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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1905
Page
3
A brief item notes P A Baykol operates a dairy business serving Minot Central Wreamery. He advertises ready cash orders and prompt fulfillment, with a pricing strategy to deliver 2000 pounds per ton and still earn a living profit. His business is growing as customers realize value.
A notice from the United States Land Office in Minot announces a contest over land claimed by Austin. Contestants must appear June 10 before the Register and Receiver. due diligence shows personal service unavailable. publication ordered.
Notice is given that Agnes Egan formerly Agnes Steedwick has filed for final proof on her lands in Minot N Dakota. Final proof will be June 9 1905 before the Register and Receiver at Minot North Dakota for Lot 4 new witness sec 21 Twp 14 Range 82. Witnesses: James E Peter Hermanson Reuben Strodwick Harry Sursdwick all of Minot. Attorneys Greenlone Leighton Minot.
An article touts Green's August Flower as a remedy for the mental and physical distress labeled a continual strain from money and family troubles. It claims the tonic tones the liver and kidneys, restores appetite, sleep, and vitality, and dispels distress. A trial bottle costs 25 cents, with regular size at ten cents more, sold by Paul V. Coy & Co.
The Union National Bank of Minot in Minot Ward North Dakota is certified by Comptroller Ridgely to commence banking under the provisions of the United States statutes. The authorization is dated April 13, 1905, witnessed by the Comptroller’s seal and signature.
Contested homestead case filed by Kila A. Fedje against Patrick J. Carlson for Lot 3 in Section 6 Township 1610 North Dakota land office in Minot orders notice by publication. Also public land sale announced for Ward County tract in July with required claims by July date.
May 1 opens a city dairy business offering home milk delivery. Interested residents should contact Jos W. Winrar in Minot North Dakota to receive clean rich milk at a fair price.
Chas Sankey, serving six years for robbing the New York store, escaped from the Minot penitentiary brick yards and fled to Bismarck. Penitentiary bloodhounds tracked his trail to a building site where he hid under a structure. After repeated searches, the hounds located him beneath the wall, nearly buried in dirt.
The Crows will open Monday night in Old Virginia for a band benefit, continuing with new acts each night. The troupe is well known locally and expected to entertain the visiting crowds at the races.
Henry Duffy, just back from the penitentiary, describes life inside. He says sixty convicts work in the twine factory, which holds $200,000 worth of stock and may require expansion. The facility houses 188 men and three women, with two women jailed for shoplifting and one for murder.
Harry Muzzy faced a heated contest against John Card for a Minnesota claim near Sawyer. Card, long resident with about 100 acres and a sturdy homestead, alleges Muzzy and allies lied under oath, risking legal action for perjury. The dispute centers on residency and legitimacy of Card’s claim.
The infant’s body was uncovered partially buried in a satchel in East Wang cemetery near Messenden. A young man who buried the infant borrowed a spade from a neighbor and says he moved the body from Minnesota to North Dakota to shield a troubled young woman. He claims the baby was murdered and was about seven days old, neatly dressed, as authorities investigate.
Notice to settlers that Jon A. Cloid has filed for final proof on land in section 22, township 154, range 8, North Dakota. The hearing will be before the Register and Receiver, U.S. Land Office, Minot, North Dakota, on June 13, 1905. Witnesses to prove residence and cultivation include George Needs, Mark Born, Marion Brittan, and J. F. Trombie, all of Minot. Also advertised are chattel mortgage blanks and blank notes for sale at the office.
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