The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1917-09-07
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(. + cantonment is Ready for 10000
te.<. Drafted Men,
soYs GIVEN sENo-oFF At
HOME AND At coUNTYsEAT
Date OF Those Next to Leave Is Sep
!. tember 18th When Forty Per
Cent Will Go y : = :

The commercial club members were
the ring-leadors in giving the drafted
men a good send-off Tuesday evening
at the park It was beautiful warm
evening. And with many flags flying
and bright lights shining through the
trees, the band opened a fitting pro-
gram.
The drafted boys, eight in all, we're
seated in the band stand with the
band. After selection by the band
and the glee club. Rev, Reid, as chair
man, introduced the boys who were
called on the first list. This was fol-
lowed by splendid patriotic talk by
Judge Gibson. He told of the duties
that would be given the boys who
were called, but dwelt especially up
on what was to be done by those left
at home. Boosting and harmonious
work was the keynote of his speech.
The boys were each presented with
a comfort kit. These useful cases
contained a wash cloth, soap, tooth
brush and paste; tablet, lead pencil,
comb, scissors, buttons, "a handker'
chief and drinking cup.
The program closed with everyone
joining in singing patriotic songs.
After the program the crowd was
taken to another part of the park
where generous lunch was served.
This closed. the evenings entertain
ment. gT,as, .. .sfn.x~ "a. w.
]. w. Brown, one Of the drafted
men,. had charge OF the ones who left
Wednesday morning. Mr.. Brown has
been the 500 agent at Benedict for a
couple of years, and it was probably
through his experience with railroads
that he was given this duty. NJ, .,...
: Paul T. Brosz, Son -of Mr.. and Mrs.
! Brosz, who live north Of Washburn,
has been the 500 agent at Dogden for
some time. These men knowing tel
egraphy as they do will no doubt be
given this kind of work to do for Un-
Gle SAM
James w. Holkup has lived in
Washburn several years while en-
ployed as baker in the Mangan Bak-
cry. The government asked that bak-
ers, where possible, be drawn frs, so
: it is plain to be seem where they'll
put Jim. He's. good one and the
boys will fare we'll who get his bread.
Lee l.. 7Benn is another Washburn
young man to be drafted. His broth
or Fred, enlisted in Company at
Bismarck a few weeks ago. Lee is
short but has; strength and will be alb.
lie to do his share in digging trenches.
Joseph, Weber. sold his farm near
Coleharbor and requested to be sent
with the first call. He no doubt sac
rificed his farm but was willing to do
it for the cause. He will get re-
ward that he will think worth it.
Frank r.. .Gubser has been working
on a farm near Garrison since the
first Of the year. He was with the
boys on the border until January. It
Is these men who have seen service
and are experienced who will be pro-
NOTED to officers In q short time. MI !.
Gubser told some OF his experiences
while at the border. They were
most too strenuous to be enjoyed.
at wilton. He too sold out 50 that he
at Wilton. He too sold ut that he
would have but one interest that OF
helping Uncle Sam to win.
$I Richard u Wagner Is also of viii.
ston lint of late has been working at,
his trade as carpenter at Max. When,
ne was introduced to Mr.. Paisley the.
only veteran present, he said his
grandfather had also fought II the:
Civil 5is::s a
All ofS these eight are husky looking
fellows and are good representatives
,,of# the county > young men. They
reached Fort Dodge Thursday even
ing and WIN be onto all the ropes by
the time the next ones reach there.
leave Wednes esday Morning ss
d Wednesdty morning the band began
playing ats so;;ss they played for half
an hour then formed in line and
3mlarched Is the depot eollowing the
band Swas5 R. 4. patsley, walking AZ.
most al sprig ghtly. as he must have ir
VA H j. carrie erl ii large fiaE and Was8
followed by the ight afted men a
and the Washhurn citizens
A pathetic incid dent aof the e march.
was when the parade passed the home;
.sof s l1lrs. anard She WAS standing
outside waving 4 ffiag IN the boys Who