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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 26, 1907

Page

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LeSueur Bradford Welcomes John Hurley as Partner

Minot law firm LeSueur Bradford Hurley grows as partner addition. John Hurley from Oakes, former secretary to Congressman Marshall, and court stenographer for Judge Lauder, brings strong connections and talent. Le Sueur plans winter in Arizona but remains active in the firm.

John Hurley Oakes Minot Hurley Congressman Marshall Eeps Fate A Partners Wil Sueur Bradford LeSueur, Bradford & Hurley Lauder Marcelle R. le Sueur Arizona

Piano salesman charged with embezzling in Ward County

J Fr Spence of Wasam Gaard music house Grand Forks was arrested in Springfield Tennessee and brought to Minot by Sheriff Lee. He is charged with embezzling about 800 dollars from the company while handling Ward county collections. He earned 75 dollars a month plus expenses and led a hard life on a muskrat salary. His hearing is set for today and he likely faces District court.

J. Fr. Spence Wasam & Gaard Music House Grand Forks Springfield Minot Lee Spence Ward

Roell Moves Hardware Store to New Building Saturday

J A Roell will move his hardware store into a new building south of the Morrill hotel Saturday. He has a large incoming stack plus remaining stock to create one of the state’s most complete assortments. His removal sale has been very successful and he will open a beautiful store.

J. A. Roell Morrill Hotel Mr.Roell

Attempted Hold-Up Near 300 Depot After Dark

A day clerk at the 300 depot faced two hold-up artists late Saturday night as he crossed north of the tracks. He refused to stop and authorities were notified but did not locate the suspects. Poultry for sale: ten hens and a rooster for five dollars. Hub sale advertises everything, no goods barred.

Wilbur

Alderman Ehr Resigns From Minot Council Seat

John Ehr alderman of Minot third ward resigned at the Monday meeting without cause. The resignation was tabled until the next session for acceptance and a council will fill the vacancy with candidates including Walter Bond E H Boyer C L Funderhide Dr Storey Jor Person ugene Teutsch Henry Hurd. The electric light plant offered a sizable rate cut and the agreement was signed for four years. D A Dinnie and Brownson Co were awarded contracts for cement walks where owners failed to act. completion is expected this fall and owners are urged to proceed immediately.

John Ehr Minot Tepignen Walter Bond E. H. Boyer C. L. Funderhide Dr. Storey Jor Person Ugene Teutsch Henry Hurd

Dent Ross Wedding Unites Kirkman and Sawyer Pair

Leonard Dent of Kirkman Iowa and Miss Nettie Ross of Sawyer were married at the Methodist parsonage this Saturday by Rev G L Powell. The couple will live in Iowa where the groom farms. The bride, daughter of J M Ross of Sweet, moved from Kirkrasin Iowa about a year ago and is regarded as a popular young lady in her area.

Leonard Dent Kirkman Nettie Ross Sawyer G. L. Powell Iowa J. JM. Ross Sweet North Dakota Kirkrasin

Independent Advertising Sparks Property Sale in City

A.W. Tracy the land man and Independent advertiser sold the KE F Ahrens corner lot at Main and Third streets to Emil Munz of Tagus for 3900 dollars. Tracy credits Independent Advertising for the sale and notes prior success selling the Von Neida residence on Valley Street to J C Smallwood. Fire in Scofield Implement Co office began from a stove pipe into the chimney. damage minor and quickly extinguished by a chemical extinguisher.

A.W. Tracy Independent KE. F. Ahrens Los Angeles Val Emil Munz Tagus Tracy Arkens California Scofield Implement Co

Registered Jersey Bulls for Sale from Stocum Farm

Jersey bull calves born 1907 at Idle Hour St Lambert and Minot North Dakota offered by Stocum Farm Ernest Polsom manager. Calves described with solid color black tongue and varied sires including King of St. L and Eminent II. Dam’s milk and test records noted, with prices and extended pedigrees available on request.

St. Lambert St. L's Hisse Booner Buttero Prir Emote Dela Eau Claire St. Louis Bert Hambie Jane Noonan H. C Gladys Adam Brown Bessie Recorder Stocum Farm Minot North Dakota Ernest BR. Polsom

R. W. Davidson Near Deaths Door

R W Davidson formerly of Minot now in Redmond Oregon lies near death at home from bowel ailment. An old soldier and widely liked figure, he has suffered rheumatic illness for two years and prospects for recovery are slim.

R. W. Davidson Minot Redmond Oregon Mr. Davidson Davidson

Attempted Outrage Near Sherwood Report

Florence Beaurder a domestic worker near Sherwood was attacked Monday night by two men while transporting water to a house. She resisted and escaped as they tried to outrage her, a search followed with the assailants fleeing. Andrew Slater, a colored man, was brought to Minot Tuesday morning on liquor sales to Indians charges. Breck School enrollment noted for Clair Pinney.

Florence Beaurder Sherwood Andrew Slater Minot

Marriage of A J Tiler and Ida Suckstorff in City Home

A J Tiler of the Independent's job department married Ida Suckstorff last evening at the bride's parents home by Rev Acker. They will reside in the city. Tiler is a skilled printer and known statewide.

Andrew J. Tiller Independent Ida Suckstorff Mr. Acker Mr. Tiller

Minot Banker Denies Marion Move Rumor

Major J S Person, cashier of Union National Bank in Minot, denies reports he plans to relocate to Marion South Dakota. He confirms buying a controlling interest in a Marion bank with J A Flatland but says he intends to stay in Minot indefinitely and that the Herald was misinformed.

J. S. Peron Union National Bank Minot N. D The Grand Forks Herald J. S. Person Marion S. D South Dakota J. A. Flatland Zumbrota Minn Herald

Powell Aims To Hear From Clerks In Lecture Series

Dr Powell conducts the second talk in his series at the M E Shuren Sunday evening titled A Talk to Clerks He invites clerks bookkeepers and stenographers to mail anonymous letters on employer relations and attitudes by Saturday Employers are asked to write similarly on merits or demerits The conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church of North Dakota meets Oct 16 in this city and its proceedings will be fully published in the paper.

Powell Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church of

Dangerous Gate Failure Slows Train in Minot

A Seo freight train sped through the city while the Rametad and First streets gateman was away from his tower. His negligence allowed the crossing gates to remain up, defying Great Northern orders to install and operate the safety gates. Residents demand accountability and safer crossings.

Seo Rametad First Streets Great Northern

Advertising Claim From Minot Ader in Ward County Independent

A Blaisdell Bird Co. rep in Minot North Dakota declares the firm sold farm land four miles south of Minot solely on the strength of advertisements in the Ward County Independent. He asserts the land sale was the only one ever produced by ads in Minot papers.

Bilaisdell Bird Co Minot Ward County

Burlington Wedding in Minot Area Prominent Couple Wed

Miss Cora M Lehman married Orwin H Hunt at the bride’s brother’s home seven miles north of Minot. Rev Dr Powell officiated before about fifty relatives and friends. They will live on a Burlington area farm. The Independent offers congratulations. Also notices a sale of a drag and transfer business by A W Tracy in Minot. Ends with a local pub date reminder.

Chas. Lehman Minot Cora M. Lehman Orwin_H. Hunt Burlington N. D Dr. Powell Methodist Episcopal Church Atty F. B. Lambert

Man Bound for Minot Killed at Rugby

Special to Independent Rugby North Dakota September 25 07 Frank Doyle aged about 35 fell between the cars of an extra west freight train about 830 o clock this evening and was cut to pieces He was beat ing his way from Chicago to Minot where he had friends and where he intended making his future home He was well dressed with appearance of refinement but had been drinking to some extent which no doubt was the direct cause of death The remains or what he could be found were picked up and held until his relatives can be heard from

Rugby N. D Frank Doyle Agea West Chicago Minot

Government food inspector visits Minot for stock samples

John J. Lynch of Boston, government food inspector, spent three days in Minot this week inspecting grocery stores and bottling works. He gathered samples and noted actions align with state pure food laws and warned irregularities will be addressed. He declined to discuss findings.

John J. Lynch Boston Minot

For Sale Quick on account of leaving the ity

For sale a varied home outfit including maple dresser bedframe wardrobe cedar chest and assorted bedroom and kitchen pieces. Includes coils and enamel items and a velvet lounge chair. Contact G. W. WeWilliams 211 East 3rd St Minot.

G. W. WeWilliams East 3Rd St Minot

Partnership dissolved sale at Hub store in Minneapolis

Frank Brothers dissolve partnership and appoint J. W. Hall of Minneapolis Brokerage Co to conduct a fifteen days sale to reduce goods. Read page ad for details.

J. W. Hall Minneapolis C O Frank Brothers

Hub Saturday sale kicks off big bargains

Ab the Hub Saturday for big bargains at the sale. Dr. Wiltrout will occupy offices over Muus Bros. after Oct. Ist.

Dr. Wiltrout Muus Bros

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Sueur & Bradford John F. Spence Roell Ehr Jersey Bulls Death's Door Redmond, Oregon Girl Clair Pinney Breck School Wilder, Minn A.J. Tiler D. Bell Place Dr. Kremer Fairbault Germany Minot Banker Orginal Blaisdell-Bird Co Minot, N. D A. W. Tracy Williston Land Man Post Office Minot, N. Dak Devil’s Lake Govt Dissolve Partnership W. H. Reighart G. N. Railway
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