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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-09
DEATH CLAIMS PROMI-
NENT BUSINESSMAN
Harry T. Stewart, General Manager
of Lloyd Coal Mine, Passed Away
From Heart Trouble in St. Paul.

Harry T. Stewart, aged 81 years,
general manager of the Lloyd Coal
Company's properties at Burlington,
passed away Sunday morning at St..
Luke's hospital, St. Paul, where he had
gone in the hope of securing relief
from the heart trouble with which he
had suffered for the past two years.
His death came suddenly and without
warning. Just a few days prior to
his death Mrs. Stewart had received
a letter stating that his condition
showed improvement and she and her
little daughter were making arrange
ments to go to St. Paul, where they
icould be near their loved one during
his Illness The sad news was a great
shock to Mrs. Stewart, who is in poor
health and was looking forward with
fond anticipation to the time when her
husband would be restored to health.
Beside the sorrowing wife and little
daughter in this city, Mr.. Stewart
leaves an aged mother and three broth
ers who reside in Ontario, Canada.
The remains arrived in the city Tues
day morning and were taken to the
Elks' Home, where the services were
held Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J. N.
Mackenzie of the Episcopal church
officiating.
Mr.. Stewart was member of the
Elks and K. P. lodges Of this city and
Of the M. W. A. lodge of Burlington.
Members from these lodges were Sc
lected to bear the body of their fra
ternal brother to it's last earthly rest
ing place in Rose Hill cemetery. The
members chosen as bearers were NJ.
E. Begley, T. N. Henderson, Carl Pet
erson and J. j. Coyle of Minot and j.
H. Werner and E. A. Madison of Bur
lington.
Harry Stewart was a man who al
ways stood ready and willing to aid
fellow man, he was generous to a
fault, and no man, woman or child in
need ever went from his presence I'M
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DRAKE MAN HURLED TO DEATH
Barney Toher Fell Into Belt at Elec-
trio Light Plant Is Instantly
Killed

Barney Toher, Drake young man,
met horrible death at the electric
light plant at Drake Sunday morning
at 2 o'clock when he was caught in the
belt Of the dynamo. His arm was torn
off, the collar bone and shoulder blade
being torn away from the body with
the arm and the man was whirled
around the wheel, his jaw bone and
neck being broken and his brains dash
ed out. He was killed instantly.
A coroner's inquest was held and
the verdict was accidental death.
The funeral was held at Drake on
Tuesday, the remains being inferred
at that place.
Toher was 80 years of age and had
registered for draft. He was a single
man and had been employed with the
crew on the waterworks construction.
Toher had been out in an auto with
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Taylor Drug Co.
CAP. Fl. SAUNDERS, Mgr.
DRUGS AND SPORTING GOODS
Phone
72l
Next door
to Orpheum
Theatre


e a
RexauP
Iron r for
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-08-09

aided He was a model husband and
father. straightforward and fair in
all his dealings, his word was as good
as his bond. Mrs. Stewart and daugh-
ter have the sincere sympathy of a
wide circle of friends in their sad be-
reavement. A sister-in-law of Mrs.
Stewart, Mrs. James Keen, of Spo-
kane, Wash, arrived in the city We'd
nesday morning and brother, John
Keen, Of Heaton, who was unable to
reach the city in time for the funeral,
arrived Wednesday evening.
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LICENSED TO WE'D

Frank B. Benedict, A; Josephine D
Liddy, 80.
Mark Zavalney, p; Daisy Semchen-
ko, IS.
Vernon Leroy Jensen, "a; August
M. Maynard, 10.
Henry F. Widen, 33; Esther M. OF,
sen, 81.
Roy A. Monson, 27, and Blanche
Prince. McHenry county, 26.
Stephen Hesnault, so, and Mrs
Mary C. Reed, Baluskia, Ark, As.
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Dallman, Olson and Everson and it is
said that he returned to Drake in an
intoxicated condition. Two Of them
entered the electric light plant and
started rumpus. Reuben Jacobson,
who was in charge of the plant, put
one Of the men out and Toher lost his
balance and fell into the belt.
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coal consists of the screenings from
the Illinois mines and cost the G. N.
S1.10 at the mines. If this coal were
retailed here it would cost in the neigh
borhood of $500 ton. The pile of
coal represents perhaps 100000 of the
Great Northern's cash. Inasmuch as
the coal is burning slowly, much of it
may be saved by moving it. A big
steam shovel is being erected this aft
ernoon and will be in use tomorrow.
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SANITARY DRINKING CUPS

SANITARY DRINKING CUPS
Folding Drinking Cups, nickle plated,
with handle put up in black leath-
erette case,
Aluminium Drinking Cups, folding,
good size cup. 15c
Thermo Drinking Cups, heavily nickle
plated, nested, set cups, price, $2.Oo
Aluminium Drinking Cups, nestled, set
Of cups, 75c
sanitary Paper Drinking Cups, pkg, Sc
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tai card. Mr. Rapport states that he
will be thankful for any favor and
wants his customers to know that they
are assisting religious man with a
big family. His store is closed on all
Saturdays until $50 p. m. in the eve
ming. Money-Saving Store, Dacotah
Hotel Block, Minot, N. D. 8-9-2tce
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BIDS WANTED

Bids for three-room school house
to be erected on the southeast corne,
of section 81, Harrison township, will
be opened at the office Of Mark Chat
field, Minot, N. D., on Friday, August
31st, at 1880 p. m.
The board reserves the right to re
ject any and all bids.
BY Order of the Board,
T. N Void,
B. B. Mack,
S-9-4t Mark Chatfeld
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PocxETBooxs

PoCxETBooxs
We have a big line of
Coin Purses and Bill
Folds. Coin Purses made
of excellent quality leath-
er, any style you want,
Prom Csc to $3.50 each
Bill Folds, black or ten
colored leather, half a
dozen different sizes to
choose from,
Prom $50 to $500 each
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19
Important Rules and Regulations
Under Ferris Homestead Bill

The Gao acre homestead bill author
izes the secretary Of the interior to
designate the land which will be sub
ject to entry under this bill. II will
require some time 10 do this and
those who make filings under the bill
prior to such designation by the sec
retary must do so at their own risk.
The bill provides, however, that set
tiers may file on lands before the sec
retary has completed the work of des-
ignation. The application must be
accompanied by afiidavits showing
that in the opinion of the entryman
the land is of the character contem-
plated by the act. In addition to that
the entryman must deposit with the
land Office the regular fees and there
upon the land will be withdrawn from
entry until the secretary of the in
terror shall have an opportunity to
determine its character. The entry
man, however, will not be permitted
to occupy the land until the secretary
has actually designated it as subject
to entry.
The following is taken from the
original $40 acre homestead bill as
drafted Dec. 20, 1916 and now in
force:
Sec. 4. That any homestead entry
man of lands of the character hereof
described, who has not submitted final
proof upon his existing entry, shall
have the right to enter, subject to the
provisions of this act, such amount
of contiguous lands designated for
entry under the provisio ons of this act
as shall not, together with the
amount embraced in his original en-
try, exceed GAO acres, and residence
upon the original entry shall be
credited on both entries, but improve
ments must be made on the addition
al entry equal to $l25 for each acre
thereof.
Sec. 5. That persons who have
submitted final proof upon, or re
ceived patent for, lanIs of the char
acter herein described under the
homestead laws, and who own and re-
side upon the land 50 acquired, may,
subject to the provisions of this act,
make additional entry for and obtain
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19
BIG BILL AT STAR (

"The Eyes of the World" consumes
an entire afternoon or evening in it's
showing. The scenario was prepar-
ed by the noted author himself and
in performing this work he consid-
erably amplifed his tale, which now
in visual form carries the characters
through two generations.
The photodrama is said to be of
brilliant character, forming a magnif'
icent background for the fascinating
tale. The outdoor scenes are said to
form wonderful panorama of Cal
ifornia's charms of mountain and
vale.
Besides amplifying the story, Har-
old Bell Wright actively assisted in
putting his scenes and characters be-
for the camera. 1t is said that novel
innovations, both in the dramatic un-
folding of the story and in the tech
nical form of presentment, will stamp
"The Eyes of the World" as a mile
post in the development of cinema
entertainment. The prices for this
engagement will be children, 25c;
adults, 75c.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19
Girls Lose
Their First Game

The local basketball team journey
ed to Silver City Friday, January II,
and brought back their first defeat OF
the season.
The first half ended with the score
of 3 to in the Lordsburg girls fav-
or. Annie McMeans having made a
field throw and Rosie Robson a free
throw.
Their long journey of six hours
told on some of the girls in the sec
ond half as the only score made was
free throw by Rosie Robson. Dur
ing this time Silver City added one
field throw and two free throws to
their score. The game ended with a
score of to in favor of the Silver
City team.
The game was so closely matched,
the playing was swift and clean, only
six fouls having been called. that the
interest was intense. Excellent de-
fensive work was done by the center,
field and guards.
The Silver City team was at their
best, playing cleanly and swiftly.
Miss Beal from the Normal refereed,
Wilie hioo btdll uiilplItus
As soon as the locals can raise suf-
ficient funds, they will bring Silver
City here, where the third and decis-
i've game will be played.
The Lordsburg team is rather at a
disadvantage, as little money can be
collected at games to supply funds
their being no indoor floor large
enough, a field 80 X ~ being neces-
sary. If this city harbors floor of
that size-please send word of its
whereabouts to this Office
Those playing in the Silver City
game were:
Annie McMeans, forward; Rosie
Robson, forward; Ruth Chase, guard
Kathryn Bailey, guard; Dorothy
Chase, center; Helen Foley, side cent
er; Mildred Trimble, substitute.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19

ratent to contiguous lands designated
foi entry under The provisions Of this
act, which, together with the area
Heretofore acquired under the home
stead law, shall not exceed Gao acres,
on proof of the expenditure required
by this act ON account of permanent
improvements upon the additional en-
try.
Sec. 6. That any person who is the
head of a family, or who has arrived
at the age of 2l years and is citizen
of the United States, who has enter
ed or acquired under the homestead
laws, prior to the passage of this act,
lands of the character described in
this act, the area Of which is less
than Gao acres. and who is unable to
exercise The right OF additional entry
herein conferred because no lands
subject TO entry undor this act adioin
the tract so entered on acquired or
lie within the 20.milc limit provided
for i'm this act, may, upon submitting
proof that he resides upon and has
not sold the land so entered or ac-
Quired and against which land there
are no cnCumbrauCeS, rclinquish Or
reconVey to the United States the
land so occupied, entered, or acquired,
and i'm lieu thereof, within the same
land Office dstrct, may enter and ac-
quirc title to Gao acres of the land
subject to entry under this act, but
must show compliance with all the
provisions of this act respecting the
new entry and with all the provisions
of this act respecting the new entry
and with all the provisions of exist
ing homestead laws except as modi-
fed herein.
Sec. 7. That the commutation pro
visions of the homestead laws shall
not apply to any entries made under
this act.
Sec. s. That any homestead entry
men or patentees who shall be en-
titled to additional entry under this
act shall have for 90 days after the
designation of lands subject to entry
under the provisions of this act and
contiguous to those entered or owned
and occupied by him the preferential
right to make additional entry as pro-
vided in this act.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19


Some Of those who have filed orig
inal and additional entries in the
vicinity Of Lordsburg are: Maye
Jones, Felix Jones, Jas. Edgar, Rom
aid Egon, DR.. j. G. Egon, Mrs. E. II.
Long, A. d. jackson, R. NJ Reynolds,
Rev. j. E. Fuller, Walter Rubesch,
j. H. Fitzpatrick, Oscar Hunter, +.
r. Coon, 3. M. McWhorter, Lee J.
Wright, j. L. Wells.
In the Redrock vicinity applications
have been filed by DR.. f. c. 'DeMoss,
A. L. DeMoss, A. B. Conner, Jas.
Harper, w. f. Conner, Mary Swan,
J.. E. Wood, +. Leisering, Richard
Graves, Erich Cloudt, Roy Harper,
Mrs. Cox, Frank Harper and Mrs.
Jernigan.
From Separ and wilma the follow
ing have filed: j. S. McVannan, Mrs
McVannan, Claude Hollis, S. W.
Wiley, W. P. Langford, VIM. Patzig,
Henry Patzig, Chas. Patzig, Jerome
Dewitt, Elmer Nicholson, VIM. Pus-
chel, J. d. Weems. Rodeo applicants
were: E. c. Dobson, Jas Houston and
w. g. Houston.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19
MINES AND MINING
OWNER OF MIsER,s CHEST HERE

OWNER OF MISER'S CHEST HERE
James c. Berryhill, one of the
directors of the Nevada Douglas
Mining Company and owner of the
famous Miser's Chest mine which ad-
joins the ,Bonney property on the
southwest in the local dist~ict, was a
visitor here the first Of the week from
his home at Berkeley, Calf
While here Mr.. Berfyhill went over
the 50 mine and number of local
properties. He is confident of the
ultimate success of concentration of
the local ores by hotation after the
true sulphidcs have been reached. Mr..
Bcrryhill has made study of the
flotation methods and is in a position
10 advise on this great innovation in
ore treatment. He was greatly i'm
pressed with the increase of opera
tions in the local camp since his last
visit here and it is generally hoped
that as result of his visit the
Miser's Chest will again be worked.
The property is one of especial merit
and would undoubtedly be a paying
proposition with proper development
work.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19
Our News Service This Week

On pages 2, 3, 6 and 7 of this
weeks Western Liberal will be
found a number of special news
articles of general interest. The
Governors message to the state
legislature, news from the legis-
lature, general state and world
news. death and burial of
Buffalo Bill and gther interest
ing timely news 81 published in
this issue.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19
S. P. Change
Benefits LOrdSburg

Beginning Wednesday at mid
night a new freight division was
established on the Southern Pa
cific from here to Bowie, Ariz -,
turn around" and return to
Lordsburg. Over five crews will
be Immediately affected by this
change and as a result a number
of families will move to Lords
burg. The Ell Paso division will
remain unchanged.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19
Hundreds File Under The
GAO Acre Homestead Laws
"DOing a Land Office Business.

"Doing a Land Office Business.
That good old phrase has come into
reality at the Office of the local United
States Commissioner following the
announcement of receipt of applica-
tions for homestead entries under the
Ferris Stock-raising homestead bill
of December Goth, 1916. Nearly a
hundred applications have been re-
ceived by the local commissioner to
date and number viii be filed today
and tomorrow
From all parts of southern Grant
county entrymen have given the
Lordsburg office their preference for
filing. Special petitions for designa-
ton under the now laws were printed
i'm the office of the Western Liberal
being the first in the field and by
Saturday the 60 acre homestead filing
blanks were in use. Day and night
the Office here has been the mecca of
settlers with no end to the applica-
tions vet to come.
Applications are received at the
Las Cruces land Office and suspended
pending action on the petitions for
designation and rules and regulations
soon to be sent out by the Secretary
Of the Interior.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19
.EYESIGHT SPECIALIST COMING

DR.. j. E. Ward, the we'll known
eye-sight specialist will be at the
Hollen House, Lordsburg on
Wednesday and Thursday, Jan
uary Oath and 25th.
If you are having headaches
or if your eyes are troubling you
in any manner, do not miss this
opportunity to secure first-class
optical service.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19
The stonina of Hamilton.

Alexander Hamilton was stoned by
New York audience in the summer Of
1895. While at a public meeting be
was speaking In favor Of the Jay trea-
ty, which had just been negotiated by
John jay between the United States
and England. Dr. Francis I'm his "Old
New York" says that among those who
did the stoning was the famous Ed
ward Livingston. together with many
other "leadIng citizens"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19
LYCEUM FEATURE FEB. 2ND.

The next feature of the Lyceum
course will be Mario the Magician
and his company on February 2nd at
the Star theatre. The show will be
given under the auspices of the
Patrons Teachers Association Of the
public schools and should draw a
house-capacity crowd. Detailed am
nouncemont Of Mario will be given
later.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19
woman,s WAY.

When good looking neigh5Or won
nm begins to sit around the porch when
father is home. mother tells father that
rhe is a cat. But II a homely dame
romes around when father Is home
mother says she is such dear girl
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19
Saving Your Mirrors.

Sunshine is destructive to mirrors
and often causes them to assume a
milky appearance which can never be
removed. In arranging your room be
careful to place the mirror so it
won't receive the direct rays of the
sun.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19
ENTERTAINs BRIDGE CLUB

Saturday evening at tho Warner
residence at the 50 mine, Mrs. Tread
way entertained the Bridge Club and
husbands at brilliant function at
tended by twenty guests. A very en-
joyable evening was spent and de-
hlious refreshments served.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19

The High School regrets very much
to give up one Of its most capable
students, Miss Lois Lochear, who has
recently moved with her family to
Texas. She will be missed greatly
from the High School body.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19
READ THE IRON CLAW

The thrilling and systifying serial
picture "The Iron Claw" which is be-
ing shown at the Star theatre on
Tuesday nights is drawing big crowds
and is becoming more interesting ms
the episodes pass. The fourth chap
ter of this drama is published on page
> of this weeks Western Liberal Be
sure and read it and -hen see it Tues
day night.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19
sTRIkE Goop yEIN or GALENA

While doing assessment work on
the claims west of the Lees Peak
property, Howard Boyd struck well
defined vein Of ore containing a COM
mercial percentage Of g0lena and sill
yer. The strike is one Df merit and
should develop into god PROPOSE
tion The claims aIe owned by
awrence and Howard i,ovu
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19

A beautiful solo by DR.. Crocker
with Miss Harvey at the piano. A
most pleasing solo by Mrs. Wheeler
closed the program, after which re
freshments of sandwiches, salad.
cake and coffee were served under
the efficient management of Miss
Demphiswolf, Supervisor Of Domestic
Science, who was graciously assisted
by the other teachers.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19
Do You Get III

A young author solaced himself with
the following epigram: Criticism IS
always Of value, II only to show us OF
what little value criticism may some
times be- WOman's Home Companion.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19

The eighth grade lost one of its
students, Miss Jewell Henley, during
Christmas vacation. Miss Henley
moved to Brockman where she enter
cd schol January 2. She will be
missed from the eighth grade.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19
speeeh.

Speak not at all in any wise tin you
have somewhat to speak. Care not
for the reward Of your speaking but
simply and with undivided mind for
the truth Of your speaking g-Carlyle.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19
CATTLE CASES ARE NUMEROUS

District Attorney J. s. Vaught will
spend the most Of the week in south
crn Grant county attending to the
preliminary hearings of over Is
cases, most Of which are alleged
larceny charges brought by the Cattle
Sanitary Board officers Some Of the
cases were disposed Of last week but
"a full docket is slated again at TINS
time.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19
Notes From The
PubiCSChOOIS

The Lordsburg schools opened the
spring term January ,, after weeks
vacation. The teachers feel most
grateful to the Board Of Education
Cor their holiday vacation
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19

We can't help admiring the courage
OF an old maid who makes a sultor pro
pose twice before accepting him, al.
though she knows he's her last chance.
Birmingham Age Herald.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19

Photographer taking plain looking
girl and her escoru Now. try not to
think Of yourselves nj all-think OF
something pleasant lnndnn opinion.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19

Hc--no you know I've called full u
dozen times and not found you in. She
Nor will you ever find me in IL you
call in thnt condition Boston Tran.
script.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19
ominous.

"Yes, ] am going to run for office"
"YOur friends seem pleased"
$50 do my enemies And that looks
kind of omlnous don't You think p
Louisville Courier Journal
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19

Mr.. Padgett has begun Manual
Training in the Hic' School In both
these departments, rapid results are
being shown for such a short time.
Some nice specimens of sewing and
needle week are in evidence.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19

Miss Sally Eckhart from Hurley,
New Mexico has taken a position at
85-mine, assisting Misses James and
Brown.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19

Miss FELTON, of FL Paso has re-
lieved Miss Wells, the substitute of
the 1st primary GRADES. Miss Horton
having resigned before Christmas on
account of illness.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19

The students received a fruit and
candy shower from the school board
which was immensely appreciated.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19

Mrs. Klipsch, a graduate of the
New Mexico normal school at Silver
City, has relieved Miss Demphiwolf
Of the third grade, Miss Demphiwolf
taking charge of Domestic Science
in the New High school
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-01-19

Miss Shepherd entertained her
room with a Christmas program and
refreshments.