Minot Auto Co dealers convene with Northwest firms
The annual Minot Auto Co dealers convention gathered in the city for three days, drawing prominent North Dakota and Montana auto retailers. Talks extolled record Overland and Willys-Knight sales, tractor offers, and strong credit standing, with speakers outlining plans for a 1919 campaign and dealer cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot Auto Co
North Dakota
Montana
Overland
Willys-Knight
Dalers
Senne
Northwest
Gulso Writes About Wyoming Oil
Gulso, former Blaisdell rancher now in Thermopolis, describes ideal winter, mixed weather in North Dakota, and local traffic. He notes O’Brien and Kiteman in Minot, mentions a sewer project, a $17,000 building last year, and Wyoming oil discussions. He observes ranches in mountains for cattle and sheep, with high freight costs acknowledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. O'Brien
T. W. O'Brien
G. N
Minot
Wyoming
Wyomi
Minot Normal Prag Clarke Announces Summer Term Start
Prag Clarke of the Piet Noro School announces a summer term beginning June 1 and running twelve weeks until August 8. The term offers a fine opportunity for students and a chance to join the term, with memberships being made available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot Normal
Prag. Clarke
Piet Noro School
Minot News Shares Tragedy and Triumph in Brief
Influenza takes Mrs Edna Lehman at Alma Wisconsin. her husband and four siblings survive. Ben Schroeder from Minot attends funeral as influenza and pneumonia claim a life in Alma. Grand Forks hosts Builders Association election. D See and P J Con attend. Coaxing hens to lay: Risley promotes mash recipes. molasses tank explodes in Boston killing nine and injuring sixty-two.
Husband and Wife Die Within Week in Alma
Schroeder learns his brother died of influenza and pneumonia in Alma. He had just returned from Alma for his sister's funeral and left his brother-in-law in bitterness. A small son, five years old, loses both parents within days, intensifying the family tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schroeder
Alma
Fan
Former Ward County Banker Triprinanea Trial Tale
Ryan Duluth Minnesota January 22 testimony explained how worthless certificates of deposit were used to buy bank stock and seek a cashier role. Judge Hughes gave an indeterminate sentence up to ten years at Stillwater Penitentiary as the man recounted embezzlement and the life in banking. He later pled guilty to embezzling 16662 dollars from Mesaba State Bank of Proctor Minnesota in a separate case.
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Ward County
Triprinanea
Ryan
Duluth
Minn
Givine
C. A. Martinson
Martin Hugh
Hughes
Stillwater
Niobe
North Dakota
Pprones
Mesaba State Bank of
Proctor
Minti
Lane Returns From Army Service To Mo HalI Tribune News
Charles Lane publisher of the Mo hall Tribune News is in the city enroute home from service in half a dozen camps. He received his honorable discharge and may leave the state soon. Lane served at Jefferson Barracks Camp Mercin near Washington Camp Hill Camp Stewart Camp Alexander and Newport News headquarters. He speaks several languages including German and once worked as an interpreter.
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Lane
Charles Lane
Mohall
Jefferson Barracks
Camp Mercin
Washington, D. C
Camp Hill
Camp Stewart
Camp Alexander
Newport News
Noted local figure dies after brief illness in Da kota
Noted figure TL McArehur aged BA died Sunday in St Paul after a brief illness. He served as secretary to Congressman Baer and held posts including Bottineau postmaster for years. He was elected to several terms in the state senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TL McArehur
Dakota
St. Paul
Aes
Baer
Arthur
Bottineau
Oren
Vorter Maced Under Arrent On Train Patrol Run In
A man described as a smoked Irishman was arrested after a G N train arrived, with authorities detaining him while transit operations paused. The incident occurred late at night amid inquiries involving a rival of Fargo, with references to Ser eelev quarters and sea trade disputes.
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G. N
Fargo
Remains of Elmer Griffin Buried in Austin Minn
Remains of Elmer E Griffin a young farmer who died at his Des Lacs area home Dec 29 were taken to his boyhood home in Austin Minn for burial. Accompanied by his wife a sister Lois Griffin and brother Chauncey from Fort Worden Wash Efforts were made to express sympathy for the bereaved family. Elmer aged 31 is survived by his wife and three children. His parents Ezra and Mrs Griffin live near Des Lacs. Death caused by pneumonia after influenza. A brother Floyd was killed in action in France three months and one day before Elmer's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer E. Griffin
Des Tacs
Austin
Minn
Baal
Lois Griffin
Chauncey
Fort Warden
Wash
Elmer
Ezra L. Griffin
Des Lacs
Floyd
France
Ebmer
Griffen
Narrow River Rescue Saves Herman Gordon's Son
Jurors George Beck and F A Bauer heard cries from the river near Eastwood Park and pulled Herman Gordon's son from the ice. The boy, about five, was frozen stiff but survived after being brought to shore and returned home. His mother made him comfortable and officials deem no serious injuries likely.
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Herman Gordon
George Beck
Sawyer
F. A. Bauer
Max
Eastwood Park
Melvin Christenson Returns From France War Duty
Melvin Christenson son of Mr and Mrs John Christenson from southwest of Minot has come home after overseas service He saw combat and recounts his experiences including going over the top and his tales from the front
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Melvin Christenson
John Christenson
Minot
Melvin
Licensed to Wed report fragment lists names and ages
A damaged OCR fragment shows several names and ages tied to marriage licensing. Entries include Lewis A McLeod age 19 and Opal Shriver, Ig on E Goodwin age 27, Murial Allee, Walter McGray to $8, Malinda Crawford, Ray Nichol 25 and Dora Hoyle 26, Edward Booth, Sawyer 26, Mabal 0, Maxness, Bergen 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis A. McLeod
Opal Shriver
Walter McGray
Malinda Crawford
Ray Nichol
Dora Hoyle
Edward Booth
Sawyer
Mabal
Maxness
Bergen
Six Deaths Reported In One Thin Week
Six deaths reported in Minot area during a thin week with several influenza fatalities. Winnifred Norris aged one year, Tracy Sunderland 27, Edward Wolbright 25, Mrs Myrtle Emmel 33, Mrs Maris Christenson 33, and Mayville infant Nicodemus five days old all died in January with burials at Rose Hill cemetery. The week also notes musical club activity and Rotary Club talk by Marvin Solein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnifred Norris
James Norris
Rose Hill
Tracy Sunderland
McKenzie County
Edward Wolbright
Northern Produce Co
Rose Hill Cemetery
Myrtle Emmel
Montana
John Emmet
St. Cloud
Inn
Maris J. Christenson
Ears
Jone, Ordean, Wells Co
Norway
Mayville
E. W. Nicodemus
Surrey
Influenza at Minot Normal and Prison Transfer
Influenza cases rise at Minot Normal School with the dormitory third story converted to a hospital under trained nurses. Pat Heenan, state transportation officer, brings a prisoner from Grand Forks to Bramaren penitentiary en route, then adds three more inmates. The group includes a youth charged with patricide in Burke county and others connected to robbery and shotgun incidents.
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Minot Normal School
Pat Heenan
Minot
Grand Forks
Bramaren
Heenan
Burke County
Mountrail
Malloy
John Young
Burlington
Minol
German confiscation of Hoellinger funds in Lorraine
The Windsor hotel proprietor in America was told by his Lorraine lawyer that Germany seized 740 dollars due to Hoellinger from his father. After the war began, the Germans collected 440 dollars from one mortgagor and 300 from another. The lawyer says the Germans must refund, but timing is unknown.
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Il Linot
Prietor
Windsor Hotel
Lorraine
At Hoellinger
Hoellingers
America
Hoellinger
Former Larimore Mayor Dies by Own Hand in Red River
Grand Forks N D Jan 22 Michael Gass prominent merchant and former Larimore mayor committed death by own action last night by jumping into a water chute in Red River near a local ho from which he had escaped His body was found by home guards called out when his absence was noticed Mental derangement from worry over the safety of his entig ithe service was given as the calad i District Court to Convene Fed 16 Clerk of Court Thos Henderson will draw a jury Friday for a term of s trict court to jury ix to report at 10 o week on Pet
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks
N. D
Michael Gass
Larimore
Red River
Calad
I District Court
Thos. Henderson
Pet
Prominent predicts prosperity in northwest building season
Hans J. Meyer of the Pillsbury Co guest in Minot with architect R G Stacy Judd, discussing projects and a bright outlook for Northwest construction. He urges labor and capital harmony, warns against waste, and stresses skilled work and mutual interest alignment as postwar recovery progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans J. Meyer
Charles L. Pillsbury Co
Segiasere
Minneapolis
Minot
R. G Stacy Judd
Mr . Meyers
Northwest
4Ind
Minot High School
Meyer
United States
Tiis
Samuel P. Gompers
W. We
State Normal School Librar y adds volumes and student groups form
A valuable addition to the State Normal School library was made by Mr. T B Hoff of the Minot Electric Company. The collection now totals about 3200 volumes on electricity. Student life includes newly organized Senior and Freshman classes with elected officers and YWCA officers. A Friday evening toast is noted for January 29, 1919, with Mr B E Davis~s role mentioned.
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Normal School
T. B. Hoff
Minot Electric Company
Cora Heitman
Esther Mark
Esther Burr
Edward Malone
Mr. Davis
Charlotte Hodgins
Reynew
van Fleet
Hilda Swenson
Maude Comer
Charlotte Bjorkhind
Asn’t
Edna Anderson
Rae Halvorson
Assi
Hilda Veeder
Clara Place
Ass'n News
Stella Gunter
Viola Craig
Elizabeth Jerdeau
Margaret Eidsness
Selma Fedje
Neta Churchill
Miss Winsted
Widnnesday
BE. Davis
Cee
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Eno Auto CO
Fides
Leland
Parker Farm
Counce
George von Neida
W. Miller
Minot Auto,Co
M. la Rue
Willys-Overland Co
Toleto
Ya Rue
Auto Co
Overland Cars
Dayy
Perean
Tha
Union National Bank
Paxton
Federal Tire Co
Minot Aut. Co
Lang
Wilkinson
Grenora
P. W. Miller
W. J. Toher
L. C. Stearns
O. R. Roellig
G. R. van Sickle
Chas Hammar
Ralph Fox
A. A. McCabe
Harry Eck
0. M. de la
O. O. Kerr
Conrad Bletheslein
Mont
Wm. Peterson
Peterson & Hoff Bros
Douglas
N. Dak
Herman Boltz
Gardena
E. E. Woodall
Woodall & Wilkinson
Kreeatess
Guthrie, N. D
Mr. Rinkel
Rinkel & Dyar
Antler, N.D
John H. Werner
Oscar Sine
Larson Implement Co
Larson, N. D
S. E. Spangrud
Spangrud Mercantile Co
McGregor, N. D
Eivind Tandberg
Noonan
John A. Swanson
Bantry
Gabe Thompson
Stanley Howe Co
Stanley, N. D
Geo. E. Armour
Armour Garage
Lambert, N. D
R. A. Phillips
Sidney, Mont
Nick Shilling
Berthold Mch. Co
Berthold, N. D
J. P. Christenson
Watford City
L. GC. Smette
Upham Mercantile Co
Upham
E. B. Talmadge
Towner
John Hagge
Farmers’ Co-operative Eley, Co
Simjeoe
Bens. Schroeder
D. See
W. R. Foster
Win
Saturnayen
State Association of Hulld- Lehman
Ern and Traders Exchange
Ben. Schroeder
Humphreys Hi
Machine Opera
Wis
Edn. Lehman
Mr. Schroeder
Poon
Wisconsin
Lehman
D. Lee
Minot Sash & Door Co
State Association of Builders & Traders Exchanges
See
Woard
C. D. See
P. J. Con O. A. Peterson
Will EK
Jim
Woodward
Boston Glo
Boston
Melvin Christens
Igon E. Goodwin
Murial Allee
Library Club
Minot Red Cross
Taylor
Strom
Maggee Toyte
Mra. Erenfeld
Robinson
Donald Brunner
Quinn
McDowell
Clarence Walker
Clarence Wyler
University Wisconsin
George Walker
Minot Florist
Marvin Solein
New York
Solein
Independent
Germany
State Normal School
Bertat Jacobson
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