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Wahpeton Times

Location

Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1913

Page

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Campbell Editor Visits Wahpeton

The Wilkin County News editor from Campbell Minnesota visited Wahpeton and Breckenridge on a pleasure trip last Saturday. He praised local businesses including Globe Gazette, Stern Clothing Co, Bee Hive, and Vertin Bros, noted a visit to the Times office and the Wilkin Hotel, and observed prosperity at Allen Bronson & Company. He also mentioned planned improvements like a horse shoe lunch counter and concluded with a cordial farewell. In Bismarck the senate held executive session on Governor Burke’s two sided communication and discussed adjournment timing with votes likely on Monday afternoon.

Wilkin County Campbell, Minn Wahpeton Wahpeton and Brecken Breckenridge Stern Clothing Co Stern Cord Oppenheimer Oppie Brother Cameron Wilkin Hotel Tony Leo Mischke Burke Bismarck Senate Burke Talcott House Allen of Emmons Committee On Rules

Reception for visiting ladies of the press association

A reception will be held in honor of the visiting ladies of the press association in the Booster Club rooms from 2 30 to 5 on Friday afternoon January 10. The wives of all Commercial and Booster Club members are requested to be present. A special sale begins on Saturday January 4 at Mrs Dugar's on muslin and knit underwear. Adv.

The Preas Association Booster Club John F Feet of Bonner Courant W. P. Davies Grandorks Herald and Times A. P. Clifford Grand Forks Black Armory Science School

Electrifying Great Northern Route Tied to North Dakota Lignite

Great Northern plans to electrify a 520 mile line from New Rockford North Dakota to Lewiston Montana using lignite coal locally for power. The Montana Eastern operation will cost about 10 million dollars for electrification plus 21 million to boost capital. The project aims to cut operating costs by using regional lignite in central boiler plants to generate electricity and feed power across Dakota and Montana, with tunnels under the Yellowstone range in McKenzie County.

Electric North Dakota Montana Great Northern Railway New Rockford M. D Lewiston United States Yellowstone River McKenzie County Great Northern Montana Eastern Pittsburgh Dakota

Reading Alderman Jails Brother in Domestic Disturbance

In Reading Pennsylvania Alderman Kreider presiding jailed his brother Robert for ten days in default of five dollars and eight cents after accusing him of misconduct toward the mother of the Kreider boys. The judge rebuked the accused saying he would pursue the matter if true. The arresting officer noted repeated disturbances attributed to Robert.

Reading Kreider Robert Idorman Fendi Bébause

North Dakota Press Association Meets in Wahpeton

The North Dakota Press Association holds sessions in Wahpeton this Friday and Saturday. Citizens urged to assist by providing entertainment and a warm welcome, ensuring a successful gathering.

Wahepton Welcome Address and Prospectus for National Press Meet

Friday program lists Welcome by Wahepton mayor and Hope Pioneer remarks, roll call, treasurer and secretary reports, president’s address, committees, lunch, and advertising features. Saturday opens with general business, meeting site selection, and National Organization leadership roles under L Peterson of Milton Globe.

Wahepton L. J. Bowen The Hope Pioneer L. Peterson Milton Globe National Press Ass'n

Fraine Chosen House Speaker In North Dakota

In Bismarck both chambers convened at noon with organization the main task. Fraine won the speakership on roll call 102 votes with O’Connor absent and the nomination later made unanimous. A second item recounts Frank Doyle’s near fatal mishap when a cat spooked mules during chores, leaving him unconscious but uninjured aside from temporary distress.

Frank Doyle Mr. Doyle

Harris and Engel sell one third drag line stake to Royce

Harris and Engel transfer a one third interest in their drag line to D. Royce who has moved here with his family from Holt Gilles Hawkins of Fresh ton Ind will oversee oysters daily this week. Adv. The transfer company invites trial orders from buyers.

Harris & Engel D. Royce Royce Holt Gilles & Hawkins Fresh Ton Ind Adv

From Wahpeton Greetings and a City Payroll Mystery

A Wahpeton letter from E D Gallagher recalls a New Year move to Stevensville and thanks friends for help as they settle in a new home. The piece notes hopeful prospects and fond memories of Wahpeton. Also reported is a Chicago item about a Gallagher impostor who held a city job under a dead man's name until exposed by concerned friends.

the Times Cameron Wahpeton Jamestown Root Valley Stevensville Merle Ladies’ Guild E. D. Gallagher Mon Chicago John Gallagher Gallagher Lucas Cal Galagher's Toa Jantl

Wahpeton to Host North Dakota Writers Jan 10

Wahpeton plans an event inviting North Dakota writers on January 10 as part of a growing cultural effort. The Breckenridge Telegraph notes Wahpeton becoming a conventional gathering place for literary activity.

Righto Wahpeton North Dakota Breckenridge

The Times Seeks a Countywide News Correspondent

The Times announces a request for a correspondent in every community within the county. It invites readers to provide information and terms for local reporting duties and coverage.

the Times

Court Overrules Demurrer in Mooreton Court House Case

Supreme Court reverses lower ruling in Mooreton action to block county from awarding a court house contract. It holds the contract not authorized by voters, funds not legally appropriated, and that the suit state a valid claim despite time limits, preserving appellants’ challenge to the project.

Mooreton Court House Supreme Court

Special Clearance Sale at Mrs. M. E. Dugar Store

Beginning Saturday January 4 the shop will offer special reductions on nearly all items to clear broken lots regardless of cost. Adv. Mrs. M. E. Dugar announces sale details and urges shoppers to visit early for best selections.

M. E, Dugar

The Money King three reel subject at Braun's Theatre

A film titled The Money King will be shown at Braun's Theatre Monday and Tuesday January 13 and 14. The story involves a conspiracy by the Money Kings to draw the United States into a war.

Braun United States

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Campbell North Dakota Press Association Cftea Braun’s Praine Connors Bismarck F. Alfsoni Fisk E. E. Williams J. H. Fraine J. E. Campbell Morton County Fraine O'Connor Reno Idemorrer O’Neill_Trio
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