Railway construction rumors sweep Great Northern lines
The week sees active railway surveys by men and teams in the city for the Great Northern. Reference is made to the 1910 Williston to New Rockford Missouri river line and possible extensions toward McKenzie county. Bridge work over Sun River is advancing and I expect clarifying developments by week’s end.
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Great Northern
Williston
Missouri
Fargo-Surry
New Rockford
McKenzie County
St. Paul
Farge-Surry
Sun River
Agusta
Forty Seventh Birthday Celebration for J W Disney
About twenty friends gathered last Saturday evening to mark J W Disney's forty seventh birthday with a social evening centered on a supper and time shared after the meal. The fragment notes a mood of tears and joy as the celebration proceeded with guests reminiscing and enjoying camaraderie.
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J. W. Disney
Forty Seventh Mile
Willing Workers Hatch Profits From Buff Rock Flock
From Buff Rock Plymouth Rock and Buff Orpingtons W C Hollar notes a productive flock in North Dakota. His twenty four hens average eleven eggs daily since December 1, yielding about forty cents per dozen, a solid return on the investment.
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Buff Rock
Plymouth Rock
Buff Orpingtons
W. C. Hollar
North Dakota
Three Candidates Initiate at K of P Masque Night
A representative gathering of the K of P attended initiatory exercises Monday night as A. M. Hawley Ole Lysgaard and Ole Dahl received the first degree. The report notes many order members were present at the masque ball and highlights business opportunities in Classified Town.
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Order
K. of P
A. M. Hawley
Ole Lysgaard
Ole Dahl
Late Literary Efforts At BM E Church Social
Young people at the Unusual Social of the BM E Church entertained with verse and cartoons on a St Valentine theme. Miss Ahlers won the poetry contest, Verna Sharp followed, Hilmar Dahl provided cartoons, and the evening ended with luncheon and games amid gentle humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Moore
Bob Burns
J. W. Whittier
Methodist
Peggy Brady
Darlin
Shasey Gallagher
St. Valentine
Ahlers
Verna Sharp
Hilmar Dahl
Sowie
Knights of Columbus Banquet Initiates Sixty-One Members
Over four hundred Knights of Columbus gathered in Minot last Sunday for a state banquet and initiation. Williston delegates traveled Sunday morning and returned Monday after a highly regarded social event. Initiates included John Heffernan Joe LaValle Peter Schmitz John Nolan Wm Lynch Jack Garvey Lawrence Harvey with Williston members Father ONeill Frank Cashman Thomas J. W. Kelly T M Umboeffer Ben Roach Dan Brennan John Hagan J EB Pasenault and A J Arsenault.
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Knights of Columbus
St Minot
Williston
Order
Fargo
Grand Forks
Devils Lake
Great Northern
Sao
John Heffernan
Joe LaValle
Peter Schmitz
John Nolan
Wm. Lynch
Jack Garvey
Lawrence
Spike) Harvey
Father O'Neill
Frank Cashman
Thomas J. W. Kelly
T. M. Umboeffer
Ben Roach
Dan Brennan
John Hagan
School Inspector Evaluates City Teaching and Conditions
State High School inspector Richard Heyward arrived Tuesday morning and spent the day reviewing the city schools. He assessed teaching force, ventilation, hygienic conditions, and overall school conditions.
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Richard Heyward
Junior Senior Banquet at the High School
The Senior and Junior classes plus the faculty held a Monday night banquet in the library from six to ten thirty. Robert Mansfield presided as toastmaster. Blanche Greene spoke on Our School and Raymond Wilde replied for the seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mansfield
Misa Blanche Greene
Alberta Francis
Raymond Wilde
Charles Shafer
Alice Borden
Lowan Hardaway
McAndrew
Row
Forster
Gix Moe
Clara Halverton
Oyster Supper Planned by High School Team
The High School boys announce an oyster supper at the I O F hall next Tuesday evening February 20 to aid the Athletic association. Proceeds will bolster the depleted athletic fund rather than surgical aid. Supper priced at thirty five cents with the boys in apron and napkin serving, an Adolph stunt style.
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I. O. 0. F. Hall
Athletic Association
The
Bubler
Adolph
Entertains Ladies Aid at Meth dist Church Farmguest
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church were entertained last Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Lougheed north of town. About thirty enjoyed the pleasant afternoon and a toothsome lunch at the farmstead. The Norwegian Young Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs. N. Myklestad next Wednesday evening February 21 at 7 p.m.
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Methodist Church
Young Ladies Aid
Koch to Lecture on Shakespeare by State Uni Professor
Professor Frederick H. Koch of the State University will lecture in our city on Shakespeare’s lovers of the good and beautiful. A Shakespearian authority, he has toured Europe and lectured on the Atlantic coast for three years.
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Frederick H. Koch
State University
Our City
Shakespeare
Koch
English Department
University
Padus
Verona
Venice
Athens
Alexandria
Lyceum
Atlantic
Sheriff Brought Prisoners for Safe Keeping in Williams County
Sheriff James Nolan of Mountrail county visited from Stanley Saturday with Mac Webb Ralph Webb and Phillip Madison former prisoners from Mountrail jail. They were brought for safe keeping due to the poor prison condition. Mountrail authorities have sent some prisoners to Minot. this marks the first to be placed under Williams county ward in some time.
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James Nolan
Mountrail County
Stanley
Mac
Ralph Webb
Phillip Madison
Minot
Williams County
Struck With Paralysis in North Dakota Resident
N Carle who has spent winter with his daughter Mrs H W Braatelien was struck by a slight paralysis Saturday. He is much improved and hopes to be out in a few days if no further complications arise.
Minot Banquet Draws Heffernans and Knights of Columbus
Mrs. John Heffernan went to Minot to accompany her husband Mr. Heffernan who attended a Knights of Columbus banquet on Sunday.
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John Heffernan
Mr. Heffernan
Minot
The
Knights , of Columbus
Two Shirts Two Suits in Justice Court Case
In Justice Asen's court Sam Gordon sues Joe Buller over two shirts and two garments valued at $8.00. Buller counters for work claimed and the judge awards Buller $4.60 after much testimony was struck out. The dispute centered on garment value and work charges amid conflicting testimony.
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Justice Asen
Sam Gordon
Joe Buller
Joe
Palace Clothing
Sam
Anita
Gordon
H. B. Doughty
T. W. Greer Likewine
Buller
Forty Voices In Chorus In Balfe Opera By High School
The High School present Balfe's The Bohemian Girl with a chorus of forty voices and support from top city vocal soloists in the production.
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Balfe
Court term opens Monday week in district court
The district court term opens Monday February 26 with Judge Fisk presiding. Listed cases include Printers Supply company vs Beo G Whitehead and others, Joe Coyne vs Julius Johnson, Remington Typewriter company vs Ben G Whitehead, and several civil actions. Judge Fisk disqualified from two prior representations.
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District Court
Fisk Fon
Printers Supply Company
Beo G. Whitehead
Edwin A. Palmer
Braatelien & Owens
Greenleaf
Bradford & Nash
James L. Miller
A. A. Nichols
Palds, Asker
Kelso
H. W. Braatelien
Administrator Appointed for J M Uhlman Estate
James Hl. Cooper has been appointed administrator of the J M Uhlman estate valued at about $60,000. The appointment confirms he will manage all assets and obligations of the estate as required by law.
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James Hl. Cooper
J. M. Uhlman
Locals Again Reap Victory in Culbertson Contest
The local basketball team traveled to Culbertson on Saturday and defeated the Montanaians 34 to 10 on their own floor. The entire lineup contributed to the win with Hardaway, Glass, Hanley, Jenni son, McKay, Wilkinson, and Innis among the players and Schuknecht guiding the squad with several high school rooters in attendance.
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Culberts
Montanaians
Williston
Culbertson Band
Culbertson Boys
Schuknecht
Culbertson
Hardaway
Glass
L. F
Hanley
Jennison
R. G
McKay
L. G
Wilkinson
Innis
States Attorney Braate Returns From Divide County Typhoid Case
States Attorney H. W. Braate lien returned from Crosby Thursday evening where he has been ten days in attendance on district court in session in Divide County. He has a well developed typhoid fever and has been confined to his room since then. Thus far the case has shown no complications that would cause his friends uneasiness.
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H. W. Braatelien
Crosby
Divide County
Corbett Named Receiver At Minot N D
Washington February 12 President Taft sent to the senate the nomination of Victor A Corbett of Kenmare North Dakota to be receiver of public moneys at Minot North Dakota Corbett is named for the post in the public offices.
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Washington
Taft
Senate
Victor A Corbett
Kenmare
N. D
Minot
Special Memorial Service At Congregational Church
A Sunday evening memorial service at the Congregational church features the third sacred song session by the chorus choir directed by Mrs B L Hardaway with Miss Monroe accompanist The program includes a piano prelude Miss Monroe mixed quartet Sweet the Moments Rich In Blessing a Bressler solo Selected a chorus Send in Light and a male quartet Selected The service begins at 7 30 PM with a cordial invitation to the public by Messrs Currie Fiela Cunningham and Corbett.
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Congregational Church
B. L. Hardaway
Margaret Monroe
Miss Monroe
Bressler
Corbett
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Young Moo
BM. E. Church
C.larg
TSS
Inch School
Adelph
Fisk
Jour
Seles Miorney
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