Personal mentions from Willmar area travel and visits
Local notes record numerous visitors and short trips among residents and guests. Names include Wm Olson from Spicer, George A Bruce from St Paul, Ben Bengon, Miss Alene Sherwood, J R Swan, Mrs Oscar Larson, Miss Alice Smith, and many others visiting from cities like Minneapolis, Madison, Benson, Northfield, Moorhead, Menominee, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Olson
Spicer
George A. Bruce
St. Paul
Ben Bengon
Alene Sherwood
Tyler
J.R. Swan
Madison, Minn
Willmar
Oscar Larson
Alice Smith
Menominee
Wis
F. C. Herglund
Sisters of
Pennock
Misa Alma Odell
Moorhead
George Tyler
Elk River
W. F. Gratz
Will
Richard Gratz
Sperry
Grace
Atwater
Jeanette Ives
Minneapolis
A. Bakke
Charlie Hillstrom
Emma Paulson
Cottonwood
Hattie Holmdal
Norway Lake
Winifred Sherwood
Northfield
Carleton College
C. H. Sherwood
Benson
S. H. Hudson
Blanche Coleman
Richardson
Howard Lake
Harold B. Handy
F. G. Handy
Ruth Olson
Ruth
Edna Sanderson
H. B
Rachel Ellingson
Walter Hanscom
Curtis Hays
Grove City
John Youngberg
Kerkhoven
H. S. Gordhammer
B. J. Branton
C. L. Brown
Edwin Hall
Evaline Powers
Edward Powers
Granite Falls
L. C. Thorpe
Red Wing
Bertha Thorpe
Ladies’ Lutheran Seminary
8. B. Stansberry
E. W. Lewis
New Haven
Conn
Clara Kloster
A. M. Olson
Alma Qvale
Sunbury
Olson
Mary Ferraby
Canby
Erma Hawthorne
Morris
J. H. Martin
Miss Hawthorne
Henry Rost
Dorothy
Gayville
S. C
Host
California
Obituary notices for Christianson and Embertson
Obituary reports Christian Christianson dying at his daughter Mrs N P Larson in Willmar at 80 after years of illness. He was a gun smith famed as a kind neighbor, born in Norway, survived by wife, daughter, sister, two sons and a nephew. funeral at Larson home officiated by Rev J Andersen. Also, George Embertson of Eagle Lake, 21, died of typhoid in Port Arthur after ten days illness. he aspired to be an architect and leaves parents four brothers and three sisters. funeral at Eagle Lake church led by Rev C E Nordberg New London, burial in church cemetery. The father remains ill in Willmar hospital. body brought from Port Arthur by Oscar Embertson for services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Christianson
N. P. Larson
Mr. Christianson
Norway
Willmar
Larson
C. R. Lorentzen
Emanuel
Olof Christianson
Dens Johnson
Minneapolis
George Embertson
Anne Embertson
Eagle Lake
Port Arthur
Embertson
Oscar
August
Julius
Eddie Embertson
Olson
Eaklund
T. F. Mar Ty
Oscar Embertson
C. E. Nordbergef
New London
Anna Railison
Andrew Railton
Norway Lake
Charles Monson
D. C. Jordahl
Manson
T. H. Phare
C. E
A. N. Lewis
Edwin Lewis
St. Paul
A. A. Anderson
Fairfax
Maynard
F. L. Smith
Tallman and Gratz Cottage
Crescent Beach
Government Forestry Branch
Hornbeck
F. A. Porter
Puyallup
Wash
Porter
Helen Henry
Willmar Visitors And Departures Mentioned In Local Notes
Mrs E Hedeen of New London visits Willmar friends Miss Evaline Walker stays from Marshall through the holidays Cushman Rice heads to New York then Camaguey ranch life Guba and Clifford Peters plan December California move Adolph and Edith Olander pass Willmar en route to Sioux Falls SD Miss Christine Nelson calls on Willmar friends en route from New London to Holland Minn after Thanksgiving travels
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
New London
Holland
Minn
Gertrude Person Swedish immigrant and devoted wife dies
Gertrude Person widow of John Person died November 28 after a brief illness with pneumonia. A lifelong Christian, she organized the Swedish Bethel church in Willmar in 1891 and remained a faithful member. Born in Arrie Malméhuslin Sweden, she came to America in 1890 and lived a devoted life. Her husband and children mourn her passing as they await reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Person
John Person
Mrs. Person
Person
Arrie
Malméhuslin
Sweden
America
Willmar
Swedish Bethel Church
Man Injured in Oil Cap Accident on Eastland Farm
C H Lunstead was drilling on the A P Eastland farm in Rose land town when his wet jacket snagged on a fly wheel shaft. He was tossed and his clothes torn before he could escape, suffering multiple injuries including a cracked shoulder blade and several broken ribs. He lies in Willmar hospital with a cast planned for today and a recovery of about three weeks. His family and friends express relief at his survival. A funeral is noted for Mrs Pergon and children from Duluth, with Rev G Peterson officiating at Fairview cemetery. Also included is a reader letter critiquing Congressman Volstead and a call for a resignation and shift to a majority-party representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Lunstead
A. P. Eastland
Roseland
Mashger
Olivia
Antil
Willmar Hospital
Lundstead
Willmar Beats Alumni 10 to 0 in Thanksgiving Football
The Willmar high school team overwhelmed the alumni 10 to 0 on Thanksgiving day, closing a veteran season with another scalp. Also noted are upcoming annual sales and suppers by local church groups including Carlson's hall events on December 6, and a Presbyterian church chicken pie supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchfield
Willmar
Men’s League of the Presbyterian Church
Carlson's
Kandiyohi wedding notes and society events in Willmar
Marriages of Katherine Traverse to John D. Lawler and Anna Railison to Charles Manson are reported with receptions and holiday gatherings. Arnold Erickson and Julia Nelson wed at a home ceremony and Willmar social calendar includes gatherings, dances, and a Swedish Lutheran Bethel youth meeting scheduled for December 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Erickson
Julia B. Nelson
Hans
St Cloud Normal Students Attend Classes and Events
Gertrude Porter Ada Jorris and Hazel Elmquist attend St Cloud Normal visiting school Monday morning. Constance Grangaard hosted the Basnelor Girls at a six o clock dinner Wednesday. Sophomore close play first act to be rehearsed Tuesday evening. Report cards issued Tuesday afternoon. Literary program postponed to a week from Friday to fit class play. Ed and Fred Johnson attending the state University visited school Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Porter
Ada Jorris
Hazel Elmquist
St. Cloud
Constance Grangaard
Fred Johnson
State University
Seventh District Legislators Meet for Speakership Vote
Seven of ten Seventh District Republicans met Monday to discuss the speakership and other matters. They recommended L. C. Spooner of Morris for speaker, with J. A. Burnquist as second choice. Oscar Arneson was endorsed for chief clerk. A Willmar banquet followed the session where Spooner urged reapportionment, good roads, agricultural education funding, university support, fair taxation, and efficient administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Spooner
Morris
J. A. Burnquist
St. Paul
Oscar Arneson
Herman
Willmar
Spooner
History of Red Cross Seals and Tuberculosis Stamps
Originating as charity stamps for Soldiers' relief in Boston 1862, Red Cross Seals spread worldwide. Norway Sweden and others led early anti tuberculosis drives, Delaware and Red Cross joining to issue a TB stamp. US sale raised $185,000 in 1908 and nearly doubled in 1909, with comprehensive organizing in 1910 and a goal of one million for TB work. 474 percent of Willmar seals proceeds to local work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Red Cross Christman
Soldiers’ Relief Fund
Boston
Portugal
Switzerland
Australia
France
Spain
Denmark
Norway
Russia
Sweden
Jacob Riis
Delaware Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Emily P. Bisnel
Red Cross Society of Delaware
Red Rosa
United States
Willmar
Elkjer to Retire From Willmar Photo Studio
The Tribune reports Erick Elkjer will retire from his Willmar photography studio on January 15, 1911. He has earned many friends through his artistry and excellent work, with patrons likely to follow him if he locates elsewhere. Also notes Father Malloy’s recovery from Mayo Clinic surgery in Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Erick Elkjer
Willmar
Dan
Elkjer
Father Malloy
Mayo
Rochester
Church Services and Schedules for Salvation Army and Local Churches
The Salvation Army holds meetings Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 8 pm with Sunday services, Sunday school at 2 pm and a Salvation meeting at 7 45 pm. Fisat Methodist offers Sunday preaching at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm with Sunday school at 11 45 am Epworth League at 6 45 pm and mid week services Thursday 7 30 pm. First Church of Christ Scientist hosts Sunday service at 10 45 am and next Wednesday at 8 pm. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Salvation
Fisat Methodist
Epworth League
Andrew Nelson
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Local Brevities From Willmar and Nearby Areas
Local notes from Willmar cover births, illness, and visitors. Mrs A E Mossberg returns from the Cities. a newborn son to Mr and Mrs Hugh Campbell. Mrs T H Phare seriously ill. Christmas sales and events include Red Cross rummage at Jorgenson building on Nov 20 and Dec 1 2. Townsfolk attend auctions, reunions, and Thanksgiving gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Mossberg
Hugh Campbell
Eather Rodl
Red Cross
Jorgenson
Sewing Club
Anna Oleon
Chris Berg
Svea
State Bank of
Also Mentioned on This Page
Herman Lunstead
Volstead
Wilmar Tribune
Lawson
Minnesota Senate
National Capital
U. S
C. E. Society
Carlson's Hall
Men’s League
M. B. Michaelson
Nor, Free Luth
Advent
Fred Ackerman
Silent Club
Weesing
Katherine Traverse
John D. Lawler
Harding Co
Myrtle Connors
Elsie Hess
Clara Liebrech
Winona
Emma Hess
Elizabeth McLaughlin
Olive Crosby
Muriel Tappan
Crosby
Elsie Heas
Young People’s Society of the Swedish Luth
Bethel Church
W. E. Lawson
Chas. W. Loon
Ethel Going
Bernice Severinson
Edith Nelson
Fern Magnuson
Martin R
Emma Anson
Elka of Willmar Lodge
Sharon Lodge
Eastern Star
Lutheran Free
Bethania Young People
Schuffet
Ladies Society
Ben Benson
Martin Pederson
Gust Koudsen
Ladies Guild of
Carlson’ S Hall
Dous
Girls of
Sen. L. C. Thorpe
Helen Hornbeck
Helen Peterson
Ethel Smith
A Spoon Social
Dengarh
Flann
Dist
Inga Grangeard
Constance Gran@aard
Hazel Lien
St. Cloud Normal School
Barnstad Giock
Louis Nash
Rev. H. Gates
Elks
Geo. W. Tyler
E.red
B.C. Williams
Galliston
Delano
G. N
No. 52
No. 10
the Tribune
Weyenhauser
Augustana College
Sorosis and Willing Workers Societies
Swedish Lutheran Church of
C. C. Rollitt
Sixth Missionary District
St. Luke’s Church
8. M. Wilcox
St. Luke's Church
Hector Baxter
Minnesota
Woman's Auxiliary
Inga Johnson
Miss Johnson
Bowman
N. D
M. EB
Emma Cairns
H. G. Johnson
Dth Street
Emil Christianson
Christianson
G. W. Jorris
Helen de Haven
Lillie Johnson
Presbyterian
Swedish Bethel
Church Council
Norw. Synod
Young Peoples Bible Class
Viker Ladies’ Society
Albert Hanson
Y. P
Free Lutheran Church
Colo
Theodore Johnson
Mrs. G. E. Quale
Helen Halvorson
Judge T. , Gilbert
Messrs
W. J. Pinney
S. B. Quale
Chauncey Frye Pisano
Emma Rykken
Peter Swenson
Sven
H. Anderson
C. E. Frederickson
Dovre
Lar Ness
Sask
Can
H. Sordahl
Willmor
White Star Line
Europe
Scandinavia
Hans Gunderjae
White Star
Miss Coleman
SWED
M. E
Mesdames
J.D. Parnell
GC. B. Gerretson
H. Craswell
John Styles
Ed Rodlin
Red Top
Lillian Johnson
New Orleans
Havana
Nueva Gerons
Pines
V. Sutherland
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