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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16

F]axton will see some excellent
improvements the coming season
including two general stores, and
q brick Office for Bergett &
Nelson.
Why not begin maturing a
contract with the Western Con-
struction Company now? By
next spring you will be in shape
to build that home, if you start
now. Weiland & Torgeson. tt
NJ. Hyland who resides eight
miles northeast of Bowbells is
said to have struck gold on his
claim near Des Laos lake March
Is. Land will no doubt take a
jump in that locality if the gold
proves to be i'll very large guam
titles.
The papers thruout thecounty
claim that the new ruling of the
land office works u hardship on
the homesteaders, as most OF
those proving up will go to the
land office with their witnesses.
An uttempt will be made to con-
tinue the proving sup as before.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16
: Other Peoples Sayings.

DR.. Newlove: II like Minot
very we'll and am busy. The
physicians should organize for
their mutual good and no doubt
will, soon"
PIP. Lee: "My business is in
creasing and the sales, especially
in the dry goods department
are nearly twice what they were
a year ago"
Sheriff Scofeld. ''Ihave twenty
five prisoners in the county jail
now-the largest number ever
known within its walls. We
have to bunch some OF them.
D. A. Dinnie: II bought ten
car loads of building material in
the Twin Cities for the court house
Job and the others which l will
do. In the lot are a car load OF
nails and one Of builders hard
ware. p
States Attorney diversion from
Williams county: Il am Just
down to MinOt for q few hours.
We concluded the term OF court
Most Of the damage suits
against the Great Northern or
isniting from fires have been
settled. They got about one
tenth what they asked for
about the right amount.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16
MINOR TOPICS
.~~N>>u>N~1~N~>


The city council will meet Mon
day night.
Forty.six tickets were sold at
the G. N. depot Monday for
Towner.
Wesley Butcher has won his
contest case and there is great
rejoicing.
Fire Insurance protects aIaaast hess. ihave
slx q seves 81 TIE best csopaales. Let ne
write psacy ies yos.-J. E. MeKssse. 23-t
Feb. "a, a girl made her ap-
pearence at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. f. E. Holmes, ofLynch.
The Fargo Forum says the In
dependent is one OF the newsiest
weeklies in the state. Thanks.
Wbes yoa need % abstract, order from J
E. McKoane, who has the only complete set Of
abstracts ID Ward county. 23-tf
Mrs. Pedellford has returned.
from Wrenshall, Mimi. to Deer
ing after visiting three months
Herman Schmidt, a Donnybrook
liveryman, dropped dead while
loading hay. He had heart trouble
Conductor Russell, Of the 500
road, is taking treatment at the
hospital for poisoning in the feet.
A Missouri girl is writing
poetry for the Granville Record,
boosting the mail order houses.
The meanest man on earth is
the printer who prints posters
for StPatrick's day ball on vel.
low paper.
The farmers in 1884 are talk.
ing OF organizing SO they can
cope better with the cattle of the
ranchers.
Money to loas On your farm, have IT.
terms Of paymest easy-Rates Isw as the
lowest. can save you money.-J. E. Nc
Koane. 23-tf
A St. Patrick IS ball will be given
at the opera house tomorrow
night, music by the Minot Con.
cert Orchestra.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16

VIM. Maloney and Mr.. Smith
two prominent business men OF
Granville, were Minot visitors
Sunday evening.
G.. Padllford of Deering has
kept thirty head OF cattle thru
the winter, but reports a scare
ity Of rough feed now.
Martin jacobson is making
some great improvements in the
interior of his store, placing in
new metallic ceiling.
The West End Elevator has for sale
now limited quantity Of choice seed
wheat. Call on Jno. A. Carlson, Agent.
TAP.
Noble Skalerud who was injur-
ed in the shafting of a hay press
north ofGranville is being treated
at our hospital. His recovery is
now assured.
The Leland hotel was crowded
Saturday and Monday, a full
dray load of grips we're taken
away. The hotel will do the lar
gest business this year in its his
tory.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16
SOME PRICES FOR 1904:
A REMARKABLE CASE.

One Of the most remarkable cases of
a cold, deep-seated on the lungs caus-
ing pneumonia, is that Of Mrs. Gertrude
E. Fenner, Marion, Ind, who was en-
tirely cured by the use Of One Minute
Cough Cure. She says: "1'he cough
ing and straining SO weakened me that
ran down in weight from 12s to 80 lbs.
tried a number Of remedies 10 no avail
until I used One Minute Cough Cure.
Four bottles OF this wonderful remedy
cured me entirely Of the cough, siren
gthensd my lungs and restored me to
my normal weight, health and strength"
Sold by Paul v. Mccoy, Druggist.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16
NOTICE OF SALE.

Notice is hereby given tina, on Satur-
day March ~, 1901, / will sell at public
auction to the highest bidder for cash.
the following described property: One
red COW about four years old and her
calf, no brand. Being estrays taken up
by Ed. Kittilson about December l, 1892.
Sale to take place at Mr.. kittilson's
farm X miles west OF Minot, Section
%, Twp. 155, Range So at 2 o'clock p. m.
ERlI HUsTAp,
j. P. for Harrison Twp. Ward Co, N. D..
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16
RELIEF IN ONE MINUTE

One Minute Cough Cure gives Relief
in one minute, because it kills the MI
Crobo which ticklos the mucuo0s mem
brane, causing the cough, and at the
same time clears the phlegm, draws out
the inflammation and heals and soothes
the affected parts. One Minute Cough
Cure strengthens the lungs, wards OF
pneumonia and is harmless and never
falling euro in all durable cases Of
Coughs, Colds and Group. One Minute
Cough Curo Is pleasant to take, harm
less and good alike for young and old,
Sold by Paul v. Mccoy.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16

Dwelling houses are scarce at
Rugby.
Blind people in Illinois receive
annual pentions.
In q fire drill, $40 pupils vaca-
ted the Bottineau schools in III
minutes.
Politicians are already giving
the voters the pleasant smile
and the hearty hand shake.
Editor Harris writes to Wash
burn from Minneapolis that he
has purchased a new outfit, and
hopes to find several hundred
dollars in subscription awaiting
him on his return home.
WI. Gardner was convicted
Of raping q 12-year old girl at
Rugby, and Judge Cowan sent
enced him to the penitentiary for
II years. Gardner is AZ years
old.
1t isn't how much cold cream . woman
puts on her face but how much Rocky
Mountain Tea she takes inside tnat
brings ont real beauty. HOLSTERS
Rscky Mountain Tea compilations stay.
IS cents. Tea or tablets. A. g. Blskey.
Another batch OF home seekers
arrived from the east Sunday.
Every train brings in many Of
them. Immigration to this
part of the state the coming
summer will be considerable.
The attention OF our readers is
called to a notice in this paper
stating that the Unbiased school
and Institution lands OF the
county will be leased at the
county auditors Office April IA.
Sheriff Pitts and Joe Strong
took the three McHenry county
prisoners, who have been confined
in our county Jail, to Towner
Monday where they will be tried.
Chhs. Collier who is charged with
arson will likely be set free.
johnson and Ed. Crouch were in
for pigging.
Rev. c. W. Harris preached a
strong sermon on Monte Carlo
at the Presbyterian church Sun
day evening to a large congre-
CATION. Mr.. Harris spared but
a few. He is evidently not in ia
vor OF giving prizes at card par
ties.
There will be an auction sale Of 60
head of pure blooded Hereford Cattle
at Valley city, North Dakota on Wednes.
day, April 6. Those interested should
address Geo. E. McEathron, Huron, So.
OAK, for catalogue.
The physicians OF the county
will soon be asked to come to
Minot where a county organiza-
tion will be effected. According
to q pew ruling of the State Medi-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16
Seed Oats For Sale.

1000 bushels of good pure Big
4 oats for sale for seed They are
clean Of foul weeds and can be
bought right. Have been very
particular in selecting the seed.
Chas. T.. Funderberg, Surrey,
Nd AZ tt
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16

The state papers are saying
some nice things about Senator
Jacobson's coming out for state
treasurer and it looks rs tho he
might secure the nomination.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16

The dancing party given in
the Frederic's pool hail Satur-
day evening was we'll attended.
The music was furnished by
Van Wagoner,s orchestra.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16

SlclDnS to
kn must
mization.
Kare now
! first glin
| for man
1t,
SuyOr1l o'or
II and take
n. Blakey.
Ind of,
j. visitor
1 is grand
\ Eastern
tChaptel,
r. official
7ery high
lodge and
bers upon
the work.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16

Jack Corcoran, q laborpr, was
found dead in q livery stable at
Portal Monday. He had been
drinking and death may be due
to alcohol.
The Flaxton Times claim there
is a man at that place who is
deputy sheriff Of the county-yet
entered the prize ring and fought
with q negro.
It adds spice to dreary life, encour-
pair, breathes new life and confidence.
do. IS cents,-A. s. Blakey.
Variability acres of sod to
be broken, five miles north OF
Minot. Half amile stretch. Call
on or address,, Paul Pitner, Minot
N. D. Sec. p, 1878.
EdCrOckett, who is clerk in
the Minot postofice, has passed
the civil service examination
and will hereafter be mail clerk
on the Great Northern.
r. II. Emerson bought the
knute Hagen lot east OF the
court house Tuesday for $500.
1t looks as though the city prop.
erty was increasing in value.
The Carpio New is publishing
historical biographical sketches
OF men prominent in po,,+;cs J.
Ward cOnntv Major
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-03-16

AACy'
was advertised last wee
Spriggs Bros. are re
great deal ofpraise for tt
ing apparatus which tn
in Minot's new school
Everything works like
| Guy Williams and n
par1 of White Earth
the scalps of two ]arg
wolves to MinOt last
which they received the
bounty 800 for each.
! p. H. Baukol always keep
fuel on hand and the last
wood is exceptionally fine.
your next order for sawed
bundled edgings.
Have you indigestion, c
headache, hackache, kidne
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountai
make you we'll. II it fails &c
ey back. That's fair. TIE,
form. IS cents. A. S. Blakey
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-07-15
WRONG TRACK


Even the most careful person IL ap,
TO get on the wrong track regarding
food sometimes and has 70 switch
over.
When the right food Ia selected me
host OF ails that come from improper
food and drink disappear. even where
the trouble has been Of lifelong stano
ing.
From a child | was never strona
and had a caprlclous appetite and ]
was allowed 10 eat whatever fanciot
rich cake, highly seasoned food. hos
biscuit. etc.-so II was not surprising
that my digestion was soon out Of
order and at the age of twenty-threo J
was on the verge Of nervous prostrs
ton. had no appetite and as l had
been losing strength because didn't
get nourlshment in my daily food "a
repair the wear and tear on body and
brain) had no reserve force 70 fall
back on, lost flesh rapidly and no med
iclne helped me,
"Then Il was a wise physician or
derod Grapo.Nuts and cream and saw
TO Il that | gave this food NEW 10 mel
a proper trial and Il showed he knew
what he was about, because got be-
ter by bounds from the very nrBt
That was in the summer and by win
ter was In better health than evei
before in my life had gained in nosA
and weight and felt like a new person
altogether In mind as well as body,
all due TO nourlahlng and completely
dlgestlble food. Grape-Nuts,
"ThiB happened three years ago and
never since then have had any but
perfect health, for stick 10 my
GrapeNuts food and cream and Btil
think II delicious. / eat II every day,
| never tire OF this food and I can en-.
10y a saucer Of Grape-Nuts and cream
when nothing else satisfies my Ape
lite and it's surprising how sustained
and strong a small saueerful viii
make one feel for hours" Name Civ
en- by Postum Co, Battle Creek. Mica.
True food that carries one along ant
"ther0's a reason" Grape-Nuts IL
days proves big things.
Get the little book. The Road b
] WallVilla.~ in each pkg.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-07-15
Another eIamarek STONY.

Another true story" OF the cause
OF Prince Bismarck's dismissal from
the chancellorship OF Germany is pub
llshed In Berlin. II is said that in
1895 tho Swiss federal council desired
a workmen's conference TO be held at
Bern, whereas Emperor william H..
convened n labor conference at Der.
lin. TO which Prince Bismarck object
ed. The imperial chancellor there
upon privately visited DIR. Roth. Swiss
minister 10 Berlin, and pressed him
to insist on Bern as the seat OF the
conference. The emperor. hearing
OF Prince Blsmarck's visit. himself
went TO DR.. Roth al dead OF night and
satisfied himself OF tho truth OF the
report. Tho following day the EN-
peror dismissed Prince Bismarck and
at the same time gave DR.. Roth n por'
trait of himself. bearing the autograph
inscription. In memory Of March 10,
1890"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-07-15
canoeled praft Came BACK.

Last spring during high water Il. A.
DAVIS Of Bethel, VT, had a general
clearing out at the bank and dumped
seyeal barrels Of old papers, among
then being a batch Of cancelled Bos'
ton traits into tho Connecticut river.
In early April Frank Ladue went FISH
ing b Lynn harbor. On his return he
noticed a piece Of paper near the
shon He poked It with his oar and
saw The name Of y, A. Davis on II.
Knowing Mr.. Davl he was interest
ed, and examining the paper, found
that Il was a Boston draft He sent
the paper back 20 Mr. Davis. who
state positively that It was one OF
the cancelled drafts that he had
DUMPED in the river.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-07-15
SAW A REAL rHuNpERsoLr.
English Workmen Tell Of Visit Of Mis-.
slle from the Clouds.

"The all.droadcd Thunderstorm" has
been so very seldom seen OF late years
that Il has come 10 be regarded by the
vulgar as almost legendary. but the
people Of Bristol had reason recently
10 know It's reality.
During a very severe thunder storm
some masons at work on a scaffolding
at Horfeld state that they saw thun.
derbolt coming toward them from the
direction Of South Mead. Ono Of them
lost his balance. and only saved him
self from falling by ollnglng 20 a
plank. The others had TO hold on 10
whatever was handy.
They describe what they saw az
looking like a dazzling ball OF FIRE
larger than n football. one OF the
men says: 1T cleared our building
but struck n neighboring chimney, but
what became Of II | cannot say" An
utterly demolished chimney stack re
mains 10 testify TO his veraclty.
The thunderbolt has got been seen
but II is well known that these mis-
sils usually come in contact with tn,
earth at such velocity that thoy bury
themselvos.-Coun Life.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-07-15
chIne,e nnrlnl cu,,omn.

When a rich and important China
man dies. his funeral is conducted
with much pomp and splendor His
friends and relations. instead OF send.
Ing wreaths. send innumorablo ban.
nors. These arc made OF white silk.
with inscriptions beautifully worked
In black velvet. and express the send.
ors' good wishes TO the deceased him
self or TO the mombcrs OF his family
for many generations on the day
OF the funeral these banners arc car.
rlod by hired mon. who are all dress.
ed alike for the occasion. After the
funeral which lasts several hours al
tho cemetery 20 over. the banners are
all brought back and eventually
grace the rooms OF tho late China.
mans house.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-07-15
Imnortant to Mothers.
"psad" Romeo Protested.

One Alexander. manager OF a Glas.
gov theator, who was also very bad
actor. when he had become an old
man was playing the part Of Romeo
one night, the Juliet being a young
girl After swallowing the poison, no
was lying dead. when the grotesque'
ness OF the situation evoked applause
from tho gallery. Allck (the name by
which he was universally known felt
this was meant for mockery. Rising
TO his feet, no came 10 the front Of
the stage and said: you think ! can't
play Romeo. but I can play Romeo.
| have played II before" manning some
people OF distlnctlon) "and shall play
It again" He then lay down and died
q second time.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-07-15
WAS A POOR ADVERTISEMENT
Bald.Headed Barber Could Not sell
Bottle Of Hair ReGtorer.

Bald.Headed Barber Could Not Sell
Bottle Of Hair ReGtorer.
II was In barber shop near the
Grand Central station. There was a
man iu one Of the chairs getting a
shave and tho artist IN charge was
performing the operation lelsuroly
and silently. Il was not until tho last
yostgc OF hirsuto obstruction had sue.
cumbed TO the razor's edge. and tho
patients face had been sopped. wiped.
wltch-hazeled and powdered that the
barber de.sucd 10 open his lips Then,
running his fingers through the hair
on tho top Of tho mans head. remark.
ed innoconuy:
"Ilair is getting thin. Got Just the
thing for H. Gloria Hair Rcstoror.
Stimulates the roots OF tho hair. War.
rantod 10 make hair grow on a bill.
Hard ball. Fifty cents a bottlo!"
Having delivered himself OF this.
he placed a bottle in the hands OF the
man In the chair Tor inspection. The
man glanced NJ the bottle and then az
the head OF the barber. which was as
bald as tho aforementioned billiard
ball, and asked:
"This must be what you usodT'-
New York Press.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-07-15
Even.Handed Justice.

The admonition 10 do unto others
as we would be done by ghould not be
interpreted TO apply to human beings.
As the Vegetarian Magazine some
time ago said Treat the animals as
you would willingly be treated II you
were an animal" Perhaps. II there Is
any truth In the doctrine Of the trans
migration OF souls, you may some day
be an animal yourself In that case,
let us hope that the souls of some
heartless men may be relncarnated
In the bodies OF overworked and III
treated horses. such as they had
abused so cruelty while they were
aliye
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-07-15
owed Promotion to Pun.

Canon Melville, who died In England
recently, IN his 92d year. owed his ear
Hest promotion 10 pun. When the
late earl OF Dudley, who knew Mr..
Melville sufficiently TO remember that
his Christian name was David" had
living at his disposal. he received a
letter containing only the words,
Lord, remember David" The oarl'a
reply was no less terse and scrlptural:
"Thou art the mani"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-07-15

TukNK j. tnENrY makes cath that he 70 trni0I
partner uf che uuu OF q. q turNrr Coz doing
business Go tlc coy ut Toledo. County and htais
aforesaid. HH1 fh.t HHI1 fnu VIII pay thn sum ~
uNE ltt Nuun DOLLARS fUr oach and even
lse uf CArAuut that cannot De cured by The uae u
PRANK =. CHENEY.
Sworn 90 before me and subscribed iu ny pfes
- A. W. GLEASON.
nAt NOTARY ruutta
Name Catsrh Cure is taken Internally aud scit
directly ON she hI0d aud mucous surfaces ~ ne
system. send flf trstimHnia.s. ifte .
as. CHENEY a Co, Toledo, o
foid By nil nfurUisis. iit.
Take Halle Family ris Tor constpation
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-07-15

nunsr OF volumes that have been
coleed since that time by the soci'
ou. The seal OF tho society naturally
occ,pea the central place. the pre-
DONATING feature OF the seal, how
ever being the carly seal of New
Yorhtate. showing the beaver on the
hrgs part Of the shield. surmouuted
tJ u royal crown.
Solar as Ia known, these two book
pate are the only ones designed for
and actual use by the numerous
pstritic OF hereditary societies that
haytmultlpliod 30 rapidly within re-
cenyears. In view OF the fact that
com OF the larger societies, Ms the
Eonlof the Revolution and the Sons
81 To American Revolution. possess
oonDrtable libraries, It is quite posi-
bic hat the desire to possess distlnc'
tiTeoook plates may result in several
addions TO the list OF book plates al'
feat extant, thereby enlarging the
fellfor the patient collector OF these
nbmy plate marks.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-07-15
TRAGEDY OF rne kLoNpIKE.
Terrible Cold Found Easy Victim In
Careless Traveller.

NV kNAA NANNA 1NNN NNAANN W
Careless Traveller.
Klondlke river is fed BY numerous
soda springs and even tho winters
cold fails to close them entirely
walking on tho edge Of tho leo near
tho shore. miner ono day slipped
into six inches Of water. In a mo.
ment no was out and fastening to the
brush hard by to light FIRE before
his feet froze. Rapidly he cut few
fragments Of wood with his heavy
pocket knife. But tho unllghted match
dropped from his already chilled I'm.
ners. for he had rashly removed his
mittcna IN order 20 use the knife with
more freedom Then he lighted a
second and a third and finally several
at one time. Int either his haste or
perhaps a sigh Of the air caused them
TO fall In the snow. All this time tho
frost was selling his limbs his body,
his heart his mind. lie turned 70 the
fatal mlttons. which no never should
have taken or. but HIS already frozen
fingers could only MT them from tho
ice where thoy had fallen. and after
n vain attempt he hurled them from
him and stroyo once again 10 light
a last match. but Il was too late.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-07-15
oe,tInn Your Money! Worth.

II IS rumored in Vienna that at q
recent banquet in the courthouse one
OF the guests. an alderman, managed
to smuggle three unopened bottles OF
champagne from the dining room to
his home. II is suggested that he
may have been reading about the
Japanese, among whom II Is good
form to take home wha. you cannot
consume at a banquet. In German
cafes three Jumps OF sugar are served
with a cup Of coffee. Those who use
only one or two almost Invariably pui
the rest in their pocket.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-07-15
De Sincere.

Associate revorontly and as much
az you can with your loftlest thoughtA
Mans nohlcst gift to man is his sin.
cority, for Il embraces his integrity
also. The finest uses Of things are
the accidental. Routine ia a ground
20 stand on, a wall TO retreat 20. De
absolutely and faithfully what you
are: be humbly what you aspire TO,
disappointment will make us CONVEX
SAINT with the noblest part OF our ma
turc. We render men tho best as
slstanes by letting them see how rare
a thing Il is 20 need any assIstanee.-
London Answers.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-07-15
Women AZ Jewellers.

Il ia remarkable that more women
DO not take up the jewelry business
when searching for a trade. says an
exchange. A woman can cater to
women's tastes. and with an appren-
tlcoship under a good firm should be
capable Of starting in for herself An
Engllshwomnn has taken up the work
and is successful In resetting stones
and also has acquired the unusual art
OF painting precious stones, This Is
delightful work for a woman. though
rather trying 10 tho eyes,