Local and Personal News Highlights From Willmar
The Willmar area records a lively week with the railroad eating house opening and a string of visits and departures. Elligible notes include Miss Jace Julien of St Paul staying with her sister, Miss Pio, editor Crosby returning from Boston and Washington, and Rev. O. S. Olson’s Pacific Coast trip. A baby girl arrived to Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Murphy, notable deaths, weddings, and a range of social events and small-town notes fill the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. N. Tallman
Jace’ Julien
St Paul
Pio
D. M. Spicer
Sod
Death of Ole Testad at Parson's addition
Ole Testad died last Saturday afternoon at the home of Philip Kuntz in Parson's addition after a long illness of chronic consumption. He was about 43. The disease left him bedbound for 15 months. His mother and sister cared for him. The funeral was held yesterday at 10:30 with Rev. Anderson officiating at the Synod church, followed by interment in the Synod church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Bennon
Red Lake County
W. J. Pinney
Andrew Nordleet
Pianey
Elvira Nelson
A. Nelson
Ole Birkeland
Rav. Anderson
Lutheran Synod Church
Lutheran Free Church
Gates
C. BH. Lundstedt
Kenmare
N. D
A. P. Holmdahl
Ole Testad
Philip Kuntz
Parson's Addition
Goo
Rev. Anderson
Synod Church
Great Northern Flyer Ditches Near Smith Lake
The Great Northern Flyer ditched near Smith Lake Saturday evening at about eight o'clock while running at forty miles an hour. The entire train except the engine left the track but no passengers were injured due to level ground and intact coaches. Willmar passengers aboard included Mr. and Mrs. Alton Crosby F J Stansberry K Samuelson and Theodore Linn. A special train from Minneapolis evacuated passengers around seven Sunday morning and again at nine o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Lake
Great Northern Flyer
Willmar
Alton Crosby
F. J. Stansberry
K. Samuelson
Theodore Linn
Minneapolis
Debate Plans Change for High School Excursion
The Minneapolis trip was canceled due to a plan shift for delisting teams. Breckenridge and Albert Leas would clash, so Willmar will face Breckenridge while Minneapolis eyes Willmar. Next debate date is unclear, possibly March 10 or March 17, to be held locally. Breckenridge’s three-member team includes two young ladies, and local boys must hustle to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Breckenridge
Albert Les
Willms
Willmar Bee
Hreekenridge
Elks Lodge Formed Here With Elk Parade and Banquet
Local Elk members organize a lodge in Willmar on Thursday March 23 led by W W Koons. A special St Paul to Willmar train flexes through St Cloud with delegations from Austin Redwing St Paul Mankato Duluth and Brainerd. More than 100 members already, 300 visitors expected, parade at 2 pm, banquet at Bonde hall, St Cloud lodge handles festivities and bands. Notables include Henry L. Johnson A Bekko J P Hull L A May and others in local business and railway service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benevolent, and Protective Order of
Rika
W. W. Koons
Grand-D'Stries
St. Paul
Willemar
St. Cloud
el Ks
Austin
Redwing
Mioneepolls
Duluth
Brainerd
God Littes Falls
Ita
Two Elk
Bonde
Elka
Order of Elle
Willmar
Elk Lodge
New Lodge
Henry L. Johnson
R. L. Knebel
A. M. Deverell
W. W. Howard
Notice to the Public on Water Use Waste Willmar 1906
The Water and Light Commission of Willmar warns city water users to close faucets after drawing water to prevent waste and costly expenses. Willful violations may lead to water supply shutdown under ordinance 34. Dated February 17, 1906. L Halvorson, A. Ekander, M. O. Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water and Light Commission
City of
Willmar
L. Halvorson
A. d. Ekander
M. O. Nelson
Plumstead the Humorist Engaged for March 11 Lecture
Plumstead the humorist Elleworth Plumstead has been engaged by the Citizens' Lecture Course committee to deliver a humorous talk at the Willmar house on Saturday evening March 11. The Moon of Battle Creek, Mich notes his broad appeal, praising his lively program including Riley selections and playful character sketches. Local notices advertise Elmquist's for tickets and related details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumstead
Elleworth Plumstead
Citizens
Willmar Ppers House
Battle Creek
Mich
Moon Haa
Plumatead
Riley
Tira
Netar
Excel
Wes & Trust
Osseo Literary Society Hosts Success in Reception
The Osseo reception drew about 60 attendees including eight members and guests. Held in a blue and white hall, the event featured a grand march by the navy band, old favorite songs, a social period in the boarding hall, and ample refreshments. The Osseo Society, reformed by Seminary students, aims to promote good literature and public speaking with more than 40 members this year and active engagement from many students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literary Society
Mary Hall
Navy
Osseo Society
Osseo
Acta
Death of Mrs Karin Lennon Larson at New London
The community mourns Mrs Karin Lennon Larson wife of Louis Larson of New London who died Friday at 7 a m after years of paralysis. Born Aug 15 1840 in Ensinger Hillaingland Sweden she emigrated with family in 1853. She married Louis Larson Jan 19 1869 and leaves husband two daughters Mary and Carrie, plus a brother John Olson. Funeral held at Lebanon church with English Swedish services and large attendance, burial in Lebanon cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karin Lennon
Louis Larson
New London
Willmar
Abe
Ensinger
Hillaingland
Sweden
Peter
Martha Olson
Karin
Minnesota
Marine Mills
Verlien Vettiora
New London Village
Mra
Larson
Mary C
T. J. Law
Carrie
John Olson
Spicer
Lebanon Church
Erick Hedeen
Lebanon
Masquerade Ball Planned by Maccabee Lodge
The focal lodge of Maccabees plans a masquerade ball after Easter, aiming for a success similar to a prior event. Costume orders can be placed with Lewis Larson at Peverson & Wellin General Store. Licenses issued to Web Deb 23 Charles W Holmgren and Elle Elizabeth Edmund. Feb 27 Frank Cowell and Delis Marie Anderton, Michel Dowes and Inanette M Swan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maccabeea |S
Lewis Larson
Peverson & Wellin
Charles W. Holmgren
Elle Elizabeth Edmund
Frank Cowell
Delis Marie Anderton
Michel Dowes
Inanette M. Swan
Annual Meet of Central Minnesota Luther College Club
The Central Minnesota Luther College Club held its annual meeting at the Seminary ball with large attendance. Officers elected were H. S. Hilleboe president D C Jordahl vice president Magnus Peterson secretary and Jon Fi Estrem treasurer. A supper followed and the club outlined its mission to aid desiring students toward education at Luther College Decorah Iowa with loans repayable when possible and ministry aims for Norwegian Synod. Proceeds and Dorcas Guild efforts added to the treasury, with cheers for the successful program and a humorous dialogue The Train to Mauro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Luther College Club
H. 8. Hilleboe
D. C. Jordahl
Norway Lake
Magnus Peterson
Benson
Jon, Fi, Estrem
Norwegian Synod Church
Eac
Hamline Theological Seminary
Minneapolis
Dorcas Guild
Bureau of Distribution
Iaat
Mauro
A. O. Forsberg
Geo. W. Johnson
Atara
Fred Johnson
City Fathers Meet Discuss Budget and Elections
City council approved seventeen bills totaling 414.85. Fire department salaries set at 50 dollars for the chief and 25 for the assistant. Election judges named for April 4 in each ward. Polling places designated in Seminary hall, Lawry block, Park Hotel, and Freeberg’s carpenter shop. Mayor to summon charter commission to consider amendments before term ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K. Severinson
J. Johnson
J. L. Johnson
C. A. Nelson
T. H. Olson
M. McDonald
W. B. Lawson
J. C. Olson
H. Shipstead
C. C. Salvig
F. E. Holmberg
C. Freeberg
Seminary Hall
Lawry Block
Park Hotel
Freeberg
Died in California Albert Beery Anderson R.I.P.
Albert Beery Anderson born March 30 1873 died suddenly February 23 at a hospital in Los Animas California. Family burial in Hawick with mourners including Mrs N P Nelson Alfred Anderson Oscar Anderson and Miss Mary Walberg. The bereaved family receive community sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Beery Anderson
C. A. Anderson
Roseville
Los Animas
Cal
Hawick
N. P. Nelson
Fsterbury
N. D
Alfred Anderson
Wambly
S. D
Oscar Anderson
Kerhaven
Mary Walberg
Raymond
Deveased
Bouquets for Willmar Firms in New High School Build
The Kerkhoven Banner praises Olson & Skoolheim of Willmar as leading contractors for the new high school building. They delivered quality work with good material and skilled labor. J Hy Wiggins Co. of Willmar installed the steam heating system, keeping the building warm in extreme cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Kerkhoven
Olson& Skoolheim
Apa
Olaon
Mugon
Schoolheim
J. Hy, Wiggins Co
Wiggins Tarely
Change at Marble Works Becomes Shipstead & Johnson Bros
Last Friday the Willmar Marble Works owned by Halvor Shipstead became a co partnership with Paul and Kent Joho son of Montevideo. The Joho brothers bring 14 years of Montevideo Marble Works experience. Shipstead will continue the monument business in Willmar and the new firm will operate as Shipstead and Johnson Bros. They plan to reside in the First ward and pursue a growing demand for marble products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar Marble Works
Halvor Shipstead
Mr. Shipstead
Paul
Kent Johoson
Montevideo
Shipstead & Johnson Bros
Chief Bonde Honored With Gift From League
Last Saturday Chief of Police Bonde received an elegant colonial rocker as a token of appreciation from the Woman's Improvement League. The letter from Mrs. B. Ovale, President, thanks him for faithful work as park commissioner and for generous assistance to the League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonde
Peter Bonpr
Woman's Improvement League
New London Business Change Briefly Noted
Yesterday in New London F. E. Monson became one third owner of Monson Brothers Lumi Dealers after six years with The McCormick Harvester Co and The International Harvester Co. The firm also expands into hardware by acquiring C. E. Krause’s leading hardware business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
F. E. Monson
McCormick Harvester Co
International Harvester Co
Monson Brothers
Lumi
Miller Case Receives Stay After January Court Term
The Minnesota vs Miller case, Miller granted a stay of sentence at January term before Judge Quale. Miller was fined 100 plus costs totaling 237 48, appeal notice and bond filed by attorney Porter. Also noted is an exhibit auto at Willmar Hardware, praising puncture proof tires and a mystery constructor. Jobo Skoolheim plans a 21800 residence south of the L F Smith home in Lakeside. A baron under construction and many new houses planned this season in Willmar.
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Minnesota
BB. Miller
Quale
Miller
Porter
Supreme Court
Willmar Hardwire Company
Lynn
Oo Iite
Jobo Skoolheim
FL L. Smith
Ce Ion
Weavon
Willmar
Residents and Events in Willmar Area Briefs
Willmar residents George Eablom and John Lundquist attended events last Thursday and Wednesday respectively while Mr Jackson of Spicer visited. A desk phone was installed at Lime bank amid dull business from bad roads. Notices report visits, teaching, engagements, a surprise party for Amanda Moberg, and a marriage announced for Mike Downe and Janet Swan. A February creamery price error corrected, and a new Presbyterian church proposal noted. J Lundquist to become Cody hotel landlord March 1 with an unknown landlady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Eablom
Willmar
Lsat
John Lundquist
Willmar Viet
Mr. Jackson of
Spicer
Lime Bank
Jones Bengtaon
Lass
Norway Lake
Nela Norman
Ance Boblom
Feblun
Eeper Norman
Minneapolis
Amanda Moberg
Berglees
Peter Norman
J. A. Wagner
Atwater
Mike Downe
Janet Swan
Misa Cederatrum
Watertown
Henry Broman
Albert Eablom
Ed Nordblom
Lake Elizabeth
Kroona & Johnson
Mr. Kroops
Messrs
J. Lundquiat
Cody Hotel
Lundquiat
Local visitors and moves travel through Willmar area
Archander Feb 28 reports Hane Hauge and Jacob Foshager visiting county neighbors last week while Ole Nygard and Edward Thorrold went to Colfax Saturday. Martin Klopp visited friends at Norway Lake over Sunday and Edward Hauge went to Willmar for a few days. J B Ramsted bought steams of horses from L Thorsnese and E K Lund of Willmar checked local interests yesterday. Miss Jonene Gordhamer stays with her sister in Willmar. Peder Holmberg Albert and Olaf Johnson were Willmar visitors Sunday. Sam Sampson from Murdock called on farmers. Mian Elaie Shipstead of New London engaged to teach three months’ term in district St. McLa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugeole Qabrisison
Howe
Lake Liesbeth
Crosby
Boston
Baltimore
Washington, D.C
Onias Minchie Elmquist
Grove City
Linkfield
Opera House
Ella Hainee
Pennock
Anderson
Minneapolis
Mise Iverson
St. Paul
Sed
Martinus Hanson
Lillie
Allet Abrahamson
Priam
Minole B. Covell
Marian
Wacher
Raymond
Synod Church
M. G. Rigg
Ida Bee
Decorah
Iowe
Hane Hauge
Jacob Foshager
Ole Nygard
Edward Thorrold
Colfax
Martin Klopp
Norway Lake
Edward Hauge
Willmar
J. B. Ramsted
Thorsnese
E. K. Lund
Jonene Gordhamer
Tjonveld
Peder Holmberg
Albert
Olaf Johnson
Sam Sampson
Murdock
Mian Elaie Shipstead
New London
St. McLa
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Axel
Martin Ekbiad
Ratevan Brick Yard Company
Estevan
Canada
Ringo Lake
Ladies Aid Society
Swedish Methodist Church
Kandlyoht Aeeta
Elmer Morine
O. B. Berkness
Willer Milling Co
Nelting
James A. Cranwell
Lily Craswell
Sioux City
Robt
Danena
Rosemount
J. H. Danens
Ladies’ Aid Society
Synod i
Meadames R. Teletad
A. Engelatad
Diat
S O'Vlock
Nordin
Bottineau
Kagdlvobl
Young Peoples’ Society
The
Dr. Petersen
Peter Bong
St. Louia
Thompson
W. L. Crosby
Bueviews
Lillie Sanderson
Petra Rolse
Mabel Williams
Agnes Nordin
Geo. W. Tyler
Alice Roberts
Norin
St. Aul
Iverson
Mise Roberts
Andrew Nordloef
Anderson Land Co
A. H. Brown
A. A. Anderson
Nordloef
Fim
Osseo Literary Society
Willmar Seminary
Hegstron
Grand Lodge
Et Minnespolls
C. F. Spencer
O.P. Rice
Willmar Lodge
Ella H. Mantor
J. T. Carruthers
C. Oram
Mra. Oram
Thorpe
Senate
Carl Wallace
Hennepin County
Howse
Lvense
Stat of
O. A. Perring
J. W. Collier
Frim
Ferring
Sient
Aeema
Prisé
Belvidere
Collier
Plas
Auf
Tolle Goods
Elmquist’s
Central Minnesota Luther College
California
8. B. Ovale
New London Business Change
Bud Miller
Archander
C. EB. Krauve
Tie Businssa
Funlding
Monson Bros
Great Northern Hotel
T. K. Hasbrouck
Nels Quam
Ringoess
Quam
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