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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12
Headed for Land of Flowers
Sparks Family Spurn the
Conventional.

Now, when the Good Gray Poet rhap
sodized regarding the open road, he
recommended its pursuit to women as
well as to men; to see the world is not
feat exclusively masculine, Pretty Miss
Elizabeth Rosson, of Springfield, Tenn,
who is in Atlanta, was very sure of
that today.
Miss Rosson, her brother, John Ros-
son. and Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. B. Sparks, all
Of Springfield, are the most amazing
nomsds in the world. The Sparkses
and the Rossons of Springfield have
broad acres and luxurious automobiles
at their command. And yet this quar-
tet. members of family of wealthy
planters, spurn the conventional mode
of travel. and elect to see the world
from right little, tight little. cabin on
wheels. made at their order for the eX-
preas purpose of touring, and drawn by
four picturesque mules.
Hunting and Fishing Part of Trip.
The party is travelling at its own
sweet will They left Springfield
month ago and drove leisurely and APP
preciatively. snug and secure against
every form of weather, forcing march
ar loafing day or two where it strikes
their fancy, stopping by the roadside IN
y likely piece of woods to hunt, by day
ar night. possums or cartridges, or to
fish when a promising hole is sighted,
It is a whimsical, idyllic trip,
They drove into Atlanta Monday aft
ernoon, and pulled up on Pryor street
In two minutes they were the center OF
attraction. Their wagon, if so undig-
nified name can be applied to an
eight by-twenty palace on wheels, was
unlike anything else ever seen in So
phisticated Atlanta. No expense has
heen spared to make it cory ana con-
vanienr within or attractive without, 1t
was no uncertain artist that decked its
sides with productions Of handsome
landscapes.
Drawn BY Monster Mules.
And then the four mules. Two were
monsters big gray mules Of heroic
stature. The other two were probably
not more IMAM uSIl lAN 'AH" " Wv ''S
ones and We're as white as mules get
to he. The ensemble was such an
eouipagc as people who are rich and
unconventional together would obtain
John Rosson, seated on the drivers
seat. gave evidence Of the spirit Of the
trip.
How long are you going to be in At
IA nta ," a dozen curious persons asked
MIN
81 don't know Maybe Wen get out
this afternoon. maybe well stay till this
evening Maybe we won't go until to-
morrow or the next day" he said, half
Ia2ilv. as he pulled on his pipe we
inst travel as it pleases us"
"Where are you going from here?
q don't know hardly lie lifted his
voice to his friends within the wagon
where are we going from here he
asked
nobody knew They are the most
luxurious of travellers.
Thoy were headed in tu. general ai-
-.rrion IF Florida and 70 was to mat
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12

eral courts.
Thomas f. Watson, the red headed
person" of McDuffle, is enjoying himself
immensely nowadays.
He seems to realize that since he
jumped the Wilson game in the late
presidential eleCtion-which many Of
his friends think he should not have
DONE of course-a lot of folks have re-
solved to cast him out again into the
rain, and the sleet. and the snow.
He doesn't seem to mind. however,
indeed. he appears rather to like it.
Maybe he figures that he can get
back into the Democratic camp when
ever the spirit moves him. anyway-he
always has, at least!
Mr.. Watson has assumed the attitude
of a more or less cynical critic. deter
mined to be good natured. if cutting
and the way he undertakes to get I'M
der the skin of his Democratic fellow
citizens is highly entertaining. if not
altogether convincing.
HE doesn't incline to care whether
the Democratic school keeps or not
but he rather thinks it will not
Inc state OF Washington has passed
law forbiddins any citizens either 10
sell or give away revolver. except
under a permit granted by a circuit
court Judge. upon the petition % two
reputable citizens.
Every state in the Union is after. the
pistol toter' nowadays, and seemingly
determined to get him.
Nearly a third of the counties in
Georgia have petitioned their represen-
tatVes in the Legislature to frame a law
seeking his complete undong.
II every other county in the state will
follow this fine example between now
and the time the legislature meets. the
elimination of the pistol toter" may be
easily accomplished next summer.
No grand jury should assemble be-
tween now and June 1 without passing
resolutions requesting the legislative
representatives concerned to give this
matter careful attention.
That Georgia scion who proposes TO
Introduce an anti roller skating bill in
the next legislature should take his
tlme-should take his time.
Eventually. he may decide to intro
duce an anti-everythins bill, and thus
Kill an entire flock OF birds with one
stone.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12
SIDELIGHTS
ON GEORGIA POLITICS
BY JAMES B. NEVIN.

Honorable Grover Cleveland Ed
mondson, as his name suggests. will
be one of the younger members of the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-12
LARGEST ALABAMA WOMAN DEAD

ANNISTON, ALA, Feb 11.-Mrs. r,
ID. Nlchols, of Cleburne county, said 10
be the largest woman In Alabama.
weighing 800 pounds. Is dead She wa
"a native Of Carroll county. Georgia.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-01-30
0LDSETTLERSh0L
WINTER SESSION
Red Hot Norwegian Whist Games and
Continuous Lunch at Persons
Rooms-Will Hold Business Meet
ing. .a..

The members of the Ward County
Old Settlers association are in ses-
sion this week, in the front Offices Of
the Person block. Some warm Nor
wegfan whist games are being play
ed, Frank Kirkelie being considered
the champion. as usual. Ed Skinner
came up from Sawyer, ready to he
hanged for horse thief. providing
the old boys could produce the goods.
Jim Johnson, John Ehr, l.. D. Col
ton, Ed Kelley, John Bonholzer, David
Glib and Dan Conan, Jr., besides a
host Of other good fellows are at.
tending the meeting. A continuous
lunch is being served and there is
plenty to eat and to spare.
The Old settlers attended the lude-
fisk dinner at the Zion Lutheran
church basement "Wednesday night
and pronounced it fine. They were
especially pleased with the manner in
which Martin Jacobson and the 9TH
er male walters served the delicocy
A business meeting is to be held
sometime during the week.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-01-30
GORDON BROTHERS
D|SS0LVEPARTNERSH|P
Abe Gordon Takes over Interest Of
Brother herman in Clothing Store
Store.-Stock Will Be Sold bv West
ern Sales & Adjustment Co.

Gordon Bros, who have conducted
clothing and gents furnishing store
in this city for years, have dissolved
partnership Abe Gordon has bought
the interest of his brother Herman,
and will continue the business.
The big stock is to be placed on
sale Thursday morning, Feb. G, and
will be in the hands of the Western
Sales & Adjustment Co. until further
notice. l.. Krol. of that company.
arrived Wednesday to arrange for
the sale, notice of which appears
elsewhere in this issue.
Abe Gordon. in order to huy his
brothers interest, was compelled to
institute price slashing sale.
Herman Gordon will probably en-.
GAGE in business in the west.
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GOOD CHANCE FOR
THE FARMERS
Space Will Be Reserved at Armory
for Exhibit Of seeda the Farmers
Have for saie-Matter erot Before
Alton Club.

The Alton Farmers club met at
the home Of Ed Kivley Wednesday,
W. A. Peck Joining them. Eleven
families were present. The seed
question was discussed. The secre-
tary has occurred a record Of the
seeds the members wish to buy or
have for sale. Some will want mac
aroni wheat seed, and others pure
flax. The club considers the N. W.
dent the best corn for fodder and the
White Flint the best for pasturlns
hogs and cattle.
Mr.. Peck urged the farmers to
bring samples Of the seed they have
for sale to the mid-winter fair, not
SO much with the hopes Of receiving
premiums, but to show the people
what they have for sale. Many will
do this, as space will he reserved for
all who wish to make such a display.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-01-30
W. A. Peck Will Have Charge Of
Five Day Program for Boys Short
Course During Mid-Winter Fair
Better Notify Him Right Away.

Here's a grand opportunity for a
hundred boys between the ages Of Is
and 81 years. From Feb II, to e.
the week of the mid-winter fair In
Minot, w. A. Peck, Better Farming
expert, will hold five days school
for boys, and the number will be lin.
tied to 100. No tuition, and il the
boys do not happen to have Minot
friends with whom they can stay
board will he provided for them, at
not to exceed Is cents bed and IS
cents a day for meals. Some one
will be in charge Of the lads at night
to see that they do not stray away
from the fold.
supt. Warren will credit tho wort,
done by the boys during this week,
the same as II they remained at home
in school.
Each forenoon will te devoted to
lectures by prominent speakers, and
horses. cows. hogs, poultry, etc. will
be rikht before the boys, as the
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-01-30
MOTHER LEFT BABE
TO RETURN TO ASYLUM

When the 3 year old daughter OF
Mr.. and MIS-. Conrad Larson awok..
Friday morning, she missed her moth
er and went TO the homo OF a neigh
Dor Mrs. Larson was located later
at the jamestown insane asylum.
After putting her child to bed Thurs
day night, she left on the SEQ for
Valley City and made connections on
the N. P. for jamestown. She has
been at the asylum before, and a!tho
she grew better and was pronounced
cured, she feared a relapse. The
father, who is employed on the G. n.
returned during the day and cared
for the child.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-01-30
ORGANIZE GRANITE
SPRING PRODUCTS CO.
I'll, 900 Corporation Will Manufacture
Carbonated Soft Drinks and Handle
the Famous Bottled Granite Spring
Water

Local parties have organized the
Granite Springs Products Co. with a
capitalization Of $4,000.
The Zetterstrand building has been
fitted up with the very best and lat
est improved machinery for the man
ufacture Of carbdnated soft drinks
and besides the famous pure Granite
Spring water will be bottled here.
Tho company is now ready for bust
ness.
The incorporators are l.. g. Theur.
er, and L. E. Ellis Of THE city, and
G. C.. Brownell of Minnesota.
Mr.. Theurer, who will manage the
business, has had thirty years ex-
perience in the manufacture Of soft
drinks and for the past ten years was
in charge Of the plant Of the Minot
Bottling Works. Mr.. Ellis has made
an unqualified success Of the Granite
Spring Water business. distributing
to the people Of this city the finest
quality Of water. The incorpo
are Ill first calss businessmen who
WIN undoubtedly make success Of
their undertaking.
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FINE OPPORTUNITY FOR
A HUNDRED BOYS

breeding and care OF these animals
are discussed. There will be talks
on horses on the farms, potatoes
hogs, breed and type. alfalfa, traction
power On farms, dairy breeds, type
breeding, care, etc., poultry, breeds
care. feeding, ETC., corn lecture
silos and silage, crop rotation. poul
try houses, soils and demonstra
ton of the movement of moisture
corn judging and demonstration
milk testing demonstration. farm
plans for crop rotation, potato judg
ing, etc.
An expert will teach the boys how
TO make rope halters and splice rope
Each evening there will be some kind
of a free entertainment, moving
picture show one night, a basketball
game, another etc.
At the end of the week, the boys
will write papers on the short course
and premiums will lie given for the
three best. 1t is possible that Gov
Hanna vii, be here one day during
the fair, and II so, nc will address
the boys.
Watch this paper next week fc:
entry coupon, but to be sure to get
In write Mr. Peck right away
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-01-30
LEE JOHNSON ACQUITTED.

Lee Johnson, Des Laos farmer,
who was formerly manager Of the
Standard Oil Co. here was found not
guilty of the charge OF embezzlemcnt.
in district court Tuesday. This was
the last criminal case tried, SO the
jury was dismissed.
The Standard Oil claimed tina.
Johnson had embezzled about $500
Johnson admitted keeping that
amount but said the company owed
it to him, and the jury evidently be,
lieved the man was telling the truth
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INTERNATICNAL'S FREE SCHOOL

The International Harvester Co.
will hold free school in tractioneer.
ing during the fair at their large
building. Lectures and demonstra
tons will be given by experts at the
building, and farmers are being in
vited to make the International Har
vester Co. home their headquarters
while in the city Last year, an i'm
mense crowd took advantage of the
school. and this year a much larger
crowd is looked for. The school will
open Feb. II and end Feb. %.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-01-30
WARREN MUST DIS
i. MIS- ONE DEPUTY
States Atty. Nestos to Notify Super.
intenoent That He Isl Employing
More Deputies Than Law Above
Him-Other Developments.

States Atty. Nestos will notify Co.
Supt. E. G. Warren this week that
he is employing one more deputy
than the law allows him. He has an
office deputy or stenographer, besides
three field deputies, and he must dis
pense with one OF them.
The states attorney, assisted BY
the county commissioners, has begun
an investigation of Mr.. Warren's rec
ords and some startling developments
are locked for before the middle Ut
next week.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-01-30
MccUTcHEoN RECEIVER
FOR THE BRANCH

The Branch closed its doors Sat.
urday night and is now in charge OF
the receiver, E. B. McCutcheon. Tho
liabilities of the concern are said to
be about $4,000, with assets not so
large. The doors of the store are
locked and it is not known at this
time just what will be done with the
stock. The principal creditors ore
wholesale concerns in the east, Siegel
OF Chicago being the main one.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-01-30
MRS. Drummer ENTERTAINs.

Mrs. A. J.. Brunner Is entertaining
this week. A number Of friends
gathered at her hospitable home upon
invitation Wednesday afternoon and
the afternoon was spent enjoyatly
with Norwegian whist. Mrs. Max
ham received the favor for most
points, while Mrs. N. Davis carried
away the consolation prize. A 6
o'clock dinner was served Mrs.
Drummer being assisted by Misses
Leda Mansfield and Doris Kemper
Mrs. Bruncr is entertaining friends
again this afternoon.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-01-30
OLD MlNOT BOY WEBS.

Lewis P. McAneney, assistant
cashier Of the Hansboro hank, was
married Monday to Miss Edna Muir
dick, a charming young woman from
that city. The groom is a former
Minot man, having lived here some
years ago with hir parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. N. McAneney of Egeland.
He is a bright young man who is
making his mark.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-01-30

Devils Lake. Jan. 3o.-The. plant
Of the Devils Lake Inter- Ocean, the
Oldest Newspaper In the Lage Reg.
ions, was totally destroyed BY frs at
1880 this morning.
The origin Of the IRE 10 unknown,
but q defective chimney Il supposed
to have been the cause. The loss on
the plant IL placed ut 5000.
The Inter- Ocean, which was sstab-
lished years ago by former United
States eenatoe n. O. Hansbroush,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-01-30
THREE MET DEATH
At Martin
Jacob Helm, Prominent Farmer and
Two Sons Killed by 500 Train
While They Were Returning From
Chureh-Others Badly Injured.

Jacot Helm, aged AZ years, a pros
porous farmer residing near Martin,
N. D., and his son William aged 5
years, were instantly killed, and AL.
bert. a son aged I. was SO badly in
jured that he died several hours lat.
er, as the result Of one of the most
horrible accidents that ever occurred
in this section of the state. The Helm
family were driving home fN m
church in covered buggy Sunday
when the 500 passenger train No.
ISL, running lata. struck the rig.
Elsie Helm, aged = and Jos. spiess
aged ~ a c04si9 we're SO badly
hurt that their recovery is in doubt.
Elsie sustained q broken arm and
broken leg. and Joseph's Jaw AMI
nose were broken. Mrs. Helm and
four other children were badly inJur.
ed, but will likely recover. The moth
er is in delicate condition, which
makes the accident all the more ser
lous. The only one to escape injury
was the II year old daughter Pauline,
who saw the train coming and jump
ed.
Tho father was sitting in the hack
seat and her brother was driving
They did not see the train until It
was but a few hundred feet away
The train stopped and backed up
to the scene Of the accident, taking
the injured to the Anamoose hospi
tai. DR.. John Aaker of Velva, 500
surgeon, was on the train. and work
ed valiantly.
Jacob Helm owned a section OF
land near Martin and his family Il.
considered one Of the best in that
locality.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-01-30
BURLINGTON MINER INJURED.

Louis Groshins, a prominent coal
miner operating a mine between Bur
lington and Tasker sustained a bro.
ken bone in his right leg below the
knee, while blasting coal Tuesday
morning. After touching OF the
fuse he walked quite distance, but
a chunk Of coal struck him with great
force. "A small piece cut him over
the eye. He Is receiving treatment
in st. Joseph's hospital.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-01-30
Devils lake INTER-0CEAN
PLANT DESTR0YEDlIBY. FIRE

was one Of the leading weeklies Of
the state. In this mornings dre, =
library BELONGING to Mr.. Hansbroush
the books which have been collect
ed from time to time. was totally Do
stoyed.
The Inter- Ocean has been q real
factor in the Development and politics
Of the state since its establishment
and Editor Reynolds announced this
morning that he had made arrange
ments to continue tn publication.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-01-30
WILL RAISE MINOT'S
INSURANCE RATES

According tc II. W. Montgomery
the insurance rates in Minot's bust
ness district are soon to be raised
from 5 to so per cent, because of the
condition Of the properly. He stated
that representatives Of the General
Inspection Co. of Minneapolis had
visited sMinot and looked the city
over carefully. This will call forth
"a protest from Minot's businessmen
and it seems that this increase is un
warranted, considering the very few
fires that have taken place in our
business district.
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Myers WILL soon
Open CAFETERIA
New Eating House to Be installed at
Once In Basement Of Temple Court
Billiard Room.

p. Nv. Myers has returned from
Minneapolis, where he bought q S..
900 outfit for cafeteria to be opened
about March 10 in the basement OF
the Temple Court billiard room
Workmen are now busily engaged in
remodelng the basement. An entry
will be built direct to the basement
from the south corner. Mr.. Myers
will spare no expense to make the
place inviting The tables will be Of
fumed oak and the entire equipment
will be the very best.
Minot ought to support a good
cafeteria we'll and Mr.. Myers is a
business center. Tho location is one
Of the best in the city.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-01-30
BIG D0|NCS DURING
M|D-W|NTER fair
Just = Few Of the Ways In Which the
Farmers viii Be Entertained In Nj.
not on Those Dates-save Your
Loose Change and Come.

This old town is going to enter.
tain the greatest crowd Of farmers
in It's history. Feb. Is, 10, 20 and 81.
the dates Of tine fifth annual conven.
ton of the Mouse River Loop Far.
mers' association ara Mid-Winlel
fair to ne given in conjunction with
the above by the businessmen Of Mi
not.
]. A. Roell, chairman of the com.
mittee ON the fair, has about CON-
pleted the premium list, but we can
not give II in its complete form this
week. Next week, we will undoubt
edly do so, however.
A FEW PREMIUMS.
The International Harvester Co.
offers a No. 2 Blue Bell Cream Har.
vester, retail value, SIS. 90, for the
farmer showing by afadavit, the most
snilch cow actually MIXED on his
farm Of not exceeding 1eo acres. dur
ing the season Of 1912. Winning
farmer inuet have attended the fair
at least one Gay. Committee VIII
give further particulars.
THE INDEPENDENTS BAsY SHOW
The Independent gave baby show
at one Of the fairs held several years
ago. and as no disappointed mother
pulled the EDITORS hair, we have de.
cidel to give another. This Is to
be held at the Armory Wednesday al
ternoon, Feb. 10. A prize Of So to
be given to the prettiest baby Of ~
months or under, with second pre-
MUM Of 81. 90. Talking about diver.
sification, we believe the baby cror
the most important Of them all
RUMELY TRACTOR SCHOOL.
The Rumely Products Co. will hell!
a school of tractioneering from Feb
10 to Feb. 20, inclusive. The instruc.
lions will be given by the Indiana
School OF Tractioneering, la Porte
Ind, number of competent experts
to be In charge. Instructions will be
given by means Of lectures, demon.
STATIONS and practical work on boil,
stationary and traction engines. A
nominal tuition is charged for those
who are not taking the correspond
ence work, hut 1t is free to CORES
pondence students and those who
have bought Rumely engines.
Lectures are to be given at the On
away and demonstrations given al
old Magic City Garage building on
Reishus street.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-01-30
DEvINE Is BUSY.

Ex-Gov. j. M : Devine Is busy cor
responding with speakers, many of
whom have agreed to speak at the big
gathering Of the Mouse River Loop
Farmers assocaton, Of which Mr.. De-
vine is secretary. Well let you know
In our next issue just who these
speakers are and the dates they will
appear.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-01-30
ALEX FRovDA CONVICTED.

Alex Froyda, a Max Russian, was
convicted of removing mortgaged
property from the county, and his
fine was fixed at 500 which will IN.
clude the costs. Froyda removed
grain from the county which Bostrum
Bros. Of Max held chattel mort.
gage for $500. The man was allowed
to go, home to get the money for his
fine.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-01-30
MARRIAGE At AEMORY

Mr. Roell announces that a we'll
known young couple from near MI.
not, will be married In public at the
Armory sometime during the fair,
full particulars later. judge Murray
has been invited to tie the knot and
he'll do It in his best name.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-01-30
cARplo NEWS MAY MOVE.

H. W. Walker, publisher Of The
Carpio News, Is visitor In Minot.
Mr.. Walker IL an able newspaper
man, yet he considers that Carpio Il
hardly large enough for two papers
and IL thinking seriously Of shippial
his plant to some Montana point.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-01-30
THos. LIE PAGE
WEEDS MRS. LEARY

Mrs. T. F. Leary, nee Mabel Wal
dref, was married about two weeks
ago to Thos. LIE Page, former we'll
known resident Of this city. Mr.. and
Mrs. lie Page will make their home
at Hillyard, Wash. Both have many
friends in this city who extend con.
CALCULATIONS and best wishes.
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To the hrst I'VE men visiting the
sale at 0crdmss store Thursday
morning, Feb. 6, each VIM receive z
pair Of IS. 90 trousers free.
Each one Of the first i've women
visiting the sale at Gordon's store
Thursday morning. Feb. {, wfll re-
ceive free . high grade Gkirt.