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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22
RURAL SCHOOLS
ENJOY CONMUN-
|TY SINGING
Patriotic Songs are Sung With Vim by
Old and Young-Enjoyable Time
at Stammen School.

Since the recent Ward County
teachers institute and school officers
meeting, Community Singing has been
adopted in many of the school dis
tricts of the county. Mrs. Amy
Simpson, who has charge Of music in
the Minot Normal school, visited the
Stammen consolidated schools Friday
night and took charge of the COM
munity singing. 1t took a half hour
to get the singers warmed up, but how
they did sing those patriotic songs
after they once got started. "I'm glad
l live in the land I live in; g Keep the
Home Fires Burning "America,"
with the new verse added, and the
Star Spangled Banner were sung by
old and young in lusty tones. At the
conclusion of the singing the Girls
club, under the direction of the teach
ers, the Misses Erma and Frances
Lipp, served an appetizing lunch.
Community singing will be held at
Sawyer and Foxholm Friday evening;
at the Tolgen school No. 1870, Satur-
day afternoon, and at the Denmark
township school the Friday after
Thanksgiving.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22
OLAF OLSON
SW|NDLED OUT
Of $4,000
Doesn't Care Much, He Says, Because
He Has 100000 More.

Des Moines, Iowa, Nov. 21.-Olaf
A. Olson, who says he owns hotel in
Minot, N. D., was swindled out Of
100000 in cash here yesterday in a
fake "gold mine" venture, according
to the story he told to the police today.
Detectives are looking for two men,
whose names Olson did not remember.
1t was learned that local bank cash
ed a $4,000 check for the Dakotan
yesterday, giving him "cash or it's
equivalent"
Olson said he met one of the "pro-
moters" week ago at Camp Dodge
where he has a nephew He called on
the two men yesterday in the office
they established recently in a down.
town building, and the $4,000 "deal"
was consummated.
81 don't care very much," Olson con-
fided today. 'I've got 100000 more"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22
Major and Mrs. Person Will Return
About Dec 4.

Major E. S. Person, who has been
in training at the officers training
camp at Fort Smelling, Mimi, during
the past three months, has completed
his work and will spend Thanksgiving
with his wife and daughter at Long
Prairie, MINI. The Persons will ar
rive in Minot about Dec. l, where the
Major will enjoy short furlough and
attend to matters Of business, before
being assigned to his post. The war
department has not announced just
what Office he will be given, but in
asmuch as he has completed the stren-
uous work with high average, it is
expected that he will be given an i'm
portant command.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22
ORGANIZED BRANCH
Of AMERICAN
ASSOCIATION
Thos. Henderson Heads New Patriotic
Order Which Was Formed at
the Court House

A branch of the American Associa-
ton was organized at the court house
in this city Saturday night by P. H.
Hiner of Velva, the man who is re-
sponsible for the origin of the order.
Thos. Henderson is Captain; VIM.
Murray, Instructor and M. J. Enge-
seth, Secretary and Treasurer.
The organization had it's birth at
Velva recently and it is spreading rap
idly. A branch was organized at Saw
yer, the membership being large. The
order is patriotic in it's nature.
The Minot membership promises to
be large. The initiation fees are only
$500 a year and only good, loyal cit
liens can join. In these days when
we have enemies at home as well as
abroad, an organization of this kind
can find plenty of work to do in every
town.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22
ryder Farmer Buys Fredeen Garage
Harley Jones. a prominent RYDER

Ryder Farmer Buys Fredeen Garage
Harley Jones, prominent Ryder
farmer, recently bought the Fredeen
Garage at Ryder and is conducting
the business under the name of the
Jones Auto Co. Mr.. Jones has the
Ford agency for the Ryder territory
and has a well equipped garage. He
is capable mechanic and ought to do
we'll. Mr.. Jones visited Minot Satur-
day and we enjoyed half hours Wis
it recalling incidents of the early days.
Mr.. Jones came to Ward county in
1902 and went away out across the
hills to the only level government land
left, seven miles southwest Of where
Ryder now stands, where he filed. He
retained his homestead and added
steadily to his holdings, now owning
a splendid section farm. He built a
$4,000 elevator on his farm and last
fall when he retired, held a sale
which aggregated $1,000. He came
here "on his uppers," but has worked
hard and prospered nightly. He says
that not more than one homesteader
in ten has remained on his land. It
has evidently paid the men who
stuck.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22
SURPRISED FRIENDS WITH
n0TIRTE WEDDING

Charles O. Carlson and Miss Maude
Youngs and Daniel Staffin and Miss
Ellen A. johnson were united in mar
riage at double wedding ceremony
Sunday afternoon at o'clock at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Nels johnson,
212 Maple street, by Rev. P. w. Erick-
son, pastor of the First Presbyterian
church.
Mr.. Carlson and Miss johnson are
son and daughter Of Mrs. Nels john
son. The home was artistically decor
ated with pink and white festooning
and pink and white roses.
Just before the ceremony Miss Wv
ian Ogren, Miss Florence Ogren and
Miss Margaret Ogren sang a trio and
Miss Vivian Ogren followed it with
the wedding march.
Rev. Erickson entered the living
room and took his place under can
opy of roses, the two bridal couples
entered and former a semi-circle in
front of him. The double ring cere-
mony of the Presbyterian church was
used.
Miss Carlson wore a gown of white
satin with tulle veil and carried a
shower bouquet Of bridal roses. Mrs.
Stafin wore blue crepe de chine
gown and white veil and her bou-
uuet was of roses showered with val
ley lilies.
Following the ceremony an inform
al reception was held and buffet
lunch was served. The out-of town
guests included Mr.. and Mrs. Getzlaff
Of Willow City, Miss Mary Youngs OF
Willow City and Mr.. and Mrs. Olsen
of Glenburn.
The two young couples left on No.
80 for the east. Mr.. and Mrs. Carlson
will go to Franklin, Ind, where they
will remain over the Thanksgiving
period visiting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Staffin will 60 to
Long Prairie, Mimi, to visit relatives
and will go from there to Southern
Texas where they will spend the win
ter. On their return they will make
their home at Mr.. Staffin's farm on
North Prairie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlson will make
their home in Minot, Mr.. Carlson be-
ing vice president of the First Farm
ers' Bank of Minot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22
Town Criers Doing Big Things.

The Town Criers Club met at the
Association of Commerce rooms last
night, with good sized attendance.
Talks were given by President Hassel
and others and plans laid for a rous-
ing meeting next Tuesday night. Mat
ters are to be taken up at that time
which will have lasting effect on not
only the advertisers of the city but on
the community in general. The club
has been doing big things during the
past summer, without making great
deal of noise. Every member ought
to get out to Tuesday nights meet
ing
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22
John X. Sveen Resigns Bank Cashier.
j chin

John X. Sveen, who has been cash
ier of the First Farmers Bank Of
,Minot for nearly year, has resign
ed his position and will engage in
some other field of labor. Mr.. Sveen,
prior to becoming cashier of this in
stitution, held responsible position
with the Stone Ordean Wells Co. for
years. He informs the Independent
that he has not had vaction in years
and before engaging in business again
he will enjoy several months free
from care.
B. A. Blume, who has been assist
at@S cashier since the organization of
the bank, has been promoted to the
position of cashier
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22
RAY D|ERD0RFF| WEDS
MISS NELLIE FRANK
Popular Couple Married at the C. O.
DierdOrff Home Last Evening by
Elder Shorb of Surrey

The marriage of Ray Lehman DER
dorff and Miss Nellie Hazel Frank oc-
Cured at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. o. Dierdorff, 108 Ninth street south
east, Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock,
the ceremony being performed by Ell
der D. M. Shorb of Surrey in the pres
ence of thirty relatives and near
friends.
The couple were attended by Leo
Frank and Miss Ethel Frank, brother
and sister of the bride.
The bride was becomingly attired in
a blue gown of Georgette Crepe and
carried a bouquet of BRIDES roses. The
bridesmaid wore dark blue satin
gown. The ceremony, while simple,
was unusually impressive.
The home was attractively decorat-
ed with ferns and chrysanthemums.
Following the ceremony wedding
supper was served, the Misses Vestal
Lambert and Lola Dierdorf assisting
in the serving.
The couple have cozy apartments in
the Dwire Flats.
The bride is one of the most charm
ing young women of this locality. She
resided for years in the Surrey dis
trict but for some time has resided on
the Berthold reservation, where her
mother lives. For number of years
she was employed by the Minot Suit
and Cloak Co.
Mr.. Dierdorff holds responsible
position with the Champlin Implement
Co. He is the son of Elder and Mrs,
D. T. Dierdorff of Surrey and is high
ly esteemed by all. The Independent
joins the many friends Of this worthy
couple in extending Fluctuations.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22
DIR. Hills Somewhere in France

DR.. S. ]. Hills, who is now lieuten-
ant in the Medical Corps Of the Unit
ed States army, is now "somewhere
in France. DR.. Hills left nearly
two weeks ago for the trip across the
pond. For several weeks he was sta
toned at Camp Dix, a training camp
near Trenton, N. j., and just before he
boarded the transport, he telegraphed
to his old friend, DR.. Archie D. Nc
Camel of this city. DR.. Hills, for
years was located at Berthold.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22
Visit From Commissioner Hagan.

Hon. John l. Hagan, Commissioner
of Agriculture, arrived from Bismarck
Tuesday night and visited friends over
night. He left Wednesday for his
farm near Deering and returned to the
city today. Mr.. Hagan, realizing the
serious plight of the North Dakota
farmers, as regards feed and seed,
urges that something be done for
them during the winter so that the
agricultural work will go on without
interruption next year.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22
Logan Red Cross.

The Red Cross of Logan furnished
fifteen Xmas boxes for the soldier
boys. The Independent credited this
work to the Ladies' Aid The latter
organization, however, together with
many other Logan women, are work.
ing as members of the Red Cross and
they are doing noble work, too.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22
MOODY'S FORMER SECRETARY
TO SPEAK AT SURREY

O. D. McKeever, late secretary of
Dwight L. Moody, will give lecture
at the Surrey high school Monday eve
ming, Nov. 26. This is the second
number of the Lyceum course and it
will be one Of the best entertainments
of the season. Mr.. McKeever is
known as the Sunshine lecturer. He
has lectured 555 times in his home
state besides appearing in chautau-
qua platforms all over the United
States.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22
Sherwood to the Front

The Sherwood district, which lies
close up to the Canadian border, over
in Renville county, held a meeting
Thursday night and doubled it's allot-
ment for the Y. M. G. A. war fund.
The district comprises Sherwood and
three adjacent townships. The work
was done under the captaincy OF that
well known hustler, Bert Green.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22
Grand Hotel Makes improvements

The Grand Hotel is still making
which will prove an ad-
ded attraction from the standpoint
of the travelling man. The basement
is being arranged into well equip
ped sample room and adjoining this
room will be handsomely appointed
barber shop, lavatory and bath room.
With these changes and improvements
this popular hostelry will become even
more popular than ever with the trav-
cling public.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22
Nav Organize Burlington Gas Com.
pany.

Report comes from Burlington that
Chas. Fuller, who has been using gas
from his we'll on his farm south OF
that place for the past year, is pre-,
pairing to organize company to drill
for gas, which it is hoped may be To-
Gated in great quantities. Mr.. Full
ler's we'll, altho shallow, has furnished
plenty of gas for heating and lighting
the buildings on his farm.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22
Address by Prof. Maria Sanford.

Prof. Maria Sanford, formerly of
the University of Minnesota, gave ad.
dresses at the Minot Normal school
Tuesday afternoon and evening,
speaking on "Our Duty to Our Coun-
try" Altho Prof. Sanford is 80 years
of age, she speaks with the clear
thinking and vigor of woman much
younger. The Alumni Of this univer-
sity, comprising six members of the
Normal faculty, presented Prof. San
ford with bouquet Of chrysanthe
NUNS.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22
Anderson is New Deputy Sheriff.

HjaImer Shirley, deputy Sheriff for
several years, has resigned and Sher-
iff Nedreloe has appointed B. j. An
derson in his position. Mr.. Anderson
was formerly county commissioner of
Ward county and he will make good
record. He started out the first day
Of his service by assisting Sheriff Ned
reloe in locating Harris, an alleged
coat thief, who had escaped
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22

MCDANIEL Gives Red Cross Lectures
DR.. Archie D. MCDANIEL, who is at
the head of the Red Cross organiza-
ton in Ward county, addressed the
Minot Council, U. c. T.. Saturday
night and Monday night he addressed
the Fortnightly Club. He spoke con-
cerning the recent Red Cross con-
ference in Minneapolis, which he at
tended
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22

First American Soldier Executed.
1t has been announced by General
Pershing that one of his soldiers in
France has been executed. The man
was found guilty of assault and mur-
der of a French woman. No further
particulars are given at this time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22

Mrs. Lee Miller and son Theodore,
and Mrs. C. D. Miller from north of
Granville, motored to the city Tuesday
to do some shopping.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-03
PERSONAL MENTION

Mr and Mrs. C. w. Moss of Fl Paso. arrived in the city last evening. They are to be found at the Adams.
 c. o. Ellis is a local visitor for few days. He is making the Adams his headquarters while here.
 Mir and Mrs. c. S. Robertson of Tucson, are stopping at the Adams
 K. ohdaira of Tokyo Japan, is in the city on business connected with. his government. He is a the Adams
 F. A Gabriel of Tucson is at the Jefferson.
 A. w. Bikker, Jr., of Flagstaff, ar rived in Phoenix last night. He is at the Jefferson.
 S. M Rice of Casa Grande is at the days.
 E. T. Higgins of Fort Thomas, is making the Commercial his headquar- ters while in the city for a few days.
 V. A Herman of Ray arrived in the city last night for short visit He is at the Commercial.
 J. H. Castle and G. W. Randy both of Tucson, are at the Commercial while in the city for a brief visit.
 Walter Hill, proprietor of the Wal ter Hill company strirg of fruit and produce houses in Arizona is in Phoe- nix for several days to visit the Phoerix branch. MT. Hill makes his , nome in Prescott
 Leland s. Parks, travelling ln the in- terests of the University Of Arizona, arrived in Phoenix last uigi,t from Flagstaff. He is on his way to Tucson after having made tour of the state organizing boys and girls in all effort to increase the crop out Ut. H.. is at the Jefferson
Arizona republican., 1917-05-03
TOWN TOPICS
LICENSED TO WED-A marriag,

LICENSED TO WED-A marriage license was issued yesterday to H. Russell Linebarger, 19, Phoenix, and Margaret E. Stewart IS. Phoenix.
 LIGHT FlNE-C. E. Caruthers op> erated his automobile without lights the little venture costing him S5 The fine was placed by Justice De Souza.
 NEW BABY GIRL-A baby girl was born yesterday morning to Mir and Mrs. R. c. Montgomery, of 356 North TWenty-first avenue. Mir. Montgomery is connected with the Santa Fe.
 CASE APPEALED-Th case of J. H. Maxey versus the board of super visors of Yuma county was appealed to the supreme court yesterday from the superior court of Yuma county.
 GO TO DAM-Walter Ward. irriga- tien manager fo- the reclama ton pro Ject and L. N McClell9n, assistant engineer, went to Roosevelt on Tues day n connection with their official duties.
 UNDERGoES OPERATION Mrs. William P. Bradley was removed to the Sisters Hospital 9t noon yester- day suffering with appendicitis An operation was performed late yester~ day and reports last evening were that she was resting easily with every belief of a speedy recovery.
 FEW EXEMPT-Only eleven men in Apache county claimed they were eX- empt from the draft. according to the list received at the office of Adjutant- General Charles w. Harris yesterday. Apache and Maricopa counties are the first to finish their military census and send it to headquarters. The Apache county list shows 450 married men and 363 single men subject to the provisions of the draft.
 NO RACE COURSE-The Tempe road is not race course according to the authorities who have arrested scores of motorists for violating the speed law on the favorite highway. c. w. Henry and C. H. Sherwin were the latest victims of the law. Both men pleaded not guilty to the charge. Hen rvs trial has been set for ten o'clock Saturday morning and Sherwin will be tried at one o'clock on the same day. ASKS DANCE-Asking $10O a month alimony with which to support herself and her seven children, Mrs. Edith w. McClendon filed suit for d divorce against William c. McClendon, whom she states in the complaint with de- irving net income for labor equiva- lent to S100 a month. She also asks for the amount while the action is pending. The McClendons were mar
Arizona republican., 1917-05-03
CITIZENS THINK SKYPLANE FLIES
 AbOVE PHOENIX

That mysterious aeroplane flew over and around Phoenix just about dusk last evening, is the statement of several reliable citizens. Just where the machine came from and what it's pur pose in flying over town may have been, is a complete mystery.
 Shortly after o'clock, according to the story told by several witnesses, the machine was seen to approach the city from the west. It flew over the capitol then taking southeasterly direction, proceeded south of the river toward the mountains. A few minutes later it re- turned and coming over the heart of town, proceeded west and disappeared behind the capitol.
 That it might have been a kite was the belief for time, but when it went through various dips and loops, and then turned and made a flight direct ly against the wind, all doubt disap- peared. There was no longer an opin- ion that it was kite.
 Recently Tucson reported an aero plane making daily flights over the Old Pueblo. Invariably the machine. appeared about dusk. Where it came from or where it went was never as- certained This may have been an army aeroplane making a trial flight There is an airship in town which was brought here to make flights at the last state fair, but it is not known to have ever lifted itself from the ground.
 Nobody was found last evening who would venture an opinion as to where the machine came from. where it went or why Phoenix has been selected for it's visitation.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-03

ried in Gila county in 1895. and have been living on the south side for the past few years. McClendon is alleged to have left the valley recently. He is being sued on the ground of failure to provide.
 LURE BOUND OVER = Emil lure who was captured by city police after an exciting chase on East Jefferson street, was taken before United States Commissioner Henke yesterday for preliminary examination. He Was bound over to the Federal grand jury, charged with having .ontraband opium in his possession. His. bail was fixed at $500. Following his arrest by the police a large can of opium was folnd concealed in the cushions of his ma chine. =.
 DELAYED AGAIN William w.. Moore, who shot his son. Clifford c. Moore, on February 22, will be given his preliminary hearing on June l, if the case comes to trial after it's seventh continuance Moore, who is charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. appeared in Justice Wheeler's court yesterday when the case was called. It was learned that young Moore was unable to appear and on motion of Judge A. C. Baker. for the defendant, the hearing was continued
Arizona republican., 1917-05-03
TOLLESON SCHOOLS
 COMPLETE THE YEAR

TOLLESUN, May 3.-Last Friday Miss Jessie King closed a very sue cessful term of school as the teacher in Union district. At the beginning of the term Miss King had 8 daily attendance of the average number of pupils for one room > country schools, but during the year the en- rollement increased nearly two hun dred per cent. due to the increas in the number of families moving into the district. As result Of this in crease there is an urgent need for more room and hiring an additional teacher
 Tn connection with the closing exer- cises of the school, the literary so ciety. which has been holding regular weekly sessions the past winter, held very interesting literary program followed by a box supper out 1f which the sum of twenty two dollars was netted The amount would have no doubt been doubled but for the in clement weather.
 The society voted to give fifteen dollars of is fu3ids to the Red Cross fo, such use as t maN see fit to year an0 evening were brought to a close by the presentation or Richard Elias a certificate showing the com pletion of his work in the Eighth grade The presentation was made by N R. Cooney in few well chosen remarks having reference to the past and future work of the Teceipient of the certificate.
 The farmers about Tolleson are very much interested in the formation of a Local Loan association provided fol under the Federal Farm Loan act. Several meetings have already been held, and Tn due time the de tails will have been worked out and