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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02

Wheat has taken a great tumble,
declining four and one-half cents Mon
day, selling on the local market for SO
cents. Uneasiness over the strained
relations between the United States
and Germany is said to be the cause
of the decline, altho it looks to man
up a tree that it is nothing but the
manipulations of those in control of
the market to freeze out the small
fry. Another cause advanced is the
shipping in of vast quantities of grain
to the United States from the Canad-
ian Northwest. One hundred cars
passed thru Grand Forks the other
day, having been shipped down from
Winnipeg and it is said that about
100000 bushels daily are coming into
the United States from that source.
Hundreds of our farmers have been
holding a good share of their wheat,
hoping for better prices and Waiting
for more favorable weather and bet
ter roads than we have had during the
winter months. Many say that they
will still hold for a better price, be-
lieving that eventually wheat will get
back to the high mark.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02
Plaza Smith has had a terrific fall
l., q. ant ,.;fh tho Mon Do ri 90 ol1o

Plaza Smith has had a terrific fall
ing out with the Non-Partisan League
and is now saying unkind things about
that organization. Smith accuses the
League of being in the hands of the
Socialist leaders and says that if the
League survives, the Socialist party in
the state will go to the bow-wows.
"Froggie" has been one of the main
supporters Of the League ever since it
was organized year ago, but since
the official organ of the League, the
Non Partisan Leader, showed him up
politically couple of weeks ago, he
has not been quite such an admirer of
the organization and he can be ex-
pected to knife it whenever an oppor-
tunity presents itself. From what the
Independent can learn about the Non
Partisan League, that organization de-
sires to keep professional politicians
in the background. When Smith wrote
a letter to one of the leaders recently,
proposing that he resort to a political
rick in order to place himself in pow
erful position to assist Smith, the
Leader exposed him. Smith never had
an opportunity of being elected COVER
nor anyway, but the editorial in the
Leader spoiled his chances Of getting
even a respectable vote. Smith is
more successful as a newspaper man
than as a politician.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02
It is a sure sign that spring is near

1t is sure sign that spring is near
ing when the suburbanite and the
dweller in the small town begins, \
look over the fruit end flower !
logucs he has received from enter ). .o-
ing seed and nursery firms. He first
of all gazes with admiration on the
colored plates which depict in allur-
ing colors the most beautiful flowers,
the most suculent vegetables and the
choicest fruit and as he thus gazes,
temptation seizes him and he sue
cumbs. Enthusiastically he selects
the seeds and trees he wants and such
is the suggestive influence of the pic
lures and the description, that his
runs riot and he can see
already his garden blooming and fruit
ing like very Garden of Eden. With
the eagerness of child he waits i'm
patiently for the goods to come and
for the ground to get into proper con-
dition and then-but that's different
story and that awaits the telling.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02

There isn't much doing in county
politics. Most of the candidates have
made their announcements and are
now "lying back on their oars" saw
ing their energy-and money-for a
fight that promises in some instances
to be unusually interesting. There is
one announcement that has not been
made yet, which will probably be made
public within a week or two, and that
is the announcement Of L. J. Palda,
Jr., for states attorney. The Judge
is one of the best known attorneys in
the state and one of the most capable
as well. With a man of his ability in
this position, those criminally bent
could we'll afford to think twice before
committing any depredations. The
Independent believes that Judge Palda
could be induced to become candi-
date for this office, altho it would
mean a considerable sacrifice to his ex-
tensive practice.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02
is MINOT DEAD?

In the latest Sears Roebuck catalog,
in the grave stone department, may be
found picture Of slab with the
word "Minot" engraved thereon. We
take exceptions with our friends
the Shears-Sawbuck people. Minot is
not dead, neither is she sleeping. We
will admit that our city may be dead
to the great catalog houses, our people
generally speaking patronize our wor-
thy local business houses and don't
have much use for mail order con-
Germs. Our millionaire mail order
friends would find that Minot is a
pretty lively corpse if they'd take the
trouble to investigate. We suggest
that they revise their catalog at the
earliest possible moment and place in
their graveyard department the names
of Devils Lake, Bismarck or Valley
City, instead of up-and-a-coming Mi
not.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02

One of the interesting features at
the primary election to be held thru
out the state March 81, will be the
contest for democratic national COM
mitteeman between the present incum-
bent, John Bruegger, of Williston, and
"Hans" H. Perry of Glendale. Brueg-
ger is democrat of the old school. A
fine fellow he is, but he has made a
host of political enemies because he
has failed to favor the county organ
izations in several instances. Perry,
on the other hand, is running on the
platform of giving the county organ
izations voice in matters political.
Perry will have considerable support
in Ward county.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02
ROOST THINGS.

Don't simply sit on your roost, but
come along and help US boost, for
better things of every kind, and leave
your kicking clothes behind. o let us
boost for better streets, and softer
beds and longer sheets; for smoother
laws and better lights, and shorter
winded blatherskites; for finer homes,
and larger trees, for bats and boots
and humble bees; for shorter hours
and longer pay, and fewer thistles in
our hay, for better grub, and bigger
pies, for two more moons to light the
skies. And let the wolves of war be
loosed on every man who doesn't
boost.-Walt Mason.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02

Governor Hanna returns to the state
this week after an absence of several
months in Europe. From a political
standpoint, the governors trip abroad,
was grave mistake. He was away at
the very time when his enemies were
mixing their most deadly doses of po-
litical poison and it will be well for
him to employ tester, so to speak.
History is made very quickly in North
Dakota, generally, and radical things
may occur during the course of two
or three months. 1t was frequently
predicted in the state papers last week
that the governor would probably
withdraw from the senatorial race
With both himself and McCumber in
the field, friends of the governor say
that defeat will be meted out to both.
If Hanna withdraws, progressive re-
publican clark horse" may be brot
out.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02

setting forth the amount Of personal es-
tate that has come to his hands, ana the
outstanding against said deceased, and
the expenses of administration, a de-
scription Of all the real estate Of which
said deceased died seized, and the con-
to tt'i him granted to sell the following de-:
scribed land belonging to the estate Of
The southwest quarter OF the north
east quarter, the south half Of the north
west quarter, and the lot numbered four,
north of range "a west Of the nth prin-
cpal meridian, located in Ward County
and State Of North Dakota.
land Apf IS sne rR by sherifs certi
cate of sale dated April 10, 1915, in the
sum of $1016.75 and that it Is neces-
sary that the same be taken care of SO
amount of said certificate be not lost to
said estate; and whereas it appears from
said petition that it will be for the best
interest of said estate that said LANDS
And it appearing by said petition, that
there is not sufficient money or personal
estate in the hands OF said executor :s1 , to
and the legacies provided for in said will
and that 1t is necessary, in order to pay
the same, to sell said real estate:
petition be heard and considered by the
Judge of the County Court Of the said
County Of Ward at the court rooms of
said Court, in the County Court House,
in the City Of Minot in said County, on
the Sth day of April, A. d. 1915, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon Of said day.
1t is further ordered, that all per-
sons interested in said estate, appear be,
fore the Judge Of this Court at said
time and place. and then and there show
cause, if any there be, why said petition
should not be granted.
BY the Court
WILLIAM MURRAY,
(SEAL) Judge of the County Court.
Dated this goth day Of February, A. D.
1916.
Let service Of the above Order be
made by publication hereof in the Ward
County Independent, a weekly newspa-
per published at Minot in said County in
the issues of March 2, 9, 16 and 23rd,
and that copy hereof be mailed to each
of the heirs at law and legatees named in
said petition to their addresses as shown
in said petition, such mailing to be done
in the manner provided by law and on or
before March 4th, A. D. 1916, and that
personal service hereof be made on the
Carl Lindberg, as Treasurer
of Ward County, North Dakota.
WILLIAM MURRAY,
(SEAL) Judge of said County Court.
S-2-t4
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02

Public sales in Ward county are reg
ular functions The farmers who are
arranging for sales, have learned that
it pays to advertise those events we'll.
A few dollars extra spent for advertis-
ing must certainly bring good re-
turns for the money invested. Half
page and page sale ads. ore frequently
seen in the Independent and where the
sales are thus advrtised, it matters
little whether bills are posted or not
The readers sit at thir own fresides
and look over the paper carefully and
read over the list of property offered
for sale. Advertising pays farmers
just the same as it pays merchants.
When they have anything to sell, they
want the public to know about it.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02

Germany announced recently that
beginning with March 1 she will SUBJ
marine all armed enemy ships with
out warning. This policy has brot a
storm of disapproval from Uncle Sam
and all Americans are warned not to
take passage on any of these vessels.
Considering the present strained re-
lations between the two countries, the
death of another American might
bring about the very thing that we all
hope may be avoided.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02
GRONNA MAKES STARTLING
STATEMENT.

Washington, Feb. 24.-Increased
prices of harvester binder Irvine will
cost American farmers $25,OOO,OOO,
Senator A. J. Gronna declared today
before the senate agricultural commit
tee which is investigating the sisal in
dustry in Yucatan, alleged to be con-
trolled by the International Harvester
company. An agreement had been
made, he said, that the price the COM
ing year should be raised from cents
to II cents pound for the raw pro-
ducts.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02

Uniform gowns for girl members of
the high school graduating class are
contemplated by the board of educa-
ton of the Bismarck school. The
board ought to go one step farther
and decree that no girl should receive
her diploma unless she makes her own
graduating gown. The elimination
Of unnecessary expense in graduation
gowns and the elimination of rivalry
among the girls are excellent reasons
for the action Of the board in this mat
ter.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02
NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION 101
LICENSE TO SELL Real. ESTATE.

LICENSE TO SELL 1EAL ESTATE.
State of North, Dakota, County Of Ward
In County Court, Before Hon. William
In the Matter Of the Estate of Alice o,
Frank snR~ ?. Wiri gsfei Petitioner,
Emmett P. browning, Nettie M. Wright
Root, Fern A. Browning Depochee,
Carl Lin dbeT as Treasurer of Ward
Notice 81 Hearing ri Petition Tor License
to Sell Real Estate.
The State Of North Dakota to the Above
Named Respondents and All Persons
You are hereby notified that a petit
ton of Frank P. Wright, as ex;;
sfHter O. ths late last Of the VIZ City OF
Fresno, in the County Of Fresno and
State of California, deceased. has been
filed in, this Court, therein petitioning
rected to sell real estate belonging to
said decedent's estate, described as fol-
lows, to-wit:
The southwest quarter of the north
west quarter. and the lot numbered four,
all of section three in township 1874,
north of range "a west Of the fifth prin-
cipal meridian, located in Ward County
That said petition will be heard by
this Court on Saturday, the Sth day of
April, A. D. 1916, at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon of that day, at the Court rooms
Of this Court, in the Court House, in the
City of MinOt, County Of Ward and State
of North Dakota.
And you and each of you are hereby
cited and required then and there to be
and appear before this Court and show
cause. if any you have, why this petit
ton should not be granted
BY the Court,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02

Ii a recent issue of the Bismarck
Public Opinion, the printer got hold
of some plate two years old and print
ed it, ripping State Treasurer John
Steen cup the back" The paper apol-
ogized in it's next issue, regretting
that the mistake occurred and said
that Treasurer Steen is O. K, etc. It's
a good plan to kill off all plate matter
at least once a year, besides, the
houses that furnish the matter may
want to get it returned some time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02
Annual Inspection of Commandery.

The annual inspection of DeMolay
Commandery No. 10, X. T., was held
Tuesday evening. Herbert Proctor
Grand Generalissimo of the Grand
Lodge Of North Dakota, was the in
speeding officer. Grand Capt. General
Wolbert Of New Rockford accom-
panied the inspecting officer. At $50
sumptous turkey dinner was served
in the banquet hall and later the Tenn
pie degree was conferred on candi-
date. The inspecting officer compli-
mented the work highly. Talks were
given by Messrs. Proctor and Wolbert
and members of the local order.
Among the visitors were Senator J.
A. Englund, of Kenmare, and Rev. N.
E. Ellsworth, Past Eminent Command
err, now of Williston.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02

North Dakota, although one of the
new states Of the union, ranks third
in the amount spent per capita for
educational purposes, while New
York, the wealthiest and most popu-
lous state in the United States, takes
the sixteenth place.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02

An increase of SIG, 145,519.83 in
the resources of the banks of North
Dakota in a year is the remarkable
showing made by the $50 state banks
and four trust companies in reports
to the state bank examiner. Sixteen
million dollars of the increase in re-
sources is represented by increased
deposits, the gain in deposits subject
to check being $11,226,392.85.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02

1t is a great thing to know so much
about microbes, germs and what not,
but the folks Of a former generation
who were ignorant Of such things,
were saved a lot of worry.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02

said petition to their addresses as shown
in said petition, such mailing to be done |
before March 4th, A. D. 1916, and that
personal service hereof be made on the !
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02

defendant, Carl Lindberg, as Treasurer
of Ward County, North Dakota.
WILLIAM MURRAY,
(SEAL) Judge Of said County Court
3-2-t4 sE
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02
WILLIAM MITRRAY

(SEAL) Judge of the County Court.
Let service Of this Citation be
made by publication hereof in the Ward
County Independent, a weekly newspa-
per published at Minot in said County in
and that copy hereof be mailed to each
of the heirs at law and legatees named in
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02
LETTER FROM PRESIDENT OF
CITY COMMISSION ENDORSING
THE BABY WEEK CAMPAIGN

To the Citizens of Minot:
A large number of public-spirited
men and women of the city have ar
ranged to cooperate with the depart
ment of public health and other or
CARNATIONS especially interested in the
welfare of little children and have des-
ignated the week beginning March 3,
as time in which to make special
effort to interest all citizens in doing
those things which tend to the i'm
provement of conditions and influences
surrounding the little children of the
city.
/ therefore ask all citizens of Minot
to cooperate with the committee in
charge of the work of arranging for
this Baby Week, and Il direct that the
department of public health and char
tiles of the city shall make a special
effort to render a helpful service in
this behalf.
In witness whereof l have hereunto
set my hand and the seal of the city
of Minot this 10Th day of February,
1916.
(Signed) w. S. SHAW,
President of Board of
(SEAL) City Commissioners.
ORDER HEARIN0 PETITION XO1
SALE or LAND.
State Of North Dakota, County of Ward
In County Court, Before Hon. William
Murray Judge
In the Matter Of the Estate Of Alice q.
Browning, Deceased.
Frank p. Wright, Petitioner,
vs..
Emmett p Browning, Nettie M. Wright
Murdoch, Don p. Wright, Nellie r.
Root, Fern A. Browning Depochee,
County, North Dakota, Respondents.
Order Rearing Petition for sale Of Land.
On reading and fling the petition OF
Frank p. Wright, Executor OF the last
will Of Alice O. Browning, deceased,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-07-15

that if the skeletons of similar mon
.sters are found there is no reason
why they should have only lived
moved and had their being before man
was placed upon the earth, as scien-
lists tell us.
But to return to sharks. 1t may not
De generally known that these terrify-
ing creatures have at times been
known to proceed up the Potomac
within fifty miles or less OF Alex
lndria. Such, however have been OF
he less dangerous variety which, it
S alleged, VIII not attack live per
son. That may be, but when the fin Of
one (this is about all that can be
5een) begins to move toward bath
,r he realizes it is time to pull for
he shore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-07-15
; SAMUEL II. LUNT, Auctioneer
Auction SALE OF AZ DESIRABLE
COLONIAL HOME

Pursuant to the terms of a deed of
trust bearing date on May !, 1905,
and duly recorded among the land
records Of the City of Alexandra,
Virginia; in Deed Book No. 50, page
sag. default having been made in
tfs payment of the sum secured there
by, the undersigned Trustee, pursuant
to the terms of said deed of trust,
will offer for sale at public auction
on the premises, on Tuesday, July %,
1916, at IL o'clock A. M, that des-
sirable residence and lot located at
the northwest corner of Duke and
St. Asaph Streets, in the City of
Alexandria, Virginia, bounded and
described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of
said Streets and running thence with
Duke Street and binding thereon l23
feet 5 inches, more or less, to an al
icy, with the use of said alley; thence
northwardly parallel to St. Asaph
Street and binding on said alley 50
feet 1-2 inches; thence eastwardly
parallel to Duke Street 1913 feet 5
inches to st. Asaph Street; and
thence with st. Asaph Street to the
point of beginning.
The house on this property has d
southern exposure, and is in first
class condition. It is one of the old
colonial houses of the City, with orr
ginal interior woodwork and carving
in perfect condition. The lot is an
unusually large one with side alley
and stable suitable for garage.
The property can be inspected at
any time by applying for keys to
Richard Gibson, esq.,, King and AL
fred Streets, or at 700 Duke Street.
A substantial loan can be obtained
on the property.
This property will be offered for
sale, first, in five separate parcels,
as follows-The residence with the
corner lot 40 feet on Duke Street by
sS feet 1-2 inches on st. Asaph
Street, then three separate lots each
facing 20 feet on Duke Street with
a depth of So feet 8 1-2 inches, and
then one lot improved by the stable
facing % feet inches onDuke
Street with depth of SO feet 3 1-2
inches, and binding on a ten foot al
ley. The highest bids will be received
on the separate parcels, and then the
property will be offered for sale as
a, whole.
Terms of sale-CASH. Conveyance
ing at the cost Of the purchaser.
GARDNER l.. BOOTEIE, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-07-15
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
PREMIER CARRIER OF THE
- SOUTH
IN EFFECT MARCH /, 1916

: N. B.-FollowIng schedule fgurea
are published only as information
not guaranteed.
Trains leave Union Station, Alex,
andria.
1877 A. NJ, Daily-Local between
Washington and Danyille, delivers
connection daily except Sunday at
Orange to C and o., No. 403 for Cor
louisville and Richmond.
SAT A. NJ. Daily-Local for Har-
risonburg and way stations. Buffet
parlpr car.
GIT A. NJ. Daily-Mail train,
coaches for Manassas, Warrenton,
Orange, Lynchburg, Greensboro and
Charlotte.
1922 A. M. .Daily-U. S. Fast
Mail stops only for passengers to
;Soints at which scheduled to stop
Coaches and Sleeping cars to Atlanta,
New Orleans, Birmingham. Sleeping
car Salisbury to Ashvillc. Coaches
for Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Dan.
Vile, Greensboro, and Charlotte.
4:22 ?. NJ. Daily-Local for Char
lottesville connecting at Calyerton for
Warrenton.
4:52 P. M. Daily-Birmingham
Special. Sleeping cars between New
York, Atlanta, Admission, Birmingham
and Augusta. Through first class
coaches between Washington, Allan
ia and Birmingham. Dining car SER
vice. Tourist to California daily.
1902 p. M.-Local for Harrison
burg and way Stations on Manassas
branch. Pullman Buffet parlor GERS.
5:22 p. NJ. Local fer Warrcnton.
tit p. NJ. Daily-Augusta Special.
Through train with sleeping cars to
Charlotte, Columbia, Aiken and Au-
gusta. Through Sleeping cars to Ash
vile.
1902 P. NJ. Washington
and Chattanooga Limited (via Lynch
burg) FRS class coaches and sleep
ing cars to Roanoke, Knoxville, Chat
tanooga, Sleeper to New Orleans,
Washington to Roanoke, Dining car
service.
11:O2 p. NJ. Daily-New York and
New Orleans Limited. All Pullman
train. Club and Observation cars to
New Orleans. Dining car service.
4:27 A. NJ. Daily-Mcmphis spc-
cial, Sleeping cars and coaches for
Roanoke, Knoxville, Nashville, Chat.
tanooga, and Memphis. Dining car
service. Washington sleeping cars
open 10 p. m.
For detailed schedule figures, tickets
reservations. ETC., apply to
S. D. SHELTON
Union ticket agent. Alexandria, Va,
E. II. COAPMAN. Vice-Pres., and
gen. Manager.
II. i. CARY, Gcnl Pass, Agent.
w. II. TAYLOE. Pass. Traffic Mgr.
C. w. WESTBURY, Gen. Agent.
705 18th Street, N. w. Washington
d. C.