Willmar Man Marries Dawson Bride In Church Nuptials
Lyder Berg, a Willmar man employed in the W. T. Markhus office, wed Miss Suale Larson at the Trinity Lutheran church in Dawson. The ceremony at four o clock was officiated by Rev. Rondestvedt with many friends present. The couple, who arrived Monday, will reside in the First ward and begin housekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Lyder Berg
W. T. Markhua
Thie City
Unotad
Mise Suale Larson
Trinity Lutheran Church
Rondestvedt
Migs Skila Nelson
Lars Jorsvad
Berg
Willmar
Mresclent
Bergan
Jacob Larson
Res'dents
Derg
Jan Otive
W.T Markhus
Alty
Tim
Lutheran Free Church
Severin Resmusson
Sam’’ Trasmuagon
Misa Helena Sandven
E. & Gynlld
Misgea Nellie Botten
Tillie Ledell
Arne Sandren
Minneapolis
Peter Govig
Clara Mows
Legion
Bennon Avenue
First Ward Sewage Debate Sees Septic Tank Support
Citizens urge council to permit a sewer in First ward with overflow to Foot Lake, arguing for partial purification. The letter-essay cites septic tanks as a solution, noting Wauwatosa and other towns using them with success and detailing plant design, costs, and operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WaLrsiat Tein
First Ward
Permuasion
Huerope
God
Lawes
Maddson
Watkestia
Wauwatosa
West Allis
Poo di Lac
Wis
Glencoe
Champaigne
State Board of Cantrol
Anoke
Aas
Morris
Alexandria
Deaf, Jr. Plather
University of Minnesota
Green Lake Summer Cottage Boom At Willmar Lake
Lake's Summer Population, Mrs. C Neuberger and family are among the Willmarites who will occupy new cottages at Green Lake this season. A K Omile erected the Neuberger cottage now nearing completion on Green Lake Beach. A new cottage at Stony Point by Mesars Smith and Westin of Minneapolis is 40 feet square costing 1500 dollars. Swengon of Minneapolis will build nearby as will relatives of the Nordin family. More cottages under construction as lake population rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Swengon
Minneapolis
Messrs. Smith
Westin
Swenson
Nordin
Whia City
Green Lake
Second Heir Reported at Benson Family Home
A Benson Times item notes the second heir of Sam's Fargo family visiting the home Friday, with the mother in delicate health and cigars made by Sam's Fargo. E R Calking resigns as express office employee to resume duties as express messenger on the Garreton Yankton line. Oscar Elmquist joins the Great Northern express office force after assisting at his father's jewelry store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson Times
Inet Week
Sam's
Fargo
Willmar
Benson
E.R. Calking
Express
Garretaon
Yankton
3. D
Oscar Elmquist
Great Northern Express
Gold Medal Contest Atwater Willmar Delegation Expected
Atwater hosts a gold medal contest next Tuesday evening at the town hall with eight speakers including Kautson of the city and Gilbertson who cannot participate due to presalog duties. Willmar is entitled to two speakers. the event features music and admission is 15 cents with 10 cents for under sixteen. The W T U convention runs alongside with sessions at the Presbyterian church and a speech by Mrs Scovell. Delegates from surrounding counties are expected. all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwater
Victor Kautson
Willmar
Gilbertson
Atwater Republican Presa
Ith
Aiiver
Harrison
Mablua
Kerkhoven
Presbyterian Church
Wilcox Day Nuptials in Tacoma and Willmar Ties
News of Misa Susie Wilcox of Port Angeles marrying Elmer E. Day in Tacoma on May 10. Former Willmar resident, large circle of friends here extend best wishes. Reception planned at Merchants hotel after Seattle trip. Also notes June church services and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Misa Susie £. Wilcox
Port Angeles
Wash
Elmer E. Day
Tacoma
Rey
George W. Frame
Misa Susie Wilcox
Frame
C.J. Palmer
A. A. Smith
Seattle
Butler Hotel
Sound Cities
Victoria
Merchants Hotel
Day
Ditching Plans Advance In East Lake Lillian Township
East Lake Lillian residents back a self financed ditching program using a mammoth machine from New Auburn Minnesota to drain fields along roads. Anderson Gobnitz reports widespread ditching contracts, no petitions, and each property owner paying for their own ditch. Hanley Falls loses to Edwards Wood Co in a Monday ball game with Coons curves and errors shaping the result. A next game at Spicer promises a tougher challenge with Booth pitching. Crowd packed for the season’s frat game. Ludvig Glarum refereed as the umpire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Gobnitz
East Lake
Lillian
Hhis Township
New Auburn
Mion
Anderson
Old Country
Thia
Hanley Falls
Edwards, Wood & Co A
Chan Hoar
Hanley
Wimey
Coon
Nelson
Locsis
Coons
Jack
Spicer
Booth
Willmar
Hanley Filla
Ludvig Glarum
Eighth Grade Closing Exercises at Willmar Opera House
Eighth grade pupils of Willmar public schools hold graduation at the opera house Thursday evening. Admission is 10 cents to defray expenses. Miss Anderson leads the program with declamations, duets, and speeches by nine girls. The following night a high school commencement occurs with the same admission rule. Seats available at Elfstrum's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Opera House
Anderson
Sir Laun
Marion Minton
Olive Crosby
Esaay Slavery Co
Ruarem
Merry
Roce
Harper Lacy
Marion Lewis
Elfstrum
Will Join the Benedicts in Kandiyohi Marriage
John E. Olson of Erickson & Co. plans to wed Hulda Jenson on Wednesday June 8 at 3 p.m. in Kandiyohi, with about fifty invitations issued. Hulda was a former resident of Kandiyohi and recently of Minneapolis, while Olson remains a flour and feed merchant. Also noted: Miss Bauer sisters plan to move to Wheaton and teach there, and J L Henscom appointed as rural route carrier with Chas Hanscom as substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Olson
Frm
Erickson & Co
Hulda Jenson
Kandiyohi
M. Youngren
Kandiyah
Minneapolis
J. L. Henscom
Chas. H. Hanscom
Seminary Commencement Honors Largest Class at Seminary Hall
The graduating class of 04 at the Seminary holds exercises Monday evening in Seminary Hall. The Tuvi class is the largest ever, with the new Shorthand and Typewriting department leading with 12 graduates under Mies Syse. The Teachers' course follows with nine and the Commercial department with seven. Names by department include Ludvig Dale and Emelia V. Arneson among others, with a detailed program of readings, sermons, and music. The event features a substantial display of class colors, flowers, maize and gold booting in the decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuvi
Mies Syse
Suveo
Ludvig Dale
Emelia V. Arneson
Millie A. Carlson
M. Sophia Carlson
Hilda J. Erickson
Carl Goulson
Clara P. Hendrickson
Mmma T. Johnson
Horace W. Reese
Commercial Cours
James N. Anderson
Herbert J. Englund
Olaf Gaarder
Melvin J. Johnson
James Mataon
Alice Smith
Petar Steen
Slormland
Nellis A. Alvig
Dora G. Anderson
Alphia J. Berg
Gean A. Berg
Leonore P. Boyd
Sophia Carlson
Harry L. Ekdahl
Anna M. Perring
Elsia C. Holm
Ole T. Elovatad
Rose Madison
Clara C. Moss
Cummins
M. E
Mee Tonning
May Hive of Ladies of the Maccabees In Odd Fellows
The revived May Hive of Ladies of the Maccabees organized at Bonde hall with Deputies Pennar and Moore from Minneapolis guiding the reorganization. Charter membership stands at 22 with meetings scheduled bi monthly at Odd Fellows hall on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Officers installed include Mrs Parkins as past commander Mrs Kent as commander Mrs Ferguson as lieutenant commander and others occupying key posts such as record keeper finance keeper chaplain sergeant master at arms and pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellowa Hall
May Hive of
Ladies of the Maccabees
Bonde Hall
Etforia of Deputies
Pennar and Moore
Minneapolis
Odd Fellows Hall
Wm. Parkins
Mra
Tde Kent
Mabel Ferguson
Mise Matilda Bonde
Mary Ward
Mattie Selin
Mise Bessie Hyer
Emwna Miller
Anna Wilson
Jessie Hyer
Blanche Crawford
Tourist in Trouble in Atwater County Jail
A tourist using the name Charlen occupied the county jail most of last week after being arrested in Atwater for petit larceny at a hardware store. Judge Walen convicted him and ordered a ten dollar fine plus costs or five days in jail. Deputy Malmberg brought him in Tuesday night for five days lodging. Johnson prosecuted. The AOU W Lodge plans a large initiation June 9 with Grand Lodge officers present. G. Covell of Benson aided the membership drive, credited with boosting recent gains. Mrs Huffman of Breckenridge visited Willmar relatives this past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlen
Atwater
Malmberg
M. Anderson
Walen
Costa
Iattor
Johnson
A. O. U. W. Lodge
Grand Lodge
G. Covell
Benson
Passes barred after Aug 15 for railway workers to St Louis fair
The St Louis fair will limit travel after August 15 for railway employees unless they pay their fare. An ironclad agreement by all lines prohibits post date passes. Roads serving St Louis notify workers they must vacation before August 15. Annual pass holders may travel anytime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Fair
Ines
St. Louis
United States
Tair
Chicago-St. Louie
St. Paul Globe
Swedish Language Meets at Eagle Lake Church
Lutheran Bethel Church hosts a revival reply to Moorhead call. Young people meet with program of music recitations and a paper on The Early Swedish Settlement at Eagle Lake by V E Lawson. Swedish language used alternately at each meeting. Ladies society hosts tomorrow at Mrs G J Bjornberg home Fourth ward. No services next Sunday due to pastor's Synod meeting in Lindsborg Kansas. C W Jones returned Saturday night to Kenmare ND.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. Jewison
Moorhead
Young People's Society
Eagle Lake
V. E. Lawson
Ladies Society and Friends of the Same
G. J. Bjornberg
Fourth Ward
Lindsborg
Kansas
Memorial Day Honors For Local Soldier Dead
Honor of a soldier dead seen in Willmar on Memorial Day with Stars and Stripes on buildings and business houses. Col Hey Post G A R formed a morning parade, veterans in blue led the silent procession to cemeteries. Thirteen veterans arrived later. two churches hosted services with Rev Gates delivering a patriotic sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Col. Hey Post
Megara
N. O. Grue
A. A. Sperry
St. Luke's Church
Gates
New Swedish American College Planned in Twin Cities
A Swedish Lutheran Minnesota Conference committee met at St Pauls Lutheran church in Minneapolis to form an institution for Swedish American learning. The group elected Rev Stone as chairman, Dr Petri as vice chairman, Victor Lawson secretary, and Dr Carlson treasurer. They organized to incorporate, set temporary quarters, and launch an academic department in the fall. A financial agent was chosen, and a later meeting will finalize reports and the school name. The effort aims to foster Swedish American culture in the Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Cities
A. P. Moaten
Great Northwest
Willmar Gun Club Holds Seventh Annual Tournament
The Willmar Gun Club announces its seventh annual tournament scheduled for June 10 and 11. Officers include J. C. Freese as president D. N. Tallman vice president B. F. Miller secretary and Robert Otterness treasurer. Grounds lie north of the ball park. Local shooters anticipate two lively days of competition with entrants from outside points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar Gun Club
J.C. Freese
D. N. Tallman
B. F. Miller
Robert Otterness
Tresaurar
Nouth
Ball Park
Tragedy at Donnelly Ends in Double Self Destruction
Meta Mahn a former Merchants Hotel worker at Donnelly shot Ray Harrison of Davie Harrison general merchandise firm in Morris then killed herself. Reports state she had recently returned to Donnelly after two years away and had mentioned carrying a gun for Harrison. Harrison shot and wounded, facing uncertain recovery. Mahn’s motive unclear. Also mentions a baseball benefit dance prize and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mets Mahn
Merchants Hotel
Donnelly
Ferman
Hector
Mina
Pioneer Press
Morris, Minn
Ray W. Aarrigon
Davie
Lows
Mira Mabu
Minn
Donnelly and Morris
Harrison
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Lao ‘Poun
Fiather
Portland Cemeos
Lake
Presbyterian
Rev
R. C. Mitchell
Litchfeld
P.m. Chris
Wan Endeavor
Northwestern Tele- Gan ‘Co
Minnesota
Supt
O. C. Gregg
Minnesota State Partners' Institutes
Prea. A
Red River Valley
Misses Bauer
Wheaton
Iowa
Seminary
Baccalaureate
H. C. Buell
Hilda Quam
James Wiltot
Mardin
Nels Benson
Section Two
Green Lake Town
Mrs. Wilson
HE. C. Huffman
Breckenridge
Lutheran Bethel Church
C. W. Jones
Kenmare
N, D
New Swedish-American College
Powell
Mr. Powell
Trento
J. L. Clark
Buggies
Kingman
Klondyke Gang
Klondyke
Advance Threshinc Machinery
T. G. Mandt Wagons
Gudmund P. Earwand
Benson Ave
Willmar, Mino
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