Nominations Made for City Offices
City caucus at the fire station nominates candidates for mayor treasurer clerk and aldermen with votes tallied for each post and a second ward and third ward justice race on the ballot. Class play announced with dates tickets and sale details listed amid notes of local civic activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Hong
Atty. Charles Johnson
J. Albert Peterson
Sena Offellore
Ed. Selvig
Russell Ackerman
Walter Haines
Hugh Bell
F. J. Hallin
E. C. Wellin
C. W. Odell
Id Nels
Swenson
Hans Gunderson
Harry Otos
Otos
Gofessor
K. T. Rykken
C. A. Grangaard
Rykken
W. E. Boott
A. J. ‘Nelson
Peter Pearson
N. A. Jenser
Elmer Bergquist
Marius Johnson
Jensen
E. Lawson
Asphyxiated Man Working on Motor in Garage
Luther D. Danale of Swift Falls son of a pioneer miller died last Sunday night in his garage while working on his car. Believed the motor consumed the oxygen in the room. He was 24, survived by a wife and one-year-old son. Remains taken to Benson. funeral held at Swift Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther D. Danale
Lake Lillian Red Cross Clothes Drive Seeks Used Garments
The Lake Lillian Red Cross plans a campaign to collect used clothes for the needy in liberated countries. Helpers may leave garments with Mrs. W. Brooky, president, or Vera Hed, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Lillian
Veterans to Organize Kandiyohi County War Veterans Club
Kandiyohi County discharged service members plan a meeting at City Hall Thursday at 7 30 PM to form the Kandiyohi County World War Veterans club. Messages sent to legislators thanks and urging support for a bill granting veterans twenty five dollars per month per service, signed by World War Veterans of Kandiyohi County. Also notes on local veterans returning from service and community notices including farmers orders and a church guild gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandiyohi County
Slenvold
Minneapolis
P. A. Gandrud
John Wicklund
Kandlyohi County
Tabernacle Meetings Open in Willmar Sunday Night
Willmar opens its Tabernacle campaign with a Sunday 7 20 PM service in a new building at Fourth St and Trott Ave built by volunteers. The opening is set after postponing Thursday’s dedication. Rev A Lee Aldrich will lead evangelistic meetings with support from Mrs Aldrich and a local committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Tabernacle
Fourth St
Trott Ave
O. H. Ekdahl
Ralph Conrad
Sheets
Hare
Grace Hedmark
Miss Hedmark
Arthur le Vahn
Aldrich
A. Lee Aldrich
Minneapolis
Funeral notices and visits in Granteburg area
Mrs P Greenfeld left Tuesday for Granteburg Wisconsin to attend a funeral. Misa Ajina Nelson is spending time with friends and relatives at wife myss week. Mrs Johnson of Minneapolis visiting Benson nouns Chia Misa Marie Erlandzon came from Whimar last Tuesday. Elling Tilingson and G C Haug shipped stock from dostiose last Pagedag cafe. About 10 days off for influenza. Benson opened, up an meet see.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Hennock
Pagedag
Tuva Ag
Sutorettore
Eiawee
Benson
Hans Gunderson Announces Wilmar City Clerk Candidacy
Hans Gunderson of Willmar Minnesota declares his candidacy for the City Clerk office in the April 8 1919 election. He pledges personal attention to duties and thanks voters for past support hoping for continued trust in the coming campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilimar
Manmst
Ampanttully
Hans Gunderson
Willmar
Minn
Red Cross Clothing Drive for War Needy Held
Local Red Cross plans a clothing collection drive to aid war distressed countries with ward committees led by Mrs. Minnie Larson. Ward chairmen set dates for deliveries to Lewin Block HQ. Also notes intercession day at church and local service members returning from France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Minnie Larson
Lewin
Firet
Mia
Arthur Halverson
Christ Ackerman
James Anderson
Jens Petergon
Jennie Sperr
Sperryvills
War Sorry
Thurad
Lewis Block
Distressing Auto Dent Occurs at St Paul
A severe road accident at Sibley and Lexington in St Paul injured two Willmar men, Walter L. Hanscom and Chas L Hillstrom, who are both recovering. Hillstrom suffered scalp wounds, Hanscom was pinned and rib injuries and a broken breastbone. Hillstrom’s daughter Winnefred, six, survived unharmed. The truck driver cut the corner and struck Hillstrom’s car, flipping it onto a hydrant. Hanscom is manager of Wonder Novelty Co in St Paul. Hillstrom is a traveling salesman for Funk Bohnen Candy Co. The two are brothers-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.Paul
Willmar
Walter L. Hanscom
Chas. L. Hillstrom
Lexington
Hillstrom
Sibley
Hanecom
Com
Walter Hanscom
J. L. Hanscom
Wonder Novelty Co
St. Paul
Histrom
Hillatrom
Grove City
Funk-Bohnen Candy Co
Hilla
Rachel ‘Ellingson
Thin City
Henry Hanscom
Ernest Hillstrom
Bart Hanscom
Henry
Willmar Business Man Henry Johnson Dies at 42
Willmar mourns Henry Johnson a long time businessman who died at midnight March 19 after a weeks illness. He was born March 29 1878 in Whitefield Township later moving to Willmar and starting his business with his father. He married Christine Glad in 1903 and leaves a daughter Helen Lucile, his mother Mrs John Johnson a sister Mrs T Gilbert two brothers Edwin L and James Russell and many relatives. Funeral was held last Sunday at the Lutheran Free church with Nicolay Nilsen officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry & Johnson
Willmar
Henry
Charles Johnson
Whitefield
John Jol
Grim Reaper
Christine Glad
Helen Lucile
John Johnsn
T. Gilbert
Ernest Person
Ed. Anderon
Kimi P. Bjorberg
Rev
J. 8
Strand
Benson
H.C. Strand
Dawson
Anna Johnson
Dan Ryan
Minneapoli
Frank Johnson
Granite Falls
Ham Glad and
J. ©. Larson
Minneapolie
Local and Personal social notes in small city
Mafian Ruth Norman visited In the cites. John Fels of Harrison was in this city on business. Esther Larsoi visited her mother. Verna Bokeman left for Paynesville. H. B Handy entertained friends. C. W. Burdick returned from a trip. Mrs. C. A. Peterson arrived for a visit. Mrs. Iver Benson left for Minneapolis. Anna Lunde left for a visit at Regal. Hialmar Swenson spent Sunday with folks. Ole Haldlestad arrived for a visit. Misses Berg returned from a trip to the City. B. J. Robertson went to Litch Meld for a visit. Hattie Anderson enjoying a visit. Arthur Blomquist leaves for Forsyth to prove up a claim. Mrs. Linman returned from Minneapolis. John Williams returned from St. Cloud via Minneapolis. Mrs. Berg returned home after an operation. Father McDevitt returned. Mrs. Knock of Forest Lake visiting. Boston Shoe Shine shop moved. Mrs. Hildahl arrived from Sask. Mrs. Amile and Edna Benson visited. May Bowen arrived for funeral of Henry Johnson. Private Fred Drager left for Glasgow. Ella Arthur and nephews returned to Spicer. Y. P. S. meeting date changed. Herman Miller returning from Grantsburg, will open a tailor shop. Mrs. Rierson and Elarned visited. Mrs. Stens Flatten returned from Camp Lake. Fred Halvorson went to Sarrie or Henry. Mrs. Freeman entertained guests. Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Sibert Dotaracs born. Mr. and Mrs. Nottmar visited. Mr. and Mrs. Vollmer to be employed at the G. N. round. Arthur Bisisha away for Ageia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Norman
Cites
John Fels
Harrison
Esther Larsoi
Verna Bokeman
Paynesville
H. B Handy
Meco
C. W. Burdick
Ard
C. A. Peterson
Sauk Rapide
O. J
G. Svensrud
Marie
Anna Berg
Htts
B. J. Robertson
Litch
Ise Hattie Anderson
Minneapois
Swan Nelson
Arthur Blomquist
Forsyth
Montana
Oscar Linman
Minneapolis
Mr. Linman
John Williams
St. Cloud
George Berg
Svea
Father McDevitt
A. W. Knock
Forest Lake
Alma Knock
Boston
Central Hotel
Pacific Avenue
Ed. Hildahl
Estaven
Sask
Canada
Nels Amile
Edna
Benson
C. C. Berkeland
This
May Bowen
Henry Johnson
Fred G. Drager
Glasgow
Ella Arthur
Vernon
Marvin Goodnough
Spicer
Bethel Church
Ureday
Herman Miller
Grantsburg
Wisconsin
Richard Rierson
Mra PC
Elarned
Kandiyab
Lundquist
Wm. Lawler
Mra
Stens Flatten
Camp Lake
Swift Falls
C C. Barke
Fred Halvorson
Rgeville
Sarrie
Henry
Geo
J. Sibert Dotaracs
Bameisl
Aviator Verne Hudson Cremated in Seattle Flight Burial
Verne Allen Hudson a U S Air Service aviator died of influenza at his home. He was born in 1900 in Minnesota and lived in the west for 15 years. His cremated ashes were sent in a urn dropped from a Seattle 63rd Art plane at 2000 feet to a throng of thousands. This display marks a unique American burial with a cremation in an air ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandiyoki Co
B.C. Hudson
Seattle
Wash
Verne Allen Hudson
U. S
Sir Ware
Verne Hudson
Burbank
Minnesota
West
Sis
America
Obituary Mrs Britta Erickson of Lake Lillian Passes
Mrs Britta Erickson long a resident of Lake Lillian died March 19 1919 after a sudden stroke at age 77. Born in Gagnel Dalarne Sweden on December 12 1841 she came to America in 1872 settling with her family on the farm where she lived 47 years. A faithful Christine Lutheran member for 44 years she left a husband Ole Erickson and four sons Erick John Albert and Alfred and a daughter Anna also seven grandchildren. Funeral services were at the residence and Christine church with Pastor Berg officiating and special songs rendered by Ruth and Eather Erickson Myrtle Englund and Mrs Oscar Linn. The cortege included relatives and neighbors from Christine and Niobe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britta Erickson
Lake Lillian
Britta Ersdotter
Gagnel
Dalarne
Sweden
America
Christine Lutheran Church
Ole Erickson
Erick
John
Albert
Name Farm
Alfred
Bemedji
Minn
Anna
Alan Erickson
Niobe
N. Dak
Hilma
Christine Church
Berg
Ruth
Eather Erickson
Myrtle Englund
Oscar Linn
Christine
Ald
Lewis Larson
Lara Erickson
Quiet Lake Elizabeth couple wed by Rev Paul Hallin
Mindes-Ganar home of the Rev Paul Hallin hosted a Tuesday wedding as Axel Linden and Rose Ganer of Lake Lillian Township united in marriage. The bride’s brother and another attendant stood for the couple who plan to reside on a farm near Lake Elizabeth. Best wishes go to the newlyweds.
Mill of Justice Drags at Court House in Willmar Term
District court session continues through week as jurors hear multiple cases. Verdicts favor appellants in several suits including DeRuyter and Lawler while other trials proceed. A grand larceny indictment against Ed Thibodeau awaits sentence. Calendar notes upcoming community events and a daylight saving time reminder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mongay
Township of Land
Clinad
Jodichat
Ieee Renke
Pater DeRuyter
James Lawler
Andrey Alm
Lake
Lillian
Dee
Cuba
N. Y
Bonde
Frank Gorton
Thibodeau
Lake Lillian
Bird Island
Minneapolis
Willmar
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City Hall
Anderberg
Peggy
Jarned Denny
Opera House
Halitn's
Eck
Cntelend
Harrison Town
Ane Grey
Dustin Farnum
Alice Brady
Wal
Constance Talmadge
Gladys Leslie
Fortune
Fatty
Doris Kenyon
Mildred Harris
Coming Attractions Herald
1Ockwood
Meg Allison
Phicilla Deag
Jean Dano
Lake Lillian Red Cross
George Kunte
Chicago
U. S. Navy
William Niece
A. B
Camp Grant
Mayard
Camp Wadsworth, C
Warren
Lake Bark
Town
50Th Infantry
88Th
Otto Tehren
FP. EH. Palm
Farmers’ Fregator
Minnesota Implement Co
Farma
W. 4. Warner
Sinn
Ladies Guild of
St. Luke's Church
Mra. S. C. Dittendort
Litchfeld Ave. W
Arthur Larson
Bryan Venees
H. Anderson
Gistered Optomatriat
B. J. Branton
Willmar Hospital
Becker Ave
Fourth &T
Lewis E. Goss
D. C. Geo
Palmar
Chiropractic
MC. A
Fooma
Lonsy Block
Sth St
the Evangel
Aldrich Party
Pais
William
Roy Danielson
Adeline Sundberg
Sigvald Olpen
Andrew Danielson
Anna Danielson
John Ekbiad
St Paul
Victor Danisiaon
Fritz Danielson
Lake Florida
Sam Holmeren
Jonas Dickson
Pennock
G. N. Storehouse
Clarence A. Danielson
Emma ¢. Dickson
James Torkelson
Carrie McLane
Herbert McDonald
Halvorson
Axel Linden
Rose Gauer
Parents and Teachers Association
Garfield School
Thorvald Thorson
Tows
League
Even Strand
Lake County
Methodist, Episcopal Church
Methodist
Henry Lindner
Barmont
Camp Dodge
France
Pvt
Lindner
Reymond
Archia Paulson
Archie Paulson
Lake Elizabeth
Weber
Oak
Oxkes
Favlaon
Au Thierry
M Hospital
Holdiar
Marcus Mikkelson
Sunburs
Colfax
Atlantic
U. S. Army
Aero Equadron Returns Corps
George Halverson
173Rd Aero Squadron
Elving Field
Texas
Hampstead
Wm. Erickson
Kerkhoven
Pvt Erickson
Erickson
Victor Klingenberg
John Dafnoe
Mike Economy
Ats
Chas. Hillstrom
Pesala
G. Harst de ‘Groson
Ban
Xleange O
Hilda Greenfeld
Richard Blacklock
Ralph Forsberg
Prof. Harstad
Bilbea
Mare Son
UrRegitte
Lbiery
Albert Nordstrom
Obble
Clarence Forsberg
J.C. Forsberg
Sunda
Pittsburg
Forsberg
Camp Sevier
Burg
Board of Education
Federal Reserves System
Kandiyohi
THE
Davison Hospital
Fourth Street
Litchfield Avenos
Willmar, Minnesota
Davis Neme
Mary Srugman
H.C. Johnson
the Late
Harry
Johnson
Aviator
Vandance Clough
J. R. Clough
Nth
Candance Diana
Luther Benson
Court House
Bethel
Ostlund
Feienere
Focal
Sasseyee
Mary Blowers
Brill Lundquint
Ethel Carlson
Cora ‘Undsen
Ruth Notman
M. 1
Pauline Fredericks
Grace Darmond
Char
Chaplin
Pate
Billie Rhodes
Sennett
William S. Hart
Heart
Dorothy Gish
the Hope Chest
Nazimova
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