District Court in Session Delivers Rulings and Football Notes
District Court convened last Monday with a grand jury under foreman P.O. Greenfield and is in session. One indictment returned but not public. Dismissals in Acthan v Spicer. Burr v Hackett verdict for plaintiffs. Minor cases unresolved. Lavine Johnson v Bomsta added. Grand jury probes Sterling Securities cases draw many witnesses from Minneapolis and north county. Football notes cover a cancelled game, upcoming trip to Montevideo to face Windom Institute, and lineup adjustments. Several local residents attend Eagle Lake picnic. mid-October social updates and travel between towns mentioned.
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P.O. Greenfield
Pennock
Lars Acthan
Spicer
H. C. Daugherty
J. M. Carmachial
John Wallin
Burr
Hackett
Lavine
Johnson
Anna H. Bomsta
Geo. H. Otterness
Chas. Johnson
Morrow and Wise Causes
Montevideo
Windom Institute
Thau
Erickson
Styles
Ostridson
Lars Pedersen
Manly Holt
Flop Johnstone
Severinson
Obituary H W Johnson and Family Farewell
Obsequies for Harold H W Johnson were held with Willmar and Souris lodge members assisting. The pallbearers included Gov. A E Rice and G P Karnand as mourners gather, the Willmar family planning a Willmar home. The obituary notes Johnsons life, his banking roles in Roth and Souris, and a long, valued friendship with local writer who praises his kindness and integrity.
Stranger Found Dead Near Sioux Falls Factory Plant
The body of a young man, identified by letters as Clarence A. Ernest, was found mangled near the Economy Boiler Co plant east of town this morning. Coroner Branton took the body to Peterson's undertaking establishment. he had worked at Columbus, N. D. and was about 22 with a little money. Evidence suggests a fall from a freight train between cars. Many relatives and neighbors attended the funeral held at a Lutheran church. pallbearers and officials listed. Conductor H. Wright suffered a serious accident near DeGraff last Friday. he is recovering in Willmar. Other notes cover Normal Department class officers, recent picnics, school programs, and local farm updates in West Lake.
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Souris
N. D. Messenger
Roth
H. W. Johnson
State Bank
Harold William Johnson
Morrison County
Minn
Wm. Olson
Christian Johnson
Willmar
Harold
Willmar Seminary
North Dakota
State Bank of
Harold Johnson
Doc
Woodmen
Westhope Masonic Lodge
Bottineau
Westhope Masons
Fife
Sioux Falls
Economy Boiler Co
Branton
Peterson
Clarence A. Ernest
Columbus
N. D
Buriial
Wright
H. V. Wright
DeGraff
Corner Sixth
Monongalia
Praaident
Lucy Peterson
Herbert Hedberg
Florence Kuntz
Robert Johnson
Eagle Lake
Emma Boreen
Spicer
Miss Osborn
Jean Mitchella School
Alma Wangsness
Mr. Forsberg
The
Model School
Normal Claas
Local church notices fill town schedule
Multiple congregations in Willmar publish monthly and weekly services. The Baptist Ladies Mission Circle meets first Wednesdays at 2 pm. Midweek Thursday 7 30 pm. Little Hespa program next Friday 7 30 pm with guest A Oliver Lawrence of Chicago. Bible school 9 30 am worship 10 45 am Young People 6 30 pm evening gospel 7 30 pm English services next Sunday. First Methodist invites all, with services 10 30 am and 7 30 pm, Sunday school 11 46 am Epworth League 6 45 pm. new conference year begins with past policy. Nor wa Norwegian and English confirmation at 10 30 am. no Sunday school or evening service. Swedish Mission and Lutheran groups list prayer meetings, regular services, and future meetings, with announcements on offerings and choir events. Other notes include marriage licenses, social events at the Swedish Lutheran church, and two local families traveling to visit relatives. A baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. Solon Ben-
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West Lake
J. B. Jacobson
Pennock
Assen
Olaf
Erick
Mise Clara
Mari Rood
Edward Road
W. L. Aasen
Norval Helgeson
M. H. Ausen
Jacob Jacobson
Syvert Reigstad
Albert Lien
Willmar
W. L. Anson
Nory Jacobson
Ed. Bergstad
Thomas Rood
O'iver
Misa Gina Povernd
Peder Lien
Ole Stat
Fersas Falls
Baptist
Ladies' Mission Circle
A. Oliver Lawrence
Chicago
First Methodist
J. L. Parmeter
Epworth League
NORW
Lutheran Synod
the Missionary Society
P. O. Rannestad
Rrr
Swedish Mission
Svening
Ladies’ Aid
Andrew Ray
Andrew Fridlund
T W. Ostling
Eric Westlund
Lewis Hedlund
Lutheran Free
C Church
St. John’s Church
St. John's Ladies* Society
Austen's
Yere Bethel Lutheran
W. E. Pearson
A. M
Higmessa
Iere
Emma Berg
Atwater
Misa Emms
T. Johnson
Juahak
Diamond Lake
Martin Jorgenson
W. E. Pesraon
Lewis Nordgren
Minneapolis
J. O'Tools
St. Paul
Aaron Carlson
Ringo Lake
Geo. Sanderson
North Dakota
Olga Olson
Oscar Melander
Milton
N. D
Elyira Rasmunsonu
Whitefield
Kulm
N.D
Brick Elkjer
Forstan Iunday
Martin Johngen
Svea
D. N. Tallman
New York
Pennsylvania
Hilda Broman
Ada
C. F. Olson
Irene Stevens
Geo. Stevens
Benson Sunday
Willie Carlson
Emma Carlson
Lake Elizabeth
N. P. Carlson
Clara Rasmussen
Auater
Vigerta
State Normal
Winona
D. of H
Odd Fellows Hall
Darwin
David Swenson
Thursaday
Telford
Walter and
Gunt
Kenneth Rodberg
Emma Rodberg
Bengon
James Sanderson
Synod Church
J. N. Andersen
Karl Andrews
G. N. Depot
Hermap
Bill Hopkins
Ole 8
Rasmussen
Syea
Joe Broberg
Wttleson
New London
Ida Broberg
Mamre
C. W. Lonn
Vera Nelaon
Roweland
Nelaon
Dist. No
Marius Bosch
Local and Personal Notes From Willmar Area
Births, visits, trips, and gatherings across Willmar and vicinity. Names include Free, Berg, Larson, Lidstone, Jorgenson, Pesron, Nordgren, OTools, Carlson, Sanderson, Melander, Rasmunsonu, Elkjer, Tallman, Broman, Olson, Doyle, Anderson, Von Verde, Carlson, Rasmussen, Swenson, Selvig, Rodberg, Rodberg, Sanderson, Nielsen, Nelaon. Highlights: numerous weekend visits, a Swift County Fair special train, confirmations at Synod church, school assignments, and heartfelt thanks following a death.
State candidates make talks at Willmar and Red Wing
The Lea and Burnquist speeches at a test night drew a well filled audience. Burnquist spoke first, impressing listeners with a forceful talk on brewery influence in Minnesota politics. Les read from a written excerpt asserting a brewery lobby's long reach in state affairs and urging a county option law to bar brewer interests from politics.
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Lea
Burnquist
Opera House
Willmar
Les
Red Wing
Minnesota
State
Washington
A Pretty Church Wedding in Willmar
A church wedding at the Lutheran Free church in Willmar last Wednesday afternoon Sept 20 unites John Willie Landberg and Jennie Mathild Otterness. The ceremony, music, and reception occur with family and townspeople attending, including the couple’s relatives Elmer Otterness and Henry Otterness as wedding party. The newlyweds plan residence at 411 Fifth Street after Oct 15.
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Lutheran Free Church
John Willie Landberg
Peter Landberg
Jennie Mathilds Otterness
John B. Otterness
Effie Otterness
Elmer Otterness
Henry Otterness
Groomeman
Free Church Young People’s Society
Lendberg
Fifth Street
Willmar Tribune
Island Republic Has a Boom in Cuba Says Capt Rice
Capt Cushman A Rice of Camaguey Cuba reports unprecedented prosperity in Cuba during a month’s visit. U S land investors reap big returns. Swedish colonists see 400 percent sugar land gains. War boosts markets and tourism. hotels rise. Walter J Kingsley hired as press agent. Gen Mario G Menocal praised as conservative. Capt Rice notes English officer respect, German efficiency, French soldiers unfavorably viewed. L Collinge spent Sunday at home in Benson.
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Cuba
Cushman A. Rice
Camaguey
Dis Tather
A. EB. Rice
United States
Capt. Rice
Europe
Cubs
Walter J. Kingsley
New York
Kingsley
Seoul
Mario G. Menocal
Cornell University
Congress
Rice
England
Ada
Lord Kitchener
Prince of Wales
Royal House
U. S
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Esther Larsen
Ellen Larsen
Amy Severinson
Helga Berg
Ruth Beck
Cecelia Barrett
Edna Johnson
Idella Melos
Muriel Anderson
Evangeline Nygaard
Thelma Curran
Lars Pederson
Reuben Anderson
Dan Burns
Frank Sather
Sanford Osmundson
Walter Erickson
Harold Severinson
Clarence Englund
Elroy Peterson
Paul Holt
Irvin Peterson
P. M. Sandness
D. S. Rasmusson
Elvira
August Johnson
Isaac Johnson
LaMonte
la Moure
Edward Tait
L. R. Tait
H. E
Olivia
Morton
Franklin
Redwood Falls
Majestic Theatre
Woandertel
Eton
Pathe
Brodie
Wes
Becker Ave
Jane McDonald
Tal Mt. Wo
Cara and Wate
Home Lodge
Willmar Lodge
O. F
A.M
F. W. Powell
Holzinger
Kerkhoven
Gov. A. E. Rice
S. B. Qvale
G. P. Karnand
F. G. Handy
Chris Ackerman
Fairview Cemetery
Slater
Hannah Johnson
State of
Boblit
Emmetsburg
Town
Holcomb
Dunnell
Oothers
Gilbert Sampson
Maren Dorthea Sampson
Thorson
Litchfield Ave
Honefos
Ringerike
Norway
America
Whitewater
Wis
Fort
Stranger
Clarence Earnest
O. H. Dale
F. J. Stansberry
O.thorson
J. H. Thorson
Chamberlain
Gilbert Hanson
Edgerton
Trena Anderson
Land
Ellen Tallakson
Chas
Engman
O. Thorson
Sjotvedt
Michaelson
Messrs
T. O. Thoreon
J'O. Knudson
K. A. Solberg
N. Tallakson
A. O. Qvale
E. Holt
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Terial L. W
Gade
D. D
M. L
John Pailin
Epworth League Meeting
John Willie Lundberg
Jennie Mathilda Otterness
Carl J. Relstad
Olga Peterson
Stephens D. Turner
Chloe E. Schneider
Wesley E. Green
Seattle
Wash
Elias |Johnson
Elias Johnson
Segerstrom
N. P. Nelson
Charles Johnson
Myrtle
Mr. and
M: Ton
Yoatold Solon Ben
W. J. Free
Edith Tatt
Minnie Berg
Granite Falla
Mise
Esther Larson
M. M. Sawing Club
H. B. Lidstone
Jamestown
Algor Peterson
Col Tax
B. A. Doyle
Watertown
E. D. Woodcock
Hal Anderson
Life Fails
Mable Sorenson
E. M. von Verde
Loraine
Duluth
G. Sampson
Hammond Witt
Senate
Twin Cities
3. D. Works
Ms Nquor
Fernest
Mqnor
Hammond
Lee
L. O. Thorpe
California
Axel Johnson
Hume
Cal
Swedish Baptist Church
Minnie Peterson
Salespeople Association
Salespeople’s
Carlson Hall
Joe Brawery
Wilbur
Eckman
Gust Green
St. Cloud
Anton Larson
Bowman
N. Dak
Norway Lake
Benjaminson
Arne Larson
Alfa Olson
Anderson
Vera Lesteberg
Frank Lake
M. Quamme
Sunbury
Mra. B. Paulson
John Erlamison
Georgeville
W. Nordstrom
Park Rapids, Jows
Peter Erickson
Kendlyohl
Iown
Erick Eriikson
Frank H. Knox
Madale
Bert
Detrott
Wilmer
Island Republic
L. Collinge
Benson
Astrew
Hectors Raises
G. ©. Thorpe
S. N. Tallman Millard
J. C. Eovem
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