John Hanson, a Cass county farmer, tied his team to a barber pole, and when frightened by an engine they pulled down the pole, raced up the street and collided with a buggy in which were
J. D. Moulder and his wife. The buggy was smashed and Mrs. Moulder fainted, but fortunately neither of them was much injured. A suit for damaged is likely to result.
Bismarck Tribune, 11/18/1903
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The case of Territory of Dakota vs. Mary McDonald, for procuring an abortion on her daughter Jemima, on trial last week before Judge allen, the defendant was dismissed for want of evidence, it being impossible to procure witnesses.
Jamestown Alert, 9/2/1881
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ARM SAWED THROUGH
Ray Man Will Save Member Almost Completely Severed
Ray, N.D., Nov 7—Clarence Gallant's right arm was almost completely severed, when his coat sleeve caught in a buzz saw while he was working around his shop. It is hoped that amputation may not prove necessary.
Bismarck Tribune, 11/8/1917
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$50 REWARD.
Will be given to the person giving information leading to the recovery or return of one 1916 Model 83 Overland Touring Car, No, 6836, License number 13439, stolen from Dickinson Nov. 20, 1916. Notify Guy Hunter, owner, or Sheriff at Dickinson, ND.
Bismarck Tribune, 11/21/1916
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FIERCE LYNX KILLS A BOY AND EATS HIM
Boy Misses Animal With Small Rifle and Beast Attacks Him - - - Neighbors Rush to Lad's Aid But Lynx Would Not Give Up His Prey
Kenmare, N.D., Nov 22—The horrible and terrifying information was received in this city last night from McKinney, twenty miles east of here, of the fate of Walter, the 16-year-old son of Peter Johnson. The lad had discovered the existence of a lynx and desirous of securing the animal procured a 22 rifle and started in pursuit.
Upon sight of the lynx the lad made every effort to get within close range before shooting and evidently the animal was not alarmed letting him reach a short distance. Unfortunately Walter missed aim, whereupon the beast sprang upon him with all ferocity. His terrible cries attracted the neighbors at a distance, but when they arrived the lynx had accomplished its purpose and was rapidly devouring the body.
The coming of numerous people did not affect the beast in devouring its prey, it being necessary to procure firearms with which to shoot the lynx.
The unfortunate lad's face and head were almost completely destroyed. The parents are prostrated with grief. The funeral will be held Saturday from the residence.
Bismarck Tribune, 11/23/1907
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"JIMMY" WOMACK DEAD
Litchville Bulletin: James A Womack, Litchville's first barber, died on Thursday, Nov. 23, at the insane hospital at Warren {sp} Springs, Mont., where he had been an inmate for the past three years.
"Jimmy" Womack opened a barber shop in this village, a few months after the town was started. We do not know the exact date, but he had his card in the first issue of the Bulletin, May 19, 1901. In 1908 he bought out the E.T. Christianson pool room and conducted that and the barber shop in the building now occupied by the Viking restaurant, until the latter part of April, 1913, when he sold out to Andrew Carlson and went to Redstone, Mont. But too much liquor and drugs had done their deadly work and in a few months he was committed to the insane asylum where he ended his days. He was born in New York state and was 42 years of age March 26.
Thus ends the story of the life of one of the most unique characters that ever lived in this village. In wit and repartee he had few equals and his store of invectives was large, lurid and mouth-filling. In the years of his prime he had staunch friends and bitter enemies; later when his mind became clouded from "dope" his friends deserted him one after the other, and he left here a broken and almost friendless man.
We have no details about the funeral or what relatives he leaves, except that there is an aged mother to mourn the death of a wayward son.
Valley City Weekly Times-Record, 12/7/1916
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