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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20
NorWegianS Celebrate
independence Day
Address BY Prof. John Thinselstad--Fittine Ex
ercises at Spring Lake Park---Crand Ball
Concludes Enjoyable Affair

to all Norwesans, yet the struggle
for Independence was universal
one, and all men should take an in
terest in the fight for political, in
dustrial and socin independence
everywhere.
Prof. TiAgelstad, who is at the head
OF the Scandinavian department of
the state university, spoke in Nor
wegian, and his address was finish
ed Grafton. He took the Norwsgians
with him back to the time Of May, II,
1874 and told the story Of how the
Norwegian race succeeded in gain
ing it's freedom, 80 we'll known, and
yet it's a story that enc never tires Of
hearing.
The Magic City 4aartstte sang sew
eral enjoyable selections, and all
joined in singing the Norwegian ma
tional anthem.
After the address, dancing was en-
joyed until after midnight, Prof.
Rognlie's orchestra furnishing the
n0lfsie.r
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20
Notice Of Special Election

Notice is hereby given that spe-
cial election will be held in tho City
of Minot on Monday the 14th day OF
June, 1909, between the hours OF .
(o'clock a. m. and o'clock p. m. at
the voting places hereinafter named
in the various precincts, for the pur-
pose of determining whether or not
the city Of Minot shall increase the
debt limit OF said city three per
centum of the assessed valuation of said
city beyond the five percentum now al
lowed by statute.
The form of the ballot to be used
at such election will be as follows:
For increasing the debt limit or
the city of Minot three per centum
of it's assessed valuation in addition to
the five per centum now allowed by
statute"
(Square)
AGAINST increasing the debt limit
of the city of Minot three per centum
of it's assessed valuation in addition
to the five per centum now allowed
by statute"
(Square)
That the polling places designat-
ed at which said election will be held
are as follows:
First Ward at the Court House.
Second Ward at the Toronto Hotel.
Third Ward at the North Side
School house.
Fourth Ward at J. B. Reeds resi-
dence.
Fifth Ward at Martin Jacobson's
Barn.
Sixth Ward at the City Hall.
That the polls will be open at such
voting places in said precincts at 8
o'clock a. m. and will remain open
continuously until s o'clock p. u. On
said date. .A..
Dated May 20, 1909.
Sam H. Clark,
Mayor.
Attest: Lyle Thompson,
City Auditor.
5-2e-27 $50
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The May showers Of Monday, May
II, did net interfere to any consider
able extent with the celebration OF
the Ncrwegian's day Of Independence
in this city. The program as arrang-
ed by the committees was carried
cut to the letter.
The high school band gave con-
cert on the street in the evening, and
lead the PROCESSION to HendricksoA's
Spring Lake Park.
A hundred or more carrying small
Norwegian flags were in the line Of
march, which was headed with 4
large American flag and smaller
Tag Of Norway. The Sens Of Norway
were out in a body and tho carriage,
sasryi.s the speaker Of the evening,
Pref. John Tingelstad, followed.
The magnificent new pavilion was
flied with a merry throGg. The
chairman, R. A. Nestos, preceded the
main speaker with few appropriate
remarks IN English. He said that
wile that day was Of special interest
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20

MiAot metropolitan band.
Col. Alex, Scarlet will Be tho
marshal Of the day, and will be as
sisted by Major A. .. Hakey. A. p.
Sconeld, McGregor Bros. and j. 2.
Shields will donate the services ct
their rigs to convey the ladies to the
cemetery. The opera house has beea
kindly donated by Martin jacobson.
At three o'clock in the Afternoon,
Judge N. Davis will deliver the NOM
orial address, and All Interesting prs-
gram vii be rendered.
Tfiene are but few Of ths I'd SOL
dfeFs left, and all who pess4bly
can do 50, should attend these exer-
eises.
Last year, but eleven Of the old
veterans signed their names in the
register, and Of that number I've
have passed away since.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20

John Bradley, the old timer living
west Of the city, wants an article cor
rected which appeared in the daily
PAPERS, concerning himself and Annie
Wolf and some potat es. John says
that the story that is out is entirely
erroneous. He says that the potatoes
in question were raised on his farm
and were sold together with his
household goods and other chattels'
not at that date encountered, to Mrs.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20

The laying Of the eerner stone for
the Elks new Home, Saturday AFTER
noon, will be one OF the biggest
events of the kind ever witnessed IN
this city. The mammoth steae, OF t1e
bs~Jtiful Kaseea variety, arrived this
week. Inside It win b slowed away
certain records Of the Lodge, and
copies Of each Of the Minot papers
together with other appropriate
matter. The following program will
be rendered.:
2:3e p. m. Meeting ut opera house.
500 p. n. Ledge will march to
foundation accompanied by band and
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20

In enc Of the hottest ban saAss
of the season, Minst beat HnderkA
Wednesday evening, in a seven ia
ming game, score l to o. The ground
was net in the best condition owing
to the stsady rain that fell all 1oEe-
neo1, but ths game was last oae.
MiAet has not been defeated this
season the eur team has had .
couple Of Close calls.
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Special Meeting of Minot City Council

Special meeting, May Is, 1903.
Present, Mayor Clark, Aid. Aader-
son, Davis, InerseA, Rurd, Kelley,
LeSueur, Mclaughlin, scoAeld, Spain,
Vandenoever. Absent Aid. Reed ana
Hendricksen.
The minutes Of the previous meet
ing were read and on motion or AID.
LeSaeur and seconded by Aid. Spath
were approved as read.
Moved by Aid. Lesueur and see
ended by Aid. spath that the petition
Of Fred v. Dale asking permission to
erect a two story. frame building 4ex
10 #. On lot 10, blk. IL First
Addition to Minot, be allowed. Car
ried
Moved by Aid. Lesueur and Sec
ended by Aid. Vandenoever that the
claim of Serena Jensen for damages
for personal injuries received by a
bad sidewalk be referred to the city
attorney. Carried.
A written appeal from the citizens
Of North Minot stating why the vii
lage of North Minot should not DO
included in the city limits, was re-
ceived and read. James johnson
appeared before the council in be-
half of the citizens of North Minot.
Moved by Aid. LeSueur and second
ed by AID. Hurd that the city furnish
John P. Shields with water for street
sprinkling purposes for the lump
sum of $1,000 for the season of 1909,
provided r. sprinkles the crossroads
and vacant lots. $4,000 to be paid
July list, and $4,000 to be paid Sept.
LIST, 1909.
Roll call as follows: Aid. voting
Eyes" Anderson, Davis, Emerson,
Hurd, Kelly, LeSueur, Mclaughlin,
Spath, Vandenoever. Absent and not
voting Aid. Reed and Scofield.
Moved by Aid. LeSueur and Sec
onded by Aid. Emerson that the Pc
tition from the citizens Of the North
side asking that a policeman be ap-
pointed to be stationed on north side
and that Mike Hardigan be appoint
ed, be accepted with the exception
Of the naming of the policeman. Roll
call as follows: Aid. voting "Yes'
Anderson, Davis, Emerson, Hurd,
Kelly, LeSueur, Mclaughlin, Sco-
field, Spath, Vandenoever.
Absent and not voting, Reed and
Hendrickson.
Moved by Aid. LeSueur and second
ed by Aid. Kelly that the hearing
Of the protest from the citizens of
North Minot, be continued until to-
morrow evening, May 10, 1909, 8
o'clock p. m. upon request from the
contestants. Carried.
Moved by Aid. LeSueur and sec
onded by Aid. Spath that the mayor
and the auditor be authorized to
sign the agreement with the 500
Railway Company for the laying OF
the watermains across their tracks
where the streets intersect same
Roll call as follows: Aid. voting
"Yes" Anderson, Davis, Emerson
Hurd, Kelly, LeSueur, Mclaughlin,
scofield, spath, vandenoever. Absent
AID. Hendricksol and Reed.
Mr.. Schwartz appeared before the
council with Z proposition to plant
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20
OF CORNER STONE

flower Srls
Music by the baRa.
Quartette.
Laying q corner stone by EXALTED
Ruler, L. J. Palda, Jr.
QuSrtstte.
Address bV Lee Combs b. L. K.
VALLEY City, N. 3.
March back to epDra house.
4:3O. Initiation ceremonies begin.
Gee Dutch lunch with trimmings
served at epera hsuse.
1880. Initiation continued.
1890 Vaudeville.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20

clark Hsvsy spsat THURSDAY, Fri
day and Saturday at NcCluskey, tho
county seat Of Sheridan county
where he appeared in a case in court
He reports that town hummer.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20

James Foley, the big farmer east
of town, has completed seeding 500
acres of wheat and is putting in a
hundred acres of oats, barley and
speltz. He will put in 200 acres OF
flax, making total Of 800 acres.
Foley is making a success Of farming.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20
North Side
Policeman

The residents Of the city north OF
the river petitisnsd the council for a
policeman to be located On that side
permanently, and the request was
granted. They asked that NJ. Hardi-
gan be appointed, but the mayor
stated that as he had once removed
this officer, he did not think that ne
would be willing to present his name
again.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20
The
Union
National
Bank
Minot, N. D.

FOR SALE-The $50 acre J0A0s
farm, one Of the best along the river,
is for sale. Terms to suit purchaser.
Ten miles from Minet, TIVE miles
from Sawyer and three mixes ron
Logan. Inquire 1t the sAso Of JaDsa
JoAassa, MiAot, N. ,.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20

{ Wolf. He considers that the evidence
which caused his being bound over
consisted Of a series of falsehe0ds.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20

Last evening nasty little wreck
occurred at Stanley. An effort waa
being made to clear the siding of
four cars of steel, when the cars got
the best Of the switehmen, and ran
down xrads at a high rate Of speed.
They struck the snEiAs Of freight
train standing on the main line,
knocking the engine and the water
tank both of the track. The wreeker
was sent out from this city. No. 2
was DELAYED an hour and 2 half.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20

Fred v. Dale, the implement man,
will erect building 40x10O feet, in
this city for the storing Of machin-
cry. It will be a frame building
covered with sheet IRON, two stories
high and will cost $4000. As tho
building will be crested outside the
fire limits, the council granted
nlnl me privilege of erecting the
building.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20

Mr.. I'D. kress, MiAot, N. D.
Per your request, | an sending
you by express today, a whale which
shot in lnld-eeeAn. You will note
that it is flying whale, A. have
left Few feathers On hiA yet. Be
sure to give lay best regards to the
boys At the store.
Wire me ia care Of the King of
Norway.
Peter Fugelss,
6a beard tho Ste~alship Lasitania. u
Id. is prsesy sore. WhsA no one is
about, he saeaks over in the oeClsL
OF the store, and lifting the hid care
fully, leoAs At the herring, and The
lemon, and then sussss his luck.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20

e. w. Butler, Of the lrR Of Butler
& Swords of Chicago, and Jed H.
Flanagan, another Of Mr.. SWORDS
colleagues, are here FROM the east
on a visit, and to transact business.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20
Gard Of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends, In
Guiding the W. r. G. and its comrades
for their kindness shown during the
last illness and death of our wife and
mother.
B. NJ. Elzenhoefer, and Family.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-05-20

Fred Y. Dale sold Rec touring cal
to Fred McGulpil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
ALL RHEuMAT|CS
INVITED TODAY
TO TEST URIc.o FREE
AIS Cent Bottle Given Free To All
Who AppIY.

phm there are still any sufferers from
thi e''illatlsm in this country or wherever
tr, paper reaches, that have not yet
T Ttu the wonderful Rheumatic Remedy.
mr Y. We want them to try it now at
iS s' expense. We firmly believe that there
wo, not Il case of rheumatism in the
eSa Ia mat will not yield to the wonderful
Il .c's of Uric-O, and we want to prove
mr. every doubter beyond all possibility.
best way to do this is to give large
ana OF this remedy to every sufferer
fa"t,ie' him test and try it to his salts
mn mon. II you suffer from rheumatism.
ont ' as what form. just cut this notice
viii Vi the paper and send it, together
na,ao your name and address, also the
Dr,s OF Your druggist. to the Smith
20. ZIG Smith Bldg. Syracuse. N.
ma NJ, ana they will send you by return
hott, an order on your Druggist for a Toe
! nnroh ask as a special request. that you
Wh en a BIC package of Uva-LaN Pills
pills receiving the free bottle, as the
Yethasr eatiy assist Uric-O. Use them to-
mar;. and be convinced of their great
re"os. Know from experience that personal
d yert;in endation Is the most valuable adj
to scn,s ana that is the way we intend
Tor fTiH 1--WE the world with Uric-O. Send
il soId LIEU e.. no matter where you live. 1t
a. nv Dy druggists all over this country
!, Se,, 'oc and $1.O0 per bottle, and we want
Trs;o nave bottle free
menS-O Is sold and personally recon-
H'I p by Frank p Burns, Augusta; c.
IT. eane, Gardiner: Spaulding's Drug
th ro1n Hallowell: F. s. jackson, Win
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
CATARRH CURED
No Cure, No Pay, is a Most Generous
Offer.

To get an antiscptic strong enough to
klll calarrh germs and not destroy the
tissues of the membrane at the same
time, has been problem which was
mver solved until the discovery of
Hyomei pronounced High-O-me).
Hyolnci is prepared from eucalyptus,
the most powerful yet healing antisep-
tic known. Breathe it through the in
haler over the inflamed and germ-rid-
den membrane four or five times day
and in few days the germs will disa-
pear
The inflamed condition will go. too
and the snuffling, hawking and often.
sive breath, and the discharge of mu
cous and crusts in the nose will cease
Then why should any catarrh sufferer
hesitate. when Bowditch Il Webster
have such faith in Hyomei that they of
fer to return your money if after T.;
fair trial Hyomei does not cure ca
tdrrh
complete Hyomei outfit, includin,
the inhaler, costs $l.00, and extra bot
ties. if afterwards needed, cost but 5
cents Hyomei also cures asthma
Group, sore throat, coughs, colds o
grip
Sold and guaranteed in Waterville b.
Geo. w. Dorr and in Gardiner by Jack
son Bros.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
A CLOSE SHAVE
many OF Them Happening Every Day
but Soon FORGOTTEN. =

close snaves would be Of more fire.
quent occurrence but for the tender
races OF many men, which will not per-
NIT OF shaving often. Heretofore.
nothing has been said in these columns
'hout posiam, new skin discovery, in
correction with it's use after shaving.
It's publicity and sales have been con-
hhed almost exclusively to it's remark
able properties as an eczema cure. If
stops the itching at once and cures the
worst cases in few days. While the
Application of poslam after shaving is
one OF It's miner uses, such as for pim-
PIES the complexion, etc, shavers will
ma 1t revelation, as it does for abra-
SONS, roughness, and severe scrapings
what 1t does for all manner of skin
dlillculties-heals and cures in a few
hours. 1T is the only article possessing
real antiseptic and curative value that
mas ever been exploited for this purpose
anu VIII soothe and tone up the skin as
no toilet preparation could possibly do
Poslam can be had for fifty cents a,
any reliable druggists, particular,
Coughiil,'s Pharmacy, who make a spe-
clallty of it. Or the Emergency Labor.
atorles, No. 80 West 25th street, New
York City, will send trial supply fire,
ny mail to any one who will write fo1
1t. This is sufficient to show results i,
| "a hours
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
FACES COURTMARTIAL.
CoIored Soldier at Sackett's Harbor
Uses Gun Too Freely.

Watertown, N. Y. Jan. 14.-Because
the proprietor of hotel in Sackett
Harbor refused to provide room Tor
himself and three white women. a
colored soldier of the Gath Infantry.
stationed at Madison barracks. drew
revolver and threatened to shoot, and
as result is now in the guardhouse
pending trial by courtmartial on the
charge of creating disturbance and
conducting himself in manner pre-
judicial to the good order of the SER
vice. Recent acts of lawlessness by
Negroes have aroused considerable IN
dignation in Sackett's Harbor. and
woman unaccompanied are afraid to go
out on the streets at night.
The cath Infantry and headquarters
have been stationed at Madison bar
racks for over year and until the re-
cent occurrences the conduct OF the
soldiers has been above reproach. Al
Fort ontario, Oswego. considerable
trouble has been experienced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
maine BAR
Holds Annual Meeting in
Senate Chamber.
Memorial Adopted by Associa.
ton for Late 0rviI|e Baker.
Program Closes With Banquet at
The Augusta House.

The annual meeting of the Maine Bar
Association was held Thursday at
ternon In the Senate chamber. An ad-
dress was given by Hon Albert f.
Plilsbury of Boston and several mat
ters OF proposed legislation were dis
cusseG. memorial for the late Hon.
orVllle Dewey Baker of Augusta, late
president of the association, was adopt
ed by rising vote. The session CLOSED
with d banquet in the evening at tho
Augusta House.
The afternoon meeting was called t,
order by the vice president of the as.
scclatlon, Hon. Luere B. Deasy of Bal
Harh"r. In calling the meeting to or
dcr President Deasy paid touchins
tribute 10 the memory of the deceased
president of the association.
The report of the treasurer, Norman
l.. f'assett of Augusta, showed a casl
balance in the treasury of $156. 49, The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
State Supt. of Public Schools

The following corporations have filed
their certificates of organization at the
Office of the secretary of state:
White Mop Pail and Wringer Co. or
ga nized at kittery, for the purpose OF
carrying on a general manufacturing
business, with $4,000 capital stock, OF
which nothing is paid in. officers
President. Edouard Charpentier OF
Nashua. n. H.; Treasurer, c. j. Belan-
ger of Manchester. N. H. Certificate
filed Jan IA. 1909.
Smart 4 Schomburg Steel Goods Co.
organized at Augusta. for the purpose
of carrying on general merchandise
business. with 100000 capital stock. OF
which nothing is paid in. Officers
President and Treasurer. J. Berry OF
Augusta. Certificate filed Jan. 49, 1909
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Is hereby ordered to visit the armor,
Oh co. A, "a Infantry, n. G. S. NJ, al
Gardiner, Me-, OH Monday evening, Jan
Is, 1909, to inspect the recruits exam
med by the contract surgeon, in ac-
codance with provisions of Paragraphs
- AMI 10, General orders No. u, A. G
o., c s.
Copies Of examination papers will b,
furnished, which papers will upon com
pletion Of inspection, be Endorsed ant
at once returned through the Office o.
the surgeon general for the files Of
this office
III. The commanding officer of thl
company will assemble said recruits al
the time and place specified.
By order of the COMMUNICATIVE Chief
AUGUSTUS b. FARNHAM,
Adjutant General
The following order was issued
Thursday from the office of the adju-
tant general:
Augusta, January 10, 1909
General Orders No. 2.
The following order from the Com
mander-in Chief is hereby promulga-
ted for the information of all concern
ed:
STATE OF MAINE,
Executive Department.,
January 49, 1909.
Order
The following named officer is hereby
appointed on the Staff of the Comman-
Ger-in- Chief:
james l.. Moriarty of Lewiston, In
or General.
He will be oboyed and respected ac-
cordngly.
Tine Adjutant General is charged with
the PRONUNCIATION of this order.
BERT M. FERNALD
Governor ami COMMUNICATIVE Chief"
Official:
AUGUSTUS B. FARNUM,
Adjutant General
Hon. e. F.. Mayo of Fairfield, mem
her of the Board of Prison Inspectors,
was a visitor at the State House
Thursday.
The following circular was issued
Thursday from the office of State Sup
crintendent of Schools Payson Smith
Augusta, Jan. II, 1909.
The semi-annual examination OF
candidates for State certificates viii!
be held Friday, Feb &c. beginning at S
O'Clock A. NJ. at the following places:
Augusta. Bangor, HOulton. Machias
and Portland. Examinations will also
be held at such other places as any 10
candidates shall desire and agree to
attend.
All persons intending to take ex-
animation at any of the above named
places should register before Feb. 49,
by sending in preliminary examination
reports, blanks for which will be sent
on application. Persons desiring to
take the examination at places other
than named above should register be-
fore Feb. 13. by making preliminary
examination reports and designating
the places at which they wish to be
examined.
Persons desiring further information
regarding the character and scope Of
the examination and the conditions I'M
der which certificates will be granted.
should send for circulars.
PAYSON SMITH,
State Supt of Public Schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-15
Petition for More Trains
At Somerset Junction.
Plans for Strengthing l., A. &
". Bridge at Auburn.
Senator Staples Gives Reasons for
Signing Majority Tax Report.

A petition was presented Thursday
10 the Board of Railroad Commission
ers from Forest II. Colby and 40, other
citizens, residents of Bingham and vi
! Unity and patrons of the Canadian Pa
ci6c Railway and Somerset Railroad
Co.. asking the board in it's official ca
,acty to use it's authority to have
Trains No. and 10, the express on the
Canadian Pacific Railway, stop at Som
erset Junction to take and leave pas
sengers each way for the convenience
Of the public.
The Lewiston, Augusta & Watervillo
Street Railway submitted to the rail-
road commissioners Thursday after
noon plans for the strengthening of the
Dennison street bridge in Auburn
President John r. Graham of the
Street Railway Co. appeared in the
matter before the railroad commits.
sioners, all three of whom We're pres
ent
Much interest in taxation problems is
manifested by the leading members in
both the majority and minority par
ties at this session of the Legislature
Senator l.. NJ. Staples of Knox, a
member of the minority party. who
signed the majority report of the tax
commission created by the 73d Legis-
laturc gave in an interview Thursday
as his reason for signing the majority
report presented by the commission
that It embodied the ideas in regard to
taxation for which he had fought in
the Senate during the past eight years.
Many of its recommendations We're
similar in wording to the Wisconsin
bill, which he considered a satisfactory
piece Of legislation. He added that
since his return to the Senate he had
read several Of the proposed acts filed
with the committees report and was
more inclined than ever to favor them.
The following order was issued
Thursday from the office of the adju-
tant general:
Augusta, JAN "A, 1909
Special orders No g.
l. Capt James f. Hill. assistant sur
geon, medical department, n G.. S. NJ.