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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02
Oakland Dealers
Have Fine Prospects
NYRE & OSWALD ARE STOCKED
WITH ALL OAKLAND MODELS
did NICE BUSINESS IN 1915.

Nyre g. Oswald handle the Oakland
cars exclusively and they have full
line of demonstrating cars at their
salesroom in this city.
Clarence Nyre is manager of the
business and his partner is A. c. Os-
wald.
They have the Six roadster and
touring car; the Four touring car and
the Eight touring car. In this issue,
an attractive advertisement tells about
these various models.
The Oakland is a splendid car, we'll
made and exceedingly attractive. The
selection is varied and the Oakland is
certain to meet with the approval of
the buyers.
The firm started in business late last
year, yet disposed of FL cars, the ag-
gregate value of which was $17,850,
and could have done more business
but could not get the cars. This year
they have placed orders for a large
number of Oaklands, but are quite
certain that the supply will not meet
the demand.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02
INDIAN MOTORCYCLES
ARE VERY POPULAR

Hodgman & Boedecker, on First St.
S. w., have the agency in this terri
tory for the Indian Motorcycle. The
Indian is the original motorcycle, and
first appeared in 1901. The firm of
Hodgman & Boedecker consists of
John Hodgman, cashier of the Armour
& Co. plant in this city, and Henry J.
Boedecker, formerly in the employ of
the Northern Pacific railroad at their
general offices in St. Paul. Mr.. Boe-
decker gives his entire time to the
sales department. Last year this firm
sold rs motor cycles up to September.
This years sales indicate that at least
100 per cent more motorcycles will be
sold than in 1915. The popularity of
the motorcycles, particularly since
the advent of the side car attachment,
has grown to such an extent that they
are as popular as the cheaper makes
of automobiles, owing to their lower
operating cost and the general expense
of up-keep. At the Indian agency, in
addition to the motorcycles, bicycles
are handled, including the ones with
the Smith motor Wheel a new fea-
ture in bicycledom which is rapidly
growing into favor among enthusiasts
of cycling. One local owner of a
Smith motor wheel makes trip of
80 miles weekly when the roads are
good, on his way to and from his
place Of employment.
The motor cycle industry bids fair
to assume proportions second only to
the automobile industry. 'Messrs.
Hodgman & Boedecker will give dem
onstrations daily turnout the week of
the Auto Show and visitors are COR
daily invited to call at their sales
rooms and inspect their lines.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02
Buick Sales Will
Total Half Million
EBY & YOUNG HAVE ASSUR-
ANCES THAT THEIR 1916 BUSI-
NESS WILL REACH THIS HIGH
= MARK.

The firm Of Eby & Young, distrib-
utors of Buick cars are among the
most prominent dealers in automobiles
in the northwest. During their three
years in the business their sales have
reached three-quarters of million
dollars. The season of 1915 was the
banner year for Buick sales to date,
this one agency distributing 268 cars
valued at 100000. For the year 1916
their contract calls for 400 cars, hav-
ing an approximate value of $464 500.
These figures speak volumes for the
popularity of the Buick and indicate
also a highly efficient sales force.
Messrs. Eby & Young are now nego-
tiating for 100 additional cars, as
practically every car of the original
quota has been sold-twenty four cars
being sold already this week.
Never in the history of the automo-
bile industry has there been such a
demand for cars of standard make.
When it is understood that 1886 Buick
cars have been sold by this firm for
delivery during the months of March
and April, even novice will be able
to conceive something of the stupen-
dous proportions to which Buick sales
have reached. Even second hand cars
are being nabbed up as fast as taken
in. Purchasers, in many instances, are
paying spot cash for cars in order to
insure delivery. This may be attirb-
uted to the fact that considerable ap-
prehension is felt regarding the in
dustrial situation.
The Buick company will build $4,000
cars this year. This means a produc-
ton of $50 cars per working day. The
Buick factory is in operation both day
and night, three shifts of operatives
being employed. The Buick plant is
probably the most perfectly equipped
and the largest manufacturing plant
in the world.
The salesroom and garage operat-
ed by Messrs. Eby & Young are To-
Gated on Third Ave. S. w. and known
under the name of The Motor Inn.
They cover territory consisting of
twelve counties in northwestern
North Dakota and have 38 branch
dealers handling accessories and parts
in addition to Buick cars.
One fact of more than passing in
terest to those who follow the trend
of events in the automobile world is
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02
$4,000 Blaze at the
Minot Auto Company
FIRE STARTING FROM FURNACE
GOT INTO THE STOCK ROOM
DAMAGE COVERED BY 1NSUR-
ANCE-BUSINESS NOT INTER-
RUPTED.

The Minot Auto Co. Suffered a &c.,
900 loss by fire Wednesday afternoon.
The blaze started in the furnace room
and spread to the stock room above,
burning large amount Of accessories.
Some of the Offices were flooded by the
fremen in putting out the fire.
The autos were all run out, but the
fire did not get into the garage, ma
chine shops or salesroom. The radia-
tors in some Of the machines were
ruined on account of the water freez-
ing, but the insurance covered all of
this damage as we'll as the damage
done by the flames.
The company is doing business just
the same and the repairs are already
being made. The fire did not get
near the salesroom, which will be in
readiness for the auto show next week.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02
WILL E. HOLBEIN,

Will E. HOLBEIN,
Secretary of the Association of Com
merce, who is the moving spirit"
in the Northwestern North Dakota
Automobile Show. Mr.. Holbein is
a glutton for hard work. He has
tackled this proposition as he has
all others with vim that spells
success.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02

that at least one seven passenger car
is included in every car of autoes ship
ped to dealers-another straw which
indicates that the better class, higher
priced, standard cars are coming into
their own.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02
Sold 26 Harley Davidsons Last Year.

A. E. Boynton, the Harley-Davidson
motorcycle dealer, did a great stroke
Of business last year and he will I'M
doubtedly sell great many more
machines this season. He disposed of
26 of the Harley-Davidsons in 1915,
the total business amounting to about
$4,000 He has already sold six this
year. He is selling better machine
this year for less money.
The Harley-Davidson Co. has per-
fected the only successful electric
lighted model.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02
THE BATES STEEL MULE.

The Champlin Implement Co. makes
an announcement this week concern
ing the Bates Steel Mule, the farm
tractor which they are selling. The
Steel Mule is said to be a fine engine
for all classes of blowing and is espec-
tally good in wet soil. 1t develops 80
h. p. at the belt and is one-man out
fit. The Steel Mule will be shown
during the auto show.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02
Figures Run Up
Into the Millions
MINOT DEALERS IN 1915 SOLD
1899 AUTOMOBILES, VALUED
AT 5000, 100000.

The Independent secured these fig
ures at the cost of a great deal of
time and we can say that they are
authentic. A representative of this
paper visited each dealer who did bus
mess here in 1915 and secured these
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-03-02

HIGHER PRICES FOR
AUTOS, DEALERS SAY.
Auto dealers say they are certain
the price Of cars will be advanced
soon. They have been notified by the
factories that when the advance is
made, it will occur without notice.
The Detroit times., 1916-10-16
Democratic Candidate
Will Vote For Pro-
hibitiOn
WRITES NOTE TO
c. w. GARFIELD
Urges Election of Leg
islature Favorable to
Dry Cause

GRAND RAPIDS, Oct 10 Edwin
+. Sweet. Democratic candidate for
governor, has come out squareiy for
prohibition His stand on this
question is made in reply 10 a letter
addressed TO him, oct. 3, b. Charles
W. Garfield, OF Grand Rapids
Mr. Sweets reply in part says
my Dear Mr.. Garfield Your let
ter OF the Gfth instant asking my
views ON the statewide prohibition
Is In no sense an intru-
sion. Every candidate for Office
ought 10 be willing 20 frankly state
how he stands ON such questions.
and have no hesitation in saving
10 YOU that upon this amendment !
shall vote Yes on the so.called
home rule amendment I shall vote
No Tho latter vote Is no less I'm.
uortant than the former
III f. also most important that
state senators and representatives
be elected who Viii I'm good faith
enact the legislation necessary 10
carry out The purpose - those who
vote for the stata-wide amendment" "
The Detroit times., 1916-10-16
Japan and Russia OBJ
ject to Railway
Concessions
PEKIN CONFIRMS
RUMORED ACTION
American Companies
Had Secured Rights
For Work

WASHINGTON, oct, l6.-The
Chinese embassy today officially
confirmed Pekin reports that the
Japanese and Russian governments
have protested against the railway
and canal rights concessions 10 The
American International corporation
OF New York and the Siems-Carey
company. OF ST Paul, MINI.
Embassy officials would not dis
cuss the protests. hut Il Is believed
they have been laid before the state
department
Dr. V. X Wellington Koo. Chi
nese minister. called on Secretary
Lansing today and presented per
sonal letter from President Ii Yuan
Hung Of China telling of his in
auguration, following the death OF
Yuan Shi Kai
The Detroit times., 1916-10-16
Erie and Union Pacific
Heads Support His
Policies
NEWS BRINGS JOY
TO SHADOW LAWN
Optimism Prevalent In
Democratic Head
quarters

CHICAGO. Oct. President
f. d. Underwood. Of the Erie rail.
road, IL for President Wilson's re-
election.
Approving the same idea held by
Judge Goveu. OF tho Union Pacific,
Underwood said I'm an interview
published today that the Democratic
party had achieved the seemingly
impossible and o. worthy OF a iuc.
ther trial"
While opposed 70 Wilson on the
oighthour railroad law. Underwood
declared the president had shown
honest motives and he pointed out
that the Republicans also stand for
an eight hour lay
As for the outlook for prosperity.
AS pledged by the Republicans. Tn.
derwood said u am not carried
away by the statements and prom.
ises that any political parton, r.
outs makes" He expressed himself
1s not holding tho view that VII
son had oppressed big business.
The Detroit times., 1916-10-16
lNnrcinI 90 Ihr IIm..l

LONDON, ont. Oct rs one
month ago to-day Old Man Ontario
closed every liquor manufacturing
and drinking place IN the province.
In this short time fundamental cor.
h.tions from the pubIil standpoint
have been yitally affected. and for
The public good Even the hotelmcu
Who were hoping against hope that
the Hearst guvernm6 nj would mod-
ify the law az the opening of the
legislature and grant them conces.
sions by which they hoped 20 re-
cover he throat hold they rave had
Tor years. are admitting that the sa-
loon rs gone forever The people OF
Ontario. the men and women whose
sons and brothers are batting in the
trenches OF Europe, have had their
eyes opened az never before 20 what
n means 20 have th" country free
from the menace OF tie bar and they
kill never consent % -rclLrn- IA for
Der conditions
Perhaps The most encouraging fea
lure 10 a situation that grows
brighter every day is the rigid on
torcemcnt of The law When Tho
Hearst government said the bars
were 10 close it meant it Some Of
the liquor people thought ~ didn't
and started blind pigs \ few days
ago a former bartender. j. Mcintosh,
tried 10 operate a blind pig in hi'
home \ couple Of soldiers tipped
CONTINUED on Page Thirteen
The Detroit times., 1916-10-16
Woman and Child Are
Victims of Latest
Accidents
LATTER WAS ON
WAY TO SCHOOL
Vi. {. Trains RespOn-
sible For Both
Fatalities

Dctroit's list of deaths from grade
crossing accidents was swelled by
Cne more Monday morning. when
the life OF young school girl was
snuffed out at death trap AZ tho
Michigan Central railroad tracks
and tlcrkimer-rd. and another school
girl. sister 81 the slain child was
Injured m tho accident that cost heI
sisters ne
irene BolahasE, nine years old.
was the child victim 81 Detroit's
negligence In the matter of proper
enforcement ~ grade crossing pro
lection Her sister. Elizabeth 10
wears old, H. in the west branch Of
Harper hospital, unconscious and IN
a serious condition
The girls. who i've AZ 40 300 Car
bon pl.. were on their uay 10 school
when the accident happened They
attempted 30 cross the tracks in the
path Of an oncoming Michigan Cen
trail passenger train. but mis- iudg
irg It's speed were struck and hurI-
ID 10 one side by Ia" engine
The dead girls skull VAS frac.
turcd Hcr sister suffered serlon,
injuries about the head and may not
recover The father of the chill
drcn 's an cmployc OF The Solyay
company
There are no gates az The Hcrki
mer.rd crossing
SUNDAYS grade crossing toll Was
the lifc OF Mrs Mary Kacemarke,
Sc years old. 40 PSI Williams ST.
Igush hnnnaff ;,
tho wheels ~ n train when she at
tempted 20 cross tho tracks Of the
Michigan Central railroad ~ Bu
chanan-st Mrs Kaccmarke was 70.
turning from a grocery store and. AS
she started 20 cross the tracks. be
came confused as trains from both
directions bore down upon her In
attempting to avoid one sho stepped
I'm front ~ the other and WAS run
down Both legs were severed and
she suffered other injuric. that re-.
suited fatally.
The Forest-ave. and Dequindrc-st.
crossing, whero ~ persons lost their
lives I'm the recent grade crossing
horror. was tho scene uf another
accident Sunday night In which
Mrs Frank ! Hall No 7s6 Con
cord-avc. was injured and n number
Of passengers were badly shaken M.
4 CroSs.town street car In charge
of Motoruan Louis Flotto. who had
had but i've days experience as n
n. l. r. employe. was derailed AZ
the crossing because the motorman
did not know that he was approach.
ING derailer. according TO police
reports. Mrs Hall was able to 20
bone.
The Detroit times., 1916-10-16
STREET RAILWAY
MEN INDORSE
THE PRESIDENT

Organized street railway employees
have indoraod the candidacy OF
President Woodrow Wilson, and res.
outions which are said 20 express
Tho sentiment OF 1900 car mon IN
Detroit. 5000 IN Michigan, and lO0-
600 thruoui the nation, have been
adopted The resolutions read as
follows
whereas tho American labor move
mont rcproscufed hV the American
Federation ~ Labor had sought fed
eral anti-iu 'uucfiCu legi gislatiOn and
other liheratiuE laws FOR years and
Whereas. tho labor movement de-
termined 20 and did adopt a policy
~ I'm politics ~ support those who
would RupDort pure and progressive
prinCiplcH'D and
Whereas. tho Nu1rtcan Federation
~ Ia hOr In its conventions and eN-
ecutive Counscls plac" dthcsc prin-
clples before tho two large political
parties aud President Wilson has
through his eGorts were adopted a.
the law 81 the land. such legislation
as the eight hour law for rnilroad
men and federated employees. CLAYTON
antitrust law. Ecamcn's act federal
workmcu's compensation law. child
labor law. industrial relations com
mis7ion has saved az from swr and
prumpted peace and prosperity snd
Whereas. the Republican candidate
foT president Charles r. IIuRheR IL
cpudcmniug tho methods pursued bv
Tho presideut In keeping this country
ont ~ war, a. we'll Rs tho methods
he has pursued I'm securing the pas-
sREe n these laws, now therefore hc
N
Wcsolt cd that we endorse Wood
row Wilson for recollection as presi-
dent ~ the United states. and be il
further
Resolved that Tho secretary of this
orEnnizntou notify organized labor
~ this state - 0Ur action
The Detroit times., 1916-10-16
Sawinski Swears Troll
ley Prevented Lower
ing of Gates
is PATHETIC
FIGURE ON STAND
Grand Trunk EmplOye
Repudiates His Earlier
Statements

Stoop- grey-haired, the
look of frightened. wondering child
IN his face, Valentine Sawinski
walked with tagging step 20 the wit
ness stand before Coroner Rothach
or and a jury Monday morning, and
there be told tho story OF man no
longer able 20 do manual labor
whose efforts 20 support his family
thru any kind OF work, led him only
into deepest tragedy.
Sawinski his hands clasped tight
y except when ne was stroking them
thru his jumbled hair in his nery.
BUSINESS, tried - tell a connected
narrative OF his work as watchmsn
al the Forest-aye. crossing OF the
Grand Trunk railroad work
which lasted two days and ended
on the night OF Sunday. oct l.,
when n freight train and a Cross.
town car came together AT the cross
ing crushing ont the lives OF pas
scnEsrs
No Longer Wanted.
Sixty four years old. unable to
read. write or speak English. Saw
lnski admitted thru AL interpreter.
that he was no lonEer wanted. even
a. tho task of swinging a pick or
shovel or welding a broom. There
vas nevertheless note OF pride
in his pleading voice when he said
Il was A. for any work when
was Young But that is not now
Thruout the Investigations follow.
ing the wreck Sawinsk generally
has been declared the one outstand.
ing figure guilty ot negligence, for
IL was agreed that the gates At the
crossing were not down. when the
car started on Is fateful way over
The crossing
The aged gate.tender admitted on
the stand that he had not lowered
the gate. but IN n -tangle- az excited
explanatory remarks. he made Il
known that he did not have time 20
lower the gates or sound the warn
ing gong in his tower
Hc sav tho train a half.block 10
tContinued on Page TvelVeb
The Detroit times., 1916-10-16
THE WEATHER

Detroit md vIctnIt,i Moudny might,
rains TucsdRy. partly ci0udNi fresh
to strong weStcrl, winds.
Lower Nicbirnni Rnin tonightt
fursduy, partly cioudi; fresh 10
strong southwest Co northwest winds
Upper Lakes strong south to west
winds, except west and northwest on
West superiori probably n moderate
gate. Rain tonight on MICHIGAN md
Huroni rain or snow on ~upcriOrt
Tuesday, Pnrtly cloudy. Nurthvc~t
.torm warning displayed Ot3p y. va.
Duluth to HouRhtOn, and Southwe~t
storm warning on Lakes Michigan
and Huron mud balance of Lake 80
pcrior.
Lower Lakes Increasing south and
southwest winds. becoming strouG 10
cloudy tonight and Tue-dayg probn-
The Detroit times., 1916-10-16
REVEALS
DOUBLE LIFE

The arrest Of Albert Graham.
teamster. 40 e Jones-st.. on a
charge of non.support Monday, re
yealed a double lIfe extending over
a period of several years ~ the
Iones-st. address. Graham resided
with Mrs Emma Graham. who be
Iioved she was his lawful wife
Graham. IL is said. divided his time
between Detroit and Ann Arhor.
where bis FIRST wife. Mrs. Mary
Graham lives in a homo provided
and maintained by him
Graham is sa'i 20 have explained
his absences 20 his Detroit wife by
saving that his work took him ont
of The city on his last trip to
Ann Arbor 10 yas gone longer than
usual and Mrs. Graham 80 g. he
uoyinc he had deserted her secured
warrant for hls arrest ON n
charge ~ nourupport Detectives
traced him TO Ann Arhor, where he
was found az the home OF wife No
Graham IS In tho county inil
awaiting examination Wednesday
The charge against him probably
will hc changed 10 blgamy
Five thousand taxlcabs are id'e
g. London .'.-u.e so many drivers
have lotueu the Colors.
The Detroit times., 1916-10-16
Girl Lured to Vice
Fails at Suicide;
Wants to BE Good

Evelyn Smith, 10 years old and
attractive in spite Of swollen lips
and eyes, lies on = receiving hospi.
tai bed, big tear drops coursing
down her wan checks
Evelyn-her real namc is closely
guarded came 10 Detroit from New
York after a quarrel with her faith.
or. she found work in a drug store
but she fell a victim to The wilcs OF
woman who talked OF things
carefully calculated 10 excite
young girls fancy. The woman
knew where Evelyn could meet nice
uen 10 break her hours OF loncli.
ness. She also knew where fine
clothes could be had without any
trouble
Evelyn went with the woman.
The receiving hospital bed is tho re.
suit Evelyn little know whittier
She was going After the dragnet
had enneshod her but had failed
10 crush out her womanly modesty,
she decided 20 Kill herself. She
would end her shame with poison.
Pat the poison burned my mouth
and | spit 1t out" explained the
girl 10 those who were ministering
10 her. This tells the story of Eve
lyn's recovery She will be discharg
ed from The hospital in day or so.
"Can they make mo stay there II
don't want to-" is tho question
now on TveIyn's mind Shc wants
60 escape the dragnet that Will be
epread outside the shielding doors
of the hospital She wants 10 write
20 her mother and "be good Social
seryice workers viii give her a
helping hand.
The Detroit times., 1916-10-16
SUPERVISORS OF
ANTRIM COUNTY
FOR PROHIBITION

TRAVERSE CITY. Mich oct
16.-The Antrim county board of
supervisors has adopted a strong
resolution declaring FOR state
wide prohibition The resolution
dds.
This board is opposed 20 tho
called home rule amendment
"a will use IT'S influence 10 de-
eat such amendment"
The Detroit times., 1916-10-16
Ru RORERT j BENDER.

INIVT IOTT'SVVNVfNI INITrI TTFYVI
LONG BRANCH y. j., oct rs
Statements by r D. Underwood
president of ihc Erie railroad. and
Robert : Lovett. chairman ~ the
board of the Union Pacific railroad.
mdorsing President Wilson ond dis
putting claims that the president act
cd with political eNpcdicncy when
he forced through congress the
IContinued on pnEr- Tvrtvrt
The Detroit times., 1916-10-16

ONION, oct. 16.-Alded by.
liquid fire and heavy csnronading
the Germans launched an unusually
heavy attack against the Schwaben
redoubt position, north OF Thiepyal.
last night bat were repulsed with
heavy losses, Gen Haig reported to-
day
South Of the Ancre the Germans
shclled British positions heavily at
intervals thruout the night. North
of Courcclette a small enemy bomb.
ing attack was ropulsed
Northeast IF Ypres. southeast OF
ST. Eloi and east Of Ploeg-st.. Brit
ish detachmcnts entered enemy
trenches, innictins casualties and
taking prisoners
The Detroit times., 1916-10-16
MUSICIAN ENDS
LIFE IN SHED

Claude II Lang. 35 years old. No
as Trumhdllayca well-known mu
sicmn. was found dead In n shed I'm
the rear ~ Joseph Watkins home.
No. 37s Woodhridge-st. Sunday AZ.
ternoon. Coroner RothaChor, who
Investigated the case. found that
Lang had s.raagled hImtelf by
twisting n coro around his neck with
the aid of n stick.
Louis Blooken. No. COZ Lincoln.
ave. took n dose OF poison in mis-
take for medicine early Monday
morning He was taken 10 the re-
ceiving hoerral whore he died.
The Detroit times., 1916-10-16
TEUTONS TURN JETS OF LIQUID FIRE
AGAINST BRITISH TRENCHES IN Vain
EFFORT TO RETAKE LOST RED0UBT
IF You Want to Vote NoU. 7,
Register Before 9:3OP.M. Tuesday

November election and have not register
qualify
or 20 allowed
After that
There viii be the
usual eleven
third floor of the
election Detroit
hand II who shall
be the mayor and you
will have no say n whether the shall dry.
The Detroit times., 1916-10-16
Billy Will Preach to
Women Only At
Both Services
THE SCORE no DATE

The entire Billy Sunday tab
ernacle has been reserved for
Tuesday night, Oct p. BY the
Masons of Wayne county and
II is expected that az least TO-
600 Masors viii attend c. v
Smith, worc1ip'ul commando Of
kilwinnine lodge. closed Il deal
with the Sunday party Monday
noon. whereby the seats viii be
held fcr Masons until O'Clock,
after whic1 the general public
viii De admitted . there is any
room left
Tnc Masovs viii not 60 In re-
gala and viii nave no bands
There viii be delegations from
Trenton. plymouth. Bellevue,
Flat Rock. Wayne, Redford.
Wyardotte, Dearborn. North.
willie and Highland Park