Arrest of Fargo banker Andy Jones ends long manhunt in Texas
A certified warrant for Andy Jones, the Rugby and Barton bank defaulter, was sent to Canadian Texas where he was arrested by federal agents. The Panhandle town of Canadian, Hemphill County, lies on the Santa Fe line, about 20 miles west of Oklahoma. Jones vanished January 1, leaving nearly 100 creditors and many depositors across Pierce County banks. The warrant, issued in May on federal jury findings, now brings Jones back to North Dakota to faces charges.
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Fargo
N. D
Andy Jones
Rugby
Barton
W. H. Barnett
Canadian
Texas
Barnett
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C
Jones
Secret Service
District of North Dakota
Hemphill County
Panhandle
Oklahoma
Atcheson, Topeka & Santa Fe
Pierce County
Music Teacher Coming to Williston Studio Opens September First
Miss Verna Bohlke of St. Paul will open a piano studio in Williston on September 1. A pupil of top northwest masters and a St. Mary's Faribault graduate, she has had notable success. Highly recommended and endorsed by Rt. Rev. 8. C. Edsall, she seeks patronage from lovers of good music. For lessons contact Rev. O. D. Smith, Phone 318 Red.
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Verna Bohlke
St. Paul
Williston
Miss Bohlke
Northwest
St. Mary’s
Faribault
Minn
Minnesota
N. Dak
O. D. Smith
United Lutherans to Hold Evening Services Next Sunday
The United Lutherans announce services next Sunday evening at eight o'clock in the Episcopal church. A cordial invitation is extended to all attendees.
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United Lutherans
Episcopal Church
Girl May Die From Injuries In Nor way Township Fire Accident
Hillsboro North Dakota August 21 A farm kitchen kerosene fire exploded burning Miss Laura Spencer a domestic on the Christian Kaldor farm She rolled in grass to quench flames and neighbors called Dr Anderson She was hospitalized with severe burns to face arms and legs with uncertain prognosis Her mother traveled from Christine North Dakota to assist her
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Hillsboro
N.D
Christian Kaldor
Norway Township
Laura Spencer
Anderson
Miss Spencer
Christine, N. D
Fine Winter Wheat Exhibited by Experimental Farm
Superintendent Schollander from the Experimental farm visited on Tuesday to display an irrigated winter wheat sample raised this year. He stated it is a high grade for the region and, while the exact yield per acre was not yet calculated, the reported weight per bushel was 63 pounds.
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Schollander
Cholera Deaths Rise in Philippine Islands
Washington reports fifty deaths among seventy six cholera cases in the Philippine Islands for the week ending June 26. The data comes from information received by Surgeon General Wyman of the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service.
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Philippine Islands
Washington
Wyman
Public Health and Marine Hospital
Coulter & Cormany Open New Blacksmith Shop
The Coulter brothers relocate their blacksmith business across the street into a new building and rename the operation Coulter & Cormany. Owners are E. V. Coulter and W. F. Cormany.
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Coulter &Cormany
E. V. Coulter
W. F
China Shower for Miss Ovesen Before Wedding
Last Friday evening Miss Pansy Ovesen’s friends hosted a china shower at Miss Otie Atterberry’s home. Guests presented fine china and cut glass, each guest hemmed a dish towel, and refreshments were served. Miss Ovesen wed E. B. Olson the following day.
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Pansy Ovesen
Otie Atterberry
Miss Ovesen
E. B. Olson
Jones Talks Freely of Case
Canadian Tex Aug 28 Andy Jones a fugitive North Dakota banker was arrested here on the 19th by Shely Johnson at the instigation of U S Secret Officer Dennenberg of Chicago. Jones was surprised and offered no resistance. He came with a woman calling herself Mrs Jones who disappeared after the arrest. It is believed she may have carried away a large sum of money. Jones says he will return to North Dakota to explain his dealings but does not admit the full extent of his alleged crimes.
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Tex
Andy Jones
North Dakota
Shely Johnson
U. S
Dennenberg
Chicago
Jones
Hitchcock Family Journeys From San Diego to Home
J F Hitchcock and wife of Rochester New York and B F Hitchcock of Philadelphia have been summering in San Diego. They arrived in Williston Tuesday afternoon en route home in a large touring car. The party departed yesterday morning aiming to sup at Minot last night, averaging about 250 miles daily.
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Rochester
New York
B. F. Hitchcock
Philadelphia
San Diego
California
Williston
Minot
First money for governor Sarles at Joliet race
Governor Sarles, George Newton's pacer, won first money at Joliet Illinois in the 2:07 pace. He placed in six circuit races, with one win, three seconds, and two thirds. Construction on the sewer outlet abutments and flume proceeds this week with main street sections to gain access by next Monday. Labor shortages push full system operation to late October or November, possibly improved by harvest field returns.
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Sarles
Joliet
Governor Sarles
George Newton
Ill
United States
Main Street
Second Street
Forest fires dying out in western Canada after rain
A heavy rain in the Kootenay and Fernie districts slows several wildfires around Hosmer Michael Coal Creek Morrisey Jaffray Moyie and Creston. Lumber companies spend large sums to fight the flames as crews endure long shifts. Timber south of Nakusp on Arrow Lake and near Cranbrook is lost and Cranbrook residents bury valuables as fire threatens the city.
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Winnipeg
Kootenay
Fernie
Hosmer, Michael
Coal Creek
Morrisey
Jaffray
Moyie
Creston
Nakusp
Arrow Lake
Cranbrook
Kootehay
Mrs Callahan’s Pleasant Visit Encourages Westward Move
Mrs. M. A. Callahan and her son Emmett of New Richmond Wisconsin left after a seven week stay with D J Callahan on his farm in Muddy Valley. She praises the country and says eastern people have a wrong impression of North Dakota. She plans to advise young men to come west and may persuade her Wisconsin neighbors to relocate.
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M. A. Callahan
Emmett
New Richmond
Wis
Weed Spraying Outcomes in North Dakota Cereal Crops
North Dakota Agricultural College seeks farmer reports on weed spraying results this season. Botanist L Bolley requests notes on yields after spraying for mustard and other weeds, noting some fields show increased yields while others may suffer crop injury. Readers are urged to send definite test observations, including threshing data if possible.
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Department of Botany
North Dakota Agricultural College
L. Bolley
Model Food Law Debate Opens National Convention
Denver hosts the national convention of pure food and dairy commissioners with Secretary of Agriculture Jas. Wilson and Dr. H. W. Wiley in attendance. Delegates held preliminary committee meetings focusing on the Model Food Law as Chairman Ladd advocates replacing the federal standard with state-adopted regulations.
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Denver
Secretary of Agriculture
Jas. Wilson
Department of Agricultural and Food Experts
Union
National Convention of Pure Food and Dairy Commissioners
Ladd
Seaside Doctor to Return Friday for Work
A letter from Seaside Oregon signed by Dr Dochterman states he will be back in Wil liston by Friday and ready to work. He expects the Metzgers and Brownells to arrive at the same time. The ad offers five acre irrigated tracts adjoining the city limits for sale on liberal monthly payments through A J Stafne City.
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The
Graphic
Seaside
Oregon
Dochterman
Williston
Metzgers
Brownell’s
Willston
A. J. Stafne
Minot Loses To Alexander In Northwest Championship Series
In Minot last week the Minot and Alexander Minn teams played five games for the northwest championship. Alexander won four and tied one, concluding a strong series with Minot ending its season after the final game. J E Passonault and family depart for Williston where he will open a photograph gallery, ending his studio business in Cando after fifteen years of prominence in art, music, and photography.
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Minot
Alexander, Minn
Northwest
Alexander
J. E. Pasonault
Williston
Passonault
Jorgenson & Son
Pasenault
Cando
St. Louis
Cando Herald
Aline Baby Girl Born to Marmon Green Family
Aline arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs W F Green in Marmon yesterday at 12 30 PM. Both mother and baby are doing nicely and papa Green is proud.
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Aline
Sheriff Oleson Under Arrest In Odd Court Scene
A local sheriff is reported to have been arrested after a humorous court hearing held in a bachelor gathering. The charge mocked matrimony and socks as court penalties, with the sheriff paying a small fine before being released amid continued revelry. Nearby, new school districts formed from Nelson Grinnell and Buford plan September openings with multiple buildings and sufficient teachers.
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Nelson
Grinnell
Buford
McCormick Binders and Twine Prices Offered
Bruegger Mercantile Company invites orders for McCormick binders mowers hay rakes and International twine with assurances of timely delivery before harvest. The notice stresses customer satisfaction and urges readers to place orders now.
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Bruegger Mercantile Company
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BIS
United Lutheran
Traill County
Coulter Bros
J. F. Hitchcock
Canada
Wilson
W. Wiley
Oleson
Ben Oleson
Chas. Mansfield
Ben
Murmer
Ceanser
McCormick
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