Engines Built in Willmar:



Here is a Hustler engine built by Oman Supply of Willmar, MN. This is one of only two known. This engine is owned by Byron Boike.
 

Willmar Tribune Articles
3-15-1905
4-5-1905
10-5-1905

April 8, 1898 - Willmar Gasoline Engine Works Company organized for the purpose of manufactoring gasoline engines under patent (Mar. 8, 1898 - pat. # 600,147)owned by Lars Halverson of Willmar Minnesota.

Officers
President - J.S. Robbins (Implement Dealer)
Secretary - S.B. Qvale (Mayor City Of Willmar)
Treasurer - A.E. Rice (Senator)
Board of director - L. Halverson (patent holder - Water and Light Commission)
Board of director - M. Jorgenson (Harness Maker)

Halverson Patent #600,147

Right side view of the engine.

Left side view of the engine.

Willmar Gasoline Engine Works Ads

This ad appeared in the West Central Tribune in 1902.

This ad appeared in the West Central Tribune in 1905.