Election results spark broad party splits across states
Patchy returns show Democratic gains in New York and other states while Republicans lead in Iowa Massachusetts California New Jersey Rhode Island and Nebraska. Maryland uncertain. A social rumor provokes remarks about Websterites and money. Local notes report medical aid trips family visits and a W T U meeting with a Friday program of solos readings and a male quartet.
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Tur Dsy
New York
Iowa
Massachusetts
Crow's Imperial Stock Opens Week in Devils Lake
Crow's Imperial Stock company begins a week long engagement in Devils Lake on Monday evening November 16. The troupe brings a stronger company and new plays including A Kentucky Romance, a Civil War era drama. The Crows are popular local favorites and expect solid patronage.
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North Dakota
Crow
Imperial Stock Company
Devils Lake
Universities of North and South Dakota Clash in Grand Forks
On Saturday afternoon November 7 the football season’s main game will pit the University of North Dakota against South Dakota in Grand Forks. Both teams are reported in pink condition and ready for a hard fought contest. Admission is 50 cents.
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North and
South Dakota
Grand Forks
Webster Notes on Hallowe'en and Local Social Life
Webster community reports social events and local gossip including Hallowe en observations at Webster Saturday night. Mentions Misses Millar guests Harbor friends and plans for a Ladies Aid meeting. References to baskets at a party and local bachelor life. Includes notes on schooling and a basket social with auctioneering. The piece closes with a mention of moonlight.
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Webster
Hallowe'en
Helen
Annie Millar
Gath
Bessie Holtquis
Religious services and county Sunday school convention notices
Notice invites attendance at Ev Lutheran St. Peter's Grand Harbor on Sunday November 8 led by Rev. I M Dantenbaan. Also details the O Callaghans Charity Ball November 26 27 and Ramsey County Sunday School convention at Devils Lake November 16 17 with delegates and speakers including Rev. John Orchard and Mrs S P Johnson. Inter Ocean covered John Munig farm with 800 acres Freshwater township including a sheep barn for 16 000 head and wind powered feed mill.
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God Willing
I. M. Dantenbaan
Penn
Ev.Luth
St. Peter's Church
Grand Harbor
O'Callaghans
Ramsey County Sunday School Association
Devils Lake
John Orchard
Inter Ocean
John Munig
Freshwater Township
John
Munig
Senator Hambrough
Inter-Ocean
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offer and Militia Equipment Update
A promotional claim offers one hundred dollars for an incurable catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure. endorsements cite F. J. Cheney & Co. and Toledo wholesalers West & Trax Walding, Kinnall & Marevin. The Kray Jorgenson guns arrive with new militia outfit funded by the Dick bill, expanding company strength and equipping them like regular army units ready for rapid activation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney
West & Trax
Walding, Kinnall & Marevin
Kray-Jorgenson
Regular Army
Local Notes on Court, Commerce, and Community
At Mann's store prices are advertised for 25 cents a pound Highland Blend coffee and a $3.50 men’s shoe. A larceny case against Thos Hurley was dismissed after witnesses gave conflicting testimony at the preliminary hearing before Justice Hutch. Horsman & Strawbridge emphasize rock bottom furniture prices and bulk sales to deter customers from ordering goods elsewhere. Miss Tillie Goldberg, 13, dies of paralysis. funeral held at Grand Forks synagogue. A Jersey calf is taken up. George Wheeler notes location and registration. Reid’s hotel reports double occupancy rooms to handle full capacity and strong town patronage despite some hardship cries.
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Thos. Hurley
Horsman & Strawbridge
Horsman & Strawbride
Tillie Goldberg
J. Goldberg
Grand Forks
Reid
Stolen Sheep Missing From F W Cockbirn Premises
A notice reports four sheep strayed from F W Cockbirn’s property. No further details, location, or distinguishing marks provided. Local herd losses noted.
Bids Wanted for High School Toilet Rooms Project
Devils Lake North Dakota invites bids for constructing toilet rooms and sewer and water connections for the high school building. Bids due by 8 pm November 1903 with a $100 certified check. Plans available at the clerk of the Board of Education office. The Board may reject all bids. Ole Skratasy, Clerk, November 4, 1903.
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Board of Education
Devils Lake
N. D
Ole Skratasy
Board of County Commissioners
Rameey County
Thomas Connevik
Vame
Notice for Public Sale of Final Proof Land Claim
Land office at Devils Lake North Dakota notices that William J Webster has filed for final proof to his claim for parcels in sections 15 and 44 township 165 range 64. Proof will be made December 9 1908 before the Register and Receiver at Devils Lake ND. Witnesses Ole Leet William E Goozee Fred Coykendall all of Devils Lake ND and Joseph J Stuart of Webster Ramsey County ND. Ole Scrumgard Register.
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Devils Lake
N. D
A. S
Degile Lake
William J. Webster
Ole Leet
Wm. E. Goozee
Fred Coykendall
Joseph J. Stuart
Webster
Ramsey County
Ole Scrumgard
Register
State News Covers Local Health Bans and Trials Across North Dakota
North Dakota reports ban on potato and milk sales in Blegdale due to scarlet fever in a family. President Hill notes Grand Forks to Minot trains 7 and 8 carry more passengers and revenue than other Great Northern lines. Blackleg hits Dan-Arma district cattle, prompting herd vaccination. Deputy Coulter jailed for deer out of season. commission revoked. Childgun accident injures three. Randall boy loses hand, brother hurt. Lawyer McGahan sues union over boycott. Robbery victim Osvir Young loses funds and valuables after river plunge. Court notices set bids for 1904 county supplies and Ramsey courthouse actions. divorce suit and summons served in Edmore cases.
Notice to Creditors in Holbrook Estate
Notice to creditors for the estate of Charles Arthur Holbrook of Devils Lake North Dakota. Executrix Margaret C Holbrook requires claims with vouchers within six months after first publication to Brennan Gray attorneys. Filed October 29 1908.
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Charles Arthur Holbrook
Devils Lake
Margaret C. Holbrook
Cavarles
Arthur Holbrook
State Life Insurance Company of Indianapolis North Dakota Abstract
Abstract of statement for year ending December 31 1902 of the State Life Insurance Company of Indianapolis Indiana filed with the North Dakota Commissioner of Insurance. It lists assets including loans secured by real estate and collateral bills receivable cash on hand certificates of deposit and agents balances with liabilities and policy information. Principal office in Indianapolis Indiana and officers President Andrew M Sweeney Secretary Wilbur S Wynn Vice President Samuel Quinn.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
North Dakota
Andrew M. Sweeney
Wilbur
S. Wynn
Samuel Quinn
Bismarck
N. D
Silter Wilmitten Aegets
Ford Leutz
Ford Lutz
Insurance
W. C. Gilreuth
Deutty
Notice for Publication of Land Claim in North Dakota
Bal named claimant Jennie Rosine Narum Oien formerly Jeanie Narum filed a claim for HEB No 15473 S B 1 section 10 township 155 range 62 in Grand Forks North Dakota Witnesses Soren Erickson Kasper Johnson John Knutson Martin Mattson all of Fox Lake North Dakota to prove residence and cultivation before U S Commissioner John W Maher on November 18 in Section 6 Township 1a Range 63 Remer County ND Geo B Winship
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Department of the Interior
Grand Forks
N. D
Bal
Getler
John W. Maher
U.S
Range 63
I Remcer County
Jennie Rosine Narum Oien
Jeanie Rosine Narum
H. EB
S&b
Soren Erickson
Kasper Johnson
John Knutson Martin Mattson
Fox Lake
Geo B. Winship
Register
North Dakota Insurance Statement and Authority Certificate
An abstract of an insurance yearly statement shows total income and expenditures for North Dakota, with details on premiums, dividends, and salaries. It includes the 1908 certification by Ford Lentz as Commissioner of Insurance and the 1903 certificate of authority for The State Life Insurance Company endorsed by W C Gilbreath.
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Amont
North Dakota
Commissioner of Insurance
I. Ford Lentz
Muso
Bismarck
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Hayden
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Walker
Mra
Moore
J. R. Kollar
Ladies Aid
Alex Williams
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L. D. and
Harry
Our Town
Long
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George Wheeler
Sec
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F. W. Cockbirn
State News
Blegdale
James J. Hill
The
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Dan Armatrorgh
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L. V. Condler
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Hale
Coulter
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Balfour
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Randall
L. D. Randall
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Bismarck Palladium
Bismarck Typographical Union
Osvir Young
International Correspondence Schools
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Minneapolis
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State of North Dakota
Je Ramsey
Second Judicial District
Robert Parsons
Louise M. Parsons
State of
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District Court
Grand Forks County
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W. Vb. Conus
Santa Farora
University of Christiana
Borway
Uhgeon
DB W. J. Brownlee
Minnesota
Co-Operative Btore
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I. D
Om Veterinary
Toromto Veterinary Collage
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