Williston Lynching Probed Amid Mob Violence
Williston, Dec 39. A mob of masked men stormed the jail and hanged convict Culbertson from a bridge over the Little Muddy River. Sheriff Hickson was confined as the crowd beat and threatened. The case followed a jury verdict for the murder of Mr and Mrs Dillon and their daughter, fueling the lynching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Cleve Culbertson
Dilan
Priacher
Ang
Tir
Iston
Oar
Hrickson
Williams County
Wien
Wéhying
Mal Sk
Culbertson
Piesalha Tor’ Sherey
Culbentdon
Dangiinus
Ayaind
Wrickton
Erdwads
Burdigk' Daid
Ass al
Pais
Milekson
Whiston
Ica
Brothers Play Poker For Girl Defeated Man Elopes
In a Saturday incident, brothers James Wyon and George Aalkang played poker to win a girl’s favor. The plan to marry was revealed when George, absent at the time, later learned another brother had eloped with the girl to Cardix, all living in the Purtle area west of He ke 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Jamey
George Aalkang
Drothers
Walters
Dashight
Peltier
James
Tone
George
Arto
Caradix
Purtle Acai Tain
Heke
Eastern Star Banquet Follows Lodge Session Big Meet
Eastern Star officers were installed with ceremony at the lodge session. Ward Worthy Matron Mrs John Mel Lei and Worthy Pittrop Mr Bert Halliday led the proceedings aided by Mrs Ray Siasthe and others. A banqu et followed. Relatives of C C Gordon not pursuing ward en charge against S Hill postmaster at Antelope. trial set for December 18 at Dickinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastar Star
Bowell
Jeni
Ay Marshal
Powell
Racho
Iit
John Mel Lei
Pittrop
Bert ‘Halliday
Acne
Shitros
Otras Halliday
Hranges Woodward
Ray
Siasthe
Martham
Mitchell
Dickingen
I District Court St “Digkiinean
F. . Mecurdy
Leftaint Dickinson
Siegat
Nita
Solirts
Tenney Named Montana State Insurance Agent at Billings
Tenney, a veteran in fire insurance, has been promoted to state agent for Montana and will base headquarters in Billings. The move marks a milestone for his career with New Era Mutual Life Insurance. Local colleagues extend best wishes, while noting the loss of Tenney’s services in Devils Lake and the ongoing ties to North Dakota communities.
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Billings
Mont
Montana
Jose
Mrr
Penney
Iwho
Devils Lake
Four Men Escaped Wahpeton Jail in December Breakout
Four men escaped from Wahpeton North Dakota county jail on Tuesday by breaking a window bar and welding it. Arthur Bates John Breton and Joe McGinnny were charged with burglary and robbery, while John Bradley a federal prisoner to scrub the corridor but fled. McGlynn and Bradley were recaptured within two blocks. Bates and Breton remained at large as police searched with automobiles.
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Wahpeton
N D
Mieh
Arthur Bates
John Brestonjo
Joe. McGignny
John Bradly
Jas
McGlynn
Bradley
Bates
Breton
Tad Aose Automobiles
Seaching
Accused of Alienating Affections in Dec 19 Case
William Wallace sues Dr. Tamestown area for 10000 dollars alleging dentistry work and professional influence alienated his wife’s affections. Mrs Wallace testified she felt led to change her mind by religious beliefs and marital strains amid a sensational trial with multiple witnesses and names from the area.
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Tamestown
Mr. Winter
William Wallace
Wallace
Smiymer
Ameptons
Hunter
Visib
Hanler
Wabiace
Society Is Engaged In New Idea
A society announces a new idea event with plans to organize farm committees and public meetings. A ladies committee hosted Mayme Tuncheutl and others to oversee preparations for the next gathering and a January public installation is slated with regional attendees invited.
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Miltoy Datley
Mayme Huesgen
Heleee
Tera
Memeinvited
Forestern
Webster
New Church Is Dedicated On Sabbath at Bethel Free
The Bethel Evangelical Free church held a Sunday dedication of its new basement, timed with the Evangelical mission meeting. Clergy from across the state attended, two sermons were delivered by Rev B Josepheson of Cooperstown in Norwegian and Rev Wulfstad in English, prayers by Rev S G Larston and Rev B Brudse. Musical numbers by Mrs O Carlson and the Bethel string band plus over 200 dollars raised by a collection highlighted the event.
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Bethel Evangelical Free Church
B. Josepheson
Cooperstown
Wulfstad
S.G., Larston
Bitchwille
B. Brudse
Winnipeg
Canada
O. Carlson
Churces Ferry
Bethel String Band
PIGGER MUST SERVE 10 SF MEIN SAIL NOW
Peter Schantz, educated in Morton County, must serve a county jail sentence after the Supreme Court upheld the ruling denying his writ of habeas corpus. The case centered on jurisdiction and a point in favor of a tie, with others involved including Beron Sears and Eleanor Townes among several named individuals and witnesses.
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Bismarck
Peter Schantz
Eduyletad
Morton County
Supreme Court
Schants
Potutso
Qho
Rontrovetay
Sehiante
Dhe Distriet
Jurisdiet
Fondant
Beron’ Sears
Ramsey county students win corn contest prizes
Judges Kirk and Henry Hale select eight named children from Ramsey county schools for a prize trip to Margo to attend the boys and girls Institute at the agricultural college. Alfred Sprague Louis Brending Stella McDonald Segne Mgaen Alora Garakke Gustave Nhelan Everett Horne minnewaukan Dry Lake names appear among the winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Sprague
Lake
Joseph Bhelver
Minnewaukas
Louis
Brending
Freshwater
Everett Horne
Dry Lake
Stella McDonald
Grove
Segne Mgaen
Alora Garakke
Gustave Nhelan
Minnewaukan
Kirk
Henry Hale
Ramsey County
Margo
Boys and Girls Institute
Werccultural Collage
Students study court visits at North Dakota School for the Deaf
A 13 year old Herbert G Billigmeier describes field trips by students to the district and U S district courts. He notes signs used by Miss Rhodes to convey evidence and recounts a not guilty verdict in the Carl Behnke murder case and a separate federal case involving Rebillard over a 35 000 claim connected to a car accident near Perry Lane.
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North Dakota
Harry Freese
Lawton
Bas Bott
Mitas Rhones Serpinibad
Gor Tortiey
Cuthbert
Cowan
Rhodes
District Cour
Waa
Miss. Rhodes
U. S. District Court
Post J
Amidon
Hihodes
Lewis
Ute
Chambers
Church
Perry Lane
DeVon
Columbia Event Sparks Strain in Youth Wrestling Meet
A garbled report from Columbia describes a youth wrestling matchup featuring Jordan and Mugutag. The piece references coaches, a weight class contest, and local figures while noting tension and proceedings impacting students and staff.
No Chance to Escape the Taxes in North Dakota Story
Morton county leads as the North Dakota tax commission places escaped property on tax rolls across counties. Officials estimate statewide revenue could rise to hundreds of thousands, with boards required to fairly value properties or face review. The commission vows a square deal for cattlemen crossing borders and notes cooperation with South Dakota and Montana.
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Bismarck
N. D
Tax Commission
Morton County
Banner County
Empire County
Act
Commission
Morton County Board
Morton ‘County Board. of Equalization
North Dakota Commission
Sout Dakota
Montana
North Dakota Tax Commission
Morvan
Delhire
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Tyne Holt
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Tenny
NEW York Mutual’. Insurance Company
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Mike” Gerernde Biordan
Rede Lake
Baviners
Took
Jar Valgren
Ted
Engsballa Lewie
Jim Towler
Dike Bertlyy Diwblay
Hainebor
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Reet
Msn
Cady Skenthes
Muriet Skeabene
Minwewai Agus Mente
Coleec
Mlus Market
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Mina
Moria
Bisnarek
Merle Gahooly
AN & Elennor
Vala Altis
Dijwe Dugan
Avetin
PetHic Lake
Fy Ware
Alex DveTtarthy
Watt
Tian
Hor Asian
Ramsey
Lad
Lei
Paul Grappler
Columbia
Young Jordan
Columbia Iotel
Mugutag
Collintel
Swoper-hinl
Walter
Mifjer
Stralebt
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Chiles
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