06 Oct 1909
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Newspaper
Willmar Tribune
Location
Willmar, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1909
Page
1
Personal mentions list numerous residents and visitors across Willmar, Litchfield, Benson, and surrounding towns. It records back-and-forth travel to MinneapolisSt Paul Superior Hudson and other places, visits to relatives, and small-town social happenings including funerals and harvest events.
A Sunday school rally will be held October 10 at 12 o'clock at the Presbyterian church. The program includes sacred melodies, an address by Rev. Buell, talks on immigrant work by Mr. Scotton, and reports from various departments. The occasion aims to mobilize home, cradle roll, primary, and home department members for Rally Day. The History club met at Mrs. Adams’s home and began the Italian and Grecian Bay View Course with Mrs. Adams teaching. Officers elected: President Mrs. P. C. Tanning, Vice President Miss Louise Fancher, Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. Frank Bigham, Critic Mrs. A. P. Adams. The next History club meeting is October 18 at Mrs. Frank Bigham’s home.
The Housekeepers club held its first meeting of the season at the I O O F ball on Saturday afternoon. They discussed disposing of proceeds from the flower show and approved a plan to present a curio cabinet to the public library. Mesdames Larson Stansberry and Odell were named to study cabinet styles and prices and report in November. A social hour followed with coffee served by women previously appointed. The club’s generosity to the library was praised. S. J. Greenfield returned home from Fessenden, North Dakota, where he did carpentry work and said the area near Fessenden is special and he may visit again.
Thousands greet R R magnate James J Hill on a Willmar arrival. He apologizes for the late train and promises to return to learn how the Great Northern can aid local business growth. A large group of schoolchildren carries flags to honor him as other notices report church meetings, real estate deals, and a fundraising event featuring Elizabeth Hill.
As Open Letter from Willmar Minnesota dated October 5 1909 the municipal committee acknowledges receipt of the Presbyterian church Men's League resolutions read at a meeting that afternoon. While appreciating league efforts to advance the city's welfare the committee notes their action in passing these measures and offers a response.
County Auditor Feig received from the Minnesota tax commission the valuation changes reported by the county board of equalization. The total valuation rises to 1,614,906 with an increase of 55,040. The document lists rate changes by property type including autos watches goods stocks and samples rooms and saloons and other classes. August Anderson and Mrs Thriver Lunde were wed in Vermillion after 3 pm at the Madsen home.
Monday Afternoon Club members meet at Mrs. Gates home on Oct 4 to hear reports on finances and club activities. The group approves presenting a bound March Thesaurus to the public library, described as an invaluable resource for students and patrons. A buffet luncheon follows, and Mrs. Hornbeck shares an article by 8. A. Thompson on waterways. Guests include Miss Mary Boyd, Mrs. Everett Lewis, and Mrs. Thomas. Mrs. Alton Crosby to host Oct 18.
Millie Lange reported current events on Tuesday morning. Eiffel Holm was absent early in the week. Report cards were released Tuesday afternoon with many A grades. Margaurite Stockwell performed The Violin Solo and Augusta Johnson gave an Irish reading. Willmar HS football vs Benson at Willmar next Saturday, admission 25 cents. Litchfield defeated Willmar 17 to 0 last Saturday. standout plays by Bierman and Nyquiat. Referees Udell, Martindale, and Krucher officiated. halves were 25 and 20 minutes. M E conference notes: Rev Crawford Grays assigned to Howard Lake. new pastor Rev J L Patermeter in Wilmar. Cummings transferred to Beardsley. Rev E B Service to replace him. A home cooking sale by J W Wiggins Co at St Luke's church on Saturday afternoon Oct 9 and every two weeks in winter. Mrs H W Johnson and Marion visited. Mrs Johnson en route to Roth ND from Butler IL after stay with relatives.
The Willmar Commercial Club reports prizes for best kept premises after four monthly inspections during 1909. Nils Jorgenson wins top prize on Eleventh Street and Becker Avenue, with four other cash prizes awarded to local residents for scrupulous care using no hired help. Honorable mentions listed among many well-kept properties.
Great Northern railway secures a major mail contract effective last Monday. The new all mail train from the Twin Cities to Seattle via St Paul and Minneap olis will carry mail to Willmar Benson Morris and Breckenridge and points in North Dakota Montana and Washington. The service cuts coast to coast time to about three days from New York to Seattle. Four relay clerks will operate between St Paul and Seattle with route segments through Devils Lake Glasgow Whitefish. The contract, valued near 2 million dollars, marks a peak in fast-transit mail service and networks with Chicago connections. The piece also notes upcoming local events and personnel moves including the Lyman Twins appearance and community notices.
Sunday greetings and visitors inhabit the week in Hutchinson area society news. Names include Miss Achterkirch, Mrs Ward, Miss Edna Mollar of Minneapolis, Miss Jes sie Galliford, Carl Oleon, Miss Nora Hull, Miss Gladys Birch, Miss Bertha Baisden, Miss Alice Lawler, Mrs Mary Downs, Mrs Christine Johnson, Mrs Alton Crosby, Mrs C O Larson, Mrs W H Peterson, Mrs S M Nelson, Miss Edith Peterson, Mrs Gustaf Peterson, and many others visiting, entertaining, or traveling between Willmar Litchfield Kandiyohi Spicer Harwood Benson and Minneapolis with guilds, art fairs, tag week, and church events noted.
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