The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-01-02
AROUND THE CITY

l.. c. Binman Of this city, is max
ing some fine willow baskets. the
material for which he gathered along
Mouse river. Mr.. Hinman uses only
Il jack knife and an awl. He learn.
cd the are from an old German in Min
nesota years ago land follows tho
work only as past time. II takes
two days to make medium sized
basket aud as they retail FOR only II
dollar each, he doesn't make any
money out Of the work.
Prof. A. G. Crane leaves for May
Vile today. where he will attend a
meeting Of the normal board Of the
state Before his return to Mtnot, he
will visit the Moorhead, MIMI, nor.
NAL and the Fargo Agricultural COL
ego.
The Woodmen are arranging for an
enjoyable dance following the install
Iation of the newly elected officers,
Jan. 8,
Mrs. X. C. Sweet Of Ryder recelv-
ed $500 diamond for Christmas
gift from her son, who is a wealthy
New England shoe manufacturer.
The Burlington Reporter has teen
suspended.
Our old Des Laos friend ]. A. Pet
tit, was in Minot Saturay. He in.
forms US that he has rented his farm
and will hold sale In March, after
which he will go to Parma, Ida, to
live for at least year. Des Laos
will lose one Of her best citizens.
Lee Feehan, one Of the 1ndepend-
ent's force, was severely injured Fri
day when a heavy form fell, striking
him on the foot. He.is enjoying ~
a weeks vacation.
Peter Ehr, who was severely in
jured In a runaway the day Of the
Shields funeral is recovering but
has been confined to his home since
the accident.
Fl. E. Smith Of Joplin, Mont. is
visiting relatives and friends in this
vicinity. Mr.. Smith VINO formerly
resided north Of the city, filed on
half section of choice land two miles
from Joplin. Crops were good last
season, fax aeraging 16 bushels and
wheat nearly Is. Wages were $3.50
day. He broke 800 acres of sod
last summer with steam outfit.
James Flatland, cashier Of the
Union National bank, has been under
the weather for several days.
John Boardman, who fled on q half
section OF the kings domain near Ma
pie Creek, Sask., is back visiting
friends.
dad" Marsh ~ reported to have
discovered a new comet at 4 O'Clock
the other morning. dad" usually
finds some plausible excuse for get
ting up early.
Mrs. Grace Storing, sister of Tony
NUM-. Of this city, and Frank NUM-
OF Devils Lake, died at her home at
Dodson, Mont, afer brief illness.
She had but recently married.
| Walter Bond left today for Bowbells
and tomorrow he will lie joined by C..
F.. Davidson, senator-elect from Por-
tai, and Clark, senator-elect from
Renville county, when they will leave
/. for Bismarck to attend the session
of the Legislature that is at hand.
The representatives from this district
will leave the latter part of this
week.
The four days. old baby Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Kelly died at Burlins-
ton Dec. 20. The remains were in
tered IN the Burlington cemetery.
Many friends extend sympathy to
the sorrowing parents.
Mrs. J. W. Rowan was taken SER
iously i'll Wednesday at her home In
Eastwood park.
J. A. Baudry of Carpio is in the
city today, enroute home from visit
with friends in Minneapolis.
We hereby acknowledge receipt Of
a fine Xmas turkey frog u. and
Mrs. Lee Miller Of Gra1H The
editor of this Illuminated ectual-
ly been feasting on 50 good
'hings-sent in by frieud lat he
has the govt, but he'll nj on a
strictly vegetable diet unit u close
Of the holiday festivities. nj !.