Fire destroys Elite Steam Laundry in Minot blaze
The Elite Steam Laundry owned by Wm Hartman burned to the ground Tuesday morning, likely starting in the drying room. Firefighters struggled as the Main and Second streets hydrant failed, water supply later restored. Hartman insured and plans a new modern building in weeks. Also notes Minot ice trade growth with E D Kelley predicting 10 000 tons next winter and a separate item reports 15 year old Willie Holt arrested for stealing 300 cigars from George Sampson's pool hall, later released after promising to work.
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Elite
Wm. Hartman
Althe
Main
Second Streets
Hartman
Sampson
Willie Holt
Chi
George Sampson
Samson
New Game Laws Listed for Local Nimrods
The notice details protected species Buffalo moose elk caribou mountain sheep and others with seasons and open periods. It lists daily limits of 25 catches per person and bans on selling or possessing listed game. Licenses set at 75 cents for residents and 25 dollars for non residents.
Painter Morrison Injured In Runaway Near Red Bridge
Painter James Morrison sustained serious injuries Friday afternoon when his wagon team ran away near the Red Bridge while transporting a load of signs. A heavy sign struck his leg, tearing flesh. a higher blow could have been fatal. He was moved to his home for surgeon care.
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James Morrison
Red Bridge
Mr. Morrison
Bowbells Banker Hansch Dies After Operation
Hon Hansch, Bowbells prominent banker, died at his home Sunday morning following an appendicitis operation. He suffered yellow jaundice and typhoid fever. The remains were shipped to Maple Lake Minnesota, his old home. Hansch was a noted Mason and highly respected.
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Hon
Hansch
Bowbells
Maple Lake
Minn
Minot Commercial Club Hosts Senator Hansbrough
United States Senator Henry Hansbrough attended a Minot gathering with a reception in the club rooms and a six course luncheon at Leland’s banquet hall. Speakers included L. D. McGahan praising North Dakota’s growth and Governor Devine on great men and occasions.
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United States
Henry (. Hansbrough
Minot
L. D. McGahan
North Dakota
McGahan
North
Northwest
Towner
Joss
Goss
Hansbrough
Senate of the
Senate
New York
Montana
Pennsylvania
Fargo
Grand Forks
Devils Lake
Jov
Devine
Alfred Blaisdell
Ward
Blaisdell
Ward County
Uncle Sam
Judge J E Smith Loses Home In Surrey Fire
Clerk of court J E Smith faced total loss when his house west of the city burned to the ground during Sunday worship. The insured building belonged to C A Johnson. Smith's losses totaled about 3500 with no insurance on personal effects. A piano bought last week, clothing, negotiable papers, and over 700 in cash vanished in the blaze. his thirteen year old daughter narrowly saved the piano before the flames claimed it. Smith learned of the fire only after returning to Minot that evening as neighbors aided in recovery efforts.
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J. 5S. Smith
Surrey
C. A. Johnson
Mr. Smith
Minot
the Independent
Marriage Licenses Listed For Numerous Couples
A list of marriage licenses shows pairs including Roy Smallwood and Mabel McCormick in Minneapolis and St Paul, with other couples from Ward, Fergus Falls, Plain City Iowa, and 18 to 29 year olds. The notices name names such as Ellen Waugh, Estelle Galley, Myrtle Straley, and Ruth A Kilbourne among many others.
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Roy Smallwood
Minneapolis
Mabel McCormick
St. Paul
Wm. E. Hawley
Minnie Hunnicker
Ward
Roys. Whitson
Ellen Waugh
St. Monteith
Estelle
M.galley
Chas. T. Richards
Plain City
Iowa
Myrtle Straley
Ward County
Chas. A. Lambert
Eliza Walton
Lee M. Morey
Car- Her. Nelson
Fergus Falls
Chas
Ruth A. Kilbourne
George H. Wegner
Emma Peachler
Lawrence Anderson
Lenai Hatha
Wm. T. Anderson
Eva Tilden
Paul Paulson
Dena L. Mel Coocken
Rson
Anna P. Arnold
Guy Dunn
Gena Austin
Peter C. Olson
Sarah Labelson
Ingman J. Johnson
Flor- Sore Edith Matthews
Men Wanted at Once in Palermo North Dakota
Builders contractors carpenters masons and bricklayers urged to report to J Hoff townsite proprietor in Palermo North Dakota for immediate work with steady demand and good wages.
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Palermo
N. D
J. (. Hoff
Dr J J Titus Locates in Minot First View
Dr J J Titus a Cornell University medical graduate and former Denver and Rio Grande railroad hospital surgeon arrives in Minot and opens offices in the Lee block over the post office. He heard of Minot through his brother and chose to locate before sight. He spent five years preparatory study at Cornell and was a registered New York pharmacist. He envisions a bright future in Minot.
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J. J. Titus
Cornell University
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Minot
Lee Block
New York
Property Values Rise In Small City Sales
Mrs. Wm. Parker bought a fifty foot lot from Mr. Towner on fifth street for 1450 dollars then sold it Wednesday morning for 1400. Mr. Towner sold his house and lot this week for 4500 dollars.
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Wm. Parker
Elegant new hose wagon joins city fire fleet
The city’s new hose wagon arrived after Hartman’s fire. It cost just over seven hundred dollars and is red and stylish. It seats five or more on the steps, carries 1500 feet of hose, ladders with a hook, a forty five foot extension ladder, lanterns, and hand chemical chasers. The item prompts calls for a paid foreman and trained fire horses to improve city fire protection.
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Hartman
Minot
Wheat Prices Fall Press Farmers to Hold Grain
The article discusses low grain prices with No 1 Northern wheat at 56 cents. Farmers may borrow to pay debts and store grain, since corporations set prices. The writer argues prices should be 80 to 90 cents and blames elevators for undervaluation due to market margins.
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Duluth
Lighted Match Ignites Powder Can Injuring boy
Lloyd Dodge, a ten year old, was persuaded by five neighbors to throw a lighted match into a partially filled can of powder Sunday morning. His face was badly burned but his sight is not expected to be permanently affected. The incident was deemed fortunate under the circumstances. First class repairing on traction engines and boilers advertised locally. FP M Prereg23tt Deering ND.
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Lloyd
Geo. Dodge
Deering, N. D
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Kelley
Morrison
W. H. Reighart
ATCH
CG. N. Railway
Sen
Commercial Club
Leland
J. E. Smith
DR. Titus
Denver
Colo
Heart of Minot
Union National Bank
Minot Capital
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