The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-03-04

year.
Editor Humphrey came down
! from Souris to go to Centerville,
to get out the first edition of the
News.
The item appearing in another
local paper regarding Q mans
being robbed at the Windsor
hotel OF $50, was a mistake.
Finest soda water, by an ex-
pert, at Blakey's Drug Store. 6tf
Subject for discussion at NJ.
r. church next Sunday are, "The
Abundant Life" and "Back-Alley
Sins"
John Berg has been appointed
postmaster OF the new postoffice
at Hesnault, on his ranch 25
miles southwest.
A childrens' sevice is held at
the Nj. f.. church every Sunday
afternoon at 3 O'Clock. All child
rem and parents are invited.
Chas. Weagant was called to
kenmare Saturday night to pre-
pare for burial the remains of a
man who died from typhoid
pneumonia.
John Berg informs us that we
were mistaken in saying his cat
tie were suffering from scab. He
has 100 cattle which are in per-
feet condition.
The Rev. VIM. C. Hunter will
preach at the school house on
Sec. 16 range 81, on Sabbath
June 7th, at IL a. m, and at
Burlington at 3 p. m.
Girl wanted to work on ranch.
Pleasant surroundings, steady
work $3.OOper week. Inquire at
this office. 6
A literary entertainment and
ice cream social will be given in
the Methodist church Tuesday
night. 1t will be we'll worth the
while of each one to attend this.
WANTED-Situation by a
young married man 33 years old.
10 years experience as a general
clerk. Best of references. Ad-
dress Inbedendent office. TIP
Get your prescriptions filled by
a graduate in pharmacy, at the
Palace Drug Store. 6tf
J. Il. Mckoane has a most
beautiful picture in his office,
"The Monarch OF the Glen" ex-
ecuted by his wife, who has far
more than ordinary ability in
the art.
Near Surrey there are two dead
horses in a slough along the
highway. The odor is some
thing dreadful, and the health in
that neighborhood is liable to be
below par
The Fourth is to be celebrated
in great shape at the Elbowoods
Indian reservation. Quite a
number from this city are plan
ming to attend the three days
festivities and partake of the
CAME flesh and other delicacies.
Miss Orr, retiring superintend-
ent OF the hospital, has not been
used right by some OF her patti
ents, asshe still has 5000 com
ing for her hard work. Some of
this will be paid and it is hoped
everyone will settle with her.
She went all over town for Ok
ford s and finally paid $3.50 for
a pair of Pingree make that
pleased her immensely. We can
do fully as. well for you. }. NJ.
Wilson. 6tf
At the meeting of the city
council, Monday night, . COM
mittee consisting Of .P. Slocum,
HI. T.Dolloff and Erick Ramstad
was appointed TO Keep q record
of the cemetery regarding all
burials and sale of lots. The
mayor vetoed the ordinance pro-
viding for II foot cement side
walks.
Judge Palda passed through
Minot bound for Bottineau Mon
day. It is supposed that the
Judge will have an easy time
there this term, as while Tom
Gardner, the sheriff, was out at
Ray, the five prisoners escaped
from the Jail and cannot be
found. They are probably over
in Canada.
For the Soldiers Dead.
Memorial Day was celebrated
in this city. Saturday in a fitting
manner. About twenty Of, the
boys in blue turned out. The ex-