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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-08-05
Hunters Are Observing Game Law
Very Little Hunting Being Done-Prar;e Chickens Large
and Coveys Not Broken-.- Duck Hunting
Wal Be Great

chickens, wilder than a stack of black
cats. The hunters, rs a rule have q
more wholesome respect for the game
laws, and this year, it is believed that
the coveys will be held pretty we'll to-
gether. 1t is unlawfus to 60 out with
a gun and a dog, even tho you do not
happen to kill any game. The chick
ems will be very plentiful this year
as we'll as the ducks. Every little lake
is black with the latter, annd hunting
parties will be very numerous.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-08-05

L. J. Palda, Jr., Exalted Ruler Of
the Minot lodge, B. P. O. E., Mrs.
Palda and A. c. Hanson, OF the Pub
lie Drug Co. returned Friday morning
from their western trip, where they
spent a week at Los Angeles, Cal,
where the Grand Lodge of the Elks
was in session
They returned by the way of Can
ada, stopping at Lake Louise, and
Banff. ~ .
Mr.. Hanson said to an Independent
representative: 1--WE were treated very
fine everywhere we stopped and espe-
cially so in Salt Lake City, where the
Mormons gave four or five recitals in
their tabernacle. We went In bathing
in Salt Lake where one cannot sink
If he wishes to, on account Of the ex-
IRENE saltiness of the water. l didn't
like San Francisco, and would not live
there fifteen minutes. They say that
San Francisco is recovering from the
earthquake, but it is doing so at such
q slow rate that 1t IS not noticeable
to the stranger at least. Los Angeles
Is beautiful city, but taking every
thing into consideration, North Da.
kota looks better to us than any of the
states thru which we passed.
When passing thru Iowa on our way
out, the lands were hooded and the
prospects were none too promising
In Oregon we passed over some Of
their $500 an acre land, and let M
tell you that we could see the gruond
thru the wheat. Our North Dakota
grain Is away and ahead of that rails
ed on that expensive land.
We stopped at the Seattle fair, and
while Seattle is fine city, the expo
sition is not any better, to my no
ton that the Minnesota state fair.
We stopped at Banff and Lake
Louise. OF all the fakes that I saw
while away, Banff takes the cake. W.
went out to the so-called springs, and
a dirtier place we did not see on oul
travels. We were afraid to put on
the bathing suits, everything looked
SO dirty. Lake Louise looked to me
like an artificial lake in second
class park. The Canadians, however
have us cheated to death In getting
ones money. Their cigars are some
thing terrible. They advertised, a.
special bargains to the EIks, three
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-08-05
More Ab out Ross Smith
Young Man. Body Not Found for Four Days."a'
Drowned In the Swift Waters Of the Missouri
It Pierre. S. D-Coud Not Swim Well

Mrs, Stowell was not notified until
the body was found, as the friends
Of Ross did not wish to cause the
poor mother any unnecessary ang-
uish. The remains were buried at
Pierre, Charlie, a brother going to
attend the funeral. Mrs. StoWell mas
gone to Moosejaw, Can, to join her
husband, on the homestead. ROSS
was we'll knwn in Minot, having been
engaged in handling horses, while
here. He was an expert with horse.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-08-05
The MOe.Lynn Wedding

Ole Moe and Miss Inga Lynn both
of Minot, were married Saturday,
July Oath at the home of Mr.. Knute
Hustad Rev. Lynnes officiating. Mr..
Moe is an Industrious young man.
The bride is charming young lady
They will live here. The bridal din
ner was a swell affair There were
quite a number of guests present.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-08-05

that the home boys would fail to be
victorious. WNliston however fought
hard and deserve considerable credit
for the excellent article Of baseball
that they played. Minot took the Fri
day evenings game with a score of
S to 2. Saturday evening the Magic
ians won by a score of 10 to 4, and
Sunday afternoon the score was to
4. .
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-08-05

ness grew so fast, that it was nees1,
sary for her to equip her estalkat-
ment more deliberately Mrs. 'AxzEx:
is catering to the best people, and haE'
parlors are for ladies exclusively
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-08-05

Jamestown, N. D., July ga de-
cision has been received by Rev. 0g-
den, regarding Sunday baseball from
the Office Of the attorney general to
the effect that Sunday baseball comes
within the prohibition act mentioned
in the revised code.
The attorney general expresses the
opinion that it is public sport and
is prohibited by the laws OF North
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-08-05
Sunday Base Ball Prohibited
Attorney General Expresses Opinion That It Is Public
Sport-Jamestown Minister Took Matter
Up With Him

Dakota. Mr.. Ogden said today that
while he understood that baseball was
over for the season in jamestown, If
he should be compelled to take action
In a case similar to that of July 8,
when three local players were acquit-
ted of breaking the law he would be
guided by the opinion Of the attor-
mey general and not by tho decision
Of the local jury.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-08-05

of the milk sold comes out Of the
town pump. Meat inspection IL also
talked Of.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-08-05

Bottineau city Is figuring on crea-
ting the once OF milk inspector, IN
>1xsef to ascertain Whist Per oentaSs
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02
He WAS PRETTY SMALL

'"rhe smallest man I ever saw" de-
clared a commercial traveller in local
hotel the other day. was a man whom
| saved from drowning at Atlantic City
one day last summer Il happened
that this fellow while tipsy accidental
IL fell of the end of the pier in deep
water. Not being able to swim ne be-
gan TO emit lusty yells for help as he
hOunderad about | CHANGED to be
strolling in the vicinity at the time. so
rushing 10 the spot | plunged in,
clothes and all. TO the rescue.
Being an unusually strong and ef
hcient swimmer. | soon had my ma
where willing hands drew US both up
to safety. While stood there. my $40
suit dripping icy water. the
saved one began To blurt out his
thanks. The next moment, however,
he began to tumble in his vest pocket.
Say. said ne, eying me suspicious
ly, as the curious crowd closed round
us. did you take that nickel | had
in this pocket Judge
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02
New Works Working Girls.

Before the great are lights have be
gun to tizz and glow professions of
work girls. of shopgirls, of professional
girls. have passed up and down this
great avenue of the city. which in va
riety Of interest and in claims TO ones
attention forms a strong rival to the
Paris boulevardS.
Csc young women are typical of
e." York and indeed of the whole
American continent. In independence.
in fearlesSness. in ability to act and
think for themselves. they are clearly
daughters of the new world, but in the
taste and elegance of their clothes
there is something of the Partisan
spirit, of that peculiar faculty for COM
binmg colorS and blending effects
which is certainly the heritage of the
"ouvriere" and yet seems by some mys-
teriouS means to have become waited
across the broad bosom of The Atlantic.
You feel an atmosphere of we'll being,
OF solid contcntmeut. prosperity and
self esteem about the cutlinou people
in the States This is tyViaci by these
well gpWnea. bright and rina jug :olu2
women who carr 'ut 500 Large g. plTt
of the daily rcai"" If tr,io sam
You see no dc.oytc! uU" naaoc.
Why he detected When .ua u.,;r tha
chance or ~ 'cg>r tive },"nI j.'g ion
Of being one day ,a|'3 - tr Nishe.,
Hestirios Of -Hc country: Cor Pail
Mall Gazette
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02

1t won't be the same without you. Nell
but if you've got courage enough to
commit matrimony after all we've said
against it. why, then | guess I've got
courage enough to carry out my con
victiOns alone. Was it lace waists you
asked the price of"
This being the way Beth took the
news, it was characteristic that She
pursued her original intention of visit
Ing the furniture sale during her Mon
day noon hour
She had just settled down with an
air of relaxation In a green cushioned
morris chair, sale price $3.50" when
she was rudeiy startled out Of it.
This is the only one We have with
green cushions. sir" salesman de
clared pompously to some one on his
right, bringing his hand down by way
of emphasis upon the crown OF BethS
hat.
Apologies, greetings and explanations
followed. during which the offending
salesman tactfully disappeared 1t WAS
obvious that three made no party to
this chance meeting
viii business keep you in the city
long," inquired Beth The question in
dicated more courtesy than interest
Gilbert Taylor's eyes twinkled.
1T has kept me two years so far"
he answered sobcrly.
Il hadn't heard" Beth said rather
coldly.
And you?" he asked There was no
doubt that his interest was genuine
"Ah. I'm an established household
err" Beth informed him with no little
show of pride. "A business chum and
| | have a little fat together. That eX.
plains my monopoly Of this morris
chair We need one, or, rather, we
want one. But I've just about decided
/ to wait until I can afford leather cush-
ions. They're so much more aristocrat
lc. Don't You think 500"
! Gilbert agreed
But I'm awfully interested in this
| housekeeping experiment of yours
| Elizabeth" he said earnestly. I'm
( thinking Of trying something of the
sort myself, You can give me lot of
/ pointers Take lunch with me, won't
! you?"
Elizabeth heSttated She saw Compli-
cations ahead. Nevertheless, because
there was no time to auaIy2e possible
/ consequences she accepted
THE lace waists" she explained to
/ Nell that Night. were such wonderful
bargains that | got two Of them"
Two" exclaimed Neil What or
earth did YOU think / wanted With two
Of thcm?"
zone is for myself" Beth cnighten
cd hcr
Nell looked such volumes Of agtouish-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02
Dis BROKEN
Promise. :
By C0LiH S. Collins.
Copyrighted, 1877. by c. II. sutc!i.r-


Coin to tn circus" Toby glanced
longingly at the gauIy bills a, he shook
his head.
MA says l can't even go to the side
show lie said.
"Cummon. I'll take YOU" volunteer
ed Freddy Plastrick. Il was gDfu' I
take Nertie FlesS. but her aunt from
Cannelsville'S goin' [ take her. SO III
take you. Cummon."
The tempter never had assumed such
an enticing form before, but Toby held
back.
"'Tain't that" he explained. mcloS-
ing four moist and grimy fingers to
show shining quarter in his hand u
got the money. but ma cried when I
asked could 90"
FREDDY regarded him with pity. That
a boy should have a quarter ana vet
not be permitted to 90 TO the circus
seemed to sound the depths Of human
Woe, but he could not pause to com
fort Already the shriI scream OF the
calliope announced the approach Of thr
parade. and he raced down the street.
EiGnt-year-old Toby kicked his heels
disconsolately against the wooden
stoop. He fought hard against tpmpta-
ton, but in the end the boy nature as
serted itself. He could cut across lots
and reach Tompkins' pasture before
the parade got back
q,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02

sunk deep into his heart He would
play truant, but he would not go to the
circus
He wandered about the lot 1t WAS
only two ring show. but the horse
tent fascinated him, and he fingered.
watching the men take the gaudy trap
pings from the horses and give them
feed and water.
Almost uncOnSciously he strolled
through the dressing tent and into the
big top where the performance
would be given later. He seemed oddly
at home somehow, aud he sat down on
the bank of one of the rings where a
group Of men We're tumbling on a pad
One of them dropped out of the
group and sat down beside him He
was a tall, dark man. with a kindly
face and smile that would win the
confidCpce Of any child. Toby smiled
upon him and so attracted attention to
himself
Hello cried the man "What are
you doing here, youngster? l thought
you were Metcalf's kid"
Il just came in" explained Toby. as
though such a proceeding We're most
natural 81 can do those things"
The big man laughed. Most small
boys could do those things" after a
fashion and were anxious to show off
before the circus folk
Lets see what YOU can do" he sug-
gested as the others paused for rest.
TObv made for tbn mat SomphOyV he
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02

Beth was reading the bargain sales
announced In the Sunday paper.
We can get a morris chair, Nell. for
tive-eishty- nine she cried enthusi-
asticaIly. It's the opportunity of d
lifetime"'
ANY bargains in lace waists?" Mel.
asked irrelevantly.
Beth laid down the paper in disgust
You're changing. Nell Stafford" she
said sternly. and not for the better.
You used to be crazy over fixing up
this little fiat. Now all you think of
is clothes, and you know we agreed
that clothes shouldn't count until we
got everything we wanted in the way
of household furnishings"
But there's no end to it. Beth" Nell
pleaded. The nat looks well enough
In fact, its beginning to look better
than We do. It's time we began to live
UP to our surroundings"
Il suppose you mean Dick Wheeler
Beth interpreted. Il notice he consti
tutes your surroundings most of the
time"
Neil ignored the iuuucudo.
Everything l possess is cid fashion
ed and unbrcommg." she continued
i've been awlulIy patient, Beth: real
II have. jast love pretty clothes
and I'm going 10 have some ii we new.
er have Il morris chair 50 there"
As Nell grew excited Beth became
Calmer.
considering what close friends we
are, Nell she said quietly. Il think
You might tell me the truth"
WhcrcupCa Nell. breaking into tears
confessed her engagement
1T wasn't that | didn't want You TO
know" she sobbed. but I couldn't
bear to break up the little home, Beth"
Beth pulled herself together heroical-
ly.
1T isn't going TO be broken up" she
said. with determination. "Of course.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02
Witches Brooms Do Not Iniure Trees.

Among the objects which the lpafleSs
season of the year makes conspicuous
in our woods and hedgerowS are GER
tain dark. almost giObular aGglOmera-
tons of small twigs on the bOughs OF
many different kinds of trees which at
first sight look like birds nests. They
are what are popularity known as
witches blooms or brooms. They are
usually the results of some hygOne dis
turbanCe in the economy of shoot
producing bud which caused the bud
to break VI into several instead of
continuing its onward growth as a
single branch. The irritating influence
which produced this result was proba-
bly, applied at a very early period of
the bud formation, while its develop
mcnt was but little advanced Whether
due to insect or fungal irritation, these
broOms are not infective 10 the rest of
the tree aud do not cause decay or in
jure the tree in any way beyond use
lesSly consuming "A certain amount of
sap. 1t is possible that some of the
best broomS are caused by the at
lacks Of mites which persist in their
occupancy and attack the spring buds
every succeeding year.-Museum Ga
Zette.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02
The Secret Of Strenr.h.

The kindly. round-faced. baId-headed
old gentleman was dramatically telling
the Sunday school of Samson.
He was strong" continued the
speaker in summing up. became weak
and again regained his strength. which
enabled him to destroy his enemies.
Now. boys, if | mad an enemy what
would you advise me 10 do"
A little boys brows began to knit
as he considered the secret OF that
great ancienr's strength. His hand
went up, then he piped mildly:
Get bottle OF hair restOrer."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02
A Bold Rat

a strange incident occurred ut Credit
ton. While walking along the street
man was alarmed by something
springing at him from the road
way. He brushed his hand over his
coat, and a large rat fell to the
ground. The incident however did
not end there. for the rat made fur
Their attacks on the man, who expert.
enced some difficulty in keeping if
off Several passcrsby came to his
assistance. but IT was some time before
they were able TO kill the rat So wild
and unusual an attack in the open
stree was doubtless due to the rat
having lost rs way back TO its haunt
London Standard
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02
Just Like a Man.

Queer thing about the LAUGHTER OF
the average man. remarked the wom-
an who observes things
What's queer about him." asked
the sweet girl graduate.
Nearly every time he laughs it is
at something he has said himself" re-
piled the feminine observer.-Chicago
Daily News
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02

Wife, saw Mr.. Chacer this after
noon and he looks pretty bad. What's
the matter with him. do you know?
ilubby-Compound fracture.
Wfe-What sort OF compound frac-
ture?
Hubby-Iln's broke; and Miss
boughbag, discovering that fact. broke
her engagement.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02
John D. as a Driver.

His mother was telling eight-year-
old Jack Of John ID. Rockefeller's sue
cess, AMI as he listened ne said: Yes.
know him"
No, | guess you don't know him."
she replied: you have only heard Of
him"
, Why. yes, do" he replied: 1t
have seen him a good many times
when he goes by on his oil wagon
Delineator.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02
The Stove Went Out.

Mistress-Get dinner to-day on the
gasOline-stove. Bridget
Bridget-Piaze, mum. did thry. out
tn stove went out
Mistress-Try again. then.
Bridget-Yis. mum, hut its not CONS
back yit. 1t wint out trough tn roof.
New York Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02
Lesson from the Past.

Lady Godiva explained.
1t was a compromise" she said.
The original proposition was that [
should appear on the street in a di-
rectoire gown"
From which We learn that they
drew the line in those days.-Chicago
Tribune
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02
Imposs ihIe.

Bronson understand he painted
cobwebs on the ceiling so perfectly
that the maid wore herself out trying
to sweep them down
Johnson-There may have been such
An artist but there never was such
a housemaid-Puck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02
Down the Old Road,

Silas-Took Mandy out driving last
night and tried to kiss her.
Cyrus-And wouldn't she stand
for it,
Silas-Yes, but the blamed old boss
wouldn't. He ran away-Chicago
Daily News
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02
Sordid.

Il am sure said the sympathetic
friend. that posterity will attach great
value to what you have written"
Yes" answered the cynical author.
but posterity doesn't indorse promis-
sorry notes for anybody. "-Washingto on
Star
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02

Horace can't understand you girls.
Now, you hate Mabel, and yet you
kissed her
Hetty-l know; but just see how
the freckles show where l kissed the
powder off.-Pick Me Up.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02
POISONED sWEETS-

II may be sweet =
Just after dark -ft.iF -.
Upon "A seat IS. u
Out in the park
To sit and spoOnI Eztv.
IT'S joy. no doubt, -
To bill and coo
When lights are out
As lovers do =
Beneath the moon /.
~
But when a kiss
He gently takes
And In his bliss
Your headgear shakes
It's tough on hats.
When on his breast
In loving trust
Your head you rest
And get it mussed
It's rough on rats"
Robert Hilmar. in Puck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02
An Odd Combination.

Young De Peyster's match with
that girl who so Unexpectedly fell into
a fortune was a brilliant stroke"
in what way?"
He made a lucky hit with a lucky
miss "-Baltimore American.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02
For Scenic Effect

You don't mean to say that you are
gbing back to horses"
Temporarily. ! have moved to a
new country place, and thought
should like to become acquainted with
the scenery Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02
Human Natures Weakness..

Il don't mind Mrs. Gigshaw making
fun of the way talk" said Mrs. Lap
sling, forgivingly. It's only her way.
We've all got our little peculiarities
and idionockrasies." - Chicago Tri-
bune
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02

Now that the election Is over We
will be more prosperous"
Il don't know about that But we
are certain to be more peaceful -
Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02

Here is all the meat for the ani-
nal dinner to-day" shouted the pro-
wider. appearing with the load
Then" cried one of the keeners.
give me the lions share "-Balu-
more American.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02

Does your wife, Mr. Enpeck. like
the empire style?"
"Humph' She's never liked any other
style since I married her"-Baltimors
American.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02
The Sad Fate of Maudie

Curious about Maudie Witchington,
isn't it,"
What has happened to her."
She did the SaIome dance for two
seasons and then while attending a
church wedding caught cold that has
developed into double pneumonia
Chicago Record Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02
The Only Remedy.

Mrs Cohen don't know what TO
do with Jakey He always keeps ma
awake, talking in his sleep.
Mr. Cohen Oaconically) Tile his
hands. Judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02
The Banquet Season

The banquet season now is here
In all its glory,
One hour 10 eat. and then, 0 dear,
Six hours Of OTatory
Detroit Free Press
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02
'TiS True.

There is a young man Of the west
Who can't help adjoining ! 5 vest
With soup and spaghetti
At dinner, and yet he
Refuses to dine while undressAd
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02
Fixiru the Date.

When did you move into the sub
urbs?"
Three cooks ago. Puck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02
The One
Condition.
By MARTHA COBB SANFORD.
TIA COBB SANFORD.

Copyrighted. 1903. by Associated
Literary Press
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-09-02

1T isn't going to be broken up" she
said. with determination. "Of course.