The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-12-01
LOGAN ITEMS.

LOGAN ITEMS.
A most enjoyable dance was given
at the nome Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Scott
on Saturday last. Despite the hcLe-
ment weather quite number Of the
young folks gathered together and
made merry until the small hours of
the morn. ,
The Mouse River Literary society
met on Friday last and an excellent
program was enjoyed by the many
visitors present. A debate upon the
vexed question as to whether man will
strive more for woman than for
money provoked much merrtment, and
not little pain talking on the part
Of those interested. Mrs. Kerfoot and
Mrs Teats defended Ewes claim both
forcibly and eloquently. securing a
popular victory over Messrs Beebe
and Shaw. -..-a
Skating parties have been quite the
rage of late and old and young alike,
have INDUCED in this invigorating
pastime.
In the spring of the year of Our
Lord, 1910, the young men of the
tribe of Logan were wont to gather
together on the Sabbath and indulge
in the ancient and popular game OF
| baseball, there being none in their
midst who did at That time, preach
to them the word of God. And there
came unto them, one who was known
to all as J. B., a mighty man, and
good, who professed to observe and
make known the word. He remon-
strated more In sorrow than in an
ger with the wicked Of Logan and
prophesied naught but evil and disas-
ter would fall upon those who so desc
Grated the Sabbath Day. Yet they
Needed not. So again visited he, them,
and with much wrath let it be under
stood of all that they who listenetl
not to his commando, should surely
suffer, even as the law Of the land
and the Lords Day Observance soci-
ETY. might decide. And fearing not
the magnitude of their crime against
Gcd, did cease to enjoy this healthy
recreation, and congregated in the
house Of the local merchant, giving
much time to idleness and gossip. But
it came to pass in the fall Of the year,
right unto winter that the good man,
]. B., who had wasted many days
when the sun shineth, decided to gath
err up the hay which lay scattered IN
the field, even though the snow was
upon the land. For in the city there
had been banded together many PEG
pie, who were known as Humane
Society, and they preached that cattle
should eat, even though It be winter.
And being unable in the six days to
do all that he had to do, be fearful
lest the wicked of Logan should OBJ
serve his keeping not holy the Sew
enth day. hungreth until darkness had
almost descended, than nitched up
team and proceeded to gather In the
fruits of his long idleness. But the
wicked seeing him, marveled that the
man of God should preach one thing,
yet practice another.
Ar. and Mrs. Bert Beebe ente1ta tain.
ed quite a panty of friends on Sunday
last. Mrs. B. 10 born matchmaker,
and had gathered together most of the
bachelors and old maids the district
affords. May success attend her ef-
forts to bring happiness and compan-
ionship into those lonely lives.
We understand that Miss Ann Wal
dref dabbles more or less in the Mys-
tic Sciences and while indulging re-
-:ently in strictly private seance, re-
ceived quite a shock through the un-
expected intrusion of her niece in the
flesh. It took a few moments to ap-
preciate that the impatient rapping
did not emanate from any spiritual
source.
The Logan blacksmith was the UNI
welcome guest Of Deegan Bros. one
night last week. Nick was the victim
of painful injury while endeavoring
to pacify this delirious disciple of
fire water, after he had furnished an
hours excitement of a distinctly az
gressive and Objectionable nature.
The Rev. Mr. Skerret has just con-
cluded series of addresses In the
district, which has been largely at
tended by appreciative audiences. Mr..
Skerrett is an earnest, able and elo-
quent expounder Of the gospel, and
his work should be productive of
much good in ur midst.
Cupid does not seem to have been
so busy of late, but is still far from
idle, so heed, Cora Vic, Billy and
others.