Personal Mention. Willmar Daily Social Notes
Gen Supt Scott visited Willmar while father McDevitt spent Friday in Litchfield. Otto Isaacson of Atwater visited relatives. John Williams returned from the cities Sunday. Elizabeth McLaughlin and Matilda Hjort hosted friends in the region. Esther Rodlin and Anna Schollin joined weekend gatherings. Several locals traveled to the cities for visits or business. George Winney, master mechanic, is away on the Huron line. Mrs Carl Carlson and Mrs Charles German left for Minneapolis for a short stay. others hosted kin from Hutchinson, Denver, and Valley City in Willmar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Scott
Willmar
Jontiay
Father Mc Devitt
Litchfield
Otto Isaacson
Atwater
John Williams
Bertha K. Lawrence
Sigrid Stoquist
Danvers
C. W. Odell
St. Paul
Charles Wallin
John Tait
Spicer
Willm
Misa Esther Rodlin
Minneapolis
Anna Schollin
Abby Edgren
Browns Valley
M. Blomquist
Marshall
Jennie Knutson
Minta Campbell
Oscar Elmquist
Martha Haley
Alma Nelson
Norway Lake
Lingval Johnson
Denver
E. C. Wellin
Chicago
Elizabeth McLaughlin
Matilda Hjort
Pennock
George Winney
G. N
Carl Carlson
Charles German
Concert and studio plans brighten Willmar scene
Remodeling the Berkness, Peterson & Co. block into a first class photo gallery underway with a large skylight and heating plant. C A Baklund returns to Willmar to run the studio, and J K Forsberg joins as photographer. A concert by The Concert Trio will entertain at the Presbyterian church. The St Patrick’s Day events featured an AOH tea at Carlson's hall with Irish music and readings, followed by dancing. The W C T U reports growth to over 100 members and upcoming banquet. A St Agnes Guild concert at the Opera House next Wednesday features Kathleen Hart and Mary Allen. Mourning extends to Mrs. Burns over her mother Mrs. Doyle's death in Darwin aged 80. Socials and engagements fill Willmar life with notices of marriages and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkness, Peterson & Co
C. A. Baklund
Charley
J. IC. Forsberg
Willmar
Eaklund
Carlson's Hall
St. Agnes Guild
Opera House
Kathleen Hart
Mary Allen
Miss Hart
C. E Gerretson
Minneapolis
Local social notes from Willmar and area readers
Miss Emma T. Johnson was a guest at the J. Berg home in At water over Sunday Emil Christianson of Glenwood was entertained by Willmar friends Saturday and Sunday Mr. and Mrs Archie Smith are spending the week with Mr. Smiths parents in Minneapolis Miss Edythe Markle of Litchfield has been a guest of Miss Selphia Larson the past two weeks Mrs Martin Sorenson of Mrs Nellie Noreen went to en and Mrs Ella Rasmussen of Minneapolis were guests of Willmar friends over Sunday Clarence Lingren of New London spent Sunday with Willmar friends while on his way to Pennock where he had secured work for the summer Miss Hattie Selvig returned from St Paul last week and left on Monday for Clara City where she will have charge of the trimming in the leading millinery store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Gee
Otterness
George Robbins
Marie Hanson
Hutchinson
Ella Odell
Valley City
Willmar
F. A. Rogers
H. GC
Hanson
Spokane
Emil Bredberg
J. P. Bredberg
Minneapolis
A. F. Radue
Geo. Fagen
Niobe
N. D
C. &. Putney
Sioux City
Elmer Altman
Eric Sandberg
Ole Sandberg
John Lundquist
Oscar Daignault
Benson
Mra. Frost
C.S. Thorpe
Glendive
Montana
Hone
L. O. Thorpe
G. F. Bader
Mabiel
Roy Weld
Howden, N- Dak
W. E. Somerville
Clarence Lingren
New London
Pennock
Hattie Selvig
St. Paul
Clara City
Roy Peterson
J.J. Ekander
B. J. Branton
Rochester
August Johnson
Elmer Johnson
Kandiyohi
Florence Porter
Andrew Nelson
Lake Lillian
George Johnson
Atwater
Ernest Olson
Edwards
T. H. Olson
John Person
Duluth
Carl Thompson
Grove City
Nels Brown
Zilch
Minnie Zilch
Faribault
Edith Thorpe
J.0. 'Estrem
J. J. Barrett
Frank Murphy
John McGinty
Murdock
Marie Nelson
Garfield
J. D. Richardson
Stansberry
First
M. E. Church
Carlson's Hall
Oscar Nelson
Fargo
Samuel Porter
Ada Madison
High School Gymnasium
Western Minnesota
F. ¥. Paulson
Droicour
Drake
Ladies’ Guild
Mar
George Tyler
L. M. Crosby
Walter J. Lundgren
The
Tribune
T. H. Son
Thomas S. Griffing
Court House
Luther Malmberg
St. Peter
Willmar High School
G. A. College
St. Agnes Guild
Mina Kathleen Hart
Mary Allen
Opera House
Local social notes and events from Willmar area
Ee Con Na Kandiyohi visitors and residents mingle at Willmar gatherings last week. Guests include Mrs O Westerberg Edith Svea and Elmer Johnsons hosts. Millinery visit by Annie Peterson Atwater. Wrestling match set for Thursday. Ebenezer Sewing Circle meets March 23. Church services Sunday at Ebenezer. Young People Society Tripolis meets Friday. Sunday School to begin April 2 at Tripolis and Ebenezer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida
Willmar
Charles Frans
Diamond Lake
Annie Peterson
Atwater
Andrew Peterson
John Gabrielson
Melvin Samuelson
J. W
Joe Holmberg
Oscar Hallen
Tripolis and
Ebenezer Church
Local notes from Willmar and surrounding towns
Personal and Otherwise lists residents visiting, moving, or staying with relatives in Willmar, Pennock, Kandiyohi, Atwater, and nearby towns. Includes visits from Dr. Branton, Miss Porter, Mrs. Barrett, Miss Zilch, and others. upcoming events such as church sales, sewing club meetings, concerts at the Opera House, and plans for a big new store by Svea Cooperative Mercantile Association.
Mass Meeting Thursday Night In Willmar Hall
Willmar citizens gather at Bonde Hall Thursday evening at eight for a nominating mass meeting. The event aims to discuss candidates for the election and mobilize voters in the absence of a primary. Citizens urged to attend and participate in choosing the people’s representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Bonde Hall
Call For a Nominating Mass Convention of City Voters
A mass meeting of the legal voters of Willmar is called for Thursday March 23 at 8 PM in Bonde's Hall to nominate candidates for Mayor City Clerk Treasurer Assessor Constables Justices of the Peace and aldermen from wards All voters invited to attend. Peter Nelson T Christianson John A Johnson Gilbert O Sand A A Ant B Carlson 5 8 Glarum E Obsberg Molto Lars L Tendall F Nyquist P E Parson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Bonde’s Hall
Glarum
Obsberg
Molto
Lars L. Tendall
F. Nyquist
P.E. Parson
Dust storms spark worries as Ringville notes drift
Local column reports repeated dust storms for the season and warns of a poor year ahead. Nels Iverson plans to move to Maddock North Dakota after purchasing a farm. Pastor Nordberg resigns from Gavadabi Church due to health, to leave by fall. Gausdahl Ladies' Aid resumes meetings at Mrs Allesbeth Stenbakken. Local residents attend Simon Johnson auction. Jack Donaldson leaves Kallands feed mill for Sedan. Olaf Sonstegard and others attend Uncle Rube in New London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringville
Med
Nels Iverson
Maddock
N.D
Iverson
North Dakota
Nordberg Brote
Gausdahl
Allesbeth Stenbakken
Georgeville
Simon Johnson
Jack Donaldson
Sedan
Kallands Feed
Hoiseth
Olaf Sonstegard
Rena
Peter Halvorson
Carl Graveracen
Uncle Rube
New London
Fine Homes Talent Actors Pleasing to All
Set of fine homes talent actors carried out their parts slickly and everybody present felt much pleased with the performance. Bethania Ladies Aid meets with the Torkel Suite Thursday this week at Georgeville schoolhouse Tuesday March 28 between 12 and 10 oclock by Rev. Tolo. A basket social and entertainment will be given in Dist No 11 Friday evening Mar 24. Everyone welcome. The Minerva L Society meets in Ringville schoolhouse Saturday evening Apr 1. The debate: Resolved that the reciprocity law between Canada and United States should be ratified. Everyone welcome. It may be the last meeting this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethania Ladies’ Aid
Torkel
Georgeville
Tolo
Minerva L. Society
Ringville
Canada
United States
Willmar Street Fair Dates Set for September
Street Fair board fixed the Willmar Street Fair dates for September 13 to 16, following the state fair. William OQ. Johnson re-elected secretary. $1000 in cash premiums authorized. premium book to be issued earlier this season. Committees were elected to begin preliminary work on fair features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street Fai
Willmar Street
William OQ. Johnson
Evening host Ella Gould leads Silent Club
Local notes report Ella Gould hosting the Silent Club this evening and the Eyelet Club spending Thursday afternoon with Mrs J English. Also listed are events, personnel changes, and upcoming activities including a senior class party, an Easter sale, and the Juvenile Bostonians coming April 5 at Willmar Opera House.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Berkness-Peterson
T. C. Gilbert
Lillie Murphy
Willie
Willis Murphy
M. E
Ihe
E. F. Burns
John Doyle
Darwin
A. H. Locke
Louis Meyer
Alice Delia Roelofs
David H. Hanson
Inga Geolina Thorson
Svea Cooperative Mercantiles Association
Parmeter
Albert .Rodelius
Palacious
Texas
J. E. Johnson
Rodelius
Seminary
Seminary Hall
Ruth Spicer
Youngberg
Marie Miller
First Methodist Church
Mesdames
Wm. Hengstler
Wm. Chase
A. F. Hanscom
M. Stanford
T. Scotton
F. G. Handy
Mrs. Handy
Willmar Society
C. K. Gerretson
Gerretson
Emma Somerville
Pacific Coast
Burlington-Great Northern
Billings
N. P
M. B. Michaelson
Advent Church Land
Mabel Holmdahl
Harold Swanson
Evalyn Dale
Geraldine Haley
Ringers Ee . Pe
Street Fair Board
Hamilton
Mesdames Moore and Porter
Wiggins
Hanscom
A. Adams
Radisson
Mra. Adams
Spirilla
C. E. Hornbeck
Ireland
McKinnon
Mra
Minton
Harold Frost
J. H. Brown
Housekeepers’ Club
James Sanderson
F. L. Smith
A. R. Smith
O. A. Sandren
M. T. Sandbo
H. L. Sampson
A. C. Skoog
W. K. Strawn
C. F. Spencer
Kandiyohi County
White Oak
Carl J. Thorgon
Greenwood
Oswald E. C. Susag
Grand Oaks
Johnson
Sunny Hill
S. C. Susag
Scenic View
Andrew E. Anderon
Ella Gould
J. English
Mark Somerville
Birthday
Olaf Berkness
Lillie Noreen
Marion Hanscom
Olson
Herman
Glenwood
D. N
Elk River
A. Latzon
Sweden
Gothenberg
Willmar Operas House
Lucy Peterson
Dy. Iden Rasmussen
Mildred Parson
Ruth Hansen
Tyler
Mies Marion Hanscom
G. A. Foster
Myrtle Jacobs
Willeasee School
Mabel Odell
Evalina McKenney
Sina
Willa
Pasko
Swan Hiolans
Remy Hee Lars
Garit Sixes
Toy
Hon
L. ©. Spooner
Morris
Lake Superior
Granite Falls
R. J. Merchon
Green Lake
Spooner
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