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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1908

Page

10

Burglaries Hit Gordon Bros and Geo McAneny’s Confectionery

Two West First Street shops were robbed early Saturday. Gordon Bros suffered about three hundred dollars in loss including fur coats and clothing while Geo McAneny’s confections saw a rear-door entry, cash register theft, and cigars. Ages of the suspects were nineteen and 21.

Gordon Bros Geo. McAneny West First Street Gordons Geo. McGee McAneny’s Gordon Optiam's

Doctor Crokat Seeks New Tacoma Location

A letter from Dr. Crokat states he is at the Sand Hotel in Tacoma Washington and has not chosen a final posting. He mentions an encounter with Geo W Burke formerly of Minot, North Dakota, who he met en route to British Columbia.

Crokat Sand Hotel Tacoma Wash Geo. W. Burke Minot Seatte British Columbia Minot Academy OF Music B. M. Dunaevski Imperial Conservatory of Music St. Petersburg Russia Dunaevski London Eng.) College of Music Dunneveki School of Music Nightengale Rd Clapton England Minot School

An Ideal Market Day Brings Large City Crowd

Saturday proved an ideal market day with heavy farmer turnout in the city after rain delayed farm work. Col Brank Hyland of Devils Lake oversaw the sale as bidding ran brisk with good prices. Scofield Bros. regret limited profit from commissions, yet the event benefits farmers and town, while rail cars remain scarce for the coming crop movement.

Col. Brank Hyland Devils Lake Scofield Bros

Missing Bud Jones Stirs Drama in Bondbells Area

Bud Jones, a sulky farmer south of Bondbells, is missing amid claims of harming a 13 year old girl. The Tribune says Jones is sought by the girl's father for revenge. The Grafton News editor admits watermelon thefts. Grain prices remain steady as 100 bushels of oats arrive at 45 cents.

Bud Jones Bondbells the Tribune Jones Geo. Pritscher

No Money in the Country Quote Cited by Bank Deposits

Officials note Bottineau county banks hold about two million dollars in deposits amid ongoing financial concerns. The source questions where funds flow, highlighting the lack of liquidity in the wider economy.

Bottineau County

Fire Destroys Dolloff Hotel Boarding House

The old Dolloff Hotel in which Mrs. Baker ran a boarding house caught fire around 4 30 am Sunday. Most residents escaped via ladders from the kitchen roof before flames gutted the second floor. The building sustained heavy damage and valuations included 2000 on the structure with Minot Insurance Agency. Furniture details and many boarders valuables were lost. no serious injuries.

Dolloff

Band of Gypsies Driven Out Near St Carloulee Farm

Authorities drove the band of brassy trespassers from the area near St Carloulee on Saturday after farmers reported thefts. Mrs Wendy lodged a complaint with the police about the disturbances.

Ole Knudson Sets Historic Water Pumper Record

Ole Knudson, city pumper, reportedly logs an unmatched record by sleeping in a cot at the pumping station for three and a half years. He worries fires could drain the town’s water pressure, notes daily 300 barrels by night and higher by day, with one pump at 275 gallons per minute and up to 325 if needed. Former editor Voight plans a move to the Isle of Pines West Indies to assess a land tract there.

Ole Knudson United States Ole Voight The Leeds News Isle of Pines West Indies

Tagus School District Sealed Bids For Two School Houses

Notice from Tagus School District No 29 seeks sealed bids for building two school houses. Bids due by 6 pm September 3 1908. Plans and specs on file with president and clerk. Directors reserve right to reject any or all bids. Signed Tagus North Dakota August 4 1906 by Mrs Ira D Bush.

Tagus Bald N. D Ira D. Bush

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John Gordon Goss Wm. Norman W. A. W. Culertson Surrey Grafton News and Times Pshaw North Dakota Wee L'Immacule Pattebaker Artus Prince d’Parma Goda Walker & Eckman Minot, N. D Knudson Academy OF Music Halle Hallo Minot Musical Academy Europe Cara Simmons Hazel Hopkins Sibyl McDonald Mino! Academy of Musi Prof
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