Supposed Murder Inquiry Probes Mysterious Grave
Local officials led by Sheriff Wagness and Attorney McClory searched a gully 35 miles northeast of town after Ernest Hanson reported a mound resembling a grave with a board labeled Horse Thief. They found a shallow, oddly shaped cavity with sod, slough grass, and dirt, suggesting a concealed body may have been moved or hidden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hanson
McClory
Wagness
Hovey
Nimmo
Hanson
Big Hills
Township
Range
County valuation hike noted in 1898 report
The figures show taxable items including 15, money other than banks and bankers, credits totaling $3,745, bank stock $10,212, billard tables $27,691, other personal property $13,914, elevators and warehouses $39,452, improvements on lands not patented $17,580, telephones and telegraph property $9,442. The county valuation for 1898 stood at $2,447,000, signaling an increase of nearly $250,000 with the state board yet to hear from.
Picnic by W R C Raises Funds Despite Rain
Yesterday's W R C picnic at Pitcher's grove drew a large crowd despite heavy Wednesday rain. A decorated platform, a varied program, and readings by Mrs. Hansbrough and Miss Addie Elliott entertained attendees. Receipts exceeded expenses by over one hundred dollars, praising the group for aiding soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R.C
Pitcher’s Grove
Gladys Miller
Brush and Pencil August issue note from RBrngh
The August number of Brush and Pencil appears in the publication line with a partial title. The readable fragment suggests a regular feature issue but provides limited content for a fuller summary.
New System of Art Education and Frost Prevention Idea
A featured article by Mabel Key on a new system of art education directed by Arthur W. is praised for its usefulness to teachers and students. Another piece by J. H. Vanderpool on Figure Drawing continues, while The Arts & Crafts Publishing Co prints criticism and editorial notes. A Crookston farmer urges early frost-prevention steps by hauling straw to field edges to shield late sown grain, noting the plan’s proven value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ther
Biogix
Nohes
Alexis J. Fournier
Patincer
Charles W. Hawthorne
Mabel Key
Armae
Arthur W
J. H. Vanderpool
Arts & Crafts Publishing Company
Chicago
Towa Times
Crookston
Times
Frost prevention methods in Northwest grain farming
The article notes that favorable springs usually avoid frost risks but this year late sowing increases vulnerability. It explains that frosts come with westerly or northerly winds and describes a disputed practice of smudging straw piles or manure to delay frost formation. The text claims such action can draw frost away and advises farmers to consider it as a worthwhile safeguard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stony Brook
John
Spruce St
New York
Hail Sweeps Plains Destroying Crop Acreage
A hail storm yesterday morning swept from Hillsboro Traill county to south of Fargo destroying over 100000 acres of grain. Local reports estimate extensive crop damage across the affected sector with fields laid waste by the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Traill County
Fargo
Bind ers for Farmers Offer Limited Supplies
Farmers urged to buy binders from Peter Hatey at Plow files angils and hammers tat Esters. Only a few left and it is first come, first served with a price of 97 dollars for the best binders in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hatey
Scrofula and Consumption Cure Claim
An ad-like fragment asserts scrofula taints the blood and leads to consumption. It promotes Sifts Specific as the only known cure, claiming a complete cure and addressing deep seated blood disease with strong implied guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ry Swift
Les
Roth Berkeley
Swift
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Promotes Blood Purity
An old newspaper fragment touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the great medicine that drives out impurities from the blood for both sexes. It uses promotional phrasing about curing "bad blood" and preaches health benefits in an era of patent medicines.
Official Directory and District Court Members Listed
The document lists district court personnel and county officers including C.T. Amidon H. Rourke Montgomery and J. McClory, with several names tied to Fargo Lisbon Bismarck and Dele Lake areas. It notes a surveyor and revenue collector among officials, detailing roles such as CPL J. McClory and J. VanLiew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.T. Amidon
Fargo
H. Rourke
Lisbon
Vund Hageart
Wi ‘Iliame
Bismarck
Depew
U.S. Revenue Collentee Fc
H. McMillan
Ever Wagness Cpl J. McCloryie
Cokes Audie Ib Bf District Court
A. VanLiew
James McCormick
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Hope
First National Bank
B. S. Estes
Devils Lake, N. Dak
the Hotel Sevilla
J. C. Baughman
Devils Lake, North Dak
Louis Hansen
S.S.S
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta
Georgia
I. Glerum
Devils Lake
N. Dak
United States
Geo. P. Lyman
B. Fe N.R.R
St'Paul
City Auditor
City of Devils Lake
Justice of the Peacet
Ty Cleveland
A. Pattier
C. B. Davenport
City of
LS. Eich
the Official Directory
U.S
Henry C. Hansbrough
McCumber
Dele Laketoo
B. FY Spalding
District Court
County Cour
Gor F. B
C.J. Fick
Eat Chetelet
Les Morgan
S. Lauder Ollock
L. Glaspell
W. . Winchester
Lauter Railroad Commission
John Sima
Erickson
Eretary
A. Stickley
Langdon
America’s Representative
F.shwwn Magazine
Saninie Cory
the Designer
West 14Th Street
New York City
Nelson
Telephone
Russell & Schultz
Dray and
Chautauqua Grounds
Kelly Ave
Cordner
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