Personal Notices Sweep Through Minnesota Visits
W D Wiggins did not travel to Atwater yesterday. Esther Swenson returned from Kandiyohi. Mrs F F Paulson visited Minneapolis briefly. Kandiyohi residents called on Willmar friends. Cora Omundson traveled to Atwater for a short visit. G A Johnson returned to Murdock to meet Mrs John Brandt and friends. Numerous other Minnesotans departed for visits in Minneapolis New London Payneville Lake Elizabeth and Cedar Rapids with relatives and guests noted throughout the region. Rev Olof Lindgren of Canada preached at Bethel. Miss Clara MacComber returned to Minneapolis after two weeks with the Palm home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Wiggins
Atwater
Esther Swenson
Kandiyohi
F. F. Paulson
Minneapolis
C. F. Forsman
Willmar
Cora Omundson
G. A. Johnson
Murdock
John Brandt
Mieses Mabel
Ida Sanderson
B. J. Branton
Lydia Carlberg
Pennock
Alfred Holmgren
Josephine Achterkirch
S. M. Nelson
New London
Mabel Johnson
Priam
Wm. R. Johnson
Marguerite George
Payneaville
C. S. Rodenbur
Anne Embertson
Grue
Litchfield
Frans Peterson
Lake Elizabeth
August Johnson
Horatio Gates
Milwaukee
Minnie Erickson
John Nygaard
Ida Olson
Kerkhoven
Jennie M. Johnson
W. E. Wickstrom
Duluth
Robert Olson
D. W. Haley
Eon Edward
Kandiyahi
Robert Tait
Anna Bailéon
Norway Lake
Neuberger
Mabel Sorenson
Olivia
Alta Somerville
W. E. Somerville
J. 4
Olson
William Hanson
G. G. Alvig
Mamne
Borghild
Aarhus
Olof Lindgren
Canada
Clara MacComber
Alvin Palm
Oliver Larson
Interlachen
S. B. Qvale
Hedvig Lien
Hancock
Inga Lien
Geo. W. Wagner
Benson
August Olander
A. P. Bergeson
Emma Milter
Louis Larson
City
Clariesa
Peter Lundquist
Roseland
John Fremberg
Peter Lindahl
Wm. Hengstler
R. S. McBride
Gertrude Williams
A. G. Danielson
Benson Bros. & Jorris
E. K. Lund
Olof Avenue
George Watkins
Clara City
W. J. Phare
Watkins
Willmar Green House
Wolford
N. C
Texas
Old Mexico
O. D. Hong
J. A. Smith
Minnesota
Singer Sewing Machine Company
B. H. Chesly
M. Dahl
Harrison
St. Paul
Great Northern
Atty, Ludvig Archander
Atty. Stanford
Archie Larson
Chicago
Andrew Larson
Weiser
Idaho
Larson
Benjamin Williams
Prince Edward's Island
J. Gould
Joe Williams
Willmar to host farmers institute in March dates set
Gov. A E Rice announces the Willmar farmers institute will be held March 14 and 15 with Forest Henry and assistants directing. A Willmar rally on March 16 will feature State Highway Engineer Cooley. A concert by Elenora Olson Company is planned for February 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Rice
Tribune
Farmers’ Institute
Willmar
Forest Henry
New London
Engineer Cooley
State Highway Commisson
the Tribune
Adve Peen Mage
Elenora Olson
Chicago
Lutheran Synod Church
Young People’s Society
Eleanora Olson
Ethel C. Olson
Alice R. Walden
Local Notes From Svea and Surrounding Areas
Several social visits and campus events are reported. Miss Julia Johnson from Svea attended chapel. Bernard Holm spent Sunday with his brother in New London. many students joined teachers review exams at the central building. Miss Clara Kloster received a gold ring at a gathering hosted by Chas Olson. Carl Lingren visited from Cyrus. Pete Molland moved to North Dakota for an implement position. Garretts and other locals are mentioned with routine activities alongside a ditch enlargement meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Sands
Julia Johnson
Svea
Chapel
Bernard Holm
New London
Walter Hallberg
Murdock
Sophia Larson
Gibson Girls
Mabel Hendrickson
Chas. Olson
Clara Kloster
Miss Kloster
Carl Lingren
Cyrus
Hattie Hanscom
E. G. Pagel
Julius Miller
Atwater
Chas. Sands
Twin Cities
Henry Pederson
Jcollege
Pete Molland
N. D
Harry Nelson
Joseph Kloster
Song of the Axe Heard in Gilger Woods
The Willmar Park Assembly clears trees in Gilger grove to make way for a new auditorium and grand oak gateway. Dates for the first assembly are July 20 to 29, with Scandinavian days and farmers and health conservation events planned. Rev. Olof Lindgren arrives from Camrose to visit Svea before attending the Minnesota conference on February 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilger Woods
Gilger
Willmar Park
Willmar
Assembly
Johnson Memorial Fund Reports Large Public Support
C W Ames secretary of the fund releases detailed cash receipts totaling 24260 with estimates of 75000 to 100000 individual and spontaneous contributions from towns and counties. Kandiyohi county raised 317.61 Willmar Gazette 22.75 Tribune 89.15 and county schools 86.12. The commission discusses selecting a top rank sculptor for a bronze heroic statue to be placed on Capitol grounds in St Paul. The Andrew Peterson furniture store remodel is described with expanded offices and shop areas. Bethel YP Association meets Feb 9 with refreshments and a program including music and readings. Austin Adamson returns from six weeks in Mo tine Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Ames
Johnson Memorial Fund
Kandiyohi
Willmar Gazette
The
Tribune
Minesota
Capitol
St. Paul
Home Talent Triumphs With Unequal Match In Local Play
Home talent scored another success Monday presenting An Unequal Match to a crowded house. The cast, led by Forsberg as Joseph Garland, delivered a strong performance with Mrs Geo W Johnson and others shining. Receipts reached 230, about 130 going to St Luke's Men's Club. Frances Willard Memorial event to follow with a 10 cent collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Mr. Forsberg
Joseph Garland
Geo. W. Johnson
Mica Esther Sorenson
Harry Fairfield
Viggo Larzon
Alf Gordon
Harold Ramsett
Jake Garland
William Kent
Impressed Visitors Tour Copper Creek Arizona Mines
Lewis Johnson and Lars Molire toured the Copper Creek and Minnesota Arizona mining claims for four days. Johnson praised the properties equipment and management stating several promising ore bodies and a planned concentrate mill to produce 250 tons daily soon. The six carloads already shipped yielded 3644 dollars with rail access expected within six miles. Sibleys leading the project were praised as capable and industrious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Johnson
Lars Molire
Arizona
Copper Creek
Calumet
Copper Creek Company
Sibleys
Swedish Luth Bethel Church Services and Events
The Swedish Luth Bethel church plans Sunday evening services next week and midweek services led by deacons due to the pastor's absence at Rush City for a dedication. Upcoming events include Y P S meeting this evening, ladies society gathering Feb 17 with refreshments by Mesdames Carlson and England, Salvation meetings Thursday and Saturday evenings, Sunday school at 2:00 pm, Salvation Rally at 7:30 pm, and a Feb 17 13 and 19 bazaar sale run by the sewing society with nightly openings at 7:20 pm and refreshments available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Sewing Society
Sunday and church events in Norwan Norwe gian parish
Next Sunday services in Norwe gian at 10 30 a m Sunday school at 12 15 p m English evening services at 7 30 p m The choir meets tomorrow Thursday at eight o clock The young people Bible class meets in the church basement next Monday at 8 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's Bible
Obituary for Martha Quam of Willmar
Martha Otos Quam wife of A P Quam died last Sunday evening at her home after a paralysis stroke from a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Michaelson at the house and Lutheran Free church with interment at Fairview. Born May 22 1850 in Yttre Rendalen Norway she was 59 years 8 months 17 days old. She came to the United States in 1874 and married in 1875, living in Donnelly Willmar and Benson before returning to Willmar. Eight children were born five living Olga Jennie Renhart Adolph at home H L Nelson of Sioux City and a sister Oline and brothers K T B I J T Otos of this city survive along with other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Quam
A. P. Quam
Michaelson
Lutheran Free Church
Fairview
Martha Otos Quam
Yttre Rendalen
Norway
Donnelly
Willmar
Benson
H. L. Nelson
Sioux City
Olga
Jennie
Renhart
Adolph
Oline
K. T
B. I
J. T. Otos
Svea Parish Socials and Local Visits Reported
Sven and Miss Maggie Swenson visit Lake Lillian and Svea hosts host social gatherings. Rev. Lundberg receives gifts after Svea church meeting. improvements and cash gifts noted. Students from G. A. College return home for exams. several locals travel to Willmar and Grove City for census work and visits.
Zenith Fuel Saver and Smoke Abater plans big plant
The Zenith Fuel Saver and Smoke Abater board approved a $150,000 stock issue, to fund a new factory starting April 1 with 160 employees and a $9000 monthly payroll. Edmonrd Poliquin will manage the sale with offices in Montreal and St. Paul, and a prospectus detailing stock and the company patent will be distributed to prospective investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenith Fuel Saver and
Edmonrd Poliquin
Montreal
Poliquin
St. Paul
Pew
Foliquin
Poliguin
Local Notes Record Visits and Arrivals
Local brief items note Dr. C. 8. Gerretson on a business trip to St Paul, a license issued to Ole Nelson and Maren Carlson, E. C. Wellin planning a two week trip to Chicago New York and Washington, and Carl Hoglund entering a typing and telegraph school in the cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Johnson
Ladies Aid
Swedish Lutheran Bethel Church
William Englund
Nels Carlson
Christ Nygaard
Moose Jaw
Sask
Canada
Goldie
Annie
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David J. Price
Supreme Court
Atty. Porter
C. A. l Fosness
Montevideo
R. W. Stanford
J. W. Frye
Joseph
Tillie
Opera House
Annie Ryd
DeMoines
Iowa
B. J. Johnson
Martin Sletten
Summit
S. C
Ole R. Sletten
Helga Sorenson
C. A. Jacobson
Julius Stei
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Mae Gregwire
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
T. J. Pardoe
Misses Pearl
J. Marion Ives
Paynesville
Willmar Hias
A. O. Eberhard
Loren W. Collins
Clark
Austin Amundson
O. F. Landberg
John T. Swenson
Amundson
Amundsons
Amundsen
St. Johns
Edwards
Commercial Club
County Ditch No. 10
P. J. Haley
Olaf Fladeboe
John Swen- Bon
Eila Halvorgen
Rockdale
E. 0. Glesne
Miss Halvorson
C. H. Anderson
Anderson Bros. & Co
Frances Willard
N. McIntyre
Frances E. Willard
C. E. Oberg
Helen Sather
Union
Selma Lagerlof
Giata Berling
En Herregard
Jerusalem
Nils Holgerson
Arthur
Camrose
Alberta
Lindgren
Indgren
H. O. Olson
J. Ed Nelson
Johnson — Memorial Board
Andrew Peterson
Peterson
Bethel Young People’s Society
Albin Carlson
Hattie Carlson
Frances Hedin
Augusta Johnson
Austin Adamson
Mo Tine
Frances Willerd
D. M. McIntyre
Litchfield Ave
NORW
LUTH
SYNOD
Sven
John Mattson
Willmar Sunny
Maggie Swenson
Lake Lillian
Emil Nelson
Thelander Johnson
J. O. Lundberg
Henry Swenson
A. A. Johnson
Lundberg
Amy Lundberg
Maybelle Nelson
Carl Lundberg
Walter Skoglund
G. A. College
Literary Society of
West Whitefield
Dist
Young Peoples
Svea Church
Walters
Tripolis
Rev
Presbyterian
Men’s League
C. E. Society
H.W. Larson
Grove City
J. D. Parnell
Nellie Noren
Kline
A.B. Palmer
Zenith Company
Norwegian Lutheran Free Church
O. M. Anderson
T. C. Gilbert
Rev. Michaelson
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