Not Enough Teachers Demand Presses County Schools
County Superintendent Dobbyn reports a great need for teachers in semi-graded schools across the county. Boards are urged to hire early to avoid shortages, with 18 teachers holding first and second grade certificates already hired and continuing vacancies for second and third grade posts. Wages in rural Kuandiyoh county range from 35 to 40 dollars monthly, contributing to the scarcity as districts struggle to attract qualified educators. The death of George Washington Marlow is noted with obituary details and funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobbyn
Co. Supt. Dobbyn
Kuandiyoh
Waching
To Start Stock Farm Near City Sold for 9000
A. O. Nunset sold his 200 acre farm near the city to Acker man Anderson Skoog Hegvelt and Hedin for 9000. The Bull Trust is expanding its operations and the farm will receive barns and up to date stock facilities. The slaughter house will be moved to the farm and meat sacks will be bought in large quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Nunset
Messrs. Ackerman
Anderson
Skoog
Hegvelt
Hedin
Bull Trust
Mail trains add Willmar Sioux Falls stop and clerks
Postal service expands on the Willmar and Sioux Falls night trains with three new clerks assigned to operate from the city. The change will affect six and eight mail handling, improving convenience for patrons as service starts early in the week. In county news, Kandiyohi livestock valuations rise for calves and cows while horses stay unchanged. A Irving man, Jacob P. Kean, marries Emma Anderson of Kerkhoven at Benson. the couple plans to reside locally. The Bethany Society of the Lutheran Free Church reported a regular meeting with a fine program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hight Mall
Sioux Falls
Willmar
Uncle Sam
Jacob P. Kean
Irving
Emma Anderson
Kerkhoven
Benson
Bethany Society of the
Lutheran Free Church
Funeral for Charles Sperry in Harrison Illinois
A telegram received by A H Sperry says the remains of Charles Sperry were forwarded from Fort Bayard New Mexico and expected to arrive by Saturday. Services will be held Sunday at 9 30 a m at the family residence with Rev C B Buell officiating, followed by interment at Oakside Cemetery in Harrison alongside other family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sperry
A. H. Sperry
Charles
Fort Bayard
New Mexico
C. B. Buell
Oakside
Harrison
Frank Connelly Returns Home From Unknown Origin
Frank Connelly returned home yesterday after about a month away. Police Chief Bonde received information Thursday that Frank was working on a farm near Montevideo. His father P F Connelly left on game day to bring him back. He offered no definite reason for his solo excursion and plans to stay home for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Connelly
Bonde
Frank
Montevideo
P. F. Connelly
Thief Entered Litchfield Avenue Confectionery
Last Sunday P Helmdahl’s confectionery on Litchfield avenue was broken into while he ate supper. Thieves took small change from the money drawer, amount unknown but believed to be about Sve dollars. The door was likely picked or a key used to enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Helmdahl
Litchfield Avenue
Helmdahl
Seld High Priced Land Sale Record Breaker in County
Land deal closed via Anderson Land Co. J J Swanson of Whitefield sold 317 acres for 47 dollars an acre totaling 14922 to Mona Anson of Buds Illinois who plans to move with family next March. It marks the highest price for ordinary farm land in the county. Nela Mikkelson of Estevan Canada visited Willmar on route to Minneapolis then Estevan, after a trip to New London. Mikkelson praises business prospects in the new country. Recent wet weather harmed grain in shock and hindered threshing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Land Co
J. J. Swanson
Whitefield
Mona Anson
Buds
Illinois
Nela Mikkelson
Estevan
Canada
Elated Read of Tragic Death in Knutson Family
A 39 year old wife and mother from the Knutson family on First street and Becker avenue died after a lengthy illness described as consumption. She leaves husband and six children ages from 3 to 16, with funeral at the Lutheran Synod church led by Rev Heimdal at 3 pm. The community expresses sympathy as the family faces a difficult loss and duties of caring for young children.
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Ick
Knut Knutson
Knutson
First Street
Becker Avenue
Kuutwon
Oscar
Lina
Bertha
Samuel
David
Nela
Lutheran Synod Church
Heimdal
Synod Church
Koutson
Lutheran Free Church
C. F. Rogers
J. B. Boyd
A. C. Crawford
Litchfield Avenue
To Malsalon Festival at Willmar Seminary
The Minnesota district of the Norwegian Lutheran Synod holds a mission festival on Sunday September 20 at Willmar Seminary. Services are planned for forenoon and evening with Rev Bjorge of Red Wing as the principal speaker. A collection for home and foreign missions is requested, urging a large contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Norwegian Lutheran Synod
Willmar
Bjorge
Red Wing
Attorney Will Appeal to District Court in Haramon Case
Atty Lyndon A Smith of Montevideo argued for a new trial in Nele Haramon vs C E Krause of New London. The case was decided against Krause at the January term. Judge Covell of Benson presides. Covell will visit Willmar early next week. The appeal goes to the supreme court.
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Lyndon A. Smith
Montevideo
Nele Haramon Ve
C. E. Krause
New London
Krause
B. G. Covell
Benson
Willmar
Supreme Court
Ban on Drunkenness Enforced by Willmar Police
The Willmar police chief vows to enforce the Schaffer law against drunkenness. John Carney was found drunk, faced Judge Otterness, and chose 15 days on the city streets or in the cooler, opting for the cooler. Officials believe a few habitual drinkers could reform with repeat hearings. Willmar portrays itself as model for rare drunkenness incidents on the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drum
Asa
John Carney
Bonde
Otterness
Atreeta
Ebill
Willmar
Stricter rules issued for rural and semi graded schools
State Superintendent Olson sent tighter regulations on state aid for semi graded and rural schools. Requirements rise this year with principals needing at least a first grade certificate and assistants at least a second grade certificate. Adequate ventilation beyond doors and windows is demanded and library additions must reach 820 annually. Rural aid is denied to schools with an average daily attendance under twelve, with annual library additions of 815 required.
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Olson
Tony
Willmar and Willson wedding announced in St Paul
Calvin D. Glasa a Great Northern passenger conductor will wed Grace A. Willson of St Paul on Wednesday Sept 16 at 2 30 PM at Pacific Congregational church in St Paul. They will reside in Breckenridge after Oct 15. Groom's career and friendships noted.
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Carus
Calvin D. Glasa
Great Northern
Grace A." Willson
Eudora S. ‘Willson
St. Paul
Pacific Congregations
Acker Street
Breckenridge
Brecksnridge
al’ Mont
Tragic Poisoning Death of Mrs Morey at Depot
L C Morey of Coleman and his young daughter mourn the death of Mrs Morey who died after accidentally swallowing poison from a medicine bottle. She awoke early Wednesday and, mistaking the poison for medicine, drank it, collapsing within minutes. The 28 year old leaves a husband and a 2 1/2 year old daughter. Burial plans were made for Pipe Stone, near the husband’s relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Morey
Coleman
Doran
Mra
Morey
Pipestone
Hanson to pursue theological studies in Auburn
Henry G. Hanson of Willmer departed yesterday for Auburn New York to study at the Presbyterian Theological Seminary for the coming year. He has spent the summer at Kerskhoven and Murdock aiding Presbyterian societies and is a Minnesota State University graduate entering a ministerial career.
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Henry G. Hanson
Willmer
Plyer
Auburn
New York
Hearon
Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Kerskhoven
Murdock
Hanson
Minnesota State University
Thia
Swindle Targets Minnesota Farmer Near Kensington
Dispatch from Kensington reports local swindlers preying on farmers statewide. Frank Danielson, a farmer, was approached by a man claiming to be an Alexandria agent to sign for rods at a house for 3.50. A second stranger arrived with the rods, Danielson demanded the contract and the man tore it up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
Minneapolis Journal
Kensington
Minn
Frank Danielson
Alexandria
Danielson
Black Bay Mining Co Plans Improvements
Directors at Black Bay Mining Co met Friday evening to authorize upgrades. A steam hoist will be purchased and installed soon to speed ore extraction, and an air drill will be added to boost output significantly beyond previous wind-leased methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Bay Mining Co
Uae
Willmar Social Buzz As Weddings Promised For City
A Willmar social update notes a prominent local woman and a Minneapolis businessman plan a forthcoming wedding. It mentions another couple tied to Browns Valley and hints at more nuptials to enliven Willmar society. Also reported is the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs William Paulson, with Pasleon newly employed at Willmar Cold Storage as the plant’s buttermaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sod
William Paulson
Pasleon
Willmar
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George Washington Marlow
Owen Marlow
George
George Pagved
H. C. Buell
First Presbyterian Church
State Board of Equalization
Kandiyohi
Mr. A. Anderson
Bride
C. A. Green
Fifth Street
William 7. Wead
Serviss-Stead
William T. Stead
London
Garrett P. Servis
Robert Shaw Oliver
Shi
Reoue
St Maar
Litchfield
Litchfield News-Ledger
Mise Joubert
Joubert
W. D. Joubert
Ethel
Edward A. Barthelemy
B. T. Otos
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