Willmar seeks new Bonde Block to expand Johnson Maline line
A forthcoming addition to Willmar's Bonde Block will create a 25 by 65 foot ground floor and 25 by 15 foot upper floor building adjoining the old structure. Johnson Maline Co plans groceries crockery on the lower level and dry goods clothing on the second. The project, costing around 85000, includes a central balcony display area and south facing plate glass windows. The Westberg building will extend to connect the two, forming a continuous block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Bonde
Olson & Skoolheim
Johnson, Maline & Co
Litchfield Avenue
Westberg
Jobo Ekander Ill in Minneapolis with Typhoid Fever
A message reported Jobo Ekander dangerously ill in Minneapolis with typhoid fever last Thursday. Conditions improved later and fear subsided. A letter yesterday said he was much improved, much welcomed by Willmar friends. John had returned to Minneapolis from Willmar only Wednesday and fell ill the same evening.
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Jobo Ekania
Joho Ekander
Minneapolis
Willmar
John
To Wed at Red Wing Willmar Friends Invited
Willmar friends have received invitations to the marriage of Mr Charles E Berg of Grand Forks ND and Miss Roseltha Quayle of Red Wing to be held at the bride's parents home 463 Sixth Street Red Wing Minn on Wednesday Aug 5 at 630 p m The groom is a former Willmar boy and well known here and many friends will extend congratulations.
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Red Wing
Willmar
Charles E. Berg
Grand Forks
N.D
Mise Roseltha Quayle
John J. Quayle
Sixth Street
Minn
Witness Changes Mind Dismisses City Case Against Emerson
The city case against Ike Emerson was dismissed after a prosecuting witness, who initially testified he bought liquor from Emerson, changed his stance. A second city case against Emerson was adjourned for a week and set to be tried Friday at 9 a.m. in Atwater. In Willmar, Han(e) Johnson, agent for Hamm Brewing Co., observed how the red front saloon run by P. H. O'Brien operated. The license had been transferred a week earlier. Martin Olson, previously dealer in Thief River Falls, came to town for a visit, then sold his store stake with no definite future plan. Mrs. Thomas Olson is visiting her mother, Mrs. Samuel Stoner, at Lakota, N. D. Stoner, once a Willmar resident, leased the widow’s property in Kandiyohi Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Emerson
Emerson
Hane Johnson
Atwater
Atwater Republican Pross
Willmar
Hamm Brewing Co
P. H. O’brien
Martin Olson
Thief River Falls
Thos. Olson
Samuel Stoner
Lakota
N. D
Mra. Stoner
Willmarites
Ax-Sharit Stonar
Kandlyoht Go
Crop Prospects Dented by Rust and Pests In Meeker County
Harvest outlook dims as rust infests wheat heads delaying full crop. Chinch bug damage reported from Atwater north through Harrison and Irving in Meeker County. Barley harvests indicate good yields while corn promises strong results. City council acts on Augusta avenue improvements and first street, appointing commissioners to view damages and costs. Several ordinances read for first time. a special election in First ward set for August 19 to fill the late M. T. Sandbo’s vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eestern
Atwater
Harrison and
Irving
Meeker County
Othera
Guy Cownell
Thomas H. Olson
Peter Hong
Hans Gunderson
Augusta Avenue
First Street
J. T. Otos
Geo. H. Otverness
J. G. Bjomberg
L. Fridland
John Williams
B. Qvale
Willmar Novelty Works
Gilbertaon Broe
Henry Stenson
Lara T. Tendall
Martin Otterness
M. G. Rigg
Peter Olson
Willmar
City of
M. T. Sandbo
Christian Endeavor Service At Presbyterian Church
The Christian Endeavor Society will lead the evening service at the Presbyterian church next Sunday. Miss Grace L Andrus will lead with a program including song service, a lesson, prayers and a series of Hindrance themes illustrated by notable lives such as David Livingstone Booker T. Washington and Helen Keller. A benediction will close the program. Nels Anderson Stauberg, recovering from a leg fracture, is out of danger after a hay-riding accident. J B Boyd and daughter Nora plan visits to Renville and Sacred Heart. The Ladies' Ald Society of the Synod church will meet with Mrs H Engstedt with refreshments served.
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Christian Endeavor Service
The
Christian Endeavor
Presbyterian Church
Grace L. Andrus
J. T. Otos
Paul
Paw
David L. Livingstone
Marion Hanser m
Booker ‘T. Washington
Geo. E. Johnson
D. L. Moody
Barbara Williams
Helen Keller
Bertha Potter
Benediction
Nels Anderson Stauberg
Mr. Anderson
Colfax
Ladies' Ald Society
Synod Church
H. Bngelsted
Indies
Sunby Ordained Minister Receives Amherst Call
Called to Wisconsin minister Sunby of Manitowoc was ordained on the first Sunday and has accepted a call from Amherst. He has many relatives in the city who wish him success in his chosen work. Albert Hegatrom and wife left Svea for New London to visit. Hegstrom will move to Willmar to teach at the Seminary in late August or early September.
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Hanson
Wisco
G. A. Sunby
Manitowoc
Wis
Synod Church
Amherst
Sunby
Albert Hegatrom
Svea
New London
Hegstrom
Willmar
Bergman Couple Visits From Chicago with Iduna Chorus
Mr and Mrs Oscar Bergman of Chicago spent a brief visit last week with E Sjodin and family. Bergman is a member of the Iduna chorus of Chicago and had attended the Banger fest in Minneapolis.
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Oscar’ Bergman
Chicago
E. Sjodin
Bergman
Iduna
Chiago
Minneapolis
Partition of Property in Wells Wheeler vs O'Brien O’Phelan
In chambers before Judge Qvale and Powers since yesterday, the case for partition of real property in Harrison proceeds. Referees Moord Swan Pagel report on partition and their findings, with objections and testimony ongoing to determine accuracy. Attorneys include March for Wells, Olney for Wheeler, and Olean for O’Brien O’Phelan et al.
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Harry H. Wells
Mary Wheeler
Julia O'Brien O'Phelan
Joseph Moord
J. A. Swan
Chris Pagel
Harrison
March Bros
F. P. Olney
Samuel Olean
O’brien Sal
Quale
Powers
Three Men Remembered for Mail Fraud in Mutual Hail Case
In Fargo North Dakota July 24 three men Miller Gilder and Randall were convicted last month of using the mails for unlawful purposes tied to the Mutual Hail Insurance company of Hankinson. Judge Amidon sentenced Miller and Gilder to one year and a day in Sioux Falls prison and Randall to eight months in Jamestown county jail with $1000 fines for each. Appeals announced. bonds set at 7500 for Miller and Gilder and 3000 for Randall. Miller formerly of the Twin Cities Gilder a Lidgerwood real estate man and Randall a Kensal banker.
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Insurance Aganta
A. Fargo
N. D
Gilder
Randall
Mutual Hail Insurnce Company
Hankingon
Amidon
Miller
Sioux Falls
Jamestown
Twin Cities
Gilder Waa
Lidgerwood
Kensal
New Arrivals Choose Willmar For Home Bring Harris Family
Will Locate in Willmar Minnesota C S Harris and family from Madelia arrive to settle in the city Harris oversees the Minnesota and Western Grain Elevator replacing W A Hart who will move to Minneapolis for Miller Bros grain house Harris notes the struggle of securing suitable residences for newcomers and the challenge of relocating families here
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Willmar
S. Harris
Madelia
Minn
Harris
Minnesota and Western
W. A. Hart
Minneapolis
Miller Bros
Harria
Veteran Minister Rev H Stub Visits City From Sacred Heart
A veteran minister Rev H Stub of Sacred Heart is visiting friends in this city and surrounding area. He is noted as the oldest Norwegian minister of the Synod church now living and received the order of St Olaf at the Synod Jubilee from King Oscar of Sweden and Norway. Despite his age he remains healthy and active in church work.
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H. Stub
Sacred Heart
Synod
Oscar
Sweden
Norway
Stub
Willmar Buttermaker Resigns for Danvers Creamery
A longtime employee of Willmar Cold Storage Co. will leave Friday to become foreman at the Danvers Creamery Association. He declined offers from Minneapolis Cold Storage Co. and Aberdeen 8. D. to stay nearer home. The Will Most School Board plans Aug 1 organization as required by law. Also noted is the death of Mrs. M. J. Bond of Homer City Iowa, and Mrs. J. T. Lindderle is reported ill with pneumonia.
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Willmar Cold Storage Co
Danvers
Death and past connections of David Pallado in Midwest notes
A late June death is reported for David Pallado at Minneapolis Hospital. Pallado, a quarter-blood Indian educated at the Wisconsin school, had a scattered history including Willmar visits, Fargo railroad work, and prior Willmar connections. His 25 years and a brother in Wisconsin are noted as context alongside local social notices.
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Newa
Axel Jacobean
Wittenberg
Wis
David Pallado
Minneapolis Hospital
Pallado
Fargo
Minneapolis
David Paladue
N. P. Yards
Willmer
Anton K. Omlla
Will
Willmar
Wicconain
Pacific Coast
Anton K. Oaille
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Krain
Lizzie Rosen
Misa Rozen
Cremers
Iain St. Cloud
Cremere
Miss Rosen
St. Cloud
Richmond
Sherif Bernick
Elopera
North Dakota
Great Northern
Pete Rose
Bank of Albany
Cremer
Krain Town
Mre. Cremera
St. Cloud Journal Press
L. Benton
Benton Land Co
Milbank
S. D
Redvers
Assiniboia
Benton
South Dakota
Solon
Louise Moline
Minnespolla
Eagle Lake
Madison Cottage
M. J. Jenson
Windom
Mion
Jennon
N. A. Jenson
Ansgar
Milas Clara Johnson
Dr. C. Johnson
Lake Andrew Howe
Mise Larson
Vaises
Grant H. Allen
Steu‘pen County
New York
Miss Ting
Swillans
Thin Sity
Uncle Sam
Atlantic
Portamouth
Arcnar
Aisbasta
J. B. Boyd
Nora
Renville
Nora Boyd
Dikkah Borg
Mra
M. J. Bond
Homer City
Samuel Garver
J. T Lindderle
Quile
W. D
Young People's Society
Lutheran Free Church
American Locomotive Works
Kalispell
Mont
S. E. Guatatson
Henry Rice
Lake Koronis
Glenwood
Iver Lindquint
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