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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1908

Page

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Ride for Minot Doctor Braving Heavy Snow

Dr Kermott and two drivers endured a 35 mile sled journey from Minot to Douglas to aid typhoid patient John Hof. They battled impassable roads, digging out horses as snowblocked trails, reaching Douglas after a long night and returning once roads were broken. A rotary snow plow is expected to open the line this week.

Kermott John Hof Douglas Hbis Minot Rugby Eleigh Smith Ranch Hoff

Webber vs Dahl and McKay over Minot property

Miss Webber sues to recover a house and lot at Fourth Street and Bergen Avenue in Minot. She claims mining stock traded by D McKay to her misrepresented value failed to pay and seeks return of the property valued at four to five thousand dollars. McKay may be summoned to appear. Palda Burke & Co. represent Webber.

Goss Miss Webber Dahl D. McKay Minot Fourth Street Bergen Avenue Montana McKay Palda & Burke Sterling

Local Notes Reflect Oddities and Overseas News

A North Dakota column reports Perry Bailey a farm youth sent to Jamestown asylum after stalking and pressuring women. Berthold resident O B Strom dies in Minot hospital, leaving a family. insurance details noted. Various comments on proposed laws, livestock shows, and editorials fill the page, with humorous asides on prohibition and local misadventures.

Perry Bailey Minot Jamestown Bailey Nto

Brooklyn Addition Case Highlights Racial Bias and Property dispute

A letter to the Grand Forks County community reports hotel discrimination against a Black woman, implying widespread inequality even in the North. The Minot court case of C. M. Gooden versus Ed and Edith Robinson concerns a Brooklyn addition lot at Second and Jarvis, with back rents and occupancy costs debated as Lewis seeks title relief.

John H. Lewis C. M. Gooden Goss Georgia Ed. Robinson Edith Robinson Brooklyn Second and Jarvis Streets

College Hughes Defends Agricultural Education Purpose

North Dakota Agricultural College instructor Hughes argues in a Fargo letter that agricultural education should strengthen practical farming skills and not attack other colleges. He warns against neglecting soil and resource conservation, urging early preparation for the next generation and noting North Dakota crops and soil needs.

Hughes North Dakota Agricultural College Fargo The Independent Agricultural College Bullicp Independent Minot N. D Alncere Hugh J John Iife

Refused clemency for Hanson in Ward County murder case

Minot attorneys urged clemency for Carl Hanson, jailed for murder in Ward County, citing alibi and conflicting statements by Willie Ross. The board of pardons denied clemency, with the Tribune noting Hanson’s guilt and warning he remains a dangerous figure and belongs in Bismarck.

Greene Neary Minot Carl Huangon Ward Neounty Hanson Willie Ross LeMay Tagus Ross Bismarck Tribune Board of Pardonns Bottineau Rom Bismarck

Big Engine Leaves the Track In Great Northern Yard Crash

A 90 ton Hog engine ran off the track at the west end of the Great Northern yards Sunday night after an alleged short wait at an interlocking switch. Engineer Pat Vagas may take a vacation. five hours were needed to refloat the locomotive. Prisoners in Minot jail will be fed bread and water, and debates rise over winter punishment.

Great Northern Pat Vagas Pat Minot City

Wheat Soaring to New High in Minot Market

Wheat futures surged to 1.01 a bushel in Minot on Saturday as traders anticipate further gains. The previous peak last year reached 109, underscoring stronger price momentum in the grain market.

Minot

Change of Independent Residence Notice

C F Welland requests change of independent from Minot to Spokane Washington. Char lie has lived in Minot five or six years and is a yogi citizen. A A Robinson and family travel to Minneapolis Duluth Clark and Groton D D for Christmas visiting relatives including Mr Robinsons father a newly elected South Dakota railroad commissioner.

C. F. Welland Minot Spokane Wash Charlie Great West A. A. Robinson Ee Harel Minneapolis Duluth Clark Groton D. D Mr. Robinson South Dakota

Professor Andrews to Lead European Summer Student Trip

Professor and Mrs Andrews of Valley City Normal School plan a seven country tour of Europe with Imfies and senior men. Prof Andrews is well traveled and familiar with the route. Nor Dakotans have signaled interest in joining the party and correspondents should contact Frank J Mead in Mandan, North Dakota.

Chariton Andrews Valley City State Normal School

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