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Newspaper
Lemmon The State Line Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
6
A sprawling, disjointed chronicle summarizes crimes, fires, and shipwrecks across cities, noting bank robberies and murders in the United States, a deadly bridge incident, and a maritime collision near Telate with several vessels reported sunk or damaged. Names, places, and dates appear, though text is fractured and partially garbled.
Disconnected notes report on naval appointments to Canada direct lines and New York labor uses. Mentions Wall Street commission, New Jersey and New York legislation, and a hidden money case. Also references a railroad strike, tobacco bills, and a newspaper mail exclusion.
North Dakota readings show strawberries as a viable crop despite wheat dominance. A patch near Sargent County yielded hundreds of quarts, while Fargo’s North Dakota Agricultural College reports strong yields. Reports highlight variety suitability, soil conditioning, irrigation, and careful planting to maximize fruitfulness. Local growers, including Mrs Johnson, earn notable returns, and experts advise planning for well-drained soil, fertilizer, and timely cultivation. Additionally, news notes that Sargent County producer Mr Ruitzendahl and others enjoy substantial berry sales, with the college demonstrating profitable results.
At noon last week a fire alarmed a house occupied by SB Snyder at Devils Lake. A couch caught fire, the Hayes were reprimanding, a boy and extra pushed the manis. two children were alone when the fire began. A painter’s timely intervention prevented greater destruction. One child was saved and a baby unharmed.
Wesley College nears completion of a new hall named Sayre Hall. The building, part of the campus’ expanding Gnest huildngs program in North Dakota, aims to be a centerpiece, funded by a $25,000 donation from A. Widye and set for a dedication described as a historic event.
In Ramsey County Judge Cowan plans to clear civil matters and delay a jury panel until May. The decision follows consultation with county officials and is influenced by pending civil cases and pretrial affidavits of prejudice against Judge Cowan.
Montana authorities order exhumation and postmortem for May Marts who died near Culberteen, Mont. Witness Lilian Webster, now in Minot, testified she was with the deceased for about three weeks. Joe Manning, a constant companion, allegedly assaulted Marts, leading to fatal injuries and morphine use. Muntine is jailed in Deer Lodge for a two year sentence.
Mary Am anideon, about sixteen, was sent from Manwan to the Crittenden home for a delicate condition. Doctors say she is not ill. She ran away last week to Sheri McGillis’s home and refused to return. She was taken to Mandesen and turned over to authorities. Her family connections include an aunt south of Manion and a father with a stepmother in Connecticut.
Public sale of state lands near Bismarck drew a large crowd as 6 440 acres sold for about 84 000 dollars. Average price around 131 dollars per acre, with a top bid of 17 30 per acre in Moklen township. Funds from the sale and land appraisals supported state and institutional needs.
A Norwegian sculptor will create an equestrian Roosevelt monument for Fargo with a Western themed mount. The North Dakota Roosevelt Monument Association led by Senator Hansbrough aims to raise 20000 dollars from North Dakotans, with completion projected in about three years and an unveiling on President Roosevelt's visit to Europe final term.
Deputy Sheriff Arnot of Grafton arrested H. C. Kimball of Park River on a complaint charging him with selling intoxicating liquor. Kimball waived examination and his trial will come at the next district court term. He bonded for appearance and ran a temperance saloon. Authorities seized several barrels of malt.
William Koehler died while in Yankton Jamestown asylum care. Committed in 1884 and transferred in 1886 from Yankton to Jamestown, he was among the oldest inmates. Burke Corbett ordered commitment. Corbett later practiced in California. Koehler was buried at the asylum with no known relatives.
The board of trustees made a recent decision to associate the State School of Science at Wahpeton with North Dakota Agricultural College. Graduates may enter the agricultural college as juniors and complete a two year program to graduate. The change represents prudent use of state funds for education.
In Bismarck police officer Ely confronted a band of soldiers out for a night on the town. An arrest followed after warnings were ignored and a brawl erupted leaving several with minor injuries. Deputy Sheriff McDonald helped secure three soldiers jailed until provost guards arrived to restore order.
In a humorous exchange cited by the Philadelphia Ledger and Chronic Grouch, a battleship roars in indignation over critics claiming its belt sits low, the collier quips about its turret alignment, and a remark notes a poor man's daughter striving for imported caviar, reflecting social pretensions and vanity.
Twenty six years of effort end with Mrs Agno Muhe locating her daughter Ames Wickert, who vanished as a child and lived with various guardians. Extensive letters and visits set the pace as the recovered girl promised to see her grandmother and father, amid a tense wartime search that finally brought a reunion.
In Williston a dispute centers on two men claimed as mayor candidates Charles III and Wesley. The city faces formal proceedings to determine the duly elected chief executive as votes are tallied and legal arguments unfold. Attorneys for Charles III challenge the process while others defend the current claim, with public interest rising as the municipal election wraps.
Alumni graduates and former students plan to organize a formal association. The effort aims to link graduates across towns including Minot Grand Forks and Fargo with clubs in Minot. A reading by Prof Koc in Minot sparked enthusiasm and the group expects to complete the organization soon.
In Chicago and other cities experts promote new horse footwear to reduce accidents. The most promising design uses a buckle on chain tread that can be attached quickly without tools. It is described as strong, cheap, and durable for practical self-help in equine traffic.
A fragment from a humorous or domestic vignette shows Mrs Newliwed claiming she would not object to obtaining four alarm clocks as she quips about their mutual sleep habits. The text is incomplete, with garbled dialogue and missing context.
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