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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1908

Page

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Leeds Farmer Murdered on His Leeds Farm

Hana Halvorson a wealthy bachelor farmer was shot three times in the back and his head mutilated at his Leeds area farm. Paul Jones a young Indiana worker on the Ryan farm near Halvorson has been arrested charged with the crime. Police believe robbery was the motive and note Jones’s inquiries about money and his unexplained whereabouts.

Paul Jones Hana Halvorson Leeds Ryan Halvorson Munierer Jones

Sensational Casselton Story Sparks Local Debate

Cincinnati dispatch from March 10 reports Bertha Ferguson once taught in Casselton public schools and accuses Ohio Board of Examiners of selling certificates for virtue. She testifies before a senate committee about Humphrey’s conduct on a hotel stairway. locals doubt her unsupported claims and question her Casselton ties.

Casselton Cincinnati Bertha Ferguson Camelton N. C Publc Ohio Mate Board of Examiners Mins Ferguson Senate Examiner P. Humphrey Casselion Mise Ferguson Ohio Board of Examiners Gli Villiana Miss Ferguson Villian Misa Ferguson

Explosion at Tilton home injures three occupants near Norwich

An explosion at the Tilton residence three and a half miles northwest of Norwich burned Mrs Tilton, Lennie Horning, and Florence Barton. Firefighters saved the house as investigators note a tunnel under a carpenter shop and a long, concealed escape route used by inmates.

Tilton Norwich Lee Bassanella and Woollnes

Local shopper saves freight by buying at home

A purchaser comparing mall order house prices with a local merchant found grocery orders to last most of the summer and to be delivered to a distant homestead. He concluded he could buy locally and avoid freight and delay, echoing a familiar tale from the area.

Kforeit News

Fire destroys 4H D Wright’s home near Glenburn

Last Saturday morning D Wright of Glenburn south west of town lost his house and all contents in a fire valued around 500 dollars with no insurance. He was at home alone when the blaze started during morning chores and could not save the belongings.

D. Wright Glenburn Mr. Wright Michigan Wright Glenburn Advance Berthold Berthol

Skier Fatally Injured Falling From Norwich Bridge

Greek laborer Geo Frospous employed by the Great Northern died after falling from a high bridge near Norwich while returning to town on skis. He struck a dry spot, stumbled, and sustained a fatal head injury. he died at a local hospital. The item also advertises an acre farm four miles west of Minot, North Dakota, with timber and water.

Geo. Frospous Great Northern A& High Norwich Atinot

The Homely Girl defense by a town reader

A columnist defends the homely girl arguing beauty comes from love and service. The piece notes appearances vary with training and mercy, ending with the proverb it is better to give than receive and a reference to Little Mac. The column contrasts with a Stanley Sun item about a buggy mishap.

Burlington Hawkeye Texas Mac J. K. McLeod Stanley Sun Plaza Jamaica

Alice Sparks Townsfolk With Secret Identity Plea

A letter from a Kenmare admirer pleads for Alice to reveal her last name after her Independent articles stirred interest. The verse suitor from Minot asks for a chance with Alice over the Kenmare rival, expressing affection and shared adventures on land and sea. He signs from Minot, promising more letters if permitted.

Alice Independent Kenmare Minot Alice T

This Man Was Denied Papers

Hilluuboro North Dakota March 12 In Traill county district court Judge Pollock refused second papers for Christian C Eiken deeming him an undesirable citizen The government via John C Eweet opposed granting the petition citing lack of good moral character and associations with a gambling house and other crimes The case signals broader effort to prevent unworthy citizens from naturalization

Ross Valley Heaven Sam Clarke Drake Plaza John Trapp Lincoln N. D Holt Minneapolis Geo. W. Jones Williston Williams County Minot Goss Jones Mercury Sheld Towner B. F. Stewart Norwich Souris Messenger J. J. Somers Walsh County Republican

Henry Cash in Jail After Knife Incident

Henry Cash a Balfour farmer is jailed after his wife’s parents visited and his mother in law clashed with him. He reportedly secured a large butcher knife and chased relatives from his home leading to his arrest. The brief item notes a tense family visit and local arrest.

Henry Cash Balfour Cash Inlaw Henry la Follette North Dakota Taft W. E. Miller Montana Carrington Condo Herald Thompson Tem Paver J. B. Muerer Spokane Willams County Western Express Co Kermit Irobers Williston Davis Williams County

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