Jason A. Baker, ex-county commissioner of Ward county, was shot and instantly killed Wednesday by his son Almond, aged 16. Baker was choking his wife at the time, when the boy took a Winchester and shot him through the head.

Williston Graphic, 6/5/1896

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The jury in the case of Almond Baker, charged with murdering his father, brought In a verdict of not guilty, after deliberating just two hours at Minot.

Duluth Evening Herald, 11/16/1896