Ethan Growth Spurs New Stores and Homes Progress
The Republican notes Ethan’s summer growth with new bank, hotel, hardware and grocery buildings, a saloon hall, barber shop, and 24 by 48 store site. Four new houses rise for Drake and partners, with Crampton planning a spring house. Talks of village incorporation and street improvements abound as locals stay confident.
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Republican
Hthan
Snyder
First State Bank
James Ottman
John J. Schiech
Wm. Snow
Cole & Buckles
Stopher Bros
J. E. Lewis
Jr. Sheeder
Levi Brown
C. F. Drake
Arthur Pierce
I. Sheeder
A. C. Drake
Crampton
Ethan
County Seat Removal Petition Reaches 660 Names
Hanson county voters petition to move the county seat from Alexandria to Fulton. County commissioners delay action to verify voters legality. Fulton supporters persist, hoping the issue will be submitted if signers are bona fide residents.
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Hanson County
Alexandria
Fulton
North Dakota Plan To Build Multistate Football Association
A movement forms to unite leading colleges of North and South Dakota Iowa and Minnesota into a football association. Led by the North Dakota Agricultural College president, the plan calls for a meeting of college presidents to organize for a fall 1902 schedule, aiming to cut costs and improve competition through coordinated games and closer links among member schools.
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North
South Dakota
Iowa
Minnesota
North Dakota Agricultural College
Graham
Dakota University
Agricultural College
Municipal Plant at Brookings Opens Water Works
Brookings reports the city water works and electric lighting machinery installed in the new power house. Water turned on the mains Saturday and, though not fully tested under high pressure, the system seems in good shape. If favorable weather and timely piping continue, the entire system will be completed except possibly for mains across the college campus. Electricians face delay from a missing switchboard, but a temporary board is in use and the city has lighted after four days of darkness.
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Brookings
A New Kind of Swindle by bogus state inspector
A fraudulent man posing as a state inspector of sewing machines operates in neighboring counties. He shows a forged governor signed certificate claiming a required inspection law exists. He charges 25 to 50 cents per inspection and preys on households, but no such law ever requires sewing machines to be inspected.
Abuses Husband Led to Assault Case and Fine
Mrs. McMurtry swore out a warrant after years of claimed abuse by husband Hiram McMurtry. He was jailed by Sheriff Murry, pled guilty before Justice Carpenter, and received ten days in jail with a $10 fine plus costs. Since Hanson county lacks a jail, he will serve time in Mitchell at the county’s expense.
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Alexandria
Murry
Bastle
Justice Carpenter
Hanson
Mitchell
One of Woman's Ways
Philadelphia Record notes a store clerk observes that many women hesitate to part with new currency. A shopper paws the purse to pay and grimaces upon producing crisp fresh bills, seeming annoyed at needing to use new money rather than older notes.
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Philadelphia
Elijah Spangler’s 64th Birthday Surprise by Old Friends
Elijah Spangler was honored by a surprise birthday gathering Monday evening at his home with old comrades, a chair presented as a token of esteem, and a card-playing party. The event featured speeches, music, a lunch, and a toast to many more birthdays as the guests, aged 52 to 77, reflected on their long friendships.
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Elijah Spangler
Judge Abbey
Spangler
Lott
H. H. Calhoun
W. E. Lott
J. H. Simpson
Jerry Butterfield
Dr. Geo. P. Dix
J. A. Fosdick
H. B. Rogers
John Roth
S. Cattrell
Dr. S. J. Moore
Henry Swindler
Crossett
Tipton Scammer Targeting Women for Hair Switches
An elderly woman named Mrs. Wiles canvassed Tipton and nearby areas, collecting money and hair as payment for switches. She reportedly took up to $2 from some victims, then disappeared without compensation or lodging. The scam may have spread to surrounding towns with additional victims.
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Tipton
Wiles
Frightening Man Haunts University District After Dark
A troubling figure on the south side is frightening women in the evenings near the University area. Several young ladies report being stopped by a man whose actions induce fear. He has avoided direct assault and remains at large despite nightly watch efforts by residents and students. If caught, he may face quick punishment.
Elected New Officers Of Old Fellows Lodge
The Old Fellows held a regular meeting with a semi annual election. Noble Grand J B Doty Vice Grand C E Mason Treasurer J H Ferris Trustee H B Adams were chosen. Installation planned for first Thursday in January. Four new members were admitted W C Webster E H McKinley C A Anderson R R Hackett.
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Noble
J. B. Doty
C. E. Mason
J. H. Ferris
H. B. Adams
W. C. Webster
E. H. McKinley
C. A. Anderson
R. R. Hackett
Royal Baking Powder endorsed for delicate digestion
Royal Baking Powder, praised for purity and wholesome ingredients, is claimed to aid digestion and prevent distress in foods. Hygienists and physicians are said to recommend its use in preparing meals, especially for those with delicate digestion.
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W. E. Crane
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W. H. Conyes
Garland
South Bend Walleable
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W. H. Webster & CO
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Mitchell, S. D
Slade & Parshall
Hamilton, Elgin and Waltham
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Odd Fellows
Royal Baking Powder CO
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New York
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