Willmar Area Sees Wave of Visitors and Travel
A long list of Willmar residents and guests are noted visiting or traveling. James Cleary in Aberdeen and Mrs. Archie Smith in the Cities lead a steady flow, with many Willmar residents hosting or visiting friends in Minneapo lis Moorhead St Paul Litchfield Yankton Kerkhoven and Benson. Numerous trips to the Cities, Minneapolis and St Paul are recorded along with arrivals from Yankton Benton Ruthton Valley City and other locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cleary
Aberdeen
Archie Smith
Ed Bengon
C. A. Johnson
Milbank
S. D
Phureday
Chas. V. Johnson
Minneapolis
Ives
Benton
George Tyler
Charlie Gibson
Albert Odell
Duluth
Neuberger
Charlie Couling
St. Paul
Willmar
East
A. C. Dickey
Win
Nelson
Yankton
Peter Berglund
Harrison
Martin Berglund
C. M. Leamning
Litchfield
A. Q. Bryant
Mesdames Larson
Hanson
Sather
W. J. Pinney
Marie Pinney
N. Nels
A. M. Enderslie
George W. Wagner
Benson
Lydia Wheeler
Ruthton
D. W. MacLaughlin
Stanley Burr
Stockton
Cal
Peter Dahlstrom
Judge Powers
Arba Powers
E. E. Powers
Bar| Neuberger
John Youngberg
Partial Returns From Yesterday's County Primary
Partial returns from yesterday’s county primary show scattered vote totals with multiple candidate numbers and district codes. The readable text lists figures like 30, 33, 12, 15, 25, 47, 80, 19, 26, 16, and 29, indicating incomplete results across various precincts.
Rykken Estness Wedding at Eagle Lake Church
Miss Bertha Josephine Rykken and Hildas Estness wed at Eagle Lake church on a sunny Wednesday afternoon. Rev Gynild officiated with Marie Botnen at the organ. attendants included Emma Rykken and Sigrid Gynild. The couple will reside on the Schedeen farm in Dovre after a reception at the groom’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Josephine Rykken
Hildas Estness
Eagle Lake
Gynild
Marie Botnen
Miss Rykken
Emma Rykken
Sigrid Gynild
Albert Rykken
Gust Hegstrom
K. J. Rykken
Estness
Schedeen
Dovre
Everett
Wash
Mousekeepers Meet at Odd Fellow Hall October 1
The Housekeepers' Club will meet at Odd Fellow's Hall Saturday October 1 at 3 p m. The program includes a violin solo by Miss Nettie Marlow reading by Margarite Stockwell a duet by Comilla Parkins and Ethel Bergeson a recitation by Erhard Bergeson and a piano solo by Miss Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Housekeepers’ Club
Odd Fellow's Hall
1910 Street Fair a Winner in Willmar
The 1910 street fair in Willmar surpassed past fairs with four days of good attendance despite threatening weather. Highlights included the Mexican Zamora family and Rolla’s slides on Fifth street, grand fireworks by Gregory Fireworks, and strong Willmar Military Band performances. The horticultural tent, miniature farm display, and extensive art and domestic exhibits drew steady crowds, while the fruit, dairy, and poultry shows earned praise. Booths hosted by local businesses showcased progress and civic spirit, and parades and auto floats drew large crowds, marking the 1910 fair as a standout event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory Fireworks Company
Willmar
Altho
F. W. Powell
Sheriff Bonde
Eben Lawson
Ralph Stanford
Ed Mag[nuosa
Hugh Campbell
Silas Bluestein
Hawick Daily News
Svea
Vancement
Willmarl
Kandiyohi
Mesdames
M. T. Sandbo
James Sanderson
Harrison Creamery
Keandia Creamery
Svea Creamery
Kandiyohi Creamery
Andrew Olson
Dovre
John Englund
C. A. Eaklund
Clara Hoglund
James Sorenson
A. H. Sperry
David Swenson
P. H. Frye
G. J. Bjorberg
Erick Beck
Atwater
Aug. Nilson
Herman Johnson
Jens Johnson
G. J. Bromberg
Frank Hamilton
John Kleberg
David Weaver
L. P. Lindblom
P. E. Carston
Evergreen
E. Taylor
Mexico
John Mossberg
Henry Ames
Bear Hollow
Fourth Street
Willmar Hardware Co
Simons Studio
Peterson & Wellin
D. A. Jacobs
Benson Bros. & Jorris
J. C. Dale
Willmar Milling Co
W. L. Geer
Andrew Peterson
Willmar Steam Laundry
Lundquist Hardware
G. O. Sand
Forsberg
Aladdin Lamp
Elkjer Studio
Berkness Peterson
Oman & Johnson Machine Works
Willmar Tribune
Payford
J. Emil Nelson Corporation
P. M. Burns
J.C. Bjorberg
Otto Bergquist
Eddie Carlson
Clavus Anderson
Oak Grove Stock Farm
Henry Johnson
City View Dairy Farm
Harold Porter
Marvis German
Florence Porter
Chas. German
Atty
Geo. H. Otterness
Little Violet Boudette
Donald Gerretson
Donald Boudette
Adeline Feig
Rosamond Gerretson
Douglas Gerretson
Ruth Wilson
George Henry Otterness Jr
Gee. H. Otterness
Barbara Williams
Minnesota
Election Briefs Highlight Local Contests and Races
Sept Frederickson leads by over 1500 votes as Dr Branton is renominated for coroner. Rowat trails slightly for surveyor while O S Reigstad wins Second Commissioner. Seventh District endorses county option delegation, Tawney loses for Congress, Lindbergh renominated, Seward defeated by Lende for Senate in Marshall. Johnson defeats Hardwick in Yellow Medicine. county option gains noted statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederickson
Branton
Rowat
O. S. Reigstad
Tawney
Lindbergh
Seward
Senate
Marshall
Lende
Johnson Best Hardwick
Yellow Medicine
Gordhamer Wins 1911 Model Buick at Willa Fair Parade
Miss Jeanetta Gordhamer captured the Buick automobile prize in a Willa fair event. Henry Os Mmundson drove the decorated car with Gordhamer as sole passenger amid ribbons and flowers. Final tallies showed modest excitement and strong fundraising by contestants and friends. Nearby, Friday marked James J. Hill’s 72nd birthday as he remained active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tade
Gordbamer
Jeanetta Goldhammer
Henry Os Mmundson
Jeanette Gordhamer
Clara Allen
Jane McDonald
Hazel Lien
Willmar Local Briefs Highlight Community Events
Local notes report a new birth to Mr. and Mrs. W DeLa Hunt a Friday birth. Hanson the vaudeville act comes to the Opera House tomorrow. Spicer schools closed for a Willmar fair visit. H C Lee plans study in Minneapolis after Bethesda Home loft work. Anna Schollin to stay in Willmar for winter. George W Johnson hosts a 12-guest dinner honoring Mr and Mrs George Wagner. Rev J R Davies conducted a conference. Walter A O’Kane dies in Breckenridge. Emma Rykken offers music instruction at A L Nelson’s store. Miss Jean Parke, former Willmar girl, gains acclaim in New York and Paris. Esther Nelson to wed Emil Johnson at Svea church. invitees from Willmar. Ladies' Social Union hosts coffee at Presbyterian church Sept 23. Janice Bradbury and William Coleman wed at parsonage. Minnie Klint and Elmer Tulin, Annie Klint and Louis Norine to wed at Tripolis church. Hans Hanson drama to premiere at Opera House Sept 22 with a new set and tech effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. DeLa Hunt
Hanson
Opera House
Spicer
Willmar Fair
H. C. Lee
Bethesda
Clarkfield
Minn
Minneapolis
Anna Schollin
Willmar
George W. Johnson
Geo. Wagner
Benison
J. R. Davies
Litchfield
Nicholson
M. E
Raymond
Walter A. O’kane
Breckenridge
O'Kane
Emma Rykken
Gustavus Johnson
A. L. Nelson
Madame Savarie
Jean Parke
New York City
Paris
Esther Nelson
Swan Nelson
Emil Johnson
Svea
Ladies’ Social Union
Presbyterian Church
Janice Bradbury
Turner Go
S. D
William Coleman
Nihill
Montana
J. L. Parmeter
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Oliver Larson
Nordin
Lottie Lundberg
Nellie Noren
Andrew Johnson
Winfred Gibson
Roseland
Jonas Berg
Lizzie Klint
Atweter
Atweter, Visited At the August Johnson
Ella Getchell
Valley City
N. D
J. R. Getchell
W. Hl. Nethaway
A. Adams
J. ©. Hanson
Rath
Cora Palm
Ed, Benson
John Palm
W. A. Thomas & CO. Grain and Stock Brokers
Logan & Bryan Vern
N. ¥. Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Ames Block
Willmar, Minn
Rykken-Estness
Bonde-Gilman
Matilda Bonde
J C. R. Bonde
Albert W. Gilman
Horatio Gates
Gillman
Twin Cities
Rockwell
Sioux City
Ilowa
Campbell Ave
Gilman
Denmark
Geo. W. Johnson
H. Gunderson
Northwestern Telephone Company
Mr. Gilman
G. M. Robbins
C. R. Bonde
P. A. Ecklund
CG. A. Backlund
A. E. Rice
John Johnson
Haralson
Lake Minnetonka
Anderson
Anderson Land Co
Plymouth Rock
James J. Hill
Hills
Minnie Klint
Elmer Tulin
Anns Klint
Louis Norine
Tripolis Church
August Klint
Kandigoi
Hans Hanson
Willmar Street Fair
Dade County
Florida
The
United States
Richardson-Kellett
Merchant's Hotel
Florida Wightly Hoar Merchants
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