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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1908

Page

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Plan for State Run Liquor Dispensary Proposed in North Dakota

A North Dakota Liquor Commissioner argues for a state run liquor dispensary to replace prohibition. He outlines a plan where a state liquor commissioner licenses and inspects all liquor sales, with local options to allow limited saloons funded by profits, and profits shared with counties and schools. He notes potential to reduce bootlegging and fines, and suggests gradual reform toward a balanced liquor policy.

Ifward Minot Itta Ward North Dakota Mude North Dekota U. S J. F. Hoffman

Inventive Geniu s Larratt fills barns with hay using modified separator

W B Larratt adapts an old separator with a still working blower and a four horse power gasoline engine to fill barn mows to the cupola with little labor. A team moves the truck, and he plans to stack hay outside with the brewer and engine. He also intends to use the engine to elevate grain into his stallery this fall.

W. B. Larratt Syketon Tribune

Miller Guilty of Giving Bribe in Minot Case

Miller formerly owner of a Morrill hotel pool hall was found guilty of bribing an officer in a hard fought trial. George Kruse, a former Miller partner, accused him of paying police chief T F Hagen 150 to avoid closing the business. sentences include 15 months in state prison for Miller and eight months for Kruse with fines.

EH. Miller Morrill Bilfiard Stan Jay Goss Bismarck Gammons and Barrett Biot Miller George Kruse T. F. Hagen Minot Dell Hagen Kruse Kruse & Miller T. HH Miler Busi

Death of Rolla Morrison After Prolonged Illness

Amherst Wisconsin reports the death of Rolla Morrison aged about seventy after an extended illness. He lived alone on a Ward county homestead south of Mienot for 22 years and was a veteran. An untreated corn wound worsened by gangrene led to his foot amputation and ultimately his death. He never married and was known as a good citizen. Relatives from Wisconsin arrived after the illness ended.

Rolla Morrison Amherst Wis Rolla Morrigan Ward County Mienot Mr. Morrison Wisconin Niu

Jens Glein Nominated for Second District County Commissioner

In Paxholm area the News notes Jens Glein a longtime settler born in Norway 1862 who arrived in 1883 and moved to Moorhead Mint then Foxholm. A Republican farmer and stock raiser, he is praised as honest economical and capable to serve as district commissioner.

Grein Jens Glein Paxholm Glein Norway United States Keating Moorhead Foxholm Ward County Mt. Glenn Carpio Nena

Berthold Township Board Proposes Gopher Bounty

The Berthold township board votes a two cent bounty on every gopher killed. Residents must bring tails to the State Bank of Berthold to collect cash before June 20. Offenacker and Lemon, McKenzie County residents, suffered severe burns in a prairie fire that destroyed a barn, hay, and machinery. Mrs Maud Garver, formerly at the Optic, now works as a linotype operator on the Duluth News Herald.

Board of ‘Supervisors Berthold Township State Bank of Berthold Berthold, Tribune H.C. Offenacker J. &. Lemon McKenzie County Offenacker Maud Garver The Optic, Ie Duluth News Herald

Prairie Fire Destroys Farm Near Town

A prairie fire about ten miles southwest of town destroyed the home, farm buildings, and some feed. John Rush searched for a child left at home as the fire spread, but time ran out before fighting the blaze. a small amount of feed and chickens were burned. A hardware dealer complained to a supplier about missing stove feet and poor service in a rude letter.

John Bere Sur P. S

Fire Injures Child During Farm Wash On Monday

A child on a farm near Rugby suffered severe burns when a dress caught fire while a man enraged burned rubbish about his pregnant ex. A family member pulled the clothing away but the burns were significant and the incident was life threatening.

Rugby Peter Fossness Beacon

McHenry County Republicans seek nominator for sports post

Vague notes describe eleven Republican dates for a nomination in McHenry County. Rumors say the former sheriff may win the position, with Democratic challenger D. A. Kramer of Velor mentioned as a potential rival amid ongoing political maneuvering.

Death by suicide of Chas Myers near Emmet

Chas Myers of near Emmet died by suicide yesterday using a rifle. An inquest ruled the act a momentary insanity. A fire at the Louis Larson store in Villard also destroyed the building and its contents, with insurance at three thousand dollars insufficient to cover losses.

Chas. Myers Emmet Garrison Independent Louis Larson Villard Larson

Granville to Host Pourih of July Celebration

Local Granville plans a July celebration with speaker PF Spalding addressing attendees. Organizers promote community unity and patriotic activities amid a festive schedule.

Granville

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