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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1918

Page

9

Men Sought to Dig Rock for Red Cross Tractor Demo

Minot civic groups urge all able bodied men to work Monday afternoon digging rock from a 320 acre Frank Linda donated farm south of the city. The event funds a Red Cross tractor demonstration with a half holiday declared, lunch provided, and volunteers organized by committees.

Red Cross Association of Commerce Minot Frank Linda Main Street James Scofield Young Surrey Abe

W. K. Jones Heads Town Criers Club Officers

Minot Town Criers Club elected W. F. Jones president J. K. Woodward vice president W. B. Holbein secretary Kent Morgan treasurer New governors Ira Wight Ben Lesk R H Bosard GA Hassel and C Lee Officers serve as ex officio governors TR H Bosard chairs county war bonds committee outlines nationwide campaign to boost War Savings Stamp pledges June 28 to exceed two billion and a monthly dinner to discuss club business without weekday meetings.

W. K. Jones Town Criers Minot Town Criers Club W. F. Jones J. K. Woodward W. B. Holbein Kent Morgan Ira Wight Ben Lesk H. Bosard Hassel C. Lee Board of Governors TR. H. Bosard Governard County United States

Four Torning township schools stage home talent play June 1

The four schools of Torning township present A Case of Suspension at Zion Lutheran church in Torning township Saturday evening at 8 20. Admission is free but a Red Cross collection will be taken. Ten young people perform under the township teachers guidance. A Red Cross speaker from Minot will follow the play.

Porning Torning Township Zion Lutheran Church Red Cross Minot

Two Hundred Attend Masonic District Meeting

The Masonic joint district meeting of the 12th and 18th districts in this city drew about 200 Masons for one of the northwest’s most successful gatherings. Geo Phelps and A D Hagenstein led the event with degree work, a 6 o’clock dinner at the Methodist church, and addresses by Judge Burr W L Stockwell Grand Secretary and F C Upton. Sandy Cranston of Westhope performed in kilts and sang Scotch songs. The visiting Masons came from Stanley Berthold Plaza Glenburn Velva Towner Lansford Mohall Sherwood Bowbells Kenmare Crosby Ambroze and other district towns. Grand Master W J Reynolds of Westhope and Grand Lecturer H H Bergh of Towner attended.

Masonic Masonic Joint Northwest Geo. Phelps A. D. Hagenstein Judge Burr W. L. Stockwell F. C. Upton Sandy” Cranston Westhope Harry Lauder North Dakota Fred Cole W. E. Stenerson Rev. Dunnett

Thirty-Three Enlisted Men Leave City in Farewell

Thirty-three volunteers, many in early twenties, enlisted in the army and navy, departed the city Friday afternoon after a fitting farewell.

Army Navy

St Josephs Hospital to Open and Dedicate in Minot

The formal opening of the new St Josephs hospital in Minot is set for June 12 at 8 pm with a public invitation and an entertainment guided by Mrs F J Murphy. The following day June 13 a Solemn High Mass at 10 am will bless the hospital with Rt Rev Bishop Wehrle officiating and several priests attending. The facility includes 28 private rooms two wards and space for ninety patients. A training school for nursing offers opportunities for young women and space for applicants. Also noted Simcoe Sons of Norway lodge members visited Minot with speeches and performances by the Olson Concert Co. and Hagbardt Olson, the lodge secretary.

St. Joseph's Hospital F. J. Murphy Wehrle Minot Simcoe Sons of Norway Sons of Norway Simcoe N. D Minot Sons of Norway Olson Concert Co Hagbardt Olson

Former Minot Man Patents Sammy Boy Doll

Kr. White, once a Minot ice cream maker now running a Medford fruit ranch, patents a Sammy Boy doll in khaki and helmet with a spring salute arm. He plans large scale manufacture and a price around seven dollars.

Minot Dolley E. J. White Medford Ore Kr. White

Golden Rule Managers to Attend Wahpeton Convention

Mr and Mrs A. Clapp of the Golden Rule store left Sunday for Wahpeton to attend a convention of Golden Rule managers from North Dakota held there this week. They expect to motor to the Twin Cities before returning.

Golden Rule Wahpeton A. Clapp North Dakota Twin Cities

Pay Your Income Tax Before June 16 in Aberdeen

If you have not yet paid your income tax, see that the money is in the hands of the internal revenue collector at Aberdeen South Dakota before June 16 and save penalty.

Internal Revenue Aberdeen S. D

Hartl Postpones Minneapolis Visit

Hartl has postponed his trip to Minneapolis for Saturday and will remain at his office until the new date in July is set.

Hartl Minneapolis

Ralph J Piper Dies After Short Illness

Ralph J. Piper, president and general manager of Piper Howe Lumber Co., died at his father-in-law’s home in Lake Crystal Minnesota after a brief illness. He built a large western lumber network, led 56 yards, and had strong community roles in Minot. He is survived by his wife Edna Williams and two sons Lawrence and Dean, plus parents and brother. Interment预计 Lake Crystal. Funeral arrangements by Knights Templar.

Ralph J. Piper Pipereltone Lumber Co John Williams Lake Crystal Minn Lee Piper Archie D. McCannel Soo P. W. Erickson Mino Knights Templar Mr. Piper Minot Ralph Crystal Mankato Duluth Minneapolis University of Minnesota Soo Railway Co Killarney Man Aj Lumber Bottineau N. D Pipe-Howe Lumber Co Stoltz Lumber Co Piper West Piper- Howe Lumber Co G. F. Piper Minot Association of Commerce Rotary Club Minot Builders and Traders’ Exchange Minot Skating and Curling Association Ward Couny Red Cros Presbyterian Church of Minot Star In the West Lodge A. F A. M Tyrian R. A. M. de Molay

Steen Club Forming in Sawyer Township

A John Steen club is being formed in Sawyer township with about forty signers secured Saturday. The group aims for a membership of about one hundred in the township.

Steen Sawyer Township John Steen

High School Lad Crops 400 Acres

Bob Palda, a Minot high school boy, finished planting 400 acres on Montana land leased by Judge Palda. He performed the heavy work with a gas tractor and his driving skill aided him in farming operations. Dr Andy Carr, son of local residents, has arrived safely in France after enlisting at Fort McGaw.

Bob” Palda Minot Montana Palda Bob Carr France Andy Carr A. Carr Fort McGaw

Farewell for Lieut Hill in Minot Rotary event

Lieut Hill of Estevan Lasky, who spent a month in Ward County giving Red Cross addresses, received a fitting farewell at a Minot Rotary Club luncheon at the Leland Hotel. Dr Archle D. McDaniel presided as Red Cross chair, praising Hill’s service and hoping he returns to live in Minot.

Hill Estevan Waril Red Chias Jiedi Ion Hiv W. Berckson Ering Quagle Tn Thy Vei

Mohall Band Day Speakers Include Governor and Upton

Mohall hosts Band Day on Saturday June 8 with speakers Governor Fragier and F C Upton. Upton will speak in the evening after the governor at two o clock. Bands from Luraine Glenburn and Mohall perform. townspeople join in civic fund raising and wartime activities.

Mohall Upton Progler Fragier Luraine Glenburn

Minat Grotto Organizes Meeting and Chooses eight Candidates

Hla Wil group held a meeting and initiated eight candidates. The new organization now has a membership rate and plans to chair activities without delays.

Hla Wil Minat Grotto Chaetoe

Weinrebe Opens Modern Furniture Store In Minot

The H Weinrebe furniture store opened attracting about 2 800 visitors with 1 700 registering. A six room bungalow model showcased at 1 500 drew praise and many out-of-town guests viewed the stock. Memorial Day events followed with a parade to Rosehill Cemetery and services at the Grand theater led by Rev C L Clifford and Rev P W Erickson.

He H. Wein J. Winnrete Minot Inirta Weinrebe A. C. Hill Serpt. Ross Prof Kraemer Cers Laddebauche McKey Musicians' Union G. A. R. Veterans W.R. C Boy Scouts Minot Town Rosehill Cemetery C. L. Clifford M. E. Church Grand Theater P. W. Erickson First Presbyterian Church Stars and Stripes D. D. Riley Raymond Renwald Lincoln RB. H. Lesk Naval School Glee Club Amy Simpson

Remarkable Chest Tumor Operation at St Luke's

Surgeons at St Luke's hospital removed a tumor from Miss Ida Schmalb a 17 year old girl brought from Orion The procedure required removing part of the sternum and a rib section to extract a tumor as large as a hen's egg The opening exposed the heart and major arteries The operation was a complete success and the patient now breathes freely and shows no mood effects from heart pressure.

St. Luke’s St. Luke's Hospital Ida Schmalb Orion

Burke Keeps Minot Ties Opens Montana Branch

Atty John E. Burke denies leaving Minot and says he will spend only part of his time in a new Montana town where he has opened a branch law and abstracting office. Atty Stillman of Carrington has joined Burke in practice here.

Atty. Burke Minot

Minot Inventor Unveils Tone Softener for Phonographs

Ernest Dalheim, noted Minot electrician and member of the Minot Electric Co., has invented a tone softener for phonographs. The device applies pressure to the agitating bar to soften tone without altering needles. Dalheim, prolific inventor, hopes this latest creation will bring him substantial success.

Ernest Dalheim Minot

Minot Wins Labor Convention Hosting Move

Minot delegates 82 attending the state Federation of Labor convention in Fargo secured a 1908 date to hold the gathering in Minot on the first Sunday to Tuesday in June. The group previewed favorable labor legislation and heard speakers including Walter Thomas Mills and John T. Smith of Kansas City Md from the U S Department of Labor.

Minot State Federation of Labor Fargo Tabor Walter Thomas Mills John T. Smith Kansas City U. S. Department of Latur U. S Smith Hiendinje le O. Gideviere Tee Co Hrundage Harry Cirihling Maclinisie Uniony Jones Harry Medall K. Compton Heilertaheritte Ming Werke Eterny Yallunge S McDoruild Geum Baek Pasilunte Coural Meyer Trenmuper Mibolian Bianarcky Brew View Het Witts Burlington Lee Brundage Peter Morgan Grand Parke M. Johnsen

Anquil Senior Class Play Opens Next Monday

The Anquil senior class presents its annual class play Hurry a three act comedy at Growl Theatre next Monday evening. The cast includes Ack Crandall Raymond Baller Mr Hooker Joseph Bin Stephen Loober Grant Thompson Tri Stone Sheldon Holtz Alagius Bartholomew Leonard Bluladell Floy Hooker Glidys Rowan Margaret Kelly Ruth Jones and others.

Growl Ack Crandall Raymond Baller Mr. Hooker Joseph ‘bin Stephen

County Home School Picnic Notice

The County Home school led by Miss Opal Trapp invites all to a picnic on Wednesday afternoon June 12 in the valley grove near the Mahoney farm. A voluntary Red Cross donation will be taken. attendees are urged to bring their own lunch.

Thy Couunty Miss Opal Trapp Valley Grove Mahoney Farm Red Cross

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