Kandiyohi County Farm Bureau elects township officers
Kandiyohi County Farm Bureau units at the Courthouse elected A H Vick Lake Lillian as president C A Geer Colfax as vice president Jacob Poelstra Holland Twp as secretary and treasurer A three member executive committee was formed John Swenson St Johns Robert Thomson Willmar and C J Swenson Atwater Rt 3. The body authorized county agent cooperation and blue sky inquiries on stock and sales proposals and endorsed a plan for the Duluth to ocean waterway record to the state meeting in St Paul on Oct 7. Members were urged to join or pay for services when Farm Bureau funds are used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandiyohi
Farm Bureau
John Swenson
St. Johns
Robert Thomson
Willmar
C. J. Swenson
Atwater
Rt. 3
Duluth
St. Paul
Vegetable Firm Opens Store on Pacific Avenue
The C. P. Madsen & Company opens a vegetable store at the former A. R. Brown location on Third Street West and Pacific Avenue. C. P. Madsen aided by N. P. Mikkelson will run the business with a full stock of vegetables, potatoes, and apples, leasing the quarters from H. L. Larson of Rosendale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Madsen
Willmar Surgeons Earn High Honors as Fellows
Two Willmar physicians Dr. B. J. Branton and Dr. P. C. Davison are named Fellows in the American College of Surgeons for general surgery and eye ear nose and throat work. The investiture will occur in Philadelphia on Oct 28 with both expected to be away a week for an Eastern trip. The issue also lists criminal cases reviewed by the Grand Jury including Arthur Helmer Ray Parker William Zieman and Leo Gannon. Helmer and Parker face felonies Zieman liquor selling and Gannon for the teasimortatia of the same into the Ys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
B. J. Branton
P. C. Davison
American College of Surgeons
Dr. Branton
Dr. Davison
Philadelphia
Arthur Helmer
Ray Parker
William Zieman
Leo ‘Gan
Helmer
Parker
Zieman
Gannon
Fire Prevention Order Issued by Willmar Committee
The Willmar Fire Prevention Committee and the State Fire Marshal urge owners of vacant and other lots to burn all weeds and dry grass by October 25. Premises with basements and combustible rubble must be cleaned to cut fire risk. Dated Willmar Minnesota October 3, 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Buggy Meets Ford Car In Accident Saturday Night
Four young people in a new Ford collided with a horse drawn buggy near Pennock and Kerkhoven Saturday about eleven. The buggy shafts broke, releasing the horse which fled home. The Ford overturned onto its side, throwing occupants onto the road. Stella Croonquist sustained a severe head wound from a broken windshield. she was treated in Willmar. Damages to the car were about $50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ple Kallevig
John Bauman
Jesex
Nelson
Misa Roen
Willmar
Horse Races and Fireworks Set for Oct 14 at County Fair
Races postponed by weather will occur Friday Oct 14 with 20 entries. Events include harness and running races for county fair fundraiser. Willmar Band plays music at the grounds with 50 cent admission and 25 cents to grandstand. Fireworks begin at 8 pm, amount matching last evening, followed by a dance in the auditorium after the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
District Convention Attendee Count and Clergy
The Christian Endeavor Society district convention met at Litch field last Friday and Saturday and continued Sunday with about 200 in attendance. Eight individuals pledged ministry and missionary work while no officers were elected. J. H. McCullough spoke on loyalty to the church, Barbara Williams led devotional and quiet hour exercises. RETURNS FROM IOWA J W Witham of Spicer, the Cornfield Philosopher, reports dissatisfaction with the Cummings Esch railroad law and high rates, predicting government ownership as the transport solution and a political upheaval next fall. He is available to speak at farmer gatherings and is writing a book on fifty years of labor rights and farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
Litchfield
J. HR. McCullough
Willmar
Barbara Williams
Wilmar
Iowa
J. W. Witham
Cornfield
of Spicer
Central
Witham
St. Paul
Mahoney Found Guilty in Bride Murder Trial
James E. Mahoney was found guilty of first degree murder in Seattle for the killing of his aged wealthy wife Kate Mahoney and was sentenced to death. Witness Gus Johnston, a Wilmar resident, offered testimony at the trial. The case is described as one of the Pacific coast's most sensational crimes.
Gilbert couple leaves Green Lake club for Minneapolis
Mr and Mrs J G Gilbert of Minneapolis who ran the Green Lake Country Club at Spicer during the summer depart home. They express appreciation for the kindness shown by local residents and plan to return next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
J. G. Gilbert
Green Lake
Spicer
Sapolis
Community Thrift Day Draws Crowd and Big Prizes
The September Community Thrift Day attracted a large crowd with 16,000 items given away by merchants. Prizes included a Duroc Jersey pig won by Charles Isaacson and a series of cash and goods won by residents such as Clarence Granocki, Kenneth Gates, Mrs. Thrond Alvig, and Mrs. J A McElhaney, while several numbers remained unclaimed prompting additional drawings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Isaacson
John Swenson
Clarence Granocki
Willmar
Clarence
Kenneth Gates
Frank O'Ned
Gilbert Mamquist
Hijatmar Larson
John Dale
J. A. McElhaney
Thrond Alvig
Extended Evanglist Rev Ost to Stay One More Week
The Swedish Mission church extends Rev A B Ost revival through another week after two weeks of services. Ost has seen success and aims to build on it with continued meetings. The chorus assists with singing and Roy Sandberg leads congregational singing. Andrew A M Magnuson leaves Friday for Thief River Falls to work as a shipping clerk at the Gamble Robinson Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Mission Church
A. B. Ost
Rev. Ost
Ost
Roy ‘Sandberg
Andrew A. M. Magnuson
Thief River Falls
Gamble Robircon Company
Yankees Trim Giants 3-0 In Opening Game At Polo Grounds
The New York Yankees defeated the Giants 3 to 0 in the opener at the Polo Grounds. Carl Mays and Schang starred for the Yankees while Douglas and Snider pitched for the Giants. Douglas left in the ninth inning as Barnes relieved. Score by innings shows Yankees 003 006. Also mentions prairie chicken season and local notices about A. R. Brown leaving Mn. district court attendance and other brief items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Yankees
Giants
Polo Grounds
Carl Mays
Schang
Yankees
Douglas
Snider
Barnes
Willmmy
Royal Cate
Green Lake Billard
Reverend Claus G. Visits to Lead City Church
A preacher named Claus G. will oversee religious duties in our city including Gotarregetions at Litchfield. He plans to preach two Sundays in Willmar and two in Litchfield and conduct midweek meetings as instituted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claus G
Our City
Litchfield
Willmar
Dreamland Theatre Reopens Under New Minneapolis Management
Dreamland Theatre returns with new proprietors Franklin Amusement Company of Minneapolis taking control. The exterior is to be remodelled and illuminated, with Witmar Electric Service Station handling electrical work. Jog Larson contributes painting and decorating as renovations proceed this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Company
Minneapolis
Dreamland Theatre
Franklin Amusement Company
Tre
Pnd
Witmar Electric
Larson
Evangelistic Campaign Led by Dr Frank Houser Opens
Dr Frank Houser pastor of First Baptist church at Fetanports is engaged by the Swedish Baptist church to conduct a three week evangelistic campaign starting Thursday evening Oct 13. Meetings occur each evening except Saturdays. Houser has addressed audiences nationwide including Alaska and has fourteen years in evangelistic work and ten years in charge of congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Houser
First Baptist
Fetanports
Houser
Union
Alaska
Brother Peter Fridland Dies After Long Illness
Peter Fridland of Sauk Centre died at age 60 from stomach cancer that spread, relief to sufferer. Brother Lewis Fridland, a builder in this city, reported the death by telegram Monday morning. He is survived by his wife and others as the Fridland brothers prepared to leave for Sauk Centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Pridland
Peter
Sauk Centre
Olof
Lewis Fridlund
Peter Fridland
Jae Hein
Bis
Codon
Gauk Centre
Fridland Brothers
Shoe Repair Offered at Local Shop by Lanstead
C H Lanstead announces his shoe repair service at the Shoo tai TM Mo Building offering old shoe mending and repair. He specializes in attending to worn areas and invites customers to inspect his work and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Lanstead
Entertain Little Folks Mire Dee Gushien Event
A fragmented notice describes a children's entertainment event in Shirley's town at five o'clock with attendees and local details unreadable. The readable fragments mention Mire, Baki tary, and Deeureday stterapen with possible performers or participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
Cabe
Admitted to U S Citizenship list of names
Seventeen individuals are listed as admitted to U S citizenship after naturalization proceedings. Names include Hans Myhre Erick Olson Henry Raymond Wilmar-area residents and entrants from Norway Germany Sweden and Holland with several born in the United States returning from Canada or abroad aiding their naturalization filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Statue
Naturalisation
Nea
Nome
Germany
Canada
Spa
Ireland
Hollandl
Hans
Myhre
Sun
Cee Mtnn
Erick Olson
Amas
Wanjora H. Moea
Sunbi
Seen Brooten
Pang Jessen Flesland
New Los-ter
Brooten
Nickolan Hannen
Atwater
P. Brendon
New London
B. Hislmar Weberg
Alminds
Sjoquim
Willmar
Benhart Olot Rasmurson
Wilkmar
Two County Roads Are Established
The Board of County Commission convened at the courthouse to consider road petitions and ditch cases. County Road No 17 through Rosenville and Irving townships was established, and County Road No 26 through Whitefield township was approved. A bearing on tile delivery for County Kitchen Nos 46 47 and 50 was completed. Engineer Wadell will work with the state to survey these routes, as requested by the county. The petition for uniform water height in Lake Wegonga was denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissionere
Roséville
Irving
Mkewise
Whitefield
H. L. Wadell
State Highway Department
C. A Berg Snd
Lake Wegonga
County Board Pledges Aid Under Unemployment Plan
The county board signals willingness to assist unemployment relief under the More Work and Better Roads program. Officials cite state highway department collaboration and continued momentum in Minnesota projects amid uncertain funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Minnesota
Es Peetad
Car Stolen Near Willmar Leaves Damage and Clues
Sheriff Bonde investigated a car theft reported near Willmar after a call claimed the car owner at 2 Firm St. could recover it three miles west. Ed Carlin’s vehicle disappeared, later found with a demolished windshield and damaged front axle. The Fidelis of the Lutheran church will host an event at Mrs. E. W. Soderlund’s home on Oct 10 with Agnes and Esther Olander assisting. Bethel YP Society meets next Wednesday. A Willmar fair women feature appeared in the Minkeapella Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonde Wan
Ed Carlin
Willmar
Lutheran Church
Mre
E. W. Soderlund
Bixth St. West
Farmer Has Close Call in Runaway near Wheatfield
John P. Johnson, a Whiefield resident, narrowly escaped injury when his wagon horses bolted after a wheel broke a doubletree on Fath Street. He was dragged, struck the ground, treated at Wilmar Clinic with bruises, then taken to his brother Ami Johnson’s home, and expected to go home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Johnson
Whiefield
WiHmar
Ami P. Johnson
Demented man Gustafson ends life on farm barn
Gustafson, 26, a farmer three miles northeast of the city, died by shotgun self harm in a barn on his farm. Officials cite ill health and family troubles as factors. He recently moved from Dinols and had shown signs of mental strain. Rochester physicians had advised he was in good condition months before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustafeon
Gustafson
Dinols
Rochester
Bia Tafson i Ik Farm
Wes
District Court Opens Monday in Kandiyohi County
District Court opened Monday in Kandiyohi County with attendees from Willmar Atwater Lake Elizabeth Roseville and various townships. The roster includes Aston Ensenauer Johnson Peterson Soderberg and Nelson among others, reflecting a broad municipal presence across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aston Ensenauer
Edwards
Roy A. Hiz
Willmar
Atwater Village
Deve P. Johnson
Harris Johnson
Lake Elizabeth
A. Johnson
Harrison
F. Joly
CieIas Cesiy
City Mar
Aenine Karloon
Wilmat
Kroona
Kandiyohi Vilage
Jerry W. Melin
Gennesrea
C. Nelson
Roseville
Patios
N. Nelson
B. Lake Lillian
Thomas Oes
Norway Lake
Roseland
Edward A. Pagel Harrison
H. F. Peterson
Sam Roelofa
Holland
Paul L. Rudd
Irving
Yrans Soderberg
Lake Andrew
C. T. Stob
Baward Strootmsa
M. Swenman
Whitefield
G. P. Tangen
Collas
Civil calendar items from Minnesota courts and ditches
A list of court matters in Stearns Kandiyohi Meeker and Kandiyohi counties includes Judicial Ditch No 3 and road petitions. Cases named include Betsey Olson State v Bergman Swans v Kjosing Leventhal v Sunwtek and several appeals with juries and continuances listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsey G. Olson
Demandant
Stearns
Kandiyah
Tris
State of Minnesota
Waller B. Bergman
John R. Swans
Christ Kjosing
Fear Bjelkengren
Gast Nordin
John van Ort
Mt I
W. H. Lester
Sieemuet
Hans Nelson
Kandigobi
Enti
Cass
N. J. Strandberg
Kamdiyohl
Meeker
Cage
H. Leventhal
GA Sunwtek
Justice Cout
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. H. Vick
Jacob Poelska
C. P. Madsen & Co
City
Pacific Avenue
Davison
National Organization
Fair Grounds
Cere
Litch
Isaacson
Yankees Giants
Rosendale
A. R. Brown
Monwich
Apa
M. Z Jack
Serene En Ramen
U. S. Dist
J Wilke C. Mater
Dreamland
Davenport
Peter Fridlund
C. H. Lundstead
Shoe Service
Tage Ee Bane Bading
1. S. Cotzenship
Thiwin Oscar Berg
Owen Brusten
Peter John Radeusson
Willian Edward Brooks
Louis Findeboe
Norway
Waar
Berger ‘Wanudson
Notway
Dlaus Olson Stearud
Brodten
Minn
Rt.5
Carl August Engstroms
Sweden
Renville
Mion
Kran Hetler
Raymond Sweptinecks
Raynoms Schombahler
Switearana
Ak Speces
Courthouse
Carlin
Bethel Y. P
Bethel Young Peoples Society
Minkeapella Tribune
Agravure
California
Farmer
Elmer Gustafvon
Guy
Kandivohi
Witkmar
Fibwarda_rt
C. Hauser
Nels Jotocon
Joe Keller
Raymond
Paripe New London
Lincquiet
Roesland
Award Magouson
Fabian
A. M. Mattson
Kandigont
Albert Nelson
Mamre
A. O. Nelson
John Nelson
Spicer Village
Burbank
Andrew O'son
Dovre
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