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Newspaper

Grand Forks Herald

Location

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1917

Page

4

Campaign for Well Outlined Campaign for Well Outlined

The Republican district headquarters plans a full list of speakers and itineraries within days for Oliver Burtness in the Flat North Dakota district. L J Siljan reports strong county organization and favorable voter sentiment since the district nominating convention. Burtness spoke at Olga and Langdon today and will speak at Osnabrook Milton. week to be filled with further speeches district wide.

Republican Congressional District Oliver B. Burtesa Congress Fliat North Dakota L. J. Sivan Distelet P. C. Thorson C. ¢. Strom Hillsboro Grenna Bartness Siljan Republican Party Burtness Olga Pembina Langdon Osna

Riverside Park swimming tank to open in days

The swimming tank in Riverside Park is set to open within two or three days. An un taped adjustment delayed the earlier opening plan but safety work should be finished soon. The pool, a popular feature for Grand Forks families, signals the bathing season arriving with fine water awaiting visitors.

Riverside Park Grand Forks

Daughters of Norway End Convention in Grand Forks

Delegates completed elections for superior officers at the fourteenth grand judae convention in Grand Forks. They voted $26 to the Red Cross chapter, adopted resolutions including a note to the Grand Forks Herald, and approved thanks to local groups. Delegates said the convention was highly successful.

Daughters of Norway Grand Forks Red Cross Grand Forke Herald Mra K. Knutzon Harriet Sorby Minneapolis Sophie Enger Chicago Sermoniz Alma Treto Abercrombis N.D Harda Wolf Milwaukee Supreme Inner Guard Calli Madison Wis Umber Daughters of Norway Red Crane Commercial Club Daughters of Norway Lodge Gyda Grand Forks Herald Normanden

First Registration Day for July Special Election

Voters in Grand Forks, Larimore, and Northwood who did not register in November must register either tomorrow or Tuesday July 2 to vote in the July 10 congressional special election. Registrants report at the regular precinct booth to complete formalities under state law. Booths open tomorrow from morning until 6 PM and July 2 from 8 AM until night.

Grand Forks Larimore Northwood Grand Forks City Hootha

Nor Athletes Plan Summer Track Competitions

The athletic club met yesterday on the university track for practice and discussed staging a series of competitions this summer. Details remain to be finalized and plans to expand membership were also considered.

Red Cross fund drive ends today at Grand Forks

Campaign notices that the Red Cross fund is closing today with $16 050 19 on hand and 50 volunteers at stations. Donations may be made to A P Clifford or the chapter HQ. A Daughters of Norway check for 26 adds to the total. The summer session at the University of North Dakota opens with 18 enrollment continuing through today and larger attendance than previous years.

Red Cross A. P. Clifford Grand Forks Daughters of Norway Red Cross Fund University of North Dakota Mise Jones Hollis Hilla

Flag Raising At Great Northern Depot Draws Thousands

Nearly five thousand people gathered at the Great Northern depot to witness the unfurling of the Stars and Stripes from a 103 foot flagpole between the tracks in the city yards. Mayor James A. Dinnie raised the flag as Company M and the Machine Gun company stood at attention. Tracy R. Banga praised railroad patriotism and the Great Northern’s role in the Northwest. Rev. Jonathan Watson delivered the opening address while the Grand Forks band played patriotic numbers during the interlude.

Great Northern Afernoon Company M James A. Dinnie James A. Dinnle Tracy R. Banga Natonal Northwest Jonathan Watson St. Paul's Episcopal Church Grand Forks

Zone Post Damaged Auto Sign Warns Drivers

Chief of Police J. W. Lowe inspected a newly erected zone sign post and found two damaged posts after auto impact. He urges motorists to keep to the right and note that city property posts will be protected by arrest and prosecution for damage or ignoring the posts.

J. W. Lowe Lowe

Equalization Board To Meet In Grand Forks County

The county commissioners will summon the board of equalization in the Grand Forks County Courthouse to hear tax returns from county townships. The board may stay for about ten days or longer, though few complaints are expected this year.

Board of Equalization Grand Forks County Court House Seamon Equalization Board

Bangs Seeks League Aid in North Dakota Campaign

At the Democratic congressional district headquarters State Chairman B Byerly announced itineraries for Democratic candidate Geo A Bangs. He said North Dakota faces unusual interest as voters judge by support for the Washington government and that Bangs can win with broad backing from Democrats and Nonpartisan League. The tour lists Cando Crary Devils Lake Aneta Hillsboro Walsh County Park River Hannah Olea Walhalla Pembina Grafton Minto Fargo Grand Forke auditorium and campaign stops by Tracy R Bangs with Langdon Cavalier Cass Richland counties June 27 30.

B. Byerly Congress Geo. A. Bangs Byerly North Dakota Washington Democratic Party Nonpartisan League Bangs Cava Mer Olea Walhalla Pembina Walsh Grafton Minto Fargo Grand Forke Auditorium Tracy R. Bangs Langdon Cavalier County Caas County Richland County

Judge Cooley to Wahpeton for Murder Trial

District Judge Charles M. Cooley has gone to Wahpeton to preside over Meske murder trial amid previous postponements due to alleged prejudice claims by the plaintiff’s attorneys. A date was set, then shifted, with Grand Forks court in season, and the trial was scheduled to begin at 10 this forenoon.

Charles M. Cooley Wahpeton Meske Justice Cooley Grand Forke Seamon

Franklin Has A Brother Says Ted Ahlroth

Franklin has a brother, announced Theo Ablroth, foreman at The Herald composing room, after an early morning scene. The newborn weighed eight and a half pounds and both mother and child are reported doing well. The family joked about Liberty Loan bonds and a possible bond issue to fund more cigars.

Franklin Theo. K. Ablroth The Herald Boas 2 Con Abiroth Liberty Loan Fund

Sunday School Convention Opens at Gilby

The Grand Forks County Sunday School association convenes at Gilby with President Paul Grimm delivering opening remarks at 7:30. State secretary James C. Garrison will speak, followed by a musical reading and a county and school standard presentation at 6. Mrs. E. J. Babcock closes the evening with an address. The tomorrow plan includes devotions, secretary reports, standard presentation, and sessions on cradle rolls, teaching beginners, and class interest.

Grand Forks McKechnie E. J. Babcock C. C. Carpenter H. B. Frame

Reading of Committee Ports Officera Next Meeting Place

An item notes the reading of committee ports and the officer’s section with next meeting place to be determined. The fragment hints at a procedural update from a local body and upcoming gathering location.

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