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Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-11
Island City
TAN merry
Now Ready for Business

Robes and Furs of all kinds
specially. Work Guarantee :.
and all orders receive pr0nip'
attention.
Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1909-11-11
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER II, 1909.

Trains do not wait at Rondowa for
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10
Y Jas. J. Hill Talks in Niinot

plimentary manner. Benner admitted
that he had been in Jail before, and
made other admissions, but denied
being implicated III the robbery.
When the case came to argument, the
Judge announced that each side
should have but two hours. Accord
ingly Braatlein opened the argument,
taking but forty minutes, intending to
leave one hour and twenty minutes
for Atty. Sinkler, who is past
master at arguing before jury.
Greenleaf realizing this fact refused
to argue the case simply announcing:
"We will submit the case to the jury
without argument" There was
nothing left for the eloquent Mr..
Sinkler to do. He had lost his op-
portunity.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10
GREENLEAF WAS FOXY

Thru the clever manner in which
Col. Dunk Greenleafhandled mis- case,
Benner, who was tried at Williston
last week on the charge of robbery,
was acquitted after the jury had been
out for hours. Benner was charged
with beating Mr.. Chase badly with
d club, and robbing him of $253, some
months ago. Chase was on his way
home when he was attacked by a man
whom he positively identified as be-
ing Benner. He was beaten up in
horrible manner, robbed, and left
more dead than alive. The case
looked bad for Benner. Atty. Sink
Ter who assisted States Atty. Braat-
lein to prosecute Benner, cross exam
ined the defendant for half day,
showing up his career in an uncom-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10
Great Railroad Builder Given Flattering Reception
Band Played-Thousands Outfits Talk was
Full of Sound Sense-May Give Opening
Address at Ward Co. Fair in Fall

you that this is pleasant occasion
A long ways back, when we started
to build, in 1887, % years ago, many
thot that I was going to wreck tho
Great Northern railway company.
1t was Hills folly to try to build west
without government aid But we had
to buy the right of way across the
Berthold reservation and out through
Fort Benton. But l concluded that
where the land was fertile and the
climate right, men will live, and the
time is coming when every acre will
be settled. People want bread and
must have it. Many thot that Jim
Patten ran corner on wheat in
Chicago. I want to say to you,
whether you live in Minot, or on the
land, without the cultivation of the
land, Minot would fade out of ex-
istence. Jim Patten did not raise the
price of wheat. If 1t had any effect
at all, his buying the ten million
! bushels of wheat and the effect of re-
ducing the price.
l read today that they were bring
ing the wheat back from New York.
which was on it's way to Europe, pay
ing the freight both ways. In the
state Of Ohio, they are closing the
flour mills, because wheat at $3.50
a bushel cannot be bought to keep
them running.
I. try as hard as I can to have
the farmers realize that d man on the
land, if he takes care of it, can be-
come as independent as Prince. II
he takes the value out Of land
without putting it back, he will soon
become in the position of the farm
ers Of the Mohawk valley where the
land thirty years ago was worth
$125 an acre, and today it can be
| bought from 500 to $50 an acre.
They did not take care of that land
! Bankers, lawyers, women, children,
everybody, look to the soil for every
thing they eat and wear. 1t is not
/ like the mines of the Rocky noun
tain which when exhausted can never
be replenished. But land if properly
treated will never become exhaust
ed. And let me say that many Of
those mines are Prospect mines, tho
graves of buried hopes.
1t will be q pleasure for me to
come to your fair in the fall if am
in the west, I certainly will come.
will try to point out to the farm.
ers, if they want me to talk, how
they can grow clover. In the mean
time, 1 will refer them to-. Prof.
Shaw"
Mr.. Hills train pulled out all too
soon, but his little talk was so full
of sound sense, that the people felt
we'll repaid for having heard him.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10

Among the attractive features of
the mammoth $1,O00,OO0 collection of
wild animals exhibited with Gollmar
Bros Greatest American Shows is
the only genuine black African blood
sweating hippopotamus in captivity.
This monster brute, representing
cash outlay of $4,000, is transported
in colossal tank which is built to
hold 10000 gallons of water, weigh
ing more than a freight car. The
mighty captive is greater in bulk
than the largest elephant and alone
is worth travelling hundred miles to
see. In the arena are shown 100 new
feature acts, in which are engaged
the worlds most famed circus cele-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10
Only Hippopotamus In Captivity

brities, riders, leapers, vaulters,
aerialists, acrobats and cOntOrtiOn-
lists. The hippodrome exercises
present a sp .ctscular realistic page
from the old worlds tournament his
tory, and with dare devil races, jousts
and gladiatorial contests keep the in
terest of the audience at the highest
pitch; At 10 o'clock each morning
the great Gollmar Bros new featur-
ed free fair and triumphant pageant
through the principal streets; don't
fail to see it. Gollm:r Bros. Great
est of American Shows coming Mon
day, June 21, 1903. Two performances
daily, doors open l to p. m.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10
$4,000 Pupils In The State
Wage. The Teachers Are Paid. Only 300 OF Teachers
Are Men. Warren's Report To
Superintendent Stockwell

two to ten rooms. This does not in
clude the Minot special. While we
have only one classified high school,
it is probable that there will be sew
eral within year that can meet re-
uuirements and will ask for classitica-
ton.
The necessity for better teachers Is
ever present, and the western part of
the state needs normal school more
and more as time passes. We sim
cerely hope that the movement start
ed for another normal will result in
locating this much needed institution
where it will do the most good. With
resident teachers enough to supply
only about sixty Per cent OF the
schools, it becomes necessary to en-
ploy many from other states, who
often prove undesirable, both from an
educational and moral point Of
view. With the ever increasing de-
mand for qualified teachers through
out the state, there is no probability
that the supply will meet our needs,
before there is a training school To-
Gated in the western part Of the state.
The value of reference libraries
and supplementary work of various
kinds is being recognized more and
more by directors and teachers, and
many schools have been supplied
with libraries, to which books are ad-
ded from time to time. Where the
districts cannot afford the expense,
teachers, school officers and patrons
furnish the money, by subscription
entertainment and socials.
It is apparent that the work of the
past two years has convinced teach
ers. directors and patrons that there
must be unity Of effort for the best
success in the work. I believe this
i office, for the most part, has the sup
port of the Ward county people. We
feel that the continuation of this
spirit will result in better schools
better teachers, better buildings and
more complete equipment.
wish again to express my apprs'
citation of your cooperation and as
sistance in all matters pertaining to
educational work.
! Yours very truly,
| E. G. Warren.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10

The tenth biennial report of the
state superintendent of instruction is
out. We note there in 1908 there
were SS,75S pupils between the ages
Of six and twenty enrolled in the
state, or gain of 10000 over the
previous year, a gain equal to i,.e
population Of either Cass or Ward
county. During the year 1908 there
were employed as teachers in the
state 6842, not more than 20 per
cent of whom were men. The aver
age monthly wages for teachers in
1908 was $4S.56 as against $42.T
for the year 1904, with an increase
for each Intervening year. The
third grade certificates having been
eliminated, the minimum wage for
second grade certificates of $45 is
now paid.
The following report of County
Superintendent Warren of the Ward
county schools, contained in the re-
port, will prove good reading:
'w'"wr~ Ward County
-" Minot, N. D., Dec. 12, 1908.
w. L. Stockwell, Superintendent of
Public Instruction, Bismarck, North
Dakota:
Dear Sir: The annual report, hand
ed you herewith, shows flattering de-
velopment along all lines pertaining
to the educational organization of the
county. The conditions are such as
to demand more school houses, more
school property and a larger number
of qualified teachers. The increase in
valuation, number of school children
and school buildings is the natural
result of immigration into a new
country. These favorite conditions,
together with the combined efforts OF
this office and school boards, are fast
placing Ward county among the first
in the state, educationally.
Since the last biennial report was
made, the number of departments has
increased from 315 to 478, an average
of eighty-one year. While this
report shows only 47S schools and de-
rartments, we have 491 fall terms
With a combined effort on the part
of Ward county people, there will be
600 schools before the next biennial
report is submitted. Ward county
has forty-one railroad towns. most o.
which have graded schools of from
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10
forming

TOrnlhS
sisur Monshaugen Is very busy
piling rocks and he says he Is gong
to save them for the time when ne
is going to build mansion Tor MS
intended. He informs US In rouno
.bout way that the time is not 30
very far distant. =
John Stakston made a flying trip 10
.Minot Friday.
D w. King called at L. T. Lar
sons last Sunday.
Mrs. Roening came from Tioga
Friday to keep house for John staks-
ton this coming summer. Everyone
was glad to see her looking so nale
and hearty in spite Of her advanced
years. .
Andrew Hegreberg was seen hunt
ing stock in the rain storm last FIJI
day. He says he enjoyed it very
much and here's hoping he did.
L. T. Larson is busy breaking the
quarter he purchased from u. ).
sCarty some time since. Doing rlgnt
smart, too. :.
A certain matron Of Bert township
seems very much concerned about a
Young lady of forming. We nope
she enjoys herself very much.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elev Void and MISS
Matte Nybakken spent Saturday IN
the city. It is understood that Mrs
Void proved up on her claim.
Mrs. Roenshapgen has been very
seriously i'll the past week and II
was found necessary to call q
.nhysician twice The last heard
from her is that she Is on the roao
to a speedy recovery.
Mrs. Kyllo spent Thursday after
noon with her friend, Mrs. L. 7. Lar
son.
Mrs. Eidahl, Mrs. Latzberg ant
gentleman were Minot callers Sat
urday.
Peter Monshaugen spent SUNDAY
with her brother, sister and cousin
Seems queer he came unattended.
seveer Larson has been kept qult'
busy sharpening plow lays for Torn -
tfng sod turner's the past two Weeks
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10
8 very uU1y1
E. G. Warren.

Mr.. Lawrence drove quite herd
of cattle to his ranch four miles
south of his farm last Sunday.
Carl Peterson went to Minot by a
rather round about way Monday.
Mrs. Louis Peterson spent sew
eral days on her claim last week.
John Nybakken was seen driving
northeast Sunday. Rumor has II
he called on his best.
Mesdames Burgett spent one day
in Minot the earlier part OF the past
week.
A prosperous farmer Of forming
has his crop all in and now, s'ts IN
his easy chair all day. What Will
you do next Hans?
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10

James J. Hill, president of the
Great Northern, and one of the best
known railroad builders in the coun-
try, was in Minot for short time
Saturday afternoon, enroute to his
home in St. Paul, from Seattle, where
he attended the fair. Mr.. Hill was
given an informal reception at the
Great Northern depot, which must
have been flattering to the great man.
AS his special train pulled into the
station at five o'clock, the Metropolit-
an City band struck up lively air.
Thousands Of people who had been
apprised of the fact that the magnate
was coming, were there to greet him,
and as the sturdy Scotchman stepped
to the rear of the last coach, and
looked into that sea vr faces, he was
so astounded that he could hardly
speak for several moments.
The reception committee and
others shook hands with him and he
greeted them all with a kindly good
natured smile. Dressed in blue
broad cloth suit and wearing small
travelling cap, he looked the sturdy
Scotchman. His face had ruddy
glow, his hair gray and curley, and
his eyes as bright as those of youth,
the great benefactor made a picture
good to look at. He has the look of
a man capable of comprehending all
at a glance.
Major Murphy, chairman of the
reception committee said:
"Mr. Hill, we realize what you have
done for Minot and we realize what
you have done for the Northwest and
for civilization. We realize that you
saw what others could not compre-
hend. You lead and others followed
You have been responsible for get
ting production out Of desolation
wealth out of waste. You are a
partner in our business, but we ask
nothing from you, only next fall we
are to have a Ward county fair, and
we would like to have you come
here to make a speech on the open
ing day, for your talk is sound and
your logic good. We wish you the
best that the earth affords, and at
least twenty-five years more of life.
Mr.. Murphy then informed Mr.
Hill that Minot would be pleased II
he could stop for q short time, and
be shown about the city. Mr.. Hill
smiled, and turning to some of his
companions said:
Il should be pleased to accept youl
invitation, but have some very de-
vout Presbyterians- on board, and
have promised to get them back IL
time for church tomorrow" he con
tinued.
"Mr. Chairman, I want to say t.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10
Hills News
J. D. Thew and F. Pontius

J. D. Thew and F. Pontius were
Coulee callers first of the week.
The marriage of Miss Lora J. Blck-
nell and w. w. Bominan of Leth-
bridge, Canada, occurred at the home
of the brides parents place. We
congratulate.
Miss Mabelle Carpenter went to
Kenmare Saturday. She expects to
bring back a friend to visit couple
of weeks.
Our last heavy rain done consider.
able damage. Old settlers say the
hardest rain in North Dakota since
they came.
Miss Carpenters school closes In
in three weeks. She expects to give
a program and graphaphone enter
tainment.
Miss Mott who has been staying
at Jack Mortell's, returned home
few days ago.
Mrs. Nels Nelson gave a birthday
party for her husband some time ago
Among those present were Mrs. Jack
Mortell and family and VIM. Orth
| and family.
Hills farmers have finished seeding
except late flax. a
Mrs. C. Bicknell and brother drove
I to Coulee one day last week.
O. NJ Bicknell and sons purchased
a potato planter some time ago and
put in fifteen acres of potatoes.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10

Small grocery stores galore are
springing up over Minot. In nearly
every portion of the city, can be
found one of these small groceries,
and all seem to be doing some busi-
ness. There are thousands of hun
cry mouths here to be fed every day,
and the amount of groceries consum-
ed is astounding. ..
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10

Charlie Schumacher, the good nat
ured Williston engineer, pulled jim
Hills special down to Minot Saturday
afternoon, returning on the cushions.
Charlie is considered one OF tne
best enginemen on the road, and Jim
didn't have any fear of being ditched
with the plucky little German at the
throttle.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10

Mrs. C. E. Colcord of Glenburn, was
called to her old home at Chadwick,
ILL.,, last week, by the sudden death OF
her father, Mr.. Loechel, one of the
most prominent citizens of that place.
Mr.. Loechel who was a retired farm
er, was ill but three days Of stomach
trouble. ..uJ.a ;nN-.::
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10

Jim Hill keeps his eyes open when
going over the line, and knows what's
doing all Of the time. AT station
west of Minot, he had his traln
stopped while he ordered the section
men to split some rails in two, which
had lust been taken from the track.
We don't know just what condition
those rails were in, but we'll wager
that Mr.. Hill does.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10

Jos. Grove writes from Rochester,
Minn., where he submitted to an
operation, that he is getting along
nicely and will be home the latter
part of the week. Mr.. Grove was
troubled with gall stones, and 1O6 of
them were removed. 1t is expected
that the cure will be permanent
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10
Poe Arrested Four Times

w. T. Poe, former auditor OF the
citv of Williston, has been arrested
four times, twice for embezzlement
and twice for forgery, and his attor-
news informs us that he will be ar
rested several times more, very like
|ly. His cases have not yet come TO
trial, "-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10

w. w. Shepard, the land man from
Texas, is spending the
week in Minot and Glenburn. He Is
doing some missionary work for
Texas. He states that he is in an
excellent part of the state, and the
conditions are first class.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10

NJ. M. Coy has completed sowing
600 acres of crop at his farm six
miles north of the city. The pros
poets are good. Last year for some
reason his crop did not pan out ex-
ira we'll, but conditions in that To-
cality are much better this season.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10

FOR SALE-The 480 acre Jones
farm, one of the best along the river,
is for sale. Terms to suit purchaser.
Ten miles from Minot, two miles
from, Sawyer and three miles from
Leean. Inquire at the ohice OF James
johnson, Minot, N. D.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10

Mrs. Manning of Max died at the
hospital the latter part Of last week,
from obstruction of the bowels. An
operation was performed, but the
patient was brot to the hospital too
late to any help.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10

Mrs. J. E. McKoane submitted to an
operation at the Northwestern hos
pital last week. Altho she has been
precariously i'll, it is hoped that she
is recovering.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10

A lireryman at Coulee, is in a
predicament. His livery barn is To-
Gated exactly on the line between
Ward and Mountrail counties. He
wonders how he is going to be tax
ed.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10

Harry Reynolds, formerly a Grano
merchant, arrived from Oakes, N. d.
where he now resides, to Visit Will
friends. Mr.. Reynolds, now repre-
sents the oliver Typewriter co.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10

Ernest Quinn, from Coulee, N. D.,
visited the hub Friday. Mr.. Henry
Mr.. Newman and Olson, the land
man, all from the place, were also
visitors here that day.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10

John Stavik, Carpio farmer, brot
his wife to the city Friday where her
tonsils were removed by one Of our
specialists.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10

J. D. Gordon Is finishing putting In
a 5000 acre crop on the Jas. Scofield
farm nine miles south Of the, city.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10

E. E. Okins came in from his farm
twelve miles southwest OF the city
bright and early Saturday morning,
and bought 500 horse which was
sold at chattel mortgage sale for
$55. He has $50 acres Of crop in, all
looking fine. He, expects to leave the
farm in the fall, and bring his family
to Minot where his children can have
the advantage of our excellent
schools. ::
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10

D. C. Greenleaf, who has been at
tending court at Williston, returned
home Saturday to spend Sunday. Z
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10
Strayed

Strayed
Strayed from my place at Baden,
a two year old mare, weight about
100. Light grey and little roam
with white face. Please notify Alfred
Nordstrom, Baden, N. D. 6-10 6-17
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10

Fifteen farmers gathered at Ekman
recently and put into crop the unoc-
cupied portion of the township-for
the church.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-06-10
For Sale

Two good cows, one to be fresh n
q few days. Other giving milk. IN
quire at POI Conrad St, Mlnot, N. D.
t1s - = ~
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-02
Reduced Rates
To Natchez and Return
account
MARDI GRAS

Rate of one fare plus twenty five
cents from all stations to Natchez
Miss, and return will be in effect.
Tickets will be sold daily February
18th to Gath inclusive and good to re.
turn up to and including March LIST.
1909.
For further information see Local
tgent or address
R. D. REEVES,
General Passenger Agent,
Read the Daily News Want Ad
Column
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-02-02
SKATING CONTEST
At SARANAC LAKE

Saranac Lake, N. Y, February a.
Crack skaters of the United States
and Canada are here today to partici-
pate in the international champion
snip skating races, to be held here
during the balance of the week in
connection with the midwinter carni-
val. A new mammoth track, with in
creased grandstand capacity, has been
provided.