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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
1
A 130 foot scaffold for the new Catholic church tower was blown down near midnight, tearing the roof and damaging brickwork. Workers had just completed the scaffolding to 180 feet. Loss likely over 500, with timbers shattered and much of the structure ruined.
Mrs. Kulaas and her daughter Miss Gertrude return from Boston after a successful operation on Gertrude's feet. The surgeon guaranteed a complete cure and the complex procedure freed her from braces. Gertrude now walks well though strength will take time and she and her family express relief and joy.
Gillen, who ran Minot’s first market day and fled without paying the auctioneer, was arrested in Culbertson Montana on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. He refused North Dakota requisition and was released due to county costs. Officials fear he will not return to North Dakota.
A Norwich resident notes that merchants favor the Reporter over the Inde pendent and Optic papers, urging them to advertise more broadly as buyers scout all papers for bargains. Sheriff Lampman and an associate depart for Yellowstone Park on a six week horseback journey, while a Minot court action seeks 10000 damages in a wife‑affair case. Reverend MacMullen returns to Minot after six weeks away, praised for his work in North Dakota communities.
Lawrence Mortenson ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Antony Mortenson died Sunday night at his uncle Lawrence Larson’s home near Bow Bells from summer complaint. Ill only a few days the boy worsened and funeral services were held Friday at the 1st Church of this city with Rev Julien officiating. Interred in Rose Hill cemetery. The death gravely saddens his father a house moving gang leader at Stanton Montana and his mother.
A satirical editorial mocks a writer who argues fat men always enjoy favored treatment in dining, theatre seating, money, and politeness. It questions common courtesy and chides assumptions about kindness and responsibility toward others.
G L Bickford a Republican candidate for state treasurer pleaded guilty in Minot to poaching prairie chickens out of season and was fined 40 dollars. Dr Doe of Bowbella also pleaded guilty and was fined 25 dollars. A warrant had been out for both men for some time. The game warden vowed to punish all poachers.
A Minnesota tale recounts a bachelor who chased a schoolgirl as the bride. The girl's mother opposed the match and arranged escape with transportation to a distant town. The girl showed a diamond ring as proof of she and her mother’s hand in the affair. The bachelor warns others to seek a mother’s consent and to tighten his finances.
Deputy warden reports Joe Peltier claims Little Rising Sun heard from an Indian witness that Ed Tooke was murdered in Rolette County in 1906. He names the alleged killer and relays the tale to Sheriff McKinnon and Sheriff Bond. Though likely untrue, the letter is sent for authorities to act if desired.
John O'Brien known as Kid McCoy faced a Toronto arrest on charges tied to a Neepawa hall basement robbery of farmer John McLaughlin. He pleaded guilty to stealing about 1200 dollars and was jailed for two years at Stony Mountain. Police say Benyon aided the crime and is to testify.
Joe Hodgins, driving west on First Street, narrowly escaped death after being startled by a boy on a roof throwing bottles into an alley behind Mung Bros. store. Reinke’s team dashed through the Great Northern Lumber yard, wrecking Hodgins’ buggy as one horse jumped over it and the other reared into the carriage. Hodgins suffered bruises but survived.
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