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Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09

Quite a number of farmers met
in the court house Tuesday and
organized a Sheep Growers Asso-
citation. The following officers
were elected: RIA. Sparks, Pres;
J. w. Hilton, Vice Pres; G. C.
Fish, Sec'y-Treas.; DIR. R. H.
Lewis, M. q. Fish and County
Agent Robt Spence, were named
committee on by laws, to report
at the next meeting of the asso-
citation. Such an organization
means much for Rockcastle and
it is certainly to be hoped that the
farmers will take an interest and
attend the meetings of the asso.
citation. Rockcastle needs more
sheep and the fact that many OF
our farmers do not know any.
thing about the sheep industry
is the reason we are so short on
sheep and the reason why such an
organization should have the sup
port of those who want to be in
the sheep raising class. Raise
sheep and make more money thar
from any other one source. County
Agent Robt. Spence is to be con.
graduated for his efforts in thi.
line and the farmers should TAX.
advantage of what he is trying Il
do tor them.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09
COVINdTON, KY,
August g. 1918.
Mr. EDcAR.

W X. EDGAR:
There has been and is a crying
demand for women to fill the
PAGES made vacant by men going
to war. Believing that it is the
duty of all to assist, and feeling
that 1 could be of use in the bust
ness world, l have accepted a po-
sition in the off1ce OF the Kenton
County Council of Defense. in Cow
ington, where l have charge of
the entire files keeping a card
system, and do general steno-
graphic work. 1 have pleasant
quarters, elegant people TO work
with and have been fortunate in
securing board in a nice home. l
am glad 1 came and my work is
most enjoyable.
Since coming an opportunity
has presented itself to me to see
the beautiful residences of Gov.
ington and Cincinnati My, what
wonderful homes and lovely
lawns. I only wish every girl in
dear old Rockcastle could see the
things l have in the last two
weeks. 1t makes life worth liv-
ing and fills one with lofty aspira-
tons and strong desire to oe of
service. Every one talks, works
and even dreams about helping to
win the war. The people here
have the real war spirit.
Every kind of work is being
pushed to the very limit. The
business people here are hustlers
and have a pep that spells success.
One thing has impressed me very
much and that is the smooth, we'll
oiled, dustless roads. The folks
here know the value of good high
ways. In the life of the business
world they are necessity. The
farms show that real activity, up
to-the- minute men own and run
them. Much live stock is now
brought into the city by automo-
bile trucks. 1 learned, however.
that Kenton, like Rockcastle, is
short on sheep but they are wax
ing up here and are beginning to
raise more and of the very best
grade.
Covington is constructing the
best and most modern high school
building in the State and the men
here take great interest in the
schools. In each public school
district there is an active Mothers
and Teachers Club. They arr
beginning already to discuss the
program for Temperance Day"
designated by the law to be hello
on the fourth Friday in October
On that day they will discuss II
each public school the evil effect:
of intoxicants and cigarettes.
am quite sure the people OF Rock
castle will take notice of this new
law and enthusiastically carry GU
Its very wise provisions.
1 very much miss my friends
back home but 1 am making nev
acquaintances here and by reason
of that and my work l have nc
had time to get homesick as
expected when 1 came.
With love to all and heart
good wish that every one in Rock
castle will do their utmost to hel
win the war, am,
Sincerely,
| JULIA T. FISH.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09
THE BEST PLASTER.

A piece of flannel dampened
with Cham berlain s Liniment and
bound on over the seat of pain is
often more effectual for a lame
back than a plaster and does not
cost anything like as much.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09
p f II SONAL

Harlan County.
Mrs. w. H. Carmical has been
very sick for a few days.
Mr.. j. G. Moore has been very
sick for the past ten days.
Mr.. Henry Hill. of Danville, is
visiting VIM Poynter and family.
Miss Cleo Gentry. of Spiro,
was with friends here during the
week.
Emmett Norton is home from
West Point Artillery Range for a
few days.
Miss Eta Moore reports splen-
did success of her Moonlight
School" work in the county.
Hyatt Crawford will leave next
Thursday for Indianapolis, where
he enters the service of Uncle
SaQ.
Mrs. ]. c. Moore fell Wed.
nesday night and sprained her
ankle, which has given her very
great pain.
Geo. Edwards was here from
Covington yesterday to attend
the funeral of his grandmother,
Mrs. Livesay.
Sam Price and Egbert Norton
have volunteered and gone to the
Government timber works near
Vancouver, Washington.
George Frederick Jr., who has
been very sick with a complica-
ton of diseases at PineVille, has
been moved here and is improv-
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Glea.
son, of Hamilton, Ohio ale visit.
ing Mrs. Gleason's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. James Rickles and
other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Adams, Of
Flanagan and Mrs. Mamie
Branaman of Berea, spent a par
of the week with Mr.. and Mrs
Jack Laswell at Orlando.
Claud c. Cox and sister, Miss
Grace, and Mrs. Geo. S. Durham
were with relatives at Cave City
during the week. They visited
. Mammoth Cave Thursday
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gentr!
arrived Tuesday from thei
home at Gushing, Okla. and ar
now with their daughter, Mrs
T. j. Pennington. They vii
visit all their Kentucky relative
before returning home.
John Cummins, Bill Cummin
and Will Hansel, who have beel
at work in Harlan, are at HON
on account of the works wher
they were employed beng close
down by reason of serious dam
age done the electrical plant b
lightning.
Mr.. and Mrs. CLas. e. Davi
and daughters, Misses Christin
and Edna, and Miss Virgini
Crawford in one car, and Hyat
Crawford. Ramey Richards an
Misses Ada Brown and Dessi
Niceley in another spent the da
yesterday on an outing to Hig
Bridge, returning by way of Lee
ington and Winchester. -
Ensign M. +. Minehan can
down to spend Saturday and SUI
day with his wife and childre
who are here with her mothe
Mrs. Carmical and other relative
before leaving for foreign watel
where he will be stationed Fl
several weeks. A telegram r
ceived Wednesday by Mrs. Min
han signaled his department fro
the American shore.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09

FARM:-If you are interested
in buying one of the best farms
in Rockcastle County, located
right on Boone Way, close to
school, church, and post office,
call this Office.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09
MCFARLAND MEMORIAL

The pastor will meet regular
preaching engagements Sabbath,
Aug. IL, in the morning at II
O'Clock, and il the evening at
$50.
Sunday School at 9:45 A. M.
Junior Christian Endeavor at 7;45
p M
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09
ADVERTISE.

The mail order house gets the
business by advertising and Keep
ing at it. The same rule will ap-
ply to the home merchant. The
constant advertiser is the man
who gets the trade.
If you are wearing out the seat
of your pants waiting for trade
and cursing because you are not
getting any just stop and figure
the cause.
"It pays to advertise" says
Ma. Wanamaker.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09

Owing to uncertain railroad
connections Miss Stewart finds
that she cannot reach Mt Yer
non before Aug II, or possibly
later, and asks us to make this
statement correcting message
sent to friends by recent letters
and souvenir postalS.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09
TO IMPROVE YOUR
DIGESTION.

"For years my digestion was
so bad that l could only eat the
lightest food. l. tried everything
that l heard of to get relief, but
not until about a year ago when
l saw Chamberlain's Tablets adj
vertised and got a bottle of them
did find the right treatment.
Since taking them my digestion
is fine. - Mrs. Blanche Covers,
Indiana, Pa.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09

For SALE-Pair of mules, hra-
ness and wagon, one 7, other 8
years old, medium size: good
condition. FRITZ KRUGER. (tf)
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09
LOCAL

Don't overlook the opportunity
of buying some mems. women and
chlldrens pumps and oxfords at
bargain prices at Fish's.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09

In the casualty list reported
yesterday from the Western
front appears the name of Yes
Brown, Son of Mr.. and Mrs. D H..
Brown, of Quail section in the
list of killed. He left here last
September, with the first contin-
gent of drafted men for Camp
Taylor. He had been in France
less than three months.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09

Let Fish's do your developing
and printing and it will be well
done.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09

For SALE - 1000 cords, cord
wood, in the woods, part 2, some
3, q and S miles from station.
Call on Mrs. Mary A. Pitman, or
N. Pitman.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09

Kodak the children and send
the rolls to Fish's for finishing.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09

For SALE:-Two good town
lots adjoining in Mt. Vernon.
Good q room cottage, barn. every
thing handy. Terms easy.
!. T. MEADOWS.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09

For SALE One good team OF
work mules, wagon and harness.
for sale cheap.
Aug2 st jim DEvAULT.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09

Mrs. Jelnima Livesay, age 81
years, mother of w. D., j. b..
G. S. and Ben Livesay and the
widow of the late George Livesay,
died last Tuesday night at the
home of her son J. B. Livesay,
with whom she had made her
home since the death of her hus.
band. The burial took place
Wednesday afternoon in the fam
lily burying ground near the old
home.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09

Some of our boys who have al
ready landed safely overseas are
Ben G.. Purcell, William Robinson
Jones Hiatt Fish, Johnny Rowe,
Yes Brown, Lee Chandler, Silas
French, Fred McFerrou, Otis
Hale. Floyd Gentry, Richard
Bennett Mullins, Willie Frakes,
Geo. Jarber, Willie Mullins, John
Dooley, Edward Purcell, Clarence
Rickels. Richard Wallen, George
Payne, iced Payne, Casper lie, i.
say, John Menefee, Emanuel
Reynolds, Bradley Brown, Elijah
Cummins, Capt. Allen Barnett
Roscoe Norton, John Noe and a
host of others whose names we
do not recall just now. Reports
came from some of these that
they are right up front and pour
ing hot lead into the Germans.
Read Fred McFerron's letter in
this issue.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09

The War Conference was a
great success. People from all
sections of the county came in
and took much interest in the
Sheep Growers Organization,
which twas completed. County
Agent Spence says they procured
pledges from the farmers to sow
two thousand acres of wheat in
the county this fall This acer.
age will be increased considera.
ably. The speaking was the
best attended of any we have
had, both Mr.. Franks and Capt.
Allan made splendid speeches.
The announcement stating the
! school that won the flag will bs
in next weeks paper.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09

The following is a list of boys
who lett Wednesday for Fort
Thomas:
Robt. David Reams, VIM.
Charley Logsdon, Charley Pen.
nington, Richard VanWinkle
Jack Vaughn, Leonard Beecher
Smith, Geo. w. Parks. Cleveland
Simpson, Andy Mason, Milo
Butch Mcclure, Leonard B.
Hines, Felix Creech, Edward
Harlan Payne, Major Allen,
Olney G. Proctor, Hobart Brown,
Wade Hunt, Charles Soard, John
Melvin Coffey, Albert Adams
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-08-09

County Attorney Rockcrstle &c
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-05-16
Miss Won Glider win We'd.

The members of the Christian En-
deavor of the Presbyterian Sunday
school entertained Tuesday evening
in honor of Miss Carrie Won Glider,
who left today for her home at Man
haitian, Kans. Games and musical
numbers featured the evenings. fes-
Invites. Mesdames Jones and Mclean
sang a duet, Miss Helen Fisk playing
the accompaniment. Mrs. Amy Simp-
son delighted the gathering with sew
eral songs, Miss Mccullough playing
her accompaniment Miss Leona
Taylor in a clever speech presented
Miss Won Glider with silver olive
spoon and a jelly spoon as remem-
brance from her fellow workers in
kinot. Miss Cuba Boden and Miss
Lola Smith were in charge Of the re-
freshments.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-05-16
CITY SCHOOLS HOLD
CULTURE DRILLS
Thousand Children of the Publ.
Schools of City Give Demonstra-
ton of Physical Culture at
Riverside Park.

On Wednesday afternoon the pupils
of the city schools gathered at River
side park and gave demonstration Of
their physical culture exercises. Miss
Mildred Kull, teacher Of physical cul-
ture and expression, was in charge as
director. Parents and friends swell
ed the number who attended to prop
ably three thousand people, including
the participants, the ideal weather
conditions being favorable for the oc-
casion. In addition to the regular
program of drills, folk dances were
given by the pupils of Mckinley
school and a "Klapp Danse" by the
pupils of the Lincoln school. A wand
drill and various other evolutions
which developed grace Of movement
and perfect discipline were also
among the features of the afternoons
entertainment. Taken all in all the
gathering proved one of the most pop
ular demonstrations of the year as re-
CARDS the work of the public schools.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-05-16
Fahy-Steele Nuptials

The marriage of Miss Esther Fahy
to Mervin B. Steele, was solemnized
at st. Leo's church Wednesday morn
ing, Rev. FIR. Viau reading the mass
Miss Melba Racine and Joseph Fahy
of Russo were the attendants.
The bride wore a handsome gown
of white charmeuse with a corsage
boquet of brides roses. Miss Racine
wore very becoming gown of tan
taffeta.
Following the ceremony wedding
breakfast was served at the Fahey
home.
The groom who is clerk at the
hardware store of Jacobson e. Fugelso
and expects to be called to the colors
in June. Notwithstanding this fact,
however, the happy couple have ar
ranged to begin housekeeping at once,
the groom having already provided a
cozy little home on the north sile
Both young people are well known and
their many friends as well as the In
dependent wish them life unclouded
by sorrows and filled to repletion with
all good things.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-05-16
DEATH ENDS REVEL
IN MANAGES HAREM

The surest sign of mans mental
dissolution, psychologists tell US, is
flung out when he INDUCES in mag
nifcent dissipation. Nero had his
hanging gardens, Louis XVI has his
Versailles with it's love courts, and
countless other rulers and men of
power have had their pavilions, their
pleasure palaces and their retreats,
secret and otherwise.
Decadent modern millionaires have
their Studios" and mountain lodges,
concealed until some tragedy reveals
their existence to the public. In view
authors of "Blue Blood" a Selexart
drama starring Howard Hickman,
should have devised like form of in
diligence for the principal character in
their play. He is Spencer Wellington,
the last Of long line of supposedly
aristocratic ancestors, who marries a
girl of fortune without telling her
of the faint of madness in his blood.
In a secluded part Of his estate
there is erected building of marble
and gilt. Inside all the luxury Of the
Orient is recreated for the jaded
young man, including a veritable
harem of girls. The end Of his orgies
occurs in mad revel, the like OF
which is never seen in public, preced-
ing the death of the pitiable wreck OF
manhood. Wellington's folly is said
to have been inspired by the life OF a
California profigate whose exploits
are known everywhere. The play
comes to the Arcade Theatre Wednes-
day and Thursday. ~ -,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-05-16
BURLINGTON Bank Changes Name.

Burlington, May 15.-The German
Bank of this city has
changed it's name to American State
Bank. No longer shall there be even
a suggestion Of Teutonic origin con-
nected with the institutions of this
city. j. H. Werner, cashier of the
American State, is of German parent
age and visited his old mother back
in the Fatherland only four years tgo
and yet North Dakota contains no
more loySl and patriotic citizen than
Mr.. Werner and he it is who has been
instrumental in making the change
of his banks name. The American is
one of the solid financial institutions
of the state with footings approach
ing a quarter of million dollars and
its management has long been known
as one of the most conservative and
best managed banks in the county.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-05-16
SHAW RES|CNS--|S
CANDIDATE FOR RE-
ELECTION June I
Removal Proceedings Against City
President Dropped When Resigna.
ton is Handed In.

W. S. Shaw, president of the Minot
City Commission, resigned at meet
ing of the board Of city commissioners
Saturday night, and the same evening
petitions for Shaw for recollection for
president were circulated.
The city commission ordered a spec
ial election to be held June at which
time Shaw's successor will be elected.
AS petitions must be filed within 20
days Of the date of election, this
means that all petitions must be on
tlIe sometime Saturday Of this week.
Governor Frazier some months ago
instituted removal proceedings against
Shaw. Shaw went to the Supreme
court on the ground that the COVER
nor had no right to remove a president
of a city commission. The Supreme
court upheld the decision Of the dis
trict court which sustained the gov
ernor. The trial was to have come
before Commissioner Wehe of Devils
Lake in Mnot Monday
Assistant Attorney General Cox was
in Minot Saturday and entered into a
stipulation with Shaw's attorneys dis
missing the removal case against
Shaw.
After launching his campaign for
reelection, Shaw left the city and has
been transacting business in the Twin
Cities during the eek, but arrived
home this week and has taken his coat
off and declares that he has no inten-
tons of withdrawing from the race.
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Surprise for the Husseys.

Mr.. and Mrs J. w. Hussey were
pleasantly surprised on Tuesday even
ing when a number of their friends
dropped in upon them we'll provided
with lunch and reminded them that
they would not be permitted to return
to their farm at Des Laos without
some token of their labors here in
behalf of the First Baptist Sunday
school and church in which they have
taken an active part since moving to
the city two years ago. Mr.. Hussey
was presented with a handsomely
bound Bible and Mrs. Hussey was
rendered many tokens Of the esteem
in which she is held by her many
friends here. We learn that Mr.. Hus
sey will remain in the city while the
family will go back to the farm for
the season, returning to the city when
the falls work has been attended to.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-05-16
Good Prospects in Montana

FEE. Dickinson, fieldman for the E. J.
Lander Co. of Grand Forks was in the
city Wednesday and to representa-
tive of the Independent he stated that
he was on his way home from an OBJ
servation trip thru Montana and was
agreeably surprised to find conditions
there the finest ever known. Plenty
of moisture and favorable weather
conditions this season have given Mon
tanans an opportunity to seed the
largest acreage in their history and
there is still great deal of breaking
being done. The new land will all
be seeded to flax. At one place a
young girl of II was operating gas
tractor with a degree Of skill that
would do credit to an engine expert.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-05-16
ANTHRACITE COAL PROHIBIT
ED TO Ignite USERS

Bismarck, N. D., May 13.-Effect-
i've Wednesday, May Is, an order is
sued by I. p. Baker, state fuel ad-
ministrator, prohibits the sale Of an
thracite to or the purchase of anthra-
cite by consumers whose stove or fur
mace, industrial or manufacturing
plant, is suitable for the use of Ignite
or bituminous coal.
''rhe federal fuel administrator for
North Dakota, by virtue of authority
vested in him, hereby orders and d.
reefs that, until further notice, no
person, firm or association as persons,
or corporation, shall receive or other
wise take possession of any anthra-
cite or use in any stove or furnace,
or any industrial or manufacturing
plant, wherein Ignite or bituminous
coal can be used without material
alteration in the equipment thereof"
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WARD COUNTY SOLDIER
WRITES FROM CAMP JOHNSON


Camp johnson, Fla, May IL, 1918.
Dear Friend in n. D.: =.
How is everything and everyone in
N. D.
I am in state that is far from
what N. D. is and I would like to be
there with the clothing I have got 1t
is heavy enough for any place l can
think of. The company l am in
is all ready for shipment to New Jer-
sey and mighty glad will be when
we get there. We may 60 tomor-
row.
The lieutenant excused us from drill
today and most of the boys have gone
to Jacksonville.
If anyone thinks because he is join
ing the @. M. C. to get out of drilling
he is running right into it. Of course,
l did not join to get out of drilling.
am willing to take what comes what
ever it is.
About seven thousand of US went on
parade last evening and Chauffeur Co.
No. 2 took second prize.
All of us boys gave twenty five
cents apiece to buy the first sergeant
wrist watch. He is sergeant to
be proud of. Every one in the COM
pany likes him. Last week we were
all taken out on trucks to see if we
could drive. Most of US were all 0.
X. Well friends will not write too
much and all of you, l wish good luck
and hope it rains in N. D. like it does
here.
So good luck to all.
Private David L. Taylor,
Camp johnson,
Jacksonville, Fla,
Chauffeurs Co. No. 2. @. NJ. C.
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Respectfullv yours.
Little Vaughan Babe Died.

A son was born Friday morning to
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest G. Vaughan, but
the little one was called hence by the
Heavenly Father that evening. The
parents have the sincerest sympathy
of their many friends.
R. w. Kennard, Ward county audi
tor, left for Grand Forks Tuesday af-
ternoon to attend the state convention
of County Auditors.
Thorwald Hustad, son of Erick Hus-
tad, we'll known dairyman, returned
from Minneapolis Sunday where he
has joined the Navy. He goes in as a
second class fireman and will remain
here to await his CALL Mr.. Hustad is
the father of eight sons and says he
is willing to give all to the service if
Necessary to lick Kaiser Bill.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-05-16
WARD CO. SOLDIERS
DIED FROM WOUNDS
Sam Mich of Sawyer and ROlly w.
Darling of Berthold Give Lives
for Our Country

Private Sam Mich of Sawyer, N. D.
was reported May 10, by the war de-
partment as among those severely
wounded and the following day his
name was given as among those who
died from injury. He was a Greek
and was employed on the section at
Sawyer.
Among the other North Dakota
casualties listed was Glen Bailey of
Arivilla, N. D., members of the Grand
Forks machine gun company, who
was killed in action. He was "a years
old.
Rolly w. Darling of Berthold, is
listed as having died of wounds.
Leo L. Clark of Kildeer, N. D., was
wounded slightly.