New Light Co organized to take over old franchise
The July city council meeting focused on approving a thirty year franchise for Frank Corson of Fargo to operate electric light and power, gas, telephone, central heating, and water works. The ordinance passed on first reading, with a plan to move the electricity factory within ninety days and established tiered rates for electricity and power usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank ©. Corson
Fargo
Coron
Light
Mrs J L McRae Guests In Hampden Social Round
Mrs J L McRae wife of the Hampden First National Bank cashier was a guest of Mrs M A Hoghaug this week in a local social note.
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J. L. McRae
Annist ‘Ant
First National Bank of Hampden
M.A Hoghaug
Leaves for Richardton Reverend Father to head parish
Reverend Father Leo departs for Richardton North Dakota to take charge of the parish there after the financial statement praised Father Augustina for his handling of St Joseph's church. A crowd of church members saw him off at the depot and wished him success in his new post. He is expected to return to Devils Lake in about two weeks to begin work there.
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Roy
Augustina
Bt. Joseph’s
Suniay
Richardton
N. D
Father Leo
St Richardton
Devils Lake
Attorney rejects warrant for R V Bice bond in peace case
State's Attorney Duell Wednesday refused to authorize a warrant for the arrest of R V Bice when Wm H Beach Smith applied on a complaint seeking a bond to keep the peace. Bice is accused of threatening Smith with bodily harm after Smith secured Bice's arrest earlier the same day on a charge of assault and battery.
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Duell
R.V. Bice
Wm. H. Beach Smith
Bice
R. V.bice
Smith
Man Drowns at Devils Lake While Visiting
John Eadie a night waiter at Otto Chiontri restaurant drowned at Devils Lake Monday afternoon after entering the water with a companion. Captain Furstenau and doctors arrived too late to revive him. Coroner Gilbertson took the body. rumor says he had been drinking though not confirmed. The deceased used the alias Badie to avoid past job losses. Relatives live in Ghicaco and Arm Strong’s wife and daughter were notified in Chicago.
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John Eadie
Otto Chiontri
Eadie
Ramsey
Jomiy
Furstenau
Ghautangus
Doctore
Sihler
McIntosh
Gilbertson
Wes
Furstenau Lato
Barnes
J. O. Armstrong
Chicago
Devils Lake
Armstrong
Badie
Williston
Gustaf Holmquist to Sing for Devils Lake Music Lovers
The famed Minneapolis baritone Gustaf Holmquist is slated to perform in Devils Lake and nearby areas this season. He has appeared before many North Dakotans and will sing both afternoon and evening at the event. The Saturday program features Scandinavian songs from local societies and an address by Hon. River Serumgant with a focus on the "T Sastery" proskotstios.
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Gustaf Holmquist
Minneapolis
Devils Lake
Holmquist
North
W. Willett
Elliott
Rillett
Webster
Creel Farm
Tufford
Rain Ends Severe Drought Then Sparks Legal Row
Heavy June rain relieves soil drought across the county with 1.03 inches in parts, boosting crops. County Auditor Ray V. Bice faces accusations of mismanaging transfer fees. deputy treasurer Duell produces receipt books then notes gaps for 1911 and 1912. Nearby farms report muddy roads yet improving field conditions. residents travel to Karlstad for visits.
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Ray
Bice
Duell
Blos Atill
Rice
Democrats Finalize Convention Selections For Vice Presidency
A Democratic National Convention vote after a tense balloting named Governor John Burke of North Dakota as vice presidential nominee after Governor Marshall of Indiana withdrew. The platform was adopted and Woodrow Wilson was nominated for president, ending the lengthy ballot battle.
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Marshall
Indiana
John Burke
North Dakota
Wilson
Wood-row Wilson
Sta
Burke
Indiane
Elmore W. Huret
Ilinois
Martin J. "Wade
Janet Prechan
Maryland
Champ Clark
City opens new footpath from Kelly Avenue to viaduct
The city completed a new pedestrian path from the south end of Kelly avenue to the Great Northern viaduct, intended for Chautauqua road patrons. Two GN officers will patrol starting Tuesday to enforce use, replacing the dangerous crossing of GN tracks near the lake road depot.
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Kelly Avenue
Great Northern
Hogan
Great‘ Northern
Chautauqua Road
G. N
Ander
Lake Road
Thieir
Warrant Fails Over State Attorney Authorization
Justice of the Peace Juer gens and Justice of the Peace Huck refused to issue a war rant for the arrest of County Auditor R V. Bice on the complaint of Wm H Beach Smith who sought a bond to keep the peace. They declined since the State's Attorney had not authorized it, though state law allows warrants without such authorization in assault and battery cases.
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Justice of the Peace
Fourth of July Celebrations Quietly Prosperous in Devils Lake
Devils Lake merchants closed at noon after a busy morning as crowds enjoyed parades, the Fort Totten Indian band, and Prof Searles Speaking on The Searchlight of the Twentieth Century. A Brins team beat Towner in the afternoon while accident numbers this year were lower than in prior years, aided by vigilant supervising of fireworks.
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Gollmar Brothers
Fircus
Fort Totten
Prof. Searles
Brinsmade
Towner
Devils Lake
Devila Lake eyed for new coffee industry entry
A North Dakota Spice and Coffee company representative visited Devil Lake to assess the field and shipping advantages with the Soo Line. The company aims to import roast and distribute coffee across the northern part of the state, with Alfred Gabrielaon of Fargo and W Jacobson of Boston among interested parties.
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Devila Lake
North Dakota Spice and Coffee Company
Ce Field
Devil
Soo Line
Alfred
Gabrielaon
Fargo
W. Jacobson
Boston
Bige Charged With Assault Before Justice of the Peace
Ramrey county auditor R. V. Rice, known as Bige, was arrested for assault and battery after an Inter-Ocean reporter, William Beach Smith, said Rice struck him in the county auditor’s office. The case was continued to Monday. warrants were refused by the state's attorney and two justices, who cited pay concerns.
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R. V. Rice
Ram- Rey
Sme
Justice of the Peace Juor Bens
Wm. H. Beach Smith
The
Inter-Ocean
Bice
Cuthbert
Smith
InterOcean
Weeksy
Rice
Kramer
John R. Haslam
Duell
Justice of the Peace
Juergens
Hinek
Atpower
Ricenaa
Justices of the Peace
Stabbing at Kelly Avenue Corners Leaves Man Injured
A man was slashed in the back in a stabbing at the corner of Kelly avenue and Fourth street around 1 o clock Wednesday morning. The assailant, described as a stranger, fled but was later detained in custody. Police recovered from the attacker a small box of dope. The victim is recovering from the injuries.
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Kelly Avenue
Fourth Street
Esty
Attick
Recety
Smd
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NEW Light CO
OLD
F. E. Corson
Purchase Improvement CO
K.W
K. W
Berlin
Cornell
Carson
Minnesota Loan and Trust Co
Ghief Russell
Johnson
North Weat
Father Augustine
Gramps
Ghicaco
Bige
R. V. Bice
A. V. Randall
U. S
Newville
Rock Lake
Hans Doro
P. Brickeon
Karlstad
Minn
Mr. Brickeon
Alexandria
Gov. Marshall
Chautauqua Depot
Wien Bryer
Pepenten
Wil & Rel Neck Te
Chautauqua
Lake
Coffee
M. C. Roth
Austorn Therkete
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