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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-05
THE INFLUENZA BAN
TAKEN OFF IN M|NOT
Churches, Schools and Theatres Are
Again Open-Number of New
Cases Appear to BE Dim.
inishing Rapidly.

The ban on public places in the city
of Minot was lifted Saturday when in
the afternoon the theatres were per-
mitted to reopen for the first time
since they were closed eight weeks
ago. People were hungry for enter
tainment and the theatres showed to
tull house-that is, as full as the au-
thorities would permit. According to
the rules for the first week, theatre
eoers are to occupy only every other
seat.
The following day the churches re-
opened and some men who had not at
tended church for four years, attend
ed the divine services and fully ap-
preciated them. The church attend
anee is apt to be larger than ever.
There were smiles on the faces of
ne pastors and members of the con-
gregation alike for this would be a
dreary old world without our houses
Of worship.
The schools re-opened Monday with
an almost normal attendance. Even
the boys and girls had grown tired
of their enforced vacation and they
are buckling into their studies with
a renewed will.
The number of new cases has dwin-
died away down. For four days the
number of new cases was but nine
each day, and for Sunday, Monday
and Tuesday, the report was even bet
ter.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-05

WILL SING IN M|N0T
worlds Greatest ContraltO Will Opsn
Magnificent New High School
Auditorium on Evening Of
Friday, Jan. 3.

Madam Schumann-Heinck, the great
opera singer, will appear at the new
hiigh school auditorium on the eve
nlng of Friday, Jan. 3, at which time
the beautiful building will be formally
opened.
This will be the first time that a
singer of such note has appeared in
this city and there is no question but
what all who desire to hear thi, great
concert, viii! not be able to be accom-
modated.
The auditorium is the largest in the
clty, having a seating caacity of 400,
and in addition, chairs can be added
SO that approximately 1000 will b.
accommodated, yet the capacity will
be limited. It will be we'll for those
desiring to attend this concert to Sc
cure seats. 1t is understood that re-
served seats will cost $500, and the
general admission will be $3.50. The
two boxes will be sold to the highest
bidders.
The high school students will uss
Whatever money they make from this
entertainment, in buying scenery for
the auditorium stage.
Madam Schumann-Heinck is prob
ably the worlds greatest contralts
singer. During the present war, her
name has appeared in the press
great many times, owing to the fact
that four of her sons are In the navy
of the United States, while one of her
older sons, was in the German navy.
Madam Schumann-Heinck proved her
self to be most loyal American and
cheered the boys in the camps with
her charming voice on numerous oe-
caSiOns
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-05
THE JOVIAL GHOST.

T am a ghost, Just one Of host, who
delight in having whim.
T aeme without ticket. l live like a
cricket. A spirit with sand, push
and vim. -,
l listen at leisure and laugh with
much pleasure at matters you nu-
mans are taught
Dat it prieves me to harken to stories
which darken the doors of a mind
/ Of free thought.
10 ] take the precaution, demand an
extortion Of virtues no longer OF
use, :,
AID insist upon righting all wrtngs
&. without fighting, and tying the
knots which are loose.
qAa Kaiser and Willy-the son who is
! silly-and all the nut-leaders as
web
Islighted in swelling their chest while
atelling Of how they would send
US to hell.
But they failed on the ocean, through
the devotion Of sailors who played
the game square.
they lost Chateau Thierry, and later
my dearie, they lost at the war
in the air.
rhen later they tackled, and goose
stepped and cackled, and Paris
made ready to fit.
Int the Allies were ready, quite
ready and steady 80 the murder
M. Gus Huns had to quit.
yAen hghting suspended. The great
war was ended and Hundom was
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-05
MinOt Stores Have Adopted Prices
Set by State Food Administration

! The county food administrator,
A. B. Dill fined couple of local con-
Germs $4,000 each, the money to 20 to
the Red Cross, for not complying with
the new price regulations. Mr.. Dill
states that SO far as he knows, every
concern in Minot is at present selling
in strict accordance with the prices
allowed by the state food administra-
tion. He has had reports from vio-
lation of the order by certain DON
nybrook store, which he is now in
vestigating.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-05

o' beauty about him that he can call
his own. We believe that the Rotary
club should at this time spend some
serious thought to the matter of city
planning to the end that more park
space and Fairgrounds could be estab-
llshed There is a southern city that
was laid out by man of. more than
average mentality. Nearly every
other block in that city is park, and
the consequence is that every visitor
who goes there comes away with an
exalted idea of that city and its peo-
pie. We must turn out thoughts more
and more to the cultural things and
not merely think in dollars and cents.
We must build for the future, and in
doing this let US not forget the things
of beauty, whether it be homes, bust
ness blocks or parks. Let US not
measure the prosperity of our city
by the tax levy, but rather by the
things that high tax rate had pro-
cured for us that will have a lasting
effect upon posterity Our problems
are many it is true, and a man il
measured these days bv the amount of
dollars he has been able to hang onto,
yet it is high time that we spent some
of this money in creating beautiful
citv as we'll as prosperous city.
Let us then in summing up call
your attention to the three subjects
of this paper:
Americanism;
Housing;
Parks and Fairgrounds.
If the Rotary Club Of Minot solves
these three problems it will have been
justified in the eye of the public, and
It's fame shall 20 down through the
years as worth while organization.
All three subjects have a direct bear
ing upon reconstruction, and I would
like to suggest to the club at this
time. that committees be appointed to
go into these subjects intelligently.
and solve. them for Minot and her peo-
pie. I thank you.''
! At the conclusion. a motion was
adopted. providing for the appoint
ment of a committee of five, to work
out Mr.. Holbein's suggestions.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-05
Red Cross Pictures Free at
fhn Trco~.

CHe LyVtuW SIIuTO8y
A beautiful Red Cross film will be
shown to the public free at the Ly-
ceum theatre, beginning Saturday af-
ternoon at o'clock and running con-
tinuously thru the afternoon and in
the evening. Peter Ehr, owner of the
l4yceum, has given his theatre for
that day free of charge.
The picture goes back to the very
inception Of the Red Cross and shows
much Of the work done by this won-
derful organization.
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crushed to her knees

crushed to her knees
The terms were accepted, just as ex-
pected. The Allies now do as they
please.
With war trouble ended my thoughts
l extended to this Western coun-
try to tell
Of the natural forces and many re-
sources and other good things as
well
1t is no use repenting or even relent-
ing, your effort is servant to Will.
Dame Fortune sits waiting, but never
berating. No battle is won sit
ting still.
The dollar is rounded, and when it
was founded and movement by
rolling intended.
So the idea of stacking is fearfully
lacking. The boarding of money
is ended.
he cost of material is purely ethe-
rial. The prices now current re-
Just come off your horses. Release
your resources. Invest your last
dollar for gain.
Ten dimes to a dollar-get ready to
holler-are worth about nine of
them now.
but all in proportion. The one dime
extortion will teach the nine of
them how
To double the size of them, open the
eyes of them-those who are
turning things down
Spend more than all Of them. Spend
like the best of them. Show you
have faith in your town.
Your money is needed. Your sloth
time exceeded. Your dollars have
started complaining
Give others some chances. Your
standing enhances. The weight
Of your cash will be gaining
For instead of some losses, the dime
simply tosses the moss at your
feet while you're saying
Pm glad l invested. earned while
| rested. My ninety cent dollar
is paying.
So build your fine houses, such enter
prise rouses desire of the timid-
Why not?
Commence at an early date. Beat
those who hesitate. Wake-up
and Rise-up for Minot.
BY Y. MINOT.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-05
Soldier Brother of Mrs.
Tom Whitley Is Dead

Will Coolen Of Des Lacs, who died
in France recently, was a brother Of
Mrs. Tom Whitley of Des Laos. He
was in the U. S. navy. A brother,
Frank, who is in the army, has been
in the thick of the fighting. He wrote
recently that in one battle, he fought
for six hours without let-up and be-
came terribly fatigued. The father
of these boys was a gardener on the
south hill in Minot for many years.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-05
Arguing Kofoos Damage Case

Att. Geo A. MCGEE went to Bis
marck Wednesday where he is arguing
the case of Gus Kofoos VS.. G. N. Rail-
way Co. in the supreme court. The
plaintiff a year ago was given a ver-
dict for $2,500 against the company.
He was a section man in Montana and
alleges that he was sent out in bliz-
zard, with weather 40 below, to do
some work, being guaranteed shelter
and place to keep warm. His feet
were badly frozen and he lost toe.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-05

main gunner (automatic machine).
The last letter his family received
from him was dated Sept. Is, two
weeks previous to the day he died. His
division helped to make the initial at
tack at Gesnes, France( on Sept. 26th.
It is probable he received his fatal
wounds within the first three days of
fighting.
Besides his parents, Floyd is sur
vived by two brothers and one sister.
Elmer, living near Des Lacs, Chaun-
cey, in the service, with the coast
artillery, at Fort Warden, Wash, and
Lois, at home.
Floyd was young man Of the very
best of habits. He made light Of
hardships of any kind and was cheer
full under all trying circumstances.
When he was called to the colors, he
was at work on his farm in Montana,
but cheerfully made the sacrifice,
knowing that the country needed his
services.
The day he passed thru Minot on
his way 10 France, he said to his
folks: II am willing to go where
ever Uncle Sam sends me. 1t he
thinks / will make a better soldier
than farmer, I'm ready and willing
to CO."
He viii always be remembered by
his many friends for his noble sacrl-
flee. While no particulars concern
in1 the battle in which he made the
supreme sacrifice, have been received,
one may rest assured that Floyd died
eame and did his full share in tramp
iinr down Prussian autocracy which
le5 threatened our very existence.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-05
Eastern Star Election.

Eastern Star Election.
The following officers for Venus
Chapter No. ID, 0. E. S., were elected
Tuesday night:
Mrs. Cole, Worthy Matron
Rev. Hunter, Worthy Patron
Ella Pence, Associate Matron.
Luella Smallwood, Secretary.
Evelyn Kemper, Treasurer.
Mrs. Hurd, Conductress.
Mrs. Olson, Associate Conductress.
Trustees, Mrs. Truax, Mrs. Stahl
and Mrs. Palda.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-05
Licensed tn We'd

Paul Walther, 43, Minot; Elizabeth
krogtad, Bonetrail, N. D., 81.
Roy P. Underdahl, AZ and Ruby
Fainter, Is, both Of Ryder. Married
by Judge Murray, Dec. 2.
Nils =, Anderson, IS, Bowbells; In
geborg Ringdahl, 80, Minot.
Peter Forstad, 33, Ryder; Julia
Floyd +. Gadbow, Sawyer, 21; Ma
bel E. Harry, Fergus Falls, MINI, 90,
Fred L. Bass, 26, Kenmare; Lillian
L. Golden, %, Tolley.
Arthur Buchanan, 80, Edmonton,
Alta; Fannie Stevens, %, Minot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-05
Letter Long Time Enroute.

A Minot man who was up near Max
bass early last spring was handed a
letter to mail, by young woman, who
not. The man put the letter in his
pocket and forgot all about it. A
few days ago, he donned his winter
suit again and found the letter, which
he mailed. The young man is no
doubt wondering what kept the letter
long on the road
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-05
Rugby Man Receives War Medal.

Rugby Man Receives War Medal.
Second Lieutenant George S. Shu-
man of Rugby, N. d., has received a
distinguished service medal for extra
ordinary heroism in action near Few
on-Says, France, Sept. Is, 1918. This
officer saved the lives of wounded men
in his command by going into No
Mans land under severe shell fire, in
plain view Of the enemy, giving chem
first aid treatment and assisting them
back to shelter.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-05
Woman Arrested for Insanity on
Complaint of Husband Dismissed

Mrs. Joe Barnavishik, wife of a
Russian farmer living near Benedict,
was brot before the insanity board
Wednesday afternoon on complaint of
her husband. The woman is only 18
years of age. She is the mother Of
one child and is in delicate condi-
clon. Fortunately for the husband, he
did not appear against the woman,
for had he perjured himself, his ar
rest would have followed. The board
dismissed the woman, who is not in
the least insane.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-05
Red Cross Adopted Babe

The Minot Red Cross have adopted
a little babe, year old, the daughter
of a soldier and his wife. The Minot
lad married shortly before leaving for
France. In the course of time, babe
arrived. The wife grew weary of her
responsibility and left for the west,
leaving word that she hoped her babe
would be taken good care Of.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-05
Barbed Wire.

You don't have to go "over 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, 1918-12-05
Issues Certificate. ~ F:l.ct;or

Issues Certificates Of Election.
The Ward county election board has
issued certificates Of slestion to the
various candidates elected in NoveM-
Der. A. M. Waller, with majority sf
45, has received his certificate Of cleo
tion as superintendent Of schools.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-05
Auditor kennard Winds

Up war BUSINESS
County Auditor has received orders
from the Provost Marshal to seal up
all war records next Monday. Mr.
Kennard has all records right up to
date. Thus endeth very strenuous
period for our genial county auditor
who made splendid record in his war
work.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-05
Women's Employment Office in Mino

F. R. Holden, of the U. S. Depart
ment of Labor, who has charge OF the
government employment office in this
city, writes he has established a wo-
mems division in this city with Miss
Harriet A. Ross in charge. This ser
vice is free.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-05
Little Hardy Babe Died at Surrey.

Enid, the 18-months-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. D. Hardy Of Sur
rey, passed away at the Hardy home
Monday night at 1880 o'clock, fol-
lowing a short illness from influenza.
The funeral was held Wednesday from
the Church Of the Brethren at Surrey.
The entire Hardy family have been
i'll with the disease.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-05

WANTED Nice clean rags at the
Ward County Independent Office.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-10

Full line of Garden Tools and Hose at Wetzler's. If.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-10

There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together, and for years it was SUD- posed to be incurable. Doctors prescribed local remedies, and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incurable. Catarrh is a local disease, greatly influenced by constitutional con- ditions and therefore requires consutu- tional treatment Halls Catarrh Medi- cine manufactured by r. J. Cheney 6 Co.,. Toledo, Ohio, is constitutional remedy, is taken internally and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System. One Hundred Dollars re- ward is offered for any case that Halls Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,. Toledo. Ohio.
 Sold by Druggists. 75c.
 Halls Family PilIs for constipation.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-10
Attest:

Attest: R. s. TEEPLE,
 Clerk, Board of Supervisors of
 Navajo County, Arizona
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-10
Notice to Tdxbdyers

The second installment of taxes are due and payable on first Monday in March (Mar. 4, 1918) and delinquent on the first Monday in May (Mav 6. 1918.) Unless taxes are paid on or before date of delinquency 4 per cent will be added as penalty. and interest will be charged at the rate of 10 per cent per an- mum.
 J. w. RICHARDS,
 Treasurer and Tax Collector. Mch. 8 If.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-10
United States Land Office
At Phoenix, Arizona


 State of Arizona To whom it may concern: Notice is hereby given that the State of Arizona. under the provisions of the Act of Con- gress, approved June 20, 1910, (36 Stats, 557), has filed in this office it's School Indemnity Land Selections, applying to select as indemnity the lands described as follows:
 2424-O39237: In T. 20 N., R. 21 E., Lots 1; 2; 8; 4; S3 NJ; SW4. NJ SE4; SW4 SE4 Section 4. 2425-O39238: In T. 20 N, R. 21 E.. Lots 1; 2; 8; 4; 5; 6; T; SE4 NW4; S NE4; E. SW3 Sec tion 6, SE4 SE4 Section 4. 2426- -039239: In T. 20 N., R. 21 E., SE4 Section 6.
 (All in G. 6 s. R. M.) During the five weeks period of publication of this notice, or any time thereafter and before final approval and certifcation, this office will receive protests or contests as to any of the tracts applied for and transmit the same to the General Land Office. Dated at Phoenix. Arizona, April IT. 1918.
 J. L. IRWIN,
 Register.
 SCOTT WHITE,
 Receiver. Date of first pub. Apr. 26, 1918.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-10
Road to Habbiness

Be amiable, cheerful and good natured and you are much more likely to be happy. You will find this difficult. if not impossible, however, when you are constant ly troubled with constipation. Take Chamberlain's Tablets and get rid of that and it will be easy. These tablets not only move the bowels, but improve the appetite and strengthen the digestion. Adv.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-10
Call for Bids for Erecting and Furnishing School House.

Il Public Notice is Hereby Given proposals will be received by the Board Supervisors of Navajo County State Arizona the rd day of une 1918 the hour of 200 o'clock m the office of said Board of Supervisors Court House Hobrook Arizona for the erection and furnishing school house Snowflake Arizona for the of School District Mo- Frye 5 of Navajo County Tn accordance with plans and specifications which this been adopted by Supervisors and said time and place of said Board o Supervisors will be held at which meeting said Board Super will all sealed proposals received by and award the the furnishing the lowest best responsible bidder Provided Supervisors hereby the right any all bids submitted
 proposals the said school house and furnishing the be accompanied by unconditional certified check drawn National State Bank Five Hundred $OOO Dollars payable the Treasurer certified deposited by u bidder shall be retained by the said Board of Supervisors and shall be forfeited if said bidder shall into contract and furnish bond with sureties herein after provided with the said Board of Supervisors for the on of said school house and the furnishing of within QO) days after the award of said contract.
 All checks other than checks received from the successful bidders shall be forthwith of contract shall have been made +l said proposed contract between the successful bidder this Board of Supervisors shall provide for the pletion furnishing said school house Ninety 9O days from date of said and said Board will for the erection of said school follows
 Upon completion of one-thrd CD Super will contract price, and upon peton of twothrds O of the work said Board of Supervo will pay an additional sum which with the prior payment s make onehalf @ of the contract and the balance contract price shall be paid the completion said school house and furnishing thereof in accordance with contract. eat The original plans and specifications the erection nshing of said school house file will be file a times until the opening of said bids the office of Clerk the Board of Supervisors of Navajo County Hobroo may examined or copy said plans anal specifications will be furnished interested h payment of Ten (0 Dollars which deposit will be iii said plans and specifications good by 3rd, 1918
 The whom said contract shall be awarded said Board of Supervisors will be required into written with the said Board of Supervisors for the erection and peon of said building the furnishing tractor will be required give good and sufficient bond for amount of said contract with two good and sufficient suretes surety company bond in like manner cond toned the faithful performance of said contract
 By order of the Board Supervisors of County ajo State of Arizona made this 18th day of April 1918
 R. C. CREsWELL,
 Chairman. Board of Supervisors
 Navajo County Arizona
Bisbee daily review., 1918-04-04
COUNTRY CLUB GIVES
 FL PAS0 COURT MEET

Rights for the Southwestern Tennis tournament which were in possession of the Warren District club. have been waived to the Fl Paso Country club. and the annual contest for southwestern court honors and many valuable cups will be staged this year in the border city Paul E. Jeffe, president of the Border States Tennis association. has notified H. E. Christie of Fl Paso that Warren has waived the tournament. "
 Plans now on foot are for the stag ing of the annual tournament in Fl Paso on May 90 to June 2. inclusive. Members of the Fl Paso Tennis club are working out the plans and pro gram. In line with eastern and west. ern tennis associations it is proposed to make the occasion a more or less patriotic tournament. New Mexico. Texas and Arizona tennis enthusiasts are strongly in favor of an enthusias- tice over the prospects of a success ful meeting.
 Plans of the program arrangements committee so far include entries for singles and doubles, veterans singles and doubles. doubles, and possibly wo mems events, mixed events and junior meetings. Details of the events and entry regulations will be issued by the association within the next few weeks.