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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1918

Page

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Windsor Hotel Honores Walter Edgar Before Army Call

Windsor hotel proprietor John Hoellinger hosts a dinner for Walter Edgar and 27 guests before army enlistment at Camp Dodge. Speeches praise US war aims, democracy, and Prussian militarism as Edgar receives a draft gift and farewell. Guests include Inga Kittelson and other locals as the town salutes its departing soldiers.

Minot Walter Edgar John Hoellinger Windsor Hotel Napoleon LaCleur Mr. Edger John Mabin J. L. Pleasant Camp Dodge Mr.Hoellinger Hoellinger France Italy Germany Austria-Hungary Turkey Bulgaria United States Lusitania Mexico Texas Arizona Leichepret Cantigny Veuilly Jaubrine Neuilly Wood Belleu Wood Resches Chateau Thierry Marne Lorraine Alsace-Lorraing Verdun Flanders Walter G. Edgar Edgar Petain Veralun Alsace-Lorraine Strasburg Fdgar Ward County Mr. Hoellinger Bannet Inga Kittelson Douglas L. Rubbelke Des Laca Joe Boucher Sam Barlow Alfred Hearion Cologne Minn M. E. Begley al Watkins Chas, Fister Lew Haskins Deering Sena’ Hunson Peering Chas. Whitesell John Sebert Henry Worobee Andrew Fystro John Thies W. M. Clark Aug. Shultz Gilbert, Ogland

Fats Wipe Diamond With the Lens In Outdoor Red Cross Game

Fats defeated the Leans in an outdoor baseball game at Riverside Park to raise funds for the Red Cross. Umpire Gay Wooledge faced an angry mob over calls, and a cast of old time stars faced heavy hitters led by Judge Leighton and Frank Lambert. The Minot Musicians Band and McGuire's Drum Corps performed as Red Cross uniforms and bandwagon rides added color. The event raised about $69 for the Red Cross.

Fats Red Cross Gay Wooledge Doc Spillane Gale Robinson Tudor Owen Bill Jones Judge Leighton Frank Lambert John Lowe Earl Wallace Ira Stoddard Axel Roise B. C. Malm Bill Shaw Minot Musicians McGuire Gladiators Riverside Park Johnny Jones

Summer Sessions At Model School Of The Normal

The Model School of the Normal announces 150 students with Mrs Davie joining as extra teacher. Instructors include Miss Elsie Cook recently back from Chicago University year of special work, Miss McCullough, Miss McDonald and Miss Rud. The summer school proper at the Normal reports 100 attendees due to state certification requirements.

Model School of the Minor Normal CB. Davie Elsie Cook Chicago University McCullough McDonald Rud the Normal Macdonald State Department

Linen shower honors Miss Ethel Detrick at Minot Normal

A linen shower was held for Miss Ethel Detrick matron of Minot Normal School on Friday evening. Miss Hover organized the event. Miss Detrick plans to marry H. W. Corzine this summer, who is serving in war work at the University of Minnesota.

Miss Detrick Ethel Detrick Minot Normal School Miss Hover H. W. Corzine Normal Fculty University of Tlinota

Frazier Wins Nomination in North Dakota Primary Victory

Early returns show Lynn J. Frazier leading John Steen with a margin near ten thousand votes for governor. Nonpartisan state ticket appears favored with strong showings in McIntosh Logan McHenry and Ward counties.

Lynn J. Frazier North Dakota John Steen Steen Frazier McIntosh Wight League Logan County McHenry Welly Fraaler Vare Grant Forks Minot Devils Lake Bismarck Ramsey County Frasier Jein Krasier Sieked Foley Bluen Fragile Getifne Nbetun Congress Ward County Sinclair

Nonpartisan rally and picnic drew large Minot crowd

A 2000 strong nonpartisan rally at Riverside Park featured Governor Frazier State Supt. N C MacDonald and Attorney General Langer addressing political issues. Dorr Carroll chaired the event where the Velva band played as a parade formed. Some disorder arose over protest barriers but festival attendees maintained calm.

Riverside Park Frazier League Langer Cor- Voll Laurie Cornel Mefense Witter Taft Hits of North Gaketwanit Ala North Dakota Minot Wrazive Heo Minot Ao Langeshangee Baker Washington Wall

Kennard Couple Laments Loss of Baby Daughter

Mr and Mrs R W Kennard welcomed a baby girl last Thursday but she lived less than a day. The infant was laid to rest in Rosehill cemetery after a brief service. The Kennards receive heartfelt sympathy from many friends. Mrs Kennard, staying at the Elks room in the new St Josephs forts, is reported to be recovering.

Sundby Weis Mins Lea Baillargeon Wed In Minot

John Sundby of Minot Hide and Tanning Co marries Lea Baillargeon in a Catholic ceremony performed by Rev. Jos. Haith. Attendants were Mather Arsenault and Migs Brennan. They plan a motor honeymoon to eastern North Dakota and Minnesota lakes before settling in Minot.

John Sundby Weis Mins Lea Aillargear Minot Hide & Tanhing Co Lea Baillargeon Jos. Haith Mather Arsenault Migs Brennan Grafton Fair Napoleon la Jd Sundby

Freedom Schools to Stage Maidens all Forlorn at Nordquist Barn

Freedom town ship four schools present a program and play Maidens all Forlorn at the Nordquist barn on a Saturday evening June 29. Lunch follows and a Red Cross collection will be taken with proceeds to the Red Cross. Dr. A D McCannel will deliver the Red Cross address. Teachers in charge are Misses Lillian Nordquist Agnes Nordquist and Rose Mahoney. A large crowd is expected.

Freedom Township Nordquist Barn Red Cross A. D. McCannel Lillian Agnes Nordquist Rose Mahoney

Burt Township Plans Fourth of July Celebration

Citizens of Hurt township will stage an old fashioned Fourth of July in the grove on the Jahir Wickey farm six miles west and three miles south of Minot. Ball games and sports events are on the program with dancing in the evening. Proceeds go to the Red Cross.

Senator Englund Violence at Kalna Park Meeting

Senator J Englund attacked Steph en Jorgenson during a park meeting after Jorgenson disrupted the gathering by muffling a car. Englund fought Jorgenson, injuring him, and Jorgenson faces county court trial while Englund paid a small fine.

Welee Onmare J. Englund Stephen Jorganson Ote Bunky Kenmare’ Park Horganson Park Board Dorgonaan Prppadel Wasglund Joreondon Jong Englund Nelund Jorgenson Englund Lit Jorgenman

Minot Auto Crash Injures Bragg and Two Others

Bragg, a noted auditor for the Viperstrawe firm, suffered head and limb injuries when his car overturned after slipping on a hill near Brown Coalee. Van Netter of Piper-Howe Lumber Co assisted as Bragg and two companions were rescued, transported to town, and reported improving. The same article notes Miss Corwin May Ash’s marriage to Louis Ivaneid Hots in Marshalltown.

Bragis Viperstrawe Amie Ci Dawnie Hill Brown Coalee Hragg Nemis Les Studebaker Reearse van Netter Piper-Howe Lumber Co Underwood Bragg Whiel Gragg Wislee Corwin May Ash Mee Minot Fargo Lisbon Minottu

Minot High School Holds Largely Attended Class Exercise

The Minot high school graduation exercises Friday evening featured the largest male attendance since the school’s founding. Supt. Bruce Francis presided as 19 young men and numerous young ladies received diplomas. remarks by speaker The Hunded Burks stressed education and democracy and the role of educated masses in self government.

Te Minot High School Glee Club Louise Nelson Musial Nvm Burks Uns Led Paldig Yrveudvirt City School Board

Lutheran Special Meetings In Duluth This Week

Lutheran leaders Rev. Peter Nelson from Duluth assists Rev. J. R. Michaelson at the Zion church with nightly meetings this week. Sunday afternoon services will be held in a McKinley township church as part of the series. Olaf Lokenaard renominated in the district commissioner race with 34 votes, TH. Alarth 169, W. R. Poster 83. John Hennessy nominated Democrat for Fourth, Spicer from Des Lacs Republican. J. M. Roche Democratic Third District nominee against Aug. Krantz Republican from Denmark township.

Peter Nelson Duluth Daluth J. R. Michaelson Zion Lutheran Church McKinley Township Olaf Lokensgord Olaf Lokenaard Irtth W. R. Poster John Hennessy Spicer Des Lacs J. M. Roche Aug. Krantz Denmark Township

War Savings Stamp Campaign Highlights Women’s Efforts

A wartime notice details a broad War Savings Stamp drive led by committees and women volunteers. It notes pledges and community actions aimed at reaching substantial sale goals, with women’s groups prominently featured and urging public support and participation.

Wedding of Gerald Mige Van Guiger in this city

Reverend W Erickson officiated at the marriage of Gerald Mige Van Gui and Miss Van Gui in this city. The ceremony took place at the bride’s mother home with Rev Drury L Fisher of Lincoln College conducting. Guests included Capt and Mrs E S Person of this city, now stationed at Fort Riley, as the couple begin their honeymoon at the Erickson summer home in Park Rapids Minnesota.

W. Erickson Jides van Guiger PW. Eriemsany Churen Garold Mige van Guidet Dhe Idle Ban Drury ‘L. Fisher Lincolin College Amon Capt Mra E. S Fort Riley Enckson Park Rapids Minn Felicitatiouu

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