North Dakota corn contest at Tri-State convention
January 1909 notes announce a North Dakota state corn growing contest at the Tri-State Grain Growers convention in Fargo. Prizes totaling 130 dollars funded by Fargo’s Commercial Club, with G W Randlett directing. Exhibits of ten ears from any resident grown in 1908, no entry fee, one variety per exhibit but multiple varieties allowed, exhibits due to G W Randlett at the Agricultural College before noon on the convention’s second day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
G. W. Randlett
Agricultural College
Will's Dakota
Mercer
King Philip
School Notes Highlight Staff Change and Debating Advances
Miss Helen Stanley of Cando North Dakota becomes assistant principal at the High school replacing Miss Fanny Bradford and starts duties last Thursday. Moot court set for tomorrow March 27 with both sides prepared for a hard battle. Juniors beat Sophomores in a tense debate as the next match pits Juniors against Seniors. Grace Hobbins resigns effective March 27. Kangaroo Quartet performs at Literary society with Marillus on cornet Anderson on bass Boyd sisters in theater and trombone.
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Helen Stanley
Cando
N. D
Fanny Bradford
Kangroo
George Marillus
Mae Anderson
Dora Boyd Theatro
Cora Boyd
Snow melts fast after Sunday fall in town
A heavy snow on Sunday quickly melted as residents, including Mrs. T. C. Graling and Miss, observed the brief wintry event.
Le Questione Barred From Second Class Mail Privilege
Washington orders Le Questione barred from second class mail for alleged incitement to violence and assassination. The Patterson New Jersey socialist paper, with about 30 000 circulation, is accused of urging friends to seize armories and overthrow the government. General Meyer supports the action warning circulation may end.
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Washington
le Questione
Patterson
N. J
Father Heinrichs
Denver
United States
General Meyer
Meyer
Bismarck Piggers Quit in Tax License Plea
Bismarck on March 23 reports all piggers surrendered their government licenses to the state’s attorney. Spirits remain abundant with beer valued highly, and drug stores offer stronger liquor under waivers. Offenders who pleaded guilty faced fines and had remaining suits dismissed on surrender of tax receipts.
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Bismarck
Brookbank Stock Farm Auction Notice
Brookbank stock farm advertises breeders of Clydesdale horses Galloway cattle and Thropshire sheep. Young stock for sale at reasonable prices. N Gibb and Sons proprietors. Address Brookbank P O Ward County North Dakota.
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Brookbank
N. Gibb & Sons
Brookbank P. O
Shooting at Glenburn Ends in Death and Jail
W B Bennett is dead after a dispute at a Glenburn livery stable in Ward county. Alfred Sheridan and Chet Harris are jailed on murder charges. Bennett and an accomplice Brooks allegedly refused to pay charges, prompting a row and an exchange of gunfire. Bennett died in Minot within hours. Liverymen likely to face murder charges.
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Glenburn
Ward County
W. B. Bennett
Alfred Sheridan
Chet Harris
Murdle
Bennett
Brooks
Minot
Bad Lands to be Examined for Forest Reserve
State Engineer Atkinson received a letter from Washington stating an officer will examine the Bad Lands on the western border of North Carolina and Montana to consider setting aside the region as a forest reserve. The area is rich in lignite coal and would be conserved if a reserve is created.
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Bismarck
N. C
Atkinson
Forest Service
Washington
Montana
Berthold Basketball Challenges Minot High, Friday Game
Berthold Basket Ball team challenges Minot High School to a Friday game in Minot. Williston player Wendt is questioned for eligibility crossing teams as he played for both sides.
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Berthold
Minot
Williston
Wendt
Williams County Republican Club Organized at Ray
A Williams County Republican Club was organized at Ray last Tuesday night with a rousing meeting. Attorney Ira R. Elliott was elected chairman and Chris Fouter, foreman of the Ray Pioneer, secretary.
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Williams County
Ray
Ira R. Elliott
Chris Fouter
The
Ray Pioneer
Contest Notice of Homestead Entry Dispute at Williston
The Department of the Interior contest notice from the United States Land Office at Williston North Dakota issued Oct 5 1907 cites Harriet Metz opposing Homestead Entry No 30070 filed Oct 26 1904 for section 04 township 158 range 101 held by Henry Moe. Allegations claim Moe abandoned the tract and did not cultivate or pay taxes for over six months since Dec 18 1906. The contestant seeks to present evidence April 10 1908 before the register and receiver. due to inability to serve personally, publication is ordered. Victor Chaffee, receiver, along with attorneys W B Overson and EG Greenup.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Williston
N. C
Harriett Metz
Switco
Henry Moe
Henry
Moe
Sai
Army
Navy
Marine Corps of
United States
Spain
Ald Legation
United States Land ‘Office
N. D
Victor Chaffee
W B Overson
EG Greenup
Wilixton
Aguo
W. Wilson
Wegner
Geo A Gilmore
Contest affidavit filed over abandoned homestead in North Dakota
Land Office records a contest affidavit by Arthur Reagan of Minot against Homestead entry No 32915 filed May 2 1905 by William Harrison on a tract described as See 29 two 150 rg100. Reagan alleges Harrison abandoned the tract for more than six months and never cultivated or improved the land.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Williston
N. D
Arthur Reagan
Minot ND
William Harrison
Public Notice and Land Claim Updates 1908
Notices announce contestants in land claims forfeiting residence proof and due publication requirements. Ole T. Langseth of Williston ND seeks final entry proof for section 17 town 153 north range 9 west, with witnesses listed. Also a San Francisco architect endorses Electric Bitters as a tonic and blood purifier sold at Brownell's.
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Norman R Coulter
Delbert
San Francisco
Brownell’s
Contested Homestead Entry Notices Filed in North Dakota
Notice and procedural details show J O Brackett contesting a homestead entry in Township 161 range 90 for a tract abandoned for months. It cites military service exclusion questions and sets a reply date before the Register receiver. Separate notice records Albers Mengel of Williston ND seeking nine year proof in a land claim with witnesses listed.
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Agricultural College Notes
J. B. March
Anna Hinch
Graling
L. B. March
Westbrook
Jim Hinch
J. E. Westbrook
E. Engle Bretson
Minot High School
Grace Hobbins
Horsetide
Bismarck Piggers
Minot Hospital
Berthold and Minot
Republican Club
Mece
Moline Plow Company
Rawson Hardware Company
Marine Corps
U. States
Pear
Hue Keenton
Ole T. Langseth
John Fluttie
N Con
Vis
Even K Olsen
J M Dusgault
Ole Bera
Anton Berge
Geo. W. Wilson
Register
Oriental Limited
R. S. Merritt
Great Northern
Williston, N. D
Peeake
J. O. Brack
Seees
P. Johnson
Regis
RE Land
Oresth
Victor Chavfhe
Gilnore
Whitevan
Pete Department of Interior
Owl
Abas i Albers Mengel
Asia
Crewe
Edward Howe
John Souchler
J M Be
William Ghisaman
Willston
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