Speers Edwards Nuptials and Jail Escape
The Bemidji jail escape attempt by Edwin Decker and Geo Gardner failed initially when detected, but they later escaped during dinner hour. Sheriff Erickson's deputy was away, prompting searches with telegraphs and postals. Separately, J Herbert Speers and M Edith Edwards wed April 26 at the Edwards home with local and out of town guests. the couple planned to reside in Kalispell Montana after a honeymoon period.
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Winters
Edwin Decker
Geo. Gardner
Bemidji
Erickson
Brockway
Nelson
9Th Street
J. Herbert Speers
M. Edith Edwards
H. Edwards
Our City
Edwards
Northern Pacific
Lillian Isabelle
W. H. Angel
A. D. Arundel
Minneapolis
Roland Arundel
A. W. Wheatley
Staples
Destructive city fire destroys two barns and two houses
A large blaze last Wednesday in the southern city area destroyed Jens Molstad and J H Dickinson homes along with Mr Turcott’s barn and two outbuildings. A horse owned by Otto Nelson perished. Wind drove sparks, causing further damage before fire crews contained the flames. Molstad lacked insurance on his household goods. Dickinson’s losses were insured.
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Jens Molstad
J. H. Dickinson
Mr. Molstad
H. Turcott
Otto Nelson
Molstad
Martin Anderson
Wisconsin
Fresh Spring Hats Now In Stock at Our Millinery
Our millinery stock is complete with trimmed hats, sailors, caps, bonnets, and more. We invite you to come in and let us fit you out with a spring hat and you will be pleased in more ways than one.
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E. C. Bana
Prop
Dry Goods Offers From the Silk Department
A department lists multiple fabrics and textiles including Silk Pon gees Silk Ginghams Organdier Silk Camisas Egyptian Tissues Vepetian Cloths Russian Ducks Swiss Fancy Percales and thousands of yards of Calicos Prints Ginghams Muslins.
Spring Jackets Capes and Skirts Selling Fast
Shoppers are urged to call early for spring jackets capes and crash skirts as these items are selling fast and limited stock remains.
See Our Fine Assortment of Goods In Store Now
Visit and view a wide range of goods and offerings to discover value. Shop in person to compare quality and pricing and find items that meet your needs. This advert promises worthwhile selections awaiting customers at the store.
Ward escapes on logging train during arrest near Pine River
Police arrest Philo Ward in Walker telegram case but he leaps from a moving train near Pine River to flee toward Canada. Deputy Scribner returns with Ward to the jail as the chase continues. Hoffman offers chattel loans and guarantees wheels for 25 dollars at Hoffman's National wheels.
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Walker
Philo Ward
Ward
St. Paul
Scribner
Pine River
Canada
Reunited After Years Apart in City Marriage
Shelly Paine and Grace McDonough renewed their marriage vows Friday at Rev. A. H. Carver’s residence. The couple, previously married four to five years ago, had separated in 1899 after Paine enlisted in Montana and served in the Philippines. He returned last fall, resumed life with his wife and two children, and they now begin housekeeping in a Beach & Son’s grocery flat.
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A. H. Carver
Shelly Paine
Grace McDonough
Rev. Carver
Paine
Montana
Manilla
Philippines
Beach & Son
Columbia chainless buys at Hoffman sixty dollars
Forest fires sweep northern Minnesota and the Dakotas amid drought while the south recovers from heavy rains. A major blaze destroyed much of Naray and its stores, hotel, and residences, leaving 200 to 300 residents homeless. Fire crews from Crow Wing aided settlers as new blazes threatened nearby woods and river flats.
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Minnesota
Dakotas
Nary
Joel Smith
Mr. Smith
Crow Wing
D. M. Clark & Co. Installment House Ad
D. M. Clark and Company advertises as the sole installment house in the city offering goods on easy terms.
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D. M. Clark & Co
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E. C. Bane
Desaa
DALY
Bbc
H. J. Holm & Co
A. E. Moberg
Front Street
Speers-Edwards
Brainerd
Kindred St., E. Brainerd
Hoffman
National Wheels
Hoffman's
Columbia Chainless
Navy
A. M. Opsahl
Twin Cities
Cleveland, Monarch and Crescent
Dunlop
F. Gruenhagen
Walker Block
Aunts
Strent
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