Social notices from Willmar and area residents
A dense page lists numerous Willmar and surrounding area residents with brief mentions of visits, trips, and host locations. Names include EG Wellin, Emil Nordloef, Prof N B Swalin, Mrs H C Hanson, Mrs H G Meyer, Miss Ruby Parkins, Miss Anna Ekdah, Robert Anderson, Miss Julia Peterson, Edward Quam, Mrs C Johnson, Miss Alma Berg, Miss Marie Salem, Miss Tillie Spaanem, Miss Hattie Hanscom, Word Marshall, Miss Anna Larson, Hulda Eckwall, Miss Mary Green, Miss Martha Green, Maggie Sullivan, Miss Lina Bergan, Miss Jessie Williams, Gustaf Thorson, Erick N Nelson, Revs T C Tolo and D C Jordahi, Miss Lydia Agre, Miss Catherine Call, J J Foshager, Hakon Nelson, Miss Dena Carlson, Mrs C S Johnson, Roy Johnson, Miss Maysieinen, J J Ekender, and the Duluth & Nevada Development company. The note on Seld Swedish Mines adds that Ekender will turn over Hus Mining in Duluth and options Fria mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B. Swalin
H.C. Hanson
Minneapolis
H. G. Meyer
Litchfield
Ruby Parkins
M. Parks
Breckenridge
Emil Broberg
Duluth
Anna Ekdah
Robert Anderson
Madelra
A. A. Andreson
Julia Peterson
Kandiyohi
Willmar
Edward Quam
New London
C. Johnson
Salem
J. W. Johnson
Alma Berg
Kerkhoven
H. Anderson
Sioux City
Iowa
Anna Larson
Hulda Eckwall
Murdock
Mary
Martha Green
Maggie Sullivan
D. M. McIntire
Lina Bergan
Mesdames Berg
Hustad
Jessie Williams
Hope Orchestra
Gustaf Thorson
Lisbon
N. D
Erick N. Nelson
Church Services And Meetings Across Denominations
SW LUTH Bethel Church holds Thursday evening and Sunday morning services. U P S meets next Wednesday in the church basement. Norw LUTH Synod Church lists 10:30 worship, 12:15 Sunday school, 7:30 English eve services. Ladies society and choir meet as scheduled. Sunday school teachers gather Monday. Thursday worship and Friday Bible class. Presbyterians announce March 7 services with morning worship at 10:30 and evening sermon series on The Prodigal Son starting with How he came to get away. Christian Endeavor 6:30. Revelation lecture 7:20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SW. Luth
Bethel Church
U. P.S
Norw. Luth
Synod Church
Ladies Society
Ane
God
Christian Endeavor
Lillian Sanderson
Swedish M. E. Church Special Services Begin This Week
The Swedish M E church announces special services starting tonight and running through the week at 7 30 p m with Rev George Anderson of St Paul preaching and Rev Axel Anderson assisting. The Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2 30 p m with refreshments by Mrs Petterson. Sunday services include 10 a m worship 11 a m Sunday school and 6 45 p m Epworth League with Miss Annie Brandt leading. An Epworth social is planned Friday at the M W A Hall with supper at 5 30 p m. The Presbyterian Ladies Social Union hosts a coffee at Mrs Anton Bakke’s home Friday afternoon March 5 inviting all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
George Anderson
St. Paul
Axel Anderson
Ladies Aid
M. Petterson
Ladies Social Union of
The
Presbyterian Church
Anton Bakke
Fifth St
Robert Tait
John Carlin
Willarm
Agnes Olson
Litchfield
Henry Magnuson
Failun
George Peterson
Willmar Seminary
Chas. Chalberg
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Annie Engman
Willmar
Andrew Anderson
Atwater
John Peterson
Sarah Monson
Gennesere
Katherine Tait
Adina Hallberg
Emil Anderson
Peter Burns
Tripolis
B. E. Walters
Litchfield and
Ostmark
Hallberg
Death of Norwegian peddler in Hub hotel
B G Larsen aged about 59 died Friday at the Hub hotel after a long struggle with stomach cancer. He had traveled the United States for almost 30 years, selling trinkets and buying waste materials. A niece from Eland Wis. and a sister from the old Mrs. Gunderson will bring his remains to Wittenberg Wis. for interment. Larsen left $200 in cash and was last living as a guest at the Hub since February 2. His dog Topsy mourns him at the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
B.G. Larsen
Hub
Larson
Washington
Dora Samuelson
Eland
Wis
Miss Samuelson
John Gunderson
Wittenberg
Flekkefjord
Norway
Topsy
Changes caver Shops and White House-Confectionery
About a week after Theodore Roosevelt leaves the White House Rosby will move into the White House Confectionery on Litchfield Avenue, the former Lyder Berg site. The building will be overhauled and Rosby promises a premier confectionery near the city. Berg moves to the Ladies Store location on Fifth Street to continue his business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy Roosevelt
White House
Teddy Rosby
Litchfield Avenue
Lyder Berg
Mr. Rosby
Mr. Berg
Fifth Street
A. H. Brown
Nels Ralke
Andrew
Hedin
J. C. Tollefson
An Assistant Register at the courthouse
A curious note notes a new register of deeds arriving Sunday. It hints he may become a prominent campaigner like his father as locals are urged to visit the courthouse office for a sample cigar or pie and coffee, revealing a light political flavor in the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register of Deeds
Olof
Per Person Severely Injured In Runaway Incident
Per Person, aged about 70, was badly injured Saturday afternoon when a tug loosened from a horse causing the pole to fall and the team to run away. He was thrown to the ground, knocked unconscious, and the horses passed over him twice before he recovered. He was then taken to his son Ernest Person’s home at 512 Seventh Street to recover. Doctors found two broken ribs and a severely sprained back. recovery remains uncertain given his age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth St
Person
Ernest Person
Seventh St
High School Girls and Morris Meet in Season Opener
The high school basketball team opens the season next Friday evening at the high school gym against Morris. Star players promise an exciting matchup. Admission is 25 cents general with 10 cents for students. Willmar lineup includes Ralph Hornbeck Francia Downs William S. Johnson Fred Smith and Herbert Hengstler. Mrs G E Quale hosts the Ladies Guild at St Luke's church tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Om Sharp
Willmar
Ralph Hornbeck
Francia Downs
William S. Johnson
Fred Smith
Herbert Hengstler
Norse Centennial Plans discussed in Minneapolis
Senator L. A. Thorpe and prominent Norwegian Americans met in Minneapolis to map a monster May 17 1914 centennial celebration of the birth of Norwegian independence. The event may be held in Minneapolis with funds raised for a “Gift of Remembrance” of one million crowns to Norway for a national improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Thorpe
Minneapolis
Minneapalis
Norway
Young Tennessee couple married by Rev Peterson
A quiet Monday afternoon wedding at the Swedish Lutheran parsonage joined Louis T. Mattson of Gennessee and Jo sephine Anderson of Lake Lillian in matrimony. Maid of honor Lydia Mattson and bridesmaid Amy B. Anderson attended, with A. C. Anderson as best man. The couple planned a short honeymoon and home on the M. Mattson farm in Tennessee. The note ends with well wishes from the Tribune. Also announced: Housekeepers Club meets March 6 at Odd Fellows hall with a varied program. Local society news includes a visitor from Vienna, SD and several moves among regional residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. G. Peterson
Louis T. Mattson
Gennessee
Josephine Anderson
Lake Lillian
Lydia Mattson
Amy B. Anderson
A. C. Anderson
A. C. Parsons
Mrs. Mattson
M. Mattson
Tennessee
the Tribune
Housekeeper’s Club
Housekeepers’ Club
Odd Fellows Hall
Florence Neuberger
Gertrude Porter
Amy Jorgenson
Laura Jorgenson
A. N. Lewis
Pauline Eyam
Myrtle Miller
Kandiyohi Local News Highlights March Events
Kandiyohi March items show residents visiting Willmar Atwater and Litchfield, trips to St Paul Minneapolis and Fargo, frequent relatives visits, church and social meetings at Tripolis, and upcoming confirmation class and coffee social events. Several residents travel for business and family gatherings while others stay home.
Fateful Bottle Persists in Willmar Courtroom Drama
In Willmar Minnesota a one third full pint bottle of whiskey is repeatedly introduced in municipal court as evidence against Olson and his alleged illegal bar at the Crystal Palace. Olson appeals, pending district court, while Lofgren serves 80 days in jail for failing to pay fines. The Palace fixtures were auctioned and returned to storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Palace
Olson
Fred Lofgren
Frank Holmberg
Minnesota
Willmar
Holmberg
Gilbertson
Bonde
District Court
Palace
Robbins Warehouse
Wm. C. Johnson
J. B. Ward
F. G. Handy
the Tribune
Harrison Hills Local Social Notes and Wedding Highlight
A Harrison report lists a new switch board installed at the Harrison switch last week. Social items include Mr. and Mrs. A. Dahl hosting guests, Daisy Sanderson and Elmer Pagel visiting H. P. Johnson, and Anselm Nordin visiting Erick Person of Spicer. A sale attended at Mrs. S. C. Olson’s place. Henry Kahmeyer to St. Cloud for factory work. Miss Ida Witte and brother visiting St. Cloud. A. E. Dahl and Mrs. Dahl hosted friends. Feig and Pagel of Atwater visited E. Feig. John Stoffers and Emma Rieff quietly married and moved to G. Kragenbring’s farm. Eastern Star events hosted by Mrs. J. H. Taylor’s group today at 314 Tenth St. N.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandiyohi
Willmar
Jonas Berg
Tennessee
Fablan
Nels Norman
John Freedholm
Thilda Kroona
Atwater
Axel Elmquist
South Dakota
Emil Wahlstrand
Swan Anderson
S.J. Walgren
Norberg
Fahlun
Minneapolis
O. W. Kroona Wes
St. Paul
Busi
Emma Gustafson
Edwin Olson
John Mong
Emil Lundquist
C. A. Berg
John Ostling
Litchfield
A. H. Brown
Kandiyahi
Ida Witte
St. Cloud
A. E. Dahl
Henry Feig
Albert Pagel
E. Feig
John Stoffers
Emma Rieff
G. Kragenbring
Ida Lundin Weds Gilbert Sorenson At Mamre Home
Ida Lundin and Gilbert Sorenson were married at the Lundin home with Rev. A W Franklin officiating. The couple plans to reside in Kauts Indiana. August Hokanson and friends from West Lake visited the area, joined by Mary Dahlberg and Esther Backman. Other local notes include Swanson renting to his son Gustaf, Rodman visiting Willmar, Rudolph Larson in Spicer, J H Erickson from Willmar calling on friends, and Harry Anderson of Dovre spending Sunday in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamre
P. M. Lundin
Ida
Gilbert Sorenson
A. W. Franklin
Gilbert S. Sorenson
Kauts
Indiana
Hokanson
Harry Anderson
Dovre
John Edberg
Willmar
Buster Brown
Prinsburg Notes Nearby Visits And Local Happenings
Miss Tina Markus and brother Garret left for a week with uncle Lucas Slagter near Princeton Minnesota. Garret Slagter hired out to G Dambhof in Roseland for the upcoming year. Mrs Henry Bruggers expected home from Willmar hospital later this week. The treasurer reports 17067.67 in taxes collected February 26 and 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prinsburg
Tina Markus
Brother Garret
Lucas Slagter
Princeton
Minn
Garret Valar
Fred Kroiman
Raymond
Iss Sadie Myre
Hulda Jolson
Garret Slagter
G. Dambhof
Roseland
Nettie Brink
J. Berghuis
Auetler Land
Henry Bruggers
Willmar Hospital
Hannah Buekema
Stob & Wiersomum
Augusta Slagter
Harry Gesieke
St. Paul Daily News
Denver
Colo
Ben Wieberdink
Revival sermons by Rev George Andersson at Swedish M E church
Community notices report Rev George Andersson of St Paul will preach each evening this week at the Swedish M E church. Also the Little Helpers of the Baptist church meet Friday at Andrew Peterson's Swede Hill home. Miss Ruth Olson of Atwater visits and the Ladies Aid convenes Thursday with refreshments by Mrs M Petterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Andersson
St. Paul
M. E
Baptist Church
Andrew Peterson
Swede Hill
Ruth
Edna Sanderson
Sitl
Ruth Olson
Atwater
Ladies Aid Society
Lincoln
Neb
O. E. Mornbeck
al Palm
E. C. Wellin
Order of the Eastern Star
Anton Bakke
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wellin
Alexandria
Emil Nordloef
Kandiyon
J. J. Foshager
Hakon Nelson
Arctander
Felbibe
Edith Thorpe
Ella and
Leonora Boyd
Inga Grangaard
Twin City
Herman Edman
Arclander
Tribune
John Bredberg
John Appelgren
Lewis Hedlund
Swedish Mission Church
Dena Carlson
Colfax
Reville
Johnson
Glenn
St. Johns
Seld
J.J. Ekender
Duluth & Nevada Development Company
Hus Mining
Sweden
Fria
Duluth & Nevada Company
California
Nevada
Methodist Services
Jesus
America
Epsworth League
Phill
Crawford Grays
B. G. Larsen
Hub Hotel
Caver Shops
Glarum
J. Emil Nelson
Witmer
G. E. Quale
Ladies Guild
Fiausing
Rev. Peterson
L. B. McVenes
Vienna
C. L. Lien
Winnie McIntire
Tinlus Olson
Lofgren
Harrison Hills
J. H. Taylor
Minnie Larson
N. P. Larson
Eastern Star
Taylor
Tenth St. N
Ella Allen
Clara Allen
Mabel
Naika
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