Wedding Bells and Local News From Wahpeton Area
An itemized note covers a church wedding at St John s in Wahpeton with Clara Braun and Tony Mikeche wed by Fr Ridder, plus the groom Wilkin Hotel party and a Milwaukee Railroad tie. Also reports a Wahpeton school election with Black and Cameron re elected for three years, birthday celebrations for Miss Laura Comstock, and a social gathering with friends and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
Clara Braun
Tony Mikeche Ofridge
McCoy
Roma Albrecht
Mr. McCoy
Ridder
Albrecht
Milwaukee Railroad
Wahpeton
Black
Geo
Wal
Cameron
Laura Comstock
Mrs. Henson
Morley
Roger
Wagner
Messrs
Gillson
Conditana Hendry
Refugee I W Ward Flies From Topia To California
I W Ward a mining engineer from Acopanete Topia reached Los Angeles after a perilous overland flight with four Mexicans. He crossed four rivers dodging rebel raids and was aided by the Buford to reach the coast. Ward fears Mexico needs US intervention and recalls his threats from rebels. He plans a visit to North Dakota relatives before returning to work in the southern republic. Also announced is Richland County Old Settlers meeting at Fairfield Fairmount June 20-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauraudong Bande
I. W. Ward Young
Acopanete
State of Topia
Loraine
Los Angeles
Republic
Ward
West Coast
Buford
United States
Mexico
Herald
W. T. Ward
Fermington
N. 10
Old Settlers Meeting
Old ‘Settlers Meeting
Richland County
Feirmount
State School of Science Wahpeton Seeks Coal Bids
Notice states Wahpeton North Dakota school will accept bids by noon July 10 1912 for coal supplies including 500 tons Youghiogheny lump 20 tons Zeigler lump and 20 tons anthracite stove or nut size. Bids mailed to the State School of Science Wahpeton will be received. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State School of Science
Wahpeton
North Dakota
Youghiogheny
Zeigler
Wahpeter
Wahpeton Science School 1912 Commencement Ceremony
The Science School graduation at the Opera House on Friday June 14 honored forty eight graduates from Wahpeton with diplomas for completing prescribed courses. Principal Olsgard spoke on work habits and success as the audience heard songs, orations, and a valedictory from Clarence Crocker. The program featured Miss Iola Cameron salutatory, Miss Mabel Quinn on domestic economy, engineering talks, and music including a solo by Miss Mariesreen. The event closed with the Lass ODE and a poem, honoring the class of 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olsgard
Opera House
Wahpeton
G. H Brown
Meckstroth
Iola Cameron
Mabel Quinn
Gilbert Reeder
Ruby Newby
Barment
Walter Fiero
Clarence Crocker
State School of Science Band and Graduation Highlights
The program lists Rev CH Brown, Mrs L W Meckstroth, Tola Cameron, Mabel Quinn, Gilbert Reeder and Ruby Newby among vocalists and speakers. Diplomas presented by Pres. Fred E. Smith. Courses span Teachers, Homemakers, Preparatory, Engineers, Bookkeeping and Combination tracks with numerous students named, including Agnes Bader Hazel Quick Mabel Cameron Ruth Ostund and more. Colors Green and White, motto Not Who But What, flower Red Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State School of Science
E. C. Oligard
McVille, N. D
Fred E. Smith
Agnes Bader
Hazel Quick
Tola Cameron
Mabel Quinn
Ruth Ostund
Sophia Kracker
Wild Rice Ladies Aid Sale Planned In Ibsen Township
The Wild Rice Ladies Aid Society will hold a sale of fancy and useful articles Monday afternoon June 2 at Mrs. Wistrom's home in Ibsen township. Free coffee and cake will be served. Politicians are invited to attend. Mr. C Ness will be the announcer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wild Rice Ladies Aid Society
Linen Shower and Theatre Party for Miss Clara Braun
Miss Clara Braun, bride to be, is honored at a linen shower and theatre party hosted by Misses Mary McCarthy Celia and Olivia Braun. Guests from the community gathered at the McCarthy home, attended Braune Theatre, and returned to the Braun home for refreshments and gifts of linen and fineries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McCarthy
Celia
Olivia Braun
Clara Braun
McCarthy
Braune Theatre
Anna Braun
Thressa Dietz
Agnes Laurence
Kate Pahl
Kate McCabe
Mable Quinn
Nora Wel
Anne [Etlee
Elma Huppeler
Ette Simard
Lea Eckes
Mae Murray
May Kelly
Mary Boll
Lost His Pants At Wahpeton Opera House
A Massachusetts man named Joe Slocum visits Wahpeton with plans to woo Lena Rivers but a bulldog bite scares him away. The humorous incident features during the "great play" at the Wahpeton Opera House next Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Slocum
Massachusetts
Lena Rivers
Wahpeton Opera
Watering restricted times ordinance enforced by council
Notice states water from city system may be used for lawn sprinkling or gardens only from 6 p m to 8 p m and with a nozzle opening not exceeding 3 1 2 inches. Use outside these times may bring a fine under ordinances. Signed Committee on Water Supply.
Local Repair Shop Opens At Old Stang Site
Eugene Schuler announces a new repair shop two doors west of City Hotel Wahpeton N D inviting old friends including Albert Schrieber Jeweler to stop by the Schuler Block premises and discuss business opportunities with the Eugene Schuler Company.Line shows a compact classic ad noting location and friendly outreach to locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Schuler Company
Schuler Block, Wahpeton
N. D
Stang
City Hotel
Albert Schrieber
Twenty-Eighth G A R W R C Convention at Casselton
The twenty third annual G A R and W R C convention met in Casselton June 12. Delegates toured sessions, enjoyed meals at Federated Orchard, and attended films and a camp fire. Jessie Tracy of Valley was elected President and Lisbon named for 1913. Boy Scouts escorted delegates, with $18.50 donated in appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.R.C
Casselton
Amanda Freese
Jamestown
Portland
Opera
Col. Carroll
Lisbon
le B. Hanna
Eliza Putnam
Fargo
Jessie Tracy
Valley
Urtz
Jimnner
A. R
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Chicago
Ion Hall
W. D. Fies
Lauder
Taft
Roosevelt-LaFfollet
Olivia
Valine Mikeche
Fack Braun
Leo Jettend
Tride
Weine
Pauline Mikea
Mre
Stern
Great Lakes
Iil
Ridge
Theear Country
Wilkin Hotel
Topia
W. Ward
Acopaneta
Farmington
Preg Smith
Mariesreen
E. ©. Oligard
Nelson County
Smith
Moore
City of Dreams
White Sea
Es Grissy
Pauline Miksche
Helen Hill
Mortimer Torgerson
Elfort
George Trinka
Mech
Bookkeeping
John Adams
Frank Peschell
Susie Hoffman
Albert Russel
Arthur Krause
Louis Uska
Bessie Lockman
Florence Wetherbee
Althea Mueller
Edith Whittaker
Short Hand
Clara Bentzin
Florence Krause
Hur Maher
Peter Peterson
Elmer Hanson
Andrew Johnson
Hannah, Berg
Elizabeth Mikkola
Sena Berg
Alex, MeKereher
Emily Frykman
Alvin MeKereher
Oscar Hackey
Louis McCarty
Waller Hess
John Peschel
Andrew Swanson
Carl Knutson
Mary Kirby
Earl Carter
Florence Purder
Eva Rasmusse
Warren Henderson
Francis Lauder
Alf Ringen
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