Noonan Fire Destroys Knoph Department Store
A destructive midday fire in Noonan destroyed the Knoph department store, a 650 by 130 foot frame building with a 10 by 50 foot rear warehouse. Fire spread due to limited water supply and wind, exploding a keg of powder and blowing the roof, with total loss around $20,000 and nearby damage about $500.
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Travelers' Hotel
Telephone Exchange
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Shotgun Accident Wounds Clarence Erickson In Primrose
Clarence Erickson, brother in law to Dave Sparrow, was accidentally shot while hunting rabbits in Primrose township. The shotgun blast passed through his hips, causing a terrible wound. He was taken to Mayville hospital for immediate surgery and recovery is hoped if infection does not set in. Wm Watt sold two large porkers to Knute Frosaker for 98 dollars.
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Clarence Erickson
Dave Sparrow
Primrose
Mayville Hospital
Wm. Watt
Knute Frosaker
the Tribune
Knute
Farmers Should Value Land Higher, Editor Gee Advises
An article by Editor Gee argues Powers Lake area farmers should double land values to drive better cultivation and fertility. He notes land yielding 20 bushels of wheat per acre annually yields $45 in fertility value over five years and urges prices reflect quality to attract buyers.
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Gee
Powers Lake
Bowbells
Powers Lake Country
Still State Champion Chris Person Beats Stefanowicz Again
Fargo wrestler Chris Person, 7 1 2 pounds heavier than Stefanowicz, retained the state championship by throwing Stefanowicz twice in succession. The 23 and 22 minute rounds drew a 150-person crowd at the local opera house. Preliminary matches featured Leonard Stefanowicz vs Mooney Corey, with Mooney winning after a half hour. Aline Nash of Devils Lake burned to death while tending a coal stove in her room, and her sister Mrs. Dudley Nash of Minot was notified. funeral plans pending.
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Chris Person
Fargo
S. A. Stefonowicz
Stefanowicz
Person
Leonard Stefanowicz
Mooney
Corey
Leonard
Sam Herscovitz
Young Burrows
Sam
Burrows
Minot
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Ella
Aline
Dud—ley L. Nash
Devils Lake
Col
Ramey County
Nash
15 Arrested for Selling Grain in North Dakota Case
Deputy Sheriff Newt Evans filed a complaint before Judge Severson accusing Hjelmer Augusteen of selling grain tied to a Mountrail seed lien. Augusteen pleaded not guilty after evidence showed flax sales at Lostwood and grain sales at Kenmare under an assumed name.
Tribune Opposes Staale Hendrickson Tax Bill For Burke County
The Tribune thanks Staale Hendrickson for efforts in the legislature but opposes his House Bill No. 239. It would give The Tribune a monopoly on publishing delinquent tax lists in Burke County, hurting rival papers and unfairly favoring the sponsor. The paper notes Burke County tax lists total about $300 annually and urges the legislature to consider all publishers equally.
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the Tribune
Staale Hendrickson
Burke County
Staale
Tribune
The
Burke Cou
Sheriff officer moves to hold suspect in county fraud case
The man accused of defrauding Mountrail county was arrested while attempting to flee to Canada. Sheriff Dolan explained the delay in travel as the reason for the arrest and ordered the defendant to appear in district court with bonds set at 500 dollars. If unable to post, he faces imprisonment until March 18. Rumors point to more arrests if farmers fail to cooperate. Fargo official James Shea visited the city Tuesday to handle official duties and meet friends.
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Mountrail
Canada
Dolan
Augustson
A. S
James Shea
Fargo
Land Title Cleared for Lignite Townsite Suit
Anton Frank of Lignite won a district court suit to clear the title to land where the village of Lignite stands. Wensel Frank originally filed the claim. he died without a will and probate. Frank proved up as heir, but the estate was never probated. later, he began selling lots and now holds full title after Judge Leighton’s ruling.
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Distict
Anton Frank
Lignite
Wensel Frank
Wensel
Mr. Frank
Weasel
Frank
Leighton
Obituary of Charles Hansch Pioneer Merchant
Charles Hansch born in Germany in 1840 died January 26 1913 after bronchitis and pneumonia. He married Caroline Leipold in 1866 and moved from Minnesota to Maple Lake and then to a North Dakota village. He leaves a wife and eight children G J Hansch Lethbridge Charles Hansch Kenmare Lester Hansch Bowbells Carrie Bowbells Mrs J B Bur i Annandale Minn Mrs John Schaefer Robbinsdale Minn Mrs Martin Summerness Columbus ND. Funeral held at A C Church with Rev Burns officiating. burial at Woodlawn cemetery.
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Charles Hansch
North Dakota
Maple Lake
Minn
Germany
Caroline Leipold
United States
Winsted
Hansch
G. J. Hansch
Lethbridge
Canada
Carrington
N. D
Herman Hansch
Kenmare
Lester Hansch
Valparaiso
Indiana
Carrie i Bowbells
Woodlawn Cemetery
Yeomans Tell How They Are Making It on Coast Country Farm
A letter dated February 5 from W. A. Yeomans, now on the coast, reports steady progress. He notes higher earnings than North Dakota, with 11 cows producing 480 dollars, eight cows over 500 dollars, mixed stock improvements, and crop yields including wheat and oats. Hogs and chickens raise cash, potatoes bring 30 to 40 cents a bushel, and he forecasts 40 bushels per acre of fall wheat next fall. The letter mentions a heavy snow year and farming activity year round.
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Fred Dilworth
W. A. Yeomans
Tribune
Fred
North Dakota
Sam
Oregon
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Sherbrooke Hunter
Ruby Bickford
Senate
Omar
Woodrow
John
Stefonowicz
Steve
Selle Grain
Pete Yision
Abba
Mehdy
Yeomans
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