Notorious horse thief shot by deputy in Montana rescue
J C Brown known as Pigeon Toed Brown was shot April 29 at Bonnabel ranch 65 miles north of Glasgow by Deputy Hugh Calderwood in a posse including Sheriff S C Small and Deputy Sid Bennett. Brown died after being wounded in the room where he and companion were seated. another occupant John Maxwell was slightly wounded. Brown had evaded posses for months before the fatal shooting.
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Glasgow
J. C. Brown
Pigeon Toed Brown
Bonnabel
Hugh Calderwood
S. C. Small
Sid Bennett
Mr. Calderwood
Brown
Bannabel
Mr Small
Calderwood
John Maxwell
Montana
Sheriff Small
Middle West
Speak Well of Higley for Williams County Office
The Minor Independent endorses L. O. Higley for Register of Deeds on the Republican ticket. The paper praises his character, integrity, and business success, and urges readers to support his candidacy ahead of the June primaries.
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Register of Deeds
L. O. Higley
Williams County
Minot
Higley Firm Veteran Vies for Williams County Register Post
Supporters hail Higley as a steady, honest worker from Higley North Dakota. A long-time Williams County farm owner and former register of deeds candidate, he pledges to restrain tax increases and serve without party influence.
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Williams County
Higley
N. D
Minot
Register of Deeds
Strayed Work Horses North West of Williston
A mare and a gray horse, about 1100 pounds each, branded on the left hip, vanished May 8 near Williston North Dakota. Reward offered. Herman Greutman, 46 2tp Higley ND.
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Williston
Herman Greutman
Higley
N. D
Williston Cemetery Caretaker Announces Availability
J. C. Younkins announces he has charge of the Williston cemetery and is prepared at any time to perform work entrusted to him. He offers care of lots digging of graves and related tasks at the Cemetery of Geo. M. Thomas, located at the furniture store.
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Williston
J. C. Younkins
Geo
Biggest City Auction and Local News Roundup
The listing notes an auction at City Square on Friday May 15 at 1 pm selling household furniture buggy wagon and harness. Local updates include changes at the barber shop moving to Hotel Dacotah under new management and a report on Sixty three club’s pleasant meeting hosted by Mrs McAvoy with next gathering at Mrs Chas Mackenroth’s. Several residents traveled to Minot for the Republican State convention and a Grand Theatre musical comedy week featuring The Three Williards with Rubes musicians and a girl singer. Chas Handley family plans to settle in Williston after returning from Bonners Ferry Idaho. North Dakota is praised as a favorable home front.
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Herman Mattson
Grand
Williards
Rubes
Chas
Handley
Williston
Bonners Ferry
Idaho
North Dakota
Court House for Schafer Faces Postponed Construction
Grand Forks May 7 Judge Templeton lifted the restraining order against McKenzie county commissioners blocking a new county courthouse and jail in Schafer. The ruling favors the county board who moved to erect the building after bids and lots were sought. The action arose from a dispute over Schafer versus Alexander as county seat, with Schafer currently favored. The burned courthouse left the county without a civic building as the suit proceeded. Palda Norheim represented the plaintiff. Bangs Grand Forks and Becker Williston represented the defendants.
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Grand Forks
N. D
C. F. Templeton
District Court
McKenzie County
Board of County Commissioners
Maderson
Schafer
McKenzie
Alexander
L. D. Palda
R. S. Norheim
Geo. A. Bangs
T.S. Becker
Williston
Williston Celebration Music and Speeches Fest
The 17th day of May will be celebrated in Wil liston with performances by the Williston Concert Band. Prominent speakers will address the crowd along with ice cream and cake for attendees. Come prepared to enjoy music, speeches, and festivities.
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Williston
Northwestern Dye House advertisement in Fargo North Dakota
We French Dry Clean or Fancy Dye Clothing Household goods Draperies Regalias Gloves and Laces First class work Low prices Ship your work to us We pay return express on $3 or ders and over 46-41 Dying For Tattors Northwestern Dye House 505 N P Ave Fargo N D.
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Northwestern Dye House
N. P. Ave
Fargo
N. D
Dis charge Petition in North Dakota Bankruptcy Court
George H. Rowley of Crosby Williams County North Dakota seeks full discharge from all provable debts after a January 1908 bankruptcy ruling. A hearing is set for June 6 1908 in Fargo with notice to creditors via The Williston Graphic.
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District Court of the United States
District of North Dakota
Anne Matter
George H. Rowley
Charles F. Amidon
Crosby
Williams
North Dakota
Fust
Congress
Asid
Bankru
Ss. Ct
Fargo
Sald
Ten’ Orclocke
Williston
Sphem
Forgo
J. A. Montgomery
E. R. Steele
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Mont
Prof. Gordon
Citizens’ National Bank
Dacotah
Sam Boyd
W. H. Westergard
W. B. Overson
Percy Crewe
E. C. Carney
E. N. Disney
J. A. Corbett
G. B. Metzger
A. J. Bessie
B. A. Palmer
Nick Hayes
Joe Wegley
C. H. Jorgensen
Templeton
Sweet Orr
Lion
Bruegger
Smith
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