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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-07-14

O. o. Walden's five year old so1
fell in well at Harvey. Playmate.
notified the mother who lowered :
bucket into the we'll and the little fel
low grabbed it, and was pulled out.
Jos. Hedlund of Fargo, while MAX
ing a mine for the fourth, was nearly
blinded by it's premature explosion.
Gus Johnson's large barn near Leeds
was struck by lightning and burned
Four cows, several horses, feed and
harnesses were burned.
The case of the state VS. Buoye, who
is charged with the murder Of O. G.
Rice, was postponed until July -, in
order to allow the state to present
some important ditnessea. 1t lis
reported that Andy Jones, serving a
term in the federal penitentiary at
Leavenworth, will be brought back az
witness for the prosecution.
Plus Job, Rugby farmer, went to
the circus at that place and upon re.
turning home at night, missed new
fur coat, a suit case and other valua.
bles. He believes that stranger
who had been hanging around the
farm in the morning, robbed him.
Frederick Bauer, an eccentric Car.
rington bachelor died last week and in
his clothes were found a check for
$500, given by a townsite company
last fall, certificate of deposit for
$575 and 500 in cash. The man also
mad placed a meat jar full Of gold in
safety deposit vault at one Of the
banks. $500 =. Fgl3
The meanest man in Kenmare is the
fellow who tied q bunch Of firecrack.
ers to the tail Of a dog.
w. Y. Wayne, employed at the
Kenmare Brick & Coal Company's
plant was arrested and taken back
to Sioux Falls, la, to answer to the
charge Of fraud. It is said that the
man assisted in selling 800 acres OF
land which lay at the bottom Of the
lake. He had gone by the name OF
Gallagher at Kenmare.
Wonder if President LIE Sueur will
get busy and prohibit the moving pic
lures of the Jeffries-J ohnson fight.
p j
No tears were shed at Kenmare over
the defeat Of Bickford..
Ed Madigan and two children, for
merly residents Of Lansford, were kill
ed in cyclone at Gravelsburg, Sask.
Three other, children and Mr.. Madi-
gan's mother were injured.
Little Roy Army was run over by
race horses at the celebration at STAN
ley on the Fourth and for a time it
was feared that he had been killed,
but he is recovering. Later, some
bronks broke wire fence and VIM !.
Smith was cut about the face by one
Of the wires. VIM. Bramness of Pal
ermo was thrown from his mule in the
mule race and fractured two ribs.
Otto Gross, who has edited the Pal
ermo Standard for several weeks, has
retired, to work on one of the Whilst
on papers. b.. c. Young, publisher
of the Garrison Times for a year, will
take charge of the Standard.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-07-14

| IS geCtlng out a very neWSy, well cult
ed paper, and if he keeps everlasting
ly at it, Carpio will have a newspaper
to which it can point with pride.
Sarah Peck, an eleven-year-old Har
vey girl, was shot through the body
near the heart with q zy-calibre rifle
She will probably live. She had &C
, companied her brother and neigh
boris boy to a field where they were
digging out den Of foxes. The
brother in handling the gun, accident
ly discharged it.
The eight-year-old son of Geo. Nc
Graw, Kenmare, was badly injured al
Mckinney on the Fourth, when he was
run down by race horse, as he at.
tempted to cross the track. He was
injured badly about the head.
r. L. Mccain was badly injured
by the explosion of dynamite, at the
Fred Schwede farm scar Donnybrook,
where he was drilling we'll. He
attempted to place some dynamite in
the we'll to break rock, but it stuck
near the surface and in trying to
force it down it exploded. Pebbles
and dirt struck the man forcibly in
the face bruising him severely.
Donnybrook is without proper fire
protection. d..
Mary, the eleven year old daughter
of Patrick Sullivan of Bowbells, died
July 2, of heart trouble. @e..,
The Bulletin says the new court
house Of Burke county is being paint
ed and repaired. 'a
Matt johnson won the nomination
for Clerk of the District Court in Bot
tine au county by three votes.
A little insurgent was born to
Editor and Mrs Falkenstein at Bot
tineau June eth. .'"@ 10
NJ. c. Loomis, a 20 year old 10Y,
was swindled out Of nearly 800 at
New England N. D. on the Fourth.
self defense, purely.
Some of the gamblers on the Chica-
go Board Of Trade claim that it costs
but so cents for the North Dakota far
mers to raise a bushel of wheat.
They probably did not have reference
to our 1910 crop.
Potato bugs continue to do we'll,
and the druggists have had a hard
time keeping any Paris Green in
stock.
Flickertails have been travelling in
regular droves towards the Missouri
river for water, and they have been
stopping long enough along the way
to pay their respects to the grain
fields. Whenever there is scarcity
Of water they make for the river by
instinct.
Peter Schaton, Russian lad II
years old, was arrested at Kief, Nc
Henry county, for tampering with the
500 switch. He had derailed freight
engine and caused much damage.
The boy will be sent to Mandan. &
The Bloomer girls defeated Towner
8 to 8. ..
Bonds for new court house in
Pierre county carried. f 3T
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-07-14

Melvin Lokensgard who has been
attending the Luth. Normal school in
Madison, MINI, for the last years,
returned last Saturday for a few
weeks visit with his parents at Saw.
yer. He intends to go back to Mimi,
in the fall to teach school.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-07-14

In the better parts Of Western
Canada whore there Is plenty Of rain.
fall, have some good land At from
twelve dollars up. six years to pay
for It. This 10 all good land. Re.
duced rates on the Canadian rail.
ways. W. H. sibbald, Room 4, Post
ONCE Block.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-07-14

Davis & Gillispie now occupy Offices
in the front rooms on the second floor
of the Smart block, while Baker &
Warren occupy Offices Immediately
back Of them. S3%
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-07-14
EsTRAY.

A roam mare has come to my home
five miles east of Minot. Animal has
bald face, clipped name, branded 4
on right shoulder, and brand on left
hind leg, asd branded "W'' on right
cheek. Weight about $50 pounds.
h. Edw. Nelson, Minot, N. D.
r. F. D. 4 6 z t3
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-07-14

To. got tho Best out Of nbo = !
problem. Learn how BY sending %
9fAnkaAo (Ninn.) Commercial Col1eGe
for thsir Tree Year Book. WORT .
fortune 20 you, 20 send today.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-07-14

FOR sALE-Lot ,, Block g. Charlie
bois adj lot Ifs, Caas "a. Ad-
dress Mrs. McGill, Angie, via
Ray, Williams Co. So
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-11-02
Pathetic Case

Not 50 long ago the writer heard little part.
ing talk between a married couple. II wasn't
case OF eavesdropping. because the conversation
was right there to be necessarily overheard. The
man was over forty and his wife was pretty close
TO forty herself
well, you look pretty good to me, now that
you're hiking off, young feller," he said to her
sort Of sneaklng his hand over SOS to get hold
OF hers Look pretty mddling good TO me any
old time. when It comes to that. II begins to
look to me that I'm mashed on you beyond all re.
demption. II II does you any good TO have your
man make that kind OF fool schoolboy speech
after all years at the matrlmony thing why,
you're welcome. kid, that's ALL"
well. I'll take mine out in thinking dear" she
replied, "and I'll write all OF my foolish things
in my letters Now, you're honestly going TO
remember 10 feed the canary every day aren't
you? The maid can attend 10 cleaning the cage
but you yourself will feed little Dckis everJ
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-11-02
For Halloween.

From the voluminous correspondence
which has poured into the office re-
Earding Halloween" II would seem
that every reader. old and young. rich
or poor. intended to celebrate on this
most fascinating festival day. Madame
Merri sincerely hopes that there has
been something IN tho departments 10
suit the needs OF all
Here Is a very simple method OF de-
toTmining ones future partner In life.
Il is called the yarn" test:
Al the stroke OF midnight the girls
must all go upstairs the men remain
Ing IN the hall below. Then each maid
In turn drops a ball OF light yarn over
tho banisters. OF course she must
hold tightly to one end OF the yarn and
remain unseen when she throws II
down
Tho men scramble for the bali. and
the one who gets II. when the yarn Is
drawn taut by the girl above. must re.
ply by giving his true name when the
unseen holder says who holds?"
II he recognizes her voice. so much
In their favor; n the girl drops the end
she holds. she win remain unmarried
II the warn breaks she will not marry
any OF the men present on this occa
sion.
This test Is always sure 20 provid,
a happy ending TO the party. and II 1,
also a means Of pairing the guests fol
refreshments or for any game where 4
is necessary to choose partners.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-11-02
Telling Fortunes.

Fortunes may be told by tho trAdl-
tional three bowls Place three
bowls. or saucers tas they are more
conveniently. on talNe. one filled with
water. one with milk and the other
empty. Each maiden Is then bllndfold-
ed. turned around three times and
started in the direction OF the bowls.
II she dips her finger In the water. she
will marry bachelor. II In the milk
her husband will be a wldower. while
II her finger touches the empty dish
she is fated to remain single. After
each one makes the test the order OF
the bowls must be changed so as to
prevent those who watch from know
ing which is which.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-11-02

and the home OF George Westinghouse, the IA
nous inventor and manufacturer Of Pittsburg.
Encircling Sheridan circle the mansions
of Hennen Jennings, Mrs. Barney. Mrs. s. b.
Wyeth of ephia-another famous widow;
Mrs. F. b. Moran. Cen Charles l.. Fitzhugh, Mrs.
Sheridan, widow OF the general; Lieutenant
Beale. a retired officer of the United
States navy etc. The mansions in Wash
ington notable not less for their magnificent
architecture than for their spotless appearance.
Washington being the cleanest OF cities. It has
been possible TO make OF marble terra Gotta
and decately tinted mosaics the exteriors Of
the residences and TO have them retain indeh-
nitely their pristine beauty
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-11-02
MADAME MERRL
Iahot From handkerchief.

The jabot made OF half a handker-
chief is a sensible and inexpensive
solution OF the necktie problem for
the business woman.
Cut diagonally in half, the hand
kerchief. II a plain one. will admit OF
extra trimming along it's already
hemstitched edges.
Part OF the finish being provided.
there but remains TO be added tho
narrowest OF Irish lace edges on one
jabot and n jabot and a delicate clung
on the other.
Pressed into shape, the jabot is
mounted along It's diagonal raw edges
upon a small baud stitched by ma
chine, and by this It Ia secured be-
meath the turnover collar.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-11-02
cuotatlon, for Hallowe,en.

In the way Of quotations for place
cards the hostess has u store OF riches
from which to draw by consulting
Shakespeare or Burns. A few apt sen.
tlments are given:
Fortune is merry,
And In this mood will give US anything.
This day we fashion Destiny our web
OF Fate we spin.
There swims no goose 40 gray
But soon or late
y She finds some honest Eander
For her mate.
rhs iron tongue OF midnight hath told
twelve.
When the stars shoot.
md the owls hoot.
And bats fly in and out.
When the fire burns blue.
And the candle. too,
Witches are about
Double double. toll and trouble:
Fire burn and caldron bubble.
Fresh dawnlng Hallow Eve!
Sweet, new-old Hallow Evci
For what thou vert for what thou art
Thrice welcome. Hallow Evel
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-11-02
A superstItIon Party.

A ladder was put up on the front
porch so all would have to pass under
II to enter the house. All the black
cats I'm the neighborhood we're Dor.
rowed for the occasion and salt was
spilled in front of each plate at the
table. The party was on Friday. on the
thirteenth day Of the month, and each
guest was asked to tell his favorite
superstition. The favors were scissors.
knives and tiny purses without the pro.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-11-02
Hints For Hostess
N0N0O0NN TIMELY SUGGESTIONS
MRMZ for Those Planning Seasonable
| {aNN3 | Entertainments

verbal lucky cent" Tne result OF this
party was that no one died within the
year. all remained good friends. and.
In spite Of the looking glass which the
hostess shattered just before going In
the dining room. none had bad luck.
This affair could be combined with
Halloween stunts and make q Jolly
time for tomorrow night or during the
week. when fads and fancies pertain
Ing to tho mystical day are in order,
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-11-02
Old Fashion Revived.

The quaint. old-tlme handkerchief
or glove boxes made OF glass and
bound with ribbon. by which the Sides
and top and bottom we're held In
place. are being revived and make ao-
ceptable gifts for almost any anni-
versary. The glass can be easily cut
into any size and shape and the
boxes lave a certain advantage over
others I'm that they can be easily
cleaned
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-11-02

II HE gown at the left is OF black
chantilly lace and liberty. The
skirt 10 OF liberty covered with a
tunic OF chantilly which is finished
with wide sash of liberty crossed
In the back.
The corsage is OF chantilly with
large collar OF beaded embroidery fin
lshed ir 'front.' by a knot OF liberty.
The eirdle Is OF liberty. fastened with
posettes.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-11-02

YOU want IT," said ne. Going TO be a mighty
dreary dismal old imitation OF fiat without you
I'm t. sis and don't you ever forget that II sure
does get me gulpy around the glue works to see
you going of. and find that it's getting harder
every time you go away for a little trip TO see
your folks One OF these old days I'm going to
pour an awful COB Of grief all over you by going
along with you when you go away"
Now lister, jim: darned up all your socks
day before yesterday, but | forgot to put them
in your drawer and you'll find them in my work
basket and my work basket is In the box couch
In the sittingroom. and for mercy's sake. Jim.
puLlease remember this so you won't pull the
whole fiat 20 pieces looking for your socks, won't
you? Now, there you are. with faraway look
In your eyes, and you're not hearing one single,
solitary word that I'm saying TO you"
"G'way. I've heard every word you've said You
said you sewed some buttons on the box couch
In the spare room. and that"
Now just listen to that! Listen to me- sir
stop looking at those crazy skyarking dogs on
their way to the baggage car, but listen to me.
said socks. Socks in the work basket in box
couch Repeat the words after me. sir Just like
this: Socks in work basket in box couch"
"wocks in sork basket in cox bouch-say, hun.
haven't time for any such fool things socks.
It's your going away that's got my goat. Doggone
It, can't stand here and mutter my thinks TO
you without your ringing In work couches and
socks and birds and cheese puddings and such
Junk on me?
Most husbands pretty good fellows when
II comes to all that Dub along. most OF en- and
do tho best they can, considering that they're
Ornery he-creatures. And most OF EN-. despite tho
old funnyistical gag just nachually HATE TO see
their wives 60 awsy.-Washington Star
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-11-02
NOTABLE NEWN1ANSlONS E -. 5555:5.!:s.5Z :! g

ROM time out Of mind the pub
lie has been wont TO think OF
the city OF Washington as
gaining It's greatest II not It's
sole distinction from being the
seat Of our national govern
ment-certalnly honor enough
for any community Within the
past few years. however, the
city on the Potomac has come
20 have another significance. II
is rapidly taking rank as the
foremost residential mecca OF
the wealthy leisure class In
Amerlca-even surprising New
port in that respect. During
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-11-02

The correspondent who asks for q
new Halloween fortune test may find
the following suitable for her purpose;
For this potent formula for peerlnS
into the future an absolutely new laid
egg is necessary. Drop the white only
into a glass OF cold water. A clever
seer will then foretell the future from
the queer shapes which the albumen
assumes.
AgAnAAfE NfEWUL
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-11-02

The other gown is OF pale green lib-
erty and mousseline dc sole OF the
same shade. The skirt is OF liberty
with draped tunic of mousseline de
8 ie, caught at the side by roses
The corsage is also OF liberty Gov
cred with sort of plated pelerine OF
the mousseline de sole. The chemI-
sette is of white lace; the girdle. al
designed. is Of liberty. with knot Of
roses at the Gida-
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-11-02

Perhaps the most notable feature NJ tho In
Vasion OF Washington is found in the number ~
famous and wealthy widows who have taken I'm
their abode there. most OF them purchasing or
sectng mansions Among the well-known wild
ows who have adopted" Washington are Mrs
George M. Pullman. widow OF the founder Of the
sleeping car company; Mrs Mark Hanna Mrs
John Hay, Mrs. Albert Clifford Barney. Mrs r. r
Hit, Mrs. Phil" Sheridan. Mrs John Logan
Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh, widow OF the Colorado
mining king; Mrs Mary Scott Townsend. who In
herited many millions made in Pennsyvanla coal
and oil interests: Mrs Slater, who requires 1s
servants to minister to her lone comfort in a
monster mansion and number OF others
The influx OF wealthy househoders has caused
the price OF real estate In Washington to advance
by leaps and bounds in those favored sections OF
tho northwest portion OF the city which is being
to a considerable extent monopolized by the fash.
ionables. Land that few years ago sold for
81 to 81 per square foot has Jumped within few
years to $40 Per square foot. and I'm some excu-
svc neighborhoods II Is almost impossible TO Sc.
cure a large building site for love or money The
mansions which have been erected have cost
all the way from $5O,OOO TO $1,000 900 each and
some OF them have stables and garages that have
cost as much as 900 each
The two principal hubs Of this new moneyed
colonization of the most beautiful city in the
world found in the two little circular parks
or pazas known respectively as Dupont circle
and Sheridan circle-so named because statues
OF these heroes grace these bits OF greensward
Around Dupont circle are grouped the stately
mansions OF Mrs. l.. a. Letter and Mrs. Robert
W. Patterson OF Chicago. the Herbert Wads.
worths OF New York; Mr.. and Mrs. w J. Board
man and their daughter. Miss Mabel (of Red
Cross fame). formerly OF Cleveland. Nearby is
ths new mansion OF Perry Belmont OF New York
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-11-02

the past decade wealthy men and women have
bebn nocking to the District Of Columbia from
all parts OF the country, and these wealthy In
vaders erecting magnificent mansions that
coming TO vie with the government buildings
objects OF interest TO the tourists and sight
who journey to Washington each year
ghe moneyed folk who are taking up their res
dence at the capital Of the nation are distinctly
OF the leisure class. No multimillionaire would
think of settling in Washington primarily for
business reasons There is practically no manu-
featuring and no extensive commercial interests
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-11-02

slhgle day, now won't you7 Promise
me again. so can feel comfy about
IT,"
Sure. I'll feed the bird. Say, Tvo
Just been noticing those hazel eyes
OF yours. You've sure got 'em all
skinned foyty ways from the jack
when It comes to the brown lamps.
and"
Such slllinessl" she interrupted
him. looking pleased. Now. dearle.
listen. You won't be getting poor old
Melinda to cook you those dreadful
messes-things with horrid cheese in
them-that you're so crazy over and
that make you sick. will you? Prom
ise me solemnly once again. now,
won't your"
mix on cheesy things, as solemn as
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-11-02

In the city-none OF the ordinary
channels OF wealth production for
Americans. However, IL is lust this
absence OF the commercial atmos.
phere combined with the mild and de-
llghtful winter climate of Washington
that is attracting so many OF the well.
tO-do newcomers. Having made their
fortunes, they are eager to enjoy life
IN a city where almost everybody has
more or less leisure: where there are
infinite opportunities for amusement.
where the climate is conducive 20 out.
of-door sport all the year. and where
finally, there is ever to be witnessed
the spectacle OF official life with its
parades. ceremonies and picturesque
social functions.
Whole colonies" OF wealthy folk
have migrated from different cities
TO Washington, notably from Chicago
Pittsburg. New York and Boston. and
TO some extent these colonies have
foregathered in certain districts in
their adopted city. A most interest.
ing group OF multimillionaires the
members OF which have lately built
handsome mansions in Washington is
made up OF what is known as the
-South African mlllionaires''-men
who acquired the bulk OF their for,
tunes I'm the gold mines and the dia.
mond mines of the Dark Continent.
Among these men who are now enjoy.
ing life at Washington are Hennen
Jennings, Gardner Williams. who was
for a long time manager OF the IA.
nous De Beers diamond mines. and
John Hays Hammond, chum OF Presi.
dent Taft and the highest salarled
mining engineer and expert IN the
world
Perhaps the most notable feature
vasion of Washington is found in the
famous and wealthy Widowa vvbo no,