Cyclone Ravages South Leaving Hundreds Dead
New Orleans April 25 reports show up to 500 killed and thousands hurt as a cyclone moving from Texas through several southern states devastates towns. Mississippi suffers most with 183 dead and 650 seriously injured. Louisiana totals 108 dead. Communications breakdown hampers accurate damage estimates.
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New Orleans
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Williston Livery Changes Hands
George W. Jones sold his Willis ton livery business to Frank Banks of Stroud after agreeing to a price near $17000. Banks buys the barn horses rigs and all paraphernalia and appoints John Townsend to operate the business this summer, with plans to move to Willis ton and likely take personal charge next fall.
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W. Jones
Frank Banks
AE Stroud
George W. Jones
Stroud
Banks
John Townsend
Williston
Club Meeting Discusses World Events and Library Question
The club met with Mrs. D A Powell on Wednesday afternoon with a large attendance. Mrs C A Wittmeier presided and led discussions on recent events including a talk on the Japanese Russian war, with papers by Mesdames Mansfield Overson and Grant on Roosevelt, the Panama Canal and U S Growth. Mrs Brownell reported on the Federal convention at Bottineau. A very pleasant and profitable meeting was enjoyed by all.
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D. A. Powell
C. A. Wittmeier
Mesdames Mansfield
Overson
Grant
Roosevelt
Panama Canal
United States
Brownell
Bottineau
Family Theater Opens May Fourth With Bright Cast
The Family Theater program starting May fourth promises exceptional entertainment. The Ryans star in a comedy You do but you don’t with Sam Carlton’s Hebrew humor and Maggie Ryan’s vocal talent. Mrs Siewert will preside at the piano, and a real live baby will be given away to the holder of the lucky number on Saturday night.
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Family Theater
Ryans
Sam Carlton
Maggie Ryan
Convention at Bottineau Brings District Women Delegates
A convention of the Ladies clubs of the Eighth district convened in Bottineau on April 23 with delegates from Minot Souris and Williston. District Vice-President Mrs. Leonard called the meeting to order to foster deeper interest in state federation work.
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Eighth District
Bottineau
Minot
Souris
Williston
Leonard
Bottineau Club Hosts Delegates After Pleasant Convention
An afternoon program featured welcome address by Miss Burr president of the Bottineau club and responses by Mrs Lyman of Minot. Several papers and reports were read by representatives from various clubs. Thursday evening a reception at Mrs McKay's home honored visiting delegates. Williston delegates Mrs Brownson and Mrs E R Brownson returned pleased with the convention and Bottineau hospitality.
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Miss Burr
Bottineau
Lyman
Minot
McKay
Williston
S. Brownson
E. R. Brownson
Land Office Reports Heavy Three Months Business
The local land office saw strong activity in the last quarter with receipts totaling 204,347.82 dollars. Filing covered 40,948.30 acres for homes, along with numerous proofs, entries, and deposits, including multiple desert and homestead actions and related fees.
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Sistementa
Bibia Comedy of Toys at Gates Mall by Willis ton Club
The Willis ton Musical Club presents Bibia Comedy of Toys a home talent show at Gates Mall on Thursday evening May 7 for Library fund. The Toyshop run by the Toyman and his daughter features dolls animals and fairies coming alive after a fairy awakens them. Chaos ensues as toys dance elope and caper in lively spectacle for charity.
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Gates
Williston
Hugunin’s Farm Sale Success Despite Storm and Ill Health
E C Hugunin held a notably successful sale at his Tren ton farm last Saturday despite bad weather. He moved 534 dollars in goods with cash sales near 500 dollars. He cites hard times yet notes farmers paid cash, and he plans to move with his wife to Santa Rosa California in coming days for residence.
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E. C. Hugunin
Trenton
Hugunin
Santa Rosa
Cal
Hazel Chaffee Hosts Her Seventh Birthday Party
Hazel Chaffee celebrated her seventh birthday Monday evening with about twelve of her little girl friends. The gathering was pleasant with dainty refreshments served and the guests all agreed she was a charming hostess.
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Hazel Chaffee
Miss Hazel
Will Elect Officers Next Tuesday Night
Company E will elect officers next Tuesday night including a first lieutenant two sergeants and corporals.
Chief Davidson Arrests Burglars in City Visit
Chief of Police Davidson arrested three young men arriving in the city on Number one. Two, Robert Hiram alias Johnson and Carl Schuler, were wanted in Crookston Minnesota for burglary. They resisted requisition papers while a third man from Devils Lake was released. The suspects, under twenty two, are accused of robbing a pool hall of seventy dollars and breaking into a general store, stealing watches. The Crookston sheriff later arrived to seek extradition papers.
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Davidson
Crookston
Minn
Robert Hiram Alias
Johnson
Carl Schuler
Devils Lake
Schuler
Minnesota
Boston Store to Move Soon in Union Block
W A Garrison proprietor of the Boston Store has rented the Union block room formerly used by Greengard Bros and will move about the first of June. Since arriving in the city his business has grown, prompting the larger new location.
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A. Garrison
Greengard
Union Block
W. A. Garrison
Boston
Greengard Bros
Garrison
Militia to Battle City Businessmen in Benefit Basketball Game
The season finale takes place at the Gates Opera House on Saturday May 2. Fast and furious play is expected as Militia teams up with city businessmen for the Citizens' Lecture Course benefit. Tickets available at Smith's Music store.
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Opera House
Smith’s
Lamp Explodes Causing Small Fire Near Palace Cafe
A lamp exploded in a rooming house near the Palace Cafe yesterday morning around four o clock. The blaze was quickly put out and the fire whistle summoned residents outside. the fire hose was not needed.
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Palace Cafe
United Lutheran Services Visit Plans and Local News
Albert Johanson of Stanley will be in the city May 10 to conduct services at the Alex Larson home. Dr Dochterman was over on the South Side Wednesday. A young son arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Oscar Hansen on Monday. Mr and Mrs Blackden are the happy parents of a baby boy born on Saturday last. H N Savage, supervising engineer of reclamation work in this and several western states, is in the city this week. Dr Dochterman aided by Dr Windel operated on Mrs McCulion of McKenzie county on Saturday at the Francis hospital. She is improving nicely.
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Albert Johanson
Stanley
City
Alex Larson
Oscar Hansen
Mrs. Blackden
H. N. Savage
Dochterman
Windel
McCulion
McKenzie County
the Francis Hospital
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Dr. Dochterman
LION
Smith
Sweet Orr
Bruegger
Mercantile
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