04 Oct 1911
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Newspaper
Willmar Tribune
Location
Willmar, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1911
Page
1
Local notices list John Hildahl returning from Estevan and Prof N B Swalin heading to Minneapolis. Dozens visit family in Atwater, St Cloud, Thorpe and Denligh to teach or study. Other items note weddings, moves to Kerkhoven, and ministers departing for Rush City with family plans.
The October term of the District Court opened at Willmar with fourteen civil cases listed. Trials set include jury actions against C. H. Locken, L. C. Thorpe trustee, and Porter, plus court trials for several others. The grand jury convened, electing William Knott as foreman, and one indictment for assault in the second degree was public by nightfall.
The first regular meeting of the Monday Afternoon Club was held at Mrs. H. Gates’s home. Mrs. Gates was elected Vice President for the year and Mrs. J. J. R. Petersen became Secretary. The course will be The History of Minnesota in three centuries with chapter reviews by Mrs. Wiggins and Mrs. Tallman. The magazine reporter is Mrs. Moore. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Hanscom’s home on October 16.
John P. Thompson a Nest Lake pioneer and fifty-niner ages 82 died at his New London home last Thursday. Funeral held Saturday at Swedish Lebanon Church where he was a charter member for 52 years. Born September 9 1829 in Dursé parish Sweden he came to America in 1850 with his family settling first at Pine Lake Waukesha County.
Thomas Thompson, an early New London township resident, died after a long life of pioneering across Wisconsin Minnesota and New London. He moved with his family from Blue Earth to Monongalia county, endured the 1862 Indian uprising, served as township supervisor and school treasurer, and left a large family of five children eighteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The funeral guests included his brother Thomas arriving two days before death.
Mrs Kate Roelofs 28 died suddenly at Willmar Hospital after a recent operation. A rupture near the heart caused her death while she and her husband Alexander Roelofs of Holland Township leave three children. Undertaker I C Olson took charge. funeral held at Prinsburg with Rev Ypma officiating.
Mr and Mrs Ole J Nickelson celebrated ten years of marriage with a dancing party for more than two hundred guests at Bonde Hall last Monday. Noreen's orchestra from Litchfield provided music, refreshments were served, and Judge Gilbert spoke in presenting gifts to the hosts amid well wishing references from Victor Holmberg of Kandiyohi.
Atwater businessman Oscar Larson and Dr. Harold Frost visit Willmar on professional matters. Mrs. A Hakenson and Miss Anna Thoreson attend events, with a wedding anniversary and hospital update noted. Jefferson entries list new grocery readiness, bakery lease, and banking cashier appointment as well as social visits, church happenings, and railway telegraph hours. The community records reflect travel between Kerkhoven Norway Lake and Willmar, court witness, and minor local business shifts.
A. F. Hanscom, appointed by the State Tax Commission, more than doubled Willmar credits, adding 221000 to the tax rolls for a total of 368000. The city pays 136.50 for the special assessment. Increased taxes at three dollars per thousand will total 663, with one third allocated to the state, the school district, and the city each.
London reports the Rome Tribune special edition states Italian cruisers entered Tripoli harbor Tuesday, bombarded forts and the governor's castle, landed forces and raised the Italian flag. Corfu says Duke d Abruzzi threatens Pregasa. The Porte seeks mediation, powers demand a settlement basis on Italian terms. Constantinople notes a new cabinet and continued mediation policy. Turkish battleships and a cruiser reinforce the Dardanelles squadron. Turkey orders Yemen expedition to coast of Italian Tobit colony with support of warships.
A humorous note opens with an observation of Freshman mass on the mountain, followed by attendance, exams in Cicero and Caesar, and a sewing and cooking contest. Juniors elect Homer B. Chase president Esther Anderson vice president and Alloys Branton secretary treasurer. The new president delivers a stump speech and emphasizes senior and junior example for freshmen. Arthur Thompson returns after a two week absence.
The Bethel Y P S of the Swedish Lutheran Bethel church will hold its monthly meeting in the church basement on Wednesday evening October 1st at 8 o'clock. The program includes song, scripture reading, prayer, and several performances by Florence Christenson, Marion Carlson, Myrtle Miller, Eben and Esther Lawson, Prof. Swalin, Mabelle Sorenson, Naomi Soderling, Hazel Johnson, and Ruth Norman. Refreshments will be served by Istaballe Sorenson and Minnie Lundberg. all are invited.
Clara Samuelson of Willmar declared the winner after six weeks of canvassing for Minneapolis Daily News subscriptions. Her brother in law M H Hermanson represented her at the final count, receiving a total vote surpassing 300000 by over 100000.
This column summarizes weekly church notices across county parishes. Swedish Lutheran Bethel, First Methodist, Oak Park, Lutheran Free, Norw Luth Synod, Presbyterian, Swedish Mission, and related groups announce Sunday services, Sunday schools, midweek prayers, class meetings, and upcoming events including a double wedding, Ladies' Aid, Epworth League, and guest speakers with locations in Willmar and Atwater.
J G Knabe formerly of Sioux City and long a traveling salesman rents the Willmar Land Company location and plans to open a jewelry store once stock is arranged. He sought in the Dakotas and Minnesota and chose Willmar for its fit, aiming to boost the town's prospects and push toward a win.
At a recent Commercial Club meeting the Housekeepers Club invitation to join a reception for Public School teachers was favorably acted upon. The Housekeepers Club is the city’s largest ladies organization and the Commercial Club boasts a large membership with guests for the event.
The Y S of the Swedish Mission church will hold its monthly literary social Thursday evening October 5 in the church basement. The program includes songs from audience and choir, devotional exercises, select readings by Elfie Anderson and Esther Larson, vocal duets by Esther and Anna Nicholson, recitations by Hildur Hogland, a vocal solo by Florence Magnuson, mixed quartet, closing remarks by Rev. Ossling, and refreshments served by Fern, Florence and Mabel Maganson. Come one come all to enjoy the evening.
A number of individuals were granted United States citizenship by the district court at Willmar last Monday. Names include Exel Emil Elmquist Kandiyohi village. John Berntson Hovde Irving. Walleans Christian Oleson Irving. Gustav Girsecke Edwards. Julius Nygaard Tennessee. Carl Emil Apelgren Atwater. Johan Evenson Wik Arctander. Charles Emil Mickelson New London. Martin Torgerson Norway Lake. Peter Fredrick Asp Conrad Christianson Torger Garnelius Olson. Bert Pederson Willmar.
A dance will be given by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Order of Railroad Conductors on Tuesday evening October 10. Holt's Peerless Orchestra will provide music for Pipestone. Refreshments will be served by the Ladies' Auxiliary.
Fritz Nelson writes from Wildrose North Dakota to M R Simons manager of Melvin Samuelson of Willmar asking to meet the local wrestler and agreeing to throw him two falls in an hour If not secured he will meet John Gordon or Carl Matson at Willmar Samuelson says he will train now and accepts Nelsons challenge as well as others
Chas V. Johnson visited the city on Monday. Several residents hosted guests and attended gatherings including Miss Ethel Smith with the Hooligans, Miss Marie Nelson with the Sewing Club, and many neighbors visiting relatives across town. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Bonham last Tuesday. Various residents traveled to Chicago, Tracy Minn., Hancock, Ishpeming, and Los Angeles for business and visits. The Nelson Music Co. will move to Lewis Block on 105th street, and numerous small events, dinners, and church activities marked the week. Mr. Hans Grotvet, a Granite Falls settler, returned home after visiting old friends.
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