Survey party maps Wildrose to Zahl extension sites
Hickman and Taft led survey crews from Howard to Zahl to Wildrose and Measra to flag townsite locations chosen for traffic and engineering prospects. Retracing the old survey, leveling work follows with grade stakes to come. Taft plans return from St Paul to review bids. Adgeton opens barber shop plans in Kenmare with his experienced crew.
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Witrose
Engoineer Hickman
Wild
Howard
Zahl
R'm Taft
Gi Northern
J. Robinson
W. F. Hanks
Aewendienion
Mr. Taft
Wildrose
Measra
Robinson
Hanks
St Paul
Hickman
An'ahed
Cottonwood Lake
Taft
St. Paul
Aickman
Stowid
Germany
Couple Arrested on Slavery Charge in Minot
Margaret Keller was arrested in Minot on a white slavery charge and remanded to jail for a May 10 preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner R. G. Hopkins. M. Williams, arrested earlier on a similar Almiter charge, will also have a hearing. The trio allegedly brought Stella Louise Mibert from St Paul to Minot in violation of the Mann white slavery law. The suspects deny guilt, claiming the girl approached Williams and sought to join them. The Keller woman later traveled to Williston and was arrested there on a related charge. the mother later took the girl to Minneapolis.
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Minot
N. D
Margaret Keller
W'Thajen
United States
Mostad
R. G. Hopkinson
St. Pau
Stella Louise Mibert
Minneapolis
Keller
Williston
Williams
St. Paul
West
Kenmare 10 Have Police Matron
Kenmare North Dakota May 4 One of the council's important topics was an ordinance to create the office of a police matron. The measure arose from Juvenile Court Officer John Burke of Minot's recent investigation. It sparked animated discussion though sentiment leaned in its favor before being laid on the table for May reconsideration.
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Kenmare
N. D
John Burke
Minot
Homesteader Allegedly Dies Trying Cannon Ball River
Mandan North Dakota May 4 Di Peter Baumcourt left his homestead near Mott in a flat bottom skiff and set off down the Cannon Ball toward the Missouri and Pierre He warned he could go downstream without oars The swift current and one or two dams are believed to have thwarted him with no sign found along the river Authorities suspect sudden insanity and search efforts continue for him.
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Mandan
N. C
Peter Baumcourt
Cannon Ball River
Mott
Cannon Ball
Missouri
Pierre
D. Mott
Minot Man Wounded Self in Domestic Troubles
Minor, N. D., May 4 Martin Poss is in a local hospital with a bullet wound to the upper right head. The act, at his home in the city, was with suicidal intent amid domestic and financial troubles. He rests easily and is expected to recover if no complications arise. Doctors await safer conditions to remove the bullet after stabilization. He expressed disappointment at failing to complete the act and asked a nurse if a head shot would have been more successful.
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Minor
N. D
Martin Poss
Bigthome
Thin
Ejty
Portal Man Hacked and Robbed Near Catholic Church Yard
Warner Childs, a Portal, North Dakota resident, was attacked by two unknown men while returning home around midnight. He was found unconscious in the Catholic church yard with head injuries and brick wounds. $50 was taken from his clothing and another $50 overlooked. Childs remains in precarious condition. robbers not yet found. Mr and Mrs A Oothoudt, wintering near Rafael Minnesota, have returned to Babella for summer while he tends his regular vocation as a well driller.
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Portal
N. D
Warner Childs
Childs
Mrs. A
Oothoudt
Rafael
Minn
Ba ~Bella
Mr. Oothoudt
Velva Man Burned In Stove Explosion
Velva North Dakota story reports J. Burrill, vice president of a local machine business, badly burned when he poured gasoline on a wood stove to light it. The blast set his clothes aflame. he and his wife jumped from a window to escape. His condition is described as critical and dire for the once quiet town.
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Velva
D. J. Burevill
Ifeia
First Forty Fort Berthold Land Filers Confirmed
Minot North Dakota May 4 The bulk of the first forty land filings at Fort Berthold is complete except for CG F Conners of Minot who delayed filing due to a prior claim. All others qualified to file and took land Jude McPhain notes it is the first time this condition has occurred. A locator association formed with C Larin of Parshall as president and W P Miller of Minot as secretary.
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Minot
N. D
Fort Berthold
CG. F. Conners
Jude Mec-Phain
Clarin of
Parshall
W.P. Muler
Optimistic North Dakota Farmer Sees Record Crop Potential
Mandan May 4 Local real estate man Charles F Bilis dismisses pessimism about a backward season. He notes winter rains and late plowing hurt, yet cites big crops in past backward springs and reports rising farm activity on land near Standing Rock reservations. He predicts North Dakota will set a national crop record. Elders and merchants face less worry as farmers surge ahead.
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Mandan
N. D
Charles F. Bilis
Mr. Eula
J. &. Bowers
R. H. Proudfoot
Chicago
North
Imkota
Flolla
North Dakota
Mr. Elis
Standing Rock
Elis
Grief Caused Death of Trainman Conductor Sylvester
Mundan May 4 A Northern Pacific conductor Charles O Sylvester who died at Glendive Mont hospital is described by fellow workers as driven by grief over a lawsuit and past trouble rather than a medical ailment He faced a Dickinson trial last year on a charge of shooting and killing his wife and resumed work though health declined A hospital operation for ulcers and gallstones preceded his death.
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Mundan
N. C
Charles O. Sylvester
Northern Pacifi
Glendiv
Mont
Geref
Dickinsom
Sylvester
Belfield
Local notes on farms and people in Harmonious area
Grand View T O Hysjulien visited Noonan for business while Nels Lessop erects a fine bungalow on his farm William Wilke plans a new barn after seeding Henry Ludke trips to Columbus and April is noted as the only summer month last year Seed tests show low vitality Ada Norby resigns from Farmers store Larson Miss Marie Hatleird returns from Minot and Lignite Frank Johnson threshes at Larsonda Fred Burau receives lumber to build a large barn John Wallin builds a modern farm residence C Ronholdt Harmonious assessor completes Als polls A Peterson at Working St the Bert Sorlie ducks stroll nearby
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T. O. Hysjulien
Noonan
Nels Lessop
Ada Norby
Larson
Christ Helgeson
Divide County
Elmer Evenson
Daley
Marie Hatleird
Miss Opeterson
Bert Sorlie
Wedding Bells Ringing At Harmonious Village News
Gophers fewer this nesting season with many present. Grand View enrollment at 27, Odin Yoder from Independence hires at Mat DeGardel farm, barn moved for a new one. Mr and Mrs Frank Burau hosted dinner. Pappy couple Arthur Wilke welcomed a baby boy.
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George Witty
Larson
Grand View School
M. A
Siverin Haglien
Rothesay
Minnesota
Echo Farm
Grandma
Witty
Odin Yoder
Towa
Mat DeGardel
Mra
Burau
Harmonious
Hans Anderson
Arthur Wilke
Runaway Team Kills Its Loader in North Dakota
John B Thoms 23 was killed when a team pulling a lumber load ran away, crashed into a telephone pole, and threw him beneath the wreckage. He worked for Cunningham Cray company. inquest by Coroner Orson due today. Remains to be shipped to Fessenden for burial.
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Kenware
N. D
John B Thoms
Thoms
Cunningham Cray Company
Simost
Fessenden
Corone Orson
Hurisl
Thems
Lere
Corn as a Key to North Dakota Farm Prosperity
North Dakota farming hinges on corn and legume crops argues Dean Hetry quoting Weeds and Feeding. He says corn boosts livestock, animal products, and grain yields. expanding seed corn quality and local testing is essential for success at the North Dakota Experiment Station.
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North Dakota
Dean Hetry
Cables Laid for White Way Bowbells Contract Near Completion
Contractor Gust Swangon finishes concrete work and cable burial for the White Way in Bowbells. Only setting of poles on the concrete base and final connections remain, expected to be completed within a week.
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Bowbells
Gust. Swangon Ang He
Northgate Notes Include Accidental Shooting And Repairs
Miss Laura Walsh returned home after visiting Rugby. Mrs Anderson shot her husband in the shoulder while gopher hunting. Dr Grogan assessed him as doing well. Several locals moved, visited family, or took jobs. a scaffold accident left Harry Vaupel with non fatal bruises. Jimmie Johnston joined Carter's elevator crew at Flaxton.
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Laura Walsh
Rugby
N. D
Anderson
Grand Trunk
Northgate
Sask
Grogan
Flaxton
Pete Koch
Walter Lowe
P. G. Neville
Montana
Harry Vaupel
K. ©. Sanderson
George Felton
Lowie Lear
Mike Flan
Helen Hovland
Hhowbells
K. Sanderson
George Leslie
Bowhells
Madden, Sr
Tommy
Feeding the Work Horse for Optimal Output
North Dakota Experiment Station explains horse feeding differs from cattle. The horse needs concentrated grain daily with the heaviest portion in the evening and water before feeding to improve digestion. Overly large hay meals after grain can push grain from the stomach, reducing digestion efficiency.
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North Dakota Experiment Station
County Surveyor Advances Meld Work Across Unplatted Areas
County Surveyor, Hy, clis started last week on the Meld work of platting the outlying parts of the city not platted before. He has worked several weeks in his office awaiting suitable weather to proceed. Earlier in the week he was in the west portion of town where property owners report fences set back from the line. He is assisted by Geo Shauf.
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Cli
Geo
Shauf
Tme
J. ©. Norlin
Bia
John
Bowbells High School Senior Play Mr. Bob at Royal Theatre
Bowbells High School seniors present the comedy Mr. Bob with a plage stricken maid Jenkins the butler and Mr Brown in a lively all star cast. The show promises good clean fun and charm with Kitty Philip Aunt Becky and others, May 12 at 8 30 pm at the Royal Theatre.
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Bowbells High School
Bob
Patty
Jenkins
Brown
Kitty
Philip
Becky
Royal Theatre
Local Calls And Visits From Area Residents
Bowbells Prairie P. D. Peterson and Peter Christiansen and families called at Geo. Hansens Sunday. Carlson and Richard Anderayang attended a young peoples meeting at Graplands near Niobe Wednesday evening. Mrs Anna and Mrs Bam Knutson called at Lawrence Lason's Monday.
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P. D. Peterson
Peter Christiansen
Geo. Hansens
Carlsong
Richard Anderayng
Young Peoples
Graplands
Niobe
Anna
Bam Knutson
Lawrence Lasens
Local notes mix with theater previews and business talk
A jumble of visits and social calls fills a rural community page with names like Martin Thompson and Fred Johnson, while business moves include A Ward buying Bowbelly land for potatoes and H A Hanson fencing his property yard. The Royal Theatre adverts promote The Triangle encores and a Saturday program featuring The Strange Story of Sylvia Gray, plus stove-high mentions of Parshall and Minot connections.
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Royal Theatre
Sylvia Gray
Rye
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the Tribune
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Peterson
Cartor Township
Portal Man
Kolders
Olope
Grand View
LM Reny Si Correspondenty
R. T. Blenkner
Danglie
Algona
Iowa
Prom Stam
Bowbells Prairie
Aftr
Martin Thompson
Jacobaens
B. Kirkelie
J. Finke
Fred Johnsons
Charley Wilson
Charley Carlson
Gladys Anderson
David Emnet
Christ
Danielson
Hozel
Elmer
Howard Robinson
Martin Peterson
Esther Peterson
Job
Nels Beck
James
Whitetall, Mont
A. Ward
Eaeh Bowbelly
J. Tady
Judge Randall
Poatoes
Way
H. A. Hanson
Hhe
Hanson
J. B. Mowers
Richardson
Ambrose
Fortuna
Boo
Vernon G. Steneracn
Stotes
Burke County
Fort Berthold Reservation
Stendersen
Ushia Caves
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