First Regiment Band Concert Impresses at B P C Convention
The First Regiment band of Lisbon provided two days of music during the B P C convention. Under Chief Musician A M Coats they performed in a pavilion venue and greeted lodge arrivals. The music included Governor's Foot Guard, The Heart of Paddy-Wack, Extempore Overture, and Star Spangled Banner during a well attended program. In North Dakota news, F B Packard may resign from the state tax commission to pursue law, with State's Attorney Langer expected to appoint him as assistant.
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Lisbon
Fifth Avenue
Main Street
Coats
First Infantry
North Dakota
Queen's Own
Toronto
Canada
Governor's Foot Guard
Fulton
Rosé
Hayes
Crimson Patrol
Clarke
Haynes
Martha” Flotow
Ponderosa
King
Bismarck
F. B. Packard
State Tax Commission
Langer
Packard
Grand Forks
Barnes County Fair Opens With Daylong Fourth of July
Arrangements for the Barnes County Fair at Valley City are ready for a July 5 opening. The first day features an old fashioned Fourth of July celebration with daylight fireworks, a carnival program, and a strong emphasis on exhibits and entertainment to draw county residents to the fair. The Patterson Shows will provide amusements and free attractions. Reports also note hail near Rogers and an ice shower in Marion county, with Mrs. Dr. Featherstone hosting Miss Hanna Murray of Fargo.
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Valley City
North Dakota
Barnes County Fair
Arduous Fargo Parade Celebrates Elk Lodge Event
A rain drenched night ends in tragedy as Charles Swanson, 32, dies after being struck by an electric taxi on Broadway. The Elks parade then unfolds, led by Elk lodge No. 1110, with bands from Grand Forks, Fargo, Jamestown, Minot, Dickinson, Bismarck and Valley City, drawing vast crowds and a lively Armory dance afterward.
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Grand Forks
Fargo
Moorhead
Jamestown
Minot
Dickinson
Witon
Tipperary
Biasmarck
Mareh
Farmers Day July 7 Speakers Named at Barnes County Fair
Wednesday July 7 designated Farmers Day at the Barnes County Fair with a 1 pm speech at the grand stand by ex-Congressman James Manahan of Minnesota Judge M D Munn and Geo S Loftus. Mrs J E Clark plans a Montana visit and Camp Crooks reunion. H M Velzy heads west for Northwest Nursery Co activities.
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Barnes County
Northwest
James Manahan
Minnesota
M. D. Munn
Geo. S. Loftus
Niagara Man Was a Fiend
Workmen digging under a Niagara, North Dakota house once owned by Eugene Butler, who died in 1913, found six remains in the basement. Authorities believe Butler murdered the men while employing them as farm hands. skulls crushed, bodies dropped through a trap door. Doctor Hotchkiss recalled Butler but found few distinguishing traits in his case. Communication lines were down as the discovery emerged.
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Niagara
N. D
Eugene Butler
State Insane Asylum
Butler
Jamestown
Marcus Kavanagh
Karr
Valley City
Chautauqua
Kavanagh
America
Big attendance marks first Sunday session at Chautauqua
Saturday brought moving day as the Chautauqua season opened with the Normalonians on stage and a strong crowd despite weather. Judge Marcus Kavanagh spoke on criminal law reform after a Brahm's Quartet performance, with Miss Cora Mel Patten later presenting dramatic selections.
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Chautauqua
Normalonians
Woman and Baby Burned to Death in Mooreton Fire
Wahpeton reports a Mooreton farm house exploded when a five gallon gasoline can ignited a stove. Mrs Trapp and her baby died in the blaze while Mr Tripp, away in town, returned to find the home heavily damaged and the infant’s crib burned. A phone line suggests a late alert as firefighters contained the fire.
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Wahpeton
Peter ‘Trapp
Mooreton
Tripp
Trapp
Mrs Robert J Green Dead at Mapleton
Mrs. Robert J. Green of Mapleton aged 86 native of England died at Fargo on June 20 and was buried Monday. She and Robert T. Green married in 1846 and had nine children including John Kirk Mrs William J. Dull Robert Champion Terry W. Alice Hodge and Mrs Ed McLaren One son Elmer died in 1909 and Mr Green Sr died in 1910 both buried in Fargo.
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Robert 4. Green
Mapleton
England
Fargo
Robert T. Green
John Kirk
William J. Dull
Robert Champion
Gilby
Terry W
Leal
Alice Hodge
Mra
Ed. McLaren
Edgeley
Elmer HE
McClisky
N. D
Mr. Green Sr
Road progress in Green township showcased
Seven miles of road built under Gust Mikkelson and another seven by Chas Olson using modern methods. The township plans for King drags to preserve accessibility after rains, ensuring year round passable conditions. This serves as a model for other townships to follow.
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Green Township
Gust Mikkelson
Chas. Olson
Tents leveled at the Chautauqua grounds by Sunday storm
A heavy rain storm damaged the Chautauqua grounds on Sunday afternoon blowing down several tents. Tents belonging to the boys' encampment C. C. Chaffee and three Normal girls were reported among the affected structures.
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Chautauqua Grounds
C. C. Chaffee
Big Brimer township picnic and dance draws crowd
The Farmers club of Brimer township hosted a large picnic with over 100 autos, baseball and sports, then a dance to end the day. Alex Kart of Valley City and Editor Cole of Fargo spoke and entertained the crowd. Arthur Monroe’s remains were kept at Halverson parlors before burial. Thomas Burgess of Detroit, Minn attended the Elks convention. Miss Patten headlined a peace pageant with readings and the Irish moralty The Hour Glass.
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Farmers’ Club
Brimer Township
Alex Kart
Valley City
Cole
Fargo
Arthur Monroe
Nester Farm
Halverson
Dristen
Ontario
Canada
State Normal marks 25th anniversary with outdoor celebration
Over 500 students alumni and faculty gathered on Wednesday evening for an outdoor supper on the hill southeast of the campus to celebrate the twenty fifth anniversary of the State Normal school. A program of stunts drills and class sentiments culminated in fireworks and a lantern concert by the Normal school band. Nearly 1 000 attendees viewed a slide show tracing the school’s history and growth prepared by Prof. McMullen and assistants under President McFarland.
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State Normal School
Congregational Church Guild
Ninties
Evenine
Moerydiakers
Novia
McFarland
McMullen
K. P. Team Drops First Game In Close Battle
The K. P. team lost 6 to 5 after a late rally by Enderlin as Thurston pitched well but received poor support. Absent were the third baseman and both outfielders, weakening the locals. A rematch is planned soon with interest high.
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K. of P
Enderlin
K. P
Thurston
Star Hall
Woman Wins Verdict on Breach of Promise in Jamestown
Alvina Sonsella sued Adam Schlichter Jr. for breach of promise. The jury returned a verdict awarding $500 after Amar courtship on the farm and allegations the defendant wooed her and promised marriage before marrying another woman in January 1915.
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Jamestown
Alvina Sonsella
Adam Schlichter, Jr
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First Regiment
Rogers
Marion
Dr. Featherstone
Hanna Murray
Antlered Tribe
Charles Swanson
Strand
Broadway
H. C. Young
P. Wood
Peter Eliott
Targo
Tie
II. Ie
Edward
Post Office
Swansen
Luem
Swanson
Armory
Ing
Valley City Orchestra Fur
Elks
J. E. Clark
Art
Mont
Camp Crooks
South Dakota
H. M. Velzy
Northwest Nursery Co
Olympian
Prof
Benson
Frank White
Dean Goodsell
Bishop Tyler
Mr. Taylor
Adda M. Blakeslee
Brahm
Cadman
Cora Mel Patten
Kart
Chicago
Dramatic League
Robert J. Green
Thomas Burgess
Detroit, Minn
Alfred Norris
Wiley
Miss Patten
Yankton, S. C
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