Long trip for river boats
Williston July 28 Captain Grant Marsh leads the Montana and Dakota on a 1700 mile Missouri River voyage toward St Louis for river excursion use. They push two barges, with Guthrie Construction barges sold or to be used for bridge work, to St Paul. It ends likely Marsh's last big river trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Grant Marsh
Missouri
Montana
Dakota
St. Paul
Guthrie Construction Company
McKenzie County
Marsh
J. M. Belk
Bismarck
Harry Peyton
St. Louis
State Historical Society
J. H. Rielly
Seneschal
Donahue
Carney
Little Muddy Creek
Mississippi
Captain Marsh
St John Girl Near Death in Eastern Lake
Nina Wright a 13 year old from St John North Dakota narrowly avoided drowning at a mill pond in Hornell New York after stepping on moss and sinking. Floyd Wright 10 and his brother Raymond 14 acted quickly. Raymond pulled Nina and Floyd from the water after diving in and both were rescued with only a bad scare. Nina remains the guest of Mr and Mrs G M Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Nina Wright
E. J. Wright
St. John
N. D
Hornell
N. Y
Floyd Wright
Raymond Wright
Floyd
Ray
Nina
G. M. Wright
Drowning of Wilbur D Rogers at Williston
Wilbur D Rogers a 15 year old farm youth from the Rogers family near Williston drowned in a backwater slough while swimming with two companions. He swam across the water twice and sank on a third attempt possibly from cramps. his friends could not rescue him. The incident occurred Tuesday evening in the river slough near the Rogers farm.
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Williston
Wilbur D. Rogers
Wilbur Rogers
Young Rogers
Big Rogers
Sewing Party On Friday At Euclid Avenue Home
Mrs W M Wennett entertained a few lady friends at a sewing party on the porch Friday afternoon near Euclid Avenue. A social hour ended with refreshments served. Mrs Raymond Hewett and her son from Fargo are visiting her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs C C Chaffee of Normal Avenue.
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W. M. Wennett
Euclid Avenue
Raymond Hewett and Son
Fargo
C. C. Chaffee
Normal
Avenue
A Friend in Need Poem Thought on Friendship
A neighbor quotes a familiar rhyme about friendship and the speaker reflects that true friendship comes from the heart. Henry van Dyke’s lines reveal that a friend is needed constantly and proves dependable in trouble and at need.
Foxholm Hosts 10 Farmers of Neighborhood Farm Day
Minot, July 28. Foxholm celebrated a town market day with about 2000 attendees. Events included three ball games, races for various ages, a tug of war, and a free-for-all. R A Nestos spoke strongly, W D Wilson discussed the creamery industry, and a post-event dance closed late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
Foxholm
Carpio
Burlington
R. A. Nestos
W. D. Wilson
North Dakota
Indigestion Relief Boosts Morale in New York Woman
Mrs Gee of Macedon New York credits Chamberlains Tablets with relieving headaches dizziness and despondency from indigestion after three months of trouble. She reports two bottles cured the ailment and notes one day of treatment was enough. Also mentions Miss Myrtle Barnes visiting Miss Zella Martin in Cooperstown.
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Chamberlain
Equity Ready to Let Elevator Contract in St Paul
Equity Co operative Grain exchange executives meet in St Paul to approve the contract for the farmers terminal elevator. Stock subscriptions top 50 thousand toward a 150 thousand authorized, bids on the work to be opened, elevator cost estimated at 150 thousand, one third subscription required to let the contract.
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St. Paul
Equity Co-operative Grain Exchange
Exchange
Farmers’ Terminal
George S. Loftus
Loftus
Devils Lake
Fargo
Equity
Sprained Ankle Advice and Local Attorney Move
For a sprained ankle, Chamberlain's Liniment will aid recovery faster if directions are followed. Attorney Geo P Jones announced plans to close his Valley City office and relocate this week to Wibaux Montana to join Ed F Fisher in an established practice, leaving the Valley City community to miss the Jones family's presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. P. Jones
Times-Record
Wibaux
Mont
Ed. F. Fisher
Jones
Valley City
Fall 3500 Feet Parachute Mishap Thick With Danger
Fessenden July 31 George T Wright, a professional balloonist and parachute jumper, fell 3500 feet when his four parachutes failed to open correctly at the Wells County fair. He escaped with a fractured rib after breaking cords and landing in a wheat field. Eight thousand spectators witnessed the dramatic descent and rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fessenden
George T. Wright
Wells County
Wright
Toone
Secretary Karr Resigns As Chautauqua Manager
In Grafton North Dakota on July 30 E T W Peterson a Winnipeg immigration inspector killed himself in a hotel with a pistol. His body was found at noon today a letter to Walter E Carr was found but not opened. Earlier Valley City Times Record reported Alex Karr resigned as secretary and manager of the Chautauqua session to be near Valley City. The board has time to select a successor and a capable replacement will continue the work. Karr proposed reforms including two thirds donor consent for changes and a seven member farmer majority board. Also Rev Jos Berne appointed Catholic pastor at Ellendale and Roy Divers returns to LaMoure schools to pursue further study.
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Grafton
N. C
E. T. W. Peterson
Winnipeg
United States
Walter E. Carr
Peterson
Alex Karr
The
Chautauqua Association
Chautauqua
Karr
Valley City
Times
Severe Hailstorm Ravages Morton Oliver Areas
Mandan North Dakota July 81 A severe hail storm struck parts of Morton and Oliver counties causing widespread crop ruin and livestock loss. Estimated damage already tops 250000 with insurance unlikely to cover most losses. Livestock including chickens pigs ducks and geese were killed as hailstones reached baseball size. Telegraph lines failed and a team of horses ran away near Lark, one horse drowned.
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Mandan
Morton
Oliver
Rosebud
Bluegrass
New Salem
Lark
New Game Wardens Named by Board
North Dakota game board named chief deputies and district wardens at Fargo meeting. E. B. McCutcheon and W. F. Reko reappointed for first and second districts. W. E. Cull named statewide deputy. list of district deputies follows. Ninth district no appointment. Margaret and Alice Southwick visited the Los Angeles agricultural exhibit with Chamber of Commerce last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
North Dakota Game Board
Joe Purcell
J. P. Reeve
Beach
Purcell
E. B. McCutcheon
Minot
Margaret
Alice Southwick
Los Angeles
Cal
Chamber of Commerce
Chamberlains Colic Remedy Endorsed by Merchant in Tennessee
Sol Williams of Jesse Tennessee endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, claiming frequent sales and personal relief. Mrs Hunt hosts a Saturday afternoon gathering on East Front Street for visiting city ladies, about 18 guests with needlework and light refreshments.
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Chamberlain
Sol Williams
Merchant
Jesse
Tenn
Dr. Hunt
City
East Front Street
Mrs. Switzer
Robertson
Mrs. Ferguson
Rodewald
Mrs. Cooper
Zimmerman
Wylie
Carranza Returns to Mexico City With Patrols Ordered
Washington reports indicate General Carranza has ordered forces back into Mexico City and ordered strong patrols on the Mexican railroad from Alzaco to the capital to safeguard aid supplies. Secretary Lansing urged keeping the line open to feed starving residents as Villa and Zapata representations were also sent. Gonzales is said to have entered the city and will advance with a larger force tomorrow as plans for relief and a liberal government are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
Gonzales
Carranza
Alzaco
Mexico City
Lanssing
General Villa
General Zapata
Vera Cruz
State Department
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Signie Johnson
May McKay
A. H. Gray & Son
J. H. Berry & Co
N. P
ING
Eastern Lake
Henry van Dyke
Farmers OF Neighborhood
Myrtle Barnes
Cooperatown
Zella Martin
Inspector
Self
Jos. Berne
France
Ellendale
Roy Divers
State Normal School
LaMoure
Grand Forks
Divers
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