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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-08-23

surveying for the 500 all summer
in the western part Of the state,
has returned. John is not par
ticularly stuck on the job, as he
often walked forty-five miles a
day and was compelled to wade
thru and swim deep sloughs.
The frontier life seemed to agree
with him fairly we'll however.
w. A. Rice of Portal always
raises a few hogs, feeding them
peas, rye, barley and oats. The
hogs look better than those he
raised in Wisconsin where he fed
them corn. Last year a neighbor
raised 400 bushels Of rye from
ten acres. This will feed a good
many hogs. Pork will always
bring nine or ten cents dressed.
A number OF farmers are saw
ing samples Of grains and will
enter for the cash prizes to be
given by the Renwald Land
Agency. Look elsewhere in this
issue for the conditions of the
contest which will be run strictly
on the square. Take a little
time and save some OF your best
samples, and you are just as
likely to receive the prize as the
other fellow.
James Hayes, who stole two
pairs of trousers from G.. L. Pres
colt, plead guilty to petit lar
cenv Saturday before Judge
Lynch and was given thirty days
in the county jail. The man was
also bound over to the district
court on the charge of grand
larceny, he having stolen four
pairs of trousers from Keavin's
department store. He may be
sent to the pen for this.
Still they come. The Inde-
pendent's solicitor brot in a big
string of names from the Deer
ing, Glenburn, Mohall countries.
The Independent does not be-
lieve in singing bouquets at it.
self continually, but we do feel
that the people are approaching
our efforts to give them a good,
clean, up-to-date weekly paper.
The Independent now has more
subscribers than all other local
papers combined.
John W. Boardman who left
last October for his old home at
Lansing, Mich, is back to har-
vest the crop on his farm north
OF town. John came near SELL
ing his farm a year ago but con-
siders that he made a thousand
dollars by holding it, and now
declares that he and the farm
will not separate until he gets
$50 an acre for it. He says that
the apple crop is immense in
Mich gan, the late apple trees
hanging like weeping willow
trees.
Joe Storey and Joe. PETE re-
turned from Hardisty, Alberta,
and will look after the harvest
ing Of their crops in Ward coun-
ty. Each has a first class claim
close to the Hardisty townsite.
Mr.. Storey reports that C. A.
Cook, a former Sawyerite, owns
a good claim and a big livery
barn at Hardisty and is doing
a big business. Cook sends back
word to the Independent that
inasmuch as his paper is paid up
seven years n advance, he wants
it forwarded to him. Hardisty
is one OF the growing Canadian
towns, with On $4,000 hotel, and
other lines of business equally as
we'll represented.
L. s. Mallory, architect, Minot
North Dakota. IF
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-08-23
Minor Topics
Palermo is a good trading Point.


DR.. Ekrem returned Saturday
morning after weeks outing at
Minneapolis.
Working Coats buy at The
Branch Store.
A. A. Dalager has returned
from Austin, M!nn. where he visit.
ed several weeks.
A new cement walk is being
laid about the school grounds on
the south and east.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Wheeler
have returned from a visit OF two
weeks in the Twin Cities.
Lot Of used school desks for sale
dirt cheap BY J. ". Rode S-23tt
The hot weather of late was too
strenuous on late seeded grain,
reducing the yield as well as
quality.
Gloves and Mittens buy at The
Branch Store.
Jennejohn Bros have purchas-
ed new Minneapolis threshing
rig and have a long campaign
mapped out.
STRAYED or Stolen from my place, R.
"a, Trop. l56, Sec. 3, brown, short haired
Irish setter bird dog with scar on nose
Direct any information to Joseph S.
Kirbey, Burlington, N. D. and receive
reward. 1t
A petition for a rural mail
route to run south from town has
been circulated and will likely be
in operation before winter.
Mrs. Sheehy, formerly of Sher-
wood, spent a few days in Minot
this week, while enroute to Ry-
der, where she has taken up a
residence.
For Overalls and Jackets buy
at The Branch Store.
A gentle, soaking rain fell
Wednesday delaying harvest but
helping out the young trees and
vegetation in general.
F1RsT-CLAss-Repairing done on all
kinds of traction > engines and boilers,
such as retipping, rolling and replacing
hues, etc. F. M. PIERCE, blacksmith.
e-23tf Deering, N. D.
During the past week Jourgen
Olson, the land man, sold $780,
900 worth of land. Land bust.
ness is picking up.
The peach crop in Missouri
is excellent this year. The crop
will. he larger than any since
1897 and may even surpass that
crop.
M. M. Samuelson is spending
the time on his farm three miles
south from this city stacking his
grain. He will also stack the
grain for two Of his neighbors.
DR.. A. J. MCDANIEL has secured
the two front Office rooms over
the Boston store and moved into
them the first of the week. This
will give the doctor an excellent
office location.
Ladies' Skirts and Coats buy
at The Branch Store.
c. |. Johnson, the type man
from st. Paul, transacted bust
ness with the printers Wednes
day. Johnson's business has
been growing by leaps and
bounds, and the boys all like tc
deal with him.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-08-23

Martin Jacobson has sold
twenty-five threshing rigs this
season.
High Top Shoes buy at The
Branch Store.
S. N. Swenson has accepted a
position as general Office man for
Nc Graw Bros. the plumbers.
Herman Sheer sold his residence
on Valley Street to John Fahey
for $4,000 and is building two
more houses.
Farm wagon, nearly new, tent and
cook car outfit for sale.
Ed GRAMS,
q mile west of G. N. Depot.
s-1e-S-3op .Minot, n. D.
T. B. Lyle Of Lansford has
sold his farm and house and lot
in Lansford and will soon leave
for the west where he hopes his
wife's health will improve. She
has been i'll a year.
Underwear for the entir e
family at The Branch Store.
Mr.. and Mrs. oscar Wensel are
mourning on account of the
death OF their baby. The funeral
was held this morning at 10
o'clock.
Charles Jenneyjohn, who has
undergone a seige OF typhoid fe-
yer in the hospital for eight weeks
is able to walk outside part OF
the time.
J. A. Roell is getting in two
cars of Quick Meal ranges and
Bucks heaters. He will have
something to say to you about
these stoves soon.
Shoes for Ladies' Misses and
Children at The Branch Store.
Threshermen, order your rec.
ord books from the Independent
Office. We can give you good
prices on them and give you the
latest up-to-date threshers'
books.
Ralph Drake. who has a valua-
BILE farm seven miles west OF town
leaves tonight for his old home
at Rushford, MINI. Mr.. Drake
has been experimenting the har-
vesting of his crop.
Arthur Hanson has returned to
Minot to accept a positions with
A. P. Slocum, the druggist. Han
son is a most popular pharmacist
and his friends are exceedingly
glad to note his return.
1t is generally conceded that
not nearly as much macaroni
wheat was sown this year asl last
and that which was sown does
not look any to we'll. The farm
er will stick to hard wheat.
Telescopes, Suitcases an d
Trunks buy at The Branch Store.
A. G. Fischer writes from J ohm
son, Ark, to which place he
recently moved, that he likes the
country first rate. He is prepar-
ing to pick 1000 barrels OF apples
on his place this fall. The wealth
er and water are fine.
Richard Hobson says that
Japan is an enemy to the United
States, not England nor any Of
the European countries. Japan
seems to be envious of the United
States and her recent victory over
Russia has made her over con.
fident.
Lansford expects to have two
more rural mail routes at an
early date. This vii! make four
routes from Lansford alone.
The government Inspector was
there on the 18th inst. going
over the prospective routes.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-08-23

NC UrdW DrOS. are uulOduIuS
three cars of plumbing supplies.
They closed a deal for the plum.
ing and heating OF the Ha1 tman
building. They have twelve or
fifteen OF the best jobs under
way.
County commissioner A. V.
Swanson sold his fine halfsection
OF land seven miles north of Mi.
not for $4,000, to White & Nc.
Coy, Indiana parties. The deal
was made thru Jourgen Olson,
the land man.
Underwear, Overshirts and
Sweaters buy at The Branch
Store.
D. r. Hopes, father-in-law of
Attorney Clark Hovey, died at
the home of his daughter in Don
nybrook Friday from Bright
disease. He was 76 years of age.
Three years ago the decedent
removed to this state from Min
neapolis.
Old timers say that they never
before experienced such hot
nights in North Dakota as we
had last week. Regular corn
weather. as the old Illinois farm
ers expressed it. AS a rule peo-
pie sweltered during the night
till near morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Clemons
returned from Cleveland, O.,
where they buried their son, Ros-
we'll, who was drowned in this
city. The couple feel very CRATE
full to their many friends who as
sisted them so kindly during
their bereavement.
]. W. Rode in the face of some
strong competition sold a large
bill of school furniture at Glen.
burn last week. The INDEPENDENT
can recommend Mr.. Rode to any
school board that wishes to pur-
chase any school supplies. He
will do just as he agrees to do.
Suits and Overcoats buy at The
Branch Store.
Dan Johnson'sIsale southeast
Of town Saturday turned out
very satisfactorily. Cows brot
from $50 to S37. A second hand
wagon sold for $50. Horses
brot but a medium price, aver
aging $1oO. Chickens a few
weeks old brot 10 cents.
J. w. Aiken, of near Olive, is
one Of the thorough farmers who
does not believe in wasting grain
by sowing it on ground that has
not been plowed deeply and
worked up we'll. He has 10
acres Of grain and four acres of
potatoes. He expects to dig 1000
bushels of potatoes.
Henry Auslander has returned
from Kenseth, Iowa, where he
visited for a week. Mrs. Auslan-
der is still visiting in Iowa.
Henry says he is better pleased
with Minot than ever, as our city
is the best he saw since he left.
He says that our crops on SIS
land beat the crops on the SIS
land in the Hawkeye state.
Thron Thompson, who rented
out his farm last fall and spent
the winter at the coast with the
intention to locate out west, re-
turned some time ago, being un-
able to find anything that suited
him as we'll as Ward county.
Since he returned he has bought
the Tonneson farm southeast of
town, a lot on Valley street and
twenty shares in the Farmers
elevator. We suggest to our
readers to go and do likewise.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-08-23
Found Gold.

Harvey, N. D., Aug. FL
While excavating for the founda-
ton OF Herman Mickelson's resi-
dence, laborers discovered 1926
in gold and silver, which had
been buried there years ago. The
men engaged in the working on
the Job claimed the money and
have distributed the hidden
treasure among themselves.
Good Spring bottom machine
oiler loo. at Roell Hardware Co.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-08-23
Mother Killed by Street Car.

Little Hazel Jones, Who Was
Visiting DR.. and Mrs. Crokat,
Receives sad News of Death
of Her Mother, Mrs. A. B.
Jones, Wife Of the Treasurer
of the G. & N. w. Railway.
Mrs. A. B. Jones, wife of the
treasurer of the Chicago & North.
western Railway Co. and sister,
in-law OF Mrs. DR.. E. A. Crokat of
this city, was killed by being
struck by a street car in Chicago
Thursday.
Her eldest daughter, Hazel,
aged IL years, was visiting at
the time with DR.. and Mrs. Gro
kat. Mrs. Crokat and the little
girl left at once for Chicago. Mr..
Jones was spending his vacation
in Canada at the Georgian Bay
and could not be communicated
with at once.
The lady was waiting for a
street car and did not notice it's
approach until the car was with
in 100 feet OF her. She made a
dash for the moving car, her foot
slipped and her head struck the
car, inficting a fatal wound at
the base OF the skull. Mrs. Jones
died withoutregaining conscious
ness within two hours after the
accident.
There is no more prominent
family on the North shore than
the Jones family. Mrs. Jones was
a prominent church worker and
took a leading social part. She
vas but 81 years Of age and her
death has caused no small
amount of CONSERVATION.
A special train conveyed the
husband from his fishing expedi-
ton to his home.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
A SORRY SPECTACLE.

If H H. Rogers fatters himself that he either imposing
impressive figure the Standard Oil hearing New York on
Saturday he much mistake for he did His
of ulen and stubborn the him
in sorry and contemplate light American citizen
mand the protection of the laws for his interests uw-
obey the laws when the of others
AT earlier hearing Mr. Rogers bunty refused answer
him by Attorney General, ade and
the question asked him the hearing Saturday
different conditions for must make answer
under penalty of punishment.
Even then he evasive and reticen To
that called for direct reply he answered Ny knowledge
tremely limited in regard the details of
this point that the Standard Oils attorneys ntevened
witness from the punishment his recarancy
probably have received They made complete and
render Everything that Attorney General Hadey sought
by his examination of Mr. Rogers admitted and in that
admission Rogers in sullen silence acquesced.
lie did not answer however and by this his
face but his entire attitude and bearing insult
the courts and TO the people because he still placed in
position above the obligations that bear equally upon every
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
THE RIGHT WAY.

From Washington the that Republican
of much pertubed lest Samuel Gompe president
the American Federation of Labor carry his
organization of which he the head into politics
compel the adjustment of alleged grievances AS
such threat them the individual
the best judges but for congress- representative
the American people there and only right
in dealing with such situation.
When body of citizens whether composed bankers
facurers artisans miners appears before the
ton and before demands but inquiry
should be should be directed solely acertanng
whether the grievances complained OF real whether the
tion asked for is desirable for the whole country
That to the just and adequate method of dealing
with such demands them coming bankers
manufacturers artisans miners, but coming
citizens who should ask granted than what is
the common right and opportunity of all
If is found that the demands put forward Gompers and
his associates proper and they entitled respectful
sideaton and congress should delay granting the relief
sought On the other hand if it found that are not
they worthy of consideration the eg
tion asked should not be enacted
The need Of courage well intelligence
of the people congress steadily increasing
possessing these qualities they should be able right
be made in the OF of citizens The people
be implicitly trusted uphold right condemn and
punish wrong.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
AN EXAMPLE FOR IMITATION.

The situation Philadelphia particularly interesting
Rhode that Mayor Weaver has
secured from the Philadelphia Rapid Transit
that practically the exclusive privileges granted to that
corporation the Quay controlled legislature of few
will furnish food thought the of citizens 1t has been
openly that the socaed perpetual and exclusive franchises
obtained the local end of traction secured under
the orders of Phiadelphians.
that be disputed that the local franchises of
traction and holding companies subject the Phadephans
of last Sometimes slight clashes between the
occur but the Philadelphia end invariably wins.
Now the of Philadelphia could force compromises why
is possible for of Providence few hence
such notifications of claims that the evil results the
corporation by the Quay controlled legislature of few ago.
nzed 1t doubt required upeaval Pennsylvania
abdcate
shevousy secured privileges and be that Rhode Island
again have representative government before its chief cities
all their rights but if such be the
begin the absolutely work of securing for the
real representative If the traction interests
longer their city, should pride
enough Providence and other Rhode Island communities
continuance of their dominance here The Philadelphia
already that the holders Of exclusive franchises
of alleged perpetual when hard invariably
to aroused and nsstent public sentiment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
BOOZE HAS
KICK WORSE
THAN MA!UDE'S

After an attempt of nearly "a hours du-
ration TO commit suicide by gas. accord
ing to his own statement, John Wilson.
q years old who claims TO belong in New
York city, was found In small closet on
the second floor OF the building AZ %
Weybosset street by Sergt. Doe and Pa
trolman r. A. Kane, last night.
He was sent to the r. ]. Hospital in
the ambulance and from there TO the 5th
station his condition not needing medical
treatment.
This morning he was turned loose after
avowing his reformation, accomplished in
a few hours under the course conducted
by Capt Mowry.
Wilson denied that IL was his right
name he had given In his pockets was
found a bit OF what was meant to De
his farewell advise, as follows:
ITO whom IL may concern: It's all a
mistake, boys. thinking that you can
drink all the booze that's made. Leave 1t
alone: its got a kick worse than Maude's.
"P g. Kindly leave this ring on my
finger TO be planted with me-"
The man was found in the closet as the
result OF the suspicious OF VIM. A. Murty.
an insurance agent in the building, who
tried In vain TO open the door Saturday
evening. yesterday morning and again
last evening.
He notified officer Kane, who 'phoned
10 Sergt doe at the central station. III
ficer w, A. O'Brien came over with the
sergeant and the trio forced the door.
Gas was found escaping from Jet from
which the cock had been removed, and
lying on the moor, with head pillowed on
a coat and a hslf-emptied bottle of whis-
key beside him, was found poorly dress
ed man, without coat. collar, necktie or
overcoat.
The man was able 10 talk and said he
had been in there since 10 o'clock Satur-
day night A big open transom near the
ceiling had frustrated his attempt at sui
eide
Somebody asked him how he came to do
such a blundering job and with that he
declared that he was game" and would
finish IL up" IL allowed.
He started for the closet again but was
pulled back by the police and told 70 sit
down on the stairs like a good boy and
wait for the ambulance.
He was inclined to resent the intrusion
OF the officers and told them II was none
OF their business who he was or where
he belonged.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
I'LL. POTENTATE
HAVING TIME
Of HIS LIFE

The local "Shriners" never do things by
halves, and under their protecting wing
and those of some of their wives Imperial
Potentate Henry A. Collins and his
gracious wife are today having the time
of their lives i'm these plantations, free
from any OF the sore trials or vexations OF
the journey over the desert sands.
They arrived Saturday evening and were
received by Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton A. Bal
lou, and yesterday they enjoyed an auto
mobile tour of the city beside which the
slow journeying OF Palestines sacred
camel was as 30 cents. Last evening cali
ers kept the guests busy until II was time
for all good Shriners TO seek repose, and
every Shriner, good or bad, knows what
that means
This morning they were permitted a
slight respite from this round OF formal
entertaining and this afternoon Mr.. and
Mrs. Collins were rendered a reception
In the parlors OF the Narragansett, under
the general direction of committee COM
prising Mrs. T. Percy Davis, Mrs. Clay
ton A. Ballou, Mrs. Frederick L.. Dana and
Mrs Benjamin y. Moulton, the honorary
reception committee being Mrs II. X.
blanchard, Mrs A. l.. Anthony, Mrs. q.
l.. Shepley Mrs. II. s. Richardson, Mrs.
A. A. Sammis Mrs. f. T. Pearce, Mrs.
Fl. A. Carpenter, Mrs. f. G. Penniman,
Mrs. j. y. Burlingame, Mrs. j. f. Parker
and Mrs. c. A. Grant.
The parlors were elaborately decorated.
the red and yellow Of the Mystic Shrine
being represented by pinks and daffodils.
and music was furnished by Reeves or
chestra.
At o'clock Mr.. Collins will dine with
Mr.. Arthur w. Dennis, and at 1880 Will
be escorted to the meeting OF Palestine
temple. where he will be permitted 10 see
the novices undergo the journey over the
hot sands.
In the meantime a supper will be given
to Mrs. Collins at 6 o'clock by the lady
members of the reception committee. and
later In the evening she will be guest
at box party at the performance OF
The Pearl and the Pumpkin" at the
Providence Opera house
Tomorrow afternoon Mr.. and Mrs. Col
lins will be guests at a special dinner at
a popular club at which about 20 OF the
Shriners are expected to be present
Mr.. and Mrs. Collins will remain in this
city until Wednesday afternoon, il they
can stand Palestine hospitality 50 long,
and until then will be constantly under the
Surveillance OF the reception committee
which includes Illustrious Potentate z.
Percy Davis OF Palestine temple G. A.
Ballou, chairman; Arthur w. Dennis. b
p. Moulton. Fred l. Dana, Joseph p. Bur-
lingame and George II. Grant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
COURT SUSTAINS THE
EXCEPTIONS TAKEN

The supreme court today, after hearing
arguments In the case of Charles p. John
son VS.. the Delaware and Hudson Rail-
road company sustained the exceptions
taken TO the action OF the Tenth district
court by The defendant.
Johnson brought suit against the de-
fendant, a corporation neither chartered
nor doing business In Rhode Island. at
taching Its property In the hands OF the
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Railroad company. No service was made
upon the defendant In this state but
copy OF the writ was mailed TO the de-
PENDANT I'm New York city.
Defendant did not appear i'm person or
by attorney. Execution was taken out
and the garnishee, having paid 10 the
plaintiff the sum OF $12725 the balance
OF the judgment not being satisfied, the
plaintiff brought suit for IT,
To this second suit the defendant plead-
ed that the plaintiff ought not to have
and maintain his action because the cor
poration was not served with process in
this state, and that the judgment onl.
held the property attacher in the srst
suit.
The district court decided in favor Of
the plaintin and several exceptions were
taken by the defendant.
The supreme court thinks the law clear
ly established 1 nsupport of defendants
claim.
Lewis A. Waterman represented the de-
feh6ant. .
The district court must now enter iudR-
ment for the defendant for costs