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The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1908

Page

9

District court crimes wrap up briskly in rapid plea deals

The criminal calendar moves fast as Howard pleads guilty to robbing Chet Harris at Glenburn after a weak not guilty start. Philip Conroy is found guilty of first degree burglary linked to Riverside Cash Grocery robbery and a four man gang. Rogers and Lewis face sentencing with Howard and Conroy later this week. McCauley pleads guilty to assault and battery after an intoxicated clash with a patron, avoiding penitentiary and awaiting county jail time. Bail and transport details note Bremarck as location for custody and year-end timing.

Howard Chet Harris Glenburn Philip Conroy Riverside Cash Conroy Frank Glatky John Shields Dillon Towner Rogers Lewis J. M. Wilson Bremarck Lee Woniilies McCauley Sawyer

Albert Stackston Weds Albert Stakston in North Dakota Tale

Albert Stackston and Miss Mathilda Seeberg tied the knot at the groom’s parents home in Tioga North Dakota. Rev H O Helseth officiated in a gathering of relatives. The couple will reside on the groom’s farm near town as friends offered many well wishes and presents.

Albert Stakston Torning Township Minot Benedict Tioga Gasette Albert EB. Staketon Thie Place Mise Mathilda Seeberg Benson Minn A. Staketon H. O. Helseth

Not Guilty In Obstructing Mouse River Case

Olson was charged with obstructing a navigable stream on Mouse River west of town. A jury found him not guilty after the river was deemed not navigable. Olson leased opposite land to control the river and his barb wire injured several pleasure boat occupants. Judge Goss directed the verdict and warned caution in the future.

Clar A Olson Olson Palda & Burke Mouse River

Minot Notes Bring Local News From Fargo To Minot

Minot residents share a stream of notes from Fargo including M J Barrett’s return from Fargo after pulling wires and Frank Chapman at a political pow wow. Reports mention J A Smale now practicing law at Rugby, B Barber and wife in the city, newborn twins for Hunt of Birnsburg, and Geo Mentor leaving Minneapolis Tribune for the Pacific coast. School children plan Christmas dinners for the poor. Walter Whitehead’s racing hopes and local figures’ movements are noted.

M. J. Barrett Supreme Court Fargo Frank Chapman Buford W. B. Barber Brenley This City J. A. Smale Bijou Minot Rugby University of North Dakota Geo. Mentor Minneapolis Tribune Pacific Coast

Tommy Pool Endorsed by North Dakota Democrats

An endorsement from a strong Democratic faction praises Gen. Thomas H. Poole of Bismarck, urging Gov. Burke to retain him as Adjutant General. The North Montana Review voices support for Poole’s reappointment and notes militia appreciation of his past service.

Gen. Poole Burke North Dakota Thomas H. Poole Bismarck N. D jJohn Burke Tom North Montana Review

Minot to See Major Growth in 1909 Building Boom

The 1909 outlook in Minot shows substantial urban expansion with Elks home, Lutheran church, high school, government building, and a dozen blocks planned. Major projects include a government building, a Soo passenger depot, a three story brick block on Main street, a West Fleet street brick block, and a Carnegie Library possibility, all totaling well over a half million dollars in new construction.

Minor Elks West Fourth Street Minor Special School E. H. Boyer Malin Masonic Temple Grant S. Youmans The Savings & Trust Co Ben Soo James Johnson J. W. Samuelson Main Street Mr. Samuelson Mr. Johnson Sanborn Investment Co West Fleet Street A. Dinnle Dinnie Minot Mouse River Anne Street

Location Considered for New Minot School Building

Minot school board weighs site for the new building with a prominent citizen proposing Braindell Hill as an ideal location for city views and clean air. Hard talk also centers on purchasing the block housing the existing Central school for the site.

Minot Braindell Hill

Impressive Ceremony at Masonic Temple

A joint instal lation of the Eastern Star and Star of the West Lodge drew many members and relatives. Mrs. Aur land and Mrs. John Campbell served as installing officers and Grand Marshals, with remarks by Mrs. Hunter honoring retiring Worthy Matron N. B. Elsworth. A banquet for nearly two hundred followed, then an informal dance.

Eastern Star Star of the West Lodge Aurland John Campbell Hunter N. B. Elsworth James Johnson Allan Tompkins Dacotah Order of Eastern Star Wilson

Minot hears Archtrander push Colorado river gold stock

Lecturer John W. Archtrander spoke in Scandinavian to about two hundred residents in Minot on Monday, urging investment in a Colorado river dredging venture valued at five million dollars. The talk touted the sand’s gold content and drew several local investors amid uncertain merits, with the city’s Polk directory and Ward County data cited.

John W. Archtrander Minot Archtrander Colorado River Azsiants

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