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The Ward County Independent in Minot, North Dakota

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The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1912

Page

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North Dakota Farmers Hopeful as Five Days Rain Cheats Drought

A five day spell of rain softens the soil and boosts morale for North Dakota farmers. Wet weather slows planting but promises better yields, with wheat may be sown late and barley oats and flax favored. Crews with steam and gas plows ready to accelerate seeding, while C P Peterson arrives in Minot to join Hennington Creamery Co. and is linked to Greenbush figures.

C. M. Champlin Minot North Dakota C. P. Peterson Greenbush, Minn The Hennington Creamery Co C. B. Goodrich Greenbush

Hair Pulling Fight Between Two Neighborhood Women

Mrs. Jos Kombitz and Mrs. Schettle fought in public over alleged egg theft and insults. The fracas ended with hair pulling and a brick attack later claimed by Mr. Kombitz. Judge Lynch admonished mockingly for peace and proposed a tea party.

Jos. Kombitz Renault Schettle Lynch Jos Kombitz Valley Street

Lillevan Hanson Returning To Public Drug Co Soda Stand

Lillevan Hanson brother of Art will arrive from Minneapolis this week to take charge of the soda fountain at the Public Drug Co. Hanson is described as one of the best soda water dispensers in Minnesota and his return is expected to bring great rejoicing among his friends and neighbors.

L Illevan Hanson Art Minneapolis The Public Drug Co Hanson Minoot Dale Rugby Durance Vile

Sparks from the Anvil of the Debate Sermon

Rev. Mr. Kennett, pastor of the Baptist church, delivered a Sunday night sermon titled Sparks from the Anvil of the Debate. He attacked the Socialist party and the Catholic church with sharp, unflinching critique.

Mr. Kennett The Baptist Chersh Socialist Party

Zethrin Returns to Sve rl on for Months in Sweden

Max merchant Zethrin departs Monday for his birthplace Sweden Sve rlon to spend several months. He plans to reopen the burned Max store and open two new shops in the reservation area before returning. Jim Hanley withdraws from the lieutenant governor race citing lack of support among Progressives. Pob St Henry slated to race at Howbells in June.

Zethrin Max Sverlon Mr. Zethrin P Reservation Jim Hanley St. Henry

International Harvester Cuts Farm Machinery Prices

The International Harvester Co cuts farm machinery prices in Minot, saving farmers about $1000 this year. Binders drop ten dollars, mowers five, plowing outfits 150, with other items reduced accordingly. Twine price remains unchanged due to control limits on raw material costs.

International Harvester Co Minot

Emerson Announces Candidacy for County Commissioner

R H Emerson announces his candidacy for county commissioner of the First district this week. He previously served nine years ago and pledges to devote full time to the office if elected this time.

R. H. Emerson Emerson Peter Vandenoever Minot Mr. Emerson

Johnson well advertised candidacy stirs state papers

State papers debate C. Johnson's governor bid with varied notices. Some praise his perseverance and petition filings are noted. others compare him to Bryan or claim he is politically finished.

C. \. Johnson Mr. Johnson Minot Bryan Mr Tohnann Tent

Frank Henry Strong Candidate for State Legy

Valley City public notice endorses Capt. Frank Henry for Secretary of State amid strong statewide support. Article recalls his 2 year ago candidacy and suggests a third candidate hampered his win. Also reports land sales by Brush-McWilliss Co near Minot and arrests tied to speeding ordinance enforcement.

Frank Henry Strong Legy Prank Henry Valley City Henry

Lyceum Reopens Under New Owners After Remodel

The Lyceum Theatre reopened Saturday night under new proprietors Tony Munz and Howard Packer. Chicago designer Ronald Mcald, creator of the Mogul tractor, is in the region this week for machine work. Macald, a draftsman, has risen to prominence in the harvest machinery field and the Mogul tractor is highlighted for its fuel options of ether gasolite or kerosene.

Lyceum Theatre Tony Munz Howard Packer Tony Mung Mr. Tael Ser Aenonald Chicago Macald

Chester Phifer Weds Rugby Girl in Burlington Home

Chester Phifer, a Burlington young man, marries Miss Hirdie Holbrook at her Rugby home on a Wednesday evening. The ceremony ends with a wedding supper and plans for a honeymoon. the couple will begin farm work at the Kroon farm in Burlington.

Chester Phifer Burlington Hirdie Holbrook Rugby Ovents Holbrook Edna Wilson Miss Holbrook Mr Phifer Chester

Annual Conference of Latter Day Saints at Mill Timber

The annual conference of the Latter Day Saints will be held ten days in July at the Mill timber near Logan beginning with the first Saturday. Members will camp out and services will be held in a large tent with Elder Sparling preaching in the new Logan school house Sunday.

Mill Timber Logan Sparling

Death notices and funeral for Krause and Wamsley

The remains of Mrs Paul Krause were taken to Winona Minnesota for burial after dying at the Krause home on Valley street last week. Accompanied by relatives, the family mourns the loss of Mrs Krause. Mrs C Wamsley wife of a Minot railroad man died in the city early Monday. The Zion Lutheran church held her funeral this afternoon. Mrs Wamsley was widely respected and beloved by all who knew her.

Paul Krause Krause Valley Street Winona Minn Ramer Miss Krause Co. C. Wamsley C. Wamsley Minot Zion Lutheran Church Wamsley

Great Northern reshapes schedules to Minot region trains

Beginning May 5 the Great Northern altered nearly all city trains. The Oregonian eastbound now departs 6 50 am, the local eastbound 8 45 am, and several connections to Crosby and Berthold shift times. Mixed trains run on No 658 Berthold to Crosby and No 58 Crosby to Berthold with new arrival and departure windows.

Great Northern Oregonian Minot Williston Crosby Berthold Croshy Yons

Blaisdell Urges Use of Both Choices in Primary

Alfred Blaisdell candidate for Congress in the Third district says voters should exercise both first and second choice votes under the law. He notes speculation about using only a first choice and warns against selfish tactics, urging full franchise at the June 26 primary.

Alfred Blaisdell Congress Joy Oters Blaisdell

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