Death at St Mary's Church in tragic accident
Mary Botz thirteen died at St Marys Catholic church near Foxholm after becoming trapped by a window while attempting to close doors. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon and her body was found by her mother when she could not unlock the secured doors. Funeral held Sunday at the church, with hundreds in attendance and pallbearers among her young friends. Mary, daughter of John Botz Jr and wife, lived near Foxholm after moving from Larimore. She was bright, musical, and loved by many in the community.
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John Botz, Jr
Mary
John Botz Jr
Foxholm
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Botz
Independent
Father Berg
St. Mary's Church
Little Mary
Rowan
Clouse Schneider
Hoff
Brennan
Goble
Gruber
Mary Botz
Larimore
Ward County
Mr. Witham
Ohio
Truax Family Guests In Twin Cities Report
Mrs. C F Truax and children visit in the Twin Cities and will be away several weeks. Mr. Truax accompanied them to Fargo where he stayed to attend the El Zagle Shrine meeting with sixty seven participants. Crosby farmer Elling Anderson dies in a steam plow accident when his sons fail to see him and start the engine. A Ray man builds a 500 barrel cistern to catch soft water for sale. Bisbee laborer Charles Smith falls on stairs, breaks neck, left paralyzed. Bowbells shooter Erick Mattison pardoned. son Martin remains jailed at Bismarck.
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C. F. Truax
Twin Cities
Cies
Zo Much Per
Chas. Smith
Girl Horribly Cut By Barbed Wire
A twelve year old girl, Jean Skeech, suffered severe barb wire injuries after roaming near stretched fencing. She received eighteen stitches, with deep facial wounds but survived. Simon Witham presented relics from 1830 including old letters, notes, and an epitaph from Revolutionary War soldier James Spencer, with observations on old handwriting and aging paper.
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Jean
Simon Withan
Minot Lawyer Johnson Seeks Republican Governor Nomination
Minot lawyer and public figure C A Johnson enters the race for the Republican nomination for governor. A longtime resident, legislator, and Ward County contributor, he is described as energetic, hardworking, and trusted by Republicans and townspeople. His Scandinavian heritage and solid business record underpin his campaign image.
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Minot
C. A. Johnson
Johnson
Ward County
Blaze destroys opera house and Grand hotel at Garris
A $110000 blaze swept Garris damaging the opera house beyond salvage after a rapid upper story fire. An attempted dynamite cut failed due to insufficient charges. The same fire also engulfed the Grand hotel, leaving extensive destruction in its wake.
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Garrison
Opera House
Jane Adams and the Hull House Ideal for Minot
A discussion on securing a Hull House in Minot centers on finding a guiding figure like Jane Adams. The piece argues character over charity alone, praising Adams for balancing sympathy with common sense and urging a dedicated, labor‑driven approach to alleviate suffering.
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Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Hull House
Jane Adams
Lincoln
Chicago
Miss Adams
Minot
Hull
Wordy sermon on virtue ends with local notes
A midwestern column mixes opinions on humility and charity with local society news. J L Killion withdraws from railroad commissioner race for harmony, Brinsmade to host Gopher Day June 19 with baseball games horse racing and a large bowery dance. George Martin and wife return from Seattle after two weeks aboard four warships. The Towner Tribune has been enlarged with more advertising and news.
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Brinsmade
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Jourgen Olson
Minot Land
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Donald
Ross Banus Wey
Rypre Ns
Simon Witham
Cc. A. Johnson
Grand Hotel
W. H. Reighart
G. N. Railway
Earth
J. L. Killion
Harmony
Mr. Killion
Dai George Martin
Seattle
Towner Tribune
F. Spalding
Supreme Court
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