22 Feb 1906
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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1906
Page
1
Mr Northeimer visited the school last week. Alumni and visitors appear in town, with debaters, a library overhaul, and readings. The Wahpeton Opera House hosts McEwen magic, and local clubs, birthdays, and society events fill the week. A political economic discussion critiques Rockefeller and mortgage data amid busy community life.
The Times reports the death of Gwetha Elizabeth, almost eleven months old, after pneumonia. Funeral at 2 PM today from the family home with a brief service at Fairview, Rev. E Alin Eldridge officiating. Both twins had brought joy to the family, a double loss mourned by parents.
President Roosevelt advised Senators McCumber and Hansbrough that the post office deputy auditor W. J. Anderson’s sudden death vacancy will not stay in North Dakota. It is understood the appointing state will be Missouri or Delaware, favoring Senators Warren or Allee.
D M Parry protests to the Methodist Ministerial Association of Indianapolis as leaders decide not to send a delegate to the Central Labor body. Parry, a wealthy manufacturer and ex-president of the National Association of Manufacturers, denounces labor organizing and uses influence to shape church stance.
Advertisement notes a six hole steel range with copper reservoir and heating closet offered for sale or trade for a good cow. Contact the Times office for information and inquiries.
The Forty Days of Lent announced with services at 11 a m and 7 p m on the Sunday before Lent and an illustrated lecture. Ash Wednesday February 28 begins Lent with Communion and penitential offices and addresses at morning noon and night. Wm. Watson, Pastor.
Wahpeton M. E. Church notes Rev. Olin Eldridge pastor announces Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Morning topic Immortality. evening The Kingly Character of Patience. Sunday School 11:45 a.m. Bosworth League 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. Singings with orchestral accompaniment planned for evening service.
An old bank advertisement promotes insurance protection from Fire Tornado Hail Accident Sickness Death Burglary and more. It pledges fair treatment and lists directors and stockholders while inviting patronage from customers. The message is signed by E R Gawate President and J P Reeder Cashier.
Savings on loans advertised by Schuler Bros promise low interest. Wade r. Leave your applications soon.
Advertisements from Wahpeton list J B Lotzer wood yard offerings at 515 2nd St South and rentals by O C Farneworth, plus J M Ness Optical Specialist in Dr Devine’s office. I Mulhall seeks Government Mail Service prep, and Chamberlain's Pain Balm touted for rheumatic backache with Henry Miller selling.
Advertises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as absolutely safe for children with no harmful ingredients. Mentions sale by Henry Miller.
The notice lists ticket prices and routes from Chicago to West and Northwest points with fares like 34.90 to California and 25.00 to North Pacific Coast. It promotes greatly reduced rates, half-fare for children, liberal stop-overs, and Tourist sleeper validity. For details contact F A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
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