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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1908

Page

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Alice Club Seeks 500 Bachelor Subscribers for Reform

A letter urges forming the Alice club to organize bachelors in Grand Meadow and beyond. It calls for decency, useful amusements, and social reform to protect young people, especially girls, from vice. The writer asks for 500 subscribers and outlines duties for members.

Alice Tama Grand Meadow Minn Jean North Dakota Jona Walter Peo Alice Club Nobiety Independent Ris

Divorce Granted to White Earth Citizen in District Court

A White Earth resident was granted a divorce in district court by Judge Goss after his wife left three years ago to live with his brother. The case notes tension at home and mentions ongoing custody or separation terms.

Goss Areory Ceeeaeae

Long Drawn Out Russian Horse Poisoning Case

The case involving Russians near Velva over horse poisoning extended from last week to Tuesday. Authorities say two Hekel brothers were arrested for poisoning a neighbor’s horses, with Thomas serving as interpreter. Attorney Lambert defended the Hekel brothers amid local political tensions.

Velva Hekel Hegle Heke Hago Kazemo Thomas Lambert Hekel Brothers

Obituary for Deborah Graham Drummond Longtime Burlington matriarch

Deborah Graham Drummond, born May 30 1818 in Clement County Ohio, died February 4 1908 at nearly 90. She mothered 17 children and helped found a lineage spanning four generations. Funeral conducted by Rev George Maple at Hornback graveyard.

Quincy John Drummond Burlington Alice John Graham M. E. Church Old Home Place Elsabeth Rogers Henry Irving Geo. Maple Rockport Hornback

Rich Strike on Gold Claim Near Rawhide Nevada

The Independent reports a rich gold strike on the Tramp No 2 claim adjoining the Royal ledge near Rawhide Nevada. Minot North Dakota owners including C M Good A P Slocum J F Moore J C Simpkins hold several claims with tunnels a 130 foot Rose Quartz advance and expect pay ore once contact is reached.

The Independent Rawhide Nev Royal C. M. Good Mr. Good A. P. Slocum J. F. Moore J. C. Simpkins Minot North Dakota Rose Quartz Mabel Madeline Silver Moon

Subscription mix up causes roguish trouble for papers

The Independent explains a five paper combination offer with St Paul Daily News. Subscribers complain of missing issues as papers say names were forwarded promptly. The Independent offers to resend papers if notified. A brief obituary notes the death of Velva Russian, a three year old child, with female remains shipped.

Independent St. Paul the Independent The St. Paul Daily News Jo&n! Thomas Velve Riday

Cows Bring Price at North Dakota Auction

Twenty milch cows sold at the Gable farm auction for an average of 47.50 per head under Secretary Wilson. The report notes strong dairy demand in North Dakota and growing interest in dairying as a steady business. A note from Dakota Farmer suggests using a log chain to move large stones while plowing.

Fargo N. D North Dakota Pitere Gable Wilson North Dakota State Fair Association South Dakota H.R. Carroll Doland International Stock Food Company of Minneapolis Carroll

Local Candidacies and Transfers Highlight Des Lacs Notes

A Democrat farmer E W Straley of near Des Lacs announces his bid for county auditor on the Democratic ticket. He cites long service and a clean township ledger with $2000 on hand and full debt paid. John Stoudt of Page joins F E Graves Insurance. James Dalshaunty of Gleatham plans a trip to Ireland.

E. W. Straley Des Lacs Straley Missouri John Stoudt Page, N. D F. E B. Graves Lok Mr. Stoudt

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Bachelor Club Jones Leeds N. C Paul Jones Minneawaukon Hans Hal Vorson Walter Ryan Halverson Ryan Halvorson Ryans Sherif Dee Max Heyko Bene'dist Max Anton Sowich Hla Ad Edward Nelson Hread Marvey Ieeale Gus Dolar Mos McCoy Kermit A. Kennedy Savings Bank Savings Bank Paok Elbert Hubbard W. H. Reighart G.N. Railway Knute T. Hagen Mahage Yourn James Dalshaunty Gleatham Ireland
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