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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-08-06
(To BE Continued
Women Multiply Their Trouble

The popularity of bridge has swept
all records so far this season. Any
prominent society dame gets an aver
age of, say, one invitation per after
noon. This she could manage beauti-
fully were the invitations for success
sive dates. But suppose they bunch
themselves so that she gets a half
dozen for the same afternoon? So
ciety, through necessity, has evolved
noval plan to meet this. 1t is the
substitute. By the operation of this
plan, the much-rushed society woman
is enabled to enjoy her afternoon OF
bridge at the house she chooses, Sc
cure in the knowledge that she is be-
ing represented by her proxies in five
other homes, Bridge for bridges sake
has resulted, for the invasion of the
proxy has done away with the social
aspect to a marked degree But the
proxy player has come to stay, as
she is a necessity in the strenuous
life of the social swim.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-08-06

The name of Mathern is corrup-
ton of Merthyr Tending Il c., the
Martyr Tending. Tending or Theodor
ic is the reputed grandfather of King
Arthur. He was king of the Ancient
Britons in Glamorgan in the sixth CEN
fury, and resigned his crown to be-
come hermit, A sudden incursion
of the Saxons, however, caused him
to resume his armor, and after a ter
rife battle at Tintern, he defeated
them. The victory, however, cost him
his life, and church was erected
over his grave at Mathern.
Nearly thousand years after Bish-
op Goodwin had the tomb reopened,
and the bones of the sanity king were
discovered. with the skull cleft In
twain.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-08-06

you haven't given me an engagement
present"
'Youn get a diamond solitaire as
soon as l can beat it up-town!" said
Martin
"Somethin' else first. want you to
fix it so the New York Police Depart
ment makes an awful bluff at indin'
Juan Perez-an' never looks In the
right place"
Il guess l can promise that. !" laughed
Inspector MCGEE.
AN for a weddin' present" pur-
sued Rosalie, 81 guess you can see
that this poor sister never gets put
through"
That's easy, too" replied MCGEE.
"Say-now that everything Is fixed up,
where's that Estrilla-Perez person,
anyhow? What did you do with him ?"
THAT information is goin to be my
weddin present to you," responded
Rosalie lie Grange.
CTO BE CONTINUED
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-08-06
Bad MISUNDERSTANDING.

When Uncle Joe Cannon was In
congress he wrote letter to fellow
member, who was able to decipher the
hieroglyphics with the exception of
one word He disliked to bother Mr..
Cannon, so he went to several friends
among the congressman, but none of
them could make out the word In
question. This word seemed very i'm
portant, as 1t was underlined, SO at
last in despair the recipient thought
he would consult Mr. Cannon himself.
Cannon looked at the letter, and then
at the congressman, and then again
at the letter. his face somewhat TAX
ing on peculiar expression. Finally
he looked at the congressman and
with mingled anger and laughter,
said: why, you fool. that word is
confidential
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-08-06
RE Got It.

Il had dream the other night, "
said the joker at luncheon table
recently. Il dreamed | was in bust
ness with a rich man. selling potted
flowers. But business was bad. and we
decided 70 discontinue business, |
wanted the pots and flowers and took
them What did the rich mar
wsct?" asked one of the guests inao
Gently. He wanted the earth" ~
piled the wit--Exchaaga
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-08-06
Bishops Palace Sold at Auction.

What was formerly bishops pal
ace was offered for sale recently, in
an auction room in England. This
was the old house at Mathern, near
Chepstow-
This ancient building was for many
wears the residence Of the bishops OF
LANDAU, but was abandoned as an
episcopal seat In 1905.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-08-06

Somehow the man who attends
strictly to his own business never &C.
quires a reputation as an entertaining
conversationalist.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-08-06

However, a girl never breaks into
the spinster class until she gets angry
when called one.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-07
SERVICES AT
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

Confirmation services at the Zion
Lutheran church will be held in this
city Sunday morning at 1920 o'clock.
A class Of five will be confirmed as
follows: Oscar Tryhus, Ida Lee,
Dolph Peterson, Anna Bartleson and
Rudolph Wekseth.
Communion services will be held in
the afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
Rev. Nicolay Nilsen Honored.
Rev. Nicolay Nilsen, pastor Of the
Zion Lutheran church in Minot for the
past twelve years, was honored by
Governor L. B. Hanna, who appointed
him a member of the American Peace
Centenary Commission. Mr.. Nilsen
does not know neither he will be able to
attend or not, but appreciates the
honor just the same.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-07

noun. But the farmers generally are
not enamoured of his everlasting ref
erence to penalties and punishments.
Mr.. A. C. Nedrud is bent on beauti-
flying still more effectually his charm
ing farm grounds along the valley and
to this end is busy planting trees.
Mrs. Russell Gard and daughter
Charlotte returned on Thursday from
Minneapolis where they have enjoyed a
delightful vacation extending over
several weeks.
Russell Gard has undertaken the
task Of managing the F. j. Whitman
farming interests in Ward county.
The local blacksmith, Mr.. Light, is
by strict attention to business, obtain
ing the support of farmers from every
compass point.
Oliver Saugstad who farms the land
adjoiing that cropped by Jim Scofeld,
had his feelings sadly ruffled last Fri
day. Russ Dickie, who is assisting
him, was dragging with five horse
team when they became scared and
covered in short time much ground.
Fortunately no damage was done.
All. SCfeQWlck is pussy decorating
the interior of his commodious new
residence.
The Latter Day Saints Aid were en-
tertained by Mrs. D. S. Tabler Of N.
Prairie on Thursday. Members and
friends assembled and devoted the af-
ternoon to useful work. A delicious
luncheon daintily served was enjoyed.
The Good Samaritan Aid will be the
guests of Mrs. Jesse Giles on Thurs
day, May 18th.
On Wednesday evening at the Will
Humphrey residence prayer meeting
is conducted and all interested are ex-
tended a cordial invitation.
Jno. Myers is planting quite an
acreage of potatoes and cabbage this
season and will be an influence in
this seasons market.
The youthful critic, whose voyage of
discovery to Waterloo, Iowa, permits
of his now knowing all things, may
not entirely approve of our methods
of boosting Logan, but we will persist,
nevertheless. We believe that a little
wider experience Of men and things
will tend to shape his opinions so that
others may take them seriously.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-07
Will John J. Lee Keep His Promises?

This agreement made and entered
into this 10th day of May, 1904, by
and between w. J. Carroll and John J.
Lee, 49,.
WITNESSETH, that for and in
consideration of the mutual covenants
hereinafter contained that we, and
each of US will we'll and faithfully car
ry out this contract according to its
spirit and purpose-namely:
That in case the said John Lee is
elected to the office of Sheriff Of Ward
County, North Dakota, for the years
1905 and 1906, term of Office aforesaid,
then and in that event, he, the said
John J. Lee, hereby agrees that he
will appoint William J. Carroll his
true and lawful Deputy Sheriff and
for compensation to said Carroll for
his services as Deputy, the said Car
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-07

roll shall and will by the said Lee be
paid one half of all the net profits of
the salary and fees of the said Office
of Sheriff of Ward County, N. D.
And that each of the said parties
shall contribute to the expense Of
keeping and maintaining the said Office
and all appurtenances and shall d.
vide the fees and profits of same.
That the said CAROLS family shall
live in the Sheriff's residence and
house room shall be reserved to said
Lee and said Carroll shall have the
boarding Of the prisoners and that the
profits therefrom shall be divided as
we'll as all other profits of said Office.
Witness our hands this 10Th day of
May, 1904.
w. J. CARROLL.
JOHN ]. LEE.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-07
"Father and Son" BANQUET.

A general invitation is extended to
the male population of Minot to at
tend "Father and Som banquet at
the basement of the Presbyterian
church Monday evening, after which
addresses will be given by DR.. Archie
D. MCDANIEL and Pres. A. G. Crane
of the Minot Normal. The meeting
will be an interesting one and the idea
is novel.
Fred V. Dale transacted business at
the Berthold reservation several days.
Senator O. J. Clark Of Sherwood
was in the city Saturday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-07

He did not keep this one. Maybe a
grand jury indictment interviewed, but
that is another story.
The business of the sheriff is pri-
marily the enforcement of law. Here
we find former sheriff, now asking
for reelection, breaking the law-Sec-
ton 1888 Revised Statutes of 1905.
That was way back in 1904. The
purpose of the agreement was to Sc
cure CAROLS endorsement and in
fuence, also to prevent CAROLS run
ming in opposition to Lee.
Lee never intended to keep this
promise, and it was in writing and
acknowledged before a notary public.
Following the same mental impulse
he collected a lot of illegal fees. This
is also another story. It will appear
in due season. Watch this space.
The agreement referred to reads as
follows:
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-07
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SURREY BRIEFS,

The rain and snow has stopped
work in the fields for time but few
days delay can do no harm and the
moisture will do great deal of good.
On the whole, the farmers are getting
in their crops at about the same time
as usual around Surrey and they seem
quite contented, altho "knocker" here
and there will complain if it rains or
shines.
Arbor day was observed by the Sur
rey schools and in the afternoon they
were given half holiday. The SEN
ior class planted four trees on the
school grounds, one for this years
class and one for the three classes that
have already gone out of the school:
This is fine idea and it is to be hoped
that the classes in the future will fol-
low the good example set by the
class Of IA.
The school board has purchased
more ground and the school grounds
will be planted. A barn for the buses
will also be built this coming summer.
The school bard Of Surrey township
are up and doing and are always will
ing to consider plans or suggestions
for improving the Surrey school and
keeping up the high standard which it
has always maintained.
Rev. j. H. Gordon is conducting a
series of revival meetings in the
Brethren church in Minot at present.
D. T. Dierdorff and party of
friends autoed to Denbigh last Sunday
where services were held in the Breth-
rem church, near that place.
Rev. and Mrs. George Hylton were
to Brantford and Dundas over last
Sunday, where they delivered three
lectures on their work in China. Mr..
Hylton's health is steadily improving
and as soon as he is able he will devote
more time to this work. $50.
An attempt was made to rob the de-
pot last Saturday evening and it seems
the culprits We're on a fair way to sue
cess when they probably heard some
thing or became frightened and made
their getaway. Mr.. Wilkins had lock-
ed the depot and had gone to supper.
When he returned he found the doors
open and saw that pane of glass had
been removed. Luckily nothing of val
ue was taken and after careful ex-
animation, the only thing missing was
small billy club which had been hung
in the Office. The tickets had not been
touched and no money was missing in
the till. Two young boys, who were
strangers, were seen lounging around
the depot, early in the evening and
were supected. Search was made but
no trace of the guilty parties or party
hash cen found. Here is chance for
our constable to find "clue" to the
mystery. .
Grandma Yoder is much better this
week, for which her many friends are
very grateful.
A dozen new cases Of the mumps are
reported.
No new cases of diphtheria are re-
ported and Mrs. Blocher is much bet
ter at this writing.
C. O. Dierdorff went to Wolf Point,
Mont, over Sunday last. He was fav-
orably impressed with the country
and reports the weather as being dry
when he was there but the crops were
not yet suffering.
Sugar City, Mont, has been chosen
by Mr.. Berg for a location of branch
store. He expects to begin work on
his store in the near future.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-07
SOUR, ACID STOMACHS,
GASES OR INDIGESTION
Each "Pape's Diapepsin" di0ests 5000
grains food, ending all stomach
misery In five minutes.

Time it! In five minutes all stom-
ach distress will go. No Indigestion,
heartburn, sourness or belching of
gas, acid, or eructations of undigested
food, no dizziness, bloating, foul
breath or headache. a.
Pape's Diapepsin Is noted for its
speed in regulating upset stomachs.
It is the surest, quickest stomach rem
edy in the whole world and besides it
is harmless. Put an end to stomach
trouble forever by getting a large
fifty-cent case Of Pape's Diapepsin
from any drug store. You realize in
five minutes how needless it is to suf-
fer from indigestion, dyspepsia or any
stomach disorder. It's the quickest,
surest and most harmless stomach
doctor in the world.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-07
TURN DOWN BONDS FOR
NEW SCHOOL IN WATERFORD,

The Waterford school district re-
Gently voted to consolidate, IS to %,
but at a special election held Thurs
day, the proposition to issue bonds to
build a consolidated school building
lost 20 to 16. The S. E. corner of
Sec. 16 was selected for a school site
and the school board declares they will
have consolidated schools in the dis
trict if they have to move all of the
old buildings together.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-07
OF PYTHIAS
WILL ATTEND SERVICES.

Members of the Knights of Pythias
Lodge Of this city will gather at the
Castle Hall Sunday evening at 1880
o'clock for the purpose of attending
services in body at the Presbyter-
ian church. Rev. P. w. Erickson will
deliver an especially prepared sermon
pertaining to "Mother's Day." All
Knights are asked to attend.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-07
For County Commissioner.

I am a candidate for Commissioner
of Ward County from the Fourth Dis
trict, on the republican ticket, subject
to the will of the voters at the pri-
mary, June "a, 1914. If you consider
me worthy of your support, I will sp-
preciate it.
LOUIS L. HUBER,
(Pil. Advt.) Berthold, N. D.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-07

The Grand Keeper of the Records
and Seal of the Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge of North Dakota will be
present at Castle Hall in this city at
a regular meeting of the Knights of
Pythias Tuesday evening.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-07

Special bargains in tanning mills,
smut mills, seeders and harrows. A.
I. Engebretson. at old Dale Implement
house, Minot, N. D. tt
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-07

Mrs. Matte Baker left Monday for
Galata, Mont, where she will spend
the summer with her granddaughter,
Miss Iva Knox, we'll known nurse, on
her homestead.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-07

PROFESSOR WISE AND HIS
SON BILLY WISE. THEY HAVE
SOMETHING TO SAY EVERY
WEEK. HAVE YOU SEEN 1T?
DON'T MISS THIS.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-07

Jack O'Leary, the Foxholm finan-
cier, was transacting business in the
city Saturday. He reported VIM. Book
as having wheat peeping out of the
ground and says that A. U. Munson
has already seeded 285 acres of wheat
and SO acres of oats.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-07
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA)

County of Ward }
Personally appeared before me W.
j. Carroll and John J. Lee, known to
me to be the persons whose names are
subscribed to the foregoing instrument
and acknowledged to me that they ex-
ecuted the same on this 10th day of
May, 1904. .
(Seal) ARTHUR LeSUEUR,
Notary Public,
..t ... Minot, N. D.
My com. expires
Oct. IA, 1907.
To be continued. Some portions of
this narrative will rival the "Get Rich
Quick Wallingford" stories. It will
be of interest to you, Mr.. Taxpayer
keep your eye on this space, reserved
by w. S. Shaw.
POL. ADVT.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-05-07

Herman Gordon, formerly Of Gordon
Bros, now Of the Plymouth Clothing
House, cordially invites his old
friends to call. Opera House Block.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-03
HELD FOR WHITE SLAVERY.
w. B. Sandeford. Who Disappeared
With Durham Girl is Arrested in
Norfolk.

Norfolk, Va, July 3.-W. b. Sande-
ford is charged with violating the
Mann white slave law. The accused
man, who is less than 3S years Old,
was granted hearing before United
States Commissioner Stephenson, and
at the request of counsel for the de-
fense. the case was continued until
July II. :,
Sandeford said he was introduced
last Saturday to Josephine Cockrell,
q pretty 15-year-old girl, who said
she wanted to leave Durham, n. C"
and was willing to go away with any
one who would take her from that
city. They motored to Raleigh and
came to Norfolk Sunday.
The young man declares he was vlo-
lated no law, as the girl seemed per-
fectly willing to leave Durham, there
being no persuasion on his part in be-
half of having her leave her home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-03
COIN WEIGHS 81 POUNDS
Fell Overheard Just After Leaving
Mint in 1659-Recovered Ten
Years Ago.

New York, July 3.-One of the
largest coins ever struck, being 231L
by 13 inches, and weighing 81 pounds,
has come into the possession Of the
American NumiSratic Society at
One Hundred and Firty-sixth street
and Broadway, and is now shown
in one OF the glass cases in the main
exhibition rooms. The piece, says
The World, is Of copper, and its COIN
age value in 1859 was eight Swedish
dalers equivalent to about $500
American money. As a curio and
rarity its value has now multiplied
at least 100 fold.
In general appearance the coin is a
rectangular ingot. with five large,
round stamps punched in it, one in
each corner and one in the centre.
Stamps were placed in the corners to
prevent 'clipp'ing:" Each corner
stamp carries the Swedish crown in
the centre and the Gate, 1869. Around
the edge is the inscription of Carolus
Gustavus X, the reigning king. The
centre stamp states the value at IS
in silver.
This coin was struck in Aveusa,
Sweden. While fresh from the mint
it fell overheard in the harbor of
Riga. Russia. from which IA dredge
fished it ten years ago. 1t came finally
into the ownership Of Emerson Nc
MILAN who has presented it to the
Numismatic Society.
Coins of this kind were called
"plate money" Sweden turned them
out continuously for 10 years, be-
ginning in 1649, in the reign of Chris
tina daughter Of Gustavus A1olphus,
in denominations of eight. four, two
and half daIer pieces, with pieces
Of five and three dalers in one year.
The coinage had been in progress
ten wears when the specimen now
here was struck. in 17l5 the Swed-
ish government melted down 1l6
bronze cannon and made them into
5000 plate money dalers.
Such large pieces of pure copper
were issued as money in order to fin1
an outlet for the products of the
Swedish copper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-03
CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND
'opening Yesterday Great Encourage
ment to Promoters.

AS day after day passes, the chill
sdren's Fairgrounds, instituted but
few days ago, at the Washington
school grounds, is manifesting itself
10 be of the greatest benefit to the
children of anything ever originating
in the city. While yet in its in
fancy, hundreds Of parents are send
ing their children to the grounds for
instruction and recreation by the di-
rectress, Mrs. Howard Beall, of
Washington.
Yesterday proved to be one of the
big days since the opening. With the
aid of donations from Alexandria
merchants and firms. coupled with
the splendid assistance of the Boy
Scouts, the erection Of the swings
and other paraphernalia for chill
dren's exercise, was 'nade possible.
Mrs. T. Clifton Howard, who con-
.ceived the idea of children's play
ground in Alexandria, and other IN
terested members of the Parents and
Teachers Association, are more than
enthusiastic over the outlook for the
future and success already attained.
It has exceeded all expectations. One
splendid result is the cooperation
which the parents ana other inter-
ested citizens have have shown.
Sufficient funds were secured to
guarantee a successful opening OF
the Fairgrounds, but to equip it fully
more are needed, and an urgent ap-
peal is issued to help the good work
along.
Parents may have no fear in send
ing their children to the grounds.
Mrs. Beall, the directress, has
achieved splendid reputation in her
chosen field of endeavor, and she will
take the best of care OF all children,
instructing them in many depart
ments of domestic science. All pa
rents are urged to send their chill
dren to the grounds FOR instruction
and recreation.
Tomorrow, the Fourth of July, will
be a big day at the children's play
grouEi;s. The children will be en-
tertained in a safe and sane manner.
Preparations are being gmade to enter
tain them in true and patriotic
manner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-03
NEWS OF THE DAY

One hundred and fifty soldiers who
recently looted the town Of kalgan,
1875 miles northwest of Peking, China,
and afterward were induced to dis
arm by promise of being given their
freedom, have been put to death. Last
month the garrison of 5000 soldiers
at Kalgan mutinied and looted and
then burned the city. All persons
who resisted them were killed. Wo-
men were attacked by the mutineers,
and many carried off.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-03
Golden and silver-Gray Coains.

Vienna, Austria, July 3:-Even
Death the Leveler" today proved
powcrless to break the iron-oound
rank distinctions of the Austrian
court. The royal birth of ArchduKe
Frank Ferdinand was emphasized over
that of the Countess Hohenberg, MS
morgaratic wife, as the bodies Of the
two victims of assassin's bullets lay
IN state here in the little chapel Of
the royal palace of the Hofburg.
High on black catafa(ques the cas-
l,ets of the dead heir to the Hapsburg
throne and his wife lowered In the
little chapel. But the archduke's body
Law in golden coffin, while that OF
his life's part her was silver gray.