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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-06
Belgian Freed By Germans.

Berne, Switzerland-The Germans
have set at liberty and escorted into
Switzerland NJ. Theodore, president
of the Society of Barristers of Brus-
sells and the leading Belgian lawyer.
He was imprisoned year ago on
charges of characterization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-06

London.-The war office has notified
the Goa! miners Of England and Wales
that 10000 volunteer miners skilled
in tunneling and timbering-up work,
are needed for the British forces in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-06
Notice to Contractors,

Bids will be received a. NJ, May
Is, 1916, for asphalt paving on Thirty
ninth street from Fifth avenue tC
Eighth avenue
WILLIAM M'CONOCHIE.
Mayor
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-06
100000 Women to
Vote in Illinois

CHICAGO, Nos o. Nlhough pfcsi
dental, state, congressional and loca
election campaigns in all A4tr, ser,
practically closed last night, leader, o.
the various parties spent the day io,
the most part in periectlng organl1a
tion in the wards and precinct,
few OF the candidate, made spccchc,
but most OF the activity was lett to the
party workers who attended 10 detail,
that had been overlooked
Each Claims Illinois
he chairman OF both republican and
democratic committees claim the state
for the presidency by nearly 100000
Women OF Illinois will vote for ptc-i
dent for the first time tomorrow.
100000 Women TO Vote.
Party leaders estimate that the total
vote IN the state will reach 100000 ol
which 100000 will be cast this year BY
the women
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-06
BOTH CANDIDATES
HAVE WON, PARTY
CHAlRMEN ASSERT

homes today recuperating from the
long campaign, The last word sent by
them 10 the people was an expression
that each felt confident OF victory
President Wilson planned to remain
at home all day and his only activity
tomorrow will be trip to Princeton TO
vote. Tomorrow night with only the
members Of his family about him he
will receive the returns in his study al
Shadow Lawn. This morning he rcdp
many kilograms and letters from dem
ocratic leaders in various parts OF the
country all predicting his reelection
Mr. Hughes remained at his hotel
early in the forenoon but later visited
the national republican hcadQuarters.
chiefly to thank the workers there ior
their efforts, II was stated lie intended
TO drive through the parks this aitc--
noon and spend the rest OF the day at
his hotel Tomorrow he will vote m his
home district here and tomorrow night
will get the returns in his hotel rooms.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-06

Wis. r T.. ReRsn; Elmore circuit. J. +
Hendrey; Hickory circuit, Eugene Hin
ford Joiner circuit, L. r. Jones; Leon
circuit Frank Graham. Lone Grove and
Wilson. + |. Giles; Marietta, | " Arm-
strong; Ovcrbrook circuit, II J. Robin
son (Sup); Pauls Valley, e r. Mitch
ell; Ringing and Loco, j. :, Shaw;
Stratford and Gynrs j. e. Hlackwood
sulphur First church " \ GoNctt.
Nnita Avenue, G " Armstrong; ThAck .
crvillc circuit T. Il rowers; Whitehead,
Chas Mann Woodford circuit l. II
fNllngm Wynnewood. II T Gaunom
Lawton District.
j : Lamar. presiding elder Alfalfa.
A A. McClesky: Atus, W. t. witt: Ana o.
larko, j s. Sessums Ringer, j W VOL
hams, tSupD. Cement j. y Hawkins
Davidson, NJ F sullivan, Elmer, O. {.
Rice: Frederick. W II Douglass; Grand
ficldr j, II Bridges Hastings =. NJ.
sweet Hendtick. y T. stout: Indian
Work, Il NJ remplcton; iAwton. Y. s
Sattcrheld, Manitou r J. Melton; Noun
tam Park, j y parr. Randlctt, G W
J. + Mcbride: Tip'on, N H. Humphrcs.
Walter n " Nclson
conference missionary secretary. J ".
Sims; Interpreter Kicking Rird. Dclos
l"ne"oli clyde Cocoa, Sudent Yale
m,nllI,er1t}. \ l. Scales TAwton .. G.
t'N'''' l'NHNG'llsl, r. W. Myers.
Margum District
W Sims. presiding elder Blair.
L'SSc tTump'on, Rriuknlu and Deer
creek, J C. Sclvilly, Clrncgle. G. c.
W Nsun, Carter n l. shelton, DRYDEN.
W NJ Hart, surt Duke aud Red nm.
y y Mhtlock Elloradc, q. W Lewis
noetbo, } W Trovettc: Gransn and
Wlllow' Y Brooks Hobart. T. T.
Grahhm; Hollis. j. T. Gage: Lone
wolf j. B. McCombs. Maugun,. V H.
roper, Mnngum circuit j. " Martin.
Mountain View. j, H. MCCance. Martha
e. J., tanter, Olustee, H. A. stroud. "
\ nickey supt Pleasant H,l and Both
el j. C. Morris prair.c I'M and Vlck
cry, r. + Crimes Viuspn circuit II C..
President School for the Eind Musko-
gee O. W stewart conference mis-
sionary evangelist II. V. York Edo
rado.
Clinton .Di.tict.
w, l.. Anderson, presiding e.dcr Ar.
nett Clovclsne R@gan Berlin. r. n
Grover. Bethel, G A Gilbert: Butler f.
" Miller, Port r q. Cannon: Cheyrrnf.
W u Gillian CLINTON. Y. 4 phillIps
cloud chief, ". e. pr KIN Cord.r G.
Y DAVIS; Custer CITY, ". J. Stewart.
Elk city NJ r. Men; Erick. r Il. Glen,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-06
Vital Statistics
MarrlaO, Llern..

MARRIAGE License,
Thomas \. Jones. Ju wears Old and
RufN Dayton. % year sold, both of th,s
city. 49,
Grover e. walt ~ yours Old. and Mary
\. COPPER y wears old botl OF this r,tv
Bill Bailey, VI wears old and Npne,
Rohorlsoh q years Ole, both OF ms
City '
Elh"r ; TempIm 80 years I'D. AMI Mr.,
Mrgdret II Robins, - wears old both
NJ tlcy,L.nd
J Y Shen, Il ears old OF Edmond
and Edna Colby, 20 years old. Of ,hIs
city
T. S. Poole. 20 years OLD and Ruth
Rhodes, % years Old, both OF ttis CITY
John " kirk. % years old of Ma lilI.
aud Margaret Foster Y wears old. oi
lhig city
Silas Nane. % years old ard Ieruls
Mcclure, ~ wears old, both OF ,larls-
borough
Mart Hail. &c years old. and Vera phd.
er IL years old, both OF shawnee q
erths
MIR and Mrs W \ Iiilb,rt, o3u ~.
lahoma avenue gir,
Mr. AMI Mrs T. O. REID llll North
Lindsay avenue, CTR
Mr. and Mrs II Geprhatt In
West Second street, bo>.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-06
Capper Appeals
for C. o. P. Victory

TOPEKA, Kan. Nov 6-Chdrie,
Sessions, republican state Chairman. s.
sued a statement today claiming tha,
Kansas will 60 for iIuphc hy jSpo0
and viii re elect Gov Arthu appe- hy
lOOOUO Hubert Lardncr democratic
state chairman, claimed the state ior
Wilson and W G. Landsdom a, gov
crnor but did not estimate pluralitic,.
\ feature OF the last dav'> campaign
ing was a statement ht Governor Cap
per appealing lor ,uppor, tor llughc,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-06

u'h,n; frSs l.. Nourg; 'pmmon r.
G Dchew, l."cdy. W 4 Land UoclN,
6 Sumplcy SaNrc y & steele
Sentinel. =. G. Webb Taricr. Il r.
DAVIS Wcathcrfnrd, Wilmcorc kendall,
W A. Rlndlc. supt
Hooker District
II Wilson, presiding elder. Roisc.
" a. Henderson. rcNhomn n /, %rnl,
poodwcl " T.. French. Hooker y
Allgood, Tyrone, r. Taylor Liberty. -.
cleveland liegnn; La Kemp. +. G Har-
rcn, New Hope, II T. Nclgs
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-06
BISHOP REMOVES
SEVEN ELDERS;
SHAKE-UP MADE
CONTINUED From rage OneJ

the only Oklahoma City minister re
turned The list OF appointments fol
low
Oklahoma city District
NJ l. Butler presiding elder. Arcadu
aud Whestland r. A Brigham; Bhnch
ard and Washington. X. II Denny; Il
Reno, Moss Weaver Franklin. Il. G
Perry; Guthrie, Il 4 Crosby; Lexng,
ton. r. O. Callahan. Noble. A. r. car,
son; Norman, T.. r Welch: Oklahomn
city. avenue W j Richards: Ep.
worth. J. l. Henson; 81 Johns, 7. @
Jomcs, a. NJ Miller; raoli, \. L. VII.
lnns. Piedmont ana GcarJ, 7 \. Dur
ham: purcell. II = Snodgrnss; Stlws-
ter, G. c. Bnrnhardt
state commissioner charities and cor.
rcctlons. W l. MatthcNs
sunday school field secretary. ". J.
Moore
Professor Emory university, Atlanta, W
A. shelton
Y, NJ & \ secretary. $, Louis. Mo
J Ward Nelson
Chaplain Masonic Home Darling on.
okla NJ NJ Monk
chokasha District
L L. ONnby presiding elder; Alex.
J. - Kidd; Shigkasha Mission, 40 J.
Beard'n; Chickasha. l.. l. Cohen IT,
omhnchr J G. Thogmorton; Corun.
hiu Sorlugs, a I. Barnett tSup
Lindsay. G. NJ Buttrill:' Marlow. O A.
Morris. Mnysyille, T.. H. Driskill: Minco.
+ J.. blnscl Rush Springs, j. W. Can
non Ryan, G. \ German: Terral. Chr-
cnce Bounds; Tuttlc. e. e. William
son; Nerdun and Pocassct \. p VALID
rep; Naurikh, J. .. Peterson: Wood
lawn circuit j G. Calhoun: Student in
Yale University, c. ) Walker; District
evangelist, J T, Armstrong CSupD
Ardmore District,
u Snltcr, presiding elder Ardmorc.
broadway. II l. l. Morgan: Carter nvc-
nue.. ". T.. Freeman, Mission. Il. /. Ora.
ham; Rerwyn circuit, w. II Rhca; pa
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-06
Confidence Shown
by Both Leaders

st FAI T. Mlnu. Nov D-EuC l.
IWrntou, chairman of the republican
state central committee SAID earl, ,uda,
thai the tide m favor OF Hughc, in
Minnesota viii give the republican, a
greater vote than at first predicted
while Fred w Wheaton, chairman OF
the democratic committee declared that
the state will 60 democratic
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-06
Heavy Vote in
Ohio Predicted

IOLINBUN, Ono, Nov. y One oi
The heaviest vote, ever recorded in
Ohio is expected TO be cast at tomor-
row IS election " l.. Finley. democrat.
,c state chairman issued a statement
SAVING President Wilson ard the en-
tire state ticket will carry Ohio by
100000 votes, while Charles Hatfield.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-06
Twelve Speeches
for Hanly Today

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov o-Lcadcrs
OF the two major parties while they
labored over plans 10 get ont the vote
tomorrow, reiterated their claim, that
victory would come to their respective
parties IN both the state and nation
At both headquarters a record breaking
vote was predicted !. Frank Ilanly
prohibition presidential nominee. started
the wind-up day with twelve specchc,
before him
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-06
Whenever You Need General Tonic
Take Groves

! he Old STANDARD Groves TaVelcs,
chill Tonic is equally valuable as
General Tonic because 1t contains the
well known tome properties OF OUl.
NINE and IRON Soc Adv.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-06
PARTY LEADERS
CLAIM STATE ON J
EVE OF VOTING
4, ontinued from Page One }

trict, now represented by Dick 7. Nor
gan. republican, as in doubt, but late
advises indicate that 2. \. Harris
! democra, OF Blackwell will defeat
, Morgan. The tigh, made by rcpubli
/ ans IN other districts on our candi
date, has failed utterly to create any
republican sentiment E
/ As to the legislature the democratic
majority viii be maintained IN both
. branChc,
State Ticket VIII Win.
N> TO our state ticket there isn't a
doubt but that every man on the ticket
Will be elected We figure that VII
son viii run from 1000 to 10000 ahead
OF Our state ticket
We feel sure that the republican
socialist election measure and the plan
10 repeal the registration law will be
defeated BY decisive maioritlcs"
Geissler Issues Statement.
Oklahoma will give IIughc, a major.
ty OF from 5000 To 10000 said Arthur
II. Gcls,lcr, chairman OF the rcpubl,-
can state committee In addition the
republicans expect to elect the entire
state ticket and about four congress
men, declares Gcisslcr. Both state quc>-
ton, will carry 10y malorltcs iron
5000 to 10000 he say,
Vigorous Campaign.
he most vigorous campaign ever
Narcl. IN Oklahoma by the republicans
Is about TO close and wc are confident
of success, at the polls tomorrow, ne
said
Republican watchcr, a, the polls
have been instructed to be on the look
out for suspicious looking registration
receipts says Gels>lcr
Fears Ballot Shortage
We dpprehend considerable hallo'
shortage on the state measures white
the state election board claims to have
sent ont additional ballot, am afraid
tiny viii not reach the polling place,
IN tune TO he used asserted GcisSlcr.
The socialists have made cam.
ralgu OF education and appealed to the
manhood OF the electorate against mis-
representation prejudice and abuse from
the opposition said II M Sinclair,
state socialist secretary today
we have no apologize, to offer nor
none to receive MI VIC ask /, our
rights under the law and an honest
count and tabulatlon OF the vote, as
cast
Benson viii Win"
with an honestly conducted election
and a lar count OF the vote, we expect
to Carry.the state for the Benson presi-
dental electors, the state ticket and
majority Of the members OF the lcgisla.
tirc.
"Ihc fair election and fair registra-
ton laws will receive from 10000 toI
100000 maJortlcs ii the voters have a.
chance TO make an honest expression.
From reports received it seems there
viii be shortage OF ballots in many
counties IN the state, IN which event.
the No vote will be increased as tho
law is so framed that a person who.
docs not vote at all on the measure will
be counted against II"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-06

republican state chairman. predicted
tbat Hughes and the republican state
candidates will carry the state by from
o0000 to 100 n1n
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-06

Hear Hon Dcm, : Flynn at the
ONcrholscr tonight -Ady
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-06

the only Oklahoma City minister re-
turned The list OF appointments fol
low
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-06
Ardmore District.

j II Snltcr presiding elder Ardmorc,
broadway. II l. l. Morgan: Carter nvc-
nue.. W. T.. Freeman, Mission. Il. l. Ora.
nam; Berwyn circuit, w II Rhca: Ia.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-09

and the wheels of the buggy passed
over him, injuring his legs. He is suf-
fering considerable pain and the doc
tor states that it will be months be-
fore he RECEIVERS.
Victor C.. Swanson, one of the early
south prairie homesteaders, now en-
ployed by the G. NJ, will make his
headquarters in Minot. He still owns
a valuable farm south Of the city and
he is thinking of moving back in the
spring. He left Minot nine years ago
and since that time he married and
has three fine children.
D. J. Blocher has leased the Evans
stock farm of seven quarters in Torn
ing township and is moving there this
week. Mr.. Blocher has secured a
lease on the place for three years and
will engage in stock raising and gen
eral farming. The place is ideally sit
uated for this work. Mr.. Blocher has
35 head of stock and will soon invest
in more.
H. E. Smith and brother, O. R.
Smith, motored from Joplin, Mont,
their present home, to this city where
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-09

they visited relatives and old friends
and transacted business. H. E. Smith
moved to Montana some years ago and
he is making big success Of farming.
He threshed wheat this year that av-
eraged 46 bushels and flax, rs bushels.
George Weber, who recently bought
the old Martin Anderson ranch COM
prising four quarters in the hills south
of Berthold, was in the city the first
part of the week. Mr.. Weber bought
the ranch at the right price and is in
ideal position to make good money
from stock. He has plenty of water
and hay meadow that cuts Its tons
annually.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-09

daughter, Jean, motored to Minot last
Wednesday, taking with them Mrs.
Baker and Mrs. Updike and son, Este.
Quite a number of Highland people
attended the speaking at Sawyer last
Thursday evening.
Ross Nelson finished plastering the
church last Saturday.
Barney Pitkin and family visited at
the home of r. w. Beighle Sunday
afternoon.
Orley Brazell left Thursday for
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-09
MINOT And VICINITY

Attorney Dudley Nash left for Min
uleapolis today.
James Dale of Lansford was a MI
not business visitor Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. C. Banks of Lans-
ford spent Sunday in this city.
Mrs. L. M. Mitchell of Anamoose
was Minot visitor over Monday
night.
John Wallin has erected modern
barn on his farm west of the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Miller OF Gran
Vile visited Minot friends Tuesday.
Mr.. Miller, who is an old-time Mis-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-09

warmer climate. He intends spending
a short time at his home in Indiana
and then go to Florida.
Estle Updike and Gladys Lone each
underwent an operation at DR.. Cars
last week.
F. M. Long and family visited at the
j. C. Colburn home Sunday afternoon.
Clarence Bivins and Everett Bunker
helped at the mine this week.
H. J. Ritter entertained his father
last Tuesday evening.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-09
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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-09

BURNQUIST REELECTED.
j. A. A. Burnquist, republican, was
reelected governor Of Minnesota by a
decisive plurality.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-09

O O o o o o 8 9 o o @ @ @ (" o o @
@ EAST HIGHLAND O
@ @ o @ @ @ 9 @ @ o @ @ O o @ @ o
Elizabeth Reed visited Minot last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Bunker and
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-09

VIM. Glib, ST., the old-time Mount
rail county stockman, who was severe
ly injured short time ago, has been
removed from the Stanley hospital to
his home at Brookbank. His condition
is causing some alarm. He was hold
ing wild horse when the animal
plunged, throwing him to the ground
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-11

'Nation and approving of the American plan
of League to Enforce Peace says Cappers Weekly.
'What proposes large league be formed to
force peace.
The nation without waiting for the disputed
matter to reported by commission inquiry to be opposed
bv all the member nations with economic pressure"
Trade the Objectionable nation not permitted
to securities member countries negotiate loans
can its citizens their ports and so
pressure fails then the member nations unite in bring
ing military force to bear
'This is plan which has of all proposed meth
DDS received responsible officials mpor
nations.
League Enforce Peace is not complete pro-
gram skeleton plan outline comprising than
statement it hoped accomplish detailed ons
tuition.
Practically everything critics bring forward against be
Incorporated
has only opened but the arguments pro-
Of league have several knoy obstacles
complete agreement reached
adopted black white for universal peace treaty.
1T triumph for the supporters Of the League Enforce
Peace that they have been able enlist the English
French ministers in such project
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-11
Foibles of Literary Men

Philadelphia Inquirer: Keats liked
red pepper on his toast.
Dickens was fond Of wearing jewel
~.
Joaquin Miller nailed all his chairs
to the wall.
Edgar Allan Poe slept with his cat
and was inordinately proud of his
feet
Daudet wore his eyeglasses when
asleep.
Thackeray used to lift his hat when
ever he passed the house in which he
wrote, Vanity Fair.
Alexander Dumas, the younger,
bought new painting every time he
had a new book published.
Robert Louis Stevenson's favorite
recreation was playing the flute in
order, as he said, to tune up his
ideas.
Robert Browning could not sit still
With the constant shuffling of his feet
holes were worn in the carpet.
Longfellow enjoyed walking only al
sunrise or sunset, as he said his
sublimest moods came upon him al
these times.
Hawthorne always washed his hands
before reading a letter from his wife
He delighted in poring over old
advertisements In the newspaper files
Oliver Wendell Holmes used to carry
a horsechestnut in one pocket and q
potato in another to ward off rheuma-
tism.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-11
MONDAY, DECEMBER II, 1915.
AN ANr1-poRK BARREL MOVEMENT.

Should president Of the United States have the power "
constitutional amendment separate items of appropriation
bllsi
That is the question which referendum vote Will be taken
throughout country the Chamber Of Commerce OF the Ute
States with which the Fargo Commercial club affiliated
There are many Of American politics who beeVe tht
ch authority vested president would be of the heaviest
blows nqtous system of pork barrel egauon
Under the the president not veto any
section Of measure either approve reject the act IN
its entirety.
This has of the worst abuses of modern legislation
Before money expended by department of the gov
enen it authorized appropriated by congress- IL Is
OF course imperative this be provided otherwise the
machinery Of be kept 1t has become
the custom to rders to these appropriation bills Pet
measures which gotten past the president IN any other
way added appropriation bills The president is compelled
to sign the entirety and these rders are thus
enacted into the law of the land
If the president any separate item in measure it
would very largely put end to this practice
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-11

The public playground is having it's inning in Fargo at the
time The lack Of outdoor department
been keny felt here for time and there has strong
drcurrnt public sentiment favor Of definite The
coming of Mr. Morrison commissioner of of the city
Winnipeg has cryzed this sentiment and it is probable that
result of his visit something will be done provide this city with
well-organized playground movement
public Fairgrounds the boys girls
Of the community only makes them physically
teaches them that they individual community
and develops the community spirit 1t
unemployed takes them of the temptation something
wrong.
The boy girl who has place play his
restless energy into channel and usually
mischief
The public Fairgrounds should be all year PROPOSE
ion especially in this northern country
Mr. Morrison does not Fargo with spun theories
He telling the citizens Of this city something the actual
tca results Of the playground
npeg subject about which Fargoan who takes in
erest in the welfare OF his city, should be pleased