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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1908

Page

9

Minot Market Day Draws Huge Crowd and Strong Prices

Minot's first market day attracted a large crowd, with sales totaling 4207.70 dollars. Auctioneers Henry Hecht and local buyers handled entries from horses to hogs and sheep, while future sales plan to accept bankable paper and cash. The event touched on local politics and a state court hearing, with women’s voting rights discussed in relation to superintendent elections and author Minnie Badlong noted for library leadership. The next market day is set for June 30 and organizers expect more listings.

Minot Henry Hecht Hecht Mr. Bach Frank H. Lade McGregor Bros Geo. A. Nichols Gilroy & Hetherton Scofield Bros

Asbestos Paper Tie to New Democratic Weekly

Dank Greenleaf announced orders for three tons of asbestos paper and a barrel of red ink for the new Democratic weekly. Glenburn residents moved to Minot on Tuesday while Editor Gilbertson and about a dozen others observed the skyline and streetcars.

New Democratic Weekly Glenburn Minot Gilbertson

Lost Is Found and Happy Town Notes

Midtbo the congressional candidate is found and Dr Schelbers collects a thirty cent reward. Mrs Holcomb hosts an automobile party for eight M E Sunday school girls, followed by a spider web game, nerves test, and refreshments with eight named participants. Farmers meeting at Columbus attracts 27 candidates, Gov Devine speaks, trains rerouted due to Montana washouts. Independent gains subscribers as farmers see value. Wood brothers fined 2500 each for conspiracy and mail fraud. former Minot business. Several locals attend German Baptists convention in Des Moines Ta. Dudley Nash praised as clean bid for Ward County State's Attorney. Break-in at Shotms Drug Store. suspect arrested then released. prior attempt noted.

Holcomb Belgea Avenue M. E. Sunday School Henretta Rudd Agnes Suckstorff Florence Duncan Ethel Hurd Madaline Irish Annie Olson Ethel Barlow Eva Freemore

Goss Explains Court Work In Ward County District

E B Goss defends his record as Eighth District judge addressing rumors of unfinished business. He cites population and wealth growth since 1905, noting Ward and Williams counties expanded and court filings rose. yet pending civil cases dropped from about 350 to under 250 and criminal cases rose modestly with improved efficiency. He argues costs rise with public growth and asserts no extra staff were provided, offering figures from Clerk J I Smith to support increased district activity and his own continued service.

Eighth Judicial District Palda Bottineau McHenry Ward Williams Alfred McKenzie T Am Legislative Assembly Hattvnew Williams County Ward County Register of Deeds Register of Deeds Office District Court Public Service J. E. Smith North Dakota J. B. Smith E. B. Goss

Much Feeling Over Road Closing

Farmers northwest of the city rally over the closing of a northeast road trimmed by John E Reed Frank Linda and Jos Linnertz with road overseer Ross Johnson. The long used route may be a public highway and a July 1 hearing before Judge Goss will decide the legal fate of the reopened road.

John E. Reed Frank Linda Reed Linda Jos. Linnertz Harrison Township Ross Johnson Goss

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Stockwell Wisconsin O'Leary the Independent State of Alfred Gordon Justice Clarke Murphy Flaxton Gordon Flaxton Times Midtbo Congress Dr. Schelbers Columus Devine Northern Pacific Montana Great Northern The Independent Kenmare Columbus Fabrick A. A. Robinson Calgary Robinson Magic City Wood Brothers Edwards-Woods Commission Co Morris St. Paul B. Dresher Chas, Funderberg D. M. Shorb Mr. Strycher D. S. Wolfe Surrey Des Moines Dudley L. Nash Nash Ate Meone Shotm Inolice Day A. Sorenson
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