Local and Personal News Items Mixed Delights
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Martin Blomquist last week. The Lutheran church choir hires Prof Rul Hogatrom as director. Edward Pagel and Miss Ebba Hallbow of Harrison obtain a marriage license. Dr P C Carran announces a baby girl born Sunday. Miss Anna Carlson from New London visits sister Miss M Sophia Carlaog. Sheriff Ole Lundquist attends a State Sheriffs Association meeting in St Paul. Various church groups plan meetings and socials at Bonde Hall and other local venues. Deputy sheriffs reshuffled with John Malmberg Atwater and J C Preese Isaac Nordstrom reappointed. John M Downs named deputy inspector for Willmar. A chimney blaze caused minor damage. Mr Edwin Rubie plans new offices in Willmar by April. School musical by Miss Emme Danibsim’s pupils proves successful. Mrs A E Rice to Cuba later this year. coffee socials and welcomes for new church members noted. Minnesota Clerks of Court Association annual meeting reported. H J Ramset reelected secretary. John Ekander returns to Marion Ohio for duties at Huber Threshing Machine. Ablie J Nelson joins foundry. St Mary’s Church hosts social at J W Walas home. Judge A T Nordin reports his father’s illness improving. The Minnesota Restaurant reopens after fire repairs. Great Northern Railway paid $1,000,000 in wages in October. Miss Lillie Hanson hosts a girls’ evening with games and a surprise sleigh ride. Young People’s Society meeting at Lutheran Synod church features solos and a reading. proceeds go to the treasury. Prof H S Hilleboe attends a Minneapolis meeting on unified commercial courses for state legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Blomquist
Rul Hogatrom
Edward Pagel
Ebba Hallbow
Harrison
P. C. Carran
Willwar
Litchfield
Young People’s Society
The
Lutheran Synod Church
Misa Thea Rollefson
P. ©. Tooning
N. Thompson
Willmar Seminary
H. 8
Hilleboewan
Minneapolis
Minnesota Educations Association
New York
Hilleboe
Teachers Examinations Program and Rules for Sta
The schedule lists two days of examinations for first and second grade studies with enrolment times and subjects at Willmar Seminary Atwater High School and New London. It states required certificates and percentages for normal standings, state board credits, and acceptable substitutes, urging teachers to bring their records for verification and forwarding to the state department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar Seminary
Atwater High School
New London
State Department
State High School Board
U. S&s
Teschere
FP. W. Dospyy
Court in Session Deliberates City Irregularities and Grand Jury
The Jacusry district court opened with Judge Quale presiding. After charging the grand jury, Charles W. Odell was named foreman and Aug Johnson secretary. The civil and criminal calendars list numerous cases from Willmar, including City of Willmar v Osmundson and others, with several ejectment and ditch matters, and indictments for liquor sales. One case ends in divorce between Elna Nilson and Jo hn Nilson, with alimony and attorney fees set. another defendant, Samuel Stearns, faces a grand larceny charge after pleading guilty then changing plea. further indictments for liquor sales and name charges are entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacusry
Shernoon
Quale
Craed
Innemuch
Audh
Charles W. Odell
Aug. Johnson
Tilla Stornker
Lars Halvorson
W. W. Knight
Aea J
Joes Nilson
Jos Nelson
Mamre
K. Samuelson
New ‘Hompson
Hermyo Wegner
Stearns
Kagdiyol
Nils Hjort
Joba
Robbins
Willmar Canadian Land Company
Samuel Stearns
Sheri, Lundavist
J. J. Rivkein
Pacific Avenue
Stern County Aheriff
Jitte
Quon
B. F. Muller
A. O. Bryant
BH. Swenson
A. B. Hanscom
Sam Porter
Miller
Brysnot
Swenson
Meson W. Splear
Hanseem
A Second Victory For Willmar High School Debating Team
Willmar high school debating team returned victorious after beating Madison in Madison opera house on the policy of limiting immigration to the United States. Judges favored Willmar's arguments with strong rebuttals and the home crowd cheered loudly. The team, accompanied by Prof. and Mrs. Tanning and Dr. Petersen, received a cordial reception at the depot and plans a final district debate at Appleton Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madigon
United States
Minnie L Oadaon
Eliason
Andy
Madison
Madisonites
Willmar J
Appleton
P. C. Tanning
Anoka
Segerstroms Move to Atwater for Banking Career
Mr and Mrs Jed W Segerstrom will leave for Atwater Monday to make that city their future home They will occupy Senator Glacer s residence and expect to be at home to friends about Meh 15 Mr Segerstrom has been elected cashier of the Parmere State Bank of Atwater and this acceptance necessitates removal from Willmar For seven years he has been manager and treasurer of Fred W Segerstrom Supply company and has earned respect as a conscientious reliable business man The Segerstroms will be missed by Willmar friends Committed death by own action Chief Bonde reports H M O Connor formerly of Aberdeen S D committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid No motive known Devossed was father of Fred O Connor a Great Northern employee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jed W. Segerstrom
Atwater
Glacer
Segerstrom
Parmere' State Bank of Atwater
Fred W. Segerstrom Supply Company
al- Waya
Iterjoya
Willmar
Bonde
H. M.o’connor
Alty
Aberdeen
S. D
Devossed
Fred O'Connor
Mrs Bredeson Dies After Brain Hemorrhage
Mrs Ole Bredeson died at her Fourth ward home after a brain blood vessel burst Friday around three in the morning. She had suffered kidney and lung troubles for years. Born in May 1846 near Obriatianta Norway she was about 58 years old. Immigrating in 1883 she lived on Thorpe farm before moving to town. Survived by husband two daughters Bertha and Clara and son Nila Bredecou. Funeral held this afternoon Rev Anderson officiating with services at 2 and 2:30 at the Synod church. Interment to follow at the church grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bredeson
Ole Bredeson
Obriatianta
Norway
Thorpe Farm
Nila Bredecou
Aeaistant
Bertha
Clara
Anderson
Lutheran Synod Church
Synod Church
Colfax
Emil Newlin
J. B. Johnson
Russill
Carrold
Mildred
J. B. Jobovon
Sadie Johnson
Anna Carleon
Mabel Anderson
S. Edlund
John Johnson
Passing of Ernest Stenberg at Lake Elizabeth
Ernest Bernard Stenberg, aged 24, of Lake Elizabeth, died May 21 after a long illness from sarcoma that began with a knee injury and led to thigh amputation last May at Swedish Hospital Minneapolis. Funeral Tuesday at the Lake Elizabeth Baptist Church with Rev. Nelyun officiating. He was born January 8, 1884, at Lake Elizabeth and leaves parents Mr. and Mrs. Stenberg and four brothers Coates, D. Pred, Hilmer, Albin, and Huy, plus relatives. The obituary notes his life largely on the farm near Lake Elizabeth with time in Irving and Harrison and a final farewell to a community in mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmar Frienes
Ernest Stenberg
Lake Elizabeth
Angel of Death
God Mra
Stenberg
Bernard
Yuer
Minneapolis
A. Sudekind
Piues
Lake Minzsbeto
Nelyun
Ernest Bernard Stenberg
Lake Klzuben
Acd Cura
Lake Bias Beth
Coates
D. Pred
Hilmer
Harrison
Bod Albin
Huy
Wisy
Jesus
Howe
Irving
Wade
Louis Dabs
Harcison
Milshas
Drink's awful result kills Grove City man on track
Louis Melberg of Grove City was killed when he attempted to ride a westbound passenger train after an afternoon of drinking. He left Atwater hotel, walked toward Grove City, and was found dead beside the track next morning. Authorities note intoxication and lack of ticket led to his attempt to return home. The death underscores temperance concerns and the dangers of excessive drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Louis Melberg
Grove City
Atwater
H. E. Frost
Vhet Melberg
Agleslady
Willmar
Melberg
Io & Box
Louw Melberg
P. Melberg
Iteelf
Local notices and social updates from Svea area
A mixed set of notes from Svea and nearby towns reports visits by residents such as J. Ed Nelson and C. Englund of Willmar, and Christie Grenzeiat and Acow Strom visiting relatives. It notes the Svea Co-Operative Creamery’s annual meeting, milk and butter production gains, and compliments on Mitchell’s continued work. The column teases upcoming city news from Svea and surrounding locales.
Endeavorers Enjoy Outing and Supper
A Presbyterian church Christian Endeavor group of about 60 enjoyed a Raleigh ride and oyster supper at P. P. Eddy’s lot. Tickets were 25 cents per plate, receipts total 17.50 to aid the church treasury. Also notes Colfax: Mrs Emil Newlin died of consumption at her mother’s home in Colfax. funeral at J B Jobson home with Colfax cemetery burial. attendees listed. For sale or trade listing offers homestead rights in Beltrami county with wood and a shanty, seven miles from Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Presbyterian Church
Faral
Lot
P.P. Eddy
Treasury
Beltrami County
Star Woo
Ringville Notes and Obituary of Iver A Pederson
In Ringville on January 22 updates note Peterson pursues business Friday and butter price. The Georgeville creamery annual meeting set for January 25. Mandy Sonstegard will return to Red Wing to resume studies at the Ladies Seminary. Iver A Pederson dies January 18 at about 4:30 am after long illness. Born September 23, 1870, in Burbank Town, age 34 years 3 months 26 days, survived by parents, two brothers, one sister. Funeral held at home then Crow River Lutheran Church with Rev. Tolyo officiating, burial in nearby cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Pariah Guild
Mre. A
Peterson
Georgeville Creamery
Mandy ‘Sonstegard
Red Wing
Ladies’ Seminary
Iver Pederson
Iver A. Pederon
Decessed
Burbank
Crow River
Tolo
Toly
A M. Junowon
Martin
Iver Johanov
Linas
Haldor Koroeliuson
Olof Wang
Local News From Kandiyohi and Area
Kandiyohi notes a new feed mill at the farmer's elevator soon ready for work. Mr. Anderson, section foreman for 25 years, enjoys a lay-off. Gilbert Johoson returned from Minneapolitan treatment by a magnetic healer. Mr. Freeberg bore the sale day fee last Wednesday with unusual turnout. Services Sunday at the school house by Rev. Waaler and Rev. Linderholm. Woodmen Lodge basket social last Friday drew large attendance. a literary program was rendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Gilbert Johoson
Minsowapolin
Freeberg
Waaler
Atwater
Linderholm
Woodmen Lodge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anna Carlson
M. Sophia Carlaog
Ole Lundquist
State Sheriffs’ Association
St. Paul
Kandiyoht
Threshermen's National Protective Association
Bonde Hall
Ladiea Ald Society
Swedan Lutheran Church
Sherif Luchqulat
John Malmberg
J. C. Preese
Isaac Nordstrom
John M. Downs
Rubie
Ruble Block
Emme Danibsim
M. E
A. E. Rice
Camaguay
Puerto Principe
Cashman K. Rice
Ladies Social Union
E. W. Lawin
Minnesota Clerke of Court Association
H. J. Ramset
Rampett Wee
John Ekander
Marion
Ohio
Huber Threshing Machine Company
Alblo J. Nelson
St Mary's Church
J. ©. Walab
A. T. Nordin
Bottineau
N. D
PE. Nordin
Minnespolis
W. T. Swenson
Bess
Great Northern Railway Company
James al
Sta
Priday
Wheels of Justice
District Court
Walfred Olson
Andrew Anderson
A. T. Nelson
Platatilt
George Muller
Willmar Va
Sam'l Osmund
Sam'l Olson
Bratech & Vield
Albert P. Eobauser
Daly
March Bros
Samuel Porter
Mason W. Spicer
Thor Evenson Ve. Ellam
P. Storaker
Tilla Storaker
Charles Joneson
J.j.downs
Samuel Oleon
Oterose & Downs
Gerard Landweer
John T. Ove
Joan W. Arcoander
Ole E. Filme
Peder K. Lokken
Charles Johnson
David Patton
Kandiyobi
Ditch Appeal
F. L. Jonea
Edue Nilson
Jons Nilson
A. F. Nordin
John W. Arctander
BR. P. Smith & Sons Ve
K. Samuel
Nela Thompson
George V McLauchlin
Charles Jobovon
Harry H. Wells
Julls O’brien O'Phelan
P. D.o’phelan
Thomas E. O'Brien
Benjamin Waterman
Peter Bonde
George Henry Stephens
John W. Archander Sod
Otterness & Downa
O. A. Sandven
Ralph Teletad
Samuel Olron
March Bror
Dagget & Todd
K.E Berg
H. BE
Ploreth
Samwel Porter
Charles Jobo
Joho
Willmer Canadian Land Company
Jobo W. Archander
Oterness & Downe
C. A. Poses
John
State of Minnesota
B. F. Miller
Tate
Samuel
Eer
Pdare
A. J’. Nordic
Mias Hulda L. Monson
Anna F. Johnson
Julio Bergauist
Bergquist
Lars Johan Broterg
Peter Gilbertson
L. O. Thorpe
Mr. Thorpe
Christina Arne- Bon
Livenss
Linder Antonson
Synthia D. Cotler
Mary Jane Coyne
Conrad Wigdahl
Esse
City of
Wilimar
Woman's Institute
Mra
Geo. W. ‘Tyler
Sante Claus
Ming Esther "Tallman
Migs
Nellie Daan
Plano’Solo
Mra. and
Lerson
Svea
Jaoka
G. Adaman
O. Granquiss
P. S
Emma Williamson
Edoe Norstrom
Bomn
Tarevne— Begle
Svea Co- Operative Creamery Co
Efueravon
L. M. Sorenson
Mitchell
Ringville
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