The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-15
LOGAN ITEMS.

IN last weeks Issue QeVOteS much
space to reference concerning your
local correspondent. But bearing ir
mind that it Is the privilege of the
flea to annoy an elephant, and that
the Eagle does not deign to catch
flies, we shall continue to pursue the
even tenor of our way undisturbed
by the puerile efforts Of the latest
apostle Of Truth! with an itch for
scribbling. ~.
We have never claimed to eliminate
the imaginative from our weekly rec
ord. or asked you to believe chat we
will present the truth and nothing
but the truth, admittedly.
No soul can soar too loftily whose
aim is God given truth and brother
love of man. But perusing some par.
agraphs, in particular that having ref
erence to a "Rev. Somebody re-
minds us painfully that
By ignorance is pride increased,
They most assume who know the
least.
And that one laundering attempt
to tell the exact truth can create
more false Impressions than half a
dozen polished lies.
Truth is a thing to be desired, but
regretfully wanting in the vaporings
labeled Cit Bits"
The dance given in honor of Miss
Mary Egan at the residence Of Mr..
and Mrs. Jim Egan was a record
breaker both az regards attendance
and real unadulterated ENJOYMENT. six.
ty-seven adults and fifteen young
folks we're gathered together in the
old log house, and the fun was con-
tfnuous until the hour for turning the
old man out to kindle the morning
fire had come around Such gather
ings are productive Of much good de-
spite the dismal croaking Of tho
over righteous.
Business IL brisk ut the Logan 81.
evator, grain being still hauled quite
a ways to get the benefit Of our STU
perior market As trading center
it is evident our district is fast be-
coming more widely known and alp.
rreciated. There's a reason.
Our old time friend, John Deegan
is progressing as satisfactorily as
can be expected and is benefltting
much by the care and attention be-
slowed upon him. Since returning
to Logan Mrs Rosetta and Miss An
ME Waldref are filling nobly tho part
Of the Good Samaritan.
How much more one could enjoy
God If it we're not for religion. This
thought is aroused by a contempla-
ton Of the bitterness of sectartan
strife which is so apparent not alone
In this community but wherever men
and women are gathered together .
The individual may long with all his
soul, may thirst for living, loving
God, with whom he could stand in an
intimate relation, yet Is too often Of
Tered q remote, an angry metaphyd.
cal conception, surrounded by subtle
and mystifying creed. Churches there
must be, but God can never be shn,
mp in four walls and attempt TO do
30 10 disaster Of most terrible kind
for humanity. Garry out into The
world that encompasses your neigh
bors that love and charity, that spirit
Of federation the Master taught and
be slave to no sect, take not the pri-
vate road, but look through nature ~
to natures God. Then from evil
speaking lying and alhnder1ng VI
shall assuredly be freed.
Mrs. H. c. Kuchenbecker who haa
been the guest Of Mrs. F. J. viii
man for several days returned on
Tuesday morning.
The Rev. W. w. Gunter is conduct
ing q series of services to which al
are invited.
Bro. Page Of the Latter Day eiants
preached at the school house. on Sun
day evening last
To hear the music Of the ice pillow
centuries up visions Of enjoyable ice
cream socials, IN the genial summer
days that seem SO far away. Earle
Stredwick has been busy and we no
ttced Chris, Tom and Ed Sangstad
stalking out their claims, right close
to town Our local butcher has not
yet made start cutting. Maybe he's
too busy.
The Logan Restaurant since The