Local News Briefs From Willmar Area Families
Shakopee guest Jamee W. Condon visits sister Mrs. PFJ Haley. Lots of denizen travel and social visits. teachers exams set for Feb 2 to 4. many townsfolk and relatives from Maynard Benson Atwater New London willmar travel for holidays and work. The Willmar opera house hosts the Columbia County Opera Co and Alaska lecture by Joc W Archander. local officials discuss hotels and rural mail rules emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamee W. Condon
Shakopre
Siater
PF. J. Haley
Madellon Minton
Minpeapolle
Chas
B. MacLaughtie
Breckenridge
Aang Knight
Spring Valley
Slater
Madeline Minton
P. D. O'Phelan
Diamond Lake
Ray Burr
J. Gs. Dale
Atwater
E.R. Lawson
New London ‘Times
Court House
Busiasas
Frank Rozum
Benson
C. BE. McLaughlin
Gladys Birch
Lawrdsy
New Paynesville
Miscea Berths
Mathilda Majer
W. F. Gratz
Peter A. Brogren
New London
Olof Brogren
Mise Ragna Olstad
Water
Samuel O
Columbia County Opera Co
Willmar Opera House
Hettle
Elia Ekander
Centenarian Sven Lundgren Dies After Long Life
Sven Lundgren born November 11 1811 in Berg sokr parish Sweden died December 30 at age 98 years 1 month 18 days. Immigrated with wife Barbara in 1869. Funeral held January 3 at Fairview Cemetery with son John Lundgren and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smody
Plonesia
Sven Lundgren
Tripolis
Mife
Bergsö
Helstozssod
Sweden
Barbera Closedower
John Lundgren
Lundgren
Fairview
N. L. Winkled
Bhesides
Joho Lundgren
Thilda
Walter
Simon Lundgren
Christins Dehlbom
Elien Reid
Swan Lundgren
Sta of Washington
Willmar Commercial Club Revived With New Life
The Willmar Commercial Club, now with fifty active members, reopens its rooms in the Barnstad block and plans to revive dormant interest. Officers include President W. C. Wellin and Vice President Alton Crosby, with an executive committee guiding upbuilding efforts and cost reductions to maintain facilities. Four vaudeville acts at the Opera houses next week headline a renewed push for city progress and merchant collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar Commercial Club
L Ife
Atarte
Club Looma
Barnstad
Aiza
Willmar
W. C. Wellin
Alton Crosby
Peter Hong
Chas
W. Odell
H. J. Rawnot
C. A. Birch
N. O. Nelson
P. C. Peterson
Dr. J. M. Hales
L. C. Thorpe
C. B. Carlson
Willmar Fire Companies Elect Officers at Joint Session
At a joint meeting of Willmar fire companies last Monday evening Jonas Lundquist was named chief and W A Johnson assistant chief for the city department for the coming year. Hoes Co No 2 elected officers including Foreman Swan Larson and Secretary Emanuel Christenson. Hook and Ladder Co No 1 also announced officers led by Foreman R. Robinson and Secretary C C Salvig. Firemen’s Relief Association elected Ole Lundquist president and J C Frees secretary. Financial statements show the association in sound condition with a year opening balance of 978.53 and year-end treasury balance of 525.55. A social session followed at Swenson restaurant with the guests entertained by the new leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Jonas Lundquist
Snd
O. Johnson
Hoes Co
Swan Larson
H. C. Hanon
Carl Freeberg
Emanuel Christenson
Tressure
Swenson
Free Delivery Figures Promote City Growth in Willmar
Postmaster Birch reports postal receipts for the year ending March 31 1905 show strong free city delivery support. From 1904 to 1905 receipts indicate steady growth, signaling Willmar’s expanding business activity. Local inspector Drake praised Willmar’s facilities and hinted at successful free delivery this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birch
Jane
Willmar
Mr. Drake
Traina
Drake
Willmar Forms Citizens Orchestra Led by Emil Hegstrom
A new city orchestra, comprising local talent and directed by Emil Hegstrom, debuted last Friday with a performance for the production Heart and Sword. The music drew strong approval as the ensemble overcomes past musical shortcomings and aims to promote widespread appreciation for orchestral performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Eltreos
Alty Uct
Olti
Musics
Emil Hegstrom
Orchesta
Heart and Sword
Horticulturalists to Meet in Kandiyohi County
Citizens plan to form a county horticultural society with a meeting at Bonder Hall Willmar on Tuesday January 31 at two oclock pm. C Selvig of Willmar promotes the effort and urges all who can attend to be present, promising countywide benefits from organized horticulture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horticultural Society
Kandiyohi
Interhorticulture
Bonder Hall
Willmar
C. Selvig
Veterans Banquet Brings Col. Heg Post Members Together
A Friday May veterans gathering at the Commercial Hotel featured eleven members of Col. Heg Post No. 125 G. A. R. and a banquet organized by landlord Nickelnon. Officers were installed, decorations honored Civil War era veterans, and missing comrade A. H. Sperry was noted as absent. The event honored fallen comrades and reflected on four decades since the historic conflict, with social chats and a roll call memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H'g
N.ckelnon
A. E. Rice
Willmar
H. M. Stanford
Thomas Olson
M. Jorgenson
J. B. Boyd
C. Hennings
Irvin Roberts
Aug. Anders
M. D. Mannloy
M Cleary
A. E. Anderson
A. H. Sperry
Ness
Tribune
W. H. Buts
Salada
Etrigegle
Col. Heg Post
Banks Hold Annuals In Prosperous Condition
Kandiyohi County Bank stockholders met Monday with dividends of 20 percent declared and board reelected. First National Bank elected directors J M Spicer A N Lewis John Lundquist C B Carlson E M Stanford C E Rublo P J Haley Hans Joboso Ruveell Spicer C W Odell with old officers retained. Supper and lecture by E E Lobeck on temperance scheduled Friday at 8 pm in the Lutheran Free Church basement. supper at 6 pm hosted by church ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandiyohi County Bank
First National
Kandigobi Co. Bank
First National Bank
J. M. Spicer
A. N. Lewis
John Lundquist
C. B. Carlaon
E. M. Stanford
C. E Rublo
P. J. Haley
Hans Joboso
Ruveell Spicer
C. W. Odell
E. E Lobeck
Lutheran Free Church
Lobeck
Licenses to Wed Listed for January Dates
Notices list marriages for January between Frank E. Drinkwater and Katie Jans Van Vorst on January 6, Heald and Emma Stephene on January 8, and William N. Lesteberg and Koma O. Rudpiogen on January 11. Names appear with party initials and dates in a clipped public notice column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank. E. Drinkwater
Katie Jans van Vorst
Frank
Heald
Emma ‘A Stephene
William N. Lesteberg
Koma O. Rudpiogen
Ringville Residents Share Christmas and New Year News
Ringville notes report visits by Mrs Simar and son Fréd at F Shule's, a Tossday party at J W Simar's, and P I Peterson with P M Peterson and Olof Wang at G Oppeo's. Wangs, Halvorsons, and Soostegards visited locals. Olson returned from Irving. Olaf Soostegard resumes studies in Minneapolis. The Georgeville creamery will hold its annual meeting January 28 1905 at 10 am at the schoolhouse. John Halvorson left for Minneapolis January 2 to attend school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Soostegard
Minneapolis
Georgeville Creamery Association
Georgeville
John Halvorson
C E Krause
New London
Dan Do
Willmar
Sepry Isacson
Atwater
Way
Ide Johoson
Gumtafson
Hilmae Tullo
Abe
Misa
Agnes Tullo
Misa Mary Fitzpatrick
Minnespolis
Airs
Mat Cody
Angie Defoe Jef
Graceville
St Alary's Academy
Mises Clara Anderson
Emma Gustafson
Mabel Anderson
Mise Anne Eablom
Bar, Brother and Silver
Kandlyohl Farmers’ Union Elevator Co
Mary Lundquist
Weunders Aad
Mr. Presberg
North Dakota
Co operative Stores Plan Emerges in Mesker County
H A Kygo of Litchfield works on a county co op plan inspired by Right Relations League models. The scheme aims to buy existing stores, employ managers, and distribute profits to shareholders, with wholesale rings feeding retail outlets and equal footing for all members. The proposal cites California successes and envisions a nationwide network of cooperative shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Kygo
Litchfield
Mesker County
Severs
California
Litchfield Saturday Review
Rugh
County Co-Operative Association
Right Relations' League of Chicago
Nis Capital
United States
Injured in wreck of Great Northern bound morning train
A derailment near Norcross on Monday at 8 30 involved the Great Northern eastbound passenger train. Albert Anderson of Minot North Dakota suffered a fractured right arm and severe facial injuries but is expected to recover, with internal injuries feared but not certain. The derailment was caused by a defective rail and several cars toppled after leaving the track. A delayed train reached the city twelve hours late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Eset
Norcross
Albert Anderson
Minot
N. D
Anderson
Someope
Waa
Thin City
A.O. Hildahl
New Farmers State Bank Planned at Atwater
A new bank, The Farmers State Bank, is planned in Atwater with 15000 capital, promoter PF W Segerstrom of Willmar, and directors C F Glader Leonard Johnson F W Segerstrom J B Olson and Elian Johnson. Leonard Johnson to be president and Segerstrom cashier. Opening expected June first, with possible building to be erected. Also Svea South Territory mail route established as Svea Routes No 2 with two carrier candidates Mary Genampa and Martin R Gweasos, following carrier exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PF. W. Segerstrom
Willmar
Farmers’ State Book
C.F. Glader
Leonard Johnson
Atwater
F. W. Segerstrom
Snd
J. B. Olson
Elian Johnson
Fablan
Olte
Atwater Republican Prams
Svea
Svea Hoots
Kandiyohi News Roundup of Local Happenings
Local notes report visits and travels of Willmar residents, church and school activities, carriages, and weather impacts. Roads and grain trade concerns mix with creamery talk and a Crescent Beach cottage entry. A committee fundraiser and various social events close the weekly digest.
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A.W. Jobocon
Maynard
J.T. Joho~ Aon
S. Wolpert
Olvia
J.D. Wolpert
Charles Holmeren
N. B. Carlson
Emil Ostlund
Mamre
New Lonon
J.P. Reardon
Reardon
Haley
A. J. Norea
Lake Allino
Anton Jacobson
Misa Florence D. Porter
Rush City
Waching
Patsy Blake
Misa Minnie Wise
Browna Valley
John Costello
Howard Frye
Willm
Minnesota School of Business
Kima Mary Haley
Luverne
Sharefe
David Erlandeon
Faitevan
Asoa
Canada
Mes
E. A. Wright
BH. J. Ramsett
Wilmar
East Grand Forks
R. C. Sletten
Kandigabi
Sletten
J. G. Ward
J. W. Kent
Royal Neighbors
Royal
Bryant
Merchants Hotel
St. Cloud
Minnesota Hotel Keepers Association
John Ackerman
Sioux Walls
Holland
O'va Issecson
Jonas Loon
Iseaceon
Opera Hove
A. C. Forsberg
Misa Olga Carlaon Lef
Feiends
W. T. Fish
Viett
Edna
Myrtle Dewey
BH. L. McDonald
Apton Rudbeck
Farmers
Charley Nelson
St. Paul
Edith Thorpe
Ree Bamrdbon
Mre
T. K. Stalland
M. C. Stalland
Bennole Halvorson
Norway Lake
S. A. Reamusson
Plaintif
Stansberry
Peoria
Ill
Downs
Arthur Carlson
Raymond Spicer
Fritz Lindner
Spicer
Green Lake
Alaska
Joc. W. Archander
Bree Church
Bucyrus
Ohio
Washington
Chase Lister Theatre Co
Guy Grove
New Orchestra
City
Ringville
Dan
Henry Halvorson
Stillwater
Co-operative Stores
Estevan
Thomas Thomp
Carrie Thompson
Alfis Pariah
Helaingland
America
Waupaca
Wis
Blue ‘Earth City
Mion
Kandiyob
Rock’ Ieland
Lil
Red Wing
Stoner
Gunder Osmundson
Can
Oliver
New London Times
Litchfield Grove
James 8. Montgomery
D. D
Opera House
Montgomery
Minoeapolis Tribune
Montgomery Fe
Winoce (Minn
Daily Republican
J. &. Montgomery
New Bank For Atwater
Jai Peter Barnes
Mie
Mary Haugen
Appleton, Ly
R.C. Sletten
EspurgNermie
Se Anthons Park
John Lundequist
Ime
A. Lundquist
Gustavus Adolphus College
St. Peter
Crescent Beach
Dr. Twitehall
Crescent Busch
D. N. Tallman
Come Coshed
E. T. Yoong
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