Westfield Correspondence Sees Heat and Happenings
July notes from Westfield report extreme heat and drought needs. Mentions Mr Hy Van Beek visiting from Aberdeen, local cream station nearing completion, ice cream sales, new house progress, and Sunday attendance at a Dutch Reformed church dedication in Strasburg. Townsfolk, visits, illnesses, and a playful quip about craving more ice cream wrap the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
C. J. van der Leest
Irie Bassett
Jip
Hull
J. van der Vorste
City Businesses Told to Cut Weeds by Police Chief
Notice from Chief of Police A. Vinroth orders all business properties to trim weeds and grass around their lots. Noncompliance risk unspecified but implied enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Vinroth
Police
Funeral for Milton Jennings Held at Stone Church
Obituary item notes Milton Jennings was killed near his home last Wednesday. Funeral at Stone Church the next morning with Rev. Swaney officiating. Family travels to Linton and on to Elsworth Wisconsin for interment. Community extends sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Meegard
Linton
Roy Trigg
Jennings Farm
Jennings
J. W. Franks
Selby
S. D
Wm. Miller
Waubay
S. C
G. G. Palmer
Miller
Palmer
Wisconsin
Little Milton Jennings
Stone Church
Swaney
Elsworth
Wis
Paul
Little Rollin
Temvik Turmoil and Tragedy Chronicle Local Notes
Local column notes a county fair tease about rain while reporters tease the prettiest girl at the show and announce Grandma Schatz’s death with Thursday funeral. A school furnace arrives, Olaf Larvick’s barn burns killing his four year old, and Uncle Sam recalls draftees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whce
Hermen
Grandma Schatz
E. H. Hardt
Olaf Larvick
Sam
Hague News Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Weather
Hague residents report business calls in Linton and Bismarck, trips to Aberdeen and Fargo, and a grand opening dance planned for August first at the Sam Schmidt opera house. Draft lists, car travel, and a hot dry week affect crops with grain portions noted as short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Paul
Linton
Peter Schweitzer
Dorothy Jundt
H. B. Kieffer
Germaine
Kundert
Bismarck
Sam Schmidt
Evenig
Adam Vetter
Brigetta Schmidt
Aberdeen
Hague
Fargo
U. S. Marshall
Milwaukee
Metz
War thoughts and local health notes on a hot day
A town talk piece comments on hoping the war ends soon before crossing water. Dr. Snyder of Hazelton visits Grandpa Bell who is very ill with asthma amid the hot weather. A Linton man avoids shows and asks about Adam and Eve, joking about their location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathy
Dr. Snyder
Hazelton
Grandpa Bell
Linton
Farm activity and railroad visit noted in Hague area
Haying dominates local work as auditors from Milwaukee R R and Wells Fargo check in W J Hall. J J Volk returns from a western trip with a new Dodge car purchased for personal use. Barbara Vetter and daughter Mary visit Hague from Lemmon SD as Vetter family recalls eight years since their Hague home. Three carloads of hogs and cattle head east. Ed Nieusma and Hank Bros ship the stock. Arie Kanis reports favorable crop prospects after travel through the region. The Alma Co show in Schmidt opera house draws sparse crowd and mixed reaction after 35 years of entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ley
Milwaukee R. R
Wells Fargo Express Co
W. J. Hall
Joe Volk
John Sahli
N. P
J. J. Volk
Martin Schall
Bismarck
Dodge
Barbara Vetter
Mary
Lemmon
Hague
Vetter
Hank Bros
Ed Nieusma
Arie Kanis
Iowa
Ed. Miller
Linon
Alma Co
Schmidt Opera House
Local Notices From Livona and Nearby Towns
Livona Lingo reports varied chatter with residents visiting, trading cattle, and returning from summer school. James Burbage improves after surgery and plans to return home, while Mrs Burgage and Mrs. B. assist at Burbage residence. Residents travel to Cannon Ball Hazelton Emmonsburg and across the Missouri River on local trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Goes
Charly
James Burbage
Ford
Adolph Olson
Burbage
Mandan
Erickson
Roy Bales
Pollock
Linton
Wesley Baker, Jr
Cannon Ball
Hazelton
Emmonsburg
Livona
J. B. Marsh
Fort Rice
Wm. Baker
Missouri
Russians Showing More Resistance In Eastern Galicia
London reports indicate limited halt to Russian retreat in Eastern Galicia with stronger resistance in some sectors. Berlin admits Russian fighting power remains evident south of Brzezany as British and French artillery increase activity. The Aisne front shows concern over renewed French offensive while the British front sees intense aerial and artillery actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Galicia
Berlin
Brzezany Line
Aisne
German Chancellor Michaelis Criticized by Milwaukee Herald
In an editorial the Germania Herald denounces Chancellor Georg Michaelis as unrepresentative of the German people and urges citizens to act. It flags disappointment in his stance despite reichstag resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Germania-Herald
Georg Michaelis
Herald
Michaelis
In Town and Out in Pioneer Days
From the Record notes a July 28, 1893 column: Mr. and Mrs. Streeter travel to Chicago until early August. Miss Bertha Packer loses funds due to a Livingston bank cashier’s theft. attorney Armstrong represents Luther Pierce in an alleged threats case against Clarence East. several locals discuss the Russian cactus spread. a Billsberg ball game between the Devastators and Annihilators ends at dusk with both sides claiming advantage. Luther Couch returns from Jamestown after three weeks at the Northern Pacific round-house and cites long night shifts and daytime sleep issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billsberg
Luther Couch
Jamestown
Northern Pacific
Mr. Couch
Bids for Coal Advertised by Emmons County Board
The Emmons County Commissioners invite sealed bids by August 28 1917 for eighty tons of lignite coal to be delivered to the courthouse bunkers in Linton North Dakota Forty tons to be delivered by October 15 and forty tons by January 1918 The board may reject any or all bids E H Brant County Auditor July 23 1917
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Board of County Commissioners
Emmons County
North Dakota
Court House
Linton
Hague School District Treasures Report 1916 19
Treasurer's report for Hague School District No 39 Emmons County North Dakota year 1916 17 shows receipts including state tuition county tuition taxes bonds and other sources total 235165 12 with cash on hand 2405 53 expenditures total 10106 54 leaving balance June 30 1917 12512 07 includes indebtedness note 4000 69 and district officers statements signed July 10 1917 by R M Volk president and Theophile Eisele clerk
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Hague
Plstriet No
Emmons
North Dakota
Pannlne
BSC Care
Anitis Tetis Itis Sraeiettesh
Hele
Dorinas
Pesnenorteres
Bebe Pss Cise Essele
R. M. Volk
A. D
Theophile Eisele
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Hy. van Beek
Temvik
Minnesota
South Dakota
Montana
Thompson Yards, Inc
J. A. Lang
Livona Lingo
WORM
Vorlander
Winona
E. H. Brant
Ue Lyle Sor Ula Kaas
Dilly A
Rial
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