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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-03
Burlington

E. E. Devol, who has been at Hunt
ington, W. Va, for the past fortnight
on business connected with his drug
store, returned home the first of the
week. He says this section of the
country is not as yet fully awake to
the gravity of the war situation.
Miss Mary Emerson, who has been
in the southwestern part of the state
since the death of her brother at Bis
marck in February, returned home
Friday.
The Superior Coal Co., which is con-
trolled by the Wallace Brothers, are
proceeding with the work of opening
their new tract west of town in man.
ner which indicates that they mean to
conduct operations on large scale.
James Dolan and Walter Kirk, two of
the most experienced miners in this
section, were added to the force this
week and work is progressing rapidly.
Messrs. Gross and Hogy, who have
been making an extensive auto tour
of Montana during the past three
weeks, returned home Tuesday. On
their way out they encountered a
blizzard just west of Williston and
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-03

from that time on had bad roads and
bad weather all along the line. They
say we are fully two weeks ahead of
the Montana farmers in our springs
work. However, the streams are all
swollen thruout Montana, indicating
plenty of moisture and good prospects
of a splendid crop year.
The 500 railroad have a force of
men here repairing the platform and
walks about the depot, adding much
to the appearance and convenience of
their local quarters.
We are still anxiously awaiting the
appearance of some stalwart patriot
who will take up the project Of raising
the Stars and Stripes at the pinnacle
of the hill at the head Of Main street
Don't all speak at once, but let US get
busy and Do It Now.
Will Dodds, who for the past two
years has managed the Madison &
Bugge store at Raymond, Montana,
has returned and taken charge of the
Foxholm store for the same firm.
"Bill" formerly resided at Foxholm
where for many years he was employ
; ed by Walter Archibald, and as con-
sequence knows every "chick and
chile" roundabout that hustling COM
munity. We are glad to see the old
| scout back here in Goods country
again. We shall watch for Foxholm
to take her destined place on the map
as one of the most progressive COM
munities along the 500 Line, now
that "Bill" is back to help the other
good boosters of Foxholm.
| The township fathers met on Tues
day and opened the bids for the gray
cling Of the south road leading out
past the Stoddard farm. We have
not learned the result of their DELHI
erations but rest assured that when
said road is once put in prime condi-
ton Ira will "go some". when he "hits
the high spots" on his way to town.
George and Harvey johnson are
farming on large scale this season
expecting to seed the greatest acreage
they have ever sown and as conse-
quence we are confident Burlington
will have two Of the richest bonanza
farmers in the state when the crop is
harvested this fall.
Business in town here is pretty
quiet these days owing to the fact
that practically every citizen is en-.
gagged directly or indirectly in farm.
ing operations and up to his eyes ii
work on the farm.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-03
VALLIE ADDITION NEW
RESIDENTIAL SECTION
Opened By Jourgen Olson & Co. =
Beautiful Wooded Tract Desirable
Residence Quarter.

Jourgen Olson & Co. have plated
a tract of land adjoining Oak Park in
the western section Of the city, south
Of the 500 tracks. This addition will
be known as the Vallie Addition and is
one of the most desirable sites which
has been thrown upon the market in
recent years. The location is most
admirably adapted for residential
purposes. A heavy growth Of fine
timber covers the tract and the Mouse
river, which at this point is broad
deep stream, runs along one side, with
good high banks, thus affording mag.
nifcent scenics as well as perfect
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-03

famed as possessing more natural adj
vantages for residential purposes than
any other city Of the state. Many Of
the lots are already sold. The plat
may be seen at the offices of Jourgen
Olson & Co. in the Flatiron Block on
Central avenue. And last, but not the
least consideration, is the fact that
funds may be secured from Mr.. Olson
whereby the purchaser may be en-
abled to erect a dwelling upon the lot
which he chooses to purchase in the
Valli Addition.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-03

drainage. Another feature which adds
to the desirability of this section as a
residence quarter is that it joins the
belt in which the city is sinking the
deep wells which are to afford an
abundant supply of the purest drink
ing water Its proximity to Oak
Park, which in time will undoubtedly
become one of the city's most delight
full Fairgrounds, is another feature
which must be kept in mind by those
contemplating site for home. Sew
eral of the handsomest suburban
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-03

homes of the city are located in this
quarter of the city. Mr.. Olson's sue
cess in disposing Of every lot in his
Spring Lake Park addition has given
the public confidence in his methods
and fair dealing. Practically every lot
which he sold in Spring Lake Park
has been built upon and now that sec
ton of the city as is well known con-
tains some of the handsomest, cosiest
homes in the city. Mr.. Olson shows
no favoritism in his methods and the
lots are sold at a uniform price, re-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-03

CARELESS of their location in the block.
The proximity of the new addition to
the new Lincoln school and being
within easy walking distance Of the
Normal school are both advantages
which are worthy Of more than pass
ing consideration. Streets will be
graded thru the tract and water mains
and sewers put in and within a very
short time this Vallie Addition is
bound to become one of the most de-
sirable and attractive residence sec
lions of the city, which is already
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
DRESDEN

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Knight and
Irving Butterworth. who have been
the guest of Mrs. Harry Pushard,
have returned TO Massachusetts,
Miss Eta Brookings of Montsweag
is the guest of Mrs. Oscar Bailey.
Mrs. Sarah Sheldon was the guest
Of her son, Charles w Sheldon. at
Rcckland last week
Mrs. Wallace Foster and family and
two Young ladies Of Roxburv are stop
ping at the G. J. Patterson house for
Q few weeks. Mr. Foster visited them
Sunday
H. Winfield Mayers of Somerville,
Mass. is visiting his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Mayors.
Miss Mayhelle Durgan and sisters
have returned. The Misses 4Addie and
Ella have been employed at Gov. Mil
l!ken's during the summer.
Don 0. Cate passed the week end
at his home here.
Lincoln County Pomona will meet
at the Grange hall Tuesday,
Oscar Bailey visited at his home at
Woolwich Sunday.
Mrs. Hiram Thondike of Portland is
visiting relatives in town.
Mrs. Cora Gahar has gone to Wool
witch to care for Mrs. Ralph Rice, who
has a baby boy.
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TROY

CENTER-The Troy Sunday schools
will have a picnic at Chambers shore
in Burnham Wednesday Of this week.
Mrs. Edwards nf Montana was at
the Center last week. a guest at j.
l. Goodale's.
Van stevens. a soldier in the L. S.
army, arrived in France last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Folsom of Pitts
field passed the weekend with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. c. J. Hillman.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hamilton of
Unity passed Sunday with their sis
ter, Mrs. ]. I. Goodale and family.
Zimri Carleton of Campella. Mass,
who has been visiting friends in town,
left Saturday for Wilton.
Mrs. J. L. Bagley was in Belfast sew
eral days last week. having been call
ed there by the drowning of her
nephew. Irving Gray.
0. r. Bagley returned from Boston
last week, accompanied By his sister,
Miss Eta Bagler. Mr.. Bagley is
quite i'll at present at the home Of his
cousin. ]. L. Baxley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
MONMOUTH

National Service Handbook issued bv
the Committee on Public Information AZ
Washington has been pfa ced on the ia
bic in the reading room at Cumston nuh-
NC library. 1t furnishes reliable infor-
nation on all branches Of service for the
nation, military and non-military.
The G. x. Norris ". r. c. voted at i+s
last meeting to take IS from the treas
ury for the purchase Of yarn for Red
Cross knitting
The W c, T. L. will meet at the Meth.
odlst chapel Friday afternoon for hospi-
tai work Miss Minnetta Moore will give
talk on Red Cross work On account
Of the storm last Friday Miss Moore was
Obliged TO postpone her talk one week.
The branch of the Red Cross Society
Will meet Tuesday afternoon at go at
Grange hall.
Elbridge Thompson and daughter. Miss
, Grace Thompson, have returned from a
visit with relatives and friends In King
field and Madison
The Boy Scouts under their new leader.
Ray Woodbury.. will hold regular meet
ings every Friday evening. Wednesday
they will go on a hike.
Miss Edith Maxwell Of South Paris is
visiting relatives and friends in town
Miss Maxwell is a teacher in Melrose.
Mass. So
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
MANUFACTURER SUES
For Money He Alleges Due Him IN
Fertilizer Transaction

J. W. Sanborn of Pittsfeld, y. H.,
a manufacturer of fertilizer. brought
action in the municipal court Monday
morning against E. J. Phi]brick OF Au-
gusta who he alleges, acted as his
agent in the sale Of fertilizer, and in
this capacity sold four tons at $Ss
per ton He had credited him with
sso55. This alleged transaction was
said to have taken place in 1915.
Philbrick denied that he had acted
ir the capacity Of agent and said that
there were but three tons of which he
had knowledge. Some Of the fertilizer
was wet, he said, and had to be re-
ground. He expressed the belief that
he should be allowed $40 per ton for
the handling.
Judge Lancaster decided that $12
was a just allowance for Philbrick and
gave judgment for the plaintiff for the
balance, s59.45. Philbrick appealed
and gave bonds of s25 to prosecute the
appeal. Mr.. Sanborn was present at
the hearing and was represented by
Melvin E. Sawtelle. Robert A. Cony
was counsel for Philbrick.
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C..!N TON

Everett Carl of Flint. Mich. called
on Ira 4. Witham last week. The
first meeting of the two friends for
Is years.
Dr.. and Mrs. Ralph Thompson and
daughter of Ninalhaven are visiting
his father, r. B. Thompson.
William Files went Wednesday to
Caribou where he will be employed
and will make his home with rela-
tives.
Abbot Mckepney is in town tor a
few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Land.rs are
rejoicing in the birth of a son Fri
day. He has been named Leroy Will
lis.
Miss Bertha Irving finished her
work at Hairs drug store Saturday
night and after a vacation of two
weeks will go to Penobscot to teach.
The Red Cross organization is
grateful for the donation Of 81 re-
Gently received from the Haskell Sun
day school. Canaan
At the Red Cross meeting Wednes-
day Mrs. Ethel Stetson. Mrs. Edna
Ward and Mrs. Addie Holt became
members.
Mr. and Mrs. Arlon Low were Wis
itors Of Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Harmon.
Miss Edith. Pratt passed the week
end in Skowhegan the guest OF her
class-mate. Miss Louise Merrill.
Mrs. Martha G. Hayes shipped a
large quantity Of andpainted china
10 Bangor Saturday for, exhibition at
the Fair.
Mr. and Mrs. Ross johnson of
Haverl,ill. Mass, are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Richardson
Miss Gertrude Watkins Of Little
Rock. Aark. who gave . street lee
ture here last month on the Suffrage
question will address the citizens of
Clinton in Town Hall at P. NJ.
Thursday. There will be no admission
fee and the public is urged to be pres
ent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
WAGES OF SOME.
NOT UP WITH
FOOD INCREASE

"asnington' Aug. G.-Iron, steel and
"oo'en manufacturing workers earnings
per capita Tor the two and a half year
period just ended increased more than
'he advance in the retail prices of food.
Sums for the three-year perior July 1914
to July 1917
"A statement by the department of la
Sor today shows that iron and steel
workers per capital earnings increased So
per cent. and wooden manufacturing
workers 40 per cent, while the cost Of
foodstuffs increased ~ per cent.
workers in other industries did not fare
SO well. Per capital earnings of boot and
shoe workers increased 81 per cent: cot
ton manufacturing employees and cotton
finishing workers IS per cent, hosiery and
underwear workers 81 per cent and silk
workers % per cent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-28
Concerninq Milk Prices

At meeting of the Waterville Local
\. E. NJ. r. A. Friday evening. Aug. "a.
it was unanimously voted to fix the price
of milk at seven cents per quart delivered
to the dealers in Watervl!e, to become
effective Sept /. The movement has the
approval and backing of the central or
ganization. which was represented by
Hon. l.. f. McIntire Of the executive
board as they fear serious shortage In
dairy products in the near future.
Many producers of milk and butter in
this vicinity have tired of operating at a
less and are selling their cows. The peo-
ple of Natervi,le should stand behind the
farmer in this move, as shortage of milk
spells calamity in any community says
President A. w. Stetson.
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Miss Mary Rideou, Of Auburn. ana Mise
May Brown or Fort Kent are guests Tor
a few days Of Miss Elizabeth Ham.
Mrs. Philip r. McCone and little child
of Portland are with her mother, Mrs.
Ada Andrews. at her cottage on the north
shore of the lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dunn of North
Monmouth recently entertained party of
L. from Harpswell. Lunch was served at
the Hallowell cottage on the shore of
Wilson lake
Albert Dunn is recovering from injuries
received from slipping on a rusty nail.
Charles Jenness of Auburn is at the
home of his parents. Mr.. -nd Mrs. James
Jenness. for a two weeks vacation.
Miss Edith Hall of Auburn is passing a
few days with her parents. Mr. and Mrs.
E. A. Hall,
E. A. Hall has resigned his position on
the R.,F D. route and expects to move
to Auburn.
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VASSALBORO

NORTH-The Holly club met at the
home CT Mrs. Annie Shorey Monday
afternoon. The members engaged in
knitting articles for the Red Cross So
ciety. Refreshments We're served
Mr. and Mrs. Smith and children are
home from a three weeks visit to Yer
mont
The Sunday school Of the East Vas
salboro Methodist church will hold
their annual picnic at Randalls
Point. Weber pond, Wednesday, Aug
%.
Miss Evelyn Rutter is passing part
of her vacation at York Beach.
The Baptist church has been closed
for the last two weeks. the pastor,
Rev. F. Marble, being on his vacation.
Miss NJ. Marble Of Fall River is
visiting at the home of her aunt. Mrs.
McDougal
No services were held at the Meth
odist church Sunday, it being camp
meeting Sunday.
A large number Of people were pres
ent at the Lake Grove campmeet;ng
all day Sunday. The services were
very interesting and much enjoyed.
Wednesday the Red Cross society
will have a lawn party on the Nc
Dougal grounds II is hoped the va
rious tables will he we'll patronized
and that a large company will be
present.
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Too OMcioua

II was standing just outside .
railway station in Glasgow" writes
ar American, when a woman walked
up to a man who was standing near
me, and without a word pulled q white
feather through his buttonhole. -.
He smiled when he saw what she
lad done and said. Thank you.
madam" very politely.
She grew crimson and started
to tell him what she thought OF
him. He listened until she had an
ished and then he asked, Have yeu
another of these feathers
Eyes, l have. you coward. che
snapped, and she put another feather
en- him. AS she did so he pulled a
Victoria Cross from his pocket and
pinned il right under the feathers. -,
That woman gasped and suffered
and stammered. trying to make an
apology, and she reached out to take
the feathers back, but he stopped her.
"'No, madam ne said, I'll keep
these as souvenirs. if you don't mind:
but I'd like to say few words to you
about what you are doing. The fact
that I'm in civilian clothes does not
necessarily mean that am coward.
For all YOU know might have been
physically unfit for service. I might
have been A married man with ten or a
dozen small children depending on me.
There are any number of things that
might have prevented me from joining
tie army, but you didn't even wait to
inquire.
coy Oh thought that because ] vas
rot in khaki ] vas coward AS a
matter Of fact l have been at hocle,
recovering from wounds I received
T"hrn | Won this little Cross and I
shall shortly be on my way back TO
join my regiment.
If YOU will accept suggestion
from man who knows men, you
will stop this silly business. for you
/ 10 more harm than anything else.
II were a civilian after what YOU
did to me then ] would have faced
firing party before ~ould have
. Joined the army. trust YOU ravo
learned something. Good afternoon"
~ found out later that he was 2
SERGEANT piper in one Of the most
= -1our Scottish regiments and tho.
r. Won the Cross fo~ ssvin- three
Ulcers when wounded himself"
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Home People Urged
to Aid the Fair

At the last meeting Of the Chamber
of Commerce committee was APP
pointed to work with the directors OF
the Central Maine fair to prepare a
place in the city 10 take care of the
large number of people who will come
here for the annual fair this year.
Hon. Harvey d. Eaton, who is one
of the directors of the fair and man
who is taking a great deal of interest
in it, he declared that the success Of
he fair this year and the years to come
depends on the way the people are
taken care of. If the Watervllle
Chamber of Commerce can make ar
rangements to take care of the peo-
pie then they will come. He spoke Of
his experiences at Springfield. Mass,
where at the time of the great cattle
show the hotels could not take care
of one tenth of the number of people
who came to the city but the Chamber
of Commerce had made arrangements
whereby they had many thousand
rooms scattered about the city and at
the headquarters of the Chamber these
rooms were listed and the visitor went
to the office. There he was assigned a
room and paid for it. was given card
which would. when shown the house
holder. admit him to the room and
show he had paid for it, another card
giving complete directions how to
reach the room and was made welcome
in every way. 1t was the experience
of a number of people who went from
this city that the people Of Spring.
field did all possible to make these
visitors welcome and TO make them
feel at home.
There will be at the Central Maine
fair people from Vermont New
Hampshire. Connecticut, Massachu-
sets, Mississippi and Indiana. men
who are large owners Of livestock and
who want a good chance to stay and
it is up to the people of Waterville to
see that they have il The people who
come to Waterville during the fair and
are interested in livestock want to
STAY here for two or three days. They
Will all want to be here on Friday
when the great auction Is held and
they have got to he properly accom-
nodated or they will not come again.
Mr.. Eaton believes that the success
of the Central Maine fair rests with all
The people of waterville and that now
&c the time for them to all turn to and
make success of ii. through the
chamber of Commerce
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Maintaining the Blockade
Miss Pearce Leads Big
Field in Western Golf

Chicago. Aug. 27.-Miss Ernestine
Pearce of Skokie and Mrs. Skunstadter
of Idlewild today led a large field in
the qualifying round of the Women's
Western Golf championship at the
Flossmoor Country Club, scoring 90
each over the 6420 yards links. Wo-
mans par is 44-444s. A high wind
ard numerous traps made scoring diff
fcult,
iirs. Fred c. Let's. Jr.. the title
Hc'd|" did not have to play today to
qualify. under the rules of the asso-
..;,.,.:. Miss elaine Rosenthal. for
mcr champion and present North and
South champ on encountered difficult
ties in the first nine, taking 80 strokes,
hut bettered par by two strokes on
the last half and finished well up in
the list with 95.
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SIDNEY
Blanchard

AkESHORE-Harvey c. Blanchard
and family OF East Providence r. l.. are
visiting at the home of his sister, Mrs
T. ". Longley.
Charles Traitor Of Waterville visited at
the home Of his grandson. Sanford Phil
brook, Sunday.
About 81 boys still remain at Cedar
Crest camps, but will Leave for their
homes Thursday next. The camps are
closing one week earlier than last season.
Harry Sears and daughter Natalie who
have been for two weeks at the home or
r. B Sawtelle returned to their home in
Boston last week.
The Advent campmeeting began at
Lakeside Thursday last and will con-
tinue until SunS2y. Sept. ..
Arthur Shaw. who has been in Boston
for some days. returned home last week.
AT Lakeshore recently.
The Oakland Soap Club recently met
with Mrs c. L. Swift Some % were pres
ent Fish chowder was served at noon
and a very pleasant day was passed.
Some very heavy showers were in or
der last week but no serious damage
was done in town.
The selectrnen were at their office all
day Saturday last, IL being their monthly
meeting. Notices were placed in the
hands of the constable 70 be posted for
the special election on Monday. Sept 10.
Owing to the unfavorable weather Of
the past few days rust is showing up to
some extent on the potatoes in town.
Rev G. E Manter and family of Hilton.
y y, who have been visiting friends and
relatives in town for some days, will re-
turn TO their home this week.
The next meeting Of Rural Lodge. F. &
A. NJ. will be on Saturday evening Sept
J. This will be the annual meeting and
election Of officers. II is hoped a large
number will be present
Mr. and Mrs. A. u. sawteile, who have
been stopping for som. weeks at the
twhftcomb cottage. will return to their
1hop,A IN Augusta next THURSDAY Mr.
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William NJ. Irgraham, assistant
secretary of war, has been appointed
guardian Of Robert e. Foster, Jr.,
grandson of the late judge Eaoch
Foster. the petition filed at Portland
asks that the estate of $4,000 be
awarded to him as sole heir Of Robt.
&. Foster, his father. In ths wifi
which was probated last year; Robert
Foster bequesthed his property TO his
mother. No mention was made of the
son. the custody of whom was con-
veyed to the mother when she OBJ
tanned divorce. She has since mar
ried man named Isbester at Evans
ten, III. Under the statutes. child
,nintcntionally omitted from men lion
in will, shares In an estate Of his
father, the same as If no will were
made. and it is under this section Of tie
statute that the contest will be. made
A spirited contest is promised when
the case comes up in September. Rob-
ert c. Foster was a Bowdoin graduate
and had served in the National Guard
with the rank Of captain. He was a
student in the Harvard medical school
when he died, less than a year and a
half ago. .-.. 49,. O..
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Suffrage Association Meetino

The roost largely attended meeting of
the Watervlie Suffrage Association which
has been held since its organization took
place Monday evening at its rooms on
Main street. A campa ign of speakers
with exceptionally fine musical program
was mapped out and a committee was
chosen to have charge of the advertising
as we'll as for the musical parts of the
program. Several internationally famous
speakers will be heard before Sept 10 and
the local members of the Suffrage League
are very optimistic