Social notes from Willmar and nearby towns
Miss Ella Boyd returns from Benson and many residents visit relatives in Minnesota cities including St Paul Lincoln and Hawick. Various Misses Danens Wight and Knutson travel or stay with family, and neighbors attend births visits and business trips in Kerkhoven Benson and Atwater. A forthcoming lecture by Hon George W Thompson at the Presbyterian church discusses The Trial of Jesus Christ from a Legal Standpoint with tickets at Chase’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Thompson
Presbyterian Church
Thompson
Jesus Christ
Chase's
Community Notes From Mamre Feb 12 Update
Miss Ella Holmgren visited relatives in Try ing. Ruth Anderson of Pennock is visiting Rodman’s place. Robert Ecklund from Minneapolis stays with relatives. Mary Erlandson of Willmar called on her folks. Frank Erickson from Estevan renews old acquaint ances in town. A boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Gustaf Swanson on Sunday Feb 13. Mrs. Andrew Olson to entertain Lundby Ladies and Y. P.S. this week. Communion at Lundby last Sunday. next Sunday at 2:30 led by Rev. Oberg. Mrs. N. J. Stiernlof visiting daughters in Minneapolis. Ellen Ecklund visited Andrew Olson’s Sunday. Annie Swanson of Litchfield visited with Gustaf Swanson’s family. Nelson Johnson Ellingson store partnership changes. Pennock store led by Nelson and Ellingson. Mamre store run by Johnson. J. P. Larson’s auction last Thursday drew many despite cold. Larson rents farm to Frank and Alfred Norman and moves to Willmar. Weather turning wintery with more storms in February and March outlook. Buster Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Pederson
Benson
Jane Thorpe
C. A. Pederson
Daisy Sanderson
Atwater
Sunnyside
Whitefield
Frances Lawler
DeGraff
Rosella Lawler
New London
Willmar
H. E. Parkins
L. Rodlin
C. A. Backlund
Florence
B. S. Covell
P.O. Hall
Mathison
Lucile
Chicago
Axel Nelson
Eagle Lake
Geo. Hedtke
N Rosenquist
Lake Elizabeth
Fred Forsberg
Harold
Littlefield
C. A. Lundberg
Hettinger
N. Y
John Lundberg
Granite Falls
Sigurd Berkness
L. E. Lofven
J. W. Johnson
Hilma Lofven
Clara Allen
J. M. Personius
Olivia
A. Norman
Minneapolis
Nels Alvig
Buffalo
S. D
Ole Alvig
Dovre
Alvig
L. J. Lundquist
Tripolis
South Dakota
W. A. Lundquist
Bethel Church
Harry Anderson
Herman
F. A. Amundson
Fahlun
Mary Amundson
Mamne
Ella Holmgren
Ruth Anderson
Pennock
Rodman’s
Robert Ecklund
Mary Erlandson
Frank Erickson
Estevan
Sask
Gustaf Swanson
Andrew Olson
Ladies Society of
Lundby
Y. P.S
Lundby Church
Oberg
The
Baptist Church
N. J
Mamre Creamery
Nelson
Buster Brown
Roseland Notes and Local Recollections
Roseland report from February 21 recounts John Bulthuis returning to Chicago and considering a farm purchase, Mabel McKenzie teaching near Raymond visiting home, Bertha De Jager staying with sister N Dykema, Selma Stuhr doing dressmaking at Petersons, Henry Gort’s return from Iown with uncle, Dave Stuhr leasing Nanta farm, Jennie Bergsma staying at Will Damhof’s for summer, Henry Flyman ill with pneumonia attended by Dr McMahon, Rev Dragt making annual parish visits, and Mr and Mrs Van Buren with Grace returning from Town after relatives visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseland
John Bulthuis
Chicago
Bulthuis
Henry Gort
Iown
Henry
Dave Stuhr
Nanta Farm
Jennie Bergsma
Will Damhof
Henry Flyman
Dr. McMahon
Raymond
Dragt
Potato Ship Ping Market
Anton M Anderson and Samuel H Stauffer visited the city from the north county to study potato districts in Minnesota. A New London Farmers Elevator Company meeting aims to establish a potato warehouse and a shipping market, with plans to acquire the Cargill Bros grain house and the Neer elevator for potato storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton M. Anderson
Samuel H. Stauffer
Minnesota
Farmers’ Elevator Company
New London
New London Farmers Elevator Company
Cargill Bros
Neer
Tribune
Anderson
Princeton
Farmers Institute
Delightful Entertainers at Willmar Concert
The Eleonora Olson Concert company drew a large appreciative audience for their second Willmar performance last Wednesday. The program was delightful from start to finish, with each number earning a well deserved encore. The ensemble has earned an established place in local musical circles and will be welcomed back. The piano accompaniment by A. L. Nelson greatly enhanced the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleonora Olson
Willmar
Conover
A.L. Nelson
Injured by Hay Fork On Larson Farm In Irving
A 28 year old man named Alfred Olson was badly injured while unloading hay on Peter K. Larson’s farm in Irving township. The whiffle tree broke and struck him in the abdomen with force, leaving him in critical condition and in great pain. Olson is Rev Christian Swenson’s cousin. Swenson will become pastor of Swedish Lutheran Lebanon church at New London and Saron church at Spicer, moving to his new field in late spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving
Peter K. Larson
Alfred Olson
Mr. Larson
Christian Swenson
St. Cloud
Swedish Lutheran Lebanon Church
New London
Saron
Spicer
Willmar Kandiyohi county pamphlet promotes settlers abroad
The Willmar Publicity Committee of the Kandiyohi County Commercial Club issued a 24 page booklet to attract farmers and visitors from other states. It features farm scenes, the courthouse, Green Lake beaches, livestock, harvests, creameries and the 1909 fruit exhibit, plus crop yields and views from older residents and former Illinois Iowa farmers. Copies cost five cents and are available by mail from Willmar’s Publicity Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandiyohi County
Willmar Commercial Club
Green Lake
Willmar
Illinois
Iowa
Kandiyohi
Minnesota Conference Holds Firm On Division Stand
Rev G Peterson reports no action on dividing the Minnesota Conference. No division will be considered until a portion forms an independent body and seeks division. Minnesota College at Minneapolis begins a four year course. The conference reaffirms opposition to liquor and supports county option in the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Lutheran Conference
G. Peterson
Minnesota
Minnesota College
Minneapolis
Eberhardt
Anti Saloon League
Church notices list services for several congregations
The Churches section announces next Sunday's schedules at Swedish Mission Salvation Army Swedish Bethel Lutheran Free and Presbyterian churches with sermons by Rev C V Bowpean and Rev D B Spencer. It notes Sunday schools times morning and afternoon, midweek services, and social gatherings inviting public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
C. V. Bowpean
Minneapolis
Theo J. Paulson
Willmar Hardware Change and Leadership Shuffle
Willmar Hardware saw a change last Saturday as William O. Johnson retires after selling his share to Ole Rogn of Sunbury. Rogn and E. K. Lund will assume active control, while Johnson plans a Canada trip to visit his brother Albert in Calgary and may relocate there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar Hardware Company
William O. Johnson
Ole Rogn
Sunbury
Rogn
E. K. Lund
Mr. Johnson
Canada
Albert
Calgary
Obituary notes longtime county surveyor J S Day
J S Day, Willmar area county surveyor since 1902, died Feb 13 in Fergus Ontario after bladder surgery. Born 1843 in Guelph, he lived in Willmar, contributed to Hawk Creek and Willmar ditches, married twice, survived by second wife, four sons, two daughters, and a daughter-in-law. He was a quiet, helpful progressive engineer and church member. Britta Olson obituary note follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day
Vergus
Ontario
Canada
Willmar
Fergus
Guelph
John S. Day
Rockwood Academy
Rockwood
Winnipeg
Atchewan
Minneapolis
Hawk Creek
Kandiyohi
Chippewa
Minnesota Surveyors and Civil Engineers Society
Maggie Buchan
Eda P. Perkins
Monticello
Emma Latterell
Spokane
Wash
Abbie Day
Arco
A. D. Schatzka
Chance
S. D
Archie
State Bank
Stephen
Henry
John
Buffalo
New York
Waldo
Dickenson
N. D
M. B. Church
Farmers' Institute in Willmar Mar 14 15
Plans for the Willmar farmers institute on March 14 and 15 progress under Gov A E Rice and E C Wellin. Prizes donated by Willmar firms will reward top exhibits of butter seeds grain and corn. Lunch provided for out of town attendees. Pennock Band to play. Also news on cement tile machine purchases by Nels Quamn of New London and possible Willmar tile plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Willmar Mar
A. E. Rice
Board of Regents
E. C. Wellin
Willmar
Pennock
Farmers Institute
Freshmen and Juniors Hold Annual Reception at Carlson Hall
The Freshmen and Juniors hosted a Saturday night reception in Carlson hall with class color decor, games, and an entertaining program. Ada Jorris was absent. Nellie Rasmussen attended. A Washington program opened with a patriotic song. Myrtle Jacobson recited The American Flag and tributes to great men were read by Sophomores. Etta Gabrielson, Anna Dolzinger, and George Haima presented Shakespearean pieces and prizes were awarded for other compositions. The team defeated Delano earlier and beat Litchfield 24 to 8, with a home game against Litchfield at 8:30 pm. admission 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlson Hall
Ada Jorris
Nellie Rasmussen
Washington
Myrtle Jacobson
George Washington
Elmer Johnson
Etta Gabrielson
Anna Dolzinger
George Haima
Shakespeare
Altho Our Boys
Delano
Litchfield
Athletic Hall
Willmar
Aurora Y P 8 meets at Grow River church
Feb. 21 recap notes the Aurora Y P 8 meeting at Grow River church. Carl Olson returned to Clinton after a week at his parental home, now clerking for Olson and Mickelson. Ladies Aid to meet Mrs. Peter Anderson Feb 23. Clara Clawson, a New London High student, visited home last week. Other locals visited relatives over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax
Aurora Y. P
Grow River
Carl Olson
Clinton
Carl
Olson & Mickelson
Ladies Aid
Peter Anderson
Clara Clawson
New London
Stephen Olson
Knut Olson
Nels Naas
Even Olson
Thirty Days for Petit Larceny Case in Willmar
E M Packerd received 30 days in jail for petit larceny after stealing a roommate’s suitcase from the Hub hotel on February 13. He sold the suitcase and an Edison graphophone to Clarence Huntley of Hancock for 15 dollars and fled toward Minneapolis. Sheriff Bonde arrested him at Litchfield. In municipal court Judge Muller fined Packerd 25 dollars plus 7 dollars costs, totaling 30 days. Nichols recovered his suitcase and the graphophone. Huntley sought return of his money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Packerd
Harry Nichola
Hub Hotel
Clarence Huntley
Hancock
Minneapolis
Litchfield
Bonde
Packerd
Willmar
Muller
Nichols
Osmund Wun
Huntley
Local Social Notes From Tennessee and Nearby Towns
Tennessee social column lists visits and hospitality across several households. Mr and Mrs Claus Johnson visit Jonas Emblem home. Albert Olson aids E M French well repair. Andrew Nelson hosts friends. Grace Vick visits Ida Lee. Mrs Frank Olson hosts birthday party with lamp gift. Mrs Peter Olson visits Mrs John Anderson. N P Peterson and daughter visit Rosen Dale. Andrew Flygare attends Minnesota Conference in St Paul as Atwater congregation delegate. Mrs F Samuelson visits Mrs C D Nelson. Mrs Andrew Quist shows hip fracture recovery. C H Peterson assists H N Berg. Albert Bengtzon sick. John Lundquist visits George Enblom. Mr and Mrs John Anderson with Howard Lake guest at C J Berg. Reuben Peterson heads to Pasadena. Frank Olson and K P Anderson families visit Nels Freeman. C F Olson selling in area. H F Peterson family and Synnerholm visit N P Anderson. Bernard Flygare and sister visit A Lee. Henry Jaseson and Bertha Lindquist visit J P Lindquist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Claus Johnson
Jonas Emblem
Albert Olson
Fred Hallberg
E. M. French
Andrew Nelson
Grace Vick
Ida Lee
Frank Olson
Olson
Peter Olson
John Anderson
N. P. Peterson
Rosendale
Andrew Flygare
St. Paul
Minnesota
Swedish Lutheran Church
Flygare
Atwater
F. Samuelson
C.D. Nelson
Andrew Quist
C. H. Peterson
H. N. Berg
Albert Bengtzon
John Lundquist
George Enblom
Mr. Anderson
Howard Lake
C. J. Berg
Reuben Peterson
Pasadena
California
K.P. Anderson
Nels Freeman
C. F. Olson
Watkins Man
H. F. Peterson
Lake Elizabeth
Synnerholm
N. P. Anderson
Bernard Flygare
Miss Yeank
A. Lee
Henry Jsaseson
Pee Bertha Lindquist
J. P. Lindquists
Willmar Band Presents March 7 Concert With Two Acclaimed Musicians
The Willmar band schedules a Monday evening concert on March 7 featuring Prof. Gustave Johnson, pianist from Minneapolis, and Oliver Colbertson, violinist from Duluth. Johnson has many admirers in the area and Colbertson arrives with strong recommendations, promising an engaging program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar Band
Gustave Johnson
Minneapolis
Oliver Colbertson
Duluth
Johnson
Colbertson
Local Brevities Show Friday Saturday Skating Rink Hours
Community notices detail rink hours for Friday and Saturday, social gatherings hosted by Mrs. Sanderson and the Swedish M E church, and numerous appointments. Mentions include Miss Reed's studio hours, Miss Pederson’s visit, and the M B Ladies aid events. Also notes on changes at a local cigar factory, renovations, and a high school basketball win over Litchfield with a 24 to 8 score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
First M. B. Church
The
Presbyterian Church
P. C. Tanning
A. B
State University Law School
Selma Lagerlof
Willmar
Tribune
Christ
Niles
Baptisl Church
Elmer Peterson
Wm. Carey
H. Ekdahl
P. E. Parson
Litchfield
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ella Boyd
R. B. Oman
Twin Cities
Nellie Danens
Anna Wight
Montevideo
O. M. Kirke
Vold
Lewis P. Egerstrom
Kerkhoven
J. B. Ward
Hawick
D. Newman
Florence Smith
Ethel McNulty
Jeane Jorstad
Carl Carlson
Andrew Thyden
Lincoln
Nebraska
James Weir
N. M. Mossberg
James Carruthers
James Watson
J. Halvorson
Rochdale
Wis
C. Jorgenson
S. Swenson
H. E. Olson
Albin
Carlson
Swenson
Lena Knutson
Echo
J. C. Harrison
Sioux City
Mr. Harrison
Amy Fridland
Benson Bros. & Jorris
Maerodies
Oseland Reports
New London Cail
M. E
Salvation Army
Salvation
Rent and Helot's League
Salvalon Army Hall
Swed
Bethel
Mands Og Kvindeforeningen
Ladies Society
Mesdames Dalen
Rannestad
Britta Olson
Erick Westlund
Olof’ Lindgren
Camrose
Mockfjord
Dalarne
Sweden
Westlund
CG. H. Sherwood
F. G. Handy
O. R. Berkness
P. C. Peterson
Wm. Gratz
J. F. Millard
Willmarites
Farmer's Institute
Nels Quamn
Quy
Pany
Geo. Sanderson
Ethel] E. Reed
Ames Block
Chas. Wallin
Olof Lindgren
Minnie Klint
M. B. Ladies Aid
Berkness, Peterson & Co
New Place
Magnus Peterson
Person & Johnson
Mr. Person
Jobo
Skoolheim
Bia
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