Benson Wins Debating Clash at Willmar Bonde Hall
Large Benson team defeats Willmar in a heated public contest on municipal ownership of utilities. Debate featured a formal program, student choirs, and a reception, with judges including W. E. Bicknell and A. S. Kingsford. Gilbertson and Knutson led for the affirmatives. McCune and Stone argued the negatives amidst strong crowd support.
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Benson-Willmar High School
Bonde Hall
Gally
Willmar
Benson
Bath Fame
Sunselmoun
Billebos
Leon Smith
Hugh McCune
Wyllie Stone
Rev
S. Heath
Congregational Church
J. B. Edminster
Benson Monitor
Willmar Wa
Noat
Willmar School
Benson's High School
W. E. Bicknell
Morrin
A. S. Kingsford
Litchfield
M. L
Hilloboe
Berson
J. Emil Nelson
Wrneswar Troune
Bennon
Gilbertson
Stons
McCune
Willmer
Koutson
Martin
Musto
Arthur Anderson
Miseas Alice
Cora Berkness
Tooning
Banpon Sistors
Mugh McCune
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Grand Hapida
Minneapolis
Albert N. Gilbertson
Gilbartson
Apesker
Francisco
LAWYER MAY BE DISBARRED IN SUPREME COURT PROCEEDINGS
Proceedings have begun before the supreme court to disbar John T. Byrnes. Papers were served last Saturday and he must appear at the next term to answer charges likely tied to the Edeo Valley case. Rumor says charges include extorting money, retaining funds, and default judgments with pocketed proceeds. Alva R. Hunt acted as attorney for local parties.
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Supreme Court
John T. Byrnes
Byrnes
Edeo Valley
Ellen
Aye Ad Golleaud
Pearing
State Board of Examiner
Alva RB. Hunt
Litchfield Saturday Review
Water Leak Ruins Goods at Golden Rule Store
An open faucet in the Odd Fellows hall flooded the Golden Rule dry goods department on Monday night. The water soaked ceiling caused damage to a large quantity of stock and the proprietors expect to adjust damages and sell the damaged items at a discount.
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Odd Fellows
Willmar to Welcome Fourth Drug Store
A new drug store is planned for Willmar as rapid growth spurs business. O E Hoff, newly arrived from Zumbrota, is scouting sites including the former Willmar post office on Fourth Street. Details remain under wraps but a Fourth Street location seems likely. The W C T U meets tomorrow at Mrs C W Riches home at 3 PM with Mrs Princell delivering the address.
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Willmarte
O. E. Hoff
Zumbrota
Mipo
C. W. Riches
Princell
Kandiyobt County Women’s Institute Holds First Regular Meeting
The Kandiyobt County Women’s Institute held its first regular meeting in Odd Fellows Hall. About 40 of 44 members attended as Mrs. F. H. Knox spoke on the group’s purpose. The program included “The Mission of Flowers,” “A More Rational Life for Women,” and “A Stylish Congregation.” Members drafted three essentials for a happy home and formed next meeting committees. The group aims to study homemaking, advise younger women, and progress through state literature and instruction. The club plans to meet again on the last Saturday in February.
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Kandlyobt County Women’s Institute
Odd Fellows’ Hall
F. H. Knox
Flowers
Badia Johnson
P. J. Haley
Frances Morrow
Stanford
Stana
Berry
Sanderson
Florence Porter
Mias Haley
Seminary Choir Organized and Student Activities Report
A choir led by Prof. Hegatrom will rehearse Wednesdays and Saturdays from 5 to 8. Osseo’s Literary Society funds 825 for chemistry apparatus and reports on the anniversary events. The Central Minnesota Luther College Club marks its tenth anniversary at Appleton on Feb. 22 with Prof. Solum among attendees. The Bynod church Young People’s Society raises 70 dollars at a supper to support the church building fund.
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Hegatrom
O.T. Elovatad
Melvin Grangaard
Carl Goulson
Peter Steen
Clale
Osseo's
Chemical Laboratory
Tte
Central
Minnesota
Luther College Club
Appleton
Luther College
Seversl Stude
Princip
Solum
Young People's Society of the Bynod Church
Willmar Prohibition Keeps Saloons Out and Streets Clean
Readers recall a Grant County edition praising Willmar as a dry town with strict policing. The piece argues prohibition curbs liquor sale and drunkenness, noting no saloons or intoxication on the streets and police enforcement that arrests intoxicated individuals swiftly.
Woman's Improvement League Plans Fundraising Ball for Park
The Woman's Improvement League of this city votes to hold a ball on February 15 to raise funds for completing Pacific Avenue park work started last fall. Proceeds will fund beautification, shrubbery, flowers, and trees to improve the grounds. Tickets go on sale as the league canvasses for support, with Bonde hall as a possible venue.
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Woman's Improvement League
Mew
Pacific Avenue Park
Bonde
Death of Margaret Hunter in Northfield
Northfield received word last Thursday of the death of Miss Margaret Hunter formerly a Willmar public school teacher. Death due to consumption occurred Wednesday morning at her home in Sciota near Northfield. Funeral held Saturday afternoon. Miss Hunter taught in the Seventh and Eighth grades at Central building and was re elected to teach this year but declined because of illness. She had been in poor health since returning home in spring and was well known in Northfield and Willmar circles.
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Northfield
Margaret Hunter
Willmar
Sciota
Hunter
Court in Session as Willmar Jurors Tally Cases
The second week of district court in Willmar closes a busy session with five civil cases aired and twenty nine criminal matters slated. Liquor charges against Cromwell and Miller dominate the docket while true bills were announced for Cromwell Waterman Miller Borg Mossberg. Indictments and pleas were entered. Mossberg noted as not indicted sparked surprise. Several civil suits concluded with verdicts including Hockstein and Benham. $237 and $2379 amounts shift with stays granted. A notable judgment awarded 6100 for injuries after a motor cycle collision. Other trials centered on insurance disputes resolved by settlements totaling 3500. A Willmar City appeal and other civil actions await trial in coming weeks. Temperance lectures by Rev. J. L. Sizer are announced for Sunday events at the Methodist church.
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Grant Me Falla Tribune
Willmar
Putnam
Sudho
Prohhibition
F. Miller
C. F. Cromwell
Borgatrom
Benjamin Waterman
B. F. Miller
Albert Borg
A. E. Mossberg
Mr. Mossberg
Horder
Ted
Albert Benhham
H. R. Benham
William Hockstra
Stevens & Stevena
Samuel Porter
William G. Hockstein
Et A! Peraon & Johnson
A. F. Nordin
Andrew J. Bjorsell
Davis
Bjorsell
Olaon & John 200
Plainff
Albert Berg
Lars Halvorson
Otternesa & Downs
Olson & Johnson
Atorneys
Halvreen
Joho Sjogren
Otterness & Downs
Feallson
S Brotier
Sjogren
Rallios
George Hova
Edsmundeon
Pamca L. Erickson
Justice Court
State of Minnesota
C. F. Crom. Well
E. Mossberg
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Women’s Institute
Rev. G. Carlson
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Kandiyoht County
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