Farmers to The Front in Minnewaukan Township Meeting
The American Society of Equity of Minnewaukan township met February 25 1905 at Thompson school house with over thirty farmers present. They voted to raise two thousand dollars from twenty farmers each contributing one hundred dollars to build a grist mill and elevator owned and run by local farmers. A follow up meeting is set March 13 at Locke school house to involve South Minnewaukan and Morris townships and plan stock and operation.
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American Society of Equity of
Minnewaukan Township
Thompson School House
Locke School
Minnewaukan
South Minnewaukan
Morris Townships
Five and Forty Subscribers Rally for Lake Township Union
Lake township organized on the 28th with eleven names at $100 each and a committee to confer with Grand Harbor and Freshwater townships. Six townships so far, averaging thirty subscribers each, totaling nearly two hundred and creating Poceane land influence to counter opposing elements.
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Lake Township
Grand Harbor
Freshwater
J. F. Ray
District Court Again Sitting
The adjourned term of the district court convened last Monday with Judge Cowan presiding. A jury panel returned. several cases were settled or pled, including verdicts on violations of the prohibition law and grand larceny. A key civil case, Mary K. Stotts v Robert Cockburn, remains pending. An advertisement promotes Dr King's New Discovery for consumption with testimonial claims.
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Cowan
Ole Scrumgard
Herman Stenseth
Wm. Chapman
H. O. Merry
Frank Chapeck
Theodore Tweeten
Olof Nelson
Albert Fitzgerald
John Fitzgerald
John Arsenault
Owen Olsen
Herald Sees Davis Vote Controversy Across Papers
The Grand Forks Herald cites the Bismarck Tribune's take on an article about Representative Davis and his vote on the primary election bill. It notes the Tribune’s assertion that threats of legislation unfavorable to the Farmers' railroad influenced Davis.
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Grand Forks Herald
Herald
Davis
Farmers’ Railroad
Bismarck Triune
Davis Defends Primary Reform Role Amid Criticism
The article defends Representative George W. Davis of Ramsey county against unjust criticism. It argues Davis supports a fair primary bill, notes his stake in railway and farming interests, and praises his sincerity energy and straightforward approach in advocating primary reform. The piece urges The Herald to revise its hasty judgment.
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George W. Davis
Ramsey County
Davis
Herald
Tribune
Hodgkinson Appointed to Deaf School Board
Governor Sarles selected A. E. Hodgkinson of this city for a four year term on the board of trustees for the state deaf school. He succeeds Hon. A. O. Whipple whose health prevented continued service. Hodgkinson is praised as broad minded and well informed, with strong private sector attention to detail.
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Sarles
A. E. Hodgkinson
Deaf School
A. O. Whipple
Hodgkinson
Passed Unto The Perfect La Fayette Butterfield
La Fayette Butterfield died at his home on the Chautauqua grounds near the city on February 24 after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the home and burial followed in the city cemetery. He was born in Naperville Illinois on September 28 1850 and was nearly 53 years old. He served as a bugler in the 3rd Wisconsin Cavalry until September 28 1865.
Twice Married Settler of Devils Lake Dies after Illness
The deceased, twice married to Miss Lillian Stevens and later Emma Gillian Jones at Sparta Wisconsin, moved to Devils Lake in 1901 and became a respected county citizen. Survived by his wife and two children, including a daughter from the first marriage now living in Norwalk Wisconsin. The bereaved family receives sympathy. A letter from Colonel Cohn M Fuller of Honey Grove Texas recalls nearly dying from liver and kidney trouble and credits Electric Bitters, sold by C W Greene at 50 cents, with restoring health?
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Lillian Stevens
Emma Gillian Jones
Sparta
Wisconsin
Devils Lake
Norwalk
Waterloo
Cohn M. Fuller
Honey Grove
Texas
C. W. Greene
Geo Juergens Lands Position in North Dakota
D K Bright hill the new state examiner named deputies George Juergens Ward county and Thos H Poole Stutsman county. Appointments approved and deputies to begin duties amid bank expansion and rising workload. Chas F Lemberger Syracuse NY recalls aiding his injured son with Bucklen’s Amica Salve saving eye.
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Bismarck Tribune
D. K. Brighthill
State Examiner
George Juergens
Ward County
Thos. H. Poole
Stutsman County
Chas. F. Lemberger
Syracuse
N. Y
Greene’s
Lost Bay Mare and Bay Horse Identified by Descriptions
Two livestock animals were taken up at a farm on February 25. A bay mare with a star on the forehead and a bay horse with a white stripe face are described with weight estimates. Owners must prove ownership and pay advertising and keeping costs.
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My Place
P. Regan
Webster
Card of Thanks for Lillian’s sickness and death
Mr and Mrs Z Jmes express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for help during the illness and passing of their daughter Lillian.
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Lillian
Z. J.mes
Splendid quarter land sale in Devils Lake offers bargain
One quarter land parcel described as the best county bargain. Price 2450 dollars with one-third cash and balance to suit purchaser. Contact John Daeley of Devils Lake North Dakota for details.
Stray Gelding Missing Near Starkweather
One day gelding, 8 or 9 years old, about 1200 to 1300 pounds, with halter, left property four miles southeast of Starkweather on February 9. Information to Geo. Merklejolm, Starkweather, North Dakota.
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Starkweather
Improved farm homes at prices near the market towns
Fragmentary notes describe affordable farm homes with solid roofs floors and doors near market towns. Mentions railroads roads and potential mills seeking hardwood from buyers. Indicates limited readable details about location, prices, and construction.
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Sohoola
Citecher
Roamerion
Dricos
Otto ci
Po Saw Mills
Webster items show April weather and local visits
Webster residents discuss April weather while officials and neighbors travel to Devils Lake and Chicago. Local notables, churchgoers, and students share news of visitors, illnesses, and community events as L. D. Kundtson seeks canvassers in Devils Lake.
Strayed mare and horse reportedly last seen near Munich
A bay mare about 1200 pounds and a bay horse with a white facial stripe are missing from a farm south of Munich. Contact John McLean or Hannah N D for recovery. Lumber firm Nels W Hawkinson urges customers to let them compute lumber bills.
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Munich
John McLean
Hannah
N. D
Nels W. Hawkinson
Rasmussen Family Gratitude for Support During Illness and Loss
The Rasmussen family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during their mother's illness and death. Signed by I M Rasmussen A T Rasmussen R R Rasmussen and Mrs Mary H Groves.
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M. Rasmussen
A. T. Rasmussen
R. R. Rasmussen
Mary H. Groves
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Inter- Ocean
Inter-Ocean
OC. W. Greene
Patterson
A. D. Sprague
Geo. Juergens
John Daeley
Devils Lake, N. D
Elisa
Nomet
Websterites
Norton
Jake Wartenburger
Bert Walker
Chicago
Bloom
the Journal
Webster Democrats
Carrie
Tena Honetta
Frank Baldwin
Devils' Lake
Della Humphreys of
Brockett
Mrs
Olaf Leet
the Lake
Jno. Muniy
Henry Minnette
Alex Cockburn
Clarence Dewey
Claresholm
Devils’ Lake
L. D. Kundtson
Northwest
Ge Farmer
Agen
Agamontoeat
Peta
Seigetet
Tite
Roymar
Chas. McKissick
Ahis Advantage
E. 4Th Street
St. Paul
Minn
GEO. B. Cliffords & CO
Frand Forks
N. Dak
National Life Insurance Co
Val Mall
CHAS
Pillsbury
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