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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-28
ward COUNTY OLD
SETTLERS TO MEET
THE WEEK OF JUNE % WILL BE
DEVOTED TO THE PLEASURES
OF LIFE AT NO MANS LAND
POSSIBLY TWO WEEKS CELE-
BRATION.

Secretary Fugelso informs us that
the week of June % has been set for
the annual encampment, of the Ward
County Old Settlers Association at
No Mans Land at Burlington. This
date has been postponed from June 16,
as it is believed that the conditions will
be more favorable for the out of doors
pleasures. For one thing, the buffalo
gnats will have disappeared by that
time, and if there is one thing that
interferes with Frank Kirkelie's Nor
wegian whist game, it is a buffalo
gnat.
It is possible that the campers will
remain for the second week, not break
ing camp until the Fourth.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-28
COLuNAR Bros! ? \
COMING: JULY 8
BIGGEST CIRCUS VISITING THIS
SECTION OF THE STATE HAS
CHANGED IT'S DATE ON AC.
COUNT OF ELKS' CONVENTION.

Gollmar Bros. will appear in Minot
for two performances July 8. This
circus has been coming to Minot for
many years and is considered one Of
the very best shows that visit this sec
ton Of the state.
The company had selected July 6
for its Minot date, but owing to the
Elks' state convention which will be in
session on that date changed to the
9th, entailing . great deal more ex-
pense. In order to make Minot on
this date, it will be necessary for the
show to cut out its evening perform
ance at Crosby, jump to Mohall, 100
miles, and double back to Minot next
day.
Minot appreciates the fair attitude
of Gollmar Bros. for their act and this
city will see that the excellent aggre-
cation shows to q large crowd.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-28

4 wild scene Is the crazed men, women
and children frantically ran trying to
escape from certain death. The EN-
press of Ireland put In IN s. o. s.
wireless call and several ships rushed
to her rescue, succeeding in picking
up but . small fraction of those who
had been on board.
The first report had it that there
were NO life boats launched but this
was contradicted later. Many Of those
rescued were clinging to the wreck
age, and many had broken arms and
legs. .4
The Starstad was badly damaged
but remained an0at and picked up
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-28
Annual School Exhibit.

The annual school exhibit in man
ual training, drawing, domestic
science, art and penmanship is being
held At the high school and central
building this week, ending Friday.
The work in all these departments is
yefysclsssy and that which is attract
ing the greatest attention is from the
manual training department. When
the writer was q boy, he was logged
if caught whiting in school. Today
all is changed. Boys and girls are
taught to do something useful. A large
number of visitors have enjoyed seeing
the various exhibits which would be a
credit to any institution.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-28

some of the survivors.
One of the rescuing ships arrived
in Quebec this afternoon with 399 sur
vivors, % of whom died later.
According to the most authentic
figures obtainable, the following are
missing: +.
$50 Members of Crew.
504 3rd Class Passengers.
FOG End Class PASSENGERS.
n LIST Class Passengers.
Among the rescued are Reinholdt
Bach and daughter and Herman Kruse
and daughter Edith, of Rochester,
MINI.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-28
Saturday is Memorial Day

Saturday is Memorial Day.
Saturday is Memorial day. It will
be celebrated in an appropriate man.
ner in this city. The program as
printed in our last issue will be car
ried out. Take day off from your
regular duties and honor the men who
died that the country might live.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-28

Mrs. C. Aurland has gone to Madi-
son, Wis, to visit several weeks with
her daughters, Margaret and Helen,
students at the university.
Henry w. Willis, the LAnsford post
master, motored over today: Mr.. Viii
lis takes charge Of the spOstod1ce June
1. Henry is agent for the Ford Co, at
ansford and has sold six cars this
year. Besides he has section of land
in crop, which looks fine.
A motorcycle accident occurred on
Main street Wednesday afternoon. An
auto took pedal off the cycle and the
riders trousers were half torn off.
President C. H. Rudd requests the
Minot merchants to close their stores
on Decoration day from 10 a. m. until
4 p. M, and most of them will do this.
Rev. C. B. Prime, who is devoting
his entire time to the upbuilding of the
Nazarene church, was in Minot Satur-
day and made the Independent pleas
ant call. The Reverend is doing very
successful evangelistic work in this
state and in Montana. A year ago he
had $50 conversions and "a so far this
year.
The City Bakery opened recently in
the Youmans building on south Main
street. This is one Of the neatest
looking places in the city. An excel:
lent quality of bread, cakes, pies and
pastries Of all kinds is sold and be-
sides, coffee and cake are served at
all hours. The bakery is doing a very
nice business. %
The building to be used by the
nurses home when the new hospital
is built on Mill street, has been moved
to the north end Of the lot, so that
there will be no delay in the excava-
ton for the hospital when all is in
readiness to start the building. It is
entirely possible that the hospital will
not be built this year.
Hon. A. T. Kraabel of Clifford, can
didate for Lieutenant Governor, was
in Minot Saturday. Mr.. Kraabel has
IL host of friends here who predict that
he will be the nominee at the primary.
VIM. Healey of Glenburn passed
thru Minot this afternoon enroute to
his home from trip to Iowa with a
car Of stock. Mr.. Healey says the
crops are no farther advanced in
Iowa than here.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-28
Notice to Stockholders.

Notice to Stockholders.
The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Burlington Farmers
Telephone Co. will be held at Burling-
ton, N. D., at one o'clock on the after
noon Of Monday, June 20, 1914.
BY order of the Secretary.
5-28-t5cg
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-28
New Settlers Arrive.

The 500 excursions to the state have
started and quite number of buyers
have already arrived. Last week ten
settlers visited Under
wood, five at Crosby, seven at Car
rington and quite a number at Car
rington. This is only the vanguard
as by far the larger number will visit
the state after seeding is completed
in the east.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-28
stallions for Sale.

Stallions for Sale.
One black Percheron colt, 8 years
old weight 1000 lbs, one roam Bel
sin stallion coming S years old, W.T.:
ECO. These horses are both sound
a1ds1iRht; imported. Can be seen at
SeX6e1ds barn from now on.
a 4. j. C. MILLER,
6-21-t2s Galesburg, Ill.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-28
Notice to Stockholders.

Notice to Stockholders.
The annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Burlington Farmers FL
evator Co. will be held at the eleva-
tor at Burlington, N. D., at one o'clock
on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 26,
1914. JOHN H. WERNER,
5-28-t3cp Secretary.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-28
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Announcement.

For Senator: I hereby announce
my candidacy for the nomination for
Stkts Senator from the End District,
subject to the will of the Republican
voters at the June Primaries. Your
support will be appreciated:
(PSI. Advt.) ]. W.. CALNAN.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-28
Former Merchant Returns.

TUIWeI WeICNdUV IScCuI N1s
B. D. Glazier, who is now conducting
a thriving women's ready-to-weaI
store at Council Bluffs, Ia, visited old
Minot friends this week. Mr.. Glazier
has a beautiful store in the Iowa city
and reports business good, altho he
says business in general is very quiet.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-28

Stringtown Aid Will Meet.
The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid so
ciety Of Stringtown will meet with
Mrs. A. Carpenter Thursday after
noon, June 4th. Everybody invited.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
BACK FROM PHILIPPINES
Wilsur Deming Has Interesting Exper-
 fences #

Wilbur Deming and his wife spent Thursday and Friday of last week with his aunt, Mrs Frederick Gillette of West Main street. They have just arrived from three years residence in the Philippines, where Mir. Deming has been head of the accounting depart. ment of the Philipine University. MT. Deming talked interestingly on condi- tions on the islands. He does not ex. pect to return, saying that the coadi tions under which men in the govern ment service there had to work were unpleasant, because of the necessity of having to play politics all the time.
 Mir. and Mrs. Deming returned to this country by way of Europe and had reached Berne in Switzerland before the war broke out. There they were compelled to stay for eighteen days be- cuase of the usual difficulty in getting checks cashed. While there they heard the cannonading at Mulhausen, where the first battle in the eastern section was fought, They were forty eight hours in getting from Berne to Paris, a distance which can usually be done in nine hours. At Dijon they saw the wounded being brought from the front and they got out of Cologne just two days before that city was iso. lated. From there they got to England and then by slow boat from Liverpool to Philadelphia.
 The United States flag in MT. Dem- ing's button hole was evidence enough that he knew a good country when he got to it. Mir. and Mrs. Deming left here for his home in Rochester, N. Y. His father was a Canaan boy.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
*'Too Many Cooks

Villain A. Brady's production of "Too Many Gooks," by Frank Craven, will be made known at the Mahaiwe Theatre, Great Burlington, Mass, next Tuesday evening, Sept 29. The the Thirty ninth Street Theatre, New York.
 "Too Many Cooks'' revolves Cor perhaps the better term is whirls) about a young man named Albert Bennett, who has laid by the sum of $5, 900 and undertakes to build house in the country against the time of his wedding to girl who already has accepted him. In the first act the brick foundation has been laid and matters are progressing finely when the young mans relatives, of whom there are nearly twenty, drop in for visit.
 Here the troubles begin through the unsought advice and interference of this family, every one of whom knows perfectly we'll that the house could be improved upon by following his or her suggestions. Thus there arises a row which breaks off the engagement, and following comes the workmen's strike which leaves yuong Bennett to finish his undertaking single handed. He ultimately accomplishes this purpose and wins back the girl of his heart, but the intervening happenings are numerous, strenuous and said-to-be uncommonly funny.
 The scenery provided by MT. Brady is quite as novel as MT. Craven's theme. The first act as already told, shows the foundation of the structure; the second represents the house half built, and the third discloses the completed build ing, upon one side of which the builder is mailing "to let" sign. It seems to have been largely the originality of the whole thing that so thoroughly captivated Broadway.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
County Conventions.

The Democratic County Convention for Litchfield County will be held in the City Hall, Torrington. Thursday, October 1, 1914 at 11:3O a. m. for. the purpose of nominating candidate for Sheriff, appointing a county committee and for the transaction of any other business proper to come before said con- vention.
 The credentials of the delegates should be ill the hands of the County Committee not later than Wednesday, Sept. 30.
 The Republican county convention to nominate candidate for high sheriff of Litchfield county was being held in Litchfield. on Wednesday after noon, as we were going to press. Frank H. Huntington of East Morris, d former incumbent of the office for a term of four years, is looked upon as the likely choice of the convention, al- though other names have been men, tioned in connection with the place.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
Serious Forest Fire.

A serious and mysterious forest fire broke out in the 'sSquabble hole" on Monday. At about ten o'clock Don Emmons discovered three or four small fires along wood road leading from Allyndale to his house, which had apparently been set. He and his man succeeded in putting them out; but a little later the woods were seen to be afire. Allyn Fuller, the fire warden, was summoned and took with him John Armstrong, Carl Warner and Arthur White, with plenty of shovels, etc. They began fighting the fire, but suddenly found themselves dangerously near being cut off and had to run des- perately for their lives, flames were shooting up thirty feet high not many feet from them. They succeeded in reaching the railroad tracks in safety. The fire was spreading from the north. west and was stopped at the tracks. The origin of the fire has suspicious look; at any rate greater care than ordinary should be taken because o1 the dry spell. Another thing-wher the fire warden calls on man to fight fire, the law says he must go
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
DanburY Fair Program.

The date of the Danbury Fair is not far away, as one is reminded by the appearance of the premium lists for the exhibition. The Fair will be held on October 5, 6, 2, 8, g, and 10, and as it will be virtually the last of the big agricultural exhibitions in New Eng land and neighboring sections of New York state, it will have clear field.
 The general program for the week is outlined in the premium list as fol- lows: .
 Monday-The reception of all animals and articles of perishable nature.
 Tuesday-Horse show events on the track at 1880 p. m., judging of grade cattle and poultry, vegetables, fruits and fancy articles; all horse show classes to be shown in front of grand stand. .# 'a
 Wednesday-Horse shQw first class called at 1880 D. m. judging of blooded cattle, dogs, poultry, sheep and swine, grand stand attractions of high order
 The best day to see the Fair-all of the exhibits are fresh, all of the at- fractions are given and the crowd not so great. All horse show classes to show in front of grand stand.
 Thursday-Trotting pacing and run ming races. The big day of the Fair.
 Friday-Trotting. pacing and run ming races. Danbury day.
 Saturday-Trotting, pacing and run ming races. All of the special attrac- tions-the holiday of the week.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
Killed by Overhea d Wires

William l.. Cline, 22 years old, a fireman employed by the New York, New Haven 6 Hartford railroad, was killed Sunday afternoon at New Haven, when his head came within fourteen inches of the electric wire system that is now in use between New Haven and New York. The wires carry a current of LOGO volts. In standing on a frieght car, Cline turned around toward someone who was calling him, and forgot to lower his head as he passed under the wires in the Cedar Hill yards. This is the third fatality since the electric system was intro dnced.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
Red Cross Benefit at Kent,

The people of Kent are alive to the demands of the hour and have arranged for concert to be given in the Congre- gational church, for the benefit of the Red Cross. This will take place on Friday evening, Sept. 25, beginning at eight o'clock. The artists are: Miss Marion R. Radcliffe, of New York, who will sing Irish folk songs; Henry Shelley, of the Kent School, who will play Liszt's Liebestraum and other selections; Miss Annie H. Chapin, of Boston, whose piano selections are from Poldini and Grisz. The Christian En- deavor Society will serve lemonade after the concert and very enjoyable evening is anticipated.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
OFF TO SCHOOL
Canaan Boys and Girls in Schools and Colleges.

Canaan is to be we'll represented at the various schools and colleges this winter as will be seen by the following list; and we are sure they will give a good account of themselves.
 John Fuller. left on Sunday to enter the Massachusetts Institute of Tech nology at Boston. Jack Garvin, whom we now claim as Canaan boy, leaves this week to continue his course at Princeton. Everett Lyles returns to Bedding Ridge. Kenneth Adam has left to continue his work at Hilton Academy. Forbes Adams returns to Hallock school and Allerton Eddy to the Berkshire school. George Laffargue left on Saturday to enter Oak Ridge Institute at Oak Ridge, North Carolina. His father and Winchell Pusey accompanied him as far as Washington. Geor se has chosen to go quite a dis .tal ce but he has chosen good school. Canaan will be represented in Mount Hermon as last year by Nelson Parsons and Floyd Knight, and those at North field this year will be Elizabeth Peirce Marion Holsapple and Amy Lansing. Canaan schools send two to the Dan- bury Normal School, Mary Fitch, who is taking her lest year there and Ellen Lindell, who is taking her first. Ruth Peirce, who graduated at Northfield last spring will enter Lucy Wheelock's Training School for kindergartners in Boston, which is one of the best in the country.
 While we are sending so many to other places, it is gratifying to kliow that Canaan is becoming increasingly an educational center No less than twenty-six pupils come to the Canaan High school from the surrounding towns mostly from the Cornwalls and Falls Village. This is the result of the State examiners approval of our high school, in order to obtain, which some time ago it was necessary to hire third teacher.
 The tuition paid by these pupils will more than pay the salary of the >addi- tional teacher Canaan is increasingly proud of her schools.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
MIR. CREIGHTON ACCEPTS
New Rector of Christ Church Win
 Preach October q.

Word has been received that the Rev. Arthur B. Crichton has accepted the call extended to him by Christ Church, Canaan. and will begin his work with the parish on October 4. MT. Crichton is a graduate of Harvard college and of Cambridge Divinity school. He first served as curate at Christ church, West Haven, Conn, anu has since been rector of the Church of the Redeemer in Lexington, Mass, from which parish he comes to Canaan. He will receive hearty welcome, not only from the people of the parish but from the people of the whole village. There never was time when the Canaan churches were in more cordial relations than now. We congratulate Christ church on their good fortune.
 There will be no services in Christ church next Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
Directors Meet and Eat.

The directors of the State Business Mems Association held their September meeting, Thursday, at the Country Club, Pennington. Thirty directors, from various parts of the sta, were present and session lasted all day. It was the first meeting since the summer vacation, and there was considerable business to transact, most of which was of nature interesting particularly to the larger towns and cities. Consider able discussion was given to the pro- position to oppose the increase of the weight limit of the parcels post, to 100 pounds. x
 The annual convention of the Associ- ation, to be held in Waterbury, October 15, was talked over, and it was voted that the directors, who map out the work of the convention, meet the night before. The convention will be followed this year by banquet in the evening, at the Elton. l#
 The directors were the guests of President Frank Johnston, at luncheon; MT. Johnston has recently returned from Europe, having represented the Association at the World convention of Chambers of Commerce, in Paris, and left for America on the day before Austria declared war on Servia.
 Second Vice-President E. P. Jones, of Winsted, will doubtless be elected president, at the annual convention, as First Vice. President Pease, of Hartford, will decline the promotion, owing to the demands of his business. Mr. Jones is we'll qualified for the position, and will without doubt make worthy successor to MT. Johnston, who has made splendid record as head of the organization.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
of for California.

The Rev. E. F. Atwood, who has made his home recently with his son, E. R. Atwood, of this village, will leave next Tuesday for Los Angeles, where he expects to make his home. He says that he doesn't expect to come back again, but his friends here cer- tainly hope that he will repent and re- turn. MT. Atwood is an old soldier and was at one time pastor of the church at East Canaan and later at Bloomfield.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
More Raspberries.

The invitation in last weeks issue of The News to all comers to bring in their late raspberries has borne fruit. '' H. E. Dean, of Cedar Hill farm in Falls Village, has sent in stem, picked on Sept. IS, with the explanation.
 ''I picked these before I saw the paper and ate the best one of course. If you want some more later I shall be glad to furnish you as I have some green ones.''
 Lena Hayden brought in fine stem on Monday. Any more? We. know how to use them.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
Church Anniversary.

The Congregational church at Water town celebrated its 175th anniversary Sunday. Rev. William 1rumbull Holmes, president of Tougaloo Univer- sity in Mississippi, Rev. George Austin Pelton, of New Haven, and Rev. Charles Putnam Croft, of Simsbury, former. pastors, spoke at the morning seryice' and the sermon was by MT. Holmes. In the afternoon a tablet was unveiled by the Sarah Whitman Trum- bull Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to mark the site of the first church building erected in TAI. In the evening Rev. Dr. Joseph Anderson, of Waterbury, delivered an address on "Watertown's First Church. ''
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
To Meet In lnkevIne,

The county convention of the Ladies' auxiliary, ancient Order of Hibernians, will be held at Lakeyille on Sunday next. Among those present on that occasion will be the state president oi the organization, Mrs. Catherine K Foley, of New Haven. The county president during the past term has been Mrs. Timothy Canty, of winsted, under whose administration the auxiliary has prospered as never before. It is ex- pected that she will be the unanimous choice of the gathering at Lakeville for reelection to that important office which she has filled in so satisfactory manner.