The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-12-23
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Great preparations are being made
for big meeting of the M. w. A. at
the opera house next Tuesday evening.
This will be the last meeting of the
year and to mark the event class Of
six will be instructed in the mysteries
of Woodcraft. A meeting was held
on Tuesday evening of this week at
which time the degree staff was given
a thorough drill in the parts they are
to assume in initiating candidates.
The goat has been given an extra diet
in anticipation of some mighty siren
uous labors this coming Tuesday ev-
ening and everything put in readi-
ness for big time generally. Visit
ing members are always welcome to
the local camp of Woodnen, and
large attendance is expected.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Lazarus left
Monday for an extended visit with
relatives at Sakston, N. D.
Miss Florence. Miller has fully re-
covered from an extended siege Of the
grippe. The recent epidemic of this
disease seems to have subsidized and
it is to be hoped we have seen the
last of it, for this season at least.
Barney Smiths ather-in-law, Nick
Hitter, left Tuesday for visit with
relatives at Richmond, MINI.
The many friends of Mrs. Louis
Groshans will be pleased to learn that
she is now able to be about again af-
ter her recent severe illness, altho
still somewhat weak from the effects
of the operation she underwent.
Will Marshall has fine new Ford
touring car but says he prefers riding
on the bob sled this weather.
Herman Schimmelphennig left
Thursday for a short visit with rela-
tives at Brownston, MINI. Herman
hasn't been back for visit with the
home folks in six years and saws he
is getting hungry for taste of his
mothers mince pies.
Henry Rhinehout, foreman at the
Davis mine, while walking through
one of the drifts in the mine, caught
his foot in what is known as frog"
in the railroad track which extends
thruout the interior of the mine. and
a car passing before he could extricate
his foot, that member was terribly
crushed by the heavily laden car of
coal.
Chas. Wistrom made business trip
to Flaxton Sunday, returning Monday
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! A Non-Partisan League meeting
will be held at the opera house
Thursday afternoon. Free lunch will
be served and a large attendance is
expected in view Of the fact that so
much interest has attached to the do
ings of the League.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Grossarth left
Thursday for an extended visit with
their daughter and her husband, Mr..
and Mrs. Hans Smelver, at Fosston,
MINI. Mr.. Grossarth says that pro-
vided the European war closes before
they get ready to return, their trip
will be continued back to the Father
land in order that they may enjoy a
taste of the wine made over there
last year.
Carl Wittenberg arrived Saturday
to spend the winter at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. John H. Werner. Mr..
Wittenberg is an ardent supporter Of
the Teutons and those presuming to
argue the merits of the European war
will do we'll to become thoro1y posted
before debating the question with Wit
tenberg. ..... ~..
Little Elizabeth Wistrom, who is
staying at the home Of her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Campbell,
Of Minot, and attending school, is
home for the holidays.
Don't forget the moving picture
show Friday night and the dance Sat
urday evening. Good music will be
provided and general good time is
assured everyone attending.
We venture the assertion that no
other grocery department in the
county presents more tasteful ar
rangement than that at the C. A.
Bugge & Co. store. ]. P. Wallace is
sponsor for the idea. This display is
calling for large share Of admira-
ton on the part Of patrons visiting
the store these days.
The Misses Myrtle Hogy, Grace
johnson, Laura and Harriet Cotton,
are spending the holiday vacation at
home this year. They will return to
their studies at the Normal Jan. 4.
The separator Of the Farley thresh-
ing outfit is lying bottom side up in
the ditch along side the road in the
Halvorson coulee south of town.
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