The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-03-12

Mining operations at Davis have
been suspended for few days to al
low some necessary repairs to be
made.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Cross of Lloyd's
Coulee have moved to town, occupy
ing the section house recently vacated
by the Reutten family.
Miss Laura Anderson, of Cotton
wood Lake, who has been staying at
the Jacobson home this winter, left
for her home Monday.
J. M. Reiner, who is on jury duty
at Minot, got excused Tuesday to
come up and be present with the other
supervisors at their regular meeting.
The Township Board of Audit met
at the town hall on Tuesday and all
reports are in readiness for the an
nual meeting on the 18th.
The choir of male voices that are
being drilled by H. T. Hogy are hav-
ing regular rehearsals and the aud
fence next Sunday may look for some
particularly fine singing.
Miss Anna Christopherson, who has
had charge of the dry goods depart
ment Of the G. A. Bugge Co. store,
resigned her position and left for
her home in Carpio Sunday.
| nl,o E,>Jo,o ,,,,,bo, ~ b,x,o ;pcfo1
led new manager to take charge of
their yard here. His name is A. C..
Oswald and he halls from Fertile,
Mimi. Mr.. Oswald has every appear
ance Of being hustler and will be a
welcome addition to our community.
Miss Edna Dahl of Berthold has
been engaged to teach the Graham
school the coming spring. She came
over and went out to assume her po-
sition on Sunday, and is now residing
with Mr.. and Mrs. M. D. Graham.
Geo. Woods, the local agent of the
500 line is rapidly convalescing
from severe attack of ty-
phoid and will soon be able to
resume his old stand at the depot.
We shall all be glad to see his smil-
ing countenance at the wicket again.
Mrs. C. e. Fuller of Davis lost a
i pocket book containing about SIS up
on our streets last Saturday. There
is a rumor of certain persons being
seen to pick it up. In that case the
wisest course would be to return the
money and save trouble.
County Superintendent Warren, ac-
companied by Jerome the "Man About
Town." made pleasant call on Bur-
lington friends Wednesday. Mr.. War
rem expressed regret at being unable
to be present at the mass meeting to
discuss consolidated schools here last
Sunday afternoon. He was absent
from the city and did not return until
Sunday evening.
The mass meeting held at the
school house Sunday afternoon was
well attended, people being present
from as far north as Waterford town
ship. Hon. j. M. Devine emphasized
the necessity of giving the boy and
girl on the farm square deal, point
ing out the many advantages of the
larger and better equipped school.
He was prepared with figures taken
from the records to show the approx
innate cost, computing that same at
only very slight increase over pres
ent cost and in efficient service. His
slogan was square deal to the pupil.
) Pres. Crane captivated his auditors
with a pleasing story about Scotch
whiskey and the cat and then pro-
ceeded to elucidate couple of charts
which he had prepared which answers
every possible question that can be
asked as to the economy and practi-
cability of consolidated schools, con-
sidered from every angle. The con-
| trasts he drew Of the antiquated
methods in vogue years ago with the
efficiency Of modern systems Of educa-
ton were particularly convincing. On
the whole, we are very well pleased
with this. the first meeting Of cam
paign Of enlightenment on the ques-
ton Of consolidating our schools.
burlington feels very grateful to Mr..
Devine and Prof. Crane for their in
spring addresses and the interest
they have taken in the welfare Of our
schools.
Burdick Made Money in Horses.
I U. Z. Burdick Of Williston, one Of
Il the republican candidates for COVER
nor, has made bunch Of money from
the horse business. Eight years ago