Willmar City Council approves street work and sewer bid
Willmar Minnesota council adjourned meeting chaired by Mayor Wellin, approving a second reading for an ordinance banning fireworks on city streets, adopting a fire equipment fund, and authorizing a cement sidewalk in front of lots in Glarum's Addition. A storm sewer bid from Henry Welzien was accepted after determining pipe materials supplied by the city, with a 60 day completion and $312.90 price, plus contract bond at $500. Time schedule for sunrise and sunset provided for sportsmen by Game Warden Olson.
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Council
City Hall
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Wounel
Jolson
Son
Martin
Millard
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Jckson
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Rasmussen
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Stanford
Wiltmar
Minnesota
Winsmar
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Glarum
Said Sity
C. Wellin
Erickson
Forth Ward
Ithe Jewel Nursery Co
Becond Street
Olena Avenue
First Street
Swan Larson
Henry Welzien
J. W. Johnson
J. H
Wiggins Co
Johnson
Olson
Second Street
Augusta Avenue
Olina Avenue
Grace Avenue
E. C. Wellin
Welzien
Red Wing Sewer Pipe Co
Attest
Hans Gunderson
E. W. Olson
U. S
Weather Observer
St. Paul
Free Lecture on Christian Science Friday Evening
Frank Bell delivers a free lecture at the Christian Science church on Friday evening September Sth at 8 15 o clock. All are cordially invited to attend.
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Frank Bell
Christian Science Church
Rev Livingstone to Leave Swedish Methodist Conference
The Swedish Methodist Conference assigned Rev Theo Livingstone from Willmar to Republic Michigan and he and his family plan to move next week. Oak Park will be served by Rev Gustaf Westman from Ashland Wisconsin, and other pastor moves include Rev C E Dahl to Belgrade, Rev Fred Stromberg to Atwater Rosendale, and Rev A G Beck to Duluth replaced by Rev Benj Howe. Miss Fern Doremus leaves for Detroit Minnesota to teach English and History after summer with her parents at 2001 East Sixth Street Duluth Herald.
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Theo. Livingstone
Willmar
Republic
Mich
Livingstone
Lntel
Oak Park
Gustaf O. Westman
Ashland
Wis
C. E. Dahl
Belgrade
Fred Stromberg
Atwater-Rosendale
A. G. Beck
Litchfield
Duluth
Benj. Howe
Fern Doremus
Detroit
Minn
FP. E. Doremus
East Sixth Street
Mrs F O Pearson Obituary From West Lake Lillian
Mrs F O Pearson died at her West Lake Lillian home on Thursday August 24 after months with dropsy and heart failure. Born June 9 1844 in Gagner Sweden she came to the United States with her husband O Pearson November 7 1867. They settled on a Willmar area farm. he died about ten years ago leaving six children Ole Thorpe Mrs John Olson Mrs Willie Renstrom Emil West Lake Lillian Mrs Anna Johnson and Mrs Emil Linn of Willmar. Funeral was at Christ Lutheran church August 27 Rev Bergquist officiating with pallbearers H P Peterson P B Johnson L Anderson A M Hedin H Johnson J Erickson. Floral offerings described as many and beautiful.
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F. O. Pearson
West Lake Lillian
Gagner
Sweden
O. Pearson
WEDDINGS AT HINCKLEY AND NEARBY EVENTS
Nordstrom Elfstrum wedding at Hinckley Minnesota noon August 30 uniting Carey E Nordstrom and Maurice H Nordstrom with Rev G Peterson officiating in presence of immediate family. Ackerman Berg wedding at Synod church bonds Russell Ackerman and Martha Berg with no attendants. Estelle Hanson honored at September bride shower hosted by Alma Syvertson and Marie Sletten with gifts and a six o'clock supper for about twenty five friends.
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A. F. Elfstrum
Hinckley
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Carey E
Maurice H. Nordstrom
Mineapolis
G. Peterson
Annette Dalen
Georgette
Nordstrom
Twentieth Ave
Minneapoli
Ackerman-Berg
Synod
Russell Ackerman
Chrie Ackerman
Martha Berg
J. N. Andersen
Marie Berg
Litchfield Avenue
the Tribune
Alma Syvertson
Marie Sletten
Syvertson
Estelle Hanson
Cougine
Lucille
Mildred Fladeboek
Regular Meeting of Willmar School Board 1916
The Willmar Independent School District No. 47 held a regular meeting on Sept 4 1916 with Directors Lawson Qvale Carlson Bjorsell Swenson present. Bills were approved after finance committee review and Ora Barg was elected 2nd and 3rd grade teacher. A special meeting Aug 23 1916 elected janitors N P Jorgenson and Elmer Rykken and appointed a purchasing committee.
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Board of Education of Independent School District No. 47
Willmar
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Foster
Lawson
Qvale
Carlson
Bjorsell
Swenson
Michaelson
Houghton, Mifflin Co
Oo Silver
Burdette Co
American Sanitary Products Co
Ee 'Ginn & Company
J. F. Riggs Pub. Co
Lbr. Co
Andrus & Church
University of Chicago
Meade Kavanagh
L. F. Power
Laurel Book Co
Bool L
Donaldson Co
Bool
Rand McNally & Co
Peterson & Qvale
Gustavus Johnson
St. Paul Book & Sta. Co
N. W
American Book Co
N. P. Jorgenson
Garfield
A. EL Mossberg
Ruth Linner
Bank of Willmar
Numerous visits and travels in twin cities region
Local residents and guests are noted in a roundup of travel and social activity. Many individuals, including Minnie Peterson, Mrs Arne Larson, Misa Hazel Daten, Miss Ella Johnson, Mrs G A Foster, Rev J N Andersen, and others, spent time in Minneapolis St Paul or nearby towns. Social events include weddings, showers, and school preparations with several residents visiting relatives and attending functions in Willmar Kerkhoven and nearby areas.
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Mise Minnie Peterson
Pues Ae Kandiyoht
Runeell Curran
Sasslee See Nelgon
Twin Cities
Arne Larson
New London
Misa Hazel Daten
Hazel Dalien
Ackerman
C. Ackerman
St. Cloud
George Helliwell
Minneapolis
Ella Johnson
Clara Ben‘Taiad
Tyler
Minn
G. A. Foster
Monticello
Luella Johnson
Kerkhoven
William Bijornberg
Water
Mayme Rasmussen
Bakken
Dovre
J. N. Andersen
C. G. Sandberg
Stillwater
Arthur
Hatte
Marion Carlson
Victor BE. Fridlund
Las
St. Paul
Misa Alma Johnson
Fer'elecer
Helen Sat
Cicsen
Sunday School Convention Convenes in Hawick Presbyterian
The New London District Sunday School convention gathers at Hawick Presbyterian Church on September 14 at 3 30 pm. Devotional sessions include The Influence of the Bible and How Can the Sunday School Meet the Needs of the Community with Rev Rico Bibi and Rev Theo Livingstone leading discussions. Delegates from eight northern townships are invited.
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New London
Hawick Presbyterian Church
Sea Presbyterian Church
Rico Bibi
Klahpaw
Eens
Tees Acro
W. Bryn
Spicer
Best County Fair Yet Held Coming
From all reports Kan digobi County Fair will draw big attendance. An airship stunt by an expert aviator, horse show, and a superior carnival outfit promise a strong program. The fair track is in good condition and premium space is limited. Secretaries and stockmen anticipate strong exhibits and season tickets offer savings. Gov Burnquist may speak. D W Lawler will visit Sept 2. Confirmation service next Sunday includes ice cream social.
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Clos Range
Carnival Company
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Mie
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D. W. Lawler
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