Double Wedding in Holland Township
A Friday forenoon ceremony united two brides from Holland township at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Lodetoer. Miss Henrietta Boersma wed Benjamin L. Boersma while Miss Jerri Bon wed another groom in a joint service. Family and friends attended as sisters decorated the room with roses and white frames. The event extended into home celebrations as both couples planned new households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fetty
Ltck
Min J. P. Lodetoer
Hollanldship
Misa Henrietta
Benjamin L. Boersma
Thert
Don
Mia
Jerri
Bon
Bod Mis
Joh Bon
Holland Township
DeJonge
Prin Abuys
Irs
G. Jeboor
Ceremaiivs
Michigan
Obituary Notices From Willmar Area In Local Deaths
Obituaries for Mathias Olson Hans Carlson and Mrs Willian Plinck note deaths at home and in hospital with family remembrances. Carlson born December 24 1825 in Verö ud Sweden lived in several towns before settling near Willmar. Plinck born August 1871 in Utrecht Holland died at St Peter after long marriage to William Plinck. A funeral and burial details are provided for each, with pallbearers and interment at local cemeteries. A dinner party at the Hoglunds in Fort Monroe honors guests Enoch Hoglund and Dan Burns. fourteen guests attended and two Tallman sisters returned from St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Carlson
Daugher
Marla Forstrom
Vitv
Messed Sis
Vero Ud
Sweden
Amelies Toeating
Des Moines
Nes Moles
Kanivohi
Brainerd
Kaniivohi County
A. J. Foratrony
Deveased
Anna Carlson
Fleeters
Maria Forstrom
Willmar
Joseph Carlson
Lestie Wash
Forsim
Jesper
Bethel Lutheran oOviating
Pits'tyrwater Cemetery
Pall ‘Fors
William, Carl and
Albert Peterson
Charley Hawkinson
Jonas Bengtson
Jonas Forstrom
William Plinck
Willian Plinck
Father McDevi
Mornelia (Willemse) Plinck
Uterecht
Holland
America
Llmar
Empe Ved
St. Peter
Mec
hand—Mra
ID. McCarl
Peter Plinck
Panama
Walter Hoglund
Enoch Hoglund
Dan Burns
Fort Monroe
Virginia
Helen
Esther Tallman
St. Id
Willmar builds record of permits and city improvements
Willmar issued numerous building permits in 1917 for dwellings garages and repairs as reported by Building Inspector O A Norman. The year saw varied projects including new basements, moved old dwellings, and several remodels. City improvements totaled 11 471 45 with streets crossings a new well plant water main sewer extension and a fire auto. The electric plant expanded two miles of extensions and produced 525 160 kilowatt hours, up 64 160 from 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Norman
Peter Asp
Carl Sandberg
F. M. Kendall
Nels Knutson
A. H. Hanson
R. H. Bosworth
W. F. Hanson
S. E. Stansberry
G. F. Karwand
A. C. Ronning
Mrs. Alstrom
J. Kallevig
C. L. Erickson
Swan Ekbom
A. P. Bergeson
John P. Swanson
W. F. Gratz
Dairy and farming notes from Kandiyohi County events
A skeletal yearbook of farm sales and events including John Swenson’s herd sales, E B Heller Holsteins and yearlings, a 75 dollar silver cup at a show, a modern creamery project at Lake Elizabeth, Dengerud steer sales, Hoglund farm value, Holstein Breeders’ picnic, county fair success, Pennock Co operative creamery, Sunnyside and Syea corn show, Claus Anderson Holsteins sale, County Agent support pledge, Holstein Breeders’ Association meeting, butter contest honors, Kandiyohi horticultural and fair society meetings, and M J Austen sheep sale with figures and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Swenson
E. B. Heller
Tom Nelson
Spicer
Fairgrounds
Lake Elizabeth
T. O. Dengerud
Dovre
C. G. Hoglund Farm
Tallakson’s
Pennock Co-operative
Sunnyside
Syea Farm
Claus Anderson
Walter Yage
Hawick
Kandiyohi County
Necrology of 1917 Shows Many Found in County
A 1917 obituary list recalls numerous well-known county residents who died during the year. The compiled roll includes names such as Franz G Carlson NewtonTownship, Nela Nelson St Johns, Hans J Hensum Archander, John Anderson Willmar, and many others linked with Willmar Lake area and surrounding towns, with dates ranging January to July and scattered through the months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz G. Carlson
Newton
Don Township
Nela Nelson
St. Johns
Hans J. Hensum
Archander
John Anderson
Dovre
Willmar
Solomon Solomongon
Lake
Linian
R. H. N. Bonham
D. C. Schumann
Anna M. Felg
Harrison
August Holmgren, Jr
Jamre
Ole M. Johnson
Whitefield
P. P. Lillegaarden
Helena Broberg
Atwater
John M. Burns
Kandiyohl
Nels Olson
Bjérn Beleraon
Lake Anirew
Betty Johnson
Will
Martha Rykken
Kandiyohi County War Efforts Chronicle 1817 Events
A historical outline lists Kandiyohi County wartime activities from April to December. It notes recruiting drives in Willmar, organization of county Loyal League and Red Cross chapters, large volunteer ovations, War Loan campaigns, Y M C A fundraising, and commissions of local officers. Names include Louis Halverson Russell Qwam Walter Conway Bert Sullivan and Major C A Rice among others, with dates and locations such as Willmar Kerkhoven and the Kandiyohi Courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Kandiyohi County
Willmar
Fliat Volunteers
Louis Halverson
Russell Qwam
Walter Conway
Bert Sullivan
Park Auditorium
First Liberty Loan
Red Cross War Fund
Mra. D. N. Tallman
Women’s Auxiliary of State Safety Commission
Wilson
Branton
Exeaten Board
Minneapolis
H. J. Hughes
Burnquist
Will. Mar
Kerkhoven
Camp Dodge
Red Cross
Allan Nelson
Hawick
France
Army
Navy
The
C. A. Rice
H. E. Canfield
Henry G. Young
Arthur Anderson
Austin Hanscom
Roy Johnson
Herbert Hoglund
H. W. Hansen
A. W. Odell
Willmar events from February to November noted
A Willmar column lists community happenings and notices including the Lincoln birthday banquet bond vote results, city council fire truck purchase, burglaries, road work, high school and seminary graduations, county school commencements, local reunions, groundbreakings, accidents, deaths, and social visits with names, places like Willmar, Pennock, Roseville, Spicer, Atwater, New London, Granite Falls, and people such as Floren, Bengene, Mrs Danielson, I. W. W. organizer, and local families. a dense ledger of civic and social activity across months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar Commercial
Koonaa
Lincoln
Marta Mauer
Witter
Floren & Bengene Aes
Pennock
Roseville
Willmar High School
Willmar Seminary
Kandlyohi County
St. Cloud
Patriate Tae speech stirs Red Cross pledges at rally
A damaged report describes a political event where attendees pledged funds to the Red Cross during a rally. It notes enthusiasm, the speaker’s praise of Germany and allied forces, and a ceremonial moment connected to a Memorial Day-like observance. A collection amount of five dollars is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Morsbers
Troy
School Improvements in County in 1917
County records show public school houses erected in districts 80 Priam 28 Green Lake 91 Roseland new district 1 900 26 Spicer 1000 63 Town of Willmar add 500 22 Burbank 6 000 346 700. Ditches and roads cost total 67 paid out on ditches 54 191 61 for road work. Listings of local residents and dates follow from Aug to Dec including names such as Jonas Johnson Erick Bjork Hulda Olson Charles Thorne Per Nyberg Maria Nelson Marie Berkness Erick Nelson Henry Ramsett P L Peterson Nels Johnson Knud Olson C F Anderson Frank E Broman Anna Lingren John Styles Mathias Olson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Parson
Spicer
William Peterson
Samuel Osmundson
Dennis Johnson
Willie
A. H. Sperry
Willmar
Igagq
Stengrin Olson
Way Lake
George Johnson
Andrew Lindberg
Mamne
A. A. Anderson
Jonas Noriie
Lake Elizabeth
Hrick P. Glad
A. J. Abbott
Martha Stoner
Salem
Oregon
Maren C. Jorgenson
J. P. Anderson
Newindon
Peter Hanson
Lake Lillian
Lewis Rodlin
Anders Rydin
John W. Price
Burbank
Lars Hensum
Archander
Nels A. Bordson
Vune
Old Settlers
Old Capitol
Gulbrandslaget
Avery
New London
I. W. W. Organizer
Wilmar
Hooiland
Roseland
Martin O'Brien
Ortonvile
Jens Nelson
Atwater
Vinje Lutheran Church
Caroline Danielson
S. M. McCanna
Kandy
A. C. Townley
Bartles-Scott Oil Company
M. A. Froehling
Hey
Raymond Road
Lawrence Gustafson
Woodcock Lake
Edwin F. Fink
Cleek
Priam
Green Lake
New Dist
Town of Willmar
Add
Bonda
Jonas Johnson
Mamre
Erick Bjork
Sip
Hulda Olson
Kandiyohi
Charles Thorne
New Lonon
Nyberg Willmar
Maria Nelson
Fablon
Marie C. Berkness
Erick N. Nelson
Henry J. Ramsett
P. L. Peterson
Nels Johnson
Whitefel
Knud Olson
Colfax
C. F
Social notes and visits in Moorhead and Lake Florida
Entertaining highlights include Dr and Mrs Iver S Benson hosting twelve guests for a dinner in honor of Miss Bondahl and Miss Granhill, nurses of St Luke's Moorhead. Mrs Nels Sandren hosted a card party for Bondahl and Granhill. Miss Anna Stone of Norway Lake visited en route to Minneapolis after visiting her parents. Proceeds from a weight social in Dist 5 near Lake Florida totaled over 36 dollars. Multiple local residents and visitors are referenced with holiday gatherings and illnesses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garret
William Silagter
Holland Township
Fred J. Fa Bajou
Harry Erickson
Second Street
Julius B. Abrahamson
Gwinner
N. D
N. N. N. Abrahamson
Millins Basa
Paynerville
Willmar
Harvey Oil Co
Cleve
Iver S. Benson
Bondahl
Granhill
St. Luke's Hospital
Moorhead
Misa Bondahl
Nels O. Sandren
Bondah
Anna Stone
Norway Lake
A. M. Olson
Minneapolia
Gabriel Ste
Lake Florida
Hjalmar Palmauist
Minneapolis
Carol Eaklund
Johanna Mitver
John Nelson
Agnes Larson
Herman Strand
Reuben Holm
New London
Holm
O. B. Railson
Chas
Reuben
Walter de Solan
William Paterson
William Peterson
Skoglund
Gao
Mra
Thomas
Thomas King
Card of Thanks for sympathy after death
William Gence expresses heartfelt gratitude to neighbors and friends for assistance and sympathy after the death of his wife. Special thanks to Supt. O'Brien, G. M. Winney, Geo. Jonicks, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Frogner, and the round house machinists and employees for their kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
G. M. Winney
Geo. Jonicks
A. M. Frogner
William Gence
Otterness and Peterson Tie Wedding in New London Parsonage
Elmer J. M. Otterness and Miss Anna Petrina Peterson of New London wed at the Lutheran Free parsonage with Rev. Nicolay Nilsen officiating on Monday at 3 PM. Attendants were C. E. Tommeraasen and Effie Otterness. They will reside on a farm north of the city.
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Holland Town
Jafaiiln Qiorsma
Rousekernie
Heathind
Jereie Ronnema
Yames
Mike
Pan Motor Com
Min+o
Yankton & “S
Mandant K. Nelson
Rev
Grove City
Mathias Olson
Willmar Township
Footlake
Lutheran Free Church
Mary Pickford
Rebecca
Sunny Brook Farm
Kennedy
Mack Sennets
Wm. S. Hart
E. Canfield
M. D.eys
Willmar Hospital
B. J. Branton
Wilmar Hospital
Bethier Ave
Fourth St
Org
Dares Betermny
L. C. Hansen
McManus
Fonrente
Avuht Minesuen
Howe
Local Review
E. N .Monson
G. A. Erickson
Lars Haly
Birkeland
Chas, Moore
Lewis Lotven
P. C. Peterson
Gratz &Reilly
Wm. H. Chard
A. J. Nelson
J. F. Langager
EH. Soderland
Nicolas McNairy
Bartles-Scott
Standard Lbr. Co
Ee Beare Bjelkengren
Anton Peterson
North Land Oil Co
Bonham Br
Gust Johnson
Norih
Englund
Olean Larson
Ey Carlson
Bonde Hall
Ital
Praerere
Willmar State Asylum
Stor
Aen
Bret
Kandlvohl County
Lysa Person
A. G. Lundberg
Christina Hagstrom
Fahlun
Peterson
Ollie
Carl Amenrud
Marpards Axe
Edw. Johnson
Milaca
Irwin Debben
Benson
C. F. Forsman
Floren
Harold Boader
Canby
Chase
W. Bieri
Abeds
Granite Falls
Mayni
Alfred Norman
Ernest Erickson
Keen
Palmer School ‘of Chiropractic
Peterson's
Aig Media AE Dream
Sun
Wile Data Wetnostay Pee
Lemay
Puree
Bethel Y. P
Young People’s Society of the
Bethel Lutheran Church
Hulda Hanson
New Lon
Ton
St. Paul
Macalester College
Hanson
Arnold Aneieson Heing
Camp Grant
Chicago
Ida
Lloyd Miller
Pont Son
Ae Elec
St. En
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fastoffice
Lone Spear
Ats Bt
Anderson
Weer
Rolie
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