Notable Career of Maj Edwards Remembered in Fargo
Major Alanson William Edwards born August 27 1840 in Lorain County Ohio. He served in the 2nd Minnesota infantry and First Alabama Cavalry, later adjutant on General Vandeevers staff. He died after years of illness, with services Monday at 2 PM at his Fargo residence under John R. Reynolds Post G A R. His death ends a long record of state and national history.
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Fargo
N. D
Tlanton W. Edwards
Bawards
John R. Reynolds
Seventh Street
Maj
Alanson William Edwards
Lorain County
Ohio
Macoupin County
Illnois
McKendree College
Lebanon
Ill
General Dix
Bief
Palmer
Cortiyile
Charles Ewing
Sherman
T2nd
Miinuis
Ho‘ds
Ewing
Edwards
Young Edwards
Captain Ewing
General Vandeveer
Marietta
General Sherman
General Ewing
Vandeveer
Charlie
Captain Edwards
Gen. Ewing
Jackson
G. M. Dodge
Corinth
Miss
War Department
Dodger
Alabama
Howards
Pittsburgh Lawyers Describe Divorce Drop Amid Hard Times
Pittsburgh lawyers report a decline in divorce suits as economic hardship hits clients. Attorneys say cases have slowed, with some firms reducing staff while courts handle existing dockets. Local practitioners note fewer filers, steady demand for mediation, and a cautious outlook for family law practice this year.
Rescue At Seaford: Telephone Man Drops In Near Vienna
W Carty district manager for Diamond State Telephone at Salisbury Md nearly drowned after his horse veered into the Nanticoke river near Vienna, 20 miles away. He kept a pocket receiver, signaled the Salisbury operator, and was rescued after a long delay, found semi conscious clinging to a pole in the water.
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Seaford
W. Carty
Salisbury
Diamond State Telephone Company
Nanticoke River
Vienna
Cluhh & Hole
Plan for Ski Tournament to Be Discussed in Minot
A ski tournament may be held in Minot this winter. A meeting at 7 p m Wednesday at the Norden reading room will discuss arrangements and a local ski club. Excellent hills near Minot spur interest and recent heavy snowfall boosts probability of securing a tournament.
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Minot
North Dakota
Norden Reading Room
Poole and Schnecker clash in hotel lobby brawl
In Bismarck North Dakota February 10 George Schnecker district court stenographer attacked General Tom Poole in the Northwest hotel lobby. Schnecker claims Poole flirted with his wife while witnesses say Poole responded to an accusation then fought back. Poole left with a black eye after the struggle.
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Bismarck
Schnecker
N. D
Tom Poole
George Schnecker
District Court
Northwest
Poole
Tupon
Diversified farming urged by speakers at North Dakota event
At an imple ment dealers convention in Grand Forks on February 6 President J. H. Worst of the state agricultural college urged diversified farming. He warned against exploiting land and urged farmers to organize, adopt scientific methods, and diversify to avoid dependence on single crops as European farmers show the risks of arable land neglect.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Implement Dealers
J. H. Worst
State Agricultural College
Commercial Club
Tracy RK
Bang
Worst
Ehack
Mman
Michigan
Ireland
England
Eisai
China
California
North Dakota
Minneapolistato
Lahors
Europe
St. Thomas
Canadian Northwest
Land Robbery By Soil Depletion Spurs Harsh Charge
A speaker denounces landowners for soil robbery, arguing long term unprofitability from nutrient loss. He cites in acre values of nitrogen phosphorus and potash, claiming modern farming drains wealth from the soil reducing future crop yields and harming productivity.
Mumby Indicted in Buford Riot Case in Williams County
Williams county grand jury reports indictments tied to prohibition violations. Notable case alleges malicious mischief by W. R. Mumby Sr., editor and postmaster of The Tribune at Buford, tied to a latest Buford riot. Judge Goss set bonds at 1500 dollars with Attorney General McCue assisting.
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Wilston
N. D
Grand Jury
Williams County
District Court
W. R. Mumby, Sr
The
Tribune
Buford
Mumby
Goss
McCue
Safe blown at Olmstead station robbery nets $30
Burglars entered the Farmers' railroad station building at Olmstead, blew open the safe and stole $30 in cash. Sheriff Belford sent out deputy notices across Ramsey county. Two suspicious men lingered near Olmstead, described as about 140 pounds, five feet six inches, sandy complexion, bloodshot eye, a black eye mark, nervous, and wearing a brown sack coat.
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Farmers
Olmstead
Belford
Ramsey County
Married in Minot James Hanson and Sadie Conneley wed
James Hanson of Aurelia and Sadie Conneley of Carpio were married by Judge Murray today in Minot. The couple plan to honeymoon there and then settle in Aurelia.
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James Hanson
Aurelia
Sadie
Carpio
Sadie Conneley
Murray
Minot
New Judge Rehearses Ten Trial Arson Case In Dull Thompson Drama
Devils Lake notes a sensational arson retrial motion in the Dull Thompson case. The defense presses to move the trial citing court proceedings, while the state argues prejudice. Attornery Scrumgard and Barnett spar over who filed the motion and the impact on location. A prior judge’s remarks on precedent and contempt of court are cited as part of the heated exchange.
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Devils Lake
Dull Thompson
Flynn
Slate
Alorney Scruingard
Anoriun
Uuchen
Foe Eunyiellon
Ainie Quay
Wallis
Juan Unior
Ablay
Yu Dunand
Stalin
Cin i
Tris
Scrumgard
Barnett
Barrnett
Coal gas fatality in Wahpeton claims elderly couple
Wahpeton North Dakota February 5. Mr and Mrs Peter Withman aged about 76 and 78 were found dead by their son in law Sylvester Dietz from coal gas. The stove pipe lay on the floor and it appears the husband had taken it down to clean then collapsed in a chair near the stove causing the fatal exposure.
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Wahpeton
N. D
Peter Withman
Sylvester Dietz
Withman
D C Candidate Ross Aims for Ward County Clerk Post
A statement notes D C candidate Ross previously served Cass County treasurer for two terms and his supporters say he will mount a strong campaign for the county clerk position in Ward County.
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Tate
D. C
Ross
Cass County
Ward County
Will Contest Case Shocks Fargo Father Estate Value 20000
Harry B. Stewart, Fargo waterworks day engineer, files suit in Massachusetts challenging his late father E. C. Stewart's will. The $20,000 estate largely favors churches, a hospital, and siblings, with only $500 to Harry. He alleges undue influence while the elder Stewart was ill.
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Fargo Waterworks
Massachusetts
Fargo
N. D
Harry
B. Stewart
Fargo Waterworks Plant
Boxton
Mass
E. C. Stewart
North Adams
Stewart
North Adams City Hospital
Hila
Harry J Stewart
City Hospital
Harry H. Stewart
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Maj. Edwards
Pioneer
Dakota
Ers
Pittsbourg
J. D. Partem
Chicago
Sioux Falls
Pitteburg
Norden
Gen. Poole
Fermer
Fnemer
Oil King
Illinois
Cowan
Grand Forksman
Levingston
Wm. A. Rockefeller
Princeton, Ill
St. Paul
Tors Ile
Billeeton
AMC
Ation
Iliek
Webb
Misa Old Couttsman
Dan
Princeton
Do Oat Park
Stewart OF
Fango
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