Old Setlers Picnic at No Man's Land Delights Locals
The Old Setlers’ picnic near Burlington drew a large crowd with dancing led by Van Wagoner’s orchestra and a mix of old time tunes and polkas. Awards went to Elmer Francis and Erik Hustad for horseshoes, with games, feasting, and a Fe rechment stand entertaining attendees. The issue also notes a separate Carpio Donnybrook ball game and harsh racial commentary about negro women.
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No Man's Land
Carpio
Burlington
Association
Independent
Hmit
van Wagoner
Wri
Jos. Rowan
John Ebr
Germany
D. Kelley
Elmer Francis
Erik Hustad
Foote
Mr. Foote
James Johnson
Minot
Keavin’s Department Store Holds Mammoth Price Cutting Sale
Keavin’s Department store, led by proprietor Keavin, hosted a mammoth sale timed with the circus and spring rush. The event drew thousands including farmers from across the state and crowds at bargain counters, with Saturday hailed as a historic peak.
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John J. Keavin
Keavin
Per E Lindquist Corrects Grand Valley Letter
A Grelland resident informs the Independent an error occurred in last week’s Grand Valley correspondence. Per E Lindquist relinquishes Canadian claim July 5 and plans to come under the crown. Shooting begins 1 30 on that day as part of Independence Day events with purses. Carl Herzig from Hardisty attends the old settlers gathering. Kenmare Gun club hosts a Burlington picnic and third annual tournament on Monday. Franz Herzig of Burlington noted among attendees.
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Per E. Lindquist
Grelland
Independent
Grand Valley
Per
Canada
Carl Herzig
Hardisty
Alta
Kenmare
H. Ackerman
Walter Ackerman
Kenaston
Hills
Horace Guinn
Vera Saunderson
Mapelle Carpenter
Maxbass
N. D. Mra
D. M. Bicknell
Jack Mortell
Mr. McNulty
Peterson Ranch
Pretty Prairie Romance Ends in Ward County Marriage
Ernest Guinn of Coulee North Dakota and Edith Spalding of Rathstone Idaho wed in Pretty Prairie Monday at 3 pm by Judge Davis. They honeymoon in Minot and plan to reside in Coulee. Guinn is a farmer with Ward county ties since 1903 after leaving Kimball Minnesota.
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Ernest Guinn
Coulee
N. D
Edith Spalding
Rathstone
Idaho
Davis
Minot
Guinn
Ward County
Kimball Minn
Fle
The Best He Ever Saw at Leland Department Store Sale
The Leland Department Store in Minot runs a major sale starting Saturday and extending to Wednesday. G. O Frank reports it is the best sale in the store’s history with immense crowds and high cash flow. The event, under the T. K. Kelley Sales System, features P. Murphy overseeing advertising and sales strategy as a veteran postmaster of advertising.
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Minot
G. O. Frank
Leland Department Store
Leland Department
Independent
G. O Frank
Mr. Frank
Coun
T. K. Kelley
Minneapolis
P. Murphy
Murphy
Hills area social notes and crop outlook in Kenaston region
Community items list picnics, circus trips, baptisms, weddings, and visits across Hills Kenaston Donnybrook and surrounding towns. Names include Ackerman Guinn Carpenter McNulty Stakston Larson and Swenson. Crops look promising and harvest may bring larger incomes.
Burlington Mail Sack Accident Delays Ward County Independents
A Burlington report describes a mail sack carrying Ward County Independents for Burlington tearing open after falling under a train Friday night. The contents scattered, many Independents were blown away. editors promise another installment. Louis Pierson, new editor from Mayre Montana, visited the city Monday and spoke of strong prospects and plans for a top Montana plant outside the city.
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Burlington
Ward County
Louis Pierson
Mavre
Mont
Pierson
Montana
Vague Remark about Attraction in Corner Conversation
The speaker questions whether it was a girl who drew him to a corner and notes that one cannot always tell. The remark hints at uncertainty about motives and who might have influenced the scene.
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Sit
Bierly Weds as Minot Notes Local Events
Louis J Bierly of Minot wife Miss Frank of Sawyer in a week of social notices. The groom, a city treasurer and grocer, is praised for his public service while the bride is described as highly regarded. Also noted: J W Erickson underwent eye surgery performed by Dr A D McCannell.
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Bickford
Louis J. Bierly
South Hill
Bick
Sawyer
Wm. C
Bierly
Minot
J. W. Erickson
Carpio
A. D. McCannel
Talcott Named Republican Gubernatorial Candidate
Stalwarts reportedly settle on Senator Talcott as Republican governor candidate. Four years ago he was seen as an insurgent but switched to stalwarts and led the faction in the last legislative session. Talvert Judd Moore and others are credited with opposing key legislation in the final assembly night.
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Bismarck
N. C
Talcott
Talott
Talvert
Judd Fa Moore
Legislative Assembly
Burke and Ladd clash over state food inspections
Special to the Independent reports Gov. Burke not fully satisfied with Prof. Ladd’s state food inspections. The governor questions whether favored foods are trust products and plans a careful review to ensure no errors by Ladd. Meanwhile local items note purchases for the Boyer building and Elks Home, a newborn son to the Emersons, a marriage of Getts and Jessie Houghton, andWisconsin crops outlook. White Bros. Ice Cream in Minot offers spot cash for sweet cream.
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Bismarck
N. D
The
Independent
Burke
Prof. Ladd
Ladd
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E. D. Kelley
E. D. Jainer
Ed. Kelley
John P. Shields
Michael Muir
John King
Lewis Peterson
Peter Fugelso
Nell McDougall
Mar ‘Il
Grounds
Frank Kirke
E. D. Skinner
North Or
South Dakota
Donnybrook
Demons
Curple
Leo Goverchiesky
Wallace
Tagus
Keavin’s
Ason
Minnesota
Japan
E. EC. Fritz & CO
Pretty Prairie Romance
Misnes McNulty
Wm. Orth
Jean Spooner
Mabel Carpenter
Bowbells
T. Larson
Veek
Odin Wold
Larson
Misses Kyles
Christenson
Ed. Boran
Mary Nybakken
Christ Swenson
L. T. Larson
Peter Kyle
John Stakston
L. P. Peterson
Annis Larson
Emma Larson
Pearle
Spokiie
Louis Bierly
Afton
H. Benno
Treas
Star Route
Frank
the Independent
White Bros. Ice Cream Factory
Henry Hurd
Boyer
Elks
Louis Emerson
R. H. Emerson, Jr
J. W. Smith
Surrey
St. Croix County
Wis
Wisconsin
White Bros
Minot Bank
Messenger
Lars
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