Northwestern Baptist Association formed from Red River Valley
The Red River Valley Baptist association splits, creating the Northwestern Baptist Association covering Towner Rolette Pierce McHenry Bottineau Ward and Williams counties. Officers include Moderator Rev James Coutts and Secretary E B Colwell with new executive committee names. Also listed are senior class graduates for admission to the North Dakota bar and university law exercises at the Baptist church with Tracy R Bangs delivering the commencement address.
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Red River Valley
Red River
Northwestern Association
James Coutts
Bottin
W. K. Sherwin
Rolla
E. B. Colwell
Balfour
G. H. Carpenter
Grand Forks
R. A. McMullen
Lang Aon
J. K. Fairchild
Cavalier
H. B. Cook
Northwestern Baptist Association
College of Law
State Board of Law
A. A. Bruce
John Burke
Devils Lake
Emerson H. Smith
Fargo
Supreme Court
Bramarck
Dean Bruce
R. M. Andrews
Norwich
Fred B. Andrews
J. J. Bergland
Alexandria
Minn
H.R. Bitzing
Walker
W.L. A. Calder
M. MM. Chatfield
Minot
L. H .Connolly
Mandan
Devaney
University
Martin ©. Dahle
Emmons
E. D. Germain
C. C. Hagen
Sherbrooks
Helen N. Hamilton
Charles Houska
Weselerville
Fred Larson
Oliver Leverson
Hawley
Homer J. Maxwell
Carrington
George A. McDonald
John D. Scherer
N. F. Snyder
Williston
Albert J. Staine
Abercrombie
E. P Totten
Mayville
Victor Wardrope
Churchs Ferry
Victor Viaux
Boston
H. B. Wingerd
Des Moines
Iowa
RS. Enge
Iowe
Matineau
University of North Dakota
Baptist Church
Tracy R. Bangs
Edgeley-Dawson Extension Aims to Link With Main Line
Rail rumors say the Edgeley Dawson extension of the Northern Pacific will connect with the main line at Steele instead of Dawson. A survey is underway and towns along the route anticipate Steele as the eventual junction, with the line touted as a potential transcontinental main thoroughfare reducing grades and travel time. Construction west from Edgeley reaches Gackle, with Deasam Jud and Alfred in La Moure county slated for future growth as construction continues and businesses prepare to locate along the line.
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Steele
Edgeley-Dawson
Northern Pacific Railroad
Maiine
Dawson
Northern Pacific
Valley City
Twin Cities
Eageley
Gackle
Logan County
Deasam
Jud
Alfred
la Moure County
Rust Threat Hits North Dakota Wheat
Barberry hedges around Fargo show widespread rust infestation in North Dakota. Prof. H. L. Bolley notes infection hinges on weather with recent rain and close conditions causing rapid spread. dry, windy weather could limit danger. Barberry is non native and cultivated. growers may push for federal eradication and nurseryman bans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Fargo
H. L. Bolley
Minnesota
South Dakota
Northwest
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Meeting Highlights Valley City Choice
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows chose Valley City for the next meeting while closing notes from Minot mark the King Solomon Encampment. Officers elected include N Bryan and Harrison among others. sympathy offered to Grand Secretary Don McDonald after his wife’s death. a fundraising “pass the hat” event raised funds toward the home fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City
Minot
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
Odd Fellows
Allith
N. Bryan
R. W. Dougherty
Fairmount
J. H. Stewart
Fargo
Grand Guardian
H. Cook
Willow City
Grand Herald
G. Ww
McDonald
Cooper
Hayes
Furd
Wilson
Aged Man Hangs Himself in Black River Falls
The body of Ole Ruida, eighty one, was found hanging from a tree near Black River Falls Wisconsin on June 18. The coroner's jury ruled mental imbalance for several years and death by his own action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
Ole Ruida
North Dakota Should Not Overbuild Rail Lines
Michael Monthar argues against promoters pushing new railroad lines and rail-way competition in North Dakota. He warns growth should match the state’s agricultural base and existing towns, fearing misallocated investment hurts farm markets and existing communities, and urges conservative policy with reliance on established ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Counry
Sick Ton
Temat
Michael Monthar
Valley City Wrestles With Fire, Drainage Proposals
In Valley City residents debate two proposals addressing fire protection and drainage. Citizens fear alarms amid standing water on hot days and worry about sanitary features. They express concern over the section of the armory and state inspections, feeling repaid for aiding the area’s fine armory effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City
Fine Armory
Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Village Charivari
In Alarinette Wisconsin on June 17 Charles Olson, married two weeks, faced a prolonged village serenade after he refused to buy beer. Police say Olson fired into the crowd, seriously wounding William Moody who stood about ten feet away. Olson was arrested yesterday on attempted murder charges.
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Puta
Wabasha
Minn
Joan Kirtz
Plainview Telephone Company
Kirta
Joseph Tushous
Kirtz
Tushous
Charivart
Alarinette
Wis
Charles
Sands
Hans Olson
Olson
William Moody
Minnesota Odd Fellows session closes with new officers
The Minnesota stand lodge of Odd Fellows concluded its session with strong attendance and harmony. Past Grand Master Winn Powers installed the officers, including Grand Master T. W. Hugo of Duluth, Deputy Grand Master George W. Scherer of Mankato, Grand Warden John W. Mackie of Audubon, Grand Secretary A. L. Bolton Sr. of Center, Grand Treasurer C. M. Sprague of Bank Center, and Grand Representative Winn Powers of St. Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt. Paul
Minnesota
C. M. Sprague
Nnk Center
Winn Powers
St. Paul
Funeral for Col Colvill Held at Cannon Falls
Col Colvill commander of the First Minnesota at Gettysburg died Monday at the soldiers home. The funeral in Cannon Falls was held yesterday with a guard of Sons of Veterans escorting the body from the new capitol Wednesday evening. Honorary pallbearers include Gov John A Johnson Judge William Lochren Gen J W Bishop Col M C Reeve and Gen C C Andrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Cannon Falls
Sons of Veterans
New Capitol
John A. Johnson
William Lochren
J. W. Bishop
McC. Reeve
C. C. Andrews
Fatal suicide of James Morse county clerk
James W. Morse, eight years last January clerk of courts for the county, committed suicide at his home yesterday by blowing off his head with a shotgun after placing a cartridge in his mouth. Ill health is believed to have caused the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Sime
James W. Morse
Esterday
Fall From Car Kills Man From New London Minn
Jasper Knutson age twenty two died when he fell from a flat car on the Milwaukee and St Paul spur track last evening and was run over. Papers in his pocket indicate he was from New London Minnesota, near au Claire Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Minn
Au Claire
Wis
Jasper Knutson
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Pardon Recommendation For Farmer Convicted Of Murder
Senator Kittredge appeared before the board of pardons in Pierre on Lambert Jones serving life for murder from Charles Mix county. The board recommended a pardon in this case, while sending other cases for further consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imbert Jones
Pierre
Senator Kittredge
Board of Pardons
Lambert Jones
Charles Mix County
Burglars Frightened Off as Safe Doors Blown
In Albert Lea Minnesota on June 17 unknown burglars frightened away after blowing off outer doors of Gund Brewing company office safe. Handies and knobs to inner doors were broken in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lea
Minn
Gund Brewing Company
Fire destroys Holvig Bros General Merchandise stock
Jasper Minnesota June 17 A fire yesterday morning destroyed Holvig Bros General Merchandise stock with estimated losses of 12000 dollars and 3000 dollars insured The building suffered partial destruction and damage reported by local authorities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper, Minn
Holvig Bros
Flags Rest in New Capitol as Minnesota Guards Escort
In St Paul on June 16 a grand parade escorted faded Civil War flags and later flags from Spanish American and Philippines campaigns to the new capitol. About 10,000 spectators, including schoolchildren, watched veterans and Guard units receive the banners, then deposit them in dustproof cases under the dome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minnesota
State Capitol
Philippines
Capitol
Fort Snelling
National Guard
C. T. Trowybridge
Trowbridge
J. W. Bishop
Roland
Fifth
Gov. Johnson
J. J. Lawler
Gen Lee Reelected C V Commander in Chief
Louisville June 17 Gen Stephen D Lee was unanimously reelected commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans. Other officers were also reelected. The text convention will be held in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Ro
Louisville
Stephen D. Lee
The
United Confederate Veterans
New Orleans
Steamer Harriet A Hart Burned Off Detour
Steamer Harriet A Hart bound from an unnamed port to Detour Michigan was burned yesterday afternoon near Detour. Fire caused $27,000 in losses with tiles from the vessel cited among damaged areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackinac
Harriet A Hart
Roosevelt Gets His Pay War Bond For President Roosevelt
Washington June 17 Treasury issued a war ant for 583 dollars in favor of President Roosevelt representing two months extra pay for officers in the Spanish war under an act passed by congress in 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Washington
Treasury Department
Congress
Acetylene Light Aids Vision Says Chicago Teacher
A Chicago report argues acetylene lighting reduces eye strain and defects in children, noting kerosene and coal gas lamps cause strain. It describes acetylene as a bright steady light close to sunlight, affordable for homes, schools, churches, and institutions, with potential to cut eye problems as its use grows.
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Chicago
Alice
Miss
Eoon
Mean Fling at Marie in a Bookshop Swap
A witty note from Puck recalls a secondhand bookshop swap where Marie Corelli’s latest is exchanged for Epictetus. The quip adds that a parson is always the best man at a wedding, taking coin and many chances.
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Marie
Marie Corelli
Puck
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Adelbert Ha
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