Lionel, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mellum of
Reeder, was drowned in the reservoir east of town last Sunday. He was about 15 years of age. He announced that he was going to swim across the reservoir but called for help when halfway across. Al Kittleson went to his assistance but was nearly pulled under by the drowning boy, who grabbed him around the waist. Before he could get another hold after freeing himself the lad went down and never came up. The body was recovered about three hours later where the water was twenty feet deep. A few feet nearer shore he would have been in shallow water.
Slope County News, 7/2/1920
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Shaft Penetrates Little Girl's Leg
SHELDON, June 26-What might have proved a serious accident occurred at T.O. Thompson's farm six miles northwest of Leonard. A horse was being unhitched from the buggy and one of the girls, about ten years old, thought she would ride the horse to the barn. It seems that there was still a strap or two still attached to the buggy, when the horse started and the buggy went along also, frightened hte {sic} horse which started to run, breaking one of the shafts which penetrated the child's leg below the knee, cutting a deep gash that required stitching. The girl is getting along alright and it was a close call.
The Bismarck Daily Tribune, 6/26/1911
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CELEBRATING THE FOURTH
The Amusements Extended to Bismarck Patriots
Mandan Steals Bismarck's Cannon and Celebrates—Emmons to be Court Martialed—The Ball.
THE DAY
The glorious old Fourth has come and gone. The small boy has expended his seventeen cents which which he had saved for powder, and the patriot has yelled himself hoarse at the sight of the old flag. The day was ushered in with genuine patriotism. Old rusty shot guns were brought down from the garrets, and filled with shot, paper, and sand, belched forth their hearty appeals as early as 2a.m. Several parties became so enthusiastic that the town couldn't hold them, whereupon the "swett-box" was brought into requisition. The horribles held high carnival, and base-ball, horse racing, glass-ball shooting, two theatres and a ball filled the days programme. Raynard's private fire-works in the evening filled the shy for a few moments with all the colors of the rain-bow. Thus passed away the 193rd anniversary of the nation's holiday.
IN BISMARCK
the cannons' boom was omitted, Mandan having gobbled that patriotic piece of furniture. Capt Emmons is held responsible for the loss of the gun. He slept at his post and the enemy stole upon him and triumphantly carried away his sacred trust. That cannon boomed all day at Mandan and Mandan was happy. A court martial of Capt. Emmons is demanded and a court has been ordered by the boys with Maj. Wm. Woods, president; Major Dickey, judge advocate, and Ed Ware, Les Wahlen, Sol Sunderland, J.W. Plummer, Geo. Elder and Wm. Davenport, as members of the court. The penalty of conviction will be ten pounds of powder for the next Fourth and the recapture of the gun. In justice to Capt. Emmons it should be stated that in consequence of the failure of the appropriations his command was disbanded and he claims he should not be held responsible for the loss of their gun. The appropriations for last {illeg.} were exhausted and no more deficiency bills will be passed.
THE BALL
given by the Bismarck Fire Co., at Raymonds Hall was a great success. The hall was nearly decorated with evergreens and flags. The attendance was large, the arrangements complete and the whole affair a big credit mark to the energy and forethought of the managers. The support, at the Merchants Hotel, was excellent.
THE OPERA HOUSE
At Whitbey's the great Drama, "Lady Audley's Secret," was given to a large audience. The Reno combination and the regular Opera House troupe make one of the strongest companies in the West. Mrs. Wallace Britton, last evening, as Lady Audley, proved herself to be an actress of much more than ordinary ability, and the people of Bismarck should remember that they can see one of the leading dramas of the day every might at this theatre.
THE SAWTELLE THEATRE
Sawtelle, after visiting the pleasant suburb, Fargo, returned to this city on his way home to Helena. By request, however, he was induced to give two more entertainments in this city. Champion Hall, a well-ventilated room, was secured, and "Our Boys" announced on the boards. Mr. Sawtelle, as the "Retired Butter Merchant", acted his part admirably, and his support was all that could be wished. For this character Mr. Sawtelle has but one or two rivals in the United States. To-night the company were to play "The Two Orphans" but the Str. Montana arriving Mr. Sawtelle made up his mind to go to Standing Rock. He will return to this city next week.
BASE BALL.
The Bismarck Blue Stockings received their second defeat yesterday at the hands of the Fort Lincoln Actives, to the tune of 22 to 16. The game throughout was characterized with good playing, despite the fact that some of the home nine had not played ball before two years. A little practice and Uncle Sam's nine will be left in the shade by the Blues, who showed a clear understanding of the game but a painful lack of practice. During the afternoon several horse races were in progress near the base ball grounds, the obliging umpire calling time at each race to allow the boys to bet on the favorites.
AT MANDAN.
The programme of the day consisted of the reading of the Declaration of Independence by M.J. Edgerly, and an oration by P.O. Chisholm, Esq.; dancing, pony race, two foot races, a horse race, boat races, wheelbarrow and sack races. It was Mandan's first Fourth and she celebrated it with all her might and enthusiasm. The cannon's boom and the dancing were kept up all day. The pleasure boats were in active operation.
At Fort Yates there was a formal remembrance of the Fourth. Beginning at ten o'clock, there was a rifle match between selected teams, with Gen. W.P. Carlin as referee. At noon a national salute was fired. During the afternoon there was a base ball match, officers vs enlisted men; also a foot race, sack race, wheelbarrow race, slow mule race, pony and horse races. At 9 o'clock there was a "grand display" of fire-works, with music by the Seventeenth band.
The Bismarck Tribune, 7/5/1879
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Chicken Rustlers
Valley City, N.D., May 16.—Sheriff Larson picked up two alleged chicken thieves on the steet {sp} and they are now resting in the county jail awaiting their hearing which will be before Judge I.J. Mow. Their names are J.H. Stevens and E.W. Engler and they claim Pine City, Minn., as their home. There have been numerous reports from farmers in the district of the loss of chickens and officials have been led to believe that someone was making a regular business of chicken stealing. Joe Starke reported the loss of a large number of chickens about ten days ago and John Ravelin also reported a loss so the sheriff was keeping an eye out for possible thieves. They were found on the street with an auto with chicken crates in the rear of the car covered with blankets. It is thought that they have been stealing chickens and hauling them to Fargo for disposal in the rear of their car.
The Bismarck Tribune, 5-16-1922
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HOLD RANCHER FOR SHOOTING AT MANDAN MAN
Fred W. Massingham Is Held on $1,000 Bond After Episode Downtown
BULLET MISSED MANY
Shot Fired From Lewis and Clark Hotel Misses Railroad Men In Park
Mandan, July 7.—Fred. W. Massingham, rancher in Morton county many years, was released under $1,000 bond yesterday afternoon and is awaiting charges of shooting with intent to kill Leroy Till, local machinist.
Massingham is alleged to have stood at the Lewis and Clark hotel corner yesterday afternoon and fired one shot across the Northern Pacific park area toward Till who was close to the station platform about 300 feet away. He missed his mark by mere inches, police say.
The bullet glanced from a fence and struck a coach in the Mandan-Mott branch line train made up ready to leave.
The bullet flew directly between two railroad men seated on a truck.
Advances alleged to have been made by Till to Massinghan were to have been recited by the shooter as the cause of the shooting.
Till was uninjured.
The hearing today was set for Saturday, July 14.
The Bismarck Tribune, 7/7/1923
WITNESS IN SHOOTING CASE DISAPPEARS
Mandan, July 25—Trial of Fred Massingham, pioneer rancher, on charges of shooting with intent to kill probably will never be held inasmuch as the complaining witness, Leroy Till, has disappeared and the states attorney is unable to find him. Till was accused of being the third angle of a triangle.
Massingham took a shot at Till across the depot park-way about three weeks ago.
States Attorney Connolly did not indicate that any prosecution would be started under the new revolver law of the 1923 legislature.
The Bismarck Tribune, 7/26/1923
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Horse Thief of Old Variety is Being Sought
Mitchell, S.D., July 17.—A real live horsethief, clad in chaps, corduroy trousers, high-heeled cowboy boots, spurs, bandana handkerchief and broad-brimmed Stetson hat is galloping somewhere between Kimball and Mitchell, according to the police.
The sheriff of Jones county telephoned Police Chief E.E. Owens this morning to be on the lookout for the man who, it is alleged, stole a horse near Murdo. The police were informed that such a man has passed through Kimball riding eastward. If he is not picked up before, he is expected to arrive in Mitchell today where in these days of automobiles, a horse thieif will be regarded as a curiosity.
The Bismarck Tribune, 7-17-1920
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