Col Geary, Pioneer and Soldier, Dies in Fargo
Col E C Geary a renowned Fargo citizen died at his home Saturday at 6 20 after a brief illness He was 12 years old noting confusion in ages in the obituary He served in the Civil War in the 32nd United States Colored Troops and later settled in Minnesota before moving to Fargo He held civic and political roles in Minnesota and North Dakota and was active in the Grand Army of the Republic and Masonry with prominent leadership in El Zagal temple and local posts.
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Fargo
E. C. Geary
Geary
Hal Gearey
Merchants Naonal Bank
the Lakes
Lakes
C. Gehey
Winchester
Leesburg
Dumfries
Chancellorsville
United States Colored Troops
Wabasha County
Minn
United States Land Office
Posrtion
Gearey
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of North Dakota
van Sant
John F. Reynolds
Soldier's Home Board
Lisbon
N. C
Gesrey
el Zagal Temple
Grain Marketed Drought and Demand Drive Williston Trade
Williston North Dakota reports nearly 3,000,000 bushels of grain marketed from surrounding country with daily arrivals between 4,000 and 7,000 bushels. Much grain remains unsold, much of it milled into high grade Williston flour for wide distribution. Kenmare South Dakota confirms White Way lighting expansion as St Paul wholesalers order complete equipment. Beth Walters of Watertown visited to review local land interests.
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Williston
N. D
Graphic
Cour
Kenmare
St. Paul
Wedding in Holy Bond of Wedlock at Noon Thursday
Amanda Siebels and Frank Eickers wed in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Geo Ry Searles at high noon on July 24. The bride, daughter of A L Nelson, is praised for her poise and is to preside over a happy home. The groom, manager at Farmers Elevator Co.’s feed store and mill, is honored for his sterling character. A reception followed at the Nelson home with many relatives and friends in attendance. Marion Sentinel reports a separate note on H B Halverson of Hettinger losing land in a swindle over horses from Arizona. He traveled to claim a herd but faced losses as the horses could not be retrieved affordably.
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Amanda Siebels
Frank Eickers
Geo
Ry Searles
A. L. Nelson
Farmers Elevator Co
Elevators Discuss Regional Competition at Meeting
Park River North Dakota July 29 The annual stockholders meeting of Farmers Elevator company was held in the city hall. State organizer D C Henderson spoke on organizing North Dakota elevators to create competition in terminal markets. Two director terms expired and were filled by Frank Harris and EB Reinerston. Other directors are Thos Johnson D G McKay and D Aitken.
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EB. Reinerston
Thos. Johnson
G, McKay
D, Aitken
Two Burned by Gasoline Lamp at Opera House
William Deming narrowly escaped serious injury Friday night when gasoline from an opera house lamp ignited his clothing. Flames were extinguished by bystanders. Deming suffered burns on hands and arms. J McGinley aided. Also notes Ray Bassett and Laura Livingstone marriage in Havre. Bassett to reside in Grady. Fargo uses a chain gang with observed labor results amid discussion of street punishment and its social effect.
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Ray Bassett
Havre
Mont
Mr. Bassett
Laura Livingstone
Attempt to Force U.S. Into Fight
Washington reports discussions over Mexican developments as a possible move to compel U.S. involvement. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan met with Ambassador Wilson at 2:30 PM. no details were disclosed, and the president said the situation remained unresolved with a definite outcome expected soon.
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Washington
Mexico
United States
Wilson
Bryan
Maintains Death Rate Is Too High in North Dakota
In a letter to Attorney General Miller and the State Board of Health, F R Smyth argues that North Dakota cities show an abnormally high death rate due to board neglect, not actual health conditions. He cites figures from Dr Grassick, cites city comparisons, and urges a formal investigation by the U S Public Health Service.
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North Dakota
Smyth
Bismarck
State Board of Health
Grassick
N. D
Miller
J. Grassick
Bramarck
Mandan
Jamestown
Grand Forks
Minneapolis
United States Public Health Service
United States Burea of Vital Statistics
Hanna
Union
F. R. Smyth
Tier of Public Health
Bis
Republicans Will Support LaFollette In the Senate
Washington July 29 eleven progressive republican senators tentatively agreed to back Senator La Follette on wool cotton and other tariff bill sections. The conference marked the first definite stand by progressives on tariff revision. An effort will seek to substitute La Follette wool schedule for Smooth’s measure and present it as a Republican plan. Participants included Crawford Sterling Grenna Borah Bristow Cummins Kenyon Norris Works and La Follette. An infant at Judd was bitten by a house dog and injured. Peter Doorak of Manning was struck by a hammer in a well but escaped. Harry Fress of Edmore is reported murdered with poison stomach contents and head injuries. Richard Benke and George Morarity are held for murder.
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Washington
la Follette
Smooth
Harry Fress
Edmore
Polson
Richard Benke
George Morarity
Muror
Lee to Start Building Parlor Theater in Valley City
Lumber is being hauled and materials laid for a new 50 by 100 foot theater in Valley City. Alderman Lee plans a modern ventila tion system and center entrance with side booths usable as cigar shops or small rooms. The project aims to fill a gap in Malin street, improving town appearance as thousands pass daily. Editor Trubebaw notes backstamping mail will cease. rules should be checked.
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Lee
Malin Street
Valley City
Trubebaw
Valley City Courier
Cooperstown
Brother
Litchvile Bulletin
Gas to Be Laid On South Side at Once
Arrangements are completed and enough orders are signed for gas to start mains work at once on the south side running east to Granger's addition. The mains will follow Normal avenue as the preferred route due to many residents willing to patronize the company.
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Granger
Laughlin reception for son and bride at K P hall
Saturday evening at the K P hall Mr and Mrs C A Laughlin hosted more than seventy five friends to meet their son and bride Mr and Mrs B Laughlin The Rex Orchestra played and drinks and refreshments were served by a team of young assistants in a festively decorated venue Gwinner N D also notes a Prohibition case with Dr Williams and a drug charge against Beathune.
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C. A. Laughlin
K. P. Hall
B. Laughlin
Lloyd Witter
Rex Orchestra
Della Codding
Katherine Valandigham
Ruth Messer
Harriet Neuman
Bessie Duite
Ruth O'Malley
Pigs Are Coming To the Front in Local Farms
Farmers in the Harvey Herald region embrace hog raising as a profitable diversification. A. D. Stoat bought pigs at 1.25 each and sold at 18 each, aiming for about 100 pigs next year. Ole Aas plans to raise enough pigs to profit on poor barley land, while carloads shipped from Manfred spark local interest. Funeral notes David B. Wellman, North Dakota speaker after statehood, died this week after an operation in Faroe. Towns complain of carnival companies visiting their communities.
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Ole Aas
Manfred
Bismarck
N. D
David B. Wellman
House of Representatives
North Dakota
Far- Eo
Train No 1 Held Up Near Butte Montana
M P Train No 1 was held up near Butte Montana fifteen miles east of the city tonight. The Northern Pacific train, arriving this evening, carried passengers who were right in the midst of cards and chat when bandits appeared. Guards forced arms into faces and the passengers trembled as the robbery occurred. Details remain scarce but bold acts are reported.
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Bute
Mont
Northern Pacific
Butte
Forman Woman Pleads Guilty to Husband Assault
In Forman North Dakota, Mrs. Hamilton McQuay of Vivian township pleaded guilty to assaulting her husband and using obscene language. She was fined 20 dollars for abuse and 15 dollars for obscenity, with both sentences suspended. The husband contemplates a possible divorce suit.
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Forman
N. D
Hamilton McQuay
Vivian Township
Jun Free Court
Trouble Ahead For Currency Bill
Washington July 26 members of the house banking and currency committee forecast indefinite extension of the discussion on the administration currency reform bill as insurgents urged reopening on all principles and the proposal to force interlocking directorates ban into the federal reserve system. Alfred W Lee farm expert for the Great Northern Railway Co spoke at Wadena Minn during a layover returning from Los Angeles and other coast cities.
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Washington
House
Banking and Currency Committee
Federal Reserve System
Alfred W. Lee
Great Northern Railway Co
Wadena
Minn
Mr. Lee
Los Angeles
New Game Law Bans Bird Hunting and Training Dogs Out of Season
Officials warn hunters nationwide that the new game law protects all song birds and imposes penalties for training dogs out of season. Enforcement is expected to be strict. Mr and Mrs K O Grady of Oriskine are listed among local shoppers.
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K. O. Grady
Oriske
Toda Pest Ae Resa Asian Acl
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Beth Walters
Watertown
S. D
H .B. Halverson
Hettinger
Arizona
Peti
U.S
LaFollette
Senate
Judd
Peter Doorak
Manning
Charlie Lee
Montana
Patterson
Valley City, N. D
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