Social notes highlight a busy Willmar area week
Miss Quamby visits Cottonwood friends and many local residents travel, visit, or relocate. Names include Mrs Minnie Grey, Miss Anna Peterson, Mrs Henry Rost, S B Quale, Hans Jefferson, Philip Broberg, Mrs Samuel Porter, Miss Ellen Swenson, Miss Mathilda Hjort, Miss Alice Anderson, Miss Celia Vandervoort, Myrtle Vandervoort, Miss Blanche Batterberry, Miss Anna Batterberry, Miss Ella Boyd, Miss Emma Syse, Rev G Peterson, Mrs J Hi Wiggins, Miss Carrie Gould, Mrs E W Woodcock, and many others in Willmar and nearby towns with weddings, teaching assignments, and anniversaries noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quamby
Cottonwood Friends
Minnie Grey
Kerkhoven
Willmar
Anna Peterson
Irving
Henry Rost
Yankton
3. D
S. B. Quale Iz
Montana
North Dakota
Hans Jeferson
Hutchinson
H. P. Hangon
Philip Broberg
Faribout
Seaburg Divinity School
Samuel Porter
Pine City
Carlson
Richard Butler
C. W. Sample
Minneapolis
J. HH. Wiggins
Annie Hawkinson
Maynard
Anna Ekdah
P. Be, Parsons
Hannah Hanson
Blanche
Anna Batterberry
New London
Ralph Volk
Ella Boyd
Emma Syse
Benson
Lectures on Catholicism by Jos. Busch in city
Eight free lectures begin next Sunday evening on Catholic doctrine at St Marys church and the Presbyterian church. Topics cover unity, why I am a Catholic, confession, saints, Mary, real presence, the next world, and mass. Questions accepted. aims are explanatory, not controversial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Busch
Archdiocese of St. Paul
St. Mary's Church
Presbyterian Church
Ischepp's Unique Animal Circus Captivates Crowd
Prof Schepp's pony and dog act drew the most attention at last week's street fair. The animal troupe trained with patient discipline and playful guidance, leading to praise for their skills and care. Separate notes report a coal shed accident injuring Phillip Greer and local community events including church programs and anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schepp
Hhs
Prof
King
Willmar
Harvest Home Festival at Hia Church Service
A Harvest Day at Hia sanctuary on the 30th includes a Tacksiigeleepredikan by Rev. J. Lundberg at 10:30 a m with singing and music followed by a thank-offering and church dinner. In the afternoon at 3 o'clock Prof Nelson of Minnesota College will give a Harvest Home Festival speech in Minneapolia Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripolis
Hia
Nelson
Minnesota College
Minneapolia
Minn
Death of Joseph H Neer Pioneer of New London
Joseph H Neer of New London died Saturday morning after a stroke. Born July 1832 in Springfield Ohio, he moved to Roseville and later New London, where he engaged in general merchandise, real estate, and sheep raising. A longtime school board member and justice of the peace, he gifted ten acres to the school district for agricultural study. Survived by his wife, two daughters Hattie Johnson and Alice Halvoreen, funeral held Tuesday at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Hudson and Rev. Drysdale officiating. interment at Oak Hill cemetery. Pallbearers named Estrem, Larson, Peterson, Swenson, Broberg, Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Neer
New London
Mr. Neer
Springfield
Ohio
Roseville
Neer
St. Paul
James J. Hill
Eliza Knowles
Robert Knowles
Green Lake Township
D. Peterson & Son
Abbott
Hattie Johnson
Alice Halvoreen
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Hudson
Paynesville
Mr. Drysdale
Oakhill Cemetery
Joseph ©. Estrem
Oliver’. Larson
John G. Peterson
Harold Swenson
Peter Broberg
W. C. Parker
All-Mail Train Sets Speed Record on Great Northern Run
The first all mail train through this division of the Great Northern ran from Chicago to Seattle as a test to cut eleven hours from the schedule. Conductor Louis Larson and engineer Harry Kemp led the crew as the train, limited to mail and baggage cars, reduced time between Litchfield and Willmar to 22 minutes, averaging 70 mph on a 28 mile stretch. Milwaukee Road competes for a four million dollar government mail contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Chicago
Seattle
Milwaukee Road
Jim Hill
Louis Larson
Harry Kemp
Kemp
Breckenridge
Litchfield
Willmar
Prizes Awarded At Street Fair Parade
Winners received awards for best general purpose farm team Andrew Anderson first, best carriage turnout Adam Tait Jr first Peter Felt second, floats by leading stores first Berk ness Peterson Co second, Fair Furniture store third, best fart name depiction C Swanson Edenwood first, Herman Nordine Dover special, dog team, comical floats Swan Larson, hose cart, boy and girl first. Harvey Benson city cab second, Mads Benstrom Olivia foot amputation at local hospital after prior injury. High school football team travels to Litchfield Saturday for season opener, with many students planning to support the home squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Anderson
Adam Tait, Jr
Peter Felt
Berkness
Peterson Co
the Fair Furniture Store
C. Swanson
Edenwood
Ist
Herman Nordine
Dover
Swan Larson
Harvey Benson
City Cab
Preparations for Litchfield Game and School Tests
The article notes an upcoming game against Litchfield at Litchfield next Saturday. It also details school activities including Miss Carrie Bowers visiting Benson, current events by Karen Hansen on the North Pole expeditions, Harriman’s railroad work, and British color line issues. Upcoming tests cover Caesar and English, Ancient history, Virgil, physics, and English American history with a reading by Augusta Johnson during the rhe torical period from 9 20 to 9 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchfield
Carrie Bowers
Benson
Gladys Birch
Karen Hansen
North Pole
Peary
Cook
Harriman
Augusta Johnson
Fund for Governor Johnson Memorial Monitor Opens
A movement seeks funds for a monument or statue at the state capitol in memory of the late Governor Johnson. The Tribune supports the effort and will receive contributions up to one dollar, with gifts acknowledged in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Willmar
Minn
John Albert Johnson
Minnesta
Johnson
State Capitol
The
Royal Chef and The Lyman Twins Coming Next Week
The Royal Chef and The Lyman Twins, two popular plays from last season, will be staged here next week with the same cast as before. The Royal Chef opens Monday and The Lyman Twins Saturday evening. both productions are praised for merit and deserve strong patronage. Meanwhile a Western Union crew works on the Willmar to Sioux Falls telegraph line, with foreman D D F Goggin noting staffing difficulties and inviting applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Twins
Twin Cities
Western Union
Willmar
Sioux Falls
D. F. Goggin
Bethesda Homes to Build Aged Care Facility Plan
At yesterday's trustees meeting Bethesda Homes approved a plan to build a new aged care facility. Foundations to be laid this fall with completion next spring, additions possible later. Estimated cost around $6,000. debt reduced by $3,000. Rev Nordberg of New London elected treasurer replacing Rev Michaelson. The homes currently care for 47 orphans and 3 old people, aiming to house 25 to 30 seniors in the new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethesda
M. B. Michaelson
Michaelson
Nordberg
New London
Mary Haley obituary recalls a Christian life of service
Mrs. Mary Haley died peacefully Sunday afternoon at four o'clock in Kandiyohi County. Born in Fremont Ireland sixty four years ago she immigrated young and married John Haley in Prior Lake Minnesota in 1862. Thirteen children were born to the couple with eleven living. Loved for kindness unselfishness and steady church faith her death brings deep sorrow to neighbors and family as she leaves a lasting legacy of Christian devotion and patient care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Haley
Haley
Fremont
County Cork
Ireland
John Haley
Prior Lake
Minn
Mra
Kandiyohi County
Local social notes from Willmar and nearby towns
Community calendar items include visits among Atwater Benson Graceville and Litchfield residents. Attendees and hosts named include Oscar Larson Newell Olson Nina Brown Marian Minton Lillie Noreen Florence Benson Maud Foster Florence Surratt Julia O’Brien and many more. Events cover club meetings church guilds violin lessons and birthday celebrations with notices of guests and travels across Minnesota and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Larson
Atwater
Newell Olson
Nina Brown
Benson
Guild of
St. Luke's Church
B. Qvale
T. E. Cootey
Minneapolis
Julia O'Brien
Chicago
Graceville
S. B. Qvale
James Sanderson
Martin Olson
Ruth
John Floren
Grove City
Willmar
Nina McMonagle
Litchfield
Elizabeth McLaughlin
Ed. Hoffman
Sioux City
I. C. O. F. Hall
Jessie Williams
St. Paul
P. C. Williams
Richard Berens
May Larson
E. W. Woodcock
Alton Crosby
F. H. Knox
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Charlotte Habstritt
Joseph Williams
E. 5. Frost
Celia Frost
St. John
New Brunswick
Dr. Frost
New York
Nellie Noreen
Lena Palmer
D. K. Danielson
Bertha
Johan Larson
Dawson
Bremerton
Wash
S. B. Chapin
Bingham Lake and
Currie
R. P.O
St. Vincent & St. Paul
Selma Tharalson
I Grant
Emma T. Johnson
Kandigahi
Ada Jorris
H. G. Morton
Northwestern Telephone Company
W. H. Greenleaf
H. G. Meyer
H. J. Ramsett
G. H. Jotterness
L. Benton
A. F. Nordin
N. O. Nelson
J. H. Neer
Inoon
Verna Monson
Mabel Flaten
Granite Falls
Farge J
Ladies’ Seminary
Gundvar Skimmeland
Most
Ischepp
Phillip Greer
Greer
Arthur Clark
Caine
Axel Bjeukengren
Theodore Paulson
Swedish Mission Church
Mr. Paulson
J. E. Applegren
Bjerkengren
Jed
Colorado
Carpenter
Manchus Syvertson
Campbell Avenue
S. E. Stansberry
Fourth Street
Mr. Stansberry
Syvyerteen
Mr. Syvertson
P. H. Wahlstrom
Glarum Hotel
Peter "Bonde
Ollie Anderson
John Crowley
Spokane
Aah
Uilbertsen
Boulder
Colo
Colorado State University
Gilbertson
Mina Eleanor Keleon
Tome
Tyler
Cottonwood
Mary Ellingson
Brooten
Berdina Gilbertson
Barvest Home Festival
NEW London Pioneer
John A. Johnson
Parade
Mads Benstrom
Olivia
John A. Johnace Mo
Peter Rasmussen
W. F. Enyard
Pauline Enyard
Hebron
Indiana
Miss Enyard
Moorhead Normal School
E. ©. Ruble
Kasson
Otto Leslie
Wist
S. D
Otto
N. B. Swalin
Ames
Swalin
Mission Circle of the Baptist Church
Andrew Peteram
Swede Hill
Peterson
G. H. Stephens
Francelia Bronson
Ames Block
Bronson
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