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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-07-08
COUNTY BUYS CAR Of
BL00DED ST0RTA0RNS
COMMISSIONERS VANDENO OEVER
AND ANDERSON VISIT MINNIE
sofa AND SECURE VALUABLE
STOCK FOR COUNTY FARM.

B. j. Anderson and Peter Vanden-
oever, members of the board of coun-
ty commissioners, have returned from
Minnesota where they bought twelve
thoroughbred Shorthorn cattle and six
splendid grades of the same breed to
be placed on the county farm south of
the city. They met w. A. Peck in
Minnesota and he went with them, as
sisting in selecting the stock: Mr.
Peck had gone to Minnesota with his
family to visit relatives.
They secured ten head near Kenyon,
five head from Holtz Bros. at Byron;
three at Dodge Center, two at Halo
way and one at McMartin. The herd
bull is registered Shorthorn and will
be kept at the farm. The stock is all
first class and the commissioners by
using little care and looking around
were able to get them at the right
price.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-07-08
SURREY WOMAN HAS A
BROTHER IN GREAT WAR.

J. P. Mccullough Of Winnipeg, aged
% years, a brother of Mrs. C. F. Eat
on of Surrey, has been fighting with
the Allies in France since March. Mrs.
Eaton has received several letters, but
none of them contain much informa-
ton. The young man was i'll of pneu-
monia for some time. He says if he
gets out alive, he will have many
thrilling tales to tell. He is member
of the 9th Battalion that has seen
much heavy fighting. At one time he
says he went two days and two nights
with nothing to eat and for three
weeks did not take off his shoes.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-07-08

Seventh Annual Insurance Convention
The seventh annual meeting of the
North Dakota Mutual Insurance Asso.
citation was held in the assembly rooms
of the Public Library on Wednesday
and Thursday of this week.
Between 40 and SO delegates, repre-.
senting the various mutual companies
Of the state, were in attendance.
The delegates were welcomed by
Secretary Hollenga in behalf of the
city. S. A. Olness responded on the
part of the visitors.
Attorney R. A. Nestos addressed
the delegates Wednesday on the sub
ject of Cooperation.
The visitors expressed the highest
appreciation of their entertainment by
the citizens of Minot and left Thurs
day, feeling that they had enjoyed {
profitable and instructive gathering.
The officers elected for the ensuing
year were:
B. G. Dunlap, jamestown, President
L. L. Bruslette, Wahpeton, Vice
President.
N. Magnussen, souris, Secretary
Treasurer.
+ Tie following program was render
ed:
Wednesday, July 9TH.
10 o'clock a. m.
Call to order-President.
Address of Welcome-Secy. Hollen
ga, Association of Commerce.
Responses. A. Olness.
Do o1,srn. of n,,oc orI Epro11poop% M
New Members.
Presidents Annual Address.
Appointment of Special Committees
o'clock p. m.
Address - "Re-Insurance - G.. M
Holbert.
Lightning Rods with Demonstra
tions-Jos. H. johnson.
Address - State Fire Marshal
Runge.
Address - "Co-operation' i R. A
Thursday, July 9th.
9 o'clock a. m.
Address - "Legislation" A. A
Liudahl.
Address-"Income Tax"-1nsurance
Commissioner Taylor.
AddreSS-"HOW can we attain Cen
eral State Insurance Of every kind?'
S. A. Olness.
Question Box.
General Discussion.
o'clock p. m.
Automobile Insurance-Paul Gold
ade.
Secretary Treasurer Report.
Annninfroorf of ComnltfQpS
Election of Officers.
Selection of Place for Next Meeting
Adjournment.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-07-08
SEVEN SHR|NFR'S
SPECIALS GO THRU
MANY PASS THRU THE CITY TO-
DAY ENROUTE TO SEATTLE
WHERE THE IMPERIAL COUN-
GIL MEETS JULY ~.

Seven special Shriners' trains are
scheduled to pass thru Minot today
and tomorrow enroute to Seattle,
where the Imperial Council will meet
July 12. The first special followed No.
l at three o'clock this morning and
the second passed thru the city at
noon. The third went ahead of No. 8
at 1890 and the fourth at 2 o'clock
this afternoon. Another will run
ahead Of No. 1 at 8 o'clock Friday
morning and the sixth will go thru at
noon Friday. The last one will run
just behind No. 8 Friday afternoon at
1 o'clock.
Many Shriners from the city met
the special trains and hobnobbed with
their brothers while the trains re-
NAMED here.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-07-08
JACK LONDON
VISITS BURLINGTON
NOTED AUTHOR SPENT SEVER.
AL DAYS WITH 500 SURFAC'
ING GANG TO SECURE MATER
IAL FOR NEW BOOK.

Jack London, the noted novelist, au-
thor of "The Call of the Wild" "The
Daughter of the Snow" "The Sea
Wolf" etc., was in Burlington several
days recently. He accompanied pig
gang of men engaged in surfacing the
roadbed of the 500, living in the bunk
cars and enjoying the same fare as
the humblest laborer. Mr.. London is
probably in search of characters, plot
and environment for fresh book.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-07-08
Balloonist Killed at Martin.

During The celebration at Martin
last Monday Frank Otterbaugh of St.
Paul met death while making bal
loon ascension. A cross current of air
caught the balloon, hurting it against
an elevator. The collision broke o.
terbaugh's hold upon the riding bar
and he fell, striking upon roof 80
feet below. He was unconscious when
help reached him and died the follow
ing day at the Harvey hospital.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-07-08
FOUR MINOT WOMEN
Enjoy LONG TRIP

A party Of four Minot women, Mes
DANES Jas. Jenkins, C. O. Richmond
Ed Nolan and J. H. Greenhalgh, are
touring the west. They visited the ex-
position at San Francisco and are now
enjoying life at Colorado Springs
They will return August l. They went
by boat from Portland to San Fran
cisco. Mrs. Greenhalgh writes that
the meals served on the boat were es-
pecially fine for those who were able
to eat. ~,r,.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-07-08
N|N0T'S POPULA-
ton IS 1912
POPULATION OF MINOT IN
CREASED OVER so PER CENT
u IN 5 YEARS, AND THE OLD
TOWN HAS JUST STARTED TO
GROW.

City Assessor Wheeler has completed
the official enumeration OF the resi-
dents of Minot and finds that our pop
ulation now is 10,112. Five years ago
the official count showed by 6,724.
These figures show most remarkable
growth and are a matter that is very
gratifying to those whose interests
are bound up in the city's welfare.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-07-08
Big Carnival Company Coming.

"The World at Home" big car
nival show, will appear in one of the
Minot parks during the week of Aug
ust 16. This company is playing the
larger cities enroute from Edmonton
to Des Moines. The attractions con-
sist. of a big wild west show carrying
81 horses, large animal show, etc.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-07-08
OPEN MARKET SPECIAL JULY II

OPEN MARKET SPECIAL JULY II
The Open Market Special train from
Minneapolis to San Francisco will pass
through Minot July II, at $3.50 p. M,
and will stop here 45 minutes. Short
speeches will be made at the train by
Senator Gronna, Representative Hell
gesen, Magnus Johnson and Geo. S.
Lotus.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-07-08
HARRISON TOWNSHIP
BUILDING ROADS

Good for Harrison township. A
crew of men with graders are at work
fixing the grades leading to the city
from the south and we understand
that all roads will be put in ship shape
as soon as possible. Barney Varaberg
has charge of the work south of the
city, which insures its being done
properly. ....'
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-07-08
TWO FARMERS NEAR FLASH
Err KILLED BY LIGHTNING

Ray Stone and Marion Stone, young
farmers near Flasher, were instantly
killed by lightning Wednesday morn
ing as they were working with team
and stone boat, hauling material for
the construction Of a bridge near their
home.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-07-08
FOXHOLM FARMER LOSES
MONEY IN BELGIAN BANK

M. Shackers, prosperous Foxholm
farmer, was in the city Thursday. Mr..
Shocker had large sum Of money on
deposit in Belgian bank at the time
Of the invasion of the Germans and
will not know until the conclusion of
the war if he shall ever be able to get
it back again or not. Mr.. Shackers
blames England for not coming to Bel
GUMS aid at the outbreak of the war.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-07-08
OF ISABELLA
WILL INITIATE TWENTY FIVE

A class Of twenty-five will be init
lated by the Daughters of Isabella
Sunday at the K. c. Club rooms. The
candidates come from various sections
of the northwest. An enjoyable ban
quet for members of the order only
will be held in the evening.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-07-08

The Bovey-Shute Lumber Co. has
purchased Case car for the use of
the Minot yard.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-07-08
INSURANCE COMPANY
HOLDS CONVENTION
THE NORTH DAKOTA FARMERS
MUTUAL TORNADO AND CY-
CLONE INSURANCE co. HOLDS
GOOD MEETING IN CITY.

The convention of the North Dakota
Farmers Mutual Tornado and Cyclone
Insurance company was held here on
Wednesday at the Public Library.
This organization is new concern
organized but two years ago, but the
books already show $1,500,00O in risks
written, condition which warrants
the assumption that this company is
filling a long felt want among the
farmers. The headquarters is at La
Moure, and the meeting was held here
this year in conjunction with the con-
vention Of mutual fire companies.
The usual business, such as reports
election of officers, etc, was transact
ed and addresses were made by vari-
Gus representatives.
The officers elected were:
President-I. Johnson, Grand Forks
Vice Pres.-J. l.. Gorder, Carbury
Treasurer-L. A. Taubert, Cassel.
ton.
Secretary-C. M. Holbert, LaMoure
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-07-08
WILL LAY COR
NERST0NE FOR
TWO CHURCHES

SUNDAY AFTERNOON EXERCISES
AT THE BETHANIA LUTHERAN
CHURCH - CORNERSTONE FOR
DRADY CHURCH TO BE LAID
MONDAY.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-28
MyatarIas Of Golf.

Josephus Daniels, secretary OF the
navy, was invited the other day to 20
out and play golf.
Il can't play IT," said Daniels; i
made up my mind some time ago not
to go in for golf until they change the
rules"
"How do you mean?"
well. until they change the rules
and make It as good a game a.
shiny"
That recalls the tale they tell about
the time Franklin X. Lane. now secre-
tary OF the interior. first undertook the
mastery OF golf.
Two enthusiasts over the game lent
a large set of clubs to Lane and they
played q round. When they had
reached the last. hole Lane walked
over to the nearest teeing place and
began attempts to drive of with each
club in his sack, one after another.
1.-THE games all over" they ex'
planned, gently.
well" asked Lane, picking up an
other kind of club. cant play my
hand out?'-New York Sun.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-28
Amonu the HIehbrows.

A famous baseball man is prolific
story teller, and oftentimes his yarns
are the source OF amusement to his
friends. Here is Que of his new
ones:
"A friend of mine. a metropolitan
merchant, who had amassed quite q
fortune by close application to his
business, was being entertained one
evening at a friends house, where
he encountered a number of young
woman graduates, whose conversation
suddenly turned to a discussion OF the
development of the English novel.
THE merchant speedily experienced
a feeling within which told him that
he was out OF it, After a few min
utes of animated colloquy, during a
brief respite, one Of the young women
turned to him sweetly and asked:
What do you think of Fielding.
Mr.. ELISE
"'Oh, fielding is important, OF
course our friend quickly responded.
but it isn't worth much unless you've
got good pitchers and men who can
hit the ball. "-Harper's Magazine.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-28
Details Of Reflector.

ability of anyone to make. The main
part is q box about eight by twelve
by fourteen inches. The exact size
does not matter, for each person may
have different materials with which to
work. The box SHOULD be light.tight
and a lid should be provided for 1t.
The inside is stained a dead black
with ink, or a mixture Of turpentine
and lampblack. Be sure to get all
portions of the inside we'll BACKED,
as a good deal depends on this In the
successful working Of the machine.
Now, with the lid OF, and the box
lying on its side, place a curved re.
fiector in one corner, and fasten 1t
firmly to the bottom by the tabs left
for the purpose. The shape Of this
reflector is shown in Fig. 3. Next
set a lamp up close to the reflector
and cut a hole directly above. to al.
low the chimney to 60 on. The re-
Hector should be made Of very bright
tin. Now light the lamp and put the
cover on the box, noting where the re-
Election thrown on It Ii brightest, and
directly opposite this point put dou-
BILE convex leni. The size may range
from two to three or even five inches
in diameter, but the hole cut must
be, Of course, similar to the size Of the
lens you use. The tube can be made
from sheet iron or anything that hap
pens to be the right diameter and
three or four inches long. Fig. s
shows its general shape.
When this is done, fasten a couple
Of metal clamps. cut from tin or
spring brass. so that they will hold
a card firmly against the back or the
lid Of the box right where the re-
Elected light Is brightest. Fig. shows
how they work and the shape to
which they are bent. Another pair
may be put a little lower for holding
cards on which the view Is length.
wise.
Now hinge the cover to the bottom
board and at the top fasten a fric-
ton clip, as shown in Fig. 6. for hold
ing the back shut while the card Is in
position. Fig 2, explains what is
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-28
Oldest Old oaken Bucket.

Gardens in Palestine are found main
ly in the enviroLs OF the larger towns
and owe their existence to springs and
fountains VIII, Sc precious waters give
life TO the fruits and flowers, orchards,
parks and pleasure grounds which
enter into the oriental conception Of
Paradise. Where no running stream
exists they depend for life upon capa'
cious cisterns which drink water
from the rain Of heaven" They are
always carefully inclosed and protect
ed By hedges. walls and bitches. and
the traveller is surprised amid the heat
and glare OF the Syrian sun to enter
their pleasan. pathways and find re-
tired and shady hooks under embow'
ering greenery. Their secluded re-
cesses have always been a favorite re-
sort for purposes Of devotion. They
are often the gathering place OF fam
lilies and friends and the token OF
peace and security is when a man may
SIT in safely under his own vine ana
ag tree.-Ckristian Herald
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-28
NO CUSTARD FOR REGINALD
YOUNG Wife Had Done Her Gest, But
Probably the Cook Book Was
at Fault.

Reginald loved his wife tenderly
and devotedly, but he had to acknowl'
edge in the Utmost recesses OF his
heart that the hand that welded the
powder puff lost its art in the pud'
ding basin.
What pudding would you like to-
night, love-" she cooed at breakfast
time.
ooh, anything" he whispered des'
perately.
Anything" she reiterated, in
panied tone.
We'll, you know, old girl; anything
light-only don't tire yourself out.
You shall have your favorite-cus-
tard, DEAR" she promised.
Toward seven o'clock Reginald re-
turned, but the sound Of weeping and
crashing of teeth greeted his trained
ear.
Whatever is it, my dear girl" he
implored, rs lie rushed into the
kitchen.
"O-o-o-ch!" she sniveled on his
waistcoat, 1--WE been making you Gus
tards all the afternoon and"
"And what, pet?
They all t-t.turned out sponge
cakes!"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-28
A Postcard Reflected.

meant by double convex lens. These
lenses are the kind used In reading
glasses and the two-inch size IL listed
by one dealer for 40 cents each. But
Of course, each individual will find
different conditions under which to
work. Persons who have the advan-
tage Of electric lights may obtain bet
ter results by placing a reflector and
an incandescent lamp In each corner
so that the reflection Is thrown To the
center Of the back, and placing the
lens accordingly.
Study carefully the drawings, and
you will find no difficulty in under
standing them. A word might be said
in regard to getting the adjustments
right. II It refuses to throw q clear
cut image slip the tube back and
forth in the hole until this is obtained.
II you cannot get a clear image, then
II shows that the clip tube Is too
short, and a longer one viii remedy
the difficulty. II an oil lamp IL used,
the machine should have small blocks
nailed to the bottom, as In Fig. (A)
and holes bored in the bottom to ad-
init air to the lamp. l. d
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-28
FARMERS NEED THE BIRDS
For Purely Selfish Reasons the De-
struetion Of Feathered songsters
Should BE Stopped.

Birds are the chief protectors OF
our trees. Who ever heard OF cod
ling moth and San Jose and other
scales when the orchards were full
OF birds? Now that these feathered
helpers have been driven out OF wood
and field, man is compelled to resort
to all sorts OF vexatious and difficult
struggles against the enemy OF fruit
and tree.
The birds are the very best destroy
ers of weeds. Native sparrows, finches.
grosbcaks, redpolls, longspurs, cow
birds, mourning doves and similar
birds feed hungrily upon the fall
weed seeds at a time when the crops
have been gathered and they can do
no harm to 1t.
The best helper a farmer can have
is q host of birds. But instead OF rec
ognizing these efficient helpers, so
generously provided by nature, we
wantonly STAY them by the hundreds
for fun.-Kendallville News-Sun.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-28
Parson Knew Better.

Uncle Jim Sugarfoot killed a fine
rabbit for the entertainment of Parson
Heavegrace, who was expected to din
ner, but as rabbits were out of season
he thought to avoid what might prove
an embarrassing situation by making
the parson think it was chicken he
was eating.
Brother Heavegrace," said Uncle
Jim, when 1t came time for second
helping, what part of de bird would
you like now"
With a merry twinkle in his half
closed eyes, Parson Heavegrace re-
piled:
IF you all don mind, All think AhIl
take de gizzard. Pittsburgh Chron'
icle.Telegraph.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-28
The Martini Berceuse.

A young lady was dining with some
friends at their home. The host had
concocted some seductive cocktails
and she had Joined the others In
drinking to his health. Before the
dinner was over she was experiencing
that much.talked-of wobbly feeling
that Is said to follow q cocktail.
While coffee was being served In
the drawing room the three-months-
old son of the family was brought in
to the room and the young guest In
sisted on holding him.
Il am surprised that he is so con-
tented in your lap" her hostess told
her. He doesn't usually care for
strangers.
well, you may not know It," was
the reply, but he is being rocked
New York Evening Post.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-28
MAGNIFICENT Volume.

The most sumptuous copy of Shake
speare's Romeo and Juliet" in exist
ence was recently sent from England
to a purchaser abroad. The value Of
the book is between $4,000 and $500.
It has been reproduced as an illu-
minated manuscript on vellum, and
the volume 10 notable as being the
entire work OF one artist, Alberto
Sangorski, who was engaged upon 1t
for IS months. The title Is in pearls
set in gold, and the cover is embel-
lished with 214 rubles and &c anne
thysts.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-28
NEWS &He
YOUNG
PEOPLE
CARD REFLECTOR IS AMUSING
Machine Has Advantage Over Magic
Lantern In That objects May Be
Shown Without Buying Slides.

There is nothing complicated about
this amusing machine. so 1t is quite
possible for anyone who can use tools
at all to make one OF them. Tho
postcard reflector has an advantage
over the common magic lantern in
that with it you can throw on the
screen postcards, photographs, insects.
pierced flowers, etc. in their natural
colors, without going to the expense
of buying slides.
In Fig. 1 is shown the "insides" Of
a postcard reflector that Is within the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-28

Woman Royalties Made Army Officers
For the first time in English history
four royal women have Deen gazetted
as colonies in chief Of English regi'
ments.
Heretofore several Of them, lnclud'
ing Queen Mary herself, have held
German army titles and Queen Victoria
naturally was the head Of the British
army, but now Queen Mary has been
appointed colonel in chief OF the
Eighteenth Hussars Of historic fame.
while the Queen Mother Alexandra Is
associated with both the Nineteenth
Hussars and the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-28
MOST PEOPLE THEIR OWN WORST
ENEMIES.

This is John Wanamaker's recent
advice to men: Don't be blue. II l
only thought of my mistakes l would
be miserable all the time"
Many q once prosperous man has
gone down in financial ruin because
he dwelt 30 much on his mistakes and
gave way to encouragement and the
blues.
The so-called hard times" which
We have been passing through and
which have distressed business men
for many months were not so much
due to the actual financial condition Of
the country as to the mental condition
% the people.
have in mind q man who suffers
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-28
Slow QallXarX.

Mrs. Gotham-Who spoke at the
dinner tonight, dear?
Mr. Gotham-Well, one of the speak
ers was the owner Of that big depart
ment store.
mo wonder you're late, then"
"Why?"
81 happen to know his delivery is
awfully slow"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-28

THE first Of last December I de-
cided to try Peruna. My appetite
improved, and very soon solid foods
could be taken. In two months time
gained Is pounds. Now I am
heavier than / ever was before. When
I began to use Peruna my bowels
commenced TO move at once"
Those who object to liquid medi.
eines can now procure Peruna in
Tablet form.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-28
An Ohio Druggist
Vim. NoesL S67
MGyS., Akron,
nhln anallaas

"Thpugh cold
and exposure and
improper food
during the hood, /
was taken with
appendicitis and
acute intestinal
catarrh. In June
and July my life
was despaired Of,
but recovered Buf.I
hciently TO be up
and around. Ny
b owels seemed
paralyzsd. Could
eat no solid food.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-28
Her platform.

At the Marshall home there was
much discussion of woman suffrage
and other political questions, and lit
tie Vera had always been very much
interested listener
What will you do when you can
vote?" a visitor asked her.
Help to put candy on the free list"
was the unexpected reply.-Youth's
Companion.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-28
Their Use.

DO you see where the Futurists
and Cubists have gone to SPAIN"
Maybe they use their pictures On
the bulls to infuriate them in the
ring"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-28
Wharf pInnltY Interfsre,.

Some high school boys are success
tul athletes and are proud OF their
muscle. but their dignity interferes
with their splitting the wood and
barrytng out the ashes.