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The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1918

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Ward County Receives Military Inductions And Calls

Ward County Auditor Kennard announced a War Department program calling for 12 men to attend a School of Mines preparatory to army entry. Applicants need at least grammar school education and some mechanical ability. Volunteers accepted until August 26. Another call seeks limited service clerical workers, plus 3 general service volunteers. On August 28 the county will send 48 service men to Camp Lewis Washington and 10 limited service men to Camp Dodge next week.

Lothea Ward County Kennard War Department School of Mines Army Camp Lewis Washington Amp Dodge Weis

Wilton Businessman Hete Faces Management Change

Wilton businessman Hete P Michletz, manager of the J G Paancy store at Williston, was the guest of manager Clay at the local pawn shop Monday.

Wilton Hete P. Michletz J. G Paancy Williston Clay Michlet

Viaduct Work Starts as North Side Access Planned

Work on the old viaduct begins to allow erection of a new steel structure near the Great Northern station and North Side residences. Traffic is redirected to First Ave 8 W. and space is cleared for rapid progress toward completion by October 30.

Great Northern First Ave Buller Motor Co Minot Auto Cata Iran Edaniletion Ovtehur

New York Hardware & Furniture Co Buys Lidstrom Stock

New York Hardware & Furniture Co purchases the entire Lidstrom Furniture Co stock in Jenin week long deal valued around $30,000. The store expands on North Main Street with a dedicated furniture display floor as part of one of the northwest region’s finest inventories. Local draft notices and military service calls also appear amid scattered notes on area firms and personnel.

New York Hardware & Purniture Co Tidstrom Furniture Jenin New York Hardware and Furniture Co Lidstrom, Furniture Co New York Hardware and Furniture Coy Main Street Ecirca Lid

Emerson Parvy Li Assisting C4rchs Near Irkutsk

Telegram from Colonel Emerson reports a party including Harhiy Moneta Priluy Adee and Colonel George AH of St Paul aiding camps near Irkutsk. The party has not sent tidings for over a month and is said to be repairing bridges destroyed by Bolshevik forces with Checho-Slovak troops.

Harhiy Moneta Priluy Adee Ii George AH Fine St. Paul Irkutsk Emerson

State Bank Examiner Visited City On Sunday

State Bank Examiner J. R. Waters, a former city resident, spent Sunday in the town with his assistant examiner Mr. Davis before departing Monday morning for Bismarck. They had previously been to Knox while Waters was a resident of the Security Mortgage Loan Co. of the city.

State Bank J. R. Waters Bismarck Mr. Davis Knox Mr. Waters Security Mortgage Loan Co

Kartin Family Wiped Out by War Losses

Grafton North Dakota reports the death in France of Samuel Kartin of Gardar in Company G First North Dakota Infantry. The Kartenson family is wiped out as Samuel joins brothers Barnard who died of pneumonia at Camp Dodge and parents who died years ago.

Grafton N. D France Samuel Kartinson Gardar Co. G. First N. D. Infantry Kartenson Barnard Camp Dodge

Miss Emma Thorstad to give piano recital at Sons of Norway hall

Miss Emma Thorstad, recently named organist at First Lutheran church, will present a free piano recital Friday evening at the Sons of Norway hall in Minot. She will be assisted by Miss Martha Reishus in her introduction to local musicians and remains connected to Bad Wng seminary faculty. The program offers a cordial invitation to all.

Emma Thorstad First Lutheran Church Sons of Norway Hall Thorstad Martha Reishus Misa Thoratad Minot Young Indies’ Seminary Bad Wing

Illness halts Great Northern's Bruce at St Luke's

George Bruce, longtime general master mechanic for the Great Northern railway in the eastern district, is seriously ill at St. Luke's Hospital. His wife Mrs. Bruce sits by his bedside as reports describe his sudden illness after a September tour of inspection.

Bruce St. Luke's Hospital George Bruce Great Northern Railway Brey G. N Elena Birone Dilts Mina Dirtier

Enlargement of IC Penne balcony and offices

Workmen enlarge the balcony at IC Penne to serve the growing patronage and relocate office quarters. RED CROSS NOTICE: yarn taken from Red Cross headquarters must be returned or completed within four weeks due to yarn shortage hindering work.

Het Levy J. Pramoy RED Cross Federal

Minot Motor Sales Receives Tractors Amid Slow Season

The Minot Motor Sales Co. reports a shipment of Happy Warmer and All Work tractors. Normally the consignment would keep the sales force busy for the season, but current conditions show many machines already spoken for and more orders expected as dealers seek delivery to prevent work stoppages.

Minot Motor Sales Co Wavon Therm Gunn Yitgie Wteck Ares

Minot Architect Designs Liberty Grain Bin

Minot architect R. T. Frost unveils the Liberty Grain Bin, a wooden portable storage receptacle praised for rapid assembly in about 30 minutes. It accommodates 500 to 800 bushels, addressing grain storage amid government rules and wire shortages.

Minot R. T. Frost Liberty Delght

Minot Man Honored for Saving U S Submarine

Frank R. Willis of Minot, N C, chief gunner's mate, was commended by Secretary Daniels for resourcefulness in July 8 incident that prevented a submarine from sinking after water burst through a torpedo tube door opened to free a jammed torpedo.

Minot U. S Washington Frank R. Willis N. C Daniels United States

Quistly and Bloom Tie Knot in St Paul Episcopal Ceremony

Quistly married at St Paul Episcopal Church with Bloom and Seth Nrundage in attendance. The couple, reported as newlyweds, plan to reside in the city after September 11, they intend to settle near Stewart Block.

St Paul Mack and Bloom Seth Nrundage Episcopal Church St. Paul Frank Register Mim Georgia Palsmet Ars

Civil Service Posts Offer Noncompetitive Way In

The notice invites applicants with general knowledge of promotion and manufacturing problems to positions in radio telegraph or related equipment. No written exam. selection by noncompetitive basis with best qualified chosen if applicant pool is large. Applications via United States Civil Service Commission or regional exam secretaries.

Peddelion Groette Foe Connie Arnley Uegold Peel Ag Fhoek Civil Service United States Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C Board of Civil Service Examiners Boston New York Philadelphia Atlanta Cincinnati Chicago St. Paul St. Louis New Orleans Seattle San Francisco

Patriotic Miners to Serve on Production Committees

The U S Fuel Administration names Production Managers in each coal district to organize a six member Production Committee. Three miners and three company representatives will promote patriotism and higher production, hold local meetings, and enforce full six day weeks to boost tonnage for war efforts.

United States Fuel Administration Éhan U. S. Fuel Administ United States

Women Section Hands in the East Inpection Tour

Dr. Henrik Shipateld of Glenwood Minnesota spent several days in the city this week arriving for an inspection of his farm properties near Donnybrook. He reports seeing several section gangs composed largely of women along the Pennsylvania Railway. They waved picks and shovels as trains passed and appeared to enjoy the novelty of their occupation.

Henrik Shipateld Glenwood Minn Donnybrook Waskin D. C Iennsylvania

Non-Delivery of Soldiers Mail Law to Address Insufficiency

Postmasters are urged to notify soldiers families that mail must be addressed to a company or regiment or distinctive unit to avoid non delivery. The First Assistant Postmaster General notes insufficiency of address as the chief cause of mail not reaching military camps and asks patrons to provide complete addresses and return information.

Westmaster Anderson Office of First Asst Postmster General Washington, D. C United States

Alexander Man Killed by Train Crushed on Troop Train

Sergeant Clyde A. Neer son of Mr Mrs Harry Neer of this city was crushed to death on the wheels of a troop train en route from New York to Arkansas. He attempted to jump onto the moving train. Neer was in the first draft last fall.

Minot Miguel Corps Frasce Dtarry Falconer Donay Hal Samphem Atrgmn Cox Te Best Thia School En Gtrom Marager Krrown Navini Becaare Klvan Delor Fo Megane Cr Algury Aa Codivan 163 Gaoite Mada Rignal Battalion Rance Coy Wisin Alexander N. D Clyde A. Neer Harry Neer New York Came Ark Sergeant Neer

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