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Grand Forks Herald

Location

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1920

Page

8

Reina O'Brien Gains Inheritance Under 1917 Law

Russell North Dakota woman Reina O'Brien, declared natural daughter of the late John C. McWilliams of McCanna, is entitled to the entire McWilliams estate valued over 200 dollars under Judge AT Cole's district court ruling. The 1917 Tectneson law legitimizes out of wedlock birth for inheritance. court preserves county probate outcome and clarifies not an original parentage case.

Reina O'Brien Russell N. D Ate John C. McWilliams McCanna McWilliams AT. Cole District Court Cole Grand Forks John McWilliams O'Brien

Neighbors Alarmed by Patient's Yell in Riverside

About 1 o'clock this morning residents near St Michael's hospital heard a shout of Help Help I'm being held up. Pajama clad neighbors rushed to assist, two city policemen arrived, but found no one. It was later learned a delirious hospital patient had emitted the scream and the crowd dispersed.

Riverside St Michael's Tempital

Judge Englert Heads June Court Session Remainder

Judge M J Englert of Valley City arrived to preside over the remainder of the June term of Larriet court relieving Judge C M Zooley who left to preside over a Finley term. The Belanes Sons versus Northern Livestock Company and W A Dodson case opened. the plaintiff failed to prove their case and the jury was dismissed. The John McGovern versus F M Bickford case was taken up this afternoon.

M. J. Englert Valley John McGovern F. M. Bickford

City urged to attend Grand Forks Good Roads meet

City residents are urged to attend a Grand Forks County Good Roads association meeting at the county courthouse on Wednesday. H Mayne Stanson, secretary of the Grand Forks ial club, arranged preparations and hopes representatives from every township will attend to show city support for the roads movement.

Grand Forks County Good Roads Association County Court House H. Mayne Stanson Grand Forksial Club Good Roads

5000 Mile Canada Tour Leaves July 6

Over one hundred reservations have been made for the second annual Canada tour over the Grand Trunk Pacific. The trip will start in Grand Forks on July 6, proceed to Winnipeg, then leave Winnipeg July 7. Officials will supervise travel by rail and ocean until Seattle arrives July 18.

Canada Grand Trunk Pacific W. ®. Black Grand Forks Black Winnipeg Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Seattle

Langer to Speak in Grand Forks and Northwood Tour

Republican gubernatorial nominee William Langer will address a large audience at Grand Forks city auditorium on Wednesday June 23 at 8 pm after speaking in Northwood at 2 pm. He tours the state amid enthusiastic receptions with Grand Forks expected to be among the biggest meetings. E J Taylor former North Dakota instruction head will tour the county next week for L V A sponsored meetings in Northwood Larimore Gilby Emerado and other points. C B Burtness will speak at Northwood Saturday afternoon June 26 after drawing large crowds at various locations.

William Langer Grand Forks City Langer Northwood E. J. Taylor North Dakota Grand Forks County L V. A Taylor Larimore Gilby Emerado C. B. Burtness

Commercial club names advisory board and housing plan

At a noon meeting the Commercial club elected an advisory board including Hans Anderson and E R Montgomery among others. A housing plan proposed by O A Webster was approved, with stock canvassing to begin. Hillsboro’s E C Kauffman discussed an all space silo. The car shortage across rail lines was noted and a committee appointed to investigate causes and regional impact.

Commercial Club Hans Anderson E. R. Montgomery A. G. Sorlie C. W. Graves Jos. Mahonald O. J. Barnes D.C. Hair J. Severson B. I. L'Esperance L. W. Myers A. Webster Webster E. C. Kauffman Hillsboro Tite Chicago Commercial Club Committee Northwest

Boys Attend Summer Camp Get A Physical Exam

A physical examination of all the M. C. A. boys headed to summer camp was given by Dr. W. H. F. Law, with all boys in good condition. Camp director J. B. Crary returns from Devils Lake tonight to escort the group Tuesday morning. Crary had previously gone to the camp to prepare tents, mess hall, and boats for use.

W. H. F. Law J.B. Crary Wit Devils Lake

Local Dems to Receive Bryan at Faddens Grove

Grand Forks Democrats name M. F. Murphy George Duls Fred Bartholomew and J. Nelson Kelly to welcome William J. Bryan at Faddens grove Arvilla next Friday afternoon Former Governor L B Hanna joins Taft reception on July 3 with Oscar Knudson arranging a large dining pavilion Admission for Bryan speech set at 50 cents adults free for children

Grand Fork William J. Bryan Bryan Fadden‘s Grove Arvilla M. F. Murphy George Duls Fred Bartholomew J. Nelson Kelly L. B. Hanna William H. Taft Mr. Bryan Oscar Knudson Grand Forks Fadden's Grove Mr. Taft

Jury Reports In Land Case In Pleasant View Township

The jury in E. J. Fairfield vs. O T Peterson and Theodore C Haroldson valued the east half of section 21 in Pleasant View township at 17040 after a ten hour deliberation. Acquisition date was June 1918. Peterson paid 15500 on redemption from foreclosure. Haroldson mortgage balance 5500, leaving about 4000 owed. Counsel were George A Bangs for plaintiff and Theodore B Elton for defendants. The district court occupied most of Monday.

E. J. Fairfield O.T. Peterson Theodore C. Haroldson Pleasant View Township Peterson Haroldson E. K. Spoonheim Spoonheim-Ridell Co Northwood George A. Bangs Theodore B. Elton Inst

Two More Recruits Secured for Army

Sergeant J Grodinsky announced two new recruits from Devila Lake John C Harker and John L Fowler will depart from the local station soon. The surge in enlistments is tied to vocational training benefits and a raised monthly pay for privates now at 39.60 dollars.

J. Grodinsky Devila Lake John C. Harker John L. Fowler Godinsky

Severe storm uproots trees in Grand Forks area

A severe rain and wind storm struck Grand Forks after 1 30 this afternoon. Several trees and sign boards were blown down and one tree damaged a gasoline tractor. No serious damage reported. Other towns in the region reported severe rain and electrical storms with no major damage found.

Grand Forks Secion

Charles Allen Attends Robert Burr's Funeral

Charles Allen traveled to Rugby to attend the funeral of Robert Burr son of Judge A G Burr. Robert Burr, 16, drowned in Lake Metigoshe last Tuesday with body recovered Friday. He leaves his father two sisters and a brother. Burr family has a summer home there, and Robert had often visited the Allen home.

Charles Allen Rugby Robert Burr A. G. Burr Burr Lake Metigoshe Allen

Confirmation Held at Bethel Church

Confirmation services were held at Bethel Lutheran Church on Sunday morning with eight new members received. Rev. E. H. Gunhus led the services and delivered the sermon, with music by the church choir.

Bethel Church Bethel Lutheran Church E. H. Gunhus

City jeweler sale transfers to Rabinovich after purchase

Max Rabinovich has bought the fixtures and business of Hueagen Jewelry from J N Bennett of Minneapolis and will run the store in the future. H Hueagen, previously proprietor, will continue to oversee establishment operations.

Huesgen Max Rabinovich Hueagen J. N. Bennett Minneapolia Pa Peeet H. Hueagen

Pye Reached French Belgian Alliance Recently

A fragmentary note indicates Pye reached a French Belgian alliance recently during a marshal event. The readable text references the prince and Franco-Belgian ties in a military or diplomatic context.

Pye Prince

Storm disrupts Class Day plan at state university

A heavy afternoon storm halted the senior pilgrimage to campus buildings scheduled for 1:45 PM. Later events including Class Day exercises depend on weather. if rain continues, activities move to the armory. Phi Beta Kappa initiation, banquet, President Kane's reception, and other features proceed as scheduled if conditions permit.

Plana State University Phi Beta Kappa Kane

Haney Called Away By Death Of Mother

J G Haney of Banaay toe Ceartiaall Kan and B D Haney of Alberta Canada reach Courtland after death of mother. Remaining family members in the area await funeral plans and local arrangements for the deceased.

Haney J. G. Haney Banaay Toe -Ceartiaall- Kan B. D.haney Alberta Can Courtland G. Haney

Moscow Overthrown and New Government Reported

An extra edition of the Asahi Shimben reports Moscow toppled by a new government led by General Brussiloff with Leon Trotsky rifled and Lenin escaped. Vladivostok dispatch claims the information originates from the Vladivostok government.

Tokio Moscow Leon Trotzky Lenine Fms Vladivoetok Asahi Shimben Brussiloff

Search for four children adrift in Lake Erie near shore

In Monroe Michigan on June 12 an emergency search began for a row boat carrying four children ages three to nine that had reportedly drifted off shores of Lake Erie two miles out. The parents are Mr and Mrs Mirren Dasos of Toledo. Berard Want Ads Bring Result.

London Alexis Brussiloff Moscow Nikolai Lening Lake Erie Monroe, Mich Mirren Dasos Toledo

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