Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-01-13
NORTHWEST BRIEFS
banks show resource

Jamestown banks show resources
of $2,0O0,0O0.
GacKle is to have a new chemical
engine for fire protection.
Drake has outgrown the village
| class and is now to be known as the
City Os Drake"
Through the efforts of the citizens
of New England, the slope city boasts
a public library of 400 volumes.
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Those who lost property by fire at
Gackle, several days ago, have resolv-
ed to build anew and make some ef-
fort for better fire protection.
Harvey Congregationalists are plan
ming to build a new parsonage. Also
plans are under way for new pulpit
and furniture for the church.
Elgin, Morton county, will soon be
in the white way class since the en-
CINE, dynamo and other materials for
the new plant are on the ground.
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jamestown feels elated over the
prospect of securing new Sl50,000
railway station. The proposed build
ing has been desired for many years.
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The jamestown post office is now
housed in brand new building.
Chaos reigned for several days after
moving and mail was delayed several
days in delivery.
Walter Strong, a fireman on the
Milwaukee, was injured quite serious
ly in a wreck at New England. few
days ago. One engine was also put
out Of commission.
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Helga Thompson Of Grand Forks,
who has been in a hospital for some
days on account of taking bi-chloride
of mercury tablets by mistake, is re-
ported to be recovering.
This week the county commission
ers of North Dakota will be enter
tanned at Valley City in annual meet
ing. Preparations have been made
for splendid entertainment.
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Minot has had good year for
building and the total expended dur
ing 1915 was $527,012. May and June
we're the best months and it spent
$1O9,9S7 and $lG2,O50, respectively.
Wednesday the Fargo Rifle club
held its annual meeting and plans
for the coming season of sport were
made. Likewise unfinished business
was cleaned up and the years work
closed.
South 500 towns have been enjoy
ing series of club dances. Also,
number Of lectures have been given
and the social season has been one
of the gayest that section has had
for some time
! The City Pharmacy of Ambrose
barely escaped destruction, when a
quantity OF wood alcohol and other
infammable drugs caught fire in the
basement. Considerable damage was
done.
Frank Blair and family of BoWbells
We're lost on the prairie and for
time thought all would be frozen to
death before reaching shelter. All
but the small children are badly
frozen and the ultimate effects are
anxiously awaited.
Owing to legal restrictions, the
Bottineau county commissioners were
unable to officially help the school of
forestry at Bottineau, yet each took
home to his constituents petition
for funds to assist the good work car
ried on in that school.
Exhibitors in the eight counties
which will take part in the Mid-win-
ter fair which is to be held at Dew
lis Lake, January 1921, are unable to
secure enough space allotments. Vice
President Haig is trying to figure out
way so that all may have room for
the exhibits.
In jumping from wagon at Wynd-
mere, Frank Chilson, a laborer on
the Gessel farm, landed on the end
of an iron rod, which penetrated the
pelvis and passed through the intes-
tines. Chilson is lying at deaths
door and it is believed he will die
from the effects of the accident.
The United States grand jury for
the district of North Dakota COM
menced work Tuesday, at Fargo.
Many are specializing as to the pros
pect for a report on the cases of r. C.
and w. F. kittel Of Casselton, who
were held to the grand jury on
charge alleging embezzlement, by
Commissioner A. w. Cupler.