Correspondence from Rose Valley and local notes
Fr Rey Snow’s two sons David and Paul haying on the prairie. Mr Thornton and son Chas haying for Mr Hugunin. Frank West helps M A Hanger. Ulrey from near Landis guest at Thornton home. Marie Simmons visit with cousin Arthur Simmons. Mrs Thornton and children with I N Mitchell. music by Mrs Mitchell and Ralph Plotner. Children’s speeches and Oscar Plotner’s singing. Weekend rains helped crops nearing filling. Mrs Snow and Jewel dined with Jennie McAlister. Mary Peterson of Britt visiting Alex and Mrs Peterson. Mrs Peterson and Miss Peterson called on Laura Simmons and dined with Jennie McAlister and Mrs Thornton. Rev Snow and Alex Peterson helped Willie Ezell erect log house. I N Mitchell hosted art night. crowd enjoyed. Evans family of Trenton dined with Hiram Simmons. Mrs A E Evans’ father visiting Rey and Mrs Snow. Snow and Jewel dined with Chas Kemper. David and Paul Snow and Wayne Hinman dined with Chas and Elw Thornton. Curry family spent Sunday with G W Simmons. Minot inspected claims. Ladies Aid of M E Church meets at Mrs Frank La Barge Thursday at three. Crops look fine. haying in full progress. Wheelock to get a doctor soon. Myron Coe and wife trip to Canada and filed on land last week.
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Thornton
I. N. Mitchell
Mitchel
Ralph Plotner
Oscar Plotner
Snow
Jewel
Jennie McAlister
Mary Peterson
Britt, Iowa
Alex Peterson
Laura Simmons
Rev. Snow
Willie Ezell
I. N. Mitchel
E. Evans
Trenton
Hiram Simmons
A. E. Evans
Rey
Chas. Kemper
David
Paul Snow
Wayne
Hinman
Chas
Ewl Thornton
Wheelock
Myron Coe
Canada
Horsetide Local Notes and Social Phrases
Sunday visitor Mr Bellhad of Snowden called on E Ellington. J E Westbrook and wife shopped at Buford and Mondak. Inchs reported sick with Josie Festa with sister Mrs O E Ellingson. Farmers haying, rain hoped. Paul Oloon and wife of Scott ND visited Horsetide. Uncle Sam to send mail thrice weekly soon. Rev W J Snow to preach at J E Westbrook residence on the third Sunday in August. Mrs Mumby postmaster at Buford visited our country Tuesday. Annie Boatright attended ice cream supper at Dave Devhls Thursday night.
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Sam
Forest Fause
W. J. Snow
J. E. Westbrook
Mumby
Buford
Annie Boatright
Dave Devhls
Wheelock Rosander Visit Sparks Nearby Greetings
Wheelock Rosander of Rude led the first week’s visit to friends with land inspector Dwyer from Mr. section joining the entourage.
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Rosander
Rude
Sunday School Convention Set for Williston August 17 18
Williams County Sunday School Association schedules annual session in Williston on Saturday and Sunday August 17 and 18. The program committee seeks all county Sunday School superintendents for wide cooperation toward the best convention yet. Each society should send at least one delegate and present a full year’s report. State Secretary John Orchard of Fargo and State Primary Secretary Mrs S P Johnson of Rugby expected to attend. Full programs to be printed later. watch for it.
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Williams County Sunday School Association
Williston
John Orchard
Argo
8. P. Johnson
Rugby
Happy Pair Wed in Epping Congregational Parsonage
Mr Fred Levering and Miss Mary QJeson of Epping wed Tuesday at 2 30 pm at the Congregational Parsonage Rev P J Henness officiated. Levering, a young farmer, aims for greater success. Frank Geacler and Rosetta Therson served as witnesses amid warm wishes.
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Fred Levering
Mary Qjeson
Epping
P. J. Henness
Leverenz
Crenter
Frank Geacler
Rosetta Therson
Naphie
Gri
Flax Wilt Strikes Jas Lees Farm North of City
A sudden appearance of flax wilt on the Jas Lees farm north of the city threatens about 200 acres to be plowed up with 50 acres already turned under. The crop, which looked promising, has deteriorated in the last ten days and other fields in the region report the same fatal disease_alert.
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Jas
Lees
Rain Deluge Moistens Grain After Weekend Storm
A heavy Saturday evening rain drenched the region aiding late grain, especially the wheat. The shower lasted briefly with torrents of rain and a touch of hail causing no damage.
Fence Posts From Bovey Shute Lumber Co
Bovey Shute Lumber Co offers ample fence posts on land and claims they are the best.
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Bovey Shute Lumber Co
Taken Up Notice Black mare with lazy A branding
Taken up, a black mare about four years old, branded lazy A with hook over it. Weighs around 900 pounds. For information call John Kjorstad, Sec. 4, two, 152 100. Post office address Wilton, N. D. 52-3)
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John Kjorstad
Wilton
N. D
New Game Worked By Dirks Larson Land Co
Harvey Herald reports a scheme by Dirks and Larson who enticed wealthy farmers to list land for sale with a contract that included a $1 per acre advertising fee due within ten days. After pressure and legal help, twelve to thirteen victims paid about $200, with threats of higher sums if not settled, and contracts were destroyed to avoid further publicity.
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Harvey Herald
Harvey Country
Messrs
Dirks and Larson
Dirks-Larson Land Company
H. H. Phillips
Schatz
Geo. A. Bangs
Fessenden
Dirks- Larson
Potato Farming for Profit in Rugby Plan
A newly organized company in Rugby aims to transform Pierce County into a central potato distribution hub. Plans include a 25000 bushel two story concrete warehouse with basement pit for diseased potatoes and a fennaldehyde treatment tank. The project targets seed potato production and promises significant regional gains for farmers.
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Pierce County
Rugby
Elaine
B.S. Brynjolfsen
Grand Forks
Enrer
Williams County
Great Northern Livery Ad Promotes Rigs, Feed and Stables
A concise ad urges patrons to visit the Great Northern Livery Feed and Sales Stables for top quality livery rigs and related supplies, listing contact by phone as 15.
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Great Northern
Duty and faith echo in Williston society notes
An essayistic fragment discusses Christian duty and belief, praising workmanlike effort and the inner reward of a job well done. It mentions Miss Eva Marelius at Seattle representing the local GC, reports from Williston’s International convention, and the Devils Lake Chautauqua gathering. A Congregational church reminder promises happiness beyond duty.
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Eva Marelius
Seattle
Society of Williston
Myrtie McLeod
Devils Lake Chautaqua Ground
Congregational Church
Clergy certificates for rail passes ended by reform
A reader reports that after a state law lowered passenger fares many railroads promised reform but kept many practices. Clergy certificates granting half fare to ministers were issued for a year at $1 each and prepaid, valid January 1 to December 31, but railroads have annulled these certificates as part of reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ru Ry
Reform Reader
the Graphic
Taken Up At My Place Near Scott
A stray animal was taken up near Scott on July 11. The animal is blind in the right eye, weighs ten pounds, and bears a faded brand on the left hip. The owner must prove ownership, pay charges, and claim the animal or it will be disposed of by Torner Fat.
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Scott
Lightning Strikes Church In Racine Killing One
A violent storm in Racine county causes one death and multiple injuries when lightning strikes St Mary s church in Waterind during mass. Several buildings, barns, and livestock are destroyed or killed, with estimated losses around four thousand dollars.
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Racine
Wis
Racine County
Waterind
St. Mary's Church
Wenzel Mikseh
Milwaukee
Raymond Center
Muscoda
Boaz
Richland County
Wisconsin
Dalmoral
Excelsior
Red Sulban
Alles
Caver
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Rose Valley
Rey. Snow
Paul
Mr. Thornton
Hugunin
Frank West
M. A. Hanger
Mr. Ulrey
Near
Landis
Miss Marie Simmons
Arthur Simmons
Mrs. M. FE. Curry
Mr. and
G. W. Simmons
Minot
Ladies Aid of
The
M. E. Church
Frank la Barge
Horsetide
Mr. Bellhad of
Snowden
E. Ellington
Buford and Mondak
Josie Festa
O. E. Ellingson
Paul Oloon
Scott N. D
Christian
Fell
Sint
Williston Graphic
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