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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-08-21

Mrs. E. l.. Newsham's resi-
dence is undergoing exterior
painting under Fred Magearls
skill. The roof is red, and the
remainder white with pale yellow
trimmings. The effect is pleas
ing.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-08-21

Installation of officers, Pythian
Sisters, took place at the Castle
Hall, last night. After the cere-
monies, members and guests,
Pythians and their wives were
RECALLED with refreshments of the
most delicious sort
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-08-21

WANTED-To exchange a
home twelve rooms with four
acres of ground) in the Cumber-
land Mountains for a place OF
lower altitude, suitable for fruit
or truck farming. Fine Oppor'
tunity for family having boys tc
educate in the University of the
South or Sewanee Military Acad
envy. Address
Box So, "Windcliff."
Sewanee, Tenn
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-08-21

M. Douglas Fitzpatrick and l
are visiting her aunt, Mrs
Ertless, for a few days /
FMS Sara Allan is visiting her
u Mrs. R. Il. Stirling at
heield.
In and Mrs. j. e. Perkins
lucttO leave shortly for Coop
for the latter's health.
Inns Annie Gilmore is at home
Ensvisit to a fellow-t teacher,
sHIian Weber.
Kisses Marks and Touzet were
trs to Baton Rouge for the
pme Thursday
Vst Smith, Eugene Hochene-
Twp. Craddock, and Garnet
geH came up Sunday.
Vss Carrie Dougherty Of Bat
Rouge came Friday to visit
i Bea Kilbourne.
Il. Sam Carter came up from
Orleans for a brief stay
Hlsy.
ID Edward Butler joined his
aiy at Ocean Springs, last
lis. c. B. Mcguire returned
lrlsy night from a pleasant
kin New Orleans.
Ms. Louis West and Miss
lnie Linfeld were in town call
gqleSday afternoon.
Hiss Mamie GOlsan has ty
bold fever, which has already
al4 days.
Mss Amy Leake is spending
Feral days with Mrs. Ben Leo
ah upper St. Francisville.
NJ. Harry Butler and sister
ES Annie, of New Orleans ar
aVing with their aunt, Mis-
NY Butler at the Cottage.
Armstead Kilbourne is here
hs studying to enter the med
department. of Tulane ne1
Rn.
A. Villeret went to Opelouss
aaparty of Knights Templf
100 Baton Rouge to install
w commandery at the formC
Ae.
Mrs. G. H. Converse went
eROrleans, Tuesday, for a fe
vs. Miss Mary Maryman
sNng at the Inn in her a
slce,
Mrs. s. H. Lemon and daug
rs Misses Nellie and Kate, a
aelr home in Baton Rous
aaAg concluded their visit
Menound plantation.
@, r. c. Wickliffe arriV
'%sday night and is receiving
HCOme from his home peoE
us Wicklife is in Kentuc
not expected here bef'
Sptember.
Mr. Ben Leopold left Tuesc
4 ~SerWick to be with his mot
ner eightieth birthday.
Suy gifts to celebrate the ev
The dear old lady want,
v her children about hel
wet the day. And so, her {
Wy to crafty this wisl
another. None of her {
S Sea could be more dutiful
N.Y. worthy, than the one
'en st, Francisville.
b IA. = high official in educati
-AAftH OANvN
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-08-21

One of these dark brown in the
mouth pessimists suggests that
all this good roads agitation
means a good roads commission
later, which is like killing a child
as soon as it's born.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-08-21

|6's,. ugh official in educational
IN : says that the schools are
am politics, which is a parallel
|hSse. ostrich hiding by hiding
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-08-21

The public is hereby warned
against buying corn or peas from
tenants on the Oakley, Ogden and
Douns places without a written
permission.
Miss Lucy Matthews
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-08-21

Rev. S. L. Riggs has been
preaching at Wilhelm this week
but returns today.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-08-21

The L. R. & N. will sell round
trim tickets to Shreveport, at one
and one.third fare for the round
trip, account of convention of the
Rising Sons of Progress (col.)
Date of Sale Aug. %, return limit
Aug, 30. E. o. Mansker, Agt'
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-08-21

Try our Tokay Tea, Feliciana's
fayorite beverage, at
MumfOrd's Drug Store.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-08-21

The revival meeting at Starhlll
will continue throughout next
week. Rev. W. r. Harvell is ex-
pected Tuesday. and will do the
preaching during the remainder
of the meeting.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-08-21
Church Notes,

The pastor, Rev. s. L. Riggs
will hold service at Starhill, Sun
day morning, and in town at
night.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-08-21

FOR SALE-Second hand corn
crusher, in good condition, cheap
brushes corn, cob, and shuck.
f. G. HoCHENEDEL
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-08-21


experienced
the State
(nnis, bas-
|bther out
lis. HSh
Etees have
Es for the
pest in tho
/ financial
/ rates.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-08-21

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zine sndtbis'
Ep,egdeDa SEQ e.
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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30
Rinesrud Wins Another Medal.

A. J. Ringsrud, the North Dakota
representative Of the Oliver Typewrit-
,er Co., who makes Minot his head
quarters, was united in marriage in
Minneapolis at seven o'clock in the
evening on DEG. %, to Miss Anoinette
Steffen, a beautiful young woman of
that city. Mr.. Ringsrud kept the com
ing event secret from his North Da-
kota friends, but when he arrives in
Minot, which will be at near date,
the boys will see that he gets "his."
Mr.. Ringsrud has carried off several
medals for the excellent work that he
has done for the Oliver Typewriter
Co. and is considered one of the very
best men in the employ Of that con-
Germ. 1t is expected that the couple
will make Minot their home.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

The big clothing sale at the
Grow Clothing Co. was a hum
mer, the very best, Mr.. Grow re-
ports, that 10 has ever had since
he has been engaged in the retail
clothing business. Mr.. Grow
never believes in carrying over
q stock from one season to an
other, and in consequence, has
disposed of his entire stock of
suits-what was left from the
sale-to F. L. Wilson, securing
in exchange some valuable Mi
not property. Mr.. Wilson is en-
gagged in selling out this stock
at the Grow store, at fifty cents
on the dollar. A suit was bought
Monday to send clear to Wyo-
ming. 's
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30
HILLS NEWS.

Those that were Coulee callers this,
week are Jean spooner. A. Thompson,
B. B. Bicknell. M. L. Pence, VIM. Ortb.
and John Holcher.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Pence drove to-
Kenmare Saturday and returned on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Pontfus, Newton
and Elmer Helwig drove to Coulee thu
first of the week. The latter Went to
South Dakota to visit with his sister
and to remain for the winter.
Jack Mortelle has been busy the
past week baling hay for his neigh
bOrs.
c. Elk was at Coulee one day this
week on business J. D. Thew was
also Coulee caller. r.. .
R. A. Pence and family and. M. T..
Pence and family spent Christmas at
the home Of O. M. Bicknell.
Nels Jenson drove to Kenmare Mon
day on business
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

TOFTNER HOME ROBBED
YOUNG Frenchman Ransacked the House While
Family Was Visiting at Neiehbor's and De-
parted-No Trace Of Him

longing to Mrs. Toftner, a sum
OF money belonging also to her,
some money belonging to q La
dies aid society. and q 80 calibre
liver X johnson revolver were
taken. The fellow broke into
the boys bank and stole a few
pennies and nickIes. Altho Mr..
Toftner made a search almost
Immediately, the fellow could
not be found, and at this writing
no word as to his whereabouts
has been received. The officers
have been notified, ana all the
towns in this vicinity are on the
lookout.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30
Wahpeton Man
May Be Candidate

Supt. Smith of the Wahpeton
schools, is in Minot this week,
attending the state teachers.
convention. Mr.. Smith is one of
the most prominent educators
in the state, and has made an
excellent record in the Wahpeton
schools. Two years sgo, he was
candidate for the nomination
for state superintendent, and it
is quite possible that he will
again be IN the field. He would
make a formidable candidate.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

O. L. Toftner was the victim OF
misplaced confidence last Sun
day, when Henry Blondeen, a
nineteen-Jear-old French youth
robbed his home ten miles south
of Minot. MIR. Toftner had en-
gagged the fellow to do his chores
for the winter, picking him upin
Minot week before, and all
went we'll until the Toftner fam
ily went to the home OF a neigh
Dor Sunday to eat Turkey din
ner, leaving Blondeen to guard
the hou.e. When they returned
the fellow had taken French
leave, bat not before ransacking
the house. A gold watch be-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30
Commercial
~ Club Robbed

The Minot Commercial club
was entered Sunday night by
some unknown person, and the
strong box touched up to the
tune of about fifteen dollars.
Some cigars were missing, tho
not q very large quantity OF
them. The thief entered the
frtnt door by prying the lock.
The thief must have been more
or less familiar with the place.
The police have been notified
and are trying to run down the
guilty party. -,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

Carl Becker. Of near Willow City has
been enjoying visit from brother
whom he had not seen for ~ years.
He is wealthy farmer in the Can
adian Northwest.
The concern that Is putting in the
new water works plant at Bottineau
asked for an extension of time, which
was granted, and work has been sus-
pended for the winter. The tank is
about completed.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

louis w. Pierson, editor of
the Havre Promoter, and a
couple of North Dakota papers,
arrived from Montana to spend
the holidays with friends. Mr..
Pierson has q fine business
worked up at Havre. Prices
are much higher than in Minot,
and you may be sure that Louis
will not overlook anything. Z
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30
EXCURSION 70 OREGON

The Ninth special car to Stanfield,
Oregon, under the management Of the
Columbia Land company will leave
Fargo, January 9Th, via N. P. R. r.
stopping at North Yakima, Seattle,
Portland, Hood River and Stanfleld
Parties lrom Minot will leave on the
afternoon of the 7th connecting with
the special at Valley City. Round trip
$S5. Meals and berth free on our
special car. For full particulars call
up F. "A. Baker, General Agent, Tel.
274. Il
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

v ord has been received from
Tacoma that DR.. and Mrs. E. 4.
Crokat left that place recently
for California, where it was
hoped that the climate would
prove beneficial to Mrs. Crokat's
health. Mrs. Crokat has been
quite i'll for sometime, and the
Independent hopes to hear OF
her rapid recovery.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30
A Satisfied
Advertiser

Grants. Youmans: "That half
page ad. that I am carrying in
the Independent il bringing me
in a lot of extra business. l
have the money to loan, and
find that to gey the business, all
one has to do is to let the PEG.
pie know,you want and will sp-
preciate their business
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Robinson and
daughter, Miss Hazel Robinson, left
for the east on Christmas day where
they will spend about two weeks. They
will be the guests of friends in the
Twin Cities and in South Dakota
points. ...s.s r-e..
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

"Little Mac", editor of the
Stanley Sun, was hrot to Minot
Monday, and remained here sew
eral hours, until arrangements
could be made to take him to a
hospital in Fargo. The indie.
pendent hopes that the unfortu-
nate editor will soon recover.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

Archie J ohnson, a well-known
Minot yourg man, and Miss
Kathryn B. Bryant were united
in marriage Monday, Dec. 81.
They will make Minot their
home. The Independent extends
congratulations.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

The petition in bankruptcy of VIM.
A. Fry, miner Of Kenmare, N. D.,
was filed this morning at the Office of
the clerk of the federal court. Fry
places his liabilities at $1,647.25 with
assets amounting to S1O250, all Of
which are claimed exempt by law.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

Louis Tangedahl arrived from
Battleford, Sask., to spend Xmas
with relatives. Louis has been
at Battleford for the past six
years where he is farming and
doing well.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

A horse fell into the ditch in
front of the Samuelson block
Thursday, but pulled out before
any damage had been done. The
ditch had been improperly filled
by the WOrkmen.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

Chas. Glib who has been en-.
gagged in coal mining at Ed.
monitor, Alta, for several
months, arrived in Minot tho
day before Xmas, and is the
guest of his sister Mrs. G. F.
Truax.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

T. Simmons, that all around
good Foxholm hustler, is plan.
ming on opening up a coal ledge
right in tho heart Of Foxholm,
in the spring. Mr.. Simmons
manages to keep a good many
irons in the fire, and with a good
deal OF rustling keeps them all
hot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

Jack Carter is down from Ross
this week greeting his many Mi
not friends. Jack has been stick.
ing pretty close to the ranch the
past year, but can't resist the
temptation to mingle with the
just and the unjust in our city
occasionally. .g
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

Mrs. Geo. Weigand of the
Grand Hotel, was placed under
arrest Friday night, and will no
doubt have an opportunity to
explain her troubles in district
court. She is charged with con.
Quoting a public nuisance.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30
Farm for saIe..

One half section southwest of Ryder
N D. Fine level land, $50 acres under
cultivation. All tillable Good buildings
80 acres fenced, 2 good wells and fine
young grove. Will sell all or either
quarter section separately. Price $4,000
Liberal terms. Address the owner, ".
$. Dean, R. F. D. No. l, Ryder, N. D.
12-31-2-3*
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

Miss Annie Larsen and Mr..
Person were united ir marriage
in this city last Saturday. They
will make Minot their nome.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

Taken up at my home near Burling-
ton on Dec. II, one black mare. six
years old, star in forehead, one white
foot, weight HOO lbs, one bay colt,
l 13 years old, one black colt. two years:
old, star in forehead, both hind feet
white. David Houston, Burlington.
12-31-1.13
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

NJ. b. Mills, who was recently
appointed trainmaster by the
Grear Northern, was presented
an Xmas present in the shape of
q cool one hundred dollar cheek,
in appreciation OF his excellent
services.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

EDITOR Snitzler and wife frmo
Mohall passed thru Minot Fri
day enroute to Minneapolis,
where they were to spend Christ.
mas with relatives. III
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

Franklin Kaufman, publisher
OF the Optic, is spending a few
days with friends in st. Paul.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

A farm near Kramer was sold for
$4,000.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-12-30

w. H Sibbald and wife spent
Christmas at Halbrite, Sask.,
with Mr.. Sibbald's parents.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-10
THE MARkFTS


San Francisco, Dec. 10.-Wheat-
Australian, s2.O21a @2.1O; Sonora,
s2.O7h h@2.25; good to choice Cali
fornia club, $1.9O@2; Northern
wheat, bluestem, $2.05@2.O71s;
club, $1.S7A @1.92A; turkey,
1880 2.O71a; Russian Red, $1.S5.
Barley-Feed barley, S1.471k a
1.5O; fancy, $1.51A; common to
fair, $1.45@1.47h; brewing and
shipping, $1.5O@1.52h; fancy,
$1.54A.
Eggs-Per dozen, including cases:
Extras sac; firsts. 4Sc; storage, ex-
tras, soc.
Butter-Per pound: Extras, 531h
firsts, 31c; seconds, zee; storage,
extras, soc; do, ladies, 25hc; do,
firsts, 25c.
New cheese-Per pound: New Cal
ifornia flats, fancy, 1Shc; firsts, 17c;
seconds, 15c; California Young Amer
lea, fancy, 19c; 1rsts, 17c; Eastern
Oregon, lie; do, New York singles,
19c; do, Daisies, 1910; do, Young
America, 1Shc; storage, California
flats, fancy Ice; flrsts, 15c " Young
America, fancy, 1Shc.
Potatoes - Per Genital: River
whites, rs a soc; for choice to fancy
in sacks, with extra stock quotable
at 90c@$1; Salinas, $1.15@1,4O;
Oregons, nominal, none offering at
present; sweet potatoes in crates, 81
@1.25; in sacks, 75c@$1 per GENITAL.
Onions-Per GENITAL: Yellow, 903
@$1.
Oranges-Per box: New Navels,
choice, $1.75@2; fancy, $2.25@
$3.50; new tangerines, 75c@$1 for
small, and $1.75@2 for large boxes
do, Mandarians, 81; Valencias, SO q
$3.50.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-10

Four men have been appointed
from this city. but as yet their names
have not been made public.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-10
"Old snItr Visits Salem.

FRANC Norburg, the jolly old fish
erman from Woods, Oregon, has ar
rived in the city with a cargo of dried
salmon, which he caught and dried
himself Frank has made but two
trips to Salem, but during his short
stays here has made friends by the
score, and today the hardy fisherman
is spending his time explaining the
good fishing grounds he has discov-
cred since his last visit here.
Frank is a typical "old salt" right
off the big ponds. He has been be-
fore the mast on steamers and wind
TANNERS, and the time he has spent
off the ship has either been in a row
boat or in the water with hands for
oars. He has travelled from one shore
to the other, on every ocean of any
note in the world, and has expert
enced rough, calm and Indifferent
weather while on his travels.
Mr. Norburg does not know when
he will return to Woods.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-10
MAN: WHAT is IT?

Man comes into the world without
his consent, and leaves it against his
will. During his stay on earth his
time is spent in one continuous round
of contraries and misunderstanding
In his infancy he is an angel; in
his boyhood he is a devil; in his
manhood he is everything from a liz.
ard up; in his duties he is a damned
fool. If he raises family he is 3
chump If he raises a check he is
thief, and then the law raises hell
with him. If he is a poor man he is
a poor manager and has no sense. #
he is rich he is dishonest, but con-
sidered smart. If he is in politics he
is CRATER and a crook" If he
is out of politics you can't place him,
and he is an undesirable citizen.
If he goes to church he is hypocrite,
and if he stays away from church he
is a sinner. If he donates to foreign
missions he does it for show If he
doesn the is stingy and a tight
wad."
When he first comes into the world
everyone wants to kiss him; before
he goes out they all want to kick
him. If he dies young there was a
grand future before him. if he lives
to ripe old age, he is in the way,
and only living save funeral eX,
pensPs.
Life Is a Funny Proposition After All.
King Solomon and King David
Led very merry lives
With their many concubines,
And many, many wives.
But when old Death crept DER them
With its many, many qualms
King Solomon wrote the Proverbs
And King David wrote the Psalms
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-10
ALBANY
LEVIES THE
TAX LIMIT

Albany, Or, Dec. 9.-R. NJ Rob-
ertson, until recently a citizen of
Albany, but now of Spokane, has just
received a mysterious letter contain
ing $500 in paper money The let
ter came from some point in the Will
lamette valley, was typewritten and
bore no mark of Identification.
The sender simply stated that the
money was due him along with in
terest, and for Mr. Robertson not to
concern himself about it.
The city attorney was directed to-
day to file complaint against A. Stern
berg and W. H. Goltra, two of AL
bany's most prominent BUSINESS men
for violation of the sign and awning
ordinance.
All near-beer joints were closed
this morning, in accordance with the
result of the city election Monday
the ordinance being carried by 215
votes.
At a meeting of the city council
last night resolutions were passed tC
levy tax of eight mills for the car.
rying on of the city's expenses, this
being the limit allowed.
Robert Hendricks, of Salem, super
visor of the census for Oregon, is il
Albany today making arrangements
for the coming census.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-10
Women who are Envied.

nose attractive women who are
lovely in face, form and temper are
the envy of many, who might be like
them. A weak, sickly woman will
be nervous and irritable. Constipa-
ton or Kidney poisons show in PIN
pies, blotches, skin eruptions and a
wretched complexion. For all such,
Electric Bitters work wonders. They
regulate stomach, liver and kidneys,
purify the blood; give strong nerves,
bright eyes, pure breath, smooth, vel
vety skin, lovely complexion. Many
charming women owe their health
and beauty to them. sc at J. G. Perry.