Western Educational Association Organized in Minot
The 61st annual North Western Educational Association meeting was held April 6 7 in Minot with about 150 teachers from Ward McHenry Pierce Wells counties. Officers elected include President S Henry Wolfe Minot Vice President E G Warren Ward County Secretary Anna Peterson Pierce County Treasurer E R Brownson Williams County.
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North Western Educational Association
Minot
Ward
McHenry
Williams
Pierce
Wells
S. Henry Wolfe
E.G. Warren
Anna Peterson
Association
Mary Jewett
Ray
Stockwell
Devine
Department of Public Instruction
E. G. Warren
Clarence Ellsthorpe
Williston
George F. Forester
Harvey
Miss Davies
Granville
Treas
Pierce County
ExiirHorre
Penalty for prairie fires under state law
Prairie fire season warned with a reminder of the statute. Willful or negligent setting of woods marsh or prairie or leaving fires unextinguished is a misdemeanor with fines up to two hundred dollars or up to one year in jail plus civil liability for damages. The person causing the fire is responsible for all damages to ranches buildings fences timber and grass and for injuries to cattle ranges or improvements.
Farmer George Frederick Dies After Prairie Fire Struggle
Coroner G H Thomas investigated the death of farmer George Frederick who lived near Fontier P O about twenty five miles north of Ray. Frederick, age 66, reportedly fought a prairie fire most of the day, collapsed en route to his home, and died of heart failure. He had no known relatives and was buried at Ray on Tuesday.
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G. H. Thomas
Ray
George Frederick
Fontier P. O
Horse Thieves Convicted at Towner Court Term
At the recent term in Towner Judge Goss presided over fifteen cases with eleven convictions. Four men tied to a Montana Dakota Canada horse stealing ring were found guilty including Mark A Pace and his alleged hired man Melvin Dill who pled guilty to forgery. Will Engling and Ed Engling faced charges of criminal conspiracy and receiving stolen property respectively. The group allegedly bought horses and cattle under fictitious names and posted security on property not owned.
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Towner
Goss
Montana
Dakota
Canada
Mark A. Pace
Melvin Dill
Will Engling
Ed Engling
Courtroom Expose Leads to Arrests in Horse Trafficking Case
An attorney drafted a bill of sale transferring horses within the gang. In court the document was produced by a member who attempted to shift blame but pled guilty, incriminating others. Judge Goss ordered arrests and summoned a special jury. One defendant stood trial while the others pleaded guilty.
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Goss
Carnegie Offers 30000 Library Support for State University
State University at Grand Forks would gain a library building funded by Andrew Carnegie up to 30000 with the state covering annual maintenance of at least 5000. The plan follows large additions from private and Icelandic collections, creating need for expanded quarters and a first class facility. Judge Goss arrived with warrants issued for several suspects, and preliminary hearings resulted in Earl Allerman discharged while Dan Allerman and Dan Newton were bound over to district court.
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Andrew Carnegie
State University At
Grand Forks
Carnegie
J. M. Cochrane
Goss
Judge Goss
John C. Low
Rose Dowe
Pearl Lovejoy
Dan Allerman
Earl
Dan
Earl Allerman
George Newton
Allerman's
Newton
Palda
Minot
District Court
Williston Bottling Works Change in Ownership
J. F. Griffith of this county bought the Williston Bottling Works from Pickell & Linscott in a deal late last week. He will continue the business as before and produce carbonated beverages and still ciders with his extensive experience ensuring high quality products.
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J. F. Griffith
Williston Bottling Works
Pickell & Linscott
Griffith
Homesteaders may be excused for residency on office terms
A circular from the general land office explains that a homesteader who has begun a property claim and established residence may be excused from living on the land if elected or appointed to county state or federal office requiring residence apart from the land. He must continue cultivation and improvements.
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General Landoff
Contractors for Carrying the United States Malla
The short fragment references contractors tasked with carrying the United States malla. Details about the project scope, location, or dates are not provided, leaving the specific duties and parties unclear.
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United States
Fraudulent land seeker in western North Dakota alert
North Dakota Bankers Association secretary C. Macfadden issues a circular warning members about George Williams a 65 year old man with a full beard likely false who passes as a land buyer and pays with fraudulent checks. He contracts to buy broad acres then cashes short of funds. If found, detain him and notify the secretary by wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Williams
Williams
Niagara
U S Commissioner Carney Moves Land Office
U S Commissioner E C Carney moved his land office the first of the week from the Union block to a new building south of the First National Bank. The structure was fitted up with a private rear office creating a first class suite for Mr Carney.
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U.S
E.C. Carney
Union Block
First National Bank
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Western Educational Association
Carnegie Library
Bruegger
Bruegger Mercantile CO
C. Macfadden
The
North Dakota Bankers
Sociation
Opera House
Crystal Lodge Mba
Rige’s Orchestra
Dr.wards
Bain
Agency Dept
Ward Medical Co
Winona
Minn
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