Two Ways of Running Things in Divide County
A reform appeal argues clerical costs in the Divide County treasurer and auditor offices rose or fell with office holders. It cites 1910 8 Charlson treasurer costs 1971.50 and 1911 Hanson 2132.58, plus auditor figures 3915.34 and 8286.55, urging taxpayers to verify warrants and consider savings from reforms. It links travel expenses to a total around 500.00 and asks readers to copy the Herald.
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Charlson
Divide
Court House
Williams
Oscar Hanson
Atterberry
Williams County
Allen
Hanson
Mr. Taxpayer
Reform Herald
Bismarck
Taxpayer
Herald
It Arrives at Kansas City Aboard House Boat It
The house boat It tied up for repairs in August then reached Kansas City safely. Joint owners George and Lewis Smith faced rough seas as winter set in. The voyage began in June from Fort Benton but could not reach New Orleans before winter and was held by ice at Missouri City.
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Kansas City
George
Lewis Smith
Fort Benton
New Orleans
Missouri City
Marmon Plans Grand Fourth Celebration
Marmon announces a 4th of July program featuring foot races horse races a grand choir a chocolate drop speeches and dances. Organizers promise a clean wholesome celebration with room for everyone's ideas and invite all residents to attend and enjoy a splendid holiday.
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Marmon
Rowtcliffe Dies From Injuries After Alleged Assault
W M Rowtcliffe, longtime resident of the state and Montana, died at the Susie McGowen home on Third Ave East after being found semi conscious with a broken jaw and side pain. Coroner and doctors conducted post mortem exams. investigation into Thursday night assault near the Arcade pool hall ongoing.
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W. M. Rowtcliffe
Montana
Susie McGowen
Third Ave
Reclamation Shack
Williston
Rowtcliffe
McGowen
Williams County Sunday School Convention Plans
The Williams County Sunday School Convention meets in our city on July 7 and 8 with Rev and Mrs W A Snow as state workers. Programs include morning talks at the Congregational and Methodist churches, a workers conference, a mass meeting at the opera house, and day sessions Monday in the Congregational church. All county churches invited. delegates housed in Willis ton homes with breakfast provided.
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Williams County
Our City
W. A. Snow
Congregational
Methodist Episcopal
Congregational Church
Opera House
Williston
ELECT OFFICERS FOR COMPANY E AT ARMORY
The election results elect Captain H. R. Evans to lead Company E after advancing from first lieutenant. First Lieutenant E. W. Jeffrey advances from second lieutenant and Second Lieutenant George Harvey from first sergeant. The unit heads to Bismarck then Sparata Wisconsin for summer maneuvers, muster on July 15.
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H. R. Evans
E. W. Jeffrey
George Harvey
Bismarck
Sparata
Wis
Metzger Elected President of North Dakota Postmasters
At Fargo yesterday the North Dakota League of postmasters chose G. B. Metzger of this city as president for the coming year. The next meeting is set for Valley City. Use Graphic want ads.
Boomerangs Return in Battle to Oust Hanna for Governor
A 16 year North Dakota record under siege as Robert M Buck is hired to dig up Hanna’s record to sway the Republican governor nomination. The impact aims to discredit Hanna with a muckraking report while supporters call it mudslinging and a boomerang against Buck’s own camp.
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L. B. Hanna
Robert M. Buck
Hanna
Buck
North Dakota
Mr. Hanna
North Dakota elects Hanna ally over Buck attack
The piece argues that North Dakotans sent Hanna to Congress and questions Buck’s claims of merit, listing supposed flaws in Hanna's legislative record while noting Buck’s critique. It hints at continued discussion on page 4.
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Congress
North Dakota
Buck
Mr. Hanna
Karr's Williston Mission Boosts North Dakota Fund
Rev. Alex Karr of the Conference Claimants Endowment Fund spent two weeks in Williston. He preached at the Methodist church and promoted finance for the fund. Williston raised 4250 dollars with promises for more, aiming to reach the 50000 goal over four years.
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Alex Karr
Conference Claimants Endowment Fund
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Karr
North Dakota
North Dakota Methodist Conference
Williston
Methodist Convention
Institute Attended as Williams County Teachers Institute Closes
The Williams County Teachers Institute drew about seventy instructors with strong interest high. Sessions featured Superintendent A. G. Crane Miss Ella Miller Valley City Nor mal and Miss Helen Davies Grand Forks. Dean Joseph Kennedy ND University spoke Wednesday at the Library. Crane lectured on Flies with stereopticon views. Thursday afternoon State Superintendent Taylor spoke on Professional Ethics and Superintendent Forster on humor in school life. The institute closes tomorrow.
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Teachers Institute
Williams County
A. G. Crane
Ella Miller
Valley City Normal
Helen Davies
Grand Forks
Joseph Kennedy
N. D. University
Crane
Taylor
Supt. Forster
Freight brake man hit by mail crane at Trenton
Frank P. Wayland a freight brake man from this city and formerly night ticket agent at the depot was struck on the head Sunday afternoon at Trenton by a mail crane and knocked from the train No 2. He was brought to the hospital Sunday evening and is able to be out of bed. Mr Henry Brinkman of Delwin Iowa and Mrs Brinkman visit with Frank Dormedy and family. the sisters are Mrs Brinkman and Mrs Dormedy.
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Frank P. Wayland
Trenton
Wayland
Henry Brinkman
Delwin, Iowa
Frank Dormedy
Mrs. Brinkmen
Mrs. Dormedy
Hon. L. B. Hanna's record praised as governor bid
The Valley City Times Record editorial argues for Hon. L. B. Hanna of Fargo as a tested public servant for governor. It credits fourteen years in North Dakota's legislature and Congress with a clean, honest record and rebuts abuse from opponents. It notes the piece continues on page 5.
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Valley City Times
L. B. Hanna
Fargo
North Dakota
Hanna
Senate
Congress
Washington
Teachers Are Entertained at County Library Reception
A Monday evening library reception for teachers hosted by County Superintendent Tatem drew about one hundred guests. The program featured an address of welcome by Mayor Jackson, a response, vocal and violin solos, readings, and performances by the Jouroe and Stoneberg Trio, followed by refreshments and social time.
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Tatem
A. G. Crane
J. A. Corbett
Pasonault
Bessie Baldwin
McNiven
B. L. Hardaway Jouroe
Stoneberg
Wild Rose Hosts Ambitious Fourth of July Celebration
Wild Rose will celebrate Independence Day with a full day of events including a 200 gun salute at dawn. The town plans horse races tug of war foot races greased pig broncho busting and other traditional Fourth of July pastimes.
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Wild Rose
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Boomerangs
Valley City
City OF Opportunity
Institute
Frank Wayland
Jackson
Mrs. Hardaway
H. J. Adden
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