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Newspaper
Golden Valley Chronicle
Location
Beach, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
3
Annie Frysile, twelve, was attacked in the woods by Frits Tedeson who was seized by a nearby boy with a club. Tedeson was knocked senseless and later jailed. a lynch mob formed in Owen, forcing authorities to move him to Neilleville for safety while villagers demand action.
La Crosse Wis Dec 13 Circuit Judge J J Fruit ruled the 1905 Wisconsin statute barring remarriage within one year after divorce does not apply to marriages performed out of state. Sarah Layham remarried in Michigan to Lanham after divorce in Wisconsin. Lanham died and heirs contested the widow’s share. court favored the widow.
Farmers and business men of Grand Meadow Minn gathered December 13 to hear Dan Patch Airline stock proposal by Director McCanna Mr Morris and Mr Graham. Over 11 000 dollars was subscribed in thirty minutes with further pledges from nearby farmers and High Forest residents, nearly guaranteeing the main line through Grind Meagow.
Hans Andersen, former Scandia hotel landlord in Valley City North Dakota, pleaded guilty in district court to violating the prohibition law. He was sentenced to ninety days in the county jail and fined 250 dollars.
A rear end train collision at Ray North Dakota on December 13 injured one man seriously and two others. About twenty cattle were burned to death with eight to ten more escaping into the darkness.
Samuel Fidiment aged eighty a Civil War veteran fell from a bridge over the Wapsipinicon river near Dunkerton Iowa into three feet of water. He was found dead some time later by his son.
Joseph Hensley aged 102 years, a prominent farmer of Helena near St. Joseph Missouri, died suddenly yesterday of heart disease. He lived in the region for many decades and was known for his farming leadership and community involvement.
Watertown iron works yard burned to the ground yesterday. Loss pegged at 14000 dollars with no insurance. Fire department reports say Watertown town mill was destroyed and no lives were lost.
Dec 13 report from La Crosse indicates the police and fire committee recommended cutting Chief John Weber’s pay from 2000 to 1000 dollars annually, but the full committee on police refused the reduction, signaling that Weber’s value is recognized.
In La Crosse Wisconsin December 14 the commission delayed action on Onalaska city petitions for streetcar fare increases until after January 1. An agent will investigate the railway's value and earning capacity pending the decision.
George A Kluzak sued John Jackson and Hugh Blue of Enat Grend Forks for 2000 damages claiming injuries from a quarrel while Kluzak plowed a field. The district court jury awarded Kluzak 350 for the beating in Crookatan Minn on December 1%.
August North a 40 year old section hand died yesterday at Rogers Siding near Osseo Minnesota when the shed he slept in caught fire and burned. He likely suffocated from smoke and his body was badly burned.
A mail pouch was stolen from a mail track at the Northern Pacific station in Staples Minnesota last night. A pipefitter named Appin, who had been working in town, was caught cashing drafts apparently taken from the pouch and placed under arrest. A thorough search is being made for the pouch. Appin is held awaiting the arrival of the United States marshal.
In Bronx City Iowa on December 14 Misa Catherine Andrews dressed as a boy to enlist at the U S recruiting office for the army of the Philippines. Sergeant Hall saw through the disguise and questioned her. She admitted it was a lark and she boarded a morning train to Denver.
Avason Wisconsin December 13 reports no petitions filed to fill the mayoral vacancy after Mayor Maguire’s death. The council met but did not order a special election due to lacking nominations, leaving the office without a mayor until the spring election.
J F Spence convicted in district court for embezzling 485.50 from an employer. Warden Wolter testified Spence served time for grand larceny. Grand jury criticized Judge Winchester for non enforcement of prohibition laws. sheriff Morton criticized for neglect. Deputy officials commented on the case and legal proceedings.
Two druggists and ten others were arrested in Bismarck for failing to register and advertise government tax receipts under a law from the recent legislative session. Several already had bonds for prior offenses. Some tried to evade scrutiny by offsetting receipts to other towns then transferring to Bismarck, but the effort failed as the county auditor published the list through the state attorney. The state’s attorney plans monthly enforcement. previously holders surrendered receipts for cancellation.
Louis Bouthworth of Bismarck, about sixty five, a New York transplant with a hidden past, casually educated and of good family, killed himself by leaping before a Northern Pacific freight train near the depot. He had been poor and ill, likely discouraged, with Bowden friends set to handle his remains.
Hastings Minnesota December reports Henry Latschaw of Hastings drowned December 10 in Montana while briefly employed on a bridge crew. He had married Frances A. Cowe in Hastings February 23 this year. Separate item notes a scarlet fever death in Wolverton, part of a local fever outbreak with two deaths in 24 hours.
In Stoux City on December 14 George Evans, jailed on an assault charge, learned his uncle had died in New Hampshire leaving him $25,000. In San Juan Porto Rico on December 14 Governor Regis H Post, recently renominated by President Roosevelt, was warmly greeted on arrival from the United States.
Joseph Haylens a Saw yer butcher was removed from his home by twenty five citizens and severely horsewhipped for alleged cruelty to his wife and family. He was said to be in the habit of frequent sprees and mistreating his wife and children. The whipping occurred after Havlena returned from a spree late last evening.
A damaged old-time voice relates a house fire loss and a discussion about insurance, theft, and an elopement plan. The speaker questions total damage while noting a wife’s alleged elopement motive and potential insurance gain. The piece reflects rural speech and melodramatic personal grievance.
Thomas Pattison, the thief captured in a Tower City store last week, pleaded guilty and received a five year penitentiary sentence from Judge Pollock in Fargo.
Crystal Falls Michigan December 14 A cave-in at the Ottawa mine west of Hurley in the Gogebic iron range entombed Matt Han twla and his brother in law who were working underground The pair were killed instantly in the incident reported from the mining district.
Joe Selvers of St. Paul was acquitted in Litchfield Minnesota on December 14 after trial for assault with a dangerous weapon. He was accused of setting a colored cook on a dining car of the Great Northern line.
Dr Vernon Paul, a young English physician, died instantly when a loaded shotgun in a motor car was triggered by a dog entering the vehicle after a rabbit shooting outing. The incident occurred as the party prepared to return home, with the shot passing through the left side.
A sharp exchange highlights a bright young woman, a Merchant-Yea bookkeeper, and her controversial wage entry. She logs the messenger boy’s wages as running expenses, drawing attention to how female staff are categorized and treated in clerical work.
The fragment shows a dialogue between two college presidents about an opening. One line mentions a fullback and a reference to a player noted as erock Hnesmin, with unclear context and garbled wording.
Minot attorneys Lesueur and Bradford summoned before the supreme court to show cause why they should not be punished for contempt. They filed a rehearing petition after Morr. son vs. Lee denying Morrison recovery for injuries from an explosion of gasoline bought as kerosene. The petition criticized the court as ignorant and simple, claiming generations will scorn the decision. The upper court struck the petition from the records and held the lawyers for contempt.
John Bruce arrested at Grind Forks by Deputy Gilbreath on stealing hay and furniture from residents and consents to return to North Dakota. Dick Furre, jailed in Grand Forks County for hay theft, faces a twenty day sentence. Bruce and Furre allegedly used theft to pay fines so they could wed soon, with wedding bells likely delayed by jail.
Attorney General McCue has all papers drawn in an action against the International Harvester company of America. The suit seeks to investigate their methods in the state and, if possible, compel fair and legitimate business practices. The method of procedure is to be announced shortly.
Walter Johnson of McKinney was reported killed by a lynx after shooting and wounding the animal. An investigation shows the tale is false. Johnson is alive and no such tragedy was reported locally.
All but four of the fifteen applicants passed the state bar examiners and were sworn in before Justice Spalding of the supreme court. The names listed include J. B. O'Neil, Grafton, George Thom, Denhoff, George Hommes, Crosby, George Brannard, Anad Moose, R. H. Butterfield, Wahpeton, E. P. Walter, Deering, C. A. Sherman, Portal, E. A. Holt, Kay, A. J. Schmidt, Des Lach, E. Eisher, White Earth, John Lemery Grand Forks.
North Dakota news notes report flax straw prices dropping at Mayville and Minto markets, new telephone lines for Bismarck, a paid fire department proposed, Walter Young dies at five, many settlers moving into Oliver County, draymen form a trust, Underwood Miner moves, Lakota builds an artesian plant, Dickinson considers a fair grounds site, Jamestown hosts state attorneys in January, Dickinson protests electric light rates, and various fires, farms, and local events across the state including schools’ charity gift and a sheriff’s winter guests.
President Worst announces the Tri State Grain and Stock Growers convention in Fargo January 14 to 18. Notable speakers include William A. Scott and W. S. Gilbreath. topics cover dairy, forestry, education, tuberculosis, weeds, soil fertility, and farm home improvements. Officials anticipate crowding, possible overflow meeting, and reduced railroad rates for attendees.
Two former supreme court judges argued the bleached flour controversy before the court at Bis-Wirek last week. Professor Ladd contends bleaching uses poisonous nitrites and should be marked as adulterated, while millers note tiny nitrite levels and cite Nebraska chemist authorities. The writ seeks to restrain enforcement actions and determine jurisdiction over the marking order affecting state millers and market competition.
The North Dakota legislature created a grain commission to study dockage and weighing practices. Governor Burke appointed A R Thompson M Q Hull and B D Washburn to lead. The board invites wheat farmers and traders to file complaints with shipment details for review and possible action.
The Supreme Court, in a case involving Heath & Millegan Manufacturing of Chicago and numerous North Dakota paint makers, upheld North Dakota 1905 statutes prohibiting adulteration of white lead and mixed paints. Justice McKenna authored the opinion, affirming the circuit court’s decision and finding the law not inconsistent with the federal constitution.
Miss Christine Sonstrud of Reynoras died after collapsing on a sidewalk while being conveyed to Deaconness hospital. She suffered from throat cancer and a burning artery caused her death. She was twenty four years old.
North Dakota Retail Implement Dealers association plans its annual convention in Fargo on January 16 with President Minke meeting commercial club officers to secure rooms. The event runs alongside the Tri-State Grain Growers convention, drawing about 100 implement dealers from North Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota for the two day gathering.
Friends of W R Hill a Minneapolis plumber protest Gov Burke requisition to return Hill from Glasgow Montana to Devils Lake to face a charge of embezzlement. They say it is an attempt to collect accounts by a Minneapolis firm and Hill has been gravely ill due to labor shortages and high costs.
Henry Green accused of perjury in securing a marriage license to Milas Mallory of Starkweather. Preliminary hearing before Judge Henry at Devils Lake. held to district court in 7000 dollars. Parents testified the girl was seventeen last month. Green admitted misrepresenting age, saying it was based on the wife’s representations.
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