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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12
BFRTHO[D BOY
CROWS MOST WHEAT
ARTHUR OLSON RAISES 1877 Blu.
WHEAT ON ACRE IN BOYS
CONTEST-19 BUSHELS SMALL
EST YIELD.

Arthur Olson, a Berthold boy, rails
ed 1877 bushels of Marquis wheat on
an acre of corn ground, thus winning
the first place in the wheat growing
contest conducted by w. A. Peck, Of
the Better Farming Association. The
other boys in the contest did we'll, the
smallest yield being excellent, nine
teen bushels.
Last spring A. A. Robinson, the To-
cal grain dealer, loaned the boys a
bushel each of pure Marquis seed
wheat, asking for it's return in the
fall. Under the direction of w. A..
Peck, the boys sowed the wheat on
corn ground and care was taken this
fall to ascertain the correct yield. The
boys were required to fill out an affi-
davit signed by themselves, their
fathers, the thresher and a neighbor.
Marquis wheat Of all varieties yield
ed best this year, running from five to
fifteen bushels better than other var
ieties. e."
Mr.. Robinson offered the boys cash
prizes aggregating $40 and in addi-
tion they will receive prizes at the
Mid-winter fair, where some of the
wheat will be placed on exhibition.
The following is the list of the var
ious yields:
Arthur Olson, Berthold, 1877 BUSH
els.
Merle Craig, Berthold, 1928 bu.
Tommy Etter, Lone Tree, 1927 bu.
Bert Waldref, Logan, 32.4 bu.
John Frank and Jacob Frank, Sur
rey, each. 1925 bu.
Edwin Wallin, Minot, % bu.
Don Baker, Glenburn, 1886 bu.
VIM. Selfors, Minot, 25.7 bu.
bu.
Marvin Burns, Surrey, 25.3 bu.
T. Olson, Douglas, Is bu.
Titus Miller, Minot, 22.1 bu.
Douglas Beighle, Sawyer, 21.6 bu.
Floyd Sanders, Burlington, 81 bu.
Raymond and David Stake, Surrey,
10 bu.s &
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12
"Mister" Sanford DODGE

Mr.: Sanford Dodge, with accent on
the mister" appeared at the Grand
theatre Wednesday night to a very
small crowd, in "The Printer Of
Udell's." Sanford has been barn
storming in the smaller towns of
North Dakota off and on for the last
thirteen years, but somehow he never
proves to be very big drawing card
in Minot. The attraction, however,
was fully up to the standard of those
that have appeared here under the
present management. Minot used to
get good shows occasionally, but since
the Grand is in the hands of a very
poor imitation of theatrical manag-
er, the public must be satisfied with
very mediocre performances at two
prices.
Undoubtedly the exceedingly large
crowds~at the Arcade, the Orpheun
and the Lyceum the same night, were
responsible for the poor attendance al
the Grand.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12
HOW TO REMOVE HOODOO.

Brother Smith of the Pistol Post
should get him a rabbits foot. He
rooted for Burdick-Burdickl lost. He
rooted for Hellstrom-Hellstrom lost.
He rooted for Groves-GToves lost. He
opposed Linde-Linde received the
largest vote in the state, The only
known method to dispel the hoodoo is
to soak the head in rain water for
seven minutes, then standing erect
put thumbs to the ear and gently
wave, at the same time yelling out
three tremendous "Yahoos!" If there
is another in the neighborhood he will
make response, and the hoodoo is dis
PEELED. We give this recipe to Brother
Smith in fraternal spirit, and assure
him it was told us by the man who
put the "hoo" in hoodoo.- Ryder Jour-
nal.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12
MelOs' Car in Accident .

An automobile drived by H. J. Me-
los was struck by car driven by Lor-
en- Jacobson Sunday afternoon on the
G. N. viaduct. Mr.. Melos' car was
coming up the viaduct from the G. N.
depot and the Jacobson car was trav-
cling north on Ward street. A wheel
was torn from the Melos car. Four
children were riding with Mr.. Melos.
Little Roy Melos was thrown out and
badly shaken up while "Billy" Brad
ford. the little son of Atty and Mrs.
Benz. Bradford, was painfully bruised
about the face.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12
GAVE HER
LIFE FOR HER PUPILS.

The following additional facts have
been revealed concerning the sad death
of Miss Hollister, who gave up her
life trying to save the lives of her pu-
pills in prairie fire near Belfield, N.
D.:
Seven Escaped.
Seven children escaped. They said
when they saw the flames swooping
down, they all ran panic stricken. The
Parish girl, Gladys Davis, and John
ME Olson were caught on tongue of
land between two fires but made a
dash through the flames and escaped
unharmed, save for singed hair AL
fred, Walter and Henry Schwartz
and Dollie Smith succeeded in reach
ing some flax stubble and were safe.
Horror and fear had so changed the
faces Of all the survivors that their
parents scarcely recognized them.
Frank Davis is the hero Of the day.
He is director of the affiliated school,
and living only half mile away, was
the first to arrive on the scene of the
holocaust.
Horrible Spectacle.
Words cannot describe the horror,
he said, the blackened and smoking
prairie; the little deserted school
house; the two groups of awestruck
children, safely beyond the path of
fire and scattered over the burned
area the bodies of the victims; here
hand moved, there head, and again
another was past all movement. All
seven were totally blinded by the fire.
Some were within 80 rods of the
schoolhouse-one half mile away
and all save one were lying on their
backs, their limbs drawn up.
Still Alive.
Nearest the school he found the
teacher and little Rexie Smith, only a
portion of their shoes remained, but
both were alive. Miss Hollister rec
ognized Davis voice and asked that
she might see her sister before she
died. Davis took off his outer shirt
and put around her and wiped the
said "that feels better" She was TAX
en- to the school house, where she died
a few hours later with her sister, Mrs.
Gray, by her side. Rexie died earlier
at the Davis home.
Continues Rescue Work.
Continuing the rescue work Davis
picked up another victim who died in
his arms. With not a coat and with
nothing but his undershirt on, Davis
took two of the terribly burned, but
still living children wrapped in cot
ton, in his car and drove in the biting
wind, 16 miles to Belfield. No less
heroic was the conduct of Ethel Smith,
who without having a hat and in a
shirtwaist went with him and held one
Of the boys in her arms.
$50 Hot" Walls Little Tot.
W. A. Pike found his little son sit
ting in the road. A rag of the cuff of
his waist hung from his wrist and
part of his shoes remained. The little
fellow complained that it was $50 hot" !"
Joint funeral services for the six
children were held in Belfleld Tues
day afternoon, the German Lutheran
minister officiating, with interment in
the Belfeld cemetery. The ladies of
Belfield provided flowers and aided the
bereaved families.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12

to the wind shield, cutting his nose on
the glass. -,..
Coronor'e Tnnuoet

the glass.
.- COr0ner's Inquest.
The coroner's inquest was held Mon
day morning. The jury, A. P. Scofield,
Arthur Selberg and Jos. Hunt, placed
the blame for the accident on the
Lansford man, who should have been
driving on the right side of the street
Stensby Arrested.
Stensby was arrested Monday
charged with manslaughter, the com.
plant being sworn out by Ole Lee
father of the dead youth. Atty. Geo
McGee will defend Stensby. He has
been placed under 1000 bonds, which
he furnished.
1t is probable that L. D. McGahan
will bring suit for damages against
Stensby, as will Ole Lee, father Of the
young man.
Funeral of Ole Lee.
Ole Lees funeral was held from the
First Lutheran church Wednesday, a
large number of relatives and friends
attending. Rev. Gullixson preached q
touching sermon, speaking both in
Norwegian and English. The floral
offerings were beautiful. The Minot
Auto Co. employees, co-workers, sent
an especially beautiful floral tribute
The young man was popular with a
great many in this city, who extend
their sympathy to the aged parents
two brothers and sister The mother
is Frustrated with grief.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12
Old Linen For Randages.

Commander Eva Booth Of The Saliva
ton Army is collecting old linen
thruout the United States to be sent
to Europe to be used as bandages for
those wounded in the war. Old linen,
sheets, pillow cases, table cloths, nap
kins, towels, handkerchiefs and other
things will be accepted that they may
be made up into bandages. Women's
clubs should work hand in haid with
the Salvation Army in this. Capt. and
Mrs. Barry Of the local Salvation Ar
my corps will receive old linen at Of
ficers' headquarters, 513 Victoria St.
Phone 408 Black.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12
YOUNG LAD REFUSED TO
RETURN WITH STEP FATHER,

Anil Erickson, who recently moved
from Kenmare to Canada, visited Mi
not early this week, to consult the
states attorney regarding his thir-
teen-year-old son, who refuses to re-
turn to Canada with him. The lad,
who is the son of Erickson's wife, ac-
companied Mr.. and Mrs. Erickson to
Canada, but returned with his STEP
father. He went to the home of an
uncle, Mr.. Felkner, near Donnybrook,
and refused to go back with Erickson,
claiming that he had been treated in
brutal manner. The boy claims that
his mother does not wish him to be
under the control of Erickson.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12
OLE LEE NEETSDfATH
IN AUTO ACCIDENT
YOUNG MAN SUFFERS FRAC-
TURE OF SKULL WHEN CAR
DRIVEN BY OLE STENSBY OF
LANSFORD CRASHED INTO OV-
ERLAND DRIVEN BY LUTHER
MeGAHAN.

Ole Lee, Jr., the 22-year-old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Lee, who reside on
the north side, met with fatal acci-
dent at $3.50 o'clock Sunday morning
when a new Studebaker car driven by
O!e Stensby, a prominent farmer liv-
ing rear Lansford, crashed into the
Overland car driven by Luther S. Nc
Gahan, son of L. D. McGahan, the well
known publisher of the Minot Demo-
crat. The accident occurred on North
Ward street, just at the foot of the G.
N. viaduct, while Stensby's car was
travelling north.
The accident was undoubtedly caus-
ed by Stensby's being on the wrong
side of the street, as his car was near
the left side Of the narrow street when
the two cars collided.
The Overland had slowed down, ac-
cording to statement made by Luth-
er McGahan and Stensby tried to gain
the right side of the street but was
not quick enough. McGahan ran his
car into the curb, endeavoring to get
up onto the sidewalk, but his machine
was forced back towards the street,
just as the Studebaker struck it.
The Studebaker, which had been
bought but week before, was COM
pletely wrecked. One side of it was
torn away completely and it was bent
and twisted into mass of junk. The
machine is said not to be worth more
than $25 now.
NcGahan's car was also damaged
badly, the two wheels on the left side
being torn away. The hub of the back
of the Studebaker was locked to the
front hub of the Overland, turning
that machine almost around. Pictures
!, Of the wreckage were later taken to
te used as evidence. McGahan's car
was damaged fully $3.50.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Dalheim had
been married that evening, and the
event was celebrated that night at the
Bohemian hall, two miles north Of the
city. Luther McGahan was hauling
passengers back to the city when the
accident occurred. There were seven
occupants of his car. Eugene Davis
was sitting in the front seat beside
Luther and Ole Lee was sitting on
Davis lap Ole rode with his head
down to protect himself from the
wind and it is evident that he never
knew that there was any danger of an
accident. 1t all happened in an in
stant Ole Lee was thrown from
the car, but it is believed that his head
struck the frame of the wind shield,
fracturing the base of his skull. He
was rendered unconscious and died %
hours later in St. Joseph's hospital.
Not one of the passengers in the
Overland was thrown from the car,
and no one else was injured except
Luther McGahan, who was bruised
slightly by the steering wheel. The
wind shield Of the McGahan car was
i not even broken. n
Besides the owner. Theo. Slotby and
Oscar Hendeland Of Lansford rode in
the Stensby car. Slotby was in the
back seat and he was thrown over in
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12
LIVES WITH HOLE
IN HIS BRAIN
HANS JOHNSON, CARPIO FARM
HAND, WHOSE SKULL WAS
FRACTURED AND BRAIN TORN
AWAY, MAKES FIGHT FOR HIS
LIFE.

Hans johnson, aged 80, the Carpio
farm hand who was injured while
shooting an old gun with a shell of
mare hospital with a hole in his skull
as large as mans fist and with a
portion of his brain torn away. Doc
tors say he can hardly live, yet he suf-
fers little pain and can talk coherent
ly. After the explosion Of the gun,
he managed to walk from the barn to
the house with his brains oozing out
of the hole in the skull. If he should
survive, this will be one of the surgical
wonders of the age.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12
ScOfield Gets Fine Bull.

Fifty,of the finest Shorthorn and
Ayreshite bulls that Great Britain
could produce, imported by James j
Hill, to be presented to farmers OF
Minnesota and North Dakota, are on
their way to the farms of the two
states, the special train carrying them
being due in day or two. Mr.. Hill
imported the cattle in accordance with
plan for improving the quality OF
the stock on the farms of the north.
west. J. H. Scofield of this city, is
the only one to receive one of these
fine animals in Ward county.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12
GRONNA MEANS BUSINESS.

Two big damage suits will be tried
during the present term of district
court, which opened at Devils Lake
this week. U. S. Senator Gronna is
suing Silver Serumgard, a prominent
Devils Lake attorney, for $4,000, and
J. H. Bloom, publisher Of the Devils
Lake Journal, for a like amount, for
statements made and articles publish
ed during the campaign. Some thot
that Senator Gronna was only bluff
ing, but it appears that when he start
ed these suits he meant business.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12
Elected in Mountrail County.

Elected in Mountrail County.
The following were elected to Office
in Mountrail county Nov. g.:
Auditor-H. j. Slaughter.
Treasurer-N. G. Anderson.
Clerk of Court-H. P. Iverson.
Register of Deeds-P. L. Hovde.
States Attorney-F. F. Wycoff.
County Judge-J. E. Severson.
Supt. of Schools-V. A. Lowell.
Surveyor-C. c. Stockland.
Coroner-F. O. Brigham.
County Commissioners-J. w. Nit
chell and Harry Hardy.
Woman Suffrage carried 953 to 667.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12
Some Cheese.

The largest cheese ever shipped to
this city is on display at the Shirley
Grocery Co. It weighs just 1901
pounds and required several men and
a boy to place it in the window. The
cheese will be on display for two
weeks, when it will be cut and deliver
ed just before Thanksgiving day. Or
ders are now being taken for it. At
80 cents a pound this cheese will bring
something over $500. It required the
milk from over 500 cows to produce it.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12
Supper and Sale.

4! The following is the menu for the
supper that will be given by the la
dies Of the Bethania United Lutheran
church at the church basement We'd
nesday afternoon, Nov. 18, beginning
at 5 o'clock:
Chicken, potatoes white rolls,
brown bread, fruit salad, apple pie,
cranberry sauce, cakes, coffee and
pickles. Supper for adults so cents
and Is cents for children. Many use
full articles will be sold.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12
BALDY SLAVENS BROKE
JAIL-CAUGHT AGAIN,

Frank Steadman, alias Badly Slav-
ems, who was held in" the county Jail
at Bismarck, charged with horse steal
ing, broke Jail but was captured in a
pool hall at Baldwin, N. D. Steadman
was first arrested in the southern part
of the state, eloping with the 14-year-
old daughter Of A. K. Westegard, of
the City Cafe of this city. He had
driven to Bismarck with horse stolen
from A, P. Scofield.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12
Will Not Buy Fair Grounds.

The county commissioners voted
against the proposition of the county's
assuming the $4,000 mortgage on the
old Ward county fair property just
south of the city, and retaining it for
an experimental farm and fair
grounds. The proposition was lost by
a vote of three to two.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12
Attractive Display Window.

J. A. Roell has one of the most at
tractive display windows we have
ever seen in Minot. It is nothing but
an immense lot Of great big golden
ears of corn, Minnesota 13, grown
in Ward county. The window is at
tracing much attention. If we could
only walk some of those Iowa farmers
past the Roell store, they would not
sleep until they had invested in Ward
county real estate.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12
Seed Wheat Will Be High.

The wise farmer has either saved
his seed wheat or knows where he is
going to get good wheat. The price
of seed is almost certain to be no less
than $1.5O to $500 bushel in the
spring. Very little wheat was raised
in the Red river valley and what was
raised is not fit for seed. Take gosd
care Of your seed wheat.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12
First Snow.

The first snow of any consequence
this season is falling today, the
ground being covered, but there is q
probability that it will soon disappear.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12
Mccoy Leaves for the East

Paul ". Mccoy will leave Friday
night for New York city where he will
spend several weeks buying stock. Mr..
Mccoy finds it necessary to spend con-
siderable time in the east selecting
stock for his rapidly growing business.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12
Staale HendricksOn Gets Great Vot

The Independent is we'll pleased to
learn that Staale Hendrickson of Co.
teau has been reelected to the legisla-
ture from the 40th district with the
highest vote of any candidate. He re-
ceived 1911 votes. F. A. Leonard of
Crosby was elected with 1171 votes
and w. E. Burgett of Flaxton was sue
cessful with 1856 votes.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12

Pipe Organ for Presbyterian Church.
A new pipe organ and gallery are
being installed at the Presbyterian
church.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12
War Again in Mexico.

war Again IN Mexico.
War has been declared in Mexico
between the Carranza and Villa forces
Carranza has asked the U. S. to with
draw forces from Vera Cruz.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12

The following additional facts have
been revealed concerning the sad death
of Miss Hollister, who gave up her
life trying to save the lives of her pu-
pills in prairie fire near Belfield, N.
D.:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-08-27
Listen to the Shepherds Call.

Next Wednesday evening, Septem-
Der 2, at Brands opera house, the
Perry Amusement Co. offers Eliza G.
Perry's latest play in four acts,
"The Shepherds Call,' a beautiful
story as told in the hills of Montana.
A tale of the great Northwest where
men are good hearted and broad
minded. The great snow scene in
the first act among the hills; the
old shepherd collecting his flock into
the folds and searching for the one
that has gone astray. The pretty
schoolma am whom the children all
love and respect. The new minister,
and Toby, the silly kid, helps tc
make this the great success that it
is. A play every church worker
should see. A play for everybody.
Plenty of good clean comedy Plenty
of up-to-date >specialties between
acts-singing and dancing. Special
scenery for every act, and electrical
effects. Get your seats now, prices
5O-35-25c. Adv.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-08-27
The Cry of Stop Thief,

According to the Minneapolis
Tribune, the recount of the votes in
a precinct IF the Fourth ward of
that city in the state authorship
contest indicates that some one had
liked the ballots in the interest of
Henry Rines. If the ballots in that
precinct were doctored it was done
in the interest of Mr.. Preus and for
the purpose of discrediting Mr..
Rines. In other words it was a
.''frame-up' against Rines. It is
not very likely that with a hostile
county auditor the ballots would be
liked for Rines. But if the ballots
of one precinct could be reached
what was there to prevent the bal
lots of other precincts being reached?
Knowing the gang. that was and is
opposed to Rines in Hennepin county
as we do, we have no hesitation in
saying that we believe Mr.. Rines has
been swindled out of hundreds of
votes in that county. There is moth
ing too rotten for that gang to at
tempt.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-08-27
Repair the Rock Roads.

The rock road across the Baldwin
fats is getting rutty in places, and
the same is true of the rock road
leading east and north from the vii
lage. At a small expense both of
these roads can be put in good condi-
tion, but if not attended to at once
the ruts will get deeper and the cost
Of repairing will be greatly in
creased, besides in the meantime the
farmers and travelling public will be
Inconvenience. These roads were
constructed at great expense and
with a little care can he kept in
good condition for the next so years.
Tie repairs, however, should be
made with fine rock-of the same
material of which the roads are con-
Structed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-08-27
Some Costly Steps Necessary.

The Union is inclined to believe
that no special election will be held
on the 22nd of September to vote on
the proposition of changing from a
village TO a city form of government.
If some of those who are interested
will take the trouble to examine the
statutes they will discover that there
are certain formalities to be complied
with before Princeton can assume
city airs. The first step
is a petition to the district court to
appoint commission to draft a
charter, then the charter can be
submitted to the voters and it re-
quires four-seventh vote to adopt
it. But it is unnecessary to go into
details at this time. To prepare and
submit a charter would cost at least
ST 900,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-08-27
Entertains for Guest.

Mrs. Chas. Keith delightfully."- en-
tertained last Tuesday evening in
honor of Miss Helen Shove, Min
neapolis school teacher, who is guest
at the Keith home. About thirty
six invited guests were present.
The party was held in the spacious
attic of the Keith residence and a
most pleasant time was had. Pro-
gressive Five Hundred was PLAYED
during the early part of the even
ing, and Mrs. Henry Avery secured
first honors, while the consolation
prize was awarded to DR.. G. r.
Dunn. Shortly after II O'Clock the
hostess served delicious refreshments,
and during the balance of the even
ing the guests tripped the light fan
tastic. Those present were unani-
nous in pronouncing it a most en-
joyable occasion.