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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-02
CALLED TO swAEToN.
wilder Pastor Is Expected to Accept
the Can.

Swanton, April a-At a meeting last
evening of the Congregational church
society, it was voted to extend call to
the Rev. Nelson O. Bowlby Of Wilder,
who was notified Of the call BY telephone
at the close of the meeting, and it is
expected he win accept. He has been
pastor Of the church at Wilder for i've
years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-02
KING EDWARD HAS sHocK7
Report Sent to Berlin Paper Says He
Had One.

Berlin, April 2-The Frankfurter
Gazette publishes despatch from Mad
lid asserting that King Edward is at
Biarrites and had sustained slight
paralvtic shock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-02

CubA's tobacco production in 1908.
manufactured and unmanufactured, was
Of the value Of s45,00o000 gold, Of which
Sll000.000 worth was used for home
consumption. Exports were: leaf to-
bacco, 10000 000 pounds increase over
1907, l90000,000 peunds1 ls8,000, 900 ei-
gars and 10000, 600 cigarettes.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13
How the Mighty Hath fa len

Foster, who had no better success.
and in turn Foster was replaced by
Ripley, but the Travellers soon found
him. and batted at will. Thompson
held down First, and his lengthy
reach enabled him to grab every
thing in sight Linde, OF Plaza. an
old Minnesota university player was
at second, and did valuable service
Lowe in the right field was buster
than cranberry merchant, for the
Travellers turned their SattllnS
gun his way. it would s"e.u- and
reporting at the rate Of zoo 4 min
ute was 10 comparison. Stoesmelster
was at center and Colcord at left.
The Travellers have an excel
lent team and appeared to
good advantage in their nat
ty white flannel suits The
weather was too cool for the ice
cream pants of the Fats, but they
promise to get out in uniform for
the next game. They will certainly
challenge the travellers TO return
game and still contend that they can
win
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13

The county commissioners effect
ed a settlement with John Lynch,
formerly clerk of court OF Ward
county, over case that has been
pending for years. When Mr..
Lynch retired fro mhis Office four or
five years ago there was matter OF
Sc, $4,000 81 in a. dispute WHICH Mr..
Lynch had retained for clerk hire,
fees and postage. When the matter
was brot into court, Mr.. Lynch
placed enough money in the Minot
National bank to cover the disput-
ed amount, a portion Of which at
least, undoubtedly rightfully be-
longed to him. The commissioners
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13
Pants Thieves Bound Over
Chrisianson Who is Said Have Stolen the Clothing
Seems to Have Gotten Into Bad Company

The three pants thieves who re-
lievea Boyer & Lindberg of seven
pair Of trousers, were bound over
to district court Friday afternoon,
and not being able to furnish bonds,
were remanded to Jail. They give
their Ea!nes as MurpnJ, Christian
son and Allen. Chrstenson is a
nice looking fellow, and does not
look the criminal, but he seems to
have gotten into bad company and
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13

How the mighty hath fallen, for
the Travellers now wear the scalps
of the Invincible Fats in their belts.
We didn't think such a thing possl-
bIe. but one must be prepared for
any surprise The game was played
Saturday afternoon at o'clock and
the score was 8 to 2. The supre-
macy of the Travellers was mainly
in their battery. Davis, an old time
league player, pitched an almost er-
rorless game, the Fats securing but
few hits McGee connected with
one of Devils swift drops, hitting the
ball square on the nose, and made
a home run. bringing in one other
score. These were the only scores
that the Fats made, altho several
succeeded in filling the bases, with
out much difficulty.
McGee, catcher for the Fats, was
in his usual good form, altho this is
his first game this year. Stoddard,
who formerly threw an unh1ttable
ball in the past seasons, was on
hand, but he seemed to be a little
off condition He was replaced by
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13
Drady News

Mrs. Robert Wilson is again on
his claim near brady. We are glad
to see our genial friend and neigh
Dor back.
Mr.. John Underdahl made a busl-
ness trip to Ray the first part OF the
week.
Mrs. J. NJ Wilson is recovering
from her recent illness. She Is now
able to be up.
Mr. Bird Of Pennsylvcr. a is spend
ing the summer in North Dakota
with his son, Harry Dillon.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Peterson spent
Saturday with Mrs. Arthur Metcalf
at Hillsdale farm near Minot.
Mrs L. Manpin and children are
visiting in Minot with her sister,
Mrs. R. ]. Clemings.
4, Frank and Homer Wilson spent
Sunday in Des Laos
Mrs, Geo. Ball and children re-
turned to her home in Minot last
Wednesday after a Yong visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
Somers.
MIR. Pickett of Leaf is having the
sod turned on the school land which
he purchased recently.
Ed Tresland, our assessor Is
making his rounds. Everyone u
anxious to have him call on them.
Mrs. Crane Of, Minot visited at
Fedges last week.
AIessrs. Straw and Beard are
nasturing cattle for their nelghbors
on the Russell farm.
Mr.. John brady spent a week IN
Minnesota.
Miss Ellingson has been sewing
for Mrs. Knute Holmer.
Mr. and Mrs. Blom spent Sunday
at Mr.. and Mrs. Hauge.
There will be Norwegian services
in school house No 2 next Sunday.
All are cordially invited to at
tend Rev. Sennis will preach.
The Union Sunday school has ap-
pointed a committee to prepare
nrogram for Children's day which
will probably be the 3rd Sunday IN
June.
Miss Anna Underdahl underwent
an operation in Kenmare last week.
The operation was successful ana
she is convalescing fast.
Mr. E. E. Okins, one of our prom
inent citizens, talks OF moving away
this summer.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13

An effort was made Wedn esday
night of last week, to burn the
Great Northern Lumber Co.'S yards
north Of the NinOt Flour mill
Chas. Graham of the New York
store was going home, when he dis
covered small blaze in one of the
sheds. He put the fire out without
much trouble when he saw simil-
ar fire in another part of the yard,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13
Freedom and Vicinity

Seeding is in full blast
Henry Westrum is busy breaking
! for l.. Irving.
w. r. Foster made a business trip
to Sawyer recently.
Jim Mccarthy wants to know
where his stray calf is?
L. B. Shea and family took dinner
with Mrs. NJ. w. Witham Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. Westrum called at
c. M. Christenson's Sunday even
,, ing.
Mrs Emma Stevens was out buy
ing hay and seed oats Monday
/ Mrs. F. J. Witham and son Alex
ander spent few days with Mrs,
H c. Kuckenbecker last week.
Walter Irving and the Washing
ton school marin made flying trip
to Minot Saturday.
Joe Boucher of Minot was in
our midst buying cattle last Thurs
day.
The Union Ladies' Aid will meet
with Mrs. Al Britton May 20. Ev-
erybody invited.
Mrs. l.. Irving and Miss Esther
Hermanson visited at the home of
Herman Troutmiller last Sunday.
Several parties have been out
trying to buy hay in this neighbor-
hood. Hay is as scarce as hens
teeth.
MIR Mccormick has purchased the
S. E. of Sec. 1S and hereafter will
be resident of Freedom.
Ole Bengseverson has number
of new records for his phonograph
and says he will run opposition to
the Stringtown string band.
We are informed that Leo Toftner
has bought a new whizz wagon and
is endeavoring to break the speed
limit of Stringtown. Let her go
Leo as we are too busy to travel
much now anyway.
Our hustling justice Of the peace
S. X. and many others should refer
more regularly to their calendars
SO we believe the boys must have
lost track of several days last week.
A sister of Mrs. J. McCarty ar
rived from Iowa last week. She
will teach school near the High
land store. 3.
We are informed that our friend
Bernt Larson living near brady has
taken unto himself wife. If this
be true we tender our cOngratula-
tions and hope Bernt will fittingly
celebrate the occasion. -
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13
MODEL OFFICES

Some extensive improvements
have been made in the offices of Dr.
Archie D. McCannel, the eye spe-
cialist, and in those of Drs. Sweet,
and Brownlee, the dentists, in the
S.a field block. Considerable ao-
ditional room has been secured for
the reception room, and much
needed operating room, with cot,
has been arranged. The laboratory
has been remodeled somewhat. DR..
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13
Spring Of 1909

f Spring of 1909
This is the first OF May
In Minnesota
| care no more to stay
In Minnesota.
AS 4 look an drifts of snow,
Ana feel zero or below.
I've made up my mind to go
4 From Minnesota.
There are no signs OF spring
In Minnesota,
And the birds have ceased to sing
EIn Minnesota.
All Natures out Of tune
Nav flowers grow in June
If we get a change of moon
In. Minnesota. i
So now I'll say Goodbye
To Minnesota
I'll 20 back to live and die
In North Dakota.
Let others take their PICK
No state can beat old Dick
Forever more III stick
To North Dakota
J. J. Somers.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13

will have to abide by the colse-
quences. He seems to have been
the stool pigeon for the other two,
for he is the fellow who stole the
trousers. The case against Au1-
ply WAS dropped IT first, and he
was dismissed, but later was AZ
[rested for vagrancy and finally the
charge was changed to grand lar
ceny.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13
100000 FROM LAND SALE

4 The sales Of school lands held
recently in Ward. Wells. .MclIenry ant
stutsmaA counties amounted to over
two and quarter million dollars, cne-
bftE Ct which was cash, amounting
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13
County Settles With Lynch

settled with Mr.. Lynch by accepting
$1,000 for the county, leaving him
$14S9, which represented clerk hire
for three years at the rate of fifty
dollars d month and postage. When
Lokkensgaard, Hurd and Abbott vot-
ed on the proposition for settle.
ment, and Glein voted against it.
claiming that there was a case pend
ing in cour', and that while he
favored the proposition. and thot
that Lynch would be doing perfectly
the right thing by the celnty, he
did not desire to complicate matters
Chairman Amundsoh aid mott vote
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13

Mrs. Dick Nightingale and two
girls we're arrested Thursday Night
charged with maintaining house OF
prostitution on Jarvis street, and
were placed in Jail. Mrs. Night
;neale's husband was also placed
under arrest and will be witness
in the case The police have known
of the existence of this house for
sometime but waited for an opor-
tune time in which to make the raid.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13
Arrested Alleged Prostitutes
Mrs. Dick Nshtens.le and two Girl. Taken At Jarvis
" street-Officers to Clean up the City if Possible
Other Arrests May Follow

Mrs. Nightingale is the mother of
a small babe, and she was left to
take charge of the little one, after
the others were placed in Jail. She
made an attempt to escape, but her
plans were foiled
The officers state that all the
women of such class will lie run
out of the city if possible, and will
make life miserable for them in the
meantime
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13
Trv To Burn Lumber Yard

and also put out this one. Both
fires had been started from weeds.
with lumber piled on top, This
concern is making extensive im-
provements at this yard, and the
fire in a few minutes would have
been beyond control.
John Ehr and BeI,j. Bradford left
for the west, where they will spend
six weeks, sightseeing and attend
ing to business.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13

The auditing committee of which
Alderman LeSueur is chairman, has
issued a report showing that the
city of NIinot is in debt to the ex-.
tent Of 9.s4o.26, or 3s34.56 beyond
the debt limit, which together with
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13
Tenckcrs' Examination

The next teachers examination
will be given on May 28th ana 1''A
at the court house in Minot and the
school house in Bowbells. All
teachers holding permits and con-
additional certificates issued at the
March examination will be eS-
nocted to take this test. Work Will
heein at $3.50 Friday morning.
E. G. Warren,
Supt. of Schools
FOR sALE-120O lb. horse, heaVy
single wagon, and light set express
harness. Inuuire 80 E. First st.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13

Peter lldvedsen and William
Hetherton have bought the West
View hotel at North Portal, con-
sideration, $45,000.00 and have tax
en- charge of the same. They are
both in that city and will give the
business their personal attention.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13
BEYOND DEBT LIMIT

the interest, makes the city in debt
eight or nine thousand dollars be-
ysnd the debt limit. We have arriv-
ed at a state when we will have to
"a little slow for a time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13
MINOT MEN BUY PORTAL HOTEL

The West View is brick structure,
which has made it's builder mint
of money. Mr.. Ildvedsen who owns
tho Great Northern hotel in this
city, has sold the furnishings and
leased the building.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13
Farmer Must Pay For Auto
Fenced Road and Did Not Use the Proper Precautions
Auto Going at High Rate Of Speed Crashes
Into the Fence and Was Wrecked

tearing along the road, and smash
bang, they ran into Gilligan's barb
wire fence, adm they, were scattered
over the prairie in all directiona
The auto Was wrecked, and 50 was
the wire fence. The owner Of the
machine had Gillisan arrested, and
tho man settled the case BY paying
for the damage done to the 'ar
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13

Mrs Frank Bailey who was oper-
ated upon for appendicitis at the
Northwestern hospital, has recover
ed sufficiently to return to her nome
northwest of town.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13

J. J Somers the "Critic Poet has
been up on the Mesaba Iron range
in Minnesota all winter, and will re-
.turn to NIinot soon. Evidently he
is not over enthusiastic concerning
that state as seen by the following
poem: ..
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13

Never before in the history OF the
Scofield Implement Co. have SO
many drills been disposed o. anu
the Independent is given the credit
for large share of the business.
This concern has sold forty-fiVe
Van Brunt drills, selling the 'as'
one on May s.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13
About 40 Per Cent Completed

P ]. Throdahl, who has travelled
over this part of the state extensive
ly during the past week, reports
that about forty per cent OF tEe
seeding has been done. At Carpio
he saw a field of wheat that was
about four inches high, last Satur-
day.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13

d. W. Gilligan Of LaAf0Lrs fenced
1 portion OF his farm, thru which
there had been a road for three
Years sn@ did not take the precautien
to place 4 pole or board rot 1eas
than sixteen feet long at the top OF
tho fence across tho Highway ~ q
warning, as prescribed by law. An
auto with four occupants came
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13

to about S450,000. Four hundred
quarters OF Ward county land sold
at an average price Of about ST
per acre.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13

The Mcknight Land Co. OF Russell
ho,oht 10 600 acres of school land IN
the Ward county sale recently.
Some of the NIinot Shrlners arg
talking of going to the blowout IN
! Louisville, Ky, in an auto me y
moatinp ocurs from June Z to IL
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13
Far Sale or Exchange

For Sale or EXCHANGE
Ten fine acres adjoining the city
limits on the west, suitable for
truck gardening and poultry, good
house and barn, wih sell cheap or
would consider suitable farm prop
erty close in. Address H. care OF
the Independent.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13

H, A. Hurd, who will build the
Elks' Home has gone east y buy
the material, The corner stone Cor
the building will be laid with ap-
propriate ceremonies May %.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13

Mrs. Mary Wright, the murderer
of her foster daughter, Babe Cox,
was taken to the penitentiary last
week. where sho will serve five
wears. T'c woman seemed cheerful
and says that she is innocent, and
will prove the fac: some day. Judge
Cowan denied her motion tor a new
trial.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13

Judge Goss will hold term OF
district court at Williston May "a
where he will be for about three
weeks
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13

H. Benno's little son was severely
injured when one Of his fingers be-
came tangled in a disc, and was cut
off at the first joint. The little fel-
low is receiving medical attention
in this city.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13

STRAYED-One black COW giving
milk, white spots and horns, four
Years old. disappeared on Gath
April Kindly notify Joseph sys,
burlington, N. D., Route 2.s5-1S 5-2O+
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13

The eight months old baby dau-
ghter, Avis, Of Mr.. and Mrs. Al
Cooper, died at Shafer, Mckenzie
county, last week Mr.. Cooper IS
manager of bank at that place.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13

DR.. Archie D. McCannel is at
Fargo attending the annual meeting
of the Medical association of the
state He will go to the Twin cities
the latter part of the week whert
he will meet his mother and sister
from Toronto, who will spend three
months in Ninot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13

Mrs. C. H. Salter, aged y years,
died at the Northwestern hospital at
a. m on May 5. She is survived
by a husband and five children.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13

McCannel has arranged a dark
room, which is invaluable FOR the
inspection of eyes. Everything is
eight up-to-date.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-13
DR.. Jones Is Called Here

night Dr. Jones is very orcef"l ana
a call preacher full OF ana
Tones d. notable he
England where ne
before
coming America He man
43 of has wife ana
considered good
elect
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-10
PITIFUL TALE TOLD OF
DEATH AND LOST CASH
Defendant Says Defective Sew
er Caused Ruin

A pitiful story was told in Justice
w. H. Smiths court yesterday by
Charles de Vincienzi. who was sued by
F. Simonart and his wife. Mary Simon
art, for s240 due on a written contract
for the lease of stable and dwelling
house at lombard and Laguna streets.
The sewer was unconnected and my
wife got typhoid fever and died." said
De Vincienzi. THAT was the first of
my troubles. Then 1 was arrested be-
cause could not comply with the
board of health requirements in re-
gard to the flooring of the stable. The
result of that was / was forced out.
My business was ruined. I lost my
horses and wagons and today 1 own
nothing but these clothes in which 1
stand. When / went into the place /
was worth $1,000
De Vincienzi noticed Mrs. Simonart
smiling. Look at that cruel LADY," he
burst forth. You have ruined me.
You have killed my wife. Take my
clothes-take my baby. 1 have nothing
else and can not pay this debt
Judge Smith took the case under sub
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-10
BURGLARS REAP RICH
HARVEST LOOTING FLAT
Numerous Thefts Reported at
Police Headquarters

Burglars reaped harvest in the fiat.
2427 Franklin street, occupied by the
families of Emil Magner and Hubert
c. Levy, Thursday afternoon. From
Levy's apartments jewelry and silver
ware valued at s99S and from Mag
ner's apartments iewelry valued at
S12o50 were stolen.
The residence of j. D. Cornell, S3e
Wisconsin street, was entered Thurs
day night and jewelry and coin of the
value of S119.25 stolen. James Miller's
residence at 1915 Franklin street was
entered and SIS stolen. The office of
DR.. Charles Whitley, 1926 Fillmore
street was entered and seven gold
crowns and gold plate valued at S22
stolen.
Fred Peach florist. 3041 Baker street.
met two soldiers in a restaurant at
$500 Greenwich street Thursday morn
ing lie had a gallon of wine with him
and at his invitation the soldiers ac-
companied him TO the nursery to sam
pie the wine They drank freely till
one of the soldiers struck Peach a. vio-
lent blow rendering him unconscious,
and robbed him of $14-
It. J. Whelan was relieved of a purse
containing S72 on Third street car
Thursday night, and G. Mejima was re-
lieved of a gold watch on a Kearny
street car.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-10

CLERK is BANKRUPT-CharIes r. Smurr. a
clerk. dled a petition IN bankruptcy yesterday.
His liabilities are Sl.e30.22s no assets
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-10
WILL BE REELECTED AS
rPAPYRUS CLUB PRESIDENT
Fellow Members Renominate
Mrs. Arthur Cornwall

The Papyrus club members made UP
their ticket of officers yesterday for
the coming year, the nominations being
made from the floor.
Mrs. Arthur Cornwall, who has been
president for the last year, was unani-
mously chosen for reelection, and the
others selected were: First vice presi-
dent, Mrs. V. Walsh; second vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Ida Jones: recording secre
tary. Mrs n. f. Remington; correspond
ing secretary, Mrs Lee Lessf treasurer
Mrs. Charles Stallman: directors, OF
w.om five Will be elected Mrs. w. p
Webster Mrs. L. c. Pistolesi, Mrs. G.
Mason Kline, Mrs. III. Brown, Mrs e. O.
Rteser, Mrs. r. E.. Revalk, Mrs. Guy
Borland, Mrs. Charles Ludkey, Mrs
Robert Christie, Mrs. Eugene Folsom
and Mrs. Clyde Brown.
As delegates to the state federation
convention at Del Monte next month
Mrs. II. #. Remington and Mrs. G d.
Frisbie were named.
The election of officers will be held
at the next business meeting, the Sec
ond Friday in May.