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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-15
IN HANDS
Of THE GERMANS
TROOPS NOW ON WAY TO OST-
END ~ THOUSANDS OF BEL
CLANS FLEEING TO ENGLAND
GOVERNMENT REMOVED TO
HAVRE, FRANCE.

The Germans appear to have all the
best of it in the European war at
present. They have taken Antwerp
and King Albert and other officials
have fled to Ostend. They have per-
mission from France to remove their
headquarters to Havre, France, and
this is being accomplished.
Sixty thousand refugees are at Ost-
end. They are cut off from retreat
by the land route and as many as pos
sible are going across the channel to
England, where homes are being OPP
ened to them. Many of the refugees
are wounded soldiers and these are
given preference on the ships.
The battle Of Aisne is still on. The
armies seem to be in dead lock, nei-
ther meeting with much success.
The Germans are making many guns
that will shoot shells as tall as man
rs miles, the guns being something
like % inches in diameter.
It is reported that Portugal is like
ly to engage in war against Germany
at any time and is now modifying
troops.
To add to the complication of laf-
fairs, English colonies in South Africa
have revolted.
The English are certain the Ger
mans will soon throw bombs on Lon
don from the Zeppelin airships and
have warned the residents to seek
their cellars upon a moments warn
ing. England is thoroly stirred and
thousands are volunteering. The 49,
900 Canadian troops that sailed Oct.
2 have arrived.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-15
Grain Growing vs.. Stock.

The report of the Saskatchewan
Grain commission brings out the fact
that it costs the farmers 55 cents q
bushel to produce wheat, and 81 cents
per bushel f. o. b. cars at the local
market. The Commission found that
the cost of producing wheat has in
creased IL per cent since 1909, and
that during this time the price receiv-
ed by the Saskatchewan farmers de-
creased from 81 1-5 cents in 1909 to
66 1-8 cents in 1913.
This will be of interest to North
Dakota farmers who are raising
wheat. The same general tendency is
likely true here too, but the North
Dakota farmer is fortunately situated
for stock raising. Corn and alfalfa
can be grown very successfully in the
state.
The census report shows larger
return per acre on the farms having
stock than where only grain was
raised. The stock, and especially
when good types are used so that Q
superior product is produced, will
bring good returns.
proposition is that in producing food
for the stock, a rotation of crops
needs to be practiced and this will re-
suit in larger yields of wheat, which
reduces the cost of production and
makes possible making profit on the
wheat where no profit is made on the
smaller yields. The rotation of crops
puts the land in shape to grow bigger
crops of grain, but it also puts the
land in shape to produce more certain
crops. The increased fertility and
organic matter makes the crop less
subject to unfavorable conditions.
Wheat growing being one Of the
pioneer crops, its acreage is being
rapidly increased in the new countries,
and usually at the expense of stock
raising. This is true in the United
States, in Canada and in South Amer
lea. This means that the number OF
beef cattle are being reduced as the
wheat average goes up.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-15
MOTT EDITOR WEEDS
NEW FORK GIRL

John F. Charmley, the we'll known
editor of the Mott Spotlight, and Miss
Ellen McMorrow, the latter Of New
York city, were on Sept. IL, unbe-
knownst to Mr.. Charmley's. many
friends in this state, united in mar
riage by Rev. John l.. O'Reilly, pas
tor of one of the leading Catholic
churches in New York city, the cere-
mony taking place at the bishops res
idence. The bride was attended by
Miss Anna Collins, girl friend from
Ireland, and the bridegroom's atten-
brother-in -law. Mr.. Charmley is SO
well known in North Dakota, being an
active politician and newspaper man,
having for years been chief OF the
Mott fire department and having at
tended every tournament and press
meeting since becoming resident of
the state. The couples courtship was
most romantic. During his visit to
England and Ireland, eight years ago,
he first met Miss McMorrow at
Queenstown, from which point they
both sailed to New York on the Teu-
tonic, and Mr.. Charmley let no oppor
tunity slip by to cultivate her &C.
quaintance. A year ago, when he
went to attend the national fremen's
convention in New York, he renewed
his attentions. The brides is an ac-
compiished and active business wo-
man, having been secretary to Mr..
Kemmerer, one of the large coal oper-
ators in Pennsylvania, ever since her
advent in America. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charmley enjoyed an extensive we'd
ding trip. Besides visiting all points
of interest in New York and various
points in Pennsylvania, they spent
some time at Niagara Falls and visit
ed at several places in Canada. They
are now at hame at Mott.
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''BALDY' SLAVENS
k|DNAPS YOUNG GIRL
WELL KNOWN YOUNG MAN DE-
PARTS WITH 14-YEAR-OLD DEL
LA WESTERGARD, DAUGHTER
OF FORMER EMPLOYER-TOOK
GIRL FOR SPITE.

Badly" Slavens, who until recent
ly was employed at the City Cafe, left
for parts unknown Wednesday night,
taking with him pretty fourteen-year-
old Della Westergard, daughter of A..
X. Westergard, owner of the Cafe.
Slavens had been discharged and he
swore to his employer that he'd get
even. 1t appears that this is the way
he had of doing it.
The girl got her clothes together
and met Slavens near the Minot Auto
Co. early that evening. Slavens had
hired a horse and buggy from the SEQ
field livery barn and they drove away
with the rig and not the slightest
trace has been gotten of them. The
horse weighs 1000 pounds, is IL years
old and was hitched to a rubber tired
buggy with black box.
Slavens is 10 years Of age and is
said to be a "snow" fiend. He wore
a blue coat and sweater. The girl
wore a red sweater. The authorities
are looking for them and will be glad
to receive any information as to their
whereabouts.
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-four FlRfMfN
Suffer Burns
CHIEF OLEARY, Chef JACOB
SON, JOHN McDOUGALL AND
GEO. MARSH BURNED ABOUT
FACE WHILE CARRYING CAS-
CLINE STOVE FROM KELLEY
BUILDING.

Chief VIM. O'Leary, and Firemen
Chester jacobson, George Marsh and
John McDougall were painfully burn
ed about their faces while carrying q
gasoline stove from the third floor Of
the E. D. Kelley building late Wednes-
day night.
VIM. Kelley had started the gasoline
stove and threw lighted match in a
pan containing gasoline. There was
. terrific blaze and the fire depart
ment was called out. The firemen
rushed to the third floor and Chief o.
Leary grabbed the blazing stove and
fell with it as he was coming down
the stairs. The burning gasoline
blazed up, burning the four firemen.
The flames did little damage other
wise.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-15
Big Republican Meeting Oct. Is.

Big Republican Meeting Oct. Is.
The Ward county republican pre-
cinct committeeman will gather in
this city Oct. 90, ut which time one
of the largest political meetings in
the county will be held.
The county and legislative candi-
dates will be given an opportunity to
meet the committeeman and several
will talk with them.
Governor Hanna is expected and il
is quite certain that u. s. Senator
Gronna will be present, both Of whom
are to speak.
Secretary w. w. Tyler has charge
Of the arrangements. Mr.. Tyler says
the prospects for great republican
landslide could not possibly be better
A. ]. MCDANIEL, the county chair.
man, is also busily engaged in keep.
ing the fences in good repair.
The republican headquarters in the
Roell- Blakey block present a busy
appearance. Arrangements are being
made for big political meeting to be
held at Kenmare sometime during the
Gooseneck Corn Show, which will be
held Oct. $3.50.
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Paid sso2.5o for Cow at Taylor Sal

Paid $3O2.5O for Cow at Taylor Sale
c. H. Parker paid $3O2.5O for reg
istered Jersey cow at the J. B. Taylor
sale on the Slocum farm Wednesday
Mr.. Parker bought a dozen or more
mich cows and will place them on the
Parker farm northeast Of the city
to furnish milk and cream for the Lee
land hotel
w. D. Wilson bought several good
cows, paying in the neighborhood of
5000 for some of them. There were
buyers from north of Lansford and
from down in the Fargo territory. The
sale amounted to between five and six
thousand dollars and was very salts
factory. Col. H. ]. Hecht, the auc-
tioneer, appeared at his best and
worked hard.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-15
Geese are Numerous.

Chief Game Warden McCutcheon
was at the large lake north of Buffalo
Lodge one day this week and reports
seeing no less than 500 black brandts
He shot one big goose, turning the
bird completely over in the air. just
before the goose struck the ground he
recovered, opened his carburetor, ad:
vanced his spark and broke the speed
limit in getting away.
Mr.. McCutcheon will go to the Dew
ills Lake country Saturday to see that
the laws pertaining to geese are rig.
idly enforced. Last year, the hunters
shot from autos and did not give the
geese chance to rest and feed, con.
sequently the birds were scarce last
year. Many were seen near the Mon.
.tana line where they have never beer
seen before.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-15
Strong Football Team.

Coach Waters thinks the Minot
football eleven stronger than last
years team and hopes the local boys
will win in Saturdays game when
Grand Forks will visit this city. Mi
not plays at Devils Lake Oct. "a and
Kenmare at Minot Oct. 81.
The Minot lineup is as follows:
Backfeld- McDougall, Hayes, Van
denoever, Frank, Nichols, Jackson,
Milton Lynch and Grafton Lynch.
Tackles Sherman and Kemper,
(Kemper is captain. Guards
mas and Blakey. Center Blaisdell.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-15
Stranger Astounded at Concert.

Stranger AstOunded at Concert.
The second concert given by the Mi
not Symphony Orchestra at the Grand
Theatre Sunday afternoon, was at
tended by an even larger crowd than
the first. Blaine Allen, the conductor,
and his musicians gave a splendid en-
tertainment. The third concert will
be given on the afternoon Of Oct. "a.
"a stranger appearing in the city at
tended the concert. He said he thot he
would find small average orchestra.
Imagine his surprise when the cur
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-15
FIRST FEMALE RESIDENT
OF GRANVILLE DIES

Mrs. c. Christensen, the first wo-
man resident of Granville, died Sat-
urday afternoon after lingering i'll
ness and was buried Sunday. Mrs.
Christensen fell a year ago, suffering
injuries from which she could not re-
cover. She conducted the first Sec
ton house at Granville twenty mine
years ago.
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already reached the scene of the con-
flict. Not only have the common peo-
pie enlisted, but the native potentates
have also offered their services and
their money. The mararajah of Jai-
pur, head Of the Kuchhwaha clan Of
Rajputs, gave transport train for
use in moving expeditionary forces
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-15
Blazer Paints Wonderland Trai

Blazer Paints Wonderland Trail.
The green auto trail form the Twin
Cities to Minot has been completed.
It is now possible for auto drivers to
make the journey without asking a
question, from seeing the green paint
ed telegraph and telephone poles en-
route. Part of the Wonderland Trail
from Minot to Rugby will be painted
red by the blazer.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-15
4. Subscription ST. Per Annum
Rowatt Adds Shoe Repair Departmel

ROwatt Adds Shoe Repair Department
Hans Hanson, who conducted the
Shoe Hospital in Minot for many
years, has been employed by Fred F.
Rowatt, who has installed complete
shoe repairing department in connec-
ton with his Waverly Harness shop.
Mr.. Rowatt has invested in combina-
ton harness and shoe power sewing
machine and will have one of the
best equipped shops in this section of
the state.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-15
Will Build ur-story Block.

DR.. G. Roy Ringo, who recently
bought the building and lot just north
of the Robbins block, South Main
street, is preparing to build four
story modern block soon and it is
likely that he will put in the founda-
ton this fall. The building when
completed will be 5Ox13O feet.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-15

tain raised to find an aggregation of
Is first class musicians, playing the
most classical music. He said that
in all his life, he had not heard such
an orchestra in cities with ten times
the population Of Minot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-15
indian MAHARAjA
C|VESiTRA|N FOR
USE OF TROOPS

England has recently been showing
considerable pride over the fact that
the people of India have shown an
eagerness to aid the home government
in the present war. Indian troops have
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-15
Roseland After Murderers.

/. Peterson Roseland, who is doing q
landofice business for the Dakota
Farmer, hired an auto on behalf OF
Ward county and securing couple Of
long range siege guns, started out
into the country looking for the Lans-
ford murderers. The "old man" is
some sleuth.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-15
Robinson I.oses Case,

Robinson Loses Case.
Judge Leighton has decided that the
action of the city commissioners in
ousting former Chief of Police Robin
son from his position as patrolman
was regular.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-15
FASHIONABLE CAPES
FOLLOW LINES Of
THE COSTUME

There is something decidedly pic
turesque about the cape illustrated. It
is built in two TERED effect with a
group Of plaits and a ribbon sash in
the back,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-15
The virginian Pleased.

The Virginian Pleased.
The Virginian was presented at the
Grand Wednesday night to crowded
house. The production was handled
by first class company. Minot thea
tire goers always patronize q show
worth seeing.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-15

p. AZ. sAspinwall Of Barr, Mont, will
return to Minot about Nov. 1, to spend
the winter.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-13

one should help his relatives to
the utmost. ! am very sure
could never live among luxuries
IL | knew that some one of my
near relatives was wanting the
necessities.
have noticed often that many
men and women will do more for
strangers than for those nearest
them.
II | had sisters or brothers | do
not believe that any one of them
could do anything bad enough for
me to forsake him, but II seems
to me that almost every family
lets money-dirty money-come
in between love, interest and care
that each should pay to the other,
when, If person only realized it,
one tender look or a grateful
caress from some one that IL is
your duty to help is worth more
than all the money In the world.
There is greater, more sordid
poverty than that which comes
from lack of money!
ITO BE Continued Tomorrow
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-13

With the development of ANA
teur talent in Tacoma through a
series of amateur performances, a
number of the acts are being pre-
pared for the professional stage.
An act made up of Tacoma per-
formers will make its professional
debut tonight at the Empress, as
the added attraction. Should the
performers prove their worth,
they will be given booking upon
the Sullivan & Considine circuit.
The four couples who make up
the company will present a num-
Der of up to the minute dancing
novelties, including some inyen-
lions of their own. The Empress
audiences will be asked to judge
the merit OF. the various couples
taking part in the competition,
prizes being awarded on the basis
of the showing made during two
days appearance.
Those entering the contest are
Jack Wilson and Myrtle Johnson,
Eddie Boyer and Elizabeth Rich
ardson, George Potrich ana Dot
Morley and Lee Boyer AID Anna
johnson. The dances to be pre-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-13
GOING LIKE
HOT CAKES

The report is that many OF the
big tracts of real estate. S0x446
feet. that have been selling at
$3.50 on terms are being sold. all
because there is nearly an acre OF
ground for the ordinary price of a
lot. The soil is fine, and the To-
cation well within the city limits.
There is a crowd at the local Of
fees, 1917 A street, near 18th.
on the ground floor, almost every
morning. Their phone, Main
12i3. Is kept hot with inquiries
most of the time. Adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-13

II is seldom that so rare and
clever a playlet as I'm Old New
York." which heads the new En-
press bill this week, ever reaches
the western vaudeville circuits.
The play is meritorious and the
persons presenting it have been
carefully chosen for their parts.
George Hoey, the leading man,
scored a distinct hit yesterday
with his acting, and the support
of his company-Hattie Cannon
telle, ]. J. Williams, Miss Bellew
and Fred Hill-was remarkable.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-13
CYNTHIA GREY'S
;: LETTERS 8:

Dear Miss Grey: What is
the 30th wedding anniver-
sary and what's the first
year? IL you could give
me all in rotation | will
surely cut them out and not
bother you again.
A.-Because so many are In
terested In knowing the wedding
anniversaries I will give them,
and hope all who care for the in
formation will follow your exam.
pie and keep the clipping.
First-CottOn.
Second-Paper.
Third--Leather.
Fourth-Fruit and Flowers.
Fifth-Wooden.
SiNth--Sugar.
Seventh-Woolen.
Eighth--India Rubber.
10 Ninth--Will0w.
Tenth-Tin.
Eleyenth-Steel.
Twelfth-Silk and Fine Linen
Thirteentll-Iace.
Fourteenth-Ivor
Fifteenth-Crystai.
Twentieth-China.
Twenty-fifth--Silver.
Thirtieth-Pearl.
Fortieth-Ruby.
Fiftieth-GOlden.
Seventy-fifth-D
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-13

| want to ask a few ques-
lions. What is the defini-
tion for the word kiss?
What can a man use to keep
his hair combed back?
Hope to hear from you In
the paper as soon as possible,
as I'm going away soon.
Your friend, T.. NJ. II.
A.-fou can look up the def.
milton of a kiss In the diction.
airy; but | will give you mine: A
kiss Is "a token of pure affection,
and IL used I'm any other sense II
Is sacriiege to ones best nature,
l presume you wish to know
how 10 cultivate a pompadlour,
Try combing the hair back al
night and sleeping with a towel
tied around IL SO as TO keep II
flat.
Your excepting company" with
the girl will depend upon whether
you are both old enough to stead.
lily associate and whether or no,
You have the proper respect fOi
each other. II you are children
You should simply associate u,
playmates.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-13
/ The Confessions |
- of a Wife C

Copyright, 1914, by the News
paper Enterprise Association.)
When Dicks family had left
after having dinner with US, and
l had gone to Aunt Mary's room,
cheer her up a little and tucked
her in bed. / came back to find
Dick walking about our little sit
ting room in perturbed manner
and smoking big black cigar.
well, dear, what is the mat
teri" l asked.
II wonder If Aunt Mary would
care IL We did not buy stock with
all the money Uncle John left us
in his will?" he asked, abruptly.
81 don't think she would care
what is done with it, dear. AS l
understand 1t, Uncle John left you
that money so that Aunt Mary
would not feel that she was really
dependent upon us for the care
we give her. l know she has
money enough to keep her well,
but l presume Uncle John thought
that we would have more or less
to do with making her comfort
able and consequently he wanted
Aunt Mary to feel that at times
she might ask us for things that
she would not like to do If she
felt entirely dependent upon our
interest in love. But what do you
want to do with the money.
dear?"
well, you see, father rather
expected that Uncle John would
leave his affairs in such way
that it would be possible for him
to put some of Aunt Mary's
money in his business; of course,
either letting her become part
ner or paying her 6 per cent in
terest. You know fathers bust
ness is a paying one, but it needs
new blood, and he thought when
Jack came home from college he
would take him in and branch out
little. The way it has turned
out there is no money available
for this purpose, except that five
thousand dollars that Uncle John
gave us, and | heard Aunt Mary
tell you the other night that now
| could take up the rest of my
book publishing stock"
"She only said that, Dick, be-
cause | had told her lot about
our ambitions, but / know that
Aunt Mary wants us to do just
what we want to do, and l am
sure it is our duty to help your
father and your brother in every
way we can. We are young and
we are getting along fine"
Eyes, l got my dividend for
the last six months yesterday,
and it was 20 per cent. That
will give us five hundred dollars
to pay on the block of stock.
You've been a splendid little man.
ager to live so carefully within
your income. Father thinks IL he
had twenty-five hundred dollars
he could fix things so he could
treble sales in the next twelve
months. That will give us three
thousand dollars to pay on our
stock"
Don't you think, dear, that We
had better keep one thousand
where he can get it, so il Dad
should need a little more we
could help him out?" l said this
timidly, for / remembered how
angry Dick was when | made my
last financial suggestions.
Dick thought it over minute,
and then said: well, I think
I'll just consult Mr.. Selwin about
this"
THAT is the very thing you
could do" said, land I am aw-
fully glad we can do this for your
people, and am sure Aunt Mary
will be glad, ALSO"
have always felt that every
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-13
CLEVER PLAY HEADS
NEW EMPRESS SHOW

AS a second feature on the new
Empress bill, Jack, Lucille and
Arthur Usher, present light and
airy skit that Is filled to the brim
with good laughs. Harry Rose
has a lively bunch of songs and
some near-insane conversation
that pleases. Dorsch and Russell,
the musical railroaders, return
this week with an act even better
than on their former appearance.
Mile. Cecile, Frank Eldred, and
Fred Carr close the bill with an
acrobatic novelty Of rare skill.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-13

are showing some beautiful frocks
made of soft white cotton wolfe
as fine as chiffon. Many of these
wolfe gowns are also in dark col
ors.
The one illustrated is made of
green cotton voile with the old
Victorian ruche of silk about the
tunic. The high collar and the
belt are also of silk.
The hat shown is one of the
New England styles and has Q
pronounced slant in the back.