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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-01-09

| help, and helped carry his brothers
body to his own little home where
the man passed away several hours
later without gaining consciousness
1t looked dark for Abe Goertz and
many believed that he would spend
at least several years in the peniten
tiary as the result of the unfortun
ate shot. OF course, he was either
guilty of murder in the first degree
or else entirely innocent, and it
would have been useless for the
states attorney to have tried Goertz
for manslaughter, So he changed the
charge to murder in the first degree.
Goertz was ably defended by Attorney
Jos. Denoyer, and the case was just
as ably fought for the state by Mr..
MCGEE. The fight principally cen
tered around the condition of the
mind of the defendant at the time
of the shot. The defense had no
trouble in introducing plenty of evil
dence and peaceful qualities of the
defendant
He is a man forty years old, hap
PLY married and living peacefully
with his wife. True there was row
in the pool room, but the defense
showed that that had ended as far
as the defendant was concerned for
they were walking home separately.
AS the defendant got in front of Rob
ms store, he noticed a freight train
passing, less than $50 feet away,
making much noise and the defend
ants attention was detracted by the
train. The last he saw of the defend
ant was when he left him twenty
feet from the pool room and saw him
walking along the same highway. He
heard a groan, and turning, received
a hard blow in the eye.
In argument, the defense asserted
the following mental natural process
es:
1-Action is quicker than thought.
Thought is quicker than passion
as passion comes thru realization of
affairs thru thought. AS the defend.
ant was struck, he involuntarily
threw up his hands. His mind was
detracted by the train, land the chan
mel of thought clogged by wonder.
The defense claimed no passion.
Remorse upon relaxation took the
place of passion Passion would not
suddenly subside, and the defense
claimed that there was no passion on
the part of the defendant as shown
by the remorse exhibited when he
cried, MY God, Hank, I have killed
you,' as heard by witnesses Madsen
The charge of the judge tosthe jury
was fair, and the case was tried
strictly on its merits, neither the
state nor the defense resorting t
technicalities
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-01-09
Ed. Larson WEEDS.

Ed. Larson who owns a farm south
west Of the city. is expected back
from Minnesota in short time. Mr..
Larson was united in marriage the
day before Thanksgiving to an es-
Unable young woman at his old
home, Miss Anna Peterson, and she
will accompany him to North Dakota.
Later. a car load of emigrant goods,
machinery. ETC., will arrive. Mr..
Larson is one Of our rustling farmers.
The Independent extends congratula
TONS.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-01-09
(,oertz Not Guilty

~ G0etE, who was tried for tn
I mufa ~ III htaS brother Hank at Bur
lington, was found not guilty at hi
\ trialt was, eoncluded iMonda!
Y afteIaoons The jury went out a
I 4:30f O'Clock In the, afternoon and a
10 O'clock that night they had reach
ed ! decision. The first ballot result
ed in nine for acQuittal and three fol
conviction. At the second ballot il
/ was ten for acquittal and at the third
ballet the number had been increas
ed to eleven. when finally all decided
that Goetz did not Intentionally muir
sader his brother; and the man was
set at liberty.
The story of the staying of Hank
Goetz, is familiar to the readers and
Is told briefly as follows:
Abe and Hank Goertz, brothers,
lived together in a little home at
Burlington. Abe is married, having
a sweet faced little woman and a
small child year old. Hank was a
good sort Of fellow with one ex'
ception, and that was that he drank 10
excess He was a great friend of the
brother and his wife and was petted
by both members Of that family.
Both tried to get him to stop drink.
ing hut to no avail.
Abe is hard working man, and
managed, to save a; few hundred dol
lars with which he established a pool
hall and. set his brother Hank to work
running it, thinking perhaps the man
would cut out the drinking-but he
didn't. He seemed to get worse and
this caused frequent quarrels between
the brothers.
The last night that Hank Goertz
spent alive ON earth, he was drunk.
His brother demonstrated with him
all evening and when he saw that it
was useless to do more for Hank, he
told him that he was discharged, and
Hank wanted a settlement They
agreed upon the settlement and start.
ed for the home where some seven.
ty-fve dollars in silver was secreted
Abe always carried revolver as he
carried the proceeds Of each days
business home with him, and kept
! his hand son the gun that night He
walked a little one side of the
!. drunken brother and when few
]. feet from the corner of Robins
s store, Hank ran over to him and
G struck him blow in the eye, black
NinKSit Abe was startled and pulling
his gun, the bullet struck HAM
full in the forehead.
Abe was arrested at his little home
-he didn't attempt to run away-ant
1t is evident that If he shot hi:
brother intentionally, he was sorr!
for the deed second after he real
lied what was done. He called fo1
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Dr.. Larson County Physician.
DR.. Larson was appointed coun

DR.. Larson was appointed county
physician by the commissioners
Tuesday afternoon. Commissioner
Emerson made the motion, and after
it had received a second Commission
er Willis remarked that he was in
favor of the question being tabled un-
til other doctors could place their
applications. The question however,
was put to vote and it carried, Will
lis voting in the negative.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-01-09

Some .Asouth, Prairie: families are
keeping up%:,a commendible. Christ
mas custom and are mounting 2
sheaf Of wheat to feed our brides.
Turkey this year had to be sub.
stituted for. the proverbial Christ
mas goose The farmers might do
well to raise geese enough to supply
the Christmas market another year.
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE BY,

ADVERTISEMENT
Notice is hereby given that that certain
mortgage executed and delivered By Nettie.
Meadows, .mOrtgagor, to Mike Shelter. mort
gagee, dated the 9th day o: April A. D. nine+
teen hundred and seven, and filed for record
in he once OF the Register OF Deeds OF the
County of Ward. and State OF North Dakota
on the End day Of October A. T.. 1907. and rec
orded in Book 81 of Mortgages. at p;.ge 429 and
assigned by said mortgagee will be foreclosedi
by sale OF the premises In such mortgage and
hereinafter described, at the front door OF the
Court House in the City Of Minot. In the Coun-
ty OF Ward. and State OF North Dakota. at the
hour OF o'clock p. M. on the 18th day of Feb
said mortgage. on the day OF sale.
The premises described in said mortgage and
which viii be sold to satisfy the same, are
those certain premises situated in the Coun "
Of Ward and State of North Dakota, and des-
cribed as follows, to-wit: Lots five Isl and
six [6l block thirty nine 1891 Brooklyn addition
to the City OF Minot. North Dakota.
There will be due on such mortgage at the
date ofsale the sum OF two hundred and nine
teen dollars.
Mortgage.
John j. Coyle.
Attorney,for Mortgage.
Mnot, North Dakota. 1915
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE

Notice is hereby given that q certain mort.
gage executed and delivered br Samuel Ewing,
widawer, mortgagor, to NJ. T; Murphy: mort.
and fled for record in the Office OF the Register
Of Deeds Of the County Of Ward and State of
North Dakota on the 21st day Of December.
1905, and recorded in Book 80 Of Mortgages at
Page 513. Will be foreclosed by q sale of the
promises in such mortgage and hereinafter
described. at the front door Of the Court House
in the County of Ward and State of North Da
kota, at the hour Of o'clock p. M. on the End
day of March A. D. 1908, to satisfy the amount
due upon such mortgage on the day of sale.
The premises described in such mortgage and
which will be sold to satisfy tho same are des-
cribed as follows, viz: The southeast quarter
of the northwest quarter, the south half OF the
northeast quarter and the northeast quarter
of the utheast quarter of Section twenty,
Towns1 ip ono hundred fifty.nine north Range
ninety west of the 5th p. NJ.
There will be due on such mortgage at the
date of sale the sum of Fifty and 10-100 (50.10)
dollars. Il
NJ F. MURPHY.
Mortgage.
Perry S. Johnson.
Attorney for Mortga gee
Residence and P. o. Address
Grand Forks, N. Oak. 1920
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STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In District Court.
Eighth Judicial
County of Ward District.
Henry W. Scott, Plaintiff,
VS.. Z SUMMONS
Emily NJ. Scott, Defendant.
The State of North Dakota to the above
named Defendant:
You are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint of the plaintiff in the
above entitled action, a copy of which COM
plant is on file in the ONCE of the Clerk Of the
District Court. at Mlnot. Ward County. N. D..
subscribers at their Office in the city of Minot,
North Dakota, within thirty days after the
service.of this summons upon you. exclusive of
the day of such service, and in case of your
failure so to do or appear. judgment will be
taken against you by default for the relief de-
manded IN the complaint.
Dated,Januar G, 19Os...' 80 = !
LESuEUR, BRADFORD & HURLY,
Attorneys for Plaintif,
Office and Postotfice address
1928 Ainot. North Dakota.
The Press., 1908-05-06
COMFORTING WORDS.
Many a Connecticut Household Will
 Find Them So.

To have the pains and aches of bad back removed; to be entirely free from annoying, dangerous urinary disorders is enough to make any kidney sufferer grateful. To tell how this great change can be brought about will prove com forting words to hundreds of Connecticut readers.
 Mrs. NJ. Wagner, of 1897 Kossuth St., Bridgeport, Conn. says: Il suffered for wears from kidney trouble. There was severe pain across my loins so that l could not rest at night. When 1 caught cold it settled in my kidneys and at such times I became weak, and also very nervous. After trying several remedies without relief procured Doan's Kidney Pills at F. S. Stevens drug store, and they soon relieved me of the aches and pains. The nervous and weak feeling also left me. I can speak as highly in praise of Doan's Kidney Pills to-day as did six years ago when l recommended them through the papers,"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan's-and take no other.
The Press., 1908-05-06
EASTER. THE GREAT SUNRISE
The Resurrection of Jesus paybreak
 of immortality.

The Resurrection of Jesus Dayhreat
 of Immortality.
 Seek him who maketh the seven stars and Orion and turneth the shadow Of death into morning.-Amos.
 The words of the pOet-prophet. writ ten 5000 years ago. span like an arch of light our great festival. They unseal the lips of song and hearts of worship. The pageantry of an oriental morning prefigures the splendor of the great sunrise that comes forth from the shadows. The daybreak in the east finds its historical analogue in the dawn of eternal life out of the night of death on the first Easter morning. The resurrection of Jesus from the grave is held before us like the panels of a spring dawn. Nature is Gods great workshop overhung with pat terms. The sculptor carries the fashion of his work in the model to completion in polished granite or marble. With the dawn and attending stars for . model the infinite artist carries the art of life up into the matchless glory of the morning. In earlier days there had been gIimpses of the great thought of immortality. faint gleams on the far horizon of the night When Christ arose, the day broke over the whole world and upon men of every time, race and condition. That sublime awakening gave a new meaning to his tory, a new value to life. new vision of the future. The first Easter morning was the daybreak of immortality. the dawning of the light of hope and faith and joy. never again to fade out of the skies.-Rev. D. Fl. Muller. D. D.
The Press., 1908-05-06
MosIem Architacture.

The moslem architecture at Agra and Delhi, so splendid. yet so short lived, is so distinctive of a dynasty and so alien to the country aA to be chiefly significant of the influence of the west on the east and stands alike in it's permanence and in it's feeling or ideality in remarkable contrast to all that was before 1t, is around it and has come after 1t. It is indeed curious how young India is in art and how old in her literature, her customs and her social framework. There is no social institution surviving in Greece or Italy that can in respect of age or of inter- est compare with the HindoO castes, and there are no buildings or mOnu- ments In India that can boast an an-
 1qu1ty equal to much that can be found in the Latin and even in the Teutonfc countries of Europe. Only few of the ruder and smaller rock tenn pies go behind the Christian era, the greater and more elaborate belonging to more recent date, and 1t is but what the later history would lead us to expect when we find as regards re- gently recovered Buddhist sculptures that sense of form begins to appear just as Greek influences become active in India, though the limitations stand at an immense distance. from the orig inals. als.-COntempOrary Review.
The Press., 1908-05-06
A M,snamed Island.

The island of Madagascar is mis- named. It should be called St. Lorenz island. Marco Polo in his work on Africa named a stretch of land on the east coast, south of the equator, Mada- gascar Some time after this Martin Belhaim of Nuremberg prepared chart of Africa, using Marco Polo's works as guide, but misunderstood the report on Madagascar, thinking 1t meant an island. He thereupon delib- erately added an island to the east coast. This imaginary island was mapped on the charts of the geogra- phers of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. In 1906 the Portuguese sea captain, Fernando Svarez, discovered the real island of Madagascar and gave it the name of St. Lorenz, and for a time thereafter two islands found their place on the charts. In 1881 1t was known that there was really only one island, and in accordance with this discovery the original name of Madagascar was retained, and the other name was dropped.
The Press., 1908-05-06
Eight Points of the Law.

A correspondent signing himself ESQ and-so" overheard some men-''evi- dently lawyers he says-talking over case recently when some such ex- pression as this reached his ears:
 Well, he couldn't help winning. He had the eight points of the law in his favor"
 Ever since he heard this ''So-and-sO'' has been wondering what were the eight points referred to, and he asks me if can enlighten him on the sub ject.
 The eight points of the law, ''So-and- so," are these: First, a good cause; second, a good purse; third, an honest and skillful solicitor; fourth, good evil dence; fifth. able counsel; sixth, an up right judge; seventh, an intelligent jury; eighth, good luck.
 It is well understood in forensic cir cles that if you have all these in your favor you stand sporting chance of winning your case. But, on the other hand, of course you may lose. --@e-A
The Press., 1908-05-06
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
items of local interest taken from the columns
 of The Press, thirty years ago.l
May g. 1878.

A telephone line from the Springs to Stafford and Staffordville is talked of
 At a meeting held at borough hall on Tuesday evening initiatory steps were taken in the formation of base ball association, as backing for local club.
 Landlord and Landlady Woods are to continue their care of the Springs House through another season, and look to see a general return of the guests of two seasons past. Names of scholars in the primary depar'ment. district No. ?, who were neither absent nor tardy during the month commencing April Sth: Angie Potter, Nettie Grandy. Laura Brown, Agnes Fairfield, Nellie Gordon, Jennie Ware, Edith HouRhtalinR. Lillie Dean, Charles Cushman. Eddie Mo Coy. Walter McCoy, Warren Hobby, Charles Hobby, Adelbe Bonnet, Charles Sibley. Herbert Crawford, George Fenton, Ernest Potter. Jamie Comins, Albert Ware. Forest Blair, Roy Blair, Clifford Houghtaling. Scholars who were marked perfect in spelling during the month: Lillian Thompson. Jennie Gordon, Agres FaiIfit Id, Willie Crawford, Eddie Mccoy, Jamie Comins, Roy Blair, Willie Hamilton, Charles Hobby. Married. .-Iu Grace church, Stafford Springs, 9th, by Rev. Dr. Hawley, James Wood and Emily A. Phelps, both of Stafford Springs
 In Monson, April 27th, at the residence of L Squier, by Rev. H Lummis, Daniel H Curtis of Ashford, Conn and Nettie A. Neff of Filing ten. Conn. 1; also, Eugene B. Neff and Jennie L. Lewis. both of Ellington.
The Press., 1908-05-06
Broke tha Law.

What got me into trouble? Failure to ignore the law"
 'That seems odd''
 "Not at all. couldn't resist the temptation to give the law swift kick. ."-Loulsyille Courier-Jdurnal.
 There Is more catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together, and until the last few years was supposed to be incurable. For great many years doctors pronounced it a local disease and prescribed To- cal remedies, and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced 1t tncuraDle Science has proven catarrh to be c0nst1tu- tl0nal disease and therefore requires constitu- tiOnal treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure. manu- factured by F J. Cheney & Co.,. Toledo, Ohio is the only constitutional cure on the market It is taken internally in. doses from 10 drops to 8 teaspO0nful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces Of the system. They 0ffer one hundred dollars for any case 1t fails to cure. send for circulars and testimonials.
 Address: F. J. CHENEY CO.,, Toledo, Ohio.
 Sold by Druggists, 7Ec.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation. z
The Press., 1908-05-06
Via Crueis.

One of the most peculiar of con- tinental celebrations of Easter is that which for centuries has been practiced by the monks of Ronoevaux. As day breaks on the morning of Good Friday a long procession of the monks files out through the gateway of the abbey. each bearing on his back an enormous and heavy cross by way of annual pen ance and in imitation of what they con- sider to have been one of the severest forms of Christ's physical suffering. Through hamlets and villages this pa- thetic procession makes it's way in spite of the trembling knees and aching muscles. while the villagers. with bare and bowed heads. do homage to the cross That their penance may lack nothing of severity. these monks strike into the country. choosing the steepest and toughest paths. . Metropolitan Magazine
The Press., 1908-05-06
HUMAN FILTERs.

The function of the kidneys is to strain out the impurities of the blood which Is constantly passing through them. Fo- ley's Kidney Remedy makes the Xii 'neys healthy, so they will strain out all waste matter from the blood. Take Foley's Kidney Remedy at once and it will make you we'll. finders Jacobsen
The Press., 1908-05-06
A Great Man.

Father" said little Rollo. "what is great man?'
 "A great man. my son. is one who manages to gather about him a whole lot of assistants who will take the blame for his mistakes while he gets the credit for their good ideas"
The Press., 1908-05-06

One who suffers from chronic constipa ton is in danger of man serious ailments. Foley's Orino Laxative cures chronic con- stipation as 1t aids digestion and stimu- lates the liver and bowels, restoring the natural action of these organs. Com mence taking it to day and you will feel better at once Foley's OrinO Laxative does not nauseate or gripe is pleasant to take. Refuse substitutes. A. Jacob sen
The Press., 1908-05-06
Now and Then.

She-YOu love me. then? He-I love you now. She-Ah. we'll! suppose if a.woman can get man to love her now and then she should be contented [ Fair Journal
The Press., 1908-05-06
SERIOUS RESULTS FEARED.

Ton may well fear serious results from a cough or cold, as pneumonia and con sumption start with cold Foley's Hon. ey ant Tar cures the most obstinate coughs or colds and prevents serious re- suIts Refuse substitutes A. Jacobsen.
The Press., 1908-05-06

The dull feeling in the head which is not quite all ache, but bad enough to make one miserable, can be driven away by Lane's Family Medicine, the best cure for headache.
The Press., 1908-05-06
Barnum's Ready Retort.

Barnum once appeared at Oxford to lecture on "Humbug." The rowdy students would not give him a hear ing. At length. in momentary Hull. he shouted, Then you don't want to hear anything about humbug?''
 I've don't!' was the answer in roar.
 Well" retorted Barnum, 'I've got your money. and there's no humbug about thatY'
 The disturbance came to a sudden finish, and Barnum proceeded fin peace.
The Press., 1908-05-06
Discretion.

Singleton-Have you decided what you are going to call the baby. old man? Wedderton-Certain am going to call him whatever my wife names him.-LondOn Tit-Bits.
The Press., 1908-05-06
Pride Sets the Pace.

We are great people because we make such hullabaloo about the things to do. because we accomplish them to the music of the band. Our pride has set the pace. and it's our pride that keeps us up till we drop Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Press., 1908-05-06

If any person suspects that their kid. neys are deranged they should take Flo ley's Kidney Remedy at once and not risk having Bright's disease or diabetes. De- lay gives the disease a stronger foothol :, and you should not delay taking Foley E Kidney Remedy. A Jacobsen.
The Press., 1908-05-06
The Standard Size

Heres another alleged humorous ar ticle about coal by that new jokesmith of ours," said the editors assistant Shall use it?"
 What size is it?" asked the editor. "Oh, chestnut size, of coursev'-Phil- adelphia Press.
The Press., 1908-05-06

No medicine has ever done more to- wards warding off grip and pneumonia and relieving the distressing grip cough, than Kemp's Balsam, the best cough cure.
The Press., 1908-05-06
A Genius.

Little WMie-Say. pa, what is a gen. ius? Pa-A genius, my son. is a man who as boy the neighbors said would never amount to anything.-Chicago News.
The Press., 1908-05-06

For mild, easy action of the bowels, a single dose of Doan's Regulets is enough. Treatment cures habitual constipation. g cents 8 box Ask your druggist for
The Press., 1908-05-06
Heavy, impure blood makes a mud

pimply complexion, headaches, nausea, indigestion. Thin blood makes you weak, pale, sickly. Burdock Blood Bitter s makes the blood rich, red, restores perfect health.
The Press., 1908-05-06

Pains in the back and side may come from the kidneys or liver Lanes Family Medicine, the tonic laxative, and a great kidney and liver remedy, will give relief
The Press., 1908-05-06

AoEroN will break m a Cold in ore tight.
The Press., 1908-05-06
PERSONAL.

The naughty are always the victims Of their own rash conclusions.-LeSag
The Press., 1908-05-06
CHRONIC CONSTIPATION CURED.

A mans folly ought to be his great est secret.-Chinese Prove-b.
The Press., 1908-05-06
Little of Exarx4hinn.

''The weather used to be in four acts spring. summer. autumn and win ter" 'Well?"
 'But now nature seems to have gone into vaudeville" Louisville Courier Journal
The Press., 1908-05-06
china,s Easter Rabbit.

One day, says a Chinese legend, the great god Buddha was very hungry. There were no restaurants in the neigh borhood. A little rabbit perceived the gods plight and. hopping up to him. said:
 "Eat me, o Buddhar'
 Touched by such unseltish devotion, the god transported bunny to the moon, where he still sits in the top of a tree pounding in a mortar the herbs that go to make up the water of life.
 At the spring feast in China ever since that time people give each other moon shaped cakes stamped with the image of a rabbit.