Builders Erect Many New Brick Blocks In City Growth
Numerous new brick blocks dot the city skyline as S Brownell & Co moving into a purpose built drug store north of their former stand. G M Thomas advances a two story brick with stock partially moved and office space ready. McKay Bros complete a Denby white brick one story drug store. John Heffernan’s two story block and the Stewart and Wilson blocks rise, with the Globe on the Stewart first floor and Wilson opening a restaurant. The round house expansion by the Great Northern stands as the year’s most costly improvement, a centerpiece for Williston pride.
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S. Brownell & Co
G. M. Thomas
Thomas
McKay Bros
South Main Street
Denby
John Heffernan
Wilson
Stewart
The
Globe
Odd Fellows Hall
Wegley
Botton Bros
Williston
Asbury Becomes Sole Owner Of Williston Grocery
V R Asbury has become the sole owner of the Williston Grocery Company after purchasing Francis Anderson's stake. The business will operate as Asbury Grocery Co, with plans for Anderson to open an ice skating rink this winter. The firm began with three partners less than a year ago.
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R Asbury
Williston Grocery Company
Francis Anderson
Asbury Grocery Co
Williston Grocery Co
Asbury
Mayville and Fargo Face Off For State Title Clash
Mayville and Fargo High schools battled for the state championship in a disputed game. Fargo emerged with a 22 to 0 victory, though the title claim remains contested. Spectators urged a formal debate to settle the dispute.
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Mayville
Fargo High Schools
Fargo
Wedding Bells: Miss Lillian E Greenup Marries Harvard Roonney
One of the prettiest city weddings was held at the ME church yesterday at high noon. Miss Lillian E Greenup became the bride of Harvard Roonney in a ceremony by Rev P J Henness and Rev F B Hollett. The bridal party included Miss Ruth Wolcott, maid of honor, and RG Cowhan as attendant. The couple left for Spokane after a reception at the bride’s home, with guests and decor by Martin Bartholomew. The bride, daughter of E G Greenup, is praised as beautiful and accomplished. the groom is a respected local businessman.
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Lillian E Greenup
Harvard Roonney
P J Henness
F 8 Hollett
Martin Bartholomew
Spokane
Washington
E. G. Greenup
Burns Todd Wedding in McKenzie County Home
A high noon wedding at the Paulson home united Miss Mary Boyde Todd and Lemuel B. Burns of McKenzie County North Dakota. Rev. P J Henness officiated before relatives and a few guests. Bride wore creamy white with bridal roses, groom in black. Reception featured chrysanthemums from Kansas City and luncheon.
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D. A. Paulson
Mary Boyde Todd
Lemuel B. Burns
McKenzie Co. N. D
P. J. Henness
Kansas City
B. J. Schoregge
Myrtle M. Todd
Todd
Burns
McKenzie Counties
O. H
Trenton
Tioga Couple Wed in Congregational Parsonage
Miss Mabel Myren and Mr Knute Lee of Tioga North Dakota were married at the Congregational parsonage on November 13 at 1 PM with Rev Henness officiating. Lewie Myren served as best man and Emeline Gregor was maid of honor. Congratulations to the couple.
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Mabel Myren
Knute Lee
Tioga
N. D
Henness
Lewie Myren
Emeline Gregor
Flatley Fuss Couple Married at Congregational Parsonage
Michael Flatley and Miss Ida Fuss of Bonetraill wed at the Congregational parsonage Monday evening, with Rev. Henness officiating. They plan to establish residence on their Bonetraill farm, starting their married life on the local property.
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Michael Flatley
Ida Fuss
Bonetraill
Henness
Supreme Court reverses two cases and orders new trial
The North Dakota Supreme Court released three March term opinions. In Morri son against Lee the judgment for the plaintiff is reversed and the Ward county district court must enter judgment of dismissal. In Gray against Kerr Land Co. the district court’s judgment is affirmed. In Frankel et al. against Miller et al. the district court verdict is reversed and a new trial ordered.
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LeSueur & Bradford
T. R. Bangs
Fisk. Albonour
District Court of
Case County
E. Ruth Gray
O. W. Kerr Land Co
Cass County
Turner & Wright
Herman Winterer
R. M. Pollock
Morgan
Richland County
Max Frankel
George M. Miller
McCumber
Forbes & Jones
Purcell & Divet
Fisk
Wegley Case Dismissed by Justice Gilmore
The Wegley case was dismissed Thursday evening by Justice Gilmore for lack of evidence. The decision ends a case some parties pushed to “get even,” with general satisfaction that there was nothing substantial to bind Wegley over.
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Fred Wegley
Justice Gilmore
G N Officials Here Yesterday Visit Highlights Round House
A special Great Northern party spent several hours in the city inspecting the new round house and related facilities in the G N yards. Attending were K M Grueber Gen Mgr St Paul R W Bryan Gen Supt Minot W C Watrous Gen Supt Transportation St Paul J A Merry Gen Road Master Minot C E Leverieh Supt Minot S A Walker Supt Havre G J H Emerson Supt Motive Power St Paul A B Ford Master Mechanic Minot Geo Else Train Master Minot.
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Great Northern
G. N
K. M. Grueber
Mgr
St. Paul
R. W. Bryan
Minot
W. C. Watrous
J A. Merry
C. E. Leverieh
S.A. Walker
Havre
G. J H. Emerson
A. B. Ford
Geo. Else
Valley County Wins Suit Over Embezzled Funds
Valley County secured a verdict of 8519.12 against U S Fidelity and Guaranty Co in a case arising from embezzled funds by former county official Wm Wofford who vanished years ago. Wofford once lived in the city and was well known among longtime residents.
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Valley County
U. S. Fidelity & Guarantee Co
Wm. Wofford
Two Firemen Killed In Fargo Case Building Fire
In Fargo a morning blaze destroyed the J I Case offices and warehouses. Firemen George M Hartmann and William H White died from collapsing walls. Loss valued at about two hundred thousand dollars with most machinery and contents incinerated. White served thirteen years, Hartmann three, both were married with families. Insurance covers the loss.
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Fargo
J. I. Case
George M. Hartmann
William H. White
Case
White
Hartman
Hartmann
Racine
Canadian man convicted of bigamy after North Dakota divorce
News from Grand Forks reports William E. Sweitzer, once of Dickinson, convicted of bigamy in Walkerton Ontario. He had obtained a Dickinson divorce after claiming North Dakota citizenship, then married a Canadian woman at Pembina ND and moved to Ontario. Canadian authorities charged him on his first wife’s complaint and ruled the North Dakota divorce invalid. Also notice sale of parlor, bedroom and hall furniture at Frev D. West residence.
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Grand Forks
William E. Sweitzer
Dickinson
N. D
Walkerton
Ontario
Sweitzer
North Dakota
Pembina
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R.asbury
Grocery Company
Oleson, Stenehjem & Anderson
Supreme Court
Main
First Street
Www
Little Red School House
Bruegger Mercantile Co
N. G
Frev
D. West
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