Independent Man Tours New Granville Gordon GN Branch
An Independent reporter rode the new GN branch from Granville to Gordon on a Saturday. The work is active with hundreds of workers moving dirt to form a solid grade. Land values rise as relinquishments and deeds top new highs and towns along the line spring up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stony Tee
Granville-Gordon
Granville
Gordon
North Dakota
Mohall
Renville
Walter
Wilson Walter
Myron Hunt
C. B. Colcord
Henny Luoechel
Healy
Contractor Murphy
Cook Vivian
Murphy
Iron Horse
Wild Man Seen In Hills Again Near Town
Reports say a man matching the wild figure description has appeared in the hills for nearly two weeks, chased by locals and seen by Geo Morrow’s boy, J A Erickson, and others. Sheriff Scofield joined searches as crowds gathered, some claiming clothing contrasts while others say naked. Residents speculate a prank and tip tar and feathers as punishment if caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Morrow
J. A. Erickson
Scofield
Swallpox Outbreak Warns North Dakota Residents
Piven warns the swallpox in North Dakota is worsening each year and now more severe than last year. Vaccination urged, citizens advised to notify the health officer if ill. Also notes Fairview school exercises led by Miss Ida Timpleman and Mrs Vesper with a full house.
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Piven
North Dakota
Fairview School
Ida Timpleman
Vesper
Campbell Grew Eloquent In Donkey Case At City Jail
Al Campbell and H J Taylor faced a hearing in the city jail over the killing of Campbell’s donkey by Taylor’s shot mocking birds. Judge Murray bound Taylor over with $200 bond to next term. Taylor returned to work on his truck patch. Justice Cooper heard Campbell’s plea, defending the donkey and criticizing city tax and infrastructure needs while outlining local improvements.
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Campbell
al Campbell
H. J. Taylor
Taylor
Murray
Justiceooper
Christ
Jerusalem
Minot
Ernie
Tompkins
Dan Iimball
Justice Cooper
New Presses and Engine Bought for Independent Office
The Independent reports the purchase of a Cranston cylinder press described as among the best for the northwest, and a Handy Andy gasoline engine plus other equipment. Installation will occur in about two weeks, after which the office aims to be one of the finest in the west.
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Cranston
Northwest
Independent
Handy Andy
West
Lawrence Dead After Caustic Potash Incident
Lawrence Geo. Lawrence died Friday after taking a half ounce of caustic potash in a personal crisis. He was buried in this city and was a half brother to Mrs. Geo. Hecker of this city. He owned a farm 10 miles north of town. Fred J. Willman, Plant Rubber Co. representative, who farms 12 miles southwest, is described by his wife as a cruel husband. He stole dish towels to use as markers in his fields and lured his wife on a ride to count wheel revolutions with a string.
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Lawrence
Geo. Lawrence
Geo. Hecker
Fred J. Willman
Plant Rubber Co
Strikes Gamblers Hard in Sunday Sermon
Pastor Edgar Jones of the Methodist Church denounces gambling and saloon profits as morally degrading. He cites theft, fair wages, and slander as modern sins, arguing a saloon business is less virtuous than gambling and urging church protest to uphold moral standards. Also includes a Minn. county land tour note and a Minot farm listing by Murray & Nixon.
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Edgar Jones
Methodist Church
M. BE
Church of ‘Christ
Minot
G. N
Murray & Nixon
N. Dak
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Wild Man
New Press
Oakland
J. A. Larson
Redwood County
Minn
Ward County
Minnesota
P. P. Lee’s
California
P.P. Lee
Minot, N. D
Ynic Rustad
Hawley’s Drug Store
Canton
New York
Co. F. Ferber
P. P. Lee
McCoy
Queensware and Nations
Cail
Hiddenwood
All Points
Office of
Williams’ & Wright
R. W. Jones
Hocking Valley
Ramstad St
Grand Forks Mere
Minot Union-made
Goodyear
Boyer & Lindberg
E. H. Stennick
Minot, North Dakota
P. Ildvedsen
Minot, N. Dak
Cannon Ball River
Hottinger County
General Land Office
Busines Spillane & Hall
Dacotah Hotel Block
Ward County Independent
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