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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28
MRS. METHA WARREN
DIES IN MONTANA
Former MinOt B0Okkeeper Passed
Away at Forsythe from Influenza.
Remains Buried in MinOt.

Mrs. Netha M. Warren died last
Wednesday at her home at Forsythe,
Mont, where she has been filling the
position as assistant county assessor.
The remains were brot to this city for
interment.
Mrs. Warren had been ill from in
fluenza for about ten days. She was
SO years of age and is survived by
two daughters, Esther, aged 16 and
Hazel, ID. Her mother, Mrs. Peter
Hanson resides in Minot. She leaves
four brothers, one Of whom is in
France with the American forces. An
other brother, Alfred lives at Rose
bud, Mont.
Mrs. Warren resided in Minot
twelve years and while here she was
employed as bookkeeper and steno-
grapher for Fred V. Dale, the Minot
Auto Co. and the Northern States
Power Co. About two years ago, she
went to Forsythe, where she home
steaded land.
Mrs. Warren was woman of many
excellent qualities.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28

A. B. Dill, food administrator Of
Ward county, is anxious to get in all
of the threshing reports from the
county, as regards the yield of wheat,
especially. About ninety of the
threshers have sent in their reports,
but there are 14O who have neglected
to do so. Mr.. Din wants the indie
pendent to explain that it is the gov
eminent that is demanding these re-
ports and insists on his getting
them. These reports must be in by
Dec. 10, otherwise the government will
authorize Mr.. Dill to start an action
against all who fail to do so, the fines
to be turned over to the Red Cross.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28
Farmer Loses Stock Mysteriously

f6rm6T yUSCS 0COCA AVA oSSAAOuoAy
George Johnson, who formerly re-
sided on the Tyler farm west of town
and who purchased farm near Lans,
ford recently from the National Land
and Adjustment Co., was in the city
Monday and called at this office.
George says that about two weeks
ago he lost span Of mules and four
horses in very mysterious manner.
Il seems that the animals were run
ming at large with number of neigh
boring horses and on the day in ques.
ton while absent from home his mules
and horses disappeared. None Of MS
neighbors lost any stock. During the
two weeks which have interviewed
George has searched the country over
but to no avail. Provided they have
simply strayed away, it is altogether
probable that some one will learn OF
their whereabouts and inform him. but
If as some are inclined to believe.
they have been stolen and driven
across the border it may be that no
trace of them will ever be found In
any event it. is very serious loss to
MI. Johnson. For the past ten years
he has labored hard to accumulate
competence and buy a farm of his
own and now when fortune was ne
ginning to turn his way to lose his
stock In this way makes the loss hard
10 hear.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28
CANADIAN SOLDIER
WFDS A M|N0T GIRL
Arthur Buchanan of Edmonton, who
Wears Distinguished Service
Medal, United in Marriage
to Fannie Stevens Today.

The marriage of Arthur Buchanan
Of Edmonton, Alta, to Miss Fannie
Stevens, who had made her home with
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Eicher in this
city for several years, occurred in this
city today. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. P. w. Erickson.
The groom was machine gunner in
the Canadian army since 1915, receiv-
ing severe wound last spring. He
was invalided home in March. The
young man is rather modest over the
part he took in the great war, yet he
wears distinguished service medal.
The bride is one of Mnot's most
charming young women and will make
a worthy mate for her brave young
soldier husband.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28
CANADIAN KILLED BY
TRAIN At KENMARE
Chas. Lavitzkie of Cabri, Sssk., Was
Ground to Pieces Underneath
500 Passenger Train Wed
nesday Morning.

Chas. Lavitzkie Of Cabri, Sask., was
run over by 500 passenger tram at
Kenmare early Wednesday morning
and instantly killed.
The affair was reported to DR.. r. w.
Pence, county coroner, who ordered an
inquest held. Evan Griffith is in
charge of the inquest.
Some papers were found in the
clothing showing his name and ad-
dress. There was a ticket from Minot
to Portal. The remains of the man
were discovered by train crew some
time after the accident occurred.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28
MINOT and VICINITY

Mrs. Louis Cook of Surrey is quite
i'll with the influenza.
A daughter was born Tuesday to
avenue
: Mrs. I. R. Pence of Surrey has been
i'll in bed with Influenza for three
weeks, but is better.
Mrs. AL. Erb and child, north Of the
city, are seriously i'll with pneumonia.
The whole family has had the flu.
E. Emanuel, the Berthold hardware
dealer was a visitor to the city We'd
nesday.
Andrew Lazarus from near Burling-
ton brot his little girl to Minot to
have her arm, which was fractured,
attended to.
The entire family of Frank Boschert
Of Burlington has been i'll with the
flu One of the boys it very seriously
i'll with pneumonia.
The Independent is printed trifie
early this week, so that the entire
force may enjoy Thanksgiving in the
good old-fashioned way.
Mrs. Tiller of Burlington while Wis
iting in St. Paul, recently fell and
broke her arm She has returned home
and is recovering slowly.
Ms. Archie D. MCDANIEL and two
children have returned from Fort
Riley, Kan.,: where they spent two
weeks with Capt. A. D. Mcdaniel.
John P. Grell, farmer living five
miles north of Sawyer, was riding a
horse Friday morning when the ami
NAL fell, fracturing Mr.. GrelPs ankle
seriously.
Des Laos Soldier Reported Dead. !.
In a late casualty list the name CT
Pvt. VIM F. Coolen of 'Des Laos,
N. D., appears among those dying
from disease.
Jos. Reavis, from southwest Of the
city, is seriously i'll with appendicitis
in St. Joseph hospital. His appendix
had ruptured before the operation was
performed and his condition was pre-
carious for some time.
About the first fellows who are 60
ing to be nabbed in the campaign to
induce drivers to go more slow y, are
those who persist in risking their own
lives and those of others by going up
over the viaduct at 80 mile gait.
Wesley Butcher, who has been
working on the M. D. Graham farm
near Burlington all summer, is in
Minot for the winter. In the sun
mer, Mr.. Butcher sticks so closely to
work that he seldom leaves the farm
but the bright lights of the city at
tract this old scout when the cold days
!; come.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28
Some Interesting Facts About the
Early Life of the Late
E. A. Marsh.

R. r. Marsh, foreman Of the Great
Falls, Mont, Leader, who was called
here recently by the death Of his
brother, E. A. Marsh, remained to
spend some time looking after the bus
mess affairs Of his brother. Mr..
Marsh has reopened "Dad's Restaur-
ant on West Central avenue, which
has been popular eating place for
years.
In conversation with a. representa-
tive of the Independent, Mr.. Marsh
told many interesting incidents con-
corning the life of his brother. E. A.
Marsh was born at La Crosse, Wis,
and was 81 years of age in September.
Away back in 1870, "Dad" was chief
detective for the Canadian Pacific at
the time the road was built thru the
wilds of Canada. There was much
illegal liquor traffic and dad" had
to deal with some tough customers.
Once when he went to arrest three of
them, they overpowered "nad," tied
him hand and foot and tossed him into
a lake. dad" managed to get onto
his feet and this just let his head out
of the water. He managed to take
short jumps, finally gaining the shore.
He got free of his letters and later
caused the arrest of the men who
came so near drowning him.
Mr.. Marsh is survived by the broth
er at Great Falls, a brother, A. L.
Marsh of San Francisco and broth
err, Harry, who occupies the old Marsh
homestead at Dresbach, MIMI, where
the Marsh family has lived for the
past Sc years. A sister, Miss Mildred
Marsh of Dresbach, MIMI, was here
to attend the funeral. Another sis.
ter, Mrs. P. L. Wing, lives in Texas
Mr.. Marsh is survived also by hi,
wife, who lives in this city and three
sons, r. B. Marsh of Glentanna, Mont.
and George and William, who are SOL
diers in France.
The Independent prints these facts
about the life of Mr.. Marsh, because
at the time we announced his death
it was impossible to learn many Of the
particulars.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28
]. v. Thomas is Influenza Victim

J. V. Thomas, victim OF the IN
fluenza, died at local hospital last
Thursday evening. Mr.. Thomas was
a meat cutter and had been employed
at a Central avenue shop. He re-
Gently came to the city from Epping
where his wife and two children re-
side. His only relatives in this VI
entity were Mr.. and Mrs. Mark COOK
Of Des Laos, an uncle and aunt. The
father and mother arrived in the city
Friday and the remains were shipped
to Epping Saturday for interment.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28
Fargo Forum: The Minot Rotary

Fargo Forum: The Minot Rotary
club has launched crusade against
unnecessary noise at night, the wide
open autos being especially singled
out for suppression, The we'll wishes
of everybody will 60 out to the club,
and when they accomplish their pur-
pose at home they might come down
here and kill off few fiends who 90
not contine their sawmills to night
work.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28
Free Serum for MinOt Residents.

Free Serum for MinOt Residents.
The city physician has received ser
um from the Mayo laboratory which
will be administered to such residents
of the city as cannot afford the ex-
pense of having the incubation admin
istered privately. The treatment will
be free to those who make application
to Mrs. John Campbell, police matron.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28
The value of dairy products bought

The value of dairy products bought
in Minot amounts to very large SUM
every year. This represents ready
money for the farmers every day in
the year. Feed may be high and labor
scarce, but those who can find the
time to milk cows, seem to be getting
well repaid. The Northern Produce
Co. of this city has submitted figures
showing the number of pounds of but
terfat purchased by them in Minot
curing the past four years, together
with the price paid per pound for but
terfat. This makes interesting read
ing:
1915-S,12O pounds--averag cost
24c
19l6-32,423 lbs. = average cost
33 ga c.
l917-42,S79 lbs. = average cost
472c.
l0lS-1, 900 lbs.-average cost Coo.
Pershing and pushing mean about
the same thing.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28
Mrs. Shaw's Brother is Dead

Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Shaw and Mrs.
Shaw's sister, Miss Switzer, passed
thru the city Sunday evening with the
body of Mr.. Switzer, their brother,
who passed away at Seattle, from the
influenza. The remains we're taken
to Wisconsin where the funeral was
held.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28
BarNd Wire.

You don't have to go cover the top
to get all the barbed wire you need,
now that we have just received car
load. Better get your supply right
away while we have plenty. Piper
Howe Lumber Co.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28

H. f. Arndt, well known Tagus
stock man, was in Minot recently. He
had returned from the Twin Cities
where he shipped two cars of stock.
He visited at Tracy, Mimi, where he
said that diphtheria was raging, fol-
owing the flu.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28
Barbed Wire.

You don't have to go cover the top"
to get all the barbed wire you need,
now that we have just received car
load. Better get your supply right
away while we have plenty. Piper
Howe Lumber Co.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28

JOS. kerstesn Died at Chicago.
Word has been received in Minot
that Jos. Kerstein, formerly of this
city, died from influenza in Chicago.
He had been living at Scobey, Mont,
of late years.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28
Mrs Rnpland Ness Dies

Mrs. Rcgland Ness Dies
Rogland Ness, aged 70 years, re-
siding at 5O7 7th St. N. E. died at
the family residence Sunday. The
funeral was held from the Rowan I'M
dertaking rooms on Wednesday, Rev.
Lund officiating.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28
Mrs. KI0stermann of st. Henry
Is Dead

Mrs. Theresa Klostermann of St.
Henry, wife of George Klostermann,
prominent farmer in that section, died
at local hospital Friday morning.
The remains were taken to Grano Sat-
urday where the interment took place
the day following.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28
Peter Hustad Did His Duty to God
and His Country

Peter Hustad, son of Erik Hustad,
prominent Minot dairyman, writes his
parents from France, where for
months he has participated in some of
the principal engagements of the Ex-
peditionary forces. His letter fol-
lows: '"
lie Foyer Du Soldat,
Union Franco-Americaine.
Oct. Is, 1918.
My Dear Parents:
I will now answer your most well
come letter received the other day. I
sure like to get them, too. I have
been cover the top" as they say. I
was in one of the American drives
over here in France. Came thru all
right, but I'd rather be home working
on the farm which I some day hope to
be if it's the Lords will. I'll prom
Use you one thing, folks, III be bet
ter man when I get back home than
was when I left and there will be
a whole lot more that will be, too.
Hope this letter finds you all well.
Expect it's getting cold there too, by
this time. The climate is awful here.
I have a little rheumatism. It rains
almost all the time. I tell you father,
the old States are worth fighting for,
if we do have to suffer for it little.
Suppose you are all thru with
threshing back home by this time. Am
glad to hear the Jerseys are getting
along fine. I'd just like to take my
milk pail and sit down and milk about
a dozen and drink the milk. / be-
lieve I could almost do it, too.
It isn't safe to drink milk here.
We don't know if we are drinking COW
or goat milk. Haven't heard from
Harold yet, about my crop. Sup
pose it's threshed by this time, tho.
Guess will close for this time.
You asked me to do my duty to God
and my country. I promise that
will, father. Give my love to dear
Mother and sisters and brothers and
also greet all my friends.
With love, from your son.
PETER.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28
LICENSED TO WE'D.

Ingwal Lynne 80, and Randi Penne-
rud, 10, both of Berthold.
Harvey w. Brandt, ~, and Dora
Roberts, 21, both Of Ryder. :.
Ralph E. Matthews, 26, and Mabel
St, Peter, 26, both of Donnybt ook.
Gilbert Ingolfland and Hilna Losby,
both of brady.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28
Death of Feckley Babe

Laura Feckley, the 16 months old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Feckley died of the influenza Sunday.
The remains were inferred Tuesday,
Rev. C. L. Clifford, pastor of the NJ. E.
church conducting the services.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28
GOOD TIRE RECORD.

Judge Murray has couple of Tx
30 tires on his Ford that have run
4,79O miles and they did not show the
wear of more than 500 miles on ordi-
nary tires. The judge paid $24 apiece
for the tires.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28

Attorney l.. ]. Falda, Jr. was called
to Clear Lake Iowa, Tuesday by a
telegram conveying the sad news Of
the death of brother of Mr.. Palda's.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28
Barbed Wire,

You don't have to go cover the top"
to get all the barbed wire you need,
now that we have just received car
load. Better get your supply right
away while we have plenty. Piper
Howe Lumber Co.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28

DISTRICT COURT, DEC.
District court has been adjourned
until Monday, Dec. 8, on account of
the flu.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28
Head of North Dakota Grange Back
from National Convention.

Des Laos, N. d.,
Nov. 81, 1918.
The Ward Co. Independent,
MinOt, N. D.
Dear Sirs:
Having just returned from Syracuse,
N. Y, where l attended ten-day ses-
sion Of the National Grange conven-
ton, and having a few copies Of the
recommendations of the Agricultural
Reconstruction Committee, that we
wish to give much publicity as posi-
BILE, and l am inclosing copy think
ing perhaps you might be interested
enough to give some space in your val
liable paper.
We believe the Grange to be the
best farm organization in existence
today, and believe that every commun.
ity should have Grange, arounc
which all could rally as a community
center.
We hope you may see fit to publish
this as we want to keep the Grange
out of politics.
Yours very sincerely,
r. M WILLIAMS
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28
RYDER Man Died from Wounds.

Pvt. l.. G.. Jensen of Ryder is re-
ported in Wednesdays casualty list
az having died from wounds received
while fighting in France.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28

Installment on Liberty Bonds Now
Due.
The first installment on the Fourth
Liberty Loan bonds are now due and
payable. The call is for 20 per cent
and inasmuch as this is but small
amount it is hoped that all will come
thru promptly and make the payment
within the next few days.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28
Missouri Hickory Nuts.

Missouri Hickory Nuts.
We acknowledge the receipt OF
big box of Missouri hickory nuts a
gift of Paul Evans and family OF MAR
shall, Mo.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28
Iustica Davis IInites Couple.

Justice Davis Unites Couple.
Justice of the Peace c.. b. DAVIS
united in marriage Miss Hilma Losby
and Gilbert Ingolfsland, a popular
Wang township young couple.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28
Yours very sincerely,
II. M. WILLIAMS,

Master N. ID. State Grange.
The above letter was received yes
terday and the Independent hopes to
be able to publish the full report next
week.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-28

Pershing and pushing mean about
the same thing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-08

streets and fancy windows. There are
services in the "Y" each Sunday and
through the middle of the week. We
get better sermons in the Y. NJ. c. A.
than in any Of the churches because
the speaker isn't afraid to tell what he
thinks and breaches right from the
book, where in q church the pastor is
sometimes afraid of saying something
that wouldn't hit his audience lust as
they themselves believed or would be
afraid he wasn't using big enough
words to show his education. But the
best sermon l ever heard was in the
Y. NJ. c. A. building We have all got
mittens. sweaters and helmets which
the Red Cross knit for the soldiers.
would like to be home Christmas but
can't get pass. and guess it is inst
as well | can't as it would cost about
$50 return trip to Maine don't
think we will be here at Camp Greene
long. The longest any Of the National
Guard outfits have staid here is FIVE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-08
ICE NOTES

Slhago Lake froZe over Jan. rist
up to the mouth OF the SongO, far
advance of normal closing time an
there is good prospect of the freez
holding until we'll into April lee cu'
ting at Sebago Lake has begun. hut IA
crews are small labor being so scare
Ice is IS to ~ inches thick. hcays
than the dealers wood prefer 5ut
hard and clear with very little Sno
on top. The crop will be run in as IA,
as possible.
DwpilcrS on islands close 70 the ma.
land in casCo bay are enabled 10 Va,
or ride across the ice Fields whiCh hat
formed in the past week. Condition
are not serious in the harbor althous
fishing vessels have been caught in 4
docks of late because of the seve'
weather All the shipyaTd crews ma
lost yalUab time in the past IL day
rs men could not work out of doors
the biting blasts and low temperatuf
Difficulties in securing laborers VI
atone prevent the Knox county ice ha
vest from being one OF the largest til
has ever been gathered. The ice 0
Chich awaukie lake is nearly TWO f.
thick4
About A.. 0oh tons Of ice will be cut I
the Biddeford and Saco dealers on Il
Saco this winter. The Pelletier Con
pany expects to house about 1900 to'
10 supply their customers and TO sh
to Portland. II will cost more TO ba
vest the crop this season because
the higher wages paid the men JOSEF
Jameson says that II will cost him
third more than year ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-08

{. a. which is warm and so free for all
the boys away from home. The Y. NJ.
{. \. is doing so much good for all the
soldiers. They have pen, ink and
paper on the writing tables all the
time, and all kinds of reading that is
good for a young man to read, which
consists Of newspapers. magazines and
books and all kinds Of studies one
wishes to study. We have to get our
postage here too, as there isn't any
place near at which we could get il.
So If they didn't keep stamps to sell
we wouldn't write so often unless we
went down street TO write If we did
that. why. we would give ten cents and
20 to show. After the show it would
nc get something to eat and next to be
tempted by something else and so on.
But as 1t is | haven't been down town
but twice, once to church and once TO
see the town. / can enjoy myself
more at the y. NJ. c. A. There is
something to keep your mind off from