The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-03-12

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in paying off all, or part of the
amount yet due on the piano. An ex-
cellent program has been arranged
and those responsible for it are re-
hearsing every day and working hard
to give the people something good.
You will get more than your moneys
worth and if you want to have good
time and hear something good, don't
fail to be present.
The program Friday evening was a
fun maker from start to finish, for the
large crowd of people in attendance.
Most of the selections were humorous,
and were greeted with hearty laugh
ter and applause. Mr.. John Bradley
gave a humorous reading entitled
"A Boys Essay on Bones" Miss Mae
Frank delighted the audience with her
reading, "Too Late for the Train"
Lahman Lambert gave a short recita-
ton and Lola Dierdorf sang "Forgot-
ten" in pleasing manner. Esther
Pearson recited "Mary Had a Little
Cold" Mr.. Dierdorf gave a short
talk on "How to Acquire an Educa-
ton" Miss Elva Dierdorf read short
dialect selection entitled "Managin a
Mule" The program closed with a
mock trial Oris Peters, accused of
"blind-pigging," was tried in mock
court. Mr.. W. S. Young as Judge, act
ed his part in an able manner. Bert
McEown as States Attorney and Mr..
Cox for the defense, both convinced
their hearers that they had made a
serious mistake in not becoming pro-
fessional lawyers. Mr.. Horner, with
very small club and huge silver
star was recognized at once as the
Sheriff. John Burns, the Deputy
Sheriff, was provided with star, re-
volver and an immense chilly" and we
have not learned whether the fence
post for the last weapon was furnish
ed by some generous person or Just
taken" Several witnesses testified,
their stories differing but very slight
ly. The trial provoked much merri-
ment and both lawyers made strong
pleas to the jury. After few mo-
ments of uspense-especially to the
prisoner-the jury rendered verdict
of "Guilty." Judge Young read the
sentence which was in brief, regular
attendance at all church services dur
| ing the week or on the Sabbath and
a kind, fair, charitable treatment Of
| his future brother-in- law.
Rev. Amos Peters, from Wenatchee,
Washington, man well known here,
and who is responsible for great
many of the people in this vicinity
coming west, preached in the Brethren
church Sunday morning. Many of his
friends who thank him today for
bringing them to the west where OPP
portunities abound, were present to
hear his most interesting address. Mr..
Peters, coming to the west with moth
ing, by thrift and economy has made
small fortune for himself, and has
served this county well by bringing in
thrifty and Industrious settlers. He
is at present working in the interest
of the Annual Conference of the
Church of the Brethren to be held at
Seattle in June. We understand that
some very reasonable rates are to be
given by the Great Northern at this
time.
On Sunday evening at the Brethren
church DR.. A. J.. Mcdaniel gave a
most excellent address on personal
Cleanliness" A very large crowd at
tended, the church being filled almost
to it's utmost capacity. The people of
Surrey are talking seriously of or
ganizing for the purpose of having
such lectures continued. Several of
the physicians in Minot have consent
ed to give lectures along different lines
and the people of Surrey can do moth
ing better than avail themselves OF
such an excellent opportunity Of get
ting such instruction from trained and
worthy men. DR.. McCannel's address
was followed by Rev. Hylton, who
continued his talk on Famine Relief
Work in China" This will be follow.
ed by more in the future, as soon as
Mr.. Hylton's health will permit him
to continue them. , E
Remember the program March 20
Mr.. Moore and wife from Indiana
visited at the Lingafelt home last
week.
Miss Humphrey from Minot visitet
at the Dierdorf home on Sunday.
| c. o. Dierdorf took his Sunday din
ner at home with "ma."
Rev. Hylton gave an interesting ad
dress to the school on Tuesday morn
ing. He spoke on China from an ed
ucational standpoint. He gave some
thing Of the history and development
Of the Chinese language. He showed
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