Delighted Teacher Seeks Organ Gift Cash Substitution
Miss Elizabeth Malone, a disabled public school teacher, asks Mr Eaton about substituting $100 cash or a moderate priced piano organ for the organ won in Minot North Dakota in 1908. She cannot operate an organ with one foot and lacks a home or shipping ability. She requests catalog details and shipping arrangements. The note references local charity efforts for a future church organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer W. Eaton
Elizabeth Malone
Eaton
Minot
N. D
E. W. Eaton
Ompling
Ladies Aid Society
Landman John J Moore Endangers Self Overland Debt
John J Moore a landman attempted to take his life with chloroform Sunday morning amid long standing financial embarrassment. He had secured a $300 loan Friday from United States Land and Investment Co with Mr Youmans as the lender. It later emerged Moore did not own the land involved.
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Moore
Ward County
the Independent
John J. Moore
Westminster Sunday School Picnic Set for August
Arrangements are made for the regular yearly Westminster Sunday School picnic to be held on the first Saturday in August at the lake. A program includes an afternoon address and a ball game and invites all who enjoy a rustic meal in North Dakota woods to attend and help ensure a good day. The exact location will be announced soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Sunday School
North Dakota
Tragedy Near Donnybrook Ends in Double Death
Farmer John Bruhn killed his sister Rose Bruhn and then died by his own hand Monday. The siblings, residents for seven years, had lived in harmony with their mother. The mother found the tragedy near their home a short distance from her farm.
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John Bruhn
Donnybrook
Rose Bruhn
Sealed bids invited for Minnesota lake school fund deposit
Notice reads sealed bids for the deposit of school funds at Lake Lena Minnesota. Bids must be received by a stated date prior to the school board action. By order of the school board, clerk Burpow notes this official call.
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Minnesota
Lake
Lena
Jay
Scol
Burpow
Barthlow Barthlow Donovan Wedding in City
At the bride's parents home the ceremony united William P. Barthlow of Minneapolis and May Donovan of the city. The rite was at 10 o clock Wednesday with Rev Fr Sullivan officiating. The couple departed at 12 20 PM for their new home as Barthlow serves as manager for Waters Metallic Construction Co. The bride is well regarded locally.
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Denis Donovan
Fr. Sullivan
William P. Barthlow
Minneapolis
Miss May | Donovan
Waters Metalic Construction Co
The
Tribune
Miriam Hartman Hosts Wednesday Party For Local Children
Dorothea Hurly recalls a party at Miriam Hartman's home on a Wednesday afternoon. Fifteen children were invited, thirteen attended including Louise Johnson Bessie Carpenter Mary Nicol Ida Grams Anna Krueger Esther Beimler Celia Russell Abbie Lucille Mary Kingston Alice Grama Ida Miller and Dorothea Hurly. Ruth Movius and Lucille Fuller were absent. Games fortunes and lunch were enjoyed.
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Miriam Hartman
Louise Johnson
Bessie Carpenter
Mary Nicol
Ida Grams
Anna Krueger
Esther Beimler
Celia Russell
Abbie
Lucille
Mary Kingston
Alice Grama
Ida Miller
Dorothea Hurly
Ruth Movius
Lucille Fuller
Notice for Bids on School House Construction
Notice for seated bids for pay and ceiling school houses in Minnesota District No 56. Building sizes listed 16x24x10 and 18x24x10. All materials to be provided by bidder. Bids due July 25, 1908. Right reserved to reject. By order of School Board, RF. Browns, Clerk.
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No. of
Minnesota
Klondike
Boa
Bunnows
Taken Up Brono Mare Near Bowhella July 1908
On Wednesday July 15 1908 a roan bronco mare was taken up on the premises four miles southeast of Bowhella. The mare is branded J P on the left hip and weighs about 900 pounds. The owner is requested to prove property claim and pay costs to recover.
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Bowhella
Ward County Vote Report Shows Candidates Nominated in 1926
Fragmentary OCR lists candidates and vote figures for Ward County races in the late election. Names include Hansbrough Johnson Bryant Hendrickson Moore Davidson Wallin Christenson Robinson Sinkler Schulla Williams Skinner Young and others with tallies and district notes.
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Bryant
Hendrickson
Chattie Coy Mellroy
Johnson
Twitchell
Lewis
Wright
Buchanan
Brightbil
Olson Jourgenson
Naan
Political Campaign Heated Family Debates Over Taft Bryan
A comic verse captures a Benton County scene where a Bryan family feud over Taft and Bryan tears through as parents argue political lines. The narrator notes their hopes and fears that a Taft win would please the father while a Bryan victory might trigger marital strife at home.
Sealed bids sought for Ward No 55 two room school
Ward School District No 55 in Ward county N D invites sealed bids byAug 18 1908 at 1 pm for a two room school building in Coteau Plans and specs available at Dignan Bros Coteau N D contractor to furnish labor and materials bond required by law Board may reject any bids By order District Clerk J L Christman Potatoes For Sale phone J B Murphy Ester and Lulu Myers of Donnybrook visit Alf Anderson home this week
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Ward School District No
Ward County
N. D
Coteau
Dignan Bros
Board of
Ward School
Double Wedding at Nelson Home Near Niobe
In Bowbells region a double wedding was held last Sunday at the Nelson home one mile west of Niobe. James V Buzzelli and Ida Nelson and Nels Nelson with Tillie L Anderson wed in a Presbyterian ceremony led by Rev J W Kingston. Aligned by eight bridesmaids and groomsmen the couples received congratulations, gifts, and refreshments before planning a shared future near Niobe.
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John
Nelson
Niobe
James V. Buzzelli
Ida Nelson
Nels Nelson
Tillie L. Anderson
J. W. Kingston
Andrew Norberg
Joe Pet
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Spaulding
Blaisdell
Larson McCue
Tha Witon
Register of Deeds
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Murray
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Bill Bryan
McKenzie
Stockwell
Miller Insurance Commissioner
Missioner Agriculture
Main Railroad Committee
Anderson Iaborite
Axtel
Reid Garnes
Staine Green
Weatby Nelsop
Pulde
Seafield
Sorens Swans
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