Local and Personal News from Willmar 1905
The Willmar correspondent lists diverse local visits and travel: Anna Iverson and N J Wallo of Atwater guests at the Andrew Larson home. Mrs Gowsley of Winnipeg hosted by Mrs Catros and M Kennedy. Leonard Nelson returned to Minot after visiting his brother. several residents travel to Raymond, Lake Lillian, Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Swift county for work, visits, and vacations. notes on church events, Ladies Aid, and community happenings. city council discusses road repairs, water and light plant improvements, and sidewalk planning. numerous residents and visitors are mentioned with destinations including Crescent Beach, Eagle Lake, and Klauk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Meadames
Anna T. Iverson
N. J. Wallo
Atwater
Andrew Larson
Death of Mrs Hees Rode Near Priam
Mrs Hees Rode died at her home near Priam last Monday evening from consumption after about two years of illness. She was about 40 years old. The funeral is set for the afternoon with Rev Gy officiating. Interment will be in the Lutheran Free Church Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hees Rode
Priam
Styles Promoted Chief Train Dispatcher for Great Northern
J H Styles rises to chief train dispatcher at Great Northern succeeding A M Deverell who leaves Willmar. W B McCune becomes dispatcher, while Mr Davia succeeds Styles. A Great Northern special runs Benson to Spicer next Sunday leaving Benson 7 30 am and returning 8 30 pm. Round trip fare 60 cents. Ball game Litchfield vs Hep son featured. Carl Anderson travels to Minneapolis for the American Opticians convention with niece Esther Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Benson
Spicer
Carl Anderson
Minneapolis
American Associaion of Opticians
Misa Esther Anderson
Train Strikes Buggy Injuring Hagbergs in Kandiyohi
Mrs Hagberg and her daughter in law narrowly escaped death when their buggy was struck by a coal train on the Great Northern line near the Farmer Elevator west of Kandiyohi. The left horse broke free, one animal died from a broken back, the other horse unharmed. Police say the whistle was not sounded in time and the occupants received no warning until the train was about 40 feet away. The injured were shaken but not seriously harmed. the horse was shot by veterinarian P Nelson to end its suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Hagberg
To-Lean
Mary Hagberg
Kandlyohl
Great Northern
Farmera
P. Nelson
Bonde
Popular Willmar Pair Wed In Quiet Ceremony
Tana Jorstad and Bessie Hyer wed at 6 pm in Willmar Fires ward at the groom’s parents home. Rev. E. Gyalld officiated, with close friends present. After a wedding supper the couple left for Minneapolis and began housekeeping in the Firat ward. Both families are longtime Willmar residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tay
R. T. Hyer
Firat
Jorstad
L. Jorstad
Willmar
Great Northern
Red Lodge
Montens
Trinvne
Meon
Young Ladies Society entertainment at Lutheran church
Tripolis July 23 The Young Ladies Society of the Lutheran church will be entertained next Friday evening by Miss Nettie and Dora Johnson at their home. All are welcome. Mrs. John Holmberg has sold her farm to August Lundquist and plans to move to Willmar where she has secured a home. The writer notes the hope that ditching work continues to the lake to improve Kandiyohi road and nearby meadow tracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnes Ade Sperry
Clara Donsideon
Lisbon
N. D
S. Garver
A. H. Sperry
Eet
New London
O. A. Ferrigg
Willmar Steam Laundry
York Life Insurance Company
Park Cafe
Sandbo
Delmo
Ladies Aid Society
Swedash Lutheran Church
J. Emil Nelson
Young Ladies Society of the
Lutheran Church
Missan Nettie
Dora Johnson
John Holmberg
August Lundquist
Willmar
Kandiyohi
Willmar Census Recount Request Seeks Correction
Willmar Commercial Club asks Secretary of State to advise on recount procedures after alleging census figures for Willmar are wrong. A letter from EO Gierar outlines concern and desire to rectify, while the state official declines immediate recount citing sufficient counts and pending county bulletin. The club plans further discussion at August meeting amid public dissatisfaction.
Local notices from Kerkhoven and vicinity
Miss Minnie Chiiatlaraoa of New London visits with Miss Hanna Stone. Misa Minoie Qvale of Willmar visits Gunder Swenson’s family. Rev Halverson conducts services at Hauge church. Corrie Aroeson returns from Kerkhoven. G Stone and families hosted last Sunday. Julie and Hilda Skaalerud hosted a young people gathering. Pagel of Harrison and A J Ekander of Willmar travel through area promoting Huber threshing machine. Gunder Swenson bought a new rig last year, proving his broad territory ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatlea
Minneapolia
Minnie Chiiatlaraoa
New London
Hanna Stone
Misa Minoie Qvale
Willmarle
Gunder
Halverson
Lorg Lake
Hauge
Mabel Negasrd
Gunder Swenson
Kerkhoven
Corrie Aroeson
Riga
Sama
Local notices and social updates from Willmar area
Ed wards July 25 Theodore Lindell works for A 4 Autuman C W Hutton shipped two carloads of hay to Minneapolle last week Missee Gertie Strootman and Martha Johnson are home for their vacation Mrs Ella Emerson of Willmar visited St Charles Johnsons home over Sunday Misses Annie Torkelson and Esther Lied visited Neill Stroomans Place last Tuesday It would be a good plan to mow the weeds along the road while the moon is in use Grass will grow there next year if they are done now The crops are looking fine and threshing machine owners are getting their rigs overhauled and repaired for a good run We have been informed Bad Water will be drained improving Raymond and farming near the lake Premium tests for the Oth sonval Willmar street fair and carnival can be had by applying to Secretary Mark hue The premiums are more elaborate and liberal than ever before and everybody later saied in the coming fall should secure a copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Lindell
Autuman
C. W. Hutton
Minneapolle
Gertie Strootman
Martha Johnson
Ella Emerson
Willmar
St Charles Johnson
Annie Torkelson
Esther Lied
Neill Strooman
Thia
Raymond
Carl Williams
Minneapolis
Richard Carlson
Steylog
C. PF. Holm
Hjslmar Lingren
J. O. Lundberg
Martin Matwon
Tripolis
A. Lundin
W. E. McLaughlin
Gust Williamson
Edna Nordtrom
Alma Luscin
Ladies Ald Society
Svea
Lutheran Church
Svedverg
Y. P
Svee
Il Boston
Kandiyohl Lake
Clarence Lindblad
John Lindblad
North Dakota
Victor E. Kauteen
St. Paul
Ausiot
Buay Neason
Lake Lillian
Pablua
Fire at Glenwood Publishes Destruction of Six Buildings
A late night blaze devastated Glenwood destroying six structures in a district including Andrews building, Sathora drug store, Eliason cigar factory, Ames furniture, Krapes bakery, and Lenartens residence. L. M. Landing, owner of a confectionery and restaurant, suffered injuries while rescuing stock. one other man was badly burned and two injured. Fire department from Sedan aided with chemical engines but were unable to prevent total losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
L. M. Landing
Mr. Lending
Neal
Gote Aleo
Landing
Willmar
Andrews
Mia
Sa & Minneapolis
Glen ‘Wood Spring Water Company
Fre
Sedan
A. Eliasson
Wiilmar
K. Sathor
A. Eliason
Jobo Ames
M. A. Krapes
Weather and crops brighten as Minnesota farmers rejoice
Fablun notes July weather bringing good prospects for corn and barley. residents report scarce farm hands yet hope for a strong crop with continued sunshine. social events include Svea Lutheran Ladies Aid meeting and Y P gathering. locals plan scrub and Lake Lillian games. multiple visits and returns from Willmar, Minneapolis, and St. Paul are recorded among townsfolk.
Roseland Notes and Local Incidents Highlight Summer
Roseland residents report good crop conditions and local social events including a gathering at A O Revstrom’s. News covers emigration plans, a fatal drowning of Rev Morgan at Lake Ripley aged 36, and church milestones. Also reported are corporate changes at Gilbert O Sand Co and Copper Creek Mining Co stockholder visits and expansion plans in Arizona.
Atwater Takes City Shooting Tournament Title
Willmar club members joined Atwater last Wednesday for a city shooting event under the Atwater club auspices with teams from Twin Cities Olivia Appleton and Halloway. Atwater won the team match by twelve thirds to claim the championship and accepted a rematch with Willmar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmarque
Atwater
Atwater Club
Twin Cities
Olivia
Appleton
Halloway
Wirh J.C. Freese
Robi, Otterneas
A. O. Bryant
Willmar
Sunday School Convention Program at Eddy Grove Whitefield
The second annual Sunday school convention will be at Eddy Grove in Whitefield next Sunday with an opening song service at 11 00 a m reports from Twelve Sabbath a regular lesson dinner at noon service of song 2 00 p m round table talk and topics by Thomas Crawford and H 8 Crawford Rev H C Buell sermon 2 30 p m revival by Lewis 8 Eddy work and rewards all interested in Bible work and youth training invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S
Eddy Grove
Whitefield
Thomas
Rawford
Kandigohl County
Crawford
H.C. Buell
Reds and Blues
Lewis
Eddy
Ite
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