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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-15
sToCKWELL OWES STATE
Former North Dakota superlntendent
Has 5000 Debt, Courts Say.

Bismarck. rehearing tho case Of
ne State W. Stockwell, formerly gu.
Derintendent of public instruction, tho
state supreme court refused to over.
rule the former decision, and Stock,
we'll will have TO pay to the state about
q, 900 which he retained Illegally from
money received from fees. The case
has been in the district and supreme
aourts for the last two years.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-15
NOTICE TO GRADUATE NURSES

In order to secure your names, I'm
order that bill may be presented to
the next legislature providing for a
state registration for the nurses Of
this state, you are requested to for
ward your name and address to the
chairman of the State Association
committee, District No. 1, care St.
Joseph's hospital, Minot, N. D. Those
who have already heard from the
chairman, need not respond. District
No. 1 comprises the counties of Ward,
Renville, Williams, Mountrail, Bottt-
neau, McHenry, Burke and Mckenzie.
Papers in those counties kindly copy.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-15
John Lynch, e! e: Sc: 80;

county is one Of the reasons Some
have paid the county for seed with
interest, but many have failed to
come thru. consequently the def
cheney has been spread upon the tax
es Of the county. In time, the county
dads hope to collect the seed bills
in full, with interest, but until the
farmers are able to pay, the owners
Of the land will have to make up the
deficiency.
In many cases, the valuation has
been increased, and then IN most
townships, the school tax has been
quite heavy. 81.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-15
SEN.P RAISES
NORTH DAkOTAN SAYS PEOPLE
MUST ADMIT PRESIDENT
HAS "DONE THINGS"
SHERMAN ALSO FOR TAFT
Gov. Stubbs RidicuIes Hilles' Claim
That Ohio Has Been Won.-
Wilson and La Toilette
Speak.

Washington, D. G. - The political
gossip at the White House centered
n the positive Endorsement which Vice
President Sherman gave to President
Taft's candidacy, and the general ex-
pressions to callers at the executive
0lflces to the effect that the president
viii be renominated and that the talk
about Colonel Roosevelt getting into
the race soon will subside with the
encouragement Of the colonel him
eli to that end.
Senator McCumber Of North Dakota,
where the Taft people are said to
0oncede the Chicago delegates to La
Toilette, gave a high Endorsement Of
The president.
1.-THE people must admit that Presi-
dent Taft has accomplished things"
said Mr.. McCumber, "and that he has
done so with courage and absolute
fairness. When the people begin to
understand this, as they are now do
ing, there will remain little doubt as
to what they will do as to giving him
q denomination and reelection. What
president, in all the history of this
country, has ever done as much in less
than three years, as Mr.. Taft? think
the record is remarkable"
Another caller at the White House
was Gen. J. Warren Kiefer, former
representative from Ohio.
Taft is sure to have the delega-
ton from Ohio" declared General
'Kiefer. "All that was needed was the
stirring the Republicans have had by
the speeches of the president. Look
out for Taft wave in that state and
al through the country. 1t is due
now and l can see it coming"
Wilson and La Toilette Speak.
Philadelphia.-Gov. Woodrow Will
son of New Jersey and United States
Senator La Toilette of Wisconsin were
the principal speakers at the seventh
annual banquet of the Periodical Pub
fishers Association of America here.
Other speakers were Mayor Blank
enburg and Detective William ].
Burns.
More than 600 of the publishers,
writer's and editors of the monthly
and weekly magazines of the country
were present. Col. George Harvey
was a guest, but he and Governor Will
son we're at widely separated tables.
Both Governor Wilson and Senator
La Toilette spoke on the problem OF
popular government.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-15
NORTH PORTAL MAN KILLED.

BARLEY Taylor, a car repairer at
North Portal was ground to pieces
under a car at that place Monday
evening. The man was working on
top of car when the switch engine
bumped it, throwing him beneath the
wheels. His aged mother saw the
accident from the depot platform, but
was told that a fireman had been in
jured, later being told the truth at
her home. The man was 81 years
of age and very popular He was the
support of his mother and sisters.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-15
LAND. BARGAINS,

have three farms for sale or trade
in Minnesota. My client would like
Ward county farms.
Farm, three miles from Ebro
MIMI, with $1,000 mortgage. due In
five years, 1t per cont. VIII trade
this farm 1T $40. 90 per acre.
1-Farm, II miles northeast OF Bag.
ley, has mortgage Of $1,000 due in s
years, at per cent, has house and
barn. Will sell It for $3.50 per acre.
Farm, 10 miles north Of Leonard.
has $500 mortgage, due In 5 years. 1t
7 per cent, has house and barn and
some good timber on It. WIN sell for
$3.50 per acre. F.. H. Stenvick,
Room I, p. P. Lee Blk.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-15
Origin Of the Stocking.

Origin OF the stocking.
A writer in French newspaper has
been investigating the origin Of stock.
ings. It appears that Henry II. when
preparing for the marriage Of his sis
ter in 1859 first conceived the idea Of
silk hose, and was the first to wear
silk knitted stockings at that epoch
making event. A hundred years later
one Hindres established a factory for
stockings In the Bots de Boulogne.
This was the first hosiery factory in
France 1t was success at the start,
and, when it received protection from
the then ministers. 1t was q kind OF
gold mine. In 1868 the venture was
turned into company. From 1t arose
~the Society Of Silk Stocking Makers"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-15

The largest vote I'M the history Of
Harrison school district was polled
Tuesday when an election was held
TO decide the question of consolida-
ton. The farmers with their wives,
sons and daughters f1ocked in from
the country and defeated consolida-
ton with a majority of eighteen.
About ninety votes were polled. Tne
proposition was to consolidate the
schools Of the township, closing the
three lying in the country and hauling
the pupils to School No. I, in North
Minot conveyances. The farmers no
doubt thought that this arrangement
would mean higher taxes, hence prac-
tically all of them voted against IT.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-15
FLOWING TO STORE MOISTURE
Surplus Water, Kept in subsoiI, Will
Rise to Surface In Time of Orouth
Rain Carried Over.

Some men flirt with the weather.
take chances with moisture conditions
and they wonder why they aren't
more Of success on the farm. II
they would save the extra rainfall q
large quantity Of water would be
stored in tho subsoil for immediate
use in case of dry weather.
II farmer doesn't practice moisture
conservation and raises good crop,
his neighbor across the road. saving
tho surplus rainfall, will have = hrs-
or Yield. Reverse the moisture oondi-
tions-a dry growing ssason-and the
chances for q crop favor the man who
takes care Of the water that falls ON
his farm.
Three or four inches Of rain carried
over from one season 70 the noxt
means three or four hundred tons OF
water an acre in the subsoil-water
enough to carry = growing crop
Through any ordinary dry weather. It
10 possible to carry even moro than
khis from one year to another. says
"A. H. Leidigh, assistant professor OF
crops at the Kansas Agricultural col
lege.
How can tho rainfall be saved
Plow the field as soon as the crop
has been harvested. II 1t Is spring or
summer follow the pillow with a drag
The rains will soak into the soil In.
stead Of running of the surface or
svaporating Fall blowing should not
be dragged, AZ there 10 danger Of the
soil either packing or becoming dry
and blowing
The extra expense Of following such
a plan ought not to cost more than
. dollar an acre Il most. Many
places 1t could be done ut a much
smaller cost. It pays big interest on
the investment even at the higher fig
ure. While moisture conservation
doesn't spell sure cure for crop fail.
ure. It 10 worth the effort
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-15
DEATH OF MRS. ELIZA MEARA.

Mrs. Eliza Meara, aged u years,
mother Of Mrs. J. J. O'Leary, died
at the O'Leary home in this home
in this city Monday morning at 9
O'Clock from the tnflrmities of old
ago.
The remains were taken to Chat
ham, Mimi, for burial. Mrs. Meara
had made her home with her daught-
ter in this city for the past eight
years. She leaves also son, John
Meara, who is engaged in the draytng
BUSINESS in Minot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-15

Purchase of this land is up to ms
as party is satisfied with my OK.
Come in and let me know at once
if YOU want to sell for cash and at
once. Same party will also take q
few Farm Loans at reasonable rate.
F. J. LYMAN. Il
100 acre improved farm for rent
near Minot, reasonably good buildings.
Lyman Land Co. Il
Minot City lots to trade for horses
or oxen. Lyman Land Co. u
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-15

II you want to get eggs, you must
iced your chickens grit and shell
producing food. Oyster shells con-
lain the proper ingredients for grind
ing food and making shells. Get a
sack from the Roell Hardware Co.
for $3.50 for 100 pounds. II you
can't call, send us your order by
mail. We will deliver sack free
to the freight depot. II Is IA
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-15
CARROLL IN FINE NEW OFFICES.

Atty. Dorr Carroll has moved into
his new offices in the Optic block.
Blaisdell, Murphy & Blaisdell occupy
the front offices and the attorneys
have a joint library. Mr.. Carroll will
be in better shape than ever to &C
comodate his rapidly increasing bust
ness.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-15
EARLY CULTIVATION IS BEST
Applying Mulch to Soil Provonts Bed
From Becoming Dry and Enables
Il to Absorb Moisture.

Shallow cultivation IL the same in.
effect as applying mulch to the SOIL
% It prevents tho bed from becoming
dry. and enables 1t to absorb all the
moisture from light showers and
dows
For May plants such cultivation:
will be sum cient without watering;
but others. notably dahlias. must have;
plenty Of water. Soap suds from the.
wash are excellent for dahlias. and.
should be applied by the painful to
make sure OF reaching the roots. This
matter of watering, right down to the,
roots Of the plants, Is very import
ant, and unless you can give enough,
to do that it will be better not to va
ter at all. but trust to shallow cult,
walton only. Always use watering
pot. so that you can apply the watsr
directly to the roots. Using hose
scatters the water too much. Water
plants after shutdown.
Almost everybody grows asters. A
top dressing of we'll rotted stable ma
nure will give nourishment to the
plants, and also keep the soil around
them moist Liquid manure, not too
strong. should be applied to the roots,
but It should not wet the foliage, II
this Is done at intervals, large and
we'll developed flowers will be the re-
ward
Sweet peas should be well cult
vofnd Roma moa1 Str0Wn along the
rows and raked in, will help in pro
noting vigorous growth. Manure wa
ter Is also very beneficial. but after
using manure water one day use clear
water the next. Sometimes In dry
seasons the flowers look faded and do
mot show In their true colors To
1demedy this fault mix SCOT and water
together, to about the consistency Of
milk. and apply at the roots
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-15
TO KEEP OUT LIQUOR
Olo Mass Meeting At Valley City
Passes Resolutions.

Valley City.-Fully 400 persons at
the meeting held at the Methodist
church by rising vote went on rec
ord as favoring the passage OF the
law that will prevent railroad COM
panies from hauling intoxicating liq-
uors into prohibition territory. a
monster petition will be sent to the
Dakota congressman and senators.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-15
WHY THE FARM TAKES
ARE HIGHER.

The Independent has received a
number Of inquiries from IT'S farmer
readers, asking why taxes on farm
land have been increasing each year
for the past six years.
Without looking the matter up
thoroly, we can say that furnishing
seed grain FOR certain farmers Of the
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-15
DO YOU WANT TO SELL YOUF
FARM?

I have party that lives in Min
nesota who has instructed me to buy
four quarters of land for him pro-
vidlng I can buy them at a price that
will Justify the investment. Party
will pay spot cash. and the money Is
ready if your price is reasonable.
Will buy quarter, half section or sec
ton.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-15

H. l.. Myers, prominent Donny-
brook farmer, visited his daughter in
Minot this week.
The ladies of the Eastern Star and
husbands will give a farewell card
party at the Temple Friday evening
in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. c.. A.
Fisher who will leave Minot short
ly.
The new furniture and other equip.
ment for the Carnegie library has At.
rived and the building will be for
mally opened Monday night, the date
being just four years since the pub
lie library was first opened in the
Smart block.
The county commissioners and Au-
ditor Larson are at Fargo attending
the annual convention of county CON-
mmissioners.
Atty. MCGEE has been attending
court at Bottfneau this week.
Mrs. S. J. LaDue and little one,
who are taking treatment in st. Paul
are reported recovering and their MI
not friends are anxious to hear OF
their complete recovery soon.
Miss Wright, sister OF Mrs. E. 3.
Goss has been precariously III at Ed
monitor. Mrs Goss was called to her
bedside.
Martin Carlson, and Miss Mary Jo-
sephine Sampson were married at
the NJ. F.. parsonage, Tuesday. They
will reside at Browns Valley, MINI
J. W. Rode has accepted position
in the office Of the county treasurer
Mr.. Rode years ago was employed
at the court house and it seems quite
natural to meet the genial gentleman
there again.
The basket ball teams from Willow
City will meet those from Minot n
this city Friday night. Look out fol
some fast games.
DR.. Pence and DR.. Walsh desire
the city dads to pass an ordinance
making it necessary to inspect cat
! tie for tuberculosis in the city before
| they can be butchered
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-15
GLENBURN CLUB IN LINE.

The Glenburn Commercial club has
Joined the N. D. Federation OF Com
mercial clubs, of which F. L. Sher-
man of Minot is secretary. G. T.
Ferguson is president of the Glen
Turn organization and r. Gilbertson
secretary.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-15
FRED WlLLMAN At THE IsTHMUs

F.. j. Whitman writes Minot friends
from the 1sthmus of Panama, that It
is 80 in the shade and he is suffer
ing with his winter clothes on. He
stated that he was preparing to hunt
alligators the following Sunday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-15

FOR SALE OR RENT The sontheast
quarter OF nine, one fifty-four. eigh-
ty-one. Mrs. T e Tenney, say
yer, N. Oak. : Is t1cg
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-15
FARMERS DEFEAT
CONSOLIDATION

Proposition to Unite Four schools Of
Harrison School District Defeated
In Holly Contested Election
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-02-15
ELDER MOORE ON LABRADOR.

Presiding Elder J. G. Moore, OF
the Grand Forks district of the Meth
odist church, gave very interesting
address on Life in Labrador" at the
NJ. E, church in this city Tuesday
night Mr.. Moore lived for two years
in Labrador, the customs of which
country he is most familiar with,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-03-08
TEN DAVIS ITEMS.

Ten Davis, Idaho, March E, 1912.
Ernest Hermo arrived home Sat
urday evening after spending few
days with his sister, Mrs. Bedal Of
Boise.
Misses Ada Lee and Lola Newport
spent the week end with Mr.. and Mrs
Joe Staples of Ontario.
The revivals which have been con.
Quoted for the past three weeks, have
closed. Everyone is rejoicing.
A bouncing baby girl arrived al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Glen
non, Feb. rs. Jim steps higher thar
ever now.
Miss Leigh spent the week end a
Parma.
Orville Attebury spent Sunday a
Enrose, visiting at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Stafford.
Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Tucker wer.
Caldwell visitors Saturday.
Miss Nora Rees spent Sunday will
her parents on Deer Flat
The "Olm Maids Convention" will
be given at the Grange hall Frida,
evening, March 8.
fhe literary society will meet TO
tbs last time Saturday evening.
sood pr gram is being prepared.
Mr.. and Mrs W. O. Parker are ex
pectng their daughter Mable HON,
from Owyhee soon. The young PEG
pie are all very anxious for Miss Par
kers return as she always takes sucl
an active part in social activities.
A farewell party is to be given a
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. P. lie,
Tuesday. The quilting of a friend
ship quilt will be one of the mair
features of the day Their future
home will be near Midway.
Russell c. Massey Of Boise gave
very interesting and instructive lectur,
on Socialism to a large crowd of en-
thusiastic people at the Grange hal
last Thursday evening.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-03-08
c. OF I. NOTES.

Miss Irma MCGEE, assisted by the
members OF her class, entertained the
college debating team as we'll as those
who contested for the Cleaver gold
medal at six-thirty dinner Saturday
evening After the four-course spread
had been disposed of, few shadow
pantomimes were INDUCED in. The
guests adjourned about 1890 declar-
ing that they enjoyed a most pleasant
evening.
Tuesday afternoon Miss Jeanette
Runciman entertained the dorm girls
at a dinner given in her home south
of town. Everyone reports an enjoy
able time and speak of the dinner as
the best they have eaten in many
a day.
DR.. Coles address at the Y. M. c.
A. as one of the series of vocational
talks, was enjoyed by only a few
members Monday evening. DR.. Cole
delivered splendid address and those
who were absent have something to
regret.
The Columbian literary society was
obliged to meet Tuesday night this
week on account of the Apollo Quar-
tet concert. The meeting was not up
to the standard in attendance or per-
Torrance.
Ralph Fouch expects to be obliged
to leave school at the end of this
week to work on the farm at Parma.
Edwin Newman made business
trip to Boise Tuesday.
Prof. Springer addressed the Y. w.
c. A. last Tuesday afternoon at four
o'clock. His theme was "Conserva-
ton of our Churches" Needless to
say the girls enjoyed his talk and
hope to hear him again soon
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-03-08
RUNCIMAN WINS
cLEAVER DEBATE

The third annual Cleaver gold med
al debate occurred at the College OF
last Friday evening.
This is probably the most unique
literary event in the college year, Ii
that it calls for a large amount O
quick thinking and extemporaneou!
| speech from the debaters. The def
mite question for debate is not giver
out until two hours before the time
of the contest, though general topic
for study has been assigned for sew
eral months.
The general subject this year con
cerned itself with the relation of The
United States to the Republic of Mex
leo. The final question was, ere
solved, That in view of the presen,
conditions in Mexico the U. S. shall
continue her attitude Of non-interfer.
ence with that nation" The debater:
are always men of college rank and
were in this debate Edwin Newman
10, Jesse Ragsdale is, Mearl Cort.
ner is and VIM. Runciman IA.
The question was a live one and
brought out sharp clashes of argu-
ment from the start. The main points
Of contention had to do with the truth
of reports about conditions in Next
co, military and civil, and with the
policy of the U. S. toward other Amer
lean countries. as affected by the Mon
roe Doctrine. The argument for the
affirmative seemed very strong. The
negative speakers excelled in analysis
of the question and in clearness and
force of presentation. The medal was
awarded to VIM. Runciman of the
negative side.
Mr.. Runciman is one of the best de-
baters in the college. He recently
lead a c. of l. debate team to victory
at Albion against the state Normal.
His victory in the Cleaver debate was
we'll deserved.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-03-08
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Probate Court Of the County
Of Canyon, State of Idaho.
In the matter of the estate of A.
Anderson, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned, Alma Anderson, admins
tratrix of the estate of A. Anderson,
deceased, to the creditors Of, and all
persons having claims against, said
deceased, to exhibit them, with the
necessary vouchers, within ten (l0)
months after the first publication Of
this notice, to said Administrative at
the Office Of Rice, Thompson & Buck
ner, in the Caldwell Commercial Bank
Building, Caldwell, Idaho, the same
being the place for the transaction OF
the business OF said estate, in the
county of Canyon, Idaho.
Dated March 2. 1912.
ALMA ANDERSON,
Administrative of the Estate of A.
Anderson, deceased.
Rice. Thompson & Buckner,
Attorneys for administrative.
M8-A5.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-03-08
Notice of Sale of Real Estate at Pri'
vate Sale.

vate Sale.
In the Probate Court of the County
of Canyon, State of Idaho.
In the matter of the Guardianship
of the estates of Ruth Whiteway and
Edith w. Whiteway, minors.
Under authority of an order of sale
granted by the Probate Court of the
County of Canyon, State of Idaho,
dated March 7. 1912. I will sell at
private sale the following described
real estate: Lots 4. 5, and 6 in Block
IS of Dever's Addition to the City
of Caldwell. County of Canyon. State
of Idaho, as shown by the plat of
said addition on file in the Office OF
the County Recorder Of Canyon Coun-
ty, Idaho.
The sale will be made on or after
March 10. 1912. and bids will be re-
ceived at the Office of Smith & Scat
terday, attorneys for said Guardian, in
the Little Block, Caldwell, Idaho.
Terms of sale: ten per cent to &C
company bid; balance on confirmation
by the court.
A. S. WHITEWAY,
Guardian of the estates of Ruth
Whiteway and Edith w. Whiteway
minors.
Dated March 7, 1912.
M8-ls.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-03-08
COMMERCIAL CLUB DANCE
WAS A GREAT SUCCESS
Well Attended and Hugely Enjoyed
Bv all Present.

The dance and entertainment given
by the Forward and Commercial
clubs at the X. of P. hall Friday even
ing was we'll attended and greatly en-
joyed by all. The literary program
was appreciated by all present. Al
ter the entertainment the evening
was spent i'll dancing and playing
games, each doing what he most en-
joyed.
The annual dance given by these
two organizations has grown to be
one of the leading social events OF
the season. The ball this year was no
exception. The affair in all its ap-
pointmcnts was one of the most en-
joyable events ever held in this city.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-03-08
VAN DUYN'S CANDIDACY
IS STEADILY GROWING.

Hon. o. NJ. Van Duyn was in town
from Boise a couple of days this week
attending court. He states that his
campaign for the Republican nomina-
ton for attorney-general is progress
ing very favorably. He has received
encouragement from all sections and
feels that he will get the nomination.