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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1903
Page
5
A dated 1902 notice concerns a disputed matter over a post office in Minot North Dakota. The entry references a 1879 action and a June 18 1902 filing. The fragmentary text signals a legal or administrative claim tied to postal matters and locality. Further specifics are not provided in the readable lines.
John Gustaf, an Amu moose hoe imaker, was arrested in Lateran Canada on a charge of stealing a horse and buggy from A McDonald. Sheriff Scofield retrieved him from Portal and jailed him. Gustaf then drove a horse to Minot, lost a horse, hired another, sold the rig in Donnybrook, trained to Bowbells, hired a new team to Estevan, and acted erratically claiming to be a school superintendent.
Chas P Kinney a prominent Mason died suddenly of heart disease at Foxholm farm Sunday afternoon. Age given as 61, unmarried. Brother to Mrs Dumphey of Minot, longtime railroad figure formerly in Larimore. Remains brought to Minot Tuesday and buried at Rox Hill cemetery. Funeral held from Dumphey residence at 2 pm under Masonic lodge care.
The Independent reports a new Minot school building to rise this summer and be ready for occupancy by September 1. No work will occur until city property valuations are settled since current valuations cap bond issuance. The facility likely sits north of the river and will serve lower grade pupils.
During Miss Emily Orrs two years as superintendent of the county hospital, exactly 4400 patients were admitted and very few died. The hospital is crowded now, with six patients admitted by Dr Crokat in the past two days.
Alfred Blaisdell plans a stylish new residence on his hilltop lots with D A Dinnie contracted for the work. Last year Blaisdell planted a handsome grove and claimed to have the town’s prettiest building.
The Sawyer picnic Wednesday drew a large crowd with a Burling baseball team victory over Minot by 15 to 8. The Minot band provided music for the day and a bowery dance followed in the evening.
A new ice cream factory starts under Mr White near Minot River. He produces cream for local drug stores and restaurants after resigning from the Minot Steam Laundry.
Jorgen Olson who was recently shot in the leg at Bowbells is showing slow recovery in hospital. A further operation was performed on the remaining portion of the leg. The recovery is very slow but ongoing.
A Kenmare man is described as insane and Sheriff Scofield is reported to have Theo in custody at Danestown. Linstid an uxameoman from Iyenville is said to have been brought down Men day.
A diverse Minot area ad column lists items for sale and services including coal supplies Burling ton and Kenmare coal, a for sale or rent real estate parcel with house and barn, a dark bay pony offered for sale, found watch, land scrip for sale, a ranch laborer wanted, a pharmacy call, a soda water ad, and an ice and drug store note. Also appears are public notices and legal summons from Ward County court with details on estates and probate dated May to July 1908.
Notice lists multiple public land filings at Minot North Dakota with dates in 1903 and 1908, naming settlers, witnesses and officials for final proof and residence cultivation requirements. It also records the dissolution of the partnership Gammons and Barrett at the end of the term.
Notices state witnesses and claimants for proof of residence and cultivation on lands in Minot North Dakota. Names include Kamp Grote Hormanson Johnson and Gundberg with dates May 1968 to June 1905 and notices of contest filed by Sam Gustavson against Karl Hausmann. Official actions by R. C. Sanborn Register LeSueur and Bradford Attorneys.
Land Office at Minot North Dakota May 19 2003 notice of intention to make final proof in support of claim. Ezra R Money of Minot ND to prove continued residence. June 29 1903 hearing at Minot ND for SE quarter of section 21 township 139 north range 83 west. Names include G J Toffner Blanche Hagler John O Leary Ferdinand Toffner all of Minot ND. Register RC Saxnonn. LeSueur Bradford Attorneys. 5-20 624
Department of the Interior Land Office at Minot N D gives notice of intention to make final proof for a claim on June 22 1903 before the Register and Receiver. Claimant Albert Kittelson H B No 1201 seeks approval for the vynek and styndy sections 12 township to range 85. Neighbors named include Martin Jacobson Daniel R Jacobson Fredee Dee John Granley all of Des Lacs ND. Atty C ee auhnadee represents the claimant. Minot N D.
States Land Office Minot North Dakota issues a contest against homestead entry 12073 in section 11 township 153 range 84 alleging John Whalen abandoned the land for over six months and failed to reside or improve. Contestants must appear June 19 1903 at 10 am before the Register and Receiver at the Minot Land Office. service could not be effected despite due diligence.
Newton Pact contests Homestead Entry No 13627 by Hans Enger for NW 1/4 and SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 S4 T157 R81 alleging abandonment for over six months and no improvements since entry. Contestants must respond with evidence by June 26, 1905 before the Register and Receiver at Minot Land Office, North Dakota. Attorneys Sanborn Register Bird Sutton Beetle represent contestant.
States Land Office Minot announces a contest by Katie Olson against homestead entry 15074 by Charles M. Strong. Allegations include abandonment of land for over six months and failure to establish residence. Notice is given for hearings at 10 a.m. on June before the Land Office register and receiver in Minot North Dakota.
Notice lists several settlers including ANN SHARP and LAINE WIELEY filing for final proof on their homestead claims in Ward and Ward County North Dakota. Witnesses named include John Prochtowo Cysu Enno William Wite top and others. The notices detail proofs to establish continuous residence and cultivation required before the Register and Receiver at the U S Land Office in Minot.
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