Body Found of Murdered Man in Glencoe Area
John Gust Larson of Slayton Minnesota, a wealthy retired furrier, disappeared while on duty. Detectives reported a suspect captured in connection with the case as authorities piece together the events from the morning of July 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Larson of
Slayton
Glencoe
John Gust Larson
Furmee
Minn
Uellen
Jeff
Evenfield
Glencor
Minneapolis
Two Graceville visitors stay in Willmar briefly
Misses Elsie and Florence Larson of Graceville visited Willmar last Thursday. Elsie returned Friday while Florence remained to resume study at the Willmar high school. Mrs C. L. Brown also returned to Minneapolis after visiting her son-in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. B. I. Branton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie
Florence Larson
Graceville
Willmar
L. Brown
Minneapolis
B. I. Branton
Murder suspect case gets partial hearing in city hall
A two hour hearing in city hall district court examined the death of Carl H. Anderson on July 6 with Joseph Franks as the accused. Prosecutor Charles Johnson led seven witnesses including undertaker Andrew Peterson and Sheriff Peter Bonde while Dr. John Jacobs described the corpse. Detective M. F. Hallowell presented evidence on fingerprint marks. Judge Muller adjourned to Thursday at 10 AM for continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Franks
Carl H. Anderson
Muller
Charles Johnson
T. C. Gilbert
John ©. Jacobs
Andrew Peterson
Mabel Erickson
Svea
Peter Bonde
Anton Swenson
Great Northern Railroad
M. F.hallowe
Seventy Five Homes Planned By Willmar Builders
The Willmar Home Building Company bought 104 lots between First and Fifth streets south of the 4th Ward Pavilion from J. S. Robbins Erick Holt Gov. A. E. Rice and Kandiyah County Bank. They will construct seventy five houses on installment terms for moderate means. The firm includes H P B Hong A A Anderson L O Thorpe C W Odell P C Peterson E C Wellin Geo H Otterness Ole A Jacobson A N Lewis Russell Spicer Ludwig Elofson and J B Millard. Construction contracts will be issued soon and building will start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uemana
Willmar Home Building Company
Messrs
H P. B. Hong
A. A. Anderson
L. 0. Thorpe
C. W. Odell
P. C. Peterson
E. C. Wellin
Geo. H. Otterness
Ole. A. Jacobson
A. N. Lewis
Russell Spicer
Ludwig el
Five Arrests by Food Inspector In St Paul
State Food Inspector Peter Behletty announced five arrests in St Paul for milk trader violations. Herman Tallakson was fined 25 dollars for unsanitary cow housing. four others Robert Thompson Edward Hanson Jack Chase and L. J. Eady were each fined 15 dollars plus costs for butterfat content violations. Wedding Next Wednesday in St Paul. Miss Helen Tallman and Lieut Williard Ware Wilson to wed at 8:30 pm September 10 at 924 Ela Avenue with attendants Lois Whitney Marjorie Wilson Elizabeth Robinson and Eugenie Mayer. couple to reside in Cleveland Ohio. Manning Jacobson. A quiet wedding occurred September 2 at the Swedish Lutheran parsonage uniting Bergetta Jacobson and Oscar R Manning with attendants John Jacobson Jeanette and Lizzie Jacobson. couple to live in Grant County South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Tallakson
Robert Thompson
Edward Hanson
Jack Chase
L. J. Eady
Helen ‘Tallman
D. N. ‘Tallman
Williard Ware Wilson
Hillsboro
Ohio
Ela Avenue
F. H. Oehler
Episcopal Church
Lois Whitney
St. Cloud
Marjorie Wilson
Elizabeth Robinson
Minneapolis
Eugenie Mayer
Chicago
Miss Tallman
Esther Tallman
Franklin Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Cleveland
Wanted Carpenters and Laborers for State Farm Work
James Peterson, general contractor, seeks carpenters and laborers for Seabody construction work with good wages and free daily transportation between Willmar and job. See Andreen at Annex Cafe at 6:30 AM or 6:15 PM. Open Septem ber 8. The vital Pathé fiber will reopen to the public on Monday September?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Farm
Will_ mar
Job
Andreen
Annex Cafe
James Peterson
Pathe
S.litrarien
Hanscom
Obituary of Clara Helen Skoolheim in Willmar
Clara Helen Skoolheim a Willmar clerk of probate court died at home on Seventh Street North after a brief illness from spinal meningitis aged 24 years 8 months and 3 days. Funeral at residence with Rev C S Thorpe officiating interment Fairview cemetery. Survivors include parents Mr and Mrs John Skoolheim and a grieving community. William F Newgard obituary follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Helen Skoolheim
Ufe
Seventh Street North
Willmar
Willmar Seminary
Register of Deeds Office
John Skoolheim
Direct primary repeal fight stirs in state politics
Opponents of the direct primary law mobilize to repeal the provision allowing voters to directly name state office candidates. They call for legalizing party conventions to restore representative government, while arguing true parties emerge from public opinion and should remain free agents. They insist primary elections should decide all state races, not party labels, warning against old party machines and urging broader popular input. Also noted are local items: I G Bjornberg hospitalized for bladder trouble on way to state fair, and changes in a local confectionery business with a Briscoe car involved. Priam baseball to Danube for Sunday game, Danube winning 1 to 0 in prior encounter.
Veteran pastor bids farewell to Vinje Vikér congregations
Rev. J. N. Andersen spoke farewell words as pastor of the Vinje and Vikér congregations of the United Lutheran Synod at Willmar and Solomon Lake last Sunday. Well attended communion services were held in both churches. With his estimable children the pastor departed for Story City, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Andersen
Vinje and
Vikér
United Lutheran Synod
Willmar
Solomon Lake
Story City
Departure of Rev. Andersen Ends Fifteen Years at Willmar
The community bids farewell to Rev J N Andersen after fifteen years at Willmar as his departure sparks regret beyond church members. He frequently visited the local paper, sharing insights on agents and local issues, valuing the press and its role. Court House Closed for Funeral. The Court House closed this afternoon for the funeral of Clara Skoolheim, a Probate official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itey
J. N. Andersen
Andersen
Willmar
Clara Skoolheim
Local and Personal Notes From Willmar Area
A roundup of local and personal notices. Residents and visitors list trips to state and county fairs, city visits, and upcoming events. People include A P Brandt, R B Oman, N N Abrahamison, J J Exander, Emil Aspase, Otto Kuntz, Chas Wallin, Rex Johnson, George Robbins, Ray Anderson, Andrew Magnu l, E L Quam, M R Skogstad, J Albert Peterson, Roy Christian, A H Brown, Rev A F Almer, J S Robbins, and others with travel to Minneapolis St Paul Canton Dal ton and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Exander
Emil Aspase
Otto Kuntz
Clara City
E. L. Quam
Kandiyohi
Lewis Skogstad
Kensington
J. Albert Peterson
Roy Christian
Church notices reflect fall religious calendar
Local churches outline Sunday school sessions and worship services for the coming week. First Methodist lists prayer meetings and sermons with Epworth League events. Swedish M E announces Sunday services in Willmar Oak Park and Kandiyohi plus a Full Moon entertainment. Bethel Lutheran notes Swedish and English services and a Young People meeting. St. James and Swedish Baptist share prayer meetings and English services. Lutheran Free Church posts morning worship and confirmation. United Lutheran Synod provides Norwegian and English services and catechism dates. Rev Findley’s charges schedule services. Catholic mass and catechism times. St John’s Church mentions Ladies Aid and English services with Young People Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Trott Ave
Fourth St
Luther C. Benson
Epworth League
Dwight Johnson
America
M. E. Church
Swan W. Mattson
Willmar
Oak Park
Atwater Epworth League
Swedish Baptist Church
Young Peoples
Lutheran Free Church
Ole Elgeros
Willmar Tadies
Mesdames H. P. Hanson
Rykken
Netland
0. Olsen
United Lutheran Synod
Thorvald Rykken
Ladies Aid
Soloimon Lake
Catholic Church
Father McDevitt
Kandiyohi
John's Church
Ith
J. Homann
Young Peoples Society
Sergeant Downs Enlists in 1917 Goes to France in 1918
Sergeant Downs enlisted in 1917 and sailed to France on March 12, 1918. In July of the previous year he was reported in scenes from the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downs
France
Wedding in Atwater Unites Fassen-Neal Couple
A wedding at Atwater on Friday August 29 united Joseph Fassen Neal and Amy A. Anderson in the bride's home with about one hundred guests. Rev M LeVander officiated, Leoline Gardner served as bridesmaid, and music by Miss Mary Anderson and Mrs Andrew Nelson. The couple plans a trip to New York and Washington and will reside in Pullman Washington in October where the groom works for the state Agricultural school. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Arthur McLaird last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Newgard
William F. Newgard
Burbank
Duluth
Minneapolis
Svart
Belgrade
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Crown River Church
Elias Johnson
Anton Jacobson
Elmer Lateoh
Arnold H. Johnson
John Wold
Jacob Newgard
Z. Newgard
George
Joseph
DeSart
News Jordahl
Annie Newgard
Mr. Newgard
New London
Eyal Johnson
Harold Severinson
K. Samuelson
Bert Aarvng
Ppany
Canton
S. Dak
Stavanger
A. F. Almer
Jesper Holmquist
A. C. Hildahi
Canada
J. S. Robbins
Northwestern Hospital
Iver Thompson
Edward A Jer
C. H. Anderson
Joe Larson
Albin Wahlstrand
Victor Hed
Dalton
Alcester
Peter Sletten
Flaxton
H. P. Porter
Gabriel Gunderson
Hilda
Myrtle
Ruthton
ransonneau-Anderson
Atwater
Joseph Fassen- Neal
Amy A. Anderson
Andrew Anderson
Andrew Nelson
Anderson
Willmar
Euster
New York
Washington, D.C
Pullman
Washington
Glate Agricultural School
Kandiyohi County Fair Begins In Two Weeks
County fair opening in two weeks as exhibitors urged to showcase stock and products at top county show. Green Lake Community Club and Goldenrod Farmers Club plan displays while many clubs prepare entries. Amusements, eating pavilion run by Episcopalian ladies, Red Cross service legacy noted. New trucks and road machinery building adds stock and poultry show space. tents not required this year. Premium lists mailed to farmers. E Janetta Thorpe to teach at Albert Lea.
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Kandiyohi
Green Lake Community Club
Goldenrod Farmers’ Club
Red Cross
Wm. O. Johnson
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Destiny
Dorothy Phillips
Taylor Holmes
Harold Lloyd
Eugene O'Brien
Princess Monulewa
Anita Stewart
Baid
Larson
Murray County
Excelsior
Victoria
Larson Beaton
Ellis
W. C. McNalley
Hutchineon
Tev
Wessington Springs
Arrastwd
Glendive
Mont
Saturdas
Hourne
Arrivas
St. Paul
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve
Wewaen Ral
THE
Willmar Hospital
B. J. Branton
Itospoim
Becker Avenue
Fourth -Street
Lewis E. Goss
D. G
Geo. C. Mickelson
D. C
Chiropractic
Palmer Behoot of Chiropractic
M.C. A
Loney Block
5Th Street
Carl Anderson
Peter Behletty
J. Bjornberg
I. G. J. Bjornberg
Davison Hospital
Nfectionary Changve Hands
W. G. Magnuson & Co
Third Street
Benson Avenue
Ed. Peterson
John Sandeen
J. G. Griggs
Briscoe
Griggs
FRIAM
Danuar
Priam
Danube
A. P. Brandt
R. B. Oman
N. N. Abrahamison
John Brown
A. H. Brown , Home
Bethel Lutheran
Becker Ave
Second St
C. J. Sodergren
Augustana ‘Theological Seminary
Rock Island, UL
Bethel Young Peoples Society
Pines Episcopal Church
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Church Editoo
the Fashion
Majestic
Sergt. Downs
Sergeant Downs
Arthur McLaird
Sergt
Francis Downs
the Makin
Albert Lea
Misa E. Janetta Thorpe
Unther Academy
Bryant Washburn
Ethel Clayton
Vicky van
Wallace Reid
Drury Lane
Kitty Gordon
June Elvidge Carlyle Blackwell
Madge Kennedy
Leave It
To Susie
Cave Girl
Margarete Clark
Kitshon
Fourth Street
Litchfield Aves
P. G. Davison
M- Beard
Misa Mary Brugman
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