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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
5
A remorseful thief confesses in a letter to Julius Weinrebe of Minot North Dakota recounting a Friday night theft of six dollars from the till. He returns the money by draft and pleads forgiveness while describing a guilty conscience and fear of law enforcement.
J Palmer Collins, stepping into Lachlan Campbell, demands stage realism and religious reverence. A New York state first night mishap replaced the reading with Tom Paine’s Age of Reason, prompting careful book selection by the company and property staff.
The Branch store announces a rapid sale of men’s and boys’ clothing and shoes valued at about 4000 to clear out stock. After disposal the shop will specialize in ladies’ goods only. Advert mentions a sale this week and urges quick purchase.
Card expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for help and comfort after the death of a wife and mother. They extend heartfelt thanks and wish blessings in return, signed by Eld. Skinner and children.
A whist game in Kenmare drew attention as a large crowd gathered to watch a match described as a substantial event, though details remain sparse.
Mohall North Dakota March 12 1908 announces as Republican nominee candidate for Ward County Auditor requests votes at the election to be held June 24 1908 from electors of the county.
Dr. Guy Stone from Davenport Iowa opens offices in the Frank block Minot notes he expects better opportunities after building a fine Iowa practice. He is a former U S Army expeditioner. The Dijon Family Theatre will move from the Robbins building to the Mercanthe block for larger quarters.
A group led by G L McHattle and five neighbors were arrested for malicious mischief after moving lumber from Lawrence Gregerson s shack onto a vacant lot. Judge Murray dismissed the case after promises to return the lumber and noted local mischief.
A marriage occurred at the German Lutheran parsonage with Rev. H Kettler officiating H Kuckenbecker of Minot marrying Inez Johnson of Buxton. Reception hosted by groom’s parents 10 miles south with dancing and gifts. Also a government tax receipt for a Retail Liquor Dealer issued to Henry Soderberg of Flaxton posted at his building dated March 10 1908.
County commissioners cannot provide seed grain for needy farmers this spring due to lack of legal authority. State's Attorney McGee states no statute permits such county action, despite a prepared resolution to issue notes or sell 20,000 bushels of seed grain.
The First Commissioner district leader R. W. Hamilton urges county commissioner Emerson to seek reelection. The paper endorses Emerson as honest, upright and capable and predicts nomination and likely victory, noting good men are hard to find and urging return to office if he consents.
The Sebbie Burns club met March 3 at Dr. and Mrs. A J Mc Vannell with an impromptu Burns program and refreshments. Officers elected for the year are President Wm Hetherton Sr Vice President W C Hunter Secretary Dr A J McConnell Assistant Secretary Rev MacMullen Treasurer Miss Kate Wilkinson. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Dolph Heinze of Lynch. County commissioners are in sessions this week as Arne Anderson announces candidacy for Fourth District Republican commissioner, noting White Earth has not had a county representative in years and that he has nine years residency there and runs the local Farmers elevator.
Permanent organization formed as A J De Lance of Ward County elected president for the first year. Officers include David Stewart La Mou county vice president and Dan Wright Richland secretary treasurer with seven directors to be appointed. The meeting in Fargo drew over a hundred commissioners and featured remarks by James B Boyle on economics. Western counties seek assistant veterinarians to curb glanders and Ward county pays 50 000 a year for prosecuting blind piggers amid prohibition pressure.
Citizens weigh a large field for Minot's next mayor with candidates including William Dunnell of Minot Flour Mill backed by Civic League and Petey Vandenoever an experienced city worker. Others named are John Fahey T I Malick Bronner Sanborn Jacobson Grow and more. incumbent CG Greenleaf eyes U S Senate while Mayor Murphy stays out.
Jourgen Olson reports money scarce in Iowa after transacting real estate business. He still has a penny owed to Joan on land, a fortunate note amid tight finances.
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