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The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1910-03-03

asking that the elty clerk be author
lied to buy justice docket for the use
of the former. The clerk was author
lied to purchase the same.
The city clerk in explaining a sub
ject that he had been requested to look
up, saidIthat the taxes were unusually,
even unf4iT|y, heavy on the city of
Baraboo. This was because any of
the surrounding towns in the county
could improve any road CT all of the
roads in the county and the city
would have to stand share of the ex-
pense On the other hand all roads
in the city were paid for by Baraboo
alone. 1t therefore reduced itself to
question of the validity of the law and
not until some test case was settled in
the courts could anything be done 10
remedy the evil.
In answer to question by the clerk
as to who should pay the taxes on
property recently purchased by the
city for school purposes, the city at
torney explained that although the
land was purchased in September, the
deed was not given over to the city un-
til January and that therefore the
grantor and not the city would be
liable for the taxes.
A report was handed in by the
special committee on municipal light
ing to the effect that the proposition
concerning the city ownership of the
lighting plant should be abandoned
until January 1911, as the city was not
in position to issue sufficient bonds
at the present time. However the pro-
iect should not be entirely abandoned
as it would be paying proposition
even when power is furnished by
steam, and with Baraboo's surplus of
water power, it would necessarily be
financial success.
A petition was presented that the
appoint committee of three
to investigate and report in three
weeks, the advisability of Baraboo
with an electric railroad,
which in all probability would be
built between several of the neighbor-
ing cities in the near future, the rail-
road to be supplied with electricity
from Madison. Alderman Welk OBJ
jected on the grounds that it would
only be waste of time and money as
the idea had been fought out several
times before. The mayor appointed
Alderman Effinger, Jacobs and Thuer-
as the committee.
Claims Allowed.
J. E. Buckley, postage and cleaning
sidewalks. .So.OO
r. I'll. Gile Publishing Company,
election blanks. .$5.77
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The Saloon Keeper Enters.

At this juncture, A. j. Gemmill, at
GOrney for the complainant, stepped
toward the entrance to the council
chamber and with beckon called for
Attorney FL. HI. Thomas to come in.
Evidently Mr.. Thomas was not there,
but when the crowd gave way, John
Harris, the accused saloon keeper,
came forth.
Harris said that he was present in
person.
Attorney Kelley read the charge
and the law.
Harris said that he denied the
charge. He said that he had no al
torney and did not know that he need
ed one.
Attorney Kelley then said the case
was before the council.
Alderman McFetridge then wanted
to know if the council would be dis
posed to permit Harris to have an at
torney. This was referred to the city
attorney.
The city attorney read the law again
and added that he was not a judge and
could only read from the books. There
was nothing in the statutes to impose
any restraint on the council.
Attorney Gemmill then announced
that they were ready to proceed.
Harris Forgot His Attorney.
Alderman WeIk arose and said that
Harris should have the right to get an
attorney.
The city attorney said there were no
restrictions.
After few more remarks Alderman
Welk moved that they adjourn for one
week in order for Harris to procure an
attorney. This was seconded by AL
derman Altpeter.
Alderman Thuerer said that he be-
Iieyed the council came to hear the
truth and all there was in the case.
Loud clapping of hands from the
audience.)
Alderman Risley said that Harris
should have had an attorney there,
that it was only a subterfuge, that
Harris had had plenty of time to get a
lawyer.
Harris was then asked if he could
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1910-03-03
THE NEWS SUED
FOR $4,000
TIE RUTLAND BREWING COMPA-
NY SOMEWHAT NETTLED AT
REPORTS MADE.

charles ruhland, brewer, of this
city has brought suit against FL.
e. Cole of this paper for statements
made in connection with the John
Harris revoking case. The amount
asked is only $4,000. Grotophorst,
Evans & Thomas represent the brew
ing company.
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Funeral of Edward N. Tumble.

The funeral of Edward N. Trumb e
was held at North Freedom on Tue>
day, conducted by Rev. Jordan al j
Capt. J. H. Whitney. He was az
6S years, veteran of the civil war al q
a member of the Iron Brigade. He n
survived by his wife and grand-niet !,
Mrs. C.Montanye, of Delton.
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From Fridays Daily

John Barleycorn is bigger than the
entire city government. That has
been the opinion of many for several
years and it was most emphatically
expressed at the city council meeting
on Thursday night. During the
John Harris case, the Rutland Brew
ing company put down its foot, there
was much wrangling of lawyers, the
members of the council were threaten
ed and the wheels of government
stopped to oil up again for another ses-
sion of the trial.
After the regular business had been
transacted, Mayor Hull called the
Harris case, the question being the re-
voking of his license on the complaint
of selling liquor to minors.
Alderman Altpeter made the first
move on the checker board by asking
if the complainant, s. w. Kenyon,
had furnished a bond to cover the
costs.
While Mayor Hull and City At
torney John M. Kelley held a little
conference, Alderman Risley told the
council that Alderman Altpeter was
out of order, because, if a bond was de-
sired, 1t should have been asked before
the summons was issued.
City Attorney Kelley then read the
law and said that the bond for the
costs should have been asked before
the summons was issued
Alderman Altpeter thought it
strange that bond had not been
exacted.
Alderman Welk replied that the
council had not asked anything of the
kind and that it was not TO be expect
ed.
Alderman Jacobs said that it had
not been asked and supposed that it
was not requested.
Alderman Thuerer then asked if it
would be proper to go on with the case
and when assured that it would, moved
to proceed. 1t was seconded by Alder
man Altpeter and carried by unani-
NOUS vote, all of the aldermen being
present.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1910-03-03
Death at WOneWOC.

William McGrath, an old resident of
Wonewoc, died few days ago. He
leaves one daughter, Mrs. W. K. Mil
ler. He was well known in Baraboc.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1910-03-03
JOHN HARRIS SALOON
LICENSE IS REVOKED
-After Farcia1 Session the Council Cakes Up
the Case Seriously and All the Mem
berS Vote TO Re0okeo

exclaimed eXcItedly, I Ou exact
pound of flesh from that man,
(Harris) and the Rutland Brewing
company will exact a pound from
every boy who test1fes here tonight" I"
The last part of the sentence was
addressed to the witness in the box.
Attorney Kelly then said something
about time and Mr.. Thomas spoke
about the expense of so dollars night
for Harris to have an attorney present.
He declared that the Rutland Brewing
company wanted Harris prosecuted if
he was guilty. Another threat was
then given the boys.
Sees 1t Is All a Farce.
Alderman Risley arose and said that
the present proceedings were a farce
just like all of the others. The alder
man came TO hear the evidence and in
stead listened to the wrangling law
yers. He wanted to know what right
the Rutland Brewing company had
there anyway.
Mr.. Thomas said something about
not caring to hear the case when Alder
man McFetridge ventured to say that
the council cared.
An Insult Handed Out.
Mr.. Kenyon, the complainant, then
wanted to know; if Mr.. Thomas did
not represent Harris, why he had sent
for Mrs. Kenyon to call at his office
and tried first to persuade her to stop
the case and then when she would
not, made threats.
The answer of the attorney in regard
to Mrs. Kenyon would not look well
in print.
Alderman McFetridge then wanted
to know if Mr.. Thomas was appearing
for Harris or not.
The attorney ackno wledged that he
was there to appear for Harris in order
that the latter might have time to get
an attorney.
Alderman Risley suggested that
they 60 Oh and take the testimony
and vote on the matter later.
Mr.. Thomas wanted more time.
Alderman McFetridge favored post
poning.
Alderman Risley objected.
Mr.. Kenyon then said that he under
stood that there were warrants in the
room to arrest all the boys in the case.
HE was partly right. Charles Ruh-
land has caused warrants to be issued
for part of the boys, no doubt to
frighten them.)
Attorney Kelley then suggested that
they had better proceed.
Alderman Welk moved to delay the
case until Monday night.
Alderman Jacobs said that he was
in favor of continuing next week.
Alderman Risley said that it was a
farce so far. He thought that enough
testimony had been taken to warrant
the revoking of the license.
When it was about decided to con-
t;n,e tho oasa pntil naxt Monday
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Other Business.

A petition was entered by the Risley
brothers for permission to erect law
full building on Third street, to be US
ed for dry goodslstore.
Justice Andre presented a petition
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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-23
To Whom It May Concern:

To Whom It May Concern:
Notice Is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing be-
tween August L. Erickson and John
R. Peterson, known as Peterson Il
Erickson, conducting the business of
the manufacture of cigars in the city
of Minot, Ward county, North Dakota,
has been in all things dissolved and
that said August L. Erickson has as
umed all obligations of said partner
ship, and taken title to all credits,
accounts, fixtures and stock of goods
of said partnership, and notice Ia
hereby given that any debts owing by
the public to said August L. Erick-
son, Minot, North Dakota, and the un.
ders;gned August L. Erickson, here.
by gives notice that he will no longer
be responsible for any debts or obl1-
cations incurred by or on behalf OF
said John r., Peterson. uva nj
Dated June 4th, 1910. tEar.,-.. F.. a.
+! 11 August L. Erickson, :.
John r Peterson.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-23

Shepard, the ad. man, is now con-
Quoting swimming school near his
home along Mouse river Shep and
his sons are masters Of the art, and
will give instructions to both sexes.
Their. swimming pool is ;one Of the
best along the river. eaas.ee.ssa p. D..
L. B. TRY from north of Burling-
ton, reports that; a very. heavy rain
visited his locality Friday afternoon,
the rain falling SO fast that he could
not see the barn from his house. Con-
siderable hail fell, breaking the win.
dow lights. as
David shorb says that he has al
ways a noticed that Just ninety days
after : severe frost, ! we are always
sure to have a hard rain. Friday,
when surreyy9w was visited by . VERT.
able cloud burst, vas Just ninety
days after the great frost that hung
on the telegraph wires and trees.
Dave said he was not at all surprised
that the rain came Just when 1t
did. He would have been surprised
had 1T not made its appearance.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-23
Chatfield Makes
no Combinations

"A Minot, N. D., June %, 1910.
To the voters of the 18th Legislative
District =,
As you already know, 1 am a candi-
date for a second term in the Legisla-
ture. AS a Republican the party plat
forms as adopted;by the National and
State conventions two years ago. are
my platforms. 4h s.4 y. et3,s9
IN my campaign for denomination. !
have made no combinations and will
make none. If elected, shall, be un.
der obligations to you and to no one
else, and 1t shall be my aim to vote
and use my influence In. the Legislar
tive Assembly % you would have me
do. Yours truly, se7ss .:s
So Gsss MARK N. CHATFIEIAD.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-23
"TlM ELY TALKS"
Famous Forest Giants.

Nature, in her effort to be impartial;
has favored. one section by underly-
ing it with coal; another region has
mineral wealth; still another has
water power. She has designated
a few square miles on the sunset
slope of the Cascade Mountains in
far away Washington along the rush
ing waters Of the Shagit and Sno-
homish rivers as the habitat OF the
grandest red cedars on the Atlantic
continent.
these stately evergreens thrive and
reach their greatest perfection in this
small limited district. Along the en-.
tire course of these rivers they
thrive, but the choicest samples
the tallest, the straightest ones are
those few that have taken root and
grown on the mountain benches.
One of these monarchs sometimes
grows several hundred feet h gh, anG
contains enough lumber to build an
entire house.
These trees often have limbs on
but one side-the north-which old
cruisers explain as natures efforts to
protect the tree from the prevailing
wind. They are straight grained and
make a weather board that is OF most
excellent quality. Lumber from them
is slightly fire retarding and holds
paint for years. From these bench
cedans along the Skagit, our buyer
has been fortunate in getting ~ slick
q car of shingles and siding as you
ever looked at. They are here and
We want you to see them. These are
sure, some more-"Quality Goods"
Rogers Lumber Co.,
John Olson, Mngr.
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Geo. I. Larson at Fargo

Agricultural College, No. Oak, June
IL, 1910.
Mr.. G. D. Colcord,
Dear Sir
l have not yet received copies of
your paper. Not to get it is to be
denied letter from home.
From 9 friend who just made a
trip to Montana find that the crops
Ct Imperial Ward are away ahead of
the Red River Valley. They were
ahead of this section when came
down two weeks ago. From others
Just in hear that Minnesota grain
stands six or eight inches high but
they said the country was awful dry
all the way through Northern Wis
consin.
Fruit is in bad way. They ex-
pect no Strawberries because of the
draugiht and fires are common.
aIgc l find a pretty resident town
with many trees, dandelions, potato
bugs and pretty girls.
The engineering course is very
good. Experienced thresher men are
being put wise on many things and
the inexperienced are getting prac-
tice. Some of the boys were Ger
tainly green but believe me, they will
soon be engineers, every one. Many
have their own rigs at HON. The
course includes traction engines, sep,
arators, gasoline engines and l IN
derstand there will be some lectures
on engine blowing:
From to ~ .. N. We get -four
lectures. In the afternoon We have
laboratory and field work. ....
The lectures BY Robert D. DolvIe
on the separator are especially in
teresting. Prof. c. J. Gunnes and
his able assistants are making this
summer course great success.
The college campus is very pretty
now with it's many trees, shrubs and
flowers.
l am certainly enjoying my vaca-
ton. a "
Well, hoping to see your paper soon
Respectfully, b..
GEORGE T. LARSON.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-23
A Brisk
Land Business

The Mcknight Land Company re-
ports the following sales of farm land
amounting to $62,40O. 90 fer the past
N.eek, viz:
NE 1-4-16-15S-s3 to A. c. Dayton,
and W. B. Markillie, OF Glenburn,
$3.50. co.
NW1-4416-15S-S3 to A. G. Dayton,
and w. B. Markillie Of Glenburn,
$3.50 90.
SW1-4-16-158-S3 to A. C.. Dayton
and w. B. Markillie Of Glenburn,
$36SO. 90.
Mr.. Dayton IS prominent grain
man Of Glenburn, and Mr.. Mark.llie
is cne of the old timers of tie North
Dakota Pr aire, the postcffice of Mark
lille having been named after him.
NEA -16-159-S3 to- w. T. Baker, of
Brooklyn, Michigan, $4,000.
NWA -16-159-S3 to w. T. Baker, of
Brooklyn, Michigan, $500.
SEA- -16-159-S3 to w. T. Baker of
Brooklyn, Michigan, $500.
Mr.. Baker is brother-in-law of H.
A. Monagin who resides four miles
north of Minot. While visiting here
he became so favorably impressed
with the country that he decided to
buy a section.
NEA -36-161-s3 to G J. Vandawor'x-
er. Of Kingsley. Iowa, $4,000. 90.
NWA -36.161-83 to G. J. Vandawork-
er, Of Kingsley, Iowa, 100000.
SBA -36-161-S3 to C. J. Vandawork-
er, of Kingsley. Iowa, $4,000 90. ri.
WA-36-161.s3 to c. J. Vandawork-
or, Of Kingsley, Iowa, $4,000 90.
NEN -SS-160-sS to G. J. Vandawork
er, Of Kingsley, Iowa, 100000.
NWA.a6.1SO-sS to G. J. Vandawork-
q, OF Kingsley. Iowa, $4,000 100.
sEA -36-160Ls3 to c. J. Vandawork-
er, of Kingsley, Iowa, $4,000. 90.
Mr.. vandaworker is a prominent
farmer OF Kingsley Iowa, who has
been watching the progress OF the
Mouse River Loop for several years.
This company also purchased OF
Mark M. Chatfield his homestead, the
NEA section 26-159-S1, which Is con-
sidered to be one CT the best farms in
Chatfield township, Bottneau coun-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-23
Lee Explains a Few Matters
Refutes Slanderous Ctories that Arc t3eing Told
About Hin--TeIIs Interesting Facts Con-
corning the Collection Of Taxes

pots SHOW, t'Eat my gross income
never exceeded $4,000, and one hall
of that, or mere, was pad cut again
CIR expenses such as deputies. board
ing a prisoner, railroad fare for pris'
oners, and livery, making net income
of a little over $1,000 a year. don't
mean to complain that my income
was too small, but simply want the
public to knowthe oruth, that my
earnings We're only about one third
Of what PEOPLE thought they were.
The people in the country may
be partially excused for having
Eelieve.> some Of the stories that were
circulated at the time by INSCRIPTIONS
ollt,c ans and ounty divis onal-sts.
politicians and county divisionlsts.
If space would permit, l would show
by facts and figures, that my admins
nAtion was more economical than
that Of any of my predecessors con-
sidering the amount of work done IN
snite Of the fact that I hunted more
hank robbers and other dangerous
criminals and brought more of them
to the penitentiary than any other
sheriff. has done before or snice IN
.nv county in the state of North d.
kota.
sorenson's administration has cost
the county much more than mlne'
even with Mcuntrail county cut Oft.
and l want to say right here that
those of my friends that now blame
me for having supported Mr.. Soren.
son two years ago, that I shall have
to apologize to the public for having
supported him, but l will say in self
defense that two years ago we had no
show of electing any but Sorenson or
Swanson, to the sheriff's Office, and
thot that unfit and Objectionable as
Sorenson was, he was preferable to
that man Swanson.
Thanking those of my friends who
have assisted me of their own accord
in this campaign, can only promise
that in case I am nominated and
elected as a member of the next legis-
lature, l shall work honestly for such
legislation which l deem beneficial to
my district in particular and the CON-
mon people of our state in general.
Yours very respectfully,
JOHN J. LEE.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-23
HEAVIEST RAIN 'N,THREE YEARS
Visits TIE Surrey District Friday
Crops Said To Be In Good Condi.
tion-The Pot Holes and bitches
Filled.

The heaviest rain that has visited
the Surrey district in three years fell
last Friday afternoon, and for two
Or three hours there was a general
downfall. The fields we're soaked to
a considerable depth with the much
NEEDED mttsture, and the bitches and
pot holes we're filed to overlooking.
The farmers east of the city report
their crops in very fair condition
The late wheat bids fair to make &c
bushels to the acre.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-23

Some extra good wells have been
secured at Stanley. The city well II
- feet deep and has 26 feet Of water
in It. Stanley sends out the report
that It has more good water than It
really knows what to do with.
"a. J. Hettwer has dispaaed q The
Blsisdell Bulletin to the Bullstil
Publishing Company. but announces
inst, 10 will remain % editor. tho hs
doesn't carr. 70 take The rssponsibili-
n lpe. hs S61tortais.. Hsttwsr mus
be prcpazinx come "a kot stufR.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-23
BIG CATTLE Shipment.

Russell, N. D.-A herd of 1000
head Of cattle was driven down here
the first Of the week from Manitoba,
Can, and were loaded into a special
train of forty stock cars and shipped
to Plaza, Mountrail county. The La
Porte Cattle Company had a contract
for driving the herd down, putting
the mon cars and delivering them to
the new owners at Plaza. It was
the largest shipment of cattle ever
made at one time from this section.
FOR SALE-Lot 2, Block 8, Charlie
bois adj lot 14-5, Chas ad. Ad-
dress Mrs. NJ. Glib, Anglo, via
Ray, Williams Co. 624'
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-06-23

e August L. Erickson has bought the
interest OF John R. Peterson In the
Minot' Cigar Factory. This institu-
ton is doing a fine business. The
best Of tobacco is manufactured into
cigars, and the people Of Minot and
Vicinity are. waking up to the fact
that they can buy just as good .
brand of cigars made at home, as they
can elsewhere. The factory is max
ing an especially large cigar, The
University Of North Dakota, which IL
meeting with the approval Of those
who enjoy the weed.