Return of Peter Granlund after years away in Minnesota
Peter Johnson, now Peter Granlund, aged 35, returned to his childhood city after 16 years away. He learned his father had died years earlier and discovered his siblings, Charles and Matilia Granlund, live in Minneapolis. He had wandered through Hamilton, Rogemount, Lakeville, and other towns, working as carpenter or watchmaker, and recently converted to the Swedish Mission church before reconnecting with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Peter Granland
Swede Hill
Paul Peterson
Ison
Charles Granund
Minneapolis
Charles
Matilia Granluod
Granlund
Willmar
Hamilton
Scott County
Rogemount
Lakeville
As & Carpenter
Swedish Mission Church
Johnson
Redwood Falla
E. A. Olander
New London
Minnespolle
Grove City Nimrods
Jakes
Miss Zora
Abbott
Harrison
Leavensworth
Kan
John Bretgenger
Holland
Sleepy Eye
Elmer Petrie
Union Grove
Spokane
Monroe
Montevideo
Villardre
J. W. Archander
Augsburg Seminary
Newtow
Irvingles
Ohio
Neer
Thomas Phelan
Mil Pond
Minnesota
Marcus Johnson
New London Milling Co
Michael FP. Plantikow
Olof Akeson
George Hilstrom
Grove City
Adolph Anderson
John E. Otterness
Dina Rogen
Weat Norway Lake
Sotandahl
Alma Otterness
Olina Otterness
Mary Rogen
Leonard Larson
Ole
Andrew Rogen
W. E. Hays
Whitefield
August Beckman
Raymond
Wedding at Swedish Lutheran Church in Grove City
Miss Anns Erica Theresia Hedeen wed Frederic W. Carlson at Swedish Lutheran Church yesterday afternoon. The ceremony featured bridesmaids and groomsmen, a reception at Hotel later, and about 90 guests from Grove City Atwater Willmar Mamre Kandiyohi and New London Times reported the event with details of attire gifts and plans to reside in Grove City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Lutheran Church
Anns Erica Theresia Hedeen
E. Hedeen
Frederic W. Carlson
Grove City
Josephne Carlson
Aene Olson
Spicer
L. O. Carlson
Cokato
Ed. Carlson
Hedeen
C. J. Collin
A. Lindholm
Kandiyohi
Collin
Mira Esther Lawson
Elias Carlson
Frank Carlson
Oscar
Rudolph Carlson
Clara
Haze Caerleon
Lindell
A. P. Nelson
Mra
Axel Lingremy
Kandigoht
Lindholm
New London Times
Threshing by Electric Light in Minnesota
Andrew Ness, a threshing machine owner near Zumbrota, installs a twenty five light electric dynamo to his steam thresher. The system allows threshing to continue all night, with lights around the thresher, engine, feeder, and weighing areas, claimed as a first for Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zumbrota
Andrew Ness
Minnesota
Pairbault Journal
Counterfeit Ten Dollar Bills Warnings In Willmar City
Reports warn residents in Willmar to watch for new counterfeit ten dollar United States notes from the 1901 series. The fake notes feature Lyons register Roberts treasurer, portraits of Lewis and Clark, pink seal and large X. Alfred Carlson and Anna Hadeen Carlson passed through en route to Grove City. Mrs. M MacDonald hosted a dinner for Mrs. C G Harmon Johnson, who departs for Chicago after a pleasant stay in Willmar and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lyons Register
Roberts
Lewis and Clark
Alfred Carlson
Bride
New London
Grove City
Mrs. Carlson
Anna Hadeen
Farmers Institutes to feature two-day New London session
The farmers institute at New London will run two days this winter, after 60 requests persuaded managers to extend from one day. State Entomologist Washburn will address wheat penta, chinch bugs, and Hessian fly, with illustrated talks. Willmar institute also expected to draw large crowds, and Supt. Gregg will tailor sessions to interest ladies in household work.
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Farmers Institute
New London
Willmar
Fhat
Washburn
Bupt. Gregg
Gregg
November Ser mons at Presbyterian Church Series on Hope
The pastor will preach a Sunday evening series in November at 7 45 on Why I Believe. Topics include God Bible Jesus Christ the Resurrection and a Future Life. A prefatory sermon on The Importance of Right Beliefs opens the series Rev T M Findley of St Cloud Presbytery will attend next Sunday morning. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Jesus Christ
T. M. Findley
St. Cloud Presbytery
Freeberg Leaves for Black Bay Mine to Install New Drill
Peter Freeberg departed Wednesday for the Black Bay mining country to assist in installing a diamond drill at the mine. A special directors meeting the prior evening selected him for the task due to his prior experience, with a definite decision made on the drill installation. Stockholders await further developments from the new machinery installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Freeberg
Black Bay
Ming
Freeberg
Will Start Cigar Factory In Jefferson
Arthur Bruss and Rudolph Spletier long time workers at Person Johnson cigar factory in Willmar resign to start their own venture in Jefferson. They have bought out a nonpractical partner and, with their experience, anticipate a thriving cigar factory in a promising market. Their Willmar friends wish them success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Bruss
Rudolph Spletier
Person & Johnson
Jefferson, Tows
Soth
Willmar
Unusual Cross-County Marriage Recorded By Clerk
A marriage case shows P. M. Anderson of Fulton County Tillola and Olga A. Amundson of Burbank, married last Sunday at Crow River. License issued in Stearns County due to deputy guidance, then recorded here. Law required bride’s county license. clerks corrected records and no further issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeaters
P. M. Anderson
Fulton County
Tillola
Olga A. Amundson
Burbank
Stearns County
Crow River
Stearns
Belgrade
Rumsett
Excursion to Spookville Offered by C E Society
The C E Excursion party plans a Friday evening trip from Benson avenue to Spookville at 7 30 PM with a 25 cent round trip. Stops include Boston Rio de Janeiro San Francisco Portland Yokohama and Paris with refreshments at each. Madam La Blanch the palm ist will be consulted and Halloween pranks featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E
C. E. Society
Nelson's Magic Store
Benson Avenue
Boston
Rio de Janeiro
San Francisco
Portland
Yokohama
Paris
Spookville
Madam la Blanch
Hallowe’en
Endesyorers
Western Minnesota Teachers Meeting At Granite Falls
The third annual meeting of the Western Minnesota Teachers Association will be at Granite Falls on Friday afternoon and Saturday, November 6 and 7. Counties included are Yellow Medicine, Renville, McLeod, Kandiyohi, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Big Stone and Swift. The program emphasizes graded and rural school teachers with opportunities to exchange ideas and enthusiasm for the profession. Marriage licenses issued this week include Frederick W. Carlson with Anna E. T. Hedeen and Frederik Harmel with Augusta H. Miller on Oct 20, Magnus Olson with Hannah Anderson on Oct 21, Martin W. Blomquist with Caroline Grangquist on Oct 23, Oscar Berg with Agoe Wilhelmina Stjern on Oct 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite Falls
Thie Association
Yellow Medicine
Renville
McLeod
Kandiyohi
Chippens
LacquiParie
Big Stone
Swift
Minnesota
Frederick W. Carlson
Anna E. T. Hedeen
Friedrich Harmel
Augusta H. Miller
Magnus Olson
Hannah Anderson
Martin W. Blomquiet
Caroline Grangqnist
Oscar Bergae
Agoee Wilhelmina Stjern
Without backing plans for Kansas City to Warroad railroad
County papers discuss a Continental Railway Co plan to build a north south line from Kansas City to Warroad via Des Moines. The venture lacks financial support and would levy stock on townships to cover bonds. Auditors in Kandihoyi Stearns and Todd counties were asked to list town and township real estate and personal values to aid the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandiyohi
Stearns
Todd
North and South
Lins
Kansas City
Warroad
Continental Railway Co
Des Moines
Laws
Douglas County
Glenwood
Page
Alexandria
Gravel Benson avenue progress urged for repairs
A movement to gravel Benson avenue between Third and Fifth streets gains support from Benson avenue residents and local business leaders. The plan requires about 400 yards of gravel, with Great Northern Railway supplying material and the city covering transfer costs. mayor and superintendent have approached the company for an estimate. Meanwhile, a separate report notes J M Spicer losing the index finger after an accident at Green Lake, with amputation performed by Dr McLaughlin and Spicer recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson Avenue
Third
Fifth
Great Northern Railway Company
New London
Willmar
Qvale
Bowen
Great Northern Co
Fifth Streets
J. M. Spicer
Green Lake
Mr. Spicer
Klimar Is Letter From Peter J Dale On North Dakota Farm
Peter J Dale returns from Edmore North Dakota where he watched threshing and fall work on his farm. He reports a fair fall crop though not as strong as previous years due to an early frost. He notes late sown flat millet? crop suffered, but remains hopeful regarding grain raising and family at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klimar
Peter J. Dale
Edmore
N. D
Mr. Dale
Dele
North Dakota
Willa
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Brea
Farmers’ Institutes
Wisck Bay
Western Minnesota Teachers’ Asso
Worthern Company
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