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Newspaper

Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1911

Page

4

Man Injured When Pole Wire Snapped at City Move

City lineman Charlie Campbell was hurled from a light pole and fatally injured after a dangerously lowered wire was struck by a passing car driven by Brownell near Broad Street and Main. He lay unconscious at the hospital as doctors assessed his prognosis. Campbell, a married man with three children, assisted Metzger's building move.

CITY Charlie Campbell Guy Broadway Main Street Campbell Metzger Brownell Mr. Campbell

Pathfinder Harrington Arrives After Turbulent Route

The Pathfinder Harrington and a party of four arrived in the city last night led by Pres Totem of the Williston Automobile association. They traveled from Minneapolis reporting daily rain and poor roads with a near lightning shock near Rugby. They noted better roads from Minot west and were guided west by John Bruegger and E R Brownson to Trenton and Mandak.

Pathfinder Harrington Pathfinder Dispatch Pres Totem Williston Automobile Association Pathfinders Minneapolis Rugby Red River Valley Minot John Bruegger E. R. Brownson Mr. Brownson Trenton Bruegger Mondak

Black cow with white spots in Poundmaster’s care

Poundmaster Bromperg notifies owner of a black cow with a few white spots and a crooked horn now in the pound. The animal has been there for a couple of days.

Bromperg

Raber Leaves Marmon for Alberta Farm Work

J. W. Raber of Marmon visited the city yesterday and said his farm is seeded and he plans to move to Bow Island near Alberta to do farm breaking. County Superintendent Mrs. M. P. Tatem traveled to Bismarck on Tuesday morning for the annual meeting of superintendents.

J. W. Raber Marmon M. P. Tatem Bismarck

LeSueur and Emerson Resign as Minot City Officials

President Ar thur LeSueur and Finance Commissioner R H Emerson resign from the Minot city commission. The motions to accept their resignations yielded a unanimous vote and L D McGahan was named acting president. Nearby officials and club delegates are noted in brief follow ups.

Shaw Boyce L. D. McGahan McGahan

Markets Update Corrects Grain Prices To Date

The Markets section provides corrected current prices across grain categories. Readers see updated figures for wheat corn and oats reflecting latest market movements and closing values.

Jaws Broken in Runaway Wagon Accident

Andrew Peterson a North Dakota farmer was thrown from a wagon when two runaway horses pulled it. Both upper and lower jaws were broken by the wheels and his chest bruised as he lies injured at Northwestern hospital Minot with a chance of recovery.

Stanley N. D Andrew Peterson Peterson Northwestern Minot

Pawn Shop Burglary Stuns City Night Watchers

Billy Harstein's pawn shop was burglarized last Monday night. The robbers escaped with watches and a collection of old coins. Police have no leads or reports at this time.

Billy Harstein

Ex-mayor George Duis eyeing Grand Forks warehouse hub

Duis May Locate George Duis former Grand Forks mayor is in the city this week and is reported to plan a large warehouse to serve as a distributing point for their implement business.

Duis George Duis Grand Forks

Preliminary Tourney at Kenmare Gun Club

Kenmare North Dakota hosts a preliminary event May 30 ahead of the State Annual Tournament in late June. The program includes ten 15 target events with a $1.40 entry plus a $1.00 extra for money-back fund and optional sweepstakes. A $100 loving cup will honor the winner.

Kenmare N.D Kenmare Gun Club Ward Mountrail Williams Divide Ren

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A. Corbett Williston Williston, N. D Aereas I Pres. Lesueur Emerson Com. Emerson Tibbs Hutchings & Co Bruegger's Bruegger Mercantile Comp C. M. Taylor Williston Land Co. Bldg Mr. Thomson of Grafton
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