davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-28

creeping ahead. They held this lead
and made further gains until the score
stood AZ to 81 in their favor. Then
the visitors began gaining, our men
standing practically still. until the
score stood 4S to 47-our men leading
by only one point. Each side then
gained one more point. The players
on each side showed great nervous
ness. With clear "set-up" Chapman
shot, and missed, leaving a "set-up"
for his opponent This was likewise
lost. Brown then shot and went out,
the final score being 5O-4S.
Chapman engaged the third Central
player in a ten-point game of three
cushion billiards. This game was
long drawn out. Chapman won, the
score being 1913.
A splendid and most helpful meet
ing was held last Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Dorsey Newborn, student at the
Tiff School of Theology was the
speaker. A quartet of young men
came with him and sang very accept
ably. Next Sunday afternoon the
Rev. barley Downs, pastor of the Ply
mouth Congregational church, will
speak on the subject, Playing a
Man" The address will have refer
ence to the state of the country at
this time All men will be welcome.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-28
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank the many friends
for their kindness and beautiful flora
offerings and especially the Denver
Club and Denver Athletic Club boys
for their kindness rendered us during
the death of our beloved husband
father and nephew.
MRS. FLORENCE SLADE
MISS CLARA MONTGOMERY
MISS BEATRICE MONTGOMERY
MIR. AND MRS. GREENLEAF. --s-.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-28
DEATHS.

Robert Kirkpatrick, age rs, died
April 18th in Pueblo, Colorado. Re-
mains were brought to Denver by Mr..
E. v. Cammel of the Cammel Under
taking Company, for burial April 18th,
and the funeral services were held
from the parlors Friday, April 20thi
Rev. A. M. Ward officiating. Inter
ment Riverside.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-28

Henry N. Green and wife left last
Monday for Chicago, where they will
reside permanently. Mr.. and Mrs.
Green resided in Denver for several
years and were very popular in church
and social circles. We wish them ev-
cry success in their new location.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-28

Wesley Frierson, who is local agent
for the Manhattan Life Insurance
Company, is meeting with much sue
cess. The company is one of the old
est and most substantial and reliable
in the country. Any one desiring in
surance will do well to see Mr.. Frier-
Son.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-28
coLoRED CITIZENS LEAGUE.

THE COLORE ED CITIZENS
LEAGUE will hold a meeting at their
rooms, 1866 washington street, next
Tuesday evening, May 1st, for the
transaction of important business.
]. d. d. RIVERS,
President.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-28

Earl George, well known in the COM
munity, met with serious accident
at the Western Chemical Works,
where he is employed, being badly
burnt in the head and face. Forum
ately his eyes were ,undisturbed.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-28

Ed Mccoy, of SIG 22nd Street, is
quite sick. He has a host of friends
who wish his recovery speedy one.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-28

Mrs. S. H. Hobson has received the
sad news of the death of her grand.
mother, Mrs. Eliza Hayden of Ozark,
Mo. '~
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-28
NOTICE.

All cards of thanks, funeral
notices. resolutions and in me-
moriams must be paid for IN
ADVANCE, or will be withheld
from the columns of this paper.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-28

1t is about time that the anglers
we're looking up their fishing tackles
and try again to land the big ones
that got away last season.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-28
DIRECTORY.

Pride of Denver Tabernacle 521-Meet.
End and 4th Tuesday of each month
at 2540 Washington st.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-28

Oliver Royal House of S. M. T.-Meets
End Monday of each month at 254C
Washington st.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-28

Fern Hall, 2711 WeIton, r. L. PLY.
nix, Manager. Phone Main 1850.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-28
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished rooms
strictly modern; prices reasonable
Rooms for light housekeeping for man
and wife. 2443 fremont Place, Denver
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-28

L. w. Mckinley made trip to San
Francisco last week on business.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05
.WOL|SETH MADE N. J"
!. THE EAGLE ]: SCREAM
BrintOn and Brennan We're the Ora
tors of the Day--2,000 Attended
loot Big 4th of July Celebration.

H
The hustling little town OF Wolseth,
located between Glenburn and Deer
ing, was the scene of one of the larg-
est Fourth of July celebrations held in
this section of the state. 1t is esti-
mated that two thousand farmers and
their families attended the picnic, en-
joying the day thoroly. The affair was
conducted under the auspices of the
Nonpartisan League.
The entertainments during the day
included ball game between Glen
burn and Wolseth, won by Glenburn
Is to 1, a tug of war between Rem
vile and McHenry counties and an
other contest between Ward county
and the winner. There were the us
ual Fourth of July athletic sports so
dear to the hearts of the young Amer
leans and a good display Of fireworks
in the evening.
The Housewives prepared appetizing
picnic dinners and there We're scores of
picnic parties during the noon hour.
Interesting patriotic addresses were
delivered by j. w. Brinton of Beach
and Dan Brennan Of Devils Lake, As
sistant Attorney General, both con-
sidered "big men" in the nonpartisan
league. Mr.. Brennan's address was on
Good Citizenship Ri
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05

associate dealers. The contracts of
the Fuller Motor company for the sea-
son of 1917 call for the delivery Of
1,4OO cars, and this quota will I'M
doubtedly be disposed of long before
the close of the season, as in past
years the demand has always ex-
cee ed, tn the supply. --... !.
largest distributor of Dodge Brothers
cars west. of the Twin Cities. The
rapid growth and the development of
the concern from a small co-partner-
ship formed by Messrs. Mckinney and
Fuller at Williston in 1918 to it's pres
ent proportions illustrates in a re-
markable way the trend of the auto
mobile industry in this country. The
position now attained by the Fuller
Motor company within the short space
of four years is evidence of the i'm
portant place the auto sales business
is bound to assume in the future.
In Minot magnificent new garage
building is now nearing completion.
This structure, having a floor space of
over 5000 square feet, with electric
elevator, beautiful display rooms and
perfect appointments throughout, will
place this firm in first rank among
the automobile dealers Of the city. The
change just inaugurated will be per-
manent and from this. time forward
the name Of the Fuller Motor company
will become as familiar to the people
throughout this western country as
that Of the popular car which they
distribute. d.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05
Burns Picnic at No MANS Land.

Burns Picnic2at No MANS Land. g
3 The Burns Club picnic at No Mans
Land Tuesday was successful affair
despite the poor attendance. Many Of
the members were prevented from att
tending because for business reasons
they were obliged to remain at home
for the day preceding the, Fourth. An
impromptu program of recitations,
songs, and speeches was rendered. 8 A
series of games, including a tug-of-
war by the Scotch ladies, were in
dulged in. In the tug-of-war, the team
,captained by Mrs. Alex Scarlett sue
ceeded in defeating the one captained
by Mrs. Alexander Frazer. A delicious
lunch inSWkich such Scotch delicacies
as sconeA short bread and hoe-cakes
were included, Was one Of the most en-
joyable features Of sthe meeting. Pres
ident Hetherton MAM ded and contrib
uted several of tfe old favorite Scotch
ballads which delighted the members
whose numbers had been augmented
by the attendance of many of the old
settlers who are gatheredrat this pop
ular camping ground Miss Won Gid
er gave reading which was greatly
enjoyed and the Hon. Jim johnson
and the Rev. Hunter gave brief talks
the meeting closing as usual with the
singing of Aud Lang Syne.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05
will Open Tourists Night Camp.

VIII OpCN AVuIhSCS A>lSNG S0WP' TIL
The Minot Town Criers club, at their
meeting Tuesday evening, decided to
openEthe Tourists Night Camp on July
II. The Automobile Club will be the
guests Of the Criers upon that occas-
ion and committee on arrangements
consisting of G. A. Hassel, Otto Eli.
son, D. w. Bowker, A.. H. Kurth and
Kent Morgan was appointed to make
the necessary arrangements for their
fentertainment. a weiner roast is one
of the features scheduled for the ev--,
ening and it is safe to predict many
novel stunts will be staged. Some even
hint that.a Schwabenfest may be pull7
ed of for the benefit Of the visitors!
The Town Criers voted unanimously to
offer the services of the club to the
National Defense Committee and the
secretary was instructed to notify Gill
bert Eng Of Doug county chairman
to that effect. A very pleasing feature
Of the meeting Tuesday evening was
the serving Of Quality ice cream to
the members Of the club by Kent Nor
Fgan, the new manager of the Minot
Dairy CO., who is one Of the most en-
thusiastic members Of the club.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05
YOUNG GIRL COMMITS SUICIDE
Mona Smith Took Strycfnine Because
She Could Not Attend Show at
rs aetff34E Deering. GIF 4

Mona, the 15-year-old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Smith Of Grilley
township, near Glenburn, committed
suicide Friday by taking dissolved
strychnine. SHE was disappointed be-
cause she could not attend show at
Deering. Her parents were at Roch-
ester, Mimi, where her father is i'll
and the home was in charge of her
sister, Mrs. Adolph Severson. After
taking the poison, she told her sister
about it. Glenburn and Deering doc
tors were called but. she died before
they arrived The funeral was held
from the Saline church Monday. She
leaves her parents, one brother and
two sisters. HAT gE8!elHHuy i HI
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05
A GERMAN IL. !.
.... u. FL.A II'|; JUNK | |: 5,
Wolfgang Heine Speaks for Peace
" 1e Without Annexation aS 3.

According to the Berlin Vorwaerts,
a copy of which has been received at
Amsterdam, Wolgang Heine, member
of the Reichstag, addressing a Social
Democratic meeting in Berlin, spoke
strongly in favor, Of peace without an
nexations orIindemnities. Herr Heine
declared that the government long ago
should have stated publicly what it
said confidentially to DR.. Arthur Hoff-
man, the former member of the Swiss
federal council, who endeayored to
open peace negotiations between Rus
STA and Germany.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05
N|')kll|NNEY-FULLER
MOTOR COMPANY
rt9nlE.S E"- ge19cgsf.
j.. q. Makes CHANGE
Name of Concern is Now Fuller Motor
CO.-Fay N. Fuller Becomes the
President.

"A business change of considerable
Significance to the commercial inter-
ests of the city took place Monday,
July 2, when the corporate name OF
the .McKinney-Fuller Motor Co. was
changed to Fuller Motor Co. The Nc
Kinney Fuller Motor company was in
corporated about year ago with a
capital stock Of $100,000.0O.
Prior to this time the firm was
known as the Northwest Motor COM
pany, dealing in Dodge Brothers auto
mobiles. saSW z6.ag
The change of the corporate name
is a. result of Mr.. McKinney's with
drawal. This occasions several
changes in the personnel Of the COM
pany. Fay N. Fuller Of this city be
comes president, J: H. Shaw and W.
S.s5Davidson of Williston, vice presi-
dent and treasurer, respectively. E.
A. Fuller Of Minot will be the new sec
rotary. H. G. Brandenburg, the eff
ficient auditor Of the company, will be
retained in his present capacity.
The Fuller Motor company has as
sumed a prominent position among
the commercial institutions of this
section of the state, houses being
maintained in this city, Grand Forks
Williston and Glasgow, Montana. AT
Grand Forks a splendid new garage
and salesroom is now in process OF
construction This structure in point
of perfect design and appointments
may well be considered the finest gar
age building in the west. Here w. C
McHugh, formerly with the Franl'
Edwards company of Milwaukee, is ir
charge. E. A. Edberg who has beer
manager of the Glasgow house viii
remove to Williston and take charge
of the house at that point. No def
mite steps have been taken yet looking
to the appointment of Mr.. Edberg's
successor at Glasgow.
With business houses in four of thu
principal cities along the Great Nor
thern railway through the states 0.
North Dakota and Montana, the Full
Ter Motor company is in an excellen
position to render efficient service t.
Dodge Brothers car owners through
out the territory tributary to thos
/ points in cooperation with some ~
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05

The community picnic held at River
side park in the afternoon was attend
ed by two thousand. An interesting
trogram Of sports was held, consisting
df races of various kinds, furnishing
the boys and girls mAGhnamusementt
and an opportunity .t6 9lAe good
Hrizes. The tug qqf bef4am the
dity men and the grs waen by
he huskies from Suntry
! The program VIZ nus aal inter-
esting. The opening HutAbetv Vas CIV
an by the Model school and represent
ed Betsy Ross making the first flag.
Rev. c., T.. Cliff ford gave an address on
siOur Country and the World Ghal-
lenge." Bruce Francis introduced the
other speakers of the day, NJ. %. john
son Of 'Tolley, president Of the M D.
Society of Equity. Mr.. Johnson gave
an excellent address on the relationDf
the farmers to the city>and the tm-
portance Of the farmers organizing.
He pointed out that the farmers in the
rIast have made success OH their
business by working overtime, but
they have not had a square deal: The
5rfrice of what they have to sell has
been fixed as well as the price Of what
they have to buy. They are not afraid
tb work. They do not watch the cock.
HIT they have banded alesnselves 20.
aether and are coming to the point
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05

minister, being IN chargelftaGfr
than a decade ago and for several
years he lived on his farm northwest
Of the city. Of late years, he had
been, a resident of this city. He came
to North Dakota from Polo, ILL.,, where
he had lived for many years. He is
survived by a wife, three sons and
two daughters, all grown. Mr.. Guth-
RE was man Of very congenial dis
position and made friends wherever
he went. The Independent sympathizes
with the sorrowing family.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05

the board Of regents are after Ladd's
goat, and. also those eof.aBolleyy Wal
dron and Arnold, all of the state Agri-
cultural college. In this afternoons
Forum, Pres. Ladd comes out with a
statement and says that L. Crawford,
chairman of the board of regents,
asked for his resignation, and went
SO far as to have Chas. Brewer, the
secretary, draw it up. A denial is
made by the members of the board.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05

where they can have something for
their old age Mr.. Johnson pointed
out some of the. view points of the
farmers that would not hurt the city
man to consider. There is no reason
why the man in the city should not
work hand in hand with the farmer
and assist him In his organization, for
the cities cannot prosper unless there
are prosperous conditions on the farm.
Mr.. johnson made an excellent impress
sion. N
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05
Death of Mrs. Joel S. Strong.

Mrs. Joel S. Strong, wife Of well
known farmer residing ten miles
northeast Of the city, passed away
Tuesday following a lingering illness
with asthma. The funeral will be held
Friday from the Mennonite church
south Of Surrey, burial taking place
Mrs. Strong was sixty years Of age
and had resided in this county for the
past fifteen years. She was a good
Christian woman, well beloved for her
many noble qualities. She leaves a
husband and one son, A. e. Strong.
The Independent sympathizes with the
bereayed members Of the family.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05
Draft IN umbers Not Yet Called

Some numb skull who thot he was
playing a, cunning joke, telegraphed
what We're purported to have been the
numbers selected for the draft to this
city during the night and as a .conse-
quence the young men who registered
were all looking up their registration
cards. The county auditors have been
requested to, send copies Of the regis
tration cards to the Adjutant General
to reach him on July z. It is expect
ed that the numbers will be drawn
soon. They will be drawn by allot-
ment, the numbers selected to be eff
fective in each precinct.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05
How the Mohall Auto Accident Hap
pened.

The Nels IverSonE Jackson car which
went over thes ten fo0ts embankment
near the Tolley ChaiatataQua ground on
the afternoon Of tk9 Fourth, resulting
in the DEATH IS 81 Nc Keene Of Mo
hall, was taken out Of the ditch this
afternoon. TIE car evidently had
Jumped and landed upside down sew
eral feet below. Eight men were rid
ing in the car and the fact that one
side of the car rested across McKeen's
chest undoubtedly saved the lives Of
several Of the others. McKeen was
sitting in the rear seat when the &C
cident occurred. Two Of the men who
were beside him, found themselves
under the steering apparatus. The
statement, that Iverson was trying to
pass another csk is an error. He was
driving rapidly, one Of the men in the
lear seat remarking that his jackson
could not gosf fast anyway 4t ssthot
that when the turn was s,nad The
front whs buck lied, causing the ear ra
to jump. Nj ss3 ;s u w Ia
= : =. IN = ~
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05
Farmers Telephone Meeting.

q A meeting Of the stockholders of the
South Prairie Farmers Telephone Co.
was held Saturday, the following board
Of directors being elected: Chas. Tay-
m! Theo. Elarth, ,As VIM. schafsr, Anton
man and Z. T. Larson. Mr.. Larson is
the only new member, taking the place
now has $50 miles Of line.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05
Rangers Were Defeated.

An interesting ball game was played
betWseM the North Prairie team and
The South Prairie Rangers on the
Formers diamond Sunday, the North
Prairieites whining 3 to 1. The Rang
ers were al ead with the score standing
4 to- 0 in the sixth, when an argument
arose and When they took the field
again, they failed to hold their adj
vantage.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05

TAKEN UP-At my home in Burt
township, N. w. Sec. II. one dark
sorrel mare, seven or eight years
old, brand resembling the letter R
on left rear leg, between hip and
knee; spring colt at her side. Mares
weight between 900 and 1000. Own
er may have same by proving prop
erty and paying charges. ]. Q. Pet
erson, Burlington, N. D., R. l:
-5-t3*
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05
Young Man Nearly browns at Tolley

- "A young man from B0WbeIIs Dy tne
name Of Norlin, eighteen years old,
nearly lost his life bathing at Chaul
tauqua park near Tolley on the
Fourth. He got into deep water and
not being a good swimmer, sank. His
body was recovered soon after by a
man from Kenmare who jumped in
without removing his clothing. Young
Norlin was unconscious when taken
out but doctor in the crowd had him
feeling all right in short time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05
Great Record for Ward County

The entire state of North Dakota
ontributed $S7,547.33 to the Red Cross
fund. The city of Minot alone gave
$23, 1925, or about fourth of the
total for the state. Ward county gave
$33, O25.S2, or 43 per cent Of the states
total amount. Minot and Imperial
Ward have again demonstrated that
they are capable of doing big things.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05

]. w. Guthrie Dies After Short Illness
j. w. Guthrie, aged SO years, passed
away at his home in this city, 400 Sec,
one Street N. E. Tuesday, following a
short illness with pneumonia. Mr..
Guthrie had been doing some work out
at his farm northeast Of the city when
he was taken i'll and within less than a
week, he passed away.
The funeral will be held from the
home at 10 o'clock Friday morning,
Rev. w. R. Bloom, the Congregational
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05

}Masons had charge of the laying of
the cornerstone Of the Divide county
new court house at Crosby Sunday.
w. j. Reynolds, Grand Master, W. L.
tStockwell, Grand Secretary, and Grand
Chaplain Mcintosh, were in charge Of
the services.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05
, (. 8. . . . o . o o . . o . . o .
, CHANGE FOR FIFTY MORE 9
) MEN. z

; Orrin M. Pierce, who has beeni%
in charge of the recruiting for :
Co. A, states that there is still
room for fifty young men from 4
; the outlying districts. Those de-
string to join may send their APP
plications to Secretary Holbein
of the Association of Commerce.
. @ q @ q @ g . q g q . q q q
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05
Third Bowbells Man in Trouble.

Third BOwbells Man in Trouble.
George Shaw, of Bowbells, charged
with threatening to kill the president,
appeared before U. S. Commissioner
Hopkins Monday voluntarily and gave
bonds for his appearance later. He is
the third man from that district facing
a similar charge.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05
cELE ! n I !
WAS ENJOYED
llaso Raising IN Forenoon Commun-
sseity Picnic at Riverside Park in At
" ternOon-Addresses and Sports.
Nh #wsSN sxE& I'm

E, The Fourth of July was celebrated
II Minot in a manner somewhat differ
ont from that of other years and ow-
Ing to the state of affairs in this coun-
try and the world at large, the exer-
discs were Of rather solemn nature.
The program was carried out under
the auspices of the Association OF
Commerce and the crowd was quite
lArees sssss|
Tn-tha morning the flag presented
to the city Of Minot by the Great Nor
thern was raised on The 125 foot flag
3taff erected near the G.. N.aistation.
An immense crowd attended these inn
pressive ceremonies and listened to an
eloquent patriotic address by Rev. +.
w. Erickson.
| At the conclusion. of the exercises,
deveraE Engines standing in the yards
New theirs whistles for five minutes
Ind the two guard units proceeded to
The armory, where they were dismiss
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05
Burlington Red Cross Organized.

Burlington Red Cross Organized.
A branch of the Minot Red Cross
Chapter was organized at Burlington
Sunday night. DR.. A. D. Mcdaniel
addressed gathering at the Presby-
terrain church. The following are the
officers:
H. "a. Kluver, chairman.
Mrs. F. Christie, vice chairman.
Mrs. Einar Madsen, secretary.
Mrs. Duvall, treasurer.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05

Geo. RYerson, prominens r. ohalf y
torney, rs ia the city today
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05

You may be assessed for any expense yourloca
or other expenses not specifically provided for
or not available out of the earnings of the Fede
You will be asked to pay the interest and part {
year, make your loan for not less than five yea1
paying it off prior to that time tsl3 gYto zs5es 6
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-05

Ladd Says Resignation Was Asked.
There is considerable excitement
around the state over the report that