Sunday and Monday social visits across towns
A roundup of personal mentions shows Selmer Berg relaxing in Spicer, Carl Otterness in cities, Miss Marie Erlandson visiting Mamre, Dr. P. C. Davidson arriving from Clara City, and Karen Hanson visiting Kandiyahe friends. Sen. and Mrs. Thorpe spent the weekend in the cities, with numerous others traveling to Willmar, Spicer, New London, and surrounding areas for visits, business, and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Erlandson
Mamre
P. C. Davidson
Clara City
Karen Hanson
Kandiyahi
Sen
L. O. Thorpe
Andrew Nordleef
Long Praiie
Willmar
P. G. Thompson
New London
P. L. Sorenson
Nelson
Rose and
H. G. Meyer
Stillwater
Marie Knutson
Spicer
J. T. Carruthers
Minneapolis
John Olson
Thomas Scotton
E. Johnson
C. Stoddard
Phil Haley
Hicks
Cassel
Ballquist Johnson Wedding at Swan Hallquist Home
Annie Ballquist married Charlea A. Johnson on Thursday May 4 at 3 pm in Roseville. Rev. G Peterson officiated. procession included Emma Johnson as bridesmaid and Ludvig Carlson as best man. An elaborate 24 cover dinner followed. couple to reside on a farm east of Willmar. Best wishes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Willmar
Willmar Band Plans Grand Benefit Concert
The Willmar Military Band, rehearsing twice weekly, will stage a benefit concert on Friday night May 19 at the Park Assembly auditorium to raise funds for instructors and support for a thriving local band. Citizens are urged to attend and show support for public performances. Luther Falk of Svea schools traveled to St Paul to discuss consolidating neighboring schools to offer agriculture courses with state aid guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Park Assembly Auditorium
Luther Falk
Svea
St. Paul
Falk
State Department
Royal Neighbors 15th Anniversary in Willmar
Royal Neighbors Maple Camp 384 celebrated its 15th anniversary in Willmar with members from Morris Benson Kerkhoven Kandiyohi Atwater and New London attending. About 26 to 30 new members were inducted amid a six o'clock dinner and a program featuring a 16 member drill team in purple and white sashes. The event concluded with music dancing and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Morris Benson
Kerkhoven
Kandigahi
Atwater
New London
D. W. McLaughlin
Collen
Esther Sorenson
C. Johnson
Tribune to Install Standard Linotype in June
The Willmar Tribune plans to install a standard linotype machine from the Mergenthaler Linotype Company of Brooklyn New York in June. The device cast one line of type at a time and will improve wide range printing and ad work, enabling quicker local jobs. Readers are asked to pay subscriptions soon to support this investment and the paper's goal to become a leading independent weekly in Kandiyohi County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Mergenthaler Linotype Company
Brooklyn
N.Y
Willmar
Kandiyohi
Willmar Social Notes from May Day Week
Willmar city gossip and society moves feature visits from Mrs. Johnson of Atwater Judge Gilbert in Litchfield on legal business and several Willmar residents traveling to nearby towns. Guests include Miss Ruth Spicer from Minneapolis, Miss Erenor Kelson from Tyler, Mrs. M. Botnen and Miss Mabel Jstensee, and families visiting New London and Rochester. Local events include St Agnes Guild bag sale, Sara Ruth Bates elocution at M E church, and Luther Falk surprise by Svea district. Community announcements cover church and club meetups, travel plans, and upcoming gospel meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Housekeepers’ Club
Odd Fellows Hall
F. A.rogers
George Joohnson
Atwater
Willmar
T. C. Gilbert
Litchfield
Wm. Gilger
Renville
Lewis Crosby
Silent Club
Malcolm McDonald
Sioux Falls
Brewer
Ruth Spicer
Minneapolis
A. F. Nordin
Erenor Kelson
Tyler
M. Botnen
Mabel Jstensee
Pennock
Edwin Stetten
Adolph Kiland
A. N. Lewis
East
Johnson
E. L. Udell
Mankato
F. G. Handy
Harold Handy
George Tyler
St. Agnes Guild
Nora’ Elfstrum
Elfstrum
Sara Ruth Bates
M. E. Charch
N. H. Tillner
Foley
Carl Anderson
Cassel
Luther Falk
Svea
J. R. Petersen
T. F. McClure
L. C. Thorpe
the County Auditor's Office
Tuest
Lindsey
Rae
Willmar High to Graduate Class of Thirty
Willmar High School will graduate a class of thirty this year. Commencement exercises are set for June 2 at 10 am in the high school auditorium and the evening program at 8 pm in the opera house. Miss Ethel Carlson and Miss Ethel Govig win top honors. many other named students listed. Junior-Senior reception at Carlson Hall featured penants, palms, and a luncheon with jonquils theme and yellow white decor. Mothers Day observed with white carnations honoring mothers both living and memory of those overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar High School
Coureea
High School
Opera House
Ethel Carlson
Ethel Govig
Miss Carlson
Miss Govig
August Paulson
Amanda Johnson
Alice Hoglund
Winifred Rogers
Walter Haines
Anna Rasmussen
Wale DeLa Dunt
Blanche Bjorsell
Ferne MacNees
Florence Bengon
Anton Lundquiet
Austin Hanscom
Rose Hendry
Eiffel Holm
C. Jane Ross
Bernice Severinson
Carlson Hall
Willmar
Florence Anderson
Kington
Dunn
Robbers Escape With Kandiyohi Post Office Stamps
Robbers stole over 200 dollars in stamps and a small amount of cash from Kandiyohi post office Tuesday night last week. They opened the door without breaking the lock and transferred the rifled safe, leaving quietly. No trace found yet, except several articles found by section men the next morning. A post office inspector is in charge. Church Festival at Prinsburg Marks 25th Anniversary. The Christian Reformed church observed its 25th year on May 2 with many attendees including Rev. H Schultz of Edgerton, its first pastor. The original small church was replaced by a newer, fine structure. Local marriage licenses issued: Charles Johnson to Andette Hallquiat, Fredolf Hultgren to Hattie Isi jora Smith, J Einer Ericson to Anna Gilbert, Asa Bomstad to Tilda Berglund, Elliott J Boomer to Jennie Quamn. Cashier Aaron Liedholm of Grove City waxin’ Willmar on business Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandiyohi
Christian Reformed Church
Prinsburg
H. Schultz
Edgerton
Schultz
Charles Johnson
Andette Hallquiat
Fredolf Hultgren
Hattie Isijora Smith
J. Einer Ericson
Anna Gilbert
Asa Bomstad
Tilda Berglund
Elliott J. Boomer
Jennie Quamn
Entertained Eyelet Club Hosts Anniversary in Willmar
Mrs. H Gates hosted a Thursday Eyelet Club meeting with members and guests including Mrs. Alton Crosby Barbara Wright and Henry G Meyer. Embroidery, visiting and a luncheon followed by a May 4 1904 to May 4 1911 card remembrance marking seven years since Mrs Gates arrived in Willmar. A bouquet of pink and white carnations was presented as a keepsake of the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyelet Club
Change of Superintendent for Willmar Post Office Project
In Willmar the U S Superintendent of Construction Mr B C Adams learns from a Treasury telegram that he will soon move to Bellingham Washington to supervise a new building costing 215000 dollars. Henry Breck will arrive to take charge here. Limperich resigns and joins Willmar Tribune. Gov Rice of Morris travels with state officials to assess new buildings and dormitories at state agricultural schools. Miss Ethel Gallagher marries Joseph Bednorz in Benson, with a city home to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Adams
U. S
Willmar
Treasury Department
Washington
Bellingham
Adama
Crescent Beach
Green Lake
Adams
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
Henry Breck
Manistee
Mich
Rice
Morris
A. E. Rice
Crookston
Vincent
State
O'' Dean Woods
Board of Regents
P. M. Ringdahl
Board of Control
Johnston
State Agricultural
Bensor
Benson
Father Shea
Ethel Gallagher
Joseph Bednorz
Willmar Seminary baseball win at Kerkhoven Saturday
Willmar Seminary defeated Kerkhoven High School in a Saturday baseball game at Kerkhoven. Other local notes include Willmar High School’s 2 to 5 loss to Benson High School last Saturday and various civic and educational updates across Willmar and surrounding towns.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Selmer Berg
Robert Otterness
Harold Frost
Misa Knutson
Green Lake Breeze
Emma Walberg
Ed Pagel
Harrison
Ida Cadman
Alma Nelson
Harold B. Handy
Boston
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Anna
Adella Olson
Harold Swenson
Willmar Monday
Joseph O. Eatrem
Wm. Schrump
J. C. Peterson
Martha Enblom
Kandiyohe
Sant
Nels Norman
George H. Otterness
F. A. Rogers
West
Rogers
Milan
H. J. Ramsett
J. J Ekander
E. P
E. P. Bjorberg
Glenwood
Duluth
Emma Paulson
Cottonwood
Alice Paulson
Roseville
O. W. Parker
Mr. Parker
Granville
Marie Ford
Hopkenton
New York
Illinois
Minnesota
C. J. Parker
W. C. Parker
New London ‘Times
Knox
F. Knox
Raymond
Mr. Knox
Detroit
Michigan
California
Mes
Earl Knox
Europe
Willmar Band
the Rembrandt Photo Studio
Rembrandt
Carlson Bros
Einor C. Simons
Royal Neighbors
Alma Wilhelmina Nelson
John Martin Bly
Esteline
J. Chas. Nelson
Hoffman
Minn
Johanna Nelson
Eagle Lake
Brooten
Prof
Bly
J. M. Bly
Sioux Falls Normal School
National Business College of Minneapolis
Housekeepers Club
Quam
Boomer
Jennie Quam
A. P. Quam
M. B. Michaelson
Mv. Luth
Missen
Olga Quam
Ruby Parkins
V. Roy
A. Miller
Mr. Boomer
Bobby Blake
Katherine Sleppy
Miss Sleppy
France
Effie McLaird of
Rochester
J. D. Parnell
Effie Flanders
Union, Grove
Gustave J. Danielson
Keving
Norlie
E. S. Frost
Dr. Frost
Burns
Peter Burns
Willie Quam
Osmundson Automobile Garage
Brightwood
Pretty Little
Ripley Beach
Chris. Ackerman
James Sandreson
Lunyday
Siloam Chapter
Minnie Bingham
Aberdeen
Ella Boyd
Ethel Baker
Christianson
J. B. Boyd
Mesdames Nels Quam
T. J. Lawson
Maple Camp R. N. A
Las. W. Condon
Shakopee
Winnipeg
Edward Negaard
Peter Skare
Bowman County
N. D
Norway Lake
North Dakota
Ladies Society of the
Swedish Bethel Church
Meadames Peter Lindstrom
Jer Lundberg
Jonas Ledeen
E. Lawson
Lars Moline
Dora Larson
E. G
Masters
Free Mission House
Living Near Dist
C. H. Strobeck
Willmar Street Fair Association
T. H. Olson
Olson
Northwestern Hospital
Lundquist
Post Office
Aaron Liedholm
Grove
City
Waxin’ Willmar
A. P. Limperich
Post News
Willmar Tribune
Limperich
St. Cloud Times
Alexandria
Mitchell
Alexandria Poat News
H. P. Limperich
Tloses
Alexandria Citizen
Willmar Seminary
Walter Englund
Ely
M. R. Simon’s
Mozart Club
Chopin
Miss Reed
Miss-Adella Olson
Spicer O Ceatra
Benson High School
Alfie Olson
H. Shipstead
Ethel Reed
School of Music
C. H. Ekdahl
Ida Ives
Presbyterian
John Williams
W. D. Frederickson
Capitol
A.C. Lareen
Faribault
Larton
Buffalo
N. Y
Chas. Wallin
Northwestern Thresher Co
Raymond News
P.P. Rannestad
Norway
Mauretania
Atlantic
Edwin Stenson
Businem College
Willmar Military Band
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