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fv 'A&'i &fty W&* fTr $ A THE WARD COUNTY INDEPENDENT Published Every Wednesday. C. F. TRUAX, Publisher 6. D. COLCORD, Editor Entered June. 18, 1903. as Second-Class Matter. Postofflce, Minot. N. D. Act of Congress of March 3. 1879. UNION ^NOT.i5§^' MINOT, N. I)., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1905. EDITORIAL COMMENT. Ife* Phil Short, the retiring Devils Lake editor, who has .nade the boys of the state jump'-high, wide and frolicsome" for twelve years by his fearless editorials, may start a new paper in the western part of the state. Now that the four Devils Lake newspapers have been consoli dated to two good ones, a third paper is talked of. If the Devils Lake businessmen know when they are well off, they will discour age the third paper. A very good indication of the increase in the circulation of the Independent is the fact that we are paying more postage every week. The Independent pays about twice as much postage as any weekly paper in the city. It is a well known fact that the mail order houses are gaining ground in certain localities every year, but we believe that they are losing ground in Minot. The merchants are good advertisers, sell right, and the people have begun to realize that Jor divers reasons it pays to trade at home. It i? said that one reason Alex McKenzie was so anxious to have the new eapitol building erected at Bismarck, was that he de sired to enhance the value of his large real estate interests at Bis marck. The erection of the new building would remove forever the idea of the removal of the state capital. If Editor Mitchell of the Norwich Item has his way, there will be no more gambling or illegal sale of liquor at Norwich. He offers a reward of ten dollars for evidence leading to the arrest of anyone guilty of either of these charges. Mr. Mitchell has come to the conclusion that a town is better off without these luxuries. The President of the United States has placed the postmasters in the civil service. No more will the man with the political pull, hold the office. Merit from now on counts and only merit. Of course it will make some of the Congressmen and Senators a little sore, bnt this seems to be the most sensible method. In a number of instances farmers of the Northwest have experimented with field peas, with much success, raising from thirty to fifty bushels per acre, sown broadcast. Field peas are of several varieties and are worth a fifth more forjhogs, than oats or corn. The straw is better for hay for cows than much of our hay. Peas make good hog pasture, good food for summer soiling, very superior sileage and hay. During the past six months, 58 new towns have been built in the stntp of North D-ikota, a most extraordinary record. Thirty two of these new towns are on new lines of railroad with 454 new business men in them. The total number of new business men throughout the state.during the past six months is 778. During that time 103 new banks have been started. This is not the nature of a "boom" but a good steady growth made possible by the de uelopment of new country and the growth of excellent crops. Mayor Denny, of Williston, for whom Gov. Sarles granted re quisition papers to the governor of Montana, is at Devils Lake awaiting the arrival of the warrant for his arrest, which does not seem to be very fast in arriving. Denny is accusfed by the Montana authorities with buying stolen horses and being more or less mixed up with a lot of stolen horses. He does not propose, however, to be tried by any "kangaroo" court in Montana and will appeal to the Supreme court if the warrant is forthcoming. The Times, the new paper to be published at Grand Forks, is sending out printed notices to the newspapers of the state, making it plain that the paper is not started for political purposes. Well, the Independent will not believe this until we have better evidence than Sam Small's word. It is a well known fact that Senator Hansbrough attempted to buy the Evening Press and wras unsuc cessful. He next wanted to buy the Herald, but was told in good plain English that this paper was not for sale. There was nothing left for him to do, but to start a new paper. He must secure con trol of a line of newspapers in the state or four years hence he be lieves that he will have to look for a new job. Well, Henry's an old time newspaper boy, a regular print, has been thru the mill for "nigh onto twenty years" and would like to remain in the service of Uncle Sam twenty years longer. No one can blame him for that. He's foxy, and if the people are satisfied with his methods, all well and good. But if they desire a change, they should have it, and they may want one by the time his term has expired. "Water, water, everywhere, Nor any drop to drink." It isn't water in Minot, but coal, lignite coal, Hocking Valley coal, hard coal or any old kind of coal. Everyone seemed to get out of coal allot once and the Soo, the abominable Sco—simply could not or would not furnish cars to convey coal from the mines, six miles away. The coal men were in very bad humor, half of Minot was in a worse state of temper, and all on account of the blamable Soo. The mines are able to furnish all of the coal we need, but the Soo seems to regard the people here at their mercy, and we guess the Soo is right. But is this right? The business men of Minot. we believe, favor this company at every turn of the road. We know of many busine. men who discriminate in favor of the Soo and get nearly all their freight over that road. Should not the-Soo have more consideration for our citizens? Are we the little village of ten years ago, to stand idly by and suck our thumbs, and wonder when the Soo will deign to favor us with a lump or two of lignite? Who is responsible for this state of affairs the local agent or the chief of the freight department? It's time that a body of our citizens were looking into this matter and see that it is remedied. Farmers come to Minot from a distance of many miles for coal, only to be disappointed. Let us take some strict "action right in the start and perhaps we will have better service. If a few number of our business men would order their goods shipped exclusively over the Great Northern instead of over the Soo, we believe that this company would soon come to its senses, and we would again be able to toast our shins before a blazing lignite fire. m$ Igm ,vr ,.V.'''" 1 The Big Snow a Benefit. Fair weather has again visited this section of the state, reveal ing the fact that the big snow which we had the first of'last week was about the biggest in years, considering the volume of snow which fell. The snow lies very deep on the prairies, fully two feet on the level and the cou lees are nearly full. For several days farmers traveled with great difficulty, and in consequence business was a little slack in Minot -and other cities of the state. The roads have again been opened. No one froze to death and from what we can learn no one suffered. All had plenty of food to last them for several days. The snow is not without its benefit. The small fruits, r.nd trees are well protected for the winter, and iu the spring the ground will be in the best possi ble condition. This almost assures another bumper crop next year, and farmers are jubi lant that the storm made its appearance. Sleighing is the best in years. The railroads are again open. The Great North ern cleared its tracks within 24 hours after the storm subsided, but the Soo, not expecting the storm at this time was caught without a snow plow this side of the Twin Cities. The first through passenger arrived Sun day morning at 9 o'clock. The freight trains were all a nnuled Hay Sold at $15 a Ton, Those who had hay to sell took advantage of the scarcity and asked from ten to fifteen dollars a ton for it. Snndav several tons were sold at $15. There are hun dreds of tons of fine hay on the prairie which will be brot in as soon as the roads are opened better. It appears to the Inde pendent that it would be a good business proposition for some one in the summer to buy up a lot of that cheap hay, stack it in good shape in some vacant lot in town and retail it in the winter. Senator Bob Fox, of Towner, who has many acres of hay land, allowed (500 tons of the finest grass to go to waste this year as he could get no one to cut it. Devine, Stenerson & Co. AVe write fire insurances in seven of strongest and oldest companies doing business in the United States. Phone 104, Scofield block. Notic. Parties having stock running at large will be held responsible for damage done by same at m.y place. P. I. Thingstad. t3p. FOR SALE My home farm of 320 acre." on Sec. 4-155-82, 6 miles N. E. of Mi not. 255 acres under a high state of cultivation, 175 acres fall-plowed and ready to seed in the Spring, 65 acres^ fenced for pasture. The buildings ar^ A comfortable house, granary room 'or 6000 bushels of grain, horse-barn or 16 horses, cow-barn for ten cows, bi g house, chicken-house, and other ci t buildingt. Two good wells with pJ James A. Colvin, tf R. F. D. No, 1, Minot, N. D. HORSES FOR SALE I have on hand the following lorser which I will sell at once: 4 first-class Blocky Brood Mares weigh ing from 1350 lbs, up: ages 7 to 9. 1 Matched Team, (mare and gelding), weight 2400 lbs. 3 yeass old. 1 4-year-old, safe for women todrive oi children to ride, also good at any farm work weight about 1000 lbs. 1 8-year-old gelding, weight about 1275 lbs., and is a first-class lead horse. 1 year-old Percheron Stallion, weight about 1400 lbs., is a first-cassl individual and has a fine disposition. 5 other head cheap horses. All horses guaranteed as rppresented. A. V. Swanson, tf 6 mi. N. E. Minot Message To The Farmers. I have a message to every fanner in the vicinity of Minot which should not be forgotten. When you are marketing your grain, visit this elevator and I fee) certain that you will be satisfied with the treatment you receive. I can guarantee to give you prices equal to any in the state, for I am determined as one grain man, to assist in making Mpnot the best marketing point in the Northwest. We will treat you fAirly in grHing and your money is always ready for you. Remember tho place The F. W. Roach Elevator, near toe O. N. track, Minot, Jl. D. tf .*», W "V '^'''"ji'^ '".MAW .w,pW'v„ & We Reward of 85 fo" return of a redish brown Chesap^ jog,which was either stolen or str- a from my jsidence in Minot, Saturday. Nov. 11 .nis dog can i^ily identified bv scar on his throtw it"-4" an inch .id a half long, and in eveu the dog was stolen, will pay a reward of 8100 for the arrest and conviction of the person who stole the same. tf. George A McGee, Minot, N. D. NEW Shoe Repair Shop. Basement Christopher ^Buildin^ opposite Windsor Hotel. Work Done Promptly. Guaranteed first-class JOHN NELSON. lii City Meat Market Ts the place to buy your.. MEATS. Everything First Class and at Reasonable Rates. Highest price paid for Hides and Poultry— *1. H. TOMPKINS, North 2n 1 Nat. Bt nk. Minot, N. The SI NGER Confectionery Store. Yon are always welcome at this place. Everything new and up-to-date. A fresh line of confectionery including candies, nuts, cigars, tobaccos and soft drinks. Try My Special Celery Tonic, Sweet Cider, and the famous Pokegama Spring Water. BAKERY GOODS. Font doors west of postoffice. O.H. SAMPS IN, Prop. 11- ty of water for 200 head -of stf k. Windmill and four corrals for hai d ling stock. The soil is deep and ri h, ana the land is level and all plot ed land. 185 acres yielded 27 bushelt of whe at per acre this year, 60 acres of Durum whear yielded 34 bushels pi: acre last year, and blue stem went 2 bushels oats yielded 73 bushels pe acre this year. Time will be given oi the purchase price. Call on thi premises or address ifT ut, i' MINOT. N. D. C. f. McKEKVKR, Optician. Graduate of the Northern Illinois College of Ophthalmology and Otology. Optical parlors in the Scofield block. Permanently located. '.V S MINOT N- .D. HURD & MALLORY, Contractors, Builders and Design, •rs, of brick, comant and frame buildings, 'j' vy" MIIMOT, N. D. ONLY THREE bLD fa I yf, 1II' I 111.'' I) Jjgjl ,JP!fWP' OF E A Every farmer who has cows should ship us his cream as it will be a big advantage over making butter. 3c below New York price is our basis, except for sweet cream, 3c more or New York flat* We Now Pay 25 cents for Butterfat MINOT CREAMERY CO, K3T PRESCRIPTIONS. Hou/l^i/'c Drug Store Is especially navrlwy equipped to fill A LARGE NUMBER OF PRESCRIPTIONS esr uw Thejcompounding is in a department by itselt where there is nothing to interfere with, or in terrupt the prescriptionist. Our method is to Fill the Prescription First, and put the price on afterward, basing the charge on the cost of the ingredients. THERE IS NO INDUCEMENT FOR S S I I O N as we do not cut prices on prescriptions, and do not attempt to COMPETE WITH CUT TERS IN THIS BIlAiNCH OF OUR BUSINESS. WE WILL TRY TO PLEASE YOU. W. B. HAWLEY, E?' eiDruRKlst, Phone 97. Miiiot, IV. D. WE MANUFACTURE TO ORDER Light Delivery 'Bob Sleds, Heavy Farm Bobs, Coal Tanks. We use only the best of material and we know we can save you some money. Don't place your order before you have called and secured prices. CAN truthfully make the assertion that in my entire line of furniture there are only three pieces that were bought prior to last March. That is the secret of having a first-class stock of furniture. I am careful in my buying, ordering only that which people will want to buy. I sell cheaper than any furniture house in the west, quality considered, and can prove this assertion if you Will but come here and let me give you prices. I hare a few pieces of fine furniture that were scratched and marred a little in moting Will sell dirt cheap. Remember that I am in my new location on South Main Street. Com in and eiamine the stock and new building even if you don't care to buy anything. McJANNET, Mlnot* North Dakota. mvm I l- v'lilflij A full line of the old-fashioned Steel-plugged Horse Shoes which will outlast all other kinds. -Remember, we do Scientific Horse-shoeing and will correct all faults in your horse. F. M. HAYNES, Prop., City Shoeing Shop, MINOT, a- NORTH DAKOTA 'V 'V Jj