Mysterious distillery dismantled near Minot farm
June 7 Minot North Dakota authorities destroyed a famed underground distillery on the Mull on the Peter Ehr farm north of Minot after a court order. The elaborate setup, hidden in the house basement and connected to a pig lot drainage, had baffled detectives and officials. William Kelley rented the house and claimed no knowledge of the still, which was declared a common nuisance and smashed by Sheriff A P Meofield and State's Attorney C B Herigstad after extended efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
N. D
Peter Hhr
K. B. Leighton
A. P. Meofield
C. B. Herigstad
William Kelley
Murray
Dakota Business College Pupil Lands Portland Job
After completing a course at Dakota Business College in Fargo Miss Cecelia Schroeder went to Portland Oregon where she immediately secured a position as stenographer with Kilham Stationery and Printing Co The D B C course is described as unusually thorough for preparing youths for responsible positions Miss Walker head stenographer Extension Dept North Dakota Agricultural College sails for France to do Red Cross Secretarial work Write F L Watkins 06 Front St Fargo ND about the Summer course now under way
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota Business College
Fargo
N. D
Cecelia Schroeder
Portland
Ore
Kilham Stationery and Printing Co
Walker
Front St. Fargax
Hidden Kentucky Still Unearthed During raid at Kelley residence
A raid exposed an elaborate whiskey operation with thirty two cases of whiskey in a basement and multiple vats. An automatic still connected to a house basement and well house, plus drains and hog feeder, suggested a full ongoing production yet leaves key figures and inventors shrouded in mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
Burleigh Farmers Oppose Socialistic Plans in North Dakota
G A Bardsley of Wing reports a shift among Burleigh county farmers toward opposition to state socialism and the Townley program. Wing township favored anti socialism by one vote last fall and may grow more resistant at the June 26 vote. Farmers say Townley taxes would erode private land, and they cite dissatisfaction with the chain store and hail insurance plans amid grasshopper woes. Bardsley, a 1881 settler with a 500 acre Wing farm, notes locals want progress but reject socialism and state ownership of land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N. D
Burleigh County
G. A. Bardsley
Wing Township
Bardsley
Mr. Bardsley
North Dakota
Wairmount
Wing
Townley Chain
Wings
Ward county plans use of war task equipment and road work
Minot notes report Ward county commissioners arranging use of six U.S. war tasks for farm and road work at no cost to the county. A 1506 dollar fund is set to exterminate grasshoppers under the county agent. Masons in Minot discuss Blue Lodge degrees led by Grand Master Vick. Town Criers elect officers and prep for Minot homecoming July 3 and 4. Chamber of Commerce directors named. State Y ay convention to be held in Minot June 19-21 with State Master Elliams presiding. Local anti socialist speakers tour to oppose June 44 measures and Townley laws, with several Minot figures listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
N.D
Ward
Peerhitted
Ward Wae Iy
Blue Lodge
Plaza Lodge
Vick of
Cavaler
N. D
Town Criers
W. F. Jones
J. K. Woodward
Will E. Holbein
K. A. Tiredore
J. F. Smallwood
Stenerson
Ira D. Wight
C. Be
R. H. Bosard
Soldiers and Sailors
North Dakota
T.M. Elliams
Des Lacs
D. A. Nestos
F. B.lambert
Dudley Nash
D. B. Herigstad
John Lewis
Karl Stoudt
George Relshus
A. Johnson
Jas.r. Falconer
F. W. Youngman
Renner Returns to St Germain After Talks
St Germain June 7 Dr Karl Renner Austrian chancellor and head of the Austrian delegation to the peace Congress returned here today after conferring with Austrian government representatives. Herald Want Ads Bring Results.
Pinchot Gore to Speak in Bismarck on June 16
Washington based leaders of farm groups bring a star lineup to Bismarck with G B Pinchot president of the Pennsylvania rural progress association Dr W Splilman noted economist and others from the national board of farm organizations set to headline a June 16 program at the auditorium Governor Frazier and Commissioner Hagan will speak with Frasier expected to welcome and farmers from across the state are anticipated to attend in large numbers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N. D
Charles 8. Barrett
Natio
Farmers’ Educational and Co-operative Union
Maurice McAulift
Kansas Farmers' Union
A. A. Elmore
Washington State Farmers’ Union
John A. McSparran
Pennsylvania State Grange
Milo D. Campbell
Milk Producers’ Federation
National Board of Farm Organizations
Lexington
Salt Lake City
Utah
Modesto
Calif
San Joe
Cal
Spokane
Wash
Bozeman
Mont
Fargo
Mitchell
Lynn J. Fradier
Agriculture and Labor
John N. Hagan
Frazier
Hagan
North Dakota
Packard Rules Money From Capitol Funds Cannot Be Used
Assistant Attorney General Packard ruled that the $40,000 capitol building fund earmarked for extending the Capitol Street railway line cannot be diverted to that project. He cites prior opinions and the 1911 veto, noting funds must be used for legislative, judicial, or administrative capitol purposes. He also states hospital funds cannot finance a new residence for the hospital superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N. C
Packard
Assembly
Capitol Building
Board of Control
Linde and Miller
Supreme Court
Burke
Capitol
Cain
Prize woman gardener and other North Dakota notes
In Bismarck Mrs. Charles Liessman claims prize gardener status amid a blooming potato field. Deputy State Auditor O B Lund testified on land values in Kidder county during a federal hearing on North Dakota railway tax cases. Governor Harding reported Des Moines plans for an 88th division reception are scaled back as soldiers arrive in small groups. The North Dakota Supreme Court decision Fezon vs Lallie township preserved highway land condemnations, affecting section line rights and Indian treaty considerations across multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck, N. D
Charles Liessman
State Board of Regent
Bismarck
O. B. Lund
North Dakota Railway
Kidder County
Frazier
Des Moines
Harding
Camp Dodge
North Dakota
Supreme Court of the United States
North Dakota Supreme Court
Fezon
Lallie
Ramsey County
United States
Congress
Haden
Woman Cited for Bravery in Service Cross Awards
Washington June 7 One woman was listed among citations for the Distinguished Service Cross. Jane Jeffrey English nurse with the American Red Cross was cited for extraordinary bravery in action after she was wounded by a shell blast while remaining at her hospital post. Her steadfastness inspired others as the awards were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jane Jeffrey
Henie
Manoclaten
Aoe
D.C
Hergeast
James
Jackson
Calumet
Church Services At Mekinock And Local Parishes
A list of church services for Exianiel Church Mekinock First Avenue Corner, Bethlehem Lutheran etc. includes times for English German Swedish Lutheran Pentecostal and Congregational services, Sunday schools, and midweek prayer meetings. Notable entries note Sunday services at 10:45 and 11 am, 9:15 am Sunday school, and events such as a meatball supper next Wednesday at 5 o'clock, with Lutheran festival plans in Fargo forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exianiel Church
Mekinock
N. D
Nervices
First Avenue
Bite Lane
J. Lorents
First Presbyterian
Banday
C. E. Society
F. Haley
Ambrose
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Belmont Avenue
First National Bank
Alpha and Sixth
Ladies’ Aid Society
Emil Peterson
Minnesota Point
Persenius
Lendsbay
Kansas
J. M. Persenius
Zion Evangelical
W. M
J. Schroeder
Bethany Lutheran
Zion Lutheran Church
English
Norse
Ladies’ Aid
Young People's
Fargo
Hygland
H. B. Thorarmesn
Er. Mark'’S
Religious Services and Notices From Local Churches
Friday and Sunday services listed for Davia Blotys Tatheran Mendenhall Memorial Press Hast Grand Forks invites to Sunday school and worship with themes Rich Young Ruler Holy Ghost sermon and refreshments. Brethren reports Denver convention. various church activities at St Marks Lutheran Baptist Methodist and As are invited. Nestos to speak in Starkweather this afternoon on referendum issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's
Whitsunday
J. Watson
Mendenhall Memorial Press
Grand Forks
Poner
Christian Endeavor
William Clint
Vemder
Carl Perrin
Investigation planned by senate committee into unpublished German treaty
Washington on June 7 reports preparations for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to investigate copies of the unpublished treaty with Germany in private hands. The inquiry, authorized by a Senate resolution, may have a wide scope though concrete plans await committee meeting Monday. In Williston North Dakota, a crowd attended the dedication of Zahl’s new $15,000 building featuring a music program, pupil exercises, and a speech by former resident Herman Zahl. The modern facility will have two teachers now and three next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nenate Foreign Relations
Germany
Yeateway
Williston
N. D
Zahl
Herman Zahl
Foremer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nortthwestern News
Peter Ehr
Ehr
Law
Hotel Dacotah
Comsert
Burleigh
Minot Notes
Chamber of Commerce
Ira D. Wieht
H. M. Wilson
H. Zehringer
M. J. Mulroy
R. M. ‘Graham
A. D. McCannel
Renner
ST. Germain
Pinchot and Gore
Osburn
MEY
Carl T. Oeteurn
Plymouth
Tatheran
Kundskabsprover
E. H. Gun
M. Quarnm
St. Mark's Laitheran
Fifth Street
International Avenue
C. J Forster
Baptist
Denver
P. U
Methodist
Thor. H. Gallagher
Epworth League For Yours
Penes
Meron
Ordlaily
Inley
No. Bros
St. Chapel
A. G. Ahrendt
Anna Hientt
Leybach
Bernald Bostenuta
Cig
Nottingham
Andan
George Fostivde
Strom Siigeeth’ Bullis
Lawrence Andersen
Nestos
Starkweather
R. A. Nestos
Ward County
United States Senate
O'Clack
Aberdeen
Angus and
Dodson
Milton, N. D
Russia
Poland
Roumania
Ukraine
William G. Shepherd
Paris
New York Evening Post
France
Kerensky
New York Day
Masacres
H. Pereira Mendes
New York
Armenia
Belgium
Paderewski
Polish Information Bureau
Vernon Kellogg
New York Times
Harry Hawker
Canada
Scheldt
Many Illustrations, Inc
Ccept
Turkey
Nce
U. S
Ireland
Funke. & Wagnalls Company
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!