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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-25
BANKER
BREAKS CLERKS JAW
A. c. Wiper, President Of the First
National Bank Of 1owbelIs Lands
on Romeo Pompeau, With D;sas.
trous Resuits-

In a fit of anger, because Romeo
Pompeau, a Bowbells drug clerk at
tackled his fourteen year old son who
had been snow balHng him, A. c.
Wiper, President of the First Nation
al Bank of Bowbells, struck the clerk
on the jaw Friday evening with force
enough to break it. Several teeth
were loosened and the young man
was brot to this city where a dent
list wired the fracture. The Wiper
boy had thrown snow balls at the
clerk which angered him. He bagan
cutting the lad and the father who
was near. grew angry and struck
Pompeau heavily on the jaw. Wiper
was sorry a moment later and hrot
the young man to Minot to have his
injuries attended to. He will prob
ably not be arrested.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-25
MYERS-SMITH NUPTIALS

Howard Myers and Miss Eta
Smith, popular North Prairie cou.
pie, were united in marriage at the
Methodist parsonage in this city
Sunday evening at 6 O'Clock by the
Rev. T. A. Olsen They left that ev-
ening for their home north of the
city and later will enjoy their honey
moon trip. Mr.. Myers will live on
his fathers large farm.
4 He is a young man of exemplary
habits and has resided in this county
for the past ten years. He is the son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Myers, prom
inent residents of the north prairie.
The bride is the charming daughter
Of Mrs. G. E. Smith, who has lived
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-25
YOUR SUMMER VACATION
of Minot

The Great Northern advertises this
this week, special railroad fares west
from ,Minot to various points good
thruout the better part of the sum-
mer months. The fares are exceed.
ingly low which will make the west
most attractive for pleasure seekers
the coming summer. The fare to the
Glacier National Park and return
from Minot is but $23. 70 and chances
are that many Minot people will plan
to spend at least two weeks at this
magnificent new national playground.
F. Anderson, the city agent will give
you all particulars not told III this ad-
yertisement.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-25

here for a decade. They have tn
best wishes Of host of friends.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-25
JOHN DEECAN, AN
OLD PIONEER IS DEAD
Well Known Logan Citizen Dies Al.
ter Lingering illness From Cancer
Special News From Our Regu'a,
Correspondents

The Logan and District Farmers
association met at the school house
n Saturday. Mr. Sherman, secretary
of the Commercial club, Major Muir
Ply and w. e. Peck addressed those
present and much useful advice was
rendered in an interesting manner.
The speakers emphasized the neces-
sity of each individual farmer when
| once acquainted with the fundamental
| principles of scientific farming, to
exercise his own intelligence in APP
plying methods. Them efforts are
along the line of proving by actual
results the wisdom of their teachings,
and call for the hearty and inte!li-
gent cooperation of every progressive
farmer The next meeting of the as
citation is to be held on May 4 It
s D. M, at the school house Logan.
Make a point of being there and help
the cooperative effort that is being
made
John Deegan died last Saturday
night at the home of Mrs. Rosetta
and Miss Annie Waldref at Logan
bv whom he had during the last faw
weeks of his life been cared for with
a solicitude almost maternal. During
last fall he developed cancer of the
Jaw and despite the efforts Of several
medical specialists, he gradually sank
till the grim reaper brought peace
to his suffering Old John, as he Was
Familiarity known, was born In New
York state fifty seven years ago. and
spent over twenty years In North
Dakota. He was among the earliest
to ranch in Ward county and his
death removes yet another from the
fast dwindling roll of real old timers.
He was a bachelor and rancher
to the end of his days, and man
beloved of all who were privileged to
know him The remains we're taken
for interment to Fort Edward, New
York state. Death truly came as an
alienation to a weary mortal worn
out with suffering, as the Physician
of one whom medicine could not cure,
as the comforter Of soul which has
passed to a higher state where the
storms and stress of life shall cease,
givina place to naught but silence
and eternal sleep.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-25
WILL YOU TELL US, HENRY?

WILL YOU TELL US, HENRY?
Will Henry Hurd tell us Just
what that emergency" ice house at
the poor farm cost, anyway? There
are good many interested tax pay
ers who would like to be let in on
this information, and Mr.. Hurd could
give our readers some interesting
facts and figures if he only will.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-25
SETTLED DISPUTE
OVER AUTOMOBILE

Sunday morning, after H. NJ. Shlr-
ley, the auto dealer, had donned his
pajamas, preparatory to getting a
wink of sleep, he and gentleman
friend got into an argument. Mr..
Shirley claimed that an automobile
Gould be thrown from high into inter
mediate gear while going down hill
and his friend Gained not. A stake
of $50 was put up, the men dressed
and went out to settle the dispute.
Shirley has the other fellows check
in his pocket
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-25

Alex. Macdonald, the Land comnsS
Toner, from Bismarck, was In the
city Saturday transacting business
pertaining to the leasing of the Ward
county school lands.
w. A. Farnsworth, of Wahpeton,
N. D., representing the Travellers
Life and Accident Insurance Co., one
of the strongest concerns Of the kind
in existence, transacted business IN
Minot Monday. Geo. e. Walker. OF
the Minot Green House, has accepS
ted the local agency of the company.
A basement for the United Luther
an church which will be moved from
the corner of First st. and Belyea
avenue to Fourth street, near the
court house, is being excavated.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-25
CONGREGATIONS WILL
MEET At GRANVILLE

The annual meeting OF the Mouse
River Loop association Of the Con
gregational church will be held at
Granville from Apr. 30 until May 2.
Rev. J. M. Sutherland, of Cando, the
moderator, will be in charge. The
annual sermon will be delivered by
Rev. C. L. Rotch Of Velva and q ser.
mon will be given each day Of tho
session
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-25

less than III feet and 6 inches OF
beautiful wavy whiskers. Mr.. Hans
N. Langseth, a native Of Norway, IL
the possessor Of this remarkable
growth, which has been increasing
in length at the rate of four inches
per annum. Mr.. Langseth claims
that instead of being hindrance,
this facial adornment is of real value,
making an excellent chest protector
in cold weather and warding off the
chill blasts of the Dakota winters
Scientific American.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-25
IN uP-To.DATE CALGARY

A Canadian subscriber sends us a
clipping concerning the pest house
at Calgary, Alta. Space forbids us
to print it in it's entirety. Suffice to
say that CALGARY has q pest HOUSE
not to be proud of. Eleven patients,
three women, three little children and
five men, occupy a dirt;, filthy, I'm.
sanitary place, sleep between dirty
Blankets, and do their own cooking.
The patients have absolutely no one
in charge Of them and can leave the
hospital at will. Calgary, up-todate
in most things, must be sadly de-
ficient in this particular.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-25

WOULD YOU BELIEVE 1T?
North Dakota holds the worlds
championship in the matter of boards,
as one of it's citizens can boast of no
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-25

l.. s. Foote, one of our old timers,
is back from Kalispell, Mont, visit
ing friends. Mr.. Foote will leave
soon for British Columbia with horses
and a packing outfit where he will
spend several months. Mrs. Foofe
may accompany him.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-25

II you are one Of the North d.
kota corn growers, you VIII b In
terestod IN the Evansville planter, -
pecially adapted to the needs Of this
state. Lat us show you the machine.
Dale Implement Co. II
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-25
jim MORRISON IN VAUDEVILLE

A pleasant surprise was sprung on
the people of Minot Monday evening,
when James Morrison. a local artist
appeared in vaudeville at the Arcade,
as, Jim Draper, the tramp artist. Mr..
Morrison kept the crowd good hum
ored and greatly interested turnout
his chalk talk No more capable
artist of the kind has ever appeared
on the Minot stage. s-.a-
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1912-04-06

Show the Examiner to your friends
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1912-04-06
County Convention Call

A convention of the democrats of
Stevens county is hereby called for
Saturday, April 13, 1912 Jefferson
day. at 230 p. m. in the city of Col
vile, Wash, for the purpose of electing
IL delegates to the state convention at
Walla Walla May 6, and for tho tran
saction of any other business that may
come before the convention. A JEFF
ferson banquet will be held at Hotel
Colville in the evening, and every dem
ocrat is invited, ladies and gentlemen.
Democratic primaries will be held in
each precinct on Saturday, April 6, for
the purpose of electing delegates to
the county convention. Polls will be
open from 2 to o'clock at the usual
voting places, or at such place as the
precinct committeeman may designate.
The basis of the apportionment of
delegates to the county convention is l
delegate for every 10 votes or fraction
thereof cast at the last election for
representatives, as follows:
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1912-04-06

Signed: A. B. Sansburn, Chairman
C. M. Durland, Secretary
County Central Committee.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1912-04-06
Call for Democratic State
Convention

A democratic state convention
is hereby called to meet in the
city of WallaWalla, at two o'clock
on the 9th day of May A. D. 1912
for the purpose of electing IA
delegates and IA alternates to
represent the state of Washing
tom at the national convention
of the democratic party to be
held at Baltimore, Maryland,
Tuesday, June Is, 1912, and for
the purpose of nominating 7
presidential electors, and the
transaction of such other busi-
ness as may properly come be-
fore it. The basis of represen-
tation in the state convention
shall be three delegates at large
from each county, one delegate
for each 100 votes or fraction
thereof cast for William j. Bryan
for president in the election of
1908.
The number of delegates to
which each county is entitled
under the above basis of repre-
sentation is as follows:
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1912-04-06

Jesse Huxtable of Hillyard,
member of the state senate, has
started a movement in eastern
Washington to make thre e
changes in the manner of pass
ing upon proposed legislation,
the purpose being to stop pigeon
holing of bills in committee and
unfinished business nuisance, as
follows:
Remove the 60-day limit now
placed on regular sessions and
provide, instead, trat all bills
must be introduced within 60
days from the date of convening.
Abolish the per diem method
of paying legislators and substi-
tute payment at the rate of
$1,000 a regular session, no mat
ter what it's length.
Provide that every bill intro
duced must be acted upon by
both houses, unless definitely
killed" in the house in which it
originated.
Mr.. Huxtable believes that the
adoption of his plan would result
in more careful legislation and
that there will be little or none
of the criticism because of the
amount of unfinished business
usually following session Of the
legislature.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1912-04-06

White and tan half
breed bulldog, long ears and
tail, tax No. 80 and named Pete.
$40 reward if returned to Gus
Olson, 238 E. 18th St., phone
1910, Spokane, Wash.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1912-04-06

We recommend that the dele
gates to the state convention
from the counties composing the
several congressional districts
resolve themselves into district
conventions and select 2 dele
gates to represent each district
and that the remaining 8 dele
gates at large be selected in such
manner as the convention in it's
order of business shall provide;
and that the alternates be select
ed in the same manner as the
delegates hereinbefore provided.
The present County Central
Committees Of the democratic
party are hereby directed to
carry the provisions of this call
into effect. By order of the
state central committee.
Geo. E. Ryan, C. G. Heifner,
Secretary Chairman.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1912-04-06

The Associated Civic Club of
Spokane has barred any repre-
sentatives from ministerial asso-
Citations or churches, but admits
delegates from barte nd ders'
unions. 1t is claimed that the
preachers will have to go to work
before they can be admitted.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1912-04-06

The democratic house of con-
gress passed a wool bill last fall
which took a large part of the
tariff off wool and its products,
thereby allowing the people of
this nation to wear good wool
clothing without paying tariff
tribute to the millionaire woolen
manufacturers of the east. The
president vetoed it. and the peo-
pie still pay the high prices for
wool clothing. Taft claimed he
wanted to wait until the tariff
board reported its findings.
Now his tariff board has re-
ported it's findings, and these
findings show that the demo-
cratic reduction was justified,
and the democrats have intro
duced the same reduction bill
again in the house. This nation
dares President Taft to veto it
again.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1912-04-06

Judge F. A. Mcdonald of Sc
attic. one of the prominent dem
ocrats on the Sound, will be one
of the speakers at the Jefferson
banquet at Hotel Colville on the
evening of the 18th.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1912-04-06

Governor Hay has issued a
proclamation naming Thursday,
April II, as Arbor Day. and urg-
ing upon all citizens the value
and advisibility of planting trees
and shrubs on public and private
grounds. He has also named a
good roads day, fixing the date
as Friday, April IL, and recon-
mends that the day be observed
throughout the state by actual
work on public highways, the
organization of local good roads
societies, and in any other man.
ner that may serve to arouse to
action the spirit of progress and
improvement.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1912-04-06
Some Stolen Paragraphs

The average republican paper
reminds one of a cross-cut saw,
with only one man working it
only throws dust one way.
If ignorance is bliss the aver
age voter ought to be supremely
happy.
When the city folks call the
farmers Jays" just bear in
mind that the scream comes from
a hawk.
The man who prays for ''pros-
perity to overtake him" might
shorten the weight by going up
the lane to meet it.
If we could keep as strict an
account with God as we do with
our grocer, we would have a bet
ter stand-in with the Lord.
Rhetoric without sentiment
may sound all right, but it is like
a pill without a cathartic, it lacks
moving power.
If the average man would quit
trying to bore an inch hole with
a gimlet, he would feel more
natural.
1t was a dark and stormy night.
The bandits were seated around
the camp fire when suddenly the
captain turned to his trusty lieu
tenant and said: Antonio tell
us one of your wonderful stor-
les" And Antonio told: IF a
mother laid her baby in a cradle,
where would a brick layer?"
Then they used his riddled body
for fuel.
If vinegar loses its mother,
does the corn love its fodder?
(Get another needle. This one is
rusty.)
If the bed clothes were to de-
sert US would the pillow give US
the slip?
Pat What do yer charge for
funeral notice in yer paper?"
Editor-'Two dollars an inch. I"
Pat-"Good heavens! An me
poor brother was six feet high. "
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1912-04-06

Theodore Roosevelt says of
Taft's ideas of government: "In
its actual workings, the presi-
dents scheme would be a gov
ernment of the people, for the
people and by the bosses.
Since Roosevelt knows Taft
better than any other man, it is
unnecessary for the people to
longer doubt Wall streets con-
troll of the fat president.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1912-04-06

The prohibition enforcement
league of North Dakota has pas
sed resolutions opposing the in
ititative and referendum in that
state, on the ground that the
people might repeal the prohibi-
tory law.
It is evident that the League"
in North Dakota is backed by in
side political interests, the same
as the "anti-saloon" league in
the state of Washington.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1912-04-06

Establishment of a game farm
in eastern Washington, the ap-
pointment by the governor of a
game warden and fish commits
sioner for the district, the crea-
tion a fish hatcheries fund and
the rigid enforcement of the
laws, which shall provide impris-
onment and cash fines for all
violations, are some of the rec
concentrations to be embodied in
petition to the next legislature
of Washington by the Spokane
rod and gun club.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-02-16

Following were the charter menu
bers, who subscribed an initial $50
each and viii continue to pay 81 per
month during the naintEinence OF
the white way: Louis Kfeiel-
sheimor. Klein and Nolan, Reynolds
Brothers. Elizabeth Hardware Com
pany, J. Christ Company, Albert
Leon. J Kreieisheimer, s. scheuer
and Sons, Perth Amboy Hardware
Company, Perth Amboy Trust Com
pany and Sol Rubenstein. The new
members are: The Famous Store
and J.. Christ, Jr. The Public Service
Light Company has a yearly contract
for the power for the white way"
and also installed the lamps, which
are of the Excello." white carbon,
variety and number sixteen, all told.
Used to Test Lamps.
Seven test lamps, of various de-
scription, were installed on the thor
oughfare on January IL and first
lighted to the public on the evening
of January IL. After much careful
investigation and elaboration, the
association decided upon the Excel
To-" in preference to the 'StaveY or
and b" output. The selection
was made at a meeting on January
IT, and met with the unanimous ap-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-02-16


prevail OF those Interested In the
eftg's advancement and the ~assocfa-
members who were unable ~to'
attend the session. The "Exoello" IL
considered one of the highest priced
and best lamps on the market. Its
white carbon radiates a glow which,
ia unequalIed by any other make, at
the same figure.
Three @White Ways" Now.
There are now three white ways'
In Perth Amboy, with many other
streets well lighted and guarded by,
the city government. The illumina~
tions now in existence do not con-
ffict with the customary lights burned
on the thoroughfares under the di-
rection of the city, but act as special
attraction TO the patrons of the mer-
chants along the improved streets.
IN many instances the proud mer-
chants exhibit private illuminated
signs, which are maintained despite
the extra burden Of membership in
the lighting association. Upper
Smith street boasts of several busi-
ness men who come under this head
ing and they emphaticaliy declare
that the display signs will be con-
regardless of the new I'M
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-02-16
Trees We're Objection.

1t was argued by the merchants
on the south side of the street that
the trees along the Buchanan prop
erty, at Smith and State streets,
would dim the brillfance of the pro-
posed illumination and, therefore,
not be of sufficient benefit to war
rant the expenditure. Since that
time, however. the property has
changed hands and the trees have
been removed to make room for
handsome and up-to-date store
buildings. The merchants adjoining
are now unanimously in favor of the
improvement and were among the
prime factors in organizing and in
cooperating the organization. With
the passing of the trees came a new
era in the progressiveness of the
upper Smith street merchants, all
will agree.
Planned to Incorporate.
There were oft repeated rumor
in circulation during the last two
years that the merchants along the
latest improved district would or
gahize to promote the establishment
of a white way" in that thorough
fare, but 1t was not until November
25, 1911, when authentic word was
received that thirteen merchants had
laid plans to incorporate into the
Smith Street White Way Associa-
ton. Leo Goldberger was engaged
to incorporate the new association,
which was completed within a short
space OF time, with the following
named as officials: President,
George r. Reynolds; secretary, Sol
Rubenstein: treasurer, Louis Krei-
elsheimer. Two new members have
been added to the original thirteen,
and several more are expected be-
fore the summe season ends.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-02-16
WHITE WAY MOVEMENT
DATES BACK 8 YEARS.
History Of How Progress
sive Merchants Overcome 0bsta-
cles and Accomplished Success.
PLAYED PART IN DELAY

After q campaign OF three years,
during which many temporary set
backs were encountered and diff
culties surrounded, the progressive
business men and merchants along
that thDroughfare known as Upper
Smith street," between State street
and Madison avenue, have realized
their fondest dream of improvement
ia brilliant and ornamental white
way" The city arc lights will be
cast into the gloom tonight when
President George F. Reynolds, Of
the Smith Street White Way Asso-
citation, which has been the impor-
merchants plans, turns on the
blocks into a blaze of light and will
compare favorably with other bgil-
~liantly lighted districts In Perth
Amboy.
Started Three Years Ago.
Thres years ago, about the time
the business men of lower Smith
street organized and made plans for
La white way In that section, the
merchants between Madison avenue
and State street banded together,
informally, to be sure, and urged
the adoption of a similar affair In
that district. But unavoidable cir
cumstances delayed the fuffllment
of the business mems ideas until the
present time. In 1909, when the
white way" movement in lower
Smith street was at Its zenith, there
was considerable discussion OF the
adytsability of extending the Inn
|provement through the blocks to be
brilliantly lighted upon this even~
|lng's opening. But offensive trees,
bordering on Smith street, between
Estate and Hobart streets, virtually
dealt a death blow to this plan.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-02-16

The EVENING NEWS has the
LARGEST circulation in the county.