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Wahpeton Times

Location

Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1917

Page

2

Five candidates file for Congress in First District race

Five candidates filed for Congress in North Dakota's First District race. Free Cuthbert of Devils Lake, a Republican. Olger J. Burtivess of Grand Forks, Republican. Fudge Wick of Pembina County, Republican. H. M. Aarand Fork of Fargo, a Nonpartisan League candidate. Aakers may appear on the ballot if mailed petitions arrive in time.

Sis H. HM Aarand Forkohn M Fargo Free Cuthbert Devils Lake Fudge Wick Pembina County Aakers Progressive

Conservatory of Music Closes Wanpeton Year

The Wanpeton Conservatory of Music ends a very successful year. Prof Hendrickson plans time in St Paul and Minneapolis for postgraduate study. Teachers will return to the conservatory next year.

Wanpeton Conservatory of Music Hend-rickson St. Paul Abbra Plang Minneapolis

Lutheran Church Merges To Form Amalgamated Body

The consolidation of the M Luth church and Hauge's Evangelical Lutheran and the American conference completed in the past two weeks. The new church owns five million dollars worth of properties and church facilities. L L Brustetten presented the Lutheran church message, noting the long-awaited union brings rejoicing to local worshippers.

Hauge Evangelical Lutheran The of America L. L. Brustetten Lutheran Church

Memorial Day at Breckenridge Lodge Service

Memorial Day services were held at the Breckenridge Methodist church with 44 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs in attendance. A large chorus performed, Rev. Dr. Dodds delivered the sermon, and the meeting concluded with a note of unity and progress. During Mrs. a absence the secretary's books of the lodge will be with Mrs. Per Diederick for two weeks for dues payments.

Odd Fellows Rebekahs Breckenridge Dodds Mo 1. A. Lodge Per Diederick Trinity Church Xemon Wari

Hello boys to buy bond I

Arrangements allow Northweston Telephone Exchange Company employees to subscribe to Liberty bonds with monthly installments. The plan covers $50 bonds, paying $5 monthly for ten months and $5 more for two months, enabling one-year payments with about 3.12 percent interest. If an employee wishes to stop, adjustments are available.

Northweston Telephone Exchange Liberty Manag Gee M. Kloidy Inn Bell Telephone Ing

No Ball Game Last Sunday Disrupts Hankinson Tilt

A Hankinson ball management note told Manager Whiting not to bring his team after a Sunday disruption that caused havoc with the outfield and ball. Calls were received at 9:30 and 1 PM. the first report claimed the game, but events shifted unexpectedly at Hankinson.

Hankinson Ball Mgr. Whiting Warriors

Lisbon hosts Methodist Episcopal gathering with notable church figures

Lisbon welcomes a large Methodist Episcopal event with delegates from Epworth League members Mae Persons Lola Escher and Anna Bennett among attendees. Featured speakers include Dr George B Dean of Philadelphia and Rev J comes from south India. North Dakota leaders join the program as Lisbon plans for crowds.

Wanpeton Foss Churen Episcopal Lisbon Mae Persons Lola Escher Epworth League Fat Howard Paul Choor Anna Bennett H.W. Rife Géo. B. Dean Philadelphia Department of Evangelism board of 1+ missions sion South India Thomas Arch O'Farrell Africa Harry C. Wilson Department of Institutes Board of Sunday Schools Arlo D. Brown Jothers North Dakota Fargo Wahpeton Inns

City Council to Meet on June for Second Street Paving

The Wahpeton City Council will convene at the city hall chambers at 8:00 pm on the sixteenth day of June to consider bids for paying Second Street from Dakota Avenue to the Great Northern Railway main track. Property owners may file petitions with the city auditor indicating payment preferences before the improvement proceeds.

Te Ily Coun Wahpeton Second Street Dakota Avenue Great Northern Railway Ferty Gily X. D Tan

Deming Chosen For North Dakota Guard Training Camp

North Dakota guardsmen and the 13th divisional area units will train in Deming New Mexico during a two week mobilization period in their home armories before deployment. The travel route runs through Kansas and the plan may change with further War Department updates.

North Dakota Minnesota Towa North South Dakota Nebraska Bening Tejas Oklah Homa Deming Detern Kansas War Department D Xnard

Wahpeton Banks Riprapped Against River Erosion

Wahpeton city crews under the Waterworks department have begun riprapping the Ottertail and Red river banks near Island Park. High water previously eroded east Red River and west Ottertail banks, and current sliding continues after ice-out. The neck near Island Park narrowed to about fifteen feet, with cement blocks salvaged from sire crossings used for the riprap as paving on Dakota avenue proceeds. Officials hope to finish the project to prevent further decay of old wooden riprap near the power house at Breckenridge.

Wahpeton Island Park Dakota Avenue Breckenrid

Joe Vachon in Big Benefit and Fargo Circuit Return

Joe Vachon of this city now with Northwestern Telephone Co. of Fargo is highlighted as a leading figure in his matches with Kid Hale. He is described as master of ceremonies in his talent and now fronts a lucrative act in Fargo’s main office.

Joe Vachon Northwestern Telephone Co Fargo Kid Hale Fargo Vachon

Foss M E Church Schedules And Lisbon District Convention

June events at Foss M E Church include Sunday services and a week with no prayer meeting. Junior League at 3 pm, Boys Scouts at 4 pm, Epworth League at 6 45 pm, and a 9 am school session. The Fargol District convention meets in Lisbon from Tuesday to Friday noon. Delegates include Mae Persons Lola Escher Mrs Fred Braun Howard Paul Miss Anna Beatty and T W Rife with more expected.

James Anderson Epworth Fargol Lisbon Epworth League Mae Persons Lola Escher Fred Braun Howard Paul Anna Beatty T. W. Rife

Trinity Church Evening Sermon on Revelation Topic

Trinity Church invites all to attend evening services featuring a sermon on the theme of Revelation. The event includes prayers and talks led by Pastor Walton with emphasis on nonpartisan, charitable aims and community goodwill.

One by One the Roses Fade in a Corps Battle Report

The account describes Brigadier General Ward directing a direct attack with six full divisions and a resisted frontal assault. General Ware rallies, Ward’s forces push the enemy to retreat while Lar son signals the range from behind his basket. Colonels Watson and Bute harass the foe with trench raids as reserves maintain supply lines. Charley Zillgitt and Emel return from Seabeey Montana after a western trip via the Yellowstone trail.

Genal Ward Batt Ware Larson Ward Watson Bute

Roosevelt Advice and Belgium War Debate Stirs Press

Independent Press notes Roosevelt urged timely action over Belgium’s violation in 1914. It argues timely U S intervention could have shaped the war and prevented hurt to the navy and economy, urging unity over political prejudice to support the nation and its leadership.

Gem Saet Minnesota Regio Roosevelt Polie United States Independent Press Bebsium

State of Sorin Taxes and Deceased Estate Notice

The State of Sorin taxes in Richland County North Dakota note the deceased Ketace of Julia Anderson of Dwihgt Township. Creditors and claimants are asked to exhibit claims after the first publication. An administrator is named and to be contacted at residence in Dwlshton Township Wahpeton ND. May 8.

Sorin eRdustin Julia Julia Anderson Counsry Stiehland North Caoun Tovenshin Dwlshton Richland County North Dakota Mayne Lewis

Land buyers seek farms in Richland County

Several parties show interest in purchasing farmland in Richland County. Leave your price and terms at the Farmers & Merchants State Bank in Wahpeton North Dakota or contact H. F. McCusker for details.

Richland Co The Armers & Merchants State Bank Wahpeton N. D H. F. McCusker Adv

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Congress First Congregational Conservatory of Music M. Luth Breckenria Ag Ad Hankinson WNC Deming, N. W Foss M. E. Church Wat Walton J. Wn Briggs Bldg Charley Zillgitt Emel Seabey Montana Minoi Williston Yellowstone Trail Bowman Mobril Aberdeen Josephine Turek Baker Alerolu Joseph Vertin
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