17 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Willmar Tribune
Location
Willmar, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1907
Page
1
A long local notice describes Green Lake Chautauqua preparations with speakers and events. Notable names include United States Senator Moses E. Clapp and J. F. Jacobson. Miss Eleonor Miller will present Peer Gynt. A. M. Locker and F. M. Darst slated for lectures. Miss Joyce Watson to supervise a YWCA party. schedule promises Farmers Day August 9 with strong lineup and special rail rates.
Senator Moses E B Clapp known as the Black Eagle will address the Green Lake Chautauqua on Friday August 9. The program features Miss Irene Swenson soprano Miss Vera Smith contralto William Heath tenor Fred G. Smith baritone and the Arps Quartet. Lectures by President Lewis of Morningside College and other educators will enrich the session. A notable West illustrated lecture by Lieut. Martin Tew, Wonders of the West, is also listed.
Funeral services for George Holt, prominent Spicer businessman, were held at the Presbyterian church. Despite the church being crowded, many attended from town and surrounding areas. The Odd Fellows, local clergy, and a quartet contributed to a full, solemn ceremony as Holt was laid to rest in Spicer cemetery.
Vaudeville promoter Frank H. Daniels and his Big Dramatic and Vaudeville Company launch a week long run starting Monday July 22 in the city at Litchfield avenue and Fourth street under a mam moth waterproof tent. Features include Varo the Frog Man Mme La Blanch Globe Roller La Petite Grace Child Artist Frank C Henry Bary tone and ten other big specialties. Opening play In Arkansaw. H T Olson and wife are visiting relatives in Arctander.
The Endresen memorial monument, erected by Minnesota, will be dedicated at Vikir churchyard next Sunday. Services at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. J. N. Anderson preaching, followed by a basket dinner. At 2 p.m. the dedication program includes speeches by Revs. Estrem and Anderson, a sketch by Senator Thorpe, plus musical selections. A metal box with a historical sketch and local papers will be placed at the base. The proceedings will be in Norwegian.
Rev. Herbert G Campbell D D of Morningside College will attend Green Lake Chautauqua with his family to rest and enjoy fishing. Presbyterian services announce a sermon on Grieving the Holy Spirit and a talk on What it costs not to be a Christian with Sunday school at noon and Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m. The social at the church basement is set for Thursday July 18. The Girls society met with Annie and Selma Kloster. Miss Matilda Slattum closed Norwegian school at Anderson schoolhouse. Ladies society meets at Mrs Nels Benson with annual business to follow. Harold Swenson family and E F Pink visited in Harris on Sunday. An ice cream lawn social planned at F C Swanson east of town Wednesday.
Kandiyohi July items list numerous visits and social rounds. Names include John Wicklund Henry Isaacson N J Oredson Norman Peters Fredson Hilma Norman Martha Erickson Angie Defoe and many Atwater Minneapolis and St Paul trips. Observations mention bank cashier roles and a Great Northern Railway appointment. A mix of domestic visits, weddings and illness noted among residents.
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