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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
1
A May 21 1912 letter from Minot North Dakota to Supt J B Taylor praises Mr E G Warren and seeks information on state schools. The missive notes Taylor as Superintendent of Public Instruction and references North Dakota education.
The eight year tenure of H Q Warren as Ward County superintendent has overseen rapid educational growth. Since vast county expansion, Warren organized districts, improved teacher quality, extended terms, and raised school conditions. The reply notes enhanced attendance, greater efficiency, and favorable legal work benefiting school finances under state apportionment changes.
In a candid note J Taylor describes Mr. Warren’s stance on educational legislation. He notes Warren supported 1907 measures to broaden school age enumeration and boost state apportionment, benefiting Ward County. Taylor praises Warren’s work as county superintendent and the positive results for public schools.
Company D will proceed to Sparta Wisconsin for annual military maneuvers starting July 16 staying ten days. The roster should be complete before departure with several new recruits joining weekly. The new armory nears completion and Capt Person aims for a full contingent before occupancy. Phillips Bros bowing alley in Scofield block will close for summer with eight new pool and billiard tables. alleys to reopen next fall.
John Crawford a former Surrey young man froze to death in British Columbia last winter found by a mounted policeman and identified by a letter in his pocket. He married a local woman here but they separated after he proved a worthless scamp. He drifted into Canada and likely died during a drinking spree.
The Minot band drew a large crowd at The Forum in Fargo with a spirited performance in the forenoon. The 30 piece ensemble arrived in grand style and impressed listeners with their excellent music and lively selection.
North Dakota press officers meet in Minot to finalize foreign advertising arrangements expected to bring substantial revenue for publishers. Secretary Holbein reports thirty five chorus members signed for the summer meeting program and clinics on dental topics are planned for June in Minnesota. The W C A building project at Moosejaw, Sask, will cost about seventy thousand dollars.
C A Grow and J C Smallwood lease the Scolall store rooms, with Grow set to reopen in early August. Grow will offer a fine line of men’s clothing and children’s wear in the north half, while Smallwood’s grocery will occupy the south half in a modernized facility. The partition will keep the two shops separate with the entrance unchanged.
W H Mann returns to Harlem Montana after Memorial exercises and visits with old friends. He lost four boss horses last spring and suspects theft. He claims many respectable ranchers including women in Montana have long engaged in horse rustling, paying men for each stray horse calf or steer found in the pastures with no questions asked.
In Minot, Dr A J McCannel and J H Tompkins won the city’s hot school board race defeating Socialist candidates Emma Pooler and Alma Thomas by about three to one. Total votes were 719 with strong showings for Scarlett. New law required auto transportation to polls. Socialist ticket saw reduced totals.
In Burt, Judge Davis discussed his congressional bid while Ed Kelley quipped that airship candidates fall once. The Hurt district approved a consolidated school plan 52 to 32, centering the central building at the Somers site and replacing three schools with two new ones. Bonds are planned for fall after crops.
J. M. Shirley reports brisk business with BE M. F. and Flanders automobiles this season. For moderate priced cars, the stock is popular and draws many satisfied customers in Minot and surrounding areas.
The baseball season starts today with Minot facing Rugby at the park on East Fifth Street. The same teams play again tomorrow, Carrington visits for two games on Saturday and Sunday. McCarthy the catcher arrives from St Paul where he played earlier this season. He previously played in Springfield Michigan with the Three Tic league. Doyle the outfielder who once played here with Alexandria returns. Heal from Jamestown has been hired. Minot will field an all star squad.
The grand lodge of the Masonic bodies of the state convenes in Minot for four days starting June 18 attracting nearly 500 guests. Blue Lodge sessions run June 18 19 with a third degree exemplified by Westhope. Tuesday night features work. Wednesday hosts a temple reception ball and luncheon. Chapter and Eastern Star sessions follow June 20 21 with Royal Arch work Thursday night.
Gollmar Bros. circus, among the best visiting North Dakota, will perform in Minot on July 1. It marks their return after a two year absence. Martin Enceseth has sold his name to Mr. Perkins, Rogers Lumber Co. auditor. Co. D. will occupy the new armory in about ten days.
The Independent prints a clear statement from J. H. Bradford, candidate for state's attorney of Wart county. Bradford pledges to enforce laws as written without fear or favor. He has long been known for honesty and reliability, with a record of keeping promises and strong qualifications for office.
Republican candidate Bent H. Bradford declares his bid for Ward County State Attorney on the June 26 1912 primary ballot. He pledges to enforce the law impartially reduce expenditures and work with county officials while seeking the best interests of the people based on his eleven years of legal practice in Minot and service as Assistant State Attorney.
J P Lundgren and brother C C Lundgren formerly of Minneapolis sue Cairncross Automatic Plow List Co. in this city to recover stock alleges fraud and seeks 300 for each share. Attorney Doherty represents the plaintiffs.
Witnesses in the Amundsen case are subpoenaed to appear on June 11 when the trial will begin at Crosby. Proceedings start with the court in session and the case moves forward with the first testimonies expected.
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