Anfield Shiflet linked to father's murder and killer’s insurance
Fargo reports reveal Anfield Shiflet, who killed himself to avoid arrest for his father’s murder, was the beneficiary of a recently issued 98 000 life policy. Letters from the elder Shiflet claim farm deed to Anfield and suggest motive. prior crimes include a mail robbery. Evidence includes burned bones and a straw stack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
Anfield Shifier
Foster County
Selz
N. D
Foster
Joseph Shiffet
Shiflet
Washington, D. C
Joseph Shiflet
Anfield
C. F
U S Crop Report Forecasts Winter Wheat Reduction
May crop summary from the U S Department of Agriculture notes North Dakota and United States data. The May 1 forecast lists U S winter wheat production at about 499 million bushels, down from last year's 655 million final estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
United States
Washington
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Weather Bureau
U. S. Department of Agriculture
North Dakota and US May 1 1916 crop forecasts and conditions
Data shows May 1 1916 forecasts for rye and general US production with last year and two-year comparisons. North Dakota rye forecasts and conditions include 1909 13 averages and 441 212 000 bushels, while US figures cite 44 300 000 production last year and 49 190 000 two years ago. Condition readings list Meadows 80 and US 88 4. pasture North Dakota 82 and US 85 2. spring plowing and planting progress figures for ND and national totals with year over year contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
United States
Meadows
Stomach Trouble Relief Touted By Mrs Harrod
Mrs Linda Harrod of Fort Wayne Ind credits Chamberlains Tablets with giving immediate relief from a heavy uneasy stomach and pain after years of trying remedies. Meantime in Buffalo funeral services were held for Mrs Jacob Westergaard at the Norwegian Lutheran church with Rev Solheim in charge. Oswald Wagle of Milwaukee plans a brief stay in town. the Naughton family and their son Joe visit Riverside Hospital during his illness. Mary Naughton returned with her father after spending the weekend here.
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Jacob Westergaard
Buffalo
Solheim
Oswald Wagle
Milwaukee
Death of Mrs Westergaard in Buffalo and Valley City
Mrs Anna Wagle Westergaard died Tuesday May 9 at her Buffalo home aged 59. A Norway born pioneer of Barnes County, she lived near Hastings and Valley City before settling in Buffalo. Survived by husband Jacob Westergaard son Oswald C Wagle and sister Elizabeth Bjordahl. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at the Norwegian Lutheran church Roy Solheim in charge.
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Anna Wagle Westergaard
Buffalo
Westergaard
Barnes County
Hastings
Valley City
Wagle
Jacob Westergaard
Oswald C. Wagle
Milwaukee
Wis
Elizabeth Bjordahl
Trovaag
Norway
Esavanger
Roy, Solheim
Prairie Fire Claims Life in Minnesota Farmland
A Sunday prairie fire near New Home destroys pasture land and a granary on Emil Youngberg farm. Mrs. Conrad Gottfried dies after seeing the blaze near her garden, with heart fright cited as a possible cause. A separate Friday blaze east of town burned fields and hay. J. J. Dittbenner’s buildings were saved after strenuous efforts. Herb McCready travels to Oklahoma. a postcard joke notes water everywhere but none to drink. A Barnes County district court summonses defendants in a quiet title suit for land in township 143.
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Woodworth
Conrad Gottfried
New Home
Emil Youngberg
N. P
J. J. Dittbenner
Herb McCready
Oklahoma
Real Estate Transfers Ledger Highlights
A long list of real estate transfers features numerous buyers and sellers across Oriska Litchville and Kathryn. Names include Frank Lynch Jennie Burnell Anna Westergaard and many others with parcels in blocks lots nw sw etc. Several properties change hands for sums ranging from 25 to 14000 dollars.
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Frank Lynch
Hojberg & Olson
Kathryn
Jennie Burnell
Herman Dahme
More Bros
Christ Christ
Carpenter Neumann Lumber Co
Farmers Supply Co
Istad
Oriska
Anna W. Westergaard
O. Wagley
AK. Gikstad
Peder Kvislen
M. L. Velsey
Jonas Hetland
Benson
Louisa Scouten
Warren Seoten
L. C. Carver
D. G. Ellsbury
Ohm
Ad. Lucea
O. B. Lund
P. Kokken
H. C. Homelster
KB. Neill
Wells
C. A. Denstedt
Denstedt Land Co. Se
Emmett Starner
Geo. N. Rasmussen
L. J. Smestad
Nome Special School Dist. No
Finner
Jacob Schmidt
Wimbledon
P. Nokken
Arnold Olafson
Ard
Litchville
Chas
Furgeson
Inga Twidt
Nome
Oluf Halvorson
Ole Yenana
Thoreson-Runck Co
Farmers State Bank
E. E. Graswick
Leopold Schwehr
W. B. Danforth
J. E. Jacobson
F. A. Kline
Lena Kline
Peake
A. D. Blow
W. M. Gunn
First National Bank
Valley City
McCulloch & Mudgett
Wm. Schulz
Winterer & Hollinshead
Carl Klensmith
Frank, Janish
H. Ad. Oriska
P.N. Peterson
Hans Pakebusch
Org. Litchville
Best Thing for a Bilious Attack
A newspaper testimonial from H. C. Bailey editor of the Carolina News Chapin CG describes long indigestion and liver trouble. After a two day confinement he used three Chamberlains Tablets and felt rejuvenated the next day. Obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
H. C. Bailey
Carolina News
Chapin
Disastrous Fire Destroys Ellendale Business District
A 40 mile gale fueled a night fire in Ellendale North Dakota destroying three solid business blocks and 60 residences. The blaze began in an old barn suspected arson and overwhelmed firefighting due to poor water supply and equipment. Losses run 200000 to 350000 with 150000 insured. numerous shops and the Lyric theater burned or damaged. The First National Bank and a hotel were saved after a hard fight.
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Aberdeen
5. D
Ellendale
N. D
Rhimer Grocery
Neumann
John Maraanen
McGregor’s
Kerr's
North Dakota
Beck's
Brown's
Old Record
Ellendale Hardware Company
Brily
Holte Furniture and Undertaking
Axel Amplett
Hurlburt
Pehl
Lyric Theater
Dr. Merchant
Mise McCready
Whooping Cough Relief and Travel Update
Mrs H F Grimes of Crooksville Ohio reports her daughter cured of a hemorrhagic attack after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Mr and Mrs A J Christianson of Rogers return home from a winter in Long Beach California via Minneapolis after a layover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
F. Grimes
Crooksville
Ohio
A. J. Christianson
Rogers
Long Beach
Calif
Minneapolis
Bids Wanted for Resurveying Township 143 Range 56
Notice calls for bids to resurvey township 143 range 56 with details available from clerk G A Lemley Pillsbury ND. Also mentions C A Olson undertaker of Valley City Furniture Co returning from Cooperstown after a day on business.
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G. A. Lemley
Pillsbury
N.D
C. A. Olson
Valley City Furniture Co
Cooperstown
Doughnuts Stay Moist With Potato Additions
A vintage recipe explains adding a little potato to sponge dough to prevent drying. It claims potato helps doughnuts stay fresh for days and notes KC double acting baking powder aids large batches fried in portions. Includes Shoup flour eggs and spice measurements.
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Prince Concho
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem, N. C
Ain
U.S. Crop Report
Spencer D. Reed
D.C
Castoria Muster
Barnes
Ss. District Court
Fifth Judicial District
Roderick McKay
Percy Mortimer Lewis
Edwin Clifford Lewis
Isaac T. Horton
Inez Zila Horton
Summe
F. W. Ames
Laintiff
Mayville
A. D
District Court of Barnes Co
N. W
G. G. Anderson
Jos. Curtis
Org. Oriska
M. T. Weam
J. L. Wilken
Carl Kleinsmidt
Winterer & tHolt
M. Naughton
R. J. Leahy
E. M. McGarry
Lota
Barclay’s
Albert Holland
Fargo, N. D
McCulloch
The
Peoples Fuel& Co
A. P. Paulson
LaMoure
Sanborn Enterprise
Henry Komrosky
California
Los Angeles
Nevada Briggs
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