20 Jan 1916
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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1916
Page
1
The Independent prints Mr. Burns's third prize essay "North Dakota, Her Opportunities and Resources." It recounts early settlement hardships, railroad and immigration impact, and praises North Dakota as a growing agricultural state with coal fields and untapped lands awaiting development.
P J M Kone of Wolf Point Montana buys an interest in the Champlin Implement Co joining as a member after managing its Wolf Point branch for a year. The firm, a dealer in farm machinery and Studebaker autos, operates in Minot and Wolf Point and has grown rapidly.
The Brush-McWilliams Company held its annual meeting at its offices in the First International Bank building yesterday. A review showed the past year the largest in the companys history and plans were laid for a record breaker in 1916. The company pledged to do everything it can to.
The text lists officers for a farming interest group in Milwaukee with H. J. Halvorson as First Vice President H. E. Shearn as Second Vice President F. A. Long as Secretary and Fred L. Anderson as Assistant Secretary, following a line about continued endorsement of farming interests.
A. H. Dasinger of the Marshall Post travels to Estevan Sask to join the Canadian Light Horse Regiment and train for service in Europe. At 20 he supports his widowed mother and sister, with a brother in Emperor Francis Joseph's army. He vows to fulfill his oath and go to war despite family hardship.
A former Minot youth, Dwight, was severely frozen while walking to school in Minneapolis last week after exiting a streetcar that halted for the cold. One hand was amputated and doctors fear the other may be saved, as he faced a long recovery amid concern from friends.
John Nelson announces candidacy for county treasurer with Republican primaries in June. Former deputy county auditor for seven years and deputy state auditor under Carl Jorgenson, he aims to win the office with a belief in his capability. A three cornered race is anticipated. Black and White Party at Wednesday Musical Club event at the armory Friday evening January 28 promises a unique social evening.
The Moline Plow Company of Moline Illinois plans a 70 by 120 feet four story brick warehouse in Minot North Dakota. The $30 million firm will build on north bayou addition lot 2 to ship farm implements to North Dakota and eastern Montana. The project promises many jobs and growth for the city. Mrs J G Cassell dies near the city at 51 with funeral set in Van Fleet parlors.
Arnold Hileman aged 24 was arrested Friday evening on arson charges. He appeared before Judge Lynch who held him to the district court in $2,000 bond. Witnesses were held under $500 bonds. Confessions linked a group of young men to a mattress fire set as a prank that led to a $110,000 blaze.
President D. M. Anderson announced a dividend of 4 percent to all stockholders with records dated to August 1, 1915. The total payout amounts to 9000 dollars, with several stocks dating back to 1911, leaving a net surplus around 55000 dollars. the report was enthusiastically received.
Storms halt Soo Line Flaxton branch traffic with five freight trains stalled and a special official train added to the pile up. Rotary plows move in as relief crews race to clear the line and restore service amid harsh conditions near the boundary region.
Seasonal refrain pleads for heat and July to end a harsh winter. The speaker vents fatigue from deep cold, coal costs, frost bite, and longing for summer comfort and a single July moment.
Minot Burns club plans a January 25 celebration at the Elks Home marking Robert Burns with remarks by President Netherton and a program of songs, addresses, and readings. The banquet menu includes haggis sausage rolls oat cakes short bread and Scotch scones with tea or coffee.
L O Toftner nominated for postmaster at Kenmare with President Wilson sending his name to the senate. Endorsements came from Ward County and state central committees though the Democratic state chairman declined. If confirmed, first time a postmaster is appointed over a state chairman. Toftner formerly lived in Minot and has many supporters.
County Auditor Thompson attends the convention in Bismarck on January 25 to file a protest against the State Board of Equalization schedule. The new plan has 96 classifications versus 28 previously, risking excessive cost and workload. Officials predict added staff and greater confusion for assessors. Fire department equipment discussion includes a new truck and hose, with magistrate plans for a police matron under consideration.
The annual meeting of the First International bank stockholders hailed strong growth under current management in under a year. Directors were re elected and officers retained. Deposits rose 120 percent in six months and optimism for 1916 growth was noted. Also reported: arrest of Charles Fuller and two women for disorderly conduct at the Northwestern hotel, and Arthur Williams of the Great Northern railway injured by a train at Stanley with serious injuries.
D B Schwartz a former Minot post office mail order clerk was indicted by a Fargo federal grand jury on embezzlement and misappropriation charges. He posted bonds at arrest and disputes the shortage, claiming a bookkeeping error. inspectors report about $8000 missing in his department.
Minot will host a March automobile show that promises a grand, novel display. The booths will form a single redressed, tin-du style white complex with a 34 foot Hindu tower at the east end. Four days of exhibition aim to spur auto purchases as dealers anticipate strong sales.
Ward County appears to lead North Dakota in hunting license sales for 1915, with Chief Game Warden McCutcheon credited for the drive. Reports show Ward ahead of Cass McHenry Stutsman Ramsey, while Ramsey drops to fifth as Valley counties fall back.
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