Two Children Die in Kerosene Explosion at Hurke County
In Hurke County a kerosene can exploded in the Mertes home fatally burning two boys, Raymond 14 and Benjamin 4. Raymond died at two, Benjamin at 11. Mrs Mertes and daughter Helen 11 were at church. The accident occurred about nine in the morning during breakfast preparations. The family later held a double funeral at St Joseph's church attended by a large crowd.
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Hurke County
Mike Mertes
Raymond
Benjamin
Aerh
Mr. Mertes
Clarencé
Henry
Mick
Andrew
Rayce
Henry Wee
Mettes
St. Joseph's Church
Tfpim
Peorte
Teastii
Walt
Solegin
Waaswald Rey
Otto Weisper
Oes
Lehardt
Gratitude From Community After Funeral Support
The grateful group thanks those who attended the illness and funeral events and who offered comfort during a time of loss. Special appreciation goes to donors for meals and to those who provided burial and grave-side support and sympathy during this difficult period.
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Turniahed
Youth 15 Crushed Under Speeding Dray Car
Eckelson North Dakota May 19 Ralph Lutz 18 of Eckelson was instantly killed when he fell or was dragged from the front end of a pushcar being pushed by a speeder. Both cars ran over him crushing his skull. He was the son of Eckelson’s section foreman.
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Eckelson
N. D
Ralph Lutz
Rainmaking venture begins in Alberta region
Medicine Hat Alta May 19 Charles M Hatfield Rainmaker for United Farm Areas Association of Alberta began operations May 1 in a 100 mile radius. Nearly an inch of rain has fallen across the territory. The group pays Hatfield 1000 per inch for up to eight inches in May June and July. A guarantee fund covers this. He claims to tap moisture laden clouds though his exact method is not revealed.
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Medicine Hat
Alta
Bince Charles M. Hatfiald
Offeral Vrainmaker
United Farm Qrs Association of
Alberta
United Warmers Association
Hatfield
Court Finds Treasurer Could Not Tie General Funds in Time Deposits
In Burleigh County last Monday Judge W L Nuessle ruled that the county treasurer had no right to lock county money in the general fund as time deposits but could place funds in the sinking fund as needed to pay obligations. The Bank of North Dakota was named a legal depository and need not furnish collateral before deposits. The court’s sole doubt concerned retiree treasurer ties that prevent the successor from paying county debts. The hearing grew from a mandamus petition demanding the retired treasurer return about 200000 deposited with the Bank of North Dakota in timed certificates. A final decision is expected later in the week. The case backs a Burke County suit and could influence that action as bankers decried the move to shift funds to North Dakota banks. Meanwhile, Treasurer Jansen works to clear warrants and restore monthly state tax reports to the state auditor, with substantial sums in hail and general tax funds awaiting disposition.
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W. L. Nuessle
Dietrict
Burleigh' S
H. P. Knappen
Bank of North, Dakota
Burleigh County
Knappen
I. A
Burke County
Larsen
Pts
Burleigh
Dami Ag
Burke
Flaxton
Timea
Columbus
North Dakota
Bank of North Dakota
Ocal
Jansen
Larsep
Jensem
Focal Banks
Flaxton Times
Columbus Reporter
A. Bagsgate
Tribune 10
Eastgate
Agricultural College
State Board
Saatgate
L. A
Nonpartisan League
Kopriva
Buat
Raron
Road fund mismanagement noted in 1921 county records
1921 figures show the road fund carrying 437.78 in warrants and certificates. Former official Larsen reportedly left 4,380.78 tied up in time certificates rather than paying warrants as required. Treasurer Jensen is cleaning up the fund, with several outstanding warrants listed from 1920 and early 1921.
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Larsen
Jensen
Alleged Auto Thieves jailed in Minot area case
Minot North Dakota May 19 5K H Brenvick former Minot postmaster was arrested by Chief of Police Byrne on a grand larceny and burglary warrant linked to auto thefts. England formerly of Fargo and Stenvick were arrested by the Ward County sheriff and brought to Minot. England held on a $1000 bond pending preliminary hearing.
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Minot
N. D
H. Brenvick
Byrne
A. B. (Bing
England
Fargo
Stenvick
Ward County Sheriff S Department
Valley City
Minot Auto Company
Girl Buries Her Dead Baby Dies in Walcott
Julia Lund, 24, died at her mother’s home in Walcott after a physician was summoned. A coroner and officials found a newborn infant partially buried in a barn. The child was stillborn. Officials could not determine if the mother buried the baby alone or with help. No evidence of the father or other assailants was found.
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Diver
Pocket theft shocked Clemency in Bismarck court
In Bismarck North Carolina on May 19 Justica Cagselman, chosen by a man posing as Frank Miller with many aliases, faced a wior offense after Miller, his client, was charged. Miller received a suspended sentence and was told to leave. As Widdings said farewell, Miller stole $20 from Cagselman's pocket after pocketing the money for court appearance. The thief vanished.
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Bismarck
N. C
Justica Cagselman
Frank Miller
Miller
Widdings
Cagselman
Removal of County Agent Eastgate Sparks Paper War
The Flaxton Times and Columbus Reporter attack Eastgate’s removal as county agent, blaming political meddling and Nonpartisan League pressure. The Tribune defends local farmers, noting Eastgate was not confirmed and that townships like Van Berkom are well organized and fair.
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Eastgate
Nonpartisan League
van Berkoma
Kastyas
van Berkoms
van Berkom
the Tribune
Columbus
Flaxton
Tastgate
League
van~ Berkonia
Varabonda
Auich
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Simday
Bowbells
County Tressurer
R. Jensen
Raymont
Annmaker
Tribune
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