Big Day at Bethesda Homes in Willmar District
Last Sunday Bethesda Homes day drew a large crowd to the Homes at Eagle Lake in the Willmar District. Morning services featured Rev Nicolay Nilson of Willmar, noon served winehean free to visitors, Lake Lillian Band performed, and an afternoon program included singing, an auto by Mrs Jorstad, speeches by Rev J Mattson Rev E Aas Rev A M Arntzen and Rev E O Larson. A collection for old folk and orphanage totaled 256 47.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethesda
Willmar
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Eagle Lake
Nicolay Nilson
Lake Lillian
Jorstad
J. Mattson
Allendale
Minn
Freechurch
E. Aas
Minneapolis
A. M. Arntzen
E. 0. Larson
School district seeks bond issue to complete building
At a school meeting on Saturday evening July 19 the Board of Education will request a bond issue of 7000 dollars to finish the under construction building and equip it. Bonds run to Minnesota with four percent interest plus a state bonus. If the bond fails, taxation will fund the amount. About 22000 dollars funds contracts for new building parts and about 15000 for equipment. The money not due until next year. state funds may not be available until July 1 of next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Minnesota
State Investment Board
Tragedy near coal chute shocks Willmar crowd
The body of Carl Hilder Anderson was found near the coal chute by the Great Northern grounds. Investigators noted two deep throat wounds and a broken razor nearby. Police considered the case murder but the coroner ruled suicide. $52 missing and facial fingerprints on cards raise questions. Anderson, born 1882 in Sweden, had a $1000 life policy for sister Olga. family details listed in Willmar records.
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Carl Anderson
Great Northern
Ed. Patchell
Great Northern Round House
Patchell
Round House
J. C. Jacobs
Bergeson
St. Paul
Peterson
Anderson
Pacfic Avenue
Delmonico Cafe
F. M. Rief
Maloney's
Carl Hilder Anderson
Dalsland
Sweden
Carl
O. N. Redeen
Stockholm
S.D
Carl Baklund
Watertown
Olga Sophirer
Twin Brook
S. D
August Anderson
Bend
Oregon
Willmar
Olga Anderson
Sophker
Nonpartisan League Picnics Planned This Week
Ernest Mertzen will address Nonpartisan League meetings at Raymond on July 10 and at Spicer on July 11. The Spicer picnic is by special invitation from its residents, following a recent New London meeting. The League’s county membership is expected to grow for this biennial period, signaling recovery from earlier faction pressures. Prof. and Mrs. Wallace H. Martin and three children plan a visit this week to J. H. Martin, coming from Rockwell Iowa after visiting Mrs. Martin's mother. Prof. Martin taught at State College this past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Mertzen
Raymond
Spicer
New London
League
Wallace H. Martin
Instruct ors Surprise Men s Union Outing at Park
Last Sunday the Men s Union of the Lutheran Synod held its annual outing at Assembly Park with English services in the forenoon and a 2 20 o clock session. Professors Pederson and Harstad from the Seminary were honored with gold chains as the Willmar Band performed in the closing, and ladies and other members were thanked with memorabilia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Synod Church
Assembly Park
Andersen
A. C. Pederson
Geo. Harstad
GSELVIG & CO hardware advertises paint and supplies
Local hardware firm GSELVIG & CO promotes Sherwin Williams paints and varnishes along with brushes, linseed oil, and turpentine. The ad invites inquiries by phone, highlighting a full line of painting materials to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwin Williams
Gselvig & CO
Willmar Pastor to Story City Church Resigns After 15 Years
Rev J N Andersen of Vinje and Vik or Lutheran churches announces resignation to accept a call to St Peter Lutheran church at Story City. Congregation regrets loss after fifteen years of successful, harmonious leadership. departure planned for late August or early September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Andersen ii
Ced Bunany
St. Petera Lutheran Church
Story City
Vinje
Vikor
Ev. Andersen
Bev. Anderson
Ander
Tollefson Norstedt Wedding at Bethel Parsonage
Oscar Tollefson and Miss Minnie Norstedt of Lake Andrew wed at Bethel parsonage July 8 at 5 p.m. Rev Jesper Holmquist officiated with attendants Harry Myhre and Ethel Jacobean. The Tribune also notes Bryan Sperry and Iver Nelson landing home from overseas, a basket social at English Methodist church with Epworth League, and local farm purchases near Kandiyohi and Svea with details of owners and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Methodist Church
Fourth Street
Epworth League
Willmar Hosts Major Auto Races With Polo and Ruth Law
Promoter Hankinson signs Wilmar contract for a July 18 auto racing meet at Kandiyohi County Fairgrounds. Notables invited include George Clark and other top drivers, with an auto polo exhibition and Ruth Law performing aerial stunts. Six races with handsome purses expected, aiming for one of the Northwest’s largest motor events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Hankinson
Kansas City
Wilmar Commercial Club
Kandiyohi
Fair Erounda
Hankingon
George Clark
Detroit
America
Blentenz
Bletenz
Sheep Head's Bay
Bob Burman
Willmar
Brainard Peeves
Minerva Clark
Benz
Peugeot ‘Stone
Fiat Special Scheinbell
Harrington Ruttenburr
Sult
Fujikawa Nippen Leeeeq
Hudson Chatsey
Big West
Ann Fairs
Willmar Meet
Ruth Law
Northwest
Hankinson
North Dakota
Rev Oehler and Mrs King Placed on School Ticket
Small turnout at Monday night caucus in Willmar as Rev F H Oshler and Mrs Thomas H King named nominees for Board of Education. Other notes include marriages Emma Myhre Lindgren and Minnie Johnson Thyden, stray white horse at Eckdahl barn, and local wartime updates on Loyal Hoyt and Sgt Ed Christopherson. several car sales by Johnson Erickson Motor Co. with Dodge and Paige models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. B. Carlaon
W. PB. Lawson
Board of Education
F. H. Oshler
Thomas H. King
A. O. Forsberg
Ben Benson
G. A. Erickson
Oblo Returns to Gorans Homa Family Notes
Gorans Homa, son of Mr and Mrs, is listed in family notices and local obituaries with a brief return announcement. The item notes lineage and familial ties, typical of community notices in the period paper.
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Suse
Gorans Homa, el Aorees
Mr. and
Mr. 3
Oblo
State Meeting of the Willmar Letter Carriers Convention
Wiltmar will host the State Letter Carriers Convention this week with about fifteen delegates. The headquarters are at Merchants Hotel and business sessions at the Masonic Temple, opening at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Wallin gives the welcome, followed by an omnibus tour and a civic party at the Masonic hall. Delegates from Twin Cities and downstate towns arrive Thursday evening on a special car. Association president is A. B. Land of Minneapolis and secretary E. J. Dugan of St. Paul.
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St Suc
Willmar Commercial Guu
Masonic Hall
Twin Cities
A. B. Land
Minneapolis
E. J. Dugan
St. Paul
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Bethesda Homes
Mitchell Lewis
Jacques of
The
Silver North
Norma Talmadge
Billy Weasle
Messenger
Priscilla Dean
Larry Seman
Alice Brady
Viola Dana
Rupert Julius
the Kaiser
Berlin
Borda
Stevens
France
Herbert E. Stevens
63Rd Infantry
Alexandria
Marshall
Osakis
Herbert
Gazette Office
Berg
Clarence Berg
602Nd Engineers
Argonne
St. Mihiel
Pennock
M. E. Church
Sidney Stromert
William H. Beacon
Cottonwood
87Th Division
William
J. K. Barrett
Kandiyohl
Nels Anderson
Kandiyohi Township
Mr. Carlson
J. Swenson
Willmar Hospital
Conducted By
B. J. Branton
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Backer Ave
Fourth St
Lewis E. Coss
Geo. C. Mickelson
Chiropractic
Palmer School of Chiropractic
U. C
Eth St
Realdance
Davison Hospital
Litchfield Avegus
Willmar, Minnesota
P. C. Davison
M. D
C. M. Miles Mary Brugman
Pederson
Harstad
Sion
Ladies’ Aid
A. C. Pedergon
Sgt
Danielson
Fred A. Danielson
62Nd Engineers
Army
George Hougan
Sioux City
Atlantic
Paul Anderson
U. S
Aeolus
Iverson
Carl Iverson
Chas. Flann
Alphia Otterness
Flann
Miss. Otterness
Clarence Tommeraasen
Miss Otterness
Second Street West
Chas. A. Miner
Chas. S. Flann
Miner
Arthur Hanson
Hoboken
Merritt
N. J
Cpl
Hanson
Motor Transport Corp
Chi Ta
Willmar Pasto
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J. N. Andersen
of .Vinje
Vikor Lutheran Church
Hae
Anderson-Hitter
Edna V. Anderson
Mfr
C. J. Anderson
Alfred F.ee
Adams
East 32Nd Street
Beewyn
L. F. John
Vanderveer Park Christian Church
J. C. Base
Brooklyn
N. Y
Here
David Phillipe
67Th Tratation Corp
David
Milaca
Bis
Ideen
Y. P
Mission Churches of
Antoni Sundberg
Adeline and
Myrtle
Esther Nickelson
Emil Nickelson
Esther Larson
Esther Anderson
Swan Anderson
New York
Y. McNairy
Nichols-Hicks-McNairy
California
C. A. Nichols
Svea
Swan Nelson
Minnie
P. N. Nelson
Nela Nelson
Red Cross
Bryan Sperry
R. F. C. Bryan
Camp Merritt
New Jersey
Iver Nelson
58Th Engineers
Sigvald Nelson
Atlantic Ocean
Kandlychi
D. W. McLaughlin
James Lew Jer
W. M. Alexander
Kandiyohi Station
Sveasterday
Victor Bergquist
Nels Christopherson
Gilbert
George E. Reynalds
Bertha
Toger
Nudacsau Grex
Camas
Kerk Haven
Thyden-Johnson
Minnie Johnson
Leanus Thyden
C. A. Johnson
Andrew Thyden
Jesper Holmquist
Swedish Lutheran Church
Amy Johnson
Lambert Thyden
Java
Eckdahl
Ben Parmeter
W. E. Somerville
New Ulm
Mr. Parmeter
New Ulm Grocery Company
Loyal Hoyt
B. C. Hoyt
Company 4
303Rd Motor Transport Corps
Hoyt
Hoyt Brothers
South Dakota
Christopherson
Ed. C. Christopherson
Second Army
A. C. Christopherson
Arctander Township
Hougen
Barney A. Hougen
4Th Division
Sanitary Corp No
Oscar Howell
Reeder
Dodge
Johnson-Erickson Motor Company
Albin Blomgren
Albert Kleinhuizen
Otis Halverson
Norway Lake
Adolph Johnson
John H. Martin
Paige
O. L. Quie
Uncle Sam
Gray
Bill
Etta Knott
Dellared Abrahamson
Jennis
Regale
Re Son
Jel A Alice Stob
Hillis Bengen
Spacth Cottage
Green’ Lake Beach
Cora Spaeth
Willmar W. C. T. U
M. T. Sandbo
Lundquist
Walter Lundquist
S¢th Infantry
Walter
Camp Grant Juma
Irving
Sig Klabo
Seattle
Wash
Goldenrod Society
Goldenrod Farmers’ Club
P. H. Frye
Litchfield
Lighfield
William Desmond i
Gallagher
Bryant Washburn
Saturday Evening Post
Lila Lee
Marguerite Clark
Louis Bennison
D. W. Griffith
Constance Talmadge
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