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Newspaper

Fargo Forum And Daily Republican

Location

Fargo, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1909

Page

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Bull Wheat Market Faces No Weakness In Late Year

Neapolis reports a strong bullish tone in the wheat pit with new highs and minimal declines. Foreign and Canadian reserves shrink while U S stocks fall, supporting continued gains as domestic demand and exports tighten. broker opinions vary on timing of pullbacks, with some urging profits on longs and others advising selective buying on dips.

Neapolis Canada Ocean Passage United States E. Lewis & Co

Wheat and corn market notes from December 13

The report notes wheat cables steady and smaller world offerings from Argentina and Manbi. It sees buying on breaks but expects selling pressure if strength appears. Corn cables rise on American strength with a bullish weather outlook, yet profit taking could pull back. Provisions remain strong but purchases are not advised.

Ware & Leland Walter Fitch & Co Shearson Hammill & Co Dennis

Grain and Stock Brokers Report In Fargo News

Chas E Lewis and Co Morton Block Fargo report December wheat prices with Chicago closing at 1.11 and 1.13 percent, Minnesota at 1.10 and 1.12 percent, and Duluth showing 1.10 and 1.09 percent in the latest market summary.

Tan Minn Chi. Minn Chicago Chicago Park Minneapolis Duluth Chas. E. Lewis & Co., Grain and Stock Brokers Morton Block, Fargo N. D

Fur Prices and Hides from Bolles and Rogers

A dated list catalogs fur quotations and hides including No. 1 G S cured hides and bull hides, calf hides, horse hides, and sheep pelts with prices. Mink, muskrat, skunk, red fox, raccoon entries note grades, sizes, and seasonal factors with varied pricing across Minnesota and Dakota sources.

Bolles & Rogers Fargo N. D G. S Mink Minnesota Dakota GOICE Copecs

One Mill Tax Levy for County Jail Scrapped

The county board attempted a one mill levy to create a county jail fund, projecting about $20,000, but the action was struck from records after legality challenges. The error stemmed from stating the levy in mills rather than a specific dollar amount in the appropriation resolution, despite a statewide 12 percent valuation rise affecting receipts.

Board of County Commissioners State Board

They Like Stanfield

The Stanfield letters from November 1909 describe Stanfield Oregon with apple shows in Spokane, fertile land with iron-rich soil, land selling at 250 per acre, growing town amenities, tents housing workers, and a bright local paper the Stanfield Standard. Corners of interest include the Uma tilla river, future tree planting on February 1, and a ninth Fargo Stanfield special car planned for January 8 with Columbia Land Co. support and rates.

Stanfield Oregon Spokane Umatilla Stanfield Standard F. W. Borshard Fargo-Stanfield Fargo Columbia Land Co Fargo National Bank

Moorhead Wrecker Hits Passenger Train in Fog

A wrecker rear ended a standing passenger train at Moorhead's Northern Pacific yards around 6 am, injuring five aboard. The wreck caused the sleeper's rear vestibule to be torn off and the baggage car to detach in poor condition. Fault blamed on the wrecking engine operator amid dense fog and steam.

Northern Pacific Dilworth Casselton C. R. McDonnell Willisberg Wis Severson Cooperstown Charles Caspedano Express Annie Bassasen Lake Park Minn Sarah Perkins McClusky

Grand jury held for larceny case against Mart Maddigan

Mart Maddigan, charged with larceny of two harness sets from the Great Northern, was held to the grand jury after a preliminary hearing before Justice Wade. Bonds set at 2000 dollars were posted. Maddigan and his attorney C S Marden returned home to Barnesville. If convicted in higher court, he would be the third man convicted in the freight car robbery that troubled Great Northern and Northern Pacific two years ago. Secret service men believe they know where a principal thief is hiding and anticipate his capture when he attempts to flee.

Mart Maddigan Great Northern Railroad Wade Stillwater Maddigan C. S. Marden Barnesville Barnesville. If Maddigan Moncana Great Northern Northern Pacific Secret Service

Ice Trust Fights Court After Conviction

New York December 18 The American Ice Co known as the ice trust plans an appeal from its conviction for violating the anti trust law. It was fined 5000 the maximum and faces possible charter revocation. A dissolution suit is pending and the attorney general may pursue directors individually. The company will take the case to the court of appeals and has obtained a ten day stay of judgment.

New York American Ice Co The Ice Trust Court of Appeals

Minnesota Apples Favored by North Dakota Professor

Prof. C. B. Waldron of North Dakota Agricultural College argues Minnesota apples surpass western apples in taste and flavor. Speaking before the Minnesota State Horticultural Association in Fergus Falls, he cites Minnesota sunshine and high latitude as key advantages despite western apples’ size and redness.

C. B. Waldron North Dakota Agricultural College Minnesota Free Press Fergus Falls Minnesota State Horticultural Association

Worst to Corn Show Attends Omaha Event

President J. H. Worst of the agricultural college will depart Tuesday night for Omaha to attend the major corn show. He is expected to be away until the early part of next week.

Pres J. H. Worst The Agricultural College Omaha

East Side Notes and Local Updates Mixes Marital News

East Side Notes reports Miss Ethel Moberg marries Carl Zapffe in Mount Vernon Washington on December 1, noting Moberg family roots in Fergus Falls and relocation to Mount Vernon. Also covered are Otter Tail Power Co signing to supply power for a Wahpeton Breckenridge streetcar, Prairie wildlife feeding efforts, a high school senior class pin moment, a guilty plea for Herbert Allison, an East Grand Forks arrest tied to Karlstad bank robbery, rural mail carriers aiding prairie bird food scattering, and Breckenridge council transferring street railway franchise to a new stock company.

Ethel Moberg A. E. Moberg Carl Zapffe Northern Pacific Railway Company Mount Vernon Wash Moberg Fergus Falls Mr. Moberg Brainerd F. G. Barrows Otter Tail Power Co Wahpeton Breckenridge Dayton Hollow C. R. Chapin Senator Peterson Christian Endeavor Society Presbyterian Church D. McIntyre Herbert O. Allison Baxter Ora Pearl Sweet Ed. LeClaire East Grand Forks State Bank of Karlstad Polk County Gene and Fish Protective Association Wilkin County Gazette

Missing local fireman Kane leaves city after mother’s death

Chief Sutherland and fellow firefighters search for Henry Kane, a longtime volunteer, after a message from East Buffalo, New York reports the death of his mother and funeral today. Despite days of effort, Kane has not been located and is believed to have departed the city.

Henry Kane Sutherland East Buffalo N. Y Mr. Kane Kane

Missouri After Wire Merger Hearing Set

Jefferson City December 13 notices and subpoenas were sent to the offices of the American Telephone & Telegraph Co and its Missouri subsidiaries in the Missouri telephone merger investigation. The documents name December 20 as the first hearing date.

Jefferson City American Telephone & Telegraph Co Missouri

Estate of Chicago packer's widow valued at 3.55 million

An inventory filed in Chicago probate court shows the estate of Mrs. Sarah Morris widow of Nelson Morris has an appraised value of 3,551,982 dollars, not including real estate. The filing was reported from Chicago on December 13.

Chicago Packer Chicago, Ill Sarah Morris Nelson Morris

Trustees Meet Tuesday at College for Monthly Session

The board of trustees of the agriculture college will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow in the president's office. No special business is anticipated. the agenda will focus on routine matters and general administration.

the Agriculture College

Miss Magdalena Carpenter To Return For Christmas

Miss Magdalena Carpenter will reach home for Christmas and spend the Yuletide vacation with her parents in the city. She teaches German and Latin at the high school in Correctionville Ia.

Magdalena Carpenter Miss Carpenter Correctionvillé

Negro Attorney Ends Life In Ohio Penitentiary

Columbus, Dec. 13. John W. Beam a colored Lima attorney serving a life sentence for the murder of Mrs. Maud Diltz hanged himself in a cell at the penitentiary. He used a sheet rope to the cell’s iron cross and jumped, breaking his neck. Beam had killed Mrs. Diltz after pursuing her. a key witness was her 12 year old daughter. Beam’s cellmate alerted guards and the body awaits word from his wife Cassie L. Bean of Lima.

Columbus John W. Beam Lima Maud Diltz Penitentiary Beam John W. Smith Cuyahoga County

Drowning hero Leo Ebacher found near Biron mill

The body of 18 year old Leo Ebacher, who saved William Hamm from drowning in the Wisconsin river at Biron, was recovered a few rods from the fall site. Ebacher, employed as a fireman in the Grand Rapids Pulp and Paper Co mill at Biron, drowned Wednesday. Funeral services are set for Saturday at Rudolph.

Grand Rapids Wis Leo Ebacher William Hamm Wisconsin Biron Grand Rapids Pulp & Paper Co Rudolph

Twine Trust Under Fire Over Fibre Monopoly

Warden Hellstrom of North Dakota outlines a critical view of the Twine Trust. He cites its price cut, urges farmers to avoid mixed twines, and argues Manila fibre offers cheaper, longer twine. A table compares lengths and costs, showing Manila's potential to erode the trust's control of the market.

North Dakota State Twine Trust 18 Twine Trust Manila Binder

Casselton Visitor Observed in City Today

Joseph Runck of Casselton is noted as a visitor in the city today, with his presence recorded by local officials and residents.

Joseph Runck Casselton

Jurisdiction of Cass Co Court Debate Ahead of Ballot

Rumors say voters may repeal the increased jurisdiction of Cass County Court and restore petty cases to the county justices. Critics argue double work and higher costs for prosecuting, noting guilty pleas were denied by the justice system. A legislature act allows voting down the expanded jurisdiction, with a petition required to place the issue on the ballot.

Cass County Russel

Buck Memorial Service Showcases Dudley Buck's Work

The First Baptist church hosted a Dudley Buck memorial service with a large audience. The Baptist choir performed two chorus pieces and a mixed quartet including Mrs. Nita BE. Stevens Rose Babcock and A H Dodsley sang solo numbers while Mrs. Dodsley and Miss Francis Anderson led the organ. Dr. Tilden presented a biographical sketch noting Buck born March 10 1839 died Oct 6 1909 and trained as an organist and composer with studies in Trinity College Hartford and in Dresden and Paris. Professor Bohlin analyzed Buck's works.

Dudley Buck First Baptist Church the Baptist Choir Nita BE. Stevens A. H. Dodsley Rose Babcock Dodsley Francis Anderson Tilden Trinity College Hartford K. Dresden Paris Bohlin

Musical treat at First Presbyterian church by Moorhead quartet

Attendants heard two numbers by the Imperial Male Quartette of Moorhead S H Kantor first tenor Henry Hauglem second tenor Howard Moody first bass and T J Lewis second bass The group sang Still Still With Thee with noted harmony and enunciation The second piece One Sweetly Solemn Thought also received high praise for its rendering and expressiveness

First Presbyterian Church Moorhead S. H. Kantor Henry Hauglem Howard Moody T. J. Lewis

Erie social guest stays with Mrs. Carpenter for a week

Miss Mary E. B. Sturgeon of Erie Pennsylvania is the guest of Mrs. J. P. Carpenter for a week, visiting with friends and sharing local engagements during her stay.

Mary EB. Sturgeon Erie, Pa J. P. Carpenter

Also Mentioned on This Page

Strong Bull Wheat Market Kansas City Grain Opinions Winnipeg Foreign Reports Grain Markets Chas. E. Lewis & CO New York Stock Exchange Bartlett, Pattent & Co S. B. Chapin & Co H. 0. Mott Morton Black Fargo Cherry Mine Earling Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad George Buchanan Cheyenne Wyo F. E. Ball Lewiston Larson Grand Forks Mr. Preignus West Concord Peale Stevens County Lillian Rolsch Crookston Jennie Rolsch State Normal School Supreme Court Fergus E. J. Wheeler Illinois Iowa Dosiland Nye & Dosland Hanson and Marden J. W. Mason Norman County Detroit Whaley Hector G. M. van der Velden Gasselt Belgium Board of Regents State University State Agricultural School Andrew M. Soule Georgia Agricultural College Ben Hustling Joe Westhouse State Prison Clay County Box Care A. C Ft. Kane Boy Hero Hellstrom North Dakota Penitentiary Stanford Cass CO. Court the Buck New York City Seventh Avenue
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