The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-29
CITY news IN BRIEF Brief

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Frank P. Taylor and family return
ed Thursday from an auto trip to
Owatonna, Mimi, where they visited
relatives several days. Mr.. Taylor on
the return drove from Fargo to Mi
not over rather muddy roads in one
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Asplund, w. A.
and Miss Sylvia Asplund returned
last week from an auto trip to War
rem, MINI. They found the crops
much better in North Dakota than in
Minnesota where the fields show the
effects of considerable mustard.
The Johnny J. Jones Exposition,
after showing to large crowds all Of
last week, departed for Calgary, Alta,
early Sunday morning to appear at
the Dominion Fair. About the mid
die of the week the doll wheels were
closed down by order of the states
attorney, causing some Disappointment
as an effort was being made to close
out the stocks in order to avoid pay
ing duty into Canada.
P. P. Lee, after week visiting old
Minot friends and attending to bust
ness matters, left Thursday night for
minneapolis for short visit, and will
then return to his home in Belling-
ham, Wash.
T. T. jacobson of Wittenburg, Wis,
after transacting business in Minot,
left for Seattle, Wash, Thursday
night.
John Reed, formerly member of the
Minot police force, is holding a sim
liar position in Portland, Ore.
The Minot Knights Templar who
planned on going to Bottineau Satur-
day to take charge of the work in the
Temple degree, postponed the jour-
ney until later due to the muddy
roads.
& Ed Warner and family returned
from Wabash, Ind, Monday evening
where they spent the winter with rela-
tives. They made the round trip in
their 1916 Buick, travelling in the mud
from Fargo to Minot, 300 miles, the
last day. Ed passed about every
thing on the road. They visited for
two weeks with Mr.. Warmers sister
in Toronto, Can.
Last Thursday was one of the hot
test days of the season, the govern
ment thermometer registering 80 de-
grees in the shade at noon.
J. w. Buettner, blacksmith from
Norwich, was in Minot Monday. His
cousin, VIM. LEM, an old retired farm
er from Albert Lea, MIMI, has been
visiting with him and after ride
thru the country, he is convinced
that North Dakota is one of the best
agricultural states in the Union. The
soil is O. K. and if the right methods
are employed, Mr.. LEM says he is sure
the farmers will succeed He is going
back home, a good North Dakota
booster.
John Campbell, Minot pioneer, has
returned from California where he
spent several weeks. He bought a
nice little place in Lometa, and ex-
poets to move there with his wife
early in the winter. This is the town
where Frank Davis will locate in
August.
9, Mrs. X. S. Dahl will leave next week
for her 1400 acre ranch at Thoeny,
Mont, where she will spend the sum
mer. The ranch is located 65 miles
from Hinsdale, Mont, near the Cana
dian line.
AsAOI 10 Ddlh has SOIle TO fOrC
Dodge, Ia, to see her new grandson.
recently born to Mr.. and Mrs. Abe
Bader
New potatoes are selling in the Mi
not stores at cents a pound. AS
the local crop has started to come
onto the market, the price will soon
be lower.
The Gilbertson store at Velya has
been closed by creditors.
The Jos. Efertz crop was totally
destroyed by hail, near Velva Sunday.
Four men and two women were ar
rested in an alleged disorderly house
on Third st. N. W. Monday night. as
follows: Mabel Davis, charged with
running the house; and selling whis-
key; Walter Davis, Jack Selton, Irene
Ninon, L. G. Middleton, and Bob
Sterner.
Three automobiles crashed together
at Z o'clock Monday evening At the
corner Of Central Ave. and Third ST.
r., one car driven by M. Akrann, one
by Fred Becker and delivery truck
owned by D. F. Mcclure. Mr.. Ak
ram was arrested charged with reck-
less driving. He was released on his
own recognizance.
f. G. Robson and wife, who have
been living in Chicago the past wear.
arrived in Grand Forks, and will visit
the Glacier and Yellowstone National
parks. They will visit Minot friends
during the summer Mr.. Robson is