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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-08-10
Mrs. F. E. Cook returned from Iowa
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Mrs. F. E. Cook returned from Iowa
last week, whittier she had been called
to help nurse brother through a seri-
Gus illness to complete recovery, at
the time our good neighbor left.
Will Forbes is loading car Of stock
and machinery and hopes to leave for
kincorth, Sask., on Wednesday. Logan
regrets to see Will cross the line.
Dad Bean, John Bolden and Jim
Egan are demonstrating just how good
roads should be constructed, in the
suburban district. Dad deemed the
"colts" just a little too tender for such
work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Humphreys and
family were among distinguished Wis
itors last Monday evening.
Why is the village blacksmith called
Peter?
Howard Huston, who has taught in
the Surrey schools during the past two
years, will attend the Chicago Uni
versity the coming year. Mr.. Huston
is keeping out of mischief during the
summer months by writing insurance,
with which he is meeting with consid-
cradle success.
I Messrs Clumfelter and Devilbiss
from Maryland are visiting at the D.
M. Shorb home.
Mrs. McBain and daughter, Mrs.
Jackson Of Winnipeg, are visiting at
the w. s. Young home.
De Los Brey succeeds VIM. Horner
as buyer for the Farmers Elevator
company.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-08-10
FARM HELP

With the approach of harvest trou-
BILE is being experienced in many local
tiles in obtaining farm help. The |
W. W., which has been quite active IN
North Dakota for several years. is
again showing it's interest, and has
succeeded in making trouble in sever
al localities In few cases local res
idents have taken stems to prevent
bands of transients. under the leader
shin Of alleged I. w. W. agents, from
taking full possession of their negih-
borhoods, and some clashes have oc.
Cured
The type of agriculture which ha,-
been carried on in the new northwest
created a demand for an immense
number of workmen for short period
IL the summer At other seasons. en-
ployment for these men cannot be
found. The result is that our crops
must be harvested largely by transi-
ents, and with the thousands of honest
and Industrious men who come into the
state every summer in search of work
there come the idle and the vicious,
and, where all are strangers, it is i'm
possible to tell the one from the other.
Proper steps should be taken by the
organization of the states facilities
for obtaining the right kind of labor,
and of distributing it as it is needed.
and for the proper exercise of police
power SO as to prevent the outrages
which are sometimes attempted. Bun
the real answer to the labor question
in North Dakota lies in diversified
farming. There is profitable occupa-
ton in North Dakota twelve months
in the year, for many times the pres
ent population of the state and when
the business of the state is properly
organized the summer rush will be
succeeded by steady employment the
year round.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-08-10
DIR WATERWORKs SYSTEM

Minot's complete water system was
shut down for nearly "a hours Mon,
dav on account of a break in one OF
the main pipes near the pumping sta
ton. Fortunately, not a fire occurred
during that time for should the fire
department have received call, they
would have had to depend entirely up
on the use of the chemical engines.
President Shaw informs the indie
pendent that Minot's waterworks sys-
tenn is in a serious condition. A few
years ago q new system was installed
at cost of 100000 for the distribu-
ton system and $4,000 for the filtra-
ton plant. Had this been properly in
stalled it should still be in excellent
condition. President Shaw states that
there appear to be faulty connections,
which are causing practically all Of
the trouble now. The water has not
been safe to use for some time. due no
doubt that impure water seeps into
the mains, The taxpayers of Minot
paid a good round price for the job
and we did not get our moneys worth,
Several inspectors were on the 100
when Contractor Kennedy did the
Work, Dut II dppedio Iiltae ooliiooii0 "s'o
asleep at the switch.
President Shaw recommends that a
reservoir of 100000 gallons be built
on the south hill to be used in case OF
an emergency. 1t is estimated that
the reservoir can be built for $4,000,
giving this city three-days' supply
at the rate water is now being used.
This may not give us better quality of
water, but it would afford ample water
to fight any fire that might start.
The city has been experimenting
with wells west of town along the
500. The drillers have encountered
beds of gravel twenty-eight feet il
thickness and indications are that
plenty of good spring water may be
obtained providing sufficient number
of wells can be sunk.
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Mr.. and Mrs. O. J. Marks arrived
home from Bismarck last Friday.
Mr.. Marks is recovering quite rap
idly from his serious illness.
Mrs. E. Convsi came down from
Lansford last Saturday for weeks
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. D. Wartenbee.
Miss Josephine Watt is visiting her
sister, Mrs. ]. j. Donahue.
Mrs. VIM. Peterson spent a few days
last week with her mother at the Bis
marck hospital.
Mrs. Christensen is recovering very
nicely and expects to be able to return
home soon.
Andrew Johnson, formerly cashier
OF the Citizens State bank, has return
ed to Douglas and purchased an inter-
est in the Wick hardware.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Might on Saturday last.
Work has begun on the Lutheran
church. The parsonage is almost COM
pleted.
Frank Probst shipped three carloads
of cattle last week.
Miss Carrie Hoff of Rugby is visit
ing Douglas relatives.
Frank Probst and Harold Link are
spending a few days in the Twin
Cities.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-08-10

The Independent is pleased to note
that many of the large daily papers
have begun to complain on account of
the high cost Of print. AS long as
they were protected with low contracts
they never peeped. Many of those
contracts have run out and they now
realize what the smaller fry has been
up against. Of course they want in
vestigations into the graft. Print pa
per has taken another jump this week
and the end is not yet in sight. Many
of the large dailies are doubling on
their subscription price and in New
York city the large papers have
agreed to publish only limited num-
Der of pages per issue, hoping to con-
serve the supply.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-08-10
ARE OUR BOYS UNDERFED?

A letter was left on our editorial
desk, written by one of the twenty Of
the young men discharged from Co. D..
because of physical unftness. Charges
are made that the members of the
North Dakota regiment are underfed
and that they are not given sufficient
smoking tobacco, etc. The Independ-
ent has heard number of complaints
but we have not taken any stock in
them and we certainly do not care to
publish this communication at this
time. for officers who are responsible
for the condition of our men are sew
eral thousand miles away at the Dor
der, and under the circumstances are
in poor position to defend them
selves. That there have been no Sc
rious cases of sickness in the regiment
is all the proof that the Independent
needs that the men are ~eceiving all
the food that they should have. Uncle
Sam is giving the members of our
regiment the regular army rations. Of
course, they do not get any of moth
er's pie and cake and where they were
used to Injuries at home have to live
on plain foods, which no doubt is the
best thing for them Life on the hor-
der is no Sunday school picnic. The
men are working hard. Soldering is
q hard life at it's best. There is the
rigid discipline, the regular hours. with
little recreation. Every ounce of sur
plus flesh is taken off Of the men by
hard work and proper diet. Colonel
Frame is "bear" for discipline. bur
he has a great big heart and will not
ask any Of his men to do thing that
he would not be willing to do himself
All this talk about our boys being IN
derfed should be taken with a great
big grain Of salt.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-08-10
New Hats for Fall, $2.95 to S6.95

Do you to know what the fall hats look like
and which has the biggest and pretest stock? If
so don't fail to visit McCoys when next you come to
Minot. Visitors to millinery section simply de-
lighted with new fall hats They are beautiful felt
hats in large and medium shapes colors pink maize
rose French blue Bergundy and white solid colors and
combinations. The silk bands around the hats and
other new touches add to their smartness.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-08-10

Subscribe for the Ward County In
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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-08-10

Entered June IS, 1902, as second
class matter, at the postoffice at Minot,
N. D., under the act of Congress of
March 3, 1879.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-08-10
0nly l8C for 29C Wash Goods

We are closing out about 1000 yards of beau
tiful 29c wash goods at 18c yard Compris-
ing fine handkerchief linen and voiles in hand
some floral patterns; white or tinted grounds;
40 inches wide. Think of the pretty dresses
and waists you can make for very little money!
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-08-10
New Fall Suits
Most Extensive Showing at MCCoy'S

led What is it you demand of suit? Is it STYLE
fabric, quality, service or comfort? Whatever
it is, our new fall suits will satisfy you because
they are fashioned by designers and made by
tailors who know from natural talent and years
of experience what element must constitute the
satisfactory suit Search the country over and
you will not find better or prettier suits for the
money Our suits are of that caliber that
every particular woman demands Our suit
stock is far from being complete, but we are
showing more new fall suits than any store in
Minot Priced at $3.50, $29.75, $39. so, $45. 90
and $3.50,
Wouldn't you pay us visit?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-03
DELHI.

Mrs. F. A. Doolittle was shopping
in Dyersville Monday.
r. c. White went to Iowa City last
week with C. H. Cross, the latter
having an operation on his neck per-
formed at the hospital in that place.
Miss Love, who has been caring
for Mrs. J. H. Frankfist, has re-
turned to Dubuque, and Mrs. Grom-
mon is caring for Mrs. Frankfort.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Downs were
in Export recently to attend the
funeral of a relative, David Smith.
Mrs. Louis Quart visited her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Wolfe, near
Dundee last week.
John Porter was home day or
two the past week.
Misses Rose Quart and Gladys
Michael were over Sunday visitors
with friends in Monticello.
Mrs. L. M. Barnes spent Friday in
Strawberry Point.
A. F. Fleming of Scooba, Miss,
has been here the past week to see
his father, C. f Fleming, who is re-
covering from his illness.
Miss Fern Thurman is visiting her
brother Tyler at Hanover, III.
H. ]. Ward, of Elizabeth, Ill,
had business in Delhi, Thursday.
Rev. Carl Skinner attended
church meeting at Independence last
week.
Mrs. James Caylor and Miss Nellie
Moline were shopping in Dubuque last
Friday.
Miss Gladys Adams visited with
Mrs Stimson at Monticello last week
The Methodist ladies will serve
May breakfast Tuesday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Rimmer and
son, Maurice, and j. w. Hartman
were in Hopkinton Thursday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-03

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Frank and Fred Keltz were Du
buque visitors last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Rully were call.
ers at the Mike Gaffney home last
Sunday at Robinson.
Terrence Gaffney returned home
from Dubuque. where he haad been
at Mercy Hospital, having tumor
removed.
Mrs. Lizzie Dolphin and daughter,
Maize, were Cedar Rapids business
callers Saturday.
Charley Duggan, who is attending
school in Dubuque was here to at
tend the wedding Of his brother last
Wednesday.
Mrs. Rose Summers was Cedar
Rapids business caller Friday.
Mrs. Houlahan, who lives west OF
town, is very i'll at present.
Thos. Church received telegram
Monday announcing the death Of his
father, James Church, at Mobridge,
South Dakota.
Ray Mangold who is conducting a
clothing store at Laport City, Iowa,
spent Easter at home with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Mangold.
David Morrissey and Howard Houl-
ahan, who are attending st. Joseph's
College in Dubuque, spent Easter at
their homes here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Cody enjoyed a
visit the first of the week with his
mother, r. F. Cody, of Dubuque,
and his brother Clifford Cody and
wife Of La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Rev. Father Craney Of Dubuque
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-03

College was visitor ut the home d
Rev. ]. NJ. Molloy the first OF the
week.
Mrs. Nellie Sullivan and her sis
ter, Miss Lizzie Hennessey, returned
home Saturday from Fonda after
spending three months at the home
of their sister, Mrs. Kelly, and
other relatives.
John O'Brian and family have
moved into their new residence.
Miss Edna Barntz visited at the
Cooper home in Manchester last
week.
Mrs. ]. w. Tarlton spent a couple
of days with her parents last week.
Earl and Vincent Dummy, who
are attending school at st. Joseph's
College, spent Easter at home.
Clara Thillen from Greeley was a
visitor at the Pat Devine home last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. J. McEnany from
Cedar Rapids were the guests Of her
mother Friday.
At eight o'clock last Wednesday
morning at st. PAtrick's church, oc-
CURED the marriage of Maurice Dug
gan and Miss Florence Robinson The
bridal party approached the alter rail
where Rev. John Molloy performed
the ceremony that bound them for
life, and afterwards celebrated the
nuptial mass. She was attended by
Miss Loretta Duggan, sister of the
groom. Louis Robinson, brother CT
the bride, acted as best man. AT
the conclusion of the ceremony the
bridal party was extended the hearty
congratulations Of all those present
and after sumptuous wedding
breakfast at the parochial residence,
left on a wedding trip to Pennington,
Minnesota, where they will visit rela-
tives of the bride. The bride is
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Robinson, and grew to womanhood
in this vicinity, and is loved by all
who know her. The groom is son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Duggan and
is a straightforward young man. Up
on their return from their honey
moon trip they will go to housekeep-
ing in a house northwest of town
which the groom has prepared.
The town council recently invested
in light road grader and expect to
put the streets in shape and oil
them. This will be great boon
to the business houses as our main
streets are some place for dust on
windy day.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-03

HOPKINGTON


H. D. Smith of Independence was
a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Irish and
Mrs. King Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. McAlister and
children went to Onslow for an over
Sunday visit.
Those who have been confined to
the house the past week by sickness
are P. F. Westcott, John Ewart and
c. N. Hull.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Coon Went
Cresco Monday for a short visit.
Mrs. c. S. Morton visited last Week
with her son and wife at Bassett.
w. H. Zoller and wife were over
Sunday visitors at the home Of their
daughter in Anamosa.
Mrs. Henry Aldrich and Mrs. Mil
roy Of Ryan attended the play Tues
day evening and were guests OF
Mrs. Fred HILL
/ George and John Griffith and fam
lilies of Greeley were Tuesday guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. F. D. Irish.
/ Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Loop returned
Tuesday from Nimrod, Mimi, where
thev went several weeks ago ON &C
count of the serious illness of their
daughter, Mrs. Riley.
w. E. Doan and mother visited
friends in Cresco last week
Mrs. Higgs left Monday for Clymer,
Pa, to visit a sister
Walter Haigh and Miss Ella Mil
roy were married last Thursday eve
ming at the Buck Creek parsonage.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. J. G. Chalice. They will live
on the William Edgar farm.
Miss Heyman went to Cedar Ra-
pids Saturday evening to attend
the wedding of friend which will
take place ON Monday evening.
Fred Fench has moved his family
to one OF S. P. Thorpe's farms near
Delhi, which he will work the coming
year.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Stoddard went
to Langworthy Friday evening.
Rev. J. C. Tourtellot who has been
here with his father for couple
of weeks, left Saturday for his home
in Dennison. His sister, Mrs. Lucy
Greer Of Akron, Ohio, is still with
her parents.
Rev. Gilmon Of New York is sup
plying the pulpit of the Covenanter
church for a few days.
John Ewart died Sunday at the
home OF w. w. Myers where he had
been boarding.
Arthur Wheeless, who made his
home here for several years, was
married last week to Miss Isabelle
Starr Of Kent. Illinois. They will
make their home in Galena, III.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-03
Value Of Yawninq.

A good yawn. medical experts say,
is excellent for the lungs. and for all
the breathing organs as well. But
there is an art in yawning. just as
there is an art in breathing. Every
yawn should be as deep as possible, so
as to bring all the muscles of the
throat and chest into action, and also
to fill the lungs with a current of fresh
air.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-03
Times Changes.

Poor old Cato meant we'll no doubt
but he was horribly ignorant of the
proprieties, having advised that the
farm buildings be we'll constructed
that you should have ample oil cellars
and wine watts, and good supply OF
casks so that you can wait for higt
prices, something that will rebound tt
your honor, your profit and your self
respect" He had Hoboken in mind.
but we Americans do our farming in
North Dakota and Kansas, where the
vat flourisheth not nor peepeth the
cask above the lowly ground.-Spring.
field Republican.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-03
The Secret.

What is an amateur" Is still one
Of the raging queries of the hour But,
in spite of all the recent discussion,
we haven't changed the answer we
evolved four years ago, viz, Anyone
who can get away with it."-New York
Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-03
Everything Due to Effort.

In all human affairs there are ef-
forts, and there are results, and the
strength Of the effort is the measure
Of the result. Chance is not, Gifts -
powers; material, intellectual, and
spiritual possessions are the fruits OF
effort; they are thoughts completed,
objects accomplished, visions real
ized.-James Allen.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-03
How It Happened.

Editor-'I am told that in your &C
count Of that fashionable wedding you
actually mentioned the groom's name.
Don't you know that Is contrary to
custom?" Reporter-"Yes; I'm sorry,
cir. but you see it happened to creep
in among the out.oftown guests
Life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-03
State Of Ohio. City Of Toledo,
Lucas County. So.

Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner Of the firm Of F. ].
Cheney G. Co., doing business in the
City Of Toledo. County and State afore-
said and that said Arm will pay the
sur OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use Of HALLS
CATARRH CURE. FRANK ]. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed
In my presence. this 9Th day Of Deem
Der. A: D. 1885. A. w: GLEASON,
(Seal) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken intern
ally and acts through the Blood on the
Mucous Surfaces of the System. Send
Tor testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. O.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-03
Quantities That Count.

THE longer I live the more deeply
am l convinced that that which makes
tho difference between one man and
another-between the weak and the
powerful. the great and the insignifi-
cant-is energy, invincible determine.
ton, q purpose once formed and then
death or victory. Thomas POWELL
Buxton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-03

Mrs. Brown-"My 'usband, 'es
very dainty feeder" Mrs. Green-"Is
e? Now my old man is jest so much
the other way about; 'e's perfeck
.epicure. Ell eat anythink." The Tat
Ter, London.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-03
How He Fooled Her.

One day mother left my little brott.
er with a neighbor while she went
shopping. When she returned he was
telling her what he had for lunch,
and in conclusion he said: "She
poured water in my cup before she
poured the tea, but l saw her do it
and l fooled her cause l just drank
as far down as the water!"-Chicagt
Tribune.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-03
The ToWn-Booster.

Mister, I'm a stranger in town. I'm
lost and can't find my way to the
depot" Better settle right here, my
friend" advised the booster. you
couldn't locate i'll a better place."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-03

Famous Hymn Credited to Saint.
A famous hymn. THE Day Is Past
and Over" is believed to be trans
lation from the Greek and written by
St. Anatolus.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-03
Daily Thought.

When friendships are real they are
not glass threads or frost work, but
the solidest things we know.-Emer-
son.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-03
WhY. of Course.

What would you call pie trust
nagnate?" I'D call him pie-rate
g."-Baltimore American.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-03
Yet Hope.

waiter, have you forgotten me? r
mo, sir, not yet, sir."-Massea
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-03

resume her studies at st. Francis
Academy, after spending her vaca-
ton here.