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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1908

Page

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Thousands of Men Needed In N D and Minnesota

The Soo line issued a circular listing harvest needs along its Minnesota and North Dakota routes. About 1,225 men are wanted at 16 Soo stations with pay from 1.50 to 3 dollars daily. The Great Northern and Northern Pacific also report large demand as haying progresses and many workers are needed for section work.

Soo Line Minnesota North Dakota Soo Great Northern Northern Pacific

Daredevil Balances on Flagpole For Ten Dollar Bid

In North Dakota on July 28 a local lineman named Moseman performed a pole stunt to win a $10 wager. He balanced on his head atop a flagpole about 75 feet high and lowered to the ground without harm. Hundreds watched as he completed the risky feat under demanding conditions.

Edgely Edgeley N. D Moseman North Pole

Socialists Rally at Jacobson Opera House in North Dakota

Last Tuesday evening the Jacobson opera house was packed with socialists and supporters. Chicago organizer James H. Brauer and Minot's EB Sutton debated for two and a half hours, praising reform measures like initiative and referendum while criticizing the broader socialist program as limited to those items.

James H. Brauer Chicago E. L. Sutton Minor Opera House Jacobson Opera House North Dakota EB. L. Sutton Minot Brauer

Indian Head Sheriff and Prisoner Sentenced and Recovered Relic

Deputy United States Marshal Gil Stout escorted Jesse W. James to Minot after a $10 fine for violating liquor laws. He faces jail until the fine is paid or a 30 day sentence. Pete Slingsby near Williston found an Indian head relic eight inches long with a two inch wide blade bearing I. & H. Sorby marks, likely repurposed from an old sword.

United States Gil Stout Minot Jesse W. James James Ward Pete Slingsby Williston I. & H. Sorby

Want County Division Proposals Reach Ward County Line

Berthold and Moball residents urged county commissioners yesterday to create Burke and Renville counties and dissolve Lake County. The petitions redraw lines from Des Lacs Lake bridge toward Kenmare, then north to Mon trail, with Ward County towns redistributed to compensate. Odessa residents A. O. H. Rudd and sister visited Moball last week.

Berthold Moball Ward County Burke Renville Laks Lake County Des Lacs Lake Bridge Norh Kenmare Montrail O. H. Rudd Mrs Odessa Minn

Republican county committee calls meeting at courthouse

The Republican county central committee invites the new county committee to meet at the courthouse on August 7 at 1 PM to elect a chairman secretary and treasurer and to choose state central committeemen and handle other business as needed. Ole Blakestad was shot in the thigh by a companion while gopher hunting near the Great Northern stock yards and is recovering in hospital. Harvest begins in the Mousey Valley at Jones and Waldrof farms.

Vic Rose Republican County Central Committee Court House Ole Blakestad Great Northern

Local Business Manager Reports Good Crops in Glenburn

Glenburn manager of John Bohmer Mercantile Co. reports crops in excellent condition in Glenburn Country. A Renwald Land Agency notice seeks 100 acres breaking two miles east of Glenburn, Minot ND, for timely crop planting.

Glenburn Renwald Land Agency Minot N. D

Blood and steel end a brutal Bowman county murder

Herman Paust 26 of Whitewater Wisconsin was found murdered in the Milwaukee rail yard at Bowman. Police describe a cold blooded killing with blows to the head a severed throat and a bloodstained trail from a car to the body. Coroner and sheriff investigate enticement robbery and cover up with a possible train diversion.

Bowman Herman Pause Whitewater Wis Bowman County Milwaukee Paust Corbett Oliver Page

Farmer badly mangled in mower accident at Wagner settlement

Nicholas Boser a German farmer in the Wagner settlement was thrown by a runaway team while mowing. His right arm was severely injured near the wrist his foot and two toes were harmed. He was brought to town and Dr Martin dressed the wounds. The arm may be saved but he will be unable to work during harvest. His community expresses sympathy for his severe injuries.

Towner N. D Nicholas Boser Wagner Settlement George Martin Boser

Found Dead on River Bank A Black Porter William Wilson

William Wilson a well known porter died in a tent near the river this morning after weeks of illness with consumption. The 30 year old colored man occupied a river tent and was found dead in bed by a milkman with no attendants. Wilson worked at Ripley's barber shop and had relatives in Fargo not yet located.

William Wilson Wilson Ripley's Barber Shop Fargo

Interesting Land Office Contest Involving Bureau and Hindman

A land office case centered on a Brookbank sale to May Bureau for a sister, May Bureau, a widow with four children, who moved to the area March 24 and filed a homestead later that month. Ada Hinderman pressed a competing claim, moving a shack March 12 and residence March 27. The local office decision is awaited.

Gibb Brookbank Beardsley May Bureau Minnesota W. C. Gibb Ada Hinderman Ada C. Hindeman Ada C. Hindman Fred Alger Stanley Jas. Johnson Minot

Paralyzed Man Struck by Lightning On Rail Near Macoun

An unidentified man was found unconscious on the railroad near Macoun after a lightning strike. He was transported to Ambrose for medical aid and is expected to recover.

Macoun Ambrose

Ice Cream Social Falls Short in Somers Social

The Ladies Aid event in Somers school house Monday night drew limited funds due to weak advertising and poor weather. Attendees enjoyed ice cream galore and social time while several local residents were noted visiting or staying with friends in nearby towns. Church services are canceled at Somers school house on August 2 as Presiding Elder Vermilya preaches in Des Lacs, drawing many to hear him.

Somer's Vermilya Des Lacs

Unknown man found mangled on railroad track at Medora

The body of an unknown man was found on Sunday near the railroad track in Medora North Dakota. The corpse was horribly mangled with the head severed and other parts scattered. no identification or age could be determined.

Harmony resident visits sister amid haying season

Mr. Benson from Harmony Minnesota visits his sister Mrs. P T Berg as haying dominates the farm schedule. Crops in the area remain unscathed by hail and look promising. Homer Wilson played ball in Minot Sunday with modest performance. Details likely in The Des Lacs Valley Observer. Rumor persists that the Drady Nine will play at a St Carl Valley picnic on Saturday August 5. Mrs Browning and daughter from Minot attended Ladies Aid last Thursday, and meetings with Mrs Varberg and Mrs Blom are planned for August.

Homer Wilson Minot Des ‘Lacs Valley Drady Nine St Carl Valley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Socialists Union Oregon Bauer Mr. Sutton Want County Mousesey Jones and Waldrof Alex McKenzie Alex Magic City John Bohmer Mercan Yong G. A. Bakers W. H. Reighart G. N. Railway Drady Doings Mr. Ramsey Peter, Berg Inez Herzog Miss Jo, Underdahl Tillie Peterson Mrs. Browning Mr. L. E. Maupin Drady Medora Mr. Benson Harmony, Mino Mrs. P. T. Berg
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