Willmar Area Social Roundup Shows Wide Travel Visits
Salem visitor Gustaf Holmgren arrives for a Sunday appearance while Dr. L J Fleming spends days in the Twin Cities. Numerous Willmar residents travel to Minneapolis Saint Paul Marshall New London and Granite Falls for visits with friends and relatives. Notable stops include Miss Nellie Manning in Marshall Miss Mollie Larson in Minneapolis Miss Anna Mostue in New London and St Cloud and Mrs. J G Morrison visiting from Litchfield with local Willmar hosts. Hon H H Strom, Traill County’s senator, visits the Twin Cities after a North Dakota session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustaf Holmgren
Salem
L. J. Fleming
Twin Cities
M. Cook
C. A. Thorpe
B. Urdah
West Lake
Anna Larson
Cottonwood
Willmar
Nellie Manning
Marshall
Mollie Larson
Minneapolis
Marie Nelson
Morris
Clara Otos
Pearl Iyes
Martina Johnson
Kerkhoven
Lewis Hedlund
Anna Mostue
New London
St. Cloud
J. Taylor
Nellie Barrett
Ella Murry
Forest City
Iowa
DeGraff
C.J. Johnson
Viola
Mankato
Watertown
S. C
J. 5. Bray
Q. Alvig
Dovre
Martin Reierson
Norway Lake
Montevideo
Sam Nelson
Vincent
A. H. Brown
Ruby
Atwater
Sophie Thompson
Granite Falls
L. A. Tresgold
E. F. Conner
Little Falls
Fergus Falls
Willmar Considers Zenith Fuel Saver Plant Locating Here
A Willmar Commercial Club meeting last week offered Zenith Fuel Saver Mfg a five acre site from several options. C G Selvig reported favorable impressions after evaluating the plant and its ovens. Zenith representatives Bondy and Johnson reviewed town sites, while local investors signaled strong financial interest for a factory move to Willmar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar Commercial Club
Willmar
Zenith Fuel, Saver Mfg
Committee On Manufactures
Zenith Company
C. G. Selvig
Ielvig
Duluth
Twin Cities
Mesars, Bondy and Johnson
Willimar
Willmar and Spicer Railroad Community News Flash
Rail workers update including Conductor changes and car transfers on the Willmar line. Staff shifts feature Roy Bingham travel to the Cities, Nethaway and Griffin swapping cars, and several resignations for new posts. Community notes report Order of the O R C success, social events, helper resignations, visitors from Willmar, Atwater, Grove City and Minneapolis.
Fire destroys cement block factory on Green Lake
Fire at a cement block factory owned by Geer and Larson near Green Lake burned last Thursday at about three in the morning. The blaze origin is unknown but likely started from a stove. Loss from stock and ruined blocks is estimated at 1500 dollars. Rev. Walters of Tripolis will lead services at the Swed ish Lutheran church next Sunday at three in the afternoon. A social and sale held the previous Wednesday in the hall was reported as great.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Hendrickson
Mamie Hendrickson
Willmar
G. Mongan
Albert Thoring
Oscar Johnson
Chas. Thompson
J. Anderson
Minneapolis
Hattie Thompson
C. Thompson
Esther Gustrud
G. Bratberg
Adella Olson
Minnie Thompson
Josie Jacobson
Tillie Pladson
Free Church
Aug. Muller
Spicer
Eagle Lake
Lorance Harris
Atwater
Enovine
F. Harris
Esther Boreen
McRae
Sarah Tait
Edith Parsons
P. Henderson
Clara Kloster
Rev
Johanson
St. Paul
Sacred Heart
Ellen Monson
Mary Downs
Spicer-on-Green-Lake
Geer and Larson
Walters
Tripolis
Swedish Lutheran Church
Red Cross Stamp Sale Drives Christmas Aid in Minnesota
The Minnesota Association for the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis promotes a million Red Cross stamps sale during the holiday season. Executive Secretary Christopher Easton reports statewide enthusiasm with local clubs and health officers managing sales. Duluth aims for 25,000 slips, Minneapolis will offer 500 sale points, and Old Capitol in St. Paul serves as Minnesota’s sale agent. Agnes Repplier frames the charitable meaning of the stamp and the open-air tubs for cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Association For the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis
Christopher Easton
Duluth
Minneapolis
Minnesota Association
Old Capitol
St. Paul
Minnesota
Minn
Red Cross
Christendom
Agnes Repplier
Death of France F Nelson in Willmar Willmar
France F Nelson, born October 12, 1869 in Minneapolis, died November 18 at his Willmar home after a lengthy illness. A self-reliant craftsman, he built a career as barber, jeweler, and inventor, partnering in business ventures and contributing to local industry. Surviving are his parents, brother J Emil Nelson, wife Hulda M Peters(en), and three children Reuben, Chester, and Fern. Funeral services conducted in Swedish and Presbyterian rites were held at his residence and the Presbyterian church with extensive attendance and floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
New London Township
France
Legan
New London
Jana
Mr. Nelson
Willmar
Victor E. Lawson
Tribune
Fourth Street
The
Bank of Willmar Block
Burton
Otos
J. Emil Nelson
Parisic Coast
Martin E. Tew
Edison
Eleventh Street
Peter Freeberg
Irril
Bonde Block
Nelson
Freeberg
Sam Govg
Colorado
California
Arizona
Minnesota
F. Nelson
S. M. Nelson
Hulda M. Petersen
Reuben Eugene
Chester Sidney
Fern Beatrice
A. N. Osterholm
West Superior
Wis
Samuel Nelson
Presbyterian Church
H. C. Buell
Lazarus
Osterholn
Presbyterian Church Quartet
P. C. Tanning
Florence Porter
L. A. Vik
Fairview
Osterholm
Remark at Funeral Highlights Pallbearers List
The testimony praised the high regard in which the deceased was held. Pallbearers included Martin Lundquist of New London Ben Benson W L Geer Peter Bonde Martin E Te w and Victor E Lawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin’ Lundquist
New London
Ben Benson
W. L. Geer
Peter Bonde
Maritin 'E. Tew
Victor E. Lawson
Carleton Player Carl Jacobson Earns State All Star
Frank C. Lewis informs Willmar friends that Carl Jacobson of Willmar, a Carleton College football end last year and fullback this season, has been named to the state all star team for his ground gaining and line plunging contributions. His play helped Carleton win the state championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Lewis
Carleton College Press Club
Willmar
Carl Jacobson
Northfield
Minn
Willmar Tribune
Carleton
Jake
Jacobson
Frank C. Lewis
Subscriptions Paid for Willmar Tribune This Week
The Willmar Tribune lists subscribers who paid for the past week. Names include James L. Abrams H Segubson Albert Enblom S A Anderson S Kindlund J C Kloster N B Johnson L C Nielson W H McCallum H Larson Peter Sherman Mrs Erick Hegetrom Martin Halvorson Oscar Anderson Carl Bratberg Andrew O Sather C S N Peterson Iver Aspaas C G Moore G Ytterboe C A Hoglund Annie Larson Josie Storley N E Nelson Casper Olson Thea Tollefson S Garver Andrew Fridlund B Schanbachler Ludvig Rykken Ida Carlson Rev H C Buell P C Tanning Elias Johnson Rev A N Osterholm John B Swenson A M Renstrom John Stenerson Christ Aasen Lars Dahlman Julius Skaalerud Mrs Hilda Broman A J Sysé L A Vik Ed Sunde Axel Westlund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar Tribune
James L. Abrams
H. Segubson
Albert Enblom
S. A. Anderson
S. Kindlund
J.C. Kloster
N. B. Johnson
L. C. Nielson
W. H McCallum
H. Larson
Peter Sherman
Mrs. Erick Hegetrom
Martin Halvorson
Oscar Anderson
Carl Bratberg
Andrew O. Sather
Willmar Hosts New C R C Division of Conductors
A division of the Order Railway Conductors known as Willmar Division No 563 was organized last Sunday. T Richardson of St Paul led the effort for the Great Northern system. The unit, affiliating with the National Order, begins with about fifty charter members from Breckenridge to St Paul. Officers elected at Carlson hall include J I Carruthers Chief Conductor C E Miller Assistant Chief E H LeSevre secretary treasurer. Other officers are J B Fitzgerald H V Wright J C Dale and E C Walsh. Meetings set for the first and third Sundays with a banquet and social hour following the session. The gathering drew Superintendent Stewart Chief Dispatcher Hornbeck Master Mechanic Winney Chief Clerk Frogner Dispatcher Taylor Fireman Rasmussen Mayor Peterson and Gazette editor Crosby among others. Carruthers served as toastmaster and many toasts followed before an evening of sociability. The ladies assisting with the banquet included many named spouses and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order
Willmar
T. ¥. Richardson
St. Paul
Board of Adjustment
Great Northern
National Order
Breckenridge
Carlson Hall
J. I. Carruthers
C. E. Miller
E. H. LeSevre
J. B. Fitzgerald
H. V. Wright
J. C. Dale
Stewart
Hornbeck
Winney
Frogner
Taylor
W. Kemp
McCabe
Burnett
Rodenbur
Miller
Costello
Galliford
Mourer
Griffin
Boudette
Strawn
Hackett
Larson
Nethaway
Andros
Douris
Dale
Wright
Hanson
Willmar Rally Praised by Local Business Men
Last Friday evening local business leaders joined a Willmar Commercial Club rally in Jarlson Hall to hear speakers George Welch state immigration aims and D M Neill urge coordinated civic action. The attendees praised Willmar hospitality, enjoyed a brass band, and a post meeting lunch as several neighboring towns’ delegations attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar Commercial Club
Willmar
E. H. Heina
E. A. Cooke
J. R. Butters
Geo. Torgerson
Prof
K. B. Hagen
A. A. Bennett
M. L. Hassinger
H. J. Dale
L. Ji. Lambert
N. L. Johnson
Geo. Welch
State Immigration Commission
Minnesota
Dave Neill
Red Wing Sage
Commercial Clubs and Civic Federation
Willmar Boys
Renville
R.G. C
Renville Star Farmer
Jarlson Hall
Willmar Band
George Welch
St. Paul
D. M. Neill
Federation of Commercial Clubs
Red Wing
Kandiyohi
Mr. Welch
State Immigration Commisson
D. M. Niell
Welch
Neill
Commercial Club
New London
New London Commercial Club
New London Times
Obituary of Mathias Wagner Pioneer Settler in Kandiyohi County
Mathias Wagner died Thursday November 11 at age 91 years 7 months 21 days after two weeks of senile pneumonia. Born in Luxemberg on March 18 1818 he settled on a Edwards township homestead in 1876 becoming an early Western Kandiyohi County settler. Survived by one daughter Mrs Harry Bretz three grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren the funeral was held Saturday at 2 30 PM at the Catholic church with burial in Fairview Cemetery. He spent his final years with his grandson John Wagner and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathias Wagner
Mr. Wagner
Luxemburg
Edwards
Kandiyohi County
Harry Bretz
Butte
Montana
Wagner
John Wagner
Fairview
Raymond News
Tallman Investment opens four banks in region
The Tallman Investment Company announces four new banks in Montana and North Dakota The First National of Powers Lake ND capital 25000 The State Bank of Plentywood MT capital 20000 The First National of Savoy MT capital 25000 The State Bank of Milroy ND capital 10000 They also own an interest in Medicine Lake MT State Bank and plan five to six more. The company organized in 1905 with 500000 capital, now 400000 paid in, and controls about thirty banks across Minnesota North Dakota and Montana. Major Engvall to lead Salvation Army festival in army hall Third Street next Tuesday at eight o clock led by Major Engvall of Chicago with Western Scandinavian Revival Brigade admission 25 cents. First of a series with meetings daily 3 PM and 7 45 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallman Investment Company
Montana
North Dakota
First National of
Powers Lake
N. D
Capital
State Bank of
Plentywood
Mont
Savoy
Milroy
Medicine Lake
State Bank
D. N. Tallman
Andrew Larson
S. B. Qvale
Minnesota
Enggall
Salvation Army Corps
Army Hall
Third Street
Major Engvall
Chicago
Western Scandinavian Revival Brigade
Also Mentioned on This Page
Annie Hough
J. F. Millard
J. G. Morrison
Margaret
Litchfield
G. W. Jorris
Geo
Hell
Louise
Floyd Greenough
Crookston
O. T. Olson
A. O. Hildahl
John Swenson
Whitefield
Maud Scott
Olympia Theater
Yankton
Frances Hohenbauer
Minnneapolis
Russel Spicer
B. Qvale
Roy Bingham
Walter Crosby
O. J. Mongan
Mondovi
Peter
John and
Olof Dale
Jacob Peterson
N. Ruden
Moose Jaw County
Sask
Canada
H. H. Strom
Hilboro
Traill County
Messrs
Bondy and Johnson
PS Cinbeds Busines
Albert Gorwell
Aim Seawitchman
Willgag
Walsh
Benson
Maurice Nordstrom
Campbell
R. W. Kinkerter
Terminal Division
Andrew Patchell
Andy
Huron
Browns Valley
Harry G. Green
Palace Clothing Company
Mapes
Casnier Sletten
Fred D. McNaughton
West End
Frank Skullt
Skullt
Order of the O. R. C
Putney
John West
Thhey
Newa
RED Cross Stamp Sale
F. F. Nelson
South Eleventh Street
This City
France Frithiof Nelson
Railway Conductors Institute
Renville, Atwater
New London Papers
Willmar Boys’ Corps of Cadets
Teddy Resby
A. C. Bergan Tribune Printing
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