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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
BANK Frs WILL SAVE
5' or SOLDIERS HOMESTEAD

,y Fargo. N. D., Dec. 20 Since the
publication of an article of North
Dakota enlisted soldier who is in
financial difficulties by reason of pay
ment being demanded on a note Sc
cured by chattel mortgage given by
him, Secretary W. C. Macfadden of
the state bankers association states
that one of the valued members of
the association has suggested that
he would like to start a subscription
to raise funds to pay off the mortgage
and present the note and Cancelled
mortgage to the soldier boy this Yule-
tide. The amount involved is about
$4OO. The secretary of the associa-
ton states the bank, which is pres
sing the payment of the note, is not
a member of the North Dakota Bank
ers' association.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
Alladin and His Wonderful Lamp.

There are some elements of intense
realism in "Aladdin and the Wonder
full Lamp" which appears at the Ar
cade Theatre Wednesday and Thurs
day, but the mystic element of the
East is always discernable. The lamp
that has it's magical powers to give to
the one who rubs it his wish is domi-
nant throughout the story. 1t is a
play of magic and gen, takes the
place of the fairy of our Western land.
This genie is something new in NOV
ing pictures. He has something of
the element of the giant of "Jack and
the Beanstalk" in that he represents
the things that all children conjure
up in their minds.
aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
is bound to appeal in most wonder
full way to the young.
However, older people will dispute
with the children as to which will get
the most enjoyment out of this glori-
Gus Fox Kiddie Feature. The very
charm of it's story as it is told on the
screen and the wonderful way in which
it is acted, the fresh beauty of the
heroine and the tragic element in its
title character, will all give them a
keen pleasure of new and most in
tense sort. No one will be able to tell
to them the beauty of the scenes that
are to be disclosed in this film. The
very costuming that is carefully cor
rect as to the smallest detail and the
atmosphere of the period and the
brilliancy of Bagdad will make new
era in the history Of the screen drama,
and those who witness this film will
feel it's force and it's fascination.
The maker of this screen drama has
found new light in the ancient lamp
and it has led him into magical paths
of accomplishments.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
VELV BA N X ER
KILLED BY FALL
G. p. Severtson, Cashier of the First
State Bank of Velva Fell to the
Street in Unconscious Condi-
ton Wednesday and Died
Soon After
Special to the Independent:


Velva, N. D., Dec. 26.-G. P. Severt-
sen, cashier of the First State Bank
OF this city, was suddenly stricken
at ten o'clock this morning. falling
to the street in an unconscious condi-
ton near the J. L. Lee real estate Of
fee. He was seen to fall backwards
and he attempted to arise, but got
onlv to his knees, when he fell for
ward and was never able to arise: He
was carried to the office of DR.. Aaker
where he passed away in about thirty
minutes.
At first it was thot that his death
might have been due to heart attack
but this was probably not the case
An autopsy was performed this after
noon by two of the Velva doctors and
they have determined that the death
was due to the fall. Mr.. 'Severtson
had lust come out Of the postoffice,
carrying several packages, and was
not wearing rubbers. Six or eight feet
away from the postoffice, there is an
icv place on the walk and when he
reached this spot, he fell heavily
striking the sidewalk with the back OF
his head. This probably caused con.
cussion of the brain. He attempted
to get up and fell heavily on his face
hruising one side of his face and
breaking his nose.
A coronor's inquest was held this
evening, and in the absence of the Cor.
onor. DR.. Stone of Balfour, the inquest
was held before Justice of the Peace
J. J. Stempges. At this writing the
Jury has not brot in verdict but
without question they will find that
death was purely accidental. :,
The remains will be taken to the old
home. Northfield, Minn., sometime
Thursday, where they will be inferred
Mr.. Severtson was member OF the
Lutheran church.
Mr.. Severtson was one of Velva's
foremost citizens. He came here II
1902 as cashier Of the First State
Bank, established by the Ross-Davld
son people, and was its manager since
When a young lad, he moved from ms
home in Iceland to Denmark, where ne
learned the banking business. He was
employed for years in the big banks Of
Copenhagen and it can be safely sale
that very few bankers in the state
knew as much about the detail worl
of the banking business as Mr.. Sew
ertsOn. He lived for several years II
Mortified, Lake City and Granit.'
Falls, Mimi, and had lived in Ameri
ca since 1883.
At first it was believed that hi
death might have been due to the fall
but this is not certain. He had nev
er complained of having heart trouble;
Mr.. Severtson was born in Iceland
but had lived in America for man:
years. He came to Velva abou
twelve years ago as cashier of tn
First State Bank and remained wit
this institution until the time OF nj
DEATH. He was an exceedingly con
every way and the kindest of husband
and fathers. His death is distinc
loss to Velva.
He was a member of the Knights Q
Pythias lodge. He was 80 years OF
and leaves wife and three daughters
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
The First Stars and Stripes.

The Scarlet Office Supply Co. has
issued one of the most attractive cal
endars we have seen this year. 1t
shows Betsy Ross at work on the
countrys first flag. The picture is a
reproduction from a painting by John
Whitaker. the noted Philadelphia
painter. Betsy Ross, an expert seam
stress, resided at what is now 239
Arch St., Philadelphia. Washington
himself submitted the design for the
flag but at the suggestion of Betsy
Ross, the stars which he proposed
were changed from the six-pointed
stars of England to the five-pointed
stars of France. This new flag was
perhaps first used by the American
army at Fort Schuyler, N. Y, on Aug
ust 6, 1777.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
Temperature Of Domestic Animals

The temperature Of The horse varles
from 90 1-2 to 101 IL, the average be-
ing 100 1-2. In cattle the tempera-
trre varies from 100 Is to 1902 Is
with an average of 101 Is. In sheep,
goats and hogs the temperature varies
from 101 to 105, with an average of
1O3. The dogs temperature varies
from 100 to 102 and averages 101.
When exercising or if the barn is
warm, the bodily temperature may go
higher. In cold weather or after drink
ing cold water it may 60 lower. These
temperatures are for animals when in
good health.-Agr. Ext. Dept. N. D.
Agr. College.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
SENATE WANTS SECRETARY
TO CUT OUT RED TAPE

The Senate committee has requested
the secretary of war to cut out all red
tape and to buy in the open market
if necessary, the supplies which are
so badly needed by the army. There
is shortage of 10000 overcoats and
47OOO woolen blouses, it is said. It
appears that there is also shortage
of clothing at Camp Dodge and sew
eral other camps.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
NOnpartisan Leader Moves

The Nonpartisan Leader, which has
been published at Fargo, N. D. since
its origin, has been moved to st. Paul
The nonpartisan league has extended
it's activities over several states and
for that reason it was deemed advis-
able to move the Leader to a more
central location.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
RED CROSS ENROLLS OVER
l3 MILLION NEW MEMBERS

Washington, Dec. 25.-Further re-
turns today from the Red Cross
Christmas membership drive indicat-
ed officials at headquarters here said,
that the total enrolment would be
even in excess of the 100000 fore
cast last night. The object was to en-
roll 100000 new members.
North Dakota, with a quota of g.
900, has enrolled 80,207 members.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
Twins Were Born

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Ras-
mussen was formerly Miss Madge Tof-
west of Parshall, on Dec. %, twins, a
boy and a girl, weighing seven and
eight pounds, respectively. Mother
and babes are doing fine. Mrs. Ras-
mussen ws formerly Miss Madge Tof-
flemire of Surrey and Mr.. Rasmussen
is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Ras-
muSSen of Surrey.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
CABLEGRAM FROM CAPT. r.
OTTO GROSS.

Mrs. Gertrude Grass, wife of
Capt. +. Otto Gross, commanding
Co. D, received a cablegram yes
terday from her husband, sent
from somewhere in France. The
message simply read: arrived
safely. Merry Christmas"
Other cablegrams We're receiv-
ed in Minot by relatives of STAN
ton Hayes, Percy Robbins, Neil
Weller, Josiah Blaisdell and Glenn
Moon.
A number of cards written by
members Of the Minot company,
and held on this side until the safe
arrival OF the troops cover there"
have arrived in Minot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
Government Calling for Best Engines
From the West.

W. c. McHugh, general manager Of
the Great Northern freight depart
ment in this city, informs the Inde-
pendent that the tonnage capacity Of
the road at present is but 40 per cent
of the summer tonnage, owing to the
cold weather. The government has
taken several of the best engines
from each road to help out in the rush
in the east. Two of the best engines
from the Devils Lake shops We're com
mandeered by the government about
week ago.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
VIII Sentence Crowell Dec. %.

E. C. Crowell, the young Normal
school student who shot and killed
Sam Dazell, drayman, during a
quarrel, will receive his sentence Dec.
2S, at 10 o'clock. The jury found him
guilty and recommended his punish>
ment at Is years in the penitentiary.
The Independent understands that
Atty. Sinkler for the defense is per-
fecting an appeal and hopes to secure
a new trial for Crowell.
R. D. Hand, convicted Of the crime
of carrying concealed weapons, will
also receive his sentence Dec. %.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
GOVERNMENT MAY
POOL COAL SUPPLY

Washington, Dec. 26.-Fuel Admin
istrator Garfield told the senate in
vestigating committee today that if
the war continued very long the gov
ernment would be compelled to pool
coal and sell it at reasonable prices.
Some coal operators, he said, were
making the greatest profits in their
history but he considered high prices
stimulus to the great production
the war demands.
The fuel administrator said he saw
little relief in prospect for the rail-
roads until their operation was CEN
tralized.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
James Manahan and Others Arrested.

James Manahan, well Known attor-
ney, who has been connected with the
Society Of Equity, has been arrested
by the federal authorities charged
with melting a riot. McGrath and
Keller, other speakers, were also ar
rested. They made addresses before
a crowd of workmen at the Rice Lake
Park, Dec. 2, and they are charged
with making addresses which caused
the men to do violence.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
Staale Hendrickson Wins Auto.

Staale Hendrickson has won an au-
tomobile in the contest conducted by
the Grand Forks Herald. Staale gen
orally gets what he goes after,
whether it be insurance for the New
York Life, some political office, or
is an $975 Overland 80. 2Staale did a
lot of hard work and about 80 per
cent of his business consisted of new
subscribers.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
PALDA SUES UPTONS
FOR $112, 900
Claims Damages for Arrest Following
Minot Raid-Case Against Palda
Was Dismissed.

Former District Judge L. j. Palda
instituted an action in the local dls-
trict court late Monday seeking $ll2,-
900 damages from F. G. and A. Upton:
The action accrues from the arrest OF
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
Colored Man Drafted Into Army

Clarence Bowers, a negro arrested
at Portal recently by deputy U. S.
marshal and brot before U. S. Com
missioner Hopkins, has been taken to
one of the army camps where he is
now learning to be soldier.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27

The Timroth store at Surrey was re-
Gently robbed Of some valuables. A
detective agency announces an offer
for a reward elsewhere in this is
sue.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-16

Records show three steamers of that
name, one Belgian and two Russian,
largest being nineteen hundred tons
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-16
PUT GERMAN SOL oilers
TO SEPARATE DUTIES

WASHINGTON, Dec, 14-The first
steps to place the soldiers of Germany
and AustroHungarian birth or eXtrao-
ton at duty apart from the actual fight
ing forces appears in today's army or
ders.
These show a transfer of nearly a
hundred enlisted men of the regular
national army to duty in the discipli-
nary barracks guard at Fort Leaven-
worth, Kan. Most of the transfers
are from national army units; three
men come from the expeditionary for
ces in France.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-16
DRIVE
BACK BRITISH

BERLIN, Dec. 14-British troops en-
deavoring to recapture trenches they
lost to east Bullecourt on the Cam
brai front, were beaten back yesterday
the general staff announces. On the
front in eastern France the French ar
tillery fire increased.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-16
SPECKLES SAYS OUR
SUGAR GOING TO CANDADA

WASHINGTON Dec. 14.-Declaring
there is no shortage of sugar in the
United States and that the famine is
local to the Atlantic seaboard, Presi-
dent Speckles Of the Federal Sugar
Refining Company, testifying today at
the senate committee inquiry, placed
the responsibility on the food admins
tration. Sugar, he declared, is now
passing through New York for Canada
because of higher prices.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-16
GEORGIA TO HAVE
COAL SUPPLY NOW

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-steps to
relieve the coal shortage in Alabama,
and Georgia were taken today by the
Fuel Administration. Operators sup
plying the cities in these states were
directed to give preference to ship
ments to meet pressing needs of cities.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-16
BRITISH TROOPS HAVE
IMPROVED POSITION

LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE official
statement today says the British troops
improved their petitions slightly east of
Bullecourt as a result OF bomb fighting
in that vicinity reported in last nights
communique.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-16
HALIFAX HAS RELIEF
SITUATION in HAND

HALIFAX, Dec. 14.-With the relief
sitration so well in hand that their
services are no longer required, the
Massachusetts unit, the first on the
ground alter the efjlosion, went home
today. The big public funeral service
planned for today was postponed I'M
til Monday.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-16

Those waterfront fires show the
search should be for incendiaries in
stead of for spies.
At any rate, there is no good reason
why the price of ice should be higher
now than usual.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-16
COLD STOPS MINE WORK
FIFTEEN THOUSAND IDLE

SHAMOKIN, Pa, Fifteen thousand
miners in this district are idle today
as result of last nights blizzard.
The railroad sidings into collieries are
under three to seven feet of snow,
closing in whole trainloads of coal
mined Thursday
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-16

tural causes, including Sergeant Paul
Jordan, of the Quartermasters Corps,
December 10th, injuries resulting from
q motorcycle accident, emergency adj
dress, Grady Haley, uncle, Lavonia, Ga,
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-16
PERSEllrJG REPORTS FOUR
DEATHS NATURAL CAUSE.

Washington Dee. 14.-General Perish
ing has reported to the war departent
the deaths Of four Americans from nat
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-16

ground after the explosion, went home
are very low for that region.
ing frost as far south as Palm Beach
Florida.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-16
STEAMER URLAND is
SUNK IN COLLISION

LONDON, Dec. 14.-The steamer
Kurland, has been sunk in a collision,
according to Lloyds announcement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-15

Vernon Magisterial District, Fairfax
County, Virginia, known as lot num-
Der 3S, containing seven and four
teen-hundredth (714) acres, and lot
number 80, containing seven and
Observation-Disclosures (7.72) acres,
as shown on plat and subdivision
of Springfield Park, recorded in
Liber N, No. 7, page 425 ct seq, of
the land records of Fairfax County,
Virginia.
Terms Of Sale:- One-third cash,
balance in two equal instalments pay
able in one and two years with IN
terest at six per centum per annum,
payable semi-annually, from day of
sale, secured by Deed of Trust upon
the property sold, or all cash at tic
cEtiGn of the purchaser. A deposit
of 500 will be required at the time
of sale. All conveyancing, recording
etc., at purchasers cost, Terms O.
sale to be complied with within ID
days from day of sale, otherwise the
Trustee reserves the right to resell
the property at the risk and cost of
the defaulting purchaser after 5
days advertisement in some news
paper published in the City of Alex
andria. HOWARD w. SMITH,
Alexandria, Va, Trustee.
22-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-15
TRUSTEES SALE
FARM IN FAIRFAX
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, NEAR
FRANCONIA, VIRGINIA.

BY virtue of certain decd Of
Trust duly recorded in Deed Book
r, No. 7, folio, 255, ct seq, Of the
land records of Fairfax County, Vir-
GINA, and at the request of the party
secured thereby, the undersigned
Trustees will sell at public auction,
on The promises, on SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY 18th. 1917. at y. m,
the following described land, situated
in Mount Vernon Magisterial Dis
trict,. Fairfax County, Virginia, and
lying between Black Lick Road and
Old Bone Road, and adjoining the
lands of George Javins, William
LyIcs, ct al, as more fully described,
in said Deed of Trust, and containing
1O3.78 acres, more or less.
Terms of Sale Onc-third of the
guiprcilase money! toibe paid. in cash,
balance in two equal instaiments,sS
payable in one and two years. with
interest at six per centum. per an
mum, payable semi-ansually from
day OF sale, secured by Deed Of Trust
, UPON tbs property sold, Or al cash
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-15

at the option of the purchaser, a de-
Fosit Of $3.50 will be required at the
time OF. sale, all conveyancing, re-
cording, ETC., at the cost of the pur-
chaser, terms Of sale to be complied
with within Is days from day of sale,
otherwise the Trustees reserve the
right to resell the property at the
risk and cost of the defaulting pur-
chaser after 5 days advertising iii
some newspaper published in the
City Of Alexandria.
AYLETT r. HOFFMAN,
1920 New York Avenue,
RICHARD A. FORD,
Union. Trust Building,
33-td. Trustees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-15
AUCTION SALE
-Of-
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

Pursuant to the terms of decree
rendered by the Corporation Court
of the City of Alexandria, Virginia,
on the 23rd day of January, 1917, in
the Chanccry cause therein depend
ing wherein Emma Lynch, unmarried,
is the Complainant. and Agnes
Lynch, ct ais, are Defendants, the
undersigned, who was thereby APP
pointcd Special Commissioner Of
Sale for the purpose, will offer Tor
sale, at public auction, in front OF
the Royal Street entrance to The
Market House, in the city OF Alex
andria, Virginia, on Saturday the
seventeenth day of February, 1917,
at ~ o'clock noon, all that lot OF
ground in the city OF Alexandria,
Virginia, with the improvements
thereon known as No. 1lO7 Queen
Street. and bounded and described
as follows, to-wit:
Beginning on the north side Of
Queen Street at the west line Of
Jeremiah Foley at point supposed
to be so feet west of Henry Street;
thence west on Queen Street 70 feet;
thence north 100 feet; thence cas-;
20 feet; and thence south with the
line of the said Foley to the begin
ming,
Terms of Sale:-Cash, conveyance
ing at the cost of the purchaser.
II. NOEL GARNER,
Special Commissioner of Sale
I certify that the Bond required
by the above decree has been duly
given.
NEWELL S. GREENAWAY,
Clerk Corporation Court Alexandria
Va 36-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-15

Potatoes today rival oranges and
apples IN price on Denver markets.
| An increase of s1.5O a handredweight
on: best grades Of the tubers, bring
ling the price of $3.50 a hundred,
forced dealers, they say, to put the
retail price up to four pounds for rs
cents. Good eating apples have
been selling at that figure and
oranges are to be had at 25 cents Il
dozen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-15
BEL-L:ANS
Absolutely Removes
Indigestion. One package
proves it 25c at all druggists
AUCTION SALES
TRUSTEES SALE.
ONE-HALF OF A SQUARE OF
GROUND IN ALEXANDRIA
CITY, VA, IMPROVED BY
A SMALL FRAME
RJJH DING

A SMALL FRAME
BUILDING.
By virtue of authority vested il
the undersigned trustee, by deed OF
trust from Robert Elliott and Syb'
lila NJ. Elliott, his wife, to c. Z
Nicol, the said undersigned trustee
bearing date January 90, 1914, adj,
mittcd to record January 20, 1914
and duly of record in the Clerks or
fee of the Corporation Court of AL
exandria City, Virginia, in Liber
Nc. 60, at Folio, 300, of the Land
Records of the said City, default hav-
ing been made in the payment of the
debt secured by the said decd of
trust and the beneficiary under the
said deed of trust having requested
the said undersigned trustee to sell
the hereinafter described property to
satisfy the said debt, the said UNI
dersigncd trustee will sell at pub
lie auction on the Premises,
At 300 O'clock, p. m. ON SAT-
URDAY, FEBRUARY "a, 1917, the
following described real estate stu
ate in the City of Alexandria, Viz
ginia, bounded and described as fol-
lows, to-wit:
All that piece or parcel of land
situate and being in the said City,
bounded OF the west by Payne Street,
on the south by Pendlcton Street, OH
the east by Fayette Street, and on
the north by line drawn cast and
west through the middle of the square
parallel to Wythe street and be-
ing the south half of the square
of ground bounded by Payne, Pen
dleton, Fayette and Wythe Streets,
which was conveyed to the said Rob
crt Elicit by Louis c. Barley and
Bessie S. Barley, his wife, by deed
bearing date June l6, 1900, admitted
to record August 81. 1901, and duly
recorded in Libcr No. At, at folio
179, of the Land Records Of Alex
andria City, Virginia.
Terms OF Sale Cash.
The title is perfect $4,000 de-
post will be required on day Of sale
and ten days allowed To examine
title, when balanc. OF purchase
money must be paid, whcrcupon deed
C. Z. NICOL,
37-td. Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-15
TRUSTEES SALE
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
By virtue of a certain deed of
Trust duly recorded in Liber w, No.
Z, folio 7, ct seq, Of the land records
Of Fairfax County, Virginia, and at
the request of the party secured
thereby, the undersigned Trustees
will sell at public auction, on the
premises, on SATURDAY, FEBRU-
AIRY II. 1917, at $3.50 o'clock, p. M,
the following described Lots or par
cells of ground, situated in Mount