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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-23

zle each time," he explained to an In.
dependent representative, "and never
really hit it right till tried mixing
them both up"
Elder VIM. Sparkling of the Church
Of the Latter Day Saints, has return
ed from Dunn Center and Kildeer, N
D., where he held special meetings.
He leaves Friday for Independence
Mo-, where he will attend the general
conference of the church. 49,.
The annual State Convention of the
Knights of Pythias closed two days
session at Valley City Thursday. O.
George Martin were in attendance as
delegates from this city. C. B. Bach
was elected Vice Chancellor of the
State Convention for the ensuing year.
Williston was selected as the meeting
point for next years convention.
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Today is primary election day and
it looks like one would get showed un'
der by the condition of the weather.
We understand that Mat Goebe1
hasn't sold his place-some hitch in
the deal.
Mr. Griffin and Elmer and Carl Her
zig returned from Minot Saturday
Mr.. Griffin says he doesn't like that
kind of "courtin'" Oh, yes; so was
Floyd along. .
The "Bum" wandered out to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Kirkelie
and spent very enjoyable evening
playing whist Charlie and the "Bum''
would have Jared very well, if Mrs.
Kirkeile hadn't cheated. But we did
MT care. The ring in their voices
when they said goodnight, come
again." makes one feel that they
meant it. We're going again, too.
Chas. Verzatt returned from Minot
Sunday.
Tommy Walden has = man and wife
from Berthold working for him. Hav-
MT learned their names, but under
stand they will stay all summer.
Wilfred Smith returned Friday ev-
ening with his Arabian steed, after a
weeks visit with Logan friends-or
friend.
Miles Scribner spent Saturday and
Sunday with his father.
We understand Mr. Beebe intends
to move to Foxholm and start short
order lunch counter and barber shop.
We predict that the Foxholm hot-air
dispenser will be put out Of commits
sion.
The Kandolf children are spending
few days at the Clementisch home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sprague from near
Glenburn, were visitors at the W. j.
Verzatt home Sunday.
John and Joe Goebel were in our
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burg after more Ignite.

burg after more Ignite.
The crows were flying, gophers were
out, green flies begin to buzz, tramps
feet begin to itch-all this is some in
dication of spring.
Mr.. Buee was a shopper in Burling.
ton Monday.
Mr.. Munson is having a time to get
his engine. Don't know who is to
blame, the R. R. Co. or the implement
company. 1t should have been here
over week ago. Mr. Munson went to
Minot yesterday with blood in his
eye Rather think something will be
doing, if he doesn't get his engine.
w. Moore from Prince Albert, Can.,
is visiting his cousin, Mrs. Grant.
"High Pockets" was a caller at the
Carl Herzig home.
Chas. Scribner concluded not to have
his auction sale until after seeding.
Says his stock are not in shape to
sell, but Charlie is a schemer. He
bought lot of green goggles for his
cattle, and says now they'll eat stub
BILE with an air that is surprising.
Fooled them-they think. it is green
grass.
Adam Esser is out again. Looks
rather pale and thin from his months
siege of grunts.
Tommy Walden has his large barn
almost completed. Mr.. Longnecker Of
Berthold is the head carpenter. Tom
my is whirlwind to make things
move. Takes two to see him go. One
says "Here he comes," the other one
says "there he goes"
Mrs. Baker returned to her home
near Foxholm, after spending the
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-23

Judge Leighton Sentenced Prisoners
The following sentences were passed
by Judge Leighton on those found
guilty in district court:
Arthur McCauley, true name Fred
Mills, one year; larceny.
Oser Webb, colored, pigging, sec
ond ofense; two years in penitentiary
He has filed notice of appeal.
Peter Scott, perjury; deferred I'M
til Saturday.
Ed Williams, colored, highway rob
berry at Kenmare, years.
Joe Gray. stealing silk from Fair
store, l year.
Chef Harris, stealing butchered pigs
rom Parker farm; 1-2 years.
Bert Hitler, bootlegging; Z months.
Bancho Tosheff was arraigned and
pleaded not guilty to stealing meat
from G. N. cars at the stockyards.
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presidential nominee and national COM
mitteeman in the primaries.
The democratic fight beween John
Bruegger and H. H. Perry is very
close and will not be known until all
the votes are counted.
The vote was light all over the state
on account Of heavy snow storm that
day.
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Peter Scott Guilty of Perjury.
Peter Scott was convicted of perjury
this afternoon in district court. When
the bailiff looked for the man to place
him in Jail, Scott had disappeared,
but was later found at his home.
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ILLINOIS NATIONAL
GTIADn GAIT I'M n

0OH1VD OfdILCD OU L.
A report was flashed over the wire
during the night to the effect that the
Illinois National Guard had been call
ed out on account of the Mexican sit
uation. The North Dakota guard ex-
poets to be called at any minute.
The Mexican situation is growing
worse every minute. It is reported
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that Gen. Herrera, with 1000 Carran-
"a troops, have turned over to Villa.
Villa has established base and will
reorganize his command. He is said
to have 100000 rounds of ammu-
milton.
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If you have an improved farm for
sale, list it with us. We will have the
buyers. Write US for listing blank.
HOVLAND-WALSTAD CO.,
3-2-t8 LansfOrd, N. OAK.
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Anton Mortensan and family have
returned from California where they
spent the winter. Mr.. Mortensan will
be connected with the Hodgins Trans
fer Co.
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New Rompers and Creepers for
the Children SOC, 75c, $1.00.

Oliver Twist styles; also
girls and boys Pera
Gngham Chambray Rppet plain and checks; also striped
shown big
chdren but this have instances
These useful articles for children to play
unusually good looking
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LaFOLLETTE AND GUNDER
OLSON IN THE LEAD.
Robert LaFollette and Gunder Olson
are away in the lead for republican
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Mccoy Dept. Store
Minot,I No. Oak.
36-inch Taffeta Silk in Seventy
Five Colors, $1.45 Yd.

1000 yards Silk seventy different coors-
selling almost wholesale cost providing
little fortunate than
buying spring, and the advance
prices placed orders for spring silks knowing at
the silks would be and higher therefore,
position today underse anyone who did not lay in
big supply of silks for spring
McCoys can save you from your silks Not only
36nch other qualities in Taeta and
fancies.
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And it is beautiful art. Mother
hood, golf, riding, public service, the
drama, opera and much reading con-
tribute their share toward your grow
ing young, but any of these things may
fail if the body itself is not thoroughly
sound and we'll.
Among the millions of Gossard
wearers, are thousands who had never
known perfect health until they were
correctly fitted to the Gossard design
ed for their figure. These women had
every advantage for preserving their
youth, except one, they lacked our cor
set.
Today, their Gossard corsets are a
part of them. Their well-poised, grace
full bodies are the complement to their
varied accomplishments. The years
slip by leaving them happier and
younger in spirit. They have found
out how to grow young. Their friends
and daughters also profit by their ex-
perience.
The youngest looking old women in
variably wear G0ssards.
There is model for your figure at
$500, $3.50, $500, up to $500. A fit
ting does not obligate you to buy. Why
not be fitted tomorrow?
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-06
BRIEF CITY NEWS


"rownsend's for Sporting Goods"
Electric Fans, $3.50. Burgess-Granden Co.
Diamond Engagement Rlngs--Edholm.
Have Root Print It--Now Beacon Press
Fore sale-Ss and per cent city and
farm mortgages, J. II. pumont, Kceline Bid,
c. r. Connolly, lawyer. has moved from
Brandeis The, TO sos Rose Bldg Doug, 1887.
"Today's Movie Program classified sec.
ton today. IL appears In The Bee exciu-
siHely, Find out what the various moving
picture theaters offer,
Andirons, Fire screens -sunderland.s
sues for Fall Downstairs c Ed.
mnndson is suing william quad and wife
Tor 10000 because she fell down a defective
stairway at 30S North Twentieth street
Nielsen Finds Horse-Humane OFFICER
Hans Nielsen has taken charge Of a seven
year-old stray sorre horse which he found
wandering on Cunning street Nielsen can
he reached At police headquarters.
Carey Dyeing Frank !, Carey is dyeinE
for your work In omahas newest and most
up 70 date cleaning plant at Lake and
Twenty-tourth streets Tell Webster 3a2 for
mary Ann or Rusy Lizzie our pickup cars.
Death was Accidental--A coroners Jury
determined that Thomas Maggie, switch
man came 10 mis- death in the Burlington
Yards while coupling cars on May ~, purely
by accident Nagie's head was crushed be
tween two cars as he was connecting them
special 10 Iincoin--To accommodate those
who desire 20 attend the pageant at Lin
colin Tuesday ~ next week the Burlington
will run n special train, leaving Omaha al
II o'clock I'm the morning. Returning the
train will leave Lincoln st l0:t5 o'clock at
night For this train large number Of
tickets have been purchased by members
Of the Rotary club, the knights OF Ak
ssr Ben, tho Commercial and University
clubs and tho University OF Nebraska
alumni.
U.s TEXTILE" shingles. Sunderland.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-06
Electric Light
Matters Are Put
Over Two Weeks

A correlated batch OF documents in
connection with electric light rates,
street lighting and a municipal light.
ing plant was laid over by the city
council committee OF the whole TO
Monday, June ~, al which date the
special committee of the Commercial
club will have reported on an inves-
tigatlon into the affairs OF the cleo
trio light company
The light company was permitted
to complete conduit installation along
Leavenworth street, with lateral con
nections, but it was understood that
future improvements of this nature
will be authorized through ordi-
nances rather than permits Corpor-
alton Counsel Lambert explained that
in view Of the pending litigation with
the company the city must not do
anything which might work an estop
pc against itself in the suit started
few years ago
General Iarries at the light com
pany explained that his company Is
voluntarily changing certain districts
from overhead to underground sys-
tenn He added that il the city should
stop the conduit work now under
way his company will be required to
discharge seventy workmcn
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-06
NEBRASKA GRAIN
IN FINE CONDITION
Crop Reports of Burlington and
Northwestern Show a Well
Distributed Rainfall
WHEAT BEGINNING TO HEAD

The weekly crop report OF the
Burlington and Northwestern, the
two Omaha roads that during the
growing season keep in touch with
the farming community by having
their agents gather statistics among
the farmers, sending them in to head
quarters, indicate that all kinds Of
grain throughout Nebraska could not
be in better condition The two re-
ports are for the week ending last
Saturday and cover practically the
whole of the crop area of the state
According to the crop reports Of
the two railroads. the rainfall OF last
week while not heavy, was sufficient
and we'll distributed over the state.
The Burlington figures the crop
conditions on basis Of 100 per cent
for perfect, making comparisons with
the same date of last week. By d.
visions the figures are
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-06
Wheat is Uninjured.

Wheat all over the state IS begin
ming to head, at good height, and. ae-
cordlng to the reports, is not being
injured in any way by insects, rust, or
wind
Except IN the extreme northern
portions OF the state, corn planting
has been completed. In the southern
and central sections il is up and many
Of the fields have been cultivated the
first time The Burlington reports
that around Aurora and Table Rock
and in portions of Thsycr county a
considerable acreage has been re-
planted. due TO the fact that by rea-
son OF wet weather, some of the seed
rotted in the ground
1t is asserted that over the entire
state there was never a time at this
season OF the year when corn had a
better start than now
The potato, sugar beet and all root
crops are making good progress, with
the acreage fully up to the normal
Generally the first cutting Of al
falfa has been completed, or nearly
so, and the forage has gone into the
stock in nearly prime condition.
Fruit prospects continue excellent,
with large crop Of strawberries
being gathered and put upon the mar
ket,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-06
Chicago Board Of
Trade Closes, But
Omaha Stays on Job

The Omaha Grain exchange has
demonstrated it can continue in bust
ness no matter what other grain mar
kets may do. In Illinois Monday was a
holiday and consequently there was
no session of the Chicago Board Of
Trade The Omaha exchange, how
ever, opened the same as usual and
quickly disposed of the seventy-seven
carloads OF wheat, eighty-seven OF
corn and forty-six OF oats.
On the Omaha floor wheat was
cent off. selling at 82@o6 cents: corn
was "a cent up, selling at $1,000 cents,
and oats was a cent up, selling at
35HM36H cents per bushcl.
The weekly statement Of grain
stocks on hand in elevators shows an
increase over the corresponding date
OF one year ago. The greatest in
crease is in wheat, there being almost
100000 bushels more in storage. The
figures on the various kinds OF grain
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-06
Thieves Put in a
Busy Sunday Night

Several Sunday night burRlaries
were reported TO the police, the ma
jority Of the ''jobs" being in the 100
block on South Sixteenth street
Thieves entered the home OF T.
A. Marshall. 1929 Mason street, and
stole jewelry valued at 500, it was
reported. Entrance to the house was
Gained through a cellar window.
The home of Rev. 6. Harvalis. 1909
South Sixteenth street, was robbed
of $500. An open window gave evil
dence of how the burglar or bur
glars entered.
The sum of 1887 was the reward
of house-breakers who entered the
home of L. +. Eastand, 1908 South
Sixteenth street, entrance being
gained through a pantry window.
When {. i. Marsh, 1927 South
Sixteenth street, heard noise in his
room, he reached under his pillow,
directed the rays Of Hashlight
toward a dressing tapIc and discov-
cred two men ransacking his effects
The burglars fed when Mr.. Marsh
sprang from his bed.
The police are confident that the
three other Jobs" were pulled by
the same two men.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-06
A. D. Brandeis Fine
After Operation
For Appendicitis

A D. Brandeis, head Of the Bran.
deis interests in Omaha, is reported
as doing splendidly following an OPP
Grafton for appendicitis in New York
City Saturday Mr.. Brandeis left
Omaha last week after arranging for
the purchase Of the two lots on Doug
las street for the new athletic club.
lie stopped off at Glenn Springs, N
VI, TO visit with Mrs Brandeis, who
is there recovering from a slight all
ment. While at the springs Mr..
Brandeis was taken suddenly i'll and
was FASTENED TO New York, where
he arrived Saturday morning. lie
was hurried to hospital, where he
was opearted upon yesterday morn
ing.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-06
MRS. SMITH REELECTED
REGENT OF THE DAUGHTERS

Patriotic education is to be the
work Of Major Isaac Sadler chapter
Of the Daughters of the American
Revolution for next year A commit
tee will investigate each public school
the City mission, Detention home and
other institutions and present large
eight-foot flag wherever there is
none.
Mrs. William Archibald Smith was
reelected regent at the annual meet
ing held Saturday. Mrs. Earl 4.
Stanfield is vice regent; Mrs. Sam
ucl K. Hanford, recording secretary;
Miss Carolyn Barkalow, correspond
ing secretary; Miss Ruth Ganson,
treasurer; Mrs. J. ?. Weir, registrar.
Miss Ida NJ. Crowell, historian, and
Miss Cassie Roys, chaplain.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-06
LETTERS TAKES UP THE
RElNS AS GENERAL MANAGER

General Manager LETTERS OF The
Union Pacific was an the Job bright
and early directing the affairs of the
railroad as clueicutly ss he would Il
lie had held ihe position an bis life
His personal pApfFs and The records
81 the office had been moved over
aBd DE ogsup0ed lbe desk ~ his
pfelfcessor Charles Ware resigned
There r 90 staugt BOZ tht office
lofet oi che general manager y s.
Skies who tur wears h8a been a.
sistan tn the general manager CuH.
iiunmg iU iht same position Wth
General MafAztf lfiifrs
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-06
How You May Change
Your Face Completely

ANY woman not satisfied with her com
plexion can easily remove II and have a new
one. The thin veil Of sitting half-desd
euticle is nm remembrance and should he ro-
moved 20 give the fresh, vigorous. young
skin underneath q chance TO show itself and
70 breathe There's q simple, old-fashioned
remedy which will always do the work. Get
an ounce ~ pnre mereolized wax from your
druRgist snd apply II Mt night like cold
cream, washing " off In the morning. The
wax will gently absorb all the lifeless skin
and leave a healthy and beautiful complexion,
rs fresh as child's, Naturally " takes
With II all such facial hemishes as freckles.
moth patches, sallowness, liver spots, PIN
pies. II is pleasant 10 use, and economical.
The face 80 treated soon looks years
Younger
TO keep the skin free from wrinkles
there's nothing quite so good 40 the old re-
liable saxolite lotion. II is only necessary
10 dissolve an ounce Of powdered sasolite
IN a half pint Of witch hazel and battle the
face IN this ss required Advertisement.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-06
Kountze Memorial
Makes Great Record
In Last Five Years

A handsome folder has Just been is
sued by the Kountze Memorial Luth-
efan church commemorative the com
pletion OF five years under the pastor
ate Of Rev DR. Oliver d. Baltzly.
The folder is eaptioned, Five Won
derful Years" and perusal OF the fig
ures bears ont the caption. The in
crease in membership, in the number
OF weddings, baptsms and funerals:
the growth Of the contributions to
benevolence and to the financial foun-
dation Of the church; the organization
OF new societies and so on are aston
ishing
Nothing to equal the growth Of this
church in these FIVE years is 10 be
found in any Lutheran church in this
county, and probably in no church OF
any other denomination.
New members have been received
to the number of $3.50; contributions
for all purposes amounted to over
SOL 900 Here are interesting figures
and facts from the church records
covering DR.. Baltzly's pastorate:
Infant Members
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-06
First Complaint
Under Delinquent
Alimony Statute

The first case to be tried against
an almony delinquent as provided
for by the law enacted by the last
legislature, will be heard in district
court this week when Thomas j.
Russell will be prosecuted
When District Judge Leslie granted
Mrs. Russell a divorce he also award
ed her $3.50 a month for the support
OF herself and children. Russell has
neglected TO pay the amount, and is
subject TO prosecution The law pro-
vides a punishment OF from three
months to year in the county Jail
County Attorney Magncy has filed
complaint against Russell, who is
employed at a local brewery.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-06
HUGE CROWD ENJOYS THE
BEAUTIES OF MANAWA

Another Decoration day crowd, es-
timated by Manager Edwards at
5000, trolleyed TO Manawa Sunday to
find recreation in the bathing, boating.
dancing and the many riding devices
operated there.
The concerts given by the Kiplin-
ger Fourth Regiment band, under the
direction of All Fairbrother, received
much applause This same organiza-
ton OF eighteen pieces also furnishes
the music in the large all room, in.
suring the dancer plenty Of high.
grade music.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-06
Saloons Not to Be
Closed Because of
The Bond Trouble

City Attorney Rine will report to
the city council Tuesday morning an
opinion that saloon licenses for this
year are not in jeopardy on account
OF financial embarrassment Of the III
linois Surety company, who ISSUED the
bonds for nearly all Of the Omaha sa.
looms.
Rev + A High superintendent OF
the Aut-Saloon league, advised the
city council that approximately $50
saloons should be closed and he re-
quested that they be closed
The saloons will not be closed
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-06
HARRY RYAN GETS CHANCE
TO EARN A NEW HAY HAT

A panama hat was waiting for Harry
Ryan if he could get sixty members
for the new Athletic club by last eve
ming Harry is captain of one OF the
hustling teams, Saturday his team
had total of fifty members and Tom
Quinlan, chairman Of the general
husting committee, offered to buy the
captain new lid II he could raise il
70 sixty BY this evening
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-06
HEM0RRHAGE OF LUNGS
CAUSES DEATH OF D0NEGAN

James Donegan, 1906 Leavenworth
street, assistant TO DR., d. c. Scott, a
veterinarian, died suddenly Sunday
afternoon while at work in his office.
Death was caused by hemorrhage
Of the lungs.
Mr. Donegan, who was 40 years old,
he'd lived in Omaha thirty-h five years.
He has brother in Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-06
City Will Supply
Juice for the Lights
Through Bemis Park

City council committee Of the whole
approved the proposition Of the city
supplying current for a special orna-
mental lighting system TO be installed
by property owners in the Bemis Park
district The city will pay a sum not
more than $500 a year in excess Of
the present cost of electric lighting
for this district The system to be
paid for by the property holders will
become the property Of the city upon
completion.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-06
Marguerite Diddock
Wins Tennis Title

Miss Marguerite Diddock defeated
Miss Bernice Schlotfeldt in the final
round for the women's tennis singles
championship at Bellevue college
Monday morning. 60 and o.
The championship had been con
coded to Miss Diddock from the be-
ginning, but all the other girls put up
q pucky fight to the last match. Miss
Schlotfeldt a freshman who has dis
played marked ability had worked
her way TO the finals, and there made
desperate but unavailing effort TO
check Miss Diddook's drive to victory.
To Miss Diddock, as winner OF the
womens singles Miss Bernice Miller
viii, Monday evening, present the
prize which she has offered hand
some loving cup
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-06
MRS. SMITH GOES TO THE
CHICAGO SUFF CONVENTION

Mrs Draper Smith leaves today
for Chicago to take part in the big
suffrage demonstrations in connection
with the Chicago republican conven-
ton Mrs Smith was formerly state
suffrage president
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-06

i75 communsd at nrst communion, June
1911.
1,24s continued at Easter 1916.
Present membership. 2,05b.
-Four hundred new members for
next Easter" is the goal which DR.
Baltzly and his associate pastor, Rev.
{, Franklin Koch, have set for the
coming year.