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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
1
W R Mumby pled guilty to publishing indecent material in the Bertholdt Tribune. Judge Pollock fined $10 and required a public apology, citing the editor’s duty to the community and the press mission to avoid corrupting readers. The ruling emphasizes responsible journalism and restraint in publishing.
The obituary recalls Elsie Ann Skinner born February 5 1850 in Laporte Indiana daughter of Samuel and Jane Tennis. She taught school from age 16 and married E D Skinner January 1 1877. They moved to Winnebago Iowa and later to Minot North Dakota as early settlers. Survived by four children with three predeceased, she was active in Congregational Church and Ladies Aid. Her pioneer spirit and devotion marked North Dakota’s development.
At a February 27 1908 meeting in the Masonic Temple the brethren of Mount Temple Lodge express heartfelt sympathy to Brother H D Skinner after the death of his wife. They extend condolences to Skinner and family and order a copy of the resolutions sent to him and recorded in the lodge records. Wm C Hunter chaplain signs the note.
A man from Kenmare North Dakota writes to the local paper seeking correspondence with Alice. He explains he longs for home and companionship after moving from Niagara New York, hopes to learn Alice’s church affiliation, and provides his box 288 Kenmare North Dakota address for replies.
Col Frank H Hyland of Devils Lake Dakota, noted as the area's leading auctioneer, will devote half his time to sales in Ward and adjacent counties. In 1907 his record covers five states and 15 North Dakota counties, second only to one bidder west of the Mississippi. His Lincoln Superior short horn sales in Minot last June showcased his skill and low charges reflect his full time commitment and professional approach.
A 1908 promotional verse extols Minot as the best town for business and pleasure. It promises worker-friendly, lively growth with mentions of mills, drummers, and quick travel, inviting visitors to travel to Minot and enjoy rounds of year round entertainment and friendly novelty.
J J Somers of this city is praised as North Dakota’s leading poet after Jimmie Foley’s departure to the east. The piece highlights his rapid, momentary inspiration, his shift from Minneapolis grocery work to homesteading near Minot, and his famed hoe as a symbol of prairie life. It notes his farm hospitality, political humor, and poems about North Dakotan life, including a published piece by Outing magazine and a verse of hardship along the Minot Trail.
Bradley plans a sale of belongings to fund his move to British Columbia. Auction items include fiftr apple pies buns ginger and coffee with no alcohol. Attendees include D S Petud family Sam Ream and family Earl Gordon W B Burbanker and their families as Surrey residents express regret at his departure.
Andrew Jacobson claims the indepen dent is stronger than a policeman after adding fifty six new times from Tapus Berthold Palermo and Stanley. A valued temm was stolen and a reward offered. Tim taittees were returned.
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