The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-01

neI rendering OIL q 1dFOTlle song. NUS
sell Gard, with his inimicable coon Sc
lections, scored a distinct success, be-
ing repeatedly encored. The breach of
promise case occasioned both interest
and amusement, the prepossessing
plaintiff cleverly impersonated by l..
McCutcheon, arousing the affections
of all. Tom Hecker as judge played a
difficult part with tact and talent, and
the score Of those who so ably assist
ed towards the success of the evening
are to be heartily congratulated.
On Friday, February 9th, the next
of the series of dances which have
proved SO popular will be given at
Logan hall The floor is in excellent
condition, the management efficient,
yet courteous, and the music, compels
the tripping Of the light fantastic by
those whose frivilous years have long
since passed.
Ben Norrell, our local 500 agent,
was called to the scene of the recent
wreck on Sunday. He experienced the
delights of that chilly neck of the
woods in the wee morning hours, de-
spatching messages from an impro-
vised Office, consisting of a few bun
dies of shingles, rooted by the starry
heavens. But for the presence of
many sympathetic daughters Of Eve,
his heart would have ceased to palpi-
tate, for it was really cold, despite the
bonfire. Ben is back, however, girls.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Brady, Mr.. and Mrs.
Glenn Myers and Mrs. H. G.. Kuchen-
becker were the guests of Mrs. Rus
sell Gard last Sabbath cen.
{ Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Saugstad, Mrs.
Geo. Bridges, and Miss Marie Mahoney
enjoyed the charming hospitality of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Egan of Universe
| ty avenue on Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Pearson, who
are now comfortably settled in their
modern bungalow on Main street west,
entertained Mr.. and Mrs. A. Bean and
Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Howard on Sunday
last.
The masquerade ball at Logan hall
was distinct social success, over thir-
ty couple Drawing the inclement wea-
Their. The costumes afforded scene
truly picturesque, and merry time
was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Miller Jen-
sen, in an artistic costume suggesting
the wondrous blending of color a rain
bow reflects, was awarded the ladies'
costume prize, and Mr.. Booth of Saw
yer, arrayed in hunting garb, was the
judges choice among the sons Of
Adam.
Rehearsals will soon commence for
the production Of the we'll known COM
edy, deacon Dubbs," by a company
Of local talent. The caste is represent
alive, including Mr.. and Mrs. Howard,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. Myers, Mrs. J. T.
Brady, Mrs. A. Bergeson and Miss Ma
honey, with Harry Cook, Mr.. N. Berg
eson and Mr.. Russell Gard. With that
combination of proven talent, Logan
can look forward to a performance
worthy their support. Stage manage
ment will be under the direction of Mr..
C. A. Bean, late of the Empire thea
tire, Minneapolis.
The high school pupils enjoyed the
result can be but gratifying to Miss
Mahoney, Mr.. Bridges and the COM
munity generally.
Men, in general, differ but in degree
Of laziness, and this condition is APP
parent seven days in most weeks. But
Monday morn, which marks the dawn
Of another wash day, finds this pecu-
liarity emphasized by our local bust
nessmen. Curt Cross pleads not
guilty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Teets, Of North
Prairie, enjoyed the hospitality of Mr..
and Mrs. A. Bean on Tuesday evening.
An excellent location exists for an
energetic barber in our town. The
classic features of Chris and Curtice
might then be added to the charms our
town affords. Why hide beauty be-