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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-10-12
Optimistic Report of Trade Condition.

Optimistic Report of Trade Conditions
Ira Wight returned from Duluth to-
day, where he attended a convention
OF the Minnesota statesmen and branch
managers for the state of Minnesota:
These meetings are held monthly and
Mr.. Wight and the Fargo manager at
tended this meeting by special request
Ira came back with renewed enthus-
iasm, having learned that from every
point comes the most optimistic re-
ports of trade conditions.
In former years a general depres-
sion was to be expected whenever a
presidential campaign was in progress
but this year the election has so little
of interest to the public generally that
it is having no effect whatsoever on
trade.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-10-12
birth OF A NATION WILL
SHOW THREE DAYS AT GRAND

1.-THE Birth Of a Nation" D. W.
Griffith's great picture drama, dealing
with the period covered by the Civil
war and the days of Reconstruction,
will be presented at the Grand theater
of this city on three successive days,
beginning with matinee Oct. 10. Each
afternoon and evening this great pic
ture drama will be presented. Tick
cts may be purchased at any time as
Manager Quinn has made arrange
every day from this time forward in
order that the patrons of the Grand
may not be obliged to undergo the an
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-10-12
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WHAT A HIGH SCHOOL BOY
} CAN DO.

. Lester Duncan, a Minot high
. school boy, seventeen years of
. age, is an example of what a
. young man can make of himself
. if he isn't afraid Of hard work.
> Lester has been working during
. vacations, mornings and nights
> and Saturdays for a local whole
> sale house for several years. He
> has saved his money and now
> owns $70O worth Of good paying
> stock in the concern. He gets
> around in the morning when (
, many of the other young men are
> still in bed, but this doesn't hurt
; him any. He's we'll up in his
; classes and will graduate in a
> year. Keep your eye on Leslie
, Duncan and men of his calibre. (
, They will be heard from.
) o o @ @ o o o o o o O O o o O
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-10-12
CARRIED REMAINS OF WIFE
HOME IN AUTOMOBILE

Marie C. Kerzman, aged 26 years,
wife of John HERMAN of Roseglen,
died at local hospital Sunday. The
remains were prepared for burial by
a local undertaken and taken 10y auto
to the home of the deceased for burial.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-10-12
knights of Columbus Celebrate COL
umbus Day.

The local lodge of the Knights of
Columbus celebrated Columbus Day
this evening with dance at the Arm
DRY. During an intermission L. D..
McGahan addressed the assemblage,
his remarks being most appropriate to
the occasion. Hovind's six-piece or
chestra furnished excellent music for
the dance and large number of cou-
ples were present.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-10-12
Music Club Met

The Wednesday Music Club held the
first meeting of the season at the home
Of Miss Stella Nash Wednesday eve
ming, with President Miss Devine in
the chair. Ten members were present.
The business meeting was followed by
delightful refreshments, served by the
hostess.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-10-12
WITH STABBING
WITH DIRK AT BERTHOLD

Domino Sacchi was arrested charg-
ed with using dirk on James Ohila-
malice at Berthold Sept s. After the
occurred Domino fled and re-
NAMED until he thought the matter
had been forgotten, when he returned
only to be nabbed by the minions of
the law.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-10-12
Beeghley Sells ROsedale Stock Farm

Beeghley Sells Rosedale Stock Farm.
J. J. Beeghley has disposed of his
800 acre farm half mile north and
two miles east Of Minot to a Mr.. We
mer from Iowa. 1t is understood that
the purchase price was in the neigh
borhood of $50 an acre. The farm is
well located and we'll improved. Mr..
Beeghley has a fine improved farm
near Cando where he will reside in the
future. He will hold big farm sale
Oct. 26, selling lot of good stuff.
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noyance attendant upon occasions
when this company have appeared in
this city upon previous occasions. The
scale of prices places it within the
means of all to attend at no great ex-
pense and none should miss witnessing
this mammoth production. A splen-
did orchestra Of twenty pieces will be
in attendance and this treat alone is
we'll worth the price Of admission.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-10-12
HARTLAND MAN HELD ON
CHARGE OF BOOTLEGGING

John Schl0sser was arrested on
charge of bootlegging, at Hartland.
He appeared before Justice J. Davick
who bound him over under bail in the
sum of $500. Not being able to give
the required bonds he was placed in
Jail in Minot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-10-12
DUMOND SALE POSTPONED.

Robert Dumond, who advertised to
hold farm sale ten miles north Of
Minot Tuesday, Oct. II, learns that
another sale is to be held in the same
township on the same day, therefore
has decided to postpone his sale until
further notice.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-10-12
Lansford Publishers Wife Operated
TInOn

Editor Nye Of the Lansford Journal
brot Mrs. Nye to this city Friday and
the following day she submitted to an
operation for complication of all
ments. She is reported to be gaining
steadily.
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Byorum and DR.. Archie d. MCDANIEL
motored to Sherwood this afternoon
where this evening a Masonic Blue
Lodge will be instituted.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
Lac villa EncIrcIed.
GARCIA HAS NOT YIELDED
TO CARRANZA, IS REPORT

Douglas, Ariz., Feb. 4.-Denials of the
recently reported surrender of Col AL
berto Garcia, the bandit leader, who
has been operating in the Sahuaripa
district of Sonora, were made Thursday
by persons arriving from Cumuripa,
where he was supposed to have given
himself up to the Carranza authorities.
They stated Garcia and six of his
followers escaped from the Gordon of
Carranza troops which surrounded
them, although a majority Of his fol-
lowers, about 200 in number. surren-
dered with their arms and equipment
Garcia was said to have crossed into
western Chihuahua
Twenty two wealthy residents Of
Ures, Sonora, Mex, charged with being
enemies Of the de facto government,
were arrested and taken to HermosillO.
the capital Of Sonora state, where fines
ranging from 5000 to 10000 pesos, Next
can gold were imposed, it was said by
arrivals from Nogales. Sonora. Five paid
their fines but the others still were
prisoners of the de facto government
it was stated The prisoners included a
priest
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
REBEL BAND In VERACRUZ
SURRENDERS TO CARRANZA

Monterey, Mex, Feb. 4.-Organized
opposition to the defacto government
in Veracruz state is believed to have
ended. Gen. Vincente Salazar. who
operated against the government in
Huasteca. VeracruZ. has surrendered
with 400 men. He stated the only dis
turbing element in northern Veracruz
are former federals.
Manuel Palaez, a Villa adherent
whose small band robbed oil companies
in the Tuxpan district. has re-
treated to the hills and de facto gov
eminent holds all important points.
Official confirmation of the capture
Of Gen. Benjamin Argumedo. heading
rebels in the state of Zacatecas, were
received today. being delayed by the
failure Of wires at Torreon, Coahuila. 1t
was said Argumedo was captured in
San Juan de Mezquital. Zacatecas, by
Gen. Murguia and that the wounded
were being brought to Durango city.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
VILLA BAND IS
CUTTING WIRES
Attacks Small Garrison at
Moctezuma; Juarez Pre-
pares Against Attack.

A band Of VillIstas Thursday at
tackled the railroad station garrison at
Moctezuma, cutting one Geographic
line of communication between the
border and Chihuahua city at that
point and destroying part Of the depot
before Constitutionalist reinforcements
from Villa Ahumada increases the gov
eminent troops there sufficiently to
drive the assaulters away. Communt-
cation Friday morning between Juarez
and chihuahua city was maintained by
one wire and the wireless.
The communication from JuareZ to
Villa Ahumada is still working on two
wires and reports of the clearing OF
bandits out of the MOctezuma locality
were received over them Friday fore
noon by the Mexican consulate in FL
Paso.
Maj Ortiz with $50 men. has been
dispatched south from Juarez to help
in strengthening the forces south of
villa Ahumada, which had in its turn
reported Friday. Gen. Luis Herrera is
said to be marching northward, clos
ing u the rear of the Villistas. There
are said to be, officially, 100 Carran-
cista troops in the garrison at Juarez.
and although no attack is looked for by
bandits, precautions are being taken to
protect the approaches to Juarez from
the south, east and particularly the
west.
Villa himself with his following and
mule pack train, was reported in the
neighbornood of a point 40 miles west
and just south of Villa Ahumada.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
DOWNTOWN HOME FOR !. v. c. A.
WORK MAY Be STARTEDAT ONCE
H B. Stevens Suggests Purchase of Ground Downtown
and the Erection of Fine Building; Annual Reports
Are Made and Officers Are Elected Entertain
ing Program Also Rendered During Evening.

spoke for the membership committee
The membership has increased during
the past year 435 members, reaching a
total Of 81 members.
Mrs. J. A. Potter gave the report of
the social committee, Of which Mrs. Will
liam Hogarth is chairman. During the
year at the various affairs given by
the association for the pleasure of the
members, there has been an attendance
Of 1348 girls.
Mrs. II. B. Stevens. sr.. gave the re-
port for the employment committee and
the vacation house at Cloudcroft. There
were 176 applicants for workers dur
ing the year and 1873 applicants for
work received by the employment bu-
reau. of which Miss Lena Eichaker is
in charge. Positions were found for
1870 Rooms were supplied for 6S
through the room directory. There were
70 girls who enjoyed vacations at the
vacation house in Cloudcroft during the
summer. Mrs. Stevens spoke Of i'm
provements made on the Cloudcroft va
cation house to increase its capacity
and comfort
The Camp Fire Work.
Mrs. J. A. Potter in reporting for the
camp fire circles gave an interesting ex-
hibition OF part Of the camp
fire ceremony in which group
Of the camp fire girls took part, wear
ing their indian costumes. They sang
the national hymn, The Star Spangled
Banner" and gave the "Wo-He-Io"
cheer. which stands for them otto of the
organization. Work, Health and Love
The girls taking part were Misses Vir-
ginia Cooper, Elizabeth Kuhlmann. vi
meta Lindauer, Cyrene williams, Helen
Beisswenger, Bethel Osborne. Emilia
Jiminez, Norma Herskowitz, Thelma
Spinelli. Blanche Lucas, Lucy Kobell,
Martha Foster, Agatha Boudreax, EN-
lily Nesom. Zulema NewsOme. Doris Lit
tell. Rosa Grossblatt, Ella May Smith,
Catherine Ellis. Lorine Moore, Lucy
Taylor, Maggie Scarborough Felicie
BoudreauX. Fay Ross, Nellie Thomas
and Thelma Nesom. The guardians of
the camp fire circle with the girls were
Mrs. d. W. Cathcart. Mrs. G. A. Thumm.
Misses Mary W. Cannon. Bess Mae Til
lotson and Larry Larson.
The Social Work.
Miss ode Aiken, of Houston. sang
Lullaby" accompanied by Mrs. John
Aiken on the piano.
Boarding Home Work.
Mrs. Joseph Spence gave the report
which showed 101 permanent residents
at the boarding home and 225 trans
tents during the year.
Mrs Paul Heermans spoke for the re-
ligiOus committee. She said that the
association stood for girls, not gain,
and that therefore this department was
not self-supporting. as there were no
fees for any OF the classes. She told
Of the variety OF Bible classes and the
subjects studied and the Sunday YES
per services and Wednesday noon in
spirational talks.
Mrs. Sarah BargeT gave the report of
the travellers aid secretary. Mrs. L. G.
Eighmey. which showed that 4412 per-
sons had been given assistance at the
union station during the year and that
the majority OF these were girls and
children under 16 years of age.
Mrs. NJ. A. Warner told of the edu-
cational classes in Spanish, needlework,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
NOGALES, SONORA, CUSTOMS
OFFICIALS WANT GOLD PAY

Douglas. Ariz., Feb. Every Off
cial connected with the NOgales. Son.,
customs house has notified the Car
rama government of his intention to
resign unless salaries are paid here
after in gold. according to information
that reached here today.
IgnaciO COrrella, appointed commits
sary general OF Sonora, at the instance
OF Gen. AlvarO Obregon, has beey re-
moved from office. Gen. Domingo Con-
zales, a brother Of Gen. Pablo Con
zales. who is regarded as one of Car
ranza's strongest supporters has been
named in Corrella's place. This change
is said to be only one OF a number Of
cases in which friends of Oregon have
been displaced
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
An Ideal Remedy
for Nursing Mothers
Compound of Simple Laxative Herbs
Safe for Baby and
Mother,

Constipation is a disease that affects
the old. young and middleaged, and
most people at one time or another need
help in regulating the action Of the
bowels. Harsh cathartics and purga-
tives should not be employed to relieve
constipation. as their effect is only
temporary while they shock the sys-
TEN unnecessarily.
A remedy that can be used with per-
feet safety for the tiniest babe and that
is equally effective for the strongest
constitution is found in the combina-
ton of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and
sold in drug stores everywhere for fifty
cents a bottle. This is an ideal house
hold remedy and should be III every
family medicine chest.
Mrs. F. !. Barsolow. IS Leslie ST.,
Holyoke Mass. wrote to Dr. Caldwell.
"Sydup Pepsin certainly is fine. 1 gave
1t to my baby, Evelyn, and also took il
myself It is the only medicine / have
been able to take without affecting
Baby in the nursing I have used 1t for
all four children and 1t is fine; they
like it and ask for it,
A trial bottle of DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
SONORA FEUDISTS In EXILE
CAN NOW RETURN TO HOMES

Douglas, Ariz., Feb. 4.-Several hun
bred persons who were driven from
Sonora last December as the result of
a feud and because they were in SYM
pathy with the villa revolt, will be
permitted to return to their homes at
San MiguelitO from their temporary
abodes in Chihuahua state if they
designate certain of their leaders to
remain in exile, according to advices
received today by Ives G. Lelevier,
Mexican consul here. from Gen. p
Elias Gales, military governor Of
Sonora.
The expatriation of the San Miguelito
residents was the Outgrowth of a feud
of many years standing between them
and the Inhabitants of Bavispe.
Cause of the feud has never been
explained, although it is said that more
than 100 have been killed in fights be-
tween the two clans and that great
property damage has been done.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04

first aid to the injured and the chill
dren's story hour and also spoke Of the
physical training department and gym
nasium classes.
The Cafeteria Work.
Mrs. G. A. Thumm gave the report
Of the cafeteria. During the year 49,
1855 lunches were served, averaging 10
cents each. For the past year the daily
ayerage attendance has been ia, gain
of 80 over the preceding year.
Mrs. Laura r. PeniWell reported for
the members council, of which she Is
president
Miss Belle White sang From the
Land of the Sky Blue Water" by Cad
man, with Miss Greta Palmer playing
her piano accompaniment.
This concluded the program and a
social hour followed with a two course
luncheon served by the social com
mittee Of which Mrs. William Hogarth
was in charge. She was assisted by
Misses Isabelle Springer, Margaret
Bryan. Emile Ormsbee and the regu-
lar social committee composed Of Mes
danes James A. Dick, Fred Wecl1erle.
r B. Holman, Rue Jackson, Charles c.
Gibson, J. A. Potter and Maude S.
Crosby.
Rooms Decorated.
The rooms were attractiyelv der
GRATED The presiding officer and the
secretary were seated on platform
behind which was a lattice effect of
red and white foliage. From the four
central lights were festOoned green
ropes, ornamented with daisies
Flowers and foliage covered the lights
and the apparatus in the gymnasium
room. The meeting was very largely
attended. Miss Frances Foster was in
charge OF the decorations, which were
put in place by a committee, of which
the chairman was Miss Isabelle
Springer.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
STATE OF OAXACA ASSERTS
IT IS REMAINING NEUTRAL

Mexico City, Feb. 4.-Gen. Pablo Con
sales commander Of the Carranza
forces in the capital, has made public
the text OF a manifesto issued by the
state of OaXaca to the Mexican nation.
The manifesto says Oaxaca has pro-
claimed its neutrality until constitu
tional order is resumed in the republic.
II is desired, the manifesto adds. to
stand aloof from fratricidal strife. and
being neutral, 20 Place OaXaca in the
position to act as a mediator when the
time comes to bring the warning fac
lions together.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
T7HAT the Young women's Christ

T7HAT the Young Women's Christ
tan association needs a modern
n wen equipped building Of its own
in order to carry on its work among
the young women Of the city was
strongly emphasized at the annual
meeting OF the association held Ihurscc
day night in the downtown rooms oA
Horace II. Stevens, Of the board of
trustees. spoke in favor OF the cree
ton Of a $4,000 building, which, with
An eqtimated cost Of the property,
would amount to about $4,000. MI.
stevens advocated the immediate start
ing OF such an enterprise so that the
association could have the building
by next fall. when the lease expires
upon the present quarters Of the as
gCciatiOn. The work has been great
~ handicapped by lack Of space and
equipment in the present quarters
which are much too small for the needs
OF tho association.
Mr. Stevenss speech was received
with much enthusiasm by the audience
which filled the rooms. Mr.. Stevens
gave conservative estimate of the
income that could be expected from
rentals proving that it would not re-
quirc a great amount of time before
the building could be cleared from debt
or paid for.
The Business Meeting
Mr.. Stevcn's acd ess cam" at the end
OF a program of reports from the var
ious activities Of the association. which
showed the scope Of the work and the
amount accomplished IN the past year.
The meeting was opened with prayer
by Rev O. j. Wade. Mrs. II. T. Bowie,
the president of the association, pre-
sided. Mrs. ". II. Pickles. the secre-
tary Of the executive board, read the
minutes of the last meeting. Mrs
II b. Durkee gave the treasurer's re-
port and the finance committee report
The report showed a balance Of Sass. 81.
the receipts being S21,137.55 and the
expenditures S20.66S.94.
Directors Are Named,
Mrs. J. Z. Townsend gave the report
Of the nominating committee and
mayor Tom Lea, II. i. Birney and G..
7. Putnam were elected to the board
OF trustees. mayor Lea to serve in the
place OF the late J. A Potter. Mrs. Z.
7. Race and Mrs. J. II. Harper were
elected to the board of directors and
the members of the board reelected
were Mesdames W. c. Davis. James A.
Dick. II. B. Durkee, T F. Kimbell, W.
NJ. Pence, II. A. Lay and J. A. Rawlings.
Miss Virginia BurlS sang. An Even
ing Song" by Blumenthal. accompa-
MED by Miss Dan Ella Burk on the
piano
Mrs IT, T Bowie spoke on the nation
wide jubilee, which will be observed
by the association in celebration Of the
50th anniversary OF the founding OF
the Y. W. C. A on March 3. She spoke
of the work OF the association and the
extent to which IL has grown
Greater Possibilities.
Miss Gail Lane. the general secretary
spoke on the work done in the FL PasO
association and the greater possibili-
ties for work IL the association could
have a building of its own. centrally
situated and modernly equipped.
Following Miss Lane were short
talks by the heads Of the various de-
partments. Big printed charts were
exhibited with each report, showing
the principal things for which each
department STOOD Mrs. r. i, Homan
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
MEXICANS SEIZE MULES;
u. S. CONSUL APPEALED TO

Mexican border riders Thursday con-
fiscated the mules and equipment Of
Lee Moor. engaged in clearing his ir-
rigation bitches on the Mexican side
of the international line without a
permit from the Juarez authorities, OPP
posite Fabens. Texas. United States
consul Edwards's office was appealed
to and man was sent with Moor from
Juarez to get his property back, taking
with him permit to do business on his
land. which edged over the line
The appointing Of field marshals in the
British army. is entirely In the hands Of the
king. promotions being made from the lists
OF general officers
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
BREWERIES PAY $13O,5OO
TO STATE FOR PENALTIES

Austin. Tex, FEB 4.-breWerles
against whom penalties were secured
by the state in its recent suit for al
legged violations Of the antitrust laws
of the state, today paid into the state
treasury $130.50O. OF this amount the
San Antonio Brewing association re-
mitted $4,000 and Lone Star Brewing
association, of San Antonio S4S,500. 1t
becomes a part of the general revenue
fund
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
JACKSON JURY
IS DISCHARGED
Fails to Agree in Murder
trial; Nine to Three
For Acquittal.

After being in the jury room q
hours, the jury in the murder trial Of
J. F. Jackson, charged with the killing
of Floyd Creagor. OF the Fifth artillery
on December p failed to agree and was
discharged by judge Dan NJ. jackson.
The jury is said to have stood nine to
three for acquittal and the foreman de-
clared there was no chance of them
reaching a verdict. The case will be
tried at a later date probably at the
next term of court Jackson is at lib
erty on bond.
Creagor was killed near the Atlas
Brick company plant on Dallas street.
where jackson is employed as a watch
man. Jackson was alleged to have in
suited Helen Wheeler over the tele-
phone and Creagor is said to have gone
to the brick plant TO demand an apOl-
ogy. The shooting followed. Jack
son admitted to have shot Creagor bur
said he did it in self defence when
Creagor is alleged to have drawn a
pistol.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
QUERETARO HEADQUARTERS
OF AGRARIAN COMMISSION

Reports from Mexico City to the FL
Paso Mexican consulate this morning
stated that the recently appointed ma
tional agrarian commission is to make
its headquarters in Queretaro. An
nouncement is also made that former
Villa generals who have accepted am
nestv from CarranZa and surrendered,
have arrived in Guadalajara city in the
persons of Gen. Juan Banderas, +.
Urbalejo, F. Mendez ana J. TruJiIio-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
SUES TO RECOVER 5000
GIVEN FOR SAFE KEEPING

To recover $500 which she alleges
she rave to Alexandra Montoya for safe
keeping. Mrs Fermina V. de Ortega
filed suit in justice J. NJ. beavers court
Friday against Montoya- The woman
claims Montoya told her that all the
money except $122O had been stolen
from him.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
CARRANZA CALLS QUERETARO
THE CAPITAL OF MEXICO

Mexico City. Mex, Feb. 4.-Quere-
taro has been decreed the provisional
capital of Mexico by Gen. Carranza,
The army and government employees
are to receive a wage increase of %
percent, effective March l, and families
of persons who die in combating typhus
are to receive pensions.