The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-07


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J Oliver Saugstad recovered two hun
bred bushels of stolen oats, which had
been annexed from Mr. H. Kuchen-
becker's west farm on Monday night,
without any undue loss of time. Sus-
picion rested upon parties who re-
Gently located hereabouts, and the
guilty were caught unloading the
goods. just west of the Magic City.
They acknowledged their guilt and
will in due course receive punishment.
On Saturday pleasant surprise
was afforded Mrs. Will Hecker. A
birthday was emphasized by an unex-
pected visit from Mrs. Teets and fam
ily, Mrs. Hilton and Mr.. and Mrs.
Withers and family. A delightful visit
was enjoyed and the neighborly spirit
exemplifed is worthy our emulation.
Gale Bean is versatility personifed.
The recovery of those oats is in great
measure due to perspicacity unusual
and there is little that occurs locally
that our friend is not in measure iden-
titled with. Twice within the last
month has he played a conspicuous
part in tracking down those who have
violated the law.
Mr.. Erickson, who for several,
moons, represented the 500 Company
at this point, was on Monday last re-
lieved by Mr.. Norrell, who for two
| boo ctr OF a.
Mr.. Norrell comes to our town with
Logan extends a cordial welcome.
Mr.. Ed Mostad, one Of Logan's most
popular and prosperous farmers, re-
Deer River, Mimi, where he enjoyed
an extended visit.
The car of which we wrote kindly in
/ pletely overhauled. The last stage
; of that car is worse than the first. We
! envy none that which is theirs, but our
] sympathy is unbounded.
Frank Teets, of Maple Hill Farm,
! recently acquired a modern Stude-
] baker, and awaits patiently the disap-
y enjoy to the full the pleasures long
!! anticipated.
i The Xmas entertainment at Logan
5 promises to be even more successful
] than it's predecessors. Principal
4 Bridges and Miss Mahoney are devot-
: ing much time and thought, to a pro-
u gramme both varied and seasonable.
: The Nonpartisan League announce a
,. meeting for Friday night at Logan
n school, when all in sympathy with the
L. 80 I1Ix oxy%1 Id nro IN,
vitation sincere.
set apart for the next dance at Logan
Hail. These dances have proved q
| drawing card for the town, the music
| each alike good. ..,........
in Literary and Debating Society fol-
come the establishment of such before
the winter is too far advanced.
| Mage Ross, cheerful as ever, ex:
friends on Wednesday last. Mage's
| The Sunday edition, likewise the
distinctly slow in reaching the country
II
mile radius.
Sawyer is again in the llmelight
Wednesday evening last a difference
Stunning ability of several prominent
citizens, following an indulgence in
potent potion, which awakened feel
ings other than amorous. The dis
pute eliminated in fstic exhibition
Il h irhyr in
utes, one of the principals taking W
the quarrel on behalf of talkativ'
son of Adam, who enjoys pronounc
ed yellow streak. An hour elapsed
when the town officers. discreetly tho
fit to appear, arresting indiscrlminate
ly, dozen local youths. Cast int
durance vile, without warmth or any
thing suggestive of modern Jail &C
commodation, they promptly liberate,
themselves. A round up followed, an,
stern justice fined those whose crim
was having witnessed the orgy, ST.
and costs, and to those who partici
pated somewhat higher. One of tn
desperadoes inquired what he was be
ing mulcted in this sum for, and wa
blandly informed that he was bringin,
the law into disrespect by merel,
gazing on an exhibition so gruesome
1t was the immortal Dickens who sug
gested the law was an h'ass; and Dad
he was at least wise in his generation
The Beach Chronicle says the dane
given by the married mems dancin
club twas hugely enjoyed by all"
further said the old-timers could sho,
the younger class some new wrinkle
which is probably true if they ha
been married any length of time.
Ground has been broken for the ne,
Dickinson artificial ice making plan
and cold storage. The building wi
be of tile and brick and will be locate
on the corner of Seventh street ives
III and Willard street. The ice maxim