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The Monticellonian., 1904-10-20

Another s500,000 installment on the government loan will be transferred 10 the United States subtreasurer by the Louisiana Purchase exposition of ficials.
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-20

The less heart a woman has lte 9G:- eler she is wi.llag to give 1t away,
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-20

People sheer at women's lack ot admira- ton for others ot their sex, but lt.s a lac. that one doesn't find man going around pralsIng h.s fellow man, elthet. Bdltlmole American.
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-20

Pso's Cure for Consumption is 8n infdli- ble medicine for cough, and coids.-N. w. Samuel, Ocean Grove \. J., Feb, r. 1900
The Monticellonian., 1904-10-20

The office would probably be more success- ful when 1t is seeking the man, if 1t would take more precautions agai2st being Hay- iAd.-Puck
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-12-14
Will Wed in Chicago.

@. NJ. Pierce, assistant manager
Of the Nlinot Grocery Co., will
leave for Chicago in a few days
where he will be united in marri-
age to Miss Editha B. Payne, Of
Winona, Mimi. The happy event
will occur December %. After a
short wedding trip, the couple
will return to this city and go at
once to housekeeping. They will
be at home 10 their friends after
February l.
Mr.. Pierce has lived in Nlinot
but a few months. but he has
demonstrated the fact that he is
a young man Of far more than
ordinary business ability. He
formerly lived at Winona, Mimi,
where he met his bride-to-be.
Miss Payne is one OF Winona's
best respected and most accom-
plished young women. The peo-
pie of Minot will welcome her to
this city. The Independent in
advance extends hearty con-
gratulatiOns.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-12-14
Branching Out.

John H. Lewis isspreading out
in his business. He now handles
the following: Land business Of
all kinds, final proofs, filings,
Of entry. leaves OF absence, farm
loans, farms for sale, city lots
for sale, plats and abstracts, in
formation for settlers and agents,
collections, fire and life insurance,
taxes paid for non-residents. He
is assisted by his lawyer, G. =.
Bach, who looks after the con-
tests and other business. Mr..
Lewis is still q. S. commissioner,
but since the new ruling was
passed, he is able to remain at
home and branch out his business
extensively.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-12-14
Assaults Burlington Young Man.

d. H. Conan, a young Burling-
ton man, was assaulted early
Friday morning about ? o'clock
by q gambler who evidently
wished to kill Conan. Theyoung
man was struck under the eye
with the butt Of a dangerous
looking pistol. The racket
started in the European restau-
rant. Later the young men
walked up the middle OF the
street according to the story Of
the nightpolice, John Strommen,
and resu ned their quarrel. This
is where the gambler pulled out
his revolver and struck Conan.
Strommen arrested the gambler.
Judge Murray was aroused from
his bed at 3 o'clock in the morn
ing by Conan and his friends and
the warrant secured. The young
men tried to patch the matter
up. Conan wanted $50 as balm
for his wounded feelings, while
the gambler offered but $25.
Later when Strommen was tax
ing the gambler to Jail, his COM
panion, one johnson, assisted
him in GLIDING the officer in the
darkness. They ran back Of the
livery stable and got away.
johnson was arrested the fol-
lowing night, but was turned
loose and given one hour to get
out of town. We understand
that Conan's father, who is a
prominent Burlington farmer,
has taken the matter up and will
offer a reward for the capture OF
his sons assailant.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-12-14
REDEMPTION NOTICE.

To C. A. PIRRCD.
described land and premises. to-wit: Lot num-
Der three 90, block nunber forty .eight 49,,
Brooklyn addition to the city OF Ainot, Ward
ssvcl tn day of Des smber A. D. 1897, duly sold
tor taxes for the sum Of one dollar and two
cents. That the timo whom the redemption
M said .na r1d bas ths da{
required to redeem said land, exclusive of the
costs to accrue upon this no,ice, is the sum Of
two dollars and forty-fve cents. All OF said
land being situeted in tho county of Ward,
state of North Dakota.
II you fail to roc I'm the Same within ninety
days from the date of this notice, q tax deed
for tho aforesaid land will be issued and de-
livered to the holder Of ths tax certificate.
Dated at Ainot, North Dakota. this fifth day
Of November A. D. 1874.
(sEALl LOUIA A. LARSON.
Il Auditor Of Ward county, n. D.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-12-14
Former Leland Waitress Died.

Former Leland Waitress Died.
Freda Laash, who is well known
to many in this city as a former
head waitress at the Leland
hotel, died in st. Paul recently
from the effects OF an operation.
The funeral was held at James
town where the remains were
buried. Miss Laash had a sister
living at Jamestown.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-12-14
ATTENTION. TRAPPERS.

I am cash buyer of raw furs, hides,
etc. pay 500 for large No. l mink
skins and cts. per b. for No. l hides.
a postal card will bring me. e9. a:ssa.s
OTTo III. SCHAUMBURG," 20, ~;
12-7-lmo Burlington, N. Oak.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-12-14

The Ainot Grocery Co., has
three hot cars going south on
the 500 and the same number
north during the week. This
gives them excellent service.
Lost-One light bay mare white
face, one wall eye, 6 years old,
three white feet, branded K on
left cheek. Finder please inform
Thos. Watson, Norwich, N. D.,
and receive reward. at
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-12-14

A banking institution known
as the Minot State Bank has
been organized. and the concern
will be opened for business Just
as soon as a suitable location
can be secured. It is understood
that the institution has plenty
OF capital behind it, and no doubt
it will find Minot a mostexcellent
location. While Minot has al
ready two excellent banking
institutions, we ale no longer a
village, and the promoterslooked
the ground over carefully before
deciding to locate here.
The stockholders are:
Ed. Pierce.
James X. Banks.
+. w. Froemke.
T. II. Richardson.
+. Y. Mcknight.
Three OF the stockholders, Ed.
Pierce. James II. Banks and F.
W. Froemke, are prominent Of
fcials and stockholders in the
following banks and real estate
companies in the state Of Nor tn
Dakota.
The Northern Trust Co., Of
Fargo, which has a capital OF
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-12-14
SUMMONS.

State of North Dakota.
County OF Ward
In District Court, Eighth Judicial District.
Joseph Roach. Plaintiff
Solomon &. comstock.
Northwest Land Company.
First National Bank of Minot.
The Wood County National
Bank OF Grand Rapids. Wis.
c, E. Rittenhouse as Receiver
OF the First National Bank OF Summons
Minot, N. D.
William Hope,
Andre Hope.
All other persons unknown
claiming any estate or interest \
in. or lien or incumbrance upon
the property described in the
complaint and their unknown
heirs
The State OF Northt Dakota to the above
named defendants:
You and each OF you are hereby summoned
to answer the complaint in this action and to
serve copy of your answer upon the sub
scriber within thirty days after the service OF
of service. and in case OF your failure TO ap-
pear or answer Judgment will be taken against
you and against each OF YOU by default for
the relief demanded in the complaint
Dated Nov 49, 1905.
Attorney for Plaintiff, p o. Address and
ONCE. Minot N. d.
TO the Defendants above named:
You and each Of you take notice that the
above entitled action is brought to determine
adverse claims and to quiet title to lot -. in
block T. OF the townste OF Minot in Ward
county. North Dakota and no personal claim Is
made against you or either OF you,
Attorney fer plaintiT. P. 8. Address ana
Once Minot n %.
Dated My. 10. lvN. 1.-2S
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-12-14
MNOT WILL HAVE
IT'S THIRD BANK
Prominent Ransom County Financiers Have
Established the Minot State Bank-'WM
Begin Business Soon.

100000. The First National
Bank OF Sheldon, N. d., which
has a capital Of $4,000. The
Enderlin State Bank, capital
$4,000 Ransom County I'm
migration Association, capital
100000. The First State Bank
of Leonard, N. d., capital $1O,-
600.
Jon F. Mcknight and T. H..
Richardson have been closely
connected and in the employ OF
the above named banks for a.
number OF years.
It is understood that John f.
Mcknight will be one OF the Of
ficials and make his permanent
home in this city. He has been
travelling into Minot for some
time and is already well and very
favorably known to hundreds Of
people.
Il. V. Mcknight, his father, is
a prominent farmer and real es-
tate dealer and has served as
county commissioner in Ransom
county for ten years.
In case a good location can
not be secured for the bank, a
new building may be erected.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-12-23
Coal of No Benefit to Him,

candy" Welch, one OF the best.
known harness turfmen, and owner Of
Charter Oak park, in Hartford, and
Oakley park, in Cincinnati, returned
to Kentucky to visit his old friend
Madden after the close of the harness.
racing season at Memphis. Madden
has the most beautiful estate In Ken.
lucky, and Welch always visits him
at this season Of the year. While
Welch and his host were riding along
they came across an old negro, Dont
with age and shaking with the early
cold.
(Which would you rather have. a
quart OF whisky or ton Of coal"
asked Welch, seeking to jolly Uncle
Jasper.
"Missur Welch, de Lord knows as
ah allus burns wood" replied the
Gualing darky.-Ncw York Times.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-12-23
English Man Of Letters.

Here Is description Of James
Eryce. who Is visiting this country. It
is written by one of the professors at
Harvard. where he lectured: He is a
small man, about G5 years old. with a
very large head, most of which seems
to protrude backward and to slant up
ward and backward from his high fore
head. He is bald on top. with that
sort OF white hair and beard which
sometimes turns yellow. He has very
bushy eyebrows OF the same color. Is
round.shouldered, very nicely dressed,
and has quite distinct Irish accent,
not at all the broad English accent
which I had expected. He is a distinct
speaker. though very quiet and abso,
lutely Unconditional. lie has a high
nasal voice.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-12-23
Coqs That Draw Carts.

A traveller who has cycled hundreds
of miles In Holland has good word
for everything Dutch except the use Of
dogs in carts. He quotes some rather
affecting instances Of very old or sick
dogs used in a certain district and con.
rludes that the employment Of dogs as
draft animals is survival of barbar-
ism. The cart" dog is high-sprited
eager creature, which. as a rule. takes
a great deal of interest in its work.
ana needs neither beating nor scold-
ing.
At The Hague the dogs which bring
the vegetables into market lie under
their carts while the cargo Is being
sold. In the afternoon when the time
for going home approaches, they bark
excitedly. and, with their owners sit
ting in the carts, often race other dogs
home. The carts are frequently very
smart and so is the harness. Nearly
all the milk and similar commodities
in Liege are distributed silently,
quickly and early in the morning by
dog carts.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-12-23
0ofnn Great Work.

Florisant, Mo, Dec. (SpeciaD
That Dodd's Kidney Pills are doing
a great work in curing the more ter.
rible forms of Kidney Disease. such az
Brights Disease. Dropsy and Diabetes.
everybody knows. But it must also
be noted that they are doing a still
greater work in wlping out thousands
OF cases Of the earlier stages of Kid
ney Disease. Take for instance, Mrs.
Peter Barteau OF this place. She
says
i have been subject to pains in my
back and knees for about three years.
but since l have been taking Dodd's
Kidney Pills have been entirely
cured"
Others here tell similar stories. In
fact, in this part OF Missouri there arc
scores of people who have cured the
early symptoms Of Kidney Disease
with Dodds Kidney Pills. The use Of
the Great American Kidney Remedy
thus saved not only the lives OF Kid
ney Disease victims, but thousands OF
other Americans from years OF suffer.
ings.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-12-23

his well-bred, conventional mind to
inquire her out and force and acquaint-
ance. When circumstances brought it
about in the regular way he would be
only too glad to know her. But he was
not possessed of the "stupendous ef-
frontery" which brings circumstances
about and molds them to its will.
1t was with a premonition of seeing
her again that Jameson went alone
to the Delano ball, the opening event
of the New York season. His carriage
stopped just short of the steps to al
low another to pull away. Jameson,
looking impatlently out of the windc~.
saw a solitary girl emerge. She gave
a direction to the coachman and turned
to 90 in. A giimm~r of light fell
across her face and showed it to be
Jessica.
Good Lord! is the girl crazy?"
Jameson groaned. Western! Holy
Smoke! But she ought to know she
can't go about in New York unaccom.
panied"
He spranG out OF his carriage be.
fore it stopped. and was beside Jesslca
when she passed through the great
doors. He followed closely up the
broad stairs. bowed politely when she
entered the dressing room. though she
was quite unaware of his presence.
and when she emerged few moments
later he was there, waiting. He hard
ly knew what he was going to do.
Only one thing was clear in the riot
OF invective against those who had
allowed her to commit this unpardon-
able blunder--he should not allow her
to walk alone into the reception room
with all New York agape.
Curious eyes were staring when Jes-
sica. surprisingly lovely, glided up to
her hostess with Tom Jameson a step
behind.
My dear Jessica!" said Mrs. Delano
with real affection, Il am SO glad you
are here. and how sweet you look!""
Thank you so much. Do you know,
almost missed coming. after all. Mrs.
Osgood was called away an hour ago
by her sisters illness, and as auntie
went away yesterday there was no one
to bring me. At first | was afraid |
should have to give it up, and then,
you know. we Western girls do great
many things that would shock you
Fasteners. We'll, I thought it all over
and decided that couldn't afford to
miss the finest ball of the season,
So"
80 she let me bring her." inter.
rupted Jameson.
Richard. you remember Al Dan.
forth? This Is his daughter Jessica.
Miss Danforth. my husband"
Jessica flashed one glance at jamie
son, then dutifully followed her host.
ess lead and passed on down the line
She heard the quiet voice behind her
saying the proper things to the men,
bers of the receiving party. When
she had reached the end she felt him
gently draw her arm through his and
lead her away. For a moment neither
spoke. Then she looked at him cold.
ly.
May know to whom have the
honor"
II snnrose nv conduct seams urra-.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-12-23
Odd Tales Revived,

Senator Depew's Gordon Ear story
"off my own tree" was printed In the
Worcester Press so long ago as 1878.
to this effect: A hears passing by.
stranger having asked Of the sexton
who's dead?' and What com.
plaint?" the sexton replied: There Is
no complaint everybody is satisfied"
1t was an old Worcester county
story. antedating by generations the
story of the two men who went into
drug store and told the proprietor
they had made a soda water bet
and would have their sodas now, and
when the bet was decided the loser
would drop in and pay for them, II
that would be satisfactory to the drug
gist. He answered that 1t would, and
after the sodas had been enjoyed he
asked: by the way, what was the
bct?"
My friend here" said one- OF the
men. "bets that when Bunker Hill
monument falls 1t will fall toward the
north ard bet it won't."-New York
Sun,
The Grit-advocate., 1904-12-23
SEA LEVEL CANAL.
Engineer Says II viii Eventually es
Necessary at Panama.

Philip Bunau-Varilla, who. before
being minister of Panama to Washing
ton was the principal engineer OF the
Panama canal. recently gave an au-
thori-ed interview at Paris relative to
the building OF the canal at sea level.
According to NJ. Bunau-Varilla the
construction Of the canal at sea level
Is not only possible, but it must ulti-
mately be so constructed. as are other
connections between oceans. like the
straits Of BosphOrus between the
Black sea and the Egean sea. Asked
If the Panama canal ought to be con-
struCted at once at sea level, NJ. Bu-
nau-Narilla replied:
Not at all. To be at perfect sea
level the canal must he free from any
artificial work. and there is perhaps
no engineer who would be willing to
accept the responsibility of building
it Immediately without demands upon
the upper Chagres to regulate ths
foods and without tide locks at
Panama to counteract in the canal tho
currents due to the flocd tide in tho
Pacific. The construction of such a
canal would give experimental data
about the necessary cross section OF
the canal, about the slopes of the deep
cut at Culebra and about the sedi.
ments of Chagrcs, all of which are
essential for building sea level pass
age successfully.
''As to changing from the lock to the
sea level form, gave in 1887 a solu-
tion which communicated recently to
Admiral Walker. 1t is an easy. prac
tical and cheap method Of gradually
transferring the local canal into a sea
level canal all the work done for the
lock canal except. naturally, dams and
locks. This solution entirely pro.
tects the future.
"In one word, think 1t would be a
great error to begin with the sea level
plan at once. 1t would cost 500 .OO0.-
600 more and require twice as much
time. The lock plan will be amply
sufficient until the traffic reaches 49,
600 600 tons-that is to say. seven
times the probable traffic in the first
years oreration-and will lead by cy.
perimental and secure ways to an ideal
solution OF a sea level passage
The Grit-advocate., 1904-12-23

donable to you, Miss Danforth. Tie
situation is so unusual-forgive me-
but New York Is SO different from tho
West" Jameson stopped. not know
ing how to proceed.
You mean should not have come
alone?"
He nodded.
And you saw and-and-came to
my rescue?" There was a light in her
eyes that was anything but forbid
ding
How can ever thank you? 1t
would have spoiled my whole season
#"
Jameson smiled. you see, I was
on the train when you came. DO you
remember the story you liked so much
the hero with the splendid nerve!
l sat behind you and | couldn't help
hearing. think you said you would
like to meet him in real life-the hero
with the stupendous--. You never
finished that sentence. do you remem.
ber?"
Jessica laughed "Yes. remember.
l couldn't find the word | wanted"
Wasn't it effrontery?" asked jamie
son, with boldness born of the con.
sciousness that he was getting on.
perhaps it was-then," agreed Jes-
sica. But that was before met him.
the hero with the stupendous-cour'
age
Their eyes met frankly in glance
OF perfect understanding as the orches-
ira struck up the opening waltz. ia.
mieson rose and bowed formally:
Il believe this is our waltz, Miss
Danforth." he said, and Jessica, rising
also, placed her hand in his.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-12-23
Rainproof Suits,

TIE time is coming, and 1t Is not
far off, when men and women will
wear rainproof suits as well as coats,
for the process of waterprOofing cloth
has become so extensive that any
cloth, whether of the best or poorest
quality, can be treated without alter
ing its color. Indeed, 1t has been a
long day since fashion gave to men
such boon as the raincoat has prov
ed. The raincoat doesn't show on Its
surface that it is a raincoat, and 1t is
worn on the sunniest day as well as
the wettest with equal facility and
good taste. While it Is at present a
distinctive garment, there are signs
which point to a ralnproofing here
after for all styles Of overcoats. That
In vogue is an easy step to the appli-
cation of the process to suits of all
descriptions. How handy n water
proof full dress suit would be at some
hanquets! The process Is cheap
enough. 1t costs only twenty-five cents
a yard. In addition to the rainproOf.
ing treatment has been made to In.
clude so called moth proof quail
ity by some firms. Vanish the moth
York Tribune.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-12-23
Spurned.

They met on another planet
When the thing that men call death
Had freed them Of foolish vestmenu
And given Them deeper breath.
There. at the gate of garden.
He saw her sertnely StanL;
He eagerly rushed to kiss her.
She merely held out a hand.
"Rrt, darling" he said. I'VE promised
Ere we parted there. you know.
That our love should last forever
Dear heart why treat me SO?
l swore that would follow
Wherever you should stray
And l have hastcned sweet one;
died but yesterday"
She looked upon him coldly
And then she made reply:
"I1unt out some other darling,
Good morning and Good-by.
You said that you would follow.
But that was long ago
You didn't pine and dwindle
And die for mc-ah, no!"
--Chicago News.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-12-23
Refused to Talk.

In town in Pennsylvania last sum.
mer a meeting was held by several
prominent gentlemen. the object being
to use their combined influence to
stop the deafening noise they usually
had on the Fourth of July. Imagine
their surprise when reporter asked
doctor, one of their number and a
very influential man. the following
question::
You are in favor. are you not, OF a
sane and sensible observance of tho
Fourth of July? The public, | am
s,~e, would be glad to hear your views
on"
Young man." interrupted the doc.
tor. "do you think that Is a proper
question to ask a surgeon?"
The Grit-advocate., 1904-12-23
ABOUT INDIAN pAy SCHOOLS 3,
they Are Doing Great Work in Civil.
iZino the Red Man

VIC nCo wan.
Inc Indian day schools are centers
OF interesting things uplifting to a
needy people. says q writer In the
Southern Workman. They are home
object lessons of cleanliness, industry
and ,hfiit They teach industries
suitahle to the environment in which
the children live.
If"y strengthen home ties by re-
quirihs parents to care for their on
spring They give teachers an oppor-
tunity To study the conditions OF the
lndiai! home and to better them. They
are distributing points for medicine
and good counsel. They silently but
unoDtrn''Y"ly break down opposition
to American dress and customs
Above all, they keep the Indians at
home,
some teacher has said that II the
day schools did no more than keep the
indians at home they would be worth
all they cost These schools should
have the best and most valuable Chris
tian men and women in the service.
with his wife for housekeeper and
these must be provided with good
home.
One Of my Indian neighbors came to
me AMI asked to be taught how to
make light bread. She brought her
-four and was shown how to make the
sponge This she took home and the
next morning the writer went to her
house, showed her how to knead the
bread how to make it into loaves and
how to bake 1t, but after some time
the woman brought the dough to the
teachers home, requesting her to bake
it for her.
After all was finished she said:
"Well, this is all great deal OF
trouble and it takes altogether too
long. When we want bread we want
1t right away" Another neighbor re-
marked; The light bread is like a
sponge, nothing to it."