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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
2
Greendale Farmers Club hosted a small picnic last Tuesday in the outer grove near Greendale. County Agent Woll attended and spoke on club activities and county fair plans. A lady demonstrator provided lessons while stock judging questions engaged attendees, though turnout was smaller than hoped.
Hugo Kahn suffered a disturbing electrical shock when 210 volts passed through him as he touched a damp switch at the creamery after rain. He spoke to a colleague, and the incident occurred while the current was turned on.
A worker touched a live switch and received a 210 volt jolt that knocked him unconscious and caused severe burns. Dr. McDowell treated the victim who remained conscious briefly and then recovered, though he faces a long healing process from the deadly current.
A large gathering of friends and relatives celebrated the silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Gylland at their home in Ind on a date postponed from June 2. Rev G O Fiseth gave an address and presented a silver et to the couple. Rev Freeth sang several solos as their six daughters and three sons, all living at home, were noted.
Dr. E L Hobbs and Dr Walters addressed a large Wahpeton crowd at Lisbon district rally in the opera house. Resolutions backed wartime unity, prohibition on liquor and cigarets, and evangelism, with pledges of funds and volunteers to support the Methodist wartime missionary program.
Gustav Schuter is highlighted as a lawyer with probate practice noted as a specialty across all counts in the records. The article frames his expertise and the breadth of his engagement in probate matters.
Miss Elna Lou Gust resigned from teaching in the village school and left Saturday morning for Moorhead, Minnesota, where her fiancé, Trumbell, serving with the colors, was home on furlough. A wedding had been planned prior to his departure for the front in France as reported locally.
A Señora community plans a July 4 celebration featuring foot races and other activities throughout the day. One dance is scheduled for the night, starting at dusk.
A shop displays a fine exemplars of solid quality granite and marble monuments. It offers finished monuments for examination and invites quotation requests. The catalog includes a complete line of superb samples and erected monuments in the area.
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