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Newspaper
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
6
North Dakota notes report many candidate announcements in Mandan Enderlin and Grand Forks while Emmons county sees hard land cases. Local firemen host an upcoming ball. Minot seeks league play for summer baseball. county tax matters and paving debates stir communities. A coal surplus, livestock, and school improvements are noted along with political maneuvering in multiple towns.
In a resumed Monday session, Geo H Piercy deputy revenue collector faced contempt after refusing to answer a question on a signature. The judge jailed him pending possible U S Department guidance. The court adjourned until Thursday with other cases heard and jurors excused.
A Times-Record critique rails at the Courier editor Packard linking him to loaves and fishes. It accuses Packard of leveraging Valley City politics for his business partner in a post office deal, claiming his gossip would fill a small book. The item notes Valley City faces a fevered bout of Packarditis and mentions a new state armory in Best In State, to be formally opened later this month.
The Bismarck Hospital and Deaconess Home trustees approved bids for the new hospital. Milstad and Dierson of the city won with $10 283. Other bids: H C Ithud 19 316 W J Longoor 74 385 Leppe of Aberdeen 20 874. Building will be enclosed and first floor and basement ready by August 1. Three stories high with Wilton or Hebron brick. Lower stories to be finished now. balance in about a year. The project mirrors modern hospital standards, reflecting credit to the Evangelical society and the people of Bismarck.
The people of Washburn vote 79 to 0 to form a city, making it the only city in McLean County. The new city plans to pursue a municipal waterworks system, either city owned or by private parties, with a likely municipal role. Locals describe a push by energetic business people contributing to the town's upbuilding, as Bismarck welcomes Washburn to the league of bustling municipalities.
The John Russell Valley City Times-Record reports the probate court approved an agreement avoiding litigation. Julia B. Russell contested but a compromise satisfied all parties. Arthur Miller and Herbert Russell named to guardianship duties. Frank White appointed guardian for Margarite Elsie Russell. Personal estate valued at 90200. Executives non residents. Herman Winters named representative. Lee Combs named attorney for the estate. Local ads urge furniture buyers and Pineules pain relief from Lenhart Drug Co.
January notice from Tribune publisher explains three main points: postal rules forcing cash in advance subscriptions, rate hikes to four dollars yearly for daily and fifty cents for carriers, and a two year extension allowing old rates for prepaid subscribers. It cites paper shortages and rising costs as reasons and urges readers to renew within three months to preserve second class mailing status.
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