Williston Irrigation Project Opening May Draw Notables
The Commercial Club seeks President Roosevelt and top officials to attend the Williston irrigation project opening, planned for June. Senator Hansborough received a letter from H C Hansborough stating uncertainty about the President’s attendance but intent to participate if possible, and affirming interest in the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Commercial Club
Secretary of the Interior
Williston
E. G. Greenup
Williston Land Co
Hansborough
Greenup
United States Senate
Committee On Public
H. C. Hansporouch
Bought Out Electric Co. Sale Brings New Local Partners
Fred Kleinsorg and L N Johnston purchased the Electric Supply Co. stock from Chas Baldwin after Ed Watkins sold his interests to Baldwin who then sold to the new buyers. The pair, long-time city residents, will run the electrical business and add general plumbing heating and repair services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kleinsorg
L W.jonston
Electric Supply Co
L. N. Johnston
Chas. Baldwin
Ed Watkins
Baldwin
Kleinserg
Bruegger Mercantile Co
H.C. DeLaney
Jury Clears Julius Tysver in Montana Murder Trial
The Glasgow jury found Julius Tysver not guilty after twenty nine hours deliberation in the murder case of Mitchell Thompson. Reports indicate a possible initial split of twelve to two before agreement was reached, as readers are reminded of the proceedings.
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Julius Tysver
Glasgow
Montana
Mitchell Thompson
Tylver
Thompson Death On G N Train Sparks Mondak Arrests
Thompson died on a Great Northern train while traveling east from Mondak. Tysver and Blake Gage of Mondak were arrested and charged with killing him. The defense contends Thompson died from chronic alcoholism. Gage awaits trial. with Tysver acquitted, conviction chances for the State appear slim.
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Thompson
G. N
Mondak
Tysver
Blake Gage
Tylver
Governor Burke’s War Path Grips Bismarck City
Governor Burke intensifies crackdown on lawbreakers in Bismarck. Northwestern Hotel owner E G Patterson arrested on three liquor related charges. Patterson hires Tracy Bangs and George Bangs of Grand Fork and five other lawyers to defend him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
Bismarck
E. G. Patterson
Northwestern Hotel
Patterson
Tracy
George Bangs
Grand Fork
Fruit of His Folly school play wows crowd
The High School presented The Fruit of His Folly to a packed town audience Friday night. George Kater and Bertha Deriger led a large cast with strong performances from Ivan Metzger and Violet Bride. A Saturday show raised about $200 for school decorations, with the Williston Orchestra providing intermission music.
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George Kater
Jack Dunning
Jacks
Mae Anderson
Ivan Metzger
Ashley Drayton
Willian
Hiram Boggs
Farmer
Cora Boyd
Hiram
Violet Bride
Laurissa Bell
Polly Flinders
Robert Mansfield
Bell Boy
Frank Boyd
Boggs
Misses Boyd
Deriger
Bell
Williston Orchestra
Onstad
Baseball League Set for 1907 Season at White Earth
A White Earth meeting decided the season will feature no more than ten teams. Mondak Minot Springbrook join rivals. managers must list players before games and obtain opposing captains consent for any outside player. Forfeiture reduces by 50 dollars if a team misses two games. Art McGlynn presides, J P Smerud is secretary. Williston’s champion club aims to improve this year.
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White Earth
Mondak
Minot
Williston
Joseph W. Jackson
Ray
Stanley
Springbrook
Art McGlynn
Ross
J. P. Smerud
Penant
Meets Death in Deep Well
Stan sulitskuy was asphyxiated in a deep well near Squires last Friday. Coroner Thomas ruled no inquest. He had a brother living nearby and was buried on the claim. Fridon Flosento helped dig the well and was with him during the incident.
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Stansulitskuy
Squires
Thomas
Stanulitskuy
Fridon Flosento
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Electric CO
Juegger Mercantile Co
Racine Buddies
Just
Sattley Sulky and Gang
Williston Implement Company
Williston, N. D
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