Major W Buttz Dies After Long Illness in Lisbon
Maj W Buttz, veteran lawyer and pioneer of Ransom County, died Sunday afternoon after months of illness at the Lisbon hospital from cancer of the liver and stomach. Born 1837 in Stroudsburg PA, he served as a Civil War major and later practiced law in Norfolk VA before moving to Lisbon and contributing to state politics. Survived by relatives including Judge W Buttz and A E Buttz, funeral services were held in Lisbon Monday at 2:30 led by Rev M Craig.
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Lisbon
W. Buttz
Major Buttz
Ransom County
Fargo
N. D
John R. Buttz
Buttzville
Southwestern
Northern Pacific
Charles
Wilson Buttz
Stroudal
Monroe County
Ville
Warren County
J. G. Shipman
Lincoln
Norfolk
Virginia
Baltimore
G.C. Walker
Devils Lake
A E. Buttz
Leeds
W. Ja. Butts
Harvey
J. R. Buttz
Minnewaukan
D. H. Bitty
Texas
Ray
M. Craig
Police arrest gamblers after poker game at Wickum place
Police raided Tuesday night into Wednesday morning and took three men Abdnéw McKinnan Cleriods Jones and Louis Thornod to answer charges before Judge Tuergana. Jones and Thornod pleaded guilty and were assessed 350 in fines and costs. McKinnan, intoxicated at the hour, was held for sobriety and likely to face charges.
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Tuergana
Janet
Mrs. W Jones Wins Shoot at Queen City Gun Club
Mrs. W Jones demonstrated leadership in trap shooting at Queen City Gun Club with a score of 43 out of 50. Frank Holland was the only man to better her mark with 45. The season average reached about 85 percent as Mrs Jones outpaced rivals including Dr Jones and Lou Dawson.
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W. D.jones
Queen City
Inez
Frank Holland
Holland
Charles Smith
Jones
Dr. Jones
Lou Dawson
Burton says tariff bill will fail in its aims
Senator Burton of Ohio warned that the Underwood-Simmons tariff bill would fail to lower living costs and harm the economy. Senator Smoot of Utah denounced the measure as partisan and secretive, predicting dire outcomes for small manufacturers and sugar producers alike. Wilson’s Our New Freedom is cited in defense of proceeding openly.
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Washington, D. C
Burton
Ohio
Smoot
Utah
Phil
Senate
Wilson
Birton
State Guard Meet Ends With Praise and Progress
A North Dakota National Guard encampment named the best yet closed last Monday as companies departed for headquarters. Governor Hanna praised the regiment and officers while noting excellent discipline. The Rock Island Military Reservation at Camp Hanna drew crowds for review, camp life, and wholesome recreation, with plans for further improvements over the next two years.
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North
Dakota
W National Guard
Haana
Rock Island Military Reservation
Camp Hanna
Commie
Rev Harris of Florida to Lead Starke Church
Rev Henry Harris Ph D resigns as rector of Starke Florida’s St. Mark’s Church and accepts a call from the Advent Church in this city to begin duties September first. He is described as scholarly and a good speaker with a record of pastorate success citing prior positions in Wisconsin and southern work, returning north due to malaria affecting his wife. They will reside at the Sixth street rectory and work with the newly completed guild hall and Rev A E B Clattenburg’s labors to advance spiritual and material aims under his leadership.
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Henry Harris
St. Mark's Church
Starke
Fla
Church of the Advent
Harris
Wisconsin
Dut
Sixth Street
A. EB. Clattenburtg
Hanna to call extra assembly for direct Senate election
Governor Hanna said he would call a special session of the state legislature to amend the law to conform with a federal constitutional amendment on direct U S Senate elections. The exact date is undecided but February is suggested. The session would focus on one legal subject to reduce costs, potentially cheaper than a separate election. J C Vigren has joined Inter Ocean as a road position.
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Hanna
United States
Building Boom In County Gram Construction Push Reported
A Gram Construction Company of Devils Lake holds contracts totaling over two hundred thousand dollars for diverse buildings in the Lake Region. Projects listed include a Catholic church in Michigan City, a meat market at Leeds, a depot at Cando, a bank at Bisbee, a hospital at Davila Lake, and numerous other structures along Farmers line and nearby towns.
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County
Gram. Construction Company
Lake
Gram Constuction Company
Deyas Lake
Wuildingy Uwn
Gram Company
Catholic Church
Michigan “City
Leeds
Garage
Cando Depot
Wabater
Farmers
Agent's House
Farmers” Line
Starkweather
Bank
Bisbee
C. Ww
Greene
de Witt Lake
Horaman
Davila Lake
Gonorsd Hospital
Devils Lake
Qlorum
Hundred Thousand Invested in Speyilg Lake Buildings
A $100,000 investment drives ongoing construction at Speyilg Lake with the new Speyilg Lake Club House and related structures. Joseph Wichert and John Schultz secured the contractor role for a $20,000 phase. A General Hospital project totals $50,000 upon completion, alongside the Sooage depot and race to improve the Devils Lake area with a yacht club house designed by architect John Marshall and plans finished. The development signals Devils Lake’s rapid growth and rising local commerce this year.
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Speyilg Lake
Jolai
Joseph Wickert
John Schultz
Grant Construcion Company
Dr. Horshe General Hospital
John Marshall
Devils Lake
U S Sends Gunboat To Mexico Amid Madera Threats
In Madera settlement near El Paso lumber mills face threat of arson and destruction as bandits allegedly killed settlers and threaten to raze American homes. Officials fear gunboat action after two American skippers were killed and telegraph lines are down, trapping residents.
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Vexas
Madera
Sbig
Madera Timber
el Paso Milling Company
Pearson Company
el Moch Martinez
Madera Company
Suffrage Workers of State Here in Devils Lake
Suffrage campaign events in Devils Lake featured Miss Janette Rankin and local supporters addressing an attentive audience. The group traveled from Grand Forks and planned a Chautauqua appearance to promote votes for women and protect women tellers amid sweatshop concerns in New York.
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Devils Lake
North Dakota
Janette Rankin
United States
Bage
Addrega
Miss Rankin
Darrow
C.F. Amidon
Dan Darrow
Jack Duis On Shooting Tour
Jack Duis, noted as the state trap shooting champion, returns from a circuit across major gun clubs in Leeds Minot and Kenmare where he led large fields in several events. Miss Cecelia Snyder of Columbus visits her sister Mrs D G Duell and travels with Howard Duell to Garske for a few days on the Duell farm.
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Jack Duis
Leeds
Minot
Kenmare
Duis
Cecelia Snyder
Columbus
Ohio
D. G. Duell
Howard
Duell
Garske
Grain Managers Conclude Mutually Satisfactory North Dakota Meeting
The North Dakota Managers association of Farmers Elevators of the state held a three day meeting in Devils Lake attracting about 700 delegates. The gathering featured officer elections due to a resignation, a 5 to 4 baseball game with grain commission men prevailing, and addresses by John H. Adams and city officials. Delegates praised the event and planned next summer gatherings.
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North Dakota Managers’ Association
Farmers’ Elevators
Grain Commission
Heyer
Miller
Page
Thor- Son
Dayton
John H. Adams
Minneapolis
Johnson
Kenner
Commercial Club
The
Charles
Devils Lake
Chautauqua
Duluth Man Wins A A Tour Prize In Glidden Cup
Duluth resident Dr J D Park, vice president of the Duluth Automobile Association, won the A A tour reliability run prize driving a Locomobile No 20 from Minneapolis to Glacier Park Montana. The article also lists other prizes and notable repairs in the event.
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Glacier Park
Mont
American Automobile Association
Minneapolis
J. D. Park
Duluth
Duluth Automobile Association
Mets
Park
Dorath
Gildden
Boston
Jol. Peetinet
Abandoned Work East of Watford Forsaken Lines Report
North Dakota dispatch notes Great Northern orders abandonment east of Wattford on the New Rockford Lewiston line due to engineering difficulties. Soo officials inspect Ryder route resuming work toward Plentywood, Ambrose line, and northern Montana. Niobe extension rails delayed. Northern Pacific continues Knife River extension toward McKenzie county.
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Shafer
N. D
Great Northern Railroad
Rockford
Lewiston
Wattford
McKenzie County
Fairview
Mondak
Mont
Yellowstone River
Soo
Ryder
Montana
Ambrose
Minot
Great Northern
North Dakota
Plentywood
Kenmare
Canada
Wheat
Ambrose-Plentywood
Niobe
Grand Trunk
Northern Pacific
Knife River
Stanton Mercer County
Farmers Elevator Fire In Flasher North Dakota
A large 6 000 bushel Farmers elevator in Flasher North Dakota burned Tuesday morning. Manager Krueger and assistant Dave Ellesworth barely escaped. The blaze began when a lantern exploded as Krueger checked a grain bin before shipment. Fire crews rushed to the scene but could not stop the spread in time.
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N. D
Krueger
Dave Ellesworth
Tom
Allen Murder Case On Trial In Minot North Dakota
A McKenzie county murder case is set for trial before Judge Ki Leighton in Minot district court. Defendant Tom Allen of Schafer is accused of killing a rival for the affections of his sweetheart. Defense claims prejudice and has moved the case to another county. The trial date is expected to proceed shortly in Minot.
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Mckenzie County
Minot
N.D
McKenxie County
Ki. Leighton
Ia Tom Alle
Schafer
Lille
bin Eweet
MecKenzie County
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Old Homestead
Mrs. W. Jones
Sen. Burton
Bill
State Guard
Rev
Florida
J.C. Vigren
Inter-Ocean
DE /LAKE
U.S
Mexico
Feareibrigands
Madero
Grand Forks
L. Wehe
Gettysburs
ATE
MET
Watford
Tate
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