Bank of North Dakota expenses raise public ire in Bottineau
The Bottineau region voices concern over large living and travel costs charged to the Bank of North Dakota appropriation fund. Critics note daily meals and hotel charges totaling near a thousand dollars monthly, arguing the state bears travel and lodging costs for officials and that the Bank deal lacks solid rationale for voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bottineau
N. D
McKenzie
Bismarck
Bank of North Dakota
McKenzie Hotel
Cathro
Bartelston Wins 4500 in Damage Suit Against Jacob Munch
In Bismarck, William O. Bartelston was awarded 4500 damages and costs by Judge J. M. Hanley in default against Jacob Munch of Emmons County. The suit stems from a June 9 collision at Main and Fourth streets alleging negligence left Bartelston permanently injured. The original claim was 13500. Judge Hanley reduced it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O. Bartelson
J.M. Hanley
Jacob Munch
Emmons County
Bartelson
Munch
Main
Fourth Streets
Hanley
W. L. Nuessle
Montana
Nuessle
Bismarck
Emmons County Loses on Checking Accounts
County Treasurer Atha turns over Emmons county’s checking accounts to the Bank of North Dakota under pew rules. The loss estimate uses a 1918 average daily balance of 78,200.00 with a per‑note toll rate of two percent, calculating annual costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmons County
Bank of North Dakota
League
Atha
Bank of North Ae
Pew
Tey Ann
North Datos
Evangelist Paris Wells Concludes Meeting Converts 87 in Hazelton
In Hazelton Evangelist Paris E Wells wrapped a three week campaign Sunday with 87 locals confessing faith in Jesus Christ. Sixty two joined the Presbyterian church. Red Cross mooted a weak meeting with seven adults and a child, funding a soldier loan for Anton Jesnek who lost a foot in Cantigny and faced government allotment delays. The Kansas City Red Cross briefly aided him after a $185 loan, with $150 more arranged by the local treasurer.
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Paris E. Wells
Fargo
Hazelton
Jesus Christ
Presbyterian Church
Red Cross
War Department
Anton Jesnek
Jesnek
Cantigny
Kansas City
War Risk Insurance Department
Visitors and travel notes from the county social column
County Agent H O Sauer visited from Linton on Tuesday. H O Batzer and family arrived from Minnesota lakes by auto, with M set to return by train that evening. M Rush left for a Montana business trip last week. Mrs J F Snyder went to Bismarck for tonsil removal, while Mrs H A Armstrong learned of her brother Kurtz’s illness in Cleveland. Chas Pearson and family visited, G A Lenhart’s family went to a funeral in Bismarck, and O A Muehlberg’s family took an auto trip to Washington Wisconsin for weeks. County officials Brant and Hanson met en route for duties and land appraisal. W B Andrus’s party toured Pollock and shared corn samples from the F S McConville farm, noting a near saw-log crop size in the northern county.
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H. O. Sauer
Linton
H. O. Batzer
Alec
H. A. Armstrong
Kurtz
Cleveland
Ohio
Strong
Bisma' Auto
Chas
Pearson
Tyre
F. W
Armstrong
G. A. Lenhart
Bismarck
Bejamin
O. A. Muehlberg
Washington, Wis
E. H. Brant
H. H. Hanson
Hazelton
W. B. Andrus
Pollock
Dale Country
Andrus
Thes County
McConville
Local notes on people and projects in Linton region
Don Teacy and E T Atha returned from Linton with a fruit laden auto. The First National bank building fixtures arrive and a Sept occupancy is planned. Porter Umber and Will Fetterly arranged a farm lease, with Fetterly planning to move to Pollock. A P Seymour sold 35 head of 3 year old steers to DeBoer and Biesheuvel. Linton's ball team beat Beav er Creek 8 to 6 after losing 7 to 5 a week earlier.
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Don Teacy
E. T. Atha
Linton
First National Bank
Porter Umber
Shields
Will Fetterly
Dale
Fetterly
Pollock
A. P. Seymour
DeBoer & Biesheuvel
Beaver Creek Metropolis
Tigers
Lintonites
North Dakota Season Bans Hunting Dogs
North Dakota to start hunting season with no dogs allowed. A law passed at the last legislative session prohibits training or using dogs to hunt game birds from April 1 to November 1. Bag limit remains 15 ducks five per day. antelope and deer protections also noted.
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North Dakota
Aime
Ion
Bankers Resist Thousand Dollar League Loans Amid Funds Power
The Nonpartisan League asks 350 North Dakota banks to lend 1000 dollars each as part of a fundraising plan. Several banks like Farmers State Bank of Linton refused. others fear losing public funds redeposited by the Bank of North Dakota. The issue centers on political influence over state funds and potential collusion with League leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nonpartisan League
League
Farmers State Bank
Linton
Bank of North Dakota
J. R. Waters
A. C. Townley
Waters
Townley
Local legal notices summarized for Emmons county readers
Weekly legal notices recapped from league newspaper items. Treasurer reports show Hague R M Volk with cash on hand 1655.16 on July 1 1918 and 1828.61 on June 30 1919 and district indebtedness 5024.66. Dakem Wendelin Horner fund balances 250.18 and 1892.67. Wilson R P Towne 1529.68 and 611.49 with total indebtedness 1127.57. Read the Record order it now 2.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brinton
League
Emmons County
Hague
R. M. Volk
Dakem
Wendelin Horner
Wilson
R. P.towne
North Dakota Banks Receive League Endorsed Note For Loan
A form letter dated August 25, 1919, notes a National Nonpartisan League loan request. It describes a $1,000 note endorsed by the League Exchange and secured by $2,000 in farmers notes. The letter attaches assets statements from Equitable Audit Co. and argues the loan is bankable due to strong collateral. It seeks support for organized farmers of North Dakota.
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North Dakota
National Nonpartisan League
League Exchange
Farmers
Scandinavian American Bank of Fargo
Equitable Audit Co. of
St. Paul
Nonpartisan League and
Nonpartisan League
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bank of North Foros
William O. Bartelston
Republican
N. P. League
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