Fire devastates Bowbells as 30 businesses burn in wind
A Bowbells blaze destroyed about thirty businesses in the west part of town after starting in the Taft livery barn. A strong wind fanned the flames, leaping to a second livery and spreading across the city. The explosion of dynamite in the Donovan store aided containment as residents rushed to save belongings. hundreds were left homeless and damage estimated at 175000 dollars.
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Minot
N.D
Taft
Donovan
Episcopal Clergy Meet in Minot for State Session
The Episcopal clergy of the state gather in Minot for a three day session starting Nov 9 with early communion and public business meetings. Bishop Mann and Dean Burleson of Fargo attend alongside laymen GC D Lord of Park River and Col Peake of Valley City who will speak on the General Convention.
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Minot
Bishop Mann
Dean Burleson
Fargo
Mr. GC. D
Lord
Park River
Col. Peake
Valley City
City
Scaffold Fall Kills Machinist on Buford Irrigation Project
William Pegg, a machinist on the Buford irrigation project, was killed Tuesday when a scaffold fell. A piece struck his head knocking him unconscious. Pegg, a Philadelphia resident with a wife and four children, was a member of the Odd Fellows. Coroner Thomas prepared the body for shipment to Philadelphia that night.
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William Pege
Buford
Pegg
Philadelphia
Order of Odd Fellows
Thomas
Not Blackie Suspect Exonerated in Valley City Killing
Police had arrested a fifteenth man for the shooting of Petronius in Valley City last August. Fred Scharping was taken into custody, but F. J. Papke of the Stanley hotel provided a alibi placing Scharping in St. Paul at the time. Papke claims Scharping is his brother-in-law and the suspect is cleared.
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Blackie
Petronius
Valley City
Fred Scharping
Minot
F. J. Papke
Stanley Hotel
Papke
Scharping
St. Paul
Williston Band Concert At Roller Rink Opra House
The Williston Concert Band gave an indoor program at the Roller Rink Opera House Friday evening with Mrs. F Smith and Miss Jenevieve Gahan delivering solos and a varied lineup of band numbers. Proceeds paid Prof. Onstad salary. The program included Intermezzo, Blue Danube Waltz, trombone and vocal solos, a declamation, and instrumental pieces with Mrs Abell as accompanist.
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Opera House
Williston
Lorentino
Abell
Wedded Bowman Bride Moves to Spokane after Williston Marriage
G E Bowman of Spokane and Miss Maud Palmer wed after a November 9 parsonage ceremony announced as legitimate by Rev Henness. The newlyweds will make Spokane their future home as Miss Palmer, a noted social figure, leaves Williston.
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Bowman
Williams County
G. E. Bowman
Spokane
Wash
Williston
Williams Co
Henness
Maud Palmer
Williston Whist Club Opens Season At Dochtermans
The Williston Whist Club meets for the first time this season at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Dochterman on Monday evening.
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Williston Whist Club
Western Passenger association ends special rates and bureau localities
The Western Passenger association announced no special Thanksgiving or Christmas rates this year and keeps a 2 cent per mile fare. Clergymen discounts end Dec 1 as local clergy bureaus are abolished, with business centralized in Chicago. Local bureaus in Des Moines Omaha St Paul Kansas City Denver and St Louis to be reduced to one in Denver likely eliminated.
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Western Passenger Association
Llergy
Chicago
Des Moines
Omaha
St. Paul
Kansas City
Denver
St. Louis
Death of Henry Whitehead Boy Dies After Illness
Henry Whitehead eight year old son of Editor Whitehead of the State died Monday morning at eight thirty after a two week illness. Pneumonia began his trouble and he suffered other complications before death. The family and local community mourn the loss of a young child.
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Henry Whitehead
Whitehead
the State
Community Mourns Loss of Beloved Figure
The article notes complications beyond the boys constitution led to his death. His remains were shipped to Indiana Monday night, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Whitehead. The Graphic extends sympathy to the Whiteheads in their great loss.
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Indiana
Whitehead
Ladies Band Elect Officers In Meeting
The Ladies band held a business meeting last night and elected officers. Prof. Onstad was elected general manager, Miss Grace Des.
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Prof
Onstad
Grace Des
Ham President and Miss Jessie Hill Lead Local Club
The article lists ham president and Miss Jessie Hill as secretary and treasurer guiding a local club. The positions indicate a small organization rotating roles among members.
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Ham
Jessie Hill
New Restaurant to Open in Wilson Building Next Week
W. W. Wagan and Mr. Wilson, owner of the Wilson block, plan to open a restaurant in the first floor of the Wilson building next week. Carpenters are arranging the space for restaurant use.
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Wilson Block
W. W. Wagan
Mr. Wilson
Wilson Building
Two Experienced Chefs Prep Upscale Restaurant Debut
Two veteran cooks plan to open an upscale restaurant next week. Both bring years of experience and promise a first class dining experience with refined menus and attentive service.
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Tors
Wedding Notice for Miss Lillian E Greenup and Harvard A Hunsley
Cards announce the wedding of Miss Lillian E Greenup and Harvard A Hunsley at the M E church on Wednesday November 20 at high noon. Also a lost alligator hand bag found about three miles north of the city on main road, owner to contact H P Bellach Williston ND.
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Lillian E. Greenup
Harvard A. Hunsley
M. E
City
Main Road
H. P. Bellach
Williston
N.D
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LL. Douglas
Little Red School House
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Strauss
Brooks
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Prince
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