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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-01-16

We have receiver a number ot
communications concerning the letter
written by the 'Marriagable Girl" and
nnblished in last weeks Independent.
Some of them are good. We repro
duce the best ones:
!. This One Gets Sassy.
Dear Independent Editor:
After reading last weeks issue ot
the Independent l note that you real
" do have troubles of your own
though only an editor. No sooner
have you disposed Of the bad meat ana
the cod lin moth, than the dear mar
riagable girls appear and demand the
protection of your strong and capable
ann. Now, dear editor, don't let
them worry you. Just because some
musty. backnumber can't run down
and capture one of the brutes IS no
indication that we are not doing our
best. "But what can poor man 40?
But when they ring in their "teed
racket on you, Mr.. Editor, right there
is where YOU "duck." Talk about mar
riageableness. Why if ever you par
took of one of those chafingd1sa
spreads you would never have that
felt as-iflHou-had- forgotten-s omething
feeling after No. 1 pulls out. You
would be an it. Seriously the mar
riage business is mighty ticklish
business and you sometimes wonder
what's the use. Haven't we peek-a-
boo waists and open-work stockings.
Now, Miss Marriagable, don't take
the situation SO seriously. Just wash
of a little of the war paint and don't
make the effort you put forth to see
so obvious every time you walk down
the street; and some day you will
have package handed you contain
ing, not lemon, but the most COM
lact little proposal, because secretly
we love you all; and were not that
the laws Of the state of Dakota are
SO stringent against trial marriages
we would give you all chance even
tho you are not as young as you
used to be.
Johnny.on.the.Spot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-01-16
Would Bait EN- with Gold.
Editor Independent:

Editor Independent:
Dear Sir: Your fair scribe who
signs herself "A Marriagable Girl"
may think she has handed we men
warm bunch, but there are two sides
to every story. The writer was no
doubt among others, in the mind of
your fair scribe, as he has lived here
longer than some other young men
and has participated in the parties
the "marriagable girls" have given.
There is no doubt that the young
lady who signs herself "A Marriag.
able Grip has very bad case Of the
matrimonial bee buzzing in her bon
net We know that many of the
girls hand us that thing pretty
straight, really fellow gets scared.
Our lack Of reciprocal attention is
largely because most of us are not
ready to run the gauntlet of the
girls on the anxious seat and the dam
nable gossip of buttinski friends and
relatives.
The Minot girls are all right, they
will stand we'll alongside of the girls
Of the east, our school teachers and
the girls in our stores and offices
(say Mr.. Editor, which of the class
mentioned wrote the letter. we enjoy
them, but they forget that we are
business men who must make busi-
ness interests. our first concern.
There are bright bunch of fellows
in town; we work hard during the
day and oftimes at night and when
we go out we naturally 60 where we
will be entertained without effort on
our part. Some day we will take
our pick of the girls who have enter
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-01-16

Col. Sam Clark has been mingling
with the righteous and the unright-
eous in Minneapolis for several days,
where he went on business.
The Russell-Miller Milling mill
closed for one week but is now run
ming again in full blast.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-01-16

The Russell-Miller Milling Co. ad-
vertises the fact that it does not use
any Kansas or Nebraska wheat in its
-four. North Dakota and Minnesota
wheat is good enough for It makes
the best flour in the world.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-01-16
C:,st the 500 Much

Last year during the month Of De-
cember, it cost the 500 ten thousand
dollars 60 buck snow between Ender-
lin ana Portal, N. D. They also were
put to great deal Of other expense
on account Of the blockade. This
year everything is different
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-01-16

Mrs. A. J. Brunner and children
have gone to. Williston to visit few
days at the home OF g. L. Conley.
Robert Evans and family have
been Ill 1t their home southwest Of
the city but are growing better.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-01-16

Editor Independent:
I was rather surprised to find in
the last issue of the Independent an
attack upon Minot young men. They
fail to marry. They fail to make a
fuss over "us'' and never TASK the
girls to marry" something's wrong
with the men," Were gifted should
enter into long discussion on this
topic. would try show that men
here do not care to assume RESPONSE
bility, that they can't live on good
hopes and wind and Boston beans.
What amusement do our girls want?
Theatre tickets, midnight suppers,
sweet meats, fruits, sleigh rides, why
the bill paid out last week for enter
tanning mine was 1856 and earn
only $500. Can you see why I don't
marry
Then my mothers rather old fash
ioned. "Now Joe, look at the hands,
they'll show toll. One that can scrub,
wash, sew, cook, perform home du-
ties, who is kind, considerate, sym
pathetic, lovable, is to be chosen even
tho she lacks polish and culture.
You can't live on music and good
time my boy
l care not to enter into a trade
on this subject but suggest that some
things wrong with our girls.
A Marriagable Man.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-01-16

Mr.. and Mrs R. w. Duvall are now
enjoying the winter in Florida. They
have been visiting at Washington, D,
c., and in Jacksonville and st. Avg
ustine, Fla. They viii not return IN
til spring.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-01-16

Editor independents:
Dear Sir: I wish to take issues
with a HIM, Marriageable girl. Why
confound it every time I suggest TO
mine that 1 want to save for rainy
day, ETC., she says: ooh, Goodness,
listen to the kid, will you? and of
course I don't save. Last month
was two dollars in the hole.
Yours truly,
A Want to be Married Man.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-01-16
A Bachelors Lament

You fair young Maid Of Nlinot,
Who is anxious for to we'd,
Don't LOOK for new beaux every night
Stick some level head
And learn to do woman's work,
10 cook to wash and sew,
Before you go out trapping,
For to catch yourself a beau.
| am one of the bachelors
AS you plainly see;
I'd like to marry some old mald,
That would prove true to me;
For am tired OF single life,
And Table d'Hotel,
4aa1essessss i am dead anxious fef q wife
I'll the truth must tell.
But when see those awful girls
The way they put on airs
And paint and powder and hX up,
As cute as Teddy Bears
fall back in my easy chair
And puff mild cigar
[ figure in my mind by GOSH
TIL stay right where are
And when think OF happy homes,
That have seen some day
With women true and babies too,
As sweet as flowers in May,
try to figure where we're at,
Or what the deuce is wrong,
II i would dare pen down my tnougnts,
might words too strong.
Altho I'm much dissatisfied
In my perpexing state,
plainly see there's naught 1or me-
But watt old boy, just wait.
If some maid true should me lassoo,
Then life will enjoy,
So girls come thru it's up to you,
E-capture this old boy.
::ANorHER OF THE OLD Boys.'
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-01-16

Editor of Independent:
Dear Sir. am glad to notice that
our girls are beginning to think about
marriage. Roosevelt says: Marry
and multiply" I'm ready. Next.
Yours truly,
Rumplestilkskin.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-01-16

Editor of the Independent:
Dear Sir: The article about us
young men in your last issue was all
popy-cock fit for consumption in a
fools brain in fools paradise. l
challange her to wear her badge of a
silk ribbon with the word Marriagable
on it and I'll have mine on '.You
Bet Be- Just show that 'ou mean
business.
Yours truly,
A Lawyer Bachelor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-08
CONVENTION ADJoURNs.
Last Days Programme Is Very Inter
 esting.

Decatur. August 7.--(Special )-The Morgan county. Sunday school conven- ton adjourned this afternoon at Center Springs, after two days of the most en. joyable as well as the most profitable meetings ever held by the convention
 The following was the programme ren. dered today:
 Essay God is Love; God is a Con- suming Fire'-Miss Hettie Robinson. Dis. cussed by W. c. Vim and F. E. Fur ner.
 Essay: Silent Infiuenca"-Miss Lillie Russell Discussed by C aman l.. Peck and J. H. Lyle.
 Essay: 'The Spiritua' .ondition of Sun. day Schools" Miss \ y Ditto. Discuss. ed by D. A. BurlesoA and H. L. spen- cer.
 Review of Sunday School Work ir Morgan County for the Past 25 Years Discussed by D. A. Burleson, J. w. Turner and W. c. winn.
 Essay "Who Will Succumb to Strong Drink"-Miss Rady Wilson. Discussed by J. O. Waldsmith and Prof P. A. Oden
 This convention was the cause of bring ing out much valuable history concern Ing the work of the Sunday school in Morgan county during the past quarter of a century and along this line the talks by D. A. Burleson, J. w Turner and w. c. Vim were of unusual in- terest being full of much historical data
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-08
ETOWAH TEACHERS ID HOLD INSTITUTE Prominent Educators Are Ex-
 peCted to Attend EXCURSION FOR PYTHlANS First Open Cotton BoIIs Are Appearing In Vicinity of Gadsden-Pckine
 May Begin Last Week
 In August.
EXCURSION FOR PYTHlANS

Gadsden, August 7.-(Special. 1.-The Etowah county teachers have been called to meet in institute next Thursday and Friday. As the district institute will also be in session here at that time, Gadsden will be in a position to put on some educational airs. The district meet ing is expected to bring several hundred teachers from this congressional district. A number of state notables are expect ed to be here during the ten days that the institute will be in session. Among them are the two senators, President Abercrombie of the State university, and other well known educators
 The local Knights of Pythias and their friends will enjoy an excursion on the river Tuesday, August IS. The steamer Dixie has been chartered for the purpose and it is expected that the attendance will tax the capacity of the boat. The boat will leave this city at o'clock in the afternoon and return some time be- fore midnight.
 The first cotton bolls of the season are opening In this county and if weather conditions continue favorable 1t is likely that the crop will be ready in many To- calfties for the first picking by the last week of the month. There is great need of rain in the next few days to get the best results from the cotton fields and much of the early corn has been prac- tically ruined for lack of sufficient mois- ture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-08
BAPTIST COLLEGE
 AT BRIDGEPORT
TEMPORARY DORMlTORY QUAR- TIERS WILL BE SECURED AND TERM WILL OPEN IN SEPTEM- BER-MRS. VARNELL DIES.

scottsboro. Aug. 7.-(Special.)-It has been decided to locate the Baptist col lege at Bridgeport, this county. All the property has been arranged for, the in- terest in the local college building and a residence purchased, with pr. Brown at the head of the organization. School plans have been drawn for dormitory, which will be handsome structure of concrete. two stories and a basement. Work on it has begun. Repairs are planned to the college building, a hand some structure of red sandstone and wood. The plans include two large dor mitories and handsome gymnasium hail. but only one will be built this fall. When completed the dormitory and main build ing will be equipped with steam heat, water connections with a system of pure spring water from Cumberland mountain.
 The new college will be ready for open ing the first week in September One or two of the large houses In Kiipatric place are being used for temporary dormitories. The faculty for the institution has been engaged. At its head is Prof. Oliver of Lebanon, Tenn, one of the foremost edu- cators in the state. The local institution has been known for the last six years as the Atlatenuga college.
 Rev. L. w. Sloan of this place was united in marriage yesterday to Mrs. Roxie Keel also of this vicinity. This makes the fourth venture in matrimony for Rev MT. Sloan, his third wife having died about four months ago.
 Mrs. w. H. Varnell died of typhoid fever at their home near Scottsboro on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-08
JOE LEAHY IS
 PAINFULLY HURT
Is Struck On the Head By Ladle Troll ley In Anniston
 Plant.

Anniston, August 7.-(Special.) )-Joe Leahy happened to a painful accident Thursday afternoon at the Stillwell plant. The ladle trolley slipped and struck MT. Leahy on the head, inflicting ugly wound. He was attended by pr. E. K. Moon, who found it necessary to take five stitches. The wound, while painful, is not thought to be of serious nature.
 Two cars of United States marines possed through the city Thursday morn ing over the Southern railway. The sol der. came direct from Norfolk and were en route to San Francisco where they will join the feet
 The campmeeting at Peaceburg will be- gin tomorrow night and will continue un- til Wednesday morning of next week. It is expected that very large crowds will attend the services, as the resort, as well as the services, is very popular.
 George N. King, who on the first of the month succeeded B. H. Hill as Uni ted States deputy marshal reported for duty Thursday to Commissioner G. B. Randolph.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-08
GREAT PARADE AT
 COLUMBUS CAMP

Columbus, Miss. August 7.-(Special.)- Today was Governors day, and the big gest crowds that have been on the streets to witness a military parade were out this morning. The parade of 22O0 men left the camp grounds at 9:30 The Twelfth cavalry band was in the lead and just behind them came the mounted officers from the Seventeenth infantry, United States army. Following the regulars came General Keesler and staff. who took positions by the Governor and staff, on the right side of Main street, corner of Market. Then followed the commanding officers of the Third regiment, and then came the companies of that division Just behind them came the Second regiment band, then the officers of that regiment and they were followed by the compa- nies. Behind them came the cavalry troop from Noxubee county, and after them the Vicksburg artillery. They were followed by the hospital corps.
 The parade lasted for about 30 minutes. the time required to pass the reviewing party This afternoon brigade review was held at the drill grounds. Prior to this show the regulars were again on dress parade, accompanied by their own band. Both pageants were witnessed by immense crowds.
 General Keesler was asked tonight by your representative how things were nov
 ing along, and his reply was that never in the history of state encampments was there such success In every way so early.
 The encampment has not been magni- fled by the accounts, and when 1t is con- sidered that the amalgamation has only , been In effect since Tuesday. 1t is hard 1 to realize Everything Is running in real soldier-like fashion. and in 10 days l Mississppl's volunteers will be converted 1 into soldiers who are as efficient as reg ularS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-08
News of Union Springs.

Union Springs, August 7.-(Special.)-At a meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance union this week the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. J. H. Rainer; vice presidents, Mrs. Fred Sellers, Mrs. s. A.. Siler, Mrs. R. L. West and Miss Annie Hobby, secretary, Mrs. Heron Rainer; treasurer. Miss Katie Paulk correspond ing secretary. Miss McGowan.
 The Rev. Tom West has accepted a call at Thompson station for one Sunday in each month
 MT. and Mrs. H. o. Ellis left today for New York.
 Miss Lena Mae Harris returned today from an extended visit to her brother at Caric. Ga.
 Mrs. J. E Graves is visiting in Brun- didge.
 Mrs. J. T. Robertson has returned from visit to relatives in Carrollton, Miss.
 Mrs. Jjnks has returned from a year 8 stay in Texas with her son.
 MT. and Mrs. J. H. Rainer and children will leave Monday for Tate Springs. Capt. J. H. Rainer has returned from a visit to North Carolina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-08
Personal and General.

Miss Ollie Summers who has been Ill for some time, is much improved. Clarence Deemer is quite i'll at his home
 on Avenue H. He Is suffering from an attack of fever.
 Mrs. Joe Latham died Thursday at the family residence on Avenue l. The de- ceased is survived by husband and par ents, who live in California. Typhoid fever is given as the cause of death. The remains will probably be held until the ar rival of the parents. who are on the way here from California J. l.. Robson of Montevallo was in the city today.
 Church services at St. Johns church, Sixteenth street and Avenue E, Rev. A. Crawford, D. D., rector.-August (eighth Sunday after Trinity, 7:30 a. m, Holy communion; 9:45 a. m.. Sunday school, MT. H. w. Wallace, superintendent; Il a. m.. morning prayer, litany and sermon. Ex- amples, 8 p. m., evening prayer and ser mon, "The Unseen Path Special music will be the feature of the evening service Sunday night at the First
 Presbyterian church. Mrs. E. G. Gold smith will preside at the organ. The new pipe organ recently installed will be used at this service. Solos will be rendered by local musicians. The choir is being reor- ganzed and Sunday nights music is just the beginning of elaborate musical pro- grammes that will be rendered from time to time during this fall. Rev. H. C. Keg- ley, the pastor, will occupy the pulpit at
 both morning and evening services Sun day.
 Rev. B. B. Glasgow will preach at both
 services at the First Methodist church
 Sunday.
 At St. Anthony's Catholic church. Ave nue H and Twenty-first street, low mass will be celebrated Sunday at and 10:3O
 o'clock.
 The usual Sunday services will be held at the Christian church Sunday morning and evening. Rev. P. H. Duncan will
 preach at both services
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-08
Varin-linskey.

Huntsville August 7-(Special Miss Louise Varin, oldest daughter of MT. and Mrs John Varin, and Dr. Christopher A. Lynskey, son of w. B. Lynskey, were married yesterday in St. Mary's Catholic ing. Miss Mary Varin, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and James Milli- gan was best man. A wedding break fast was given at the home of MT. and Mrs. Varin immediately after the cere- mony, after which the bride and groom left on a honeymoon trip that will in- clude Niagara Falls, Toronto and Mon treal. They will reside in Cincinnati.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-08
Cadets Going Into Camp.

St. Anthony's cadets are preparing to go on their second encampment. They will march to Village Falls on the night of August 15 and go in camp at that place for two weeks. The cadets are now made up of two companies of boys from ten to sixteen years of age. One company has been equipped with uniforms and guns, but the other company will not be equipped until the finances of the organi- zation grow little more. Thirtyeight of these boys were In camp at Huey Springs in May. They are anticipating a great time at the coming encampment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-08
NURSE TELLS OF BABY'S SUFFERING
Raw with Eczema from Birth-Fear- full itching Lasted for Months Treatment Futile Walked the Floor with Him Night and Day Wasted Away and Got Little Rest.
PERMANENTLY CURED
 BY CUTICURA REMEDIES

"The first time I went out as a nurse was when baby boy was born. He was perfectly raw all over with humor. The doctor gave us some ointment to use, but he got no better. The baby seemed to be suffering terribly, and at times had to walk the floor with him night and day, sending for my husband to carry him when I could not. His poor little head became covered with crusts and the doctor decided it was eczema. The fearful itching went on for months, and the little fellow was wasted to a skeleton and could get all most no rest. At last decided to try the Cuticura Remedies, bathing him with Cuticura Soap, using just as little water as possible; then I applied the Cuticura Ointment, and gave him small doses of Cuticura Resolvent. This re- lieved him almost at once and in comparatively short time the baby was quite well. Now, thirteen years after, he is fine boy. in the High School, and he has never had any return of the disease. I have since known of num- Der of cases of eczema which have been cured by Cuticura. but none, perhaps, as severe as this one. I have always recommended Cuticura most highly for skin troubles, and shall continue to do so. Mrs. Elizabeth Howie, Nurse. 70 Grove St.. Chelsea, Mass, Nov. 15, '07."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-08
PLAN IF FIGHT
 NOT YET DECIDED Three Methods for Resisting
 Rate Advance THE CONFEDERATE CENSUS Survivors of the Late War In Alabama Are Being Enumerated By Tax
 Assessors-Wind Storm
 at Montgomery.

Montgomery August 7.-(Special) J. Members of the railroad commission have left the city without drawing up the peti- tion which will be filed with the inter- state commerce commission in resistance to the new rates of food products from Ohio and Mississippi river crossings to the south. Hence nothing is known of the plan that will be adopted.
 There are three ways by which the com mission might get into the situation. One Is by intervention in some proceedings that have already been brought, another by backing some shipper in fight and another by direct appeal to the commis- sion on petition. It Is well known that no agreement has been reached as to what will be the course adopted, even though Chairman Henderson and Commissioner Nesbitt spent most of Thursday going over the case.
 Secretary s. P. Kennedy, who has been looking up law and facts and who is per haps as we'll posted on all matters of rates as any man in the south, put in sew eral hours getting up data and finding references for the commissioners He said that he did not know what would finally be done, though he anticipated that as soon as the lawyers were able tc pass on the legal forms one of the three courses open would be utilized.
 Confederate Census.
 The census of Confederate veterans ol 49 of the 67 counties has been taken. ant 1t is thought that by the end of the montf all the counties will have reported. These statistics are gathered by the tax asses sors and returned to the department oi archives and history for the historica value they have. The time for taking tn, census closes August g, but several day, will be consumed in getting the book made up and returned.
 The records are returned to Directo Thomas M. Owen of the history depart ment, who will have the book properl, indexed. It is believed that the record will prove of great value In historical an, practical ways Many old soldiers will b able by them to prove service that migh not be secured any other way, Informa ton there will facilitate the preparation Q individual sketches and historical data arouse interest in the events of the wa and bring to light a large number of val | uabl records Dr. Owen Is very rrat ef,, for the sympathetic way in which th matter has been handled by the asses sors.
 Heavy Wind Storm. city and community at S:So this afternoon