Bank statements show bench First National leads deposits
The issue publishes statements from the First National Bank of Bench and the Farmers and Merchants Bank. The First National reports 283000 in deposits and a cash reserve over 853000, a strong showing amid heavy loan demand. The Farmers & Merchants Bank lists 89950 in deposits and a 23000 reserve, indicating a healthy condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Farmers & Merchants Bank
First National Bank of Bench
North Dakota county seat removal bill passes
The North Dakota legislature approved the Nelson county seat removal bill, allowing county seats to move on a 60 percent vote. The measure, seen as unconstitutional by many lawyers, prompts court challenges once signed by the governor. It targets Lakota Rolla and notes exceptions for boundary, Missouri River, courthouse value, and sections 13 and 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N. D
Sesson
Nelson County
Conference
House
Senate
Tower House
Bottineau County
Rolla
Supreme Court
Mountain lion sightings frighten Marmarth farmers
Marmarth North Dakota farmers stay home and travel only armed after a great mountain lion appeared repeatedly. The animal feeds on livestock and a hunting party is organized to capture the lion.
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Marmarth
N. D
A Farmer's Plea for Southern N P Branch Line
Leon H. Kremers of Burkey North Dakota writes to Beach Commercial Club urging support for funding a $21000 right of way for the Southern N P Railroad from Beach to Ollie Montana. He argues the southern farming community has long aided Beach and asks for unified action and public replies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club of
Beach
North Dakota
Southern Railroad
Leon H. Kremers
Burkey
N. D
1915 Pork Production Contest Opens For North Dakota Youths
The North Dakota Experiment Station announces the 1915 Pork Production Contest for farm boys and girls ages 10 to 18. Prizes total 100 dollars plus additional cash from the National Duroc Jersey Record Association and American Yorkshire Club. Entries due May 1 with hogs weighed November 20. winners judged on meat pork produced at lowest cost.
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North Dakota
North Dakota Experiment Station
National
Duroc Jersey Record Association
Duroc
Yorkshire Club
Fire devastates Wegesser livery barn in Stipek
A midnight blaze at Joseph Wegesser’s new livery barn in Stipek destroys the barn and harness, with eight horses perishing and total losses around 2500. Neighbors battled heat to protect Spores’ adjoining property. Incendiary theory exists but no official complaint or investigation has begun.
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Joseph Wegesser
Stipek
Wm. Lovelace
C. J. Smith
Weggesser
Likeaag
Donicad
Wheat City
Glendive Monitor
Jamestown Man Mistakenly Takes Poison
Jamestown March 9 Chesiter J Klein a Fargo resident and young salesman took by mistake tablets containing bichloride of mercury instead of headache pills He was improved today at Parkview hospital The incident occurred at the Gladstone hotel with prompt medical attention from Dr Shephard who was staying there His mother is visiting the city as a guest of Mr and Mrs C B Buckley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Chesiter J. Klein
Fargo
Parkview Hospital
Gladstone
Shephard
C. B. Buckley
A Few Reminders About Taxes
A provincial tax notice discusses local tax concerns. It explains assessors begin mid April to appraise property, notes the assessor is the sole judge of valuations but may use owner-provided figures, and describes the process of issuing slips showing personal and real estate totals to property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itime
Constitutional Amendment Nullifies Many 1915 Laws
North Dakota readers learn the 14th assembly must note the new constitution allowing initiative and referendum. Emergency clauses fail immediately unless a separate vote proves necessity. Governor vetoes cannot block referendums. petitions require 10 percent of voters within 90 days of adjournment, delaying bills until voters decide in 1916 or later.
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Bismarck
Puck
Beng
Legislative Assemblies of
North Dakota
Fourteenth Legislative Assembly
Secretary of State
Just and Equitable Tax Equalization Reminder for Taxpayers
A speaker urges property owners to attend the Board of Equalization hearings in June 1915 for City Village and Township to aid fair valuations. He warns that without participation appeals may be limited to clerical errors, and urges residents to meet with township city and county boards to lessen complaints about taxation equalization.
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Boards of Equalization
Focal Board
Township Boards of Review
City Board of Equalization
City Auditory
County Board of Equalization
Power Brothers to Open Killdeer Clothing and Shoe Store
M W Power announces plans to establish an exclusive clothing and shoe store in Killdeer north of Dickinson, taking charge of the new shop while T J Power runs the Beach location. The Powers, famed in Beach for Hart, Schaffner & Marx apparel and reliable goods, aim to make Killdeer a second Beach.
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Beach
Power Clothing & Shoe Company
Killdeer
Dickinson
M. W. Power
T. J. Power
Powers
Galden Valley
M.W. Power
Dickinson-Power Company
Totten Guilty Under North Dakota Corrupt Practices Act
Edward P. Totten of Hettinger Bowman county, a probate judge candidate, offered to return all salary and fees over 1500 dollars and published it to voters. Judge J M Hanley ruled this morning Totten violated the corrupt practices act in a landmark election contest. It is the act’s first decision and the first candidate disqualification ordered by the court. Atty J K Swihart of Medora was in Beach on professional business last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward P. Totten
Hettinger
Bowman County
North Dakota
J. M. Hanley
Frisby E. Biehl
Totten
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Burkey Farmer
N. P
Ollie
Mont
J. M. Hannaford
South
Golden Valley
Beach Firm
Hanley
Atty. J. K. Swihart
Med‘ora
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