The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-22
BRIEF STATE NEWS
Boston Transcript
Peek boosted of his iron will,
But, married, he did find
The iron in that will of his
Was of the softest kind,

was Oh the SOfteSt kind.
Two cream stations at Leith paid
the farmers $2,194.G4 in the month of
May.
Langdon citizens are contemplating
the erection Of Midget flour mill for
this city.
Judge Beede of Sioux county holds
the distinction of being the only or
dained minister in the State holding a
county office.
Thlrty-tive new members have been
initiated into the Moose lodge at New
Leipzig. For the time being the order
OF that city is annexed to the Elgin
lodge.
Richard Haugenoe of Crosby, seven
years old, was kicked in the face by
horse last Wednesday. His face was
badly lacerated but he will recover.
Fred Trunshke, a progressive butch
err of Hazen, has announced that he
will open new packing plant on the
Knife river near that city this week.
A new depot will be one of the new
buildings to be erected in the town of
Elgin this summer. The Milwaukee
people have commenced work on the
building in their Twin City shops and
the building will be shipped west in
sections.
Elma, the little daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Troutmiller of Cando, while
running with pair scissors last Sun
day evening, fell and ran the pointed
blades into her neck. The wound was
Lol l,,4 e. o4o1,
rious results.
Four persons were injured last week
when an automobile driven by w. F.
Gritzmacher of East Grand Forks
skidded and upset while travelling at
rapid rate, five miles north of the city.
The injured were Rev. D. M. Mcintosh,
of Pembina; Mrs. D. M. Mcintosh, AL
len Mcintosh and Mrs. w. F. Gritz-
macher.
Midland Continental officials have
completed the purchase of property
along East Main street at jamestown
wanted for their new entrance into the
heart of the city and have begun the
building of temporary track. 1t is
understood the company intends to
build handsome station as close to
the business district as possible.
A party of Minor ladies invaded the
newspaper office last Monday night,
while out on parade. Some were dress
ed in evening costume and others in
the modern Florida Beach type. 1t is
said that the visit was brief and excit-
ing. The editor trembled when the
bunch entered and was overjoyed when
they blew away, saying they just
wanted to be mentioned in the paper.
Their names were withheld
Albert Quick and wife, who have
been staying in Cando for some time,
left for their home at Lansford re-
Gently. Mr.. Quick was injured last
fall at the close of the threshing sea-
son by having a water tank fall on him
and breaking his back. Mr.. Quick has
been confined at the home of his BROTH
er-in-law for eight months. At first
it was believed that he could not sur
vive but he has kept in the best of
spirits and will probably recover.
Monday morning the stork called at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Ring,
who live seven miles west Of Dwight.
The stork had been carrying heavy
load, and must have been quite tired
he decided to leave the entire load at
Rings. Triplets-one boy and two
girls-were born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ring,
and at present writing all are thriv-
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. Ring are the par