Death in Lansford Bank Cashier Found Dead
In Lansford North Dakota on December 20 W C Powman the cashier of the Farmer and Merchants Bank was found dead in a room behind the bank. His son George Putnam discovered the body and alerted Attorney J P Hall and Postmaster Bank. A coroner jury was summoned to determine if the death was accidental or not and a verdict had not yet been reached. Powman had moved from Minneapolis six months ago and served as cashier, with George Porter of Minneapolis as president. The cause remains unknown and the bank’s finances are not expected to be affected.
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Lansford
N. D
Lapeford
Granville
Great Northern
W.C. Powman
George Putnam
J. P. Hall
Postmaster Bank
Putnam
Putman
Minneapolis
Farmer & Merchants Bank of
George, Porter
Worthy Exhibit Showcased At Public School
An exhibition at the public school praised by Prof. Dewar and staff for displaying student progress across language mathematics painting and manual training. The event featured bound language work grade photographs a junior journal and school magazine work prepared by pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewar
State Educational Association
Grand Forks
What is the Supply House
The piece notes that both Russia and Japan ordered war supplies from American firms illustrating the global reach of U S suppliers. It argues the United States profits from wartime demand and underlines food and resource exports underpin national power and world status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Russia
Japan
Northwest
South
Middle West
Arnica Salve Claim Ad from Local Drugstore
An advertisement touts Boklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for pain from wounds burns and sores and claims it relieves piles. It lists price at 25 cents and credits C. W. Groene, druggist, as seller.
Advertised Letters Remaining at Devils Lake Post Office
Remaining uncalled letters for the week ending January 2 1903 at Devils Lake Post Office are to be sent to the dead letter office if not called within fourteen days. Names listed include Alma Bergsland Hana Wilms Fred Basford Hans Punkett Carwell Bort Pearce Oliver Clark Minnie Rostad Anta Collins C C Romsetead Della Grant Jus Rocke Lillie Heybel T E Soberg Petronelle Knowlton Geo Tanser A C Kinder J W Whitner A W Lawler Chas Saturnals Katrina Simone W A Keyon W A Wentworth Ind Nichoas Debos Wallace Wat Felson Pot t Carter Postmaster.
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Devils Lake
Bergsland
Alma Wilms
Hana Basford
Fred
Punkett
Hans P, Carwell
Bort Pearce
Oliver Clark
Minnie Rostad
Anta Collins
C. C. Romsetead
Della Grant
Jus
Rocke Lillie Heybel
T, E Soberg
Petronelle Knowlton
Geo ‘Tanser A C Kinder
J. W. Whitner
A.W. Lawler
Ei. ‘Wright
Chas
Saturnals
Katrina Simone
W. A. Keyon
W. A . Wentworth Ind
Nichoas Debos Wallace Wat. Felson Pot
Mercy plea for Harrigan reinstatement at federal office
Senator Hare brough presents a case from Grand Forks North Dakota where Frank Harrigan a former Herald employee who married a government official seeks reinstatement for his wife under waived civil service rules. The petition requests exception to the printing office regulations and restoration of her employment opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harebrough
North Dakota
Herald
Grand Forks
Frank Harrigan
Harrigan
Government Printing Office
Civil Services Inrea
Hansbronga
Cando Record
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted for Deafness Relief
An advertisement asserts deafness arises from inflamed Eustachian tube mucosa and claims Hall's Catarrh Cure heals catarrh to restore hearing. It offers $100 for any deafness case caused by catarrh not cured by the remedy and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J Chevey & Co
Toledo
Open House at School for the Deaf Jan 1 1904
The following ladies will keep open house at the School for the Deaf between the hours of three and six on Friday Jan 1 1904 and will welcome all who care to call Mesdames Bangs Chamberlain Hodgkinson Whitman Whipple Baird and the Misses Whipple Park and Rogers
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School For the Deaf
Mesdames Bangs
Chamberlain
Hodgkinson
Whitman
Whipple
Baird
Park
Rogers
Good Thing Patent Granted To Frank Howe For Envelopes
The article notes Frank Howe of Valley City received a patent for advertising envelopes from Lyman Elias Drug Co. He reported orders exceeding a million envelopes before the patent and then several thousand more after issuance. It also mentions Mia M. Bobbitt’s death and a testimonial for King’s New Discovery for consumption with cure claims and drugstore offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Howe
Lyman-Elias Drug Company
Valley City
Jameasown
Mia
M. L. Bobbitt
Bargerton
Lemn
St. King
W. Greene
Blue Sky and Heat Plant Featured in Antique Narrative
An article discusses the color blue as a scientific question and highlights a Raweon's barber shop heating plant by Devils Lake Plumbing. It praises the basement boiler delivering 70 degree comfort, efficient piping, and luxurious bath tubs for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raweon
Devils Lake Plumbing Company
Mortain
North Dakota Life Described With Virginia Reminiscence
A North Dakota narrator laments local woes from sagging stoves to wandering horses and harsh winters, yet notes few wish to return to Virginia. A Bismarck train carries a Virginia-bound family facing nostalgia and social hardship in rural migration.
For sale Berkshire hours eight months old
A few thorned Berkshire hours eight months old for sale. The buyer is J J Hurnalsee or John McCrnley of Devils Lake.
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J. J. Hunralsee
John McCrnley
Devils Lake
Habeas Corpus Proceedings Farce in Federal Court
Attorneys Buree and Corlise filed for a writ of habeas corpus in the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals seeking release of Sheriff Scofield of Ward County who was jailed for ninety days in Fargo for attempting to influence a juror in the Murphy case. The petition contests federal court power limits under a congressional act and argues Scofield was not in contempt since alleged misbehavior occurred blocks away from the court. The motion was submitted to Judge Sanborn in St Paul and will be argued in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Buree
Corlise
Grand Forks
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Scofield
Ward County
Fargo
United States District
Amidon
Murphy
Sanborn
St Paul
St. Loni
McKinley’s First Day in Congress Recalls Seat Shuffle
Senator Frye recalls William McKinley on his first House floor day. McKinley drew a poor seat yet graciously accepted the exchange, joking about rules among friends. His later generosity and unselfish nature leave a memory among those who knew him.
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Senator Frye
McKinley
House of Representatives
Teald
Clair
Addres
North Dakota Facts From Early 20th Century Data
North Dakota covers 70 172 square miles with a 1908 population near 450 000. Railways total 3 480 miles and post offices number 850 with 240 newspapers. Dairy and creamery industry value reached 30 million dollars. real and personal property assessed at 146 597 000. Farm product value projected at 135 million. wheat yield about 18 bushels per acre. There are 64 flour mills and 68 mines with lignite sold at 1 to 8.50 per ton. Eight cheese factories and 60 creameries, plans for ~20 more. There are 48 668 farms. ranches 6 150. Hay production in year estimated at 1 750 000 tons. School spending 11 838 604. 3 728 schools and 5 041 teachers. School property valued at 3 178 101. Endowment of land worth 50 000 000 for state institutions. all land grants to sustain them soon.
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North Dakota
Ft i
North Dakota Achoals
Close Call and Relief from Electric Bitters
Burlington Iowa locomotive fireman CG WW Bellamy recalls a near death experience from illness. After taking Electric Bitters he recovers strength and health, praising the remedy. Mrs Vic Hadom listed with a January 4 1904 class start for shorthand and other terms.
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Vic Hadiom
May Quit Smoot Case Rumor Stirring Washington
A Washington correspondent reports opponents expect Senator Reed Smoot of Utah to resign rather than face a rigid investigation. Salt Lake City sources say church authorities influence the reply being prepared and revised, aiming to shield the Mormon church from charges beyond polygamy.
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Washington
Smoot
Reed Smoot
Utah
Senate
Nased Vadvie
Salt Lake City
Mormon Church
Foul Play Suspected in North Dakota Well Death
Walter Gillet, living six miles northeast of Lansford, vanished on December 30. Neighbors found his body in an eight foot well after removing a snow cover. a hatchet, cap, gloves and overshoes lay nearby. The coroner and jury investigated amid suspicions of foul play and possible poisoning. a verdict was pending days later. Gillet was a 90 year old quiet citizen.
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Lansford
N. D
Walter Gillet
Gillet
George Lorgard
Pater Green
Robert McLain
Gillett
Bottineau
Gillet Wan
Fmar
Taken Up and Estrays in Devils Lake North Dakota
Taken up One male hog six months old white feet. Owner Frank Pitcher Devils Lake N D. Also taken up One bright bay horse eight or nine years old white left feet Weight about 1200 pounds Star on forehead Location Segerland farm Northeast Devils Lake Between Reids hotel and C A Dodges office Pocketbook found with ten dollar bill eight in silver and gage checks Reward two dollars Return at this office Geo Rove Devils Lake N D.
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Blaine Wylly
Frank Pitcher
Devils Lake N. D
Perry Knapp
Segerland Farm
Devils Lake
Reid
C. A
Mortgage Sale Notice in North Dakota Court Records
Rerecorded mortgage sale notice for Petar P Molieuix and related parties in Ransom County North Dakota. Auction set for February with details on the mortgage terms, promissory note, and legal filings including registration in the county clerk's office. Attorney: Alloa M Crips.
Notice of Mortgage Sale in Ramsey County North Dakota
Notice of mortgage sale records a mortgage executed by Frank C. Kuedrog and Mary Kaeding for Margaret McKone, dated December 5, 1934, filed with Ramsey County Register of Deeds North Dakota. Sale scheduled at 2 o'clock p m on February 1, 1934, at front door of county courthouse, North Dakota. Mortgage details describe principal, interest, and conditions for foreclosure.
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Baraby
Frank C. Kuedrog
Mary Kaeding bin Wite
Mortea
Ramsey
North
Yerelanstor
Conet Hivasa
Tor Dakota
North Dakota
Enid Mortenche
Reat - Atkins
Anton Ae
Sina
Margaret McKone
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T. Carter
Pioneer Press
Geil
Etreat Syaye
Belo Ve Eeees
Noth Dakota
Virginia
Bismarck
Petersburg
Emmons County
Ottley
Macdan
Bellamy
Burlington
Towa
Loever
Ron
J. Q. Adams
Petar P. Molieuix
Bor County
Ota
Couns of Fameoy
Hanne Ali
M. Crips
Alloa
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