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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-03
AUGUSTA HUSKY 4.
DIES ON HOMESTEAD

Miss Augusta Huseby, adopted sis
ter of Lawrence Huseby, one of our
prominent draymen, passed away Sat
urday at her homestead near Joplin,
Mont, suddenly. Mr.. HUSKY received
a telegram Friday announcing the ser
ious illness of Miss HUSKY and the
following day a telegram was receit-
ed saying that she had died. Mr..
HUSKY left for Joplin Sunday night
and at this writing it is not known
whether the remains will be brot to
Minot, or not. It is presumed that in
terment will be made in Montana.
Miss HUSKY left Minot five weeks
ago and was not feeling we'll at the
time.
She was born in Norway and came
to this city about thirteen years ago.
She leaves brother and sister in Nor
way. Miss HUSKY was an excellent
woman and hundreds of friends mourn
sincerely.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-03
fourth OF JULY
PLANS UNDER Way
SOMETHING INTERESTING WILL
HAPPEN EVERY MINUTE OF THE
DAY IN MIN0T JULY S.

The Minot merchants are working
hard on their big Fourth of July cele-
bration plans, but complete details will
not be given until next week.
The park board has given over River
side park for the day and there Is plenty
Of room for all in the beautiful wooded
a huge picnic and practically everything
will be free. There will be music by
the Minot band, a short appropriate pro-
gram, an address by some noted speaker,
and all kinds Of sports, including boat
races, swimming races. log rolling con,
tests, ball games, etc. Watch for big bill
next week.
Plan to spend Monday, July 5, in Mi
not You will be well repaid There will
be a fine display Of fireworks in the
evening and so many other features that
we cannot enumerate them all this week.
We neglected to mention that big bow
cry dance is being arranged.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-03
ELECT five MEMBERS
Of SCHOOL BOARD

Five members of the board of Minot
special school district were elected Tues
day in one of the most spirited elections
ever held in the city. c. F. Truax is the
only old member Of the present board
reelected, polling 619 votes, the highest
number received by any candidate. Mar
tin Jacobson was close second with 615
votes. One woman was elected on the
board Mrs. John B. Perkett. She for
merly taught in the Minot schools, hold
ing the position as principal for several
years.
The total vote cast was 1859. Martin
Jacobson and L. j. Palda were elected
for the three year term; c. F. Truax for
the two year term and Mrs. Perkett and
Gunder Reishus for the one year term.
The vote follows:
Three year term: Martin Jacobson
615: L. J. Palda 537; VIM. Dunnell 511;
A. j. McCannel 502.
Two year term-C. F. Truax 619; J.
C. Smallwood 482.
One year term-Mrs. Florence c. Per-
kett 5S2; Gunder S. Reishus, 564; John
J. Coyle, 492; J. B. Reed, 482.
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HUSBAND Of BERTH
OLD GIRL SUICIDES
GEORGE THOMPSON, A BUFYAL0
wY0., COWBOY, KILLS HI16DB11
AT GREAT FALLS, MONT.

"7 George Thompson, aged 36 years, a
cowboy from Buffalo, Wyo., who was
thold, May %, killed himself at Great
Falls Mont, by shooting himself with a
revolver. The couple were on their we'd
ding trip and Thompson stopped at Great
Falls he told his wife. in order to get
his share from the sale of bunch Of
horses, some $4,000. Investigation
proved that Thompson had no money
coming. His bride stated that when. he
when his body was found, all the mon
had disappeared. When she left Minot
she entrusted to him the SIS she had.
The couple had been married but five
days when the tragedy occurred.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Nelson of Berth
old have returned from Great Falls,
bringing their daughter home. She is
little past 1S years Of age.
The couple were married in Minot on
May %, by Judge VIM. Murray, the par
ents Of the bride acting as witnesses
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LANSF0RD P0STM|Sr
TRESS UNDER arrest

Miss Ethel NJ Hanson, aged "a years,
placed under arrest Friday by Deputy U.
s. Marshal Thorwald Mostad Of this
city, charged with embezzling $773.25.
The young woman has furnished bonds
to appear in federal court.
A postoffice inspector visited Lans-
ford last week and Miss Hansen con-
fided to her employer that the money
get the money from the bank for her at
once.
The postmaster was thunderstruck
and dismissed Miss Hanson Immediately.
Mrs. J. L. Davis has been placed In
Miss Hansons position.
Miss Hansen, thru the assistance Of
friends, was able to raise the amount,
and it was thot that no action would be
started.
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BAND Will. NOT
GET. CITY MONEY

i The injunctional proceedings, brot
by A. M. Olson, carpenter, restrain
ing the city commission from paying
$1100 to the proposed Minot band, was
made permanent by Judge Leighton,
therefore Minot may have no band.
Olson was represented by E. R. Sink
City Attorney Bradford argued that
the band was a public benefit, and as
such itswould be entirely legal for the
city to turn over the money. The
Judge stated that as a citizen, he
would like to see the band receive this
financial support, but in his opinion,
the law was strictly against the propo-
sition.
It is generally regretted that the
law forbids this practice. 1t would
have cost each tax payer but few
cents. There are plenty Of public spir-
tied citizens who will be glad to con-
tribute to the fund, but it is fair that
all should pay their proportionate
share. Minot may not have a band.
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Many FARMERS At
Tend EQUITY MEETING
o1o. .. LoFFUs, JAMES 1kANA1AA,
q. 4. DU1D1CK AND oT1E P3OA1-
NRWT APEAxE1e ADD1E8S HEE1-
ua-s.5 600 FER TE11EINAL ELE-
VA3o1.

A crowd estimated at fully 800 coming
from all sections of the northwest. are
In tho city today attending the big meet
ing Of the American Society OF Eq1tty.
which opened AZ the Ermory Wednesday
Tne members OF the organization, with
red badges, headed by Geo. 5. Loftus ana
Grant S. Youmans, marched through the
streets to the Armory Wednesday where
Mr. LOTUS addressed the gig crowd He
reviewer the terminal elevator fight at
some length and made the usual hit with
At a meeting held last night s15,1oo
was pledged for terminal elevator to
be built at st. Paul. Some cash was CIV
EN- EN- eieyators ee1 p1edged 1000 each subject
to the ratification of the board OF direct
ors.
The gathering this morning was ad-
Hoilenga delivered an address Of well
Mr. Hellstrom spoke at length shrdl
regarding the fal"re Gr me
elevator and talked Of the petitions for
referendum which have been circulated
over the state.
Resolutions, some Of them drastic in
their nature, others eulogistic, were pas
sed. One resolves that the farmers re-
fuse to buy any flour made by mills that
will not buy. wheat from the Equity. An
vator manager who attends the meeting
Of elevator managers in Minneapolis. An
other that hereafter all grain shipped by
individual members either direct or thru
local elevators. must be sent to the Ed
ity o-operativeExchange. either at st.
Paul or Superior. That the members
urge the country banks to form connec-
tions with the banks Of st. Paul rather
than those of Minneapolis.
This afternoon the meeting was ad-
dressed by L. D. McGahan. J. M. Ander-
son. O. M. Thomason and James Mana
han. The latter delivered the main ad-
Tonight u. i. Burdick of williston
will speak
Arthur LeSueur addressed the meeting
last night on the relation Of the farmers
and the bankers. He stated there Is a
banking trust and that the farmers can
procure but little financial aid in con-
.ducting their business.
p M Greeley of st. Paul, for thirty
years in the grain business, addressed
the meeting last night also. He gave
thorough discussion of the terminal ele.
vator question and denounced the wheat
pit. -
Grant S. Youmans proposed a plan for
farmers rural credits. which have the
endorsement Of the society and which
will be put into practical use. -.1
The meeting has been good one and
the members are all we'll pleased with
their reception in Minot.
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STRINGTOWN.

o 9 o (. 9 &. /. 9 o O {. 9 9 e. <. 9, 9,
The Ladies Aid which was to meet
Thursday, May 27, with Mrs. Cline,
has been postponed on account of bad
weather until Saturday, May 20.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Sassa spent
Wednesday in Minot.
There will be box supper and pro-
gram given Saturday evening, June
12 at School No. of Liberty District,
where Miss Parks is teaching. Every
body invited to attend.
Mrs. Hans Scaarup called at the
Britten home Tuesday.
Earl Sassa is helping G. Vannett
build new barn.
Mr.. Albert Britten was surprised by
a few friends who gathered at his
home Wednesday evening, May 26, in
honor of his birthday. A very delight
full birthday dinner was served and a
pleasant evening spent by all those
present, who were, Mr.. and Mrs. Hans
Scaarup, Mr. William Walker, Mrs. M.
Witham, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sassa and
family.
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KILLED IN ATTEMPT
T0MURDER BEACH MAN
LEROY PATE SHOT TO DEATH
WHEN HE ENTERED THEO.
SCHWEITZER'S HOME INTEND
ING TO MURDER ENTIRE FAM
ILY-LOVE AFFAIR.

Leroy Pate, aged % years, was shot
and killed by Theo. schweitzer, a
prominent Beach businessman, Friday
morning at o'clock in the basement
of the latter's home. Pate had become
enamored Of Mrs. Schweitzer's widow
ed sister, Mrs. Alma Whitmore, whom
he had followed from Mitchell, S. D.,
where he worked for the woman's
father.
The woman spurned Pate's atten-
tions and he threatened her life. He
imagined that the Schweitzers were
against him and he threatened them
also. Pate went to the Schweitzer
home, took off his shoes and entered
the basement thru the window. Mrs.
Schweitzer heard some one down
stairs and investigated, seeing Pate
standing behind tn door in the par
lor with gun in his hand. He flour
ished the weapon and retreated to the
basement. Schweitzer got up, grab
bed his .32 calibre revolver and enter
ed the basement. AS soon as he turn
ed on the lights Pate fired at him, the
bullet missing him fourteen inches.
Pate stood in dark corner. Schweit-
zer fired twice, one bullet entering the
body an inch from the heart. AS he
sank to the floor he cried out, you've
got me kid" and died.
A notebook found in Pate's pockets
told of his intentions. 1t was learned
thru a diary which he kept that he
had followed Schweitzer on several oc-
casions with the intention of killing
him, but someone always happened to
be walking with his intended victim.
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barrels Of beer seized by States Attor-
ney Nestos recently. from 500 box car,
were ordered destroyed by Judge Din
Tuesday. as no one appeared to claim the
goods. The retail value Of the whiskey
is $1,000.
The States Attorney seized 13 barrels
Of beer and 10 cases Of whiskey from
hH this NAV 20 the Hammer Route as we'll @
Since Polk county, Minn was voted dry,
much booze has been shipped by express
to Minot as the liquor companies are
anxious to get rid Of their goods in
schedule time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-03
HELD MEET.
4. " ING IN M|NOT
WARD COUNTY PRESS ASSOCIA-
TION CONVENED FRIDAY -
PLANS LAID FOR BIG PICNIC
IN MINOT IN JULY,

A meeting of the County Press AS
soclatlon was held in Minot Friday
evening, the attendance being fair.
President w. B. Mclaughlin called
the meeting to order and M. J. Pavlik,
the Carpio publisher, was made tenn
porary secretary.
Business of a general interest was
considered. The question Of county
printing was discussed at some length.
A year ago, the county commissioners
agreed to the auditors distributing
some Of the work among the print
shops of the county, and it is under
stood that the printing bills have am
ounted to considerably less than under
the old method of bidding for the
work. Thousands of dollars worth of
blanks are yet being printed outside
the county and it is the intention of
the publishers to use their influence
later on to get this work done right in
the county, where the money can be
distributed among our home people.
They propose to do the work just as
we'll and at just as low figure as it
is now costing the county.
Officers for the ensuing year were
elected as follows:
President-W. B. Mclaughlin, Ken
mare.
Vice President, David Larin, Ryder.
Secretary-M. J. Pavlik, Carpio.
Board of Directors-C. A. Johnson,
Minot; w. E. Krick, Berthold; D. R.
Green, Sawyer; H. E. Johnson, DON
nybrook; E. R. Rosenberger Kenmare.
Minot will entertain the association
with picnic in July. A committee on
arrangements comprising F. Kauff-
man, L. D. McGahan and G. D. Col
word was appOinted.
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save tho "Kardwsrs Dor.r

The picture Of the Hardware Dog
will appear in the advertising of the
offers $500 in gold to the little girl who
clips out the largest number Of these ad-
-vertisements containing the hardware
week and have your neighbors save you
the ads. as we'll. The award viii be
made Oct 16. All clippings must be in
by 2 O'Clock on the afternoon Of that
day and the award Will be made at
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-03
Married Last Might at Paxton.

Married last Might at H1axton.
Miss Anna Langedahl Of F1axton and
Alfred Berg. Of Carpio, were united in
marriage Wednesday evening at the
Rev. Nicolay, Nilsen. of this city, oflciat-
ing. The couple. left for the groom's old
home in WISCONSIN to spend their honey
moon, after which they will reside on
Mr.. Berg's, farm short distance from
Carpio The bride is we'll known in this
city. She made her home here last win
ter at Mr., and Mrs. Fugelsos home
while they were in California.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-03
Poisoned Valuable Dog.

A valuable hunting dog owned by
Mr.. Benovitz and Frank White was
poisoned by some unprincipled whelp
Wednesday night. The owners had
recently refused an offer of 5000 for
the dog. Owners of dogs on the north
side are guarding their CANNES care
fully and it will not be well for the
poisoner to let his identity be known.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-03
MINOT BEAT RAY SUNDAY.

IN very one sided game at Dor
mans Park Sunday afternoon, Minot
defeated the Ray team 8 to 0. Ray is
credited with having the strongest
team in the western section of the
state, but the visitors simply could not
connect with the horsehide. With
three of Minot's men on bases Newell
Olson knocked the ball clear over the
fence into the river, furnishing four
scores. The game was seen by 1900
people.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-03
GROW ADOPTS Low PRICES

The popular Grow Clothing Co. an
nounces in this issue, special low prices
on suits The store has adopted a policy
of selling their clothing at q much
smaller margin than ever, believing that
the increase in business will make up
for it. Clothcraft suits that sold for
$1S, $40 and $22, are now priced at SIG
and the famous Hart Schafner & Marx
suits, worth $25 and $50, may be bought
for $4,000. Read this announcement.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-03
Deerinr 1e.rohant Wede,

Guy e. Davis, prominent Deerlng
merchant. was united in marriage in this
city to Miss Helen Haley, a popular To-
cal dressmaker The marriage license
was issued May goth. Rev. P. w. Erick-
Son performed the ceremony. -~ - 's"
A marriage license was issued by
Judge Murray June 1 to Elmer Hill. Of
Sheridan county, Mont, and Miss Ger
trude e. Martin Of Ward county.
Ollie T. johnson Of Michigan and Leona
l.. Gorst Of Ward county.
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Death. Of Little 1easdalen 1rorit..

Magda1en, the II years and months
old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Felix Nor
itz, who reside seven miles northeast Of
Surrey died from spinal meningitis May
16 and the remains were inferred in the
Catholic cemetery in Minot May 1s. ser
vices being held at st Leos church.
The little girl was taken i'll while visit
ing at the H. w. Barker home and pass
ed away within 60 hours She leaves
sisters and a brother who have the SYM
pathy of large number of friends
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-03
BULL TRACTOR 1aT111srs MAMx.

J. A. Roell has erected large plat
form on 1st Ave. e. for the display Of
American fencing and the famous Bull
tractor. This machine Is wonder. It
attracting a great deal Of attention.
Claims are made that the tractor will do
the work of seven horses. It's maximum
an acre an hour, at q cost Of IS cents an
acre. It will pull small threshing
machine, ensilage cutter. grind feed and
pump water.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-03
CLOSE CALL FOR OLE oEN

Ole Oen, a prominent farmer living
six miles southwest of the city, had a
escape from death Monday.
He was building barbed wire fence,
when his neighbor, A. w. May, drove up.
Mr. Oen was stretching a wire which
broke and in doing SO, fell backwards,
his head close to the heels Of one Of the
horses. The animal kicked but as Mr..
Oen was so close, the blow did not have
the force it otherwise would and he es-
capped with a few bruises.
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rriotiou In Lone star Telephone o,

Friction In Lone star Telephone %.
It is understood that a Minot attor-
ney has been employed by some Of the
phone Co. to estop the eight directors
from discharging the manager, Lester
Armstrong, Of Glenburn. Armstrong
is getting 1925 per month and the new
manager they propose to hire will re-
.ceive $50.
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uotio. to stoctnoldsrs,

Notice Is hereby given that the annual
Farmers Grain Association will be held
at the Farmers Elevator at Minot, N. D.,
Thursday, June "a. 1915, at O'clock p.
m. Three directors to be elected for
6-3-t3 ]. =. REED, Secretary.
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Another preuchiue Rain.

Another drenching rain, amounting to
practically an inch, fell in this section
of the state Friday. At Towner but q
light shower fell, but that territory has
had sufficient rain for the present.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-03

LET Us FIGURE WITH YoU on your
real estate loan. We can care for your
Won the bad current rate. =. J. Iander
& G. Lee Block, 1Cinot
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John Mcuourall weds Balfour Girl,

John J. McDougall Of this city was
married Friday at Balfour to Miss Anna
Letvig of that place. The couple arrived
in Minot the following day, where they
have a cozy home on the north side.
The groom is a prominent contractor in
building moving.
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Stole Flower. Prom Graves.

Several plants have been stolen from
the graves in Rose Hill cemetery and it
is said that even flowers placed on the
graves Of loved ones prior to Memorial
day were stolen. A graveyard thief is
lower than a snake. Hereafter night
watchman will be on duty.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-03

Crosby Lumberman Died in 1liuot.
Francis c. Murray, a prominent lum-
ber dealer from Crosby, died in local
hospital Tuesday night. The remains
were shipped to Crosby.
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A fine Memorial day celebration occur
red at Towner The business houses
closed for the day. R. A. Nestos was
the speaker and an excellent program
was rendered. Towner does not permit
base ball games on Memorial day.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-03

P11SEN1 PIANO TO InDA1Y.
The magnificent piano bought by the
Wednesday Musical Club . year or two
Library. The piano has been kept in the
club rooms OF the library where the
Musical Club usually holds its meetings.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-03

Benz F. Gordon, who has been en-
ployed at the Temple Court Cafeteria
for several years, has bought an inter-
ers. Mr.. Gordon is a good Businessmen
and we'll liked by those whom he has
served so we'll.
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Recommends con,,nutati'

Recommends Communication for Prank.
The Georgia prison commission recon-
mended that Leo Franks sentence be
commuted delegation from Cobb
county, Georgia, Mary Phegan's old
home asked that the commutation be
not granted. =..
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o. 3. NAY INTERVENE IN 161x1Co

President Wilson Is preparing note
to Mexico, giving warning to the leaders
of all factions to establish stable form
of government Immediately, otherwise
this government will step in and see
that It is done. Thousands of people
are in starving condition and some
thing must be done at once for humani
tvs sake.
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Iesssn1er 8arvioa,

1aidsd Hasty Messenger 0e4vdoo.
A raid was made on the plant Of the
Hasty Messenger Service No. 80 Satur-
day night, on Jarvis street and five bar
rels Of beer and many empties secured.
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Burned $500 worth Of Clothing.

Burned WOO worth OF O1ot6a0e.
The home of Paul Germine S07 VAL
ley street. caught fire Monday morning,
while Mrs. Germine was lighting an oil
stove. Two hundred dollars worth Of
aged $25 before the department put out
the blaze.
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SPECIAL TRAIN TO HARVEY.
A special train is being arranged to
carry crowd Of Minot base ball fans to
game The train will leave between 10
I'd II a. m. and return at Z in the even
ing. The round trip fare is 1910.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-01
And Possibilities
:[By Goo. j, F:A. Strongl

event it will furnish the Pacific Coast with fuel domestic and industrial and it will be by the United States Navy the exclusion Alaska has coal much suitable for coke than is found elsewhere the Pacific Coast. and with the building of railroads the coal fields and develop ment of our coal measures coke will be important product and the construction smelters in Alaska the reduction of and other will mark the be ginning of industrial that will be surpassed nowhere on the Continent. The magnificent pow. of the coastal sections will be harnessed and made subservent to the of in promoting and usher ing in this great industrial which is almost upon These may appear some be extravagant ments. but the development of brief years of the past is, to me- substantial predicate upon which base them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-01

lively recent though furs minor furbearng ami malls have been staple product for than tury. In 1914 the total value fisheries ap- proxmately $22.000.O0O.
 In 1880 the yield of gold in Alaska $2O.000. in 1913 the amount $5,626Sl3 The yield gold since 1880 has been approximately $24OO0OOO which gold pacers have yielded about $l7OO00.O0O. The tai production of copper from Alaska mines up close of 1914 approximately s2OyOO0OeO, of it produced since 1901 when systematic copper mining began. sE
 These figures given in order to show that Alas ka has made steady and substantial progress its lean years we'll its years of plenty. The pro- ducticn of gold from placer mines the interior northwestern Alaska reached its maximum in 1906. since which time it decreased, to the exhaus-