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Newspaper
Willmar Tribune
Location
Willmar, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1905
Page
1
Various Willmar residents visit relatives and travel to nearby cities. Notables include Miss Acas Egge, Mr. A Norenns, Miss Minnie Nelson, Kathryn Mossberg, and many others visiting St Paul, Minneapolis, Albert Lea, Hastings, and Moorish regions. Weekend fairs, church events, school openings, and civic matters are noted along with several marriages, hires, and relocations.
The Commercial Club recount shows possible omissions in Third Ward and that Secretary Hanson expects added names in official reports. Officials consider a statewide recount amid suspected irregularities in other wards. Census inquiries ask omitted residents to verify bonafide residency and enumerator contact.
Mrs Isabella Henderson widow of John Henderson longtime Green Lake and Kandiyohi county resident died in Chicago after a short illness of pneumonia. She was born November 2 1829 and aged nearly 76. Surviving children include Mrs A J Smithson Hawick Mrs W R Henderson Detroit Mich Mrs W A Hadley Chicago and Dr Hugh Henderson Chicago plus James Henderson Sunnyside Wash Peter and John J Henderson Spirit. Funeral at Spirit Lake near Henderson Lake area with services at Presbyterian church. Interment Oakside Cemetery in Harrison. Her death follows the family’s earlier settlement in Green Lake in 1871.
At a Willmar area meeting the Good Roads committee agreed to take steps to salvage Foot Lake dump from erosion and restore a passable road. Farmers north of the lake pledged work, the packing company offered a substantial gift, merchants started a subscription, and the city council may provide a small appropriation. A private effort could cover main repairs until legal issues are resolved.
Next Saturday afternoon the Women’s Institute holds its regular meeting at the Odd Fellows hall, inviting each member to bring a pickle sample and recipe. Refreshments follow a varied program featuring Bryant selections, sketches, songs, readings, and a question box.
W E Atherton a longtime traveling agent for Toternations Harvester Co died last Thursday in Minneapolis hospital after a long illness. Death was due to stomach troubles. He had lived in Minneapolis since leaving Beusos years ago. The funeral and burial arrangements were held at his boyhood home in Bastiogs.
Heirs of John Tososing sold two fifties of land attracting 862i per acre. One tract in Guennessee near Beary Boose’s holdings, the other in section 36 Harrison near J. Gilbertson. Buyers valued proximity to their own lands. Atwater Republican Press notes social guest Mr and Mrs Ball Monson of Lorne, Minnesota visiting the J. J6 Monson clan over Sunday.
Manin Hultin of Kandiyohi county died Thursday at his Willmar area farm after a cancer battle. He was born August 24, 1851 in Smaland Sweden, lived in Minneapolis twelve years, settled in Kandiyohi in 1878, and married Ida Holm in 1874. Survived by widow and seven children, six living, with services at Tripolis Swedish Lutheran church and interment in Tripolia cemetery. The community notes extensive church mission meetings and a Degree of Honor convention planned in Willmar this week with multiple ministers and attendees.
Breckenridge division freight conductor J Veugho was arrested Saturday for obstructing Beventh street crossing for seventeen minutes. Found guilty in municipal court. Judge Muller ordered a fine of 65 plus costs. Court opened with fifteen cases, some lengthy. Eben E Lawson of New London left for Chicago to study sculpture and painting at the Art Institute.
Police Inspector George H. Drake visited Willmar last Saturday to evaluate introducing free city delivery. He urged prompt street sign placement and house numbering to enable early service, possibly as soon as December 1. He outlined the need for clear lettering and a district numbering plan, noting the local system should facilitate map reading and address location.
George Larson of Atwater broke a collar bone while playing football last week. Jeanie Hallberg is working at P. J. Hyden's. Victor Sunberg visited T. L. Saugmyhr last Wednesday. Mrs Peter Erickson stays with Mrs. Anderson. Mrs Holm of Atwater visits daughter Mrs Andrew Quist of Gennegeas. Anderson began teaching in District No 58 with thirteen pupils enrolled. Charlie Fiterson does carpentry at A. P. Melin's. The Indisa sewing society of the Norwegian Lutheran church meets at Mrs Thurlo's Wednesday afternoon. refreshments served. Miss Lizzie John spoke Monday afternoon. The Fusenaage toe per.nce Lesgue will meet at District No. 84 on Friday evening Oct 13. E. E. Peterson visited from St. Paul and returned to Willmar Sunday. Jack.
Tripolis October 3 The Young Ladies society of the Lutheran church will meet that day afternoon at the home of Miss Sarah Mooses All are welcome Reverend S A Lindholm will preach next Sunday at 490 pm in the schoolhouse at Kandiyohi Everybody is invited In memory Matin Huttin died September 28 at 54 years old his funeral was Sunday in Tripolis cemetery He leaves a wife and children and many relatives to mourn his death Reverend J C Lundberg assisted at the services Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord
Erick Hagstrom, a wall-room teacher and telephones manager for Soos, died Oct 3 at his home after a two month illness attributed to kidney tuberculosis. Born May 3, 1866 in Mockified parish Sweden, he came to the county at age two and taught in district and Swedish parochial schools. He later co owned Hogstrom Hed store, managed the Kanalyoi Telephone line, and served as secretary of the Sves creamery. He married in 1893 to Mine Eisntents Blomgres and leaves a wife, three children Esther Ruth and Pearl, five brothers Peter Andrew Albert Baldor Emil, and one sister Meabilde. Funeral next Sunday at 10 a.m. with service at the church by Rev. J. O. Lundberg.
Octobers lineup highlights The Convict's Daughter staged at Willmar's opera house with dramatic scenes of escape and romance. Also note death of Rev Gustet Anderson, former Swedish Mission pastor, in Fargo hospital with brief biographical details. Fifth Annual Meeting of Western Minnesota Teachers Association slated for Grashe Falls on Oct 21. Public notice covers Lake Lillian ditch petition heard before Judge Quale and regional drainage plans.
Litchfield club outlines a coming year of discussions on civic topics and public utilities. Subjects include municipal ownership of utilities, corruption remedies, taxation for education, arbitration, and the future of island possessions. Also covers Our Army and Navy, national sports, and international treaties. Licenses to Wed list two proposed marriages.
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