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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
15
A local youth offered free enlarged pictures but sold frames and refused returns when customers balked. He failed to appear for a court hearing after being arrested Tuesday, leaving residents eager to recover their photos.
Wm Winney and Chas Ginsberg of Lansford escaped serious injury when their 20 hp Richmond vehicle, steering gear dragging, plunged into the Mouse River after crossing the red bridge on Belyea avenue. They leaped free just before the car sank. machine damaged beyond repair and hauled out later.
Segien & Co. excavates for a cement 20 by 30 foot addition on East First Street to expand to a 20 by 60 foot cement block structure. The business has grown rapidly since founder Mr. Leglen started it years ago, with plans for larger quarters, more stock, and a bigger lunch counter as space increases.
The scheduled game between Minot and Granville Sunday was canceled after a complaint by L. F. Wilgus before kickoff. Granville had arrived. players faced potential arrest if play had begun. It would have been the season finale and a benefit for Minot manager Mr. Young.
The city council orders licenses for all peddlers within the city. White Bros ice cream wagon, operating outside city limits in Harrison township, must obtain a license. A new oil wagon starting distribution in town will also need a license.
Joseph Roach departs Saturday night for Fort Snelling Minnesota to join the 2nd Minnesota Cavalry veterans at their annual reunion. From a regiment of 1200 men about forty remain, promising a lively gathering. The local Socialists meet with 58 members chaired by O Brownwell organizer Geo Razee and secretary Arthur LeSueur.
Rev. W. C. Hunter returned from Canada with visits to Calgary Edmonton and Banff. The article notes a government tax receipt for a Sawyer Drug Co liquor dealer business issued August 17 1908 for No 2 Mus original tow jai in Sawyer North Dakota with the building owned by W H Stark and details of the tax payment.
The Department of the Interior issues a contest against homestead entry 44097 by W John Steele in township 158 range 91 for multiple parcels. Lars Christian Koustrop contests alleging abandonment and nonresidence. public evidence hearing scheduled for October 9, 1908 before the Register and Receiver with publication notice due to service limits.
A troop of bluecoats up a rain-soaked Tennessee slope discovers a girl by a hut. She warns of Granny asleep inside while the soldiers press the path toward the hut and a tense moment unfolds amid heat and legend.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a speaker questioning a wine source and a bluffer claiming twenty five years of experience. The garbled text suggests a courtly or theatrical exchange about credit and temperate wine references amid interrupted speech and illegible lines.
Miss Adelaide Bivatt daughter of County Commissioner and Mrs Elliott of Maxton wed Ronald B Sutherland a prominent Flaxton banker at the Episcopal Rectory in Maxton Monday evening. Rev N B Ellsworth officiated. The bride wore a brown pongee silk with tan rajah silk trimmings. They will honeymoon on the eastern trip before returning to Maxton to reside.
Maude Padelsford seeks a head cook post aboard a car after years of experience. The notice notes T. F. Renwad’s return from Iowa and land sales plans. E J Pepke buys the Angus Fraser property in Minot and plans remodeling and relocation by November 10.
Wheeler and Corey plan a roller skating rink at Wildwood Park with completion expected by Saturday night. The 86 by 80 foot platform will provide a fine floor for roller enthusiasts. John Moore reportedly won at the Butte races on the 17th, backing Silver Heels who won and performed strongly in the final stretch.
The Special Assessment for Grading in District Number One has been revised and confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission and filed for public inspection. The City Council will meet Monday September 7, 1908 at 8 PM to act on the assessment, with appeals to the City Auditor by filing prior notice and stating grounds.
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