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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-12-02

Alinot at the present time is
having a seige with two dreaded
diseases, scarlet fever and small
pox. In both instances, the
diseases are not very severe, but
in the mjldest cases, they are
dangerous. Whenever either Of
these diseases is noticeable: the
health officer should be notified
at once and the places should be
quarantined strictly. The Inde-
pendent understands that there
have been numerous cases in the
city which We're not reported to
the health officer at all, in order
to keep off quarantine. This is
a very poor policy and when
practiced. it is impossible to
keep down the disease. 1t may
he enossible that the Minotschools
will have to he closed if the di-
eases spread much faster. There
/. is absolutely no danger for those
coming to this city to trade.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-12-02

IN conversation with Mayor
Roach the other day, the lnde-
pendent i;;s;:;iii ;;;a.sss ;;;;a;.sss tod that il !,
short time, the city would have
to be bonded in order to build a
suitable city hall and city jail.
Mr.. Roach realizes that the city
is in debt and has not many
sources OF revenue but does rot
know when there would ever be a
better time to raise themoney to
build such a. building. a good
stone or brick building would
last as long rs any OF the pres
ent inhabitants OF Minot will
live. Whenever we have a dan
gerous city prisoner. the chief OF
police has to stand guard out.
side the jail to keep the miscre-
ant in. or the wrongdoer has to
be taken to the countyia The
Second National Bank OF Minot
has been and now is the place Of
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-12-02
A Few of Minot's Needs

A good factory or two. \ new
city hssl and iajl. Some paved
streets. A better water works
system. Another first class no.
tel. \ creamery.
\ new Great Northen depot.
Ditto 500. Some more cement
sidewalks. A commercial club.
A Y. H. G. A. Relding room
and gymnasium for young men,
A crossing over the Great Nor
thern tracks: A man lost his
life the other day because there
was no crossing.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-12-02
The Lords Prayer

Rev. Edgar Jones began a
series OF eight sermons at the
Methodist church Sunday even
ing on the Lords Prayer. The
sermon Sunday evening was on
the Christians Language. 4
large and appreciative crowd at
tended The following are the
subjects for the remaining NUM-
bers: The Christians Homestead
The Christians Law, The Chris
tian's Food, The Christian S
Charter, The Christians Gym
nasium, The Christians Anita
gonist, The Christians Anthem.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-12-02

The new railroad from Gran
vile to Mohall has naturally cut
! Of some trade which otherwise
would have to come to Nlinot.
But the merchants OF this city
can make special inducements to
THE people living in that part OF
the countly to cause them TO
drive a little farther to come
here to trade and market theil.
produce. And the merchants
lare doing it every day and the
|number OF people from that nor
|5thern country who each day
drive to Minot to trade, is large.
I'VE are Offering the farmers more
for their eggs, butter and other
farm produce and we are giving
the goods cheaper. Instead OF
going backwards, Minot is for
ging ahead every day and we
are distined to have the best city
in the state.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-12-02
Fireman's Ball.

The Fireman's Ball at the
Opera House Thanksgiving night
was "a brilliant success and the
boys cleared about 800. The
dance was managed in admirable
shape and everyone had a good
time dancing un I'll ? in the MORN
ing. C. B. Tibbetts made him
self famous as caller. Fully 100
couples attended. In the after
noon the Firemen in their new
uniforms paraded the streets
headed by the Minot band. JAS
Scofeld mounted on a beautiful
horse headed the procession
The company will buy apparatus
with the proceeds.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-12-02
Doctor Not to Blame

Dr. Theilen, the Carpio physi-
clan, takes exception to the arti-
Gle published in last weeks indie
pendent regarding thefreezing OF
Andrew Anderson's hands. The
doctor says he did everything he
could for the man, sitting up
half the night with him. Ander-
son certainly was in bad shape
before taken to Dr.. Theilen who
undoubtedly did everything he
could for his patient. The indie.
pendent simply stated what An
derson told the reporter. Dr..
Theilen states that Anderson
did not get drunk in a blind pig
at Carpio but he and a partner
bought eighty pints Of ofbooze and
tried to drink it all at the part
ner's house. They failed, but An
derson was laid out and nearly
froze to death. The Independent
meant in no way to harm the re-
putation OF DR.. Theilen, who is
doing much for the. people OF
Carpio. From time to time how
ever patients are forced onto the
hospital authorities and the
county has to pay the expense.
The Independent still believes
that the man should have been
kept at Carpio where he could
have received as good attention
as he could get at Minot. Ander-
sons hands are in bad shape,
but he may not lose more than
a few Of his fingers.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-12-02


We understand that the oil
tanks belonging to the Standard
Oil Company will not be moved
from their present location near
the Great Northern, this winter,
but arrangements are being made
to locate them near the 500 de-
pot'in the spring Again the
independent protests against
this, on account OF the great
danger from fire, which the city
would be. e.subjected to. Now is
the time to enter a protest and
bring the matter before the city
council. Don't wait till after the
tanks are moved oregister your
kick.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-12-02

We are III the center OF fine
agricultural and grazing district.
The land Office is located here
and there are yet thousands OF
acres Of government land which
can be filed on.
The merchants sell goods
cheaper and we have a better Sc
lection than any cityin this part
OF the state.
There are two railroads, the
G. N. and the 500 which inter
sect here, making this the great
center for trading in the western
part OF the state.
Minot is the county seat OF Ward
county which will not be divided
for years to come.
The Minot Schools are classed
with the best in the state. Many
have moved here purposely that
their children mightgain an edu-
cation.
i, The county hospitals drawing
V,atients from all parts OF the
northwest and will soon be en-
larged. The work which is being
done by this institution is ex-
cellent. .a &
Judge Palda has his chambers
here for the Eighth judicial dis
trict.
The Great Northern round
house is located here and other
Dfices are soon to be moved to
Minot. a'
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-12-02
HighschOOl Search Light

The high school students are
endeavoring to start their school
paper, the High School Search
Lig hit again this year. They
would make it a monthly maga-
zine, in pamphlet form. They
are now soliciting adds among
the business men The students
made a success Of the undertake
ing last year and if the business
men are liberal enough will do
SO again !::;s .y:'::c.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-12-02

Eugene A. Steete, principal OF
schools at Kalispell. Mont, came
to Minot Tuesday and met Mrs.
Lillian u. Jones, of st. Paul, and
they wert. married by Rev. G. w.
Harris at the Presbyterian par
,sonage. The bride is q most
beautiful woman. Neither are
k...,wn in hiS cit TO i,yextent.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-12-02
CONDITIONS AS THEY
ARE in MINOT
Few Of The Things Which Should be
Remedied to Make This Well Appoint
ed City, The Building Of a New City Jail
Imminent Greater Care Should be Taken
in Quarantining Against Diseases-Busi-
ness Mems League Should be Established
to Work For Best Interests Of City.

meeting for the members OF the
city council, but it is not the
proper place, Citizens do not
feel free to attend the meeting
on that account.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-12-02
WOMAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

Mrs. Olsoa attempted suicide
at her restaurant at Stanley
Sunday night by cutting her
throat with q razor. She was
Respondent because herdaughter
was to m s'e:ainst her viii.
she did n ist II very deep
wound, u .3fnl enough to
make he, IN her work.
The con Ia her i'll charge
ana ii h.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-12-02
WHY MINOT WILL BE THE
LARGEST AND BEST CITY.

The Minot Business College
brings in many students and
several families.
The Minot Milling Co. is doing
much for the city. 1t draws
trade for the town.
The Grand Forks Mercantile
Co.. makes this center for all
kinds OF goods used in the stores
throughout the northwest.
We have no knockers" here.
There is not q man, woman or
child who will not stand up for
the city.
Our mayor is alive to the best
interests OF the city. The alder
men also are doing what they
can to get the city out Of debt.
The coal industry is no small
one. This is the center for a big
trade in Ignite coal.
| The brick yard next summer
will do something for Minot.
/ Last but not least-The news
|:papers ofMinotneverlet achance
| leo by to say a good word for
the best city in the state
Five Years in Advance.
The Independent has one read
err John Borgerson, alias Happy
Jack, who has paid for his paper
live years in advance. Jack be-
ieves the Independent will last
that long and SO do we, if the
|subscribers keep on coming in
that fashion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25
w. SUM NJ 6 r.

ChaS Joseph was in Alma Friday.
Geo Cow was in Elm Hall, Friday
evening
Peter X eeS and Eugene Osterhout
attended state Grange.
Warren HAYES is residing on his
farm he recently purchased Of Mary
Hyde.
The MaccaheeS will hold dance
Christmas night. All are invited TO
attend.
A. Il. Baldwin left Wednesday for
Onaway, where he expects TO work for
couple 81 months.
+. A. Baldwin, returned Thursday
from two weeks visit in Clinton
and Ingham counties.
Election OF officers at the Grange,
Thursday evening All members are
requested 20 be present..
On Wedn, Stay, Mrs Edith Blldwin
and daughter, Hazel, left for their
home in Ondway, after an eXtendt d
visit with relatives here.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25
N. WHElEER.

Small pOx is the scare In this viciD'
ity at present.
Mrs. Pritchard of Lapprt, il visit
ing friends here.
Henry Hoyt Is back looking after
property interests here.
DICK Baben and wife called On heT
father, George Woodcock, Sunday
MIS- Il. ) Merritt, OF Breckenridge
called on Il iends in this vicinity last
week.
w ii. Il OF mas gone back 10 New
York state 10 visit his parents, who
are old and in poor health. lie ex.
poets To spend the winter there.
A. NJ. Root, who has been working
at Forest Hill for nine months i,
home for a short time. 1t seems
good TO see him on the streets once
more
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25
DOES ITS WORK WELL
Every Farmer Speaks Highly Of the
Michigan Tive-Horss.

This gasoline engine, the favorite
OF our Michigan farmers, is one of
the greatest helps TO the tiller of the
soil that he can secure. 1t is made
so perfectly and is so simple in con-
struction that it does its work in first
class style. gives no trouble at all,
and costs next to nothing TO run. The
Michigan Five-Horse weighs about
1000 lbs, is electric ignited, and is
fitted with dry batteries, switches,
etc. The oil can be held in the cast
iron base. or served from a separate
tank as desired For feed cutting.
grinding. saving, deep well-pumping.
etc, no other engine in the world
can surpass it. The constantly ex-
tending use of gasoline engines on the
farm is a proof Of their convenience
and profit TO The farmer. and in Sc
Letting an engine VIC have no hesita-
ton in recommending the Michigan
FiveHorse for first choice. Other
models Of less power. pump jacks.
etc. made by the National Engineer
ing Co, Saginaw. w. s.. Mich. are
equally we'll built and effective for
their uses. The company's illustrated
booklet describes them, and every
farmer should write for free copy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25
WEST PINE RIVER.

Leslie Hoyt has a new pair Of sleighs
Mrs, Frances Fleming has fine
new cutter.
Fred Rogers is II st. Louis learning
the barber trade.
n. Whitecraft, who has gone &c
Virginia for his health, is rapidly i'm.
proving.
Robert Wood has rented his fathers
farm for the ensuing year and has
moyed onto the same
John Hall had the misfortune 20
hurt his hand quite badly the other
day while butchering
Ben KinSey and family who have
been working for ID. Wood the past
year, has moved TO OVID.
Miss Nettie Wright has returned
home from Belding, where she has
been employed in the silk mills.
Representatives OF the Saginaw
Valley Sugar CO. are here looking az.
ter their b ct or . as there is about
forty acres that is not harvested
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25
GALLOWAY.

John Herbage is on the sick list.
Otto AnSchutZ is on the sick list.
Henry Bublitz, OF Bay City, is Wis
ting relatives here
Calvin Harris talks Of leaving fol
Lansing In a few weeks.
Frank Blackburn and family spent
o1e day last week in Ithaca.
Frank Glinke has returned home
from Saginaw, where he spent a wee k
Miss Lillian Waldrogel, OF Lake.
field, left last week for Battle Creek
Lu1wick Mayer and family, Of
Bachelors Corners, visited relatives
in this place Sunday.
Miss Lizzie Lauer was called to Dell
win last week by the serious illness Of
her aunt, Mrs T. p Adams.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25
BANNIS TER.

~. Porter has moved mis- family 10
Elsie.
our tir>t primary school has been
closed indefinitely owing 20 the illness
OF the teacher, Miss Wright.
The few cases Of measles in town
have been well looked after and no
further trouble Is anticipated
Mr. and Mrs. House and daughter,
Frances, from New York state, are
holiday visitors at n. Moulton'S.
Frank Bishop. OF Homestead, and
Mrs. Mary LawrasOn, OF Jackson,
came here 10 attend the funeral Of
their mother, Mrs Bishop.
Zion Reed. the liveryman who has
recently settled 10 the hotel, seems
to be filling the place most acceptably
and the travelling puOlic will find
ElOn all right.
+. Meacnam left Thursday morning
for StrongsvIlle,tO hio, in answer To a
telegram announcing the death OF his
sister, Mrs. Lyon. His daughter, Mrs.
Jessie DickerSon, and Doris accom-
panied him and will spend Christmas
with relatives in Cleveland.
Mrs. Maria Bishop died Wednesday
morning as the result Of a stroke OF
paralysis, which occurred the Sunday
previous. She did not regain con.
seriousness but steadily sack until
death released her. Mrs. Bishop was
a member of the l. o. II. M, w. r.. G.
and ID. OF Il. She leaves a husband,
two sous and one daughter. Her
death has cast gloom over the entire
c immunity ,and she will be greatly
missed, b lth in the social circle and
I'm the home.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25
SOUTHEAST ARCADIA.

John Rush is suffering from bad
bilious attack
James Nusba I'M is home from Clare
county for the holidays
One % Mr. Elsworth's twin babies
is very sick with throat trouble.
There will tie "A Christmas tree at
the Bailey schooi house Thursday ar
ternoon.
Mrs. John Bangs leaves Thursday
to spend Christmas with friends at
McBain
Byron Nevios is enjoying a visit
from brother from the south part Of
the state.
A union Sunday school was organ
lied at the Bailey school house list
Sunday. A large at enhance was re-
ported.
A very peasant party was given at
B. GOdfrey'S Friday evening. Re-
freShmenjs we're Sery, d and the even
ing was ~ nj with music and game.
Eugene BO.art has sod elghty ac'e.
OF his farm 10 MIR. smith, Of ohio,
and leased the rest To him. Mr. Bo-
gart and family expect 90 leave in
about six weeks Tor Monmouth. Ore
eon, from which place MI &. expects
70 20 on 10 California on a prospect
inv trlp.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25
COUNTY LINE NEWS.

John O. Boyle drives new cutter.
Mrs. j. Holmes is reported very sick,
Will Gallagher and wife visited ST.
Louis friends Monday.
Revival meetings at Parkinson will
be continued a part Of this week.
What makes Joe Tedrow smile'
Why a grandson at Elmer Diyelbiss
Ardie White and Delbert Gallagher
are weighing beets at Shepherd this
week.
There will be a family gathering
at the home OF Chas Gallagher Christ
nas day
Mrs. Dennis Fitzgerald and Mrs.
VIII Small visited Mrs. Roy Small
Thursday.
James Robinson is entertaining his
sou aud family from Grand Ledge, for
few days.
Ardie White and wife visited at the
home OF his father Ed White, Of
Alma, Sunday.
Avo and Fay Day and Edna Cline,
VINO have been very sick the past
week. are some better.
Charlie Gallagher and wife and Mrs.
Barbara Plowman visited al the home
OF Geo. Carter last week
The Ladies Aid Society OF the Park
inSon church will meet January at
the home OF Mrs. Will Gallagher.
There will be a Christmas tree at
the Forest Hill church Christmas Eve
and one at the Coboon school house
Thursday afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. Gee Rider entertained
5 Fordyce and family. Arlle CInley
and family and Pearl Strong and wife
Sunday afternoon and evening.
The friends OF Mrs. May Cook viii
be pleased TO learn that her health is
improving after a severe illness at the
home OF her sister, Mrs. II. Foglesong.
Friday was gala day for the pupils
OF the Allen school. Their teacher,
Miss Pearl Mckee, secured the ser.
vices OF VIII Thomas, who came with
horses and sleigh and bells OF course,
and the pupils were quickly trans
ported 70 the Elm Grove school house
where a hearty welcome was given by
the teacher, Miss Grace Mckee, aud
pupils. The afternoon was spent j q d
spelling contest between the two
schools in which the Allen school was
victorious. After the presentation Of
dainty book entitled, Pearls from
Whittier" by the teachers to the
lucky person who spelled the schools
down, the entire company Of pupils
and several OF the parents from both
schools were treated TO popcorn, pea
nuts and candy by the Misses Mckee
and after singing, "GOd be With You
Til We Meet Again" they all started
for their respective homes declaring
ii 10 be 1.-The day Of the season" The
Misses Mckee are much thought OF
as teachers in their respective schOo'S
and we rejoice that the services OF
Miss Pearl have been secured for the
entire ear.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25
SUM Err.

=. Mead lost horse Sunday night.
Its boy at NJ. Yeiter'S arri ed
Sunday
Misses Lang and Belle visited the
school Monday.
Mrs Jim West is very low with a
complication OF diseases
Christmas exercises were hell at
the church Christmas owe.
Albert Thompson went u Detroit
last Friday tn spend Christmas with
his mother.
Mrs. Hyde has returned 10 Clinton
c)uaty 10 help care for some friends,
who are sick.
Miss Pike. our music teacher Spent
Saturday and Sunday with friends in
HubbardSton
Commissioner Pike visited our
schools last Tuesday Glad 10 see you
Mr. Pike. come again is the Seutiu emit
OF the pupils and teachers
A party OF young people from this
place last Thursday evening drove
over 20 Reedie Hydes In New Haven
TO spend the evening. All reported a
good time and arc loud in their praises
OF Mr. and Mrs Hyde As entertainers
A J Vance and family were routed
out Friday morning about o'clock
Cause. house on fire. but A J sue
ceeded in exringuiShing the blaze az.
ter il had burned out the floor and
two Sleepers A few minutes longer
it would have reached the outside
and the building would have been
lost.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25
FOREST HILL.

a merry christmas 10 an.
f. Pdrsell, post Office Inspector, was
n town last week.
Deputy Great Commander X O 7
NJ Pease is in town.
The Clifton medicine show arrived
in town Monday afternoon.
Mrs Ida Briggs, of Isa bella, is visit.
ing her mother, Mrs. Packard
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Pitt, OF Seville
visited friends east OF town Sunday.
VIM. Sullivan intends TO spend
Christmas with relatives in Jackson.
Mr., and Mrs. PIerson, OF Ludington
are the guests OF Mr. and Mrs. c. II,
Carl
Miss Myra Carl is home from Lud.
ington. where she has been attending
school.
We understand that the revival
meetings at Parkinson closed last Fri
day night.
Born, Sunday, December 20 to Mr..
and Mrs Elmer Diyelbiss, son.
Grandpa and grandma 1edroe are
happy Of course.
A party OF young people from Alma
passed through town one evening last
week on their way TO SummertOn and
20 Judge by their voices they were en-
joying themselves.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25
WEST HAMILTON.

Johnnie Allen shredded corn Friday
Frank Stailey was in Lansing, We'd
nesday, on business.
). Shellenbarger il visiting has
daughter, Mrs Mary Sialey.
Mrs. Ed Fairbanks, who has been
quite sick, is reported better.
Jas. Fountain, OF Bannister, visited
friends in this vicinity Sunday.
Mrs, Dora Hull, OF Ashley, visited
her sister, Mrs. Cora Allen, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Unger visited at
the home OF Henry Hull, OF Ashley,
Sunday.
Floyd Kesling and wife have moved
onto their farm two miles south Of
Ashley
Miss Libbie Shellenbarger. of Hope,
is visiting her cousin Mrs. George
Kesling.
Mr.. aud Mrs Oscar Plowman left
Wednesday for st. Johns C attend
the funeral OF his sister
Mrs. Mary SchwaLze, who has be n
visiting friends in this vicinity the
past week, returned TO her home in
CheSaning Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ingersoll, Of
Fitchville, Ohio. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Bert PEABODY visited their cousin,
MIS- Geo Kesling, Thursday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25
SEVILLE CENTER.

Dave Hammond is AT home for TIT
winter
Jas Clvell was in Alma, Thursday
on business.
G. G.. Wonders made business uiI
To Glaze last week.
j. Lippert contemplates moving it
Oregon in the spring.
Mr.. { ok, OF ONO, Was the guest OF
VIII Thomas Sunday
Fred Jones and family speLt Sunday
at the home OF Henry White.
Arthur Lippert is taking con,r cts
for the Alma sugar company.
Clarence Rowlev expects To move
into Chas Hum phrey's new hCuSe.
Cha>. Humphrey and family spent
Sunday at the home OF Alex Her.
John Miller OF Elwell, is carving
on numbering business at Tamarack
City.
Mrs. G. H. Hayer. Of losco county,
was the guest OF Mrs. II NJ Miller
last week
Henry Miller who has been suffer.
ing from rheumatism for the past
week, is able To be out again.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-12-25
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The readers OF this paper will be
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