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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
THE CHILD.

The superstitions Of the Egyptians,
the savagery of the northern peoples,
the bloody rites and practices of the
Druids, the grossness of the Romans,
have all been touched by the myster-
ious wand of His birth.
A child brought to the world the
melody of life
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27

Egypt, the Alps, Marengo, Austerlitz,
Russia, LEIPZIG, and then Wateroo; and
all will flash thru Bills brain. At the
fms he will see how hopeless it is for
one human to harbor the imperial idea
Of impersonating partnership with
God, when in reality he has been for
years in league with the force of muir
der.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27

We knew it all the time but couldn't
prove it, but Uncle Sam appears to
have the goods. It has just been
learned that Armour owns about all
of the Union stock yards at Chicago
and the terminal railroad and that he
has been putting money from one
pocket into another. That's why we
have been paying 60 cents a pound for
bacon.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
MONTANANS FLOWING NIGHT
AND DAY IN WARM SPELL

Missoula, Mont, Dec. 23.-Farmers
on the Flathead reservation have been
blowing day and night during the
present warm weather and already
have more land ready for cultivation
than was used last summer.
Gasoline tractors, dragging great
gang plows, have been working with
out stopping all through December,
moving with headlights at night.
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livery MAN AND WO-
MAN IN DOM YBROOK
MEMBER OF RED CROSS
Special to the Independent:

, Special to the Independent:
, Donnybrook, N. D., Dec. 25.-
, Every man and woman in Donny-
, brook is now a member of the
2 Red Cross since our latest Red
, Cross drive. Besides many of
, the children are members of the
, Junior Red Cross. Donnybrook
, is proud of this record and wants
= to know if any other city in the
> state can beat it.
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IF THERE IS.

Shoes are selling in Russia at thirty
seven dollars pair, and you know
the snow is two feet on the level
that is, if there is anything on the
level in Russia.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27

Some more I. w. w. plots have been
discovered. This time, they planned
on putting poison in feed to give cat
tie the hoof and mouth disease and
hogs the cholera. Some of the germ
laden feed has already been shipped
out of St. Louis. The I. w. w. will
be doing business in North Dakota
next fall and that's why every COM
munity ought to have a Home Guard
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
WONDERFUL WOMEN TOO.

This country is a syndicate of solid
men. Where we have one Stacker, one
gutter, one traitor, we have hundreds
of loyal men, hundreds of plucky, pa
triotic fighting men, and equally as
many wonderful women.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27

The latest official figures put the
number of enlisted men in the armies
Of the United States at 1850, 900.
This is the force that has grown in
eight months out Of an army that on
April 1 numbered only 10000 men.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27

Forty thousand German people are
said to be in starving condition. The
German soldiers are we'll fed and so is
the Kaiser.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27

The cost Of making money is now
higher. The federal reserve board
says that the bureau Of engraving and
printing has to pay something over
So a thousand more for 1000 sheets
of paper money than it paid before the
price of labor and stock increased.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27

The food administration has granted
10000 tons of food to save the starv-
ing Firms. And what are the Films
going to do in return? Further con-
plicate the Russian mess as they have
in the past?
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27

Chancellor Won Hertling feels hurt
because Lloyd George called the
Prussian war lords criminals and BAN
dts. He'll feel worse than that when
he wakes up to the fact that the whole
of the Prussian war lords military
bluff has been called.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27

Investigation Of Senator La Fol-
lette's st. Paul address has been post
poned for fourth time by the Sen
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The WARDROBE

ate committee for lack of a quorum.
Interest in the subject apparently is
not boiling over.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27

Entered June IS, 1902, as second
class matter, at the postoffice at Minot,
N. D., nuder the act of Congress Of
March Z, 1879.
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SWEDEN FALLS FURTHER IN

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The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-01-26

the honor of having been seated at
the hosts right.
The Publishing Board employees,
to whom Mr.. Dickson has endeared
himself by his gentle manners and
wide scope Of information, also came
in for share of his hospitality. The
whole force was banquetted in the
chapel of this historic institution
with Mr.. Dickson as hest. Assisting
Mr.. Dickson in receiving was a
bevy of charming ladies in the per.
sons of Mrs. A. L. Title and Misses
Eleanor A. Battle and Nell E. King.
While here Mr.. Dickson was de.
lightfully entertained by many of
Nashvilles prominent people. Among
the hosts and hostesses dispensing
hospitality in his honor were Rev.
and Mrs. Prston Taylor, VINO gave a
dinner in Mr.. Dickson's honor, at
their beautiful home at Greenwood
Park; Mr.. and Mrs. W H. McGavock,
who gave Il dinner at their beauti-
full residence on Sixteenth avenue,
~; Mr.. and Mrs T. Clay Moore, who
entertained at their home on Jetfer'
son street; DR.. AlOhzo Napier and
Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Johnson who
entertained at their residence on
Eighteenth avenue, NJ; Mr.. and Mrs.
j. B. Boyd, who had Mr.. Dickson as
their guest, and Mr.. j, c. Napier,
who entertained with an auto ride.
One of the most enjoyable features
of Mr.. Dickson's visit to the south
was the dinner given in his honor
by Rev. and Mrs. II. A. Boyd at
their residence on Harding street on
last evening. The spacious lower
floor of this handsome home was de.
corated with cut flowers, potted
plants and softly tinted lights. The
table was decorated with hyacnths,
over which the handsome chandelier
cast u golden glow. A six course
menu was served. Seated at the
table with Rev. and Mrs Boyd and
Mr.. Dickson were Mrs Daisy Hunter
Dickerson, DR.. and Mrs. ]. c. Grant
and Miss Boyd.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-01-26

heroes of their own race, Anthony
Williams was gunner on Commodore
Perrys flagship, the Lawrence, when
the famous battle took place. The
battle ragged fiercely and furiously
around this Negro gunner and thirty
men we're killed near the gun he was
manning, but nothing stopped this
black hero from sending hot broad
sides into the enemies ship till the
British gun that was making much
havoc was silenced The last shot
from the British ship killed every
man at the gun but Williams, who
called out to the Commander that If
he would spare him few more men
he would let them have more of his
guns death.dealing missiles.
A great painting hanging on the
wall of the nations capitol depict
ing the transfer OF Commodore Perry
and his men from the sinking battle
ship Lawrence to the battleship
Niagara plainly shows Anthony Will
liams the hero, as an oarsman.
Mr.. Dickson is capitalist of note
and is interested in many Negro en-
terprises of the south. He is stock
holder of the One Cent Savings Bank
and while in the city was host to
the Board Of Directors at a Round
RobinDinner. This dinner was given
at the palatial residence of DR.. and
Mrs. R. H. Boyd and was a piece-de,
resistance of the culinary art. The
entertainment was unique in ar
rangement, as before the evening
was over every guest at the hand
somely appointed table had enjoyed
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-01-26
MRS. F. A. STEWART HOSTESS.


One of the most enjoyable aaffirs
of the last week was the dinner civ.
en- by DR.. and Mrs. F. A. Stewart, at
their residence on Eighth avenue, ~,
as compliment to two distinguished
vivsitors in the city in the person of
DR.. and Mrs. ]. c. Grant of Col0ra-
do Springs, Col.
DR.. Grant is graduate of Meharry
Medical College and DrStewart an
instructor at the institution became
very much interested in him while
he was a student Since taking his
degree DR.. Crane has made good in
his profession and returned to the
city a few days ago for the purpose
of performing the last sad rite over
the remains of Eismother. He was
accompanied to thecity by Mrs.
Grant.
DR.. Grant has risen to great
heights in his calling and is great
factor in the development OF his
PEOPLE. He is a surgeon in the st.
Francis Hospital in his city and as
such has successfully performed
many serious major operations. His
record reflects great credit on his
Alma Mater.
The residence of DR.. and Mrs. Ste
wart is one of the most handsomely
appointed in the city, and the mas.
sive furnishings Of the diningroom
made "a lovely setting for the group
around the table. The dinner was Il
delightful family affair with all the
delicacies of the season. Seated at
the table with the Dr.. and Mrs. Ste
wart and the guests of honor were
Miss Stewart and Mr.. F. A. Stewart,
II
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-01-26
RTSHOP PHILLIPS FIFTY-NINTH
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED in
LOUISVILLE.
A DISTINGUISHED GATHERING.

Bishop C. H. Phillips and family, as
we'll as others, who attended the
ffty-ninth birthday celebration of the
bishop in Louisville last week, have
returned to Nashville. The affair
was a most successful one and there
were many distinguished persons
from different sections who particl-
pated.
Bishop l. B. Scott of Nashville, a
lifelong friend and classmate OF
Bishop C. II. Phillips at Walden Uni
versity was one of the prominent
leaders who went to Louisville and
lent his aid to the movement to hon
or the distinguished prelate OF the
Colored Methodist Episcopal Church,
The exercises incident to celebrat-
ing the bishops birthday were large
" attended and were most appropri'
ate to the occasion. The various
presiding elders under bishop Phil
lips were on hand with mes
sages and presents from the laymen'
many of whom could not attend on
account of the unfavorable weather
conditions.
The meeting was held at the Mile7
Memorial c. NJ. E. Church in Louis
Vile of which Rev. G. l.. Howard, a
most successful young minister Is
fine pastor He built up the congrega'
ton in less than two years and has
constructed a splendid new modern
church building and also an excel
lent home for the pastor. DR.. l.. ii
Brown. a leading Louisville minister
was largely responsible for the Gel
ebration of the bishops birthday an
niversary. ....,
Col. Roscoe C. Simmons, the aote'
orator, paid the bishop a tribute u
the night of the banquet that seemed
to express the unanimous sentimen'
of everyone Lresant Jat this great
gathering. The Colonels address
was the browning event of the week
along the line of speechmaking, anc
was voted a masterpiece. There were
numerous other strong addresses II
which the speakers told of the good
work which Bishop Phillips has done
for Christianity and his race during
his thirty.nine years active service
in the ministry.
DR.. ]. A. G. baltimore, Drs. T. G
and L. c.. Brock, DR.. Edward Bates
Mr.. Lee L. Brown and others made il
very pleasant for the Drs. Phillips
and other men visitors while in
Louisville, while the entire c. NJ. e
connection took delight in entertain
ing the Bishop and his charming
daughters, all of whom attended the
celebration. Mrs. Anderson, an cunt
who is spending the winter in Nash
vile, but whose home is in WILDER
force, Ohio, also made the trip from
| Nashville.
Among the many letters feIicitaing
the bishop and which were read tc
the Louisville audience were mum
Der from Nashville. These were SEM
by President r. A. Mckenzie of FISK
University; President E, A. White Of
Walden University; President W. }
Hale of State Normal; President A
NJ. Townsend of Roger Williams Uni
versity; Secretary VIM. Sanders Of
the Y. M. C.. A. and others.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-01-26
MID FROLIC SOCIAL CLUB.

The Mid Frolicc Social Club held
its second meeting at the residence
of Mrs Hobert Watson, 110S Fair
view. The roam was called to order
by the president. The meeting was
opened with prayer by Mr.. Irwin
Thompson and a song by Mr.. R. l..
Moppins. The minutes of the last
meeting were read by the secretary,
after which the rail- was called and
each member responded with dues.
Matters of importance were discuss
ed and ten new members were en-
ed. The meeting was closed with
prayer and the song, Savior, lead
me lest | stray" led by Miss Annie
johnson. Grafonola and piano music
we're enjoyed after the meeting. The
club adjourned TO meet again next
Tuesday night IA the residence OF
Mr.. Walter NiXen, 1113 18th avenue,
S. Visitors welcome.
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.BARTON-BERRY.

Sunday Evening at $3.50 p. m. at
the residence of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. P. Corrington, 1911
Jefferson Street, in the presence of
the relatives of the bride and groom
and a few intoimate friends, Miss
Elnora M. Berry was united in mar.
riage to Mr.. Henry Barton of this
city. Rev. Spence Jackson, of the
Presbyterian Church and a longtime
friend of the brides family was the
officiating minister. The ceremony
used was very beautiful and impress
sive.
Mrs. w. Fl. McGavock presided at
the piano. The Corrington home
was very cheerful and inviting on
this OCCASION. There were no decora-
lions save the white draped mantle
on which burned two white candles
The dining room was decorated
with ferns.
The bride was very becomingly
attired in a black messalin dress
with with trimmings. She wore at
her waist white carnations and
carried a white prayer-book from
which hung rosary. She was given
in marriage by her father, Mr.. L. P.
Corrington. Her only attendant
was her sister? Miss Esther 2.
Berry, who wore blue messaline'
She wore pink carnations at her
waist.
Mr.. James Wood was best man 70
Mr.. Barton. The bride is the second
dauqhter of Mr.. and Mrs. H. r.
Corrington, and is one of the teach
ers in the Davidson County Schools
of this city, She enjoys the conn
dence and esteem of all who kno"
her. The groom is also of this CITY
and is Young man OF sterllnA
qualities and high standing is the
community.
Mrs. Corrineton was assisted III
receiving by Mesdames L. Landers
and J. P. Crawford.
After the ceremony an ice course
was served those present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barton are at home
to their friends 1910 Heiman st.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-01-26
NORTH POLE LITERARY CLUB
HELD SOCIAL MEETING

The North Pole Literary Club met
at Mr.. Frank G. Smiths studio on
Cedar street, Friday night. Presi-
dent B. H. January held brief bus
mess session, after which Mr.. E. NJ.
Stewart made short talk and do
mated soc to the club. Many visitors
were present from other clubs. They
were introduced by Miss Head and
Miss Sadie Perry, II, clubs Social
Committee, All visitors were made
welcome. Music was furnished by
the Oakview Orchestra Mr.. Frank
G. Smith, Jr, the popular young
photographer, invited all to inspect
his work, which was admired great
ly. Music and games we're the fea-
lures of the evening. At a late hour
the club adjourned to meet with the
president next meeting night at Ills
Thompson street.
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DINNER FOR c. A. DICKSON

The family dinner given at the
residence of DR.. and Mrs. R. H.
Boyd last week was arranged in
honor of Mr.. G. A. Dickson, of Buffa.
o, N. Y. 1t was his desire to see
the Boyd family around the dinner
table and accordingly thi s repast
was arranged. Dinner was served
at seven o'clock. Seated around
the long dining room table at DR..
Boyd's residence were the heads of
various families that make up the
House of Boyds. DR.. and Mrs,
Boyd were seated at the head of
The table. Then came the sons and
daughters and their families. Mr..
Dickson occupied a conspicuous seat
among the children. It was a real
family dinner and the eatables serv.
ed were to the liking of the honored
guest.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-01-26
BIRTHS.

Charles and Martha Ausbon, boy
1918 14th Ave, n
John and Annie Lewis, boy, Jack
son and 3rd Ave-, N
Moses and Luzinka Thompson, Pat
ton, boy, 2503 Heffernan.
Boyd and Birdie Franklin, girl, 1925
18th Ave-, N
Andrew and Mary Thompson, boy,
1914 Edgehill Ave.
Allison and Nancy Brooks, boy, in
rear Of Overton st.
John H. and Ella B. Coure, boy,
1916 McCampbell Ave.
Priest and Lula Miller Jordan, girl,
2419 Mary.
Lewis and Birdie Church Walker,
boy, 1887 10Th Ave, N.
Richard and Ophelia Morton, girl
1907 18th Ave, S.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-01-26
A LOYAL AND FAITHFUL DEACON
GONE TO REST.

Pratt Sity, Ala, Jan. 23-Brother
Mack Mccoy, loyal and faithful dea
con of the St. Luke Baptist Church OF
Pratt City, Ala, departed this life,
Friday, January 10, 1917, The church
has lost friend. Brother Mccoy
stood as a soldier for many years and
fought until the Lord called him to
his home to rest
Sunday was a sad day for the mem
bers of st. Luke. Men, women and
children wept as the procession reach
ed the beautiful church building. The
church was crowded with Borrowing
friends who came to pay their last
tribute to the deceased The funeral
was attended by the pastor, Rev. j. H.
haywood and two other former pas
tors of st. Luke.
Brother Mccoy was a strong sup
porter of our National Baptist Pub
fishing Board at Nashville, of which
our beloved DR.. R. II. Boyd is Score
jtary. St. Luke has lost one whose
place will be hard to fill. To know
him was to love him.
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ANTIOCH.

Our mother is gone. Sister Jim.
ME Mabry departed this life Deem
Der q, 1916. She was a faithful
friend and a devoted mother. She
fSaves one son, and four daughters
to mourn their loss. The funeral
was attended by Revs. F. j. Eathef.
ly and Whittier, Of Smyrna; Rev. H.
Jordan, OF Nashville, and Rev. ]. H.
Harding o. Solomon Chapel. On
Friday night, December 20, 1916, we
lost our other rother, Sister Maria
Barnes She was a faithful mother
Il devoted friend. She leaves three
sons and five daughters and a host
of friends to mourn theff loss. Fun.
eral was attended by Revs. a Miller,
7. j. Eatherly and j. Fl. HAidins Of
Solomon Chapel. We ar glad to re-
port that Mrs, Cynthia Foster IS
some better. Mrs. Ella Qualts Is
still i'll but some better. Mrs. Mol
lie Barnes is some better after be-
ing out Of school three weeks. Miss
Ophel a Blair was the guest OF Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis Sunday morning.
Little Miss Antionette Foster spent
Friday night with Misses Ophelia
and Leona Barnes. Benevolent Or
der No. 81 met Monday evening and
had lovely meeting. The teacher
of Union School, Mrs. Queenie Hol.
Inns, is doing nicely. She is loved by
10th children and parents. Miss
Mary Mabry entered the A. and l.
Normal School Miss Mollie Barnes
was the guest Of Misses Ophelia and
Myra Blair Sunday evening. Miss
Hattie Barnes is better. Miss Le-
ona Barnes spent the day with Mol
lie Barnes.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-01-26
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY.

Mr.. and Mrs. William D. Laws
entertained a few friends in honor
of Mr.. Laws birthday, Wednesday
night, Jan. II, 1917, at their resi-
dence, IT'S Patterson street The at
fair was prettily arranged Dime.
Covers were laid for twelve and the
event was enjoyed by all. The feay
ture of the evening was the fact that
the menu consisted of every deli
cious dish obtainable. Those present
we're as follows: Miss Ida Watkins,
Mr.. Irwin j. Cannon, Miss Ellen
Cannon, Mr.. Louis Cox, Mr.. Henry
McClennon, Miss Lula Northern, Mr..
Thomas Carter, Mrs. Emma Laws,
Mr.. and Mrs. William CarOthers, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. D. Laws.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-01-26
HOUSEKEEPERS, Glue.

HOUSEKEEPERS' CLUB.
The HOusekeepers' Club met at the
residence of Mrs. Florence Fossie, 81
Lewis ST., Monday evening, January
-. The meeting was opened in its
usual way with song and prayer. Ow-
ing to the absence of the president,
Mrs. Harlan, who is i'll, the meeting
was presided over by Mrs. T. H. FL.
lott. After spending more than an
hour in needle-work, the club was
favored with an Instrumental solo by
little Miss Anderson, after which a
delightful two course menu was sery,
ed. Guests of the club were Mesdames
Franklin, Mckay, Hale, Hatcher, Hay
den, Thompson and Miller. The club
adjourned to meet with Mrs Gray
1902 md Avenue, South, February II
1917.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-01-26
PLEASANT DINNER.

On Sunday evening, January 21st,
Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip BraWn at 116
Fain street entertained at dinner in
honor of their many friends. A very
pleasant evening was spent in the
living room, after which they were
invited into the dining-room, where
a delightful two course menu was
served. Those seated at the table
were Rev. ]. c. Harding, G. B. Boil
den, j. r.. Station, Parks and w. Mat
thew, Mrs. j. r. Station, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jimmie Rucker, Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Terrice, Miss Maggie Lee Full
ton, Mr. Robert johnson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Brown.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-01-26
PLEASANT SOCIAL.

Misses Sadie G. and Nellie Pearl
Lyerson of III Eighth street, East
Nashville, were pleased to have with
them in a social Friday night, Jan.
10Th, the following young ladies and
gentlemen: Marie Hill, Cordelia
Stocked, Kizzie Hill, Mabel Mitchell,
William j. Sears, James Mitchell,
Gardner Burford, George Anderson,
James Gannaway, Simon Douglass,
Master Theodore Fite and Henry
Hill. Some very interesting games
we're played. Afterwards an ice
course was served. a jolly time
was enjoyed by all who were pres
ont
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-01-26

DICKSON PRESENTED PRESENT.
On last Saturday morning the en-
ployees of the National Baptist Pub
fishing House presented Mr.. c. A.
Dickson, of Buffalo, N. Y, with a
present as a token of their friend
ship and appreciation. The presen-
tation was made at the chapel hour
and came as complete surprise t.
the recipient A message was sent
Mr.. Dickson to come to the chanel
and he obeyed. After the regular
devotion was over an announcement
was made, requesting Mr. Dickson
to come forward. When he reached
the platform Miss Sadie Wilson,
who had been selected by the EN-.
plovees to make the presentation
speech arose and in few wei
chosen words expressed the lasting
friendship of the entire force to the
visitor. Concluding, she presented
him with a neatly wrapped box in
which was to be found two articles
Mr. Dickson is known to prize very
highly. He WAS completely taken