Wahpeton Plans Bright Future With Public Works
Wahpeton pursues rapid growth with new depot plans, armory, city hall, federal building, and post office. Great Northern and other lines boost access as Fourth of July events, parades, races, and a circus attract visitors, with Monday celebrations expected to draw large crowds.
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Ringling
Wahpeton
Breckenridge
Great Northern
Chicago
Milwaukee
Armory
Co.i
G. A.R
Sixth St
Wisconsin Ave
City Hall
Fourth St
Germania Hook and Ladder Company
Mazeppa Hook and Ladder Company
Reliance!o Hose Company
Wedding of Frederick A Chezik and Edith Hurly in Rutland
Frederick A Chezik of Wahpeton and Edith Hurly of Forman wed at the bride’s home in Rutland township on Wednesday June 22 1910 in a ceremony attended by relatives. The groom, a longtime county resident and former deputy auditor, will move to Oregon where he owns land. the bride studied at RR V U and made many friends in Wahpeton. The Times extends congratulations.
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Frederick A. Chezik
Wahpeton
Edith Harry
Forman
Rutland Township
Gaydusek
Wabpeton
Oregon
Chezik
F. A. Chezik
Edith Hurly
R R.V.U
Times
Primary election results hint at tight race and sparse turnout
Slow reports show very small vote totals with Democrats possibly short of securing a full statewide slate. Stalwarts lead in the state with Mcumber and Hanna, while Johnson tops for governor and Taylor for Superintendent. In the county Heley leads sheriff, Robbins Clerk, Olson Register, Weis leading the legislative ticket with Bru sbetten and Arnold close behind.
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McUmber
Hanna
Johnson
Taylor
Supt. of Public Instruction
Heley
Senator Purcell and Wife Return Home From Washington
Senator Purcell and his wife arrived yesterday morning, direct from Washington where he pressed a strenuous session. The Ballinger Pinchot committee work earned him high regard, and friends urge his reelection. He has shed over forty pounds since leaving Wahpeton but feels well.
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Purcell
Nome
Washington
United States Senate
Ballinger—Pinchot
Wahpeton
Congressman Hanna Honored and Jennie the Elephant Tale
Congressman Hanna from this city was named a delegate to the International Peace Conference in Brussels, promising to bear travel costs personally. Meanwhile Ringling Brothers showcases Jennie the elephant, allegedly 214 years old, noted for using a telephone and beating a drum with her tail, with a lengthy provenance from London to Liverpool to the United States and New Orleans.
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Hanna
Si Bartholdt
St. Louis
Brussels
Bartholat
International Peace Arbitration Society
Ringling Brother
Jennie
George Washingto
United States
India
Zoological Gardens
London
England
Liverpool
Jerry Fogg
Evenettz Howes
America
New Orleans
Summer School Opens With Strong Attendance
The summer session of the S. 5. 8. opened this week with about the usual attendance. Pres. Smith and Supt. Barnet are endeavoring to make the one of the most successful in the history of the county.
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Pres. Smith
Supt
Barnet
Jennie the elephant travels from Rockford to Ringling shows
A portrait of Jennie the elephant, once owned by Charles Andress and later sold to the Ringling Brothers in 1889, who still keep her as a cherished circus creature. A New York banquet at Madison Square Garden celebrated her birthday with 214 candles and a plaster elephant statuette.
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Rockford
Illinois
Jennie
Reynolds
Charles Andress
Douglas Boulevard
Chicago
Andress
Ringling Brothers
New York City
Madison Square Garden
Dr. Wiley
United States Bureau of Chemistry
Winfred Harper Cool
Allied Vegetarian Societies
Irving
Ringland Brothers’ Menagerie
Old Settlers Association Meets in Wahpeton
The Old Settlers association held a warm and very successful two day meeting in Wahpeton with speeches, resolutions, and thanks. Officers for the year include H J Hagen as President and J C Stiteler as Vice President. The next gathering will be in Abercrombie.
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Old Settlers Association
Wahpeton Thureday
Pres. Smith
State Science School
Ton
Abercrombie
H. J. Hagen
J.C. Stiteler
W. Pres B.S. Ouie
Richland County
Wahpeton
al. J. P. Reever
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Warpeton
Peace Congress
Abercrombie Geta
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