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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1913

Page

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Joan Wilson Commission Candidate Faces Recall Petition

In a coming October special election the city commission and a police magistrate will be chosen. Petitions to recall Davis Shaw and Dorman have been filed, while John Lynch and John M Wilson seek retention or entry. Socialists miss petitions and will appear on the ballot via sticker route.

Davis Shawee Dorman Lynch Shaw Munner John Lynch John M. Wilson Derman Wilson

Lesueur Candidate for President in Socialist Ticket Shuffle

The Socialists met at Brittanichall and formed a ticket for president and commissioners. Arthur LeSueur would lead for president with D. C. Dorman and Edward M. Eisele as commissioners. LeSueur, a former commission president, resigned amid recall petitions. Shaw Wilson Lynch and John Lynch listed for other posts while petitions and recall drives against Davis circulated. candidates must file 20 days before the election.

Arthur LeSueur Commission D. C. Dorman Edward M. Eisele Ae D. Kelso LeSueur Testyco Cmission J. M. Wilson Commissionera John Lynch Davis Shaw Lynch Petilon

Creditors Not Notified Delays Hazlett Cafeteria Sale

The Hazlett Cafeteria fixtures sale was postponed after Mrs. Hazlett sold to W. N. Johnson. J. C. Smallwood’s attorney, W. H. Sibbald, blocked the sale claiming creditors were not notified. A Story-Clark piano had been partially paid for, and the company paid Smallwood $126 to clear the issue.

Hazlett Smallwood

Old Log Cabin Rebuilt at Park

The Mi not area park, 52 acres, now features a rebuilt old log cabin of historical value. Park superintendent John D. Geist led eight workers to clear underbrush and restore facilities including modern refuse cans and a one mile loop drive around the west river area. The cabin, rebuilt in the park’s north end, is one of the county’s oldest buildings.

Minot East Park John D. Geist Geist Irk Hoard

Glazer Opens Glazier Cloak Store in Council Bluffs

A large crowd attended the opening of B. D. Glazer's Glazier Cloak store in Council Bluffs. A parade band played outside and an orchestra inside as Glazer, once a Minot businessman, showcases an attractive new shop and reports thriving prospects.

Council Bluffs Glazier B. D. Glazer Minot

Mrs Walter Bangs Dies After Childbirth in Minot

Mrs Walter Bangs a prominent Minot woman died Wednesday evening at her home after giving birth to a baby boy six weeks earlier. She suffered a stomach ulcer hemorrhage and declined rapidly. Born in Ida Grove she was 27 and survived by her mother sister husband and infant son. She was active in social and musical circles and a longtime member of the Presbyterian church and local choirs. The Independent extends sympathy to her family.

Walter Bangs Bangs Arene Nackgan Mia Bin Mies Madge Valier Mont Ida Se Old Ida Grove Banga International Harvester Co Waa Presbyterian Church Minot Minor Choral Club Independent

Corn and language note from Mesinney township visit

A transcription notes corn feed valued as the best kind for stock in Mesinney township with an average yield around 40 bushels per acre. It also mentions Martin Thorsrod, Julius Fauchald's nephew, arriving from Christiania, Norway to study in the U.S. and his fluency in English learned in Europe. He observes about half of Norwegians using English well.

Mesinney Edie Martin Thorsrod Julius Fauchald Christiana Norway Altho America Europe

Normal Opens Tuesday With Large Enrollment

Minot welcomed the State Normal School on Tuesday with about fifty initial students, rising to nearly a hundred by fall. A. G. Crane and a faculty of eleven organized preliminaries as class starts at 8:30 Wednesday. The Armory hosts the school, with model Harrison School used for demonstrations and many students finding room and board. J. M. Devine, longtime advocate and secretary of the Normal board, celebrated as the driving force behind the institution.

Minot Itr A. G. Crane Harrison Normal School Armory Crane J. M. Devine Normal Board Devine North Dakota

The Day of Atonement The Great White Feast Observed

The article describes Yom Kippur as the holiest Jewish day beginning Friday at sundown October 10 with fast from sundown to sundown. It details Yo Nidre prayers, personal repentance, continuous services, memorial for the dead, Neluh, and the sealing of the year's fate, ending with the Shema and trumpet signaling forgiveness.

Israel

Minot College Sees Record Attendance This Year

Minot College of Commerce reports attendance tripling from last year with Prof Baris planning improvements to reach full capacity as winter begins. Most students are from Minot, showing strong local support for G E Bemis and the institution, while many outsiders enroll. The Optic notes Woman Again Heads W C T U and questions Plot head of faction Temp erance Union.

Minot College of Commerce Baris Wil Minot G. E. Bemis fartian Tem+perance Union

Switch Engine And Auto Collide In Minot Neighborhood

A Studebaker owned by the Motor Inn and driven by employee James Kobs collided with a switch engine near Belyea Avenue housing by the Minot Flour Mill about 11 o clock Sunday evening. Anton Novak, a car occupant, was thrown to the ground but not seriously injured. Kobs remained in his seat as the machine left, with front damage and headlights battered.

Studebaker Exz Motor Inn James Kobs G. N Belyea Avenues Minot Anton Novak Wra Koba Altho Indo

Rogers Brothers Visit Minot Details on Farm Tour

G H Rogers and J J Rogers of Rogers Lumber Co visited Minot for several days. G H returned to Minneapolis Wednesday while J J headed west. The brothers are agricultural enthusiasts backing the Better Farming movement with funds and toured local crops including John Ehr's model farm west of the city. Ehr's ten acre alfalfa field showed strong growth, impressing the visitors.

Rogers Bros Minot G. H. Rogers J. J. Rogers Rogers Lumber Co Minneapolis Bose Yards Ra Brothers John Ehr Ehr

Glenburn Farmers Build Fine Silos

Six large silos, all champions, rise south and east of Glenburn as farmers adopt new storage. Briggs reports ten cows with a 12x30 silo, 86 ton capacity. Mellroy, Gowin, Matson, Depp, and Jennejohn add 14x30 or 12x40 silos. Briggs notes butter yields and egg production figures, plus a name change for his Durham Farm as Guernseys replace Durham cows. The Second National Bank unveils private and cashier offices, adds lobby space, and installs new entrances.

Glenburn B. Briggs Tony E. G. Mellroy Ra Gowin Chas Matson Merritt Depp Jennejohn Mr. Briggs Minot

White Way bids postponed again at city meeting

At Monday's city commission session the proposal to reject bids for Great White Way was laid over to the next meeting. Engineer Thomas said the city could install the post 5 percent cheaper than the Roberts Perkins Co. bid of 13 846. President Davie hopes to save property owners a few hundred dollars though failure to proceed could invite censure. Davis and Dorman opposed the delay. Commissioner Shaw warned the city may lack funds for the extra lighting costing about 85000 annually.

City Commission Great White Way Dorman Thomas Tully Roberts-Perkins Co Inneapolity Davie Jaity Davis Shaw

Smallwood Buys Interest in Imperial Grocery Store

James F. Smallwood announces sale of Imperial Cash Grocery to W. A. Wenneson while taking an ownership stake and stepping in as active manager of the Smallwood Grocery on Main Street. J. C. Smallwood remains a part owner but shifts responsibilities to his son amid growing business.

Imperial Grocery W. A. Wenneson Smallwood Grocery Imperial Cash Grocery James F. Smallwood James Smallwod Main Street J. C. Smallwood James Smallwood Ward Street

Judging Corn Grown By Fifty Ward County Boys

A. Peck judges corn grown by fifty Ward county boys in a spring contest. Seed and 20 ears repay Peck, now on display at the Commercial club rooms. Proceeds from sale of the corn in twenty car lots at the Midwinter Fair will fund prizes. A list shows many locals already paid the $1 fund, with notes on further support by wheat or cash.

A. Peck Ward County Peck Mr. Peck Erick Hustad H. C. Wehnhofer John Renz Lars Steen Jacob Frost W. A. Schafer H. Benno John Lee Alfred Leger Jos. Korgel Ole Ocen Edw. Nelson Mr. Stranberg Minot D. S. Tabler J. J. Brand H. C. Kuchenbecker C.E. Mostad Earl Stredwick G. W. Nulph Logan D. Colton H. H. Hegreberg N.s.torgerson Burlington J. W.hunaley J. H. Cover LA. Pence

Hovind May Become Benedict Harvest Festival Planned

Hans Hovind deputy sheriff plans a respite from duties as the Hicks Carpio Harvest Festival is set for October 11 at Carpio. The energetic town will host an agricultural exhibit, addresses and sporting events with W A Peck invited to attend and speak.

Hovind Benedict Hans Hovind Hans Tate Carpio W. A. Peck

Also Mentioned on This Page

Joan Wilson Dorman Man Eisele Kelso Walter R. Bangs Pheess State Normal School Thin City Aed Minot College Belyea Avenue Novak Second National Second National Bank R. E. Barron White Way JF. Smallwood WARD
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