Pioneer Mrs Britta Olson Dies in Colfax
Mrs Britta Olson an early Kandiyah County pioneer died at her son Andrew Olson’s Colfax home on Jan 14 after 18 months bedridden. Born March 18 1882 in Jart Finland Sweden she immigrated 1862 to America. Survived by sons Erick Andrew Olson Colfax and Raxyl Olson New London, a brother and sister, services held Jan 17 at Nome with burial at Oak Mountain New London.
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Britta Olson
Kandiyah County
Andrew
Colfax
Flilsinslind
Sweden
Andrew Olson
America
I Waupaea
Wis
Spicer
John Bergquist
Emil ‘Thimell
Gust Harlander
Dairymen Convene Under President Vincent on Team Play
The thirty sixth annual State Dairyman's Association opened with President Vincent presiding and a rousing session. Andrew French praised progress and urged quality in butter and dairy methods. Morning talks covered cow care, feeding, silos, and rural schooling improvements to boost the industry in Kandiyohi County and Minnesota.
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State Dairyman’s Association
Andrew French
L. W. Gade
E. C. Wellin
Kandiyohi County
Willmar
Wilkinson
Lake
Elmet
Dairyman's Association
Minnesota
Northfield
Col. R. A. Wilkinson
W. F. Schilling
D. Currier
Kimball Farmer Killed by Train
John Lawler aged 61 on a Kimball farm four miles east of town was instantly killed when a Soo line flyer struck his team of horses as he crossed the main tracks to reach the elevator. The wagon and load were scattered 100 feet. his body lay 60 feet from the impact. Survived by a wife and three children, funeral attendance reached Kandiyohi relatives. Also notes Bethel chorus gathering at church, banquet, and local barber Geo Brill planning a two chair shop in the Bonde block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lawler
Watkins
Lawler
Ayer
Lawlerle
George Stanley
Sauk Rapids
St. Cloud Journal Press
Kandiyohi
Pat Lawler
Dan Downs
Mine Lawler
Kimball
New Real Estate Firm Rudd Bros and Smith Opens
A new real estate firm named Rudd Bros. & Smith has formed in the city and opened offices in the former W. A. Green location on Pacific Avenue. Members include W. J. Ruddy who moved here, H. Ruddy, owner of a local eating house, and J. K. Smith residing on Campbell Avenue. The firm lists land in Swift and Chippewa counties and plans to expand to this county and city. Mrs. Henry Rost hosts the Silent Club at her home Thursday afternoon.
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New Land Firm
Rudd’ Bros. & Smith
W. A. Green
Pacific Avenue
W. J. Ruddy
Gorton Avenue
H. Ruddy
G. N
J. K. Smith
Campbell Avenue
Swift
Chippewa
Henry Rost
Silent Club
Great Farm Play Comes to Willmar
The university dramatic club presents Back to the Farm at Willmar Opera House tomorrow evening. The comedy highlights Minnesota farmer hardships with humor and suggests paths to greater prosperity. Seats go on sale after 3 pm tomorrow at Ekström’s, 60, 36, and 25 cents. A short program of moving pictures precedes the show.
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The
Agricultural College
Northwest
University Dramatic Club
Willmar Opera House
Minnesota
Willmar
Great Northern
Minneapolis
Ekfstrum
Morning worship and church notices in Willmar
A long list of Sunday services and church activities is presented, detailing worship times at several congregations including Lutherans, Methodists, Swedish mission, and Christ Scientist. It notes Bible classes, youth societies, Cantata practice, and parish events with speakers such as Rev. Johan Mattson and Rev. Karl von Lehnburg, plus a Palestine lecture and social details.
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Philisy
Christian Endeavor
Gade
Winston Churchill
Rte Luth
Manda Og Kvindeforeningen
Johan Mattson
Ellendale
Minn
Peder Berg
Martinus Hanson
A. Jacobson
St. John's Young People’s Society
Rasmus Rasmussen
Priam
NORW
Luth
SYNOD
Willmar
Forenoon
Solomon Lake
A. A. Anderson
East Vinje Ladies’ Society
Otto Johnson
Palestine
Karl von Lehnburg
Stockholm
Sweden
Holy Land
East
von Lehnburg
Dual Purpose Cow Debate Sparks Banquet Menu Toasts
A discussion on the dual purpose cow features speakers including Editor Hermen Roe, D B Willard, and Col R A Wilkingon leading debate. Banquet at the Bands Hall seats over 300 with a long toast program featuring Squelched Squealer Ham Irishman's Favorite Mash Green Fodder and more.
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W. F. Schilling
Hermen Roe
Northfield
D. B. Willard
Great Northern Railway
R. A. Wilkingon
Baltimore
Dairyman
P. B. Miller
T. O. Gilbert
Will Mar Commercial Club
Svea
C. L. McNelly
Wiltm
Eberhart
St. Paul
Eclaireissement
Gov. AJ
Big Land Deals Consume Local Land Sales
Reports say two large county real estate deals closed recently. John B. Beach of Holland sold his Prinsburg area holdings minus 160 acres for 64000, about 126 and 115 per acre, to local buyers. G A Glader farm in Lake Elizabeth sold for 40000 cash to the Bosch family, who will move there.
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John B. Beach
Holland
Tia
Prinsburg
Prinaburg
Bosch
G. A. Glader
Lake Elizabeth
Girls win at Howard Lake in one sided basketball
The Willmar girls defeated Howard Lake 24 to 10 on their visit to Howard Lake, playing some quarters under boys rules. The boys lost 42 to 21, with many fouls and poor officiating noted. Rev Crawford Greys refereed the boys game and drew criticism. Local reporters praised the girls' performance and credited fans for supporting both teams.
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Howard Lake
Basil
Willmar Bunch
Howjard Lake
Crawford Greys
Holt
Erickson
Norling
Willmay
Hogiood
Alm
Yarrow
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oBious
Sherney Hanson
K.T. Otos
Telephone Central
Hanson
Tashanit
Richard
Roy
Jennings
Philip
Renhard
Eran Freechurch
Michael
Dong
Tephone
Ll. T
Peter
Lawrence
Axel Hanson
Clarence
Arthur Otos
Horton Quynn
J. H. Higgins
Fargo
Etta Moldenhauer
Moorhead
Hannah Vendeltriden
Stillwater
Vincent
Dairymen
Mers
Forest Henry
W. S. Knutson
Long Paisline
Tood County
Ife
Todd County
Supt
Knutson
Farmers’ Clubs
F. W. Merrill
Hangon
W. A. McKerrow
Denmark
Germany
United States
University
B. Y. McNairy
Abraham
Coln
Svea Co- Operative Creamery Association
Eben Eawson
Sheriff Bonde
Bethel Chorus
W. B. Pearson
Cafe Noir
Fromage Sucres
Chorits
Alton Crosby
Olive
Geo. Brill
Cramer
Bonde Block
Secor
P. J. Persen Willmar
B. J. Branton
Pobhager
Willmar Hospital
Becker Ave
Fourth St
Jane McDonald
Ofice Moura
Great Farm
I. Dramatic Club
Swedish Lutheran Church
Tripolis
Kandiyahi
O. Chelgren
Norsen
A. Peterson
C. Swenson
B. HE. Walters
B. E. Walters
Charles Johnson
Walters
Andrew N. Anderson
Carrie Swenson
J. A. Rowat
Des Moines
John Rowitt
North Side
North Side Arrows
South End
Goiig
Green Lake
Esther Volk
R. A. Volk
Itt First Methodist
Epworth League
Fourth Street
Trott Avenue
J. L. Parmeter
Frances Hedin
Bethel Lutheran
Bethel Church
Pearson
Tripolix
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. B
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Salvation Army
Raymond
Swedish Society
Swedish Society of Willmar
Overture
Collin Orchestra
Sédermanland
Atty
Chas, Johnson
Julia Ogren
Reading
Victor Swenson
Theo. Livingstone
Willmar Krénika
Ostling
Sw. Mission Choir
Seventh Street
Roy Sandberg
Naomi Soderling
Adeline Sundberg
Hildur Hoglund
Mission Y. P
Swedish Mission Church
BONE
Verereeeereseeeey
Ruby Suther
Evelyn Anderson
Rtoy Sandberg
Chas. Sandberg
Odd Fellows Hall
Oscar Lindblad
Milton Adams
Emma Magnuson
Louis F. Stuhr
Josie Sluka
Opera House
Macgowan
Benson
Boone, Is
Boone
H. Boehnke
Kramer, N. D
F. H. Wold
Implement Dealers
Herman Roe
Northfield News
D. Fery
Thomas Lannon
Murdock
Jose Norland
Augusta Johnson
New London
Arthur Thompson
Wm. Thunstedt
Atwater
C. Isaacson
City
Gust Swenson
Rt. 2
H. R. Johnson
Enoch Swenson
Edenwood Farm
Dairyman’s
Peter Thompson
Lake Andrew
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