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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1908

Page

12

Johnson Johnson's Minot candidacy dominates early ND governor race

North Dakota newspapers praise C A Johnson of Minot as a bright young Republican with a strong track record in the state legislature and local government. He is hailed as a representative of youth and initiative and is seen as a unifying candidate across the state with broad support in Bottineau and western districts.

Jeiugon Minot Prine Wil Boltman Courant Howe A. Johnson L. B. Hanna Fargo Congress Boltvnen County Maxbasa Westhope Antler Johnson Great Northwest

Death of Mrs Herrick in this city

Mrs. Fred Herrick died at her home 109 Nedrud avenue Wednesday forenoon at 11 44 after a fifteen month illness from tuberculosis Surrounded by family she passed peacefully The funeral was held at 3 pm from the home Rev W C Hunter officiating Interment Rose Hill cemetery Mrs Murray born in Glasgow Scotland twenty three years ago came to this city at age seven Married four years ago to Mr Herrick they had a three year old son She is survived by husband son father mother two sisters and one brother James Murray Lizzy Murray Mrs W J Norbeck and others The Independent offers sympathy to the bereaved.

Fred Herrick Nedrud Avenue Mirot Herrin W. C. Hunter Rose Hill Sarah Murray Glasgow Scotland Murray Lizzy Murray W. J. Norbeck Spencer, Town James Murray Independent Brady Rapid City S. D South Side Carolina Virag Caspar Virag Dickinson Virag George Chick J. C. Smallwood White Slough Minot Devil'sake Journal United States New York North Dakota Neche Chronotype Ward Hendrickson Bowbells Hendrickson Minneapolis Ofice Pombina County Horna Fargo Henrie Wergelend Abercramble Minneapolia Imi Jark Clanaic

Memorial Exercises in His City May 30 at Opera House

Memorial exercises will be held in his city on Saturday May 30 with a detailed program at the opera house. The day includes invocation by Rev N E E and a parade starting from the opera house at 10 o clock led by the city band featuring civic and veterans groups.

Opera House American Patrol Desth Pincoin Gettr Burz Taylor Thompeer Thess. Storey Jennie Houghton David Denoyer Sam Clark Royal Storey Alice Fa Chy Sons of Veterans

Six Men and Boys Charged With Rape in Morton County

A Morton County mother reported her 16 year old daughter missing and found with several men over three days in Bismarck hotels. The girl filed a complaint with the state's attorney charging six men and boys with rape, with authorities awaiting arrests.

Bismarck N. D Morton County Ity Donether Belhopd

Winter Snow Buries Wisconsin Roads and Grounds

A heavy snow fell in northern Wisconsin during the first week. Crews excavate and clear streets as government efforts cover the ground and workers battle drifts. A blessing in disguise is noted amid the wintry scene.

County Seat Shafer Keeps Hold on McKensie County

The county seat at Shafer is secured for ten years with a two thirds vote needed to move. A building was purchased and moved at night, with Shafer donating a site and the chair signing payment. Communications to the west end failed due to down wires, while residents stay alert.

Shafer McKensie County Reome Board of Commissioners West End

Plaza Pioneer Criticizes McCumber On Convention Committees

The Plaza Pioneer condemns Senator McCumber for not appointing Senator Hansbrough to a committee at the state convention. Hansbrough was too busy to participate that day. Farmers are urged to write or see me before applying for hall insurance. J. M. McCONNELL, Minot North Dakota.

McCumber Hansbrough Hans Hall “Mmeurance J. M. McConnell Room Frank Block Minot N. D

Wahpeton Globe recalls 1897 circus tent lightning tragedy

The Wahpeton Globe recalls the 1897 Ringling Bros tent strike by lightning as two workers died during tent raising. It also notes modern incidents in North Dakota including a Wahpeton storm collapse, a child saved from a well, a broken leg from a runaway, and local civic notes from Minot, Bowbells, and Fargoilerinfluenced by a long column of regional items.

Wahpeton Globe Ringling Bros

Good purses offered for horses at market sale

The Union National Bank offers ten dollars to the farmer bringing the second largest number of horses to the Market on Saturday June 6. M N Gillen the promoter offers twenty five dollars to the farmer who brings the largest number of horses to the sale.

Union National Bank M.N. Gillen

McCumber Praised for Fair Handling at North Dakota Republican Meet

The Leeds News praises Senator McCumber for fair conduct at the North Dakota Republican convention. He allowed open discussion, balancing Stalwarts and Insurgents and helping mend party rifts ahead of the upcoming senatorial race.

McCumber Leeds News Minot Voight North Dakota

Black's Withdrawal Shakes Up Sheriff Nomination Field

The Independent argues Black’s exit will not change outcomes much as his support was thin and will be split among Swanson Scofield and Swenson. Those loyal to Black backed past favors rather than opposing other candidates. Swanson may gain more of Black’s potential support than the others.

Black Swanson

Truth Claim Sparks Local Letter to Valley City Times

A Cass county farmer writes the Valley City Times to vent about dependence on the Fargo Forum and Call. He urges readers to seek the truth and hints at a broader regional issue.

Cass County Fargo Valley City ‘Times

Swanson Favored for Ward County Sheriff Nomination

To the voters Swanson is praised for honesty and long service on the County Commissioners board. The writer recalls Swanson from school days and cites his father as a steadfast figure defending public duty.

Swanson Ward County A. V. Swanson Board of County Commissioners

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