The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-08-12

johnson farm south Of town this week.
The Rhineholdts have the reputation
of never having = failure, and We hope
soon to hear the good news from the
johnson homestead. ...
Uncle Danl. Conan is trying to To-
cate a span Of bay horses which es-
capped from his teamster last Thursday
night near Plaza. 1t seems that the
teamster, Jack Abbott, had put up for
the night at . point about nine miles
this side Of Plaza, picketing the horses
near the tent. Some time in the night
the horses pulled the stakes by which
they were held and started toward
home. Mr.. Abbott followed and at
times was able to get near them, but
when he reached for the rope attached
to the halters they would break into a
run and he was finally obliged to give
up the chase. They were headed to-
ward home and in all probability are
being held up by some farmer and will
be held awaiting news from the owner.
Jim johnson began his barley har-
vest Wednesday. Andrew Lazarus be-
gan harvesting his rye this week. He
says that the quantity of Irvine requir-
ed this year is enormous and that SO
much of the grain is lodged this year
that it is a difficult matter to cut it.
Warrants are out for the parties
who stole some parts from E. A. Hart
houses tractor the other night. The
thieves also appropriated a carriage
belonging to J. M. Reiner.
The addition recently built on his
residence by J. P. Wallace adds very
materially to the appearance of his
property.
Mrs. c. L. Smith was the guest of
Minot friends Tuesday.
The crowds attending the parties
held at No Mans Land every Thurs
day evening are increasing with each
succeeding week. Last Thursday ev-
ening the attendance taxed the capac-
ity of the new pavilion. The music is
perfect and lovers of dancing cannot
afford to miss these parties. Auto
parties from Donnybrook, Des Laos,
Berthold, Tasker, Foxholm and Minot
were noted among those present last
Thursday evening.
Louie Groshans is digging a we'll on
his property near the Presbyterian
church.
The immense new barn being con-
structed on the M. D. Graham farm
north of town is progressing rapidly
and the young people are looking for
ward quite anxiously to the big barn
dance which will follow it's completion.
The Woman's Club picnicked in the
Conan grove Wednesday, afternoon,
the male contingent being invited
down for the big feed in the evening.
Casteel's big jitney bus was the favor
tie mode of transportation and it was
kept busy the entire afternoon be-
tween the grounds and. town.
Mrs. B. Schumann of Minot was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs J. M. April last
week, returning to her home Monday.
Mesdames April and Schumann
were guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Mckenzie of Donnybrook
from Thursday to Sunday.
John Welo returned Saturday from
fortnight's vacation spent visiting
old friends at Ray, where he formerly
resided.
Miss Christine Lindbloom, who
taught the Graham school, has been
re-engaged by the board to teach that
school again this year.
Mr.. and Mrs. "Dutch" Palmer Of
Minot were entertained by Mr.. and
Mrs. Neff Saturday and Sunday.
The fast Donnybrook team will play
Burlington here Sunday afternoon at
|3 o'clock.
Judge Wallace has wired S. w. o.
son of Minneapolis, an expert mill
wright, to come on and take charge of
the new feed mill.
The ball game played on the local
diamond Sunday afternoon between
the married men and the single men
was an interesting contest to watch.
The Benedicts carried off the honors
by score of 10 to 4. The lineup was
as follows: