Personal mentions light scattered trips and visits
A long list of brief personal notices shows G W Peterson and many others spending Sundays with friends or relatives. Several travel to Minneapolis St Cloud Kerkhoven Paynesville or Chicago for visits business or work. Notable names include Alton Crosby Alma Grue Misa Marie Grue Olof Dale J W Johnson Gladys Birch H G Anderson J N Anderson Evelyn Berkness Miss Amy Nelson and E M Carlin among others with trips to Litchfield Atwater Spicer New London and Kerkhoven over recent days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Peterson
Bengon
Alton Crosby
Minneapolis
Alma Grue
Misa Marie Grue
Register of Deeds
Olof Dale
J. W. Johnson
Maine
J. P. Carlson
Twin Cities
J. Ramsett
Gladys Birch
Paynesville
J. J. Ekander
H. G. Anderson
Atwater
August Uroman
M. Nelson
Spicer
New London
Gustaf Holmgren
Kerkhoven
Harrison
J. N. Anderson
St. Cloud
Andrew Anderson
Chas. Chulberg
Kandi Yon
Hattie Carlson
Mayme Lundgren
Cayuga
O. R. Slette
Joseph Estrem
L. Thorpe
J. L Gronseth
Willmar
Granite Falls
E. E. Gynitd
Finley
N. C
Bethesda
Ray Burr
Great Falls
Montana
C. A. Eaklund
Amy Johnson
Esther Swenson
Maynard
Hamline University
E. M. Carlin
Gladys
Chicago
Swedish Military Band Coming to Willmar
The Royal Crown Prince Hussar Regiment Band of Sweden will visit Willmar for a concert on Friday April 30. A local guarantee plan secured the visit, with a Willmar Red Wing and locals backing the engagement. The band of 25 trained musicians will be led by Lt John Ekblad and will be a historic musical event for Willmar drawing visitors from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Crown Prince Hussar Regiment
Crack Cavalry Music Corps
Sweden
Willmar
Redwing
Northwest
Minnesota
Twin Cities
St. Peter
Duluth
Hilma Mattson
Royal Opera House
Stockholm
John Ekblad
Royal Vendes Artillery Regiment
Germany
Tte
Carlson Hall
Tribune
Raymond News to Continue Under New Ownership
The Raymond News suspends publication after a farewell editorial by Frank E. Smith who has sold the paper to two Raymond business men. Smith plans to move to Calloway to pursue journalism. A birthday party at Mr. Geer’s home ends with gifts and a light reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond News
Frank E. Smith
Smith
Raymond
Branham to Salt Lake City Herald reporter
Charley Branham, formerly advertising manager at the Fargo Morning Call now sold to Fargo Daily News, departs for Salt Lake City Utah to join the Herald owned by W A Clark. He expects no trouble though he disapproves of Mormonism and leaves with many Willmar well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Altho
Diteh Cases Decided In Arctander Damages Replaced
Judge Quale filed decisions in Ditch No. 27 Arctander listing three cases. Ole O Boe wins 465 damages for section 14 after viewers awarded 125. benefit assessment cut to 125 and section 11 canceled. Martin Hanson Engen gains 372 for section 12 after 75 and benefit 165 canceled. H E Ekren earns 410 damages for section 12 after 141. 88 benefit canceled and nullified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quale
Ramsett
Ditch No. 27
Plewere
H. E. Ekren
Missionary Elema Leaves Willmar After Controversy
Elema and followers depart Willmar after nine weeks of meetings in the Fixen building on Third Street. The group faced clashes with city authorities, and Elema condemned Norwegians while criticizing other groups. Departure was prompted by a Tuesday confrontation with officials. Mr and Mrs C B Glarom visited St Paul for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Gospel
Fixen
Third Street
Elema
Chicago
Lizzie
Browns Valley
Colfax Town Board Report and Local Happenings
Colfax town board met with Edw Larson. A surprise birthday gathering for Mr. and Mrs. Martin Thompson. Henry Johnson, 12, broke his arm at a windmill belt incident and was taken to Belgrade for care. Regina Olson returned from Rochester after appendectomy. A baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Peterson. Katherine Larson visited Willmar. others visited Larson home. Families moved from Eric Hanson farm to Louis Mikkelson place. Hanson farm now Gudroph Hanson. Henry Larson took a Willmar roundhouse job. Olaf Knutson hired to Knut Olson for summer. Adolph Wrolson to depart for Canada. Various visits and travels across the community. Rev. T. O. Tolo to conduct Eng. services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax
Edw
Larson
Martin Thompson
Henry Johnson
Mads Johnson
Henry
Belgrade
Ridgway
Regina Olson
Rochester
Wm. Peterson
Katherine Larson
Willmar
Albert Ahlberg
Bengtson
New London
Alex
Sophus
Isabele
Norah Olson
Antin Otteson
Eric Hanson
Louis Mikkelson
Hanson
Gudroph Hanson
Henry Larson
Roundhouse
Olaf Knutson
Knut Olson
Adolph Wrolson
Carl Thorson
Canada
Clara Nordlie
Wais
Sunny
Silver Medal Contest Friday Night at Bond er Hall
Under the Womans Christian Temperance Union Bon der Hall hosts a Friday evening program on March 26 at 8 o clock. The night features Welcome Song prayers solos duets and readings with contestants including Prohibition Warriors, One of the Fallen, Where the Emilies Bloom, Old Soapy, Arouse the Christian Conscience, and performances by Mrs. J. A. English, Mrs. C. E. Oberg, Mrs. J. R. Peterson, Helen Sather, Rev. Michaelson, Rev. Oberg, Mrs. G. W. Johnson, Mrs. Emma Cairns, Myrtle Miller, Marion Carlson, and Mrs. J. H. Styles. Admission is 15 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Christian Temperance Union
Bonder Hall
H. C. Buell
Helen Sather
Prohibition Warriors
J. A. English
C. E. Oberg
J. R. Peterson
B. L. Byam
Rev. Michaelson
Rev. Oberg
G. W. Johnson
Emma Cairns
R. Ives
Frank Lewis
Myrtle Miller
Marion Carlson
Reading
J. H. Styles
Ordained Ministers and Local Church News
Ordained ministers Ed Struxness and Radolph Estrem were ordained to Lutheran Synod ministry last Sunday at Milan and Fergus Falls. Both are Willmar Seminary alumni and Luther College, Town, and Hamline Theological Seminary graduates. Struxness heads to Mohill North Dakota and Estrem to Reeder North Dakota. The Aurora Y P S meets Crow River church on March 28. The Ladies Aid gathers April 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Struxness
Radolph Estrem
Lutheran Synod Church
Milan
Fergus Falls
Willmar Seminary
Luther College
Town
Hamline Theological Seminary
Hamline
Minn
Strusness
Mohill
N. D
Estrem
Reeder
N.D
Willmar
Fe ‘Sener Tallakson
Nels Tallakson
Program by Seminary Athletic Club Tonight
Attend the Seminary Athletic Club program at the Seminary this evening. It promises good value for time and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seminary
Wiggins Block Nears Completion on Fifth Street
J H Wiggins company plans a April completion for a new building on Fifth street. Basement and first floor house plumbing business while the second story offers three flats, including a six room and two four room units. The structure features a show room, skylights, built in kitchen equipment, gas plant, asbestos fireproofing, and metal window shutters for safety. Built by Andrew Bjorsell at about 15000 dollars, the project showcases Willmar’s business progressiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
uBy
Althe
Andrew Bjorsell
Wiggins Company
Willmar
Svea Co operative Store Organized At Svea
The Svea Co operative Mercantile company was formed at Svea with capital of 25 dollars. Helge Nelson elected president, Martin Swenson vice president, James Mattson secretary, John E Johnson treasurer, with Joseph Feifarek on the board. The group plans a store of its own or to buy Nelson Bros. of Svea and will affiliate with the Minnesota Right Relationship League. Shares 100 each, 84 subscribed, 10,000 offered so far, stock reports provided by auditors P. O. Nelson and R. Rasmuson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Svea Co-operative Mercantile Company
Svea
Helge Nelson
Martin Swenson
James Mattson
John E. Johnson
Joseph Feifarek
Nelson Bros
Whitefield
Roseland
Lake Lillian
Minnesota Right Relationship League
J. F. Jacobson
W. H. van Horn
Minneapolis
P. O. Nelson
R. Rasmuson
Willmar Will Host Civic Reception For Business Leaders
Next Monday at 8 pm the Commercial Club of Willmar will host a social and reception in Carlson hall to foster civic fellowship and discuss park and street improvements. W L Harris of New England Furniture Co will speak on civic projects, with remarks from locals and music by the high school orchestra. A light lunch will be served and all concerned with the city’s welfare are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club of
Willmar
Park
Jake
W. L. Harris
New England Furniture Company of
Minneapolis
Carlson Hall
Olson becomes state agent for Central Life Assurance
O Jorgen Olson has accepted the post of state agent for the Central Life Assurance Society with Fargo headquarters. He returns from a two week North Dakota trip on insurance business and leaves for his new field this week. The Tribune extends best wishes from Willmar and Kandiyohi county friends. Also announced is a summer school term for teachers in Willmar, with dates to be announced. Next Saturday is the last day to file citizenship applications to be heard at the June term. Clerk Ramsett reports ten applications thus far. The Ladies Auxiliary of the A C H cleared about 85 dollars from their St Patrick's day supper, a financially and culinarily successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Monson
I. P. Flaten
Granite Falls
C. B. Anderson
Waconia
A. C. Wold
Maynard
Flaten
Northwest
O. Jorgen Olson Saa J. ¥. Branton
North Dakota
Olson
Central Life Assurance Society
Fargo
the Tribune
Willmar
Kandiyohi County
Frederickson
Teachiere
Iter
Ramsett
Carlson Hall
St. Patricks
Tribune
Local notes from Willmar and vicinity span visits and events
Mrs Henry Hanscom visited Minneapolis to see her family. Rev Crawford Grays welcomed seven into English M E church. M B A plans a key meeting at Carlson hall. August Norman becomes special agent for Central Life Assurance with northern duties. Conductor L J Boudette injured unloading baggage in Raymond but expected to recover soon. Helen Hoglund celebrated ninth birthday with a necklace and doll. R E Jones of Kandiyohi in Willmar on business after Estherville trip. St Luke's Guild to hold Lenten coffee gatherings at two homes. Willmar lost to Olivia in a basketball game 21 to 8. W D Scott of Great Northern toured in private car. M T Paulson to speak in Norwegian at Lutheran Free Church, April 2, freewill offering. Peterson & Johnson painters form a partnership in Willmar. Seed corn quality urged. germination 95–100 percent preferred. Maxwell car shipments to Lars Halvorgen. demand brisk, second carload likely. Delia Sorenson visited by her mother Mrs O C P Sorenson. watch lost near Third Street. D J Ostlund returns to Radium after visits to Pennock. Radium butter economy noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.B. A
Carlson Hall
August Norman
Central Life Assurance Company
L. J. Boudette
Raymond
Helen Hoglund
Helen
R. E. Jones
Kandiyohi
Willmar
Estherville
Ladies Guild of
St. Luke’s ‘Church
W. J. Pinney
W. F. Gratz
Mesdames Gratz
A. Crosby
Olivia
Althe
W. D. Scott
Great Northern Railway
Scott
M. T. Paulson
Minnesota Total Abstinence Society
Lutheran Free Church
P. H. Peterson
John A. Johnson
Peterson & Johnson
Maxwell Touring
Lars Halvorgen
Halvorson
Minneapolis
Maxwell Company
Maxwell
Delia Sorenson
O. C. P. Sorenson
Kasson
Ime
the Tribune
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Royal Vendes Art. Reg
W. L. Geer
Mr. Geer
Mr.Geer
P.O
Crow River
R. A. Dobson
Lucy Dobson
Yester- Erick Gulsvig
Michel Olson
Aurora Y. P. S
Saskatchewan
John Larson
Ladies Aid Society
Johanes Qolland
Glarum
J. Emil Epon
C. C. Clayton
L. J. Clayton
Effie
F. A. Clayton
Alsa Misa Lena Sorenson
Claytons
Hatfield
Rush City
P. W. Hedman
Spokane
Seattle
Tacoma
E. J. Hedman
Citizens’ Social
Kaiser
William Kemp
Peter Freeberg
Justice Court
Forsberg
Cramer
Freeberg
Kaeisr
Kemp
Willmarsitea
Whitefield News
Henry Hanscom
Crawford Grays
M. E. Church
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