The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-27
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Mr.. and Mrs. E. Galehouse and ad-
opted son of Donnybrook left last
week on trip to the Yellowstone Ma
tional Park They motored to Car
rington, where they joined a brother
of Mr.. Galehouse, with his family, and
proceeded to jamestown in time to
connect with the big Minnesota con-
tingent in their trip to the Park
Mrs. A. E. Swanson of Donnybrook
is still at the Dunseith sanitarium and
her condition is said to show consider
able improvement. This news will be
gratifying to the many friends Of the
Swanson family, who are watching
this case with considerable interest.
The White Ash consolidated school
is rapidly nearing completion. This
fine building is being erected at the
southeast corner of section 16, where
it will be conveniently located for the
convenience of the patrons of the
school, The building is frame struc-
ture with full high basement, contain
ing two rooms in addition to the fur
mace room. On the main floor will be
two fine well-lighted school rooms, a
library room and an Office room. Her.
man J. Berg, who was principal of the
Carpio schools last year, has been en-
gagged as principal for the coming
year, and with his family will occupy
the teacherage which the school board
have provided for the convenience of
their teachers. This idea conforms to
the latest ideas pertaining to our pub
lie school system. The building which
is used for this purpose is No. 3
school house which was moved to the
spot and converted into a comfortable |
dwelling house. White Ash township
is one of the most progressive COM
munities in Renville county, and par
ticularly in educational matters the
people demand the best. The board
consists of John Cinninger, Ernest
Schultz and Claude Johnson; Henry
Bitter is treasurer and A. G. Erickson,
clerk. The Kasbo Construction Co. of
Devils Lake have the contract for the
building and are doing a good job
Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. Vanerstrom,
who are now comfortably installed in
their beautiful farm home, are now
rejoicing in the arrival of handsome
baby daughter. With this addition to
their family circle their happiness is
now complete, and for time, at least,
Van will forget politics.
The Renville County Telephone Co.
are now extending their lines to Tag
US and Blaisdell. This is one of the
most prosperous and progressive tel
ephone systems in the state. This
company has had a wonderful growth
during the four years of it's existence,
there being at the present time about
$50 miles of line in operation.
Henry Schmidt, for years associated |
with his father and brothers in the
mercantile business at Donnybrook,
has purchased the interest of the
other partners and is now the sole
owner of the concern. Henry is an
exceptionally shrewd businessman and !
Is noted for his absolute integrity to /
She highest ideals in the conduct of
his business. Whenever any project
having for it's obi Jet the betterment of
local conditions is up for considera- !
ton, those having the matter in
charge can always bank on Henry's
support. For several terms he has
held the Office of school treasurer
without any opposition. In politics as
IN every question of public moment J
Henry takes his stand and no amount !
of argument can change him in his !
opinions. Now that he will have en-
tire charge of the big store it is ex-
pected that he will make MANY
changes which he has long contem-
plated, making his establishment even
more popular, if possible, than ever.
Robert Thacker, who for the past
two years has been superintendent of
the Bowbells schools, has been en-
gagged as principal of the Donnybrook
schools for the coming year.
Mcintyre & Son, proprietors of the
City Confectionery Of Donnybrook,
have made extensive Improvements in
their emporium, making it one of the
neatest and most up-to-date confec-
tionery stores in the west. A new
fountain has been installed which |
places this popular refreshment par
Tor upon a par with the best.
W. A. Goggstetter, formerly assist
ant cashier of the State Bank of DON
nybrook, is now cashier of bank at
Underwood, N. D. W. A. and his es-
Unable wife will be greatly missed
by the people of Donnybrook, where
for several years they have taken an
active part in the social affairs of |
the village.
J. M. Thornton, wife and son, left