Personal Mentions Across Willmar Area And Surrounding towns
Sheriff Bonde visits Benson Tuesday. Miss Towle arrives from Atwater Tuesday for a short stay. Florence Porter hosts in Benson. Hannah Norin returns from Canada for the winter. Ed and Mrs. Benson tour to Litchfield with stopovers. Numerous visits and travel including Willmar, Grove City, Vancouver, Seattle? No, Vancouver Washington state. Rev Gates guests at Diamond Lake. Swenson and New London visitors pass through Willmar. Spicer couple plan month away in New York City and beyond. General notes of social calls, moves, and travel of residents and visitors in Kandiy, Swift? The text records many short social mentions across Willmar, Benson, Litchfield, Grove City, and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Bonde
Benson
Mrs. C. Berg
Hannah Norin
Canada
H. P. Johnson
Harrison
James Sanderson
Edwin Sletten
Litchfield
Willmar
Celia van der Voort
Rev. H. Gates
Ray Bingham
Diamond Lake
Christian Swenson
New London
J. H. Ronesh
Ole Nicholson
Grove City
Martha Lorentzen
Vancouver
Wash
Ed Benson
Dokata
J. H. Olson
W. W. Pinney
Green Lake
Oliver Larson
Jeterlachen
Lina Gjems
Minneapolis
Lambrecht
Clara Gigstad
Cotttonwood
Devils Lake
R. T. Johnson
A. R. Smith
Dr. Allen
Mary Allen
Circleville
Ohio
St. Cloud
Spring Grove
St. Peter
Dedication of Bethesda Homes new aged facility at Bugle Lake
The Bethesda Homes building at Bugle Lake near Willmar will be dedicated Sunday November 20 with Rev. Johan Mattson of Battle Lake delivering the main address. The project began five years ago, with major donations from locals including Willmar, and the home will house at least 20 elderly people. The facility aims to expand to accommodate 50 and will serve Lutherans and others in need within its capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethesda Homes
Bugle Lake
Johan Mattson
Battle Lake
Bethesda Homes Corporation
Willmar
Sanderson & Thompson
Spicer
Lutheran Free Church
State Seining Our Lakes Aims To Rid Rough Fish
Work has begun at Eagle Aske and Lake Waconda to remove rough fish. A. and J. C. Gantenbein of New Albia Iowa field two crews for the project and will continue through May next year. They sell the haul to eastern dealers, returning good fish to the lakes. Public demonstrations protested the netting of buffalo fish. The Gantenbein family plans Willmar as home during the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Aske
Lake Waconda
J.C. Gantenbein
New Albia
Iowa
Gantenbein ‘Bros
Gantenbein Bros
Willmart
Hig Kandiyohi Lake
District Court Proceedings and Prize Awards in the City
A local court case ended with Bert Hall pleading guilty after evidence tied to a stolen pocket book, while a separate district awards contest named D N Tallman and Olof Jogren among winners for lawn and premises care. The article also notes upcoming political meetings and a minor auto accident near Willmar with no serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Larson
Bert Hall
State Reformatory
St. Cloud
Raymond
Hall
Larson
Bonde
Seattle
Commercial Club
D.N. Tallman
Ella Ave
Olof Jogren
7Th Street
Nels Jorgenson
11Th St
Mia. F. F. Nelson
C. B. Carlson
Peter Berg
Trott Ave
I. T. Cramer
Carl Freeberg
2Nd St
St Cloud Normal students hear talks and plans for programs
Amy Nelson attends St Cloud Normal while Prof Foster and Miss Kingston cover her classes during Friday absence. Freshmen recitations Sophomores essays Juniors debates Seniors orations with first program set for Oct 21. McClary spoke on The Treatment of Dumb Animals. Pictures taken for classes. Freshmen meet Friday in Room 6. John Feig elected president Frances MacNees VP Iden Rasmussen secretary treasurer Myron Cramer sergeant at arms. Martin Berg ill Monday. Northern Minnesota forest fires devastate Beaudette Spooner Pitt Sweift Zipple Engle Gravel Pit Spur area. 1,000 dead, 5,000 homeless, $50–$100 million loss. relief trains en route. Mrs Cora Bigham returned Tuesday from Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Nelson
St. Cloud Normal
Misa Palmer
St. Paul
Foster
Miss Kingston
McClary
John J .Feig
Frances MacNees
Iden Rasmuesen
Myron Cramer
Martin Berg
Beaudette
Spooner
Pitt
Sweift
Zipple
Engle
Gravel Pit
Church services and notices in Swedish and Lutheran congregations
Regular Sunday services are listed for SWED. M. with morning and evening times and a Thursday prayer meeting led by Rev. Andrew Nelson. Swedish Mission notes multiple services, Sunday school, and a Friday mission meeting with pastors Theo J. Paulson and others. Lutheran Free church lists Thursday prayer, Sunday confirmations, no Sunday school, and no evening service. Presbyterian outline includes morning worship, Sunday School, Y P S C E, and evening preaching with Rev. D. B. Spencer welcoming all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swed. M
Andrew Nelson
Theo. J. Paulson
Thomas McClary at Willmar M E church lecture
Thomas McClary delivered a powerful lecture titled The Mission of Mirth at the M E church last Monday evening. The talk inspired attendees to pursue cheerfulness and self improvement, with the church vowing to maintain high standards and continued patronage. Mr and Mrs A O Bryant hosted guests, including Mrs A H Bertram of Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McClary
M. E. Church
Willmar
Clary
A. O. Bryant
Endorsements of Judge Quale
An analysis of the election, praising Judge G E Qvale and opposing independent candidate Alva R Hunt. The Kandiyohi County bar endorses Qvale for re election, arguing his impartial, proven judicial record should keep the office from politics. The piece notes Hunt's independent bid aims to remove politics from the judiciary. The endorsement is dated October 1910 in Willmar Minnesota and cites past service and court affirmation of Qvale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim O'Connor
Renville
Renville County
Olivia
United States
T. O'Connor
Alva R. Hunt
District Court of
Twelfth Judicial District
Quale
Hunt
Independent Press
Madison, Minn
Kandiyohi County
G. E. Qvale
Qvale
Supreme Court
Dudge Qvale
Kandiyohi
Judge Quale
Monday Afternoon Club Opens Year at Mrs Crosby Home
The Monday Afternoon Club began its new year on October 10 at Mrs Alton Crosby's home. Members discussed roll call responses and exchanged club books before a social half hour with pink carnations as a centerpiece. The president, recently ill, attended. treasurer's report was read and several books sold at auction, including The Flute of the Gods and The Foreigner. Mrs Crosby was aided by Murial Tappan Olive Crosby and Gertrude Palm. Mrs Samuel Porter will host October 24 with Mrs J R Petersen delivering the magazine review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Crosby
Margarita
Pretty Wedding in Town of Irving
The marriage of Miss Martina Ditmarson and Mr. Herbert C. Feig was performed at the Ditmarson home with eighty guests. The ceremony featured a floral arch, pink and white decorations, and a Mendelssohn march, followed by a reception and breakfast in a lawn tent. The couple will reside in McGregor ND after November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martina Ditmarson
D. Ditmarson
Irvving
Herbert C. Feig
John Feig
Ditmarsson
Feig
Adeline Feig
Minnie Johnson
Anton Ditmarson
Mies Louise Olson
C. FE. Nordberg
New London Lutheran Free Church
Local Briefs From Litchfield And Willmar Area
Misa Abby Edgree left for Brown's Valley to take a dry goods job. Hunters headed to Long Lake for a week. Ladies Aid groups plan October meetings and church services are announced. W C T A to hear Miss Lange on temperance in schools. Allen Roberts hosts cousins with art contest. Gold Medal contest set for Presbyterian church. Albert Gilbertson travels to Germany for the Passion Play and holiday plans in Sweden, Norway, London, and Willmar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Abby Edgree
Brown's Valley
al Carlson
Henry Rice
Fred Ackerman
Ed Sanderson
Long Lake
J. O. Lundberg
Litchfield
Lundberg
Beckville
Ola Nelson
Thurasday
W. C
T. A
Susan B. Hodgson
6Th St
Allen Roberts
Kansas City
Roberts
Elsie Roberts
Presbyterian Church
Mesdaumes C. E. Gerretson
G. W. Jorris
H. Craswell
J. D. Parnell
G. W. Johnson
Albert Gilbertson
Germany
Also Mentioned on This Page
John S. Johnson
Caroline Christine Torkelson
John Q. Peterson
Edna A. Peterson
Martina C, Ditmarson
Carl Graverson
Amanda Matilda Sonstegard
C. BE. Oberg
Chicago
Carrie Winblad
Swedish Baptist Home For
Widow Jones
Boston
Young Men’s Store
Chase-Lister
Chase-Lister Company
Opera House
W. L. Crosby
Herbert Crosby
Crosby
Mec Kuster
Swenson
Hornbeck
Nyquist
Benson Bros. & Jorvin
Emma Rykken
A. L. Nelson Music Store
Nelson Studio
Misa Rykken
Gustavus Johnson
Johnson
Merchants Hotel
W. L. Grosby
Chase-Lister Theatrical Company
F. A. Rogers
Montana
North Dakota
Mr. Rogers
Jno
Senator Clapp
Republican County Committee
Moses EB. Clapp
Frank
Willmar Lake
Turtle
Mr. Enyard
Carlson Hall
Cora Bigham
Vale
Minn
Samuel Porter
George Muller
George H. Otterners
P. A. Frye
T. O. Gilbert
R. W. Stanford
Elias Rachie
John H. Styles
Martin E, Tew
L. E. Covell
Irving
Halverson
Nelson
Halvoreen
Mrs. J. Carruthers
Oshkosh
Eau Claire
Ladies’ Aid
Martha Berg
Eagle Lake
A. P. Brandt
M. B. Michaelson
Advent
Litchfield News-Ledger
Wm. Hengstler
S J. Cloud Presbytery
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Mankato
P. R. Sletten
Twin Cities
Tribune
Minneapolis Daily News
W. A. Thomas & CO
Logan & Bryan
N.V. Stork
Ames Block
the Fair Furniture Store
Wm. Davidson
S. E. Magniuson
S. E. Magnuson
Mulmar
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