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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-08-31
ECKMAN BANK BURGLARIZED

The First State bank of Eckman
was burglarized Tuesday night, en-
trance being effected through rear
window. The bank funds were kept
in safe situated at the back of the
banking quarters, there being no vault
in the building. The explosion awak-
ened some of the citizens Of the town
but no one took the pains to investi-
gate and the robbery was not discov-
cred until the cashier came to open
the bank next morning. Dynamite
was used and valuable papers and Sc
curities were scattered about the room.
The money was all taken but as yet
the officials of the bank have made no
statement as to the exact amount.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-08-31
Wheat Dropped 8 Cents One Day.

Wheat took a sensational slump
Monday, dropping 8 cents bushel in
the local markets. The reason given
was Rumania's entering into the war
against Germany, which caused wheat
to drop at the terminal markets. Dur
UNI dropped from $1.38 to $1.22 on the
local market. Rye alone held up, at
$1.O4. Flax fell cents and oats and
barley cents each.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-08-31
BUTTER AND EGGS SHIPMENT

The Minot locality has not been slow
in the matter of butter and eggs dur
ing the year 1915, as will be seen by
the following statistics:
Number of pounds butter ship
ped from Minot in 1915225, 3O1
Number of crates of eggs ship
ped from Minot in 1915---- 1860
It is expected that the year 1916
will show decided increase over 1915.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-08-31
SPECIAL TRAIN TO STOCK SHOW

There will be an effort made to run
special train from Minot to the In
ternational Stock Show to be held in
Chicago in December. County Agent
W. A. Peck has the matter in charge
and will soon present plans for the
train, together with rates, etc. A lit
tie inquiry has been made in other
towns adjacent to Minot, and num-
Der of farmers have signified their in
tention of going along with the Minot
special, if it is run
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-08-31
WIDENING THE YIADUCT

Workmen have been busily engaged
during the past week or ten days in
widening the approach of the south
end of the viaduct over the 500 and
Great Northern tracks. This is an i'm
provement that should have been made
years ago. Better yet, the old viaduct
should be torn down at once and a real
modern viaduct erected to take it's
place. Minot is promised that i'm
provement the coming year regardless
of the price of material.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-08-31

Miss Aurland leaves for Poplar,
Mont, Saturday, having accepted a
position in the Poplar schools for the
coming year. Miss Walker of West
hope and Miss Nordletter of Botti-
neau, both graduates Of the same class
in the Minot Normal school last year,
accompany Miss Aurland and all will
teach in the Poplar schools.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-08-31
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FAVORABLE TO MINOT

The newspapers of the northwest
ern portion of North Dakota are al
most unit in boosting for the Equity
packing plant being located at Minot.
The editors contend that Minot is the
logical point for the packing plant,
and back up their assertion by argu-
ments that are unassailable.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-08-31
WORKING ON NEW ELEC-
TRIO LINE TO Der

Surveyors are It work on the new
electric line from Burlington to Berth
old, with a spur to Tasker, which will
be built by the Northern States Pow
er company. The line will be COM
pleted by Nov. l, providing there is
no delay in the arrival of material.
These towns and the country enroute
will be given the same excellent "a
hour a day service that Minot enjoys.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-08-31
PAVING is PROGRESSING

The paving of Eastwood park resi-
dence addition is progressing rapidly
and it will only be short time before
the residents of that beautiful part Of
the city will be able to go to and from
their homes without any inconven-
fence. Many new residences are be-
ing erected in this addition.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-08-31

eral days this week, returning home on
Thursday. Miss Kavanaugh, who has
taught in the Berthold schools for the
past three years, has accepted 9 pc.
sition in the Williston schools and will
leave for that point Saturday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-08-31
CATTLE FOR SALE

1875 head of Bates, mich strain, and
Cruickshank, beef type, Shorthorn
cattle. consisting of 33 head of to 2
year old bulls;.85 head of and 2 year
old heifers and cows. All registered.
Can fix you out with one or a carload.
In case you buy more than one, one
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-08-31
CITY SCALES BEING MOVED

The city scales are being installed
directly north of the Cook Implement
company warehouse near Central
avenue. The location is ideal and it is
will make more frequent use of them
in the new location.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-08-31
WARD COUNTY STATISTICS

Ward county is rapidly taking its
proper place among the counties of
the state as will be evidenced by the
following wealth as taken from the
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-08-31

years time given, il desired. NY
prices are reasonable. Let me know
your wants.
P. w. MILLER,
Minot, N. D.
Office Minot Auto Co.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-08-31
sHOTGUNs FOR SALE

SuO1UOINO TON SRLE
Remington, Winchester and Stew.
ems shotguns, new and second hand.
We are closing them out at $500 and
up. Peters shells, best shells on the
market, at $3.50 per hundred.
BERT YOUNG.
100 First Avenue s. E.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-08-31
DRY GOODS

Hope Beached Muslin, I'd ----------sb $50
Percales, SO inches wide 100
, Chevot Shifting ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. 100
Bleached Turkish Towels, extra value, pair ESQ
White Wool Flannel, per yd Csc 30c-40c
81 Peppelel Bleached sheetng, yd------------ go
Ladies Percale House Dresses $50
Coates Thread " 40
40 inch Georgette Silk Crepe---------- &1.68
So inch Woo Dress Serge - 40
10 bars syifts Pride soap----- 800
1oc value Outing Flannel ----------6 $50
121&c value Outing Flannel - 100
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-12
THE MIFFLER IN JOPLIN, MO.
Ducks, Mules and Locomotive En-
 gineers Hit by Noise Rule.

Joplin. Mo-. Oct. 7.- Hereafter, ducks can quack. mules bray and locomotive engineers blow their whistles only when necessary while in Joplin. Mayor Hugh McIndoe to- day sent notice to railroad superin- tendents to order their engineers to sound their whistles only as pro- Nided in railroad rules, and an- nounced that an ordinance to sup press unnecessary sounds will be strictly enforced
 "MuAle everything W. the order That came from his office. The may or said ducks and geese either must be made to keep sufficiently quiet to satisfy the occupants of sur rounding property or be removed. and that barnyard roosters must be sentlemanly with their matin calls If they are not the owners will be prosecuted for maintaining nui- sance Several owners of noisy mules were ordered today to abide by the ordinance.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-12
THAvIU'S BAND IN
 CONCERTS AT FAIR.

Tn the matter of music as fin the matter of exhibits, races, aviation stunts and other attractions, the Louisiana State Fair, November 1 to 6. will offer it's visitors the very best obtainabIe. A. F. Thaviu's Russian Band, all performers of the very high. est class There are also three vocal. ists. All of these artists entertained large audiences, with tremendous sat isfaction. during the Shreveport Chaueauqua the past summer, and it will also be recalled as having fur nished the concerts at the Louisiana Fair two years ago. Thaviu's pand played the Chautauqua circuit, and opened and closed the Panama Expo sition in San Francisco, where Ina viu earned a gold medal for excel lence in directing.
 Each evening during the State Fair Thaviu's band will give a concert of great musical excellence in the Col iseum, and each afternoon there will be concert by the same musicians in the grandstand
 For more information and cata- logus, apply to Secretary l.. N Brueg- gerhoff, Shreveport Dates of State Fair November ! to 6.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-12
NEW POLK COUNTY MAP.

The Star Publishing Company na, had prepared the most conp,v@ map ever made of Polk county. ny map was compiled by G. H. Iahs'' x Go.
 Besides the usual boundaries anu divisions. streams. towns, postoinsoseaaa, etc.. this new map shows eacn piouss of government lana uD to Marcn Y. Y, 1915, the Forest Reserve, moun1s'iD1 ai with government elevations rsa 'av road as indicated on right-ol-wa@s plats, public roads. school hou''- churches. cemeteries. ett. .-,.,s
 This map is of great ' ss,J sh;s to people thinking of locating ID ars- sa county, or to those seeking govsss.ad ment lands, It will be copyrlsnoof. of. and can be obtained only at tue c.s,,. flee Of The Star Publishing ,sii paIsy. Price 50 cents. Aos
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-12
GERMANY SHORT
 OF MUNITIONS
Troops Orders Say Guns Are Lack ing. but Food Not Wanting-Cap- tured Instructions to Men De-
 tail Shortcomings of Teutons.

War Correspondents Headquar- ters in France, Oct. 5-Germany is short of guns and munitions of all sorts but not of food. according to a sensationally interesting document
 the British have captured which
 is called the Experiences of Fourth German Corps i'll the Battle of the 1 Somme.n
 The document was written as in structions to the troops. 1t was drawn from the lessons of the bat tie by General Count von Arnlm, the corps commander, who has been | fighting opposite the British thru
 out the offensive.
 This long retailed relation in eff feet discusses the methods and shortcomings of every branch of the German army in view of the un- expected power and organization the British have shown. The doc- Iument starts out by paying tribute to the British infantry which has undoubtedly has learned much since last autumn's offensive.
 Tt shows great dash in attack, " tiit hONbliitlll AOAilitlNiNo. | tlC lJAl~- fish also have physique and train knowledge the skill of the Enelish [ in rapidly consolidating positions and their great tenacity in the de- fense of them"
 Rifles Clog With Dirt.
 Because the breech actions of so many German rifles have been clogged with dirt, General von Ar him suggests a cover for the breech like that used in the British army which can easily be unfastened and then hanQ9sfrom the rifle.
 Explicit Instructions are given to l the artillery to change their meth onds of placing batteries in villages and behind steep slopes, because of i the British method of distribution 1 of the artillery fire which searches 1 all obvious shelters. Owing to ter
 rife concentration of the British ar ! illlery fire, says the document, front lines of trenches should be thinIy
 held and dependence placed on
 small groups of machine gunners i Once the British lay a curtain of
 fire on trench. it adds. the men
 eVacuate it and lay down in the open. Most interesting to the off, eers in view of the fact that the
 British have so consistently held ground they have taken against counter attacks in what General von Arnim says as follows.
 1 Counter attacks. because of the situation. should be methodically prepared but as they are hurried l much blood IS lost to the troops and disgrace to the leaders if they fail
 which most usually happens" said
 the general He says the artillery signal system broke down. The Ieommander asserts that he has dis covered that British aeroplanes use sound signals to tell gunners where 1 their shells are falling and says the l fourth corps already has started ex- ! pertinent on the same kind of meth
 cd as a complement to the wireless
 which is frequently interrupted
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-12
MOTHER or TRIpLETs 1T IS.
Incidentally the Grandmother Is
 Only g Years Old.
INm lIe NaIIImnre sln

fft'ih tite nalilthett H0ii
 laobabiy ono nf tne youngest
 others af iriplels ever in this city
 NfS Lena Stoeknan who is only X years old Ihree haRy airls TIT gently arrived ai her home iheir father Lawrence Stockman, s bot le years 0ld
 1npush iiuy aIl are in sed healtif The babies are Marie, who weighed somewhat Mef five pounds Amelia. who weighed three and one weighed three pounds.
 The difference in weight has eliminated lhe embarrassing mlN- ups that occur with duplicates 0r iriplitalo- infants sometimes. and there has been mo trouble in iden- liiylng Marie and Elizabeth and Amelia Each also and one can take the word of the aunts and grandparents fer il--has a dislinc- tive cry. all her 0Wn.
 Incidentally. Mrs Mary Herr. mother of Mrs Stockaan has in- directly achieved q record Of her own She is only 3i years old Last week she was merely q mother. now ~he has three grandchildren
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-12
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a local disease. greatly in- fuenced by constitutional conditions. and in order to cure t you must take an internal remedy Halls Ca tarrh Cure is taken internally and acts thru the blood on the mucous sur faces of the system. Halls Catarlh cure was prescribed by one or the best physicians in this country for years T. is composed of some of the best tonics known. combined with some of the best blood purifiers. The perfect com hination of the ingredients in Halls Catarrh Cure is what produces such wonderful reeults in catarrhal condi- tions- Send for testimonials. free.
 F. J. CHENEY G co, Props, Toledo, 0.
 All Druggists. 75c.
 Halls Family oills for constipation
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-12
mDR0PLANE IS WRECKED.
Pilot and Mechanican Escape When
 Machine Plunges Into Ocean.

Newport News. Va. Oct. IA twin motor combination land and water machine. being tested here for the wrecked late today when Pilot Vic tor Vernon sent 1t crashing nose United States government was first into the water while attempt ing to make a landing. Vernon, and Percy kirkham. mechanician, were thrown thirty feet thru the air. but escaped injury The acci- dent was due to the fact that he misjudged the distance and the de- gree to which he tilted his planes.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-12
RAISE PASTORS SALARY.
Deacons of Presbyterian Church Surprised the Rev. T. A. Park.

Al the congregational meeting of the Presbyterian church held at the close of the preaching services Sun day morning. the members of the church on the suggestion of the Board of Deaeons. increased the sal ary of the Pastor. Rev. T. A. Park to si.0o0 per annum. dating from January |. loi1. The action of the deaeons and the subsequent ap- proyal of the members Of the church, came entirely without the kn0wledge of the pastor. and even during the Congregational meeting he and and Mrs. Park had been asked to withdraw from the meet inc The increase in salary comes in recognition not only of the splen- did Rs Shat Mir. Park is rem def llie church, but also for the We e Is doing in the various
 ilty activities
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-12
THE HIGH COST OF
 LIVING IS HIGHER
Reports From Prominent Points in the County Show Big Boost in All oodstuifS-Sauer kraut
 AriSt0cratic in Milwaukee.

New York. Oct 4. Milk is up a cent a quart. Bread costs penny more loaf. Meats are constantly on the rise That is the tale all over town. but today a new boost ing process is under way increase in the price of vegetables.
 Corn on the cob sold today at S3.25 per hundred ears as against Si.50 a year since: string beans were $2.5O a bushel against 75c a year ago; a crate of tomatoes was s3 against fifty cents: peaches SIPS basket against S5c. and 80 on thru the list The best grade of eggs are within reach Of only the rich pocketbooks
 At St. Louis
 St. Louis. Mo, Oct. 4.-produce dealers today said there was no chance for an immediate decrease in the price of butter and eggs. Re- tailers were getting forty-one cents a pound for butter and from 35 to 5S cents a dozen for eggs. Several dalries have boosted the price of milk one cent a quart, making the cost nine cents
 At Kansas City.
 Kansas City, Mo. Oct. i.-Mith butter selling at i0e pound and eggs at 35e dozen. Kansas City housewives today were paving higher prices than their sisters in ghirago.
 The five cent loaf of bread has been replaced by the seven cent loaf and the ten cent loaf reduced in size. Milk prices have not changed
 Sauer kraut AriStocratic.
 Milwaukee. Wis. Oct. &.-SaueI kraut has joined the high cost oi living parade
 Cabbage that last year sold for i < 10 cents, bring 6 cents and more today. The sauer kraut manufac tupers formerly paid SS ton for eabbage and now they can't get il for S30.
 Dairy Lunches Affected.
 New York. Oct. l. The rising cosI of food was impressed upon thou ands of citizens today by the action. of the largest dairy restaurant here advancing iiS npireS The eornara- iions which own chain of luncf rooms in New York and other cities added five cents to the prices of al staple dishes.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-12
 4i.DsNG SERVICES IN TENT.
Elaer X. F Mckinley Is Attracting
 Good Crowds.

Elder R P Mckinley of Dekalb Tex. has been conducting an in teresting and instructive series ol meetings in a tent. 40 xs0 feet. lo- cated on South Mena street. The meeting is heinz held under the auspices Of the Church of Christ. Rev. Mckinley has been holding a meeting every night. and Hill eon- kinue as long as interest is manifest cd. The song service begins each evening at 1:i5 and the preaching services begin at 7.a5 Mir, Mckin- ley fias been having splendid audi ences. and he is being given the closest attention, the hearers re- eDgnizlng in him great teacher as well as q strong preacher.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-12
SaTTON PRICES
 ALSO TORPEDOED
Fear Thag German Submarines Wouli stop Expectation Was thc CMlse for sharp Drop Marine
 Insurance Takes 8umn.

New York 0et 2. The stock mar ket was demeralized today on thc opeaing. standing issues. as well a> war stocks breaking 5 te i2 points on enormous liquidation
 After an exeitine half hour heavy buying orders stemmed the liqaida- ton The furry is attributed to the presence of German submarines on the coast
 Cotton Affected.
 A wave Of selling struck the cot- ton market today. prices declining 8 10 9 points. Fear of diflieul- ties in tho exportation Of cotton be- cause Of the presence of the Ger man submarines was responsible for the break
 Marine Insurance Jumped.
 Marine insurance rates from American to Enelish ports jumped l0 5 per ceni in consequence of the submarine operations
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-12
MARRIAGE Nor ALLOWED.
Whites and 0rientals Barred From
 Inter-Marriage in California.

San Diego. Cal, Oct. 5.-Tnter- marriage between whites and Ori- entals being forbidden in California, Daisy Joe, daughter of wealthy Chinese merchant of San Francisco. and William Wyatt, an American, today are en route to Ensenda, Low CT California, to have the wedding performed at the Mexican port.
 The question has been raised whether she will be allowed to land at Ensenda on account of the Aslatic exclusion law.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-12
. - NEW STORY ON BREMEN.
This Captain Says British Are Pre-.
 Pairing to Use the Boat

Newport News. Oct. 5.-Corroho- ration of the statement recently given out by British steamship captain that the German commer- cial submarine has been captured in a net in the English channel. was given here today by Captain Reav- ley, of British steamer. who says the underSea craft was captured about seven weeks ago, raised hy the British and is now being put into condition to fight the former owners.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-12
st HE WEEDS TWTH WIFE.
General Gordons Son. Aged 73. At-
 tends His Fathers Wedding.

Lolorado springs. tol0 Oct 7.- General Charles A. Gordon aged 9i has just married his fifth wife. Mrs. Margaret E. Dixon. aged 7s. All his wives have been widows His only child. a son. 73 years old. attended ahe wedding. The son is the father Of IS children, all of whom arc mar ried.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-12
DairN Lunches ATeeled
Gov Hays Frees Three.

Special to The Star.
 Little nnek Oct a-fsnVprnnr Hays granted the following pardons .C. Z Littleheld. SeVierrounty. grand larceny August 1915. eighteen springs county, arson. two years. Jnly. 1916; Mack Hoirney, Lonoke county. grand larceny. Aug, 1916.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-12
Scramble for Insurance

Galveston, Oct. 9.-Altho no mo- tiee has been given of an advance m war risk rate as result of the suDmarlnlng on the American coast. vessel owners and eharterers are engaged in scramble to protect themselves at the old rates.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-12
Cotton OR at New OrIeans.

New Orleans. Oct. 2. Submarine activities caused a drop in cotton here of S2.25 Co s3.25 bate here today.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-12
Grnin Prices Tnrne.lned

Chicago. Oct 9.AetiVity of the German submarines caused a break 0f IT. cents a bushel in wheat here today Corn. oats and provisions also fell
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-12
Plies Cured la 6 to I4 Days.

Your druggist will refund money If pAzo OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching
 Blind. Bleeding or Prctruding Piles in i4 days The first application gives Ease and Rest. sbe.