The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13
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o LOGAN MURMURS

The Good Samaritan club are to be
the guests of Mrs. Arthur Bergeson on
Thursday, July Goth, and cordial in
vitation is extended all to enjoy the
pleasing hospitality Of this popular
hostess.
Miss Marie Wellman of Velva was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Cook
of Oak Grove Farm on Saturday last.
Curtice Cross is erecting a residence
on South street which on completion
will be occupied by Mr.. J. I. Brady and
family.
Dad Bean has also exhibited his
faith in the future prosperity of Lo-
gan by investing in real estate. He
has already a force of carpenters
working on a sweet little bungalow
which will shortly shelter Mr.. and
our midst. ..r..--s. 4.. .e.- .
The Humphrey sale, though widely
advertised, was poorly attended, yet
fair average prices were obtained.
Among many knick-knacks offered.
Charlie Moore was called upon to get
value for a magnetic. Bidding was
slow, till Charles explained that by
placing it on the back axle the mag
net would pick up enough parts inside
of a year to buy another Ford. He
should know.
Mrs. Lena Cook and Mr.. Raymond
Cook enjoyed brief visit on Saturday
to Oak Grove farm, the home of Mr..
and Mrs. F. E. of that ilk.
For the past three years the Latter
Day Saints have assembled in solemn
convention in one of natures beauty
spots, adjoining Logan. The 1916 re-
union gave evidence of steady
growth and several were added to the
fold ere the weeks effort was DER
George and Allan Stredwick and Har-
ry Light were baptised in the Mouse
river last Sabbath morn.
Logan is arranging an old fashioned
farmers picnic to be held in the woods
adjoining the town on Friday, July 21.
We are not advertising an aeroplane
or submarine demonstration, by Miss
Tiddledewinks of world fame, or any
similar humbug, not even a firework
fizzle, but invite all to come and visit
and enjoy the company Of good people
in sane way.
1t has been remarked that fear of
our next-door neighbor exercises a
greater influence over the average
mind than respect for the observance
OF an all wise and loving Creator COM
raands. Peter. it is written, possessed
of fear which grips at some period
each son of Adam, lacked the moral
courage to be commonly truthful, de-
nying thrice our Master And each
age and community affords an illus
tration Of the sad frailty Of man. We
listened not many moons ago to good
brother who, with pride in his voice,
asked but the opportunity to emulate
the Christian martyrs of earlier DAVIS.
to demonstrate to doubling world
that he preached not for pelf, but
love to suffer persecution for the
cause. Last Sabbath day his old faith
that his forbears knew no longer sus-
tanned him, and he sought immersion
as a means of grace and acceptance to
creed more modern. But the water
had barely trickled from his sanity
features when in plaintive voice he
pleaded that his conversion and bap-
tism be kept a secret, and ere the sun
had set. like Peter IF old, he had thric
denied the Master. Sad, vet true.
As consequence of the publicity
these columns afford Saugstad Bros.
recovered the horse which, for the past
three weeks could not be traced.
Mrs. Jesse Howard of South street
entertained the members of the Latter
Day Aid on Thursday. A goodly at
tendance, including many friends from
neighboring districts enjoyed a de-
lightful visit, accomplished, despite
the excessive heat, much useful work
and did justice to a delicious lunch,
daintily served.
Logan picnic is July 21st.