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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1908

Page

12

White Livery Barn Fire Damages McGregor Property

A fire last night destroyed White’s livery barn and adjoining restaurant causing total losses to harness and supplies while the small residence behind burned. Firefighters saved the rest of the blocks but water pressure limitations highlighted city water concerns. The barn owner, Wm. White, insured. building valued around three thousand dollars.

McGregor Fay Perkins Wm. White Carpio Swensen Plumbing Co H. C. Raycraft

Price Wheat Meeting Aims to Lift Grain With State Alliance

Fargo hosts a joint gathering of the A S of E of North and South Dakota and Minnesota to plan control of wheat and flax until farmers receive fair prices. V Swanson reports from Ward County and notes possible laws to guide future sales. A concert fundraiser at Minot Academy of Music on April 30 features Prof Foret and Violinist Dunaevski to aid the school library.

A. S. of E North and South Dakota Minnesota Fargo V. Swanson Ward County A. S Opera Minot Academy of Music Foret

Hurricane Jack’s Spring Poetry From Forest Wyoming

Poem sent to the Independent by A. J. Parker alias Hurricane Jack a longtime Forest Wyoming resident and hunter. It extols wandering through wild lands with horse dog rifle and knife and recalls elk bison bear wolf and a grisly bear encounter and praising Providence guiding the speaker through hunting life and prairie scenes.

The Independent A. J. Parker Hurricane Jack Forest, Crook Co Wyoming Minot William Parker Green Hill

Living Torch of a Dog: Mundell Charged in Minot

George Mundell proprietor of an Employment Agency in Minot was charged Saturday with cruelty to animals. He was jailed and bound over to district court after admitting he set a dog on fire with a kerosene soaked tail and a match.

George Mundell Mundell Murray Minot

Schall Announces Run for Legislature in Dakota District

Berold Schall of Thompson Schall announces as a Republican candidate for the Dakota 29th district legislature. The Thomp son & Schall firm represents his bid as he enters the race with a notable early announcement.

Schall Thompson & Schall Dakota

Bank sale brings Keswick partners to Stanley institution

Geo W Swords receiver of the Minot National Bank and A G Cover of Keswick Iowa with 8 A Cover bought the Security State Bank of Stanley. W E Barber will be kept as cashier and is described as capable. The bank shows a 20000 capital. The Covers are strong Iowa bankers and may relocate to the area while eyeing other North Dakota banks.

Geo. W. Swords Minot National Bank A. G. Cover Keswick Iowa 8. A. Cover Security State Bank of Stanley W. E. Barber Barber North Dakota

Noah Attempts Death by Own Action in Prison

Noah Nash, condemned for the murder of Gust Johnson, tried to end his life in a Bismarck state penitentiary cell by crushing a light bulb and swallowing glass. Guards intervened, prison doctor Dr. Smyth treated him, and Nash, once defiant, now seeks forgiveness as his hanging date of October 23 approaches with heightened guard vigilance.

Robert Noah Gust Johnson Bismarck Nash T To

Candidate Announcement for First Commissioner District Nomination

Republican voters in Ward Co hear from candidate Mter Fupelso announcing his bid for county commissioner from the First Commissioner’s district and seeking support at the June 24 primary. Gilbertson’s inconsistent editorials praise Sheriff candidate A V Swanson while backing Wm Black in Glenburn visits.

Ward Co Mter Fupelso Minet, N. B Gilbertson Glenburn A. V. Swanson Ward County Wm. Black Gilbertsons Black

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