North Dakota Firemen Convention Draws Delegates
The Twenty Ninth Convention of the North Dakota Firemen’s Association opens in the City of Opportunity with delegations arriving from Cando Bottineau Cooperstown Enderlin Harvey Jamestown Casselton and many more. Mayor Jackson welcomes the visitors and the sessions cover officer selection methods volunteer crew management and the proposed State Fire Marshall position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota Firemens Association
H. L. Reade
Bismarck
Great Northern Hotel
Cando
Bottineau
Cooperstown
Enderlin
Harvey
Drake Jamestown
Casselton
Lidgerwood
Lisbon
Granville
Hope
Carrington
Anneta
Wahpeton
Leeds
Hankinson
Westhope
Powers Lake
Valley City
Kelley
Grafton
E. H. Robeson
Reed
John T. Charmill
Fortified by statistics swat the first fly
Fortified by statistics swat the first fly and kill 9 327 648 595 671 other flies. Formaldehyde diluted with water is recognized as a top means of destroying flies. Williston residents are urged to swat unhatched flies by cleaning barns and alleys. Don’t forget to swat the fly. Don’t wait. Do it now. Don’t forget Seibert the 26th.
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Williston
Mohall Fire Department thanks Williston hosts
The Mohall Fire Department in Mohall N J resolves to extend a vote of thanks to Hon Mayor Jackson and the Williston community for their hospitality during the 29th annual Firemen Convention and Tournament. Chief A H Haugen signs the resolution on behalf of the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohali
Mohall
Last National Evenings Held By Civic League Branch
The final National Evening by the Civic League literary branch occurred last Friday. The assembly room showcased patriotic decorations and a varied program including Misses Craven Conley and Borden singing and other vocal and instrumental numbers. Refreshments followed, with ice cream and cake served. In Williston booster notes, road funding critique contrasts with seed grain advice to McKenzie county farmers. A misprint in county judicial tickets switches D C Haskett and R C Evans.
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Civic League
Land of Free
Trio
Craven
Conley
Borden
Officers to Attend School of Instruction at Sperry in 1912
First Infantry North Dakota National Guard officers receive orders for a school of instruction at Sperry near Bismarck from June 19 to 22 1912. Company E will be represented by Lieuts Evans and Jeffrey with Sgts Johnson Newell and Cpl Grant. A joint maneuvers period at Camp Bruce E McCoy Wisconsin runs July 15 to 26 with band and hospital corps detached to return for the North Dakota State Fair. Bakers advertise fancy Baker House Rolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Infantry
Adj
W. C. Truemann
Sperry
N. D
Bismarck
H. R. Evans
E. W. Jeffrey
Fargo
Arithmetic politics and county bond disputes exposed
The text argues County Treasurer Oscar Hanson overstated credit in a county bond settlement with Williams and Divide counties. It contrasts Hanson with Brace who claims saving $10 000 for Divide, questions the division method, and notes Supreme Court rulings on how indebtedness was allocated. Continuous pagination hints at further details.
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Oscar Hanson
Hanson
Williams County
Divide County
Mr. Brace
Brace
Braces
Noonan
Williams
Divide
Ward
Mountrain
Supreme Court
New Law Firm for Williston Forms Hunkins & Christie
Attorney H K Hunkins and G J Christie announce the partnership of Hunkins and Christie to practice law in Williston with offices on the second floor of the Heffernan building. Christie arrives from Walsh county after years with Col J H Fraine of Grafton while Hunkins, long established in Williston, brings substantial clientele and contacts across the northwest. We wish them success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Hunkins
G. J. Christie
Grafton
North Dakota
Hunkins & Christie
Heffernan
Hunkins
Christie
Walsh County
Col. J. H. Fraine
N. D
Williston
St. Paul
Williston Bakery Installs Champion Mixer
George Hicks of Williston Bakery installs a Champion dough mixer and bakes the first batch for the firemen’s tournament. The machine enhances sanitation and modernity, delivering thoroughly kneaded dough that improves lightness and toothsome quality.
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George Hicks
Williston Bakery
Mandan In Port Lander Returns as Election Urges Rise
The Mandan vessel arrived at 2 30 PM as talks of voting intensify. Citizens are urged to rally support for Seibert in the upcoming election.
Hanna Strong in Morton County
Mandan N D June 10 The big republican gathering in Morton County drew strong support for Congressman L B Hanna for governor. Speakers included Hanna Buchanan Simpson and Devine while Norton drew hostile reactions from the crowd at Raleigh.
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Mandan
N. D
Raleigh
Morton County
Cong
L. B. Hanna
Hanna
Buchanan
Simpson
Devine
Norton
Mr. Simpson
Mrs Stafford Palmer Visits Williston From Malta Ohio
Mrs Palmer of Malta Ohio arrived this week for a summer visit with her son W A Palmer in the Muddy Valley. She had left Ohio three weeks ago to visit friends in Kansas and came here from Kansas. She last visited Williston about five years ago and praised the improvements in the city’s appearance since then.
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Ohio
Stafford Palmer
Malta
City
W. A. Palmer
Muddy Valley
Kansas
Sunflower State
Palmer
Williston
Rev J 4 olan to Lead Episcopal Church Work
Grand Forks clergyman Rev J 4 olan arrived this week to oversee the Episcopal church activities. Services are planned next Sunday with early communion at eight, morning prayer at eleven, and evening prayer at eight.
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Olan
Grand Forks
City
Episcopal Church
Results of Teachers Examination May 1912
The department reports results from the May 9 and 10 teachers examination with only 48 percent certificates. First grade recipients include Cora Ellen Coghill Howard Dorothy Brown Hofflund Mildred Trumbo Williston Kathryn D Belgum Ray Rosetta T Beachler Epping Marguerite Matter son Trenton. Second grade list includes Lois Brown Ray Elma Fugle Temple Ehbba H Lake Cottonwood Lake Mrs D E Peterson Manger R E Peple Wheelock. Highest first grade average was Kathryn Belgum Ray. second highest Marguerite Matte son Trenton. Highest second grade average Lois Brown Ray.
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Cora Ellen Coghill
Howard
Dorothy Brown
Campaigns Deny Deputy Role Ties to Clerk Candidacy
J A W Stanton states no current deputy position holds. claims circulating report alleging use of deputy role to aid political bid is false and mentions absence from deputy duties for nearly two months. He asserts no conflict with District Court Clerk campaign and calls report misinformation.
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A. W. Stanton
Coffee Trust Faces Antitrust Suit in Sheridan Law Case
A global coffee trust backed by a $75 million loan guaranteed by Brazil is challenged in court over restraint of trade. The group stores $10 million of coffee in New York to regulate prices while denying illegal conduct. Try Ideal brand at Asbury's for quality.
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Brazil
New York
Asbury's
City assessment review and teachers institute rundown
A Mansfield S Brownell and Fred Smith complete city assessment. books to be turned over soon. Valuations posted on a map for residents to verify against neighbors. Board of equalization starts next week. taxpayers may view the map at city hall. Teachers Institute meets June 17 with lodging calls to Mrs Tatem. Dean Kennedy of State University Grand Forks lecturing June 20 at the library. an antereopticon talk on Flies by Supt A G Crane at Crescent Theatre Wednesday at four.
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A. Mansfield
S. Brownell
Fred Smith
Board of Equalization
Teachers Institute
Teachers’ Institute
Tatem
Dean Kennedy
State University
Grand Forks
Supt
A. G. Crane
Crescent Theatre
Plentywood Plans Big 1912 July 3 4 Celebrations
Plentywood will celebrate July 3 and 4 with old time features plus new twists. A sham battle featuring 1000 Indians from the reservation, a big barbecue roasting four caves and five sheep, dancing day and night, races and other pastimes will fill the holiday weekend.
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Plentywood
L B Hanna Urged For North Dakota Governor Nomination
The Crosby Review endorses Hon. L. B. Hanna as a strong, capable candidate for governor. Hanna, a North Dakota native and Fargo business leader, is praised for honesty, intelligence and executive ability, with a proven record in the state’s legislative needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby Review
L. B. Hanna
North Dakota
Hanna
Fargo
Mutual Life Moves Offices in Fargo Region
S D Scott district manager of Mutual Life and A J Field move to suites 1 and 2 of the Graphic block, expanding Williston district coverage to Custer Rosebud Valley and Canyon counties in Montana plus seven North Dakota counties. The Fargo office reorganization follows Mr Smith’s departure, with Theodore Davin joining as a local agent.
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S. D. Scott
The
Mutual Life
A. J. Field
Graphic
Staine & Maloney
Hawkins & Greer
Scott
Williston
Custer
Rosebud
Valley
Canyon
Montana
North Dakota
Fargo
Smith
Field Club
Explosives safety bulletin from the Bureau of Explosives
D W McNabb of Winnipeg visits to discuss federal and international rules governing explosives. The bulletin stresses no concealed shipments on trains, proper packaging, and penalties up to 2000 dollars and 18 months in jail for violations. Colonel B W Dunn leads efforts from New York with 22 inspectors nationwide.
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American Railway Association
D. W. McNabb
Winnipeg
McNabbh
Bureau of Explosives
Interstate Commerce Commission
Canada
Board of Railway Commissioners
B. W. Dunne
Vesey St
New York City
Williston
Consignee
Dunn
Col. B. W. Dunn
Vessey Street
Fathers Day at Congregational Church Services
Congregational Church observes Father’s Day with a 10:30 a.m. service featuring a sermon on Men and the Church and a special choral piece To God Men by Dr. W. E. Barton. Evening worship at 8 p.m. addresses How to read the Bible. All welcome.
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W. E. Barton
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John T. Charmley
Mott
W. T. Crusswell
Seibert
F. D. Boys
J. W. Jackson
Flag OF Free
Bessie Baldwin
Mrs. Conley
John A. Corbett
J. E. Pasenault
Mrs. Hardaway
Pisano
Mr. Wood
McKenzie County
Alexander Chronicle
D. C. Haskett
R. C. Evans
Gladys
Ideal Bakery
U. S
Hanna Strong
Hanley
Senator Simpson of
Dickinson
Congregational Church
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