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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-29
Dead Man Was Caborer Believed to
Be Ore Mcleod from Illinois
Throat cut and Body STABBED In
Many Places. .N"

The body of laboring man was
found in the Mouse river, near the
Gilroy bridge, just east of the city,
about ten O'Clock Saturday morning
by Mrs. Anna York, who was out in
the wooIs picking berries. Judge
Murray twas notified, and went at
once to the scene. A small 10y was
sent into the stream which was only
three fact deep at the place, and a
rope was tied around the body, when
it was pulled to shore. It Was found
that the mans throat was 1ut, a
cash several inches long having been
made, and as the body was pulled
ashore, the wound was still bleeding.
The man could not have been in the
water more than eight or ten hours
Lying on the shore several feet up
the river, was the victin.'s hat and
coat The body was taken to Var
Fleets undertaking rooms where an
autopsy was held by Coroner TAYLOR
and others. It was found that in
addition to the cash on the throat:
there were numerous stats about the
chest, neck, stomach and face and
there were cuts about the wrists. 4
handkerchief had been tied about the
wound on the neck. An examination
showed a blood clot at the base Of
the skull, which for a time caused
the officers 20 believe that a murder
might have been committed
The coroner's jury, C. J. Weagant,
John Bonholzer and Ed Schrepel fin.
ally concluded Monday, that death
vas due to suicide.
The typewriter "doctor: under the
Citizens hank stated that tto man
had visited his place last week, look
ing for work. He stated that his
name was Mcleod, from Illinois and
that unless he found work, he would
co away with t'mself as life wasn't
worth living anyway. Geo. McFad-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-29

den shaved him Wednesday and he
informed the barber that lie intended
to kill himself Unless he found work
The victim was about 40 years of
age, had sandy hair and musta che,
weighed about ,;:H pounds, and up.
peared to be a goad. decent Iabor!rg
man. A pocketbook containing si.20
vas found in his clothing and tied
about the waist was a channels bag,
: obtaining a five dollar bill. 4 Chi
rago ReCorl-H erald Of Aug. is, was
N his pocket. There wasn't scrap
of paper in his pockets that would
lead to his identity and it may be
that it will never he known. The
body has been buried here.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-29
IS YOUR MACHINERY HOUSED?

Don't overlook the care of your
machinery. Some farmers don't pre-.
tend to put their machinery away,
when it is no longer in use. Are
you one OF them? Do you realize how
much longer it will last when put
away properly? Besides your farm
looks neater. Here is one leak that
you can stop at a small outlay. We
can sell you bill of lumber for a
good sized shed for a surprisingly
small sum. Let's talk it over with
you. Rogers Lumber Co., Fl. IS.
Johnson, manager.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-29
. $1,000 A YEAR.

Toe L. MCCAIN was earning $50 a
month on farm when he decided to
take a course at the Union CONNER.
cial College of GrandForks When
re finished they placed him in the
auditors Office at Williston, where
the salary $1,000 a year. You can
do as well if you will only prepare.
Write the Union for their free cat
alog.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-29
FARM LANDS, FAhM LoANs, tx
CHANGES

$15,00O.0 90 private money on hand
to loan on first mortgage farm land
security, we can give you liberal
terms and prepayment privileges.
Fine, well improved 5-acre tract In
suburbs of Mtnot for sale on easy
terms. House 24x36, barn 16xz0, hen.
cry 14x20, good well, trees, fenced,
shrubbery. An excellent opportunity
for gardening and chicken raising,
garden implements. horse, harness,
buggy, incubator, $50 chickens 80
with it. Might consider an exchange
for farm land.
IS horse power touring car, for
sale or trade for farm land or city
property.
$4,000 90 stock Of general merchan-
disc and groceries to trade for farm
lands or CITY property.
Also $4,000 90 stock Of general ner.
chandise and light hardware TO e1-
change for land or City property.
Guy L. Scott Land 4 Lean Co..
los Reishus st.. Minot, N. D.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-29
Photo BY American Press Association.

Photo BY American Press p
OF Portugal
King Manuel She In Of
her easily the beautiful
whose good looks been notable the English
active charitable
don hospital which r
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-29
DEERINc MAN DIES,

R. B. Bergman of Deering, died at
St. Joseph's hospital Saturday night,
after lingering illness OF cancer of
the bladder. A daughter, Mrs. H.
J. Koch, resides at Deering.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-29

II was cured of diarrhoea By one
dose Of Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy" writes u.
E. Gebhardt, Oriole. Pa. There b
nothing better. For salo BY oil teal
ers.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-08-29

II you want to get agEs. you mus
feed your chickens nit and shell
producing food. Oyster shells ae1-
tain the proper hsrsdisnts ~ s51AA
ING Sool and making shells. Ct .
saok from IL Roeu HasANnRo O..
for $3.50 1oe 100 rslnls. n ~
cart call, ssna 10 your order ~
mail. We will deliver . saek frse
to the freight depot. ll1st4
COAL COAL COAL
have bought the bnsinsss u the
Washburn Coal Co. IN Minot and 70
specially solicit share Of youl
trade. I am In . position 70 make
quick delivery and viii give the bus
mess my closest attention. Phone
either the coal Office. No. 10 o. ny
dray line once. l01. ]. B. Rssd. Il
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-15
Railroad Commission AbolisheS Public Drinking Cups on
 Trains.
PREVENT SPREAD OF DISEASE
Supreme Court Hands Down Ruling on TurnerJacob BiII-.People
 nu.t Act on 1t.

The use of the public drinking cups en trains and ill railroad stations in Arkansas was abolished by an order of the Arkansas Railroad Commission, the order eifeetife May 1, 1912, The order was passed by d unanimous vote of the commission. and has the approval of the railroads Of the state and the state board of health,
 Ill making the order, the members of the commission said they believed it was a step in the right for the pre- vention of the spread of disease, which would receive the hearty en- dorsement of at least 90 per cent of tie travelling public. The passage of the order means that after May l all persons traye,ing on trains in Arkan- sas will have to equip themselves with individual drinking cups.
 Such q rule is already in effect in all the adjoining states and in other states throughout the Union.
 AmoHs 6 number of matters dis posed Of by the commission was the granting of the petition requesting a new passenger station and better freight facilities at Dermott.
 In the order the commission pro- vided that the plans for the structure, which must be an adequate passenger and freight de9ot, must be submitted Iune l, and that actual construction must begin not later than Sep tember l.
 Other orders follow:
 Request for additional train service at NHckles switch. denied
 Petition for q small depot and care taker at Bolding; ordered. construc- ton of depot to begin within 60 days
 Petition for stopping through fast trains at Tildeu, denied.
 Petition from Artesian. formerly Stark. requiring the Ouachita Valley railway and the Rock Island railway 10 build a depot 10 be used jointly by both lines; granted. the construction of same 10 begin not later than June l.
 The general complaints with refer ence t9 the violation of order No. 354 of the commission. regulating the heating of waiting rooms, providing wholesome drinking water in same the posting of all trains on bulletin boards and the sanitary conditions in depols, were dismissed.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-15
Hs" Pri.ilUf! Oll1
Bond tssGss by Cities R.,
 oy rrkansas Mayors "

L'ttie Roc'-The municipal ,,.. sue petitions have been sen, ',a 2. cast over the state by tbo =, o. 0'' committee selected by the rooss. Nehtion Of Arkansas mavo.. proposed amendment autboria
 oi 1000 inhabitants of over ,s bonds for public improvenor." proper restrictions. Mayor Tsu,
 Little Rock issued an addroas ,@5g voters of Arkansas. in vbiob Q !"
 We have gotten over onr preJndice against bond issues T " where our lands are being racl.' by levees and drainage ditcSa. constructed with the proceed. bonds. By the issuing Of tbaso |, We are raising the Value of ,,. gsa our lands from ten to tver.' S We can do the same for our ei,.' " we can cast off the fetters '. :. aatleuated constitution A,g.. z should take her place where 51-,a ss \ longs, among the leading states 7. 7 union, and this she can neyer s ' lohS as our Cities ana larger ,.Z are so hampered that they can ss no permanent improvements
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-15
PEKiTENTIARY BOARD MEETs
Opens Bids and Disposeo of otas
 BusineGs-Paroles Granted

Some politics was injected into ts meeting of the peniteutiary bosf l when the question of awarding eQs tract for 10 tons of hay was taken 2 for consideration. The lowest bid Il ceiyed for No. l Arkansas hay val $20 per ton, delivered at the sia. farm at Cummins. or $27 ter ton te livered at the penitentiary in Lta Rock.
 The board finally awarded the cah' tract to q dealer who agreed . furnish Oklahoma hay at $2o per ia, or SIS per ton. if paid in 60 ds This was decided to be the bes. T the bids received.
 The board adopted a resolution r troduced by Attorney General Nor wood. which is expected to result T a big saving to the state, This rest| lution directs that all negro prisoaai sentenced to the peniten,iary ffoa points which are nearer Cummins taa.| Little Rock shall be delivered at Cup| mins. instead of at the penitenhai| in Little Rock. as has been customaH This action is expected 10 aiIaI chiefly the counties in the southea part of the state.
 The board granted the folloFi4 paroles:
 John Sheppard. convicted in OIaca1 ta county of burglary and grand laf ceny. and sentenced to eight years T the penitentiary.
 Grant Mcclure, convicted in Cai county of a felony, and sentenced Y one year in the penitentiary.
 Floyd Spencer. convicted in Joas son county on a charge of laFe2R4 and sentenced to three years in N penitentiary.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-15
T.-J. BILL NOT LAW
Supreme Court Upholds Decision of Lower Court in New Tax Measure.

Little Rock.-The decree Of the Pu- laski chancery court dismissing the suit brought against Assessor William NJ. Moore of Pulaski county by the Arkansas Tax Commission to enforce the Turner-Jacobson act, was affirm ed by the supreme court, Justice w. F. Kirby handing down the decision
 The decision is to the effect that the Turner-Jacobson bill did not become law after is passage by the legisla- ture. and is subject to reference to the vote of the people for approval.
 The supreme court holds that the initiative an referendum amendment is self-eXecuting, and that it author ized the filing of referendum peti- tion with the secretary of state not more than 90 days after final adjourn ment of the legislature
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-15
JUDGE IS ACQUITTED
Police Magistrate Charged With s,, Imprisonment Has Rignt to pu,i,.

Little Rock.-Judge Robert ]. Id | of the first division of the circuit c5.. returned a verdict ia the case of pa,, Judge William NJ. TEeedy, who wa tried before the court sitting as ? in, on the charge of false imprisoned
 The charge grew out of the finn, of Oscar II. Vim. an attornev Il contempt of court. anl bis imBfso,| ment in the city jail fer one hou-
 Judge Lea, in rendering his yerie stated that Judge Tweedy had A. right to punish q person for being ! contempt of his court and that he a had the right to define what eoag tuted contempt of lis court.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-15
Talking Machines for Education.

Two samples of talking machines, which it is proposed to introduce into the public schools of Arkansas have been placed on exhibition in the of. flee of the state superintendent of public instruction. They will be used to demonstrate the possibilities of such machines to educators from all parts of the state who visit the state capitol State Superintendent Cook believes that there is big place for the machines in the publie schools
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-15
WOULD FURNISH POWER
Hill Ask Permission to Build Dam Across White River at Cotter

Little Rock.-John NJ. Rose will leave in few days for Washington 10 confer with the Arkansas delega- ton in congress to obtain the consent of the government to build a dam across the White river for d power company, which expects to supply electric power 10 Little Rock and other towns.
 It is reported that the General Elec- tric Company is behind the concern, which has already spent $l0,000 for land which would be overflowed by the building of the dam. As soon as the authority is given, a plant is to be built at Cotter, and electricity will be brought to Little Rock to supply factories and interurbans
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-15
Press Association to Meet in H0pN

Little Rock.-The Arkansas ftss Association will hold its annual he'. ing at Hope, the latter place ha'.,, .s. been selected by the members oi U. U. executive committee in mall w. taken by Secretary Earle w. nous .a The meeting probably will De pg <, during the second or third WeeA ... ;. May. the date to be selected ,! ,... people of Hope. Following the me- me, ing the members of the assoelaass s will make an excursion, as IS cu9.vs gs. arv after the annual sessions. .,s trip this year will he taken tnloss 1, the southwestern part of inc s.aset h. territory never before covered U - excursions of the association
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-15
New Patrol Wagon Soon

Little Rock.-The new auto pan" wagon ordered for the police oep"' ment is expected to arrive SUI. Chief F. NJ. Cogswell has sent caSA for the new "hoodlum. The aa' patrol wagon and touring car "si' bought for the department in Jahad'. the touring car being deliversu '' once.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-15
Modernized.

First Barnstormer-So you played the country towns of Kansas? l sup pose the yaps got after you with pitch forks and pruning hooks?
 Second Barnstormer-Not much! They chased us with six-cylinder auto mobiles and Curtiss biplanes.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-15
Revisinq If Down,.,rd

Then I'm to tell the firm" the hin collector said, making a memorandpm in his notebook, that you'll probahIy settle this account next week?n
 Well, I'd hardly put it that way n hesitatingly answered the other
 Probabiy' is pretty strong word; better make it; possibly"
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-15
city's New Fire Equipment Arr''

Little Rock.-The new lire - for the fire department has ai'i' It was taken to the auditorium "'', :, it was inspected by large huiii0S a,s people, including members oi 1As .,s. department and the fire anu Fsa, committee. The truck will oe .sa ea in the auditorium until some af'S sri5 ments have been made for the pa. s,. ing of the proposed central s. -slod The trncl, is equipped With a .,lss ebtension ladder with hose nO@
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-15
All for the Smiths,

Englishman (patronizingly)- Your school facilities are excellent, l am hold"
 American (suavelyl-Well, l should say, Since the Smithsonian Institu- ton over there? Think of a building like that, just to educate the Smiths.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-15
Too Late.

Landlady: Are you in the bathtub. sir?
 Voice: Yes. What d'you want?
 Landlady: forgot to tell you l had it freshly painted inside last night, sir, and it won't be dry for two or three days
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-15
In the North Moods.

WeekEnd Sportsman-@I just shot a deer. old chap
 Ills pal-Gweai. Kill him?
 Week-Eend Sportsman-I think Aot. He shot back
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-15
STORY IF DASH II SOUTH POLE
 BY AMUNDsEN
NORWEGIAN REACHES FURTHER EST SOUTH DECEMBER 14,
 1911, AND PLANTS FLAG.
DISCOVERED LAND NAMED
 KING HAAkON VII. PLATEAU

Five Men With Sledaes Start on Final Dash October 2o-ObserVations Are Errors-Fast Time Made After Dangerous Climb Over lce-Covered Mountains-Frozen Sea Sounded Like Walking on Empty Barrels Scott's Discoveries Confirmed.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-15
BHl's Way.

Neighbor-l s'pose your Bills fttin, the arp with the hangels now?
 Long Suffering Widow-Not i'm. Ittin' the hangeds wiy the 'arp's near Ter is mark.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-15
The Familiar Keyhoie.

The cop-Which of these houses do you live in?
 Mir. Jaggs-Take me all long the street. femme try every door, and the only one l can't open ish mine.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-15
ndure if.
boasts

Nisitor-This village boast, n choral society, doesn't it? . Resident-No. We don't boast abou, live endure 1t with resignation
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-15

Captain Amundsens own narrative of his attainment of the south Pole De cember 14-17 1911. By Raold Amund sen. Copyrighted 1ate hy the New York Times Company tAl rights ra= served
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-17
CALL FOR PROGRESSIVE COUNTY
CONVENTION.

Pursuant to the call of the state
committee, convention Of the voters
of Lee county interested in the ma
tional progressive movement. Is here
by Issued for mass convention OF
such voters to be held at Keokuk, la,
at the county court house at 2 p. m.
Saturday, July goth, for the purpose
of organizing the county and electing
twelve delegates to the state conven.
tion to be held at Des Moines July
path
I Any voter OF Lee county who de-
sires to affiliate with this progressive
movement ia entitled to a vote at this
county convention.
s. G. WEsTCOTT, Chairman.
l. H. AVER. Secretary
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-17
PERSONALS.

Ross ". spaan, Of Indianapolis, md,
is home for a short visit with his
mother, Mrs. L. H. Span.
Julius Winter Of NJ. Pleasant was
In the city yesterday to see the big
dam. He was one Of the party who
made the trip on the steamer Sidney.
The steamer did not remain In the
city long enough for Mr.. Winter to
see the dass so he remained over and
took 8 most extensive look.
!. s. Ack1ey and son Arthur re-.
turned last night from business trip
at Davenport.
Miss Georgia Prescott Of ST. Joseph,
Mo-. is in the city, the guest OF Mrs.
c. A. Prescott, IL s. Third st. She
win be In Keokuk for several days.
Miss Gussie Burns has taken d
weeks vacation to visit relatives and
friends in Keosauqua.
Or. and Mrs. Fielding Of Mario
Iowa, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. II e.
Wright.
After a months visit In Keokuk at
the home OF her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
%. n. vermlllion, Mrs. r. A. Westcott
returned yesterday to her home In
Sumner, Iowa.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-17
CITY NEWS.

10 better shoe repair work than
- done BY Karfes 814 Main.
Reports from Fort Madison today
are to the effect that Judge Hamilton
IL still sick and unable to attend court
Sherwood for nv nets.
Regular meeting Of Hermann
Lodge No. 1Ie IS O.. O. F. trnight, s
O'clock Visiting brothers coraially IN
vfted. Utilization tonight.
0ftixenss band excursion On steam
er st. Paul to Quincy Sunday. July 81.
Adults soc. children csc.
Keokuk Camp M. ". A. 10. 62z
VIII hold its regular meeting tonight
at Wocdman hail. All members are
requested to be present.
/ Sherwood for buggfes
Quite good sized crowd on excur-
slonists was on the Sidney yesterday.
arriving In Keokuk at a late hour. The
excursion was given by the Knights
Tor Pythias Of Fairfield and stops were
made at several different places.
| Sherwood for harness,
Regular meeting OF Keokuk Aerie,
No. 6Ss, n o. 3. tonight at Eagles
Hail. 523 Main at 8 O'Clock. Visit
irg brothers always welcome. Chas.
A. Noakes, secretary
Tubes and castings vu1canssed by
steam method Tri state Garage.
Local No. 40 /. B. e. ". NESTS
nrst Tuesday and third Wednesday al
s O'Clock at Trades and Labor Assem-.
big hall. Tenth and JohnseS Sta. Wis
iting brothers cordially invited. p. H.
Shilling. B. S.
Sidna Allen, the Virginia desper-
ado, may be IN hiding IN these parts,
according to descriptive circulars be-
Ling sent out By the authorities from
that state In addition to being want
ed for participation m the celebrated
wholesale Killings In the HIIlsyille
courthouse few months ago, old Sid
Els wanted by the government for coun-
terfeitIng Old Sid is said to be q
pretty rough and ready sort OF fell
low with a gun, and the man who cap
lures him viii probably have consid-
cradle fun In doing It.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-17
ANNUAL REPORT
OF COMMISSIONERS
Annual Report, In Pamphlet Form,
Has Besn issued and IL BE-
Ing Distributed.

The annual report Of the mayor and
city commissioners, In pamphlet form,
for the fiscal year brought to close
March 81, OF the present year. has
been completed and ID now ready for
distribution The report shows bal
ance of s6,s3S.s4 on hands. The
pamphlet includes reports from the
legal, engineer, police and fire depart.
ments OF the city. with statements
from each Of the departments.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-10-28
FRUIT INSPECTION.

Ths orchard Industry q Jackson
county Is one of he- creates sources
q wealth and Is, Is ys1- u i1s IL
tEoET. Scientific and sTps- advice,
easily 70 - 0b-Ez1st by Lhs owners
q orchards Eod small t-u5T -anehes,
Is absolutely necessary. esge. ally N
z community where 50 many men a.
- upo1 Ibs industry without p-sFi-
o1s experience ard stake thar entire
capital II ths1r 1sw venture
TO sssure satisfactory -az1lts the
Ts-T best advice uus- - z-ailahls-
Il cos-s money % =scurs he So
Tices Of flrs1-slzss Da- Al IN
competent 1a- could easily ezuse the
tr-uit-E-Uws-s q t1= uou--- 70 sus-
TAN losses sgEeEzInE Z hundred
tines Lhe sz-z-E q : f5-s1-,zss zz1-
70 srE1e TOO rEld econo-- II -h5s
respect Is 70 favor Z p=ny-wls=,
I,ou15-too-iEh policy
NJ Du-1 bel5sTes thz- he ve-E
best sEps-- advice II sut1 -z11srs i
oui o-lT essential. M TIA, 70 sane
11c1 Az ot1s- course wCul- be ruin
CUE 70 -suT UEus-s Of fit lands
z1d bs E1oEs thai = hlE1-sa1a-ie5
-E1 x osa=ssz-T- HIS platform
states Il pan E1gilE1 tat hs f.
rors ths securing t0- ne t--it rz1ch-
~ l1e bsE- se5s--1f5e ssslrzoos that
ls available. and Z s-scrs5 Judge he
VII uss sTs-F power @ lis ottles
Il tur-5s-zg ne dsTs-o-naz1 o.
t-uiI-g-UE1g Il tbs county. along
ths lines E11iests5.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-10-28
THE BCILDING OF COUNTY
EnAnS.

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insure s+s E15 sane zE-.a- 5z-u-s
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