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The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1909

Page

9

Prominent S D Citizen Here Over Two Inches of Rain in May

F C Robinson, South Dakota railroad commissioner, vacationing with his son A A Robinson, notes May rainfall at 2.67 inches and discusses prosperity, land values, and railroad valuation. He bought two lots on Reishus street for 49000 to keep access to his elevator open, opposing closure of the north end of Reishus Street.

S. D A. A. Robinson Hoff F. C. Robinson South Dakota Seatte Groton North Dakota Robinson South Dakota Board of Commissioners South Makota John J. Bates J. C. Hoff Reishus Street First Street The Soo

Burke Used Horse in Escaping From Bismarck

Word reached the penitentiary that the horses Burke used during his Wednesday afternoon escape have been found near McKensie. Authorities suspect he released the horse to aid his flight east of the place as searchers flood the area with circulars and photographs. His family lives at Oriska on a nearby farm and detectives closely watch that area as a likely escape route.

Bismarck N. D Tom Burke McKensie Burke Tiven Oriska

Commission System Crisis Delays City Warrants Payment

President Clark refuses to sign canvassed returns delaying warrants for recent election payments. Monday night council debates funding as commissioners take over duties. City officials expect funds replenishment within two months from county money to pay warrants.

Clark Commission Cornell Secretary of State Minot Commis Nhn

McGreggor Encounters Two Thugs Outside Livery Barn

J A McGregor reports an attempted mugging near his East First street home after midnight. Two men, one tall and built, the other short and stout, approached and warned him to go home. He alerted police. the suspects fled. The same night they also robbed a Minot citizen of four dollars in change.

J. A. McGregor Mr. McGregor East First Street R. Hamilton Mr. Hamilton Hamilton Minot

Dunaevski Leaves Minot for Texas Conservatory

Prof Dunaevski will depart Minot Academy of Music to become director of music at the Plainview Texas Conservatory. He leaves after ensuring a competent successor and will not depart until his affairs are settled. The Minot academy has grown under his leadership and he is praised for his abilities and plans for the school’s future.

Conservatory Plainview, Texas Prof Dunaevski Minot Academy of Music Conservatory of Music Plain‘ylen Panhandle Texas Jan van Wardrogan Dunaeveki Plainview

Terrible Experience On the Prairie

T. M. Cooney a Palermo attorney fractured his leg just above the ankle in a runaway two miles from Palermo near a G. N. gravel pit. Mrs Cooney aided by workmen walked to the pit for help as the injured man shouted, then he was brought to Minat and placed in Northwestern hospital where he is improving.

T. M. Cooney Palermo G. N Mrs. Cooney Roth Minat Northwestern Hospital

Suspect in Grace Burns Case Identified and Held

Charles McCartney alias Roy Smith, long sought in the Grace Burns murder, is in Leavenworth with parole due Aug 8 1910. He is to be brought to Fargo for trial as details connect him to the 1907 death of 15 year old Burns whose body was found after she vanished June 21.

Grace Burns Fargo Charles McCartney Roy Smith Leavenworth Kansas U. S Shea Gil Stout McCartney Haseen McCartney Goodhart Tommy Ryan Cass County Tommy Jim Hilda 4. Burns Deah

Ratu Interferes with Race at Williston Meet

Rainy weather cancels Tuesday Williston races after interference by Ratu. Mrs. Wm Ward of Glenburn underwent a successful operation at Northwestern hospital Tuesday morning and is expected to return home in a few days, with Mr Ward staying in Minot through the two days.

Ratu Williston Wm. Ward Glenburn Northwestern Hospital

Union National Bank Promotes Policy and Trust

The Union National Bank emphasizes good policy and sense in business. It highlights its reputable officers and safeguards, inviting present customers and prospects to open accounts. The bank claims ample resources and prompt service, notingFarm Loan Department offers low rates and favorable terms.

Union National Bank

Minot Valuation Rises as City Board Sets Tax Base

The Minot city council sits as a board of equalization and reports total assessed value of $1,762,650, up $110,000 from last year. North Minot not included this year would have raised the figure toward two million. assessed land $682,188 and buildings $611,905 with personal property taxes totaling $468,557.

City of Minot North Minot

Minot Land Office to Appoint T. E. Olsgard

Reports indicate the next register at the Minot Land Office will be T. E. Olsgard a prominent Minot attorney and former receiver. He is described as a capable choice likely to win broad political support. Popular sheet music 10 cents at Taylor's Drug Store.

Minot Land Office T. E. Olsgard Minot Olsgard Land Office Taylor's

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