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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-01-28
BELIEVES IN PuRGAToRY
Has Been Through Purgatory Him
self and MIR. Conant Declares
that it Certainly Exists.

At the Thursday night meeting
In the Baptist church MI. Conant
presented the theme, "Purgatory''
and went on to show that the purga-
tory, through which he went and
through which all Christians go. is
that taught by the words. ''The blood
Of Jesus His Son purges us from All
Sim" The purging is by blood and
not by fire. The purEing is to be in
time. not In eternity: Is to be in life.
not in the grave; it is to be while
men are in the flesh. and not when
they are dead. This Is plainly the
fact. for Jesus came to earth cloth
ed in flesh. He toiled and suffered
In the flesh, and he did all this work
for men in the flesh, right here on
earth, so that the saving and purg-
ing work for souls is to take place
before we reach the grave, If it is
ever done. AS q tree falls in that
direction it will and must lie. So
as q person dies he must remain, for
the scripture says, He that is un-
just let him be unjust still and he
that is righteous let him be right
eous STILL 1t is possible to be thus
purged because the great Sacrifice
vas offered once for all and in that
sacrifice Jesus became sin. and the
sin bearer and the curse for man,
kind. Then the glorious results OF
freedom, of justification, and of nc
condemnation and safety from judg'
ment will follow and a foretaste of II
all comes in this life. Then let the
,redeeming work of the sacrifice o.
the Christ avail so that your purg
ing will be complete and your purga
tory fully passed this side the grave
Quite a number more signed cards a
the closing appeal.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-01-28

We're held Sunday morning at II
O'Clock in the auditorium of the
Seminary. The sermon was deliver
ed by Rev. Alexander Beers, OF
Seattle, Wash, and prominent mem
bers of the church oyer the state
were present and assisted in the
dedication. The structure cost
about $4,000, and it is built to
meet the requirements for a number
of years to come. Aside from build
ing the Seminary, the city erected
a new high school building last
year that cost about $4,000 and
was occupied late in the fall.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-01-28
President Helps Orphans.

Hundreds of orphans have been
helped by the President of The Indus
trial and Orphans Home at Macon,
Ga. who writes: eve have used Elec-
trio Bitters in this Institution for nine
wears. 1t has proved a most excellent
medicine for Stomach, Liver and Kid
ney troubles. We regard it as n of
the best family medicines on earth"
1t i]nvigorates the vital organs, puri-
fes the blood, aids digestion, creates
appetite. To strengthen and build up
thin, pale, weak children or rundown
people it has no equal. Best for fe-
male complaints. Only soc at Diehl
& Browns.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-01-28
CUTTING IlH GUT CONCESSIONS
Telephone Companies Cannot Sell.
codpo'n Books 4 Lower Rates
Than Everybody Pays.

Some complaint was made to the
State Telephone Commission relative
to the coupon books that were sold
bythe. various companies OF the state
to persons at 2 reduced rate, or at
= rate which enabled the holders
to use the telephone at a. cheaper
rate than one who did not own a
coupon book.
The commission presented the
question to the attorney general Of
the state. who has Just rendered q
decision to the effect that the is
ssuance and sale Of coupon books by
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-01-28
A Horrible Hold-Up.

about ten years ago my brother
was held up in his work, health
and happiness by what was believed
to be hopeless Consumption" writes
w. r. Lipscomb, of Washington, N.
G. "He took all kinds Of remedies and
treatment from several doctors, but
found no help till he used DR.. Kings
New Discovery and was wholly cured
by six bottles. He is a we'll man to-
day" It's quick to relieve and the
surest cure for weak or sore lungs.
Hemorrhages, Coughs and Colds,
Bronchitis, LaGrippe, Asthma and all
Bronchial affections. SOC and $1.00
Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by
Diehl & Brown.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-01-28

telephone companies whereby a mes
sage may be sent by the holder OF
the book at a less rate than a simil-
ar message may be sent by a person
who does not hold a book, is prohi-
bited by section -, Chapter 239 of
the Session Laws of 1907"
This is in accordance with the
law adopted by the Legislature OF
1907 making it impossible for any
favoritism to be shown any indiyi-
dual by any incorporation of public
utilities, and it is getting down to
the smallest possible degree of tech
nicalities of the law.
1t would seem as a matter of jus
tice that there ought to be a discri-
mination permitted between a large
purchaser and a small purchaser in
one case as in another. There is
not a business man or firm who does
not make a difference in the price
of his articles according to the large
or small quantity which he sells, and
the individual who objects to the
telephone company making a differ
ence in price of the coupon book
holder and the occasional user OF the
telephone is the very same indivi-
dual who will make the greatest
kick if he cannot buy for a cheaper
price in large quantities than in
small lots.
Under the Interpretation of the at
torney general coupon books here
after will be sold at their face value.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-01-28
Gard of Thanks.

Finding it impossible to personally
see and thank all those whose SYM
pathy and assistance was so kindly
extended to us in our recent bereave-
ment, we take this means of express
ing to them our sincere appreciation
and gratitude.
Frank B. Smith,
Una Smith.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-01-28
Brave Fire Laddies

Often receive severe burns putting
out fires, then use Bucklen's Arnica
out pain. For Burns, Scslds, Wounds,
Ulcers, Felons; best Pile cure made.
Relief is instant. Csc at Diehl &
Browns.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-01-28
Don't Get A Divorce.

A western Judge granted a divorce
on account Of lll-temper and bad
breath. DR.. Kings New Life Pills
would have prevented 1t. They cure
Constipation. causing bad breath and
Liver Trouble the ill-temper. dispel
colds, Danish headaches. conquer
chills. csc at Diehl & Browns.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-01-28
and died on the following Sunday

and died on the following Sunday.
The remains were accompanied to
this place by Mrs. Arney and his two
sons, John and Leslie, and by G. j..
Bliss and w. A. Branch of Mitchell.
The remains We're taken direct to the
cemetery, where burial services were
conducted by Rev. Charles Wilcox,
pastor of the NJ. E. church.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-01-28

Senator Andrews who is a leader
IN temperance affairs proposes to
close licensed saloons at 9 p. m. and
keep them closed until 5 a. M, a
covert blow at the great American
Industry will be resented and oppos-
ed by the gentlemen. of the spigot.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-01-28
EXPERT TAX COMMISSION

The Facts Relating to the Bill Intro
,dnced for the Establishment of
Expert Tax Commission.
Pierre, Jan. 20.--The senate had
but one bill upon its calendar and
recommittad that one. The house had
four bills and recommitted three OF
them. 1t requires a vivid imagination
to make very hot stuff from such
proceedings.
There is a dispute about whether
or not the Dillon North Carolina bill
bill carries an appropriation and the
bill was sent to the judiciary to per-
init the lawyers to solve the PROPOSE
ton. The friends of the return say
it is not an appropriation but simply
the return of a fund which we wrong
fully hold. Those opposed say that
the money is legally in our treasury
pursuant to a statute Of the legis-
1ature and a decree of the supreme
court. That the only way to get mon
ey ont OF the treasury is by an APP
preparation. II 1t is an appropriation
of moneys legally in the treasury it
requires two thirds of both houses
to pass 1t. If 1t is only a return of
money which does not belong to us
a mere majority can do 1t. The con-
tention is therefore vital as it is
scarcely probable that two thirds
will agree to the return while the re-
suit on the test vote in the senate
indicates a majority may do so.
The important bills recently in
troduced are Larson's permanent tax
commission proposal. 1t provides for
a commission of three experts, and
a secretary at $500 each and other
expenses which will bring the cost
TO about $4,000 annually. A super
visor of assessments is made for
each county, who works under the
board and who appoints all of the
local assessors, who are entirely sub
ject to his directions. The commits
sion Is clothed with the fullest pow
ers relating to the calling and ex-
aiming witnesses and discovering
hidden property. The commission is
to be non-partisan, not o than
two to be of the same party. Mr..
Larson had before him in drafting
the bill the Wisconsin. and Minnesota
law and he sought to adopt the
strongest FEATURES Of each.
Senator Wil1iamson's text book
bill is also a measure which is likely
to cause a good deal Of interest. The
night over the Dowdell bill of two
years ago was about the most pict-
uresque feature Of that session, and
It is likelyaat the present measure will
draw strong opposition. There was
some politics in the Dowdell fight,
for no was q democrat, and In the
minority. but Senator Williamson
who comes from Dowdell's county
IL a republican. and he has brought
with him Dowdell's pet measure. It
IL predicated upon the Indiana law
and creates a state book board which
may. provided satisfactory books can
not be secured at the maximum
prices prescribed by the bill proceed
to manufacture text books of our
own.
Senator Andrews who is a leader
An temperance affairs proposes to
close licensed saloons at 9 p. m. and
keep them closed until 5 a. M, q
covert blow at the great American
industry will be resented and oppos-
ed by the gentlemen Of the spigot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-01
The G. MS First Engin e
No. |, Jim Hills Little Favorite, Goes Thru Mnot
on Flat Car on way to Seattle Expostion---
History Of the Engine

No. /, the first engine owned by the
Great Northern railway system, pass
ed thru Minot on flat car bound for
the big Seattle exposition last Satur-
day. The little engine was covered
with canvas to keep her protected
from the elements for Jim Hill thinks
more of the little faithful piece of
machinery than he does of one of the
newest compounds.
No. 1 was put into service away
back in 1868, more than fifty years
ago, and was shipped on steam
boat from La, Crosse, Wis, to St.
Paul. At that time, those cities were
not connected with railroads. The
little engine has been in the service
most Of the time since, but now is
not used at all, altho if necessary
the engine could be pressed into ser
vice. '-.. a.
This was Jim Hills favorite engine
of the early days, and as matter
of fact used to pull the old boys. pri-
vate car to Minot in the early days.
The officials Of the road, thinking
that the engine was about ready for
the junk pile, sent her to the Rockies
and there used her for q time to run
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-01
Brave Fireman
Dies from Injuries
Thos. Shields, One Of the Victims of the Optic
Fire, Passes Away at Mldnieht---Man Did
Heroic Work in Saving His Comrades,
1.-The Last to Leave the BIaz-
ing Furnace

Poor Tom Shields is dead, his
spirit taking it's flight about mid
night. Surrounded by his wife
and little ones, father, mother
and brother, and with physicians
and nurses doing all that human
hands could do for the brave fire.
man, Mr.. Shields, who was hor-
ribly burned in the Optic fire
Sunday night, passed quietly
away.
His burns had been healing
and he would have recovered as
far as they were concerned. his
physician states, but the young
man must have breathed the
deadly red-hot fumes Of the gaso-
line, creating ulcers of the stom-
ach which caused grave appre-
tensions among his friends since
the fire. He seemed better dur
ing the day, and talked cheer
fully with members of his family
but a change for the worse was
noticed about 2 o'clock and he
grew weaker constantly till the
end.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-01

The beautiful Branch store was
opened in it's new location on South
Main street Saturday in an suspicious
manner. The store was closed We'd
nesday and Thursday during which
time many alterations were made in
the room and the pretty creations
from the we'll known eastern factories
were displayed. When the doors were
thrown open Saturday morning, a
gladstone sight met the eyes of the
early morning shoppers. With beau
tifully whitened walls, new racks for
the lovely suits, and rich looking rugs
on the floor, the big room looked as
neat and as tidy as any parlor.
The evening before, hundreds of the
ladies' of Minot and vicinity were en-
tertained at the store with music by
Rognlie's orchestra. Altho the new
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-01

one of the hydraulic pumps. Jim
Hill happened out that way one day
and seeing his little favorite being
badly used, ordered her returned to
st. Paul at once, and preserved.
Two years ago, when Jim Hills
birthday was celebrated at Lake
Minnetonka, the little engine attach
ed to one of the old fashioned
coaches, pulled the distinguished
party out to the lake.
After the Seattle fair, the engine
will be returned to st. Paul and
mounted on a pedestal on the grounds
at the state capitol.
The engine, when she passed thru
Minot Sunday, was just as she was
a half century ago. She had the
same kind of wood burner stack,
and IS covered with brass. The driv-
ing wheels are red with a gold stripe
down each spoke.
AL. Smith, the oldest engineer on
the @. N. in point Of service. viii be
at Seattle during the summer, to
look after the engine. Mr.. Smith
Is q years Of age, and still runs out
Of st. Paul on ! 217 mile run.
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Tom Shields was hero! When
the smoke was dense and with
his body reeking with pains, his
clothes all afame the night Of
the Optic fire, and with no known
way to escape, the brave fellow,
being the tallest of the four men
so near death in the blazing fur
mace, Mr.. Shields never thot once
of his own safety, but assisted
the other firemen to crawl up to
the top of the wall, and out thru
the little narrow window barred
with irons. When they were safe,
Tom then pulled himself out
more dead than alive, a living
torch. Never once did he COM
plain.
Mr.. Shields was born Is years
ago, and leaves a wife and two
little children, besides a brother,
William, and Mr.. and Mrs. John
P. Shields, his father and mother.
The deceased was a fine fellow
and was considered one of our
Lest fremen. Thousands mourn
over our loss.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-01

The House investigation of state
offices has been completed by Repre-
sentatives Ployhar and Putnam
Representative Collins of Grand
Forks refusing to serve on the COM
mittee or join in any report for the
reasons o. alleged personal animos-
tiles being too conspicuous-it Is
sadly
Prior to the last investigation Sec
rotary Of State Blaisdell insisted on
the presence of a state examine r
during the examination of his office
AS a matter of fact the repor: is a
complete vindicatlon for Mr.. Blais-
dell Notwithstanding there we're
some faults found and in insinua-
tions made by his arch enemy Ploy
har of the committee, who is Pack
ards brother editor and partner of
the Valley City Times Record.
The committee of two took excep-
tion to- the secretary's bitter printed
attack on their first preliminary re-
port. However the committee re-
ported it was their wish to modify
to some extent, and the former
charge that the Secretary Of State
had bought supplies without author
ity in law was withdrawn. 4,
1t was recommended that the state
auditing board, of which Mr.. Blais-
dell is not member, and whose
particular province is the approving
of prices in bills rendered, should
meet oftener.'
The important and vital finding of
the committees report, and in the
language Of the committee, are as
follows:
1--WE have checked up all moneys
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Enemies, Gould Find No Charge against
Secretary Of State--AlI Moneys
Accounted For

received by the secretary Of state for
the biennial period ending June 30th,
1908, and find that the correct
amount has been covered into the
state treasury"
your committee find by section
81 of code of 1905 that it is the duty
of the secretary of state to keep a
book of supplies in which must be
entered a list Of all stationery, books
and other supplies furnished him for
distribution by the commissioners of
printing separately listed as to
kinds of supplies together with cost
of same, to whom delivered and price
received in case articles are sold.
We find that prior to Secretary Of
State Blaisdell's term very little
attempt was made to comply with
these provisions. Since his incum-
bency, however, decided improve
ment has been made in that respect
and it is now possible under the
system of accounting inaugurated by
him to determine the cost and ex-
pense of each department., and the
individual or collective cost of the
legislatures. We congratulate the
state upon the advancement made in
the secretary's Office in this respect.
Among other advancements along this
line we note that new records have
been introduced as follows: Gen.
eral reception book, providing for
daily filing and entries Of all i'm
portant papers, general record of
trade marks and general record of
official acts Of the governor"
1.-THE clerical work Of this de-
partment is generally good.''
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-01
Meets Many Old Friends in West
I. A. Larson Returns from Extended Trip---Jim
Briggs Has Valuable Forming Lands---
80. Crokat Makes Money in Real Estate
hsgssaxs bob. Chamberlain Doing Well

y @i.5F,'f'
L. A. Larson, who becomes our
county auditor next Monday, returned
last night from two weeks visit in
the west. At Mountain Home, Idaho,
he spent several days with James
Briggs, who has acquired three-quar-
tiers of valuable land. Mr.. Briggs
has cleared eighty acres of land, and
will no doubt raise very large crop
this year. To clear fifty dollars an
acre from that land is not considered
any trick. At Tacoma, Mr.. Larson
visited DR.. Crokat The doctor has
been dealing in Tacoma real estate
and made some money the past win
ter in this way. He is doing we'll in
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Men Who Scrapped Released

lieved that there is q woman at the
bottom of the affair. In the scrap
Mclean lost his gold watch which
Apologize said he found after the
scrap. The watch has been returned
to him. The assailants were arrested,
but were dismissed, owing to the lack
of evidence.
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>~~rA-A -
TIL e Br anc h s Opening
ThesBeautiful Store, in It's New Location, Given a
Notable 0penin&.--Mr. and Mrs. Glazer
Iasx4 Entertain Friends at Ball in
Opera House

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spring stock was on display, not a
cents worth was sold, the manager
refusing to make any sales that night
After the store had been viewed, q
free ball was given at the Opera house
by the Branch in honor of the opening
of the store, Rognlie's orchestra play
ing. A very large crowd attended and
appreciated the kindly efforts of Mr..
and Mrs. Glazer to show them a pleas
ant time.
Later, Mr.. and Mrs. Glazer enter
tanned the salesladies of the store at
swell banquet given at the Leland
Cafe.
The Branch manager Is more than
pleased with his new location, and
his opening sale has been big sue
cess. I
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-01
Where They Go ........
After Your Money
julius Fauchald Returns from California---Tells
of Ways and Means of Making You Part
from Your Con---Rodc Doing
Well at San Diego

Julius Fauchald of the New York
store has returned from California,
where he spent five weeks. At San
Diego, he visited with J. w. Rode
and family. Mr.. Rode now owns a
large news depot and is doing well.
altho he likes North Dakota better
and may return here soon. Mr.. Fau-
chald says that there are thousands
of schemes whereby the visitor is
parted from his money. If one sits
down to rest, someone is sure to
come along and blacken your shoes
whether you ask him to or not, and
of course you are expected to give
a tip. Step into stairway to get
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his profession. At Seattle, he saw
Clifford WEIGH, who has just signed
with a big automobile concern to
take full charge of it's garage. Mrs.
Welch was expected from Minot in a
few days. At Everette, WASH, Bob
Chamberlain, former Minot citizen,
came up and patted him on the back,
Mr.. Larson not knowing that Bob
was living in that city. Mr.. Chamber
lain is doing a thriving insurance
business. Mr.. Larson had an enjoyable
visit, but comes back with the same
old story about Ward county being
the best place for the average man.
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Minot a Wireless ... ,.. ID.
Telegraph Station
Experts Here Preparing Put in acknowledgements
Made Which We're Successful--Messages May
Be Sent 10000 Miles

G. A. Fredrickson, representative
of the United States Telegraph Co. is
in Minot and declares that this city
has been selected as one of the points
for q wireless telegraph station. There
10 already a station at Chicago and
one at Minneapolis. In recognizing
Minot, the company places our city
on the same par with other we'll
known cities In the country and the
station will mean much for the north
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out of shower, and there is someone
to brush off your clothes, and that
means another tip. He tells of going
out to the Catalina Islands. The
pathway of the ship is strewn with
shells, which of course are thrown
in to take the place of those gotten
out for the souvenir collection. A
diver goes down and gets shell
which sells readily at quarter, tho
the same shell can be bought for a
nickel. Mr.. Fauchald says that the
hotels are making money, but those
in his line of business, have hard
time to make anything. The middle
west for him every time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-01

Minot Council U. G. T. No. 277 think
that they have some ball players in
their lot, and consequently have
challenged the 1nvincibles Fat Mems
indicated all starr team to a game
of base ball to be played on the local
grounds in this city sometime in May.
OF course the challenge will be &C.
copied and we want to serve notice
on the gentlemen that they won't have
any more show of winning than a
SNOWFALL Instantly. There are
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-01
Blaisden is. Wind c dVELVA MAN GUILTY
Topping Pleads Guilty of Assaulting Housekeeper With
Attempt to Commit Rape-Gven Heavy Fine

T. H. Topping, prominent citizen
Of Velva, was on trial at Towner last
week on the charge Of assault, the
complaining witness being his house.
keeper.
The state contends that last year
just before Topping left on trip to
Canada, he assaulted the young lady.
who ran terrified from the house and
across the street to the home Of the
village constable. No arrest was
made at the time but upon his return