A Letter From Nobe
Murphy Idaho February 7 1908. Mr Thomas Dunlap Beach N D. The writer advises against Idaho farming or stock raising and urges moving to Oregon’s Goose Lake and Warner Valley. Describes climate water irrigation land prices timber and game. Ends urging Beach residents to establish a local phone system and fuel lines.
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Java
Goose Lake
Warner Valley
Oregon
Ffneteen
Millia
Golden Bailey
Warner Valley Lake
Lake County
Sentinel Butte News Briefs Highlight Local Travel Visits
J B Stoddard made a business trip to Dickinson on Wednesday. Mrs. Quinn arrived from Minnesota and visited her daughter Mrs Hunck at Burkey. O N Dunham of Dacotah Lumber Co hosted at Mr Hiland, sent a man from Bismarck to manage the yard. Social Club met at Mr and Mrs W A Hart to play 500 and other games with good attendance. Hon A Martin also traveled to Dickinson earlier in the week.
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Sentinel Butte
J. B. Stoddard
Dickinson
A. Martin
Farmers organize telephone co to serve Sentinel Butte area
Fifteen farmers tributary to Sentinel Butte have formed a telephone company and will start work once materials arrive to connect with the local central office. Credit is given to the Smith Brothers for the initiative. The venture aims to speed grain and produce markets each morning and enable additional uses as more members install phones. Officers and members include Charles Kramer and others listed to follow.
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Sentinel Butte
Smith Brothers
Bose
Chas. ‘Kramer
Severely Scalded at W Bar Ranch
The ten year old daughter of J A Barker sustained severe burns to face and limbs when a jug of boiling water exploded while removing the cork. She had filled the jug as a foot warmer after school at the W Bar ranch. Doctor Gaines says the burns are extensive but expect recovery if no complications arise.
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J. A. Barker
Miss Barker
W Bar
Ready to Fight Fire Beach Fire Company Forms
The Beach Fire Company met Tuesday night at the fire house. By laws were adopted and the organization completed. A hook and ladder wagon was purchased and nine teen members are ready to fight fire any hour. Officers include I S Bispham fire chief Ben Green assistant chief and first nozzleman Chas Smith second nozzleman. A ball and basket supper is planned for March 17 to benefit the company. Degre in charge is handled by Emrys Lloyd C H Moulton and W A Young. For Satz a Hereford steer weight 2000 is for sale or trade. John Johnston Beach North Dakota.
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Beach
I. S. Bispham
Ben Green
Chas. Smith
Emrys Lloyd
C. H. Moulton
W. A. Young
Degre
Mass Meeting Planned by Beach Republicans
Beach and Sentinel reports a big Republican rally at Beach Opera House next Tuesday afternoon February 26 with state and national politicians including C. A. Johnson for governor and C. B. Little for U S Senate among speakers. Local and county figures will address Republicans from all areas. a Sentinel Butte rally is also planned.
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Beach
Sentinel Butte
Opera House
Billings County
C. A. Johnson
C. B. Little
U. S. Senate
L. B
Congress
L. A. Sampson
W. C. Crawford
A. L. Martin
Teachers Institute at Sentinel Butte Opens March Sixth
Commencing March 6 a four day Teachers Institute will be held at Sentinel Butte in the schoolhouse hall. All county teachers and prospective teachers will attend. Examinations will be conducted Friday and Saturday after the Institute. President George A McFarland of Valley City Normal leads, with State Superintendent Stockwell and other state education figures in attendance. All sessions and evening lectures will be open to the public.
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Sentinel Butte
George A. McFarland
Valley City Normal
Stockwell
Stalwart Republicans indorse slate in Medora meeting
A meeting of stalwart Republicans in Medora on February 8 endorsed candidates for county and state offices. Officers backed include Hon. A. L. Martin for senator, J. S. Snyder for sheriff, Karl Olson for auditor, H. Gilbert for clerk of court, N. D. Nichols for treasurer, Geo. Burgess for register of deeds, J. A. Muller for county attorney, J. A. Kitchen for county superintendent, and J. A. Paxton for county judge. Resolutions praised Roosevelt and Taft.
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Medora
A. L. Martin
J. S. Snyder
Sentinel Butte
Karl Olson
Beach
H. Gilbert
N. D. Nichols
Geo. Burgess
J. A. Muller
Caucus Notice for Beach Township Officers Nomination
A caucus will be held at Beach on March 7 1908 to nominate township officers. The regular election is March 17 1908 when nominated candidates will be voted upon. Also Tadies Aid supper and sale on February 27 at the hall from 5 40 pm with fancy article booths and a musical program to raise funds for the Congregational church. Everyone should attend.
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Beach
Beach Township
Thitau
Tadies
Congregational Church
Chronicle Ownership Battle Ends Calm In Beach
A crowded Beach scene unfolds after a January transfer of the Chronicle property leads to a dramatic stakeout. Attorney John Keohane and Billy Oliver seize the Chronicle building, deputies arrive, a four hour exchange follows, and ultimately the writer regains possession. Mr Young bears $55 in expenses but receives support from Keohane for the publicity surrounding the event.
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John Keohane
The
Chronicle
Wills
George Purchase
E Chronicle
Atty. Purchase
Young
Mr. Young
Keohane
Wide World
Creamery Meeting Draws Beach Farmers to House Fire Hall
About fifty farmers and business men met at Beach fire house last Saturday afternoon to discuss buying the Golden Valley Land & Cattle Co creamery property. Terms offered include 3000 purchase or 600 yearly lease. a cooperative company may be formed with stock sold in 10 dollar shares, limited to five shares per person. A committee is to secure stock and approach owners. 150 to 160 cows pledged, with potential growth.
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the Chronicle
Beach
Golden Valley Land & Cattle Co
C.F. Barber
Vince Wicka
County News Briefs From The Herald
Albert Gilbert traveled from Sentinel Butte to sell coyote pelts. States Attorney Keohane and wife visit with Mesdames Richards and Heath of Beach. Ada Ferris and Gertrude Kendley, ill with measles, improving. Sheriff Will brought Geo Matson, prisoner for Negal branding, awaiting hearing. Ruby Shear attended a ball in Wibaux then returned. Chas Foley visited his sisters in Butte and Billings. Willis King returns from Pittsburgh after two months away. Mask ball at the Road Riders Hotel next Friday February 21 with music and supper.
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The
Herald
Albert Gilbert
Sentinel Butte
Keohane
Mesdames Richards
Heath
Beach
Ada Ferris
Gertrude Kendley
Will
Geo. Matson
Ruby Shear
Wibaux
Chas
Foley
Butte
Billings
Moat
Willis King
Pittsburg
Lausilay
Roard Riders
House For Sale In Beach North Dakota
One six room house with good cellar and barn on a 30 foot lot in Beach. Will sell at a low price if taken soon. Also for sale a number of dressed hogs. Contact J. L. Jordan or D. Halstead of Beach North Dakota.
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Beach
J. L. Jordan
Beach, N. D
D. Halstead
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Nobe
N. B. Stith
Idaho
E. Brown
John F. Smith
Sec
Treas
John Cusick
James P. Smith
J. B. Goldsberry
H. Keith
H. Smith
M. Heneghan
C. H. Sperry
Thos
Oldis
Roy Taylor
M. Qualle
Bert Stone
Republician
Farmers Telephone Co
Satz
John Johnston
BIC
Mass Meeting
Teachers’ Institute
Roosevelt
Taft
Trenty
Ed Hoverson
E. D. Ble
Ed. Holven
M. J. Cort
Ed. Hoverson
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