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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-09-17

Plans for the Harvest Festival
which will be held in this city on
Sept. % and 20. are going merrily
on, each committee looking after its
work in careful manner. Great en-
thusiasm is displayed by the Minot
business men, who are confident that
this is going to be the greatest eel
ebration Of the kind ever held in the
state.
"A list Of the premiums to be given
BY the business and professional
men IL to be found in another col,
umn Of this issue. You will note that
the merchants are not doing anything
BY halves the premiums all being
very costly and desirable. The farm.
ers no doubt will be wise enough to
take advantage Of the liberal pre-
miums offered and the entries ought
to be very large.
The Independent rs going to have
q genuine baby show In connection
with the premium baby show for
the farmers exclusively. We will
give SO as first prize for the finest
baby brot to the Festival only farm
ers' babies being allowed to COM
pete. TIE babies must be year old
or under and the time and place Of
the contest. will be announced next
week. For the second best baby we
ofter cash premium Of five dollars.
The Independent realizes full we'll
that the most important product Of
the farm are the babies and we think
that a baby show would not be out
Of place at all. Three Judges will
decide as to the merits of the young
sters and we want 1t strictly under
stood that disappointed mothers-and
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-09-17

John J. Keavin, proprietor Of Keav-
inss department. store, returned We'd
nesday from his semi annual eastern
buying expedition. Regarding his
trip Mr.. Keavin said, Business con-
ditions are in terrible shape in the
east, the result of the recent panic,
and out here where everything is
dourishing, We cannot realize how
they are. Merchants have big stocks
OF goods on hand and are doing but
a small business. Manufacturers are
unable to dispose of their goods to
advantage. was able to buy goods
much cheaper than ever before and
bought very heavily in all lines.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-09-17

A letter received by the Indepen-
dent from Mrs. Vada Towns of
Sawyer, states that half bushel of
the large dark red cherries were
raised at her home this year, and
these have been canned. Mrs. Vada
would be pleased to have a premium
offered for home grown canned cher
ries. and in such case would
place can Of them on exhibit at
the Harvest Festival.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-09-17

A terrific bolt Of lightning struck
somewhere in Minot last Saturday
morning, just as most of the citizens
arising, and nearly everyone had an
idea that the world was coming to
an end. Their was hardly a cloud in
the sky and this was about the on
ly lightning there was. No damage
was done, so far as could be learned.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-09-17

Little Gladys Olson died at the
home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Nels Olson in this city Saturday,
after weeks illness. The funeral
was held from the Lutheran church
at nine o'clock Monday morning, and
the remains inferred in the Lutheran
cemetery. Little Gladys was five
years of age and an unusually bright
little child
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-09-17
Contest Grows Interesting.

The Dark Horse In the contest
for Queen Of the Harvest Festival.
has not yet developed, and some are
incNnad to think that 1t II all q
story hatohad in the fertile brain
Of the editor. Wait and see. We
may mot have had the right "hunch,"
nsvertheless, there 10 talk of Auother
coahestant being brot out, and one
WHO win make speedy run.
The standing o1 the contestants ct
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-09-17

J. G. Hanley, prominent rancher
was shot and Instantly killed at
schafer, Mckenzie county Tuesday by
another rancher named Erickson.
The ranchers have had trouble over
cattle for years, and this was the
elimination. The body of Hanley
was taken to Winston Tueeday and
placed in the morgue, Erickson gave
himself up and is confined in the
county jail at iWilliston. Tue shoot
ing was done with revolver.
.Hanley IL . we'll known rancher,
having been engaged In that business
IN the western part Of the state for
years.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-09-17

Chas.Lewis has a new steam launch
which 10 plying up and down the Mis-
souri, river in the western part of
the county, freighting. The boat will
have 20 hors powr ngin.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-09-17

James johnson = spending the
week at Bismarck In the interest OF
the Repubhcsn party.
The Elks are going ahead with
their building, the work on the wall
having already begun. The Dlks,
have great hopes Of completing their
home this year. and It hooks very
much sas tho this feat will be accom-
paished.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-09-17

John Lee, the sheriff, t1reshed II
bushels OF wheat to he acre from
210 acres south Of the city, and his
OATS yielded ~ bushels, from IS
acres. Mr.. Lee bought a second hand
threshing machine TO use on his
farm. and practically paid for It with
his own work. He threshed 1000
acres with Il In one day.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-09-17

While the conditions of the east
are none too good, Mr.. Keavin is
more than pleased with his own bust
ness and is preparing for the biggest
trade during the next few months. in
the history of his store.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-09-17

Florence Kern, the seventeen year
year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Kern of MohaN, died at the
Northwestern hospital Monday morn
ing at eleven o'clock from appendicit-
is. The deceased was very popular
young woman. She leaves besides
her parents, one brother.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-09-17

Arthur Dahl of Crosby, didn't know
that his gun was loaded and leaned
over his gun barrel just in time to
get the charge in the side of his
face. Part Of his nose was blown
off and several teeth are missing.
He will recover, but will be disfigured
for life.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-09-17

Take such city as Pittsburg,
where the pay roll averaged three
millions Of dollars, It has been cut
down to two hundred thousand.
Thousands of men are out OF employ
ment, and the soup houses are run
ming full blast"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-09-17

Z. A. Larson, one of the most
prosperous south prairie farmers,
reports wheat going II bushels to
the acre.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-09-17

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. 2. Hirschey
of near Surrey, Friday morning, a
son.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Hamil-
ton of Garden Valley, Sept Z, a
daughter.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Geier,
Sept z, a son.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. John Cava-
naugh, Sept. 8, a son.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-09-17

Senator Hansbrough,s health 10 re-
ported very poorly and ne b not 70
covering - last . bis frtends would
wish. s.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-09-17

A threshing rig Belonging 10 An
thony Hopkins Of Ambrose was
burned.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-09-17

Elaxton has ben flooded with . lot
OF spurious a6 ana 80 cant pdsoes and
It has been hiuted that Editor Ware
had received some Of the bogus mon.
ey on Subscription.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-09-17

Partial List Of the Premiums offered by the Bus
mess Men Of Minot 70 the Best Exhibits at
the Magic City Harry st Festival on Sep
TENDER 28th and 18th.
HORSES )
pair hoses-1s prize $780, End prize $1,000;
Bird prize 500 Given by D. A. DHnnie. =
clothes Best 1s o 70. tour a. years old and els prize suit
robe s value . s1a0 given by B. M Nor - -
co value 5000 given by John fr 2nd prize double barrel
shotgun value $780, given e ez7 E y. Weber
Best dairy old over1s prize $1,000 in
robe value - 500, given by F. v Dale
given by Boyer ndberg prize given
building matsr's NJ. donated by Meyer Lumber Co
the Great Northern Lumber Co.. 2 $500 in enapdge at ner
Best old rug, by the :
ram. year two-$5
eve years old and IS hat given by
ene year to-s5 watch tob given
boar any age-1o merchandise; End IS
Disc given by unique Grocery.
Furniture Store End s. pair Of shoes by wetnrene
Sow and litter Of s not less than 1so1st SO worth
tile Trading Co. e'SS''''S '''''
Plymouth Rokslst IS in dental SO in dental work
wyandoe 1 s. in dental work. 50 dental work. :
Biggest and best tqks doz $ photos given BY l.
SMALL GRAIN :
Blue stem wheat ee 1aI ss5 in merchandise End SIS in
% md me- 1 oss given by , International %
OATS pecks 81 watch 2nd So cloc Srd 81 hair brush
Barley, SIS dental dental work
peok1st s125o pair OF blankets, by R w.
Duval; End tons of Ignite ate coal given by Balerud
Corn, best doz ears 1908 cro-s s14 clock given by W.
Reighart; 2nd IS Knox hat, given by the Wardrobe
potatoes ST potato the SEQ
field implement Co.; 2nd doz $40 given by Geo.
nd nses erry e e by j. g Tso SCI
Onions onehah End of to-
matoes srd case Of corn given 10y smalwood Grocery
RtGoasas for table ss us ANY variety six pair
variety peck pair given by the
Bee table best six specmens5 vest made to
Cabbage head-s End, Z piece water
Best doz eggs-s box of laundry soap End
No. box Of given by smalwood
lb1st $s5 given Frank Prescott
End wne Skirt GWEN BY Store
given by Mino Drug Co.
2ud b box candy value $3.50 given by the economy
Drug ks ss erssd-z 81 ladies' ST. sa s. dc 5s Store md
s. album, given by socum's drug
no by he % Co.
Best bread made from Snow White -four 100 III sacks of
Fattest man:lo obesity cure given BY the Public Drug CO
Handsomest
IS, the Ward Independent
The Mnot Flour Mill prize
hauling wheat long
distance their mill Sept 18th or goth. .
offers Of
biggest load Sept
prize SIS
on 2sth =
FauchaM will present
resides outside city calling
eSth 18th, with pair Of e0c knit gloves .
Float In the parade-1st J. VII .
End 81 three section book given by Capt Scarlet; s
35 Kutter given by the Drug .
CIV a. oRnnt mock d Ou0
years coming the .
distance .
TO the largest family attending the Harvest Festival Win be
three month sholahipe Tor =
Business college schoazh
IL vaued at $40 .
addition prizes other p115es
Will be awarded tor the best exhibits cheese fruits tU
work q Of which Will given =
Optic bu1ding $50
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-09-17

Sewer pipes are to be laid at Will
liston.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-09-17
Miuot Markets.

coR1DCr1D KvnY I7UHsrxY
Wheat No Northern. ........ g
2 No 3 Northern. q
Du5um No ] .................. 4
Dnfham he.
1a1 ,..... ............... .
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-09-17
Mn.. Gust Hval poured kerosene

Mrs.. Gust Hval poured kerosene
On q fire at WiiMston and was badly
buried from the explosion that fol-
lowed, that she died. The poor wom-
man ran acroas the street, All afcame
and her clothing wac ali burned from
her. She lived three hours after the
accident, remaining conscious to the
last. She leaves two little children.
I three year old daughter and an
eighteen months old child
The body Of Capt. Small, the old
Buford ferry captain. who was
in the Missouri river last
s3slag. W. iepAA - M lar
- 49, -. - eaalD vsEs
Z ~ = - ~ - GoEv.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-28
BROWN & Cd. WILL
FIGHT AGAINST
BANKRUPTCY
EDWARD =. BUCHANAN, A MEN,
Der OF THE FIRM, SAYS THE
ASSETS ARE CONSIDERABLY IN
EXCESS OF THE LIABILITIES.

NEW YORK Aug. ga. o. Brown
a. CO., the big brokerage firm which
failed after last Saturdays wild spec
ulation, will contest the petition in
bankruptcy filed against the firm in
the United States court by Frank V.
Strauss and others.
Upon examination OF our books,
said Edward +. Buchanan, member
OF the firm, II find that on Tuesday
at noon we had ready assets consid'
erab1y III excess or our ffabtittieS. Hau
il no. been for the losses we Incurred
by TIE operations OF the firms who
took II upon themselves 10 cover our
commitments in the open market, We
would have been all right. We ex-
pect to contest the bankruptcy pro
ceedings begun against us aud 10 take
legal steps TO protest vigorously
against The manner III which our
business was taken out OF our hands
TUESDAY and our facilities for fulfilling
our contracts destroyed"
The attorneys retained to repre-
sent the petitioners in the bankruptcy
proceedings stated that their clients
held claims against the suspended
firm aggregating about 100000.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-28
EVELYN THAW HAS
BEEN TAKEN TO
SAN|TAR|UM
ASSUMES NAME OF MRS. EITZ.
GERALD'-UNcERT OVER
HUSBANDS RELEASE AscRiBED
AS CAUSE OF HER BREAKDOWN.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.--Mrs Evelyn
Nesbt Thaw, broken down In health
has been taken TO a sanitarfum, &C.
cording TO exclusive information re
Ceived last night.
She lived until two weeks ag) IN
al apartment house uptown under Ia.
nIne OF Mrs. Fitzgerald. II IL under
that cognomen that she has become a
sanitarium patient
Ii was said last night that the sani
tarium Is located In West Sixty-first
st. and is favorite resort for wo
men whose nerves have become shat
:cred. In her recent appearance in
public, Mrs. Thaw's friends observed
hat she appeared TO be on the verge
If a breakdown.
Her nerves were on edge, her face
was pinched and the fresh beauty that
was her strong characteristic seemed
10 be fading.
Mrs. Thaw was advised by her ply
stefan some time ago. 1t is said, TO
make a-change- of scene and on her
refusal TO leave New York. told her
she must go TO o sanitarium.
Mrs ThaM.S friends -say-that Wnrry
oyer the uncertainty of her husbands
release has caused her breakdown.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-28
GOV. WARNER IS
UNPATR|OT|C
-JNO. w. BLODGETT.
NATIONAL COMMITTEEMAN HITS
THE BuLLSEYE ON THIRD
TERM DEMAND.
-JNO. ". BLODGETT.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mtch, Aug. Is
John w. Blodgett, who has returned
from his summer home in Maine. In
speaking of the political situation IN
Michigan, said:
Il I'm sorry that Gov. Warner has
seen fit to violate party precedent by
becoming a candidate for third term.
There is a deep-seated and Well
grounded prejudice against the third
term ffea,- We weHia be much better
off II our gubernatorial term were
four years and the governor were In
eligible for reelection. The reasons
why Mr.. Warner thinks he should
again be our candidate do not strike
me as conclusive. The advaiorem
valuation of telephone and telegraph
properties has long been urged by
ATTY Gen. Bird At the last sessioi.
of the legislature a bill was passed
bv the senate, which Mr.. Warner so
vituperously assails, and was killed IN
the house, which was absolutely con-
trolled by Gov. Warner and his friends.
the candidacy OF Mr.. Warner Is
selfish and unpatriotic and certainly
not for the best interest of the party
or the state"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-28
TAFTS BUSY PACKING
UP THEIR LOVING CUPS

HOT SPRINGS, Ark, Aug. 2S.-The
TAFT family was busy packing up and
shaking hands today, preparatory to
their departure this evening for Ohio
Following the pleasant ceremonial last
night, the day was quietly spent.
The social affair last evening was
typical Of the prodigal hospitality OF
the Old Dominion. Mr.. and Mrs. Taft
-anti-tsrir- SON 6harfcs- wtfi-eatff-bea.
away CUP suitably engraved with a
WaTm-hearted message. The ball room
OF the Homestead hotel was ablaze
with lights and the entire hosiery
quietly decorated. The scene was a
most pleasing one and the guests al
congratulated Mr.. Taft and babe his
family goodbye while the band played
"In the Good Old Summer Time"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-28
SEVEN IN ONE FAMILY
DIE WITHIN A YEAR

NEW CUMBEKEAND, Pa, AUG. 20
Mrs. Charles Burkhcimer, who died
at the home OF her sister in this place
recently, Is the seventh member OF
the McGonel family to die during the
past year Eleven mouths ago Frank
McGonel died. two months later Mrs
McGonel. the mother died, in six
weeks David McGonel was burneG
and the death OF Charles McGonel
shortly afterward occurred. Then two
of Mrs. Burkheimer's children died
consumption being the cause of all the
deaths. David McGonel, the father
who is seventy years old, has prof.
ably had more bereavements than any
man in this section OF the state. He
was the father of thirteen children
but only three are living, nine of them
having died with consumption and one
was killed on the railroad. His home
was also destroyed four times, twice
by fire and twice by flood.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-28
DIRTY LOAFER'
SHOUTS. GEORGE
TO GOLDBERG
CHASTE AND POLISHED LAM
GUAGE FROM BOARD OF EDUcA-
TioN PRESIDENT NEARLY RE-
SUITS IN FIST FIGHT.

Thursday nights meeting of the
board OF education began with q
wordy scrap and ended almost in a
fist fight. all because President George
tealled-lHspeetor- Hiram Goldberg q
dirty loafer'
Mr.. Goldberg. at the very outset OF
the meeting. rubbed the administra-
ton the wrong way by demanding in
formation as to two bills presented by
Henry f. George, one for $71.35 and
another for $470.55. Goldberg was re-
ferred to Supervisor Stewart, who ex-
planned that the bills were for repair
work on several schools.
Il would like TO know il Henry r.
George is not the son OF the president
of this board?" Goldberg then asked.
The blood mounted to President
Georges cheeks and his eyes flashed
I fire as he replied, IN towering rage:
You dirty loafer you know he is
my SON"
II am not a loafer and you are not
gentleman" retorted Goldberg who
then wanted to know If Henry F..
George is not vice-president OF the
concern OF which President George is
Il Dul Inspector LtOudl l.
chief marshal OF the administration
forces, came up with reserves at this
juncture. and put an end to further
discussion OF the subject by declaring
Goldberg out OF order.
The board then proceeded to tran
sact the usual grist Of routine bust
ness, but throughout the session a
sort OF strained feeling was apparent
Goldberg sat silent behind his desk
with knitted brows and a forebodinS
look in his eyes The tension was
broken just before adjournment when
the belligerent inspector sent up a
resolution providing that the words,
Board of Education, be painted on
the sides OF the automobiles operated
by the superintendent and supervisor
and that, under no circumstances, are
the automobiles to be taken out of the
city. He had heard stories concerning
the use to which the automobils were
being put which he scarcely believed,
he said.
The resolution was promptly
squelched. Inspector Burton alone
voting with Goldberg, Before the
president could put motion TO adj
iourn, Goldberg again had the floor,
demanding an apology from the chair
for the remarks previously made.
1.-The veriest loafer in the street
wouldn't use such language" he hiss
ed. Il want To say, Mr.. President,
that I'll stake my reputation against
yours any day. Ny conscience is
clear and can look any man in the
face. If il were not for your gray
hairs | would take other means OF ex-
acting an apology"
Never mind my gray hairs. Don't
let that stop YOU roared George, as
he hastily adjourned the meeting and
advaced toward Goldberg. His atti-
tude was plainly challenge but
Goldberg held himself in check. But
no apology was forthcoming. In fact,
Mr.. George reiterated his assertion.
while Goldberg insisted that he was
mistaken.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-28
BRIDAL PAIR HELP
THEMSELVES TO A HOUSE

CLEVELAND, Aug. 2S.-The fact
that he did not have enough To pay
the first months rent on a house, did
not deter Antrim SchoCn, p, young
Austrian machinist. from getting
married. He was found with his bride
in vacant house at 40. 1906 Scovill
ave, 5. f., owned by A. Wolf, grocer
which he and his bride had cOmmaE
deered within a few minutes after the
ceremony! the police say
I'VE were married and | had our
goods carried TO the first empty house
found" Schoen told Lieut.. Anderson
a. cttrtE men are frrr1ttetfr ffoffcy
stand in the way of love
Wolf went TO Police Prosecution
Ferniger and wanted warrant
charging trespass. The warrant was
refused. Ferniger hesitated to thus
becloud the Schoens nuptial bliss
Wolf was brought around to agree
with him.
? A compromise was fixed up by send
ing q summons to Schoen ordering
him 10 appear at headquarters and ex
nlain
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-28
HUSBANDS FATE SHOWN
TO WIFE IN A DREAM

COLUMBUS. o., Aug. 2S.-Dream.
ing that she saw her husband. who
had been missing five weeks, lying on
cot in a hospital. and that his bro.
Their, who lives in Washington. Pa,
was with him, Mrs. Carrie Brooks o:
this city wrote a letter to the Chief
Of Police at Washington, and when
about to mail II was handed letter
from her husband, In the course OF
which he said; ~
II am in Washington, Pa! and am
III and scarcely accountable for what
write 10 YOU How happened e,
be here Is all a mystery to me, and
have been very sick since | left you.
VIII you come to me at once?'
Mrs. Brooks. who Is a bride OF ten
months, with her relatives. had hunted
far and wide for her husband Brooks
is an electrician and is well-known
here.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-08-28
ENROLL SATURDAY IF
you WOULD PARTICIPATE
IN STATE PRIMARY

Enrolled voters only can
take part in the state primary
which is held next Tuesday,
Sept. |.
Electors whoa are already en-
rolled in precincts which have
not been altered since last cleo
ton need not enroll.
Registration is not enroll.
ment, however, and does not
, qualify an elector to vote. IA
Election booths will be open
for enrolment Saturday. Aug.
% from s a. I'm. 10 $50 p. m
Persons who swear that they
were III or out OF town on Sat.
-urtay- cun -cnroii- afti-~ete- Tires
day.
F1fty-flve election districts n
Detroit have been changed
Efnce 1906 and all voters in
those precincts must enroll
again.
In enrolling. each voter de-
clares his party, and he can only
get the ballot 0 that party In
the primary election.
The votes cast Tuesday will
be counted by the central count
ing board. the same as any
other primary or election.