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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-16
ARE INVESTIGATING
DEATH OF LlTTIG
Testify Before the Scott Coun-
ty Grand Jury.

High school students have been
summoned before the Scott county
grand jury, and it is understood that
that body is investigating the death of
Edward Littig, which was the result
of an accident following the Rock Is
land-Davenport football game.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-16

sent Ward down for the count of nine.
No sooner was Ward up than Lewis
was after him with right that sent
Ward down for good. 1t was fully five
minutes before he regained conscious
ness
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-16
RIVER RIPLET rs.

The Helen Blair was the only boat
in the local port today.
The stage of water was SO all day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-16
RIVER FORECAST.

No important changes in the Missis-
sippi will occur between Dubuque and
Muscatine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-16

Does that old cough hang
on?
Your system must be weak.
Better take VINOL, our deli
cious cod liver preparation
without oil.
The cough will go.
Vinol is an ideal curative
for all coughs, colds, bronchi-
tbs and lung troubles. 1t is
better than old-fashioned cod
liver oil and emulsions for it
agrees with every one.
n. o. ROLLS, Harper House Pharmacy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-16
CouIon wei Matched.

Johnny Coulon, the little Chicago
105-pound boy, had good match. and
Kid Kriegel of ST. Louis gave him
eight fast rounds. Referee Malachy
Hogan gave Coulon the decision. but
Kriegel asked another match with
Coulon. The Tri-City Athletic club
has posted a diamond championship
belt for the 105-pound class. and the
belt goes 70 the winner of three bouts,
including that of last evening Krie-
gel wants another chance at the belt,
and will probably be given another
trial at Coulon.
With the exception of the fourth.
when Kreigel seemed to be much the
better, and landed one that sent John
ny 10 the mat. Coulon did the most eff
fective work throughout. He landed
more telling and cleaner blows, and
showed the better Judgment. Since
Jimmy Barry retired from the ring in
1899 there has been no recognized 105-
pound champion. Coulon is now in
line for the honor. and viii be awarded
the belt if he wins three battles in sue
ceSSiOn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-16
Preliminary Exceptionally Good.

The preliminary Ground go between
Kid Brewer of Ottumwa and Young
Whitney of Cedar Rapids. was a pref
ty exhibition, Brewer winning the de
cision. In the second round Whitney
went down, and monet later Brewer
went down and he fell a second time
before the end of the round. In the
third Whitney did some clever work,
and landed well. Brewer improved in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-16
KNOCKOUT FATAL
Mike Ward, of Sarnia, Ont, is
Killed in Fight With Harry
Lewis.
BoUTAT GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.
Friends of Winner Say Death Was
Caused by Fall on Poorly Pad
ded Floor.

Grand Rapids, Mich. Nov. 16.-Mikc
Ward. the pugilist of Sarnia, Ont, died
this morning from cerebral hemorrhage
as result in the fight last night with
Harry Lewis of Philadelphia.
Say II WINS Fall.
Lewis and friends assert it was not
the knockout blow which caused
Wards death, but the heavy fall to the
floor, which they claim was INSULT
GENTLY padded. Others assert the ter
rife final blow received by Ward
caused his collapse and death. A post
mortem is to be held today.
CIot at Base OF Brain.
At the conclusion of the post mortem
DIR. Millilxer announced death was due
to conclusion of the brain. He found
a blood clot at the base of the brain at
the point where Ward struck the floor.
The coroners inquest has been called
for tomorrow.
Ward Knocked Out.
Grand Rapids. Mich, Nov. 16.-l
Harry Lewis of Philadelphia last night
knocked out Mike Ward of Sarnia in
the eighth round of scheduled 10
round mill Lewis, by clever might
ing and harder punching, led through
out. In the seventh round he landed
a hard right TO the chin and left to-
the wind. Ward came to clinch AMI.
by hanging one saved himself In the.
eighth round Lewis fought Ward go-
ing backward He landed repeatedly
and by retreating prevented Ward.
from clinching. The Sarnia man was
game. however, and kept coming to
Lewis. He came once too often and
Lewis landed a left to the chin that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-16
Mcfarland Finishes Norris.

Packy Mcfarland. who has an I'M
broken record Of victories. made easy
money of Young Morris in the 10
round semi-windup laying the Kenosha
boy out in the second round after
about 10 seconds work \ square
punch on the jaw toppled Morris over
to the mat, and so dazed him that he
had to be lifted from the floor TO his
chair. Packy's work in the first round
showed that Morris was not a match
for him. but the KenCsha boy was
game. and went at it in hard shape to
the finish Packys rushes kept Nor
ris guessing, and he could do little but
keen himself covered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-16
Bonds
for Licenses,
Privileges,
n Permits.

and for similar purposes required
by the Federal Government or by
States, Counties or municipalities,
will be quickly supplied by the
American Surety Company of New
York.
In using our corporate bond you
save yourself from personal obliga-
ton to individuals; and, at the
same time, offer the best and most
acceptable form of security.
Brewers, Distillers, Cigar, Snuff and
Tobacco Manufacturers, Tobacco
Peddlers, Liquor Dealers, and all
others who are required to give
bonds of the above description
should apply to the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-16
DOWN FOUR TIMES
Jack Dougherty Comes Up
Thrice. but Takes Full Count
on the Last.
PUT OUT BY JIMMY GARDNER
Match Before Tri-City Athletic Club
Ends in Ninth Round-McFar-
land Bests Morris.

Coming back after round that
seemed to those not close to the ring
to be his own finish, Jimmy Gardner
last evening put Jack Dougherty out
of the ring in the ninth round in Il
way that left no doubt as to his SUI
periority in the minds of the 1000
members of the Tri-City Athletic club
who witnessed the bout at the Burt,s
opera house During the first seven
rounds the game was about even, bur
those near the ring could see that
Gardner was doing the more clever
work and landing with greater fire.
quency, though Dougherty fought
hard. In the eighth round Dougherty
landed a long arm swing. and fol-
lowed il up with Il terrific onslaught
that seemed in the early part of the
round. even to those at the ringside,
destined to put Gardner out. Gardner
recovered himself, however and dur
ing the last half of the round com
PEELED Dougherty to spend his strength.
Gardner left the ring smiling. and
when the gong rang for the ninth he
sailed into Dougherty. In a short
time the Milwaukee man was taking
the count, hut came up at nine, only
to get another that sent him to the
mat He came up again, and again
went down under Gardner's punch. but
for the third time came up. Almost as
soon as he was on his feet again he
another that floored him
again, and he took the full count. The
hnut WAS to have been of ID rounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-16

AoJusTMENr SALE OF lie ULLEMEYeR
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-08-30

Wheat and other grain is Of
excellent quality this year and is
turning out fully as good as was
expected. Wheat on the c. A.
Stiles quarter was threshed Tues
day and averaged Is bushels an
acre, selling for the top notch
price. The quality was excel
lent, and the color perfect. Oats
on the Stiles farm averaged fifty
bushels. Charles Seaton reports
his wheat averaging Is bushels
and oats about fifty. The Stiles
wheat was sold to the A. A. Rob-
inson elevator, and an entire car
load Of it being shipped east this
evening.
This perhaps is the first grain
shipped out Of Minot this season.
The elevators from now on will
be exceedingly busy.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-08-30
MRS. j. A. ERICKSON
SERIOUSLY ILL

Wife Of Former Min0t Bank Presi-
dent Precariously Ill and in
Needy Circumstances at Her
Home at Churchs Ferry--Should
Receive Assistance.
Mrs. ]. A. Erickson is seriously
i'll at her home at Devils Lake.
Mrs. Erickson, since her husband
was sent to prison nearly q year
ago, has had a very hard time
with her four little children, and
The Independent understands
that she is in needy circum-
stances. Anything that can be
done for her by the good people
of Minot will be appreciated by
the sick woman, who is too
proud to ask aid herself.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-08-30
WILLOWS AND swAMps.

We came across lately what we knew
thirty years ago as muskeg swamp
Of four acres. an unlrainable and ut
terly worthless and unproductive plot
Of land upon an otherwise good farm.
The owner, finding he could not drain
the swamp for lack Of outlet. did a
novel thing. He waded in and stuck
cuttings Of the common white willow
I'll over it-this probably about twenty
years ago. As we saw the old swamp
the other day the water stood three
feet deep all among as fine grove Of
thrifty willows as we ever saw, trees
forty feet high and almost foot
through. The old bog, so worthless,
had been converted into very valua.
BILE timber tract which would furnish
Ut least sixty cords Of wood to the
Dcre and when cut of would ss.-'-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-08-30
WHEAT Anu UNlJ
TURNING OUT WELL

Blue Stem on the G. A. Stiles
Farm Averages Is Bushels to
the Acre and Sells for No. |
Northern. Oats Fifty Bushels
per Acre..First Carload Is
Shipped.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-08-30
ran SANDY 1AaM.

100 OANO1 ~At1Ws
A friend writes US that last wintR
be was persuaded to buy small farm.
when the ground ives covered with
snow, on the representation of the
owner that 1t was good piece Of land.
When the SHOW went OF he made the
discovery that instead Of being good
soil it was sandy and almost worthless
for cultivation. The funny thing was
that he was inclined to take the sellers
word as to the quality Of the soil be.
cause the man, his wife and twelve
children had made living on the farm
Tor three years previously. Our friend
wants to know what to do with this
poor soil. We have before said that q
sandy farm was by all odds the hardest
sort Of farm proposition to handle.
The wet farm can be drained, the stump
and stony farm can be cleared, the
stiff clay farm can be rendered pro-
ductive by clover, manure and pasture.
In Wisconsin the owners Of sandy
farms are meeting with some success by
growing clover, rye and potatoes. By
q clover rotation every fifth year sufti.
cient humus and fertility are worked
into the sand so that it will grow q
good crop Of potatoes once in five years.
We know Of nothing better than clover.
or possibly alfalfa, to use to get such
soils into productive shape.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-08-30
Deering, N. D.

Deering is certainly hot town, at
least it was so on the 18th of August
when the thermometer registered 1O1 in
the shade and the real estate was NOV
ing at the rate of about 40 miles an
hour. But then Deering did not go it
alone that day.
1t is refreshing once in awhile to meet
a railroad agent who is as obliging and
accommodating as H. Il. Clough at
Deering. The average run of that class
of mortals act more as If they wished
you we're thousand miles away. But
then they say that he is shortly due to
make q special trip back home on q
special mission which We are not allowed
to disclose until the "at home" cards
are sent out.
VIM. /. BARNES
is the hustling real estate dealer Of
Deering. He sold ten quarters in ono
week recently and has large list of
land for sale, ranging oil the way from
5000 to 1880 per quarter. Mr.. Barnes
also owns farm Of his own about .
mile west of town, where he expects
some day to be plating Barnes addition
to Deering.
F. NJ. PIERCE
is the only blacksmith and machinist in
Deering. He runs . modern shop, does
repairing Of all kinds Of traction en-
gines, separators and other machinery
and is kept on the jump from early to
late. Mr.. Pierce put on over 100 new
pillow lays last spring. He keeps good
stock Of material on hand.
Mr.. Edward Schiller who lives ~
miles north from Deering has not done
SO bad in the four years since he home
steaded his place. He has nearly all of
his land broken up, has good house
and barn, and last year rented his place
and for his half received the snug little
sum OF $500 without the turn OF hand
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-08-30
Valley City Policeman Killed.

Fl. NJ. Poisonous, a Valley
City policeman was shot and
killed by Blakey, a young tough
% years OF age, who resisted ar
rest Tuesday night. Blakey was
a member Of a gang OF four fel-
lows who robbed the crew of the
local freight at Sanborn. Three
of the robbers were nabbed, but
Blakey ran and was pursued by
the officer whom he killed.
The Minot police and Sheriff
Lee have been on the lookout
for the fellow. A reward of $500
is offered for his arrest.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-08-30
'JlQlQl)E
C R0(;ER Y

-
Last week was a busy one
with us.
We gained so many new GUS
toners that it kept us jumping
sideways to get them all taken
care OF, but we did it just the
same and it makes us feel fine to
know that our efforts are being
appreciated.
We want more butter and
eggs, and want them badly, and
are paying the very highest
prices possible SO as to fill our
city orders.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-08-30

to the great injury Of the industries
and individual merchants and manu-
facturers and farmers who do not hap
pen to be In the favored class. 1t Is
the hope Of those prominent in the
movement that congress may take
some action extending the powers Of
the interstate commerce commission so
% to make that body competent to az
and enforce impartial rates.
The leaders in this movement are
Governor Samuel r. Van SAINT of Min.
nssota. who led the successful move
ment against the Northern Securities
merger: Governor Albert B. Cummins
Of Iowa. whose advocacy Of tariff re-
vision has directed attention to him.
and Governor Robert n. La Toilette Of
Wisconsin, whose reelection in spite
Of split in his party and because Of
reforms for which he stood has made
him . national figure.
According to Governor Van SAINT the
battle against the Northern Securities
merger was mere incident In a great
struggle against unfairness in trans
portaton methods which will be pro-
traeted perhaps for years to come.
What II needed in the first place, he
Gays, II an amendment Of the law
which will give the government super
Vision over railroad freight rates when
found to be unreasonable. He urges
that when managers Of transportation
lines which have established mo-
nopoly In their territory are able to
meet and dx rates for their own bene-
At and to the injury Of shippers. and
there IL no redress for the grievances
created, a condition exists which
should be changed as soon as possible.
All three Of the state executives con-
eerned In this movement are known for
their vigorous hostility to the undue
agressiveness Of railroad corporations.
Governor Van SAINT was born in Rock
Island, ILL.,, In 1874, is a veteran Of tho
civil war and for some years was en-.
gagged In the steamboat business.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-08-30
4 LINEUrU TH1EE.
oovssasrs van sa.t, Cunnias aal
Ia Toilette ana Their Crusade.

oovoPn0rs van Oant, Canmins anl
Ia Toilette and Their Crusade.
The question Of regulation of rail.
road freight rates 30 as to prevent un-
fair discrimination 10 one that Ia as
suming much Importance in some parts
Of the United States, especially In the
states Of the northwest. The success
Of the movement against mergers like
that contaminated In the formation Of
the Northern Securities company has
encouraged business men Of several
commonwealth, under the lead Of
their executives, to plan for a cam.
paign against combinations of capital
lists and railroad managers by which
discriminatory rates are put in force
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-08-30

Paul V. Mccoy, the druggist,
has arranged a beautiful cutlery
display, showing more than 100
different items. The display in
cludes pocket knives, razors,
scissors, manicure sets, etc., all
of the very best material. 1t is
rare that you will see 80 fine a
display OF these goods.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-08-30
Money Found at Harvey.

Two laborers working on a new
building at Harvey found two
piles of money ranging from q
nickel to a twenty dollar gold
piece in two separate piles. The
money had been placed under
stones in the foundation. The
laborers made themselves scarce
after finding the money, afraid
that the owner would be found.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-08-30

ATTENT1ON!-H you wish to
sell your land or make a loan on
the same, call on or write Briggs,
Larson, administer & Co., Minot
IN. D. We are also official alb
stracters for Ward county and
guarantee careful and prompt
service. tt.
The Western Implement Co.
sold 10000 pounds of binder
Irvine to a company of Des Laos
farmers. If
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-08-30
Minor Topics

~~~
L. S. Mallory, architect, Minot
North Dakota #
Several good store counters for sale.
City Confectionery Store. tt
Kersey Gowan of Glenburn
built a large new barn recently.
Gloves and Mittens buy at The
Branch Store.
Supt. Stuart and family of the
G. N. are visiting in Minnesota
this week.
Suits and Overcoats buy at The
Branch Store.
Minot Granite and Marble Works,
500 right-of-way, one block east Court
House, is now open for business.
K. E. GOWN of Glenburn is
making five year proof on his
claim today.
Good Spring bottom machine
oiler 1Oc. at Roell Hardware Co.
The Great Northern is hauling
dirt near the new depot for three
beautiful half moon shaped flower
beds.
The New Benton carries a nice
liue of package groceries. 16-tf
The lawyers and the court
house gang are having a game
OF base ball this afternoon. Both
gangs are out for blood.
Lot Of used school desks for sale
dirt cheap BY J. ". Rode 8-23n
Clark Hovey, the lawyer, en-
tertained his mother for several
days. The lady resides near
Cleveland, Ohio, and in spite of
her old age, made the trip here
alone.
WANrED-Young lady to take care of
sick person. Inquire of VIM. Abraham,
Minot P. o. Address. S3O-96
J. A. Roel has an attractive
gun and ammunition ADVERTISE
ment in this issue. Mr.. Roell has
an elegant stock of guns and his
sale Of this line OF goods has
been very brisk.
For SALE-Good work horses; big,
uice, foxy fellows. Prices and terms
guaranteed to suit. H. J. Yuly.
Twp. 157, r. SO, Sec. 81. S-3O9-6
Mrs. Harry Lewis was brot in
from the farm north of town and
placed in the hospital for treat
ment. She is said to be a very
sick woman. Mr.. Lewis just
arose from a sick bed.
Blaisdell & Birds old office
building has been moved to the
rear of the lot and workmen are
busily engaged in excavating for
the handsome new building which
will be erected at once.
Frank Falvey, formerly 500
agent in this city, was a visitor
from White Earth a couple of
days this week. Mr.. Falvey is
holding a situation on the G.. N.
at White Earth as agent.
Charles Wilbur, the clerk OF
court Of Bottineau county, is in
the city today visiting his broth
er-in-law, John R. Lerson, the
Sherwood engineer, who is recov-
ering from an attack OF typhoid
fever at the hospital.
The A. A. Robinson elevator
has been respouted above and be-
low and fitted with an entire new
set of machinery. With the aid
of the new spouting cups and the
improvements. the elevator is
able to carry one thousand BUSH
els per minute.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1906-08-30

WANTED-SchOOl girl to Work Tor
board and attend school. Good home.
Inquire of editor of Independent.
The county treasurer handed
over to the sheriff over 1924, 900
delinquent taxes to collect. This
is about thousand dollars less
than last year.
Mrs. Paul V. Mccoy is spend
ing a few weeks at the Crows
ranch south OF Ray. Mr.. Mccoy
expects to leave for the ranch to-
morrow. The Crows are royal
entertainers.
The Independent understands
that the county is arranging to
complete the north approach to
the viaduct and in this case the
structure will soon be ready for
use. Plans are now being made
to begin work.
The Great Northern has stone
and lumber for a building right
at or close to the G. N. crossing
north of the new depot. People
are wondering if this is the Great
Northern's first move to compel
the city to complete the APP
proaches to the viaduct.
Miss Florence Wilson will
leave in a few dayS for Fairbault.
Mimi, where she will enter st.
Mary's college, one of the best
schools for young ladies in the
United States. Miss Edna Will
son is contemplating entering
the Grand Forks convent school
soon.
STRAYED---One black mare, weight
about 1900 or 1870 lbs; from my farm 6
miles east OF Minot, or IL miles west of
Surrey at between 7 and p. NJ,
Wednesday, Aug. %. This horse was
bought at the auction sale at the G. N.
stockyards on Saturday, Aug. Is Fin
der will please notify owner and receive
reward. U e. PERRY,
23-t2p Surrey, n. D.
G. L. Turner from Paris, ILL.,,
arrived this morning for three
months stay. He owns two
houses and lots in the city and q
fine quarter of land near town.
He says the wheat crop in llli-
nois is immense this year, the
grain going from twenty to forty
bushels per acre.
E. G.. Ellithorpe, a Glenburn
farmer, is erecting a stone house
and stone barn from stones taken
from his own farm and that of
his brother. He says the build
ings will cost him considerable
less by using this material be-
sides they are quite pretty. They
are nice and cool for summer and
warm for winter.
Miss Ella Burnham is at White
Earth today looking at land
with view Of filing. There are
still a few good quarters of gov
eminent land lett in the vicinity
of White Earth but this week
most of it will be taken up. 1t
is said that there are hundreds
filing at the Williston land Office
each day, and it is necessary for
those who wish to file early, to
line up the night before and wait
for the land office to open the
next morning.
The Independent is glad to re-
port that one of our old Minot
boys, Dudly Nash, is making
good at White Earth as a law
yer. His Office is a busy place
and land and legal business
which that rising young lawyer
| is looking after, makes him hus-
iUle. White Earth is one Of the
best towns in the western part of
the state, being made up of q
representative lot of young west
erners who have the push, the
hustle, the enterprise, and the
Jgrit to make things go.