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The Ward County independent., 1910-01-20
Vital Statistics, Notice to Proper
Officers.

OuSSTos
Where no physician Is employed,
it shall be the duty Of the parents to
give notice to the proper officer with
in whose jurisdiction they reside, of
dren, or of the presence Of any infec-
tious or contagious disease occurring
within their household, within twenty
four hours, or three days If outside
of incorporated limits Of cities, towns
and villages as to births and deaths
only, of such occurrence and the
Oldest persons next of kin, the keep
er or other proper officer of every
public or charitable institution, shall
give like notice Of any birth, death,
infectious or contagious disease oc-
curing among the persons under his
charge. Whoever neglects or refuses
to give such notice within the period
of twenty-four hours, or three days
if outside Of incorporated limits of
cities, towns and villages as to births
and deaths only, after the occurrence
of such birth, death or infectious
or contagious disease, shall upon con-
viction forfeit a sum not to exceed
twenty dollars, to be collected as 9TH
ar fines are collected <oy law.
Section 2S9 of the Revised Code Of
North Dakota for 1905.a n. ~
Given under my hand land seal this
lzth day of Jan. 1910. >&
~, Louis A. Larson,
'(SeaI a., County Auditor.
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NOTICE FOR BIDS.

: Notice is hereby given that the
board OF county commissioners of
Ward county, North DAKOTA, will re-
vceive sealed bids up to two o'clock
pm. Feb. 14th, 1910, for q light plant
sfof the buildings on the county poor
farm. Bids will be considered for
both gas and electric light plans
: Plans of the buildings on file in the
county auditors Office but each bid
der MUST submit his own plan for
the plant.
Bids to be accompanied by a certi-
fed check of $50 as guarantee to en-
ter into contract.
Given by order Of the board of coun-
ty commissioners, this 18th day Of
Jan. 1910.
Louis A. Larson,
1923. County Auditor.
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strenuous month feeding the Evans

strenuous month feeding the Evans
stock.
John brady the brady postmaster.
reports the scarcity of water in his
neighborhood, and is now engaged in
melting snow for hisss,horses Better
wells are needed in that vicinity.
Pete Riley, husky farmer. has
rented the Robert Evans quarter and
is now occupying Jesse Evans home,,
until spring. While. en- route. to the
farm last Thursday night, with two
loads of goods and provisions, one Of
the .sleds overturned and 1t was nee
essary to leave both loads until
morning. borrowing another sled from
Mr.. Sommers. X.
L 4. Larson had a smash up with
an extra big load of hay. His hay
frame was smashed to smithereens
Road Boss Swenson, L. T. Larson
and Mr.. Whitmore, called at Drady's
store and swapped yarns Saturday
evening. " # # N
Robert Evans and son Jesse, accom-
panied Mn and Mrs. Peter Riley out
from Minot Thursday evening. They
met with an accident on the way and
forgot their provisions. They dined
ION south wind and snow water that
might, and were up bright and early
the next morning, skirmishing for
food. The senior Evans did not think
much about it, however, as this was a
common thing with him nearly half a
century ago, when he was a soldier
II the Civil war.
John Stakston and liver Manshau-
ger are busy engaged in hauling hay
and calling on the fair ladies-these
brisk winter days.
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: frank: REing, who. disappeared re

strank:. :.. REing, who disappeared re.
Gently ffam> sBerthold, creating some
excitement, attempted to kill himself
at Harrington, Wash, by hurting him.
self from second story window. He
had been. suffering from a bad case
of dellrium. tremens. He escaped
with a sprained wrist and ankle hav.
ing struck on a spring mattress.
The Ward County independent., 1910-01-20

Capt. F. S, Henry, of the Valley
City militia company, was presented
with full dress belt. and silver mount
ed sabre by members of his company
at the meeting of the company Fri
|day evening.
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pIPTHERlA EPIDEMIC
Violation Of Quarantine Caused Spread
OF Disease At Rugby.

Rugby, N. D.. Jan, 14-This section
has an e1idemic Of diptheria which is
occasioning some concern 1t is re-
ported that there are about one hun,
dred cases In Pierce county and there
have already been a!number Of deaths.
fragrant violations OF. quarantine regu-
lataons are responsible for. the situa.
ttion and the authorities viii take dras
tic measures to abate the disease. ;.
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State Of North Dakota, County 0
Ward-0S p. ..'-

State OF North Dakota, County OF
SUMMONS.
In district court, Eighth Judicial
District. &" @ <
Nels Engholm. Plaintiff
va . ,,#
Prudential Real Estate and Trust Com
pany, corporation, Algernon H.
Wilcox, Louis A. Larson, Bessie
Larson, his wife, l.. J. Palda, Jr.,
James w. Briggs. James w. Briggs.
trustee, Peter A, Larson, Jewett ].
Pierce, F. o. Pierce, F. o. Pierce,
administrator of the estate Of Jew
EFT j. Pierce, c. o. Piatt, Louis
Muhs and Agnes Muhs, his wife and
all other persons unknown claiming
any interest in, or lien or incum-
brance upon the property described
in the complaint. Defendants.
Summons.
The State of North Dakota to the
Above named defendants:
You, and each of you, are hereby
summoned to answer the complaint
of the plaintiff in the above entitled
action and to serve copy OF your
answer thereto upon the subscribers,
at their office in the city of Mlnot,
Ward County, North Dakota, within
thirty days after the date OF the
service OF this summons upon you,
exclusive of the day of such service,
. and in case Of your failure to so ap-
pear or answer, judgment will be
{ taken against you by default for the
relief demanded in the complaint.
The complaint in the above entitled
action will be filed in the office OF
the clerk Of the district court OF
Ward county, North Dakota, on and
after the 30th day of December, A.
ID. 1910.
LeSueur & Bradford,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Omce and postoffice address, Minot,
North Dakota
Notice Of SubJoined to the Summons
and of No Personal Claim
To the above named Defendants:
; You, and each of you, will please
!. take notice that the above entitled
action is brought tOr the purpose duu
with the object of quieting title to
the following described real estate,
situate in the county of Ward and
State of North Dakota, to-wit:
Lots four (4) and five (5) and the
south half of lot three 90, all in
block eleven (1D Of Brooklyn addi-
ton to Minot, (now city of Minot) ac-
cording to the recorded plat thereof
on file in the Office of the Register
of Deeds of the county of Ward and
State of North Dakota. -
You will further take notice that
no personal claim is made against
you, or either of you, in said action.
LeSueur & Bradford,
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Office and postofice address, Minot,
North Dakota. 1-2O-2-24.
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For sale or trade, a good bakery
and confectionery store in a good live
town in Ward county. 1t will take
$15O0.00 to swing the deal. o. J. Clark,
Sherwood, N. D. 1918
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Modern WOOdmen of America

Meets every Second and Fourth Wednesday
In each Month
The Royal Neghbo- meets every First and
Third Friday each month.
In the Wheeler hall over the Grow Clothing
Store.
Anyone wishing information as to transfer
cards or anything of interest to Woodmen,
call on f. A. HARTHOUSE, Clerk,
Andersen Bros hide house. Minot. N. D.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-01-21
CHAPTER X.
Problems in Woodcrsft.

NJ / WAS no pleasant sight
~ that met Miss Leslie's
gaze upon her return. The
neatest of butchering can hardly be
termed aesthetic; and Blake and Win
thrope lacked both skill and tools Be
tween the penknife and an improvised
blade Of bamboo, they had fiayed the
two cubs and haggled off the flesh
The ragged strips, spitted on bamboo
rods, We're already soaring in the fierce
sun-rays
Miss Leslie would have slipped into
the hollow of the baobab with her
armful Of fagots and brush; but Blake
waved bloody knife above the body
of the mother leopard and beckoned
the girl to come nearer.
Hold on a minute, please he said
What did you find out?"
Miss Leslie drew few steps near
revolving sight She found ii still
more difficult to withstand the odor of
the fresh blood Winthrope was pale
and nauseated The sight of his dis
tress caused the girl to forget her own
loathing. She drew deep breath,
and succeeded in countering Blake's
expectant look with half-smile.
How well are you getting along!"
she exclaimed.
Didn't think you could stand it. But
you've got grit all right, If you are a
lady" Blake said admiringly Say,
you'll make 1t yet! Now, how about
the gully?"
There is no place to climb up. 1t
runs along like this, and then slopes
down. But there is cliff at the end.
as high as these walls"
Twenty feet" muttered Blake,
"Confound the luck. 1t isn't that
jump-off; but how inflow are we
going to get w ON the cliff? There's
an everlasting lot of omelettes In
those birds nests. II only that bloom
in'-how's that. Win, me b'y?-that
bloomin' blawsted baobab was on
t'other side. The woods almost soft
as punk. We could drive in pegs,
and climb up the trunk"
There are other trees beyond it."
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-01-21

vince him that he had found the
leopards den.
He caught the vague outlines OF
long body, crouched Ave or six yards
away, on the far side OF the hollow.
He sprang back, his club brandished
TO strike. But the expected attack did
not follow. Blake glanced about as
though considering the ACCESSIBILITY OF
retreat winthrope and Miss Leslie
were staring at him. white.faced. The
sight of their terror seemed TO spur
him to daredevil bravado; though his
actions may rather have been due to
the fact that he realized the futilIty OF
flight. and so rose to the requirements
Of the sltuation-the grim need to
stand and face the danger.
Get behind the bamboos," he
called. and as they hurriedly obeyed.
he caught up a stone and flung it In at
the crouching beast
He heard the missile strike with a
soft thud that told him he had not
missed his mark, and he swung up his
club In both hands. Given half a
chance he would smash the skull Of
the female as he had crushed her
blinded mate. One moment after an
other passed, and he stood poised for
the shock. tense and scowling Not
so much as snarl came from within
The truth flashed upon him.
"Smothered." he yelled.
The other saw him dart In through
the hole. A moment later two limp
grayish bodies were flung out into the
open. Immediately after Blake reap
peared. dragging the body OF the moth
er leopard.
ITS all right; they're dead" cried
Winthrope. and he ran forward to
look at the bodies.
Miss Leslie followed, hardly less
curious.
Are they all dead, Mr.. Blake?" she
inquired
Wiped out--whole family. The old
cat stayed by her kittens, and all
smothered together---lucky for usi Get
busy with those bamboos, Win. I'm
going to have these skins, and the
sooner we get the cub meat hung up
and curing. the better for u.s."
Leopard meat again!" rejoined
Winthrope.
Spring leopard, young and tender!
What more could you ask? Get a
move on you"
Can / do anything, Mr.. Blake?H
asked Miss Leslie.
"Hunt n shady enof"
But really mean It."
We'll, II that's straight, yon might
60 on along the gully, and see II
there's any place to get to the top.
You could pick up sticks on the way
back, IL any are left. Well have to
fumigate this tree hole before we
adopt 1t for a residence"
''Will 1t be long before you finish
with your-with the bodies?"
We'll, now, look here, Miss Jenny !;
it's going to be mess, and wouldn't
mind hauling the carcasses clear down
the gully, out of sight, II 1t was to be
the only time. But It's not, and you
have got to get used to it, sooner or
later. So We'll start now"
Il suppose II must, Mr.. Blake
Really,1 wish to help"
Good. That's something like,
Think you can learn to cook?"
See what | did this morning
Blake took the cord of cocoanut f.
Der which she held out to him, and
tested its strength.
We'll, I'll be blessed" he said.
This is something like. II you don't
look out, youll make quite a camp
mate. Miss Jenny. but now. trot
along. This is hardly arctic weather
and our abattoir don't include cold
storage plant The sooner these
lambs are dressed, the better"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-02

Mrs. J. w. Harrell, of Ell Dorado is the guest of her sister, Mrs. w. F Goodman, in this city.
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Section Director Alciatore
 Says Speaking Week Will Be Favorable.
OTHER CAPITAL NEWS
Sons of Veterans Appointments Pardon for Convict Cooper
 Last Appeal for Amendment

Little Rock, Sept. 1.-The city au- thorltles and the circus men have be- gun to have their annual round. The circus advance men have come in with their bill posting wagons and started the erection of bill boards with which to put up the surplus sign. The Little Rock Advertising Bill Board Co.,, has a monopoly on the business in Little Rock and have stopped the erecting of special bill boards. The city authorities are with the company in the fight and the cir GUS will have to use company boards if it makes a display in Little Rock.
 National Land Congress-.
 State Land Commissioner l.. L.. Coffman has received from the off, cials of the National Farm Land Con- gress of Chicago, request to have Gov. Donaghey appoint a lot of dele gates to represent the state in the congress which will be held in Chi cago this fall. Land Commissioner Coffman is a member of the Advis- ory Board of this congress and will request Gov. Donaghey to assist in the work by appointing a number of delegates from over the state.
 Good Weather For Bryan.
 Fair weather for the Bryan tour is promised by the Weather Bureau. 1,sa it is yet too far ahead to make prediction which can be warranted, he believes there will be mo rainfall while the excursionists are out and the indications are that the weather will be pleasant all four of the days. The cold wave which was expected to reach Arkansas Thursday was side tracked and passed on north of the state. District Director Alciatore states that for the past II years, little rain has fallen for the four days of September beginning with the 9th. In the eleven years there was slight rain on 9th of the month. Twice 1t rained on the 7th, three times on the Sth and once on the 9th. In many places where Bryan will speak, the people are making preparations to take the party to the town park and have him speak from pavilion there The members of the arrangement committee have sent out a general warning against this, as the going to and from the train, especially the return which has to be made through column of handshakes, consumes
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-02
GOT ANOTHER'S
 CHECK LIN JAII.

J. C. Woods, white man said to
 be an employe of the Cotton Belt, was placed in the city jail last night, after he had gone to the office of the
 Cotton Belt here and drawn the pay check of C. e. Pickett, another en- ploye of that road. Woods was ar- rested by Patrolman Dan Scott and Patrolman Swain in Simon's store on Main street, after he had gone to a Main street store and made purchases with a view to passing the paper on the other man. He is said to have endorsed Pickett's name to the check, He will be transferred to a magis- trate's court today. All the local firms were previously warned of Woods act and were requested to be on the lookout for the Pickett check.
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AMENDMENT WILL PASS
Police Judge Ratterree Gives Result of His Observations in the State.

Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 1.-After having visited thirty counties of this state recently Ernest R. Ratterree, police judge of the city of Little Rock, expresses the opinion that Amendment No. 10, providing for the initiative and referendum, will be adopted by the people in the coming election by Ia majority of three to one to five to one.
 The opposition to the amendment Is not near so strong as many would nave you believe, said he. ''The common people desire to get closer to the government and they realize that the best way to do it is through the initiative and referendum. It is possible that the present amendment is not what we would rather have, but l am sure that it can be no worse than what we have had in the past, and any error which might show in the amendment may easily be remed- jed as other laws are remedied.
 '"The idea that the friends of the amendment have given up hope since there are a few who have expressed themselves against it is wrong, and the amendment will be adopted by a big vote.
 "On my trips for the past several weeks I have listened to the discus sion of the amendment by the people themselves, not the leaders in the various communities, but the people who do the voting, and almost invari- ably I find them favoring the amend ment, and it is upon this finding that I base my prediction that the amend ment will carry easily.''
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YOU MOTHERS OF BOYS
BIG OR LITTLE

the schools of Pine Bluff will open for the season on September 18th. It is scarcely advisable to wait till the last minute to supply their needs.
 The Henry Marx Company are giv- ing the greatest attention to the re- quirements of boys this season, and wish particularly to have you inspect their wares.
 ~ We carry everything the little fel- low can want; absolutely faultless suits made ependa'bly-Shoes in the manly styles; the newest things in cloth, plush and velvet hats; shirts and shirt-waists
 We will be very glad to show the goods, and you will not be urged to huv
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We will issue weekly, beginning September 1st, printed list of our houses for rent. Phone or write us If you want a house and we will mail you a list.-Cotton Belt Savings and Trust C,o. 31 4t.
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MYSTERY OVER WfBKfS' DEATH Coroner's Jury Refers the
 Case to the Grand
 Jury. NO EVIDENCE OF IT Many Believe Stephen Webkes Ended His Own Life-Found Hanging
 to Rafter in a Barn.
NO EVIDENCE OF IT

Hanging to rafter in an old barn on South Oak street, a block away from his home, the body of Stephen C. ,Webkes, B years old, night car in- spector for the Iron Mountain rail- road company who lived with his family, wife and two sons. at No 1912 South Oak street. was found ear- ly yesterday morning by Henry Tho mas, a young negro. The latter re- ported his find to neighbors and the police and county authorities are in- vestlgating the affair. Thomas was arrested by the police, but there was no evidence to warrant his being held and he was released during the af- ternoon. The coroner's jury declined to render verdict but owing to the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of the young man, the mem- bers of that body, after making thorough investigation, referred the case to the Jefferson county grand jury which will be empanelled Mon- day, September 19.
 | Webkes was last seen by his wife Wednesday morning, when he left their home to go to his Aswork. For the past several weeks he had been performing the duties of the yard master and when he did not return
 home tAat might his wife thought that he had been shifted back to his night work and did not become alarm ed. over his non-appearance. On We'd nesday morning Webkes told his wife that he was expecting a pass from the company, which had been asked for by him, and if it arrived he would "leave tomorrow" for the conl- pany hospital at St. Louis, where he expected to go for treatment. He had been in i'll health for several months.
 Mrs. Webkes nor Henry Webkes, his brother, could give no reason why Stephen Webkes should take his own life. He had no enemies that they knew of, but despite this fact they are confident that he did not commit suicide. They believe that he was
 murdered and will insist on the grand jury making a full investigation. ,Webkes was sick at times, but his health, his relatives say, was not such as to bring about despondency or cause him to end his life.
 The body, when found, was hanging on a small rope, but the feet were touching the ground at the toes. Web- kes' neck was broken. His eyes did not bulge nor was his tongue pro- truding as is common in cases of this kind. Some of the jurors argued that the deceased might have jumped from a buggy, standing nearby, after placing the rope around his own neck and that the force of the fall broke Webkes' neck. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Creed Caldwell believes that Webkes death was brought about by another, although he has no definite information upon which he bases his theory.
 Webkes was a member of the Woodmen of the World and carried , insurance in that order. He is sur vived by his family and four brothers, Henry Webkes, of this city; Frank Webkes, of Shawnee, Ok, and two brothers in Iowa. The body was sent to Fort Madison, Iowa., his old home,
 last night for interment.
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HENRY MARK "The Name is a Guarantee."

The Savings Habit-becomes very strong when you have once started. If you have not been of a saving turn, now is the time to start. We pay interest on deposits.-Cotton Belt Savings & Trust Go. 8-25-6t.
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NOTICE.

All banks, members of the Pine Bluff Clearing House Association, will be closed Monday, September 5- Labor Day-a legal holiday. Pine Bluff Clearing House Association
 by M. B. Bloom, Manager. g 1 At.
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County Judge Names Gould left last night for DumaA Desha county, where he has been invited to deliver an address today on good roads. He will return home tonight. His speech will be delivered at the big barbecue to be given at Dumas today.
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Both Married Before.

Mrs. Bane is hysterical at her home and expresses the hope that her hus- band will speedily recover. She ex- presses deep regret at the necessity
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-02

A checking account is indeed a business necessity; and he who tries to get along without one is at a great disadvantage.-Cotton Belt Sav- ings & Trust Go. 91 Ct.
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R[[M[NT
 l IS fNJ0|NED: Eourt Forbids K 'k |s Breach of Con- i as Threatened. |Y FOR TAP LINE
kbort Lines Jubilant Over in Malvern and FreO Valley Case.

ck, Ark, Sept. 1.-1n the
 1t at Fort Smith last af-
 lge John H. Rogers hand
 n opinion granting the
 he Malvern and Freo Val
 Company for a temporary
 10 restrain the Chicago,
 and Pacific Railway
 rom cancelling the agree
 led into between the two bn January 4, 1909, where
 t line shares in a division
 ough rate on all freight r by it to the trunk line ent to outside markets.
 dge Rogers order was re-
 the clerk of the federal little Rock this morning.
 r is regarded as of prima 2
 by the tap line railroads Ee, as it is the first court
 comprehensive fight plan short line roads to prevent ale cancellation of differ- tements by the trunk lines, Id otherwise become effec-
 the present month. In If the emphatic terms of the
 the tap line owners are kified and believe that, on Pg in a fight for permanent
 they will win their con- einst what they allege to be Priminate cancellation of 5.
 Continue Rate Division.
 of the order of the Rock Island is instructed and refrain, until the fur Fs of this court, from the
 breach of the terms and Of the contract dated Jan- W and that it con- the further orders of this observe the terms, condi- obligations of the same by ana continuing to publish rates in connection with aahant, the Malvern & Freo as provided in said and that it and it's agents lts refrain. until further or. ls court, from publishing or 'o erect any other or differ whereby the complainant ; or may be deprived of a 'a or It's said rates as pro- le said contract of January, ol s1o'OOO was required of n and Freo Valley Railway oefore the temporary rs. 'rder became effective. Oe promptly furnished. H. or this city. is president sefn and Freo Valley rail- las been active in the fight ene general cancellation of .s aents' between the trunx sne tap line roads. When island gave notice that 1t certain date in septembe (
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g At.