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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-12-04

Last weeks Independent calls at
tention to a Willistonite who owns a
horse 26 years old that is still in the
harness and working every day, and
believes there isn't another horse in
the state in as good condition. But
the Independent is wrong. S. II.
Elliott of Mohall has horse 81 years
old that is as fat and sleek as a two
year-old and has worked in the har-
ness continually since that age:
Cricket" was raised by man named
Walker near Devils Lake and for sew
eral years was his driving horse. Mr..
Elliott bought him about Is years
ago, and while the horse has always
been family pet, yet he has done
his share Of hard work in the field
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-12-04

If you are rich and intend to do
good with your money, do not hug the
stuff till the breath leaves your wasted
frame, and leave a will, which the
grasping heirs will break. Tilden left
three millions for the library in New
York, but the heirs spoiled half of it
in lawsuit. Build your hospital, let
the orphans have it now, and have the
pleasure of seeing what good your
gold is doing. Inquire at this Office.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-12-04

No need of catching cold, you are
careful, say some New York doctors.
They advise "Four Dont's." Don't sit
in draft. Don't sleep in warm rooms.
Don't avoid fresh air. Don't stuff at
meals. We may add another. Don't
be afraid of exercise. Sweep, dust,
saw wood, shovel coal, walk. These
autos promise to make a generation
of helpless invalids. A walk Of three
miles day is good for anybody.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-12-04

If you wish to know how much
your finger or head is worth, have a
trial in court. A man got $50 for his
mustache last week, and girl $4,000
for her foot, but she wanted $4,000.
A year ago fellow got $1,000 from a
railroad for his leg, and wife $4,000
for her husband. She complained,
but the Judge said no money could get
another leg, but $4,000 might attract
another husband.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-12-04

This new-fangled Tango dance is
not popular everywhere. The Catho-
lie bishops forbid it, and now comes
Emperor William with his edict
against the performance by the offic-
ers in army and navy. If the Tango is
so perfectly innocent and respectable,
there would certainly be no opposition.
Just let any novel and ridiculous fash
ion start and always plenty to follow,
Oh judgment, the art fled to british
beasts.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-12-04

along with the others. During the
past fall Cricket was on the pillow every
day, and if appearances count for
anything he will work for many years
to come. Standing idle would be the
worst punishment the old fellow could
acknowledgements.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-12-04

The readers of this paper will no
doubt welcome a new feature in the
department edited by w. A. Peck,
representative of the Better Farming
movement. Mr.. Peck desires the club
members to cooperate with him and
they are doing so very nicely. Mr..
Peck has explained that thru his col
umns the farmers will not be "preach-
ed at" and this will no doubt prove to
be a happy innovation. Keep your
eye on Mr.. Peck's Cooperation de-
partment.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-12-04

Misses Alta Madsen and Francis
Titus, two popular seniors, in the Mi
not Normal, spent Thanksgiving with
out of town friends. Miss, Titus Wis
tied Berthold acquaintance, and Miss
Madsen Stanley friends.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-12-04
Get Seed Blanks Here.

c. A. Grow handed the Independent
q number Of entry blanks for the N. D.
Improved Seed Growers Contest,
which will be held at Fargo, Jan. 20
to "a, next We made mention Of this
contest in a recent issue Those wish
ing blanks may have same by calling
at this office. .
H. L. Bolley Of Fargo, who will
have charge Of the contest, will send
complete set of rules upon applica-
ton.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-12-04

J. H. Mccullough, for 33 years q
resident Of the state, stopped in Mi
not for visit with old friends enroute
to his home at Milton, N. D., from a
trip thru the Canadian northwest.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-12-04

Quinn Stevens Larsh died suddenly
at Crosby upon his return from Flax
ton. He had complained Of not feel
ing well and was found dead in his bed
at the hotel.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-12-04
MEMBER 81 !. ; q
JUSTICE.

Inc independent IS pleased to pub
lish report in another column of this
paper pertaining to the structural
work Of the Minot Normal school
buildings. Competent engineers went
over the work carefully and report
that it is first class in every particu-
lar. Ever since it was learned last
spring that the walls of the main
building were defective from one
source or another certain element
here has been spreading reports hith-
err and thither to give the impression
that the state was being grated 1t
is the wonder of the age to those who
do not thoroly understand the situa-
ton, that the buildings have not COL
lapsed long ago. To gaze upon some
Of the most magnificent structures of
the entire state is presumably great
disappointment to some of these muck
rakers.
Going back into ancient history, the
Independent knows that the state nor
NAL board knew of the imperfect con-
ditions of the wall at least a month
before the local Socialist organ set up
its mighty howl The board at the
time had taken measures to compel
the contractor to remedy the defects.
The board was likewise aware of the
imperfect condition of certain brick
bought for the job and the Indepen-
dent understands that this material
was condemned long before the public
was made aware of its condition. We
are not trying to whitewash the ones
who are to blame for these conditions
in the least, but we think the public |
ought to understand the truth in JUS
tice to the normal board. We could
have explained these matters long ago,
but first desired to await the report of |
the inspectors. The board was very
careful in selecting these inspectors.
One of them, we understand, the struc-
tural engineer from Grand Forks, is
a Socialist of the most pronounced
type. The other never has been a
particular friend to the contractor
The Independent hopes that the pub
lie will now understand the true facts.
The walls were at first defective.
These were torn out and new ones put
in. Competent superintendent rep
resenting the state have been on the
job continually and the work has been
done in a first class manner. The In
dependent believes the state is getting
a first class job and soon the Minot
Normal school will occupy the very
finest buildings in the west.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-09-05
rhss MitcheII A Bride.

The marriage of yesterday of Miss
Elizabeth Farnandis Mitchell, daughter
Of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard II.
Mitchell, Of this city, to her cousin, Mr..
Walter r. Mitchell, son Of the late Mr..
and Mrs Hugh Mitchell, OF Charles
County, Md, at the country home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. George Conway, near
West Chester, Pa, was of great inter-
est and caused much surprise to their
friends in Baltimore. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. A. E. C,atten-
bury, Of Holy Trinity Protestant
Episcopal Church, West Chester. The
bride, who was gwen in marriage By
Mr.. Conway, wore gown Il white
point d'esprit over white
satin, hat OF white tulle and carried
a bouquet Of lilies Of the valley. Mr..
Hugh Mitchell was his brothers. best
man.
After wedding breakfast Mr.. and
Mrs. Mitchell left for motor trip. and
on their return they will occupy their
new home, s63 Park avenue. The
bride is sister Of Mrs j, e. G. Watts,
formerly Miss Mary Dorsey Mitchell,
who, with Mr.. Watts and their daugh-
ter, recently returned from Europe,
where they spent the summer travelling
on the Continent, and her brother, DR..
James Farnandis Mitchell, is one OF
most prominent surgeons Of Washing
ton Sun Of Tuesday.
Mr.. Mitchell is well known in this
county where he spent his boyhood
days. Our congratulations.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-09-05

Mr.. Leon Bailey only son of Mrs.
Alice Bailey, Of this town, has been ap.
pointed Assistant Postmaster here vice
Nh. Percival E. Clarke, who resigned.
Young Bailey is bright and polite
young man whom we believe is well
qualified for the post and will make a
most efficient assistant to our excellent
Postmaster. Mr.. Clarke who severed
bis connection with the Post Office in
order to attend college this fall has
been assistant to Postmaster Bowie
since the latter's ineumbency. lie has
made most capable. excellent and ~
iicent officer, serving the public with
every satisfaction While the public
will regret to lose his services all join
the Maryland Independent in wishing
him success in his college work as well
as in life's work in the future.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-09-05

Saint PETERS Church, Washington
D. c., wa the scene Of a pretty we'd
ding m Wednesday evening when Miss
Irene J mes and Mr.. J. Hubert jenkins
were joined IN the holy bonds Of we'd
lock. Both the bride and groom are
natives Of this county. The bride
Is a granddaughter Of the late Thomas
A. Jones, famous from the incidents Of
The Civil War, and is a lady OF foe cul-
ture aud bril- liant attachments and is a
great favoriie among her host Of friends
and relatives in this County and WASH
ington. The groom Is brother Of
Mr. ] wis Jenkins Of Hughesville and
has a, hiev d much success as q travel
Ing salesman throughout the county.
After the wedding sumptuous repast
was served at the home OF the bride,
after which the happy couple departed
~ the 7 p IN train for Philadelphia,
thence to New York where the groom
is now engaged in business. Our con-
gratulations
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-09-05
LA PLATA DEFEATS INDIAN
HEAD.

A. W. w. WOODCORr,
Secretary.


The last years Champions came back
into their own on Saturday when they
took Indian Head this years Champions
Of the Southern Maryland League into
camp by the score Of to 2 in the best
played and most brilliant game played
in the league this season. 1t was a
pitchers battle and Griffin Mudd who
was on the mound for La Plata got the
best Of it. pitching gilt edged ball.
Both teams put up fine fielding
game and the spectators were given a
real treat.
Indian Head got her only two runs
in the second inning and La Plata scored
Der three runs in the fourth. Martin
got hit, G. Mudd followed with a two
Dagger when Matthews came to the bat
and sent the sphere flying in deep cent
er field for what appeared be three
bagger but he not only scored Martin
AID MI ID but made he four bases him
self due to lall by the crntsr fielder.
Neither side was abe u score during
the remainder Of the game
The score by innings.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-09-05

The Orphans Court met on Tuesday
with a full bench present. The follow
ing business was transacted:
Remuneration Of Geoage /. Chesley,
Nora F. Chesley. Rufus Chesley James
f. Chesley. VIM J. Chesley, Bernard
S. Chesley, Charles W. Chesley,
Laundes Chesley, Margaret Chesley and
J. l.. Chesley to administer on the per-
sonal estate Of George F. Chesey, late
Of Charles county, deceased, fled. APP
plication made by Mary Z Chesley Tor
letters Of administration, bond hxed at
$500.
Remuneration of T. Garfield jenkins
and j. Morris Jenkins, to administer
on the personal estate of John Asbury
Jenkins, deceased, filed Application
for letters Of administration on said
estate. Bond fixed at 5000.
First guardianship account of Ferdi-
nand G, Cooksey, guardian to Ethel @.
jackson, filed, approved and ordered to
be recorded.
Court adjourned to meet in regular
session Tuesday, Sept IS, 1913.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-09-05
Colonization Promoters Visit The
County.

A number Of gentlemen interested in
colonization visited the county during
the week looking over the conditions
here looking to colonization of foreign
ers here. They appeared much pleased
with our county and we hope they will
be able to bring people here aud build
up the county, Among those in the
party were: Messrs. Clement Ticker,
Director of Colonization; W. II. Manss,
General Manager Of the Southern Set
tlemeut and. Development Organization;
John A. Tschantre, Secretary, and F..
DeSales Mudd. superintendent of the
Bureau of Immigration Of this State.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-09-05

J Mr.. Maddox Dorset and his bride
have returned from the South, and II is
said will make their future home in
this County. Sensible young people.
Miss Cray, daughter Of TX
senator Gray, Naniemoy. has been pay
Ing visit to her friend Miss
Marguerite Gardiner, Bolton.
We call the attention Of our readers
to the advertisements Of the postponed
Newport tournament which will be held
on Wednesday. September nth. At
tend it and help the congregation O
this church.
In no place in Southern Maryland
can you fare better and get more hos
pitable and excellent treatment than at
Hotel La Plata. One meeting with the
proprietor Mr.. Albert Lomax will con-
vince you. advt'
Faith is virtne-but with some poll
ticiAns IL is only made to BE- broken
It is a bad rule that don't wogk both
ways,
Ri. Rev. Bishop Corrigan. Of Balti-
more, will visit the county shortly for
the purpose Of administering Confirm
ton. A strict obligation exists for all
Catholics to receive this sacrament
once during life.
One Of the County Commissioners
and the head OF the road corps in the
first district both drove over the road
between Rel Alton and La Plata on
Tuesday last but it is noticeable that
none Of the bad mud holes have been
filed with gravel. Unless they are at
tended to soon neither one Of these
gentlemen will be able to use that road
to get to La Plata.
The La Plata Camp Of Modern Wood
men gave a delightful fish dinner at
Chapel Point on Monday last which
was well attended Those in attendance
enjoyed dne diuner and the entertain
ment given there was highly appreeiat-
ed BY all. The membership Of the As
ISOLATION is rapidly growing and be-
coming more and more useful to the
A communication was received from
Captain GRAY at half past ten O'Clock
Yesterday morning, too late TO be set
up for publication. We have to say,
however, in connection Herewith that
his name is in the official lists of candi-
dates.
The official list was not given the
press for publication until last week
when his name appeared therein aud is
again therein published this week.
Furthermore our genial Judge
should know that be has been con-
tinuously in office FOR TIN YEARS and
in office now, therefore, being SO
we'll known he does not need
He is genial
popular, and will get many republican
votes and those he does not get will
not be because he is not belilSed but be-
cause Of the geographical position Of
his habitat. 1t is unfortunate but
nevertheless the fact that ali the Offices
ought not be centralized in Bryantnwn
District,
Our good friends name was not even
mentioned by his now professed friends
in the Republican conference.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-09-05

A quiet marriage was soleminlzed at
st. Dominick's Catholic Church on
Wednesday August 9th, when Miss
Mary V Posey, Of this county and Mr..
Horace Burdal, of Birmingham, Alaba-
ma, were made man and wife by the
pastor Of that church. The wedding
took place att 80 o'clock ia the pres
ence of several close friends of the
happy couple. The bride is a ldaugh-
ter of the late Mr.. and Mrs. William D.
Posey, Of this county, and sister Of
Mr. sydney Posey, the prominent young
merchant at Issue, this county.
The groom is well known travelling
salesman in the South. They will make
heir future home in Birmingham, Ala
bama Our congratulations.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-09-05
Strengthen Weak Kidneys.

Don't suffer longer with weak kidneys
You eau get prompt relief by taking
Electric Bitters, that wonderful remedy
praised by women everywhere. Start
with bottle to-day, you viii soon feel
like a new woman with ambition to
work, without fear Of pain. Mr.. John
Bowling of San Francisco, writes:-
Gratitude for the wonderful effect Of
Electric Bitters prompts me TOO write.
1t cured my wife when all else failed,
Good for the liver as well. Nothing
better for indigestion or biliousness.
Price SOC and Si.00 at advt.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-09-05

No matter how chronic yourcough OF
how severe your turoat or lung ailmsnl
is, DR.. Kings New Discovery will sure.
iy felp you: it may save your life -
Stiiiman Green. of Malichite, Col.
writes: Two doctors said had con
sum ption and could not live two years
! used Dr. Kings New Discovery and
am alive and well " Your money re-
funded " it fails to benefit you. The
best home remedy for coughs, colds,
throat and lung troubles. Price soc.
aud $l.00. Guaranteed by advt.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-09-05
La Plata and Indian Head To Contest
For Prize.

A series of three games Of base
bail have been arranged between La
Plata and Indian Head, for prize
which will be given the winner Of two
games out Of three. The players will
be confined to the league players.
These are two Of the strongest teams
in the Southern Maryland League and
the games are looked forward to with
much interest. The schedule appears
ia another column as to the dates Of the
games.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-09-05
Don't Let Baby suffer With Lczema
And Skin EruLtions.

Babies need perfect skin-covering.
Skin eruption cause them not only in
tense suffering but hinders their
growth. DR.. Hohson's Eczema ONT
nent can be relied on for relief and
permanent cure of suffering babie,
whose skin eruptions have made their
life miserable s.Our baby was aiflict-
cd with breaking ont of the skin all
over the face and scalp. We tried Dr.
hobson's Eczema Ointmen5 and were
oyerioyed TO see baby cured before one
box was nsed' writes Mrs. Strublsr,
Dubuque, Iowa. All druggists. or by
mail, soc.
Pteiffer Chemical Company,
st. Louis, $40. philadelphia, Pa.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-09-05
stricken with Appendicitis

Mr.. Cleveland Vernon was stricken
sick last week and called in his physi-
clan. DR., G. o. Monroe. who diagnosed
his case as appendicitis. The Doctor
Immediately took his patient to sibey
Hospital where he was successfully
operated on and is we are glad to state
improving rapidly.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-09-05


The senior Editor has received thp
following letter from Mr.. A. W. Wood.
cort Secretary to senator jackson
which speaks for Itself.
UNITED STATES SENATE.
September 1. 1918.
Mn. ADRIAN posKy,
la PLATA. ND.
DKAR SIR. senator Jackson has The
right TO designate one principal and
three alternates for appointment to the
United States Naval Academy, the en-
trance examinations to be held In Feb.
ruary or April 1914 Believing that
the best interests of the Navy can b.
promoted bj recruiting its officers after
the widest competition among the peo-
Die co whom the Navy belongs, and be-
lieving that every boy in Maryland Of
the required age should have the op-
portunity 70 enter the Naval Academy,
he has decided to make these appoint
ments as the result Of a competitive ex-
animation TO be- held on October y,
1918, by the Civil Service Commission
at the usual places ia Baltimore,
Hagerstown, Frederick, Cumberland,
Washington. Salisbury and possibly
Easton. The examination viii last six
hours and ths subject matter will be
similar to the usual entrance exsmi
nations to the Naval Academy. These
examinations will be open to every boy
In Maryland who is Of the proper age
and has the proper physical require
ments. 1t will simply be necessary for
The applicant to ill out the blanks
furnished by the examining officer on
on the day Of the examination.
Senator Jackson will regard il as a
great favor II you viii give this an
nouucement as much publicity as pos
sible in order that the opportunity to
enter the Academy may be as wide as
possible
Yours very TRULY,
A. W. w. WOODCORr,
Secretary.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-09-05
FOR RENT.

THE OLD ESTABLISHED STORE,
at POMFRET, now being put in first
class repair, also BLACKSMITH
SHOP, possession given at once.
7. YATES ROBY,
951S. Pomiret. Md.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-09-05
OFFICIAL LISTS OF
Registration Officers

TIE Following is the official list Of
Registration OFFICERS, appointed by
! the Board of Supervisors Of Elec-
tion for Charles County, in conformity
with the statues regulating such ZAP
poiutments, to serve in the capacities
IF Registration Officers and Judges of
the Primary and regular election, 1918.
First District, F Wills Posey, Rep,
Robert 7 Barbour. Dem.
Second District, Charles d Carpenter,
Rep, William A Copsey, Dem.
Third District, E n Henderson, Rep,
Raymond Speake, Dem.
Fourth District. William E Simpson,
Rep, Richard I Wheatley, Dem.
Fifth District, Harvey Hayden, Rep,
r. p. FL tchins, Dem.
Sixth District, Verbal @ Adams, Rep,
Milton Roby, Dem
0Seventh District. ..................
Rep, r Turner HALEY, Dem.
Eighth District, W Montgomery,
Rep, G Albert bowling, Dem.
Ninth DistriA, B. F. Henderson,
Rep, Jesse Herbert, Dem.
]. II. HOWARD, Pres.
By order Of the Board
WILLIAM CROFT, Clerk.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-09-05
FOR SHERIFF.

MEssRs EDITORS;
Please announce that I am a candi-
date for Sheriff Of { harles County.
Believing that my record as an ofiic-
er has been efficient and entirely salts
factory to sli, will confidently await
the decision OF the Republican voters
at the coming primaries, and earnest
ly ask their ordial support.
HENRY A. PENN.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1913-09-05
Official Lists
..OF,...
Candidates for Nominations


In compliance with Article 80 OF the
Public General Laws Of Mar land. the
Board Of Supervisors Of Elections for
Charles county herewith publish below
a list Of candidates for nomina, ons
fled with said Board.
Republican State Ticket.
For United STA Is Senate (sN " r,ro)
RIO AS PARRAN,
Calvert County
For Comptroller Of the Treasury,
OLIVER S. NETzEROTT,
Prince Georges County.
For Clerk Of Court OF Appeals,
AUGUSTUS NJ. DENHARD,
Of Baltimore City.
Republican County Ticket.
For State Senator,
JOHN F. MUD,
For House, Of Delegates;
FREDERICK STONE PoSEY,
CHARLES N. DEMENT,.
For Treasurer,
THOMAS NORMAN.
For Sheriff,
RUDOLPH BURROUGHS,
HENRY A. PENN.
For County Commissioner,
JOHN W. OWEN,
MARCENA O. GRAY,
For State Central Committee,
ADRIAN PosEY,
LEIGH NJ. SWITZERLAND,
ROBERT PRICE.
For Delegates to State Convention,
VERBAL c. ADAMS,
BENJAMIN B. COMPTON,
WILLIAM HANSON.
Democratic State Ticket.
For United States Senator(Short Term
BLAIR LEE,
Montgomery County.
For Comptroller Of the Treasury,
EMERSON G. HARRINGTON,
Dorchester County.
For Clerk Of Court Of Appeals,
CALEB c. MAGRUDER,
Prince GEORGES County.
Democratic County Ticket.
For State Senator,
JOHN MATTHEW'S,
For Treasurer,
J. NEALE HAMILTON.
For Sheriff,
GEORGE W. ADAMS,
For Delegates to State Convention.
JULIAN C. BLAtKLoCK,
p. ERNEST SAS, GER,
R. LAURIE MIT.AGLL.s
For State Central Committea,r
WALTER l. SWITZERLAND,
WALTER ]. MITCHELL,
LOUIS @. CARRICO,
J, II. HOWARD,
PRICE GRAY,
STANLEY X. BURCH,
Board OF Elections Supervisors for
Charles County.
WILLIAM CROFT, Clerk.