The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-02-11
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Professor Downing, the versatile
Principal Of Logan High school, wisely
attaches considerable Importance to
the much neglected subject of orthog
raphy. To promote and popularize
, study spelling bee was arranged re-
Gently and the result was in every
sense satisfactory. Among the many
interested Mrs. c. Wenner and Mrs.
Ezra Nulph proved most proficient,
; the honors of the evening being
awarded the latter.
The members of the Samaritan club
were entertained on Thursday by Mrs.
David Forbes. The popularity of the
hostess was emphasized by large at
tendance of members and friends.
Grandma Waldref journeying on to-
wards Life's ninetieth mile-post, brav-
ed the stormy elements in company
with Grandmas Ooard, Cook, Sired
wick and Bean. Two busses from Lo-
gan conveyed local folk. The after
noon was devoted to useful work. A
delightful visit, and a dainty lunch,
dclcately served.
Mrs. Jesse Howard of University
avenue enjoyed a pleasant week end
vlsit as the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Light, of Velva, returninr on lO5
Tuesday.
Apropos of the preceding para
graph. Jesse Howard, like most mar
ried sons of Adam, has perforce be-
come quite a chef. We understand
that a batch of biscuits proved so
light, when baked, that on opening the
oven door, they foated, aeroplane wise,
across the kitchen. Jesse is a resource
full cuss and having two little How
ards to keep amused and interested,
hastily procured butterfly nets and set
the Youngsters to ensnare the waiting
dough flakes. But of the bread, nuff
said. A good neighbor whose flock OF
Orphington chickens had been produc-
ing eggs persstently since the snow
appeared, quit suddenly, individually
and collectively. We understand
batch of bread had been surreptltlous-,
ly fed by party who now admits that
evil is wrought by want of thought
as we'll as want of heart. Paralysis OF
the gizzard resulted.
The Logan Literary Society met on
Saturday night, when the seating cap
acitv of the school room proved entire
iv inadeouate. An excellent program
was enioyed. Mrs. Oliver Saugstad
sang in manner charming the taking
song. "Sunshine and Roses" Mr.. Will
Humphrey entertained with a truly
humorous reading and vocal number
which pleased immensely. Ada Sired,
wicks reading was well rendered ana
Mrs. Stredwick and Nellie Ross sang
sweetly charming duet. Miss Gladys
Teets' recitation was delivered in TAX
ing manner. The Logan orchestra dis
coursed sweet music, the only fault,
twas not enough. The second portion
of the program consisted Of mock
trial. Mr.. V. Teets being defendant
in breach of promise suit: Mr.. n. u
Kuchenbecker, plaintiffs attorney Sc
cured substantial damages Tor MS
client. Mr.. Downing. as counsel Tor
the defendant, made hard fight. Hans
Ross, the plaintiff, proved to be lady
of color. The following officers were
elected. President, Mr.. V. Packard;
Vice President, Mr.. Downing; Secre-
tary, Miss Gladys Teets. The pro-
gram committee, Mrs. Bergesonl, MRS.
Waldref, Mrs. O. Saugstad and MISS
Nedrud These good ladies have sure.
ly earned the appreciative thanks OF
the community for their untlrlng ell
forts to make the society success.
A pleasant surprise was arranged
on Friday evening, the occasion being
the anniversary of Russ Oard's, ap-
pearance on this terrestrial sphere.
The guests enjoyed an. interesting
whist game, interspersed with many
charming musical selections. A de-
lightful lunch was daintily served.
Mr.. Clarence Mackie, of S. Prairie,
was visitor in our midst on Friday.
The Latter Day Saints Aid were the
guests of Mrs. H. C. Kuchenbecker on
Thursday. Many members and friends
attended and much useful work was
accomplished. Luncheon, luscious and
lavish, concluded a pleasant visit.
We understand that petition is be-
ing circulated for signatures anent the
polluting of the Murmuring Mouse:
The city commissioners will be asked
in no uncertain voice to at once take
steps necessary to abate this menace
to public health. The stencil is power
full and putrid, fish are killed, stock