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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
11
Guy F Humphreys and Miss Margaret McKeane were married Wednesday morning at Father Jos Raith's residence. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter McKeane Sr, was a Great Northern stenographer. The groom co-owns the Reporter and leads the Minor Metropolitan band.
The Minot special school district election is set for June 15. Incumbents J. H. Thomp kine and Arthur Le Sueurterm expire. Le Sueur does not seek re election. Mentioned successors include H. J. La Due and J. E. McKoane both with prior education leadership roles. The piece advocates capable candidates for the board.
Dr. A. J. McCannel, Rev. E. B. Johnson, Rev. John Erb, Rev. R. T. Guernsey and others were elected to key posts at the Northwestern Baptist association annual meeting held in Lone Tree. Dr. McCannel was named moderator and also elected vice president of the state association.
Former congressman Thomas Marshall spent about an hour in Minot this afternoon after visiting Williston on real estate business. He denied claims that ex-Senator Hansbrough is politically dead, noting he met with Hansbrough and had dinner with Senator McCumber. He spoke of a recent pleasant European trip and said the United States and North Dakota look very good after it.
A W Tracy and Mrs Jeanette Penny wedded in Rolla ND on Monday June 7 witnessed by Minot friends. They plan lake Upsilon summer residence and Tracy promotes lakefront lots. The Independent extends congratulations to the couple. J C Woodruff returned from Mohall with plans for a new Woodman hall. Minot Light and Telephone Co increases capital stock to 200000. Local farming and building activity noted with optimism for Minnesota farmers. Ward county farmers report good conditions. Edward of Harvey visited Minot. Mr Schaten links to a store at Aurelia.
Attorney J P Conmy says he did not seek a pardon for Abner Brown the piano tuner serving ten years for criminal assault. He did file to have Brown examined by an insanity board amid reports Brown is irrational. If found insane Brown could be deported to Canada with relatives willing to care for him.
William Buchanan, arrested on a petit larceny charge, pleaded guilty before Police Magistrate Church in Grand Forks on June 5 and was fined 50 or 25 days. He stole a $5 law from A F Turner and was jailed for non-support of his large Minot family. He lamented the sentence and predicted reopening of the case, which could not occur.
The T F Renwald Land Agency reports over 4000 acres sold since January 1 to North Dakota buyers and eastern state parties. Land prices are rising with some tracts at $22 per acre. Purchasers include J H Fitzgerald Valley City and Fred Sherrer Barnes County among others. sales cover multiple sections in 81 83 grid and nearby townships.
The Old Settlers Reunion will be held at No Man’s Lay near Burlingston from June 15 for a week. Ed Kelley buys spare ribs and brings a kettle from Ward County 25 years ago. James Johnson will display the first post office box. Two to three hundred are expected in camp. T. B. Willis, a Glenburn farmer, was in Minot Monday.
City council debates street takings and sewer projects while approving five to six thousand dollars in bills. A special election on debt limit increases looms. university graduation counts highlight Ward County’s scholarly output. Park events, gas tests, and local notes fill the page.
Tony Doyle faced arrest on charges of attempting to stab Chas Wyman with a pitchfork. He was released on a $500 bond.
Jacob Renning, the new proprietor, offers high class service with clean rooms and excellent dining. Patrons report better business and growing patronage at moderate prices. Renning is well liked and the hotel’s fortunes improve quickly.
Mrs Nightengale was found not guilty of maintaining a bawdy house in county court. Her husband Dick Nightengale was found guilty and will face sentencing soon with his “need ings” pending.
H Dunn of Burlington grows 20 acres of corn on poorly yielding land once cropped six years. The stand is excellent and harvest looks promising though maturity is uncertain. He planted Northwestern Dent fodder corn and Dakota Sunshine to improve soil for wheat or oats next year.
John Blanchard of Grano pleaded guilty to conducting a blind pig at Grano. He was sentenced to ninety days in the county jail and a fine of 200.
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