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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03
demonstration for Mechanical Class
q, of NiRht School

w. H. Welsh, or "Dick," as he is
Familiarity known to his intimates,
has moved his family to the city from
WATERFOWL, S. d., having leased res
idence at 10th avenue N. w. Mr..
Welsh, who is manager of the Holt
Motor Co.. in this city, has already
adopted several new and novel ideas
at their display rooms in the Lee block
which are attracting considerable in
terest among motorists. On Wednes-
day evening Of this week, the mechan-
ical class of the Minot night school
held demonstration at the sales
rooms Of the Holt Motor Co., where
the company had placed at their dis
posal q Dodge Brothers chassis, with
the different parts ticketed, thus at
fording the students ample facilities
for studying the mechanical features
Of a car. Another novel feature Of the
exhibit is a fully equipped touring car
placed on its side, showing the under
side Of the body and chassis. 1t is
expected that the class will take adj
vantage at frequent intervals of the
cordial invitation Of the Holt Motor
Co. to make use of any of their equip
ment and shop machinery, such as
lathes and tools, in pursuing their
studies. In addition to the means af-
forded the students Of the night school,
the exhibits afford the statesmen the
means to instruct prospective custom
ers or anyone interested in learning
the details Of auto construction, the
statesmen being always on the ground
to give any desired instruction along
this line. the idoa hainc ia familiarize
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03
l.. l.. kyam Leaves

l.. L. Kvam, who recently resigned
as assistant cashier of the Citizens
bank, left for Texas. where he expects
to locate permanently. Mr. Kvam
has been identified with the Citizens
bank for several years and is well
known among the younger set in Mi
not. His position has been taken by
Hugh Valley.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03
Portal CurlerS Here

Three Portal Kinks arrived today
and are holding an afternoon and ev-
ening bonspiel with the Minot curriers'
at the local rink. A luncheon will be
served for the visitors this evening.
Four Minot Kinks will visit Grand
Forks Feb. p, at which time a bon
spiel opens. A number Of Duluth
Kinks will visit that city at that time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03
J. z. ZOOk Seriously Ill

J. f. Zook is seriously i'll at his
home in the northeast part of the city.
His daughters, Mrs. Carl Marsh and
Miss Fern Zook, have returned home
owing to the serious nature Of his i'll
ness. Miss Fern Zook has been Wis
ting relatives at Rapid City, S. OAK,
for several months, and arrived home
on Wednesday of this week.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03
Town Criers BANQUET Feb. Is

The Town Criers monthly banquet
will be given at the Association Of
Commerce rooms Tuesday evening,
Feb. Is. The banks will put on the
program. A. H. Kurth Of the Citizens
bank will have charge of the program
and he will furnish very unique en-
tertainment.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03

Carl Reese Completes Picture
Carl Reese, local decorator, has won
quite reputation as painter in oil,
Mr.. Reese has just completed a paint
ing in the nude, called Temptation"
which will soon be on display at the
Home Furniture Co.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03

John A. Borud, E. s. Davies, R. S.
Waggoner, II. D. Davy, VIM. Sayers,
Thos. Whitley and Ole s. Strand, well
known farmers from Rolling Green
township, transacted business in Mi
not Monday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03

Ward Newman Goes to Fort Dodge.
Iowa
Ward Newman, manager Of the r.
w. Woolworth store for several years,
left Tuesday for Fort Dodge, Ia,
where he has been appointed manager
of the Woolworth store. Mrs. New
man will leave Minot Friday.
A. K. Mitchell of st. Cloud, Mimi,
arrived to take Mr.. Newman's place
as local manager.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03
WM. HETHERTON WRITES
FROM BONNIE SCOTLAND

Major A. J. MCDANIEL, president
of the Minot Burns club, received the
following letter from VIM. Hether-
ton, for many years president Of the
Minot Burns Club, which was read
at the recent celebration of the club:
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03
Veteran 81 Today-W. r. c. Presents
Cake

II. C. Bemis, Civil war veteran who
lives with his daughter, in Virginia
Apartments, is 81 years of age to-
day. Mr.. Bemis is tall and straight
and appears many years younger than
he actually is. The w. r. C. Corps
presented him with fine cake, in
honor of his birthday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03
Casol;ne Down Gents

Gasoline Down 2 Cents
Gasoline has dropped two cents a
gallon in Minot and kerosene is down
three cents. Gasoline at the plant
is 32.4c and at the service station
33.4c. Kerosene is 21.1c.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03
Surrey Raises $1,000

Surrey Raises $1,000
The Surrey district is all right. A
fund of $40 has been raised to as
sist the starving children overseas.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03
Card Of Thanks

thank my many friends for the
kindness shown during the time of
the illness of my wife and following
her death.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03
Grounding Saw His Shadow

Wednesday was grounding day. The
sunofagun saw his shadow all right
and we may expect six weeks more
Of winter. No one will care if we
continue to get the same brand Of
climat we have had so far.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03

Dentist thot you said the tooth
had never been filled before?
Patient-It hasn't.
Dentist But my instrument shows
traces Of gold on it.
Patient You must have struck my
back collar button.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03
President of Ward County Farm
Bureau

Chas. Ouradnik, we'll known Bur-
lington farmer and stockman, has been
president of the Ward County Farm
Bureau during the past year, handling
the affairs of the organization in a
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03

FULL BLOOD Buff Orpington Cock
erels for sale, $500 each, two for
$500. Mrs. M. Register, Sawyer,
N. D., Rte 2, phone LIB. 2/3-6t
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03

A rather green countryman had just
returned from his first visit to New
York.
"Well, ST." said the postmaster,
"What did you think Of the metrop-
olis?"
"Wat say?" gawked the other,
stumped by SO big a word.
II asked how did you like the me-
tropolis :"
ooh, that-'twan't open," said 81
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03

Chas Zehringer, Treasurer
A. D. Hagenstein, Secretary.
A social evening was enjoyed fol-
lowing the business meeting, Grotto
members and their ladies attending.
Cards and dancing were the features.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-02-03
Grotto Elects Officers

At meeting of kad-N-Tonim Grot-
to held at the Masonic Temple Friday
evening. the following officers were
elected:
Carl B. Bach, Monarch.
+. L. Householder, Chief Justice.
Y. f. Stenersen, Master Of Cere-
Evening star., 1921-02-15
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\ splendid assortment of en-
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Crepe, the designs are new, also
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Evening star., 1921-02-15
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The Coconino sun., 1921-06-24
Perfect in One Particular.

The old and highly esteemed coack man of a family has at last resigned himself to a pension and lodge-g gato keepers duties-if he Is by no means resigned to the sight of the chauffeur who now reigns in his stead. The blow of the loss of his post has been softened slightly by the presentation of a handsome portrait, or, as he calls 1t, likeness" of himself in full rega- lia, pair of his favorite horses cavort- ing nobly under his whip. The cd man is right well pleased with the ef. feet, and so is his good dame, though. when questioned as to the portrait's resemblance to her husband, her an swer was somewhat eQuivocal. "v6y like" she said, but particular ths but- tous."-London Tt-Bits.
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-24
croesus Immenss Wealth.

Croesus was king of Lydia in the middle of the sixth century before Christ, and, while most of our men of afiiuence began in comparative pover. ty, he inherited riches gathered by a long line of wealthy ancestors, each of whom combined in his own person financier, monopoiist and king.
 Croesus, who inherited a fortune steadily increasing through many gen erations. had control of wide realms of agriculture, rich mines and the commerce of wealthy and populous nations. If the monopoly of a single industry can now produce hundreds of millions in a single generation. what could measure the wealth com ing from . monopoly of many indus tries for nearly two centuriesf
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-24
DOES MORE THAN TELL TIME
Movements of Sun, Moon and Earth Accurately Represented by New
 Astronomical Clock.

What is said to he an improved as. tronomical clock represents the ideas and unreIenting work of an ingenious Chicagoan, Michael Bulka. This clock exemplifies ard illustrates the move ments of the earth and moon around the sun. with the moon swinging about the earth. These various movements, In concert with the actual happen. ings. typify the four seasons of the year.
 In glass dome surrounding the clock are three globes representing the sun, earth and moon. This group shows how the sun Eliminates the earth and moon; how the earth re- wolves around It's axis every "A hours, giving us both day and night; how
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-24
up from off the floor.

up rom oil the floor. Twas murder, moys, and Colton
 was the lad that used the knife, Prepare me for the inquest-since Me
 Sweeney lost his life" They dashed the gore most reckless
 iy on Macs embroidered shirt. Great Heavens, boys," the corps ex- claimed, q must be badly hurt. Just save drop of Carter's best to
 put upon the knife; The bloody blade is evidence. since
 McSweeney lost his life" Has the Cotton lad escaped us ?"
 handsome Larry Quinlan cried. Eighth Joe and Shootin' Skeeter,
 go and bring him to be tried. Give us warning of your .comin', not
 word about the knife; Therell be doin's here in Flagstaff,
 since McSweeney lost his life" Through the byways and the high
 ways, sleuth-like, slinkingly they
 slipped,
 Both determined that they'd keep the
 chase until the game was nipped, And their hearts blood ran a riot,
 thinking of the bloody knife; Fightin' Joe and Shootin' Skeeter-
 since McSweeney lost his life. At doorstep on hilltop, never fal- 'tering in the chase, Hist, compadre," whispered Skeeter,
 we've the whole outfit to face. Hear him tellin' of the murder and
 twas me that used the knife; But we're bound to have the inquest,
 since McSweeney lost his life." On the door sill Shootin' Skeeter raps
 summons loud and hard, Whilst a warrant he produces, just a
 common railway card. Colton answers the loud summons, all
 excited OCT the strife, Feeling that he's surely wanted, since
 McSweeney lost his life. Skeeter read the solemn warrant in
 voice so sad and low, That the household gathered round
 him, chilled with fear and full of
 woe.
 You are summoned to the inquest"
 Skeeter said, land bring the
 knife;
 Someoe sure'll hang for murder, since
 McSweeney lost his life" Brutally they seized the culprit, drag
 ged him from his home and
 friends,
 Whilst the darkness and the silence
 to the scene new terror lends. Down the street they quickly lead
 him, ever talking of the knife, Of the horror of the murder--since
 McSweeney lost his life. At the door of the death chamber,
 Cotton struggles, out of breath; But his captors quickly calm him
 with the threat of instant death. Eighth Joe now gives the password,
 'tis that awful 'bloody knife;" And inside there's much commotion--
 since McSweeney lost his life. "Keerful, boys," cried One Shot Tex
 as, "They are coming with the
 prize,
 Nick, fall down and be the mourner,
 fill the air with moans and sighs. Larry, you must be the coroner, to
 investigate the strife; We will see this to a finish--since
 McSweeney lost his life" Bring him in,' cried Dolly Klesler,
 as he tore the shroud aside. Colton saw the ghastly object; T
 must leave" he faintly sighed. So they filed out to the inquest, to
 the late scene of the strife; Nick, the mourner, broken-hearted-
 since McSweeney lost his life. Larry quickly chose the jury and the
 inquest it began, Leo swore he knew McSweeney and
 was sure this was the man;
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-24

able to answer more than ten percent of them ourself, we retaliate by hand ing Uncle Tom this list to exercise his own wits on:
 Is Fahrenheit the name of Ger. man river or a tire fabric? To what extent if any? l Can oysters see and would it do them any good if they could?
 What is it a COW has four of that you have only two of?
 What kind of leather is used in making filet of sole? Bound Galli-Curci.
 What is Zybsco? Is it used intern ally or externally?
 Explain the Einstein theory in words of one syllable. Where is Charley Ross? Where are the Monadhliath moun- tains?
 Where was the Serbonian bog and what entire armies were sunk there in?
 Who wrote "Mary Had a Little Lamb?"
 What is bannalanna?
 How many white beans, on an av- craze, to the bushel?
 What is meant by the term free lunch ?"
 Who discovered the moon?
 Why are snakes? Where do horn glasses come from
 What is the shortest river in Mada-
 What is the shortest river in Mada- gascar?
 Balzar Hook writes back from Ger many that he had quite a controversy with one of his old-time friends over there who was showing him some of the scenery. sCall that a lake 2" snorted Balzar, standing on the shores of one of their watering places, "Why we have lots of better ponds than that in the United States, and those things you call mountains we call hills in Arizona"
 "Yah," retorted his friend, "aber dose twelluf fine breweries you see; you got some besser as dose, eh ?"
 C. B. Wilson says the Mexican bor- der should be called the "far-fung Dottie line. Some of the old-timers here remem- Der when George Cotton, of Grand Canyon, then newly-arrived from the east, killed" McSweeney. The incl dent was referred to in these columns few months ago; but recently we got hold of a copy of poem which Joe P. Wilson, cashier of the Ariz- ona Central bank has had slowed a. way for years, and print it, knowing that it will be interesting to every body in this section, everyone of whom knows one or more of the persons mentioned:
 DID YOU HEAR ABOUT
 McSWEENEY? Did you hear about McSweeney? The
 other night he lost his life, He left his cobbler's bench to put a
 quiet to the strife; The lights went out, poor Mac went
 down, murder it was rife. Who'll save the sons of Flagstaff,
 since McSweeney lost his life? Someone yelled, "Go get doctor"
 Colton vanished through the
 door.
 A livlier corpse you never saw, rose
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-24

Bob recounted how friendly tilt had
 ended in strife,
 And was certain it was murder, since
 McSweeney lost his life. "One-Shot Texas, tell your story"
 Handsome Larry sternly said. Slowly spoke the grizzled warrior,
 T was nearest to the dead, And l saw that tall lad, Colton, draw a murderous lookin' knife; l am sure he did the killin', since Me
 Sweeney lost his life" Produce the knife" the coroner shouted. Texas picked it from
 the floor.
 Whe Nick saw it, terror-sticken, he
 went reeling toward the door, Screaming, Murder. murder! murder! Oh, that knife, that bloody flnic ,a!" He appeared bereft of reason, since
 McSweeney lost his life. Soon they comforted the mourner and
 the jury left the room. Colton fidgeted in silence, thinking of
 his coming doom.
 Ever and anon his sad eyes, resting
 on the bloody knife;
 Gone his hopes and small his chances,
 since McSweeney lost his life. When the jury gave the verdict, Lar
 ry rose and sternly said, "Colton, thou are charged with mur-
 der, to the jail thou shalt be led. Leo, thou as accessory, to answer for
 the strife.
 Let the jury go in silence, since Me-
 Sweeney lost his life" John Weatherford asked hearing:
 These boys must not go to jail, Twenty thousand 1 will pledge to go
 upon their bail"
 The judge the bail accepted and set
 tied was the strife,
 Till the trial upon the morrow-since
 McSweeney lost his life. To end our lark was coming, as the
 hour it was late;
 Colton quickly hied him homeward, he
 had swallowed the whole bait. Our poor ribs were sore with laugh ter, thinking of the bloody knife Oh! what next upon the programme,
 since McSweeney lost his life. Postmaster Charlie Heisser receiv- ed the following letter the other day and passes it along with the idea that some of our stockmen may want the hombre who wrote it:
 373S Broadway, Dear Friend: St. Louis, Mo.
 At least 1 hope you will be my friend. l am writing to you asking a favor. Can you tell me wether or not 1 would rope job of some kind a. round in them parts? Pm hard put for one, and these here cities, sure, Lord, do not agree with yours truly. l sure want to have the old feeling of a good hoss under me and the smell of the alkali and sage in my nostrils. originally come from Tex as. l can ride, brand, and sure don't mind hitting the rough spots. 1 was just honorably discharged from the U. s. navy and now I'm out of job. All my old friends from Texas have moved to different parts and some have gone to the happy hunting grounds. So I thought maybe you could do something for me. The req son l am writing to you, once came through there back in 1912 with my dad and 1 certainly liked that part of the country. We'll, pard, hoping you can lend helping hand, am, yours thankfully,
 co. F. Blue.)
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-24

One of our local bankers tells about a wholesale house he used to work for that shipped a bill of goods to a mer- chant in a small town, who returned the goods. The house drew sight draft on the merchant through the latters local bank, and the draft was returned. A letter asking the post master the financial standing of the merchant was returned marked 70. K" Then the house wrote the post master asking him to secure law yer to collect the account for them. This was the reply they received:
 A"The undersigned is the merchant on whom you tried to palm off your worthless goods. The undersigned is owner and president of the bank which sent back your sight draft. The un- dersigned is the postmaster to whom you wrote and the undersigned is the lawyer you sought to obtain for your fake business. If the undersigned was not also pastor of the church he would tell you to go to he'll"
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-24

Prince Albert is sold in foppy red bass<idy red tins, handsome pound and half pound tin AuRsjdovs and in the pound crystal glass h q m i'd or Witk sponge moistsnsr
 top.
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-24
AstronomieaI Clock.

the earth travels around the sun, giv- ing us the four seasons of the year !; how the moon revolves around the earth, thus changing it's illuminated area and how the earth and moon together revolve around the sun. giv- ing us the 12 months in the year. The eclipses of the sun and moon, when they occur, are plainly depicted by the mechanism.
 The globes representing the sun and moon have been coated with phos- phorous preparation which radiates rays of light. The clock has two dials indicating time of the year and of the day.-Scientlnc American.