The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-02-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Eby were
in Minneapolis last week attending
the auto show.
Mrs. H. C. Remington of Granville
visited with relatives here this week.
Mrs. Remington is niece Of Mrs. H.
A. Ellis and Mrs. Frank Powell
Will exchange for grocery line,
good farm in Ward county, 145 acres
under cultivation, Is acres fenced in
pasture, good buildings, close to a
good railroad town. Address Box 3O2,
Minot, N. D. 2-11-t2
Thos. E. Fox, a prominent Bantry
merchant, spent several days in the
CITY on business. Mr.. Fox was for
merly receiver of the Minot landof-
flee and he has host of friends in
this vicinity.
A recent issue of Hoard's Dairyman
contained picture of the buildings on
]. E. Elsberry's Riverside Dairy Farm
three miles west of the city. This is
quite an honor for Mr.. Elsberry and
yet the picture proved an asset to the
excellent journal.
Atty. V. E. Stenersen was instru--
mental in disposing of the Birch Reed
80 acre tract lying just north of the
CITY to Henry J. Reed, who owns an
adjoining farm. While no figure has
been given, it is said that the price
indicates that land is increasing in
value.
The Independent received a letter
from DR.. G.. I. Titus, of Great Falls,
Mont, who once practiced in this city.
The Independent learns thru another
source that the doctor is getting along
nicely in the west, in fact he is one of
the top-notchers in his profession.
Otto Ellison departed for New York
City this week where he will spend
several weeks buying suits and cloaks
for the Fair store. Mr.. Ellison is not
only one of the most popular statesmen
in the city, but he has shown the very
best of Judgment in selecting what the
customers want.
w. H. Reighart is rebuilding his
Velie car, making roadster Of 1t.
He is fitting it with new body and
when the work is completed, it will be
as good as new and in many ways even
better. Mr.. Reighart takes great in
terest in his work and shows much
aptitude for it.
D. S. Hollenga, secretary of the As
ISOLATION of Commerce, left for Min
neapolis and Chicago, where he will
endeavor to interest capitalists in the
location of a factory or two in this
city. Mr. Hollenga has received a
number of inquiries and there are
prospects for movement along these
lines.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. T. Conlan returned
from their honeymoon Friday, spent
in Chicago, Rock Island and Daven-
port. Mr.. Conlan was glad to get out
of Chicago alive, which he says is the
dirtiest city in the United States at
this season of the year, also about the
busiest burg in the universe. He ar
rived at the time of the auto show and
had difficulty in getting room at a
hotel. .-.- ay "~..~
A second series in the Bonspiel at
at the curling rink began Saturday
night, Rev. T. U. RichmondEs rink de-
feating that of Skip Smallwood. The
same night DR.. A. J. McCannel's rink
wiped the ice with Rev. P. w. Erick-
sons. The winning rink comprised A.
J. MCDANIEL, skip, Jas. Flatland, vice
skip, V. F.. Stenerson, with G. D. Col
cord, lead. The other rink comprised
Rev. P. w. Erickson, skip; w. A. Peck,
vice skip; Dr. E. j. Walsh and c. B.
Davis, lead. Several of the curriers'
go to Portal this week to mix with the
fast Canadian players. .a. bis
i E. E. McCutcheon, game warden, Is
spending the week in Bismarck.
,Chas: Kane the we'll known New York
Life Insurance zee, man. returned urn c,,,,d IRON
who have been visiting several weeks
with Mrs. Kanes mother, Mrs John Car
roll
Q. A. Malm, E. Malm and Mrs F. W.
O'T,rien were called to Minneapolis Sat
S Sroay 70 C. a:eS MAN, me- Of BeWman NJ B.
The deceased was we'll known in this
vicinity.
Jerry schmaller, the popular salesman
for the Stone Piano Co, Of Fargo, was
twelve Et years jerry has sold $500 pianos
for this company, breaking any record
of any piano salesman west of Chicago.
ever regrets having dealt with him.
A number of small, paper-covered fish
ing shacks have been built on the ice
near the G. N. viaduct. Fishers have cut
aoes o sne ice ae' to ooE at
lights they are speared. It's great sport,
aitho contrary to law.
c. A. Jacobson, chief deputy warden Of
the state penitentiary, will conclude his
duties this week, to return to Mckenzie
county to look after his large business
interests. He owns big hardware and
implement business bank and an i'm
I mense ranch. The prisoners generally
will regret to lose him. He's an able
3 deputy. He was sheriff of Walsh and
Mckenzie counties in former years.
The village of Carpio is determined to
be metropolitan in every respect and q
E petition has been circulated FOR the pur-
: pose Of securing an election on the ques-