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The Ward County Independent in Minot, North Dakota

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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1910

Page

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Death From Freezing Linked To Andy Jones Case

Charles Malehorn died after exposure following a period of frostbite while working in McLean county during the past year. Separately, Hon H C Schull backs the commission form of city government in Minot after court visit. In Fargo, the Andy H Jones trial opens with government case outlining embezzlement and false certificates at Rugby First National Bank. A priest in New Pradec pleads guilty to a technical charge with a $5 fine.

Schull Andy Jones Charles Malehorn Maleborn McLean County Garrison Beppars Ruse H.C. Schull Minot House of Representatives Valley City United States W .H. Barnett Jones First National Bank of Rugby N. D George Mahon Fargo Mahon Arvills N. C Elstad J. Elstad Connerig Haut 4Stad Kistad Pat Houge Fred Bley Fred Eley H. H. Hall First Naonal Bank of Rugby P. J. McClorey Fiest National Bank of Rugby John Buoye A. H. Jones Father OG. M. Kasel New Pradec Dunn County United States Untii Amidon

C. O. D. Law Fails to Halt Prohibition Trade

Prohibitionists in North Dakota rally to the federal curb on mailing liquor labelled as C O U shipments. The Fargo Minneapolis liquor trade runs late as bootleggers adapt, with money now accompanying orders. The Bismarck Palladium notes the law’s limited impact on consumption and the persistence of liquor establishments.

North Dakota Fargo Paul Minneapolis Bismarck Palladium

Voters Decide On City Hall Bonds Amid Proposals

In Valley City a March 14 meeting considers two bond questions for a city hall project. The commission urges voter study of each proposal, noting separate merits. Officials warn simultaneous votes on the measures could cause confusion.

Reguilar Bea

Poetic Intruder Demands Credit for Past Due

A mysterious visitor knocks on the writer’s door demanding payment and threatening to cancel the paper. The exchange ends with the startled writer agreeing to continue the paper if the debt is settled and the quality remains.

Northern Pacific Settles Case Involving Tor Grimson

Attorney Halvor L. Halvorson reports a settlement between Tor Grimson and the Northern Pacific Railway. Grimson receives 4000 for injuries from an accident at Columbus Montana last July when he lost balance getting off a passenger train and was caught between the platform and coach, suffering the loss of teeth.

Halvor L. Halvorson Torgrimson Northern Pacifi Railway Company Columbus, Mont Tor Grimson Northern Pacific

Insurgents Seek State Senate Control in North Dakota

In North Dakota the insurgent faction aims to gain control of the state senate in the next general election. The push targets lieutenant governorship and a broad senate majority, signaling major personnel changes as several veteran members retire or relocate. A missing girl case from the Red River region is noted with a local update.

Census to Hire Enumerators in State for 1910 Survey

State census supervisors announce exams for positions as enumerators. Applicants must write clearly and discreetly to gather accurate data. Pay is fair and work short. energetic men can earn spending money. Supervisors seek capable, thorough workers and expect no population increase from 1900 to 1905 but a large rise overall, especially recently in the state.

Bismarck ‘Tribune

Farmers Should Not Molest Prairie Chickens

T H Johnson, a prominent farmer of Allendale township near Grand Forks, discusses feeding prairie chickens in winter. He notes extreme scarcity and sleet, counts about 70 birds in his 40 acre cornfield, and urges farmers to let the birds live in fields rather than molest them, saying he has never shot one in his years here.

T. H. Johnson Allendale Township Grand Forks Grand Forks County Mr. Johnson Grand Forka Herald

North Dakota Notes on Travel and Moves

A resident arrives in the city Friday morning from Minot traveling alone by horse and cutter. She plans to depart for Briscoll to visit for a time. A North Dakota newspaper note reports A J F Voight plans moving from Portland to Santa Fe Isle of Pines W I due to damp climate. The North Dakota Newspaper Union merges with Western Newspaper Union, serving 22 cities and over 5,000 publications.

Minot Borge Cutter Briscoll North Dakota Bismarck A. J. F. Voight Oberon Reporter Leeds News Portland Ore Santa Fe Isle of Pines W. I North Dakota Newspaper Union of Fargo Western Newspaper Union

Why Not Come To Dakota Why Not Come To Dakota

Aberdeen Republican weighs why Eastern Ohio farmers should relocate to South Dakota praising Dakota prairies and yields. It contrasts labor needs, soil fertility, and adoption of modern farming machinery with eastern practices to suggest greater rewards for Dakota farming.

Dakota Aberdeen Republican Ohio South Dakota Brown

Minot Opera House at Jacobsen’s operetta biuse event

Yule in As You Like It at Minot Opera House promises an entertaining evening based on a Thursday program. Frank Boholitz, convicted of rape in Nelson county, is sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary. South Dakota ranchers report heavy losses from scarce feed and severe winter strikes. Thousands of cattle sold for fifty cents each. East Grand Forks faces a state suit for 1050.88 in liquor tax, due for roads funding. payment ordered for Oct 24 but not remitted.

Yule Jacobsen Oper Biuse Wtivnd Frank Boholitz Nelson County Wisn South Dakota East Grand Forks

East Hrand Forks Weighs Commission Government Change

City leaders in East Hrand Forks prepare to discuss adopting the commission form of government. Residents anticipate a wave of changes and possible wood sized scraps as part of the debate.

East Hrand Forks

Lengthy Fargo Trial Begun for Andy Jones

The Andy Jones trial at Fargo has opened and proceeded with initial testimony. Observers expect the case to last about three weeks as witnesses present statements and evidence.

Andy Jones Fargo Witncenes

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Chas. Malehorn Dogden Malehorn Yorkville York County Helena Mont Bismarck Tribune Valley. City and Commission Poe Crimmon Gore Mim Senate Maynard Crane Griggs County Alex Macdonald Emmons County Theo Keffeu Benson County Crane Florida Macdonald Thue Pierce Kofell I Anna Nelson Grat-jade Norgaard Gucht Red River W. H. Reighart Minot Opera House
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