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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
MRS. SARAH CLARK
DIES AT TACOMA
FORMER MINOT RESIDENT PASS
ES AWAY AT RIPE OLD AGE
DAUGHTER FORMERLY WAS
A TEACHER IN MINOT SCHOOL.

Mrs. Sarah A. Clark, mother of Miss
Ida Clark, who taught in the Minot
schools for years, passed away re-
Gently at Tacoma, WASH, where she
had made her home for number of
years. Many of our older residents
remember Mrs. Clark we'll, who was
greatly beloved by all her acquaintan-
ces. The following from Tacoma pa
per will be read with interest:
Mrs. Sarah Clark, aged 85, died of
heart trouble last night at her home
in Larchmont, Tacoma, following an
illness of several months. She was
born in Codington, Tiaga county, Pa,
in August, 1928, and was pioneer in
Minnesota, removing to Austin in
that state in 1856. Her husband, An
drew J. Clark, was member Of the
Bird Minnesota regiment and died in a
hospital from a wound shortly before
the close Of the Civil war. Mrs. Clark
had lived in Tacoma six years. She is
survived by one daughter, Miss Ida
Clark, a teacher in the Fern Hill pub
lie school; one son, Ferdinand, of Min
nesota, and two grand daughters, Miss
Nina G. and Miss Neva E. johnson Of
Larchmont. Funeral services will be
held from the residence at 2 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon. 1nterment will
be in Tacoma cemetery, Rev. w. A..
Moore of the First Christian church
officiating.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
Reward OFFERED FOR
ONE ALBERT HARTLEY
SHERIFF AT INTERNATIONAL
FALLS, MINI, SENDS CARDS
OF INQUIRY CONCERNING AD-
VERTISING SOLICITOR.

Cards from Sheriff Thos. P. White
of International Falls, Mimi, con-
corning one Albert Hartley, alias Har-
ris, Perry, Muensing, etc, arrived in
Minot this morning. This man is
wanted for grand larceny and forgery
at international Falls, MINI. He is
described as feet 10 inches tall, COM
plexion and hair light, eyes blue; age
about "a, weight about las pounds,
smooth faced, wore dark Norfolk suit,
black felt hat with rim turned down,
and black shoes. Smoked cigarettes,
and very reserved in manner. OF
genteel appearance, convincing talk.
er. He is an advertising solicitor and
printer. The sheriff declares that he
is pickpocket an all-around crook
and efforts are being made to land
him. He left International Falls the
night Of July Is. The sheriff offers
$25 reward.
It is not known whether this man
is the same who worked in Minot for
some time or not, but the description
tallies in many particulars. A. J.
Hartley left sMinot some weeks ago
but no one here seems to know just
where he is located.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
NO VOTE ON TARIFF
BILL Until. OCTOBER
SENATOR M'CUMBER, WHO WAS
IN MINOT THIS MORNING, is
OF OPINION THAT TARIFF
BILL WILL NOT BE ACTED UP
ON UNTIL EARLY IN OCTOBER.

That no vote on the tariff bill will
be taken before early in October, is
the opinion of Senator P. ]. McCum-
Der, who was in Minot for short time
this morning.
The senator was here on business
and left before noon.
He stated that there was little
chance Of defeating the planks in the
tariff bill providing for free wheat
and flour, although the republicans
from North Dakota are doing their
best to do so.
TIE democrats, he stated, have a
good working majority, and seem de-
termined to force the tariff bill as it
now stands.
Senator McCumber was called west
by the illness of his daughter, who is
now improving, however, and the SEN
ator will return to Washington in a
few days.
He is taking leading part in the
fight against the tariff bill.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
whitney IS ON
rifle TEAM NOW
FIRST MEMBER OF co. d. TO
MAKE THIS RECORD - BOYS
RETURN FROM CAMP.

Co. D returned Monday night from
Devils Lake where they spent ten days
in camp: The boys all had an enjoy
able and profitable outing and return
ed well pleased with the results. The
discipline in camp was unusually
good this year. Not one of the thirty
seven men comprising the local COM
pany received reprimand.
Second Lieut.. Whitney is now a
member of the North Dakota rife
team, being the eleventh man in place.
This is the first time that any member
of Co. D has made this team. Mr..
Whitney will shoot with the team at
Camp Perry, Ohio, and will leave Far
go August 8. The team will spend a
month at Camp Perry
Sergeant N. E. Whiting who left
Minot two months ago to accept po-
sition with the Independent Telephone
Co., at Fargo, has received the perma-
nent position of Com. Sergt. of the
Regiment.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
]. J. BEECHLEY MAR
R0WLY ESCAPES DEATH
NORTH PRAIRIE FARMER RIDING
A BICYCLE WAS RUN OVER
BY AUTOMOBILE - MACHINE
STOPPED JUST IN TIME.

J. j. Beeghley, we'll known farm
er living north of the city, came near
being killed Thursday when an auto
driven by Eugene DISCARD collided
with the bicycle he was riding. The
accident happened at the Belyea ave-
nue. bridge, and Mr.. Beeghly does
not blame Mr.. DISCARD in the least.
Mr.. DISCARD was running his auto
very slowly and stopped shortly after
the bicycle was struck. Mr.. Beeghly
fell under the machine and when the
auto was stopped the rear wheel was
within a few inches Of his neck. He
was bruised slightly and is a little
lame on account of the auto pressing
him to the ground. His bicycle was
sadly disfgured. Had the auto run
few inches farther Mr.. Beeghly's neck
undoubtedly would have been broken.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
MRS. NEIL BROWNLEE.

Mrs. Neil Brownlee, age %, died Of
paralysis at her home on Roach Ave.,
early Sunday morning.
Mrs. Brownlee was born in Brook
vile, Penn, Mar. Z, 1885; was married
to Neil Brownlee in 1908; came to Mi
not as bride and has been a resident
of North Minot ever since.
Mrs. Brownlee was a devoted and
loving wife and mother, q kind and
generous friend and her sudden death
has cast a gloom over the entire
neighborhood in which she was most
highly respected. Her life has been
such that as Halleck has said:
"None knew her but to love her
Nor named her but to praise"
Mrs. Brownlee leaves behind be-
reaved husband, two small children
and numerous relatives and friends.
Mr.. Brownlee left with the remains
Monday afternoon for Brookville
where interment will be made in the
family cemetery.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
THOUSANDS ATTEND
MAGIC CITY PICNIC
MINOT CLOSED UP SHOP FOR
THE DAY AND THE PEOPLE
ALL HAD A FINE TIME-THE
SPORTS COMMITTEE DID GOOD
WORK. ,- y q eS sa1

We don't know just who first thot
OF a Minot picnic, but believe it was
O. M. Champlin, president of the COM
mercial club. At any rate several
thousand citizens of Minot and sur
rounding country can thank the orig
inator of the plan for one of the hap
piest days of their life The picnic
was held at the East park Tuesday
and it is estimated that a crowd Of
nearly three thousand attended. The
day was ideal, just cool enough for
the fat mans race and the other sup
ernatural athletic events. The spot
selected for the days events was we'll
chosen. Hundreds journeyed to the
grounds early with lunch baskets and
spent complete day under the beau
tiful trees. Minot shut up shop for
the day. Most of the stores closed
all day long and by ten o'clock there
was about as much activity on the
streets as at Bismarck on Sunday.
The Metropolitan City Band play
ed during the day. At two o'clock the
athletic contests began. There were
potato races for the women and boys,
foot races for the young ladies and the
married women, the young men and the
fats. The married ladies defeated the
single ladies in a tug of war. 1t is
presumed that the misses were afraid
of running their finery. The Elks had
a walk-away in tug of war with the
U. c. T. team. John Bates carried
off honors in the fat mans race and
says he hasn't run so fast since the
time he was chased by gentleman
cow back in Illinois. The editor of
this illumination managed to get Sec
ond place but might have done bet
ter had he not waited so long for
Judge Davis, F. B. Lambert and
Frank Youngman, who came trailing
along in the dust.
The baseball game between the
Elks and the Commercial club team
resulted in tie in the fifth inning.
The game was called on account of
darkness. c. H. McManus as umpire
won renown for his rotten decisions.
In the evening the young folks and
some of the older ones danced at a
large pavilion built in the park, to
music furnished by Quigley's orches-
ira. Taken all in all, it was mighty
pleasant day spent away from the
cares of business.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
M|LDE GIVEN
HIS FREEDOM
OREGON SCHOOL TEACHER WHO
CAME HERE TO STAY LOCAL
ATTORNEY LEFT FOR CALL
FORNIA NEVER TO RETURN.

Milde, the Oregon school teacher
who arrived here several weeks ago
with the avowed intention of Staying
F. B. Lambert, the attorney, was Civ
en- his freedom Wednesday after be-
ing confined in the county Jail for sew.
eral weeks. Milde gave himself up tc
the sheriff after making known the
object of his visit here. 1t was thot
that the man was insane to a degree
but he promised to leave for Califor-
mia never to return. He left for the
west yesterday afternoon.
Milde formerly lived in this county
and having some domestic trouble, he
went to Oregon where he taught
school. His wife secured a divorce
and Atty. Lambert represented her
in the action.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
THREE MORE CASES
TO M'HENRY COUNTY,

Knute 7. Hagen, clerk Of the dis
trict court, returned from Towner
Wednesday evening to secure the rec.
ords in the two cases against Olaf A.
Olson and the embezZlement case
against w. A. Smedley, which were
transferred to McHenry county. Olaf
Olson is charged with fracturing the
prohibition law. His bell hop, colored
fellow, was convicted and he claimed
that Olson was implicated. Those
who know Mr.. Olson best do not be-
lieve he is guilty of the crime. He no
doubt has his faults but he would
hardly stoop to engage in this kind of
business. He is one of Minot's veal
thiest citizens and spent considerable
of his money on improvements that
have benefited this city.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
Foot Bros. Locate at Choteau, Mon

Foot Bros. Locate at ChOteau, Mont
l.. A. Foot, the well known Kalis-
pell, Mont, attorney, has located at
Choteau, Mont, where he is associated
in law with his brother, Ralph, grad
uate of the North Dakota State uni
versity. Choteau is good town on
the G. N. and Milwaukee railways and
prospects are very bright. There will
be some very good business openings
as sobn as trains are started. G. N
trains will begin running Oct. l and
the Milwaukee will fall into line in the
spring.
J. H. Ostrander, aged 65 years,
whose wife resides on homestead
near Mercer, N. D., disappeared from
Aberdeen, S. D. He left a note stat
ing he intended to commit suicide and
asked his sons to defray his funeral
expenses as his wife was not able. He
attempted suicide twice before.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
STAFF TAKEN TO
T0WNFR FOR TRIAL
FARMER CHARGED WITH MUIR
DERING HIS WIFE is BEING
TRIED IN M'HENRY COUNTY
THIS WEEk-MANY WITNESS
ES SUMMONED.

The case of the State VS.. John staff,
the north prairie farmer charged with
numbering his wife, by shooting her
while she was hiding in a barrel, is
being tried at Towner, McHenry coun-
ty, before Judge Burr this week. The
city Monday and upon motion of E.
R. Sinkler, attorney for the defense,
for change of venue, Judge Leighton
granted it and set the trial for Town
er, to begin Wednesday morning. AS
sistant States Attorney Carroll and
L. j. Palda, Jr., are representing the
state. Scores of witnesses have been
summoned. 1t is believed that the
case will not be long drawn out.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
PLANS FOR CORNER STONE
LAYING ARE COMPLETE,

1t is likely that special train will
be run from Velva Friday to allow
the summer school students and 9TH
ers to attend the laying of the corner
stone for the Minot Normal school.
Plans are complete for the event and
are the same as published in the In
dependent last week. The ceremonies
will be held between 10 o'clock and
noon. In the afternoon the visitors
will be given a launch ride up the riv-
er and an auto ride about the city.
Gov. Hanna will be present and in ad-
dition to his address, Supt. Taylor and
Pres. Crane will speak.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
Farmer Mccoy.

Paul Mccoy received a letter from
his mother who is living on the Mccoy
ranch near Corpus Christie, Texas,
stating that Mrs. King, millionaire
ranch owner, had started construc-
ton Of a 100000 ranch house about
fifteen miles from the place. This will
be the costliest ranch house in the
world. Mr.. Mccoy has several thous-
and dollars worth Of improvements
on his farm and he now has drove
of hundred porkers. Mr.. Mccoy
will visit the farm next fall.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
VELVA COUPLE CELEBRATE
THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING

Mr. and Mrs. liver Gjelstad celebrat.
ed their golden wedding July %. II
is estimated that a crowd of 300 at
tended the function which was per
haps the greatest of the kind in the
history Of McHenry county. Mr.. and
Mrs. Gjelstad have been residents of
the county for thirty years, coming
from the Red river valley in wagons
drawn by oxen. The Gjellstads are
among the most highly respected cit
liens of the county.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24

Miss Lena Davis who has been Wis
iting at the home of her brother,
Warren, at Great Falls, Mont, re-
turned today.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Scofield are en-
joying an outing at Lake Epsilon,
where they have a summer cottage.
Miss LULU D. Ross Of St. Paul and
Geo. E. Sitting Of Underwood were
married in this city Tuesday evening
by the Rev. E. w. Erickson. The GER
emory was performed at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Sanders, the bride
being niece of Mrs. Sanders.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
FIVE WARD CO. BOYS AT
BOYS ENCAMPMENT.

Five boys from Ward county are
attending the Farm Boys Encamp-
ment at Grand Forks. They are Carl
Wallin, Minot; Arthur Olson, Berth
old; Walter Cotton, Burlington; Olaf
3Aakraam, Norwich, Perry Aos, Sur
rey.
These boys were appointed by w.
"A. Peck, better farming supervisor,
who will leave for the Forks himself
to lecture to the boys on problems Of
practical farming.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
ALLEN TRIAL TO
Start Monday
MKENZIE COUNTY MURDER
CASE is TO BE HEARD IN
MINOT.

A murder case from Mckenzie
county will be tried before Judge X.
E. Leighton in district court which is
now in session in Minot.
The defendant is Tom Allen of
Schafer, who is alleged to have killed
a rival for the affections of his sweet
heart.
His attorneys have had the case re-
moved from Mckenzie county to Ward
county on the ground of prejudice.
His defense is expected to be insan-
ity.
The case is scheduled to be heard
Monday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
DEATH Of NORWICH
YOUNG WOMAN
NORA HESKIN, DAUGHTER OF
OLE HESKIN, DIED FROM TU-
BERCULOSIS.

Thos.. Doyle, a former employe of
this office, now a switchman in the
Winnipeg wards, visited Minot friends
this week. Mr.. and Mrs. Doyle were
called to Norwich by the death of
Mrs. Doyle's sister, Miss Nora Hes
kin, the 2O-year-old daughter of Ole
Heskin, who died Thursday from tu-
berculosis. The funeral was held
Friday, the remains being inferred at
Norwich,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
STAFF CASE IS NOW
BEING TRIED At T0WNER
To License Dance Halls.

The city commission has passed an
ordinance licensing all public dance
halls at the rate of 81 a month, IL
censes to be renewed monthly. In the
event that the laws are not respected,
the president of the board may re-
woke the license.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
White Man Fights Cinnamon.

A white man and two Chinks had
q lively fight back Of the New York
Cafe Friady morning. The white man
got the best Of the melee and when a
number Of other Chinks came running
with sticks and chairs, several inter-
fered and allowed the Caucausian to
almost annihilate the Mongolians.
The men were arrested.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24

The Ladies' Aid Of the Bethania
church are being entertained at the
beautiful home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Nels
Saugstad east Of the city this after
noon. They were conveyed by autos.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24

A man under the influence Of liquor
nearly drowned in Mouse river Mon
day night, at the end Of First street.
He attempted to walk the sewer pipe
and fell into deep water, but was res
cued. His wife accompanied him
home.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
Lynch Woman Cannot Live.

VIM. =. Burke, well known Lynch
farmer, has been spending, consid-
cradle Of his time in the city with
his wife, who is in q precarious condi-
ton at the hospital. Physicians have
no hopes for her recovery as she has
tuberculosis Of the bones Of the hip
and one of the lower limbs. An oper-
alton was performed but this did not
give relief.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
Death Of Tlagus Child.

Margaret, the 1-year-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Brugman, who
reside on a large ranch near Tagus,
died last week Of intestinal trouble.
Mr.. Brugman is brother Of DR..
Brugman, Minot's specialist.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24

Adolph Hoelseher and VIM. Wern-
reseh, farmers living north of Minot,
were arrested by the sheriff Tuesday
charged with assault and battery. A
third farmer named Gruelberg swore
out the complaint, stating that he was
beat up by the two Saturday night.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
Pigger Sentenced.

Chas. Irving, arrested Saturday
charged with plugging, pleaded guilty
before Judge Murray, who sentenced
him to serve 80 days and fined him
5000. In case the fine is not paid he
will serve 80 days longer.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
Nelson Accepts Bismarck Job.

John H. Nelson decided Monday to
accept the position of deputy state
auditor under Auditor Carl Jorgenson.
Mr.. Nelson will take charge Of his
work at Bismarck about Aug. l. His
position as deputy county treasurer
has not yet been filled.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24

M. T. Dalquist was one Of a party
of fishers at Strawberry Lake early
in the week. Within short time 500
fine perch had been pulled out, which
afforded an enjoyable fish dinner at
the Leland for Mr.. Dalquist and
friends Tuesday evening.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
Mrs. Bond Taken hi.

Mrs. S. w. Bond was taken severely
i'll at the home Of her son, Senator w.
r. Bond, Wednesday evening, and it
not recover.
Senator Bond, who was at Bowbells
his mother is much better this morn
ing.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24

The present value Of binder Irvine
in Minot seems to be IL 1-2 cents per
pound. Not more than half as much
Irvine will be used this year as last 50
there will be no shortage.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
Kelley Convicted.

Frank Kelley of Makoti was con-
victed of the sale of liquor, in the
district court, late Wednesday after
noon, after the jury had been out only
a short time. This is Kelley's second
offense.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24

WORK WANTED-Man and wife, ex-
perienced teamster, Al cook, want
work. Can handle cook car. Ad-
dress the Independent. 7-24-t2"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
Dying Lawyer Thanked His Friends.

Lewis 7. Hamilton, a Maxbass law
yer, died early in the week from can
Ger of the stomach. He Knew that the
Grim Reaper was soon to arrive and
he wrote hundreds of letters thanking
his friends for courtesies shown, and
at the same time boosted his success
sor, to whom he had sold his practice.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
WORK OF SECURING A JURY IS
in PROGRESS TODAY AND
WILL PROBABLY OCCUPY EN-
TIRE DAY-ANNA STAFF WILL
BE FIRST WITNESS.
Special to The Independent !:

Special to The Independent:
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. The following is list of the .
9 men who will decide the guilt or 9
:: innocence of John Staff: 9
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(: John Haldi 8
:. Fred Dickinson. O
8. Gus Swenson. o
i: T. K. Zines. o
9. Herman Hoffman. 8
e: Ernest Fairbrother. .
. r. J. Brock. .
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Towner, N. D., July 24-The jury
for the trial of John Staff, charged
with murder in the first degree, as the
result of the killing Of his wife last
May, has not been completed as yet,
and it is not likely that any evidence
will be taken this afternoon. The reg
ular panel OF 20, and the special We
nire Of 80 talesmen have been ex-
hausted, and more jurymen will be
this afternoon.
So far only II of the first two pam
els remain unchallenged.
1t may be possible to take testimony
for an hour late this afternoon, but
this is more than dOuhtf,1I
Extra counsel has been engaged BY
both sides in the case. D. ]. O'Con-
nell Of Towner, has been engaged by
the state, and C. M. Christensen Of
Towner will aid in Stats defense.
Christensen has the reputation of
being a good orator, and it is evident
that Staff intends to make a strong
fight for his liberty.
1t is expected that the first witness
to be called will be Annie Staff, the
11-year-old daughter of the accused.
Her testimony is the most important
Of any of the witnesses, and may take
up the first two days of the trial.
Staff is lodged in the county Jail.
He is the only prisoner at present
confined there.
John Piekos, farm hand, who is al
so expected to prove an important wit
ness, has been released on his own
recognizance
Frank Slatky, of Minot, has been
engaged as interpreter in the case,
as a number of the witnesses have
only slight knowledge of English,
which will make the trial rather long
drawn out affair it is feared.
1t is expected that about 80 Witness
es will be called altogether, before the
trial is finished
Among the residents of Minot who
are here as witnesses are, L. V. Par
ker, DR.. F. E. Wheelon, E. J. Thorn
as, c. A. johnson, and Orson Doe.
Most of these will return to Minot
tonight, returning to Towner Friday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-07-24
Visit From State Printer.

Taylor Thompson, state printer,
was up from Bismarck visiting old
friends. Mr.. Thompson is doing nice
ly with his work and likes it,