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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1908

Page

11

Wm. Bennett Fatally Shot at Glenburn

A 33 calibre bullet mortally wounds Wm. Bennett after a Glenburn day of drinking and unrest. He dies in Minot hospital two days later. Deputy George, Chester Harris, and Sheridan arrest on suspicion. Eyewitness Ed Brooks describes a chaotic chase through Glenburn with multiple gunshots.

North Ta M. B. Bennett Mohall Aster Harris K. A. Sheridan George Ringo Glenburn Ben- Rett Minot Grim Reaper Bennett Brooks Grano George Stroup Frank G. D. R. C. Detective Agency Sheridan Tom Willis Chester Harris Sherlock Holmes G. D. Shaft John Wallin J. H. Tompkins

Unclear details link Lansford visitor to Glenburn shooting

A damaged report notes Gaye Bennett and Hardines W A Wright from Lansford discussing Wm Hennett and Brooks in a Glenburn shooting case. It describes Bennett as a hard worker with a drinking problem, Brooks as harmless, and mentions a mother near collapse over her ill child and a daughter at risk.

Gaye Bennett W. A. Wright Lansford Mr. Wright Wm. Hennett Glenburn Brooks Bennett Beta" Barnett

Evangelists Secured For Minot Church Meetings

The Presbyterian church in Minot schedules two strong evangelists Rev. John S. Hamilton and Prof. John R. Bursk of East Cleveland Ohio for a series starting March 29 lasting two weeks or more. They will conduct evening services at 7:45 p m with preaching at 8 p m plus women and children meetings and a men only mass gathering on April 5 at 3 30 p m in the opera house.

Mino Presbyterian Church John Hamilton John R. Bursk Cleveland Ohio Bursk John S. Hamilton Prof Borsk Minot Opera House E. P. Lawrence

Fire Destroys Flax ton Livery Barn and Horses Burned

A blaze at the C. J. Schultz livery barn in Flax ton Saturday night destroyed the building and cremated eleven horses. Insurance covers about $2,000 of the roughly $3,000 loss as residents helped prevent spread of flames. Also notes local ads and brief items including remarks on a Mitchell suit and a Patrick's day birth.

C. J. Schultz Flaxton Fsa E. M. Mitchell Masonic Temple John Cluse Nick Close Mike Bitner Somerset Wis John Clouse John Mitchell Masonke Temple S Mall Weari Minot John Wallin Mouseiver John" Ehr Mr. Wallin Nobby Litchell Masonic

Water Works Dilemma Faces City Council

City council discusses water works as private ownership supporters push a river pumping plan with high pressure pumps and no standpipe. Aldermen debate funding, foreign capital arrival, and the pace of a first class system while residents demand better fire protection and extended mains.

Smart Prescott and Scofield Hendrickson Botz Prescott Minot

Clark Club Organized Promotes City Politics

The Young Men's Clark club organized in the city Tuesday night with A. M. Thompson as president and J. R. McDonough as secretary. The unit lists 240 members and plans to back Sam Clark for mayor. Nearby ads promote Mitchell's Masonic Temple clothing and seed suppliers in Minot and Elevators in North Dakota. Mrs John Gow hosted a birthday party for 24 young girls Friday afternoon with cake and refreshments.

Clark Clark Club A. M. Thompson J. R. McDonough Sam Clark John Gow

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Wm. Bennett Harris Redie Kal Nyal A. B., Slocum Minot, N. D James Brown Stailey Jake Hagens Delquist Council Ihon Mitchell's Masonic Temple A. A. Robinson N. D Neil McDougall Peter Ryan Toronto Mr. Ryan Minneapolis Neil McDougal Minot N Earl Stredwick, Hecker, N. D L. O. Wilson Merchant Tailor Blaisdell-Bird Bldg 2Nd Street Northwest White’s Ice Cream Factory THE Minot Creamery Minot, N.D
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