Trial Heard at Towner Over Staff Murder Case
John Staff of the North Prairie farm faces murder charges with attorney E R Sinkler seeking a venue change which is expected to be granted. J Palda Jr and Dorr H Carroll assist the prosecution as the case opens in Ward County District Court before Judge J Barr. Nearby, Olof A Olson faces assault and gun- related charges in two other county cases, while a pigging conviction and a related beer-money claim involve Olson and a colored boy witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Staff
North Prairie
Suse
Betorney
E.R. Sinkler
Grant
J. Palda, Jr
Cner
Dorr H. Carroll
Ae Palda
Towner
J Barr
Petaines
Mt Towner
Olof A. Olson
Olof
Olson
Iet
Bissell
Bissel
Haene Stenet
Fessenden
Murray
Democrats Hunt Governor Candidate In Sparse Field
Democrats scout potential contenders including John Jr. Anderson of the American Society of Eu and Jones of Rock, with J Nelson Kelly of Grand Forks Schools named as a possible speaker. The party aims to field a strong candidate for governor and elevate campaign energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imary
Phoutras
John Jr. Anderson
American Society of EU
Jones of
Rock
J. Nelson Kelly
Grand Forks
Stolen Rambler Recovered in Canadian Border Drive
Sheriff Kelley tracked Earl Jacobson and a damaged Rambler across the Canadian line north of Antler. Road conditions delayed return. a second trip planned this week with Jacobson. Two brothers named Cady suspected for taking the car during the Old Settlers' celebration. Car heavily damaged with fenders removed and upholstery cut. about 200 in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Kelley
Earl Jacobson
Antler
Mr. Jacobson
Cady
Lloyd
No Man's Land
Ialare
Surrey Elevator Doubles Stock After Record Year
Surrey Farmers Grain Association stockholders praise 175000 bushels of grain handled last year. A A Robinson, manager, delivered a 100 percent stock dividend and 16 percent cash distribution. Capital increased from six thousand to twelve thousand dollars, about a hundred stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surrey Farmers' Grain Assa
A.A. Robinson
Conedrn
Harthouse Expands Real Estate and Hide House Leadership
E A Harthouse, longtime hide and fur dealer, has acquired the Lyman Land Co real estate interests and will run the office on East First Street with Tommy Roche sharing space. Harthouse plans to keep the hide business, has hired a manager, and is seen as a strong, hustling operator. John Bruegger of Williston, head of the North Dakota Retail Merchants Association, passed through Minot en route home from Fargo where he presided at a state convention. Bruegger, a Democratic National Committeeman, is a key political figure whose recommendations attract broad support despite occasional discontent from some office seekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Harthouse
Lyman Land Co
East First
Tommy Roche
Harthorne
Harthouse
John Bruegger
Williston
North Dakota Retail Merchants’ State Association
Minot
Fargo
Bruegger
Murray Court Exits 44 Cases In Last Term
The court disposed of forty four cases in the last term with the judge handling every matter capably. The sessions proceeded in an orderly fashion and the official performance received praise for efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudge
Willis Township Gopher Bounty Prompts Town Effort
Willis township offered a 2 cent bounty on gophers until June 16. The ladé brought to clerk Henry Bock more tails, with Clifford Harding reporting over 500. The Bobby Burns picnic is today at Wilpon pan-Col with Scarlett as master of ceremonies and a Scotch program this afternoon. Justice Brace of the Supreme court planned to attend but was called to Wisconsin on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Township
Henry Bock
Clifford Harding
Bobby” Burns
Wilspon Pan - Col
Alex. Scarlett
Justice Brace
Supreme Court
Wisconsin
Marriage License Refused Under New State Law
In Minot North Dakota July 16 the first record of a marriage license under the new state law occurred when Fred Boach of Goodrich sought a license for a couple, but they failed to meet the insanity provision. The groom is described as insane and the couple presented themselves for examination by Dr A Donker. parole status noted for one party. The Lymann family leaves for San Diego after the licensing event in a Chalmera car with Glidden tourists, planning to travel via Glacier Park to their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Lyman
San Diego
Cali
Glacier Park
Labyetages
Minot Parta
Lyzaan
McClusky
N. D
Fred Boach
Goodrich
Ranii
A. Donker
Farmara' Plense at Logan for farmers' fair
A fragmentary note describes a big farmers' pignie to be held at Logan next week with invitations extended and a festive tone. It mentions the Hecker el lub and a dandy time, but details are unclear due to OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
McCutcheon Named Chief Game Warden for North District
E. B. McCutcheon of this city was named chief game warden for the northern district replacing Georg Hart who was dismissed by the board. He was chosen at a board meeting in St John on Thursday and qualified in Fargo the next day. He is already attending to duties and is expected to make an excellent record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. McCutcheon
Georg Hart
McCutcheon
St. John
Fargo
Lr. McCutcheon
Ward County Assesses 318 Autos This Year
Ward County reports 318 automobiles assessed this year with many newer than April 1. Average value set at 145 dollars per machine while some were as low as 25 dollars. Commissioners note valuations may be too low but cannot raise one without adjusting all. They seek a law change to cap auto assessments and raise license to 10 dollars to fund road work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward County
Grand Presents A-1 Musical Comedy The Time The Place and The Girl
Manager Repole of the Grand booked an A-1 musical comedy for Saturday night. Three talented girls sang and danced as the comediennes delivered clever work. An ongoing slate of similar attractions is planned, with The Bell Hop featuring gorgeously gowned performers Friday and Saturday. Attendees are assured clean, engaging entertainment and value for money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repole
The
Grand
Comedienes
Halvorson Names Law Partner in Local Firm Change
Halvorson and C C Wysong leave BC Pards Auker Greene after two years to form Hull and Wysong. Wysong regarded as a promising young attorney, brings status to the new partnership serving this section of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wysong
Halvor Halvorson
Halford
Halvorson
C.C. Wysong
BC Pards
Auker & Greene
Hull & Wysong
Atorneys
Derthold Man Bound Over On Nuisance Charge
George Taylor, owner of a Berthold pooh hall, held to district court under $500 bail by Judge Lynch on charge of maintaining a common nuisance. Hearing after noon with many Berthold witnesses. He surrendered to the sheriff later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geome Taylor
Geofge Taylor
Berthold
Bull Moose Magazine May Be Published Here
George J. Nelson publisher of the Martin Searchlight was in the city Monday and discussed publishing a Bull Moose monthly magazine here. He conferred with Dorr Carroll and Bull Moosers plan to open their campaign soon after Nelson returned from Sheridan county with material for a county directory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Nelson
Martin Searchlight
Bull Moose
Dorr Carroll
Bull Moosers
Mr. Nelson
Sheridan County
Recall talk stirs Shaw Socialist alliance rumors
The Independent reports rumors that Shaw forces may join with Socialists to seek President Da vis recall from the city commissions. Davin is said to be killed politically, which could help Arthur LeSueur’s future congressional bid. Socialists reportedly aim to keep control within their ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Davis
Independent
Davin
Arthur LeSueur
Congress
Renter Wanted for Hate Pos Mentioned Now
Fragmentary listing from Berthold North Dakota notes a renter is needed for a property near town eight miles away. The mark 17-42 and name T. Murray appear, with mention of hay and a field. Content is unclear due to OCR issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van T. Murray
Berthold
N. D
Progressive movement aims to organize bull moosers nationwide
David Henshaw of Emporis Kan visits Minot with Dorr H Carroll to plan a full Progressive organization in every precinct. Each precinct will raise six dollars, funding local campaigns and about $1600 for the state structure. Henshaw envisions a nationwide ticket and eventual absorption with other parties, noting South’s GOP weakness and uncertain 1916 prognosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Henshaw
Emporis
Kan
Walt Mason
Minot
Dorr H. Carroll
Atute
Henshaw
State
United States
Sives
South
Surrey man claims two egg day by hen
Charlie Eaton of Surrey will file an affidavit claiming his hen laid two eggs in one day this week. His wife found one pearl hard shell egg inside another, suggesting an unusual laying event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Eaton
Surrey
Wheat Placed On Free List In Tariff Debate
Washington reports an agricultural tariff plan places wheat and flour on the free list with a 45 percent ad valorem countervailing duty on imports from countries imposing duties on U S goods. Potatoes gain free entry with a 10 percent countervailing duty. rye and rye flour stay free. corn is taxed 5 cents a bushel. Northwestern senators push for fixed duties rather than dependence on foreign laws. Senator McCumber pledges to fight for stronger protection. discussion starts in the Senate Wednesday after Mel Mcumber's Monday speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee
United States
Finance Committee
Northwestern
McCumber
North Dakota
Fiance
Senate
Clapp
Mel Cumber
Lone Star Farmers Picnic Highlights Community Event
The Lone Star Farmers' Club held a picnic at Albert Ebert's south of Glenburn on July 11 with about fifty attendees. A farmer’s wife prepared a substantial dinner and an afternoon program featured readings and performances by local residents including Earl and Harvey Hammond, Ruth, Eva, Clarence and Ray Walton, Claude Winter, James and Arthur Frund, Carolina Gowin, and Miss Johnson. Anthony Walton gave a reading. Mrs Ebert delivered a poem likely to be published. F B Wood reported on farm work and W A Peck reviewed experiments and farming this year.
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Lone Star Farmers’ Club
Albert Ebert
Glenburn
Earl
Harvey Hammond
Ruth
Eva
Clarence
Ray Walton
Claude Winter
James
Arthur Frund
Carolina
Gowin
Miss Johnson
Anthony
Walton
Household Goods Exemption Tax Law Noted in Ward County
A new law exempts household goods up to 850 from tax. In Ward county one assessor report shows 20 dollars taxable goods, while another township reports none. The city commission orders a Seagrave auto fire engine from Minneapolis for 6868 with 80 horsepower, 40 gallons of chemical fluid, 1500 feet of hose, and capacity for 10 men, delivery set for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward County
Seagrave Co
Minneapolis
Two Pleaded Guilty on Opium Den and Assault Charges
Sam Tong, described as a wannaman, pleaded guilty before Judge Murray on Tuesday to conducting an opium den on First Street. Frank Jackson pleaded guilty to assault and battery. The men will be sentenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Tong
Murray
First Street
Frank Jackson
Minot Architect Drawing Plan For Williston School Hall
Architect J. C. Woodruff completes plans for a new Williston school hall. The contract will be let July 28 and the building, costing about $20,000, will serve as wings for a high school structure to be completed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
J. C. Woodruff
Williston
Daughter Nearing Death Reaches Home From Minnesota
G. H. Berg the Surrey merchant received a telegram from Vining Minnesota stating his daughter Mrs. Gunhilde Temroth was not expected to live. He departed for Vining Monday afternoon to be with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Berg
Surrey
Vining, Minn
Gunhilde Temroth
Gama and Five Minot Artists Aid Eras in Thirsty Heist
A quintet of Minot pasteboard artists who spent the Fourth at Berthold allegedly acted as their own lawmen and secured all the beer one man kept for himself. In a failure to guard a stash of amber, the beer was stolen by an unnamed thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berthold
For Sale Cheap 8 ft Binder in Surrey North Dakota
Classified ad notes an 8 foot binder for sale in Surrey North Dakota, unused. Contact Tru Sweet for price and pickup details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surrey
N.D
The Bell Hop at the Grand Theatre Delights Audiences
J H Markle presents The Hop at the Grand on July 18 and 19 a breezy two act musical comedy by Brummell and Hester featuring W Everett Ethelyn Grayce Babe Hudson Hazel McKee George Allen Dan Friendly Lawrence Bringham and a lavish chorus Polish dance by Babe and Olx Hudson and songs including Pull in Love Little Girls from Home It’s Nice to Be in Love on a Lovely Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Theatre
J. H. Markle
Hary Brummell
Vernon Hester
W. Everett
Ethelyn Grayce
Babe Hudson
Hazel McKee
George Allen
Dan Friendly
Lawrence Bringham
Babe
Olx Hudson
the Bowery
Mission festival at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church
St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran plans next Sundays mission festival with forenoon service at 10 30 led by Rev T Hinck of Great Bend ND and an afternoon English service after 2 30 led by Rev M Bierwagen of Dresden ND German services featured with English translation noted. Ample seating and on site dinner. Velva speaker J M Devine to address summer school and locals on Abraham Lincoln in evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's
J. M. Devine
Velva
Abraham Linc Coln
State Smedley case headed to Towner trial
The State sues Smedley for embezzlement. He is charged after a blanked period in which he was formerly employed by D. A. Dinnle as a bookkeeper. The case moves toward trial in Towner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smedley
Towner
D. A. Dinnle
Scarlett Sells at Factory Prices
Col Alex Scarlett promotes the Scarlette Offee company at a West city site, touting cheap goods to attract customers. The note highlights factory pricing and hopes to boost sales through direct offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarlett
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Palda
Cady Bros
Surrey Farmers' Elevator
Lyman Co
Visita Minot
Murray's Court
Lymann
NEW Law
Groom
Farmara’ Plense
EB. McCutcheon
George Hart
Ward
Derthold
Bull Moose Magazine
Circle
Tagus
K. D
F. C. Wlather
Yellowstone Park
Emporia, Kan
Lone Star Farmers Picnic
Minnesota
Mission Services
Wm. H. Hartmann
Devine
Alex Scarlett
Caio
Saa House
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