Fire breaks out in Bjorklund Brothers’ store warehouse

From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Nov. 6, 1924

The best known private during the World War was Harold R. Peat of the Canadian Expeditionary forces, who was wounded and sent home on a lecture tour. He is at present traveling with the Redpath Vawter circuit and is coming to Glenwood on Friday, November 21st, to give his lecture on “The Inexcusable Lie” at that time. In next week’s issue we shall give a full account of the lecture. Remember the date Nov. 21 at 8:00 o’clock.

Fire broke out in the warehouse of the Bjorklund Brothers’ store Sunday evening and 10:30 o’clock. It was first discovered by Carl Gullickson, who immediately spread the alarm. It was well that the fire was discovered quickly as the shed in which the fire started contained kerosene and other inflammable materials which would have given the flames a great impetus had it gained a few minutes more headway. The wind was from a southeasterly direction and the drug store, barber shop and meat market were therefore doomed had it not been for the speedy and heroic work of our volunteer fire department. With streams of water playing upon the building from two sides, it was not long until the flames were under control. About midnight it was thought the fire was completely out, but a number of men remained to keep watch. This was a wise move as about 1:00 o’clock it broke out again having worked its way underneath the roof of the main store building. This was quickly put out when openings were chopped in the roof and streams of water played directly on the fire. The building and contents were insured, but the loss will, nevertheless, mount high. Our volunteer fire department is to be commended for their excellent work in this instance. The origin of the fire is, of course, unknown but it is thought that it was caused by mice gnawing at matches of which there were several cases in the store room. The next thing in order for our council men to attend to is to have each and every stove and furnace inspected prior to the setting in of winter. –Kensington Cor.

FOR RENT—One 5 room apartment over Hershman store. Water and bath. Apply to J.H. Furtney.

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From the Glenwood Herald, Thursday, Nov. 6, 1924

A program will be given at the Glenwood high school building on armistice day in connection with the unveiling of the bronze tablet in memory of the Glenwood high school boys and girls that took part in the World War. As the Herald has stated before this tablet has been purchased by the classes of 1922 and 1924 and will be presented to the local post of the American Legion. The names of all those who partook in the World War are engraved on the tablet. All interested are invited to attend the ceremonies.

Ira Misensol of the Lowry Mills came thru Glenwood in a new Jewett car Saturday enroute to his home in Lowry after spending a week in the cities.

A real treat is in store for the people of Norwegian birth or ancestry in this vicinity when Rasmus Breistein, well known actor from the National theater at Christiania, will show a film version of Christofer Janson’s well-known story of Norwegian peasant life, “Fante-Anna,” at the city hall on the evening of Thursday, November 20. This play was filmed in Gudbrandsdalen, Norway, under the direction of Mr. Breistein, and since being brought to this country has been enthusiastically received in eastern cities wherever it has been shown. The showing of the film is preceded by a short descriptive lecture by Mr. Breistein in which he describes the wonderful Norwegian scenery and tells something of the customs of the people of that country. The local lodge of the Sons of Norway is responsible for the showing on this evening of genuine Norwegian entertainment. 

When you lift the lid off your roasting pan and see how quickly the turkey, duck, goose or chicken you purchased from us was done, and how tender and juicy it turned out to be, you’ll be glad you came here for the meat item for your dinner. Likewise if you get one of our tender beef, pork or veal roasts. Our aim and delight is to sell meats that satisfy our customers. Glenwood Meat Market. R.M. Smedstad, Proprietor. Telephone 322.

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From the Starbuck Times, Friday, Nov. 7, 1924

On Sunday, November 16th, the Cornerstone will be laid and the New Church Parlors dedicated in Fron Congregation. Rev. I.T. Aastad, President of the Northern Minnesota District, will officiate. All the pastors of the Glenwood Circuit have been invited to take part. In the afternoon there will be a “Samtale Mote.” The discussion for the afternoon will follow the outline of thoughts in the 13th Chapter of Paul’s First letter to the Corinthians; “faith, hope, and love.”

Mr. and Mrs. Hauge and Mr. and Mrs. Hingerud of Terrace were guests for dinner at the Carl Lingen home Sunday. Mrs. Ragnild Kjorstad and children also spent the afternoon there.

The local Legion post has ordered flag poles and flags, which are being sold to the business places at cost. All, except two of the business places on the Main street, are having flagpoles constructed. A gas-pipe is sunk in the concrete walk, with a screw cap on it that comes flush with the walk. The cap is removed, when the flagpole is to be erected, and the pole set in this base. The small neat flagpoles with beautiful flags in front of each place will make the business section look very gay on holidays.

S.O. Koland bought the feed barn from the Standard Lumber Co. this week. Mr. Koland did not buy the barn for the purpose of using it for a feed barn but is willing to keep it open for that purpose if there is any demand among the farmers for it. In mild winters of recent years a feed barn has not paid very well. Farmers who feel a feed barn in Starbuck would be a convenience this winter should speak to Mr. Koland and assure him there is a demand for it.