Hearing on Judicial Ditch No 1 continues to next October
District Court continued the Judicial Ditch No 1 case, a $2.6 million drainage project affecting about 800 parties across Kandiyohi and Meeker counties with 85 miles of open ditches and 760 miles of tile. Judge Daly presided. T O Gilbert and L D Barnard represented petitioners. E P Peterson and J M Freeman represented objectors. The plan covers about 100000 acres, mainly in Kandiyohi, with Big Kandiyohi Lake and Lake Lillian to be kept at current levels. The engineer B B Gardiner of Benson prepared the plans.
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Daly
Renville
T. O. Gilbert
L. D. Barnard
E. P. Peterson
Litchfield
J. M. Freeman
Olivia
Fahlun
Lake Elizabeth
Whitefield
Roseland
Lake Lillian
Osceola
Brookfield
Cosmos
Danielson
Meeker County
Kandiyohi County
Our
Pahlan
Cedar Mille
B. Gardiner
Benson
District Clerk of Court
County Court House
Willmar Doctor Attends American College of Surgeons
Dr. B. J. Branton of the Willmar Clinic left last Saturday for Boston to attend the American College of Surgeons meeting. He was elected to membership last year. Surgeons from across the United States gather to exchange advances in surgery ongoing during the past year. He will return to Willmar on Monday.
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B. J. Branton
Willmar Clinic
Boston
American College of Surgeons
United States
Willmar
Johnsons Return From Wisconsin Visit
Mr and Mrs John H Johnson and family of Willmar traveled by car to Minong Wisconsin October 15 to visit sister Carrie Alerson and niece Mrs A G Bir bert They also stopped in Duluth to see cousins Peter Wallin and family and visited H Berquist and family at Farwell They returned to Willmar October 21
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Wisconsin
John H. Johnson
Willmar
Minong
Wis
Carrie Alerson
Gilbert
Duluth
Peter Wallin
H. Berquist
Farwell
Willmar Band Plans November Concert Return Outdoors
The Willmar Municipal Band announces an early November concert marking the first after outdoor programs. Public anticipation grows as the ensemble readies a memorable fall performance. The Willmar Furniture Company adds a chapel by remodeling a vacated Erickson firm room, integrating a new feature into its undertaking services.
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Willmar
Willmar Furniture Company
Erickson & Erickson
Sold Interest in Pacific Sash & Door Company
Ole Erickson has sold his stake in the Pacific Sash and Door Company after seven months with the firm. He plans to relocate with his family to New Dakota to pursue other interests and make his home there.
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Ole Erickson
Pacific Sash & Door Company
Dakota
Ladies Aid Sale at Syne Mission Church
The Ladies of the Syne Mission church will hold a sale of fancy articles in the church basement on Friday evening November 3rd starting at 7 30. Refreshments will be served after the sale. All invited.
Treated Orphans by Girls and Mothers in Gift Drive
Seven girls from Willmar along with their mothers arranged a charity visit to the Orphans Homes last Saturday. They raised about ten dollars through candy sales and donated it, while mothers prepared a large spread of lunches for the orphans. The group included Pearl Benson Gladys Lewis Doris Sattergren Juliet Sattergren Ethel Johnson Pearl Elkjer and Agnes Hikjer.
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Willmar
Pearl Benson
Gladys Lewis
Doris J and
Julliet Sattergren
Ethel Johnson
Pearl Elkjer
Agnes Hikjer
Wagon Demolished In Collision Near Benson
Axel Swenson of the Nels Sletten farm collided his Ford with a Benson man’s wagon. The wagon was demolished and swerved him over a fence landing unharmed. Horses fled and the Ford radiator was badly battered.
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Axel Swenson
Nels Sletten Farm
Benson
Prize Winners in State Contest Revealed
The Tribune announces prize winners for the State Name Contest. Eight winners from Willmar and Kandiyohi are named for correct, neatly written solutions. Correct states listed include Arkansas New Jersey Indiana Washington Maryland Iowa Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
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Tribune
Towa
Iowa
Ohio
Missouri
Tennessee
Illinois
Massachusetts
Colorado
Idaho
Vermont
Wyoming
Texas
California
New Jersey
Kentucky
Delaware
Georgia
Louisianna
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Oscar A. Fosenm
New London
Oscar Thulin
Kandiyohi
Edith E. Bergquist
Willmar
Ingvald Rykken
Will
Chicken Supper Planned by Lake Lillian Aid Club
The Ladies Aid of Lake Lillian Baptist church will host a chicken supper and program on Wednesday evening November 1. The event starts with a program at eight o'clock, followed by the supper.
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Ladies Aid of the
Lake Lillian
Confirmation at Vinje Synod Lutheran Church
A class of nineteen youths was confirmed last Sunday during morning services at Vinje Synod Lutheran Church. Rev. Arnt Vaaler led catechization and exams with six questioned in Norwegian and the rest in English. Certificates were awarded to both Norwegian and English speakers, including Robert Swenson and Irving Olson among others. it was the smallest class Rev. Vauler has confirmed at Wiltmar, following a 20-student year prior.
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Vinje Synod Lutheran
Arnt Vaaler
Solomon Lake
Rev. Vauler
Wiltmar
Robert Joseph Swenson
Melvin Osuld Sletten
Nils Edmund Alvig
Alvard Julia Ellinghoe
Ingemar Brende
Sofie Mildred Sletten
Irving Chester Olson
Lloyd Harry Johnson
Roy Clifford Johnson
Harold Everett Hagen
Marvin Joseph Sletten
Walter Arnold Olson
Elmer Melvin Hyam
Arnold Wallace Holt
Sigurd Toral Fossa
Arthur Elroy Johnson
Hattie Bernice Ragna Thompson
Florence Augusta Wacker
Margaret Helen Swenson
Eugene Hea Dinner at Lindskog Home Hosts Willmar Hospital Staff
Eugene Hea entertains at a dinner this evening hosted by Mr and Mrs Emil Lindskog. Attending guests include the staff of nurses from Willmar Hospital and Clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Hea
Emil Lindskog
Willmar Hospital
Willmar Mandamus Case Heads to Judge Daly
Henry G. Young's mandamus case against the City Council of Willmar opened before Judge R. T. Daly. Attorneys for the American Legion of St. Paul and for Young argued over whether 1919 law controls appointing ex service men, with briefs due in twenty days before Daly rules. The matter may escalate to the Supreme Court. meanwhile the city pays expenses and delays persist.
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Henry G. Young
Willmar
R. T. Daly
George G. Chapin
American Legion
St. Paul
T. O. Gilbert
Mr. Young
L. D. Barnard
Renville
C. A. Oberg
Charles Johnson
Young
Daly
Supreme Court
Legion
Pearson Recital Here on Friday in Willmar
Esther Pearson soprano to give recital at Bethel Lutheran Church on Friday under the Men s Society. Second Willmar appearance with a balanced program including four Swedish numbers and a flute solo. Amy Fridlund at the piano. Record mention.
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Esther Pearson
Bethel Church
Bethel Lutheran Church
Men’s Society of
Miss Pearson
Willmar
I. Nympha
Shepherds
Parcell
Pale Moon
Brownies
Supreme Adventure Ser
Eeers Sciences
Ward-Stephens
Comet
Clarence Granoski
Ralph Forsberg
Arla
Gounod
Pagelos Visa
Ess
Séderberg
Ljungeren Ack
Varmeland
Edward Quam
Mr. Piper
Woodman
Amy Fridlund
Mias Pearson
Columbia
Curran
Kandiyohi County Horseshoe Tournament Planned Next Sunday
Plans for a Kandiyohi County residents horseshoe tournament at Pennock include 16 team signups by Oct 28 and a 2 PM start on Oct 29. Teams of four play three games of five points each with a 2 cent entry per player shared among the four winning teams. Eight courts await, under National Association rules, with coffee and doughnuts offered for local club fundraising.
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Pennock-for
Kandiyohi
National Association
Pennock
Gomie
Fancy Article Sale At First Baptist Church
The Philathea Class of the First Baptist plans a sale of fancy articles next Saturday afternoon October 28 in the church basement. Supper starts at n o'clock for 40 cents, featuring escalloped potatoes meat balls creamed peas beet pickles Parker House rolls and dark bread with pie a la mode and coffee. Everyone invited. Meanwhile local youth Joseph Feleen, studying in Mankato Minnesota, received a telegram offering a position with Bankers Supply Co of Chicago and left October 17 to start work. Selby Ogren broke his arm cranking a Ford last Friday, taken to Willmag Clinic where Dr A F Branton performed xrays and reduced the fracture. Fred Tevick of Minneapolis formerly Irving was sentenced to six months in jail after conviction for the sale and possession of liquor. Judge Mortiss showed no mercy for liquor offenses.
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First Baptist Church
Parker House
Joseph Feleen
Mankato, Minn
Bankers Supply Co
Chicago
Feleen
Selby Ogren
Ford
Willmag Clinic
A. F Branton
Fred Tevick
Minneapolis
Irving
Mortiss
Surprise Party for Mrs Pete Dalop
A surprise party was held at Mrs. Pete Dalop s home on Friday October 20th for her birthday anniversary. About twenty guests attended and late in the afternoon refreshments were served. Guests had brought gifts for the celebrant.
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Pete Dalop
Dee Heey
Willmar Fuel Co Opens New Coal Yard on Pacific Ave
A. J. Ekander, proprietor, with son Charles, announces Willmar Fuel Co operating on Pacific Avenue between 9th and 11th Streets. The building expands to 18x feet with five bins, handling high grade soft and hard coal including hand picked coal. The firm also sells stove wood and offers North Dakota lignite.
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A. J. Ekander
Charles Ekander
Our City
Willmar Fuel Co
Pacific Avenue
Wth
11Th Streets
Jeter
Ekander
North Dakota
Willmar
Thieves Threaten Two Private Garage Break-ins
Two garage entries were attempted at private residences of Peter Bassebo and B. K. Van Dyke late Sunday night. The thieves fled when a neighbor’s car headlights shone on them, leaving only minor damage to a lock.
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Peter Bassebo
B. K. van Dyke
Rally Draws Large Crowds In Willmar Political Push
Paul J. Smith of Samuel Gompers' circle and Magnus Johnson of the Farm Labor ticket addressed a crowded Masonic basement meeting in Willmar sparking a debate on organized labor, farm misery, and bi partisan politics. Johnson pledged state economy and fewer inspectors while opposing the state police. Mayor Lawson led the session with State Senator candidate R. C. Sletten addressing public welfare. A Bethelmalen Society food sale and a St Mary’s church bake sale were announced for the coming Saturday.
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Paul J. Smith
Samuel Gompers
Magnus Johnson
Farmer-Labor
Masonic
Smith
Organized Labor
Mr. Smith
Johnson
Equity
North Dakota
the Tribune
Mr. Johnson
Lawson
R. C. Sletten
Willmar
Willmar Faculty Attends Minnesota Educational Association
The Willmar Public Schools faculty, about fifty instructors, will attend sessions of the Minnesota Educational Association at the St Paul Hotel and City Auditorium. Miss Emma Krefting of the Willmar Normal Training Department will speak Friday forenoon at Knights of Columbus Hall. Classes close at noon today, giving students a vacation for the remainder of the week. The convention runs Wednesday evening to Friday with Mrs Geo Brohaugh Mia Arthur Erickson and Mrs McClaflin also attending.
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Willmar
Minnesota Educational Association
St. Paul
Emma Krefting
Willmar High School
Knights of Columbue
Geo. Brohaugh
Mia
Arthur Erickson
McClaflin
Seasions
Catholic Church Dedication Set for November 8
The new Catholic church will be dedicated on Wednesday November 8 Archbishop Dowling will be present along with visiting clergy from surrounding towns Mass was held in the Majestic theatre for two months while the church was completed The building measures 86 feet long and 44 feet wide in the transepts Minor finishing work will finish in two weeks after the dedication plans
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Dowling
Bicycle Smash in Auto Accident Tuesday
Earl Peterson escaped serious injury when his bicycle was struck by a car driven by Mrs. Herman Nelson at the corner of Litchfield Avenue and Fourth Street. Nelson slowed and braked hard, stopping within a few feet after the collision. Peterson was uninjured though his new bicycle was destroyed.
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Earl Peterson
Herman Nelson
Litchfield Avenue
Fourth St
Earl Paterson
Ole Peterson
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