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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

Nov 11, 1920

Page

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Farm Home Destroyed By Fire Near Minot

The Linertz farm home four and a half miles northwest of Minot burned to the ground Tuesday noon while Mr and Mrs Linertz were away at Jos Linertz's home. Loss about 33000 with no insurance, as family belongings wedding gifts clothing furniture and a valuable overcoat were lost. The site and neighbors plan temporary lodging, with rebuilding to follow after the winter. The blaze likely started from a secure chimney at the Frank Raudish farm.

Chris W. Linnertz Minot Mrs. Linnerts Jos. Linnertz Minnesota

Nonpartisan papers lose North Dakota election

Fargo reports show 19 counties selected official newspapers under the pewspaper grab act. Independent papers won in Grand Forks, Richland, Stark, Ward, Cavalier, Ramsey, and other counties, while League papers gained in Ransom, Barnes, Steele, and several more. The Burleigh county fight featured a strong Homestead paper.

Burke County Bowbells Tribune Tribune Flaxton Times Garrison Independent Underwood Times Mclean County Kidder County Kidder League Nelson County Observer Bowman County Bowman Leader Bowman Pioneer Williams County Farmers Williams County Williston Herald Rolette County Rolette Record Turtle Mountain Star Fargo N.D Nonpartisan League Prces North Dakota Anv Independents Grand Forks Herald Grand Forks American Grand Forks Wahpeton Globe-Gagette Richland Golden Valley Dickinson Press Recorder-Post Starkir Napolingan Ieapoleon Boquestens Ward County Minot Farmers Press Ramsey County Devils Lake Journal Cavalier County Intent Cass County Fargo Forum Courier- News Ripacas Hillaboro Banner Trail Dene Traill County Condo Herald Towner Pierce County Nine Pierce Farmers News Pembina Walsh Cavalier Ramsey Nelson Grand Lee ‘Trail Caus Sargent Didkegan Stateman Foster Stark Golden Salley Wal Y Ward Ransom Barnes Steele Griggs Eddy Rolette Bot 4Meau Bismarck Tsibune D. Mann Fogel Ind Bri Brinton Divid

J H Colton Directs Night School Again In Minot

The Minor Adult Night School will meet Monday evenings in the Assembly room at the new high school. The school board approves the plan, run with Normal school and city schools, with Colton as director. Half of teaching costs are refunded from a state fund to support local adult education.

Ccal Board of Education Normal School D. He Colton Latate

Officials designate North Dakota official newspapers

A veteran North Dakota opinion from Attorney General William Langer states that the winning newspaper in the contest for official papers becomes the official newspaper once the county auditor receives the certificate of election. The ruling cites state laws allowing county designation by the state publication and printing commission and outlines the process for official status in each county until a successor is chosen.

Newsaper North Dakota Bismarck N. D Owspal William Langer State Publication and Printing Commission Commissioners of Public Printing Keneral

Six nurses to complete course at St. Joseph's

Local items include a note from Amos Brehmer of Rio Hondo Texas about lemons and crops, plus St Joseph's Training School commencement set for Thursday November 18 at the high school auditorium with graduates listed and a program planned.

ST. Joseph's St. Joseph's Training School Sister Mary Beata Rita E. Chipman Patricia Ann Hastings Hage’ E. Holcomb Alma L. Larson Elfreda B. Marchildon Stelle Twidt Jessie Pinley Riley

Carter Gilmore Nuptials in Minot Home Ceremony

The marriage of Donald Gilmore and Margaret Carter occurred Monday at p m at Father Raiths home with a small gathering. The bride wore peacock blue charmeuse. attendants wore blue satin. After the ceremony, dinner followed at 8 30 p m at the groom's parents home. Gilmore, of Minot, works for Northern Express Co and served in the Ath artillery in World War II. The couple will reside at Grams Apartments. Rotary meeting notes feature Major Edward Person urging better food for Minot children and healthier milk usage, plus remarks by City Engineer Evan Thotin.

L. C. Gilmore Miss Bessie Repple Ethel Kane H Tharge Gilmore Grams Apartments Gibraty Minot Northern Express Co France Ath Grand Forks Clarence Lee Mino H.C. Phinley Fargo Evan Thotin Rotary Upton Otto Ellison Colton John Howard A. M. Wilson International Raysry Bates Pete” Snedecker Minneapolis Portland Ore Wilson

Meo and Mes Wiser Leave for Long Trip

Mr and Mrs Chis Wiken of Berthold depart for England and Sweden for a year. They sail from New York November 27 on the Olympic White Star liner. They will winter in England with Iven's sister and brothers and spring visit Sweden to see three Wisen sisters. They plan to visit European battlefields and may continue Salvation Army work. Farewell receptions were held by Masonic Eastern Star Odd Fellows and Rebekah. The Inquisitors met at Mandarin room Grand Cafe. Major F E Wheelon read the evening paper. a turkey dinner was served.

Chis. Wiken Berthold Minot Wednes England Sweden New York Mya Wiser Yneland Europe Wisen Salvation Army Masonic Eastern Star Odd Fellows Rebekah Grand Cafe F. E. Wheelon

Kael Francis Receives North Dakota Embalmers License

Kael Francis of Devils Lake North Dakota received his embalming license from the state board. He trained at the embalming school and earned recognition from secretary C J McGurren who urged steady progress and prompt death certificate practice. Francis has lived in Walsh County since 1882 and is praised by many friends for his professional advancement.

Earl Francis J. W. Rowan North Dakota C.J. McGurren Devils Lake McGurren Francis Wai

Double Funeral for Patrick Dowling and Wife

The double funeral for Mr Patrick Dowling and his wife Mrs Dowling was held at Rowan's undertaking parlors Sunday at 2 30 with Rev C Z Clifford of the Methodist church officiating. Interment followed at Rose Hill cemetery beside Dowling's drowned children. Dowling killed his wife at the home of Mrs Hilda Freebury west of the Home Hotel during a jealous fit and then shot himself. Coroner's inquest returned verdict of murder and self inflicted death. Jury: Geo Hoover Fre Almy and Henry Lynch.

Pat Patrick Dowling Rowan C. Z. Clifford Methodist Church Rose ‘Hill Max. Dowling Minot Dowling Hilda Freebury Justice Lynch Geo Hoover Almy Henry

North Hahete Gead Roads Assenia Plan Meeting

A regional meeting of residents along the old Green trail in North Dakota is set for Minor Nov 17. They plan to select a new trail name, elect officers, and form committees to coordinate with Canadian and U.S. road groups as the route from Chicago to Fernie B C aims to become a premier cross country tourist road.

Hahete Assenia Mure Sociatorn Vena Re-M North Dakota Canada United States Chicago Fernie B. C America

Minor Women Substitute for Teachers at State Convention

In the absence of regular high school instructors attending the state convention at Grand Forks, substitutes include Miss R. M. Graham for Miss Garroll, Mrs Ward Newman for Miss HosinB, Mrs L A White for Miss Grutzinger, Mrs Roy Z. Van Duzee for Miss Foods, Mrs J H Colton for Miss Cas, and Mrs W H Stutsman for Miss O Connor.

Actilar Grand Forks R. M. Graham Garrell Mra. Ward Newman Hosinb Mra L. A. White

Albert Johnson leaves for Sweden after 80 years

Albert S Johnson departed Wednesday from New York City for Guttenberg Sweden his old home where he may stay four years It has been 80 years since he last saw his birthplace A brother still living there he barely recalls Albert came to America as a boy He previously paid $60 for the fare but now faces $265 one way He sails November 18 aboard the Swedish America liner hoping to visit European battlefields

Albert Johnson Sweden Albert S. Johnson Guttenberg Albert America New York City Eure

Also Mentioned on This Page

Christ Y. Linnertz Farm J. W Merot McKenzie Gazette State Federation of Farm Bureaus Farm Bureaus American Federation of Farm Bureaus Peter Holbach Ward County Farm Bureau A. E. Burgeson Douglas Fes American Federation of Farm Bureau Federal Reserve Bank Nolan American Farm Bureau Federation Washington Farm Bureau Congress Senate American Farm Borean H. B. Puller Campsbell Burlington Foxholm Ryder Makoti Grange Sawyer Drady Kenmare Robert McDougall Geo. A. State McDougall Independent Returne Antwerp Belgie Hiranahout J. H. Colton Dr. Evans Minneapolis Journal de, McMain Extension Department the Agricultural College General Langer Bjorkman Columbia Ol Bjorkman Columbia Tn Independent Tecsire Lemons Texas Amon Brehmer Rio Hondo The Amos Brehmer Lonse Kael Francis
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