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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
LONE Star
FARMERS PICNIC
ONE OF THE MOST PLEASANT
FUNCTIONS OF THE SEASON
HELD AT THE HOME OF AL
BERT EBERT JULY IL.

The Lone Star Farmers Club is a
live one. The picnic given by the
club at the home Of Albert Ebert,
south of Glenburn July II was at
tended by about fifty. The picnic
dinner consisted Of such good things
as can be prepared by only farmers
wife. In the afternoon carefully
prepared program was rendered.
Recitations were given by Earl and
Harvey Hammond, Ruth, Eva, Clarence
and Ray Walton, Claude Winter,
James and Arthur Frund, Carolina
Gown and Miss Johnson. Anthony
Walton himself gave one of his inim-
table readings and he showed the
youngsters few tricks in the art.
The original poem delivered by Mrs.
Ebert was so good that the Indepen-
dent hopes to publish it if Mrs. Ebert
is not too modest to give us the copy.
F. B. Wood, upon whose farm is To-
Gated one of Jim Hills experiment
plats, gave an interesting report on
the work he was doing. w. A. Peck
reviewed number of interesting ex-
periments in farming this year.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
Mission Services.

St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran
congregation will devote next Sunday
to the annual mission festival. The
services being held in the east park,
directly east from the church. Ample
seats will be supplied to accommodate
a large crowd, and dinner will be
served on the grounds. Rev. T. Hinck
from Great Bend N. D., will con-
duct the forenoon services, beginning
at 1920.
After dinner, about 2:30, the second
services open at which Rev. M. Bier
wagen from Dresden, N. D., will
preach. Both pastors will speak Ger
man. During the afternoon service
there will also be preaching in the
English language. While all are
heartily welcome at all services, such
Lutherans not understanding the Ger
man will take notice of the announce
ment of the English part Of the SER
vices.
VIM. H. Hartmann, Pastor.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
PLACE WHEAT ON
THE FREE LIST

make strong effort to have the agri-
cultural schedule changed so that spe-
cific duties shall be imposed on wheat
and -four instead Of having these du-
ties dependent upon the laws of other
countries. Senator McCumber Of
North Dakota, who is member of
the finance committee, already has in
troduced an amendment to the Un-
derwood bill providing for the imposi-
tion of the Aldrich-Payne duties on
agricultural products.
81 intend to make fight for its
adoption" said McCumber.
"Under the provisions bill as re-
ported by the senate committee we
cannot successfully compete with our
foreign competitors, especially the
Canadian farmers and millers."
Senator Clapp said: "While l am
not sure at this time what amendment
l shall offer, intend to try and make
the bill more reasonable in it's provis-
ions"
ually in the senate Wednesday at
noon. On Monday, however, the
opening assault puon the democratic
measure will be made by Senator Nc
Cumber, who will speak on the agri-
cultural schedule.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
Prominent Democrat Visits Minot.

John Bruegger of Williston, who
has been president of the North Da-
kota Retail Merchants state associa-
tion during the past year, passed thru
Minot Sunday enroute home from
Fargo, where he presided at the state
convention last week. John Bruegger
is one of the most prominent men of
the state and politically he is power.
Inasmuch as he is Democratic Nat
ional Committeeman, he is being
sought out from all points of the state
where federal appointments are to be
considered. Mr.. Bruegger's recon-
mendations are meeting with approx
al, generally speaking, but now and
then there is bound to be disappoint-
ed office-seeker who sets up an un-
earthly howl. This is music to the
ear Of the national committeeman,
who remains calm and serene in the
turbulent waters. John Bruegger's
political boat is drawing some water
these days. @s
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
SENATORS FROM THE NORTH.
WEST ARE FIGHTING FOR THE
FARMERS INTERESTS AND
WILL OPPOSE THAT PORTION
OF THE BILL - M'CUMBER
HEADS THE FIGHT.

Washington, July 12.-An equaliza-
tion in the treatment of wheat -four
and other agricultural products in the
tariff bill, as reported from the senate
committee on finance late yesterday,
has taken the shape of placing both
wheat and -four on the free list with
a countervailing duty Of As per cent
ad valorem duty on wheat when i'm
ported from country which imposes
a duty on products imported from the
United States. The finance commit
tee has also changed a paragraph re-
lating to potatoes so that they are
admitted free with countervailing
duty of 10 per cent.
Duty on oats is placed at cents a
bushel instead of 10 cents as provided
in the house bill. Rye and rye flour
will remain on the free list. Flax
straw is also retained on the free list.
To Make Fight.
The Northwestern senators will
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
Good Show at the Grand.

Manager Repole of the Grand gave
his patrons a pleasant surprise by
booking an Al musical comedy, The
Time, The Place and The Girl, which
appeared there Saturday night. Thir-
ty clever girls sang and danced and
the work Of the comedienes was ex-
ceedingly good. This was the begin
ming of a number of similar attrac-
tions to appear. The Bell Hop, stag
ing a lot Of gorgeously gowned girls,
will appear at the Grand Friday and
Saturday nights. You'll get your
moneys worth if you attend. The at
traction is guaranteed clean and in
teresting.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
HARThOUSE IN REAL :
ESTATE BUSINESS
WELL KNOWN BUSINESSMAN
BUYS INTERESTS AND REAL
ESTATE OFFICE OF THE LY-
MAN co.

E. A. Harthouse, who has conducted
a successful hide and fur business in
this city for number of years, has
bought the interests and real estate
business of the Lyman Land Co., and
took charge of the Office on East First
St. Wednesday.
Tommy Roche, another we'll known
real estate dealer, will continue to
share a portion of the office.
Mr.. Harthouse is very successful
businessman. He is on the square at
all times and there is no question but
what he will make an excellent sue
cess as dealer in dirt. His judgment
is good and he is hustler.
Mr.. Harthouse has engaged . man
ager for his hide house and will con-
tinue that business as before.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
N.
talk recall
FOR PRESIDENT
RUMORS ARE RIFE THAT SHAW
FORCES WILL JOIN WITH THE
SOCIALISTS TO ASK FOR RE-
CALL OF PRESIDENT DAVIS.

The Independent has heard numer-
GUS rumors during the past week to
the effect that the Shaw forces were
about to join with the Socialists in
asking for the recall Of President Da-
Wis Of the city commission. Shaw
and Davis do not agree on several
things and it is q well known fact
that with Davis killed politically, Ar
thur LeSueur would have smoother
sailing in the event that he again be-
comes a candidate for Congress.
Judge Davis was seen by an Inde-
pendent representative this morning.
He had heard rumors Of the recall,
and thot the Socialists had started
them. He considers that he has con-
Quoted his office in such a way that
even the Socialists should be satisfied,
but says they do not care to see any
one outside Of their own ranks make
q good record.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
MARRIAGE LICENSE Is
REFUSED UNDER STATES
NEW Law; GROOM INSANE.

cClusky, N. D., July 15-The
first refusal Of marriage license un-
der the new state marriage law occur
red in this county when Fred Boschee
Of Goodrich attempted to secure q Ii
cense to wed Miss Laura Hermann.
The couple presented themselves to
DR.. "A. Donker of this city for exam
ination, and it was found that the
groom elect had recently been in the
state asylum for the insane, and that
he is now under parole. The law
aims particularly at insanity, and the
couple failed TO secure license.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
DEMOCRATS LOOKING
FOR A CANDIDATE
WILL SOON START THE BALL
ROLLING FOR A RED HOT CAM
PAIGN-THREE MEN MENTION
ED FOR GOVERNOR.

The Democrats have already begun
to look up and down their ranks in the
hopes of selecting winning candidate
for governor. The primary campaign
will be on in about year. John M.
Anderson, president of the American
Society of Equity, has been mention
ed. Jones of Rock, naturally will be
q candidate j. Nelson Kelly, superin-
tendent of the Grand Forks schools,
is possibility. All of these men are
good speakers and any one of them
would contribute much in that way
to the Democratic campaign.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
Tie Lymans Leave for San Diego.

Mr.. and Mrs. F. ]. Lyman and chill
dren left this city Tuesday morning
in their Chalmers car with the Gid
den tourists, bound for their new
home in San Diego, Cali. They will
accompany the tourists as far as
Glacier Park. They expect to make
the trip to their new home by easy
stages. Mr.. Lyman will engage in
the real estate business in the west.
Minot parts with Mr.. Lyman and fam
lily with great reluctance.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
DOUBLE STOCK Of
SURREY ELEVATOR
SURREY FARMERS ELEVATOR
co. IN FLOURISHING CONDI-
TION W. STOCKHOLDERS WELL
PLEASED.

The stockholders of the Surrey
Farmers Grain Assn, are highly
pleased with the result Of the past
years business.
A. A. Robinson Of this city, who has
managed the elevator, has made a
record that will be hard for another
elevator to equal. The company
bought 175.O0O bushels Of grain dur
ing the past year, declared a 1000
stock dividend and 1870 cash divi-
dend. The stock has been increased
from $4,000 to $4,000. There are
about q hundred stockholders in the
concern.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
{. B. McCUTCRf0N
IS CANE WARDEN
MINOT MAN NAMED IN PLACE
OF GEORGE HART-HAS AL
READY QUALIFIED.

E. B. McCutcheon Of this city was
named chief game warden for the
northern district in place of George
Hart, who was dismissed by the
board. Mr.. McCutcheon, who had a
very strong endorsement, was chosen
at meeting Of the board at st. John
Thursday. He qualified at Fargo the
following day and is already attend
ing to his duties.
Mr.. McCutcheon is giving the work
his entire attention and there is NO
question but what he will make an
excellent record.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
BULL MOOSE MAGAZINE
MAY BE PUBLISHED HERE

George l.. Nelson, publisher of the
Martin Searchlight, was in the city
Monday. He is thinking seriously Of
publishing Bull Moose monthly mag
azine in this city and he was conferr-
ing with Dorr Carroll relative to it.
The Bull Moosers are making prepar-
ations to open their campaign soon.
Mr.. Nelson has just returned from
Sheridan county where he secured ma
terial for county directory.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
FARMER ACCUSED OF WIFE
MURDER WILL BE TRIED IN Nc.
HENRY COUNTY DURING THE
PRESENT MONTH-PALDA TO
ASSIST PROSECUTION.

John Staff, the north prairie farm
er charged with the murder of his
wife, will be tried in McHenry coun-
ty, according to a we'll founded re-
port. The case is scheduled to come
up in District court in Minot July FL,
and it is understood that Staff's at
torney, E. r. Sinkler, will ask for a
change of venue, which will be grant
ed.
L. ]. Palda, Jr., will be called into
the case by the prosecution, it is said,
and while States Attorney Nestos
is engaged in prosecuting the eight
criminal cases in district, court, in this
city, his assistant, Dorr H. Carroll,
will work in conjunction with Mr..
Palda at Towper. The case will be
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
hALY0RS0N TAKES
| Law PARTNER
c. CT WYSONG, PROMINENT
YOUNG ATTORNEY, TAKES IN
TE4EST IN THE LAW BUSI-
NESS OF HALvOR HALVORSON.

Hal1or L. Hslvorson, the we'll
knowrE attorney, and c.. C. Wysong,
who hts been connected with the law
Office t Palda, Aaker & Greene for
the p4st two years, have formed a
partn4F Fship under the name of Hal
vorso4 & Wysong.
Mr.. Wysong is one of our most
promising young attorneys. Both
members Of the firm stand high
throughout this section of the state.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
s1s Autos Assessed in Ward County

Just 318 automobiles in Ward coun-
ty were assessed this year. There are
many more than that number here
now, many having been purchased af-
ter April 1. The automobiles were
assessed on the average $145, while
the assessment on number of the
machines was as low as $25. There
is no question but what the valuation
of many machines was placed too low.
but the commissioners are powerless
to increase the assessment on one
without raising it in proportion on all.
The commissioners who have been sit
ting as board of equalization would
like to see the law amended, cutting
out assessing automobiles altogether
and increasing the license to $40 on
each mcahine, the money to be used
for road building purposes.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
City Orders Fire Engine.

The city commission has ordered an
auto fire engine from the Seagrave
Co., of Minneapolis, at cost of
$5853. It will have a six cylinder 80
horse power engine. 1t will carry 40
gallons of chemical fluid, 1900 feet of
2 1-2 inch hose and 10 men. The car
will be delivered in September.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
MRA0LD NAN
4 bound Over
GEORGE TAYLOR HELD TO THE
DISTRICT COURT UNDER $500
BONDS FOR MAINTAINING A
COMMON NUISANCE.

George Taylor, owner of Berth
old pool hall, was held to the district
court under $500 by Judge Lynch on
the charge of maintaining common
nuisance at Berthold. He gave bail
The hearing was held Tuesday after
noon, ia large number of witnesses
from Berthold being summoned. Tay-
lor was away when the raid was made
but he gave himself up to the sheriff
later.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
The Scots are Picnicing.

The Bobby" Burns picnic is on to-
day at Wildwood park Col. Alex.
Scarlet, master Of ceremonies, has
provided great feast Of scenes and
haggis and an interesting Scotch pro-
gram is being rendered this after
noon. Justice Bruce of the Supreme
court, who had intended to be present,
was called to Wisconsin on business.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
Daughter Dying in Minnesota.

G. H. Berg, the Surrey merchant,
received a telegram from Vining,
MIMI, Monday, stating that his
daughter, Mrs. Gunhilde Temroth,
was not expected to live. He left for
that place Monday afternoon.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
Scarlet Sells at Factory Prices.

Col. Alex Scarlet in this issue calls
attention to the various manufacture
ing concerns which the Scarlet Office
Quitting Co., represents. This con-
cern has q stock that equals any
house west of the cities. All goods
Fare sold at factory prices. The pat
rons can buy as cheaply here as they.
can in the east and save freight.
It is no wonder that the business OF
this concern is increasing so rapidly.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
Two Pleaded Guilty.

Sam Tong, a Chinaman, pleaded
guilty before Judge Murray Tuesday
on charge Of conducting an opium
den on First street. Frank Jackson,
colcred pleaded guilty to assault and
battery. The men will be sentenced
later.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
HOUSEHOLD GOODS EXEMPT
FROM TAXATION.

There is a new law which provides
that household goods to the value of
$50 are exempt from taxation. In
one township in Ward county, the as
SCISSOR in his report showed but $40
worth of household goods that could
be taxed. In another township no
wagons or sleds were assessed
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
DISPOSED OF "A CASES
IN MURRAY's COURT.

Just 21 criminal and % civil cases
were disposed Of by Judge Murray in
the last term of county court. The
Judge took right hold of the work and
handled it in a capable manner in ev-
cry particular.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
Minot Architect Drawing Plans.

j. c. Woodruff, the architect, is
completing plans for new school
building at Williston, the contract for
which will be let July %. The build
ing will cost $4,000 and will serve as
one of the wings of high school
building to be completed later.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
"Gams' Got the Beer.

A quintette Of Minot paste board
artists who spent the Fourth at Ber-
thold, are said to have represented
themselves as minions of the law, and
in that way secured all the beer that
one fellow had in stock for the thirsty.
Not placing an extra close guard on
the amber fluid, someone stole it from
them.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
Hen Laid Two Eggs in One Day.

1t is declared that a hen never lays
more than one egg day, yet Charlie
Eaton Of Surrey will furnish an affi-
davit that he has hen that laid two
one day this week. His wife found one
perfect hard shell egg inside Of an
other.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
Farmers Picnic at Logan.

"A big farmers picnic is to be held
at Logan Friday of this week, the
Hecker club having invited in y NUM-
Der Of other clubs. A dandy time is
in store for those fortunate enough
to secure invitations.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
Willis Township Did Good Work.

Willis township offered 2-cent
bounty on gophers until June Is, and
the lads brot to the clerk, Henry Book,
more than 5000 tails. Most of the
gophers were caught early in the sea-
son when the most effective work
could be done. Clifford Harding brot
in over 500 tails.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17
Smedley Case to Towner.

The case of the State VS.. Smedley
will probably be tried at Towner.
Smedley was arrested charged with
embezzlement. He was formerly em-
ployed by D. A. Dinnie as bookkeep-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-17

RENTER WANTED for 1914. Pos
session given now. ITO acres to
summer fallow. Plenty hay and
water, 8 miles from town. Geo. T.
Murray, Berthold, N. D. 7-17-t2
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-09-19
MAN WHO SHAVED LINCOLN
SUICIDES-POVERTY

Decatur, ILL.,, Sept. 19.-Dalton
Steward, "a, who shaved Abraham
Lincoln and was favorite of the
martyred president, shot and killed
himself because of dependency over
the loss of his home through debt.
For sixty years Steward was bar
Der and Lincoln liked him so well that
for a time he persuaded him to leave
his trade and become janitor in the
Office of the Lincoln-Herndon law Of
flee in Springfield.
Steward was born in a wigwam in
North Carolina. He acted as ser
want to army officers in the war with
Mexico. Most of his life was spent
trying to ergain his title to govern
ment land in the West, and when he
had reduced himself to poverty, he
suicided.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-09-19

COMPARE SCHMIDT TO FAMOUS
CRIMINAL HOLMES
New York, Sept. 1o.-That Anna
Aumuller came to her death on Sept.
last in her apartment on the prem
ises at 68 Bradhurst avenue, New
York City, at the hands of Hans
Schmidt, was the verdict of the cor
oner's jury at the inquest conducted
in Jersey City, and the torso of the
girl and other exhibits in the case
were ordered turned over to the New
York authorities.
1t is the belief of the detectives that
Schmidt, priest and confessed muir
derer, forger and illegal practitioner,
had he remained at large, would have
rivaled the criminal record of Holmes,
the notorious Philadelphia murderer
of eleven persons.
Schmidt had apparently intended
to folio wthe scheme by which
Holmes escaped detection so long.
Detectives found a number of blank
death and birth certificates in his
trunk, and it would have been pos
sible for him to have forged these in
doing away with his victims, return
ing a report to the health authorities
that the person died a natural death.
The police found photographs of
a death certificate issued for Robert
Smith, 50, who died last April, and
they found that Schmidt had visited
the man twice in the capacity of
priest and officiated at the funeral. 1t
was probably Schmidt's intention to
make certificates from the photo
graphs, obliterating Smiths name,
but leaving the name of DR.. Slevin
as the attending physician.
The belief that Muret is related to
Schmidt was strengthened by re-
port from Aschafenbrug, Germany,
Schmidt's native town to the effect
that Muret is really Adolph Mueller,
Schmidt's cousin.
Reporters sent a note to Schmidt's
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-09-19

who never through the dreary night,
upon his pallet weeping sat, knows
We not We almighty power
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1913-01-22
SHOP OF SWELLDoM
SALE ATTRACTS MANY

Cecile Mum of the Shop of Swell
dom, who departs on January 2S for
Oakland where she will engage in
business, declared today that the
closing out sale she is now conduct
ing is the most successful sale she
has ever held during her long resi-
dence in this camp. 1t was announc-
ed at first that Mrs Mum would
leave Tonopah on the first Of the
month and that the sale would con
tinue until that date This was an
error for Mrs. Mum will leave on
the 2Sth and on her arrival in Oak
land will make arrangements for the
furnishing of shop in the heart
Of the fashionable business district
In the meantime all goods are being
sold at less than cost.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1913-01-22
COMBINATION AUTO FIRE
TRUCK BOUGHT BY BISHOP

The board Of trustees of Bishop.
Cal have purchased an auto com.
bination chemical and hose wagon
for fire use In that city The appa.
ratus cost $3.50 and is practically
the same that is being used by fire
departments in the larger cities, The
truck is of rs horsepower, has the
self starter attachment and is of
the Pope Hartford make. Five diff
ferent automobile manufacturing com.
panies submitted bids.
Bishop recently authorized bond
issue for the purchase of the truck
and ON the arrival of the machine
the California city will boast of one
of the most modern fire fighting
outfits for city of it's size in the
entire state.