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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-01-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department OF the Interior, Land Once 1t
Minot. N. D.. January 18th 1905
Notice is hereby. given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
70 make final proof in support Of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before the register
and receiver Y. S: Land Office At Ainot. N. D..
on February e. 19c5 viz: Alfred Stredwick H.
He names the following witnesses to prove.
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land. viz:
Stark o. Monser. Ed. Waldru:. Erwin wald-
ref James Eyen oil OF MinOt, -. D.
X. g. SANBORN, Register.
JAMES JOHNsON
Attorney for Claimant l.lS-e.xs
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-01-18

F, b. p +
You have labored III the fields
during the pastsummer, and you
have threshed fine crops of
grain, us the result OF those
labors. 1t is now important
that youshould select an elevator
at which place to sell that grain,
which will give you the most
money for your grain, and one
which you are sure will gradeyou
honestly. assure you that |
will try to the best OF my ability
to do both. Tome and see me
anyway before YOU sell.
Frank Roach,
Minot. N. d.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-01-18
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department Of the Interior, United states
Land Once, Minot. North Dakota. January
II. 1906.
4 Sufficient contest afidavt having been
He'd 10 this office by James +. Coffey. contest
ant, against II. f.. No. l57s7 made May g. 1902.
for the swA OF section 80 township !H range
S. by Fred p. McClafin, contestec. in which 1t
10 alleged that said entryman has wholly aban-
aoned said land; that he has been absent there
from for more than six months last past thaG
he has never resided on said land: that he has
wholly failed to cultivate or improve said
premises and that said alleged absence from
the said land was not due to his employment In
she army. navy OF marine corps in time OF war:
said parties are hereby notified to appear, re-
spond and offer evidence touching said allega.
tons at 10 o'clock a. M, on the 10th day OF
February 1906 before the register and RECEIVER
OF the United States Land Office at Minot,
r c. SANBoRN Register.
The said contestant having. in proper AMI
davit. filed January II. 1905, set forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service of this notice cannot be made. it is
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publication.
I-1s-s-I5 e. G.. SaNBoRN, Register
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-01-18
Mckinney Township.

Miss Eta Dean hustled up !,
new fellow one day last weekand
took a sleigh ride.
James A. Colvin and son, not
withstanding the cold weather,
gathered onions one day recently
and made all kinds Of money
thereby.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-01-18

Lost-Onelightba bay mare white
face, one wall eye, & years old,
three white feet, branded X on
left chez. Finder please inform
Thos. Watson, Norwich, N. D.,
and receive reward. (4t)
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-01-18
Nursery Stock.

! am agent for the famous
Sherman Nursery GO. The com
pany raises all kinds OF trees and
slnubbery. The people who
bought stock from me last year
report that all OF it is growing.
nicely and they are we'll satisfied.
| will call on YOU in II few days.
Save your orders for me. | will
make the deliveries iii the spring
and will guarantee good grow
ing stock. c. A. STILES,
Minot, n. d.
Get your shoes at Samuelson's
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-01-18
A Pleasant Change.

when l first met you" snapped
the woman who had been married Tor
her money, you occupied low
mental position, and it's only due to
me that your present position"
rs hymeneal one, my dear" IN
terrupted her husband, smiling sweet.
ly.-Catholic Standard and Times.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-01-18
FOO Much Practice.

Too Much Practice.
The Adipose Lady-The human ny
seems to be out of sorts to-day.
The Circassian Girl-No wonder; he
told me the twins were indisposed
las, night and he had to walk the
cciling with them for four hours
Puck.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-01-18
The Same old Reason.

The Same Old Reason.
What was it that caused the down
fall of the Trojans?" asked the man
who has forgotten his classics.
1T was the same old story" said
the man who was reading the sporting
page. They wouldn't let the horses
alone"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-01-18

Constipation and piles are twins. They
kill people inch by inch, sap life away
every day. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea will positively cure you. No cure
no pay. IS cents, Tea or Tablets.
A. S. Blakey.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-01-18
Confidence

Confidence.
om-very nice girl, indeed. and
.,atwcen you and me, I think she'll
the first man who asks her.
'aicE-You don't mean it?
Tom Yes. and the reason think
81 r that I'm going to be the drst
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-01-18

J, w. Rode buys school and
township warrants. If
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-01-18
Not Fitted for II.

HE says he doesn't enjoy cunning
or fishing
'No; how could he? You only have
to hear him talk to know that"
"Why?"
Hes the most matter-of-fact and
unimaginative person in the world. -
Philadelphia Press.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-01-18
Uninterested.

lover there, ladies and gentlemen"
said the guide to the party OF Per
sonally Conducteds," ARE the famous
mud baths Of
Don't interest mel" said the gen.
tleman from the United States, tndtf-
ferently, eve run for Office too many
times at home."-Puck.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-01-18

l.. S. Mallory. Architect Mi
not, N. d. tt
J. W. Rode sells steamship tickets.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-01-18

Get your shoes at Samuelson's
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-07
Cutbv His Wife.

Jobn Sims colored, had his left hand
and wrist seriously cut by his vile,
Frances Sims, in house in the south
east section of the city yesterday morn
ing 1t appears that Sims has not been
living with his wife of late. and yeSter-
dav morning the woman went 10 d
bonse where her husband was staying
and unbranded him for DESERVING her
Among other things she charged sims
with consorting with other females
The wife finally assaulted her husband
when the latter forced her to the moor
and held her down with his MAN
strength. Upon being released she lel'
bnt soon returned armed with razor
She proceeded to make a murderous
attack upon Sims and when he threw up
his arm in an effort to protect his heau
ne received terrible cash across 'he
rolm and wrist. A colored man VINO
was in the house at the time went 10
Sims's rescue and the frantic woman
was disarmed. The husband, with
blood streaming from bis wounds, h"r-
r;ed through the streets to the Alexan-
dria Hospital where he received alien
tion. Officer Beach this morning ar
rested the woman, but in the absence Oh
material witnesses the trial Of the case
was set for tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-07

Late Yesterday evening Samuel ID. Mar
teII well-known Alexaudrian, fell
from an upper story platform OF the
Paddock House into the court, DIS
lance of fifteen feet, and was instantly
Killed. The unfortunate man strncK
upon his head, breaking his neck. Late
in the evening he was seen by certain
inmates of the Braddock House lying III
the court, and they, suPPosing ne was
asleep. made no mention OF the mat'er'
This morning, however, he was discover,
cd N he dead. and the fact was reported
10 the station house, when Othcer oner,
wood made an investigation and found
that Markell had been dead for about
twelve hours. The remains were re-
moved to Mr.. B. Wheatley's undertaK-
inc establishment. 1t is supposed that
the deceased was sitting on the railing
of a platform or bridge which leads from
the old Mansion House 10 the Carlyle
House. when he began to doze, and iaI'-
ing landed upon his head. 1t was at
first suggested that he might have been
robbed Of his watch and thrown into the
area but Chief Webster later ascertalned
that the timepiece had been found, ana
that Markell S death was due to the cir
cumstances given above. The deceased
was about 50 years ole. He was turner
and cabinet-maker by trade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-07
Chain Gang to be Formed.

Under the laws of the State the City
Council in 1885 amended chapter OF
the city laws Of 1874 in reference to the
formation Of chain gangs. Under The
law the City Engineer is authorized to
select suitable person to snperlntend
the chain gang, but before entering upon
his duty the person so appointed must
have his appointment confirmed by
the City Council and he must also enter
into bond. Today Mayor PAT, Cor
poration Attorney B othe and Judge
Barley held a consultation at which
Mayor Paff urged the importance OF
compelling certain prisoners now con-
fined in Jail for various misdemeanors to
work on the streets. All present agreed
that it was proper to take such course
and after the conference Judge Barley
entered the following orders
On motion of F J. Paf. Mayor of the Guy
of Alexandria. il is adjudged and ordered
that the tailor of the City of Alexandria shall
deliver to the captain Of the chain gang, on
his due appointment and qualification, an
persons confined in the city Jail who are llaDle
to work in chain gangs, provided that no
such person shall be required to Work more
than ten hours per day. Ii is further al
Judged and ordered that the jailor shall take
a receipt for every person delivered by him
nnder This order. which shall discharge him
| from ali liability for the escape Of such prls
oner so lopg as ne is not in his custody.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-07
Death Of MIR. Mays.

Mr. Samuel l.. Mays. son OF Mr..
George W. Mays, conductor on In, ene
southern Railway, died at an early hour
Yesterday morning at his parents resi-,
.dence southeast corner of King ana
Patrick streets, of typhoid fever. The
deceased had been student at the VIZ
.ginia Polytechnic Institute at Blacks
6nrv and he had recently become IN
.d;s9osed aud returned to his home.
Baying convalesced he went Sou'n on a
visit. but wss again compelled 10 return n;a
TO this city by sickness. Later typnoi1
fever developed and his death io'io~eu,
The deceased was Captain Mays only
son. he was bright and cOmpanlonaole,
Young man and the many friends i and
:acquaintances Of the family sincerely
sVmpathize with them in their sorrow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-07
Police Court.

CJus.ice H. B. Cation presiding
The following cases were disposed oil
this morning: l..
Jobn Thomas, colored, arrested by
Snecial Officer Latham charged WIN
stealing tobacco, was turned over 10 INC
authorities of Alexandria county.
John W. and John f. Siddler, arrest
ed by Officer Roberts for disorderly con-
duct. were fined 81 80 each.
Edward Wood, colored, arrested oy
OAi,,ers Patterson and Mayhem charged
viii, gambling, had his case continued
FrHnk Smith. arrested by OmGer
Roberts on suspicion of lunacy, was heid'
RsIph Banks, colOred, arrested by
Oaicers Patterson and Mayhem charged
with gambling, had his case continued continued
A white man, arrested by OHlcel
sherwood charged with being drunk III
the street had his case continued;
Two white men, arrested by Omcer'
Patterson and Mayhem charged VIII
fighting, were dismissed. ID !,
Frances Sims, colored, arrested D'
oaicer Beach charged with assaultlns
her husband, had her case continued
John Sims. colored, charged VIII
disorderly conduct. had his case con
tinued
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-07
County Supervisors.

The board of supervisors Tor Aiexan-
dria county on Saturday adjourned ior
special meeting August 10, when sew
eral petitions for county highway prlVl-
leges will be considered. Among
these will be the petition oil 'ne
Washington, Arlington and Faiis
Church Electric Railroad Company TOR
nermission to cross several public roaps
IN extending its track from Clarendon to
connect with the electric line track TO be
laid across the new highway bridge. Inc
hoard has received communication from
representatives of the Washington, Al,
exandria and Mount Vernon Railroad
Company asking for permission to MAKE MAKE,
certain changes and additions to the track
on upper King street outside the cor
,,oratior limits in the extension OF the
double tracking system to this city. IL
il understood that the original petition
will be changed and the plans OF the
company for its line ON upper hing
street are not fully known. 1t Is stated
however, that the purpose at hrst was 10
continue the double track from Spring
Park to a point adjacent to the old far
grounds, one track to extend thcnee 10
connect with the line on Cameron street;
Il is said to be the intention OF several
citizens of Alexandria county to bring
to the attention Of the board in the near
future a complaint against the electric
company for operating several trains
daily without stops in the county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-07
LOCAL. ISiiEVITIES.

The mercury at o'clock this evening
registered $50.
The barge G. G. McIlvaine, from Bal
timore with fertilizer to the Bryant Fer
tilizer Company, has arrived.
The contractors for the construction
of the new ferry house and slip at the
foot of King street complain OF their in
ability to secure colored laboreis.
The Columbia Fire Company will hold
a called meeting next Wednesday even
inc at 8 o'clock to make arrangements
for the company's trip TO Harrlsonburg'
August 9th. The company expects to he
well represented in that occasion.
Although the cunning season does not open
until the first day of September, Ortolan are
already hocking on the marshes IN TINS
vicinity and black birds are also getting plen-
| tifl. The hock;ng Of the birds early IN the
morning and late in the evenings Is being
constantly watched by gunners VINO are
anxiously awaiting the opening OF the season
The excursion Of Carroll Hall Institute, OF
| Washington, to Marshall Hall today has been
well patronzed boat Will stop al Alex
andria late this evening.
An infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. WI
liam F. Carr, living al 1923 Duke street, died
Yesterday morning.
Mrs. Amy c. Weech, Of this city, gave
Bible reading at the Purcellyille bush meet
ing on Friday last
On vour way home stop at the ElktoI
Prince and Royal streets, and try our Graz
salad.
Fried clans, SOC per dozen. Soup ever.
day. Chas. H. Zimmerman, Market space
| fn.W fir
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-07
heath of Miss Cutler.

Miss Judith Cutler, sister of Rev. ii.
]. Cutler, pastor of st. Mays Church
in this city, died at St. Agnes Hospital
Baltimore, yesterday. Father Cutler, al
ter having received the sad intelligence
repaired to Baltimore and the remains
were forwarded to this city today, arrly-
ing here on a Southern Railway train
shortly before noon. The funeral will
take place from st. Mary's Church on
Wednesday next The deceased had a
number of friends and acquaintance IN
this city, all of whom will regret to hear
of her death. This is the second DEAN
which has occurred among Father Cut
ler's relatives within month, his broth
err, DIR. Cutler, having recently died IN
Ireland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-07
CHARGE Against Trainmen.

A colored woman named Smith, VINO
lives at the corner of GibbOn aud Royal
rtreets, appeared at the station house
This morning and lodged complaint
against the conductor and motorman OF
an electric train. The woman alleged
that the train, which passed up about
eight O'Clock, ran over and killed one OF
her chickens, and that the conductor
stopped the train and took possession Of
the fowl. An officer later saw the con,
ductor and motorman and both dehleu
that the chicken had been picked up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-07
DRY IO)Do.
Woodward ( LOthrOD
IOth.lIth. + &c StsN W
WASHINGTON. ID. G.
During the heated term the store will close
at 5 o'clock; Saturday at l.
August
Merchandising.

We start August with complete stocks,
fresh, beautiful, aud Of standard values
goods of the superior qualities we aim al"al
10 furnish our customers every month of the
year.
Our midsummer clearance sale and weekly
remnant sales. with our vigilance in proyic-
ing requisites in every line, have enabled us
to offer superlatively fresh general stock at
this time Of the year.
Full lines of staples are also offered as usual.
But room must be provided for our mag
nifcent stock of fall goods, so special prices
will continue to prevail in every department
throughout August
The requirements of customers out OF the
city will be supplied through our prompt and
perfect mail order system.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-07
Summer
Shopping by Mail.

That the wants Of those of our customers
who remove from the city during the summer
months shall receive prompt and intelligent
attention, we have had our mail order organ
izaton brought to high state of efficiency.
1t will be a very material aid to us, how
ever. if our customers will, when ordering
items to be charged, state full name and city
address under which the account is carried
THIS should be done in each individual ORDER
as il enables our bookkeepers to identify the
account and avoids delay in forwardance OF
goods. Communications should be directed
woodward & Lothrop. Mail Order Depart
ment. Washington, ID. C."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-07
E;obt i'm Rraddock House.

A disturbance occurred in the Brad
dock House at an early hour yesterday
morning which caused much excitement
in the neighbOrhood. John Siddler ana
his son John, who, it was alleged, pre-
cipitated the trouble, were arrested by
Officer Roberts aud locked up. when
the officer emerged with his prisoners one
of his shirt sleeves was spIlnKied WIN
blood, and it was supposed by those on
the outside that he had been cut, out !.
appeared that woman had been cut
during the melee and blood from her
head had run on Mr.. Roberts, SHIRT
sleeves The two men were brought be.
fore the Police Court this morning ana
fined 50. so each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-07
The New Norfolk steamer.

The new passenger steamboat whica ,
tho Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Company will have built for the new
daylight line between Washington, Alex
sndris and Norfolk, will be named James
town. The boat is to be completed ha!
4. 1906, and is TO make Is miles an llou'
continuously, carrying S,Ooo passeSge ger
The Jamestown will be a s'de-wnee ere.
because of number of shallow wafer
landings she will make on her ro que
Her large carrying capacity viii s eHAU o;II
her to cope With the crowds when wI, IL
attend the jamestown ExposltloI, "A"
effort will be made to make this me
down the Potomac and through lower
Chesapeake Bay-ss interesting ana ue'
hghtful trip as that of the day line OH
the Hudson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-07
Personal.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas l.. Beach, OF
Richmond, who have been visiting al tne
residence of Officer Jefferson Beach, have
returned home. They we're accompan led
by Miss ExcilIe Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ferdinand Bendheim
have gone to Atlantic City, where they
will spend several weeks.
Mrs Mary V. Grimes and daughter
Miss Jessie, have gone to Flushing, Il.
l., where they will remain month.
Miss Ella r. Sm ,ot and Miss Mamie
Graham are visiting friends at Colonial
Beach.
Mr.. Sidney Wolberg left today for
Atlantic City
Rev. K. A. Casteman, rector OF En-
manuel Episcopal Church at Belair, Md ,
observed the tenth anniversary of his
rectorship of the church there yesterday.
The pretty church was crowded. Rev.
Mr.. Castleman will leave Wednesday for
a three-weeks vacation in Canada. His
congregation has presented him with a
purse and the vestry passed set OF
highly commendatory congratulations.
Mr.. Castleman formerly lived in this
city.
CITY Attorney BOOlhe left this evening
to 81 end ten days vatcation at From
tenac, n. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Cation will leave
this evening Tor Old Point where Mr..
Cation goes to attend the meeting oil the
State Bar Association.
The family of Judge L. G. Barley is
at Orkney Springs, where the Judge Will
Join them on Wednesday.
Mr.. Edward Kidwell, formerly an
altaohe of the Washipgton-Southern
Railway Office in Washington, has ac-
cepted position in Panama where he
will be employed 10 connection with the
purposed canal. He will leave for his
new post of duty tomorrow.
Mr.. l.. p. Summers, U. ). Collector
ofInternal Revenue, has gone TO Roanoke
to be present at the State republican
convention, which meets there tomorrow.
Mr.. James MiflletOn is confined to his
home by sickness in the western part oil
he city. .,
Master Earl aud Misses Lily and
Katharine Grillbortzer arespendipg the
month of August with their aunt and
uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Talbot, at
Belvoir Farm, Va.
Among the recent arrivals at the ho-
tel Frontenac, Atlantic City, are Mr..
Benjamin P. Wheatley, of this city, and
sister, Mrs. Geo. F. Keegan, of Rocky
Mount, n. c.
Police Justice Harry b. Cation has re-
turned from Atlantic City and other
northern resorts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-07
Assailant Captured.

Several weeks ago a negro named
Charles Williamson entered saloon III
the northeastern portion OF the city ana
shot Rudolph Jones, colOred. William,
son subsequently, made his escapej
Joues's injury was not serious. The po-
lice have been on the lookout for Will
hanson ever since, and today Lieulen-
ant Smith, acting upon information he
had received, informed Officers Belts,
Arlington and Lyles of the supposed
whereabouts of the fugitive and later they
found him and locked him up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-07
Crnrn TrnnhIe Enreseen.

II needs but little foresight, to tell, that
when YOUR stomach and liver are badly al
fected, grave trouble is ahead, unless you take
the proper medicine for your disease, as
Mrs. John A. Young. of Clay, n. L., did;
She saws: %, had neuralgia of the liver ana
stomach. Ely heart was weakened, ana
could not eat. | was very bad Tor long
time bnt in Electric Bitters, / found just
what | needed, for they quickly relieved and
cured me" Best medicine for weak women;
Sold under guarantee by f. 5. Leadbester 4
sons druggists at soc bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-07
SDeciaI Request.

We request all persons interested In the
Alexandra Business College, but more par
ticuiarly all prospective students and patron
izing friends who are contemplating an at
tendance or a substantial sympathetic in
duence toward said college, 10 call, write or
phone Mr.. or Mrs. l.. p. W. Stiehl, Pro-
prietors Spencerian Business College, Acad;
emv of Music Building, corner of Ninth and
u streets. n. W, Washington. ID. C., for full
information about both colleges and the es-
necially favorable rates Of tuition If lnvestl-
gated through communication before Septem-
Der |, 1905.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-07
Political.

As heretofore stated, Hon. =: A.
swanson, candidate tor governor; Mr.. }.
T Ellyson, candidate for lieutenant
governor, and Judge S. w. Williams
Candidate for superintendent OF pubic,
instruction, will address the citizens oil
Alexandria at the Opera House tomor
row night. These gentlemen are all
GOOD speakers and a large crowd is ex'
nacied To hear them.