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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-05-16
Haskin-Peterson Wedding

This afternoon at the Hauge's En-
anuel Lutheran church the nuptial
vows uniting Miss Christine Haskin
to Martin Peterson were spoken in
the presence of a large number of in
vited guests. The pastor, Rev. Lund
officiated. A reception at the home
of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Ole Haskin,
was held Immediately following the
ceremony. The bride is cashier at
the New York Department store and
has host Of friends throughout the
city who wish the happy couple ev-
cry happiness as they journey down
life's pathway. The groom is popu-
lar clerk at the jacobson & Fugelso
hardware. The will be at home to
their many friends at 623 First Ave-
nue. N. w. after June l, the groom
having provided a comfortable home
in advance of the wedding and here
they will take up their residence at
once.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-05-16
.DRAF TED MEN
LEFT SATURDAY
Splendid Tribute Paid to Young Men
Who Are Willing to Make the
Supreme Sacrifice for
Democracy

Another contingent of drafted men
left Saturday for Camp Dodge where
they will begin training for active SER
vice at the front. The Town Criers
Fife & Drum Corps and the Musicians
Union Band escorted the young men
to the station where Rev. Clifford
delivered an address full of inspiration
and sound advice.
He expressed the conviction that no
mother would ever have cause to blush
for the acts of the men who are going
out to make the world safe for democ-
racy. He said there was communi-
ty spirit in the desire to have the
men make good. The community will
be judged by what the men do. So
likewise will be the reputation of the
state be made or married by the things
which the soldiers Of the state do
while under the gaze Of the world on
the battlefelds of Europe. "The honor
of old glory is in your keeping de-
clared the speaker.
eve believe in You," said Rev. Cliff
ford, 'and because we do believe in
you we are placing so much in your
hands" He referred to tomorrow be-
ing Mothers Day and said that moth
ers are measured by what their own
sons are.
At the conclusion of the speaking
program the men entrained and left at
1916 over the 500 The names and
addresses of those who were sent fol-
low:
Edgar T. HALEY, Minot.
Ezra J. Bush, Minot.
Tom Thoreson, Burlington.
Ingvald Ingoldsland, brady.
Chas. w. Kyle, Kenmare.
Bill Rohatyn, Plaza.
Robert D. Potter, Minot.
Vernus Edgar Teets, Logan.
Melvin Leonard Venaas, Minot.
Robert Rubert Nicholson, Sioux City
Iowa.
Owen Chris Halvorson, Max.
Oscar Edwin Syverson, Minot.
Roy Frank Bassett, Minot.
Ruben j. Nordstrom, Minot.
Robert VIM. Edgar, Minot.
Otis Daniel Conrad, Minot.
Geo. Glen HORNE, Minot. Sd
John Walter Anderson, Williston.
The following Ward county men
were indicted from other local boards
Martin Thompson, Devils Lake..
Thos. David Johnson, The Dalles,
Oregon.
Jearald Fairchild, Battle Creek,
Mich.
Elmer Eklund, St. Paul, MINI.
, Samuel Beackley Canon, Lonoke,
Arkansas.
Thos. J. Hollihan, Eden Valley,
Minnesota.
Hilmar A. Dahl, Donnybrook.
Thos. Huey Silver, Kenmare.
Carl Willard Evjen,e Kenmare.
Richard Merlin Carl, Minot.
Lewis Rice, brady.
Douglas J. Beck, Nelson.
Gilbert Nesheim, Minot.
Phil Benton, Minot.
VIM. Klos, Berthold.
| Harry Jos. Olsen, Minneapolis.
Reuel Virtel Reiner, Burlington.
Edmond Jos. Lachapelle, Big Falls,
MINI.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-05-16
Wednesday Musical Club Elects
Officers

The Wednesday Musical Club met
at the home of Mrs. Guy Bemis, the
retiring president, this afternoon.
Election Of officers for the coming
year was the principal business trans
acted. The new officers are: Miss
Stella Nash, president; Mrs. Guy Be-
mis-, vice president; Mrs. Mary M.
Taylor, secretary; Mrs. G. D. Colcord,
treasurer. Mrs. W. j. Carroll was
chosen secretary of the Federated
Clubs of the city. Owing to the ne
cessity of continuing the work of the
Club in their Red Cross activities re-
gular meetings will be held turnout
the summer in order that their labors
may suffer no interruption.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-05-16
Sugar in Homeopathic Doses

Patrons of the hotels and restaur-
ants of the city who have a "sweet
tooth" have been somewhat dismayed
this week because of the fact that
sugar is no longer served ad lib but
is doled out by the hard hearted chefs
in single spoonful doses. The new
regulations which went into effect on
the 18th specifically provide for those
homeopathic helpings and the patrons
are helpless and the managers power
less to make any changes in the regu-
latiOns,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-05-16
Dorothy FalcOner Saved From Drown
ing by Young Heroine

DofOtny alcOner oaNeO TIo" OAV"H
ing by Young Heroine
Dorothy Falconer, 14-year-old
daughter of James Falconer, the In
dependents advertising manager, had
a very narrow escape from drowning
in the lake near the Reishus home in
this city last Friday and would most
certainly have drowned but for the
heroic aid of Muriel Schoolmaker, who
is about the same age.
The girls were sitting in boat,
which was anchored to shore, and
some small boys playfully threw
stones at them. Dorothy arose in
the boat hastily and as she did so, one
Of her feet caught on the seat and
she fell head foremost into the water
which is quite deep at this place. AL
though she is an expert swimmer, her
unexpected fall and the low tempera-
ture of the water rendered her unable
to swim. She had disappeared be-
meath the surface twice whereupon
the Schoolmaker girl, who is also an
excellent swimmer, plunged in after
her and grabbed her just in time. The
girls made their way to the home of
the Schoolmaker girls sister, where
they were attired in warm clothing
and put to bed.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-05-16
ZION LUTHERAN
SERVICE FLAG
James Johnson and Halvor L. Halvor-
son Deliver Patriotic Addresses in
Honor of Sixteen Young Men
From Church Who are in
the Service

A service flag containing sixteen
stars was dedicated with appropriate
services at the Zion Lutheran church
Sunday evening.
The program was furnished by the
Young Peoples Society of the church
and the flag, a beautiful silken crea-
ton, 6x9 feet, was donated by the
United Lutheran church. The flag
was made by the women Of the con-
gregation.
The following is the honor roll of
the young men in whose honor the
flag was dedicated:
Senius Aasen.
Hans Anderson.
Bert Balerud.
Ole Blackstead. ,--.,-
Herbert Ellefson.
Rolfe Graves.
Peter Hustad.
Irwin Hanson.
Chester Jacobson.
Albert Lonberg.
James Mabin.
Rueben Norstrom.
John Nelson.
William Robinson.
Ole Watne.
Richard West.
Appropriate addresses were deliv-
cred by Halvor Halvorson and
James johnson, who spoke in an elo-
quent manner of the loyal services
which these young men are giving
to our country.
Rev. j. R. Michaelson, pastor of
the Zion Lutheran church, made the
dedicatory address with few fitting
remarks, the flag being presented by
julius Erickson, president Of the
Young Peoples Society.
Several special patriotic numbers
were rendered by the church choir.
The services were enjoyed by CON
gregation that completely filled the
edifice.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-05-16
Weeds Must Be Eradicated Says
Farmer

Chas. Muzzy, well known farmer
from the Sawyer country, visited the
Independent office the other day and
remarked: "This country is goner
if we don't quit raising weeds. A
few years ago, whenever I'd find a
Russian thistle, I'd pull it and take
it carefully to the house and burn it
for fear of scattering the seed. To-
day, there are Russian thistles galore
over the whole country. If one
manages to clean up his farm, some
one else is certain to have good crop
of them and the wind does the rest.
These thistles blew over one of my
fields in such quantities that their
weight tore down 40 rods of fence. -
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-05-16
WANT RANDALL STOPPED
FROM SPEAKING TOUR
Fargo War Organization Adopts Reso-
lutions and Sends Them to
Governor

Fargo, May 14.-Resolutions calling
upon Governor Lynn J. Frazier to take
steps to prevent N. S. Randall, who
was convicted at Red Wing, Mimi, Of
obstructing the governments war
work, from making lecture tour Of
North Dakota under the auspices Of
the Nonpartisan league, were adopted
by Fargo war organization aud sent
to the governor today.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-05-16
RANDALL TAKES
STUMP FOR LEAGUE

Fargo, N. D., May 13.-N. S. Ran
dali, who was recently convicted of
disloyalty at Red Wing, Mimi, opened
a speaking tour in North Dakota for
the Nonpartisan league today. Leo
Horst, another Nonpartisan organizer,
who was bound over to the federal
grand jury for alleged disloyalty, be-
gan his second week of speech making.
There are to be many Nonpartisan
meetings this week and the speakers
include Governor Frazier.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-05-16

Women May Vote at City Election
Women of Minot, 81 years of age
and over, who can qualify as to resi-
dence, will be permitted to vote for
president of the city commission in the
special election to be held June Z.
At the last election, held year ago
last April, there were 1926 votes cast
by the male voters Of the city but the
votes polled at the coming election
will total much larger figure if the
women show an inclination to exer-
else their franchise.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-05-16
BlOcher Babe Died Tuesday.

The one-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel Blocher died at the
home of the parents near Grelland
Tuesday morning. The remains were
taken to Surrey, the former home of
the Blochers, the funeral being held
Wednesday. The babe had been i'll
for long time, having been treated
in this city for two months last win
ter. Mr.. and Mrs. Blocher have the
sympathy of all.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-05-16
GILBERT GIVEN YEAR
TERN FOR DISLOYALTY

Red Wing, Mimi, May 11.-Joseph
Gilbert, state manager of the National
Nonpartisan League was sentenced
here last night by Judge Johnson fol-
lowing his conviction on disloyalty
charges in district court. The court
sentenced Gilbert to one year impris-
onment and fine of $500 and grant
ed stay of sixty days with the pro-
vision that Gilbert forego Nonpartisan
League activities in Goodhue county.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-05-16
Two Railroad Men Needed.

County Auditor Kennard has re-
ceived a call from the war department
for two railway men, either conduct
ors, brakemen or hagmen. Ward
county must furnish two and in case
they do not volunteer they will have
to be drafted The state is calling
three veterinarians.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-05-16
High Priced Contributor Donates
Money to the Red Cross

The Independent recently published
a spring "ditty" over the signature
of Mrs. Kara A. Dickinson. While
the "pome" comprised but four lines, it
was considered a pastoral classic,
showing that the writer is entirely
familiar with kline and the like.
Now comes the writer with a de-
mand for $1,000 for the use of this
masterpiece. Of course, the hide
pendent is going to pay it, but doubt
if any other state publication has ever
paid $3.50 per line for poems.
The letter printed below is self ex-
planatory:
Minot, N. D., May Is, 1918.
Mr.. G. D. Colcord,
Minot, N. D.
Dear Sir:
The proceeds of my poems" are
all donated to the American Red Cross
and heretofore have all been promptly
paid for. Some time ago you pub
lished one of my choicest Spring eff
fusions, and as yet I have failed to
receive payment for same. My regu-
lar rates are $3.50 per line, which for
the "poem" in question would make
$1,000, and I believe when you con-
slider it's quality you will admit the
price is very reasonable. AS the
Red Cross is badly in need of funds
at the present time to carry on its
work I would greatly appreciate it if
you would give this statement your
immediate attention, and remit by re-
turn mail, or I shall have to draw a
sight draft for the amount now over
due.
Respectfully yours,
Kara G. Dickinson.
P.S. Other "poems" at above rates
are available at all times. K. A. D.
P. S. No. 2 suppose you know
your Blackstone and are acquainted
with the reward dealt out to "FORG-
ERS". X. A. D. es1lEE
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-24
PROMINENT RED MAN
DIES IN HUNTINGTON

Local Red Men were grieved this
morning to receive word OF the
death of Past Great Sachem George,
Harold, of Huntington. No details
were given in the message, other
than Mr.. Harold was dead an6i
would be buried Thursday. Mr.. Hart
rold was also a representative from.
the West Virginia Red Men to the.
Great Council OF, the United States.
For years he had been a prominent
figure in Rel Men affairs of this
state and also was a leading busi-
ness man of Huntington, being a,
member of the Harrold-Carter Real
Estate Co. The deceased had visit
ed Martinsburg on various occas-
ions. 49, g{svi
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-24


ton camp and they partook Of the
exactly same good food of which
the workmen eat.
1.-THE managing heads of the new
led a more unpropitious time in
which to commence the construc-
ton of railroad than the present;
they have been up against almost
every obstacle in the way of high
and still higher prices for all ma
terials from the rails of the road
beds to the corn which they have
led the mules. The latter product
Was bought when the construction
began at $3.50 per barrel whereas
later on they were compelled to
pay as high as so per barrel for it.
Exactly II SO miles of road
have been completed by now and
the road is in running order be-
tween this city and Gore; just
when it will be completed to War
denville, w. Va, is largely contin-
gent upon the labor question; the
ability to keep labor once they
have secured enough of men. 1t is
believed, however, that with plenty
of labor and material the road will
easily be finished this winter
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-24
MANY INSPECT new
". and ". RAILROAD
Enjoy Outing, Ride Flat Car
and Dine At Camp.

The Winchester Star of Friday,
July 70, said:
1.-THE first inspection of the new
Winchester and Western Railroad
now being built from Winchester to
Wardensville, w. Va, was made
Thursday when President W. B.
Cornwell and party of high off.
Gals, accompanied by a number of
their friends, went over that por-
ton of the road which has been
completed, enjoyed a big dinner at
one of the railroad construction
camps, inspected the big sawmill
plants which are getting out the
timber for the road and enjoyed
an all-day outing in the mountains
generally.
THE party left by autos in the
morning and went to Gainesboro
where they boarded an open fiat
car which had been equipped with
rude seats. Pushed by an engine
the company enjoyed a ride over
the route of the railroad to Gore
the limit of completed cons true,
ton at present.
From the latter place they were
taken in automobiles further west
over the route of the road to the
West Virginia line; here the saw
mill plants which are turning out
the bridge timlbers for the road
are being sawed out. On all sides
there were busy scenes; men lay
ing rails, others were putting down
ties and still Oilers were excavat-
ing and leveling the roadbed; some
were hauling dift and timbers and
the mountains fairly re-echoed with
the activities of which the present
is but dim counterpart of what
will be when the road is completed.
"At Gore alone there are over
100 cars loaded now with forest
products awaiting shipment to Win
chester. At the present time at
least one large apple buying firm
is shipping apples over the road;
this IS the firm of Kern and Camp
bell, who today shipped car OF ap-
ples from Gore. Freight trains are
running regularly between Win
chester and Gore carrying products
both east and west
When the party returned to Gore
they took dinner at the construc,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-24
CONDUCTOR GREEN
CRUSHED TO DEATH

Switching freight cars in the
Western Maryland railway yards
at Hagerstown Tuesday, Conductor
William G. Green, A years old,
was crushed to death. He was rid
ing on a coal car which jumped a
switch and sidesiwiped draft of
cars on a parallel track. One leg
was crushed off at the trunk. His
body was wedged so tightly be-
tween the cars that steam der
rick had to be utilized to lift the
car he was riding, before he could
be released Surviving are his
widow, Mrs. Clara G. Green, four
children, three brothers and one
sister.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-24
LEVY IS REDUCED
To7c ON $1oo

The state board of public works
in session Monday at Charleston
fixed the state levy of taxation at
Z cents on the hundred dollars, a
reduction of cents from last year.
This was made possible by the in
creased revenues received from
other sources, including the excise
tax on corporations. The board al
so eliminated the war tax of 2
cents direct levy and quarter
cent excise tax on corporation in
comes, there being war fund of
years tax. deemed sufficient for
next year.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-24
QUARTET is HELD
UNDER THE MANN ACT

Two couples, Italian men and
American girls, all from F'rostburg.
were arrested Sunday night in Pied
mont at the Gletner Hotel where
they had registered that day charg-
ed with violating the Mann white
slave act. Each party registered as
man and wife. They were Frank
DeMar, Eros tburg, and Liza Rizer,
Allegany; Vincent DeGalo and
Sarah Anderson, both of Eros tburg.
They were taken to the Keyser Jail
and put into the custody of United
States Commissioner F. G. Davis,
await a hearing on Friday after
noon. ssS.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-24
LOCAL RED MEN AT y
SHAWNEE ANNIVERSARY

Past Great Sachem c. X. Cham
beers, Messrs. o. T. Wilson, John
Small and Dan Kirson, of Tusca-
rora Tribe, No. so, Imp o. r. NJ.
visited Winchester Tuesday nigh.
and attended the anniversary Of
Shawnee Tribe, No. 2, one of the
oldest tribes of Red Men in the
east. The trip to and from Winches.
ter was made by automobile.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-24
NJ 4 = :
NEW TEMPLE

On Thursday the Masonic frater-
nifty from many parts of the state
will assemble at Weston to take
part in the dedication of the new
temple erected by Weston Lodge
No. 10, A. F. & A. M, during the
past year, the date of dedication
being the anniversary o. the lay
ing of the cornerstone on July 25,
1917.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-24
cERRARDsTowN NOTES.

Gerrardstown, July 24.-Mrs. Harry
Mccormick and daughter Ruth of
Maritnsburg, are visiting friends here.
Miss Lizzie Gordon is visiting her
brother, Mr.. William Gordon.
Rev. r. A. White, of Henderson
N. c., spent few days with Mr.. r.
D. Sherard.
Mr.. Calvin Aikens and daughter
Frances spent Saturday in Martins.
burg.
Mrs. William Johnson and children
Of Martinsburg, are visiting her moth.
er, Mrs. John Thompson.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-24
JOHNNY BATES WILL
LEAVE WITH SELECTS

Our old friend, Johnny Bates, the
cracker-jack short stop and heavy
hitter of the old Martinsburg Blue
Ridge team is here to go with the
boys to Camp Meade, Friday Johnny
registered mere. He is from Lees
burg, Pa, and is a popular lad with
the Martinsburg people. For some
time he has been making good on the
st. Paul team in one of the big minor
leagues.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-24
FORMER CLASSMATE
VISITS Mr.. GERHARD1

Rev. ]. S. Hartman, pastor Of
the Reformed church at Cavetown,
Md. and Mr.. Bremen, of Smiths.
burg, Md, paid a flying visit yes
terday to Circuit Court Clerk l..
Dew. Genhardt. Rev. Mr.. Hartman
and Mr.. Gerhardt were classmates,
at the Gettysburg College.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-06-13
McCrary-W Waldrop

furman Waldrop of Pickens and Miss
Nellie McCrary of Travellers Rest,
Greenville county, were married in
Spartanburg last Tuesday. June 9TH, by
Rev. Mr.. Cnlberson, pastor Of the First
Methodist church there.
After few days spent in Western
North Carolina they returned to Pickcns
where they will make their future home
The bridegroom is son of Mr.. and
Mrs. K. b. Waldrop. He conducts a
Jeweiry store here and is very popular.
Mrs. Wadrop is very charming and
attractive young woman and Pickens
welcomes her.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-06-13
Six Mile Items

Rev. b. +. Murphee filed his regular
appointment here Saturday and Sunday.
Those who returned home from col
lege this week are Misses Bethel and
Ethel Mann Of Columbia College, d.
Mann Of Carolina, Garcie Lee of Fur
man and Matt Dllard of Piedmont.
Mr. and Mrs. S. G.. Martin of Seneca
were visitors here Sunday
The Ladies' Home Demonstration
Club. under the direction Of Miss Edna
M. Earle, met with Mrs. II. j. Tomp-
kins Friday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs W. T.. Curtis and Rev.
and Mrs. f.. M. Boding were visitors
at Camp Sewer Sunday.
Rev. and Mrs. j. l.. Willis moved here
last week to take charge of the school
work for the coming session.
j. A. Roper moved into his new home
last week.
Grain harvesting IS the order Of the
day
The General health oI The community
ia Very Gooi at present
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-06-13
Captures DeSerter in Automobile

Russell ID. Hale, member of the ay
iation corps at Camp Sewer was ares
ted in Pickens "Wednesday Of last week
by rural policeman b. B. LaBoon and
policeman II. A. Nealy, he having es-
capped from the camp while under arrest
and was charged with desertion from
the army The soldier was travelling in
Il new Oakland Six automobile and the
officers suspicious were aroused by his
inquiries 1t later developed that the
car had been stolen from II. Lindsay in
Grecnville. The arrested man was a
native Of Michigan.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-06-13
Must Have Permit to
ThreSh Small Grain

have given notice to people who ex-
pect to operate threshing machines to
please give give me their names and
addresses and the name of the machine
and only a few men have responded to
this request. This is to notify the gen
eral public and the farmers not to have
any threshing done unless the person in
charge presents to you n certificate
giving him authority to thresh small
grain in this county, the certificate to
be signed by the Food Administrator
for Pickens county.
Sam b, Craig.
rood Administrators for Pickens county.