Culbertson Montana Fire Destroys Block and Millions in Loss
Culbertson Montana suffered a major fire last Friday destroying Evans hotel and a whole business block. Owing to water shortage the blaze burned most buildings on the block while the east side of Broadway was saved by heroic effort. The loss is estimated around 125000 with limited insurance. Plans call for rebuilding a new union block on the front of the block.
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Culbertson
Montana
Evans Hotel
Broadway
Frank M. Catlin
Gold Dollar
City
Eagle Saloon
Moon Hardware
McKinney & Manning
Folkestad’s
Farmers and Merchants’ Bank
Great Northern Telephone Exchange
DeLaney Brothers
Winter hours shrink as Willistone stores close early
From now until April first, Willistone stores will close at seven in the evening to give clerks and proprietors more leisure. The measure applies to most city shops except candy and drug stores, with many named retailers approving the change including Aleson, Stenehjem & Anderson and Greengard Bros.
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Willistone
Williston Club Seeks to Retain Prof Onstad
At a January 7 1908 Williston Commercial Club meeting a committee was appointed to interview Professor Onstad and express sincere appreciation for his work with the city and the band. The group pledged to ensure his salary as long as he leads the band. Members R Brownson B Lyon R M Calderwood.
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Williston Commercial Club
Professor Onstad
Williston
Beit Resolvep
Onstad
Lin
Magician Brush Scheduled for January 30
The Lyceum Bureau course will feature Magician Brush on January 30. He comes highly recommended and ranks as a top entertainer. The Dublin Times praised his onstage lighting and baffling tricks, noting the crowd’s wide satisfaction and ongoing curiosity about the Hindoo basket gag.
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Brush
Lyceum Bureau
Dublin Times
Dublin
Georgia
Herrman
Skating Contest To Be Held At Williams County Rink
Francis Anderson owner of the ice rink plans fancy skating contests. A medal will be awarded to the winner. The first contest is set for next Thursday evening open to any Williams county skater. Two judges, C C Mackenroth and H J Mensch, are confirmed. a third judge will be chosen.
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Francis Anderson
Williams County
C.C. Mackenroth
H.J. Mensch
Arge
Burglar Raiders Hit Walhalla In Two Break-Ins
Burglars struck Walhalla Monday night stealing about 700 dollars in jewelry. They forced open the G N depot safe but found nothing. In the jewelry store they took a large amount of jewelry and fled on a hand car.
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Walhalla
G. N
Barber Bartholomew Injured In Dislocating Accident
Ed Bartholomew, a well known city barber working at McIntyre shop, was injured Saturday night on his way to his claim twenty four miles northwest. A buggy tip on Lampman hill threw him onto his left shoulder, which was dislocated and then reduced by a doctor. He returned to town but will not regain full strength soon.
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Ed Bartholomew
McIntyre
Lampman Hill
Bartholomew
Ex Presidents Call for Living Provision for Retired Chiefs
Ex President Cleveland in Youths Companion argues for a generous, uniform provision for former presidents after terms end. He says he is beyond public treasury aid but urges justice and fairness in permanent support, noting the dignity and constraints of retired office and public perception.
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New York
Cleveland
Jefferson
Mr. Cleveland
Farmers Institute Set For Jan 31 and Feb 1
A Farmers Institute will be held in this city on the last day of the month and the first day of February. The best posted men in this section will share practical talks on everyday farming and the best methods to use. Program details and information will appear in the next issue.
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R._Brownson
B. Lyon
R. M. Calderwood
Set
Grover Cleveland
Farmers’ Institute
Little Red School House
Bruegger Mercantile Co
L. H. Tanguay
Conservatory of
Quebec
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