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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1922

Page

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Carnival Attache Poole Killed as Officer Wounds Two

Archer C. Poole of Delaware, a carnival device operator with the Seaplane outfit, was shot dead by Minot police officer J. Sharar after Poole opened fire through a hotel door fatally wounding him. Sharar was struck in the legs and recovered as the coroner ruled Poole died by self defense. The West hotel incident involved Poole, Mrs. L. G. Middleton and her sister Nellie Sprague, with Jesse Gibson also connected to the carnival.

Archer C. Paule Delaware Carnival Minot J. Sharar Sharar Poole West Hotel First Ave L. G. Middleton Swith Jesse Gibson Middleton Ward Arthur Poole S. P. Nielson M. D. Shockley Erfurt Altho St. Joseph’s Hospital Shatar van Fleet Sharnn Minnie Poole van Fleet's Bertel Jacobson S. S R. W Pence W. E. Pratt T. N. Yeomans Nellie Sprague Jesse Gibson Baseball Diamond A.D. Poole Gibson Miss Sprague Carnival Company Sprague Paol Day Sharar Sawyer Untry Pageua

Mack Traynor Elected State Legion Commander at Devils Lake

Mack Traynor of Devils Lake won the North Dakota American Legion state command at last week’s convention in Devils Lake defeating Geo Russ of Bismarck, possibly by acclamation. Tack Williams kept adjutant, Philip Bangs named national committeeman, with M. M. Campbell as vice commander and Roy Baird treasurer among other officers. Wahpeton chosen as 1923 convention city. Ensign and Mrs Sherping return from Mitchell, S D. Commandant Martin reassigned to Huron, and temporary leadership by Commandant Hale and his wife. Both veterans served 18 months overseas. Hale aided in Verdun under shell fire.

Mack ‘Traynor Mack Traynor Devils Lake American Legion Geo. Russ Bismarck Traynor Tack Willams Upshaw Philip Bangs M. H. Sprague M. M. Campbell Bottineau Roy Baird Dickinson Bill Jones Lisbon Till Upshaw Jamestown Fargo Jack Williams Wahpeton Ensign Sherping Salvation Army Mitchell S.D Martin Huron S. D J. M. Hale F Minneapolis Hale Verdun Com. Hale

Forty Years of Ward County History Pageant Planned in Minot

The Minot Association of Commerce plans a large historical pageant July 21 and 22 marking four decades since settlement in the Mouse River valley. The event will involve 400 cast members from UND Playmakers, Minot Normal, and local schools, staged in a natural amphitheater with professional production.

Ward County Pagsant Minot North Dakota Mouse River Minot Association of Commerce University of North Dakota Mihot Melvin B. Johnson John Rogers Fostoria St ix Johnson Jas. S. Miley Minor Association of Commerce Leslie A. Whin Uni Mre Conley Grand Purkesy Phas Uni Lulu Potts Aircans

North Dakota rye reveal fireworks fund for July Fourth

Minot area plans July Fourth events with a rye field prize bearing 25 bushels per acre. Businesses fund park celebrations including flag-raising, swimming contests, athletic events, and prize giveaways. The Minot Association of Commerce coordinates activities at Riverside Park with Scouts, bands, and community sponsors providing trophies, candy, and goods for entrants.

Orlando Brown Minot Hin Brown North Dakota Dakote Minor Association of Commerce Boy Scouts of the D. D. Riley Thore Bridgford Association of Commerce Anderson Drug New York Murniture & Hardware Store Samuelson Shoo Campbell Tompkins Oace Leland Drug Store Taney Benno Drug Co Stone-Ordean-Wells

Credit needed for mixed cropping in North Dakota farmers

President Coulter advocates five year loans with partial payments to shift from one crop to mixed cropping. He cites Wisconsin Minnesota experiences and argues finance must match five year planning. Farmers need long term credit to build fences, silos, machinery, and various feeds before returns accrue from a diversified system.

Nhat Nori Dakota John Lee Coulter North Bukola Agricultura College Cooperstown Coulter Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota Howeyne Ee St Hutton Sys Anders

Boy Hurt In Street Crash As Rotary Notes Breathe City Life

A boy aged about four was critically injured when a horse driven wagon collided with a vehicle in the city. A doctor at the scene and rapid transport to Minot Hospital followed a swift examination. Rotary notes from Monday record Johnny McGuire chairing the meeting and Francis Murphy’s three minute talk on Rotary Education. A violin duet by Otto Ellison and Lafe Flaten pleased attendees, and an electric fan donated by James Milloy was won by C D Lee. Judge K B Leighton joined as a guest, speaking on Minot, the Park City.

Rick Mi Serhold Dune Kenneth Jubry Tori Minot Mrardes Johnny McGuire Rotary Francis + Murphy Wm. P. Stevenson Rotary International Los Angeles Otto Ellison Lafe Flaten James Milloy Association of Commerce C.D. Lee K. B. Leighton Park City

Damaged Vehicle Report From Unclear Source

An unreadable OCR fragment describes a mishap involving a vehicle, damage to a fence, and a stream or water feature. Names, places, and exact actions are obscured, making details speculative.

Danielson Re-elected President in Commerce Association

At a Thursday meeting of the Association of Commerce directors, E. Danielson was re-elected president for a second year. Vice president Lee Hi Piper and treasurer W. J. Gerding were confirmed, with Danielson noted for strong first-year results.

Iielson The Association of Commerce E. Danielson Lee Hi Piper Tranburer W. J. Gerding Mr. Danielson

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