The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-06-17

Miss lola Horning, who for many
moons, many missed from local social
functions, returned recently from La
moni, Ia, where she has enjoyed a
course Of study:
Will Forbes is assisting Mr.. Conk-
lin in the management of his farming
interests on North Prairie.
Grandma Cook, whose recovery
from her recent severe illness, has
been steady, is enjoying visit from
her daughter, Mrs. Ranfranz, of Al
bert Lea, Minnesota. The good lady
is accompanied by her son, Mr.. Albert
Ranfranz, and expects to remain sew
eral weeks in our vicinity.
Last Sabbath Day marked the an
niversary of Lennie Mornings arrival
on this terrestrial sphere, and the oc-
casion was emphasized by a supper
at which host of friends made evil
dent the esteem in which our popular
automobile expert is held.
Elmer Cook has been busily engag-
ed dragging the roads in this vicinity
and it must be conceded that he is re-
sponsible for good job.
Will Humphrey, as road boss, is dis
playing wondrous energy, having al
ready several crews at work. In due
season we hope to see the trees which
obstruct a view of the road in the
neighborhood of the Bell farm, remov-
ed, for in these days of fast travelling,
this is dangerous spot.
Pete Greenberg, in charge of the
local freight, narrowly escaped collid-
ing with Russ Cards automobile on
the road to Sawyer. Pete imagines
the wierd rumble of his mechanical
eccentricity should suffice as warning
of approach, for the light carried
would disgrace healthy June bug.
Frank Francis was Velva visitor
on Saturday but missed the illuminat-
ing speech of the one and only Debs,
The Logan local also heard not the
word.
The Latter Day Aid were the guests
on Thursday of Mrs. James Egan, Of
University avenue. Many members
and friends enjoyed the pleasing hos
pitality of the popular hostess and
worked steadily in a good cause till the
call for lunch was sounded. Varied,
dainty and appetizing dishes charm
ingly served by the Misses Gladys and
"Babe" Egan, a brief visit and the
hour had arrived all too soon when the
good danes must need adjourn to ar
rive home in time to prepare supper
for the head of the house.
The inability of many to reach Lo-
gan till the day following the Sawyer
picnic was, we are informed, due en-
tirely to the inclement weather. There
would appear to be no grounds for the
uncharitable insinuations respecting
the absence of several popular local
residents as on investigation, we find
Sawyer to be village where the law
of the land is rigidly enforced and the
many constables in evidence on that
"soft" drinks.
The Sunday School Association ex-
ercises last Sabbath afternoon re-
fected great credit on those response
BILE for the efforts of the little ones,
and the thanks of the entire commun-
ity are due them for the good work &C
complished in our midst. Misses
Edith and Ena Forbes sang sweetly
and recitations by Miss Ada Sired
wick and Miss Edna Conklin were APP
preciated. Free Cook also recited and
assisted ably in the program general
ly. A flower drill by nine little maids
was muchly enjoyed and the little la
dies surely deserve mention. Misses
Edith and Eva Forbes, Babe Egan,
Edith Nulph, Kathleen Fitzpatrick,
Margaret Schintz,. Edna and Clara
Conklin, Master Miles and Jessie
Teets, VERNE Waldref and Free Cook
were responsible for a pleasing flag
drill and a song by the Junior Sunday
school was we'll received. The Rev.
Reynolds, Presbyterian minister from
Surrey, preached an eloquent and in
structive sermon and the efforts of the
Surrey choir delighted all present.
Mrs. Oliver Saugstad, Mrs. Bergeson
and Mr.. Light, among others, are to
be congratulated upon their efforts.
! Dad Bean and Bolden Bros. have
been prospecting for coal in the i'm
mediate vicinity and from reports re-
ceived, Burlington's development will,
we fear, be handicapped. Logan leads
| in corn, grain cattle, hogs, alfalfa,
cabbage and fruit, and the policy of
Give and let live" should induce our
commercial club to postpone the pro-
duction of what alone makes Burling
ton possible.
Sawyer picnic was a success IN ev-
cry respect. A fine day, picturesque
location, and a previous reputation,
assured crowd The ball game be-
tween Velva and Sawyer afforded ex-
element and finished exhibition, and
while the home team were vanquished,
twas but an act of courtesy to their
esteemed visitors. The music was
classical, and we doubt if it's equal
has been enjoyed at any similar func.,
ton in the state. Prof. Ira Gard and
Ralph Gard, cornet and trombone So,
loists, and the elite of Minot's musical
talent, furnished combination hard
to equal. The bowery floor was in
good shape and dancing continued till
rain forbid. The Congregational La
dies Aid served lunch to many and as
the shades of cen approached, Jack
McKinnon took charge of the ice
cream and lemonade and the demand
at once grew wondrously. Among Mi
not's visitors we were glad to welcome
Col. Scarlet, Judge Murray, Mr.. W.
C. McHugh, Joe Rowan, Earle Francis