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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
9
A. P. Slocum grows forty acres of Northwestern Dent and Smut Nose corn on his dairy farm north of town. He is installing a silo for 125 tons of silage to feed cattle horses and hogs this winter. He plans to cut before a frost and keep the corn green and palatable.
The two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Waller died Tuesday afternoon after lingering illness. Funeral was held from the residence at four o'clock Wednesday. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of everyone.
Miss Annie Waldruf and her mother occupy a newly erected home at Logan. The July 29 oats harvest begins in the Mouse River valley and grain harvest kicks off this week with promising yields. Prairie needles danger is cited by Luavie Mostad, treated by Doc. Larson. John Pierson adds a new house and yard, while John Norstad enjoyed a trip to Rio Lake last Sunday.
Town notes list Dugan Bros rapid stock disposal and herd losses, St Carl ladies aid delaying an Aug auction until after harvest, Rev Hunter to visit Banff Canada, local tent show criticism, Kenmare Market Day Aug Sth promotions, Gov Devine debate potential, local residents moving and jobs in Minot, and two close Minot Brinsmade baseball wins with Minot’s 24 games 4 losses record.
The Minor Light and Telephone Co will install alternating current to power outer city lights as well as inner areas. The upgrade aims to provide the finest electric light system in the state, with thousands spent on equipment and two smaller boilers replaced by a larger one.
In Minot two men, Fred Almy and L M Davis, played key roles in developing the Canadian Northwest. Almy, a Great Northern engineer, drove the first engine into Calgary and helped push the CP Rail steel gang west. Davis, a civil engineer, located the CP Rail road at Calgary, tracing their presence to Banff's early days.
G N Laborer Chas Gibson of the construction crew was struck and instantly killed Tuesday at Tagus. He stood on the track when the work train hit him, his head severed by the wheels. Coroner Larson proceeded to the scene.
Seventy five Democrats from all parts of the county met in Minot and elected their chairman John Fahey and secretary Arthur Blaisdell. State committeemen named Rob Cox, D. C. Greenleaf, and Fred Alger. The issue also records local visits, conventions, a fatal cholera infantum death, and public notices on liquor tax receipts for Economy Drug Company.
City officials announce that Second Street from Ward Street to Soo right of way will be graded and improved to city grade. Plans and estimates are on file with the city auditor and funded by special assessment under state law. The council adjournment delays noted. Dr. Chas. Winstrom joins Blakey’s drugstore staff. J. C. Smillwood remains ill with erysipelas.
The Soo selects a site in March for a depot tied to a local transport project. Details on the property and plans are outlined, with assurances of proper access and city grants.
The Arcade theatre will close on August 8 for a month to enlarge the stage install new scenery add two rear dressing rooms and hang new curtains. The house will reopen on September 7 with updated interior and facilities.
The farm home of County Commissioner S. H. Elliott southwest of Mohall burned to the ground Tuesday night while the family slept. They escaped in nightclothes. nearly all clothing and furniture were destroyed. Adelaide Elliott lost her wedding trousseau and traveling gowns. a diamond ring and jewelry were ruined. The fire reportedly started from the cook stove, with Elliott tending the barn chores afterward.
The city council resolves to grade and improve Nedrud Avenue Second Avenue from River Street First Street G Street and Sixth Avenue North Fifth Avenue from Harrison Street to Fifth Street in line with city grades and plans on file with the City Auditor. It notes funding by city organization and government and includes approval dates and officials.
The notice states that any person aggrieved by the assessment may file with the City Auditor a written statement of appeal grounds. Dated August 6, 1908, Minot North Dakota. GEO L. MORROW, City Auditor.
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