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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-01-11
Many NOTED men WILL ADDRESS
FARMERS HERE february 6 AND I

Minot will spare NO pains to see that
all have good time.
We give here below list of sub
jects and speakers. That program
should command the attention and
attendance at the conventio of every
farmer who desires to get the best
results in the least possible time,
from his labor on his farm.
"How to Secure Good Roads. IF.
R. Atkinson, Bismarck.
Corn Culture. PROF. J. H..
Shepperd, Agricultural College.
"Construction of SilOs, and Feeding
OF Silage. Fred W. Merrill, Agrl-
cultural Dept, Washington, D. c.
''The Terminal Markets. Pres.
J. M. Anderson, Pres. Equity Co
operative Exchange.
"Kelations Between Railroads and
Farmers, Howard Elliott, Pres. N.
p, Ry.
"The North Dakota Farm and Farm
er. Pres. J. H. Worst, Asrlsul-
tural College.
Pure Food and Pure Food Laws -
Professor Ladd.
"Co-operation and the Farmers -
Pres. F. l.. McVey, University N,
Dakota.
"The Feeding Value Of Corn Fod-
er."-W. B. Richards, Agrtcultur
al college.
How to Farm Successfully With
Limited Moisture"-J. S. Murphy.
Live Stock as an Asset on North
Dakota Farm. "A. Devine.
"A Corn Crop and Diversified
Farming ."-Charles G. Conley.
"Crop Rotation the Need Of the
Hour. Martin Ross.
"Thir1y years Of Successful Farm
Ing In Northwest North Dakota. -
Herman Nelson.
"The Mich Cav On tho Farm"
O. II. CHAMPLIN.
President.
;: 'tss--s w. J. II. Duvpu -. ..~--
Gserseasy.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-01-11
HART BUYS THE
FISHER STUDIO
c. A. Fisher VIII Retire From COM
merciai Life to Big Barnes Coun-
u Farm-Hart 10 Manage Two Stu
dos.

E. G. Hart, OF the Hart photo
graphic studio on East Second street,
has bought the c.. A. Fisher studio
on South Main street and with the
assistance of his brother Glenn, viii
run both places. Mr.. Hart has been
engaged in the Photographic business
in this city during the past three
years and has made a good record.
He will have both studios equipped
with the best and latest equipment.
Mr.. Fisher Will leave soon for
Barnes couny, N. D., where he viii
reside on a large farm. He is retir-
ing from the commercial world for
the present, and 1t Is the hope of his
many Minot friends that he will have
the enjoyment in the free life on he
farm that he richly deserves. While
resident of Minot but three years,
he has taken . great deal Of interest
in the development Of our city. He
has been a director Of the CONNER
cial Cub and always did his duty
towards that organization and for
Minot. He has been prominently
identified With the Masonic lodge
circles Of the city. and here too hs
win b missed.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-01-11
BURNS Club PLANS
ON A GREAT TINE
judge Bruce to Give Address on Burns
at Presbyterian Church Jan. rs
Reception at Prescott Hall Later.

The Minot Burns Club 10 making
arrangements for one Of the best
Burns celebrations yet held in this
city.
Judge Bruce will give an address at
the Presbyterian church on the even
ing Of Jan. rs, under the auspices Of
the Minot Commercial club, after
which he will be the guest Of the
Burns Club at reception TO be given
in his honor at the Prescott hall.
The Minot attorneys and their wives
and members of the newspaper fra
ternfty will be asked to meet the
Judge and an effort will be made to
have a complete membership Of the
Burns club present. A program will
be rendered by local talent and later
dancing will be enjoyed. It IL ex-
pected that there will be good sup
ply of haggis and other favortte
Scotch dishes served at the lunch.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-01-11
HOWE WAS CONVICTED
Prominent M'kenzie County Farmer
} Convicted Twice Of Horse stsa''
ing.

Willtston, N. D., jan. 9.-Melvin
H. Howe, prominent Mckenzie
county farmer, was convicted in the
district court of Williams county Sat
urday on the charge of horse stealing
He will make a motion for another
trial.
The verdict is exceptionally inter
esting in view of the fact that the
verdict of guilty, returned by the first
jury, was contrary to the judges in
structions, and was by him set aside,
the supreme court affirming his view
of the situation and ordering a Sec
ond trial. Judge Leighton presided
at the first trial and Judge Fisk pre-
sided over the trial just ended.
Howe was charged by Andrew Berg
with having stolen a horse from him,
the animal being located in the hands
of another party. A mass of evidence
was introduced to show the transac-
tions through which the horse had
passed before finally reaching the
holder. One Of the states most i'm
portant Witnesses, Felix Barter, could
not be found being isolated on a
Canadian homestead near tho Arctic
zone.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-01-11
GREAT NORTHERN
TRAIN WRECKED
NEAR FARGO
e. II. We'll Of WiIIiston the Only Per-
son Seriously Injured-eirch Reed
Of MInot was Passenger on Train

Fargo, N. D., Jan. S.-While ap-
preaching the yards in this city at
7 o'clock this morning, No. 2 was
derailed, and the standard sleeper
and the observation left the track.
The sleeper turned over on it's side,
but the observation stood upright.
The train was not going very fast,
and only one man, E. H. We'll OF
Wilson, was injured. Mr.. We'll was
bruised on the arm and after taken
to the hospital it was found that he
had been injured internally.
The wreck was caused by 4 defec-
tive tire on the front trucks Of the
sleeper.
J. B. Reed, of Minot, was in the
wreck of No. Two, the Great North
ern's Oriental Limited, which took
place mile from Fargo Sunday. Mr.
Reed was on his way to Missouri
where he will spend a vacation.
There were no deaths or serious
accidents in the wreck. The obser-
walton car and the standard sleeper
went off the track. The cause Of the
wreck, 1t is said, is a break in a tire.
Vic Noble of Mnot was On the
train, but SO far as is learned was
not injured in the wreck. It is
thought that Mr.. Noble was in the
sleeper when it turned over.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-01-11
M|N0T SOCIETY IS
GIVEN AWFUL JAR
Who 10 the RightfuI Mrs. SearI is
Now Under Discussion In This City
Couple are Now Out Of the CIty.

Minot society was considerably
ruffled Monday when it was learned
that a woman claiming to be the wife
Of A. A. Searl, manager of the Or
pheum theatre of this city, had start
ed SUIT for divorce, when the papers
in the action were served upon him.
The woman claims that she is Mrs.
Anna B. Searl and that her home
is in St. Paul. She alleges that her
husband has refused to live with her
since July 1910, and she wants an
absolute divorce and alimony.
If the st. Paul woman is Mr..
Searl's lawful wife, then there 10
something rotten in Copenhagen, for
Mr. Searl introduced another wom-
an as his wife in this city, who is
none other than the beautiful former
Miss Evelyn Dare, who has been de-
lightful the audiences at the Orphe-
um with her sweet singing for near
ly year. Both Mr.. Searl and the
woman he claimed as his wife are
out Of the city, so we have not had
a chance to interview them. Evelyn
Dare was formerly a member of the
Blanche Ring Opera Co. of New York
City.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Searl
in Minot claim that some mistake has
surely been made, and look for them
to explain everything IN a satisfac-
tory manner upon their return to
Minot. 1t Is reported that Mr.. searl
was married to St. Paul woman who
ran away with another fellow, and
that Mr.. Searl believed he had Sc
cured a divorce from her. We trust
that everything will be explained sat
isfactorily so that Minot can resume
it's usual tranquil state.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-01-11
THE union NATIONAL,
HAD A GOOD YEAR
Report at Annual Meeting shows That
Bank Has Been Run in Conservs.
tive Manner-Dlreetors and Olleoso
Elected

The stockholders of the Union Ma
tional bank held their annual meeting
at the counting rooms of the bank
Tuesday light. After the report q
the condition of the institution had
been read, the following directors
were elected, practically all OF the
old board being reelected: e. 8.
Person, j. S. Flatland, Andrew Bal
erud, Arthur LIE Sueur, P. B. Ander-
son, j J. Kann and John Ehr.
At meeting Of the directors held
Immediately after, the officers were
elected as follows:
President, E. S. Person.
Vice President, John Ehr.
Cashier, James S. Flatland.
First Asst. Cashier Charles Zehr-
niger.
Second Asst. Cashier, Y. r..
Tompkins.
Considering the conditions of the
past year, the bank did an unusually
good business, and all connected with
the institution feel highly pleased
with the manner In which the affairs
have been conducted. The officers
are all conservative business mea
who understand the banking business
thoroughly,
;as OAion National bank was new
er in as good condition AZ it is at
the present time. The bank is (,
better shape than ever to accommodate
the customers who are deservink
having the highest confidence in tho
success of the farmers and business
men Of this section Of the state.
A dividend of u per cent was d.
clared, and the surplus was increaS
ed from $4,000 to 100000, besides tho
undivided PROFITS account was in
creased substantially
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-01-11
Ed Roam Suicides at North Porta'.

Portal, n. L., Jan. SD Roam
about 40 years OF age, committed sui
eide at the Grand View hotel In
North Portal carry yesterday morn
ing. Roans dead BODY was found Dy
the jajnijtjor in the boiler room OF the
hotel.
koans motive for his rash act II
unknown, although it may possibly
De traced to domestic troubles. Irou.
BILE with his family who reside IN
Washington caused him to leave tuem
about four weeks ago and he LAS
been drinking heavily since coming
TO Portal. He leaves vile ana four
children. The deceased was a bro
ther OF Hugh Roam, a prominent resi-
dent OF this city and auditor OF the
LangWorthy Lumber company. Roans
body will be sent to washington for
burial.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-01-11
GIRL Finally GWEN
A DECENT BURIAL
A1ese Dsmalns of Dina olsaaasn fiad
Remained In Mersus Tor Three
Wssisa, United Charities cot 0ii6y.

Through the efforts of the United
Gharittes. IN organization perfected
bst few days ago, the body of Miss
Dina Olensen, the young woman who
died three wees ago at hospital and
which has been lying at one Of our
nergues since that time awaiting
decent burial, was laid at rest with
Atting ceremonies last Saturday.
Dina Olensen cafe to Mtnot sew
eral months ago, accompanied by a
young man who is working at one
Of our cafes. She was but q little
over eighteen years of age and did
not know the ways of the world very
we'll. She had lived In an Orphans
home at Grand Forks for a number
Of years, her parents being dead, and
when the young man told her of his
unrequitting love for her, she b.
lieved him, and this no doubt lead to
her downfall. She became I'll of dis
ease for which she was operated upon
at the hospital, her death following.
To Minot minister, she told of her
life, and said that had she an oppor-
tuHtty to live it over again, all would
be different.
After the death Of the girl, the
undertaken held the body, awaiting
some word from her uncle in the
east, who is we'll to do. He refused
to stand the expenses Of the burial
and an effort was being made to So
cure the body for the medical depart
mont Of the state university and here
it would no doubt have gone had not
the United Charities gotten busy.
Services were held at the under
taking parlors Saturday morning,
Rev. N. "A. Nielsen in charge. A
number Of the members Of the UNI
ted Charities were present. Beautiful
flowers covered the casket and the
grave was strewn with them.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-01-11
REPORT SHOWS A
GOOD CONDITION
Second National Bank Pleased With
lts 1911 Buslness-Reports condi-
ton of Country Better AZ q Whole
-D,rectors and Officers Elected

At meeting Of the stockholders OF
the Second National bank held Tues
day, P. P. Lee of Bellingham, Wash, 4,
was elected on the board of directors
to fill the vacancy caused by the
death Of Drew H. Lord, and the 9th
ter members Of the board were re-
elected as follows: Jos. Roach, James
Johnson, N. J.. Thorson and r. =.
Barron.
t,sA sdivitlent Of 10 per cent was de-
clared ~ directors Tor past years earn
ings, besides the surplus fund was in
creased TO $4,000, showing that the
bank had one Of the most prosperous
years in its history. The surplus
and undivided profits now total $751;
500, making the bank a very strong
institution.
The stockholders of this institution
are very we'll pleased with the show
ing that was made last year. The
farmers were able to meet their OBJ
legations much better than was an
ticipated and % . whole, the hank
considers that it's customers are in
better shape than a year ago.
The bank has a capital of 100000
and with its large surplus and undi-
vided profits, It is considered ono Of
the strongest institutions of the
northwest, managed by men who have
the utmost faith in the country.
The old officers have all been re.
elected, they being:
President, Joseph Roach.
Vice President, James Johnson.
Cashier, R. e. Barron.
Asst. Cashier, H. e. Byorum.
8. J. LaDue, who has been one OF
the assistant cashiers for the past
two years, has resigned in order that
he can give his own business moro
attention. He 10 interested in the
White Ice Cream factory, a very suc-
cessful concern, besides he has farm
ing interests which demand his atten-
tion. He will continue to resido IN
this city.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-01-11
The Big Corn Feed.

The Independent Acknowledges IN
invitation to be present at the big
corn feed at the Masonic Temple,
Fargo, Jan. II, tht menu to be made
up Of corn products as far as pos
sible, such as corn soup, corn bread,
corn pudding, corn fed pork, etc.
Every winner Of ribbon at the show
II to have a place in the banquet.
We might suggest that those in
charge provide the guests with lib
eral supply Of corn distilled refresh
ments which would prove Z very 1T
ting climax for such q feed.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-01-11
DEMOCRATS EN0RSE
BURKE FOR PRESIDENT
WeM Attended Meeting Held In Nj
not oaturday-Wlii conesntrate
E3osts on Two County OFFICES.

About thirty-hve tried and true ad-
hGsnta Of the Democratic party
beavsd the cold of last Saturday and
head . meeting In this city I'm answer
to . call made by John l.. Fahey,
county democratic chairman, Who
was In charge. The secretary -
A. D. Hagenstetn.
Governor Burke, who has been
mentioned as a presidential possdbil-
ity, was given the unanimous endorse.
nent Of the gathering. This was
rather complimentary to the COVER
nor rs it is generally conceded that he
has no hopes of winning the nomtna-
ton. The democrats after Burke, all
favor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey
Harmon of Ohio, a "stalwarr" demo-
crat. has no supporters in this county.
zones. of Rock" was endorsed for
governor, Halvor L. Halvorson Of
Minot for Congressman from this dis
trict, and Michael O'EIara of Kenmare
for democratic national committee
man.
The county officers we're touched
upon but lightly. The Democrats
will probably concentrate their efforts
On two candidates. John L. Fahey
will likely be candidate for county
Judge and A. d. Hagenstein for coun-
ty teasurer.
4 resolution committee consisting
Of Halvor L. Halvorson, chairman,
=. H. stenv&ck, and Mr.. AAKee from
Kenmare was appointed.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-01-11

D. G. Greenleaf and e. r. Sinkler
are 1t Bismarck this week appearing
before the Supreme court IN cases.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-01-11
Every Farmer Should Attend Meeting
Of Mouse River Loop Farmers ~.
socIation to Be Held In Minot-Up
to Date Subjects viii Be Discussed
BY Experts.


Loop Farmers Association, Feb. s
and 7, will undoubtedly be the great
est gathering of noted speakers and
experts on farm subjects, ever held
in the northwest section of this state.
Minot, itself, will make every pos
sible arrangement to make this noted
gathering success, and farmers In
attendance, will have both an enjoy
able and profitable time. The we'll
known ability of those who are to be
present as speakers, and the charac-
ter of the subjects, will in themselves
bring farmers, who have any interest
whatever in their desire for future
success, from all corners, Of this
Northwest section Of the state.
Farmers everywhere should note the
dates and days, on which this meet
Ing ts to be held and make such
preparations as will enable them 70
be present the full two days OF this
meeting. The citizens Of Minot. are
going to pay the bill, to get these men
here, in order that the farmers Of
thrs section may have the opportun-
ity OF hearing the greatest farm ex.
perts on the subjects which they viii
present and for the benefit Of the
man who lives and works upon the
farm. Most of those who are to
speak, will travel, at least 200 miles
to be present, and two Of them will
travel 400 miles, but the cost Of the
expense OF getting them, will be more
than offset by the great value Of tho
up. to date information that they can
and win give. Every subject pre-
sented BY the fifteen speakers, will
be presented in the form of a paper
and all the papers at the close Of the
convention, will be put in printed
pamphlets, and issued to every farm
er who attends and becomes q mem-
Der of the organization. It rs anti
cipated that the discussions that will
follow the presentation Of these pa
pers, will be Of the greatest possible
value to the farmers In attendance.
A glance at the program, and sub
1ects, that are to be presented, and
discussed, will show that they touch
every up to date; and vital interest
Of farm business and life. Farmers
are going to get, in two days and ev-
enings Of the convention, the prac-
tical experiece and IT'S results from
men who have spent a life time IN
the investigation Of the subject under
discussion.
The Commercial Club together
with the citizens of Minot, are eager
and anxious to lend every assistance
possible, and willing to pay the bill,
all they ask is that the farmers them
selves, attend this gathering, so that
they may get the latest and best
practical information along all lines
pertaining to their work. Every far
mer therefore, should not only attend
but see to it that his wife, his neigh
Dor and his netghbors wife, are also
In attendance. A warm welcome
will be extended to everybody. and
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-01-11
HAVE AGREED
ON VIC. CORbEIT

Washington, D. c., Jan. 8. .Sena-
tor McCumber has joined with sena-
tor Gronna in recommending the ap-
pointment Of Victor Corbett Of Ken
mare % register Of the landohice
ct alinot. McCumbsrs action u
based on . voluntary agreement 20
ahars patronage matters with 0ron-
-.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-01-11
I Hard Times Party.

A hard times party ts to be given
at the Elks' Home the night Of Jan.
IL. Boiled shirts are barred. This IL
to be one Of the most popular events
Of the season. Those who attend are
sxpected to take their own lunches.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-01-11
United Charities Organized.

Mrs. D. A. Dinnie was elected
president Of the United Charities of
the city Of Minot, an organization
perfected at meeting held at the
Commercial club rooms Thursday
night. Mrs. L. J. Palda b Vice
President and Mrs. 8. H. Wolfe,
secretary-treasurer. The board of
directors will consist Of q member
from each church, the W. G. T. U.,
each woman's club, each fraternal or
der. and the city and county commits
sions. Any person contributing to
the society may become . member.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-06-21
To the Voter of Cameron County.

Upon the solicitations of my
friends over the county, | have de-
cided to make the race for County
superintendent of Schools.
am a democrat, having affiliated
with the party early in my voting
career, and | have remained in the
party and have never repudiated or
the party, its primaries or
its nominees.
| believe like other educators that
the schools should be divorced from
politics, and shall keep politics out
of the schools. as | have always done.
Rural High Schools.
| heartily approve the rural high
school law which was passed by the
last session of the legislature. Under
this law the rural schools are 10 be
classified, graded and a curse o
study adopted, and at central points
in the rural districts rural high
schools are to be established and or
ganized where agriculture, manual
training, domestic science as we'll as
the ordinary high school branches
are taught.
This law does not abolish the
small rural schools. but instead it is
an advantage in that il provides the
facilities of good high schools with
in easy reach Of the country chill
dren.
If | am nominated in July and
elected in November, I shall provide
a course of study for the rural
schools. classify and grade thou. and
begin at once to secure large tracts
of land for several of these high
schools and as fast as | can get the
people to take hold of the PROPOSE
tion we will locate three or four of
these schools.
| shall nc. revolutionize but will
raise the standard and efficiency OF
our present school system.
Trustees.
| shall insist that he people elect
their own trustees, good men who
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-06-21
A Poser for Mother.

Helen, aged ), was taken for the
the first time 10 a show to see trained
animals. Sometimes Helen was
rather slow to obey, so her mother
thought this was an excellent time
to teach her a lesson and perhaps
impress it upon her mind.
I" Don't you think, Helen, if dogs
and ponies and monkeys can learn
to obey so well, that a little girl like
you, who knows much more than
animals, should obey even more
"Of course, | would, mother"
came Helen's instant reply, IF had
only been as we'll trained as they
have."-New York Globe.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-06-21
PERSONALS
XXX*X% x x x Y 4 x J

~
L. C. Rooney of Houston is a visitor
in the city.
J. P. Street of Mission is in the
city on business.
T. s. Johnson Of Austin is a bust
ness visitor in the city.
c. c. Biggio of Laredo is in the
city on business this week.
o. w. Guyer of San Antonio. who
has been here on business, left yes
terday afternoon for Corpus Christi.
G. c. Mayne, who has been here
for sevral days, left for Corpus
Christi and San Antonio yesterday.
j. c. DeBruin, who has been in
McAlleH on business LOT several uayS,
returned home yesterday morning.
A. E. Demme of San Antonio is
this weeks guests at the
hotel.
E. E. Letchworth, a travelling
from Houston, is a business
in the city.
r. n. Jones of Palacios, who has
been here on business, left yester-
day afternoon for Kingsville.
Miss Louise Cowen Of San An
tonic. who has been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. F. w. Truitt and her grand
mother, Mrs. Cowen. left for home
yesterday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-06-21
N. SAHUALLA
Washington Street, Opposite
Herald Building.
Eleventh Place.

Washington. ID. c., June 20-Ac-
Cording to the federal census bureau,
Texas ranks eleventh in the number
of persons between the ages OF six
and twenty years and twelfth in
rank in the number of persons Of
these ages attending school.
The United States as a whole
shows a total Of l7.300.20 persons
between these ages attending
school a. compared to 1918 per-
5ons for Texas.