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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08
v. v. Duncan
DISAPPEARS
FROM HOME
PROMINENT MINOT MAN, AFTER
KISSING HIS WIFE AND BA-
BIEs GOODBYE, is LOST FROM
SIGHT-MANY SEARCHING FOR
HIM.

w. W, Duncan, one of Minot's most
highly respected citizens, disappeared
from his home at 2 o'clock this,
Thursday afternoon and no trace of
him has been found. All through the
night many friends searched every
nook and corner of the city for him,
making a journey up and down the
river, fearing that some calamity
might have befallen him. Messages
were sent to all surrounding owns. At
Granville it was reported that stran-
ger answering Mr.. Duncan's descrip-
ton was seen but it has not been de-
termined that he has been there.
Mr.. Duncan was at his home until
o'clock and seemed greatly worried
over the fact that he had lost his po-
sition at the New York furniture
store. There appears to have been
slight discrepancy in the books Of that
concern and this has worried Mr.. Dun
can great deal. Mr.. Duncan has al
ways been considered one of our most
straightforward citizens and the fact
that there was an irregularity, even
tho it was thru no fault Of his own,
has worried him a great deal. Upon
leaving his home, he kissed his wife
and babe goodbye and told Mrs. Dun
can that the pocket book could be
found under the pillow Of the bed. He
had acted in this manner before and
Mrs. Duncan thot little of it until he
failed to return to his evening meal.
Mr.. Duncan has lived in Minot for
the past ten years. He owns a farm
near Foxholm, where he resided for !
time. Financially he is in good cir
cumstances. His friends believe that
thru worrying he may have become
temporarily deranged and may b
wandering about the country. It Is
hoped that his whereabouts will soon
be known, for his family and frienh
are greatly alarmed over his disap-
pearance
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08
Winfield SLATKY
IS SUMMONED
ONE OF THE WARD COUNTY Pr
ONEERs PASSED AWAY OF
BRIGHT'S DISEASE WEDNES-
DAY AFTERNOON.

Winfield Slatky, aged 81 years,
passed away at St. Joseph's hospital
Wednesday afternoon at 3:45 o'clock
after lingering illness from Bright's
disease. The funeral will be held from
the Catholic church Saturday morning
at 10 o'clock, Rev. Jos. Raith officiat-
ing. The remains will be inferred in
the Catholic cemetery in this city.
Mr.. Slatky, who resided for many
years on farm two miles north Of
the city, became i'll nearly year ago,
but he bore up with great fortitude
and did not become belfast until three
weeks ago, when he was taken to the
hospital. He showed signs of rally
ing but early Wednesday morning he
began to grow worse and physicians
and friends knew that the. end was
near. Mr.. Slatky remained uncon-
scious to the end and conversed with
members of his family. He partook
of the Holy Sacrament and made his
peace with his Maker; he was ready
to go.
Mr.. Slatky was born at Coopers-
town, Wis, in 1863 and in 1869 accom-
panied his parents to Stearns county,
Mimi, near Sank Center. Here he
married Miss Maggie Franks in 1884
and to this union were born seven chill
dren, as follows, who with the wife
survive: Frank, Thomas, Eddie, Win
field, Aggie, Ethel and Clara MRS.
Chas. Petran.) Two brothers and two
sisters also survive, they being Frank,
one Of Minot's respected and old time
citizens, Joe, who lives at Sank Cen
ter, MIMI, Mrs. Mary Rabetz, of Ke-
vance, Wis, and Mrs. Anna Kusba Of
Sank Center.
In 1889 Mr.. Slatky and family came
to Ward county, locating of home
stead two miles north of the city,
which has been their home ever since.
Mr.. Slatky was one Of the best
known musicians in this section of the
state. He was cornetist in the Minot
Cornet band, organized away back in
1892, and he was violinist Of ability,
playing for years with H. T. Van Wag-
oner for many Of the early day social
functions. He was member Of the
Bohemian Western Fraternal Associa-
ton No. 1873.
Mr.. slatky leaves a host Of friends
to mourn.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08
PLUCKY 3-YEAR-OLD
GUIDES RUNAWAY TEAM
H. ]. MELOS' SON HAS NARROW
ESCAPE WHEN HORSES TAKE
FRIGHT-STUCK TO HIS SEAT
ON HIGH WAGON.

H. J. Melos' -year-old son had
a narrow escape in a runaway with a
spirited team hitched to farm wag-
on Saturday. Mr.. Melos had just
had his horses shod, and drove up in
front of the Consumers Power build
ing, leaving the boy in the wagon for
a moment. The horses made a dash
up the street, turning down Fifth
street. Arriving at the Melos home,
they made the turn into the yard,
striking a tree. The plucky little boy
held to the seat all the time but was
thrown backwards into the wagon
box, escaping without a scratch. Il
kept yelling to the horses to turn in
when we got near home" the little
fellow afterwards explained to his
father.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08
R. v. THORPE GIVEN
DECIDED PROMOTION
OF MINOT SASH &
DOOR co. BECOMES FIELD MAN
FOR ROGERS LUMBER co. ~
SUCCEEDED BY H. NJ. GAY, A
PROMINENT SASKATOON LUM-
herman.

r. w. Thorpe, manager Of the Minot
Sash and Door Co., for the past two
or three years, has signed up with the
Rogers Lumber Co., as their field man
thruout their territory in North Da-
kota and Montana. His duties with
that concern began Jan. 1. Mr..
Thorpe's Offices are in the Lee block
and the many friends Of both Mr.. and
Mrs. Thorpe will be exceedingly well
pleased to learn that they will con-
tinue to make Minot their home, this
being Mr.. Thorpe's headquarters. Mr..
Thorpe's field Of activities becomes
greatly enlarged. The Rogers Lumber
Co. recognized him as man Of ability
and selected him for an important
work which they are about to inaug-
urate.
Mr.. Thorpe is succeeded by 81. M:
Gay, for q number Of years engaged
in similar line Of work at Saskatoon,
and for the past two years, manager
Of the 81. NJ. Gay & Co. retail lumber
yards at Morris, Sask. Mr.. Gay is .
young man Of pleasing personality
and business ability. We know that
he will like Minot and that Minot will
reciprocate. He bids fair to become
just as good a booster for Minot as
his predecessor, and if he does, he'll
be a most valuable asset to the COM
munity. s5
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08
BERTHOLD MAN
FOUND GUILTY
GEORGE TAYLOR, ARRESTED
TWICE ON SAME CHARGE,
GETS WHAT WAS COMING TO
HIM TODAY.

George Taylor, who did landoffice
business in plugging at Berthold, was
convicted, in county court, the jury
returning q verdict early this after
noon. Taylor was twice arrested on
practically the same charge, the last
time about Christmas, and it was on
the latter charge that he was found
guilty.
County court convened Tuesday and
this was the first criminal case to be
tried. States Attorney Nestos be-
lieves that he will be thru with the
criminal calendar in two weeks, when
the civil cases will start.
The case against ]. =. Webb, charg-
cd with keeping gambling parapher-
malta at . place on East First st., IL
being tried this afternoon.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08
KELLEY RETURNS WITH
KIDNAPPED CHILDREN
SHERIFF, STAYS AT EDMONTON
UNTIL AUTHORITIES DECIDE
TO TURN TWO LITTLE JOHN
son CHILDREN OVER TO HIM.

,.. L .
4 Sheriff Ed Kelley returned from Ed
monitor, Alta, Wednesday night with
two little children of Martin Johnson
of Hartland, Clarence, 8, and Fern, z,
who are said to have been kidnapped
by their mother, Dolly Johnson, for
spite, after her husband had divorced
her. The sheriff had warrant for the
arrest Of Dolly johnson, but the wo-
man eluded the officers. The children
were found in a home for poor chill
dren at Edmonton and it required sew
eral days for Sheriff Kelley to con-
vince the authorities that they should
turn them over to him. He brot the
boy and girl back with him and they
were turned over to an uncle, Robert
Johnson, who took them to their faith
er today.
The authorities have been working
hard on the case
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08
BACON BABE
CALLED HENCE
HOMER, THE 1S-MONTHS.OLD
SON OF MIR. AND MRS. A. F.
BACON, SUCCUMBS TO MENIN.
GIFTS FRIDAY MORNING.

Homer L. Bacon, the year and a
half old son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. F.
Bacon, died at the Bacon home on
Pleasant avenue early Friday morn
ing, following a short illness from
meningitis. For week or more the
little one had remained unconscious
and altho physicians stated that there
were no hopes for the child's recovery,
the parents clung to their loved one
and hoped that there mightfbe at least
one slight chance. Loving hands did
all that was within human power to
do, but the All-wise Ruler of our des-
TIMES saw fit to pluck. His fair lit
tie flower.
Funeral services were held from the
home Saturday afternoon, Rev. P. w.
Erickson of the Presbyterian church
officiating.
The family have the sincere SYM
pathy Of us all.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08
Sam Martinson Returns Home.

Sam Martinson, convicted here three
years ago of forgery and serving a
term in the penitentiary, started his
old business soon after his release
and managed to get four worthless
checks cashed here, using the names
of Bert Hanson and Frank Cox. Dep
uty Dan Doughcrty recognized the
hand writing and located Martinson
at Bismarck. He was arrested and
brot here, where he pleaded guilty be-
fore Judge Leighton, who sentenced
him to two years in the penitentiary
Saturday night.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08
Will You Help in the Better Minot Campaign?
Hilton Farmer win Enter sanitarium.

Hilton Farmer viii Enter Sanitarium.
E. e. Burdick, from north of Doug
las, was in the city Wednesday. Mr..
Burdick says his cattle have run out
oil winter and little feed has been
used. Mr.. Burdick came to appear
before the county board in behalf of
Hilton township. Ole Helgrum, a
farmer Of that township has applied
for admission to the tuberculosis
Sanatarium at Dunseith, the state in
stitution. Mr.. Burdick reported that
the patient has property to the value
Of about $4,000 and the board decided
that he needed no county aid at this
time, but decided to assist him later
if it became necessary. Mr.. Hulgrum
intends to remain at the Sanatarium
for two years, where he has assur-
ances of complete recovery.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08
HOW SURREY FARMERS.
WORK TOGETHER
EVEN UNDER ADVERSE comb.
TONS, FARMERS WHO WERE
sTUNG BY COMMISSION MER-
CHANT SHOULDER PROPOR.
TIONATE BURDEN OF LOSS.

The Surrey Agricultural Association
has undergone in the last six months
an experience which places it on a
pretty substantial basis. During. the
month of March, 1913, the Associa-
ton appointed committee to look up
a potato market for it's members. and
later delegated a committee to super
wise the loading and billing of cars
loaded by the Association members.
In consequence of the personnel of the
committee and the nature of it's duties
nearly all the work fell on one man.
But he took the duty cheerfully and
even neglected his own business to
look after the loading of cars for his
neighbors. It was the only way these
potatoes could be handled because
they were delivered in small lots:
In all seven cars were loaded in
this manner, and drafts were made
against them in the usual manner. AS
soon as the drafts were deposited the
committee began to make settlements
with the farmers who had delivered
potatoes, and tho the price was low,
it seemed to be good thing to move
the product before seeding began and
have the money to use. Time went on
and nothing more was heard from the
drafts. Finally the railroads began
to clamor for their fee for hauling the
spuds to market and about that time
three drafts were returned. OF course
the man who drew against the COM
mission companies was the man to
make the drafts good, and our. un-
fortunate committeeman saw that he
had surely "put his foot into it." Much
shoe Their was worn out running
from the bank to the depot, and from
the depot back to the bank. Many
sleepless nights were spent and much
ill7advised philosophy about co-opera-
ton was expounded;s And the right
eous wrath of an indignant farmer
was freely rendered the whole COM
Spring slipped into summer, and
summer into fall and the longer time
went on the more our worthy COM
mittee-man realized that he had CO.
operated to the value of, $4,000.
A misunderstanding arose about
how the business was to be conducted
ard finally it became necessary to call
special meeting to straighten
out the tangle. A special meeting
was called Dec. Both and very good
attendance responded. The matter,
Wa; fully and freely discussed and The
conclusion wss finally reached that the
farmers who had put potatoes into the
cars for which no returns were re-
ceived should stand the loss. And this
they are doing. The money paid out
last spring on those three cars Of po-
tatoes is being refunded promptly and
it will be only a short time till the
matter will be fully adjusted. It was
an unfortunate circumstance that
these cars in. question fell into the
hands Of unprincipled commission men
but the incident had very happy end
ing in demonstrating to US that farm
ers can pull together even under adj
verse circumstances, and proves that
the ideals employed in conducting the
business on our farms is above re-
proach, and that the day of applied
Christianity" is not so far distant as
some would have you think.
j. w. SMITH,
Secretary
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08
Official Papers Named.

The commissioners named the fol-
lowing as the official county papers
for the coming year: Minot Reporter,
Kenmare Journal and Ryder Journal
The official papers during the past
year were the Democrat, Donnybrook
Courier and Sawyer Telegraph. There
really ought to be one official paper
in each of the five districts.
The Independent was not in the
race as this paper had been given the
tax list to publish. We will, however,
continue to publish the commissioners
proceedings free Of charge for the
benefit of our readers.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08
Writ is Denied.

Albert Snider, Of Donnybrook, ar
rested in Canada charged with steal
ing team and wagon at Donnybrook,
has been denied writ of habeas cor
pus by Judge Leighton. Snider spent
a term in Canadian prison for steal
ing wheat after he, in company with
two others, had driven the team across
the line. Snider IS but nineteen years
old. He is now in the county Jail here
waiting trial.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08
Burns Club Will Honor Bard.

The Burns club committees are
making preparations for the annual
Burns celebration Jan. 26, in honor Of
the anniversary of the birth of the
Scottish bard. A good program will
be rendered and the usual good Scotch
dishes served. Among those from out
of the city who are expected to be
present are Governor Hanna, Justice
A. Bruce, Judge Burr of Bottineau and
Norman Black, manager of the Times
Herald. Mr.. Black will render num-
Der of Scotch songs at the entertain
ment.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08
LUTHERNS WILL BUILD
$4,000 PARSONAGE
OLD BRICK CHURCH TO BE TORN
DOWN AND FINE RESIDENCE
FOR PASTOR CONSTRUCTED IN
SPRING-OFFICERS ELECTED.

At the meeting of the congregation
of the First Lutheran church Monday
night, it was decided to tear down the
old brick church and construct $4,000
parsonage Of brick in the spring. Over
200 attended the meeting. Officers for
the ensuing year were elected and fol-
lowing splendid supper, delightful
musical program was rendered.
Rev. Mr.. Gulixson, who is doing
excellent work, has been retained for
the coming year.
Thos. johnson and p. o. Hall were
elected to the board Of trustees. NJ.
S. Olson was elected Deacon and Ed
Shirley Secretary.
The Ladies' Aid elected the follow
ing: President, Mrs. C. Shirley; vice.
president, Mrs. N. Balerud; secretary,
Mrs. 7. N. Void; treasurer, Mrs. I.
P. Kulaas.
F. L. Toftner left Friday night for
Cyrus, Mimi, where he will visit rel
atiyeS,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08
Officers Make Raids.

Three buildings were closed by
Deputies Hovind and Dougherty in
raids made Wednesday night on evil
dence showing that liquor had been
sold in them. The buildings are those
of John Bonholzer, west of town, the
house Of H. Peece, colored, on Jarvis
ST, and the McDougall barn which is
rented
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08

Ira D. Wight, manager, and Paul
Fechtenau, city salesman Of the Stone
Ordean-W Wells Co., attended the an
nual meeting Of the Stone Ordean
family Of salesmen and managers 1t
Duluth last week, an annual affair
that is always enjoyable and profit
able.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08
Typhoid Fever Claims Ray Victim

Typhoid Fever Claims Ray Victim.
Miss Minnie Trandberg, aged Is
years, passed away at the home Of her
brother, north Of Ray, early Monday
morning, after a short illness from ty-
phoid fever. The remains were ship
ped to the old home in Minnesota. The
brother but recently recovered from
typhoid fever and it is believed that
the drinking water contains the germs.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08
7sl Arrests in 1918.

Chief Smith reports that during the
year 1913 there were 791 arrests made
in Minot. OF this number 3Ol were
for drunkenness, 123 vagrancy, 50
disorderly conduct, Is blocking side-
walk, II gambling, II petit larceny,
ID bootlegging, II assault and battery,
9 failure to pay dog tax, 8 prostitutes.
2 forgery, z burglary, 4 insanity, 8
arson, 3 selling cocaine, etc.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08
DOLLY JOHNSON, ACCUSED OF
KIDNAPPING HER CHILDREN.
Visit From Prominent St0ckman.

Ralph Ward, a prominent stockman
from Carlson, is in the city today. Mr..
Ward is being urged by his Mclean
county friends to enter the race for
the state senate and it is probable that
he will do so. Mr.. Ward informs US
that John Williams, who was mem
Der of the legislature from that dis
trict, will be candidate for states
attorney Of Mclean county, with good
chances of winning.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08
Homesteader Died Here.

Hans Hanson, aged % years,
homesteader from Berthold reserva-
ton, passed away at St. Joseph's hos
pital in this city Wednesday morning
from peritonitis. The remains were
forwarded to Harvey, near which
place the parents Of the decedent live.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08

The Eastern Star dancing party
Friday was one Of the most enjoyable
functions that organization has ever
given. Quigley's orchestra played
and delightful luncheon was served.
Those who did not care to dance
played Norwegian Whist. Arrange
ments are being made to hold a Hard
Times ball soon, followed by Mas
querade.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08

The pres gang has received person
al letters from Edw. Patterson, the
progressive Bismarck hotel man. Ed
invites the boys to stop at the Nc
Kenzie, the seven story hotel, while
attending the convention. Reserva-
tions have been made, we understand,
for most Of the sixth and seventh
story rooms.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08

John II. Lewis and L. M. Swigart
went to Velva Wednesday to attend
the installation Of the officers Of the
n. of Il. Editor Francis Is the Chan
cellor Commander for this year. The
Minot men saw the ball game that
day.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08

L. D. McGahan, publisher Of the
Democrat, submitted to an operation
at st. Joseph's hospital Sunday. He
is improving and has been removed to
his home.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08
Annual Bank Meetings.

The banks of the city will hold their
annual meetings Tuesday. Consider
able interest is being taken in the
meeting at the Second National bank
when successor to the late Joseph
Roach, president, Of that institution,
will be named.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08

H. H. Hovda, eye specialist and
jeweler, has removed to fine new quar-
ters at the corner Of Reishus st. and
Central avenue, which gives him q
splendid location for his work.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-08

Dan McNally WAS arrested charged
with passing . worthless check 3or
$12 on Geo. krueA
The Washington herald., 1914-07-31

was famous Mary had lost all her wild
rose color and in her simple white
frock with its touch Of black mourning
ribbons, she looked older-and lovelier
than ever, decided Frank as he came
forward.
How do you do. Nary he asked
conventionally.
"Why-why. Frank she cried IN i
shaking tone. You surprised me so. i
was not expecting TO see-any one"
Frank held out his hand and she
placed her own in II.
Please come out from your bower
have something to tel you," he said
gravely. Something very important II
me-"
proud hurt look came into her face.
She turned away her head and he saw
that her lips quivered.
You wrote me something year ago.
she said in a stihed tone that was near
to tears. II gave you an answer-but-
but" her voice died away in sob, and
she withdrew her hand.
You gave me an answer-but did yoi
mail the letter. Mary
She faced him with startled eyes. Did
mail the letter. she demanded. Bit
terly "As IL have not gone over every
detail OF that wretched period. I have
asked myself that question again and
again, hoping that through some over
sight you had never received II. for
did not understand your silence! Why
do you ask me IL posted it?'
Frank held out the folio. Because
never received a reply TO my letter.
Mary. Because bought this book in
your fathers library two hours ago
| and please look inside and see what
found there"
Mary removed the letter and turned
: il over. why. why. you never re-
ceived t-and thought-I thought Oh,
| Frank
Franks open arms received her shak-
! ing form. and through her sobs he
| learned that she had written at once
confessing her love for him. 4 certain
| Cousin Margaret, a bookworm and
most absent-minded spinster. had beer
! entrusted with the precious reply. That
| she had used II to mark page 800 in the
| book she had been reading at the time
had passed from her busy mind