Nehemiah G. Ordway Dakota Governor 1880 84
Nehemiah G. Ordway served as eighth territorial governor of Dakota from July 1880 succeeding Acting Governor Hand. Born 1828 in Warner New Hampshire he earlier was a twelve year Army sergeant in the U S House. His term saw boom settlements and county seat disputes amid corruption charges, though none proven against him. He promoted capital move to Bismarck and later returned to Washington seeking a U S Senate seat from North Dakota but was not elected.
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Nehemiah G. Ordway
Dakota
Hand
Warner, N. H
Army
National House of Representatives
Bismarck
Ordway
Dakota Lands
Washington
United States Senate
North Dakota
Priest Attacked in Chicago Rectory amid Church Disputes
Rev. John Tomaszewak was badly wounded in the All Saints Independent Catholic church rectory at 5 Lubect Street Chicago Police say dissensions within the congregation may have spurred the assault A masked attacker struck him on the head and slashed him with a knife His housekeeper found him bleeding and authorities say threats against him are under investigation Doctor C W Cassidy treated the priest his injuries not thought to be dangerous
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Chicago
John Thomassewski
All Saints’ Independent Catholic Church
Lubect Street
Asault
Tomare
Anna Slominski
Atlantic fleet sails from Australia toward Manila
The American Atlantic fleet under Rear Admiral Sperry sailed from Albany Western Australia at five pm Friday for Manila about 3600 miles away with an expected October 3 arrival. The flagship Connecticut did not depart with the group, leaving at midnight to catch up. A delay was caused by coaling and unreliable chartered colliers. Sperry sent a message to Alfred Deakin premier of the commonwealth thanking him for good wishes.
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Albany
Western Australia
Sperry
Manila
Connecticut
Alfred Deakin
Commonwealth
Accused Officer Kills Self in England
Wateringbury England Sept 19 Major General Charles Edward Luard retired whose wife was murdered near London August 24 died by throwing himself before a railroad train. His body found near a crossing after he left Col Charles Edward Warde s home where he was a guest. A letter stated he would be found under the train and blamed accusations from others for breaking him. The general had received letters charging him with murder.
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Wateringbury
Eng
Charles Edward Luard
London
Luard
Charles Edward Warde
Teston
Col. Warde
Big Conference Held
The twenty ninth annual conference of the Norwegian Danish Methodist church met in O Paul Minnesota on September 19 and governs seventy five churches across Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Michigan North and South Dakota Nebraska and Kansas.
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O. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Michigan
North
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Dr King's New Discovery Cures Winter Coughs
Mr John White of Houston Maine reports yearly relief from a stubborn cough after using Dr King's New Discovery. He notes the remedy banishes coughs and lung troubles for the season and endorses Brownell's Drug Store for sales with a free trial bottle offer.
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John White
Highland Ave
Houston
Maine
Dr. King
Lutheran Synod to Hold Monthly Court House Services
The Lutheran Synod Church will conduct services at the court house on the first and third Sundays each month at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school is every Sunday at 10 a.m. except the second and fourth Sundays when it starts at 2:30 p.m. Pastor M. L. Haley resides at 709 Marmon Ave. Phone 223 blue. Dr King’s New Life Pills are praised by N H Brown of Pittsfield VT and sold at Brownell's Drug Store for 25 cents with guaranteed satisfaction.
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M. L. Haley
Marmon Ave
Blue
Dr. King
N H. Brown
Pittsfield
Brownell's
Independent candidate announces for county commissioner district 4
M Bartholomew of Williston North Dakotaville announces as an independent candidate for county commissioner district 4 and asks for support at the November general election. He promises to strive for a square deal if elected. An advertisement by Williston Land Co promotes 5 acre irrigated farm tracts at 550 dollars on easy terms.
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M. Bartholomew
R. F.D
Williston
N. D
Williston Land Co
Oliver No 6 writing machine praised for speed and durability
Public reception shows strong enthusiasm for the Oliver No 6 writing machine. The ad highlights its speed and versatility with features like Double Release and Non Vibrating Base, claiming durability and stability for stenographers and employers. A free demonstration and The Oliver Book are offered.
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Oliver
Thomas Oliver
Williston Board Seeks Lignite Coal Bids for School Year
The Williston Special School District invites sealed bids to supply lignite coal for the upcoming school year. Bids must state wet or dry mine origin, be mine run, and include a 50 dollar certified check. Deadline is September 7, 1908 with delivery starting September 15. the district may reject any bid. Also for sale two lots with a six room house at 705 Marmon Ave.
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Board of Education
Williston Special School
City of
Williston
E. R. Brownson
Pae
Eee Special School Distrct
Marmon Ave
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised as Sure-enough Knocker
J C Goodwin of Reidsville NC says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a bad ulcer last summer in a few rounds and left no scar. The product is guaranteed for piles sores and burns and sold at Browne ll's Drug store.
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J. C. Goodwin
Reidsville
N C
Brownell’s
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Johns Hopkins University
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Killa
Self
Bethlehem
William Beinert
Frid
Sarah Boyer
Disputch
Vienna
Seechenyi
Hungary
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Lutheran Synod Church
Holland
Prince
Duchess o'Parma
Walker & Eckman
Minot, N. D
Oliver No
Oliver No.5
Oliver Typewriter Company
Second Ave. So
Minneapolis, Minnesota
E. B. Link
N. Dak
State Normal School
Mayville, North Dakota
Mayville
Goose River Valley
State University
State Agricultural College
Crehentra, Athletic Association
Literary Society
Women’s League
Normal Exponent
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Thos. A Hillyer
Henry Kelter
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