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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17
NERCHANTSO OF M|NOT
WELL PREPARED
PROSPECT FOR BIG CHRISTMAS
BUSINESS WAS NEVER BETTER
THAN THIS YEAR - MANY
BEAUTIFUL DISPLAYS.

Never at Christmas season were
there more delightful decorations in
the windows and stores of this city
than there are at the present time.
Not only are the merchants making
an attempt to show their goods to the
best advantage, but are putting moth
ing in the road of anything that will
add beauty to the displays.
Noticeable is the fact that the most
attractive of the decorations are those
which carry the most simplicity of
their design. Practically all the mer-
chants are carrying out the simplicity
idea this year and the result is mar
velous.
A better place for Christmas shop
ping than Minot it would be difficult to
find. Stocks are up to date, we'll Sc
lected and the best that can be found
anywhere. Minot is noted through
out the country for the efficiency and
courtesy of the clerks in the stores,
but it is real pleasure and not a
hardship to trade.
The Christmas trade has commence
ed in a very satisfactory way, and the
merchants Of Minot are well pleased
with the way the season has started
out. Many people from other cities
and towns have come to Minot, where
the atmosphere is that of genial and
friendly courtesy, to buy their Christ
mas presents and as the season ad-
vances, the crowds of shoppers from
out of the city will grow larger and
larger until the utmost capacity of the
stores are taxed to care for the rush of
trade.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17
STILES IS BROUGHT
BACK TO BISMARCK

Bismarck, N. d., Dec. 16.Deputy
Sheriff Roop returned to this city with
F. l. Stiles in his custody. Stiles is
charged with obtaining lumber and
building material under false pre-
lenses. The c. A. Finch Lumber COM
pany is the complainant in this action.
Stiles is alleged to have gotten the
lumber and materials for the building
of his houseboat from this concern
under an assumed name. The mater
ials have never been paid for.
Stiles and his party left here some
time ago and was reported to have
been sighted at several places down
the river. Deputy Sheriff Roop found
Stiles about seven miles south of Mo-
fridge His houseboat was frozen in
at the south end of an island. There
was plenty of wood on the island and
Stiles was fixed for the time being.
He will be given hearing in the near
future. ,g
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17
:F0xHOlM BOY MEETS
HORRIBLE DEATH
TEN-YEAR-OLD SON OF L. CARL
SON, WAITING AT SHAFT OF
MINE FOR HIS FATHER, WAS
STRUCK BY CAGE-DIED WITH
IN FEW HOURS.

A serious accident occurred at Fox
holm Monday evening at the mine, at
5:45 o'clock, when Edval, the ten-year-
old son of L. Carlson, who was stand
ing near the shaft of the mine peering
down, and expecting to see his father
come up at any time, met death. A sig
nal was given from the mine to the en-
gineer to lower the cage, which was
above the boy. On account fthe
darkness no one noticed the lad stand
ing there, and he was struck on the
neck, head and face, inflicting several
scalp wounds and breaking his jaw in
several places. The engineer, noticing
that the cage did not work right, stop
ped the engine and made an investiga-
tion, when the unfortunate child was
discovered, still conscious. DR.. Hills
Of Berthold was called and arrived in
a few minutes, and decided to take him
to the hospital at Minot for an opera
ton, but the little life was snuffed out
at midnight. Mr.. and Mrs. Carlson
have the sympathy of the entire COM
munity in this, their bereavement.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17
TWO were I
!. KILLED DURING YEAR
THAT is THE TOTAL NUMBER OF
DEATHS IN RAILROAD ACCI-
DENTS IN NORTH DAKOTA
DURING PAST YEAR.

Interesting statistics in connection
with the report Of the North Dakota
board of railroad commissioners show
that only two passengers were killed
by the railroads of the state during
the year ending June 30, 1914. En-
ployes of the companies were not so
fortunate, as there was total of
30 killed during the IL months, and
90 people who trespassed on railroad
property lost their lives as a result
of their carelessness, while eight per-
sons classed as non-trespassers were
killed, making a total of 72 persons
who were killed during the year. The
list of accidents, of course, is great
er. One hundred and eleven passen-
gers were injured, TAO employees met
with accidents Of a more or less ser
ious nature, while Al trespassers and
so persons classed as non-trespassers
were hurt in some manner or other
Considering the number of passenger
trains and employees, this is good
showing for the railroads of North
Dakota.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17
TRAIN LOAD Of
GUNS THRU N|N0T
FIVE IMMENSE CANNON BOUND
FOR THE WEST, GO THRU THE
CITY OVER THE 500 MONDAY
ON WAY TO RUSSIA. y

Five immense guns and other equip
ment, bound for the war zone, passed
thru Minot Monday at noon over the
500, on their way to Russia, via the
Pacific. They were enroute to Van
couver, from which place they will be
carried by boat to Siberia, and then
carried by train into Russia, to be
used in the campaign against the Ger
mans.
This is the third train load of can
mons that has gone thru Minot. It was
reported that the guns were to be
used in the Pacific coast defense of
British Columbia, but it has been
learned that the other guns were
placed on board boats and taken across
the Pacific. n
The five guns and equipment requir-
ed thirty cars. There were immense
boxes, covered with tar paper and Sc
curely wired on some of the cars. The
shipment was from the Bethlehem
works in Pennsylvania.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17
GEORGE STATE IN THRILL
ING AUTO ACCIDENT.

George State had narrow escape
from death, in an automobile accl-
dent, while coming down one of the
steep hills east of the city Monday at
ternoon. The steering wheel on his
Net car became disconnected and Mr.
state lost all control of the machine
He was going twenty miles an hour;
He had the presence Of mind to put
The car out Of gear and put on the
brakes, but the machine skidded IN
the slippery road and overturned
tnrowinp Mr.. State heavily TO the
xround. A front and hind wheel we're
Smashed and the front axel broken
me car was hauled home on skids.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17

been taken with a large sized grain of
salt. The writer remembers we'll when
the Minot Grocery Co. started opera
tions here, and it must be admitted
that we were just trifle skeptical as
to the future success of the concern.
The country was sparsely settled, the
farmers for the most part were home
steaders who might be here today and
away tomorrow, and the merchants in
the territory could hardly be consid-
cred "heavyweights." AS matter Of
fact, it took wholesale house with a
good deal of nerve to extend much
credit, but the Minot Grocery Co., hav-
ing the utmost faith in western North
Dakota's future, took what appeared
to be the long chance and did an ex-
tensive business from the very begin
ming. Every man was considered hon
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17

Said ''Long Bilp' Threatened to Kill.
"Long Bill'' Anderson, who was re-
Gently arrested on charge of pigging.
was again placed under arrest charged
with Threatening to kill. His COM
plainant was q fellow named Peterson,
said to be spotter. Peterson claims
that Anderson, after his arrest, pulled
a gun and pointing it at him advised
him to leave town, otherwise there
would likely be funeral. Instead OF
leaving town, Peterson caused Ander--
sons arrest.
At the hearing before Judge Lynch
Wednesday afternoon, the action
against "Long Bill" was dismissed
tho he will still be tried for the pig
ging.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17

sition ever since the house started
in business here decade ago. Mr.
Pierce deserves great deal of the
credit for the success Of the concern.
S. T. Conlin is manager of the fruit
department, and is ever on the alert.
Several of the employees have been
connected with the house almost from
the organization, among whom is Miss
Christine Rebrud, who has charge OF
the; claim department. Miss Rebrud
is a graduate of the Minot high school
and her many friends have noted hel
success with no small degree of pleas.
ure.
With this section of the Northwest
developing very rapidly along diversi.
fed, lines, the future of the Minot
:Groeery Co. appears very bright. :
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17
TENTH ANNIVERSARY FOR
M|N07 GROCERY COMPANY

The Minot Grocery Co., one of the
largest wholesale houses in the North
west, has just completed its tenth
year in business. In fact, it might be
said that Minot has celebrated her
tenth anniversary as wholesale CEN
ter, for the Minot Grocery Co. was the
pioneer in the jobbing business in this
city. Since that time, many other job
sprung up here, and practically all of
them have been more or less success
full.
If decade ago, anyone had ventur-
ed to remark that Minot was destined
to one day become an important job
bing center, the statement would have
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17
Popular Couple Will Wed Xmas Day.

Popular Couple Will Wed Xmas Day
The marriage of Miss Jennie Peter
son and Bert Plowman will occur or
Christmas day at four o'clock in the
afternoon at the home Of Miss Pet
erson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. 1ngebret
Peterson, on Washington avenue. The
ceremony will be performed by Rev
T. w. Erickson in the presence Of q
few close friends.
The couple will begin housekeeping
at once in cozy home, which has al.
ready been prepared at 1926 Washing.
ton avenue.
Miss Peterson, for the past six
years, has held the position Of chief
saleslady at the Branch store and Mr.
Flowman for more than a year has
been engaged as chief salesman at the
Grow Clothing Co. store. Both have
won a host Of friends who join the In.
dependent in extending best wishes ir
advance.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17
The Branch's Last Advertisement.

The Branch's Last Advertisement.
The last advertisement that the
Branch will ever place in the 1ndepen-
dent, appears this week. The store
will be closed after Christmas eve, as
the manager, Ben Glazer, has accepted
a position in Council Bluffs, Ia.
AS you will note by the advertise
ment, the Branch has made further
price concessions for the final week
Of the sale. Mr.. Glazer does not wish
to move any more merchandise than
he really is compelled to, and large
share of it will have been closed out
by Christmas eve. ta2
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17

Moving Immense Building Fifty Miles.
Neil McDougall, the well known, Mi
not mover, is engaged in moving a
large steel, covered structure. 2Ox48
feet, from Grano to the James Scofield
farm south of Minot, distance of fif-
ty miles. The building has been
mounted on the McDougall moving
trucks and is being pulled across coun-
try with two engines. It is now three
miles south of Grano and the trip
across country will be made in a few
days. Mr.. Scofield will use the build
ing for granary.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17

est until proven otherwise, and it is
remarkable what vast number of re-
liable businessmen these merchants
proved to be. Many merchant, who
started with a small beginning is
among our most substantial business
men today.
T.. P. Griffen was the first manager
Several years ago, he accepted a po-
.sition with the central office at Grand
Forks, being connected with the gener.
al brokerage end of the business.
"A. G. Jacobson is the present man.
ager, and most capable man for the
position he has proved to be.
The genial Orrin M. Pierce is the
credit manager and has held this po.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17
NORTH DAKOTA Will
AAVE|GREAT EXHIBIT
THOSE WHO CONSIDER THIS AN
EXCLUSIVE WHEAT GROWING
STATE WILL HAVE A BIG SUR
4 PRISE AT THE PANAMA EXPO
n SITION.

North Dakota will have great sur
>r;se for those who attend the Panama
Exnosition at San Francisco. Thls
state is generally supposed to pro
luce wheat almost exclusively. II
addition to the various grains, includ'
ing splendid corn, this state will snow
a Wonderful variety of products, many
Of which hove been prepared at the
school of. mines. A solid carload OF
exhibits are being gathered at BIS.
marck and the car will leave for the
exposition shortly after the first OF
$ The art pottery consists Of large
display of beautiful pieces OF various
lasipns and decorated in variety Of
tints. Some of these approach re-
markably near the well known Rock
wood ware. There are also some re:
A 'smarkably fine pieces of extremely
h;oh Grade white tableware made uE
n the form of beautiful cream and
white tea sets.
There is also displayed an unusual
" hieh grade collection of cooking
bowls, Jars, jugs and other stoneware
and pottery. These are far superior
Il anv ordinary ware of the kind on
the market. Not only the clay 1oi
this stoneware, but, at least IN one
case. the plaze of the stoneWare Is
natural product produced from 2 Pc.
culiar clay Of the Ignite coal mines N
the western part Of the state.
There are samples Of sewer pipe Of
exceptionally high quality made IRON
4clays in two or three dlf1erent loSa.,. Ss.,:
sties in the state. Several OF the clays
have been made up into very nne
drain tile. There is q large collection
.cf hollow fire-proof building ware.
& II addition to all this, the display
s*incIudes enameled brick, enameled
tile. yitrified tile. paving brick, orna.
mental brick, terra Gotta, seml-por-
celain electric fixtures and variety
of other clay wares.
Clay Products Made Here:
The clay products exhibited were
All nrepared at the school Of mines
II the state university. It is 9 remark
ah,v complete collection Of high grade
products, demonstrating beyond ),
doubt the great commercial posslbl,ll-
ties in the utilization OF these unde-
4 3yeloped resources. Such display
should aid greatly in helping IN the de.
svelonment Of these industries.
n addition to the clay and clay pro
ducts exhibited, there will be an ex.
h;bit Of Ignite Goals from different
mines, displayed in large blocks and !,
IN the form marketed. There VIII al
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17
At The Grand Sunday Evening.

Beginning Sunday evening, the
22nd, F. B. Sapp will speak each Sun
day evening, at the Grand Theatre, be-
ginning service at 1880 o'clock.
There will be special music and the
public will receive a most hearty well
come, with seats free. If you are a
church goer away from home, come in
and receive word of cheer. If you
are n-church-goer, come in few
times, and perhaps you may feel like
coming again.
On next Sunday evening Mr.. Sapp
will speak on the subject, "The Cos
pel's Message to the Present Age"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17
. Curling Club About Ready.

Curling Club About Ready.
Nearly all details have been settled
for the opening Of the curling rink by
the recently organized Minot Curling
club. P. P. Lee of Bellingham, Wash,
has consented to allow the club the use
Of his ground north of the G. N. de-
pot, which will be flooded. The club
will consist Of forty-fve members. A
building will be constructed and the
paraphernalia purchased. Curling is
said to be great sport. The club will
begin its fun about Christmas.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17

Spends Large Sum for Advertising.
J. a.. Roell has established the rep
.utation for spending more money for
printers ink than any other hardware
dealer in North Dakota. If this can
be disputed, Mr.. Roell is perfectly will
ing to hand the biscuit to the other
fellow. Mr.. Roell's advertisements
are always interesting and he finds
that it pays to advertise.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17
Minot Teacher Precariously III

Minot Teacher Precariously III.
F. H. Waters is precariously i'll at
his home on East Sixth street from ty-
phoid fever and Bright's disease. He
is under the care Of two trained nurses
and consultation Of physicians was
held Wednesday afternoon. Altho his
life is hanging by very slender
thread, doctors have not given up
hope.
Mr.. Waters is the teacher of math.
ematics at the Minot High school and
is the popular coach of the athletic
teams. #
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17
Twenty-Five Families Need Help.

According to statement made By
Capt. Barry Of the Salvation Army,
he has learned that twenty-five fami-
lies in Minot need help this winter.
There are cases of distress because of
widowhood and other instances where
the father has deserted his family. In
one or two instances, the family is
destitute because the father is q
drunkard, but this is not the main
cause. There are few cases of desti-
tuition on account of the head of the
family not being able to find employ
ment. -I---5-ea' a'"-. ~
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17
Says McCumber Will Be a Candidate

Odys OHCNuNHUe1 VIII DC a NdIu1Udte
Jim Shea, former U. S. Marshal
and close friend of Senator McCumber
arrived from Wahpeton last night anc
is spending the day in Minot with
friends.
"Do you believe that Senator Nc.
Cumber will be candidate for re-elec,
tion? ?" a friend asked Mr.. Shea. He
answered.:
"If Mr.. McCumber is alive, he will
certainly be a candidate and he will be
reelected without a question"
Many believe that l.. B. Hanna will
be a candidate for the Senate and it is
barely possible that John Burke, Unit.
ed States Treasurer, will come back
from Washington in time to get into
the race.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17
DEDICATED MAKOTPS @
W. NEW SCHOOL BUILDING

The fine new school building at Ma.
koti was dedicated last Friday with
appropriate exercises. State Supt. Of
Public instruction E. j. Taylor and
Deputy Superintendent VIM. Wendt
participated in the dedication. A
large crowd was in attendance. Ma
koti is justly proud Of her school.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17

Lost Both Parents Within Five Weeks.
Lawrence Gregerson, from north of
Burlington, is mourning the death of
both father and mother, which occur
red recently at Rochester, Minn.,
where they resided for many years.
The father died in October and the
mother followed him to the grave just
five weeks later. Mr.. Gregerson's
father was engaged in the printing
business at Rochester for many years.
The plant has been shipped to him at
Burlington to be sold.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17
scofield Mentioned for. President.

Scofield Mentioned for President.
James Scofield has been mentioned
as a likely candidate for president of
the Minot City Commission. We be-
lieve that Mr.. Scofield was one Of the
first, if not the first, mayor of Minot:
He owns extensive interests here and
has shown good business judgment. He
is probably not looking for the Office
but might be prevailed upon to ac-
cept the place.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17
JACOBSON'S CONTRIBUTION 8
TO BELGIAN FUND.

Martin jacobson considers that he
has made his donation to the Belgian
fund, altho he is, not quite sure that
the starving Belgians will ever get
any of the load of wheat that. was
stolen from the granary on the old
Conrad farm just south Of the city the
other night.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17
plan Extensive improvements.

The Rogers Lumber Co. will do ex-
tensive building in the spring. Some
Of the old lumber sheds will be torn
down, the yard will be filled in and
new sheds erected. Besides, an i'm
mense new office building, for the local
and general offices will be constructed,
tho the plans are not yet completed.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17
Seven Received Antlers.

Seven husky candidates received
their antlers at the Elks lodge Satur-
day night. They are: Ed Fredeen
and George Krueger of Ryder; Chas.
L. Stevenson, w. E. Krick and E.
Emanuel of Berthold, and J. E. McCul-
Tough and C. D.. Smith of Minot. At
the conclusion of the initiation, the
candidates and all other Elks in at
tendance very kindly accepted the in
vitation of P. W.. Myers to enjoy his
stag party at the Cafeteria.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17

Jury Disagreed in Carpio Rape Case.
The jury in the case against John
Wilkins, Che Carpio miner, charged
with rape, disagreed, nine voting for
conviction and three for acquittal. vii
kins will be tried again in February.
The complaining witness is May
Fcely. fourteen-year-old girl. The
defendant is man past fifty years Of
age. "
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17
Mercurv Registers 10 Below.

Mercury Registers 10 Below.
We are now having the coolest wea-
ther of the winter, the mercury stand
ing at 10 below Tuesday morning, ac-
cording to the government thermome-
ter. No one is suffering and as the
weather is clear and calm, there is lit
tie difficulty in keeping warm. -..,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17
DeMolay Commandery Election.
DeMolay Commandery held the an
nual election of officers Monday night,
the old officers being reelected as fol-

E. S. Person, Eminent Commander.
A. D. MCDANIEL, Generalissimo.
F. L. Meservey, Capt. General.
C. F. Truax, Senior Warden.
F. w. Youngman, Junior Warden.
w. H. Reighart, Excellent Prelate.
H. E. Byorum, Treasurer.
A. D. Hagenstein, Recorder.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17
Jack Bowers Guilty

5 Jack Bowers, who entered the room
of w. H. Scott at the Chicago restau-
rant on the night Of Dec. 8 and stole
SAT in cash, Scott's sheep skin shoes
and jack knife, was found guilty in
district court Tuesday. Bowers was
wearing the shoes when arrested. His
pal, VIM. j. Seward, will be tried later.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17
MILLER is NAMED DAIRYMAN.

Bismarck, N. D., Dec. 15.-R. F
Flint, newly elected commissioner OF
agriculture and labor, today appointed
Peter Miller of Grand Forks as dairy
commissioner, as soon as Mr.. Flint
succeeds to the office now held by w
C. Gilbreath. Mr.. Miller is a promi-
nent pioneer dairyman of North Da.
kota and has followed his profession in
Grand Forks for a number Of years
His appointment has the endorsement
cf many dairymen of the state, IRE.
spective of their political affiliations
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17
MAY DISMISS CASE
AGAINST H. H. kEMPER.

It is reported that IN all pr0bab1Ilty
the second charge of embezzlement
against H. H. Kemper, formerly con-
nected with the Citizens Bank, will be
dismissed. Mr.. Kemper was tried
last week on the first charge of en-
bezzlement and found not guilty. The
States Attorney is of the opinion that
he cannot secure a conviction on the
second charge, and for that reason
does not care to prosecute further.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-12-17
win Handle Rumely Line.

Will Handle Rumely Line.
John Underdahl, a prominent brady
farmer, has been engaged to handle
the Rumely line in this city the COM
ing season. Mr.. Underdahl has rep
resented the company at brady, but
has leased his farm so that he can
give the business his entire time.