Willmar Commercial Club annual meeting review and new members
The Willmar Commercial Club held its annual meeting with officers elected T A Gulbert president Hildar Hoselund vice president R W Stanford secretary and Sidell treasurer. Twenty new members were voted in including RL G Malmberg HG Young and A A C Blomquist. Honorary members were Rev Holland Rev McCullough and Rev Mattson. The club formed a committee to set a hitching price and invited the 1921 Minnesota Crop Improvement Association convention to meet in Willmar. The Home Garden contest report was read and $29 was appropriated for next year. Financials showed receipts of 8312.99 and disbursements of 8 60 with funds of 220.22 in general and 236.57 in entertainment. Negotiations for a new hotel were postponed awaiting a move to reorganize Merchant's Hotel. A note from Long Lake Y P S invites attendance on January 18 at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar Commercial Club
Byr
G. Malmberg
Att HG. Young
A. A. C. Blomquist
J. Melvin Johnson
Melvin Root
Raleigh Erickson
Arthur Lindbled
C. O. Nestund
Peter MH. Olson
Chris Alfstad
W. Wigley
Lo PL Felt
A. N. Husiusson
J.M. Walby
Minnesota Crop Improvement Association
Willmar
Iiot
Russell Spicer
Obituary Notes From Aitken Area Township Deaths
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mari Rasmusson a Norwegian born resident who died January 5 after a year long illness. Palma Olina Quelle died January 4 near Atwater aged 22 after tuberculosis and a life of service and faith. John Norine died at home in Fahlun township with funeral planned at Lake Elizabeth Swedish Baptist church. Raynold Carney Hamann son of Hans Hamann died last Saturday at St Johns township and services were held. Dowling buttons distributed by Henry G. Young for governor and local political interest noted along with weekly school superintendent visit and extended family remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mari Rasmusson
Nordse
Gulbrandsdalen
Norway
Johannes Rasmusson
Tobias
Estavan
Sask
Canada
Rasmusson
Lewis Flideboe
Peter
Barhart Rasmusson
Willmar
Rasmus
New London
Edwin Hildahl
Estawan
Hildahl
Ole
Iver Thorson
Synod Church
S.T. Norman
St. Paul
Teter
Burhart
Lewis Madebo
Gustav Thorson
Olina Quello
Atwater
Atwater High School
St. Cloud
A. T. Quelle
Peter Engan
Ole Fuglem
Tina
Anna
Thomas
Hotfjeld
Harbors
B. Samstad
M. Nelson
Herbert Anderson
Invald Woken
Alfred Arneson
Lewis Larson
Carl Hovey
Bernie Samstad
John Norine
Fahlun Township
Lake Elizabeth Swedish
Raynold Carney Hamann
Hans Hamann
St. John's Township
St. Johns
Nicolay Nilsen
Raynold
Record hog sale at Willmar sets state ngành sale total
Willmar breeders set a state record with Barker's Poland China sale totaling 31,130 dollars. S Barker sold forty hogs at an average price of 707.50, with a top bid of 3,500. Auctioneer Col J A Benson of Sheldon Iowa led the sale attended by breeders from several states. a late-night crowd purchased three hogs in front of the Merchant's Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar Barker
Poland
China
Willmar
S. Barker
Col. J. A. Benson
Sheldon
Iowa
Millard
P. B. Hong
Kandiyohi
Sibley
Lowa
Henry Kesselman
R. W. Duckworth
Mankato
H. C. Emall
F. W. Tomlinson
LeSuer
John F. Smith
Flandreau
C. L. Thurier
Spencer
R. F. Hagansack
Monona
Andrew Fuhr
Ellsworth
D. J. Steele
L. W. Terry
Howard Late
M. L. Baldwin
Duulix
Spenser
Tha
Damos Ellerbrook
Harry Ullenbogaard
Geo
Steil
Algona
W. J. Osgood
BE. Parver
John Wester
P. O. Kinnard
Brookings
Small
Beach
Prior Lake
Tyler & Magness
St Laurence
Henry
A. C. Martin
Odin
Gus Grabow
Renville
Hendrickson
Montevideo
Ed Harders
Luverne
Olof Peterson
Alpena
L. L. Barber
R. W. Nelson
Atwater
W. H. Ellsworth
Golafiea
B.oak
Ieee Bee
R. C. Henry
Sheldon, Ta
Sutter & Kanna
I. M. Peary
Alvord
David Steele
Barer
Sheldon Wonder
Fred Drape Yankton
E. B. Mosher
Redwood
Building permits soar with 449000 in planned improvements
Building Inspector O A Norman reports 136 permits in 1919 61 for new homes 40 for remodeling 82 garages on sites with no other structures The major planned works include Water Licht plant additions third stories at Andrew Peterson Annex Hotel New school house Nelson Bros Concrete Tribune building and Olive Bros jewelry store The total estimated cost of these improvements is 449000
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Norman
Water & Licht
Andrew Peterson
Nelson Bros
Tribune
Olive Bros
Gall for Victory Buttons in City Hall Visit
Sergeants Brockschienk and Goodhart of the U S Army are in the city until Friday night and may be found at City Hall. Returned servicemen may call on them for Victory Buttons. Bring your discharge papers as delivery of buttons must be noted on the papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockschienk
Goodhart
U. S. Army
Lutheran Free Church Services and Notices
Church notices list multiple congregations with service times in English Swedish and Norwegian. Includes Dorcas Society Prayer meetings Bethel Lutheran First Methodist United Lutheran and other local church events with dates January 15 18 20 22 and 29 1920s style. Public prayer meetings revival cottage meetings confirmation class and sermon times noted.
Lutheran Church Notices Invite Attendance at Meetings
Basement of United Lutheran Synod church invites all Lutherans lacking care to join meetings. Swedish Mission Church led by Rev. G N Tegnell holds Sunday school at 9 30 am, morning service 10 45 am, evening service 7 30 pm with choir. Long Lake Church under Rev A M Lunde offers Sunday 11 am service and Y P S at 7 80 pm. next Sunday service at 10 o clock am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Free Church
Nicolay Nilsen
T. Rykken
M. C
Bethel Lutheran
Becker Ave
2Nd St. So
Jesper Holmquist
Bethel Ladies Society
First Methodist Church
Cor. Trott Ave
W. Luther C. Benson
Epworth League
Stewardship Gospel
Ladies Aid
Church OF God
C. J. Ring
Aamedt
Norway Lake
Minn
Luke’s Episcopal Church
F. H. Oehler
First Church OF Christ Scientist
United Lutheran Synod Church
Swedish Mission Church
G. N. Tegnell
Long Lake Church
A. M. Lunde
Mar Vasher
Wilmse Fire Frivade
J. N. Sweet
Synod Church
Misa Marvick
Story City
Iowa
Annual Meeting of Synod Church
Vinje congregation held its annual synod meeting with a satisfactory financial report showing a surplus and a small heating plant balance. Rev H J Vaaler was elected president and L Q Thorpe vice president. trustees, secretary, treasurer, and ushers were chosen. English services to alternate forenoon and be English evenings. installation set for April 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinje
N. H. Tallakson
C. S. Olson
Roy Christian
Herman Tallakson
John Skoolheim
Waaler
Rev. Norman
Bethel Lutheran Sets Aim for New Church in 1921
The Bethel Lutheran church held its annual business meeting on Tuesday evening reporting a prosperous year. Receipts were 6902.81 with disbursements 5413.73 and balances across funds. The congregation of about 410 members plans preliminary steps to erect a new church in 1921 as the present building is inadequate. An English service schedule was set for the first Sunday of each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Lutheran Church
Jhand
Bethel Ladies Society
Bethel Young Peoples Society
Samuel Nelgon
O. A. Norman
Lewis Johnson
Samuel Nelagn
Amy Fridlund
Lewis Fridlund
Samuel Nelaon
Ghas. Eckwall
National Victory Celebration as Prohibition Takes Effect
A nationwide victory is celebrated as Constitutional Prohibition becomes effective Friday night. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union hosts a program at Presbyterian Church starting 9:00 PM with bells at 8:00 PM. Speakers include Rev. J. Holm wurst and Judge T. O. Gilbert. musical numbers, prayers, and readings follow, culminating in a benediction. John Barleycorn’s funeral is noted for Eagle Lake at 8:00 PM with Rev. E. B. Gyn ild among speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Presbyterian Church
Robbins
America
Jesper Holmwurst
Jesus
L. C
Zechariah Reat
Nilsen
Hallin
Tegnell
McCullough
Noren
Sanderson
Theodore Hoyt
T. O. Gilbert
Parnell
J. Renyick McCollough
F. H. Boo
Dorothy Gass
Wellin
Ronde
Thorpe
W. E. Lawson
Miss Tinker
Mrs. Song
Crusade
Bethesda
John Barleycorn
Eagle Lake
E. B. Gynild
First Kandiyohi clinic yields health gains and high interest
Dr Orr of St Paul led a city clinic in Kandiyohi County Public Health Asa'n examining 207 people. Most had no prior dental care and 88.5 percent were advised to seek treatment. six months were found in perfect condition. The event showcased strong cooperation and local volunteer support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandigobi County
Asa‘n
Orr
St. Paul
Ass’n
Dr. Orr
Mesdames Philip Haley
Johnson Bros Sell Shorthorn Stock at South St Paul Show
Johnson Bros of Lake Elizabeth sold six Shorthorns at the Minnesota Shorthorn Breeders Association show and sale in South St Paul for a total of 4256 dollars. Two calves aged ten and eleven months were part of the lot along with two year old cattle. The buyer was Wm. Oid of tonankeoele. Sired by White Comba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Aegolation
South St. Paul
Johnson Bros
Lake Elizabeth
Wm. Oid
Tonankeoele
White Comba
Weddings and marriage notices fill local paper
The Tribune reports multiple weddings and engagements. Arthur Anderson and Lillian Christianson wed at a Lutheran parsonage, with a tiny reception and plans to live on a farm. Clara Brecke and Arthur Anderson, plus others, also tied the knot in town ceremonies officiated by Rev Nicolay Nilsen and Rev Jesper Holmquist. Attendants included Christine Paulson and Margaret Brecke. couples travel plans and future homes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sroomaman
Lohengrin
J. T. Langager
Twin Cities
Arthur Anderson
The
Tribune
War committee forms for Kandiyohi County effort
A Kandiyohi County war work committee met to launch immediate efforts. The group, including Atty Young, Miss Marion Gratz, Mrs J. W. Kent, N. H Tallakson, and E. B. Lawson of Willmar with C. J. Bjerke of Raymond, planned a preliminary working fund of 200 dollars. Several members could not attend. Funeral attended in Benson for A. Hofland, aged about 68, survived by wife and six children. George Kuntz returned from Chicago after ten days visiting relatives. wife stayed in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnus Hyam
Lillian
Leo Grant Coyour
Webster, Sin
Esther Hyvam
Earl Coyour
J. C. Mondelel
Laverne
Minn
Gladys Bangtaon
Esther Erickson
Bupbiponut
Levi Coyour
Clara
Earl
Webster
Wisconsin
John Peyper
Tc Tore
Henry Hansen
Jasper
George Jansen
Darrell
Trosky
Mary Anderson
Rock Rapids
Iowa
Counsty
Atty Young
Marion Gratz
Mra J. W. Kent
N. H Tallakson
EB. E. Lawson
Willmar
Pete Hendpokeetree Payagri
C. J. Bjerke
Benson
EB. P. Odell
Chicago
George Kuntz
Minneapolis
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Ted
Long Lake
P.S
One Caprice
Creighton Hale
Moviment
Gatarold Lloyd
Anna Case Ie
Grons
Gonnas
Billy West
Cek Clint
Bessie
Abbi Stock Company
Edgar Selwyn N'Oedy
Jerry
Billy Burke
Russel Peterson
Henderson
P. C. Peterson
Elroy Peterson
Peterson
Henderson City
A. H. Brown
H. Brown
Miam
Davison Hospital
Fourth Street
Litchfeld Avenue
P. C. Davison
Mary Grugman
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve
RAL Rose
American Legion
American Legion Weekly
South
Eben EB. Laween
Silverhill
Alabama
Lawson
E. M. Sanderson
Janice
Synod Y. P
Y. P
Bertha Nilson
Lottie Lee
Ingeborg Ostenso
Anna Overgaard
Emil
Lewis Norine
Tracy
Mont
Bergstrom
Audives
Eeenine
Mamne
Andrew Anderson
Milter Olson
United Lutheran Synod
Bugis
Young Peoples Society
Cburch
Norman
Swedish Methodist Episcopal
Swan W. Mattson
Paul Hallin
Sete
Young Peoples
H. R. Klemp
Bethel Church
Fred Anderson
Mary, N.D
Reuben Peterson
G. 0. Forssell, D. W
Anderson
Optemetriat
Anderesa Bree & Ge
Oscar R. Zahr
Lewis E. Coss
D. C
Geo. C. Mickelson
D. G
Chiropractic
Palmer School of Chiropractic
UC. A
Reome
Laney Binck
Yaie
Mesdames P
Lund
Berg
August Lundqvist
Wm. Holm
Perg C
Carlagg
Andus Jonson
John Oleon
Lindburs
Carl Ander
Sam M. Blomquist
Atari
Johnson Gunderson
Carl Algot
Richard Johnson
Hilda Josephins Gunderson
Lutheran Ree
T. W. Johnson
Myrtie Lundberg
Nelson-Burna
Chester S. Netgan
Cora H Burns
Tare
Gethsemane Church
Raynold Anderson
Kerkhoven
Kandiyohl
Corea
California
Majestic Theatre
Dai
Marguerite Clark
Clark
Prizma
Warren Kerrigan
Theills
Patty Arbuckle
Enid Bennett
Pauline Prederick
Comlog
Evangeline
Vo Arbuckle
Ren
Willmar Hospital
DE. B. J. Brantow
Tod Poe
Tae Wee
Mor Caertzground
Conner Maemar Feowes
Pmertin
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