Home Talent Play Down in Dixie in Willmar
Preparations for the home talent drama Down in Dixie progress well and by March 17 Willmar audiences will see a Civil War era production in four acts. Cast includes Harvey Wells a Federal Army colonel Joseph J Lonien George Washington Bangs a Herald reporter Russell Curran and Major Bradley of the Confederate forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie
Willmar
Harvey Wells
Joseph J. Lonien
George Washington Bangs
Hersld
Russell Curran
Major Bradley
Local play features and farm loan meeting announced
The program lists characters including Holligan true blue vet and Mary Tew while noting the show will run twice at 3 PM and in the evening with a local orchestra. Admission prices are 35 50 and 75 cents and tickets go on sale next week. Also Kanidyohi County National Farm Loan Association directors meet in Willmar on Monday March 8 at 1040 AM to vote on loan applications and membership. WM Olson secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alsio
Farm Loan Association
Kandiyohi County
National Farm Loan Association
Willmar
Wm, Olson, Sec
Treas
Local transactions and moves in the city
Bertha Neslund of Slagter Iowa purchased Richard Julius’s residence at 719 Fourth Street West for 6500 dollars and will reside with her children Mildred Neslund and C O Neslund and Eloise Brown. J G Griggs sold Annex confectionery to Arthur Hookom of Spicer. Griggs will run a pool room in the Merchants building. John F Kray of Clara City died at 43 years while working as a jeweler. Henry Moe received the first state bonus of 285 dollars. H O Mathie and family moved from Stanhope Iowa. L L Barber farm remains in Iowa. Jacob Bouska, formerly of Edwards, now heads Branton chicken ranch in Olivia. Richard Julius and family relocate to Fairfax after selling their city house to Bertha Neslund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Neslund
Slagter, Jows
Richard Julius
Fourth Street
Mildred Neslund
C. O. Neslund
Eloise Brown
Annex Confectionery
J. G. Griggs
Arthur Hookom
Spicer
Mr. Griggs
New Merchants Building
John F. Kray
Clara City
Iowa
H. O. Mathie
Stan Nope
L. L. Barber
Mr. Barber
State of
Olivia
Jacob Bouska
Edwards
Branton
Bouska
Fairfax
Julius
Siagter
Near East Relief Drive asked in Willmar county
In a letter to the editor F H Oehler county director urges a city and county canvass for Near East relief delayed by influenza. He lists ward chairmen Emma Johnson, Mrs George Thomas, Mrs William Hengstler, Victor Lawson and the treasurer Miss Lillie Noren. Funds aim to aid 800,000 destitute in Trans Caucasian district and Cilicia. Willmar quota is 1,000 and county 5,700 with pledges paid within 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Near East
Emma T. Johnson
George Thomas
William Hengstler
Victor Lawson
Lillie Noren
Treaser
First National Bank
Cilicia
Asia Minor
Muntafa Kamel
Col
Haske
Armenia
Trans-Caucasian
Hoover
Samuel Gompers
J. J. Pershing
Willmar
F. H. Oehler
Willmar Barbers Organize 6 P. M. Closing Tightens Shops
Willmar barbers organized Journeymen Barber's International Union of America No. 878 with ten members. W. C. Wilson elected president and the group sets meetings for the first Monday monthly. Shops will open 7:20 a.m. and close 6 p.m. except Saturdays, effective March 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journeymen Barbers of
Willmar
Journeymen Barber's International Union of America
Rea Last
Indianapolis
W. C. Wilson
L. R. Keating
J. E. Cooper
E. M. Bjork
Carl L. Scott
W. O. Wilson
Union
Rev Philip Broburg appointed Provost of Swedish work
Rev Philip Broburg formerly of New London now rector of St Sigfrid's Church in St Paul has been named Provost of the Swedish work of the Episcopal church in the Northwest. The appointment comes from the church wide campaign and will involve missionary duties and recruiting for the ministry. Bethel Young Ladies Society renames itself Pidelis to reflect its faithfulness. A concert is planned likely for April 25 by Esther Pearson of Chicago, sister to Rev W E Pearson former Bethel pastor. The society will meet next Monday evening hosted by Verna Wahlstrand and Pearl Brown. Arrivals include Mr and Mrs J E Leslie of Peever S Dak from Kansas. Mrs Chapin is a daughter of the Lindseys. Henry Moe returns from the Twin Cities after a short visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Broburg
Phillip Broburg
New London
St. Sigfrid’s Church of St. Paul
Episcopal Church
Bethel Young Ladies’ Society
Nellie Falk
Florence
Esther Hedin
Esther Pearson
Chicago
Pearson
Kansas
J. E. Leslie
Peever, S. Dak
A. C. Crawford
Neodasha
8. B. Chapin
Chapin
Mrs. Leslie
Henry Moe
Twin Cities
Willmar Man Buys Waverly Hotel
Willmar resident BE Anderson purchased the Waverly Hotel at Waverly from J O Nyberg, along with the hotel residence. The Anderssons left Monday for their new business location, having sold his Becker Avenue West farm last fall for 18,250 dollars, comprising acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Anderson
Waverly
J. O. Nyberg
Jolly-Baker Motor Car Co. Opens Willmar Office
Chandler and Cleveland distributors for western Minnesota introduce the Jolly Baker Motor Car Co in Willmar with Jolley and Baker relocating from South Dakota and Minnesota respectively. J M Muggley of Minneapolis serves as retail sales manager bringing eight years in auto trade experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Imela
Willmar
Jolly- Baker Motor Car Co
J. M. Muggley
Minneapolis
Muggley
Jolly-Baker Motor Car Co
Chandler
Cleveland
Minnesota
the Tribune
Altrurians to Perform Musical Program Thursday Evening
The third division of the Altrurians of the Presbyterian church will present a musical program Thursday evening at the church. Admission is 15 cents. The lineup includes organ and piano solos, vocal duets, glee club numbers, cello and flute solos, recitations, and various solos by local artists.
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Altrurians of
The
Presbyterian Church
George Robbina
Florence Carlson
Janice and
Elizabeth Sanderson
Fiano
George Henry Otterness, Jr
Mission Church Bazaar Aims For Town Bazaar Saturday
The Willing Workers of the Swedish Mie church plan a bazaar at the Temples Thursday afternoon and evening. Afternoon offerings include sandwiches pickles cake and coffee for 15 cents. A 5 o’clock supper costs 25 cents with baked ham scalloped potatoes and coffee. Fancy and inserted articles will be displayed all day. About 35 members of The Ancient Order of United Workmen No 62 Willmar held an initiation last Thursday night with a banquet served at 6 30 p m. about eighty men attended. Master Workman H G Young spoke to Judge Gobet and Grand Treasurer McQuire before the event.
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Lote
Willmar
Iast
Ardinner
Workton
H. G. Young
Gobet
McQuire Ika
Real Estate Transfers in Roseland and Surrounding Towns
A long list of real estate transfers from Feb 24 to Feb 28 in Roseland, Lake Hilizabeth, Whitefield, Edwards, Kandiyohi, Willmar, St Johns and other towns. Transfers involve numerous parcels of land including SW percent, NE or SE sections, with prices ranging from $1 to $39,900 and several 160 acre lots. Names include Jacob Vos, Nel Boortveldt, Hulda Jacobson, Axel Blur, Alma Ljungman, Erik Erickson, Arthur Erickson, John Bodum, H. Carey, O. Hagestande, J. O. Pladgen, Rasmus Rasmussen, Emil Harrison, Emil Bjornberg, George Habenicht, Fred Gee bracht, and many others. Public records show multiple transactions across townships and a few city lots, with official transfers listed by date and tract descriptions.
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Jacob Vos
Nel Jo Boortveldt
Lake Hilizabeth
Hulda Jacobson
Husand
Axel Blur
Fanny Larson
Sey
Swu
Alma Ljunxman
Axel Blue
Danielson
Whitefield
Erik A. Erickson
Arthur H. Erickson
C. H. Carey
K Olaon
Tennessee
Hugh Ruddy
A. Elliott
Ole Hagestande
James O'Conner Jr
Ney
Kandiyohi
Lorine W. Johnson
John A. Johnson
Edward ©. Johnson
J.C. Carlson
Pete P. Newnan
Willmar
C. A. Broman
A. M. Endersbe
St. Johns
Anderson Land Co
Jacob Engelhardt
Rasmus J. Rasmussen
H. E. Sandbo
Green Lake
Emil 8. Harrison
Oluffa Olson
Ney Bey
Ole A. Thorne
J. O. Pladgen
Dovre
A. EB
Rice
Adm
Emil P. Bjornberg
Emil Harrison
Andrew Stone
William H. Burghart
Mamre
Arthur Rasmussen
G. C. Emberland
Carl F
Hannah B. Stiernlof
B. F. Mowry
New London
George Habenicht
A. J. Boehm
Fred Geebracht
Lake Andrew
J. Boehm
Fred Ger
Halvor Shipatead
Boagther Welbere
Carrol M. Raklund
Clarance M. Gordhamer
Cashman
Guatat A. Erickson
Ft & E
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Guataya
Erickson
Hildur N. Hoaglund
Paving hearing at council rooms in Willmar Minnesota 1920
City Council holds a paving hearing in Council Chambers on March 1920 to review street and avenue improvements in the business district. Citizens discuss financing with paying certificates and timing, with no protests recorded. Hearing slated to continue March 22 1920 and adjourned.
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al Bullaing
Willmar
Minnesota
Wellin
Allermen Scott
Haastland
Nelson
Brown
Jensen
Olson
Bjornberg
C. F. Olson
Standford
Rowat
J. Emil Nelson
C. W. Odell
GP. Karnand
Ard Street
Pacine Avenue
Ard
4Th Streets
J. W. Kent
Benson Avenue
4Th
Ath Streets
Ed. Benson
6Th Street
Wm. Kemp
Pacific Avenue
C. Ww. Burdick
Merchants Hotel
E.C. Wellin
Local and Personal Notes From the Twin Cities and Nearby
Carl Reese left for the Twin Cities last Thursday. Harry Ostrom spent Friday on business in Minneapolis. County Agent Rodegeb was in Delano on Monday. G. A. Foster returned Friday from a Twin Cities trip. J. P. Larson of Graceville arrived Monday for a visit. J. Albert Peterson spent Sunday visiting friends at Iblen. Miss Pearl Swenson left Sunday for relatives in Ihlen. Dr. L. Benson made a professional call at Renyville Sunday evening. Odin Johnson of Thorpe visited friends here late in the week. Miss Florence Boom, a Spicer teacher, spent the weekend at home. Andrews of Svea returned from a visit with brother Albert Larson at Tea Strike. Miss Anna Abrahamson left Saturday for Mamre township relatives. Miss Effie Akerson finished sewing course and left for Mamre. Elale Larson of Graveville visited relatives and friends here Thursday through Monday. Carl, Allen Wallin, and Arthur M. Swenson returned Tuesday morning last week from Sioux City Iowa. Albin Blomgren arrived Friday from Minneapolis for a two week visit. Chane Nelson of Lake Lillian township left Willmar Hospital last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Anderson and children spent Sunday with Mrs. Anderson’s parents at Kandiyohi. Oscar Hanson of Nekoma North Dakota and Mrs. M. Hanson and Henry Hanson of Renville visited at the C. P. Wulf home. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hoagberg and son Willard left for St. Paul to visit relatives. Mrs. Hoagberg stayed weekend with them. Willard remained longer.
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Carl Reese
Twin Cities
Harry Ostrom
Minneapolis
Rodegeb
Delano
G. A. Foster
J. P. Larson
Graceville
J. Albert Peterson
Iblen
L. Benson
Renyville
Odin Johnson
Thorpe
Florence Boom
Spicer
Andrews
Svea
Albert Larson
Anna Abrahamson
Mamre
Misa Effie Akerson
Mias Elale Larson
Graveville
Carl and Allen Wallin
Arthur M. Swenson
Sioux City
Iowa
Albin Blomgren
Chane Nelson
Lake Lillian
Willmar Hospital
E. B. Anderson
Anderson
Chas. Jacobson
Kandiyohi
Oscar Hanson
Nekoma
N. D
M. Hanson
Henry Hanson
Renville
C. P. Wulf
C. E. Hoagberg
Willard
Auctions scattered across town and nearby areas
The list shows auctions held March in various sections including Harrison Lake Lillian Kandiyohi Mamre and more with dates from March 1 to March 13. A Presbyterian banquet and conference is set at New London Preal church on March 10 with an oyster supper and talks by Rev. W H Owen. Jens H Stenson returns to Pekin North Dakota after six weeks with relatives.
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Spicer Harrison
New London
Hawick
Burbank
R. Findley
W. H. Owen
Woman's League conference set for March in Willmar
The Minnesota League of Women Voters Seventh District will hold its postponed organization conference in Willmar March 18 and 19. Sessions start Thursday afternoon and end Friday with a banquet. Noted speakers will discuss league principles such as American Citizenship and Unification of Laws. Attendance urged to encourage registration at June primaries.
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Minnesota League of Women Voters
Seventh Congressional District
Willmar
League
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D. W. McLaughlin
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Aery
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Our Savings Department
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Ena
Willmar Barbers
G. DB. Forssell, D. M
Waverly Hotel
Elvira Redlund
Sophue Larsen
Muriel Greenough
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Eleanor Ostlund
Mancin
Oscar Hoagberg
Parnel
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Order of Eastern Star
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G. Sec’y
Standard Lumber Co
Hard Rollers
Gamble Robinson's
Wholesale Grocers
Round House Rats
Bummers Union
Bummers
Round House
Hoagland-Diffendorf
Weam-Elijéyt
J. F. Millard
Millard
Union Investment Company
Wm. McDermott
Kandiyobi
AM Olson & Son
Willmar, Minn
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Sewell L. Mathie
Seh
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Peter A. Koenen
Hans Gunderson
St. Patrick's
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Masonic Temple
Ladies' Guild
Ladies’ Guild
St. Luke's Church
P. C. Davison
Ella and
Nelson Aves
Davison
S. C. Diffendort
Klinda Air
Anton Bjorling
Altona
Crawford Farm
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Aspana
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Harrison
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T. J. Cashman
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Jolene
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Litchfield Ave
City
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Whiteneld
Litchfield
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Mar
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Kandlyoht
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Maire
M. H. Hermanson
N. Dakota
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Pekin
N. Dak
Henry Stenson
Lewis E. Coss
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U. G. Ay
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Loney Block
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Woman's League
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K. C. E. Gerretaon
State Coupell
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Nellie Robbins
Minnear Us
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New York
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Ginger Speed
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Fox
David Belasco
Sunshine Comedy — Magazine
H. B. Warner
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