Willmar Area Personal News And Travel Notes
A long list of local residents reports visitors and trips. Maurice Jenness visited home over Sunday while Ben Benson, A F Nordin, J H Martin and many others traveled to nearby cities for brief visits or business. Various residents went to Minneapolis, Kerkhoven, Benson, Pen nock, Northfield, River side, and other towns for visits, schooling, or to handle affairs. Several journeys include Willmar visitors to Raymond, Benson, and surrounding communities, with multiple mentions of relatives and friends seen during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Jenness
Ben Benson
A. F. Nordin
Faribault
J. H. Martin
Minneapolis
Marion Minton
St. Cloud
E. A. Abrahamson
Pennock
Anton Hetergen
Miner Hildahl
Oscar Howell
Benson Friady
Harold Frost
Elmer Peterson
Kerkhoven
Atty. Alias Rachie
Ole Henjum of
Arclander
Willmar
John B. Boyd
Elmer Bergquist
G. A. Hedin
Graceville
Andrew Larson
Twinsu
Lindstrom
Winnifred Sherwood
Allene Sherwood
Northfield
Minnie Christenson
New London
Tinka Peterson
Benson
Agnes Haines
Appleton
Hannah
Marie
Karen Hanson
Hutchinson
C. T. Langeson
I. C. Tollefson
Story County
Iowa
Kandiyohi County
C. E. Peterson
Clarence of Hoffman
B. A. Baldwin
Mary D. Phalen
Crookston
Eastern Star
Harry Green
St. Paul
Bill
Great Northern Express Company
Ellen Swenson
Prinsburg
Holland
James Wolford
Elsie
Yankton
S. D
Mr. Wolford
Alma Qvale
Murdock
Clara Allen
Olive M. Young
Marguerite
Lucile
Oberlin
Ohio
F. J. Bigham
Cottonwood
Ida Streissguth
Culbertson
Montana
Arlington
Willmar Board of Control visits for hospital site
State Board of Control members Ringdal Halvorson and Vassaly visited Willmar last Monday to survey potential sites for the State Hospital for Inebriates. They seek a suitable alternative if the Thorpe farm side track from the Great Northern remains unavailable. Benson rout is canceled after a 6 to 4 loss to Willmar High. Grangaard and Smith lift Willmar with catches and a tied homer. Hengstler logs 15 strikeouts to Pederson's 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Control
Messrs
Ringdal
Halvorson
Vassaly
Willmar
State Hospital
Great Northern
Thorpe Farm
Willmar Farmers Mutual Fire & Lightning Holds Annual Meeting
The Willmar Farmers Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Company reported a strong year with losses at about 3000 dollars and expenses of 391.56. It shows 1015 policies valued at 1,862,320 dollars, up from 980 policies last year. Directors elected include D. F. Senechal and C. J. Swenson among nine named. The Great Northern Railway reimbursed 234 for service losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar Farmers’ Mutual Fire & Lightning Insurance Company
Great Northern Railway Company
D. F. Senechal
C. J. Swenson
E. F. Stuhr
P. H. Frye
O. S. Rasmuson
M. C. Tollefson
N. C. Nelson
Wm. Maier
Edward Feig
Great Northern
Delano
Elkjer Studio wedding portraits and private dressing rooms
Newlyweds should visit Elkjer Studio for wedding portraits with private dressing rooms and optimal lighting for white dresses. The studio touts up-to-date facilities, special attention to wedding groups, and best accommodation in the city at no extra cost. Memorial Day services at English Methodist church feature sermons by Rev. Crawford Grays on themes of unity and Gettysburg tribute. Minnesota History Puzzle Pictures concludes with the seventh and final installment on governors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkjer
Crawford Grays
L. P. Harrington
Crookston School of Agriculture
C. Sullivan
Swedish Baptist Church
Ladies Society
New England
Jorris
Methodist Church
Great Northern
No. 3
Colbert
Wash
Edith Frost
New York City
Misa Marin
Adams
Willmar
C. H. Sherwood
Geo. W. Tyler
Lewis
New Haven
Conn
Rev
Horatio Gates
Board of Health Notice Revival Puzzle Contest
Board of Health announces a seven installment puzzle with cash prizes 2 1 and four others. Answers for the seventh installment must be mailed with a postmark no later than Tuesday June 1. A copy of the Declaration of Independence will be included with a correct solution. The board plans to meet at the secretarys office over Mossbergs Drug Store Friday May 28 at 10 a.m. Anyone with complaints or business should appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thla Serge
Pelea A Health
Mossberg
Bethaeda
Fair Furniture
Ruble
Fair
Benson Avenue
Ladies Aid Society
M.E . Church
Fifth Street
P. Nelson
Seminary
J. J. Ekander
Swedish Mission Church
Theo. Paulson
Political figures and service dates in early records
Miss Anna Carlson visits New London for a week while a list details service terms of various political figures. James Shields served May 12, 1858 to March 3, Windom served about twelve years between July 1870 and March 1883. Stearns served Jan 18, 1871 to Mar 3, 1871. Washburn served March 4, 1889 to March 4, 1895. Knute Nelson elected March 14, 1895 and served. Moses Clapp elected Jan 28, 1901 and is now junior senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Shields
William , Windom
O. P. Stearns
W. D. Washburn
Knute Nelson
Moses Clapp
Five Reasons Why the City Should Own the Telephone Exchange
A city advocate lists five grounds for municipal ownership of the telephone exchange. Justifications include fair rates set by public accounting, opposition to Northwestern's stance, redirecting profits to city revenues, ensuring equal line access, and lower costs and fewer poles through city control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Thief River Falls Votes On City Telephone Ownership
The Thief River Falls city council calls a July 12 special election to decide if the city should buy or build a local telephone exchange under a 1907 law. A straw vote favored public ownership, aligning with plans to keep utilities under public control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thief River Falls
Minn
Minneapolis Journal
Mrs McClintock Visits Sioux City and Hall in Willmar
Mrs R G McClintock is in Sioux City for a week's visit with her sister Mrs F M Norris. Mrs A G Hall widow of the late Rev Hall is presently visiting with Willmar friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. McClintock
Sioux City
F. M. Norris
A. G. Hall
Rev Hall
Willmar
Remarkable Willmar address by Donald Robertson on drama
Last Friday in Willmar Donald Robertson the eminent American actor and producer addressed Willmar High School pupils and attendees on reclaiming the stage as a force for good. He urged high ideals in art and warned against theater driven by pay, stressing the need to balance intellect and emotion and to craft memories of beauty for future generations. He praised the play A Curious Mishap at the opera house and urged demand for quality drama while noting the upcoming local baseball season with a home game schedule and lineup details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Donald Robertson
Opera House
Robertson
Hamlet
Green Lake Chautauqua Season Plans Announced
The Green Lake Chautauqua association unveils a robust third season headlined by Gov. John A. Johnson and Ex-Gov. Joseph Folk. Notable speakers include Henry M. Spickler and James H. Batten, with Minnesota Ladies Symphony Orchestra and Arps Quartette performing. Seven baseball games against Willmar and other clubs are scheduled, plus boating, bathing, fishing, and ample lodging. season tickets cost $2.00, with 35 cent daily and 25 cent session admissions. Special trains will serve evening sessions. John Tygeson plans to rejoin Sam’s postal service after a Montana attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Lake
Chautauqua
Minnesota Ladies Symphony Orchestra
Arps Quartette
L. A. College
Robert O. Bowman
J. Franklin Caveny
Marie M. Caveny
Anna M. Samuels
Willmar
Minnesota
Boy Born to Mr and Mrs France Wahiquiat
A boy was born last Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. France Wahiquiat. The item notes social happenings and upcoming local events including an ice cream social for Bethesda Home and other church and club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France Wahiquiat
F.W. Minton
Eyelet Club
Silent Club
F. E. Ackerman
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. S. Rogers
L. M. Early
Superior
F. A. Rogers
Miasea Anna Olson
Ella Gould
Sadie Barrett
Hattie Selvig
Ethel Carlson
Lillian Johnson
L. A. Tresgold
Eddy
Axel
Sauk Center
J. E. Bayer
Grand Forks
N. D
Edward Holt
Casselton
Anna Meehan
William Tew
St. Joseph
F. H. Knox
Los Angeles
Cal
Litchfield Avenue
Knox
North Dakota
Cansas
Board OF Control
Willmar High
Grangaard
Smith
Hengstler
Pederson
Renville
Meyer
Columbia
Hays
Anton Casperson
Caapereen
Willmar Fire and Ughtning Company
Carlson's Hall
Ethel Hurd
State Women’s Suffrage Association
J. Styles Jr
Jessie Williams
Sorenson
Board of Health
Minnesota History Puzzle Pictures
U. S
Jno
M. Rains
Anna Carlson
News London
Litchfield News Ledger
Northwestern Telephone Co
Baker
Northwestern Company
Telephone Company
Inter-Lake Tribune
Browns Valley
John
Williuns
Guany Uniu
Litchfield
Bird Island
Minnesota Central
Olivia
Rison Company
The
Willmar Eagles
Cassel
Battery
Grangaard-Glarum
Harry Odell
Melvin Johnson
William Putney
J. Holmberg
B. Holmberg
J. Person
Govs. Folk and
Johnson
Congressman Nye
John Tygeson
Raymond
North Star
Ee Sam
D. W. McLaughlin
Campbell Avenue
G. A. Erickson
First Street
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