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Newspaper
Golden Valley Chronicle
Location
Beach, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
7
Squatters at Lamro in Tripp County have built a small settlement with stores and a hotel while awaiting land settlement this fall. They are assessed for judicial purposes but seek access to school funding and tax support from the state educational department, noting their families and desire for schooling.
James Murphy and John Johnson appeared before Judge Sullivan in Grand Forks on charges of stealing 22 from Carl Zimmerman, a transient. Zimmerman identified the suspects after they followed him to his room and attempted to take his money wad. both men pleaded not guilty and claimed an alibi as Attorney Finlayson prosecuted. The morning session featured multiple witnesses.
Dr. F. W. Chandler, a dentist, breeds prairie wolves for profit and pleasure. He has eight specimens confined in what may be the Northwest’s first wolf kennel. He plans training them as he would dogs, hoping to produce a major vaudeville or circus novelty.
Cities plan new buildings and additions this year as communities debate financing. In this city a special election Tuesday will decide whether to sell securities and where to locate new school facilities amid a statewide push for more classroom space.
In Fargo a jury verdict of $1000 was returned in Daniel Winegarden v Northern Pacific after twenty hours deliberation. Winegarden, a switch engine fireman at Dilworth, sued for $10000 for back injuries claimed permanent. Judge Munger later presides over Mrs. Duriie Dryland versus Northern Pacific seeking $30000 for Hans Dryland death. he was a fireman whose head was crushed in Helena when his engine entered a roundhouse.
In Bismarck Judge Winchester sustains Secretary Blaisdell in a district court proceeding against Standard Oil Co. The oil firm sought a writ of certiorari to halt the secretary’s actions, arguing delegation of judicial power and due process issues. The judge ruled the law constitutional and denied the writ, with the secretary’s record to be appealed to the supreme court.
More than a hundred pardon applications fill the North Dakota Board of Pardons in session at Bismarck. Among others, Seth Hartzel seeks clemency for a 5 year sentence after a fatal fence dispute in Cavalier County, Nathan Ashner challenges a wife murder in Morton County, and Joseph Till’s 15 year term faces new evidence. The court also orders Slim Jones to be returned to Williston from Minot for alleged jail liberties.
Police Magistrate Jones of Devils Lake fined Albert Aaberg twenty five dollars and costs after he pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly and attempting to occupy a sleeping berth on the Oriental Limited. The incident followed earlier remarks at Lakota and a confrontation with a woman on board.
James Ryan is wanted in Hope for forgery. He used forged Joslyn checks at local banks to obtain cash, then fled toward Fargo and Mayville. Police describe him as about 6 feet 6 inches tall, 140 pounds, smooth face, grayish blue clothes, with a crooked finger.
The grand lodge of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs met in Mandan with 200 delegates. Notables spoke at a reception including Judge Winchester and Fred Smith. North Dakota total membership rose to 5 890 with 898 initiated and 300 admitted by card since. Officers installed include J H Cook grand master Willow City and Don McDonald grand secretary Grand Forks.
State's Attorney Johnson led successful raids on liquor dealers in Langdon Osnabrook and Olga, closing sale sites by injunction. Jandreau was captured in Langdon after Gilmore fled. H M Churchill arrested in Osnabrook and Dr Blackburn in Olga. Churchill and Jandreau waived preliminary hearing and posted bail. Blackburn to have preliminary in Hannah. Burnbun to appear with $450 cash bond.
Milton plans a July celebration while LaMoure schedules sewer work. Jamestown civic league grows. Rolette county seat fight continues. A fire in Ellendale spurs rapid growth. Crosby to host July 4 festivities. Mandan to host state tournament for firefighters. Carrington forms civic league. Napoleon rural route planned. Willow City sees rise in horseback riding. Pope's directory lists Fargo 16000 and Grand Forks 12500. Northern Telephone wires from Churchs Ferry to Minot. North Dakota State Fair plans advance. Mayville hosts corn contest prizes. Fargo July 20 25 fair attendance anticipated. Franklin Deering Harvey druggist faces prohibition charge. turtle with 1791 inscription found along Sheyenne River.
The state board of pharmaceutical examiners will hold exams for certificates to practice pharmacy in North Dakota on June 16 17 and 18 at the agricultural college in Fargo A large class is expected with the exact number of applicants not yet known The board members include H L Haussaman president Grafton W P Porterfield Fargo H H Bateman Cooperstown Walter Master Willow City W S Parker secretary Lisho
A Fargo North Dakota ceremony June 17 will unveil a statue of Henrik Wergeland, the Norwegian poet of liberty, gifted from Norway and sculpted by Vigeland. The event gathers Norwegians across the northwest with speakers including Rabbi Reinhart and state leaders. Fargo prepares for a large turnout and national celebration.
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