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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13
SAVAGE DIES DAY AFTER
GREAT HORSE, DAN PATCH

Minneapolis, July I'm. w. Saw
age, one Of the foremost horsemen Of
the country, died at a hospital tonight
here after a brief illness.
Mr.. Savage was about ffty-fve. He
had made his home in Minnesota since
1886. His death followed by one day
that of his most celebrated horse, Dan
Patch, the worlds champion PAGER.
Other horses owned by Mr.. Savage
and which were we'll known were
George Gano and Minor Heir, two-min-
ute PAGER, and Croesus, trotter.
Mr.. Savage had maintained home
in Minneapolis for number of years but
kept his stables at Savage, a small
town near here. He was the predomi-
mating figure in the organization Of
the Dan Patch Electric line which
penetrated southern Minnesota. He
also was the head of the International
Stock Food company, a Minneapolis
concern.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13
WILL DEDICATE BETHANIA
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Seven Ministers to Take Part in I'm
portant Services Sunday-Main
Address by Minneapolis Minister

The Bethania Lutheran church,
which was completed in this city less
than year ago, will be dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies Sunday morn
ing at 1890 o'clock.
Seven ministers will participate in
the services, the main address being
given by Rev. Olaf Gulseth of Mime
apolis, secretary of the Mission. Other
ministers to take part will be Rev.
Mr.. Tonne, pastor of the Bethania
church, Rev. Melhn of Harvey, Rev.
Holm, Ryder; Rev. Sjelsgaard from
the Reservation; Rev o. T. Nelson, Of
Stanley; Rev. Rygver, of Minot, and
Rev. Stockdal, of Makoti.
Meetings will start at the church
Friday afternoon and will continue
that night, the following day and
Sunday.
The church is one Of the most beau
tiful houses of worship in the city and
a great deal Of interest is being taken
in the dedicatorv ceremonies which
are at hand.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13
OLD MAN COMMITS
HORRIBLE CRIME
James Connors, Aged 60, Held Under
$4,000 BOnds-Victim a Little
FOur-year-Old Tot.

James Connors, an old man sixty
years of age, committed a horrible
crime Saturday morning about ten
o'clock, his victim being the little
four-year- daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. M. Britton, who reside on VAL
ley street Connors was held to the
district court by Justice Burke under
$4,000.
The old man, who has been in trou
BILE before for blind pigging, met the
child, who was playing in the street
near her home. Mrs. Pauline West
man, a neighbor saw him carrying the
little girl towards the 500 track AMI
heard the depraved being say he
would give her some money. The child
replied that she liked the man. Mrs.
Westman grew suspicious and notified
the father, who operates a rug fac
tory.
Frank Prochaska, who drives for
the Bearman Fruit Co., and Glen Tay-
lor, who drives for j. B. Reed, saw the
man enter a box car with the child
and when they did not re-appear they
investigated. They found the man
committing the terrible act and frigh-
tened him away. They said later they
would have dubbed him but feared
that he might possess a gun. The child
was taken to the Valley Street groc-
cry store and Connors sneaked away,
but Chief Doherty soon located him.
When Connors was arrested, he ap-
peared sullen and did not say a word
The little girl, altho horribly outraged,
was not seriously injured.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13
Marriage Licenses.

1ves ]. Torgerson, "a, of Mclean
county, and Laurina Tooth, II, Ward.
Consent of mother, Mrs. H. Footh
Manuel ]. Kounz. 80, Ward, and
jessie Wright, %, Saginaw, Mich
Norman C. Merritt, 50, and julio A.
Cook IS, both Of Ward.
Charles Louden, 81, and Mary Aus
tin, rs, both of Ward
Martin Johnson, As, and Akko Cush-
man, 25, both of Ward.
Lars Tollefson, 81, Ward, and AM
anda Peterson, %, Trail.
liver Groth, %, Williams, and Julia
Skotte, Ward.
John R. Rocks, %, and Amy NJ.
Stiner, Is, both of Ward.
Harry K. Peradovsky, rs, Ward, and
Lena Usatuk, Fl, Mclean
John Schmitz, 80, and Martha R. M.
REM, 20, both of Ward.
David B. ellison, sc, and Bessie
Card, IS, both of Ward
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. c.. P. Lee and children,
Agnes and Donald, and Miss Agnes
and Morris Nedrud, arrived in Minot
Wednesday evening of last week from
Bellingham, Wash, where Mr.. Lee is
engaged with his brother, P. P. Lee,
in the wholesale grocery business
They motored the entire distance of
2,512 miles in their Willys-Knight car
AS the pass over the Cascades was
not open they had to 60 by way of
Portland and then back to Spokane,
making the distance about 800 miles
instead of $50. Speaking of the trip,
Mr.. Lee stated that all kinds of road
from three feet of snow to three feet
of mud were encountered. The trip
however, was made without any start
ling adventures-two blowout and
couple of broken leaves in a spring.
A side trip was made to the Yellow
stone National park where the party
spent four days. This proved very in
teresting. Not mile was doubled on
the entire trip as the Yellowstone trail
is so we'll marked, it is impossible to
stray away from it. Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
spent only two nights in hotels as
their own homelike tent and camping
outfit was their best friend.
They will visit with Mrs. Lees par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Nedrud, for
some time and will go east later as far
as St. Paul. On their return journey
they will go back by way of Glacier
park. They believe in the slogan "See
America First" as last year they
spent seven weeks touring California
and a part Of Mexico in their car.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13
Mrs. Bearman Entertained.

Mrs. H. T. Bearman entertained q
small company of women at her home
yesterday afternoon. Her rooms were
decorated with lilies and foliage, and
during the afternoon Miss Pearl Le-
vitz of Fargo, Mrs. Bearman's sister,
entertained the guests with a group
of charming violin solos, Mrs. Bear
man playing her piano accompani-
ment. Luncheon in two courses was
served at five o'clock, by Mrs. Bear
man and Miss LEVITT.
In the company were Mrs. H. M.
Wilson, Mrs. H. NJ. Greenfield, Mrs. G.
D. Colcord, Mrs. Ben Hultgren, Mrs.
George Banno, Mrs. J. E. Burke, Mrs.
P. w. Myers, Mrs. F. J. LaDue, Mrs.
c. C. Nugent, Mrs. G. A. Hassel and
Miss Blanche Lynch
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13
New Rockford Girls Injured in Auto
Accident in MinOt.

Misses Elizabeth and Alice Collins,
sisters, living at New Rockford, N. D.,
were injured in an automobile acct
dent Wednesday afternoon at the
northern end of the G. N. viaduct,
when the Bjorn taxi, driven by Robert
Bjorn, collided with Col. J. H. Hecht's
car. Elizabeth Collins received cash
in the neck when she was thrown
against the plate glass in the front of
the taxi Her sister received deep
cut in the chin, caused by striking a
corner of the broken glass. The young
women were taken into the home of
A. W. Crary, where a surgeon YVES
called.
An ice wagon and an auto were
standing in the narrow street and
the autos, in trying to get around
them, collided. Neither driver was
running fast. Both machines were
badly bunged up.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13
CASE COMPANY MAKE EX-
TENSIVE IMPROVEMENT
Remarkable Business in Tractors and
Threshing Outfits-Aut0mObiles
Also in Brisk Demand.

Manager Erickson Of the J. I. Case
Threshing Machine Co., returned from
Rugby Tuesday where he sold two
complete Case outfits. Manager Err
ickson informs the Independent that
the local house has sold out on auto
mobiles but are expecting a new con-
he finds that there are more Case out
fits in use in North Dakota at the
present time than all other makes
combined. They are enjoying better
trade this season than ever before.
The entire sales force has been kept
on the keen jump every moment of
the time. The Case 1920 tractor is
proving one of the most popular ma
chimes on the market. 1t is giving the
best of satisfaction. The company has
recently received several carloads of
these engines and those contemplating
the purchase of a good tractor will do
we'll to investigate the merits Of the
Case 1920. The past season taught
purchasers sound lesson in regard to
buying machinery of all kinds. The
best time to buy is when the firms
have complete stock, with lines COM
plete as to sizes and kinds. Last sea-
son many put off buying, awaiting
weather and crop conditions. The
coming harvest gives promise of being
fully as heavy as last season and the
time to prepare is now.
The Case company have recently
made some extensive improvements in
their local warehouse and salesrooms.
A new stock room has been erected,
and an addition built to the repair
room. The buildings have received
fresh coat of paint, and the Office
rooms have been remodeled.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13
Northwest Machine Shop Build Big
Addition.

The Northwest Machine Shop have
completed the foundation for the ex-
tension of their building on Second
street. Work on the addition to their
present plant will commence at once
This will give the firm over 200 square
feet of additional floor space. New
machinery will be installed in time to
care for the increased trade which is
coming to this shop. The approach of
extra work for them. This firm use
the factory system of testing motors
which are repaired. They are placed
on block and connected up and tested
in the same manner as would be done
at the factory.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13
Judge Murray Popular With the
Newly-Weds.

The extreme heat Of the past few
days seems to have had no appreciable
effect on those matrimonially inclined.
The great rush for marriage licenses
which began in June, shows no signs
of letting up. Judge Murray is kept
as busy as cranberry merchant unit
ing couples who come to him to tie
the nuptial knot. One day this week
the Judge united the following cou-
pies: liver Torgerson and Miss Lau-
tina Tooth; Manuel J. Kounz and Jes-
sic Wright; Norman C. Merritt and
Julia A. Cook. massachusetts .......
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13

resorting during the heated term,
there is collection of travelling bags,
and among the number is one Of enor-
nous proportions, in fact it is so
large that it would be load in itself
for the ordinary individual. Standing
by the side of this mammoth bag is
one of most dininutive proportions,
so tiny that one Would consider it ap.
propriate for baby doll outfit. These
bags are shipped from point to point
by a well-known firm engaged in
making travelling bags, and each firm
handling their goods are privileged
to display these bags for stated per-
iod.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13
Picnic at G.. N. Nursery.

An enjoyable picnic was held Sum-
Cay at the G. N. Nursery west of the
city, Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. Mouck prov
ing to be the most delightful hosts.
The guests remained for dinner and
supper and enjoyed the afternoon
looking over the beautiful place.
Among those present were J. E. Els
berry and family, Mr. and Mrs. Glass;
man and daughter from Minot and Mr..
and Mrs. Gassman from south of the
city, Mrs. Harry Edwards and daugh-
tiers, E. B. McCutcheon and family and
Miss Sorenson.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13
w. E. Miller a Benedict.

w. E. Miller of the Western Realty
Co., was married last week at Duluth
to Miss Agnes Shaw of Isabel, S. D.
Mr.. Miller left the city with the I'M
derstanding that he was to make a
trip out on the reservation, but it APP
pears that Cupid got the better Of
him. Mr.. Miller is one of Minot's best
young businessmen and many friends
extend congratulations.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13
C. Iodine Succeeds F. C. Upton

c. Iodine, Of Lansing, Michigan: ar
rived in the city the last of the week
to assume the position of supe-inten-
dent of collections for the J. l. Case
Threshing Machine Co., over q dis
trict embracing the northwestern Sec
ton Of this state and a portion of
Montana. Mr.. Iodine is moving his
family here from Michigan and will
take up his residence here as som as
he can find suitable residence. He
is man of pleasing personality and
will be worthy successor to F. 9.
Upton, whom he succeeds.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13
COlOred Man Held for Slashing N0ma

CUIOTeu NAH 11eIu tut SIaSnIng " oman
James Butler, colored, who slashed
Marie Richardson, a young colored
woman, about the throat and breast,
at colored folks picnic the night of
the Fourth, was held to district court
under $500. The woman is growing
better at hospital and will soon be
fully recovered.
Butler, it appears, was jealous of
the girl, who had no use for him. She
is said to be one of the very few hard
working colored girls in the city. But
Ter, since the crime, wrote her let
ter asking her not to prosecute him.
The colored woman has two children
living at Strathsmore, Can, with their
grandmother.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13
Strawberries from the Estlick Farm

Mrs. VIM. Estlick favored the edit
or with box of the choicest strow-
berries we have ever seen grown in
this meek O. the woods" They were
grown on the Estlick farm five miles
north Of Minot and show what can be
done in the way. of growing small fruit
successfully in North Dakota. Mrs.
Estlick says she will pick just bushels
of the berries, which are great big,
juicy, well-favored ones. She will can
enough to last the family for a year
or two. The patch is small, but it is
bearing in a remarkable manner.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13
Park SQUIRRELS are Cunning.

The cunning squirrels in Riverside
park are prime favorites. They have
become very tame and follow the Pc
destrians around, begging for nuts.
There are about rs squirrels in the
park and some of them have given
birth to their second litter of young
ones this season. They give birth TO
from three to five young ones per lit
ter.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13
HOOSier Picnic Ju1v 21.

The Hoosiers of this section of the
state will hold big picnic at River
side Park Friday, July Fl. All Hoos-
iers are invited to attend. The house
wives will bring fried chicken and
other good things such as only Hoosier
women can cook. C. c. Wysong, pres
ident of the Hoosier association, and
his committee are arranging a pro-
gram.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13
Big Sale Attracts Many Visitors.

The big July Clearance Sale at the
Fair is attracting visitors to the city
from all parts of the western part of
the state. Among those taking adj
vantage Of the sale were ladies from
as far west as Portal and on the Great
Northern west they came from Willis
ton and Crosby. Many who in former
years have been accustomed to do
their shopping in the Twin Cities now
come to Minot, knowing that for bar
gains and up-to-date merchandise the
Minot merchants can readily compete
with eastern houses.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13
Norma Man Met Death at Mouse
River Park.

Einar Simonson, aged % years, met
death while bathing in the Mouse riv-
er at the park near Tolley Sunday af-
ternoon. His body was in the water
an hour and twenty minutes before it
was recovered. No water was found
in the lungs and it is presumed that he
died from heart failure.
He was in the garage business at
Norma with w. B. johnson and he was
popular young businessman.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13
Another Printer Without a Card.

A fine baby boy, tipping the scales
at 81 pounds came to gladden. the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Anderson,
residing at 808 Valley street Tuesday
evening. Gus is a printer employed
at the Optic Reporter and has already
made application for union card for
the youngster.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13
Counted 127 New Houses.

L. A. Tryon, a prominent resident
of Sawyer, is in the city today, hav-
ing accompanied Frank Booth on a
1913 mile auto trip today. Mr.. Tryon
drove about the city during the even
ing and counted 1877 new houses under
construction and he declares that he
did not get all around the city at that.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13

ant and Asst. U. S. Attorney John
Carmody of Fargo represented the
government. The trial excited consid-
cradle interest from the fact that
many of the witnesses were Indians
and an interpreter was necessary in
taking their testimony. Corbett was
held to the Minot term of the U. S.
court.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13
Atty. Bosard as a Cow Boy.
ffv p n RnoorI - nsoov - &hn

110Uy' " IT. OO6dI0 Is eSCdPI11E JIG
0a' of the city. He went to the John
Goodall ranch out on the reservation,
where he is assisting in the annual
summer roundup. He, in company
with a large number of COW boys, is
rounding up and cutting out the young
stock, and branding them. This is the
life for Mr.. Bosard, for the worse the
broncho bucks, the better it suits him.
He will return as brown as berry.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13
Constable in Serious Trouble.

VIM. Corbett, county constable of
Williams county, was up before U. S.
commissioner Cleary at Buford the
first of the week charged with selling
liquor to Indians. Attorney Palmer
of Williston appeared for the defend
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13
Rolling Green Youth Kicked by Horse
Carl, the 19-vear-old son of Andrew

Carl, the 19-year-old son of Andrew
Upland of Rolling Green township,
was kicked by a horse at the Blom
barn at Des Laos one day last week
and nearly killed. A long cash on
the head laid the skull bones bare. The
doctor took six stitches in the wound.
The young man did not regain con-
seriousness for some time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13
Large Travelling Bags.

Many passing the Fair store are at
tracted by display in one of the win
dows that is very unique. In a win
dow trimmed with articles especially
adapted for travellers or those who are
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-13
Mrs. Laura Taylor Weds J. C. O'Haber

Mrs. Laura F. W. Taylor, wife of
the late DR.. J. D. Taylor of this city,
was married to John Clifford O'Haber,
a businessman from Waterloo, Ia,
Saturday. The ceremony took place
at St. Paul. The couple enjoyed a
motor trip to their home in Waterloo.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1916-03-31

of farming extending over a period
of fourteen years in Stevens county.
While Mr.. Harvey feels pleased over
prospects of deserved rest he misses
many of the farm comforts. If we
came here to live the way we did on
the farm / don't know what we
should do, said Mr.. Harvey in dis.
cussing the matter the other day.
"Food here don't taste like Home,
Sweet Home on the farm. We miss
the cream and lots of other good
things"
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1916-03-31

city and almost that many tons of old
rubbers. Just now there is consider
able rivalry between Rudnicki and the
transient junk collectors who are en-
croaching upon his preserves.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1916-03-31

j. M. Harvey and family who
moved into Morris a few weeks ago
from the farm are getting adjusted
to city life. Mr.. Harvey recently
bought the Johnston residence pro.
perty on Second street where they are
getting nicely located after career
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1916-03-31

show rooms of j. II. Mcclure. adv.
Mrs. Frank Haight acted as substi
tute teacher in the primary room at
the west side school Monday because
of the illness of Miss Hoag.
Andy Sundby is placing new
plate front in his old saloon building
on Atlantic avenue. The building
will be overhauled and put in plumb.
Years of sagging has twisted it six
inches out of line. Chas. Musselman
has the contract.
Miss Mabel Peterson returned to
her home at Donnelly Tuesday after
an extended service at the Morris
Hotel. Her resignation caused Land
lord Grove few hours hustling in the
matter of securing another head wait
ress for his dining rooms.
Abner Markle, foreman of the
packing rooms at the Stevens County
Produce Co., returned Friday morning
from six-day trip to Kansas City
where he went to dispose of three cars
of Morris potatoes. eft is one of the
best towns I have ever been in,"
said Mr.. M arkle.
M. P. McNally was over from
Chokio Saturday to look after bust
ness and visit old friends. He has
decided to dispose of his residence
property in Morris. He is interested
in several thousand acres of fine fruit
and clover lands in Wisconsin on the
shores of Lake Superior.
The West Side Embroidery Club met
with Mrs. Light on Friday afternoon.
There we're nine members present and
one visitor. At the close of meeting
refreshments were served by hostess
and all spent a pleasant afternoon.
The next meeting will be held with
Mrs. hobbs on the 18th of April.
L. D. Trip spent several days in
the twin cities this week where he
shook hands with the new fancy prices
on all kinds of farm machinery. "It's
fright how the prices have ad-
vanced," said Mr.. Trip, "and it is
all laid to the war. Many of the i'm
plement factories are turning their
attention to war munitions where
there is big money"
E. A. Arnett, the road contractor
and horseman, will dispose of his out
fit at public sale tomorrow and will
go to Bynum, Mont, to live on a
ranch. The sale will be held at the
Baer Bros feed barn. Included in
the sale are thirty head of horses and
mules, five head of cattle, harness.,
farm machinery and long list Of
road machinery and tools. II.
\ Richards & McCanney received a.
consignment of seven Ford automo-
biles this week and have others on the
way. Three of the cars are waiting
for local parties to claim them while
two of the others are scheduled for
country owners. at looks like a
good season." said Mr.. McCanney
Tuesday. "We are receiving inquiries
right along and we are planning to be
ready to deliver the cars as soon as
the order is received"
News from Paynesville where Henry
Berg. former clerk at the Kruger
drug store in this city5 has been
confined at the Pilon hospital with a
severe attack of kidney troubles at
tended by complications indicate his
rapid recovery. After his arrival at
the hopsital his condition was re-
garded grave and his parents were
sent for. The fact that he is on
the mend will be glad news to his
Morris friends with whom he has
always been popular.