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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1920

Page

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Claims anderson has another wife sparks North Dakota case

A report details Thomas G. Anderson a former train dispatcher at G. I & New Rockford North Dakota facing alleged bigamy after a California woman identified as Mrs Anderson claims he is her husband. The State's Attorney investigates while evidence suggests lack of legal marriage in Utah.

Thomas G. Anderson G.I &T New West Paint A An Mes. Anderson Los Angeles Calif West 42Nd St T. G. Anderson Anderson California Velva N. C Empore Ty Utah Morrison Lerigatad J. G. Anderson Ti 4A First National Bank of Learm North Dakota

First Car Then From Bismarck Joe Eaton Story

Joe Eaton traveling salesman for Northwestern Electric Equipment of St. Paul arrived in Minnesota on the first trip after traveling in a Dodge roadster. He noted roads were in good condition in the morning and said they could not be matched by any other car for the journey.

Bismarck Joe Eaton Northwestern Electric Equipment St. Paul Dodge Fay Fuller

Bertholdite may face white slave charge hearing set

Sheriff Scofield returns from Aurora to Minot with Earl Myers of Berthold under desertion charges for four children. Hearing planned today. Myers earlier arrested in Ottawa Illinois, released on habeas corpus, then traced to Aurora where in laws reside. He consented to return to Minot. Town auction planned April 16 for Myers residence and personal property.

A. P. Scofield Aurora Earl Myers Berthold Myers Ottawa Ill St Paul Minot North Dakota South Hill Iowa Nebraska

North western North Dakota Teachers Convention Opens

The North western North Dakota Educational Association opened in the high school auditorium this evening. Teachers arrived by train as attendance grew, with the Association of Commerce coordinating raci accommodations. Prof John Howard led music and Rev D J Gallagher gave the invocation. W E Goddard spoke on opening remarks and F C Blair addressed spiritual outcomes. A reception followed sponsored by the State Normal School and Minot City School funded by local merchants Otto Ellison and Harry Winters. The convention runs through Friday and Saturday and a Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra concert is planned Friday night at the high school.

Northwestern North Dakota Educational Association Association of Commerce Rae John Howard Department of Music D. J. Gallagher W. E. Goddard Crosby F.C. Blair Ningis State Normal School Minot City School Minot Otto Ellison Harry Winters Minneapolis

Local farmer John Hagen rumored for governor role

John Hagen of Spar ford county farmer, once Deere ing and Saw yer area, taught school then became Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor. Rumors say he may run as a nonpartisan candidate for governor amid talk from old timers.

John. Hagen John N. Hagen Sparford ‘County Charley An Jones Sawyer Orsom Deering Jones Farm Agriculture and Labor

County Seed and Feed Announces New Seed and Feed Contract

Community corn dealers and officials in the county announce a new seed and feed contract with iaool ss and Fedd Ap ie, highlighting improved supply and pricing. Local producers expect steadier deliveries next season.

Iaool Ss Apie Cornmatastopers Ible i Iatek

Minot Normal School Reopens After Easter Vacation

The Minot Normal School reopened Monday with most faculty back except Miss Mary Rud who was detailed to Fer Falls Minn by illness. Agnes Cantwell serves as dormitory receptionist and Miss Bryson returns home from Denshenahre. Aunt Cantwsil has held a long satisfactory position.

Jormal School Minot Mary Rud Agnes Cantwell Enri Misa Bryson Denshenahre Miss Bray Cantwsil

Town Criers Foolish April Frolic entertains Minot crowd

The Minot Town Criers staged a Foolish April Frolic at the Association of Commerce rooms drawing over a hundred members and guests. G D Colcord led the meeting with an evening of variety acts including Orrin Pierce as a ventriloquist with a mechanical man, performances by Genevieve Vandenoever and J K Woodard’s group, and musical numbers from the Town Criers Male Chorus.

Minot Town Criers Association of Commerce Assembly Rooms Episcopal Church G.D. Colcord America Town Cf Orrin Pierce Melvin Johnson Pierce Town Criers Genevieve Vandenoever Minot

North Dakota plans 10 historic site markers and parks

Bismarck April 3 plans from local patriotic groups to mark historic trails camps and battle grounds across North Dakota. Dr Melvin R Gilmore curator says sites purchased by local communities with the historical society as trustee and may be developed by state parks with community support.

Bismarck N. D North Dakota Melvin R. Gilmore North Dakota Historical Society Gilmore Historical Society Tirana Daughters of the American Revolution Fort Soi Bisbon Lewis and Clarke Sulley Fiske Hudson Bay Northwest Fur Trading Companies Fort Abercrombie Fargo Rea Morty Pembina Walhalla Pembina Port A Lincoln Missouri River Fort Tice Mandan Cannonball Fort Clarke Missouri Fort Clark Theodore Roosevelt

Spirited Election in McKinley Township

A township election in McKinley Township produced several contests with Emiel Butenscoan elected constable for two years and Dale Moffet for one year. John Helset won the supervisor post over R. Reinke. Bert Solberg defeated Frank Smith for treasurer. J Milden beat Weed for the assessor seat. Hadler and Jud White were elected justices for two and one years respectively. Blizzard conditions limited voter turnout and prompted questions about voiding results.

MkKinley John Helset RG. Tage R. Reinke Bert Solberg Frank Smith Weed J. Milden Aecessor Wo. Hadler Jud White Emil Butenscoan Dale Moffet Pceeacraseiene Hell

Beloved Burlington Woman Dies in Burlington

Mrs Zenith Spires aged near 79 died at her son Kirbys home on North Prairie after illness. She had lived in Burlington most her life and belonged to the Christian and Presbyterian churches. She is survived by nine children including L E Spires Joliet Dr Chas Spires Oklahoma City and O K Spires Burlington. Funeral at O K Spits home then burial at Rose Hill beside son O B Spires. Inter-State Convention at Portal featured multiple church leaders and will conclude with Ward County conference in Minot April 8-9.

Zenith Spires Burlington Kirby O. K. Spit Home Minot Rose Hill O. B. Spires Norris Aru Kentucky Elmer Spires L. E. Spires Joliet Chas. Spires Oklahoma City Presbyterian Church Portal Burke-Divide Interchurch World Movement P. W. Erickson R. T. Fulton F. 8. Hollet D. F. Seed Walter Hulet Baptist Church

Returned criminal Kenyon still in penitentiary this week

Reported sighting of C. H. Kenyon in the city raises fears for his wife who works at a cafe. Police confirm Kenyon's term runs to August 8 1920 after his recent year sentence for attempting to kill his wife. Witnesses recall the knife attack in the Robbing block and residents intervened.

C. H. Kenyon Kenyon Lane Montiary McDonald

Williama Hading. Local man improves after kidney operations

Williams of Williston, who had three kidney operations this year, shows slow improvement after a first week hospital stay. Friends and old timers at St. Luke's hospital express support as his condition remains hopeful despite setbacks.

Williama Hading Lia Own. M Williams Williston Humber St. Luke's Hospital

Annual Commandery Ball Draws Large Masonic Crowd

The De Melay Commandery No. 10 Knights Templar held its annual ball at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday night. A large gathering of Masons and their ladies attended as hosts to other Masonic bodies. The grand march began at 9 o clock in full uniform, with Quigley’s seven piece orchestra providing music. The temple was decorated with plants and flowers, and refreshments were served. Committees included Argiment Frank P. Taylor and W. H. Reighart. Reception and entertaining Dr. A B McCannel and Otto Ellison. Music Hart Swalstead and Fred Vale. Refreshments Dr I W Pence. Decorations J Norman Ellison and Preston S Hallman. Invitations G D Colcord.

Quigley Argiment Frank P. Taylor W. H. Reighart A. BD. McCannel Otto Ellison Musle—Hart Swalstead Fred Vale I. W. Pence J. Norman Ellison Preston Hallman G. D. Colcord

Representative named for Life Service work in Burke division

Rev P W Erickson of Minot named representative of the Life Service Department of Interchurch World Movement for Burke Divide and Ward counties. Dr E Lee Howard of Fargo assigns the task of selecting young men to enter church service as ministers or missionaries amid growing demand.

Tt Church P. W. Erickson Minot Life Service Department Interchurch World Movement Burke Divide Ward E. Lee Howard Fargo N. D Erickson Arch World Movement of North America United States Oane

Three Boys Sentenced to Reform School for Logan Robbery

Three youths confessed to robbing the J. C. Quid mercantile store at Logan North Dakota. Judge Leighton ordered them to serve time at the state training school in Mandan until they reach age. The offenders were about 18, with Goodwater the oldest. Goodwater's mother, Mrs. Winenor, resided in Minneapolis.

Harris Henry Goodwater Roy Simmons J. C. Quid Logan N.D Leighton Mandan Mandun Goodwater Winenor Minneapolia

Mrs. W. H. Darby Dies After Long Illness

Mea W JH Darby wife of Police Sergeant William Darby died Saturday night at her home in Minot after an illness since December. Funeral held at Pythias Castle Hall at 2 30 this afternoon with J Galaone rector of the Episcopal church officiating. Interment at Boar Ail cemetery. She was fifty one, born in Milwaukee Wisconsin, married in 18 and moved to Minot sixteen years ago. Survived by husband three children Florence and two sons W Oy and Ed Michaud. She was noted as one of Minot s best women and the family has the sympathy of many friends.

W. JH. Darby Wm. Darby Barty Wan Aes Oatarhy Pythias Castle Hall J. Galaoe Episcopal Church Boar Ail Darby Milwaukee Paul My. Darby

Oldest Thresher Peter Haster Dies in Wisconsin

Seop clipping from the Independent recounts the drowning of Peter Haster of Lost Creek Wis the oldest thresher in the United States by years of service having run threshing outfits for decades and only last year investing in a new care out. If any record can be beaten the Independent seeks proof.

Seop Peter Haster Lost Creek Wis Sepp United States

Oldest School Officer Attends Meeting

E. D. Skinner of Sawyer arrived to attend the annual meeting of school offices. Skinner was elected clerk of Pleasant school district No. 16 in June 188, and has held the post since, making him the longest serving school officer in the state.

E. D. Skinner Sawyer Skinner Wa Pleasant

Foxholm Woman Is Taken to Jamestown Insane Asylum

Mrs. Kelley wife of a Foxholm section employee was sent Tuesday to the Jamestown insane asylum after a prior suicide attempt by razor. Her throat wound required feeding through a tube. though her condition has improved she remains tube fed and may endure this for life due to an infected wound.

Kelley Wifay Foxholm Jamestown

Young Canadian Soldier Adjudged Insane and Committed

Alfred Neland a young Canadian soldier who had been jailed for weeks was declared insane and sent to Jamestown insane asylum, taken there Tuesday. He fought in France during the war and cannot recall his family details.

Alfred Neland Jamestown Neland Court House Yard France

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