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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-12-16
PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD
OF CITY COMMISSIONERS

MinOt, N. D., December 16, 1920.
Regular meeting of the Board of
City Commissioners was held in the
City Hall ate4 o'clock P. NJ, Decem-
Der 13, 1920.
Present: President Shaw Commits
sioners Bowker, Main, Shaft.
Absent Commissioner Household
Minutes Of the last regular meeting
were read. Moved BY Commissioner
Malm, seconded by Commissioner
Bowker that the same stand approved
as read. Carried
The following was then filed: Bond
of the Second National Bank as City
Depository in the sum Of $10,O0OO0
with the United States Fidelity &
Guaranty Company as surety.
Moved by Commissioner Malm, Sec
onded by Commissioner Bowker, that
the resolution confirming special as.
sessment for the Planting of grass and,
maintenance of trees and grass, be
allowed.
Roll Call-Yeas: Bowker, Malm,
Shaft, Shaw
Petition Of the Normal School and
the Board of Park Commissioners and
others for the grading and improving
Of Lincoln Ave. N. w., Fifth st. N. w.
and Sixth ST. N. w. was read.
Moved by Commissioner Bowker,
seconded by Commissioner Malm that
the petition be referred to the Com
missioner of Streets and Public I'm
provements and the City Engineer for
report.M Carried.
Moved by Commissioner Shaft, sec
onded by Commissioner Bowker, that
the following estimate be allowed
Estimate No. 3, Benz. Mcdonnell in
| the sum of $2,35O.O0, and the City
Auditor instructed to draw speciAl
assessment warrants on Improvement
District No. L Fund in payment of
same.
Roll Call-Yeas: Bowker, Malm,
Shaft, Shaw.
Moved by Commissioners Bowker,
| seconded by Commissioner Malm, that
the petition Of j. H. Charlebois, for
the exclusion Of a certain tract of
land from the City Limits, be referred
to the City Auditor and City Attorney.
Carried.
Commissioner Shaft then made a
report recommending the buying of
lots for the extension Of Fourth Ave.
is. E.
/ Moved by Commissioner Shaft, sec
onded by Commissioner Ma1m, that
the City Attorney be authorized to
make a contract and arrange for the
buying Of lots for the extension of
Fourth Ave. 8. E.
/ Roll Call-Yeas: Bowker, Malm,
Shaft, Shaw.
Moved by Commissioner Malm, sec
onded by Commissioner Bowker, that
4 the following bills be paid: !.
Poor Fund eS
E. Ellison, rent ----!-$ 5000
Ia. b. Hagenstein, cash advanc-
Leland Dept. Store, groceries 1922
~ B. McEwan, rent E----- 5000
Mrs. Rakness, servicesN.--- 1900
Mrs. C. Sandland, rent 1900
Smallwood's Grocery, groceries 7.20
| st. Joseph's Hospital, services 541.00
| Shirley's Grocery, groceries 362.4z
4 And the City, Auditor instructed to
draw warrants on the Poor Fund in
payment Of same.
i Roll Call Yeas: Bowker, Malm
Shaft, Shaw.
4 Moved by Commissioner Malm, sec
onded by Commissioner Bowker. that
we adjourn.
City Auditor.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-12-16
SUBSTITUTE USED FOR MILK
success Wlth Calf Meal 10 Governed
Largely by Experience Of Feeder
and vigor OF Calf.

The use Of calf meal as an entire sub
stiture for milk is frequently observed.
Success in its use in this way IS gov
erned largely byi the'experience Of the
feeder. constitutional vigor Of the calf
and quality and method of preparing
the calf meal.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-12-16
KIND TREATMENT is NEEDED
pocile Creature is Willing to Make
Friends With keeper-Wiii Re.
sent Rough Handling.

Kindness should not be forgotten,
for the COW is docile creature willing
to be friends with her keeper when
she finds ont that he is her friend and
no reason to fight. The more fntelli-
eent and sensitive the animal IL, the
more likely 1t is to resent unjust treat
ment.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-12-16
RYDER

A meeting of the Elders and Trus-
tees of the Presbyterian church was
held at the home Of Mrs. K. E. Camp
bell, Monday evening. Important
business was transacted.
Mrs. H. C. Miller who has been Wis
ting at Fargo returned home Mon
day.
School closes Tuesday, Dec. %, for
the holiday vacation.
Laura and Helen Griffin who have
been attending school at Fargo re-
turned home Monday to spend the
holidays.
John Billion Of Minot was bust
ness visitor here last week.
The w. CT. U. sent $50 this week
to H. A. Shuder, state secretary at
Fargo for the Near East Relief.
C. Christensen, H. C. Miller, B. A.
Dickinson, John Campbell and L. S.
Officer were Minot visitors Saturday.
Tho fnneral If Mrs FANNY Hueer.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-12-16
DAIRY
FACTS
BEST TIME TO SELECT CALF
Make Selection Of Young Animal
While Il Is With its Mother and
Before Weansd.

The best time to select calf Is at
q few months of age. when it may be
seen with It's mother, or, at any rate.
before 1t Is weaned. Observe the calf's
mother, If she is wide. deep bodied
COW with plenty Of size and is giving
q liberal supply Of milk, you may BE-
reasonably sure that the CALI, II sired
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-12-16
|NlN0l GRAIN MARKET;

No. Dark Northern, $1.36.
Durun, $1.35.
Flax, $1.5S.
Rye, $1.16.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-12-16
ATTENTION CONSOLIDATED
SCHOOLS

FOR SALE-One new bus body,
suitable for either wagon or truck.
Will hold about 25 persons. Cheap.
12/16-1t Minot, N. D.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-12-16

ESTRAYED - One White bobtailed
SOW weight $50 lbs. J. A.. Wemer,
Box Is, Minot. 12/23-1t
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-12-16

The funeral Of Mrs. Fanny Hueer,
who died Sunday in Glasgow, Mont,
was held in Minot today.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1920-01-16
You Do More Work.

You are more ambitious and you get more
enjoyment out of everything when your
blood is in good condition. Impurities in
the blood have very depressing effect on
the system, causing weakness, laziness
nervousness and sickness.
GROVES TASTELESS Chilli TONIC
restores Energy and Vitality by Purifying
and Enriching the Blood. When you feel
its strengthening, invigOrating effect, see
how it brings color to the cheeks and how
it improves the appetite, you viii then
appreciate its true tonic value.
GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC
is not a patent medicine, it is simply
IRON and QUINHEE suspended in Syrup.
So pleasant even children like it. The
blood needs Quinine to Purifyit and IRON
to Enrich it. These reliable tonic prop
critics never fail to drive out impurities in
the blood.
The Strength Creating Power of GROVES
TASTELESS Chill TONIC has made it
the favorite tonic in thousands Of homes.
More than thirty-fve years ago, folks
would ride long distance to get GROVES
TASTELESS Chill TONIC when
member of their family had Malaria or
needed a bodybuilding, strengthening
tonic. The formula is just the same to-
day, and you can get it from any drug
store. Coo per bottle
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1920-01-16

Tax take notice will call Weaky Coun-
" at places and dates named below:
Martin, (Cfy National Bank Saturday, January II.
Gleason Farmers and Citizens Ban Saturday. January "a
Greenfield (Frut Growers Bank) Saturday. January 81
Latham Wednesday, February, 4.
Ore Springs 9Th District Thursday FEBRUARY
Bells Store, 9th District Friday, February
Martin martin Bank Saturday, February
Crawleys Store 18th District Wednesday, February
Caps Store 10th District Thursday, February IL
Williams Store 18th District Friday February 10
Gleason Gleason Bank Saturday, February IA
Pamersvile (Pamersville Bank Monday, February
Bumpass Store No |, (Forenoon) Tuesday February
Austin Springs NO. District (Afternoon Tuesday, February
Dukedom (Dukedom Bank Wednesday, February 10
hgstons Store 18th District Forenoon Thursday February
Ruhve 18th District (Afternoon) Thursday, February 10
dyndSVer 10Th District Friday, February 20
Sharon, (Sharon Bank) Saturday, February
Gardner (5rd DstrcD Monday, February 23
Mt Peia (Mt Peia Bank) Tuesday, February
Limbs ~ 18th District (Forenoon) Wednesday, February 25
Sdcnia 18th District afternoon Wednesday February rs
Capps store 22nd District Thursday February &c
Ufeen1leld tGreentleld Bank) Friday February 27
Martin, Peoples Bank) Saturday, February 20
Please meet
special school tax will become de-
Gnquent March L. 1920.
Yours truly,
4l-6t L. P. MOORE, Trustee.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1920-01-16

Accept California" Syrup of
Figs only-look for the name Cali
fornia on the package, then you are
sure child is having the best and
most harmless harmless laxative or
physic for the little stomach, liver
and bowels. Children love it's deli
cious fruity taste. Full directions
for child's dose on each bottle. Give
it without fear
Mother! You must say "Califor-
MA"
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1920-01-16
GIVES WIFE
GLYCERINE MIXTURE

A retired merchant whose wife
suffered for years from catarrh Of
the stomach finally gave her simple
glycerine, buckthorn bark, ETC., as
mixed in Adler-i-ka. ONE bottle
produced great results. Because
Adler-i-ka acts on BOTH upper and
lower bowel it removes all foul mat
ter which poisoned stomach. Re-
lieves ANY CASE sour stomach or
gas on stomach. Often. CURES con-
stipation. Prevents appendicitis
Sold in Dresden by Alexander &
BrasfieId, druggists (Sold in Glea-
son by J. C. AmmOns.)
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1920-01-16
Sharon
Nearly Drowned in Back Water.


Mr.. Dennis Pate went to the
river bottom last Friday to look at
ter his stock and in trying to save
them from drowning fell or got into
the water and his clothes got so wet
that it, chilled him through, but he
managed to get out some way, no
one knows how. He became uncon-
scious and went into congestion, but
is some better Later news from the
bedside of Mr.. Pate is that pneumo-
MIA has set up and he is in dan
gerous condition, and also his skin is
badly lacerated by barbed wire
which he became entangled while
trying to get his stock out of the
water. Reports are that some Of his
stock were drowned.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1920-01-16

Buy trunks, bags and suit cases in
the clearing sale. Some nice ward
robe trunks, priced $50 and up
Al Gardner.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1920-01-16

Owing to the increase in the Sha-
ron high school attendance another
room is being cut off in the auditori-
UNI and Mrs. Smith, wife Of Prof.
Smith, has been elected as teacher
for the remainder of theterm.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1920-01-16
Great Damage By Water.

The water in the river and creeks
are higher than was ever known.
On last Friday night it was over the
trestle at the tank, something that
never before has occurred. Bridges
and levees are gone and it is esti-
mated that it will cost the county
$4,000 to replace them.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1920-01-16

| By unanimous action of the Boa
Directors of tie Greenfield Bank Il
following resolutions, subscribed by
committee duly appointed, We
adopted:
Whereas, on January 8, 19
death unaanounced entered the h,
of S. J. Hills, highly esteemed cit
of Greenfield, Tenn, and his
tie spirit drifted away on the
ON of that dark and shadowy
that flows with resistless sweep
the placid waters of eternity's sh
less sea. Therefore, be it
Resolved, First, that the board
directors of the Greenfield bank
which he was a valuable mem
since its organization in 1899,
received with profound sorrow
intelligence of the death of their
sociate member, but that they b
in humble submission to the will
Him who fashioned the universe a
all therein.
Second, that the Greenfield bal
suffers a great loss in the demise
S. ]. Hills, whose face was familid
in its council chamber since the day
Of its organization, and whose voice
always sounded for the betterment
and progress of the institution, re-
joicing in it's growth and stability.
Third, that as citizen, neigh
boz, friend, he was beloved by all.
He seemed the thing he was, and
joined
To noble manners, as the flower
And native growth Of noble mind.
And thus he bore without abuse
The good name of grand old gentle
man.
Fourth, that the courtesies of his
life were broad and generous, being
always the polite and genial gentle
n,kind and tolerent, his privite life
deserving admiration, tender and
olameless in his social relation, de-
,oted to his friends, affcctionate in
lis family, honest, upright, stead
asst in Christian principles and 10y
Il to his church.
Fifth, that not even death itself
an deaden the power Of recollection
n curtail the sweep of our affec-
ions for our deceased brother,
friend.
Sixth, that the secretary of the
oard of directors incorporate this
in the minutes of the
GARD, and transmit copy thereof
D the family Of tie deaceased.
H. F. Hudson,
A. ]. Barton,
L. c. Brasficld,
Com. Board of Directors.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1920-01-16
MEMS CLOTHING.

Buy all the cotton goods you wal
need for a year in the clearing sale.
Al Gardner.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1920-01-16

Mr.. J. E. Edwards, on Allen street,
kill go to Jackson. He has
hold his home and three acres of
land to Mr.. Ford of the Tenth dis
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1920-01-16

Men, you can save from $500 to
$1,000 on your suit by buying in
our Clearing Sale.-Al Gardner.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1920-01-16

Mems and women's winter under
wear at saving in the clearing sale.
AL Gardner.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1920-01-16

Mrs. Lou Coleman of Oklahoma
City, Okla, is visiting Ter brother
and sister, Mrs. J. r. Pointer and
Mr.. C. R. Thompson.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1920-01-16

Because OF Its tonic and laxative effect, LAxA'
TIVE BROMO QUININE is better than ordinary
Quinine and does not cause nervousness mol
ringing In head. Remember the full name and
look for the signature Of E. W. GROVE. 3oe.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1920-01-16

Ladies, buy a suit or coat in our
clearance sale at One-fOurth Off
al Gardner.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1920-01-16

OmlCn, nAS D9en eLecCeO as CeacneE
for the remainder of theterm.
Ladies' tailored suits, dresses and
coats at one-fourth to one-third off
in our Clearing Sale.-Al Gardner.
Esq Herman Terry has sold his
home in Sharon to Mr.. Davidson, the
new merchant; consideration, ST.
500.
Mr.. Sellars Hansbrough has sol
his home in Sharon to Esq. Terry;
consideration, $1,1O0.
Mr.. jim Banks has sold a house
and lot on Mill street to Mr.. Lem
Edwards.
With shoes going higher all the
time we have cut the rice from SOC
to $500 pair in our clearing sale.
AL Gardner.
Mr.. ]. A. Wilson was taken with
the hiccOughs last Thursday.
The directors Of the new bank have
purchased the lot from DR.. Jack
Shannon, known as the Trout stand,
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1920-01-16

Mrs. Yancy Moore is visiting her
parents in Mississippi.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1920-01-16

One lot Of mems caps, worth up to
$1.O0, sale price 45c.-Al Gardner.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1920-01-16

Buy a pair of heavy pants at a
big reduction-all must goal
Gardner.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1920-01-16

Mr.. Otis ChildresS left last Thurs
day night for Florida, where he has
a job with his half brother.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1920-01-16

Mr.. C. S. Thompson is in Memphis
taking serum treatment for his
head,
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1920-01-16

trict for $4,000. Mr.. Edwards has
bought farmnear jackson, and
will move to that community.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1920-01-16

located just west Of Lovelace's gro,
Gerry.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1920-01-16

Ladies' tailored suits, dresses and
coats at one-fourth to one-third off
in our Clearing Sale.-Al Gardner.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-07
2 KILLED IN BATTLE WITH
MEXlCAMS IN PITTSBURGH
Alien, Shoot Pntrolmnn nnd Civilian
and Retreat 30 Dnrricadcd Hoard
ing House.
(By Associntcd Press.)

PITTSBURGH. Oct. G.-After kill
ing patrolmaii and "A civilian. n
crowd of Mexican laborers. armed
with pistols, barricaded themeelves In
boarding house at Homestead. n
suburb. tonight and gave battle to u
posse OF police and nremen in an eX-
change of shots.
The trouble began, according to
the police. when two patrolmen at
tempted to arrest the Mexicans for
disorderly conduct. One of the Mcxi-
cans produced Il pistol and killed
Patrolman William Smith and wound
ed Patroiman Henry Davis.
They then retreated to Mexican
boarding house. where they shot and
killed the proprietor and barricaded
themselves. The police found IL i'm
possible to break into tho house in
the face OF a constant fusillade with
the Mexicans' pistols. Shortly after
10 o'clock Gremen were laying sew
eral line Of hose. with the intention
of directing the streams into the
clearinghouse windows.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-07
POLICE SEEKING
ALLEGED SLAYER
AFTER SHOOTING
La aJeife ". Oliper Instantly
kiLcd-De:eciipes Trail
Ifney Drirer.

Lafayette W..Oliver, 10, a carpcn-
ter. of Sl4 North Twenty-ffth Street.
is dead as the result OF pistol shot
said to have been fred at him at 10
o'clock last night in front OF n con-
fectionery at 900 West Leigh Street
G. w. Cough, jitncy driver, 1890
West Clay Street. was being sough,
by Detectives Smith. Ford ana Card
well. of police headquarters at .
o'clock this morning. In the belief
that he could throw light on the
tragedy.
Sergeant Whitlock, Of Second sta
tion. sent 4 squad to the scene of the
shooting. which rounded up three
men said to have been with Oliver
and Cough as they left the confec.
tionery. which is run by George w.
Herbert. The men under arrest are:
Herman Oliver. "a brother Of tho slain
youth; Aubrey ownen. 5111-a North
Twcnty-Afth Street, and Robert Har-
vey. 500 North Twenty-fifth street.
The latter. who is only Is, was not
arrested untilia lengthy search Cor
him.
The men under, arrest, 1t Is said
gave no cause for the shooting.
oliver's body gwss {; turned over to
Henry w. Woody, y,'undertaker, zoo
North Twenty-hfth Street. by. coro-
ncr Whitfield. oliysr died before an
lambyisase could reach the spet Z
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-07
MUST LAY TRADE CARDS
ON TABLE, SAYS GEDDEs
British Ambassador Urges Closer
Cooperation Between America
and England.
WANTS SECRECY. ABOLISHED
Denies That Either Nation Wants to
Control World Shipping and
Commerce, but Believes IN Har-
monizing Competition.
WANTS SECRECY. ABOLISHED
,Ey Assoclated rrcssl

"ASHINGTOE. Oct. C.-AdeUuatc
word trade development by Great
Briiain and the United States re-
qu'res that both nations lay their
cards on the table, Sir Auckland
Geddes. British ambassador declared
tonight a, dinner give1~sby the
States to representatives OF the
British Chamber OF Commerce here
as guests OF the American organiza-
t!on.
The ambassador insisted that there
was greater desire in Great Britain
for close business corporation with
American than has been indicated by
many American writer's. He had
learned from these writers. he said,
how d!nbolicaIly clever tho British.
more especially the English. are. and
with what mlchiavclian duplicity the
British push their trade"
Economic waste results when each
nation regards the others CONNER
cial and financial achievement under
suspicion" he said. adding:
II believe tina; /; is imperative that
each country should play the. great
- So'bN "a Noi'u 80 10
US both. with its card upon the table
in so far as trade is supported and
developed by national. that Is poll
teal. action.
Secrecy breeds suspicion, the
mother of hcsti!itics. ! believe that
full reciprocity in :rankness is cs-
scntial il we arc 10 avoid difficulties.
l believe most strongly that in spite
of possible local diminutions of profit.
cooperation between our nation will
pay us both bcs: in the long run"
The ambassador denied published
reports that the British government
had resold TO the German govern
ment number OF German ships with
the object of hindering the develop
ment of the American Merchanti!c
Marine.
Utter nonsense" he said. adding:
THE British Parliament under the
leadership o; the government had
made it illegal for a period of years
TO sell any ship in British hands to
Germany or to Germans" Revert
ing to his theme Of mutual UNDER
standing. the ambassador said:
III the English speaking peoples
work together. no half baked Com
munists or militarist advcnturcrs will
long continue to disturb the re-
settling world"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-07
ny .nABnr RUTH.

Copyright. 1920. by United Ncws.)
NEW YORK, Oct. 6.-Nothing that
happened Wednesday at Ebbets Field
has caused me TO charnge my opinion
in tho slightest. Cleveland succeed
ed in beating Marsuard Tuesday. but
failed to beat Grimes in the second
game. But, after all. however we'll
Grimes pitched II was really Bagby's
work in the box that beat the In
dams.
In other words. as | said in my
previous article. you would go far
TO find two more evenly matched
teams than Cleveland and Brooklyn.
in hitting and deldinG ability. The
pitchers will tell the story,
cleveland took all the breaks and
had the better pitching in the first
game. Brooklyn had all the breaks
and the better pitching in the second.