Red Wing Park Fight Triggers Public Works Resignations
The Minnesota and Northwest Board of Public Works resigned in a mass walkout after the council deleted an appropriation to buy Colvill homestead land for a new Colvill park in Red Wing. Maj. Oscar Seebach led the opposition to the park funding amid long standing friction between council and board. The council’s action sparked predictions the park will be secured regardless of funding.
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Red Wing
Minn
Board of Public Works
Pierce
Col. Colvill
Colvill Park
Oscar Seebach
Farmer Fires at Hunters Over Trespass in Iowa
Bert Haymond a Blackhawk county farmer fired three shots at three hunters on his property after they refused to leave. He was arrested on assault with intent to murder and released on $1,000 bond awaiting preliminary hearing. Haymond says he fired to frighten them while claiming to protect wildlife. The hunters’ spokesman, J Fintle of Garrison, says a bullet landed within three feet of him. Haymond is 27. his father owns 500 acres of well improved land.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Bert Haymond
Blackhawk County
Haymond
William Fintle
Garrison
Jfintle
Blackhawk
Galesville Fair Plans Jubilee Recreating First Show
Galesville Wis Oct 12 directors of the Galesville Fair association will reproduce the first fair 50 years later as a feature of the semi centennial fair in the half mile track enclosure. The inaugural event drew pioneers from miles around to view the attractions. In the first year exhibitors refunded premium awards with funds returned to the treasury. Capt A A Arnold and G Y Freeman served as vice president and other officer.
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Galesville
Wis
Galesville Fair Association
Treasury
Capt
A. A. Arnold
G. Y. Freeman
Officials from first fair to recount anniversary scene
The surviving officials, secretary and treasurer, will recreate the first fair from memory. Bishop Fallows, former head of Galesville College and speaker at the initial event, will be asked to give an address at the golden anniversary.
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Bishop Fallows
Galesville College
Dentist is Lost on Timber Farm Near Perham
Dr. C Parrott a Perham dentist and St Paul resident got lost with his wife and two children while driving on his timber farm seven miles east of Perham. They unhitched the team built a fire and waited through the night before finding a farm house at daylight. This is the first such incident recorded in the area.
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Perham
Minn
C. Parrott
St. Paul
Here
Pleads Self Defense in Benton County Murder Trial
In Vinton on October 12 William Stout goes on trial for killing Frank Stewart on September 14. Stout contends the shooting was in self defense after an alleged assault with a jag. He was captured after a daylong pursuit by officers in an automobile. Bertha Montgomery was arrested at Cedar Rapids.
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Waterloo
William Stout
Vinton
Frank Stewart
Benton County
Stout
Stewart
Bertha Montgomery
Cedar Rapids
Judge to rule on new trial for Kaufmann in Sioux Falls
Mrs. Kaufmann will face a hearing in Sioux Falls next Tuesday before Judge E G Smith of Yankton who presided at her trial. The defendant, who was tried on a change of venue and spent the summer with friends at Flandreau, has returned home.
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Sioux Falls
E. G. Smith
Yankton
Rochester Merchants elect officers at annual meeting
NorthWest briefs report election of officers for Rochester Merchants' Association: President W. H. Hendrick, Vice President C. D. Morse, Secretary George B. Knowlton. Also notes on articles of incorporation for Western Union Accident Insurance in Pierre, and various regional items from Granite Falls to St. Cloud.
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Rochester, Minn
Rochester Merchants’ Association
W. H. Hendrick
C. D. Morse
George B. Knowlton
Pierre
S. D
Western Union Accident Insurance Company
M. A. Lange
A. R. Colbridge
L. A. Munson
Byron
Arguments Heard On New Trial For Mrs Kaufmann
In Sioux Falls eight South Dakotans discuss granting a new trial for Mrs Emma Kaufmann who was found guilty of first degree manslaughter last June in connection with the death of her young.
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Sioux Falls
Emma Kaufmann
The Poor Man's Paradise land deed offer
A promotional ad offers a $175.00 package including a warranty deed to a land tract and a home that will yield $2,500.00 annually for life. It cites recommendations from U S Government Agriculture and soil reports and invites calls or letters for pictures testimonials and reports.
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U. S
Agriculture and Soil
F. G. Roth
P. E. Benson
Continental Bldg
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Vacation Excursions via Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Jamestown Exposition tickets on sale daily through November 30. For details contact R. C. Haase T. P. A. in St Paul or B. N. Austin G. P. A. in Chicago.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
R. C. Haase
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