Minnesota Street Fair Heats Up Willmar Events Across Papers
Readers across Kandiyohi County report Willmar street fair success with Governor Van Sant in attendance and speeches on farming. Local papers praise exhibits at the harvest home edition of the Willmar Tribune, waterworks and boiler incident illustrations, and the town’s overall enterprising spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Hacker
Gregg
van Sant
S. M. Owen
Europe
Street Fairy
Bennon Monitor
Willmar Tribune
The
Tribune
Bird Island Caion
Minnegota
Herman
Granite Falls Tribune
Beardsley News
Redwood Falla Gazette
Kerkhoven Banner
Julius Thorson
Prof
Hilleboe
Benson Times
Litchfield News Ledger
Kandiyohi
Paynesville Press
Times
Richmond Standard
Fergus Falls
Threshing Ends in Gennesse Area Wheat Yields Noted
Gennesses Oct Threshing ends in this vicinity Wheat averaged four 15 bushels per acre Andrew Anderson of Maynard visiting his brother B P Anderson Nilson and Lindquist youths attended social in Atwater Friday Esther Anderson teaches district 58 opening day Florence Dahl teaches district 41 Willmar mason work by C A Peterson Willie Peterson visiting with Edwin at Jacksonville Scarlet fever afflicts Albin Rudolph Mabel Minnie Adena Peterson now recovered William Peterson returns from summer with Edwin at Jacksonville Carrie Lundquist Emil Anderson tied at Lundquist Lake Lillian last Sunday R A Peterson building a new engine house for the Duluth elevator at Atwater G M Roos of Waverly visits Atwater relations Miss Mary Olson Emma Lee attend Atwater school
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Anderson
Maynard I
B. P. Anderson
Nilson
Lindquist
Atwater
Esther Anderson
Florence Dahl
C. A. Peterson
Willie
Willimar
Albin
Rudolph
Mabel
Minnie
Adena Peterson
William Peterson
Edwin
Jacksonville
Carrie
Lundquist
Emil Anderson
Lake Lillian
R.A. Peterson
Duluth
G. M. Roos
Waverly
Mary Olson
Emma Lee
Gennessee
Old Building Moves to Outskirts as Center Grows
An old Barnatad building moved from the business center to Fourth Street after a 25 year run serving as drug and grocery shop. With rapid town growth, newer structures replace the aging frame building to clear space for expansion and better facilities. Farmers take an excursion to Beet Sugar Factory in Minneapolis to learn about sugar beets, with one fare round trip and a factory tour plus dinner. Railroads offer special excursion rates for the First Twentieth Century Missionary Convention in Minneapolis October 10–11 with round trip tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landmart
Dow
Dale & Boise
Fourth Street
Minneapolis
Missionary Societies of the Christian Church
Ex County Superintendent Takes Kandiyohi School Post
T B Diamond formerly Kandiyohi County schools superintendent has accepted the principalship of Kandiyoat echoot and will leave Bemonday to assume charge of the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandiyohl
T. B. Diamond
Achoola of Meaker Co
Wip
Kandiyoat Echoot
Bmondey
Ditebiiala Farrley
To Be Examined as Insane After Tooth Extraction
Jonas Fridman a 21 year old immigrant from Sweden living near Priam was brought before the probate judge after a dental extraction led to insanity. Doctors Frost and Johnson testified he is insane and Deputy Nordstrom took him to Fergus Falls Thursday night. The case cites hereditary mental illness and homesickness as contributing factors.
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Jonas Fridman
Priam
Frost
Johnson
Nordstrom
Fergus Falls
Fridman
Sweden
Kansas
Denly
Padlock on Church Door and Local Socials in Dakota
El Arneson reports strong business in North Dakota with good wheat crops and heavy straw from the harvest. Farmers faced threshing demand and machine shortages as plans to finish work rely on longer threshers. The Norwegian Lutheran church at East Norway Lake sees a padlocked door. leaders planned Sept 15 preaching. Endeavor social, hosted by Miss Gerda Wennerlund, promises refreshments and a social series. Mr and Mrs C H Anderson celebrated their second wedding anniversary with a surprise party and a gift of a half rack from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
el Arneson
North Dakota
Plano Company
East Norway Lake
Minn
Hoyme
United Church
Preus
Harstad
Norwegian Synod
Minneapolis Journal
Endeavor
Christian Endeavor Society
Gerda Wennerlund
C. H. Anderson
Robbery at Great Northern Depot and social notices
A safe at the Great Northern depot was blown open by burglars on Wednesday night taking about 50. With no night operator, the depot sits exposed to prowlers. Wedding announced for Charles William Hedman and Hilma Bergren on Wednesday Oct 16 at the bride’s mother's home in Dovre. The minister will be Rev. Morrison. Also reports: marriage licenses issued for John Olson to Helen Shaw and Fred W. Segerstrom to May vel Lydia Annette Johnson. Marie Reilson plans to open a music studio in Willmar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Jonson Times
Charles William Hedman
Hilma Bergren
Anna Bergren
Dovre
Eicesses
John Olson
Helen Shaw
Fred W. Segerstrom
Mayvel Lydia Annette Johnson
Marie Reilson
Willmar
Mikkleson
Local changes and moves noted in Kandiyohi area
Henry Wilson Atwater rents his farm to E L Ralph and others move into local properties. Mrs Ellen Covell returns from a five weeks visit with relatives in the cities and sister Ming. Elmer Early moves into the Fly Hare house near the depot, B W Jones takes over American House. Martin Sorensah leaves for Missouri and southwest states with wife and mother. Great Northern considers building new stock yards west of the depot. C A Alderson injured hauling hay but recovering with no broken bones. Miss Cora Norman begins teaching in East Lake Lillian. Mr and Mrs BE Broman host friends. a son is born to Albert Isaacson. George and Albert Enblom visit Miss Minnie Nelson in Grove. Addie Glader visits P Norman. John Carlson adds to his house. Gust Peterson contemplates moving to Willmar. Swedish M E church services at Tripoli led by missionary Miss Jacobson from India. Boblom visits Whitefield. Mrs H Broman and Esther Norman visit Willmar. Mrs J M Downes and Celia Grimes call Willmar friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great 1 Northern Sy. Co
Thurslay
Henry Stone
Republican Press
Kandiyohi
Cora Norman
Bamata
East Lake Lillian
BE. Broman
Albert Isaacson
George
Albert Enblom
Marthe
Tena
Minnie Nelson
Grove
Addie Glader
Whitefield
H. Broman
Esther Norman
Willmar
J. M. Downes
Celia Grimes
State Board Increases Kandiyohi assesses and local auctions
State Board of Equalization raised Kandiyohi values across livestock and tools with varied percentages. Town of Dovre saw a 30 rise on agricultural tools, totaling a 125 increase for that class. The issue lists auction sales from Oct to Nov and local moves, meetings, and social notes from Willmar and surrounding areas, including railroad crime arrests and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Equalization
Kandiyohi
Bank of Willmar
Kandiyobi
Dovre
State Board
Willmar council settles with insurer over power house loss
A special meeting of the village council approved settling with the insurer for a net loss of 6764.60 after salvage valued at 4305.88 and brick recovery of 4305.88. The report itemized building and machinery values, set boiler life to 18 years, and authorized plans for a new power house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Light Committee
Lyler
Willing
A. C. Johnson
Minneapolis
UFO
Wittinir
Milan
Vitluge
Wittman
Mina
Tim
Willmar
Husman Agency
Cnas
Blake Gen
Urtford Steam Roiler
Seminary Notes Reflect Local Social and Church Changes
Seminary notes report about 60 students at opening with increasing attendance. Jolly return of Deerland Moe and Bakke. A social last Saturday welcomed all, boarding club formed with A Suterback president Miss Kron secretary Mr Odegaard manager. Willmar church appointment Rev Joseph Hogg takes charge of Methodist Episcopal church services next Sunday. Various local visits noted including Glarum Landing families and past Willmar residents Sconberg and Rogen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deerland
Moe
Bakke
A. Suterback
Kron
Odegaard
Joseph Hogg
Methodist Episcopal Church
Willmar
REW BUILDING CONTRACT FOR NEW POWER HOUSE
The Willmar council considered bids for a new power house. J H Olson’s bid was accepted for a one story brick building with a raised basement and ornamental front. A committee will purchase boiler dynamo and switchboard. A Mozart Quartette concert at Swedish Baptist church, Oct 14, offers music by Prof Francke and artists Frida Eklund Miss Baumbach Theodor Eklund Maria Lagergren with admission 35 cents, 15 cents for children under twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Stalland
J. H. Olson
Olson
Johnson
Tyler
Alderman Williams
Mozart Quartette of
Chicago
Willmar
Francke
Frida Eklund
Misa Wilhelmina Baumbach
Theodor Eklund
Tevor
Mies Maria Lagergren
Soto
Prof. Prancke
Lrael
Wayward Girl May Porter Involved In Missing Money Case
May Porter of Cokato, employed by John Paulson, left her job during the village fair. About 230 dollars hidden in a bureau drawer also disappeared at the same time, suggesting an alliance with money. Officer Trau found Porter with one of the quartet of colored fingers and released her since no arrest warrant existed. Reports say this wasn’t her first escapade. Paulson notes she was a good worker but spent too much time on the streets at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Porter
Cokato
John Paulson
May
Trau
Ringville News Roundup Includes School Moves and Creamery Plans
Threshing ends for the year and Nyberg's auction reveals neighbors value. Dolley and Mary Coyne head to Wilkins county to teach, Hanna Coyne teaches in Warner. Georgesville creamery votes cement floor milk cooker and improvements. John Peterson enjoys Willmar street fair, while John Halverson works for Ole Sjei in Sedan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringville
Nyberg’s
Dolley
Mary Coyne
Wilkins County
Hanna Coyne
Warner
Georgeville Creamery Association
John Peterson
Willmar
John Halverson
Sedan
Ole Sjei
McPhee Company Delivers Evening Show Despite Lights Failure
The McPhee company drew a fair audience last night though many thought the show would be canceled due to a temporary electric outage. Performances were praised as excellent with specialties among the best Willmar has seen and repeatedly encored. The troupe plans The Two Orphans tonight with interludes between acts. An illustrated lecture by Professor Maria L. Sanford of the State University on Greek Art and Literature will follow at the High School building next Monday at 8 o'clock. the engaging speaker promises an informative address worth attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPhee
Willmar
Maria L. Sanford
State University
Regular W C T U Meeting At Mrs Young Home
A regular meeting of the W C T U will be held at the home of Mrs. Young on Thursday afternoon October 7 at 3 o'clock. A large attendance is requested as the report of the Minnesota state convention will be read to inspire the year s work. Be sure to attend.
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Sves
Svea
Westerberg Company
Johnson Brothers
A. O. Nelson
Nelson
Cora Peterson
Misa Peterson
Josie Nelson
Johnny Beck
Andrew Nordahl
Kenmare
N.D
Nels Nelson, Sr
Mary Granquist
Annie Triison
Tilda Lingren
Kerkhoven
E. Falks
Olof Waline
Roseland
Fahlun
Old Town
Kip McCue
Morrison
Litchfield
M. E
Brainerd
I. Damstra
P. L. Johnson
O. R. Smith
Morris
A. Hawkinson
White Geld
D.C. Abbott
Irving
Chas. A. Walen
Damstra
Erick Falk
Gust Peterson
Tennessee
Olof Olson
P. Bornstedt
Andrew Redig
Kandigobt
C. A. Gustafson
St. Paul
Harold Johnson
Dr. Johnson
Hans
Minnesota
Benjamin Williams
Washington
Mr. Williams
T. 5
Lawson
New London
Vernon
Petra
Minnie Boise
Tows
Tillie Moline
Gruber
Tia
Breckenridge
U. S. District Court
Mosher and
Welch
Brashaw
Mcl
Cain
Ed Bakke
James
William Vaughn
Westernnion Telegraph Office
J. 2. Wolpert
Thompson
Selma
Hilma Erickson
Arnold Erickson
J.£. F. Erickson
Peter Berteleon
Ortonville Journal
Tillie Larson
Grove City
Anderson
H. E. Finseth
Martha Sorenson
Munt
Aug. Holmgrem
N. Gilbert
Franzeen
East Salem
Otto Tieggall
David
Alma Anderson
Charles Johnson
John Swenson
Gee. Johnson
Colfax
Lyon County
Ole Solum
Kandlyohi Co
Ella Broberg
Grace Randall
Martha Haley
Messrs. G. Holmqnist
J. C. Estrem
E. Lawson
Chas Thorne
Nest Lake
C. E. Mybren
L.O. Thorpe
Boyd, Neste & Sandren
A. E. Morsberg
O. B. Glarum
Landing
Glenwood
Simon Bue
Montevideo
Hans Sconberg
Ole Rogen
Esteer
Granite ‘Tribune
John and
Martin Thorseth
T. J. Anderson
Olive Stansberry
Correll
Big Stone County
C.L. McLaughlin
Flossie
Sioux City
REW Building
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