The Ward County Independent (Minot, Ward County, N.D.)
December 9, 1903

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N*' f/ li'k' "nii' 1 a?4 fir fl 'T TZ£4- '.v Wfr-'T\..: :^]:r.:' -^vr characters on account of the murder of Pearl Taylor and Charles Striegle. Bert Benedict, better known in Minot, boa been sentenced to fifteen years in the penitentiary for killing the woman. The evidence was cir­ cumstantial entirely. Alice M. Hale, alias Pearl Brown who confessed to shooting Chas. Streigle, her lover, was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. The cases were of more than or­ dinary interest here in Minot be­ cause all were known to some ex-, tent here and E. L. Sutton, of this city, defended Benedict and Alice M. Hale. Benedict had been ordered out of Williston by Sheriff Costello. Sunday afternoon and Monday he and Pearl Taylor had drank whiskey and quarrelled. He was heard to remark RECENT WILLISTON CRIMES AND TRIALS A Plea for Mercy Gave Alice M. Hale the Lightest Possible Sentence—The Peo­ ple of Williston Left no Stone Un­ turned to Prejudice the Jurors Against Bert Benedict. Witkk a few weeks Williston has loot lour of her objectionable 011 Monday afternoon by Clias. Moore, that he would kill Pearl Taylor if he had to leave town. He was seen to enter the woman's room Monday night at 11 o'clock and shortly after that he came out and went into the kitchen. He returned with a teaspoon and some water which he dissolved some morphine in. He then injected a dose of mor­ phine into his arm. He went back into the room and that was the last seen of him until the next morning at 6 o'clock. A man named Jamison, the wo­ man's lover, had returned from the east and Benedict thought it was the sheriff after him, so skipped out the back way and caught a west bound train. He went to Culbertson, Mont., and wrote the woman a letter from that place. It was a cold epistle however, entirely unlike his oth­ er letters of infatuation and this gave the state a leverage. It is believed that Benedict wrote the letter merely as a blind, knowing that Pearl Taylor was lying cold in death at the time he penned the few words. In it he says: "How do you like the "You Know" that I gave you last night?" According to expert testimony, the woman had been dead two hours when Bert Bene­ dict left her that morning. The stomach had been sent to Prof. Ladd at Fargo and upon ex­ amination he found that there were ten grains of morphine in it. Benedict testified that he had been lying asleep on the bed with the woman. After taking the shot with the morphine, he says the woman remarked, "I guess I will take some of the •tutfj: He said, "Who was your last year?" 'H^ften claims fallen to sleep and when next morning, he left a hurry tfcat he did not. at the woman was dead an was found on the the clothes were not' notice mussed W Her shoes were off. •pie of Williston were much worked up over the affair and did nM leave aleaf unturned to prejudicfe everyone against the objectionable characters. Some­ one published a leafiet with a poem rqgardling the affair. It is believed that this was done to influence the juom and if the guilty man can be found he will be severely dealt with. Mr. Sut­ ton was alone in the case and he did extremely well to get his client off with fifteen years. In both of the murder cases, the state hired John Burke, the well known Devils Lake attorney to prosecute. Mr. Sutton's argu­ ment to the jury before Benedict received his sentence, was as able a one as was ever made in Wil­ liams county. The case of Alice M. Hale is a particularly sad one. She is not yet 21 years of age and is a most beautiful girl. She is said to be refined in a way and had she been given a chance, could have been a useful woman. Down along the railroad track in the eastern part of Williston stands a log house in which Alice Hale better known as Pearl Brown or Cow Boy Pearl, and Charles Streigle lived. Streigle was con­ sidered a good hearted fellow, but worthless. He had another home, afar more unhappy one where lived his wife and two babies. Streigle was in the habit of bringing bad companions, both men and women, to the log house. The last night he spent on earth, he brought a crowd of his male and female friends to the log house and Pearl was in bed with her little brother. He commanded her to get up land dance and drink whiskey with the crowd. She did as she was bid­ den and then went and opened the door. The top hinge broke and the door fell over against Streigle. He was angered and jumping up, he grabbed the girl by the hair and struck her on the face. She rushed to the bed anil reaching under the pillow pulled out a revolver. Turning around she fired and the bullet struck him in the middle of the fore­ head. A second later she was sorry for what she had done and she pillowed his bleeding head in her lap but he was soon dead. Attorney Sutton arranged for the girl to plead guilty to man­ slaughter in the first degree. On account of the character of the man she killed and because of her youth, the Judge gave her the lightest possible sentence, five years in the penitentiary. Mr. Sutton for three quarters of an hour plead for the girl and not an eye in that large crowd which filled the court house, was dry. The girl sobbed as if her heart would break. Even the Judge was visably affected and when Mr. Sutton had finished his eloquent plea, he himself was al­ most broken down. The maxi­ mum limit was fifteen years and it is due considerably to Mr. But­ ton that the sentence was so 1 VOLUME a. NUMBER 3* Ml NOT, WARD COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, j'--- ^TookCrlsp and Haraess. Charles Crisp, who came here from€ando with a stolen harness, feas taken* btick to that place Fri­ day night by the sheriff from that place. The harness which he stole was sold to an employe of Tom Johnson's livery stable and it was recovered. It is believed that Crisp will be convicted of gr&ndlarceny, f'! jj ?v$':•$ "7t *,.

COUNTY .-AV1' S 'it,' THE WARD INDEPENDENT. WILUSTON HAS A HOUSE CLEANING Obfrctlensbla Characters Force* to Leove the Ttwi but Mmy Ctmt to Mtoot. The Independent learns from E. L. Sutton, Attorney for the Great Northern, who has been defending two murders at Willis­ ton, that that city has harbored within her borders criminals of the worst character and the scenes enacted in that place every night heretofore," would put to shame the worst dives of South Clark street Chicago, or the Chinese dens of San Francisco. A hop joint has been running in full Wast right in the city. Four or five sporting houses havebeen the scenes of the worst form of rowdyism and within one week two murders were committed in them. Gambling honses were in full operation and beer was sold in them as well as in the sporting houses. Morphine fiends of the worst character made Williston their headquarters. The recfent murders have had a tendency to clean out these joints and Williston has seen the best house cleaning of her histoiy. The court ordered that the state's attorney investigate the condi­ tion of affairs in the slums aid he has done so. It seeml&iilrat in Williams county, the officials! do not do anything- in the way of getting rid of objectionable characters, until ordered to do so by the courThe afternoon that Pearl Taylor was found murdered, one of the sporting houses, was moved out of the town, goods and all. The inmat­ es scattered, some coming to Mi­ not and others going west. The hangers-on came to Minot. Thus our city has been flooded with more of this worthless set. An information has been filed against Charlie, the Chinaman, who is accused of running a hop joint. Another against Ethel King and ltose Dow. It is {presumed that their eases will come up at the next term of court. Court will convene at Williston again Dec. 21 at wnich time the case of the state vs. Sennet, charged with gambling, will come up. Operated With a Jack Knife, Mrs. Jos. Clement ich, who had her fingers jerked off by an angry cow sometime ago, had a second operation 011 the hand Saturday and believes the hand is doing nicely now. At the time of the accident she displayed great fortitude. The fingers were but partially pulled off, so her hus­ band finished the job with his jack knife. A physician was called in and put the finishing touches 011 the job. Farrell Returned to Jail. James Farrell, who has been lathing for D. A. Dinnie for some­ time, was taken to Grand ForKS Friday by Sheriff Scofleld and placed in the jail at that place. Farrell is connected in some way with a holdup in Xarhnore and D. A. Dinnie put uj. a cash bond for the man. Recently he had reasons to believe that the man was going t« skip, so ordered him returned to jail. Portal Pitger la Hock. James Early, a Portal pigger, was brought to the Minot jail Friday night by United States Commissioner Gil Haggart. The commissioner took his man to Grand ForKs Sunday where he will be tried before the U. S. court. Early is up the second time and will liKely get a severe sentence. He will undoubtedly be found guilty. A. P. Slocum has a very beau­ tiful Christmas display at his drug store. Several hundred dolls arranged on a pyramid present a beautiful sight. V- MANY CHILDREN WITH­ OUT SCHOOL ADVANTAGES la Sam* Parts of the Cosotry tbe Condition ts Appalling—It Will Take Time and Money to Establish the Hundreds of Schools Desired bit tbe W»rW Should Not be Neglected. Des Lacs. Ward Co. N. Dec. 4, 1903 To the Editor of Independent. My Dear Sir: Askingyour indulgence I wish to air the subject of schools in a few communites of which 1 am conversant. In n. e. corner of 155-84 on 4 sections in square are souie 30 children of school age. In n. e. corner of 155-84 the same is true—s. w. of the last mentioned instance the condition is repeated. The cry­ ing need of schools has been here for three years already with no apparent hope of relief. Burke says—Education is the chief defense of nations—Horace Mann says—Jails and state pri­ sons are the complement of schools. So many less of the latter you have, so many .more of the former. Franklin says— A bible and a newspaper in every honse—a good school in every district—all studied and appre­ ciated as themerit— are the prin­ cipal support of virtue, morality and civil liberty. From the above quotations and the in­ telligence of your readers, it is not necessary for me to speak further on the need of schools. Now, these people, parents and citizens have been asking peti­ tioning and voting and are no nearer cured that they were when they began to sufer. And why they don't have and can't get schools "no fellow can find out." The all pay school tax however. If North Dakota 4HI iw •••qr 1903. Christmas Satisfaction And Saving Ifthere is ever a time during the whole year when you want your money to go farthest it is rigt)t ittw. Eveiyone likes to giVe The problem is what you can give that is.wdrthy of giving and still make your money go around. In both oft neee respects this store can be of service to you. What to riypDecomes an eaay matter when you have such an ample stock of desirable goods to select from as we are showing this year. It combines every element of Beauty, Usefulness, Novelty and real worth. Many items in our stock that you cannot get elsewhere and nothing that you can get elsewhere that is worth having that you cannot get here for the lowest obtainable prices. ActuaJ bargains in goods of worthy quality are what we promise you. or Ward countv cairt furnish the facilities for a common school education to her citizens for pecuniary reason*, why don't she make her wants known, and enough *harit iwle people in the United States will send relief I am positive. Public opinion says the above conditions are due to careless­ ness or dillatoriness of some­ body—and the "powers that be" have schools verj conveniently qituated and with an exceptional attendance of 6 pupils. Why must there be hund­ reds of children of school age in Ward county deprived of com­ mon school priveleges? And we have a compulsory attendance law to. If it wasn't so serious, it would be amusing. 3 or 4 more years out of school is an irreparable loss tc|a child and if one class of children need a common school education more than another, it is the class that are holding down homesteads in North Dakota or anywhere else for that matter. Now 1 haven't mentioned my own district s. w. corner of 154 85. If anybody should be in­ a \u Come Soon We would like to impress upon everyone the desirability of making their selections soon. Every aay will count from now until Christmas, and every day the task of making selections if put off will only increase your worry. The prices cannot be lower than they now are and the assortments will constantly grow less. Our stock is too large to be completely exhausted but it is so much easier to pick .your gifts before the final rush begins. at Let Us Help You We want to lend every assistance in our power that will help a satisfactory holiday season for you. If desired, goods 011 which a small payment has been made will be set aside for you. We will pack and ship'goods for you to out of town friends and will deliver goods in town Christinas morning. If there is any other accommodations that we can extend to vou. let us know. Paul V. McCoy, Druggist, Jeweler Leland Hotel, Minot, N. D. "Nothing But The Very Best.' .v\ SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 PER ANNUM. to makf this CHRISTMAS GIFTs Our business i- i-imstiintly on the increase, so that sin addition to our force was necessary. We employ more hefp than any other gallery in western North Dakota. If you can arrange to call soon we can get your work cut before Christ­ mas. Nothing is nicer and as inexiien sive as a niee photo for a Christmas gift, and our photos are extra nice on our new swell line of cards. You should call at once and let us show them to oou Miss Olson the hair dresses will re­ turn soon to assist our lady patrons in the arrangement of their hair, should they so desire. Yours to please VAN EXIE, Souris Studio. MINOT. 3f. terested in our own welfare let them inquire. Now I only represent my own indignation and am open for suggestions for relief. Res p. yours, W. S. Groniiiger. Deering Closes Norstrum Mine. E. J. Deering was down from Burlington Monday and filed an injunction on the Norstrum coal mine, one the best in the state, and it has been dosed. He filed on the land a few days ago. The filing had run out which had been placed upon it by one of the members of the coal com­ pany. It had been the habit of the members of the company to file consecutively on the land when the time of filing had run but Deering claimed that the last filing had run out nine months. The claim is worth $20,000 when developed as there is a ten foot vein of coal. Al­ ready 1000 feet of entry has been made and it will take but a little more expenditure to place the mine in condition to get out from eighty to one hundred tons of coal in a day. 'Wl tv: ts! I'Ttl v. I- fa-.! .x I J, 1 *s 4KS1 1 -5 r--l%{

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rv Leland The Sale of Handkerchief's We are provided for the wants of Handkerchief Buyers, as never before—more than double the selling1 space. VVe have done everything tow­ ard making selling easy. The Toys and Games A maze of wonders for the little folks—to itemize is im­ possible in our alioted space —You'll see all about wonder- laud when you come. THE WARD CO. INDEPENDENT PUBLISHED EVEKV WF.ONKBDAY. TRUAX COLCORD. C. F. TRUAX, G. D. COLCORD. ENTERED JUNE OP COJIGRE33 OF MARCH PUBLISHER. EDITOB. 18, 1902, A3 SECOND-CLASS •MATTER, P09T-OFFICE, MINOT, D., ACT 3, 1879. The Official Paper for the City of Mi­ not, and tha Tax List for Ward County. MINOR TOPICS Laurent, the Nagician at the opera house, Dec„ 12. Owen Hecker has gone to Ster 111. to visit relatives. liiij, Christmas presents at McJannets. To styles of beautiful rockers. J.C. Hoff of Palermo Minot visitor Monday. was a M. J. Barret is building a deaue 24-32 feet in size. 9Che best line of furniture west of St. Paul at McJannet's. resi- Geo. Morrow's children are im­ proving nicely from a seige of let fever. *ca If you want to please your sweetheart b]iy one of thorn beautiful pictures for «3"y McJannet. fSr.. Davis went to Bul'ord last wt#k„to look after some of the contest case matters. •Buy your wife one of those line new ccjdqitoa just received at McJannet's for and keep peace in a'C&rfsttnas present theiatnily. T+i? new flax fibre mill at Fin ley with a lot of straw burned. lW$15,000. Three rooms of large house for rent near Toot bridge. Inquire at this office. Tto^re is nothing nicer in the world for, fine Christmas present than a iMuitifnl rocker. We havo them, in 75 di83renfc styles at McJannet's. Thos. Richards and Wm. Flynn have gone to the coast to spend the winter. They will return to their ranches in the spring. The Methodist ladies cleared ttigfy dollars at their supper Tuesday night of last week. The Mpraa/1 was one of the best ever aetfcfarea Minot crowd. ?arly buying'—Where everything is fresh and bright and you thus avoid the jostle, the fret and the worry of the later rush. The Great Dress Goods Stock Which far surpasses much larger cities, the new French, German and English weaves sought after by all good dresssers and all priced to clean the shelves by Xmtts. Jewelry and Silverware Interesting is the Grand Dis­ play of Novelties in this line Many new fads which will be shown for the for the first at this store—Many bright ideas in Novelties. North Dakota will get a apace 40x90 feet at the St. Louis ex­ position. Laurant, the Magician at the opera house, Dec. 12. Mrs. C. Aurland spent last week at Leeds visiting her brother. The Crows will build 8 miles of fence about their ranch in Will­ iams county next summer. D. E. Harvey of St. Paul, is as­ sisting J. F. Cooper in his jewel­ ry store during tne holiday rush. Pure Food Commissioner Ladd says he will prosecute all found guilty of preserving oysters by chemicals. Jos. Rakness has accepted a position in the postoffice. This enables Postmaster Fugelso time to attend to other duties. Jerry Jorgenson, formerly a Berthold blind pigger. who lumped his bond, is reported to have been shot and instantly killed in a row in Canada. The employes of the Optic went on a strike Monday but by means of arbitration, they were induced to go to work that night. W. B. Markillie has sold in Minot and Lansford seven car loads of Van Buren county, Mich, apples which have given the best of satisfaction. Editor Stickley of the Fessen den News spent Sunday and Monday in this city. He recent­ ly soldout at Fessenden and has been figuring on buying the Minot Optic. PIANO AND ORGAN TUNER T. Meland will be in Minot in tew days. Order tuning can be left with the Independent. T. Meland in highly re­ commended by music dealers for Piano tuning. All work guaranteed. 4t. Miss Nellie, the daughter of County Commission 8/o. Rich­ ardson of Bowbell is Staying at the home of County Treasurer M. S. Wiiliams and attending school. Editor Shirley ha» gone to Fargo where he will spend the holidays with his family. He will make arrangements to have his paper, the Mouse River Tid ende enlarged while there. We've Bought Dolls Enough to go Around At least we think so—Dolls of all sizes dressed and undressed you will find doll buying here very easy—from the penny doll to the walking and crying Men's Furnishings For Christmas The men folks have been am­ ply provided for—things use­ ful—Things Ornamental—all gotten up with an eye single to he ad a a it gifts. Our Grocery Department JE1S The Minot Optic is advertising for bids for the Minot school dis­ trict to issue bonds for #188,000. Now, Mac. do you really mean that, or is it only a joke? Better look that matter up. or you may be the cause of some trouble. The large job press at this of­ fice has been hitched to the gas­ oline engine and works smoother than greased lightning. This enables us to get out big jobs in short order. By the way, the Independent office is turning out some swell job work. Have you given us a trial yet? There is nothing nicer in tbe world for a Christmas present for your friends than ona of your pictures. We make them at the Lake Studio and our prices are the most reasonable of any in the northwest. Nothing but the best work turned out. Give us a trial and you will seek no further for good work. Lake Studio Minot, N. Quite a hard snow storm oc­ curred over the northwestern part of the state Thursday and Friday, in some places resem ibling a blizzard slightly. No damage was done as everyone was prepared for such a storm. It takes more than a little snow flurry to effect the sturdy people of this state. Wm. Mitchell, former editor of the Berwick Post, who was arr rested on the charge of sending obscene literature thru the mails, plead not guilty to the charge at Grand Forks last weeK and is held for trial. It is believed that Mitchell even if convicted, will not get a very severe sentence. He is well acquainted in Minot. A pleasant dancing party was held at the home of F. A. Ful­ ler, south of town Friday night, about fifty attending. Some attended from a distance of twenty-five miles not stopping for the cold. Mr. Fuller did the calling to everyone. 4 fj* the satisfaction of .4 A '•'••••is?-'' V'i Should Include Turner Dahle's New Store. Minot, North Dakota. Strayed from Section 21-158-83, dur­ ing the first week in November, two horses, one a half blood Shetland about eight years old weighs 700 pounds. One roan horse about six years old, weighs 1100 pounds, Branded on left should er and a on right shoulder, wire cut on neck ana left fore leg, $10 reward for information leading to recovery of these animals. W. B. Markillie, Minot, .N. D. Juvenile Christmas Books The success oS former Christ­ mas book sales has encour­ aged us to make the finest showing of books of the store history—all kinds of books for all kinds of people. A Great Christmas Sale of Furs The Furs provision for gifts is most complete—Specially bought lines—all up to date. We know of no gift moi-e suit­ able than furs. Coming. The Londale Theater Co. The city council held a meeting Monday night but transacted but very little business on ac­ count of the absence of Mayor Roach and Aldermen Jacobson and Ramsead. A meeting will be held next Monday night. Only the bills of the city's em­ ployes were allowed at the meet­ ing. An acquaintance social at the M. E. church Friday evening. Come. Subject for Sunday morning at the M. E. church. "The Waiting Church. The third in the series on the Lord's Prayer at the M. E. church Sunday evening. Sub­ ject, 4'The 41 Santa Glaus -HEADQUARTERS Christian's Law." You are welcome. A. C. Wiper of the Bowbells First National Dank, and Att. Gjertsen, were down Tuesday. Mr. Gjertsen said the Mattison's and Lye Storby were enjoying life out on the farm and their case will not come up before the supreme court until next spring. L. F. Scherfins, a jeweler from Minneapolis, has accepted a po­ sition in P. V. McCov,s new jew elery store. He has a complete watch making and repairing outfit and 'does elegant engrav­ ing. Mr. McCoy got in a hand­ some line of jewelry last week, just what you want for Christ­ mas presents. Water Colors There is an excellent collection of water color paitings to be seen in Sloeum's drug Store placed there by Mrs. C. W. Harris of this city. The paintings are clear and display a freedom of expression which makes them worthy of remark. Especially worthy of attention are two of her large 'paintings the "Grand Canon" and the "Porch of the Kariatides" Athens. ii '1»»i.a•»"!nrtiirflfifc Ir IT ''v WILL BE AT THE NEW STORE Our lange purchases for the Holidays are arriving on every Don't miss seeing the Largest and Best Collection ever shown in the city. Comprising Thousands of Dollars In Jewelry, Silverware* Fan­ cy Desks and Toys of every Description—Not the trashy kind that last but for a day—but useful, substantial Toys and Games that give pleasure the whole year, affording amuse­ ment to o|d and young alike—We have made preparations for the largest Christmas Stock in the history ot the Silk Waists llure and exclusive is the ele­ gant line of Silk and Lace Wrists—Nothing like it ever Shown in the city bei'are— What could be more appro­ priate for a gift. The Host of Dishes and glassware These we can only hint at but you will find the inspection of these profitable—and the buying more profitable still. Fragrance Fron Flowerland The variety and excellence of our stock will please every lady who is fond of dainty and exquisite odors We choose the choicest and most desirable extracts of the best labra tories instead of carrying the prod­ ucts of but one. Our line includes the moderate priced as well as the best. But no matter what the price, our perfumes are all exquisite, pos­ sessing rare fragrance—the true odor of natural flowers. Delicate, subtle, permanent—the kinds de­ manded by good taste and fashion We invite you to make selections here. Fashions Latest Caprice ia STOLEN SWEETS. McCOY, Tha Drugglat Leland Hotel Mlaot, N. Dak. For Sale- -Fixtures for billiard hall and restaurant, the best in the North­ west. Cheap. M. Hopkins, Bowbells, N. D. •Good clear ice delivered at your homes. Only 60 cents for a great big load. Tom Shields. Leave word at Paul Baukol's coal office. Miss Elton has received some very niee dress trimmings, laces and appliques at her millinery and dress making es­ tablishment. t-f. Straved from my home in Section 17, Township 157, Range 83, Saturday Nov. 21,1908, a young colt about five months old, white face, with halter, white hind feat, tips of ears black. Finder will bo rewarded for information leading to the recovery of thss animal. N. E. Rose. 33-t-S-p •0 YKAM' •XPBftlBMCI PATENTS 3S»S5Sggac^'Uw WWK JNKiKII.' lfi, Store? things that appeal suited to the season— wisdom and comfort in All Sorts of Leather Goods Suit Cases, Satchels, Shopping Bags, PocKetbooks, Purses, Coin Cases, etc., all make use­ ful and appreciated present* you'll find price argument very satisfactory. If It's Shoes or Slippers You Want A careful study of your wants in this important item has been made—Best known man­ ufacturers makes and stock Selected with the greatest care Prices ara bound to please. Dr. W. J. fladden DENTIST. Permanently Located in Minot, Teeth Extracted Without] Pai*. Office over P. P. Lee's store. L. W. Gammons Geo. A. McGee U. S. Com. Gammons McGee Lawyers not, N. Dak. To The Public. I have sold my bakery department J* McKone Bros., and the business will an carried on by then as I have done ii the past. All my tickets that are out will be redeemed by McKone Brae. -J. M. Wilson. Via Soo Line Horaevisitors' Excursions. To Chicago and Peoria and all points, in Iowa ana Wisconsin. Very low rates from stations Valley City to Portal, in- Bismarck, inc., and Wishak to Pollock, inc, pat** of NOT. 1st to Dec. 15th, with rrtum of ApsiMSth, 1901. Get 'parti from naarert Soo Line agent W.&Ca]lawa& General PmusS Mrs. C. Roberts, Ban Would not be without Tea in our house. It' remedy. Makes and S. Blakey. Lost—A bvewn colt Last seen Wednesda o'clock at Johnson's mark on his head. Breanan, Minot, N. It adds spice te jea tha hnmane hi nair, breathes new That's what Raclty do. 3i oaata.—A. ir Aamt. .CH: Mettatam family us wall.—A. *1 ven months old. afteraeoa at 4 ery bam. HaHar notify C. J. teary life, eueour »rt, ufta oat of dis and oonfldaaoe. Tea will Blakey.

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OUGH I ,1 It Will Yield to Blakey's Major -I. S. Murphy of this city was indicted by the United States •Grand Jury at Grand Forks last week on the charge of perjury and his trial has been in progress for several days. The Major de­ manded an immediate trial. Tracy Hangs is attorney for Mr. Murphy. Mr. Murphy was re­ leased ot $2,000 bail put. up by f'ounty Auditor Louis Larson and Clerk of Court John Lynch of this county. Murphy entered a plea of not guilty with a privi­ lege of withdrawing his plea. The Major's many friends in the state contend that the action is one on the part of liis political enemies while others claim that he is really guilty of the for which he is arraigned. case is one of particular interest to the people of the western part of the state. It is claimed that he made a false plea in the cane of Mrs. Josephine Grinnell whom lis helped to secure pension. A. S. BLAKEY, DRUGGIST Mrs. Grinnell was the daughter of Charles Malnourie, a, French­ man. who died last une at the Elbow Woods reservation. Her •early girlhood was spent on or near the reservation and her first matrimonial venture was in the form of a common law marriage after she liaxl been sold by her mother in Indian fashion to a .man named Charles Morris, a 4 'anadian Frenchman. She 1 ived •with him a very short time, and .after some difficulty with her 'a* vT I? r" IT IS BUT POLITICAL SCHEME. Full History of The Much Talked of Af­ fair Which has Caused One of Minot's Most Prominent Citizens Considerable un easiness* crime The yn ...ry WHITE PINE COUGH MEDICINE Phis is the most powerful yet discovered. Heing made of harmless herbs it will not leave the patient, debilitat­ ed. Contains tonic prop­ erties. Strengthens and in­ vigorates the system while driving out the cough. Tes­ ted and proved efficacious in all the climates adapted particularly this. father, he was driven off by him. At the time of this marriage she was but 14 years old, and after the departure of Morris, her parents sent her to school at Hampton. Ya.. where she re mained for three years, being among the first of the western Indians to enter an eastern school. I'pon her return from Virginia her mother arrangedfor her marriage to George W. Grin­ nell. a civil war veteran of the Sixth I'nited States infantry. This agreement was in the form of the usual Indian purchase but the father of Josephine demurred and insisted that his daughter sljould be married in a more civi­ lized fashion, and this was done, the couple being married at a Presbyterian mission on Fort Peck reservation, Poplar. Mont. They returned to the Grinnell ranch, located 45 miles south­ east of Fort ltuford. and one of the largest in that section of the state. This was in 1NH-1-. In ISSN Mr. Grinnell met a violent death at the hands of his wife. The element of tragedy then entered the life of Josephine Grin-. nell. Her husband returned to the ranch one day in an intoxi­ cated condition and drove her out of the house. She started to a nearby field where some of the hands were at work, and her husband followed her. riding horseback. As he overtook her he leaned forward and struck HOLIDAY BUYING TIME IS HERE (Jet Busy! Buy your Holiday Goods now and buy in comfort. Don't wait umtil the last minute' AT CI IIMI'Q .voufi,ld Rhone No. 8* A I OLUUUlfl Ogestiona for Holiday presents. Every one a good one. We haven't room toiell YOU of our Holiday Lines here. Come in and you of our Holiday hem over. Delight** look them over. Delighted to show you anything blfc you ask to see. No obligation to buy n. P. JSIdcum, The Leading Druggist her a vicious blow over her head with his revolver. She was pain­ fully injured but managed to get out of his reach. Several times the enraged husband overtook her as they ran across the prairie, and finally as he reached for­ ward to strike her. Grinnell fell from his horse. The two. hus­ band arid wife, struggled for a short time, in plain view of the hired hands in the field, when Grinnell was seen to fall forward limp and lifeless. With a plait­ ed leather chain Mrs. Grinnell had choked her husband to death. The chain was a heavy affair ami was long enough to reach around the neck. Iu fall­ ing the chain had become en­ tangled and his wife grabbed the leather in her stuggle to protect herself. Retaining her hold she gradually twisted the guard un­ til life had been choked from her abusive husband. She was tak­ en to Williston. where an inquest was held, the coroner's jury re­ turning the verdict "That George W. Grinnalcame to his death thru the Providence of God and at the hands of his wife." It was by this verdict that Mrs, Grinnell was exonerated of a charge of Murder. The ranch owned by her husband was heav­ ily encumbered, and out of the estate Mrs. Grinnell did not re­ ceive to exceed worth of household goods, furniture and other personal property, and she lost this by the duplicity of a brother-in-law. With her father and four chil­ dren she moved on the reserva­ tion. of which Major Murphy was the agent at the time. In 1S!)1 Major Murphy made application for a pension for Mrs. Grinnel. After the application was made matters were allowed to rest for several years. In October 1N04 Mrs. Grinnel was married to Charles II. Moore, the ceremony being solemnized by Father Crafts, the soldier-priestwho was brought from Pennsylvania to testify before the present federal grand jury. She lived with him but a few weeks, and induced him to leave by a gift of a team of horses. She secured a divorce at Minot in September .1 -st)7. After this sep ration, Mrs. Grinnell remained irli her father until 1900, when she went to Minot and was employed as a domestic in the home of Major Murphy, and in that year he again took up her application for a pension which he originally applied for in 1K01. He was successful the second time and in 1901 she was granted a pen­ sion of #8 per month for herself and #2 per month for each of her children under 1 (i years of age. together with back pay amount­ ing to about $1800. Of this mauJ i- Minot, N. D. amount she claims that she re­ ceived $200. Her pension con­ tinued regularly until last Oc­ tober, when it wait suspended, as a result of an investigation made by Pension Examiner Swearingen Owing to the prominence of Major Murphy and the presence in the city of a score or more of prominent politicians, who in past years have been arrayed with and against him, his indict­ ment has caused a great amount of discussion. His friends claim that there is nothing in it. that his political and business enemies in the western part of the state have takeW this maans to even themselves for real or fancied Melhus In Idaho. Independent:— Enclosed find check for one dollar for.vour paper for one year. We are having fine weather, have had no frost for the last ten days. Quite a few are ploughing and quite a few seeding, I suppose you people are turn­ ing up your coat collars to pre­ vent your ears from freezing. Greet our friends from us. Yours truly, T. A. Melhcs. Win. Mitchell, former editor of tiie Berwick Post, was found guilty of the charge of sending obscene literature through the mails, at (fraud Forks last week. Camera Delights Every .season is a good .season to own and use a camera. It affords con­ stant diversion and Ins a refining influence. The thousands.of unseen things about you now which a camera v. ili help you to see: it opens one's eyes. We carry such an extensive \ariety of cameras that we ciin suit any one as toi|iiality and price. The inexpen­ sive cameras do really good work and rather than deny yourself camera experience it is better to start with a cheap one and buy a better one when you are able. Drop in and let us show you the various styles Prices Range From $1.00 to $35.00 McCOY The Druggist, Lelaad Hotel Minot, N. Dak. JN'OTtC'E FOR SALE. Notice hereby given that will seil to the highest bidder Dec. 12,100.'}, at J. N. Johnson's home on Sec, Twp. 155 83, at 2 o'clock p. in. the following de­ scribed property: One dark red steer two and a half years old, no horns, which was taken up by J. N*. Johnson in June, 1902. Terms cash. Erick Hustad, Justice of the Peace for Harrison township. Ward county. N. D. Money to loan on your farm, I have it terms of payment easy—Rates low as the lowest. I can save you money. J. E. Mc Koane. 23-tf Fire insurance protects against loss. I have six or seven of the best companies. Let me write a policy for you. J. E. McKoane. 23-tf The happiest couple in the world should be a deaf husband and a blind wife, both taking Rocky Mountain Tea. keeps peace in the family. cents S.Blakey. Over Shoes. Velvet and kid tip foxed Juliets for ladies. The latest and mast beautiful styles. Come and see them. Cloven «fc Hanson, Minot, N. D. Good large shack for sale cheap. For particulars inquire at this office. xf Leave vour ordersfor coal. wxd and ice at P. H. Baukols. *2-tf. Money to loan on farms. Six different plans. Fredeen Stewart, Minot. N. D. P. H. Baukol the. oldest and most re liablecoal dealer in Minot. (Jive him your next order. '52-tf Go to Spriggs Bros, the plumbers at Minot for all kinds of work. Just arrived at one time for P. H. Bau kol 40 cords of dead cut jack pine, 25 cords seasoned jake pine and 15 cords of edgings. The best wood that ever came to Minot, This makes eighty-one cords and the largest shipment of wood ever received bv any dealer here. 32-tf. P. H. Baukol always keeps the. best of fuel on hand and the last shipment of wood is exceptionally fine, (live him your next order for sawed wood and bundled edgings. 32-tf. Spriggs Bros, the plumbers at Minot do all kinds of plumbing. .Pipes fitted. Work guaranteed. Pipes fitted and all kinds of plumbing done by Spriggs Bros. Minot. All work guaranteed. For Srle—Remington No. 2 type­ writer and Blickensderfer No. 5. In­ quire at this office. 30tf For Sale—Two tine single driving horses. Two good road horses. All young and in good condition. Inquire at this office.—W. O. Vetress. Minot. 200 Barrels Per Day &xtiexiie3ie>x MINOT MILLING COMPANY. MERCHANT AND CUSTOM MILLERS, INCORPORATED. Capacity Capacity MM C'-W. msSm The Pride of Minot is Ever Popular. Every Sack is Guaranteed to be of Uniform Quality. VYe K.\ change Flour for Yuuv Wheat, J'ring Your Feed to This Mill and Have it Ground The Following Flours and Ceerafe Always on Hand Pride of Minot. 1st Grade. "C. U." Third Grade. Breakfast Food. Corn Meal. Graham, Mail Orders received before .'S ...A Pull Line of..« Farm Implements and Threshers "Da«r* Vehicles are All Rlpht." SAUERESSIG BROS, MINOT, MillRuns NIGHT and DAY DAY Lignite THE NEW WHOLESALE DRY GOODS HOUSE OF F. ATPATIUCK A:TCO.«OF DULUTH, MINX Offers|to the nierehants'of X.'I). the advantage of it.- LOCATION, QUICK SERVICE RIGHT PRICES Second Grade. Buckwheat Flour. Wheat Hearts. Moiled Oats. Bve Flour. p. m. shipped same day received. Mer­ chants visiting the sample house atJMinot will find a line unsurpassed by any in the Northwest] REPRESENTATIVE AT MINOT, A. DHviHjifi FOR RIRST= CLASS Blacksmithing Plow Works, Wood Working and Scientific Horseshoeing BARLOW VALEN Shop opposite Grand Forks Meantrcile Wholesale House MINOT, N. D. Agents for the Buffalo Pitts and Leader Threshing Machines. Harness repaired on short notice. Single and Double driving Harness. Full line of Deer ins! Machinery Anythingyou want in Buggies and Wagons. Opposite Mere. Wholesale House. Minot, X. ixx3ie&xx4vsexxtt Ryder Mansfield Fashionable Clothing Furnishers and Merchant Tailors North Dakota. THE BLAISDELL-BIRD COMPANY INVESTMENT BANKING REAL ESTATE FA KM LOANS. FINAL PKOOKS. AKSTK.UTS OF TITI.I: Offices at Minot. Balfour and Berthold Law Department—Practice in sill "ouvts. BLA1SDELL BIRD, Attorneys at Law R. W. JONES. Headquarters for all Kinds of Fuel 1 have just iuereasetl my storage capacity and nave in sioolc Hocking Valley Nut, Lignite ana Beet Giaa» Black­ smith Coal. Cord Wood, Oak, Elm, Tamracit. Pint Edgings, Stove wood. Oak posts. Stone and Baled hay Office on Rams tad St. North of Grand Forks Mere, tlonan. 'Phona 101 1 't -Yfr^ .Ml 'J! 1 it V,,JX' •X 8 I 'v Jf rPli .^,r v'.ikA|c'i'-z' 4J. 1 "1 'Wi

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NOV. Beginning November I4, Underwear 90 Doz Men's Sanitary fleeced Shirts and Drawers sold all over (or 50c @39c 25 doc Mens heavy wool fleece skirts ud drawers worth 656 sale prioe -48c 40 doz Men's heavy wool ribbed shirts and drawers, bargain at $1.00 83c 8 Dozen Ladies Union Underwear all anes -48c 10 doz ladies extra fine ribbed fleeced Teste and panto sale price each 48c IS doz ladies ribbed fleeced vests and pants worth 35c sale price 3Ac IS doz children's heavy fleeced shirts and pants worth 35c each sale price sizes 16 to 25 26c 12 doz boys underwear sizes 18 to 34. worth 50c sale price 25 Don't Put off Buying at ThtM PrU Fur Coats To introduce our new coat made from Australian Buffalo we will on the first lOcoats give $5.00 off $22 coat price $18 Our $25 buffalo coat $20.00 Finest Australian Buffalo Satin Lined $33 Coat This Sale $5 off at $28 Black Dogskin Coat, Warm and Sensible For This Sale $10 A REMINDER Read the "Bargains Quickeners." We want all to share alike iu this sale and for your own ben­ efit. You should study the prices. Every article listed will be found a genuine bargain and a money saver. You should take no chances in buying at this sale, as the stock is new, clean and of the highest quality. Again let us say, read hep dees. Surrey. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. O.Neil gave a Thanksgiving dinner to a num­ ber of their friends, Atty and Mrs. Barrett being the guests of honor. After the toasts, a few choice vocal solos and instrumen­ tal selections were given. Hurrah! Minot's going to put in hitching posts in the spring. The stockyard for sometime crowded to overflowing, is quite empty since the cooler weatner. Bill Pierson and family have departed for Michigan where they will make their future home. F. Pope of SluiKopee, Minn., was an immigrant visitor here a lew days last week. He was very enthusiastic about the future prospects of Ward county. Most farmers have been laying plans to sow their grain earlier than ever next spring so that the crops will get the benefit of the moisture given up by the frost. And also to get an early start at breaking. More of the virgin sod will be broke up next spring so they say. th.an for the past two years. Ies8 than a month of the eight year term. "Bachelor's Special Privilege" yet remains, and leap year wUl be in bound. Hurry up boys, and fix up that intended engagement even if it does hang Area few months. You know you are liable to get the horse laugh if it is learned that your lair one had to pop the question. And anyway considering the number of bachelors around here, it's plain that the girls won't near go around. There is Walter Berry, Will Angel, John Campion, Geo. KenneficK, J. H. Barrett, John O'Neil, Chauncey Jones, Ed Devereaux, Will Simelar, and Jim Foley, and a whole row of others. Telephone From Scofield A telephone message from Sheriff Scofield last night stating tiiat his trial was to come up Wednesday. Art's friends sin cerley hope that he will not in any way be punished. The deal is certainly a dirty one for him, plugged up by some political enemy. Who is Ben Jones any­ way? Did^anyone hear Scofield tell Jones anything? How can it be proven that Scofield said anything to Jones? It is very and Overshoes Buy now, You will surely need them them before long. We bought early We bought heavily Bought Cheap. We offer you the re­ sult of our good judgment. 100 prs Buckle Arctics "Keystone" brand sold everywhere for $1.50 sale price *1.19 50 prs boys overshoes size 3 to 6 at 98c 25 prs youths same as mens 12 to 2 83c 50 prs mens extra heavy army duck arctics "Goodyear Glove Brand" every pair warranted reg price $1.75 #1.48 50 pn men's low arctio8Goodyear brand warranted, reg $125 on sale 98c 25 prs mens felt shoes carried over from last year for sale at COST P. P. Lee's Department Store, likely that if Scofield did tell Jones anything, it was done in a thoughtless manner, and that he had no intention of influencing him. Geo. Wilson, editor of the Re­ porter, is at Grand Forks. He is known all over the state as the most bitter enemy Major Mur­ phy has, and it is understood that he took the stand Tuesday and testified as to being the notary public at the time that Major Murphy made affidavit for Mrs. Grinnell. Commissioners do Business The board of county commis­ sioners met in this city Monday all being present. They accepted the reports of the road overseers, Nels Saugstad, L. E. McAlmond: J. W. Colquhoun, L. E. Bestland, L. I). Colton and M. F. Gilmour. Com. BlacK moved that Coin. Wallin be appointed appraiser in the matter of estray stock taken up by Nick Larson. The bid of James Johnson of offering $30 for the second hand filing case formerly used by the clerk of court, was accepted. A new road twelve miles long was opened commencing at the S. E. corner of Sec. 1, 163-86, running west. The following petitioned the board to have their taxes abat­ ed which was consented to John H. Johnson, J. D. Gordon, J. W. Thompson, Geo. Burgabos, A. T. Hanson, Michael McGrath, L. K. Brandser, and C. J. Kand. Com. Swanson was appointed appraiser in the matter of the es­ tray stock taken up by T. B. Kelley and Com. Black, appraiser for that taken up by M. F. Gil moue. Twp 160-88 was organized. The report of the bridge com­ mittee recommending the build­ ing of abridge near Questad was accepted. The commissioners passed up­ on numerous bills finishing the work Tuesday. They got down to business from the start and accomplished much. 100 yds Percale on sale 5c. each day only 10 yds to 1 customer 100 yds good Outing Flannels each day yd 5c only ten yas to one customer. 100 yds heavy outing flannel 10c quality each day at pr yd 8c 100 yds Standard Prints on sale each day at 5c only ten yds to one customer. 100 yds full width double Cotton each yd. 5c only ten yards to one customer. High School Notes LeRoy Foot was absent Mon­ day afternoon and Tuesday fore­ noon. hunting horses. Miss Grace Heath has been ab­ sent the last few days owing to some acid burns on her right hand. The botany class was made happy the other day by some microscopic slides of mounted specimens. The slides number seventy-five and will greatly aid the class in their work. In last weeK's GRAND ANNIVERSARY SALE Closing Saturday November 1888 To The Public Wjg The Anniversary Sale is in celebration of 15 years of uninterrupted suc­ cess in business at same place and stand—and commencing next Saturday it is in every way the Greatest Money Saving Sale of the entire year. It's a bargain period that will appeal to all shrewd shoppers of Minot and neighboring towns. Most of the items ad­ vertised are well known the public, and the prices quoted will be instantly recognized as very low, but equally good are the other bar­ gains. which cannot be so clearly described on paper. Recollect that this store keeps faith with the people: that it deals in only re­ liable goods, and has by these principles built up the largest trade in this part of the country. Its the best lighted, ventilated and roomiest store in town, and our force of clerks and other facilities are unequalled by any other concern in town. Remember Lee's Busy •Corner— Ten Business Quickeners. To insure these bargains you should order them in the store* We like your presence* Fair play guaranteed to ail positive­ ly no deviation from the rule Please do not ask for it Special attention given to children They will be treated with the same consideration as grown customers Independent the name Ray Skinner was made to read Ray S. Rrnner which caused much talk and many questions as to who the young man might be. The English III class have taken up the study of Addison's De Caverly papers. About all the Seniors can talk about is "those Graduation Ora­ tions." The Independent stated that the High School Seachlight would soon be started. If the school could depend on the busi­ ness men of the city to stand by us in advertising th® Searchlight would soon materilize. We are still watching for the Junior, Sophomore and Fresh­ men class meeting notice. The High School Orchestra be­ gan rehearsing last week and now the old school house rings with music. The orchestra is composed of the following Matilda Dahle, 1st violin Grace Walworth, 1st violin Howard Woods, 2nd violin Guy Almy, 2nd violin Leon Ellithrope, 1st Mandolin Andrew Carr, 1st cor­ net Edward Ellison, 2nd cornet Wm. Cooper, trombone Leda Mansfield, Piano LuRoy Foot, Bass Viol and Heastis Bros., drums. Prof. Wolfe is leading and will beyond any doubt, de velope an orchestra that we may be proud of. One, two, three. Now let her go. Say it plain, and say it slow. 28, 201b bulk coffee, Arbuckle or 4X on sale 10c only 51bs to 1 customer 25 Sacks Best Flour on each day at 2.25 cwt only 5 sacks to a customer. 25 Boxes Fancy Eating Apples on sale each day at per box 1.10 only 5 boxes to ona customer. 50 Bars Soap, Standard quality on sale each day at 8 bars for 25c only 8 bars to one customer lOOtbs Best Granulated Sugar on sale each day at 5c per pound only 101b to one customer. Boom get a rat trap bigger than a cat trap, Boom get a rat trap bigger than a cat trap Cannon-ball, Cannon-ball, Sis, Boom! Ah! Seniors! Seniors! Rah! Rah! Rah. Say, just wait until you hear the High School Band play be­ fore you talk of a City Band. At The Hospital R. F. Evans had hif finger am­ putated by Dr. Crokat Tuesday The member was affected winh blood poisoning. Andrew Larson who was brought down from Carpio, with frozen hands, had them oper­ ated on Monday. Dr. Cork at took off one hand aa3 all but two fingers on tl)e oilier. An operating table and and an irrigating ^tand were re­ ceived this week., Ladies Wrappers* 4 dozen Ladies Wrappers neatly made, full lengths, all sizes, flounced, red blue, grey ana black regular price 75c 48o 6 Doz Flannelette wrappers heavy weight, yoked and flounced, prettily trimmed, all colors and sizes regular price $1.25 sale price 99c 2 doz Flannelette Wrappers made with high grade.goods elaborately trimmed finished perfectly, fancy and staple col­ ors, regular price$1.50sale price. .$1.39 2 dos pebbled flannellette wrappers high colors, all sizes, regular $2,00 Gar­ ment, $1.73 Every Garment Warranted a Fit. jk Clocks Given Away With a purchase of $5-00 or over we give a fine Cuckoo Style Clock a good time piece and an ornament, only one to a, person. We carry the lanrest and best selected line of first class Jewelry, Watches, Clocks, Silverware, And Cut Glass, in Ward County. Our years of experience gives us the advantage in buying first class goods at Prices That Are Right Look Over Our Line For CHRISTMAS PRESENTS W. H. Reighart, The Minot Jeweler. I ISISliiiSiIsliSliii Two Weeksof Good Things We Have Not Filled our store full of Toys and Fancy Goods for the Christmas Trade I But i^o- wa't Toilet or Manicure si o?: a fine Best Perfume we can, Save you Money. We also have a Fine line of W. B. Hawley, NOV. 1H3. Ladies Coats and Jackets. Ladies 36 inch Military Coat, extra quality, Kersey, in black, blue red ana tan, good value at $15.00 Sale price. .$10.80 Ladies 38 inch Military Coat in black Zibilene, regular $15.00, sale |lo.3A Ladies Louis XIV Blouse Coat, Oxford Zibeline and Black Keney, a good coat at $16.00 at sale $11,30 Ladies Military Coat, plaited front and back, inlaid velvet collar stitched and trimmed with silk ornaments. In black and modes our $20, coat at $10.30 Ladies Box Coat—Black and tan—Good quality Kersey $7. coat, at sale $4.70 The above is but a few numbers of our large line of coata^-you will find special prices on the entire line. Bed Blankets We are in "it" in Blankets. Got a Snap! Took the Snap! Giving a Snap! •4. 24 pairs 11x4 smooth cotton fleeced Blankets, Colors grej and tan, Snap Price 1.00 for this sale 7S& 24 pairs White, very soft blankets, 80x90 snap prices $2.00 on this sale $1*78 12 pair Soft Cotton Blanket tan and colors, snap prices 75c, this sale per pair 50c 100 pair medium weight 10-4 Cotton Blankets snap prices 75c on sale at Clothing For Men, Women and Children. We have them in profusion the question is up "to you" Do yon prefer Clothing which may be 1 to 10 years old, possibly moth eaten, fired, or both at half price? or do you prefer bran new styles, Just created garments that will be newer in styles two years hence than the half price stuff at time of purchase. Minot, North Dakota. te­ rn TM: EVERHARDS CANDIES and a Few ine Cigars. Minot, N. Dak.

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r\. i\ I I 4 nis rau 5 net r»nf good Black, Tan BlueGray novelty Skirtings Another Stock of Clothing Bought at Sheriff Sale now on Sale* #9.35 suit for #7.00. #12.50 suit for #9.37. #15.00 suit for #11.25. #16.00 suit for #12.00. #20.00 suit for #15.00. #4.00 Mens Ulsters for #2.20. #6.00 Mens Ulsters for #3.75. #10.00 Mens Ulster for #5.50. #12.00 Mens Ulster for #6.50. #9.50 Mens Ulster for #5.00. Boys Knee Pant Suits Age 3 to 15. #1.50 Boys suit for 98 cts. #2.50 Boys suit for #1.27. #3.50 Boys suit for #2.00. #4.00 Boys suit for #2.50. #500 Boys suit for #3.00. #6.50 Bovs suit for $4.50. #7.50 Boys suit for $5.00. •sf Queen Quality Shoes The enormous success of the "Queen Quality" The Palmer Cloaks. otyie A Written Guarantee with Kvery One Pall Ladies Black Melton #4.90 Shoe has aroused a host of Imitators* An imita­ tion is neve? as good as the original* Insist upon the name "Queen Quality" being stamped in every pair S$3.00 The Queen Quality Shoe is equal to any Shoe on the market sold for 50c to $1.00 more* Hardware. Grocery We ean furnish hardware for building at closer prices than you are paying and ask a chance to figure on your hardware bill. See us for guns and revolvers, we have a good line of Rifle Shells, our prices are low. We quote you good copper bottom Wash Boiler 75 cts. Wash Board 25 cts. Curry Comb 5 cts. Horse Brush 10 cte. Coffee Pot 15 cts. Tea Ket tie 25 cts.Coal Shovel 5 cts. Best Galvanized Barb Wire per lb. 3 cts. We guarantee every Stove we sell. Will take back and refund your money if it don't suit you. We are exclusive agents for the Favorite Stoves and, Ranges andfcuarantee no better Stoves made for Lignite Coal. We quote you 2 hole Laundry Stoves $4.00. Good size Heater $7.50. 4 hole Cook Stove regular price $13.50 now 811.50. No 9 Steel Coak $17.00. 25 Per Cent Off Udr^ms OUC Oxfoi.d G1ay Blacks, (iray.Jiind Tan....... #7.50, #8.50 $9.50 Ladies Kimona-and Louis XIV Jackets in Black, .Blue and Tan Shades in all the new styles of cloths #11.00,* #12.50, #16.00, #17.00, #23.00, up to #85.00 Ladies Misses and Children^ Cloaks, from #1.75 to #9.59 Discount on all Tailor Made Skirts, all sizes styles and qualities. New York Cash j.j&oo #3.87 Skirt #2.90 #4.50 Skirt##.37 #5 Skirt... #3.75 #600 skirt #4.50 #7.50 skirt #5.62. Lowest Prices. WE WANT TO TELL OUR CUSOMERS OUR WAY OF DOINQ BUS1ESS. nm We buy our goods in the eastern markets for CASH and cash only* The goods that we sell you are all paid for* Therefore get them at the very lowest prices and save all cash discounts* We sell our goods for cash, thereby avoiding all bad accoui This enables us to sell goods for lower prices than can be made by any merchant who either buys his goods on time or does credit business in any way* If quality and prices are any object to you—If your money is worth saving you should at least our goods Before You Buy Elsewhere. 'or «d* Boys Long Pants Suit Age 12 to 18 Years* #4.50 suit for #2.35. #5.00 suit for #2.60. #6.00 suit for #3.75. #7.00 suit for #3.90. #8.00 suit for #5.50. #10.00 suit for $6.00 #12.00 suit for #6.50. These prices cannot be equalled in regular stock. We have bought much of the above at 50 cts on the dollar and our customers get the benefit. Ladies Storm Alaskas. Ladies Storm AlasKas Best (irade Misses Storm AlasKas Childs BucKle Arctics size 6 to 10% Mens 1 BucKle Arrtics Good (Quality all sixes Mens Felt Boots Overs for Felts German Sox. Shoes all of the Best Quality and at the Our Hardware, Heaters, Cook Stoves and Ranges. Taints. Wall Paper. Window Glass. Groceries. 'rockery and Glassware. Flour. Feed. Harness. Lap Robes. Horse Blankets. Halters etc. Dry Goods. Clothing-. Ladies .and Gents Furnishings. Shoes. Carpets. Draperies etc. Ladies Tailor Made Suits. Fui' Coats. In fact everything found in large Department Store. Week (July All New and This Years Style. $2*00 Waists Reduced to $1*56 $2.50 to 2*75 Reduced to $1*86 $3.00 to 3*25 Reduced to $2.45 $3,75 to 4*00 Reduced to $3*05 New York Cash Department Store. T5 \YT 1 1 Best Granulated Sugar 20 lbs. $J. (One dollars worth to to customer. Best Flour-guaranteed-per cwt. $2.10. Canned Sweet Peas, per can 5 cts. We bought the entire sample line of Farewell, Osmond IQrk Co's. cutlery which we are selling at 25 per cent discount. No two knives or razors of this big line alike. The finest thing in the land for a Christmas present. This includes fancy scissors of all kinds. Here area few of our Christmas hints. We have everything you want for fine presents, Crockery, dishes of all kinds, glassware, silver, berry, and teaspoons, nickle coffee and tea pots, cold meat forks, carving sets, silver knives and forks, Havelin Chinaware, cups and saucers watersets, jardeniers, water pitchers, four piece glass sets, cuspidors, dinner sets, fancy lamps, etc Our Stock of Holiday Goods Is Complete Novelties* Fancy Goods, Toys, Games, Fancy Linens, Hand kerchiefs, Ladies Fancy Collars, Mexican Drawn Work, AlW bums, Ties, Gloves, Presents for all and at Prices that all can I Afford to buy. Be sure and see our Special Assortment for 25c* #5 9c 49c 49c 1.25 Comforters And Blankets Heavy Bed Comforters #3.50, #2.50, #2.00, #1.50, #1.^ *1.25, .95, .75. Heavy Large Size Cotton BlankeW $1.65, $1.2T, $1.18, .67? -V p" Fancy Wool Blankets, $2.38, to K7.35 Oil Cloth, Linoleum, Carpets and ags. Fancy mereurized Table Linen, equal to a\y$1.50 grad# only 85c. Wool Shawls, 40c, 60c, 85c, #1.25. Hosiery o)f all kinds OI.VJV-H. VI 1UC11 a Shirt Waist Single Dri*ing On all Pocket Knives, Shears and Scissors Razors and Butches Knives from now till After Christmas. each customer only). Package Coffee per lb* 10 cts* 10 lbs. J' Ul best makers, and guaranteed for one year, 'if Paint and Wall Paper. We handle ihe Celebrated Heath fe Milligan Paint. We quote Paint $1.24 per gal. We faaye good Stock of Wall Papor at 24 per cent oft. Harness, Store4 Toe Ablest VK1 '43 :,s ixii frVOl Exponmt of a Str.*igh|^ Last Shoe. Graceful in every line and equal to any oc­ casion. Patent Colt vamp, wjtb either Kang#a^l orVicitopf^a^ newest St Last Sho Boston*-' MODEL 610 Pita, SUO to close,-$5.00 Double Work Harness, to clothe, $12.50.^ Good Assortment of Halters. Bridles, Collars. Sweatpads. Horse Blankets,1 Clotb and Fur Lap robe Horse Blanket at 75 cts. f, mmm

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**©und the Sta ^poooooocoooooooooo mill it* malic-1 II SUCCt)MH. it: 'eterson. of Row bells, will O acres next Season. tvo eases of small pox at Wil m, but the town is well quar- lVook has a rami free d$ivery ii'oute and the Mirror el^iiQM the credit tor it. (^OuntyAuditor Larsou states that Ward county has quadrupl­ ed. in wealth in four years. .The statements of Kennuire banks shows that plenty ofmonev is made around those parts. •JlbSChiy L. Scott has purchased the share of the Lansford Times from his partner, John Scliiitzlar. Frank W. Rohrabacher living uorthof Renville has 2,800bush­ els of flax from this reason's crop One-hundred and seventy-five inters are working* at Mo­ on the numerous improve ta. The Keninare Diamond Coal was awarded the medal for .•ingl-the best coat exhibited at at a total, insurance on ?ihe icourt Jiojise and furnishings ot Cass county which •was f5t£0OO. 7 were burned .5 AMrfe Nearly every town in the wes­ tern part of the state the ereamepy fever. A prwfcty good disease to have.If A |Mrs. Huvstad. of CqWax, after ^digging a hole a^d partially otorying herself, cyrtimittfd suici deNb^cutting'Aier throat. The ieisoii-Ij|i Sst fifteen round fight at Bowbdf 'j was counted a draw. Frost 7?art his thumb in "the seventh refund. Miss Manwe Clay, superinten­ dent of schools of Billings county, was niarriwd last week to Fred Chahelin, pi Sand Creek. 'lThe Janfiestown Alert is running •v-^h good sized ad for the T. M. Roberts Supply house, presum­ ably toji wake up the merchants. It Wthought the coal mines at rp/o will be open by the first ifhe year and the industry. "rises to be a good one for the U^city. Dee'rThdTitws near Ashley. Wis., killed twelve head of cattle for Oiie farmer in a day recently. The hunters were from the city which explains it. The News suggests that the Kenmare band sell their instru­ ments to the Minot High school band as theKenmarites seeming­ ly have no use for them. the last week of navi­ gation on the Missouri, ('apt. Grant Marsh made three trips from Mannhaven to Washburn with 12,000 bushels of grain. '"^^During Nation Pearl Keys, a young man from Vehra, started on skates to make a Mr trip on the lake and has teen seen since. It is feared hat hevskated into an air hole. Howard Osborn watched the movements of Bro. MaKee's cylindar press at Portal to his sorrow. His overcoat caught in the ink fountain ruining that garment. Ward county has '24 news­ papers, the largest number of any county in the state, (.'ass county has 23. Kidder, Logan. Mercer and-Oliver counties each have but one. The wealthy citizen at Harvey ran away to Canada by the way of Portal with a Harvey dress maker leaving his family. His wif^ has recovered $63,000 worth fVoHhe property. Judge Cowan scored the Barry jury for not reaching a verdict. He might as well scold nature for not making all men see alike. Cowan wants things to go his way—generally. Chicago stock commission men ive been sending sheep eo farms near Buffalo each fall to eat the ivtubble. Hie sheep clean out the noxious weeds and fertilize the land and grow fat as well. Four rural mail routes 'were started from Kenmare last week. Minot might get one or two more fanners would, take enough it in it and petition the 4 at in the right way. While* thousands of acres of id is overpastured in this part [North Dakota, there are many of the finest grazing land the world going to waste east ftbe Missouri, ft has been sug that money might be made g» •mm 3s* J+tP J. m*s. m&i I* t" Frit* Mutschler, of Stutsman county has returned to Germany where he came from 88 years ago. This was the first time he rode on a train since eoimng" to Stutsman county I S years ago.. A caboose! cMi the Noreheru Pacific was burned near MedinaJ A lamp exploded and the con­ ductor rushed to the platform and set the brakes, but the lire had jrotten too good a start. pi •J. 11. Southerland, a Lansford grain buyer, was arrested and taken to Granville on the charge of stealing Jerry Monda's dog. Ha settled the case by paying the costs, claiming that the dog fol­ lowed him home. Lydia McGregor, a" McKinney girl, turned up missing at the Globe Hotel, St. Paul. It was reported that she was seen near McKlnney a few days later, She is only seventeen yehrs old at her parents are alarmed* Juror^Tucker,V Glen r.Tlii didn'tknow hisown coitnty. He was asked how long he had lived in Marion county and replied, "I don't Know where Marion coiiuty is.'" "Often some dumb heads are placed on the jury. Minot fishermen are leaking big hauta- through holes* ip the ipe on Mouse river. Pickerel jjiainal am caught and they are nice ones. The fishermen cut small holes in the iceand drop tv hoo^ b^tedHyith^teak, Near Buford a portion of a hangsman's knot and a white man's skull were found. They are relics of the early 80's when the white man who was too free with his butcher knife or brand­ ing iron used to disappear.: No questions were asked., put times have,changed some. W. J. Hawke, the bonanza far­ mer of Buffalo, has on his farm several Welsh cattle crossed with Shorthorns. The result is his cattle are exceedingly large. One cow six years old weighs" 1,965 pounds. The cows so mixed are good milkers ns well as iroat meat cattle. Nortli Dakota is moving to Illinois. A ear load of dirt is be­ ing taken from Edmond county to Rockford, 111., and sprinkled ovet a. small patch of ground. Next spring garden seeds will be sown on the dirt to demonstrate the superiority of North Dakota soil. Won't those suckers open their eyes tlio. Some grain is raised in the western part of this state. At Westhone, a new town in Botti­ neau county 300 loads of grain were lined up at once last Friday morning and one man who got there early Friday morning with his load did not get a chance to unload it until Saturday night. Here is a chance for some good factory to start in the western part of the state. The Northern Pacific Refrigerator Car Co.. off­ ers free of charge to some res­ ponsible party, their immense slaughter house and ice houses at Medora, providing there is some industry is started therein. A young girl thirteen or four­ teen years old was forced by her father to marry a man at "W ilton. Her lover swore that she was eighteen years of age. They were married and it is thought that the girl wedded the man through fear of her father. They are Russians. An investigation will be made. Senator 11a nsb rough will in­ troduce a bill in Congress in a few days to make anew land dis­ trict ill North Dakota by divid­ ing the Bismarck district in near­ ly two equal parts. The district is nearly twice as large as any other in the state and the in­ creased number of filings makes a division almost necessary. Three queer cases at Kenmare. A man was arrested charged with stealing a fur robe from his neig bor. An investigation proved that the robe hnd been loaned him. Another young man bor­ rowed a pair of cuff buttons from' ,his room mate ThanKsgiving day. The room mate had him arrested. His case was also dis­ missed. Another man had a fellow arrested for stealing his wag^n. The poor fellow had hitched up in the dark and got the wrong wagon and was turned loose.Z#lflBSa^. —t-'i.iiSi.: •'•2 saas W Ernie .Kent, the Well known real estate, dealer from Grand, Forks, transacted business^ ill this city Monday. Mr. Kent states that he has a man com­ ing from St. Paul to hustle the building and loan business. He has a scheme whereby any work­ ing man may soon own his own home. Sucli a thing would be I fine for Alinot, providing the I company is a responsible one. Hospital Notes. D. A. Hall, the blacksmith' is ill at the hospital of Bright.*dis­ ease. Mrs. Grace fta^f, of the Noble Theatre Co., is ill of pneumonia and receiving treatment at the hospital. Her condition is quite serious. Mrs. A. W. Tracy, of this city took her j)la« in the theatre. V\' Otto Nygaard of Granville was brought in ill of rheumatism. F. G. Bronson of Kenpiare. wa« injured in a cave in at a coal mine Friday, five of his ribs being broken: He was brought to the hospital. Peter Lybeck. of White Earth, fell on hiq back and ,neck last wfeeii and injured his spine caus­ ing partial paralysis. He is at [the hospital There are ni all nineteen pi tients at this institution.' nt() white Arrested. Wm. P. White, mention of whose barn trouble was printed exclusively, in. last week's Inde­ pendent* wojs faireetetl. and ^re stlpained frojn comple^iiij? the ad­ dition t^i .the barri. iThfli case will come up before Judge Mur­ ray Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The city intends to test the ordinance, to see whether it is good or not. Mr. Aurland, the city attorney contends that Mr. White has no right- to build such an addition within the fire limits and says if anyone ever had a permit to build within those limits before the ordinance was passed, the passage would revoke such a permit. White will fight it to the end. so he savs. Masquerade Ball. Irwin's Orchestra will give a rand masquerade ball in .lacob son's opera house Christmas eve.. Dec. 24. The Leland De­ partment store is handling the masquerade costumes Uj Uj Uj dt Hi Avhich have been secured from the city. Prizes will be given for the best and most comical costumes. The floor committee will consist of Wm. Johnson, J. J.Coyle, James McKone, Aleck McDougall Jand B. G. Turner. Dancing will com­ mence pyomptly at 0 o'clock. This undoubtedly will be the best ball of the kind ever given in the Northwest anda bigcrowd will surelv attend. No Talk of a Suit. In last week's Independent an article stated that unless Mrs. Nash hastened to settle with J. B. Taylor for damage done to his Golden Rule store, a suit would likely follow. The fact of the case is, there was never any talk of a suit and Mrs. Nash and Air. Taylor have been on the most friendly terms. The build ing has been repaired so that Mr. Taylor is continuing his busi­ ness and is doing a lot of it too. ceived New Machinery. electric light pfaftt re last week a new blower The and a boiler.' The blower is used in forcing the coal screenings in­ to the furnace, thus economizing on fuel. The new boiler will en­ able the installation of many new lights. The plant is now fur­ nishing 3300 lights each night. A Stock That Is All Gifts In considering the matter of holiday presents we wish to remind you that s«arljr every item in our jewelry de­ partment is of a tain to. receive a score of ideas on the subject by inspecting our present stock. JwMlrjf, Watches, Clocks, Silver y-n f.'4 ufaroEte. p-, are among the best gifts that can over be selected. In some of these lines there are a hundred separate items to pick from. Gall when you can and see the display. McCOY The Druggist Leland Hotel Minot, N. D. nnsD 'i Are g-iff character. No matter whom you seek present for br what you wish to pay you are cer- ,•_ Hair and Cloth Brushes. We have a heavy stock of the better grades. Extm good ones foroOc with Sterling Silver Plate 75c, Perf«mes -j»iJ» Perf«mes -j» Our stock of Perfumes is always large, .bigger than ev^r t'pr,the Holidays. A fine aiiray of high grade p^rfunies in fancy packages nom 25c up Our stock of Perfumes is always large, .bigger than ev^r t'pr,the Holidays. A fine aiiray of high grade p^rfunies in fancy packages nom 25c up Our stock of Perfumes is always large, .bigger than ev^r t'pr,the Holidays. A fine aiiray of high grade p^rfunies in fancy packages nom 25c up CJobds CJobds CJobds ^pcnHb 0kljdl^i4. Plusii aud Metal. Dittoing Citeesv' Work Boxes, ^ilove, Handkerchief, Xecktipy Collar, 1 ('uff, and Photo Boxes. Shaving Sets, ^pcnHb 0kljdl^i4. Plusii aud Metal. Dittoing Citeesv' Work Boxes, ^ilove, Handkerchief, Xecktipy Collar, 1 ('uff, and Photo Boxes. Shaving Sets, ^pcnHb 0kljdl^i4. Plusii aud Metal. Dittoing Citeesv' Work Boxes, ^ilove, Handkerchief, Xecktipy Collar, 1 ('uff, and Photo Boxes. Shaving Sets, Work Boxes iiw«ix^ Caaes^tc? Prk5s I xunlrooMUtorto^$&^withoa.«e€>iie olopnees J*etwepll. 1 Work Boxes iiw«ix^ Caaes^tc? Prk5s I xunlrooMUtorto^$&^withoa.«e€>iie olopnees J*etwepll. 1 Work Boxes iiw«ix^ Caaes^tc? Prk5s I xunlrooMUtorto^$&^withoa.«e€>iie olopnees J*etwepll. 1 1 C*£~'" ii 1 ii 1 ii Magnlfi^t Medallions So l^rge^T: stock these beautifal 1 pict^^inoreaiM this,ye.ar,and sa tak 1 me are the 8^bjeqts, that it is hard to adequately present them. You will have —w-tO'See thern^md ^ee them soon, as many ^are already sold.| Albums, Albums, You have never liad an opportunity' to get such nice ones as we are showing this year, and the prices are lower than ever. Pocket Books Large lines of the latest for men and wom ,en especially large assortment of fine gift pocket books for ladies. A sensible. serviceable present, 25c to $2.50. DRUGGIST AND jfiWELER, 20 Styles Queen Quality SHOES 11 HhoVn at Th# ri'JiiD New York Store MINOT, Dr/E^Crdfot D. C. M. L. B. S.jr 'Bdii^urg. lSurgeon Pno'wnrfve iny etitire Holidhy fiine on display and cordially invite you to call as soon as you can and inspect it. It is by far the largest stock ever shown liei*e and in extent, variety, novelty and low prices, cannot be matched in this locality. lOach year more people are finding that.rthe economical and satisfactory way to do holi­ day shopping is to select early while assortments are complete.'" 1 will be glad to have you come in and look around as much as you tfant to. If desired will lav away goods on which small payment has been made. Will pack goods foi''you to be sent PHt of town and will deliver goods id town Christmas morning when so directed I an to of as is an to is a iJ Perf«mes -j» iJ Those You have never liad an opportunity' to get such nice ones as we are showing this year, and the prices are lower than ever. Jewelry and Watches PAUL V. MINOT, NORTH DAKOTA. fore mw- to Ry.I OflSo* and Residence over P. P. Lse'aBtovo^ MINOT Fancy Stationery A box of beautiful stationery is a gift any lady will appreciate. No one attempts to carry sucn a line as we handle. Mirro^ .|ifi# Our line is an especially good one and noth­ ing ||ke theu* e.ur be found ^Is^bere. A \spleiraid present for ladies $1.25 to f2.60 Sterling Silvo^ l^c^eltife havea new: and °«Pt pf^flvelties this yealr. most satisfactory presents. 'tne lii^^iicludes articles' suitable for at prices Ahatieverybody eain Thoseyre carry at# t.li0 affords. First quaiifelgbld and genuine p^arlhandle#feKw(ii#lli yre carry at# t.li0 Those yre carry at# t.li0 affords. First quaiifelgbld and genuine p^arlhandle#feKw(ii#lli affords. First quaiifelgbld and genuine p^arlhandle#feKw(ii#lli Canie^ Canie^ Canie^ This is the superlr-gift/- One thdt never" fails to delight. Well to pick early, so that if some special kind or size is want. ed there will be time to order it.\ Cam­ eras ^1 to $25.00. This is the superlr-gift/- One thdt never" fails to delight. Well to pick early, so that if some special kind or size is want. ed there will be time to order it.\ Cam­ eras ^1 to $25.00. This is the superlr-gift/- One thdt never" fails to delight. Well to pick early, so that if some special kind or size is want. ed there will be time to order it.\ Cam­ eras ^1 to $25.00. Jewelry and Watches Could more than fill this page with sugges­ tions from our .Tewelry Stock. Remem­ ber when in doubt that you can always find something suitable in this depart­ ment and that such gifts last a lifetime. Could more than fill this page with sugges­ tions from our .Tewelry Stock. Remem­ ber when in doubt that you can always find something suitable in this depart­ ment and that such gifts last a lifetime. All New Goods. All New Goods. McCOY, LELAND HOTEL, The South Side Cleven Hanson WE HAVE BEEN STOCKING UP IN OUR LINE OF FALL WINTER GOODS until nOAv we have one of the best and most com-, plete stocks in the city. They will bear inspection SHOES A large consignment of the M. I). Wells shoes for men. f|nd children, has just arrived. Remember these shoes are the cheapest as well as the best Our groceries are always fresh* Come and you will be treated fairly Bargans At the Big Store at Surrey Nyhus Berg, Props. 150 cases of fruit of all kinds just Received==== ^Apples, Peaches, Berries, of all Kinds/,' Tomatoes, These ^*ill go at qosfe. W L. -A big stock of Dry Goods just received for our HOLIDAY TRADE E. H. ITENVICK •m# LAND MAN MINOT, N DAK. Winter goods complete. Full Line of Rubber Goods, Shoes Cap rHatSjj X^ttens, 8heep^^LittedlCoiitit. H&. We have little expense and do jnot wish^o maKe!a bigproli^ therel you money. Don't ro away,to trade ^hen ^du can do better at home, Dr. M. II. *vwv$ uoys. 1 DENTIST Office over New York Store Phone 56 MINOT, N. '-rTv V, I i" •v.'£ ^••,B

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The Bankers of the Eighth Judicial District are in session in Kelley's hall in this city this afternoon. Atty. Le Sueur addressed them for fifteen minutes. He gave a very strong ad­ dress and the advice which he gave the moneyed men was excellent. What hurts one part of the district will have a tendency to give the other parts a black eye. If one bankor gets cramped for money it is the duty for the other bank­ ers to see that he is assisted. "Organi­ zations are good but may be abused." said Mr. LeSueur. The bankers at this age have to organize and talk over the best methods for conducting business. Mr. LeSueur told the bankers that the keys of the city were in their hands and warned them not to give them back un­ til after they had returned to their homes. G. L. Bickford, of Bowbells, in res­ ponding thanked Mr. LeSueur and the people of Minot for their kind welcome. Banker Livdahl, of Velva, presided over the meeting temporarily and J. A. Erickson of this city acted as secretary. REASON WHY Every sane man or woman should insure in the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York may be briefly stated as follows: Because it is the oldest active life insurance Com­ pany in the country, having been founded in 1843. It is also the most successful comp'uny of its kind in the world. Because it is the largest and strongest of all the companies it has immense accumulations, all held for tne benefit and security of its policy holders it has a very large number of policy holders, re­ siding in the most healthful localities of the Unit­ ed States and Europe, and comprising the best men of every community. Because it is well manged. fair liberal has an un­ blemished record, and transacts its business on equitable and correct principles, and in the inter­ ests of its policy-holders. Because it is purely mutual and all the profits in­ sure the benefit of the policy-holders, who are mem members of the Company. Becauseits rates of premiumare law and'are flxed by the terms of the policy, and there can be no aa. sessment or increase of rates, and all the surplus accumulation is divided amongst the policy hold­ ers at stated periods. J. I. McConnell, Special Agent. From the thirty-six banks in this dis­ trict the following bankers attended the meeting: C. L. Stevenson, of Berthold F. E. Heinber. Williston? J.P. Smerud, White £arth W. E. Barber, Stanley Olm atad, Willow City G. L. Bickford, Bow- Court House Notes J. W. Rode is now working in le office of the treasurer where -^he-expects to be located for four or five months. The treasurer is busily engaged in mailing notices of peroonel taxes for 1903. It should be strictly borne in mind that no­ tices for real estate taxes are .neversent out so if you are asKed to call and pay your per sonel tax, don't forget to ask the amount of the tax on your real estate. -v 1 rr AT YOUR SERVICE. We are ready to supply all your needs ta the line of SILVER WEAR in a manner that will g*ve you the highest satisfaction The displav of complete sets and single pieces is the moat attractive to be seen in the city. The designs are en­ tirely new and very beautiful and have been worked out with great skill and taste. This partial price list will show what really good silverware can be purchased for. W. H. REIGHART BANKERS ARE IN SESSION IN MINOT The Minot Jeweler Twenty of the Financiers of the North­ west Come to Minot to Organize and Talk Over Their Best Interests* bells Livdahl, Velva A. C. Wiper, Bow bells L. D. Lansborough, Bowbells P. M. Cole, Kenmare W. R. Bard, Flax ton C. A. Stubbins, Granville and R. F. Barron and J. A. Erickson, Mi net. Mr. Jacobson, a Churehs Ferry banker, was a guest. A permanent organization was per­ fected with the election of the following officers: G. N. Livdahl, chairman: R. E. Bar­ ron, treasurer: J. A. Erickson,secretary. Another meeting will be held in the dis­ trict in about two months. Business matters of benefit to the financiers, were talked over, resulting in many new ideas. The banquet at tho Leland in the evening was attended by 32, includ­ ing the bankers and their friends. Judge Palda addressed them in a splendid manner. Mr. Erickson acted astopstmasterand made a happy one. The following re­ sponded to toasts: R. E. Barron, Wal­ ter Bond, of Flaxton, Senator Jacobson, Attorney Blaisdell and others. Mr. Blaisdell's speech consisted of good natured drives on the bankers. He traced the evolution of banking from its growth as a mere basiness calling to its present standing as a profession. He regretted that the banker* had sup­ planted the attorneys and phyaicians in the public eye. Slocuma Orcheptra furnished the music. "Dusty" Was Arrested A woman called "Duety," the wife of a notorious gam bier who made Minot his headquarters sometime ago, was arretted in this city Sunday night by Unit ed States Marshall Gil Hagart, and taken to Grand Fores for trial. She is charged with con ducting a blind pig at Balfour. Jerry Zlevor, the tailor, haa changed his location to the Montgomery house. Cleaning, pressing and repairing of all kinds of clothing for ladiea and gents. I also repair all kinds of fur coata and cloaks. Leave orders and I will call for garments. Satisfaction guaranteed Call and IN me. 4 -r :p Opera House Notes Yes, we will give the pleasure loving people of Minot a full month during December. Saturday, Dec. 12, Laurant, the Magician, the second of the series of entertainments given by the Epworth League. Monday Dec. 14, the Londale Theatre Company for the week. They need no comment as they have played here before to crowded houses and the plays are of a high class. Dode Fisk's orchestra Dec. 21. This is the biggest of the kind on the road. Dec. 24, a masquarade ball will be given by Irwin's orches-i tra. Dec. 25 and 26 Sanford Dodge will be here. This attraction is being looked forward to by all the.literarypeople,of Minot. Dec. 30,31, aud Jan. 1 Colla haus Pennsylvania. It is possible that we will have a local talent play about Dec. 23. Something Doing Something has been "doing" at the land office in the past month as the following report will show: 698 homestead en­ tries embracing 107,658 acres 70 soldier declaratories 29 coal declaratory statements 9 desert land entries 28 homestead final proofs 329 commutted home stead proofs cash receipts, $71,970.52. Presbyterian Notes The subject of the sermons on the following Sunday will be A. M. the Apostolic Messenger and his Message P. M. "How the minority won.'* The pastor requests that the congregation gather promptly at the hour of service. Both thd Ladies Aid arid the Club are doing excellent work this fall, from which the church is deriving much benefit. Literary Club Organized A fart-nightly literary club was organized in the Presbyterian church Monday evening, about twenty being present. Rev. Har­ ris of the Presbyterian church was olected pres.. Dr. Ross, vice pres. and Miss Walker, sec'y. The next meeting will be held at the office of Dr. Ross Dec. 28, when an interesting literary pro­ gram will be rendered. The pros­ pects for this club are very bright and all literary loving people of Minot should join. Sheriff Scofield at Grand Forks. Sheriff Scofield was called to Grand Forks Monday night on a bench warrant issued by Judge Aniidon. Mr. Scofield is accused of saying something to one of the jurors on the Murphy case regarding the Major's being' a fine fellow and that the action against him was one of spite WOI-K on the part of his political enemies. The Independent be­ liever that Mr. Scofield did not try to influence the juror, if he happened to say anything to him at all. Scofield has always been very honorable in all his dealings in Ward county and his friends look upon the matter very lightly and hope for his speedy return to this city. Hiddenwood. Arthur Nelson has been to his farm north of Minot. K. O. Houghtaling has pur­ chased a residence lot in Hidden wood, and will erect a house soon. Carl Peterson was on his claim half a mile north of Hiddenwood this week. Several business projects are being considered ana will be com­ pleted and ready for operation next spring. Miss Mina Huntsinger gave a party at her home Friday night. Laurant, the Magician at the opera house Dec. 12. Furnished Rooms lbi Raai—Oar. 8 4th atreet and Pleasant Am 30tf For Sale—Slightly Mtd piano at bargain. Addrasa Bai 680, Miaot, N. D. aSOSp The people an still -*B the eatlook far good floor The Pride of Miaet batoning not* papalar iail|. Superb Sweets We give a great deal of attention to oar confectionery line, carrying ev­ erything ever wanted. Goods come at freqaent intervals and are thus fresh and delicious. We've novelties not found elsewhere which will tempt your sweet tooth. Is Chocolates and bon bona we han­ dle chiefly Allegretti's becaaae we can't get anything better. McCOY'S Drug Store. bolMd Hotel Minot, N. D, Iwny draying of all kiada done? Water and ash hauling. Hoaaaa baaked. Bmd, Minot, N. D. ttp. J.M. WILSON MINOT, N. DAK. McKONE BROS. BAkERY and GROCRY We wish to Inform the Public that we have purchased the Bakery outfit and business from J. IV1. WILSON, and will have bread cakes buns cookies and everything found in a first class bakery O Sale by Monday Nov 16, We will be pleased to meet all of Mr. Wilson's old customers and as ones as possible. If you need any thing in the Bakery Grocer Gall Up Phone No. 1. We have just received a very fine line of Crockery and China. Our Grocery Line is Larger and better than ever. We handle the Pride of Minot. Remember it is the best flour cttainableinthe Northwest. McKone Bros., Minot, Merry Merry I S A S Will Soon Be Here Come and see what we have to of­ fer you in Holiday Goods. Our Line is complete and prices lower than even We will also give you BIG REDUCTION In Men's Clothing from Dec 14 to Jan 1st. Our line of Gent's Furnishings is complete A large assortment of Neckwear in latest patterns A Lost! Lost! Your opportunity is never lost to get first class photos at the Lake Studio. TT7U Because Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Lase both have —Li—.111any years experience and do all their own work from start eo finish and do not rely on hired help That's why our business is steadily Increasing. C. W. Lake, Minot N. D. N. D. TS#-'

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Coal office with K. T. Magan. Telephone No. 1 1 THE 4 LEADING xcks. SECOND UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY. officers: JOSEPH ROACH, PbksIDENT, P. P. LEEjVicr-President, RE. BARRON1,Cashtkr, dibscxor* ERIK BAMSTA0. T. P. KtfLAAS. P. P. LBK. J08KTH BOACH. K.B. BAUON'. OLDEST BANK IN WARD COUNTY. GILROY HETHERTON Highest Prices Paid for Hides and Poultry P. ILDVEDSEN Contractor and Builder Plans and Specifications Made on all Classes of Work. No charges for Estimates to those who intend to build. Hoffman Block. Minot, X. Dak. Minot Scandinavian Hotel, S 1 to The Only Scandinavian Hotel. First-class. $1.00 a Day. Strict attention given the traveling public. Can accommodate eight? people Give us acall and let us please you. Telephone. "Bus meets all trains. Half block West of Soo Depot. Minot, N. D. Furniture Man Ovor John Wilson's Store. The Largest Stock of Furniture Ever Brought to Min«t. Loi Iho.v Bi:r»s. Crxtkh Taiilks. Sofas. CoMMonics. Mattresses. Dkesskks. Wardijobes. Uahv Carria(jes. Parlor UlcensedJUndertaker Mcjannet, Minot, a* N. Dak NATIONAL BANK. .OF MINOT. Capital, $00,000 Surplus St Profit*, 7.000 Wholesale and Retail dealers in FRESH AND SALT MEATS AlIINOr, Emil Kurz, The Confectioner Hot drinks of all Kinds Hest Line of Fruit New 1lean Fisli. (lame unci Ovsters in season EUGENE TEUTSCH ARCHITECT Contractor and Builder Estimate* ou alL claswes •f buildings furnished FREE OF CHARGE Stock of Candies. All kinds of Cigars and Tobaccos. We give away cards to pur­ chaser. When you have spent live dollars in our store.each gent gets an elegant pipe and each' lady Roger silver .spoons. We sell as cheap as elsewhere. Emil Kurz, iWinot, IV. D. N. DAK I guarantee to furnish all the lignite coal you need at right prices I have Made arrangements with the Larson Mine, one of the best in the state, for coal, and in cases I cannot «i-et ears enonsrh I will haul with four teams. (Rl SHIPLETT OF MINOT and Plain Chairs. E. H. STENVICK THE LAND MAN MINOT, N. D. Dr. 1. H. Scholberg, DENTIST Office over New York St or# Phone f* MINOT, X. B, E L. SUTTON, ATTORNEV AT LAW, General Law Practice. Land Office Business. Otlce over P. P. Lee'* MINOT. Appalling Conditions of Minot's Disease and Death Breed­ ing Cess Pools Special to Independent: The following- article was sub­ mitted for publication in an­ other Minot. newspaper but was refused space for fear of injuring the best interests of the city. Mhe facts of t-hejease were read­ ily admitted to be true however. Thro'"the fair city of Minot flows a beautiful river biit with­ in the confines of its picturesque banks and sparkling waters lurks the "iiark horse and its rider.'' Jetting,in graceful curves on ejther side are what nature in­ tended foi* healthful bayous, but witltall bf the destriictiveness which follows in the wake of civi­ lization jiian has cheated nature of its. beautiful handiwork. and has placed within the borders of ther bejuitiful lagoons, disease and cleatii dealing agencies. The filth within these once fair waters is such that it would drive to shame th# administration of the Spanish reign in its worst days of misrule in a Santiago or an Havana. The river and sloughs are used for dumpiuggroundsforn.il man­ ner of foul refuse, manure, car-. cases and everything, imaginable are dumped within their banks. Not content with contaminat­ ing the river and its tributaries with tilth, the alleys are alsiyised in lieu of a sewer. Step to the rear of almost any of the many cafes and note the heaps of old tin cans, swill and used dish water, scraps of food all dumped into the alleys. These are bold statnientsandcould not be made unless the facts as stat­ ed actually existed. In a conversa tion with one of Minot's leading physicians the eminent practictioner stated that the sanitary conditions of Minot were in a deplorable condition, that small pox and scarlet fever are raging right now at an a-.other larming degree that thequaran-!all tine law was but partiallv Whenever a person becomes afflicted with any of these pre­ vailing diseases, and was taken sick in a place which would work an injustice to the proprietor by closing [his place business, the patient could be taken to a pest house. Again the doctor stated that occasionally a person had a very light attack of small pox and roved at will aboutthe city. The authorities of course are not to blame where the case is not re­ ported. But to get at the seat of all of this trouble, the sanitary con­ ditions must first be looked after. [The above articlc was sub­ mitted to us for publication and but for the reliability and strict integrity of the writer the editors would not have believed it. This I led to a Ipersonal inspection of affairs and we were appalled to find that, without scarcely notic­ ing the change so gradually hut surely has it come about, that the above is only too true of the deplorable conditions of the Western Metropolis. We feel it our duty to publish this as it is a case of life or death with many and feel that no longer is "Dis­ cretion the better part of valor. Game Warden Hale has re­ voked the commission of I,. V. Coulter of Williams county, who was special game warden. He himself was convicted of viola t­ ing the game law. WHERE WORK IS A PLEASURE The Labor Problem as Salved at The (treat Shoe Factory of the Thomas G. Plant Company In these days of strikes and lockouts, rvhen it seems sometimes as if the whole country were in the midst of an industrial revolution, it is refreshing to turn to the consideration of another method of solution of the relations be­ tween employer and employed, us suc­ cessfully exemplified by the Thomas Ci. Plant Company At its great shoe factory in Boston. Let it be clearly borne in mind tiat the chief cause of tlio present industrial conflicts is the disappearance of that old friendly relationship between master and men. which existed when the owner lived near his factory and went in and out daily among his workpeople. Today, in great industrial establish­ ments, such as personal relation is, per­ haps, no longer possible but there is anotnei- way of "getting together," an other way of showing that friendly It is only an elaboration of nh old precept called the golden rule, but in point of fact it is sound business eco­ nomics. The "Queen Quality" shoe factory is not only the largest shoe factory in the world making women's fine shoes, but it is probably tin- most advanced and progressive in its methods. Take, as a single feiuure, its profit sharing, sick and death relief and sav­ ing fund department, which is a model of organization. It operates along the lines of encouraging the workmen to higher efforts. He receives special con­ siderations in proportion as he is frugal, industrious, neat and constant at work. In the final division of profits, in promo­ tions, in the matter of steady employ­ ment, and in all cases pf discharge, preference is given to the most deserv-1 ing members of this department. The "Book of Regulations" is a model of what such regulations should be, and is to be heartily commended to every em­ ployer of labor. Take another instance. One of the most successful of the co-operative de­ partments is the recreation department. The gymnasium is very complete it is in charge of one of the best professional instructors in the country: there is also a woman instructor from the Boston Normal School of Gymnastics. The meth ods of class work are admirable. Sixty members can be drilled in evolutions on the floor at one time. Sixty baths are provided, controlled from a central pointy with devices for gradation of temper­ ature of the water. All have separate dressing rooms. Gymnasium suits are dried in a large flume by the hot fresh air system. There are four or five differ­ ent classes each evening. About one half of the 2800 employes are members of the gymnasium. The library and reading room is nn feature. It is in charge of a reg iilar attendant librarian. It is open at times and is a branch of the public t.u.jlibraryof The bowling alloys and billiar forced: that '.Minot had no pest house that the law requires that not merely the room where in a patient is ill should be quaran­ tined but the whole building. In case of quarantining the whole building it would sometimes be necessary to close perhaps a large hotel with all theauxilliary business theater or jwrhaps a whole business block. To do so would be doing the owners or proprietors an injustice. To sur­ mount this difficulty several two room shacks should be built for pest houses. The expense incurr­ ed in fumigating a large building would thus be avoided. the city of Boston. To begin with, the Thomas G. Plant Company realized that it was good business policy to help the employe to health that only working people of healthy mind and body do good work and mind and body must play as well as work to be really vigorous. Hence the establishment of the gymnasium, recreation, lunch and reading rooms (devoting to the above a total floer area of 25000 square feet), and a system of fresh air ventilation which changes the air throughout the building every 15 minutes: workrooms light and airy and a marvel of cleanliness. These are only outlines of some feat­ ures of the system in force at the "Queen Quality" shoe factory, but they reveal certain industrial possibilities which are worth considering. With im­ proved conditions comes industrial jieace. A workman who knows when he is well off prefers not to strike an em­ ployer who is making money prefers to keep things going smoo thly. This may be cold materialism, but it is common sense. Shoe factories have been no­ toriously the scenes of labor conflicts in the past but the relations of the Thomas G. Plant Company with its employer shows that it is possible to have vastly improved conditions in the shoe factories of New England. One of Our Rambles. In his rambles over the city the other day. the Independent man visited the H. E. Wheeler stow which has been decorated beau­ tiful for the holidays. Every­ thing looks nice and neat and it was noticed in particular vhat a sensible line of goods he had for Christmas irls. The grocery de­ partment also looked spick and span. Mr. Wheeler will never be convicted of selling impure foods, and invites Prof. Ladd to call at his place of business any old me. is groceries are nice and clean and he is selling them right. The decorations are tasty. Call at. this store .when you find it convenient and Mr. Wheeler and his genial force of clerks will take pleasure in show­ ing you around. From now until after Christ mas, H.E. Wheeler will give with every ten dollar cash purchase, a handsome Christinas tree free. :.f. con­ sideration which makes for industrial peaqe -and the Thomas G. Plant Com­ pany has evidently studied the problem and splendidly mastered the solution- room for men, and the music, dance and rec­ reation rooms for women, need not be specially described. They are very pop­ ular with the employes. There is a model lunch room, which supplies clean, healthful food at the actual cost of its preparations. The company provides for its operatives two free beds at the Emer gency Hospital and all cases requiring surgical attention are sent there, with no cost to the individual. It provides at the factory a couch and a woman at­ tendant: any one taken sick on the premises is at once made comfortable. GO TO Lumber Sale Hughes Lumber Company, Low Prices on Fir Flooring, Drop Siding, And Other Stock. Good Values First Class StocK. J. C. Hughes. Manager, Yards at Bulington, N. Dak. MONEY! MONEY! J. S.Murphy, In the past year 1 have loaned more money in Ward county than has been loaned by all others on all others on all classes of proper­ ty. I charge no commission and no bonus. 1 will make you a {loan to make proof on yur claim to buy your seed grain or for any other purpose. I will make it quietly and quickly. If you want money call on nie, TO .ALL Who may be in need of monev Oreethm': We have which it ate. Branch Oltice at Minot and Midden wood, X. 1) Hawley's For Drugs, Medicines, Per­ fumes, Toilet Articles and Qgars a* W. B. Hawley Prop. Telephone 97. Minot, IN. Dak. oooooooooooooooooo©ooooooooxooooooooooooo©ooo©ooooo CORRECTNESS IN DRESS Is evidence of refinement and for this reason our BOYER LINDBERG THE CUOTHIER8 JACOBSON General Hardware Stoves and Ranges MINOT, N. DAK Minot, N. proposition to place before you ill be to your interest to investi We expect to place at least forty loans the next thirty days and if you want to get some of them call "and see lis at our office on West. First Street. If it will be any further inducement we will say that we arr prepared to place vour loan at EIGHT PER CENT, with priviledge of repayment in small amounts. Call and see liss one half block west of Second National Hank. WILLIAMS WRIGHT Drstore Men's Furnishings are always in demand. We handle the leaders in all lines, and however varied the taste, there is some­ thing- here to suit it. But the power of pi-ioe rules man and we have made that power a gentle one j-.

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ffi I :",r' 1 V. AX? s,) Golden Rule A terrible fire started in Donnybrook this morning and most of the west side •of'the city burned. It is reported that the lire started in the pool room. The pool room and bowling alley were burn ed, also the following business houses: White Rose's big drug store: N. O. Sonnden's, general store S. Areengard's, •clothing store and two restaurants the big new 910.000 block of Barkke Wieman, used mn a General store and -V. Big Damage Suit The Davis damaged suit is on at the district court this week in which Martin Jacobson, 1). A. Minnie and Peter Fugelso are jointly sued for $15,000. The following is the jury: E. Joslyn, R. O. Rogers, Fred Trumble, W M". Tavish, Andrew Lazarus, S. W. Fredrichs, C. Solberg. Peter ltamstad, C. F. Schwartz, Eli Siflith, Teter Larson and Geo. J. B. Taylor. Our Christinas Goods will be all in this week. We know we area little late, but I it will pay you to wait un­ til you see our line, consist­ ing of Toys, of all kinds, Dolls, Games, Books, China, Glassware, Opal Ware, Minot Souvenirs, Etc. Etc. See our 25c and 50c guaran­ teed rings. This is the best and cheapest place to buy your Holiday Goods. DONNYBROOK BURNED TO THE GROUND A Terrible Fire is Raging in the Fair Little Gty on the Soo and it Threatens to Wipe out the Whole Town—Many case has so far brought out no new developments. It is being hard fought and which ever side wins, it is believed that the case will be carried to the supreme court. Mr. Davis has for his attor­ ney# Green leaf Leighton, L. W. Gammons and Atty. Pierce fi-tim Kenmare. The defense re­ tained Geo. Bangs, brother to Tracy Bangs, E. L. Sutton and .T antes Johnson. Thousands of Dollars Damage Done-y Communication cut Off. opera house. Other buildings a/e re­ ported to have been burned but as com­ munication has been cut off witlh the place, we cannot learn the names. town was without fire protection at angry wind from the northwest fa the flames. This is a great blow to growing little city. The loss is alt irreparable in some instances. are without homes. jt MINOR TOPICS Glenn Thomson wlio has be troubled with nervous prostj tion, was taken to the Jam town hospital Monday evenii His many friends hope for speedy recovery. A German from Granvil named Newsbaum, in a fit Shirley's old restaurant Tuesd morning overturned the ta breaking the dishes. He the table cloth in two and thi the ceiling. He was placed in connty jail till he cooled down. The A. 0. U. W. initiated evening three candidates. Af the business meeting a so gathering was held in the op house. The banquet was charge of the Degree of Hoi Tables were set on the stage they certainly presented a beai ful appearance. The music the bail was furnished by Irwi orchestra. A number of guc were entertained royally by members of the lodge. The O. U. W. is growing stronger Minot contmually, now cons ing of 80 members. INTERNATIONAL HARVEST­ ER EMPLOYES ARE HERE. Flvi or Six Trmliag Mm Aad Muy Stea* ograptor* ud Bookkeepers Have ar­ rived aad Will Make Mloot Tkelr Held* quarters The International Havester Co have opened offices in the Ije Sueur block in this city. The fact was made known exclus­ ively in this paper some weeks ago. The company is represent­ ed here by Mr. T. P. Mulick and live or six traveling- men will make this their headquarters. Five stenographers are necessary to carry on the business. The present location is entirely too small for the business, but will be utilized as well as possi­ ble until an entire office suit} can be secured. C. H. Laufman, the division manager from Chicago is here getting things settled. The tra* veling men are" receiving their instructions. The stenographers are as busy as bees sending let­ ters over the entire northwest getting things lined up for next season. In a day or two tho men will be sent out from this place in all directions. Their territory will reach over into Montana. The coming of this company to Minot means much. This wil be the great Northwestern center for the five big- harvester com­ panies, the McCormick, theChain pion. the Piano, the Milwaukee and the Deering. A full line of repairs will be kept in this city for the above named machines. During- the harvest season, far­ mers may come here for repairs instead of waiting two or three days or a week until such may arrive from the twin cities. In conversation with Mr. Lauf­ man, we were informed, that very likely in the spring, The company would put up a fine new building for offices and i'ov the storage of machinery and repairs. From a dozen to twenty people will be employed by the company in this city right, along. Several families will move here. The em­ ployes arc all of a very desirable class and we welcome them as well as the harvester company to this citv. T\ie Londale Theater Co. at the. opera.'house week of Decem­ ber 14. I NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. ]Land Office at Minot, N. D. Dec. 7, 1903. Notice is hereby given that the fol­ lowing named sattlcr has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in sup­ port of his claim and that said proof will be made before Register and Re­ ceiver U. S. Land OMce at Minot, N. D., on January 16,1904, viz: Peter H. Sothman, No. 11014, for the ej4 se}.^ sw+ sej.4 so34 swJ4 Sectiou Township 154 Range 83. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: Walter Shaver, B. F. Hanson, Edwin L. Windsor and Alfred Anderson, all of Sanborn, Register. In point of True Value Holiday Gifts Nobby Neck Wear. Ladies Felt Shoes Sllippers. Women's $3.50 welt sole lace Shoe Shoe per pair $3.00 Women's $2.50 Kid turned turned __ sole strap sandall per pair.. $1.75 Misses Kid lace shoes per pair...$1.50 Women's $3.00 Kid Double Sole lace shoe per pair $2.50 Women's $2.00 Kid double sole lace shoes per pair $1.75 Children's $l.7o Kid lace Shoes per pair $1.25 Infants 50c soft sole shoes per pair 25c A big line of Overshoes, CHRISTMAS SHOPPING MADE EASY: and Good Sense A\ ith every Ten Dollars or over each cash purchase we will give a beautiful (i foot Christinas Free of Cost From now until Christmas Eve Christmas Candy S Cents Per Pound. Dolls Chinaware Tugs Jardineres Lamps Caps Gloves Mittens Ladies Suuits Skirts We will have eqtra help to serve our customers and shall use extraordinary care in making your selection^ as pleasant as possible. W E E E S MINOT, NORTH DAKOTA Great Shoe Reduction Sale In order to obtain more room for my large Jand constantly increasing Shoe Business 1 have decided to reduce my stock at the following prices Women's $4.00 Enamel Kid Welt Shoes Women's $4.00 Enamel Kolt Blucherwelt sole shoe WomenV.f4.00 Kid welt sole -ySfr»Bhoe Men's $4.00 Box Calf "welt sole Shoe Men's*$4.00 Yici "Kid welt sole Shoe at we are equipped with a full line of such as gladdens the hearts of the recipients more than a short time, and in the end are more acceptable than some trivial trinket. Neckribbons al the latest shades Handkerchisfs in Silk Lace and Embroidery Effects. Ladies Kid and Golf Gloves Children's Fur Sets New and Linen Napkins Silk Chateline Bags Visit our 10c Present Counter You'll be surprised at the wonderful val­ ues to be found there Mixed Nuts I2£c Per Pound $3.50 Boys Satin Calf double solejlaoe shoes perpair $1.50 Youths Satin Calf heavy sole lace shoes per pair $1.25 Little Gents' Velour Calf turned sole lace shoes $1.25 Women's Felt Shoe with leather sole per pair $1.50 Women's Felt null leather sole fur trimmings per pair $1.35 Women's Felt Slippers felt sole per pair ..75c all kinds all sizes, sold at]the very lowest prices possible. Samuelson's Shoe store-

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WANT COLUMN J. W. Bode sells steamship tickets. Land scrip (or sale. C. A. Johnson. The Pride of Minot is the popular flour. It leads. 15 tf. Buy one of those new organs jut re­ ceived at MoJannet's. 13 tf. Blank notes and chattel mortgag re­ leases for sale at this office. I have now a good supply of Burling­ ton and Kenmare coal, P. H. Baukol. 2tf K. W. Jones Has just received 100 tons of the best grade of blacksmith coal. 6tf The Pride of Minot is going in every direction. It mast be good flour. 13 tf. Just received soma of the latest or- Furnished rooms for rent. Independent office. Fanners, bring your grain to the El liott Elevator east of the Great Northern depot where you receive courteous treat­ ment and the highest prices. 26 tf The Elliott Elevator pays the farmers the very highest price for their grain. If you have any doubts, come in and have a talk with the manager, L. Moe 26 tf. Do you need any mittens or gloves? We would like to sell you a pair. Cleven 4b Hanson, Minot, N. D. Don't forest we sell groceries. Cleven Hanson, Minot, N. D. HOMES FOR ALrLr In Hartman Scliwirtz's New Elite Addition to Minot. This property adjoins Ex-Mayor Johnson's palatial home. McJannet, the furniture man. 13tf Get your prescription filled by grad in pharmacy, at the Palace drug 6tf If you have any.horaes you wish win­ tered, see or address F. A. Fuller, Minot, N. D. 18-tf. look at your calendars and see if it isn't about time to buy soma "Pride of JGnot" flour. 19-tf All kinds of land and townsites for sale. Address N. W. Comfort of White Earth, or J. W. Maloney, Minot. 6-tf She went all over town for Oxford's and finally paid 12.50 for a pair of Pin greo make that pleased her immensly. We can do fully as well for you. J. M. Wilson. 6 tf. Go to the Palace Barber Shop for a good 25c bath.—W. E. Johnson. 16 Go to the Palace Barber Shop for a good 25c bath.—W. E. Johnson. 19 Furs—We have a few good ones at very low prices. Martin, beaver and fox are the best and most durable. Cleven ft Hanson, Minot. N. D. Fur and sheep-pelt lined coats are jelling very fast. Why? Because they are sold very cheap at Cleven Hanson's department store, Minot, N. D. Mary Jennings, N. Yamhill, |Oregon— Could not get along without Rocky Mountain Tea. Makes women strong and beautiful. Keeps them well. 35 cants.—A. S. Blakey. A. CARR, M. D. •TITLE PERFECT Lots on easy payments, For prospectus and particulars call on write to ELITE LAUNDRY OFFICE, MINOT, NORTH DAKOTA. Inquire at 24 to 2. We grind feed for the farmers every day. Minot Milling Co. 24 tf. We exchange flour for wheat. Minot Milling Co. 24 tf. We are paying the highest prices for wheat. Take your wheat to the mill. Minot Milling Co. 24 tf. When yw aee* an abstract, enter fraa J. B. McKeaae, who has the oaly ceaplete set of abstracts in Wart coaaty. 23-tf The highest price paid for grain at the Elliott Elevator, east of Great Northern depot. 26 tf. We bought our sheetings and cottons beforo the last raise. Come and get your stuff at the old place. New Tork Store. We are now ready for anyone who wants to leave the country to supply them with trunks, grips and telescopes. New Tork Store. H. W. Barkers Cough Catarrh Con­ sumption Remedy will knock that awful Cough Sore Throat and Catarrah at McCoy's drug store. Limited to Eye. Ear, Nose aad Throat. Office hours: 9 to 11 a.m. 1 to 4 and 7 to 8 p. m. •ffice (feera Mmsc bet NO. DAKOTA. J. F. COOPER, Vatdnnker nd Jeweler. jOidest established jeweler in town. Repairing a spe­ cialty. Inspector for theG. N. By for fire years. MINOT N. DAK 1 J. A. Lidstrom Merchant Tailor Strictly up-to-date styles Prices Reasonable. Get your clothes made to order .ana hare them right Clothes pressed scoured MINOT N, DAK. G. P. Hyndman, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office orer Lee Larson's. MINOT. N. DAK H. DYE, The Burlington Blacksmith Makes a Specialty of All the breath of everyone who has Catarrh, by any other name would smell as sweet. But there is no need of having that kind of a breath, H. W. Barker's Cough, Catarrh and Consumption Remedy Is the medicine that will knock Catarrh. It is the only medi­ cine. Try it at McCOY'8 ltannfactnred at Sparta, MINOT BAKERY, I Wholesale and Retail. PIES. CAKBS, BREADS. LADY FINGERS, MACARONIES, COFFES CAKES, RYE, CREAM, HOME MADE. DIAMOND CAKES, LARGE ONES. Will Ship to Any Point Goods handled at Cleven fe Hanson's and Wheeler's stores, Minot. mw$f* New Lays. Work Guaranteed Horse Shoeing, Plow Work, and General Blacksmithing. Burlington, N. Dak. YES! I HENRY AUSLANDER, EAST OF MERCANTILE WHOLESALE BLOC. THE MINOT NATIONAL BANK. J. HASKAMP, President. J. A. ERICKSOX, Cashier. O. ERICKSON Ass't Cashier. UNITED STATESJ DEPOSITORY. PAID UP CAPITAL, $50,000 SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES FOR RENT. DIRECTORS: J. A. EBICESO' H. J. HAHKAMP HKNKY THIEN ALBERT J. KDELBBOCK NETTIER.KKICKSOX MINOT, NOBTH DAKOTA. pORA RELIABLE WATCH CHEAP OR EXPENSIVE ...GO TO... •NIC RUSTAD.. The Reliable Jeweler. Our Jewelry is Up-to-Date •nd of the lasting kind.... ••trier's Drug Store. Minot, N. Dr. Thos, Storey, Dentlet Booms Four and Five, Opera House Block. Permanently located. All work positively guaranteed. Pain fas Extraction* Tetopl Minot Our JAS. JOHNSON, Attorney at Law. Proofs Made and Con tests Defended. Opposite Scoheld's livery barn H. ARNETT MINOT, N. DAK ...THE... White Livery Stable Telephone to No. 139 If you wish a good rig and a driver wiL bring it to you. PRICES RIGHT. BEST OF RIGS.\ STYLISH HOKSKS. Located West of Mercantile Hotel, Wm. P. White, Prop. JOHN J. COYLE Attorney-at-Law, Final Proofs, Loans] And Deeded Lanr1*, Fire aad Hail InsuiuiiQi Next door to Lau- Office Minot, N Oct 28th Year THE GREAT MADDEN Authority on Eyes And Inventor of... EZY-EYE-8PEX Will be at the Loland Hotel, Minot, first and second days of every month. This may save, yon an expensive Eastern journey. DR. C. F. SWEET, Office No. Ij4. IN.D DENTIST. orer New York Store. Phone 56. MINOT, H. DAK W- #fcw*K" "wsifetar '''tiiHiiii^ -ift QQQQ V ^^Nrr i» t*».p yj Gives the Cheerful Fire. But 1 MINOT, IN. DAK. NEHEHIAH DAVIS Lale Receiver of U. S. Laid Office, Parte, North Dakota AttorneyatLaw« Offiice 2nd Nat. Bank bldg. Minot, N D. I Blacksmithing, Plow j[ Work, Horseshoe­ ing, Repairing If you have any work to do in any of these lines I can save you money if you come to my shop. Work guaranteed we at? T. John Lynch Clerk of the District Court I A Makes it Cheerful Heart. .V Cheerful Heart Makes a Cheerful Home. Stewart have Other Stoves and you Final Proofs and Filings All business before the land office given prompt attention Insurance Written Main St. Minot. N. Dak LANDS! WM. MACY, Berthold, N. D. 0 Know Bros. Hot Clast. Last but not least Universal Stoves and Ranges. We desire to have you call upon us before purchasing. We have the most complete line of Heating Stoves, Ranges and Cook Stoves on the mancet, and guaranttee satisfaction JACOBSON THE HARDWARE MAN We will care for your every need for fall and winter* Call on us or have us call on you A I hare some excellent deeded lands t\or sale. If you are thinking of takiiOg up homestead, it will pay you to cor­ respond with me or hunt me up. I can locate you on some free land nine miles from Berthold in a good country. Several good relinquish­ ments for sale at good figures. :':-.h'i».' Siijs'J-v,' «:7: Retorts NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION'. Notice is hereby BITCH that a special election of the Minot Special School District No. 1 will be held in A. C. Nedrad'a Machine Office on Saturday tha 10th da* of December, 1903, be­ tween the hours of it clock in the forenoon and 4 o'clock in the afternoon of that day for the purpose of deciding whether or not said dis­ trict shall issue its bonds in the sum of $18,000 same to be made payable in SO years and to bear interest at the rate of 4 per cent per annum, $12,000 ont of the proceeds of said bonds to bo used for takioK up floating indebtedness $2,000 for taking up old bond*, now due and the balance for building anew Ward School House. Judges of said election to be W. K. Mansfield aud John P. Cooper, and Clerks Peter Fagelso aad Carl Lindberg. By order of Board of Bdocation. J. W. RODB, Clerk. NOTICE FOB PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior. Land Office at Minot, N. D., Nov. l«th, 1908. Notice is hereby given that tke following named settler has tiled notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will bo made before Register and Receiver 0. S. Land Offiee at Minot, N. I)., on January 5, 1904, vie: HILMAB BENKO. II. E. No 6B19 for the eV4 neV Section 7 and w'/i naH Section 8 Township 154 Range 83. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, via: Ola Oen, Carl T. Uange, Hans Johnson and H. E. Wheeler all of Minot, N. D. R. C. Sanborn, Register. James Johnson Attorney. 11-23 12-30. Notice tor PublicatkM. Department of the Interior, Land Oilice at Minot, N. D., Nov. 3,1903. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and .that said proof will be mado before Register ind Receiver of tlie United States Land office them. Coles Hot Blast, Bergetrom Minot, N. D., on Dec. 12,1903, vie: Gunder T. Hoseid E No. 7150 the 8E(4 Sec 31, Twp 155, Range 81: names the following witnesses to prove continuous residence upon and cultivation lid land viz: Parriott, Hanson, Halvor Hoseid, is Rasmusscn, all of Surrey, N I) ,12-6 R. C. SANBORW, Register, lav in Atty for claimant. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior, Land Office at inot, N. p., Nov. 3, 1903. Notice is hereby given that tho following a mod settler has filed notice of his intention make final proof in support of his claim and hat said proof will be made before Register .nd Receiver of U. S. land office at Minot,N. D., Dec 15, 1903, viz: Rosetta A Percival or the Sy, NEK and NW* NE*t Sec. 12, ITwp 156, Range 82 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: Walker, 11 Shorb, David Bums, Em­ ma Burns, all of Surrey, N 1M 12-fl B. C. SANBORN, Register. James Johnson, Attv. for Claimant. THE BulingtOn Laundry Mrs. P. Frampton, Prop All kinds of washing neatly and cleanly done. Prices reasonable and delivery prompt NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior, Lead Ofleo at tfinot, D., Nov S, ISM. Notice lior6b£ given that the followinc nawodsettlerhasnlednotice of hli latontion to make final proof ia snpport of hia qlaiak and that said proof will bo mad* before Jofch Lynch clerk of tho district court for Ward 'thimviB (tie RaaceK «oeS,Twb fW Lidstrvi tl-tlM "~k*''4 B. C.SMtaMH.K«tMer. J. B. McKOAINE, Bonded Abetraoter For Wm*d County. leaner Oaaraa« to BMI. A8«ClULTT 3ffice in LeSueur Blk. Phone 117. MlMlf, K. MINOT N. DAK, D. CRYER OF SALES, 00000000000000000000000000 I. J. BARRETT, 1 LAWYER, Office Second Floor Second National Bank building. Minor, HOKTB DAK. )«oooooooooeooooooooo^»fi L. W. Torgeson UWYELi fe' Legueur Block Q^ieral Lew hractice. LanJ Office BuBineM.^ w*" u.', Miuot, IV. Daki VF* .V J. T. Louderback, Years of Experience. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Address at Lyn'eh, N. D., or inquire at Independent Office. H. T. DOLLOFF, Auctioneer FOF City of Minot and Ward Count v. Minot, N» Dn J* Do Winddl^ Opera House Block* Entrance Main Street Misor, NORTH DAKOTA. 4i jj City Meat Market SpL Ercrythfog First CUm^5 Reuoaabfc totes, Highest price paid for Hides and Pqultiy.... H. TOMPKIN*, North Ind Nat* Bank. ICinot, N.» Chas. Qood found boy's overcoat •ear the J. P. Cooper 'home, whioh the owner may have byealling at thia an pa in or is no For Sale:—Mining poata., W. P. Rupprecht, A South Ha 32l9p Ten, Kin, li •"•J :'JPiW, •\L .-AW