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Newspaper
Golden Valley Chronicle
Location
Beach, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
1
Local notes from Wadena to Glendive record visits, hires, and social events. Miss Powers heads to the coast, Holven returns from Wisconsin, and Anderson takes a new job with Dacotah Lumber Co. Community clubs tally funds, an electric plant is installed, and a Christmas raffle offers a magazine premium.
Capt Bragge wagers on a long stair climb and an athlete fails after twenty hops. The man accuses sharp practice. Bri counters by taking the same bet and hops forty steps in twenty hops then hops back one, completing the challenge and winning.
State veterinarian Crewe and deputies conducted a week of glanders control at the Crewe livery, testing Hall’s horses with mallein four times. Any positive or suspicious animal was condemned and euthanized. Barn disinfected, walls sprayed, whitewashed, and fumigated. Crewe called the livery barn the country’s safest spot for glanders risk, while warning of hidden dangers in Beach and neighboring towns. An investigation by Dr. Anderson and deputies will continue for two weeks to ensure eradication and secure cooperation from local residents.
The Modern Woodmen of America held a meeting to organize a membership drive with captains elected J S Bispham Chas Kidder and W A Young reelected clerk and officers chosen for the coming year. A list of contestants and a supper plan were announced. In other items coal land forms update and a seaside resort tale conclude this column.
Mrs Henry Mullendore and Mrs K B Chappell visited Glemlive midweek. The Wibaux Dramatic Club staged The Noble Outcast to a well attended crowd. Mrs Mullendore returned from Glendive after commissioners’ meeting. A gathering hosted by Collins & Sons was enjoyed. Various locals including Miss Lizzie Mayne and Mr Al Davis plans for holidays and new home additions are noted. The Victor Peterson wedding trip concludes with a large crowd chivary to the Ap son home.
Verna Anderson, daughter of Mrs. Anderson Collis, died at her home thirteen miles south of Medora after a three hour brain hemorrhage. The community mourns as the family and relatives struggle with grief. Also noted: the first issue of Hettinger County Herald planned for next week, a new plane for the paper being installed in New England, a pending arrest in Medora for checks issued without funds, Congregational ladies meeting hosted by S. M. Ferris, fair committee reports showing proceeds around 242, and Lawrence McGregor recovering from facial and hand burns after a powder explosion.
Mary Bartley Ely Williams is sick this week in Dickinson. Charley Kramer sells oat straw at $2.50 a load. Jay Brown and J J Tomamichel returned from a hunting trip with no game. Sunday services canceled. Sunday School at 10 40 A M. Mrs. Lattin from Ohio arrives to live with her daughter Mrs Fred Gilbert. Nellie E Stegner arrives from Rainey Butte to teach at Davidson ranch. All Billings county schools are open. Mrs J J Tomamichel has measles. Walter is excused. Dr J J Kitchen reports a new well at his place with good flow. No Christmas tree this year. School board buys 150 chairs for auditorium. programs will improve. Sentinel Butte school closes Friday for two week holiday. New school ready Jan 6. advanced work accommodated. A teacher's review will form a special class. Elmer E Smith arrives to begin evangelical meetings with Rev Douglas in Rocky Butte and town.
A jumble of 1907 era scraps includes reflections on growing old inside a childlike Christmas spirit, social notices, stray horse reports, farm ads, church notices, and a humorous anecdote about leap year and courting. Names include W M Maupie, Jat, Patrik Henry, Charley, with places Beach N D and Medora.
Charley writes about public scrutiny of his family history and neighborhood gossip about his earlier land ad in the Gold Ep Valley. He defends his actions and notes a lucrative salary offer while fearing others may steal the home and wages.
Winter goods fill every department as shoppers visit daily. The store touts wide stock for men women and children and promises reasonable prices. A full Ladies and Gentlemen line and honest value are highlighted. Grocery department offers fresh up to date staples and coffee and tea.
An agricultural lending pitch invites farmers to the office one door east of the City Meat Market for loans with no commission and no bonus. The notice emphasizes straightforward terms and help securing funds for farming needs.
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