Desperado tale links Missoula Bob to era crimes
Anecdotes recount a reputed desperado known as Missoula Bob tied to a Roscoe post office robbery night. A traveler identifies George Gabro, once of Lena Illinois, as the man, with a history of drifting and returning with money across Iowa Illinois and North Dakota.
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Desperado
Aberdeen
Missoula
Bob
Roscoe
George Gabro
Lena
Ill
New York
Elwaye
Iowa
Rockford
For Sale Land and Equipment in Roots and River Side Addition
Land in Roots and River side Addition offered for sale along with 15 bushels of popcorn a light wagon and a single horn owned by 841 Mrs R L Hartwell.
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Riverside
R. L. Hartwell
Blendale team earns victory in close game
News notes from the State School of Science report a 40 to 15 win over Blendale with the band providing lively music. Agriculture class collects corn samples from county varieties and shows judging ability. Faculty and students share visits and updates on drills, dining room service, and upcoming inspections.
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Pauline Davis
Ruth Babcock
Wahpeton High
S.S.S
Blendale
Mather
Fryckman
Souris
N. D
Mise Viola Robbins
Nna Voyek
Lidderwood
Elmer Simard
Kuli
Abercrombie
Booster Club Banquet Held in Armory for Forty Members
The Booster Club held a banquet last Thursday night in the Armory building with plates laid for about one hundred. The event was well served by club members. Speeches were delivered by Supt. Barnes, Prof. McMahon, Prof. Darner, Judge Van Arnam, Geo. Reeder, Walter Schultz, and Pres. Smith. Attendees reported the affair pleasant and worthwhile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booster Club
Armory Building
We. J. Ver
Supt. Barnes
McMahon
Prof
Darner
van Arnam
Geo, Reeder
Walter Schultz
Pres. Smith
Measles Update and Local Events in Wyndmere
Wyndmere notices report several pupils absent with measles while Clara Gleason returns to Fairmount. A Home Talent Play for the school library is planned around March 15. Sprechers Traveling Orchestra danced in Klenzing Hall, with a moving picture night and dance to follow. Earl Blackmun remains ill, Helen Strong returns after measles, and J W Wooding dies suddenly in Fargo.
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Sprechers
Klenzing Hall
J. B. Bjorke
Earl Blackmun
Citizens Mass Meeting Nominates Citizens Ticket
A large gathering at City Hall last Thursday elected Arthur Connolly as chairman. A ten member nominating committee, five Democrats and five Republicans, proposed a Citizens ticket with Mayor Frank Eberley and other local officials. Ward aldermen nominees were Mat Gille, W F Fricke, Jos G Fores, M J Braun, and E J Morris. Additional petitions sought placement of H G Albrecht and Theo Jurgen on the ballot.
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Arthur Connolly
Citizens
Frank Eberley
Wm. Eckes
W. R. Paron
O. C. Farneworth
Mat Gille
W. F. Fricke
Jos. G. Fores
M. J. Braun
E. J. Morris
H. G. Albrecht
Theo. Jurgen
Militia Company to Contest for Cup and Cash Prizes
Co. 1 N. D. notes report an annual ball and indoor target practice for a five week match from Feb 26. The unit lists Captain Thomeenie and a full roster of sergeants corporals and privates. A petition for H G Albrecht's mayoral bid circulates while J N Jurgensen seeks police magistrate.
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Turner Hall
War Kaiser
G. H. Williams
16Th Infantry
U. 8
North Dakota
I. H. Fraine
N.D.N.G
Purdon
McCumber
Maine
Thomson
Sargeant Ujka
C. Bauer
R. Ellis
Jamestown
Senate
Militias Company
U. S
Thomeenie
Sargeants Allen Voves
B. Anderson
Grade School Notes Spark Football Ice and Arts
The notes describe a fine skating rink for the boys this week and a red, white and blue program prep. Emily Branner is absent from Second grade. three new pupils join Sixth grade Monday. Mina Morden’s class crafts eagle decorations. valentine boxes feature a new style using school materials. George’s whispered reply to the teacher ends with a corner correction and a light moment.
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Yara Maxes
Emily Branner
Monda
Mina Morden
George
Man renounces family in Kimmel mystery trial
In Missouri on February 18, Drew J. White, the claimant in the Kimmel mystery case, renounced Betesle Kimmel and her daughter Edna Benslett as mother and sister in court. He said he feels no kinship due to their actions in the litigation, and revealed disillusionment with hopes of reunion. White discussed past engagement and money given to Edna, which affected his life, while insurance witnesses and supporters arrived to testify.
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Arsdy
Aberdeen
Wahpeton
Valley City
Plankington Reform School
Hlankington
Desperado
Wickeburg
Eberley
Bberley
West
Andrew J. White
Laimant
Kimmel
United States District Court
Betesle Kimmel
Edna Benslett
George A. Kimmel
Toda
Lace
Ian
Edna
Michigan
An Insurance Company of
New York
Tts
Mabel Kinley Lardner
William P. Lardner
Cordillo Herrick
Auburn Prison
White
Lardner
Farmer's
State Bank of
Arkansas City
Kas
Ardner’s
Pask Ball Sparks Turnout at Turner Hall
At Turner Hall on Monday evening the Pask Ball drew a good crowd with many masked attendees though fewer than before. Dancing began at 9 pm and costumes prizes went to Robert Mello Michael as best dressed man and Rufus Barton as best dressed gentleman. Mrs Hogan of Breckenridge won best dressed lady and Mrs. Hogan received an additional prize for comical attire. Dancing continued until the early hours.
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Turner Hall
Red
Robert Mel Michael
Rufus Barton
Hogan
Breckenridge
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Morden
James McLaughlin
Ernest Weling
Oakes
Winifred McCarty
The
Athletic Association
Marion Potter
Florence Purdon
Ulmer Manchester
State School OF Science
Mrs. Lauder
Remington
Aebley
Amanda Nelson
Brapher
Clipsell
Grand Forks
Biemarck
Grace Mirick
M Meckstroth
Clipfell
Mies Ristow
Lilian Mirick
Helen Hill
Miss Sleeper
Gruenberg
Gilles
Hausken
Keen
Machintech
Oliver
Onetad
Simard
Varline
Corporal W. Oliver
Wyndmere
T. E. Riley
Clara Gleason
Fairmount
Dorcas
Pin M. E
Sargeant Wednesda
Choo! Library
Helen Strong
J. W. Wooding
Blackmun
Gardner
Fargo
Citizens Mass Meeting
H. G. Albrecht Ganaiaate
H. G. AL Ibrecht
J. N. Jurgensen
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