Disastrous Fire Destroys Beckervenue East Home and Garage
A weekend blaze at the Ko a Butler family home on Beckervenue East damaged the residence and garage early Sunday. The fire, fueled by gasoline and oil, destroyed the structure and its contents, including a car, and left the origin a mystery. Neighboring properties were spared by calm winds. The home is owned by Ay Rice.
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Cosikdence
Ko A
Butler
Beckervenue
Routenis
Butler's
Sioux City
Hanes
Hames
Olson Halverson Wedding in Minot North Dakota
Miss Myrtle Halverson daughter of Mrs Johanna Halverson Bagley Minnesota and Mr Robert L Olson son of Mr and Mrs John Olson Willmar were married last Saturday May 12 in Minot North Dakota The ceremony by Rev T F Gullixson at the Norwegian Lutheran Free parsonage They will reside at Berthold after June 6 where the groom works as agent for Victoria Elevator Co of Minneapolis Best wishes from the community to the couple
Obituary notices for Petra Anderson and Karin Peterson
Mrs Petra Anderson widow of A A Anderson of Willmar died May 1 at age 39 years 10 months 8 days after years of heart failure born in Norway July 3 1877 emigrated to Amelia then Madeira later Willmar. Survived by husband and son Kern Arthur Perry with many relatives and friends. funeral at Willmar Synod church. Also Karin Peterson born Sweden March 19 1826 died after a long illness at Lake Lillian aged 101 years 1 month 21 days. Funeral at Christian church with Rev Sorenson officiating. pallbearers listed. Program note: Eagle Lake Girls’ Society program May 17 at 8 PM at Eagle Lake church with refreshments after.
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A. A. Anderson
Petra Anderson
Petra (Peterson) Anderson
Monge Romsdalen
Norway
Amelia
Madeira
Anderson
Willmar
Kern Arthur Perry
Anya Peterson
HT. Thorstenson
Willmary
Madelia
Peres Jenson
St. Paul
Amanda Erickson
Hancock
Luella Skorshvin
Henry Anderson
Paul
Peter Joranio
Tw Synod
J. N. Andersen
Synod Cemetery
Henry
Robert
Jullax
Mhert Anderson
Paul Joramo
Peter Joramo
Karin Peterson
Karin
Peradoter) Peterson
P. S.J. Johnson
J. Peterson
Lake Lillian
Shil
Mocktjara
Sweden
John Peterson
America
Kandiyohi
Christine Church
Sorenson
Jurin EB. Johnson
Andrew Johnson
August A. Johnson
Elvin Peterson
Oscar Peterson
Henry Lobnitz
Willmar Seminary
G. O. Sand
Peterson & Wellin
Prot
R. Melby
T. O. Gilbert
P. B. Hong
L. O. Thorpe
Plano
Peer Gynt
Sulte
Greig
Berrum
Norling
Uraad
Ropes
Laura Buatad
Uveir Vesterpaa
Elster
Spencer Rodmyr
Song
Mandskor
Marit
Oivind Og Bukken
Rsye
Ejdrason
Joseph Engeleon
Kjerringen Og Fisken
Eventyr
Cee Udvelet
Stella Syverison
SOM
Oesseesesers Snes
Hundemordet
Wessel 'Ee Engleson
Faderen
Bjérnson
Sss
Merald Tollefson
Juleatten
Af ‘Téden
H. Wergeland
Mable Ri
den Delligste Rose
Borghild Ai Sane
News from Boys in Training Camp at Port Barrancas
A long letter from Bert Sullivan describes army life at Port Barrancas Florida including wake times drill schedules meals and the “chuck” system. It notes base activities such as boxing singing wrestling a baseball win over Texas and a visit to the battleship Texas. Also mentions letters from friends at Jefferson Barracks and various troops arriving at Fort Monroe and Fort Snelling along with upcoming Memorial Contest at Willmar Seminary and a farm loan ad.
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Bert Sullivan
Port Barrancas
Florida
Rey-ellle
Texas
Chester Galliford
Chet
Jefferson Barrack Stara
Minnesota
Norw Luth Synod and Nearby Congregations Sunday Services
Norw Luth synod lists next Sundays schedules with communion at 10:00 and 10:30, English evening services at 7:30, Sunday school at noon, and meetings for confirmation, Ladies and Dorcas societies. East Vinje and Vinje members meet in church basement. Fahlun and Bethel Lutheries present sermons, prayers, and May events, with Young People, Missionary speakers, and aid societies, plus Saturday and Thursday gatherings. St Luke’s has no services next Sunday. Christ Scientist holds Mortals and Immortals service at 10:45.
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Norw. Luth. Synod
Young People's Society
Jonetta Thorpe
Marie Botnen
Eleanor Axness
Gundaersom
Spm
East Vinje Ladies’ Society
Edw. Bredeson
Fahlun Baptist
E. Q
ST. Luke's
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Girl Narrowly Escapes Drowning Near Nelson Boat House
A near tragedy occurred Tuesday evening near the pier at the Nelson boat house when Miss Alice Condon nearly drowned. Rescued by N Nelson and his son, she fainted on the return to the pier and was taken to Bethesda hospital by Dr. Benson. Miss Condon, a night waitress at the Great Northern eating house, has chronic appendicitis and underwent an operation this morning. She has been staying with Mrs. John A. Johnson, Second St and Pacific Ave. A free reading room in the church edifice is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
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Nelson Boat House
Homewood Park
Alice Condon
Great Northern Eating House
St. Cloud
N. H. Nelson
Nelson
Benson
Bethesda Hospital
John A. Johnson
Second St
Pacific Ave
Ter
Miss. Condon
Local and area social notes from Willmar region
A long list of local residents with brief updates. G H Otterness and others travel for business, visits with family, and social events noted. New births, marriages, and attendances at churches and funerals appear amid moves to cities and short trips, with names such as Otterness Vinje Tegnell Benson Olsen Hanson Hjort and many more.
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G. H. Otterness
Louis Vinje
Morris
G. N. Tegnell
Tuesdes
Dr. I
Benson
Kerkhoven
H. T. Olsen
Willmar, Minn
Ady
Louis Hanson
Sioux Fails
S. D
Mra. B. V. Hansen
Matilda Hjort
Register of Deeds
Fee
Prominent Citizen Abbott Dies at 55 in Willmar
Asa Judson Abbott a leading Willmar resident and president of the Willmar Co operative Mercantile Co died at his home last Monday paralysis was the cause He was 55 years 8 months and 2 days old Funeral services will be at his home and First Presbyterian church Rev W Bryn Jones officiating Pallbearers include P H Frye C W Odell John Sandin Edward Benson Emil Nelson and P J Haley Interment at Riverside cemetery Medford Abbott was born Sept 12 1861 in Clinton Falls Minn He lived in Clinton Falls and Medford then moved to Willmar in 1902 where he farmed south of the city He served as director of his company and Farmers Elevator Co and held Willmar township offices He leaves wife Sadie Cheeseman and four children Le Roy C George W Lillian K Edward A Abbott Also surviving are W D Abbott of Winona Mrs Mary H Hills Twin Falls Oregon Mrs Mabelle Clemans Hancock and Francis W Sawyer of Owatonna
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A. J. Abbott
Willmar
Clinton Falls
Minn
Medford
Steele County
Clinton Falls Township
Willmar Co-operative Mercantile Company
Farmers’ Elevator Company
Willmar Township
Sadie Cheeseman
LeRoy C
George W
Lillian K
Edward A. Abbott
W. D. Abbott
Winona
Mary H. Hills
Portland
Oregon
Mabelle Clemans
Hancock
Francis W. Sawyer
Owatowns
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Ay Rice
J. Branton, M. D
H. E. Canfield
M.D
Willmar Hospital
Sea
Becker Ave
Fourth St
Eagle Lake
Wagle Lake Sharch
Watch and Glock
al Elmquists Quality Jewelry
Ben
Ave
FROST
Jacobs Mung
DRS. Frost & Jacobs
Carlson Block
Iver
M. D
Ness
Sandven
M. D. Taverns
Drs. Benson and
Skandinavisk Laege
Metropolitan Building
Boston
Third St
Yankton, S. D
Bob Johnson
Chesapeake Bay
U.S. Navy
Altho
Newport News
Mississippi
Dan Burns
Ruslan
Fort Monro Tine
Big Gunn
Sharm
Severn
Aleven
Russ
Billy Arneson
Atwater
Navy
Mass
Charlestown
Bunker Hill
Breeder’s Hill
Bunker Hill Monument
Great Lakes
Missouri
Frank Sather
William Gratz
Jefferson Barracks
Mess Hall
Apuds
Thorson
Sandfors
Frederickson
Joe Downe
Ben Falkingham
Tony
Ralph Hoyt
Douglas
Ariz
Co. K
18Th Infantry
Rio Grande
Henry Young
Fort Snelling
First National Bank
Wilimar
Derson Optometrist
Anderson Gres
Ladies’ Aid Society
Al‘bert Rodelius
m_ Ladies’ Aid Society
Mosta Tomer
Carlgon Hall
M. E. Guntay O
Westman
Oak Park
Kandiyohi County Bank
J. G. Estrem
N. HM
Tallakeon
Auet. Caanier
Lewis E. Coss
D. C
Center of Chiropractic
The
Palmer School of Chiropractic
M.C. A
Reeme
Lowey Block
Eth St. Phens
Nesidenes
P. G. Davison
Mm. D. Phyidien
Sisense
Foot Lake
Trott Ave
Paul Hatin
Arete Abelakola
Salvation Army
Army Hall
T. C. Gilbert
Sparalas
Clues
Florence Bluhm
Near Olivia
Arthur Erickson
Minnie Peterson
C. H. Redfield
E. M. Chesabrough
Herman
W. E. Somerville
Harlow Kerr
Misa Mildred Holm
Hutchinson
Florence Frelander
H Kuntz
Eastor George
Johnson
Atwater Press
John ‘Thunstedt
Donnelly
John Williams
Westend
Ulis
B. J. Branton
E. P. Brogren
Cottonwood
Aleda Dahleen
Granite Falls
Anton Bakke
Andrew J. Nelson
Des Moines
Central Life
Llilie Noren
Earl Somerville
Earl Merwin
Max Somerville
Marjorie
John Englund
Gust Gunderson
Ethel Anderson
Lake Wagonga
Jonas Norine
Lake Elizabeth Township
Helen Johnson
Chicago
W. K. Strawn
Alma and
Luella Johnson
City
Alfred Peterson
Edna Campbell
Elien Norine
Robert Johnson
Peter Carlson
Ceandeon Arvid
Peter Fjell
John Lundquist
William Fosberg
Wiilmar
Majestic Theatre
Jonel Barrymore
Fatty Arbuckle
Bessie Love
Triangle Kiddies
Alice Brady
Russia
Hart
Clara Kimball Young
Sksinner
Keystone Steel Dand Wire Co
August Hoglund Willmar, Minn
Semesiea
A Mons
August Hoglund
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