The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-09-30

avent of the kind ever attempted in
sbIs couny. was formally opened
Tuestay, with a crowd OF several
sheusand people from all parts of the
Northwest in attendance. When
yames J. Hill, the great railroad
builder and practical farmer, passed
slru Mino. last summer on his west
syu trip, he was met at the Great
&otsnern depot by large number OF
Mlno,s citizens, and was invited to
attana Ward county's first fair, and
open it with speech. He promised
10 do so if he was in the west at the
time, and for several months, planned
his work so that he could be with us
2a the opening day. He arrived from
Helena, Nom, where he attended the
State Fair Monday, reaching this
city with his special train on Tues
day. promptly at 2 o'clock. He was
uet at che train by number of the
prominent citizens of the Northwest,
aud escorted to the fair gronds, after
aret being given an auto ride about
aho city. Mr.. Hill rode in A. J. Brun
.cc,a car, and with him were Mr..
E1unuer, Judge Goss and Jos. Roach,
PRESIDENT Of the association.
Ilte Minot Metropolitan band,
which met Mr.. Hill at the train, ar
eiyed at the fair grounds shortly af-
forwards, and rendered number Of
enjoyable selections just prior to Mr..
Hills address of the afternoon.
The Wedding
The crowd OF Thursday was one of
She largest, if no. the largest Of the
sisrea days Hundreds came especial
u 10 witness the public marriage Of
ss,Aon X. Witham, prominent South
Prairie farmer, and Miss Esther
Msssnanson, who teaches Liberty
.sl,ssol No 70. The ceremony was
Sersoymed. at four o'clock on the
speakers stand, Judge Murray in
aissrge. AS the judge has OBLIGATED
IT something like 140O weddings in
ais life, he was right a. home and
asaxay for the first time, had the
aleasure Of listening to the Judges
aaoQuent remarks in connection with
Sae ceremony. The ring service was
used. As the couple, escorted by
lky, Taylor and Miss Jacobson march
ii Gem the hack. which brought
eaesa TO the grounds, to the platform.
AAa hand struck up pretty wedding
usxrcn. Two members of the police
1aaee preceded the bridal party, and
Nsae way thru the crowd, which, was
orderly throughout the lengthy cere-
xony. The brides face was bright
@Asd by smile and she took her
ul4ce before the thousands and the
oroom. while tride embarrassed, as
ny man might be expected to be,
sApod the trying ordeal we'll. The
Arade was attired in beautiful blue
4owu. and wore hat to match.
After the ceremony, the band
struck up lively air, and hundreds
Il the friends of the couple crowded
around to shower congratulations up
- them.
The groom is first rate fellow, an
saasrgetic farmer. who is making a
asaccess of his life's work. The bride
Is q, bright young woman with many
astalnments. Both have many friends,
xhn join the Independent in wishing
Mem pleasant journey thru life
IKE following is a partial list of the
si1oe from the public:
tsalden Rule store, a tireless cooker
s&,n Y. Mccoy and co. set of sill
NJ Knives and forks.
H. 6. Skrivseth, one dozen photo
tkeeis.
AIRS. Evans, beauty parlors, dress
the frideis hair and manicure.
Unique Grocery Co., one sack Oh
fkpe>
McJannett's Furniture Co., one pair
II lace curtains.
The Branch, Dutch collar for the
setss.
Grow Clothing Co., shirt, collar and
. - for> the groom.
J. H. Wilson, hose and underwear
Aor the groom.
:Vayerly Cafe, wedding supper
2esde and groom, bridesmaid and
sroausman and officiating minister
lA,ceum Theatre, tickets for ths
ssrsdsl party,
noe articles that have been pro-
yaas.siy acknowledged are:
0sxte, one years subscription to the
fai.y Optic.
Raporter, one years subscription
asaeeendent, one years subscrip-
'Aez.
W. H. Reighart, wedding ring.
u. NJ Mitchell, suit for groom.