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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1908

Page

14

Gov Burke Umpires Tie Game Between Williston and Minot

North Dakota Governor John Burke served as umpire as the Williston Fats and Minot Heavyweights fought to a 6 to 6 tie after seven innings. The governor cited fatigue and late hour, while locals claimed political pressure threatened votes. The match drew notable figures and hints of a rematch in Minot.

North Dakota Minot Williston John Burke John United States Williaton Hurke Wal Jeat Cpl Ben Whitehead

Minot Welcomes Dr. Gunz A N Gung Lured to City

Dr. A N Gunz of Chicago has located in Minot occupying fourth floor offices in the Scofield block. He has practiced in Center City Minnesota and Chicago, with ties to the Nelson Morris & Co hospital and Chicago Polyclinic, Eye Ear Nose and Throat school. He will offer general practice plus eye ear nose and throat services with a modern four room office and microscopic lab. The physician is described as young and promising and a friend of local druggist Paul V McCoy helping his decision to settle here.

A. N. Gung Chicago Offcea Scofield Center City Minn Minnesota State University Nelson Morris & Co Union Stock Yards Drexyll Chicago Polyclinic College City Hospital Minneapolis 12Th Minnesota Regiment Gunz College of Pharmacy Minot Altho Minot Alreay Dr. Gunz Paul V. McCoy

Gas Franchise Passes First Reading in Minot Council

The Great Northern Old Gag and Pipe Line seeks a fifty year gas franchise to lay pipelines from Westhope wells to Minot. The council approved the first reading with most aldermen in favor. Hendrickson opposed amid plans to amend to require pipeline construction or render the franchise inoperative. A special committee will review the proposal to deter artificial gas supply.

Great Northern Minot Westhope Bogard Prescott, Dunnell and Anderson Hendrickson

Burty Rygmyre house destroyed by fire last Friday

The Burt Rygmyre home near Orady was burned last Friday in an undetermined origin while vacant. A tent now marks the site as residents await details. The Ladies Aid meets next with Mrs A P Blom after a pleasant last gathering. Funeral of infant Frank Robertson held in Minot with Rev Hunter officiating. Deepest sympathy to the Robertson family. Harvest arrives with good grain. Several locals attended the Robertson funeral and visiting relatives.

Orady Burt Rygmyre James Robertson Minot Ili Frank Mr. Luck Rev. Hunter Rose Hill Ed Morrison L. B. Maup Prances Somers Harry Dillon Robertsonaby Mira St. Cael Tewa Drady Nhe Drady Lloyd Bowman Leslie Burlington Ohn Somers Anna Placa Shell Creek Flathead Kenmare

Surrey and Vicinity Notes From the Region

John Pearson arrives Monday with his car of goods from Des Moines Iowa and will move to a farm near Burney. Dozens of eastern workers come for harvest and threshing season. Joe Yoder injures eye while fixing a binder. Dr Newlove treats him. Smucker and Teats buy four new Huber threshing outfits. Dieroff hosts a visitor from Iowa. Foxholm considers a new bank led by LaDue and Christensen. Mrs C H Parker presents The Tight Shell portrait to top shooter at month end tournament. W E Mansefield returns from Wisconsin. annual fishing trip noted. Minot foundry shows an exst process to stockholders Sunday. business of the concern observed.

Surrey John Pearson Des Moines Iowa Burney Geo. Bradley Joe Yoder C. H. Parker Farker

Rice Lake Notes on Local Happenings and Appointments

The region reports delayed grain filling due to cool weather. F W Mollan and wife head east for fall work. Miss Emma Little visits W J Allens. C Tangedahl named game warden. Simon Simonson to commence threshing. Miss Rose Young at Valley City summer school. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Fred Olson. Road petitions circulate locally. Miss Petra Skibuass attends teachers' institute in Minot.

Rice Lake F. W. Mollan East Emma Little Michigan W. J. Allens C. Tangedahl Simon Simonson Rose Young Valley City Fred Olson Petra Skibuass Minot

Harvesting Active as Neighbors Report Crops and Threshing

In Fairview neighbors report harvesting in full swing with fair yields. W W Rutherford plans threshing business soon while Herman Abrahamson runs four binders on a 700 acre farm. Frank Brown says neighbors saw good yield and fair quality. Rev Alta Taylor of Wesley Iowa preaches to full house twice and again Sunday night.

W. W. Rutherford Herman Abrahamson Frank Brown C. E. McChesnes Mirren Dark Wank Alt. Tepou Wester Bn Wardeinnip Ed Siuwrland Abel Alta Teyon Wesley, Towa

Surrey and Vicinity News Highlights

Roy Relf visits with his father George State opens a meat market at this place. Grace Gaffney of Irvington visits sister Mrs G M Bradley. Ada Perry returns from Arnegard after visiting friends. Grace Fox remains on the sick list. Milton Brown of Batavia Illinois visits Mrs J A Gow and children and sister Mrs Anna Bradley. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Bradley August 16 with Dr Windell officiating.

Roy Relf George State Ahs Grace Gaffney Irvington Town G. M. Bradley Grace Fox Milton Brown Batavia J. A. Gow Anna Bradley M. Bradley Windell

Local Notes From Freedom Items and Community Visitations

The column covers everyday events in Freedom with visits by Grace Shea on August 2, hunting dog Jake’s death, and gardening by Mrs. C H Christenson. It notes Mr. and Mrs. Willman’s Michigan trip, steam breakers used by Lew Irving, and a five year proving up party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W R Foster with thirty five at table.

Grace Shea Herman Trautmiller Anna Willman H. H. Kuchenbecker Minot Ed Winters Christenson Lew Irving Ras Weekly HO SR Ae

Minot mayor ends prize fighting and local notices mix

In Minot Mayor Clark vows no more prize fighting. A baseball game between Garrison and Douglas ends 5 to 4 for Garrison. Lightning kills a farmer near Mower. other local items include Bowbells charity funds, smoking fines, and a mix of editorial notices and community events from multiple North Dakota towns.

Clark Minot Garrison Douglas David Techatler Mower Wonan Bowbelly Bowbells Blaisdell Bulletin Fis Laat Ispieta Penn Shemgood ‘Tribune Tribune Tagus Mirror Jaane Fags Mirror Eliye

Unclear fragment notes guests and theft claim

The text records Mrs J L Gow and Mise Elora Slatky as guests at Ken 'mare last week. Barry-Lewis denies stealing pants from J M Wilson with confusion over another suspect bearing the name Harry. Neighbor inquiries and blame are mentioned with incomplete details.

J. L. Gow Mise Elora Slatky Ken‘mare Barry-Lewis J. M. Wilson Harry

Commercial Hotel Opens In Emerson Block

G W Glendenning, longtime Des Lacs lettel man, moved from Field building to the Emerson property near Main street and opened the new Commercial Hotel. He serves game dinners Sundays and wild game in season and has attracted travelers, locals, and farmers with excellent table service.

G. W. Glendenning Des Lacs

Purchasers plan a hotel upgrade at Rogers Paleruu site

Messrs Murphy and Wilson buy Wie Hotel Rogers Paleruu and intend major rebuilding to create a more comfortable stop for weary travelers with improved rooms and amenities.

Messrs Murphy Wilson Baye Rogers Paleruu Wade

Mood buys drug store toss from Alpha Drug Co of Niagara

A fragment describes Mood purchasing the drug store from Alpha Drug and Jewel Co of Niagara XN D, noting improvements and installation of a lighting system. It mentions Mr Rood a graduate of Illenjacd Park College Des Moines and a registered pharmacist, with references to North Duke and Towa.

Alpha Drug & Jewelry Co Niagara Mr. Rood Illenjacd Park College Uy

Peteeus Aides Move Across Regions in Wartime Diary

A fragmentary note describes Peteeus and allies from Stout 4 NS moving with WW B aides. It mentions Fat cane from deamoells ND and paths toward Peturaua. The text hints at increasing business activity and a large, worthy stockpile.

WW. B Traveter

Teavhey Wanted At Once At Burlington School District

Wanted at once to start immediately at Burlington School District. Short of long term. Apply to Andrew Jacobson, Director, Burlington, N D. If LOST From G N Stock Yards one red steer branded F on left ribs. If taken up notify F W Roach, Minot. 8 20 8 27pd.

Teavhey Burlington Andrew Jacobson Burlington, N. D G. N. Stock Yards F. W. Roach Minot

Safford Drug Company Tax Receipt Notice 1908

Government tax receipt for special tax on retail liquor dealer issued to The Safford Drug Company of Grano North Dakota on July 2 1908. Tax posted in the drug store building on Lot 12 Block 1 Original Plat Grano Ward County North Dakota, building owned by Beeb Joslin. The Safford Drug Company is the lease.

Safford Drug Company Grano N. D Ward North Dakota BE EB. Joslin Sail

Notice of Liquor License Tax Stamp Posting

Notice dated August 18 1908 from Whetston and Larson holders of government tax receipt for $20 98 posting in a frame at 21x00 situate of lot 2 block 9 Original Plat Vic Gran Gran County North Dakota. Building owned by Whetston and Larson as lessors. Tax stamp for retail malt liquor permitted.

Notteo Nori Dalarae Vic of

Notice for Bids Burlington Township

Notice is given that the Burlington township Board will receive sealed bids for a grade between sections 8 and 9 up to Saturday September 19 1908 at 2 oclock p m Plans and specifications available at the clerk office Bids require a certified check of 250 and the Board may reject any or all bids By order of clerk BE A MADGEN Burlington RD

Township Board Burlington Township Boarg Township Board of A. Madgen Baglington

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Burke Lowe Stoddard Williston Giants Johnson Marlin Jacobson Martin Leighton Butts Allen University of Minnesota Daanball Feehan Amie Nnt Gyaenteat Ofinot Sco- Chicago Mita Place Atty. Greene Foxholm Messrs. LaDue and Christensen Foxholm Capital W. E. Mansefield Wisconsin Mr. Mansefield Nice Jiestecrore Se i Fairview Surrey and Vicinity Plana Pioneer Tlg Vet Ts 1 McGahan Ia U. S. Land Office Minol Sen. Hansbrough Buster Leeds Jens Gtein John Bjelland Carpio Bill Purdy Henry Stamman Donnybrook Ryder Tassom Grale Doe Robinsay Robison Wiley O. M. Muus Hulio Gos
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