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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-12
WOULD HOLD UP
BONDING OF CITY
Judge Leighton Will Be Asked To Is.
sue Restraining Order on Bonding
Of City for $186,0OO.

Papers have been perfected for a
temporary injunction to be issued by
Judge Leighton restraining the city
commissioners from carrying into eff
feet the bond issue for $186, 900 which
was carried by a substantial majority
on June 10. The suit was filed by
Francis j. Murphy Of the law firm of
Fisk, Murphy & Linde. Mr.. Murphy
claims that the election was illegal
and the notice of which was not CIV
en- according to law. He also points
out that the bond issue is illegal as it
exceeds the city's debt limit. The
city commission on the other hand
states that according to opinions from
the former city attorney, B. H. Brad
ford and the present city attorney,
G. S. Wolledge, the debt limit is not
exceeded.
The Injunction has not yet been is
sued. inasmuch as Judge Leighton has
been at Rolla, N. D. all week and is
expected home Friday.
The bond issue provided for $5O,OoO
for a new city hall, and other sums
for a 100000 gallon reservoir, addl-
tional fire equipment and street ma
chinery and improvements for the
water system.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-12
DEATH OF LITTLE n
GAIL ALNY
Sweet Little Sixteen Months Old
Daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
Almy Called by Savior

Gale, the sixteen months old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Almy died at
the family home in this city Monday
morning at eleven o'clock, following
an illness of nine days with measels
which terminated in pneumonia.
The child was very i'll from the start
but it was believed that with the aid
of skilled physicians and nurses, the
babe might recover Pneumonia fin
ally developed and early Monday
morning it was realized that the child
had scarcely chance to survive.
The death is a terrible blow to the
family and to the grand parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Amy and Mr.. and Mrs.
A. A. Robinson, the little one being
their only grand daughter.
The funeral was held from st. Leo's
Catholic church Tuesday morning at
ten o'clock. Rev. Father Raith be-
ing in charge. The funeral was held
under the direction Of ]. D. Van Fleet.
The floral offerings were exceedingly
numerous and beautiful beyond des-
cription, tributes from the many SYM
pathizing friends of the family.
Little Gale is survived by her par
ents and two brothers, Duane, aged 6
and Robert, aged 4. She was an ex-
ceedingly bright little child and was
just beginning to walk and to talk.
She had just reached that interesting
age of babyhood with her sweet ways.
Her little lips have been forever still
ed but the heartbroken parents should
receive consolation in the realization
that it is the will of Him who said,
Suffer little children to come unto
me, for of such is the kingdom Of
HaayapD
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Mr.. and Mrs. Hans E. Christensen
Celebrate 18th Anniversary

Nearly five hundred friends and
neighbors Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hans E.
Christensen gathered at the beauti-
full Christensen farm home near Saw
yer, Wednesday July II, to celebrate
the twenty-fifth anniversary of their
wedding. 1t is estimated that there
were 200 autos on the Christensen
farm. A big banquet and an enjoy
able dance in the evening were feat
ures Of the occasion. The popular
couple were recipients of a great
many costly and beautiful presents.
Mrs. Christianson's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Foss of Lisbon attended the
function Miss Viola Christensen, a
graduate of the Hinot Normal school,
and the three Christianson sons and
their families were home for the event.
There are no more popular people in
Ward county than Hans Christianson
and family. Mr.. Christensen has
built up one the finest farms in north
western North Dakota. Their hun
dreds of friends hope that they will be
permitted to gather at the Christian
son home many more times.
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TO FURNISH
MINOT WITH GAS
Company Formed and Work on Drill
ing for Gas to be Started Soon
Believe Gas Can be Found
at Depth of 1900 Feet

L. l.. Colby, J. w. Phillips and G. N.
Phillips have organized company
and propose to drill for natural gas
within II 1-2 miles Of Minot.
j. w. Phillips is one of the best
known gas and oil men in the country,
having spent great many years in the
business in various parts of the Unit
ed States. He has been looking over
the Minot field carefully during the
past three months and states that he
believed that he has located the place
geographically where natural gas can
be found by drilling approximately
1900 feet. If the company locates
the gas, they propose to furnish it in
this city at from 80 to 35 cents per
1000 feet, and are now engaged in
getting residents of the city to sign
an agreement to use gas in their
homes on this basis. Mr.. Phillips has
been drilling deep wells in the vicinity
of Williston and proposes to move his
machine to Minot soon to begin work.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-12
BAER CONGRESSMAN
FROM THE FIRST
Candidates Plurality
Near the 1000 Mark and Still
Gaining

J. M. Baer of Fargo, was elected
Congressman from the First Congress
sional district to fill the vacancy caus-
ed by the death of H. T. Helgeson,
his plurality over Burtness, Of Grand
Forks, being nearly 1000 with several
precincts to hear from. These will
give him still greater plurality. At
an early hour this morning the vote
stood as follows: Baer, 1856; Burt
ness, 5000; Geo. Bangs, 1910.
Baer has been the cartoonist for the
Nonpartisan Leader. He was former
ly postmaster at Beach, N. D.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-12
C;rcus Ball Game Sunday

Hinot enjoyed unique ball game
Sunday which was played on the Local
diamond by the colored team and tne
white team of Barnum & Bailey's cir
Gus Two circus bands and the play
ers formed procession on the streets
marching to the grounds, where an I'M
manse crowd gathered. The funds,
something over $500, were turned in
to the Red Cross funds. The circus
arrived in the city about noon ana
thousands of visitors arrived in the al
tarnoon to be here in good time Tor
Tie event. It might be interesting 70
know that the circus employees nave
organized a Moose lodge, every mem
her Of the white ball team beng a
member Of the order.
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Burlington

The Woodmen are enjoying their
annual picnic at No Mans Land today.
Local members of the M. w. A., their
families and friends are gathered
within the cool shade of that famous
camping ground where day Of feast
ing, fun and an extended program of
amusements which the committee on
arrangements have provided will be
enjoyed We hope to be able to give
particulars next week. This evening
dancing will be in order, with Quig-
ley's orchestra providing the music, it
is safe bet everyone will have the
time of his life.
Mrs. Brigham of Stanley was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Madison
several days this week. Mrs. Brig
hams husband, DR.. Brigham of Stan
ley expects to leave shortly having
joined the Medical Corps and when he
is transferred to the front Mrs. Brig
ham may enter the Red Cross SER
vice in France.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Devol and Mrs.
J. S. Wallace were among who went
to the Wonder City Wednesday.
Ed Jacobson who has been visiting
at his old home, Cyrus, Minnesota,
IOT Cne pdSC UWO weeks Returned nome
today accompanied by his nephew,
Ernest Crone of Cyrus who will re-
main at the Jacobson home for the
summer.
Crops in THIS vicinity are picking
up materially since the heavy rain on
the Fourth and it is possible that this
section may yet have fair sized crop
to harvest.
Everybody from up this way attend
ed the circus at Minot Monday and the
general verdict is that it was the best
ever.
Let us again caution you to lay in
your supply Of fuel now. There is a
prospect that shipments will be tied
up within the next thirty days and in
that event the situation will be mighty
serious.
We hear almost daily pleasing COM
ments on the roads of Burlington
township. We believe that no town
ship in Ward county has a finer system
Of public highways than ours, and
within two years we expect to see ev-
cry road in the township graveled.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-12
Popular Couple Wed

I. Miss Della Christensen, daughter OF
MI. and Mrs. c. X. Christensen, OF
,Carpio, was married last Thursday to
A. n. Wysong, of Bismarck and form,
erly Of this city, Rev. Jacob Rugland
officiating. The will reside in Bis
marck. The groom who was connect
ed with the Thatcher Wysong Co. Of
this city, is well known IN the city,
particularly among the younger SET
while his charming bride also mas a
host of friends in this vicinity having
attended the Minot Normal School.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-12
McKENZIE COUNTY FARMER
:" DROWNED

Cartwright, July 1I.-Uscar ote FL.
son a farmer % years Of age, was
5rowned here Tuesday morning when
ha attempted to drive his car of the
f 70 boat in which he had crossed
he Missouri river at this point. Steen-
s san evidently threw his car into Re-
s SUI and the machine backed of the
ferrv and into the river. Two other
Young men were in the car VIII Il e.sS steem n,
son But they were saved, stfenson
uo;nr down with his car. l,aaI, aat j
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-12

ing the meeting. While the various
propositions were discussed pro and
con at the meeting, numerous opinions
were given, the agreement as adopted
almost unanimously and the farmers
Of North Dakota believed that they
have found way out Of avoiding
the usual friction with employees dur
ing harvest time. The result will be
carefully watched. The Independent
does not wish to convey the impress
sion that the above is the exact agree
ment, in detail, but believes that it is
substantially correct.
A well known Agricultural Work
er from Kansas City named Edwards
attended the meeting and represented
the Industrial Workers of the World.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-12
New School House for South Hill

New School House for South Hill
That twelve lots have been acquired
by the South Hill Improvement Club,
ten by purchase and two by donation,
and will be held by the club until the
city is ready to take the same and
erect school was the pleasing an
nouncement made to the members at
meeting which took place at River
side Park last Friday night. This
eral months ago when the school board
was asked to purchase a site and hold
it until the city could commence the
construction Of a school. At that
time it was proposed that the South
Hill Improvement Club buy the land
and the club with it's usual progress
siveness went ahead and selected the
land wanted and then paid over the
money. It will be turned over to the
school board as soon as that official
body is in position to build.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-12
DELAY IN DRAWING -,
Under SELECTlVE DRAFT

Washington, July 12.-Ihe coH-
tinued delay by many district exemp-
ton boards in organizing and assign
ing Of serial numbers to registrants,
has caused the war department to
abandon all hope today Of making
first drawing under the selective draft
this week.
The duplicate lists of all the regis
trants and their numbers must be IN
the possession of the department be-
fore the drawings are made:
So far only twenty-one states nave
reported the completion of their or
eanization. 1t became apparent TO-DAY
that it might be as late as the latter
part of next week before the drawings
will be started.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-12
Picked Pockets of Kenmare Alderman
A6>..,.ax.x ,li of 4hn ait1

Picked Pockets of Kenmare Alderman
Ed Morrow, ex-alderman of the city
of Kenmare, harness maker and all
around good scout, came to Minot
Monday to see the circus. Ed is not
used to seeing sky scrapers every day
and while he stood looking at some
of the tallest buildings, a pick pocket
went thru his clothes leisurely, ex-
tracted his pocket book containing the
money that he intended spending. for
red lemonade and left him penniless.
Ed confdentially told friend that he
didn't want any publicity because ne
didn't want to let anyone know that
he was "boob" enough to let dip
get the best Of him.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-12
DIR. Pence Drives Car Into Ditch

DR.. r. w. Pence figured in an excit-
ing auto accident at the grade two
miles east Of the city Sunday when
his car was run into by machine
driven by Rev. A. P. Green. The doc
tor was slightly bruised and the car
was wrecked. The doctor was COM
ing towards the city on the grade and
met DR.. Livingston's car which STOP
ped. Rev. Green's car was behind
the Livingston machine and the Rev
erend speeded up to pass. AS he did
so, the doctor saw the danger and
turned his car off the six foot grade.
The Green car struck the rear wheel
of the doctors machine turning it
over. The top saved them from seri.
Gus in jury. Vernon Hines was rid
ing with DIR. Pence.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-12
Death of Miss Margaret Glassner

Miss Margaret GIassner, aged nine
teen years, passed away at a local hos
pital Monday following short illness.
The remains were shipped to the form
err home, White Rock, S. D., for burial.
Miss Glassner had been employed at
the cigar stand at the Leland hotel
for about a year and by her win
ming ways had made hundreds of
friends. When she went to the hos
pital a short time before her death,
she TESTED with her friends concerning
how long she expected to live, and no
one realized how serious her condi-
ton really was.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-12

F. N. Fuller of the Fuller Motor Co.,
in company with D. S. Hupp, assistant
district representative Of the Dodge
Brothers Motor Co., Of Detroit, Mich,
left the city Saturday on trip Of in
spection over the territory covered by
the Fuller Motor Co., which by the
way, is the most extensive of any
agency representing the Dodge Broth
ers in the west.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-12
"Madcap Madge" At Arcade Monday
and Tuesday

In "Madcap Madge", the latest TT
angle play, in which Olive Thomas
makes her screen debut, the mysteries
Of what takes place in the exclusive
and expensive seminaries are revealed.
The illumination that Miss Thomas
sheds on this is extremely valuable.
We are shown what steps young Ia
dies 90 through before they are gradu-
ated into the ranks of debutantes.
There are scenes in the dormitories,
where the pajama clad girls lay out
campaigns of mischief for the coming
day. Perhaps the mostt, interesting
scenes are in the gym" where tne
girls are seen going through their ex-
ercises.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-12

Clyde G. Campbell, Great Northern
conductor with headquarters in this
city sprung surprise on his friends
Tuesday evening July 3, when he en-
tered the ranks of benedicts marrying
Miss Bertha C. Olson daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Olson of this city.
The ceremony was performed at the
Presbyterian Manse with Rev. P. W.
Erickson officiating. The attendants
were Miss Margaret Falconer and
Torgie M. Olson. Following the cere-
mony four-course supper was served
at the Gem Cafeteria. They will be
at home to their friends at 304 Main
Street South, after July Is.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-12
Entertained brady Ladies' Aid

Enterta1ned DTduy Hduiee
Four Minot ladies, Mesdames W; u.
Wilson, Harry Edwards, Nels Under
dahl and Louis w. Station, who were
former members of the brady Ladies
Aid Society, entertained the members
Of that organization at Riverside PARK
this afternoon, about sixty attending.
The afternoon was spent in very en-
ioyable social manner under the leaty
trees and at four o'clock a big picnic
lunch was served.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs. L. D. McGahan left by
auto Sunday for the Belt mountains in
Montana, where Mrs. McGahan will
remain for several weeks with the S.
H. Elliott family in the hopes that she
may regain her health. She will later
visit her daughter at Bellingham,
Wash, and will then go to Los Angeles,
CAL, to spend the winter.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-12
Father win Care For Insane Son

Martin Larson, the father Of Fred
olph Larson who was before the coun-
ty insanity board few days ago, wir-
ed Judge William Murray of the coun-
ty court who is member Of the in
sanity board, that he would come and
get the son if this could be done. He
states that the unfortunate man is a
resident of Minnesota and that he pre-
fers to have him committed to an asy-
lum in that state. The father, who
lives in Minneapolis, was notified that
the son would be turned over to his
charge when he arrived in the city.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-12

P. w. Myers leaves Saturday morn
ing for Vancouver where he will com
bine business with pleasure. Mrs.
Myers is expected home from her
auto trip into Montana today.
Mrs. c. w. Piper, Mrs. F. L. Meser-
vey, Miss Florence Green, Mrs. A. j.
Drummer, Mrs. ]. c. Blaisdell and Mrs.
A. Fraser.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-12
Circus Man Killed at Towner

A man who was in the employ of
Barnum & Bailey's CIRCUS which ex-
hibited in this city was killed by
falling from the train Monday night
two miles east of Towner, as the show
was being moved from this point to
Devils Lake. The sheriff and coroner
of McHenry county were notified by
the show management and were asked
to hold an inquest in the matter.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-12
Fire at FLORENCE Chester's

The fire department was called out
at 1915 tonight by a fire at the home
of Florence Chester, at the corner o. OF
Fifth street and Fourth avenue s. W..
At this writing the fremen are tlght-
ing the blaze with chemicals and 1t IS
believed that the fire will not amount
to much.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-12
Horse Thieves Dance

The famous "Dance of the Horse
Thieves" will take place at No Mans
Land near Burlington Friday nignt 81
this week. This will wind up the va
Settlers picnic which has been IN pro
gress for three weeks. Many from
this city will attend and q general IN
yitation is extended to the public TO
minple with the old timers.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-12

August Hanson Visits MinOt District
August Hanson of Fargo, district
manager Of the ]. I. Case Threshlng
Machine Co. spent several days IN the
Minot territory on business In com
pany with the local manager, Marius
Erickson, he drove in every direction
from Minot. He is not at all encour-
aged with the prospects this year.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-12
Donnybrook COuple Wed

Miss Mary B. Maynard and Edwin
C. McVeety of Donnybrook were unit
ed in marriage at the Presbyterian
manse in this city Friday evening at
6 o'clock by Rev. P. W. Erickson: The
couple were attended by Miss Myrtle
Sherman and Roy King. The couple
are visiting relatives at Howard Lake,
MINI.
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GET COMPANY IN ONE HOUR

GET COMPANY IN ONE HOUR
Bismarck, N. D., July 11.-An en-
tire company recruited in an hour,
was the feat tonight of three second
regiment officers at Crosby, N. d., ac-
cording to word received tonight by
Lieutenant Colonel Tharalson by long
distance telephone. The entire city
turned out to greet Captain Stickley
and Battalion Adjutants Neumeier
and Orchard and after an enthusiastic
mass meeting the recruiting began.
Scores focked to the recruiting Of
ficers' desk and in less than an hour
the company had been recruited to
minimum strength. The Crosby COM
pany, will be given place in the
Smashing second,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-12

Attending Bankers Convention +,
S. j. Rasmussen, r. E. Barron ana
NJ, R. Porter are attending the N.
D. state bankers convention at Fargo
this week.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-12

Drink WaI2y--i<eep Young. II
Old age. a Eoumnnan scientist con-
tends, is due solely to decrease in
the amount of water in the human sys-
tenn.
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Fargo Young Women Drowned at Or
tOnyille MINI.

Seven people lost their lives in Big
Stone Lake near Ortonville, Mimi,
when a big pleasure launch capsized
during sudden storm. Two Of the
victims are the Misses Hazel and Bet
sy Erickson Of Fargo, sisters. An
other victim was Miss Belle Larson,
an aunt. The boat was an excursion
steamer, the Muskegon.
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Robbed Central Cigar Store
The Central Cigar Store was robbed
Tuesday night, the safe being opened
and some money taken.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-24

unnecessary and unwise to do SO here Even in the present unsettled condi- ton there is no reason why we should put an end to these normal activities which we may, with entire fitness. con tinue"
 According to the latest official re- ports close to 175 cities and towns throughout the United States are rep resented in the various baseball leagues included in the classifications from major to class D. In 1914 the same lists showed that there were league teams in about 300 cities or towns.
 College athletes are found in large numbers at all the various training camps these days, and as is usual. the football players lead all the rest. At Plattsburg alone there are close to two hundred men training for posi- tions as officers who have gained fame, either local or national, as grid. iron warriors of exceptional ability.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-24
CHINA 5 SCUSTOMS TARIFF NOW
 OPPOSED
(By Associated Press)

TOXIC, May 24 - Marquis Okuma has declared himself in opposition to Japan's ratification of Chinas propo- sal to increase the Chinese customs tariff. He voices the opposition of the Japanese business interests, who as. sert that the proposed increase will prove a great blow to Japans export trade.
 China advanced the proposition as a desire in connection with the pour parlers over her formal entrance into the war with the United States on the side of the entente powers.
 Japanese manufacturers claim the increase will especially harm the sale of cotton yarn and cotton cloth, which form the bulk of Japan's exports to China.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-24

The Burnside is still tinkering with the cable, and as a result no messages 3 re being E receiyed over that route. The navy radio, however, is handling the commercial business during the in. terim, and the Daily Times has re. ceived part of it's press service by wireless.