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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-12-29
Eighth Grade.
MASON SCHOOL.
First Grade.


Margaret Copenhaver, Eva Frazier.
Ncilic Harris. Juanita Deflaven. Ell
bel KlIngsmith Ncttie Long, Jack
Beavers. Odel Clark William Mauck,
fIoawrd Albright, Boyd Fizer. French
Frazier. Edgar Holt. Frank Holt,
Arnold Slonaker
Second Grade.
Lillian Copenhaver, Myra Gosnell.
Carrie Leonard, Ellie Lamp, Thelma
Rico. Mildred Strother. Ralph Duke.
Howard Hayes. Wade McCauley.
Wallace Reynolds, Donald Shipe,
Leonard Shade
Third Grade.
Robherta Mcdonald, Ruth Rey-
ralHa Geneva shade Ivy Slonalor.
Emily Tharp. Lillian Tharp. Carrie
Thomas, Mary Ware, Douglas Ben
aer. Russell BraIthwaite. Fred Hol.
ii, Howard Honer, Roy shlpe, Ken.
meth WageleY.
Fourth Grade.
Catherine Broy, Ruth Kettering.
Mary Powell Dorothy Rice Naomi
Thomoa. Ruth Ware, Clarence AL 4
bright Leroy Cammer. Ralph Thorn
49, Dalton Wasoley, Harry Wssten.
faee' NELL Wilmington.
Fifth Grade.
M1learot Carver, Alberta Gettle,
Aanua Duke Worth Harris, Muriel
Resnoid Anna Ruly, Mabel Kllmer.
Nclscn Dunn. Lee Wilburn, William
Bausorman. Leonard Mock. Thomas
s5illwcl Blaine Leonard, William
7~5.omo Marshall Hobbs. clyde Nc.
4u.n' NHtum Ridcnour
Sixth Grade.
Lice Hale Mary Hobbs, Eva Pear
III, Ethel Rice, Audrey Montgomery,
l.Hwoo3 Dunn, Andrew Pearren.
Seventh GRACE.
Eaua Adams Madaline Albright.
E'la Bratt Elizabeth Brndle, Clara
far RUIZ Mccormack. sybn
H9ok Anna Brown. Cedric Reynolds,
T1eodoro Shlpo
Eighth Grade.
Ia,la Shade Mabel Custer. Mar.
are Ambrose, Cleo Baker.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-12-29
Third Grade.

airline Davis. Clara Roman. Evelyn
Roman. Beatrice Cook. Mary Jet,
Paul King
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-12-29
Second Grade.

Andrew Woods. David Walker,
5a2 Reed Emma Cook, Elizabeth
fletcher Irene Walker. Mildred
.tIagc
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-12-29
SUMNER SCHOOL.


William Spears. George Carter.
Lon wilson winfield Green. Frank
'ee'a Ernest Roman. Walter Fl6t.
Aa Martina Easey Fannie Asbefry.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-12-29

Long, Melvin Long, James orem.
Gladstone CinderdonE. MeNeral
Yontz, Allie Ponton
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-12-29
Eighth Grade

Ie,la Shade Mabel Custer. Mar.
are Ambrose Cleo Baker
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-12-29
Seventh Grade

~ =. ''T0I7l. --l1IH- AlI.s.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-12-29

Beatrice Allen.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-12-29
Sixth Grade.

Geon Hraxton Reed.
Hfa"u Naom Harden Edna
fa1.k, Elizabeth Che.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25
h|NO7lSOLD|ER
/ IS IN france
duane Holmes, Son of Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Holmes Is Fighting With
I Expeditionary Force "Some-
N where in France"

The following interesting letter was
received by Frank Holmes, from north
Of the city from his son, Duane, now
fighting in France. Duane is former
Minot boy. He attended the Minot
schools two years and spent seven
months teaching in Ward county.
On Active Service with the AM
erican Expeditionary Force.
Sept. 23, 1917.
Dear Dad:
you'll say it's some time since you
heard from me. Well, Pm still on the
old earth and going strong. Pm not
only going strong, but feeling the
same way. Pm in France. There's
no secret about that, but, where, is
something l can't tell you nor anyone
else. When I left home five years
ago, l knew that some day I'd tour
the United States and might go to
Europe and gaze upon those scenes
which made Napoleon desire to rule
the world; but I didn't expect to get
to be a globe trotter so soon. But the
recruiting poster said Join the Ma.
rines and see the world Well, l hope
to see more of it yet. Pm not sorry
at all for my early enlistment, and
Pm having a great time all the time.
Well, I'm putting by $25 a month,
and more when l can. Well, Dad, be
Of good cheer. War isn't so bad if
you're fighting on the side of the righi
and that's where we are. Raise the
crops and we'll do the rest. Had a
great ocean trip. It's some lake."
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25
BrOadway's Greatest Melodrama to be
Shown at Arcade Theatre.

Harry L. MOrey, the Vitagraph star
has re-created the role of Joe Carson
in the screen version of Bayard Veil
ler's stage success, "Within the Law
which is at the Arcade Theatre Wed.
nesday and Thursday. His work is OF
such a character that it far outshines
anything done by any of the actors OF
the legitimate stage when they es.
sayed the role of "the best little forgel
in the United States"
Carson is a regular crook, always
outside of the law, until he meets
Mary Turner, upon her release from
prison, after serving a sentence fol
theft committed by another. She per-
suades Carson that being dishonest
"Within the Law" where he is i'm.
mune from arrest by surrounding him.
self with clever lawyers, is not only
perfectly safe, but much more lucra.
tive. ...
He falls in love with Mary, but not
withstanding his environments and his
companions, his is the love Of man
He protects her from not only his evi
companions, but from himself.
Eventually Mary ensnares the sor
Of the wealthy man who caused hel
arrest and Imprisonment. She first
ensnares him for revenge, but even re.
venge falls before real love.
During the love scenes between
Mary and her wealthy admirer-latel
her husband-Morey, as Carson, shows
his wonderful power as an actor. He
portrays even human suffering on the
screen; he lays bare his innermost
thoughts through facial expression
and muscular action that is truly won.
derful, played to the acme of perfec.
ton, neither over nor under done
Even that terrible anguish of the eyes
when giving up that most precious tt
him is photographed with terrific
clearness. Morey's eyes simply talk
And in the end he dies for the wo.
man he protected and silently loved.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25
POTATO CROP
IS HARD HIT
Minnesota's Crop is Not More Than
Half Gathered-Many Acres Lost
in North Dakota.

Fargo, Oct. 24.-Dr. E. F. Ladd,
North Dakota food dictator, said that
North Dakota's potato crop in storage
is seriously endangered by the cold
weather and the car shortage. He re-
ceived complaints yesterday declaring
that thousands of bushels of potatoes
lie in the fields in shallow dugouts and
are liable to be destroyed unless cars
are provided for immediate shipment.
He states North Dakota's storage IA
cilities for potatoes are entirely made
quate.
Not more than half of the Mime
sofa crop of potatoes has been har-
vested. At Duluth and at Internation-
al Falls, Minn., the ground is covered
with six inches of snow and this ap-
parently has saved the potatoes tenn
rorarily, but the growers may never
be able to get them out of the soil.
Many potatoes in North Dakota
have been destroyed. In the Berthold
district, many acres remain to be dug
and many of them have been frozen.
Another snow fell last night and it is
believed that it is here for the win
ter. Potatoes are selling at around
$1.50 per bushel in the Minot stores.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25
new GOVERNMENT
LOAN ASSOCIATION
FOR N|N0T
Was Formed September 27th-Pron-
inent Farmers Interested
in the Organization

Although new government organ
l2ation was completed back in Septem-
Der, the newspapers have neglected to
make the matter public until now.
The name of the new Farmers Loan
Bank is the "Minot National Farm
Loan Association The application
was sent in for charter long ago
with some twenty prominent farmers
as charter members. Something like
$4,000 in loans were applied for by
the Charter members, and it is ex-
pected that the association will handle
a million dollars worth of loans in the
next twelve months.
The association has been given ter
ritory embracing some 40 townships
all in Ward county
The officers and directors Of the new
association are as follows:
Anthony Walton, President.
c. B. Carlson, Vice President.
B. A. Blume,, John E. Christensen,
Charles l.. Mattson, Directors.
Grant S. Youmans, ,Secretary-Treas-
urer.
Messrs. Walton, Blume and Carlson
ma ke up the loan committee of the as
sociation.
lNc oISd!llLdtlOH WOfk OF Fne as
sociation has all been completed and
the officers are busy now receiving
loan applications from farmers seek
ing S per cent money from the gov-
eminent.
1t is gratifying to farmers who are
in need of immediate benefits under
the Federal Farm Loan Act to know
that Hon. Thorwald Mostad of Minot,
North Dakota, has been appointed
government land appraiser. Surely
nc better selection could have been
made. The farmers interested in the
row association feel that Mr.. Mostad
is competent, honorable and trust
worthy. He knows land values and
the farmers feel that the government
can depend upon his appraisals as be-
ing conservative, on the other hand,
the farmers believe that Mr.. Mostad
will be fair with them in appraising
their land.
Since the new association COM
renced to do business, something like
$4,000 in choice loan applications
have been received.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25
President Shaw's Statement Concern
ing New City Water Supply.

w. S. Shaw, president of the city
commission, says: "The city water
which is now being taken from the
new Oak Park wei, will soon be ready
to use for cooking and drinking pur-
poses. In fact, am drinking it in my
own home now, but am not advising
the people of Minot generally to drink
it yet. We tested the water from fifty
hydrants and from only one of them
was bacteria shown. 1t may take lit
tie time to get the bacteria out of the
dead ends but we are working as
fast as we can and soon the water will
be fit to use all over the city, I am
safe in saying. We will notify the cit
liens just as soon as it is ready to use.
"'1n my mind, there is no question
but what we will be able to procure
all the water necessary from the wells.
l have contended this right along. We
will be hampered in our work of sink
ing more wells for lack of funds, am
afraid"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25
Cattle Die rom Blackleg.

Blackleg has attacked quite a large
number of cattle in Ward county OF
late. Two head of young stock from
Bob Evans herd southwest of brady
died this morning and two more are
certain to die. The entire herd will be
treated this evening in hopes of saw
ing them.
Blackleg comes on in hurry. 1t
attacks young stock mainly, the critter
becoming lame in either a front or a
hind leg. Blisters show up under the
skin which can easily be felt. After
an animal is once attacked, there ap-
pears to be no hope of saving it. It
should be separated from the rest Of
the herd and the treatment admins
tered to the others at once. Better
still, the cattle should be treated be-
fore the disease makes it's presence
in the herd. Cattle that die from
blackleg should either be burned or
buried, to keep the disease from
spreading.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25
ALDEN HEARING TO AWAIT
ARRIVAL OF DIST. ATTORNEY

Fargo, N. d., Oct 24.-District At
torney M. A. Hildreth was not in Far
60 today and at noon it was uncertain
if, the hearing of W. E. Alden, Mime
apolis recruiting officer Of the United
States navy, would take place this af-
ternoon as scheduled.
Alden was arrested last night on a
charge of firing the Fargo federal
bailding, officials charging that he set
FIRE to The building to collect insurance
on his own clothing, in the recruiting
offices, which he had insured several
days before the fire that caused a loss
of $4,000.
Last night Alden declared that he
did not know anything about the Or
igin of the fire and seemed greatly
surprised that he should be charged
with the crime. He stated that he had
been in the building late on the night
of the fire awaiting the arrival of re-
cruits on a late train. He demanded a
preliminary hearing which was set for
this afternoon.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25
CAMPAIGN
INCREASES DEMAND
Moderate Priced Vehicle of Low Up
keep Cost Meets With Growing
Favor as Result of National
Conservation Movement.

Although many people may have the
impression that the national appeal for
economy and conservation is having
it's effect only in "talk," the public is
really responding sincerely and con-
sclentiously, according to men who
have given the situation close study
Naturally, the tendency to eliminate
waste is not as pronounced as it will
be year from today, if the war is
still in progress, nor is it contended
that everybody has given second
thought to the suggestion but there are
abundant evidences, nevertheless, that
economy is being practiced.
Woman's natural sympathy for
campaigns looking to the betterment
of social and economic conditions is
one of the most potent factors in the
early effectiveness Of the conservation
propaganda. "For proof, witness the
difference in the conduct of most
households" say those who have OBJ.
served the results of the conservation
movement. "Look in on almost any
home, and you will find that the motto
has become two small helpings and
not too much, rather than "a heapine
platter and surplus"
And it is pointed out by these same
observers that the women have moi
confined their activities to the home
The influence of their economical stan.
dards, at least, has been left outside
"It has even effected the gasoline
market" according to George c
Hubbs, assistant general sales mana.
ger of Dodge Brothers, who recently
completed tour covering practically
every section of the country. "Not
only that" he added, "but it has af.
fected the automobile market. If you
care to verify this, ask the man who
fills your gas tank. Sixty per cent Of
the filling stations will tell you that
gasoline sales aren't what they shoulc
be, in view of the excellent touring
weather. They will tell you also thai
the quantities they sell are not al
large as formerly, although the Gus
toners are more numerous, by far
And then they will explain that this j:
because nearly every car that drives
up is of the light, moderate priced
variety, 'and doesn't need much gas.
"That is how the conservation cam
paign has affected the automobile
market. People are buying light cars
cars that are dignified in appear
| ance, dependable in performance anc
capable of running from to 80 miles
on a gallon of gasoline. Such cal
is actually an economical necessity tx
any man who feels that his time ane
energy are worth conserving, for these
two factors also are vitality important
to the great national program.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25
District Court Jurors.

The following is list of the juror
.rawn for the November term of dis.
,rict court for Ward county:
Anton E'stoen, Tagus, r. l.
e. A. Cochran, Berthold.
P. Mogard, Wolseth.
K. o. Stark, Aurelia.
Jake Kruger, Max, R, /.
Albert Lowe, Minot.
Peter Kulaas, Minot.
H. J. Johnson, Burlington.
Irwin Nicodemus, Foxholm, R. 1.
Chas. Whitesell, Surrey.
Bert Stewart, Minot.
A. E. Hass, Kenmare.
J. H. Burkhart, Berthold.
H. C. Jewell, Carpio.
VIM. Violet, Benedict.
q Cicero Vannett, Minot, r. 3.
G. w. Patton, Minot, r. 4.
Christ Hanson, Baden.
John Higgins, Plaza, R. 1.
c. A. Grow, Minot.
\ N. J. Demaree, Des Lacs.
Joseph Outer, Minot, r. /.
Albert Reinke, Minot, Box 141.
Joe Matzdorf, Berthold.
K. E. Stiner, Kenmare, R. 8.
Frank F. Frank, Minot, R. 8.
J. C. Wilhelm, Kenmare.
Helmer Erickson, Donnybrook, R. 2
Albert J. Vedevig, Carpio, R. 2.
B. B. Mouck, Minot, R. 5.
A. O. Bergo, Donnybrook, R. 2.
c. E. Tunnel, Carpio, r. 8.
Matt Halvick, Berthold.
Herman Newman, Sawyer, R. 1.
W. E. Nicodemus, Foxholm, r. 1.
James Casteel, Burlington.
Dan Hennessy, Lone Tree.
Glen J. Specs, Makoti, R. 2.
D. N. Stevick, Des Laos.
Henry Olson, Burlington.
John Fleckten, Kenmare, R. 4.
Jim Cameron, Douglas.
The jury has been called to report
for duty November 20 at 2 p. m.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25
DAKOTA COWBOY JOINED THE
NAVY TO "RIDE" THE KAISER

From range rider to fireman, third
class, United States navy, is the latest
chapter in the career Of Robert Sher-
man Mcconnell, Emerson, N. D., cow
boy, who enlisted at the Minneapolis
naval recruiting station yesterday and
is now at Great Lakes, Ill.
Appearing at the recruiting office,
Mcconnell wore long rowelled spurs,
a yard-wide sombrera, decorated with
a swarm of little American flags, and
carried lariat.
"What va going to do with the
roundup apparel when you get into
the navy?" Chief Quartermaster A.
A. Michaelson asked him.
"Ride the kaiser, guess, if l get
the chance" said the range rider.
He was enlisted with out more ado.
"When he gets the kaiser to ride !
pity that guy who has been convicted
Of Hohenzollern in the first degree y
Nichaelson remarked. "McConnel
weighed 191 in his birthday suit"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25
Vivian Martin, Optimist.

Winsome little Vivian Martin, stal
Of "Little Miss Optimist'' Paramount
Picture which will be shown on Mon.
day and Tuesday at the Orpheum
Theatre, was born near Grand Rapids
Mich. At the age Of six she was play.
ing with Richard Mansfield in "Cy-
rano de Bergerac" by Edmond Ros-
tand. Possibly it was this early start
and the unprecedented success which
has followed it that has made her one
of the happiest and most optimistic
stars of the screen-possibly it was
just the fact that she was Herselff-
just adorable Vivian Martin. At any
rate, the critics agree that Little
Miss Optimist," her latest Paramount
picture, is we'll named.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25
CHECKING IN
SANITY RECORDS
J. D. Snyder, Of State Auditors Office
Trying to Effect Settlement
With Ward County

]. r. Snyder, formerly one Of the
county officials from Emmons county,
now connected with the office Of the
state auditor, is spending a week or
two in Minot, checking up the old
Ward county insanity records.
Owing to discrepancy in the in
sanity records from several years past,
there is difference of between five
and seven thousand dollars in the sum
which the state auditor claims is oW-
ing the state by Ward county, and the
figures that the county commission
ers claim.
In the early days, the boundaries of
Imperial Ward extended from Portal
on the Canadian line to Norwich, N.
D., distance of over one hundred
miles. Later, Renville, Burke, and
Nountrail counties were formed from
parts of old Ward. In the early days,
the expenses Of inmates in the insane
asylum were paid by the state at
large, but in 1907 the law was amend
ed, charging the counties with the pa
tients sent from each county. The
early records do not show the postof-
fee addresses of the patients as it
was not necessary to keep such rec
ords and in consequence there is q
discrepancy in the accounts of each
county in North Dakota.
What is now Ward county, must
pay for the patients sent from this
county only and all patients sent from
the territory now embraced in the
other three counties, are charged to
their respective counties, from the
dates of settlement between Ward and
those counties.
Mr.. Snyder has effected a settle
ment with Adams, Bowman, Slope,
Dunn and Stark counties and will un-
doubtedly be able to do so with Ward
county.
In case there are any patients whose
former places of residence cannot be
determined, their expenses will be
charged to the state at large.
Patients are frequently committed
from one county, while their residence
may be in another. This has been
done in order to save the authorities
the trouble Of returning the patient
to the home county.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25
Jerry Bacon Visits MinOt Friends.

Jerry Bacon, chief stockholder in
the Grand Forks Herald, arrived in
Minot last night to attend the funeral
of his wife's brother, Fred B. Brun-
dage. Mrs. Bacon arrived early in the
week.
Mr.. Bacon is calling on old time Mi
not friends today. He has been a
resident of Grand Forks for many
years and owns the Dacotah hotel and
one of the finest stock farms in North
Dakota. His herd of registered Hol-
stems will compare favorably with
any cattle in the United States. In
July, Mr.. Bacon disposed of heifer
for 5000 which had taken the first
prize at the North Dakota State Fair
The heifer later won the sweepstakes
at Minnesota and has just been sold
at a handsome profit.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25
Ducks Are Plentiful.

A number Of hunters are bringing
in large numbers of ducks which they
shot along the Mouse river between
Minot and Logan. The smaller lakes
have been frozen and the ducks have
taken to the river. DR.. ]. r. Pence
shot dozen fine specimens Wednes-
day. Will Campbell walked down the
river several miles and returned with
all the ducks he could carry. Today a
number Of other hunters are out. jim
mie Murray came in yesterday with
a bag of twelve mallards. Two blue
bills took refuge in the river near the
Eastwood Park bridge and small boys
tried to land them with stones. Rice
Lake is not frozen over and ducks by
the thousands are there but the con-
dition Of the roads keeps the hunters
away.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25
HEALTH is IMPROVING.

Major J. S. Murphy, immigration
agent for the 500 Line Railway, for
mer resident Of the Wonder City, who
has been in poor health for couple
Of years, seems to be improving rapid
ly. He has recently returned home
from a leading hospital of the coun-
try, and is able to be up and around,
and says that he feels fine, only a lit
tie weak yet. His many friends in
Minot will be very glad to hear Of his
improved health-Business Bulletin.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25
MRS. PHIL ROACH
BUYS MEAT MARKET
Well Known MinOt Woman Engages
In Business-John HannafOrd Re-
tires on Account of Ill Health

Mrs. Phil Roach has purchased the
Valley Meat Market from Hannaford
g. Roach and is now in charge of this
well known place.
Mrs. Roach is business woman OF
more than the ordinary ability and is
demonstrating what woman can DO
in the business world. Six o'clock each
morning finds her at the shop, super
vising affairs. In this work she is as
sisted by her husband, who has been
interested in the Valley Meat Mar
ket for many years.
John Hannaford, who has been in
terested in the Valley Meat Market
for about ten years, has been COM
PEELED to give up this work owing to
i'll health.
The Valley Meat Market is the old
est institution of it's kind in Minot and
enjoys an excellent patronage.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-10-25
GETS A NEW HEN;
BARRED LEGHORN

Canton, O., Oct. 23-By crossing a
black leghorn with white leghorn
nine years ago Paul E. Gibbs of this
city is we'll along on his plan to pro-
iuce new breed Of egg-laying chick
on, breed which he believes eventu-
ally will outstrip all others. In 10
years, he says, the fowl will be we'll
developed as perfect new strain. The
chicken he is developing is called the
barred leghorn, the. feathers being
black and white and barred as is the
barred rock. It resembles the leg
horn in height and weight.