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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1910-11-25
a ED FIRE
Hobo C~onfesses to Starting Big Fire
at Mansfield

Aberdeen-Casper Rymann, aged Il,
a tramp. has confessed to State Fire
Marshal F. A. Craft and States At
tornsv l.. II. Van SlyEe, that be is re-
sponsible for the fire at Mansfield
which destroyed $4,000 worth OF p op-
erty in the heart Of the business Sec?
ton of the little town. Rymann de
MES, however, that he started the
fire intentionally, but claims it was
purely accidental.
He had been working in Mansfield
and IL the country nearby for some
time. sleeping wherever the ~oppoItun-
itv occurred. On the night Of the
fire he slept IN a frame building which
had been a long time vacant, and
which contained nothing but an o
rot and a mattress. About D o'clock
in the morning Rymann says he awohe
and rolled a cigarette and smokes II.
He then fell asleep and was awaken
ed later to find the com a mass Of
flames. He escaped and fearing de-
lection, fed a block away and sought
refuge in a barn. A little later he
Joined the fire fighters. but his evident
ryousne aroused suspicion and he
was watched and his arrest followed
when he bought a ticket tor Aber-
deem and prepared to leave the town.
He was brought here and after vigor-
Gus c1oss-examining by Fire Marshal
Craft and States Attorney Van Slyke
owned to setting FIRE to the building
with his cigarette. which he claims
fell from his mouth and ignited the
old building as he fell asleep after
liqhting it.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1910-11-25
On the Senator'S.

The wit of Bishop Seth Ward
amuses Nashville frequently.
Bishop Ward, in company with two
senators. came forth from a Nashville
reception the other day and entered a
motor car.
"Ah. bishop" said one Of his com
panions. you are not like YOU mas
ter. He was content to ride an ass
Eyes, and SO should l be-" Bishop
Ward answered, "but there's nc such
animal to be got nowadays. They
make them all senator's"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1910-11-25
All In Good Time,

6e~ven-year-old William had become
the proud owner of a pet pig, and in
sisted upon having all the care of it
himself. After a few weeks, as the
pig did not seem to thrive, his father
Baid to him:
William, I'm afraid you are not
feeding your pig enough. 1t does not
seem to be fattening at all"
II don't want him to fatten yet"
William replied, knowingly. I'm wait
Ing until he gets to be as long as l
want him. then I'll begin to widen him
out."-Tit-Bits.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1910-11-25

Pierre-At a meeting called by
Mayor Mallory, many OF those IN
terested in a Boy Scout movement
met in the council rooms and after
a discussion Of the situation a COM
mittee was appointed consisting OF the
mayor and several citizens. A COM
mittee was appointed to secure the
services and active cooperation or
some one who will act as the head or
the organization, and several who
we're present agreed to give a part OF
their time to the drilling Of the boys.
The meeting adjourned to the call OF
the mayor, and another will be held
as soon as the committee Is ready
70 report.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1910-11-25

Pukvana-A South Dakota boy,
who formerly resided on a farm
in Torrey Lake township. near
here, where his parents yet reside,
has won high educational honors, ac-
cordirg to information which has
been received here from Boston,
Mass. The young man in question -
Laurie Void. who recently was ap-
pointed assistant to Professor Iaes-
sig Of the department of n
Harvard university. Professor VOC
assumes the instructorship OF 1our
sections in the university and num-
bers among his pupils Kermit hoose-
welt. son of the ex-president.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1910-11-25

Aberdeen-A number of settlers
from southern Kansas n Oklahoma
are settling on Cheyenne river reserv-
alton lands in the vicinity OF Du-ree,
a half dozen families from the viein-
ity Of Hunnewell. Kan, and Enid.
Oklahoma. having recently taken
homesteads in that section.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1910-11-25
Pierre-The national equal sunrag'

Pierre-The national equal suffrage
organization Is wcrhing toward g
political organization in the coun-
try built on the same lines as the
organization OF the different ma
tional political parties. A list OF
questions Will be submitted to the
state convention at Huron the first OF
next month, covering the proposed
plan OF a closer state and natlonal
organization along such proposed
lines. Beside this question the propo-
sition for a general movement on
congress for national legislation for
equal suffrage is to be submitted, not
only to this state, but to all the state
organizations.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1910-11-25
Sold Bad Eggs

Verrillion-On complaint OF the
pure food commission. .. H. Lybarg-
err. a merchant of Canton, was fined
$40 and costs in justice court, for
selling rotten eggs to a customer.
The case has been re commended for
prosecution, and reports are eXHeet-
ed in the near future. The pure food
law of South Dakota is not a nudity.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-07-21
NOTICE FOR PuBLlcATIoN-NoT

COAL LANDS.
Department Of the Interior, U. s.
Land Office at Minot, North Dakota,
July 2. 1910.
Notice Is hereby given that Tsrdt-
nand F. Ehr, Of Minot, North Dakota,
who. on September 9. 1904. made
Homestead Application No. 3seS1.
(serial No. 04405). for m.3 Of sW II
Section II, Township 1855 N. Range
SO w. Fifth Principal Meridian, and
who, on May %. 1905, made Addition
a Homestead Application No. 13340,
Serial No. o44os for NV IA. sw1-4.
Sec. Il, NE IA, SD IA, Sec. 0, Twp.
1t5 NJ. R. 50 W., Fifth P. NJ. his
fled notice Of intention TO make Final
five wear proof. to establish claim b
the land above described, before Ne
Register and Receiver Of the United
States Land Once 1t Minot, North d.
kota, on the 10th Day Of August 1910.
Claimant names Is witnesses:
A. p. slocum, Of Minot, N. D.
Hiram H. Better. Of Minot N. D..
Pete Ehz. Of Minot, N. D.
George ] Ehr, of Minot, N. D.
THOMAS b. DISCARD. Register
z 1s Is
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-07-21

The insurgents Of the state want
harmony. and Likewise promise on
the part OF G. A. johnson, the nom
inee for governor, Of a fair share Of
the patronage, II be is elected. Tue
stalwarts also want harmony, and will
no doubt be pleased to promise the
insurgents anything that is fair, In or.
der to get It.
The insurgents will ask for meet
ing Of the leading insurgents and stall
warts Of the state at an early date,
where these matters can be discussed
and arranged satisfactorily to all
sides. Mr.. johnson is taking q rest
at the lakes near Rolla, and we have
not been able to interview him, but
from what he has said, and from
what he said two years ago, 1t IL very
likely that there will perfect har-
mony, which will make his election
certain.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-07-21

Olaf " alstad woke up near the
school house north Of the city
Saturday morning with a bad
taste in his mouth, with a broken
collar bone, and minus $50 in
currency and q draft for $40. 90,
all because he was willing to pay
for Joy ride to a dance north of
the city. The two friends who
accompanied him are wanted by
the officers.
Walstad's friends hired Fred
Knorr's Farmers Friend and the
three well supplied with white
line, struck out for the dance.
Olaf thinks he was doped. for he
went to sleep just after crossing
the viaduct and did not come to
until the next morning. He
thinks he must have fallen from
the auto.
He stopped payment on the
draft.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-07-21

( I Z
Charlie schufelt we'll known in
the western part Of tho state. was
drowned while trying TO ford the
Missouri river near Culbertson,
Mont. Az the river II low. the
ranchers often FORD the river at this
time Of the year. Charlie had been
across the day before and had to swim
his horse but 20 feet. but this time.
his horse sank in : hole pulling him
down. He got free from the saddle
and SWAN. but his wet clothing pull
ed him down.
The 500 has abandoned the con
struction Of the Drake-Devils Lake
cutoff for this year.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-07-21
WILL we HAVE

THAT FouN1AlN7
The city evidently 10 not able to
furnish suitable drinking fountain
and It II up to the citizens.
Minot II still without that drinking
fountain. but our citizens viii hardly
let few dollars stand in the way Of
our getting one.
Towner. city much smaller than
Minot, recently installed q beautiful
bronze fountain at cost OF $175.65.
We should do a. we'll. II you want
to help buy q fountain, notify the In
dependent or Capt. Scarlet, presi-
dent Of the Humane society. The ball
is started rolling with two subscrip-
lions.
subscriptions up to date:
The Herald. Minot, per A.
Scarlet 49,. $40. 90
The Ward County Independent 1000
Next!
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-07-21

C. A. Masters Of Bowbells YVES
given q judgment for 1928 in
Judge Blenkner's court in q case
against Sheriff S. A. Serenson.
for work which he did for the
sheriff in his campaign two years
ago. The sheriff refuses to pay
the amount, and will carry the
case to the supreme court. Mas
tiers says that Sorenson engaged
him to work for him in the cam
paign and in his bill Of expenses,
charges Sorenson $500 q day
for services rendered, cigars, etc.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-07-21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the matter Of the estate Of Edward
Knudson, deceased:
Notice is hereby given by the un.
dersigned, c.. Aurland. executor Of
the last will of Edward Knudson, late
Of the township 152, north OF range
IS w, in the county Of Ward, and
state of North Dakota, deceased, to
the creditors of, and all persons hav-
ing claims against, said deceased, to
exhibit them with the. necessary
vouchers, Within six months. after
the first, publication Of this notice, to
said executor at his office in the
Second National Bank building, in
the city of Minot, in said Ward coun-
ty, N. D.
Dated July 16. 1910.
G. AURLAND,
7-21-t4 Executor.
First Publication on the 21st day OF
July, A. D. 1910.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-07-21

The Mouse river Il very low, and
has fallen . foot since the Fourth.
Launches have . hard time plying up
and down the river. John Y. Millar.
who has been resident Of Burling-
ton since tho early days. says he 70
collects the time when he could drive
for miles right on, the bed of the
river, looking for water. II the
water keeps on going down we might
make an auto course out Of the bed.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-07-21

STRAYED-Lrom my place, two
miles northwest Of Granville, ON
Thursday, July 7th, one bay mare,
two years old. and one two-year-old
gelding, iron gray with white SPOT
on forehead. Both horses had
halters on when last seen. Suitable
reward offered. George Lippman,
Granville, N. D. Il
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-07-21
JOHN O'LEARY ARRIVES

John O'Leary, one of the men,
bers of the Iowa Investment Co.
which recently opened offices in
this city, arrived in Minot from
his home at Elkader, Ia, and is
to be found temporarily in the
John Ehr block.
This company is doing a nice
loan business already and is pre-
pared to handle some big deals.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-07-21
WILL BUlLDLARGE Ock

WIKI 0OuIO INNOE 6lOCk
The Pure Oil Co., one Of Mi
not's fast growing concerns, is
preparing to build a large block
on Belyea avenue facing west
just north Of the 500 track.
They will build a cement block
structure with q full basement,
100x40 feet, and it is expected
that the work Of construction
will start soon.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-07-21

LOST-Red leather pocketbook Sat.
urday, containing three notes and
some time deposit slips, and $31
In currency; finder please leave at
Independent Office for suitable re-
ward. Isl ~ 7-21-ts
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-07-21
Items Of Interest
Boiled Down for
Busy Readers

IDENTITY Is superstitious, refused to be
married in town bearing such a
name as Devils Lake.. 70 induced
her husband-to-be to 80 to Leeds
where the ceremony was performed.
Cashier s. A. Floren and Pres.
F. H. Raiders Of the defunct Peo-
pies State Bank of Lakota, pleaded
guilty to three charges and have al.
ready begun their sentences. The
failure, due to carelessness and
crookedness, was one Of the worst
in tie history of the state.
State papers are authority for the
statement that Senator Purcell has
lost As pounds Of his avoirdupois
since his appointment.
Tue Souris Messenger, not to be
discouraged at the present crop out
look, has started piano contest.
A Minot Spectator finding business
a little dull, invested in car load
of -four the other day for September
delivery, and is making arrangements
to bale all the hay he can buy.
souris will hold carnival July rs
and q. The merchants will arrange
for all the oamusements, barring out
the regular carnival companies.
A negro preacher held down the
boards at Westhope last week. 4.
The Bottineau county fair will be
held Aug. 3 and 4. ''s
VIM. Lands of Willisron was ar.
rested at Garrison by Sheriff Olson
of Williams county, and is now in
Jail at Williston, charged with rape,
his alleged victim being twelve-year-
old Pearl Fell, fatherless girl who
was staying at his home. The girl
told her revolving story to a trained
nurse. Lands cried when arrested
and declares that he is innocent. He
had always borne good reputation
prior to this trouble.
Nick Breeder, a farmer residing
so1th of Taoga, committed suicide
Friday by swallowing the contents
Of bottle Of carbolic acid. He had
been i'll long time, and concluded
to give up life's battle. His wife
stepped into the yard and he arose
from his bed and secured the acid.
He died before help could be sum-
moned.
A Minnesota cattle buyer is buying
stock in the vicinity of Tolley to ship
east. .....S.a .a....# Is
The gas we'll recently struck on the
John Stefhs farm, Is miles northeast
of Tolley, stood one of the best tests
Of any Of the wells yet found.
The john H. Sparks show has IN
vaded this state. showing at Max.
bass July 20. 49,
The jury, after being out "a hours,
decided that e. ]. SkordRhl was not
guilty OF stealing merchandise out
Of box car at Ma1bass last fall.
Grandma Gibbs died at Williston
at the ripe old age Of 80. She came
to that country 40 years ago as a
nurse on the steamboats, that went
up and down the Missouri. At that
time Fort Buford was the only white
settlement. OF late the old lady
lived alone and was found dead IN bed
by two little girls.
A good many farmers Of the state
are blowing up their oat fields, which
are poor and weedy, and are sure
they will raise big crops on these
fields next year.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-07-21
Short State Stories

Art Hall, Lanford's wrestler, il
tryin to get a match with Bert
Gotch, the $50 pound wrestler from
Culberton, Mont.
The Williston State wants the vot-
ers to cast their ballots for the two
county division in the fall. f
Good farming tells this year more
than usual. The wheat which was
sown on summer following, stood the
hot weather a great deal better than
other fields of grain. The farmers
who plowed shallow will not harvest
much grain, while the farmers who
plowed deep and narrowed their land
well, will get the best returns.
Col. ,McGill, an old Minot resident,
was defeated for the nomination for
county auditor of Williams county by
Aaen, three to one. Greer, another
former townsman, was defeated for
states attorney by Braatlein, two to
one. Our old Minot friends didn't
seem to set a swift enough pace.
Wilhston is planning on treating the
newspapermen and ladies in a roy
al manner at the state meeting to be
held there Aug s and 6. A ride on
the Missouri river, the inspection of
the irrigation plant and a barbecue
will form part of the entertainment.
The G.. N. will furnish free trans
portation. ~.
Some of the farmers over the state
are baling up their last years straw
to use it for feed. Some of the farm
ers who burned their straw last fall
will be sorry. It doesn't pay to burn
straw at any stage of the game.
Nels Madsen of Westhope has a
nice field Of winter rye that stands
up ME and tall and is filing out we'll.
Our farmers can grow winter rye here
with profit. If it is sown early
enough, It will catch the winter
SHOWS and does not kill out.
In tho spring it gains such q head
way that 1t ripens much earlier than
tho other grain and can be harvested
% that the farmer can plow his field
and conserve the moisture for a fine
crop Of grain the next year. Besides
its q great weed killer as the weeds
are cut before they have q chance
to mature. Try small field Of win
ter rye, farmers, just as an expert
ment. Those who have tried are
we'll pleased with the results.
Harry Calder Of Ross, was instant
ly killed while hauling q load of shin.
gles from White Earth to Powers
Lake. The load tipped over on him.
crushing him to death. u..--s
Miss Inez Taylor, the % year old
daughter Of Geo. Taylor. formerly a
resident OF Omemee, was drowned at
Albany, Ore, when gasoline launch
in which party was enjoying q
pleasure ride, capsized. $50
John Peterson Of Ryder, while Wis
iting his brother at Harvey, went out
for spin behind his brothers fat
horse. He was arrested and fined
81 for violating the city ordinance
but afterwards learned that he had
been kangarooed. The money wa
spent for liquid refreshments.
Some Newburg pedestrians walked
TO Lake Metigoshe. 81 miles away to
enjoy an outing. g.. ~.
The Carlson drug store at Lans
ford has been moved to q now town
In Williams county.
A New Hampshire girl, who evi.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-07-21

ESTRAYED-One gray mare on the
night Of July 10th. possibly II
years old. weight $50 pounds, name
Fannie; branded K on right rump.
Notify P. D. Podhola, Max, N. D.
7-21-r7 chg
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-07-21

The Optic says that Tracy has been
spending the summer at Lake Nett
goshe. Now, wouldn't that jar you!
And the big fellow is selling Lake
Epsilon lots, too.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-07-21

WANTED-Position running a gaso.
Inc tractor for some farmer. Have
had six years experience running.
Worked one year for Gas Traction
Co., as travelling expert have had
lots Of shop practice; can furnish
good reference; wages five dollars
a day. Address, VIM. Osman, SOC
University Ave. N. E, Minneapolis,
MINI. tt
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OUND-At my pump. gentle
mans silverine watch Saturday
morning; owner pay for this notice.
John O'Neil, r.. D. 1, Box 4.
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EsTRAY.

A roam marc has como % my homo
I'VE miles east Of Minot. Animal has
bald taco. clipped name. branded 1
on right shoulder, and brand on LIFT
hind leg, asd branded wv on risist
cheek. Weight about $50 pounds.
Ddw. Nelson. Minot, n. d.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-07-21

- J0uz> sttcosns b SEen4 eenla
Nd IN feeding them oaam oGu1D
N.U pr hundssd pounds q ~
Rpsu HRdWSEo.
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Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Heys are re.
5oicing over the arrival Of . ten.
pound son. which was born Tuesday
at 11:5 q. m.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-10-13
G O n TIN u f D
r o
p A G F. O N f.
HOW A BLIND

broke in the younger child, unable
to restrain her excitement.
mo, she's going to get ANY,"
added the elder, breathlessly. "Oh,
run! run! Oh, daddq, how that
girls horse can rum
"Oh," with sigh of relief. "She's
got away. And now the soldiers are
coming. They are after the bad
robbers, and they are killing them
all. See them shoot! Now they've
killed every one Of them"
"And there's the girls sweet
heart" suddenly exclaimed the
other child, riding up just as fast
as he can come. Now he's jumping
off his horse, and she's running to
meet him. And now they're kissing
one another. And that's ALL
During the excited recital by the
youngsters the blind man sat
leaned Onward in his seat. every
energy concentrated on the doings
of the picture, his body swaying
with excitement, and his sightless
eyes now staring through the gloom
at the flashing screen, now turning
first to one and then the other of
his little daughters as the excited
childish voices graphically de-
scribed the scenes enacted.
And so, through the eyes of his
children, the blind man saw" the
moving picture show.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-10-13
100000
SEE GAME
(By United Press Leased Wirej

= (6y United Press Leased Wirei
NEW YORK, Oct. 13.-Coogan's
bluff will be damned to the limit,
the Washington viaducts free
standing room will be filled and
many seats at the polo grounds
will hold divided population when
the New York Americans and the
New York Nationals meet this af-
ternoon. 1t is estimated that
100000 persons will witness the
first four games.
The Giants and Highlanders'
post-season series holds as much
interest for New York as does the
argument to settle the question of
which team shall be hailed as the
worlds champions.
The New York teams finished
second in each league, and although
Manhattan is evenly divided over
the merits of the clubs, the sport
ing fraternity favors the Giants at
odds of 10 to s.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-10-13
S1O,OOO,0O0 FOR
SOUND STEEL WORKS

10y United Press Leased Wire)
SEATTLE, Wash, Oct. 13.-Up
on his return from a visit to New
York, James A. Moore today an
nounced that about $10,000,0O0 will
be invested in charging the steel
works at Irondale, located on Port
Townsend bay, that has an indie.
pendent steel mill as it's sole in
dustry.
The millions were raised, Mr..
Moore says, through the sale OF
bonds. Two million dollars worth
of the bonds have already been
sold, and every dollar of the bal
ance will be available, according to
MIR. Moore, the moment funds are
NEEDED for enlarg!ng the Irondale
plant.
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0nd-
EMG@

Neither peer nor felon may
enter them British house Of COM
mons.
HILLSDALE, Mich.-Brigadier
General John P. Cook, who re-
ceived the surrender of Fort DON
elson from the confederate forces,
died here yesterday, aged So.
"'Twas the night before Christmas,
And all through the house
Not a creature was stirring"
They we're all down town, scrap
ing and fighting, and swearing, try.
ing to purchase the Christmas pres
ents they ought to be buying right
now.
WASHINGTON.-Claude Graham
White arrived here today for a
flight from Washington to Balti-
more and return, to break the rec
ord for sustained flight.
Canada has 10000 miles of rail
road.
LISBON, Portugal.-It is report
ed that in a statement to the duke
of Opoto, King Manuel declared he
was utterly weary of the burden of
the crown, and glad to get rid of
it. He even expressed admiration
for the courage and ability of the
republican leaders.
~ have friend who suffers ter.
ribIy from the heat"
"Where is he iiving?"
"he isn't living"
Eighteen marriage licenses were
issued yesterday.
MUNICH, Bavaria.-Enrico Ca
russo, while bowling his acknowi-
edgments to the pIaudits of the
audience last night, bumped his
head against an iron rod, and fell
unconscious to the floor.
Six girls and two boys had their
births recorded yesterday.
There are 1923 national banks In
the country.