Philippine Treasurer Writes Father About Mountain Province Change
A letter from Charles Olson, treasurer of Benguet, details moving to the new Mountain Province with capital at Bontas, salary increase from 1500 to 2500, and duties including tax collection and regional administration. He notes dangers, travel by river and pony trails, and overseeing 287 011 people across seven sub provinces with limited road access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf A
States
Benguet
Internal Revenue Officer
Register of Deeds
Mining Recorder
Justice of the Peace
Manila
Baguio
Olson
Bontocuself
Adam
Igorrote
America
Torning Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Events
Torning and nearby residents shared a week of visits and gatherings. Notable items include John Stakston’s business trip to Drady, eight confirmants at Olaf Larson with six girls and two boys, and multiple calls by Misses Kyle and Berger families. A Norse congregation event, dances at Monshaugen, and a farewell party for Miss Jane Brooks are mentioned along with town meetings and church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stakston
Drady
Miss Christenson
L. T. Larson
Hans Nybakken
Peter Kyle
Sigur Monsbangen's
D. W. King
L. T
Larson Castle
Eldahl
Olaf Larson
Clara
Olga Berger
Kyle
Monshaugen
LT. Larson
L. Peterson
Andrew Eldahl
Olaf Larsom
Torning
Freedom Boys
Hays
Baptists mistaken at Fargo sowing hope for harvest
A letter from Fargo suggests Christians misread divine will as crops near completion. The writer notes cattle losses and stock recovery plans amid a May timeframe. It lists 23 head of cattle and 3 yearlings stolen or missing, mostly Aberdeen Angus, with a bounty for recovery and retaking stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Minet
Sensational Dash for Liberty Ends in Capture
Wilfred LeBrant, a Stanley resident, was arrested Friday morning for stealing a horse and buggy and fled that night. He was pursued by Sheriff Olson and a posse, was recaptured near the Montana line, and returned to Stanley by automobile. Poe, a former Williston city auditor, was captured near the Montana border after a dramatic escape attempt. He pled guilty to embezzlement and forgery charges, receiving concurrent ten year and three year terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred LeBrant
Stanley
LaBrant
Wild
Poe
Williston
Montana Line
Olson
Sherif
Ile
Sid Bennett
Sidney
Mont
Wyoming
Pow
Yelowstone
Glendive
G. N
Mienot
Hyland
Westhope Eyes New Ball Team for City Market Day
Short State Stories report Westhope's plan to form a local ball team tied to a June 24 market day. They note regional entries, licensing, and civic chatter around small-town developments, with mentions of Willis-ton movers, Bottineau race fears, and court bond rulings affecting Fargo and Pierce County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westhope
Leeds
C. Greenup
Spokane
Hekman
Bottineau County
Wiltlaton Herald
Grand Forks Herald
Bro. Winship
Crabb
Dinwodie
Bantry Advocate
Sam. Clark
Itha South
Wil Hams County
Bottineau
Supreme Court
City of
Fargo
Pierce County
Court House
F. C. Bacon
Granville
Haa
Mr. Bacon
D. B. Bacon
Minot
For Sale: 480 Acre Jones Farm Along the River
480 acre Jones farm for sale along the river ten miles from Minot two miles from Sawyer three miles from Logan terms to buyers. Inquiries at James Johnson’s office in Minot North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Minot
Sawyer
Logan
Jamee Johnson
N. D
Aged Woman Struck by Work Train Near Stanley
Mrs. Metlum, 76, driving toward Stanley, was struck by a work train about one o clock Thursday afternoon east of Stanley. She suffered a compound arm fracture and severe bruises and is not certain to recover. The buggy and horse were severely damaged and she was taken to Stanley Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Boy Resists Dog Catcher Over Unlicensed Terrier
A young boy confronts a dog catcher Saturday when a small black rat terrier, untagged, follows a Western Union messenger. The catcher lassos the terrier, pulling toward the wagon, but the boy grabs the wire and fights to free the dog as his father arrives to back him up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western’ Union
Market notes and local notices from Minot area
Baker reports improving hide market and strong business at Minot Hide and Pur. Prescott returns from Lake Upsilon forecast catching fish later. Mrs. Tavis and baby home from hospital. Southern California trip for Parker and Scofield families. Market Day at Scofield’s yards with various livestock at sale starting 1 PM. Wend daughter operated for appendicitis. Tennis club summer prep and new courts ready. Graduation invitation for Saint Francis Xavier Academy Ottawas Illinois. Miss Nash joins class at the academy. Dog catcher’s misfortune leads to doubled effort. Miss Florence Wilson visiting and active in local tennis scene. Willie Pollack pleads guilty to pig theft and attempted hanging, fined. Pierson heads Havre weekly paper startup. Doyle writes from Havre as Great Northern brakeman with many local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Tavis
Baby
Wm. Parker
Lotte Scofield
Ufornia
Scofield's Yards
Carroll
North Dakota
Minnio Wendi
Willie Pollack
Louis Pierson
Havre
Mont
Teo
Thos. Doyle
Independent Office
Havre, Mont
Great Northern
Doyle
Minot
Changes Its Name The Minor State Bank to Scandine avian American Bank
The article notes a name change for the local financial institution from Minor State Bank to Scandine avian American Bank, outlining the new corporate title and implied rebranding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandineavian American Bank
Also Mentioned on This Page
Philippine Treasurer
Chas. Olson
Uncle Sam
Pacific
Burrey News
Mra. Wilgus
D. AL Shorh
Virginia
Charlie Weed
Jane Brooks
Abner Zook
Tioga
James Angle
Berthold
Kenmare
Mr. Dierdorf
Young
Independent
Dash For Liberty
Will T. Poe
Tmme
Montana
Eos
Ham Water Works
Shafer
State University
Nene M.A. Tomas
Ambrose
Chester Otterness
Ole Otterness
Second Avenue
Chester
Burlington State Bank
James Johnson
Bumver
Ward County
Associaton
Insur
Ance
B.C. Coper
Bantry
Albert Stoeser
Peter Stoeser
Newberg
Stoeser
W. H. Reighart
A. Baker
The
Minot Hide and Pur Co
Mr. Baker
A. . Prescott
Lake Upsilon
Saint Francis Xavier's Academy
Ottaws
Maren Stella Nash
Nash
Florence Wilson
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