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Newspaper
The State Line Herald
Location
North Lemmon, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
6
The weekly Washington notes summarize U S political shifts, naval and interior department actions, and state events. It cites reports on Indian affairs, river and port policies, and notable deaths and crimes. The column lists domestic and foreign developments, including naval plans, unrest in South America, and personnel changes in government and industry.
Tense feud between Kermit and Noonan deepens after Manhart a Kermit hardware merchant is arrested on arson charges following a fire that destroyed a building slated for a competing Noonan store. Noonan merchants claim a Noonan agent offered Manhart $200 to relocate. Manhart denies and cites engine negligence as possible cause. The incident heightens cross-town hostility as authorities pursue the case.
Ward County Democrats met at Minot to organize caucuses March 1 in precincts and to set the county convention for March 23 in the Minot courthouse. Delegates at large will be chosen with fractional votes from the last gubernatorial race. No endorsement of a presidential candidate will occur at this time.
The agricultural college board met at the college in Fargo and elected FG Schollander superintendent of the substation at Williston. Porter of Crystal was named superintendent of the demonstration farms and will move to Fargo soon. The board adjourned after discussing new buildings at the AC and other matters, to reconvene April 8. Attending were Clarke Kelley Devily Lake, Bo N. Stone, LaMoure, James Roulford, Warren, N. C. Nelson, Mayville, H. R. Hartman, Pose
Three editors jailed in Hismarck confessed after Deputy McDorald pressed questions. They said they intended to force entry at Lenhart's Dry Goods next to Howls, but entered the wrong store and took only small items to cover the theft. Maj. Steadman tried to elicit more but got little.
A well known actor says that during a South Carolina tour his company visited a club where the dispensary system is in use. When asked what periodicals they had, the Unsky attendant replied in drill and humor that they offered corn liquor, beer and wine, mostly corn liquor.
C. C Jenss proprietor of Garrison Wood and Iron works disappeared after leaving Garrison on March 19. Relatives fear accident or death as no word has come since. He is about five foot six, light hair, bold on top, long light moustache, hazel eye with the other covered by a white growth. He left on a business trip and his whereabouts are unknown.
Milton Tillers of the Soil leads a gathering after a farmers institute in Milton to discuss forming a farmers elevator and lumber yard. Senator Plain chairs, 8 A. Wrolle acts as secretary, and the group votes to incorporate with a capital stock of 100 for grain and fuel. Stock subscriptions are reported and another meeting is planned to finalize organization.
Three soldiers from Fort Lincoln are jailed in Bismarck County for burglary at Bests clothing store Sunday night. Musicians Brown and Young and Private Lynch of Company Sixth Infantry are held after a waitress identified a gold pin as loot. Police arrested the men after the waitress reported the pin and Chief Care coordinated the inquiry.
Judge Murray in Minot issues arrest warrant for George MeHattip of Foxhelm accused of threatening to kill neighbor Lawrence E. Gregerson over a homestead dispute. Warrant seeks bond to keep the peace while other local cases surface including a matter involving Mrs Mabs and intoxicating sale, plus community efforts in Lakota for a boys reading room and gym as a counter to pool halls.
The people of Bottineau will vote on the proposition to levy a tax for the maintenance of a public library at the coming city election.
New town Almont sees two banks while Mercer’s hotel burned. Lisbon creamery restarts. Mandan to get postal free delivery June 1. Adams to organize AOUW lodge. Bismarck gains three railroad operators. Verona gains a resident minister. Hatton Woodmen grow. Mayville YMCA organized. Hamilton welcomes Illinois settlers. Farm near Sharon sells for 16 000 in cash or 20 50 per acre. Carnegie library propositions advance in several towns. Sleighing boosts Hankinson business. Crystal pupils attend farmers’ institute. Brinsmade considers fire equipment bond of about 2 500. Building progresses at Blaisdell. Towner voters approve waterworks. Mohall hosts Masons dance. Carrington man jokes about the grip. Park River foresters expand. Jamestown to host Wagner’s Parasol with orchestra. Lisbonites enjoy Sunny and dust. Grand Forks previews draw crowds. Ellendale business volume rises. Janestown veterinarian practicing without license. law compliance urged. Rail depots restructured to meet nine hour law. Mandan to offer free delivery service. Devils Lake to gain D N G L telegraph ops. Sargent County farmer keeps an orange tree. Goodrich hosts lodge events. Park River and others expanding. Legislative moves include county detectives and farm elevator enforcement.
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