Opera House Block Rebuilding Under Contractor Work
Work to rebuild the opera house block began Tuesday under Fred Koehler Jr who won the contract. The rebuilt one story will have maple floors and a plate glass front with sheet iron roofing. Half the block will be leased to P J Troskey for a pool hall and the other half likely to J H Mohr the moving picture exhibitor who planned a venue prior to the fire.
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Opera House
Fred Koehler, Jr
P. J. Troskey
Same
Troskey
J H. Mohr
Moving Picture Man
Mohr
Feek
Tribune
Fourth North Star 10 Celebrations Promised for July
North Star township gears up for a larger Fourth of July celebration with a full program of prayers songs speeches recitations and sports events. A parade of races includes 50 to 100 yard sprints for different ages plus novelty contests and a prize list. The event aims to attract crowds from across the county and offers the community a daylong program of festivities.
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North Star
America
Emerson
K. C. Knudson
Emerson School
M. Hendrickson
Roming
Northgate
John Romine
Tesseeeaiet
Northgate School
Westminister
Westminister School
Flag of the Free
Northgate Girls Quartett
Soo
Ham found buried seven feet under ground at Herald office
New England Herald reports a surprising find when Guat Otterson and workers uncovered a clean fresh smelling ham buried in hard gravel seven feet deep near the Herald office addition. A stamped Armour brand ham drew many curious observers who pore over the site seeking how it ended up buried.
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New England Herald
Guat Otterson
Herald
Largest den arrantive wolf killed at Marmarth spectacle
Marmarth June 25 A famed club footed wolf known along Cannon Ball creek on both sides of the state line has been killed after a chase of several miles. Oscar Woods and Lea Gilmore captured and killed the animal weighing 225 pounds and missing part of a front foot. A $100 reward plus $20 state stockmen reward had been offered. The wolf was estimated to be over a dozen years old and had felled hundreds of cattle. The Wild Gat and the Lamb Co will perform in Rowbells from June 29 to July 1 in a three act grandville show with moving pictures between acts in an electric lighted tent.
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Marmarth
West
Cannon Ball Creek
North Dakota
Montana
Oscar Woods
Lea Gilmore
Frome
Gilmore
Wood
Wild Gat and the Lamb Co
Graudeville
Trusty Walks Out from State Penitentiary
Officers at the North Carolina state penitentiary launch a wide search for Joseph McGlynn, 33, an inmate who escaped from the outside work detail at the deputy warden's residence. McGlynn, serving 12 months for assault with a deadly weapon, walked out the main gate during a guard absence.
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Bismarck
N. C
Joseph McGlynn
Richland
Wedding Bells Invite Miss Hanson Friends for June Bride
Invitations sent to Miss Caroline M Hanson for a June wedding arrive at Judge and Mrs Cartier home. Twenty guests attend a green and white luncheon with toastmaster Judge Carter, poems and playful toasts, and gifts of china and glass. Bride’s bouquet captured by Miss Jennie Hurly. Mention of Miss Harsch and Mr Oscar Olson wedding on the 24th at Columbus with post honeymoon residence in Kenmare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline M. Hanson
Judge
Missy Jennie Hurly
Miss Harsch
Oscar Olson
Columbus J
Kenmare
M Olson
Christesens Graduate From Palmer School of Chiropractic
Mr and Mrs C E B Christesen of Denmark township recently graduated from the Palmer School of Chiropractic in Davenport Iowa and returned home to Bowbells area They plan to practice together possibly opening an office in Bowbells and serving nearby towns Their friends in Bowbells hope they settle locally The Donovans invite ladies to view their rug stock and home trade rack in a warm showroom atmosphere with easy access to rugs and related goods
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C. EB. Christesen
Denmark Township
Palmer School of Chiro ‘Practic
Davenport
Iowa
the Tribune
Bowbells
Christesen
Burke County Sunday School Convention At Foothills Church
The fifth annual Burke County Sunday School Association convention will be held at Foothills Church on June 27 and 28. Delegates register Saturday afternoon at 2 00 the program includes an welcome address temperance instruction evangelism in the Sunday school and a children story hour with various department activities and readings by the leading local speakers.
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Burke County Sunday School Association
Foothills Church
Pana
Lody
Louise Fonsum
Dy H
Patton
Gibbons
Irthab Olsen
B. Butows
Mengles Darofertatz
Foothills Choir Opens Conference with Song Service
Reports of Departments and Officers outline the convention agenda including roll calls, enrollment by divisions, delegates present, and points on standard pledged in county and state work. Rev R T Patton to chair as sessions begin with music at 9 am and 2 pm, with offerings to cover convention expenses.
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R. T. Patton
Foothills Choir
Insane Farmer Boy Ends Life at Local Farm
Dinbure North Dakota June 25. Urjon Gudmundson a young man living with his parents near here hanged himself in the barn. Once in a state hospital four years ago he seemed cured but later showed insanity. His drive to work prompted him to stay busy and alone on the farm. The act occurred during a period of mental instability.
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Dinbure
N. D
Hettinger Boy Killed by Horse During Harvest
In Hettinger North Dakota on June 25 Norman Johnson about 11 years old son of Mrs Quail of Strue was dragged to death by a running horse. The boy went to fetch a horse that was out on a picker Hue when the horse sprang. The rope caught his leg and the horse dragged him about a mile before stopping and finding him dead.
Baby Burns 10 Death Near Minot
Minot North Dakota June 23 The three year old son of Mr and Mrs Charlea Anderson living three and a half miles east of Ryder was burned to death early this morning at the Anderson farm The parents were away milking when smoke was seen from the house They attempted to rescue the child but flames spread rapidly and the baby died before aid arrived The farmhouse was nearly destroyed The body was sent to Ryder for an undertaker Coroner Orson Doe said an inquest is unlikely It is believed the fire started while the child played with matches
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Minot
N.D
Charlea Anderson
Ryder
Anderson Farm
Anderson
Boby
Orson Doe
Brutal assault on wife reported in Legnard incident
Simon Thompson learned that Henry Braake assaulted his wife while intoxicated in Helendale township. He and his wife hurried to the Braake home and found Henry lying in a stupor on the floor, with relatives alerted to the scene.
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Legnard
N. D
Simon Thompson
Henry Braoke
Melby Seen as Easy Auditor Winner and Assault Case
In Wahpeton a claim of aggravated assault against husband Braake leads to his arrest after his wife Brake is found with serious injuries. She alleges a hammer attack. she was tended at Leonard by Dr. Stantley and later cared for at the Thompson home. Reporting notes incomplete returns show Coteau man ahead. Also, F B Frebel passed the state bar and may practice after graduation.
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Wey
Thompson
Hraake
Wahpeton
F. B. Frehel
Coteau
Frebel
Jate FP
B. Andrews
Wiper Family 10 Plans Long East Coast Trip
Presiant A. Wiper of the First National Bank and his wife arrange a months long journey starting with a train ride to St Paul then steamer to St Louis. They will visit Southern cities at night, travel to Washington D C for a week, take an ocean trip to Chicago, and tour New York and other eastern cities before returning.
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Presiant A
Wiper
First National Bank
St. Paul
St. Louis
Washington, D. C
Washington
Chicago
New York
Southward’s Trip to Glenwood for Ill Mother
Jim Southward left Sunday for Glenwood Minnesota after a message announced the serious illness of his mother Mrs Southward who is well known in Bowhells. She fell ill about three weeks ago and as she grew worse the children were sent for. Friends here hope for her improvement and eventual recovery.
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Jim Southward
Glenwood
Minn
Tragic Drowning Of Transient Laborer At Wilton Well
In Wilton North Dakota on June 24 Steve Kunski forty years old or so, a transient well driller, fell into an 85 foot water well after being overcome by gas. His companions failed to rescue him, and after over an hour his body was brought to the surface. He left a wife and two children. The accident occurred at the John Rogoski farm two miles north of town. Kathryn Madden returned from Grand Forks where she attended the state university. She plans a four year educational course and additional study at the institution.
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Wilton
N. D
Steve Kunski
John Rogoski
Kathryn Madden
Grand Forks
State ‘University
Heath Looks to be on Safe Side for Sheriff
Burke county precinct tallies show G. K. Melby leading by over 100 votes, with strong Melby areas yet to report promising a larger plurality. H. A. Hanson appears set to win state attorney, nearly doubling rival R. J. Wilson. Heath leads Moritz for sheriff by about a hundred votes as Moritz’ remaining precincts report. Worf dominates Hecht in county surveyor race, while J. A. Clark and David Davidson vie for surveyor. Aerson leads in county commissioner first district with Rierson precincts still due. Lindstrom seeks state senator with Davidson trailing by about 80 votes, a Divide county edge keeping Lindstrom ahead. Continues on Fourth Page.
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Burke County
G. K. Melby
Coteau
R. J. Wilson
Flaxton
W. C. Heath
Paul Moritz
Lignite
Porter
Hunt
Heath
Moritz
Mroitz
C.H. Worf
Hecht
Worf
J. A. Clark
David Davidson
Davidson
Aierson
Rierson
McGillivray
Bowbells
Minnesota
Lindstrom of
Noonan
Lindstrom
Divide
Burgett
Plaxton
Hendrick
Bowman man pleads guilty to first degree assault
Bowman North Dakota June 24 charged with first degree assault on Elizabeth Karchar a 14 year old girl C C Eide of near Haley was arrested and brought to Bowman He confessed after police searched the Ride home Mrs Emma Karcher and neighbors testified the girl rode with Eide after the assault Eide hid under a bed in the Ride house and later pleaded guilty Likely minimum five year sentence awaits him Ride has a wife and three children to care for their farm
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Bowman
N. D
Elizabeth Karchar
C. C. Eide
Near
Haley
Emma Karcher
Ride
Reeder
Eide
Bowman County
Elde
Torkelson
Barrett
Iie
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Pera House
Spores
Old
New England
Armour Company
Club Foot
Christesens
Davenport Chiropractic School
Burke County — Association
HILLS
Mimbrle
Hettinger
Melby
Wiper Family
Falls
Deatil
Sheriff
Wolf
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