Three Is Wied Out at Ray on Tuesday Tragedy
A double murder and an attempted escape occurred at the Dillon farm six miles north of Ray, North Dakota. Lauren Culbertson, also known as Steve Culbertson, killed D. J. Dillon then shot Mrs. Dillon and their daughter Lela before fleeing toward Ray. Culbertson was captured by train crew near White Earth and later held for trial in Williams County. Mrs. Dillon and Lela, both dead, and D. J. Dillon, wounded, are about 36 years old. Lela is about 12. The incident sparked an inquest that found a verdict of murder.
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Steve Quibertson
Ray
Dillon
Culbertson
Vic
Lela
Great Northern
White Earth
Carl Hrickson
Willams County
Williams County
Dilton
Marsh
Cal ‘Bertson
Williston
Sherif Erickson
Willims
Dakota Dan In Limelight Again in Probate Case
Cambridge reports indicate Dakota Dan, real name Daniel Blake, of North Dakota, seeks to claim a $500,000 estate as alleged son of Daniel Hinke Stussell of Melrose Massachusetts. Hearing details and proposed will publication are pending, with further testimony anticipated next week.
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Cambridge
Te — Ruskel Ogig
Olarmant
North Dakota
Nimueli Ug
Daniel Blake
Ae Dakota Dim
Daniel
Hinke Stussell
Melrove
Mass
Cagnkal
Gilbert Pevy
Devkoteh
Prophet in a barber chair draws crowds in Devils Lake
Curtis Hunt, a Devils Lake barber, is hailed as a prophet by regular patrons for flawless weather forecasts game outcomes and train arrivals. He reportedly predicted Philadelphia's world championship and other sports results, and even dates trains with precise timing. Joseph M. Kelly and H. G. Middaugh returned from Freeport, Illinois, after attending a funeral.
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Curtis Hunt
Chapman & Shirley
Hunt
J. Glerum
Great Northern
Chatteuqua
Huht
Devils Lake
Joseph M. Kelly
H. G. Middaugh
Freeport
Illinois
Casselton Boy Blown to Eternity
Casselton North Dakota October 24 1920 Martin Torgeron aged 20 was killed when a gasoline explosion occurred at the John Dalrymple farm east of Casselton He attempted to thaw frozen pipes with a burning pile soaked with oil and gasoline and a faulty valve caused a rapid blast injuring bystanders and ending the youth's life.
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Newingineer
Odo
Women To Engage In Farm Work In North Dakota
Grand Forks October 24 The extension of advantages possessed by women of the city to farm women is a key North Dakota Federation of Women s clubs project for the coming year. Labor saving devices like electric washing machines and electric cream separators are to be introduced to farm homes to make life more pleasant and attract farmers daughters to home life on the farm. Rural betterment departments will operate extensively. the 1912 annual meeting was held with reports showing strong growth. The 1911 convention will be in Grand Forks. William Elmslie and Ralph Glerum of Grand Forks are noted in local sports and news. J J MacEwen praised Soo railway reception at the new depot dedication reported by the Bismarck Tribune.
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Grand Forks
North Dakota Federation of Women's Clubs
Ttt Federation of Women's Clubs
Bismarck Tribune
J. J. MacEwen
Soo Railway
Soo
Postoffice Helps Road Movement
Postmaster Richard Daeley reports instructions from the Washington postoffice department to support good roads as part of a national movement. First Assistant Postmaster General Robert notes postmasters should cooperate with state and county authorities to improve public road conditions and promote designated good road days.
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Richard Daeley
Postoffice Department
Washington
Post Office Department
Ropert
Roper
Court Term Next Month Is Set Back
Judge C. W. Buttz of Ramsey county district court gave notice that the regular term will convene November 10. A jury will be called. About 75 civil cases are on the docket and several criminal cases, including the Friese murder case, will likely come up for trial.
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C. W. Buttz
Ramsey, County
Friese
Clerks to Deadhead to New Rockford Under GN Changes
Great Northern railroad changes may move mail clerks from Devils Lake as routes shift to the Fargo Minot Cutoff. Train No 2 will run via the cutoff. other connections reorganized and through service to Duluth altered. Officials note time savings but locals expect housing needs for clerks and families.
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Great Northern Railroad
Grand Forks
Devils Lake
Grand Forks Herald and
Times
New Rockford
Great Northern
Fargo-Minot
New Rockfor
Larimore
Casselton
Pacific Coast
Duluth
East Mound Oriental Limited
Minot
St. Paul
Grand Parks
Red River Valley Limited
Crookston
Twin Cities
Minot-Fargo
St. Paul Ad
Women Plan Work For Votes New Officers
Fargo N D Oct 24 Opening guns for the suffrage campaign aimed at 1914 en franchisement were fired as the State Votes for Women league sent telegrams to Senators McCumber and Gronna seeking support for a federal amendment. Personal letters will follow to every interested woman in North Dakota.
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Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
State Votes For Women League
McCumber and Gronna
Washington
Minot Bank Closed By State Examiner
Minot North Dakota October 24 The Savings Bank of Minot under G B Youmans was closed at nine o clock Monday morning by order of state bank examiner S G Severtson who declared the bank insolvent after examination of its loans and discounts last week Deposits total about 50000 loans and discounts about 66000 cash on hand about 12000 Capital stock 35000 the surplus 5000 and the banking house and fixtures about 15000.
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Minot
N. D
Savings ' Bank of
G. 8
Youmans
State Bank
S. G. Severtson
Burleson Refused The Call
A telegram to Rev J K Burleson said his brother Rev Hugh Burleson New York bishop elect for North Dakota would not accept the honor. The news surprises, Bishop Mann’s removal creates vacancy, and another change could follow at the Episcopal church as the diocese processes continue.
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Grand Works
J. K. Burleson
Hugh Burleson
New York
Noth Dakota
Mann
Mannswill
Bowdern Sos
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Dakota Dan
Casselton Boy
Martin Torgeson
North Dakota Women’s
Farm Department of
TO Work
William Elmslie
North Dakota University
Ralph Glerum
Good Roads
Postoffice
J.Q. Adams
Devils Lake, N. D
J. Q Adams
Clerks
Deadhead
Will
Suffrage League
Darrow
BE. M. Darrow
C. F. Amidon
E. E. Hunter Dickinson
O. J. de Lendrecie
R. A. Conover
J. M. Gillette
Grand Oarks
Minot Bank
Magic City
Burleson
N.dak
Judge O Bull
Rumsey
Dee
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