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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-06-20
TORNADO WRECKS
MANY BUILDINGS
A Fierce Wind Blows Down Many
Houses and Barns South of
Minot Sunday Morning -
hometeader Knoked Uncon.
sci0us.

A genuine tornado or cyclone
got in it's work about 4 O'Clock
Sunday morning during a ter
rife thunder storm south of this
city about ten miles. The wind
took an eastward course and
went easily eighty miles An hour
and perhaps a great deal faster.
A farmer who lives near the
Witham home III Stringtown was
sleeping soundly at the time Of
the storm, when suddenly he felt
his shack rolling over and over.
His wife was IN the building with
him and they thought their time
had come. The man was struck
on the hean with some piece OF
furniture and rendered uncon-
scious. The wife says she knows
the building turned over eight
times. The stove and other fur
niture was completely demol-
isned, and how the couple ever
came out alive is a miracle. The
buggy was found upside down
in a slough about a mile and a
half from the home.
Herman Kuchenbecker had a
new rubber tired buggy badly
damaged by the wind.
At another place a barn was
blown down. The five horses in
the structure escaped luckily.
The owner reports seeing one
horse in the air tied to port on
of the barn.
Alfred Jvlen was building a
new barn. The rafters were vad-
ly twisted and broken and the
structure damaged fully 5000.
The top was blown from How
ard Wltham's blacksmith shop
and taken $50 feet.
John Eckland. who lives ten
miles southeast of Minot, lost
his house completely which was
blown all to smithereens. John
took a picture OF the remains
next day and showed and lnde-
pendent representative one OF
them. The building was 12x16
feet with eight foot posts and
we'll filled with good furniture.
This was rendered worthless and
scattered over the pralrle for a
distance OF half a mile. John
was away, or at this time some
one else might have been telling
he Independent OF all his noble
deeds. John attended a dance
at the Hanson home and was at
that p ace when his home was
destroyed. He reports his loss
at fully 5000, with no insurance.
The Hanson home was dam
aged, a window being blown in.
Dozens OF buggies, owned by the
young people attending the
dance. were blown over and
damaged.
Isaac Worrell lost his barn but
no stock was killed, which seems
strange. A portion of the barn
fell on a new wagon, smashing
the wheels to the ground. The
barn was quite a large struc-
ture.,
Iver Kemp lost h1s barn and
granary
Owen Hecker reports a shack
12x16 being blown off his farm.
Swan johnson lost a coal shed
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-06-20
House BurqlariZed.

During the shcw Monday afternoon,
Mrs. kunnels' residence in Eastwood
Park, was burglarized, a gold watch
being stolen Tne thieves entered thu
house thru the rear door which thev un-
locked. There is absolutely no eli to-
them.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-06-20

4 large assortment Of ladies' pretty
sailor hats, al colors, SOC. The Branch.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-06-20
Notice, Farmers!

Uverstocked on Millet seed.
Call and leave your orders; its
going fast and cheap.
Minot Com. and Seed House.
West OF 500 depot. 6.13
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-10-11

the case II seems that Stoner asked
for 5000 damages because OF the con-
struction OF bridge on the New Ber-
lin road. He claimed the commits
sioners changed the angle OF the
bridge ana so constructed the walls
and abutments as to change the for
mer and natural course OF the water
In the Stream and thereby caused the
washing away OF the bank that for
merly separated his land from the
stream, rendering his premises unfit
for use and valueless. To his petition
Prosecutor Day. who was then In
charge OF the county's litigation, fled
a demurrer claiming the pleading did
not state facts sufficient to constitute
cause OF action. The common
pleas court ruled in favor OF the pros
ecuting attorney and Stoner not de
string to plead further judgment was
entered against him for the costs.
The case was afterwards appealed 10
the circuit court and at the session
OF that court Just closed an opinion
was handed down affirming the tudg-
ment OF the common pleas court and
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-10-11
POLO SEASON.
Will Open at Auditorium
on October 20 When
Locals Meet Erie
WILL HAVE FAST TEAM

The polo season will soon be here.
The first game scheduled for the Can
ton team Is on October %. when the
last years champions Of the Inter
state league will play their first game
at the Auditorium. The league will
be made up of the same teams that
were in It last season namely: Erie,
Akron, Canton, youngstown, Sharon,
New Castle and Beaver Falls.
Manager John Morrissey has made
the statement that every one of the
FIVE who played with Canton last
season have sent him word that they
would again be with the same team
this season with the possible excep-
tion of Fred Harkins. who is now liv-
ing in the East and the terms that
ne wanted are not looked upon with
much favor by the local management
SO there Is doubt II he will play
here this season. But II he does not
come his position will be admirably
filed by Gus Campbell, Of lndianap-
oils, according to the statement Of
MT. MOTTlbbtys SdulpDtll 10 " Cluth
man and has been playing In fast
company in the past. He is heavy
weight and that is a strong point In
his favor, and the services Of Hark-
ins will not be missed so much.
For a while II looked as II Ban
non, the best goal tender in the
league, would manage Sharon, but
the latest advice is that that team
has manager and Bannon will
again delight Canton lovers OF the
game with his sensational work as he
did last season. And II Bannon is not
secured Mr.. Morrissey states that
Clarence Jessup. manager Of last
years Richmond, Ind, baseball team,
will be here. Jessup has the enviable
reputation OF being the greatest goal
tender since the days OF the famous
Mike Curley, who was the greatest
ever.
Contracts have been sent in from
First Rush and Captain Mercer.
which Is good news for polo fans in
Canton. Center Hardy and Halfback
Carrigan have come into the fold also
and with these two strong defenders
II is hoped to again end the season
OF twenty-three weeks VIGOROUSLY.
The schedule OF games will be ready
for publication in a few days.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-10-11
We'll Known citizen Run Down.

At the corner OF Market and Seventh
streets. Thursday morning about s:i5
Jacob Schwartz, an aged and wei
known German resident. was knocked
down by a street car and badly hurt
The back Of his head was cut open
by the fell. Mr.. Schwartz Ia over sc
years Of age and has been living at
the home OF his son, where he was
conveyed In cab by Detective Bris.
bin and Sergeant Riblet.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-10-11

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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-10-11

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desk and revolving chair. one Ave foo;
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-10-11

membered that Levi stoner is a party
TO the action commenced against the
county commissioners calling them to
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-10-11

awarding Judgment against stoner for
the increase costs as we'll as the costs
In the court below. II will be re-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-10-11
STONER MUST PAY
Court Costs Amounting to About $25

No Cause Of Action. Court Says.
Prosecutor Upham yesterday filed
a praecipe In the clerk OF courts Of
fee requesting an execution to issue
to the sheriff as against Levi stonar
for the collection of court costs made
in the action Instituted by Stoner in
1905 against the county commission
ers. While the costs have not as yet
been taxed the information was given
out that they would possibly aggre-
gate s26.
BY reference to tho pleadjngs in
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-10-11
Chicken Thieves Abroad.

Epeciai 70 Morning News.
Midway, Oct. 1o.--Chicken thieves
visited the coops Of Joseph Roger, OF
this place. taking 100 OF his best
fowls.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-10-11

account for their action with refer
ence to a contract let FOR the build
ing Of a new bridge at Massillon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-10-11
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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-06-21
Fund tn Flight Labor Unions.

During the annual convention of the
National Association, Of Manufacturers at
New York, 800 members were present,
and James w. Van Cleave of st. Louis
presided. Secretary Gushing said they
had fought successfully against further
legislation for the eight-hour day and
against court injunctions. Treasurer
Stillnan said the association now had
an annual income of $1SO,OOO. A ON.
mittee of thirty-six was appointed t.
raise $4,000 a ear for three years
the money to be spent in educating the
public as to the right view to take in
labor disputes. A poll of the 1900 mem.
bers on tariff revision showed about threa
to two in favor of limited and reasonable
revision, Immediately after the next presi.
Dental election. President Van Cleva
came out for a federal corporation law
for all enterprises engaged in interstate
business.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-06-21
@AAAtERCLAL,
A!S-M &7
aFT1KNCIW.
CHICAGO.

No important developments appear to
detracr from the underlying strength
which sustains confidence in the business
outlook. Weather conditions were mainly
favorable to operations and activity is
more evident in production and distribu.
ton. Leading retail lines find the gen.
eral demand steadily expanding, indicat.
ing that the purchasing power Is undimin-
ished, but there Is some accumulation of
lightweight apparel, which needs a warm
wave to bring quick disposal. Wholesale
dealings now show the effect of the be-
tween seasons period and current ship
ments ~dwindle. but forward buying for
fall and winter supplies compares fav-
orably with a year ago, and road sales
men obtain orders making a substantial
aggregate in the principal staples.
Notwithstanding the late spring and
other adverse factors, farm conditions in
both Illinois and Iowa never before were
more encouraging, and land and stock
values have advanced to the highest aver
age. Mercantile credits remain quite sat-
isfactory and money works easier, while
trading defaults occasion little anxiety.
Failures reported in Chicago district
numbered 20, against II last week and
22 u year ago.-Dun's Review of Trade.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-06-21
EiEht-Hour Day Decision.

The Supreme Court has sustained the
validity of the federal law limiting to
eight hours a day the employment of la
borers and mechanics by contractors on
government works, but coupling with the
finding that the law does not apply to the
employees on dredges. Justice Holmes
said that as floating dredges were yes
sells, all the hands employed on them were
classed as seamen, and it had been held
repeatedly that seamen were not subject
to the eight-hour law. This decision set
ties a question which has prevented the
awarding of $S7, 100000 of contracts au-
thorized by the river inc harbor act. The
estimates for these appropriations were
made on the basis of dr%edgeboat employees
not being included in the eight-hour re
Striction
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-06-21
Saves $4,000 on 81 a Day.

A case has recently been reported from
Ware. Mass, in which Octave Girard,
who is now y years of age, has accumu-
lated $4,000 in twenty-seven years on
wages not exceeding 81 a day. He has
40 trade and not sufficient education to
be able to read or write. He and his
wife nave raised thirteen children. of
whom ten are now living. He says they
nave always been well clothed and had
plenty to eat. He generously accords a
iaxge share of his prosperity to his wife,
who, he says, provided their clothing by
purchasing raw wool, washing, carding,
spinning and weaving it into substantial
cloth. He and his wife both came from
Canada, and he says that his incentive to
save money came from the way the old
folks were treated in that country, where
they often prove a burden to their chill
dren. The rules he lays down for accu-
nulating money are Steady work at low
wages, rather than intermittent work at
large wages: do not increase your ex-
penses as your wage increase; marry
young. and don't marry a doll-faced wom-
an; let liquor alone; own your own
home.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-06-21
NEW YORK

Cross currents in trade and crop con-
ditions prevent generalization. There has
been a further slight improvement in
crop condition. This has made for a
more optimistic feeling as to ultimate
yields and future trade in the sections
enjoying even a small share of seasonable
weather, but the great majority of cities
and particularly those in the eastern half
of the country complain Of continued slow
retail trade and collections. On the other
hand the reports as to fall trade are quite
satisfactory, a reflection possibly of the
fact that retail stocks of heavy goods
We're we'll eaned up last winter. Crop
uncertainties ard the fact that recorder
business this spring has been practically
absent in man. lines, however, induce
conservatism as to future ordering and
there is less disposition to embark freely
In future commitments until the situa-
tor becomes clearer.
Business failures in the United States
for the week number LBS, against 142
last week, and 1852 in the like week Of
1906. In Canada, failures for the week
number Is, against II last week and II
a year ago.
Wheat, including -four, exports from
the United States and Canada for the
week ending June 6 aggregated 5,263, 1873
bushels. against 2,4O1 1894 last week and
1901 ,OO7 this week last year. For the
last forty-nine weeks, 1~6O,944,S9S BUSH
els, against 12S,627, 113 in 19O5-1906.
Corn exports for the week are 1,135,O65
bushels. against S64,255 last week and
1873 a year ago. For the fiscal year
to date, 6S, S,026 bushels, against 10S,-
bO6,S4O in Observation-Disclosures Com.
mercial Renort.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-06-21

Reports from u other places told
of heavy rains and high winds which
did great damage, but Of no other loss
OF life. In many localities bridges
were washed away, roads made impas-
sable and wires broken, so that it is
feared other fatalities will be reported
when communication is restored.
a telegram from Evansville, Ind, re-
ported much damage for Il hundred
miles in every direction. At Corydon,
Ky. lightning destroyed the Baptist
church, and at Smith Mills, ny., Il res
idence was struck by lightning AMI
burned. At Petersburg, Ind, much
damage was done by wind and rain,
II White River rOSe until it spread
over thousands of acres of farm land.
y few miles south of Petersburg the
storm swept Il path half Il mile wide,
destroying trees, fences and barns.
Bridges ovcr all the streams in the vi
ciinty were washed away. AS far as
could be learned. however, there was
no loss of life in that neighborhocd.
Louisville and Lexington, Ky, also
suffered some damage from electrical
storms and an unusually heavy rain.
The vicinity of Harrisburg, H., also
was visited by a destructive storm.
Barns and fences We're blown down,
and Liberty Church, near the town,
was wrecked by the wind. The heavy
rain caused foods i'll all the snail
streams which washed away may
wagon bridges.
Advices from Duquoin, H., said that
storm did damage amounting to
$4,000 in that immediate vicinity.
Many houses in the town, were dam
aged and hundreds of trees were up
rooted.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-06-21

dawn. 1t was hours before the news
nearest town of any size, and then
physicians and relief supplies were
hurried to the scene as fast as the con-
dition of the roads would permit.
A tornado, accompanied by a deluge
of rain, devastated York, Ill, where
three lives were lost. Property dam
age in the town and vicinity was $780,
900. Besides those killed, eight per.
sons were probably fatally injured,
and more than a score less seriously
hurt. Nearly every house in the town
was damaged, and several were blown
down, their occupants being buried in
the debris. That the loss Of life was
not larger was remarkable, in view OF
the damage done. .
Mrs. Lucinda Pinkerton was blown
into the top of a tree several ndr
feet from her home, and her body huns
in the branches for hours before 1T was
found by searchers. The Methodist
church was demolished, its timbers
wrecking a saloon across the street.
The saloonkeeper was blown fifty feet
and stuck in a hedge, but escaped Sc
rious injury.
New Minden, Ill, also was struck by
a tornado, and five lives weer lost,
while a number of persons were IN
1ured. Nearly every house in the north
ern part of the town was destroyed
and the German Lutheran church was
wrecked.
An odd feature of the tornado is that
hundreds of head Of stock has dlsap-
peared from nearby farms, and no
trace of them or their bodies can be
found. 1t is supposed they were blown
into the Wabash River and their bod
les swept away.
Near Mount Vernon, Ill, the electri-
cal display was especially severe. Sew
eral barns were struck by lightning,
and many head of stock were killed.
Crons were seriously damaged. and
communication with the surrounding
ornt is practically suspended be-
cause all the bridges were washed
AWAY and the streams are out of their
banks.
Nashville, ILL.,, and other nearby
towns were quick to send aid to the
stricken village. A party Of searchers
also left Nashville to look for a farm
ier who was driving from Hoyleton to
Nashville when the storm broke and
has not been seen since.
GRANVILLE, Ind, not far from York,
I'll. also was badly damaged by the
tornado. The home of James Layton
was demolished and Mr.. and Mrs. Lay
Ton were so badly injured that 1t is
feared they cannot reeovcr. Aanv
,otheS boHses also were badly DAM
aged.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-06-21

II have always believed that churches
ought to provide dances and other enter
tainments for their young people," is the
way Rev. Wilson r. Stearly, rector Of
Emmanuel Episcopal church of Cleveland,
recently expressed his views on the sub
ject of amusements. He further stated
his belief that the churches had a great
work to perform in providing social pleas
ures for the young, and that they should
take it UP very soon. He said that nan
people thought you must not give young
people a taste of dancing because they
would want to go further, but that it did
not work out that way in most cases. On
the whole, it was better to provide them
with dances in a good, clean atmosphere,
and then they will not enjoy them under
any other conditions. Personally, 1
should like to see more dancing in my
church"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-06-21

lie utilities" He reached this conclu-
sion after reviewing a long series of dis.
creditable events in American history,
dating back to revolutionary days. He
referred to the days of the Credit Mobi.
lier scandal, when stock of powerful cor.
porationa was peddled to lawmakers who
were to pass upon measures affecting
those interests, and added that such q
thing would not now be tolerated. He
said that the rebatings for which great
corporations are now pursued are merely
a form of discriminatory rate which onc
prevailed without objection. All rail.
roads did it thirty years ago and that
was the way they built up their business
and the country through which they ram
But people began to look at it differently
and note the injustice of such methods
II wa an advance of moral standard
which gave life to laws which had beer
dead before"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-06-21
WIND CARRIES A
STORM AND FLOOD COSTS MANY
LIVES.
Wide Area in Illinois In
diam aud MISUNDERSTANDING Per-
sons Known to BE Killed-Onc
Town Swept Away.

At least t~wenty-nine persons were
killed, scores We're injured and proper.
~ damage aggregating hundreds of
thousands of dollars was lone by wind,
hahn and thunder storms which davas-
tated large sections of southern Hi
pois, southern Indiana and western
kentucky between midnight and dawn
Saturday morning.
Throughout a large area houses were
swept away, hundreds of head of live
stock were killed and crops were de-
vastated. Long after the storms had
ceased the rivers continued to rise un-
til thousands of acres of wheat and
corn land had been flooded and the
crops ruined.
Twenty-one persons persisted at
Gradyville, Ky, D village of 175 inhab-
ltants fifteen miles from a railroad.
Owing to a cloudburst Big Creek sud
denly changed its channel, rushed
through the town and swept away al
most every house. The inhabitants
awoke to find themselves surrounded
by water and their dwellings crum-
bling away.
Those left alive made their way to
the hills and shivered in the rain until