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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1916

Page

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Berthold native Carrie Olson linked to Price murder case

Details follow the Price murder trial in Minneapolis as John Price faces allegations of killing his former wife to inherit $23,000. Carrie Olson, a Berthold resident years ago, later became Price's wife after he administered the estate. Witness Charles Etchison claims Price and Olson were involved in a cliff tragedy near Minneapolis with a dog pushed after the fall. Etchison says Price offered $3,000 for testimony that Olson fell. The report also mixes in regional notes about local industry and people.

Price Minneapolis Berthold Minot Carrie Olson Stevenson Fargo Business College Charles Etghison Brice Etchison

Only Survivor of Berthold Tragedy Recovering

Willard nine year old son of Harry Arnold of Berthold, the sole survivor of the ill fated school bus crash, was rushed to St Joseph's hospital after a broken arm required surgery with a silver plate. Doctors expect a full recovery, though it will take many months.

Berthold Willard Harry Arnold G. N St. Joseph's Hospital

Wilton Coal Mine Largest in State

Wilton North Dakota January 10 report notes the Washburn Lignite Coal Company mine in Wilton as the state’s largest industrial plant. The lignite mine produces top quality fuel sold for 1.50 to 2.00 per ton and employs about 400 experienced miners across all departments.

Wilton N. D North Dakota Missouri Slope Washburn Lignite Coal Company

County Court Opens Term With List Of Criminal Cases

Judge Murray to open the January term Tuesday morning January 18. Criminal cases to be tried Thursday through Saturday include a long State v. numerous defendants list and related docket details. Wednesday Musical club host to Mrs. Phil W. Myers home. J. B. Taylor leads program with papers read and plans for club good.

Murray Clorence Chester Henry White Clarence Chancellor BE. Stevenson J. Wallace 0. W. Webb Walter McCrae Obir Spires Wm. Anderson Harry Hall Fred Bleed John Willis Ward McCrill James Manney Sam, Loomis John W. Perlicheck Frank Swisted H. W. Gillespie Robert Taylor Fred Talley Arthur Charlebois Jennie Blood Dave Phillips Geo. Parks Tom Lacy Jacob H. Bassler Clarence Sears Sam Loomis Ted Young Bert Gow Wm. Kelley Geo. Oliver Pat Gleason T. P. Swinsberger Rob Logie James Anderson Chas. A. Fuller Richard Knight A. F. Christie Art Washburn Ben Cook T. B. Guffey Joe Williamson William = Elsie Mildred Hoard Fred Hines Scott Clark Anna Myer Clark Florance Chester Mary Willis C. E. Loomis Bassie McCrill Liga Haggerty Beulah Blair John Wallace Eva Wallace Florence Hines Ben Doe True Name Fuller Caroline Talley Ollie Fay Rhode Walter McCray Harvey Holmberg Elliott Stevenson Myers Phil W. Myers J. B. Taylor

Scarlett Reopens After Fire At Office Outfitting

Colonel Scarlett, injured but active, secured temporary quarters in Brauer block basement and plans a Saturday reopening of Scarlett Office Outfitting Co after a Tuesday morning fire. He telegraphed for new stock and resumed orders by Wednesday morning.

Scarlett Old Scot

Raney Kennard for County Auditor

Raney W. Kennard, eight years in the county auditor's office including deputy work, announces candidacy to succeed TL. J. Thompson who retires from the post. Kennard is described as familiar with all duties, accommodating, hardworking, and honest with broad support countywide.

Raney W. Kennard TL. J. Thompson Thompson Kennard

McCannel to Study Postgraduate Course in Tulane

A. J. McCannel plans to leave Monday for New Orleans to undertake a three month postgraduate course at Tulane University. He will return to reopen his offices in April. He will be accompanied by Mrs. McCannel. The move follows the Tuesday morning fire that destroyed his office and equipment, part of the Roell Blakey Stock affair.

A. J. McCannel Roell-Blakey New Orleans Tulane University Mra. McCannel

Minot Board Plans New Central High School Building

Minot Special School District No 1 outlines plans for a three unit high school on Central school grounds. The central unit costing up to 75000 will house the auditorium gymnasium showers and pool with two additional units to follow as funds become available. Final action postponed due to absence of two board members.

Board of Education Minot Special School District No. 1 Minot G. Reishus Martin Jacobson

Farmer Makes Remarkable Record At North Dakota Farm

Herman Abrahamson a farmer ten miles east of Minot with two sons aged 16 and 18 grew 22000 bushels of wheat 1900 of rye 500 of flax and 13000 of oats and barley last season. He hired one man two months at 60 dollars. He marketed 16000 dollars worth of wheat and has 6000 bushels left plus flax oats barley and rye. Threshing cost 3500 dollars. He continues hauling grain waiting for higher prices and bought the Gallagher farm next to his.

Soo Northern Pacific Wilton North Dakota Washburn Lignite Coal Co Herman Abrahamson Minot Mehan Abrahamson Gallagher

Fargo attorneys form Greenleaf Wooledge Lesk firm in Minot

Minot gains a new law partnership Greenleaf Wooledge and Lesk with Fargo lawyer Ben Lusk joining as senior member. Thompson continues private practice in Fargo at the Jacobson block while the Minot firm launches with distinct ties to Georgetown trained Lesk and an established Fargo network.

Armul Thompson & Wonsledweus C. Greenleaf Minot Ben Lusk Fargo Greenleaf Wooledee Mr Thompson Jacobson Convive News Mr. Bensk Lawrence & Murphy Greenleaf, Wooledge & Lesk Wooledge Thompson & Wooledge Kr. Lesk Russia America Lesk Georgetown University Columbia Reid and Firm

Minot Cow Lura Bettina Champion West of the Mississippi

Lura Bettina, owned by Major E. S. Person at Elmwood Farm near Minot, topped the year's Guernsey test with 125 pounds of butter in the period ending Jan. 10, far exceeding the field and marking her as west of the Mississippi champion. The five year old also set state records previously with 632.02 pounds of butterfat and 10,9928 pounds of milk, and in the latest year produced 770.04 pounds of butterfat, 14,001.2 pounds of milk, and 925 pounds of butter.

Lura Bettina E. S. Person Guernsey Lora Mississipi Lara Bettina Ura Battina Elmwood Farm Minot J. A. Sorensen

Winter Frost Hits City With Deep Freeze

The government thermometer fell to 44 degrees below zero on Wednesday forenoon, with 41 below at dawn and 47 below reported. City crowds stayed small around political discussions while coal dealers thrived. Mrs. John Campbell of Associated Charities supplied warm clothing to north side children. A few froze ears and noses, but no serious injuries were reported as residents endured a harsh winter wind.

W. S. Ferris Weather Bureau Coal Me John Campbell Associated Charities

Verial Carters Take First In City Visitor Match

Verial Carters earned first place as The Portal hosted a midweek meet. The Minot squad, led by Rev. I. W. Ericheon and coach Tenee, impressed with standout players Clareaml Ad and McCimmnef.

Verial Carters Minot Rev. I. W. Ericheon Tenee M Clareaml Ad McCimmnef Fartile Komp Cheeiek Anil

McGoy Department Store Holds Big B10 Clearance Starting January 15

McGoy Department Store launches its annual primary clearance sale on January 15 with extensive discounts across nearly all merchandise. The event features furniture, coats, tires, and more lines, aiming to clear season stock thirty days earlier than in prior years and attract shoppers with unusually low prices.

McGoy McCoy

Reighart to Lead Champlin Implement Co Auto Dept

W H Reighart the auto man will manage the Champlin Implement Co automobile department for the coming season. Ray Dierdorff of Surrey will assist in the machinery department. The Champlin Implement Co handles Studebaker cars with an enviable reputation.

W. H. Reighart Champlin Implement Co Reighart Northwest Champlin Co Ray Dierdorff Surrey Studebaker

Raipus Templar Ball by DeMolay Commandery at Masonic Temple

Preparations are underway for the annual Raipus Templar Ball to be held February 11 at the Masonic Temple by the DeMolay Commandery. The event, a major annual gathering, will attract many attendees from out of town. Knights will appear in full uniform with an elaborate banquet and Sonju's orchestra providing music.

Masonic Temple DeMolay Commandery Sonju

Frank and Hassel Buy Graham Interest

G. O. Frank and G. A. Hassel of the Prank and Graham Co. purchase Charles F. Graham’s stock in the Leland Department Store. Graham plans to return to his old home in Tamont Ta to settle. He came to North Dakota fourteen years ago and helped grow the local business.

Charles F. Graham Leland Department Store Iowa G. O. Frank G. A. Hassel Prank & Graham Co Chas. F. Graham Leland Graham Lamont Mr. Graham North Dakota New York North Main Street Mr. Frank Lelatd Massel Minol Inverest Pranks Teland Minus Tiv Leland

Fuller Habe Passed Awas

The Wide daughter of Wr. and Mrs. FE. W. Fuller died Monday morning. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2:30 in the United Brethren church. Burial will follow in Rosehill cemetery. The bereaved parents and community extend sympathy in their loss.

Fuller FE. W. Fuller United Brethren Church Wemeday Rosehill Friona

Police Matron Ordinance Passes Second Reading

City commissioners approved a second reading of the police matron ordinance on Monday evening creating the office. When published, the act becomes effective. The ordinance fixes the matron salary at up to 75 dollars and allows the exact amount to be set by later resolution.

Association of Commerce Election and Luncheon Details

The Association of Commerce holds a luncheon and election from 4 to 8 o clock on the 17th. Voting occurs in the Avsucwen rooms in the ducabson block until 6:50, then at the Sa voy cafe with refreshments. Directors up for re election include Jim Jutuisss, Willian Mamwell, Ad McCanpel, BE. S. Person, MM Porter and J.C. Shialivoce with Fort Lowers ke ron term expiring in 1917.

Association of Causes Avsucwen Ducabson Savoy Cafe Alewehenn Nami Eal J Me Jim Jutuisss Willian Mamwell Ad, McCanpel BE. S. Person Mm, Porter

Bair Family Stranded By Blizzard Near Bowbells

Frank Bair and family were badly frozen when their sleigh journey home from church went awry in a North Dakota blizzard. They lost the straight road, strayed to a straw pile, and spent the night at Dan Coons farm after Mr. Bair searched for a way back. Their son who stayed home sought neighbors due to the storm.

Bowbells N. D Frank Bair Westminster Mr. Bair Dan Coons Farm

Also Mentioned on This Page

S, Oger Ward County Storm Sash Rogers Lumber Co H. Johnson Perry Stockwell Burlington Martin Anna Varey Heaver Block Raney Kennard L. J. Thompson Dr. McCannel Farmer Minos Ben Lesk Grebenleafr & Wooledge Thomdson & Wooledge Mississippi Lura Beitina Major Els Person Wooy Denybrook Joseph Johnson Rybrook Dewi Johnson Donnybrook Ford Stodevaker Guernsey Breeders’ Association Joe Champlin Implement. Co Frank Hassel Association of Commerce Bowbeles Bair Neigaror's
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