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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-10
MINOT and VICINITY

Donnybrook was represented at the
Fair Wednesday by Louis Bintz, Carl
Feldner and J. F. Chisholm.
Examination of applicants for
teachers certificates began today, IN
the Offices of County superintendent
W. D. Wendt.
The one-day-old child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Reinart died Friday, the
funeral being held from St. Leos
Catholic church.
Mae, the 12-year-old daughter OF
Andrew Balerud, is seriously Ill. one
submitted to an operation for appee1i .t
dicitis Wednesday.
CIV Fears, now living at Charles
ton. s: c., writes that they are ENJOY
mo- Nav weather-fowers blooming
and the garden :sass" all up IN hne
shape. r,,r.;
:stS. PyNelson, prominent farmer ana
Matt Welsh, proprietor Of the Electric
Nairv :, both of Kenmare, We're IN tne
c;tv this week attending the big Mid
winter Fair.
WIN. Ehr will invest $3.50 in pair
If pedigreed white Collie dogs 1o1
breeding purposes. Mr.: Ehr Will soon
receive the CANNES, which are puSe
white and quite rare. !,
Writing from his home at Egeland;;
W. N. McAneney says this is the KIND
Of winter which might we'll be charac-
terized by the same term Gen. Sner-
man applied to the war.
nc. Kuchenbecker, manager OF the
Logan farmers elevator, is attend,
ing the fair today. The elevator VIII
nave bought 100000 bushels OF grain
oy the close of the season, flne rec
ord.
Frank Hoey, of the Temple Pool
Hal, has returned from Tulsa, OKLA,
where he visited relatives. He says
that he rode in an auto 50 miles two
weeks ago Sunday and did not wear an
overcoat.
J. N. Kunkle of Fessenden, sheriff
Of Wells county, was noted among the
visitors at the Fair Wednesday. He
was in company with John F. CHS
holm of Donnybrook, who is an uncle
of Mr.. Kunkle.
Hon. E. D. Skinner Of Sawyer, one
Of the early pioneers Of Ward county,
is in the city today visiting his many
friends. Ed has just finished making
payment on a good sized 20-year life
insurance policy.
Mrs. A. B. Hillyard, of Pasadena,
Cal, is on her way to this city wher
she will visit old friends and look af-
ter the repairs for the McJannet block
which she owns. The block was dam
aged during the recent fire.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Albee of Eure-
ka, Mont. were the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. M. Waller Tuesday. Mr.. AL
bee owns large general store at Eu-
reka and has been in Chicago for the
past two weeks buying merchandise.
VIM. Ehr, proprietor of Ehr's stock
farm, wants it distinctly understood
that the farm is located west of Mi
not, up the valley three miles. He
sold some blooded hogs last week and
tho buyer travelled several miles east
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-10
ed the weather permits of hauling the
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ed the weather permits of hauling the
stock to town.
Chester Phifer has fine lot of his
famous Duroc-Jerseys on exhibition
at the Mid-winter Fair this year.
We have been at loss to account
for the absence of Logan Murmurs
last week. Had that burg attained
sufficient heights to cast shadow, we
might presume she had emerged on
Candlemas Day. However, in the abb
sence of any proof to the contrary,
we are led to presume that the COR
respondent was so amazed at the pro-
duction of Uncle Toms Cabin, that he
was unablep TO- write his customary
grist of SKINS 5HfAI6L' NLs Hb":i q.
Mrs! C.oy?' Swanson and daughters
were Fin Minot Saturday and Sunday
as the guests of Mr.. Swanson, who is
serving as juror in county court, and
could not get home Saturday on ac-
count of the condition of the roads.
The Civil Service Commission has
announced that examinations will be
held at Minot, Berthold and Kenmare
Of applicants for the position of rural
mail carrier at Burlington. +4@72%'
HrLeo Olson and Emil Wistrom were
visitors to the Mid-winter Fair Tues
day. -~E%
/ c. A. Bugge leaves Saturday for
Norway, where he will visit his moth
er and other relatives for a. few
months. = G@t1t4@A S:s,3 i...-,,.
LID. Cotton, O. B. Spires, Mrs. Nc
Afee and her daughter, Mrs. Heath, of
Bowbellsy who is here on a visit, were
among the visitors to the Fair Thurs
day. q 2'"'5%" =
J. w. Shields, manager of the Mad
son & Bugge store at Foxholm, is in
Minot this week having some dental
work done. George Rue is in charge
of the store during Mr.. Shields alb
sence.
George johnson received a letter
from his father, James johnson, this
week, saying that Mr.. and Mrs. John
son had arrived safely in Frisco and
will soon be home.
John A. Anderson, representing a
Minot electrical house, was business
visitor here this week.
Moving pictures at the Woodmen
hall every Friday night.
John Martinson was the candidate
for honors at the meeting of the M.
w. A. last Tuesday evening. L. E.
Corey, District Organizer, was. up
from Minot and a general good time
was enjoyed by the Camp. At the
conclusion of the initiatory ceremony
banquet was given followed by
whist, as usual.
Mrs. John Hewitt is visiting a
daughter at Blaisdell this week.
Rob Bushart is in Minot this week
taking in the sights at the big fair.
We are informed that the janito.
Of the Burlington school is a lawyer
There seems to be no question as to
his having been admitted to the bar
Will Wistrom, the Flaxton druggist
stopped off Tuesday for a brief visit
Will was on his way to Indianapolis
Ind.
Mrs. Chas. Wistrom is spending the
week at the home of her parents, Mr.,
and Mrs. John Campbell of Minot.
Mrs. Heath of Bowbells is the guest
of her mother, Mrs. McAfee this week
Sam Strong has accepted the agency
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\ T. $3.50 + +
MULCHING.

\ Nitrate of soda can be used
j. with benefit on all crops. 1t
+ is Immediately available and
+ should therefore be only employ
+ ed in connection with plants In
+ an active stage Of growth.
+ There is far too little mulch
+ ing done. Small fruit trees and
+ garden crops are given a most
T. favorable opportunity; for attain
+ ing the highest perfection and
+ development when their roots
= are covered with a thick mat,of
+ leaves. hayaer other suita BILE ma
+ terial
+ A good mulch keeps down
+ weeds and renders the soil loose.
+ moist and porous at all times,
+ and that, too, with little labor
= Of cultivation.
-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-10

for the Pioneer Nursery of New Ulm,
Minn., and will leave soon on a. trip
over the county in the interests Of his
firm.
c. A. Bugge returned Wednesday
from South Dakota, where he has been
visiting for the past two weeks.
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WANT ADS.
For Rent, For Sale. Lost,
Found, Taken up

FOR SALE OR TRADE-Registered
Ayrshire bull, Prince Albert of
Waukesha, Bred by R. M. DIN,
Caro-, Mich; born May 16, 1912.
~; Color, white and red; sired by Prince
Albert 1884, Dam, Values Queen
p of Cold Spring 28096. Andrew ia
cobson, proprietor of Pony Farm,
q. Burlington, N. D. 49, 2-10-t3*
FOR ~SALE-One : registered Short
horn bull, eleven months old; also
one set of butchers tools. Will sell
very cheap. G. F, Mclean Crane,
N. ID. ,t5,g ,.t,L5 t.135J6J z-lO-tSr ne
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
CLAIRMONT PAVING
ISSUE is SETTLED
F. N. Howell Makes Some Suggestions
About Conduct of the City's
Affairs

C1airmont avenue will be paved. the
Mountain Terrace ear line will operate
and everything is joyful, following the
and abused paving ordinances by the city
commissioners.
w. M. Leary, of the Avondale Land
company, was the only one of the interest
ed property owners present, and before
the ordinances We're passed he stated
that he had read them and that he was
satisfied with their provisions. The vote
was then unanimous. Eff
Various routine matters followed, such
as the keeping of trash out of cutters
and sewers and, the appropriation of s25oo
typhoid epidemic.
In making this appropriation, President
Ward objected, to the word. epidemic on
the ground that it would appear in the
official record for years. and years. City
Attorney Ullman interjeeted that it was
the law and Mr.. Ward Withdrew his OBJ
jectons.
F. N, Howell appeared before the COM
mission and submitted some ideas on the
conduct of the civic government Mr..
Howell insisted that the teachers of the
city were paid for nine months, while they
only worked eight, lie stated that meant
a great deal to the public and said that ii
the teachers We're paid for only. the time
they worked and the license on dogs
We're raised there would be no need to
charge an incidental fee in the public
schools. Mr.. Howell stated that the in
cidental fee was clearly illegal if it COW
cred more than the pro rata share of the
janitor service in the particular building
the child attended.
The commission listened to Mr.. Howell
with great deal of attention and finally
when the subject again turned on dogs.
President Ward said:
Doesn't the dog license come around
your way?"
Yes replied Mr. Howell drily, eve
see one about as often as we see a police
man." s
With that Parthian shot, Mr.. Howell
departed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
VICTIM FAILS TO
IDENTIFY NEGROES
Officers Still Working on Case and
Are Confident of Capturing
Guilty Party

Charlie Williams, who was arrested Sun
day morning at Helena as suspect by
Deputy Roy, and Cobb Morgan, who was
arrested at Brookside yesterday morning
by Deputy Chris Hartsfield. was carried
before Nancy Baird. aged 9 years, who
was criminal assaulted Sunday morning
by an unidentified negro man near the
Elmwood cemetery, but the young child
failed to identify either Of the negroes as
her assailant.
The detectives and deputies are conf
dent that the guilty negro will be cap
tured, They are working on several new
clues. but at late hour last night no
other negro had been arrested in con-
nection Of the crime
According to figures at the sheriff's Of
flee in the last six months nine criminal
assaults have been committed by negroes
and several attempts. Out of this number
four of the victims were white girls, three
under the age of II years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
Judge Tyre III. Davidson
Nominee Of Republica

Oneonta, July 25.--(Special.)-
Seventh district republican convent
which met here today, nomins
Judge Tyre H. Davidson of Blount ccu7
to oppose the incumbent, John l.. Burr
Judge Davidson was nominated
Mayor j. B. Sloan of Oneonta. and
nomination was made unanimous. He
aepted the nomination in a speech +
with fire and birthstone, and the !
of each county delegation pledged
a majority of the votes of their respee
counties.
Judge Davidson said in his speecl
acceptance that he would go into Ell
county and beat in the Seventh dis
and make a clean, vigorous canpait
The way the Seventh district was
out by the last legislature gave an q
democratic majority Of 2SS for the pl
Dental electors in the election four VI
ago, and Judge Davidson and the leaI
of the party figure that he can roll \
larger majority than was polled by
and Roosevelt combined.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
GADSDEN

Gadsden, July Especially Leading
his nearest opponent by 4S votes, W. P.
johnson, prominent insurance man, was
nominated for Gadsden's next mayor over
Alderman c. M. Adams, President OF the
Council G. E. Christopher and fornef
Mayor w. T. Murphree. Clyde A. Steven.
son. candidate for president of the coun-
Gil, led the entire ticket. The new alder.
manic board will be as follows: First
ward. T. F. Griffin. G. HI. Myrick; Second
ward, w. P. Archer, w. H. Mayhem; Third
ward, Lee M. Murpher, w. H. Portner;
Fourth ward, A, M. Rattray Roe G.
Tinsley.
NTH Maj d. NJ Scott of Selma present,
the general committee to plan for the
Alabama reunion of United Confederate
Veterans met at the Chamber Of Com
merce this morning and made plans Tor
the event. scheduled for October II and ~.
committee, composed OF r. a. p Luz
lap, l.. l.. Herzberg, T. 8. Kyle. X. r.
Mcconnell and Mrs. E. O. McCord, was
named to select the various subcommlt-
tees This committee will meet Wednes-
day morning. w. T. Murphree acted as
chairman this morning, ana W. c. Paden
as secretary.
Two suits growing from the arrest of
w. ]. Mitchell on forgery charge, and
his confinement In the Jefferson county
Jail, have been filed, each for 5000;
against w. j. Harris and T. G. Barron
Mitchell was tried and acquitted OF tint
charge.
The Etowah Baptist Sunday School az
ISOLATION will meet in East Gadsden Sal
urday and Sunday, when noted speakers
will be present
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26

One winter Billie was summoned home.
1 accompanied him, for too, had been
summoned. At Billes house the stork
had arrived. visited there the following
morning, and saw Ethel, the young lady
who since has charmed the theatrical
world. 1 was one of the first inciden-
tally, of all the outside people to see her
Shortly after the birth of Ethel the
expansion of the circus into the thres
and four-ringed hippodrome put Billie
Burke and others of his profession out of
business. But the funny fellow, not to
be outdone by changing conditions,
evolved a pet donkey and collapsble cab
act which he attempted to carry upon
the stage. 1t achieved only indifferent
success however. and Burke was induced
to go to England. In London, he &C
qured wonderful success, and soon sent
for his wife and little daughter The
family remained in England until Billie
died.
Ethel was the shadow of her father
There was little surprise, therefore.
among her friends when on going on the
stage she adopted the name Billie Burke,
name by means of which she is now
known throughout the world"
Professor Joyce then adds that some
weeks ago Mrs. Burke, the mother OF
the star wrote him the request that he
locate the old boarding house Professor
Joyce set to work and despite innumer-
abel changes which remorseless time has
wrought succeeded
1t was an effort of love, he explains.
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Professor Joyce Locates
Billie Burke's Birthplace,
An Old Washington Home
BY HUGH w. ROBERTS

Washington, July 25.-(Special.) PROF.
Maurice Joyce, deputy United States mar
shall has located the house in which
Ethel Burke first saw the light of day.
lady, although to the world at large she
is better known as Billie" Well, Billie
Burke, comediene, was born in Washing
ton-oh, so many years ago, Professor
Joyce, with charming Indebtedness de-
clares, at 1912 Twelfth, near l. street.
Professor Joyce tells quite an interesting
story:
Years ago." he begins. IT was an
acrobat employed by the Adam Forepagh
Amusement company. One of my best
friends was Billie Burke, a talking and
singing clown. We were so warmly at
season Billie came with me to Washing
tommy home-to spend the vacation
period. We boarded with Mrs. John
Hodgeson, widow, whose place of resi-
dence and business was 1912 Twelfth
street
I Instantly Billie fell for the widow,
although she was not opulent to the ex-
tent of being able to live without work,
and not too young to have reared fam
lily, one member of which was married.
Very soon Mrs. Hodgeson became Mrs.
Billie Burke. AS the clown was one OF
the highest salaried men of his profess
sion, the boarding house was closed down
and the couple kept house amid all the
comforts of life.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
ALABAMA TROOPS !.
ANXIOUS FOR ACTIN
BORDER SERV|(
Soldiers Appreciate Hosl
tally of Montgomery Pc,
Disagreeable Quite
Outweighed by Pleasures

All is uncertainty at the mobilizai
camp at Montgomery, according to
statement of Fac Cmith, Jr., who is o
furlough in Birmingham He states til
is no intimation as to when the Alabs
troops will be called into border serv
but that all are anxious to go to
front.
To adopt Scripture, we know not
day nor the hour when we shall
called for active service on the horde
said Mr.. Smith. "In the meantime
boys are being kept extremely busy
carrying out the preparedness ]
gramme prescribed under the milit
regime. The men of our company "
naturally somewhat taken aback at
kind of service required of them,
have gradually become accustomed to
kinds of tasks which are necessary
military life. In civilian life some
these tasks might be termed mental;
this is not the case at camp. All
the kitchen, which includes dish. WE
ing. But do not wish to appear to ST
the necessarily disagreeable features
camp life, for this side. of military q
is far outweighed by the pleasures
comradeship which prevails among
fellows engaged in healthful and fasl
ating army routine. Our battery is n
often engaged in target practice, q
though we have not yet been furnisl
with horses, some of our number hi
become excellent shots.
Speaking frankly, there are many
us who would like to leave Montgom.
either for the front or for Birminghs
We are somewhat tired of uncertain.
and wish for active army duty or to-
tend to pressing matters at home.
if we must remain inactive anywherel
cept home, no place nor people could
more agreeable than at our pre-
camp. The people of Montgomery
certainly warm-hearted and we have n
treated most loyalty, and / feel ths0
speak for everyone of our brigade wi
1 say that this splendid hospitality
corded the military men by the PEI
of the capital will ever leave warm pl
in the hearts of those whom duty
called for service to our country"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
CITY COMMISSION
TRANSLATES WEEKLY
ROUTINE BUSINESS

Without discussion or incidents out of
the ordinary to the official meeting of
the city commissioners in the council
chamber at the city hall yesterday adj
jcurned Immediately following the read
ing of the summary by Secretary c. L.
Lloyd. The summary of business dis
posed of follows:
Approved vouchers, pay rolls, contrac-
tors estimates and cancellation vouchers.
Confirmed action of Commissioner Bar
Der in reducing certain fines and forfeit
lures in the recorders court from June
l to June 30 1916
Instructed the city engineers to adver-
tise for bids for the construction of san
nance No. S64-C.
Denied petition of George E. Meyer and
L. j. Meyer to be relieved of payment OF
street tax. ~
Adopted grade ordinance No. 24O-C, fix
ing and establishing a grade of Clairmont
avenue from Highland avenue to Forty
second street.
Adopted grade ordinance No. 241-C. fig
ing and establishing a grade of Forty
second street south, from Clairmont ave-
nue. to Eleventh avenue. south.
Adopted improvement ordinance No
922-C, providing for certain improvements
on Thirty eighth street. Tenth avenue
Fortieth street and Forty-first street.
south. t-
Adopted improvement ordinance provid-
ing for certain improvements on Clair
mont avenue from Highland avenue to
Forty street, thence along Forty
second street to Eleventh avenue, south
Adopted resolution authorizing the city
comptroller to pay coupon No. on BOND
No. III, said coupon having been de.
stroyed.
Refunded to c. l.. Brewer 81. on &C.
count of street tax enormously paid.
Instructed the city attorney to draw
an ordinance requiring all wagons from
which fruit, vegetables and other fooe
products are sold to be screened.
Accepted resignation of Mrs. DuPon
Thompson as food inspector.
Appointed Mrs Mary II. Willis foot
Inspector.
Confirmed assessments under improve
---at ordinance No. 904-C, providing fol
the construction of certain sanitar,
sewers.
Confirmed assessments under improve
ment ordinance No. 90s-C. providing fo
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
JOINT MEETING OF
PYTHIAN LODGES
Grand Chancellor Taylor Will Speak
at the Open Meeting Thurs
day Night

Under the auspices of Birmingham
lodge, No. IS, Knights of Pythias, on
Thursday night, July q, special joint
meeting of the Pythiap lodges of the dis
trict will be held. The meeting will be
open to the members of the order and
their friends and will commence at 8
o'clock A fine programme has been pre-
pared which will include an address on
Preparedness by Grand Chancellor Ben
jamin A. Taylor. Refreshments will be
served. The programme follows:
Address of welcome, Lewis Bergowitz.
Solo, selection, 1. Morris.
Address, preparedness, Benjamin A.
Taylor grand chancellor.
Dutch duet Gin costume). Mr.. and Mrs.
H. A. Douglas
Address, What Is Fraternalism?" Ben
F. Ray.
Solo, LAS Through the Streets" La Bo-
heme (PuccinD, Mrs j. ]. Strickland.
Address, knowledge of the Ritual by
the Officers" B. X. McMorris. grand
keeper Of records and seal.
Violin, "Gavotte (AbusD, Master David
Lichkoff, pupil of Professor D'Agostino
Address, Unity of Pythian Lodges
Samuel b. Stern.
Prof Fred L. Grambs, accompanist.
Refreshments.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
PERSONALS

Miss Lillian Barrett of Irondale is the
guest of her cousin, Miss Mary Nell Will
liams, at Sloss.
The many friends of w. Smith Edge
will regret to learn that he is quite i'll
at his home on Fourth avenue.
B. F. Giles, Jr., of Montgomery, is
the guest of Arthur Green today.
Miss Mary Donahue, Miss Linnie
Thomas and Miss Ruby Thomas have
gone to Lafayette, where they will at
tend house party.
Mrs. Clark Mccormack has returned to
her home in Maxine, after visit to Mrs.
A. S. Fitzpatrick.
George w. Jones of Hopewell, Va, a
former resident of this city. has returned
to Bessemer.
Mrs. Russell Mitchell of New Decatur
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. G. c.
Terry.
Miss Nellie Neal left yesterday for Chi
cago where she will take a course in
domestic science.
Mrs. Bert c. ~Gillen left today for
Corinth, Miss, where she will be the
guest of her mother, Mrs. j. A. Kimmons.
Mrs Oscar Cochrane and Miss Lottie
and Miss Alice Granger have gone to
Clairmont Springs, where they will spend
month.
Archie Davidson. who has been quite
i'll at the home of his parents. is i'm
proving.
Mrs P. NJ Mathews has as her guest
her mother, Mrs. Alonzo Ellis for a week.
Mr.. Ellis is slowly recovering from a
stroke of paralysis
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
OFFICER B. d. KICKS
READY FOR DUTY


Former Motorcycle Officer Boyd D..
Kicks. who sustained fractured skull
several months ago when he collided with
a Greek at Eighth avenue and Thirteenth
street, north, reported to police headquar-
ters at 8 o'clock yesterday afternoon for
duty. Mr.. Kicks will not be able to ride
a motorcycle for sometime. He will
patrol beat at Five Points on the after
noon shift
Officer Kicks was chasing Fire Chief
Middleton, whom Kicks thought was a
speeder, when the accident occurred. The
Greek stepped off of the sidewalk in
front Of the speeding motorcycle. He
sustained serious injuries The officer
was thrown in the air for about 20 feet
falling on his head and right shoulder.
which fractured both skull and right
shoulder.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
Special Bargains
by Merchants in
Today's Age-Herald

Loveman. Joseph and Loeb announce
another monster silk sale for Thurs
day.
The Furnas Ice Cream Company print
a letter from DR.. CASTOR emphasizing the
purity of their cream.
The Metropolitan Cafe serves delicious
pies, baked today.
The Domestic Laundry will dry clean
your dainty summer garments.
Realty Trust Company offer their 7
per cent. preferred stock at par
The White Swan dry cleans Palm Beach
and cool cloth suits for soc. &sN
Miss Lightfoot offers all of her fine
silk and net dresses at half price.
Saks are closing out their high-grade
shoes at drastic reductions.
Blach's have just received over thou
sand Palm Beach suits, plenty Of the
dark color.