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carried enormous stocks which constantly drew crowds from every section near ans remote They granted extensive credits to chieftains and tribes dispatched their vessels to Europe and the West Indies laden with peltries, furs. dried meats and fruits' baskets, garments and blankets of Indian manufacture; nuts, rosin, tar medical roots and barks, indigo, tobacco and many other products of the country bringing return cargoes of every kind of merchandise. from articles of luxury for the rich and refined to utensils and wares for the humblest home; whole ship loads of salt: and from the West Indies car goes of sugar and molasses. It is need less to say that they made great profits and established a commercial power and 1nf1uence that was never equalled by any business firm in the south prior to the civil war involving annually many mil lions of dollars in their transactions.
 Their oath of allegiance to Spain se- cured for them the right of citizenshir and they were grantees of vast tracts Of land which became in after years subjects of endless law suits and fre- ouent legal investigation under our gov ernment. Toward the end of it's career this mighty house feJ | all the Indian tribes largely in it's and was com fSHeN eo aSScSpt lrofA nem Tn payment great tracts of landN mich were duly ceded by treaty. The Choctaws thus ef- fected the settlement of a debt of s4o,- 0o0 by grant of nearly 100000 acres, and the Lower Creeks and Seminoles-- McGillivray then being dead-liquidated a much larger debt by the grant of a million and half acres on the Apalach- icola river Elaborate maps were made by highly educated Spanish surveyors They also advanced large sums to the officials of the Spanish government at Mobile
 During the Spanish period some of the partners resided in Mobile in splendid mansions, furnished in style of taste and elegance. and they lived in what has been described as princely magni1cence. :
 When William Pauton and John Les , lie retired from business, two brothers John and James Innerarity, became members under the firm name of John Forbes and Company. All of the part ners except McGillivray were related either by ties of blood or marriage. and were connected with wealthy and aris- tocratic families in Cuba and the city of Madrid, Spain.
 Truly can 1t be said, in the words of Carlyle: Commerce Is King" The man that supplies the government with food and clcth.ng for the man behind the gun Is great power in the land
 What change from the canoe and it's Indian boatnar to the mogul engine and it's train of Iron and coal. often won der If we really appreciate and are thankful for our blessings.
 Blount Springs, Ala. Aug 2eth, 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
TAKING THE CURE AT
 KING EDWARDS RESORT

yourself content with fish, roast meat or chicken, green vegetables, and stewed fruit and. as for drink, water, diluted claret or Pilsener beer must suffice. Woe to him whose choice strays to made dishes, pastry. cheese or spirits! For these he must abjure as long as he stays at Marienbad.
 To rest while without taking "4O winks' is. the patients next problem, and when heD has worked through 1t he will probably stroll along to concert or make an excursion among the delightful pine- clad hills that inclose the Marienbad val ley.
 When evening approaches the gardens and promenade fill with people. They sit about at small tables, and sip their coffee, whilst listening to the band.
 Your last meal is a. light supper at ' o'clock and by you should be in bed.
 The normal length of the "cure'' is four weeks. It is said, however, that Amer jeans, with characteristic energy, have been known to compress it into something like half that time.
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near the village of Bucksville another important one was on the margin of the creek where. in after years, stood the house of the hon ored and beloved pioneer, Andrew Mo- Laughlin, the beautiful expanse of val ley there being always favorite locality among the Indians. Still another and a very prominent one was at the famous big spring at Elyton. The north and south, the east and west trails crossed here. and it was in those days a popular resort for the Indian hunters with their furs and peltries, dried venison and exchange for goods, and for the Indian belles to obtain their dress goods, beads and cheap jewelry, for which they paid in articles of their handiwork, such as moccasins, leggings, feather ornaments soft and beautiful buckskins tanned by themselves then dyed rich yellow tint These were made into coats and vests brooches and gloves by the skilled work men in Mobile. They also brought large quantities of dried peaches. chestnuts, chinquapins. hazenuts, medical herbs and roots. West of the emporium of trade the principal camp was on the Mulberry river, on what was afterward the broad and fertile acres of the Drennen planta- ton, owned by Mir. Walter Drennen,
 
 canoe landing was where the fine bridge now stands on the road leading from Philadelphia to Marion and Birmingham. At this same spot in 1S13 Coffee's com mand camped for several days. thence coming to their camp at the Cold spring, in the vale of Ravens Graz, near Blount Springs The wagon road cut through the forest by Coffees soldiers can still plainly be seen. This trading station of Pauton. Leslie & Co.,, on the Mulberry river was a very important one, as 1t was in the midst of a populous Indian settlement whose villages were thiokly scattered in the rich, level lands of the rivers valley, and 1t also drew the trade of all that region now comprised In Gull man and Winston counties and much of western Jefferson county. Before the ad- vent of the white race and from a date unknown to us, the region along the Black Warrior and much of its upper streams, covering large area, by agree ment between the Creeks and ChOctaws, had been considered as neutral territory, and as hunting ground for both tribes; neither without consent of the other could have a settlement therein; but when mu- tually agreed upon their villages could be established and all remained peaceful be- tween them. The women cultivated fields of corn, beans and pumpkins and small orchards of the rcd or Indian peach ana none or oetteT hdVor were ever seen In the markets. Tho men hunted bears wolves deer and viidf turkeys and trapped upon the rivers and creeks for beavers and otters, whose aisius were very valuable. Fish were abundant Tn all the streams and the woods were full of wild bees, which furnlshes plenty of delicious honey for every household. lt was the custom of the Indians. even in the early years of the French dominion. to convey their produce in fleet of a dozen or more canoes to Mobile, and un- der Spanish rule the number was in creased to 30 and 40 canoes
 The stores and warehouses of Pauton, Leslie & Co.,. in Mobile and Pensacola,
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From the Philadelphia Public Ledger
 When you are at Marienbad, where Englands King spends his summer holi- day the first sound you hear Is tap, tap, tap! at your bedroom door. ? ''Half-past 5! Time to get up!'
 "All right! you growl in reply. railing, while you slowly get out of bed, against the absurd tyranny of medicinal waters that insist on being taken so early in the day.
 Sallying forth, you find the Marienbad world already astir. Water drinkers are converging from all sides to the spring. Each one, on arrival, provides himself with a glass, and goes forward to receive his daily dose. You join the waiting hle. Soon it is your turn, and the attendant maiden, for a modest coin, fills you a bumper You take it aside, and eye It keenly. holding 1t to the light. Then surreptitiously sniffing, you taste Is eau tiously. The flavor, it appears, Is not un- pleasant. You are treasured, and, assum- ing a resigned air, you drain the glass;
 Elated by this proof of your courage, you walk out. The band is playing, the promenade crowded. Here you may see the crowned heads, millionaires, great singers, and all the other celebrities who frequent Marienbad.
 There IS a peCulldTlty Ol tuc pidSO 'h1e will quickly strike you-the stoutness of many of the visitors. As the Baron von Seidsplitf himself man of girth, re- marked to an English friend. There are many thick people at Marienbad.'
 Hunger by this time probably pos sesses you, for 1t is o'clock; but do not expect a hearty breakfast. Crisp rolls, or toast, and fragrant coffee, will be enough. served in the open air. To a favored few, an egg or small plate of cold meat, is permitted
 Curious morning tasks are prescribed for some of the patients. MT. K, for in stance, is ordered piping hot mud bath; while MT. 2. follows the terrain" cure. This consists in walking an increased distance each day, so as gradually to strengthen the organs of which the func- tions are impaired. Most people, how ever, spend their time in reading, writing or lounging.
 The welcome call to dinner draws all together about 1 o'clock. Again the fare is simple, the motto being, Nothing very sour, nothing very sweet, nothing very salt, nothing very fat" Even the res- taurants are not allowed to provide dishes harmful to the "cure." So you make
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Discovery in TIahtwads.

From the Boston Traveller.
 Speaking of tightwads, a little Texas paper has unearthed a triumvirate of parsimony that make the estimable Hetty Green look like a green and giddy young spendthrift. It says:
 Ut Is reported that three of the stin- giest men in the state were in town yes- terday. One of them will not drink as much. water he wants unless 1t Is from another mans we'll The second forbids any of his family from writing anything but a small hand, as 1t Is a waste of ink to make large letters. The third stops his clock at night in order to save wear and tear on the machinery. All of them decline to take their county paper on the ground that it is a terrible strain on their spectacles to read newspa- pers even in the daytime
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05

When departing from the city don't be in a hurry. You can secure quick service in side the Terminal Station at Lunch and Dining Room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-05
Not All There,

From the Chicago Record Herald.
 What kind of man is Rodney Me Nibbs?"
 "Oh, he's the kind that would present you with the second volume of a book and not know 1t"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02

fore they must serve their masters,
or lose their fat jobs.
The whole Minnesota terminal sit
uation looks as though it was rugged
against lIhe grain grow CTS of the Da-
kotas. To the numerous complaints
of unjust dockage made by shippers
from this state, we are told by the
Board of Trade men to get cleaners
and ship clean grain.
The society has positive knowledge
of numerous instances, where grain
was thoroughly cleaned before ship
ment, and yet This same grain was
docked to the tune of two pounds.
Now if it be true that the installa-
tion of cleaners will do away with all
dockage, how does it happen that
grain cleaned as stalled, was docked
In replying to this question Board of
Trade men say that they cannot al
ways go by sample, they have to 60
behind it, so to say as many farmers
are dishonest, and allowance must be
made for this. .,,.a.ss.,..ss-.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02
Albert Clementich
Forged Check
Son OF Prominent Mouse River Valley Farmer
Gets into Trouble -Returns Merchandise
and Money and Is Set at Liberty

Albert j. Clementich, son Of Jos.
Clementich, a wealthy Grano farmer,
was placed under arrest Friday night,
having forged a check on his father
for $140. The young man, who is
not OF age left his home some months
ago, and claims that his father owes
him $140 70 labor done On rle farm
the past season. He wet to Gordon
Bros. store Friday and ought bill
of goods amounting to go, but said
that all the money he had was a check
for $140 given by his father. The
merchants cashed the check, but grew
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02
Have Organized
Basket Ball Team

The young !A7les o. the College Of
Commerce have 3rshl'::i baske.
ball team. Mrs. SIossme;ster who
has been a memb" of the Y. NJ. G..
A. gymnasium classes in Minneapolis
for a number of years believes in
this fine exercise for girls who spend
whole days in the school room. Mrs.
Stossmeister is fond of the game for
its own sake.too, and will play on the
team. The large college hall is
splendidly adapted 10 the purpose.
The parapharnalia supplied to the
school is the best in the market.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02
SURREY NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Ray have re-
turned home from visit in Illinois.
James Yoder, Of Rugby visited
friends here last week.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. James Angle, this week.
Mr. and Mrs. G. q. Dreeher gave
their son, Paul a surprise party last
Monday evening, 1t being his six
teenth birthday.
J. j. Larsen, who has been suffer
ing from an attack of rheumatism,
is improving.
Sarah Perry, Miss Bremen, Myrtle
and Harvey Fox had ,acation last
Friday.
Earl Champlil left for Minnesota
Tuesday night.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02
Society of Equity Not Political
Party.

Farm products it's primary ob)e T..
Also Justice for the farmer. The
Society," of Equity dis not i | politics.
nor is it allied with any political
party, or any factions. 1t rs like
the Standard Oil Co., in that ut at
tends to it's own affairs rewards It's
friends, and Furnishes those who de-
fea!. the measures advo -sted Dy IT..
The dockage of grain us gene@lly
admitted to be an arbitrary method
Of ddspoilng the graingrower' for
while there is chaff, in much OF the
grain shipped, it does not contain
dirt in the ordinary sense, on rne
contrary the so called dirt is IN mos
instances wild oats, or other voiun-
teer matter which grows up with cne
grain. and has commercial Vatue,
Owing to the fact thet grain cleaners
are not installed in I'll Of the local
elevators the grain Is shipped as 1T
Is taken in. The almost universal
complaints Of shippers of grain to
the Minnesota Terminals, that they
are not fairly. treated in "he matter OF
dockage caused the society to take
the matter up, investigate dt thoroly
and It finds as the result of its tnvesti-
cations, that the complaints OF the
shippers are justified in nearly all
instances.
The inspectors appointed by the
State of Minnesota owe their posi-
tions to influences surrounded by tne
elevator trust, and the Board OF APP
peals get their position largely
through the same Influence. there
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02

suspicious and made an inquiry wnen
i: was found that the check was
forged one. The police were notified
and young Clementich wDs arrested
and placed in the city Jail He ad-
r:.::ttttel that ie forged the check and
that he realizes now that ne dons
wrong. He gave back the clot ...4s
and the money that had been given
him by Gordon Bros, and securing
ais check ore it up. The case
against him was not pushed and he
was given his liberty.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02
Seven Car Loads OF Sugar.

The Reed Transfer Co., has devel7
oped into one of the big Industries of
lMinot. Seven drays are kept busy
and the big ware house is kept f1lled
most of the time. This week, the
company will unload seven car loads
of beet sugar, manufactured at Bill
ings, Montana, and sent here to be
distributed about Northwestern N.
Dakota. The seven car loads repre-
sent 100000 pounds of sugar, the
largest single shipment of sugar ever
received i'm MinOt.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02

Herman Matson, a prominent
young farmer from northeast of Mi
not and Miss Elma Mann from the
same vicinity were united in marri-
age Tuesday afternoon at the Swed-
ish Lutheran parsonage in this city,
by Rev. Mr.. Peterson. The couple
left that night for a three weeks
honeymoon in the east. They will
visit the groom's former home at
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02
MATSON-MANN NUPTIAL S

Stockholm, Wis, and will spend
some time at the brides old home at
Mankato, MINI.
The groom is an energetic young
man of sterling qualities. About
eight years ago he filed on his farm
and has been very successful. The
bride is charming young woman
The couple have a host of friends
who wish them happiness.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02
Water System
Practically Completed
Machinery Started for tho First Time this Week.
Minot Has First Glass Water Supply--City
Will Be Provided With Incubator Test

the city will be provided with an in
cubator test, which will prove invalu-
able from time to time, in making the
test. That Minot will have good
supply of almost pure water, is "a GER
tainty.
The water users are being notified
to install their water meters at once
for they will not be allowed to con-
nee: with the new system until this
regulation has been complied with
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02

The water works system for Mlno.
has been practically completed, and
by the end of the week, all of the pipes
will have been laid. The engines at
the new pumping plant were started
up Monday, and a test of the pipes
will be made this week. 1t will be
but a few days until she water, 80
per cent. pure will be flowing all thru
the new mains. The water will be
tested by specialist from Boston as
soon as the plant is completed, and
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02
Edwin White Sells Out
Ice Cream Manufac' urer Sells Interest in Busi'
ness to s. J..LaDue-WilI Travel in the 4
West Where He May Locate -

Edwin J. White sold his interest in
the White Bros. ice cream factory and
grocery store on the North side to
s. J. LaDue, cashier OF the Union
National Bank, and about Dec. 10th.
will leave with his wife for the west,
where ;hey will spend several months
sight seeing. If Mr.. White finds a
location in the west that suits him,
he will 20 into business after time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02

The 'Leven O'clock Roast the popu-
lar Elks' annual journal will be pub
lished this week, the issue to be out
Friday morning. Arthur c. Hanson,
the we'll known publisher has his stan
of correspondents working overtime.
I
Some facts are to be told about GER
tain Elks that they'd rather were left
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02

Mr.. White has been particularly sue.
cessful in business in this city, start
ing in on a small scale eight years
ago. Two or three years ago, he
disposed OF his half interest to hie
brother Eldon, who will remain In
the business as ative manager. This
II perhaps the best equipped Ice
cream factory in the state.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02

John Graves from Des Lacs, left
Sunday with his car for Clyde, Mo-,
where he has bought a farm. Mr..
Graves did exceedingly well at farm
ing in North Dakota, making enough
money in a few years to buy farm
in Missouri. This is something he
could not have done in Missouri, in
the same length of time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02
Elks' Paper To Be Issued

unsaid, and taken all in all, the Roast
is likely to be simply scandalous.
Editor Hanson has sent out the
word that hush money with the name
of the donors attached may be thrown
over the oransom of the Public Drug
Co., or left at the Independent office
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02

Prof. and Mrs. Stossmeister were
the guests Of DIR. and Ms Kron Of
Kenmare for Thanksgiving dinner,
Miss Rose Martz whc is Mrs Dr..
Krons sister is st.lden: at the COZ
leee and has retu-I.i af.e- the usdal
Thanksgiving va,al,l.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02
Thirteenth Wedding
Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson Celebrate the Day
Enjoy Their Hospitality ->-.44

at suitable hour delicious lunch
was served. Many of those present
we're old timers, who associated with
the Johnson family in the old plon-
eer days, and many stories OF the
good old times were told during the
course of the evening.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02

Postmaster Ole Garnes from
Powers Lake, was a Minot visitor
Tuesday. Mr.. Garnes says that
Powers Lake is growing very rapid
ly, there being five general sores,
two banks, and a third one starting.
The work on the railway from Stan
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02

The Palace Clothing store is ad-
vetising a special sale in this issue.
The Palace, while not l.he largest
store in Minot, has been quite sue
cessful.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02

A. D. Atherton and wife left this
week for Plymouth, Pa. where they
will spend the winter with relatives
Mr. Atherton will visit his sister
Mrs. E. r. Peckens, who is eighty
years old, and whom h- has no.
seen for years. He expects this viii
be his last visit to the east
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02
POWERS LAKE GROWING

ley to- Powers Lake has been srls-
penden for the winter, but will 10
taken up in the early spring. Mr..
business men of that locality, having
been in business there for five years,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02

The County Commissioners met
Wednesday for their regular month
" meetdnx, Today the Mountrail
county commissioners are here, and
an endeavor is being made to make
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02
COMING BACK

the Pacific coast, and writes John
Ehr that he expects to return soon
This will be good news to the many
friends of the family.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02
CHARLIE KELLY

Chas. Kelley, one of the oldtime
Ward county farmers, who sold his
farm and moved west month or two
ago, does not like the conditions on
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02

The palatical home of James john
son at Rulington was the scene of a
merry throng Saturday Might, the
occasion of which was the thirtieth
wedding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
lanes Johnson. About forty-dve
guests were entertained at cards and
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02

Mss Lola ss.c IA of Carpto. Mss
Sadie Chapman Of Sn"tal. Weslay
Anderson # Ralto.r were am.ns 'he
students of the C,l!eSc 1t CcDne-ce ce
who went home for the rhanksgiv-
ing festivities.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02

For. Sale:-I will sell my home
stead s. w. IA in section 81, town
ship 157, range 90, fifteen ares
broke and good we'll, for $3.50 per
acre. One half cash and the balance
on time. Write and inquire Of
VIM. Brown, 121 Broadway st.
12-2-tf Eau Claire, Wis.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02

The Great Nothern yard office was
destroyed by fire Saturday night, and
the following night the fire depart
ment was called out on account Of
the burning out of chimney at the
Great Northern passenger depot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02
MASONS HOLD ELECTION

The annual election of officers for
Star in the West lodge, No. SO, "A. F.
and A. NJ, was held Thursday night
and results as follows:
Jos Grove, w. M. "
Louis J. Byerly, IS. w. Mx
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-02

:, Sam Clark hied himself away east
ward Friday, where he will be gone
for several days, looking after bust
ness.