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1 tfiaAlTW We handle: -f ilW!pi3BiPW|WPWW«»^^ You can't afford to let your car freeze Denatured Alcohol $1.00 per gallon While our supply lasts Container extra Johnson's Freezeproof $1.50 per package Minot Drug Co. Beyond the preadventure of a doubt we have the finest line of Table Cutlery you will find in the Northwest. Our line of Carving Sets are especially handsome. Be sure to see them before making your purchases for the Thanksgiving Holidays. We handle the famous Keen Kutter line of Pocket Knives and Scissors. Razors—Straight Blade and Safety Silverware Flashlights Stoves and Ranges TRANSFER CO. Furniture and Hardware New Ehr Block LIGNITE FILL YOUR BIN WITH NOW Burlington Garrison Wilton Piper-Howe Lumber Co. PHONE 68 E. C. Britton, Mgr. wi In in ..Vi f. Young Soldier Beat Dago Frank at His Own Ga»e. Aleck Holf, who has been employed on the Robert Miller farm, north of Granville, was in the city Monday night, enroute to Des Moinea, la. Aleck walked into Dago Prank'8 bar ber shop and the Dago thot he had struck another easy mark. Aleck has been around the world somewhat, hav ing served for several years in the army. He asked for a hair cut and a shave. The Dago suggested that his hair was too oily to cut well without a shampoo. The Dago shampooed the young man. He singed his hair. He put oil and some other kind of "stink em-good" on it. He discovered a black head and removed it from the yonug man's face. He massaged him and steamed his face until it shone like a babe's. When he got thru after about two hours' work, he presented his bill for $3.50. Aleck said he had ordered a hair cut and a shave and was will ing to pay 75 cents. He defied Dago to send for the police and finally was permitted to leave after paying the 75 cents. This is one time_ that Dago got the dirty end of the stick. Death Claims Gabriel Bolstad. Gabriel Bolstad, aged 25 years, who was employed at the E. A. Dunn Dairy, died at a local hospital Nov. 16, from influenza. Funeral services were held Sunday, the remains being interred in Rose Hill cemetery. Mr. Bolstad is survived by his wife and a little daughter. Froid, Mont., Farmer Dies in Minot. Leonard Martin Williams, a prom inent farmer from Froid, Mont., pass ed away at St. Joseph's hospital Sun day after a lingering illness from ne phritis. The remains were shipped to Froid for interment. The deceased was 62 years, 11 months and 17 days old. He was a prominent member of the Baptist Brethren church. Connecticut Man Dies in This City. Joseph Rowe, who was employed as fireman for the Northern States Pow er Co. died in this city Thursday from pneumonia. He was 35 years of age and leaves relatives in Connecti cut, who cannot be located. The re mains were interred in this city Wed nesday. Aviator's Wife Arrived for Visit. Mrs. Chester Jacobson, who has been with her husband, Lieut. Chester Jacobson of the aviation seivice at (Sacramento, Cal., for several months, arrived in this city Thursday and is making an extended visit with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Scofield. Her husband will probably be granted a furlough in about a month. Lieut. Ja cobson is an instructor in the service and has won a great name for his dare-devil flying. Holbein Attending National Conven tion. Will E. Holbein, secretary of the Association of Commerce, who left for Rochester,' N. Y., recently to attend the National convention of secretaries of Commercial clubs, is expected home in a few days. The convention took qp after war problems largely and Mr. Holbein will return with some brand new ideas ,t$iat will prove of much im portance at thiB time. Mr. Holbein will visit Niagara Falls enroute home. Death of Mahoney Babe. Dorothy, the 18-months-old daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Mahoney, died Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the Mahoney home in this city. The little one had been ill but a short time with influenza. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the Catholic church by Rev. Fr. Raith. The little one is survived by her parents and a sister. Masonic Offiicers. The following officers of Star in the West Dodge No. 38, A. F. and A. M., were elected Thursday night: Albert Lowe,' W. M. J. .Pence, S. W. Vernon Stenersen, J. W. A. D. Hagenstein, Secretary. H. E. Byorum, Treasurer. Stole Chas. Withers' Buick. Chas. Withers 'new Buick Six car was stolen from Main street in front of the Waverly hotel one evening early last week. There is not_ the slightest clue to the thief but it is be lieved that the car is still in the city as the roads have been unfit for long drives. Solem Blomberg Injured in France. Mrs. Solem Blomberg who has charge of Dr. C. C. Nugent's dental office, has received word that her hus band was wounded recently by a ma chine gun bullet in France. He is improving rapidly and will probably be sent home early. MINOT and VICINITY J. A. N. Ellison has returned from a business trip to Minneapolis. Autos are making trips in from the country again, the drivers reporting t^e raods improving fast. John Ekall of Springbrook N. D., died of wounds received in battle, re cently. Minot meat markets are offering around 20 cents a pound for Thanks giving turkeys, alive. C. E. Leyericb, formerly superinten dent of the G. N. Minot division, is now located in New York city. C. D- Miller and son from Gran ville were in the city on business Mon day nig}jt. Editor and Mrs. Francis of Velva, who have been verjr ill with the flu, are both out, tho quite weak. Dick Barrett, one of Glenburn's most prominent farmers, was in the city Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hart of Akron, O., visited Minot' friends last week, enroute to Tacoma, Wash., their fu ture home. Theo. and Albert Mork, W. E. Stef fick and Geo. Halligan, with their fam ilies, are ill from influenza at their homes south of Des Lacs. I A grade cow sold at the W .A. W. Culbertson sale recently for $144 and her yearling calf brot $40. She was a first rate milker and worth the money. Mr, and Mrs. W. L. Millar have gone to Grand Forks where they are visit ing with their daughter Mrs. P. M. Cole. They will leave Saturday for San Pedro Cal. to, spend the winter. Con Lidstrom, former Minot furni ture dealer, writes from Minneapolis, where he is employed in the rug de partment of a large furnishings estab lishment, that he is delighted with his position. Dr. Moffet of Donnybrook was in the city for a few hours Tuesday. The doctor has been going day and night, looking after the influenza patients and declares that the disease is abat ing slowly. Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Wolfe and daughter, Mrs. Alta Shipley, left to day for Seattle, Wash., where they will spend the winter. Mr. Wolfe's sons, Dan and Welty, and their son in-law, Mr. Shipley, are employed in that city. F. M. Harder and W. R. Banks of Lansford. were in the city Tuesday en route to San Diego, Cal., where they will join their families. They have extensive farming interests at Lans ford and will return in the spring. Christian Engen rfom Braham, Min nesota, is visiting at the home of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Martin Engen, south of Des Lacs. He was unable to attend the funeral of his son, Mar tin, held recently, owing to illness in his family. Mrs. Harold Lamming of Grand Forks arrived for a visit with her par ents, Rev. and Mrs. W. C. Hunter. Ben Johnson of Astoria, S. D., ar rived to look after his farming inter ests south of Des Lacs. He is makin? his headquarters at John Borud's. Mrs. Lee Miller of Granville has ninety fine turiceys which she will market in a few days. The birds rustled for their own living on the Miller farm, after a few weeks old. Mrs. Miller considers that the good they did destroying grasshoppers am ounted to five times the value of the food they ate. Some scoundrel went out to Walter Forsyth's farm near Plaza Tuesday night while he lay dead at Bismarck and stole one hundred full blood chick ens. They made a clean sweep, taking all they had. Mrs. Forsythe took great pride in her beautiful flock. The whole community should take an in terest in helping to locate the thief. George Eroe, son of Mr. and Mrs. S- C. Eroe, who has been in the Cus ter training camp since July, is ex pected home in a few days. George was transferred recently to Camp Grant, 111., where he is now studying for a lieutenant's commission. It would be necessary for him to remain three months before completing his work, but he is expected home shortly to resume his work with the Second National Bank. George writes that the training has done him a world of good. He is heavier and stronger. This only emphasizes the fact that our schools should pay more attention to physical training, which they will un doubtedly do in the future. HOME BRAND APPLE BUTTER—This is the old fashioned kind, made of the purest ingredients and the taste reminds you of the old cabin home, dough nuts and cider. HOME BRAND PRESERVES These are not only cheaper than the home pro duct but they are equally as palatable. They come in Raspberry, Strawberry, Peach, Pineapple and all the choicest fruits. iiS^w^r^ii I1T»\ iii?Mi|WifiII iiai'it *"»'nr'Till ECONOMY DEPARTMENT WAN ADS. For Rent, For Salef Lost, Found, Taken Up. WANTED TO BUY—Second hand clothing and- shoes. Haskell's Bsc and Store, N. Main St. Phone 164 Black. 1-Sltv VE ARB AGENTS to W Well Shoes. $1.98, $2.48, $2.98. Fac tory price. You save a dollar or two. Haskell's Second Hand Store, M. Main St 1-81-tf WANTED—To hear from swam «f improved and unimproved mm for sale. Give full description e# land, improvements and price wast ed in first letter. The liinet Under writers Co., Minot, N. D. lt-lWf LOST—Four horses, a team of iron gray mares, well matched, five and six years old, weight 1300 lbs. each. They are short and blockey, and on* black gelding, small star on fore head, bob-tail, large collar mark on left shoulder, weight about 1200 lbs., one black mare 8 years old, star on forehead, bob-tail, weight about 1150 lbs. Will pay $25.00 reward to anybody that will find these hors es for me or bring them to me. These four horses are in good flesh, or fat, as you call it. H. C. H. Stege, Mi not, N. D., R. F. D. No. 4. FOR RENT—New seven-reem house near Normal school. O. B. Herif stad, Minot, N. D. 1044-tf WANTED Nice, clean rags at the Ward County Independent. FOR RENT—Hotel at Williston, N. D- For further information write W. C. Gibb, Havre, Montana. Il-21-t3-«g 15 Frank Building, Minot, N. D. Local Representatives for The Fidelity & Casualty Co. of New York Have Your Gift List Complete While it is time. Much of the enthusiasm in purchasing Christmas gifts is enhanc ed as the season approaches yet these lists must be made out early this season. Much of the real pleasure in gift giving lies in having the list filled with selections carefully, leisurely and thoughtfully made. Shopping now will avoid the delays and disappointments that are inevitable in the rush of the eleventh hour. Practical Gifts For Her In tour list of merchandise suitable for Xmas gifts to a woman there are many items needed for practical purposes by every woman. They need not be of a char acter to be worn as an ornament but may be items of wearing apparel such as Gloves, Neckwear, Silk Hose, Kimonas or many items of a most useful character. Gift Suggestions For Him It is not easy to find just the right gift for a gentleman because they are gener ally supplied with all the ordinary requirements. We qiflote here, however, a few items which make appropriate gifts and which will be found here in endless assort ment—Silk Mufflers, Necties, Shirts, Etc. vmg EVERYTHING TO EAT AND WEAR PHpNES 272 and 273 Minot, N. Dak. I W in Groceries MICHIGAN CELERY CRANBERRIES NUTS APPLES ORANGES FIGS DATES SWEET' POTATOES AND POP CORN IN BULK FRESH BULK MINCE MEAT fekilk /sSlil 4^ #iiii^|iIliirfra ft rt/.jvV"*-1 *'V|VV-vr,'V'''- y^7:"7"' ESTRAYED—From my place in not on Nov. 1st, one dapple mare, weight 1250, in good order, collar scar in left hand side, halter, tender on neck. $5.00 reward for information leading to her recovery. Swan. M. Lindgren, Minot. N. Dm •11-7 611 8rd St. and^ren. Notify Henry Juergens, Burling ton, N. D. 11-14-tt* WANTED IN EXCHANGr—An im proved quarter section of land with in 3 miles of Berthold or Lone Tree, for gilt-edge Minot res:dence prop erty. Address Mrs. Dora Wagner, Blaisdell, N. Dak. ll-7-t6* FOR SALE—Pure bred Barred Rock cockerels, $1.25 each, at my farm. Joseph Gustafson, Drady, N. D. 11-21-tt ESTRAYED—From my place Nov. 18th, one Guernsey calf, bought OB the A. W. May sale. Please take up and notify H. F. Parge, R- R. 1, Minot, N. Dak. 11-21-tt* ANNOUNCEMENT The Fidelity & Casualty Co. of New Yiork will give free inoculation against influenza and pneumonia to its Minot health policyholders for the next fifteen days at the office of the Fidelity & Casualty Company's surgeon Dr. T. N. Yeomans, 28 S. Main St., Minot Serum Made by Mayo Laboratories Rochester, Minnesota R. J. DOEBLER & COMPANY II 3 &&'••• -7-41 LOST—Wednesday, Nov. 6, eitbar near the Pure- Milk Creamery ea Valley St., or in the caboose of the Soo local, pocket book containing grain check for $56.55 and $5.40 is cash. Finder leave at Independent office for reward. D. S. Tablet. Logan, N. D. 11-14-tt LOST—'Two head of horses, one 4 year-old horse, star in forehead, mane clipped, short and chunky, weight around 1100 lbs. One driv ing mare, star in forehead, weight about 1,000 lbs. Suitable reward. "N -l!