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The Ward County Independent in Minot, North Dakota

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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1913

Page

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Popular Young Peter Sandwik Couple Wed Not Insane

A wedding ceremony at St Leo's yesterday united Mr. and Mrs. A. P. eld and John F. P. O'Leary of Foxholm. Rev. Father Raith presided. Music featured the St Leo's male choir and harp by Miss Katherine Kann. The couple will reside in Foxholm after Oct. 15 and then visit relatives in Ladysmith and Elkador.

Myrtle Fares Foughter Mra A. P. Eld John FP O'Leary Foxholm St We Caneve Father Raith Wea Noyass Bee Fatler Imuid Nioe Harold Scofield St. Leo’s Veter Clem Tooley Katherine Kann Las Kann Beofield Svelyn Murphy Gladys Wheeler Mrs. O'Leary Minneapolis Mr. O'Leary Ladysmith Wis Elkador

Death of Joseph Benfiet Aged 78 In Minuta Family

Joseph Benfiet of Minuta, 78, died at his son's home Friday night after a long illness. Funeral from the Catholic Church Sunday at 4 p.m. Interment in local cemetery. Survived by seven sons and one daughter. wife died six years ago. Born in Germany, he moved to Haven, North Dakota, twelve years ago and later to Minuta, where he worked as a carpenter most of his life.

Jos, Benfiet Corner Valley Hiawatha Chareh Sun Germany Haven Minut

Weather report cover by John J Bates showcased

A valuable weather report cover by official weather man John J Bates appears in this issue. Cut it out and save it for future reference as it may prove valuable.

John J. Bates

City Commission Approves $40,000 Tax for Next Year

The city commission met Tuesday night and approved a $40,000 tax for the upcoming year, unchanged from the previous year. The decision sets the annual levy for municipal operations and reflects no tax rate changes.

Eastern Star to Present Miss Henry and Mr West

The Eastern Star plans a Sept 18 program featuring Catheryn Henry and Kame West in dramatic sketches. They are popular performers from New Rockford and have drawn praise in New York and Philadelphia reviews, with 60 to 75 cent admission supporting the order’s fund.

Catheryn Henry Kame West Mr. West Miss Henry New Rockford Minot Waat-Henry Stock Company Fins Henry Eugene West North Dakota Sheyanne N. Dak David Frohman New York American Mapesch Mr. Went Philadelphia Henry Blanche

Wheat yields rise as Minot farms report strong harvest

North prairie wheat averages about seven bushels while south prairie figures near ten. Kelley on the north of Minot yields 16 12 bushels from 90 acres, the best reported. C Aurland, four miles southwest of Minot, delivers 63 pounds per bushel machine measure. The Savings Deposit Bank prepares to open its new corner Main and First street location on Tuesday September 9 under President Grant 8 Youmans with a 5000 pound safe among new features.

Vac Barta Mr. Barta John Ehr John George Walker Floraldale Raemn Rowan Walker Saat Fai Ia Ng Bai Glaser Ginzer Louie Herman Kunkle Norwich Independent Ed Linton South Prairie Minot Kelley C. Aurland Savings Deposit Bank Main First Streets Grant Youmans

Elmer Francis Dies in Rochester Minnesota

Minot friends learn of Elmer Francis death at a Rochester hospital Tuesday evening. He suffered from kidney disease and had been in and out of care after traveling for treatment. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist church, with burial at Rose Hill beside his father Cyrus Francis. He was an early settler, a lifelong pioneer, survived by a large family and siblings across North Dakota and Minnesota.

Elmer Francis Rochester Minn Francis Teele Joe Rowan Rose Hill Cemetery Cyrus Francis Minot Red River Valley

Six Nurses Receive Diplomas From St. Leo's Training School

A class of six nurses from St. Leo's Training School graduated last night at St. Leo's church basement. A large crowd attended the program and banquet by the Daughters of Isabella. musical items included Mrs. J. C. Baker and Harmony Quartette, a piano duet by Misses Florence Roell and Winnifred Blakey, and solos by Noraian Saugeta and Rose Mulzhoff. Father Raith, Dr. A J McCannel, and Rev Ai Thetarate presided and delivered remarks.

St. Leo's Training School St. Leo's Church Daughters of Isabella J. C. Baker A Mins Stenerson Florence Roell Winnifred Blakey Raith Brugman Rae Noraian Saugeta Bais Ted Dles Rose Mulzhoff Ai Thetarate R. A. Neston Saeed A. J. McCannel Gradua Sinter Mary Victoria Aed Joe Brophy Ji Nmnes Dorady Erine O'Grady

Spikes at Bundles Threaten Local Threshing Hurt Production

Reported spike incidents disrupted grain threshing by Pat McCabe machine with 14 spikes piercing teeth and injury to equipment. Several growers including Peter Ehr Edward Nelson and others found spikes in bundles near railway lines. Local reaction condemns the act as despicable with threats to catch culprits. The article also notes deaths of G N conductor on St Johns branch and Mrs Mathilda Sleight near Glenburn with interment plans at Hoffman Minnesota.

Pat McCabe Busi Ea Peter Ehr McCabe Edward Nelson

Hollanders Invited for 20 000 Colonists to North Dakota

North Dakota hosted Baron Van Till former Dutch Prime Minister and banker. He toured with Soo Line officials from Thief River Falls to Kenmare and Minneapolis in Mr Pennington's private car. The visit aimed at investment and colonization proposing 20 000 Holland Dutch families to settle the state. Also notes a picnic at Gibb Ranch for Rev Thornell and wife as he heads to St Louis medical college and a parolee banker’s sentence critique.

North Dakota Baron van Till Holland Hague Andrew Carnegie Soa Major Murphy Soo Pennington Thief River Falls Kenmnate Minneapolis Mulland Acta Picnie Gibb Ranch Brookbank Thornell Ross Medical College St. Louis Norway Miss Beatt

Poisoning death shocks Stanley community

Oscar Fosse a 25 year old butcher died from accidental poisoning after drinking a drink at the Cotah Drug Co store in Stanley N D during a dance. Earl Conrad a 4 year old drug clerk remains critically ill and Noah Mann escaped after tasting the concoction.

Oscar Fosse Dran Deane Earl Inrad May Dikans Mann Independent Stanley N. D Earl Conrad Noah Mann

Lad Perhaps Fatally Injured by Train

Special to The Independent reports a farm team wagon struck by a railway engine near Gis terson, injuring a young boy who was returning from the elevator with a load of wheat. He remained unconscious at a hotel as doctors assess his chances of recovery. the wagon was dragged under the engine.

Stanley Gisterson Tad -Yo-Weiig

Ward County Forms Immigration Group to Promote Resources

Ward County sets a brisk campaign pace to advertise Northwest resources. J M Devine and E T Carey will speak at Illinois fairs to showcase exhibits. a $2400 county fund will finance speakers and travel, with literature and moving pictures planned to boost real estate interests.

Ward County Immigration Assn J. M. Devine E. T. Carey Illinois K. Christenson Carpio Br. Wilson Donneybrook Northwest J. M.devine Donnybrook Galesburg Aledo Minneapolis North Dakota Anoth Estate Devine Brush McWilliams Co Oscar Wilson Gray Carley Ward Ward Potenti

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