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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31
SUBSCRIPTION 500 PER ANSUM
Former Fargo Man
Badly Wanted
Theodore Hail. Who Was Employed ct the Ideal Last
Last Summer, Said to Have Abscounded From
Dickinson With Stolen Cash

away on business trip to Miaot.
When he returned he found that
Hall had suddenly departed for
parts unknown, taking with him
the cash receipts Of the theatre,
amounting in all to about 5000. a
suit Of clothes ami "a gold watch
belonging to Warren.
Not satisfied with the theft he
had also deliberately ruined a lot
Of moving picture Aims, worth in all
about SIS by cutting them into
small pieces and he also damaged
the moving picture machine. Fur
Their Mr.. Warren alleges that he cut
the price Of admission to the theatre
from rs cents, which is the regular
price, to Is cents without any
authority.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31
New Year Greetings From
G: N. Oil, Gas & Pipe Line Co

ner so much that since that time
she has endeavored to swallow
everything physical. be it living or
dead, that came within reach Of her
mouth and has succeeded pretty
well.
Now, exceses we're never provid.
ed by nature SO the earth having
gorged herself got sick and in her
old age had "a serious attack Of
romition.. +
4 Humans saw that she was troub
Lied seriously with, flatulency and
fastened to her relief anyone who
will take the trouble to go (
|.Wesfhope Or presently ito summit
Park will see the moral involved il
this fable, meanwhile what else i
natural gas than captive sunbeams
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

one night this week We witness
ed an occurrence the sidewalk
of this high-mindei city OF ours
that fairly brought us to the boiling
point. A lady. pushing little sled.
which contained her babe, had just
turned the corner when q victim OF
our local "swineries staggering
along with his load, fell over him
self and landed directly onto the
little child in the sled. in the mean
time giving vent to his feelings In
vile curses. a tU-unfortunate pal
Of his equally as heavily laden, cap
ped the climax by filling in With
vulgar josts when the other felloH
stopped to breath. There is alto
gsther too much rowdyism eli
streets. Lay 1t to the rum shops
they will keep several ofiicers
busy at the expense Of the tax
payers, keeping order and caring
for the victims OF this abomlnabie
and unlawful tranhc. niohall Trib-
une
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

Judge Barnard Of tie District OF
Columbia, supreme court, handed
a fine Christmas present to John
Bottineau Of Minneapolis who Is
known in the northwest is Turtle
Mountain John
In a decree Judge Barnard award
ed Bottineau $4,000 as his share
OF a fee in recovering from the gov
Eernment payment TO 10000. 00o
acres Of land in North Dakota.
s Several wears ago Turtle Noun
tain John came to Washhgto'
with contract from his tribe o:
Indians to secure payment, of hei1
claim.
The government offered to settle
for 100000, but Bottineau re
fused and later turned the matte;
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31
OLD WAHPETON "ROPED I'M

write up appeared last Monday and
was a very poorly written, poorly
printed article in which those who
subscribei for the paper were Civ
en- mention. A very poorly printed
half tone OF the mechanical building
Of the science school was the only
picture shown. The same space
could have been bought for a ten
dollar bill and q decent advertise.
ment of the city published.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

Sheriff Hunt Of Cass county. as
well as every police officer in the
state. is said to be on the lookout
for Theodore Hall. FORMER Fargo
man. who is badly wanted at Dick
inson.
Hall is charged with absconding
from Dickinson week ago last
Saturday night, taking with him
considerable cash which belonged
to the proprietor OF the Unique
theatre of Dickinson and he is also
charged with malicious destruction
of property.
The proprietor Of the Unique thea,
tire is r.. F. Warren and he lief,
Hall in charge of his Dickinson
theatre, which is a moving picture
and vaudeville house, while he was
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31
WARD COUNTY SCHOOLS
Taken From the Annual Report To The Department q
Public Instruction

view. With the ever increasing
demand for qualified teachers thru
Cut the state, there Is no probable
ity that the supply will meet our
needs before there is training
school located in the western part
OF the state.
The value Of reference Libraries
and supplementary work is being
recognized more and more by direct
ors and teachers ami many schools
havel been supplied with libraries.
Where the districts cannot afford
the expense. teachers, school OH
GERS and residents furnish the mon
ey by subscriptions, entertain.
ments and socia:s.
We feel that the work Of the past
year has convinced teachers, schoo
officers and patrons that there mus
be unity Of effort for the best sue
cess in the work. We believe tina
this ONCE, for the most part, has tn.
support Of Ward County people, AM
that a continuation Of this spiri
will result in better schools, bette
teachers, better buildings and NOR,
pompleee equipment.
The following figures cover til,
school year from July1st, 1907. t,
June 80, 1908, except the a2portion
ment which is taken for the calen
dar year January LIST, to Decem
her 31st. We shall be glad to ea
lplian any item, UPON request by mai
or in person.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31
Corn in No. Dakota

is no longer an experiment from
so 10 65 bu. per acre has already
been raised in Ward county.
Better raise corn next summer
The Minot Nursery has just closed
deal with a North Dakota grower
and is able to book orders foi
choice Northwestern Dent yellow al
PIX. Toe, 10 bushel $1.35, | busae
$3.50, 5 bushel $11.OO.
White and yellow Flint same
price.
Bromus, great feed producing GRO;
will grow on any kind of land i
lb, enough .for1 acre 1925 50 lbs
$3.50, 100 lbs. $1,000
These prices hold fer 80 days
Better send your order at once t,
Minot Nursery, Minot, n. D Bo:
III. 1921 1t
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31
Settles With N. P. for Husbands Death

Mrs. Henry a. Matthews Of Dick
inson, N. d., is receiving the con-
gratulations of her many friends
upon the very satisfactory settlement
made with her by the Northern
Pacinc railroad last week. The
Pacific railroad last week. The
railroad will pay her the sum OF
So, 200 damages for causing the
death Of Mr.. Matthews. He was
killed in the wreck Of the North
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

Wahpetm Globe: Wahpeton has
been ropes In again with another
advertising dodge. a represen-
tative Of The Fargo News spent
about two weeks In the city told
everybody about . great writeup he
was going to give the city II he
secured enough subscriptions. got
a lot Of new subscribers from whom
he collected in advance for one OF
more years and left town. The
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

Il toyeraor Burke is naturally pleas,
= over the creation OF forest 70,
Iserye in the southwestern part o: the
lrate He has been hearty ad-
vocate Of such q movement, and in
N address delivered In Grand Forks
. year ago he dwelt at length on
the desirsbility and Importance Of
The creation Of this reserve. II We
correctly the subject was
AIKEN up ~ both the State Educa-
fonal association before which the
Commercial club Of this city and
10 governors recommendations ad-
ypted BY 10th bodies.G. F.. Herald.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

Coast Limited near Allard, Mont,
Aug. 10, 1908. He was fireman at
the time for Cal Litch, who receiv-
ed injuries in the same wreck
which still oonane him to the
hospital.
The death Of Mr.. MATHEWS left
her with an infant child to care
for and this money will be q great
help.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31
Guilty In
Third Degree
.,rar,r.r Banker q Darlington Founa
\ cu,l,v 81 Forgery II Th'rd =,
s-Ra,ssd ona~'s' 10.
vii, BE Sentenced y
Burke. #

= nelaeld Smith. fcrmer banker
3, = harrington and well known y
NJ. locality, has been conv'cseo - =
.n' ,,rv 4 the district court, Of ior'
gerry in the third decree sns ~ ~
alty Of which Is not less IMAM Z. o ~
=. r,ora than ave years In the
]. -. : = 3, nenstentiary at Bismarck.
The crime for which smien We
convicted is said to have lesu..sa
! ,~an raising chattel mortgage
and the case has been ~ 'ne cou1 y
! Tor some time pest.
Iudge Burke viii IN 81 propaoll'es
.srtence him within short time
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31
Queer Arithmetic

Peter Benson, one OF our lyanhoe
township farmers, thinks that =
certain tax collector who visited his
place the other day used some
queer arithmetic. He says ne asked
the collector about some taxes
which b: brother owed. The sum
was 1866 cents on the list but the
collector said: 4 have been order.
ed to add Is per cent to thi.I.. and
Mr., Benson says ne rgcred i, this
way: @s,6sx.15 equals $14.475 and
he said: "*14.4.5 is what youf
brother owes ncw.'' Peter says &c
cant understand that way Of nsa',
ing Dcnnybrook Courier.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

L It is reported that farmers trfbu-
tary to town west Of here with
millions to invest IN the county
seat business are about to meet
for the same purpose.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31
The business men Of Mohail ar

The business men Of Mohail are
losing hundreds Of dollars every
year by permitting the operation OF
s'scuse joints" within our city.
Where is there q business man in
Mohan who cannot point his finger
to one o. more fellows who are
regular customers Of these places,
who owe him money for mers1han-
disc and which he cannot collect
because the slop-vendors set It all
When will we learn that these
places are not "a necessity to draw
trade as some would argue, but. on
the contrary, they are veritable
leecoes that suck the Afe-blood
out Of community. Tribune.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

Dennis ]. Carly lett last week 20
Albany, n whore he win vi.ll
: sister. He VIII also visit big %.
home ID Virginia and tasss -
water again. ne is an % ~
being seaman before - mas
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

So far Palermo has lost no coun-
ty seats. and at al, events will
wait for county division and save
her money to supply seed wheat for
tributary farmers, its any can be
found who cannot do as nseb for
themselves. Palermo STANDARD.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

Edv,n Larson and vile are spend
,re the holidays with relatives Ct
benson. MINI. Edwin Will visit az
eve specialist in 81. Pan before s.
tnra,nx q Minot, 10 have his eyes
4re.ted "a an Old trouble.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

]. H. Bradley Of Glenhurn passed
thru Minot the 1rst OF last week
enroute to southwestern Iowa,
where he Will spend the winter with
the folks. he ~ accompanied to
Minot BY II. G. Hanson.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

According to the Plaza Pioneer
the farmers thereabouts have met
to draft resolutions requesting the
county commissioners Of Ward
county to provide seed wheat for
them for next springs sowing, while
the town Of Plaza has $4,000 to
bid for the county seat OF Montrail
county.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31
Where Advertisements are Seaa

Where AdvertisemeD are 'AS
Kramer Record: Did anyone
ever see a card of thanks OF an OBJ
ttuary painted and posted ~ N
some mans pasture beside the
road for the passsrby 70 read? We
never did. Ther are always found
iii the columns Of sante newspaper
where they will be read by the
penn,s instead OF cattle and jack
asses II cards OF thanks, etc, are
hest read u the columns of news
naners. Why should moi your adver-
,isements also pc
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

Grain thieves are again getting
in their work around Bowbells.
About 60 bushels Of cleaned wheat,
made ready for the drill come seed
ing time next spring, were sto.en
from the granary Of Sevold Anvold,
abou. II miles southwest Of the
city, within the past three weeks.
It is to be hoped that the party
guilty of that theft will be sought
out and made an example Of The
fact that the grain was cleaned
should assist buyers in placing the
thief, II the grain is offered for
sale to any Of them.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

A lady and gentleman visited
Harry Harris geological garden ct
Bowbells few days ago. The man
was attacked by, one of HaTry's
goats, and his wife in describing
the affair told It thusly: We VIII
call her husband John. she said:
THE goat hurled the previous end
OF his anatomy against Johns
a6eeward with IN earnsstness and
velcsity which backed ~ the pom
.derosity Of the goats avoirdupois
impaired q momentum that was not
.relaxed until John landed on terra
nrma beyond the pale Of the goats
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-12-31

s fUF the lnlOTT0AllOn OF YAK pay
ers and others interested in the
school work OF Ward county, We
publish thru the courtesy Of the
newspapers the following extract
from our annual report to the De-
partment OF public instruction. The
entire report shows flattering de-
velopment along all educational
lines, but is too long to publish in
full. While the combined efforts Of
school officers, patrons and the coun-
ty superintendenf have resulted in
lasting improvements, there is yet
much to be done in dividing dis
tricts that are now too large for
the greatest success in the work,
securing more modern buildings and
improving sanitary condi tions gem
orally.
The necessity of better trained
teachers is ever .2resent. and the
western part Of the state needs q
normal school more and more az
time passes We sincerely hope
that the movement for another nor
NAL will result in locating this
much needed institution where y
4 will do the most good. With resi-
dent teachers enough to supply
only about sixty per cent OF the
schools, It becomes necessary tc
employ many from other states, who
often prove undesirable both from
an educational and moral point O
state apportionment for February Z
County apportionment for May
County apportionment for August Z
state superintendent for November y
County apoortionment for February
County appotionment, for Mays .. ... s.
Count apportionm ent for August . &:
Count apporticnme for Novem '1s'
Total \. ; ..s:..
Number OF pupils drawing apportlol
Amount Of superintendent drawn, 9!
Amount expended for permanent y
Amount expended for apparatus an
Amount expended for teachers VI
Amount expended for salary and g
officers. =. =. -
Amount expended for Incidental exp
Amount Of bonds issued
\ Assessed valuation OF al dlserlcls.
Amount levied for ensuing year :.
valuation Of school property
Number Of female teachers employee
NnmIber OF male teachers employee
school houses built. y. !.
Number Of districts furnishing tree
Number Of schools in session ''ur'n'
vrIg
xs..
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22
SHAW WINS PLACE IN FINALS.
For National Racquet Championship Plays HaughtOn To-day.

Boston. Feb. 21.-Quincy IA. Shaw. Jr. Of this city, to-day won a place in the finals for the National Amateur Rac- auet championship. hy defeating R. Ealston in three straight sets, at the Tennis and Racquet club. To-morrow afternoon Shaw will play Percy D. Haughton also of the local club, for the title.
 Foy ston was almost as helpless be- fore shaw's terrific service as was Chamnion Fincke yesterday. Not only did the winner of the march excell in service, but he applied peculiar cut to almost every baii he reached, killing it so that no return was possible
 In the first set Boylston established d lead of Al. Then h. opponent took a turn at service md before he was hand out, ran a total of eleven aces, eight of which were on service. In the second set SEaw ran out the set in his f. urth turn, with q ioyal of eight accs. h, the third both mon were put orl frequently without scoring, Shaw led hy a score of to I when Eoylstan went cut on his opponents clacemcrt shot; ,rreu Shaw :a, five successive service aces and. ''k the set ard match on his opooDcat'' miss.
 Summary, semi-Fna round. Quincy A. Shaw. Jr. Boston. defeated E. Boy,- 5ton r. ston, 15-S, 1f-S. l5-T
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22
TENNIS TOURNEY OPENS.
Close Matches in Beginning of Na-

New York, Feb. 2l.-Close matches were in order in the Beginning of the National Indoor Lawn Tennis cham pionship tournament to-day on the courts of the Seventh Regiment arm ory. There were fifty-five entrances in the singles, and T. R. Pell. the holder of the title for singles, scored his first match by defeating Roy Ritchie 6-l, 6-9 Irving C. Wright of Boston, de- feated M s. Charlock of Elizabeth, N. J,. by a score of S-6, 6-2. W. F.. Johnson, the national interscholastic champion of Pennsylvania, was de- feated by M. Wertheim. 63, 36, 6-2 P. L. Schuyler of Boston, lest to w C., DeMille, by a score of 46, 64, 6-2.
 R. H. Palmer, who beat Karl Behr in the national tournament. held his own against l.. H. Fitch and won 6-2, S6. G. F. Touchard of California, defeated l., H. Fishel by the score 6-2, 6-5. Con ditions were excellent for the sport. Play will be continued to-morr9w.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22
100 7SS 69f-2129
KatytIids.
MAHOGANY WON.

SPA 657 671-1752
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22
BRIARCLIFF RACES
Orders Received for Over Forty Boxes and Thirty two Seats
 from the Public.
LARGE LIST OF ENTRIES
Many Foreign Cars Entered, Eight of Which Will be Driven by
 Americans.

The box and seat plan for the Briar- cliff race for stock cars to be held on April 24th was open to the public last week and T. r. Moore. the secretary, received orders for over 10 boxes and S2 seats. This so far in advance of the date of the event shows the intense interest the public are taking in auto mobile racing.
 General surprise Is evidenced on ev- cry side at the list of entriess sthat will start at the post on the date set for the event There are the standard manufacture of automobiles of two continents. It has been practically an elimination entry from the inception. Cars and owners went over the course selected and realize that only the very best make of machines could with stand the strain that will be the re- suit of this race
 A number of manufacturers who signifed their intentions originally of competing, have withdrawn, and the entries received to date with their drivers are those which are recogni2- ed in Automobiledom as being the highest standard of those turned out on the market.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22
AN ORDINARY CARD
At New Orleans-Royal Onyx is Disqualified for
 Fouling.
SWERvED BADLY AT END
Of the Sixth Race--Wabash Queen, at 15 to 1, Wins Third Event from
 Rose of Pink.

New orleans, Feb. 21.-An ordinary card was presented to-day at City Park. Royal Onyx, which finished first, in the sixth race, was disqualified for foullng after swerving badly at the finish. Results;
 First, furlongs: servicenice los tSmith) l2 to 1. won. The Slicker 1o6 tswain) F to 1 second; Trappe, 1o6 (McDanieD to 1, third. Time :SS S-5.
 Second, six furlonds: The Thorn 94 tsumte) ' to 1, won; Risk 96 (Mc- DaneD i2 to 5, second; Dick Rose 95 McCahey) 15 10 1, third. Time 1.i7 4-5
 Third. furlongs, Wabash Queen 95 tHenry) l5 to 1, won: Rose of Pink a tMcCahey) s to 1, second; Mazonia l03 tBooker) 10 to 1. third. Time 1:32 3-5.
 Fourth, : furlongs. Consistent 1os tMcDanieD II to 10 won French Nun lOS tRosen) to s, second: Lady Ethel. los (McGee) 15 to l. third. Time 1:s1 Is
 Fifth , l-2 furlongs. Blagg 1o2 tswain) to won; Platoon. 1os (Mc- DanieD 1 to 1, second; Miss sain 9s tSumte) 9 to third. Time :09 2-5.
 Sixth, 6 furlongs. Merrick los (Mar- tin) l2 to 1. won; Artful Dodger 1O2 (Sexton) l5 to i, second; Funiculaire lo5 (McDanieD 9 to ?, third. Time 1.1s s-5.
 Seventh, mile and sixteenth. Hoo- rayy 100 (sumter) Ii to ,, won; Gren- ade l09 (McDanleD : to 1. second; <; Terms Rod, 100 McCahey) 25 to 1, third. Time 1:5S.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22
PAST CHANCELLORS DINE.
Fifty Ex-officers of K. of P. Enjoy
 Affair.

of Pythias. had a very pleasant and enjoyable time at the Oneco hotel. last night. when between forty and fifty of them sat down to enjoy a most excel- lent dinner served by Landlord Sulli- van in his usual excellent style. The affair was purely informal
 There was no toast list. and no fa- tiguing speeches to sit through. Hu- nor and good fellowship prevailed all through the evening and everyone present thoroughly enjoyed the ban auet and the informal fixing that pro- ceeded it Before separating the com pauv gave three cheers for Mine Host Sullivan and the Oneco hotel
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22
GUN CLUB SHOOT.
First Registered Event of New Haven
 Gun Club To-day.

The first registered interstate shoot of the New Haven Gun club will be held to-day at Schuetzen Park. 4 large number of entries have been received and a splendid success anticipated by the association. All records made dur ing the Gay will be accepted by the Interstate association.
 There will be ten events. The purses will be divided Jack Rabbit system. Ammunition and lunch can be procur- ed at the grounds. There will be twen- ty prizes for high guns, the prizes val ued at ss5. Any one so desiring may shoot for birds only. The shoot will start at 9:s0 a. m.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-22
TRUDO IS BEATEN
Loses to Ingoldsby in the City Pool Championship at
 Kingsbury's.
CHAMPION IN POOR FORM
Kennedy to Play Padmore To-day Standing of Players and the
 Schedule.

Albert Trudo, the present amateur pool champion of this city, has his col ors lowered twice last evening at kingsbury's parlors.
 Trudo was defeated by Jack Ingolds- by in the city championship tourna- ment by the score of 100 to 7S. Tn a special match game of 15O balls, he lost 122. Ingoldsby's victory was without doubt the most popular one of the tournament. His position playing was the feature of this evening, and he re- ceived great applause for his brilliant work
 MT. Trudo put up a poor exhibition playing nowheres near his usual standard. MT. Trudo is about the best player in the city when the match is pleasure mtch, but when a stake Is up he loses his nerve and can easily be beaten
 In his game with Padmore he suc- ceeded in gathering lead of forty balls at the beginning of the game, but Pad more, who is playing his best game at
  present, with beautiful run of 26 balls, jumped ahead and for the rest of the game played consistently and won easily.
 As a special attraction for Washing tons birthday, Mir Kingsbury has ar ranged a match between Young Ken nedy and MT. Padmore, and as both players play about the same game, it should prove most interesting Ingoldsby-
 D Ol2 15 ' 10 IS 1 10 41-1Oo Trudo--
 515 8 0 , 9 01214 5 8 A. 7S Time, i hour. 55 minutes.
 Second game:
 Mir, Padmore--
 30 1 o141o1511 s 0 s141215 2
 l2 f 7--150. Mir Trudo--
 101,111h : n FIR i n