The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-02-18
Minor Topics.


Minor Topics.
Editor Chamberlain was down from
Palermo, Thursday, and made final
proof on his claim.
Bishop Mann, who is around looking
after his many parishes held services
here in the Episcopal church. After
the services a reception was given The
Bishop.
Monday the house occupied by Col.
Marcy caught fire and the inside soon
had quite blaze. The presence Of
mind Of Col, however. saved the
building.
The masquerade ball given at the
opera house last Thursday night was a
genuine success. Many Of the costumes
were unique and original. It was
thoroughly enjoyed by all in attendance.
1t is expected that Jacob Bassenalla
the man sentenced to be hanged at
Washburn for the murder of Axel An
derson will confess before he goes to the
scaffeld on Friday morning. It is hoped
that his confession will clear his broth
er who is serving life sentence in the
North Dakota penitentiary for the same
hGsnce. The two brothers were cap
ttlrsd shortly after the crime but Jacob
broke jail and escaped. He was cap
epred two years later and on trial was
convicted and sentenced to be hanged.
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Frank A. Mcdonald, the Renyille
Postmaster has been bound over to ap-
pear before the U. S. Court at the April
term. The charge against him is that
of falsifying the registry records. Mr..
Mcdonald was engaged in the land
business at Renville and his scheme was
in regard to registry receipts Of land
notices. These he would date wrong
so as to mislead claimants. His resigna-
ton as postmaster has not yet been ac-
eepted.
A. B. Kelly is up from Grand
Forks.
The County Commissioners are
in session this week:
j. q. McKoane has remodeled
The interer OF his abstract office.
Auditor Larson reports six
new townships organized this
week.
District court adjourned last
Saturday for the space Of one
week.
Read what the Minot Milling
Company has to say in another
column.
John Carter came in from Chill
cot, Tuesday upon visit with
friends.
The Rev. VIM. G. Hunter will
preach at Logan, Sunday Feb.
22nd at 3 p. m.
r. II. Emerson & Son have in
stalled a new roll top desk in
their confectionery store.
The Valentine social at the NJ.
E! Church last Friday night was
b very enjoyable affair and was
well attended.
A blind pigger by the.name Of
Robinson broke Jail here Tues
day night about eight o'clock.
Sheriff Scofeld landed him the
next day.
The Leland drug store has
opened it's doors for business.
The proprietor, Paul Y. Mccoy,
has succeeded in fitting up a very
neat and attractive store.
Rev. Rayon went up to Ken
mare Saturday, to organize q
Presbyterianl church at that
place. Rev. Evans occupied the
pulpit during his absence.
A TYPICAL westerner entertained
acrowd at the Leland bowling
alley Tuesday evening with gun
and knife play. Admission was
free and q large crowd enjoyed
the performances.
The St. Paul papers announce
that Thomas Fox has been ap-
pointed Receiver Of the U. s.
Land Office at this place. IfMr.
Fox gives the people the salts
faction that Col. Hanscome has,
the public will have little com
plaint to make.
A Small Fire
The residence Of Wm. Murray,
County Judge, came, near being
burned to the ground last Mon
day. The. fire was started by 9
detective stove pipe next to the
roof. A switch crew in the 6, N.
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