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iw t¥:. t- :£i ft Minor Topics Four new cells have been in .stalled at the city jail. Good Spring bottom machine •oiler 10c. at Roell Hardware Co. G. J. Robbins iserecting a gen eral store building at Burlington. The only man who can drive the peek-a-boo waist into retire ment is Jack Frost. Black Locust at $10 per thou sand at HEATH'S XTUISEHV, Riga, -JST. D. tf A Russian wedding occurred at the court house Saturday, both parties being unable to speak .•English. A Minot man went to Minne sota to join his wife at the Lakes. He had to telegraph back to the kids for her address. If you want anything in the nursery line call at or write to HEATH'S NURSERY. He will sup ply you. Riga, N. D. tf OKGAN FOK SALE—Fine condi tion. Cost $85. Will take 640. J. W. RODE, -C-2S-tf 119 Belyea Ave. N. R. D. Southerland, cashier of the First National Bank of Flax ton transacted business at the ^court house in this city Saturday. Mrs. DuVall has returned to :Minot after spending three weeks -.with her husband, the harness unan. H. S. Rearick, editor of the tCooperstown Sentinel, attended ithe Democratic convention last \week in Minot. iLoren Huston, of Whorton, 0., an old time friend of the gar dener, W. H. Mann, is here look ing up apiece of land. A. UP-TO-DATE JEWELRY. WATCHES, CLOCKS and SILVERWARE. J. J. SKAUG, Jeweler, C. Johmon Blfc. MINOT, N. D. Julius Schleppegrell has gone *2to Ross where he will start anew paper on Aug. 4. Bro. Patterson may conclude to give up the -ghost H. Z. Mitchell and Miss Leda Mansfield have been engaged to -work on the Morning Reporter. Both have done good service on the Optic. Jourgen Olson, the land man, lhas been doing business all of the time. He sold 81 farms during the past year, the sales amount ing to $180,222. H. H. Marean bought a new Gaar-Scott thresher from the Scofield Implement Co. Hank says there's no danger but that he will do his share of the thresh ing, and he thoroughly under stands the business. One of the reasons that a Bis marck man was adjudged insane the other day was that he -per sisted in quoting from the scrip tures. W. B. Hawley accompanied Superintendent Stewart on an inspection trip up the Great Northern branches from York west Smallwood, the grocer, is a hustler. He delivered a wagon -load of groceries at 5:30 o'clock one morning last week, to the St. Paul jobbers' train. When a man starts on his va cation, a dollar bill looks as small as a postage stamp. When he starts hack, it looks big enough to him to paper a house. W. J- Kelley, an experienced Hour manufacturer from Minne sota, arrived and will talk Minot flour for the Minot Flour Mill Co. rto customers along the line. A month and three days from the time that Chas. Tatman sowed his flax, he was cutting his barley. How's that for a short interval between seed time .and harvest. THE QUICK LUNCH Invites you to call for your •meals while in the city. Th« service is good, and hi prices are right. Sicnl few West hi Oraad Hotel Blk. 8 It is estimated that there are 120,000,000 fish beneath the sur face of every square mile of water. Well, there are a good many fish on every square mile of Jand—mostly suckers. Chas. Tatman cut 23 acres of barley on July 27, which is the first cutting reported this season. He began cutting his wheat on Saturday, August 4th. Tatman has some splendid crops. The Misses Helen and Emma Craigwick, two charming young ladies from Ellsworth, la., re turned to their homes after visit ing with their brother, Ole Crag wick southwest of the city. SKIRVSETH'S PHOTOGRAPHIC ART STUDIO The finest Studio^in the West 303 S. MAIN ST. MlNOT, N. D. E. C. Benson of Lone Tree is erecting a barn 34x40 feet. He accompanied L. S. Farver, and Thos. Mulvihill of Lone Tree and J. Parkhill of Berthold to Minot Monday, where Mr. Farver made final proof on a valuable farm. James Meara started in the dairy business in this city two and a half years ago in a meagre sort of manner. Today he is doing a very large business, hav ing thirty-five fine cows in his herd. He is getting rich. While excavating for the Olaf Olson new building Monday, workmen found what is believed to be some sort of pot used by the early inhabitants, for grind ing grain and the like- The ves sel was perfectly formed and was a huge affair. Dr. S. G. White has returned from a trip through Northwest ern Canada where he bought a tract of land. The doctor isopen ing offices in the new Brauer block, having severed his connec tion with the practice of Crokat & White. The Luther College band and chorus was greeted with a big crowd of music lovers Thursday evening. The band consists of forth-three musicians and the playing was superb. The band is enroute to the coast. One of the players is Peter Kulass, son of T. P. Kulass of this city. While the wife of Conductor Hartwoll was absent from her claim, attending her husband who was injured in a wreck, some two legged skunk stole from their residence eleven miles south of Minot, a tent, keg of nails, and everything edible in the place. Chas. A. Grow, the clothier, accompanied by his wife, left last Monday night for the east. Mr. Grow will do his fall and winter buying in the large cities of the east and will be absent three weeks. He will visit his parents at Cleveland, O. Thev will enjoy a side on the great lakes. Charles McKissick, a promi nent commission merchant from St. Paul, transacted business with dealers Thursday. Mr. Mc Kissick at one time was manager of the famous Grandon farm at Mayville. The farm consisted of 20,000 acres. In 1894 he raised 11,000 bushels of corn, demon strating to the world that corn could grow in this state. He raised 1000 hogs one year. Twelve years ago he pressed 1000 tons of timothy and shipped it to Superior. Prof. Tyler, of Amherst college, said recently: "A man can live comfortably without brains: no man ever existed without a digestive system. The dys peptic has neither faith, hope or char ity." Day by day people realize the im portance of caring for their digestion realize the need of the use of a little corrective after overeating. A corrective like Kodol For Dpspepsia. It digests what you eat. Sold by Druggists. MCCOY & Co., Notice to Tax Payers. All delinquent personal pro- Eanastaxthe erty has been placed in the of sheriff for collection and must be paid Aug. 15. Tax payers in order to avoid sheriff's fees, will be required to pay taxes before that date. 8-2 8-9 JAMBS MITCHELL, Treasurer for Ward Co., N. D. Ward County Democrats. The Ward county Democrats are planning on making a good showing this year,|and it is likely that a full ticket will be put in field. Of course their candidates will be defeated tor Ward county is the banner Republican county county of the state. Loans Dr. Davies of Granville recent ly returned from England, where shaves are worth 3 cents and and hair cuts 6. After sampling each, he waited until he arrived in North Dakota for another. Martin Jacobson's famous run ning mare, Erma's Pride, was badly injured in a race at Grand Forks one day last week. When three lengths ahead, and about to win the race, the mare nearly broke her leg, and will be laid up for the rest of the season. A fellow who thot he was smart tantalized the old medi cine man on the street Friday night. This so riled an onlooker that he invited the fresh fellow into the alley and there they fought like a couple of tigers. Geo. P. Jones of Edgely, N. D., one of the most prominent young men of the state, took an active part in the democratic convention last week. Jones for merly lived in Minnesota, in Rock county, and when he ran for congress two years ago, he was dubbed, "Jones of Rock." He has no apology to offer for being a democrat. Unique Grocery Not ODce 4X Pulverized Sugar I Uu 15 lbs 8 lbs. I have we advertised nor said that "we are the cheapest and only place to trade," not once has a customer come into our store expecting to get a bargain and been disappointed as is the case every day in some stores that claim for their prime-motive "cheap goods," con sequently lower grades. We are to-day enjoying a nice trade made up of satis fied customers and are giving every one of them, every day, "Just Goods at Just Prices." We cater especially to the bet ter class of trade and carry the goods that meet their expectations. Our prices compare with the very lowest, but we don't want your trade on a price basis as you know that if we give you a good ar ticle, it must cost us more than a cheap one and we think you prefer the better every time. A glance at our list tells what we have and what it costs you, not "next Thursday or Friday at 3 p. m.," but every day except Sunday. 2 cans Peaches, OE* (large size) ZOC 3 cans Valley Queen Corn 2 cans Iowa Cold Packed Tomatoes.. 1 CAN Fancy Olive Oil Sardines 1 can OCA Z3C QKA IKA Blue Hens Chicken Tomatoes. |^)C 3-lb. can IA. Baked Beans ||JQ IOC AF. Marshall's Kippered Herring.. ZwG 1 can OR« Marshall's Finnan Haddocks.. wvw 1 can Spiced, Soused, nr. or Tomato Sauce Mackerels... Z3U 100 lbs. Ar At Eastern Fine Cane Sugar 5-lb. box rn» Domino Crystal Sugar wUll 1 lb in* tl lift Fancy Cooking Figs tPliUU i21bs. |)A Large Italian Prunes VliUU isibB. 0i nn Fancy Raisins tpliUU .00 Kelsey Pitted Plums... $1 nn Evaporated Apricots I .00 Evaporated Peaches... $1 1 lb Alio Primrose Japan Tea •HIU **lb 311P Home Green Japan Tea wUll lb. Jjlp Home English Breakfast Tea.. HUu Finest Dairy Butter Ranch Eggs .. 20C 20C 3 lbs. OCp Fancy Head Rice fctlll 3 lbs. 1 doz. OCA Mono Sago fcUU 3 lbs. OR* Pearly White Tapioca X*#w QCA Freeh California Lemons vwli 1 doz' 90c California Sweet Oranges 1 doz. I A Clothes Pins 1 Broom ORfi (4 tied) 1 ?al. 7CA Rouk Candy Syrup 3-lb. can Oflfl Pure Honey wUw 100 lbs. tO Rfl Best Patent Flour V4.JU Our coffees and teas are making their way into every home where they are particular as to the cup-quaiity of these goods. We have coffee for 15, 90, 35. 30. 35 and 40 cts, per lb. and guarantee them to be the best values for the money to be had anywhere, for they are both imported and roasted by Griggs. Cooper Sc. Co and that alone is sufflcient proof of their mer its^ Our extra special is the well known Une of Home Brand" goods and for strictly high qual ity. these are unequaled. We are paying the fanners fancy prioes for good butter and eggs and want an we can get. The next time you Male to town, give us a trial order and we will be satisfied with the result. Come, let us get acquainted. DENTON /"SATES VJooda "HIS MASTtR'S HOICK" Save money by learning short hand at home you obtain a thorough training to accomplish practical work. Rates within reach of poor. Take advantage of reduced summer rates. Gregg ShorthandCorrespondenceSchool, 401 Evanston building, Minneap olis, Minn. 8-9-8-30 HSiTsALE! $225.00 takes a good 4 room house if taken at once Cash Deal. Apply at this office Conductor Perry was in a pe culiar runaway Friday night. He happened to drive around a cor ner near the Soo depot just as an old gray horse ran along with the rope and an iron chain dangling from it. The stake struck the wheel of Perry's buggy, and wrapped about it immediately. His buggy was overturned, ESTIMATIS FURNISHED ALL WORK CUMMNTiEO A. MILLETT, Contractor PAPER HANGER and DECORATOR ResMeace Mth St, MINOT, N. D. Robert Woodburn, a young man from Michigan, managed to rake enough money together a few years ago and get to North Dakota where he filed on a quar ter of land. He proved up on the place last Saturday and con siders that he has derived just $4000 worth of property from his Uncle Sam and besides he has five good horses and a lot of farm machinery. H. Berg, Surrey: The crops look better than last year and the acreage is a third more. Some oats will surely go 75 bushels, and wheat 25 or SO bushels or even better. Money loaned on farm Property at 6%. NO BONUS SEE US NO DELAY COMMERCIAL ADJUSTMENT CO.—Rooa 4, LlSoeir Block—MINOT, N. D. mm mm A New Style Machine Just Out The improved Victor III with larger size cabinet and flower Horn at the same price as the old style. $40.00. Outfit for Reproducing at Home with Blank Records, Price $10.00 The Victor people also have an innovation in anew outfit, etc. No end of amusement making records producing your own or your friends' voices. We receive monthly nearly all of the new records as they are turned out from the factory. A. P. SLOCUM, MINOT, —Phone 8.— NO. DAK. 90mmmm0mmtm0mmmm0mmmm0mmmm0mmmm0m0mmmm0mrn mm THE WELCH IMPLEMENT COMPANY We handle the Robinson and Abington Wagons What's the use of paying $85 for a wagon when we can sell you just as good a wagon for $65, with double box, eveners, neck yoke and seat complete. We are just as reasonable in all of our machinery in proportion. This is a good time to buy buggies. A big line for your selec tion. PRICES RIGHT. BINDER TWINE We make Special Prices in big lots. Threshers supplies. We Have Milwaukee Binders and Mowers Office North Jones' Coal Yard, Minot, N. D. VICTOR Talking Machines YOUR DRUGGIST Machine Oil and A Plain Question Did you ever hear of one of our Pharmacists making a mistake while compounding a prescription at our store? No, we believe you never did. We hire the best men obtainable, those who understand the business thoroly, and besides those who keep their mind strictly on their work. They realize that a slight mistake could easily cause the death of some luckless soul. You don't need to worry if you get your prescriptions filled at this store. Yours for faif and courteous treatment, A. S. BLAKEY, Druggist, Minot, North akota. MINOT COMMISSION CO. Just received car "Dakota" Patent Flour. We also have Gra ham and Corn Meal flour, Ground Feed, Hay, Potatoes, at all times. Free delivery and quick service. Cash paid for Eggs, Produce and Poultry. Butter bought and sold on commis sion. We solicit a share of your patronage. JOHN PERKETT, Center 2•* ui Rfca'atai St Phone 78 Atinot, IV. D. The North Dakota Artesian Well Co. Write and state size of well wanted and the probable depth. PKMM S4S North Dakota Artesian Veil Co. W estern{Employm( Prop. Invites correspondence regarding Deep Well Work. We drill wells to any depth and will be pleased to quote prices. A.c. OUMTOTA. nt Write or eaO. We oaa aave you time nosey. MINOT. .W.' NORTHED AKOTA. 8% Loans •». Bureau*