Foul murder shocks Grove City Italians blamed in inquest
Francesco Palmirici a Italian laborer is slain at Grove City between eight and nine Thursday evening near the railroad crossing. No witnesses or clues. authorities suspect an Italian gang member. The coroner's inquest continues as Antonio Pucci and others face proceedings. reward details and a Duluth excursion ad follow in the local press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francesco Palmirici
Grove City
Gence
Bertelson
Morell
Antonio Sicoli
Sherif
Lorge
Antonio Frances
Co Palcillici
Antonio Sicoll
Italy
Howard Lake
Frances
Antonio
Bortelson
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Litchfield Saturday
Litchfield Independent
Inter
Antonior Pavel
Daniel
Satarias
Antonio Pucci
Dassel
Pucci
Justice Hershey
Granite Players Triumph Over Willmar In Close Game
Granite Pulls defeated Willmar 4 to 3 in a hard fought baseball clash. The article praises both teams and urges local support for the Willmar squad amid disappointing patronage. Also covered are a runaway incident involving mail carrier William Hays, a Great Northern and Northern Pacific inspection train stop, a suit against Atwater hotel landlord J. A. Dale, a Bronx Indians vs Willmar game, and local church and social events with brief notes on residents and upcoming activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite
Willmar
Os Granite
Granite Fallavitivens
Atwater Merchants
J. A. Dale
Atwater
Nelson & Isaacson
Downs
Stanford
Armen
Hutel
Dale
Willmar District Annual School Meeting Chooses Crawford and Nelson
The Willmar district annual meeting at the high school elected N. C. Nelson and A. C. Crawford to two board seats, replacing Swan Anderson and P. C. Peterson. Treasurer’s report showed receipts of 110,547.58 and disbursements for teachers, library, and building costs. meeting adjourned after formalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Swan Anderson
P. E Peterson
A. (. Crawford
N. C. Nelson
Anderson
Nelson
Craword
N.O
P. C. Peterson
Aod
A. U. Crawford
Peterson
Crawford
Raeivel
Igh
Leg Break in Accident Near Kandiyohi
Erick Bagroll suffered a serious leg break while helping with hay, after a rake accident on a hill. Dr. Frost of Willmar attended and may require amputation if the condition worsens. Several local notices mention visits, events, and church activities through late July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandiyohl
Erick Bagroll
Indauw Hans Lewis
Minneapolis
Hik
Jes Ida Engvall
Emmet Defoe
James Talt
Emil Anderson
Beary Tenneson
Brick Geick
Marriage at Norwegian Lutheran church parsonage
Ole P Anderson wed Johanne M Sapy Tig Tie, daughter of Mr and Mrs T L Laugh imyhr, in a quiet ceremony at the Norwegian Lutheran Synod church parsonage. The Well-known couple received congratulations from the Tri-bune. born to Mr and Mrs draw Priaga Twine Supply at Svea Beek. Ortonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mnoun
Lietheran-Synod
Ole. P. Anderson
Johanne M
Sapy Tig
T. L. Laughimyhr
Tribune
Svea
Ortonville
Big Stone County Journal
Sara Ie
Fiona Titianee
Elected Vice President of Minnesota C E Union
A. N. Gilbertson of Willmar is elected vice president of the Minnesota Christian Endeavor Union for the Willmar and Shakopee districts. Miss Lucy Gundlach succeeds Miss Anna M. Smith as secretary. Gilbertson presided over the Willmar district last year. Wheeler of Litchfield succeeds as district delegate. A Great Northern warning against trespass is posted near the passenger depot to prevent accidents on tracks used to reach the lake landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.K
St. Peter
A. N. Gilbertson
Minnesota Christian Endeavor Union
Willmar
Shakopee
Gilbertson
C. E
State Archive Committee
Lucy Gundlach
White Bears
Anna M. Smith
Miss Smith
Mmny
Eideavorers
St. Paul
A. K. Wheeler
Litchfield
Great Northern Railway Company
Gas Fatalities in Irving Well Accident
Irving July 23 A deadly well accident left Bernt Falstad and Elmer Disati and Lars Larson dead from gas suffocation during a farm well dig. Falstad’s body was brought to Zion cemetery. Nordland church confirmation services were held last Sunday with ten youths confirmed. Lena and Christ Pederson of Sisseton visit, Mrs. Ernest Sivers of Bowbella visiting relatives, Anne and Laura Pederson return from Carvin after visiting brother Maris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving
Bernt Palstad
Thig Place
Mr. Falstad
Elmer Disati
Mr. Larson
P. O. Paulson
Berthold
N D
Ebner
Elmer
Mr. Valstad
Mr. Larnon
Carvin
Marcris, McCawnum
Runaway Auto Spill Near Spicer Injures Two Victims
AP report details a runaway accident near Spicer on Wednesday morning. Bergeson and Prof. Swalin were in a buggy driven by D N Tallman. A frightened horse caused the buggy to overturn. Swalin leaped out. Bergeson was shaken but escaped with minor injuries. The horse suffered a slight scratch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallman
AP. Bergeson
Prof
Swalin
Spicer
D. N. Tallman
Bergeson
Wilmar
Sunday School Picnic At Presbyterian Church
The annual Sunday school and congregation picnic of the Presbyterian Church, postponed from Thursday, will be held tomorrow at the island across Lake. Attendees meet at the church at 9:30 AM. Bring a basket, cup, dish and spoon. The launch departs at 11 AM. if weather fails, the event moves to Friday. The Men’s League invites all church and Sunday school members to attend and enjoy time together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
The
Lake
Uly
Willmar social notices and events from Monday through Friday
A Willmar area column lists a Monday social at Mrs J J Ekander a directors meeting for Willmar Peat Co to elect a successor to President Litz, an ice cream social at A Baklunds near Hagle Lake, and a car purchase by Dr McLaughlin a Suto costing 1100. The appeal in Minnesota v Preebere was filed. A St Paul Suengerfest visit is noted with Willmar people. Church socials and decorations fund drives are announced including Swedish Mission coffee social and Lutheran church events. Reports cover infant death in White Earth a Willmar 8 ball match schedule and trips to St Cloud carnival Eight shows at Parker Carnival Co planned. Dr G Hanson will be away until October. Willmar and Litchfeld 8 ball matches and a Navy recruitment drive are mentioned. Minnie Olaon returns from Kerkhoven to stay a couple weeks then head to Driscoll NC. Jewelry firm Anderson Bros plans watch inspections. Synod church Young People Society hosted by Misses Ella Boyd and Cora Rigg with program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Ekander
N. H. Nelson Manufacturing Co
Willmar Peat Co
Willmar Peat Company
Litz
Co. A. Baklund
Hagle Lake
Dr. McLaughlin
Ardmore
State of Minnesota
Peter Preebere
Downs
Stanford
St. Paul
Willmar
Lutheran Pree Church
Svea Lutheran Chrch
Swedish Mission Church
A. Broterg
St. Cloud
Parker Carnival Co
G. Hanson
Dentlal
Murdock Voice
Litchfeld
Tier
Lake Park
Willmar ‘Estan
Iss Minnie Olaon
Kerkhoven
Driscoll
N. C
U. S. Navy
Carl Anderson
Anderson Bros
Great Northern
People's Society of the Synod
Ella Boyd
Cora Rigg
Cora
Lours Rigg
Ny Ymvisaker
Zumbrota
Was It Murder In Belgrade A Youth Involved In Tragic Death
Attorney Sam Olson was called to Belgrade to probe the death of 1 year old Alfred Brustad in a country outing with three boys. The rifle discharged, Brustad died, and one boy claimed accident. An inquest ruled accident but residents pressed for further action, leading to a warrant for Oscar Reiquam on second degree murder charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Olson
Belgrade
Alfred Brustad
Ryoung Brustad
Oscar Reiquam
Armund Colbjornson
Brustad
Reiquem
Colbjornson
Col.Kjornson
Bone
Reiguam
Siny
Pilon
Paynesville
Reiquam
Olson
Glenwood Gopher Press
Norwegian Lutheran Synod Service And Ordination Preview
Norwegian Lutheran Synod holds Sunday service at 10 30 a m in Norwegian. The ordination candidate Christian Seriver Thorpe son of Hon and Mrs L O Thorpe will be performed by Prof O Ek Brandle with assist from T C Tolo Waller E Waaler and J N Andersen. The candidate is called to labor in the Montana home mission field. The report notes and encouraging trend of young graduates entering mission work amid growing need in Scandinavian settlements. East Virjehadies society meets Wednesday with Mix Glaus Anderson. The Vikir ladies society meets Wednesday Aug 1 with Mrs Johan Olsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwagian Lutharan Synod Church
Christian Seriver Thorpe
Hon
L. O. Thorpe
O, Ek, Brandle
T. C. Tolo
Burbank
Waller
Renville
E. Waaler
Grove City
J. N. Andersen
Montana
Theological Seminary
East Virjehadies
Tony
Mix
Glaus Anderson
The
Vikir Ladies Society
Mra
Johan Olsen
Personal mentions fill Willmar society pages with visits
A long list of names, relatives, and friends spread across Willmar and nearby towns outlines visits and travels. Miss Alina Halgorsam returns from Norway lake with her sister, while families from Kerkhoven Atwater and Minneapolis drop by for gatherings. Several residents travel to the Twin Cities and Duluth for business and leisure, including Morrison and New London connections, with plans for multiple weeks away and summer retreats at Green Lake and other spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alina Halgorsam
Norway Lake
Howe Lam
Ct Rustad
Kerkhoven
Andrew Klepjer
Atwater
Carl Estrem
Min. Heapolis Hospital
New London
Inez
Rev
Wivisaker
Zumbrota
Thorpe Cottage
Bugle Lake
Alfred W. Cleveland and Son
Minneapolis
Cleveland
J-Af
Raina
G. W. Tyler
Escupyln
Jheir
Alma Brandt
Louriston
Laitor Berguuis
Clara City
Kate Connelly
Butte, Mont
Julia
Sioux City
Ed, Riley
Ellsworth
Minn
W. J. Pinney
Last Creek
Jenny Stensen
Glenwood
A. E. Mossberg
Martha Haley
John Ekandér
Renville
Jon Williams
Sophia Ives
Boston
Robert Ives
Axel Ellstrat
J. &. Granrud
Wie Waives
Willmar
Axel Lagervall
Murrayton
Inlaw
John A. Nordgren
Logunsdey Tad
Mian Esther Lawson
Thia City
W. E. Lawson
Andrew Piggare
Genesee
Wisconsin
Points
B. P. Matthews
Brainerd
Ale
Pine Woods
C. A. Green Ail
Yous Gear
William Eft
Seattle
Wash
P. Johnson
Green Lake
Ellen Paull
Hattie Johnood
Flora Thunstedt
Emil Storm
Wm. Johnson
Thunstedt
Holts
Mise Marida
Junction
Wie
Minnea
Willmar City Council approves sidewalks and bids in 1908 meeting
Willmar Minnesota council notes a July 28 1908 meeting with minutes read and adopted. The body approved sidewalk builds on multiple blocks and sides, authorized the street department to grade Havana avenue, accepted J H Wiggins Co sewer contract bid of 4800, and rejected city printing bids. liquor license applications were denied for Hultgren Hubbard August Anderson and B J Perrizo. A street crossing stone purchase was authorized alongside dog and poll tax collection staffing. Real estate transfers and a school meeting summary finish the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamel
Willmar
Mina
Quale
Christianson
Tallman
Holt
Strand
Holmberg
Gratz
Johnson
Sherman Tallman
Reyty
Towit
Dod
Tote
Tock
Lotg
Brnck Am
Darth
W. G. Gratz
Ninth Street
Seace Becker and
Trott Avenues
Ben Benson
J H. Wiggins Co
Fourth Street
Litchtiel Avenue
Mith Street
Tor
J. A. Wiggins Co
Alderman Holt
Igins Co
Chierles
JH. Wiggins Co
J. &. Wiggins Co
OFALH
J H Wigins Co
Journal Publishing Co
Tribune Printing Co
Alton Crosby
A. Sperry
Willmar Land and Improvement Co
Havana Avenue
High Street
Park Avenue
Hultgren & Hubbard
August Anderson
Nous
B. J. Perrizo
Albert Struxness
H. Gunderson
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Duluth
Great Northern Line
Leavell Willmar
Deluth
Lake Superior
G. N
Archibald Gray
William Hays
William
J. J. Hill
Louis W. Bil
Ward
A. H. Hoagland
Howard Allen
Darling
Northern Pacific
N. PL
A. E. Rice
Hill
Bronx Indian Baseball Club
Eastern Argus
Portland
George Tyler
State University
C. Louis Weeks
Phenix
Tyler
Court House
Minneapolis Bar Association
Lutheran Free Church
Pennock
Bethany Young People’s Society
Ella Ekander
Miss Wiander
Arctander
Martin Aasen
West Lake
W. J. McGindery
Sotesdahl
Dire. Gander Moen
Starbuck
Atlan
Gurt Tacttaniet
New Salem
N. D
J. Aertias
Wilboar
Spring Grove
Glen
Minnie Hedin
Starbuck, Wood Public Schools
Sins of Sinsetor
Nanning Mire
Wilmer Seminary
Malson
A.C. Crawford Chosan
Mjorsell
Anne Seares
Vennes
Aspres Farm
Messrs
John Williams
O. B. Berkcess
J. W. Kent
Gle Barostad
Tver Aspnnos
Lake Lillian
Harold Bandy
N.O. Nelson
Third Street South
Misa Esther Victoria Westerberg
Merritt Manley Bailey
Allen Westerberg
Swedish Lutheran Bethel Church
Shacol
Arps Quartette
Lagerstram
Sweden
Vara
Willmarby
J.C. Utton
Utton
Washington
Ole Kanikkeberg
Everett
Dovre
Botnen
Mr. Kanikkeberg
Boeckman
Florida
Lake Florida
Ringo Lake
L. Nelson
Lake Ploride
Tod
Rev. Michaelson
Willmiar
Thorpe
Duke
Jalmar Larson
Peter Skoglund
Degresset
K. O. G. Alvine Lott
BE. Gyv Nnd
Aire
Nels
Nai
Saa
Kade Skogluna
Ace
Ara
Josie Parker
Drendéce
Fort Touen
Frederke
Mx Dit Niatoon
Ate Pe Andérsen Aid
Jokau von Suxietny He
Ana
Ahliea Syason
Brin X
Anna
Town of Woods
Meats Branch
Judicial Ditch
C. W. Gibbs
R. Schiller
Julius Spletter
Raymond
Woods
Gibbs & Love
Otto
Phillip Gibbs
Spieter
Gibbs
Schiller
Zimback
Montevideo
McMahoo
Herman Wegner
Spletter
Tromp Town
Germany
E. Beyer
Barnt Falstad
Ovath
North Dakota
Companion
Hornbeck
J. A. Berg
G. M. Robbins
Iba
M. Slyprison
Bemidji
Mr. Styles
Chicago
Bemidj
Rev. C. Harmon Jolinson
Bel
City Council
Edwards
Carl Remmel
William & Grate
Sirti Eee
Nh OF
Mamre
Peter Johnson
John A. Hag
Mitcer
Stdee
Josegls O
Bo Joseph He Neer
Tely Ieb
Gunder H. Olyson
Byes
Glesne
Ole
Ea Howson
Sarahis A. Anderson
Spicer Land Co
John Olson
Patrick H. Downs
Sid George Wilson
J A. Jonitp
Andrew
En. Jonesomes
Andrew Stephens
Prinsedrg
M.K. Breenia
HH. Roelof P. Hiisinga
John DeVries
Shle
Aroud
Ruth
Roelofs
Gerree Stob
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