Harvest Festival Plans in Minot Spark Big Local Interest
The Independent previews the Harvest Festival in Minot on September 28 and 29 with a baby show for farmers babies, premium prizes of 10 and 5 dollars, a baseball game between Williston and Minot, a band contest, a coronation ball on Monday, and a Mardi Gras style electrical parade with masquerade costumes.
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Independent
Minot
Williston
D. Aaker
Rugby
Kenmare
Glenburn
Northwest
Opera House
New Orleans
J. B. Taylor
Smallwood Grocery
J. W. Samuelson
Palace
H. H. McCole
Frank & Prescott
Slocum’s Drug Store
Minot Drug Co
Graham Bread
H.C
Raft
Glee
Slocum's Drug Ware
Russell-Miller Milling Co
Farmers’ Elevator Co
Robinson Elevator Co
Bros
J. M. Ve Bon
Rene Bee
Heonang Drug Co
G W. Weber
Gentlemman
Stosemister’s Business College
F. B. Graves
Optic
F. &. Graves
Plan to Kill Officers in City Jail Foiled
A colored prisoner in the city jail planned to murder officers with a hidden Iver Johnson revolver smuggled in from outside. The gun, hidden in a manure pile near the window, would be used during a Monday night escape attempt. The inmate told Jim Hyatt the street commissioner, prompting police to watch inmates closely for outside aid.
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Hyatt
Iver & Johnson
Contests Grow Interesting at Harvest Festival
The Harvest Festival contest for Quem of the Harvest Festival grows interesting as the Dark Horse has not developed yet and some suspect the idea is editor conceived. Rumors spread of another contestant possibly entering with a fast run, though standings at press time are not final.
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Dark Horse
Walt
Eee
Tragic Fire Claim Ends Life of Mrs Gust Hye and Others
A kerosene fire at Williston fatally injuries Mrs Gust Hye who died after lingering three days. Her clothing burned as a bystander and two young children survive. Capt. Small body recovered from Missouri river. Several locals mentioned in scattered notes amid a scene of misused currency and illness.
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Gust Hye
Williston
Capt. Small
Buford Ferry
Missouri River
Westeedes
Little Gladys Olson
Nels Olson
Little Gladys
Scandinavian Cafe Opens at Scandinavian Hotel
The Scandinavian Hotel adds a modern cafe run with the hotel, led by chef W. O. Bressler. A complete menu and brisk business promise strong earnings as the kitchen stays spotless and orders are served promptly while regular meals continue.
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W. O. Bressler
Bressler
Thorely
Keavin Reports East Conditions and Outlook for Store Expansion
John J. Keavin, proprietor of Keavins department store, returns from a eastern buying trip and says business conditions are poor in the east due to the panic, while his western market thrives. He notes heavy purchases at low prices and anticipates a record trade period ahead. A Minot lightning strike caused no damage, and Chas Lewis launches a steam launch with a 20 horsepower engine on the Missouri River freight run.
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John J. Keavin
Keavin
Keagin
Chas.Lewis
Missouri River
Local Harvest Reports Praise High Yields Across Farms
L A Larson reports wheat at 17 bushels per acre. Mrs Vada Towns of Sawyer notes half a bushel of large dark red cherries canned and seeks premium offers for home grown preserves. Sheriff John Lee threshes 47 bushels per acre on 210 acres of wheat and 43 bushels of oats on 85 acres, using a second hand threshing machine to cover 2000 acres in a day.
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L. A. Larson
The
Independent
Vada Towns
Sawyer
John Lee
Lee
Republican figures push plans in Bismarck visit
James Johnson spends the week in Bismarck advancing Republican efforts. The Elke and Thedr factions press ahead with proposals while wall work has begun. The Wika party aims to complete their project this year with high expectations.
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James Johnson
Bismarck
Elke
Wika
Supreme Court rules penitentiary hanging constitutional
Reports say the state supreme court upholds the law for hanging prisoners at the penitentiary by wardens, while cases on temperance commission powers and sheriff duties continue to provoke debate among judges. News also covers local deaths and births, a fatal shooting in Schafer, and farm for sale details in North Dakota.
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Supreme Court of the State
Robert 8. Noah
Peltier Bros
Bismarck
Supreme Court
Temperance Commissioners
Spalding
Fisk and
Morgan
Harvest Festival Premium List Promises Cash and Prizes
A partial list outlines premiums for the Magic City Harvest Festival on September 28 and 29. Horse, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry, grain, vegetables, and bread categories offer cash, merchandise, and services from local businesses. Notable prizes include overcoats, rifles, clocks, and farm goods from Dinnte Grower Morstad Weber Boyer Lindberg and others.
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Harr St
D. A. Dinnte
C. A. Grow
B. E. Morstad
John Br
C. W. Weber
F. W. Dale
Boyer & Lindberg
Minus Bros. Heifer “Call
Meyer Lumber Co
Bull Call
Great Northern Lumber Co
Hyers‘body
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