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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26
Human Skull Found in Slough
Pupils Of Waldref School Make Cruesom Discovery-ls
the Remains Of Farmer Bishop-Skul was Crushed
. Sheriff Looks for Remainder Of Skeleton

he became angry and left the coun.
try. Foul play was suspected, and
saltho therwife and sons were taken
into court and questioned about It,
no, evidence was ever found that
they had done him violence. The
deep sloughs about the Bishop home
were searched for weeks, but to no
avail Can it be possible that this
is the skull Of Bishop?
. The finding of the skull recalls the
report that q young man by the name
Of WAldref had discovered the body
of a man in the slough q few years
ago. Waldref was hauling water for
threshing machine from the slough
from about the exact spot where
the skull was found. He states that
after he had pumped the tank full
and started to drive out of the
slough, he saw mans feet sticking
from out OF a gunny sack, protruiing
from the water. The thresnermen
laughed at him at the time, but il
is now thought possible that the
young man was not mistaken
In the early days many man dis
appeared and it is more than likely
that this is the case Of some unfor
tunate fellow. The mystery viii
probably never be solved,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

Mr.. Main, the representative 8
Dverybody's Magazine and nuaeerou
other publications., visited Mino
this week. Mr.. Main is the repre-
sentative OF these magazines FOR the
west and last year cleared $4,000
above all expenses taking sabscrip
tions. This would not be So won
derfrl were it not for the fact that
the man is totally blind. He walk
about without a guide, and can re
member a voice better than most
people can a face. He has traine
his memory 80 that when he one
visits a city, he can walk snto any
place where he has ever been be-
fore, without asking regarding the
location.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26
Farmer Thinks Merchants
Should Discriminate
Hayseed Says That Cash Buyers Should Get Better Prices
Than Those Who Buy on Time Point
Worth Considering
Ward County Independent:

Ward County Independent
We noticed in your last weeks is
sue an article Calling attention to
city merchants how Fargo merchants
pay per cent OF the railroad fare of
customers or per cent Of their pur-
chase, now would like to tell the
Editor of the Independent that If he
had enquired fully into the meth
DDS Of the merchants of western Can
ada this fall while there, he would
have perhaps been, able to make a
few practical suggestions for the
merchants Of Minot or the farmers.
If farmer make cash purchase
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

he Is entitled to a cash discount OF
5 per cent according to amount OF
purchase while a credit customer
does not get the discount consequent
ly it is quite encouraging to farmers
to spend their money at home, in this
way catalogue houses are not so
prosperous as on this side and we
think if the Independent would make
a suggestion of this kind it would be
worthy of consideration by our home
merchants. Then peace and harmony
would reign. Try it.
Hayseed..
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

4 Hak buried in the mud Of .
slough which has been drying up
slowly for some years. some small
boys who are attending the Waldrei
school two and half mileb east
3of Minot, discovered q human skull
last Friday. Sheriff Lee was notified
and going out to the slough, a search
was made for the remainder Of the
skeleton, but only the jaw bone,
buried further down in the mud, was
found.
s. The. skull evidently was that OF
man who had met with foul play
The skull bones were crushed ON
one side close to the ear, AMI look
ed as tho some blunt instrument had
been used. The teeth were in good
condition, showing that the man was
not old, perhaps 4thirty-five or forty
years. The skull was in good conii
ton, and might have been lying IN
the water for the past fifteen OF
twenty years, or 1T might be a good
deal less.
The finding Of the skull recalls the
disappearance Of the man Bishol
who disappeared from his home II
that vicinity several years agt
Bishop had had some trouble with his
wife and sons, and ones night h
disappeared. The family stated tha
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26
Immense Railroad Project.

Unquestionably one of the great
est railroad porject which this part
Of the world has seen in years has
Just been launched with the recent
Incorporation of the Dakota South
ern Railway company, articles OF
which have sbeen filed ct Pierre. The
capitalization Is given at $90, ,0oo, 900
Il has been learned from reli-
able source that the work will begin
on construction Of this new system
without delay and that already
three crews are at work running the
preliminary lines < Id surveying the
entire route. One crew Is working
from Rapid City. another is work
ing out OF Hayaes this state while
: third is working south OF the Big
Missouri, headed north to the North.
ern Pacific road IN Dunn county.
It can be stated positivel that the
road will be built from Rapid City
to Wiliiston running through Adams
Hetunger Stark. Dunn and McKen
RE counties IN this state. Two
branch lines will be constructed from
whore the main line will cross the
Northern Pacific, near Dickinson
northeast to Bucholde, and another
southeast to Nclntosh on the Mil
waukee road
It is a noticeable fact which has
often been commented upon that the
new and rapidly developing country,
west Of the Missouri in North and
South Dakota has not a single line Of
road running north and south. It 10
because Of the exceedingly fertile
country and It's uninterrogated pos
sibiiities that the attention and in
terest Of the bigmonted men Of the
east were secured The operations
of the new road will open up q
country that has few rivals for
natural resources and It will mean
the rapid settlement there OF q vast
army Of homesteaders.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26
PLEASE TELL US.

Why is every man who visits
community genial" in the estimation
Of the local newspaper? Why is ev
cry hotel man q "boniface?" Why
is q pleasant time had at all social
functions?.. Why are refreshments
always dainty Why is the groom
always attired in the Conventional
black?" Why does the bride al
ways enter on ''the arm Of her faith.
er"-an Insecure resting place at bes,
Why do we always hear the STRAINS
of the wedding march" which has
been strained SO often? Why are
presents always numerous and ele
gant?" Why do many friends ere
gret his departure from our midst?'
Why are the parlrs always "spac
ious?" Why does the hostess al
ways entertain in "her usual gracious
manner" ?" Why is a hotel always 9
well known hostelry?" Why does
the table anyways "groan beneath its
weight of delicious viands?' We
don't know even after careful
reading of items through the, stat:
press.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26
Tom Hunwell Is No M or e
Popular Burlington Mine Operator Passes Away From
Tube Culses-Funeral Held Monday Afternoon
Leaves Wife and Five Small Children

Nj. and Mrs. John Hunnewell to this
state, settling in Ward county, at
Burlington. Several years ago, Mr.
Hunheweii was united in marriage
to a Miss Younkin, and to this union
five children were born, who Win
the bereaved wife, survive. The de-
ceased also leaves a father and
mother, sister, Mrs. Jack Shipton
of Donnybrook, a. brother Delos OF
Donnybrook, and Rodney, who lives
with his parents.
The funera. was conducted by Rev
E. P. Lawrence of this city Tns
Old Settlers attended in a body.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

Thomas HunneWell, one Of the well
known Burlington mine operators
died at his home at Burlington Sun
day sitter = lingering illness Of tuber
culosis. Mr.. Hunnewell had been
Ill OF the disease for a good many
months, and for long time it wa
realized that his days We're number
ed. The funeral was held from tn
church at Burlington Monday after
noon, AMI the remains inferred in the
cemetery at that place.
The deceased was born in New
York about "a years ago, andt'2
years ago accompanied his parents
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

Jud LaMoure's election to the state
senate breaks all records for continu
ous srvice in the legislature In this
state. He was elected to the arst
legislative session md has four more
years OF service in sight. Colonel
Little Of Bismarck has served the
same number of years-but was not
a candidate at this time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26
Make Il Hot for the Plaaer,.


George Barlow was arrested fol
blind oigging at his place Just south
OF the Chicago restaurant Saturday
night, the raid being made by Chiei
Of Police Hagen, Capt. Of Police
Hyland and other officers. Three
cases Of beer were found, and three
or four persons found in the place
drinking.
Another raid was made in an a
legged basement pig on Main street
The county fair tax proposition
but the manager evidently got wind
Of the proceedings, and msie sue
cessful get away.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26
party start. for California.

An even dozen members OF the
Hecker family left Minot for the
west, where they, will spend the
winter in southern CaliforniaAmmg
those in the party were Owen Heck
er, Hecker's IS year old postmaster
Miss Sarah Hecker, Thos Hecker
wife and three daughters and Mr.
and Mrs. VIM. Hecker and children
The Hecker family is prolperous
North Dakotans, usually are, and will
have an enjoyable time in the west
Their destination is Los Angeles.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26
Winter Protection for Trees and
Shrubs.

Winter Protectio for Trees and
Shrubs.
Evergreens as a class are naturally
fibrous rather than tap rooters, and
they invariably root close to the sur
face, consequently they are suscepti-
BILE to alternate freezing and thaw-
ing, which is more harmful than
severe but steady cold.
Evergreens are also in danger OF
blasting, which is caused by strong
sunshine after several days of dull
freezing weather. To prevent this
we must decrease the light but not
the air. Small evergreens are com
monty covered with straw Or burlap
but IN mild winters the plants are In
danger for the want of air. Another
bad feature OF this method is that
the covering is likely to harbor mice
and rabbits which will feed on the
plants If they run short OF rations
Burlap is preferable to straw as II
admits more air and is not so likely
to form shelter for mice and rab
bits.
Tender ieciiious trees and shrubs
are much easier to protect than
evergreens because they require nc
air during their resting period, there
fore, you can straw them, cover
them with leaves or even bury them
without any bad results. In covering
everything with leaves or litter tc
break the force of the frost, bear ir
mind the necessity of keeping the
mulch loose at all times If it mats
down loosen it with a fork during
mild weather Covering with straw il
satisfactory for the harder roses, il
not troubled with mice or rabbits
Another good plan is to tie the stems
together and cover them.
Winter Protection for Flowers
In November, after all growth il
the garden has ceased, and th,
stems OF all perennials are drie,
out. they should be cut off and burn
ed. Spade under about four inche
OF well rotted manure. This viii
leave the ground in a good loos
condition for the winter.
Next cover the bed or borders c
perennials with FIVE or six inches o
rough stable manure, but not unit
a crust has frozen on the ground
This will be quite enough protet
ton for the general run of hard
perennials.
Nearly all vines should have som
winter protection as they are un
usually trained out flat against !;
building where they have no oppor
tunity to protect themselves. Vine.
that are perfectly hardy in genera
will sometimes suffer in particul !,
locations. For example drip is very
hard on vines. To prevent such dam
age you can tack IN some burlap Q
cheese cloth over the vines. It i
more convenient to lay them on th
ground and cover them with leaves 0
litter.
All bush fruits such as raspberries
blackberries, currants and gooseber
ries. should be well mul-n,.i with
some gooi manure whi.h can be
spaded under in the sp.irg. In som.
ocalisies raspberries wi1ter XIII
when mulched: II 30. you s.,,uid
~ hem down. ami ,over with
caves or straw. or bend the tors5
'ver and hold them to tn, ground BY
earth tr seeds thrown on their tips
This viii enable the On W to collect
lmong them and pro'sct them al,
sinter.
G, n. yerr,agtor.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

Mail Carrier sartwell, at Burling
ton. R. F. D. No. 1, is rejoicing owe
the birth OF a son, last week. Mr.
sartwell already has seven daught
ers, 80 the birth Of the son was th
source Of great rejoicing.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

The ppostofice department at
Washington is sending out requests
to county and drought superinten-
dents Of public schools, to incor
corporate in their commercial in
structions the art OF properly ad
dressing letter.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26
Some Majoritles.

Burr had 413 majority in Pierce
county and GIG in Bottineau. Chris
tiansop had 155 to the good in his
own county, giving Burr a total of
874, which is whirlwini run in
q distfiot which is normally Repub-
lican by at least $500. That beAts
Burke's run.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

w. s. Teters Of Sherwood has
moved to Minot and will make our
city his future home.
a nine pound son arrived at the
home Of J. n. Heinen Of Foxholm
Sunday night, Nov. Is.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

The Courier supported Thos. F.
Marshall for senator but the people
of the state have said by majority
Of their votes that they want NJ. N
Johnson. Now that the people have
so spoken we are for Mr.. Johnson
first, last and all the time. We be-
Neve>that the people should RUE and
that the majority rule. The legis-
lature of this state is morally bound
to carry out the wishes OF the peo
pie to elect Mr.. johnson to the SER
ate. There may be sundry jobs con,
cocated to beat him out Of il but
the members of the next Legislature
should stand firm and cast their votes
in accordance with the wishes OF the
people expressed at the polls VT.
Johnson was 1efrauled out OF the
ssenatorship once and shS lpeopfe
are ii no mood to star. D 80
more of that kind of work. The ~
feated politicians should tlke
their medicine gracefully and submit
to the voice Of the people Coopers-
town Courier.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26
Cooper wa. in Minot.

d. 9. Cooper, state commissioners
OF insurance was in Minot Monday
transacting business relative to his
Office. Mr.. Cooper has made an en-
viable record as commissioner Of In
surance. with the result that only
gilt edged companies are doing busi
ness within the borders OF the state
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26
.Deerlna News.

Deering News.
Miss Maud Padeilford, daughter ol
Chas. Padellford Of Deering, N. D,
was united in marriage to John
Wittenberg Of Aberdeen, N. d., Nov
-. 1908.
Chas. PadellforJ and wife ol
Deering were called away by the
death Of parent T hey expect tc
visit in Iowa and Saratoga Springs
n. y, before returning.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

a letter received from =. H
whistler who was called to James
tow. Ind, BY the tllness R hii
broeAsr, writes that the brother hal
gone to New Mexico 5or his health
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

A. P. Stockwell, Burlington farm
er, was in Mfnot Saturday getting
rid of some Of his surplus money
made from his farm this year. Mr.
stockweli is very well pleased with
the results Of this years farming.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

The Bottineau News believes that
the poor man has . better chance
to win IN the primaries. tt he's eight.
than the rich one has df he Isn't
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26
Bill Bailey Insane.

Bill Bailey, Tagus farmer, was
arrested Saturday by Deputy Sheriff
Dick Steinhofer and brot to the
county Jail. Bailey IS undoubtedly
insane. He had terrorised several Of
the residents OF the Tagus country
by entering their homes. He imakines
that he owns the entire country.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

Jim somers, the Critic poet. paid
IN election bet at Maxbass by-Wheel.
ing @. j.. Getschel around the square
In q wheel barrow.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

E. Allen, a prosperous Glenburn
farmer, passed through Nlinot Mon
day, enroute to Braddock. N. D., for
visit with a sister.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

Tom ,Fox, the BIZ good natursd
haelwzIs asalsr Of Bantry, Wa IN
g1Glnot Mon6ay.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

Geo. w. .Kemper is grading down
Second street from Ward street west
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

]. L. McKinnon, the Sawyer mer.
chant. visited Minot few days ago.
He came to claim s25, currency tnat
was found in the trousers pocket
of the youngest of the bandits who
held him up recently. In searching
the men, this money was overlooked,
it being in small and rather sec
luded pocket. Mr.. McKinnon has
about recovered all OF the money
which he lost.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

The sewer system is being extend
ed south on Ward street this week
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

In the race for the senatorial
nomination Marshall seems to have
carried % of the North Dakota coun-
ties and Johnson the other %. The
johnson MAORI les were little larg-
er. Burke got % counties and c. A.
Johnson 21. The Burke majorities
averaged larger. Burke carried every
one Of the Red River valley counts
except Trail, which he lost by six
votes. Two years ago Sarles carried
Cass county by 172 votes Burke
ran away ahead Of his ticket there
but lost the county by that much
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

H. A. Hurd. G. II. Parker and H.
n Peck have returned from the
wilds Of Winastcn where they shot
eleven deer.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

The beautiful diamond ring was
given away at the Branch Saturday
night or at least the lucky number
vas drawn, No. 122, ami the holder
cn have the ring By calling for It.
Remember that the black lynx furs
will be given away next Saturday
night, free, in similar manner.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-01-23
" Ss ~
A. {. WALL CUP

The next handicap singles tourna-
ment for the A. C. Wall cup will be
played on the courts of the Beretania
Tennis Club the second week in Feb
ruary,
Z: % Il
Clifford II, Bell, the Yale pitcher
of 1904 and 1905, has been appoint
ed assistant clerk Of the Superior
Court of Hartford County, Conn.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-01-23
MANY CERTIFICATES
Of HAWAIIAN BIRTH

One hundred and eighty-four GER
tifcates of Hawaiian birth were is
sued by the Secretary OF the Terri
tory during che year 1907. This in
cludes those issued by Atkinson when
he was Secretary and by Mott-Smith
since the change in administration,
August / :, the former being respon-
sible for SO of them and the latter
for 1876.
or those to whom certificates were
issued 40 were adults and 1879 were
minors. The list included Is Japan
csc, the 16G Others being Chinese, in
Guiding six children whose mothers
were Hawaiian.
or late there has been decided
increase in the number of applica.
lions for birth certificates and Sec
rotary Mott-Smith is kept busy two
days in the week examining appli-
Cants and witnesses.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-01-23
TENNIS Bills
1907 Vintage
MATCH PRIZES
9: :: u

An impromptu mems doubles ten
mis- tournament has been arranged
by committees of the Pacific and Bcr-
etania Tennis Clubs, and 1t will be
played off next Saturday afternoon
on the courts of the Beretania Ten
mis- Club. Six teams from each club
Will play one match each, best two
out of three sets, and the total num-
Der of sets won by the six teams of
each club will determine the win
ners. The prize will be Il dozen ten
mis- balls, vintage of 1908. The fol-
lowing are the teams: Pacific Club
W. P, Roth and +. Il. Steere; A. r.
Brock and w. Williamson; c. II.
Cooke and r. A. Cooke; f. c. Ather-
ton and II. G. Dillingham;; J. T. MA
terhouse and Harold Castle; Geo. Wa
terhOuse and X. ID. Mead. From the
Beretania Club. II. Wodehouse
and d. w. Anderson; w. l.. Warren
and George Warren; II. G. Il. Forster
and p. Harwood; II. b. Rietow and
Stanley Kennedy; G. G. Bockus and
a. J. LOwrey; Robert b. Booth
and S. S. Peck. The drawings
Will take place tomorrow and the
time of play will be announced at
the same time.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-01-23
GAG. TRA(K AND FIELD MEET

All the arrangements necessary for
Il successful track and field meet OF
the Chinese Athletic Club have been
perfected by the committee, which
has charge of the affair. The entries
are in and the program is now in
the hands of the printers. 1t goes
without saying that 1t will be as at
traCtiye as any of the previous ones.
The general talk around the Chi
nese community is the meet, and
from present indications there win
be a large crowd of Chinese present
at the Boys Field on Feb. /. AL
ready big red posters are posted in
different parts of Chinatown announc
ing the meet, and at every one OF
these bulletin boards a great num-
her of the subjects of the dragon are
reading the notices.
While the talk is going on among
the older folks, the competitors are to
be seen every afternoon at the Boys
Field practicing away the sprints,
jumps, weights and distance. All the
best athletes, who won fame on the
cinder path, are back in harness again,
and are sparing no pains in order to
uphold their names. 1t will be the
greatest meet of the Chinese Athletic
club.
= The gentlemen who will serve as Of
flCials are: Chas. Chillingworth, ref
cree; L. S. Kong clerk of course; Joe
Leong, scorer; Dr. Hand, starter; J.
c. Anderson, announcer; L. w. COT.
lin, l.. S. Comes, Chas. A. Wong, track
judges Charlie Albright, E. o. Farm,
S. T. Kong, field judges; Ben Clark,
Edwin Fernandes, j, W, Brewster,
time.keepers.