Minot High Graduates 29 in Opera House Ceremony
The Minot high school class of 1911, twenty-nine members strong, received diplomas at a crowded ceremony in Jacobson’s Opera House. Pres J H Tompkins conferred diplomas as the band played The Bridal Rose and speakers delivered talks on dry farming and ideals. The event featured class poems, history, and a valedictory by Clarence M Dale, amid decor and a festive post in the castle hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bapt. Wolfe
Iver H. Johnson
North Dakota
Gladys Scofield
Elizabeth Crags
Rhine
Adolph Garden
Myrtle Scofield
John Rohwedeer
Howard Huston
Clarence M Dale
Alma Johnson
Pres
J. H. Tompkins
Board of Education
Minot
Bismarck
Geo. Banga
Order
Washington, D. C
Minot Lodge No. 6
George W. Wison
Stanley
E. D. Kelley
John Bruegger
Williley
Williston
The
Home Association
John L. Fahey
C. B. Bach
John Bhr
Jourgen Olson
G. N. Martin
John Bates
H. Auslander
Woodruff & McGulpin
D. A. Dinnie
Jourgen O]son
C. 5. Bacb
John Lynch
Mason and Dixon
Knights of Pythias Castle
K. P. Lodge
Henry
Valley City
Aoting
G. W. Wolbert
M. M. Chatfield
Char. Grow
Velva
Bantry
Can
Ed Kress Starts Hardware and More in Des Lacs
Ed G. Kress, after eleven years with Martin Jacobson hardware, opens a new Des Lacs venture. He takes over the old Bradley stand and sells hardware furniture and tin shop supplies, offers undertaking and pump repair. Minot townspeople regret his departure.
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ED Kress
Des Lacs
G. Kress
Martin Jacobson
Jacobson & Pugelso
Bradley
Minot
Eagles Plan Picnic Prison School and Carnival Near City
The local Eagles aerie plans a big picnic next Sunday at woods east of the city. Public invited with tickets. men pay one dollar while women and children enter free. Music by Quigley’s orchestra, band concert, races, and other athletic events advertised with anticipated large turnout.
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Eagles
Quigley
The
Wagle
Minot Plans Grand Fourth of July Celebration in Northwest
A large public celebration is organized by Minot citizens for July 4th in the northwest part of the state. Events include vaudeville, open air entertainments, greased pole, foot races, and a sham battle between Company D Minot and Company B Williston. Baseball games feature six teams. a dusk fireworks display ends the day. A flying machine exhibition may appear in the afternoon, with most events free.
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Minot
Himsel
Halvor L Halvorson for President
Halvor L Halvorson, a prominent attorney, is urged as a candidate for city commission president. Supporters praise his public spirit and business probity while noting the sacrifice for a professional man to enter such office. Election push extols his loyalty and civic virtue.
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Halvor
E Halvorson
Minot
Halvorson
Halvor L. Halvorson
Petition Remonstrates Against Minot Normal School Site on South Hill
Three petitions circulate in Minot opposing the North Dakota Normal School site chosen by the school board on the south hill. Signers claim only ten percent of citizens favor the plan and note distance from population center and travel costs for attendees. Proponents include Brick Ramstad John Wallin and J M Devine. Reports say Ward street grading to the hill is discussed with estimated ten to fifteen thousand dollars, potentially creating a fine road to the hill. objections cite expense and maintenance costs.
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Norn School Board
Minot
New Normal School
Minol
Brick Ramstad
John Wallin
J. M. Devine
Ward Street
Ery
New Directors Elected to Commercial Club Board
Six new directors were elected Tuesday for the Commercial club. Named are L. EB Miller Gee W Kemper J C Smallwood H H Kemper D A Fisher and Norman Ellison. Remaining holdovers are E S Person W F Dietz J B Taylor H L Halvorson and A M Thomps. A good board.
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The
Commercial Club
L. Eb, Miller, Gee
W. Kemper
J. C. Smallwood
H. H.kemper
D. A. Fisher
Norman Ellison
E. S. Person
W. F. Dietz
J B. Taylor
H. L. Halvorson
A. M. Thomps
Stenvick May Seek City Commission Presidency
E H Stenvick may enter the race for the Minot City Commission presidency. He is urged by friends and rivals alike. Stenvick is a game warden and Democratic boss and would likely manage the city duties if elected.
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Stenvick
E. H. Stenvick
Sten
Minot
Auto Collide Injures Scofield and Haley Near Windsor Hotel
Ray Scofield and Miss Helen Haley were thrown from their carriage when Judge Murray s auto struck the hind wheel. Scofield suffered cuts and knee injury with facial bruising. Haley was only slightly hurt as the buggy was badly wrecked.
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Ray Scofield
Helen Haley
Windsor Hotel
John J Lee Opens Real Estate Office
John J Lee opens a real estate office in the C A Johnson block. He previously served as Ward County sheriff and was a successful dealer at Carpio, and he has not forgotten the business.
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John Lee
John J. Lee
C. A. Jochnson
Lee
Ward County
Carpio
Dorr Carroll A Candidate For City Commission
We learn before going to press that Dorr H. Carroll, a prominent Minot attorney, is a candidate for the city commission. John E. Greene may also become a candidate. We are confident a lawyer will head city affairs.
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Dorr Carroll
Dorr H. Carroll
Minot
John E. Greene
City commission president needed before election
The Optic urges a public spirited citizen to step forward as city commission president before the June 12 election. The piece notes the office brings grief and that no one has declared themselves, despite growing public impatience.
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Opera House
Pres. Tompkins
Dorman
V. G. Dorman
Aerocourt
Dewey
Elks Home
Elk’s
George Bange
Grand Forkhe
Ehr'e Woods
L. Sherman
F. L. Sherman
James Scofield
Granville
W. E. Stavens
Penitentiary
Slavens
Noah
Hart
Swalstead
Minot, N. D
C. H. Dahl
Kenmare
Philip Conroy
Conroy
Riverside
Pete Sheehan
Rugby
Ole Olson
Dale
Gradi
Ais SO. Main ST. Minot, N. D
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