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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
5
A crowded Wahpeton scene features births, real estate moves, local visits, and highway celebrations. Notable items include a July 2 birth, a breach of sidewalk safety on 4th Street, and community notes on local families, farmers, and businesses amid Fourth of July festivities and regional travel.
Wyndmere residents James McGann and A Slarin were in Wahpeton on Wednesday while Mr R M Johnson and Mr Douglas Hanson visited on Thursday. Mr and Mrs T E Riley and daughter travel to Aber crombie this week. Mrs Max Strelow and daughter of Kindred are visiting friends here. Miss Jennie Campbell leaves for Clitheral Lake to visit Miss Selma Wickstrom. Mrs Frank Gabriel of Wyndery atone Dees from Town visiting friends. The young son of Mr and Mrs Guy Sargeant died last Saturday, drawing many expressions of sympathy.
Farm loans advertised with promises of large amounts, easy terms, and low rates. The note also mentions fire and tornado insurance through six strong companies, attributed to ScucLer Bros.
Wah peton Iron Works advertises payment four dollars fifty cents per ton for country mixed cast iron. Breckenridge dealer promotes Bismarck brand and Blatz Beer, claiming the shop is up to date and the finest and cleanest in town.
The Wahpeton city council presided by Mayor Eberly conducts a regular session. Aldermen Gillie Robinson Woves Albrecht Gillen Peschel and Forkner attend. Minutes from June 1 and 8 approved. Transfers discussed for Wm H White Lumber Co to J J Hull with city attorney review. Various reports and bills reviewed and acted on.
Wahpeton and visitors enjoyed a large Fourth of July program with an extensive parade led by local businesses. Prizes were awarded to the State Science School for best float Schultz Hardware Co for second and Ringling Bros Greatest Show on Earth for best rag a masie. Afternoon events included multiple races with winners noted, auto and runabout races, and a successful exhibition race. Island Park hosted games and ball contests with many participants and spectators. Church notes mention ministers visiting and upcoming sales and services at the Methodist Church with ushers aiding accommodation.
Wenzel Stovik labor and WA Baker as Wil Fricke oats. 3198 Tames Pardon Covent 15.00 Motion carried that we ad journ to July 10, 08. Wm R. Purpos, City Auditor.
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