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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1908

Page

9

Minot Backs Lake County Division Against Others

Minot business leaders converge to oppose four county division propositions and back a Lake county split. An executive committee investigates options and aligns with Kenmare on supporting Lake County while undermining Montrail de, Renville, and Burke plans. Local citizens pledge to preserve western county interests and accept division if inevitable.

Minot Mountraille Burke and Renville John E. Greene R. ©. Sambar L. M. Davis Lake County Kenmare Francis J. Murphy P. M. Cole Edison Stickney Geo. B Childe Kelmare Montraidle Renville Burke Ward County

Minot Doctor Moeller Arrested for Manslaughter

Dr Thor Moeller a prominent Minot physician is arrested charged with manslaughter in the death of Miss Gena Lein music teacher of Union North Dakota. Lein’s father filed suit and a hearing is planned within days. At inquest Moeller testified Lein confessed to a crime hours before her death. Bail was set at 5000 dollars furnished by Peter Thvedsen and Dr Scholberg.

Thor Moeller Minot Gena Lein Union N. D Mss Lein Miss Levi Dr. Moeller Peter Thvedsen Scholberg

Johnson Denies MudSlinging Over Local Governance

Al Johnson, Republican gubernatorial candidate, defends his record as Ward county official and Minot mayor. He cites his primary vote margin in Ward county and a two to one Minot tally against Democratic rivals to refute accusations. He argues the public will judge at the polls and asserts honest governance during his terms.

al Johnson Ward County Minot M. Dak Ward Free Methodists Tietr Waquained Falashood Citizens State Meeting Swanson Independent Paing Swainson the Independent

Noted Minneapolis Attorney to Speak in Minot

Prominent Minneapolis attorney and orator Jno W Archlander will give a free Norwegian language lecture at the Minot Jacobson opera house on December 21 at 2 o clock in the afternoon. He is highly regarded among Scandinavians in America and urged all locals to attend. Lecture free.

Jno W.archlander Minneapolis Minot Jacobson Opera House Archlander America Minot Lerture

German Lutheran Church Services and Local Produce Ad

The German Lutheran Church announces services Sunday November 1 at 2 30 am and invites all to join at Arlington Street and Sth Ave in the northeast city part. Wm H Hartman castor seeds offer pure Early Olives and Early Rose potatoes for 60 cents per bushel with phone 574 U R F D H 2 three and one half miles north Minot. H A Monagin 1

Arlington Street Sthaye Wm. H. Hartman Castor Minot H. A. Monagin

Community Party At Tatmans Enjoyed By Many

North Prairie residents attended a social at Tatmans with guests including Mr. Fred Mann Miss Alma Mann Mr. Walter Blume Miss Eter Potter Hazel Potter Arnold Detloff and others. Mrs Wilson and Mrs Rassmussen visited Glenburn on Monday. Fred Mann and Alma Mann were posted at C Potter Sunray. The Hathaway family plans to depart for Dalifannia as money is tight.

North Prairie Tatman’s Fred Alma Mann Walter Eter Bennie Blume G. .Wilson Grace Alma Hazel Potter Arnold Detloff Jim John Paine Carl Littin Albert Schwartz Charlie Jimtjohn Eddie Larson B. Wilson S. Ras

Johnson Receives Strong GOP Backing for Governor

The piece argues G A Johnson from Ward county deserves a large statewide win with Republican unity and cross party support, while criticizing Swanson for alleged scams and campaigning tactics. It urges Western sector influence in state boards and tax policies and questions Swanson's integrity and use of transportation subsidies.

Johnson Affirms Unpledged Support in North Dakota Governor Bid

A letter from Co. A Johnson, Republican candidate for governor, urges voters in North Dakota to back him next Tuesday. He claims to be untrained and unpledged, pledging to govern in the state’s best interests if elected. Minot, October 29, 1908.

North Dakota Minot N. D A. Johnson Co. A. Johnson Commonwealth Union West Western

Silo Bursts with Fifteen Tons of Corn at Ward County Farm

A. P. Slocumihan completed a new 16 foot by 37.5 foot airtight silo filled with 15 tons of corn raised on the farm. Water was blown in to aerate the corn before sealing. The silo will supply feed for Jersey cows on the Slocum dairy, which now supplies milk to the Leland hotel and uses about 25 gallons of Jersey milk and cream daily.

A. P. Siocumihan Jersey Ward County Slocum Leland Hotel

C A Johnson Featured in North Dakota Governing Campaign

The Cavalier Chronicle praises Republican gubernatorial candidate C A Johnson for his courteous canvass and prudent, progressive views. It urges voters to back Johnson to sustain steady policies and rapid state growth, noting his strong private character and broad support from Minot leaders.

Robbery Report From Glenburn Involving Chester Harris

Chester Harris was robbed near Glenburn as two men Art Howard and Bert Sarincey allegedly forced him at gunpoint along the vastrona track and stole his wallet before fleeing. Harris values his loss at $160 and the suspects were arrested in a hotel garret with a hearing set before Judge Murray.

Glenburn Art Howard Bert Sarincey Independent Chester Harris Glenburn Pool Harris Vastrona Chester Glenburnites Deering Murray

Riverside Cash Grocery Robbery Narrows To Two Suspects

Four men were robbed at Riverside Cash Grocery on Velyea Avenue and River Street at 8:30 PM Tuesday by two masked bandits who grabbed 40 to 50 dollars. Proprieties Haary Marshall and Edward Bettin were assaulted while George Miller and Lye fled or were overpowered. Three suspects matching descriptions were arrested. witnesses identify the jail inmates as the culprits.

Riverside Cash Velyea Avenue River Street Haary Marshall Edward Bett George Miller Mike Lye Wieshardsman Marshall Lye Miller Bettin Wier Jin Arists Lbl Nelson Pala Neleon

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