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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1914

Page

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Warren's Auto Plunges Off Bank Into Mouse River

Six passenger Hupmobile driven by Gould Warren, 16, rolled over twice and plunged 25 feet into Mouse River injuring his brothers Dwayne 2 and Manly 5. The baby suffered a concussion and a facial cut. Gould escaped but bruised. James Longevan's son aided victims and they were taken home for medical care.

G. Warren Mouse River Gould Warren Dwayne Manly Gould James Longevan

Ward County Boys Second in Stock Judging Contest

Walter Edwards Raymond Leger and Peter Linnertz of Ward County Better Farming Club for boys earned second place in the stock judging contest at the state fair in Fargo. W A Peck, in charge of Better Farming work, led them. Barnes County won first and Eddy County third. The Ward team received cash prizes and valuable experience from their winter preliminary training in Minot. Peck oversees nearly a hundred county youths in wheat corn and blooded hog projects.

Ward County Walter Edwards Raymond Leger Peter Linnertz County Better Farming Club Fargo W. A. Peck Barnes County Eddy County

New Manager Named at Minot Farmers Elevator

At a meeting of the board of directors of the Minot Farmers Grain, a new manager was appointed to lead the elevator operation. Details of the appointment and the directorate action were discussed during the session.

Enger Named Manager of Osborn-McMillan Elevator

Louis Enger was chosen manager to replace N J Thorson who left for Moosejaw Sask to pursue grain business. Enger formerly ran Osborn-McMillan Elevator Co in Minot for five years and is regarded as capable. Four other applicants competed. Threshermen association sets annual meeting in Minot North Dakota on Saturday August 1 at 1 80 PM in the old K P Hall with important business to follow.

Louis Enger N. J. Thorson Thorson Moosejaw, Sask Enger Osborn-McMillan Elevator Co Minot Threshermen’s Assn N. D K. P. Hall John Underdahl

Nesheim Dies After Wagon Fall Near Granville

Ole Nesheim, about 40, a pharmacist, was killed Monday night when a horse fell on a steep grade near the Fred Ehr farm northwest of the city. He died minutes after the accident from head injuries and internal damage. Survived by a wife and child, his mother ill with diphtheria, a brother in Granville, and three sisters. Funeral held Wednesday. body sent to Granville.

Ole Nesheim Fred Ehr Mr. Nesheim K. A Nesheim Granville

Bradford and Nash Move to New West Second Street Offices

B H Bradford and Dudley L Nash of Greenleaf Bradford Nash lease suites in the new Jacobson block on West Second Street and will operate there after this week. Greenleaf keeps Ehr block offices. The firm includes prominent western North Dakota lawyers with past roles as Ward County state’s attorney and longtime practice in Minot.

Greenleaf, Bradford & Nash NEW Jacobson Block B. H. Bradford Dudley L. Nash Jacobson West Second Street Greenleaf Ehr Messrs Bradford and Nash Bradford & Nash Ward County Bradford Minot North Dakota Leighton

Hoot Man Hoot Event Notes August 12

A brief notice marks an event titled Hoot Man Hoot set for Wednesday with details readable as a local notice. The fragment confirms the date August 12 and implies an engagement or gathering associated with the title.

Robinson Buys Acme Elevator and Expands Capacity

The Robinson Elevator bought the Acme elevator west of their site and will remodel the house, adding 17 000 bushels of capacity. The Acme facility, built in 1902, has handled large grain volumes, and Robinson has led the business since 1906 with fair treatment noted.

Robinson Acme

Sawyer Woman Drowns In Water Tank Near Sawyer

Mrs Martha Nenninger aged 25 wife of farmer Wm Nenninger five miles north of Sawyer drowned Tuesday noon in a small water tank only two feet deep. She suffered an epileptic fit while fetching water and fell with her face submerged. Eight-year-old daughter Ellen Norton witnessed the accident and alerted her father who found her dead. Dr Darland failed to revive her. Coroner Orson Doe deemed no inquest necessary. She leaves husband a one-year-old babe a previous marriage’s eight-year-old daughter and three sisters and two brothers. Funeral held at Sawyer Wednesday.

Martha Nenninger Wm. Nenninger Sawyer Ellen Norton Darland Orson Doe Nenninger

Erickson Loses Veteran Mare and Celebrates Trotting Stallion

A. E. Erickson of Velva reports the loss of his faithful old mare aged 86 after she strayed to a railway and was killed by a Soo freight. Also highlighted is Harry Sloane, Erickson's renowned trotting stallion, praised as one of the best bred animals in the state and noted for a strong season and a 2:03 mile in earlier days.

A. E. Erickson Velva Soo Harry Sloane Fitch Boone

Moving Pictures Arrive For Local Scenes Contest

Doubleday and Myers, renowned moving picture artists, arrive to film local scenes over two weeks for a Grand showing. The contest begins Monday with mention that a baby receiving hundred votes will be featured in a moving picture. Doubleday and Myers come from the West, well recommended, and once photographed with Madero during the revolution in Mexico.

Doubleday & Myers West Doubleday Mexico

Ward county press gang entertained by Kenmare city

The Ward county press gang will be entertained by Kenmare city over two days of pleasure with events including a band concert and banquet. Attendees cover only car fare and bed, with speakers from local papers and legal counsel confirming plans and program details.

Ward County Press Kenmare W. B. McLaughlin W. Jerome Sar Vwaurday Will B. Holbein Lansford Franklin Kauffman Minot Optic Reporter David Larin Ryder Journal The Park City Clark

Meek Pleads Not Guilty to Murder in District Court

District court opens with criminal cases. J. McPeek pleads not guilty for killing his wife in Mrs. Shaw's rooming house. Motion for venue and postponement considered. Eighteen arrested for speeding in Towner. fines paid. Balch and Hackmeister named for upcoming trials. hotel company officers listed. Sawyer picnic announced for Friday. Kemper pleads not guilty to embezzlement.

J. McPeek Sinkler Towner John Steff Webb and Connors Ernest Ferris Des Lacs

Five and Ten Cent Store Reopens In New Jacobson Block

The Five and Ten Cent store reopened Wednesday in the remodeled Jacobson block with a new front and floor, extra light, increased stock, and a frefen and twenty five gent department. Marvin Solein is largely interested. Ben Ellefson, manager, is making a fine record as crowds visit the store.

Jacobson Marvin Solein Ben Ellefson

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Warren's Babe Better Farming Club Board of Direct Turn of the Minot Farmers’ Grain Thresher Meeting Ole Neshiem Wildwood Park Wildwood Acme Elevator Luella Henry Roy Tate C. E. Smith Katherine Leets Chester Barrick Cain Glider Caroline Wilfert Amestead P. V. McCoy C. E. DeNoon Camp Miss Piper Wisconsin Aletta Jacobson Ray Nelson Montana Loretta Arnold Harry Winters Union National Martin Jacobson Union National Bank Burns Club Minot Burns Club Wheeler Pres. Hetherton Scarlett E. J. Walsh Flint Mich Ontario Nazarene Surrey Church of the Nazarenes Minnesota I. F. Hodge Kansas A. F. Ingler Boston Berthold Foxholm Larson Farmers Occident Simmons Ward County Editorial Association Meek Sinkler and Thoreson M. F. Balch Hotel Company New Minot Hotel Co
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