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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1908

Page

6

Five Years Of Success In Minot Drug Business

The Independent marks five prosperous years of Paul V. McCoy's drug store in Minot. It notes annual retail sales around $100,000 and that McCoy spent at least $5,000 on display advertising with the paper. He credits smart buying, value for money, and strategic advertising as keys to growth and says he knows where when and how to advertise for best results.

Paul V. McCoy Minot The Independent Mr. McCoy McCoy Texas

Kress and Mor ey Enter Union at Carrington New Year

Jos Kress and Miss Mayme Morey were wed in Carrington on New Year’s Day and now honeymooning in Town, the groom a longtime Minot Steam Laundry employee and the bride known as a well liked stenographer in Minot. The Independent sends congratulations.

Kress

Crossing the Big Pond. 4. W Samuelson Leaves for Sweden

W Samuelson departed Friday for Halmstad Sweden to spend weeks with his parents and boyhood friends. His first trip home since coming to America he is accompanied by brother August who plans to return later. J W will resume business upon March 1, as Victor Sandberg runs the shoe store in his absence.

W. Samuelson Halmstad Sweden America August J. W Mr. Samuelson Big Pond Victor Sandberg

Editor Marries Grace Poole in Plaza Pioneer nuptials

Plaza Pioneer editor Geo J. Smith wed Grace Poole of Zumbrota at 6 p m Monday in L D McGahan home. Rev G W Longenecker officiated. Couple left for Minneapolis and Wisconsin that night. Ex county Commissioner Wallin left for Washington for inspection. Mrs L V Tracy near Burlington operated on and improving.

Geo. J. Smith The Plaza Pioneer L. D. MecGahan Grace Poole Zumbrota G. W. Longenecker Minneapolis Points Wisconsin Wallin Washington L. V. Tracy Burington

Swanson elected president at North Dakota grain meeting

Grape North Dakota January meeting of the County Union opened by President L Richard with about 200 delegates. A V Swenson of Minot elected president for the ensuing year. K E Mason Carpio vice president. W E McFarland Carpio secretary. Resolutions urged federal grain inspection. Next session set for Minot January 28 with state speakers. notes on seed grain stock and sales collected for bulletin board. Larson Abstract Co and L A Larson relocate to White Front block. Martin Lindberg returns from western trip.

N. Dak E. County Pres. L. Richard Sec H. F. Butts Mohall Minot Grain Growers Opera House J. J. Hill Agricultural College North Dakota Pres. Swanson Larson Abstract Co L. A. Larson Martin Lindberg Martin

Judge Goss Sentences Numerous Practicers In Yeti Court

Judge Goss sentenced many criminals found guilty in the present Yeti of court. Several defendants received indeterminate terms while others drew fixed prison counts. Notable sentences include J F Boence for embezzlement from Wasa & Gaard piano dealers and Harry Casey for grand larceny.

Goss J. F. Boence Wasa & Gaard Harry Casey Morrill Cafe W. D. Kelley Wm. Meyers Minot Sam Robinson Peter Mounts Ryder Y Frank Mehringer Judge Goss John Mooney Peter McGinty Tolly Alex. Kerr Kenmare N. D Frank Clark Ole Ohnstad Perth Combs James Mehra Tollot Christensen Burlington Colton Christensen McGee Christiansen Mark Chatfield

Farm for Rent North of Minot with Buildings and Grove

Farm for rent four miles north of Minot with good buildings and a grove mostly under cultivation. Daily mail service and a school house on the land. Contact F B Lam.

Minot Daily Mail F. B. Lam

Save-Pure-bred Cockerels and Wyandotte Breeds For Sale

For Save Pure bred Cockerels, choice of three breeds White Wyandottes 8 L W each $1 25 crated. 1 8 Mast 1 2 1 80 Minot R R No 4.

L. W R. R

Joint Installation Ceremony For Woodmen And Royal Neighbors

A joint installation of officers is announced for January 17 by Woodmen and Royal Neighbors. Members and their husbands are invited to a selected program and refreshments.

Minot Paper Company Coal Delivery Ad

Minot Paper Company advertises coal delivery to any town area for 3.25 dollars. Call 530 Jar Vie Bt Minot ND for service. Date shown 1-9-23.

Vie Bt Minot

Invitation to Missouri Winter Quarters Proves Warm Welcome

R L Hord of Nevada Missouri writes that Ward county residents are invited to move to Vernon County Missouri for winter quarters citing warm climate and good water. He notes a large viper snake seen while hunting and invites Missourians in Ward county to relocate for the season.

Prada Minot Independent Ward County Willy Old Vernon Unty R. L. Hord Nevada

Attorney Carl Bach rushes home as mother dies at Vernon

Prominent attorney Carl B Bach travels from Minot to Vernon on learning his eighty-year-old mother is dying. The note says she has been ill for about a year and he left immediately after receiving the news. The item mentions barley prices and farming prospects in Ward County.

Carl B. Bach Vernon Mr. Bach

Mrs L L Oeth Holds 1853 Gold Dollar With No In God We Trust

Mrs L L Oeth possesses a gold dollar minted in 1853, a coin that lacks the motto In God We Trust, indicating its later adoption. She has declined a large offer to sell the coin.

Attention Old Settlers Annual Meeting Notice

Old Settlers are informed of the annual meeting on January 18 at 11 30. Martin Jacobson serves as chairman and Opes FUGLESO is secretary, with details for attendees and official roles.

Martin Jacobson Nan Opes Fugleso

Also Mentioned on This Page

1Swanson L. Richard’ S G. M. Gray G. RK. Pittle Dunseth M. P. Johnson Donnybrook F. J. Dinger Tre A. V. Swenson K. E. Mason Carpio W. E. McFarland Ensurer Golden Rule Ent Bank Seanapranhet Ea Minot Paper Coy Minot Missouri Thorson Minot Farmers’ Elevator Thor Sen Bovey-Shute Lumber CO P. B. Anderson Agt Panhandle Land Dan Donovan North Minnesota A. P. Slocum Dak
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