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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-02-18
Hot Time At the Peterson Ranch

father on the head with a lantern.
This staggered the old gentleman.
but gathering himself up he start.
ed to run 2cross the coulee. Mar
cellus then got q Winchester re-
peating shot gun which he fired at
his father seven times some Of
the shots coming alarmingly close.
Mr.. Peterson 4nally stopped and
made his way to Kenaston about
10 O'Clock p. m. Upon arriving
here he sNore out complaint and
De2uty Sheri6 E1odins wss called
from Kenmare. MI. Homne accom-
panied BY Chief q Police Ktnser.
came over and placed Psterson
under arrest, taking him TO Ken.
1nars.
The ahaif caused considerable
excitement here IN Kenaston.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-02-18
Items of Interest
Boiled Down for
B usy Readers :
Short State Stories

Williston's first race meet will
be ieid in June.
Towner will hold a big market
day on Tuesday, March 16.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Ludwig Nlikkelson of Noga, formerly
formerly residents southwest Of
Minot.
Frank Fiske, the 'Wifliston lawyer,
has returned from Boulder Springs
feeling much better, and is now abl,
to attend to his regular law practive
Chas. Hendrickson entered a plea
OF guilty to pigging at Wiil5ston sn7
was fined ten dollars and costs, al
that could be given MIN under ihe
city ordinances.
"A number OF wide awake farmers
in Williston irrigated district have
organized vegetable growers asso
ciation and Will all raise the same
kind OF onions, potatoes, celery anl
cabbage, so as to be able to shiI
out car LOAD lots of the same hnt
OF vegetables. W. A. Palmer Is presi
dent of the organization.
Four brothers from southern Min
nesota have bought n section of Iant
south OF Towner from Henry Erick
son and will start a sheep ranch.
The county auditors of the stat;
have BEEN notified that $780, il
now available for farm loans and ap
OBLIGATIONS will be considered in II,
order fled.
A limited number of Lincoln Mem
lsorial stamps We're sold at th'
various postofices last Friday @,
Lincoln's birthday. The Minot posi-
l.ofice sold thousand of the STAMPS
in a short time. %
Cnas. Currie Of Mimic has bee,
i,sentenced to the penitentiary tn
fourth time. this time for piggirg
Iand he Will serve a year and 81,
. months. Currie went up once 70!
grand larceny, burglary and uquo1
selling. When he gets out Of tho
pen, he always returns to Ninto
Some years ago, an f1fernat machine
was fond IN his possession, which
he usel for starting hres. It was d
box Of excelsior with a candle, az.
ranged so that when the candle
burne1 so far the excelsior would
light. After Cmrie was sentenced
to the pen, Mimic had no more
fres
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-02-18

Geo. E. Walker was taken out to
the pest house Monday morning,
III OF smallpox. We understand that
he has but a light attack OF the
disease, and after a sojourn Of six
weeks or SO in the cool and no
freshing suburbs OF Ninot, he will
be with Us again. George is having
his share OF bad Suck ani then some.
A few weeks ago his green house
was damaged considerable 3
and he lost a stock Of several
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-02-18
The dead do not advertise.

The dead do not advertise.
Hansbrougn is back in Washington
feeling about as we'll as ever.
F. c. Walthers has disposed OF his
home at Berthold and will soon
leave for California to live.
Franklin L.. McVey has accepted
the presidency OF the university Of
North Dakota and will be installed
at the commencement exercises in
June. 81
After trying for several weeks the
new Junior linotype machine, the
Rugby Optimist states that this is
the only machine for = country
weekly.
Mrs. Kate Gaulker was arrested
at LiiEerwood charged with conduct
ing a public nuisance. The Broalax
says that the woman is probably
not bright and may be sent to TIE
nome for the feeble minded al
Grafton.
Kermit, which was near y wiped
of, the map, lisa game little Sly
Several buildings are being moved
from Noonan, a couple OF miles
away, and in the spring, five brict
blocks will be erected. ,
o. p. Thompson, the aged father
of Walter Thompson living two miles
northeast. from 44urd, was foun;
dead in the barn by the hirea man
The unfortunate fellow had com
mitted suicide by taking dose d
carbolic acid It is said that he
had gotten into trouble by selling
mortgaged property.
L. o. Higley is making an envi
able record as register OF deeds 0
Williams county. During the month
Of January the expenditures OF his
Office were 3606.s5 and the receipts
$1e8.1f. Mr.. Highiey 70 an old Mdnot
man and we are surprised That he
is making good
Elias Matern came near losing. his
life in sixty foot wela at Gladys
which he was digging. He Had aban.
doned the work on the we'll sor
sometime, but went back to osm.
plete the job. When he was part
way down, he gave the signal to be
drawn u2 and none too scon. Gas
had accumulated IN the bottom aui
came near Calming victim.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-02-18
North Dakota's Finest
Summer Resort
F,h Lake Il Fast Becoming Popular Launches re,
VI This Year--Idaal Fsheman's Retreat

over ninety lots have been pur-
chased by Minot parties at the sake
and scores Of cottages will be built
there by Minoters next spring.
Among those from this city. purchas-
ing lots and who will more than
likely build summer homes this sea-
son are L. D. McGahan, Grant S.
Yoemans, Judge Palda, Or. Titus,
Dr. storey, ]. h w. .Fabrick, Eugene
Teutsch, Co. Surveyor Thomas, p. C.
Warren, Mark Chatfieid, Frank
Youngman, r. ]. Horton, G. A. Grow,
Judge Davis, w. NJ. Smart, Sam
Clark, c. H. Parker, j. E. McKoane.
The state game warden, w. n.
Smith, investigated Fish Lake,
along with the other lakes Of zee
state and regarding It says: The
degree of success obtained by Gle
government in stocking the lakes in
Turtle Mountains is quite surprising.
I am quite familiar with the lakes
Of Minnesota but nowhere have
seen as many black bass as saw
in the waters Of Fish lake out Of
st. Johns. Few people Of the state
know what a beautiful spot this is.
and indeed, there are a great many
beautiful lakes all thru the Turtle
mountains. It is also quite surpr!s-
ing how many people have summer
houses on these lakes and how
many more come from their homes
ON the prairie towns and on the
prairie farms and enjoy an outing
here among these mountains"
The Independent knows that Mr,
Smith IS Walking the straight goods
There Is actually no use In spending
valuable time ami money by hunting
the state Of Minnesota over for "a
nice place to spend few weeks n
the summer, when one can go to
a. beautiful spot as Fish lake is
within six hours auto ride from
Minot and but few hours journey
on Jim Hill's big wagon.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-02-18

The Douglas Herald, mas purchas
ed new equipment and cylinder
press together with a gasoline ep-
CINE named Alaude-after while
A couple Of wholesale houses
may locate in the town Of Plaza
if the 500 extends their line thru
to WilHston this summer.
A lot Of people were up from
Ryder to atteni the trial which
vas the result Of one Of its citizens
having pet SCAT in that town.
Many Of the western towns are
endeavoring to secure bettsr IRE
protection. ~.
Ambrose was visited BY . stralg-
er who after securing . tank full
Of booze imagined that he was a
bad man but he got his face asacf-
ed for his imagination.
F. G. Young has established =
new paper At Plaza and named Il
the Golden West.
The P. o. At Kermit Was among she
boiIdinss tat W. recently Destroy
q by Ore ct that D11ee.
80 sa - y I
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-02-18

@ A. w. Tracy, the rand man OF this
city, recently purchased a large
tract of beautiful timbered land
surrounding Fish Lake, in the Turtle
montains, six miles from st. Johns,
N. D. Mr.. Tracy for the past three
years has been talking Summer
resort" at this lake and the peo3le
finally have come to their senses and
have begun to realize that North
Dakota has just as beautiful a sum
mer resort as our sister state, Min
nesota can boast Of. Fish lake IS
located in one Of the most beautiful
spots on earth, being surrounded
by a thosan.i OF beautiful trees 'oi
natural growth. Many North D.
kotans have built cottages on the
shore OF the lake and in the heat
Of the summer. they HE themselves
away to the wooded cool haunts and
there lie nuder the shade, away
from business cares or row theI:
heats into some secluded spot Of the
fake and there pull out black bass
by the score. The government has
stocked this lake with black bass
and they have thraved better thar
was anticipated. The water Of the
take Is pure and just right tor bath
ing. The bottom is sandy. Mr.
Tracy Will push the project thi'
year harder than ever and wheneve'
he sells lot he is actually do'n.
the purchaser favor.
There is bin. before the legisla
ture now that wih likely bepassst
providing for : fish hatchery a
Fish lake.
There were nine gasoline Launches
on the lake fast season and there
will be many more this year. J. E
McKoane, a prominent business ma,
OF Minot has taken an interest il
this, resort. and recently purchased
a fine launch which will be pla.e,
on the lake in the spring.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-02-18
GEORGE WALKER TO PEST HOUSE

dollars worth Of dne plants
and now about the time that he is
getting ready for brisk spring
business he is hit another slap. His
business will not suffer however for
he has it in competent hands.
George 10 smiling thru it all which
recalls to US Of the couplet,
"The man worth while,
Is the one who can smile,
When everything goes dead wrong y
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-02-18

There was hot time at the
Peterson home about tA1sequartsrs
of . mile east Of Kensston last
Tuesday night when Adarcellius
Peterson got into . row with his
father. p. Al. PskeEso1, t1A shot
at him seven times with : Win.
chester shot gun, but 1ortuaately
without ensct The ress8t vas
tint young Pstsrso1, ased shout
twenty.seven. Is IN jail n Lsnot
whore he will remain III 10 has
bsea deah wfta b. t1s dissrtct
CONT.
- short time 40 ?. N Jstsfson
leased his farm % hts - Ma5caa-
.lus. anl Il sss1ls Iii IL old
:sentienan Va ssoypans there. On
the eveoiag aapys nsntionsd ho
ana Narcotics aaar1eiea and during
the trouble the son struck the
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-02-18
Towner druggists May Lose Permits

An effort is being made to con-
pei the three Towner druggists to
surrender their liquor permits. An
Information has been filed against
each Of the three druggists by CD.
Steence, a Towner painter who was
secured by the W. c. T. U. of chat
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-02-18
Says Andy Jones
Can be Locate d
Mrs. Jones Still in Rugby But May Soon Leave to Join
. Her Husband--May Be Watched

Geo. w, Swords whu is staying at
Rugby most OF the time Strengthening
up the affairs OF Andy Jones defunct
bank, was in Ninot Saturday. Mr..
Swords states that he has the work
we'll under way, but he really can
nat tell at this time how the affairs
VIII turn out. He says that Jones
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-02-18
Mrs. Wright Fo,u n d Guilty
Devils Lake Woman Found Guilty oftManshushter
Five Years in the Pen-Should Be No Half
Way Business About II

If innocent, she should be set free.
There should be no half way 1husi.
ness about matter ot this kind
She is either innocent or guilty. Mrs.
Wright took the sentence rather
cody, but We understand that her
attorneys will ask for a new trial
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-02-18

place to do so, charging those drug:
eistv with violating the permit law
Atty. Bosard of Minot will assist tna
states attorney to prosecute the
case. 1t is reported that Steece has
skipped out.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-02-18

If you are in the market for any
horses Or mules, don't fail to attend
the great horse auction sale at the
Barrett & Zimmerman Midway Horse
Market, st. Paul next Wednesday
ELI 3-4 chg
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-02-18

is still missing tho Mrs. Jones is il
Rugby, but preparing to leave, pre-
sumably to join her husband. 1T is
believed that Jones can be 1ocd,,t6
whenever, he is wanted, perhaps by
means Of tracing Mrs. JoRes vhe
undoubtedly will soon Join Mr.. Jones
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-02-18

"A man should never take his bust
ness home with him. His wife will
b satisfied if ne brings home the
profits.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-02-18

Mrs. Wright was found guilty oL
the murder OF her adopted
daughter, Babe Cox, ct
Devils Lake, and sentenced to serve
five years in the penitentiary. #
the woman is guilty, she should
nave been siIee a lie sentence.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-02-18

\ Saver wants lst ef ths nas-
stan residents tribnsary to that
town to change their r. Q. I'd.
dress cause they cusaae too much
trouble in that vicinity.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-02-18

Many Of taose who swore OF at
Bottineau the Arst Of the year, are
sticking TO their pledges.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-02-18

N Livingstone Z Stewart. ,Bottineau
druggists went into Bankruptcy With
@3764.6 "a assets and 34215.16 liabilities.
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Mrs. R. p. barron is reoortei
At her home in M city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-19

mittee is given power to make this
agreement, provided they find after
looking over the books, references. and
making a thorough Investigations hat
it is warranted. This was voted aft
er some discussion.
Nicholas Tarrant favored the pro-
ject, thinking Mr.. Schiller a proper
man and the business worth getting.
John A. Moran favored the expense
of moving, but not the monthly in
stallment. r. c. Plaut favored the
idea. S. A. Gilbert, who brought up
the question Of how the money was
to be secured, though the $500 should
be raised by subscription. and the $50
a month come from the treasury. e.
A. Tracy offered to contribute $40,
then, as did r. c. Plaut, and speak
ing for another he said one man pres
ent would give $50.
After this the resolution passed
unanimously, and the matter of rails
ing the money will be discussed at
the next meeting. the resolution bind
ing the board to the amount. The
business then gave way to the stere-
opticon lecture by Professor CULVER,
as told elsewhere.
Following the lecture, which was of
great interest, refreshments were
served in the post hall, there being
sandwiches, fried oysters, doughnuts,
crackers. cheese, coffee and cigars. A.
S. Spaulding was chairman of the
committee aud the lunch was furnished
by the Del-Hoff
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-19
AT sHEEDYs AUDITORIUM.
VAUDEVILLE AMI Motion Pictures.

A vaudeville bill that combines mu-
sic and comedy in good measure with
an interesting assortment of moving
pictures, makes up an entertaining
programme at Sheedy's thester this
week, as shown in the opening per-
formances on Monday afternoon and
evening. Well filled houses found plen-
ty to applaud in list of offerings.
Heading the bill is the comedy
sketch The Lady Lawyer, given with
snap and a fund of funny situations
by Corbett and Forester. AS the fe-
male attorney Miss Forester is well
placed and Mr. Corbett acts the client
in satisfactory style. The team has
been seen here before and were glad
ly welcomed back. Right up next in
popular favor was the Musical Thor,
who does wonders with the banjo, and
lightning-like work on the xylophone.
In a speciality that brings in the
punching bag and a comedy bout with
The mitts, NJ ,Keever and Finn were
received with enthusiasm, and the
f urth vaudeville act was by Margaret
Arnold. singing comediepne. who is
clever in her English and Italian char
acter songs and an imitation of Eva
Tanguay's famous l Don't Care song.
The moving pictures are we'll selected
and include an interesting version of
the nursery story Of Puss in Boots.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-19
Tomlinson stiIl at Large.
WEDDING.
Stewart. Pendleton.

A pretty wedding was solemnized al
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. George A
Pendleton in North Stonington, or
Saturday afternoon al 3 o'clock. when
their daughter, Lucy Adams PendIeton
was united in marriage with Clifford
Henry Stewart of Stonington. The
couple was attended by Miss Leah F
Ccnnell Of Stonington, and Charles
/. Stewart Of Norwich. a cousin OF
the groom.
The ceremony was performed By
Rev. George B. Spaulding, Jr, pas
tor Of the Road church of Stoning
ton. The house was prettily decorat-
ed with evergreens and ferns.
Previous to the ceremony, Miss o.
i've f. Adams of Norwich sang "Oh
Promise Me- Mendelssohn's wedding
march was played by Professor Rob
inson Of New York city. The brides
gown was Of white silk chiffon and
she carried bride roses. and the brides
maid wore lavender and carried white
carnations. Only the immediate rela
tives of both families and a few Close
friends were present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart will spend
their honeymoon in New York city
They are both popular young people
and have the best wishes of a host OF
friends for a happy future.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-19
Weak, Weary Women
Learn the Cause of Daily Woes and
End Them.

When the back aches and throbs.
When homework is torture.
When night brings no rest nor
sleep.
When urinary disorders set in
Women's lot is a weary one.
There is a way to escape these woes.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure such Ills.
Have cured women here in Norwich.
This is one Norwich woman's testi-
mony.
Mrs. VIM. H. Clark. living at 1l2
Chestnut Street. Norwich, Conn, says:
L can vouch for Doan's Kidney Pills
being a remedy that acts as repre-
sented. procured them at n. D. Sewn
& Sons drug store, and their use
brought me more genuine relief from
pain in my back than any medicine !
had previously used. For years I had
been subject to backache and felt tired
and weighed down with languor and
depressed. being untitled for anything
Doan's Kidney Pills proved to be just
the remedy I required and I feel CRATE
full, indeed, for the benefit 1 derived
from their use"
For sale by all dealers. Price Soc
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New
York, sole agents for the United States
Remember the name - Doan's - and
take no other.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-19
NEW SKIN REMEDY
STOPS ITCHING
Skin Troubles, Aggravated by Hot
Weather, Quickly Cured.

When II is known that poslam, the
new skin remedy. will stop the tortur-
Gus itching attending eczema with
first application and bring immediate
relief and comfort to sufferers from
all skin troubles which are aggraVa-
ted by hot weather. its merit VIII De
instantly appreciated. On the tender
skin OF chafng infants, poslam may
be used with soothing and benehciaI
effects. 1t is applied externally ana
it's remarkable healing powers begin
their work at once.
All skin diseases, including eczema,
acne, herpes, rash. letter, etc. yield
readily to its remarkable curative
properties. Occasional applications OF
poslam, in small quantities, viii quick
ly Danish pimples. hives, blackheads,
blotches. and will relieve and cure
itching feet, scaly scalp. humors, etc.
A special 50-cent package has been
adopted for those who use poslam FOR
these minor troubles. This. as well as
the regular two-dollar jar, Is on sale
at The Lee & Osgood's. Smiths, and
other leading drug stores in Norwich.
Poslam is also on sale in Putnam at
Larue's; in Danielson at woodward s.;
and in Willimantic at Chesebro's.
An experimental supply Of poslam
may be obtained free of charge, by
writing to the Emergency Labora-
tories, 80 West Twenty fifth Street.
New York City.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-19
AT BROADWAY THEATER.
Taylor Stock Company.

Well pleased audiences at the Broad
way theater Monday afternoon and
evening saw the Taylor Stock company
n their opening plays for their three
lays engagement. In the evening they
ave a strong presentation of the melo-
lrama from Farm to Factory,
In the four acts much clever work
vas done by the principals and was
recognized with generous applause. Eva
scott and Harry Moore divided the
hOnors, both being well cast and carry
ng the house with them throughout.
Tohn McKenna made a fine scheming
-illain and other strong points in the
Import were carried by Zulu Ellis
worth, Ida Laurence, Harry Wesley
md Charles Russell. while D. r. Benn
vas well suited to his role.
The specialties were winning num-
'ers as well. including Fowler. the
loop roller and juggleT. Harry Moore
s a comedian, Miss Scott as a singing
Oubrette and John McKenna in pic
ure melodies.
For this afternoon the bill Is Car
1en. and The Avenger will be given in
he evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-19
IS Father and Two sisters.

Paul Fobert Of New London. who
testified in the superior court here last
week, has been anxious about relatives
in the Italian earthquake disaster.
and learned Monday morning that his
father and two sisters had been killed
One sister survived the earthquake and
IS well. Mr.. Fobert learned the news
from his brother, in New York. who
has been trying for the past two
weeks to find out about his family.
Mr.. Fobert's father and three sisters
lived in Messina- The father was in
the employ Of the municipal govern
ment as an inspector Of weights and
measures.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-19
Postal Clerks Convention,

TIL. Connecticut Assoc iation of Post
office Clerks executive board held
meeting at Bridgeport Sunday. At this
meeting 1t was voted to hold the an
nual banquet and convention Of the
Connecticut branch at Bridgeport. This
double event will be held this year, as
customary, on Decoration day. There
win be speakers of prominence. Last
years convention and banquet were
held in New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-19
PINcUs BANKRUPTCY CASE.
John J. Cookery Appointed Trustee
and Appraisers Named.

There was a hearing for the credit
ors in the bankruptcy estate Of E II.
Pincus before Referee in Bankruptcy
Amos A. Browning on Monday, at
which John J. Cookery was named as
trustees under bonds Of $500. As ap-
praisers Ernest V. Johnson. Herman
A. Wulf and Henry II. Pettis were
named
The claims against the estate are
S1,32464. while the assets show the
stock estimated to be worth $3.50 and
accounts open amount to 1925.