25 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
1
Ward King spoke to a large city hall audience on road improvement and the Split-log road drag. He claimed it cheaper and more effective than costly machines, better against clay and gumbo, and that farmers can make one for four dollars. The talk lasted about two hours with convincing, practical demonstrations and answered questions.
Joe Gleason and three girls were detained on immorality charges and face a magistrate today with bonds totaling 8000. Mayor Fligellman plans to keep west of the N P track off limits for immorality with citizen support. White Rock Journal reports a school scandal where a teacher promised kisses to early arrivals. Joseph McGlynn, an escaped prisoner from Richland County jail, recaptured by the sheriff, fled again from a state penitentiary in Bismarck after prior escape and a grass hideout near Milwaukee Track.
The stay at the teacher training school sees 148 students enrolled surpassing prior years, while Alpha Ringers and Prof Trimble classes resume. Visitors include Hon Henry J Linde and Mrs Smith, and the science band readies for the Richland County Court House dedication. A new catalogue outlines next year’s courses.
Reports from the North Dakota Development League foretell a record wheat crop with large barley gains and steady flax. North Dakota shows strong stock-raising growth with cattle hogs sheep horses rising, while apple yields look heavy and several states report unusually good crops.
Jake Hosten and Anna B. Macheel of Lidgerwood receive a marriage license. Helmuth Mindemann and Elma Kressin of Barney also obtain a license.
In yesterday's county primary, the Splendid Ticket led by Hanson and Mrs Mertz is reported to be close to victory. County superintendent race looks tight as Democrats rally behind the Splendid Ticket.
Early returns from yesterday’s primary trickle in slowly at press time with Hanna Granna and Pres Worst leading Republicans for state senator and governor. County results hint Hanna and Granna may win Republican nominations while Mrs Mertz and Hanson appear favored for county superintendent of schools. full results due next week after wider tabulation.
Joe Pahl of Lidgerwood visited the city last night as Company L held rowers dances at the armory this week. Win Harrison, clerk at Oppen s met s Clothing Store, was called home to Chink.
A rallied push urges neighbors to attend church weekly and defend churchgoing. The message promotes personal outreach after church, suggesting engaging talk about baseball scores and after church Sundays while countering jokes about sacred things. It frames GO TO CHURCH as a vital civic duty and social campaign.
A man died after being run over near Breckenridge yards during a track incident. An injured companion is reported as taken to a local headquarters for treatment. Authorities are investigating the switch and the sequence of events surrounding the accident.
The Congregational church held a 10:30 a.m. service with Sunday school at 12 M. Exenini led the morning sermon on “Juniper Trew Experien Miss Lillian Morden and Miss Bentain and Miss Morden assisted with solos. Evening services featured Mr. Sowrey on “The Standards of Masoney,” praised by attendees. The double quartet and ladies’ quartet performed with Miss Morden as soloist. The congregation commends the musicians who contributed for months. No prayers this week due to Chautauqua.
The Mexican situation shows little change but mediators push for peace talks. Carranza refuses to meet Huerta reps except on the battlefield, yet if Huerta delegates and U.S. representatives agree on a plan Carranza may yield.
Mrs Andrew Quand of Britton visits Mrs Fred Kirker this week while Mrs Fred Rolston and Jittleson return from visits at various points. C D Rayburn, hospitalized in Sioux City Iowa, underwent surgery June 13 and expects a two to three week hospital stay. The Rev Alice Palmer preached her farewell at the Congregational church last Sunday and will leave for a new field in Illinois.
The item records a formal dedication ceremony by county residents who contributed to building infrastructure and public works. The article notes community involvement and the event's significance for local civic pride.
A large crowd attended the 1914 courthouse dedication in Richland County, with estimates of at least two thousand people visiting the new building. The Commercial Club provided meals but could not serve everyone, while ceremonies included invocations by Chas. Shorey and speeches by local leaders. The event coincided with Chautauqua and carnival activities, making Monday a landmark day in the county’s history.
The barber shops of Breckens Ridge and Wahpeton will close July 3 at 1 p.m. and remain closed until Monday morning July 6. Advertisement.
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