Ward County Auditors Report Praises County Finances
The Ward County auditing committee reports the county treasurer’s disbursements and receipts from 1807 to 1908 show strong finances. They find the county office in excellent condition with capable clerks and proper procedures.
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Ward
Minot
XI. D
Board of Compilssionery of
Vounily
Die Ly
Lavembler Veo
Seein Eee
A. de de Lawre
Ralph Abbott
Nelson Faces Anholtz In Ten Round Los Angeles Bout
Dane Bartling Nelson known as the Terrible Dane fought Dutchman Anholtz in a ten round no decision bout in Los Angeles. The crowd favored Nelson who used his old style, while Anholtz pressed with rapid lefts and aggressive right hands. Both boxers showed toughness through the rounds with Nelson landing steadier punches and Anholtz chasing with relentless offense.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Bartling Nelson
Pacific Athletic
Nelson
Wis Semm Pie
Heer
Lahoutr
Switiner
Dane
Calob
Ole
Uhlig
Shacks Fire Destroys Buildings on Kelly Avenue
In Devils Lake two shacks occupied by Wal lace and Grown and Poll burned, spreading a mass of flames. Fire origin is unknown with speculation of crossed wires as a cause. The structures, owned by S. Wiseman, were disliked by the city and their loss drew little regret.
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Devils Lake
Denny
Wallace & Grown
Ol. Poll
Kelly Avenue
G. N
S. Wiseman
Fire Destroys Two Buildings After Overnight Blaze
Firemen spent two hours battling flames that leveled two buildings, both ruined. Mr and Mrs Green were awoken by smoke and escaped in night clothes jumping from a window onto ice and snow. A second alarm around 6 o clock found the structure re-ignited but quickly knocked down with water.
Grand jury in Williston hands heavy indictments
Williston February seven district grand jury and arraignments tally many indictments. Buford figures feature repeatedly including Thomas Hammer and G. I. Borland. Others named include W. W. Corbett Dick Gordon Oscar Webb Mary Webb Michael A. Clark Dol Lt Smith and William Jones.
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Williston
Buford
Thomas Hammer
W. W. Corbett
Michael A. Clark
Byford
G. I. Borland
Wegley
Dol
Lt. Smith
Smith
Chas, James
Man Claims Fall From Train for Face Treatment Story
In Minot a man with a swollen face sought aid from county officers during commissioners' session claiming a fall between Glasgow and Hare. He later recanted alleging ice fall. Officials ordered facial treatment, later learning the man had erysipelas and sending him home after hospital care.
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Judge
Minot
North Dakota
Edge Murray
Glassow
Hare
Jules
Grand Hotel
Minnesota
School 15 Dedicated in Bismarck Parish by Bishop
Bishop Stanley of Purgo dédiée and blessed the new parochial school building in Bismarck on Feb 6. Assisted by priests, the 32550 cost covered by locals, with Army visitors and a packed entertainment in the hall. A gala boon served 600, boosting the school treasury and civic pride.
Burke Becomes Palermo Law Partnership Dissolves
Minot North Dakota February 10 Charles McMullen and E W Burke dissolve their law practice partnership Burke will locate at Palermo N D Attorney McMullen to be associated with J B Jackson in a new arrangement Palermo described as a good town in a rapidly developing portion of Ward county
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McMullen
Jackson
Minot
Novak Dakota
Charles McMullen
E.W. Burke
Burke Wit
Palermo
N. D
J. B. Jackson
Strange
Burke
Ward County
North Dakota Minnesota Dealers Conclude Successful Convention
The North Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota Implement Dealers Association met in Grand Forks on February 8 and 21 for the annual convention. Delegates named a legislative committee to push trade interests, debated express rates and trade conditions, and adopted resolutions urging shorter payment terms, harsher action against price hikes, and a filing law to cover twine credit. The group also lauded Prof J Trannon for his talk on pest extermination and Hon John H Worst for diversification farming.
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George B. Carpenter
John E. Paulson
Grand Forks
North Dakota
Minnesota
George E. Duis
Peter Nelson
Hansboro
Gunder Howard
Hillsboro
W. F. Powell
Warren
Walter Stone
Crookston
Fred Teidt
Areyle
Minn
Mouhton
T. J. Smith
Raics
Harvester Committee
Committee On
National Federation
Hruth
Jtrannon
John H. Worst
Armory Plan Adopted for Bismarck Militia Company A
In Bismarck North Dakota a militia unit plans an armory costing 15000 dollars to be built next summer on purchased lots. The hall measures 50 by 140 feet with a four foot high basement and civil hall occupying most of the space. One end will include a stage. The basement will house officers and men quarters a dining hall baths and other up to date facilities with space also set aside for the local Grand Army post within the building.
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Bismarck
N. D
State Militia
Grand Army
Minot Bank Re operated by Local Minot Business Leaders
Minot North Dakota February 10 Union National Bank of Minot, long a leading North Dakota bank, is now owned by local businessmen who took over 305 shares held by the Union Investment Company of Minneapolis. Twenty five to thirty local stockholders now own the bank, showing strong local confidence. At Friday’s meeting Julius Fauchald, B. H. Bradford, S. J. LaDue, P. B. Anderson and E. S. Person were elected as delegates. the following officers were chosen: President E. S. Person, Vice President B. H. Bradford, Cashier S. J. LaDue, Assistant Cashier C. A. Haskins, Second Assistant Cashier C. H. Zehringer. The bank’s surplus was increased by 2,000 to a total of 2,500.
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Minot
North Dakota
Union National Bank
Union Investment Company
Minneapolis
Union National
Julius Fauchald
B. H. Bradford
J. LaDue
P. B. Anderson
E. S. Person
E. 8. Person
S. J LaDue
C. A. Haskins
C. H. Zehringer
Funeral of Gov Short Ridge Crowds Devils Lake
Devils Lake mourns ex Governor B D Short ridge with a crowded home, public officials, and citizens paying last respects. The service led by Rev T A Oleon featured hymns, prayers, and a sermon built on integrity and trust in the Lord. Local schools closed and the district court adjourned for the funeral hour.
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Devils Lake
B. D. Shortridge
Third and
Arnold
Knights Templar
Cowan
T. A. Oleon
Methodist
Jesus
W. J. Brownlee
C. F. Motleyd
C. P. Brainerd
Brownlee
Olson
Rom Pope
Public service remembered in townsmen tribute
A town gathers to honor a deceased public servant whose life and work earned high esteem. The speaker notes that no one who served the public and acted as he saw fit has lived in vain, calling his memory a lasting testimonial to duty and community regard.
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Mano
King Edward Opens Court of the Season at Buckingham Palace
King Edward and Queen Alexandra held the first court of the season at Buckingham Palace amid mourning and fewer diplomats. Notable absences included Madame Masurus and Dr. Nansen. Baroness Komura appeared. the king plans a Mediterranean cruise aboard the royal yacht starting February 29 with limited time in Barritz.
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London
Edward
Alexandra
Buckingham Palace
Madame Masurus
Nansen
Barritz
Queen Alexandra
Princess Victoria
Fire destroys main block in Valley City blaze
A fire at Coop & Rasmussen on Main Street in Valley City caused about 30000 dollars in damage, leveling the barbershop, the Coop building and the Schultze building. The blaze, aided by high winds, forced wall choppings to reach the fire between plaster and brick and led to heavy losses for Coop & Rasmussen, Meyhre, and Schultze with extensive insurance claims and destroyed records.
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Valley City
N. C
Coop & Rasmussen
Gus Edin
Coop
Schultze
E. K. Meyhre
P. R. Schultze
Secor Insurance Agency
Myhre
Edin
Hokanson & Connolly
Connolly
Indaw
Coop &Rasmussen
B. K. Myhre
Secor
Providence Readies Union Trust Reorganization
A hearing in Providence Rhode Island is set for tomorrow on the Union Trust company permanent receiver application. The bank, the state’s third largest, closed last October with over 20 million in depositor claims. If granted, the plan aims for reopening by early next month with broad stockholder and depositor support.
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Providence
R, I
Union Trust Company
Goon Word for Dakota Farm of P Sheridan at Mohall
The Grand Meadow and Dexter records describe P Sheridan and family from North Dakota in Mohall. They own Midway Farm of about 1700 acres with modern improvements, a large barn, water cistern, and crews of five men. Sheridan’s children hold positions in Faribault, Dubuque, Cananda, Leeds, Minneapolis, and Moliall. he helps manage a $40,000 Catholic church.
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Grand Meadow
Minn
Minnesota
North Dakota
Dexter
P. Sheridan
Mohall
N. Dak
Sheridan
The
Railway Co
Midway Farm
Thomas
Deaf and Dumb School
Faribault
Phil
Dubuque
John
Canada
Alweiling
Leeds
Hopkins
Minneapolis
Margaret
Moliall
Alice
Mechanics' Mutual Benefit association meets in Grand Forks
About 175 blacksmiths and machinists attend the North Dakota association session in Grand Forks where the next meeting place is set as the city. Officers elected include President B. W. Beyer Bottineau Vice President Robert Austin Rockford and Secretary-Treasurer James W. Mire House Leeds. Traveling representatives present include WN LeFlover Williams Hardware Minneapolis C B McCowan Niccole-Dean & Gregg St Paul B J Dale Minneapolis Iron Store Minneapolis Clint Smith Kelly-Howe-Thompson Co. Duluth John W Full Union Horse Nail Co. Chicago and Captain Tom Kyle Capewell Horse Nail Co. Chicago.
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Fargo
N. D
Mechanics’ Mutual Benefit Association of
North Dakota
Grand Forks
B. W. Beyer
Bottineau
Robert Austin
Rockford
James WB. Mire
Leeds
WN. LeFlover
Williams Hardware Company
Minneapolis
C. B. McCowan
Niccole-Dean & Gregg
St. Paul
B.J. Dale
Minneapolis Iron Store
Clint Smith
Kelly-Howe- Thompson, Co
Duluth
John W. Full
Union Horse Nail Co
Chicago
Tom Kyle
Capewell Horse Nail Co
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Coat House
Yoor Tanvetee
Anholtz
Boer
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Stanley
Blese Bismarck Parochial Institution
Bismarck Cail
Minot Bank
Union Investment Company of
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Barnes County
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