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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-09-18
CITY IN BRIEF

Mrs. Bruegger of Winona, Mimi, is
visiting at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Clair Tompkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Tompkins, of
Cannon Falls, Mimi, arrived for visit
at the homes of their sons, Verne and
Clair Tompkins.
Peter Scott, inspector Of amuse-
ments for the state of North Dakota,
was Minot visitor Monday and was
guest of the Minot Rotary club at
it's noon day luncheon.
Geo. H. Bugenhagen, the architect,
has purchased the A. C. Olander resi-
dence in Eastwood Park and will re-
model the place. This will make one
of the most desirable residence proper
ties in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. M. Simmons of St..
Paul arrived in Minot and likes our
city so we'll that he has decided to be-
come a permanent resident. They are
the parents of w. K. Simmons, manag-
err of the basement department of the
Fair store.
The Independent has received an in
teresting postcard from j. w. Rowan,
a Minot undertaken, who went to At
lantic City N. j. to attend the nation
al convention of embalmers. He Wis
tied the Minnesota state fair enroute
and also attended the G. A. r. con-
vention at Columbus O. and saw the
sights of Chicago, Philadelphia and
New York City,
John Engelson, a prominent Wang
township farmer, has rented his farm
to Chas. Larson and will leave soon
with is family for the state of Wash
ington, where they will spend the win
ter. Mr.. Engelson will hold sale on
Monday Sept. 80, notice of which ap-
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dren. Mr.. Witham had not been in Mi
not for seven years and he noted
wonderful improvements in our town.
He has been farming and operating a
store at Polworth. The store was left
in charge of his mother, Mrs. NJ.
Witham. After spending a month
with relatives in Ward county, they
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-09-18
Gave Welcome to Lafayette.

On the Waccamaw river, in South
Carolina, far back on commanding
eminence, with acres Of rice land and
pine forests stretching away on every
hand, stands notable relic of colonial
and revolutionary days" Prospect
HILL" the venerable home Of Benjamin
Hugsr pronounced U-gee), an Ameri-
can patriot Of French Hugusnot an
cestry.
1t was here that the Marquis do
Lafayette spent his first night in Amer
Ia, in 1777, landing on North island at
~ mouth Of Winyaw bay. He was
met by the owner of Prospect Hill"
and was conveyed in q rowboat pro
pslisd By negro oarsmen in livery 10
~ destination. whore grand recsp
t1nn was given In his honor.
The mansion was brilliantly lighted
aaA adorned with flags, and noted
guests from the country around were
suffered 70 welcome ~ distinguished
- q Transa
Closed Chapter Of History.
The French newspaper L'Eclair,
which, in one Of its recent issues, pub
lished note on the seal used by Jules
Favre at Versailles In 1871. has re-
ceived letter bearing the signature
Louis, prince de Bourbon" The
writer protests against the expression.
used BY L'Eclair, faux Louis XVII" 40
applied to his father, Naundorff; and
the writer incloses q certificate in
which Naundorff il described AZ duke
Of Normandy, Louis XVII. It has not
sufiiced Of over 100 years completely
to silence that particular chapter Of
French history. As L'Eclair remarks.
ever since the Sth Of June 1796. the
ease was settled for q"
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pears in this issue. He has farmed
in Wang township for 13 years and
had built up fine herd of mich COWS.
Simon X. Witham, formerly resi-
ednt of South Prairie, returned from
Polworth, Sask., Saturday for an ex-
tended visit with relatives. He was &C.
companied by his wife and four chill
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-09-18

FOR RENT-Farm, three quarters for
cropping and one quarter summer
following, six miles south of Mi
not. Good buildings, good water.
George A. MCGEE, Minot, N. D.
t4-SI-6
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will go to Minnesota for visit with
his wife's relatives.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-09-18
Head of Horses

One Black Horse, IL years old, weight 400
One Sorrel Horse, 6 years old, weight 400
Gray Mare, years old, weigh 400
One Gray Mare, years old, weight 1900
One Gray Mare, years old, weight 100
Roam Horse, years old, weight 1850
l Gray Mare, years old, weight 1850
Bay Horse, Is years old, weight 100
l Black Gelding, z years old, weight 100
l Black Horse Colt, year old
l Gray Mare Colt, l year old
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-09-18
Is Head of Cattle

IL Head of Mich Cows, from 3 to years DID, one
coming fresh at time of sale. Others milking.
Four Yearling Heifers
Two Bulls, Is months old
Eight Spring Calves
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21
NEWS ITEMS FROM
THE UNION COMMUNITY

II has been very hot the past week
but the weather is some cooler now.
We had a light shower last Friday
night. but not enough to help any
thing EXCEPT cool the air.
Mr.. Hop Scooter went TO Lubbock
one day last week and brought out
a row binder. There are good
many people buying row binders
lately. People realize hands are go
ing 10 be scarce so they are prepar-
ing to do all the work they can them
selves, but in spite Of that we will
need lots OF hands
On account Of the little shower
Friday night. the ice cream supper
at Mr. Sooter's was not much Of
success. There were some of the
young folks who had to stay at home
on account Of the rain, however.
those present had nice time.
Mrs. Teal carried a load Of water
melons to Lubbock Friday and did
not get home until Saturday about
noon. Watermelons are not very
good sale here lately.
Mr.. Louis Rogers underwent an
operation in one Of the Lubbock
sanitariums Friday. We have not
heard how he is getting along. We
hope he will soon be well and at
home again.
Miss Gertilene Teal was at Lub-
book Friday.
Mr. and Mrs Gurth Pinion visited
at Mr.. Burton McDonald's Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs G.. +. Pilley from
near Wilson, visited relatives in this
community Saturday and Sunday.
Bro. Eark filled his regular ap-
pointment at Union Sunday morning.
He will start his meeting at this
place next Sunday night. We are
hoping for a good meeting
Mr. and Mrs Holt stopped with
Mr. Bud Cops folks from Sunday
School Sunday morning and took
dinner
Mr.. Dave Scooter and family from
near Posey switch visited his broth
er. Mr. Hop Scooter. Of this place
Sunday.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21

Slide Friday looking for sudan TO
buy
Grady Harrist came in Saturday
from Plainview where he has been
working in the harvest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hollingsworth and
Mrs. Harper Cooksey. Of Slaton, Wis
tied at r. W Harrist's Sunday.
Several Of the Slide people attend
ed church at New Home Sunday. All
report a good service and a large
crowd
Essie Tunnel of near Slaton is Wis
iting her uncle. W. B. Copeland this
week
Bro. Miller, Of Lubbock, is con
Quoting meeting at Woodrow this
week.
r. J. Davis is heading maize to
store for winter use.
RI Northam and family left Sat
urday for Draw school house to help
in a protracted meeting. Mr. North
am will lead the singing at that place
p. P. Posey returned Monday
from the harvest field near Plain
view.
Prof. II. A. Clapp and Miss Halsey
gave an interesting canning demon.
stration Tuesday at Slide School
house
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21
J. M. BRADLEY BACK
IN BUSINESS AGAIN

In this issue Of the Avalanche will
be found the announcement ad Of the
Oakland Sales Company. J. NJ. Brad
ley. Manager. Mr. Bradley has for
several years been out Of active bus
mess life, recuperating his health,
but IL strong and healthy again and
is not satisfied to do nothing. so he
has secured the agency for the Oak
land cars in this territory and is ex-
pecting two carloads most any day
which he will have on display in his
large new building, which he recently
acquired. He will not only handle
the cars but will also have com
plete stock. Of accessories and sup
plies. He expects to have what the
autoist wants.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21

The men u this community met
~ Tie school Rouse tuesday 70 ~
the windmill and vet the house
ready FOR the sehool session
our school will PROBABLY be- pest.
poned Tor awhile IN order that the
children may help gather the bg
crops.
Mrs. Bentley and daughter, Vera,
who have been visiting her mother,
went home last Thursday
Mr. and Mrs. j. F.. Copp who have
been visiting in this community left
last Wednesday for Oklahoma where
they will visit Mrs. Cops mother,
before returning home.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21
HAPPENINGS AROUND SLIDE
FOR THE PAST WEEK

MY My, II seems like gasolene
might be rs cents gallon from the
way people are running their cars OF
late.
Mrs. J G. Stanford's sister, OF Aus
tin, came in Tuesday to visit Mrs.
Stanford.
Mrs. {. /. Reger is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Canyon, Of near Lub-
book.
R. l.. Northam and family were
visiting in Lubbock Wednesday
Chester Henderson was a caller at
Slide Tuesday.
j II. Reiger is spending Few
days at the ranch this week.
r. J Murphy was az Lubbock
Wednesday.
J. W. Ellison spent Tuesday night
at Lubbock
Mrs. W u. Arnett received a nice
load Of new furniture Tuesday.
J. b. Nail spent Monday night
with his brother, A. NJ Nail, Of Lub-
beck
Bro. McCauley, Of Slaton, is hold
ing meeting n, New Home this
week with good attendance
Mrs. c. A. Hubbard gave recital
for her music class which was very
much enjoyed by all.
Mrs. NJ. l. Williams and family
visited Sailor Williams Wednesday
W. b. Copeland and family spent
the day with Mrs. VI. l.. Williams
Thursday
Magnolia boys delivered truck
load Of gas out at Slide Thursday
!. J. Nettles Of Lakeview. was at
Slide Thursday.
Mr. O. p. Baker Is on the sick list
this week. Mr.. Bakers mother q
visiting him during his sickness
Mrs. J O. Gasham spent Thursday
with her mother. Mrs NJ l. vii
liams.
Mrs Nail spent Thursday with
Mrs J. " Ellison
Mrs. c. + Moremsn visited at
Slide Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs Cannon and dangh-
ter. visited at Slide this week.
Mrs. NJ. J Adams returned home
Thursday after spending a month
with her sister. Mrs c A Hubbard.
Mrs r. W Harrist returned home
after spending several days with
her mother and other relatives IN
Knox county.
W. NJ. Mllsap called at Mr. Har-
rists Thursday.
Edd Sanders and Mitch Crouch
were at Slide Thursday.
Wonder and Villa Davis visited at
the home Of Leona Somner Wednes-
day
Mis-. Halscy, Of Lubbock, called "a
see Mrs. J. G. Stanford "Wednesday
Mr.. Afford Williams and family
returned home Friday after spend
inr the weekend with relatives here
at this place.
Mr.. Redwine passed through Slide
Thursday with new row binder
preparing TO harvest his feed. which
he has one hundred acres and which
is very fine.
Mrs. Beatrice Stanford visited her
mother. Mrs. VI l.. Williams from
Thursday until Saturday.
Robert Ellison returned home from
Plainview where he has been working
in the harvest fields for three weeks
Mr.. and Mrs. virdie Alter motor
ed to Lubbock on business Saturday
Mr.. Tunnel Of east Of Slaton. visit
ed at Slide Friday.
Mrs. Stubs Of Lubbock was al
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21
WEST TEXAS CROPS
MAKING BIG YIELDS

W. ID. Hornaday Of Austin, direc-
tor Of the office Of public lectures
and publicity Of the University Of
Texas, was in Dallss yesterday on
his way home from brief vacation
trip through the South Plains and
Panhandle region Of the State He
said that never in the agricultural
history Of that part Of Texas was the
outlook for enormous crop yields
brighter than now Much Of the
maize is already made. and harvest
ing the crop has begun, while the
wheat is being threshed as rapidly as
threshers ear do the work.
I'm all that territory between Lub-
book and Amarillo enormous yields
~ wheat are being obtained" Mr.
Hotnaday said. "The feed crops q
imaize, feterita. kafir corn and sudan
grass are so heavy that il IS going 70
be problem 70 harvest them There
is already complaint Of a scarcity Of
labor. and many farmers are discuss
ing the matter Of importing negroes
and Mexicans TO meet the situation
that confronts them The cotton
growing territory proper, so far rs
the South Plains region is concerned
begins in Lubbock county and ex-
tends south through Lynn and Daw-
son TO the eaprock
"The South Plains crop Of cotton
that saw gives promise Of bringing
wealth 10 many farmers. talked
with a number Of growers around
the little town Of O'Donnell, Lynn
county. who said that they. were
practically assured Of obtaining
yields Of one-half 20 one bale to the
acre. heard no estimate Of less
than one-half bale. The fields are
clean and there are no insect pests
to contend with.
Maize and other sorghum grains
in the South Plains will give an av-
erage yield OF three-fourths to one
and one-half tons an acre. The mar
ket for headed maize has opened at
railroad points at prices ranging from
1872 to $40 a ton. Farmers expect
the price Of grain to remain along
about these figures for some time to
come. "--Dallas News.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21

Earnest Ivy, little son Of Ebb Ivy,
well known stockman of the eastern
part Of New Mexico, is in a local
sanitarium receiving treatment
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21

J. w. Olson, Of Canyon, is here
this week, looking after his property
interests in our city
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-08-21

Read the date on the label. It tells
when your subscription expires!
The sun., 1919-04-03
EXPECTS TO EARN 8 PER CENT.
Head of American Smelling says
Outlook Couldn't He Roster.

With the restoration OF normal con-
ditions Of industry, the American Smelt-
ing and Refining Company will be able
TO earn per cent. or better on it's COM
mon stock In the opinion of Its presl-
dent, Simon Guggenheim. given yester-
day at the annual stockholders meet
Ing. american Smelling now has better
shelters, better refineries. more valua-
tory" he declared. THE outlook for
business following the period of read
justment could not be more rosy"
In reply to a stockholders criticism
OF the companys action In cutting divi-
dends the chairman, Edward Brush,
said:
The American Smelling directors did
not reduce the dividend without giving
the gravest consideration to the matter.
In taking this step they were actuated
by two principal causes: uncertainty as
TO the future, uncertainty as to the COM
pany's cash resources. The surplus
earned for the common stock In the war
period was expended for the benefit of
the stockholders in enlarging the COM
pany's capacity for producing material
needed by the Government.
1T was not believed that the direc-
tors should go on paying 6 per cent.
when the company's Mexican earnings.
which are normally very large, were
greatly curta'led and the income from
smelling and refining virtually cut Off.
Though copper production at the
mines has been reduced to about half of
the war rate It will take Ave or six
months for this cut to be reflected In
the output of the smelters and reilneries
which have been turning out refined
copper at the monthly rate OF $4,000
tons since January /.
None of this metal has been sold,
making the situation in regard to the
company's cash resources temporarily
very serious. No one can accurately say
how long these conditions will continue.
Under the circumstances the directors
did not consider 1t advisable to chntinue
tho per cent dividend rate"
The sun., 1919-04-03
FINANCIAL NOTES.

Sales OF the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Com
pany. Inc, for twelve months ended Feb
ruary % amounted to Sl5i,sS1,s19, against
tI2s,o04e5s last year.
American Trust Company statement Of
March 81, made public yesterday, shows
that since January 81 It's deposits have in
creased more than 107 per cent. The com
1918.
George A. HUM Sons. members New
York Stock Exchange, have Issued u spe-
cisi letter on United States Rubber
Central and South American TeleEra nh
Company (all America cables) has prr-
chased the necessary cable for q connee-
tion between Buenos Ayres and Monteyidep
In Uruguay, and expects TO complete tbs
connection by July 1.
Mark Cowen was elected director Of
Morton I1achenbruch n Co, have pre-
pared for distribution an exhaustive anAIy-
sis OF the Freeport Texas Company
standard Bank Of South Africa, Ltd, re-
ceiyed cable advicss yesterday from its
London office stating that arrangements
have been made for the establishment o.
an agency in Amsterdam, Holland, and
viii be ready for business about the mid
Major Frederic Bull is associated with
Chandler Brothers a Co. w"
Alfred Greenough. formerly with Kissel
Kinnicutt q Co. and recently honorab'y
discharged from the navy. has become as
seciatsd with the bend department Of
Lieut.. Col. Merrill q. Baker has been
made president Of the Amsrican Intekpa-
ponais steel corporatien.
The sun., 1919-04-03
LOST BY FEDERAL CONTROL.
Louisville and Nashville Reports
Net Income drop In 10Is.

LOUISVILLE, KY, April 2.--Still further
railroad rate increases are necessary To
maintain higher wages for employees. In
the opinion Of the directors OF the Louis
Vile and Nashville Railroad, the report
OF which was submitted to the annual
stockholders meeting here to-day.
The report showed an apparent net
loss In income of more than $4,000, 00O
for the year under Government super
vision compared with the 1911 period
under private ownership.
The public and the Congressional
mind have been moro clearly impressed
during 1918 with the great Importance
OF railroad transportation and with the
necessity OF its continued growth to keep
pace with the development of the coun-
try says the report, which continues
The most serious problem which has
been forced upon tho railroads during
Federal administration under war condi-
tons Is enormous increase In wages.
which has been the prime factor in in
creasing the cost of practically all ma
terials. II these advances are to be
permanent railroad freight and pas
senger rates must he raised to yield n
fair net return to the railroads"
Tho report shows that the annual
rental fixed for Government operation
OF the system was sl7,310,4ei, which.
with other sources OF revenue, brought
the gross Income for the year IN to
$l9,s23.320. Total deductions made the
net amount S1l.1I9.356, which compares
with sl6,Ssl.499 In 1917. OF the net
amount $l0,S49.037 was transferred to
income balance. which brought the road
surplus up to s7s,732,02s.
Notwithstanding the apparent out in
net income. the report asserts that the
standard Government compensation and
income from other sources will yield a
return which will care for all fx.I
charges, rentals, taxes, &c, and enable
the payment of per cent. dividends to
stockholders and leave a reasonable sur
plus for betterments and improvements
OF the properties"
All directors were reelected. At a
meeting In New York on April IL they
will name officers. Present plans. II was
said. include the reelection of President
Milton II. Smith, but the positions of
four vice-prcsidents vhs are with the
Railroad Administration, will not be
filled.
The sun., 1919-04-03
OPENS TRUST DEPARTMENT.
Mechanics and Metals National
Bank to Have First of Kind,

The Mechanics and Metals National
Bank announced yesterday the estab-
lishment OF trust department. thus be-
coming the first big local national bank
to take advantage of the recent amend
ment to the Federal reserve act. This
act permits national banks 10 perform
such trust functions as administrat tor,
executor, trustee and In other fduciary
capacities The new department will be
under the management OF Raymond b.
See. who has had many years experience
In such work.
Other local bank news includes the an
nouncement by the National City Bank
of the opening Of the National City Bank
of Camaguey, Cuba. Mario Pelaez has
been appointed as manager. The new
branch makes seven which the bank has
established In Cuba In total OF twenty
two foreign branches. A. N. Douglas
succeeds A. de Moya as head OF the San
tiago branch.
The sun., 1919-04-03
COFFEE MARKET.

Tho coffee market yesterday opened
firm at advances OF to is points. The
advance met Increased offerings and
later In the day heavy selling by lead
ing operator, mostly In the December
position, caused q sharp break. all the
early gains being lost and Anal prices
showing May points net higher, other
months 3 to 10 points net lower Two
leading trade interests absorbed the Of
ferings promptly and this tended TO
steady the market at the close.
Santos cost and freight prices were
practically unchanged from the previous
lay with Santos As available at 1915
to 1880. steamer shipment, London
Credits.
The local spot market was Nc lower
for Santos. as being held atIclc. After
the recent sale OF $4,000 bakys OF Rios
No rs stiffened UP and were held firm
Mt l6Lc.
The sun., 1919-04-03
PERE MARQUETTE
SURPLUS $1,894,124
Report for 1918 Shows Net to
BE Equal to $1.58 a Share
on Common.

The Pere Marquette Railway Com
pany. which issued yesterday its pam
phlet report for 1918, submitted therein
corporate income account which
showed surplus, after charges. of s1,s94,-
l24, which Is equal to S1.5s q share
earned on the s45.s4s.oOo common stock
after deduction of $3.50, 200 dividends on
prior preference stock and allowing for
per cent. dividends on preferred.
While the rental contract has not been
signed, the tentative standard return
gives, according to the report, an iu-
come from lease of the road of S3,74S
1876. Corresponding figures for 1917
were s3.S51,4s4. The surplus. as re-
fected by the general balance sheet Of
1917, was s2,3l3.s06.
Dividends aggregating S5s0.000 were
paid in 1918 on prior preference stock
out OF surplus Of December 81, 1871.
The statement as presented in the re-
port OF the consolidated income account
figures of the company and the Rail-
road Administrations operations of the
road compares as follows:
The sun., 1919-04-03

100 bchs, SAGE PEAs-Calfornia.
small drum. t5g6; Florida, bsk. Sla350.
PEPrERs.Fiorida, box. i!aS; Cuban.
curly, bbL, NGai2; plain. Dbl, |2 q @:
Tong IONS Island. 100 ssRs., S aloi RoMAINE
- Florida, bsk.. tld35O; South Carolina.
bsk., 81. SCALLIONS Jersey. 100 bchs..
81 also; North Carolina crate Id2;
bEk., 75c. al 25. SHALT.OTS-I0uislan ma.
90 bchs., S2a3 Dbl, sSnlO. SPINACH
Virginia. Dbl, il5Od3.5J; Texas bsk :.
$50 souAsH-Hubhard, bbl,, t2I3;
Southern, white: box. 50 new, bbi. 81
276 TURNIPS-RutabaGa, hb or bag,
{75H2bO white. Dbl. or bag, tlRl.5O.
TOMATOES 49, 81 1850. wATERCRESS-
100 bchs., 3l.50d3.