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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-20

George J. Smith, the LaFollette of
southern Ward county, with apollo
gies to Senator Hansbrough,) is an
nouncing in several of the papers that
he is not a candidate for anything.
That's funny, but who the deuce
cares whether Smith is candidate
for anything or not. 1t wouldn't do
him any good if he was. He'd hurt
any ticket that he'd be connected
with, and the wise politicians did we'll
when they induced the little two by
four editor to keep out of the way OF
some good fellow. Altho Smith was
candidate for state senator two
years, he ran so extremely slow that
he didn't know he was in the race,
except for the thirty-five dollars
which he spent in the campaign. In
closing his sickening announcement
he says, 81 hope to see someone from
the south half of Ward county repre-
sented on the county ticket, and will
gladly lend him the same general sup
port (for a stipulated amount) that
believe I would have received. Thank
ing you, remain yours truly, George
(LaFollette Hansbrough) Smith"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-20
r. H. Emerson, Com. 1st. Dist.

Frank Linha was in the office
Thursday settling up for his paper for
another year and incidentally remark
ed that his new farm house two miles
forth of the city was about complet
ed. He informs us that the house al
ready cost $4,000 and it will require
another Thousand dollars to complete
it. This is without doubt one of the
finest farm houses in the county, and
the money which went into this house
was every cent made right on the
farm during the past seven years.
H. L. Greenlee of Tagus writes that
the little local which he inserted in
the Independent for some lost horses,
was the means of locating the ami
mails south of Minot. 1t would be we'll
for anyone who has lost anything to
insert a local in this paper, for nine
chances out of ten you will find the
missing property.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-20
Is the Talk of
the Country
Druggist Circular Gives Mccoy Great Wrte-up Concern
ing His Two Page Advertisement.--G Good Advice
To Others in Business

The Druggists Circular of New
York city, one of the leading drug
gists' journals published in. the coun-
try, contains length writeup, con-
cernlng the two page advertisement
which Paul V. Mccoy placed in this
paper the first week in January. The
article says in part: On Jan. 4, Paul
V. Mccoy Of Minot, N. D., wrote me
a letter consisting of seventeen
words. This short letter written
hastily has given me more pleasure
than anything which I have seen for
some time.
The letter head bears the caption
"The Quality Store" On the outside
of the envelope there is this cap
tion: equality, first, last and always" "
About year ago this druggist
wrote me if by memory serves me
right, that he was doing upwards of
100000 business a year.
5000 inhabitants surrounded by a
very successful and prosperous terri
tory (Minot had only 5000 popula-
ton, when Mr.. Mccoy first wrote the
editor of the Circular, but since that
time, it has grown until it now has a
population of about 7,0O0)
The enclosure with this letter is what
pleased me. What do you suppose it
was? 1t was a two page advertise
ment from a local paper Of Jan. 2. In
other words, let me tell you what I
saw in this two page advertisement.
First of all, saw the name of the
druggist who had made a big success.
Under his name, is the title, "Mercn-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-20
Minot Local
Actors Make Good
"Chareys Aunt Pleased Large CrowdCompany Acted
Like Old Professionals Library Benefit

up. Mr.. Ellison was hardly known
by his best friends. H. z. Mitchell
as Jack Chesney and S. N. Swensen
as Charley Wykeham, undergradu-
ates at Oxford, performed their parts
like past masters of the profession
and wrote love letters and made love
just as if they had actually had some
experience along that line once upon
a time. Miss White as Kitty Verdun,
Spettigue's ward, and Mrs. p. McKone
as Amy Spettigue, niece of Spetti-
que, appeared charming, acted the
beautiful maidens in love, in charm.
ing manner. Brassett, the college
scout, was impersonated by Guy
Humphreys, who was right at home
on the stage.
It takes very dignified actor to act
the part of Sir Francis Chesney, and
one would have had to hunt the city
over to find anyone who could have
equaled Mark Chatfeld the lawyer
Miss Dix, one of Minot's popular
school teachers was Donna Lucia
D'Alvardorez, Charles aunt from
Brazil. Miss Dix filled the bill to
perfection, and made most pleasing
impression on everyone. Miss Miller
as Ella Delaney, an orphan, was
clever, in fact each and every one
was frequently applauded for some
clever bbit of acting.
Many of the surrounding towns
would be more than pleased to have
the local company favor them with
this production and the members are
thinking strongly of visiting a few of
the more important places. Mr..
Jacobson very kindly gave the use of
the opera house free, so the expenses
were cut to minimum and the sum
correspondingly larger was given to
the library.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-20

Lent begins March 4. and Easter
Sunday will fall on April 10. Easter
comes somewhat later this year as
last year it fell on March 81. Last
year Lent began on Feb. 49,
It has been estimated by the grain
men that only fifteen per cent of the
grain remains to be Sold This is
less than usual, for the farmers nearly
all had to sell their grain last fall to
meet their obligations.
The progressive Republican press
will have to find another issue to di-
rect it's fire against, since Alex. Nc
Kenzie has announced that he will
not be a candidate to succeed him
self as national committeeman from
this state.
The Mohall Tribune announces that
it will be for a man simply because
he belongs to certain faction or
party, but in the present campaign
will select the best men regardless
Of faction.
The candidates are slow in making
their announcements. Mr.. Sorenson,
candidate for sheriff OF Ward county.
starts thee ball a rolling this week
with his announcement in the Inde-
pendent.
Few men who get into deep water
can remember that much depends up
on keeping the mouth shut This is
especially true of politicians. Huh!
"The best man at wedding isn't
the bridegroom, but don't tell the
BRIDE" says an exchange. No need OF
it. She discovers that soon enough
after the affair is over.
Judge Goss went to Fargo last week
and heard several cases in which
Judge Pollock was interested. Mr..
Pollock held court in Wtlhston In
Goss' stead.
Editor Corbett Of the INston
Graphic brot his little dasgaer to
Minot last week and an opersSlon was
performed on her nose.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-20

A Devils Lake boy found $3.50 in the
lining of an old pair of trousers which
belonged to an old man who was
found dead. Prior to that time $192
and gold watch had been taken from
the clothing and then the old duds
were thrown away. The boy got $50
for his trouble, the remainder OF the
money being sent to the dead mans
relatives in Colorado.
It is understood that car load OF
wings have been ordered for the
North Dakota political angels.
William Miller, editor of the Mime
wauken Siftings, has been appointed
register of the land Office at Devils
Lake, to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation Of M. H. Bremen.
Mrs. P. o. Nolen is dead at Aurelia.
She was the daughter Of ]. D. McCor-
mick, one OF the early settlers Of the
Aurelia country.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-20

andising druggist" which means that
this druggist not only fills prescrip-
tions, but that he is a merchant as
we'll. The next thing that I see in
this advertisement, is its hopeful tone
from start to finish. Remember, it
was inserted the day after New
Year's-a week after the holiday rush
had ended.
And then the editor goes on with
a large portion of the reading contain
ed in the advertisement, which the
readers are all familiar with. The
editor then says:
When some foolish druggists are
saying they must cut down their ad-
vertising, stop spending money be-
cause perhaps trade has slackened up
a little, Mr.. Mccoy steps forward and
bulls the market with a bbig two
page advertisement. Furthermore
there is not thing in all of that two
pages which indicates that times are
hard. You don't hear a word in this
advertisement about stringent times
or tight money or buying only what
ever is necessary. This firm appears
to be doing business upon the right
principle, has faith in the local town,
faith in itself, goes right ahead orders
goods which have to be made in Spain
and Germany, puts in advance orders
for big lines of goods, and has no
fear of the future.
If every druggist in the United
States would follow that plan, it
would be the best tonic for business
conditions, that the drug trade could
possibly produce.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-20

"Charley's Aunt" presented by To-
cal talent under the direction of Mr..
Frank ]. Halo, at the Jacobson Sat
urday night, was one Of the most
clever things in the way Of thea
trical production which the citizens
of Minot have ever seen in this city.
The production was given as a
benefit for the new city library and
so well was it patronized that $3.50
was cleared. Those participating in
the play gave their services absolute
ly free, as did Mr.. Halo, who spent
a great deal of his time and consider
able money in making the proposition
a huge success.
The opera house was crowded with
Minot's best people, and from the
down in the last act, there was one
continual round Of laughter and ap-
plause, so great at times, that the
players could not be heard.
"Charlie's Aunt is the funniest of
productions, and with the excellent
cast which produced it, made it an
ideal attraction.
Sam H. Clark, as Lord Fencourt
Brabberly, an undergraduate at Ok
ford, was very popular. Should Sam
ever decide to quit the newspaper
business, and cut out mingling in poll
tics, he could make his mark on the
stage. He impersonated Charles
Aunt from Brazil in a manner too cute
for anything, and handled his skirts
In manner which was SO graceful
that you'd have thought Sam had
been wearing them all his life.
No one would have suspected that
Stephen Spettigue the old Oxford
solicitor, was Otto Ellison, who man
ages one Of the departments in the
Fair store, so excellent was his make
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-20

Notice to the Tax Payers Of Ward Co.
In the official paper of Ward coun,
ty, North Dakota, I find published the
commissioners proceedings Fb. 8, 1908.
/, r. H. Emerson, of the First Dist.
wish to inform the tax payers why
Com. Abbott did not get second to
his motion to advertise for bids for
bridges and grades. Twenty-three of
the bunch published at this time had
been advertised before, nine of them
the reports Of same of the viewing
comm; ttee had never been accepted
which must according to law be done
before they can be advertised for
bids. Neither had the surveyor made
estimates of the cost of same, which
should also be done before advertis-
ing for bids.
The other motion of Com. Abbotts
in regard to designating the First
State Bank of Coteau as county de-
pository will say that the reason why
Com. Abbott did not get a second to
his motion is that the county treas
ury is short bank for depositing
county funds, he has to make appli-
cation to the commissioners to desig-
nate ,one, which he did not do as he
told me personally that he had plenty
Of county repositories at the present
time, and needed no more.
The time designated by laws for
making of county repositories is
each odd numbered years and if de-
pository is needed before this time
the treasurer's duty is to make appll-
cation to the board of commissioners
for same.
Truly yours,
r.. H. Emerson, Com. list. Dist.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-20

II there was ever an occasion for
the people of the state to feel asham-
ed Of one Of their representatives in
congress, the people Of this state GER
tainly did have on Jan. %, when Sen
ator Hansbrough made such an ass
Of himself before the whole senate in
trying to make excuses for introduc-
ing that resolution requesting the de-
partment Of commerce and labor to
stop its Investigations Of the ways Of
the international Harvester company
Leeds News.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-20

]. r. Jensen of Bowbells writes the
Independent asking us to correct a
mistake which occurred in the COM
missioners' proceedings. The pro-
ceedings have it that O.. R. Martin is
allowed 50 per week for the care of
J. r. Jensen. The fact of the case
is that one o. P Martin is in the care
Of Joseph Martin, who is allowed 81
per week for his care. This error was
the fault of the proceedings which
were handed the Independent.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-20
FLED FOR THEIR LIVES
Occupants Of a Lodging House Routed
out Of Bed by an EARLY Morning
Fire.-Firemen do Effective Work.
Loss is Slight.

An early morning fire Monday rout
ed out about twenty lodgers in the
building on East Second street which
is usd for lodging purposes by the
Windsor hotel. The fire started from
the furnace and soon the flames were
eating their way rapidly towards the
upper rooms, where many were sleep
ing soundly. The firemen responded
to the alarm quickly and in less than
three minutes after the alarm sound
ed, they had the fire under control
They would have made much better
run than that, but for the fact that
the streets were very slippery.
The building was damaged some
from smoke and water, but the
flames did very little damage. The
beds, bedding, trunks, clothing, ETC..
were all thrown out of the building,
and of course were damaged to some
extent. The dodgers had time only
to make 1lasty toilet and many were
compelled to face the zero weather
clad in pajamas and an overcoat, or
some even had only their bedding
around them.
The firemen made an effective
rescue of young woman who was
sleeping soundly. The smoke was fill
ing her room and they were compell-
ed to roll her in the bedding and
carry her out of the building.
The firemen deserve great deal of
praise for their work of Monday
morning.
We understand that the loss is COW
cred by insurance.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-20

Col. Frank H. Hyland of Devils
Lake, Dakota's most successful auc-
tioneer, has decided to spend half of
his time on sales in Ward and adjac-
ent counties in the future. His rec
ord of sales in five states, Is counties
in North Dakota during 1907 leads all
other auctioneers except one living
west of the Mississippi. Many read
ers of the Independent will recall the
large short horn cattle sale held in
Minot last June and the capable man
ner in which Mr.. Hyland conducted
it. Mr.. Hyland's charges are always
less than other auctioneers because
he is a professional and spends all
his time at it and must do good work
and at the lowest price to get the
work. Dates can be made at the In
dependent Office or be reached at
Devils Lake by letter or by telephone.
tt
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-20

The News was in error last week.
We stated there were seven pages Of
the congressional record missing
which showed up some Of Senator
Hans record. It appears there were
eleven pages instead of seven. We
are sorry we made the mistake and
beg the gentleman's pardon. We
might say as we pass that they told
something about his Alaska record.
Bottineau News.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-20

1t is strange that some of the North
Dakota delegation in congress does
not call the attention of the presl-
dent or someone else to the work OF
Col. Lounsberry, an employe Of the
government, is the Washington press
agent of the gang. This old fossil
spends his time in Washington and
draws a salary from the government
while he spends his time manufactur-
ing buncombe about the work of Sen
ator Hansbrough and other members
of the machine. Let the gang hire
their press agent-Times Record.
Berthold has school girls basket
ball team.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-20

TAKEN UP-At my house on the
Sc Ia of sec. "a, 1868, black geld
ing weight about 1400 lbs. left ear
split an inch, main reached close
white spot in forehead, abbout 13 OF
Il wears old. 81. e. Smith
BOX es2, Minot. N. D.
I 2-20-3-5 chg.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-20

Tom Marshall. has gained one more
vote. A North Dakotan bit on that
old Madrid, Spain, swindle, in which
the warden of some prison informs a
citizen of the United States that one
of his relatives died in Spain leav-
ing untold wealth, which however is
in other hands, and which can be Sc
cured for a certain amount Of money.
An alleged priest is at the bottom of
the deal, tho he is no priest at all. A
North Dakotan addressed an envel-
ope to Spain, placed $3.50 in it and put
it into the mail. He afterwards learn
ed of the swindle and tried to get the
letter back before it left the United
States. Thru the efforts Of Mr.. Mar
shall, the letter was Intercepted and
the money returned to Mr.. E. 2. Mark.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-20
To All Masons in Minot

All Masons, whether members
Of the Minot lodge or elsewhere,
are invited to attend the dedica-
ton Of the new Temple in this
citv. Feb. %. Those who do
not secure tickets from the COM
mittees may do 50 at the door.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-20
Announcement.

To the Voters of Ward County:
hereby announce my candidacy for
the nomination on the Republican
ticket for the Office of sheriff of Ward
county, state of North Dakota, subject
to the decision of the primaries of the
county at the June primaries.
Ernestly soliciting your support,
am Yours respectfully,
S. A. Sorenson, Sherwood, N. D..
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-20

A great many of the papers thru
out the state are calling Paul v. Nc
Coy, Minot's druggist the states best
advertiser.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-20

Florida and California are taking
their hats on to North Dakota this
winter.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-20
FLAxToN.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Tut
a boy, Feb. 2.
Mrs. James Barst is sick with the
Lagrippe.
Miss Eva G. Young and Mrs. w: S
Town were in Portal Thursday.
Mr.. Louis Nelson of the Citizens
Bank of Kermit, came in Monday
evening for few days visit here.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-09-21
'.The Holy City"

Most strikingly effective of all the religious dramas ever pre- sented is The Holy City" Ciar- ence Bennett's powerful and iD- teresting play pictures with viv- i'd strength and masterly power the scenes and incidents leading up to the betrayal of the Master by Judas.
 The dance of Salome, the dau- ghter of kerOdias before Kind Herod, is shown as is her sue cessful plea for the head of the great preacher. After Johns death events move with great rapidity and the plotting and scheming of the high priest and the Pharisees with Herod are de- picted as well as the giving of the |" rty pleces of silver tu Judas. who promises to betray Jesus into the hands of his ene- mics.
 The presence of Jesus is, of course, only suggeoted, but so cleyerly is this done that the spectator seems carried back two thousand years and fancies himself an actual witness of the great scenes which accompanied the enactment of the greatest tragedy in the history of the world.
 Other scenes depict tho con- clusion of nature at the mom- ent of the crucifixion, tue sui eide of the remorseful Judas and the bringing of the glad tidings Of the resurrection. The entire play is drama of simple majes- ty and wonderful interest and is presented by a company of ster- ling players.
 ''The Holy City" will be pre-
The Prescott daily news., 1908-09-21

Paris Pattern No. 1880, All Seams Allowed. smart shirt waist shown here in cadet blue tussor has the broad shouldered effect that is so becoming to slight figures. The rath- CT wide sleeve is gathered into a rather deep cuff band and the clos ing is made through the center front box-plait The back is made with a double pointed yoke facing, which may be omitted if desired. and the left front is made with a small breast pock- ct. This model is suitable for pongee. foulard, rajah, or any of the colored linens, or Indian-head cottons.
 The pattern is in eight sizes-32 to 46 inches; bust measure. For 36 bust the waist requires 31s yards of material 27 inches wide, 2N yards 36 inches wide, or 2A yards 42 inches wide
 To procure this pattern send 10 cents to ''Pattern Department" of this paper Write name and address plainly, and be sure to give size and number of pattern.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-09-21

dumfounded He asked his manager what was the secret of Middlebrooks strength and was informed that he had some mysterious influence over the women which was turned to account in gaining the votes of the men.
 From this announcement to the day before the election the official inter- course between Merriam and his ste nographer was extremely embarrassing for both, though especially 60 for the latter. Merriam had accepted the sit uation. He was still puzzled at his employee interposing himself between him and the office he coveted, but he was above lifting finger to defeat that employee's intention. The even ing before the election Middlebrook took his chiefs dictation, as usual. and was about to retire when he turn ed. evidently shaken by considerable emotion, and said: "Mr. Merriam. I've been a mean, wicked thing. You've been just too lovely to me for anything, and in re- turn I've attempted to deprive you of what you so earnestly desire and are so much better fitted for than l."
 The young man took out his hand kerchief and wiped tears which were flowing from his eyes.
 What in thunder does this mean?' exclaimed Merriam. You talk and act for all the world like one of those con- founded women"
 'I am woman. My name is kath- erine Gile. 1 wanted an office and dis guised myself as a man to get one. l wish-I wish l was at the bottom of the sea"
 She turned away in an emotional storm. Merriam sat gaping at her for time; then. with twinkle in his eye, he replied to her last remark.
 "You would there find Mir. McGinty, mans clothes to beat him at his legiti- mate work-the work of fisherman"
 "I didn't intend," said the girl, her back still turned toward her employer and political opponent, ito run against you. l had confdantes who managed for me. They did 1t"
 "It wasn't bit nice of them," re- piled MT. Merriam, with trace of irony in his voice.
 No; don't want to be mayor. I'm going to announce my withdrawal"
 '"I couldn't permit that. My mana ger tells me you are sure to win" That's all the more reason why should withdraw"
 "You shall do no such thing"
 This brought back spark of man. hood to Katherine.
 "Whyr she asked. turning. "Why? That's like woman. Puts herself in mans power and then asks him why he exercises 1t. You forget you have revealed your secret" | The spark of manhood went out. The end of the matter was that Truby Middlebrook withdrew at the last moment, and Katherine Gile mar ried the mayor. The mayoress got the office she most desired. ROSALIE WHITING. |