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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-01
SUPT. WARREN
wins first round
JUDGE K. E. LEIGHTON DECIDES
THAT HE NEE DNOT BE CROSS
EXAMINED BY STATES AT
TORNEY AT THIS TIME-NES-
TOS GRANTED TEN DAYS DE-
LAY.

Judge X. E. Leighton Wednesday
sustained the objection Of E. G. War
rem, superintendent of schools, to be-
ing cross-examined at the present
time by r. A. Nestos, states attorney,
relative to alleged overeharges in his
expense accounts for visits to the var
ious schools Of the county.
Judge Leighton held that as issue
had not yet been Joined in the case.
Mr.. Warren not having as yet filed
any answer to Mr.. Nestos original
complaint, and that as the cross-ex-
animation was part Of the trial pro-
ceedings the superintendent could not
be compelled to submit to cross-ex-
animation at the present time.
Mr.. Nestos thereupon asked for,
and was granted, delay of ten days
for the filing of the bill of particulars
demanded by Mr.. Warren's attorneys.
The hearing grew out of the filing
by the superintendent on Mr.. Nestos,
demand for bill of particulars, or
itemized statement of the alleged ov-
exchanges.
Mr.. Nestos replied with a demand
that Mr.. Warren bring his accounts
into court and submit to cross ex-
animation in the matter, in order that
the bill of particulars might be prop
erly made out.
According to Judge Leighton's rul-
ing today, however, Supt. Warren
need not submit to cross-examination
until the case is actually brought to
trial.. and Mr.. Nestos will have to pre-
pare the bill, without any assistance
in the way of testimony by Supt. War
ran
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-01
Turkish Bath Room Well Patronised,

The Opera Bath Parlors, operated
by Sam L. Hansen, in connection with
the Opera Barber Shop, has been do
ing good business. The bath attend
ant, Theo. Peterson, has been here
just year and under his capable sup
ervision, the business has been grow
ing steadily. Mr.. Peterson has been
conducting campaign this week and
as result nearly q hundred tickets,
good for six baths each, price IS,
have been sold. Mr.. Hansen Is plan
ming on improving the parlors, which
will give Minot the best equipped
Turkish bath rooms between Mime
apolis and the coast.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-01
Mother Likes 10 Dance.

"A young married woman living in
this city, who is the mother Of . lit
tie babe, likes t odance, but she can
not very well take the youngster TO
the ball room with her. It is report
ed that she made arrangements with
one Of the telephone operators to
leave the receiver OF, 20 that when
the babe cried she, the operator,
could notify her ct the ball room that
everything was not going well ct
her home. The officers have noti-
fled the woman TO give the babe clos-
er attention.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-01
CRYSTAL MAN
BURIED HERE
LEO FITZMAURICE, FATHER OF
DIR. FITZMAURICE, OF MO-
HALL, BURIED HERE SUNDAY
BESIDE THE REMAINS OF A
SON.

Leo Fitzmaurice, aged n years, q
prominent farmer who had made his
home naer Crystal, N. D., for many
years, died and was buried in this
city Sunday beside the remains of q
son, who passed away at Mohall some
years ago. The deceased was the
father Of DR.. E. S. Fitzmaurice, .
prominent Mohall physician. He was
well known in this vicinity. Mr..
Fitzmaurice died from the infirmities
Of old age.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-01
'yIADUCT IS CONDEMNED.

The city fathers have condemned
the Ward street viaduct and it APP
pears that new structure will have
to be built. Danger signs are to be
placed on the viaduct at once. The
Great Northern and the city own the
viaduct jointly and the expense of a
new structure will have to be stood
by both.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-01
Fair Starts Big Sale.

The Fair store inaugurates big
mid-season sale tomorrow. The Fair
is offering some exceedingly tempting
bargains. Ellison and Sons have a
much heavier stock this year than
ever. It's we'll known fact that one
can escure better bargains in Minot
than even in the Twin Cities.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-01

Good List of Land Bargains.
The COOPERATIVE Sales Co. Of this
city, has an interesting list of land
bargains to offer this week. Look
for list elsewhere in this issue. The
company will use the columns of this
paper to large extent. Watch for
land bargains.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-01
bERTHOLD MAN
TO Be EXAMINED
CHAS. FAULHABER, WHO WAS
ARRESTED FOR BEATING HIS
WIFE, MAY BE DECLARED IN.
SANE.

Chas. Faulhaber of Berthold, was
arrested charged with beating his
wife and bound over to county court.
Berthold citizens stated that he is
subject to periodic dementia during
which time he endeavors to assault
anyone who comes in his way. Sher-
if Kelley will bring the man to Mi
not today and he will be examined a.
to his sanity.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-01

James Scofeld has been threshmg
his fax, which averaged about Z
bushels per care. The loss from re-
naming out during the winter Il es-
timated at ten per cent. Mr.. Scofeld
is progressing nicely with his wheat
seeding, having several hundred acres
in.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-01

The state normal board met in Mi
not Wednesday and is still here to-
day. The board viewed the normal
school site Wednesday afternoon, ac-
companied by J. A. Haxby of Fargo.
one of the architects. The board not
ed that all of the condemned wall has
been torn out but has taken no ac-
ton towards placing the blame on
the defects of anyone. The state is
perfectly safe, inasmuch as D. A.
Dinnie, the contractor, is provided
with ample bonds. The only fear that
is expressed, is that the main build
ing may not be completed by the
time school opens in October. In that
case, temporary quarters must be
provided. The board is considering
using the Armory. 1t is quite nee
essary to open the school on time. A
faculty must be secured and this can
be made possible only by securing
quarters Immediately. The girls DOR
mitory will be completed in good time
for the opening of school.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-01

A brush heap burning near Phil
Myers suburban home Sunday night,
caused the fire ladies to make a hasty
run out to the west end.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-01
THE M|NOT NORMAL SCHOOL
Will OPEN OCTOBER Fifteen
MAIN BUILDING MAY NOT BE
COMPLETED BY TIME SCHOOL
OPENS in OCTOBER-CONSID.
Err SECURING THE ARMORY.

o Q. . o @ 8 9 @ 9 o o o . o @ 8
. The Minot Normal school will
. open in this city Oct. ID. This
> was definitely decided by the nor
> NAL board last night. The new
. building will not be completed
o in time, so it is up to Minot to
. provide suitable quarters. The
. state will pay no rent. Our pub
Q lie spirited citizens will contrib
. ute to a fund for the rent. The
. Armory can be secured at 5000 a
. month and $500 will pay the
. rent for nine months. The citi-
.. zens will be called upon within
. few days. The normal board will
o meet again May 10 when the fac
. ulty will be hired. Pres. Crane
. leaves for the east next week to
. complete his faculty.
o o o o o @ Q o o o o . o o o o
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-01
MINI. Nat. Guard Service.

Enlisted Co. D, Sd Inf, MINI. N. G.,
as private Nov. 9, 1887; promoted to
Sergeant July 20, 1888; promoted to
LIST Sergeant Oct. /, 1889; commits
stoned Capt. Dec. %, 1892; commits
stoned Major Dec. IS, 1897; retired
as major Dec. 10. 1907.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-01

One Of the largest brick plants in
the state is being installed at Valley
City.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-01
WILL
LEAVESERVlCE
POPULAR HEAD OF ONE OF
NORTH DAKOTA'S CRACK
COMPANIES RESIGNS BE-
CAUSE OF INCREASING BUSI-
NESS INTERESTS-25 YEARS
IN THE SERVICE.

E. S. Person, Captain of Co. D., N.
D. N. G., has sent his resignation to
the Adjutant General and it is ex-
pected that it will be accepted within
few days. There will be general
regret upon the part Of every men,
Der of this excellent company when
it is learned that Mr.. Person is to
withdraw, but on account of the at
tention he has to give to the bust
ness of the Union National Bank, of
which he is President, and to his
increasing busneiss, he found it utter
ly impossible to stay with the COM
pany longer.
AS soon as the resignation is ac-
copied, an election will be called. 1t
is probable that DR.. F. E. Wheelon,
First Lieutenant, will be chosen to
fill Capt. Persons place. DR.. Wheel
on enlisted in the company in August
1909, and he has taken a lively in
terest in it. F. O. Gross, Second
Lieutenant, will likely be promoted
to DR.. Wheelon's place, and some one
Of the Sergeants will no doubt fill
Mr.. Gross place. The company's
Sergeants are Messrs. H. H. Berg,
A. E. Whitney, N. E. Whiting and
Leonard Larson.
Co. D. has always stood we'll It
is recognized as one Of the states
best companies, If not the very best,
and it's present condition is due large
" to the interest that Capt. Person
has taken in it.
Mr.. Person has been contemplating
leaving the company for some time,
but he wanted to see the Armory
completed and properly financed be,
fore he resigned. He has engineered
the erection Of $50, 900 Armory, the
best in the west, and it is now on .
safe financial footing.
II would like to have remained
with the company" Mr.. Person stated
to an Independent representative,
"but I have not the time. The time
always comes when one must quit,
and have other matters Of business
that require my attention. have
been in the service for more than Is
years, having enlisted as . boy fifteen
years Of age, and l must say that
what success / may have made in life,
can be credited largely to the mill
tary training I received. l would ad-
wise any young man to enlist. It
tends to make better citizens, for it
builds character. It teaches them re-
spect for law, spromptness, and helps
all thru life.
"The National Guard can count on
me for assistance as much as any
man in town, and more. l shall al
ways be enthusiastic for Co. D."
The following record Of Mr.. Per-
sons service will prove Of interest.
He has received all the honors it has
been possible to bestow upon any
member Of the Guard and he has de-
served every one Of them.
MINI. Nat. Guard Service.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-04-17

GOV. e. w. MAJOR, referring to-
the statement made by certain Fire
Insurance Co. that they were going
to withdraw from the State on ac'
count of the new insurance law, says
''No fire insurance company leaving
the state now. and wholly without
cause, at that, can ever return while
7 am governor. No company that
conducts an honest business need fea
the intitrust laws. The old antitrust
act forbade conspiracy to charge the
same rate and the new one goes no
further. The companies have no caus
for the drastic action they threaten
The governor says a company throug
its agents may use If it desires a
rate-card simply as a guide. This is no
offense against the antitrust laws, he
saws. What constitutes the offehse
| is for the companies to get togethe
and conspire to charge fixed SCI
of rates for fire insurance, and ther
/ issue cards to agents. Under the cor
struction placed upon the Orr statute
applicable to insurance companies b
1.-The governor and attorney general tn
companies could purchase from an In
dependent actuarial bureau rate card
| for the use of their agents, just q
they formerly obtained the Fetter an
waterworth advisory rates.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-04-17
plunkett spotswer. a negro

Plunkett Spotswer, a negro ~
years Of age, died at Laddonia a
short while ago. He left an estate
Of more than $1,000. all of which he
had made himself by hardwork and
economy.
spotswer could not sign his name,
using a mark at all times. He had
lived around Laddonia long while
and was well liked by all of his
neighbors. His business dealings
with everyone were straightforward
and honest.
A negro leaving an estate Of this
size is seldom heard Of and in many
cases money had been inherited from
the masters Of slave time. Such was
not the case with Spotswer. how
ever. He started with absolutely
nothing, except determination and no
esty and no fear for hard work.
His 177-acre farm, within a mile
of Laddonia and which is worth al
most 800 an acre, he left to his
wife during her life time. After hel
death 1t is to be divided between
three members OF his race, two o.
whom are grand nephews. Beside
the farm, he left $1,000 in persona
property, notes and money.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-04-17

Just whether the "wets'' will make
another attempt to secure local
option election in Audrain county,
seems to be undecided at this time.
The next meeting of the County
Court is May 5, and the County Unit
Bill becomes law June 20. This
leaves As days intervening of which
only 40 is required for publication
to secure such an election provided
sufficient signers are secured and the
Court passes favorably upon them.
Under the initiative and referen-
dun, petitions signed by 5 per cent
Of the state voters asking that the
County Unit bill be submitted to
the people for vote, can be pre-
sented the legislature and in this
way hold up the Unit law for two
years and keep the State under the
present local option law. Such
move, though rumored contemplated
has SO far not been made.
IL is possible that a new petition
will be presented the County Cour
May 5, but e. S. CAN'T, attorney fol-
the "wets," says he has no knowl
edge of such move. If the Coun
/ ty Unit law does go into effect Jun'
goth 1t seems, from public sentiment
there will be vote on the question
within short time.
Sentiment as to the result OF al
election in the County under tn
Unit law seems divided concern
ling the result.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-04-17

cite has paved streets, White Way
and is numbered among the pro
gressive little cities of the State.
The citizens boast of one of the most
progressive mayors in Missouri. Mayor
Quinn bought strip of land leading
into the suburbs, built row of
handsome residents and with the
majority of property on his side pc
titioned the Council to pave. They
did so and he paid for practically a
half mile of brick street to i'm
prove the city realizing he would
enjoy the benefits of the improve
ment as well as the city. Mayor
Quinn is the kind Of man a city
should be proud Of As the leader oi
civic improvement he sets a pace
/ that other citizens can do well tc
emulate. Watch Fayette grow.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-04-17
...DrATHS..
! a

The funeral of Miss Louise Knoe-
bel, who died in the State Hospital
Fulton, Sunday, at the age OF 70
years, was held in this city TUESDAY
and was the first motor car funeral
ever in Mexico. Miss Knoebel was
the daughter of Fred Knoebel, OF
this city.
She left the following brothers and
sisters: Henry Knoebel, Marshail'
Mrs. Anderson, williamsburg; Wal
ter, Ida, Amelia, Otelia and Dennie
Knoebel, OF this city.
Short services were conducted pS
the Rev. A. A. Wallace at the grave.
The Ledrger extends sympathy tt
the bereaved.
w. o. Barnett, rs years Of age
died at his home at Vandalia. Mon
day. He was Civil War veteran,
and was politician, at one time be
ing Republican candidate for Cor
gress in opposition to Champ Clari
He was one Of Vandalia's leadin
citizens and was well known all owe
the State.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-04-17
REFERRING to the importance at

REFERRING to the Importance at
tached to the securing of Farmer
Rusk for Audrain County, the Van
dalia Mail editorially says: "a petit
ton is being circulated here to the
County Court to pay one half OF
the cost of the County Farm Adviser.
The National Department of Agricul-
ture pays one-fourth and the Mis-
souri, State College pays one-fourth.
Every man in and around Vandalia
should sign this petition. 1t means
to increase efficiency in farming and
stock raising; and what is OF the
greatest Importance, a correct knowl-
edge of the things that are surely ne
essary to restore and maintain the
fertility of our soil. By Increasing
the productiveness Of our farms II
should increase the business of oui
town by one-third. 1t is the most
progressive move yet made to i'm
prove conditions locally in farm
ing communities, and every citizer
who wishes to see his own commu
nifty go forward will give his enthusi
astic support.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-04-17

REFERRING to Importance Of hav-
ing capable, honest and representativ
Democrats appointed by President
Wilson in order that the affairs
of the government may be properly
administered and the Democratic par
ty not discreditej, an exchange says:
"Tn theory the President makes all
Of his appointments by the exercise
of his own Judgment and authority
AS a matter of fact he is compelled
to seek the guidance of the mem
bers of Congress and their opinions
arc largely controlling. They know
the men TO be appointed and know
what is politically expedient in their
own States better than the President
knows those things. Their recommen
dations, therefore, though not recog
nized by any law, are documents re-
lating to the business OF the pub
lie and in the nature of public files
There is no reason for not regarding
them so. The people at homo have
right to know how their representa-
tives are serving them and part o.
their public service is their share i
: bringing about appointments to office
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-04-17
COUNTY UNIT BILL MAY

COUNTY UNIT BILL MAY
GO TO PEOPLE,.
jefferson City, Mo, April IL.
A move is on to defer the opera
ton of the county unit bill passed by
the last Legislature until after the
next general election, through the
submission of the act by referendum
petitions, to a vote of the people at
the November, 1914, election. Mercer
Arnold Of Joplin was here Tuesday
and secured certified copy of the
bill from the Secretary of State and
also a copy of the initiative and refer
endum amendment.
Arnold made no secret OF what Is
on foot. It is the intention of those
who are opposed to this law to circu-
late referendum petitions at once and
It appears these persons are Of the
! opinion that IL enough signatures car
be secured to submit the new law tt
the people before it becomes opera
tive within the prescribed 80 day.
following adjournment of the Legis
lature, then 1t cannot be enforced un
til the people indorse it at the gener
al election.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-04-17
4 earn OF THANKS.

We wish to thank those who min
istered so kindly to our beloved wife
and mother, Mrs. Kate E. Hoover
who departed this life Sunday April
13, 1918.
A dear one from us is gone,
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
wi T. J. Hoover and Children
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-04-17

The cadets of Missouri Military
Academy will enjoy a week of out
door camp life, May goth to 26th.
The closing week of the school viii
be taken up in this way.
Outdoor exercises will be taken
each afternoon; the cadets will take
a twenty-mile cross country hike one
day and will have a sham battle an
other. In this way the cadets will
get a taste of real military life.
There will be something doing ev
cry day,
The government inspector Of mill
tary schools will visit M. M. A., Ma!
3rd.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-04-17

HoMESEEKERS are not trying
to find place to live where there
are no taxes. Homeseekrs want to
know whether the tax assessed
is properly expended. That's what
makes a prosperous and progressive
community.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-04-17

THE fact that the Audrain County
jail has been repeatedly condemned
by grand juries composed Of farmers
and that at three elections the cit
izens Of the county voted against a
new one is the worst advertisement
that Audrain has ever had. You
cant get folks who arc looking for
homes feel they would like that kind
Of a sentiment 70 exist where they 10
cate permanentiy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-04-17

Il farmers can now serve
/ petit Jurors without the
Icrifice heretofore en-
lis duty. The recent legis.
Bded that such Jurors
Eeafter receive three dol
This will be appreciated
by men who are forced to
farms and spend one,
\ weeks in a distant coun-
Wing upon a jury. The
retofore paid was barely
Ior thelr hotel and travel
Isos and left nothing with
Iay the hand ordinarily re-
look after farm chores ir
! OF tho owner.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-04-17

WRITES OF FLOOD

WRITES OF FLOOD
IN WEST VIRGINIA.
Circuit Clerk Eppa F. Elliott has
racGived the following letter from
the Rev. J. H. Jackson. formerly
pastor of the Methodist Church mi
this city and now OF New Martins
vile, w. Va. The letter Is dated
April Sth.
H. follows:
Dear Brother Elliott;
The paper you so kindly sent me
containing notice of Mrs Hopkins
death came this a. m. Mrs. Hop
kus was a good woman and a valua-
BILE member of our church. | called
at her home twice while in Mexico.
Mrs w l. Reed has written a splen-
did obituary. Sne is very talented
woman,
We have just passed through ter
rjble flood. 1t was six feet in my
mouse ana, vi COuio0S SiSNJ
aged the property. It left layer OF
: mud on all the floors six inches deep
On the lot it was little deeper. SUI
san and myself got all our furniture
: upstairs except some kitchen heavy
r stuff. My loss will aggregate abou'
: 5000. Our piano was propped up ovei
: four feet, but It got 1t IS inches oul
E town looks desolate. Mud, mud, mud
f | am on the Council and on the com
!. mittee on streets and alleys.
+ have donhed rubber boots and gun
J. coat and have been wading abou
/. assisting our street commissioners t
a scrape The mud from our streets an
s alleys with teams and men, Man
d Of our People are hard hit, but the
e are settling back on the mud and ar
l. pulling to rehabilitate thei town.
) Many lost all they had and
le have established relief quarters an
Ig are endeay oring to care for ou
it poor. adjacent towns have helpe
ir, us some hut they have, as a ruiz
been IN it, themselves. We are son
n what dNfigured but still in the ring
NJ ]. H. jackson
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-04-17
MR.. BRYAN AS A PREACHER
r.s.

MR.. BRYAN AS A PREACHER.
Philadelphia, April IA.
Secretary Bryan addressed two
large audiences here yesterday on
the benefits of religion.
Mr.. Bryan told his hearers how a
dislike for swearing. gambling and
drinking had been impressed upon
him by his parents. This dislike, he
said, has continued.
Gambling" Mr.. Bryan said, IL
even more demoralizing than drink
and harder to defeat. Medicine ma,
take the taste for drink out of a mar
but only God can take the curse o.
gambling out of a mans heart"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1913-04-17

HON. WALTER WILLIAMS, Dean
Of Journalism of the Missouri State
University, has been granted a leave
of absence for a year and will start
for trip through Europe early in
June. Mr.. w illiams many friends
throughout the State wish him a
pleasant and profitable trip.