Wounded in action in France June 6
Elmond Nelson, son of Mrs. Victor Nelson of this city and brother of Misses Hazel and Eilel Nelson, was wounded in action in France on June 6. The casualty, not reported by wire, reached the family indirectly via a Willmar layrlephone and a letter from a comrade describing the incident and correspondence from Esmond and his corporal detailing how it happened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmond Nelson
Victor Nelson
Hazel
Eilel Nelson
France
Willmar
Nelson
Esmond
Message About Wounded Soldier Esmond Nelson
June 1918 letter from Corporal Franklin L. Moria of Battery C 53rd Artillery to Mrs Nelson, describing Esmond Nelson wounded in action, stable in an American hospital, in good spirits, and eager to return to duty. The writer praises Esmond as a brave, clean-hearted man and assures the mother he will soon be back in the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Esmond
American Hospital
Ira
Cpl
Franklin L. Moria
53Rd Artillery Cla
In a Hospital in France A Soldier Wounded
A wounded American soldier writes to his mother and sisters from a French hospital. He reassures them the injury is slight, the danger minimal, and expresses concern and hope amid the shell blast. The letter reflects wartime personal courage and family ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Willmar High School Class of 1917 Heroic WWI Story
Eyewitness account from a Willmar graduate describes serving in the American Expeditionary Forces. Private KH H Nelson recounts a near miss from a German shell while standing at a telephone during battery action. He hopes for convalescence in England and asks for cheerful letters to lift spirits while in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Esmond Nelson
Willmar
Red Cross Benefit Realized Nettings For Swedish Entertainers
Mr and Mrs Hjalmar Peterson the Swedish comedian and singer led a Red Cross tour reaching several towns. Net receipts were lower than hoped due to two competing attractions and high expenses. Amounts listed include 40 50 at Pennock 81 60 at Lake Florida and other sums totals varied by location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hjalmar Peterson
Red Cross
Mar
Pennock
Bad Lake Florida
Lillian Grove City
Walmar
New London
Dist
Local and Personal News Roundup Mostly In Willmar
A long list of local visits and travel notes from Willmar and area. Residents and visitors include M. H. Carey in Minneapolis on business, R. C. Bonham returning from Iowa, Mrs. Oscar Zahr visiting Minneapolis, Roy Samuelson resigning from Ford Service, and many others visiting relatives, traveling for work, or staying with friends through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Carey
Minneapolis
R. C. Bonham
Towa
Oscar Zahr
Roy Samuelson
Ford
H. Eliason
Renville
Michael O'Donell
Bengon
A. L. Johnson
J. F. Corbin
Spicer
Young man crushed under gravel slide in New London
Henry Minga, 16, was seriously injured Friday when a slide of loose gravel trapped him while prying it loose at the New London site. He was treated at Willmar Hospital where doctors reported crushed heat and abdomen and a dislocated hip, with improving condition expected to allow discharge soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Minga
New London
Willmar Hospital
Branton
Standard Oil opens new gas station on Glarum corner
The Standard Oil Company's new gasoline filling station on the old Glarum corner at Third Street and Litchfeld Avenue is finished and opened. Built by J. J. Olsen & Co. for about $6,500, the station includes a filling pavilion and office with stucco finish and modern design. Hugo Hoglund will manage and it serves as headquarters for the company's local manager A. H. Holli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Glarum
Third Street
Litchfeld Avenue
Bualnesa
J. J. H. Olsen & Co
Ofatucco
Hugo Hoglund
Standard Oil Co
A. H. Holi
Obituary of Ruth Helen Forsberg dies at sixteen
Ruth Helen Forsberg, daughter of A. O. and Mrs Forsberg, died of heart failure after scarlet fever illness. Born Nov 27 1903 in Willmar she recently started high school but illness forced her to quit. Survived by parents and siblings Ralph Irving Robert Vernon Leonard Edith Myrtle Ethel. Funeral held at St Luke's church with Rev Ochler officiating. Pallbearers included Clarence Reed Alvin Nordstrom George and Oscar Brogren. Interment at Fairview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Helen Forsberg
A. O. Forsberg
Ruth Helen
Willmar
Lnst
Ralph
Irving
Robert
Vernon
Leonard
Edith
Myrtle
Ethel
St. Luke’s Church
F. H. Ochler
Clarence Reed
Alvin Nordstrom
George
Oscar Brogren
Fairview
Sheriff Bonde’s Eastern Diplomatic Exedition
Sheriff Bonde travels to Baltimore to retrieve extradition papers and meets varied figures amid customs and wartime chatter. He visits Washington and chats with two Willmart girls on government war work, visits a convalescent Harold Severingen, and unexpectedly encounters William H. Dow dell, a Harrison Marine slated to go overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonde
Baltimore
America
Detroit
Mr. Bonde
Washington
Willmart
Ethel Smith
Birdie Rameett
Harold Severingen
Wm. H. Dowdell
Harrison
U. S. Marines
Paris Island
New City Park Pavilion Opens Monday Evening
The new city park pavilion donated by Hon. A. E. Rice will be opened next Monday evening. The Ladies Park committee Mesdames N. O. Nelson A Jonson Jens Peterson and Oscar Sattergren will serve ice cream and cake starting at 7 00 with soft drinks on sale. Harstad s Juvenile Band performs 7 30 to 9 00. Proceeds fund furnishing the building. A fine chance for residents to inspect the city s latest public addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
A. E. Rice
Ladies’ Park Committee
Mesdames N. O. Nelson
A. Jonson
Jens Peterson
Oscar Sattergren
Harstad
Church notices from Willmar area churches
Weekly church notices list services for Bethel Lutheran Hagmissa sermon by Rev Rydbuck August 11 communion reception of new members Bethel Ladies Aid meet Thursday. Lutheran Free Church confirmation and foreign missions offering July 29 Covenant reunion July 29. Salvation Army farewell for Commandant Nelson with meetings at Lake Andrew and Willmar. United Lutheran Synod services at Solomon Lake. First Church of Christ Scientist Truth subject services at 10 46 am. Methodist Episcopal morning worship 10 30 am Sunday school 11 46 Epworth League 7 pm Evening service 8 pm. Swedish Mission morning service 1 am, evening 8 pm. Local residents noted: Lake Elizabeth visit by Mathias Johnson Atwater guests Frank Mattson family Kandiyohi Lake swim young folks, various visits and social events. ice cream social August 38 with program.
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Bethel
Jesper Holmquist
Hégmissa
J. E. Rydbuck
Synod
Haglish
Bethel Ladies Aid
Lutheran Free Church
Nicolay Nilsen
The
Covenant Society
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Methodist
Luther C. Benson
Epworth League
Rev
G. N. Tegnell
Lake Elizabeth
Mathias Johnson
Atwater
Frank Mattson
Andrew Blur
Kandlyoh
Harry Larson
Gust Paterson
Lake Lillian
Chas, Holmgren
Willmar
Bosch
Tueavy
Kandiyohi recruits head to Camp Wadsworth on train
Kandiyohi County selects seventy five men for service. Roll call at Court House at 8 a.m. then 2:15 p.m. train departs for St. Paul, Chicago, and Camp Wadsworth, South Carolina. Recruits include Fred Gesche, Otto Christenson, Magnus Johnson, Elmer Iverson and many others. Certain registrants from Blue Earth and Beltrami counties to be inducted elsewhere next day.
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Kandiyohi County
United States Army
Court House
Merchants Hotel
St. Paul
Chicago
Camp Wadsworth
South Carolina
Fred William Gesche Christian Oscar Olson
Gerhard Ferring
Anton Amundson
Herbert L. Wade
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Elmond
Pvt
H. Nelson
OD. Mae Artillery
Arthur Hed
Emil Aspaas
Andrew Hed
Lagereren
Albert Norling
Emil Asbass
Cora Gulliford
St. Johns Lutheran Church
C. C. Alvin
U. S
Young People’s Society
Christ J. Hanson
Olaf Olstad
Russell Quamn
John Greenfield
Bethesda Homes
Willmar, Minn
Dr. B. Prost
Bertha Josephine Estness
Andrew Nellius
Wang, N. D
Milo V. Fenner
Marie Anderson
Leslie Jones
Manona County
Iowa
Lillie Sorenson
E. J. Beaudreau
Earl
David Peterson
Lowery's Minstrels
Willmar Opera House
Rand
Opera House
Hallin
Conducted By
B. J. Branton
Tan
Hecker Ave
Fourth St
Atty
Chas. Swenson
L. O. Aarhus
Misa Borghild
Allen
St. Cloud
J. B. Kielty
Fargo
N. Dak
P. H. Kielty
Adolph Thorstenson
Selby
Arthur L. Johnson
Dunwoody
Charles Skoglund
C. W. Odell
Carl Erickson
Weedahl
Victor Monson
Perham
Arthur Cummera
Minot
N. D
D. F. Dugan
M. J. Reynolds
T. Kelly
DeGra
P. J. Kielty
Eugene Nelson
J. Emil Nelson
Stella Quale
Holger Elkjer
Dagsel
Jewell Johnson
C. C. Robinson
Long Lake
Harry Anderson
Agnes Hoff
Maring Johnson
Glenwood
Our City
12Th St. West
Peter Bonde
Washington, D. C
Leo Penny
Oscar Fendell
Dawson
Zahr
Frances Stafford
Henry Holmgren
Carl Nelson
Anna Ruglas
Oklahoma
Mr. O'Donnell
Benson
J. O. Dietz
Wahpeton
N. C
N. M. Nelson
Lad
Estness Nellius
Bertha Josephine Betness
Vang
K. T. Rykken
A. Street
Albert Rykken
Alma Syvertson
Thorwald Rykken
Nellius
Wang,n. D
Will War
Camp Custer
Mich
Camp Lewis
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
Sevral
R. L. Longenbacher
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Rodegeb
Felda
Sampson
State Farm
Ellason
Peter
John Kallevig
C. W. Coles
Geo. W. Hanson
N. P. Hanson
Nels Hanson
Gigers Pris
Fred‘Tikesand
Denmark
County Board
Meters
N. B
W. O. Johnson
Boersma
Swenson
Bapiisl
East Lake Lillian
C. Eugene Melbye
Carl Johnson
Erving Nelson
C. W. Oman
Jalmer Larson
Chas, Herrison
A. J. Smithson
John S. Anderson
We “Bright
Robt
Chas. Behm
W. Phips
Robert Bengtson
Aug. Davison
Birthday Club
Walter Hoglund
Homewood Park
Theatre
Russia
Donald Thom
Douglas Fairbanks
Davison Hospital
Fourth Street
Minnesota
F. C. Gavises
B.D
C. &. Biles Sarr Gregan
Telefhoer
East
New Park
South Side
Salvation Army
K. Nelson
Commandant Nelson
Lake Andrew
United Lutheran Synod
J. N. Andersen
Solomon Lake
Manus Bosch
Hana Peterson
Louis Johnson
Abel Ekbom
Paulot Wat
Henning Agust Noren
Ulan
Dening
Tay 38
Walcome
Kandigoht County
F. W. Gesche
Blue Earth Co
Henry Jongquiet
As Co. N. DB
Levi Welch
Blue Earth
W. Oman
Ward Co
Fawn Ray McCrillis
Harrison County
Rudolph
Elmer Larson
J. P. Larson
Magnus Johnson
George W. Johnson
Emerson R. Lester
Engineers
Indianapolis
Dreamland
Beesie Barriscale
Grace Miller White
Eagle Lake Y. P
Eagle Lake Y. P. S
Hazel and
Irvin
Anna Swenson
Norway Lake
Axel Quale
Dassel
A. O. Quale
Elkjer
Dassel- Kingston
Darwin
Engvald A. Qvale
Roxy
A. H. Brown Mader
Redwood Falls
Anderson
Anderson Bros
Kandiyohi County Bank
Re Millard
Uoan
Lewis E. Goss
D. Cc
Center of Chiropractic
Palmer School of Chiropractic
MC. A
Lemoy Bisek
Beckenes
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