Personal Mention Reflects Social Visits Across Town
Miss Clara Allen spent Friday in Kandiyohi and Albert Peterson was at his parental home in Spicer on Sunday. The list details many local journeys and visits including Miss Pearl Malmberg at Atwater, Mrs. August Benson on Litehtieht business, Miss Edna Skoog heading to Mortis to attend school, and numerous others visiting relatives in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Peterson
Spicer
Pearl Malmberg
Atwater
Abo
August Benson
Edna Skoog
Mortis
Abert Odell
Ltere
Kandiyohi County Fair Exhibits Highlight 1910
Four hundred nineteen exhibitors entered Kandiyohi County Fair with a thousand three hundred sixty three entries across departments. New horse barn and strong showings in corn fruit vegetables and dairy framed a county fair notable for quality over volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandiyohi County Fair
Peter M. Burns
C. L. McNelly
Farm Sells at 100 Per Acre Near Willmar
The L. P. Lindholm farm three miles east of Willmar, long known as Gilbert Sampson’s property, sold last Saturday through Anderson Trand Co to John H. Luckstead of Town for exactly 100 dollars per acre. It marks the first local sale at that price in Kandiyohi county, signaling rising land values. Luckstead had scouted across the Northwest before deciding this was the best value for the money, with the farm previously changing hands years ago at 67 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Wakefield
Robert Haley
Kandiyohi
P. C. Greenfield
Peter FL. Lingtram
St. Johns
Emil Ogren
New London
John Ahlstrom
John Wickland
Gunder Osmoundson
J. J. Bjornberg
Kandiyohi County
Bune
Poe
L. P. Lindholm
Gilbert Sampson
Willmar
Anderson Trand Company
John H. Luckstead
First High School Ben son game set for Saturday kickoff
The opening football clash in this city pits the local high school against Benson with a 3 PM kickoff. Benson brings a 200 pound full back Dwight Coy and better recent form, while locals rely on a strong line and a potentially new quarterback. Heavy practice with no prior scrimmage may affect the locals but the squad features experienced players and aims to be well represented this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson High
Benson
Dwight Coy
Alfred Alm
Myron Cramer
Frank Luther
Paul Holt
Ralph Yarrow
Walter Erickson
Harold Styles
Cecil Johnson
Art Limperich
George McDonald
Fred Danielson
Sanford Osmundson
Roy Carlson
Montevideo High School
Windom Institute
Litchfeld
Bicycle and motorcycle race meet set for Sunday
Cyclists plan a Sunday afternoon meet at the old race track west of town with multiple events. Boys bicycle race offers three merchandise prizes. several motorcycle races with cash and goods prizes up to 20 dollars, plus special awards for fastest starts and best times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Motor
D H LeSeur Died At 89 In City Hotel After Illness
David Harvey LeSeur aged 89 died after a two week illness while living with his son Conductor E N Le Seur at the Central Hotel for the past five years. He was born in New York state and lived in Town and Casselton North Dakota. A daughter Mrs Mollie Le Seur Bennett died in this city three years ago. The funeral was held Friday by the Masonic lodge with Rev J L Parmeter officiating. Interment at Fairview. The obituary also notes a long Masonic membership since 1849 and floral tributes from Masons, the Eastern Star and the C R C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Harvey Leseur
D. IL LeSeur
E. N. le Seur
Central Hotel
New York State
Casselton
N.D
Mollie le Seur Bennett
Religious Services and Events Listings
Bethel Lutheran and several churches announce English and Norwegian services next Sunday mornings at 10:30 with Sunday Schools at 12:15 or noon. Evening English services at 7:30, choir and special music planned. Ladies and teachers meet. various societies host refreshments and meetings during the week. Salvation Army outlines weekly meetings and events, including lectures and a coffee festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Lutheran
Norw. Luth
SYNOD
Ladies’ Society
M. Botnen
L. Thorpe
Fosse
Zilo Children’s Society
John Strand
E. E. Gymila
St. John's Church
Abrahamson
Edw. Hansen
C. M. Johnson
Priam Ladies’ Society
Jens Johnson
All Salvation Army
Salvation Army
Salvation
Young Peoples
District Court Opens Monday for Kandiyohi Fall Term
District Court for Kandiyohi county opens Monday for the fall term with Judge G E Qvale presiding. The grand and petit juries convene at two. No criminal cases on the calendar though grand jury may have business. Civil cases listed include City of Willmar vs Edmund D Sykes and others, and several equity, probate, and road appeal actions involving Atwater Union Elevator and local firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandiyohi
G. E. Qvale
Grand and
Petit Jurore
Willmar Ys
Edmund D. Sykes
Union Elevator & Machine Co
Ave
J. H
Atwater Union Elev. Co
U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Co
Choir Becomes a Chorus at Swedish Lutheran Church
The Swedish Lutheran Chorus formed after Monday’s meeting with twenty five initial members. Officers elected: Samuel Nelson president Eben El Lawson secretary Oscar Elmquist treasurer A O Nordstrom librarian Rev W E Pearson director. Chorus invites new voices as they plan a Christmas cantata.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Nelson
Eben el. Lawson
Oscar Elmquist
A. 0. Nordstrom
W. E.pearson
New London Community Notices on Sunday Services and Visits
New London Route 3 lists Swedish Lutheran church services with Sunday school times. A social round includes France Soderland's gathering, visits by Hannah Ogren, Alfred Olander, Edwin Bengtson family, C A Broman Waldrin and Mrs C A Green of Willmar. District 8 fall term starts with Miss Halverson as teacher. several locals visited Soderlind, Newstrom’s Lake Andrew. Mrs C M Lawson returns from Willmar after a family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
France
Soderland
Hannah Ogren
Alfred Olander
Edwin Bengtson
Carl Bengtson
C. A. Broman
Waldrin
Fablan
C. A. Green
Willmar
Minnie Bengtson
George Bengtson
Halverson
Olga
Clifford Bredberg
France Soderlind
Hazel Olander
Lake Andrew Community Notes September News
Lake Andrew reports moving and visiting activity as residents travel to Willmar and West Superior. H. P. Rasmussen moves household goods to his Lake Andrew farm after summering in Burbank. Several locals visit relatives in Willmar Litchfield and West Superior. Mary Helen is christened at the Bjomberg home with Rev. Walter Pearson performing the baptism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Andrew
P. G. Nordin
Miss Fremberg
Willmar
J. P. Thompson
O. Nordstrom
H. P. Rasmussen
Burbank
Jim Kennedy
John Fremberg
West Superior
Effie Fremberg
Alice Fremberg
Erick Erickson
Julia Erickson
Elmer Kullander
Caroline Nordstrom
L. Henschien
Ottelia Vigen
Litchfield
Old Settler John K. Rykken Dies in Fire Aftermath
John K. Rykken, a respected Dovre township pioneer born in 1837 in Norway, died of heart failure prompted by stress from a blaze at his residence near Solomon Lake. Surviving children include Ingeborg Sletten, C. J. Rykken, J. J. Rykken, and Ole J. Rykken. two brothers also mourn him. Funeral at Solomon Lake Vik er church featured Rev. J. N. Andersen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Rykken
Dovre Township
Solomon Lake
J. J. Rykken
Rykken
Jul
Vikér Parish
Hardanger
Norway
America
Fillmore County
Kandiyohi County
Martha Saelseth
Ingeborg Sletten
Willmar
C. J. Rykken
Danvers
Minn
Ole J. Rykken
Woburn
N. D
Chas, Johnson
Saskatchewan
Canada
Ole Rykken
Eau Claire
Wis
Solomon Lake Viker
J. N. Andersen
K. K. Axness
P. P. Alvig
M. C. Thorpe
Ole Alvig
Gyert Alvig
Erik Soldahl
Howell Hogan Howell marriage at Synod parsonage
Miss Madeline Hogan daughter of Mr and Mrs Hans Hogan of Reeder North Dakota and Mr Oscar Howell son of Mr and Mrs Henry Howell of this city were married by Rev J N Andersen on Sept 29 at seven o clock The bride wore light blue messaline gown and a hat Attendants were Mr and Mrs C C Howell They departed on the 726 train for Litchfield The groom works for the Great Northern The bride has taught in public schools They will settle at 411 Fifth Street and be at home to friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Howell
Litchfield
Great Northern
Fifth Street
Local Brevities from Willmar and Nearby Towns
Miss Kathryn Mossberg of Benson spent Sunday at her home here. Several residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Brogren and son Oscar, Mrs. G. A. Erickson and son Jennings, and Miss Anna Nelson, are noted as visiting relatives or traveling. The Salespeoples' Association meets tomorrow evening at Carlson hall. City editor Herbert Hengstler resigns to join W. M. Chase as salesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringo Lake
Aaron Carlson
J. Jenson
New London
Axel Ekblad
Upland
Ind
P. J. Ekblad
Fritz
Victor Danielson
Annie
Mathilda Swenson
P.J. Ekblad
Kathryn Mossberg
Benson
Olaf Brogren
Oscar
Hazel Monson
Irving
Willmar
Hancock
Anna Nelson
Grove City
P. E. Person
G. H. Stevens
Emma Rykken
Anna Knutson
Spicer
Claire Connelly
Sioux City
P. J. Berg
Elsie Hess
A. Carlson
Esther Healey
Minneapolis
Herbert Hengstler
The
Gazette
W. M. Chase
M. Reynolds
A. H. Locke
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Clara Allen
Juhu Berg
Jennie Bergquist
Munday
Jordan
Helen
Esther Tallman
Nora Boyd
Carl Estrem
Detroit
Ben Mnons
Beardsley
Jennie M. Johnson
EK. Abrahamson
Holland
George Robbing
Nellie
Mineapolis
Ethel Wilson
Asus. Sperry
Niles
Marshall
Mary Brugger
August Matison
Anna
Kerkhoven
J. R. Griffin
Mary Downs
Eureka
Mont
Edith Markle
Williway
Selphia Larson
Emma Benson
Bertha Stromberg
Leroy
William TI. Daugherty
Lemmon
Frank Bigham
J. P. Reynolds
Gadison
Ala
J. L. Parmeter
Methodist Episcopal Church
Nelse
Palm
AL. Palm
Ed. Benson
S. E. Pato
Esther Sorenson
Theresa Nagel
Emma Olson
Selmi Engen
Eagle
Bethesda
Vargo
Oak Grove Seminary
C. M. Lawson
W. B. Lawson
Esther Lawce
E. P. Matthews
Kathryn Fowls
August Jordin
Geo.Thomas
Branton
Charse
Founager, MD
Ren. Tel
Becker Ave
Jana McDonald
Othe Moura
Mundayas
Benson and Willmar
West Ringo Lake
Johnson
Rath
Clay Bank
John Peterson
Elmer Monson
Fritz Danielson
Jensen
Annie Danielson
A. Swenson
Alfred Magnason
St. Baptist Church
Andrew Peterson
Raymond Stansberry
Vance Peterson
Norman de la Hunt
Frances MacNees
Eva Johnson
Girls’ Athletic Association
Doremus
Marshall High School
Housekeepers’ Club
Odd Fellows Hall
A.F. Hanscom
Mesdames
D. F. Dugan
P. J. Haley
H. C. Hansen
Rbbert Ives
M. C. Lewin
Andrew Larson
Nellie Johnson
Phyllis Haley
Helen Hansen
Grace Sperry
Ethel Smith Rees
Somerville
Geraldine
Delta Alpha
Philothea
D. K
Baptist
Esther Freeman
Emma Johnson
H. N. Hansen
Amy
Ruby Hikanson
Greeley
Colo
First Presbyterian
Gade
Evdiy
Baptist Church
Theo. Paulson
District Court
B. P. Bjomberg
Mary Helen
Walter Pearson
J. R. Petersen
Merchants, Hotel
Ady
M. O. Oppegard
G. A. Erickson
Jennings
Pennock
Salespeoples’ Association
Carlson Hall
Mrs. A. Locke
Mr. Locke
Inlaw
C. Coffield
Atlantic, Georgia
Ruby Hakanson
J. D. Adams
Fargo
D.wolberg
George Going and Son
North Dakota
Sam Going
H. C. Miller
Montana
H. R. Green
Whitefish
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