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Wahpeton Times

Location

Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1913

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Horses Here at Richland County Fair Track Meet

The Richland county fair grounds will host a new race meet with six horses under 8 A Bowlby. Wyndmere owners include J McGahan of First National Bank and Andrew Herman Geo Blake and W S Nulph. J R Burnip of Montevideo also owns one horse. Paderewski trained by Bowlby will join others at the fair grounds for Sept 30 to Oct 1 2 3 events. Bowlby longtime trainer praised as the fastest half mile track is prepared for fair week.

Richland County Fair ‘Association A. Bowlby Wyndmere J. McGahan First National Bank Andrew Herman Geo. Blake Minn Richland County Fair Paderewski Albert Weis Bowlby Furnture Geo. W. Woods

Wahpeton Council Routs Speeding to Eight MPH

Wahpeton city council passed a resolution at its June meeting to enforce a new eight miles per hour speed limit inside city limits. Police were instructed to arrest all violators to protect pedestrians after several close calls with reckless drivers. Signed by Comm.

Wahpeton

Public Recital at Congregational Church Friday Evening

Friday evening June 6 Miss Margaruite Baker pupils perform at the Congregational church starting 8 15 p m. The program includes Genevive Earley Hubert Wolfe Bessie Van Hanten Margaruite Black Eleanor Elia Hazel Grubb and others guests invited with age restriction under five not admitted.

Marguerite Baker Congregational Church Genevive Earley Hubert Wolfe Bessie van Hanten Marguerite Black Eleanor Elia Hazel Grubb Viola Williams Ethel Morris Donna Farnsworth Dorothy Rice Ethel Cole Lucille Eade Jean Rittenhouse Clara Edelrock Margaret Glasgow Grace Swank Fama Mitton Hazel van Arnam

Dance to Aid Danor Uniform Fund at Armory

Wahpeton band members host a benefit dance at the local Armory next Wednesday evening June 11 to raise money for players uniforms. Local merchants back the event and ticket sales aim to attract a large crowd for a lively fundraiser. Meyer's orchestra provides music for a Dakota avenue concert the same week, with Clifford Braun leading the arrangement committee and other band members contributing.

Bane Danor Wahpeton Dakota Avenue Jane Meyer

County Auditor Burton Honored by Statewide Auditors

At Dickinson last week the county auditors of the state elected Richland county Auditor Burton as vice-president of the association. He pushed unsuccessfully to hold next year’s meeting in Wahpeton. Other officers named were H. H. Harmon president Morton county and Addison Leech Cass county as secretary. Burton says the meeting was profitable and pleasant with royal entertainment.

Burton Dickinson Richland County Wahpeton H. H. Harnon Morton County Addison Leech Cass County

Marriages Licenses Issued By County Judge

The county judge issued marriage licenses in the past week to Gustav Selland and Miss Alice Lange of Hankinson Joseph Meyer and Miss Martha E Groskreutz of Hankinson August W Bohn and Miss Olga A Lubenow of Great Bend Frank F Veit and Miss Elizabeth D Chernich of Wellston Moore ton

Gustav Selland Alice Lange Hankinson Joseph Meyer Martha E. Groskreutz August W. Bohn Olga A. Lubenow Great’ Bend Frank F. Veit Elibeth D. Chernich Mooreton

Fairmount and Weblin Railroad Construction Surges Ahead

The Fairmount and Weblin railroad project pushes toward early crop season completion with 300 horses and a large grader crew at work. Construction material arrives daily at Fairmount as grading proceeds. Local financiers and businessmen Storeny Leary J L Paul and J M Sullivan plus Father Tebo visited Fairmount, with plans for new banks elevators and lumber yards in nearby towns.

Fairmount-Veblin Fairmount and Weblin Fairmount Storeny Leary J. L. Paul Browns Valley State Bank J. M. Sullivan Sullivan Lumber Co Father Tebo Browns Valley Paul Sullivan Roberts County

Free Wahpeton Band Concert Series Under Way

The Wahpeton Band begins a free concert series in June July and August. The first performance is Saturday June 7 from 7 to 9 pm with LS Braun directing.

Wahpeton Band LS. Braun

March Le Chasseur and The Elves Overture Program

The program lists selections including March Le Chasseur Overture The Elves March American Conquest performed by Greenawald Leon W Parsons W H Kiefer and Chas Kuebler in a concert setting. The listing names conductors and performers associated with the work as part of a formal program.

Greenawald

Wahpeton City Council Minutes June 2 1943

Regular meeting presided by Mayor Eberley notes Aldermen present. Reports accept and bids opened for city printing with Wahpeton Times low bidder at five cents per line. Resignation of Clark M Olson accepted. 8 H Murray appointed city auditor. Bills approved across General and Water funds. adjournment motion recorded.

Wahpeton City Eberley Gillen Nicholas Wahpeton Times Clark M. Olson H. Murray

Wahpeton Conservatory Commencement Exercises

The Wahpeton Conservatory of Music will stage its regular commencement verses at the opera house on Monday evening, June 9. No diplomas this year but an interesting program is planned including songs by a quartet and several addresses. Complimentary tickets have been issued. those without tickets may obtain them at Wahpeton Music House.

Wahpeton Conservatory of Music Opera House Conservatory Wahpeton Musi House

Senior Class Play of State School of Science

The State School of Science will present The Toastmaster at the open house on Wednesday evening, June 11, directed by Mrs. Remington of the Western School of Expression of Fargo. Tickets are on sale at Wolfe grocery priced 25, 35, and 150 cents. Cast includes Bill Morgan William Fortier Tower Fairfax Archie Maylett Bob Renmark Clarence Gunness Henry Reed Tom Ripley George Macintos Prof. Reed Mrs. Reed Cynthia and Anna Voyek with Sidney Kuentzol, Louis Anderson, Benjamin All Elstad.

School of Science Remington Western School of Expression of Fargo Wolfe Grocery Bill Morgan William Fortier Fairfax Archie Maylett Bob Renmark Clarence Gunness Henry Reed Tom Ripley George Macintos Prof. Reed Mrs. Reed Cynthia Buzzer Louis Anderson Peter Schmidt Benjamin All Elstadts Anna Voyek Sidney Kuentzol

Oppenheimer Opens Oppie s Toggery Shows Growth

Mr H Oppenheimer opened Oppie s Toggery a month ago with small capital and has built one of the finest stores in the establishment. He cites excellent initial business and anticipates continued success aided by a new dry cleaning system offering better service and work days. The store plans further features to serve Wahpeton and neighboring country areas, crediting fair dealing, fair prices, and quality goods.

H. Oppenheimer Oppie'a Toggery Oppenheimer Wahpeton

School election yields four trustee terms filled

A large turnout of 266 ballots produced four seats on the school board. J. G. Forbes and John P. Reeder won three year terms without opposition, 251 and 247 votes respectively, while the two year seats went to Louis Fligelman 162 and R. M. Sunday 155. R. M. Lundy and R. M. Black trailed in the race.

J. G. Forbes John P. Reeder Reeder Forbes R. M. Black R. M. Lundy Louis Fligelman Fligelman Black P. Meyer J. P. Reeder RLM

Court Week Proceedings Tie Up Local Cases

Attorneys Parsons Irvine Hankinson Scramstad Korsvik attend court this week. Max Wipperman visited court Tuesday. Bailiffs include Wm Sebutt and Henry Albrecht. Mildred Williams pleads not guilty to grand larceny. Sam Jones changes from assault with dangerous weapon to guilty of assault and battery and is jailed 30 days. William L Thomas pleads guilty to selling intoxicating liquors in Fairmount. Judge to seek further hearing. Mrs Carlson and Mr Torgenrud plead not guilty to adultery.

Parsons and Irvine Lidgerwood Lowry Dwyer Hankinson Scramstad Wyndmere Korsvik Abercrombie Max Wipperman Wm, Sebutt Hankinson Henry Albrecht Wahpeton Mildred Williams Sam Jones William L. Thomas Fairmount Carlson Torgenrud

Baccalaureate and Commencement Events at Science School

The Science School schedules a week of events starting with baccalaureate in the auditorium on Sunday June 8 at 7 30 p m. Concerts and commencements follow at the opera house and music conservatory through June 13 with free admissions for most events and tiered pricing for the senior class play and commencement.

Science School Conservatory of Music Opera House Burch Mall

Wahpeton Odd Fellows Win State Drill Prize

The Wahpeton degree team won first prize for team drill at the state encampment in Fargo. Their long standing excellence in drill work is noted as not their first win. Wheatland ladies won the Rebecca drill with Fairmount close second.

Apollusuri Wahpeton Wheatland Fairmount

Water wagon for Wahpeton streets sought this summer

Wahpeton merchants seek a water wagon driver to solicit subscriptions and hose down dust all summer. No specific candidate named, any man with a team who can gather funds could take the job. The city lacks a sprinkling fund and relies on volunteers to pay for street dust control. Richland County rail association owns a large sprinkling cart available for use.

Wahpeton Padi Richland County Rail Association

Recital Cancelation Delays Eckes Event At Church

Due to an accident involving Mrs Mary K Eckes last Sunday Miss Alvina Eckes cannot perform as planned at Congregational church Monday evening The program shifts to Miss Lilian Morden who will sing in the Conservatory commencement exercises with a trio of Zuni Indian songs in Indian costume The songs aim to add charm and drama to the Monday night program

Mary K. Eckes Alvina Eckes Congregational Church

Stockholders Meeting Called for Florida Indian River Catholic Colony

Notice of stockholders meeting on Monday July 7 1913 at 2 PM at W L Carter office Wahpeton North Dakota to elect officers for the year and conduct other business. A Wipperman secretary.

CTICE Florida Indian River Catholic Colony W. L. Carter Wahpeton N. D Florida Indian River, Catholic Colony A. Wipperman

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