Minot Man Emerges From Eleven Days Unconscious
W L Benton of Minot North Dakota a Great Northern railroad official slowly recovers at St Josephs hospital after eleven days in a coma following a blizzard injury while inspecting a trestle. He fell twenty seven feet and was unconscious. doctors say he is improving as family remains at his side. The case draws note for its remarkable recovery and odd medical history.
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St Paul
Minn
St. Joseph's Hospital
W. L. Benton
Minot
N. D
Great Northern Railway
J. A. Quinn
Benton
St. Paul
Rugby
Ulster
Quinn
Arthur Sweney
Ben
Cbis
Hedalde
Infant's Body Found Near Riverbank at Grafton
A newborn infant was found dead in a clump of trees near the Red River bank in Pulaski township near Warsaw. Officials were notified and investigated the Janthowski farm, with suspicions the infant was murdered in winter and hidden to avoid disgrace.
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Grafton
N. D
Red River
Trofly Janibowski
Pulaski Township
Warsaw
George Wasick
Counr
Theo Wynocki
Mr. Wysotki
David Johnson
Williston mother and son drown in Greek Mather area
Mrs. Migaren H. Sakally and her eight year old son drowned at Charbonneau crook near Noble and Martel ranch in McKenzie county. Search parties have searched the scene but no bodies recovered. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon on the way home from Middle order school near their homestead. witnesses did not see the act.
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Williston
Migaren H. Sakally
Charbonneau Crook
Sakally
Fatal Ice Rescue Snafu Near Noble and Martel Ranch
A buggy overturned in a creek near the Noble and Martel ranch house. The horse was found on the bank with broken harness, the buggy downstream, clothing and a bag recovered, but the bodies missing and believed trapped beneath the ice along the shore.
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Noble and Martel
Horse kick breaks man’s leg near Crosby
Crosby North Dakota April 13 Steve Larson lived south of the city when kicked by a horse in the Ford livery barn breaking his leg. He has a history of similar injury about a year earlier and was treated with temporary repairs before going to Kenmare hospital for further care.
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Crosby, N, DP
Steve Larson
Ford
Larson
Lason
Kenmare Hospital
Williston Man Is Wanted in Canada
James L. Belcher, arrested at Williston on Canadian extradition charges for grain theft, was moved to Fargo by Deputy U S Marshal Mos t ad. He has hired an attorney and will contest extradition. He briefly escaped during transfer but was recaptured.
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Williston
N. DC
James L. Belcher
Fargo
United States
Mashal Mostad
Belcher
Tie
Wilngton
Willams County
Field
Ham buried years ago still fresh after 27 years
New England North Dakota April 13 a ham buried by Ambrose Reichert years ago was exhumed during basement digging. Soldiers had bought it from a nonauthorised seller and faced government prosecution. The ham, preserved in dry cold sand, remained apparently fresh when uncovered 27 years later.
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New England
N. D
Ambrose Reichert
Reichert
Libel suit against Plentywood editor Kramer Kel ly case refiled
Nelson editor of the Plentywood Herald faces a renewed libel suit from D W Kelly of Plentywood The editor recounts the prior verdict in his favor and labels Kelly a bad man a white slaver a horse thief and a crook He says Kelly lacks gumption and aims to employ others to do his dirty work noting Kelly is judgment proof with heavily mortgaged property in his wife’s name
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Nelson
Plentywood
Mont
Herald
D. W. Kelly
Kelly
Dave Kelly
Matheria
Peck
Kensal Calf Born in New York Barked Mystery
Kensal New York April reports an odd calf birth at Earnest De Place, named Freak Calf Was Born at Kensal. The fragmentary item notes two goose or goose-like sounds and a puzzling detail about a January date-like cue, with unclear context and no clear resolution.
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Kensal
Nekoma Farmer Killed Crossing Railroad Tracks
Langdon April 13. David B. Hasset of Nekoma was struck and killed by a passenger train while returning from a neighbor's to fetch seed wheat. The horses pulling the sled were frightened or saw the train too late. the sled was demolished and Mr. Hasset was thrown a considerable distance. The team suffered injuries.
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Langdon
Nekoma
David B. Hasset
Hasset
Hagsett
Hagnett
Wide County Plans New Courthouse and Jail
Crosby North Dakota April 13 voters approved fifty thousand dollars for a new county courthouse and ten thousand dollars for a new county jail and sheriff residence. A special election was called after the proposal had lingered for some time to determine the will of the people.
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Crosby
N. D
Fomew
Wolcott Man Shot by His Neighbor in North Dakota
White Earth North Dakota April 13 As the result of a shooting affray on the Roland place near the Missouri river Harry Wolcott is dead and John Roland is jailed at Stanley There had been long standing feuds between the families and Wolcott had threatened Roland Roland opened the door to learn what was wanted elder Wolcott fired at him He retreated into the house and returned with a rifle firing three shots in the air to frighten horses but only tipped the hay mound and toppled men Roland then fired two more shots striking the young man Roland went to White Earth and surrendered to the sheriff at Stanley
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White Earth
N. D
Missouri River
Harry Wolcott
John Roland
Stanley
Wolcott
Roland
Scotts
Roland Saya Thant
Garth An
Marsha
Prominent farmer takes own life in North Carolina
In Williston North Carolina April 13 prominent farmer Biel residing two miles northeast of Sonora hanged himself in a second story building used for drying corn. He was found by family and declared dead. Cause undetermined though worry over finances cited. a brother had died by suicide similarly about a year earlier. Justice Linehan acted as coroner in absence of the county official.
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Williston
N. C
Herman Biel
Sonora
Hinght
Misao
Nees
Justice of the Peace
Linehan
Ie Own. Net
Sells His Horses Then Kills Self
Watford North Dakota April 13. Signel a farmer living at Tobacco Garden committed death by his own action by shooting himself through the head. His body was found a few hours later by his brother in law J P Berg after a gathering at nearby Bergeron. Signel was present during the evening and joined in the revelry before guests departed and family members retired.
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Watford
N. D
EU Signel
Tobacco Garden
J.P. Berg
Bergeron Onie
Mr. Signet
Man’s desperate note found after rash act
After the body was discovered a search began to explain the act. In the victim's pocket a note to his sister read I am heartbroken alone I did my horses bury me on the off nomedtend. The language and spelling suggest a suicide note and a personal tragedy.
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Galt
Hin Slater
Williston Crosby Railroad Survey Gains Farmer Backing
Stanley N. D. reports April 13 that early survey work for the Williston to Crosby line proceeds. funds are guaranteed to support construction and farmers in the district, long distant from markets, express strong support for the project.
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Stanley N. D
Williston
Crosby
Farmera
Arbor and Bird Day Proclaimed in North Dakota 1916
Governor Hanna designates Friday April 28 as Arbor and Bird Day urging observance by students teachers children officials and people statewide. Proclamation highlights tree culture wildlife protection and the joy of spring songbirds with calls to conserve nature for future generations.
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Arkor
L. 8
Kanne
North Dakota
Ainestly
Yesteryear
Ima
L. B. Hanna
Blumarck
L. B
Hanna
Ten to Twenty Five Years for Murder Plea
Andrew Simondson, a 16 year old near Scobey, pleaded to second degree murder after killing his 13 year old brother by striking him with an iron weapon last fall. He received an indefinite sentence of ten to twenty five years. The case raises questions on his understanding of the crime and appropriate state placement. John Carlson, the water man, faces daily struggles delivering water through winter conditions while serving his customers.
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Andrew Simondson
Scobey
Entity
Plentywood
Oothills News Highlights Local Travel and Church Notes
OOTHILLS O. C. Griffith and J. D. Beard took a day and a half to travel to Bowbells and back. The article notes snow and sleighing months, purchases of a fanning mill, and shipments of farm equipment. Supt. Bloom spoke at Foot Hills church. services begin April 15 with a new young preacher and Sunday school officers to be appointed. Local residents attended dances and visits, including Albert Beard and Karl McEvers, with John Downie returning from Canada.
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O. C. Griffith
Alden
J. D. Beard
Saya
L. D
C. Grifith
J. Od. Beard
Implement Co. Wa
Bowbells
L. D. Alden
H. Pommier
Gene Pommier
Geo. Alden
Bloom
Foothills Church
Lading Aid
Court Remington Apely
Albert Beard
Karl McEvers
Forest
Raymond Pommier
Woburn
John Downie
Canada
Community Notes From Clayton and Vicinity Hallmark Local Happenings
Clayton and nearby residents report a stream of social calls visits and errands. Many names appear including Bryan Beard Bogus Owings Christenson and White with events at Kenmare Lignite and Powers Lake. A local sale drew a large crowd and the aid meets April 19 with Mrs Remington hosting. band practice and hospital visits underscore community life.
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W. B White
Coteau
T. Wold
P. Kinders
R. A. Owings
Jack Christianson
W. D Owings
John Bogus
Cor
Beard
Dot Mark
Ryan
W. D. Owings
Bryan
Francis Bogus
Kenmare
LeRoy
Tommie Jensen
Clark
Johnnie Christ
C. P. Christensens
Henry Jensen
W. Clark
D. C. Morrissey
Floyd
Francia
George
Palter
Woburn
M. F. Salmons
Nettie Christ
Aid
C. M. Remington
Miss Mac Arons
Sarah Owings
Bogus
M. Woot
Core Beard
Mary Bogus
Arthur
Floyd Bryan
WH. Whites
Mra
Pate Clinton
Albert
Owings
Thureday
Christ. Berg
Clayton and Woburn Residents Enjoy Local Weekend gatherings
Earle McEvers and family plus many Clayton residents spent Sunday with the Goulds. Cora Beard left for Bean Head to visit relatives. Mariel Kinder visited Bowbells, and the Butgeroit family moved to a farm near the hills. Francis Bogus went to Bowman and a number from Clayton attended the Sorofsannle event Tuesday.
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Earle McEvers
John Bogus
Cora Beard
Minnie Mison
Sarah Owl
Wm. G
Clayton Bryan
Jaci
Bryan
C. M. Remington
Gould Home
Franklin McEvers
P. Christensens
Clayton
Woburn
Beanhead
Sask
Mariel Kinder
Bowbells
Wm. Butgeroit Hive
Hilla
Old Place
Francis Bogus
Bawhélie Montay
P. Kietley
Great Grain Movement Through Portal Portals N D
Portal North Dakota April 18 The greatest movement of Canadian grain through this point in years has been handled by railroads. About a million bushels arrived with half stored in elevators and warehouses on the great lake the rest sent to New York and other eastern ports for export. Many thousands of bushels still in Western Canadian elevators hindered by grain care shortages storage congestion and freight blockades though navigational relief appears in the east.
Barnyard Manure Benefits as Fertilizer Value
F L Kennard of the Northwest Experiment Station at Crookston notes barnyard manure improves soil by heating, moisture retention, and microbial activity. He cites worth about $2.50 per ton and farm animals producing 5 to 7 pounds per 1000 live weight yearly, urging direct field hauling to avoid fermentation losses.
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F. L. Kennard
Northwest Experiment Station
Crookston
Tarmera
Governor Honored Extradition Papers Lead to Minot
Governor L. B. Hanns receives extradition papers for John Franklin alias Frank Kones, an escaped convict from Missouri’s penitentiary serving a life sentence. Papers presented by Guard Cutrty, the man is to be reported to the Missouri sheriff and taken to Minot after formalities.
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L. B. Hanns
John Franklin
Missouri
Frank Kones
Minut
Bago
Missouri Penitentiary
Minot
Missouri Heeriff
Track Underwater as Little Creek Floods Area
Flooding along Little Creek in White Earth North Dakota covers several miles of Great Northern track. Officials report rail service partially halted due to high water and rising banks. No precise date of restoration given.
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White Earth
N. D
Great Northern
Bowbells Auto Co Receives Carload of Bafok Cars
Bowbells Auto Co reports a new carload arrival with three machines unloaded and a fourth sent to Paria. A separate shipment of Prankling-iy is described in terse terms, with unclear details.
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Bowbells Auto Co
Paria
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Mather
Child
N.Y
Jordinry
Wide County
Court House
Nas
John Carlson
John
Beth
Star Correavond
Gor, B
Brom
Minnesota
Powers ‘Lake
J. D. Lucey
Jack Christenson
John Brya
Odd Fellows
Beyen
J. Hogi
P. J. Devaney
J. Bogus
Mabel Kistler
Bowdella
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