Local and personal news from Willmar and vicinity
Andrew Nordloef travels to Moline for land business while a steady stream of Willmar visitors and local happenings fills the week. Residents and relatives visit, return, or depart to Minneapolis Duluth St Paul and Montevideo for family, church, business or social events, with numerous small notices of travel, visits, and local engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Nordloef
Moline
F. H. Harrie
Spicer
Willmar
Anna Taaneson
Atwater
Mies Migalo Nelson
M. A. Montne
New London
Was
Daneng
Hancock
Slater
H Batley
Enfrid Faulk
Minneapolis
Heir to $2000 Missing and New Telephone Line Plan
Attorney Frank P. Olney seeks Mrs. Nellie Kirburn in connection with a $2000 life policy left by C. C. Maxon killed by Jack Shields near Kerkhoven recently. Prudential may contest the payout, saying Maxon died before policy handover. A cooperative plans a West Lake to New London telephone line. meeting on Tuesday Jan 24 at 6 o'clock p.m. Attendees urged. Presbyterian services scheduled for next Sunday with changes due to postponed Litchfield dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Olney
Beo 1Son
Nellie Kirburn
C. C. Maxon
Jack Shields
Kerkhoven
Kirburn
Maxon
Prudential Life Inquiface Company
West Lake
New London
John A. Halverson
Lake Andrew
Arctander Lecture and church notices unfold in January
An Icelandic era lecture by Mr J W Arctander on The Apostle of Alaska will be illustrated with new views and moving pictures not previously shown, at the Norwegian Free Church next Tuesday January 24. Also Bethel Swedish Lutheran church reports a sound year, new officers, six weeks of parochial school planned, and plans for building improvements. Sibley visits shareholders as Copper Creek Mining Company advances plans to install machinery by February end.
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Arctander
Jewa
Jno
W. Arctander
Alaska
Archander
Bis
White Horse
Tiu
Bethel Swedish Lutheran Church
Swan B. Carlaon
Trestee
Lara Moline
Nels Oleve
O. Goranson
Sam’ Nelson
Lewis Pridiard
J. A. Johnson
Minnesota Confersoca
Duluth
C. W. Loon
L. Moline
Pacific District
Litchfield
P. Lundberg
Sibley
Col
F. J. Sibley
Tucson
Arizona
Copper Creek Mining Company
Hau
Chicago
Our Boys Win Debating War at Redwood Falls
A Willmar high school debating team defeated Redwood Falls by arguing that immigration policy should be reduced. Wallace Martin led Willmar, with Maur Jenness and Victor Kauteen adding evidence. Redwood Falls’ Ida Crook impressed but could not stop the victory. The match was held at the Fire TM. E. church before a large audience. judges included Superintendent McConnel, Atty Davis, and Atty Korni. The team is coached by Prof. Tanning and will face Madison next Friday evening. The article also reports on the Lutherans Synod church annual meeting noting debt reduction pledges and building plans totaling about 417,500, plus ritual adoption and envelope system. The district court opens next Monday with 24 civil cases and a notable Waterman vs Bonde and Stephen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redwood Falls
Ernest Carpenter
Chris Nevecschwander
Misa Ide Crooks
United States
Suet
Wallace Martin
Willmar
Maur Jenness
Victor Kauteen
Minneapolis
Redwood Fall
Ida Crook
Jules
McConnel
Mankato
Atty
Davis
Sleep
Eye
Korni
Tracy
Hon
Willmar Tem
Kta
Individus
Tanning
Madison
Lutherans Synod Church
Altho
Whia
Ladies Aid Society
Fire destroys Lawrence Hall at St Cloud Normal
A Saturday fire largely destroyed Lawrence Hall at the St Cloud State Normal. Most girls escaped, but belongings were lost. Miss Freda Giles of Verndale aided by two others escaped through smoke. Fireman John Ducan was seriously injured leaping 35 feet. Community relief efforts include local donations and student fund drives. The building, valued at 30,000 with 17,000 insurance, prompted campus and city aid for displaced students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Hall
St.Cloud
St. Paul
John Duccan
Eacape
St. Cloud
Dimney
Birch
St. Cloud Normal
Snoemaker
Nellie Stansberry
Willmar Library Annual Report of 1904 Era
Willmar Public Library reports a busy first year since opening February 28 1904 with 1 127 borrowers including 325 children 8147 adult and 5106 children non fiction books circulated 13 255 total. 957 books catalogued 643 donated including 22 documents from Eddy Volstead and Clapp. Reading rooms well used though exact attendance not recorded. The library notes exhibits for St Nicholas and Indian artifacts, prize draws by Chase-Lister Theater and Choral Union plans for Belle of Corneville, plus real estate transfers and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Edith Frost
Thebrarien
Willmar
Congresemen
Willmar Gazette
Willmar Tribune
St. Nicholas
Library Commission
Fallaa
New Great Northern Office Building Opens for Use
The new Great Northern office building east of the railroad bridge opened on arrival days, featuring uniform layouts, high well lit rooms, and ample ventilation. A modern basement houses sanitary toilets, battery rooms, and a large automatic furnace supplying heat to the entire structure. The west end houses the resistant superintendent and dispatch offices while the east end holds the roadmaster, master carpenter, and master mechanic offices. The central area is occupied by the chief clerk and clerical staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
la Ooau
Teachers' Examinations Schedule For State Certificates
The notice lists exams for teachers certificates on Feb 2 3 and 4 with multiple subjects and times. It states venues at Willmar Grammar School Atwater High School and New London and emphasizes bringing certificates and meeting minimum standings. It explains alternative credits from prior exams or normal standings and lists accepted subjects for substitute certificates. P W Domsry, Co Supt of Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar Gaminary
Atwater High School
New London
Stam Department
State High School Board
U. S
P. W. Domsry, Co. Supt of
Fire devastates millinery store in Litch near Masonic block
A major blaze struck Miss Anderson’s millinery shop near the Masonic block on a bitter night in Litch, causing extensive damage to the building and neighboring properties. Firefighters saved adjacent stores including the Rygh shop, with O A Newberg and family narrowly escaping. The origin remains a mystery, but the loss totals about 875 in structure and 1,300 in insured value.
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Anderson
Keefe
O. A. Newberg
Selsbe
Greas
L. E. Miller
Ortonville
Berglund
M. E
Lichfield Seturdey Review
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Simonson
Safers Short Vish
Joseph O Estrem
State Bank of New London
Willer
Charley Porneth
Lake Crystal
Wit
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Ola. A. Tunde
Madeila
Thusby
Mra
Lara Halvorson
Minanda Sletten
Kennal
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Mra Mary
Slettan
Misy
Nellie Danens
Mise Haonah Westerberg
Aang Weterberg
Berry Green
Springfield
Page Lindquiat Company
RW. Bryan
Fergue Falle
Our City
L. A. May
J. P. Bull
Clara Swenson
Gonder Swenson
Norway Lake
John P. Eltjer
Gennesses
Mamra and Dovre Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Gree
Thia
Ladlea' Ald Society
The
Synod Church
Parora
L Lien
Jobo Dale Sod Milas Miaole Sondeeson
W. D. Hosford
Mra. O H. Bedebl
Mies Percilla Stephens
Noren
Glenwood Preas
Glenwood Gopher
Presa
Gopher
Preas
Mise Thes Rolletson
Montevideo
Rudolph Helmark
Mra. P. C. Helmark
Stony Run
Osseo
W.C.T. U
H. Ridahl
Mra. Densmore
Mre. Decemore
Dorothy
Opera
Columbia Comic Opera Company
Amsll
Atty, Olney
Bangon
Sadie Downs
Minneapolia
T. C. Cairns
M. Newton
Nehedah
Ray. N. Glere
Sacred Heart
Kuadlyobl County
M. W. Splcar
Charley McDonald
Sioux Palla
Mrs
Albert Brewer
Alphia Berg
Grove City
O. B Glaram
A. C. Johnson
Stillwater
August Hoglund
Granite Falls
Inalawsult
Jaar Threshing Company
Pred W. Segerstrom
Charley Peterson
Kandiyohi
Rev
A. Lund
Swedish Methodist Church
Water
Wagner
Sand
Young People's Society of the’ Synod Church
Alfred
William Markhus
J. C. Jantrud
Northwestern Photographers' Association
Saaociation
L. A. Trenvold
Kimball Piano Company
Caleaman
Tronyold
Ole Sella
Wold
J. Nelson
Wilim
Nelson
Howard Clark
Clark
Selin
Jacob Brem
Fourth Street
Trott Avenue
Charley Walin
Marinette
Wis
Han
Northwest Threshing Machine Co
Saleaman
Hiucock
Minneapolls
Payvesville
Bethel Church Meeting
Benjamin Waterman
Peter Bonde
George Henry Stephend
Samuel Porter
Pear
John W. Archander
Minnempolis
Otterness& Downs
State of Minnesota
Ve. B. FP
Miller
Willmar Library
Chase-Lister Theater Co
Opera House
Enet Lynne
Monte Cristo
Willmar Choral Union
Bella of
Powers
Corneville
L. Frost
Kandiyori
Bengt Fredberg
Frank G. Bandy
Net
J An
Hans P. Aultman
Clare M. Bengtson
St of Eet
Mamre
Larson
Peter H. Dubletrom
Charles Melin
Albln Melin
Raymond
Nickolone Oriebeke
Ruby B. Tuckey
Leighton
City OF
Jao
Ole Selin
P. J. Nelson
Pew Wood Yard
Minnesota & Western
O. Hallberg
Litchfield, Grain
E. D. Pehlheim
Dues
Blake
Violts
Ghosod
F. Treas Mareb
Eilisbeth Montague Midnight
Gelh
Caires
Theodore Johnson
Henson
Hanson la Priere
E. Dabihsim
Santa
Esbel
Mies Dabibelo
Poser
Ida Peterson
Desth
N. W. Peterson
Gemneusen
Ima
Daugher
Lydia Peterson
Kandiyohi County
Ekstrom
O. Larson
Bwedleh Baptist Church
Lake Elizabeth
Sartor
Tos
J. J. John- 400
Peter Mossberg
Nils Peterson
Reuben Hedberg
M. E. Matteen
C. A. Peterson
Peter Nelson
Whitefield
P. Peterson
Albert’ Peterson
Mises Anca Hawkinson
Emme
Hattie Peterson
Maynard
O. Miller
Alfred Miller
Ed Miller
Métiane Som
Ehase
Stes
Thoes
Henry Bergstrom
Barry Gacds
Alles Smith
Victor Holm
Hilds Rapmusson
Selma Naaseca
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