10 Nov 1909
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Newspaper
Willmar Tribune
Location
Willmar, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1909
Page
1
Personal notices list numerous Willmar locals and guests visiting Twin Cities, St Paul, Kerkhoven, Hawick, Minneapolis, New London, Spicer, Kandiyohi and other towns. It records trips, visits with relatives, weddings, and receptions, plus a farewell to Rev Buell and updates on local tax levy and city finances.
Floyd Kaufman pleaded guilty in Municipal court to petit larceny after a pattern of small thefts across the Handy farm area. He chose 35 days in jail over a $25 fine. Police tracked him as he gathered stolen goods including tools, a table, two chairs, groceries, and merchandise. One bicycle valued at $35 remains missing.
The publicity rally under the Willmar Commercial club will be at Carlson hall next Friday at 7 30 p m Invitations go to Commercial clubs business men nearby villages and county farmers George Welch state immigration commissioner and D M Neill federation president will speak followed by social time and refreshments All club members are urged to attend to aid the event's success.
Twenty cans of Crappies and Bass fry were unloaded here last Friday from a car sent by the Minnesota State Fish commission. Half to Green Lake, half to Eagle Lake by Syvett Osmundson and Deputy Game Warden J. B. Boyd. Each can held about 100 fry, totaling 2000 for shipment. Only about 2 percent may perish before maturity per commission statistics. Ground Broken For New Home
Swedish Baptist church at Willmar hosts a multi day union session with Rev A Lysell opening, Bible knowledge talks, pastoral discussions on finances and evangelism, and culminates next Sunday in the dedication of the new church building led by Rev O Bodien and with English language addresses by Rev Frank Peterson and Rev Swaney Nelson followed by an evangelical invitation.
A pall hangs over Burbank as Mrs. Mattie Burch dies in Sisseton after a three day illness. Funeral and interment occur in Burbank with family left in grief. Born Aug 5 1876, she taught in the area and married Claude C. Burch in 1900. Survived by husband, two children Jessie and Frank, her parents, siblings, and many relatives. Also covers Willmar Seminary football victory at Kerkhoven 5-0, plus notes on local staffing, a man found insane in Fergus Falls, a church fair plans, and several brief local notices.
A severe prairie blaze swept across sections near Priam and Whitefield last Wednesday, burning 2000 to 2500 tons of hay and destroying a shed and barn. The Johnson farm fire spread southeast under strong winds, with losses estimated around $15,000. Local farmers aided by neighbors halted the fire at the hay lands end in Whitefield. Mrs. Johnson suffered a serious illness from shock. Subscriptions paid include E. F. Stuhr, Wm. Lundquist, and many others across the community.
Benson was awarded the game played with Willmar last Saturday at Benson by 1 to 0. The Willmar squad quit in the middle of the second half after a dispute over Young's ball handling. The Willmar coach Udell was ejected amid crowd accusations of coaching. The write up blames the crowd and calls for fair officials and better selection based on experience.
Advertisements trumpet opportunity news as the main feature for readers who shop and seek deals. The piece notes the allure of sales pitches and local courses like the Redpart Lyceum as part of the paper’s character.
Prof Gustavus Johnson delivered a highly praised piano recital last Friday, performing 14 numbers in ninety minutes without a manuscript. The audience felt a strong rapport as he opened with Ave Maria and closed with La Campanella, highlighting his artistic finish and teaching clarity. Willmar music lovers are urged to attend another program soon.
Ella Odell and others spent Sundays in town while others were absent for illness or sickness. The Juniors begin practice for a class play and Miss Lang takes charge of the senior Grammar class. The Olympia Theatre lists a Thursday program and notes a step up in patronage. The ICG Olson undertaking shop rebuilds after a fire with repairs and new equipment.
The St Agnes Guild collects old newspapers and magazines hoping to send a carload to a city mill for about $100. Anyone with donations should notify Miss Edith Frost as the drive will be called for.
Notes from Willmar and Roseland report seven joined the English M E church last Sunday evening. The Anti Noise Society entertained by Miss Ella Gould. A nine pound baby girl arrived at Mr and Mrs Frank O Neill last Tuesday. Various church events and social gatherings are listed with invitations to attend and participate. Visible names include Frank O Neill and Ella Gould.
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