Prominent Citizen Matt Sandbo Dies After Illness
Matteh T Sandbo, 36 years old, former Willmar city council member and restaurateur, died at 5:15 AM after a twelve week illness from typhoid fever and quick consumption. He leaves a wife, 19 month old son, father Ole Sandbo, four brothers Albert Edward Alexander Olof, a sister Tilda, and several business interests including Black Bay and Morning Glory Mining Companies. A severe storm near New Paynesville caused extensive damage to mills, farms, and structures, with losses reported across Kandiyohi County and nearby towns.
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Matthias T. Sandbo
Matt. Sandbo
Newmarket
Scott County
Minn
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Willmar
Ole Sandbo
Albert Sandbo
Mason City
Edward
Alexander
Olof
Tilda Sandbo
St. Louis Bay
Miss
Funeral Service And Interment Planned In Lutheran Church
The funeral is set for tomorrow afternoon with a brief service at 2 o'clock at the residence. Remains will be moved to the Lutheran Synod church for final services, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. C Heimdahl will officiate.
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Lutheran Synod Church
Rev. C. Heimdahl
Lergyman
O Brien seeks license transfer to Willmar man
P H O'Brien plans to transfer his saloon license as he sells out and goes on the road as a traveling salesman for a wholesale house. The notice published in the Atwater Republican Press asks for the license transfer to Hans Johnson of Willmar. Olson and Skoolheim begin foundation work on the new library building with completion expected late September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. O'Brien
Hat
Imigeton
O'Brien
Atwater Republican Press
Hans Johnson
Willmar
Olson & Skoolheim
City Salons Meet and City Bills Approved
At the adjourned City Council meeting last Monday evening a large batch of bills was ordered paid including old year debts from the prosperous saloon era. Four hundred dollars was paid to H Olson on an old bill for erecting the power house. The Augusta Avenue and part of First street grading contract was awarded to John T Swenson for 105 dollars. Water and Light Commissioners were paid 1666 dollars 62 cents to apply on the city water light contract. Interest expanded debt of 75 dollars was paid. Elitewalks were condemned and new cement walks ordered on business streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Olson
Augusta Avenue
First Street
John T. Swenson
Water & Light Commissioners
Water and Light
Lightning strikes granary at Dovre causes heavy damage
A storm night storm strikes J. J. Bjork's granary at Dovre destroying one wall and part of the roof. Bjork's son Eddy was knocked back by a nearby lightning stroke but not seriously hurt. Smoke and sulphur filled the air as boards turned to sawdust. damage estimated at about 30 dollars.
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J. J. Bjork
Bjork
Eddy
Miss Clara Larson brought to Willmar for care
Miss Clara Larson daughter of L H Larson of Lake Andrew was brought to Willmar last Monday from Strandberg South Dakota where she spent time with her grandmother Mrs Nels Ellison. She has been ill and will stay under Dr Johnson care before returning home. She came with her uncle Joseph Ellison sister Nellie Larson and Mr Albert Johnson. The Lutheran Bethel Church Rev Peterson received a month's mission assignment to North Dakota and started yesterday. He expects to return for services on the first Sunday in August. On Sunday July 19 pulpit to be supplied by Rev Lundberg or Mr Lindgren of Svea.
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Willmar
Clara Larson
L. H. Larson
Lake Andrew
Strandberg
S. D
Nels Elisson
Mine Larson
Dr. Johnson
Joseph Ellmeson
Misa Nellie Larson
Albert Johnson
Lutheran Bethel Church
Peterson
North Dakota
Lundbere
Lindgren
Svea
Two Porkers in Court In Friction Over A Blind Pig Case
In Willmar city hall last Monday a blind pig case ended with Ben Waterman pleading guilty after a jury failed to reach a verdict. Judge Otterness placed a 65 fine. Waterman may move on. Earlier City of Willmar vs Chas Hilson saw a guilty verdict and 50 fine or 40 days jail. A Sunday school picnic is planned July 16 by First Presbyterian at Sperry Grove Footlake, with a 9 o’clock march from the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Waterman
Peter Olson
Olson
Muller
Otterness
Waterman
J. W. Kent
John C. Berg
B.C. Wellin
Henry C. Johnson
Otto Wennerlund
N.O. Nelson
John Dale
J. G. Jones
Willmar
Chas
Hilson
O. B. Swalin
First Presbyterian
Sperry Grove
Footlake
A Successful Fourth Observed by Willmar Lutherans
The Lutheran Free church and friends celebrated the Fourth with exercises at the church and parsonage grounds in Willmar after rain ruined plans for Glarum farm. Rev Helland of Minneapolis spoke on liberty and patriotism, Achorus sang the national anthem, violinist Mr. Ormbeck entertained, and receipts from dinner and refreshment sales totaled 107 dollars with 85 dollars cleared by the ladies. Also reported are broom price increases due to floods and news of Ellen Nygren’s appendectomy in Minneapolis.
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Lutheran Free Church and Friends
Glarum
Willmar
Gynild
Helland
Minneapolis
Achorus
A. Gilbertson
Ormbeck
Free Mail Delivery Expands On Local Routes
Changes to mail service at the start of the month split trips into two daily routes for Ringville Burbank and Colfax with Week Geer delivering to Burbank Colfax and T K Hasbrouck serving Ringville. Free delivery boxes may be placed along routes, applies also to Norway Lake Sunbury route via Mr Griefson.
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Ringville
Burbank
Colfax
Week Geer
T. K. Hasbrouck
Norway Lake
Sunbury
Griefson
New London Times
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Great Northern
William Hoeft
Gotleib Krupe
Kruger
Belgrade
Georgeville
Nels Erickson
the Tribune
Kandiyohi
Festle
Wai
Neem Vents
Joy Lawns
Madras
Matthias T. Sandro
King Pigger
Broom Corn
K. T.otos
Mise Ellen Nygren
Great Northern Railroad
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