The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-05-24

"cHOSI 81 TIC Legislature.
and Ward counties. TheO. John
son looks after the land business
principally, while his brother H.
E. johnson, is one Of the most
prominent young attorneys in
McHenry county. Theo. John
son stated regarding his bust
ness: II just sold farm the
other day for $500. 1t was *
miles east OF town. | have sold
many acres during the past
three years. / usually buy she
land and sell it again. That is
the safest and best way of doing
business. We make a speciality
at taking final proofs and making
loans. We have city lots for
sale. | have a number of good
farms for sale in the vicinity of
Velva ranging in price from $40
to $15." The johnson Land Co.
has an excellent reputation for
reliability.
J. j. Lesson conducts The City
! Meat Market. He handles a
good line of fresh and salt meats,
always the home stock aid those
who eat meat purchased at this
market may feel certain that
they are eating a good pure ar
ticle. He has been in the bust
ness for four years. He formerly
lived at Buffalo, MINI.
DR.. Richie came to Velva two
years ago a total stranger. His
health had been very poor and
he sought a change Of climate in
hopes OF being benftted. The
doctor is more thanpleased with
the changes that have been
wrought. DR.. Richie has estab-
lished a very large practice and
is meeting with excellent results.
In speaking of Yelva's needs the
doctor said: ''Velva needs a
hospital badly. Ihavesent seve-
raj patients to hospitals recently
who might just as well have been
treated at home had we a small
hospital. | think the city should
put up a building for the pur-
pose."
Merriman's hotel and restau-
rant is a popular place indeed.
The hotel has newly furnished
rooms and a new rooming de-
partment. The rooms are
among the finest in Velva. Mr..
rMerriman serves a great meal
for 25 cents Which always elicits
praise from the hungry mortal.
An up-to-date confectionery is
conducted. MIR. Merriman came
from Hutchinson, Minn.. two
years ago. He runs the Velva
Opera house and manages the
creamery. In connection with
the creamery he handles produce.
He is an all around hustler.
Edward Gilbertson is one of
the best known farm machinery
men in the county. He has lived
in that part of the state seven
teen years but has been in the
implement business only four
years. He has pinned his faith
to North Dakota and is making
a grand success. He is promi-
nent in public affairs. He is an
efficient member OF the city coun-
ell. In connection with a men,
ton Of his business, it might be
said that he has about the best
line OF goods procurable. He
sells John Deere plows, Kentucky
and Van Brunt drills, Deere
buggies and Moline wagons. He
always has a very large line of
machinery on hand.
E. W. Perley conducts a hotel
in the Polar building. Mr.. Per
ley, it might be said is one Of the
most conscientious painstaking
land lords in the state and
pleases everyone whoever visits
his popular place. His rooms
are fine, and the meals superb.
He conducts a confectionery bu-
siness also. Mr.. Perley has lived
in the Velva country three years
and proved up on homestead
which is valuable. He moved
to Velva to give his children the
benefit of q good school. Mr..
Perly lived for twenty years in
Walsh county.
F. B. Park conducts the City
Livery and Feed Stable. He has
. first-class barn, very commo-
dious and one of the largest
barns in the county. He has
good rigs Of all kinds for the pu-
blic's use and conducts q bus line.
The farmers are especially invi-
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