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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-02
ELEPHANT Goes
on RAMPAGE
ONE OF THE TANGO DANCERS
AT PATTERsON's CARNIVAL
SHOW, TEARS THRU SIDE OF
TENT-MANY BECOME FRIGHT
ENED,

= During the performance at Pat
terson's animal show Tuesday night,
one of the trick elephants became un-
manageable and escaped from his
keepers, tearing his way out thru the
side of the large tent. Aftr going for
esom distance thru the school yard, he
was caught and subdued. The ele-
phant let out an unearthly cry just be-
fore making his exit, frightening many
Of the ladies in the audience half out
of their wits. The crowd was warned
to keep their seats and a panic was
narrowly averted.
The lions knew that something was
wrong and added to the excitement by
roaring loudly and trying to get out Of
their cages.
The elephants are among the finest
trained animals ever seen here. They
dance the Tango most gracefully for
elephants and do other stunts with
great rapidity.
The animal show is exceedingly
good. The lion act is always thrilling,
A man and woman perform with
the ugly beasts, realizing all the time
that their lives are in danger.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-02
N|N0T EXTENDS THE
HAND OF WELCOME
GREAT FOURTH OF JULY CELE-
BRATION TO BE ENJOYED BY
THOUSANDS FROM ALL SEC
TIONS OF THE STATE.

Minot is planning on gala time for
Saturday, the Fourth. If you want
to attend celebration long TO- be re-
membered, come to Minot.
The Patterson shows will furnish
amusement for the live long. day
There are our beautiful parks where
you can hold your picnics and spread
your lunches. A launch ride up the
river for several miles will cost but
a trife. The various theaters will
have unusually strong bills. You will
see your friends for they will all be
here. In the evening there will be fire.
works. Don't fail to come to Minot
while the decorations prepared for the
weeks festivities are still to be seen in
all their grandeur. At night the
streets with the many thousands of
electric lights present a sight never to
be forgotten.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-02
D|NN|E GRANTED
A new TRIAL
JUDGE AMlDON ENTERED ORDER
IN FAMOUS $45, 900 DAMAGE
CASE, GROWING OUT OF WORK
ON NORMAL BUILDING.

Judge Charles F. Amidon of the
United States district court last week
at Fargo had an order entered in the
case of D. A. Dinnie VS.. the Chicago
Portland Cement Co., granting a new
trial. Edward Englund appeared for
the defendant for a new trial. The
plaintiff was represented by George A.
Bangs Of Grand Forks.
The order granted by Judge Amidon
Friday marks another step in the
resulting from alleged faulty
material furnished for the constuc-
tion of the new Minot state normal
school buildings. Mr.. Dinnie, who
lives in Minot, was awarded the con-
tract for the buildings and began work
in the fall. Work proceeded through
the winter months. In the spring, the
walls, some of which had been erected
during the winter, were condemned by
the state normal school board, which
refused to accept the work.
Claiming faulty cement, Mr.. Dinnie
brought suit against the Chicago Port
land Cement Co., asking $45, 1000 for al
legged damages. Last November the
case was tried in Minot, where tho
jury awarded Dinnie damages in the
sum of $4,888.21. By Judge Amidon's
ruling the case may be tried again at
the October term of United States
court at Minot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-02
FARMERS ELEVATOR
MAKES RECORD
DURING THE PAST SEVEN YEARS
HAS PAID STOCKHOLDERS 500
PER CENT ON INVESTMENT,
HANDLING MILLION AND HALF
BUSHELS OF GRAIN.

During the past seven years, during
which time N. J. Thorson was nanag-
er Of the Minot Farmers Grain Asso-
citation, that concern handled million
and half bushels Of grain, paying to
the stockholders dividends aggregat-
ing about 500 per cent.
The annual stockholders meeting
was held June rs and the resignation
of Mr.. Thorson, who goes to Canada
to engage in the grain business, was
accepted.
The following board Of directors
was elected: H. J. Herzog, John Lee,
Paul Pitner, Harry Blom and Albert
S. johnson.
Harry Blom and A. s. johnson fill
the vacancies left by the death Of Har-
ry Edwards and the resignation Of
Nels Saugstad, whose health is not
good. Frank Linha, who has been a
director since the elevator was organ
lied, withdrew in favor of Paul Pit
ner. E
This is an excellent board. H. ].
Herzog is regarded as one of the very
best auditors in the state.
During the last year, the elevator
handled nearly 100000 bushels Of
grain. A large flat house in connec-
tion with the elevator will be con-
structed this year. A dividend of IS
per cent was declared.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-02
PATTERSON'SB|C
CARNIVAL THIS | WEEK
IMMENSE CROWD ENJOY sPLEN-
DID ATTRACTIONS-A SCORE
OF NOVEL SHOWS.

Patterson's great carnival company
is with us this week, arriving Sunday.
The various tents have been pitched on
Third street extending over three
blocks. The attractions are nice and
clean and we'll worth the money requir-
ed to see them.
There is the big merry -go-round for
the children, and the big wheel for the
grown-ups and youngsters, too.
There's Loretta, the armless wonder,
who writes, threads needle and sews
deftly with her toes. Truly she is one
of the most wonderful little women
that ever lived. There's the Albino
with the long flowing hair; the fat wo-
man and the big fat man who tips the
scales at more than 500 pounds. One
can see the snake charmer and the
dancing girls, where the men seem to
like to congregate. And for only one
dime, ten cents, you can 60 thru the
mysterious Tango, only to be shot
down, an incline hair raising event.
Don't pass up the animal show where
the brave youth fights the lion and the
monkey rides the pony.
You'll like the glass blowers and the
fire eaters and the lady who tells your
fortune by reading the lines Of your
hand. You'll be delighted with the
dancing and singing Of the peroxide
beauties Of Noami. The opportunities
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-02
NORTHWESTERN
SUMNER SCHOOL
OPENING TUESDAY
$50 STUDENTS FROM TEN COUN.
TIES OF THE NORTHWEST EN-.
ROLL THE FIRST DAY-SIX
WEEKS INSTRUCTION,

The Northwestern Summer school
opened Tuesday at the Minot State
Normal building, $50 students from
ten of the northwestern counties of
the state enrolling the first day. The
attendance will be much larger. The
school will be in session for six weeks
and splendid opportunity is given
for those enrolled to take up work in
the various courses. A large majority
of those enrolled are from out of the
city and larger porsentage this year
than ever consists of high school grad
yates, many of whom will take up the
work in the Normal in the fall.
The model school is in session, $50
students being enrolled. One room
of the school has been removed to the
Normal building and an extra teacher
employed, Miss Catherine Burr of
Bottineau, who has charge of the End
primary work.
Supt. H. A. Towell of Ray is in
structing in Civics and other subjects.
Mrs. J. B. Perkett of this city is an
additional instructor in physiology
and Miss Reba Wells is assisting in
first Primary. The regular Normal
school faculty is employed and Pres.
A. G. Crane is the conductor. Supt.
Wolfe of the city schools; Prof. Mitch
ell Of this city and Miss Rhoda Field
of the School of Forestry, are includ-
cd in the list Of instructors. A very
strong lot of educators and golden
opportunity for those hungering for
an education.
All teachers certificate subjects, for
first and second grades, are included
in the course as we'll as number of
subjects for professional certificates,
manual training and domestic science
departments are conducted and a
large number Of Normal school sub
jects are being taught.
The dormitory is accommodating
l02 roomers and many more boarders.
The Cafeteria lunch service is popu-
lar. g.....1-
Anyone in this city who can fur
nish room and board should phone
GAL, the Normal school Office.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-02
OFFICERS ARREST !
BAD |N|GcER'
JOHN LATERMER WAS THROW.
ING STONES AT PEDESTRIANS
ING STONES AT PEDESTRIANS
GAT-ONCE KILLED A MAN.

Officers Baieman and Wartchow ar
rested bad coon, John Latermer, at
three o'clock Sunday morning at the
corner Of Ward street and First ave-
nue.. The officers had been notified that
a bad "nigger" was throwing rocks
whiskey bottles and beer bottles pro-
misculously at pedestrians, coming
uncomfortably close to several. He
wanted to fight and it mattered little
to him who he picked the fight with.
The officers pinned his arms to his
side when arresting him and held two
guns close to his body as they marched
him to the city bastile, for Latermer
is none other than the coon who killed
q man in Fargo two years ago.
Searching him, they found the wicked
est kind Of q As Army gat in his side
trousers pocket, where he could reach
it very handily.
When placed under arrest Latarmer
was looking for colored fellow that
he wanted to perforate.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-02

A dance at the Home and, at the
Armory Wednesday night : concluded
the convention. Many Of the Elks are
remaining over for the Fourth
Judges E. S.. Person, A. B. Dill and
Mr.. Hollenga awarded the trophies
donsfed by the Minot lodge, consisting
of valuable silver loving cups.
To the lodge having the best ap-
'pearance in the parade-Devils Lake,
first prize; Williston, second prize.
To the lodge having the most unique
appearance in the parade-Bismarck,
first prize; Devils Lake, second.
To the lodge having the largest
number in proportion to its member
ship Devils Lake, first; Williston,
second.
To5the lodge having the largest num-
ber 5of lady Elks' registered-Grand
Forks, large loving cup.
The judges of decorations awarded
the trophy for the best decorated bust
ness house to the Leland Hotel. The
following business houses were also
given honorable mention; Grow
Clothing Co., Mccoy Drug Store, Roell
Hardware. Smallwood's Grocery, w.
r. Bond, H. L. Winters Jewelry store,
E. hi Boyer, Minot Drug Co., and the
Economy Drug. Among the residences
the following were especially mention
ed: Mrs. Dave Dinnie and Mrs. Bond.
Tho Lady Elks were entertained
royalty. One hundred seventy reg
istered at the Home. A series of en-
tertainments were provided at the
Home. Automobiles were provided in
the afternoon and tho ladies enjoyed
fine ride up the picturesque Mouse
in launches. Upon their return sup
per was served in tho Dutch room. A
card party was given Wednesday af-
ternoon, Bridge being played. Mrs.
James Dinnie of Grand Forks won the
loving cup. After the party, an auto
mobile ride was enjoyed about the
city. Mesdames w. c. McHugh, Geo.
Mcclure and J. J. Coyle were the COM
mittee in charge of the entertainment.
They were assisted by scores of 9TH
ers, all of whom deserve much credit
for the manner in which the visitors
were entertained.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-02
County, Thuda ,Janez.I

to win the bright colored sofa cushions
and the life sized dolls. Pretty girls
are in charge Of the popcorn and pea
nut stands and young men with per-
fectly good voices tell you what delic-
ious hot-dog sandwiches one can buy.
Carnivals visit Minot NUT twice in a
decade. It's worth your money to join
the merry throngs. 4 l. . ~
If you have heart disease keep away
from the autodrome. Without ques-
tion this is the most thrilling show
ever put on in Minot. 45ta
Carnivals visit Minot but twice in q
til the end of the week. Plan to spend
the Fourth in Minot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-02
The Picnic.

The annual Elks' picnic was held in
the woods just east of the city We'd
nesday afternoon, winding up the con-
vention in a manner pleasing to all.
When nearly a thousand Elks get to-
gether for the purpose of having a
jolly good time, they never fail.
r efreshments were served during
the afternoon in buffet style in big
tent. AT noon chicken dinner was
served and in the evening, roast pig
feast was on the program.
There was ball game, tug of war,
foot races and the like. The river was
near and several enjoyed a swim. The
band played and some of the sweetest
vocalists sang. The crowd was taken
to and from the grounds in "Bill's nu-
merous cars.
Short talks were made by Jerry Ba-
con of Grand Forks; A. M. Thompson
of Minot; Mr.. Mcintosh of Devils
Lake; Capt. Henry of Valley City;
Sam Scott of Williston; C. H. Crock
ard of Bismarck and others.
Notes.
Most Of the lodges of the state were
nicely represented. There was consid-
cradle disappointment because of such
a small delegation from Fargo. Grand
Forks, the parent lodge, sent about
forty and the number would have
been larger, only on account of an Elk
funeral in that city Wednesday. Will
liston sent large delegation which
would have been even larger, had the
state bankers convention not been in
session in that city at the time. VAL
ley City came in special car. James,
town was fairly we'll represented. Bis
marck sent some good fellows but not
enough of them. Dozens Of good fel-
lows from Dickinson failed to show up
because the flood marooned them, but
sent many kilograms. Devils Lake
had the largest attendance outside of
Minot and won the silver loving cup.
The crowd was very large neverthe-
less.
Schafer, a little city with about
a hundred population, out in Mckenzie
county has 35 Elks. Perhaps no town
of its size in the state has so many.
Sam Scott Of Williston announced
that ground had been broken for an
Elks' home and invited the boys to
come out in November to its opening.
Williston is about the youngest lodge
in the state and has about $50 men,
bers.
Valley City gets the convention in
1915. "A good city and the right kind
of time may be expected.
Ben Halsey, himself one of the Best
People on Earth, came all the way
from Great Falls, Mont, to direct the
Metropolitan band for the week and
to attend the convention.
A better looking crowd Of men new
er visited Minot. We are proud Of
the North Dakota Elks.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-02
Strawberries Are Ripe.

Vac Barta, from north Of the city
brot sevral fine large ripe strawber-
ries to this Office Saturday. Mr.. Barta
says he will have no less than fifty
gallons Of berries. His Marquis wheat
is headed ont nicely.
The Penn's Grove record., 1914-12-25

Cbalkey Haines has resigned as a mem
Der OF the Borough Council.
Roy Woolman, of Des Moines, Iowa,
has been visiting his father.
The excursion fare from Woodstown to
Woodstown to Philadelphia has been
raised from $l.01 to ST.. %.
Miss Belle G. Crothers has been visit
ing Mrs. George Zeisel in Bridgeton.
HAM. Station, instructor of the choral
society, assisted by the choir Of tile Pres
byterian Church gave a recital Wednes-
day evening.
The Farmers Exchange are building an
addition to their large building OH East
avenue for the purpose of storing phos-
phate,
Rev. Francis J. Collier, D r.. of Col
lingswood, formerly pastor Of the Pres
byterian Church here, preached before
the Philadelphia Presbyterian Church
Minister'S Association:Iast Monday morn
ing on 'sThe Glory of Emmanuel"
Tie PARENT Teachers Association was
addressed last Monday evening by Super
w. II. Simmer on Education, Modernly
Speaking"
The Woodstown National Bank has
issued to its patrons its annual almanac
and historic year book of much interest.
Miss Nettie Becker, instructor in DOM
este Art in the public school at P~ittsburg,
Pa, is spending the holidays with her
father Ernest Becker.
The Pilesgrove Board OF Education
invites bids for an issue Of sos. 600 OF
school bonds, at par and accrued interest.
The members OF the Presbyterian Sun
day-school will hold their Christmas en-
tertainment on Sunday morning, Dec. 27.
A very good program is being prepared
for the occasion.
The Sunshine Circle observed all We'd
Hesday, 23d as donation Day." at their
room when provision was received to fill
| Christmas baskets.
Mrs. Isaac Prickett OF Pittsgrove spent
a few days last week with Mr.. and Mrs.
F! Levi Prickett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Moore entertained
a number of friends on Friday evening
those present were, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Borton, Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Davis, MIR.
and Mrs. Elwood Davis, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M. G. Rich
man, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Ridgway.
Miss Lavinia Reed, a student Of Swarth-
more College, is spending the Christmas
holidays with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Reed.
Mrs. Mary Waddington entertained the
Fancy Work Club on Tuesday afternoon.
The Ladies' Bible Glass of the Metho-
dist Church, of which Mr.. Henry Clifford
is teacher, held a social at the home OF
Mrs. Ira DUEL on Thursday evening, oil
last week.
The Penn's Grove record., 1914-12-25
srv common carriers Ask for Re-
lief President Wilson Directs
Attention Of Public to
ThAE~ AI@@I~

0&a ne III nC9
lief President Wilson Directs
Attention Of Public to
Their Needs.
The committee Of railroad execu.
tives, headed by Mr.. Frank Trumbull,
representing thirty-f1ve of the leading
railroad systems of the nation, recent
ly presented to President Wilson a
memorandum briefly reviewing the diff
hculties now confronting the railroads
Of the country and asking for the CO.
operation Of the governmental authori-
ties and the public In supporting rail-
road credits and recognizing an emer-
gency which requires that the rail-
roads be given additional revenues.
The memorandum recites that the
European war has resulted in general
depression of business on the Ameri-
can continent and in the ~disIocation
OF credits at home and abroad. With
revenues decreasing and interest rates
increasing the transportation systems
OF the country face a most serious
crisis and the memorandum is a
strong presentation Of the candle
burning at both ends and the perils
that must ultimately attend such a
c~ondagration when the flames meet
Is apparent to all In their general
discussion the railroad representa-
tives say In part: "By reason Of leg
islation and regulation by the federal
government and the forty-eight states
acting independently Of each other. as
well as through the action of a strong
public opinion, railroad expenses in
recent years have vastly increased.
No criticism Is here made Of the gem
eral theory Of governmental regula-
ton, but on the other hand, no in
genuity can relieve the carriers of ex-
penses created thereby"
President Wilson, In transmitting
the memorandum of the railroad
presidents to the public, character
ICES it as "a lucid statement of plain
truth" The president recognizing
the emergency as extraordinary, con-
tinuing. said In part:
You ask me to call the attention
OF the country to the imperative need
that railway credits be sustained and
the railroads helped in every possible
way, whether by private cooperative
effort or by the action. wherever
feasible of governmental agencies, and
! am glad to do so because | think
the need very real"
The conference was certainly a
fortunate one for the nation and the
president is to be congratulated for
opening the gate to a new world Of
effort in which everyone may cooper
ate.
There are many important prob
lens In our complex civilization that
win yield to cooperation which will
not lend themselves to arbitrary rul-
ings OF commissions and financing
railroads 10 one Of them. The man
with the money Is a factor that can
not be eliminated from any business
transaction and the public is an inter-
ested party that should always be con-
suited and happily the president has
invited all to participate lii the soln-
ton Of our railroad problems.
The Penn's Grove record., 1914-12-25
PEDRICKTOaR PENCILLINGs
Interesting items From Oldmans
Township


Township
Mrs. Howard Galloway and children
are spending the Christmas holidays in
Egg Harbor.
Mrs. George Dugan is recovering nicely
after an operation in q Philadelphia hos
pital for appendicitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hewitt and son are
spending the holiday with relatives in
Baltimore.
William Chew and Lis son-in-law Sam
uel Harbes0n moved on Wednesday onto
q farm near Swedesboro, and will occupy
and till it together. Carrot Whitsell will
move onto DR.. David Wiley's farm vacat-
ed by Harbeson, formerly E. H. Green's
farm.
Mrs. E. H. Cloud and daughters are
visiting relatives in Trenton.
Reuben Pedrick, of Philadelphia, visit
ed Mr.. and Mrs. James Pedrick on Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frelan Sparks will enter
tain over Christmas, Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert
Shoemaker and Mrs. Mary Shoemaker, Of
Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Burk aud daugh-
ter and Mrs. Ella Morrison will be guests
on Christmas Day with Mr.. and Mrs. r.
E. Corson In Woodstown.
Mrs. Robert Ellis and daughter Ruth
Ellis spent Monday and tuesday in Cam
den.
Miss Marion Sparks, OF Smith College,
South Hampton, Mass, is spending the
holidays with her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
f. q. Sparks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Williamson are
spending the holidays with Nh. and Mrs.
Walter Williamson ia Camden.
Mrs. Ella Morrison entertained ON Sun
day Austin Clark, wife and son Roland
and Claude Headley Of Camden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Green observed
their 50th wedding anniversary on Tues
day evening December %, at their home
near here. Only near relatives were pres
ent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Bloxsom and daug.
liter Thelma, Of Camden, have been Wis
ting Mr.. aud Mrs. Robert Justice.
james Harrington, who has been suffer
ing for some time with ancer an the face
was taken suddenly with commissions late
Tuesday afternoon the result of the cancer
striking the brain. At this writing he il
in a very critical condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Burk had az
guests Oil Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Stacy La
yton, of Swedesboro, and MIR. and Mrs
RE- CorsOn and daughters of .Woodstown,
Mrs. Jacob Fell, of Paulsboro, visited
friends here over Sunday.
Mrs. George Dugan is improving nicely
after an operation Tor appendicitis recent
ly.
Revivals meetings led by Mrs. A. E,
Wells continue in the M. X. church witt
much enthusiasm. About eighty persons
have proiessed conversion and united will
the Church. Last Friday night the service
continued until after midnight.
Clifford Feaster has moved from Doyles.
town, Pa, into James Pedrick's house va
Gated by George Body.
Both Sunday Schools hold their Christ
mas entertainments during the week. The
Methodist on Christmas Eve, the Baptist
Oh Christmas night.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hewitt and son are
spending the Christmas holidays in Balti
more.
Mrs. Gilbert Carney, of Psulsboro. has
been visiting her aunt Mrs. Freian Titus
The Penn's Grove record., 1914-12-25

Nothing but war has stopped the
flood of imports says the protectionists.
If that has stopped the imports then it
reduced the revenue collected by a
tariff tax and made a wal tax neces-
sary. If the imports have been reduc-'
ed then the home market men should
be happy over having the money at
home with which to pay the internal
revenue war tax.
The Penn's Grove record., 1914-12-25

At the November election I,746,00O
votes were cast by the Progressive
party. While the Progressive party
has not been the direct instrument of
enacting great legislation, yet its
indirect force has been as heroic and as
important indirectly upon legislation as
the Free Soil Party, the Greenback
Party and the Popuiist Party. Those
parties did not gain control Of the
Government and enact great legisla-
tion, but what they advocated has
nearly all been taken up by other
parties and enacted into laws. The
Progressive from principle belongs in
Democratic party to help hold onto the
progressive legislation enacted.
The Penn's Grove record., 1914-12-25
Checks croup Instantly

You know Group is dangerous. And
on ought to know too, the sense of Sc
lrity that comes from having Foley's
toney and Tar Comound in the house.
cuts the thick mucus and clears away
9 phlegm, stops the strangling cough
ID gives easy breathing and qniet sleep
very user is a friend. Union Corner
ore. adv.