German Sharp Shooters Form For Mexico Mission
Turbulent Mexico events and the murder of Madero spur Hankinson friends to organize a German sharp shooters company. Mayor Hein and Wi Sobult recruit from the local Yeomenry with August Hoefs heading commissary and Wm Schutt conducting a mathematical enlistment exam. Anyone wishing to enlist may contact the named organizers, who are not tied up in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Madero
Suarez
Hankinson
Red River
Hein
Wi Sobult
Geman
August Hoefs
August
Wm. Schutt
Emu Furniture Co Opens New Store Location
The Emu Furniture Co moves to larger quarters after acquiring stock in the east. Manager Mr. Warner returns with a large stock and the firm cites growth and a prime location for a refined display. Local writers praise the town’s young businessmen driving commercial progress and wish them success. In court, the Pecor murder case is postponed to the next district term. The Harry Colby horse stealing case proceeds with disputed evidence and an unsettled verdict. The state vs Dan Holden for assault on a six year old girl is dismissed. Thomas Ironheart pleads guilty to trespass charges and is jailed for 30 days while other Indians’ cases are dismissed and sent to the Indian school superintendent.
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District Court
Harry Colby
Colby
Dan Sweeney
Elma Township
Sweeney
Hankinson
Abercrombs
Barnesville
Moorhead
Dan Holden
Thomas Ironheart
Lisbon and Wahpeton meet in final home high school games
Next Friday night the Lisbon and Wahpeton high schools play boys and girls basketball at home. The Lisbon boys have won five of seven games this season and aim to add another win against Wahpeton.
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Lisbon
Wahpeton
President Wilson resigns governorship to take effect March first
In Trenton on February 25 President elect Wilson resigns as governor with the change effective at noon March 1. He will attend Saturday ceremonies as James Fielder, senate president, succeeds him. A humorous aside about gum chewing appears amid the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ons
Qoveeebe Verre
Trenton
Wilson
James Fielder
Senate
Notice of Non-Responsibility by Joseph Gleason
Hereafter I shall not be responsible for any obligations made by anyone other than my own. Joseph Gleason disclaims liability for debts or contracts entered into by others in his name or on his behalf.
Woman's Literary Club Elects Officers for year
The Woman's Literary club met last Friday afternoon and elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs Kidder, Vice President Mrs Cameron, Secretary Mrs Rachelhoffer, Treasurer Miss Stern, and Critic Mrs Loundsbury. The next meeting will be with Miss Albrecht on Friday afternoon February 28.
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Woman's Literary Club
Kidder
Cameron
Rachelhoffer
Miss Stern
Loundsbury
Albrecht
Breese City Election Winners Named in Bre Grace Account
The annual Breese city election held last Tuesday elected Mayor J. C. Kain Treasurer J. H. Lansburn Justice of the Peace John T. Well Constables D E Wood and D J Flint Aldermen First Ward J B Butler Second Ward J J MeYabo Third Ward K Currie STILL WET.
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Bre Grace
Breese
J. C. Kain
J. H. Lansburn
John. T
D. E. Wood
J. Flint
J.B. Butler
J. J. Me Yabo
K. Currie
Quizzing Doctor Reveals Incurable Sleep Disorder
A very fat man asks his doctor to prescribe for a complaint about sleeping with his mouth open. The physician replies the disease is incurable, noting his patient’s skin and facial muscles reveal the mouth opens when eyes shut.
Ness Arrested in Bribery Probe Tied to Devil’s Lake Drug Chief
Ben J. Ness former Devils Lake drug dealer was jailed on a warrant by Attorney General Miller charging him with attempting to bribe two legislators over the anti snuff bill. A. G. Diver of Richland county and L. L. Twichell of Cass county were identified as approached with bribes. Miller said further developments were expected and Ness may face congressional and court actions.
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Bismarck
N. D
Ben
Am« Co
Michell
Diver
Ness
Nese
Prano soloist Miss Chilson Oarman to recital
Miss Chilson Oarman of the Minneapolis Symphony will give a recital at Wahpeton high school auditorium Tuesday evening March 4 at eight o'clock. The event promises real high class entertainment at a moderate price for local music lovers who should not miss the chance.
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Chilson Oarman
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
Wahpeton
Grease Weakens Rope Strength Says Farm and Home
A reader recalls applying beef grease to a seven to eight inch manilla rope to improve pliability but finds the grease lubricated fibers causing slippage and rope failure. The note warns that grease on rope reduces pulling strength and shortens life.
Sheriff’s Sal Department Ad Sparks Town Tale
A faded fragment recalls a town ad that appeared in small type on a notice headed Sheriff’s Sal. The curious ad, once unseen, becomes the hinge for a village tale about publicity and local policy.
Roney Back Minot Oversees Teachers Institute Funding
E Warren, county superintendent, paid 1347 to the county treasurer for the teachers institute fund. The payment follows a prior inquiry by the State Attorney General and county commissioners into funds previously credited to the same account, with earlier deposits totaling near 2000 dating from May 4, 1906.
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Ce Roney
Minot
N. D
E. Warren
Teachers’ Institute Fund
Attoreny Fress
Warren
Jad
Fuat
By-gone Days Election Echoes In Wilkin County
The Wilkin County Gazette recalls an annual city election Tuesday, praising Dykman and criticizing rivals. C Kain celebrated caucus victory with supporters, a whirlwind scene, while warnings about precedents and goblins linger. A new shoe store by Harry Lieber opens soon in Wahpeton Furniture’s former building, aiming for March 10th.
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Dykman
First National Bank
C. Kain
Kain
Howard Dykman
Moyle Edwards
Wilkin County
Anew Businece
Harry Lieber
Wahpeton Furniture Co
Astern
Lieber
Rinderman
Andy
State budget trims favor Jamestown asylum and Wahpeton science school
North Dakota senate appropriations pared bills to the bone with Jamestown asylum at 340000 and the state university at 93000. The science school at Wahpeton listed 99985.12, with many institutions and projects receiving reduced sums as details of the revised state budget note dairy and agricultural enhancements and a new hotel opening in Breckenridge.
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Jamestown Asylum
University
Wahpe
Mayville
Ing State School
Historical Society
Twelfth Legislative J Assembly
Mandan Citi
Reform School
School of Science
Valley City Normal
Ellendale Industrial
Ladd Livestock
Geological Survey
North Dakota Experiment Station
G. L. Martin
Agricultural College
North Dakota
Sargent County
Morton
Oliver Coun
Congregational and Methodist Notes
Regular Sunday services led by Rev. Sewrey with a 10:30 a.m. morning service and Sunday school at 12 noon. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. A Thursday 6:30 p.m. prayer meeting. Next Sunday services in the Congregational church. Last Sunday drew the season’s largest crowd. The choir and Thatcher of Minneapolis provided violin solos. Flowers in church were appreciated. The Sunday school is the coming church. The institute presented a strong program with violin solos by Mrs Geting. Hope Rev. E. Jones will visit in the future.
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Rev. Sewrey
Congregational Church
Thatcher
Minapolis
Institute
Geting
E. Jones
What would you do under the circumstances story
President elect Wilson recounts a tale about a young Englishman visiting a girlfriend with her mother present as chaperone. A nosebleed and a fallen key lead to an awkward neckly moment. the moral asks what one would do, suggesting retrieving the key at any cost as the implied answer.
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Wilson
Annual Stockholders Meeting Notice North Dakota
Notice of the Northwestern Construction Company stockholders annual meeting to be held at the president’s office in Wahpeton North Dakota on June 3 1949. Meeting date moved from February 11 1913 or any prior date by majority stock approval with proper notice. Dated Fet. FOR SALE One Fairbanks Morse gasoline engine 6 horse power and a drill. Jeane of the Poder of Colfax, Carl Stovik. Rivals Wahpston. Adv!
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Northwestern Constraction Company
Schuler
Wahpeton
North Dakota
Fairbanks-Morse Oe Gustan
Elata Kentucky Shoe
Jeane
Colfax
Carl Stovik
Wahpston
Schultz Brothers Take Over Walipetom Hardware
Walter Schultz sold his share to brother Charles Schultz who will run Walipetom Hardware. Walter departs for Williston North Carolina to manage a hardware store. City banquet at Merchants Hotel honored Walter as he leaves, praising Charley as the new manager.
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Walter Schultz
Walipetom Hardware Co
Charles
Pntir
Walter
Williston
N. C
Merchants Hotel
Shonor
Charley Schultz
Beverly at Wahpeton Opera House Saturday Night
The charming romantic play Beverly by George Barr McCutcheon will appear at the Wahpeton Opera House on Saturday evening March 15. This superb dramatization of his popular novel Beverly of Blennerhassett has delighted audiences in New York and Chicago and other principal cities.
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Shoul
George Barr McCut— Sheen
Beverly
Wahpeton Opera House
New York
Chicago
For Sale Engine and Plow by Hackney Land Credit Co
For sale a 30 horsepower Big Four engine and gang plow, used very little. Engine with or without plow offers a savings opportunity. For details contact Hackney Land Credit Co located in the Hackney Building, St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Hackney Land Credit Co
Hackney Bldg
St. Paul, Minn
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Emu
Joseph Gleason
Devils Lake
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Tford
Stratford
Breckenbridge
W. Je. Purcell
Meckstroth
Migenan Conservatory of Music
T’. B. Horner
Ford-Stall
Celia Gifford
Frank Stall
Breckenridge
Gifford House
Sixth Street
Walton Washington
78Talf
Great Northern Railway
Braun
Johnston & Booth
Farbling
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