Local Round-Up Highlights From Thanksgiving Week
Thanksgiving visits from Prof. E F Ladd of Fargo College and other residents fill the city. Joyce updates include job changes, sales at the Union Block, a smallpox case in Walkerton, a dry-time rumor for the Northern Pacific, and court activity in Benson county with 31 district calls and varied outcomes.
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E. F. Ladd
The
Fargo College
City
Benson County
Mionewauken
Rugby
Bert Benedict
Pearl Taylor
Mandaine
Court Notes Guilty verdicts in murder trials with long terms
The jury found Bert Benedict guilty of murdering Maud King alias Pearl Taylor and sentenced him to 15 years in the penitentiary. Alice Hale alias Pearl Brown admitted murder in the first degree but was sentenced to five years for manslaughter after a moving defense and judge Palda's address. Hale, under 21, received mercy given the case’s mitigating circumstances.
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Bert Benedict
Maud King
Pearl Taylor
Alice M. Hale
Pearl Brown
Charles Streigle
Palda
Bismarck
Mies Hale
Mildred King
Neliie Gray
Belyea
Benedict
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised for Coughs and Colds
Startling testimony comes from T J McFarland of Benterville Va praising Dr King’s New Discovery as curing bronchitis and lung troubles after long illness. The Minneapolis Journal marks its silver anniversary with a 144 page edition hailed for variety, art, and broad circulation.
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Minneapolis Journal
Dum
Ntetanda
Electric Bitters and a Minot Opera Debut Highlight Local Notes
A local column recaps Mia S. H. Newson’s relief after severe indigestion via Electric Bitters. It notes hospital forecasts, awards, and a staged visit by the Loyalty Rebekah Lodge president Mrs. M. LeDoiguet. The piece also covers Bert Benedict’s murder trial witness testimony and Mildred King’s attempted suicide connected to the Pearl Taylor case.
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Mia
S. H. Newson
Deratur
Ala
Tim
Kinney
Brownell
Draguiat
Rebekah Assembly
Rebekah Lodge
Williston
Thorsday
Wild Woman Found in Bernese Alps By English Hunter
An English hunter discovers a starving wild woman high in the Bernese Alps over 10 000 feet. She fears people, eats reluctantly, and speaks an unintelligible language. Authorities suspect she was deserted by roving gypsies and has wandered for months.
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Alps
Bernese Alps
Noble Theatre Co to stage Michael Strogoff at Drneeger Opera House
The Noble Theatre Co will perform Michael Strogoff at the Drneeger Opera House next week starting Monday night Dec 7. Warren Noble stars as Michael Strogoff with a strong company and special scenery depicting Russia and Siberia. the crowd-filled amphitheatre at River Park opened the engagement with this production.
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The
Noble Theatre Co
Michael Stiegeff
Noble Theater Co
Langdon
Minot Opera House
Winnipeg Free Prew
Lowing
Drneeger Opera House
Amphit Theatre
River Park
Jules Verne
Michael Strogeoff
Warren Noble
Michael Strogoff
Noble
Russia
Siberia
Williston barber shop opens with antiseptic pledge
Notices invite all residents to the Antisep tic Barber Shop in the Union block for Thursday December 3. The ad promises clean service and special care for children, plus a mug exchange and bargain offers from local merchants and sellers in Williston North Dakota.
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Williston
Farniah
Tahal Ron Wa
Fidelity Bonds Offered by W H Denny for Northern Trust
W H Denny appointed agent for the Northern Trust Co offers bonds in many forms at reasonable rates. County officers are advised to obtain bonds from him rather than asking friends to sign.
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W. H. Denny
Northern Trust Co
Feed mill runs at full blast and fast ground feed
E A Starp's feed mill in full operation grounds stock rapidly. Farmers can bring oats wheat corn or other grain to convert into profitable feed and reload within an hour. Sharp's low prices make ground feed attractive. Also offers holiday photo sessions at Margell Erickson's. Pigs for sale Berkshire and Poland China at Geo H McKay Nesson. In car lots yearlings two-year and three-year-old steers and heifers. Correspondence solicited.
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E. A. Starp
Sharp
Berkshire
Poland
China
My Place
Geo. H. McKay, Nesson
N. D
J. Drai Crary
Smoke Williston Bouquet 10c Cigar and Sewing Machines
Advertising notes list Thomas and Monroe as Singer Sewing Machine agents offering installment plans. Also promotes Williston Drug Co up to date wallpaper and decorating, and sale ads for cattle, land, and houses via Pioneer Land Office and First National Bank.
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West & Woodman's
Cornell Land Co
Willow City
Thomas & Monroe
Singer Sewing Machine
Call and
Ace Us
Williston Drug Co
Cattle for Sale Across States Advertised in Montana and Minnesota
Montana and Minnesota buyers offered cattle for sale with Manitoba listings and Carlton area contacts. Seller J. Né Bain of Culverton Montana promotes pore bred stock and invites competitors to meet low prices and make deals.
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Montana
Manitoba
Minnesota
Carlota
J. Né Bain
Culvertaon
Mont
For Sale Ranch with river bottom and timber land
Deeded 380 acre ranch on river bottom with 160 acres of timberland and 60 acres of cleared land. Includes two-room dwelling 16x17, book house 16x18, chicken house, ice house, barn, corrals, irrigation pump, and 50 acres of cropland plus 200 tons of hay. Terms through Pioneer Land Office. Lot available.
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Pioneer Lind
Horses for sale at Boyd's barn in Bre
W H Denny ships eastern and western horses to Boyd's barn Bre for sale. Buyers urged to inspect before purchasing elsewhere.
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W. H. Denny
Boyd'a Barn
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Debeol
Williston, N. D
E. ©. Palmer
Jay
Clara Nelson
Ary
Hedderich Broa. & Co
Sherry
Citizens Bank
Metzger
Department of the Union
Minnewaukan Sistings
Val Blatz
Clarice Ross
Malta
Mont. Jast
Ladies Aid of the
Congregational Church
E. R. Brownson
Ada Clare
Minot
van Dyke
Walketon
Anos Imgram
Link
Dave
Sang
Doion
Northern Pacific
Paul Schierbeck
Germany
Ben Swalen
Mr. Ochierbeck
J. E. Jones
F. L. Gordon
G. B. Metzger
Williston Land Company
R. M. Calderwood
Pow
Calderwood
Union Block
Keystone Maid
Bruegger Mercantile Co
Fred Paulson
Keystone
Bruegger Merc. Co
AL Brieeeer Mercantile Company
Pat West & Wan
Adidresa
Willian G. Schell
Hedderich Bros. & Co
Goto West & Woodman
Borke Blinkete and
Robes
Pioneer Land Office
Heididerich Bros. & Co
Inbar
Brnengor Mere
J. A. Jones
Broeguer Mercantile Co
Dvar
Broeguer Merc. Co
Official Fidelity Bonds
Margell & Erickson’s
Williston Bouquet
First National Bank
Williston Boquet
Chas H. Davidson, Jr
C. H. Ross
Prada
JH. Denny
North Dakota
County Depository
M. G. Goleman
National Live Stock Bank
Chicago
Bank of Weare & Allison
Sioux City
National Bank
Woodbine
Dayton
Taere State Bank
Charter Oak
Braymor
Brigmer
Moorhead State Bank
Moorhead
Delaney
Cashier
Bertha Maloy
Cashion
Citizens State Bank
United States
Canada
Europe
Doig
Allenberg & Co
Live Stock Commission
Exchange
Union Stock Yards
Illinois
C. F. Higgins
Dickinson, N. D
Stroud Bros
Fair & Ryan
Custom Tailors
Williams County
Fargo
North Dako
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