The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-08-03
AROUND THE CITY

Enc. son & Son are getting out an
interesting map OF the Berthold reser'
walton, to be opened for registration
aug. IA, containing interesting infor'
nation on the back. The maps will
sell for % cents each.
The following editorial taken from
the latest edition Of the Reflector, the
interesting weekly paper published
by the prisoners at the penitentidry,
ia rather hopeful: Daniel had no
reputation until he became pris-
oner, and his usefulness was all there,
after"
Albert Lowe, circulation man on the
Optic, returned from a three weeks
visit with relatives at Wild Rose, Wis.
Albert got several square meals and
returned as fat and sleek as mole.
J. G. Smallwood Is confined to his
home with an attack of eczema, which
is not exactly serious, but somewhat
discomforting.
An Italihn Socialist spoke to
crowd on North Main streetTuesday
evening. He is a college graduate
| and the way he argued wasn't SLOW
Mr. Erickson, the cigar manufactr-
er, returned Sunday from a business
! trip to Mime apolis.
The $4,000 for the federal building
site was turned over to the former
owners of the lots the latter part OF
last week. Looks like Uncle Sam
means business, even II he is little
slow.
Jonah Scott Knable of Douglas Sc
cured a marriage license Tuesday to
we'd Mrs. Hannah Fetters of Ken
mare.
J. F. Miller has disposed of his
property here and has moved to Kel-
stern, Sask., where he has a fine half
section of land.
MIR. and Mrs. James Talifero OF
Granville drove up Tuesday to see
their daghter Hettie, who is recover
ing from an operation for appendicitis.
A. F. Ebert of Plaza, witness for
L. NJ. Larson's final proof Of home
stead, reports wheat good for eight
bushels around Plaza. Christ Meh-
lem was Mr.. Larson's other witness.
Alfred Anderson of Plaza, who has
been at Stanley all summer, was in
Minot Friday on his way home by
rail- Although it is but 40 miles
from Stanley to Plaza as the crow
flies, around by rail, the distance is
1877 miles.
Ed. Christensen. the banker. has re-.
turned from visit with old friends
In Iowa.
T. W. Tasker Of Minneapolis, an
old Ward county resident, was in Mi
not Friday.
J. ]. Mclean is now located in
Glenburn, where he is manager of the
Farmers elevator.
A. B. Toffelmire from south Of
Norwich showed US fine samples Of
wheat and oats. He has 200 acres OF
the grain, all looking excellent.
Attorney j. j. Coyle has been at
tending court at Stanley for three
weeks. during which time he appeared
in many cases.
Gunder Olson, state treasurer,
passed through Minot Saturday en-
route to Bismarck from attending the
state fair at Grand Forks. Mr.. Olson
visited Martin Jacobson and other OLD
time friends.
D. G. Dorman has moved his ar
ahip and hangar to the northwestern
part Of the city and is preparing TO
try out the machine again soon.
T. L. Smith Of Glenburn, was IN
the city Saturday with a load OF spuds.
From three-quarters Of an acre, he
sold 500 worth Of potatoes. He has
patch Of IL acres He received $1.50
buehel for what potatoes he sold
Saturday. Potatoes have come down
some.
Mrs l.. A. Tracy Of Monroe. Iowa,
was here several days looking after
her Des Laos farm. She is living
with an aged bachelor uncle, has
fine auto to run and is getting along
nicely. Her daughter Marguerite,
formerly Of Des Laos, ID now attend
in college specializing in music.