Bargain House ad touts rock bottom prices in Northwest
A Bismarck notice from July 16 1897 touts discounts across clothing and accessories. Piles of wallets and trunks start at low prices with items like coats pants shirts and socks for 1.00 and shoes with 25 percent savings. The ad invites shoppers to compare prices before buying and promises a large stock and low costs ahead of Catalog houses east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Chicago
Woodmen and townsfolk in late July Emmons Co area in session
The county board is in session this week with many local figures in town last Friday and over the weekend. Reports mention Woodmen meetings, homestead filings by Anna Burns and Sarah Jane Stewart, and prayers by Rev. Smith in Sterling. Railway tax debates surface as Missionary Young pushes county commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Hauser
Glanavon
Rush
Bismarck
Woodmen
Burge’s Grove
Rev. Smith
Sterling
School House
W. L. Yeater
Billy Gribble
Stevens
Emma
Sauter
Blackhawk
Emmons County
Anna Burns
Sarah Jane Stewart
Fragmentary note hints at campaign work and land grant taxes
In a garbled item from Emmons County dated June, a Mr Brown is described as performing his duty to people who employ him. The text references the Northern Pacific Railway and a general grand ticket at St Paul, with dates around July 1807, though many words are unreadable.
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W. A. Cole
Minneapolis
Boo Road
Kulm
Allen
Joseph G. Senger
Uty
Senger
Young
Fernald
Northern Pacific
Winchester
N. Dak
Mmonsburg Wiaons
Ft. Yates
Brown
Ermal
Lea
By Tre
Ims
Northern Pacific Railway, Company
General Gerand
St. Paul, Minn
D. EB
Bho Oes GP
Grand Forks Herald Cartoon Sparks Citywide Debate
The Grand Forks Herald ridicules political foes and praises changes in pension examiners while noting editorials on lightning damage reports and a forthcoming North Dakota editorial association meeting at Valley City. The piece lampoons readers and printers, hinting at statewide concerns about tax lists and trade unions among publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Valley City
Defender on Trial Faces Long Judgment in 1897 Case
In the district court, Alec Coudette is sentenced to be hanged on October 29, 1897, after a lengthy trial. Judge Winchester presided initially, with Judge Sauter later filling in. The defense sought delays and venue changes, while jurors were extensively questioned for bias. The proceedings also covered the separate Defender case, with jurors drawn and witnesses examined as the court continued into the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Winchester
Coudotte
Messrs. Lyon
Stevens
Emmons
George Defender
Armstrong
Winchester
Coudette
O. E. Sauter
Seventh Judicial District
Sauter
Alec. Coudette
Harry McLaughilie
McLaughlin
George
Shier
Mr. Stevens
Hugh Stevenson
Mr. Stevenson
John Wilde
F. Wright
Joseph Kalberer
H. Robinson
Gus. Dafflerud
Mr. Lynn
E. C. Campbell
M. Ed
Weller
Pred Cotton
John Goughnour
Robert Dickson
Jas. Baker
John Perry
Jerry Cole
J. A. Johnson
Robert Buchanan
W. J. Fraleigh
Nioian Young
P. G. Levin
James Frederick
Henry van Beek
Joseph Walker
Peter Klapprich
D. Smith
Wm. McAllister
Francis Jaszkowiak
Albert Scheuer
Walter Boutillier
George Laverly
W.A. Hicks
Aug. Benz
Henry Chapman
Deebo Hale Belry
P. Moran
F. D. Walker
Hugh Stevanson
H. D. Connor
John Baker
Arthur Chesley
Peter Levin
J. B. Brock
D. H. Yeater
F. D. Smith
Frank Blackhawk
Blackhawk
A. C. McWhorter
Eugene Varney
Louis Slaatenhus
Arthur Koudtson
John Melander
Ira Mandigo
J. C. Brown
Gust. Fredreksen
John Olson
Joseph Caldwell
Wm. Mittlestedter
Whens
Ole Sterslee
Richard A. Evans
G. B. Corbin, Jr
Dan Buckley
Ninian Young
Charles F. Lester
F. M. Greer
W. A. Hicks
John Anderson
Gus. Frederickson
John D. Flynn
Philip Ireland
Spicer
Agenty
Paul
Paul Holytrack
Almili
Kent
Swidensky
Blixt
Minneapolis
Reed
Philip
Mr. Reed
Major Cramsie
Louis Agnard
Bismarck
Fender
Berthold
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Frank G. Grambs
Io Henry W. Grambs
Ford Ween
High-Crade
L. C. Green
Prop
Custer
Seismarckh, N. di
Grocer
Eral Store
W. L. Yeater & Co
Williamsport, N. D
E. E. Morris
Fourth and Main Streets
Bismarck, Nor, Dak
H. KL
Michelson
Bismarck, N. D
Buckeye
THE
First National Bank
Meladany
Ospital
O.B. Lrrras
LLD
Kexbater
W. A. Druton
S. MP Vs
Vigader Cash Store
J.L. Boutillier Dr&aler
Williamsport
Adaire
Steele-Williamett
Thele
Williamaport
Joseph Hare
Main Street
EDS
John P. Hoagland
Vanee
Reveo
NOR. Dak
K. di Hay
Alley
Masao County
DeGratt
W. 8
de Craff
Nikolaus Heisler
Dakem
Edward Braddock
Adam Gerrod
Joseph Lindsay
Burr Oak
Arthur Knudteon
Yeater
Herolz and
Jesf Thurs
Sheriff - Shier
Livermore
Defender
A.S
Monte
BR. Murray
Keet & Rountree Mercantile Co
Spring
Ield
Miles
Joan P. Bray
Melbourne
Grand Forks Herald
Winship
Copperhead
Herald
Der
Messrs. Wright
Robinson
Frederick
John J. Roop
Arthur McGinoness
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