Court Calendar Shrinks Amid Busy Willmar Docket
Judge Daly adjourned the district court sessions to October 24 after a very short term. The civil calendar fell from 55 to seven cases with several moved to out of term. Cases include Hansen Nelson et al for 4 Judicial road and others against town boards, banks, hospitals, and insurers. Several cases settled or continued, several tried with mixed verdicts.
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Daly
Tuesaday
Renville
Hans Nelson
Hans Nelson Et al For 4 Judicial Road On the Line Between Kandiyahi and Stearns
G. A. Stark
Harold F. Paulson
Amanda Erickson
Town Board of
Norway Lake
Claude J. Ehrenberg
Willmar Hospital
Henry
Julia Warner
John Thelander
Alice Thelander
Union Central Life Insurance Co
First National ‘Bank of Litchfield
Bottineau County Bank
O. W. Kroona
Carl Hanson
Frank Bolin
J. H. Martin
J. A. Rowat
J.ja. Rowat
W. J. Ruddy
L. H. Ellifson
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Co
Jos. Marsh
C. My
Paul R. R
Hennepin County
E. J. McNulty
W.T. Ruddy
Mr. Birddy
S. A. Carlsteadt
State of Minnesota
Lundquist Motor Co
Vinje Luther League to Hold October Meeting
The Vinje Luther League schedules its regular monthly meeting for Monday evening October 16. The program includes Ella Bakken vocal solo Hildred Brohaugh violinello Alice Price treadings Gladys and Abbie Stromert piano duet Supt Brohaugh address and a Male Quartet selection. TO OPEN OCTOBER 24TH Willmar Bible School begins its second year with Profs Dixon and Parness welcoming students and new interior improvements noted. An accident at Litchfield Ave and Fifth Street involved an Overland driven by Howard Wright and Chief Ole Westgard in which only minor damage occurred to both vehicles.
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Vinje Luther League
Ella Bakken
Hildred Brohaugh
Alice Price
Gladys
Abbie Stromert
Atdress
Supt. Brohaugh
Willmar Bible School
Dixon
Parness
Litchfield Ave
Fifth Street
Overland
Howard Wright
Ford
Ole Westgard
Westgard
Wright
Barn Blaze Tops Fifth Fire This Period
Fire department fought a barn fire at 204 Pacific Avenue on Porto Rico Avenue. The structure owned by F. O. Berglund burned to ashes with coal wood hay inside. Fire crews arrived late due to mistaken directions. no injuries reported.
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F. O. Berglund
Porto Rico Ave
Pacific Avenue
West Park Ave
Sperryville
Modern Woodmen Meet Features Films and Speaker
The Modern Woodmen of America will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday evening October 11. State Deputy BE Burns of Minneapolis will address the gathering. Two reels of high class moving pictures titled Who is My Neighbor? will be shown. The meeting is open to all with no admission charged.
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Woodmen of America
BE. P. Burns
Minneapolis
Willmar Scouts Lead Paper Drive Across City
Boy Scout Troop No 2 of Willmar campaigns to collect old magazines catalogs and newspapers this week ending Saturday. Residents are asked to place papers for pickup and organizers hope proceeds fund troop uniforms.
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Willmar
O. B. Augustson
the Tribune
Former Willmar Residents Visit Perry Family
Former Willmar residents Mrs. Olina Nederhus and her son Oscar of Perry Town stay with Mrs. John West in the city. They lived in Willmar thirteen years ago. Oscar left Monday for Perry and Mrs Nederhus will remain until Saturday before returning home.
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Olina Nederhus
Oscar
Perry
Town
John West
Willmar
Nederhus
City Schools Enroll Record High Students on October 1
Enrollment in city public schools on October 1 reached a new high, about 50 more than the same date in 1921. Nine new pupils entered the grades last year as officials note the heaviest enrollment in school history.
Four Year Old Boy Dies In Hazel Run Barn Fire
The four year old son of Arthur Mikkelson of Hazel Run died in a barn fire. The barn was consumed by flames and the child was trapped inside as the structure burned.
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Arthur Mikkelson
Hazel Run
County Horseshoe Tournament Set for Sunday in Willmar
The second county horseshoe tournament of the year will be held Sunday afternoon in Willmar. Entries are being taken at the Dodge Service Station and the Edison Shop. The event starts at 1 30 on Augusta avenue near Peterson's Feed Mill. At least four courts are prepared. Entry fee is five 0 cents with prizes funded by the pool. The group elimination system will replace last year's method. Entries close Saturday. Teams from across the county are expected.
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Willmar
Dodge
Edison Shop
Peterson's Feed
Augusta Ave
3Rd
4Th Streets
Augusta Avenue
North Side Grocery Sells to Browns Valley Buyer
David Hoglund sold the North Side Grocery building and lot and business to Carl Beaulieu of Browns Valley. Beaulieu has taken charge and plans to honor existing accounts and retain patrons. Hoglund will receive payments on accounts at 915 Ella Avenue.
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David Hogland
North Side Grocery
Carl Beaulieu
Browns Valley
Beaulieu
Hoglund
Ella Avenue
Builders win Sauk Centre State School project
The J. H. Olsen & Co. were awarded a contract to rapidly construct a collage and bungalow at the State Girl School in Sauk Centre. Excavation has started and work will begin next week. Nelson of New London is on the crew. A local firm won a barn contract.
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J. H. Olsen & Co
Sauk Centre
Nelson
New London
Lutheran Free Church PS Program for Wednesday
The Lutheran Free Church PS program lists performers for Wednesday October 18. Vocal duet Birdie Rykken and Beat The Eckwall. Recitation Lara Wakefield. Piano duet Myrtle Wilson and Anna Grace Nelson. Reading Earl Garstad. Vocal solo Mrs. Moen. Speech Mr. Dixon.
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Lutheran Free Church Y PS
Birdie Rykken
Beat the Eckwall
Lara Wakefield
Myrtle Wilson
Anna Grace Nelson
Reading
Earl Garstad
Mrs. Moen
Mr. Dixon
Four hunters fined for open water hunting on Lake Elizabeth
Warden Olzon and Warner detained four hunters last week for hunting on open water at Lake Elizabeth. Each was fined 11.15 dollars totaling 11.15 dollars per person. Three hail from Minneapolis, one from Atwater. ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL A Harvest Festival will be held at the Oak Park M. E. church Wednesday evening, October 18. Talent from Willmar and Atwater has been procured so the program promises to be a good one. A cafeteria lunch will be served after the program. Everybody welcome.
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Lake Elizabeth
Olzon
Warner
Minneapolis
Atwater
Oak Park
M. E
Willmar
New Electrician Joins Halvorson & Opheim Firm
Mr. Petit of the General Service of Minneapolis is the new electrician engaged by Halvorson & Opheim. He starts work in the firm quarters at the corner of Third Street and Litchfield Avenue.
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Petit
General Service of
Minneapolis
Halvorson & Opheim
Third St
Litchfield Ave
Moves to new home of Singer Sewing manager
B J Annette manager of the Singer Sewing Machine Company in the city has moved into his new home on Third St West the residence formerly occupied by Mr Hoffman. The five year old son of Erick Molline of Svea was operated on last Saturday at Rest Hospital for a severe case of acute ruptured appendix. At this writing the boy is doing very nicely.
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B. J. Annette
The
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Third St. West
Mr. Hoffman
Erick Moline
Svea
New Bookkeeper Named at Johnson Erickson Motor Co
Mias Alice Annette has joined Johnson Erickson Motor Company as the new bookkeeper on Third Street.
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Mias Alice Annette
The
Johnson-Erickson Motor Company
Third Street
Found skeletons of six Indians in mound
Lawrence Larson uncovered bones while plowing on the old farm at Lake Florida. He found six Indian remains which Dr. Lynde in New London examined and identified by distinctive high cheekbones. Some skeletons were later viewed in Willmer.
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Lawrence Larson
E Lawrence Larson
Lake Florida
Mr. Larson
New London
Lynde
Willmér
Willmar Schools Observe Fire Prevention Day
Last Monday Willmar schools held fire drills in every building. Teachers gave free talks on fire prevention in the grades. Principals at the Junior and Senior High Schools spoke on the subject. A new order of fire drills is being prepared for upcoming regular drills.
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Willmar
Skeleton foot display in window interests shoppers
The Capital Shoe Company features an electrically operated skeleton foot in its window showing the bones moving as a person walks. The demonstration surprises many passersby who did not know foot bones move with every step.
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Capital Shoe Company
State Puzzle Contest Invites Entries from Youths
A special page announces an illustrated state name puzzle with eight illustrations each representing a state. Participants write the illustration number and state name, mail to the Tribune Willmar Minnesota State Contest Editor. Closes October 21 with seven cash prizes totaling seven dollars for seven neat correct answers. winners named October 25.
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Tribune
Will- Mar
Minnesota
Swedish Lutheran home fundraiser visit in Willmar
Mrs. Hilda Nelson of the Home for Children at Vasa visited this county last week gathering contributions from members of congregations in Willmar Pennock Svea and Christine. She stayed with Mr. and Mrs. A M Endersbe in Willmar. Mrs Nelson is an acquaintance of Mrs Endersbe and both are Bethesda Hospital graduates.
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Hilda Nelson
Vasa
Willmar
Pennock
Svea
Christine
A. M. Endersbe
Nelson
Esther Pearson to Sing in Recital at Bechel Lutheran Church
Soprano Esther Pearson will perform a recital at Bechel Lutheran Church on Friday night October 27 under Bethel Men's Society auspices. Tickets are on sale by society members. Pearson is a noted local soloist who has appeared here before.
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Esther Pearson
Bechel Lutherat
Bethel Men's Society
Miss Pearson
Our City
Gustavus Adolphus College to Host State Oratorical Contest
Gustavus Adolphus College plans a state level oratorical contest. Willmar District will hold a contest to select its best speaker to compete in the state finals in January or February.
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Gustavus Adolphus College
Willmar
Street Commissioner Resignation Shakes Willmar City
Swan Larson yesterday resigned as Willmar street commissioner. Fred H. Wacker, veteran in sewer and street work, was appointed to oversee duties until the city council elects a successor.
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Oner
Swan Larson
Willmar
Fred H. Wacker
Surprise gathering for Osuld Knutson at son in law home
About 400 friends and neighbors gathered at the Kleven home to give Osuld Knutson a cheering surprise. Rev. Arnt Vaaler spoke for the visitors and presented a purse of 175 dollars. Hon. P. H. Frye offered words of encouragement as Knutson, using crutches, enjoyed the outdoors with guests after a summer accident in North Dakota that cost him a knee.
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Osuld Knutson
Mr. Knutson
North Dakota
Legionnaires Commit to New Orleans Convention Trip
Uncertainty remains on exact headcount for the national Legion convention in New Orleans October 6 to 21. Minnesota delegates from Willmar will depart by special lesson train Saturday or Sunday, with rail rates and Pullman hotel quarters arranged. Notables include H G Young F J Rosemier Dick Weed and others from Willmar Osakis Ortonville.
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New Orleans
Willmar
Minnesota
Minneapolis
St. Louis
H. G. Young
F. J. Rosemier
Qsakis
Dick Weed
Ortonville
Arthur Carlson
Edwin E.oleon
Dean Burns
Ed Stenson
Leland Sather
Svea Lutheran Young Peoples Program Friday Oct 13
The Svea Lutheran church Young Peoples Society plans a Friday program featuring trio Minnie Fridland Amy Fridland and William Peterson a Ladies Chorus song reading by Mrs Albin Freed a cornet solo by Clarence Granoski another trio by Minnie Amy Fridland and William W Peterson followed by lunch. Petit Jury dismissed in District Court after one case. other jurors paid off. Grand Jury dismissed next morning.
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Sveayps the
Young Peoples Society
Svea Lutheran Church
Minnie
Amy Fridland
William Peterson
Albin Freed
Cornet
Clarence Granoski
William Wn.peterson
Bethel Lutheran Ladies Hold Food Sale and Meeting
The Ladies of Bethel Lutheran church announce a food sale featuring home baked bread cakes cookies pies and doughnuts to be held Saturday October 14 at Palace Grocery. Helpers should bring food by noon. Bethel Ladies Aid also meets Thursday afternoon October 19 with Mesdames Nele Swenson Isaac Johnson Cornel Johnson Wu N Peterson A J Nelson Sam Nelson E Ohsberg and C Wallin serving.
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Ladies of the Bethel Lutheran Church
Palace Grocery
Bethel Ladies Aid
Mesdames Néle Swenson
Isaac Johnson
Cornel Johnson
N. Peterson
A. J. Nelson
Sam Nelson
E. Ohsberg
C. Wallin
Joint ownership of Maynard restaurant T
Alvin Skjefte joins John Kramer as co proprietor of a Maynard restaurant. The new management opened that week signaling a change in leadership and operation of the dining venue.
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Alvin Skjefte
John Kramer
Maynard
Glace
De Camp funeral rites attendance recalled in Nebraska family
Jens Christianson and daughter Mrs. Martin Dybdahl of Hartington Nebraska and James Christianson of New Castle Nebraska returned home Saturday after attending the De Camp funeral rites in the city.
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Jens Christianson
Martin Dybdahl
Hartington, Neb
James Christianson
New Castle,Neb
Raised Champion Holstein Bull Born on 1922 Minnesota Farm
The 1922 Minnesota State Fair Champion Holstein bull, born at Herman Tallakson farm, was owned by John B. Irving of Minneapolis. The bull changed hands several times, later owned by J. B. Irving, and photographed for the Minneapolis Journal. The animal is now entered in the national contest.
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John B. Irving
Minneapolis
Herman Tallakson
Tallakson
Robert Thompeon
Otto Bergquiat
Schroeder
Moorhead
Wood Lake
Clover Farm
J. B. Irving
Minneapolis Journal
Springtime to Be Given by American Legion
The American Legion will present a two act fantasy of mirth and music called Springtime on November 1 at the Opera House to benefit ex service men. Professional direction and Willmar talent will fill roles and dances with Russell Curran heading the committee. Rehearsals start in about two weeks. Also a bake sale by the Ladies of St Mary’s Catholic Church is set for Ackerman’s Meat Market on Saturday afternoon October 14.
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American Legion
Opera
Willmar
Russell Curran
Magnus Johnson to Speak Here at Masonic Temple
Hon Magnus Johnson a Farmer Labor candidate for Governor will address local voters at the Masonic Temple on Thursday October 19 his first county address of the present campaign Progressive voters know his work for common folks in the legislature where he has served several terms All voters of the community are invited to hear him discuss his measures and positions.
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Magnus Johnson
Farmer-Labor Party
Masonic Temple
Johnson
Fire Destroys Barn Garage and Homes in Sixth Street Blaze
A morning fire on Sixth Street destroyed the Olson barn and a Campbell garage, spreading to a Wright chicken house and other structures. Fire crews used two hoses from Sixth Street and Seventh Street mains, with water delivered by pails to protect nearby houses. Losses include two stores, two bicycles, storm windows, and Mrs Olson’s furniture. Olson was away and uncertain of total damage.
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Sixth Street
Ernest Olzon
W. Wright
Sagt Campbell
Sixth St
Monongalia
Seventh St
Minnesota Ave
Olson Barn
Hugh Campbell
Campbell
Olson
van Wright
Mr. Olson
Peter Hoagland
Tailor C H Herbi Opens Shop for Erickson & Erickson
Mr C H Herbi will open his tailor shop on Monday October 16. He will handle alterations for Erickson & Erickson and also offer repair, pressing and cleaning. The shop sits on the second floor of the new Erickson building recently bought from Paul Hedin. All stock moved from the old location to the new store next door.
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C. H. Herbi
Erickson & Erickson
Herbs
Erickson &Erickson
Paul Hedin
Confirmed Seventeen At Norway Lake Church Service
Rev O Risvold assisted Rev Sotendah at Norway Lake church last Sunday confirming seventeen youths and giving communion to a 120 person gathering. The West Norway Lake church doors were opened for the service and the morning offering totaled $140. This is Risvold’s third class in the district and the largest group yet.
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O. Risvold
Sotendah
Norway Lake Church
Church of the West
Former Pastor Horatio Gates Returns to City for Visit
Rev. Horatio Gates, former pastor of St Luke's, arrived Tuesday for a several day stay with friends in the city, staying at the home of Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Gerretzon.
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Horatio Gates
St Luke's
Mrs N A Jenson Recovering After Minneapolis Hospital Op
Mrs N A Jenson recovered from an operation at Swedish Hospital Minneapolis three weeks ago and is now at home in Crookston with her father Br N A Jenson.
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Aiee
E. F.' Burns
Mprs
Woodmen Meeting
Parent Teachers Association
EYEN
Emil Bjornberg
Wilcox
Bjornberg
Meeiae Valley
Seatle
Mary
Nebraska
Robert Boon
H. Tallakson
Sioux City
Ragnar Thyden
Nora
Gertrude Thyden
Mildred Benedict
Iowa
Helen Rothwell
Fremont
Anderson
John
Aale
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