The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-18
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Mr.. and Mrs. C. Pearson and Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Bean were the guests of Mrs. j.
j. Howard of University avenue last
Weekend. whist tournament resulted
in the discomfort OF 'Dad," who was
forced to conclude that the days have
passed when he could be counted on to
turn a trick
Last Monday morn, ere the sun had
peeped DER the horizon, one enquiry fol-
lowed another; for the manager OF the
Logan hall. The postponement of the
masquerade dance announced for the 18th
had occasioned widespread disappoint-
ment, and many there were anxious IN,
be staged. The weather has not been
propitious and Friday to many is synon-
omous with failure. The management
have decided to tempt fortune by chang
ing to Wednesday, January Gath. This
promises to be the event of the season at
Logan and granted good weather truly
representative gathering, Will assemble
on Ward county's finest floor.
The good ladies' of the Latten Day
Aid decided at their recent meeting to
contribute $54 towards reducing the debt
on the new hall
enviable reputation as an interesting en-
tertainer, and coming events would sug-
gest that her record in that respect is
y
gath, a program comprising vocal and
instrumental selections by local favor
ties. will precede the production OF a
truly amusing breach OF promise suit;
play parts more or less important. A
small admission is, we understand, to be
asked, the proceeds devoted to reducing
airy gath, masquerade ball is announced
and granted favorable weather the at
tendance will undoubtedly set new
mark. The resumption of literary So
ciety effort will interest many.
The Latter Dad Aid in appreciation
of the support accorded their annual sale
by the townfolk, decided at a recent bust
ing fund of Logan hall. The directors
acknowledge with thanks this tangible
evidence of an active interest in the de-
velopment, of the district and an that
Should the Good Samaritan Aid become
possessed with a spirit of emulation
Logan would become an even better place
in which to while away those days an all
wise Providence has determined shall be
ours in this mundane sphere.
Mr. A. Stredwick, of Shorthorn fame,
was the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs; James
Egan of University avenue on Tuesday
Mr.. Ralph Gard of the Sawyer Mercan-
tile store was a between-trains visitor.
There was night and a morn betwiXt
the trains in question, for Ralph has
lived long in a sleepy town, since leaving
Logan, and just naturally hates to get up
till the school bell tolls Justify the morn
ing recess.
That Logan has reached a stage in her
development, when electric light and md
power becomes an essential Few VIII
question. The Minot corporation which
is in experimental mood, linked up Bur
lington, we understand, prompted by the
suggestion that if that town could proht-
ably be. electrified, the remaining a nergs
safely be developed. Eyentuaily an
electric trolley system will be built along
the valley road and the scenic beauty
will afford thousands the charm of a
picturesque and healthy environment:
Logan will be the chosen residential
suburb of a greater Minot, easy, OF ac-
appreciation of the beautiful influences
the selection of a home. line connect
ing Logan and Sawyer with Surrey and
Minot is needed, and WI IN me m near al
all determine that Logan shall enjoy
electric lights ere the fall of 1917 de-
sends upon us.
farming interests in the neighborhood of
Kincorth, Sask., was the guest Of Mr..
andMrs.Da vid Forbes on Thursday last.
Mr.. Haney has enjoyed an extended va
walton among relatives and friends in
Nebraska.
The advent Of spring will witness a
continuation Of the groWth wh nc ma mas
| iIduo LOSdH Tic envy VI llc1 tclidl
neighbors. o. Saugstad we understand,
contemplates the erection of a modern
barn and plans and specifications for
several bungalows, have already. been
sought. AS residential quarter for the
jaded business man, we know Of few
spots which will appeal more forcibly.
Mr.. WISHED, who for many years has
farmed successfully in this vicinity, left
on Tuesday for points in Ohio, there to
enjoy a well-earned vacation, renewing
acquaintances and approaching fully the
rapidity with which the west is develop
ing in wealth and attractiveness from
the investors viewpoint
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Gard entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. James Egan, Mr.. T. Egan
Misses Gladys and Alice Egan, Miss
Alice ,Streadwick and Mr.. Shaw last week
end. Music, vocal and instrumental, was
enjoyed and the company became exceed
ing interested in a closely contested
series of whist duels. We understand
and what hurt was the fact that the vic,
! tor was novice.