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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-06
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70 the Republican Voters OF Ward
County, North Dakota:
| hereby announce my candi7 -
for the ciIi-e of States Attorney for
Ward countv. My name will appear
upon the Republican primary elec-
tion ballot June 26, 1912. If elected
TO the office of States Attorney Of
Ward County. 7 pledge my word to
you as Republican voters that I will
give my personal time and attention
to the duties OF the Office; that I will
enforce tue law as it is without regard
to my personal opinion or the ophn-
ion of anyone else to what the law
should be and without respect to the
personality of the law-breaker; that
J will eliminate all unnecessary ex-
renditures in the conduct OF the of.
flee; that I will always endeAvor to
work in harmony with your officials
of the county, but will not permit
the desire for harmonious action TO
blind me so that may not ses the
interests of the people of the county
or let the guilty go unpublished.
I have had eleven years expert
ence in the practice of law, all IN
Minot, North Dakota, and have been
employed in more cases In the Dis
trict Court in one year than have
both my opponents in their entire ca
reer. I have been Assistant StateS
ATTORNEY Of Ward County for the past
year and am familiar with the At
fairs of the county and duties of tho
office. In politics I am a Prosree-
stve Republican.
Upon the foregoing statement and
upon my record as citizen Of Ward
County and lawyer, submit Ae
following question: Which of the
known candidates for the Office would
you employ IN an important legal mat
ter for yourselves? Answer this
question honestly - American cfei-
zens and cast your vote accordinsH
and may tho best man win.
Respectfully yours,
BENZ, n. BRADFORD.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-06
GROW TO RE-ENTER
CLOTHING BUSINESS
hias Leaseo Portion Of scofieId Block
-smaIIwocd's Grocery store to oc-
cupy South haif-About First Of
August.

c.. A. Grow and ]. G. Smallwood
nave leased the Scofield store rooms,
occupied until recently by Keavin,
and about Aug. l will take posses
sion.
Mr.. Grow will install fine line OF
mems s clothing and furnishings in the
north half and will puy an especially
complete stock of clothing for chill
dren. He is one of the best clothing
merchants that ,Minot has ever had
and many friends will welcome him
in the business again. He disposed
Of his store to d. Cohn two years
ago, hut has been anxious to re-en.
gage IN the business for some time.
! He will go east almost Immediately
to buy his stock and intends to open
about the first OF August.
The Smal1woou grocery store will
occupy the south half Of the block
about that time and Mr.. Smallwood
intends to 2rrange one of the most
modern appointed grocery stores in
the state. He has always conducted
a model store bun his vii. give him
a more suitable location than ever
The entrance will remain as 1t is at
present, but partition will divide the
two stores
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-06
GRAND LODGE MEETS
HERE JUNE Is TO q
Minot viii Have as Her Guests for
Nearly Week 500 Masons and
Members Of the Eastern Star.

The meeting of the grand lodge OF
the Masonic bodies of the state will
convene in Minot the week beginning
June IS, the sessions to last four
days. Minot Will entertain nearly
500 guests and plans are heing made
to do this in royal style.
The Blue Lodge sessions will be
held Tuesday and Wednesday, June
IS and 10. On Tuesday night the third
degree will be exemp1ified, the work
being done by the Westhope team.
On Wednesday night, reception will
be held at the temple, followed by a
ball and a luncheon. The sessions
of the Chapter and the Eastern Sar
are to be held Thursday and Friday.
On Thursday night, work In the
Royal Arch will be given. This will
be one Of the busiest weeks In the
history Of Minot. ...
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-06
PRESS Officers TO
MEET HERE TUESDAY
Advertising Committee VIII Be In
session-PIans for Entertain mt
o. Quill Pushers Will Be Discussed.

Pres. Black of Grand Forks, and
secretary Holbein of Lansford of the
y. D. Press assucTatlon, together
with the advertising committee VIII
meet in Minot probably next Tues
day to complete arrangements for or
ganization of foreign advertising as
sociation within the press association.
Most of the publishers have signed
up already, agreeing to charge . MIN
imum foreign advertising rate and
practically everyone will agree to the
arrangement which will mean thou
sands OF dollars in the pockets Of the
North Dakota publishers as far Is
foreign advertising is concerned.
At the same time, the officers will
meet with the Minot Press club and
the officers of the Commercial club
and ways and means of entertaining
the editors at the midsummer meet
ing July 10 and 20 will be discussed.
Secretary Holbein informs US that
he has thirty-five members signed Up
for his "boiler factory" chorus which
will sing at the summer meeting and
arrangements are coming along fine.
The press members are looking for
the biggest time ever at the Minot
meeting and We won't disappoint
them.
The members Of the McHenry coun-
ty press club will meet In Minot at
ty press will meet in Minot ut
the same time to organize.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-06
ty, energy or interest.

As to our inquiry as to cost of
carrying on the work can only cay
that this varies widely in this state
and this variation is brought about
by different conditions existing In
different counties.
In reply to your Inquiry as to the
attitude of Mr.. Warren toward the
enactment of educational legislation,
can say that he has always sup
ported the measures introduced into
Our legislature for the STRENGTHENING
of the school system. In 1905 q
bill was enacted into law providing
that the enumeration of children
should he limited to those who had
attended srhool for at least so days.
This resulted in a large decrease in
the enumeration and consequently q
reduced amount received by counties
from the state apportionment. In
1907 bill was introduced and be-
came law which amended the 1905
enactment and provided for the emu
meration of all children Of school
age and making it possible for the
districts to secure much larger
amount of the state apportionment.
Mr.. Warren supported this measure
and came to Bismarck to boost for
the same. The enactment of the 1907
law certainly benefited your county.
You have asked for my candid optn-
ion regarding Mr.. Warren's work as
county superintendent. have always
found him working for the up build
ing Of the public schools and his
efforts have born good fruit in Ward
County.
Very truly yours,
q. J. Taylor.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-06
BASE BALL SEASON
OPENS HERE TO-DAY
Rugby Here for Two Games Today
and Tomorrow--Carrington Plays
Saturday and Sunday-Good Play
ers Have Arrived

The base ball season opens today
with a game between Minot and
Rugby at the park, on East Fifth st..
The same team plays here tomorrow
Darlington will be here for two
games Saturday and Sunday.
Mccarthy, the catcher, arrived
from st. Paul where ne has been
playing during the early part Of this
season. He formerly played at
Springfield, ILL.,, with THE Three-1
league. Doyle, the outfielder, who
played here with Alexandria three
years ago, has been secured, and
Beal. from the Jamestown team, has
Eeen hired. Minot will have an all
star team
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-06
Defeat Socialist Candidates by About
Seven to one-Largest School Vote
PoIIed in History Of Minot.

At undoubtedly the hottest school
election ever held in the city of Mi
not, DR. A. J. McCannel and j. H.
Tcmpkins were elected to the board
of Minot Special School District
Tuesday, defeating the Socialist can
didates, Mrs. Emma Pooler and Mrs.
Alma Thomas, by about seven to one.
To be more exact, DR.. McCannei re-
ceived, 591 votes, J. II. Tompkins,
461; while Mrs. rooler received but
so, and Mrs. Thomas, Il. Mrs. Alex
Scarlet received 1877 votes. Mrs.
scarlett is held in very high esteem
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-06
BRADFORD STANDS
FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
No One Can Find Fault Win Ne
Platform Of Aspirant for States A.
torney's Office.

The Independent is pleased %
print the following clear concise
statement from B. n. Bradford, can
didate for states attorney of Ward
county. Mr.. Bradford believes IN
enforcing the laws as they have been
written, and without fear or favor .,
BY straddling the fence, he might
win a few more votes, hut he won't
do this Mr. Bradford has ever been
found to be perfectly honest. We do
not ever remember of his breaking .
promise. He is eminently qualified
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-06
WHERE HORSE RUSTLING
Is GENTEEL

W. H. Mann has returned to his
home at Harlem. Mont, after at
tending the Memorial exercises and
visiting with his many old time
friends. Mr.. Mann lost four of his
best horses last spring, ard is sure
they were stolen. He says that some
Of the most respectable ranchers, in
Guiding women, over In Montana,
have Eeen engaged in the very gen
t1emanlf11css and ladylike business OF
horse rustl!ng for many years. They
pay their men so much for each
strange horse, colt calf or steer that
finds it's way into the great pastures,
and no questions are asked. Many
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-06
CO. D. WILL CAMP
AT SPARTA, Wis.
Annual Encampment viii Begin July
24-Capt. Person Expects Roster to
Be Complete Before That Time.

24-Capt. Person Expects Roster to
Be Complete Before That Time.
Co. u. has received word that it
will proceed to Sparta, Wis.,, for the
annual military maneuvers which be-
gin July Is. The company will re-
main in camp ten days. CO. D. Wis
tied Sparta several years ago and
while the surroundings were not per-
feet, the soldier boys did effective
work and made a fine showing.
Co. DIS roster will undoubtedly be
complete before the boys 80 into
camp, several new recruits being add
cd each week. The new armory is
nearing completion and Capt. Person
is anxious for his company to be
complete before it is occupied.
Phillips Bros, , who have conducted
a bowling alley in the Easement of
the ,scofe]d block with such signal
success, will dispense with the alley
for the summer, and are installing
eight new pool and billiard tables
The bowling alleys viii again be IN
use next fall.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-06
HOW JOHN CRAWFORD .........
Met HIS DEATH

John Crawford, a former Surrey
young man, froze to death over In
British Columbia last winter, but the
news did not reach this vicinity until
few days ago. He was found BY a
mounted policeman and was identified
by letter in his pocket Crawford
married young woman here, but he
proved to be a worthless scamp and
the couple separated. He drifted
over into Canada and probably con-
finued drinking. It was probably
during one Of hts sprees that he lost
his life.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-06
SUIT AGAINST cAlRNcRoss
PLoW COMPANY

p. Lundgren and brother, G. c.
Lundgren, until recently Of Mime
apolts. have brot suit against the
Cairncross Automatic Plow Lift Co..
o. this city to recover the amount OF
their stock in the concern, $500 each.
They have employed Atty. Doherty
and allege fraud.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-06
M|N0T BAND MADE
BIG HIT IN FARGO

Fargo, N. D.. June 5.-MiF
not's big thirty-piece band SER
enaded The Forum this fore
noon. The Minot Elks sent
word they were coming in
grand style and would have
their crack band. TO say the
musical combination is q win
ner would be putting It mildly.
The band played a spirited So
lection at The Forum and de-
lighted a large crowd that as
sembled to hear their excellent
music.
music Fargo Forum.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-06
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL
WON IN BURT

The proposition for a consolidated
school in Burt school district No. 1873
carried at Tuesdays election, So to
30. An unusually large vote was
polled, and the election was q warm
oLe. The central school building
will probably be located at about the
center of the township, where the
Somers school house now stands and
will take the place Of the three
schools of the district with the two
new ones that were contemplated :.
A vote will be taken on bonds in the
fall, after the crops are assured.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-06
Ward county and the work Of E. G
Warren. as superintendent.

WdrQ county anu Tie WOTh VI Il. "
Warren. as superintendent
i would like to know how the
schools of this county compare with
those in other parts Of the state.
Have they, in your opinion, progress
ed as they should during the last few
years? Has Mr.. Warren's work re-
suited in better schools, better teach
ers and more regular attendance; or
is he lacking in ability, energy, or In
tereec? How do his mileage bills
compare with those Of other county
supermtendents, and do you believe
that the same work could have been
done with less expense?
Has superintendent Warren work
in connection with school laws bene-
fitted the county financially: Under
the amendment, passed in 1907, re-
garding the distribution OF state ap-
portionment, has Ward county receiv-
ed more than it would have under
the law passed in 1905, and was Mr..
Warren instrumental in securing this
change?
would like your candid opinion re-
garding Mr.. Warren's work as coun-
ty superintendent.
Yours truly.
.a. G. D. Colcord.
The following reply received should
tie highly fattering to Mr.. Warren.
Mr.. Taylor naturally could have 1T
tie interest in Mr.. Warrens re-
election, only insomuch as he desires
the best candidate to win:
May 25, 1912.
Editor Independent:
| have your favor Of recent date
and in reply beg leave to say that
as YOU have asked me straight for
ward and candid questions regarding
educational matters IN Ward county
shall endeavor to give you candle
replies to the same.
During the past eight years the
progress in educational affairs In Ward
! County has been remarkable. At the
beginning of Mr.. Warren's incum'
bency in office Ward County en-
braced all the territory now included
in the counties Of Ward. Burke,
Mountrail and Renville. Settlers
we're pouring in and It became nee
essary to organize school districts
and schools which placed an over
whelming amount Of work on the
county superintendent. ] am free to
say that Mr. Warren took up the
work and carried 1t on IN q most
successful manner. The progress
made by the schools has been all that
could be expected. Mr.. Warren has
worked hard for the success Of the
schools under his supervision and
during his term, Ward County has had
better qualified teachers, longer terms
ana better conditions in general
Mr.. Warren Is not lacking IN abil'
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-06
DR.. SWEET HONORED

DR.. G.. r. Sweet has been invited
to give clinic on "Open Free
Crowns" at the state convention Of
dentists of Minnesota which will be
held June IA and is. This is con-
sidered quite an honor for the worthy
Minot dentist.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-06
SHIRLEY is DOING BUSINESS,

II. NJ. Shirley has done a brisk
business with his stock of E. NJ e.
and Flanders automobiles this sea-
son. For moderate priced car. the
above lines are hard to beat. and
there are a great many satisfied Gus
toners in Minot and vicinity.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-06
JUDGE DAVIS, THE AVIATOR.

Judge Davis was discussing his
congressional candidacy the other
day and said: II AM an undsfea ted
candidate. have never yet been
defeated for Office and do not intend
to lose out this time" Ed Kelley
overheard the remark and mercy
said: "Those fellows who 60 up in
an air ship, fall only once, judge"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-06

AMuNDsEN CASE BEGINS JUNE ~
Witnesses in the Amundsen case
have been subpoeLed to appear at
June II, at which time the trial will
begin at Crosby.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-06

Martin Engeseth has sold his hne
nome IN this city to Mr.. Perkins
auditor Of the Rogers Lumber Co.
Co. D. viii occupy the new armory
II. about ten days.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-06

L. T. Stromswold of the Western
Improvement Co, has SECURED the
contract Of erecting the Y W. c. A.
building at Moosejaw, Sask., which
will cost $4,000. ,,n
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-06
ooLLmAR sRos. JULY 4.

Gollmar Bros circus, one Of the
very best that visits North Dakota,
will be in Minot July 1. Gollmar
Bros. have not been here for two
years.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-06
SpT. TAYLOR PRAISES
Mr.. f. c. WARREN
csares that Ward County superin.
tendent's Efforts Have Brot
Forth Good Fruit

We recently wrote the following
letter to e. J.. Taylor, superintendent
Ntof Ptlic instruction of the state Of
North Dakota, which is self explana-
tory:
Minot, N. D., May 2l, 1912
Supt E. J. Taylor
Bismarck, n, Oak.
Dear Sir:
write You at this time for some
Information regarding the schools Of
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-06
NC CANNE[ AND T0MPk|NS
ELECTED TO SCHOOL BOARD
in this city, however, the election
Tuesday showed plainly that large
majority favor male members of the
board.

DOdTQ.
A total of 719 votes were polled.
In compliance with the new law, no
autos hauled voters to the polls and
practically no electioneering was done
The Socialists polled only about half
as many votes as they did in the
school election a year ago in Minot,
Notwithstanding a large amount Of
propaganda pertaining to the question
had been scattered ABOUT the city.
When it was evident that the Social
lists We're going to make a hard fight
for the Offices, ]. G. Smallwood and
]. A. Roell, who had announced
themselves as candidates, withdrew
from the tight.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-06-06

Of the horses are driven over the line
into Canada, and the duty often
evaded.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-10-03
ALONZO BROWN is DEAD
Passed Away at His Late Home Last
Friday Morning.

Last FRIDAY morning at 6:35, Alonzo
Brown, one of our we'll known citizens
passed TO his last rest after an illness
of over one years duration. The end
came at his late home on Peck's Hill
where he had resided for the past four
years, having moved there from his
farm in Otisco.
Mr.. Brown wasa resident of this town
ship for u years and was respected
citizen. He leaves an aged wife, two
sons, III. A. Brown of this city and w.
NJ. Brown of Montana, and Que daugh-
ter, Mrs. Harry Haywood of Mime
apolis, Minnesota. The funeral was
held at the family home Sunday after
noon al 2:30 and the remains were laid
to rest in Otisco cemetery. The family
have the sympathy of all in their hour
of sorrow.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-10-03
COMMENDED
BY ROOSEVELT
He Was With President Taft
On Reciprocity Issue, Un-
til After The Domin-
ion Elections
CANADIAN FREE TRADE
Said I'm Grand Rapids Speech, That
Reciprocity Would BE Ac-
complished

Although reciprocity is now dead
issue, farmers and others who are OPP
posed TO President Taft because he en-
dorsed reciprocity should remember
that President Taft did not take action
until his course had received the full
approval of Mr.. Roosevelt.
at is greatly TO yonr credit To make
the efiort,n wrote Mr.. Roosevelt to
President Taft on January II, 1911, and
in speech at Grand Rapids, Mich,
month later he expressed TO the people
of Michigan his pleasure, because, as
he thought, reciprocity with canada
would soon be an accomplished fact.
A day or two afterwards he commend
ed the members of the Republican club
of New York city for the manner in
which they were upholding the hands
of President Taft in his effort TO secure
reciprocity with Canada. Mr.. Roose-
welt was an earnest friend OF reciproc-
ity, and shifted only when he found
that the scheme was unpopular.
More than this, he said in his letter
to President Taft, 81 firmly believe in
free trade with Canada" This went
far beyond President Taft's PROPOSE
ton.
1t is worth while TO remember also
that if the Democrats should come in
TO power Canada would obtain reciproc-
ity which would give everything from
that country, and from which the
United States would get nothing in re-
turn.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-10-03
SENATOR SMITHS.
GOOD ADVICE

VIM. Alden Smith in recent speech
said: sin the great gold and silver con-
troversy our party lost many men who
felt il their duty TO follow false goods.
at is something Of consolation TO
feel that we who stood for the gold
standard find no one TO reproach us
now.
~ did what l thought right in Can
adian reciprocity. opposed that just
as did reciprocity Is years ago, be-
cause ] thought the interests of agri-
culture would suffer thereby.
81 am a firm believer in the principles
of protective tariff and shall not
compromise those principles, which /
believe are vital To American prosper
ity, 10 please anyone.
"Thsse principles are nearer defeat to-
day than they have been for quarter
of a century and il behooves every
business man and every argiculturalist
who knows the value of steady do
mestic market to examine critically the
conviction or lack of convictions of
those who seek their votes before COM
mitting themselves TO that ancient
Democratic folly"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-10-03
A Family Reunion

A family reunion was held AT the old
Sparks home in Keene, five children OF
Mrs. Mary M. Sparks were present.
William n. Sparks of Belding, Mrs.
May III. Caster of Blanchard, Mrs,
Ophelia +. Stoker and husband OF
stanton, Mrs. G. l.. Sparks and wife of
Grand Rapids, and Mr.. ). b. Sparks
and family of Grand Rapids.
There were also five grand children
present, Mrs. Charles Crozen of Beld-
ing, Master Anson, Leonard, Everett
and Gladys Sparks all of Grand Rap
ids, Mrs. Drusilla Beattie of Saranac,
sister of Mary NJ. Sparks was present.
Frank Beattie and daughter Lucy were
also present.
A fine dinner was served at noon and
purse of $500 was presented to the
mother, she also presented TO each OF
her children a bed quilt which she haG
pieced her self and her age is nearly s.
years.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-10-03
Wont Employ Drinkers

And still another back breaking
blow has been struck at the saloon S
"personal liberty" The Lackawana
railroad system has recently issued an
order prohibiting all classes of employees
of that road from frequenting saloons
or using intoxicating liquor at any
time. Heretofore the practice on
American railroads has been to refuse
to employ men who made use OF liq-
uor when off duty, but il has been found
that this did not insure the degree OF
safety required. There is anly one safe
course TO be followed. The managers ol
the Lackawana railroad have decided
on "A new plan and that il 10 refuse &c
employ men who patronize saloons at
all or who do not abstain altogether
from the use of liquor. The railroad
systems of the United States are com
ing to be stronger opponents of the sa
looms than almost any other force with
which the brewery owners of the bal
rooms have thus far had TO contend.