A Voice From Lake Lillian on the Temperance Question
A Lake Lillian reader urges Willmar voters to keep the town dry, arguing the county option bill failed and saloons harm farmers. The piece recalls past alcohol issues, praises dry periods, cites court costs and blind pigging, and asks residents to vote against saloons to protect families and the young.
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Lake Lilian
Lake LilLian
St. Paul
Dan Patel
Willmar
Paradise
Pete Bonde
Temperance League of
Willmar City Council adjourns due to lack of quorum
March 18 1907 meeting adjourned with no quorum as Mayor Qvale and four aldermen present. March 25 1907 regular session notes minutes approved and bills referred to Finance Committee for General Water Poor and Street funds with warrants authorized to pay approved bills.
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Council
Willmar
Minn
Qvale
Christianson
Gratz
Holt
Strand
Tallman
Johnson
Pinney
Holmberg
S. B. Qvale
Wangwean Council
City of
Finance Committee
General Fund
Paulson
L. J. Boudette
B. Qvale
Bargain Offer At The Fair During Easter Season
The Fair promotes cash discounts drawing customers who bring money to receive reduced prices. Management expresses pleasure with rising trade and urges shoppers to visit during the Easter season to reap the bargains.
Green Lake Spicerettes bid for Ward sewer project
Sealed bids from multiple firms including J. H. Wiggins Co were opened for the Ella Ave and 7th St sewer in First ward. The lowest bid of 2665.00 from J. H. Wiggins Co was accepted, with mayor and clerk authorized to contract. Also approvals for plat, park improvements, water meters, and annual reports were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kircher
Hudson, Wis
W. C. Fraser
Rochester
Minn
O. F. Doyle
St. Cloud
Lee Stover
Watertown
Jones and Roderick
Canton
S. D
Bert Benson
J. H. Wiggins Co
Andrew Larson
Ella Ave
7Th St
First Ward
Read
J. H. Wiggs Co
B. Qvale
O. A. Granagard
F. H. Knox
M. D. Manning
Day
Johnson
Willmar
Persons
Berg An
Park Avenue
Firet Ward
Board of Linking Fund Commissioners
Water and Light Commission
the Water and Light Commission
S. B. Qvale
H. Gunderson
Local Farm Notes and Community Briefs at Arctander
Neighbors helped Martin Aasen shingle his barn. Miss Hatlestad and Miss Ida Rossum visited. Hans Hauge and C T Skindelsen bought a team from O Knutson. Lewis Rossum seen on Broad Way. Hauge Bros plan farming with supplies this spring. A switch for North Star and New London-West Lake lines at A Boe's. Lewis Johnson on sick list. Syvert Nio bought two teams at Sagedal auction. Synod church Norway Lake parochial school closed. Edward Reigstad sought medical aid in Willmar. John Evenson family to live at E Lund place. Kerkhoven stock yard quarantined for hog cholera. Farmers planning wetland drainage.
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Arctander
Martin Aasen
Hatlestad
Ida Rossum
Hans Hauge
C. T. Skindelsen
O. Knutson
Lewis Rossum
Hauge Bros
North Star
London-West Lake
A. Boe
Saiui
Lewis Johnson
Syvert
Kerkhoven
Trade Promotes Confidence In Our Spring Goods
Our business has grown by upright dealing and plain talk with customers. We credit much to never settling for good enough merchandise and always seeking higher quality in suits cravenettes hats shirts and shoes. We present a comprehensive spring showing and submit the new styles for your favor.
Local News Notes From Osseo and District Events
Winter term closed and spring term opened with student socializing in the Commercial room. Walter Englund and Arthur Ogaard visited in Atwater. Osseo literary society elected officers. Miss Currie Wanous married Francis Wanous in New London with a large guest list. Mrs Mary Elizabeth Tygeson of Raymond died after tuberculosis. Local elections in Lintonville resulted in several village offices and funds. Death of Dr B Lambrechts noted, formerly of Willmar. Lutheran services announced for Solomon Lake and Willmar. Millinery stock from Mrs M H Lucas to be shown. Civil Service exam announced for May 13 1907 in St Paul.
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Walter Englund
Arthur Ogaard
Atwater
Jos. Stratte
HunePield
Joseph Stratte
Cliff Thorpe
Dawson
Osseo Literary Society
Marie Hilleboe
Tygeson
Raymond
Mary Elizabeth ‘Tygeson
John Tygeson
Raymond M. E. Church
Cummings
Nicholson
Minneapolis
Fairview Cemetery
Edwards
Charles Johnson
Civil Service
United States Civil Service Commission
St. Paul
Customs Service
United States
J. W. Shoemaker
Mamre Notes March 24 Local Movements And Meetings
Milaca land rental plans discussed Herman John son travels to Milaca. Magnus Magnuson family visit Alf Holmgren. Mr Grip visiting Hj Johnson. Stjernlof family business in Willmar. Pisther Johanson weekend at home. Lofgren buys De Laval cream separator. Chas and Theo Johnson families visit Willmar. Mamre and Pillsbury Telephone Co annual meeting held March 11 elects Louis Lofven president Adolph Johnson vice president Hj Johnson secretary J E Noland treasurer and directors Alf Holmgren Theo Johnson Chas Johnson lineman. Mare town board met Pineock for culverts purchase. Otto Nelson moving household goods to farm. Aunt Broth of Kerkhoven visiting Alf Holmgren. Easter services Salem 10 30 am Lundby.
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Mamre
Herman Johnson
Milaca
Magnus Magnuson
Alf. Holmgren
Grip
Hj. Johnson
North Pole
N. J. Stjernlof
Edwin
Willmar
Pisther Johanson
H. P. Lofgren
Chas
Theo. Johnson
Mare
Pennock
Otto Nelson
Peonoek
A. B. Sandberg
Eric Hoglund
Gust Melin
Kiddie Halldin
Broth
Kerkhoven
Mamne & Pillsbury Telephone Cp
Louis Lofven
Adolph Johnson
J. E. Noland
J. A. Knander
Alf
Holm
Eleven Pound Son Born to Mr and Mrs Otto Overson
An eleven pound son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Otto Overson. The Willmar area reports multiple local updates including remodeling at Berkness Peterson Co and the W EB Roberts family moving to Rushmore where he runs a furniture store and handles a stock of drugs. Edith Tait has been elected to teach in Wells Fifth grade after graduating from St. Cloud Normal School. A bill to fund agricultural schools in several Minnesota towns is advancing in the legislature, with Speaker Johnson strongly opposing any delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Overson
Berkness, Peterson & Co
Board of Health
Willmar
W. EB. Roberts
Rushmore
Minn
Roberts
Edith Tait
St. Cloud Normal School
Morris
Marshall
Madison
Breckenridge
Austin
Wadena
House
Johnson
FERRING ADDITION EXPANDS WITH 55 ACRE TRACT FOR SALE
O A Perring offers 55 acres adjoining the city east of the platted district. Divided into five and ten acre lots with easy access to the business area. Described as among the finest tracts near the city with productive soil and suitability for homes, fruit, gardens and poultry. Located on the main avenue from north to east. Anticipates higher net income than average farms due to strong demand.
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O. A. Perring
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City Council Proceedings
Moxi
A. B. Farnham Pty. Co
Pioneer Press Co
Andrew Jeppton
Presbyterian Church
Maria L. Sanford
Miss Sanford
Barney Leary
Becfaroatas
Lisa
Andrina Edwardson
Edward Edwardson
Andring Edwardson
Olmstead County
Meb
Edwardson
Trev. J. .N. Andersen
Lutheran Synod Church
Canada
P. H. Parsons
Vermillion
Alberta
Parsons
George
Roosevelt, Minn
Green Lake
Spicerettes
Spicer
Mareh
Annie Olson
Claud Doty
John Jacobson
Malcolm Ross
Doty
Knut Kloster
Halvorson
Dist
Presbyterian Tadies Society
Attie Lien
Francis Lowell
Tam
Dr. Jacobs
Jack Tait
Willmar Tors
Martinki
Tew
Mardin
Nels Boreen
Mable Holt
Tom Nelson
Diamond Lake
Sweden
John Ahlstrom
Embertson
Eagie Lake
Constance Larson
Fran Lowell
Liea
Spicer School
Lincoln
Reen Lake
Recorder
William Henderson
New London
Green Lake Mill
China
Fablin
Gilbert C. Sand Co
Louis Larson
Miss Currie
Francis
Wanous
J. C. Wanous
Agnes Hultgren
Hutchinson
Hilda Wanous
Montevideo
Frank Harris
John Olson
B. F. Miller
New London Times
Roseville
Casy
Lintonville
A. J. Smithson
Po J. Krantz
Frank Krupke
Fr. Smithson
O. F. Bast
Edward Sunde
J. A. Rouch
Sydney Jones
Melvin Hein
W. H. Barber
John Hood
John Peterson
Lambrechts
B. Lambrechts
Granite Falls
Montivedio
Lotheran Synod Church
Solomon Lake
Joey
Aanga
Wild Rice
Lucas
Innes
Rebert
Ferring
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