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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-08-26

Clarence Shepherd, Of Brainerd, Mimi,
is guest at the home Of his uncle
Fred Sartwell and family, arriving We'd
nesday.
The big barn dance at the H. ]. Len
nertz place Saturday evening was well
attended by Burlington young people
and splendid time enjoyed by ali pres
ent.
Now that Foxholm has shown that her
heart is in the right place by removing
portion Of the rocks along the valley
road near that town, it behooves us Bur
l1ngtonites to get busy on the road west
or town and remove the rocks which
and possible danger to travellers. Let
some one start the good work.
Don't forget that the management Of
the dancing parties from Thursday to
Saturday. evenings For the next thirty
days and mayhap way into the winter
months, No Mans Land will be the Nee
Miss Dora Sartwell, who has been
staying at the home of Mr. and Mrs
lver Flom at brady. returned home Sun
day in order to take her fathers place
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Kluver and Irving
Wallace returned Thursday from an ex-
points out along the Missouri river.
Joe Sys Is building a new granary to
replace the one lost by fire last July
me German American State Bank has
had the lettering on the front windows
OF their bank removed and now a neat
screen with the name Of the bank en-
bellishes their windows, giving them a
neat and beautiful appearance. The
screen was purchased Of the L. F. Dow
Mfg. Co.. of St. Paul extensive manufac-
turers of banking furniture and fixtures
Prof. Rose D. Harlan Of Aberdeen
the new principal Of the Burlington
schools, arrived Saturday and is getting
things in shape for the opening Of the
schools on Sept. 9Th. Miss Mildred ia
cobson Of Minot will have charge Of the
primary room and Miss Laura Randall
will again be in charge Of the intermed-
late department.
Miss Ella Rue and Miss Alice Hall Of
Fargo are visiting friends in Burlington
and vicinity this week.
Davis to Burlington, having rented the
Tiller house.
burlington played a double header
with the Donnybrook team at Donny-
brook and lost both games. The scores
were 7 to 2 and to 4. The Donnybrook
team had been packed with outside play
ers, while our team was handicapped in
the loss of three Of the best players on
the team. Nef pitched both games and
put up some classy ball. The jitney bus
from Minot took along a load Of rooters
but their efforts were unavailing.
Miss Margaret Falconer Of Minot, who
has been the guest Of Mrs. E. A. Madsen
| for several days, returned home We'd
nesday.
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L. d. Cotton lost four head Of horses
this spring and the other day ono Of
them came home with collar marks on
its shoulders, showing that some one had
been making good use Of the animal.
The other three are still missing and II
some party Is keeping them under cover
in order to use them thru harvest and
Leslie finds it out, there'll be some do
ings up this way that will put the IA
nous horse thief parties at No Mans
Land on the blink.
Mrs Gertie Snippen Of Joplin, Mont,
who has been here visiting at the home
of her mother, Mrs. Chris Tiller, for the
past few weeks, returned home Sunday.
Walter Germany. electrician with the
Minot Electric Co. is engaged in wiring
residences here in order to have every
home connected up for the electric cur
rent. which will be turned on now in a
few days.
c. A. Rugge who has been visiting
friends in Mckenzie county for the past
ten days. returned Tuesday evening.
Mrs. F. D. Erie, who has been visiting
at the home Of her daughter, Mrs J. M.
April, returned to her home at Gutten-
burg, Iowa, Tuesday. She was accom-
panied by Mrs. April, who will visit at
her old home and with friends in the
Twin Cities.
The Misses Hogy, accompanied by
Mrs. J. Y. Millar, Miss Gladys, Mr.. Mil
lar and Mr.. Hogy, returned Thursday by
auto from Norris, MIMI making the
trip in two days. The first days run
was ESQ railes.
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Rye and barley are nearly all har-
vested here The barley crop is heavy
Our Sunday school is growing in num-
bers and Rev. Michaels' sermons are
much appreciated. He breaches the
Gospel and does not find fault with other
churches and ministers.
Miss Iva Nett1eton has returned home
after assisting Miss Goebel in her MILL
merry store at Tagus for a week or more.
Several auto loads from town attend
ed the preaching here last Sunday.
Our telephone line has been completed
up to the railroad at Tagus and there are
at present ~ phones on the line.
Several neighbors assisted j. H. Har-
dy in moving his house onto the new
cellar last week.
Aug. Nelson called at his farm here
Sunday.
D. D. Haws called at Matt Dilleys last
Sunday.
Long cared mules and their drivers
peddling Home Comfort" ranges made
several trips thru here during the last
two weeks. We understand Guy Haws
purchased one Of the ranges.
Andrew Anderson will have cook car
in connection with his threshing outfit
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-08-26
kG BAKING POWDER

Check of $4,000 to accompany each
bid as guarantee to enter into contract
if bid is accepted. Work to be done in
accordance with plans and specifications
on file in the office Of the County Sur
veyor. The Board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
Given by order Of the Board Of Coun-
ty Commissioners and under my hand
and seal this 23rd day Of August, 1915.
L. J. THOMPSON,
8-26-t4 County Iuditor.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-08-26

this fall.
Russell thresher which was on track at
Tagus Saturday.
Mrs James Johnson left for Roches-
ter, Mimi. for medical treatment last
week.
Broncho Buster Bill Brugman had a
bronchO bust up Big mower one day
last week, the results Of runaway Bill
was running away back,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-08-26
Two-Hesded Wheat.

j. ]. Anderson from north of the
city has an enormous yield of wheat.
The crop made such a splendid record
that one of the shoots had two large
distinct heads, both filled perfectly.
This was brought to the Independent
office. This is the first time we have
ever seen such q curiosity.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-08-26

Under the new Cummins law, the
railroads are compelled to charge stor.
age on all baggage remaining un.
claimed after the expiration Of "a
hours.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-08-26

Motor Cycle Smashes Window.
A young man named Bush lost con-
troll Of his motor cycle Tuesday night,
coming down Central avenue and ran
against the H. H. Hovda building,
smashing one of the plate glass win
dows.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-08-26
Not1cs for BIDS for Bridge

Notdoo Tor BIDS Tor Bridge.
Notice is hereby given that the Board
Of County Commissioners of Ward Coun-
~: North Dakota, will receive sealed
bids up to the hour of o'clock p, M.
Sept. oath, 1915, for the construction
Of wooden bridge across the Mouse
river between sections 10 and Is, Twp.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-08-26
DRESS GOODS FOR FALL

This Fall going have the largest selection of Wool
Fabrics have shown All and coor
ready for your inspection
36-inch Al-woo Storm Serge, in all colors 40c
8nch extra fine Atwood Hamilton Storm Serge yd
36nch Atwood Washable Bate in all coors SOC yd
8nch Wool Cordette material for Chens Dresses light
and dark colors be washed $50 yd.
40inch fine Atwood Tafeta in coors 81 yd.
Scores of Sc to 54nch TweedPads Stripes and Plain Dress
Goods from 800 500 yd.
Better Dress Goods and Suitngs also beautiful line of coangs
this seasons popular coo and designs the big
gest line we have shown.
Send for samples and prices before decide elsewhere
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-02
AID CLUB WILL
HAVE DINNER
WILL BE HELD AT HOTEL
WINDSOR, JUNE is.
Plans for Enforcing Fraudulent Adver-
Using Law Considered at Last
nights Meeting.

\ small but enthusiastic meeting 81
the Wheeling Nd club wss held last
evening In Elliott Commercial school
room. in the Hawley building. MANY
matters OF importance to the organiza-
tion were discussed. and a. was decided
to have n dinner al the Hotel Windsor.
Tuesday evening. June 18th.
The coming week will be in the nature
of a rally. at which important work re-
Gently undertaken By the organization
will be discussed and plans made Tor
still more important futurc work.
AmCng the live matters taken up last
evening wss the method OF bringing
about the enforcement OF the West Nir-
gtnis Fraudulent advertising law. which
went into effect recently. The Wheel
ing Ad Club Is cooperating with the
Wheeling business Mems Association
through their joint Vigilance Commit
tee. of which Mr.. Leroy 4. Killing. ~
chairman. The two organizations have
every confidence that they will have
hearty cooperation not only of the lead
ing advertising merchants of this city.
but Of the Wheeling as
we'll
Among other matters discussed was
the Forthcoming convention OF the Assoc
citation Advertising Clubs OF the World.
to be held In Chicago. June goth 20 cath.
and to which the Wheeling nd Club will
send delegates.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-02
DR.. JEPSON MAY
GO TO CHARLESTON
LOCAL PHYSICIAN APPOINTED
STATE HEALTH
COMMISSIONER.
Appointment May N~eeessitate Remov.
al From City-Has Been In
wheeling Forty Years.

Il have been IN Wheeling for the
past forty years and should dislike
very much to leave my old home town
out II necessary. I shall do so"
The above is what DIR. S. T.. Jepson
or No. 81 Twelfth street, said last
night when asked over the phone II
mis- appointment as State Health Com
missioner would necessitate his re-
moval to Charleston.
DIR. Jepson further said that he had
been notified ove long distance tele-
phone that he had been appointed TO
the newly-created office. but he would
take the matter up with Governor
Hatneld this week as to whether he
should remove to the Capital city.
Dr, Jepson is among the Oldest
physicians in This community from
point OF active practice and Is num-
oered among the best and most sub
stantial citizens OF Wheeling. IL IS
d hope OF his many friends that ne
VIII be able TO retain his residence
mere In discharge OF the duties of ms
new position.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-02
METHODISTS MEET
Ministers OF GAINESVILLE District N
Conference at BeIlsire Bishop
Anderson Present.

Methodists OF the GAINESVILLE dis
trict closed q very successful meeting
At the First NJ r. church last night.
Nearly every church i'm the district
represented a. the sessions which
consumed the entire day The morn
ing session opened az 10 O'Clock and
addresses were made by Rev. r. y.
Mayer. r. 10. Beale and Rev. ~ B
Hart on Church Efficiency" The
afternoon was devoted { o a discussion
Of Doors of the Work" and excellent
addresses were made by Rev. C. u.
smith. William v. Chase. o. b. Nc
Laughlin and l.. S. Rose.
During the day Bishop William =.
Anderson. Of Cincinnati. offered =
number OF helpful suggestions rhs
closing meeting was held last oven
ing when Bishop Anderson delivered
a stirring address 20 an audience that
taxed the capacity Of the church. This
was Bishop AndersOn's first visit 10
Bellaire and all who heard him vefe
benefited by his address.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-02

According TO all reports a number
VIII take the examination TO be held
for the trisdeIphia postmastership ON
June 26th.
a. l.. Dague. 81 sand Inn. was a bust
ness caller In Elm Grove yesterday.
Mrs. Lawrence Wocber. Of Elm Grove.
has gone 20 Pittsburgh where she wifi
spent some time a. the guest Of rea-
George Monroe. Of Csdiz. o.. was tran
sacting business IN Fulton yesterday.
beA winters. OF sand Hill. spent yes
terday at Elm Grove.
James Williamson. 81 McGraws run.
was transactlng business boz Elm Grove
william Decrane. 81 Gould. Florida Ia
VISITING james 4 Suhl Of E~dginEton
Lane Tor . few days.
- y Htchman. OF WoOdsdale. left
yesterday for = two month"; vacation
In ths mountains % West Virginia
Nllllsm Lrher, or sand Hill. was a
Joe Hohuaec. Of Film Grove. had a
new Zee box placed in he store yes
Mr. and Mrs. rat Byrue. OF Elm Grove.
are the proud parents ~ e. new son
Heusou Caidw cu ts The guest of Mr.
hnd MIS- Scr Hudrcth It their new
Grove Grmth. ~ waynesburr Pa.
~ spending r fee daVs The guest IL
Rev. o.. o. Lcwellyn. of Film Grove.
snent yesterday az Pittsburgh on bust
Tho regular monthly meeting ~ the
council Df Fulton VII b. held thia a,eu-
irr boz tNe hose house ~ witch time
'e' srsl maiigr- ~ imortrsnc" viii come
Tbs evening n person who vae arrest
- Tor ufaurdfrlN rundurf will be- given
r. nearing before Nsror Herman Hocdrr
and or Thurrdav niEht the party viii
mayor.
Nn arranrsmerts have been completed
Friday b, iic Voiunteer Grsmen 81 I,t.
ton 80 Glen Lawn.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-02
RIVER NEWS

The present rise has enabled tho coal
20 % brought out Of the p~ittsburRh dis
trl'i- About a dozen small tow boats
passed here Yesterday with an average
o. about 10 barges. They will be mot
turther down the river by the larger
boats. who will take the tows 10 Cincln-
natl and Louisville.
" T. reported that the packet Lorena
has been taken Owe from the ohio aud
mississippi Navigation Company bv
'altain -Billv Roe. 0wner and manager
or The anowh Packet Company.
Do river 81 this point was about afa-
On the channel.
u is llkely that the Grantsvtte. a ess-
oline packet viii b. put len tho trade
between pittsburgh and brownsville. Pa
n city ~ rarForshu burg will leave
this mUruiuE with the Water Carnitafl
bat has been 90 The local icvee Sine
Monday morning. Cor Moundsyille where
10 VIII oNhlbit one day.
Ihs krnuwhn is due from PITTSBURGH
Tor thnrlrefun. 90 9 o'clock this mornfne
She viii receive freigh FOR CINCINNATI
and Louisville The Express will deparf
af % lH o'clock this mnrniug Tor Nfata-
MONS while the Liberty is scheduled
from the same point tor this eve.ing
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-02
SCHOOL LEVIES
ARE RATIFIED
N ErEdAL ExEcrIou N nA1-
HALL COUNTY DrDTRIcTs
YE1TEBpAY
1ar.i Vote Was LisAs Bat Lsvsss w.rs
Endorsed ~ xArU
HAjorftfss

school l~vtes we're ratined In the d.
trtct- q Marshall COUNTY. yesterday. -
a special election held - rectify an oN-
efrtsht Ca the psrt Of ballot commiz-
-ioners at he recent congressional eiec-
ton. spaces Tor the vote for OF Against
The school isNies we're left off the bal
lots al TIE r~gular election. This over
sight nsces~itatsd a special election
which was authorized b. a bill enacted
At y recent regular session 90 tn leg
irlature.
The leVtes we're ratified In all dis
tricts In the rural districts the vote
was hght end the opposition 20 the lev
les was very slight. In som. OF the dis
tftcts not a vote being recorded against
them. In IN. city districts. there VA.
some opposition 10 the l~vfes through
what T. believed TO have been a misun-
Outstanding on the part % the voters.
Had the levies been defeated the schools
would have remained closed next year
ana possibly the year following. alec.
In the independent district OF Mounds
vile. iNa~hinstonl the l~Vtes were
ratified BY a vote OF SIS 20 -. The
Precinct returns follow. centrA--o-
Tor ratification, 5 against. Second street
hose housc-ioe for ratification. 4
against: fir-t Ward school-2Se for rat
tncation. II against
In Clay district . votes we're cast,
all being FOR ratincstion. In sand Hid
district the levie- were ratified ny a
vote OF -. none being east against
ratification. Tbs vote In this district
was exceptionally light.
Union district ratified the levies BY
a vote OF s2s 10 ia,. the vote IN detail
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-02
Away Your
Eye Glasses!
A Free Prescription
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~
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Their eyes restored through fho
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scrlption one may says. after trying
u. y was almost blind could not sec
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ming without any glasses and my eyes
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hne an the time. u was like a miracle
10 me- \ lady who used II saws
be atmosphere seemed hazy with or
without glasses. but after using fhis
prescription for fifteen days every.
LhinE seems clear ! can even road
me print without glasses II II be-
UcNed that thousands who wear glass.
- can now discard then in a reason
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able 10 strengthen their eyes 40 a. 10
Do spared the trouble and expense ~
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" benefited by following the simple
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With warm water. drop in one Diploma
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Many hopelessly blind might have
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-02
NAME OFFICERS
representatives Of Presbyte Ran SUM-
day Schools Organize
Planning Picnies.

A meeting OF the
OF Presbyterian churches OF Wheeling
and vicinity was held last evening m
the First Presbyterian church. The
meeting was called for the purpose OF
taking up and arranging matters for
the annual picnic that viii be held
sometime In June.
The committee organized bv elect.
ing DIT. w. ID. GieseIer as president
and Harry Kirk, vice president. 20
gar Hare was elected as secretary and
treasurer. After discussing dates and
other matters concerning the outing
and h partial naming OF committeas
the meeting adjourned and will pro.
oabiy meet again Friday evening.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-02
MEMS CLUB In
NEW QUARTERS
FIRST MEETING IN NEW rRoM-
SON CHURCH HELD LAST
Excsilent Program was Followed by
hefreshments-Many Men in
Attendance.

The nrst public meeting Of the Mem
Slub OF the Thomson church was held
' s,,heusN evening In their new rooms
The anair was in the nature Of an
,hiuei weicom. meeting to the men OF
the Island. whether they belonged TO
this church. any church or regardless OF
any, creed or doctrine
The committee IN charge mo
Of g. q. Cook. chairman: Harry ron
Howard oliver, oliver Edwards. oscar
Schenerlein and James ~. McGee. pared
r ume OF expense Ia arranging
Upon entering the meeting the men
FOUND themselNes ushered into apart
nents. which were the picture OF order
Illness and comfort. The rest room was
well furnished with chairs. seats and
with tables supplied with reading ma
terial tables equipped with checker
boards and domino sets FOR those inter
esled in games and repast.
The meeting was begun at 7.45 O'Clock.
Harry Timer Tibben presiding. and in
~trod1clng the pastor Of the church. Rev.
pleasure IN meeting 80 many men. and
the interest shown In the club.
other numbers on the program were.
y selection enchore by McClure's
Orchestra consisting or Dr. W. ~. Nc
, lure. Earl summers. Troy Kerns. David
Danials. Eugene BseT. Herman
Robert Luke. oliver Edwards. lanes
.Giren. Howard Merkle. Grover Bremmer.
Selections were rendered by a male
quartettc composed Of Emil Ackerman.
charles FRANKIE. Frank Kinchcioe and
Mr . = Citizen received applause
for two readings. Jim RludShoe. and
The R~cprieve." other numbers were:
Mr.. W T Mcclellan violin solo
Mr.. Herman kepler. ........ cello solo
selection -.-.........- Male Quartette
EecItatlon M. Guy Pryor.
selection ...-. Mcclure Orchestra
and closing song by all present.
After the conclusion Of the program
the men we've ushered to the banquet
hall where a delicious luncheon was
served and enjoyed by all. The club ex-
tends "a hearty invitation to all men to
meet with them In their new halls.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-02
UNDERTAKERS
o. This City Hold Brief Meeting Inst
Evening and Arrange FOR Enter
tsinment for Association.

4 brief meeting OF n entertaining
committee OF the West virginia State
Funeral Directors association wac
held last evening In the psrlors Of tho
O. T. Nendel and company Chaplino
street. TO take Mp preliminary matters
relative 10 tho annual meeting Of ne
organization In this city. July o.. "a
and -. as previously announced in
intelligence. only local under
takers attended the meeting.
The convention will Do attended BIS
more than = hundred members from
every city and the majority 81 owns
or West Virginia. while a number Of
casket statesmen and funeral director
supply representative will have sam
pies on display This will be- The nrb
annual session in the past score Of
years that the association has met in
this city. which was organized IN
wheeling about 20 years x
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-02
Officers Elected.

AT the regular weekly meeting OF
Mystic Lodge No. %. knights OF Pythias
held at the Castle hall. Main street. Elm
Grove. Monday evening. the following
officers were elected TO serve for the
ensuing six months: Chancellor Com
mander. $. r. Hildreth; Vice Chancellor.
l.. =. Winter. Master % Work. u. u.
Birkett: Prelate. y. \. Hall: Master OF
Arms. T.. W. Cuttings: Inner Guard. 4.
r.. Mccoy: outer Guard. Harry Riggle:
Representative TO Grand Lodge. ~. ".
brennan. two year term; Alternate. W.
r. Morrison. Aside from the regular
order OF business and election OF offi-
GERS a number OF candidates were given
the degree work OF the rank OF knight,
which proved to be very interesting.
This Vas followcd by a social session,
during which a light lunch was served.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-02
AGRICULTURISTS
SPEAK Before Farmers OF the Glendale
Ohio County. Section and Beth
any Cousgs Class.

4 large number Of farmers attended
the agricultural meeting at the Glendale.
ohio county. school house. last night.
where Prof. g. l.. oliver. Of the extern
sion department OF the West Virginia
University. CAV most interesting and
logical talk on ths milch animal Indus
try and Mill supply and its keeping.
He demonstrated with equipments the
butter fat and bacteria Of the milk SAM
pies Of the Glendale section. The lee
ture IVES given under the supervision Of
the Pan Handle Agricultural Club. Prof.
Horace Atwood senior agent Of the or
Ranization. also spoke.
Prof. W. II. Sill. junior agent OF the
Pan Handle Agriculture Club. spoke to
the agricultural class at Bethany col
lege, last night. in the lecture hall. lie
took up the general question OF agricIl-
tural work.