Willmar Pastors Resign as Civic Federation Praises
The Civic Federation of Willmar Minnesota expresses high appreciation for Rev J P McQuillough and Rev Joseph Hogg for their stance against liquor and for honest city administration. They extend Godspeed as both pastors leave for new fields and thank them for leading Willmar toward prohibition and clean government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. McQui- Tough
Episcopal Church
Joseph Hogg
M. E. Church
Willmar
Wilhmar
Civic Federation
Minn
Ray, McCullough
Hoggson Willmar
Minnesota
Federation
the Civic Federation of the
City of
A. N. Osv
RHOLM
W. Ricars
J. T. Cros
Ministers Assigned After Minnesota Methodist Conference
The Northern Conference of Minnesota Methodists closed in Duluth on Monday evening. Rev. Joseph Hogg of this city will lead the Glencoe congregation with Rev. J. J. Cummins succeeding him here. Hogg is expected home today. Rev. G. W. B. Snell receives a county assignment. The First Presbyterian Church held quarterly communion Friday morning and welcomed new members including W. A. Lindquist, John Styles, Jo, Fred Haines, Agnes Haines, Sherwood and Herriap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Buell
Harrison
Presbytery of
St. Cloud
Buell
Christ
Church
Minnesota Synod of the Presbyterian Church
Central Presbyterian Church
St. Paul
Thos, Scotton
Presbyterian Chhurch
A. Vile
Thos
Scotton
Womens Missionary Society
St. Cloud Presbytery
Women’s Societies
Slenone
Minnesota Methodists
Duluth
Joseph Hogg
Glencoe
J. J. Cummins
Hogg
G. W. B. Snell
First Presbyterian Church
Ingo
the Church
W. A. Lindquist
John Styles
Fred Haines
Agnes Haines
Sherwood
Herriaop
Willmar Considers Live Attractions Course Opportunity
Wm Irle of the Columbian Lyceum Bureau visited Willmar to arrange a live attractions series. The plan aims to bring talented artists, with season tickets at 1.50 and about 125 tickets pledged so far toward 200 needed. A city-wide canvas gathered prominent educators and business leaders to back the project and spur citizen interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Irle
Columbian Lyceum Bureau of
St. Paul
Willmar
New North South Railroad Expected to Pass Atwater
The Atwater Republican Press reports strong confidence that a new north and south railroad will traverse Atwater, not Willmar or Litchfield, driven by expected local liberal bonuses. It would connect northern and southern borders, with stations planned at Lake Elizabeth and near Thorpe, boosting trade as Atwater mills expand storage and distribution facilities and local merchants anticipate growth without losing overall trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwater Republican Press
la 4Xample
Atwater
Willmar
Litchfield
United States
New Payneaville
Buttertown
Sauk Centre
Thorpe
Lake Elzabeth
Atwater Miling Co
Nilson Holmberg Marriage Quiet Ceremony At Home
Miss Bertha Nilson married Frank A Holmberg last Saturday at 8 30 pm at the bride’s sister Mrs Soren Larson home. Rev A N Osterholm officiated. Both parties are well known in the city and will reside at the Forsetram residence on Fifth street. The groom works in O Forsstrom tailoring establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Forsstrom
Forsetram
Fifth Street
Wreck Victim Miss Joansite Swan Injured in Railroad Crash
Miss Joansite Swan of Dismond Lakes survived the Caseel railroad wreck with severe bruises though not fatally harmed. She has remained in Minneapolis awaiting settlement for damages from the company. Also noted is a candy pull hosted by Mrs. Peter Rasmusson’s home for the Lutheran Free church via the Silos society, raising 3.10 dollars. Crawford and Lessie have moved their real estate office to the Ruble Block and will operate from there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caseel
Joansite Swan
Dismond Laks
Minneapolis
S Tlsim
Peter Rasmusson
Lutheran Free Church
Children’s Society
Silos” Society
Crawford & Lessie
Ruble Block
Windstorm Hits St Blew March With Rattling Damage
A powerful Saturday windstorm caused minor structural damage in St Blew March with several out-buildings toppled and business signs damaged. Loose debris flew through streets as a wagon cover and a jewelry store sign were swept across sidewalks. In St Charles Winona County a tornado at 2:30 PM killed seven and injured many as the storm swept the Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ekander Blacksmith Shop
Elmquist Jewelry Store
Waten
St. Charles
Winona County
Close Call for Flyer Narrow Escape at Atwater
The east bound Flyer nearly derailed when a switch to a long side track was left open near the depot. At about thirty miles per hour the train veered onto the side track but backed onto the main line and continued. If at full speed a wreck would have likely occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwater
Noted Impersonator Coming to Willmar Opera House
Sara D Blotchy a popular dramatic reciter impersonator and monologist will perform at the Willmar opera house Wednesday evening October 14 under the auspices of Willmar High School and the Ladies Parish Guild of the Episcopal church Admission is 25 cents general 15 cents for children Reserved seats 10 cents extra Full program to be announced A report says L B Allen formerly Great Northern superintendent may head Cedar Rapids division of the Rock Island system in Larimore North Dakota
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara D. Blotchy
Opera House
Willmar High School
Ladies Parish Guild
The
Episcopal Church
Misa Blotcky
Edward Amherst Ott
Ott School of Expression
Next Lasve
L B. Allen
Great Northern
Larimore
Cedar Rapids
Norters
Rock Island
New Time Card For Willmar Sioux Park Railway
A revised time card for the Great North Willmar and Sioux Park division takes effect last Sunday. It shows train No 42 arriving St. Paul Winnipeg at 3 40 a m and No 41 leaving for Sioux City at 11 40 p m. The Willmar division accommodation train now departs St Paul at 7 a m every day except Sunday, ten minutes earlier than Nellal. A. M. Deverell is named successor to M. Welch as chief train dispatcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great North
Willmar & Sioux Park Railway
Willmar
St. Paul
Sioux City
A. M. Deverell
M. Welch
LeSueur corn canning boosts farmer earnings this year
The LeSueur corn canning factory has operated smoothly with weather slowing ripening. Farmers supplying the corn report an average of about 2000 per acre, a superior return to wheat or other crops. The Whitmar Commercial Club is urged to pursue similar industrial opportunities for Willmar while events at local churches and youth groups showcase musical programs and community activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeSueur
Sentinel
Whitmar Commercial Club
Willmar
Dairy cows urged to upgrade barns for pure milk supply
State dairy and food commissioner issues a circular directing dairy owners to upgrade barns and practices by December 1, 1903. It requires clean, well lighted, ventilated facilities with dry ground, proper drainage, clean feeds, no stagnant water, and whitewashing of premises previously housing tuberculous cattle. Vessels must be sterilized, milk cooled promptly, and a consultant from the department offered to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timaly
P. McConnell
State Dairy and Food Commissioner
Maya
Minnesota
Dairy and Food Department
Mamre Wedding Celebrates Holmgren Family Nuptials
The oldest daughter Signi Levina Holmgren wed Erick G Erickson of Irving at the Holmgren home in Mamre with about 100 guests. Rev N Frykman officiated, a large reception followed with a costly wedding list including a sewing machine and over 100 in cash gifts. The couple plan to live in Irving after October 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamre
Anguet Holmgren Jr
Signi Levina
Erick G. Erickson
Irving
N. Frykman
Esat Salem
Edla Holmgren
Louise Olson
Mesars
Richard Holmgren
Martin Erickson
Ethel Holmgren
Harry Holmgren
Narrow Escape as Boarding Shack Crushed Two Men
A boarding shack toppled from a flatcar at Kandiyohi station injuring John Costello and Peter Olson. Costello suffers a fractured leg, back sprains, scalp wounds, and a sprained knee. Olson has a chest contusion and possible internal injuries. Both are hospitalized or recovering at home under Drs. Frost. The crew was unloading ties and shacks for distribution when one stake remained and prevented a total collapse. Costello, a Willmar railroad foreman, credits the stake with saving his life. Olson previously survived an Ice House accident. Additional crew member Harman Johnson received a pinched finger but will recover. The Ladies Social Union reports $23.00 raised at a church coffee and supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandiyohi
John Costello
Peter Olson
Mr. Costello
Mr. Olaon
Harold Frost
Willmar
Verde
Kandyohl
Long Lake
Kandiyohl
Olaon
Costello
Olson
Frost
Grea Northern
Great Northern
Harman
Johnson
Kandi
Soma
Ftn
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Eneral Zouechep
Yantoff
Zoataheff
Yankoff
Zontelof
Macedonia
Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor Society
C. H. Sherwood
Miles Alice Roberta Vocel
Harold Handy
Margaret Buell
Barbara Willieme
Toon
Joe
Toning
Misa Little
Childrens
Froteo
Ira, Tonning
Florence Porter
Arthur Anderson
Nellie Danens
Bolo
F. G. Heady
Ruth Sanderson
Mr. Lindquiat
Young People’s Society
Lutheran Synod Church
Mine Ings Olson
L. O. Thorpe
Cora Rigg
Elle Boyd
Edith Thorpe
Black Bay Mining Company
Tsat
Ays
Ladies Social Union of the Presbyterian Church
James Sendereon
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