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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1908

Page

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Noah Will Die On the Scaffold verdict of death for Noah in Gust Johnson murder

Noah, found guilty of first degree murder in the Gust Johnson case, faces the electric chair at Bismarck on October 23 after a Saturday verdict. The jury, split between death and life, chose execution, while defense attorney K B Leighton urged life imprisonment as reform. Noah reacted with a smile as the verdict was delivered.

Gust Johnson Bismarck Robert Noah Kenmare Ning Nosh K. B. Leighton Mr. Leighton Washburn N. C Leighton Tentiary Johnson Devils Lake Trohnson

Hansbrough Chips In On Williston Irrigation Credit

The piece accuses Hansbrough of claiming sole credit for the Williston irrigation experiment, noting that General Williams, Alex McKensie, and Mayor Wegley actually propelled North Dakota’s project. It mocks his prior stance on the Reclamation Bill and emphasizes regional supporters from North Dakota and beyond.

Hansbrough North Dakota Williston Congress National Irrigation Congress Oxton Mandan Bismarck General Williams Alex McKensie Mayor Wegley Willisma McCumber Emetor Clapp Grewens Minnesota Meilands Novada Witcregit

Free Gold Found Telegram From Rawhide Gates

A telegram from Rawhide Nevada cautions that free gold stock from Ge mines owned by Mind parties has been struck. The message notes a great sadness over the development and implications for local mining efforts.

Rawhide Nev

White Bros Ice Cream Factory Boosts Cream Purchases

White Bros ice cream makers in North Dakota pay farmers top cash for cream and plan to expand a steady trade. They offer good prices, promise ready sale for product, and invite farmers to contact them. The firm emphasizes fair business and strong demand.

White Bros. Ice White Bros North Dakota Fim Pood Square Ag Sve Fea Sfeam Montana

Long Search for Father Ends in Wisconsin Meeting

Mrs. Loula Muhs, after decades seeking her father, travels to North Dakota to reunite with him in Wisconsin. Adopted at two, she traced her lineage via a Manitowoc cousin, learning her father, now about sixty, lives with his mother. The tale mirrors a North Dakota newspaper office encounter with a broken hearted man.

Loula Muhs North Crandid Wis Alaska Ciues Informaton Manitowoc Muhs Wisconsin

Assessors Meet to Set Valuation Plan and Start Work

County assessors held a Saturday meeting at the courthouse to adopt the full valuation plan without variation. They will begin work this week and expect to finish around July. The ad also notes Turkish Bath parlors reopening at Opera Harbor with Mark Nelson as attendant and local land for sale near Minot and Des Lacs.

Court House Opera Harbor Mark Nelson

Olson Gets a Year for Harvey Robbery

John O. Olson of Harvey pleaded guilty to stealing $175 from landlady Christina Welber and was sentenced by Judge Burke to one year in the state penitentiary. Welber asked for clemency, but the judge imposed the sentence to yield time for reform.

Olson John O. Olson Harvey Christina Weiber Moorhead Andy Dompler Burke Carrington Welber

Educated Horse Dock Performs 34 Tricks Near New Rockford

Will J. Steinbach trains the horse Dock on the family farm southeast of the village. The intelligent animal can perform 34 stunts including coat removal and dressing, tying a handkerchief, collaring, prayers, and more. Master William plans to bring Dock to town for an exhibition Saturdays. crowds are urged to see the routine.

Will J. Steinbach William Rockford Transcript

Back From the West John Rosencrans Returns to North Dakota

John Rosencrans and his family arrived back in North Dakota from Washington Saturday night after a year away. He praises North Dakota winters and farm life over the Washington desert and says he will stay here permanently. Also noted is the panic hurting the Far West while barely touching local business.

West John Rosencrans Washington Mr. Rosencrans North Pacific Far West John Frank Schumacher Towner News and Stockman

Newlove Family Plans Move to Minot for Partnership

The friends of Dr. J. W. Newlove announce plans to relocate to Minot where he intends a partnership with his brother already there. He will depart around the 15th with Mrs. Newlove and their baby following by May 1. The Rugby community bids them farewell and wishes prosperity.

Minot J. W. Newlove

County Surveyor Candidate Profile for J Thomas

J Thomas, deputy surveyor for two years, seeks the Republican nomination for County Surveyor. He is the only known candidate and is highly qualified. Thomas has the office in better shape than ever and is a University of Minnesota civil engineering graduate.

J. Thomas Thomas University of Minnesota

Drake divorce case heard by Judge Goss Saturday

Ward county coal miner sued his wife for divorce after leaving Milwaukee for the West. He argued cruelty from constant nagging, but the motion was denied by Judge Goss in the Saturday session. The notice ends with an Easter apparel ad for a Steln-Block suit sold by Masonic Temple retailer.

Drake Goss Ward County Milwaukee

Farmer uses new telephone to summon doctor at night

A farmer with a telephone placed in his home used the instrument to call a doctor for his ailing son. No telegraph offices were open, and the distance to Minot was about fifteen miles. A county resolution now restricts doctors to county physicians within ten miles.

Minot

The Farm Telephone and its Social Value

The article extols the farm telephone as more than a business tool, serving as social connection and protection. It recounts a farmer using the line to warn a neighbor, whose crew then halted runaway horses and saved two women from a deadly accident.

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