Willmar Will Local Plant Expand Egg and Dairy Trade
18 Now J. B. Agen & Co. of Seattle has halted interest in cold storage with Holt and Pinseth and expanded operations in Willmar Minnesota. Eggs milk and cream shipments rise with 16 workers loading packing and unloading. Plans include a spur loaded platform and larger facilities as the poultry business grows with Willmar’s status as Minnesota headquarters.
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Toba B. Agen
Seattle
Holt & Fineseth
Willmar
Messrs
Holtz and
Pinseth
Mr. Agen Fa
Hans Larson
Pacific Avenue
Pacific Coms
Robbins
Mr. Agen
Minnesota
City Council Broad Powers On Tax, Streets and Grading
At an adjourned meeting the city council ordered poll tax collection and authorized one assistant for collection. The street committee may hire the city civil engineer to mark Fifth street corners from Minnesota avenue. Residents Hoglund Sandberg and Hoglund sought curb grading on unplatted west Fifth street. grading to be at no city cost. Hans Magelstad received 12 in compensation as street commissioner for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ality Council
Fifth Street
Minnesota Avenue
Pater Hoglund
C. G. Sandberg
Aug. Hoglund
Hans Magelstad
Rains Cause Damage on Willmar and Sioux Falls Line
A landslide and washout between Lynd and Russell disrupted traffic on the Willmar and Sioux Falls line. Passengers were transferred at Lynd with No. 11 returning at five. More than a hundred feet of road bed was affected. The bridge construction department was mobilized to restore service swiftly and Asst. Supt. Knebel visited the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Sioux Falls
Lynd
Russell
Allde
Trafic
Knebel
Real Estate Transfers Across Minnesota Towns
Listings document transfers in May across towns including East Lake Lillian Lake Elizabeta and Abc t and er with multiple parcels. Transactions show state and individual buyers such as W C Sprague I G Haycroft Edward A Finnegan J P Nygaard and J R Holton with parcel details and monetary amounts.
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East Lake Lillian
State of Minnesota
W. C. Sprague
I. G. Haycroft
G. Haycroft
W.C. Sprague
Elizabeth C
Ed Haycroft
Nwt
W- C. Sprague
Und
Elizabeth C. McTadoo
Swi
LG. Haycroft
W.C
Elizabeth C. McIndo
Lake Elizabeta
Hattin K. Sime
Edward A. Finnegan
Dovre
Andrew Larson
J. P. Nygaard
Abctander
Nels Otto Hedin
John Bokeesbhy
Willmar High Class to Hear Rev Buell in Baccalaureate
Willmar High School graduates selected Rev. Buell of the First Presbyterian church to deliver the baccalaureate sermon on Sunday May 31 at 8 p m. The fourteen graduates, listed by English and Latin scientific course, will receive their diplomas at the opera house Friday June 5 with Rev. G L Morrill of Minneapolis giving the commencement address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar High School
Buell
First Presbyterian Church
Supt. Tanning
Edwin Carlson
Horton Burr
Walter Selvig
Walter Crosby
Albert Swenson
Nellie Stansberry
Amy Jorgenson
Lydia Walberg
Olga Walberg
Leonora Boyd
Mattie Lien
Alice Smith
Marion Hanscom
Edith Tait
Opera House
G. L. Morrill
Minneapolis
Merchants Hotel
Seminary Items Show Weather Delays And School Events
Weather limits practice for the Seminary baseball team as plans unfold for a Osaco society entertainment with 15 cent admission. Juniors meet next Wednesday at 8 PM in the Seminary chapel. Bruns sustains a blue eye from a collision at Litchfield. Distinguish visitors arrive for State examinations next week. The Seminary bell from Litchfield returns with news of a first defeat. An opera house lecture on The Land of the Midnight Sun is Thursday. Baccalaureate sermon and alumni banquet planned for June 9 at Seminary Hall. Graduates-to-be meet Wednesday at 3 PM. John Tygeson visits recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osaco Society
Bruns
Seminary
Milly
Litchfield
Ume
Opera House
Heimdah
John Tygeson
Erick Holt Wins Third Ward Alderman Seat
The special election to replace H. B. Qvale in the Third ward elected Erick Holt, Citizens' independent candidate, over Albert C. Johnson, Republican, by 92 to 78 with 170 votes cast. The result signals support for the new administration and its business-focused agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
B. Qvale
Erick Holt
Citizens’ Independent
Albert C. Johnson
Mndred
Holt
Qvale
of & Ciizens
Changes on the Great Northern rail line at Run Through Willmar
J P Devaney leaves the passenger run for a main line post and debuts Saturday. He is succeeded by J J Purcell who first ran Monday. Jack Sheridan moves from freight to main line, W M Martins becomes freight conductor, and the Devaney family will relocate from Hutchinson.
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Willmar
Great Northem
J. P. Devaney
Mr. Devaney
J. J. Purcell
Jack Sheridan
W. M. Martins
Hutchinson Independent Times
Devaney
St. Paul
Hutchinson
Sheridan
Browns Valley
Knights to Confer May 27 at Willmar Castle Hall
The Knights of Pythias Willmar plan a large ceremony in their castle hall on May 27 to confer third rank work on many neophytes. A banquet will follow and representatives from Benson Morris Litchfield and Clenwood are invited. The Benson Lodge degree team will perform the work.
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Odd Fellows' Hall
Grand Lodge
Eastern Star
Royal Arch Masonry
Will Ganfer
Knights of Pythias
Willmar
Queate
Central Lodge
Benson, Morris, Litchfield
Clenwood
Benson Ledge
Summer schools announced with multiple sites and dates
J W Olsen resigns conductors and instructors for thirty two summer schools across Minnesota counties and towns. Six week sessions begin June 22 and a four week session starts July 6. Sites include Glenwood St Cloud Litchfield Montevideo Browns Valley Willmar Morris Granite Falls Kandiyohi Granite Paris and Yellow Medicine. University of Minnesota summer term begins June 22 with conductor D L Kiehle. Swedish M E Church dedication services set for May 11 with Bishop Joyce and visiting clergy. Willmar Singers to assist at Willmar High School commencement on June 61.
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J. W. Olsen
Pope County
Glenwood
E. L. Porter
Worthington
Inatructore
Julia E. Booth
Willmar
May W. Browne
Minneapolis
Stearns
Benton
Sherburne
St. Cloud
W. A. Shoemaker
Kandiyohi
Meeker
Litchfield
S. A
Montevideo
H. R. Edwards
Browns Valley
Lydia Lagerstrom
Hannah G. McGee
St. Paul
Big Stone City
P. C. Tanning
Wm. Robertson
St. Anthony Park
H. S. Hilleboe
Benson
Big Stone
Lic Qui Park
Swift
Traverse
Stevens County
Morris
Yellow Medicine
Granite Paris
Kandiyohi County
University of Minnesota
D. L. Kiehle
Will Graduate From U Minnesota State 448 Graduates Listed
Willmar names among the graduates for Minnesota State University this year with 448 total. Henry G. Hanson joins the College of Science Literature and Arts. G. D. Williams in College of Dentistry. A. C. Carlson Meadames Oram Rice and Sherwood appear in the graduating list. The group toured the library board building site and the library commission during their visit to discuss brick work and selections. The Indica will publish full details after the board meeting on Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadames Oram
Sher- Wood
Elles
Library Board
Indica
Rial
Sdair
Norwegian Day Celebration at Floren Farm Picnic Grounds
On May 17 the Floren farm three miles north of town hosted a Norwegian American celebration. After a delayed program, M. O. Thorpe presided over a Norwegian style program with Rev Heimdahl and Prof O K Omlie. Omlie spoke on the individual and state, tracing liberty through history. Music by Ormbeck with Herdangerfele reminded attendees of home. light refreshments followed and youths played ball before departing.
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Floren
Gamle Lander
Norsk
M. O. Thorpe
Bairman
Heimdahl
0. K. Omlie
Hanson
Ormbeck
Confirmation and church notices from Bethel Lutheran
Confirmation services will be held at Bethel Lutheran church at ten in the morning for Alice Englund Elsie Hoglind Edith Johnson Hattie Carlson Maria Nelson Minnie Strandberg Elsie Peterson Ada Tingham Edwin Moline William Goranson Harry Hoglund and Victor Johnson. Communion services will be Sunday evening with services at the church tomorrow evening. The Ta jlea social will be hosted by Mrs August Hoglund tomorrow afternoon. Nels Olson was lay delegate to the Minnesota conference in Minneapolis. Rev Peterson returned from the conference Saturday night and conducted services at Willmar and Mamre Sunday after a month of missionary westward tour scheduled for this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Lutheran Church
Alice Englund
Elsie Hoglind
Edith Johnson
Hattie Carlson
Maria Nelson
Minnie Strandberg
Elsie Peterson
Ada Tingham
Edwin Moline
William Goranson
Harry Hoglund
Victor Johnson
August Hoglund
Nels Olson
Glenwood Yellow Kids Clinch 17 2 Win Over Willmar Juniors
The Glenwood Yellow Kids routed Willmar Juniors 17 to 2 in the season opener at Glenwood. The "Hide" team displayed precise play and overwhelmed the visitors, signaling strong prospects for future games. Attorney J M Downs traveled to Antler, Canada for land business with Otterness Downs and buyers. Albert Sandbo of Mason City visited Willmar before returning home, noting his brother Matt’s improving condition.
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J. M. Downs
Antler
Againiboia
Canada
Otterness & Downs
Albert Sandbo
Mason City
Iowa
Willmar
Augustana Conference debates move of Gustavus Adolphus College
At the Minnesota Augustana Synod meeting in Minneapolis the proposed relocation of Gustavus Adolphus College from St. Peter to Minneapolis was discussed. A nine member committee was formed to earn a $250,000 bonus and the fund, with a financial agent named to raise an endowment. Dr. M Wablatom offered resignation as rector but was urged to remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
the Augustans Synod
Minneapolis
Gustavus Adolphus College
St. Peter
New London
St. Paul
P.A. Mattson
C. A. Nilson
Dr. Lind
C.J. Carleson
C. A. Hultkrans
John M. Carlson
St. Pal
J. Magay
Volga
Wis
A. P. Mall
Augustana Synod of America
Paxton Ill
Nels Nelson
Svea
Victor E. Lawson
Willmar
Pacific
M. Lawavu
Srea
Sorenson Reports From Black Bay Mining Co
Mine manager Sorenson reports from Fort William on May 11 1903 that the Black Bay Mining Co has a steamer and wharf prepared for storms. Shaft work is complete down 100 feet copper layers found with red rock signaling potential new copper veins. Directors plan regular reports and possible visit by directors to inspect the site.
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Black Bay Mining Co
Sorenson
Fort William
Windsor Hotel
Artin Sorenson
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J. R. Holton
Aimes J. Bubs
W. Tyler
Charles Galt
Jobo ¥, Jr
Hane Boh
I$ Alderman
Great Northern Section
Norih
Ole Berglund
Tha
Gress Lake
Senghier
Jess Thureday
Basia
Partie
Diyohi County
M. E
M. BE
Isaac W. Joyce
Joyce
John W. Swenson
O. J. Stead
Rev
A. Carlson
Rosendale
Covell
Atwater
Chewp
Glenwood Herald
Willmarites
Glenwood Boys
Augustana Conference
Rigg
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