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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-09-21

Foxholm. Mr.. Karels was brother-in-
law of the late Frank Flemming, who
died recently as the result of a binder
accident. -
Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Finseth of East
wood Park. are the happy parents of
a daughter born Sunday.
Mrs. F. J. Whitman left today for
New Ulm, Mimi, called there by the
serious illness of her mother.
A marriage license was issued to
Howard Rasmussen of Standard, Alta,
and Miss Sophie Paulson of Ward
county.
E. B. McCutcheon, chief game war
den, has returned from a long scout
ing trip across the Missouri in McKen-
zie county.
L. S. Click from east Of the city,
threshed 20 bushels of wheat per acre
which graded No. 4, selling for $1.38
per bushel.
Editor George Smith and his father,
who have been farming at Plaza,
threshed a crop of 500 bushels of tim
othy seed this year.
A. H. Thomas, the we'll known
Granville auctioneer, was a business
visitor in the city Saturday. He is
kept very busy this fall.
P. L. Hodge and family have moved
to Bordulac, N. D., where Mr.. Hodge
has charge of an elevator Minot
loses this excellent family most re-
luctantly.
Erick Hustad bought the original
Seaton quarter section farm two miles
southwest Of the city from Mrs. w. w
Tyler for $55 per acre and will occupy
the place.
The fire department was called out
Saturday morning on account of 9
blaze in one Of Doc Renner's shacks
occupied by niger in the western
part Of the city.
Miss Lou Mabin, who has been Wis.
iting her parents several days, left to.
day for her farmstead near Parshall
Miss Freda Atthew, stenographer al
Sinkler's office, accompanied her for E
short visit.
L. A. Tyron Of Sawyer was in the
city Saturday. Mr.. Tyron tells Us
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-09-21

extensive travels he says that he never
visited city of 10000 inhabitants
that had the get-up to it that Minot
has.
Geo. Hodge has returned from the
Mexican border, where he went as a
member of Co. D and will be employ
ed at the postoffice.
Andrew Jackson, prosperous
Schafer farmer, was arrested for
shooting a $50 dog belonging to his
step son, H. H. Stole.
Frost did considerable damage in
northern Iowa last Thursday night,
damaging garden sass and corn that
was not fully matured.
! Following the increase in the cost
of flour, Minot's leading bake shops
have increased the price of bread
from ten to twelve cents a loaf.
Ole Knutson is back from his old
home in Norway where he visited six
months. His brother, Christ, remain
ed in Norway. Ole says wages are
good at his old home and people are
happy. He says that on his return he
could plainly hear the roar of the cam
non from Kirkwell, Eng, the roar be-
ing kept up for three hours one night.
Ole had not been home for thirteen
years.
N. H. Johnson of Foxholm was in
the city Monday with his daughter,
Grace, who is attending high school.
Mr.. Johnson and family will leave in
short time for Melaval, Sask., where
Mr.. Johnson will engage in the mer-
camille business. He was a merchant
in Iowa until coming to North Dakota
IA years ago. Mr.. Johnson and fam
lily have many friends who regret to
see them leave.
Reuben Stredwick, 70 years of age,
has been stacking wheat all week long
and makes the younger men hustle to
keep up with him. They tell story
on Reuben. He walked to Minot not
long ago from his home, ten miles
down the river and asked how he got
along, he replied, "Fairly we'll. made
pretty good time, but when I got to
the city limits I saw the sign only
10 Miles an Hour and had to slow
down."
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-09-21

that his venerable father, Rev. A. L.
Tyron Of Wesley, Ia, is 81 years Of
age and hale and hearty. He has been
Mason since he became rs years 6f
age. q
J. D. Yoder of Surrey will hold "a
big farm sale and retire. His son,
Jesse, will farm the home place. Mr.
Yoder has farmed in Ward county IA
years and has made plenty of money
which enables him to retire. He has
built fine home in Surrey.
Atty. R. H. Grace and sons, Alonzo
and Virgil, Of Mohall are in the city
today. The sons are enroute to the
state university at Grand Forks where
Alonzo begins his last year in the Arts
course and Virgil enters the institu-
ton. Mr.. Grace is Justly proud of his
sons, two manly lads.
Editor and Mrs. w. H. Francis of
Velva were callers in the city Satur-
day. They recently made 600-mile
tour of the state in the editors Peace
Boat and Mr. Francis, hearing that all
good ships used ballast. carried about
a hundred pounds of his printing Of
flee equipment in the rear of his car
Charlie Lewis, after visiting old
time friends, departed for White Fish
Mont, his home. Charlie, who is. an
old-time hunter, invites his friends out
to Montana to hunt elk A hunter is
allowed, to shoot one elk in the season
which opens Oct. /, lasting 60 days
He will guarantee any hunter to get
an elk. The Montana license is S25.
Charles Peters from north of the
city will soon hold a farm sale. He
has rented his farm to his son, viii.
liam, and will take we'll earned va.
cation. He will spend the winter al
his former home in Illinois. Mr.. Peters
has farmed in Ward county for the
past seven years and he has made 6
good deal of money. He is considered
one of our very best farmers.
T. E. Hagen, formerly chief of 20
lice of Minot and one of our early
pioneers, is visiting friends. Mr.. Hager
resides in Minneapolis where he il
connected with the Marvel Machinery
| Co. He was special agent for thu
Great Northern for years and in hi.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-09-21
ALL WRONG

The Mistake Is Made by Many Mino(
Citizens.
Look for the cause of backache.
To be cured you must know the
cause.
It it's weak kidneys you must set
the kidneys working right.
A Minot resident tells you how.
j. M. Horst, 815 Washington St..
Minot, says: "For a long time, the
action of my kidneys was irregular
I had severe, cutting pains across my
kidneys and dull, bearing-down pain
through my hips, loins and limbs
Doan's Kidney Pills in short time
completely cured the attack"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-09-21

OVER TWO YEARS LATER, Mr..
Horst said: sometimes my kidneys
are weak and I can hardly pass the
kidney secretions. Doan's Kidney
Pills always help me-"
Price Soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Mr.. Horst has twice publicly recon-
mended. Foster-Milburn Co., Props,
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-09-21
MINOT and VICINITY

E. A. Dunn, the dairyman, is build
ing a COW barn 34x5O feet.
]. S. Patterson, newspaper magnate
from Mountrail county, was visitor
in the city Tuesday.
Charlie T. Nelson, a prosperous
brady farmer, is moving to Minot,
having rented his farm.
Henry Karels of Ortonville, Mimi,
is visiting at the Flemming home at
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-09-21

100000 City Improvements for 1916
The city Of Minot has made more
than 100000 in improvements during
the year 1916, q total expenditure Of
$50 for each of it's inhabitants. OF
these improvements, 5000 ,906.34 were
spent for paving.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-09-21

Nia0' Hid Il Tanning {
425 Front St. Phone 10 Hinot, ~.
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-05

The fourteenth wedding anniver-
sary of Rev. ]. H. Gardner and wife
was celebrated at the parsonage on
Friday evening, April 2Sth. More
/ than two hundred persons were pres
: ent from the three charges and many
appreciative gifts were received. Mu-
sic was rendered for the occasion
Refreshments of ice cream and cake
were served to all present Ample
provision had been made for all pres
ent as well as the sick in the town.
After delightful evening the guests
departed wishing the host and host
ess many returns of the day.
Preaching at Slaughter Neck Sun
day morning at 10:30, and at Cedar
Neck at 3 p. m. Services at Lincoln
at 1880 p. m. Mrs. Ella George, the
State officer of the W.C.T.U. Of
Pennsylvania, will make an address
and music appropriate for the occa-
sion will be rendered.
A very elaborate wedding took
place on April oath at four o'clock
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
.C. Kohlenberg. when their daughter
May became the bride of Clarence
Wilson, youngest son of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Wilson. The ceremony was
performed by Rev Gardner of the
Lincoln church. Miss Emma Car
penter was brides maid and Harvey
Wilson was the best man, while Mrs.
Clarence Plummer played the we'd
ding march. The bride was dressed
in beautiful dress of white silk en-
broidered crepe. After the ceremony
a reception took place. The house
was prettily decorated for the occa-
sion. Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson will re-
side on a farm near Jeffersons Cross
Roads
On Monday evening April oath a
number of friends of Charles Kohl
enburg, Jr., gathered together and
gave large surprise party and a ser
enade. The party was invited in and
refreshments were served.
Mrs. Charles Clendaniel and child
rem, Of Milton, are visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs Charles Kohlen-
berg as are also Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Kohlenberg. Jr.. of Philadelphia and
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Plummer and
son.
Mrs. Clarence Plummer of Slaugh-
ter Beach has been guest at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Horace
Workman.
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-05
LINCOLN CITY.

George Derrickson and wife and
Willard H. Clendaniel and wife mo-
tored to Camden, N. j., on Satur-
day. returning on Monday.
Mrs. Harry Hatfield and children
returned to Camden on Thursday af-
ter a brief visit.
Mrs. Edward is slowly improving
Robert Carey is quite i'll with the
pneumonia.
Mrs. Mary Carey and Mrs. Harvey
Carey spent Tuesday with Wesley
Bennett and family.
The Ladies' Aid will hold their
semi-annual business meeting with
Mrs. Eurie Donovan Saturday even
ing. May 18th.
Mrs. Ella George will speak in the
Lincoln NJ. E. Church Sunday even
ing May 7th. at 1880 D. m. A cordial
invitation is extended to all to be
present.
Rev. L. A. Bennett and wife at
tended the fourteenth wedding ami
versary Of Rev. Jas. H. Gardner and
wife on Friday evening.
The Lincoln public school will
close Friday, May 18th.
Jas. Morgan has purchased a new
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-05
Bridge Contract Awarded.

J Bids for building the Nortons Mill
bridge were opened and read as fol-
lows: W. L. Cahall, Jr., $2,54S.OO:
H. f. Clendaniel, S2,447.OO; Rocco
De Gregory. $2,442.0O; j. Earl Hud-
son, S2,029.00; Luten Bridge Com
pany, $1,7830.00 The bid of ] Earl
Hudson was accepted and he was
awarded the contract of building the
bridge by vote of to 4. The clerk
of peace was instructed to prepare
bond.
A. H. Watson. collector of Seventh
District for year 1914, was allowed
the sum Of S1S2.S0 as excess tax and
the sum of $76.49 as delinquent tax
for said year.
New Road Not Accepted.
The committee appointed at last
meeting to view road in Indian River
hundred made an unfavorable report
and recommended the said road be
not accepted.
Victor A. Moore. Levy Courtman
from the Fourth District, was allow
ed the sum Of $500 as extra road
money for that district.
G. A. Morrison of Greenwood was
allowed the sum of $500 as a rebate
on county taxes for the year 1915.
A motion to authorize A. H. Me-
gee, Levy COurtman of the Tenth
District, to build a county road from
the proposed bridge to span the gov
eminent canal at Rehoboth, said road
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-05

will be glad to meet all the people
in our community interested in ag-
riculture. The meeting will be held
in the town hall at II a. m. Tell
your friends about it and everybody
get busy and show by your presence
your appreciation of the visit of these
genetlemen who will discuss that
very important subject of agriculture.
Mrs. Anna Hopkins and Miss May
Hopkins have returned from a visit
to Baltimore, Washington and Anna
polls.
Misses Emma and Marie Remrich
were given a surprise party on Sat
urday evening in honor of their
birthday. Ninety-twO guests were
present and a pleasant evening was
spent. The young ladies received
many pretty gifts.
The steamer Frederick will now
stop at Pier 10, North Wharves, Race
street. The change took place this
week
Elmer Sharp of Wilmington is vis-
iting his parents, Rev. and Mrs. W.
W. Sharp.
The Ladies Aid Society will be en-
tertained on Friday evening by Mrs.
William Spurry, Mrs. John George
and Mrs. Willard Slaughter at the
home of the latter.
Clifford Clendaniel, aged eighteen
years, was drowned at McCauley's
mill while fishing one evening last
week. Funeral services were held at
his home on Sunday afternoon. Har-
ry F. Mitten directed the funeral
and interment was made in the Mil
ford cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-05

to cost not over $500, was lost. The
motion was later reconsidered and
Mr.. Mcgee was allowed the sum OF
$3.50 for the building of said road
Mr.. Moore, of the Fourth District,
was allowed the sum of $3.50 for road
work in his district, a previous mo-
ton allowing him $500 for that pur-
pose being reconsidered
Damages Awarded r. V. Draper ct al.
The sum of $240 was allowed r =.
V. Draper, Grover c. Draper, Lille
NJ. Jones, Hulda B. COrdrey, and r
Y. Draper, guardian of Norman A.
Draper. Edwin r. c. Draper and
William A. Draper in full for dam
ages awarded them by reason of the
Strengthening and widening of a pub
lie road leading from Bridgeville to
Seaford in North West Fork Hun
dred. and confirmed by the resident
judge on April Sth, 1916.
The county road engineer was au-
thorized to draw plans and specifica-
tiOns for Hitch's Mill bridge and
Bacon's bridge.
W. G.. G. Knowles, of Laurel. was
allowed the sum of S42 95 as rebate
on county taxes for year 1915.
The President of Levy Court and
Clerk of Peace we're instructed to
pay the loan Of $250O with interest
due, to the Farmers Bank, which
was secured for use of Bridge I'm
provement fund; said loan to be paid
from said fund.
Clerk of Peace was instructed to
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-05

purchase rubber hose and window
awnings for use of court house.
Mr.. Mcgee was authorized to make
necessary repairs to bridge at Draw
Drldge, and Mr.. Moore was author
lzed to make necessary repairs to
Bethel bridge.
Thank New Castle Levy Court for Gift
A resolution was unanimously
adopted thanking the Levy Court Of
New Castle County for the gift of the
weather vane recently taken from the
old court house in Wilmington. and
which through Judge Conrad was
presented to Sussex County for use
on the court house. Judge Conrad
and Clerk of the Peace Eiwood
Wright were requested to look after
the removal Of the gift and the pron-
er placing of it in its new position
A resolution was adopted authoriz-
ing willard S. Lynch and Noah W
Hudson to go upon the lands of viii
liam Torbert, Philip Walls. Eli walls
and others and remove anv obstrnc-
tlons across the right of way and ,nut
IN a passable condition a new road
dred. nun
The sum of $40 was allowed ceoroo
Ieague to reimburse him for money
paid by him as damages to Franir
JeHerson in Strengthening a road in
Nanticoke Hundred. ~
Adjourned to first Tuesday in June.
lt Pays to Advertise.
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-05
SUSSEX LEVY COURT

The Levy Court of Sussex County
met on Tuesday in regular monthly
session with all members present.
The first business to claim the at
tentiOn of the members was that of
repairing the stone road, leading out
from Georgetown in the direction of
Laurel, and the county road engineer
was authorized to advertise for bids
for same.
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-05

L Pays to ADVERTISE.
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-05
FREDERICK.
Death OF Prominent Resident.

Itdtu Ol IIOmAutll Mt5lutuls
elnr community was shocked Sun
LAY morning to learn that John S.
Reynolds had died during the pre-
vzious might of apoplexy. He had
G1een in failing health for several
wears yet his sudden death cast a
ssJaqm over the entire town. He was
1ifty-nine years of age and was wide
ty known as a successful Gamer, on
iy recently having severed his con-
-Flsasti0n with the firm of J. S. Rey-
e.IGdds & Co., owing to his ill health. q.
dReing of a genial disposition and a
ssaalial nature his loss will be keenly
Kiekt by a wide circle of friends. He
was a member of the M. E. Church
sazd took an active interest in the
Vszr5ous departments of the church.
-zzEe was charitably inclined and his
FSksee will be difficult to fill. Fun
sssEzl service was held on Wednesday
s1fhernOon at his late residence. con-
1zEted by his former beloved pastor.
Rev J. W. Jones, of MiddletOwn.
assisted by Rev. W. W. Sharp, of
E7nederica; Rev. jackson of Magnol-
fas Rev Matthews of FELTON,, and
Rev G. W. Bounds of Perryville.
. 'Elae NJ. E. choir, assisted by the
Dover, Glee Club, rendered apprO-
y5riafe selections. A prOfusion of
eGautifnl floral tokens filled the room.
Et was the largest funeral ever held
here. people from all sections of the
stale being in attendance. Harry F.
s3iitten directed the funeral and in
GeTment was made in Barratt's Gem
asfery- The deceased is survived by
"a sister, Mrs. Livy Rogers, of Fred
erica; two brothers, Thomas Rey-
nalds of Philadelphia, and William
Reynolds of Newark, N. j. They
nave the sympathy of the entire COM
rnunity in their sad bereavement.
"A o. U. w. Elects Officers.
Loyal Lodge No. % of the Ancient
'.1rder OF United Workmen installed
che following officers on Monday ev-
tzNiug. Past Master Workman Boone
Eszlmer; Master Workman, H. A.
NNerley: Foreman, Arthur Melvin;
g1Eerseer, Howard Moore; Guide, Cal
wtn Langrell; Inside Watch, Allen
Richards; Outside Watch, John Pal
mnsT- The following guests we're pre-
semi from a distance: Joseph HOffeck
csr. Dr. James Carroll, Thomas Dunn
elf Diamond Lodge Of Dover; Grand
Esaoorder Charles Prettyman of VIII
zningtOn.
The Sunshine Society will be el-
sis-rtained at tea at the home of Mrs.
II ~ Belts on Friday May 5th.
On Saturday evening, May 9th Sec
natary Houston of the Agricultural
apartment, Dr.. Hayward Of Della
cEare College. and the Hon. Willard
salisbury will be in Frederica. They
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-05
Our Greatest Sale of Boys Clothing
Bargains for May 10th, 1916

25c mems heavy police suspenders 19c
81 Eclipse shirts on Wed. sec
l0c canvas gloves SC
81 men's heavy khaki pants 69c
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-05
Clothing Dept.

4 pairs mems black hose on Wed. 25c
81 muslin night shirts (extreme
full cut) " sec
3 mems work shirts 100
Milford chronicle., 1916-05-05
$3.50 Skirt. s4.q2

Smart plaids, black and
white checks. awning stripe
materials. gabardines and
serges. Have pockets,
yoke tops or pretty gather
ed backs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27
News Of Fifty Years Ago
u'rom The RICHMOND Dispntch. Jam 81, 1865.

There is night passes without one or
in the aeSs Of this city Ths % say i noting
OF a r and sses H Se ZIP" ta
rroyemcn 9to since the new police force donned
done quickly
The state Senate yesterday passed bin.
nroviIes th" Where soIore% PEE sons S wS
the passage of this act, shall have undertaken
each of husband and wife. and shall be cohabt-
e ns snS q" T e Na s hnv. pee
IesnrMted between them OF not they shall he
duties and ohiigaiions of thai, relation in like
r Mh' m are rerea by LAZY 10 be
passage of this act
on Visit TO c er
She goes on IL special permit of the President.
for TsI in claim Of " "n" M%Gr 30
his Virginia farm by United states troops in the
ground tina, an "" oTde "eei in 1851 by the
auarternaster general req Tired that all appli.
tho armies of the United states must he frou
citizens OF states not in rebellion.
The uuarternaStt"-eeucral has ISSUED
order, forbiddlng the seizure or horses and mules
that have been branded G. :. a
The United States Scnat" yesterday. after
all day discussion. passed the bin enlarEinG the
powers OF the Freedmans Bureau.
Tho House passed ii resolution inst fmcting the
u hili excluding from the rrh, Of suffrage in
asnins, the United states in the naval,
military or civil se vice of the late tonfcderacy.
There tx 4 sudden hitch Ia tn" S"mmcs case.
and a doubt is expressed in official circles In
Washington whether he will ever Ii" summoned
to appear before Il court martial.
The Comptroller OF the Currency states that
only national bank has failed since the
passage Of the act creating such banks and that
is the National Bank OF Atiica y y. Its capt.
tai was $4,000 and its circulat i"u $4,000 which
is receivable at all nationa! banks aud redeem
able In lawful money at the United States
Treasury.
In the Senate YESTERDAYS. Mir wilson az Massa-
chusctts. offered Joint resolution for an
amendment To the constitution prohibiting pay
mcnt of debts contracted in tn" selling and
purchasing OF slaves or i"r debt contracted in
behalf OF the rebellion
The Treasury DEPARTMENT contcmplat"s issu-
ing $300000o in fractional currency for circu-
lation in the Southern states to meet tn" urgent
demand for small notes. This Is tho best iudt-
cation OF reviving business in the South that has
yet come to light
Cotton declined cents pound in New York
yesterday. the closing being a. 10 IS per
pound
How is coal this morning. asked at
a Fourteenth street coal van 4 OF Irshman
bers. was Pats prompt reply.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27
81 wu. n King In Babylon"

Or ever the kniGhtly years were gone
With the old world to the grave,
! was n King in Babylon
And you were Christian slave.
saw, took, I cast you hy.
l bent and broke your pride.
You loved me well, or ! heard them lie,
But your longing was denied.
Surely ] knew that by and by
You cursed your gods and died.
And n myriad suns have set and shone
since then upon the grave
Decrecd by the King In Babylon
To her that had been his slave.
The pride tramplcd Is now my seattle,
For ii tramplcs me again.
The old resentment lasts like death,
For you love, yet you refrain.
break my heart on your hard unfaith.
And ! break my heart in vain.
Yet not for an hour do I wish undone
The deed beyond the grave.
When l was King In Babylon
And you were n virgin slave.
William Ernest Henley |
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-27
Chats With Virginia Editors

ton and judicial poise'" SAYS the Norfolk
Ledger Dispatch the Legislatu probably over
looked the fact that Judge Sims once purchased
property in Newport News" Sic him, Copeland
ITO the kaiser's aifction which keeps him in
Berln'-begins the Richmond I'll mss Dispatch
If it keeps him in Berlin, why doesn't he stay
out Of Observation-Disclosures Herald Courier with
good doctors plentiful a man need stay sick
indefinitely
I'VE thoroughly agree says the Blackstone
Courier thar man should not he allowed to
keep over one gallon OF whisky in his house at
one time. because the stinGy old thing should
he forced TO divide up with his neighbors" They
usually divide pretty fairly in Blackstone.
Don't he uneasy
Louisa County has produced wonderful
number of great men, avs the stanton Leader
but who ever hea. 4 of one of those men staying
in Louisa II lie got n chance To leave? They will
even accept place on the Supreme Court TO get
away The next issue of the Louisa Virgnian
liz awaited with fear and trembling
Norfolk druggists" remarks tho Roanoke
Times. have expressed the desire that the State
wide prohibition bin make II impossible for the
drug stores to carry whisky In stock to sell IT,
Looks as IL the wheky business might go beg
GinG." Norfolk druggists love easy time
and do not wish to have business rush them TO
death
Says the Northern Neck News: Governor
Henry c. Stuarts messages to the General As
scmbly are models Of sound sense and practical
suggestion. The Governor has made up his
mind, evidently to two things: one Is see TO
tho enforcement of the prohibitory laws, the
tax segregation laws and In fact all laws
Henry G, stuart always speaks out like man