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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-04-27

The Independent feels
that Mr. Anderson has made a very
capab BILE official. 1t is a hard matter
to conduct the affairs Of the county
to the perfect satisfaction of every
body, because. men have different
ways of conducting their own busi-
ness affairs, but in the main, Mr.. An
derson has given very good satisfac-
ton. He has been strictly honest
and honorable in all of his dealings,
but he does not take any credit for
that, considering that he has only
been doing his duty. Had Mr.: An
derson so desired, he could easily be
reelected to the board, but he can no
longer afford to give his services in
this capacity, considering the low
wages that a commissioner receives.
Mr.. Anderson wants to be elected
clerk of the District Court. He is
perfectly capable Of handling the
work and a better man for the place
could not be found in the county.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-04-27
w. d. Benton Cannot Recover.

The Independent regrets to learn
that w. D. Benton, the Great North
ern train master, who was terribly
injured when he fell from a thirty
foot bridge near Niobe several weeks
ago, is growing steadily worse at St..
Paul, where he was taken for treat
ment, and it is said that there are no
chances for his recovery. He has
been in an unconscious condition since
the accident. An operation was per-
formed on his head and it was found
that there was water on the brain.
Mr.. Benton has resided in Minot for
years.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-04-27
MAXWELL PROVIDES
THRILLER FOR MOVIES
STOCK TOURING CAR, WITH
THREE PASSENGERS, LEAPS
CHASM 33 FEET WIDE-SPEC-
TACULAR PICTURE FILMED
WHEN DIRECTOR FINDS THE
AUTO TO STAND STRAIN.

The most spectacular automobile
action picture yet obtained by ca
mera, was filmed recently near Santa
Barbara, CAL, where the studios Of
the American Film Company are To-
Gated, when a Maxwell stock touring
car leaped a chasm thirty-three feet
wide and twenty-one feet deep. 1t
landed safely on the other side with
fourteen feet to spare, the total dis
tance Of the flight being forty-seven
feet. Three passengers were carried
on the perilous journey. Another re-
markable tribute to Maxwell sturdi-
ness is contained in the fact that none
of the passengers were injured and
the car was unharmed.
The car was driven 1000 feet on a
temporary board incline to give it
the momentum necessary for it's long
leap through the air. Albert Thomp-
son, one of the film actors. who was
driving the car, said it had attained
a speed Of fifty miles an hour when it
left the incline built on the approach
side of the gulf.
A large crowd was on hand to watch
the performance and the majority of
IHc OillOOhelS pl SulSleu Cllc cApeIl-
ment would end in disaster.
Crowd Is Anxious.
When the flying Maxwell shot off
the incline into the air, everyone held
his breath in an agony of suspense.
But their forebodings were not justi-
fed. The car shot through the air,
upward and onward, describing a
graceful arc and landing squarely on
the roadbed, fourteen feet beyond the
brink Of the gorge.
To film the scene, P. G. Lynch,
studio manager for the American Film
Co., found a chasm that had been
created by a washed-out bridge over
the Las Posas creek, on the CANA
rillo ranch, near Camarillo, Cal. Mr..
Lynch made conscientious investiga-
ton in an effort to obtain a car that
would meet all requirements in speed,
strength and dependability. His Sc
lection was the Maxwell, and the wis
dom of his choice is indicated by the
success of the venture, by the fact
that none of the three picture actors
were injured and that the car with
stood the tremendous shock without
as much as spring clip being bro
ken.
Woman In Car.
In the car beside Mr.. Thompson
were Juanita Hansen and Jack Little,
of the "Flying A" Company. When
the car landed on the other side of
the gorge, it continued on it's way up
the road, until it was brought to a
stop by it's daring driver.
Az nroof Of the ease with which
car and passengers withstood the haz-
ardous experiment, the movie actors
Immediately drove back to the city in
the same car in which they made their
automobile fight.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-04-27
Fatteninp 800 Steers

James Scofeld, who has been feed
ing nearly 500 head of two-year-old
steers at his farm south of the city,
during the winter, sent them to the
range Monday. They will fatten on
the nutritious grasses during the sum-
mer months and in the fall will be fed
on silage for several weeks, then mar
keted as three-year-olds. Mr.. Sco-
field fed them nearly 900 tons of en-
silage during the winter and when
they are ready for market, they will
be in prime condition.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-04-27
HALVORS0N TO RUN
IS n. D. PREDICTION
CANDIDATE FOR
--GOVERNOR EXPECTED TO RE-
TIRE in HIS FAVOR.

Minneapolis Journal: "Halvor L.
Halvorson will be the democratic NOM
inee for governor in North Dakota"
is The prediction Of G. S. Wooledge,
Minot attorney and chairman of the
Ward county democratic committee,
who is at the Dyckman hotel.
"Mr. Halvorson will have a united
democratic party behind him." contin-
ued Mr.. Wooledge, "and the conditions
look better for his election than they
did before the first election of John
Burke. With Burke running for the
senate we will have a strong team"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-04-27

then too late to stop the train. The
body was struck by the wooden beam
that extends out from in front of the
pilot and he received such a blow
that he was thrown fully 35 feet
ahead and to one side.
The body was picked up at the bot
tom Of the grade 20 feet south OF the
track. He never knew what had
struck him.
The left leg had been broken, the
left hand cut, and the head was some
what disfgured. The forehead had
been scratched and cut, there were
scalp wounds and there was one
wound at the base of the skull below
the right ear, sufficient in itself to
cause death.
The city auto truck was rushed to
the scene Of the accident almost i'm
mediately by Chief Dougherty, Officer
Darby and Fire Chief O'Leary. The
train, which was stopped as quickly
as possible, backed to where the body
lay. In the absence of Coroner Doe,
who lives at Kenmare, Justice John
Lynch was summoned, and he secured
the names of the witnesses to use in
the inquest which he held the follow
ing day. Chas. Norton was the en-
gineer and H. H. Rice, the conductor.
The train was delayed for an hour on
account of the unfortunate affair.
The body was taken to Rowan's
morgue and prepared for burial, after
certain data had been secured.
Mr.. Youngkin was fine old gen.
tleman and leaves a large number of
friends. For years he was employed
as carpenter, but Of late years had
not been able to take very active
part in affairs. He leaves a wife and
nine children, all grown. Clayton
Youngkin and Mrs. Albert Botz re-
side in this city.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-04-27
FULLER GOES EAST
FOR DODGE CARS
NORTHWEST MOTOR co. UN-
ABLE TO SUPPLY DEMAND FOR
THESE POPULAR CARS.

F. N. Fuller of the Northwest Mo-
tor Co. left Wednesday for Detroit,
Michigan, to confer with the Dodge
Brothers in reference to supplying
the Northwest Motor Co. with IS or
20 carloads more of Dodge cars. AL
though the season has just opened,
the firm are already behind in their.
orders for Dodge cars. Mr.. Fuller
informs a representative of the Inde-
pendent that the demand for cars this
year is unprecedented, agencies which
handled five or six cars last year
have already sold as high as II cars
and have orders booked for more. In
spite Of heavy shipments which the
Northwest Motor Co. have received
so far this spring, they haven't a sin
gle touring car in stock today. Mr..
Fuller is in hopes that by visiting the
factory personally and laying the sit
uation before the officers Of the COM
pany he may be able to increase their
allotment of 500 cars to at least 600,
which will be good news indeed to the
Dodge dealers thruout this territory.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-04-27
Nonstop Maxwell In Arizona.

The nonstop Maxwell, holder of the
worlds record of $4,000 miles without
a stop Of the motor, is now being
shown in the principal cities of Ari-
zona. Charles C. Miller, Jr., repre-
sentative of the Maxwell Motor Co.,
is touring the state with the car and
drove it from San Diego to Phoenix
without the slightest trouble. On his
arrival in Phoenix he sent the follow
ing telegram to the Lord Motor Car
Co., Maxwell distributors in Los An
geles:
"Arrived Phoenix today, eleven
hours actual time driving from Yuma
over worst roads have ever expert
enced. Many cars stalled but came
entire distance under own power.
Usual time for trip is IS hours
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-04-27
Christopher Jr. Friday and Saturday
Nights.

Christopher, Jr., rip-roaring four
act comedy, will be put on at the op-
era house Friday and Saturday nights
by members of the Senior class of the
high school. Tickets are SO and IS
cents. The high school orchestra will
play for the entertainments. The
young folks have developed consider
able ability and the public will get
their moneys worth. The following is
the cast of characters:
Christopher -------Roy Sherman
Jedbury, Sr. Howard Nichols
Mrs. Jedbury Velma Webster
Nellie, their daughter--
Helen Thompson
Whimper, their servant--
Harry Remington
Major Hedway- -Windell Bell
Dora Hedway -------Helen Knebel
Job-Christopher's servant
Toxic Slocum
Bellaby --------D Lambert
Mrs. Glibb ------------Lola Wells
Mr.. Glibb ----------Charles Hawley
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-04-27

w. G. Connor, auditor of the Bovey-
Shute Lumber Co., was here last week
checking out F. A. Ganser, the agent
who has been transferred to the COM
pany's yard at Leeds, N. D. Mr.. Gan
ser was here for several days assist
ing the auditor.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-04-27
BOuk Twins Died.

Twin daughters were born to Mr..
and Mrs. A. L. Bouk from east of the
city, one passing away shortly after
birth and the other dying last Satur-
day, week after birth. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bouk have the sympathy of many
friends.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-04-27
Farmer Bought Five Large Autos.

Farmer Bought five Large AutUs.
Dominick Tuchscherer, a well-to-do
Trainer living south of Berwick, has
closed a deal for five large touring
cars for his family's use. Dominick
is the father of a large family has
just scads of money and wants to give
them all good time. The North Da-
kota farmers think no more of buying
an auto today than they did a buggy
few years ago.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-04-27

Friday, April %, is Arbor and Bird
Day.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-12
15O MILES NEW RAILROAD THIS
 SEASON

WASHINGTON, March II. - Chair man Edes, of the Alaskan engineering commission, stated today that he hoped to have one-third of the pro posed government railroad from Sew ard to Fairbanks in operation by No vember 1 of this year.
 "The success of our efforts will de- pend upon weather and labor condi- tions," said Edes. "Our plans include the construction of 15O miles of new road this season, connecting the Alas ka Northern with lines now building to the coal fields and toward Fair banks. Some of the heavy work along Turnagain arm cannot be completed before next winter, but We hope to have trains in operation over trackage amounting to one-third of the entire system by November 1.
 "The commission expects to have about 1000 men at work by May 1, and to add to this force as necessary.
 Work will be completed to the coal fields and the line extended beyond Matanuska Junction toward Talkeetna. The commission will also build sev- eral miles of road out of Fairbanks during the summer months"
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-12
MOVIES \ FACTOR EDUCATION OF
 OF PUBLIC

PARIS. March II. - The motion nicture as a factor in public education has been the subject of inquiry by a parliamentary commission, which has inst published report recommending the official adoption of picture in struction by all government schools and colleges.
 Military hospitals have been using moving films for the physical re-edu- ration of disabled war victims, and one primary school in Paris has intro duced cinematograph projections in it's curriculum. In both cases the re suits have been most encouraging.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-12
IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA, THIRD DIVISION.
 No. 761.
 SUMMONS.
Thos. G. White, Plaintiff,

vs. The Royal Katalla Oil Company, a
 Corporation, Defendant. To the President of the United States
 of America, Greeting:
 To the Royal Katala oil Company, a corporation, the above named defen- dant.
 You are hereby required to appear in the District Court for the Territory of Alaska, Third Division, at Valdez therein, within thirty days after the completion of the publication of this summons, to-wit, within thirty days after the 9th day of April, 1916. and answer the complaint of Thos. c. White. the above-named plaintiff in the above-entitled cause.
 That said cause is an action brought by said plaintiff against you praying judgment of the said court against you and in favor of said plaintiff for the sum of three thousand two hun dred eighty-eight dollars, together with interest at the rate of eight per centum per annum on the several DOT tiOns thereof as follows: Interest on fourteen hundred twenty-three dol lars thereof from the 1st day of Janu- ary, 1914; interest on sixteen hun dred fifteen dollars thereof from the 1st day of January, 1915; and interest on the remaining two hundred fifty dollars thereof from the 1st day of June, 1915; and for plaintiffs costs and disbursements incurred in this action.
 The order for the publication of this summons was duly made and entered in the above-named court on the 18th day of February, 1916.
 And you are hereby notified that if you fail to appear and answer the said complaint as herein required, the said plaintiff will take judgment against you for the sum of three thousand two hundred eighty-eight dollars ($3, 3,28S.00), together with interest on the several portions thereof as here inbefore stated, and for his costs and disbursements incurred in this action.
 The date of the first publication of this summons is the 24th day of Feb ruary, 1916, and the date of the last publication thereof is the 9th day of April. 1916.
 Witness, the Honorable Fred NJ. Brown, Judge of said Court, and the seal thereof, this 18th day of Febru- l ary, in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixteen. and of our Independence the one hun dred fortieth.
 ARTHUR LANG, Clerk.
 By T. P. Geraghty, Deputy.
 Date of First Publication, February 24, 1916.
 Date of Last Publication April 6, 1916.
 Donohoe & Dimond.
 Attorneys for the Plaintiff.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-12
DIVORCE SUITS FILED.

Two suits were filed in the district court this week, both from Mccarthy, and both consisting of an action for divorce. The causes are entitled:
 Theresa Flynn vs. F. R. Flynn and May Berney vs. Archer Berney. J. H. Foster, of Mccarthy, is the attor- ney for the plaintiffs in both actions.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-12
CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Sunday Services First mass at 8: 30 a. m; second mass at 10:30 a. m. {; sermon, The Mercy of God as Mani fested in the Lenten Season." Sunday school immediately after mass. Even ing service at 7:30 D. m; sermon, "The Way of the Cross" A cordial welcome is extended to all.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-12
CHURCH SERVICES
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

St. Georges Episcopal Mission. Red Dragon Club House - First Sunday in Lent. Morning service at II o'clock; evening service at o'clock. Friday evening service at 8 o'clock. Rev E. P. Ziegler.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-12
REGISTRATION NOTICE

Beginning February 1 the registra- ton book of the Town of Cordova will be open at my office at the P. 0. Store, Second street, Cordova, at all hours during the day and evening. The registration book will be closed at 4 D. m., Saturday, April l, 1916.
 CHAS. ROssWOG, Registrar.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-12

Rev. Edward H. Maloney, rector Of the Episcopal churches at Valdez and Seward, is seriously ill at his home in Valdez. He is suffering from fever, his temperature yesterday being 105.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-12

The steamer Alaska arrived from the westward at 10:30 o'clock last night, and will remain in port loading ore until noon today, when she sails for Seattle.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-12

M. H. Goodwin, who has been con nected with the First Bank of Cordova for several months past, will leave for Chitina on Monday morning, to accept A position in s. Blum & Co.'S store.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-12

Lost-A ladies nugget pin, with small stone and name Fairbanks spelled out. Finder please return to this office.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-12
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

Christian Science services will be held at Masonic Hall on Sunday morning at II o'clock. All those in terested are invited to attend.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-12

Job work of all descriptions turned out in the most workmanlike style at the Daily Times office.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-12

F. F. Fuller and wife expect to leave on the steamer Alaska today for Se- attle, where they will spend some time.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-12

The latest spring and summer hats on display at Mrs. Anderson's, Room 1. Borden Building.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-12
"cOFFEE."

Every family uses Coffee. Buy this week and save one-third. Cordova Cooperative Trading Go.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-12

Wanted - A position as steam en- gineer. Twenty years experience. Apply A. L. Mcdonald, Cordova House.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-12

Cordova Dressmaking Parlors. Work guaranteed. Prices reasonable. Adams building.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-12

For good piling, any length, any amount. See Dooley.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-12

Wanted A woman cook at once Apply at this office.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-12

Japanese wants a position as cook or kitchen helper. Morooku. Box 241.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-12
"coFFEE."

Buy your coffee this week and save money. See our window display. Cor dova Cooperative Trading Co.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-03-12

Show at Empress Theatre tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-11
GOING CAMPING IN
 NATIONAL FORESTS

The best book on camping in the moun- tains that has been issued for many a day is now being distributed by the Southern railway. This book is called Camping on Mount Mitchell' and tells mostly about camp life in the national forests, which have, within the last few
 years, been created by the United States
 government.
 The book contains an interesting letter from Col. H. S. Graves, chief forester United States department of agriculture
 addressed to w. H. Tayloe, passenger traffic manager, Southern railway Wash ington, which starts out with this very interesting statement:
 T am very much interested in the de- velopment of the Apalachian national for
 erts for recreational purposes. The enjoy ment by the public of the national forests for all sorts of outdoor recreation is rec
 ognized as one of their important uses
 and ample regulations exist for the pur-
 pose of facilitating this use to the fullest extent"
 The title page of this book reads:
 Issued by the Southern railway, who
 are indebted to the cooperation of the forest service, United States department of agriculture, for much of the data con- tained in this booklet" In addition to number of pictures of camp scenes and information as to camp life, the booklet tells just how to arrange for camp trip, both as to supplies, clothing food and necessities of all kinds. and the approximate cost of these things There is a map of the Mount Mitchell Ma tional forest showing all the trails lead Ing from the railway stations at Black Mountain, Mount Mitchell, Graphiteville, Asheville N. C., and the mountain trails and roads.
 Summer camp life is a popular form Of recreation in eastern Colorado, in the Adlrcndacks mountains and also in the mountains of California, but has not been
 taken up to any very great extent by the people In the south. The object of the United States forest service and the Southern railway is to bring the advan- tages of the national forests in western North Carolina to the attention of the people in the farmer sections of the south as an important item of outdoor life. which is so generally accepted in modern times as one of the best avenues to health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-11
TEA GIVEN IN HONOR
 OF MRS. kRAUSS

Wednesday afternoon the tea given in honor of Mrs. C. H. Krauss was quite lovely. Decorations of ferns, spring flowers and roses were used and an orchestra furnished music. Several hum dred called during the afternoon.
 Mrs. Nelson and Mrs Abercrombie and their honoree stood in the drawing room with Mrs. Prince, Mrs. W. F. Ty- Ter, Mrs. George B. Tarrant, Mrs. Her bert Ephgraves, Mrs. Tom Maytield and Miss Mary Krauss Miss Nelson Aber- crombie and Miss Mildred Bates re- ceived the cards at the door and the guests were ushered into the drawing room by Mrs P. B. Bowers, Mrs. Frank Hammond and Mrs Tom Parker. In the dining room the table with shaded pink candles and hints and a centerpiece of pink sweet peas made a pretty fea- ture of the room. A plate was served by Mrs. J. T. Hury, Mrs. Alex Gibson Mrs. N. o. Tyler, Mrs. F. s. Dunlap, Mrs Oscar Jones and Mrs. John Lunsford Punch was dipped from a srystal bowl by Miss Ruth Ferguson and Miss Eliza beth Bates and others assisting in this apartment were Mrs. Hugh Ellis, Mrs. John Black, Jr, and Mrs W. c. Far Tar.