10 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
Willmar Tribune
Location
Willmar, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
1
A local brief urging turnout for the next Tuesday primary in Minnesota notes June voting replaces September to ease work conflicts. It discusses ballots for judicial, legislative, and county races, party ballots, and nonpartisan state offices, with commentary on gubernatorial contenders and party dynamics.
Anders Skoglund elder settler of Svea dies at 74. burial at Swedish Lutheran church with Rev. Ryden officiating. Survivors include children Victor Walter Ellen Hulda Melvin Andrew C O Johnson G A Plagman and four grandchildren. Also notes on Pioneer Pastor Were Rev C O Cavallin and social notices from Kandiyohi County. Includes club meetings and community events in West Lake and surrounding areas.
The Minnesota Hog Breeders Association holds a two day meeting in Willmar with sessions at the courthouse at 1 30 p m and a banquet at I C O F hall hosted by the Willmar Commercial Club. Program covers hog cholera, serum treatment, vaccinations, hog judging, and practical hog houses. A civil service exam for Willmar post office clerk and carrier is also announced for June 27.
Roseland residents share a week of visits and family gatherings with Mrs. Joe Skalak hosting Mrs. August Biltue last Thursday. The Andersons and Carl Anderson attended Willmar Seminary graduation. Mabel and Alice Gibson plan to return home from visits at Vasa and nearby places. Esther Engvall spent the past week with her sister Mrs Peterson of Whitefield. Lillian Strafelda visited her cousin in Renville last week. Judith Anderson visited relatives Rey and Mrs Carson in town. Joe Strafelda and family spent last Thursday and Friday with relatives in Lake Lillian.
Svea announces services by Rev. Peterson at 3 p m Sunday. Mrs Nela Anderson hosts the Ladies Aid Thursday. Parochial school reopened after a week’s closure. Two church funerals last week: Skoghind on Friday and August Skoog on Saturday. Mrs C Christianson hosts Ladies Aid Friday. Young People’s Society meets Friday the 19th. Mr and Mrs Fred Lindquist visit Henry Bjelkengren Sunday afternoon.
At the Grue home on East Litchfield Ave last Thursday evening the marriage of Mise Marie Grue to A W Hanson of Peever South Dakota was performed by Rev RE Larson. Attendants included Alma Grue and J O Johnson with Ethel Going at the piano. A four course dinner followed and out of town guests included the Hansons and Hattie Johnson of Peever. The couple will live in Peever after June 15. Also Hoglund Soderling wedding at a quiet Campbell Ave home with Rev Ostling officiating. The couple is the son of Mr and Mrs Hoglund and the daughter of Mr and Mrs Soderling of Willmar, with a large circle of friends. The marriages are followed by licenses listed for early June. The Kandiyohi Silo Company reports new silos on several farms. Local notes from Lake Elizabeth include social visits, upcoming church services, and plans for Summer Festivals and a Saturday gathering.
Willmar Minnesota June 9 1914 Judge Powers sent a portrait to be accepted and hung in the courtroom. On May 23 the bar and county officers gathered as a committee led by Geo H Otterness George Muller and H J Ramsett prepared a fitting acknowledgment. The resolution expresses high esteem for Judge Powers and requests the portrait be placed in the court room as a lasting memento of his service to Kandiyohi County. Signed by county officials and bar members including Muller Swenson Stanford Gilbert Johnson Ronken Otterness Ramsett and others.
The thirty second commencement at the Willmar Seminary was held despite rain. Diplomas were presented by Prof. A. C. Pederson as Rev. W. E. Pearson spoke on religion and education. Alumni gathered for a four course banquet hosted by juniors. officers and speakers addressed “Willmar Seminary” and “Possibilities.”
After a week off due to Morris team issues the Willmar club resumes play at the local ball yard June 14 at 3 PM. A scheduled June 14 foe changed from Sorenson Shoe of St Paul to Kerkhoven. Ronning of Spicer to pitch. First appearance of four Willmar players home from school marks strong form. admission 25 cents, no grandstand charge.
A new effort to establish a permanent public restroom for visitors and locals was launched with committees from the Automobile Club and Commercial Club. Auto Club appointed KC Wellin, Lewis Johnson and Hugh Ruddy. Commercial Club named Y B Lawson, J B Boyd and Dr. Coleman. A joint meeting will be held to consider the proposal.
Rev Lou Wallace Gade pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of this city is honored with the Doctor of Divinity degree at Highland College Kansas The college notes it as a strong Presbyterian institution in the southwest The church and pastor celebrate the great honor in this city In other news Crystal Bottleine Works moves to a new Pacific Avenue building near Fifth and Sixth streets owned and run by W C Kemp The new facility promises improved convenience and readiness for business
Amusements include baseball next Sunday at the athletic field between Kerkhoven and Willmar. Dreamland theatre screens talking pictures tomorrow evening. The third Mutual Girl series comes to the Majestic next Tuesday and Wednesday. The Ladies Auxiliary hosts a luncheon for families at Oddfellows hall tonight.
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