Lynching of Culbertson Rocks North Dakota Town
A mob of forty to fifty masked men stormed the county jail, seized Cleve Culbertson, dragged him to Muddy Bridge east of town and hanged him, then fired eleven shots. Sheriff Erickson and police faced threats. the crowd dispersed within minutes, leaving Culbertson dead. Coroner and authorities planned investigation. Governor Hanna offered assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleve Culbertson
Erickson
Culterson
Culbertson
Feht
Broadway
Hoine
Peter Tumberstad
Lunceford
West Railroad
Denot
Jersey Brombers
Joe Scribner
Court House
Scribner
Williston
Sovinbrook
Ray
Dinkey
Buck Home
Canada
Adjourning Court Delays to January Fifth
District court adjourned Monday afternoon until January fifth. The calendar cleared with two state cases, Grotta and Johnson, to be tried before civil matters resume. Several other cases were disposed or dismissed. Roy Weisman was acquitted and Doherty’s case ended in a dismissal after a peace bond. Dray line business changes as Cascaden buys Hentges stake and will operate wagons for time of the Hentges Dray Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Grotta
George Johnson
Earl J. Kliehle
Erind
Isreeny
Ithoven
Strom
Thim
Bismarck
Morcine
Fannie Haynes
Roy Weisman
Roy L. Cooper
Lewis Hagenstone
Pat Doherty
AL W. Cascaden
Willis Hotel
Clem Hentges
Mr. Cascaden
Henry
Hentges
Williston Socialist Demands Probe of Lynching Culbertson
The Williston Socialist local passed a resolution condemning mob violence in the Culbertson lynching and sent a memorial to Attorney General Miller demanding an immediate and thorough investigation into the perpetrators and state law and dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Culbertson
Miller
Library Re-registration Targeting 1911 Borrowers
The library begins on January 1 a re-registration of earliest borrowers from 1911 to issue new numbers or drop inactive names. Borrowers need only notify the librarian if they wish to continue. Nos 160 will renew in January, others receive end of month notices if no word. The library closes Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Life
Harper's Monthly
the Century
Missouri Gets Two Millions for River Improvements
Washington D C Dec 15 the chief of engineers of the army estimates more than 9 000 000 for the Mississippi river 2 000 000 for the Missouri river nearly 2 000 000 for the Columbia and 1 000 000 for the Delaware for the fiscal year 1915. The detailed figures list amounts for Southwest Pass head of passes to the Ohio river Mississippi River commission expenses between Ohio and Missouri rivers and between Minneapolis and St Paul among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Mississippi River
Missour River
Columbia River
Delaware River
Chief of Engineers
Army
Missieutpni River
Southwest Pass
Ohio River
Mississippi River Commission
Ohio
Missouri
Missouri River
Minneapolis
Mineeapolis
St. Prod
Mississippi
Leeeh
Brainard
and Rapids
Minn
Kansas
Sioux City
City
Fort Benton
Osage River
Gasconade
Letter from Shawhan in Tipton Describes Heavy Snow
A missive from Shawhan of Tipton Indiana laments two feet of snow covering the town. The writer jokes about preferring warmth of the West and teases Shawhan for choosing the cold over sunshine, noting their own absence of winter snow near Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollar
Shawhan
Tipton
Indiana
Banana Belt
Squires Club Meeting at Tremere Inn
Squires Club partners met at Tremere Inn on the eleventh and twelfth with about forty attendees each day. Officers listed include president Ole Leevier and secretary A Mess, along with other named titles and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremere Inn Oceanite
Bimies
Inknoun Nehn Squires Parmners Club
A Johrses
Ole Leevier
A. Messsecretary
Breasinew
Warren Case Up At Minot
Ward County sues County Superintendent Warren in Minot over recovery of $14,500 in mileage overdrafts. State Attorney Nestor leads the case with nearby witnesses. Trial expected to take several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward County
Warren
Minot
Nestos
Ha uges Lutheran Church Notices and Services
Haug es Lutheran Church notices list Williston Sunday school and service times, oyster supper success, thanks to supporters. Round Prairie and Laindgreen services scheduled for 26th and 11 a.m. respectively. Ploom Creek services at 1 p.m. Sunday and 10:30 a.m. on Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Rawlish
Round Prairie
A. Peterson
Laindgreen
Ploom Creek
Arnstad
Mike Flatley Promises Crying Sales Experience and Value
Mike Flatley of Marman advertises crying sales services offering experience and money for clients who want to sell junk. He states he will not resign easily and seeks to persuade owners to hire him for auctions without upfront costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Flatley
Ojinica Holds Fast as Rebels Close In
Americans with special passes may cross into Mexico as rebel forces close on Ojinaga. Military leaders deem the town virtually impregnable with federals defending a plateau fortress, river encirclement, and surrounding hills under artillery survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ojinica
Mexico
Merendo
Ojinaga
University Extension Elevates State Lyceum Efforts
The Independent lauds the University of North Dakota Extension Division for co operating with Wisconsin and Minnesota to bring lectures concerts and cultural programs to distant villages. It notes fifty plus communities will host over twenty thousand attendees with a budget around twenty five thousand dollars supporting expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University
Lyceum
University of North Dakota
University of Wisconsin
North Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Sixtoon
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Minneapolis Symphony
Chris Male
Lincoli Wirl
Arctic Plorers
Atmaka
lHeniamin Chopin
Lineala
J.J. Pettijohn
University of Noth Dakota
Harensian
University At Wisconsi
Josiah Holbrook
Emerson
Saint Welfare
Elleap
Chautauqua
Lyceums
Rth
Dakota
Teie
Lyceum Burvoter
Bride of Hour Dies After Farmhouse Fall
Garretson North Dakota December 10 Mrs John Othus dies within an hour after slipping on the fourth step at her father Risbys farm shortly after their marriage to John Q Othus Rev E Lewis preaches at church with planned music and a Christmas candy sale by the Ladies Aid and a Christmas tree event at the Sunday school Santa Claus will attend the Tuesday events
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garretson, N. D
John
Othus
J. Risby
John Q. Othus
Santa Claus
Epworth League
My. Gotwold
Salvation Army Christmas meeting and charity drives announced
The Salvation Army lists regular Sunday meetings at 8 and 8 pm with Sunday School and entertainment at the Army Hall. A fundraising effort is planned for Friday evening December 26th and baskets will be sent out on Wednesday December 24th. Everyone is urged to contribute something to support the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Army Hall
Ward liner Morea Coatle arrives as seas block transfers
A message from Tampico reports the Ward liner Morea Coatle reached the port but rough seas prevent transferring goods from the bale ships. Admiral Cradock, aboard the M S Herminne bearing the Bear flag, moved into the action near shore as constitutionalists cut water to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Washington
Addoyvisl
Tampico Coptinusa
Morea Coatle
Baleships
M.S. Herminne
Bear
Cradock
Piano Prize Contest Opens With 107 Nominates
The Williston Graphic teams with Amidertan Hardware Co Asbury Grocery and the Orpheum Theatre to offer a piano prize contest in Cull swing and van ware. Each candidate has four chances to win a piano or other prizes with many ways to vote by ballots trading or subscriptions. Prominent winners named include Mable Greenourd Gladys Penso Louise Pape and Ila Alexander as judging counts shift to Tuesdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston Graphic
Amidertan Hardware Co
Katheria Dru Stone Asbury Grocery
Orpheum Theatre
Mable Greenourd
Cladys Pensor
Louise Pape
Ila Alexandar
Graphic
Webster Highs Parents Meeting Showcases Student Talent
A Webster public meeting at Library Hall drew a full crowd for a program by Miss Scollard's fourth graders and a junior high playlet directed by Miss Ahlers. Superintendent Forster spoke on the district’s questionnaire results and a talk on Yellow Stone Park highlighted the event. Christmas holidays run two weeks from December 19 to January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Webster School
107th Anniversary Birth of Hannah Snoremeister
Fragmentary notice marks the 107th anniversary of the birth of Hannah Snoremeister, noted as the first who sent an effective telegram. A brief, unclear tribute references Mrs. Brapemeister and a melancholy quote about life.
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Hannah Snoremeister
Brapemeister
Two Friends Laugh Over Odd Phrase in Conversation
In a humorous exchange the pair quips about a peculiar line and jokes about not having a stomach to hold a certain meal. The playful banter centers on a misheard or garbled Christmas toast and a lighthearted dig at memory.
Public notice of unclaimed property sale at Williston Hotel
Unclaimed barrage left in check for more than sixty days will be sold to the highest bidder for cash at the Williston Hotel. The notice lists Chas. Lam Ling of Williston as the party involved, with the date December 18, 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willizton
Chas
Lam Ling
Iliston
Ady
North Dakota Water Survey Maps Hidden Underground Sources
North Dakota geological survey completes a three year field study of underground water resources. Professor Howard E. Simpson led surveys across the Red River Valley Turtle Mountains and Coteau country with state and public health cooperation. Findings cover formations depths quantities and water quality to guide wells and public waterworks.
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Grand Forks
North Dakota Geological Survey
Howard E. Simpson
Agsistant
Red River Valley
Turtle Mountains
Coteau Country
Geological Survey
Leiter Gd
Weill
Uel
North
Daskota
Akre
Erinus
Ara Nmuda
Shower for Miss DuPuis Marks Bridal Plans
Members of the watitouTM club and friends staged a library surprise shower for Misa Jesse NuPul4. The event featured handkerchiefs and hose gifts, piano solos by Mrs. Oscar Bell and Miss Wheeler, a vocal by Mrs. Jennison, dancing, and an elaborate luncheon. Miss DuPuis received a traveling bag and sails to Minneapolis then St. Louis, where she will wed Mr. James Rawlins on New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 4
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Jamea Rawlins
Married in Alexander at Catholic Church
A quiet wedding united Miss Margaret Catherine Keogh and Mr. Winfield John Goodall in Alexander on December 17 with Fr. Dougherty officiating. The couple, along with the Keogh family, planned a short trip to the Twin Cities before settling at the Goodall ranch in Mirounty and Fradall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Margaret Catherine Keogh
Winfield John Goodall
Dougherty
Frank Keogh
Berg
N. 1
Twin Cities
Mirounty
Goodall Nagror
Janary Loth
Goodall
Fradlall
Public Accountant Examination Notice in North Dakota
For public accountant on examination for the certificate of public accountant in North Dakota will be held at the State University Grand Forks North Dakota on Tuesday May 3 1910 Applications for this examination should be made to the State Board of Accountancy President Frank L McVey Chairman University North Dakota and should be filed thirty days before the date of the examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Grand Forks
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Hanna
N. D
A. L. Burdick
Yeaterday
LB Hanna
Burdick
Distad
Hirgek
Stoutry
Army Engineers
Squires Club
Warren Case
Sor Jolves
Hauges Lutheran Church
A. E. Distad
Adv
Marman
M. E. Pniven
E. Lewis
Wall
Chris
Supt
Forster
Miss DuPti
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