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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1917

Page

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Des Lacs Patriots Escort Enlistees to Minot

Des Lacs residents and countrysidefolk escort eleven young men enlisting in the navy and army to Minot for departure to Minneapolis. President Shaw attends as cheering crowds in decorated cars parade to the federal building where speakers address them.

Des Lacs Minot Exwy Navy Army Minneapolis Federal Building Des Luca Shaw Palda L. D. McGahan Chiude Curtis L. Zimmerman John I. Boucher Carl G. Gordon Ezra D. Varnes Albert J. Larson Oscar Envig Peter Peterson Eo Kittelgen Gahlin Straley Ed Burke

Potatoes May Fall to Ten Cents a Bushel Under Bumper Harvest

St Paul reports Tierney & Co predicts potato prices may crash from one dollar to ten cents per bushel as farmers sow ample crops. Overproduction and wartime demand declines plus large European crops cited as reasons. legacy of wartime losses noted.

St. Paul John A. Tierney Tierney & Co Europe Ted

Whoso Findeth a Wife at Arcade Theatre

A feature at the Arcade Theatre stars Jean Sothern with Leo Delaney and William O Neill in a adaptation of J Wesley Putnam novel responding to Hall Caine. The cast includes Ina Brooks George Henry Trader Kirk Brown and others in supporting roles. A second item reports Claudius A Latone of Devils Lake N D killed at sea after enlisting as the first U S Navy volunteer from Grand Forks.

UREAT Jean Sothern Jean Southern Arcade Theatre J. Wesley Putnam Hall Caine Miss Southern America Leo Delaney Miss Sothern Mr. Delaney William O'Neill Ina Brooks George Henry Trader Kirk Brown Grand Parks Ares

Recommendations of Northwestern Farmers Delegation Passed

Washington June 23 The House approved sections of the food central bill reflecting recommendations from the northwestern farmers delegation. The action marks a formal incorporation of farmer input into federal food policy.

N. D Washington Haas

Chas Geist Injured In Ladder Fall At Farm

Chas Geist son of John Dat superintendent of Ward county poultry farm sustained a fracture of both forearm bones and elbow dislocation after a ladder gave way while he helped his father place screens. He fell twenty feet, landed on his side, and was unconscious but now recovering slowly.

Chas. Geist John Dat Ward County Pout Farm Geist Mr. Geist

Burns Club Picnic At No Man's Land

The Burns Club annual picnic is set for July 3 at No Man's Land near Burlington. Old Settlers join the event with games prizes and club foods. members meet at 10 a.m. at President William Hotherton Sr.'s home.

Burns Club No Man’s Land Burlington Wm. Hotherton

Columbus Girl Weds in Minot at Lutheran Parsonage

Miss Swenson of Columbus and William A. Anderson of Baylor Montana were married last Saturday by Rev. T. P. Ixson at the Lutheran parsonage. They will visit Coon Valley Wisconsin before setting Aug. 1 for Montana to start life on a large ranch. the groom has lived in Montana four years and the bride is the daughter of Mrs. Sarah Swenson of Columbus.

Columbus Minot Idx BR Swenson N. Dy Wm. A. Anderson Baylor Mont T. P. Ixson Coon Valley Wis Anderson Old Hom Montana Ride Sarah, Swenson

Wolseth Fourth Celebration Plans Highlight Village Event

Wolseth on the Granville branch between Glen barn and Deering prepares a Fourth of July celebration. Dan Brennan will speak on Good Citizenship. Glenburn and Walseth play ball, greased pole races, a tug of war between Renville Mercury county teams, a Ward county showdown, and an evening fireworks display accompany a day of sports and a dance.

Wolseth Granville Glenbarn Deering F. D. Robinson W. R. White Minot Dan Brennan Glenburn Walseth

Dickinson Hosts North Dakota Press Association Meeting

About a hundred scribes attended the N D Press Association gathering in Dickinson with a royal banquet and toast program. A side trip to Fryburg occurred despite rain, Roosevelt's ranch trip being canceled. Resolutions affirmed government loyalty and mourned publisher John S Patterson and the child of Editor and Mrs W B Me Laughlin.

N. D. Press Association Dickinson Slope Country Fryburg Roosevelt Medora John S. Patterson Stanley W. B. MeLaughlin Kenmare

Mrs Perkett and Mr Crane Enter Columbia University

Mrs Florence Parkett a Minot Normal School faculty member will study a graduate course at Teachers College Columbia University for two months. Miss Helen Allen of Jamestown joins President and Mrs Crane traveling from Racine Wisconsin to Columbia in the president’s car for the stay. Mr Crane will study at Columbia University for a year.

Florence Parkett Minot Normal School Teachers’ College Columbia University Perkett Helen Allen Jamestown Crane Racine Wis Columbia

Booze Delays Trains in North Dakota Before Dry Law

Bismarck June 28 reports that train delays are caused by shipments of liquor awaiting the July 1 bone-dry law. A conductor says unloading is slowed by liquor consignments, making trains late by one to four hours as the new prohibition law takes effect.

Bismarck N. D North Dakota

Big Picnic and Rural Baseball Rise in Granville Area

Seven Sons of Norway lodges in Northwestern North Dakota gather at Buffalo Lodge Lake near Granville for food speeches and folk dances on July 1. Speakers include Liver Scrumgand, A M Christianson, and R A Nestos. A South Prairie Rangers baseball team faces North Prairie at the North Prairie diamond next Sunday. W m Parker aged 60, pioneer of Minot, is critically ill in Minneapolis, with his daughter Mrs. M E Dalquist and nurse J. Parker by his side.

Sons of Norway North Dakota Buffalo Lodge Lake Granville Mynot, Rigeley Granville, Sherwood Deering Liver Scrumgand Devils Lake M. Christianson Supreme Court R. A. Nestos Minot South Prairie Rangers Ward Rangers North Prairie Cicero Vannett Swanner Peter Erickson Cecil Carrol Kavanaugh J. M. Larson Earl] Sarre Leanne McNa Walter Garrant Frank Pettis Blaine Witham Cline Ray Zorn

Losses Wipe Out Shaw Family in Sixty Days

Harold T. Shaw, brother of Mrs. W A Miller, mourns multiple losses in two months as his wife dies in New Mexico in April and sister in Parshall in May, followed by another sister in Parsha. He travels from Minot to Parshall for Mrs Miller’s funeral.

Harold T. Shaw WA. Miller Great Falls Mont Mr. A. Oldham Parsha Mr. Shaw New Mexico

Four Appear Before U S Commissioner in Burke County

Four young men from Burke County, arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Bowler, appeared before U S Commissioner Hopkins in the city Tuesday. C J Brown claimed 32, says he supplied hands and case under investigation. Adolph Rye freed after proving registration but losing card. Harold Grill dismissed after showing two life Insurance policies proving 17. Paul Lund proved birth certificate shows 20 and was dismissed.

Burke County Marshal Bowler Hopkins C. J. Brown Adolph Rye Harold Grill Ws Paul Lund

Man Killed by Lightning Near Nioma North Dakota

William Miller was struck by lightning and killed instantly while visiting Ernest Wilcox near Nioma North Dakota, last week. Ernest Wilcox and James Corden were knocked down but not seriously hurt. Miller left a wife and daughter. they watched the storm from a window when the bolt struck.

Wm. Miller Ernest Wilcox Nioma N. D Wilcox James Corden Miller

Williston Trips Up Our Team in Openers

Williston opened a four game series at City of Opportunity beating our team 4 to 3 in Monday night action. The setback leaves the series with early momentum for the visitors.

Williston Bear City of Opportunity

McCarthys Father Dies Prompting Freight Agent News

D. J. McCarthy of Great Northern Freight received a telegram in St. Paul Friday announcing the death of his father. The family obituary notes may follow in local reports.

McCarthy D. J. McCarthy Great Northern St. Paul

Two Men in Serious Trouble in U S Court

Albert Anderson of Valtaire farm is jailed on $1500 bond for threatening to shoot President Wilson. Hubart Sorenson of Bergen, N D, held on $1600 bond for false exemptions on registration day, claiming a widowed sister and two children depend on him. Deputy U S Marshal Bowler led arrests. a Shoolee suspect fled before capture. Frost damaged northwest Minnesota crops. wheat, oats, and barley affected. weather noted at Minny Ave area. Nearby reports include farm activity and local business events.

Albert Anderson U. S R. E. Hopkins Wilson Hubart J. Sorenson Bergen N. D Sorenson Altho

Parker to Shoot in Anaconda and Sioux Falls Tournaments

Parker will travel to Anaconda Montana on July 1 to compete in a large shooting tournament then proceed to Sioux Falls for another event at 9. In August he will go to Chicago to participate in the Grand American Handijeng. He scored 97 out of 150 in a recent state tournament and 4 out of 150 in another, narrowly edged by Dr. Pence. Annual Tri Lutheran Picnic planned at Trinity Parish school in McKinney township on Sunday July 8 with an afternoon program and ice cream served. The pastor of the congregation, son of a local resident, will attend with others from Minot.

Parker Anaconda Mont Piri Sioux Palls Chiccago Dr. Pence Trinity Parcel

Baptists at Lone Tree hold annual convention closes

Delegates gather for the Baptist Association annual convention at Lone Tree. The event begins with an address of welcome by James N. Start, with Rev. Ty Le Ketman delivering the opening sermon. Officers elected include Nate J. Burkhardt and Geo R. Rhoads. In other news, a police nurse incident reports a three year old boy found wandering and cared for by officers before being reunited with his mother. Also, Miss Morna May Leavitt marries Joseph A. Lodes.

Bapists Association Lone ‘Ree Tawwily We James N. Start Pasor Lone Tree Dorr Carroll Ty le Ketman Chicago Baptist Young People's Union of Misnet Rew. Crockett Bottineau Rey T. D. ‘Tingley Grand Parks Ordina Olander Sawyer Tingley Grand Forks Sawyer Choir B. A. Deake Minor W. R. Hill Fargo Peterson Valley Street Tanaway Sooreight House Bil Bakeman John Reed Darby Morna May Leavitt F. A. Leavitt Mohall Joseph A. Lodes

Wedding at Catholic Parsonage North of Rous

A marriage ceremony took place at the Catholic parsonage with the couple’s parents as witnesses. They plan a honeymoon trip to Minneauulix and will settle at the storm's Funny near Madeli. A local celebration with games, races, a bar, and a dance will raise funds for the Red Cross.

Minn Truith Minneauulix Madeli Younne Minat Normal School Glentuen

Katherine Stingon To Headline State Fade in July

The world famous Gilet Aviatels star, Katherine Stingon, is set for a sensational appearance at the State Fade events in July. Alisa Brille, recently reported from a Laur of Chama area, accompanies the scene with notable jewelry and attire as part of royal fashion interest.

Katherine Stingon Gilet Aviatels Fiat Alisa Brille Siti Huis I Laur Chama Poksing China Sani Yay Mies Sritienn Timpettestnips Anu Antoine Ibeaitly Evry Fiah Gemstad Brenvais Lee Sropal France

Defendants Cleared in Farm Damages Case

A jury acquitted the defendant in a case involving alleged damages on a farmer’s land. The trial centered on an alleged crime connected to activity at Brown’s farm and related confrontations with a neighbor.

Wits Leageur Glenna Ik Fein Nooran Futer Sucu Brown Brown

Residents of Monarch Illinois and Minot area noted

An excerpt reports Henry E. Byorum of Monarch Illinois visiting Minneapolis after a Grand Lodge event in Grand Parks. J Vepke marks twelve years as a representative for Waking Remedies in Ward Avenue. Mrs Livingston returns from a motor trip to Minnesota and Wisconsin with a summer cottage, while an Ald son of Hughart suffers a broken jaw from a horse kick sighted near Norwich.

Henry E. Byorum IL de Uyorum Wml Hee Reine Crete Minneapelis Grand Mani Lotge Grand Parks Mr. Hyorum Bite Elitid Grand S Grarat Janigo North Dallia Gruts Vepke J. Pepke Perke Deliverie Callinie Pople Apa Aplere Anjoya Uvtineet Henree Minot Livingstone Outing Mrs. Livingston Minnespas Ile Yellow Lake Buenell Reanty Wis Tibet Ald Haghart Norwich Snarmnell

Van Sickle Garage Burns on Fifth Avenue

A garage at the Van Sickle home on Fifth Avenue northeast burned Monday. A vulcanizing machine was lighted and the blaze probably started from thin. A passerby noticed the flames and moved a Ford car out to save the machine.

van Sickle Fifth Avenue

Farm Buildings Rising in Country This Year

Considerable building is done in the country this year. C. Vannett Fred Toftner and Ira McNall are building urge barns at their farm or south prairie. J. G. Underdahl who lives southwest of Minot is building a commodious farm residence.

C. Vannett Fred Toftner Ira McNall South Prairie J. G. Underdahl Minot

New Law Aids Farmers to Borrow Money

A new law effective July 1 eases farm loans by authorizing loans with state audit oversight. It directs county treasurers to release hind and related encumbrances and requires prompt repayment terms. The measure aims to simplify borrowing for farmers and clear titles, with specified provisions for releases and tax-related adjustments.

Hidwaten Uetie Mapmern Une Sviviol Lund Stall Dew Hilt Warrait Cahiror Larna Walling Tp Smijortan Sunny Wael Sumlamas Yoaey Emmehel Prette Darwin Lund Ibfunmlinng Gertiin Tun Bias Erlang WWE Hamieg JIG Sane

May Levy Planned for Way County Road Funds

A local report notes Way County commissioners approved a $2000 road levy last year. They say the funds are being used judiciously, with visible improvements across the county. A July levy is planned to support road work, with expectations of four major grade projects and several smaller ones.

Lichulin Jin Avery Secvion Lecome Dlaint

Danes Pienie at Oak Park Feather Hood Event

A fragmentary report notes a local gathering at Oak Park with members of the Doobay feather hood enjoying activities Sunday. The piece mentions Jessie and a person named Uy and references a New Week City area or group in a vague daylight scene.

Oak Park Doobay Feather Hood Oye Park Sonday Jigkrum Allleste Éponts Urdopia Jessie Sumiber Pleibeoe Biogte Eskov New Wek

Minot Manager Kent Morgan Promotes New Business Drive

Kent A. Morgan, newly appointed manager, leads Minot's effort to attract business with a dynamic campaign. Morgan is described as a lively, confident leader who backs his promises with visible energy and a strong belief in progress for the community.

Morgan Minot Kent A. Morgan

Denbigh Lad Rus Over by Suto Auto Crash

Melvin Beck, young son of E C Beck of Denbigh, narrowly escaped a fatal injury Sunday when a car driven by a man identified as 81 struck him and ran over his chest. He was found bleeding internally and in a grievous condition but may survive.

Denbigh Suto Melvin E. C. Beck

Alfalfa Yield Promises High Value After Fire

A stock farm near the city reports two acres of fine alfalfa, growing in rows. A threshing machine estimates the crop at a ton per acre, valuing the hay at about thirty dollars per ton. A mysterious fire burned the alfalfa stand on the brow of the hill outside city limits, but the yield is still expected to be satisfactory this season.

Licensed to Wed in Local Notices List

Several couples appear in a local marriage license listing with ages noted for each partner. Names include Frank Moore and Mary Tuck, Walter Edwards and Bessie Paris, William Anderson and Ida Swenson, Clarence Bivins and Florence Miller, Leo Montgomery and Margaret Montgomery.

Frank Moore Mary Tuck Walter Edwards Bessie L Paris Wm. A. Anderson Ida Swenson Clarence Bivins Florence M 1Er Leo C. Montgomery Mrs Margaret M. Montgomery

Piper-Howe Lumber Installs Second G M C Truck

The Piper How Co has installed its second G M C truck, adding two large vehicles a two ton and a three ton capacity. The new trucks improve city delivery and nearly end the use of drag teams.

Piper-Howe Lumber Co G. M. CG

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