Three Local Boys Charged In School Theft Ring
Three youths aged 10 to 14 were rounded up by police for thefts linked to a summer spree in the city. Led by a confession, investigators found pencils pens and a printing outfit stolen from Lincoln school and other property, including pigeons and rabbits. Two brothers were released after corporal punishment. the third must return to court, all promises made for good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
C. A. Birch
Pinney Place
Ole Gilbertson
Sperry
Russell Spicer
Muller
Governor Johnson presses railroads to cut grain rates
In Abert Lea Standard coverage Governor Johnson demands rapid action to force railroads to reduce grain rates beyond a prior compromise. Jim Hill and Lee lines accept four tenths percent cuts, other roads likely to follow. He says savings on grain exceed a million dollars and aims to extend rate cuts to coal, lumber, and merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abert Lea Standard
Tobnson
Jim Hill and Lee
Johnson
Danish born Peter Bonde for Kandiyohi sheriff
Peter Bonde a prohibition candidate for Kandiyohi county sheriff was born in Denmark on May 9 1870. He immigrated to Willmar with his parents twenty six years ago and has since worked in railroad service and the Hour and feed business, owning the Bonde Block. Four years ago he became Willmar chief of police. his record as Baltes officer earns broad admiration and it is predicted he will be elected sheriff in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Bonde
Kandiyohi
Denmark
Willmar
Bonde
Demurrer Overruled and Local Notices Mixed in
In a December suit, A J Ekander seeks repayment from William T Markbus Fred G Wold John Williams George W Tyler and F G Hanily for bonds paid on Sam Osmundson. Judge Gorham Powers overruled the demurrer on Sept 25, granting 20 days to answer and $10.05 costs. The issue also notes Green Lake mounds explored by Rev Horatio Gates and a series on Kandiyuhi county history. The record then covers local society items from St. Luke s Men s Club business in Willmar including gym equipment rules and court updates with fines, plus reports on mail carriers at Norway Lake, a young death from pneumonia, and various community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Ekander
William T. Markbus
Fred G. Wold
John Williams
George W.tyler
F. G. Hanily
Mr. Ekander
Sam Osmundson
Gorham Powers
Green Lake Mounds
Green Lake and Its
Horatio Gates
Gates
Green Lake
Harris Farm
Washington, D. C
Kandiyuhi County
A Bushand on Salary Presented by a Competent Company
A detailed review of a recent Willmar opera production praised the cast led by Herbert Heywood Clyde Franklin and Myra Ray Beall for strong performances in a light hearted comedy The piece featured notable songs by Victor Kremer and drew an eager audience Also covered were Rev Jesse Underwood leaving for Minneapolis and opening political rallies in Atwater delays with saloon bonds and notes on a second play A Daughter from Colorado and a surprise party for Mrs M Blixt in Willmar City listings and social notes follow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Heywood
Corydon Poxplove
Clyde Franklin
Paul Weldon
Tinsband
Joe Woods
Chubb
Myra Ray Beall
Alicea Devereaux
Bertha Davidson
Phoebe Tangle
Sed
Misa Mae Sherwood
Willmar Opera
Colorado
Laura Frankenfield
Lost Arm In Accident At Nelson Bros Threshing
George W. Johnson of Whitefield suffered a severe accident on the O Goranson farm near Willmar while tending a straw separator. His left arm was crushed by a blower belt, necessitating amputation four inches below the shoulder. He is reported to be recovering as well as could be expected. A birthday surprise for Mrs Botnen and a forthcoming marriage license for Howard Frye and Luella Snodgrass are also noted, along with a cancer operation for Mrs. W. Green Lake and Mrs. Ryan’s visit Genealogy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Johnson
Whitefield
Nelson Bros
O. Goranson
Willmar
Johnson
Tken
Howard D. Frye
Luella Snodgrass
Presbyterian Parsonage
Rev
H. C. Buell
Meg. P. H. Frye
Montrose
Wwmeny
Green Lake
Rochester
J. J. Ryan
Goodhue
Ryan
Mollie Kelly
Breckenridge and Breedingham News Highlights
A Breckenridge Gazette item notes Gov Johnson’s grain rate cut aiding northern farmers, calls for southern relief, and reports Dr T M Archibald’s move to Breckenridge to practice medicine. The Royal Arch Masons meet with Eastern Star banquet and out-of-town attendees. Local merchants display winter goods at Magnuson’s. A cabinet ad mentions Elwell Kitchen Cabinets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arch Chapter of Masons
Eastern Star
Farewell Reception for Pastor Osterholm at Swedish Mission
A Tuesday evening prayer meeting at the Swedish Mission church in Willmar and a farewell gathering for Rev A N Osterholm and his family drew city attention. Supt Tanning and John T Otos spoke warmly while refreshments and decorated tables followed. An $86.75 purse of good wishes was given to the pastor and his wife as they prepare to move to West Superior Wisconsin. Watt, a city livery worker, filed a $1000 damage claim for injuries from a defective sidewalk crossing near Cramer's barbershop and Bank of Willmar, saying his foot was caught in a hole, leaving him unable to work and requiring medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Mission Church
A. N. Osterholm
Mission Church
Supt. Tanning
John T. Otos
Osterholm
Willmar
West Superior
Wis
M.S. Watt
John M. Downs
KR. W. Stanford
Watt
Cramer
Bank of
Trip Through Sweden Lantern Lecture at Swedish Mission Church
Prof. A L Skoog presents a magic lantern trip through Sweden at the Swedish Mission Church on Wednesday October 10 at 8 pm. Pictures taken by Skoog promise natural views. admission 20 cents adults 15 cents children. all welcome to enjoy the old country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
A. L. Skoog
Prof
Skoog
Norwegian Lutheran Synod Church Announcements
Next Sunday services in Norwegian at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday school at 12. English evening services at 7:30. The Young People's Society meets next Monday evening Oct 8 at 8:15. Ladies Society meets Oct 11 with Mrs Swartz and Miss Kimma Olsen. Midweek services Thursday at 7:30 and Young People Friday at 8. Oct 10 Ladies Society regular meeting. Bethany Young Peoples monthly meeting next Sunday evening at church parlors with refreshments by Miss Olive Gilbertson and Mrs T C Gilbert. Housekeep program to follow in Odd Fellows Hall next Saturday afternoon with Helen Sather and Geo B Tho Mation Minton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Lutheran Bethel Church
Y. P
Young People’s Society
Ladies’ Society
Swartz
Kimma Olsen
Young People's Society
Bethany Young Peoples Society
Lutheran Free Church
Olive Gilbertson
T. C. Gilbert
Michaelwon Iz Iie Rasmussen
Beveringen
Odd Fellows Hall
Helen Sather
Re. Geo. B. Tho ‘Mation Minton
Willmar Chief of Police Peter Bonde Resigns
Peter Bonde resigns as chief of police of Willmar Minnesota with effect October 1st. The resignation was filed with the city clerk and sent to the city council for action. At the last council meeting no quorum was present to take official action while Mayor Quale is away. Alfred Gilbertson serves as acting night officer and G H Stephens serves as night policeman. The resignation letter thanks the council and Mayor Quale for steady support during Bonde's four terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Bonde
Willmar
Quale
North Dakota
Alfred Gilbertson
Mr. Bonde
G H. Stephens
Perkr Bonde
Local births, school changes, and town developments recap
A twelve pound son arrived to Mr. and Mrs. G O Sand. P J Haley shipped 200 hogs to Lester Town for feeding. Willmar plans a new freight depot with spring construction. Burbank ditch petition was rejected by county commissioners. A Valley City couple welcomed a son last Wednesday. Miss Elfen Skutle begins eight month term as teacher in Roseland Dist No 37. Swedish MB church of Kandiyohs to reopen Oct 14 after remodeling. W T A meets at Mrs Ives house. Epworth League hosts a social at Swedish M E church with coffee and cake. J H Jacobson to open a shoe store in the TRIBUNE building. Young People's Sewing Circle meets at Swedish Mission church. Monday Afternoon club discussed Mexico. next meeting with Mrs Crosby. Page Department store offered free coffee and candy. Royal Neighbors to hold a reception at Bonde Hall with degree work and lunch. Carl C Tysson joins Willmar Seminary staff from Norman OK. Willmar Peat Co suspends season due to lack of proper machinery. foreman Mr King returns to Marshall WI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.O. Sand
P.J. Haley
Lester
Willmar
Burbank Ditch
Miner J. Bayd
Valley City
N. D
Elfen Skutle
I Dist
Roseland
First Street
Epworth League
M. E. Church
J. H. Jacobson
Tribune
Great Northern Express
Swedish Mission Church
Tda
Jennie Moberg
Geo. E. Thomas
Mexico
W. L Crosby
Page Department Store
Bonde Hall
Order
Carl C. Tysson
Willmar Seminary
Norman
Laws
Tysson
Thompson
Frederickson
Willmar Peat Co
King
Marshall
Wis
Died Suddenly in New London Family Bereavement
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Winblad mourn the death of their three year old daughter Frances from spasms after a day of play. Funeral held at four o clock with Rev Gates officiating. interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. Attendees included Willmar residents and church members. This followed the earlier loss of their son about three years prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K. Severinson
Pneumonis
Lutheran Pree Church
B. Michaelson
Henry Winblad
New London
Frances
Gates of
A. F. Nordin
Geo. W. Johnson
A. Adams
Anna Dickey
Three Pipestone runaways found by sheriff in Willmar area
Three Indian boys Frank Gardner John Cobel and James Pemberton were found Monday night by Sheriff Lundquist at a dago shanty in the east end of the railroad yards. They admitted they were from Leeuh Lake and were among ten boys wanted at Pipestone. The sheriff held them at his county boarding house before returning them to Pipestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pipestone
Sheriff Lundquist
Frank Gardner
John Cobel
James Pemberton
Willmar
Lundquist
Leeuh Lake
Tater
Grue Grist Opens District 80 School and Local Activities
Grue Grist notes Sehuar district 80 opened last Monday with Mies Larson as teacher. Erickson Brothers bought a new corn shredder and threshing continues for Nelson. Misses Minah Erickson and Agnes Nelson will attend Wittmar Seminary. Helen Gunderson visited near Spicer. Temperance League gathering at Bayle Lake church drew a good program and crowd. Young Peoples society meets Oct 6 with a program and lunch. Lina Horgan of Willmar worked at N Casperson’s during threshing. The community remains busy with farming chores and parish events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GRUE
Sehuar
Mies Larson
Erickson Brothers
Minah Erickson
Agnes Nelson
Wittmar Seminary
Helen Gunderson
K. Klosters
Spicer
Temperance League
Bawle Lake
Nelson
Mra
Hugterg
Midneapolis
Mamre Matters in Sept. 26 notes on local farms
Victor Elfstrum had a new granary built by Me Rasmussen. Augwar Soderholm finished shack threshing. John Berglund’s dew barn is completed and praised as large and fine. J O Stanghelle rented fare for two years to Tom Knutson and Carl Stenghelle. Mr and Mrs John Berglund hosted visiting friends with a fine gift. Laura Abrabanson works for Sunt Rydin. Russ Hilma tindbargeft for Minweap last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamre
Victor Elfstrum
Me. Rasmussen
Soderholm
John Berglund
J. O. Stanghelle
Tve
Tom Knutson
Carl Stenghelle
Laura Abrabanson
Sunt Rydin
Russ Hilma
Chicago Glee Club to open Willmar entertainments
The Chicago Glee Club, a male quartet featuring C. H. Dixon and J. W. Turner, performs Oct. 10 at the opera house as the first event in Willmar's 1906-07 Citizens' entertainment series. Tickets are 25, 50, and 75 cents with reserved seating available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar Citizens
Chicago Glee Club
Opera House
C. H. Dixon
J. W. Turner
D. F. Thomas
G. T. Henry
Citizen’s Entertainment Committee
Chicago Lyceum Bureau
Cincinnati Ladies Cremona Orchestra
Eugene Laurant
Magleian
Mrs. Laurant and Company
James B. Watsus
Moving Picture Show
Katharine Ertz-Bowden
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St. Luke's Parish
Guildhall
Keyes
Emmanuel Christenson
Fred W. Powell
Nordin
Forsberg
Geo. Gary
Andrew Thyden
Samuel Thyden
Freeberg
Rabuut Automobile
Oscar J. Hamre
Henry G. Swenson
Norway Lake
Folwier
L. M. Landing
David Bogie
Mr. Landing
Theodore’ Anne's
Glenwood Herald
Orville Scudder
A. Scudder
Minneapolis
Fobn Lundgren
Nels Lundgren
Cayugs, N. D
Fairview Cemetery
Eben E. Lawson
Chicago
Jaee
Hfe
Jmp
Willmar Field
Jesse Underwood
M. & Church
Minnesota
Luther Wilson
Brooklyn
N. Y
Anti-saloon League
Underwood
Atwater
van Sant
A. £. Eberhardt
Thorpe
Oscar Lettergren
Fourth Street
M. Blixt
Jelm
George Johnson
M Botnen
Botnen
J. N. Andersen
Norwegian Synod Church
Solomon Lake
Wrang Tras
Mapleton
Railway Commission
Gov. Johnson
Commission
Archibald
T. M. Archibald
Minn
Breckenridge
Gunn Block
E. Magnuson
Magnuson
Elwell
Andraw Paneeania Furniture Store
C. E. Society
Christian Endeavor
Christ
Nettie Marlow
Norwegian Lutheran Synod Church
Housekeepers’ Club
Lake Florida
Hope Total Abstinence Society
Swalin
Hilleboe
Hmlebae
Gyalld
Halvorson
Indies
Ida Nelson
Mina Christine Flgerosw
Grue Grist
Tuntor
Mamre Matters
Nere
Prinsburg
R. Roelofs
Misa Lizele Hulsinga
Ieaga
Mesdamies Glenn
Fischer
Mrs. J. Drache
Rev. Deucht
J. Brink
Iowa
M. J. Brink
Misa Mary Elebrook
Orange City
C. Note
I Boom
Gratus Brink
H. den Adel
Lighton
Wash
Misa Mary Millen
Prinsturg
Roselillian
Sherif
Miss Schollin
Willmar High School
Dist
O. N. Brekken
St. Olaf College
Mias Mitchell
Menard
Nordioer
Lic Kautyon
Dixe
J. H. Wiggins CO
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