This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
5
On June 12 and 19 through The Minot Insurance Agency hail policies Nos 169 and 261 at Valley City based on The Western Fire Insurance Co. losses of 1000 and 700 dollars were reported. An adjuster visited June 27 and payment arrived June 28 1908.
On Wednesday night Reverends Stinson and Adair from Edmore and Wilton arrived with two companies of thirty boys for the White Shield temperance group. They plan to stay two weeks and return home by hayracks, while the event unfolds with promise of further tours. The Tolley farmers elevator burned to the ground likely by lightning on Saturday morning.
Williams County voters chose W. B. Overson as senator with 1171 to 900 over Frank Chapman. In the 41st district William Maloney led 631 to 951 for Frank Poe amid multiple races for sheriff treasurer clerk of district court and other county offices with varied tallies. Christianson nominated for judge in ninth district. Will Freeman defeated. In Bottineau county results include sheriff auditor and clerk of district court victors with large margins.
June 24 marked the longest day with a light turnout in Ward County elections. Republicans tallied 6 830 votes for U S Senator amid an approximate 10 000 total. Stenersen backed Sonerson and several old political figures faced mixed fortunes. The Reporter mocked circulation while Democrats claimed funds for a Fourth celebration as primaries showed Bryan supporters and shifting local alignments.
A young reporter interviews Mr. Bryan and asks about a nomination, prompting Bryan to joke with a Caesar reference. The item also notes local notes about Higley’s Williams County designation and a street cop chase in a separate blurb.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.