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Newspaper
Golden Valley Chronicle
Location
Beach, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
1
State's Attorney Keohane won injunctions against two drink joints in Bismarck area after polls closed. Sheriff Will closed Medora venues and took possession of property while Sentinel Butte Marmarth remain open. Call goes to Keohane to extend closures countywide and curb illegal saloons.
A letter from Beach North Dakota dated June 30 1908 denies circulating rumors against Vincent Wicka. Signatories A Haijsman Mrs H Weinreis C Haijsman Weinreis declare no truth to defamatory statements and affirm Wicka’s honesty. A second note from C C J Strum states that any accusation against Wicka is untrue and praises his character as a good neighbor.
Notice states Balt and Madison dissolve their partnership. All accounts due or against the firm will be collected and paid by Geo. E. Balt. Dated June, 1908. Signed Gro. E. Baur and Jous Mapison.
Taken up at a location three and a half miles south of town a bay horse branded OX on left shoulder and B on right flank with a scar on left hip. Weight given, owner Harry Hatstap Beach North Dakota may reclaim by complying with the law.
A notice recalls a property dispute about a branded four by four on the southwest quarter of section 4 1497105 and advertising costs. It also reports a wrestling match planned for the Fourth between John Madison and Robinson, a 200 pounder at Sentinel Butte. Davis of Burkey left Beach for Clinton Town for an extended visit with relatives.
Taken Up Notice describes a brown gelding found at ship 139 range 15 on June 24 1908 with a 1050 weight and a circle brand on the left shoulder. Owner may reclaim by paying advertising costs and proving ownership. The piece also notes Hon Chris Johnson of Minot North Dakota, a former Albion resident, was nominated for governor on the Republican ticket and receives well wishes from old home friends. Jackson County Wisconsin Journal.
At Beach last Saturday night directors elected A. J. Martin and C. F. Barber to fill board vacancies. J. W. Brinton resigned as vice president. Unanimous vote made A. T. L. Martin president and C. E. Barber vice president. This follows H. C. Jensen selling his stock as the bank closes a chapter. Martin brings banking experience and strong connections to lead the institution.
The canvassing board sits in Medora this week and next week will publish official county votes by precincts. Exact majorities for candidates remain unsettled as many precinct clerks sealed poll books without copies. In the senatorial contest and other offices the race was close. John Young may join the district’s representation if Matchler and McTear are closely fought. W C Crawford won the roth district in all counties and led Mandan by 12 votes. his home county and Billings county show strong majorities.
Beach suffers third loss to Belfield this season as Bauman fanned 14 in a battery with Cesar. Nine Beach errors aid Belfield’s comeback while Beach scoring in first, fourth, and eighth innings. Wibaux to visit tomorrow. Beach hopes to rebound against them.
Chronicle editors plan to install a Chicago made Simplex typesetting machine by mid September. The $1,750 plus purchase will greatly speed work, enable larger issues, and reduce hand set labor enabling one operator to set thousands of characters per hour with possible second operator. The Chronicle expects improved efficiency and broader home set matter as news production modernizes.
Taken up notice posted for a red and white spotted steel calf branded NO on the right shoulder. It was found at a residence under section 210 1gt tos and may belong to Cuas Bretttin. owner must prove property and pay costs.
Special correspondent J W Page reports carpenter work at Sentinel Butte by Burkey while My, Boyer and I dinand Noch visit Beach with a lumber load. W H Hunke returns home after months away to his mother. Perdinand Woch and the priest visited Vandales by the river last Monday. One locality family plans a Reach July fourth celebration. Mr and Mrs on their farm near Five Points. Mr Snow buys a hall section of land. M Wallace Page and daughter return from Minnesota visits Saturday night. W W Snow is happy and recovery noted.
Albert Gilbert employed at the Z Bar ranch is badly injured in a stallion attack while trying to drive a saddle horse. The stallion charged from a herd of mares and colts, biting Gilbert on the thigh and inflicting a serious wound that required nine stitches. He was brought to town and is recovering, with a return to work anticipated in about two weeks.
$50 reward offered by J. K. Dodge of Carlyle Montana for the return of three colts and two mares described as a dark iron gray mare foal, a dark sorrel yearling with white feet and face, and a black yearling with a left shoulder cut. All carry ear marks J K Dodge left ear. Names include John K Tatley Township 9 Range 61 Beach schoolhouse event noted.
June weddings bring joy as Sophrona Thompson married LG Smith at Verndale home of the bride’s parents. The ceremony featured a bridal party, departure for Beach, and well wishes from Verndale friends. In a second ceremony, Emrys Lloyd wed J Julia Peek at the Cooper home with pink and white roses, a formal breakfast, and plans for a honeymoon. Both brides are noted as accomplished young ladies. each groom is a local professional or businessman.
A garbled OCR text mentions Moodie and the Helen Company in a puzzling case. Names and actions are unclear, but the fragment hints at a business or legal matter with potential people involved and a dispute or inquiry. The readable pieces suggest an investigative or corporate context.
A damaged newspaper fragment mentions land sale and a request to verify pricing. It references the Chronicl office and asks for guidance or a reasonable price. No clear names, dates, or places are readable.
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