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The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1915-09-10
Thomas F. H. Leyden, (2) years.

Thomas F. H. Leyden, (2) years.
Edward H. White (1) year.
And that the postoffice address Of
the business Office Of said Company is
at Number SO Jackson Blvd. West,
in the city of Chicago in the County
of Cook and State of Illinois.
ADOLPH J. ORTSEIFEN
THOMAS F. H. LEYDEN
EDWARD H. WHITE
Commissioners
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
County Of Cook.
On this 25th day of February A. D.
1918, personally appeared before me,
Notary Public in and for said Coun-
ty, in said State Adolph J. Ortseifen,
Thomas F. H. Leyden and Edward H.
White and made oath that the fore
going report by them subscribed is
true in substance and in fact.
CHAS. E. SELLECK,
Notary Public
fSoah
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1915-09-10
E. G.. HudsOn's Statement

y. U. HuuSOH otHIeWeNI
E. G. Hudson, merchant of Cham
blee, Ca, says Foley Cathartic Tab
lets are the "best on earth" for a
thorough cleansing movement of the
bowels without the slightest inconve-
nience or sickening effects. They GER
tainly do relieve indigestion or con-
stipation quickly and liven up the
liver. They make you feel light, free
and energetic. Will Marlar Pharmacy.
Advertisement.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1915-09-10
Secretary of State of the State of

Secretary Of State of the State of
Illinois:
The Commissioners, duly authorized
to open Books of Subscription to the
Capital Stock Of Leyden- Ortseifen
Company pursuant to license hereto
fore issued, bearing date the oath day
of February A. D. 1918, do hereby re-
port that they opened Books of Sub
scription to the Capital Stock of said
Company, and that the said Stock was
fully subscribed; that the following
is true copy Of such subscription,
viz:
We, the undersigned, hereby sever
ally subscribe for the number of
shares set opposite our respective
names, to the Capital Stock of Ley
dem Ortseifen Company and we sever
ally agree to pay the said Company,
for each share, the sum of 1OO.OO-1O0
Dollars.
Name. Shares Amount
Adolph j. Ortseifen. 49,. SO 100000
Thomas F. H. Leyden. 10 100000
Edward H. White. ...... l 10000
Amount of capital stock actually
paid in $5000.00.
Amount of capital stock not paid in
None.
Stock subscribed and not paid, dis
posed of as follows:
Capital paid in property, appraised
as follows:
Capital paid in cash--all in cash
$5OOO.OO.
That on the 25th day of February
A. D. 1918, at the Office of the Com
pany in Chicago, Illinois, at the hour
Of two o'clock p. M, they convened a
meeting of the subscribers aforesaid,
pursuant to their voluntary agree
ment Notice as required by law be-
ing expressly waived for the purpose
of electing a Board of Directors for
said Company and for the transac-
ton Of such other business as may be
deemed necessary.
Signed,
ADOLPH J. ORTSEIFEN
THOMAS f. H. LEYDEN
EDWARD H. WHITE
Commissioners
That said subscribers met at the
time and place specified, and proceed
ed to elect Directors, and that the fol-
lwoing persons were duly elected for
the term of years, viz:
Adolph J. Ortseifen, Three (3)
| wears,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-03-11
FARMERS plan
COOPERATIVE MILL
MEETING HELD SATURDAY AT
LABOR HALL - PROPOSE TO
FORM $4,000 CONCERN 49, An
OTHER MEETING MARCH 20.

Fifty or more farmers gathered at
Labor Hall in this city Saturday after
noon and talked over the proposition
of organizing a $4,000 cooperative
mill for the city of Minot. Several
subscription lists were passed around
and nearly fifty farmers subscribed
stock to the extent of from $50 to
$10O.
Those who are behind the propo-
sition realize that this is a big under
taking, but do not think that the ven
ture is worth while unless the capital
ization is $4,000. This means that
500 will have to subscribe $10O worth
of stock each. The lists are being
circulated and another meeting will
be held Saturday, March 20, when, if
sufficient number have subscribed,
the organization will be perfected.
A few of those who subscribed for
stock Saturday are John Wallin, Ole
Oen, Louis Enger, Bennie Olson, John
Underdahl, Irwin Garnsey and Lars
Tollefson.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-03-11
NOTED SALVATIONISTS TO
VISIT THE MAGIC CITY

On Tuesday, March 23rd, Colonel
S. Marshall and Major H. Storey, of
Minneapolis will visit Minot.
The Colonel is a man Of great and
exceptional ability, having been in
charge of the largest commands in the
United States and Canada. His pres
ent position is that of chief officer of
the Northern Province, comprising
Minnesota, Wisconsin, North and
South Dakota and upper Michigan.
Maj jor H. Storey has recently been ap-
pointed to his present position as Gen.
eral Secretary to Colonel Marshall.
Major Storey's previous position was
that of principal of the Salvation Ar
my Mems Training College at Chica-
70. He is an excellent musician. COL
onel Marshall will enroll soldiers and
commission local officers on the occas-
ion Of his visit here. ... ..
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-03-11
Harmon BUYS
BECLEY'S INTERESTS
SENIOR PARTNER RETIRES TO
HIS FARM WEST OF THE CITY
AND WILL DO TRUCKING ON A
LARGE SCALE.

J. E. Harmon has bought the in
terests of M. E. Begley in the Cash
Feed & Fuel Store, and is now the sole
owner.
Mr.. Begley will devote his entire
time to farming and gardening, at his
home west of the city, with which he
has already had considerable success.
Mr.. Begley has been connected with
this business for a good many years
and has been quite successful.
Several years ago Mr.. Harmon
bought half interest in the business,
which has been growing rapidly. He's
a hustler and will continue to give
the business the same careful atten-
tion that has characterized it in the
past.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-03-11
LOST LARGE sum
AND SUICIDES
J. J. THOMPSON OF JAMESTOWN
SHOT HIMSELF THRU HEART
AT WAVERLY HOTEL BECAUSE
HE LOST THOUSANDS ON PAT.
ENT.

J. j. Thompson, of Jamestown, N.
d., killed himself at Room ID of the
Waverly hotel at 6:3O o'clock Friday,
during a fit of dependency. He had
! locked the door, and holding .38 cal
ibre revolver to his breast, put bull
let thru his heart, dying almost in
stantly. The body fell against the
door and with a thud struck the floor,
the noise being heard by the house
keeper, who notified the proprietor,
Reinhardt Reiersen. The door was
broken open and the man was found
dead, in pool of blood. The remains
were taken to an undertaker's and for
Warded to Jamestown, where a wife
and child reside.
Thompson came to Minot Jan. II
and spent most of his time since at
his room at the Waverly, occasional
ly going to the lobby. He represented
the Jewell Nursery Co., and had been
trying to sell a shipment of trees for
the Normal school campus. 1t is said
that he had been trying to put pat
ent on the market, in which he was
unsuccessful, losing several thousand
dollars. This, it is believed, caused
his temporary insanity.
He was last seen alive at Dads
Restaurant an hour before killing
himself, when he ate hearty meal.
Mr. Marsh says he acted like de-
mented man, severely upbraiding
number of prominent Minot citizens
for fancied wrongs. He grew so
abusive that the employees at the res
taurant turned away. He went i'm
mediately to his room and committed
the rash deed.
Mr.. Thompson was about so years
of age and a fine looking man and had
always been regarded very highly by
everyone who met him here.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-03-11
Emergency Clause Ineffective.

Bismarck, March 6.-Not a single
enactment Of the legislative assembly
which closed tonight will be effective
until July /, except the general budget
act, that bill alone complying with the
constitutional requirements with re-
spect to placing new laws in operation
Every bill passed with the supposed
emergency clause is imperative until
after the first of July, because of the
initiative and referendum amendment
to the state constitution, under which
the legislature operated this year for
its first time.
Under the referendum section of
that constitutional provision, every
legislative enactment is subject to
referendum to the people, and it's ef-
fectiveness is held in allegiance until
after the ninety day period, within
which all laws or proposed laws as
they must be termed under the con-
stitution as it now exists, are inoper-
ative
There is no such thing as emergency
clause, as it is popularity known, and
the point was raised tonight that
every act sought for immediate opera
ton is ineffective, because of the leg
islature's failure to take into consid-
Grafton the new provisions of the con-
stitution.
Under the referendum provision,
any law to be operative Immediately
must carry specially devised section
declaring such act to be for the i'm
mediate preservation Of peace, health
or safety of the state, and such pro-
vision must be voted upon separate
and apart from the general bill, and
must be carried by two-thirds vote Of
the elected members of both houses.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-03-11
Wallin Writes About Cooperative Mill
Editor of the Independent:

Editor of the Independent:
hereby wish to thank you for your
editorial in your last issue pertaining
to the cooperative mill. We are try
ing to organize a cooperative associa-
tion to own and operate a flour mill
for the reason that at the present time
there is an actual need and demand
for such a mill, when we consider the
fact that flour prices are higher here
than in Minneapolis, with a difference
of IL cents bushel in price of wheat.
There must be money in grinding
wheat right here and why should not
the people organize a cooperative mill
and grind their own grain and retain
some Of the wealth for their own use,
which is now shipped to the great
milling center?
An institution of this kind would be
a great thing for Minot, as we'll as
the surrounding country and we want
to enlist everyone who has the well
fare of this country at heart, to aid
us. We realize that it is big under
taking, but if the farmers and others
interested will put their shoulders to
it and stick together, I feel that it can
be carried out. There will be another
meeting in Minot at the Labor Hall
Saturday, March 20, at 2 o'clock. By
that time, we hope to have enough
stock subscribed to enable us to or
ganize. We appreciate the support
and good will of the press of Minot.
JOHN WALL1N.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-03-11
CAR SWEEPER
GROUND TO PIECES
THOMAS GEORGES MEETS HOR-
RIBLE DEATH IN WEST G.. N.
CARDS EARLY MONDAY MORN
ING WHILE ON WAY TO WORK.

Thomas Georges, Greek car
sweeper on the Great Northern, was
struck by G. N. Engine No. 734 in
the west yards in this city at $3.50
o'clock Monday morning and instant
ly killed.
Georges attempted to cross the
track ahead of the train that was
about to go out on the Fargo-Surrey
line, and evidently did not see the en-
portions of the remains being scatter
was just starting for Berthold, to go
up the Crosby branch, and was run
ming light Page was the fireman but
the name of the engineer has not been
learned at this writing. Neither the
fireman nor the engineer saw Georges
in the dark.
The body was horribly mangled
por tions of the remains being scatter
ed for several rods along the track
The remains were gathered and the
funeral held Tuesday, burial taking
place in this city. Georges was about
40 years of age and is said to have a
wife and children living in Greece.
Coroner Doe held the inquest Tues
day, the jury not being able to def
nitely fix the blame, as there was not
a single eye witness to the affair.
The inquest over the remains OF
Georges was held at Van Fleets Tues
day afternoon, Axel Roise, D. A. Din,
ME and G. D. Colcord comprising the
jury. Evidence showed that the mans
body was undoubtedly run over by the
light engine, 724, which had stopped
under the viaduct waiting for the Sur
rey-Fargo train to clear the track
The engineer, Barney Zitur, left the
engine in charge of his fireman, EN-.
cry Page, and the conductor, VIM
Stinson, and went to the depot to get
his orders. Stinson ran the engine tc
the depot and says he did not see any.
one trying to cross the track. The
fireman rang the bell and kept close
watch but saw no one. The head
lights were burning. The men did moi
know that anyone had been run over
until they arrived at Berthold, wher
they received telegram. The engine
was examined and blood stains found
Stinson thot it possible that Georges
might have been knocked down when
the Fargo Surrey train backed up the
main line, the caboose being on the
passing track.
Georges was hard-working Greek
and in February had sent 5000 to his
wife in Greece.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-03-11
DES Laos farmer
ANSWERS MURRAY
H. D. DAVY GIVES THE SIDE OF
THE FARMER WHO SOMETIMES
DEALS WITH THE CATALOG
HOUSES.

Hold on there, Murray, before you
get your laws passed taxing catalog
houses, get law passed putting some
restraint on the local dealer, for the
catalog house is the buffer between the
local dealer and the ultimate consum-
er that evens things up and keeps the
local dealer in line and in his proper
place, otherwise he would eat us up
alive. I would suggest we get law
passed by which the county commits
sioners appoint committee of five
persons from the ranks of the ulti-
mate consumers, majority of whom
shall be farmers, before whom shall
appear all persons who are in business
in retail way, or who expect to go
into business, and if it shall appear
to the satisfaction of said commission
that said persons are possessed Of
the following qualifications, viz: They
SHALL possess large heart, one that
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-03-11
Are holding Farmers Meetings.

Some important farmers meetings
are being held in Ward county this
week. w. A. Peck, assisted by F. W.
Merrill and G. w. Wood, the latter ag-
ricultural agent from Renville county,
held meeting at Kenmare Tuesday,
Donnybrook Wednesday, and at Car
pio today. Friday they will be at
Foxholm.
Next week, Mr.. Peck will be assist
ed by A. P. Henderson of Bottineau
and E. w. Hall of Williston. A meet
ing will be held at Hartland, Tuesday
March 16, at Sawyer, Wednesday
March II, and at Burlington, Friday
March 10. Special farming topics will
be discussed.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-03-11
MilO's Neck Was Saved.

Joe Milo, the Lansford murderer,
whose neck has been spared by the en-
actment of law prohibiting capital
punishment, will not hang Aug. 16.
Milo was preparing for death and did
not really seem to mind what the fu-
ture had in store for him. He collect
ed quite large sum of money while
in Jail in Bottineau county, which he
intended for his funeral expenses.
This money has been deposited to his
credit and will be used in buying to-
bacco, oranges and other luxuries, in
stead Milo, who has been in the
death cell, will now be put to work
about the penitentiary.
There were twelve votes against the
bill in the Senate as follows: Allen,
Bronson, Gibbons, Hamilton, Hughes,
Nelson of Richland, Paulson, Putnam,
Rowe, Sandstrom, Trageton and
Young.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-03-11
eve Are MilIiOnaires."

Chas. j. Platt has returned from a
three months visit with old friends
in Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and St.
Louis. He says business is very quiet
in the east, thousands of men being
out of employment, many factories be-
ing shut down altogether, while others
are running from two to four days a
week. The war and the administra-
ton is blamed in the east for these
conditions. eve are millionaires out
here in North Dakota and don't know
it," Mr.. Platt says.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-03-11
JEROME BOUND OVER
TO DISTRICT COURT
KENMARE EDITOR GIVEN HEAR
ING BEFORE JUDGE LYNCH
TUESDAY-SAYS HE WAS A
POOR BOOKKEEPER.

C. w. Jerome, managing editor of
the Kenmare News, who was arrested
on the charge Of embezzlement by V.
A. Corbtt, the publisher, was given a
hearing before Judge Lynch Tuesday
and was bound over to district court.
He furnished bail.
Mr.. Corbett took the stand and tes-
titled that he believes the amounts
embezzled by Jerome amount to $500
at least. He states that Jerome was
hired for salary plus Is per cent of
the profits. He alleges that Jerome
cashed several checks for good sized
amounts, not turning them into the
bank account in the regular way.
Atty. P. M. Clark testified concern
ing check for $25 which he had
paid Jerome.
The defendant is represented by E.
R. Sinkler, and the defense gave no
testimony.
Jerome admits that he was poor
bookkeeper, but says he did not take
any money that did not belong to him.
"Why, have no money now, and owe
many bills in Kenmare. Does this
look as tho I had embezzled such. a
sum-" he said to a representative of
the Independent.
An effort is being made to settle
the matter, Jerome admitting that he
may be overdrawn in his accounts.
Mrs. Jerome attended the hearing.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome are well known
here. Mr.. Jerome was reporter for one
of the Minot papers for several
months.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-03-11
Hapenstein Breaks Finger,

City Auditor A. D. Hagenstein is
nursing broken finger. "Hage," who
was a fancy skater in his younger
days, visited the rink the other night
The big piano was grinding out, "It's
a Long, Long Way to Tipperary," and
some other choice canned music and
the skaters were cutting pigeon wings
and figure eights in way that forced
the blood thru his veins faster and
faster. .Here, give me: a pair of
skates, I'll show 'em a trick or two,' y
he said to accommodating Geo. Bis
sci, and away he went over the con-
gealed crystal like the wind. Just as
he was executing one of his old time
feats, something went wrong. He
simply wasn't there, and down he
went, fracturing one of his digits.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-03-11
DEATH Of ONE OF
OLDEST CITIZENS
IVER LARSON KAMP DIES AT
HOME OF SON-INLAW, IVER
GROTHE, AT RIPE OLD AGE OF
ga.

1ver Larson Kamp, aged 81 years,
died at the home of his on-in-law,
1ver Grothe, ten miles from the city
Friday morning, from infirmities. The
funeral was held Monday afternoon
at 9 o'clock from the First Lutheran
church in this city and the remains
were inferred here. Rev. T. F. Gull
liXson officiated.
The deceased was a very remark
able old gentleman, and was one Of the
very oldest citizens of the county. He
had lived in the county for a good
many years. He is survived by two
daughters, one son, eight grand-chil-
dren and one great grand child.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-03-11
L|NDERMANN BABED|ES .
Of C0NVULS|0NS
CHILD TAKEN SUDDENLY ILL
SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND
WITHIN TWENTY MINUTES
PASSED AWAY. Y

Fay, the two-year-old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Lindermann
died at her home in this city Saturday
afternoon, following an illness of
twenty minutes from convulsions. The
funeral was held from the Lindermann
home Monday afternoon, Rev. T. A.
Olsen, officiating.
The child was one of the most beau
tiful babes in Minot and had seeming
ly enjoyed perfect health until at.
tackled by the convulsons. The en-
tire community sincerely sympa-
thizes with the heart-broken parents
Mrs. Lindermann's mother from
Amhurst, S. D., arrived to attend the
funeral.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-03-11
KARL ST0UDT HAD
UNWELCOMF GUEST
ATTORNEY VISITED BY A MID
NIGHT PROWLER WHO INSIST
ED ON STAYING ALL NIGHT.

Atty. Karl Stoudt sat reading at his
home at midnight, last Friday night,
and looking up, saw stranger open
the front door and walk in. Karl was
somewhat startled, not knowing the
cause of the fellows late visit. He was
a big husky fellow and wore a coat
that was split up the back. He made
himself very much at home and ap-
peared to be full of dope. He insisted
On staying all night, saying that he
was wealthy and had plenty of money
to pay for his lodging. Mr--Stoudt
managed to induce the fellow to go on
his way, but has not learned the name
of his new found friend.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-03-11
new LOCATION FOR
OUTLET STORE
S. LUTSkY LEASES ROOM IN THE
LEXINGTON BLOCK AND WILL
START A BIG REMOVAL SALE
FRIDAY.

S. Lutsky, proprietor of the Outlet
Clothing Store, has leased for five
years room in the Lexington hotel
block which he will occupy March %.
He will give up his present location,
Opera House block, East Central ave-
nue., to the Hodgins Transfer Co. His
growing business called for more
room.
He will hold a big removal sale, be-
ginning Friday, March IL, lasting un-
til March 20, as he does not care to
move any of his present stock.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-03-11
GIenburn Farmer Bankrupt.

H. H. Marean, a prominent Glen
burn farmer, was adiudicated bank
rupt in Judge Lewis court Monday
His assets are scheduled at 1,00C
and liabilities, $4,000. G. L. Gould
O. H. Moon and others from Glenburr
were here appearing in the proceed
ings. Mr.. Marean is one of the most
extensive farmers in the Glenburn dis.
trict, but series of poor crops proved
unfortunate for him. He's hustler
a mighty good fellow and will come
out on top Of the heap yet.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-03-11
Farmers Warned to Be Careful.

l.. V. Parker, state bacteriologist,
is making tests of the sewage to deter
mine what will be the best kind Of a
plant to install to take care of the
filth that is proving so obnoxious to
those living along the river below the
city. Farmers are cautioned to be
careful in using this water, which
recks with germs. Cows standing in
the river may get germs on their I'D
ders which may be transferred to the
milk.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-03-11

looking over this table, one must con-
clude that if they are high, that they
are no higher than those Of other cit
les of the state in our class.
1913 assessed valuation and city
levies of seven of the largest cities in
North Dakota, showing Bismarck the
only city with a lower levy for city
purposes than Minot; the others are
higher:
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-03-11
Issues Large Catalog.

The Minot Auto Co. recently issued
a 148 page catalog, the largest ever
gotten out by the concern. This COM
pany carries a stock of $4,000 worth
of parts for the Overland car and
supplies the states Of North Dakota
and Montana. This company deserves
q great deal Of credit for its enter
prise.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-03-11

Bearman Fruit Co. Will Build.
The Bearman Fruit Co. are prepar-
ing to build a fire proof block along
the G. N. right Of way on North Main
street. The building will be quite pre-
tentious and will consist of several
stories.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-03-11
MINOTS TAXES COMPARED
WITH OTHER CITIES.

H. E. Wheeler, city assessor and
president Of the state assessors or
ganization, hands the Independent a
table that proves interesting, as it
shows that the total tax levy in Minot
is much lower than that of Grand
Forks and Fargo. The cry goes up
that taxes in Minot are excessive. By
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-03-11

knights of Columbus at Devils Lake.
A Knights of Columbus council will
be instituted at Devils Lake Sunday
with a membership of fifty. The Mi
not degree team will put on the work.
A special train will come up from
Grand Forks. A big banquet will be
held at the Great Northern hotel.