Demonstration Farms In Billings County Focus Of Study
A North Dakota survey details twelve demonstration farms run by the Agricultural College to show seed grain quality soil rotation and crop effects. In Billings county the farm near Beach on David Steiner’s 20 acres tests a five year rotation including wheat oats clover corn and spelt grass with manuring and soil analysis to track moisture and plant food changes. The Farmers Elevator Company held its stockholders meeting with possible by law amendments and director changes, set for July 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Agricultural College
Bismarck
New Salem
Beach
Northern Pacific Railway
Pat Ross
Granville
Lakota
Great Northern
Bathgate
Larimore
Sanborn
Carrington
Flaxton
Ladd
Billings County
David Steiner
Farmers Elevator Company
Opera House
Dickinson Defeats Beach 23 to 3 in Sham of Game
Last Sunday Dickinson routed Beach 23 to 3, claiming Beach was outmatched and the locals dominant. Beach heads to Wibaux next Sunday, aiming for a win against their longtime rival in a 2:30 p.m. game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson
Wibaux
Stock Thieves Are At Work In North Dakota
John K. Tatley of Caryle recounts losses of three disfigured colts found fifteen miles south of Marmarth after weeks of riding. Others report six horses stolen near Williams and a cow stolen near Burkey recovered branded. General Order No. 99 allows the president to call out the state militia without the governor, and North Dakota will receive U S service arms and gear for its guardsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Tatley
Caryle
Mr. Tatley
Marmarth
Albert Schoubee
Williams
Wibaux
J. M. Zimmer
Burkey
Rasmusen
Preston
War Department
National Guard
United States
North Dakota
Dickinson Post
School Board Sets Plans for New Building and District Moves
The board approved 4 percent bonds after a recent election, accepted Fargo plans, set a 5000 tax levy with 188 for sinking fund, and approved district consolidation. Halstad moves south. Beach area students will ride to and from school. Four teachers hired and E. E. Dickinson elected president with Henry Feldhusen as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State School Department
Fargo
Fred Powers
Halstad
Beach
Jessie Forsyth
Hanson
Cora Boardman
Brown
Doherty
Richardson
E. E. Dickinson
Henry Feldhusen
Death of Mrs Whitney After Long Illness
Mrs A O Whitney died Wednesday morning July 15 at her daughter Mrs Chas Purvis home south of town after nearly 20 years of invalidism from dropsy. She moved to Beach from Foley Minnesota four years ago with her husband. Survived by husband and three daughters Mesdames Purvis Clark and Chatten. Short services at Purvis home then funeral at the town school house with Rev Douglas officiating and local Masonic lodge taking part. Interment in the cemetery south of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Whitney
Chas
Purvis
Whitney
Beach
Foley
Minnesota
Lee
Mesdames Chas, Purvis
Rube Clark
Joseph Chatten
Douglas
Masonic Lodge
Very Unfair Umpire A Parlor Persuasion Poem
A poem depicts a leaguer and a fan in a dim parlor where the umpire father overhears. The suitor uses flirtatious lines about games and home, promising to support, draft a home, and seek a tied game. The speaker invites the other to join in and play, seeking a safe call at home.
Advertised Letters at Local Office July 17 1908
Uncalled for letters listed include John Andrew Johnson Mrs F J Bacon Mrs Francis Bacon C Anelson James Dervan Tisq Frank Ajtax Frank Kremers Dallas K Charley Viens William Rosenhower J K Toft Miss Cora Whaley W J Widlowski. Callers should say ad Vertis P E Heath Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Andrew Johnson
F. J. Bacon
Francis Bacon
C. Anelson
James Dervan Tisq
Frank Ajtax
Frank Kremers
Dallas K. Charley Viens
William Rosenhower
J. K. Toft
Cora Whaley
W. J. Widlowski
Taken Up Notice for Horse Near Town
Taken up notice for a bay horse weighing about three and a half miles south of town. Branded OX on left shoulder and Boon on right hip, with a sear on left hip. Owner may reclaim by complying with the taw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank
Sear
Open East Road Proposal Near Beach North Dakota 1905
A petition from Beach area farmers asks J M Rapelle superintendent of Northern Pacific at Glendive Montana for access to a 2 portion of the railroad right of way to create a highway. The request aims to avoid multiple depots crossings and a long haul to town by providing a level eastward route across a section line near the new crossing one mile east of Beach. A petition led by Mr Barber seeks condemnation of land south of the right of way if refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beach
N. P. Ry
Northern Pacific
Glendive
Big South Hill
Barber
Important Appointment Brings George McClellan as U S Land Office Chief
George McClellan is named the new U S land commissioner at Beach, replacing an expired commission and enabling proofs and land office business to be handled locally. The appointment, supported by petitions, is seen as a boon to Beach and nearby homesteaders saving trips to Medora or Digman for filings, contests, and final proofs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. McClellan
Joan
Ramion
Amidon
The
United Co
J. W. Boley
States Court At
Billings County
U.S. Land Office
Medora
Mole
Beach
McClellan
McClell
Digmand
Carveryuch
Made a Big Noise Jesse James Show Comes to Town
The Jesse James show pitched its tent last Saturday to a large crowd charging 50 and 75 cents. Critics called it a bum show with little substance and noted the town likely lost up to $400 from the event. An ex‑change quoted elsewhere joked that if James had a hand in the band, he wouldn’t be blamed for train robberies to ease the strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Kelley
Swat
Jesse James
Fourth of July celebration at H Schultebein home
Special correspondent notes a large gathering with ample provisions at the home of H Schultebein. Father Kngs attendance was organized by Mr Joe Musil, with the event ending near midnight. Over $240 was collected to fund church painting and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkey
H. Schultebein
Joe Musil
Kngs
Estrayed Livestock Notices from Beach and Dawson County
Estrayed cattle and a horse were found at scattered locations including Beach North Dakota and Dawson County Montana. Animals include a white spotted cow with hobble, a roan heifer with hobble strap, a red calf with hobble and muzzle, a two year old bobbed tailed horse branded heart on the jaw, and a red steer with a left side brand. Owners urged to identify and pay costs or expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beach
J. A. Sehmity
N. Dak
Range
Dawson County
Montana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Demonstration Farms
Steiner Farm
Farmers Elevator Meeting
P. E. Heath, Mostmaster
N. P
U.S
George M’cellan
Harry Halstad
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!