The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14

Sunday evening. The attendance
was encouraging and the efforts Of the
young evangelists sincere and effec-
tive.
Mr.. Will Humphrey will deliver an
address at the school house on Sun
day evening at p. m. Subject "Hell."
Mr.. T. H. Elarth, one of South Pra-
Tries most prosperous farmers, was
transacting business in our midst on
Tuesday.
We also noticed William Putney
and Friend Gadbald taking in the
sights on Main St.
Mr.. Frizzell, of Savage, Mont, was
the guest of his niece, Mrs. Russell
Gard, last week end.
H. H. Kuchenbecker, who we are
glad to note is recovering slowly but
surely from the malady which threat
ened his sight spent several days this
week with the folks.
Mrs. Henry Teigan of Minot was
the guest of Mrs. Ralph Gard between
trains on Saturday.
Miss Nedrud, Carl Nedrud and Jas.
Myers were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Art Bergeson last Sabbath day.
The school directors met on Tuesday
and actually transacted business. A
commodious barn has been purchased
for the accommodation of the many
teams, which are necessary for the
conveyance of pupils. This is surely
a step in the right direction.
Logan affords an excellent location
for a competent blacksmith. AS a
trading centre Logan is established
and an opportunity occurs for man
to get in and quickly make good.
Joe Stredwick takes real interest
in scientific corn culture. He entered
the boys contest, cared for his crop in
praiseworthy manner, but alas, the
critic in the person of We expert Of
Better Farming fame passed not judy
ment upon it. And Joe is naturally
wee bit disappointed that such an
oversight should handicap his efforts
Pete Greenburg, L. and R. Bates
journeyed to the celestial city on Tues
day to educate the natives upon the
eccentricities of pool as pastime.
The Latter Day Saints aid were en-
tertained by Mrs. Will Hecker on
Thursday. A busy afternoon for the
many members present. A delicious
luncheon was served by the hostess.
Mrs. Murphy will entertain the
Good Samaritan Club on Thursday,
Jan. 21st, at her charming residence
on Riverside Avenue.
Christian Endeavor meets each Sab
bath even at 1880 p. M, Samaritan
Sunday School at 2:30 p. M, and Lat
ter Day Saint Sunday School at II a.
m. Logan school is where all folks
should meet each week end.
CHANGING over the files of the indie
pendent for the past year your scribe
was prompted to figure the many ref
arences, practically free advertising,
afforded one who recently quit bust
ness in our midst. Fourteen kindly
notices, each Helpful in degree, how
ever slight. Occasion arises later to
record plainly the truth. 1t offends,-
the individual also his friends.
Judgment becomes distorted, charity
forgotten. But the fact remains the
truth only was recorded and your
scribe, being prompted not by vindic-
tive or malicious spirit, can smile at
the storm in teacup, an occasional
act midst sea Of fiction, seems to
arouse. Twas ever thus.
Mr. Smith is now established in our
midst permanently. Coal and feed
grinding will engage his attention.
Mr.. Mahoney of Carl Coulee attend
ed the meeting of school directors on
Tuesday. Friend Mahoney takes a
real interest in all that affects the
welfare of the community.
Miss Laura Waldref is visiting with
friends Surrey ways. l guess most
of the boys have heard the rumor that
Logan is likely to lose pert, pretty
and popular lass.
A home talent play is in active re-
hearsal. The following comprise the
cast: Mrs. Russell Gard, Mrs. How
..:... v.