Freicht Trains Wrecked In Twin Incidents
Two railroad wrecks disrupted Great Northern traffic. A broken wheel flange caused a yard wreck at Han sock and Stock, delaying a 1:30 pm passenger to after six. Eight freight cars loaded with chest derailed, five destroyed. A second wreck near Elk River involved a cattle train on a defective switch at forty mph. about fifty cattle killed or escaped, several workers narrowly escaped being trampled, track cleared by day’s end. Damages likely in the thousands.
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Great Northern
Yards &T Hancock
Wear
Trig
Bobo
Inet
Elk River
Atx
Chicago Bans Toy Guns With Heavy Penalty
The Chicago city council passed an ordinance forbidding sale lending or furnishing toy firearms including pistols and fowling pieces with a $100 penalty. The measure aims to curb youth handling of explosives and firearms amid frequent accidents and parental concern for children's safety.
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Chicago
Obituary for Mrs Christine Peterson Passes Away
Mrs Christine Peterson died at nine o clock yesterday morning at her son P L Peterson's home after pneumonia and subsequent weakness. Born in Vik Heleing land Sweden on November 24 1823 she married Lars Peterson in 1848 and emigrated to America in 1866 settling near Grass Lake Willmar. She leaves two sons and two daughters including P L Peterson and Mrs Norberg. Remains to be moved to Anoka and funeral planned there tomorrow.
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Christine Peterson
P. L. Peterson
Vik
Heleingland
Sweden
Thes
Lars Peterson
America
Grass Lake
Willmar
Louis Peterson
Columbia Fells
Mont
Katherine Norberg
Christine Arosin
Anoka
Minn
Mre Norberg
Annie Larnon Dies at 64 in Fourth Ward Home
Annie Larnon, long an invalid cared for as a city dependent on Jessie street, died early Wednesday at 64. Dropsy caused death after weeks confined to her home. She had no known relatives locally. Funeral held yesterday at the Lutheran Free church with Rev. E. E. Gynild officiating. interment in Lutheran Free cemetery nearby.
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Annie Larnon
Jessie Street
Lady Stelwr
Miss Larson
Lutheran Free Church
E. E. Gynild
Lutheran Free Cemetery
Winblad Sells Out to Leite in New London
Henry Winblad sold his barber shop in New London to Chas Leite of Willmar, a surprise to friends who hope he remains in the city. Leite, a well regarded county resident, previously worked at Peter Rasmussen’s on Pacific Avenue and plans to open his own shop with public support and best wishes.
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New London Times
Chas, Leite Bee
Inte
Peter Rasmussen
Pacific Avenue
Old Society Banquet Announces Dec 18 Program
The Old Society plans a Dec 18 banquet with Mrs Calros singing a solo and Miss Emme Dalheim on piano. Dr J B Hingsley of Minneapolis will preach and lead the first quarterly Conference on Nov 18. Also notes a birth for Mr and Mrs William Nelson of 690 Third Avenue last Thursday.
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Mre
Calros
Emme Dalheim
de. J. B. Hingsley
Minneapolis
William Nelson
Happenings in the County from Taibune
County notes report a carload of hogs and sheep shipped, carpentry work done, and a pastor’s surprise party with a large crowd and a purse of money. Minister Nilson attends conferences and a mission meeting, while threshing continues and creamery work stalls for the week.
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M. E. Jackson
Andy
Norine
Edmund
Nordin
Nilson
Rav
Engberg
Kandiyohillat
E. L. Pauleon
Grove Cley
J. H. Bradberg
A. C. Hoglund
Emery Peterson
Albert
St Oscar
Minn
Nilson Jeft
Tsanti
Rush Point
Fort Atkinson
Wic
Priam Notes and Local Social Happenings
Nov 12 report from Priam notes rapid church work and a flurry of social visits. A J Altman spent Sunday at Jens Andersons, C J Tannoson and family visited Kandiyohi, Miss Martha Hintz of Raymond visited relatives, and Ed Johnson hosted Charlie Johnson south of town. Basket parties are popular, and conversations hint at impending air activity. Local merchants report steady shipments as Ed expands his store. The Svea correspondent claims a unique threshing rig capable of work after dark, challenging regional competitors with a moving rig.
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A. J. Altman
Jens Anorson
C. J. Tannoson
Kandiyohi
Martha Hintz
Raymond
Ed. Johnson
Charlie Johnson
Svea
Local Notes On Subscriptions And Illness
Hor St Andrew Bjork gathered subscriptions for the seal fund for the new church last week. Miss Nora Abrahamson was seriously ill but is somewhat better. A letter from Whatcom, Washington, mentions Ulricke T Ulrickson.
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St. Andrew
Regadal Brothers Move. New Tenants Take Rice & Jorgenson Farm
The Regedal Brothers plan to vacate their two year farm on the Rice & Jorgenson property. The Klidl Slag Brothers will rent it for the coming season. Berg, the current owner, plans a new dwelling nearby next spring for his family, with the old house for tenants. The Regedals are relocating to Cottonwood to rent a farm there.
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Merly
Regadal
Rice & Jorgenson
Berg
Dwellog Home Next Spring A Short Distance To the North of the Present Dwellog
Cottonwood
Robbers Brutal Hold-up On Great Northern Train Near Maple Plain
Frank Eller from Philadelphia recounts a brutal hold-up on a Great Northern freight near Maple Plain last Tuesday. Masked robbers with revolvers attacked passengers, one man fell to his death after being forced to jump, and two others escaped with injuries. Coroner Williams to hold an inquest. killers at large.
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Great Northern
Maple Plein
Frankeller
Philadelphia
Great Northern Steel Gang
Willmar
Minneapolis
Gordon
Maple Plain
Williams
Letter demands patience as Hill defers Hutchinson extension
A reader letter from Willmar area farmers urges the Jas J Hill to push the Hutchinson railroad extension. They argue the project benefits commerce and local farmers, request a petition, and promise support for Willmar’s prosperity while noting rising taxes and transport costs. The letter stresses repeated postponements by Hill and asks readers to remain engaged.
Will Be United Today At M O Thorpe Home
Miss Nellis Skaare will wed Mr Olof H Jog at five o clock in the Flrat ward with Rev Heimdahl officiating. About sixty guests will attend a reception and supper. The couple plan to move to North Dakota next week and friends extend best wishes.
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M. O. Thorpe
Flrat
Nellis Skaare
Olof H. Jog
Milton
Cavalier County
N. D
Heimdahl
Norwegian Lutheran Synod Church
Eng
North Dakota
Fate Follows Oscar Young With Fourth Attack
Oscar Young, a locally known man, survived a brutal assault on the road between Breckenridge and Wahpeton after being slugged and robbed of about 365. He was left unconscious off a riverbank, later revived at St. Francis hospital, and is now able to speak as recovery begins. Also reported are notes on county history funding and Willmar Seminary finances aimed at stabilizing the community institution and boosting local commerce.
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St. Johns
Martin Forsberg
Prism
Presbyterian
Amimo
John Oman
Pennock
Willmar
St. Johns Township
Leonard C. Dare
Gordon
Alli
Vail
Iowa
L. W. Danielson
Hanley Falls
Ford
Yankton
Oscar Young
Breckenridge
Young
Wahpeton
Browne
St. Francis Hospital
New London Times
Mr. Young
P. A. Larson
Fargo
Dakota
Willmar Seminary
New London Births And Local Business Move
Around the County notes a son born to Mr and Mrs M F Lundquist of New London last Thursday a barber shop sale in New London changing hands by Chas Leite of Wilmar J B Malmgren reports farm yields near Kerkhoven including wheat oats flax and barley and a funeral for the infant child of Mr and Mrs J M Monson of New London The piece mentions a court term calendar and district school bond debates with past failed votes and a hint bonds may pass if sentiment shifts.
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M. F. Lundquist
New London
Chas, Leite
Wilmar
Seary Winblad
Kerkhoven
Kerknoven
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Dagsiel
Great Northern Railway Co
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Grand Forks
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Dasael
Hennepin County
Soalal
Sale
Young Ladies’ Society of
Eagle ‘Lake
Psylog Thane Burg Seminary
Misa Mamle- Hasson
Poe Falls
Golden Rule
Sandyeu, Crewford & Co
Miss Lies
Japan
Adal Yukotg
Marqeis
Sivgtin
Chicora
Yala
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Tro
Will
Lappenings
Lake Elizabeth
Priam
Willmar Iruelty
Hutchinson
Thorpe, Minn
Eniror
Jas. J. Hill
Paul
H. Anda Lornitz
Thorpe
P. O
Hutchingen
Mr. Hill
Central Committee
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Tealte
Hhis
Commercial Club
J. J. Hill
B. Anpr Lounirz
Wm. Latterell
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P. E Parson
Gates
Histery
Magnus Olson
Dovre
Republican Gazette
TrasuNe Printing Company
Magnus
Olazon
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