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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17
POTTER MADE ATTEMPTS
TO KILL HIMSELF
Local Man Cut Artery of Wrist and
Then Tried to Hang Himself
May Be Sent to Penitentiary

Clarence Potter, local character,
made two attempts to commit suicide
Saturday night and Sunday morning
by cutting an artery in his wrist, and
later by attempting to hang himself
in his cell at the city Jail, where he
was taken, by fastening his belt about
his neck.
Potter was arrested on a charge OF
attempting to commit suicide. The
crime is felony and if found guilty
Potter can be sentenced to term IN
the penitentiary. Should Potter not
be found guilty, it will be necessary
for him to furnish peace bond, as he
was threatening to kill his wife when
he made the first attempt to commit
suicide. 1t is said that Potter is
drug fiend.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17

the completion of the new hospital to
be able to give thorough and up-to-
date training along special lines. In
formation concerning the Training
School may be obtained by applying
to the Superintendent of Nurses.
The surgeons and medical men are
especially deserving of gratitude for
their generous sacrifice of time and
service, in lectures and demonstra-
tions to the Training School; without
them, the thorough instruction Of the
nurses could not be accomplished.
Heartfelt thanks are hereby ex.
tended by the Mother Superior and
Sisters, to the physicians for their
many courtesies and patronage. The
same sentiments of gratitude are ex-
pressed to all, who by their good will
and friendship have in any way aided
the hospital.
We earnestly desire the continu.
ance of your support and good will, in
order that the success of our institu-
ton and it's work may be assured, fol
it is our prime object to render to oul
patrons the very best possible ser,
vice.
Respectfully,
MOTHER SERAPHIM,
Superior of Hospital.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17
WARD COUNTY GIRL
CHAMPION TRAPPER
Miss Grace Whittier, Seventeen ear
Old Girl, Has Trapped $50 Worth
of Muskrats and Weasels This
Winter.

Miss Gladys Whittier, the seven
-year-old daughter of G. C. Whit
tier, farmer residing % miles south
of Minot in the hills, is the champion
woman trapper in North Dakota. She
has trapped dozens of muskrats and
weasels during the present winter and
has already disposed of $4,000 worth
of the furs to Minot dealers. Miss
Whittier dons warm clothing and can
be seen out following her traps most
any cold day of the winter. She skins
the animals and stretches the fur her
self. Dealers declare that she is more
of an expert at preparing the skins
than any of the other trappers, thus
getting top prices for her furs.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17
NOHkLL BANKER
WINS DAMAGE CASE
Jury Disagrees in $4,000 Damage
Suit Against Nels Iverson, Brot
BY Widow of Auto Victim.

The jury disagreed in the case of
Mrs. McKeen, widow of the victim Of
the automobile accident near Mouse
River Chautauqua park on July 4th
last, against Nels Iverson, well
known Mohall banker. The case went
to the jury Saturday evening at 6
o'clock and after the jury had been
out "a hours, Judge Leighton realiz-
ing that there could be nothing but a
disagreement, dismissed the jury.
Mrs. Mckeen sued Iverson for $780,
900 damages in the loss of her hus-
band, the only victim Of the accident
who was killed. 1t is reported that
four of the jury favored finding for
the plaintiff, while eight stood solid
for the defendant.
Mrs. Mckeen was represented by
E. r. Sinkler of Minot and Atty. Bry-
ans of Mohall. Bradford & Nash of
Minot represented the defendant.
McKeen, an early Mohall home
steader, and later proprietor of pool
hall in that city, was killed in an ac-
cident not far from the Mouse River
Chautauqua park on the 4th of last
July. "A party Of eight, consisting of
Nels Iverson, the driver, Richard Tes-
low, of Cut Bank, Mont; McKeen
Gilbert Johnson, Ira Pallet, Bergman
Ole Severson and w. G. Harding, Mo.
hall newspaperman, had gone to the
celebration in the park in lverson's
big seven-passenger Jackson car. En-.
route home, just after the car hac
made turn in the road near thI
park, something appeared to &C
wrong with the steering gear and the
car went over a grade. Witnesses say
the car was not going faster than 1!
or 20 miles an hour McKeen was
caught beneath the car, his chest be
ing crushed. One occupant wa:
thrown clear of the car but the res
were caught under it, but not badl.
| hurt,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17
Alm-Strandberg Nuptials.

The wedding of Kasper Aim and
Miss Signe Strandberg was solemniz-
ed at the parsonage of the Zion Luth-
eran church Saturday afternoon, the
pastor, Rev. Michealson officiating.
The couple were attended by Miss Lii
liam Strandberg and Emil Strandberg.
brother and sister of the bride. Fol-
lowing the ceremony the wedding par
ty proceeded to the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Strandberg, south of the city, where
wedding supper was served. The I'M
mediate family and few invited
guests were present. Mr.. Aim has
been employed by the Russell-Miller
Milling Company here for the past
seven years. Both are well known
thruout the city and their friends are
legion. Mr.. and Mrs. Aim will make
their home in the city and will be at
home to their many friends after Feb
ruary l.. The Independent unites with
their many friends in wishing them
much happiness as they journey thru
life.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17
Arrested Antler Man for Passing a
Worthless Check.

A warrant was issued for the ar
rest of r. A. Brown of Antler, N. D.,
who is charged with giving a local
merchant check for $4,000 for some
merchandise, on bank in which there
were insufficient funds. Deputy Sheriff
Jos. Hunt has gone to Antler, where
it is understood the man is being
held and he will return with Brown,
who will answer to this charge.
Brown gave this check as part pay
ment for some merchandise which ne
had shipped to him, but he refused TO
make good on the check when notified.
Merchants are growing tired of accept
ing worthless checks and in the fu-
ture will be more strict than ever.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17
FRANK ADAMS, |. w. w.
MEMBE PLEADED
EITJITV tr pnyNtI NJ

Bowman, N. d., Jan. 15.-Frank
Adams, an l. w. w. recently arrested
here by Special Officer Haywood Of
the Milwaukee railroad and Sheriff
Norem, last night pleaded guilty to
the officers, Of cutting the rubber hose
connections on the air-brake system
on the Milwaukee trains. This de-
struction has puzzled the Milwaukee
officials for some time, as it has oc-
CURED along the line, and caused
much Inconvenience and expense, es-
pecially during the cold weather,
Since the railroads of the country
have been taken over by the govern
ment there is question as to wheth-
er or not Adams can be prosecuted
and sentenced under the charge Of
Wilful destruction Of u. S. government
property, which carries a very much
more severe penalty.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17
Former Horse Thief Arrested for In
sanity.

J. C. Smith, a resident of Minneso-
ia, was arrested at Kenmare and brot
to this city Monday charged with in
sanity. The man appeared before the
insanity board Monday and his case
is being considered. Smith acts in
peculiar manner and imagines that he
is handling a big estate.
This man was arrested in Minot
sixteen years ago charged with steal
ing a horse and buggy in South Dako-
ia, with which he drove to Minot. He
was sent to Bismarck penitentiary for
three years but got out after about a
year. He tells of driving two bank
robbers, who robbed bank at Mad
ison. S. D., from Montivideo, S. D., to
La Bolt, S. D. He stole the horse and
buggy to make the trip and said that
he thot he might just as well keep on
going, hence his trip to Minot.
Smith possesses good education.
He was born at Sparta, Wis, and
graduated from the high school in
that city.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17
MORROW HEADS
BUILDERS AND
TRADERS
State Convention Ends With Enjoy
able Banquet at the Leland-Grand
Forks Next Meeting Place.

The Builders and Traders concluded
their sessions at the Elks' Home
Thursday afternoon by electing w. J.
Morrow Of Grand Forks president
and Victor Leeby of Fargo secretary.
Grand Forks was chosen as the place
for next years convention.
A banquet at the Leland hotel was
the closing function of this years
gathering here. The Builders and
Traders, together with their invited
guests, in all fully $50, gathered about
the board and for four hours feast
ing and speechmaking interspersed
with music and songs, the evening
was most pleasantly spent. Toast
master G. d. See, president of the Mi
not Exchange, presided in an able
manner and every detail of the func-
ton moved like clock work. The Wis
itors were welcomed by Attorney
Thompson in brief but felicitous adj
dress. Mr.. Mccormick, the veteran
salesman from Duluth, took for his
subject, "Building-Past, Present and
Future" Bert D. Keck chose for hi.
subject "The Ideal Relations Between
the Contractor and the Architect"
Economic and Industrial Patriotism"
was the subject assigned to Attorney
Bradford. This was followed by an
address on "Stimulating Business Ac-
tivity in the Dull Season" by A. V.
Williams, secretary of the st. Paul
Builders and Traders Exchange. D.
a. Dinnie, the retiring president of
the State Exchange, addressed the
members, speaking reminiscently of
his association with them during the
past years.
w. J. Morrow, the incoming presi-
dent, then outlined some of the things
which he hopes may be accomplished
by the Builders and Traders during
the coming season.
The Hovind orchestra discoursed a
number of pleasing selections during
the banquet and Vernon Jacobson, one
of Minot's most promising young vo-
calists, delighted the assembly with
several songs and was frequently re-
called. Anna Rowan Quinn was in
t splendid voice and her numbers elicit
ed encores testifying the appreciation
of her auditors The orchestra and
several of the actors from the Hippo
drome theatre furnished delightful
program which concluded the even
ing's entertainment. Many of the
visitors were heard to remark that
this years gathering in Minot was
one of the best sessions the Builders
and Traders have ever had.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17
BISMARCK NOT IN GERMAN
POLITICS. SAYS FRAZIER, so
KEEP CAPITALS NAME

: Fargo, N. D., Jan. 15.-Members of
the Women's Relief Corps here who
some time ago adopted resolution
asking Governor Frazier of North
Dakota to change the name of the
capitol of the state, announced today
that they had received a letter from
the governor telling them that as
Bismarck has been out of German pol
itics for some time and has nothing
to do with the present trouble it
would not be advisable to change the
name of the state capitol.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17

of last week "a civil cases have been
disposed of in county court. The most
important Of these is the case of Van
Sickles VS.. Nelson in which the de-
fendant obtained judgment and the
case of Jacobson & Fugelso VS.. John
Frabragd, a replevin suit in which the
defendant obtained judgment. The
case of Hussey VS.. Dickerson is now
on trial and will occupy the balance
of the day. The record which has
been made in county court this term
has been remarkable for the rapidity
with which the business before the
vourt has been dispatched, matter
for which the taxpayers of the coun-
ty will be truly grateful.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17
DIR. Nugent Resigns From RingO Hos
pitai.

DR.. Oscar B. Nugent has severed
his connection with the Ringo Hospi-
tai and on Tuesday left for Harvey,
N. D., where he has formed a partner
ship with DR.. A. T. Floew of the
Lutheran hospital of that city. DR..
Nugent formerly practiced medicine
at Harvey, leaving there some years
ago to take special course in di-
seases of the eye, ear, nose and throat
at a Chicago college. During their
stay in the city the doctor and his
estimable family have made many
warm friends who regret exceedingly
that they should have decided to leave
However, they will be pleased to know
in his new position the doctor will
have greater opportunity for pur-
suing his life's work, as the Lutheran
hospital of Harvey is becoming rec
ognized as one Of the leading insti-
tutions of it's kind in the west.
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number of patients ad
Total number of operations -4e

Total number Of operations 494
The difference between the number
of surgical cases admitted and the to-
tai number of operations, is due to the
fact that thirteen patients required
the second operation.
The past years record is the best
in the history of the institution:
We have a Training School for
Nurses, in connection with our hospl-
tai. All subjects required by the
State Examining Board for the regis
tration of nurses are taught by COM
petent instructors, and we hope with
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17
Congressman Wants List of Doctors
and Dentists.

Judge Murray is in receipt Of a
communication from Congressman
Norton requesting him to forward to
Washington a list of all the physic-
ians and dentists Of Ward county, to-
gether with their postoffice addresses.
Just what the object of this move on
the part of the government is re-
mains to be seen. Mr.. Norton's letter
did not disclose the object for which
the information was desired
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17
Sons of Norway Visit Stanley.


John X. Sveen, representing the
Supreme Lodge, Sons of Norway, and
Isaak Mattson, the District lodge,
went to Stanley Saturday where they
attended the installation of the officers
of the Sons of Norway of that city.
The following is list Of the newly
elected officers:
President-O. M. Kilen.
Vice President-T. Etland.
Judg-O. B. Stray.
Doctor-Dr. Leedahl.
Secretary-Olav Redahl.
Regent-O. T. Nelson, Jr.
Marshal-Hakon Teige.
gen.
Inner Guard-Asmund Stray.
Outer Guard-Ole Carlson.
Treasurer-Ed Evenson.
Financial Secretary-J. S. Hagge.
Trustees-Ole How, C. Rude and
John Severtson.
The meeting was followed by an en-
joyable smoker with several tables OF
Norwegian whist.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17
Auto Radiator Works is Omen.

The Minot Auto Radiator Co. has
opened for business in the Christopher
block on First avenue S. E. 1t will
make speciality of repairing and re-
building auto and tractor radiators.
F. w. Olds, an experienced man in
this work, is in charge. This is the
only concern of it's kind in MinoU and
the field ought to be good one.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17
Arrested in Canada,

John Kass, former resident of Mi
not, was arrested by Canadian au-
thorities, charged with forging
check in this city. Sheriff Nedreloe
has gone to Swift Current for his
man and will return him to Minot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17
New Manager for kOppald Electric

Oscar Epstein, the Second Avenue
grocer, has purchased an interest in
the Koppald Electric Co: and has been
elected to the position Of general man
ager of the company. Mr.. Epstein
will continue in the grocery business,
the two enterprises being in the same
block making this arrangement con-
venient.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17
Good for the Brocket Women.

All of the Ladies' Aid societies of
the little city Of Brocket, located in
the eastern part of the state, decided
to disband for the period of the war
and to devote all their energies to do
ing Red Cross work. The various
funds from the Societies have been
taken from the banks, amounting to
$500, and turned over to the Red
Cross. .y-sa
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17
FIRE DESTROYS NEW
HALL IN UNDERWOOD

Underwood, n. D., Jan. 15.-Fire
started either by the furnace or an in
cendiary, destroyed the Underwood
hall early yesterday morning. The
hall was built IA months ago at a
cost of $4,000, and was insured for
Sc, 900,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17
Jutefsk Supper.

The men of the Zion Lutheran
church are arranging for one of their
famous lutefsk suppers to be given
at the church basement on the even
ing of Friday, Jan. 25. Martin Jacob
son is the chief cook and bottle wash
er, which makes it certain that the
affair will be a success. The supper
will begin at $50 and will last as
long as the Lutefisk holds out.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17
Six Months for Manslaughter.

Down in McHenry county, man
who commits murder or manslaugh-
ter. gets off as easy as the fellow who
sells a bottle of beer. Martin Dill
man, convicted in December of man
slaughter in the second degree, has
lust been sentenced to serve 6 months
in the county Jail. Chas. Hill, another
McHenry county man, convicted OF
murder, gets 9 months in the county
jail. q
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17
e. M. WALLA FOUND

E. M. Walla, chief automobile IL
cense clerk under Secretary OF State
Thos. Hall, who was arrested charg-
ed with embezzlement at the same
time Mr.. Hall was arrested, was found
not guilty at Mandan, where his trial
was held
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17
DIR. Ransom Elected President.

Northwestern Medical Association
Tuesday night in this city, dinner was
served to the members at the Leland
hotel. Officers for the ensuing year
were elected as follows: DR.. E. M.
Ransom, president; DR.. Kolb, Gran
Vile, vice president; DR.. P. A. Nestos,
Minot, secretary-treasurer.
Papers were read by DR.. Ransom
and DR.. Ford of the State Public
Health Laboratory.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17
STOCK GROWERS
Differences in Prices at South ST.
Paul and Chicago is the
Cause.

st. Paul, Jan. 16.-A. N. Craighead,
Minnesota stock shipper, told the
federal trade commissioners here that
the northwest farmers lost $2,5OO,OOO
through the difference in prices at
South st. Paul and Chicago. He al
legged the difference in average was
So cents instead Of 25 cents as the
packers representative testified.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17
GOVERNMENT BUYING SEED
FOR NORTH DAKOTA FARMS

Fargo, N. D., Jan. 16.-J. II. Shep-
pard, dean of agriculture at the North
Dakota agricultural college here, an
nounced today the government al
ready had made extensive purchases
of grain to be sold to North Dakota
farmers, and that as a result it was
practically certain an adequate seed
supply for farmers Of the state would
be assured .-.-t,..y-.....
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17
GOOD REPORT FROM
ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
During 1917 There Were S19 Patients
Admitted into Institution With
But 80 Deaths-Best Year in
Hospitals Existence.
To the Citizens Of Minot, Ward Coun-
ty and Neighboring Counties:

To the Citizens of Minot, Ward Coun-
ty and Neighboring Counties:
The institution formerly known as
he,Ward County Hospital, one of the
principal institutions of said county,
was purchased Dec. 4, 1916, by the
Sisters of St. Francis, by whom it has
been supervised since 1911.
With the transfer of the property,
plans were Immediately prepared for
the complete renovation Of the inter-
ior of the building. The work has
been accomplished, and present in
spection reveals much brighter and
more pleasing aspect, which at the
same time conveys sense OF COM
fort to those who are forced to be-
come temporary residents.
But renovation does not constitute
modern instalments.
We recognized the necessity of an
institution, built along modern lines
and fully equipped with all improve
ments and facilities, accommodations
and conveniences, belonging to the
hospital of today.
The construction of such building
was begun May 10, 1917. The work
has progressed slowly, perhaps, but
surely, and unless delayed the hospi-
tai should be open to patrons in the
early spring.
Doctors, friends and benefactors of
this city and from all parts of the
country, have been very loyal, and it
is with three-fold object that we pre-
sent our First Annual Report.
I've feel we owe it to our ply
sicians and surgeons, who so loyalty
support US, by their patronage and
ready help at all times.
2.-We feel we owe it to our friends
and benfacJors who by their loyalty
and generous donations, have made
the past years work possible.
3.-We feel we owe it, in justice, to
the public at large; to let them know
what their home doctors and hospital
are doing, and what can be accom-.
plished in a small and anything but
modern institution. The present hos
pital accommodates only 40 patients
The following is summary report
for the year beginning January l
1917, and ending January l, 1918:
Patients admitted during the year -S1s
Deaths, GO of whom were ad-
mitted in diving condition. 3S
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Mrs. Byerly Returns Home Tomorrow

Mrs. w. E. Byerly, who has been
patient at the Ringo hospital for
weeks, following her terrible accident
at Velva, will return to her home to-
morrow. Her recovery is the matter
of good fortune, skillful treatment and
the very best Of care, for her condi-
ton was most serious.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17
County Court Makes Pleasing Record; !;

County Court MAKES Tieaslte C:l,:i
County court is still in session: CIVIL
cases have occupied the atrentlnon, OF
the court since Wednesday OF last
week when the last of the criminal
cases were disposed of. Judge Muir,
ray's court is establishing a record
this term, having already disposed OF
% criminal cases in addition to the IA
cases in which pleas Of guilty were
entered. This leaves but 10 cases on
the criminal docket, these being con.
tinued over the term upon motion OF
the states attorney. Since Wednesday
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-17
Issues 20 Licenses for Dealers in Ex-
DlOsiyes. O.

County Auditor Kennard has issued
% licenses to those dealing in ex-
plosives in Ward county. No person
is allowed to sell or purchase high
explosives without a license. Auditor
Kennard has recommended to the De-
partmenr that assistant licensers be
appointed at Kenmare, Foxholm and
Makoti, in order that the issuance Of
licenses may be facilitated.