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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25

the very beginning. Better school
houses might have been built but for
the necessity of building others i'm
mediately. Last year eighteen hun
dred pupils were enrolled in Minot's
five public schools. The normal in
crease in attendance now requires an
additional building every two years.
Lincoln school opened two years ago,
was filled last year and additional
room must be provided until the new
high school can be occupied.
Concentration and Expansion
The policy of building central
plant to accommodate the high school
and the advanced grades and of add
ing new buildings as needed at ac-
cessible locations for the elementary
grades, has many advantages. The
growth in the elementary grades will
force the advanced grades out of the
present buildings. This year the
eighth grades have been moved from
Mckinley and Lincoln and Central to
the high school. Next year the sew
enth grades must follow. An addi-
tional teacher is needed in each build
ing now but all rooms are occupied.
At present one half Of the high school
building is occupied by the grades
and the high school is working in the
other half and in the armory. Event
ually the seventh and eighth grades
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25
comes to be very significant and
we'll recognized fact.
DIRECTORY.

DIRECTORY.
For the school year 19l7-l9lo we have
engaged en- the following teaching staff
Their assignments and second weeks en-
rollment are given below:
Central School
First Grade-Mildred Jacobson, teacher,
enrolment 80.
First Grade-Marie Solien, teacher, en-
rollment A.
Second Grade-Jenne Thompson, teach
err, enrolment 81.
Second Grade--DoriS McAuliffe, teach
er. enrolment 35.
Third Grade-Judith Barrows, teacher,
enrolment 33.
Third Grade-Mabel Constantine, teach
er, enrolment "a.
Fourth Grade-Flora Walsh, teacher,
enrolment, 80.
Fourth Grade-Edith STADIUM, teacher,
Horin.), enrolment IS.
Fifth Grade--Eva Martin. teacher en-
rollment 43.
Fifth Grade-Eva Walker, teacher, en-
Total enrolment 372.
Lincoln School
First Grade-Ivy Goodman, teacher, en-
First and Second Grades-Selma Thral-
son, teacher, enrolment 81.
Second Grade-Mary Goodman, teacher,
Third Grade - Christine Richmond,
teacher, enrolment n.
Fourth Grade-Otilde Melbye, teacher,
Fifth Grade-Ida Wilkinson, teacher,
enrolment A.
Sixth Grade-1da H. Bakke, teacher,
Prn.), enrolment 40.
Seventh Grade-Helen Olson, teacher,
enrolment a.
Total enrolment 297.
Mckinley School,
First Grade-Inga Olson, teacher, en-
rollment AZ.
First Grade-Josephine Weber, teacher,
enrolment A.
Second Grade-Clara L. Rud, "B,"
teacher, enrolment 26.
Second Grade-Mabel Seavey, teacher,
enrolment sc.
Third Grade-Kathryn Malan, teacher,
enrolment 49,
Third and Fourth Grades-Bernice
Severinson, IN" teacher, enrolment AS
Fourth Grade--Ella B. Morsen, teacher,
enrolment Al.
Fifth Grade-Edna Wiehe, teacher en-
rollment At.
Sixth Grade-Gladys Griebe, teacher,
enrolment 81.
Seventh Gradients. Anna Hanson,
teacher, (Prin) enrolment IS.
Total enrolment 1896.
Sunnyslde School.
First Grade-Mrs. A. M. Thompson,
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k0daks Should be More
Popular Than Ever

Necktie Bag, khaki covered Csc
Shoe Bag, khaki covered--75c
Shirt Bag, khaki covered SIPS
Coat Hangers, khaki
covered -------------$1.25
We want your Kodak work;
let us finish your pictures. You
snap the pictures, we will do
the rest in a most able manner,
the quickest time, using the
best of workmanship and ma
terial, at the best possible price
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25

teacher. enrolment so.
Second Grade-Edna Morgan. teacher,
enrolment &C.
Third Grade--Phoebe Tice, teacher, en-
rollment q.
Fourth Grade--Mabel Shefveland teach
er. Prin.), enrolment 35.
Total enrolment 145.
High School Grades
Sixth Grade-Alice Swenson, teacher,
enrolment 80
Sixth Grade--Grace Rrazier, teacher,
Seventh and Eighth Grades-Magdalcn
Peiffer, teacher, (Prin.), enrolment 90.
Mountain, teacher. enrolment A.
Seventh and Eighth Grades-Belle Gray,
teacher Geography and History.
Seventh and Eighth Grades-Josephine
Total enrolment 2O7.
Total enrolment Grades second week,
1417.
High School
Ninth Year-Enrolln1ent 800
Tenth Year-Enrollment Ga,
Eleventh Year--Enrollment A.
Twelfth Year-Enrollment 80
Total enrolment 25S
Total enrolment. High School and
Grades second week 1917-1s75.
First month 191G-1581
Ruby G. Phillips, Principal-Latin
Alta Atane cass, s scence' History
Clara Ross, German.
Edna |. Buchanan Commercial.
Ethel Green, English.
CAIRO Buchanan, English.
Margaret Burns, Mathematics
Vesta l.. JamiSOn, Mathematics.
Supervisors and Special Teachers.
Katharine Waters, Penmanship
Ella T.. Johnson. Drawing.
Lillian Elois Nelson, Music.
Mildred B. Kull, Expression
W. G. Kastner, Physical Training
(Coach)
Burton Smallwood, Manual Training.
Miriam B. Taylor Domestic Science
Bruce Francis, Superintendent.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25

WANTED-To buy second hand suits,
overcoats, shoes, hats, etc. High,
est prices paid: Pressing and clean
ing. We call for and deliver
Phone 1854 Black. H. L. Haskell,
Mgr, 81 No. Main street, Dacotah
Hefel BLOCK. 3-29-tf
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and the high school proper will be or
ganized as a Junior-Senior high
school. This will make possible bet
ter classification, stronger teaching,
and develop greater interest in school
activities.
1t may be assumed from the expert
ence of other schools that large in
crease in high school attendance will
result. At the present time the per-
centage of increase in the high school
is higher than in any other depart
ment but the ratio Of high school to
grade attendance is too low. There is
too much loss if six or eight years are
spent in acquiring skill in the means
of obtaining knowledge and only one
in six take advantage of the oppor-
tunities afforded in high school.
The Present Year Transitional
The changes which school conges-
ton has necessitated are opportune in
Offering type of organization pecul-
larry SI!t"u W Jul HSeuS' ~ lecu ilot
in any sense lead to a feeling Of ap-
prehension or to pessimistic atti-
tude. The high school can be taken
care Of reasonably we'll under the
present temporary arrangement and
the grades are much better cared for
than ever before.
A determination to improve the
present advantages while looking for
ward to greater facilities ahead will
carry this year through with marked
success.
High School Opportunities
The completion of the new high
school building will add much to
the attractiveness of that department
and will make possible the expansion
of lines of work which have recognize
ed social, cultural and utilitarian val
ues. The present high school course
affords choice Of sixteen units for
graduation out Of thirty units of work
accepted for college entrance. The
new building should make possible the
development of the musical talent for
which the preparatory work of the
grades has laid the foundation. The
departments of Art and Expression
will have opportunities to grow. The
new gymnasium will afford the means
of giving every high school student a
thorough course in physical education.
Provision will be made for practical
shop and machine work which will
meet the requirements Of modern con-
ditions. i, The domestic science work
can be made to serve the needs of the
students more fully and the CONNER
cial department will be more ade-
quately accommodated than in the
single room which they have out
outgroWn.
Community Activities
The aim which has been constantly
in mind is to make the new high school
a community center. Because of the
location and the peculiar adaptability
of the building to accommodate activ-
tiles in which the community as well
as the students are interested it is
planned to undertake that service.
Night School
For the benefit of those who wish
to supplement their educational equip
ment while working, it is planned to
offer a term at night school begin
ming about Jan. /. Should there be
calls which will justify the organ
ization of classes earlier, it is pos
sible that the night sessions may be
extended and greater variety of
work offered. Young people who are
working come to appreciate school adj
vantages highly and the part which
training plays in their advancement
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25
B r u S He S

We can show you the finest line of
brushes you ever saw, and at the
old before-the-war prices.
Bath Brushes to $500
Military Brushes---$1.5O to $500
Tooth Brushes to SOC
Clothes Brushes to $3.50
Hair Brushes to $500
Lather Brushes----25c to $500
Nail Brushes 1Oc to ST. 90
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25

FOR SALE-At Riverside Dairy, fine
lot of registered Holstein bulls from
IN months to 2k years ola. Pedl-
gree furnished on day OF sale. Also
about 20 mich cows, to be fresh
about Jan. 1. Martin Jorgenson, MI
not, N. D., Phone 1O1-15. l0-ll-4t
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25

The Sammies at the front or in
camp will appreciate kodak
pictures from home, and the
home folks will be glad to get
pictures from the camp and
front. Buy your Soldier Boy a
Kodak.
Trench Mirrors,
Khaki covered Csc and SIPS
Collar Bag, Khaki
covered
Money Bag, Khaki covered Csc
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FOR SALE-Two imported Belgian
ton stations, or will take some cattle
for part payment. H. J.. Hecht. 9-27tt
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FOR RENT OR SALE-Seven-room
house near Normal school. 0. b.
Herigstad, Phone 81 or 494 Blue.
t0-4-tf
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STRAYED-One red 5-year-old COW,
no horns, and rope around neck.
Finder please notify Nestor ave-
towski, Makoti, N. D. lO-lO-3t
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WANTED TO BUY-Several fresh
milch COWS. E. A. Dunn, Minot, N.
n 10-4-tf
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sOWS AND PIGS FOR SALE-Three
fine Yorkshire and Chester White
sows and "a fine pigs. Must go at
once. R. w. Dalziel, Glenburn, N.
D.. N. w. 21-157-S2. 8-23-tf
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I ill be in Minot Nov. 9th for the
purpose of buying U. S. and Allies
cavalry and artillery horses and mules.
Horses must stand Is to 16 IL hands
high and weigh 1000 to 1,6OO pounds.
Any color but white. Mares taken.
One days inspection in Minot. B. W..
Mder, u. s. Yards, Chicago, III.
1O-25-t2cg
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25
WANTED

WANTED
Young man to do chores for winter
Splendid chance to attend Norwich
school at same time. Everything han
DIV on farm. Box 142, Norwich, N. D
1O.4tf
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FOR SALE OR RENT-A piano.
Phone 432 White. lO-l8-2t
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25

FOR SALE OR RENT-32O acres 6
miles from Sanish, fenced, good
buildings, plenty of fresh water, ~
acres cultivated, in good condition,
100 more may be broken. l also
offer Its tons of upland hay for
sale. T. G. Curren. 1O-18-4t*
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25

FOR SALE-One registered bull, Is
months old. Price $50; first class
animal. Also 100 Barred Rock
chickens. M. E. Begley, Washburn
Ignite Coal Office.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25

FOR SALE-Twelve guage Winches-
ter shot gun and 18-in. high-top
hunting boots. Inquire of W. c..
Davis, Independent.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25

FOR sALE-Wagon, practically as
good as new, with double box, $65;
bob sled, used but short time, $50;
two sets of good harness for $50.
Jesse Evans, Minot, N. D., Phone
424. 10-18-tf
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25

The Minot Electric Co. is installing
an up-todate electric lighting system
at Willow Citv.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25

FOR SALE CHEAP-25 horse Titan
tractor and 6 bottom P. & O. pillow
With 4 breaker bottoms. All in Al
condition. R. w. Dalziel, Glenburn,
Nd 9-27-tf
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FOR SALE-Pure bred Bourbon Red
turkeys and Rose Comb Rhode Is
land Red Cockerels. Chas. Scribner,
Tasker, N. D. 1O-25-t3
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LOST-On road east of Minot, small
hand bag containing sewing ma
chine shuttle. Please leave at In
dependent office. IL
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WAN T ADS.
For Rent, For Sale, Lost, Found, Taken Up.

wanted for general
Homework. Four adults in family.
Phone 60. Mrs. c. Aurland, 120
Fourth Ave. s. E. 9-13-tf
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PIGS FOR SALE-Chester White and
Yorkshire. R. w. Dalziel, Glenburn,
N, D, 9-27-tf
FOR SALE OR TRADE-Good build
ing lots close to school in sewer and
water district, will trade for houses
or farm lands. Grow Realty Co.,
Citizens Bank Bldg. 1O-3O
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-04

The Cordova public schools opened this morning, with a fair attendance of pupils. The teaching staff con sists of Miss Fannie Brayton, Miss Cecilia Burroughs and Miss Hilda Johnson. During the vacation an up to date steamheating plant was in stalled by Smith & McConaghy.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-04

John Ackerlund was found dead un- dera cabin on the Thirteen acre tract this morning. He ended his life by the shotgun route, and succeeded in blowing off his head. Deceased was about 60 years of age, and a coroner's jury decided that he was a suicide.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-04

JUST ARRIVED, New Two Cell Bulls Eye Flashlights. This type gives a brighter light than the old style three cell Northwestern Hardware Company,
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-04

Miss Fannie Brayton the new prin- cipal of the Cordova schools. arrived on this mornings boat and immediate ly entered upon her new duties.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-04

Angel Balenzuea Alfred Domineguez Peter Christensen Carl Carlson Charles E. Hawkins H. A. Koenig Pete Relllng John Hogan John Erickson Omer Beckert NJ. Stratickuk Otto Amalaug Victor Nylund Jack Grinkewich Oley Berg Roy Franure Arthur Laverty Magnus Field Theros Valmas stephen Maimroff Peter Hiortlend Andy Thompson William Van Wrinkle Dominic Laanaro f5 2 ' Allan Mcdonald William Biehl William Schwarien Tom K TodOvoff John Muller James E. Richardson Olaf Nygard William S. Randall Alexander Gyr Teno Ankoff Serafin Dionisieff Spirithon Pappadopoula George A. Greenlee Edward s. Doucett Raymond J. Morgan Iver Eyeyen Tom Gaughan Reginald A. Keohan Max Peyser Irwin Nelson Blozo Grupskovich John Edison Porter Panageo Kauceas Harry Nettleton Henry J. E. Schroder Pat Sullivan Andrew Ellison John Lyanth Heath A. Ives Jim Achelff
 Howard stephen Matt Anderson Samuel Fones
 Harry Thee
 Mike Papas
 John Edward Nelson Samuel F. Waugh Dan Eyanoff
 Charles T. Bates Earl Sanders Lorentz John Thomas Thorndyke Lists of all registrations are being furnished all municipal officers, mar, shals and postmasters and the slack. CTS will be prosecuted as fast as they are brought to light If you have any reason to believe a man who has not registered is of mili- tary age, it becomes the duty of every citizen to report the matter at once to the nearest registrar or officer of the law.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-04

JUST ARRIVED, Fresh Everready Flashlieht Batteries. Northwestern Hardware Co.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-04

Mrs. W. II. Chase returned today from an extended visit with her par ents in New York State.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-04

H. I. ONeill was a returning pas senger on the steamer Northwestern today.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-04

Don't miss seeing our shoe line We have full line of them, as smart as any made. Clayson. The Clothier.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-04
PERSONAL GOSSIP ABOUT WELL KNOWN PEOPLE

Mrs. I. I. Frasure and three daugh. ters arrived from the states today.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-04
551 CORDOvANS S REGISTER FUR
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Uunt |
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 Richard Janson Edward Bellamy Wildt John Edward Sommer Pete Nicholoff
 Martin MalivitZ Athol Yeats Smith Benjamin J. Pettinger James Amzie Cranson Harley Albert Strohm Fred Kozlik Klimoff Walter Harold Scott Norman Ogilyie Charles Paul Mcdonald Ralph Hillman Look John Chileagos Rudolph Swarowsky John Severin Hanson Jim Pocesky Milton James Scheuch Arthur Henry LOeffler William Edward Lewis Atanacio V. Brusola Arkel Mariana Ernest James McCallister Robert Allison Marion w. Kelley Damian N. Svetckoff. Sam Agee Ng Ham Yot Christ Olsen John Larson Frederick Excell Guy Sutherland Vazil Minkoff Anton Rogodo John Tirkonen Sieve Peter Muhkaroff Frank R. Field George Irving McFall Richard k. Kerwood Lewis D. Eckard John G. Albortson Engward Horgen AXel Nelson Jorgen Moen Anton Kuharic Steven Green AinAr Yall Manuel Swanson Nick F. Kleyn Forest Russell w. Douglas Reed Arnold Sweetser Vincent Bautista Qwan Him Tick Charles Gerlang Morris Kapalau George Crook Carl Thompson George Thompson Herman Thompson William Bernard Banne Charles Elmer Wilson Frank Edward Winslow Joseph Edgar Horn Lynwood Troutman Roy Franklin Button Edward Lind Olsen Charles Frederick Christian Arthur Russell Wake James Abraham Roberts George Adam Gee
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-04

Percy Lee Hughes Hugo Johnson William Koenie Ed Peterson James H. Sullivan Rueben II. Peterson Elmer J. Mcdonald Fred k. Goodwin Sal Reed Thomas Strimple Hans Hansen Axel Anderson Le Roy Baden Nelson c. Hedemark George Steel Jerry Fowler George L. Erickson Arnold R. Reebs Joseph Rady Roy E. Hegg Samuel McNay Leon Ridgeway Charlie F. Kressman John Anderson R. Widing Ernest Nicholson David A. Olsen Carl Axel Carlson Richard o. l.. Malmberg Harry Biork John Rasanen Arthur Lee Vernie E. Sage Nick Chiligos Walter P. Uhlman Walter Swanson J. c. Malcolm Samuel Rogers John Binoff Christ Frederickson C. U. Travis George Boshow Albert E. Rother Howard Longwell Clarence O'Neel Adolph II. Still Elmer c. Lafferty Joseph ]. Henr Lester c. Woody Lyndon R. Riehey James c. Comoton Jess w. Forester T. c. Thisted Edward Walsh Lauritz George Reid Karl Augustin William Aubrey Pratt Aristide D. Delimitros Gust Bochis Urho Kortemaa Alexander Merkowris Andrew Hermosillo Manuel Maulis Navarro Oscar Leonard Cote Westman Joseph Nelson Cannon Jose Esteban Edwin Ernest Rolfe John Enokson Lian Andrew Pearson Manuel Garcia Todd Furwkawa Luther Arthur Mornhinveg Rance Brook Harlampos D. Dalmitrs Earl Saunders Lorentz Kent c. Robinson Carl Nelson Hume Dala Vito Corenna John Pederson Frank Borg Jack Nurau George Marseliz George o, Larson J. o. Galoof William Hohoff Alex Alexander Fauar Green Mike Costa w. II. Hipp s. Minkoff Pete Patikas MikeAllison Joe Gals Olaf Johnson Walter Sprossig Lester Nanos Christ Micteff Tom Bellm Elmer Swanson Carl Edward Andrew Anderson Antonis Kontagianij Jim John Alex Gogon
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-04

French Puff Paste in Big variety at City Bakery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-22
BELGIAN DEPORTATI0NS
ASSAILED IN M0NTClAlR
DR.. Hibben Calls MERCER Nations
Abraham Lincoln

Two thousand men and women Of
Montclair at a mass meeting last night
in the Montclair Theatre voiced thSlr
protest against Belgian deportation
The speeches Of John G. Hibben, presi-
dent of Princeton University, ana the
Rev. DR.. Hugh Black, of Montclalr,
professor in the Union Theological
Seminary. were warmly received
Two sets of resolutions we're adopted;
Ono protested against deportation, ana
the other called upon President wilson
to protest formally to Germany once
more. and if it was unheeded to sever
diplomatic relations. IL was also de-
cided by the meeting to effect the or
ganization Of permanent committee
for continuing the agitation against
deportation. George Wildwood Murray
presided at the meeting.
Dr.. Hibben said that Germany's dc
portation was crime against the law
of nature. against the law OF nations
and against the law of God.
Belgium is bleeding, dying, pros.
[ trate." he continued, "and the remnant
/ of her people is being carried away 70
{ slavery. The Belgians are not con
/ ouered people. and Germany knows u
/ THAT is why Germany is treating Bel
qians as she is now. The pity OF IT IS
/ that they are not taking only the men
but the women and the girls as Well.
DR. Hibben called Cardinal MERCER th'
Abraham Lincoln Of the Belgian ma
ton. "He stands out TO the glory o.
the Catholic Church. and say this a.
Presbyterian--a glory to the Chrls
tian world
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-22
Inferior to British, He Says
in Defending Award
to Hadfields'
DANGER TO NATION
SEEN IN A CRISIS
Resents Criticism of Beth
Iehem Co., Which Failed to
Make Good, He Asserts

Washington. Jan. 2l.-Secretary
Daniels issued statement to-day de-
Tending his action in awarding to Had
fields. Limited. British munitions
company, contracts for large number
of navy armor-piercing projectiles at
a price about $500 each below the low
est American bid.
The statement is in reply to pub
lished comment upon the contract
which. Mr.. Daniels says, convinced me
that concise statement OF the ex-
penses of the department in obtaining
shells equal in quality to those used
bv foreign navies at reasonable price
is necessary to enable the public to
understand what has been going on
Referring to report in certain
American trade journals that the Brit
ish government had urged Hadhelds
70 seek this contract for the purpose
Of creating a panic in the American