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The Ward County Independent in Minot, North Dakota

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The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1914

Page

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Penitentiary Sentences In North Dakota District Court

Judge Buttz sentences five Indian aquaws to one year each for adultery and August Piper to seven months for bootlegging. Albert Olson the rapist receives seven years and six months. Civil case Lowe vs Wood dismissed without prejudice after evidence and fee dispute. Immigration moves by Major Murphy and John Bates push through Laneford Harvey and Balfour addresses planned.

Minnewaukas N. D District 11 Buttz Jease Gray Wind Jease Gray Bear Hapan Lillian Mebebeya Clara Lee Kiblinger August Piper Albert Olson John C. Lowe F. E. Wood Ramsey County Batts

Boys Short Course to Be Held During Grain Growers’ Convention

W. A. Peck of the Better Farming Association announces the Boys Short Course Feb 16 to 21 during the Grain Growers’ Convention. About 100 boys will attend with lodging for 2 cents a night and meals at 25 cents. The program includes Corn Alfalfa Santaany Dairy Swine Day and a livestock judging contest with prizes. A domestic course for women and girls will cover home sanitation poultry raising and child care.

W. A. Peck The Better Farming Association Ites Atate Countyge Enday John Worst County Prises

Short Course Aims to Train Farmers at County Institute

Specialists from the Better Farming Association will lead a week long program for farmers. Lectures cover corn and farm practices with Livestock demonstrations as classrooms. Tuition is one dollar for adults for the week, twenty cents daily for those without a ticket. tickets are transferable some restrictions apply.

Merrill Wil Demonstron

Socialists Demand Warrants In Political Showdown

Socialists push for warrants against President N Dal J R Falconer and others over alleged I W W riots, aiming to gain political ammunition as State's Attorney Nestox and the Attorney General face a potential case before action. Meanwhile P V McCoy starts a January Clearance Sale January 15 at the Maasgnic Temple with 88 18 to 60 cent prices and daily specials below wholesale.

P. V. McCoy Maasgnic Temple McCoy M lcCoy Detlaf Hanson Minot Deering Geo Nestox N. Dal J- R. Falconer Burlington Vis Shaw McKenzie John Reed Krieger and Warthow Brook Farmer Priday LeSueur

Marriage of Mica Taylor and Peter Tracy Said to Be Big Local Event

Tracey A Benedict notes the wedding last Saturday in St Paul of Mica Hazel Taylor and Peter Tracy at the Catholic church. Tracy's sister Miss Tracy served as bridesmaid. The couple will visit Wel Hel Minn before returning to Minot to reside on the groom's Fort Berthold reservation claim. Hazel Taylor has lived in Minot and near Plaza. Tracy is a former Optic linotype operator and a popular local figure. Christmas at the county poor farm featured gifts, a dance, and a midnight luncheon hosted by Mr and Mrs Geist with residents well entertained.

Minot St. Paul Mica Hazel Taylor Peter Tracy Nui Biss Tracy Poane Tommare Cere Fort Berthold Hazel Taylor Mihot Frank Taylor Plaza Tracy Linotype Oper- Ieee Optic John Geist Perry Baker

Bootlegger Arrested for Sunnyside School Area Case

Ben Carmin a Sunnyside school janitor was arrested yesterday after noon on bootlegging charges. He has prior trouble with the law.

Ben Carmin Sunnyside School Ben R

Fauchald buys 100 shares of Second National stock

Julius Fauchald purchased 100 shares of stock in the Second National Bank for $200 a share from Mrs. Jos Roach, totaling $20,000. Roach retains four to five hundred shares and Fauchald expects a good investment. Dr and Mrs Teal of Berthold plan to winter in Sheboy Falls, Wisconsin.

Julius Fauchald New York Second National Bank Mrs. Teal Berthold Sheboy Falls Wis

Minot Democrats Plan Monster Banquet with Bryan hoped

At a Monday night meeting in Halvor L offices Minot democrats set plans for a February first monster banquet in the city. E H Stenvick was named chairman of the arrangements committee and organizers hope W J Bryan will address the gathering in honor of recent Democratic events.

Minot Halvor L. Halvory E. H. Stenvick W. J. Bryan

Weinrebe Immense Furniture Sale Promises Bargains

Weinrebe the furniture dealer plans a January sale of his entire stock to reduce inventory and attract new customers. He advertises first class goods and prepay freight on shipments out of the city as part of the discount event.

Weinrebe Weinrabe Cit

President Davis Resigns as City Commission Leader

Nehemiah Davis president of the city commission resigns effective soon after a regular meeting. E H Boyer will act as president until a special election to fill the vacancy. Davis opens a law office at Scobey Montana with Paul Cram and plans to move, saying Montana looks good.

Scobey, Mont West Nehemiah Davis City Commission Scobey Plentywood Davis Minot

Judge’s record and civic actions praised in Minot tribute

The piece lauds the Judge as a City Commission President with a strong track record. It notes support for paving and the White Way, efforts against gambling dens and pool halls, and a firm stand during the I W W disturbances last August. It also mentions Mr. and Mrs. Davis leaving Minot for opportunities elsewhere.

Minot The Independent

Barker Sells Jewelry Interest To Form H L Winds Co

A. L. Barker divests stake in Barker Winters Jewelry Co to remaining members. H. L. Winters assumes full charge and the firm rebrands as H L Winds Co. A big January sale offers the complete stock at a substantial reduction. The store will be remodeled and optical parlors added.

H. L. Winters CO Barker-Winters Jewelry CO A. L. Barker H. L. Wints Co H. L. Winters Winters Minot Chicago

Four Arrested for Robbery in City Case

John M. Stromsmore and C. E. Hackett pleaded guilty to burglary in the third degree and were sentenced to a year in the penitentiary by Judge Leleton. They, with Hank Kemmer, received seven months for bootlegging. Sackett and Stromsmore confessed after detective work by Chief Smith. Burglaries include Sepp's Family Grocery theft of $11.35 in silver and groceries, Bearman fruit house, and Henningsen Creamery. Sackett, a carpenter, is described as a white whiskey and cocaine addict.

John M. Stromsmore C. E.hackett Leleton Hank Kemmer Per Nelson Huber McCutcheon Gue Dequesne Sackett Stromsmore Chief Smith Stromamore J. S. Sepp Bearman Fruit House Henningsen Creamery

Soo Lines $10 North Dakota Rate Promises Flood of Settlers

The Soo line announces a $10 fare from the east to North Dakota starting next March to spur settlement. It will also sell unoccupied lands at owner’s price with no commission, aided by agents selling Wisconsin land to eastern buyers. Major Murphy of Minot oversees the colonization plan, with a winter press meeting Jan 16-17 and a special Minot to Bismarck train under consideration.

North Dakota Chicago Wisconsin Soo Major Murphy Minot Holbein See Bismarck E. Holbein Br. Lansford

Miss Chatfield a New Year's Bride

Miss Helen Chatfield and Fred F Shurr united in marriage at noon at the bride's mother's home in North Minot. Rev J M Sutherland officiated. Quiet ceremony with close friends. They will reside on the groom's farm near Glenburn and be at home after January. Miss Chatfield, a trained nurse, has long made Minot her home and was honored by many. The Independent extends best wishes to the couple.

Helen Chatfield Fred F.shurr North Minot J. M Sutherland Cando Glenburn Minot Independent Mra. Shurr

Man Held Over In Threats Case In County

John Nelson, a resident of Brewer, is jailed in the county awaiting further action after being charged with threatening to kill. Prosecutors say he menaced a man named Otcar with violence around New Year's.

John Nelson S. W Rene Brewer Otcar New York Fe

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Murphy John J. Bates Laneford Rasa Carpio Kenmate Harvey Feesenden Balfour A. Peck Northwest WGOYS N. Davis Wolford Leon Durocher Grand Forks Congress Cowles Michigan Durocher Tracey A Benedict Minot Linotype Hazel Taylaylor Ae Roach Dewograts Setae SE de Yan Kelley Edmonton Alta Little Johnson Hart Swalstead Barker Sackett and Stromsmore Ratlway Company Indiana Miss Chatfield Fred Shurr LW. W. Saub
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