Union Telephone asks for Willmar franchise clash
The Union Telephone Company seeks village rights to enter Willmar with a line and up to two phones, offering to share poles but facing strong opposition from the council which fears street encumbrance and little public gain. Union plans extended lines to Atwater, Irving, Harrison, Green Lake and Dovre, aiming to connect farmers and compete with the Willmar exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Telephone Company
Co- Operative
Martin Olean
At- Water
Willmar
Tribune
Union Company
Williams
A. H. Sperry
TRIB
Sperry
Spicer
Harrison and
Atwater
Willmar Council
Atwater Exchange
Irving
Harrison
Green Lake
Dovre
Proposed City Charter Outlined for Hew City Government
The Charter Commission submits a draft charter to President Tyler and, two days before its expiry, to the council. A committee will print the charter for citizens before the election on adoption. The plan covers a four square mile city with ward divisions, listing elected officials including a mayor, treasurer, aldermen, justices, and constables, plus appointive clerks and auditors. The mayor would control the police department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Wold and
Markhue
Rock crushes man during land clearing near Green Lake
Ole Jacobson died when a rock toppled during land clearing about two miles south of Spicer. He aimed to bury the rock below plow depth but it fell, crushing him instantly after five hours to recover the body. The report also notes real estate tax timing and upcoming Virginius opera at the Sanford Dodge venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Lake
Ole Jacobson
Spicer
Misrepresentation of Facts Sparks Indignation in Willmar
Edw C Bakke denounces rumors published by the Republic and Gazette on Oct 3 1901. He denies confessing or receiving stolen goods and asserts his innocence. A court will determine the truth. Also notes local society news and a Diamond Bros White Minstrels ad for Oct 18 at Willmar Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad
Diamond Bros. Big White Minstrels
Sixth Avenue Theatre
Harry Harter
Sam Hood
Garfield
Gallagher
Frank Horton
Charles Chester
Fay
O'Leary
Duluth Herald
Willmar Opera House
Segerstrom and Miss Johnson Wed in Fahlun
The great event of the season in Fahlun last Wednesday united Mr. Fred W. Segerstrom of Willmar and Miss Mabel Lydia Annette Johnson, daughter of Elvis Johnson, in marriage at Elvis Johnson’s home with about two hundred guests. The ceremony was by Rev. A. Jarlson, with a wedding march by Grace Andrus, a wedding dinner, music, and a wedding trip to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Segerstrom
Fahlun
Fred W. Segerstrom
Willmar
Mise Mabel Lydia Annette Johnson
Elvis Johnson
Edna Peterson
Alice Johnson
Myrtle Johnson
Mabel Peterson
Mesers
V. &. Segerstrom
Geo. H. Otterness
Maendelsohn
Grace Andrus
A. Jarlson
Miss Andrus
Chicago
Segarstrom
Tirat
Tribune
Services At M E Church Next Sunday
The M E church schedules services next Sunday with a 10 30 a m sermon titled The Eagle winged Balaverver at 12 m Sunday school and a mid day service. Mrs Caleos will sing and a prayer meeting follows Tuesday at 7 30 p m The public is cordially invited Pastor Joseph Hogs.
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Corch
Heston
Caleos
Joseph Hogs
Ringvills News List of Weddings Bands and Deaths
Ringvills items note upcoming weddings, visits, and school announcements. Tina Erickson to Elise Johnson wedding at the bride’s home. parochial schools begin with teachers Oppen and Hong. Citizens’ Band to give indoor concert October 30 with a new program and aims to fund operations through concerts. Nicholas E. Anderson dies from alcoholism and delirium tremens after a spree.
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Ringvills
Hans Hanson
Hawick
P. Iverson
Ole Nor
Martin Iverson
Irving
Ben
Carola
Tina Erickson
Elise Johnson
Citizens
Coney Island
Willmar
City commission for utilities and bonds rule
A three member city commission will oversee the electric and water plant with terms of one two and three years for initial appointments by the district judge and future appointments by incoming councils. A revolving fund of 85000 is created for improvements, replenished by assessments and not taxed thereafter. Bonded debt limit set at nine percent of assessed value. Poor fund levy limited to 14 mills, with possible property purchase up to 2400 for a poor house. A local option temperance clause is adopted.
Happily Married in Lake Elizabeth Ceremony
Mr Summer B Glacer of Lake Elizabeth and Miss Esther Norman daughter of Mr and Mrs P Norman of Kandiyobi wed last Saturday at Swan Andersons home with Rev A Ni Osterholm officiating. The couple left for New York and Pan American exposition Niagara Falls then home to Glacier farm after November 15. Both families well known with many friends extending best wishes. TRIBUNE offers congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamre
Bin
Summer B. Glacer
Lake Elizabeth
Esther Norman
P. Norman
Kandiyobi
Swan Anderson
A. Ni Osterholm
New York
Niagara Falls
Glacier Farm
Tribune
Correction on East Norway Lake church padlock notice
The clipping from the Minneapolis Journal misstated that a padlock blocked preaching at East Norway Lake church. No notice had been given to church authorities that President Hoyme would speak, so the church was not open when he arrived. A W C T U meeting is set for Thursday afternoon at 3. Be present. Sanford Dodge Co. to perform at the opera house next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Journal
East Norway Lake
Hoyme
The
Sanford Dodge Co
Opera House
Nest Lake Community Notes and Local Moves
Nest Lake notes record Miss Eva Dahlberg visiting Colfax, several residents moving farms and taking over new holdings, Rev. John Johnson’s meetings in Colfax New Condon and Spicer, and local social events. Irene Swenson and Ella Thorne return home, Hans Hanson plans work in Rosendale, John Thorne shifts farm ownership with Emil Thorne, and a new telephone line to Green Lake area spurs farm hookups. Pending line from the creamery may link Nest Lake to New London, urging farmer participation. A Signe Peterson party draws a large crowd. community activity centers on farms, religion, and communication upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Condon
Spicer
Ella Thorne
St Paul
Irene Swenson
Mamre
Martha
Elsie Thorne
Linda
Mary Johnson
Hans Hanson
Meeker County
Danielson
Rosendale
John Thorne
Tarma
Emil Thorne
Colfax
Green Lake
J. J. Henderson
O. Sanderson
G. V. Larson
Ole Backen
O. Sundergon
Nest Lake
New London
Mias Signe Peterson
Prairie Fire Near Pennock Destroys Hay Stacks
Sparke from a Great Northern engine started a prairie fire west of Pennock last Monday afternoon. The blaze northward consumed seven hay stacks totaling about 60 tons owned by Charley Stjernlof of Mamre. The Great Northern railroad company is hoped liable for the loss as residents fought the blaze. Also a petition signed by ten citizens seeks vacating part of Pacific avenue near the J. S. Robbing Co property and will be acted on after a 30 day posting period.
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Pennock
Greenfield
Strand
Helmer
Washington
Kerkhoven
May
Sparke
Great Northern Railroad
Charley Stjernlof
Mamre
Pacific Avenue
J. S. Robbing Co
Tamune
G.aketch
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Willmar Didermen
Albert S. Nelson
Albin Gunderson
Thompson Bros. & Grue Threshing Company
Albin
Dist
America
Arne Embertson
E. F. Fink
Roseland
J. Hedutrom
P. Lindquist
Selma Lindqutiss
Minneapolis
Senstadt
G. P. Gideon
Vasa
Goodhue
Tilderquist
Fred Bornstedt
Bornstedt
Roselillian
Thilda Wallin
Olof Walin
Svea
Mev
Lundberg
Abbott Farm
Andrew Larson
Bls
Minneapolia
John Johnson
West Irving Church
B. Bredberg
Larson
Jacob Anderson
Stony Brook
Cass Up
Charlie Larson
Charter Commission
Tyler Laat Fridey
Abe
Sanford Dodge
Virginius
Opera
Edw. C. Bakke
Sue
Gust Peterson
Hannah Lundberg
Gitse Axel Berg
N. Dak
Otto Lindquist
Art’ Erickson
Beat
Mary Nordstrom
Ericle Nordlof
Kenmare
H. Halvorson
G. Williamson
U. P. Society
A. F. Nelson
C. Johnson of
Huldan Lundberg
Anders Jonson
Kip McCabe
Mamie
Oscar Bergstrom
Louis W. Larson
Louis
Charlie Norman
John
Reuben Oman
Magnus Magnuson
Jonas Johnson
Nelson
C. J. Collin
J. O. Lundberg
Sven
Hjalmar Junky Anderson
E. Holm
Life Partners
Nicholas E. Anderson
Mozart Quartette
the Baptist Church
Quartette
Maynard
Mighty Corporation
Epw. O. Bakke
Willmbr
Ovky
Propeers City Companies
Pareeht Virlage Limbis Swame
Sfcrow Limes
Railroa
Anderson
Genson Ave
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