Busy schedule of local residents visiting friends
Personal mentions record a flurry of short travels and guest visits. Danielson spent Sunday in the Twin Cities while P. W. Peterson headed to Fargo for a few days of business. Many others, including Mrs. J. R. Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Miss Nellie Nelson, and Elmer Brogren, travel to St. Paul, Benson, Kerkhoven, and beyond for visits, work, or hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Danielson
Twin Cities
P. W. Peterson
Fargo
George Tyler
Elk River
Willmar
Peter Rasmusson
Nellie Nelson
Minneapolis
A. N. Lewis
St. Paul
Ed. Lewis
Ella Boy
Emma Syse
Benson
Amy
Marion Hanecom
Hanscom
Green Lake
J. R. Peterson
C. Querna
Glee
Madison
Lewis W. Hedlund
Emma
Kerkhoven
J. C. Forsberg
Aga Lillian
Boyd McKee
Ole Anderson
Breckenridge
Erick Nelson
New Baptist Church
Elmer Brogren
New London
W. H. McCune
Sioux City
Iowa
H. F. Porter
D. Elmquist
A. Palmquist
Litchfield
Nest Lake
Nels Johnson
Elias Rachie
Anti-Saloon League
Alexandria
John A. Johnson
Harry
Olof Brogten
Cassel
J. H. Henjum
Inez
Memorial Commission Letter Calls for Public Johnson Memorial
The Minnesota Johnson Memorial Commission announces the launch of a popular fund to honor Governor John Albert Johnson. It urges nationwide participation with individual gifts limited to one dollar, highlights local accountability, and aims to raise at least 25 000 dollars by November 1. Contributions to be sent via local newspapers to treasurer B F Nelson in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Eberhart
Johnson Memorial Fund
St. Paul
Governor John Albert Johnson
Johnson
Employers of Labor
B. F. Nelson
Security Bank
Minneapolis
John Albert Johnson
C. D. O'Brien
C. W. Ames
Emily Lindgren
P. R. Sletten
Strom
the Tribune
B. Ber
Lofpe Son Trom
Horson
Malia ‘Township
Ust Lindman
Nes Motte
Kedrew
Belgeral
Aretmuder Secs
Otte O Tolmgren
Arthur Brickeon
Peter H
Parker
Pennock
Jenni
Eter
Anton Peterson
Andrew Peterson
Minn
Destructive City Fire Destroys Barn and Shops
A major blaze Thursday afternoon wrecked the Glarum feed barn and nearby properties. The fire consumed the barn and three horses, damaged Olson’s undertaking shop, Parson timber shed, and caused about 6000 dollars in losses. Insurance covered most, but Olson carried none. Authorities suspect two boys sparked it. fire crews faced rusty hydrants and low water pressure before gaining control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glarum
Oliver Blomquist
Roseland
Svea Mercantile Company
I. C. Olson
P. E. Parson
P. H. Dahlstrom
C. Olson
Third Street
Ekander Machine Shop
P. &. Parson
Costello
Tribune
Litchfield Avenue
The Girl and the Gawk at the Opera House
Critics note many plays rely on blood and thunder plots but a clean, natural drama can charm. The Girl and the Gawk presents a pure heart story without sensational violence and debuts tomorrow at the opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Helge Jellum and Clara Paaverud Wed at West Lake
Helge Jellum married Clara Maria Paaverud last Sunday at West Lake in a ceremony conducted by Rev. B. S. J. Lund. Peter Skare and Even Paaverud served as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helge
Clara Maria Paaverud
Weat Lake
B. S. J. Lund
Peter Skare
Even Paaverud
Church Services Schedule and Outreach Meetings
Multiple area churches list next Sunday services in Norwegian and English, with times 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. and special meetings. The Norwegian Lutheran, Swedish Mission, Swedish Lutheran, Lutheran Free, Presbyterian, Nordland, Gaundahl, Spicer, and New London congregations announce evening programs, Sunday school, and confirmation dates. Several midweek gatherings include youth meetings, ladies' aid events, and a Covenant society gathering. A series of evangelistic meetings begins Friday led by Rev. A J Vigestad, with ongoing sessions through Sunday, featuring Luke 15 11 32 as edification text and Rev BE E Gynild assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norw. Luth
Synod Church
Misa Inga Grangaard
Swedish Mission Church
Aug. Bryngelson
Hastings
Minn
Penhock
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mesdames
Carl Anderson
Alfred Bergeson
Lutheran Free Church
Zilo Children
C. A. Jacobson
NEW London Norw. Luth
Ab London
Vigestad
Benton
Covenant Society
Franz Brogren
New London Ladies’ Aid
P. A. Brogren
Nordland Jhhurch
Nordland
Presbyterian Church
Spicer
A. J. Vigestad
Benson
BE. E. Gynild
Michaelson of
Willmar
Presbyterian Sunday School
United States
Tanning
Louise Fancher
West Minster
Anniversary Observance Marks Minnesota College Growth
Four hundred attended the fifth anniversary program at Minnesota College in the college chapel. The event featured depictions of growth from 28 pupils in 1904 to 488 last June, with property valued at 85000 and seven departments led by eighteen teachers. Speakers included Rev E C Stone and Dr P M Magnuson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota College
College Chapel
Harvard
Delaware Streets
E. G. Danl
Gustaf V. King
Sweden
E. C. Stone
P. M. Magnuson
State Normal School
St. Cloud
Publicity Rally Planned by Willmar Commercial Club
The Willmar Commercial Club will arrange a publicity rally within the next month to attract desirable farmers, inviting neighboring clubs and President J J Hill of the Great Northern to attend. The rally aims to boost local land sales amid low prices, while other actions include awarding prizes for tidy premises, urging lake water level actions, and relocating club rooms. Other items note a baby death and social visits by local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Willmar
State Federation of Commercial Clubs
Pres. J. J. Hill
Great Northern
Public Improvement Committee
Rains
Northwestern Telephone Company
Larson
Willmar Band Reorganized In Willmar City
Willmar forms a permanent band organization led by director J T Otos with Isaac Jorstad as president Oscar Hoagberg as vice president and Herbert Feig as secretary and treasurer. The group will meet weekly to practice concert music and plan winter public recitals. Local support is expected from business leaders and citizens, with calls for suitable rehearsal quarters to be provided by the Commercial club to ensure success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
J.T. Otos
Isaac Jorstad
Oscar Hoagberg
Herbert Feig
Will St
Early Edwards Settler Charles Johnson Dies at Home
Charles Johnson, first settler of Edwards township, born in Sweden in 1841, died October 6 at his Willmar area homestead after Civil War service and early frontier life. He helped establish Croydon post office, served in local offices, married Lizzie Reed in 1874, and had four children. Funeral held at family home with Raymond minister Rev. Cummings. interment in Raymond cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johnson
Edwards Township
Motala
Ostergatland
Sweden
America
Kandiyohi
Footlake
Willmar
Shedd & Bunker
Prairie
Granite Falls
Croydon
Johnson
New Hampshire
Lizzie A. Reed
Frank Edward
John
Mamie
R. P. Cummings
Raymond
R. F. Clough
Chas. Torkelson
P. T. Olson
Mr. Stuttman
Hans Lien
Local notes include bridge parties and visits in Willmar and area
Mrs Geo W Tyler hosted a bridge. eyeset club meets at Mrs D M McIntire's Thursday. Mrs W J Pinney hosted four bridge tables with luncheon. Willmar visitors include Mike Roraff from La Crosse via Danvers. Miss Leonora Boyd heads to Hillsboro ND for three weeks. Ward and Simons opened a branch photo gallery in Raymond. a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Carl Freeberg. locals attend land drawing in Aberdeen. Several families visit, relocate, or file claims. insurance, land deals, and subscription lists noted. Prof N B Swalin to conduct violin studios west of Willmar. insurance ad ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Tyler
Eyeset Club
D. M. McIntire
W. J. Pinney
Mike Roraff
Willmar
la Crosse
Wis
Danvers
Leonora
Lars Halvorsen
Teddy Rosby
C. J. Wise
Pete Sorenson
J. Mehar
Aberdeen
Ralph Chapin
Gerald
Ed. Lewis
Floyd
Sherman
B. Chapin
E. L. Inlay
Emmit
Sioux Falls
S. D
Inlay
Minnie Nelson
Minneapolis
A. L. Nelson
Shevlin
Oliver Blomquist
Glarum Hotel
Willmar Mutual Fire Insurance Company
B. H. Chesley
Lewis A. Mundt
Waseca, Minn
A. H. Sperry
S. L. Benton
Andrew Bjorsell
Town
Burbank
E. Sisson
Lac Qui Parle County
Minn
Aitken County
McGregor
New Station
Soo Line
The
Tribune
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C. L. Behrenbrinker
Neil
Melrose
Behrenbrinker
W. I. O'Neil
Mesdames Tyler
Handy, Sanderson
B. J. Branton
J. F. Branton
E. W. Lewis
New Haven
Conn
Atwater
Martin Olson
Thos. H. Olson
Lakota
N. D
Stoner
Olson
Martin Burnson
Wia
Burnson
Theodore,Thorson
H. S. Taylor
Mildred
Cokato
Taylor
Ida Gollady
C. M. Fraser
Memorial Commission
Gov. Johnson
Ynmarriage Am Ae Licenses
Christian Endeavor
Pilgrim's Progress
Doubting Castle
Florence Smith
Frank Nelson
C. 0. Lundquist
Messiah English Lutheran Church
G. Rast
Dreseer Junction
F. E. Peterson
Mildred Hawkinson
N. A. Shalman
Amphion
Minneapolis Journal
Lewis Anderson
Superior
N. M. Johnson
Down At
Tommy
Power House
J. J. HM
Alice Nordlve
Alice Doris Josephine
Emil Nordloef
H. Q. Olson
Donna
Doris
Svea
Peterson
Andrew Larzon
Mesdamea Handy and Marchant
Centerville
Mass
Anna Iverson
D.N. Tallman
Helen Sather
Wold & Simons
Fourth Street
Lewis Johnson
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