Personal visits span towns across region
A broad list of residents and visitors is recorded, noting A. E. Mossberg’s business trip to St Paul last Wednesday. Emil Christenson’s brief visit to Cokato. Miss Mabel Porter of Atwater visiting Willmar. Miss Gladys Birchis in Minneapolis hosted by Miss Evalyn Haley. and numerous others from Mamre, Dovre, Kandiyohi, Doers, Morris, Dawson, Annandale, Hamilton, Spicer, Hancock, New London, Spicer, Benson, and beyond. The piece tracks weeklong and short visits, travels to Minneapolis, St Paul, and Montevideo for church meetings and graduations, ending with a roster of attendees to the Lutheran Free Church annual meeting in Montevideo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Mossberg
St. Paul
Emil Christenson
Cokato
Mabel Porter
Atwater
Willmar
Gladys Birchis
Minneapolis
Evalyn Haley
Clara Anderson
Mamre
Mikkelson
Dovre
Killa Haines
Kandiyohi
Jalmar Hoglind
Doers
Mixa Ella Gould
Morris
Alfaretta Stengen
Ole Nickelson
Father
Dawson
Agda Bergman
Spicer
Alfred Estwick
J. H. Stolander
Kifstrum Drug Store
W. R. Smith
Benson
L. A. Tresvold
Elizabeth Mankell
New London
W. H. McCune
Hazel
Willmar Thursslay
Sioux City
Kanikkeberg
Everett
Wash
Martha Botnen
Alda Gustafson
Amanda Mikkelson
Gustafson
Ellie Thronson
Minot
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L. O. Thorpe
Hayfield
E. A. Baldwin
MeVille
N. D
Vsita
Braham
C. A. Peterson
B. J. Coe
Pentwater
Michigan
Jenny DeLano
Chicago
C. A. Ackerman
Edna Robinson
C. K. Robinson
Appleton
Wis
Weather and community notes from Arctander June edition
June 14 Arctander items describe rain likely weather, church services on June 27 at East Norway Lake, and local people activity. Mentions include Mies Clara Hauge assisting sister, Mies Emma and Selma Kambe of New London visiting, Otto Christopherson returning from Willmar Seminary, Esther Hedeen teaching after appendectomy, Frank Baden resigning as buttermaker to move to Litchfield, Annie Loberg resigning to visit South Dakota, and dredging work on County Ditch No. 27 near Myhre’s place with crews and teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will'mar Seminary
Esther Hedeen
Henjum
Lesteberga
Frank Baden
West Lake
Germina
Sam Henjum
John Foshager
Minneapolis
Medical Department
University
Henry
County Ditch No. 27
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Lake Lillian notes blend with Willmar news as reporters recount visits, weddings, and local happenings. People like S Senstedt Mrs Joe Magnuson Lena Olson A M Hedin and many residents of Mamre Dovre and Pennock attend church meetings and social events while planning local gatherings and midsummer festivals.
Old Settlers Reunion at Atwater a Splendid Success
The Kan diyohi County Old Settlers Association held a packed and festive reunion in Atwater on June 15, 1909. Attendance broke records, with a special train carrying 55 from New London and about 30 from Spicer. Officers elected were Martin Olson president, George Johnson first vice, William Olson second vice, A. Q. Forsberg secretary, and A. N. Lewis treasurer. A resolve to locate and mark graves of Lorentson and Backlund passed, and a large dinner followed a robust program. Senator Canfield delivered a strong afternoon address, praising pioneers and warning of wealth concentration and extremism while urging education and middle-class cooperation as safeguards for the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandiyohi County
Old Settlers Association
Atwater
New London
Spicer
Willmar
Martin Olson
George Johnson
Colfax
William Olson
A. Q O. Forsberg
Wilmar
A. N. Lewis
Henry Feig
Lorentson
Backlund
Feig
Meeker County
C. A. Birch
Harold Swenson
Kandiyohi
Aslak Olson
Wisconsin
Sperry
Evenson
Olson
Saterlee
Atwater Press
Ladies of
Senator Canfield
Swenson
Association
Canfield
Luverne
Massachusetts
United States
Willmar Election Obvious Solution For City Telephone Issue
The article urges a Yes vote on next Tuesday’s ordinance to clear the way for a municipal exchange. It promises fair rates, city access to profits, and no taxpayer risk, arguing defeat prolongs a trust hold up and may force separate phones for residents. It cautions readers to seek facts and abstain if unsure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Insurance Company Branches Out Across Multiple Towns
The Arctander and Lake Andrew Insurance firm held its June 7 annual meeting at the Norway Lake store. Reports show $60,000 written in the year with $215,400 in force, and a slight rise in cash and notes. Territorial expansion includes Burbank Colfax Dovre Green Lake Mamre New London Norway Lake Hayes Kerkhoven Pillsbury. Officers Syverson and associates long serving. secretary elected for 29th year. A tax commission visitor, J G Armaon of Stillwater, outlined plans to improve taxation and assessors' roles. a push toward county assessors and deputies. Nels Benson’s death triggers a fund appeal for eight dependents. funds may be left at the Tribune or Gazette, with about $50 already subscribed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctander
Arctander and Lake Andrew Insurance Company
Norway Lake
Burbank
Colfax
Dovre
Green Lake
Mamre
New London
This
Hayes
Kerkhoven
Pillsbury
Swift County
Dent
S.A. Syvenee
S. A. Syverson
Tax Commission
Willmar
J. G. Armaon
Stillwater
Minnesota Tax Commission
Nels Benson
Benson
Mra
Tribune
the Gazette
Willmar High Alumni Banquet Draws 80 Grads
Willmar High School Alumni Banquet drew about 80 graduates last Friday evening, the best attended in the association. Toastmaster Stan ford, and speakers John Styles Victor Knutson and Marguerite Young delivered well received toasts. Styles spoke on The Banquet, Knutson on Undercurrents, Young delivered witty hits. Wallace Martin contributed Side Lights on University life. Music included Frank C. Palm piano, Helen Sather vocal with Edgar Sather violin. Postmaster Croaby in St Paul for postmasters meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar High School
Stanford
John Styles
Victor Knutson
Marguerite Young
Styles
Young
Hita
Wallace Martin
University Ife
Frank C. Palm
Helen Sather
Edgar Sather
Willmar Church Notices and Social Events Attended
Community announcements from Willmar list church meetings and socials. Bethania Young Peoples Society holds regular June gathering at Lutheran Free Church parlors. Augsburg Sextet concert June 24. picnic and summer festivals planned at local homes. visitors include Miss Lillian Shelgren and Mr. Frye family. Several engagements and travel plans noted along with new staff at Gazette and upcoming Chautauqua at Green Lake July 2 to 11 with speakers Gov. John A. Johnson and Ex-Governor Joseph W. Folk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Pratt
Litchfield
Geo. W. Jorris
Bethania Young Peoples’ Society
The
Lutheran Free Church
Solverson
Tom Christiansen
Wikse
Thhe Augsburg Sextet
Lu‘theran Free Church
Bethania Young People’s Society
Lillian Shelgren
Minneapolis
Myrtle Frye
Bennie Halvorson
Norway Lake
Theodore Frye
Campell
Frye
Ladies Society of the
Lutheran Free Church of
Elmer E. Adams
Willmar
Seattle
Wash
the Tribune
Mary Elizabeth Garver
Samuel Garver
Roy Alonzo Bingham
Fourth Street
Dovre Ladies Society
C. Birkelanda
Country Ladies Society of
Anders Johnson
Ida
Betsy Bee
Ingrid Markhus
Olof Markhus
Boise
Idaho
J. L. Johnson
P. P. Alvig
Glenwood
Viker Synod
Minnesota
Lutheran Synod Church
M. C. Thorpe
L. C. Thorpe
Maurice Jenness
Gazette
Dwight Gates
Jenness
University Law Schol
Dovre Ladies Aid Society
Lutheran Freechurch
C. C. Birkeland
John A. Johnson
Joseph W. Folk
Annual Meeting of Free Church Elects Gynild President
Rev. E. E. Gynild was elected president of the Lutheran Free church at the Montevideo annual meeting for the third time. Rev. M. B. Michaelson was named on the Augsburg Seminary board. The conference plans a $100,000 endowment for Augsburg with only interest to be used. Bethesda Home at Eagle Lake reported 43 stored and three aged residents, with all expenses paid and $2,600 toward debts. Free Church Book Concern receipts neared $26,000 with a $2,000 surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Gynild
Lutheran Free Church
Montevideo
Gynild
M. B. Michaelson
Augsburg Seminary
Augsburg
Bethesda Hon
Eagle Lake
Also Mentioned on This Page
H.5. Taylor
Annandale Thureday
Jessie Williams
Minnesota Ladies Symphony Orchestra
Green Lake Chautauqua
H.T. Olson
J.J. Foshager
Henry Foshager
University Medical School
K. T. Rykken
S. A. Rasmusson
Ole Alvig
Mle Elgeros
J. B. Johnson
B. T. Benson
Ole Johnson
L. L. Thorpe
Glarum
N. G. Hanson
Randi Thorpe
Hans Lee
Nordland
Lake Lillian
Willmar Tribune
S. Senstedt
Joe Magnuson
Sam Aspaas
Lena Olson
Dazzel
A. M. Hedin
District Court
Annie Lett
W. M. Lindquist
Berer
Andrew Fridlund
Warners Place
Gilbert
Ester Hoglund
Olivia
Amanda Johnson
Crookston
Ole Olson
Cassel Minn
Chas, Forsman
John Aspaas
Sveu
Josephine Eastman
Hedin
A. J. Nelson
Niobe
Nelson
J. E. Johnson
Christine
John E. Johnson
F. EB. Norman
Christ Birkeland
Emil Ecklund
Gladys
Alvina Swenson
Olga Olson
Emil Lofven
Elmer Johnson
North Dakota
Iver Reigstad
Arclander
Zell Campbell
August Johnson
Gust Ryden
John Soderholm
Anna Swanson
Minn
Mamre and Dovre Telephone Company
Lundby
Laura Abrahamson
Strandberg
S. D
John
Matt Abrahamson
Selma Linn
la Bolt
Emil
James
Washington
N. C
Cyclone Club
Buster Brown
Saratoga
Elkjer
Frost-Adams
Cathedral of St. John, the Divine
New York City
Marion Emma Agnes
Edward Spurr Frost
Elmer Ellsworth Adams
Dean Gates
Willmar Minn
Priam Chapel
Kandiyobi County
Old Settler'n Association
Insurance Company
Arctander & Lake Andrew Mutual
Croaby
Postmasters’ Convent
Annual Meeting of Free Church
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