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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-15
HUGHES AND FAIRBANKS.

Charles E. Hughes, Justice of the
Supreme court, is the republican noml-
nee for president and Charles w.
Fairbanks of Indiana is the nominee
for vice president. This appears to be
a very strong ticket and if Roosevelt
will get behind these candidates, they
are very apt to win over Woodrow
Wilson and his running mate. Col
onel Roosevelt was nominated by the
Progressives, and Col. John M. Parker
of Louisiana was named by them for
their candidate for vice president.
Roosevelt, however, has declined the
nomination, pending a statement from
Hughes on preparedness and Amer1-
canism. If Hughes can satisfy the
Colonel that he will be for a strong
preparedness program, Roosevelt will
not become a candidate at all. The
Progressives are undoubtedly disap-
pointed, but had he accepted the NOM
nation he could not have won, and
this would have made the reelection
of Wilson certain. Roosevelt does
not have much love for Hughes and he
tried his best to keep the nomination
away from him. In 1908 the Colonel
assisted Hughes in being reelected
governor of New York and after that
he figured that Hughes did not fully
appreciate his services. Roosevelt
desires so much to see Wilson defeated
that he is very likely to bury the
Ratchet in order to bring this about.
Hughes is a good clean man in every
way and while governor of New Yorak
showed that he is capable of handling
big propositions. He has never had
great deal to say, but he can deliver
the goods. The Independent has al
ways been a very warm admirer of
Colonel Roosevelt. We believe that
he could have made republican success
a cinch had he been nominated, but
irasmuch as he has been turned down,
there is but one thing for him to do.
If he will get behind Hughes, he will
still be considered our greatest Amer
lean.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-15

B. J. Anderson, candidate for the
nomination for clerk of the district
court, is putting in some good lickS
and will be out every day from now
until June %. Mr.. Anderson has not
had much time to spend on his cam
paign, but he is known to every voter
in Ward county, and favorably known,
too. He will have little trouble in
getting the nomination which he
seeks. Mr.. Anderson has served the
people as county commissioner for
four years, during which time he has
not received what would amount to
decent wages. He has been a good
straight official, looking out for the
peoples interests and it is only right
that he should be elected to the office
which he seeks. Besides, he'd make
first class clerk Of court.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-15

Robert F. Flint, commissioner OF
agriculture and labor, arrived fror:
Bismarck and is attending the bank
ers' state convention. Mr.. Flint is a
candidate for the republican re-nomi-
nation and while he has been so busy
that he has done little or no cam
paigning, it is generally predicted that
he will be reelected. Mr.. Flint was
dairy commissioner of North Dakota
before his election two years ago. He
is a very valuable man for the place
and is making an excellent record. We
need a man like "Bob" Flint.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-15

Senator McCumber appears to have
stirred up a regular hornets nest
when he intimated during a recent
speech that R. A. Nestos was brot out
to defeat him and to assist in the cleo
ton Of Hanna. The Independent
knows that this is not the case. We
happen to know that Mr.. Hanna fig
ured when Nestos came out that Nc
Cumber's defeat was certain and that
right now that the Minot man has
both of the other candidates guessing
1t is a fact that McCumber would
have had a better chance of defeating
Hanna had Nestos not entered the
contest, but now that he is in, it looks
as tho he will win over both of them
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-15

John Wallin, who aspires to the Of
flee of county treasurer, has every
qualification for making first class
official. He has worked his way up in
the school of hard knocks, mostly on
the farm. and while he has worked
hard and earned much he has been a
liberal spender in promoting various
public enterprises. He has brot ur
and educated a large family. He has
never held an Office for what money
there has been in it, for during the ten
years that he was county commission
er, his salary did not average more
than $3.50 a year. He is not spend
thrift, yet his salary as state senator
hardly paid his expenses during the
legislative sessions. Mr.. Walin looks
like a winner.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-15

During the carnival the other even
ing, several young numb skulls threw
talcum powder, almost running a num-
Der of suits and dresses. This IS not
only a disgusting practice but posi-
lively dangerous. Should the powder
strike ones eyes, it would prove al
most binding. Throwing confetti is
fun, but the brainless idiot who re-
sorts to talcum powder should receive
his Just deserts.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-15

The announcement of w. H. Mann
of New Salem, N. D., appears IN our
issue this week. Mr.. Mann is a re-
publican candidate for denomination
for railroad commissioner. He has
been a member of the board for good
MANY wears. Mr.. Mann is one Of those
substantial, honest businessmen who
can be depended upon to do the right
thing for the people in general and
he is certain to roll up a big vote.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-15

Minot invites you to be her guest on
July 4th. Those who were among the
900 who celebrated here year ago,
will long remember the good time
they had. We will show you fully as
good a time this year, and there will
be many new forms of entertain
ments. Minot will spend $4,000 for
YOUR entertainment and if you are not
here to enjoy the festivities, you will
have only yourself to blame. Come,
bring your picnic lunches and enjoy
the day in the beautiful parks.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-15

R. A. Nestos, our home candidate
for the republican nomination for the
United States Senate, is going to re-
ceive a fattering endorsement from
his home people. We know of little
or no opposition to his candidacy here
at home and it appears that he will
undoubtedly receive just as good sup
port in nearly every other locality in
North Dakota. The Independent looks
for Mr.. Nestos' nomination and cleo
tiOn
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-15

Speaking of whiskers, both Hughes
and Fairbanks possess the loveliest
growths of "spinach." When Hughes
was a young man he was instructor in
mathematics at an academy in Delhi
N. Y. The principal of the academy
made a Gliding remark that Hughes
would have trouble in controlling the
discipline of his classes because he
chad no more beard than an egg"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-15
Jacob Weber Is Dead

Jacob Weber, aged sc years, died
Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock follow
ing a long illness from the infirmities
of old age. He has been living at the
county farm for a number of years.
Mrs. Jos. Huff of this city is daugh-
ter. The funeral was held from the
Catholic church this morning, inter-
ment being made in the Catholic Gem
etery.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-15

There is a dearth of working girls
in Minot. Good girls are hard to get
at any price. It is reported that there
are 1900 girls looking for work in
Seattle. The Independent suggests
that the Association of Commerce
take this matter up with some of the
western cities in order to induce some
of them to come this way. "Why
not Minot?"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-15

Berry growers in the south have
suffered on account of the high cost
of sugar. There is not such great
demand for berries for canning as in
former years and berries are bringing
a sum correspondingly less.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-15
NORTH DAKOTA PROSPEROUS

The remarkable prosperity Of the
state of North Dakota is indicated in
many ways, among them by the VOL
ume of it's bank deposits. According
to the official statements, when the
returns were made under the last call
from the federal treasury department,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-15

The state of Alabama has seized
Sc 900 900 worth of stored booze and
the supreme court may order it poured
into the river.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-15

Sheriff Powers and States Attorney
Knapp were summoned to Kuhn to in
vestigate a robbery. 1t seems that in
abitants thought they heard a muffled
report but no real investigation was
made until about five o'clock in the
morning when it was discovered that
robbers had entered the postoffice ap-
parently picking the lock. The safe
had been broken open and about $23
in cash taken and about 81 in stamps.
Curiously enough the burglars over
looked most of the cash in a sack by
itself in pigeon hole. The mayor or
ganized a posse and the intelligence
was telephoned to other towns, but
aside from a wagon conveying four
men observed by farmers, going west,
no clue has been found.
F. T. Mckee was killed by horse
at his farm three miles north Of Sher-
wood recently. He and his men were
getting his teams ready for the days
work, when one of the horses, which
is of mean disposition, kicked him
over the heart. He sank to the floor
moaning and expired in about ten min
utes.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-06-15
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Entered June IS, 1902, as second
class matter, at the postoffice at Minot,
N. D., under the act of Congress Of
March 8, 1879.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30
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PRESTO

Mrs. Will Twitchell, who underwent
an operation at her home here last
Wednesday morning for appendicitis,
is getting along as well as could be ex-
pected and her infant son who was
four days old at the time, is also doing
well under the care Of Mrs. Arthur
Dahlstrom Of Idaho Falls.
Mrs. Frank just has been ON the sick
list for the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Patterson and
Treo just left Tuesday morning for an
extended visit with Mr.. Patterson g
relatives in Ohio. They will 60 by
way of Chicago and return by way OF
St. Louis.
Miss Selma Simmons Of Blackfoot
was the guest of the just girls last
Friday.
r. E. Reid and DR.. Darrah motored
to Blackfoot Monday.
Tom Vaughn came from Blackfoot
Monday morning with the broadest
smile he could wear for he was bring
ing with him deer that he brought
down from the Salmon river country
the night before. His joy was so great
that he had to have Fred Bennett helI
skin the precious game.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30
RICH ITEMS

Mr.. and Mrs. s. p. Graham were in
Saturday on business.
Mr.. Hawkins and Edward Rhyberg,
and Miss Mae Graham were in Black
foot Saturday having a good time and
enjoying the picture shows.
Hans Peterson was in Blackfoot last
Saturday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave johnson were
transacting business in Blackfoot Satur-
day.
Sam Beebe is getting along as we'll
as could be expected at Mitchell's hos
pital, where he is being treated for two
broken limbs.
J. f. Baker was in Blackfoot last
Saturday and brought Mr.. and Mrs.
John Burriston home in his Saxon car.
Mr.. James Beebe is in Blackfoot
looking after his brother Sam, who is
a patient of the hospital.
Paul Troutman is visiting in Black
foot.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30
WANT THREE TOWNSHIPS

Otto Fleischer,- w. B. Lourey and r
Il. Duke, three of the most prominent
and enterprising citizens of Arco, were
IN Blackfoot this week circulating a
petition for the annexation of the three
northwestern townships Of Bingham to
the proposed county of Butte, with Arco
for county seat. These townships
are i'll the lavas of the Lost River Irri-
CATION project and are said to contain
no taxable property. The petition has
been literally signed and Senator
Thomas and Representative Johnston
are said to be willing to draft the prop
er annexation bill in the next legisla
ture if majority of their constituents
wish them to.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30
BILLS GARAGE SALES

Peter T. Petersen, Thomas Thomson
Soren Thomson, and George r. Mason
bought four new Dodge cars last Mon
day from the Bills garage, A. A. Scott
making the deal which involved $500
all friends and they agreed to buy their
ears from the one dealer. All the local
dealers were after this big sale, but A
A. Scott of the Bills garage was the
successful salesman.
Since April 2nd Mr.. Scott has sold
for the Bills garage IS new ears and
81 secondhand cars, all of which art
giving satisfaction to their owners anc
bringing Mr. Scott new customers.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30

G.. w. Hammond Of Groveland has
sold his 75-acre tract and modern i'm
Idaho, who. paid $l7,50O for it. Mr..
Hammond has gone to Twin Falls where
he expects to reside. Mrs. G. E. Carson
made the deal and she is somewhat an
cry at Mr.. Hammond, who she alleges
promised her the usual commission, and
after the sale was consummated broke
his promise. She has been advised to
sue, notwithstanding the contract was
verbal and unwitnessed.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30
PIANO AT A SACRIFICE

We have on hand in the vicinity of
Blackfoot one of our very best pianos.
Rather than pay storage or re-ship this
instrument to Denver, we will sell it
to a responsible party at a special
price, on easy terms. Or, we will rent
the piano with the privilege of buying
later, and apply rent on purchase price.
In answering, please give full referenc-
es in first letter. Address Dept. A,
Knight Campbell Music Co., Denver,
Colo.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30

Miss Iva Koontz, who has been en-
ployed in dry goods store in Mont
pelier for the past three months, was
in Blackfoot a few days this week.
Tuesday she left for Idaho Springs
where her father and brother are en-
ployed, and where her mother expects
soon to remove. Miss Koontz will be
employed by the same firm that now
employs her father and brother.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30
IDAHO'S POPULATION
REACHES 436, ,ss1

Washington, Nov. 23.--The census
bureau today issued an estimate of the
population Of the United States for
January l, 1917, based upon increase
as shown by the census of 1916.
The estimated population of the con-
tinental United States is 102,826, 200.
The estimated population Of Utah is
43S,974, as against 424,300 on January
l, 1915. The estimated population of
Idaho is 436,SS1 as against All, 1896 in
1915.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30
PIANO FOR SALE

We have a New High-Grade Piano
at Blackfoot which will be sold tre-
mendously cheap. Liberal terms to
responsible party. If interested in pro-
curing bargain in a Good Piano,
don't fail to write The Denver Music
Company, Denver, Colorado, at once
for particulars. 12-7-4t
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

cannot reach the seat Of the disease.
Catarrh u Z local disease, greatly In
nuenced BY constitutional conditions. and
In order to cure It you must take IN
internal remedy. Halls Catarrh AAdt-
cine u taken internally and acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces Of the
systsm: Halls Catarrh Medicine was
prescribed BY one Of the best physicians
IN this country for years. It d COM
posed Of some Of the best tonics known.
combined With some Of the best blood
purifiers. The perfect combination Of
cine 10 what produces such WouderfQl
results in catarrhal conditions. Send tor
testimonials, free,
FL CHENEY & CO.. Props, Toledo. o.
All Druggists. Nc
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30
FOR RENT

The storeroom and basement now
occupied by G. E. Kinney & Co. will
be for rent on January 1st. Building
will be remodeled to suit tenant. For
further particulars and information ap-
ply to
JAMES HULL,
T.. M. HUBBELL, or
MARCUS MESTER,
Trustees
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30
SOLD SHEEP AND RANGE

Ben and Enoch Hansen of Goshen
have bought J. o. Morgan extensive
sheep business consisting Of about 49,
900 head Of sheep and their range rights,
The sheep brought $12 per head. Mr..
Morgan still has few head of sheep
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30

The Caldwell High School football
team who held the championship of the
southern part of the State, were to
play the Blackfoot High School cham
pionship game today, wired that they
could not connect.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30
LOST SHEEP

I have in my possession seventeen
sheep of different brands which | found
in the lava cracks and the owners can
have same by calling at my place and
paying for this ad, identifying brands
and paying all expenses.
j. I. WHOM,
Blackfoot, r. F.. D. No. l.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30
SERMON SUBJECTS.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. Austin, Pastor.
Dec. 3.-s'The Curse of Formalism.'
Malachi.
This subject is chosen to show the
wonderful application of the Bible prin..
ciples Of today. Good music.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30

Last Sunday at the Episcopal church,
were united in marriage George Schin-
durling and Miss Ruth Amber Bran
sitter. Both are from Mackay and
their wedding was very quiet and
happy one.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30

The ladies of the Baptist church will
hold a Christmas bazaar and supper
on Saturday, Dec. 2nd.-Adv. tt
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30
Blackfoot Real Estate
E Auction Co.
WEEKLY BARGAINS

Close in Home with Bath and TOT
let, Paved Street and Sidewalks. Fine
Fruit Tree and in fact everything to
make comfortable home. Price $500,
very small payment down and balance
like paying rent.
We have some Household goods at
back Of our office for sale cheap.
Brand New Roller Top Desk for sale
cheap.
Fine Home, close to High School,
for sale very cheap and on easy terms.
Blacksmith Shop and Tools for sale,
5 miles from Blackfoot. Doing a good
business.
Fine Home in Blackfoot to trade
for farm. What have you got to
offer.
Very Fine German Piano for sale at
$4,000; party leaving country.
Don't forget the Auction Sales-ons
at DeHart g, one mile east of Blackfoot,
and the other at the old Harvey Alfred
Farm, just on the west border Of Black
foot. See sale bills. DeHart g sale on
Friday, the 18th, and the other sale on
the 21st.
SEE US FOR ANYTHING IN OUR
LINE.
BLA0KFooT REAL ESTATE AND
AUCTION 90.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30

WANTED-FARM LAND OPTIONS.
We are now having good call for farm
land and viii be pleased TO get options
on any A1ed tract.
PARKINSON r. 4 7. 90.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30

Seven per cent money to loan on good
farm securities by Parkinson Realty 4
Investment Co.-adv.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30
FOR SALE

Eighty head of Ewes and Lambs for
sale at 800 per head.
O. Il. NELSON.
Sterling, Idaho.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30

Ladies' Waists should be full enough
in the front, long enough in the back,
broad enough across the shoulders and
the sleeves must not be too narrow or
too short. "Lemer Waists are this
kind. You will find new styles in the
latest materials, just arrived at Bic
than's.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30

BOYS CLOTHING
Now is the time to fit out
the boys for the winter.
Good qualities and low pric-
es.
The BROWN-HART co.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30

Candy and Sailed Peanuts, always
fresh at zoe per lb. Racket Store
Adv.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30

Come in and look around. Racket
Store.-Adv.
w. T. Parker has sold his Idle Hour
pool room to Willard Gibbs and an
other man. Yesterday Mr.. Parker
with his mother and brother returned to
their old home in Alabama where they
will again reside.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30

Mrs. Frank Bergman who was very
sick last week, is reported out of dan
ge rand on the road to recovery.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30

Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Patterson left
last Monday for Cincinnati, Ohio, where
Mr.. Patterson will visit his parents,
whom he has not seen for ten years.
They will be absent from home about
six weeks.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30

Big values in Japanese China. Rack.
,et Store.-Adv.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30
TOYS! TOYS!

~ L 81 i ~ I -.
Our Toys are now on dis
play in the Bargain Base
ment.,
The BROWN-HART co.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30

Ellis Lloyd Of Central, Gentle Valley,
Idaho, about month ago bought the
Nels Sorensen farm at Groveland for
a consideration of about $4,000.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30

not at the High School on Dec.
Grand Opera Concert; program to suit
-you-classic, popular, familiar and hu-
morous. General admission so cents
Reserved seats rs cents.
Miss Katherine DeKay, who is at
tending the Moscow University and who
has had severe attack of typhoid
pneumonia, is reported convalescing.
Her parents are with her and will re.
main until all danger is past.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30

Holiday opening, Saturday, Dec.
Racket 1tore.-Adv.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30

Donald Good is down with pneumonia
at his home.
Miss Gillispie, who was operated on
last Saturday at the local hospital, is
getting along nicely.
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30

Scene from "Civilizaton," Thos H. Ince's Million
Dollar Spectacle, which comes to the Orpheum for
Two Days, Tuesday and Wednesday, December
5th and 9Th Seats on sale at Dustns Pharmacy
The Blackfoot optimist., 1916-11-30

Money to loan on Improved real
estate. idaho Irrigated Lands Go. adv
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1916-02-23
THE FARMER AND WIFE TEACH

the teachers supervision, the farmer
and his good wife took charge. Tho
farmer took the youngsters out to see
his cattle, while he explained what he
considered the best plan of feeding to
make them a profitable proposition.
Horses and mules, cows and calves,
sheep and hogs were judged for points.
Tobacco patches, cornfields and mead
ows were inspected and estimates
made of crops still on the land or in
the barns
The girls were taken in hand by the
good housekeeper and shown through
her home from cellar to garrett Her
methods of handling her milk and
cream and butter were explained in
full. Her turkeys, chickens and geese
were visited. She told them what she
considered the best breeds, and gave
them her ideas of the feeding and the
care of fowls. She even got out her
winter supply of jams. jellies, pre-
serves and canned fresh fruits and
vegetables and told her audience what
she considered the safest plan of put.
ting up garden an orchard sass" so
that it would be certain TO keep.
The farmers were delighted because
1t made the children see the farm from
proper viewpoint. The housewives
we're charmed because the children
saw how closely connected good farm
ing and good housekeeping were. The
neighbors were pleased because the
day became an informal social gather.
ing which centered about the school.
The teacher was glad to be able to
have the children busy with real
things and real problems, while their
own parents and neighbors looked on.
If every county in the state could
have Farm Day" or a half dozen of
them scattered through the year, it
would force the matter of education
close home to every parent AS was
mentioned above, one of the great
stumbling blocks to definite and we'll
organized advancement in the schools
of the state is that the school system
is tied up in politics. This is not the
fault of the school men and women,
but the fault of the people. If the peo-
pie love their children, and they do,
they will see to it that the schools are
lifted out of politics for all time to
come.