Wife Killed by Rifle Shot in North Dakota Barrel Hideout
Minot, May 12 Mrs Kattie Staff was shot and killed by her husband John Staff a prominent local farmer after she hid in an overturned water barrel near their home during a quarrel. He surrendered to authorities saying he feared the gun but denies planning harm. Neighbor reports prior threats and abuse. the family faces scrutiny as deputies prevent mob action.
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Minot
N. D
Kattie Staff
John Staff
Ward
Jan Piekos
Annie
Paul Pitner
Dougherty
Kenmare house raid nets four arrests and booze seizure
Minot North Dakota May 15 four women were arrested by deputy sheriff Dan Dougherty at Kenmare in an alleged orderly house raid. A barrel of beer was confiscated and an injunction served on the owners prohibiting future use for such purposes. One arrestee Cecile Stensland allegedly ran the place. Citizens had complained to State Attorney Nestos prompting the action.
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Minot
N. D
Dan Dougherty
Kenmare
Allege
Cecile Stensland
R. A. Nestos
Dougherty
Commissioner Ousted From Minnesota Immigration Office
St. Paul May 15 The state board of immigration unanimously ousted H J Maxfield state immigration commissioner after a brief session in the governor's office His resignation dated last Saturday to be effective August 1 was accepted but the board ordered it to take effect at once The friction arose from Maxfield furnishing commercial clubs and real estate men with lists of persons seeking land in Minnesota
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
H. J. Maxfield
State Board of Immigration
Eberhart
Governor Hanna Names Committee on Lincoln Statue for 1914 Exposition
Governor Hanna has named a committee to select the Lincoln statue for presentation to Norway at the 1914 Christiania exposition. The panel includes Chairman H. O. Fields Judge Amidon of Fargo John Tinglestad O B Sorlie Buxton Mary G Deem Valley City and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Norway
Christiania
H. O. Fields
Amidon
Fargo
John Tinglestad
University
O. B. Sorlie
Buxton
Mary G. Deem
Valley City
Apple man is now in pen
Fargo May 15 George B Wright with a dozen aliases has been sentenced to Leavenworth for a term of four years. His arrest was aided by W C Macfadden of Bismarck and by the North Dakota Bankers Association. Wright had offered to sell Michigan apples at unusually low prices, but the apples failed to arrive despite many payments.
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Wright
Northwestern Grower's Association
Macfadden
Sault Ste.Marie
Grand Rapids
Mich
United States
Geo. B. Wright
B. Sutton
E. R. Manley
C. W. Williams
C. B. Moore
Compton
Illinois Bankers’ Association
North Dakota
Fargo
George B. Wright
Leavenworth
W. C. Macfadden
North Dakota Bankers’ Association
Wricht
Michigan
Rebuild Block at Culbertson Montana May 15
Culbertson Montana May 15. Courchene Block will be rebuilt for occupancy by June 1. Contract award undecided whether Courchene rebuilds or sells the damaged block as is. Valley Drug Store likely to occupy the former Eagle saloon site, and H D Edmunds to occupy his previous location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culbertson
Mont
Courchene
Valley Drug Store
Eagle Saloon
H. D. Edmunds
Damages Sought After Loss Of Arm In Drake Accident
Minor, N. D. May 15. An action for damages in the sum of 10,000 for injuries alleged to have been sustained in an accident at Drake in March has been commenced against the Soo Railroad company by Schultz. The accident occurred about March 1 while Schultz was employed around a cement mixer. He claims the mixer was started through carelessness and his arm was caught in such a way that it was badly crushed. He has retained E. R. Sinker of his city to represent him.
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Minor
N. D
Drake
Agar the
Soo Railroad Company
Schultz
Abo
E. R. Sinker
Fourth of July Fund Brims With 380 Dollars in Schafer
Schafer North Dakota May 13 The finance committee reported up to date 380 dollars raised for the Fourth of July celebration and expects the fund to reach 500 dollars within a few days as reports from various committees are reviewed at a citizens meeting.
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Schafer
N. D
Schafer and
Banner yield reported from seven acres and wind loss
The report notes yields of 100 bushels from seven acres and very poor results from another seven acres. The disparity is blamed on wind blowing straw away, creating a banner overall yield despite uneven field quality.
Cavalier Republican foreman resigns and moves with wife
H. E Goertz, foreman at the Cavalier Republican office, resigns and leaves with Mrs Goertz for River Falls to set up a new home. He has saved money from service at the office to buy a small Michigan farm for expanding a chicken business, planning to let the hens lay around.
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Cavalier Co. Republican
H. E Goertz
Republican
Kenmare Seeks Special Vote On Commission Government Plan
Kenmare North Dakota May 15 A petition circulates urging the city council to call a special election to decide adopting the commission form of government for Kenmare. A new law allows cities under two thousand population to adopt this form, and Kenmare plans to pursue the change.
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Kenmare
N. D
Commission
Flax Yield Record for Lakota Shown in Town Report
Plaza North Dakota May 15 A handsome flax yield was threshed last week by S H Baxter 164 bushels from five acres better than 32 bushels an acre From winter losses due to shrinkage field mice and birds it is safe to say the loss was three cob The town also received a large cannon and thirty projectiles secured for Lakota through Senator Gronna The gun a 12 pounder will be mounted on a brick foundation in the school house yard.
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Senator A
Gronna
School House
Notice for elication and public land claims in Williston
Notices announce two homestead filings. Peter Rasmussen of Bonetrail ND seeks five year proof for NE 14 Section 35 Township 156 N Range 102 W with witnesses Herman Skoberg Martin Jenson Iboth and others. William Wattam of Williston ND seeks three year proof for SE 14 NW 14 Lot 4 Sec 18 T155 R101 W with witnesses John Burger Ernest Ryal Jasper L. Smith William Hollar. Register Thomas Murphy.
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Department of the Interior
U. Igang
Gmee
Williston
N. D
Peter Rasmussen
Bonetrail
NE 14
Township
5Th P. Meridian
Register and Receiver
V. S Land Office
Herman I. Skoberg
Martin Jenson
Iboth
Tarvey Kaetscl
Joseph Bkohamra
Bonetrall
N.D
Thomas B. Murphy
Register
U. S
Willam Wattam
5Th Po
U.S Land Office
Clai
John W. Burger
Ernest J. Ryal
Jasper L. Smith
William C. Hollar
D. Awar
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Minot Deputy
Minnesota
SOO Road
PLAZA
E. J. Lander & Co
Grand Forks
Rugby
Baldwin
Williston Music Co
L. C. Hitchcock
Mgr
Main Street
Williston, North Dakota
Ie Baldwin
Orano
Paris
the Pi
Rouse
Cincinnati
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