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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-12-01
FAKE INSURANCE
WRITERS At WORK
Commissioner Of Insurance Warns The People
To Be On The Look Out Fer Smooth
insurance Men

Local insurance agents have receiv-
ed word from e. G. Cooper, state II.
surance commissioner at Bismarck,
that policy holders in North Dakota
have been imposed upon by fake In
surance writer's who are guilty of
misrepresentation and violation of the
law. In many instances cases have
been reported to Commissioner Coop
ed that q number of holders Of de-
ferred dividend policies in the state
nave been separated from bunch of
their valuable coin through the plau-
sible stories which have been told by
those purported insurance agents.
Complaints have reached the in
surance department that a flagrant
violation of the law Of North Dakota,
relating to misrepresentation has oc-
Cured. 1t is charged that the mode
Of procedure is somewhat as follows:
That man who has deferred divid-
end policy, and who has paid pro-
badly ten annual premiums, or there
abouts, is approached by an agent,
who Inquiries as 10 what kind Of an in
surance he is carrying. and when
and when advised Of the fact that he
is carrying a deferred divided con-
tract upon which he has paid in the
neighborhood Of ten preminums, he is
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-12-01
MANY IMPROVEMENTS At
THE WINDSOR HOTEL
Landlord HoeInser Spends $4,000 in Making
His Place BeautifuI-Wil Soon Open
Swell Dining Room

John Hoellinger. Of the Windsor
hotel has made improvements at his
popular hosiery, to the extent OF
$4,000 since June !. He has gone
about the work SO quietly taat few
even knew that he was making such
extensive changes. He now has a
hotel of 100 rooms, all newly plastered
kalsomined and furnished. Many of
the smaller rooms were torn out en-
tiYely, and large airy rooms made in
stead. His beds are all Of the brass
variety, and beautiful rugs adorn the
floors.
A new entrance has been made, and
the hotel Office has been remodeled
and transferred to the place where
the kitchen was formerly located. The
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-12-01

advised OF the fact that he
the same amount of insurance without
any cost to him whatsoever. He is
told that it will be taken care Of by
his deferred dividends, and will not
cost him a cent.
The proposition looks good to the
person approached, and at the request
of the agent he signs what he sup
poses to be an application and he
knows no difference for probably 4
year, when he is requested to pay the
premiums on both policies and also
signed an application for a loan with
out his acknowledge.
These are facts as explained 10 the
department, and if such a thing 10
being done as an insurance agent
himself and can be conclusively
proven TO the satisfaction Of the d.
partment, the regular legal procedure
will follow. The local agents are
authorized to warn the policy holders
of Fargo in regard to the fraud which
has been reported as being prcpetr2r-
ed in various parts Of the state, All
of the Fargo agents are properly an
uoyed at the outrage and presumption
and are anxious to have the matter
brought to the attention of the public
-FagrO Forum.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-12-01
many STUNC BY
loan COMPANY
Officers Of Washington Concern Which Operated
In Minot, Are Placed Under Arrest For
Using The Mails To Defraud

supported by the contract for in
stance, in the contracts it Is stated
that after contract holder had paid
5000 a month he was eligible for a
loan. On Investigation it indicates
that they were eligible to receive
loan provided sufficient funds had
been assembled to enable the COM
pany to make 4 loan. In any event
the government deemed it sufficient
grounds to cause the arrest Of the
officers Of the company. Devils Lake
people interested would do we'll to
look into the matter fully.-Devils
Lake Journal.
It will be remembered that this
concern established offices in this
city, and at the time the Independent
warned the people to be very careful
and Investigate carefully before doing
any business with them. We consid-
cred that their offer was too good to
be true, and knew there was "nigg-
er in the wood pile" somewhere.
It always pays to deal with reputable
concerns. ...-.-.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-12-01
TACUS,N.D.,
~
HAD $4,000
F|RESATURDAY

Tagus, n. d., Nov. 2S.-DuEtn0 tAs
storm Of Saturday evening the Pho
neer store on the corner belonging to
August P. Nelson, in some unknown
manner caught fire and burned ooIn-
pletely to the ground with all its con.
tents. At O'Clock when the alarm
was given the inhabitants OF the vii
lage rushed out into the night and
TO he scene of the fire to offer t1eiY
aid in checking the flames but tho
Nelson store was too far gone to save
anything For time it was thought
that the Citizens State bank was in
danger. but the wind drove the flames
in the opposite direction thus saving
the rest of the town.
Nelson's loss is around $4,000, with
insurance covering $4,000. Mr.. Me-
son is one of the pioneer business men
of The town and enjoyed e. large pat.
ronage and his many patrons hope to
see him rebuild and open for businea
as soon as possible again.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-12-01
MOVES
PAPER TO FARGO

Toe Equity Farm Journal, which
has been published in Mnot durlls
the past two years by A. V. Swan
son, has been moved to Fargo, where
Editor Swanson will continue at the
helm.
The Journal will be published semi
monthly in magazine form. 1t is the
official publication for the American
Society of Equity for North and South
Dakota and Minnesota. Fargo ought
to be much etter ,ieil for lie .aper
than Minot, under the circumstances.
J. o. Coffin, who has been agent at
the Great Northern express in Minot
for three years, left for Medford,
Ore. Saturday. where he mas invested
In fruit land. His place is taken by
A. B. Dill, a young man who has been
agent at Anaconda, Mont. The en-
ployes at the ONCE presented Mr.. COT
fin with fne gold watch the morn
ing he left.
Dad" Gov hab disposed Of his
farm east Of the city and will spend
the winter with his son, Wilson. near
Gull Lake, Sask. :.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-12-01

1t will be remembered that during
the past summer that National Home
Company Of Spokane, Wash, did con.
siderable business in this city in which
they offered to loan money at an
almost unheard Of low rate. It was
On inquiry learned at the time that
this concern had not deposited with
the proper state officials the deposit
required by our law OF foreign build
ing and loan association. Now
comes the statement that the Officers
Of this concern were indicted by the
grand jury in Washington, the charge
being that they used the United
states mail to defraud. 1t Is claimed
that the company cannot live up to
the claims set forth In their contracts.
It is also alleged that the postoffice
inspectors succeeded in getting letters
from investors who claim that the
company has not performed its par
Of the contract as agreed, this it Is
said has arisen largely from the fact
that certain claims were made by
agents of hte company that were not
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-12-01
hoELLlNGER's MOTHER DEAD.

John Hoellinger received a cable
gram from his brother in Lorraine,
Germany. Stating that his mother died
on Nov. Is, after an illness Of but
three days. She was 80 years Of age.
Mr.. Roellinger received lietter pre-
viously to that time, stating that his
mother was very i'll, and cablegram
was sent to him, which, however, ne
did not receive. "e
Mr.. Hoe1linger last saw his mother
in 1906 when he visited Europe. He
intends going to Europe next May
when the estate will be settled.
f" The deceased leaves two sons, Mr..
Hoellinger, and his brother, who lives
in Lorraine.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-12-01

u Senator j. H. Whitcher of Valley
City, visited in Minot Monday with
his u Old friend, c. A. Fisher Mr..
Whitcher was q booster for Minot for
the Normal school, and always declar,
ed that this was the logical place for
it. He was much impressed with our
city and stated that he was sure the
new Normal school would prove OF
great benefit for our city, in many
VAN.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-12-01
A QUEER SPECIMEN.

NJ o. Hulberg, who Lives on a farm
ten miles south of Minot, brought 10
this iffice . strange specimen OF a
gopher. whica he found in his hay
stack. The gopher had evidently
hibernated in the hay stack, expect
ing to sleep there cozily during the
long winter months, to be aroused by
the warm spring days. The little
pest will molest no more fields Of
wheat for it's little carcass is reposing
gently at the Independent once,
where it is on exhibition, just as
found. The gopher had rolled itself
up like a ball, with its tail over its
head, a hind foot over either ear.
This is the manner in which the
gophers curl up for the winter.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-12-01
Nelson
KNOCKED OUT

Battling Nelson, who for some
years was the champion light weight
pugilist OF tn eworld, was knocked out
in the eleventh round in bout with
Owen Moran, the English fighter at
San Francisco, Nov. %. Nelson was
knocked cold in the eleventh round.
This is the first time he has even been
completely knocked out, and it only
goes to show that even the best fight
ers, must have their day.
Nelson has been very successful In
the ring, and has laid by large fort
une.
The North Dakota Press association
will meet at Grand Forks Dec. 9 and
10.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-12-01
THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING.

4 Mr. and Mrs. Orin GerOme of South
Prairie, celebrated their Golden
Wedding on Saturday Nov. 26, when
a large number of friends and neigh
bOrs gathered at their home to con-
gratulate them on their long and
happy married life. After the cere-
many mad been performed by Rev.
Charles Prime, the guests sat down to
bountiful dinner. Decorations were
gold and white. The couple received
many beautiful presents.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-12-01
THE SURREY INSTITUTE,

s The committee in charge of the
arrangements fer the Surrey Farmers
Institute to be held Dec. 6, have over
looked nothing for the pleasure and
convenience Of those who will attend
The committee has provided places
for the teams of those who drive to
the Institute. The horses will be we'll
taken care Of The farmers who miss
this meeting will be sorry. BY all
means attend II you can.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-12-01
SAYS oRREsPONDENT rs
GETTING TO GAY.

Editor Independent:
1t seems as though some Of the
neighhors, if you can call them such,
are getting funny, cute Or gay, In
writing items of news around this
part Of the country, in the way Of
using disrespectfu names in speaking
of their neighbors.
Now we haven't any objection to
what Is sent in for publication, but
we do object to the manner In which
some of the news is written, In call
ing people names, which seema very
unbecoming and disrespectful. People
far and near will wonder what kind
of people we have in this mech OF the
woods.
The writer hasn't the moral eour-
age to head the items right which
they have written, but pretends t6at
! he is writing Olive items when In
reality he does not live near there at
all.
This correspondent seems to have
| water in the brain and should take
some kind Of nutritious food OF Gb-
sorbent. which would absorb the SUP
| plus fluid, and build up the weakened
! tissues, and cause them to see correct
lily, and cal1 their neighbors by their
proper names. A. South Prairie Sub
! scriber.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-12-01

old office room has been added to the
dining room, which is mucn larger
than it formerly was. A new stair
way of quarter sawed oak has been
put in and the place is practically new
in every way.
Mr.. Hoellinger received a letter pre-
couple Of weeks for Chicago where he
will buy furniture for the dining
room and kitchen. New ranges and
steamers will put installed in the
kitchen and when the dining room 10
again thrown open to the public, Mr..
Hoellinger will have a fine place as
there is in the city.
A new electric sign, which can be
seen for blocks, has been placed at
the front of the building.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-12-01
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR BALL.

De Molay Commandery Is planning
on Knights Templar ball, to be held
during the early part Of January. 1t
is likely that the ball will be held
on the same date as the inspection of
officers, and it is probable that the
affair will be given exclusively for
knights Templar.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-12-01
TOTExAs BY AUTO.

Mr.. and Mrs. r w. Duvall of Minot
and Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Phelps travel
ed from AIinto, N. D., In Mr.. Duvall's
Franklin touring car, to San Antonio,
Texas, In Is days. The entire Jour-
ney was made without accident, the
car arriving in perfect condition
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-12-01
PLUGGED HIS METER.

" A story is being told of Minot man
who plugged his heat meter with
wooden plugs. The heat came along
all rignl, and there was some more
when the scheme was discovered.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-12-01
ELks' ELECT OFFICERS.

ELks' ELECT OFFICERS.
A meeting Of the Elks, Saturday
night, the following officers were
elected, to fill vacancies:
j. J. Coyle, Esteemed Lecturing
Knight.
Mr.. Hamilton, Esteemed Loyal
knight.
8. N. Swenson, Tyler.
r. E. Barron, Treasurer.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-12-01
DEes WILL EDIT APPEAL.

DEBS WILL EDIT APPEAL.
Eugene v. Debs Will edit the Appeal
to Reason, during the six months that
Managing Editor Warren is confined
in the federal prison. The Socialists
will be the winner by the imprison.
ment of Warren.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-12-01
JAMESTOWN EDITOR HERE,

Editor Morrsi OF the jamestown
Alert, was the guest OF his son-in-law
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. H. A.
over Sunday. Mr.. Morris
edits one of the most progressive
papers of the state. The Independent
acknowledges a pleasant call
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-12-01

Considerable more snow fell Sat
urday sleighing is hne.
F. O. Brewster of Harvey was in the
city Monday, at which time he was
given the work of the De Molay Com
mandery.
John Schlaberg, who has been living
on his Sherwood farm most OF the
past year, came down to attend the
Elks' initiation Saturday night Jonn
threshed $4,000 worth Of fax from 13O
acres and thinks he has done pretty
well
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-12-01

Solein and company are so well
pleased with their new NGinOt store,
that they will start a line of five and
ten cent stores about the state. They
have secured a lease on building at
Fergus Falls, Mimi. and will open
store there soon. D..
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-12-01
LOWEST ApPoar,oNMENT.

Ward county has received its share
Of school age In the county. Last
school fund for the quarter, amount
ing to IA cents per capita. The
amount received was only $891.3S, the
lowest ever known. According to
this amount, there are 1866 children
school age IN the county Last
May was the highesa apportionment
ever made, 1854 per capita.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-12-01
FARMERS
|NVE NT|0N
IMPORTANT
VIM. Abraham Secures Patent on
New Window Sash, Whersln load
II Used Instead Of Putty. 4

For many years. the manufacturers
Of window sash, the country over,
have been trying to find slmethIng
that would take the place of putty In
keeping window panes secure within
their frames, and it was left with q
farmer, VIM. Abraham, living ten
miles south OF this city, to discover
the substitute. Mr.. Abraham Is Of an
inventive turn of mind, and 1t did not
take him long to strike upon a plan.
He showed a representative It the
Independent q small window sash
with the lead manufactured right In
it. To put in glass, all one has to
do, is to bend the lead downwards,
then lay the glass in the frame and
bond back the lead. This can be
pressed against the glass tight with
a piece Of smooth wood or steel, or
even with ones thumb. The lead
keeps out the wind and rain, perfectly
and if the glass is broken, the lead
can te bended back any number OF
times. Itwi!l not corrode and is very
cneap-fully as cheap as putty Mr..
Abraham has secured a patent on his
invention, covering not only lead but
all soft metals. He has shown the
invention to number of sash and
door manufactures all Of whom claim
that it will take the place of putty
quite generally.
Mr.. Abraham hopes to secure a
royalty on the manufacture Of the
window and the first will be manufact-
ured soon.
He invented a door hanger some
years ago, which Is in use quite uni
vsfsally, but unfortunately, he was
done out Of his rights by smooth
attorney, who organized stock COM
pany for him. He declares that ne
would not take $4,000 for the present
invsation.
The In6epsndent hopes our old
friend will make a million on It.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-10-18
BLOWS ITSELF OUT
IN HAVANA; DAMAGE HEAVY,

HAVANA, Oct. 1S.-The sun shone
upon Havana after a deluge that con-
tinued almost necessarily for five days.
The sky was ~cloudless, hi wind and
sea had subsidized and there was no sign
of another storm.
The damage wrought was hardly as
great as had been feared. The loss OF
life in this city was confined to the
drowning of two men in the harbor
The loss to property will not exceed
81, 900, 900, and is limited to the wrecked
coal docks, the flooded custom houses
and wharves, sunken lighters and
barges and household effects In the
shore districts, where homes were in
undated.
The business of the capital was re-
sumed today. Fallen trees in the
Prado and parks are the chief remin-
ders of the force OF the recent winds In
the city proper.
Telegraphic communication with the
interior is still impossible, but it is be-
lieved that the principal damage was
done in Pinar del Rio province, where
it Is officially estimated by Lopez
Leiva, the secretary of government
| that 1000 casualties occurred. includ-
| ing, however, comparatively few fatal
tiles.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-10-18
NIGHT SESSIONS
FOR BISHOPS At
P {. CONVENTION
Effort to Finish Remaining Work
Before Friday, When Depu=
ties Adjourn.

CINCINNATI, o, Oct. 1S.-This is
ST. Luke's da2. n the session of the
general convention of the Protestant
Episcopal Church was expected to be
of great interest, especially to the
women. The women's auxiliary was on
the program to hold a study class and
to open a question box. The Girls
Friendly Society also Mas expected
to hold a conference.
The House of Bishops and the House
of Deputies were on the program to
hold morning and afternoon sessions.
In the House of Bishops the order of
The day was the question of electing
missionary bishops on racial lines. The
prop sed new missionary canon was
expected TO again occupy most of the
time OF the lower house.
Beginning tonight, the House of
Bishops will hold night sessions, in
order to attempt to finish its work
before Friday, the date which the
House of. Deputies has set for final
adjournment.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-10-18
HOFFSTOT SECURES
BOND FOR APPEARANCE.

PITTSBURG, Oct. 1S.-Following the
decision by the United States Supreme
Court yesterday hat he must come to
Pittsburg to answer charges of con-
spiracy and bribery, Frank n. Hoff-
slot. the millionaire steel manufacturer,
appeared before District Attorney
William A. Blakeley this morning and
gave the necessary bond of $40, 900,
Hoffstot. who is a banker as We'll as
steel manufacturer, was charged with
conspiracy to bride couneilmen in con-
nection with the bond depository or
dinance. He resisted eXtradition from
New York, where he lives on Long
Islan1, and Governor Hughes decided
against him. The case found it's way
to the courts and finally to the highest
tribun al. Hoffstct recently filed a pc
tition asking that the indictments
against him be quashed, as he was not
in Pittsburg when the alleged crimes
were committed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-10-18
DEATH ON WINGS
Of MAD GALE
Continued from First Page,

their limit will be reached. TIL water
is pouring over the sea-wall from the
highest storm tide in sixteen years.
1t is feared that tonight's tide will
be still worse and that it will sweep
high over the city.
So far there has been no loss of life,
and the property damage is confined
mainly to the unroofing of a few
houses and the uprooting of trees by
wind,
All last night rockets We're fired in
the city to warn the residents Of outly-
ing sections of their peril.
This morning found street car traffic
tied up, some of the cars standing deep
in the water. The prospects were that
no trains would be able to arrive or
leave the city during the day.
By 3 o'clock this morning the wind
was blowing so miles an hour. The
last reports before wires went down
south of here along the Florida east
coast where the wind velocity on the
exposed keys was terrific.
Scores of persons were driven from
their homes today by the rising tide.
Several hotels on the water front
were flooded in their lower floors. The
tide receded slightly about noon, bu,
is due to rise again tonight. Twu
launches were sunk in the bay, but no
lives were lost. The electric power
plant was forced to shut down.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-10-18
SAVANNAH Is IN PATH
OF NORTH BOUND GALE,

SAVANNAH, Ga, Oct. 18.-The
United Wireless Office has spoken the
Clyde line steamer Iroquois, which has
been lying off Savannah since mid
night. She was on her way to Jack
sonyille, but ran into a 35-mile wind,
and. being light, hove to.
At 10 o'clock the wine had increased
to thirty-six miles an hour and the
barometer had fallen to 2914 The
storm is centred apparently q some
where in the vicinity of Tampa and is
of great intensity. The course is APP
parently north, with a slight incline
to the east. Far from the belief that
it will pass out to sea, south of Jack
%sonville. the local ~forecaster believes
that Savannah is directly in the path
and that in all probability this city will
receive the full force of 1t.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-10-18
COURT VACATES CONTEMPT
ORDER AGAINST DEBTOR.

TRENTON, Oct. 1S.@The Supreme
Court today set aside the order upon
which Morris. McHose, of Perth Am
boy. was %adjudged guilty of contempt
and his Imprisonment ordered until he
had paid a judgment against him and
costs. 1t was claimed he had testified
in supplementary proceedings that he
had only about 5000. while later he pro
duced receipts showing that he had
paid to his creditors more than that
sum.
The proceedings from which the ap-
peal was taken were in the District
Court of Perth Amboy. and the judg-
ment there was set aside on the ground
that the trial court had not proceeded
in conformity with law.