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The Ward County Independent in Minot, North Dakota

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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1907

Page

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Minot Fats Easy Winners In Williston Baseball Game

Mayor Greenleaf led Billy Bounce to defeat Colonel Ben Whitehead’s Fatty Felix nine at T’s Park in a seven inning tilt. Minot scored 27 to Williston’s 11 as a large crowd watched, with over 150 dollars raised for the Williston cyclone victims.

Greenleaf Billy Williston Fatty Felixes Minot Mayor Greenleaf Ben Whitehead Fatty Felix Williams County Minot Giants Missouri Pavis A. W. Tracy D. A. Robbins Minot Midig Co Minot Cigar Factory Alderman Vandenoever Pete Sunny Brock” Burke C.L. Prescott Duncan Cameron Willistonites Cameron Stoddard Burlington Jim? Dwyer Jim Chicago White Stockings Leighton Iowa Williston Boys Welaney Minot Bove Shaw Bruegger Brengger

To Install Cookie Factory Heavily Expands Minot Bakery

Henry Auslander returns from the Twin Cities with a large flour consignment and new cookie making machinery. He plans to hire a large local workforce to manufacture fancy cookies for shipment to various points. Auslander claims the state’s most complete bakery and uses late flour purchases to protect trade. Last year he bought twenty five catalog flour. Minot residents known for enjoying good living and knowing where to buy. Also a note on Dr Shoop’s Magic Ointment for piles and nickel capped glass jars sold by A P Stockrm.

Henry Auslander Twin Cities Auslander Minot

Appointment of Dr A J McCannel Health Officer

At a Monday city council meeting Mayor Greenleaf announced the appointment of Dr A J McCannel as health officer of Minot to replace Dr White who will relocate to Ambrose. The board of health reportedly favored the choice.

Greenleaf A. J. McCannel City of Minot White Ambrose Board of Health McCannel

Deputy George Captures Thief Near Kenmare

Deputy Sheriff George arrested George Conrad, 21, who stole a team from Liveryman W. L. Kinser of Kenmare on July 21. Conrad, found 18 miles east of Carrington, pleads guilty. The capture earned the deputy a $100 reward.

George George Conrad W. L. Kinser Kenmare Conrad Carrington

Real Estate Man Goodrich Returns from Minnesota

C B Goodrich returned from Greenbush Minnesota where he bought a quarter section of land and plans to open a real estate office there around October first. He praises the country noting well cared for farms with cows, creameries prospering, and fruitful crops including corn. He remains in North Dakota but seeks the Minnesota venture, confident in his abilities and prospects.

C. B. Goodrich Greenbush Minn Ife Mr. Goodrich Iowa Wright Price North Dakota Independent Charlie

Des Lacs Boy Sentenced to Reform School

Judge Goss sentenced Ed Green's sixteen year old son from Des Lacs to reform school until age twenty one for abusing his mother and threats. The father seeks a divorce amid cruelty claims, but locals say the wife endured the abuse. Some allege the father urged the boy to torment the mother.

Des Lacs Goss Friday Ed Green Ti Ia

Mrs. Jos. Ross Dies Unexpectedly Near Mi not

Mrs Jos Ross moved to Ward county last spring from Shelby county, ten miles southeast of Mi not, and died of heart trouble Monday morning at eight. She had been ill about three years but appeared well, and she collapsed while talking to her daughter. Funeral services were held at Sawyer Wednesday afternoon with burial in Sawyer cemetery. She leaves a husband and seven children, six daughters and one son.

Victory for White Earth in right of way dispute

Judge Goss ruled in favor of Nie Comford owner of White Earth town site, limiting Great Northern Railway to 100 feet on each side of its track. The decision preserves Front Street from potential encroachment and avoids costly litigation for local property owners. Palda Burke and D L Nath represented Comford.

Goss White Earth Nie Comford Northern Railway Great Northern Comford Front Street Interior Department Washington Atta Rour Street Palda & Burke 1D. L. Nath

Clean up urges as Minot backs yards stay unsanitary

The piece complains about Minot residents dumping waste in backyards creating foul conditions and urges city cleanup. Erick Carlson, operating a steam breaking plow near Glenburp, was seriously injured when the rain wheel ran over his foot, twice, before his fracture was reduced in Minot.

Minot Erick Carlson Glenburp Carlyon Bret

Minister Turned Hero in Two Feet of Water

Rev C W Harris former Minot pastor now in Wis marck describes a harrowing rescue near Paris where he saved a drowning child from two feet of water. He recalls the scene with humor and notes the circle of spectators applauding at dinner, while admitting the tale invites serious misreads.

C. W. Harris Minot Presbyterian Chute Presbyterian Church Wismarck Aris Harris Tittle ‘Trianon Marie Antoinette Neptune

Local merchant fires clerk for theft and departure

A local merchant discharged his young clerk after catching him stealing merchandise and cash. Confronted with evidence, the clerk admitted the theft and fled town to avoid arrest. Weeks earlier he had also been discharged from another job for lying and negligence. The employer sought to teach him a lesson about honesty.

Burling ton farmer tests scare work with auto venture

Henry Parris, a prosperous Burlington farmer, buys an automobile claiming city machines frighten horses enough to justify a scare tactic. He predicts North Dakota farmers will soon all own machines as the new device “flows like electricity” and “does the work,” amid local chatter of road to the penitentiary.

Henry Parris Burlington Henry North Dakota

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Minot Fats Easy L. V. Tracy Burlington Farmer Hollister Rocky Mountain McCor & Co Rise Jimmie Johnson Jimmie Johnson Goodrich Hollster Motor & Co Joe Ross Sawyer Rev. C. W. Harris Paris Axa Tom Pen W. H. Reighart Penitentiary Jaxton Times Hollisters Rocky Mountain MeCor & Co Minot Markets Hye
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