05 Oct 1910
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Newspaper
Willmar Tribune
Location
Willmar, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1910
Page
1
In a letter to Thomas H. Olson, Republican County Committee chairman, Senator L. O. Thorpe resigned from reelection. The committee met Friday and named Chas W. Odell of the First National Bank of Willmar as substitute, agreeing he would take up the campaign.
A church council sets a Harvest Festival with a 10 30 a m sermon by Rev Swenson of New London and a 2 30 p m talk by Rev Peterson of Willmar. Dinner served in the tent at noon with invites to sister congregations. Also reports a St Cloud 22 Willmar 0 football defeat and upcoming Litchfield visit.
Arrangements completed for the reopening of the Gazoline Engine factory in Willmar. The plant, owned by The J Emil Nelson Corporation, will be run by the company with H T Borsheim of Charles City Iowa as superintendent. He will relocate with stock in the firm and move to Willmar to install machinery and start operations. The factory will function as a machine repair shop focusing on Willmar engines, leveraging a foundry in connection for future expansion.
Mr Jalmar Larson and family of Dovre mourn the death of their adopted twin Oliver from acute meningitis. Funeral today at two at Long Take church with Rev Johansson officiating. Also notes a Sunday appearance by Rev A J Ryden of Svea and a welcome gift of 125 dollars to Rev Alexander Peterson. Grand jury reports two indictments for Bert Hall and Carl Knutson. lapses include larceny and illegal liquor sale. witnesses and clerks named. Church coffee social planned at Synod basement Oct 6. The Climax performance at the Opera House tonight.
James Gray campaign stop noted as Democratic candidate for Governor with a speech at Willmar on October 12. The October term court reports 14 civil cases listed and two criminal on the calendar. Swadling vs Willmot Realty disputed contract and commissions. Herren vs Company dismissed on motion. Pioneer Plastering case referenced amidst docket entries.
A list of Minnesota Anti Saloon League speakers including MR GL JOHNSON DOCTOR E C CLEMANS and HON ELIUS RACHIE announced to address Swedish Norwegian and Presbyterian congregations at multiple churches in Willmar Atwater Kandiyohi Lake Elizabeth and other towns with 730 p m and 1030 a m services A cordial invitation asks locals to attend and hear speeches on the temperance issue now before Minnesota
G Schulz state superintendent announced the current year apportionment of the state school fund. Each pupil gets 3 dollars. Kandiyohi has 4373 pupils for 13119 dollars. Rural schools receive special aid by grade, and independent districts Willmar Atwater New London and Raymond share 4425 dollars. County overall shows improving attendance and more schools qualifying for aid. The Commercial Club adopted a sewer motion and supported Judge Quale for re-election. Willmar Seminary enrolls 50 plus, with 18 local students and others from Fargo. A wedding invitation and local visits are noted, plus a newborn girl for Mr and Mrs Knuteen.
The Howee keepers' Club opened its season with a pleasing program Saturday afternoon followed by sociability and refreshments. Dainty pansies decorated the serving plates. Next meeting set for Saturday November 6 with Mrs. Wm Gilger as chairman and a list of ladies aiding. they will meet in the library basement on Friday Oct 14 at three o'clock. Twenty one young people helped Marian Gratz celebrate her birthday at her home with games, carnations, and refreshments. Marian proved a charming hostess.
The TribuneReliability Tour passed through Willmar with 21 cars over 662 miles, weather favorable aside from a west wind. Punctures occurred from nails left on the road near Litchfield, and stones blocked a repair-friendly seven-mile stretch between Atwater and Kandiyohi. Tourists dined at Litchfield, stayed overnight in Morris, and continued to Sisseton Aberdeen Ortonville Montevideo Granite Falls, returning to Minneapolis. New Morris Agricultural School opens October 2nd with free tuition and a banquet planned featuring Dean Woods Professor Boss Mayne Bull and others.
Chase Liater is due next week while Rev E E Gynildia attends a pastoral conference in La Creme Wisconsin. D N Tallman returns from North Dakota Thursday. The Climax plays at the Opera House tonight with prices 3100 00 5c and 50c. The Monday Afternoon Club meets Mrs Alton Crosby on Monday October 10. Miss Adella Olson of Spicer becomes cashier at Benson Bros. Morris. Hon A E Rice is in Morris today and will attend the agricultural school banquet this evening. Russell Frost marks his birthday with friends Saturday. Mrs David Crowley recovering after Dr Frost operated at Robertson hospital Litchfield. Mrs J K Petersen appointed to library board vacancy caused by Mrs C E Hornbeck’s resignation. Mrs F E Ackerman hosts Silent Club Wednesday. tonight Club guests of Mrs Anton Bakke. Chase Lister Company at the opera house Monday Tuesday Wednesday next week. Ladies free Monday night Popular prices. Cushman A Rice expected in Willmar today after Cuba trip via East aviation meets and Vanderbilt cup. Mrs John Englund hosts ten ladies Saturday. Mrs Jonas Lundquist returns to Brandon Monday as guest of honor. Sister Jennie Olson Be thesda Orphans Home goes to Fargo to be preceptress of Oak Hill Ladies Seminary with Miss Sigrid Gynild. Ladies Social Union Presbyterian coffee Friday in church basement with 3 pm business meeting then work. Sidney Stone St Paul Bargain Store manager in St Paul for Jewish New Year celebrations lasting three days. store to reopen tomorrow. About thirty friends of Miss Alphia Berg celebrate with a gift. she leaves for Minneapolis Monday for nurses training at Deaness Hospital.
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