The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-08-10

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The steady growth of Logan contin-
ues. Hans Ross, who has added meat
market to his rapidly increasing store
business, and the juicy T-bone, or saw.
DRY roast will henceforth be obtainable
in your home town. The support of
the community should reward the en-
terprise.
Miss Ruth Akers of Glasgow, Mont,
is enjoying the hospitality of her cou-
sin, Mrs. F. E. Cook of Oak Grove
farm.
Ed Whitfield, young, handsome and
debonair, firing Of the placidness Of
existence in this garden of Eden, de-
parted on Wednesday for Kincorth,
Sask. "Doc," as he is Familiarity
known by host of friends, took
team along, thus making sure of a re-
turn trip.
Master Randall Gard and Fred Clark
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. C.
Gard. Randall experienced a truly
narrow escape during the recent storm
at Balfour. He was busy milking,
when the barn was demolished by the
violence of the elements, killing the
hired man, several head of cattle. in
GLIDING the COW little Randall was
stripping.
The Rev. James Wilson, accompan-
led by his wife and family, were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Myers
several days during the past week.
These good folk journeyed from Bell
ingham, Wash, by auto, spending two
days in sightseeing in Yellowstone
Park, and another two looking after
their farm interests in Montana, the
entire trip taking but nineteen days,
including stoppages. They carried a
complete and Beautifully compact
camping outfit, and are enjoying the
charm and variety the experience af-
fords. The party left on Friday for
Waukon, Iowa, where Mrs. Wilson will
visit, while her husband continues his
wanderings eastward 1t is pleasing
to reflect that though the course chos-
en- embraced some Of the show spots
of the continent, for Simple scenic
beauty. Logan has few peers.
Brady & Myers, successors to J. C.
Gard and Son, have received a con-
signment Of shoes, which would sug-
gest that it is their intention to spe-
cialize in modern footwear. The gen
eral stock has been added to and we
understand that the already commod-
ious premises will shortly be con-
sideraby enlarged.
The Logan Hall is proving of bene-
fit to each and every section of the
community as the town grows the
foresight of those responsible for the
erection of what is admittedly one of
the best buildings Of its kind in the
county, will be more widely appreciat-
ed. The Latter Day Saints hold Sun
day school at eleven and we rejoice to
find that recent convert who but a
few moons ago deemed it duty to
warn the chosen Of the danger of lis
tening to the Word ina building not
set apart and consecrated, is now Sab
bath day janitor at the Hall. The
lack of liberation ofttimes makes US
appear painfully ridiculous.
Mage Ross, who farmed in this
neighborhood several seasons, was
visitor on Tuesday. The report that
hail had completely destroyed his crop
was exaggerated.
A dance, successful, both socially
and financially, was held at the Hall on
Friday night. The elite of Surrey,
Sawyer and Velva tripped the light
fantastic till the ROSTERS sounded
reveille. The directors announce a Sc
lect dance for August 10.
Sawyer is on the 500, a quiet, inof-
fensive little village the world is apt
to overlook Feeling keenly this in
significance. the wise men of the vii
lage determined that the attention of
their neighbors must regardless Of
consequences, be at once attracted. So
in solemnly severe terms. the youth of
Sawyer, and their dads likewise are
publicly reproached for a fierce pro-
strike terror to all but the most hard
ened. is published broadcast through
the medium of a classic which reaches
some Of the people part of the time
Sawyer is again spoken of.
Lest there be any among us who
know it not, let it be modestly men
toned that J. I. Brady has an Indian
motorcycle, with attachments. This
item is to convey news to those who
reside within the three-mile limit, for
the machine speaks for itself up to
that range, and is almost equal to an
Overland engine, as a means of dis
turbing the slumbers of the weary.
Mrs. David Forbes returned from
Kincorth, Sask., on Monday where she
has been enjoying visit with her son,
Allan, and his good helpmeet.
John Myers is a potato specialist
He has about eight acres Of the in
dispensable murphy" believes in sea-
sonable planting and persistent cult
walton. From less than an acre he has
already sold s217 worth of potatoes,
the quality of which has earned him an
enviable reputation. John, with ten
acres. most seasons clears more than
wheat farmers net from a quarter.
Mrs. Oliver Saugstad Of Riverside
avenue. will entertain the members Of
the Good Samaritan Aid on Thursday
afternoon, August II. A cordial in
vitation is extended to all interested
in the work Of the organization
One of the greatest weaknesses of
human nature, Addison considers, is
a mutabjlity of temper and inconsist-
ency with ourselves. That changeable-
ness and instability of character, with
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