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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
TWENTY-FIVE SCHOOL
CHILDREN BURNED
PAROCHIAL SCHOOL HORROR
Z SCENE WHEN BOILER EX-
PLODES-CHILDR JUMP IN
TO BLANKETS.

Peabody, Mass, Oct. 28.-Twenty
children lost their lives in fire which
swept through St. Johns parochial
school in five minutes today. Scores
of others were injured, some fatally,
and the death list will exceed Is.
Of the 20 recovered bodies, all but
two are charred almost beyond rec
ognition. The origin of the fire still
is in doubt late this afternoon.
The children were driven from their
rooms and many attempted exit thru
the choked passage ways, then jump
ed from windows to death or serious
injury. Neighbors held blankets into
which many screaming children leap
ed.
The front entrance was jammed
with little children and many of them
were suffocated by smoke. The fire.
men were unable to get through the
crowd and fought the flames from
ladders.
Six hundred children were at their
desks when an explosion, apparently
in the boiler room, sent flames shoot
ing through the wooden interior of
the brick structure.
The children, ranging in ages from
7 to l6, were in charge of 16 sisters.
Twelve charred bodies were recovered
an hour after the fire was under con-
troll.
There were no fire escapes outside
the building. Deeds of heroism were
not wanting. Among the incidents
was that of Maurice Harris, aged 10,
who carried his one-legged chum,
Thomas O'Shea, aged 8, on his back
down the smoke-filled stairways to
safety.
Mother Superior Sister Aldegon
dropped rs of her charges from the
second floor window into fire-nets, i'm
provised from overcoats and blankets.
Twenty bodies had been recovered
by noon.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
SECY. v. c. M'AD00
TO VISIT FARGO
NORTH DAKOTA TO BE HONORED
WITH VISIT FROM MEMBER OF
PRESIDENTS CABINET FRI.
DAY - WIFE TO ACCOMPANY
HIM.

Secretary of the Treasury, William
G. McAdoo, and his wife, who is =
daughter of President Wilson, will WIS.,
it Fargo Friday afternoon, Oct. 20.
Accompanying them will be Assistant
Secretary Of the Treasury Newton,
Private Secretary Cooksey and num-
ber of press correspondents.
The party will arrive in Fargo at
3:40 in the afternoon and will make
their headquarters at the Hotel Gard
ner, where a public banquet will be
given. The secretary will speak at
the Masonic Temple at 1880 that even
ing.
Many democrats from about the
state will meet the distinguished Wis.,
itors.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28

after cutting the wheat, the land was
sowed to rye and this year the grass
was allowed to grow without any
other crop. It appears to be Won
derful plant and stock eat it with a
relish, letting none of it 60 to waste.
The grass was sown on land that had
practically been claimed by Russian
thistles and wild oats. This crop
puts back into the soil the required
elements and after a time, it can be
broken up again and fine crops Of
wheat, fax or other crops grown. Mr..
Nugent will dispose of a.quantity of
the seed, which may be secured at the
Platt home, which is connected with
the rural phone, call 914-11, or any
prospective purchaser may deal with
DR.. Nugent direct. The chances are
that there will be a big demand for
the seed.
The grass makes about 2 1-2 tons of
fine feed to the acre and serves as a
permanent pasture. 1t is becoming
quite common in some parts of the
east.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
Entertained Wednesday Musical Club.

Entertained Wednesday Musical Club.
Mrs. F. J. Brugman and Mrs G. D:
Colcord entertained the members off
the Wednesday Musical club at the
latter's home Wednesday evening. In
addition to the regular program be-
ing rendered and business transacted,
the function was of the nature of a
Halloween party. The rooms were
lighted with red lanterns and other
Halloween decorations were used.
A buffet luncheon was served at 10
o'clock, a large pumpkin filled with
grapes and apples decorating the ta-
BILE.
The program was in charge Of Mrs.
E. S. Person, who rendered num-
ber of beautiful piano selections: Mrs.
J. R. Pence rendered an enjoyable vo-
cal number and the current events
were given by Mrs. L. H. Kermott.
Mrs. Waters was on the program with
an exceedingly well rendered piano
solo. This was the first meeting of
the club this season.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
DR.. Fl. G.. Knapp Locates Here.

DR.. H. G. Knapp, who recently To-
Gated in this city, has ideal Offices in
the Tompkins block.
The doctor is a young man of con-
siderable experience, and in selecting
Minot, he chose this place because Of
the excellent prospects for the future.
He is a graduate of the Rush Medi-
cal College, one of the leading insti-
tutions of the country, and after fin
ishing his course he spent a year as
inferno at Minneapolis hospital. For
the past two years he has been doc
tor and surgeon in a big mining camp
in Colorado, where he had many inter-
esting and valuable experiences. Lo-
Gated as he was in that primitive coun-
try, he was not only doctor and sur
geon, but at times his services as
dentist and undertaken were in de-
mand. The doctor is young man of
pleasing address and likes his work in
this city. "
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
LARGE NUMBER
HEARD FLOWERS
ONE OF THE FOREMOST READ.
ERS DELIGHTED HUNDREDS
AT NORMAL SCHOOL AT FIRST
NUMBER OF LECTURE COURSE.

The first number of the Minot Nor
NAL school lecture course was held at
the gymnasium of the Normal We'd
nesday evening when Montaville
Flowers gave a most delightful en-
tertainment of reading before most
appreciative audience. Without a
doubt, Mr.. Flowers is the foremost
reader who has ever appeared in this
city and the entertainment was not
long enough to satisfy the large
crowd. He would have his audience
in tears one moment and the next
they would be in laughter, so COM
plete is his power. He remained for
the morning session of the Normal
today and gave another entertain
ment. He is easily classed as one of
the best impersonators in the United
States and if the other entertainments
are to be of as high class as this one,
the Independent bespeaks for the
course an unprecedented success. This
is series of entertainments for Mirot
and the citizens who desire to hear
something good, will not miss one Of
them.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
A CARD OF THANKS.

/ take this way to express my sin
cere thanks to my many friends for
their untiring kindness and attention
during my recent serious illness of
nearly two months duration.
To the ladies Of the Relief Corps
for their visits and gifts of flowers,
l am deeply indebted
To the several fraternal institutions
of which am a member-all can say
is, "Boys, your kindness makes life
worth living"
To DR.. T. N. Yoemans, for his un-
tiring care and attention when l was
losing the "trail," l am indebted for
the balance Of my life.
To the good Sisters of St. Joseph's
Hospital with their very efficient staff,
the English language fails me to ex-
press my many thanks for their kind
ness and attention.
One and all, everlasting thanks.
ALEX. SCARLETT, N. D. N. G.
Colonel, A. D. C. to Governor.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
New Methodist Minister Arrives.

DR.. A. Lincoln Shute, the new pas
tor of the Methodist church, arrived
in Minot Tuesday and is getting set
tied nicely in the parsonage. He was
accoIipanied, by his wife and twelve
year-old son. There are three other
children, daughter, who is mission
ary in India, and two other children
who are attending Fargo College.
The new minister has been in charge
of the Lisbon church for two years,
where he did excellent work. He is
regarded as a preacher. of far more
than the ordinary ability and Minot is
sure to like him. Mrs. Shute is a
charming woman, devoted to her work
in the church.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
Oldest Person to Register.

Mrs. Margaret Foley, aged 81
years, mother of James Foley of this
city, registered for a Berthold home,
stead today She is the oldest person
to register. Mrs. Foley was born in
Ireland and for fifteen years has been
living in Minneapolis. She recently
accompanied her son to this city,
where she intends to make her home,
unless she draws good claim, in
which case she intends to live on the
land. She is very spry and her jour-
ney to this city did not tire her in
the least.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
No Democrats at Glenburn.

"Dick" Barrett, bonanza farmer
from Glenburn, was in Minot Wednes-
day. He reports finishing his thresh-
ing, getting $4,000 bushels of grain
of the various kinds, the biggest and
best crop he ever raised in this sec
tion. ...... ..a.........
Discussing political conditions in
Glenburn, Mr.. Barrett says: "There
are no more democrats in our town.
Don Gillespie, Ed Healey, A. c. Day
ton, John Carroll, T. P. Parke, Harry
Dahl and County Commissioner Moon,
all former rock-ribbed disciples of
William Jennings Bryan, have for
saken their party and can now be
safely marked down in the republican
column"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
}. Q Q Q @ . Q 9 Q o o . Q 9 6
V V Y Y Y Y V V V Y Y Y Y Y Y
BURLINGTON LIGHTED
LIKE A CHRISTMAS TREE.

o The bustling little city of Bur-
i. lington, located eight miles
o northwest of Minot, will be all
Q lighted up like Christmas tree
(: tonight. The Consumers Power
{" Co., which has been working on
{: an electric light line to that town
{: for months, has completed the
9 work and the "juice" was turned
{" on at three o'clock this after
(: noon.
{: Sixty homes and places of bus
9, mess in the town had already
(: been wired and today marks an
{: epoch in the life of that historic
I" place. The company is giving
{: Burlington a 24-hour service in
9 order to furnish power and light
{: for the various industries. Judge
. Wallace, who operates feed
{: mill and big coal mine, is one of
9 the principal patrons.
&, Farmers enroute will electrify
(: their farm homes. j. E. Elsber-
o ry, Major Person, John Ehr and
0 others, will soon be connected.
9 Mr.. Ehr is already making
O preparations to do his threshing
o and much of his other farm work
I. next year by electricity.
o The Independent congratu-
o lates Burlington on her progress
O siveness. She has set a pace
O that may be followed by other
o surrounding cities in time.
q o o o 9 o @ @ (. /. @ @ g @ {. ("
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
Velva Lad Nearly Scalped.

From Velva comes the report Of a
most unusual and serious accident that
occurred to the little son of Mr.. Flatt,
a farmer living north of that place.
The lad was hanging to the rear Of a
buggy, which started backwards down
an incline. The buggy struck a tree
with considerable force, the lads head
being between the rear Of the buggy
and the tree. The spring bolt crushed
the boys forehead, the doctor taking
out good sized piece Of bone, and
his head was nearly scalyed. It is
expected that the boy will recover.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
NOTED SUNDAY SCHOOL
MAN TO BE IN MlNOT.

On Oct. 31st, w. J. Clark of Cincin-
natl will be the speaker both morning
and evening at the Christian church
Sunday school rally at Labor Hall.
class of Marion Lawrence and P. H.
Welchimer will not be disappointed
in Mr.. Clark, who has a message and
knows how to present it forcibly and
attractively.
The rally will be held at the morn
ing service.
The school opens at 1890 a. m.
Preaching follows Sunday school
and also at 1880 in the evening.
Come and make the whole day full
of gladness!
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
THE INDEPENDENT
is CONGRATULATED.

The Independent force has
had to invest in new hats all
around, since receiving a copy
of the following letter, writ
ten to the Mccoy Department
store by the H. w. Gossard
Co., manufacturers Of the we'll
known Gossard corsets:
Mccoy Department Store,
Minot, N. Oak.
Gentlemen:
A copy of your excellent pa
per, "The Ward County 1nde-
pendent" has just come to
hand, in which we note the
splendid write-up given you,
also your advertisement.
We congratulate you on the
splendid appearance Of this
copy, and we congratulate the
Ward County Independent on
the high class makeup of their
paper and out of the ordinary
good printing, which is reflect
ed,. not only in their news col
umns, but also in their adver-
tisements.
With best wishes, we are,
Yours very truly,
The H. w. Gossard, Co.,
20. R. Christensen,
Sales Manager.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
MAN CHARGED WITH
COULEE SHOOTING ESCAPES

Peter Gossing, who was arrested
charged with shooting man at Cou-
lee, escaped from the Kenmare Jail by
picking the lock. Gossing was charg-
ed with shooting a man at Coulee
Monday night about ten o'clock and
with holding up four others. He es-
capped for the time being, walking
down the track. Iver Walstad, deputy
sheriff from Kenihare, was notified
and he went at once to Coulee, Gossing
being arrested later.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
Rev. T. A. Olsen Leaves.

Rev. T. A. Olson, pastor of the
Methodist church in this city for the
past five years, left this week for
jamestown, where he has been assign
ed to duty. The Jamestown charge is
an important one and Rev. Olsen will
fill the bill to perfection. He is es-
pecially popular with the boys and
young men of his congregation and at
the same time he is an eloquent divine.
Mr.. Olsen and his family have made
many friends in Minot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
Deering Lad at Deaths Door.

Mrs. J. Fl. Behrens Of Deering IS IN
the city with her x-year-old son, Al
bert, who has been lying at deaths
door at St. Joseph's hospital The lit
tie fellow was caught in the tumbling
rod of a thresher and his arm nearly
torn off. The arm was twisted and
torn in a fearful manner, the humerus
being broken and blood poisoning. set
ting in, which nearly caused the little
lads death. He is growing better and
hopes are entertained that the arm
may be saved.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
Isleifson Receivers His Pal.

ISIcIISUH IeCUVCIS Ills al.
E. J. Eisleifson, Of the Opera Bar
Der Shop, says it pays to advertise in
the Independent. Ed has a dog which
he calls Sport, not very handsome
canine, but with almost human intel
ligence. Sport and Ed are pals and
several weeks ago the dog was lost.
Sport followed threshing crew to
the W. A. Mark farm near Velva and
thru local ad. in the Independent,
the owner was located. Ed made the
trip of nearly so miles last Sunday,
returning with his pal.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28

nesday morning at 1O:30 o'clock, by
Rev. P. w. Erickson. The ring ser
vice was used. The happy couple
were attended by Miss Fay Roberts
and William Dorcey.
The groom is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. w. Dorcey, who reside north
of the city. His bride is a charming
young Ward county woman. Both
have the best wishes of host of
friends.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
Popular FoxhOlm Couple Marry.

Popular Foxholm Couple Marry.
John Hogan, the popular mail car
rier of Foxholm, and Miss Anna Flem-
ming were united in marriage at st.
Henry's Tuesday morning. A large
number of friends from Foxholm and
vicinity attended the ceremony. Mr..
and Mrs. Hogan left on the noon train
for trip east. They will be at home
to their friends at Foxholm after
Nov. 1st. The Independent extends
best wishes to these young people.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
New North Road From CITY.

The first steps towards building
new road out Of the city to the north
were taken by the city commissioners
Monday evening. They plan to con-
struct half mile of highway within
the city limits from the end of Third
street N. E., which will connect with
the section road at the north terminal.
The grade of the proposed road will
be s 3-4 per cent while on one of the
other roads it is around 10 per cent.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
wonderfu, Yield of Wheat Grass.

DR.. C. c. Nugent recently thresned
1900 bushels Of wheat grass seed from
a 40 acre field at his farm ~ miles
8 southwest of Minot. c. A: Platt sup
erintended the growing Of this crop
and al he is justly proud Of the achieve
ment. ), WI, 49,,
Illinois two years ago., sowing the
grass with wheat at the rate OF
bushel of seed to the acre. That fall
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
Norwich Man Got OF Easy.

= II. B. tombstone, from near Nor
wich, who tried the David act on .
Norwich Goliath, pleaded guilty to as
sault with a dangerous weapon and
received a sentence of one day in jail
with $40 costs. He had already been
incarcerated for three weeks In a
drunken riot, Johnstone had struck a
farmer over the head with rock
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
Sixteen BuxOm Teachers Register.
Sixteen beautiful buxOm schOo

Sixteen beautiful buxom school
teachers of the feminine persuasion
arrived from Mayville Saturday night
to participate in the registration for
the Berthold lands. They arrived dur
ing the middle Of the night and found
it impossible to secure lodging, but
whiled away the hours in as enjoy
able manner as possible until morn
ing. They declare that they will only
be too willing to live on the land in
case they secure good numbers and
several of them are not averse to
spend the remainder of their days in
North Dakota, which will be welcome
news to the many needy, cook-detest-
ing bachelors who reside out on those
broad, fertile prairies. ..
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
John Patterson Bound Over.

Y Deputy Game Warden Patterson of
Ross was bound over to the district
court, charged with assault with a
dangerous weapon. A number of the
states most prominent attorneys have
offered their services to Mr.. Patterson,
but he will have noftrouble as the mat
ter is q clear case of self defense.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
Like Hunting without a Gun.

P. J. McKone, Of Wolf Point, Mont,
writes: "This thing of being without
the Ward County Independent is like
going hunting without gun. Put me
on the list and send it along"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
Machinery for New Laundry.

Machinery for New Laundry.
Two carloads of machinery for the
Troy laundry. arrived this week and
is being installed. The laundry will
be opened in the Carroll block by c..
A., Peterson and w. j. Carroll in a
few weeks. 9Aswell isEbeing, drilled on
the property with hopes Of securing
soft water. ",''''% ':@., ~ =" ~
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
From the Minot, IN. d. Independent.
Mr. and Mrs Nels underdahl of this

From the Minot, IN. d. Independent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Underdahl of this
city and Mr.. and Mrs. Lars Johnson,
who reside on a farm south Of the
city, were married in a double we'd
ding, Dec. 80 last. Mrs. Johnson is a
sister of the groom in the other mar
riage.
Last Sunday evening and Monday
morning, little girl was born in each
Of the homes, but few hours apart.
This is a happy coincidence and the
proud parents are receiving congratu-
lations and best wishes for the two
little ladies.
The above was run in a recent issue
of the Minneapolis Daily News, thru
the courtesy Of which paper we are
permitted to run the very interesting
illustration.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28

Dorcey-Kopperman sNuptials.
Miss Edith Mae Kopperman and
Arthur Dorcey were united in mar
riage at the Presbyterian manse We'd
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
Des Laos Wheat Averaged 40 Blu.

Des Lacs Wheat Averaged 49 Blu.
S. Rubbelke of Des Laos threshed a
field of wheat this week that aver
aged 40 bushels per care, Otto Hill
men of Berwick did the threshing and
says this is the best field that he ever
threshed.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-28
ATHLETIC FIELD AT PARK.

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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-12-24
A. F. GUGSELL N. D,
Corner 18th Il Jackson ST
HOME PHONE.
The Newspaper Law.

There is no longer any reason
why any person should be a.
unwilling subscriber 20 a news.
paper.
On the refusal of subscriber
to take a newspaper from the
post office, the postmaster 10 re
CURED, under the postal laws. TO
return the same to he publisher
You are no doubt aware hat a
person who continues to accept
a paper sent him through the
mail is liable for the subscription
price, regardless of the fact
that he never subscribed for it
Or that he has ordered it stopped.
So held by the supreme court of
Iowa (103 Iowa 68D: by the sup
rene court of New Hampshire
GA N. H. 115); by the supreme
court of Delaware g Harr. 379);
by the supreme court of Wiscon-
sin (7S Wis. 1867. See Amer.
and Eng. Enc Of Law e Edit,
P. 1907. This is the law gener-
ally
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-12-24
DO Your Christmas Shopping EARLY

The above slogan in the hands
of an astute business man, chan
ed the whole practice of Christ
mas shopping and stimulated holi-
day business as nothing else
could have done. This man, with
the nerve of a Barnum and judg.
ment of a Wanamaker. grabbed
the though from the public mind
and put it into big Black Type
where HE who runs may read
in the newspaper! He backed
a popular conviction with his coli
and advertised the universal be-
lief that it would be better fol
everyone concerned if the newt
Christmas purchases were made
at once while stocks were fresh
and new and the choice and am
pile
The result not only paid the adj
'vertiser as it always does -hu'
the whole profited country beside
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-12-24
Farmers Institute.

The cambridge Township Far
mer's Institute was held at the
Court House. last Friday. The
exhibit of farm and garden
products was splendid, but the
weather conditions made for a
Door attend ance. The prize
winners were:
Best Cake Adelia Frick so
Second Margaret Bles niger 25
Best Bread Rosa Hopf 5O
Second Adelia Frick 70
Best Canned Goods Adolf Frick
so
Second Cordella Fuhs %
Best Sewing Ernestine Rams.
merger 100
Second Margaret Blessinger %
Best ten ears of corn Margaret
Blessinger !.oo
Best White ear Adam Blessing
ar 100
Best Yellow ear Louis Wonder
schmidt l w
Best Vegetable Collection Dist.
No. 4 w
Second Dist. No. 8 10
Best Coop Chickens American
Class, Clarence Frick l 90
Second Ernestine Transporter 10
Best Poultry Comsotition Mar.
garet Blessinger I.CG
Second Jos. Hopf IA
The teachers of the township
deser e all the credit for the
spirit manifested by the young
folks. The old officers were re-
elected for another term. Twenty
eight new members enrolled.