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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-10-08
NOTICE Of Mortgage sale.

Notice Is hereby given. that that mort
gage executed and delivered by Zenith
Spires, q Widow, Mortgagor, to e. 8.
Of October, A. b. 1905. and filed for rec
ord in the office Of the Register Of Deeds
Of the County Of Ward and State Of
North Dakota, on the 9th day Of 0ctob.
er, A. D. 1908, and recorded in Book lot
of Mortgages, at Page 1876. will be fore
closed by sale of the premises in such
mortgage and hereinafter described, at
the front door of the Court House in the
City Of Minot, in the County Of Ward
and State of North Dakota, at the hour
Of two o'clock P. NJ. on the 9TH day Of
November, 1914, to satisfy the amount
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NOTICE. TO CaHDI1o1S.
State Of North Dakota, County Of Ward.
In the Matter Of the Estate Of Sidney
Stubs, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Administrator Of the estate Of Sidney
Stubs, Deceased to the creditors Of, and
all persons having claims against said
deceased, to present them, with the noc-
at Tagus. North Dakota, within six
notice. 98
Dated this sth day Of Sept. 1914.
IRA D. BUSH,
BY CHAS. D. KELSO.
First publication Sept. 10. 1914.
9.1O-tl Eas' 31I s-l l.#
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and 60-1O0 Dollars (Sss660). together
with all accruing costs and interest on
the same from the 24th day Of April,
1914, at the rate Of seven az per cent
per annum. Dated this 23rd day Of Sep
TENDER, A. D. 1914.
%. d. KELLEY,
Sheriff Ward County, N. d.
d. c.. Greenleaf,
Attorney for plaintiff,
Minot, N. d. 9-24-t6
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YOUNGMAN-LOWE LAND co
107 REISHUS ST,
MTNOT N0RTH nAK0TA

FOR RENT-One of the best
equipped farms in North Dakota, con-
tanning section, trifie over two
miles from Minot. 375 acres put into
crop, the balance pasture; fenced and
cross fenced. Has silOs, hog barns,
horse barns, cattle barns, hot houses,
carpenter shop, excellent hen house,
fine gardens and good dwelling
house. Running water in the build
ings. This farm will be rented for
one-third the crop, delivered in the ell
evatOr. The only thing we require is
that the tenant buy the horses and
machinery, which amount to about
$4,000, and of which he can pay part
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cash and the balance on time.
Unless you can handle this deal as
suggested in this advertisement, it
will not be necessary to inquire about
it; otherwise, call and see us at our
Office.
-Youngman-L0we Land Co.,
107 Reishus St., Minot, N. Oak.
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FOR SALE Cheap if taken at once,
light driving team, one mich COW,
and one 16-inch riding stubble
pillow. Also a first class watch dog.
Henry Unzen, Minot, N. D. 1O-1t2*
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FOR SALE Ten young cows; five
2-year-olds, Hosltein-J ersey cross
and five high grade Jerseys; 8 two
4 All giving milk. Also four good
h work oxen with harness. A few
\ heifer spring calves. Hustad Dairy
Farm, / 1-2 miles southwest Of Mi
s not. f 1O-1t4*
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FOR SALE OR TRADE120 acres
OF land in Sec. %, Twp. 157, R. 81,
I and the SW Ia Of Sec. q, Twp. 157,
v r. 81. These pieces can be bought
at $40 per acre, making an ideal
stock farm. Abundance of good
water. Inquire Of s. M. Sheets or
Q. <. Berg, Surrey, N. D. 10-1tf
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FOR RENT One half section Of land
adjoining townsite Of Makoti, to
either one or two parties. Good
buildings and good water. 14O acres
broken on each quarter. No better
soil in North Dakota. Only reliable
party need apply. H. L. Glazier,
Makoti, N. D. 9-17-t4+
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WANTED Good competent girl, fam
lily Of two. Mrs. G.. Aurland, 22O
=. Fifth St, Minot, N. D. 1O-1-t
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TOR SALE Six AL Shropshire rams.
9. w. Humphrey, Logan, N. D.
3-a.,@ 9-1O-t8cg
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Toned Up Whole System.

"Chamberlain's Tablets have done
more for me than I ever dared hope
for" writes Mrs. Esther Mae Baker,
Spencerport, N. Y. II used several
bottles of these tablets few months
ago. They not only cured me of bill
ious attacks, but toned up my whole
system" For sale by all dealers.
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FOR RENT The LeSueur building on
Main street. Main floor and base
ment. Phone 262 or 255. 8-6-tf
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FOR SALE-zIn the Flathead alley.
Montana, a l0-acre fruit farm, close
to town. Also 100 acres of q good
farm, good water and plenty of tim
Der to run farm. No bad wind
storms here, and no crop failures.
Good hunting and fishing near BY.
Inquire Of Peter Crum, Columbia
Falls, Montana, 1O-1t2* ~
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LOST Sept. z, a black and white
Llewellyn setter pup, south Of Mi
not. Finder kindly notify R. D.
4 Halvorson, Minot, N. D., for suit
able reward. 9-1O-tf
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SHEEP FOR SALE-We will have
5000 high grade young breeding
ewes and lambs for sale here after
October LIST. Scofield Implement
Go. 9-24-1O-22
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WANT ADS.
LOST TAKEN UP. FOR TRADE, FOR SALE, FOR RENT

FOR QUICK SALES list your farm
and city property with US. We have
money to loan on farm property.
For insurance Of all kinds call on
Gosz Bros, Room 8, p. 0. Block,
Minot, N. D. 5-7-6
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FOR SALE Good secondhand auto
mobile at a bargain. Abe Gordon,
Minot. ,i 9-24
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WANTED-To buy 4 Minot City
home at from $1,000 to $240O. Pre-
fer South Side property. Mean bus
mess. Phone 255.
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CITY LOTS Phone 255 or write box
500 if you have well located va
cant lot for sale.
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CITY RESIDENCE WANTED - i
want to buy a city home at about
$1,000. Must be in good condition.
Write Box 500, Minot, N. Oak.
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WANTED Position on farm by man
and wife. Will hire by the month
or year. Good hand with stock.
Best Of reference. Apply Earl Heck
er, Logan, N. D., Box Is. 9-24-t3*
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FOR SALE Three Shropshire rams.
J. D. Milan, Norwich, N. d. 10-1t2*
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rent farm. Must have
good improvements. Plenty Of good
water. 100 or 800 acres. to s.
year lease. Address x. Y. T., hide
pendent 9-24-t3cg
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FOR SALE -Krell piano in first class
condition. "A bargain if taken at
once. Call at 318 Reishus street.
l0-1-t2
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WANTED-Small tracts from to 6
acres in valley. Phone 255 or
write box $50, Minot, N. Oak.
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First publication Sept, 10. 1914.
9-1O-t4
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06

noses and in their ears. So when Tom
picked up a pea and PRETENDED 10 put
II in his ear. and then put two in
his little nose. Teddy knew at once
that he was just making believe. Tom
would show his empty paw after
ward. but wise Teddy knew that he
had let the pea roll down into his
Rinkie looked astonished-then Ted
DIV put g pea to his nose, one 10 his ear,
then showed his empty paw. Binlzie
was not 10 be outdone- He was sure
that they had really committed the
awful sin. and he wanted TO be in II,
too So he really put one pea in his
nose and one in his ear They al
laughed, not dreaming that they had
fooled him into really putting them in
his nose and ears and then he waited
Grandmother Tabby came out into the
yard, and Binkie punched Tommy and
take EN- OUT" Tommy began to
laugh. and laugh. and Teddy rolled on
the ground and even Miss Flax
laughed 50 hard that she split a
seam Then Ted and Tom saw Granny
Tabby coming. and without waiting
for anything else to happen they got
up and hurried Oft
BY this time Binzie was IN tears
Tabby- Binkie sobbed: They all put
peas up their noses. and won't let me
IA Ike mine out and il hurtsH'
The old lady cat was shocked. and
LALAG4 10 MISS r 4dL AuE al GA p-d-Ald-
ton They just pretended" she
gasped out. and Binkie really put
them in his nose and ear" Grand
mother Tabby tried to keep from
laughing. SO" she said. as she went
after the pea 18th a knitting needle.
-'it does serve you right, Binkie. for
playing with these two rascals. but
they are bad and ought to be
spanked"
But by this time the two rascals
were running far down the road as
fast as they could. out OF reach for
spanking. out Of sound for q scOlding.
and in one second more they were also
out Of sight. too--(COpyright, 1914,
Florence T. YOder.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06

party Of campers to Ysleta, Texas, this
morning The party consisted Of Miss
Winfield, the Misses Anna and Frances
Hughes, Frank Hughes and Albert
Roberts
City councilman J. L. Whitmore died
at his residence on Florence street
last night Mr.. Whitmore was serving
his fourth term as alderman Of the
city at the time of his death. Mr..
Whitmore was IS years old at the time
Of his death and had resided IN FL
PasO 13 years
The FL Paso Colts defeated the Has
Beens yesterday afternoon by the score
OF 20 10 s at Athletic park Pri.chard,
the pitcher for the Colts, did some
brilliant pitching. Alternately ETCHED
the last six innings for the Has Beens
after Dryer had been nicked for Il
runs IN three innings.
a Wedolng Of two of FL Paso's young
people having quite a tinge OF romance
occurred last night. James Clark ana
Miss Victoria Stevens were too young
70 procure a license in Texas with
out their parents consent, which was
refused, and they went to Las Cruces
Where they were married. Mr.. Clark
mas Deen a citizen of FL PasO for the
past six or eight years.
II II Paso does not have an electric
street railway by the first Of the new
year, II VIII not be the fault OF the
promoters from Chicago, who are in
tne city trying to make a deal with the
international Light and Power com
pany- Ineir offer is to buy the plant
OF the company for any reasonable
amount and TO place an electric system
IN tnls city within the next 80 days
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06
The Great Battle Imminent

NET Liege the battle
fighting
Wednesday
Belgium
numbering
Wednesday rpused
Belgians
map page understanding of the
present military Liege of L
difficult passage country
more there mountains
Liege n of the
city the Citadel ancient
another powerful fort;
principal indicated the
distance about five miles chain Of Notifications
guarding city; indicated
a letter V.
principal Ia Chapen started to
CBeum) CHo
both columns especially that the
territory Eysden
miles
army Belgium FrancOchaups Stave
Lge
Serang heavy fighting place
Wednesday.
The Germans 100000 men modifying along the Belgian
efforts the army 10000
covering of the railway entrances into 1isge
rushing troops
aid.
great fought territory map within the
entry
German defeat would be disastrous
Bsgians important as sounds when
told by Begians Germany Pauses but she
The Germans must gain control of the river Mouse in order to avoid the v
mountainous country all
Liege strongly fortified
Franco
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06
The Daily Novelette,


She didn't know she loved her Tim
Until the coop he new its
And when she came to look for him.
she realized she knew IL.
WAS an unusually busy morning
for Primer Life the great "cOnfes-
sions- writer.
Hardly had he risen to start work at
his typewriter Che was always at work
at in the morning) when Gloyden
Scutter. editor OF 'nSobody's Magazine"
called him on the lOng-distance tele-
Mr.. Life" he said. "do you think you
could write the confessions OF a second
mate and have them at the oftice BY
noon2 Those confessions OF a union
cowboy that we ran last month called
ranch men all over the country
Assuring the editor Of Nobody
Magazine" that he would do his best,
although he had to write the confess
turer for the "Half-past. Thee Maya
zine" that same morning. Primer LIE
hung up with a sigh
AT o'clock the editor OF The Look
out telephoned to order the COMES
sions of a mountain climber by 3 the
At noon Sigsbee Benchitt. editor %
the "SpiEOt." called up and wanted 70
know how soon he could have the con-
LESSONS OF a smuggler.
At 1880 his face lighted up. for u
was lunch time, the one hour OF the
day when he was not tied TO his desk
Sometime III really have 70 go on
vacation" he sighed as he reached for
his hat Here I am AZ years old and
I've been so busy writing confessions
covering every part OF the world that
I've never been out OF this little town
Of SpOOfsburg in my hfeE
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06
II Years Ago Today
From The Herald This Date 1900.
". H. Austin is in the city.

W H Austin is in the city.
T. A. Kelly has gone to Jarilla, n. NJ.
Bert r Renshaw left this morning
for Chicago
Albert L Wilcox returned from Mex
leo yesterday.
Henry Pfaff has gone to Alamogordo
and Captain, II. NJ
Miss Hazel Graham went to Cloud
croft this morning.
W. Kirby of the c. H. shops has
left for AlamOgOrdo.
VIII Fink and family went up to
ClOudcrOft this morning.
The new Sierra Madre depot in Jua-
rez Is nearing completion.
Mrs. Juan Creel and family came up
from Chihuahua last night TO meet
some friends in Europe
meeting Of the Bryanites will be
held at the court house tonight to
organize a Bryan and Stevenson cam
paigu club.
The final heat Of the swimming race
between Harry Turner and the two
Reum boys viii take place at the
Bailey natatorium tonight There will
also be game Of water polo.
Maurice McKelligon is circulating a
petition for registration at the com
ing fau election. Under the law regis
tratiOn is mandatory upon the county
commissioners If 500 signatures are
secured
Mrs. J. n. Hughes accompanied a
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06
SEREES


TT O3I TABBY and his brother.
Binkie. and Teddy, the new little
kitty boy who has just come 70
Tabbyland and who was the image OF
Tom. sal in the lap OF Miss Flax and
begged for a story. Almost every az
ternoOn when il was too hot TO do
young lady doll who lived with
Grandmother Tabby, and make her
tell them stories Sometimes Ted and
Tom went BY themselves. but teday
middle Of the picture went along too
I wouldn't 90 II / were you" said
Mrs. Tabby to Binkie as they left
the house. You know that Ted and
Tom always play harder than you do.
and do things that you can't do, and
YOU always get in trouble here late
"" But Binkie was bound that ne
should go and there you can see him
in between Ted and Tom He wished
later that he had not come
Now I simply cannot waste an
other minute with you children. said
Miss Flax. i must get TO work and
shell peas for dinner and you chill
dren," here she stood up and dumped
them all out on the ground, must
let me alone while I do it. They
laughed and rolled on the grass, and
Tom said at once. Eve Know how
10 shell peas. and We viii help you
Miss Flax agreed, the kitty boys
washed their paws Clean and then
sat around the big pan with the
golden haired dollie Smelling peas for
dear life The little green balls
popped into the pan like shot. and
they were nearly through in no time
Then. somehow or other. they never
could tell just how those things be-
gan, Tom and Ted began TO initiate
one another. Tom would toss a pea
into the air and catch il in his mouth,
then Ted would do the same, then
Binkie would follow. Miss Flax near
" died laughing at their antics, for
the way that Tom thought of funny
things to do and the manner in which
Teddy copied him was very ridiculous
But when Binkie tried, they all
laughed, he was so very careful to do
Just what Tom had done.
Now there was one thing that kitties
and puppies. and even human chill
dren. know very we'll That is that
they must not put things up their
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06
NO CHANGE EXPECTED
IN POSTMASTERSHIP

No immediate change Is expected in
the Fl Paso postmastership. though E
A shelton has a petition out seeking
endorsements for the office. succeeding
postmaster James A Smith. Another
candidate for the place is James Har-
per. while Dr. Burleson Staten also has
been mentioned
The term OF postmaster Smith does
not expire until February %, 1915. and
10 is said that prominent local Demo
Gratis have virtually agreed 10 permit
the incumbent Of the office to serve
out his term
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06
100 Years Ago Today

NNE hundred years ago today the
commissioners delegated by the
United States and England TO
arrange a treaty Of peace were as
sembled in the city OF Client in readi-
ness to begin their deliberations The
American commission consisted Of five
members, all men of distinguished
ability. They were Henry Clay. John
Quincy Adams. Albert Gallatin, James
a. Bayard and Jonathan Russell
Flushed with their victory over NapO-
leon. the English entered into the ne
gOtiatiOus prepared TO dictate terms,
as TO a conquered people, and much
firmness was necessary on the part Of
the American commissioners to resist
the unreasonable demands. After
nearly four months of negotiation the
treaty was finally concluded and
signed the day before Christmas, to
the delight Of the people Of 10th ma
tious. who were wearied of the IN
availing slaughter.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06
Cool Climate

signing the around was flying
u
his and
fellows
United
the skates I've heard
together
blow,
Of in delightful
Cline away every fnghtful old elemental
the climate they there;
in eatlons
polar devOuTed him. and then
,co--s.s. ru z.o--. N Adams, MASON.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06
His Work Cut Out for Him.

If Mr.. Wilson carries out his inten-
ton Of taking the stump in all weak
Democratic districts he will soon be
as much of an absentee from Washing
ton as his secretary Of state.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06

When we consider that there will be
no more money spent in Europe by
American tourists, the cost Of war be
comes indeed appalling.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06
This VIII HeIp a Lot.

Europe is to be congratulated hat
Holland is not TO mix up in the gen
eral scuffle. At low tide Holland IS
quite a considerable country
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06
Advice To the LoveIOrn
sTREET az ETIaUETTE.
By Beatries Fairfaz.

Dear Miss Fairfax:
Where is the proper place for a
young man when getting on and off
car with a girl2 Reader
A man helps a girl on a car and gets
on after he has seen her safe on the
platform In getting off he descends
first and helps her alight
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06

This Is a time when WashingtOn's
counsel to avoid entangling alliances
with European nations sounds like the
inspiration that it was.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06
BIIssfuI Retirrment.

Manuel OF Portugal is probably con
graduating himself that he doesn't hav,
10 work at his trade Of king just a
present
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06
Fhere's No Place Like Home.

For the next few months, at any
rate. We shall not be eaten up with
envy when we bid farewell TO friends
bound for European tours.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06
I'D COLOR FOR A BABY.

Dear Miss Fairfax:
VIII you kindly tell me the color
used for baby boys2 Anxious Mother
Pink is for boys. Blue for girls. It
used to be just the OppOsite-but this
arrangement seems more suitable.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06
safe md Sane.

The Alps constitute the fence Of
Europe, and Switzerland is fortunate TO
be on it in this crisis.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06
ImpendInE ChnnEeE.

The photographers may have a bigger
JOB on their hands than putting the
River Of Doubt on the map OF Brazil
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06
More Truth Than Poetry
By JAMES J. MONTAGUE.
Resumed.
By JAa

stock quotations are temporarily dis
continued, but quotations from Gen.
Sherman are widely distributed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06

Why the amazing disposition on the
part Of Norway and Sweden not to take
any sides?
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06
The Voice Of VauItinE Ambition.

President Wilson's declaration that
he will stay in Washington as long as
congress does sounds like an expressed
conviction that he Is going TO get an
other term.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06
A Sinister Magician.


War is a sorry alchemist He trans
mutes gold into lead and steel
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06
The Crash Of Worlds

TOR of seas great German ports and
British the battle
be fought days hours in
greatest strength
superdreadnaug
in the u hurrying
Germany half
leads drOyers torpedo boats
that Britain bring together
Germany
torpedo spectacular fight floating
forts
approximately perhaps engaged the great
joins navy be
hefl
without
Austria little fighting
engaged viii be able discharge every
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06

Tell Binkley is back from Californy
an, like ever'buddy else, he'd like t
live there-if he had a million dollars.
An amateur theatrical is allus good
fer two OF three weddin's.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06

nothing
disturbance America
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06

She didn't know she loved her Tim,
Until the coop he new II;
And when she came to look for him
she realized she knew IL.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-06
LITTLE
INTERVIEWS

.LTNTERvENTION in Mexico is a Ger
tainty." said Tracy Richardson.
Il -,15iar of fortune. who is now
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-31
GAN TRUST SUIT OPENS


Chicago, Aug. 31.-Taking Of testi-
mony in the governments suit to dis
solve the American Can company was
begun here today before Jesse c. Ad-
kins. special examiner. Forty wit
nesses were scheduled to be examined
during the hearing which will continue
here for a week. From Chicago the
government prosecutor and examiner
-,will go to San Francisco, Seattle and
other Pacific coast cities to hold SINH
lar hearings.
The bill against the so-called trust,
filed in Baltimore a year ago. charged
the American Can company and it's Of
ficers with violating the Sherman law
by absorbing competitors and can max
ing machinery concerns, fixing prices
and driving independent manufacturers
out Of the field. The defendant, it was
alleged, in the first two years of its ex-
istence absorbed more than 100 pre-
viously independent plants and that
subsequently all but 81 Of these were
dismantled or closed.
3 In addition to the parent trust and
nine subsidiary corporations including
the American Sheet and Tin Plate COM
pany and the Hawaiian Pineapple COM
pany OF Honolulu there are n indi-
viduals included in the suit. Among
them arc Fred S. Wheeler, president
and Daniel G. Reid, chairman of the
board OF directors Of the American Can
comDanv