13 Jul 1910
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Newspaper
Willmar Tribune
Location
Willmar, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1910
Page
1
Two Minnesota musings on weddings with extended family entourages. Rachel Franklin wed Julius Olson in a quiet ceremony with only immediate witnesses, then a surprise reception. Matilda Monson became Mrs Martin Ekblad at Ringo Lake before about 120 guests with color themed decor and a festive dinner.
A string of social notes lists residents visiting and traveling between cities. Dr. Lester Porter and Newell Olson plan a West Coast trip. O. K. Severinson and daughter visited Minneapolis. many friends hosted guests in Willmar, Atwater, Canby, Spicer, Grove City, and Norway Lake. Staff movements include Albert Minton leaving Merchants Hotel for Minneapolis and Mrs. James Sanderson traveling to Litchfield. Major events include Monson Ekblad wedding at Ringoc Lake and wedding attendance of Mrs. A. G. Hedin.
Tomorrow Willmar readies for a large singing event with a special train arrival at 1 pm. An evening program starts with orchestra music at 8:30 followed by a concert and parade. Special trains will return people as far north as Paynesville and east to Cokato. Extra cars added to afternoon services amid strong ticket demand.
A broad new corporation replaces the American Manufacturing Company with a capital structure of 100000 common and 40000 six percent preferred shares. J Emil Nelson outlines aims to build a Minnesota based manufacturing network, promote Playford Cement Stave products, and attract farmers and towns to a Willmar based operation while expanding into other states. He invites Kandiyohi County residents to buy ten dollar preferred shares to finance the venture and pledges earnest effort backed by his experience and assets.
The Playford Cement Stave is touted as a new method for building cylindrical forms like silos and water tanks. It uses cemented staves held by hoops, removing the need for external frameworks and leveraging cement and sand for strong, economical construction.
births and engagements, retirements, church socials, local travel plans, a house fire with a brief illness, a school music appointment, a theater debut, Red Cross reports, and library gifts highlighting Willmar community life and recent events. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Howard D. Frye, Clarence Danielson, Miss Blanche Coleman, IG Bratberg, Mrs Bratberg, Gertrude Rasmussen, Elias Johnson, R. E. Werkman, Merriam Park, Ellen Hanson, W C T U, Willie L. Crosby, Herbert Crosby, M O Thorpe, and N Quam. Events cover ice cream socials, picnics, club meetings, and a postal block sale.
Photos promotional notice announces a special reduction during the Willmar Park Assembly from July 20 to 29 at Simons Studio. The event highlights reduced prices on photographs taken during the assembly period and invites attendees to visit the studio for discounted portraits.
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