Willmar Fire Destroys Westberg Block and Losses Hit Thousands
Fire raged through the Westberg block in Willmar destroying Sundquist confectionery and G. O. Gand’s gents’ furnishings. Total losses reach thousands with partial insurance claims and no coverage on some items. The blaze prompted hurried hoarding of merchandise as crews fought to save adjacent shops in a windy night blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stook
Willmar
Westberg
Sundquist
Lund & Olson
O. J. Sundquist
O. H. Westberg
Mary J. Berg
Mary J. Berg. Mr. Westberg
Westberg & Berg
Death of Ole H Gustrud Sparked Spicer Community Shock
The well known grain buyer Ole H. Gustrud died suddenly Monday afternoon after showing illness the prior evening. Born in Eskoge Norway, he settled in Dovre then Spicer, where he ran the Peavy elevator for fourteen years. Survived by six children, two brothers, a sister, and several relatives, his funeral will be held at Long Lake Lutheran Cemetery with services at Spicer and Long Lake church. The community mourns a respected citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole H. Gustrud
Ole 'H. Gustrud
Spicer
Gustrud
Newman
New London
Prost
Dovre
Sophia Grorud
Albert Grorud
Andrew
Christian
Dora
John Sundby
Bertha Gustrud
Minneapolis
Long Lake Church
T. Hanson
M. Selseth
Larimore
N. Dak
Mra. Gustrud
Death of Philip McManus at Green Lake
Philip McManus died at 6 30 Sunday morning at the family home in Green Lake town from catarrh of the stomach. He was about forty. The funeral was held today from St Marys Catholic church in Willmar with Rev Malloy officiating and burial in the Catholic cemetery. He leaves four brothers John F McManus Watab Minnesota Ed McManus Lintonville James and Hugh McManus Green Lake three sisters Mrs Harrison Van Vorst of Irving Minnesota Mrs M P Moran of Graceville and Miss Anns McManus of Green Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip McManus
Green Lake
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Willmar
Rever Malloy
John F. McManus
Watab
Mion
Ed. McMan
Restated Arrest In Train Fare Case
Abobo gave name as Johu Brown and was ejected from the eastbound train for refusing to pay fare. Officers pulled him to a villa lockup after a disturbance. He offered to return and pay, then bit the officer during flight but was recaptured and jailed. He pleaded guilty to resisting an officer and fined ten dollars plus costs for seven days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abobo
Johu Brown
Eost
J. L. Hanscom
Hanscom
Oterness
Janke
Winter preparations and local notices in Irving area
Wast Lake wakes to winter as residents prep and travel. John Georgeson heads north to help Abraham finish a house, while S. Iverson returns from six months in North Dakota. Notes cover land purchases, livestock, Hallowe'en in Gold Bug City, Norse community events, sales at Halvorson Bros, and local church and social announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Georgeson
N. Dak
Abraham
Stoner Halvorson
Canada
S. Iverson
North Dakota
Johannes Berg
Norway Lake
Gold Bug City
Halvorson Broa
Max
Harrison Notes and Local Life from the Tribune
Carl Johnson sketches a Harrison column including community events. Social visits and farm notes mix with Turkey shoot results, literary society news, and local residents from Atwater, Stillwater, Osakis, and Stewart.
Lake area notes and community happenings week of November
Mina Josie Anderson led the sewing machine contest last week while residents urged Everyone to bring votes. Joseph Hanson, creamery butter maker, resigned Friday. Edwin Bengtson returned from South Dakota ill under Dr Hoftoe care. Rev Albert Johanson of Duluth visited Rev J J Daniels and departed Friday. N Hendrickson sold his Spicer farm to DeCamp and others for 6000. A baby girl blessed Mr and Mrs Alfred Olander that Tuesday. A baby boy arrived for Mr and Mrs Ole Johnson last Friday. Miss Hannah Hanson enjoyed a surprise at Will Monson home with friends, an evening of dancing and merriment.
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Lake Elizabeth
Per Olson
Parson
Grove City
John Johnson
Thorpe
Anton Larson
Thie
Stevens County
Stenberg
Harrison
Johnson
Mund
Ida
Irving
Peterson
Fabluo
Atring
Norwegian Baptist Church
Lake Lillian
Rerry Johnson
A. J. Olson
Dether Edmund
Kid
Tribune
The
Gazette
Tusken
Lydia Hawkinson
Sunburgh
B. Sund
Belgrade
Ole Braaten
Goodhue County
Lovisa Bendikeon
Nils Hystad
John Pettera
Spiten & Lofgren
John Hamre
Ole Hagen
Henry Torgereon
Ole Rasmusson
Carl Johnson
Sigvald Olson
George Olson
Atwater
Josie Pagel
Chas, Miller’s
Josie
Marie Hagenbank
Stillwater
E. E. Felg
Brown Co
Peter Skoglunds
Maur'a
Pauling
Emma Moberg
Osakis
Minneapolia
Mra
Maria Johnson
Stewarta
Lom McCrimmion
Carrl Johnson
Most Lake
Mina Josie Anderson
Joseph Hanson
Joe
Edwin Bengtson
South Dakota
Hoftoe
Shaw
Albert Johanson
Duluth
J. J. Daniels
Daniels
N. Hendrickson
Spicer
DeCamp
Gladden
Alfred Olander
Olé Johnson
Hannah Hanson
Will Monson
Spicer Notes and Local Appointments in Nov
Spicer reports Milton Courtright and Miss Maggie Campbell arriving from Bertha Minnesota last Thursday. Milton will work at the blacksmith trade with Willie Nelson. A tram cut off the end of his thumb while gathering cabbage heads. Mrs P Downs rode the train to Willmar last Saturday. Rev and Mrs Findley departed for Duluth today. Chas Vettling from Kerkhoven moved into the Wi Olson residence and plans to build on his lot north of Spicer known as the Dodd property. A church Synod ladies benefit supper at Bonde hall next Tuesday at 6 pm. Tickets 25 cents with a short program and Will mast band. Menu includes scalloped oysters, Bosna thickened pie, meatballs, potato salad, teas, pickles, cake and doughnuts. White bread rye bread coffee and cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Gustrud
Minneapois
Spicer
O. J. Rallefson
Hawick
Raymond
Willmar
Becker Avenue
Northwestern Telephone Co
Minneapolis
Litchfield
Wayzata
J. P. McManus
Sauk Rapids
J. F. McManus
Mamie McManus
Watab
Philip McManus
Order of Eastern Star
Odd Fellows
Marten
Tribune
Rothwell
Mesdames J. Sanderson
H. J. Rameett
J. C. Freese
John Costallo
Eastern Star
Earl Doty
Faust
Rev
M. Seleeth
Willmar Milling
Springfeld
Mass
Bonde Hall
G. A. Newman
New London
Gunnar Wennerberg
H.j.halverson
Ladies's Social Union of
The
Presbyterian Church
Bonde's Hall
Kerkhoven
Wi- Olson
Dodd
Synod Church
Willmar Seminary
Auale
Willmast
Swedish Lutheran services and mission meeting announced
Rev. A. Lindholm of Tripolis to conduct services at the Swedish Lutheran church next Sunday evening. He will preach at Mamre in the morning. A mission meeting with Pacific district ministers present starts at Mamre Monday morning, continuing at Willmar. The ametlage at Willmar will probably be Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Bowman
Minneapolis
E. Brolund
Lamson
N. Frykman
Kerkhoven
J. G. Stoquist
Daseél
BE. A. Skoogaberg
St. Paul
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A.N. Lewis
Frost
Alfred Borgeson
Ives
Misa Josie Thorne
Toseph Charon
Swedish Lutheran Ladies’ Society
IE. Ohsberg
Sfternoon
Brick Holt
Chris. Bertelson
Ortonville
M. E. Church
Carl H. Bengtson
Lake Andrew
P. H. Rose & Co
Peter Swenson
Bank
A. Bjorsoll
Kandiyohi
Tru Bun Printing Company
Tillie Embertson
Helina Erickson
Alma Mattson
Lake Elisabet
Descubing Anderson
Ida Aasen
Della Amundson
Fena Abrahamson
Peiam
Mise Ella Thorne
Hattie Nelson
Will
Clara Norman
N. Simmonson
Mathilda Bonde
Jertie Carlson
Fabian
Bertina Hagen
Tillie Danielson
Lake Anna Them
Carrie Matwou
Gantosees
Alma Anderson
Mamre
Hllen Kallander
Colfax
Oyate Hawkinson
Lake Elizatd
Wee
District Court
Kandlyohi
H. A. Lobnitz
East Lake
Lillian
C. A. Bergman
Ernest Willson
Gennessee
Ole J. Skallerud
Arctander
Charles Torkelson
Edwards Mathias Olson
A. G. Hedin
Charles Miller
Harrison J. W. Price
Burbank
A. K. Kleinhuizen
Holland
Hans M. Engen
B. Hovey
August Anderson
W. B. Cartledge
Wm. Feddema
Roseville
John Dalziel
F. Juergenmeyer
Harrison Ole R. Sletten
H. P. Lofgren
Frank Nelson
Fablia
Peter Moseberg
T. Laughmyhr
Sam Edlund
Willmar Petit
N. B. Johnson
Knud Axvess
George Taft
Harrison G. Croonquist
E. Fay
Edwards Peter Brogren
C. A. Nelson
A. E. Anderson
Lillian Ole A. Hensum
Archander
C. P. Quist
Pablua
Oscar Thorson
Oliver Thompson
J. Ekander
Peterson & Qvale
Bea
F. A. Ustrup
Willmar Gasoline Eng
Nott Co
Wis
Boise & Co
Freese & Nilson
Gibson Gas
Fixture Co
Wales
Eeetees Severesee
A. N. Lewis
Peter Person
Martin Sorenson
Frank Fennick
Power Houe
Gust Swenson
August Sandling
P. E. Son
Pacific Area Us
J. H. Wiggins Co
Carl
P. H. Rolso & Co
Minnesota
Great Ag
Numher
Owatonna
Farmers’ Institute
Alderman Williams
Currier
Mankato
Anstitute Force
Williama
J. Halvorson
John A. Mario
St. James
Aister
J. M. Downe
Guesie
Inbigh
Mra. Downs
J. M. Downs
Otto Wenner
St. Luke’s Church
Issle
D. T. Booth
Lawrence Booth
San Jacinto
Cal
St. Luke's Church
Booth
Hesnepin County
Charles Johnson
John.l. Johnson
Sven Johnson
Kaffatorp
Kristianstads Iho
Sweden
Livpares
Los
Fred Conway
Thees
Sorew
Obuberg
Selvig & Co
Atore
Freddie
M. EB
Weir
Third Ward
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