The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-22

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better than he ever did before in his
life. He has charge Of machine in
the Irvine plant that smooths the balls
of Irvine as the product is finished.
The prisoners were all given half
holiday in honor of the visit from the
press men and they were allowed to
converse with anyone, rather unus-
ual proceeding. They took great de-
light in the ball game and for a time
actually forgot that they We're isolat-
ed from the outside world. The men
were all we'll dressed Warden Tai
colt treats them kindly. Finding one
old man out in the crowd without an
overcoat, he sent him in to get warm
er clothing.
!, The Bismarck Tribune covered the
meeting in good shape. Baer's car
toons Of the members of the gang
would do credit to McCutcheon HIM
self.
} Ed Richter, of Larimore, the asso-
cations next president, hasn't missed
meeting since the organization of
this body.
"Kernel" Brewer of Fargo, for
nearly quarter of century editor
|. of the Forum, graced the gathering
with his presence. Mr. Brewer, who
is now secretary of the Fish and
Game Board of the state, has form
ed an advertising bureau with Mr..
Baker, formerly publisher of the
Courier News, which promises to be-
come a great power in drawing BUSH
ness to this state for the publishers.
1t was pleasing coincidence. that
the date of the press meeting should
fall on Ben Whitehead's birthday. Ben
is past forty and is growing hand
somer every day.
Harry Case, who guards the mil
lions" in the treasury of the associa-
ton. was presented a valuable travel
ing bag by his friends, in appreciation
} of his services. Mrs. Case, who
could not attend the meeting, was re-
membered with a most beautiful cut
glass dish and other useful articles.
A big scheme is under way in the
association to advertise the resources
of the state in other parts Of the
country, which is expected to take
form at an early date.
Ernest Peterson, who publishes a
bright weekly paper at Milton, invit-
ed the press gang in behalf of the Ma
tional Association, to join the mem
bers on their annual excursion in
April. Headquarters will be estab-
lished at Houston, Texas, an the ed
itors' money will be counterfeit with
in that state. There are now 80 men,
bers Of the National Association in
this state and seven from North Da-
kota attended the summer meeting in
Colorado.
Governor Hanna has invited the
press gang to hold their summer
meeting another year at Fish Lake,
, where tents and other comping par
quite probable that the meeting will
be held there some time.
Norman Black, the popular Grand
Forks publisher, accompanied by his
charming wife and daughters, gave
pleasure to all by their presence.
! There was keen disappointment over
the fact that Mr.. Black was unable
; to sing because of a cold.
Sam Clark, of the Jim Jam Jems,
did not return from st. Louis in time
., to deliver his address to the editors,
Mr.. Clark is quite hopeful Of securing
new trial and in that event, there
: seems to be little question but what
he and Mr.. Crockard will win their
case. The Circuit Court of Appeals
, at St. Louis, heard the arguments Of
the Bangs brothers, who are endeav-
. oring to secure retrial. More than a
= hundred points of error were cited. A
: result of the hearing may be known
/, within a few days. Clark declares
= that no matter what the outcome may
:. be, Jim Jam Jems will appear every
q month Just now 100000 copies are
. being issued monthly. Had the &C.
= ton not been taken against the pub
= fishers, Clark declares that the maya.
, : zine would now have circulation Of
j quarter of a million.
= Editor Guild of Fargo, is one of the
: most noted spell binders of the asso.
:, citation. For years he was minis
;, ter but says he's doing the best he car
q to live it down. Gov. Hanna jestingly
,. remarked that perhaps he went int
4 the newspaper game to preach to {
r larger congregation.
: At the press banquet the five judges
" Of the Supreme court and nearly every
o state official and their ladies broke
Q bread with the editors, a fact thai
> added much to the pleasure Of the
e function
I c.. A. Wales, former publisher
n now residing on homestead on thu
J. Berthold reservation, went to the con
'. vention on "Duke's Mixture" new
e name for the old Siberian Limited.
i George J. Smith, of Plaza
it publisher of string Of six papers, at
' tended the convention and took goo,
v deal Of interest in the sessions. Mr.
d Smith owns papers at Plaza, Ryder
Douglas, Epworth, Makoti and Par
is eel, and is thinking Of establishing ;
j. few more.
'. little Mac" of Flasher, was un
% able to be with the "b-hoys." He hal
1t to attend a wedding in South Dakota
It Mrs. Trubshaw, wife of the presi
le dent, could not attend the meeting a
) her father, who is more than eight,
years of age, lies at the point o
death at Cooperstown.
n Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Francis of Vel
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