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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-04-20
FOR CITY bEAUTI . .~ .aa". =.
o .".... %. flying CONTEST
HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE OF THIS
~ CITY ARE INTERESTED In THE
a. VARIOUS CONTESTS FOR MAX.
ING MINOT A CITY BEAUTIFUL.

Up to this time the plans Of the City
Beautiful League have only, partially
been made public. 1t is thought best
just at this point to give summary of
the contests to be held this year by the
league, so that there may be no con-
fusion, concerning them in the minds
of those interested.
There are four contests scheduled
(1) Rear Yard Contest. (2) Vegetable
Garden Contest. (3) Flower Show.
az Vegetable Show. ,$<%&liEi.} G
The Rear Yard Contest has already
been widely advertised. Five cash
prizes have been offered in this con-
test, first prize, SIS; second prize, $40;
third prize, IS; fourth prize, $3.50;
fifth prize, $3.50. It should be noted
particularly that these prizes are
given for rear yards showing most i'm
provement, not for the most beautiful
yards. Photographs of all property
entered, taken within five days Of en-
try will assist the judges in deciding
as to improvement. This contest is
free to any resident of Minot, the only
conditions being, first, that no work,
aside from blowing, grading of lots
and draying Of ashes, ETC., be hired,
and, second, that no entries be made
after April 3Oth. ~ 81
The Vegetable Garden Contest is
open to any resident Of Minot who
hires no work done on the garden ex-
cept blowing, lot grading and dray-
ing. All entries must be in by May Is.
Coupons of entries will soon be issued
for this contest. No limit has been
placed as to the size of the gardens
entered. Points that will be taken
into consideration in Judging these
gardens are: Variety of vegetables
grown, size and general excellence of
products, and beauty of arrangement.
Three prizes are offered, first prize
of IS; second prize SO; third prize So.
The Flower Show will be held about
the middle of August. Contestants
are limited to young people of Minot
not over, sixteen years Of age. Older
citizens may make exhibits, but will
not be eligible for prizes. ~. ..|
The Vegetable Contest is subject
to the same rules in general that con-.
troll the flower contest. Here, too,
only young people, not over Is years
of age, are eligible for prizes, altho
entries may be made by older citi-
zens. The Vegetable Show will prob
ably be held in conjunction with the
Flower Show. More complete details
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-04-20
will soon be published as to scoring,

will soon be published as to scoring,
director and prizes.
All interested in this summary are
advised to clip it out and preserve it
for reference Every citizen of Mi
not is urged to enter or persuade his
children to enter these contests. The
much used slogan "you win If you
lose" applies here, for whether you get
a prize or not, you will profit by the
Improvement you make and by the
products Of your gardens.
Flower Contest.
1. A Flower Show will be held by
the City Beautifying League at some
convenient place during the middle OF
August, 1916. Prizes and exhibits
mentioned in these rules refer only to
exhibits made at this Flower Show.
2. All exhibits must be arranged
and prepared by the exhibitor.
8. A certificate on blank furnished
by the League must be furnished GER
tifying that the flowers were raised
personally by the exhibitor.
4. No exhibit shall be entered for
more than one prize. ..'
5. Contestants shall be limited to
young people of Minot not over six
teen years of age. Older citizens may
make exhibits but will not be eligible
for prizes. fru42r an..t.'H
6. No entry fees will be charged
Contestants can offer as many entries
as they desire subject to Rule 4.
T.. No exhibitor shall be eligible for
more than one prize, irrespective OF
the number of entries vlag
>,l.8 8. Seeds and plants for this contest
may be obtained anywhere at the ex-
hibitor's option. The teachers in the
public schools or the Model school will
assist children in selecting reliable
seeds at penny packet. 5.r-
8. Impartial and competent judges
shall be selected by the committee of
the City Identifying League. y.
10. Award of prizes will be made
publicly under the direction Of the
committee Of the League.
II. Prize list 'E1@iF. 5'I't,.t w
Perennials.. AS this is the first year
of a flower raising contest it would
hardly be fair or feasible to offer
prizes for perennials. The committee,
however, wishes to encourage the
planting Of perennials and if this
movement is continued next year
promises to offer substantial prizes for
blooms from the following perennial
blooms. Other perennials will also re
ceive attention, but the ones named
are suited to North Dakota and are of
easy cultivation: Hollyhocks, Sweet
Williams, Pinks, Larkspur, Phlox,
Canterbury Bell, Fox Glove. Wa " Z
ANIMALS: Pansies, Phlox, Nastur-
tiums, Ornamental Sunaowers, Snap
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-04-20
CHILD BITTEN BY
.aan4rrSF 200" ANIMAL

Valley City, N. D., April 17.--While
a group of visitors to the city were
strolling through the park and watch
ing the animals in the 600" they
heard child scream and hurrying to
him found that he had poked his hand
into the cage Of the raccoon and the
animal had grabbed it and would not
let 20. Sheriff Munson of Coopers-
town forced the coon to let go his
hold on the child's hand, but scratched
his own hand on the wires and had
the other hand bitten by the coon.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-04-20
AMERICAN MOUNTAIN ASH.

! This small tree is one Of our best
for ornamental purposes. 1t produces
fine dark leaves; beautiful clusters Of
creamy white flowers and these are
followed by large clusters of beautiful
red berries. The leaves turn beau
tiful red and hold the color for a long
time in autumn. Be sure to shade the
trunks of young Mountain Ash trees
towards the south to prevent sun
scald, as this tree is very susceptible
to that trouble. It is suitable for
lawn planting in all parts Of North
Dakota.-H. O. W., N. Oak. Expert
ment Station. 1921 A+'s}"'S' s@
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-06-27
TONIGHT
Some show for your thin dime.


Some show for your thin dime"
( Special yaudeville attraction today
only.
THE GREAT ZARTOONS'
Worlds greatest fortune tellers.
Write your questions at home. Bring
them in sealed envelope and the Ear
toons viii answer them without touch.
ing the envelope.
Special Photoplays.
The Vitagraph Broadway Star Film
GO. presents Anne schaeler and Jack
Mower in
"ASHES"
3-Reels3
by william E, Wing, with an all-staI'
Vitagraph east. Ladies' this Is Just the
kind OF picture that you viii like.
Don't miss it,
"MRs. RANDOLPHs NEW SEcRE-
TARY"
A powerful Biograph drama,
"THE BUTLER"
An Edison drama that win hold you
spellbound
Come early so you can get in.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-06-27
Sugg Theatre
FEATURE HOUSE
T o light
.rrIs uNKNoWNg

Paramount feature, starring Lou Tel
legen. A perturbation Of !. A. n. Wy
Hes novel. "The Red Mirage Lou
Tellegen. the internationally famous
romantic star who for several years
was leading man for Nine. Sarah Bern
hardt Lou Tellegen portrays a young
Englshman left penniless by disinher-
itance in an army post on the edge Of
the desert A young American girl
takes an interest in him He and the
colouel Of the regiment, which he joins
under an assumed name are in love
with the girl She saves the young
Englishman from punishment and
eventually elopes with him. In the
unrayellng of the story a family rela-
tionship is found to exist between the
young soldier and his colonel The
ending is a happy consummation Of
many thrilling adventures Besides
the star the cast includes Theodore
Roberts and Dorothy Davenport
WEDNESDAY "Mr. Grex Of Monte
Carlo" With Theodore Roberts, Car
lyle Blackwell and Dorothy Davenport.
This Is a picturzation Of E. Phillips
Oppenheim widely read novel Of love
international intrigue and adventure
THURsDAY-"The Saleslady." Fea-
turing Hazel Dawn BY Willard Mack,
one of the most novel screen subjects
in which Hazel Dawn has ever been
starred
FRIDAY Secret Sin" With
the versatile photoplay star Blanch
Sweet.
Coming soon "Gloria's Romance"
with Billie Burke. This is a wonderful
picture that viii please each and every
one. First picture on the Fourth of
July.
Matinee opens . p. m. Night show
on 7:45 to II p. m.
The best of pictures and best music.
a Wurlitzer twenty-five piece orches-
ira.
We have the coolest place in the
city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-06-27
NOTICE

On account Of sickness and death
Of my husband. my rooming house at
422h Chickasha avenue has been
closed since January 1st, 1916. It was
never filled with bad characters or
raided. am again open to respecta-
Bile law.abiding citizens.
1eI<t MRS PETER ISMERT.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-06-27

Little Bobbie, six years old, had been
in the orphans home but few days
when the cook was baking pies. Watch
ing his opportunity he sNole one, and
hid himself away while eating il. Be
ing missed, search soon found him
with part of the stolen goods in his
hands. He was taken to the superin-
tendent's Office to receive punishment
for his misdemeanor. When asked why
he stole the pie, he replied Why,
didn't you read at morning prayers
that man should not live by bread
alone?" He was not punished
One way OF gettlng Realistically
Express want aus.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-06-27
HOME GAS MACHINE"

Has been tested in our city in every
way, and more than two thousand
people have already inspected it, and
all say it is the best method yet de-
vised to do all kinds Of cooking The
inventor has done large business
here. Messrs. Brown, Hunt and Dun
can, three of our best and trained ma
chinists connected with the railroad
for years, have accepted the agency
from the inventor for several counties.
Those who desire the machine, phone
Mr Brown, No. OIL No family can
afford to cook the old way. It
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-06-27
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WEDNESDAY -Bmebrd feature
THURSDAY"The Promised Land.
s.-A. feature with Marguerite Clayton
and Bryant Washburn.
Mohave County miner., 1916-09-09
NELLIFS NEW PLANT
 ONE OF LARGEST HERE
IFrOm Oatman Section Daily IIinsr.I

lrrom Oatman Section Daily ktner.l
 When all of the units arrive and are assembled, the Nellie mine will have one of the most powerful and most complete mechanical plants in the district.
 A 600-cubic foot compressor was shipped Tuesday from Chicago. It will furnish the air for six drills. A 100 horsepower engine to drive the compressor and Cameron sinking pump has been ordered and is on the way. This is a result of a visit to the coast of Manager H. E. Woods and Superintendent D. F. Meiklejohn, from whence they have just returned.
 There is now being installed a 200 gallon per minute at 400 feet Cor nish pump, and a 55- horsepower en- zine which will drive it. A 40- horse power hoist is on the ground and running.
 This makes a total horsepower of 195 that the Nellie will have when all the items are here. MT. Woods states that for the country, the amount of water and the vast amount of work his company will do, it is not too much. With the placing of this ma chinery the mine will work three shifts and will be one of the big operators of the district.
 It is the nearest neignDor of the Black Range and with both resuming it will make the southern end of the camp seem like old times.
Mohave County miner., 1916-09-09
AUTOIST NEARLY
 LOSES HIS CAR
IFrOm Saturdays Daily MinerI

Frank Stitzer, on his way to King man from Oatman yesterday in his car, was caught in the heavy rain storm. In attempting to cross the 13- mile wash which was filled with water his ear narrowly escaped being wrecked. The bank was washed away on the east side and the car, unable to pull up the grade, became stalled.
 The water poured over the car and washed away many articles in it. After the water had subsided another automobile lowed his car to town. It was found that it was not badly da- maged beyond being filled with sand.
 Several other autoists had similar experiences some of the cars being slightly damaged by boulders.
Mohave County miner., 1916-09-09
MAN FOUND DEAD
 ON DUMP OF THE
 GOOD DAYS MINE

Returning prospeetors from the vi- cinity of the Mocking Bird mine yes terday reported finding the body of a young man lying on the dump of the Good Days property with bullet hole through the left eye. Coroner Lisle- rude hurriedly empaneled a jury and departed for the scene of the tragedy.
 Upon their arrival at the spot in dicated they found the partially de- composed body of man supposed to be that of Frank Mccoy, a we'll known prospector of Nevada. The only evil dence of the identity of the self-evi- dent suicide was a receipted bill from a mercantile house in Nevada made out in the name given. A revolver was lying beside the body and it was apparent to the jury that the unfor- tunate man had taken his own life. A verdict of suicide was rendered and the body, owing to it's condition, was buried at the spot where it lay.
 The only marks of identification was the tattooed shield of the United States on one arm with the word Ma nila" beneath, which was taken to in dicate that the dead man had once been in the government service either as a sailor or soldier.
 When the clothing on the body was searched S20 in money was found in the pockets. The unfortunate man was between 30 and 35 years old and about feet inches tall. Several old Nevada prospectOrs in Kingman Bno wMcCOy, but there are some who believe that the body is that of Frank who answers the description and who was in the army at Manila.
Mohave County miner., 1916-09-09
ARIZONA BUTTE
 COMPANIES MILL
 Is IN OPERATION
From Wednesdays Daily Minerl

J. E. Leeper and Don N. Stewart went out to Stockton Hill Sunday to look over the Arizona Butte Mines company's new mill and witness the first work of the plant. The mill has been placed in commission and is be- ing tried out on a fine grade of ore. It will handle about 200 tons of ore daily, but its capacity will not be reached for some time.
 A few days ago the mine and mill were visited by I. M. George, Vim cent Fortune and Anson H. Smith. They found the plant almost ready for work, the various sections being tried out. In the bunkers at the mill were many tons of fine lead-zinc ore. This ore was said to have values of better than 40 per cent in combined lead-zinc content. It also carried about S10 in gold and 6 to ounces in silver. Ten stopes of ore had been opened on the5tunnel level of the Ban ner mine and from this level thou sands of tons of splendid milling ore is being taken. Aside from the mine ore there are many thousands of tons in the dumps.
Mohave County miner., 1916-09-09
CRUDE OIL TANK
 AT IOWA EXPLODES
CFrom oatman Section Daily Miner.)

(trom Oatman Section Daily Miner.)
 An explosion of a tank of crude oil occurred yesterday during the noon hour at the Iowa property. It created an immense volume of smoke that could be seen from Oatman and it rose high above the surrounding mountains. Outside of the loss of the tank and several hundred gallons of oil, no harm was done.
 A driver of a truck-tanker went there to siphon some more oil into the tank. He sat down near by to eat his lunch when the top of the tank blew off and flames went high into the air. His escape unharmed was noth- ing short of miraculous. He had a tank load intact on his truck which he afterward took up to the shaft and it was put into barrels, so that the mine is not short of fuel and will not have to shut down.
 H. Burley, the superintendent, left during the afternoon for Los Angeles.
Mohave County miner., 1916-09-09
CAMPS FIRST LEASE
 WORKING PLACER DIRT
FrOm oatman Section Daily Miner.)

(From Oatman Section Daily Miner.)
 The first lease in the camp has started operations. It is on the War ,ner group and is a placer proposition. The leasers have struck good pay gravel already in three gulches and are taking out money that represents considerably more than wages, and as yet they are not prepared to work systematically.
 Good pay has been found in the old workings of the property. The first and second small gulches to the south likewise have been prospected and pay of the same character has been found there.
 Having succeeded so well the leas- CTS are now engaged in trying for water, with which to rock their dirt and obviate the difficulty of dry washing. That difficulty is in separat- ing the gold from the large amount of iron associated with it. They are sinking a shaft for water on the claims of the company and with that found or not they will proceed to take out and extract the gold from their pay dirt. The leasers are Jack Campbell, Joe Spencer and MT. Power.
Mohave County miner., 1916-09-09
WERDEN RETURNS
 FROM COAST CITY
CFrOm oatman Section Daily Miner.)

(From Oatman Section Daily Miner.)
 A. c. Werden has returned to Gold road after three weeks at San Fran cisco on business connected with the Gold Ore and the Moss properties. He has a mill project for the former. Several of them have been considered in part, but the exact nature of the present one has not been divulged. In regard to the Moss it is learned from San Francisco sources that two engineers will be here during the next week to examine the property and, if reports are verified, there will be something important to announce with reference to it. It is known that the reports given are most con- servative, hence there seems no req son for an expression of doubt as to the outcome.
Mohave County miner., 1916-09-09
NEW GOLDROAD HILL
 ROAD NEARLY COMPLETED

The cut on the top of Goldroad hill is almost completed and before many days that part of the new road will be in commission. At present a part of the old road andS a part of the new are being used but it will not be long before all of the new road will be open for travel. Although soft the road is now easily negotiated in second gear by nearly all makes of cars. The road when completed will
 be one of the best pieces of work in the county and will be credit to the men responsible for it's construction.
Mohave County miner., 1916-09-09
BLACK RANGE CONTROL
 PASSES ID M'NEALS
LFrOn oatmAn Section Daily Minsr.I

LFrom Oatman Section Daily Miner.I
 Details of the transfer of control of the Black Range company to E. McNeal & Co.,, Chicago brokerage firm, are en route from that city by mail and should be here in a day or two. It is learned from meager wire information to Mitchell Carter, ma nager of the Oatman Investment com pany, that such deal has been made and that D. F. Wright, former chief owner and manager, is on a visit to his old home in Tennessee, where he will remain but a few days before re- turning.
 The property will start in very few days and add to the resumption activities of the fall that are showing on all sides.
Mohave County miner., 1916-09-09
GOLCONDA PLANT
 READY FOR WORK
IFrom Oatman Section Daily Miner.l

IFrom Oatman Section Daily MinerI
 During the past week, whirlwind activity has prevailed at the Oatman Golconda. The big plant is about ready to turn over and the develop ment and opening of another mine for the Oatman section will soon be un- der way.
 The installation of the machinery by William Lorensen of San Francisco, under supervision of Superintendent D. F. Meiklejohn, is complete in every respect. The equipment consists of a 100 horsepower engine, 600 cubic foot compressor and large hoist. Water is supplied from the company's own pumping plant at the foot of Golconda hill.
 The veins of the Golconda pass through the Pioneer, Boundary Cone and Gold Dust, finally burying them selves to the east in the Lexington where an important strike was recent ly made. Some very rich ore has been extracted from the Golconda in the past.
Mohave County miner., 1916-09-09
WRIGHT COMING BACK

D. P. Wright, manager of the Black Range, is .en route home from Chicago whither he went on a summons of E. McNeal & Co.,, The results of his trip are unknown here. It is known, how ever, that he went in response to an offer for the controlling interest in the company and that he thought enough of the offer to start thence within a few hours after receiving it by wire.
Mohave County miner., 1916-09-09
WORK STARTED ON CLAIMS
 OF WALLAPAI METALS

The Wallapai Metals company has started development work on it's property about IA miles east of King man near the Telluride Chief and the Enterprise mines. Walter Burkhart is in charge of the work, which will in- clude the sinking of a shaft to a depth of 200 feet. A hoist will be installed at once.
 The company has been financed by the same interests identified with the Leviathian Mines company, operating in Deluge Wash.
Mohave County miner., 1916-09-09
REBEKAH LODGE WILL
 GIVE GRAND BALL SOON
LFrom saturday,s paily MinerI

The Rebekah Lodge is to give a grand ball September 2Oth. Commit tees have arranged to give the dance and supper in the Elks' building and have engaged the reception rooms of the Odd Fellow building, for card playing and other amusements for those who do not care to dance. The committees are working hard to make the affair a success and it is very probable they will be well rewarded.
Mohave County miner., 1916-09-09
DRY WASHER WILL BE
 USED IN YUMA COUNTY
tFrom oatman Section paiIy Mlner.l )

Nrron OatLnan Sectlon Dally Miner.)
 The rich placer deposits of La Paz, in Yuma county, are to be worked on an extensive scale, in addition to the operations now in progress there through the agency of an invention, a dry washing machine of an Oatman man, Emil F. Busse, who has been employed here for nearly two years as a carpenter. For ten years he has been perfecting his invention, for which he has held a patent for seven years.
Mohave County miner., 1916-09-09
DAVIS GARRETT, MINER,
 CROSSES GREAT DIVIDE
TFrom saturday'a DaiIv Miner,

Davis Garrett died yesterday at Gold Basin, where he had lived for many years. He had been identified with mining business his entire life.
 He was a sufferer from cancer, which was primarily the cause of his death. His remains were taken to Blackberry where interment will be made today. The deceased was the father of Mrs. W. L. Kayser of Hack berry.
Mohave County miner., 1916-09-09
CUTS THROUGH SPRINGER

The Arizona-Central shaft has cut through the stringer that was exposed at 365 foot point recently. It showed some values, but not large. Its width was over six feet.
Mohave County miner., 1916-09-09
SECURES ENGINE

The Arizona Butte Mines company received yesterday the second 75- horsepower semi-Deisel engine ordered from the Arizona Engineering com pany.
Mohave County miner., 1916-09-09
REGISTRATION OF
 VOTERS OF COUNTY
[From saturday's DaiIy MinerI

Following is list of the registra- tions of the various precincts up to the time of the closing of the reg ister, September 1, 1916:
Mohave County miner., 1916-09-09

Jackling, the Lewisohns, Seeley Mudd, Hayden, Stone & Co.,, Phelps, Dodge & Co.,, and numerous others who have carved their fortunes out of porphyry copper producers are well known to the general public.
Mohave County miner., 1916-09-09
MRS. LATHRAP DEAD

Mrs. F. H. Lathrap, wife of the of the Arizona Brokerage company, died a few days ago at Oak land. Mir. Lathrap was at her bedside but their two sons, Lloyd and Earl, who were in Oatman, were notified by wire.
Mohave County miner., 1916-09-09

J. B. Wright has completed a foun- dation on East Pine street to which he is moving the old Methodist church structure he recently bought.
Mohave County miner., 1916-09-09

W. G. Gruninger is building an ad- dition to one of the houses of L. J. LasseIl on Beale street.