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Newspaper
The State Line Herald
Location
North Lemmon, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1909
Page
6
A Friday issue published in Newtlene mon Adameennis Neeth Donets, opposite Lucun, appears with marginals on the Maral and Prize Laurel competition. The notice mentions a helsing sean City and the Cblears region.
Wind damage to light buildings and roofs reported after a Saturday gust. Local residents note haying, harvest plans, and multiple moves including Lemmon Aberdeen and Howe. Residents attend dances, visits, fencing projects, and farm improvements amid regional activity.
Local notes from Bentley include new hire Carl L. Boat at Sheep Creek coal mine and a busy haying season with more stored this year. Abraham Johnson sold a relinquishment near the mine to Ralph Olson. Dr G H Brown injured in horseback incident last week. Win, Pomeroy and crew haying for Cecil Rose. A dance occurred at P J Peterson’s granary last Saturday. Waukesha right of way agent passed through Bentley last Monday. Bentley Library Society program and social at Bentley Hall Friday July 24. New officers elected: Tres Mia, John Decker. Vice Pres Ora Sim, Lee Howard Bansey, reas. Cecil Rose. Bentley baseball beat Mott 2 to 1. batteries: Howard and Jarrix for Bentley, Wright and Stone for Mott. Marriage at Hettinger Tuesday July 19: Peter J Peterson of Bentley wed Hilda Johnson of Waterville Town. Groom a Spring Butte pioneer farmer. bride from near Peterson’s former home in Lowa. They begin housekeeping on groom’s homestead near Spring Butte. Best wishes for a long, happy married life.
Thunderhawk Items says Miller shows barley nearing ready, Geo Wheiland completes his house with family eager to move in. Geo Wasser finishes a new roof as winter nears. A large turnout gathered at Chesney schoolhouse last Sunday where Mrs Lake spoke on temperance and women’s suffrage. Lew Wendell works on hay for A S Tubbs this week.
The Milwaukee road pursues expansion into the western Dakotas with plans to enter Dunn and McKennie counties and push toward the Yellowstone confluence. The venture would create new small stations and villages, likely preserving existing prominent towns like Laiminan and limiting rival growth. The mainline competition with Northern Pacific is noted as a historical factor shaping this expansion.
James Clayton, accused in a Bowman horse theft, presented an alibi supported by four witnesses claiming he was at their farm during the alleged crime. Authorities had pursued him to a ranch near the Cave Hill after a prior claimant disappeared with horses. The owner later identified him, but the defense maintained his presence at Bowman, casting doubt on the state's case.
Kaiser and Praehl, railroad contractors, secured grading of about 40 miles of road on the Milwaukee south branch and arrived in Lemmon with 75 teams to mobilize supplies. They plan to sublet much work and expect trains to run on the new branch late next year, aiming to capture western Dakota opportunities after decades of failed rival attempts.
For sale a threshing machine first etuns J. H. Case engine 25 HP with a 6 in by 38 in separator sate tmuake and eight Hin John Deere engine and plows. The whole for sale at a Bargain. Steffen Bros. 2 miles north of Lemmon South Dakota.
Rev Mc Donald, evangelist linked to the S D Baptist conference, leads ongoing tent meetings on Main Street. A Sunday service is set for 11 o clock with public invitation extended. Also noted are local notices about Lee Sam Tucker for blacksmithing and the Braught Investment Co offering farm loans. Horses to pasture sought with water access three miles northeast of town, listing $1.50 monthly. contact WALLACE WORDEN at the Land Office Block.
Ready cash advertised for farm loans with no delays and crop insurance options. Also notes a death in the Owens household, a job ad for an experienced engineer or operator in Lemmon, Marmarth horse sale and Carnival of sports next week, and travel plans of B R Watt visiting St Paul Chicago and Iowa.
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