Soldier Bright credited with most days in actual fighting
Kandiyohi County soldier Sergeant James Bright, son of Mrs. Olot Swenson of Atwater, served three years in Battery D of the Rainbow division. He spent 18 months overseas with many major engagements including Champagne and Verdun, and three months with the army of occupation in Germany. He was not wounded and one of only 65 of 209 men to return from his battery. Also on furlough is Pvt Elmer Jorgenson of Norway Lake, stationed at Fort Snelling, who has 11 months overseas with the 4th Division and arrives home for a 10 day leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandiyohi
France
James Bright
Olot Swenson
Atwater
Rainbow Division
Lat Teld Artillery
Minnesota National Guards
Bright
America
Champagne
Chateau Thierry
Baccarat
St. Mihiel
Verdun
Army of Occupation
Germany
Cames
Jorgenson
Elmer Jorgenson
Norway Lake
Ft. Snelling
Kimer
Willmar High School Class of Graduates
Willmar High School plans commencement for Friday June 13 with Phyllis Haley valedictorian and Luella Grangaard salutatorian. Top students include Haley, Grangaard, Loney, Thyden, Lundquist, Falkingham, Larson, Maddison. Dr Richard Burton of the University invited to give address. Reverend F H Oehler to deliver baccalaureate sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar High School
Catherine Eunice Rady
Evelyn Georgene Dale
Ruth Mabel Marie Danielson
Agnes Margaret Burkhart
Allee M. Boreen
Nora L. Thyden
Harriet E. Cutts
Phyllis A. Haley
Luella B. Grangsard
Goldie V. Felt
Constance M. Dalheim
Ruby M. Boom
Buena M. Aaring
Ellen J. Abrahamson
Ruth A. Klint
Ruth Lindquist
Bisis T. Skoog
Agnes H. Kiland
Mildred B. ®Klund
Ruth Alvina Thramum
Evelyn Muriel Otterness
Harold E. Gilbert
Lulu F. Falkingham
Myrtle
Howland
Anna Swedberg
Mildred Peterson
Lydia R. Maddison
Clifford D. Millard
Glen M. Larson
Irwin W. Dahleen
Clarence P. Hansen
Frances W. Ablb
Richard Burton
University
F. H. Oehler
Memorial Day Closing Requested by City Officials
Memorial Day observances will be held in Willmar on May 30 under the Commercial Club. Businesses should close as far as practicable for events honoring Civil War Spanish-American and World War veterans. Mayor E C Wellin and Commercial Club President T O Gilbert urge city offices to remain closed that day.
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The
World War Veterana
Bengon Avenue
Willmar
Commercial Club
Wellin
T, O, Gilbert
Pres. Commercial Club
Willmar Chautauqua Season Tickets Sell to Support Soldier Boys
A Willmar notice explains the 21 to 27 June Chautauqua will be held in a central tent site two blocks south of the Post Office. The Midland Circuit provides the program, with season tickets at 2.25, sales by the local soldiers club to fund their rooms, and a 600-ticket bonus to boost support while the committee covers setup costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Willmar
BE. C. Wellin
B. Y. McNairy
Hildar Hoaglund
C. R. ©. Baker
Sec’y- Treas
Midland Circuit
The
Midland
Kandiyohi
F. H. Oehler
Tabernacle Party and World War Veterans News
Pleasant Tabernacle party at Mrs. O K Eckdahl’s home on May 14 honors Aldrich Evangelistic guests with a garden lunch. World War Veterans discuss May 20 celebration tickets Chautauqua plane purchase and other items. Major W S Frost and Aunt Arnold Kiland return from service with local family notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle
O. K. Eckdahl
Second St
Aldrich Evangelistic Party
Our City
Hogland Waroware Trust Ad Promotes Paint and Mowers
An old time ad from Witimar Minnesota advertises linseed oil and serpentine products with fixed prices and a floor paint line. It also touts lawn mowers priced 9.50 to 16.00 and claims triple gear models formerly sold at 20.00. The note closes with a customer appreciation pledge.
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United States
Minn
Return of No 4 train urged by Willmar towns
Willmar Commercial Club seeks the return of Great Northern No 4 over the Willmar division after its transfer to Fergus. Towns along the line argue for an evening schedule, especially Sundays. The Mor ris Commercial Club initiated the resolution. Also noted were plans for conventions in Willmar and Memorial Day arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar Commercial Club
Great Northern Railroad
Willmar
Fergus
Thia
Morris Commercial Club
Gilbert
Kandiyohl County
Kandiyohl County Old Settlers Will Meet Here June 20, Nordlandslaget
Old Settlers Day Set for Willmar June 20 1919 Reunion
Kandiyoh County Old Settlers Association members met in Willmar to accept the Willmar Commercial Club invitation. The 1919 Reunion date was fixed for Friday June 20 with details to follow. The event is regarded as a major county occasion and Branton Forsberg Odell lead planning with the club. John Monson, a Willmar native, arrived in Boston after serving with the 32nd Field Signal Battalion, with prior service at Camp Dodge and Camp Pike, and action in the Argonne Forest. The city notes upcoming May church and club meetings with告 different local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandiyoh County
Old Settlers’ Association
Willmar
A. Q. Forsberg
C. W. Odell
Commercial Club
United States
C. H. Monson
John
Boston
32Nd Field Signal Battalion
Monson
Camp Dodge
Camp Pike
Argonne Forest
Germany
Local and Personal News From Willmar Area
Local notes recount visits and travels of residents and relatives. Florence DeCamp chilled to Litchfield. Gust returned from Pipestone. Rev C O Bergquist and Mrs Bergquist visited Willmar. Alfred Bergeson to St Paul. Miss Emma Monson to Long Prairie. Numerous trips to Montevideo Benson Luverne Jackson and Red Wing noted along with work changes and a sheriff’s hearing.
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Florence DeCamp
Litchfield
Gust
Pipestone
C. O. Bergquist
Fores
Willmar
Alfred Bergeson
Sarow
St. Ul
Mills
Val McKelvie Ie
Clerk of Court
L. Lundgren
Myrtle Johnson
Luverne
V. £. Joslin
Adolph Tatting
Roneland
Chester Olson
Emma Monson
Long Prairie
Mis. B. A. Wyant
Rippey
Iowa
Evelyn Berknesas
Odell
Benson
Minneapolis
Alton Crosbes
Wn. Schatt
Mary Nelson
Neil Nelson
Jackson
Dr. T
Langhel Township
Pope County
A. E. Anderberg
Charles Thorne
New London
Fargo
N. Dak
Mae Edwards
Qwatonna
Christine Soderling
P. Erickson
Sacramento
Russell Soderling
Wilkin County Gazette
Great Northern
Sheriff Bonde
Red Wing
Miles
Akron
More buildings for state asylum at Willmar
The Willmar State Asylum now houses 186 patients with two large cottages in use. By next month 110 more patients are expected from other state hospitals and two new women’s cottages costing about 140000 will rise on the north side with 85 beds each. A service building 8500, an assembly hall for 400 to 500, and funding for a stock barn, general repairs, and a cow barn are planned. Contracts to let next month, work to begin in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar State Asylum
Willmar
Atate
Qvale Swenson Wedding in Willmar and Related Notices
The wedding of Swenson to Axel Wallmar Qvale of Willmar took place at the United Lutheran Church with a white satin gown, maid of honor Lydia Qvale, bridesmaid Olga Qvale, best man Walter Qvale, and usher George Swenson. A six o clock dinner followed at the bride’s home. the couple planned a honeymoon and future residence in Buffalo South Dakota. Also, Russel J. Quam of Pennock married Ella Marie Hatann of Willmar on May 14 1919 at the Lutheran Free church parsonage with a four course dinner at Merchants Hotel. the groom recently returned from overseas duty. The Bethel Lutheran church Ladies Society hosts a lunch Thursday afternoon. The Royal Neighbors Lodge holds the May party on May 2? with a 25 cent lodge member fee and a planned program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qvale-Swenson
Swenson
Axel Wallmar Qvale
Willmar
United Luth
Lydia
Mise Olga Qvale
Walter Qvale
George Swenson
Mra
Berg
Enumclaw
Wash
Quale
Twin Cities
Buffalo
Quam-Hamann
Russel J. Quam
S Quam
Pennock
Ella Marie Hatann
Ernest Hamann
Nicolay Nilsen
Lutheran Free Church
Lydia R. Johnson
M. O. Solberg
Merchants Hotel
U. S
Minnesota
South Dakota
Iowa
Second St. E
Notice for Red Cross workers parade dress uniform
Red Cross workers are asked to report in their surgical dressing uniform at Headquarters on May 20 at 10 30 a m to participate in the parade if weather is favorable. All Canteen Workers are also requested to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Willmar to honor soldiers with big parade in May 1919
Willmar will stage a town parade on Decoration Day to honor returned World War I veterans. Veterans must gather at the Court House at 10 AM for records and march formation, then parade to the County Fair Grounds by noon for a free soldiers dinner. The day includes bands, a chorus, and a guest speaker from Duluth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Fair
Willmar
Masonic Temple
Oceanion
Court House
Rey
Marca
James Saierson
Honoraence B. Miller
Duluth
Miller
Europe
Kandiyohi
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Atwater Boy
151St
Bert Lytell
Merion] Davicat
Mary Allison
Alice Brady
Margareta Fisher
Olive Thomas
Warines
Park Auditorium
Presbyterian Church
Mary Stegers
B. J. Branton
Willmar Hospital
Becker Ave
Fourth St
Matany Ladd Facilities
Lewis E. Goss, D. G. Geo. G. Mickelson, D. G
Chiropractic
Palmer School of Chiropractic
U. C
Lonny Bleek
Soldier Boys
Pacific Ave
Home Guards
Frost
E. H. Frost
Spokane
Kiland
Arnold Kiland
Anton Kiland
Fifth Infantry
W. L. Bairdin
St. Paul
Ladies Guild
St. Lukes Parish
Chas. Rasmussen
Ald
Carl Holseth
Kandiyohi County Bank
Federal Reserve System
Illmar
Total
Millard
L. C. Thorpe
P. B. Hong
Lake Lillian
Andrew Holmgren
Fred Norling
Fred Stene
Los Angeles
Cal
Henry Stenson
Thin City
Lundquist
Ansgar Lundquist
August Lundquist
Kandliyohi
Camp Grant
Bart
Tabernacils Chorus
Tabernacle Chorus
L. H. Landberg
Misa Hilda Greenfield
A. Benson
A. C. Skoog
Sixth
Newberg
Nels Newberg
14Th Engineers
Light Railway
Sullivan
Bert Sullivan
Camp Meade
LeDuc
Elmer LeDuc
I. EB. LeDuc
Infantry
J. N. Andersen
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church of
Garwell
Albert Garwell
Albert
Altrubane
Pee May Bea
Otternass
Mim Hilde Greenfeld
Axe P. Elfstrom
Hinckley
5 'S
Wallareeee
Yen Minnandis
Dr. Gilmure
Davison Hospital
Fourth Street
Litchfield Avenue
Willmar, Minnesota
Conducted By
C. Davison
M. D
C. Msi
Maise Mary Brugman
Bethel Coffee
Ladies Society of the
Bethel Lutheran Church
Pamiora
Royal Neighbors Lodge
Royal Neighbors
Kani
L. O. Bear
Chippewa County
Madge Kennedy
Dorothy Dalton
Cecil B. DeMille
Cecil DeMille
Elliott Dexter
Gloria
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