Darling mother: Several days have slipped by and I haven’t written any letters. Have been waiting to hear from you. Received your letter yesterday written Oct. 8th, so guess I’m getting my mail a bit more regular. Hope… Read More
The following is a letter from E C. Wallner, written from England to his uncle, W. D. Wallner of Buffalo Lake. Somewhere in England, October 9th, 1918 Dear Uncle William: Undoubtedly this letter from me coming from oversea… Read More
Of Pneumonia and Influenza Oct. 9 Memorial Services Held Sunday Evening Memorial services in memory of Calmer Carlson were held Sunday evening in the Ft. Ridgely and Dale church and owing to the beautiful weather the church was… Read More
Another sad message reached this community last Sunday when Joseph Buehler received a telegram from the War department announcing the death of his son, Charles.The message stated that Charles had been killed in action in France, between the… Read More
Julius H. Jenson was born Jan. 9, 1892, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Jenson. He was a graduate of the Franklin High School in 1910 and taught school a few years, one term being in… Read More
A letter from Mrs. Melville Cummings of St. Paul contains the following news which will be of interest to many Hector people: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cummings and baby have returned to St. Paul and are living at… Read More
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Posted: February 22, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Letter from Alma Kienlen, Fairfax Standard, 12-26-1918
Darling mother: Several days have slipped by and I haven’t written any letters. Have been waiting to hear from you. Received your letter yesterday written Oct. 8th, so guess I’m getting my mail a bit more regular. Hope… Read More
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Last Updated: February 21, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Letter From Edward C Wallner, Olivia Times, 12-12-1918
The following is a letter from E C. Wallner, written from England to his uncle, W. D. Wallner of Buffalo Lake. Somewhere in England, October 9th, 1918 Dear Uncle William: Undoubtedly this letter from me coming from oversea… Read More
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Last Updated: February 21, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Calmer Carlson Dies in France, Franklin Tribune, 12-12-1918
Of Pneumonia and Influenza Oct. 9 Memorial Services Held Sunday Evening Memorial services in memory of Calmer Carlson were held Sunday evening in the Ft. Ridgely and Dale church and owing to the beautiful weather the church was… Read More
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Last Updated: February 21, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Charles Buehler and Calmer Carlson Give Their All in Service of Country, Fairfax Standard, 12-5-1918
Another sad message reached this community last Sunday when Joseph Buehler received a telegram from the War department announcing the death of his son, Charles.The message stated that Charles had been killed in action in France, between the… Read More
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Last Updated: February 19, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Julius H. Jenson, Hector Mirror, 11-14-1918
Julius H. Jenson was born Jan. 9, 1892, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Jenson. He was a graduate of the Franklin High School in 1910 and taught school a few years, one term being in… Read More
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Posted: February 18, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
A Letter from Mrs. Melville Cummings, Hector Mirror, 11-7-1918
A letter from Mrs. Melville Cummings of St. Paul contains the following news which will be of interest to many Hector people: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cummings and baby have returned to St. Paul and are living at… Read More
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