Willmar Social Notes Highlight Local Relatives Visits
Personal items from Willmar Minnesota recount long list of visitors and travelers. Kri C Wellin returns from Chicago business trip while Miss Mabel Dixon arrives from Oberlin Ohio. Residents L M Landing Olive visit Glenwood, D Elmquist travel to cities for weekend, L J Larson from Minneapolis visits Willmar, and many Willmar area residents plan trips to Duluth New Ulm Chance South Dakota and New York City. Notables include Rev A F Seastrand New London with confirmation class, Miss Mary Booth to NYC, Miss Marion Minton returning from Minneapolis, and further arrangements among local families and shop owners with brief travel notes and social engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kri. C. Wellin
Chicago
Mabel Dixon
Oberlin
Ohio
L. M. Landing
Olive
Glenwood
D. Elmquist
L. J. Larson
Minneapolis
Willmar
Tiessay
Oscar Collin
Duluth
C, Peterson and
Kensal
N. DL
H.W. Larson
N. OC
Mayd
Hillsboro
N. D
Hazel Midquist
Amy Nelson
B. E. Anderson
Litchfield Saturday Review
Fred Baum
New Ulm
Chance
S. D
Baum
Andrew Peterson
A. F. Seastrand
New London
Spicer
Mary
Booth
New York City
Marion Minton
Minnneapolis
St. Cloud
Tallman dispersal sale looms at state fair grounds
D N Tallman ships fine herd of pure bred horses and cattle to the state fair last Saturday. His dispersion sale at the fair grounds today and tomorrow promises one of the fair’s major livestock events. Auctioneer Jacob F Jacobson of Madison and J O Malmberg of Atwater supervise the sale with full details to be announced in the Tribune next week. The Tallman herd loss will affect local livestock displays at the Street Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. N. Tallman
Tallman
Jacob F. Jacobson
Madison
Minn
J. O. Malmberg
Atwater
the Tribune
Obituary Notices of Two County Settlers and Child
Obituary notices report the deaths of Andrew Hedberg of Gennesmee age nearly 76 born in Sweden and Velma Lenora Norris of Hawick age 4 years 5 months, with funeral details and family tributes. The notices also mention Joe Stenbakken of Ringville dying after illness, noting his cheerful Christian life and family impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Hedberg
Gennesmee
Alta
Helsingland
Sweden
Margaret Hedland
Albert O. Hedberg
Casselton
N. D
Reuben Hedberg
Matilda Rosenquist
Lake Elizabeth
Emma Turud
Jonas
Bishop Hill
Ill
Nelson
Swedish Baptist
Swedish Baptist Church
Atwater Republican Press
Ringville
Joe Stenbakken
Progress of the Willmar 1909 Street Fair
Willmar prepares for the upcoming street fair with booths along the fair street, civic parade plans, and decorations in maroon and gold. Prof Bass urges a city bond funded sewer program costing 30 to 35 thousand dollars to benefit most residents. Community notices include a Sunday School leader’s arm injury, club meetings, a livery stable opening, and appeals for donations.
Local School Adds New Subjects and Schedules
The 1909-10 Willmar faculty remains largely the same with Prof Udell joining as manual training. Freshmen will study manual training while the morning session runs 9 to 12 and the afternoon 1 30 to 3 45. Enrollment nears 175 with more expected. Senior Review combines American history English grammar geography and arithmetic, taught by Mr Tanning and Miss Dunn, counting as two subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Udell
Tanning
Street Fair Fund Subscriptions Report at Willmar
The fund for the 1909 Street Fair lists cash subscriptions received so far with many supporters yet to be seen. The committee hopes totals will rise next week as more Willmar residents are approached. The completed list will reveal who wants the fair and the level of contribution aligned with means and business activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar Street
Peter Bonde
Kandiyohi County
Peter
Willmar
Charged With Sale Of Booze In New London Case
Nels Haramoen of New London faces a next grand jury action after being bound over on charges of illegally selling intoxicating liquor. Sheriff Ronde secured a warrant, Haramoen waived examination in municipal court, bail set at 200 dollars, and bondsmen August Nordstedt and Edw. Langstrom joined for the next term. The case hints at a stock kept at his residence and beer parties as part of the alleged operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Haramoen
New London
Ronde
Haramoen
Muller
Charles Johnson
Willmar
August Nordstedt
Langstrom
Harameen
Churches and Ch Churches Social and Sunday Services in Willmar
Willmar church notices list events for Swedish Mission Lutheran and Presbyterian congregations. Young People social at Swedish Mission Church Friday 7 30 pm with Hoglund refreshments, Sunday 11 am services, 7 30 pm Revelation lecture. Bethel Lutheran and other churches publish weekly services, lectures, Sunday schools, ladies societies, and meetings with dates in mid September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Mission Church
Esther
Alice Hoglund
Willmar Notes Highlight Community Ties And Local Honors
Mrs. P L Johnson recovers from an accident as rummage sale proceeds benefit the Presbyterian church. U P society serves coffee and sandwiches at Friday's six o'clock supper. Willmar trees signal caterpillar risk. urgent removal needed. Litchfield photographer Arne Sandgen wins Class B prize. J C Dransrud also among winners. Willmar public schools open under strong leadership with Superintendent Tanning. Rev A W Franklin and Lake Florida church confirmants visit for photo in Salems Bladet. Anne Sandven wins state gold medal in photography. studio success noted. F S Elliott advances to lake division superintendent. J H Taylor leads central district. Maurice Jenness to Minneapolis for law studies. excelling as city editor of Republican Gazette. C B Taft of Chicago increases Willmar holdings. 120 acres purchased. tiling planned on Stephens farm. Ansgar and Martin Lundquist of Traverse County visit. plans to settle in Willmar. Elkjer's Willmar studio wins Northwestern Photographers Association prize. silver medal displayed. Leo T Oggel visits from Volkavriend. Dutch farming community in Orange City, Iowa. Willmar residents impressed by city, Dutch ties strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Johnson
the Presbyterian Church
U. P. Society of the Synod Church
Willmar
Arne Sandgen
Litchfield
Tanning
A. W. Franklin
Lake Florida
Salems-Bladet
Anne Sandven
Q. A. Sandven
Sandven
Maurice Jenness
Minneapolis
Jenness
Republican Gazette
C. B. Taft
Piersons-Taft Land and Credit Co
Chicago
Sestions 8
Whitefield
Anderson Land Company
Stephens Farm
Messrs
Ansgar
Martin Lundquist
Traverse County
L. J. Lundquist
A. B. Olson
Elkjer
Northwestern Photographers’ Association
St. Paul
Erick Elkjer
Volkavriend
Orange City
Iowa
Tribune
Devils Lake
Sioux County
Volksvriend
Holao
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B.A. Brogron
Singer
New London ‘Times
Kunive Spicer
Jussie
Ruth
Tom Olson
Raymond
Alda Olson
N. Grue
J. 2. Fitzgerald
Hazel
Watertown
Yuck
John Anderson
Edwards
Amail Anderson
Madeira
A. A. Anderson
Hay
Daynor Tharalson
Arthur Peterson
Martha Fullerton
Mary Stewart
Linda Peterson
Peterson
Barbara Williams
Will Keefe
A. C. Nelson
Keefe
George Olson
James Sanderson
Bismarck
N. C
Diamond Lake
Roby Olson
Newell
Darwin
A. G. Freeman
Caseel
S. &. Magnuzon
Moorhead
Mr. Freeman
Tallman Farm
North Oak
St. Johns Township
Kandiyohi
Merton R. Wood
Movius Land and Loan Company
Lidgerwood
J. H. Movius
Movius Land and Loan Co
Wood
John E. Erickson
New London Times
the Royal End
Henry Harland
Margaret L. Knapp
Persia
S. G. W. Benjamin
China
R. H. Douglas
Turkey
Stanley Lane-Poole
Egypt
G. Rawlinson
R. van Berger
Col. Liggett
W. M. Liggett
Northwest
St. Anthony Park
Col. Ligget
University of Minnesota
State Railroad and Warehouse Commission
State School of Agriculture
Velma Lenora Norris
Velma Lenora
Nathan Norris
Hawick
Aston Robinson
Thos. Scotton
Robinson
Brown
Feter
Paynesville
Scotton
Jesus
Velma
Nancy Daniels
Little Velma
N. Norris
Prof. Bass
Rains
State Board of Health
F. H. Basang
Prof
Bass
Cyrus Sulnysa
Sullivan
C. A. Birch
C. Fi Hornbeck
Panama
J. E. Mabar
Springfield, Minn
Fourth Street
Kimball
Clara Wilson
Annie Nickelson
Alphia Otterness
Ellen Swenson
Juliet Stephens
Anna FE. Larson
Rose Lawler
Emma Roberg
F. L. Washburn
Mr. Washburn
Wewrmer
Willmar Boy
Herbert Craswell
Sioux City
Nellie Mulhern
Joyce
Minnesota State Automobile Association
Meeker
Douglas
Lillie Korthe
Fergus Falls
Sheriff's
Emil G. Johnson
Nest Lake
Rockford
Salvation Army Social
Prea
Che Salvation Army
Salvation Army
St. Peter
F. C. Swanson
Victor
Green Lake
J. R. Peterson
Rochester
Drs. Mayo
Mrs. Peterson
Montevideo
Edgar Sather
Hjalmar Swenson
The
University
Fund For
Peterson & Wells
Gen. Muse
Ferretson
Standard Oil Co
Abn
Anna Dickey
Eterson & Qvale, Lumber
May
Allen. & Western Elevator Co
Eli &E Sanderson
E, Samuelson, Hubt Hotel
C. Ac
A. Sund Ven
Inal Fe
Firat National Bank
M. Johnson
G. B
Lewal
Choehver
Avi
Anders Larum
A. Nelson
Jewelers Innics
Romy
ALO
Bor
On Land Co
Cramer, Arber
AL Erickson
Nalbecs
Maloney
Otteracas, Co
Attorne
Stanallement Co
K. Severin
L. Portes
J. Rameett
Iverson Sister
Stanford
H. Badd
Elg, Co. Auditoriass
Bimqulat, Jeweler
la Im
Bes
Laereieyeey
SW. Luth
Bethel Church
Mamne
Ladies Society
Presbyterian Church
Word of God
Christian Endeavor
Th. Marshall
L. F. Hodgson
Lutheran Free Church
Zilo Children's Society
John Strand
Brede Johnson
Nils Hanson
Salveson
M. E
Crawford Grays
Epworth
Lutheran Synod Church
Cawford Grays
Erick Glad Jr
A. E. Rice
State Agricultural School Committee
F. S. Elliott
Great Northern
Lake Division
Superior
Wis
J. H. Taylor
Central District
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