Social notes from Willmar area mentioned travelers
Local notices recap residents and visitors with relatives across Minnesota and nearby states. Names include Gilbert O. Sand, Mrs. Ponsonly, Pearl Malmberg, Einar Brogren, J. C. Bednorz, Pete Pearson, Wm. M. Chase, Edith Tolt, Minnie Berg, John Norberg, Alma Brandt, Edith Glad, Julia Peterson, James Carruthers, Muriel Anderson, Esther Anderson, Edw. Woodcock, Alma Lyons, P. L. Johnson, Henry Bergdahl, Ed Healy, Myrtle Porter, Mrs. Costello, Robt Donahue, O. W. Jones, Sigurd Nelson, Hanna Kallevig, Clara Anderson, A. Teleford, Alyda Danens, D. N. Tallman group, and local travel to Montevideo for a football game.
Willmar Builders Keep Busy with Thirty New Homes
In Willmar the summer building boom yields thirty new houses though demand remains unmet. Contracts have been let for residences by Nels B Carlson Aleck Westerberg C G Bkwall B Wickstrom Arthur Sjoberg Burdick Bjorberg Otto Horntvet and Lewla Nordgren. Carpenters foresee a busy winter ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Nels B. Carlson
East Litchfeld Ave
Aleck Westerberg
Grant St
Augusta Ave
C. G. Bkwall
11Th St
Becker and
Minnesota
B. Wickstrom
Augusta Avenue
Glarum
Arthur Sjoberg
Death of Mr James A Hart prompts funeral at Ossian
Mrs C B Gerretson recently returned from Simcoe Ont to attend her father Mr James A Hart who died at 82 after a period of illness. The funeral was held at the Ossian Methodist chapel with family in attendance. Also installed as Bethel Lutheran pastor Rev W E Pearson with sermon by Rev Norason and officers Ryden and Walters assisting. Bethel cemetery dedication followed. Ollie Anderson returns to brakeman duties on Sioux City Division after umpiring Western League baseball. Mission Church Ladies Sale planned next Friday evening with refreshments and invitations to all friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EB. Gerretson
Simcoe
Ont
James A. Hart
Ossian
Gerretson
Litle
Douglas
W. EB. Pearson
Bethel Lutheran Church
Rev. Norson of
Benson
Willmar
Reva. A. J. Ryden
B. E. Walters
New Bethel Cemetery
Ollie Anderson
Sioux City
Patty presents three wonders of science entertainment
Prof Patty offers a thrice as good entertainment value with Li quid Air, Radium, and Wireless Telegraphy on Thursday Oct 30 at the Opera House. Seats go on sale Oct 28 at Hifstrum's. Local reports praise the lectures as masterful, entertaining, and highly engaging across Fargo Lewiston and Minneapolis audiences with strong endorsements from educators and civic leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty
Opera House
Hifstrum
Fargo
N. D
Max Batt
Wm. B. Patty
Minneapolis
Minn
Geo. W. Kingsbury
Obituary Notices From Willmar Local News
Jennie Marie Hackett died Sunday at 8 45 am age 17 born Dec 27 1896 in Willmar she suffered diabetes after illness in Minneapolis with relatives present the funeral was at 10 am Tuesday at the Catholic church with choir members as bearers and a solo by Isabelle Burns. Sara A J Anderson born Brita Johanson 1853 Ekshirad Socken Varmland Sweden died at home Willmar after long illness cancer and invalid status survived by husband four daughters four sons and many relatives services at Swedish Baptist church Thursday with ceremonies at 1 30 pm then 2 30 pm led by Rev C B Oberg. Mrs Gustaf Broberg died after internal disease at 10 am Saturday survived by husband seven children and siblings Otto Lindblad and Mrs Emma Shellgren among others funeral Tuesday at East Salem cemetery led by Rev A W Franklin. May she rest in peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Marie Hackett
Jennie Marie
Mra
Wm. Hackett
Willmar
Minneapolis
Geo. Carr
G. N
Catholic Church
Father McDevitt
Dall
Mises Cella
Kathryn Barrett
Ethel McKee
Marjorie Dougherty
Kathryn Lawler
Mary Peter
Isabelle Burns
Misses Oretta
Harvarden
Iowa
Gee, Carr
John Waldron
Gerretson
A. J. Anderson
A J Anderson
South Third Street
Brita Johanson
Ekshirad Socken
Varmland
Sweden
Dovre Township
A. John Anderson
Dovre
Mra. F. EB. Norman
Fin
C. B. Oberg
Gustaf Broberg
Salem
H. Holgerson
Theo, Johnson
Adolph Johnson
Willie
Albin
Tillie
David
Otto Lindblad
Wilson Creek
Washington
Emma Shellgren
Laurston
Broberg
East Salem Church
Ladies’ Aid
East Salem Cemetery
A. W. Franklin
Monday Afternoon Club Meeting and Local Notices
The Monday Afternoon Club met with eighteen members present on September 20. Mrs. Fred A. Larson entertained. Mrs. J. A. English joined as a new member. Mrs. G. B Qvale served as magazine reporter. An appetizing lunch and social hour followed. Mrs. Russell Spicer hosts November 3 with Mrs. C. H. Sherwood as reporter. Oct 15 marriage licenses issued include Carl A. Johnson to Thee ling R, Reigerad. Grover Krumsiek to El eanora Tomine Rannestad. Oct 16 Arthur G. Gunderson to Hannah Ingvaldson. Oct 16 Frank A. Mungon to Alma S. Ringdah. Oct 21 Olaf M. Berg to Clara R. Swenson. A. G. U. W. officer M. W. Taylor, deputy Grand Master of the A. O. U. W. of Minnesota, visiting, will speak at the Odd Fellows Hall Thursday evening. Refreshments will follow. all Cans are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Larson
J. A. English
G. B Qvale
Russell Spicer
C. H. Sherwood
Carl A. Johnson
Theeling R
Reigerad
Gilbert
Grover Krumsiek
Eleanora Tomine Rannestad
M. B. Michaelson
Arthur G. Gunderson
Hannah Ingvaldson
Co. H.R. Peterson
Lenghel
Mion
Frank A. Mungon
Alma S. Ringdah
M. BH. Michaelson
Olaf M. Berg
Clara R. Swenson
M. W. Taylor
Minnesota
Odd Fellows Hall
Twin Cities tryout for Rev J M Anderson on Sunday school methods
Rev J M Anderson of Synod Church outlined a parallel English Norwegian Sunday school system and a trainer program for teachers. At Hamline Seminary he demonstrated his method before Twin City pastors and a later audience of over one hundred Sunday school teachers from Synod churches. The conference urged publication in book form, though Anderson hesitated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Anderson
Synod Lutheran Church
Twin City
Hamline
Synod
C. 8. Thorpe
Twin Cities
Our Saviour
Andersen
Dralae
Seminary Team Wins Big Over High School Nine
Seminary school's newly formed football squad defeated the second high school team 31 to 6 last Saturday. After a 6-6 halftime tie, a head injury to quarterback Frank Sather forced him out, shifting the lineup and sealing the visitor victory led by Roy Christian's strong ground gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seminary
Frank Sather
Roy Christian
Locals Lose to Windom in Out-of-Town Game
Windom defeated Willmar 18 to 6 in Montevideo last Saturday. The local high school team faced a heavier Windom lineup, with key plays including a first-half score by Yarrow off a pass from Erickson. Interference and execution issues hampered Willmar’s offense, while Harold Styles starved Windom’s defense with strong end plays. A game with Granite Falls is planned for next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montevideo
Smpke
Battle
Institute
L. G. Smith
Minnesota
Willmar
Smith
Seminary
Bot Auns
Monte
Yarrow
Erickson
Windom
Alo
Cramer
Wan
Holt
Eckie
Harold Styles
Myron
Alfred
Alm
Granite Falls
Swedish Mission and church notices weekly roundup
Thursday evening midweek service and Friday North Star Bible class with monthly meeting at the pastor's home. Sunday services at 8.10 morning, 11 worship, 7:26 Young People's prayer, 8 evening. Salvation Army listings include concerts, meetings, and YPL debate. Swedish Mission sale of fancy articles Friday Oct 24 promises large turnout. Various church services listed for First Methodist, Nordic Lutheran, Oak Park M E, Kandiyah, and Lutheran groups with confirmations, Sunday school, and social events. Also report of August Lindgren wedding in Pennock and death of Stearns County Auditor John P. Ray in St Cloud while preparing for a hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Lake Church
N. J. Lahre
Grand Forks
N. D
M. O. Wee
Red Wing
Minn
N. Aursen
St. Olaf
Hadvald
Dawson
Ming
J. J. Breidablik
Madison
Wis
Green Lake
Norway Lake
Spicer
North Star
First Methodist
Trott Ave
Epworth
Jno
Lutheran Free
St. John A Church
TTT
Oak Park
M. E
Kandiyah
Our New Church
Brearne
Stearna County
John P. Ray
Farmers State Bank of New London Organized
The new bank at New London, a branch under Sterling Security Company, was organized by stockholders last Thursday. J Wise became president, Nels Quam vice president, and Mr. Anderson cashier. Directors include Wise, Quam, Anderson, Griffith, Oppegeard, Thorne, Larson, Peterson, and Price. The bank will occupy the Paulson building for one year, with fixtures arriving soon, and a new independent bank building planned for spring. Roseland Farmers Buy Corn Picker from Appleton Co. Stansberry sold the picker to Hoffman & Gort Bros. in Roseland. Frank A. Nelson of Fahlun left for Minneapolis Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Sterling Security Company
oMces
Andrus
Minnneapolis
J. Wise
Sterling Se Security Co
Mks Bank
Willie
Ry Maid
Roseland Farmera
Appleton Mfg. Co
Batavis, Ill
Hoffman & Gort Bros
Roseland
Stansberry
Hornea
Free Church Confirmation at Lutheran Free Church
The Lutheran Free Church held confirmation services for a class of thirty-two, with baptism preceding the rite and an offering of 112 dollars for Madagascar. The Confirmation Covenant Society held its third annual meeting with a varied program and elected officers. Gunderson-Ingvaldeon wedlock and a farm sale near town were also reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Free Church
M. B. Michaelson Aince
Tts
Sunay
Harold Oliver Sand Norval Julius Gundershaug
Christian Fransen
James Christian Olson Norman Gerhard Johnson
Johan Kallevik
Edward Kallevik Manly Brun Holt Harold Clifford Severinson
Joseph Kvam Peder Rusten George Leonard Kleve Elvin
Clarence Ellingsen
Earnest Sumner Benson George Andreas Lepse
Senora Sophia. Brevik
Ruby Jeanette Pederaon Eveline Berkness
Elvisa Jacobson
Mabel Alice Moldenheuer
Sylpha Elvina Ellingsen
Effie Petrine Adelia
Otterness
Lina Elodia Helmer
Alma Ida Helmer
Hilda Josephine Gundersen
Julia Martina Hanson
Amy Olivia Trongard
Edna Melinda Magnuson
Myrtle Espelind
Minnie Katherine Espelind
Alice Marie Birkel
Ruth Nora Sletten
Madagascar
Covenant Society of the
M. B. Michaelson
Michaelson
Olga Elkjer
Mabel Sorenson
Lydia Birkeland
Roy Pedersen
Muriel Anderson
Thorvald Hanson
Evelyn Berkuesa
Michaelson Plano
Martina Berg
Lalla Holt
Hazel Pedersen
Martin Nelson
Amy Severinson
Helger Berg
Martin Hanson
Lillie Hanson
Amy Strand
Pearl Otterness
Evelyn Berkness
Dora Hanson
Estella Hanson
Local Brevities Bring Visits And Events In Willmar Grid
Mrs E Middle of Kerkhoven hosted Mrs J H Brown on Thursday. Mrs K J Olson and L Marlow visited Kandigahi. Jeanie McGregor planned a Kerkhoven visit. Mrs A Patchel left for Darwin. Carl Swenson returned from Minot. Ina Moserite left for Anoka to teach. Effiel Holm left the Willmar Mercantile for Palace Grocery. Mrs A Adams hosted a luncheon for Mrs Martin Sorenson of Milaca. H L Tvedt, 67, died in Milan on Oct 6 from tuberculosis. survivor includes Mrs A Struxness of Willmar. Mrs I W Kent hosted a luncheon for Mrs Sorenson of Milaca. pink carnations on table. Cecile Butler, 10, had successful appendix surgery Oct 17 at Willmar Hospital. mother nearby. Mr and Mrs Chas Rodeen attended Minnesota Educational Association meetings in Minneapolis and concert with the symphony orchestra. John Anderson of Anderson Bros Co sought Mayo doctors in Rochester. accompanied by Walter Hoglund for knee treatment. Brakeman James Wesse injured Oct 17 at Marshall. operated in Willmar Hospital. uncle Nils Wilson of Underwood, Milan, with him. P L Peterson sold residence at 710 7th St S to Olot Erickson of Lake Lillian who plans to move to Willmar. Erickson bought a share in Oman Johnson Machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Patchel
Pri
Sam
Darwin
Carl Swenson
Willmar
Minot
N. D
Ina Moserip Teft
Anoka
Effiel Holm
Martin Sorenson
Milaca
H. L. Tvedt
Milan
A. Struxness
I. W. Kent
Milacs
Cecile
Elsie Butler
Herman
Willmar Hospital
Chas. Rodeen
Twin Cities
Minnesota Educational Association
Minneapolian Symphony Orchestra
John Anderson
Anderson Bros. & Co
James Wesse
Willmar Garretson
Marshall
Young Wesse
Nils Wilson
Underwood
P. L. Peterson
7Th Street
Olot L. Erickson
Lake Lillian
Mr.Erickson
Oman & Johnson Machine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gilbert O. Sand
Pearl Malmberg
Atwater
Einar Brogren
George
Appleton
J. C. Bednorz
Pete Pearson
Wm. M. Chase
Edith Tolt
Pental
Diamond Lake
Minnie Berg
Irving Township
John Norberg
Alma Brandt
Murdock
Edith Glad
Julia Peterson
Kandiyahi
James T. Carruthers
Eau Claire
Esther Anderson
Osakis
Edw. Woodcock
Almida Lyons
Crow River
P. L. Johnson
Henry Bergdahl
Glader
Ed. Healy
St. Paul
Mr. Healy
Myrtle Porter
Carleton College
Northfield
Solomon Porter
J. H. Costello
John Costello
Robert Donahue
Huron
Nick Donahue
O. W. Jones
Cecile Butler
Sigurd Nelson
Alma Halvorson
Clara Peterson
J. H. Hagen
Old People's Home
Wagle Lake
Duluth
Superior
Hurley Wis
Hurley
Hanna Kallevig
Eagle Grove
Anna Stensland
Randall
Clara Anderson
A. Teleford
A. Rodberg
Rodberg
Simon Rodberg
Alyda Danens
B.J. Brantom
Pormagie
Eaoaiant
Ron
Tei
The
Becker Ave
Jane McDonald
Nuraen
Oce Moura
Bundage
Willmar Opera House
J. M. Anderson
Synod Church
Nora Strand
Margaret Walker
Hazel Pederson
Gilbert Cornet
Roy Peterson
Lillie Noren Plano
Amy Berg
Pipe Organ Fund
Buffalo
Robinson
Litchfeld Ave
the Tribune
C. J. Stoquist
Salvation Army
Erik Holm
Salvation Meet
Salvation
Young People’s Legion
A. Ree
Kitmof
Ray Norw. Luth. Synod
East Vinje
Farmers State Bank of New London
Frank A. Nelson
Fahlun
Tuesday
Free Church Confirmation
Lutheran Alth
Gust Johnson
Campbell
Robbins Farm
Larson
Twin, Cities
E. Middle of
Kerkhoven
J.H. Brown
Jeanie McGregor
Kandiyohi
Kandiyohi County
Bank ‘Tira
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!