31 Jul 1901
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Newspaper
Willmar Tribune
Location
Willmar, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1901
Page
1
The Minnesota State fair is set for September 2 to 7 with updates on visitors and residents in Willmar and surrounding towns. Local notes include travel plans, marriage licenses, ball games, excursions to Duluth, and reports on residents visiting relatives, attending expositions, and changing jobs or addresses.
John Carlquist, 26, a laborer on Peter Hallbom's Handy farm northwest of the village, died after heat exhaustion and sun stroke. Heatwave had forced a halt to work. he reportedly drank cold water, suffered convulsions, and died at noon. Funeral held Sunday at Tripolia with Rev. Lindholm officiating. Widow and two children left in straitened circumstances as the community offers sympathy.
Frank and Elmer Nelson, two youths linked to horse stealing and murder, were captured near Willmar and returned to Glasgow, Montana. Sheriff Griffith and deputies pursued after a long chase. two horses and a saddle were recovered. Elmer, about 20, is suspected of killing Drabbs, whose body was found with bullet holes on prairie. The Nelson family’s history is noted, with the father a Soldiers’ Home inmate.
George Martin, employed on the Sioux Falls line as Ledger wood engineering, survived an accident near Jasper after his clothes were torn and he suffered bruises and severe distress. Rescue arrived after coworkers stopped the machine, and he will be laid off temporarily while healing before returning home to Spicer via Willmar.
Carl C. Van Dyke and Myrtle Lampman were wed yesterday in Minneapolis. The couple will reside in Willmar where Van Dyke has a brakeman position on the Great Northern. The Alexandria Citizen extends hearty congratulations.
A leeplog car porter on train No 9, passing Monday night, tried to deter hoboes beating their way through. They seized the chance to detain him after the train departed, forcing him to stay over until the next morning’s freight. Spectators found the episode amusing but the porter faced hardship.
A Willmar reader writes of her husband L A Canfield’s failing health and a July 18 poisoning episode. She describes his apparent intent to help her, their daughter Florence summons the doctor, and the couple’s actions, including coffee and saline, to revive him. The doctor later notes he is resting quietly.
Pa trick Tierney 27 of Kandiyohi was killed by lightning on December 12 in Miles City Montana. The body was buried in Montana after the delay in learning of his death. Meanwhile local sports news announces seven game series between Litchfield and Willmar at Athletic Park with plans for a possible Willmar rail trip to showcase Kandiyohi as an agricultural county and promote regional baseball.
The Cooperstown North Dakota team defeated Willmar 6 to 5 in eleven innings in a well played game. Tredway and Bonde connected for Willmar while Carney and Tamber starred for Cooperstown. Weather foiled a scheduled rematch, and local notes from Irving Prinsburg Ringville and Priam report warm weather, harvest activity, births, travel, and community updates.
Willmar friends report the marriage of Misa Ellen Fogarty to Mr. John Olson occurred yesterday at the home of the bride's sister Mrs. Jerry Cooney in Springdale Wash. The couple will reside at Valley Brook Wash after August 15 and will be greeted by friends from Willmar and nearby.
Will locate in Willmar as Mr. P A Weedall, brother of J A Weedall, may establish in the city. Former Willmarite long resident of Tacoma Washington, he is visiting relatives and old friends here and may enter mercantile business with his brother.
July weather brought rain ending three weeks of heat with highs around 103 to 105. Wheat yield prospects dropped to about 25 bushels per acre due to heat. rain later helped corn and potatoes. Roseland beat Svea 22 to 11 in baseball at Knutson's. next game planned. Local activity includes new city dwelling, hay feeding, and farm visits. names include Lofla, Swedin, Hystad, Bendickson, Gandrud, Ellingboe, and Oliason.
London L E Hearn of Willmar did business here Saturday. Mrs H J Ramsett and children from Willmar visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Ole Larson of Spicer lost their baby. The Larsons visited Mrs Larson’s relatives. M D Manning G C Haines and S B Qvale of Willmar toured the county as state land appraisers. Mrs B F Miller of Willmar and Mrs Sam Anderson of Spicer visited the Andersons. Mrs Carrie Geer reportedly sells her farm in eastern Baraboo. Death of Rev Andrew Jackson of Rush Polow Mina at Bethesda Hospital St Paul. He aided pioneer settlers during the Indian outbreak. He was preaching at West Lake during the massacre. Mrs Britta Dahlberg of Colfax died July 20 aged 96 years 6 days born 181 in Jerfas Sweden. She came to America 30 years ago with Erick Dahlberg Sr. They settled on a Colfax homestead. Her husband died 7 years ago. Survivors include son Rick of Colfax and daughter Mrs Christine Berrows of Herman Minnesota. Funeral held last Monday afternoon. Miss Cells Grimes of Willmar spent a few days here visiting Mrs J E Cooling.
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