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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-18
SCARLET LEARNS OF
F. M0RE,WH|Tf SLAVERY
Evidence Secured That Shows That
Margaret Larue Was 1rot to. Minot
With Another Young Girl.

Evidence tending to SHOW that
Margaret Larue. the sixteen year old
girl found in Minneapolis resort
and Rose Miller, were in Minot was
secured Saturday by Mrs. E. Fl.
Rascombe, special agent Of the
Minneapolis humane society, who has
just returned from Estevan, Canada,
where she interviewed the parents Of
the girl Mrs. Bascombe co-operated
with Chief of Police Smith and Pres
ident Alex Scarlet OF the Minot hi
name society, in thorough investi-
cation which was concluded today
according to the evidence secured
Miss Larue was brought to Minot
from Estevan, Canada, in company
with another girl, whose name has
been withheld and who has been To-
Gated at Kenmare, North Dakota. It
is alleged that the two girls. and the
Miller woman and Martin Lundgren,
remained in Minot for a few days,
when one of the girls left for Ken
mare and the rest of the party went
to Minneapolis.
Alex Scarlet maintains that the
Miller women formerly ran a resort
in Minot under the name OF Rose
Burke, and she left Minot about two
years ago for Minneapolis. eve have
evidence tending to show that sys
tematical work in Turing girls from
Canada and North Dakota to the
Twin Cities has been going on" said
Alex Scarlet today. 1--WE have trace
Of several other young girls who have
disappeared and we find that the
procurers from tho hrUo cities have
agents in Minot, and in all the larger
cities of Canada and North Dakota.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-18
.>,N|N0T TO HAVE
new MUSIC HOUSE
Tay,or Music Company Organized
r. P. Taylor the Manager prepared
To Do Big Business.

The Taylor Music Company, with
Frank p. Taylor, manager, has been
organized in this city and already a
car load of high grade pianos has
been received. The business for the
present will be handled from the
building occupied by the Taylor Drug
Co., but in time larger quarters Will
have to be secured. In addition to pi-
amos, other musical instruments and
a complete line OF sheet music will
be handled. 'v,o y "m
Tho new company is backed by
some Of the ablest business men In
Minot and all goods will be sold with
their guarantee. Pianos will be sold
+ on the easy payment plan. and the
territory will be covered thoroly. The
prospects for the new concern are
very bright. ,..'
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-18
GRANVILLE DOCTOR FACES
BIG DAMAGE SUIT

Papers were served on DR.. j. s.
Davies Of Granville, April 10, In a
$4,000 damage suit started by R. B.
Palmer, Granville farmer, who al
leges that the Granville doctor has
alienated the affections Of his wife.
The farmer believes that no sum les1
than $4,000 would prove a balm fo1
his humiliation, shame and disgrace
Or. Davies is successful practition"
err and worth the amount.
Palmer, who was in Canada last
summer, alleges that during the
month of July, DR.. Davies debauched
his wife at his Office at Granville
Sinkler and Heder are attorneys FOL
Palmer and the case will be tried IL
McHenry county in December.
DR.. Davies acted as family physi
clan for the Palmers.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-18
BANKERS Of
NORTHWESTERN
NORTH DAKOTA
Perfected Permanent Organization in
Minot This Week-Ed. 8. HeaIey Of
Gienburn Is President-Nine Coun-
ties in District.

At meeting of bankers of the
northwestern part Of the state held In
Minot Wednesday, the Northwestern
District Bankers association of North
Dakota was organized with Ed S.
Healey of the Lincoln State Bank
Glenburn, president; Hans c. Miller
of Ryder, vice president; M. R. Porter
of the Scandinavian-Ameri Bank
Of Minot, secretary, and Oscar Harum
of the First National bank of Carpio,
treasurer
The district comprises the counties
of Ward, Burke, Renville, Mountrail
McHenry, Mclean, Divide, Williams,
and Mckenzie, and it is hoped to
get every bank into the association.
Better farming was discussed at
the meeting at some length and q
considerable sum of money was rails
ed among the bankers that will be
used in the overhead expense Of the
Better Farming Association. The
bankers and the farmers interests
lie along parallel lines.
w. E. Peck, who has charge of the
practical field work of this territory
for the better farming movement,
gave an interesting explanatory talk.
Mr. McFadden, secretary of the state
association and Karl Farup of Park
River, president of the state organ.
i7ation, were present and gave ad.
dresses.
Wednesday evening, a smoke talk
was given for the bankers at the
Commercial club rooms, when mat
tiers of particular interest to bankers
were discussed. Nearly fifty bankers
from the northwestern part Of the
state sat down to an especially pre-
pared dinner at the Leland Wednes.
day evening at $50.
Among the out OF town prominent
bankers present were Chas. L. Gran
din, Of the Scandina vian-America
bank of Minneapolis, Mr.. Nesbit of
the First National Bank, Fargo, H.
l.. Loomis, of the N. w. Mutual
Savings and Loan Co., of Fargo and
Geo. H. HOLSTER Of the Northern
Trust Co., Of Fargo.
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membered, was the victim OF q gold
brick scheme several years ago when
he lost $25, 1000.
W. ID. Douglas, we'll known Min
neapolis merchant, W. B. Silvey OF
Duluth and Dr. w. E. Minian OF
Fond du Lac, Wis. are missing.
The Carpathia arrived in New York
this evening. While boats were rush.
ed to meet her, they were unable to
learn any Of the particulars Of the
wreck after they arrived within the
wireless zone, because the only mes
sages sent from the Carpathfa were
concerning the rescued.
The Titanic was the greatest liner
atloat and she was making her maid
Ell trip. Capt Smith, who went down
with his boat, had been employed by
the White Star line for 80 years and
this was his first mishap. The length
of the boat was 1872 feet and it had
eleven decks, and had Accommodations
for 1000 persons It's cost was $780,
100000. It is estimated that $1,000.
900 worth of diamonds lie at the bot
tom Of the Dean. As the Titanic sank
lin two miles of water, the pressure
is so great that there is no hope that
the bodies will ever rise. Ships are
being rushed to the scene of the
wreck, laden with collins, hoping to
find bodies floating on the water.
DR.. Archie D. MCDANIEL and fam
lily, who arrived in New York Satur-
Gay from London, had been booked
TO come across on the Titanic, but
the doctor was in hurry to get
lack, consequently owes his life to
changing his decision. The doctors
many friends in the Northwest, wor-
ried several days over his welfare.
This is undoubtedly the greatest
sea disaster in the worlds history
The Titani struck submerged point
of an iceberg with such terrific force
that the front of the liner was stove
in. AS the water rushed into the YES
sci faster than the pumps worked,
it soon began to settle, head down.
Within. an hour the wireless apparat-
us ceased to work, the engine rooms
were flooded, and the electric lights
went out. All work of rescue then
had to be carried on by torchlight.
1t is believed that the vessel sank
before all of the life boats could be
cut loose. One can only imagine the
terrible scenes that were enacted be-
fore the ship sank. The survivors
suffered terribly from exposure before
the Carpathia appeared.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-18
JOHN MAH0NEY
DIED LAST MONDAY
Well Known Minot Citizen Dies From
Infirmities Of Old Age-Funeral
"Wednesday Morning.

John Mahoney, aged 70 years, died
at The home of his son Thomas. of
Valley street, Monday morning ut
5:45 O'Clock, after an illness of
Brignt's Disease. The funeral was
held from st. Leo's Catholic church
Wednesday morning and the remains
inferred in this city.
The deceased was born in the coun-
ty of Galway, Ireland, and in 1863
came to America, locating in Chica-
20, which was then a small city. In
1879 he moved to Wisconsin where
be engaged in farming, settling in
South Dakota in 1882. Ten years
ago he came to this city, where he
resided among his children
On the 18th of last October Mr..
and Mrs. Mahoney celebrated their
golden wedding in this city. An
aged wife together with six sons
and two daughters survive, they b.
ing: Thomas, William and Edward
of Minot, Peter of Ryder, Joseph OF
Moosejaw, Walter of Plunkett, Can,
and Mesdames John Wood and VIM.
Parsley, of Moosejaw, Sask.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-18
1900 PEOPLE DROWN WHEN THE WORLDS
GREATEST Liner C0lL]DES With ICEBERG
Dozen N en- of World Wide Reputation
Including John Jacob Astor in Wa.
terry Grave-H. F. Chaffee, Armenia
Banker, Among Missing

The greatest Of all ocean liners, the
Titanic. bound for America from
ENGLAND with more than 1000 on
board. collided with an iceberg about
400 miles off the coast of New Found
land at 1920 Sunday night and sank
within four hours, with nearly l5O'
souls. Wireless messages from the
Titanic were sent out Immediately
and scores Of ships rushed towards
tho scene If the wreck, but none OF
them arrived before the great YES
sci sank. However, the Carpath1a'
which must have been within a
hundred miles of the wreck when II
occurred, lost no time In hurrylng
to the place, rescuing SSS of the
.passenxers and seamen who had
saved their lives in life boats. Most
Of the messengers saved were women
and children, with just enough sea-
men in the boats to man them'
Brave men stepped aside to let their
wives. sweethearts, and children have
the first chance to save their lives.
Picture John Jacob Aston, worth at
least $3.50 ZOO, 900 dollars humbly step
to the back ground to let some peas
ant woman escape q watery grave
Millionaire and pauper went down TO
common grave, meeting death VITO
great fortitude. Mrs. Aston and maid
are numbered among the rescued.
Among the other noted men VINO
undoubtedly persisted are Major Arcn'
ibald Butt, personal aide to President
Taft, 1sidore strans, New York MIL
lionaire merchant, VIM. T. Stead and
many others.
H. F.. Chaffee, the. we'll known
Armenia, N. d. banker, was also lost'
altho . wireless telegram was re-
ceived today from Mrs. chahee say
n ing she was saved Chaffee was one
of the wealthiest men in the state
owning s4oo acres Of land in Cass
county, besides much bank stock and
~ other property His life was insured
FOR $4,000. Chaffee, it will be re-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-18
GIBSON FAMILY
REUNION MADE HIT
Nearly Two Hundred Take Part in
Home Talent PIay-Singing, Danc-
ing and Acting Right Up to the
Minute.

The Gibson Family Reunion, one
of the most interesting home talent
entertainments ever given in this
city, was thoroly enjoyed at the Op-
era House Monday and Tuesday
nights, crowded houses attending
each evenings performance. The en-
tertainment was given for the benefit
of All Saints Episcopal church, under
the direction of Miss Bess Mccall.
Orrin M. Pierce very able managed
the play while Grant s. Youmans as
publicity man, demonstrated that he
knows the game. c. D. Aaker, Mi
not's we'll known musician, was mu-
steal director, and special music was
furnished by a large orchestra.
The children's chorus was especially
fine, nearly $50 Of Minot's bright
little tots singing most beautifully.
Sandy Whitman unquestionably star
red in this chorus.
Orrin M. Pierce as Billy O'Lee and
Otto Ellison, ella Ottoson), as Mol
ly Kelley, kept the audience In an
uproar of laughter throughout the
performance.
Specialties were given by the base
ball chorus and the minstrel chorus.
In the latter. Billy McHugh starred
and again made a great hit with his
solo work in the farmers chorus.
Miss Blanche Lynch as soloist In
the Gibson chorus, was especially
charming Doris Kemper made very
graceful appearance as soloist in the
Yama Yama chorus.
One of the prettiest numbers Of
the evening was the Spanish dance
by Edith Davis, Doris Kemper, Bes-
sic Wilson, and Myrtle Scofield.
Two of the mainstays of the per-
Torrance worthy Of special mention
we're julius Weinrebe and Miss Ellen
Graham, who appeared in the role of
Mr.. and Mrs. Gibson.
The character work Of Verne Moon
and the singing Of Glen Hart lent
much to the excellency Of the pro-
gram. All of the dances were up-to-
date and unusually pretty. There
weren't any canned Jokes. We'd like
more entertainments of this order
and will welcome a temperance of
our local artists any time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-18
BALL TEAM FOR MINOT

Doc Spillane, star pitcher, is here
to enlist the Minot business men in q
movement to give Minot a first class
ball team. Mr.. Spillane says he has
number Of good players in view
and guarantees that he can get TO-
gether a team of world heaters. Mi.
not cannot afford to be without a
good ball team. Let's boost the
proposition.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-18

The body of S. Gullickson, the Ma
koti druggist, arrived In Minot over
the 500 today and was transferred
to the Great Northern, enroute to
Grafton for burial. A delegation Of
local Elks met the body at the star
ton.
Miss Hazel Taylor, sister Of our
druggist, who drew No. ia In the
Berthold drawing, ID preparing 70 20
on her homestead soon. 6ho -
been notified to hle May 8.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-18
JAMES Johnson
IS A CANDIDATE
Old Political War Horse Announces
Himself for the Senate from This
District

In this issue Of the Independent,
appears the announcement Of James
johnson, for the Senate from this
district. Mr.. johnson, at first did
not intend making campaign, but
So many Of his friends insisted upon
his doing so, that he finally consented.
Jim Johnson is one Of the best
known men IN this part q ~ s(nsa
His record 10 perfectly cfean. Rake
this district with . fine tooth comb
and you won't find better senatorial
timber. rfo
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-18
SAM HANSEN PROMISES
TO MAKE GOOD

I have recently purchased the Opera
Barber shop from r. A. N. Dckler.
wish to say that I will endeavor
to run the shop with the same good
management with which it has been
run heretofore and should there be an
opportunity to improve it, It will al
ways be OUT aim to do 90.
Respectfully,
SAM l.. HANSEN.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-18
WHO IS TO BLAME

Attorney General Miller says that
no appeal has been effeted in the
Ninot normal school site case, con.
sequently he is powerless to act.
He is ready to ask that the case be
advanced to the April calendar. Who
is to blame? Will Minot have to lose
the Normal school after all?
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-18
SPECIAL sALESMANAGER
At the BOSTON

c. e. Hamilton, Of the Flick sales
System Co., Of Minneapolis. arrived
to conduct a great clearing sale for
the Boston store which starts Satnr
day. The Boston store has an excel
lent stock and the sale ought to be
good one
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-18
SATURDAY IS MARKET DAY

The popular market days are to be
revived in Minot. The first one will
take pl6co @ 0coAead'e yards Satul-
~ aroeenoo4 A0B u anveooo
you want to oOll.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-18

The Bismarck train now leaves
Minot at 9 O'Clock a. m.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-04-18
SONS Of NORWAY
PLAN CELEBRATION
Sons Of Norway and "Nordsn" Socl-
ety Will Celebrate the Norwegian
Day Of Liberty at Jacobson's opera
House, NJ,

P. 0tromme Of Grand Forks WIN d.
liver the principal address.
The combined committee for the ar
rangement Of the 18th Of May festivals
had their first meeting last night.
Jacobson's opera house has been
rented, P. stromme has been engaged
g speaker OF the day, and several mu-
steal selections viii be rendered.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-05-23
ELECTION NOTICE

Notice of election as to the issuance
Of bonds Of the City Of OkoIona.
Mississippi, for the purpose Of buying
rights Of way through or into the
limits of OkoIona, Mississippi, and
sufficient grounds for ordinary depot
purposes for the Memphis, Columbus
& Gulf Railroad Company, its sue
cessors or assigns.
Whereas, the City Council Of
OkoIona Mississippi, at a regular
meeting held at the Mayors Office on
April 18th 1912, having ordered an
election to be held on the 9Th day
Of May. 1912, at the Mayors Office
in said City, for the purpose Of sub
hitting TO the qualified electors Of
SAID City the question Of whether or
not they will vote for the assurance Of
bonds Of said City in the sum Of
Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,00000).
or so much thereof as may be
necessary. for the purpose of buying
right Of way through or into the limits
Of said CITY Of OkoIona, Mississippi,
and sufficient grounds for ordinary
depot purposes for the Memphis,
Columbus & Gulf Railroad Company,
its successors or assigns, and re-
quested that legal notice be given as
provided by law.
Now, Therefore, Notice is hereby
given to the qualified electors of said
City of OkoIcna, Mississippi, that an
election will be held at the Mayors
Office in said City on the 9Th day Of
May, 1912, the polls to open at s
o'clock A. NJ. and to close at 5
0 clock P. NJ, whereat the question
Of whether or not said CITY shall
issue bonds as aforesaid will be voted
on, and be decided by that qualified
~.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-05-23
SYNOPSIS.

-
CHAPTER Lieut.. Harry Mallory Is
ordered 10 the Philippines. He and Mar
iorte Newton decide to elOpe, but wreck
bf taxicah prevents their seeing minister
On the way to the train.
CHAPTER II.-TransCOntinental train
Is taking on passengers Porter mas a
lively time with an Englishman and Ira
Lathrop, a Yankee business man.
CHAPTER ITI.-The clippers nave an
exciting time getting to the train.
CHAPTER Iv-"Little Jimmie" Wei
lington. bound for Reno to get a divorce,
boards train IN maudiin condition. Later
Mrs. Jimmie appears.
CHAPTER v.-she Is also bound for
Reno with same object. Likewise Mrs.
Sammy Whitcomb,
CHAPTER vI-Latter blames Mrs.
Jimmie for her marital troubles. Class
mates Of Mallory decorate bridal berth.
CHAPTER vI1.-Rev. and Mrs. Temple
start on q vacation They decide to cut
loose n Temple removes evidence Of his
calling.
CHAPTER yIII-Marjorie decides to
let Mallory proceed alone, but train
starts while they are lost in farewell
CHAPTER IX.-Passengers join Nal
lory's classmates in giving couple we'd
ding hazing.
CHAPTER X,-Marjorie is distracted
over their situation.
CHAPTER XI.-Ira Lathrop, woman
hating bachelor, discovers an old sweet
heart, Anne Cattle, a fellow passenger.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-05-23

Be it ordained by the City Council
Of the City of OkoIona, Mississippi;
Sec. l That the Memphis, Colum-
bus & Gull Railroad Company, its
successors or assigns, be and it is
hereby granted the power, the privi-
leqe and the right to construct and
maintain depots, tracks and switches,
and to operate its engines and cars
thereon, over, along, across, in and up
on any Of the streets, highways, alley
ways and public places in the City of
OkoIona, Chickasaw County, Missis-
sippi.
Sec. 2 That this franchise gives
to the said Memphis, Columbus &
Gulf Railroad Compay, its successors
or assigns, the power, privilege and
right to do any and all things neces.
sary for the successful operation Of a
railroad system for the purpose Of
transporting and carrying passengers
and freight to and from the City of
OkoIona, Mississippi.
Sec. That this franchise shall
continue for a period of fifty years.
Sec 4 That the said Memphis,
Columbus & Gull RailroadC ompany its
successors or assigns, in order to be
entitled to and enjoy the franchise
herein granted, shall construct and
have in operation a line of road
from OkoIona, Mississippi, to a point
on the Frisco or Illinois Central Rail
road within Two years from this date.
Sec. 5 That all business transact
ed under this franchise, connected
with the streets, highways, aIleyways
and public places of said CITY, shall at
all times be under the supervision of
the City Council Of OkoIona, Missis.
sippi, and that the said Memphis, Col,
umbus & Gulf Railroad Company. its
successors or assigns, shall repair al.
damage to said streets, highways, al
Ieyways and public places caused by
the construction, maintenance and op-
GRAFTON Of sad road.
Sec. 6 That this ordnance take
effect and be in force from and after
its passage.
Passed this 26lh day of April, 1912
JSW Hawkins,
jill Davis. President
Clerk
Approved this 9Th day Of April.
1912.
H l. Morrison,
Mayor
Poker Chips Called Real Money.
The supreme court OF West Vir
ginia has decided that poker chips are
real money.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-05-23

For 80 years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has been the standard remedy FORTE
male ills. No one sick with wOman's ailments
does justice to herself who will not try this fa-
nous medicine, made from roots and herbs, it
has restored SO many suffering women to health.
@~sWrite toLYDIA E. PINKHAM MEDICINECO.
- (~CONFIDENTIAL LYNN, MASS, for advice.
Your letter will be opened, read and answered
by q woman and held in strict confidence.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-05-23

Ing room, and he answered.. That be-
longs to the gemman what owns this
berth
Put 1t in number one" Marjorie
commanded, with a %queenly gesture.
The porter obeyed meekly, wonder
ing what would happen next. He had
no soone deposited Lathrop's valise
among the incongruous white ribbons,
than Marjorie recalled him to say:
And, porter, you may bring me my
own baggage"
"Yo what-missus?"
Our handbags, idiot" Mallory ex-
planned, peevishly.
Il amt seen no handbags OF you
ais the porter protested. "You-aLl
didn't have no handbags when you got
on this cab"
Mallory jumped as If he had been
shot. Good Lord, I remember. We
lett EN- in the taxicab."
The porter cast his hands up, and
walked away from the tragedy. Mar
jorie stared at Mallory in horror.
I'VE had so little time to catch the
train" Mallory stammered. Marjorie
leaped to her feet; I'm going up in
the baggage car"
For the dog?"
For my trunk"
And now Mallory annihilated her
completely, for he gasped: Our
trunks are on the train ahead"
Marjorie fell back for one moment,
then bounded to her feet with shrtll
commands: Porter! Porter! | want
you to stop this train this minute!"
The porter called back from the
depths Of a berth: This train don't
stop till tomorrow noon"
Marjorie had strength enough for
only one vain protest; DO you mean
to say that I've got to go to San Fran
cisco in this waist-a waist that has
seer a whole day in Chicago?'
The best consolation Mallory could
offer was companionship in misery.
He pushed forward one not too i'm
maculate cuff. well, this is the only
linen | have"
Don't speak to me-" snapped Mar
jorie, beating her heels against the
floor.
But, my darling!'
go away and leave me. l hate
you!"
Mallory rose up, and stumbling
down the aisle, plounced into berth
number three, an allegory of despair.
About this time, Little Jimmie Well
ington, having completed more or less
chaotic preparations for sleep, found
that be had put on his pyjamas hind
side foremost. After vain efforts to
whirl round quickly and get at his
own back, he put out a frowsy head,
and called for help.
Say, Porter, Porter"
I'm still on the train" answered
the porter, coming into view.
You'll have to hook me up"
The porter rendered what aid ana
correction he could in Wellington's
hippopotamine toilet Wellington was
Just wide enough awake to discern
the u|ndisturbed bridal-chamber. He
whined:
Say, porter, that rice-trap. Aren't
they going to flop the rice-trap?"
The porter shook his head sadly.
Don't look like that iopper's a'goin
to flip. That dog-on bridal couple is
done divorced a~'readvi"