Personal notices from Willmar area residents
A long list of local social updates and travel notes includes Oliver Anderson at his St Paul home, Miss Anna Olson vacationing in Irving, Samuel Porter and W J Pinney on a hunting trip to Foley, and many visits among friends in Willmar, Kandiyohi, Spicer, and nearby towns. Several relatives and guests arrive from Minneapolis, Dawson, Bowbells, and Fargo, with events such as birthdays, anniversaries, and weekend stays noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Anderson
St. Paul
P.L. Sorenson
Rosendale
Anna Olson
Irving
Samuel Porter
W. J. Pinney
Foley
Glen Wheeler
Milner
N. D
Willmar
A. E. Mossberg
M. F. Downs
Lawrence
Spicer
T. Nelson
E. Magnuson
Minneapolis
Laura Nicholson
Myrtle Connors
Stillwater
W. D. Joubert
St. Cloud
Litchfield
O. H. Larson
Tollefson
Brooks
Misa Inga Johnson
Julia
Laura Peterson
Kandiyahi
Bertha K. Lawrence
James
Edwin Nelson
Fosston
Maynard
Arvid Ohman
Carl and Swan Anderson
Thomas
Frank Lindahl
Alfred Trulson
Watertown
Lewiston
Idaho
Oehler
Nellie Stansberry
C. A. Peterson
Slyvia
Hawthorne
Wis
Ole Lien
F. F. Paulson
Mr. Paulson
Elmer Tulin
Kandiyohi
Rockville
Kerkhoven
Anna Anderson
Ridgeway
Iowa
Will
Chris Otterness
Harold Porter
Olive Johnson
Raymond
Emma Paulson
A. L. Nelson
Martha Broberg
New London
Swen Hillman
Ness
Murdock
Esther Rodiun
Anna Schollin
Kathryne Mossberg
Anna Mossberg
George O'Neill
Religious services and events at local churches
The column lists Sunday and midweek services for multiple churches including First Methodist, First Church of Christ Scientist, Swedish Mission, Lutheran groups, and related notices. It notes sermon times, Sunday School, youth groups, forthcoming preacher Rev Carlson from Sweden, and auxiliary meetings with refreshments. Governor Eberhart visit coverage and a minor local incident regarding a man transported to Litchfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Nelson
C. P. Carlson
Stockholm
Sweden
J. A. Johnson
Willmar Scouts Organize Troop for Community Service
Willmar scouting community forms the First Minnesota Troop under a 14-member council. Ernest Fagenstrom of the St Paul YMCA will speak on Boyhood and Scouting at Bonde Hall next Monday, November 7, with tickets incentivizing sellers. Top two sellers will be honored at a banquet for Fagenstrom, proceeds to troop treasury. A five-member committee will report to the Commercial Club on scouting in the nation and Willmar, and examine Tenderfoot tests. commander Dale will name an adjutant and two captains. Lawson, Kandiyohi County State Senate candidate, gains attention for progressive stance and government focus. Belgrade Tribune notes J C Williams and family celebrating 30th wedding anniversary in St Paul with dinner and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Minnesota
Ernest Fagenstrom
St. Paul
Fagenstrom
Commercial Club
Dale
Licensed to Wed in Old North County Records
The notice lists marriage licenses issued for the period with Henry Van De Riet and Elsie Roelofs and Arthur E. Sjoberg to Clara Bertina Johnson on October dates, indicating civil wedding authorizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry van de Riet
Elsie Roelofs
Arthur E. Sjoberg
Clara Bertina Johnson
Kandiyohi County Voters Face Ballot On State Policies
A political appeal urges Kandiyohi County voters to choose between maintaining Republican Senate control or voting for an independent who criticizes old party machines. The candidate frames county option and justice measures as key issues and thanks supporters for past help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Willmar Social Notes and Obituary Items
Personal and Otherwise lists residents visiting Willmar from nearby towns, names many Chicago events, and notes travel to Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Europe. Henri Durant, founder of the International Red Cross, dies in Heiden. Arne Embertson undergoes gallstone surgery with a good recovery. The Degree of Honor plans a district convention with a banquet and instructional sessions.
Wedding in Free Church in small town setting
The Lutheran Free Church hosted the wedding of Miss Clara Bertina Johnson and Arthur E. Sjoberg with a full ceremony led by Rev. M. B. Michaelson. Attendants wore pink and white, lilies of the valley adornments, and a reception followed with pink chrysanthemum decor. The couple will reside on a farm south of town alongside friends and relatives from Minneapolis, Norfolk, St. Paul, and New London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Free Church
Clara Bertina Johnson
Henry Johnson
Arthur E. Sjoberg
M. B. Michaelson
Esther Walberg
Esther Johnson
Myrtle Paulson
Chorch
Miss Johnson
Lillie Noren
Cora Osmunison
Ellen Sjoberg
Julius Johnson
Raynold Johnson
August Paulson
Sjoberg
Town
Lena Palmer
Kenneth Palmer
Minneapolis
Thomas Osmundson
Norfolk
Virginia
Anna Swenson
St. Paul
Gander Osmundson
Edna
May Osmundson
New London
Surprise anniversary party honors Mr. and Mrs. Lawson
Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Lawson of New London were surprised on the twentieth anniversary of their wedding held at the Wanous home, the bride's birthplace. A large gathering offered congratulations, presented a money gift, and speeches were given by Rev. Swenson, Prof. Nelson, W. E. Lawson, and Louis Lawson. Refreshments followed for all guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Lawson
New London
F. Wanous
Obituary of A J Erickson and Local Deaths in New London
The community of New London mourns Andrew Johan Erickson born June 24 1837 in Sweden who died after a long life. He married Johanna Hansdotter in 1859 and emigrated to America in 1863 settling near New London. Funeral held at his residence with Rev C Swenson, pallbearers listed, burial at Lebanon cemetery. Also notes the death of Martin Syverson Hagen at age ninety in New London and a Halloween gathering hosted by the Junior Witches at Miss Alice McLaughlin’s home with themes of the sign of the black cat and prize games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Erickson
New London
Andrew Johan Erickson
Elfsborg’s Lin
Vestergotland
Sweden
Johanna Hansdotter
America
John E. Erickson
Eather Soderlind
C. Swenson
Swedish Lutheran Church
Lebanon
Peter Norstedt
Albert Norstedt
Nels Johnson
Gusta Monson
Victor Olson
Alfred Larson
Martin Syverson Hagen
Einar Hagen
Mr. Hagen
Soliir
Norway
Lake Andrew
Nordberg
Lake Florida
C. A. Gustrud
C. B. Railson
Peter Benson
John Skoglund
Robert Robertson
Alice McLaughlin
Walter Minton
Archie Carlson
Helen Hornbeck
Mabel Magnuson
Local Briefs From Willmar County Offices and Events
Election supplies arrived at the post office from the County Auditors' office. The Willmar Dramatic Club set November 21 for a charity play for St Luke's Church. Dr. Leon A. Harrison of Minneapolis visited Willmar seeking local practice. The Red Cross plans November meeting November to be held at 3 PM at the Commercial Club rooms. County Commissioners will hold special session November 17 to hear a survey report. Various local society events include lectures, guild meetings, Halloween parties, and surprise birthday gatherings with dinners and gifts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Miller
The
Willmar Dramatic Club
St. Luke's Church
Leon A. Harrison
Minneapolis
Willmar
Willmar Red Cross Society
Commercial Club
N. Y
Willmar Gasoline Engine Factory Reopens Under New Management
The Willmar Gasoline Engine Factory announces H. T. Borsheim as superintendent and Martin Enger as machinist, with plans to begin stationery and portable engine production while prioritizing repair services. The J. Emil Nelson Corporation invites local trade and lists office and factory addresses in Willmar Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
H. T. Borsheim
Martin Enger
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Curtis Hayes
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Salvation Army
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Martin Olson
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0. Olson
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Im County
Eberhart
Marshall
Sunberg
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Bumn
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Bonde Hall
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Victor B. Lawson
Belgrade Tribune
J. C. Williams
Kandiyohi County
Oscar Hillman
Green Lake
Fred van Houten
Breckenridge
Johnson
E. D. Woodcock
Wm. Dougherty
C. E. Putney
Sioux City
Henri Durant
International Red Cross Society
Heiden
Switzerland
Jennie Mardin
Park River
Albert Gilbertson
England
Edward Embertson
Henry Lindblad
Oliver
Oliver Larson
Anna Edlund
Miss Olson
Caseel
J. W. Ostland
Arne Embertson
Eagle Lake
Willmar Hospital
Lena Otos
Whitefield
Degree of Honor
Duffy
Shakopee
Clara Johnson
Arthur Sjoberg
J. H. Styles
Ladies Social Union
Presbyterian Church
James Sanderson
W. M. Chase
Ralph
Edith Forsberg
G. N
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Bailey
Harold E. Frost
C. E. Hornbeck
Granite Falls
Ralph Hornbeck
Montevideo
W. D. Wiggins
Emma Cairns
J. L. Shepperd
Domestic Science Department
State Agricultural School
Housekeepers
Miss Shepperd
Rebecca Olson
C. A. Benson
Mesdames G. Peterson
Swan Carlson
J. Emil Nelson Corporation
Fourth Street
Benson Ave
Willmar, Minn
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