Local commerce and settlers in Benson County and beyond
A survey of shops and services in North Dakota towns highlights J Jones confectionery in Bangs' area and Willetts and Neff & Rother real estate activity. Reports note rising egg prices, mortgage payments, and bank lending. U S Commissioner Youmans cites new settlers in Benson County while Fort Totten land opens to speculation and the flax market holds at 1.53.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devils Lake
Neff & Rother
North Dakota
The Red Albumen Swindle Hits Farmers Nationwide
A hoax claims red albumen makes hens lay in winter, spurring a rush to buy the fake product. Farmers note hens lay freely at low egg prices and refuse when prices rise, while druggists warn customers that red albumen is ineffective.
Oil Prospects Reported Near Devils Lake
The Crazy Courier notes oil showings around Devils Lake on the east and south sides near the reservation. Prospects plan to place machinery soon for exploration with aims of large profits. A large stock company is forming with capital to investigate, suggesting North Dakota could become a major oil field.
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Devils Lake
Macchinery
North Dakota
Indians Arrests at Ft Totten Prompt Liquor Charge
Deputy United States Marshal Hurst arrested Sampson James Joseph Albert and Patrick Kennedy at Ft Totten on a charge of introducing liquor on the reservation.
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United States
Hurst
Ft. Totten
Sampson James
Joseph Albert
Patrick Kennedy Lon
Marriage license issued for I Dehapi and Mrs Tawakauhdwany kapiwne
Indian Agent Getschell issued a marriage license Friday for I Dehapi and Mrs Tawakauhdwany kapiwne. For correct pronunciation see Deputy Marshal Hurst. Hydrophobia appears at Cando as Wm Galloway loses a cow bitten by a mad calf prompts Pasteur Institute visit in Chicago. Local banks and land buyers advertise farm loans and property listings with low rates and favorable terms.
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Getschell
Dehapi
Tawakauhdwanykapiwne
Marshal Hurst
Cando
Wm. Galloway
Garske Store Offers 30 Day Winter Goods Sale
W V Baker proprietor announces special prices on all winter goods for the next thirty days. The store price matches competing towns and guarantees satisfaction. The shop stocks dry goods clothing hardware and groceries.
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W. V. Baker
County News Notes and Local Developments
Notes cover farm sales and business topics in Crary and surrounding towns. Updates include R L Able selling a Lawton farm, Crary business association considering incorporation, new feed mill start by E E Sparks, and local mail carrier routes. Community events include a Jer usalem house warming and a china painting class with a cantata benefiting a new piano.
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Crary
E. E. Sparks
Fox Lake
Edmore
Lakota
Brocket
Souris Wheat Buyer Shot In Hardware Store Accident
Louis Thompson a 20 year old wheat buyer from Devils Lake was shot in Souris in a hardware store incident. The bullet entered above the left groin, passed through to the back and was removed after he reached Aberdeen's Deaconess hospital. Doctors say his condition is serious but improving.
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Grand Forke
Souris
Louis Thompson
Thompson
Taylor
Frank W. March
Joseph Thompson
Devils Lake
XIX Century Club Officers Elected at Regular Meeting
At a January 2 election in the Library rooms the XIX Century club chose officers for the year: President Mrs Albert Powell Vice President Mrs Geo Rubberg Secretary Mrs W H Lackey Treasurer Mrs Jos Denoyer Librarian Mrs Geo Ruhberg Treasurer Library Board Mrs S J Small Delegates to State Convention Mrs Powell and Mrs Hale Alternates Mrs Geo Ruhberg and Mrs Denoyer Delegates to National Convention Los Angeles May 1 1902 Mrs Fred Merrick Vice President District No 3 State Federation Chairman of Delegation Mrs Albert M Powell The Aberdeen Review notes more than twelve years since Benjamin Harrison’s action dividing Dakota and recalls past social reunions of old-time Dakota residents.
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XIX Century Club
Albert Powell
Geo. Rubberg
W. H. Lackey
Jos. Denoyer
Geo. Ruhberg
Treas
Library Board
S. J. Small
Powell
Hale
Denoyer
Los Angeles
Fred Merrick
Albert M. Powell
Aberdeen
8. D
Benjamin Harrison
Territory of
Dakota
North
South
Northwest Homeseekers Inbound For 1902 Invasion
The Minneapolis Journal estimates two hundred thousand homeseekers will travel to the northwest in 1902, with most heading to the Dakotas and Minnesota. They are already on the way as part of the regional migration.
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Minot
Judge Cowan Seeks Senate Seat Amid Mixed Support
Buffalo Express notes judge John F. P. Cowan of Devils Lake eyes the U S Senate to replace Hansbrough. Backers claim Jud LaMoure backing but LaMoure declares no support. Also announced is Cantata Meeting of the Nations with 75 voices and proceeds for a new piano on January 30.
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Grand Forks
Stoner
Devils Lake
China
Buffalo Express
John FP. Cowan
United State
Hansbrough
Jud LaMoure
Cowan
Water 15 Cents Per Barrel Delivery Citywide
Water delivered on short notice to any part of the city at 15 cents per barrel. Phone No 138. T M Hate.
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T. M. Hate
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Nasal Relief
An advertisement touts Ely’s Cream Balm as a pleasant aromatic remedy for nasal catarrh. It claims fast relief by cleansing and healing the nose and face, with a 50 cent trial option and a 60 cent trial size, and notes a liquid form preserving the original properties of the solid preparation.
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Ely
Pena Ors
Nate le Conti
Northolt
Ely's
I Ae Ead
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Fk. W. Mann & Son
Briel
J Jones
J. Jones’ Confectionery Store
J. Jones
Black
Kelley Avenue
McKibbin
Best On Earth
F. W. Mann & Son
First National Bank
Rother
U. S
Youmans’ 4
Minnewaukan
Benson County
Ramsey County
Edgely Mail
W. P. Mills
Towner County
George O. Clark
Independent Order of Foresters
Garske
Fort Totten Indian Reservation
Great Northwest
Ramsey County Nations Bank
N. D
Whipple
Miner & Hartley
E. A. Maglone
Geo. W. Getts
Charles Egner
Chicago
Ramsey County National Bank
Huss
Bessie Kollar
Wapheton
Wadena
Minnesota
New Haven
White Swan Steam Laundry
Garske Store
County News Notes
R. L. Able
Lawton
Esmond
Sam B. Hanson
Center Town
Norway
Alex McDonald
Willow City
Andrew Axelson
Jerusalem
Axelson
Dr. Drew
Ormer
New Land
Dakota Guard
Mose Armstrong
Judge Brookings
Geo. Kingsbury
Maj. Hanson
Maj. Edwards
Jud LaMoore
Smith Summel
Cal Caldwell
Senator Pettigrew
Alex Mc
Kenzie
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