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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22
Case Dismissed

Leo Slatky, who was arrested
charged with receiving stolen prop
erty, was given q preliminary hear
ing before Judge Murray Tuesday,
and was dismissed after Judge Mur-
ray had given him q severe lecture,
and bit Of fatherly advice about
mending his ways. w 7
Thos Kelley. who testified at the
hearing, admitted that he was guilty
of stealing the 5000 of $500 worth OF
ladies' suits at the Branch, and said
that he took them to give to his
numerous girl friends.
Slatky testified that he went to
Kelley's room at the Windsor Hotel.
and secured lot of fine new spring
suits that Kelley had packed in a
sheet. They took them to May
Cheely's house and May tried them
on. She gave Kelley six dollars for
a suit, and said it would do, but that
she would have to make some alter
atoms. Slatky says that Kelley ad-
vised her not to have the Branch
do the altering, and that she de-
clared that she was wise enough for
that. Slatky says he did not know
that the goods were stolen, but when
Kelley sold them for such a small
price, he grew suspicious.
The Cheely woman has been arrest
ed charged with receiving stolen
goods.
Kelley testified that Slatky knew
the goods we're stolen for he had
told him SO.
He also testified that Florence, a
we'll known woman Of the old red
light district, told him to go back
and get some more clothes.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22
The McCoys are Back

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul v. Mccoy have
returned from an EXTENDED trip thru
the west and south. Mr.. Mccoy looks
especially we'll, after his three
months absence OF all the places
he visited, he likes Texas best, and
he invested in 120 acre farm, near
Corpus Christie. Texas. just seven
teen miles from the Gulf of Mexico.
This land will grow practically any
thing that can be grown, lemons,
and all kinds of fruits, vegetables,
etc. The soil is very fertile. At
present the land is covered with
mesquite, which is quite easily clear
ed. Mr.. Mccoy will improve the
farm, and expects to spend his vaca-
tions in that vicinity.
He took numerous pictures of the
interesting old churches and mis-
sions of the south, and has a fine
collection OF views.
Mr.. Mccoy was in Chicago, and
saw the wrestling match between
Gotch and the Turk.
In the east, he bought heavily in
his various lines, and states that he
really secured some greater bar
gains than ever.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

S. F. Mercer, we'll known citizen
of Iarimore, N. D., sent us by mail
this week, nice big, smooth ear Of
corn, the the following words of ex-
PLANTATION accompanied it: This was
raised in Grand Forks county, and is
not nubbin." The kernels are large,
very even, and of good length and in
dictate that the corn must have yield
ed we'll. This same kind of corn can
be raised anywhere in North Dakota,
and we are glad to note that the
varieties are improving right along.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

fBraha, Minh.,-Heayy damp snow
I'll Tuesday night and was accom-
panied by "a high wind Wednesday
morning balls of snow varying from
II foot to three feet in diameter dot
ted the ground all about town. The
wind had started the snow to roll
ing and the village street resembled
3;A front yard after a crowd Of small
IbOys had finished rolling snowballs.
in some cases the balls were round,
Y il others they resembled balls of
COTTON.
E& This is an editorial in the New
York Post at the end Of Taft
:second month as President: Had
Fit been known a year ago what APP
pointments Taft would make and
what policies he would pursue he
never would have received the Re-
publican nomination and never have
been elected president" Just try
this for a tongue tripper: Taft
trusts, and trusts trust Taft.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

Out ,at Granville the home mer-
chants don't seem to have the same
appreciation of advertising in the 10
cal newspapers that outside mer-
chants have In its issue of last
week, the Record of that town had
a full page advertisement of Minot
department store. The man that
runs the Minot store don't have to
be told of the value OF advertising,
his ad shows that he knows it pays.
Fix
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

Geo. j. Nichols, one Of the big
farmers out on Route 4, is preparing
to put in $50 acres of crop this
year MI Nichols is very particular
as to the kind Of seed he sows, and
in consequence, gets a much better
yield than he would if he sowed any
old kind of seed. He is disposing Of
his Silver Mine oats, for seed. and
naturally, the seed being pure. he
gets something above the market
price for them
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22
FineLoto of Animals

w. S. Shaw is advertising his two
stations and a Jack, in this issue.
These animals we're brot from Mis-
souri, two years ago by Mr.. Tracy
of Des Laos, and are as me lot
of animals as Missouri efer boasted
Of. r.. H. ..
The well known Tracy Jack and
stations, are now owned by w. s.
Shaw of Minot and will make the
season OF 1909 at his barn, 119 Ram
stad St., Minot, N. D. n,
Black Diamond is Mammoth
Jack. black in color, with white
points. weight 100 lbs. and Is un.
doubtedly one OF the best Jacks ever
shipped to the state. He has been
two years in the state and is a sure
foal getter. viii make the 1905
season at my barn, 119 Ramstad st
Minot. w. S. Shaw, owner. Il
Dandy is bay Shire stallion
weight 1850 lbs. white feet and white
strip In face. heavy name and tail
broad fiat bone, good hoof, and .
sure foal getter. Will make season
of 1909 in Minot, at my barn II:
Ramstad st., Minot, N. D.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

Quite often a resident from the
east will elevate his nose at an angle
of As degrees or so, and say that
North Dakota is all right all but
the plague-take-it wind. They never
have any wind in the east, Oh, no.
A friend sent us a copy of The Chi
cago Tribune og April 8, showing
some snap shots taken near the Ma
sonic Temple building, the day be-
fore in gale. The police had to
escort women across the streets and
even then the officers had to hold
mighty tight TO keep from losing
their precious burdens. Chicago is
indeed the Windy City.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22
Norwich Items.

Farming is in full blast now. A
good many are seeding wheat this
week "
Mrs. "A Schwtib of Newport, Wash.
a lady we'll known in Norwich and
vicinity, is now visiting her daught-
Mrs. Ed. Simmons, Frank Good
imam and family were visitors at M.
H. Whistlers Sunday. .~...
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Duckett and
Miss Lena Gnifke of Norwich took
dinner with Mr.. and Mrs. D. r. Full
ton Sunday.
Lotus Bramlet is working for
George Selvig this summer.
"A few of Lyle Hyberger's school
Il mates gave him "a surprise on his
18th birthday. After playing sew
.eral games and ypartaking of a
bountiful lunch the guests departed,
wishing MIN many more happy birth
days. ... las ..- .:-
Miss Maria iGeisie lis sewing for
Mrs Theodore Finneaith this week.
The humps are quite prevalent
in Norwich now. ... .,..
b. F. Barber just received the sad
news OF the death of his sister, Mrs.
Elizabeth Campbell, of Lebanon. Ind.
B, e. Stewart made business
trip to Minot Saturday
Mr.. Odell Of Minot was in Nor
witch between drains Sunday.
Our town was entertained by a
! travelling stereoptican show Mon
day evening. .m.
Rev. Warren preached at tho
Presbyterian church Sunday. Kew
Larson of Minot preached at the
same church the last Sunday of
every month .
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

The editor of the Noonan Repub-
lican is foxy cuss. He advertises
to pay ten cents per pound for clean
rags. In this way we presume he
gets old clothes enough 10 clothe bis
family. Sorry to bawl you out, old
man, but this game is getting to be
an old one down this way and we
expect to work it some ourselves -
White Earth Record.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

John Nelson, who for the past four
years has been conducting an alb
stract office in this city, has accept
ed position as deputy county audi
tor, and began upon his duties, Mon
day. MIR. Nelson was deputy county
auditor for Mr.. Larson four years
ago, and filled the position in a cap
see Mr. Larson and Mr.. Nelson in
the auditors Office, and the citizens
of the county can hook for the work
to be looked after in tip-top shape
in their capable hands.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

The Buck stove controversy
seems to be getting fired up.-Col-
umbia Is. c. Estate. -a.. :
Does seem to have considerable
range. -Johnstown, CPa.) Democrat.
Hey there! quit that. 1t CRATES
on our nerves. ATLANTA tGa.) Geor-
gian News. T.. S..
Beats the deuce how slovenly
these paragraphs get when they hit
the pipe-Glasgow (Mont.) Demo-
crat. ": J.
All ha! That last will put damp
er on the matter. a.@ .a
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

L. w. Toftner has returned from a
four months journey in the south
and west. He spent some time at
Hot Springs, Ark, after which he
went to Texas and California. At Ell
Paso. Tex, he crossed the border
line into Old Mexico, and saw bull
fight, which is blood curdling
enough He came back via Colorado,
and saw many objects of interest.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

Deputy Sheriff John Schlaberg
went to Ignite Monday evening and
arrested Philip Lemm and wife.
charged with pigging. They we're
brot to Minot AMI placed in Jail. The
man is still in the city bastie, but
MIS- Lenm was released upon her
own recognixance. promising to re-
turn from Ignite, Friday The dep
uty brot back barrel and a case
Of the famous wet goods, as evidence,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22
Grading Com
mission Met

The grading commission board con-
pilting OF L. a. Larson. II. e. Wheel
~ and J.. u. McKoane, held meet
1nS at Wheeler's hall, Saturday after
1oon, according Ito advertisement,
~ heard complaints. There were
1nite a number dissatisfied with tho
Grade assessments. and the commis-
ZION made a notation of all com
Dlaints, which we're looked up care
e1nlly The meeting was adjourned
until Wednesday afternoon. April 81.
II The, commission distributed the
assessments to the best Of their
ability, and as the assessments were
quite heavy, it is not surprising that
ths complaints were quite numerous
There is no one who is really sor-
III that the grading has been done
Ut 4 comes pretty heavy to pay
~ it all in one assessment. Gould
tAe payments have been spread ovel
! = period Of ten years, the payments
gsuld hardly have been noticeable
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

H. II. Marean WIFI buy a big en-
CINE soon, which he win use in
breaking up the sod. He expects to
run day and night crew, and will
be able to turn over a good many
acres in time to seed the land this
spring. He will get $3.50 per acre
for the breaking, besides he will
have the privilege of putting in the
crop on shares.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

L. M. Davis and family have re-
turned from California, where they
spent three months. The vacation
did the "let there be light" gentle
man lot of good, as is evinced by
his sun burned cheeks and youthful
appearance.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

An Iowa editor, married man.
has it figured out that II congress
raises the duty on hosiery, the wo-
men will have to shorten their
stockings and lengthen the things
above them"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

Since Minnesota has passed the
new law prohibiting the sale of
cigarettes in the state, towns on the
border line between North Dakota
and Minnesota will learn what reci-
procity is. North Dakotans will go
across for booze and Minnesotans
will come across for a suck at the
dudes brain food. r..
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

The gasoline lights purchased for
the Souris streets last fall, have
finally been put in working order,
and the streets are lighted up in
good shape.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

N III r. Brethaeur, a deaf and dumb
individual, who to make the combi-
nation all the worse. IL insane be-
sides,i was. brot in from Columbus.
and is at the county Jail. He will be
given a hearing before the insanity
sboard; /; and Will no doubt be sen: to
.,1anestbwn. Il He has whiskers galore.
and looks like q Populist IL
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

An exchange says that "a man
who squeezes a dollar never squeez-
es his wife, In looking over our
subscription list we are led to be-
lieve there are some women in this
community who are not getting the
pressure they deserve.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

as Chas. ,Muxzy. q prominent farmer.
visited the independent, ONCE Tues
day. Mr.. Muxsy states that the osea-
!soa this year u later than siast.s BY
tie, 18th. q April lat yea, h had ~ Y
his wheat .soWn. ;. ...g :,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

Judge Pollock has held that the
Fogman drug store at Hiilsboro
shall remain closed for period Of
one year because liquor was sold
there contrary to law, and that all
of the liquor seized there shall be
destroyed by the sheriff.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

\ Lost ON, road leading north from
Minot to Sec 20, 1862. teiescope
And WI 'elcaAinE. Name OF sRas-
nus Obesg on cards in coat Finder
1880 ,Isety r. G, PsteFson, Ataef.
n b., r NJ. fl "
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

The water in Mouse river is re-
ported high, eight feet above the or
binary mark. The ice has broken
and is going out nicely No danger
at all of food.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

Doesn't it make a man feel sneak
ing to send his money away from
home for goods, and then when his
money is all gone q toahave to face
the local merchant and ssk for cred
It. Don't that Jar YOU? -Lansford
Journal.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

The boys have been catching some
fish with nets at the 500 dam. They
disregard the law every spring, and
there Is no disposition on the; part
Of the authorities to spoil their
sport.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

FOR sA1.BEons rood mich COW
With calf. Fred v, pale; Minok, N d.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

The Souris Messenger ON April 80,
will put oUt beautifully illustrated
81 page M "azine in addition to the
regular edition of the paper. The
magazine will give a complete his
tory Of the county and show up the
many opportunities therein.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

WANTED Meat girl for general
houseworh, No children in family.
THauire ut Minut State Bank. tt
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22

The station agent at Landa was
arrested charged with pigging.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-25
1nMn NeMa Notea.

CLINTON-Detlef Dierks, aged 70 years,
one az the wealthlest farmers Of Clinton
county. and an old resident Of eastern
iowa. was found dead in his bed AZ Ms
home near this city early this morning
HAMPTON-The laying OF the corner
stone OF the new $4,000 Baptist church OF
mis- place was performed with appropriate
ceremonies today. The address was de-
Hyered by Rev. s. Z. Wilcox Of Des Molnes
The church has ground dimensions SNS
feel and Il is In every way a handsome
and modern structure.
ROTAND-The Contra Iowa Choral
union win hold its sangerfsst here on satur
day and Sunday, August Z and g. two
hundred singers from the chotrs OF TIT
rburchss Of Cambridge, Slater, Des Moines
gilbert. story City. Stanhope, RosendAle
EilsWorth, Marshalltown and other centrA
Iowa towns will attend.
CHARLES CITY-While teaching his
wife 10 run their automobile at Nora
Springs yesterday the machine ran up Z
telephone pole and the pole broke, strik-
ing Or. Z. Heflin on the eollarhone and
breaking Il. The doctor IL under the care
OF a brother physician and " doing as
we'll as can be expected.
CRESTON-At a meeting OF the Young
Mems Christian association promoters
Thursday evening. r. l. Champion OF Fort
Madison was secured a. general secretary
for the Young Mems Christian association
movement in this city. Mr.. Champion was
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-25
SUTToN'S SKULL FRACTURED
Physician VIII Support Theory that
Lieutenant Was Beaten TO
Death,

ANNAPOLIS, Md, July A.-In support
OF the theory Of Mrs. Sutton and her
daughter that Lieutenant Sutton was
beaten to death. It Is claimed today that
the report Of the physician who performed
q autopsy win show that Sutton's skull
wal fractured, that there was q large
lump under the cheek and that his fore
head bore evidence OF q terrific blow. A
cash, evidently inflicted by the butt of a
revolver, will, It is said, be proved to nave
been found on the top OF sutton's head. DR..
Mccormick, who performed this autopsy, is
to be one OF the most important witnesses
Of the coming week.
Receiving word today hat her apart
ments in Washington had been entered
last night and hat a trunk had been broken
open and a number OF valuable papers
stolen, Mrs. Sutton hurrfedly left for
Washington today. She declined to say
whether the trunk contained documents or
her sons case.
WASHINGTON. July 2A-"It's = mis-
take" and ITS the first we have heard OF
It." These were the statements made to-
day at Mrs. Sutton's apartment house anc
ct police headquarters concerning the re-
port that Mrs. Sutton left Annapolis today
because her rooms here had been entered
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-25
KING VISITS WHITELAW REID
Edward Travels in Auto 20 spend
Week-End with AmbaS-
sador.

sILsoE, England, July 2A-This little,
old-time village, which clusters around
the gates OF wrest park. was en- fete today
for the visit OF King Edward. who arrived
this afternoon to spend the weekend with
Ambassador and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid. The
lila streets were prettily decorated and
there was a great influx OF notables to
welcome his majesty on his first visit
to Bedfordshire since ascending the throne.
The king came by automobile from London.
At the entrance to the park gate a stop
was made while the municipal school au-
thorities and magistrates presented an ad-
dress OF welcome, to which HIS majesty
made a brief reply.
At the conclusion OF these formalities
Ambassador Reid received the king and es-
corted him through the stately avenues,
upwards Of a mile long to the house where
the guests were presented and tea served.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-25
No Inquest Over
the Body of Orr
Rival Undertakes and County Cor
Oner Quarrel Over Body of
Drowned Attorney.

SAN DIEGO, Cal, July 2L-Because two
rival undertskers and the county coroner
misunderstood t~elephoned instructions, no
inquest was held yesterday over the body
Of George Click Orr, the Atohison. Kan,
attorney. who was drowned at LaJolla.
Both undertakers received telephone re.
quests to call for the body. Each sent q
dead wagon to La Jolla, ten miles from
here, and both arrived about the same
time. The winner Of the race secured the
body and started back. He was met by
the coroner, who ordered him to take the
body back to the spot where It was found
as the law required the inquest should be
held there. This the undertaken refused
to do.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-25
Iowa

In the city some time ago looking the field
over and expressed his willingness to take
charge and his belief that the project would
be a success. He has been connected with
numerous Young Mems Christian associa-
tons In Wisconsin and Michigan, and II
was notably his work that resulted In the
$1,000 building at Fond Du Lac, Wis.
C~RESTON-A novel plan for booming the
Creston ch~autauqua, which opens mex
week, was hit upon by the and
management when nearly every automobile
In town was enlisted In the work Friday
and every little town within a radius OF
fifteen miles was visited and canvassed.
ALI OF the cars we're plastered with chau.
tauqua literature and full of workers
Committees OF prominent business mer
were appointed to canvass the city and al
have met with a response which shows thai
any other in the history Of the assocla.
ton.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-25
Council Bluffs
CONTINUED from Sixth Paso.)


tables on the lawn. Sweet peas formed
the decorations for the tables. Her guests
were Miss Hazel Hannah, Miss Nina Myers,
Miss Maud Myers, Miss Adah DALEY, Miss
Ella Writ, Miss Cherrie Wells, Miss Marian
Tilton, Miss Florence Otis, Miss Beth
Pryor, Miss Marion Tyler, Miss Tude Wick
ham, Miss Agnes Wickham Miss Goodwin,
Miss Richie and Miss Beatrice Richie,
Miss Adelaide Beecroft entertained at a
birthday party Thursday evening at her
home on South First street. Music and
games were enjoyed during the evening.
A course luncheon was served, covers be-
ing laid for ten guests. A color scheme
of green and pink was carried out in the
decorations Of the rooms and the dining
table.
DR.. and Mrs. M. b. Snyder entertained
at a family dinner party at their home on
South Seventh street Wednesday evening
in honor Of DIR. Snyder's brother, Prof.
J. J. Snyder, president of the Michigan
Agricultural college, and family. Prof.
Snyder and family left Thursday evening
for a trip to the Pacific coast.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-25
BACK TO NAIRoBl ONCE MORE
Colonel Roosevelt and Kermit End
~SuceessfuI Ten Days Hunt on
LSks N~AivAEhA,

NAIRoBI. British East Africa, July "a
Colonel Roosevelt and his son. Kermit.
arrived here this morning from NsivAsha,
thereby bringing to . close q successful
ten days hunting tour on the south shore
OF Lake NGivasha from Captain Attenbor-
ough's ranch. r J. CunninEhame, the
British field naturalist is expected to reach
here tonight Major Mearns and Prof.
Loring stiIl remain at NSivasha. The ex-
petition will leave here August s for the
Kenys province
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-25
Esthervile Falr Liats.

The premium lists OF the Estherville Agri-
cultural Fair and Stock show. a neat little
booklet containing forty-four pages, are just
being distributed to farmers and residents
OF Baskerville. This show will be held
three days, September 8 to IL. over $4,000
In cash will be given away, besides various
articles Of farm machinery, for the bcst
exhibits Of stock, farm produce, poultry
and art and needle work, The officers OF
the association are W. A. Beymer, prOsi-
dent; Theodore Myhre, vice president;
F. w. Conversep, treasurer and A J.
Rhodes, secretary.