Personal Mentions From Willmar Social Notes
A long list of Willmar residents and visitors is noted. Names include A. F. Hanscom, Louise Olson, Christine Olson, J. P. Branton, Mrs A. O. Dickey, Samuel Porter, Katheryn Mossberg, Mrs G A Moore, Robert Weiss, M. D. Manning, Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Myers, Rev. Andrew Nelson, Mrs M. D. Richardson, J. J. Ekander, Erick Wermelin, Mrs Richard Berens, Kele son Peter, Ludvig Wold, Mrs B T Otos, Casper Olson, H. J. Rameett, P. L. Johnson, Lt. Gov. S. Y. Gordon, J. C. Dale, D. N. Tallman, Miss Esther Tallman, Lydia Wheeler, Miss Pertha Potter, Mrs Barbara Wright, Betsey Wells, Gust Soderling family, Mr. and Mrs K. M. Whitmus, J. A. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. F. d. Harris, Nora Elfstram, Emma Paulson, Miss Alice Paulson, Mrs Oliver Porter, Miss Miller, and others with brief travels or visits to cities including Minneapolis and Chicago. Also notes events and dates for local meetings and recognitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Hanscom
Louise and
Christine Olson
J.P. Branton Te Jenea
Des Moines
Iowa
A. O. Dickey
Minneapolis
Samuel Porter
Katheryn Mossberg
Benson
Willmar
A. Moore
Robert Weiss
Peter Berg
Lake Elizabeth
Casper Olson
Green Lake
Martin S. Olson
H. J. Rameett
P. L. Johnson
Rev. J. A. Soil
Wheaton
Y. Gordon
Browns Valley
J.C. Dale
D. N. Tallman
Esther Tallman
Lydia Wheeler
Ruthton
D. W. McLaughlin
Pertha Potter
Toledo Blade
Chicago
Barbara Wright
New London
B. J. Branton
Betsey Wells
Herman
Gust Soderling
Forest City
K. M. Whitmus
State of
Washington
Whitmus
J. A. Jones
Allan
Canada
F. d. Harris
Spring Valley
F. W. Minton
A. O. Bryant
Nora Elfstram
Willmar D
Grand Lodge
Emma Paulson
Alice Paulson
Cottonwood
Oliver Porter
Atwater
Misa Miller
Cumberland
Wis
L. W. Porter
Day Letter Service Inaugurated By Western Union
Manager Walter De La Hunt announces a new Day Letter telegraph service by Western Union. It prices fifty words or less at one and a half times Night Letter, plus ten word increments at one fifth the initial rate. Day Letters require plain English code and may be filed anytime for transmission during business hours. The service promises economy and speed for business, with priority given to full-rate telegrams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter de la Hunt
Western Union Telegraph Company
Chicago
Twin City
Western Union
United States
Willmar to Discuss Public Sewer Question Next Week
Fredric Ross of the State Board of Health will meet Willmar officials on Monday to discuss the proposed sewer system. A council session is planned for the afternoon and a public meeting at Bonde Hall at 8 pm. Citizens are urged to attend to learn from state authorities before the forthcoming vote. The note covers local events and community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredric Ross
State Board of Health
Willmar
Sophies Win Decisive Game and Upcoming Events
The Sophomores defeated the Seniors 20 to 1 in the final round of the High School Tournament after earlier beating the Freshmen, while the Sophomores had won over Willmar 31 to 12 last Friday. Dana Taylor missed games due to illness and Willmar had a vacation on Washington's Birthday. Upcoming events include a Friday March 3 literary program with multiple recitations and orations by Sofia Tallakson Dora Hanson Anna Rasmussen George Hansen and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophies
Willmar
Dana Taylor
Washington
Edwin Norling
Joseph Donovan
Dora Hanson
the New South
Anna Rasmussen
George Hansen
English Society
Fawvhoe
Sofia Tallakson
Raynold Peterson
Musijc
MacVeagh
Walter Minton
Debating League Drift at Willmar High School Event
The Osseo Literary society hosted a well attended reception at Seminary hall on Wednesday evening. The event featured recitations and essays by Ellen Larsen Lydia Johnson Frances Ledell Ingeborg Nel and Dean Vincent David Nyquist. The debate urged entering the State Debating League next year with affirmative Myrtle Miller Marion Carlson and negative Edna Kiland Agnes Dalen. Music was provided by a piano trio and national color decorations enhanced the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Condstalinzet
Ellen Larsen
Lydia Johnson
Ella Flagg Young
Frances Ledell
Ingeborg Nelson
Dean Vincent
David Nyquist
Willmar High School
Myrtle Miller
Marion Carlson
Edna Kiland
Agnes Dalen
Osseo Literary Society
Seminary Hall
If You Can Keep Your Head When All About You Crumble
R Kipling poem offers guidance on resilience, self trust, and virtue. The piece urges maintaining calm under pressure, balancing doubt and ambition, and enduring triumph and disaster with equal poise. It emphasizes perseverance, honesty, and control across crowds, royalty, and daily life.
Free Church Synod Meeting Planned in Willmar
The Norwegian Lutheran Free Church of America schedules its annual synodical gathering for June 13 to 19 in Willmar, with potential use of Park Assembly grounds for the large meeting. About 600 delegates expected, lodging provided, meals paid by attendees. third Willmar visit as central meeting point for church divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwegian Lutheran Free Church of America
Willmar
Dune
The
Free Church
Paul Winther
Minneapolis
Park Assembly Grounds
New General Hospital Planned in Johnson Block
Miss Anna Schollin, a graduate nurse from St Marys Hospital Minneapolis, will open a general hospital upstairs in the Johnson Block. Rooms are being fixed up and a first class operating room with latest improvements will be available. The facility will serve physicians from Willmar and surrounding territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Schollin
St. Mary's Hospital of
Minneapolis
General Hospital
Johnson Block
Willmar
Willmar Social and Local Notes Highlight Feb Events
Neighborhood updates report Mr and Mrs E. M. Hobbins inviting guests on Feb 11. Rev H Gates attends meetings in Minneapolis. Marguerite Stockell hosts classmates. D W Haley returns to Minneapolis for eye treatment. H T Olson canvasses county about railroad proposal. Woman’s Auxiliary at St Lars church meets. gatherings at Ives home and Swedish M E Ladies’ Aid. 75th Feb fire damages Willmar business district. Prof Hilleboe in town after memorial in Sioux Falls. C B Hornbeck honored before leaving for Superior. Ben Leitte active in Minnespolia Daily News auto contest. E A Baldwin family to move to Lidgerwood. Little Helpers Baptist to meet Mar 3 with program and refreshments. Eyelet Club hosts at Mrs A O Bryant. sacred concert at First M church Mar 5. Anna Dickey to move to Minneapolis. B C Wellin hosts violet favors at bridge. high school groups host games at Eunice Spicer’s home. Helen Elizabeth Holmgren to marry Gustaf William Rudeen Mar 1. couple to live in Dovre after Mar 15. H S Peterson visits Tri-County area. Darwin Johnson signals return to North Dakota farm by March 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Larson
Wilmar
Charlea Ratke
Gary
S. Dak
England Place
Mies Lydia Erlandgon
Eleanor Ostlund
Mamre
A. N. Lewis
A. D. McGilvra
Menominee
Wis
Nels Fauchard
North Dakota
J. D. Estrem
New London
L. O. Thorpe
Roy Landberg
G. O. Sanda
Esther Nicholson
Emil Nicholson
William T. Markhus
Minneapolis
J. Markhus
Emily Halvorson
Willmar
Norway Lake
G. E. Qvale
H. Hudson
Benson
Washington, D. C
Walter Anderson
Willmar Hospital
C. H. Sherwood
F. G. Handy
J. A. Frogner
Finhery
St. Paul
D. C. Jordahl
Renville
St. Mary‘s Catholic Church
Dream‘land
Hengstler
J. A. Anderson
Edwin Hall
Evelyn Powers
Granite Falls
Edward Powers
Weatherwax Bros
Swedish Baptist Church
Peter Gotthard Nelson
Maynard, Minn
H. S. Hilleboe
Sioux Falls
S. C
Washington
C. B. Hornbeck
Odd Fellow
Superior
Ben Leitte
Minnespolia Daily News
E. A. Baldwin
Little Edn
Finley, Neests
Nts
Lien
Mr. Win
Lidgerwood
N. Dak
The
Baptist Church
C. E. Oberg
Renus Swenson
Eyelet Club
A. 0
Bryant
J. D. Parnell
Emma Cairnes
Anna Dickey
Dickey
B. C. Wellin
Hie Apartments
Eunice Spicer
A.C. Holmgren
Helen Elizabeth
Gustaf William Rudeen
Mr. Rudeen
Dovre
H. S. Peterson
Litchfield Independent
Trihone
Litchfield
Lake Koronis
Stony Point
Petersons
Darwin Johnson
Rhame
Peter Johnson
Colfax
Tribune
Kandiyohi County
Newaieat
Johnson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Adyerescus
Whimiae Mra
Parsons
Irving
Day Farm
Edwards
M. Youngreen
Pahlun
G. Steberg
Aretander
August Carlson
Roseland
Axel Noratrom
Fablun
Axel Gustafson
Tows
P. Eklund
Maine
Hemming Anderson
Ole Granquiat
Une le. Lilhae
Cherry Hill
Bunlee
Hanson
Song
Gudrun Swedberg
Eunice
Kciry Senna
Lecter
Billy
Bnicholar Netson
Joa
Ie‘inggren
Bolum Stencie Lindgren
Sherwood
Frank G. Handy
George W. Tyler
Handy
Alene Sherwood
Nina Brown
Misa Laulise Schultz
Marshall
Housekeepers’ Club
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Home Missionary Committee
St. Cloud
Sreee
Paul
Opera House
Showalter
John Mattson
Waconda
Kandiyohi
Meeker
Congdon
Kandighi and
Charles E. Hornbeck
Sun Nectar
G. N
Hornbeck
Echoo
Mr. Hornbeck
John Ablstrom
Spicer
Ole Ablstrom
Ablstrom
Pennee
Kandiyah
Iove City
Litchfield Kerkhoven
Murdock
Raymond
Clara City
Olivia
Bird Island
Rupyarn Kipling
Reve
Peterson
Walters
Ayden
Chas. Wallin
Ferdinand Johnson
O. S. Rasmuson
Minnesota
Swedish Lutheran Church
Stillwater
Alexandria
Red River
Hugh Orchard
Men's League of the Presbyterian Church
Orchard
Y. P
Free Lutheran Church
Lalia Holt
Nellie Robbins
Mrs. Rowat
Cora Osmundson
Martin E. Tew
Selmer Berg
Adella Olson
Rae Push Bry
Minnie Frid
Mies Olive Gilbertson
Mrs.Grimlund
Svensk Concert
Fredigs Afton
Gagnee
Stockholm
Andra Platser
Sverige
Vara
Svenska Folkvisor
Svenska Tribunen-Nyheter
Carlson Hall
Carleon’s
Elfstrum's
Ben Benson
Axel Johnson
Hume
California
Marie Erlandson
Manda Larson
Eddie Larson
Lingval Johnson
Alma Odell
Mamne
E. M. Hobbins
Rev
H. Gates
Minneapolia
Marguerite Stockell
D. W. Haley
H. T. Olson
Northren
St. Lars Church
Geo. W. Tyler
Robert Ives
Hotel Windsor
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Wm. Peterson
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