City Council Proceedings in Wahpeton 1912 Meeting
Regular Wahpeton city council meeting on February 5 1912 discussed election polling locations for March 19, 1912, sewer tax payment, water works report acceptance, tax handling for Aug Heine, and a fill vacancy due to Thos McCabe accident. Ordinances 11 and 12 reviewed. mass meeting authorized. numerous bills approved for payment from general and Water Works funds. Named attendees include Mayor Eberley and Aldermen Gillen Fredericks Eckes Braun Morris Tribke Simonson.
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Wahpeton
Eberley
Gillen
Fredericka
Eckes
Braun
Simonson
Morrie
Tribke
Commercial Hotel
Court House
W. L. Forkner
Heine
Ben
Board of County Commissionere
Geo. R. Parkhill
Thos. McCabe
Ayes
Fredericks
Morris
Military Company Drill Notice and Annual Ball Preview
January drill orders tighten attendance with discharge without honor for unexcused absences. Members publish names in orders and local papers. Annual ball will feature camp life demonstrations, drill, bayonet work, dress parade, retreat, and Stars Spangled Banner, followed by a canteen. Courage and Hope quote from Charles Kingsley closes.
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Thomeen
Bove
Proclamation by Taft and Burke Urges Red Cross Relief
Government leaders issue a call from President Taft and Governor Burke urging North Dakota residents to donate to the Red Cross famine relief in China. The proclamation lists state board members and directs contributions to be sent to the Washington treasurer via board members.
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W. Taft
China
Red Coss
Orde
United States
Red Red Croce Board
Washington
Wm. H. Taft
Red Cross State Board
R A. Beard
Fargo
Guy C. H. Cork
Grand Forks
Oscar J. Seier
Jamestown
R. A. Nestos
Minot
Geo. A. McFarland
Valley City
R. S. Adam
Lisbon
W. F. Winterer
Langdon
A M. Chri Eon
John Burke
The
Red Cross Society
State of
North Dakota
No River Water Used In City Supply
A circulating report claims river water is pumped into mains for izene, but the water department says wells provide abundant pure water since new pumping machinery was installed. The issue in Roberts County notes chewing sweet corn a criminal offense. A hearing before Byron Canfield bound over Solomon His Gun, a 21 year old Indian, on a maiming charge after allegedly biting off Asa Sweet Corn’s left ear. Senator Gore comments on Governor Wilson Harvey dispute, arguing the incident reveals moral courage and urging candor from candidates.
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Izene
Water Department
Welle
Roberts County
Byron Canfield
Solomon
Bossko Township
Asa Sweet Corn
Hankinson News
Gore
Washington
Dem
Okla
Wilson
Colonel Harvey
Wilson-Harvey
Watterson
Wison
Publi
Masquerade Ball Planned at Woodman Hall Mooreton
A masquerade ball will be held in Woodman Hall Mooreton on Wednesday February 14 with music by Mantador Band. Everyone is invited to attend. Tickets cost 1 dollar and spectators 50 cents.
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Woodman Hall
Mooreton
Mantador
Local Notes and Obituaries From North Dakota
R M Sunday suffers a severe tonsillitis attack while his family battles heavy colds. Albert N Raney, a guest at the Methodist parsonage, plans return from Virginia wintering on a large estate then heads to North Dakota Drayton. Charles Letter dies aged 60 after a life spanning Pennsylvania Wisconsin and North Dakota with farming in Fairmount.
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R.M
Albert N. Raney
V ‘Inia
Redmont
North Dakota
Drayton
Charles Letter
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
North Daakota
Fairmount
Widow Left With Seven Children After Woodhall Death
A long time Woodhall resident died leaving a widow and seven children at Woodhall, with kin in Colfax Wisconsin and Betévan Canada. Funeral services were held at Woodhall and the remains moved to Fairview Cemetery for final burial awaiting the resurrection. Co I holds its Ninth Annual Ball at the Armory Monday night February 12 with large attendance anticipated.
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Woodhall
Colfax
Wis
Betevan
Canada
Fairview
Co. I
Armory
Boston Store Improves Cloak and Suit Room
Mr Bjornson undertakes extensive upgrades at the Boston Store adding a cloak and suit room to enhance appearance and organization for ready made garments.
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Boston
Bjornson
Fragmented quote on time and style from Puck muse
A fragmented reflection on being born too soon, prophesied vision, and discomfort with hairiness. The speaker notes mobile fashion is behind, muttering about winter coats and personal peace, evoking a sense of temporal dissonance.
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Biterly
Puck
Employed a Substitute
Two small city boys visiting the country fear a grazing horse. They hesitate to move. A third boy arrives and is urged to throw a stone at the horse, but they refuse as a Band of Mercy.
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Dilly
Band of Mercy
Greek Military Training and Proficiency Prizes
The ancient Greeks trained not only troops but the whole nation by offering liberal prizes for proficiency in running leaping sprint spear throwing and wrestling. At sixty yards their spearmen could hit a target with unfalling certainty.
Befence In Fishing Report on Haddock and Herring Spawn
A brief note explains that inspecting haddock catches reveals many roe eggs inside. The practice involves a fisherman greasing his line and seeking herring spawn before casting for haddock, since abundant haddock follows where herring eggs are found.
K K K literary society meets at Reeder home
The K K K literary society gathered at Gilbert Reeder’s home on January Siet. Twenty two members attended with a strong music program. A Domestic Science girl gave a demonstration and Mrs. Reeder supplied light refreshments as a pleasant surprise.
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Gilbert Reeder
Jan. Siet
School News Highlights From Tuesday Events
Mr. Stanley of MacMillan Company spoke at the school while the Board of Trustees met for routine business. Mil and Mrs. Lansborn visited last Saturday and enjoyed the Domestic Science department. The orchestra was entertained at Prof. Danier’s home Tuesday evening. New chairs arrived, pleasing teachers and the janitor. Y W C A elected officers: Pres Ethel Nelson, VP Genevieve Schreiber, Sec Emma Burfeind, Treasurer Stella Prall. Basketball beat Armory 93 to 8 last Saturday. upcoming games noted. Agriculture class grows to 32 members studying corn familiarization and judging. Former student Geo. R. Holm, in China, awaits peace to return. Chemistry tests chlorine spray in Breckenridge water. water quality up at least 25 percent. Rev. Mr. Andrea spoke on China and Eastern Asia, with songs in multiple languages. Prof. Randlett visited from Agricultural College with cow charts and a method to select cows yielding high butter value.
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Stanley
MacMillan Company
Board of Trustees
Mil
Lansborn
Danier J
Thesday
Ethel Nelson
Genevieve Schreiber
See
Emma Burfeind
Treas
Stella Prall
Savutiy
Armory
Co. I
Geo
Andrea
China
Asia
India
Randlett
Agricultural College
Escorse
Derryman
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City Council
John Richard
W. L. Fricke
W. Krause
Mdse
Mazeppa Hook & Ladeer Co
Reliance Hose Co
Germania Hose Co
Dr. O'Brien
F. M. Vollrath
Northern Light Electric Co
Water Works Fund
W.L. Forkner
Herman Kieke
Math Hamerlck
Geo. R. Park
John Mc
Joe Vodov
Great Northern Ry. Co
Chicago
Mit
St. Paul
Charles Kingsley
Gov
Hell
Parma
Italy
Nietssche
State School of Science
Assembly
Farm School Press
Department of Chemistry
Breckenridge
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