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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1916

Page

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Sixteen Co D Boys Return From Bismarck

Sixteen members of Company D who failed medical exams due to underweight have returned to Minot after muster in as regulars. The group, with notables like Fran Falvey Joe Selberg and W H Hall, recounts strict camp life, discipline and delays before planned southward entrainment.

Co. D Minot Amon Fran Falvey Joe Selberg W. H. Hall Hall Thomas Independent Fort Lincoln Bismarck George Hodge Paul White Mr. Rochelle Dave Sonny Verne Miller Jorge Hodge Tub” Carroll

Farmers rally behind nonpartisan league in North Dakota primary

Donnybrook Courier hails the nonpartisan lane as a historic farmer victory with strong implications for state politics. Parshall Leader notes changing newspaper stances as daily papers face party loyalty questions and potential shifts in voter alignment.

Grant Farmers Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance meeting

The Grant Farmers Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Company held its annual stockholders meeting in Berthold on Friday afternoon. Officers W. N. Suydam president H. H. Craig treasurer and Jos H. Johnson secretary were reelected. The company carries about 1.5 million in risk and past year losses were 697.50, keeping insurance affordable for farmers.

Strong Insurance Company Berthold N. D Grant Farmers’ Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Company W. N. Suydam H. H. Craig Jos. H. Johnson

Popular Lawyer Couple Weds in Sawyer North Dakota

The marriage of Arthur P. Sillman and Myrna M. Robinson took place Tuesday morning July 11 at St. Leo's Catholic Church. Attendants included Winnie Robinson and James Robinson. the couple plan to begin housekeeping in Sawyer after a brief wedding trip.

St. Leo's Catholic Church Arthur P. Sillman Myrna M. Robinson Winnie Robinson James Robinson Cook Robinson Sawyer Ward County

Fire destroys Bogan Brothers store in Ardoch blast

Lightning during a storm struck the Bogan Brothers store at Ardoch causing a roof hole and floor collapse. The gasoline tank exploded triggering a rapid blaze that forced Frank Bogan to flee. Another gas explosion blew the front wall as firefighters saved the Windsor hotel.

Bogan Brothers Ardoch Holt Frank Bogan Windsor Hotel

Farmers Aid Loftus Family Endowment Drive

Northwest farmers organize a public subscription to raise an endowment for the Loftus family. The Equity members started the effort. funds will go to the Equity Rural Credit association at Fargo to aid George S Loftus and his kin amid his illness and exhausted finances.

Equity Respeake Exchange Farmers’ Organizations Northwest

Baby Drowns in Slough Near Kenmare

Roma Hanson, 17 months old, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Hanson, six miles from Kenmare North Dakota, wandered behind a barn where manure filled a slough. He fell into the shallow pool with about a foot of water and drowned before his parents could intervene.

Kenmare N. D Roma Hanson Albert Hanson

Would-be Short Change Artists Target Central Avenue Shops

Shortly after noon today a pair of would be short change artists visited several Central Avenue businesses. After small purchases they attempted to manipulate change provoking arguments. Police pursued the pair and they fled the city in an auto.

Central Avenue

Brakeman Dies in Sanish Yard Accident

Peter Jensen a brakeman on a mixed local train was killed at Sanish last Thursday night around 10 40. He had just switched the engine and may have fallen while boarding a passing work train. His body was mangled and he died within minutes. Jensen was from Kenyon Minnesota.

Sanish Peter Jensen Jensen Round House Kenyon Minn

Death of Mrs Nick Arend in St Paul

Mrs Nick Arend died in St Paul after a six year illness of tuberculosis. The Arends formerly lived in Minot where Mr Arend owned the Unique Grocery store.

Nick Arend St. Paul

Halsey Family to Return to Minot with New Laundry and Dry Cleaning Plant

B W Halsey and family, visitors last week, plan a return to Minot after a trip to Palmer Nebraska and Chicago. He aims to study modern laundry and dry cleaning methods in Chicago and then re engage in tailoring and dry cleaning here. He will open a modern steam laundry with connected dyeing and tailoring, leveraging shared overhead to cut costs. His return is expected to strengthen Minot's business and musical community given his long time as a band director.

B. W. Halsey Great Falls Minot Halsey

Detectives Open Fire On Couple In Auto Near Minot

Two Great Northern detectives mistook Joe Romatke and his wife for train robbers on the Burlington road west of Minot. They fired at the car, one shot hitting the vehicle. The Romatkes plan a civil action amid police investigation.

Joe Romatke Great Northern Special Joe Romaatke Burlington Road Minot Phonan Romatke Minot Auto Co al Ray No. 401 Yous Mes Trig Great Northern

Nonpartisan victory under editor's quirky stance

Walford Mirror editor Mike Breen comments on a nonpartisan win while acknowledging the majority's decision. The Willow City Eagle backs the Republican ticket, and publishers largely see the race as settled as polls closed on June 28.

Mike Breen Walford Mirror Mike Nonpartisan League Eagle

Unfortunate Woman Arrested for Disorderly House

Mrs. John Brehl of Miles City known as Edna Gray was arrested at her home on the south hill Wednesday afternoon for running a disorderly place. An accompanying Canadian man, unkempt and not dressed, was found and arrested. The woman, 24, is in the last stages of tuberculosis and authorities plan to send her to Miles City to be near her brother.

Montana John Brehl Miles City Edna Gray South Hill Theouthwestern Canada Minot

Ward County Breeders Prepare for State Pair Exhibits

Ward County breeders plan to ship eleven head of registered Guernseys from Elmwood Farm to the state fair at Parco the last week of the month. Lara Bettina, the champion cow, leads a string also shown at Minot stock show. Major and J A Sorenson delegate join the trip, with B B Mouck exhibiting his Elmwood bred Guernsey bull. Chester Phifer also shows thirty full blooded Berkshire hogs and expects ribbons.

B. B. Mouck Elmwood Farm Chester Phifer

Officious Detectives Charged in Near-Fatal Shooting Case

Warrants issued by the state attorney for two Great Northern detectives named Stocking and Dan Mc Gillicaddy. They are charged with shooting to inflict bodily harm after mistaking Romatke and his wife for box car thieves. Romatke, an employee of Minot Auto Co., was the complainant.

States Attorney's Office Great Northern Stocking Dan McGillicaddy Romatke Minot Auto Co

Sons of the Marquis de Mores Safe in France War Service

A Medora North Dakota report that the two sons of the late Marquis de Mores were killed or wounded in France is denied by a cable from the Marquise de Mores stating both are safe.

Medora Marquis de Mores France Marquise de Mores

New Minot Clothing Store Three Winners Opens

N. Klein has leased a room in the new Leland block and will open the Three Winners Clothing in Minot, a store specializing in three clothing lines. He owns a chain of clothing stores across the west.

Minot N. Klein Leland Block Three Winners Clothing Sa Su West

City Beautifying League announces $100 exhibit prizes

A vegetable and flower exhibit by the City Beautifying league dates are set for August 17 and 18. Prizes total $100 with specific awards for Best Garden and Best Collection of Flowers, plus numerous single-variety prizes. Entry rules require exhibitor raised produce and limit prizes per exhibitor.

I.J. Vincent Prine W. E. Holbvin

Minot Profit Boost From New Growth Burst

W B Holbein secretary of the Minot Association of Commerce arrived to testify before the Society of Equity committee about a proposed cooperative packing plant. He stayed to handle other civic matters and praised Minot for its rapid growth, new industries and a vigorous building program this year.

Minot Fargo Forum W. BR. Holbein Minot Association of Commerce Society of Equity Committee Holbein Hobein

Daht of Dollar Arrest Near Carpio

Rasmus Lesseth of Carpio was arrested in Minot after attempting to collect a dollar from neighbor Martin Miller. He threatened to shoot if the payment did not arrive, then waited with a gun on a hill near Miller’s home until authorities intervened on bond to keep the peace.

Rasmus Lesseth Carpio Minot Martin Miller Miller Lesseth

Mrs Jason Warns Of Sudden Election Move

Mrs Henry Jason at Advanced Thought Club denounces a sudden election plan by men saying it would abridge women’s rights and that the remedy is to vote. The exchange features Mrs Philander and others in Osborn Kan. Farmer.

Heart Failed While Bathing In Mouse River

Norma North Dakota July 12 Einar Simenson aged 22 a prominent local businessman died bathing in the Mouse River at Mouse River Park near Tally. Death due to heart failure not drowning body recovered after more than an hour with no water in lungs. He worked in the garage business with W B Johnson and was well liked in social and business circles. He was unmarried.

Norma N. D Einar Siemonson Mouse River Tally W. B. Johnson

Rowland Guilty of Murder in North Dakota Case

Williston North Dakota July 10 Teha Rowland a Mountrail county farmer was found guilty of murder in the second degree by a district court jury Saturday night. The panel fixed the penalty at twenty years in the state penitentiary. The verdict came after a clash between the Rowland and Walcott families over a long standing feud. Rowland and a companion were returning home with a load of hay when the elder Walcott opened fire with a bone bullet striking the young man and killing him.

Rowland Williston N. J Teha Rowland Mountrail

Bankers May Play Ball In Early Contest

The First International Bank challenges the Second National Bank to a baseball game at an early date. The First bank lists eight husky players and will hire a crack catcher, while the Second National shows promise with a solid team.

First International Bank Second National Bank Ballenene Bank Second National Lone

Roach Addition Lot Sale Sells 178 of 173 Noted

In the Roach addition of the northeastern city, the N P Dodge Co of Omaha conducted a two hour sale. Of 178 lots offered, prices ranged from one dollar down with 50 rents per week and terms set. A second sale will be held soon. Some hopeful buyers did not secure a lot.

Roach N. P. Dodge Co Omaha

Assessor Loses Harrison Township Books In Transit

Assessor Harrison township reports missing assessment books July 8 on the route from Bale rud's lunch room to Puritan Springs. A reward is offered for return to the assessor's office. Losing the books could force a revaluation of the entire township, estimated to take about two weeks.

Harrison Edward Treshind Harrison Township Balerud Puritan Springs

North Dakota Press Association Summer Meeting Update

The North Dakota Press Association will hold its summer meeting at Lake Metigoshe on Friday and Saturday, August 4 and 5. Secretary Carlson reminded members to reserve with O. T. Bishhaff of Rottineau, local entertainment chairman. Fishing tackle and bathing units will be provided. participants with such gear are urged to bring it. Many plan to travel by auto, while those traveling by rail will be transported back to Ruby or Towner by motor if needed due to no Sunday trains on the Rottinaay Branch.

North Dakota Press Association Lake Metigoshe Carlson O. T. Bishhaff Rottineau Beifur Ruby Towner

Bounty plans larger packing plant and committee meeting

The Ame riety proposes increasing its packing plant capitalization from a half million to a million dollars. A committee met at Fareo this week to discuss the plan. P. M. Casey of Lisbon left for a family illness and the legation decision was postponed until July 24. Anthony Walton of Minot and C2 Toe of Valley City are committee members.

Bounty Fareo P. M. Casey Lisbon Illnces Anthony Walton Minot C_ 2 Toe Valley City

Robinson Elevator on Wheels Moves to New Site

The A. A. Robinson Elevator is being moved to a new site on the Great Northern just west of a Farmers' Elevator. It will be overhauled and remodeled to accept grain and be ready by Bett 1. Mr. Robi is tearing the Aemo elevator down for rebuilding at a siding west of Minot.

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Christianson Donnybrook Courier North Dakota Parshall League Frazier Burdick Loftus
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