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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-19
CAPTAIN bLAKEY
HIGHLY HONORED
Minot Soldier Elected Captain of Co.
A But Could Not Hold Position
on Account of Age.

I A. S. Blakey, Minot's well known
soldier, who has had a great deal to do
with the successful recruiting of Co..
A, was elected Captain Of that COM
pany unanimously, but could not re-
tain this position on account OF being
a little too old. This was not only a
disappointment to the Captains many
friends in Minot and vicinity but to
Mr.. BIakey himself. M. c. Lawson,
elected Captain in his stead, is wor-
thy successor to the Minot man how
ever, and his many friends predict
that he will acquit himself with honor.
Captain Blakey some years ago, was
Captain of Co. D and did much in
keeping up interest in his company
when there was little incentive for a
man to become soldier. Later he
was appointed Major Of the First
North Dakota regiment, which posi-
tion he held for some time.
Capt. Blakey was born in England,
where many Of his relatives still live,
many of whom are now taking an act
i've part in the great struggle for
world democracy. Mr.. Blakey would
like nothing better than to be permit
ted to cross the water and do his share
in winning the freedom for the world.
Mr.. Blakey has resided in Minot for
nearly score of years and was pi-
oneer druggist, retiring few years
ago.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-19
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
EIGHTH ANNUAL FIELD DAY

The Summer Session will hold its
9Th annual field day on Saturday, July
21, at 8 o'clock in the morning. All
this week great enthusiasm is being
shown in the approaching event, and
one not knowing what was happening
might well wonder what the various
groups are doing, spread out over the
entire campus and athletic field. They
are the teams from the various coun-
ties represented, and every team
claims to have first place figured out
for themselves.
The following affiliated counties are
to be represented in the meet: Ward
Bottineau, McHenry, Williams, Burke
Nc Lean, Renville, Mckenzie, Divide
Pierce, Wells, Mountrail, Sheridan
There will also be team of Orphans
who are from counties not affiliated OF
from other states.
The Girls events are: so yard dash
basketball throw, egg race, potato
race, nail driving contest, and shut.
tie relay race The Boys events: 10(
yard dash, running high jump, lib
shot put, sack race and tug of war.
In order to give all the teams ar
equal chance the counties have beer
arranged in classes, according to the
number of Representative they have
in the school, the smaller counties
multiplying their scores to arrive al
their total score.
A handsome silk banner is the tro,
ply for the winner, and tho Ware
county, the present possessors, claim
that they will hold it for another year
Renville, Pierce, Burke and Divide
have issued hot defies, and other coun,
ties are saying little but claim they'll
lead the parade with the banner after
the meet.
The Rooter sections must not be
forgotten for on them depends great
deal to keep their team inspired, so il
you should pass the Normal school OF
dormitory and think you hear some In.
dian war cries, just remember that il
is only one or more Of the enthus'
iastic counties preparing their wal
cry for Saturday morning.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-19

A, has seen ten years service with
the Illinois National Guard, six years
as an enlisted man and four years as
an officer, retiring as First Lieutenant
of Co. X, Second Ill.,, on the Batal-
lion staff of the Second regiment. He
served during the race riots at Spring
field, ILL.,, and during the miners riots
at Danville, Ill. He also took part
Harrison, Ind.
1910 and since that time has either
resided here or travelled out of this
territory, having been associated with
the international Harvester Co. in an
important way during all Of this time.
He is married and is the father of
one child, a charming little daughter.
Co. A has 1875 enlisted men and they
appear to be real soldiers. In Mon
days parade, despite the fact that
scarcely any of them had uniforms,
they put up an excellent appearance
Capt. Lawson says he has room for a
few more good men.
The Company has pitched tents at
the Town Criers' Auto Control near
Riverside Park. Fifty cots have been
provided but the soldiers are short of
blankets. This is something that
should be looked after at once, either
by the Red Cross or some other cap
able body. The men are not complain
ing, but the Independent learned Of
this in a roundabout way. Blankets
should be loaned to Co. A at once.
Other officers of Co. A. are: VIM
OLeary, First Lieut.; Jos. Blaisdell,
Second Lieut.; VIM. Mulroy, Isl
Sargt.; Verne Moon, Corp; Karl H
Stoudt, Mess Sargt.; Atty. Stricken.
Sup. Sargt.
The appointment of First Lieuten-
ant Of Co. d to fill f. Otto Gross
place will probably not be made until
the company goes into training on
the Mexican border. Hayes is second
lieutenant.
The North Dakota regiments since
Sunday have been connected with the
Federal service.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-19
YOUNG GERMAN
IS A CO-CETTFR
Ferdinand Fischer, Young Farmer
Lad From Sawyer, Secures 2l Re-
cruits for Company ID.

Three or four weeks ago, Ferdinand
Fischer, aged % years, an Odessa
German, was working for German
farmer near Sawyer. When America
sent out an appeal for help, young
Ferdinand responded with his whole
heart and enlisted in Co. d. He came
to Minot in his plain farm clothes and
didn't look much like a soldier, but in
stead Of waiting until Uncle Sam
could provide him with a military un-
form, he took his own money and
somewhere he bought about the finest
looking uniform to be seen in the en-
tire company.
Capt. Wheelon asked his men to
each secure two or three recruits. Fer
dinand asked for three recruiting
blanks, went to Benedict and was soon
back with three recruits. He asked
for ten additional blanks and went to
Drake. He sent for ten more blanks
and Saturday night Ferdinand march
ed proudly up the streets of -Minot
with eighteen recruits, all fine, strap
ping young men. Capt. Wheelon was
much surprised when they were
marched into his office where they
very respectfully saluted.
Young Fischer is a go-getter,'
Capt. Wheelon stated. "Pll take my
hat off to him." If Ferdinand keeps
up this pace he's apt to be Brigadie1
General pretty soon.
When the Drake soldiers, headed by
Fischer, left for Minot Saturday, the
whole town was at the station to see
the boys off.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-19
FRED ELY KILLED
At new ROCKFORD
First High Priest of Minot Tyrian
Chapter, r. A. NJ, Met Death
Under Auto.

Fred Ely, an old time Minot citizen,
was killed at New Rockford Monday
when his auto struck another and
then turned upside down in slough.
Mr.. Ely was pinned face downward
in the slough which contained few
inches of water and his lungs were
filled with water when he was taken
from the slough. 1t was said, how
ever, by physicians, that drowning did
not cause his death.
Mr.. Ely was manager and part own
er of the Ely-Salyards elevator at
New Rockford.
Fred Ely lived in Minot 81 years
ago at the time his father, Colonel
John Ely, was Receiver of the Minot
landoffice. A brother, Morgan Ely,
ran a grocery store in Minot at that
time and sister is the wife Of Henry
F. Salyards, who was president Of the
old First National Bank Of Minot. Mr..
Ely was nearly fifty years of age and
leaves a WIFE, He was the first High
Priest Of Tyrian Chapter, No. IA, r.
A. M, of this city and was prominent
in Masonic circles generally. He re-
sided at Towner for some years after
leaving here and was postmaster of
that city for several years.
The remains were inferred at Rug
by Wednesday, the funeral being held
by the Knights Templar.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-19

Colonel Edward Rowland Robinson
Green and his bride, formerly Miss
Mabel E. Harlow of Highland Park,
ILL.,, have gone to the Caribbean for
their honeymoon on the yacht United
States, the Floating palace" belonging
to the son of the late Mrs. Hetty
Green. It is reported on good author
ity that the refitting Of the United
States cost Colonel Green $1,000,000.
She has forty-eight staterooms, one
for each state in the Union. Before
leaving on his honeymoon Colonel
Green said:
"I am not marrying any society bud
but truly sensible woman. do not
know who's going to be boss. All I
know is that I'm going to try to be-
In former interviews he expressed
the following views on matrimony:
"The problem Of marriage does not
lie as heavily on the mind of the poor
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-19
DR.. Collins of Scobey, Mont, on Way
to the Front.

to the 'FRONT.'.
Harold Collins, druggist of Scob-
ey, Mont, was the guest of Or. Sem
pie several days last week. Mr.. COL
Inns has enlisted in the service of
Uncle Sam and expects to leave soon
for San Francisco, where he will join
a hospital unit which leaves for the
front at an early date. Mr.. Collins is
an Englishman by birth but he is now
as loyal an American as can be found
within our boundaries. Three of his
brothers have sacrificed their lives
in the service of England, one in the
Boer war and two in the war which
now deluges the continent of Europe.
Two of his sisters are members of the
British Red Cross, another sister being
obliged to retire from active Red Cross
service owing to i'll health. 1t is very
evident from this record that the Col
Inns family are all loyal and wholly
devoted to their country's cause. Mr.
Collins. who visited his old home in
England last year, relates some very
interesting facts which he observed
during his visit there. He tells of
seeing poor little Belgian child at
the Spaulding hospital in London
with both hands cut off by the ruth.
less Germans during the invasion of
Belgium. Other details of the fiend--
ish cruelty which Mr.. Collins learned
while in England are almost unbeliev-
able, and substantiate fully accounts
which one reads in the daily press re-
lating to the barbarities practiced by
the Germans. Mr.. Collins formerly
resided at Langdon and it was there
that the intimate friendship between
Doctor Semple and Mr.. Collins was
formed. He has promised to write
DR.. Semple and keep him informed of
conditions at the front.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-19
EIGHT ACCUSED OF
SERIOUS CRIME

Starkweather, N. d., July a.
Eight young men living in this vicinity
were arrested on rape charge, Ell
vina Hansen, 16, being the complain
ing witness. Five Of the youths, Les
lie Haughtelin, Clarence Morgan,
Mark Gosha, Everett Hotter and
Dewey Pownell, pleaded guilty and
were parolled for 18 months. The
other three, j. L. Mcclure, Sam Ellis
and Fred Rhoades, are in the county
jail at Devils Lake. The girl, who was
an employe of the Hotel Hub, will
probably be sent to the Florence Crit
tenden home in Fargo.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-19

man is it does on a rich one. The poor
man has at least the comforting
thought that he is the loved head OF
the household and not the treasury
vault"
"There is not rich man in America
who has not had dozens of chances to
marry into families of birth and breed
ing, but he must seek the inner re-
cesses of the woman's soul and find if
her affections ring true"
81 want tn right sort Of girl or Wo-
man. Age doesn't matter if the brain
and heart are right"
"T like a bashful girl" =,
every man seeking wife should
look for the motherly type. You will
know her by the pleasure she finds in
doing little acts of kindness fol-. Others
She can't hide her goodness
"I'm going to marry a woman-not
clothes horse"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-19
Elevator Made Great Record.

P. L. Hodge, manager Of the Farm
ers' Cooperative Elevator Co., at Bor-
dulac, N. D., visited old Minot friends
Monday. MIR. Hodge made fine rec
ord at Bordulac the past year. He
bought 10000 bushels of grain Of all
kinds and the company cleared SILL
144.8O. It is question if this record
can be equalled anywhere in the state
considering the amount OF grain bot
Mr.. Hodge is thoro grain man who
has had more than quarter of cen
tury's experience in the business.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-19
Rattlesnake Found on Ward County
Farm.

F. ". Groninger, who lives twelve
miles due west of Minot, brot to the
Independent office a young rattle
snake, about six inches long, which
some of his children had found in the
yard. They carried the snake alive
to their father to ascertain what kind
Of a reptile it really was, as it ap-
peared different from any they had
ever seen. The snake is undoubtedly
a rattler. Mr.. Groninger left for home
intent on finding the other young ones
and the old ones as we'll. There are
rattle snakes in North Dakota, but
this is the first instance the lndepen-
dent has known where one has been
found this side of the Missouri river.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-19
Only Criminal Cases to be Tried.

District court opened Tuesday for
what Judge Leighton believes will be
short term. Only criminal cases will
be tried at this term.
Among the cases scheduled to come
up at this term are two against Olaf
A. Olson who is charged with receiv-
ing the proceeds of prostitution. 1t
is expected that he will take change
of venue.
The LANCER and Upton cases arising
from the recent raid are among the
more important that may be tried
during the present term.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-19
NORTH DAKOTA MAN
HURT IN ST. PAUL

st. Paul, July 17.-Gus Johnson, 45
years old, of Tolley, N. D., was struck
by an automobile here today and rib
on his right side was broken. His
son, who was walking with him, en-
deavored to pull his father from the
path of the machine but failed. John
son was taken to the city hospital, but
it was expected he would be discharg-
ed tonight.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-19
Thieves Dismantled Burlington Min.

Id. Cotton, visiting his mine which
has been idle for the past few weeks,
discovered that some miscreants had
appropriated the brass bearings OF the
engine, and besides had made, way
with number Of heavy iron wheels,
valued at considerable sum of mon
ey. The plunder was taken to Minot
where it was sold to one Of the. junk
dealers and it was only after, some
clever detective work on the part OF
Mr.. Cotton and his son Walter that it
was found. They Immediately took
steps to replevin the stolen articles
and it is to be hoped they will sue
ceed in learning the identity OF the
guilty parties.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-19
DR.. Mykelstad Writes Concerning the
Russian Revolution.

DR.. N. Mykelstad, who left here last
winter to enter the hospital service of
Russia, writes Dr.. Semple that he
came through the Russian revolution
unscathed and that he expects to
leave for home soon. The letter was
written April 26, reaching here via
Vladivostok, Siberia. This is the first
news his Minot friends have had Of
him after he left Bergen bound for
the Russian front.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-19
Makes Money With Dogs.

Otto Waltz, proprietor of the Ar
cade barber shop, says: 81 make more
money out of my pedigreed Boston
terrier than some farmers 90 out OF
their cows. 1t doesn't cost any more
to take care of a good dog than OF a
mongrel. For instance, l have just
disposed of four of a litter of puppies
for $1O1.O0, and just gave them away
at that, and gave my porter the fifth
one"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-19
SINCLAIR QUITS SOCIALISTS.

has Joined his friends in resigning
from the socialist party because Of it's
war policy, he announced tonight. Mr..
Sinclair's action was taken because of
the adoption by his party Of majority
reports against war.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-19

The county dads who are sitting as
a board Of equalization expect to COM
plete their work Friday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
PAINEuL ooueHs RELIEVEp

Dr.. Kings New Discovery IS a sooth-
ing. healing remedy for coughs and
colds that has stood the test OF nearly
fifty years For that cough that
strains the throat and saps the vitality
try DR.. Kings New Discovery. The
soothing pine balsams and mild laxa-
tive ingredients soon drive the cod
from the svstem. Have a bottle on
hand for winter colds, Group. grippe
and bronchial affections. At your
Druggist. soc. d-w-1-mo.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
NINNEKAH READY
FOR ROAD BEE


MT Isles, superintendent Of the Min
nekah schools. announced that his
high school boys would be on the job
ca January "a IN case the weather
Is unfavorable for operations on that
date another day viii be selected.
Mr. Hollingsworth stated that Chick
asha had already pledged about 5000
and % teams for the work next week
The Ninnekah association viii hold
another meeting Monday night when
all details for the drive on the fol-
lowing Wednesday will be completed
r. A. Thompson stated that the cit
izens Of the Agawam vicinity had ex.
pressed a desire to join with Mime
kan in improving the road leading west
from Ninnekah to Agawam and it was
agreed that this would be the next
road to ae tackled Rush Springs,
Mr.. Thompson said. had also announc-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
Heels Skin Diseases

li s lau-.essarl ior sos io suffer
with sctcna. h.eic1cs. ringworn rashcs
and similar sk.n troubles. A h.tie zemo
ahiaiasi az ans drug store Tor lSc. or
SiO9 for extra large bottle, and promptly
affileA eiii nsuallF give instant re'iet
from itching torture II cleanscs and
socthes the skin ard heals quickly and
effectively most skin diseases
tZemo Is a wonderful. penetrating, dis
appearing fquid ard IS soothing 70 the
most delicate .kin It Is nos greasy is
easily applied and costs little Get il
today and save al further distress
The T. w. Rose Co, Cleveland q
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
Mrs. stoultman Dies.

Mrs Theodore stouitman aged As
years died last night az her home
two miles westof the o. O. W. hus-
band one daughter and two sons sur
yiye her The funeral viii be held
Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the
Catholic church Burial az the Cath
ollie cemetery.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
carnatIon Club Meets.

Miss Mabel Dews was hostess to
the Carnation club last night So
cial evening was enjoyed by Misses
Winnie and Cleo Clayton Sadie Cobb.
Charlotte Aldridge. Ada Hudgins and
Mrs. Mae Schow Tom Luster and
Leo Singleton were invited guests
Miss Dews. assisted by Miss Maude,
and Reece Dews. served a delicious
lunch to her suests Carnations were
given as favors
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
BUYS HOME
FOR $1,000

Jonas Cook has just closed a deal
whereby j. NJ. Atwood has acquired
the ten room house at No. az Mime
sofa avenue from the United Savings
bank or Detroit. the consideration be-
ing $500. The property was bought
for home and is already being occu-
pied by Mr. Atwood.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
slOna's Llnlment For stiff Joints

Rheumatic pains and aches get into
the points and muscles. making every
movement torture. Relieve your suf-
fering with Slona's Liniment; it quick.
ly penetrates without rubbing. and
soothes and warns your sore muscles.
The congested blood is stimulated to
action; a single application will drive
out the pain. Slona's Liniment is
clean, convenient and quickly effec-
tive, It does not stain the skin or clog
the pores. Get a bottle today at your
Druggist 25c. d-w-1-mo.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19

ed her readiness to haip work the road.
from Niunekah to that place
The Ninnekah meeting was held in
the new high school auditorium and
It was enthusiastic from start to fin-
ish The fee Tor membership in the
association was fixed at So cents and
nearly every man present joined
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
AssauIt 70 kML

Assault 70 XIII.
Baby Slim. who slashed Lon High
tower in a row on Wednesday night,
must answer to the charge Of assault
with intent to kin, warrant to that
ffect having been sworn out this
morning by County Attorney Oscar
Simpson.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
sehool House Flooaes.

some boys broke into the west
school building last night and turned
the water on. flooding the basement
and ii was impossible 20 build 9 fire
in the furnace School was dismissed
for today but win BE- resumed again
Monday No uamage was done
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
; : : = = = : = = > = :
WEATHER ELSEWHERE.

+ Western Union reports, s a. m. :
: North Texas. cloudy. threat !
, eniag; temperature 81 TO 80.
: Gulf Coast. clear misting !
= rain; temperature 43 to 30. !
+ East Texas. cloudy; temper
: ature se to 40. :
: Central Texas, clear. cloudy;
: temperature. "A to 45. :
: West Texas. raining at FL
= Paso; temperature 30. !
; Balance is cloudy threaten i
+ ing rain; temperature 2s TO 30. !
! Arkansas. partly cloudy to !
; clear; temperature 80 to SO. j
+ Louisiana, cloudy; tempera-
) ture 80. i
: Oklahoma. clear to partly !
: cloudy; temperature % to "a. :
= +#++ = , : ++%+% = =
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
opens Insuranee offIes.

Dpens TH3uTaHtt DIFltt'
a. r Krauss Of Enid district super
intendent for the Metropolitan Life
Insurance CO.. is in the city and viii
open local branch office for that
company In Chickasha.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19

Judge n Moore this morning
rnited in marriage in the court clerks
office l. Matlock n Morris and
Miss Gladys Harmon i7 Chickasha,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
school Teacher Resigns.

School Teacher Resigns
Miss Juanita Rose resigned yester-
day as teacher oi the school in district
so q southwest OF ch.ckasha and her
successor has not Jet been appointed
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19

Candy Sale.
The Crescent Literary society for.
fhe Junior High school VIII have a
candy sale az the Eagle Mercantile
store Saturday. January ~
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
Short Stories
OF THE TOWN

Born, a Girl.
Born, = Mr ana sirs Lyman EiaFed.
40 Kansas avenue This morning. @
girl
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19
Wni Crl-r College.


Mlss Bonnie Christian left thfs af
ternoon for her home AZ McAiester
and after few days visit With reia-
lives 10 thar city viii .eave toF Deni-
son. Tex where She win Cnter the
Texas College for Women