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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-06-27
State OF North Dakota. In District
fss Court. Eighth
County of Ward. Judicial District

State OF North Dakota In District
fss Court. Eighth
MAIDS Hanson and Marie Hanson, !
sole heirs of Peter Hanson.
deceased. plaintiffs.
T SUMMONS
Stephen Hanson. Julius L. Han
son and all unknown heirs OF the
deceased. Defendants.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO THE
ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS.
You and each Of YOU are hereby summoned
to answer the complaint il this action copy
Of which is filed in the ONCE OF the Clerk OF
the District Court in and for Ward County,
North Dakota, and to serve a copy OF your
answer upon the subscriber at his office at l:35
Main Street Minot. North Dakota within
thirty days after the service of this summons
upon you. exclusive Of the day Of service;
and incase OF your failure to appear or answer
judgment will be taken against you by default
for the relief demanded in the complaint
dated at Minot. N. D.. this 4th day OF June.
A. D.. 1907.
JAMES JOHNSON,
Attorney Cor Plaintiff.
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS
AND ALL OF THEN:
Please take notice that this action is brought
for the purpose Of quietin title to the South
east quarter Of Section IA. Township 161
Range g. and that no personal claim is made
against you. or either OF you.
Dated at Minot. N. D.: this 4th day OF June,
1907. JAMES JOHNSON.
6-l3-7-18 Attorney for Plaintiff.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Notice is hereby given shat sealed bids will
bo received by the School Board Of Gopher
School District. at Maza. in Towner County.
North Dakota, up to noon July g. 1907. for fur
nishing all material and erecting one story
compliance with plans and spe cifications to be
seen at the Office of the County Supsrintend.
ent in Cando. N. D., on and after June 20 1907
Each bid for the building must be accompanied
by certified checd in the sum OF $4,000 as a
guarantee OF good faith to enter into the con.
tract. The successful bidder to give bonds for
the faithful completion OF the building in the
sum OF 1900, 00O fThe building to be completed
not later than September l. 1907.
All bids to be addressed to the clerk.
The board reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
BY order OF the School Board of Gopher
School District
Dated June 10. 1907.
F. A. HUGHES, Clerk.
6-z0-74 MaZa NJ D.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-06-27
Hecker's Potato Baron.

Earl Stredwick, the Hecker
potato baron, has ten acres OF
spuds which give promise OF
yielding nightly. Mr.. Str ed
wick also has a number of plum
trees in blossom and has already
invited the Independent editor
down to pick plums in the fall.
The invitation was accepted. He
has a number of Wealthy apple
trees, but there are no signs OF
blossoms. His banana trees will
not bear this year.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-06-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department o. the Interior, Land Office at
Minot. N. OAK, May 20. 1907.
Notice is hereby given that GUST MoGER,
OF Minot, N OAK, has fled notice of his inten-
tio.1 to make final committed proof in support
Of his claim. viz:
Homestead Entry No. 4O3Oi. made April II,
1906 for the SEA. of Sec. 49, township 1873,
fore the Register and Receiver of U. S. Land
Office at Minot N. D.. on June q. 1907.
He names the following witnesses to. prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultivation
of said land, viz Martin Gabrlelson, Math
Rar nshauren eter Nybakkep, Odin Void, all
Of Minot, N. Oak. l.. D. McGAHAN.
5-23.627 Register.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-06-27
Liquor License or Tax Notice

Notice is hereby given that q government
tax receipt for special tax on the business Of
RETAIL LIQUOR DEALER
was issued to Ryder Pharmacy, OF Ryder.
North Dakota, on the 18th day Of Oct. A. D
1905, which said tax receipt is posted in the
NJ ain Store Room located on lot No. 5, block
No. l3 Of the village of Ryder, North Dakota,
which building is owned by John II. Wood
where said tax receipt is posted.
Dated the % day of May A. D. 1908.
John H. Wood,
Holder of said Government
Tax Receipt.
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Notice for Pu blication
COAL LAND

Department of the Interior. Land Once at
Minot, N. D.
Notice is hereby given that Joseph Opiel
of Burlington has fed notice of his intention
to make final Communication proof in support OF
his claim, viz: Homestead Entry No. S4974
made July 81, 1905, for the u NE \, Section
proof will be made before Register and Re-
ceiver OF U. S. Land Office, at Minot. N. D., on
August %, 1907
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultiva.
ton of the land, viz Stephen Wajtinkevich,
Stanley Borsevsky, Chas.- Pollock. John
Bradley, all OF Burlington N. D.
5-SO7-4 L. d. McGahan, Register.
Palda & Burke, Attornegs for Applicant
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mot Coal Landl
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department OF the Interior. Land Once at
Minot, N. D., May 2. 1907.
Notice is hereby given that Thomas J. Bush
of Burlington. N. D.. has filed notice Of his in
port OF bis claim. viz: homestead Entry No.
6S22, made Nov. 10. 1900. for the nwA Section
10. Township 1853 N. Range SO W. and that
said proof will be made before Register and
He names the following Witnesses to prove
bis continuous residence upon. and cultivation
Of. the land. viz Albert Marshall OF AinOt, NJ
D.. John w erner OF Burling ton. N. D.. Chss.
Brando Of Burlington. N. d., Emil Schwarze OF
Burln Rton N. D.
6907-25 L. D. hcGahan. Register.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-06-27

For scratches, burns, cuts, insect bites
and the many little hurts common to
every family, DeWitt's Carbolized Witch
Hazel Salve is the best remedy. 1t is
soothing, cooling, cleaning and healing
Be sure you get DeWitt's. Sold bS
Mccoy & co.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-06-27

I'll stop your pain free. To show you first
before you spend penny my Pink Pain
Tablets can do. I will mail you free, a Trial
Package of them-Dr. Shops Headache Tab
lets. Neuralgia Headache Toothache. Period
Pains. ETC. are due alone to blood congestion.
DR.. Shoop's Headache Ta0iets simply kill pain
by coaxing away the unnatural blood pressure.
That is ali. Address DR.. Shoop. Racine, Wis.
Sold by A. P. SLoCUM.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-06-27

Our line includes the famous
S1AkH0PE, several OF which We
have sold in Minot this season.
The S1AkH0PE is a beauty,
with cushion tires, and every
thing up-to-c ate.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-06-27
High Grade Buggies

While we handle all kinds of bug
gies, from the lowest priced up.
we have an extra large stock of
high grade buggies. just a little
but the finest lot that was ever
brot to M,not.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-06-27
Automobile Supplies

Get your expert work end au-
tomobile supplies from the Mi
not Machine Shop and Supply
Co. 4-11tf.
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Farm Loans-Grant S. YOU
mans. 2.2lG
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-08-30
State Valuations.

The tota. assessed valuation Of
patented lands in Idaho, a. eqnalized
by the state board is s2s, 74O, 1887
an increase of IS, 1924, 1872 over last
year. The greatest increase made
by the board on any property was
that of railroads. The main lines
were valued at $l3, 900 mile, an
increase of $27oo oyer the valuation
last year. Most of the branch lines
throughout the state were subjected
TO even a greater increase than we're
the main lines. The total assess
ment of railway lines reaches tlb,-
275, 9l6.s0. The assessment of the
Western Union Telegraph company
was fixed at sl60 per mile for poles
and first wire, an increase of S35
over last year. A raise was also
made on the Bell Telephone com.
pany from 800 To $i35 for single
WIRE, but no raise was made on adj
ditional wires.
The total assessed valuation Of
the state Is $97, .445. b5. Last
year il was $50, TOT, 9o3 80.
The assessed valuation on patent
ed lands IN Bear Lake county war
fixed at s4.05 per acre, an increase
Of cents over last year.
The changes made by the state
board has increased the Short Line,
valuation in this county by tl29, 1875
The Western Unions valuation il
increased by 81, oss. 30 and the Bel
Telephone company's by -,
making . total increase 10 theA.
three items of sl2e, 4l7.90. How.
ever, by lowering the valuation OF
milk cows from ais 10 sl9 the tota
on this class of stock in the county
lis SO, 900 less than last year ant
on common cattle il Is $I0,7l6 les
than last year.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-08-30
Course In Dairying.

To meet the growing demand of
those who want to acquire know
ledge of practical dairy methods ~
we'll as something OF the scientific
principles underlying the work, bat
who do not feel able 70 take long
err course, the University Of Idaho
now offers a one year course IN
dalrying.
The dairy department is located
on the Grst floor Of the new Morril
Hall; il is fitted up with the most
modern apparatus for butter and
cheese making. All the leading
makes of centrifugal separators will
be shown in operation. The most
improved cream riPener and pas
teurizer will be in use. The labor
atory work Is SO arranged that each
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-08-30
Bad Booze and Burglars.

There was something doing 10
the old town Monday night out Of
the ordinary.
The 6rst event on The program
was the arrest Of two yosng fellows
from the country, ~ho got over
loaded sith lighting whisky and
started ~ 10 make ; rongh house 10
the Capitol saloon. For their fui'
they we're taxed 81 and costs hs
Judge Barrett on Tuesday morning.
Both deposited the coin as4 vea'
home.
Daring the same night some one,
Who WA dlled with uBsdaiieFaiesl
cussedness and bad whiskey breke
one Of the large plate glass win
dows IN The Modern Pharmacy
Three men, xLo were caryihp
pretty good jags, we're sesn to pAsi
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-08-30

The latest story regarding The
fate Of Harry Orchard is. that be-
fore his trial u ultimately called
he is 10 be examined By lnnaey
commission and that he will be de
carted insane. Thus he will b.
sent to tbe asylum and after few
years confinement there will h
given bis liberty. The last story
before this one was one 10 ths effect
that Orchard was TO be supplied
wllh money enough 10 take him e
some foreign land, and then per
United 10 make his escape from ID,
penitentiary. About the next story
concerning Orchard will be thai
Governor Gooding has ''ioaned'
him 10 some dime museum and tina
the state 10 to receive > certain pei
cent Of the receipts from the mus
cum 70 help pay the expense Of tn
/ Hay wood trial.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-08-30

student will have individual charge
of all the different processes through
which the cream goes before il
reaches the finished product. THIS
enables the student TO fully see and
realize the importance Of each pro-
cess.
The work OF tins course covers y
period of two semesters. Daring
the frat semester, the student will
he gwen lectures on Butter Making,
Milk and Cream Testing, Book.
keeping, Breeding and Judging
Dairy Stock, Factory Management,
Dairy Bactenology and Dairy En-
gineeiing.
During the second semester, lee
lures are given on Cheese Making,
Feeding Dairy Cows, Scoring But
ter and Cheese, Dairy Bacteriology,
Factory Management and Dairy
Chemistry.
The keeping qualities and general
palatability of dairy products de
ponds largely on meteorological
control. During this course the
student will have opportunity to be
come familiar with bacteriology as
related TO dairYing.
Thorough training in the nae Of
Babcock's milk and cream test,
Mann's acid test, and the various
rapid tests for moisture ip butter
will be given.
Throughout the entire course, the
student will be given practical work
in the University creamery.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-08-30
Taft's Platform.

Following is the platform on
which Secretary of War Taft stands,
as given in his speech at Columbus,
Ohio, last week:
Declares for regulation to prevent
over. capitalization by requiring per-
mission of Interstate Commerce
commission before bond and stock
issues are made.
Favors powers tor commission to
classify merchandise.
Would prohibit railroads acquir-
ing stock IN competing lines
Opposes government ownership,
but favors federal regulation.
Favors permitting competing rail.
roads to make open agreements on
rates.
Declares valuation of roads is not
fair basis upon which alone to fix
rates.
upholds new rate law as wise leg.
islatioa and declares omission of
prison penalty weakened Elkins act.
Advocates antitrust law more
clearly defining illegal combinations
of capital.
Would send heads of offending
trusts to Jail, but would protect IN
terests of legitimate combinations.
Declares Bryan's ''extirpation,
root and branch" as harmful to in
dustrial interests.
Considers federal licenses imprac-
ticable.
Declares for same treatment for
harmful monopolies and unruly
labor unions.
Endorses the policies pursued by
President Roosevelt.
Declares Roosevelt policies are
framed to defeat socialism.
Asserts that Bryan's theory oil
government would weaken all con
troll and lead to socialism.
Believes Roosevelt stands foI
government under present constitu
ton; Bryan for new scheme of gov
eminent based on distrust of th,
individual.
Declares railroads, not the presi
dent, were responsible for Wal
street slump.
Opposes national referendum a
absurd.
Favors constitutional amendmen
to authorize federal tax on income
when additional source of revenu,
is needed.
Advocates control Of swollen for
tunes by state and federal inherit
ance tax laws.
Declares for revision Of the tariff
but advocates waiting until after th
next presidential election, wheI
party would unitedly favor revision
Admits that many schedules ar
. bad, but declares revision shout
, only be made by friends of proteo
ton.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-08-30

and crossed the divide near French
gnlch into Deer Lodge valley, gong
to Deer Lodge City. From there
we went to PhlllIpsburg, where !
found employment in hotel owned
by a man named Theopilis Dana,
the first hotel keeper in that camp,
and remained for the winter. My
companions proceeded on TO Bitter
Root valley and have never seen
one of them since.
My next article will conclude my
career IN the northwest.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-08-30

the pharmacy about midnight by
Fred kiesan. Who says that one 81
them struck the window with bis
isi The men were strangers To
Dir. k,esan, and il will probably
never be known who committed the
damnablc deed.
During the wee hours that night
members Of The flight fingered pro-
fessh" got basy and entered the
Hunter house aud the homes Of
Nm. Roberts aud AL Th,cl.
Al the Hunter house they went
into a room occupied by Frank
Boone, and without disturbing hlr
peaceful SAUNDERS. took hls pants.
gent down the back stairway and
after helping themselves to what
was in the pockels--about tsi--
left the pants and vent on their
way.
a, Thiels residence, 6nding one
OF the doors standing ajar, they
walked quietly into the room where
George Thiel was sleeping, took
his pants out 10 the back yard where
they were found the next morning,
For their trouble they obtained the
meaaly sum Of IS cents.
AZ the Roberts home the pilfcr.
ing providers went up stairs 20
Willis room, took his pants down
10 the kitchen, parlolned thcrcfrom
the SUM Of rs cents and made their
exit through the Kitchen door.
The superstition IL that Thiel's
house II the last one visited and
that they bccame 40 disgustcd With
the small amount obtained, they
concluded II wasn't worth their
trouble and risk TO try any other
houses.
The officers havs not been able 10
obtain the slightest clue a. to who
the guilty parties were.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-08-30
ThsLrrnl, ofLifs.

nFe Hsmnsnos@ ls tAs e6aeiusaan thai she
kxneFaiig aeespesd iaaaisatlea ~ human
lie - many pears lsssow ths attainment
poaaihls viii shs edvaneed Enowlss1gs
- wiaieh the rae " new pos~es@sd. Tbs
critical psstod. that A~tsEnlnes - aaFa.
tl0a, sseHs 20 ~ tssws@a - ard IN.
ths grupsr eaFs - tiss asDiy aaFtaM The
deesds saa@1I - SEQ ssr0ngfs sFmesii
eaEssfss thsa bsans fatal Co isassstty
Natures beat hespss sfsss - y KieesFie
BlsEsEa. The seAeatlne fnnte nslirts@ tAas
FavftallAss eyssy esMaa ~ ~ basay.
6safaaEssa - Kl1sx bFoa urax co. s6x.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-08-30
Two Counties Without Railroads.

In looking over the schedule
showing the assessed valuations OF
counties, we notice that boise aud
Lemhi are tho only counties In
which there are no railroads. These
two counties, with owyhee, are ALEC
still without telegraph lines. Tels.
phone lines. however, traverse every
one Of The % counties. cassia
stands 81 The foot IN valuation on
both telegraph and telephone lines.
Ada county has The largest valuation
on telephone and hammock The
largest on telegraph linea. The
neg county Of BonneF comes 10 ,hs
front with The largest valuation ga
railroads, with hammock > elose
second. Ada county ssiil leads IN
the total assessed valuation, wlsh
shoshoBe second and Nez Psres
third. They are the only sbtes
counties In the state whose vaia.
ations exceed Ten million dollars.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-08-30
Village Improvement Society.

The Village Improvement society
held an interesting meeting at the
home Of Mrs. O. II. Groo Wednes.
day afternoon.
The Historical society is busy
gathering items Of interest and cur
los from the early pioneers. The
historical events will be recorded
and with the eurios kept in the
public library which is now well
under way,
The library committees solicited
the town this week and met with
splendid success, securing nearly
30 books aud some money with
which TO purchase hooks. The
committees feel very grateful TO the
citizens who have donated so gen.
erously TO the library.
Those who have promised books
are requested To leave them u,
Stewards store Mrs. Chapmans old
stand) as soon as possible, A. the
society wishes To send an order Tor
books, but does not want 10 dnpli.
cate any book already on hand.
The society is anxious TO have
the library ready TO open ~ aoon as
the room in the new First National
hank building is completed.
Arrangements are completed Tor
the reception TO be given The public
school teachers. and announcement
q the time and place will be given
in next weeks Examiner. An lnw.
tation will be extended 10 all par.
cuts and guardians OF school child.
ren.
Green and white have been chos-
en- as the society colors and sweet
peas as the flower. The reception
hall will be decorated with those
colors and flowers and an orchestra
will furnish music during the even.
ing. Refreshments will be served
and ii will be the aim Of the society
TO make this a most delightful 40.
cial gathering.
Those who were awarded prizes
for the best kept flower beds and
lawns, expressed themselves as be.
ing well pleased and several stated
that they were going after the first
prize next year.
Plans for the rummage sale. 10
be held early IN October, are we'll
under way. The society now has
for sale AZ Mrs. Rcdman's home.
made kitchen aprons and pillow
slips.
There are noR about 20 energetic
members in the society. and they
take hold OF all work with 3 vim
and with = perseverance that wins
The few chronic kickerx who
tried to throw cold water on the
library has made The members work
with increased vigor. and their ef.
forts are going to be crowned with
success.
The society will meet with Mrs.
]. w. Arnold Wednesday afternoon
Sept. y, and all members are re.
quesied 70 be present.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-08-30
Better Tpon Three Doctors.

'Thrvp years ago we had tbrse doclurs
with our tittis boy and everything that
they could do seemed IA xAln. At last
when al hope seemed to ~ goas we -.
Ran using ehamberlaIn's Coilr. eAss:asra
and DlaFrhoea Kennedy and IN , fsw
hours h. l,egan 20 impr, We. To-day hs
ls AS healthy q chilli ~ parents couId
wish Tor Mrs. J. u. Johnston. I9nfoa
AIzs. FoF sals by Ritter BFoe. Drug
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-08-30

IS . result Of the increase jn
wages aud shorter hsurs IN Wyos
ming coal mines. there il general
influx 81 American miner. to al ~
the coal camps, says Rock Springs
dispatch OF August 10. AL are
given employment "a aoon ~ .bei
come, and n The rate Of ,be arrivals
il will moi b. many months anliI The
mines Of Wyoming will b. faliy
manned. and for The first time IN >
quarter Of century. II u expects q
that IS rapidly aa ihe operators csh
do 40. the cooiie labor wiIl be ".
placed with white mrn. Miners
assert that he coal miBers Of wyo.
ming are The beet paid miners Of
their class IN The world A minel
that IL 81 al industrious aan easlly
make from Is 10 ~ sad sio psl
shift.