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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-08

by Gov. Burke. He is man fully
capable of filling this important posi-
ton, having been engaged in tho
grain business in the state for tho
past twenty years.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-08

James Hulet returned from the
homestead at Jerome, where he spent
several days. He was accompanied
by his, daughter, Mrs. Coons, who
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-07-06
Long kimOnas only
85C

great offer OF $50 long
figures fancy stripes and
one and TWO inch bands Pink lavender black white
grounds all Sizes values $L75 and s2OO this
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-07-06

oVtoN with the and
be
the valley Hard accomplished these
Times-promoter., 1909-02-11
Quartet Fined for Assault.

Four cases of assault and battery
were compromised in Justice Nichols
court at Eudora today. The defend
ants were L. Nunnery, Barksdale
Bradford, Jim Riley, jr., and Rufe
Williams, all residents of the Cub
Lake community.
The trial was the result of a free
for-all fight INDUCED in at the band
saw mill near Cub Lake several days
ago. Messrs. Nunnery and Riley be-
gan fighting and Nunnery inflicted a
knife wound upon Riley, cutting him
about the head. Nunnery and Brad
ford then mixed up and Williams
joined in the melee.
All parties submitted their case and
Nunnery and Bradford were flned $40
each and Riley and Williams $3.50
each.
Times-promoter., 1909-02-11
REPAIRS ON JAIL COMPLETED
DeSoto Has Safe, Sanitary Building for
Law ViolatOrs.

DeSoto County now has one of the
best jails in the state. For the price
of $3.50 F. M. Dobson & Co. have
made the old building fire and vermin
proof, and will be comparatively i'm
possible for prisoners to escape.
The repairs on the Jail consisted in
removing practically everything but
the outside walls from the old build
ing and replacing with substantial,
indestructible material the floors,
doors and ceiling.
Concrete and steel are used through
out the building, both for ceiling and
flooring and the walls are reinforced
with steel and concrete several inches
thick. There is no wood exposed in
side the Jail, hence fire is impossi-
BILE. A new contrivance that the old
Jail dis not have is a trap door, to
be used in hanging condemned pris-
oners. 1t is almost the invariable
custom now to have all executions
private and .DeSoto county is pre-
pared for such an occasion should it
arise.
Times-promoter., 1909-02-11
DAYS DOTS

In this month we celebrate the
birthdays of our two great national
heroes Lincoln and Washington
names which bring a thrill of pride to
every patriots heart. Think what a
glorious country this would be il
every heart pulsed with the same
noble ideals that animated the hearts
and stirred the breasts Of Washington
and Lincoln.
The young folks are anticipating "a
big timeo at the Valentine party next
Friday night.
Miss Mable Ellis, of Memphis, visi-
ted friends here Saturday and Sun
day.
Misses Annie and Addie Nelms en-
tertained with a pound party last Fri
Times-promoter., 1909-02-11
POPLAR CORNER PICK.UPS.
Old Hughey Advises "Boys" to Hitch up
Old Beck and Get Busy.

Well, boys we had plenty of rain
last Friday to do for while and a
little storm with it. No harm done
as have heard of.
Mr.. Charley Gartrell spent the day
at the Corner last Saturday surveying
Old Hughey's land.
Remember preaching at the Corner
ond 3rd Sunday at II O'Clock a. m.
Esq. Gatlin will come to the hills
every few days, rain or shine. l don't
blame him. The bottom isn't as
healthy as the hills. He says he al
ways get something good to eat in
the hills.
Robt. Jepson from Robinsonville,
was visiting at the Corner last Sum
day.
I am informed that there is case
of smallpox on the Hanna section,
near Lynchburg, among the negroes.
DR.. Loyejoy passed the Corner last
Sunday going to see a sick boy of Mr..
Hy Smiths.
Sunday school at the Corner has
opened up again. The weather has
been too bad a part of the time this
winter.
Boys, the time is at hand when /
want everyone of you that is going to
turn old Beck to go to work pre-
pairing your land for another crop.
Clean up those thickets, ditch those
little bottoms that have been laying
out for years and they will make you
some fine corn.
OLD HuGHEY.
Times-promoter., 1909-02-11
day evening. Each guest reports a
delightful time.

day evening. Each guest reports a
delightful time.
Mr.. Paul Womaek visited his broth
er, Clifford, in Memphis last Sunday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Roll, an old and re-
spected citizen, was buried last Sun
day in Kinds Chapel cemetery. She
left many relatives to mourn her
loss.
We have delightful little club in
our new school building which only
wish could have its duplicate in every
one else's neighborhood. While at
first we met with some opposition,
that has all passed away and one of
the most delightful features of this
club is the spirit of harmony and
good helpful fellowship which per-
vades every one and every thing un-
dertaken by its members. Every one
deems it pleasure to attend one of
its meetings. We should endeavor to
make our community the brightest,
best, most cheerful, helpful, and hap
piest community in the world. We
can do this by every one doing his
part. OLD MAID.
Times-promoter., 1909-02-11
Real Estate Transfers.

E. J. Burrus to T. w. Burrus-16C
acres miles west of Eudora. Con-
sideration 81 900.
Mrs. Kathrine Miller to r. L. Red
ding and E. P. Davis-P. M. Miller es-
tate. Consideration $1,000.
E. w. Finn, Gd'n., to VIM. Schultz
-One-sixth interest in 800 acres near
Olive Branch. Consideration S72O.
Cage Pope to Eddie Cross-52 acres
of Ragland Division. Consideration
$939.
W. B. j. Perry to Monroe Gatten-
240 acres, Armstead place near Walls.
Consideration $500.
Times-promoter., 1909-02-11
on at this meeting.

| on at tnlS meeting.
These amendments were unani
mously indorsed and adopted by YOU
delegates to the State Convention
and their present ratification means
much for the future prosperity and
perpetuation of the Union in this
State.
We believe the membership has full
confidence in the wisdom of its con-
vention, composed of two or more
representatives from nearly every
county in the state, and have also
faith and trust in the patriotism and
integrity Of the officers they elected.
The adoption of these amendments
means much toward upholding the
hands of your officers in carrying out
the policies of the Union as expressed
by the people through their represen-
tatives in convention assembled, and
in promoting plans for the good of
the order, which they may wish to
present to the membership from time
to time.
1t is not thought that there will be
any material opposition to the pro-
posed measures, but as a tWo-third
vote is required to change any sec
tion OF the constitution it is especially
urged that you be present to hear the
amendments.read. A..full vote desired
and it is hoped the measures proposed
will meet your Endorsement as unani-
mously as they were adopted by our
convention. Fraternally,
G. r. HIGHToWER, President
Oxford, Miss, Feb. 8, 1909.
Times-promoter., 1909-02-11
Attention, Every Member Farmers Union

There will be an important meeting
of your local on Saturday, February
goth, and you are urgently requested
to attend.
Your local secretary has been fur
nished copies of the several amend
ments proposed to our constitution
and they will be presented and voted
Times-promoter., 1909-02-11
Notice to EglSlteYs.

Hunting is positively forbidden on
the Black Ankle, Smith, Farmer and
Pointer places, or any other land
owned or controlled2by Banks g Co.
Any person or persons found hunting
on our lands viii be vigorously prose-
euted.
1-8-tf BANKS & CO.
Times-promoter., 1909-02-11
FLORIDA LETTER
Major Dockery Discusses Different Sub.
jects of General in,erest.
Maitland, Fla, Feb. 6, 1909.

| Last week When you had ice and
snow we had cold clustering winds
and while we saw no frost, the flow-
ers, tender plants and vegetables
were killed and look today a mourn
ful wreck of beauty and good living,
but this morning the sky is blue and
without cloud; the air is balmy, the
sun bright and warm and everybody
gone fishing. They catch any amount
of trout, perch of different varieties,
and good many other kinds easily,
and like. them, but don't think the
Florida lake fish can compare with
our Coldwater cat, and while I like
fish rarely eat it.
Tuesday, you remember, was ground
hog day. had forgotten its signif-
cance till Yankee called my atten-
ton to it. He says it is a fixed SUI
perstition in his country that ground
hogs wake up from their winters nap
that morning and come out and if the
sun shines SO they can see their shad-
oWs on the ground all is right and no
more cold weather, but if they don't
see their shadows, they go into their
holes again and stay there for forty
days, knowing it will be bleak and
cold during that time. I didn't see
any ground hog, but it was dark,
gloomy morning and if he came out
| judge he went back again.
Most people have some supersti-
ton. know quite number who
won't begin piece Of work on Fri
day. because it brings bad luck, and I
know of others equally absurd that
were planted in our minds in infancy
by our old black mammas or other
negroes who believed in and loved to
tell raw head and bloody bone stories. |
The oranges were not hurt, but the
guavas and figs and bananas were
killed to the grolfsd. The guava is
a fruit that grows wild and is used
for jellies and preserves. The fruit 10
about the size Of ah Elberta peach
and is full of small seed and tastes
more like the roay-pop than any other
fruit
The packing houses are still run
ming to their full capacity and ship
ping oranges and grape fruit to all
PARTS Of the country. The price is
low but brings money and gives en-
ployment to hundreds who would
have to 60 from here or starve but
for the fruit.
DO your people know that there il
a branch OF the Battle Creek Sani.
SarEum near here, managed by the
same people (the geVenth day adven-
5ists) and upon the same plan Of
1t ID midway between
Jhis place and Orlando on a high, dry
point in the white sand and surround
"a by forest Of tall long leaf pines
md on the railroad. / fortunately
nave never been an invalid and neverI
lad necessity for hospitals, sanitar-
ums or medicines and can't prop
9rly advise, butt were an invalid I
md needed such treatment as they
give at Battle Greek, i would prefer
his place in the health bringing J
freezes Of the Florida pines.
The trains are still crowded with
'isitors from the north and every
where else, leaving their winter and
oming to sunshine, and you ought
Q Esee how they enjoy it. They go
are headed even on twenty mile J
orseback rides.
The roads are full of auto machines I
90. 7 saw one pass just now with !
ighteen people going a twenty-five 5
lile trip and to return tonight. d. 5
Times-promoter., 1909-02-11
Non. Resident Notice.
r. r. Lamb

r. T. Lamb
VS.. No. 331l.
John T. McGrath OF al
The State Of Mississippi.
TO JohnaT. McGratll, q citizen Of the
State of Tennessee and residence
of the city Of MeinphiB:
Yea are commanded to appear be-
fore the Chancery Court of the Coun-
ty Of DeSoto in said state on the. A Mon
day Of March, 1863, to defend the suit
in said Court Of r. 7. Lamb, wherein
you are defendant. A proceeding by
attachment in Chsncery
jan 27, 1903.
N. E. WILRoY, Clerk.
2-4-3t r. G. Clifton, ID. @.
w. A. Percy, Sol. for CompPt.
Times-promoter., 1909-02-11
Non Resident Notice.
A. Cook
VS.. No. 1921.
A ppo TCoL

A. Cook
VS.. No. 1921.
Anna Cook
The State of Mississippi.
To Anna Cook, whose residence and
postoffice address is Lamar Boula.
ward, Memphis, Shelby county, Ten
nessee:
You are commanded to appear be-
fore the Chancery Court of the Coun-
ty of DeSoto in said State on the 4th
Monday of March, 1909, to defend
the suit in said Court Of A. Cook,
wherein you are defendant. A pro-
ceeding for divorce
Feb. s, 1909. N. E. WHRoY, Clerk.
2-11-3t r. @. Clifton, D. G.
E. J. Pollard, Solicitor for Comppt.
STRAYED OR STOLEN-One
months old horse colt, unaltered,
black collar, white feet, white spot
in face. J. W. FINN,
2-11-3t Bright, Miss.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-19
DECORATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS

tions and red chrysanthsmums are also
very effective.
The daintiest little place favors. thAs
are very appropriate FOR Christmas. can
be bought: they are tiny evergreen
trees in porcelain jars. some with red
berries, and none OF them over three
inches high. There are also larger Jars
containing trees to correspond, for the
center Of the table.
The salted almonds and candies are
placed In little paper molds. surrounded
by the leaves OF q red paper poinsettia.
II may be q convenience to know
how TO make these brilliant crepe paper
blossoms. as they are rather expensive
to buy IN quantities. yet they are such
attractive decorations that many OF
Sometimes they are fastened here and
there to the branches OF the Christmas
tree. making II look as II It had oursn
gorgeously into flower.
Cut long, pointed petals OF crepe
paper for the poinsettia In three sizes.
and four OF the two and half inch
size. I've OF the four inch size and four
OF the five inch size for each flower
Cut a strip OF wire, wind 10 with q
strip OF the red paper and paste IL on
the back OF each petal Make a little
knob of green paper at the end OF each
of seven little pieces OF wire, wound
with green paper; twist all Of these
pieces OF wire together. and also twist
In the ends Of the 13 wires attached to
the petals. Fasten all OF these together
firmly and then wind the stem OF the
whole flower with green paper. Gid
the tip OF each OF the little green paper
knobs which form the center OF the
poinsettfa, and curve some OF the red
petals upward in natural positions.
There are many little novelties made
for holding the Christmas nuts and
candies. and sometimes tho candies
themselves are made IN appropriate
forms Among the most amusing OF
these Is a little chocolate Santa Claus
with a face OF pink and white sugar,
just descending into or ascending from
a bright red paper chimney.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-19
Coffee Cakes and SnaiIs
Mrs. p. o. Huneker, FruitvaIe, Cal

Mrs. p. o. Hu6eker, Fruitvale, Cal.
Scald two cupfuls OF milk When
lukewarm add one and a half yeast
cakes broken into small pieces. AS
soon as the yeast cakes dissolve add
three and half cupfuls of flour. Beat
thoroughly, cover and let rise one and
a half hours; then add half cupful
each of butter, lard and sugar one egg
unbeaten, one teaspoonful of salt, half
a teaspoonful of cinnamon and enough
-four to knead. Knead until well
mixed, cover and let rise six hours.
Keep in cool place over night to pre-
vent further rising.
In the morning turn the mixture on
a foured bread board and roll into a
long rectangular piece one-quarter of
an inch thick. Brush with melted but
ter and fold from ends toward center.
Cut off pieces three-quarters of an inch
wide. Cover and let rise until light,
twist from ends In opposite directions
and shape in a coil Place in buttered
pans and let rise again.
Bake in moderate oven 20 to 25 min
utes. Cool slightly and brush over with
confectioners sugar moiStened with
boiling water until right consistency
to spread and flavor with vanilla.
Golden Mufiins-Add half cupful of
steamed and sifted squash, one-quarter
full of salt and one-quarter of a cupful
of butter to half cupful OF scalded
milk. When the mixture Is lukewarm
add one-quarter of yeastcake dis
solved in one-quarter of cupful Of
1ukewarm water and two and half
over night. In the morning cut down
and fill buttered muffin rings two-thirds
full. Cover and let rise until light,
abouts30 minutes. Bake in hot oven.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-19

r HE Christmas decorations are a
very important part OF the Christ
mas celebration; It IS hard TO
imagine what the season would seem
like If there were no red berries. no
evergreens, or poinsettias. or holly and
mistletoe. All of these decorations help
TO give an air of cheerfulness and fes-
tivity to the holidays, and Christmas
would not seem like Christmas without
them.
The holly has been rather supplanted
here IN California by the red berries
which grow so plentifully, which can
be gathered in armfuls on some OF the
hills in this part of the state, and can
be bought in the streets for so small a
sum that whoever wishes to can have
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-19

them. OF course, a certain amount of
holly Is also sold at the Christmas sea-
son. but the proportion is small COM
pared with that of the red berries.
Even less of the mistletoe Is used
than of the holly; but It's white berries
are sometimes mingled with the holly's
red in wreaths, and It also serves q
time honored purpose when a sprig OF
1t is tied to the chandelier or suspended
from the center OF the arch of the fold
Ing doors.
1t is only within the last few years
that the poinsettia has come to be
known as the Christmas flower" but
1t is SO cheerful in appearance and
makes such a splendid decoration that
1t would be hard now to get along
without 1t.
The custom of putting wreaths of
evergreen or holly tied with bright
red ribbons in the windows is an at
tractive one. 1t gives the houses a
festive look and you always imagine
when you pass such q place that there
is a decorated Christmas tree stand
ing in the room inside, and that ME
Christmas dinner table is set out with
all the pretty ornamentations to suit
the season.
There are many different ways in
which the table for the Christmas din
ner can be decorated; one that is seen
OLbCuCot 10 LlAC Altl40 lAGcs Which -
placed IN the middle of the table. hung
with ornaments and lighted with tiny
candles. Sometimes. when the table is
q long one, two smaller trees are placed
one near each end, and these are also
lighted and decorated in the same man
ner. 1t is a custom in some families
to put burlesque gifts on the little tree
In the center. hits at the recipients
foibles or anything that will add to
the merriment OF the Christmas dinner,
for this is above all others an informal
feast and Is almost always the occasion
Of big family gathering.
little plaster Santa Claus, sprin-
kled with glittering mica and holding
tiny tree, is often placed near the
center Of the table to preside over the
occasion. All OF the shades on the can
dies or candelabra are red, and so are
the floral decorations when there are
any. Poinsettias are the favorite
flowers for this purpose. but red carna-
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-19
Tomato Pickles
Mrs. WnIrad, stockton, Cal.

One gallon sliced tomatoes, the green
er the better. Salt them in layers and
let them stand over night. Drain them
well. Slice four large onions. Put a
layer of tomatoes in the vessel, then a
few slices of onion; proceed in this way
until they are all put in. Cut green
pepper very fine and spread over the
top. Take one tablespoonful black pep
per, one tablespoonful allspice, two
tablespoonfuls cinnamon. four table
spoonfuls mustard, one tablespoonful
cloves, two tablespoonfuls ginger;
put in a bag, put bag on top of
pickles, pour boiling vinegar on
enough to cover them-then cover the
vessel tightly and let it stand three
weeks without opening.
Mustard Piclxle-One quart large GU
cumbers sliced, one pint small onions,
one cauliflower, three green peppers
sliced. one quart green tomatoes sliced.
Salt them over night, drain, put in a
jar. To one quart of vinegar which has
come to a boil add one cup brown sugar.
Moisten quarter pound mustard and one
tablespoonful -four, add TO boiling vine
gar, boil till it thickens pour over
pickles. Speck of allspice If desired.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-19
Second Prize
Sterling Silver Sugar Spoon
Turkey (Od Virginia Delicious Nut Pudding
Style) Christmas
Mrs. O. w. Jones. Oakland. Cal.

Mrs. o. w. Jones, Oakland, Cal.
Two cups of whole wheat -four, half
a teaspoon salt. half teaspoon soda,
half teaspoon baking powder. one
cup chopped walnuts, one cup chopped
raisins, one cup milk, half a cup New
Orleans molasses, one cup chopped suet
(fine). Sift soda and salt together,
add molasses, stir In milk, add -four
and baking powder well sifted to-
gether, add nuts, raisins. suet. Steam
for three hours. This fills four one
pound baking powder cans three-quar-
ters full. Serve with snowflake sauce
Snowflake Sauce-One and a half
teaspoons butter, half a cup powdered
sugar, one cup milk. one tablespoon
cornstarch, white of an egg, one tea
spoon fiavoring (any preferred). Heat
milk, stir in cornstarch that has been
mixed with little cold milk, cook 10
minutes. Cream butter in bowl add
sugar gradually. When milk has
cooled add butter and sugar, add beat
en- white of egg and beat all together
with egg beater. This is exceptionally
good. The sauce can also be used for
plum pudding.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-19
HOUSEKEEPERS
Nougats
A. G. Jochmus, 11S Eighteenth Street,
Pacific Grove. Cal.

A. G. Jochmus, 11S Eighteenth Street,
Pacific Grove. Cal.
One cupful of almonds, chopped and
placed in the oven to dry, being careful
a saucepan two and a half cupfuls of
powdered sugar and a tablespoonful of
lemon juice. Place 1t on the fire and
stir with q wooden spoon until Ii is
stand for a few minutes, so it will be
thoroughly melted; then turn in the hot
Almonds. mix them together quickly.
not stirring long enough to grain the
sugar, and turn it onto an oiled slab or
tin. Spread 1T out in an even sheet an
eighth of an inch thick. While it is
still warm mark it off into squares.
Break into pieces when cold.
Orange Straws-Save the peel from
six oranges, putting them in a large
bowl of water, keeping 1T a. week.
all the poison out of the peel and
leaves it with a delicious flavor. For
the peel of six oranges take one pound
of sugar (granulated) and half cupful
the orange peel. which has been cut
into very thin strips and dried on a
clean towel. Stir until the sugar hard
ems all over the little sticks; then pour
over a platter. Pick the mass apart
with silver fork before it hardens.
Pineapple Creams-Have ready pre-
served pineapple cut in small squares,
two cups granulated sugar, half cup
of water When the sugar is melted
and reaches hard boil (note the time
and cook five minutes) remove from
the fire and add q teaspoonful of pine
apple extract: place in a dish of cold
water and beat until cool enough to
handle. Coat cube of pineapple with
the fondant and cool. Have sweet
chocolate already melted over steam.
never by direct heat and dip the balls,
few at time, lifting carefully with
a fork; cool upon creased paper. Citron
can be used in the same way, substitute
ing orange for the pineapple extract.
Mints-The mints with any desired
favoring, such as peppermint, winter
green, vanilla or lemon, may be made
by stirring some of the fondant in a
double boiler until 1t melts; add the
oiled paper. The lump will fiatten out
before hardening. An almond or half
walnut can be placed on top of each IL
desired
Cracker Jack-Pop the corn and.
after removing all the hard and un-
add some nut kernels; boil until the
syrup cracks in cold water. One cupful
of molasses, two cupfuls of sugar. one
tablespoonful of butter. two table
spoonfuls of vinegar. Take from fire;
add half a teaspoonful soda: beat brisk
chopped peanuts. This is enough syrup
for three quarts of popped corn.
Butter Scotch-Two cups white
sugar, a cup of water. three-quarters
of a teaspoonful of cream of tartar;
butter the size of an egg, one teaspoon
except the lemon until crack; then
pour into buttered pans and when
nearly cold mark into squares. Dip into
melted sweet chocolate and cool upon
buttered paper. A cup of chopped nut
meats can be added II desired.