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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

1t was most unkind for the Charles
ION News and Courier to commend the
Judgment of the new proprietor OF the
Boston Journal i'll reducing the price
Of the paper to one cent.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21
MEETS VIOLENT DEATH.

Body Of Unknown Man Found in a
Pasture.
Albert Lea, Mimi, jan 10. The
body Of an unknown man was found in
pasture few rods from the Milwau-
kee track, four miles east of this city
The body was hanging in the fork Of
small bush with wound on the
head and a big hole in the neck. He
was forty or forty-five years old and
left no money or clue to his identity.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

Methodists, in spite Of the snew
Methodism," would be amply justified
in doing a little shouting over their
success in raising that $2O,O0O,0o0
thank offering.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

q baltimore man whose wife went
- south Dakota for divorce is try
ing to beat her by getting one at
horne before she has succeeded IN
ESTABLISHING her case. True sports
men ana gallant will Of course put up
their money on the lady.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

A woman in the postoffice depart,
fnent at Washington gave up her hus.
band rather than lose her job. Hus-
bands can be obtained without civil
service examination.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21
Vessel. Went Throuoh.

Cocstantinople. Jan. 19.-In accord
ance with the sanction of the sultan.
one of the four Russian torpedo boat
destroyers traversed the Dardenelles
Jan, 13. bound for Sebastapol The
censor stopped all messages ON the act
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

It is feared that the wrong man
may have been lynched in Kansas.
But why bother over these things? It
won't make any difference to him
NOW
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

There is a growing suspicion that
some of the crowned heads are anx-
ious to take the conceit out of tbs
Hague tribunal.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21
Wonderful.

$50: Miss Mary, dey tell me dat
you shall tell my character by my
hand!''
We'll, to begin with, you are Ger,
man."
..Ach! it is wonderful! "-Tit-Bits.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21
Thirty Pass enoers Injured,

Gunnison, Colo. Jan. 10. West
bound passenger train No. 317, on the
Denver & Rio Grande. was derailed
three miles east Of Sergeant yester-
day and thirty Of the sixty passengers
were Injured. only four seriously.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

The world looks with admiration at
tireless Marconi silently devOting all
his energy to increasing the efficiency
Of his wireless wonder.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

Throwing a clock at ones wife is
adjudged good ground for divorce
down in Connecticut. Besides, it is q
reckless waste of time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

The Dowager Empress Of China and
the boxers seem to have forgotten
that lesson taught by the powers not
so very long ago.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21
pisbrow Acquitted.

Riverhead, l.. l., Jan. i3.--Louis A..
Disbrow was acquitted on the charge
Of killing Clarence Foster and "I0ollie"
Lawrence at Good Ground on the
night OF June last
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

BY observing closely the case OF
Venezuela the Sultan Of Turkey can
see what he would experience II 1t
were equally safe for creditors to go
cunning for him.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

The government is undecided as to
the statesman whose face should go
on the 3O-cent stamp. Who would
think that 3O-cent statesmen were SO
few?
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

The crown princess Of Saxony and
her very dear friend, the French tutor.
talk of coming to America, the home
Of divorce.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21
Asking the impossible.

Your sidewalk - covered With Ice,
said the policeman.
80 1t is," agreed the householder.
Pretty soon there'll be . thaw, and
then they'll clean 1t OF"
Meanwhile. you've got to sprinkle
ashes over 1t" said the policeman.
How can IT. bitterly cried the
householder, when haven't any
coal Newark News.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

The news that John l.. Sullivan finds
Boston "a bum town, though was
born in it, will cause tears as big
as beans to flow freely on Beacon
street.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21
KEEP "A BOX HANDY.

Rev. A. L Tull Pastor NJ E. Church, Ashland.
Wis. says: '.For severe burns there is nothing
like Coles Carbolisalve. 1t acts like magic, re-
out scars. It is invaluable for skin irritationS
and sores of all kinds" Be sure and get Coles.
q ana so cents, by all good druggists.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

Stops the Cough and
Works on the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price 2ic
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

Z Poiiteness pays. When q bill col-
lect0r calls you are out nothing by re.
ques&ing him to call again.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21
MEET MOUNTAIN LIONS.

South h Dakota Travellers Give Them
Right Of Way.
Lead, S. D., Jan. 10. Several per-
sons travelling through the country
lately have had to give the right Of
way to mountain lions, OF which there
are an unusually large number this
winter. The recent cold weather ap-
pears to have made the animals bold.
and unarmed men let them have the
road
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

oeougA case.-J. w. OBaIHE, - Tbifd AvA,
y, ninasapoiis. Milan, Jan & -
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

Don't get mad at the man who ies
to make a fool of you. He can't /.
unless you're one already.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

Women may never break into coz.
gress, but she will continue to be
speaker OF the house. just the same.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

Mfs. Wlnsloys'S soothing syrup.
Pr chiisen teeshng, fbftens the gums, -educes IN
asDstOn. silsys psin. wind coc. yac b0ttlo.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

The. Mad Mullaht was KILLED while
saying his prayers" And yet people
will persist in this dangerous habit.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

With SURPRISES wiped out, the insur-
ance agent will be shorI of half his
ncomprehensibil.ty.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

The natural result of financial
spree would appear to 81 citing the
banks full and money very tight.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

Reports from Florida indicate that
the orange crop has been constructive
ly ruined.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES color
more goods brighter colors, with less
work than others.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

The new French minister to Vene.
zuela is named Wiener. Punsters, do
your wErst.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

Amateur photographers are not the
only ones who depend upon others to
develop their views.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Misssuri Tragedy.
ssRnrdy, Mo-. Jan. 10. ra.r sJ:r M. Mum,
proprietor of the hotel here, shot and
killed his wife yesterday and then
killed himself.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21
American diplomacy" still seems
to be doing pretty well. thank YOU

AS the days begin to lengthen. how.
ever. the gas bills begin to shorten. or
should
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

Probably Japanese China, which we
have seen advertised for sale. is that
portion which the powers have ove,
looked.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

Give some men credit. and you start
them ON the road to the almshousc.
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Retort Discourteovs.

Clarice--Ive been engaged seven
times.
Eunice-You have had hard luck.
haven't you, dear?-New York Times
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

IlOuS troubles lOllOW.
It's only short step to urinary
arrangements diabetes, dropsy.
Bright's disease.
Read how to be cured:
CASE NO. 24,61S-Mr Joseph
Gaines, foreman of the Harter mills,
Fostoria, O., says: II just as ardently
recommend Doan's Kidney Pills today,
and it is the month of October, 1899.
as did in the summer Of 1896. when.
after taking a course of the treatment,
they cured me Of kidney complaint
and backache, which was often SO
acute chat was unable to sleep at
night and had difficulty in remaining
OIL my feet all day. / am still Tree
from the lumbago or any annoyance
from my kidneys, and unhesitatingly
declare that am only too pleased to
1e-endorse my opinions Of Doan's Kid
4ey Pills.
A FREE TRIAL of this great kid.
ney medicine which cured Mr.. Gaines
will be mailed on application to any
part of the United States. Address
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. 7. For
sale by all druggists, price SO cents
per box.
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Dewey may, as well have the pom.
der put back in the cans.
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). +. COOPER.
Matchmaker
and JeWeler.

|. Oldest established jeweleY in town,
Repairing specially. Inspectpr sios
Great Northernn Ry. @; Sor Eve ysals.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21
WHEN BACKS ARE BAD.

Bad backs
are caused by
sick kidneys.
Most back
ache pains
are kidney.
pains.
Backache is
I b e f r 8 t
symptom OF
kidney disor-
ders.
Neglect the
warning of
the back. Sc
riny,c frO,nh1oc
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-01-21

During the past year 13, 1913 pounds of
cheese were made and over $1,000 paid
for milk. The cheese factory is not so
popular as the creamery. Thirty-sev.
EN- creameries and five skimming sta
lions were operating in the state Oct.
81 last There were thirteen west OF
the Missouri river, eleven in the south
eastern part of the state, two In the
Red River valley and eleven between
the James River valley and the Mis-
souri,. A tabulation of the annual re.
ports show that these creameries had
1850 patrons and that over 13, 900 cows
were MIXED. Nearly 10000, 900 pounds
Of milk and 100000 pounds Of cream
were delivered to the creamerieS, from
which ], 796,576 pounds of butter were
made. Over $500. 900 we're paid out for
milk and cream, and the manufactured
articles sold for $362. 3O470. 1t Is gre
dicted that the figures next year Win
show & large increase. Neefly 1000
hand cream separatOrs were sold In
the state About 3211,OO0 rs invested
In creameries and machinery. This.
with the investment in cows and other
appurtenances, makes the creamery
busincss in the state represent m In.
yestment OF about 81, 00O, 900.
The excellent quality Of North Da-
kota butter is alluded to. Experiments
will be made, II funds are available,
another year, for means Of removing
the wild onion favor, which troubles
the creameries in the western half Of
the state. II . means can be found It
means q gain Of cents per pound on
every pound Of butter sold from those
creameries.
The commissioner also reports that
eighteen farmers Institutes were held
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1903-07-25
The Foundation of Health.

Nourishment is the foundation
of health -life-strength. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure is the one great
medicine that enables the one dig
estive organs to digest. assimilate
and transform all foods into the
kind of blood that nourishes the
nerves and feed the tissues. Kodol
lays the foundation for health.
Nature does the rest. Indigestion,
Dyspeptia, and all disorders of the
stomach and digestive organs are
cured by the use Of Kodol. Sold
by J. Hawkins Goodman & Go,
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1903-07-25
The Best of All.

"On Sunday Afternoon" with
your best girl on your arm taking
a stroll down the shady lane"
is right in it, but how about a
trip to the sea shore. The Allan
tic and Birmingham has managed
to eclipse all previous efforts in
extending to the public a low
rate to Brunswick, St. Simons
and Cumberland Islands. The
dateselected is Tuesday, August,
4th and every convenience and
comfort has been arranged for
those attending. The surfis un-
surpassed, the beach is second
to none on the Atlantic coast, and
should anyone feel a hesitancy
in venturing into the briny deep
a whisk broom will be substitute
ed and you can dust yourself in
safety.
The Fitzgerald Military band
one of the finest organizations of
its kind in the state will render
delightful music during the trip
and the stay at Cum ber1and and
the heaviest heart will feel light
and gay.
Swimming, rowing, fishing, dane
ing, cool breezes and a merry
time is thing guaranteed.
This special train will be un.
der the direct management OF
courteous and efficient officials
of the A. &. B., and the ladies
and children will be given special
attention.
Put business cares aside for
once and get in the swim with
your friends and neighbors.
For further information call on
any agent of the A. & B. or see
large bills announcing the rate
and schedule.
H. c. McFadden,
General Passenger Agent
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1903-07-25
Important Notice.

[ wish to inform my many pa
tients, and those desiring me to
do dental work for them, that !
will leave here on August the
first for Chicago, where I will en-
ter Haskells Past Graduate
School for a three weeks term
to take special course in my
profession. So will ask all those
desiring my professional services
to hesitate until I return on
August the oath, when l will be
in my Office again for work.
DR.. C. A. HoLrzENDoRF.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1903-07-25
A Wise Girl.

Ionce knew ajolly maiden lady
of a certain age, and no id1er was
she in the worlds vineyards, but
a sturdy supporter of herself
and her widowed mother and
family of Younger children.
This feminine family pillar was
wont to give certain reply when
the ancient question, why do
you not marry?" was put to her
by elderly busYbodies. There
are always people obtuse and
stupid enough to PROFOUND this
silly conundrum. The answer
of my heroine invariable was, II
am determine not to marry un-
til can support a husband in II e
style to which he has been accus
toned. y Woman s Home Com
! pauion.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1903-07-25
PUBLIC SALE.
6-3O-1mo.

Twenty sharessof the Capital Stock
of the Irwin County Cotton Mills, be-
ing Certificates numbers 76 and II,
each for ten shares, will be sold be-
fore the Council Chamber in the city
of Fitzgerald, on Monday the 9th
day of July, 1908, between the hours
of 10 a. M. and .. NJ, at public
outcry to the highest bidder, for
cash. Said stock was issued to j, H,
Alison and by him transferred and
delivered to j, 2, Williams Company
as pledge or collateral security to
secure the amount due on two prom
issory notes executed by said Ali
son to said j. P Williams Company,
on January End, 1902, one payable
April 1st, 1902, for S176O.33, and one
payablesJuue 1st, 1902 for 100000,
on which notes there is now due a
balance of S2978.65 with interest
thereon from the oath day of Janu-
ary 1903, at per cent per annum, all
of such indebtedness being past due.
Due notice of this sale has been Civ
en- said Alison as required by law
This the 10th day of June 1908.
J. P. Williams Company
BY Eldridge Quits, Attorney.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1903-07-25
Guess what it is and they will

Guess what it is and they will
pay $1,000.
Cleaning, dyeing and repairing
done by VIM. Goeb1er, Central
Ave., east of Empire Store. If
For sale cheap:-Good horse,
buggy and harness. Together
or separately. Address P. o.
Box 794.
Its funny to guess-1et's tryit
Mrs. Henry Sutton, of Bright.
on; Mrs. Gaskins, of Douglas
Miss Jessie Coleman, of Oci11a:
Mrs. w. R. Williams, of Way
cross, and Miss Lizzie Turner,
OF Douglas, are stopping in the
city this week under DR.. Powe1l's
treatment. DR.. Powe1l's reputa-
ton is spreading very fast. He
has patients for 200 miles in all
directions.
For sale cheap:-Good horse,
buggy and harness. Together
or separately. Address P. O.
Box 1874.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1903-07-25
Let's guess!


WANTED:-SEvERAL INDUSTRIOUS
PERSONS in each state to travel for
house established eleven years and
with a large capital, to call upon
merchants and agents for successful
and profitable line. Permanent en-
gagement. Weekly cash salary of
$1S and all travelling expenses and
hotel bills advanced in cash each
week Experience not essential.
Mention reference and enclose self
addressed envelope. THE NATIONAL
334 Dearborn st. Chicago. 5-1-6mo
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1903-07-25
TO THE YOUNG.

Fitzgerald Ga, July %, 1908.
Dear young friends:
In the name of Christ l greet
you, and assure that feel a deep
and an abiding interest in your
welfare. Believe me when say,
| wish to do you good, and help
youattain prefermentand success
here and eternal happiness here
after.
And in that old Book, which
was, and is, such support and
comfort to our mothers in their
declining years, it is stated that
Daniel was preferred above ali
the presidents and princess" of
Babylon.
Will you come out to the
Christian church next Sunday
g p. m. and attentively listen
while we ask, and let the Bible
answer this question, viz: To
what did Daniel owe his prefer
ment?
You are cordially invited to
attend.
Faithfully yours,
William E. Daugherty,
Minister.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1903-07-25
Notice.

After S o'clock, evenings. and
8 SUNDAY mornings I close my Of
fee, putting all instruments in
sterilizer, and patients calling
during those hours can not be
treated (accidents excepted).
]. H. Powell, M. D.
Eye, Far, Nose and Throat Spec
ialist.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1903-07-25
A Good Game.

The game of ball yesterday
afternoon was quite a little more
interesting than that of Thurs.
day. The players we're ev.
identity very evenly matched and
when the game was interrupted
by the rain after the fifth inning
both sides were doing some sp1en-
did playing. but while the score
stood 2 to 1 in favor of the visi.
tors, there is no one who feels
certain as to the result of to-
days game.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1903-07-25

Take in the Sunday excursions
via Seaboard Air Line Railway
to Savannah and Tybee. A surf
bath is worth the price of the
ticket alone. Special train leaves
400 a. m.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1903-07-25
NOTICE..

The Ordinance governing stock
running at large will be rigidlv
enforced after Sept. 1st19O3. All
stock of every kind must be TAX
en- up before this date.
J. G. Knapp,
Acting Mayor
Herman Smith.
Chief of Police
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1903-07-25
NOTICE.

The Ordinance governing dog
tax will be rigidly enforced after
August IS, 1908. All parties
owning dogs must see that they
are tagged before this date. AS
all dogs in the city without tags
will be killed.
]. H. Rountree,
City Clerk,
Herman Smith,
Chief of Police.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1903-07-25
EARL WARD PEARCE

Geo. w. Duncan has been ap-
pointed Land & Industrial Agent
for the Atlantic & Birmingham
Railroad, with headquarters at
Waycross. Parties on the line
having land for sale, may find it
to their advantage to communi-
cate with him."
Yours truly,
H. C. McFadden.
6-30-1mo. G.. F. &. p. A.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1903-07-25
LOCAL NEWS.


What's in the chamber set?
Wanted-2O or 80 hogs, to move
to the country D. B. JAY.
The central and western por-
ton of the county was visited by
heavy rains yesterday.
Nice Groom cottage for rent.
Apply at the residence of Mr.. ].
B. D. Paulk, Main street. If
COW PEAS, $3.50 per
busheI, at Campbell's Seed
Store. 4ot3
Mrs. L. F. Thompson has
kindly consented to sing aso1o at
the Christian church next Sum
day.
Mesdames J. J. Dorminy and
and T. S. Price, of Broxton,
spent several days in the city
this week.
Mr.. Frank Ewing, who was
operated on a few weeks ago for
appendicitis, has almost entirely
recovered.
Judge Sweat. two miles south
east of town, has one of the best
farms in the county. Twoyears
ago it was in woods.-Oci11a
Dispatch.
There will bea special meeting
of the fire department at the
city hall next Monday night.
Chief w. w. Allen desires a full
attendance.
Cheaper than staying at home
only $500 to Savannah or $2.25 to
Tybee via Seaboard Air Line
Railway on Sundays. Special
train leaves 400 a. m.
Mr.. DeLamar Turner is visit
ing Tennil1e again this week,
where he has very sick grand
child, Miss Susie Turner is
steadily improving.
Harry Atherton is putting the
finishing touches on the painting
of the passenger coach built at
the F. O. & R. B. railroad shops.
The coach is in the shed near the
water and light plant and Mr..
Atherton's work is said to be ex-
cellent.
T. J. Harper, who was shot
just one week ago by Policeman
Brubaker, has so far improved
that he will be removed home to-
morrow. He has been at the
Lee House since the evening of
the tragedy, under the treatment
of Fitzgera1d's skilled surgeon,
DR.. ]. R. Smith.
A very indefinite, unconfrmed
and probably uncomfortable
rumor to the effect that the Sea-
board Air Line has bought the
A. & B., has agitated railroad
circles hereabout for the last
two days. Naturally people in-
terested in Fitzgerald hope that
the rumor is without foundation.
Fitzgerald was we'll represent
ed at the yearly meeting" at
Brushy Greek last Sunday
Enterprise. It was the Royal
Singing Convention. Yearly
meeting at that church next
Sunday.-Oc Dispatch.
We stand corrected, Bro. Han.
lon, and may see you at the year
ly meeting.
The A. & B. railroad com pany
advertises a daily package car,
Atlanta to Fitzgerald, scheduled
to leave Atlanta at 7:15 p. m. and
arrive at Fitzgerald the next day
at 4:1O p. m. We expect to give
this schedule a fair test and lei
our readers know what there is
to it. If they do what they say
4hay will do Il heats tho Sontherr
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1903-07-25
LECTURE.

I purpose to deliver another
lecture at the opera house next
Sunday, July, 20. Subject:
Take the Shady Side"
Come early please, as we shall
begin precisely at 400
EADr WY Ann DDA1r,