Reverend Paul Hallin Leaves Willmar This Week
The Swedish Methodist pastor Reverend Paul Hallin resigns after years of service in Willmar. A farewell reception was held with speeches from church representatives and friends. The Hallin family plans to move to Michigan for new pastoral work as preparations for departure proceed.
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Paul Hallin
Willmar
Paul Haltin Tar
I Willmar
Elie Rey Fallin
Ayiil
Sprechts
Luther Benson
Swat Mattson
M. E
Jo. Nequiet
Ray
Vers
Wfullin
Lev
Haltin
Fronton
Chrias
A& Pertha
Wilintae Band Impresses Dual Audiences In July Concert
The Wilintae Band performed a two audience concert last Friday delivering a strong show. The 46 piece ensemble wore new uniforms, featured guest soloists Prof. Dr. W Buland and accompanist, and earned high praise for their performances. The event helped fund new uniforms and showcased steady progress under Director Hobbie pleband. The paper also notes multiple local weddings and marriage licenses announced in the same issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilintae
Meir
Cailer
Hobbie Pleband
Dr. W. Buland
Minneapolis
Plang
Aidrich Hilfe
Wilawar
Vieeiiay
Maisie
Eis Weituen
Gomne
Biel
Wrolals
Garard
Erie
Girtfield
Ae L. Poisierg
Nti
Quayers
Encare
Car Tumbles Off 20-Foot Embankment on Solomon Lake Road
Harry Dalien and Floyd Politka escaped serious injury after their car, an Eb...sig six, ran off a 20 foot embankment on Solomon Lake road. Blinded by oncoming lights, Dalien could not see the road and the vehicle rolled twice. Dalien suffered a right side hurt. Politka had bruised skin and both occupants remained in the car during the tumble. The car’s top and windshield were crushed and the other vehicle did not stop.
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Solomon Lake Road
Harry Dalien
Floyd Politka
Solomon Lake Shuveh
Dallen
Dalien
Politka
Willmar base ball group adopts articles of incorporation
The Willmar Base Ball Association met last Monday evening and adopted articles of incorporation. Shares total over five thousand dollars, with David Veterson of the Magnet Inn the top seller at about 40 percent of stock. Also notes a wedding at Lake Lillian July 24 between Clarence C. Peterson and Alice Solomonson. The groom is an assistant cashier at Atwater’s Farmers State Bank. bride employed with Drs Porter in Atwater. About 35 guests attended and they plan to reside in Atwater after September 1.
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Willmar Base Ball Association
David Veterson
The
Magnet Inn
Atwater
Farmera State Bank of
Drs. 0. M
I. L. Porter
Kandiyohi Lake
Mrs Peter Strandberg Dies At Home In Fahlun
Mrs. Julia Sorenson Strandberg born December 25 1876 in Renville died at her Fahlun home last Monday May 25 1920 after over a year bedridden. She married Peter Strandberg September 20 1914 and is mourned by five stepchildren and relatives including Ole Sorenson Andrew Anderson Rasmus Peterson Alfred Strandberg and Arthur Sorenson. Funeral at Svea Lutheran church conducted by Rev J B Sorenson. Pallbearers included Lewis Strandberg Andrew Strandberg Gust Hanson John Ochs Henry Bjelken Bren and Ed Nelson.
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Peter Strandberg
Fahlun
Julia Sorenson Strandberg
Renville
Carl Knutson
Ole Sorenson
Andrew Anderson
Rasmus Peterson
Ortonville
Alfred
Arthur Sorenson
Theodore
Evaling
Svea Lutheran Church
J. B. Sorenson
Lewis Strandberg
Andrew Strandberg
Gust Hanson
John Ochs
Henry Bjelken- Bren
Ed Nelson
Big Doings At Sunburg Norse Fest Draws Two Thousand
About two thousand people attended the Sons of Norway gathering at Sunburg last Sunday. Delegations came from Willmar Benson Glenwood Starbuck and Sunburg. A J Syse presided with speeches by Senator Gandrud and Judge I O Gilbert. Music by Sunburg Band and duets by Mong Hauge and John Nyborg highlighted the day. The next gathering will be in Benson.
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Sunburg
Willmar
Benson
Glenwood
Starbuck
A. J. Syse
P. A. Gandrud
Halldor Askeland
Minneapolis
I. O. Gilbert
Supreme Lodge of America
John Nyborg
Mong Hauge
Apple‘ton
Sunbury Band
No Services At St Luke's During August
St Luke's Episcopal Church announces there will be no church services throughout the month of August.
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ST. Luke's Episcopal Church
Gilbert Re elected Head of Sons of Norway
T O Gilbert of Willmar Minnesota was re elected president at the Sons of Norway grand lodge convention in Madison Wisconsin. New officers include Arne Richstad secretary L Stavheim treasurer John A Hobe and Dr C S Leedahl among others with a committee choosing next meeting site likely Grand Forks or Sioux Falls.
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Grand Lodge
The
Sons of Norway
Resolute
Alfred Anderson
Loan Lodge
Grand Forks
N. L
Sioux Falls
Arne Richstad
Seattle
Wash
L. Stavheim
Minneapolis
John A. Hobe
C. S. Leedahl
Stanley
N. D
Oscar Erickson
Olaf 1
Rove
Milwaukee
Local and Personal News Highlights Distinct Visits
John Quam of Clara City visited friends here last Tuesday. J W Johnsons travel to Pope County to visit daughter and son in law for a week. Ed Bergstrom family depart for several days auto trip to Twin Cities and north. J A Peterson family leave for a two week auto trip to Twin Cities. Mrs Thomas Marshall and daughter Ellen visit sister in Grantsburg Wisconsin for two weeks. Edna and Helen Gustafson from St Paul arrive for visit with Clara Anderson. Paul Peterson and daughter Elsa of Lancaster visit David Peterson and Hjalmar Peterson family. George Johnson returns to Minneapolis after visiting Axel Johnson. Gust Haughind travels to Maynard to see friends N O Peterson family. W B Soderling and A L Buckley visit relatives in South Dakota and return week’s end. Harold Bonde visits parents. works for Minneapolis Steel and Machinery Co. Thomas Mobberley of Winnipeg arrives for visit with Chauncey Frye. Esther Mobberley joins. Haley and Johnson family attend Spanish War Veterans encampment in Mankato. royal reception noted. Smith family host Ruth Klint Willmar Edris Stauffer New London E E Hendrixson Atwater H Sorby Minnea at Chip Cottage Big Kandiyohi Lake weekend. Ruby Sanden enjoys vacation from Berkness Lundberg store duties. travels to Humboldt and Fort Dodge with plans to visit brother.
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John Quam
Clara City
J. W. Johnson
Lund
Pope County
Ed, Bergstrom
Twin Cities
J. A. Peterson
Lucy
Florence
Thomas Marshall
Ellen
Marshall
Suther
Grantsburg
Wis
Edna
Helen Gustafson
St. Paul
North Dakota
Clara Anderson
Paul Peterson
Elsa
Lancaster
David Peterson
Hijalmar Peterson
Paul
David
Hjalmar
George Johnson
Minneapolis
Mr. Johnson
Axel Johnson
Sunnyside
A.L. Buckley
Steseton
Effington
S. Dak
Harold Bonde
Peter Bonde
Minneapolia Steel and Machinery Co
Thomas Mobberley
Winnipeg
James Smith
Failun
Ruth Klint
Willmar
Edris Stauffer
New London
E. E. Hendrixson
Atwater
H.C. Sorby
Minne
Big Kandiyohi Lake
Ruby Sanden
Berkness-Lundberg
Humboldt
Fort Dodge
Laws
Willmar Public Library Librarian Reports Yearly Statistics
The Willmar Public Library presents the annual report of librarian Mian Amy Hanscom. Key figures include 4,789 books, 2,418 active borrower cards, 50 country cards, 28,776 total circulations, and 36 hours weekly open. Periodicals total 42 with 4 newspapers. Financials show balances and expenses totaling 8,872.24 with 1,023.69 balance on hand. Officers reelected: L. C. Thorpe president, Mrs. E. M. Stanford vice president, Mrs. W. D. Wiggins secretary.
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Mian Amy Hanscom
Willmar Public Library
Library Board
Hbrary
Conraky Poopie
REC
L. C
Thorpe
E. M. Stanford
W. D. Wiggins
Kandiyohi County Population 22060 and Local News
Kandiyohi County census figures released in Washington show a total population of 22060, up 169 from 1910. Minnesota Daily Star to begin publication the week of August 22 with $1,000,000 capital. stock sold to Nonpartisan League farmers and labor. Mrs Franzen hosts parcel shower for Minnie Nelson near Svea. about 40 guests attended. Double header at Raymond next Sunday with Clara City vs Priam and Kerkhoven vs Raymond. band on site. Luther League program at J A Halvorsen's August 1 with ice cream cake and coffee. all invited.
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Tripolis Church
H. Tillman
Mission Society
Kandiyohi
U. S. Census Bureau
Washington
Minneapolis, Minn
Herbert E. Gaston
Northwest Publishing Company
Minnesota Daily Star
Nonpartisan League Farmers
Organized Labor
Minnesota
People’s Paper
Nonpartisan League Farmers and Labor
Svea
Gillis Franzen
Carrie Skoglund
Franzen
Minnie Nelson
Raymond
Clara City
Priam
Kerkhoven
Norway Lake
Luther League
J. A. Halvorsen
Farmers pull off surprise for Willmar Bank cashier
Nels S. Swenson cashier of the Willmar Bank was invited to the Ed Lundquist farm at Lake Wagonga Sunday afternoon. A large crowd gathered as Jonas Monson led cheers and presented him with a purse of 153 dollars in his honor. The event featured a bountiful spread of ice cream cats cigars and laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels S. Swenson
Willmar Bank
Ed Lundquist
Lake Wagonga
Jonas Monson
Everraes
Willmar to Visit Benson in Sunday Baseball Clash
The Willmar baseball team travels to Benson for a Sunday game at 3 o clock. Willmar aims to repeat last Sunday’s one up and hopes for a homecoming victory. A season opener on Willmar’s grounds is anticipated a week later.
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Willmar Baseball
Benson
Willmar
Bowery Dance Near Wilmar Promises Live Music
A Bowery dance is set for Saturday evening July 31 two miles southwest of Wilmar with excellent music. The first dance starts promptly at 9 p.m. Come early for the first number. Ady.
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Wiilmar
Ady
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Breamland
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Constance Talmadge
AD. W. Griffith
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D. W. Griffith
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Cressy
Earl Williams
Captain Swift
Mary Miles Minter
Marjorie
John Greenfield
Nels Greenfield
City
Nana Westerlund
Wolverton
Rev. M. Hanson
Cramer
J. To) Cramer
John Gunderson
Wade
Alloys F. Branton
Hellen Irene = Tompkins
Mankato
Dr. Branton
J. F. Branton
B . Branton
Tompkins
Marrriage
Clarence GC. Peterson
Thne
Solmanson
Hubert Thielen
Mae Johnson
Kandiyoh! County Bank
Willmar, Minn
Mamre
Birger Aleson
Abrahamson Bros
Qamil Carlson
Erick Loven
Carl Wedman
Ralph and
Haldor Akerson
Urick Lindgren
Carl Asplind
N. J. Sletten Farm
Leanis Thyden
Boom Island
Leamus
Wm. Peterson
Eagle Lake
Herman Nelson
Des Moines
Iowa
H. B. C. Phillson
Hi. L. Rodegeb
Longs Prairie
Park Rapids
Ruth Feleen
Washington, D. C
Sons
West Lake
Cuy
John Ley
St. Cloud
Mr. Ley
Itaska Park
S. E. Magnuson
Willie
Ethel
Itasca Park
Sebeka
John Madison
Albin Selvig
Margaret
Selvig
Etta Gabrielson
Nordland
Young Peoples Society
J. B. Johnson
Morris Agri
Morris
City of
State ‘School of Agriculture
Otto, Bergquist
Arthur Carlson
Elmer Odell
Wm. O. Johnson
C. J. Swenson
Herbert Wadell
H. G. Young
William Hallberg
August Klint
Arthur Klint
Gerhard Brandt
Albert Boersma
Geo. Hedtke
Rice Park
Amelie
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Gilbertson
Goon
Walter Crosby
Green Lake
Hey
BB. Gynild
Mr. Applevick
Charley Nelson
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Swedish Baptist Church
Arvid ‘Hagstrom
Long Lake Church
A. M. Lunde
BP. S
Ladies’ Aid Society
Bernt Overson
Methodist Episcopal Cial
Oak Park
Swan W. Mattson
Father Bolland
St. Mary's
St. Patrick's
First Methodist Church
Svea Lutheran
Nels Bengtson
P. N. Lundgren
David Bjorling
United Lutheran Synod
Vaaler
Vikér
Vikir
Swedish Methodist Episcopal
Kandiyohl
Gilbert
David Bijerling
Stockholm
Bethel Church
David Bjorng
Gésta
Jussi
Olle
Bjorling
Metropolitan Opera School of New York
Conservatory of Vienna
Anton Bjorling
Ernest Olson
This City
Sam Warner
Olivia
James Casey
Sioux City
Nest Lake
Spicer
John G. Wagner
Arkansas
Lake Koronia
Paynesville
Kandiyohi County
Court House
Norfolk
Sigurd Ostenso
N. O. Ostenso
New Nevada
Sailor Ostenson
U. S. Navy
Ishpeming
Oscar Augustson
Willmar Tribune
Mich
Oscar
Epworth League
GC. E. Sykes
Sykes
15Th St
Pennock
Willmar VS. Benson
West
Alma Knock
L. O. Swenson
Rathdrum
Idaho
Spokane
Knock
Langford
South Dakota
W. E. Swenson
Montana
Frank A. Holmberg
Bowery Dance
Vines
C. H. Angereon
Anderson Co
Wm. Olson
Ben
KP. Bjornberg Willmar
Minn
Huian Sige
Nature
Lewis E. Coss
D. C
Geo. C. Mickelson
Chiropractic Office
Loney Block
Davidson
PC. Davison
M.D
Willmar Hospital
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