06 Sep 1911
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Newspaper
Willmar Tribune
Location
Willmar, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1911
Page
1
Local notes list residents and visitors including Chas Johnson A Sundron Walter Hanscom J C Thorpe and many others. Entries cover trips to the cities Minneapolis St Cloud Osakis and New London plus teaching assignments and visits with friends and relatives across Minnesota.
A threshing engine belonging to Peter G Thompson and John C Thompson of New London exploded early Saturday near DeGraff, killing fireman Lars Vik and injuring another worker. The engine was blown apart, with debris scattered and windows shattered. Vik died within half an hour, leaving a widow Beata Rierson and three children. Vik, born September 3, 1868 in Norway, had lived in Willmar and New London before settling on Lake Andrew shore. Funeral held at New London with Rev. Christian Swenson officiating. burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mrs S B Glader hosted a delightful autumn party for thirty guests with flowers and vegetables on Saturday. Others from town include Miss Lillie Boom starting school at Atwater, Des Moines visitors, and several residents visiting relatives in the past week. Local social word includes trips to Portland and Des Moines, with several families noted for Sunday gatherings and travel.
Henry Johnson leaves Willmar Co operative Mercantile store on Monday for Minneapolis to attend the State Fair. Harry Nelson, son of Mr and Mrs Swan Nelson, departs Friday for Sioux Falls at a local hospital to seek medical aid for several months.
Iver J Berg prominent Willmar resident died last Monday at age 60 from stomach cancer after a two week illness. Born in ValdtiA Norway on June 6 1851 he came to America in 1873 settling in Nebraska. He married Eli Larsen in 1875 who died, leaving two children. He married Misa Marit Strand in 1881 and eight children were born, five daughters Rena Anna Marie Sigrid Martha and one son Albert living. son Rudolph died three years ago. He leaves three brothers Rev Nels Berg Helge Berg and another in Norway and a sister Mrs B Johnson of Nebraska. Funeral from the Synod church at 8 today with home services at 1:30 officiated by Rev J N Anderson.
A musical program will be presented next Thursday at 8 o'clock in the Presbyterian church with an admission of 10 cents. The program includes organ and piano solos, vocal numbers by Ladies' Sextette and soloists such as Lillie Norin and Emery Parnell, readings by John Styles and Mrs Craswell, an oration by Mrs Parnell, and a violin solo. seating and order reflect a community music event.
The Indies of the Swedish Lutheran Bethel church host a dinner in the church basement on the second day of the Street Fair. Menu includes roast beef potatoes gravy pickles mice pudding apple pie and coffee. Dinner 11 am to 3 pm 25 cents. After 3 pm lunch continues through the afternoon and evening. Visitors may enjoy a good meal. Celebrate Silver Anniversary Hoglunds held a silver wedding anniversary last Monday with dinner at 6 pm and a silver candlestick gift. Rev Peterson offered congratulations. Six local boy scouts Loyd Osmundson Sanford Osmundson Chester Nelson Harold Sand Alex Sand Kenneth Baldwin and scoutmaster William Hoppe plan to attend the State Fair encampment tomorrow morning.
Personal notes from Willmar recount travels and visits as residents head to Best Twin Cities and Seattle. Miss Hilma England is new saleslady at Leading store, while Clara Allen visits her mother in Whitefield and Ida Nelson returns to New London after a city visit. Numerous social calls, teaching appointments, and upcoming events fill the week, including a Missionary society meeting, a birthday surprise for Illa Qleson, and the Clara Marie Johnson and Miner Hildahl wedding.
Willmar defeats DeGraff 2 to 1 in muddy last game of the season. DeGraff scores in the second on a walk and two hits. Willmar answers with a sixth inning run on a Johnson double after a Johnson walk and sacrifice. The eighth inning seals it when Mellie Johnson singles and a misplay by the left fielder allows Bob Johnson to score. M Johnson earned the win with 6 hits against, 10 strikeouts, and 5 walks. Radde took the loss with 5 hits, 5 walks, and 5 strikeouts. Willmar turned three double plays, DeGraff two.
S C Hillman transacted business Monday at Willmar. Miss Alice Brandt called on Willmar relatives and friends Monday afternoon. E Z Dana transacted business at Willmar last Thursday. Miss Mary Commerford called on Willmar friends last Thursday. Mrs John K R Hultgren left Saturday for Spicer to visit her parents. Mr and Mrs Gust Holstein welcomed a bouncing boy Friday morning.
Ringville Sept 4 50th anniversary celebration at Crow River drew a large attendance with old pioneers recalling Crow River's 50 year history. Local residents Ella Johnson plans to attend Sioux Falls school and Georgeville and Kingville schools opened with teachers Miss Brown and Miss Lofof Atwater.
The column lists church services and events for First Methodist, Swedish Mission, Norw. Luth. Synod, and Swedish Luth. Bethel, with service times, Sunday school, and upcoming meetings. It notes social events like dinners during Street Fair, farewell social for Captain Olson, Labor Day dances, and various visits and travels of residents, plus a birthday and Y P S postponement.
Lightning hit Alvin Palm’s home at 306 Tenth Street demolishing the chimney and damaging the residence while five occupants escaped unharmed. A ball of fire entered rooms, wrecked bed areas, flooded the house, and burned a wall edge before exiting. Damages to be assessed. house likely requires repapering. insured with R. W. Stanford agency.
Numerous Willmar residents and guests are noted for travel, teaching positions, and events. Miss Alice Hoglund heads to St Cloud Normal. teachers sail to Two Harbors and Kandiyohi. families visit Minneapolis, Shakopee, Red wood, and Crookston. a new spire tops Bethel church after storm damage. students and instructors prepare for school and fair days.
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