_ BISMARCK, WN. D., Aug. 28.—(
_—Gov. A. G. Sorlie of North Dakota
“died at the executive mansion here
‘at 3:45 o'clock this morning.
Death came after an illness of more

than a month, during the last four
days of which his condition has been
‘erttical, He was suffering with
heart disease.

Walter Maddock of Plaza, who
cmiat nascent as the state's

afrive In the
state capital late today to assume
‘his duties.

Gov. Sorlie’s death brings to the
-executive’s chair a real dirt farm-
er, who is rated a self made man.
“Mr. Maddock was educated in com-
‘mon schools and business college.
‘Later he studied law and civil en-
| gineering.

Since 1906 he has operated a farm
inear Plaza and has been active in
forming several farmer co-operative
\aseeciations. He was elected lieuten-
ant governor in recognition of his
services to the nonpartisan league
as a member of the legislature and
his experience as a lawmaker.

Arthur Gustav Sorlie was born

|April 26, 1874, near Albert Lea,
'Minn. His parents were Iver and
Mary Sorlie. natives of Norway.
When he was 19 vears old he came
to North Dakota. where he worked
in a bank, operated a general store
jand then became a traveling sales-
man.
' In 1907 he launched in the fuel,
| seed and feed business at Grand
Forks as A. G. Sorlie and company.
‘The enterprise was successful and
| was the basis for a considerable for-
‘tune, which he later accumulated tn
lother business endeavors.
 
BISMARCK. N. D., Aug. 28, —
Governor A. G. Sorlie of North Dako-

ee wt cama bie eonatten hat
been critical. He was suffering with
heart disease.
| Walter Maddock of Plaza, who suc-
ceeds Sorlie as the State's Chief Ex
ecutive, will arrive in the state capi
tal today to assume his duties.

Gov. Sorlie’s death brings to the ex-
'ecutive’s chair a real dirt farmer and

engineering, taking mail courses in
those subjects.

Arthiur Gustave Sorlie was born
| April 26, 1974, in Minnesota. =e ae
rents were Iver and Mary Sorlie, na-
[tives of Norway. When he was 19
‘years old he came to North Dakota
where he worked in a bank, operated
a general store and then became a

non partisan league selected him as
its standard bearer in 1924 and he
won the eubernatorial election after s
hot tight with R. A. Nestos, the Re
puplican incumbent. He was re-elec
ted in 1926, but did not seek renom
ination this year, saying that he «de
| sted to retize 10 private life at, Ux
lend of his term.
ir 19@%0v. Sorlie married Mis
s who died after bear
ii : three ehildven: in 1919 he marrie
2 Grace Hilleboe at Grand Fork
| erg two children ware born.
One of Gov. importan
[begets crater di
ee ©. Nee eer BP Lae
to succeed Senator E. F. Lad
| seectates tn often:

 
 