New Auto Trail to Be Blazed by Bob Duna Highway Group
A Willmar meeting elected D N Tallman as president and W C Johnson as secretary to organize the Bob Duna Highway. Delegates from along the route plan immediate member recruitment and a spring blaze of the trail from Taylors Falls on the St Croix to Sioux Falls via North Branch Cambridge Princeton St Cloud Willmar Raymond Marshall Pipestone Jasper Del Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.N. Tallman
W. C. Johnson
Willmar
Rodger L. Dennis
Sioux Falla
J. H. Holmberg
North Branchetary
Wm. O. Johnson
Willi
G. Fossum
Cottonpa
Bob Dunn
Taylors Falls
St. Croix River
North Branch
Cambridge
Princeton
St. Cloud
New London
Wildmar
Raymond
Marshall
Pipestone
Jasper
del Rapids
Sioux Falls
S. Dak
Former Kandiyo hi Boy G ives Life in England
Mesdames Charles Wallin and Andrew L Nelson of this city report the death of their nephew Axel Strandberg in England on October 20 from influenza. His body was buried at Bramshop churchyard with military honors. Axel was the son of Mr and Mrs Olot Strandberg of Clive Alberta Canada, formerly residents of this county. The father is a brother of Mes Foye Wallin and Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Charles Wallin
Andrew L. Nelson
Axel Strandberg
Bramshop
Olot Strandberg
Clive
Alberta
Canada
Foye Wallin
Nelson
Narrow escape amid Verdun front draw amid German attack
In a letter to his sister Mrs. A C Nordstrom Harry Wahlstrand recalls a six day American drive near Verdun starting September 26. He describes being surrounded in a woods, fights for survival and a gas infected hand that left him hospitalized for six weeks. Providence spared him from capture as the engagement intensified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Nordstrom
Harry Wahlstrand
Argonne Forest
Verdun
Providence
War memories and a hospital stay after a German ambush
A veteran recalls being cut off with six companions by German forces, hiding in bushes from 3 PM until dark, then crawling through a forest to safety. He injured a finger, spent six weeks in hospital, and anticipated returning home by Easter. The narrative describes longing for home and a distant surrender of peace, noting location near St Mihiel and Toul during World War I. Also reports Kandiyohi County Bank annual meeting electing directors J F Millard, L O Thorpe, Geo H Otterness, H C Wellin, and P B Hong. retirement of Jos O Estrem, now in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mihiel
Toul
Kandiyohi
Big Increase in Red Cross Members in County
With four precincts still awaiting reports, Christmas Roll Call chairman Mr B Bink announces at least 5259 Red Cross memberships enrolled in the county. Last year counted 3828, marking an increase of 1431. Fink and solicitors receive hearty congratulations on the strong showing. Readouts list towns and townships including Arctander, Burbank, Colfax, Dovre, East Lake, Edwards, Kandiyont, New London, Epnnocke, Raymond, Spicer, Willmar, and Willmar City, totaling 11538 in Willmar Township and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bink
Red Cross
Fink
Arctander
Burbank
Colfax
Obituary notices and local war death updates
Obituaries for Celia Carlson and Chester Johnson report deaths from influenza and illness in January 1919. Carlson, 43, of Willmar, Sweden-born pianist and Separatist church member, is survived by her mother and siblings. funeral notes, pallbearers, and Fairview Cemetery interment. Johnson, 31, Lake Lillian native, died January 4 after influenza, burial in Lake Lillian Baptist cemetery with Reverend Lagergren officiating. The column also notes local society items and letter from Pvt. Albin Wabistrand in Base Hospital No. 8, and several residents’ visits and comings-and-goings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia Carlson
P. E. Carlson
Minnesota Ave
Hudiksvall
Halsingland
Sweden
Willmar
Cecelia
P. B. Carlson
Carl
Minot
N. D
Arvid
Geo. W. Anderson
P. P. Fickman
Swan Edlund
Wm. 0. Anderson
Fred G. Anderson
Erick Sandberg
Alfred Sandberg
Fairview , Cemetery
Chester Johnson
Chester Marinius Johnson
Ingebrigt Johnson
Lake Lillian
D. R. Lagergren
Baptist Church Closes A Very Successful Year In Willmar
The Fortythird Annual Meeting of the First Swedish Baptist Church of Willmar was held at the house of worship on January First. Reports from pastor, secretary, treasurer and church officers showed a successful year with 182 members, 20 additions, and nearly four thousand dollars in receipts. Officers elected include Vice Chairman Simon Ekbom and Treasurer J. F. Nyquist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Baptist Church of
Willmar
Mission Circle
Simon Ekbom
D. T. Carlson
J. F. Nyquist
Joel Thunstedt
Willmar Railroad Man Writes From France
Neln Newberg writes from Sheppe, France, describing daylight railroading, daily crew rotations, and war materiel movement. He notes French celebrations with champagne, a German prison camp nearby, and mutual grudging respect as prisoners work around the camp, with hints of Americans possibly returning home sooner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neln Newberg
Chas Newberg
Sheppe
France
Eure
States
Minnesota Livestock Breeders Meet Jan 16 at Court House
State Breeders Associations will gather in Minneapolis at 10 a m January 16 for the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association annual business meeting at the Court House. Affiliated groups including Horse Swine Sheep Hereford Guernsey Holstein Red Poll and Ayrshire associations will hold meetings later that day with locations announced at the morning session. Also noted are obituaries and local social items from Willmar Wheaton Atwater Kandiyah and Minneapolis reflecting community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. McKerrow
Minnesota Livestock Breeders’ Association
Court House
Minneapolis
Minnesota Horse
Ayrshire
Faiths and services listed for churches in town
The churches announce Sunday services and weekly programs. Bethel Lutheran hosts meetings, classes and an annual ladies society event led by Rev. C. O. Bergquist. St Luke's Episcopal and Swedish churches schedule prayers, Sunday school and choir rehearsals with special programs and notices for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Lutheran
Bethel Young Peoples Society
Bergquist
Pennock
ST Luke's Episcopal Church
F. H. Oehler
Methodist Episcopal Church
Luther C. Benson
Epworth League
Soldier Wounded in France Arrives at Newport News
Private Reuben A. Larson son of Mrs Lara Olaon Colfax and brother of Mrs Albert Ahlberg Willmar was wounded by a machine gun bullet in the chest on September 29 during the American drive in France. He arrived at Newport News Virginia on Christmas Eve and is recovering at Snelling Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben A. Larson
Lara Olaon
Colfax
Albert Ahlberg
Willmar
France
Newport News
Virginia
Hoe
Fort Snelling Hospital Visit Follows Wounding of Local Recruit
Private Larnon, among the Willmar recruits of Sept 22 1917, lies in healing at Fort Snelling Saint Paul after being wounded on the French front. He trained at Camp Dodge Camp Pike Camp Green and Camp Mills before departing for France in May. His sister and brother-in-law visit as telegram confirms his arrival and recovery underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Snelling
St. Paul
Larnon
Willmar
Camp Dodge
Camp Pike
Camp Green
Camp Mills
France
Mney
Fate of Willmar Boy Confirmed by Senator Nelson
A letter from Senator Knut Nelson to A. F. Hanscom shows Lieut. Austin Hanscom was killed on September 26 in France. The report that he returned to duty after being believed dead is false. The Willmar area learns of the official confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knut Nelson
Washington
A. F. Hanscom
Willmar
Austin Hanscom
France
President's Proclamation calls for relief funds for Near East refugees
Woodrow Wilson urges U S philanthropy to aid Armenian Syrian and Greek exiles in Western Asia facing a harsh winter. He notes 4 000 000 need outside help including 400 000 orphans and asks for at least 30 000 000 in subscriptions January 12 19 1919 to rehabilitate them toward self support and home restoration when readable the plea dated November 29 1918 at the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Asia
Near East
American Committee For Belief In the
United States
Woodrow Wilson
White House
Myrtle E. Olson
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Hursday
Mildred Harris
Chariie Chaplin
WM. Russell
Bessie Love
WM. S. Hart
Tulliver
Flaming
Virtuous Wives
Anita Stewart
Harry Wahletrand, Co. G
B. J. Branton
Willmar Hospital
Becker Ave
Fourth St
Ibis
Kandiyohi County Bank
Federal Reserves
Systerm Willmar
Minnesota
J. O. Estrem
Quntors
R. C
Christmas Red Cross
A. O. Nordstrom
Pvt. Albin B. Wabistrand
Sevenay
Esther Anderson
Herman Tallakeen
J. Nelson
Cold Harbor
N. Dak
Harry Eckdehl
C. P. Nelson
Minnie Nelson
Rosamond Gerretson
John Jensen
43Rd Infantry
Camp Logan
Hame
Francia Hedin
Eitel Hospital
Ernest Johnson
George Engh
Murdock
Baptist Church
Warren Larson
Andrew Larson
D. N. Tallman
Fred Larson
Welser
Idaho
Ann Larson
Little Warren
Rodger
G. 4. Anderson
Pelicap Rapids
C. E. Anderson
Young Ladies Society
Young Ladies Society of the
Bethel Church
Amy
Ethel Carlson
Mre
HE. Anderson
Arvid M. Stark
Centuria
Wis
Gladden
C. A. Dahlheim
Harold Larson
U. S. Army
Wheaton
Mi Lundquist
L. J. Lundquist
Minn
Hey
Lundquist
Tripolis Lutheran Church
Atwater
W. Ansgar Lundquist
Esther Hanson
J. P. Larson
F Raynold Peterson
Northwestern University At
Chicago
Kandiyah
Esther
Gertrude
Peter Strandberg
Svea
Mabel Olson
Matinee
Guess
Boston Blackie
Henry B. Wathall
Chas. Chaplin
Vivian Martin
Fatty Arbuckle
Douglas
Fairbanks
ZONA
Evelin Freauhan
Hart
Brand
Broadway
Caruso
Eeene
The
Law
Mitchell Lewis
Id. Lockwood
D. W. Grittth
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Green Lake Church
E. E. Gynild
Swedish Mission Church
G. N. Tegnell
Eee
Swedish Baptist Church
Paul Hallin
Swedish Methodist Episcopal
Swan W. Mattson
Word of God
Christ
Bible School
Oak Park
Kandiyahi
Lutheran Free Church
Nicolay Nilsen
Ald
Mesdames Charlea Nelson
Henry Nelson
Martin Nelson
M. ©. Dahl
ST. John's Church
the Salvation Army
Ens. J. Anderson
All Welcome
Presbyterian
W. Bryn Jones
United Lutheran Synod
J. N. Andersen
Norwe
Vinjo
Ladies Society
Missionary Society
Ladies Aid
John Fink
Rev. Johanson
Ahaa
Snelling
Willmar Boy
Central Life Assurance Society
Kandiyohi County
Otto Tallakson
Camp Taylor
Lauleville
O. M. Hatlestad
Toronto
Stensruda
Becker Aye
Lewis E. Coss
D. C
Palmer School of Chirnmarrir
U.C. A
MCA
Ofticas
Laney Biosk
Wilson
Star of “the
North Woods
O. E. Hedin
Carlson Block
U.S. Army
Nels Lal
Anderson ‘Optomeatriat
Wit
Anderson Bros
Davison Hospital
Fourth Street
Litektield Aveose
P. C. Bavines
Slee
Mery Bregman
Garsee
Etiantios
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