Governor Hammond visits Willmar and talks on state care
Governor Hammond spent a day in Willmar visiting the State Hospital farm with Supt. Freeman. He lunched with local figures including Gov. Rice and Mayor Wellin, toured the institution, and spoke at Bethel church on state duties toward wards and dependents. He emphasized education for the blind and reform in penal systems. He stayed the night with Gov. Rice and rode the Willmar local back to St. Paul the next morning. Joe, the Book Farmer, continues this paper’s serial.
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Hammond
Willmar
H. Freeman
State Hospital Farm
Freeman
A. E. Rice
D. N. Tallman
Russell Spicer
B. Qvale
Geo. Muller
T. O. Gilbert
Wellin
Brynildsen
W. K. Pearson
Gov. Hammond
G. W. Johnson
Gov
St. Paul
Chords and Discords Lecture at First Presbyterian
Dr Henry Black Burns will deliver the noted address Chords and Discords at the First Presbyterian church Monday evening. It is the second winter Lyceum talk by the church ladies. The speaker, with broad experience and humor, offers a lively, insightful talk with scientific authority. Admission 85 cents. student and child 25 cents.
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Presterian Church
Henry Black Burns
First Presbyterian Church
Burns
Sacred Heart Journal
Chords and Discords Captivates Audience at Lecture
Henry Black Burns lectured on Chords and Discords last Wednesday night captivating listeners of all ages. His popular delivery and versatile style held attention for nearly two hours, provoking thought on American life and its pressing domestic questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Black Burns
Burns
Esther Sorenson Resigns After Seven Years as Local Operator
Miss Esther Sorenson, chief operator at the Tri-State telephone office since the exchange opened seven years ago, resigns and will move Friday to Milaca to assist her father in his business interests. Her Royal Neighbors role ends as Mrs. D. W. McLaughlin is elected to fill the vacancy. friends wish her success in her new location. BOX SOCIAL held by District No. 70 Lakeview school on Wednesday evening November 24 at 7:30 with a lunch for 25 cents. Mabel C. Roan, teacher. Lillian Nelson returns to Superior after summer guest stay with the Elias Johnson home. farewell party hosted by Florence Johnson with about forty friends.
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Milaca
Esther Sorenson
Tri-State
Miss Sorenson
Royal Neighbors F
D. W. McLaughlin
Lakeview School
Weday
Adv
Lillian Nelson
Superior
Wis
Elias Johnson
Fahlun
Nelson
Florence Johnson
Young Ladies’ Auxiliary
Mabel
Ida Sanderson
First Presbyterian Church
M. C. Lewis
Mabel Sanderson
Fernie MacNees
Florence Peterson
Elfie Johnson
Kandiyohi
Episcopal Meeting at St Luke's Church in Minnesota
An important joint meeting continues today and tomorrow at St Luke's Episcopal Church Minneapolis. About twenty two clergymen and lay delegates attend with Rt Rev Samuel C Edsall and Rev James B Freeman among speakers. Events include business meetings, sermons, prayers and mission discussions.
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St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Minneapolis
Willmar
St. Paul
Samuel C. Edsall
Diocese of Minnesota
James B. Freeman
St. Marks Parish
R. A. Crickmer
Litchfield
M.ae
Gethsemane
Erickson
John W. Bagot
Lake Benton
Geo. Lawton
Andrew Stowe
Geo. W. Bailey
Appleton
C. BE. Haupt
Elizabeth Yardley
Mary Smith
Woman's Auxiliary
Theo. Tole
Faribault
Minneapolis Deanery
Freeman
Surprise party honors Victor Monson at his home
About fifty people gathered at Victor Monson’s east of city home last Tuesday for a surprise party. Guests played cards and danced, then shared refreshments and presented a purse of money before departing.
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Victor Monson
Golden Wedding Anniversary Of Lars And Sara Rasmussen
Mr and Mrs Lars Rasmussen celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home in the First Ward on November 10 with family and friends. The Danish born couple married in 1865, later settled near Pennock then on Twelfth Street North. They have eight grandchildren and one great grandchild, with several children listed and a dinner for fifteen featuring a white cake and fifty candles. Guests gifted cash and other presents.
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Lara
Karen Rasmusson
Lars Rasmusson
Sara
Karen
Denmark
Pennock
Twelfth Street
Alf. G. Johnson
Gunt Knutgon
Peter Larson
Paul
Nels Larson
Beardsley
Chris Larson
Lars Rasmussen
Halvorson Sells His Norway Lake Store to Bendixen
Lewis L. Bendixen agrees to take charge of the Norway Lake store in December after purchasing a 369 acre farm from Ben Halvorson of Norway Lake. Bendixen will auction his farm on November 23 and plans to run the store early next month. Local friends wish him success in this new venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis L. Bendixen
Jericho
Ben Halvorson
Norway Lake
Bendixen
Bendizen
Sunburg Enterprise
State School Money Now Apportioned County Totals Released
County Treasurer N. O. Nelson received the October State School Apportionment totaling 16896.90 with per capita allotment 3.61 for 4478 local pupils. Willmar city shows 1066 pupils and 3848.28 state aid. nationwide funding totals 1,500,000 across 86 counties.
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N. O. Nelson
Willmar
Obituary of Myrtle Akerson from Pennock and Willmar
Myrtle Akerson dies after hospital operation for ruptured appendix. Born August 19, 1903 in Willmar, daughter of C and Mrs C Akerson, moved to a Pennock-area farm as a child. Survived by parents, one brother Carl Gustaf Jr, five sisters Effie Hazel Mabel Lottie and a newborn. Funeral Friday Nov 19 at Amrelund Church with Rev C Swenson officiating.
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Myrtle Akerson
Hera
Carl Gustaf, Jr
Effie
Hazel
Mabel
Lottie
Amrelund
C. Swenson
New London
Various Services At Local Swedish Churches Week Ahead
Week of church activities listed for Swedish Lutheran Free and Swedish Mission congregations. Norwegian English services, Young People Society meetings, mission study classes, and Thanksgiving offerings noted. Concerts by Prof J A Hultman and local pastors scheduled. community notices include forthcoming baptisms and visits by members from Minneapolis.
Judicial Ditch Hearing Set for December First
The Lake Lillian ditch case, filed December 1, 1914 by H and thirty two farmers in Kandiyohi and Meeker counties, is set for a December 1 hearing. Engineer John Norgaard filed a report. total ditch cost is about 178 thousand dollars with bridges and right of way cost. Objections are due today. The hearing may appoint three viewers to decide if the project benefits the county.
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Lake Lillian
Qvale
H. &. Nelson
Kandiyohi
Meeker
T. C. Gilbert
John Norgaard
Granite Falls
Lillian
Norgaard
Handy Lewis Motor Co Garage Adds 50 by 75 Foot Extension
Construction progresses on a one story 76 by 60 foot addition to the Handy Lewis Motor Co Garage. Work includes wall work and masons on the west wall as crews rush toward completion. The article closes with a note about a letter not printed and a funeral decoration card stressing unity and shared human blood and national promises.
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Handy Lewis. Motor CO
Handy Lewis Motor Co
Sea Deneve Lad
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