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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
1
The Minot event welcomed visiting firemen with addresses at the opera house. parades featured Cooperstown Lakota Wimbleton and others with races and trophies. States Attorney Francis J Murphy was profiled for nomination by Republicans amid flooding damages across the region.
The article extols A. V. Swanson, a Ward County commissioner for over three years and a half, claiming he saved taxpayers more than $50,000 by vigilance against graft and grafters. It lauds his honesty, work ethic, and potential to become sheriff, noting his average county pay of about $370 annually and his role as a barrier between the people and county treasury looting.
The Troyer district voted to consolidate four schools into one at the June election. Bowbells graded school graduated an eighth grade class on May 31 with addresses by Melarland and Lyons and diplomas by Warren. Kenmare graded school followed June 1 with thirteen graduates and short papers. A correction noted election timing changes. General district formation noted for townships 158-159. Sherwood builds a four room school by Simon Olson for 3558 dollars. Clerk enumerations due July 10 for state aid. only students of 60 days qualify. Sacawea monument fund collection by district 30 totals 12 dollars and 22 cents. A. S. Blakey displays a popular electric piano.
John Murmann a La Crosse laborer was struck by Soo engine No 143 at a crossing and thrown from the track. His left ankle was broken and bone protruded. He was taken to the county hospital where the fracture was set. He was intoxicated and did not realize the injury until morning. The engine backed at about twenty five miles an hour and the incident prompts calls for gates and a gateman at the crossing.
H P Kygmyr returns from Forest City Iowa where he tried selling his 50 acre farm. He notes land prices eased from 100 to 75 per acre and says the country has taken a set back. He observes North Dakota’s busier mood and reports Iowa rental scarcity driving renters north.
Mrs. Barney Pitkin died after a long illness at the county hospital. Funeral services were held from Sawyer with Rev. MacMullen officiating. A 26 year old wife and mother, she left a husband, two children, and her parents with several siblings. The Independent notes her passing.
In a twenty round prize bout at the opera house, Mark Nelson of Minot battled Eddie Gardner of Minneapolis until the eleventh round when a severe elbow sprain forced the Minot fighter to quit. Nelson led early with hard rights and a knockdown in round two, while Gardner withstood punishment. Governor Sarles attended with staff. Nelson's arm swelled and he remained game to the end.
June 10 reports from Williston and Tioga recount a 6th inning rally by Leon Hardy's team to edge Tague by a close score. Key players include Tarus Coffaa Brathera Feldmar and Jackson, with umpires Jeffries Hawley and Gorman noted for call quality and strikes recorded. Palermo defeats White Earth 5 to 0 with Cooper, Fossa, Berg, and Kuppang contributing offense.
Notice of the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in Surrey North Dakota on Tuesday July 10 at 2 pm. Three directors to be elected for three years and any other business to come before the meeting. All stockholders urged to attend. H McCeren secretary. 6-144 $28
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