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-i R,.*' pi ft ummi THE WARD COUNTY INDEPENDENT P«biiah*4 Ev.ij Tburiday Br T1D1I COLCOtt Minot, North Dakota JSntered June IS. 199!.', a* Second Clasx Matter at Oie I'ontotflC* at Uinot. N. D., under the Act of Congress of March t. 1879. J"" CORRESPONDENCE DOUGLAS The Silver Medal Contest given in the M. E. church last night was well attended and the free will offering amounted to about S'20.00. Six girls took part and considering the extra Hchool work that is on at this time, it can be said that each one did remark ably well. The judges awarded the first prize to Laura Manning and sec ond prize to Blanch Gunderson. Douglas plays ball with Makoti on Wednesday p. m. The High School Commencement program will be given in the Luther an church Friday evening. There are five young ladies in this class: Celeste Burgeson, Lois Franklin, Eleanor and I.ucile Odegard and Agnes Presthus. Mrs. L. M. Morton returned Tues day evening from a two weeks visit in Fargo. Mrs. Ehlers entertained a number of ladies Wednesday p. m. in honor of Miss Piek, one of the teachers, who leaves for her home in Wisconsin Fri day morning. BENEDICT. Last Saturday morning Jens Greko died at his home south of town. He had been sick for a lqng time so his death was not unexpected. Funeral services were held at the Congrega tional church by Rev. Erling, Swed ish Lutheran minister. The remains "were laid to rest in the Swedish Lu theran cemetery. Friends extend sympathyH the bereaved family. The Misses Lulu and Stella Van natter are visiting with their mot'/er here after closing their terms of school near Anamoose. S. N. Miller was taken to Minot last week where he received treat ment from Dr. McCannel. Mr. Mill er had a severe case of pinkeye but it is improvnig nicely now. Virgil Reed spent Sunday with his parents at Velva. Miss Ada Goris closed a successful term of school in the Nelson District and left Wednesday for her home at Lafayette, Indiana. Mrs. Anton Fix and son, Jordan, of near Sawyer, visited Monday with relatives here. Miss Constance Ludvigsen is spend ing a few weeks with her sister, Mm. A. D. Nelson. Prof. R. E. Whitsel of Max was a business caller in town Tuee)ay. Mrs. Elmer Larson went Gran ville Saturday where she will visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ship man, for several weeks. A large crowd of young folks from this community attended the opening dance at Strawberry Lake Saturday evening. Otto Bechtle spent Sunday visiting friends in Velva. Clinton Colvin came over from Ru so Tuesday and transacted business. Mrs. Willoughby spent last week at the Knut Christianson home. 11 STORES .-'I'Vr-'- 'v-l'f.V ".''I." .' THIS IS AN OXFORD YEAR The'man who will pay $10 or $ll for a pair of Florsheim Oxfords will obtain more real value relatively, at today's price, than he has ever received in the past. Considering the style, comfort and quality, Florsheim shoes at today's price are more economical to wear than cheaper shoes. The Swedish Lutheran people are planning a Memorial Day Service next Monday afternoon at the Mag nus Olson grove if the wea|her per mits. Mr.and Mrs. Wm. Gradin and Mrs. M. E. Coder autoed to Max Monday afternoon. Ed. Schultz of Minot is in town looking after the repairing of his buildings. Mrs. E. Rosengweig and son, Joe, are visiting at the Whitsel home in Max. SURREY NEWS A ball game held in Surrey between that town and Granville terminated! in a victory for the home town. The score was 17 to 11. A return game! will be played in Granville on June 2. The contestants that represented! the Surrey High School at Grand Forks in the state declamatory con test returned Sunday afternoon. Mr. Clouse met them at the train. Mrs. Clouse on their arrival served aj dandy lunch consisting of ice-cream errV COMMISSIONERS' and cookies. Hurt By Fall From Horse. Stanley, N. D., May 20.—Wjlliam J. Cooper, a former Minot man, receiv ed bruises on the head and shoulders and had one rib broken when a bron cho, he was riding, stumbled and fell, throwing him against a rock. PARCEL POST PREPAID M. G. OLSON CO. The Home of Hai% Schaflner & Marx Clothe -v. V' i':r. V-'f 3'.^ St anlev House Struck By Lightning. The J. W. Arnold house at Stanley was struck by lightning and damaged. W. H. Brown and family, who occupy the home, had just finished supper. The family was shocked but no one seriously hurt. The postoffice at Hartland, N. D., in Ward county, was robbed Wednes day night, the robbers breaking into the building and .blowing the safe. Sheriff Scofield was notified and left this morning for Hartland. MINOT MARKETS Grain No. 1 Dark Northern $1.45 Durum 1.24 Flax 1.52 Rye 1.13 Produce Butterfat .23 Butter .18 Eggs .15 Potatoes 50c to .65 When one hears the contestants: Minot, N. D., May 16, 1921. talk one comes to the conclusion that] Regular meeting of the Board of Grand Forks is a mighty fine place City Commissioners was held in the to be. One thing is certain they cer- City Hall at 4:00 p. m., May 16th, tainly enjoy the trip and wish to 1921 thank those that made it possible. Present: They heard the final debate be tween Dickinson and Mayville, and Shaft. are now trying to simulate interest| Minutes of last regular meeting of! of the school along a similar line for May Jth, 1921, were read. the coming year. The contestants Moved by Commissioner Bowker feel that our chances to win the cup and seconded by Commissioner Brats are just as good as any other town, berg that $1471.95 be transferred Miss Edith Frank is visiting at the from the Contingent Fund to the Pub home of Mr. Ray Dierdoff. Miss lie Convenience Fund to pay the Bar Frank formerly attended the Surrey rett Co.'s bill of that amount-for one team last Wednesday in the game be- was ordered drawn on the Cont ingent: tween Granville and Surrey. Fund. S. C. Anderson did not return withi Roll Call: Yeas: Bratsberg, Bow his contestants last Sunday, but stay- ker, Gross, Shaft and Smart. stsnr* & sssJia sstpi. work Tuesday morning. The Brethren Sunday School will attend the Sunday school convention at Berthold next Sunday. School District Has $23,000.00 Com ing From County. The Minot Special School district has completed thru its expert in checking up the records of Ward county and according to his findings, will make claim for $23,000.00 as its share of the delinquent taxes paid in during a period of years. There has never has been an accounting because no one had ever taken the' trouble to check up the records before. Mrs. Fred Wheelock of Ross is Dead. Mrs. Fred Wheelock, prominent Ross woman, died at Excelsior, Minn., last week after an illness of eight months. The funeral was held at Ross Sunday. She was 53 years old and had lived in Montrail county 15 years. She leaves a husband and three children, Paul, Fred and Mrs. H. L. Speer of Ross. Drake Mill to Reopen Drake, N. D., May 2.—The state I owned mill at Drake will resume operation jnext week after being shut down three weeks for a complete overhauling, F. J. Gorman, manager of the mill stated today. Gorman as sumed charge of the mill April 18, coming to Drake from Winnipeg. PROCEEDINGS President Smart. Com- Carried. Moved by Commissioner Bowker, seconded by Commissioner Bratsberg, that matters concerning the care of Rose Hill cemetery be referred to Commissioner Shaft. Carried. STRAW HAT SEASON IS HERE You'll find our selection of Straws very complete. There are styles to suit every taste. ihi Panamas, Leghorns and Straws in Al pines Sennits, Telescopes. §Mf Sailors in fancy braids, am at an brims. A wealth of styles to choose from. 11 STORES *"S Kw sM PW.»iWl»|NWWflWPWl Moved by Commissioner Gross and seconded by Commissioner Bowker, that the ordinance amending and re enacting Section 410 of the City of Minot, 1919, be placed on its first reading. Roll Call—Yeas: Bratsberg, Bowk er, Gross, Shaft and Smart. The ordinance was then read. Moved by Commissioner Grsos and seconded by Commissioner Bowker, that the ordinance be passed on its first reading. Roll^Call—Yeas: Bratsberg, Bowk er, Gross, Shaft and Smart. Moved by Commissioner Gross and seconded'by Commissioner Shaft that an ordinance amending and re-enact ing section 531 of the Revised Or dinances of the City of Minot, 1919, be placed on its first reading. Roll Call—Yeas: Bratsberg, Bowk er, Gross, Shaft and Smart. The ordinance was then read. Moved by Commissioner Gross and seconded by Commissioner Shaft that the ordinance be passed on its first reading. Roll Call—Yeas: Bratsberg, Bowk er, Gross, Shaft and Smart. Moved by Com. Bowker, and sec onded by Com.'Shaft, that the resolu tion calling for bids for planting, re planting, maintaining, preserving, cut ting and watering of grass on Seventh ,, and Eighth avenues N. E. and Fifth nnssioners Bratsberg, Bowker, Gross,! that with above change the minutes stand approved as rehd. Carried. I). A. Dinnie appeared before the Board with suggestions in regard to work of the Street Department. Moved by Commissioner Bowker adn seconded by Commissioner Gross that these luggestiohs be left to the consideration of the Commissioner of Streets and Public Improvements. Carried. A report from City Engineer Get telman in regard to the price of Bithu litic pavement and advising the com pletion of the South Hill paving was read. Moved by Commissioner Gross and seconded by Commissioner Bowker that all barber poles located at the curb be removed within ninety days and no more permits be granted for barber poles at curbs. Carried. Mr. T. C. Conklin appeared before the Board asking that consideration be given the claim of Mrs. Conklin, stating that settlement could be made by the City paying the doctor's and the nurse's bill. Moved by Commissioner Gross and an(J th Streets E. and Lthor- izing the Auditor to advertise for sanie be adopted. Roll Call—Yeas: Bratsberg, Bowk er, Gross, Shaft and Smart. Moved by Com. Bowker and second ed by Com. Shaft, that the resolution calling for bids for preserving and maintaining grass and trees in East wood Park and authorizing the Auc/t to advertise for same bo adopted Roll Call—Yeas: Bratsberg, Bowk er, Gi-oss, Shaft and Smart. Moved by Com. Bowker and second ed by Commissioner Bratsberg t'Jat RESOLUTION WHEREAS, it is necessary to ex pedite the business of the City that a fund be set aside for use of the City Auditor for paying freight, ex press and other small incidentals of the City, be it, RESOLVED that the City Auditor be authorized to draw from the Con tingent Fund the sum of $500.00, for use in making such payments, and said Incidental fund be maintained at said sum through reimbursements from the payments of such bills by action of the board. Roll Call—Yeas: Bratsberg, Bowk er, Gross, Shaft and Smart. The City Engineer was requested to get estimates on the cost of re decorating the walls and refinishing the woodwork of the City Hall and report at the next meeting. Commissioner Gross reported for the Committee on investigation of de linquent tax payments, advising de layed action on the part of the Board of Commissioners until the School Board audit was completed. Moved by Com. Bratsberg and sec- .. ,, onded by Commissioner Gross, that tw thl ommissionier Booker, item of $25.00 salary for services StJZ?" Xj#"* to the City Attorney. Carried Moved by Commissioner Gross'aa'd seconded by Commissioner Bratsberg, that the undertakers of the city be asked to meet with the Board at their next regular meeting May 23rd, to confer, regarding the designation of a City Morgue and appointment of a City Morgue keeper. of Or. C. K. Allen, a, chemi.t, be drawn from the Health Fund this month. Carried. Moved by Com. Bowker seconded by Com. Bratsberg that the payrolls be allowed: General Fund $254.50. Public Health Fund, $107.50. Public Safety Fund: Police De partment, $573.27. Fire Department, $270.00. Public Convenience Fund: Street Department, $840.50. Engineering Department, $169.17. Sewagte Disposal Plant Fund, $87.50. Public Service Fund, $391.66. Sewer Department, $123.00. Rose Hill Cemetery Fund, $57.50. And the City Auditor instructed to draw warrants on the proper funds. Roll Call—Yeas: Bratsberg, Bowk er, Gross. Shaft, Smart. Moved by Commissioner Gross and seconded by Com. Shaft that the fol lowing requisitions be allowed: Fire Department, No. 180{, E%'. and Street Dept. Nos. 784-T97 inclus ive. Health Department Nos. 101 107 inclusive and Water Department Nos. 609-621, inclusive. Roll Call—Yeas: Bratsber/ Bowk er, Gross, Shaft, Smart. Moved by Com. Bratsberg and sec onded by Commissioner Gross that we adjourn. Carried. K. A. DICKINSON, City Auditor. FOR SALE Registered Hereford bull 13 months old. A good individ ual and of good breeding. Price $125.00. Wm. Healey. Glenburn, N. D. 5-26 t3» FOR SALE—Black Mammoth Jack and registered Shorthorn bulls. D. E. McAlister, Surrey, N. D. 5-26 3t. STRAYED OR STOLEN—About May 4, one sorrel mare about 12 years, 4 white feet white in face. Weight about 1100. Notify J. F. Kavanaugh, Rural Phone 12F11 t-* STRAYED Ranch, mare 5 grey mare 4 years old 1300 lbs. 1 bay mare 4 yean old, 1300 lbs. bay gelding 10 years old 160 lbs. bay gelding, white star 9 years old 1000 lbs. Notify F. E. Hensel, Bur lington, or A. J. Brunner, Minot. tlcg TAKEN UP—Came to my place 6 miles southeast of Minot down •alley road, a black mare crippled in both hind feet, fully 20 years old. Owner kindly claim this animal. G. O. Melby, Minot, 4 Bx 44. 6-2613* WANTED!—Reliable girl for house work for the summer. Three in family. Apply Mm. A. M. Hard away, 514 S. Main St. 5-26-tl TAKEN UP—One iron grvy mate about 4 years old has wire cut on point of leffr sholuder, weight about, 1260. J. C. Botto, Des Lac N. D. 6-26 8 chg TAKEN UP—On May 0th, black mare colt with star in face. Owner may have same by paying expenses. An drew Anderson. Glenburn, Twp. 167 Range 82, Sec. 2 6-26 t8* %!'t»p.w gp 1 lb. Tall Salmon Six 1/4 Oil Sardines 1 lb. Chinook Salmon Oatmeal, per lb. ''W^T I "The Ice Cream Supreme" At once—a delicious dessert and a pure, wholesome food. Our entire mix is pastuerized before freezing. For your dinner, picnic or social gathering Order "Purity" It costs no more to get the best PURITY ICE CREAM CO. Phone 566 Minot, N. D. This Store Will be Closed All Day, Decoration Day 5-26-3t. OUR PRICES WERE LOW. LOOK AT THIS! 20% REDUCTION Tailored-to-Order Clothes by H. M. Narks & C«. Oldest Wholesale Tailors in Existence Special Discounts on Seventy Fine ALL-WOOL FABRICS Come in and pee. ., Five Big Reduction Offers. Good for a Short Time Only Balance of THis Week and All Next Week 1 lb. Rock Brand Salmon 6 lbs. Fancy Blue Rose Rice Navy Beans, per lb. Large Box Soda Crackers. 10 Bars Lenox Soap 10 Bars P. & G. Naphtha Soap 10 Ba/s Superior Family Soap, and 1 box At\n Soap Flakes free for wt All Gergens Toilet Soap, 3 bars for.— Crab Apple Assortment -Soap, 6 bars... 1/2 Gallon Pail Pure Jam 1/2 Gallon Bengal Jam $X#X5 No. 2 Corn, Peas and Tomatoes, 3 cans for— 3 cans No. 3 Baltimore Tomatoes--.....-...-.—' One 1-gallon Catsup Peanut Butter, per lb. Two 4-lb. Bags Pancake Flour One 10-lb. Pail Blue Karo Syrup One 10-lb. Pail Red Karo Syrup 1 lb.-Shredded Cocoanut 2 lbs. Bulk Cocoa— Santa Clara Prunes, per lb. Dried Apples, per lb. SUGAR—Best granulated, 12 pounds with $6.00 orders, flour and sugar not included, for I ," i-^'i'i- -,i^ ^wp^'vi'f r, $25 PRICES AS LOW AS .... P. H. ROISE & SON "SKLLERS OF GOOD CLOTHE8" MINOT, N. D. NOT. N. DAK. 15c 35c ... 32c 27c .. 35c .... 7c 7 98c .. .. 38c 73c 25c 25c $1.45 35c 50c 8 0 19c 45 70c 80C 37C 35c 'it We Fill You Table Wants Complete*** This Store Will be Closed All Day, Decoration Day g* 11 11C 19c