Hospital Topic of Discussion At City Meeting
Discussion at the Masonic Temple reviewed plans for a new city hospital funded by private donations with city and county aid. Speakers urged a noncommercial hospital governed without doctor control and with female incorporators, citing Mayo and Minneapolis examples to guide a civic project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanson
Speer
Gin Tsu Urin
Christian Jolmand
de Bunl
Nortfutessern Hospital
Minneapolis
Johnson
San Diego Expo Expands Scope for 1916 International Exposition
A preparatory meeting discusses subscriptions for a new hospital, with a diverse committee from many walks of life. The San Diego Expo's scope expands greatly to include Canada, Russia, France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Brazil, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, using many displays from the Francisca Exposition. The ship Mars arrives with 150 tons of government exhibits for deployment through 1916, and official participation grows with multiple government bands and troops expected on grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Resisy Lauia-California Internation i Esposition
Canada
Russia
France
I Haly
Germany
Austria
Brazil
Netherlands
Switzerland
United States
San Francisco
Ve OMA Club Holds Meeting and Elects Officers
The club met at Club Rooms last Thursday with spot attendance. Reports by secretary and treasurer were read and approved. Officers for the ensuing year elected: Donnington President, Odell Vice President, Lundquist Secretary, Haines Treasurer, Curran Sargeant-at-Arms. Directors are Cyrison, Burdick, Bjorberg, Anderson, Leach, Nordstrom. Club finances sound. forty five members. They moved to new rooms over Berkness Lundberg Co and invite members to attend or help as guides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ve Oma
Ours
Imeeline
Vemos
Imeehosent
Ialw
Donnington
Kr. A.W
Lundberg Cos
Enide
Atwater Co operatives to Convene Annual Meeting
Martin A. Anderson secretary of the Atwater Cooperative Mercantile Company sent notices for the annual business meeting at Atwater Town Hall on Wednesday at 1:30 PM. Ninety eight shareholders will nominate directors to be elected by referendum ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwater
Martin A. Anderson
Atwater Co-operative Mercanti’ Co
Atwater Town Hall
Prh
Kandiyohi Co op Plans Annual Meeting Feb Ninety
Kandiyohi Co operative Mercantile Company schedules its annual meeting at the M W A Hall on February 9 at one o clock. Seventy eight stockholders have received nominating ballots and notices sent by secretary C J Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandicohi_ Co-operative Mercantile Company
M. W. A. Hall
C. J. Nelson
Dr James S Gibson Kandiyohi pioneer passes away
Dr James S Gibson a Territorial pioneer and Kandiyohi’s first resident physician died in Wayzata. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in Atwater where he was an active member. He was born in Ayr Ontario in November 1842 and moved with his family across Ontario and to Dodge county before settling in Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Gibson
Gibson
Kandiyohi
Wayzata
Presbyterian Church
Atwater
James S. Gibson
Ayr
Ontario
West Union
Dodge County
Manterville
Northwestern College of Wasiota
Owatonna
Obituary of Dr Gibson Pioneer Minnesota Physician
In July 1866 at Owatonna Dr Gibson married Evaline Libby daughter of Methodist minister Thomas Libby. He studied at Chicago Medical College graduating 1869 then practiced at Green Lake 1869, New London 1870, Atwater from 1873 until retirement. He aided distressed citizens and civic progress leaving a son Atty Gibson and two daughters. Albert H Sperry attended the funeral. He answered every call despite weather or pay, noted for rugged health and selfless community service.
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Owatonna
Evaline Libby
Thomas Libby
Chicago
Gibson
Chicago Medical College
Green Lake
New London
Atwater
Atty, Gibson
Albert H. Sperry
Willmar
Dr. Gibson
Tribune
Sperry
Willmar Area News Briefs Include Shipments and Visits
Local and per al J. J. Rivkin shipped baled paper from Willmar businesses. Mildred Lundquist of Kandiyohi visited relatives here. Lois Sanden returned from a six week Iowa South Dakota trip. Captain Cushman A. Rice visited from Minneapolis to see Gov. Rice. Benson visitors Jacobson and Krueger hosted at Willmar. Willmar Co operative Mercantile stockholders to meet Feb 10 at the courthouse. Eyelet Club hosted by Mrs A Adams. Adolph M. Olander joins Woolen Mills at Litchfield as bookkeeper and assistant manager. County Auditor Nelson back from St Paul auditor meeting. Rev T M Findley to conduct services Sun Jan 30 in Paynesville Georgeville and New London. Reier Thorson visits Willmar. Prof Onstad and Ludvig Ellefson visit in transit. Freeberg and Nelson family visitors from Minot ND. Freeberg a Nelson relative. Engine 1137 on Sioux local had a whistle valve issue causing a 25 minute halt. Spicer Boat Shop sold to Carl and Martin Thompson of Green Lake. Chas Vettling and family plan March relocation to northern farm. Green Lake Breeze.
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J. J. Rivkin
Willmar
Mildred Lundquist
Kandiyohi
Lois Sanden
Iowa
South Dakota
Cushman A. Rice
Minneapolis
Gov. A. Be, Rice
Jacob Jacobson
Benson
Herman Krueger
Willmar Cooperative Mercantile Company
Court House
A. Adams
Eyelet Club
East Litchfield Ave
Adolph M. Olander
Litchfield
Nelson
St. Paul
Minnesota
T. M. Findley
Paynesville
Georgeville
New London
Reier Thorson
Lake Andrew
Ole J. Nickelsons
Prof
Onstad
Wittenberg
Wis
Brutlat Academy
Portland
N. D
Ludvig Ellefson
Sioux Falls
and. C. Freebere
Minot
Samuel Nelson
Freeberg
Sioux
Spicer Boat Shop
Chas. Vettling
Carl and
Martin
Thompson
Green Lake
Vettling
Green Lake Breeze
Roadside School Dedicated Near St Johns Church
The dedication of the new school in District No 45 near St Johns church last Thursday evening drew large crowds. Pupils and Willmar teachers filled entrances and basement as four bobsleigh loads attended with Supt G A Foster presiding and Lafayette school pupils performing songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Johns Church
Willmar
Supt
G. A. Foster
Willmar Associated Schools
Lafayette School
Willmar School Dedication Honors Pioneer Founders
A detailed account of the dedication of a new Willmar district school in 1914. Speakers include Nels Nelson, August Forsberg, C J Hanson, and Mabel Carney. The ceremony featured student pledges, civic praise, and a tour of the modern facility with east-facing windows, a well-lit basement, and a main upper floor. Voters approved bonds on August 22, 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Willmar
Minnesota
United States
C. J. Hanson
Nels Nelson
St. Johns Prairie
Nelson
August O. Forsberg
M. B. Michaelson
W. ©. Lawson
Board of Education
Thorwald Hanson
Dist. 45
Boys St
Roarside School details and local clerical obituary
The article notes the decision to build a school with Anton O Peterson as contractor on April 3 1915 and a total project cost of 3273 dollars. It lists the school board members and ground plans, plus teacher Alma Grimlund. It also covers the death of Rev Thomas E Cox in Chicago and summarizes his life and works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton O. Peterson
Willmar Hardware Co
John L. Hamann
H. Hy Hanon
C. J. Hanson
Roarside
Religious notices and meetings in various churches
Church notices list prayer meetings and weekly gatherings at Norw. Lutheran Free and Swedish Mission groups in Willmar including ladies aids, Sunday schools, youth societies, and English services. Also local socials and church events with dates, hosts, and locations.
Local Notices From Dovre and Grue Communities
Dovre notes a Vikir Ladies Aid meeting with Mrs Nels Alvig on February 2 and the Vikirs P. S. gathering at John Syvertson’s home next Friday. Several residents visit, move, or travel. Elgeross suffers grippe. family visits span Willmar, Benson, Paynesville, and Priam. The Equity social is well attended. Y P S planning at Eagle Lake church. Grue reports a new baby boy born January 19, local visits, farm moves, and upcoming Ladies Aid and Y P S meetings with details of hosts and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Flaten
Cecelia Swenson
Benson
Ye Old Tyme Supper at First Methodist Church
The First Methodist church men host Ye Old Tyme supper in the church basement on Tuesday evening February 1. Adults 35 cents, children under 15 25 cents. Tickets on sale. J A Curran left last Friday for a two week stay at mud baths in Shakopee Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
J. A. Curran
Shakopee, Minn
High School to Stage Sylvia Operetta This Week
The high school chorus under Miss James presents the operetta Sylvia Thursday and Friday evenings. A stage is ready in the auditorium and an 8 o clock curtain is expected for student and public performances with a 25 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia
James
Betty
Hiam
Tabbytam
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Anderson Bros
Iteas
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Trott Ave
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St. Paul's Church
Gilbert M. Foxwell
Gethsemane Church
B. J. Branton, M. D
B. E. Canfield, M. D
Willmar Hospital
B. J. Branton
Becker Ave
JS. Gibson
Roadside
Pennock
James F. Cox
Thomas E. Cox
St. Basil's Roman Catholic Church
Father Cox
McLean Court
Til
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Emmeteburg
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West Jackson Boulevard
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P. B. Hong
Cuarter
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L. C. Thorpe
Estrem
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Peter Fransen
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Israel Pedersen
O. Ruble
Joseph Dale
C. R. Larsen
Norw. Luth. Synod
Jane Thorpe
East Vinje
Fourth St
W. A. Rice
W. H. Jordan
Rrr
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Mesdames Chas. Hoglund
Albert Hanson
Viker Ladies’ Society
Nels Alvig
T. Alvig
Win. Hanson
B. Kleve
Chas. Olson
St, Luke's Episcopal
E. R. Todd
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Prinsburg
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Garritt
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Morris
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H. van Riet
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Lars Tendahl
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Murdock
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Strom
Svea
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Ed Paket Gee
Tn Aa Abaon
Wen
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Grue
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A. Halvorson
A. Nelson
Marion Fossum
Sophie Tallakson
Albert Brecke
Fagerland
Myrtle
Clarence Halvorson
Os‘car
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Gilbertson
Mr. O. Fossum
N. Tallakson
K. Thompson
Gunderson
Eagle Lake
Julius
Arthur Risdall
Grove City
Elof Monson
Knute Thompson
Adolph Thorstenson
Majestic Theatre
Zoe
Gelett Burgess
Robert Edeson
Vitagraph
Ni Morday
Jar
Diamord
Geraldine O'Brien
Reache
Frost Children’s Diseases
Sogge
Davison
Drs. Frost, Jacobs, Sogge
Willmar, Minn
Tel. Isi
Lewis E. Goss, D. G
Chiropractic
Palmer School of Chiropractic
U.C. A
MC. A
Bloomea
Loney Block
Std St
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