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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04

A letter received from Atty. Leroy
Foote, of Kalispel, Mont, states that
his father, L. S. Foote and family arriv-
ed not long ago, and that his father is
putting in some good ticks hunting
deer and fishing for trout. It will be
remembered that last June Mr.. Foote
with his family left Minot with hors-
es. wagons, surreys, tents, dogs, guns
and fishing tackle, for trip thru the
Canadian Northwest, their objective
point being Kalispel. They will re-
main at Kalispel during the winter,
and in the spring, will go on west
with their teams. They are having
a highly interesting trip and are en-
joying life to its fullest extent. They
travel by easy 81 ges. and when they
reach particularly picturesque spot,
remain as long as they desire.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04

When John A. Botz ST., left Minot
N. D., on Oct. 13 there was two in
ches of ice on his water barrel at the
house. The weather was so cold as
to put a stop to blowing. He was
astonished to find upon his arrival
here, fruit still upon the trees and
grass green and growing. At his old
home the grass was all dead and
trees had shed their leaves. It has
rained several days since Mr.. Botz
arrived here, and when told that this
is winter weather he remarked that
if this is winter weather where roses
and all kinds of fowrs are blooming
out of doors he has found the place
that just suits him-a paradise for the
gods. We think Mr.. Botz expresses 1t
about right.-Sheridan Idaho, Sun.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04
Smooth Sharks Working
The Farmers
Taking Orders for Clothing Work Close
TO Minot-Try The Phony Watch
and Greenback Game

Two smooth sharks have been
trying to work the farmers in the
vicinity of Minot, and if what we
hear is true, they ought to be living
ON bread and water at Sheriff Soren-
sons hotel. One Of the farmers
from southwest of Minot tells us the
way they have been trying to fleece
the unwary. There are two Of them,
and they spend their time driving
about the country on the roads lead
Ing out of the city. accosting the
farmers as they come out OF town,
after having hauled grain to the
city. Such farmers, they figure are
likely to have plenty Of money. They
work in separate rigs. Seeing a
prosperous farmer driving along, the
shark stops him, and to engage his
attention says: II am agnt for
tailoring concern and have number
Of samples of high grade material
here. It is our business to take
the measurements, do the cutting,
and send you the suits all cut out
ready for sewing together. You pay
'ut a trife of tho cost, and your
wife can easily do the sewing. You
can get suit worth $50 for a mere
fraction Of that cost. But, in addi-
ton, we are going to give someone
in your neighborhood nice prize,
and here it u.s." At this juncture, he
produces nice looking phony gold
watch, worth two or three dollars,
perhaps, but he does not say just in
what manner the prize is to be CIV
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04
How a Young Man Made Good

J. r.. Troyer of Donnybrook has
disposed OF his real estate, and will
go to Glasgow, Mont, soon where he
has invested in property. Mr.. Troyer
came to Minot ten years ago with
out dollar. He worked for P. P.
Lee for time, and was sent by Mr..
Lee to Kenmare, where he worked
at Percy Coles store, in which Mr..
Lee was interested. Mr.. Troyer has
ben successful. He invested in lots
in Kenmare when they were going
for a song, buying seven lots, in the
vicinity of Peter Bertelsonis store,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04
An Honest Editor

A Badger, Idaho, editor according
to the Teton Valley News, printed at
briggs, has unique plan for avoid
ing bribery. He writes:
As editor Of the Badger Boomer
ang," we would not accept < bride,
and we are free TO say we cannot
support candidates without some
sort Of remuneration, as we have
twelve children and q wife to sup
port and space is money. $50 cents
per column-) but please don't
offer us anything to our face. If you
feel gratified for our assistance
Just continue to lose ten or twelve
dollars in our office, where we can
stumble over 1t accidently, and
thank heaven or It in the silence Of
our sanctum. BY this means We can
yyer coma. scrupples and keep Our
conoclsnce Hufe . maple syxuD.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04
Items of Interest
Boiled Down for
Busy Readers
Short State Stories

eral days. The crime was one OF the
most horrible we have ever heard OF.
Someone thru desire for vengeance
upon the father, who has taken a
lively interest in prosecuting law
breakers, caught the boy as he was
driving home, poured oil from a
lantern he was carrying, on his hair
and clothes, and made a living torch
of the poor little fellow. The per-
petrators disappeared in a nearby
park, and thus escaped.
The Spires sale near Burlington
last week amounted to $4,000, six
horses selling for $3.50. A four
months old colt brot SOL. "A big
crowd was present. The sale
advertised by the Independent.
Senator McCumber raised the tariff
on wheat and Editor Carroll OF the
Carpio News had to sell his chickens.
That's a shame.
Senator M. N. Johnson left no will,
altho his property was worth in the
neighborhood of $4,000.
The Weekly Bismarck Tribune OF
last week were in great demand, ow-
ing to an unusually interesting adver-
tisement from one of the principal
business men of that city. Jimmie
Foley didn't write the ad either, but
we understand he adjusted the rate.
The Bismarck Tribune may invest
in machine used by up-to-date farm
ers to facilitate its work.
Ex-Sheriff John Lee wants to sell
his Carpio farm.
Prairie chickens can't be killed at
ter Nov. l.. Ducks and geese can be
shot as late as Dec. Is. The deer sea-
son opens Nov. 10 and closes Nov. 20
and no hunter can kill more than two.
North Dakotans smoke mostly ten
cent cigars. A Bowbells cigar deal
er has such hard time getting rid
of his five cent stogies that he adver-
tises two of them for nickel.
This ad. recently appeared in pa
per published in Minnesota: Run
avay-von ret und vite calf NIT hes
to behind legs plack. He vos a she
calf Enypody vot prings me dis
calf pays me five dollars. John Sen
MS, 8 miles behind the pridge."
+ The newspaper mnn are criticizing
the farmers for burning their straw
stocks. One farmer says it's no worse
than for an editor to burn his waste
scrap paper.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04

Geo. w. Swords and J. A. Erick-
son spent several days last week at
Mr.. Swords farm south of Ross.
The wheat on this farm averaged
"a blu. and 10 lbs. per acre, oats Sc
bushels, which weighed 46 lbs. to the
bu. and as. he had in 200 acres Of
grain, he's feeling quite comfortab-
lie. When they arrived in Ross FRI
day night, they found every bed in
the town occupied. and were COM
PEELED to sit up all night. ,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04

en-. Furthermore, he does not refer
again to the clothing. That was used
merely to engage the attention Of
the farmer. Taking fifty dollars In
currency. which may have been
counterfeit money, he produces sew
eral small boxes, and puts the cur
rency in one of them. He manages
to leave little of it sticking out Of
the box. Then he puts the phony
watch on the box containing tho
money says: "Give me $50 for the
watch and this box, and they are
yours"
We have not heard whether any
one bit or not, but If they did, we'll
bet dollars to doughnuts, they
didn't get the $50 and the watch,
boxes in such a way that the I'M
suspecting will get the watch and
an empty box, or perhaps a box
containing a dollar bill. In any
event, the fellow who bites is always
the loser, for who is going to pay
the hotel and livery bills of these
skinners? Our farmers have been
"wised up" more or less, and they
are not likely to be gold bricked in
such fashion. One farmer who was
intercepted, two miles south Of the
city, had notion Ito return to
,Minot and notify the officers. The
farmers ought to carry a pocket
full OF rocks, and soak such fellow
good and hard with them. Look out
for the fellow who wants to give
you something for nothing.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04

ID. A Kramer of McHenry county
was a Minot visitor Saturday. The
sheriff is very busy, seventeen exc
cutions having been turned over to
him in one day. The delinquent per-
sonal property tax list Is much light
er this year than usual, the law hav-
ing been chang ed, giving the tax pay
ers until Oct. Is to pay their person.
al property taxes, instead Of Aug.
Is. There have been many arrests
in McHenry county for blind pigg'
ing, it being said that the present
sheriff has arrested more piggers
since his election, than were arrest
ed during the four previous years.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04

in fact Pete's store is located on
some of them. Tolley sold the cor
ner lot for $25 and the others for
SIS, and Mr.. Troyer was able to pay
but $25 down on the deal. He held
the lots till they grew quite valu-
able, selling the corner lot for $3.50.
He has always made money buying
and selling real estate, until now he
has quite a nice sum laid by. He
bought school land last spring, and
sold the other day at an advance
of $500.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04

stuff. This lumber seems to be good
for interior work, such as for ceiling
houses, and for floors, but has not
been tested bhoroly for outside pur-
poses. The proposed plant will cost
from 100000 to double that amount
and the farmers should receive Sc a
ton for their straw. If the proposition
is a good one, some company no doubt
will build plane, and not depend
upon support from the farmers and
others.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04
How To Farm Successfully
Sheriff Kramer of McHenry County Tells the In
dependent Some Excellent Things About
How He Makes Money Farming

Il believe in having the best kind
of buildings. I have a we'll right in
the barn, a bin holding 500 bushels
of oats in it, and plenty of hay in
the mow. The stock can always get
the best of attention, even in the
storrh1est weather. My horses are
rolling fat.
l have raised timothy with sue
cess. Last August l had fifty acres
OF tdmothy land plowed up, and will
seed it to wheat. I have heard that
you can't raise good wheat on tim
othy land, and / am going to ascer.
tain whether you can or not for
myself. Flowing the land in August,
I believe. will prove q big help in
this case. - "a
"Who says you cant make good
money raising hogs? I know better.
This year, have two fine sows that
gave birth TO fifteen pigs. Those
pigs now weigh $50 apiece, and be-
fore Christmas will market chem.
The sows are rolling fat. 1 never
wean my pigs, but let them run with
the sows until they quit sucking Of
their own accord. I raised 1875 bu-
shells of barley, ard have been feed
ing this to the hogs, in addition to
letting them run on pasture. may
have to buy a little extra feed BE-
fore sell the ehoats, but can now
figure where I will make 5000 clear
from these two sows, and their pigs.
A farmer may try to raise hogs on
too large a scale sometimes, but let
him raise what he can take care Of
comfortably, and he can make mon
ey. Another thing, one acre of
ground, that has been used for
hog lot, Is worth five acres of the
ordinary kind. This is worth some
thing. *n
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04

More farms would be under cult
walton in the northwestern part of
the state, if the owner only knew
that they could make good money
by doing so. D. A. Kramer, who
owns moge than a section of land
near Velva, has solved the PROPOSE
tion of farming by proxy. Mr.. Kram-
er is sheriff of McHenry county, but
he has a little time to devote ito over
seeing to his farm work, and is high
ly successful. To an Independent
representative he said: II do not
have 'trouble in getting good men
to. do my work, for am willing to
pay the price. own my own horses
and machinery, have good farm
buildings, and have the land under a
high state of cultivation. give my
man $50 q month for eight months
of the year and $25 month for the
other four, when there isn't much do
ing. In addition, he gets the use OF
the house, two cows, all the eggs he
can use, and a chicken to eat when
ever he wants it. I am only too glad
for him to hitch up to the buggy and
take his family to town whenever
there is a good entertainment and
am glad to see him take his family
to church. / expect good work from
him, and he is only too willing to
give 1t. Pay the price, give the
men good accommodations, and you
will have no trouble keeping them
Give the mans wife little present
of ten or fifteen dollars every year
and you won. lose anything. When
she hears the hogs squeezing because
they are hungry she will feed them
something. Shll be more willing to
take good care of the chickens. She
earns the money in hundred diff
ferent ways and don't overlook this
feature.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04
Hosmer Writes
From Milwaukee

very much liked by them. Occasionally
I meet Father Raith on the street. It
certainly seems like bit OF Sunny
North Dakota, to see these familiar
faces. Send more of 'em by way Of
Milwaukee. Do not forget to call in
If down this way, for the very busy
in new field, have time to visit
with old friends from the state of op-
portunity.'"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04

The Independent Is in receipt Of a
letter from C. G. Hosmer, formerly an
architect in this city, who is now To-
Gated at Milwaukee, Wis, with the
firm of Belts & Hosmer. He says in
part: II see Rev. MacMullen fire.
quently, having Just been with him, in
attendance at a meeting Of the Y. M.
c. A. last evening. He has very good
church a responsive people. and is
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04
LUMBER FROM STRAW
Representative Of Proposed Factory Attends the
A. s. Of e. Meeting at Valley City and Ex-
plains the Worth Of Lumber

Those who attended the state meet
ing Of the American Society Of Equity
at Valley City, Oct. ~ and %, had the
opportunity to see sample of the
lumber made from straw. A special
representative OF the concern, which
proposes to build lumber making
plant somewhere in the state, was
present, and gave talk on the good
qualities of his lumber, which ought
tot be manufactured so that it will re-
tail at $40 a thousand, for half inch
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04
Back From the Convention

Geo. H. Nelson, Secretary of the
Deering A. s. Of E. organization, and
Hagbardt Olson, live member of that
organization from Norwich, were in
Minot Friday, enroute too their homes,
from Valley City, where they attended
the state meeting of the Socity. They
reported that everything passed oc in
harmonious manner at Valley City,
and the meeting was the most success
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04

Speaking about combinations
Why wouldn't this combination do?
For senators McCumber and Mar
shall; for governor, A. J. Gronna;
for congress L. B. Hanna and some
one in the northwestern part Of the
state. James johnson of Ward coun-
ty for instance. That would pretty
near fix things up so that everybody
would be satisfied, except the Demo
Gratis, and would give both sides OF
the Republican party an even show
-Wahpeton Globe.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04
PIP. LEE VISITED FRIENDS

Dakota. Startling in business here
years ago, in a small way that bust
ness grew to immense proportions,
Until he became one of the wealth.
lest citizens in Northwestern North
Dakota, it requiring six pretty good
sized figures to represent that
wealth.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04

LOST-A suit of clothes on road to
Ryder, 20 miles out when discovered
Boxes marked L. o. Wilson, tailor and
name of those made for. Finder re-
turning suits will get suit made for
himself as reward J.. o. Wilson.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04

full one ever held there. Mr. Nelson
is an enthusiastic member Of the So
ciety and explained to the Independent
that the Society desires to cooperate
with the business interests, In an effort
to secure more reasonable prices on
some things, twine for instance. The
Society does not desire 30 antagonize
the business interests, as some would
believe.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04

P. P. Lee of Bellingham, Wash, is
visiting friends in Minot. Mr.. Lee
is engaged in the wholesale grocery
business in Bellingham and is very
successful. He still retains valuable
property interests in Mino+ and re-
turns nearly every year. Mr.. Lee has
a warm spot in his heart for North
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04
A Snap.

"A relinquishme of ISL acres Of
good farming land or sale miles
from Broadview, Mont, As miles
north Of Billings, 10 miles from new
Milwaukee railroad. In Mussekhell
Valley, country well settled, land
worth from SIS ITO $40 per acre. Plenty
Of rainfall for crops and fine mild
climate. Good water gotten from 20
feet to so feet. Is to As bushels No.
1 Hard wheat raised to acre near
here. No improvements. WILL sell for
$500 II taken 1t once. For further de-
tails address Dr.. I. i. Helmberg, M
;noe, N D.. care q. 0.aDox Z. -
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04

WANTED Salesman with rig for
Ward county to take orders from
farmers for our house and stable dis
infectants and insecticides. Samples
free. $4,000 per month easily made.
Write for pa1iicul4rs. United Chem
.ical "a. s1l.11s Mimi. ~
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04

L. w. Gammons was taken suddenly
i'll one day last week, and was con-
fined to his home, Springcroft, several
days. Mr.. Gammons has not been well
for some time, and his friends are be-
coming apprehensive. We trust for
his speedy recovery. @ 3
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04

DR.. Ole Biorgo Of Detroit, Mich,
was here last week, and arranged with
]. A. Roell, the hardware dealer, to
stock UP with some of his conditnion
powders or Norwegian rmedy for
stock. One of the doctors branch off,
ces is located at Mcintosh. MINI.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04

Hamilton Grow returned recently
from Canada, where he went six
months ago to live on his homestead.
Ham" has a fine tract Of land, south
Of Medicine Hat. He drove back,
$50 miles, in eleven days and was
compelled to pay q duty Of $50 on his
team at Moosejaw. He will return
to his claim next spring.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04
Minnesota won a great victor,

Minnesota won q great victory
from the Chicago Maroons, at foot
ball Saturday afternoon, at Minne-
apolis, score 20 to 6. Minnesota has
fast team this year, playing better
together than the players from the
Windy City. Capt. McGovern Of the
Minnesota team 10 q cousin Of Miss
Mamie Mohan of this city. Meow
ern played star s Caane, making
EthrSs drop ticks, 'succeGsss enlly.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04

DR.. Taylor returned from near
KaQispel, Mont. where he spent
nearly a month hunting big game.
The doctor didn't shoot any bear,
but got caribou, and other big game.
and N innsass lot ~: trout 81 q
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04

The Kenmare News was compelled
to print eighteen pages last week ito
care for all it's business, and the
Journal was only two pages be-
hind. The Kenmare publishers are
spelling prosperity with capital let
tiers. 81
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04

This is Indian summer for sure, the
days being balmy. Sunday was one of
those perfect days, when everyone was
out enjoying the bright, clear weather.
so characteristic of North Dakota
This is making some of those, who
have been contemplating heading
California way, take notice.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04

Mrs. Mullins, nee Marguerite Daley,
from Sanborn, N. D., visited her moth
er and other relatives in jMinot last
week Mrs. Mullins was deputy coun-
ty superintendent of schools of Ward
county for seeral years, during G. L.
Bickford's administration. Her hus-
band is a railway mail clerk.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04

Mrs. J. w. Samuelson and child
rem have been visiting friends at
Rugby.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04

Carl A. johnson has gone to Mon
tana where he will hunt up new
location.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04

Halloween should fall on some
night that is good and cloudy and not
when the moon is shining full blast.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-11-04

hastt week. an entire page was de-
.pted to scenes about the city, and
Dyerly is a mighty beautiful little city
49,, -,,
Dutch Palmer, the popular center
adder for the Minot Magicians, won
a valuable claim at the Cheyenne
snd Standing Rock Indian Reserva-
clpe drawing last week. Dutch always
- lucky. His number was not Tar
lua 1000, 80 that will insure him one
AZ The very best claims. Dutch will
Aah down the claim, we understand
80 DO Reep in touch with the horse
~ sphere. viii probably organize
. &nDs hall team among the braves
n viii remain in Minot this winter
anvise accepted position as might
aRk q the Waverly hotel.
81 EanAeth Mckenzie, the R-year-old
- fnom Aneta who was get on hre
u 1ufians recently, died after hov.
1lng between life and death for sew
leze. Elizabeth Christianson died
x1sA Of Carpto from heart failure.
h IT. Peterson of Bottdnsau county
!. rOl Dssds. = vsry III q
4 - - ~ vhlsh nay Asess.
- 49, IA
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-05-06
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