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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1908

Page

12

John McJannett Dies After Seven Week Illness

Minot mourns longtime citizen John McJannett who died this morning at 10 o clock after a seven week tuberculosis illness. The funeral will be Sunday at 3 PM conducted by Star in the West lodge No 33 AF and AM with De Molag Commandery escort. remains lie in state two days at the new Masonic Temple. James Maxwell of Grafton will prepare the body. W M Chandler and the North Dakota Undertakers association will be present. The service will be one of the largest in the city, with fuller life details to follow.

John McJannett Minot Star In the West Lodge A. M McJannett de Molag Commandery Blue Lodge Masonic Temple MccJannett James Maxwell Grafton Maxwell Board of North Dakota W. M. Chandler North Dakota Undertakers’ Association McTeens Hansbrough U. S. Senate Congress Standard Oil Octopus International Harvester Trust McLean Co Alfred Blaisdell Fargo McCue

John J. Lee Announces Senate Nominating Bid in Ward County

John J. Lee declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination to the Senate from Ward County’s 29th district. Former Ward County sheriff for two terms, he pledges a strenuous campaign and vows a clean race against opponent John Wallin, a longtime county commissioner. Lee denies factional backing, saying the bid is his own.

John J. Lee Senate Ward County Lee Cellent John Wallin

Great Northern Doings Spark City Bridge Demolition

A local note complains the Great Northern railroad tears down part of a new Anne Street bridge, costing 625 dollars, to aid its interests. Citizens walk longer while the railroad plots to shrink city assets and influence elections, with potential further actions planned in Minot. Jefferson Whitekey shoots Conrad Steeverton at Upham. outcome uncertain. A.J. Lee announces candidacy for senator from the 29th district.

Great Northern Anne Street Minot

Old Settlers Mourn John McJannett Funeral Plans

The Supreme Ruler of the Universe called home John McJannett who died at ten this morning. He will be buried at Rosehill Cemetery on May 8 with Masonic honors. Rites to be led by Rev Wa C Houter at his residence with escort to the Temple. A Masonic funeral will follow at the Temple and continue to Rose Hill. The Presbyterian church will host a funeral sermon the following Sunday by Rev Mr Lawrence.

John McJannett Rosehill Cemetery James Johnson Elie Lodge Wa. C. Houter Temple Rose Hill Cemetery Mr. Lawrence Presbyterian

Minot Notes Show Local Happenings and Infrastructure Talks

Ward County Independent notes hospital concerns over Mrs. Henry Auslander in critical condition after appendicitis. Articles mention school lands leased, a prairie fire near Stringtown causing losses, and local figures like W L Stockwell and Alfred Blaisdell involved in state affairs. Also referenced are land deals, residence movements, and a Bijou show promoting The Why of the Dunker Bonnet.

Henry Auslander Ward County

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John Lee Great Northern Doings A. B. Pike John A. Bennett Dayton Hol Long Fear Surrey Mr. Bennett Towner N. D Jefferson Whitekey Conrad Steeverton Upham Whitaker Johai J. Lee Minot, N. D Old Settlers Ward County Independent Buford Tribune Torning Art Chubb Andrew Kidahl Ben Lotzberg John Stakston Hughes Blakey's Jacob Dyvig Canada A Ejdahi W. L. Stockwell Bismarck Burke Stockwell Hans Hanson Eearanaes Gouters Menit Star John Dostert Lone Tree Dosert Stringtown BM. Valley George Aird Jack Dougherty John Cloya Baine Georges Beebe Brerst Ki John Fahey Colorado U. S Denver Col Fahey John C. Lowe Richford, VI Mrs. Lowe East Geo. W. Burke West California Medford Oregon Billie Johnson Johnson Mountain Home Idaho James W. Briggs Minot Printing Brauer W. J. Evans Granum Alberta Twin City Carpio and Minot, No. Dak A. J. Bates Mercantile Trading Co
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