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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-25

State or North Dakota, In District
fss Court, Eighth
County of Ward. Judicial District
Ole J. Skaug. Plaintiff,
vs.
| The heirs of Helmer Skaug, de-
ceased. and all persons un. Summons
known claiming any estate, or
interest in, or lien or encum-
brance upon the property de-
scribed in the complaint de-
STATE or NORTH DAKOTA TO THE
ABOVE NAMED DEFEN DANTS.
You are hereby summoned to answer the
complaint Of the plaintiff il the above EMIT
action. which Is filed in the office OF the clerk
of the District Court within and for the
County OF Ward and State Of North Dakota
and to serve copy of your answer on
not in the above named County and state
within thirty days after the service Of this
summons upon you. exclusive of the day OF
such services and incuse OF your failure to ans
you by default for the relief demanded in the
complaint.
Dated at Minot N. D.. this 9Th day OF July
PALDA. BURKE s. G. p. AAKER.
Attorneys for plaintiff.
Postofflce and office, Opera House Block, Mi
not, North Dakota.
NOTICE TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS.
You and each of you are hereby notified
that this action relates to the following de-
Scrlbed real estate situated and being IN the
Ward county, North Dakota: West half 81
South Half % Southeast Quarter (h), Sec
ton Three (3) Township One Hundred Fifty.
Seven n57). north range FL ghty-Six 1851 west
OF the Fifth Principal meridian; that no persc-
PALpA & BURKE&L D. AAKER.
1875 S.29 Attorneys for Plaintiff.
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that ~ virtue o. said ana BY o rt.
os said Minneapolis Ihreshlng maci'ir Viii sell
nanyp oVe described chatels at the front door
Of the post ONCE in Lone Tree. County ;,r 81 81
Ward state Of North Dakota. at tns nav d,v o. 81
July A. d. 1907. D. r. FAN,
7-lS-725 ~ ~ nIn 1eth.
4 O7 George a. Bangs, Atty,
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NOTICE FOR BIDS.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will
be received for the lumber to be used for a
school building in Mckinley school district
No. 49, Plans and specifications to be found at
t, office Of the district clerk B J. Anderson.
hinot. R. F. D. No l. Bids will be received
until Saturday. Aug "a, 1907, at : o'clock .. m;
bids. By order OF the school board.
7-28S.15
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Not Coal Land.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department OF the Interior Land once ~
Minot N. d.. July u. 1901: PIE
NOTICE Is hereby given s ih notice. OF his in
tention to make anal proof in support OF MS
claim viz: Homestead E9tEy NO cot wn mds ss
township ia Range 81. and that said pr. proof o.
viii be made before Register and Rec. lver @ 81
T.. S. Land Office a, Minot. N. u on August 90
1907 =, ,rova
his continuous residence upon and cpltlvatl9Gn
OF the land. viz: Hans. Rygmar' Of D SS., ~
D Frank Odel j. ). Murphy a; / oconeiu'
S-iga15 Register.
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For SALE-.25 first class dairy cows,
with splendid paying dairy business
Here's a Glance to make bunch Ct
money PETER HoLBACH,
Minot n. u.
25t1p or Inquire at Independent office.
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NOTICE For BIDS.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for
Kinl.y school district will be received up until
O clock of Saturday, Aug. a. 1907. Plans and
specifications TO be found at the ONCE of the
Board reserves the right to reject any or all
bids, By order of the school board. 7-25-s-l5
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Five-room house for rent; new; de-.
sirable location. Call at Reigharts Jew.
elry store.
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jill Skrivseth's Photographic
art studio, first.class work. all
sizes, 3O3 5. Main st, Minot,
N. D. I-loCl
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State North Of Dakota'{ In County Court.

County OF Ward
In the matter Of the estate Of Mary Files
tad. deceased.
Notice is hereby given by Bernt Ellestai,
administrator OF the estate OF Mary Elestad,
deceased. to the creditors Of, and all persons
ha wing claims against the said deceased, to
present them. with the necessary vouchers. to
the said Bernt Ellestad at the office of T. E.
DISCARD in the city OF Muot Ward county,
North Dakota. within four months after the
first publication Of this notice
Dated this 2Sri day of July So7
BERNT ELLESTAD.
Administrator OF tho estate Of Mary
Ellestad. deceased.
First Publication July 25 1907.
Residence. Flaxton. N ID.
T. E. Olsgurd C. Aurland Attys for Admin
istrator. Mnot, N. D 7-25S-l5
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| State of North Dakota Sc n District court
County OF Ward, Eighth Judicial
District.
Oscar Skaug, Plaintiff,
VS..
The heirs of Marie Olds
datter. deceased. and all
persons unknown claim Summons.
ing any estate or interest
in or lien or encun'
brance upon the proper
ty described in the COM
plant, Defendants.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO THE
ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS.
You are hereby summoned to answer the
complaint of the plaintiff in the above entitled
action, which is filed in the Office of the Clerk
y ssae in his
office in the city of Minot, in said county and
State, and to serve a copy OF your answer on
at 9es hS CT
within thirty days after the service Of this Sum-
mons upon you. exclusive of the day Of ch
ana case OF br 1aure to answer
by default for the relief demanded in the COM
PLANT
Dated at Minot. North Dakota, this s3rd day
PALDA g. BURKE.
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Postofice and office. Opera House Block. Mi
not, North Dakota.
NOTICE TO THE ABovR NAMED d. FEN DANTs.
You and each Of you are hereby notified that
this action relates to the following described
real estate. situate and being in Ward county
North Dskota toTs u Tn. southwes Quarter
Six West of the Fifth Principal Meridian. con
tanning One.Hundred and Sixty Acres, (16O:
that no personal claim is made.
7-25.S-29 PALDA & BURKE,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-01

superintendent might cry out and blast MIN
to ashes before he could reach a char. IL
was desperate journey. But at last, he heard q
Homer muttering to young lady, VINO esni loohei
fed her eyes. "a new boy" she said, in an
oily and deeply religious voice.
'Yes'm,' said Jimmie, trembling. Inc nVe
other boys of the class scanned him keenly
and derided his condition.
eve will proceed to the lesson, sald the
young lady. Then she cried sternly, like a :.
sergeant, "The seventh chapter of Jeremiah!
There was a swift futtering OF leaflets.
Then the name of jeremiah, wise man, tow
cred over the feelings of these boys. !, Homer
He took deep breath, he puffed out his lips,
he gathered his strength for great effort.
His beginning was childishly explosive. lie
hurriedly said: >,
"Trust ye not in lying words, saying the
temple of the Lord, the temple Of the Lord,
''Now," said the teacher, johnnie Seaman,
tell us what these words mean" The Seaman
boy shamefacedly muttered that he did not
know. The teachers countenance saddened.
Her heart was in her work; she wanted 10
make success of this Sunday school class.
Perhaps Homer Phelps can tell u.s. she re-
Homer gulped; he looked at Jimmie.
Through the great room hummed steady
hum A little circle, very. near, was being
were deeply moved. At the moment they
liked Sunday school. :,
"Why-now-it MEANS" said Homer, with a
isgnoranpceit sraap @eansIwhy it means that they
were in the wrong place" :, ,
'No,' said the teacher. profoundly, 1T
means that we should be good, very good in
deed That is what it means. 1t means that
we should love the Lord and be good. Love
the Lord and be good That is what it
means"
The little boys suddenly had sense of
black wickedness as their teacher looked au-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-01

of the Big Progressive church He was con-
spicuously washed, notably Iaimented, promi-
nently polished. And, incidentally, he was
very uncomfortable because of all these vir-
tues.
A number, of aequaintances greeted him
contemptuously. Hello, Jimmie! What you
doin, here? Thought you was Presbyte-
rian?'
Jimmie cast down his eyes and made no re-
ply. He was too cowed by the change. How
ever, Homer Phelps, who was regular pa
tron Of the Big Progressive Sunday school,
suddenly appeared and said, 'eHello, Jim!"
Jimmie seized upon him. Homer Phelps was
samenable to Trescott laws, tribal if you like,
but ironbound, almost compulsory
Hello, Homer" said Jimmie, and his
manner was 50 good that Homer felt great
thrill in being able to show his superior new
condition of life.
You amt never come here afore, have
yogT y ne demanded, with. new arrogance.
mo, l amt, said Jimmie, Then they
stared at each other and maneuvered
You don't know my teacher" said Homer.
mo, don't know her." admitted Jimmie.
but in way which contended, modestly, that
ne knew countless other Sunday school teach
ers.
Better join our class" said Homer, sagely.
"She wears spectacles; don't see very well.
Sometimes we do almost what we like
Ian right" said Jimmie, glad to place him
Sc self in the hands Of his friends; In due time
lnSy eHtefeu tne sunday school room. where
a man with benevolent whiskers stood on a
platform and said, eve will now sing No
33-Pull for the Shore, Sailor, Pull for the
Shore And as the obedient throng burst
into melody. the man on the platform indicated
the time with fat, white and graceful hand
He was an ideal Sunday school superintendent
-one who had never felt hunger or thirst OF
the wound of the challenge Of dishonor:
man, indeed, with beautiful fat hands who
waved them In greasy victorious benefcence
Jimmie, walking carefully on his toes fol-
lowed Homer Phelps He felt that the kingly
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-01

stereiy upon them. They gazed at her with
the wlde-open eyes of simplicity. They were
stirred again. This thing of being good-this
great business of life-apparently it was al
ways successful They knew from the fairy
tales. But it was difficult, wasn't it? 1t was
said to be the most heart breaking task to be
generous, wasn't it? One had to pay the
price. of ones eyes in order to be pacific,
didn't one? AS for patience, it was tortured
martyrdom to be patient, wasn't it? Sin was
simple, wasn't it? But virtue was so difficult
that it could only be practiced by heavenly
being, wasn't il?
And the angels, the Sunday school superin
tendent, and the teacher swan in the high
visions of the little boys as being so good that
if boy scratched his shin in the same room
he was profane and sentenced devil. ;.
And, said the teacher, The temple of
the Lord'-what does that mean? I'll ask the
new boy. What does that mean?'
But here the professional bright boy Of the
class suddenly .awoke to his obligations,
Teacher" he cried, sit means church, same
>as this"
Exactly said the teacher, deeply catisfed
with this reply. "You know your lesson well,
Clarence. 1 am much pleased
The other boys, instead of being envious,
looked with admiration upon Clarence while
form such feats. every day Of his life. Still,
he was not much of boy. He had the vir-
tue of being able to walk on very high stills,
but when the season of stills had passed he
possessed no rank save this Sunday school
rank, this clever-lttle- Clarence business Of
knowing the Bible and the lesson better than
the other boys. The other boys, sometimes
looking at him meditatively, did not actually
decide to thrash him as soon as he cleared the
portals of the church, but they certainly de-
cided to molest him in such ways as would re-
establish their selfrespect. Back of the Su-
perintendent's chair hung Ithograph of the
martyrdom of St. Stephen.
Jimmie, feeling stiff and encased in his best
clothes, waited for the ordeal to end. a bell
pealed: the fat hand of the superintendent
had tapped bell. Slowly the rustIng and
murmuring dwindled to silence. The benevo-
lent man faced the school. IT have to an
nounce," he began, waving his body from
side to side IN the conventional bows of his
kind, ''that-" Bang went the bell. "Give
me your attention, please, children. I have
to announce that the board has decided that
this year there will be no Christmas tree, but
the"
Instantly the room buzzed with the sub
dued clamor of the children. Jimmie was
speechless. He stood morosely during the
singing of the closing hymns He passed out
into the street with the others, pushing no
more than was required.
Speedily the whole idea left him. If he re-
Sunday school at all, it was to re-
member that he did not like it.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-01
The Girl That Everybody Likes

does not find joy in melting aggressive peo-
pie.
thoughtless tongue.
She is the girl who, whether it is warm or
cold, clear or stormy, finds no fault with the
weather.
She is the girl who, when you invite her
to any place, compliments you sby looking her
best.
She is the girl who makes this world a
self.
And by-the-by, when you come to think
of it, isn't..she the girl who makes you feel
she likes you, and therefore you like her?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-01
| 9 |
KMBMl

Va2A13 not nave tor the chloreh Ine usuaA
tree on Christmas eve. The funds
free for the ancient festival would be. used
for the relief of suffering among the victims
of the Charleston earthquake.
The plan had been born in the generous
head of the superintendent of the Sunday
strong plea that the children should forego
the vain pleasures of tree, and, In glorious
application of the Golden Rule, refuse local
use of the fund, and will that it be sent
where dire pain might be alleviated. At the
end of tearfully eloquent speech the ques-
tion was put fairly to vote, and the chill
dren in burst of virtuous abandon carried
the question for Charleston. Many of the
teachers had been careful to preserve fine
ly neutral attitude, but even if they had eau
toned the children against being too impetu-
Gus they could not have checked the wild
impulses.
But this was long time before Christmas
Very early, boys held important speech to-
gether. "Huh! you amt goin' to have no
Christians tree at the Presbyterian Sunday
school.
sul!enly the victim answered, 'No, we
"Huh" scoffed the other denomination, eve
are goin' to have the all-fredest biggest tree
that you ever saw in the world"
The little Presbyterians were greatly down
cast.
It happened that Jimmie Trescott had reg
ularly attended the Presbyterian Sunday
school, Inc IreScottS were consistently un-
denominational but they had sent their lad
on Sundays to one of the. places where they
thought he would receive benefits. However.
on one day in December, Jimmie appeared be-
fore his father and made strong spiritual ap-
peal to be forthwith attached to the Sunday
school of the Big. Progressive church. Doc
tor Trescott mused this question considerably.
'Well, Jim," he said, "why do you conclude
that the Big Progressive Sunday school is bet
ter for you than the Presbyterian Sunday
school,
"Now-it's nicer, answered Jimmie, look
ing at his father with an anxious eye
HHow do you mean?'
"Why-now- some of the boys what go to
explained the fragrant Jimmie.
Prescott mused the question considerably
once more In the end he said: ''WelI. Won
NAV NAV change if you wish, this one time but
You you must not be changing to and fro. You
decide now, and then you must abide by your
decision"
sAll right said the father. "But remem-
her what I've told you"
On the following Sunday morning Jimmie
presented himself at the door Of the basement
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-01

tunate if you have not met her.
She is the girl who is not ''too bright and
good to be able to find joy and pleasure all
over the world.
She is the girl who appreciates the fact
that she cannot always have the first choice
of everything in the world.
She is the girl who is not aggressive and
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-01

~ have undoubtedly met disagree
able girls who, without doing any
thing especially spiteful or mean,
have impressed you as girl to
avoid. But have you ever met
the girl that you as well as every
body else likes? You are unfor-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-01

me November it became clear to
childish minds in certain. parts OF
Whilomville that the Sunday school
of the Presbyterian Church would
not have for the children the usual
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-03-01

so likely to give severe storms. Vol
canic eruptions i'm those considered
long extinct These will be i'm North
and South America. EaS'arc Asia
India and perhaps some in
the Indian Ocean.
l don't see any serious trouble for
the United States during the year
IL will be able TO keep peace with
all they possess or oversee. Cuba
Will take another trial at self-gov-
eminent. There will be more Cabi-
net changes before the year is out.
and several deaths among Senators
or other high officials.
Toward the close OF 1907 new
projects and new leaders will appear
that will claim n great share OF pub
lie attention. so great that police
will cease 10 quarrel about the Pan
anna canal. tariff. etc. war-there
may be a few skirmishes, but soon
over. China is waking from her
sleep OF centuries, and will soon de-
mand more Justice for her common
people. II still seems long way TO
popular government there, but II
will come by and by. Traditions
and superstitions die slowly India
will be visited by some sort OF pesti-
ence securing or storms.
The map of Russai stin shows
some black spots: where desolation
reigns. Russia will gradually awake
from the nightmare of tyranny and
pass more humane laws. BY the
year 1908, she Will begin TO settle
into some semblance of peace, and
revive Industries at home and once
more take her place among the lead
ling nations of the earth England
seems to have some trouble on hand ::
a black cloud hangs over her: II
concerns her colonies, especially
those in Africa: some OF them are
likely to assert their independence
before long.
A death among the rulers of small
countries in Europe. a middle-aged
or old man The King OF Italy will
be in great danger, as the anarchists
are still very active, and will be for
several years yet. Stringent inter
national laws should be passed 70
break up their too-easy chances OF
moving from one country to another.
They are likely TO be very active
during 1907. July and June, some
violent outbreaks.
A large depot, a great crowd, a
great crash. is probably a collapse
or cave-in, many killed and wounded.
Martha j. Keller.
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THINKS JAPAN
WOULD WORST u. s.

Gustava A. ochlinger. an attorney
or Toledo. says: 1 began the prac-
tioe OF law at Toledo a few months
ago after five years tour OF the
world. Previous to that time had
made two trips around the glohe
and now. although I am still a young
man have visited practically every
country OF Europe and Asia. and
have spent considerable time In
south Africa and the Philippines. ]
speak eight languages Including
Chinese and Japanese.
Il practiced admiralty law In
Shanghai during the Russo-Japansso
war" said ohlinger. and my obser-
Vations during that time lead me IN
say without any sacrifice OF INV M
triotism that the United States will
be wise TO avoid war with Japan. 7
firmly believe that Japan could he
In command OF the section of the
United States west OF the Rocky
mountains so quickly. in case OF war.
'hat the Feat would be a marvel OF
modern warfare. We have prac-
ucally no western coast defense. and
We may realize the need OF IL some
day. The Japanese method OF mill
tary organization is simply clear be-
yond any other on earth. Personal
ly dislike the Japanese. Anyone
who has ever lived among people OF
another race sees the futility OF two
district races OF people occupying the
same territory in harmony. 1t is for
this reason partly that say the
Philippines will always be a burden
to the United States, and the sooner
they are let go the better. was in
the United States legal department
in the Philippines while Taft was
there, and found not only that the
Filipino hates us. but that we hate
him. The Filipino will not work for
Americans. and the climax is such
that an American cannot perform
manual labor there"
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EVENTS OF 1907.

Light. more light. will illuminate
the track OF 1907. The chart in the
skies above will guide us, as Uranus.
Neptune, Jupiter. Mars, Venus and
the moon are heliocentrically polar
lied TO the brain. showing unusual
activity. that great psychic. cosmic
and vital changes will be inaugural
ed during the year
more genial interest taken in
psychic research than ever before.
A year of unexpected and surpris-
ing events. Prosperity will continue
for most of the year, especially for
the workers and doors. Even the
so-called dreamer will bring out
soma practical INVENTIONS. The par
allel conjunction OF Nepture and Ju-
piter will cause much money TO be
invested in large projects. and some
will be pushed TO a successful work
ing condition. by which many small
investors will receive a reasonable
share. Trusts will flourish yet a
few years but will eventually be
pruned down OF their graft, and be
changed into cooperative companies.
II will take a long time to find honest
men to fill all the important offices.
The Panama canal will make very
satisfactory progress as they are now
in good shape 20 protect their work
men from most climatic ills. They
will encounter many obstacles in the
hills and mountains OF various kinds
and form new center of interest
to miners. 1t will take IA years to
complete It.
The President will unravel a few
knots and tangles, when he is where
he can see for himself. Many new
laws will be passed in the early part
OF 1907 and others that are already
on record will have a tremendous
effect on the future welfare of the
country. iSt2$1yH
This will be snowy winter, and
will last till late in the spring. in
Northern countries. There will be
some dreadful storms during 1907
tidal waves, cyclones, hurricanes,
winds, lightning and water, some
thing awful in destruction; there may
be some seismic disturbances also
Looks like a tidal wave on the At
lantic coast as far north as New
foundland; severe storms. This seems
to occur between February 10 and
April 1. There will also be severe
storms on the lakes, the greatest
storms nearly always near large bod
les of water Rivers overflow. Wa
ter sweeps all before it this year
June. September and October are al
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LONGFELLOW AS A LAD

Longfellow was a very handsome
boy etiring. without being reserved
active and eager. He was kind.
hearted and affectionate: sensitive
fmpressionable, impetuous He had
blue eyes, chestune hair; his complex
ion was delicate; his cheeks were
rosy. His eyes were full OF express
sion and. he looked one square I'm
the face. He was a normal boy. and
devotee Of all boys games He
snowballed, coasted, skated, flew
kites and swan. Sometimes he
would tramp through the woods with
gun, but most OF all he liked to
lie under a tree and read.
To such a boy the old farm was
enchanted ground. He knew where
the crimson cardinal flowers bloom
ed, where the largest OF the trout
lived in the little brook. where the
robins nested year after year. and
where to get homemade "box traps
for chipmunks along the low stone
walls. He followed the mowers M
haytime, "trod" the load, and rode
upon It to the great barn. In au-
tumn he enjoyed the gayety Of the
corn-husking, watched the spinning
wheel being fed from the heap OF
carded wool and helped to fiji the
quits when the household loom was
weaving homespun for clothing for
the men and boys. The love Of Ma
ture' which was to be thing OF
greatness in his works and life. WIS
In the forming. Nowhere would he
De more evitably have learned to
love things than at Wadsworth hall
me woods; the pleasant reaches OF