Fourth of July Celebrations face hazards and high spirits
The city’s Fourth of July events drew crowds to park stands and restaurants while refreshment stalls struggled against well licensed neighbors. A fakir and a colorful dog parade amused children as vendors reported brisk sales, with one restaurant noting over $90 in revenue and a dispenser of strong drinks claiming more than $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennon Band
Thia
Ole Nybakken
Hayes, Swift Co
Horton Burr
Vernon Stansberry
G. W. Johnson
Leary Residence
Litchfeld Avenue
Ibwan
Dover
An & Réeault
Local Brevities From Willmar News Briefs
Old papers for sale at this office and a stream of Willmar gossip. Visits, travels, and upcoming events populate the notes, listing residents, relatives, and attendees from St Paul to Benson. A mix of ads, notices, and local chatter captures a bustling small-town week.
Minnesota Court Docket Notes July Entries and Sentences
District Court entries include appeals by Margaret Ferguson and Amanda Hoglund, trials set by Judge Powers, and multiple Minnesota v. cases. Benjamin Waterman convicted with 50 dollar fine and 30 days, plus 30 more if unpaid. other defendants received jail terms or dismissals. Willmar cases list continua and fines. petty larceny pleas yielded 40 and 45 days. Marriage licenses note Andrew Johnson and Spick, Ole Bjorgan and Yorba Jobueon, all July 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Margaret Ferguson
Kandiyohi
Amanda Hoglund
Peter Johnson
Powers
State of Minnesota
Benjamin Waterman
Waterman
Village of
Willmar
Frank Hultberg
John W. O'Brien
Justice Court
Wm. J. Libby
State of
O. E. Ferguson
Andrew G. Johnson
Tis Spickof
Nordin
Ole Bjorgan
Yorba Jobueon
Leap by serenaut Mile Yeole at Central Park
A postponed chute leap took place yesterday near Central Park. Mile Yeole of Minneapolia soared in place of Florence LaBlanche, drawing a large crowd. The aeronaut landed safely in a cornfield west of the Burr real denve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
Serenaut
Mile, Yeole
Minneapolia
Mile
Florence LaBlanche
Burr Realdenve
Heat Victim Prostrated by Summer Spell in Willmar
Last week a report circulated in the village that Ole Nelson, Hamm's brewery wagon driver, collapsed from heat while cooling his head in cold water and remained unconscious at times. He recovered enough to move about the next day. A Swedish Lutheran pastor anniversary party was held with a cash donation of 37 given by Sam Nelson, plus songs and an address. Mrs. J. P. Hale, traveling with her husband, fractured her ankle when her buggy team spooked near Willmar and she was taken to the Merchants hotel for care. she is doing well at last report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wintner
Granite Falls
Ole Nelaon
Hamm
Firat
Nelaon
A. F. Nelson
Emily
Mra. Nelson
Sam Nelson
J. P. Hale
Willmar
Merchants Hotel
Haying and social life noted in Maine county pages
July reports show haying underway with many local visits and gatherings. Mr and Mrs Peter Westlund and daughter of Horace North Dakota visited relatives. Mission Friends held meetings in East Salem with several ministers. large crowds attended Sunday events. numerous outings and social events at Lake Lillian and surrounding towns. Fourth of July celebrations in Willmar Kerkhoven and nearby areas, plus weather, harvest outlook, and local projects noted.
Lake Lillian Local News and Social Roundup
Farmers crave no rain, Young People Society met at Hengtson's and raised funds, baptisms on Lake Lillian east shore drew crowds. Olivia to Atwater trip by George Pederson and Hilda Broberg, Hilda Erickson heads to Minneapolis, Ole Flann's family visiting, petition to move post office for the creamery site, mid summer picnics popular, Peter Opashi heads to Washington, Helen Flann returns from Susburgh, Mrs. B E Anderson and Hattie depart Elbow Lake, and Susan Grady’s status noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's Society
Hengtson
Andrew Swedin
Lake Lillian
Mra
Ole Flann
Wheaton
Mina
George Pederson
Hilda Broberg
Flann
Olivia
Atwater
Hilda Erickson
Minneapolis
Oscar Tandquist
P. Anderson
Lars Erickson
J. O. Larson
J. A. Swedie
Peter Opashi
of Washington
Hls
Misa Helen Flann
Susburgh
Mino
B. E. Anderson
Alster Hattie
A. E. Anderton
Elbow Lake
Mian
Susan's Grury
Fourth brings accidents and funds to Ringville area
July 4 events in Ringville report multiple injuries including broken arm leg and back with two fatalities feared. Erickson’s Fourth celebration featured speeches by Reverends Tolo Jordah Solum and strong choir singing. Crow River concerts and sports drew modest crowds as haying season begins and news slows. In nearby Gannessee, residents note farm sales, social events and a snowball serenade for a newlyweds couple CRACKER-JACK.
DeLeHunt's Parcel Delivery Service
City delivery ad offering trunks parcels packages and letters served to any part of the city. Promises prompt service with moderate charges. Office Great Northern Express contact by telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeLeHunt
Ste
Office
Great Northern Express
Fourth of July Balcony Collapse Injures Belgrade Crowd
The Belgrade Tribune reports a balcony collapse at Christianson’s restaurant during Fourth of July races. Injured include Mrs Bennet Lowry, Ed Hendrickson, Chris Schreiber Lake Henry, Christine Olson, Stenerson Georgeville, Mike Och Belgrade, Miss Effinger, Mrs Jorgenson, plus several others from Belgrade and Georgeville. Relief and sympathy extend to all affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade Tribune
Hovse
Christianson
Lake Henry
Christine Olson
Stenerson
Georgeville
Mike Och
Belgrade
Effinger
Claus Jorgenson
Katie Brown
Geo. Wrolaon
Fahlun July 8 Residents Celebrate and Visit
Crops look excellent and farmers are jubilant. Ed Norblom of Minneapolis visited his folks last week. Miss Mabel Anderson from Kandiyah visited relatives here. Mr and Mrs John W. Larson of Northfield were guests of Peter Felt’s family last week. Swedbergs of Carver stay with son August Swedberg. C A Anderson of Willmar and others visited August Lindblad’s last Friday. A large crowd attended Jonas Norlie’s firework display Saturday evening. Mrs E A Wahlquist formerly of this place now Red Wing, spent last week visiting. Richard Soderberg of Roseland called on friends. Elias Johnson’s family hosted a party east of the center-post. Clara Carlson returned from L. P. Felt’s last Sunday. Albert Hegstrom of the G A College St Peter spends week with parents. Marilda Hustin and Joste Rhen of Willmar called Sunday. C A Broman and family spent Sunday at Henry Broman’s Kandiyohi. Hattie and Henry Parsons visited Ole Johnson’s in Whitefield Sunday afternoon. Some men who went to Willmar for Independence Day got delayed by drink and stayed until next day. Deputy Kip.
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O. A. Sandren
Hillsboro
N. D
Chris
E. L. Mantor and Son
St. Paul
Willmar
Sauk Center
Board of Equalization
Rey
J. A. Frost and Son
Minneapolis
L. A
Sont
J. B. Boyd
Hagen
Weatby
Wis
Hattie Young
E. T. Young
Appleton
D. N. Tallman
Belle
Miss Thomas
Green Lake
Mra
O. B. Thorpe
Lola Nelson
Granite Falls
Willmar Bell
St. Cloud
Peter Westlund
Horace
J. A. Erlandson
Bengon
A. Ryden
Mission Friends
East Salem
J. G. Stéquist
Dassel
John Peterson
Nebraska
A. N. Osterholm
Ida Andeen
N. Frykman
Edne Peterson
Kandiyohbi
John Steumark
Roberta County
Freano
Cal
A. Anderson
Anderson
J. Hanson
Miss Norman
Charlie Prykman
Gustaf
Mesars
Emil Ostlund
Enfred Faulk
Miseas Mabel
Esther Rodlun
Ostlund
Annie Ohsberg
J. Halldin
M. Ergisman
Kerkhoven
Christine Eklund
John Ostlund
Pennock
Selma Johnson
Nannie Erickson
John Norman
Sandberg
Sam Sandberg
Peter Larson
Sigrid Benson
Enoch Ekstrom
Simon Frykell
Johnson, Erlandson
Ayden
Lake Florida
Minnie Carlyon
Jonas Johnson
August Norman
Charley Norman
Newsboy
Fahlun
Norblom
Mabel Anderson
Kandiyah
John W. Larson
Northfield
Peter Felt
Swedberg
Carver
August Swedberg
C. A. Anderson
Swan Swenson
Mias Gertrude Johnson
August Lindblad
Jonas Noriie
Whitefield
Kip
Priam News: Raymond visits and local business notes
July 8 reports show Johno Boylan trip to Raymond and Thorson boarding Jim Hill for county business. John Tygeson calls on Priam friends. Real estate dealers Kortbhoff and Hier from Raymond visit on Tuesday. Leipold sells 360 acre farm for 8640 dollars. Aultman and Engen drive to Woods Tuesday. Dobson spends a day at home in Atwater. Anderson, once at Tea Strike Beltrami Co., hired out to Rekord near Kerkhoven. Hagerman hires to Tsancson for two months after seven months in Minneapolis. Ertl family from Clara City visits Leipolds. Larson conducts business to county seat. Umpiring criticized as worst. Ditteses visit Raymond relatives. Hanna Larson of Willmar arrives for weeks’ visit. O A Hedin of Willmar on Saturday business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priam
Johno Boylan
Raymond
Ab. Thorson
Jim Hill
John Tygeson
Toho
A. Kortbhoff
W. Hier
John A. Leipold
A. J. Aultman
Bennet Engen
Woods
Geo. W. Dobson
Atwater
Alfred Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Beltrami Co
Rekord
Kerkhoven
Oscar Hagerman
Chas. A. Tsancson
Mr. Hagerman
Minneapolis
Jos. Ertl
Clara City
G. A. Leipold
A. J. Larson
O. A. Hedin
Willmar
EaGte
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Boyd, Sendgen & Co
Mies Emma Schoberg
W. A. Frost
C. A. Greselest
Litchfield
Edwin Johnson
Maynard
G. E. Gerreteon
Milekelson Block
Great Northern
Duluth
Jesele Korthera
Hutchinson
Lizzie Hunter
Benson
Storrs Maynard
Long Prairie
M. G. Rigg
Laura
Glenwood
A. Wold
Oma
Glal
Wold
Argus
Andrew Larson
Pacific Avenue
Attorney Tew
H. E. Chezil
Rose S 1
Wahpeton
N. Dale
Frank Smith
Gblenwood
Republican Gazette
John Dale
Renville
Rocky Mountain
A.B. Mogan
Litchfield Avenue
E. Ohaberg
C. H. Crysler
Crysler
Missie Ollie
Flossie Crysler
Sioux Falls
Dakota
C. E. Guthrie
Gerretson
Thurston
DeLaBunt
Minnesota Valley
New Ulm
Minn
Marehall
Bowling & Roe
Ver Ulm
Swedish Mission Church
Moss- Berg
KE. Oman
Mamre
Oman
Rolse & Co
Anastasia Haley
Alfred Hodgson
Fergus Falls
Mary Haley
Father Boland
Nels Norman
Granite Falla
Norman
Granite, Parle
Casterg
Norway
Custberg
Buffalo Exposition
Great Lakes
Europe
New York
St. Louis
C. J. Nyvall
Virmland
Sweden
Osterholm
Buffalo Lake
Dayne
Ouries
Ben
F. W. Ferguson
Jones Clothing House
A. Peterson
Milton Madison
Atrwater
Willmar Fire Department
Will‘mar
A. F. Nordin
C. E. Gerretson
Flesta
Huber
Larson & Paulson
Tornquiet & Kalbeo
Tyler
Bradford
M. E. Church
C. KE. Gerretson
Norenberge
Athletic Park
Bowery
Bonde Hall
Park
Jupiter Plovine
Person & Johnson
A. Poter
Oest
A.B. Moxsberg
County News
Maine
Rei
Selma Lindquist
Flour City
Axel Leverens
A. Lindquist
E. Rosen
Svea
Alfred Johnson
P. Blomgren
D. Carlson
Pav
Stevens Co
Erickson
Tolo
Jordah
Solum
Crow River
Jalmer Wold
Wist
Dak
W-F. Negord
Chokio
Hannah Coyne
Ade
Lena
A. E
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