Local residents visit friends and relatives across Minnesota and Canada
Mrs. C G Canfield visited St Paul last Thursday. G E Qvale and Ole C Olson of Norway Lake, Kandiyohi, Ada and Spicer residents made short trips. Dozens of locals traveled to cities for visits, weddings, and concerts, returning to Willmar, Minneapo lis, and surrounding towns. Notable names include Hinderlie, Bigham Edwards, Thorvig, Peterson, and Floren with various fleeting visits and cross county visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Canfield
St. Aul
G. E. Qvale
Elodson
Wis
Ole C. Olson
Norway Lake
Willmar
N. H. Hanson
Kandiyahi
Anna
M. Sophia Carlvon
Spicer
Ida Sanderson
Gladys Ziesemer
Litchfield
Leonard Melin
Pauline Thorvig
Kergitha Thorvig
D.T. Soderholm
Minneapolis
Dovre
Alfred Bergeson
John Thorne
Ogilvie
A. B. Hinderlie
Ada
Ellen Abrahamson
F. J. Bigham
Hazel Edwards
Tracy
Laura Peterson
Rosendale
Alvina So Yrengon
T. ©. Gilbert
O. L. Lien
J.C. Jambs
FOSS TOLLEFSON Weds Anna Foss In Moorhead Parlor Ceremony
Real estate man I C Tollefson marries Coal Harbor North Dakotas Anna Foss in private Moorhead ceremony attended by relatives. Rev John Peterson officiates. Bride's sister Christine attends. Foss brother acts as best man. Couple to reside at 14th street and Trott avenue in Willmar after Feb 1. Also notes Tennessee liquor prohibition passage and other regional society items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. Tollefson
Anna Foss
Coal Harbor
N. D
Columbia Hotel
Moorhead
John Peterson
Moorhead Lutheran Free Church
Foss
Christine
Fargo
C. C. Tollefson
14Th Street
Trott Avenene
Kerkhoven
Swift County
North Dakota
Tollefson
Willmar
the Tribune
Burglars Blow Safe and Loot Store at New London
Robbers blew open the New London post office safe and J G Peterson’s store safe last Thursday night, stealing about 125 dollars in cash and 150 dollars in postage stamps. They fled toward Green Lake mills, stole a horse and cutter, then sped to Willmar and likely reached the twin cities before detection. Sheriff Bonde and Postmaster Crosby investigated. the horse was found at Madison feed barn in Willmar. Inspector Drake joined the case. The looting shows signs of expert handling, with doors tied and barricaded. third such strike on Peterson’s store. The play Under Two Flags is set for the town to raise funds for a new Athletic club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
J. G. Peterson
Green Lake
C. A. Nyberg
Willmar
Twin Cities
Bonde
Crosby
Greenlake Mills
Payneaville
Hawick
Stearns County
Greenlake
C. K. Robinson
Madison
Cutter
Charley Nyberg
Post Office
Drake
Peterson
Luther Seminary Glee Club Delights Willmar Audience
A crowded Willmar hall welcomed the Luther Seminary Glee Club on Sunday. They sang old favorites including Kirken den er et Gammelt Hus and Annie Laurie with strong baton work by Prof. Dahle. Ed Struxness sang Soivi Ro and Ung Magnus with Grieg’s Den Store Hvide Fick highlighted. Prof. Howe spoke on God’s Man Daniel and the club received a homes reception before departing for Belview for two concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Seminary
Lindeman
Mébrings
Ren’ Markt
Blir
Sovi
Ed Struxness
Ung Magnus
Grieg
Hvide
Belview
Hamline
Death of former Willmarite in Washington State
John Selin received a telegram from Palouse Washington announcing the death of his brother Ole Selin who formerly lived in Willmar. Cause of death typhoid fever amid other diseases. Robt Otterness and spouse left to attend the funeral. The family has suffered multiple illnesses including Mattie who died in April, and Nannie and Olive remaining as teachers and bedridden. The family may return to Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Selin
Palouse
Wash
Ole Selin
Robt
Otterness
Selin
Mattie
Mr. Selin
Nannie
Olive
Mrs. Selin
Minnesota
Tax collection tour for personal property Feb dates
Going aseBburer acum will be at multiple venues to collect personal property taxes. Dates run from Feb 8 to Feb 18 with stops at Arctander Town hall Norway Lake Sunbury Colfax Burbank Roseville Irving Lake Elizabeth East Lake Lillian Lake Lillian and Roseland Holland at Prinsburg store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctander
Norway Lake
Sunbury
Colfax
Burbank
Roseville
Hawick
Irving
Creamery
Lake Elizabeth
East Lake Lillian
Thorpe
Lake Lillian
Roseland
W. A. Lindquist
Holland
Prinsburg
Five Hundred Children Line Up for Free Tablet Gift
Elfstrum Co. offered a five cent tablet to every pupil who visited their new store from 4 PM, signing a register. In hours nearly 500 youngsters enlisted, and by closing 188 more added names. Eva Delle ree signed first, with George Brogren close behind. Ida and Marie Per 800 joined late in the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elfstrum Co
Evroy
Eva Delleree
George Brogren
Ida
Marie Per- 800
California-bound Qvale couple tour Midwest to West Coast
Mr. and Mrs. Qvale traveled to Minneapolis on Friday then to Hudson Wisconsin before heading to Los Angeles California on Sunday. They were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew O'Brien of Graceville. Mr. Qvale plans to return in about a month while Mrs. Qvale will stay on the coast until some time in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qvale
Minneapolis
Hudson
Wis
Los Angeles
Cal
Andrew O'Brien
Graceville
Destructive Fire Destroys The Fair Store Stock
Fire early Monday destroyed the entire stock of The Fair store. Night Patrolman Westgaard and Herman Brem alerted the fire, which spread from a stove explosion likely caused by coal. Loss about $9,000 with $7,700 insured, building damage around $250 and $1,200 insured. Owner H A Halverson plans unclear. reopening likely but delayed. Also notes Margaret Minton Stock Company offerings and Baptist Mission Circle meeting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wali
Westgaard
Herman Brem
London & Lancashire
North British Mercantile
Orient Company of
Hartford
Settler of 58 William H Clark Dies in Irving
William H Clark of Irving aged nearly 86 died at his home on Lake Calhoun Sunday Jan 17 after a brief illness. Pioneer of Kandiyohi County, he arrived in Minnesota in 1854 and helped establish early settlements and a sawmill. Survived by wife Jane Adams and 3 children Norman, William Jr and Blanche. Funeral held last Wednesday at Union Grove Cemetery. Rev Akers officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Clark
Irving
Lake Calhoun
Akers
Atwater
Union Grove
Oneida County
N. Y
Minnesota
Fullerville
Eagle Lake
Faribault
New London Township
Altho
Clear Lake
St. Cloud
Jane. Adams
Jephtha'Adams
Emerson Adams
Norman Clark
Blanche
Clark
Dovre Township
Kandiyohi
Charlie J. Carlson
Martin County Farmer Wins World Corn Prize
Martin George of Martin County earned first prize for the best corn at the Omaha world exposition, reflecting Minnesota's lead in quality corn. The Albert Lea Times-Enterprise credits George and notes Minnesota's growing glory as a center of the corn belt and its long reputation as a bread and butter state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin County
Martin George
Omaha
Lincoln's Centennial Celebration Planned for Lincoln Birthday
Preparations for a public centennial celebration of Lincoln's birthday on February 12 are under way. The event will be held at the opera house with the public schools organizing. Rev. Marion D. Shutter of Minneapolis will be the featured speaker. Further details will be announced later. Miss Martina Ditmarson of Irving left for Wimbledon after visiting Mr and Mrs Joba Feig over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Opera House
Marion D. Shutter
Minnneapolis
Martina Ditmarson
Irving
Wimbledon
Mra
Joba Feig
Deserter Surrenders to Fort Snelling After Desertion
A. L. Garlitz, a Second Cavalry deserter from Des Moines Town, turned himself in last week. Sheriff Bonde delivered him to Fort Snelling to face military authorities. He faces about a year in a military prison for desertion, with his term due in July. He had been working near town, then came forward last fall with remorse. He had lived six miles west of town and previously worked for John Swenson and John Gesch. He expressed willingness to accept the punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonde
A. L. Garlitz
Fort Snelling
Garlitz
Second Calvary
Des Moines
John Swenson
John Gesch
Local Briefs Highlight Social Events and Departures
Dwight Gates appointed Gazette reporter. Atwater Eastern Star initiates large class at Odd Fellows hall tonight. Randall Stockwell hosts eleventh birthday party Friday. Mrs H W Rost hosts Silent Club Friday. Flo Jalian to lead silence Monday. C W Armstrong travels to Minneapolis to secure gym equipment for Willmar Athletic Club opening early next month. Miss Helen and Josephine Jenness host six oclock dinner for Ruth and Jessie Spicer. Mrs A N Lewis entertains ladies Thursday. six tables, then refreshments. aided by Mrs Handy, Fred Smith, and Alton Crosby. Napoleon dies. authorities order shooting to end his suffering. Swedish Lutheran conference in Grove City with delegates Bergquist and Carlson. Martin E Tew touring Kansas to southern Minnesota on lyceum circuit. John Gilbertson leaves for six months Norway trip. visits Chicago and New York. sails Feb 3 to reunite with long-lost parents. E Herberg, former Great Northern agent, leaves for Crookston to head Central Life, leaving Willmar amid well-wishers who expect success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Gates
New Gazette
Eastern Star
Atwater
Odd Fellows Hall
Randall Stockwell
H. W. Rost
Silent Club
Flo Jalian
C. W. Armstrong
Minneapolis
Willmar Athletic Club
Helen
Josephine Jenness
Ruth
Jessie Spicer
A. N. Lewis
Cinch
Lewis
Mesdames F. C
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Mabel
Emily Halvorson
Sam Anderson
Emma Miller
C. P. Rice
Swartz
Bridgeport
Fred Schwartz
J. B. Johnson
Gon Victor
John H. Johnson
Kandiyobi
H. QO. Kloster
Genevieve
Benson
Annie Hough
J. I. Millard
Thos. Quie
P. Johnson
John Styles Jr
Northfield
Harrison Sherwood
Carleton College
Emil Bjorberg
Daryl Tone
Gordon Oliver
Stillwater
Mary Thorson
Peter Heimiahl
A. Bjornberg
Bjorberg
Victor Fridland
Malve Anderson
Betteen
Frank Covell
Emil Pierson
Hilmer
J. Ryd
Ellsworth
Esmond
N. D. Gustaf Rasmusson
Whitefield
Kjos
J. A. Floren
Grove City
Hamline Seminary
Ida Jacobson
Marcella
John Nyberg
Cornelia Jacobson
Henry Quarnstrom
Moose Jaw
Canada
Quarnstrom
Miller
Foss-Tollefson
Kandiyohi County
Cunnessee
Teunessee
J. H. Olson
Ben Olson
New South Dakota State House
Pierre
D. H. Olson
Stillwater, F
Ionning
Ortonville
Granite Falls
United States
Cubs
P. Sjoblom
Augustana Bynod
Minneapolia
Augustana Church
Sjoblom
Ouida
Milaca
Sioux City
Evan E. A. Miner
Northern Pacific
Chas Ae Jwho
Iowa
Willmar —Ite
Washington State
California
Oig
S. E. Magnuson
Margaret Minton
Lena Rivers
Power of the
Cross
Mission Circle of the Baptist Church
O. H. Ekdahl
Vega
Bonde Hall
N. B. Swalin
C. L. Collin
Esther Peterson
Messrs. Collin
A. O. Nordstrom
Miss Peterson
A. F. Nordin
Joe Larson
A. O. Forsberg
Soldier
Homme
Atickera
Snort
Snortum
Tle
C. E. Nordberg
Lutheran Free Church of
Wm. Nelson
Iver Peterson
Gris Clavesen
Peter Swenson
C. Sanderson
William Olson
Casper Aune
Jennie Swenson
John Knutson
Nordberg
Napoleon
Gilbertson
John Bergquist
Rev
Lundberg
Svea
August Carlson
Swedish Lutheran Church
Martin E. Tew
Kansas
Nebraska
Mr. Tew
Wright Lyceum Bureau
Clarion
Chicago 1
John Gilbertson
G. N
Norway
Chicago
New York
Land of the Midnight Sun
E. Herberg
Great Northern
Crookston
Central Life Assurance Society
Herberg
Wold & Simons
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