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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
SECOND NATIONAL
CLOSES BIG YEAR
THE YEAR 1914 WAS A RECORD
BREAKER FOR BIG INSTITU-
TON - A. A. ROBINSON AND
DIR. ARCHIBALD D. MCDANIEL
NEW DIRECTORS.

At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Second National Bank,
the following officers were reelected:
President-R. E. Barron.
Vice President-F. w. Roach.
Cashier-Henry E. Byorum.
Asst. Cashier-W. E. Tooley.
The directors are James johnson,
chairman; R. E. Barron, julius Eau
chald, F. w. Roach, H. E. Byorum,
Archibald D. MCDANIEL and A. A. Rob-
inson.
P. P. Lee, who is engaged in the
wholesale business at Bellingham,
WASH, and N. J. Thorson, who is en-
gagged in the grain business in Can
ada, withdrew from the directorate,
because they are unable to attend the
meetings, but still retain stock in the
institution.
The bank has enjoyed the largest
business in its history, a big increase
in deposits being noted. According to
the last statement, the resources are
s1,416,716.O5, and the deposits $685.
10000. Besides a capitalization of
100000, the bank has surplus and
undivided profits amounting to $107,-
256.22.
A dividend of 10 per cent was paid
to the stockholders.
The bank has every reason to be
proud of it's showing and the record it
has made speaks we'll for the pros
perity of northwestern North Dakota
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
Banks Make Fine Showing.

The writer was away last weel
when the various bank statements ar
rived for publication, therefore thu
usual custom we observe in making
comment relative to these reports was
not observed.
The reports published were those
of the First State Bank of Lone Tree
the First State Bank of Surrey, thu
First State Bank of Burlington ant
the German-American State Bank Of
Burlington, four of the county's sole
banking institutions.
The Independent remembers vel
when all of these banks were organic
ed. We will admit that we were skep
tical as to the success Of the future
for them, but they have served theil
communities we'll and have prosperet
nightly.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14

Wednesday night on immigration.
There was an enjoyable banquet with
interesting speeches.
The county fathers have recon-
mended that the law relating to fees
in the register of deeds Office be
changed, providing for larger fees, as
in many counties the Office is not self
sustaining.
The question box created great
deal of discussion.
Valley City was chosen for next
winters convention and the following
officers were elected:
President-Joseph Morrison, Pembi-
ma county.
Vice President-T. r. Tobiason,
Trail county.
Secretary-R. B. Cox, Barnes coun-
ty.
Treasurer-Olaf Lokensgard, Ward
county.
The board of directors is composed
of J. F. Strauss, Wells county; r.
Berg, Griggs county; H. BATE, Townel
county; H. Heath, Cass county; Geo
Udenby, Grand Forks county.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
Commissioners
HONOR Ward
COUNTY MAN
OLAF LOKENSGARD ELECTED
TREASURER OF STATE ASSO-
CATION AT BIG MEETING
HELD AT GRAND FORKS.

The state convention of the county
commissioners Of North Dakota clos
ed at Grand Forks today. The attend
ance was quite large and the meeting
was very interesting. Several of the
commissioners had to go to Aberdeen,
S. D., in order to get to Grand Forks,
and others had to 60 via Montana.
The three attending from Ward
county, Olaf Lokensgard, P. J. Hen
messy and B. J. Anderson, have re-
turned. They have many kind words
to say for the way Grand Forks en-
tertained the visitors.
Major J. S. Murphy, immigration
agent of the 500, addressed the body
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
RESERVATION WOMAN At
Tackled BY WEASEL

Mrs. A. A. Schwart, wife Of a reser'
walton homesteader, living eight miles
south of Parshall, was attacked by 8
weasel, while attempting to rescue one
of her chickens from the animal. Hear
ing a commotion in the poultry house
Mrs. Schwart ran out and saw the
weasel after the hen. Throwing out
her hand to drive the animal away
the animal snapped its sharp teeth
in her right hand and then fastened
the teeth in the index finger Of the
left hand. The husband was called
and the weasel was killed before the
teeth could be disengaged.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
ATTEMPT TO MURDER
MAXbASS farmer
JAMES HALSEY, A YOUTH, UN.
DER Arrest CHARGED WITH
SHOOTING GUY HILEMAN, A
WEALTHY BACHELOR FARMER

James Halsey, aged % years, is un-
der arrest and is in Jail at Bottineau
charged with attempting to kill Guy
Hileman, a bachelor farmer, aged 40,
living about midway between Max
bass and Westhope, Sunday evening.
Orville and William Halsey, two bro
theirs, were also placed under arrest,
but as James had practically confes-
sed, they were turned loose. It is
said that James stated that there was
no use holding the two brothers.
Guy Hileman was sitting at his ia
BILE alone, reading, when q shot was
fired thru the window, with a IL gauge
shot gun. The charge struck Hileman
in the right side of the head, inhict-
ing a horrible wound and tearing out
the right eye.
The light was blown out and Hile-
man got up and walked to the door to
open it, when another charge was
fired thru the door, striking him in the
side. The door and clothing prevent
ed the second shot from making a SER
ious wound.
The assailant had ridden up to the
place on horseback and his horse broke
loose and ran away, compelling the
would-be murderer to walk home
Hileman was able to walk to a neigh
boris, half mile away, where the
alarm was given. Neighbors follow
ed the tracks to the Halsey home
where James was arrested. Hileman
is in the Westhope hospital and has
but slight chance of recovery.
Emmett Hileman, manager of the
Public Drug Co., is nephew, and he
has returned from Westhope, where he
spent several days with his uncle.
He says that the victim recently
sold a good deal of grain and the at.
tack was made on him, robbery evi,
IDENTIFY being the motive.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
union NATIONAL
MAKES fine SHOWING
BANKING INSTITUTION HAS
JUST CLOSED BEST YEAR IN
ITS HISTORY-NORMAN ELI.
SON AND C. F. GRAHAM ADDED
TO DIRECTORATE.

The Union National Bank has just
completed the best years business In
the history of that institution.
At meeting of the stockholders
held at the bank Tuesday afternoon
the directorate was increased from
five to seven in number, Norman Eli
son of the Fair store, and Chas. F.
Graham of the Frank & Graham Co.,
being the new directors. They are
prominent in business circles and will
add much to this excellent institution.
The other directors were reelected ~
follows: E. S. Person, John Ehr, An
drew Balerud, James Flatland and A.
LeSueur.
The old officers were reelected ~
follows:
President, E. S. Person; Vice Pres
ident, John Ehr; Cashier, J. S. Flat
land; Assistant Cashier, C. H. Zehrin-
ger.
A dividend of 10 per cent was paid
and $4,000 added to the surplus, maxi
ing that fund now $27,5OO.
The deposits Of the bank are about
500, 900 larger than year ago. Tho
last statement shows that the bank
has resources of $629,913.30 and de-
posits amounting to $685., 1862.
Major Person is beginning his ninth
year with this bank and he, as we'll as
all of the other officers, have the con-
fidence and respect of everybody.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
Attorney GAN
subtract FEE
STATE SUPREME COURT RE-
VERSES DECISION OF DISTRICT
COURT.

Bismarck, N. D., Jan. 13.-An at
torney has the right to subtract his
fee from such payments as may be
made to him, such being the decision
of the supreme court in the case OF
D. C. Greenleaf against the 500 rail-
road. The lower courts decision,
which was against Greenleaf, is re-
versed by the higher courts findings.
The decision upholds the attorneys
liens when filed under certain given
conditions.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
MADAM SHUMANN-HEINK
TO SING IN MINOT

The Minot Symphony Orchestra, as.
sisted by the Welsh Singers, gave the
finest concert yet heard in Minot, al
the Grand Sunday.
The orchestra has arranged to have
Madam Shumann- Heink, the great
singer, appear in this city April %
and already many seats have been re-
served, sixty from Mohall alone
Clara Williams, another noted singer
is to appear with the orchestra soon
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
. . . . . . :" Z. . . {. . . 2,
) THIS STORE IS GROWING
) RAPIDLY.

" The Leland Department store
9 this week is advertising a big
9 January sale. The business of <
9 this concern has grown remark
o ably during the past year. The
9 sales have attracted wide atten-
o ton and there is every reason to
o believe that this will be one of <
o the very best the store has yet
9 had. Mr.. Hassell, who has charge
9 of the advertising and several (
o other departments, is firm be-
. lever in consistent advertising (
. and one of his hobbies is giving (
=. the public just little better bar
. gains than they are promised.
8 8 @ 8 8 o o 8 @ @ o o o 8 o
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
Mrs. L. M. Davis Loses Baby Boy

Lorenzo, the two months and IT.
day-old son of Mrs. L. M. Davis, died
in Minneapolis Tuesday morning from
congestion of the heart. Mrs. Davis
arrived with the remains and inter-
ment was. made in Rose Hill cemetery
Wednesday.
The child was born in Norway, Mrs.
Davis and babe arriving in America
a short time ago. The little babe was
laid at rest beside his father, who
passed away Aug. IA and beside the
remains of brother, Paul, who died
a few years ago.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14

Wolfe Addressed Fortnightly Club.
The Fortnightly Club held an unus-
ually interesting meeting at the club
room of the public library Monday
evening. The main address was given
by Supt. S. H. Wolfe, who spoke on
Elbow can we bring out high schools
and colleges closer to the needs of the
times?" Mr.. Wolfe is a practical ed
ucator and his message was we'll re-
ceived.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
Wheat $1.3O Today.

Wheat is selling in the city this af-
ternoon for $1.3O per bushel, the high
est ever known. Many farmers are
bringing in wheat but much is being
held, in the belief that it will go even
higher. The price, we understand, is
better than is being paid in many
other points in the state. BY the way,
did you ever stop to think what good
market Minot really affords, anyway
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
Burlington May Have Electricity

Burlington May Have Electricity.
]. s. Wallace, the Burlington coal
baron, and James johnson held con-
ference with Manager Mcclure Of the
Consumers Power Co. today, relative
to extending the electric line to Bur-
lington, distance Of about seven
miles. There are half a dozen large
coal mines that are anxious to be fur
nished with electric lighting and pow
or, besides John Ehr, Major Person
and ]. e. Elsberry would be pleased
to have their farms connected with It.
Mr.. Mcclure informs US that he will
visit Burlington soon and take the
matter up with the citizens.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
DIR. Lang Marries.

The marriage of DR.. R. C. Lang, a
prominent Minot dentist, and Miss
Clarissa Duane of Minneapolis, which
occurred this week, proved pleasant
surprise to the doctors many friends
here. His bride formerly attended the
University of Minnesota, where the
doctor was a student. Many friends
will welcome the newlyweds to Minot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
Burglarized Shack.

Fred Ochsky, Pollock, was arrest
ed today charged with stealing $2E
worth of clothing from shack occu'
pied by G. N. employee. 1t is under
stood that he will plead guilty. This
is burglary in the fourth degree, pun.
ishable by from one to four years ir
the penitentiary.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
Rev. Synnes Dies.

Rev. Synnes Dies.
Rev. Synnes, former pastor Of the
Bethania Lutheran church of this city,
died at Beach. He leaves q wife and
three children who will reside in Min
neapolis.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
Blakey Sells Drug Store.

Blakey Sells Drug Store.
A. s. Blakey has disposed of his
drug store to H. E. Nelson Of Berth
old and J. E. Peterson of Des Laos,
two we'll known Ward county drug
gists. Mr.. Blakey has been in the bus
mess here for nineteen years, and will
be missed from our business circles
The new proprietors will find a wei
come in our city.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
NJ. w. A. Camp at FoxhOlm.

A camp of the M. W. A. was recent
ly organized at Foxholm with 40 mem
bers. J. J. O'Leary is the V. c.; A. R
Trace, clerk; R. w. Kann, banker
John E Hook, Worthy Advisor.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
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BURLINGTON.

q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Louis Groshans has returned from
Streator, Ill.,, and will bein the erec'
ton of an electric light plant as soon
as the frost is out Of the ground.
C. A. Bugge left for South Dakota
Sunday for a visit.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
Death of Two Babes.

De8In Oh Two 08OeBs
The one-day-old babe Of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Hoff passed away. The
father is a G. N. engineer.
The one-day-ol babe Of Mrs.
Bridgman, sister Of Mrs. Herb Bum,
died in this city Jan. II.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
Was Governor Hanna's Guest.

Colonel Alex Scarlet returned from
Bismarck Sunday morning, where he
went to attend the inaugural ball. The
Colonel is member Of Governor Han
mas staff and Friday evening was the
guest of Governor and Mrs. Hanna at
the executive mansion.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
Medal for Best Booth.

Medal for Best Booth.
The Winters Jewelry Co. have pro-
vided beautiful silver medal to be
presented to the firm having the best
decorated booth at the Mid-winter
Fair.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
Ends Life at Wildr0se.

John White, aged rs, shot and killed
himself at the home of M. Christensen
near Wildrose. He left the house and
soon shot was heard in the granary.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
ANNOUNCEMENT.

The third annual Ward County
Boys Short Course in Agriculture will
be held during the week of the Mid
winter Fair, at Minot, January 25th
to 3Oth, inclusive, under the direction
of the County Agricultural Agent.
Boys between the ages Of IA and
21 are cordially invited to attend.
No tuition-no fees.
Board and lodging will be provided
at a cost not to exceed $1.O0 per day.
Parents need not be afraid to send
their boys-they will be we'll cared for
under strict discipline and constant
supervision.
Mr.. Wendt, the county superinten-
dent of schools, heartily approves OF
this short course and urges the boys
to attend, if possible.
Each boy is asked to bring six good
ears of corn for classroom work IN
corn judging.
AS a matter of accommodation, It
you can come, please use the enroll
ment blank below.
For further information write or
call on w. A. Peck, Minot, N. D., Co.
Agricultural Agent and Coll. U. S.
Dept. of Agri in charge.
Enrolment Blank.
Ward County Boys Short Course In
Agriculture, at Minot, January rs
to 80, 1915.
Name NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Age ---- Postoffice---------------
Location of farm-Sec.---T. ---R.---
Fill out, detach and mail to w. A.
Peck, Minot, N. D.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-01-14
Name
e ----- Postomce

Location of farm-Sec.----T.
Fill out, detach and mail to w. A.
Peck, Minot, N. D.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-06-04
TELEPHONE LINE.
IN OPERATION
Booth Installed in the Norred Ho
tel; Exchange Building to
Be Erected; Soon.

Kildeer, N. p, June 3.-Kildeer is
now connected UP with the outside
world. the telephone hnefhaving been
completed last week and a booth TEN.
porarily installed in the Norred hotel
lobby. The construction work from
Golden Valley west was commenced
some weeks ago and toll stations es-
tablished all along the line. The
crew is now setting poles to Manning
and will continue on to Dickinson to
complete the copper circuit both nays.
Tho company expects to erect a
Auildins for an exchange here in the
near future and the building and the
store house will be ready by the time
the wires are strung around the town
There are some 20 subscribers to the
local exchange and the service will
De Of the best. The company is spar:
ing no expense to give the best serv.
ice possible and when the work is
completed we will nave a modern and
up to date plant. The local exchange
will probably be in operation by July
/. we
For the present the dong distance
business is handled from Golden Val
ley. the nea:est exchange, and all
calls 60 through that place. The ser
vice to Dickinson at present is by
way Of Bismarck, at air line rates
with a full copper circuit, which i:
q great advantage W. other lines.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-06-04
Big Pow Wow
At KiLLdeer

Killdeer, June 3-The plans for the
Killdeer Powwow and celebration are
just about complete, and the program
will be before the public within a
short time. An enthusiastic meeting
of the committee members was held
this week and the details arranged
which will insure plenty Of entertain
ment for the big event on Saturday
July 3.
The program includes broncho bust
ing for a purse Of $50 in gold, which
will no doubt attract some Of the
best riders in this section OF the coun-
try, two baseball games between the
Halliday, Werner. Dickinson and Kill
deer teams, the Fort Berthold reser-
walton Indians in native sports, races.
novelty races, smaller sports, etc, and
= big bowery dance in the evening.
There will be plenty Of amusement all
day for old and young and everybody
is, assured q good time.
Attorney Geo. P. Jones will be the
speaker for the day, and his fame as
an orator is state wide.
An effort Is being made 70 have q
special train on the north branch.
Make your plans now to attend the
'Killdeer PowwoM.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-06-04
EXPOSITION NIGHT
TO Be BIG Event
-
Agricultural College Will Put on
Excellent Event to Display
~. ~ g~,
ID Activities.

Fargo, June 3-Monday evening of
next week will mark one of the big
Eest events Of the College Commence.
ment season. It is to be called lex
position Night" at the Agricultural
college, as all the buildings and the
different departments in each, are to
be on exhibition to the public. Spec
dal displays will be made by each de-
spartment and the professors will be
mere TO explain the kinds OF work car.
s1ied on.
70 Be Specially Lighted
A The large space on the. campus be.
tween the Main building and the En-.
sgineering building is to be made as
light IS day by the use Of arc lights
and many special features will be
stared here on q large stage 30 fee,
square. The crack SQUAD Of the col
lege will give . special military exhi
5bition OF fancy drills. and they vii
use their new white uniforms on thi.
occasion Mrs. Juliet 3. DeLendrecie''
Glass OF girls that rave the fnt6pse
tive dancing recital "The ELchanment
81 the Seasons." ct the Grand heAtr'
=. short time aSo, will again stage thi'
III HLHN0|f
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-06-04
production Monday evening at the col
s Decorated With Lights

The main building Of the college Is
to be decorated with electric lights
and Tom Thumb is to be married to
Miss Midget in the Little Country
Theatre in the evening at $3.50. All
Of the characters in this little produc'
ton are children Of the faculty mem
bers. Ceres hall is to be especially
attractive for the women as special
exhibits in Domestic Science and Do
nestle Art are being prepared for
this occasion. @i.G II G}g:
In the College armory is to be held
a reception to Pres j. H. Worst. The
Armory is being decorated in pure
white with trimmings of yellow and
green for the commencement season.
These decorations will be used for the
class play on Saturday night and re.
main for the rest of the exercises. The
senior swing out will follow the presi.
dents reception. and at midnight the
Pipe Of Peace" ceremony will be held
on the college campus. A. Mac. G.
Beede will be present on this occasion.
Mrs. RindIaub's Art Exhibit -
In the Engineering building all Of
the machinery Of the mechanical de.
partment will be in operation. All Of
the various laboratories will be open
for inspection and Mrs. ]. H. Rindlaub
will have her art exhibit on the third
floor of this building. The exhibit is
a big feature in itself in that part Of
it has been on exhibit in Minneapolis
during the recent convention which
has been held there. All of the other
buildings will be open: chemistry
building, science building. Francis
hall, the veterinary building and the
dairy building. In each Of these spec
ial arrangements will be made to
show the work of the departments.
The buildings will be opened early
in the evening, about 1880, so that ev'
eryone will have an opportunity of
visiting all of them and Of getting an
accurate idea Of the many and varied
lines of work carried on at the col
lege ~ @ p
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-06-04
WILL STAGE
ANOTHER FESTIVAL
Former Minneapolitan Makes Lit
tie Prairie Town a
Musical Center.

Reeder, N. D., June 3-Jacob l..
Hort of this place will give his fifth
annual concert festival here on Sun
day, June s. 1t is the big annual
musical event of the southwestern
part Of North Dakota, and is always
attended by hundreds from: other
towns. This year the Milwaukee road
will run specials on the main line for
the accommodation Of visitors.
Mr.. Hjort came from Minneapolis
several years ago. He was broken in
health and took a homestead near
here. His health improved and he be-
gan TO interest himself in the organ
ization of a choral society, as he had
been prominent in musical circles in
Minneapolis. His success was mark
ed. In fact as a direct result of his
activities, Reeder has more musical
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-06-04

talent, both vocal and instrumental,
than any other town OF twice its size
in the state. MI. Hort has been twice
elected a member Of the state legis-
-lature and now is mentioned as a
leading candidate for a state office.
This year the society under MIR.
Hjort's direction, will put on "The
Rose Maiden" for the annual festival.
Mrs. Madge King-Johnston, soprano;
DR.. M. C. Johnson, tenor, and Robert
Welsh, baritone, all Of Aberdeen, will
he the only outside vocalists. E. w.
Christopher, violinist, of Scranton, is
the only outside instrumentalist. Miss
Ethel Breckenridge, Soprano and
Miss Minnie Tuition, pianist, ofothis
place, are prominent in the organiza'
ton. au9l wy al
3D.. nLst- .T.f- ##r $50"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-06-04
Batterics-Boardman and Spellman;
and Smith.
At Grand Forks.
@GOOSEB[RRY KING
FOUND DEAD N RIVER

Mayville, N. D., June .3-The body
of John Ulvig was found in the Goose
river at Mayville Yesterday. Ulvig
was better known as the "Gooseberry
King" and was an old resident of this
vicinity for q number of years. 1t
has not been determined if his death
was the result Of accident or suicide.
Considerable excitement was caused
by the discovery of the body, as the
deceased was known to everyone in
this part of the country.