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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1917

Page

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New Plan to Secure Settlers Discussed at Folsom Home

A meeting described as securing settlers was held at John Folsom's home with a fine dinner. Four auto loads carried participants including John Louisson and family, J Barsnese and wife, Tullus Barsness and Antrew Egebers, Christ Ronie, drivers, E E Mayhew and Dakota Mayhew.

John Folsom John Louisson J. Barsnese Tullus Barsness Egebers Christ Ronie E. E. Mayhew Dakota Mayhew

Masons Plan War Time Expansion Across North Dakota

Plans to strengthen Masonry in North Dakota address the national crisis. Grand Lodge A F and A M meets in Grand Forks with Acacia No 4 on June 19 to discuss incorporation and the 200th anniversary of the English lodge. Grand Chapter A A M, raises 3,000 members, met June 22 in Jamestown with K E Sir Herbert G Proctor named honored commander. A Minot meeting seeks to recruit settlers using bankers real estate and press groups to revive immigration, led by C C Connolly of Devils Lake. state organization to spread north and south with meetings in Minot Bismarck on June 20 21. Deaths include Christine Rose Anderson in Williston and Long obituary notes.

North Dakota Grand Lodge A. F A. M Acacia Lodge Grand Forks Pacades Aaod Lodge England O. E Mae Palda Walter H. Murfin Berthold Portal Ambrose New England Dunseith Plaza Minot C. C. Connolly Devils Lake Bismarck Germany M. Thomason Williston Christine Rose Holaine League John Anderson Triple Ha Lake Anderson Farm Poynton Ipolitek Saba Anh English Anderson

Clifford Ash Weds Mapleton Girl

Miss Ruth Muriel Fletcher of Map veto North Dakota married Clifford Pen Ash on Monday June 1 at the home of the bride’s relatives. The ceremony followed by a dinner and plans include a move to the Twin Cities before returning to reside in the city. Ash is a businessman with the Minor Underwriters Co. of this city. Fletcher is the daughter of Howard Fletcher of Guano county.

Ruth Muriel Fletcher Mapveto N. D Clifford Pen Ash W. Erickson Presbyterian F. E Hovenka Avenue Glenn Corine Ash Hazel June Laved Mendelssohn Twin Cities F. E. Ash Minor Underwriters’ Co Lisbon Ransom County Uride Howard Fletcher Gua County Fletcher Manny

Farmers to inspect Central school for potential new facility

A group of farmers and their wives from McKinley and Maryland townships motored to the Central school in Bottineau county near Newburg on Sunday. They studied the school’s conditions with plans to locate a similar two room facility with two years of high school work in their townships.

Newburg McKinley Maryland Central School Bottineau County

Farmer’s Daylight Work Schedule Noted

A historical note observes a farmer’s eight hour forenoon and eight hour afternoon work pattern around this time of year.

Liberty Bond Sales Soar in Wonder City Minot Totals

Liberty Bonds totaling 47 200 were disposed of in Minot last Thursday by local committees and residents. The article lists committee chairs and their subscriptions, with a final total of 47 700, and then shifts to farming advice on hustling the corn crop through shallow cultivation and its effect on roots.

Minot Association of Commerce T. Conlan J. GB. Belanger Guo. Walker Marvin Sollen Chas. d, Kane Bra D. Wight F. P. Taylor Karl Stoudt J. F. McGuire LU. Piper W. Meliah I. B. Malick P. J. Solt W. H. Bangs Geo.veishus F. B. Lambert Ivay N. Fuller W. F. Hicks Walter Bond Fred Ernst Flaten H. G. Lander H. J. Winters Geo. State Jas Flatland N. D. Agr. College

Tragedy Near Rolla Ends in Double Fatalities

Jo seph Davis killed his wife with an iron bar then shot himself after a dispute near Rolla North Dakota. The couple planned to travel to Devils Lake facing federal liquor charges. Mrs Davis died five hours after the attack. authorities suspect jealousy as a motive.

Rolla N. D Joseph Davis Kolla Davis Frank Davis Davie Ayous Haribone Mene Rachael Gardner Wat Belcourt

Shipment of Baby Unicks by Moon Brothers

Bob Evans received 200 one day old White Leghorn chicks from Clitherall last evening. All but 30 survived, a fair record. The livestock was taken to the Torning farm where setting hens were used to mother the chicks. Shipping young chicks has become a growing business and they need no feeding for 48 hours after hatching.

Bob Evans Clitherall Moon Brothers eXpress Torning

War Pictures at Orpheum Show Packed Each Night

Official government war reels exhibited weekly at the Orpheum Theatre attract large crowds. Two reels released each week with royalties aiding the Red Cross. Fourteen reels in all, with the next showing Monday evening as the third release.

Orpheum Orpheum Theatre Red Cross Society Advan

League Campaign Report Sparks Frontline Imagery

The Grand Forks Herald notes a nonpartisan league meeting with editor Tom Parker Junkin in attendance. Junkin claims the league remains strong in the northwest and other regions while weakening in the northeast, and forecasts an active opposing campaign soon.

Tom Parker Junkin Grand Parks Junkin

Farmers Picnic at Pinson Farm Draws Big Crowd

A large Get Acquainted picnic is planned at the Pinson farm on the Elmwood Valley road in Luexiay under Lakous warmer auspices. Speakers include A.B. Gham puren Tay Wawhow PARE and Den B. Lawsne with themes on youth, joy, and work. Livestock demonstrations are advertised and a sizable turnout is expected.

Pinson A.B. Ghampuren Tay Wawhow den B. Lawsne Usdsuant Hay Bie Culver Sheppero Bie Agricultural College

Minot Couple Alice Falvey and Palmer Larson Wed

Miss Alice J. Falvey and Palmer J. Larson united in marriage at St. Leo's Catholic Church with Rev. Jos. Hait presiding. The bride wore white crepe meteor with silver lace and a silver rice cap, and bouquets of Upiulia roses. The groom supervises the electrical department at Northern States Power Co. They plan a honeymoon in Harlem Mont and time with the bride’s mother in Minot upon returning.

Alice J. Falvey Palmer J. Larson Minot St. Leo's Catholic Churen Jos Brine Victor C. Wellinge R Brank Fulvey Uebelue Way Groomsuian Migs Ivennie Ininneapulis Briuusmus Hater Arsenacht Killarney Sd. Falvey Jannie Fox Minneapolis John Mellinger Pearl Mellinger Geo. Mellinger New Paris Orige A Ice Moore Lambert Mont Harlem Leland Department Store Northern States Power Co Telephone Company

Worry Over War Drives Swiss Farmer Insane

Gottloib Huhnn a 37 year old Swiss farmer from Gass Man township was driven to insanity by wartime anxieties. Rich owner of 200 acres he wrote his family hoping for no war yet fearing American involvement. He wandered into a well Thursday morning and was rescued by neighbors.

Gottloib Huhnn Broten Gass- Man Switzerland America Peter Quam Mr. Bisher

Association of Commerce elects six new directors

The Association of Commerce held its main director election Tuesday evening. New directors are Geo. Von Neida W E Tooley R J Piper Hilo Nikola F Mulroy. Retiring directors include Orrin M Fierce RK E Barron A M Thompson J B Larabere Halvor L Halvorson and I D Wight.

Association of Commerce Association Rooms Eyar Geo. von Neida W. E. Tooley R. J. Piper Hilo Nik al. F. Mulroy Orrin M. Fierce RK. E. Barron A. M. Thompso J. B Germany Orpganization Mihot Weswer Mesars Porter A. Long J.C. Smailwood William "Dumnell B.S. Parson

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