Nelson Acquitted In Elevator Agent Trial
The Nelson case, the week's only major issue, ended with a not guilty verdict after three hours of jury deliberation. Nelson, an agent for the Norway elevator, was accused of misappropriating about 900 dollars and roughly 3,100 bushels of wheat. the Guarantee Company covered the losses and Nelson was arrested. Prosecution by McCumber of Wahpeton and Cole of Ellendale, defense by Cady and Ellis, left local attorneys elated at the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Norway Elevator
McCumber
Wahpeton
Cole
Ellendale
Cady
Ellis
Human Bones and a Village Mystery Reignite Local Rumors
In Forman a long troubled case resurfaces as jaw bone and vertebra fragments are found near the Birch residence. The prior rape arrest of John Birch’s stepdaughter Ida Fish, his later move to Minot, and the disappearance of Martin Haggem amid suspicions of foul play revive calls for a full search and answers from Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bjerke
Birch
Ellendale
Forman
Minot
Martin Haggem
J.C. Birch
Norway
Haggem
Haggeim
Erson
Ida Fish
Karl Osborn
East Grand Forks
Hankinson
Hagem
Old Country
True Republicanism and the bi metallic goal in politics
A private letter from Ellendale North Dakota dated June 2 1895 lauds Republican reviews of local independent papers and urges the party to adopt a bimetallic standard by supporting both gold and silver until an international agreement fixes a uniform ratio. The writer wishes continued defense of true Republicanism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorrors Danes Rerusutcan
Republican Party
Ellendale
N. D
A Practical Test Reveals Butter Profits vs Cheese
Mrs Hanson weighed all milk used to make butter and found that selling the same milk to a cheese factory would have yielded a large financial gain. The test highlights butter making efficiency and its viability for Mrs Hanson, with Mr Hanson delivering his and neighbors’ milk to the Oakes Cheese factory.
Fresh Cherries and Hood's Pills Featured In Brief
A long list of small notes from Oakes notes fresh cherries at Bunkers and Hood's Pills advertised as prompt and efficient. Local items mention additions to homes, visits, telephones to Lisbon, travel plans, church events, auctions, and weather mild to stormy with heavy rains. Names include P ONeill, E G Baldwin, P Rowan, S R Dales, Fred Bittman, T F Marshall, Mrs Ed Statzel, J H Coulter, W J Payne, M N Chamberlin, B McCartney, E A Clark, Dr Bourdinay, and others. Community notices cover farming, grain and flour dealers, ice cream, and public meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. EF. Hoelzle
Cooper & Fenton
W. J. Payne
M. N. Chamberlin
B. (. McCartney
Ellendale
Nelson
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
Gorder’s Hall
W. H. Marsh
Wm. Bush
Valley City
Mr. Marsh
Ludden Lodge
T. O. O.F. Grand Lodge
E. W. Bittman
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Northern Pacific
R. D. Harkins
Supreme Court
Sup't Willson
J. Long
M. N
John Chamberlin
Ohio
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ALNES
sLocum’s. Drug Store
Oakes, N. D
OLD Reliable
Proprie
Tor
C. W. Koerner
Phil
OAKES
Mammoth
C.M.C
China
Bunker's
Hood
P. O'Neill
E. G. Baldwin
P. Rowan of
Glover
S. R. Dales
Guelph
Fred Bittman
Bervaticayo FW
Brainard
Wahpet
Osses Prove & Freep Co
Star
James Holborn
M. Stockweather
Caxes Prour & Prep Co
George Frogen
Cogswell
T. F. Marshall
Fargo
W. B. Howard
California
The
Star Restaurant
Alder Ryan
Anna Bingham
Madison
Detroit Lake
Minn
Aerosilian
Caxes Frour & Freep Co
F. R. Lacy
Soo
J. B. Root
G.H. Kelley
Harry Brereton
Union Depot
Bast
Gorder
1. O. O. F. Grand Lodge
Klein & Suitmar
Mr. Moore
Spink County
S. D
J. H. Coulter
Edgeley
Hi. P. Eaton
Brutal
Messenger's Baro
Oakns
Baptist Church
Harry
Wis
Twin Cities
Chicago
George Hay
Pheo, Gornat
Thos. LeClair A
D Root
C,ly
P.S. Peabody
Oll Laird Norton Limber Co
Second Street
Dr. Bourdinay
Oukes
Furnex
Dibcox
Frank Fuller
Frauke
Charli
Winklu
Corbett Sullivan
Hima
Bervacicax
Groton
Mr. Engle
J. J. Rorapaugh
C.J. Rorapaugh
Dx. Krank
Willian
Ela Ladd
Ernest Bronson
John Chambertin
Silas Fordyce
Watren Deuni
Katie Austin
Eflendale
Hecla Standard
Burn
Henexwar & Ware
United States
United States Furniture Co
Western Prixtime Co
Gordet's
Alrenp Douxsox
Oskes
Harlem
J. Plavius Presses
Asa Guest of
the G. A. Ft
Jerries WC
Centlemer Baue
Vnne
Eis
Brown & Crawford
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