The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-12-15
LOGAN ITEMS.

ing transferred the old log house
which has stood the storms and stress
of weather for the last quarter Of a
, century. In the early days many a
merry gathering has there been held
and many are the pleasant associa-
tons which this reference may recall.
MT. Humphrey, we understand, Is re-
erecting it nearby and will convert it
j into Iblacksmi' shop.
The Mouse River Literary society
! gathered together to enjoy really
interesting and entertaining program
on Friday last. A debate upon the
question as to Whether the press has
done more for civilization than tine
railroads resulted in favor of the press
though the cause of the railroad was
most ably and eloquently voiced by
our best debators. Mrs. VIM. Hecker
and Mrs. Kerfoot are to be congrat-
ulated on their speeches.
Mr.. Tom Hecker Of Darlington was
visitor recently.
Misses H. and w. Robinson of West
by, Iowa, are the guests of their uncle,
Mr.. Jack Whetson. Our old bachelor
friend looks ten years younger now
adays.
We cannot vouch for the accuracy
of the report, but give 1t for what it
is worth, that another of our bachel-
or friends is seriously contemplating
DESERVING the ranks. Mr.. Oliver
Saugstad, the popular most of the
Hotel Oliver" and an equally popular
South Prairie lady are the parties
interested. The good wishes of all
are awaiting them both.
The Logan Cornet Band held 4 most
successful meeting on the 4th of Dec.
practically every member and many
friends being present. The boys are
making rapid progress, and deserve
the success they have achieved as
a result Of preserving efforts. They
are to play at the Hecker school
house on Friday, Dec 10th, and in
cooperating with the Literary Society
will afford an entertainment which
is. sure to prove attractive. All
should endeavor to be present. We
understand that arrangements are we'll
advanced for a New Years dance at
Logan.
Jack Flemming was the guest Of Mr.
and Mrs. H. G. Kuchenbecker on Sun
day last.
Deegan brothers have recently sold
fine young Polled Durham bull to
Mr.. Frank Booth of Sawyer. We con-
graduate the new owner on his plucky
purchase. Other fine specimens Of
the breed have been shipped to Max,
Stanley and other parts of the state,
and though we regret to see this mag
nificent herd being gradually Disposed,
we are glad to find that our farmers
are appreciating the advantages of
pure bred stock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sid Stredwick and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Giles
We're the guests of Mrs. Bert Beebe
on Sunday last.
Our congratulations though some
what late our preferred Mrs. Rosetta
Waldref on the attainment of her 8,th
birthday. She can truly claim to be
among our pioneer settlers, having
spent over a quarter of a century in
the valley, and still takes keen in
terest in all That concerns the welfare
Of the district. May many years of
happiness he hers to yet enjoy.
Mrs. J. c. Gard and Mrs. O'Connor
visited Mrs. Charlie Jones Of Sawyer
last week.
B. B. is man Of many parts. Few
would imagine him a cook, but still
he lays claim to be master of the Gull
nary art. His speciality is soup.
something stOcky That Will get up
against your ribs and stick there for
week. The ingredients and met1ans
Of manufacture are novel and we
understand the last stage of hunger
are necessary to properly appreciate
the peculiar qualities.
Mr.. Noah Pool and Carl Baldwin,
were visitors from Sawyer.
Mr.. Allan Forbe is again attending
school.
We are glad to find that the illness
, of Mr. and Mrs. Will Hecker's daugh-
ter was not so serious as first report
ed and note with pleasure that she
is again taking an active part in all
that occurs locally.
1t requires no very vivid imagina.
ton to picture Minot ten years hence
a city Of Importance, center Of in
dustry, manufacture and all that goes
to make a great commercial district