Courtenay Man Wins Suits Against Bank
Jamestown July 23 The hearing in the Stutsman County Bank of Courtenay v William Jones for payment on five notes about 6700 ended with a verdict for the defendant who claims forgery. A handwriting expert testified the notes bore Jones’s genuine signature, while others questioned the timing of signings and bank officials testified the defendant admitted signing the notes in December 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Stutsman County Bank of Courtenay
William Jones
Loran Nichols
Mr. Jones
Jones
George Thompson
Mr. Crawford
Isensee
Larson
Bailey
Scott
Clementsville
Nichols
Curtiss
William
George Bouer
Albert Johnson
Steve Hamilton
G. W. Thompson
Office of the Register
Old Bill Mumby dies in auto accident near Williston
W R Mumby known as Old Bill a veteran newspaper man died after an automobile crash followed by septicemia. Funeral held at Methodist church with Rev Harriss officiating. He edited Buford Tribune later the Fairview Tribune and served as drummer boy in the Civil War. Survived by eight children. wife Beatram died earlier. Born Fond du Lac Wisconsin April 27 1850 he lived in Buford Fairview and Williston.
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Williston
W. R. Mumby
Old Bill
Methodist Church
Harriss
Mumby
Buford
Buford Tribune
Fairview
Fond du Lac
Wisconsin
Willston
Beatram. Davis
Cresco
Iowa
St. Paul
Fargo
Daily Argus
Bulford Tribune
Fairview Tribune
The Dissipations Of Christy Matthewson
The August American Magazine features Ring Lardner’s portrayal of Christy Matthewson, Giants pitcher. It humorously notes Manager McGraw’s constant strain keeping Matty in check and the oddities of his fixation with routine, even at hotels, theaters, or over simple acts like gum chewing. The piece highlights Matty’s prowess and McGraw’s struggle to manage a genius in the box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ring W. Lardner
Christy Matthewson
New York Giants
Mr. Lardner
McGraw
Matthewson
Handlin
Matty
Mac
Matt
Banks Show Prosperity Reports From State Examiners
George Johnson, state bank examiner, reports June 23 call shows improved bank conditions vs June 30 last year. Total footings exceed last year by over 6.5 million with deposits subject to check up about 2 million and time certificates up over 4 million. Overdrafts fall about 40 thousand and demand certificates decline 300 thousand. Cash on hand rises from 1.933 million in 1914 to 2.011 million this year. Savings deposits up about 300 thousand. Liabilities include bills payable down over 1 million and rediscounts down about 150 thousand. Capital stock paid in up to 9.041 million, total state and national bank footings over 25 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Johnson
Stay Granted 60 Days for Appeal in Courtenay Case
In the week’s trial, W. H. Padden of Courtenay along with Thorp & Chase represented the plaintiff. They were granted a 60 day stay for appeal to the supreme court after cross examination of the defendant by the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Padden
Courtenay and
Thorp & Chase
Supreme Court
Tabloid Beer Puzzles the Attorney General
In Bismarck on July 26 Attorney General Linderg weighs a beer tablet proposition from Cincinnati. The tablet drops into water to imitate a beer drink, raising questions about liquor and pure food laws. Samples will be analyzed by Prof. F A Ladd before any official opinion.
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Bismarck
Linderg
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Iana
Webster
Duluth
Linde
F. 4.Ladd
Chemmt
Thoroughbred Polled Hereford Cattle Bought in Iowa
J. H. Whitcher received three thoroughbred polled Hereford cattle the first of the week. He will keep one, with the other two going to Fred Kutler and BE A. Duff. J. Lee notes these are the only full blood stock of this breed in the state aside from his own herd.
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J. H. Whitcher
Iowa
Fred Kutler
BE. A. Duff
J. Lee
Rust Pushes Into Market Factor For Wheat
Minneapolis July 27 Black rust becomes a market factor as samples of wheat show potential damage. Early southern Minnesota and South Dakota wheat may escape harm but northern crops face risk. Market behavior now reflects trader caution and fears rather than actual crop conditions. Also notes brief local society items and visitors.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
South Dakota
Second American ship torpedoed by Germans off Scotland
The Leelanaw was sunk by a German submarine off the northwest coast of Scotland. All crew were saved and landed at Kirkwall. The German note dated April 18, 1915, declared flux as contraband of war. Leelanaw commanded by Capt. D B Delk with seven officers and 32 men. Harby Steamship Co. owned by plan to return in ballast. Agents lacked further sinking details beyond press reports.
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Scotland
Kirkwall
Leelanaw
D. B. Delk
Harby Steamship Co
Leelanaw Steamship Company Vessel Torpedoed in North Sea
The Leelanaw, 280 feet long and 1924 gross tons, once Barnwell, owned by Leelanaw Steamship Co of New York, was torpedoed July 25. She sailed from New York May 17 with cotton to Russia via Gothenburg, was detained at Kirkwall over export issues, released June 26 to Archangel, discharged cotton, then loaded flaxseed for Belfast. Crew at Kirkwall notified the American consul in Dundee of the sinking.
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Leelanaw
Leelanaw Steamship Company
New York
Barnwell
Russia
Gothenburg
Kirkwall
Sweden
Archangel
Belfast
Leelanan
Dundee
Scotland
Getchell Prairie Social Notes Highlight Busy Weekend
Hazel and Clarence Chilberg hosted a neighborhood gathering with tennis and games followed by an elaborate luncheon. Local residents attended visits, church services, and social events at several homes, with neighbors assisting after recent cyclone damage and multiple guests staying across homes.
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Hazel
Clarence Chilberg
Tennnis
Misa Carmichael
M. M. White
Harrison Wilson
Ben
Thos. Pierson
Ayers
Gussle White
S. E. Harper
Chas. Ronzheimer
Logan
Ladies Society
Wm. Ronzheimer
Mirian Getchell
Hazel Chilberg
Island Lake Community News Highlights Local Visits
Island Lake notes list several visitors and residents, including Bert Diemert sick, Diana Hesch in Valley City hospital, and Mr and Mrs Lee Howell of Valley City stopping by. Others report trips to Sanborn Fargo and Los Angeles, a mischief entry at Miss Vogt’s Mont claim, and local hunting lodge preparations by Judge Moe and Dr. Wicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Diemert
Ite
Gene Stroh
Geo
Stroh
Joseph Diemert
Sanborn
Diana Hesch
Frank Hesch
Valley City
Pray
Lee Vowell
Island Lake Farm
John Nelson
Lawrence Akestad
V. L. Green
Elsie Maler
Rogers
Hesch
Green Farm
Thedore Johnson
C. W. Maler
Fargo
Billings
Mont
Bess Vogt
Barnes County
Dodson
Miss Vogt
Moe
Dr. Wicks
Island Lake
Green Notes and Local Baseball at Valley City
The Green Notes report a lively Saturday dance at Morten Mortenson's with a good crowd and music. Green Town loses a poor game at Valley City against the Independents with numerous errors and misreads on the dark Normal ground. A picnic is planned next Sunday at Mortenson's grove with speakers and a ball game. Various social visits and farm gatherings fill the week including band outings and friends at local farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morten Mortenson
Green Town
Valley City
Valley City Independents
H. Stillings
Mortenson
Grove
Olaf Selbo
Hazel Whittig
A. H. Davidson
Florence Engen
Zelda Williams
Pedar Hanson
Fred Nelson
Jamestown
Fred Zaun
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Courtenay Man
BANK
Bill Mumby
Elizabeth Preston Anderson
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H. C. Ramoth
Detroit
Minn
B. O.marsh
Oriska
Mrs. Chas. Moordale
Getchell Prairie
North Pacific Coast
Yellowstone National Park
North Pacific Coast County
Water
Shasta
Portland
Francisco
New Coast Wise Steamship
Great Northern Pacific _ Steamship Co
Astoria
Oregon
San Francisco
Chamberlain Valley City, N. D
Northern Pacific
Marsh Township
John Isengon
Goodall
N. C
Ole Brevig
Ernest Benson
Harry King
H. C. Stenshoel
John Gartland
Misa Holda Benson
Valley City Bakery
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