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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-07
J. NJ. Robe Defeated.

John M. Robe, chairman of the
board of county commissioners, was
defeated for reelection in the third
district by Aug. Krantz by 103 votes
Robe received 165 votes and Krant7
26S.
Hennessey Defeated.
John Hennessey from the fourth
district was defeated for county com.
missioner by A. S. Spicher of Des
Lacs, Hennessey receiving $50 votes
and his opponent BAT.
Lokensgard Returned.
Olaf Lokensgard, commissioner
from the fifth district for many years
was returned, defeating l.. w. loft.
ner, by 159 votes, or 373 to 214.
Fisk Leads in Ward County.
Charles j. Fisk, candidate for the
supreme court, won in Ward county
receiving 1910 votes to 1856 for Harry
A. Bronson. Indications from the en-
tire state, however, are that Bronson
has been elected.
Frazier Leads Doyle.
Lynn J. Frazier leads S. J. Doyle ir
Ward county 1882 to 1869. Altho the
other votes are not yet totaled it is
probable that the vote for the other
state offices will be about the's same as
the vote for the head of the ticket
Frazier has easily been reelected
governor of the state, but his large
majority is now only a matter of spec.
ulation. 1t is estimated that he has
won by from 10000 to $4,000 votes.
Minnie J. Nelson Elected.
From all over the state, the returns
indicate that Minnie j. NELSON of Val
ley City has defeated N. c. Macdonald
for state superintendent Of public in
struction. In Ward county she re,
ceived 2317 votes to her opponents
194a. ..
Sinclair Wins for Congress.
J. H. Sinclair has been elected fol
congress in the third district. In Ware
county the republican nonpartisar
candidate received 1881 votes to 1444
cast for Halvor L. Halvorson of Minot
the democratic nominee
Young from the second and Bael
from the first district, both nonparti.
san candidates, were reelected.
Amendments Carry.
All of the constitutional amend
ments carried in Ward county by
about 500 majorities and it appears
that they have carried thruout the
state.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-07
Nm. Estlick Injured in Gas Engine

VIM. Estlick Injured in Gas Engine.
VIM. Estlick, a prominent farmer
residing five miles north of the city.
was severely injured Sunday morn
ing when he became caught in gas
engine which he had just started, with
the intention of pumping water.
His jacket caught in the engine and
his arm was pulled into the machine.
breaking the bone between the elbow
and the shoulder. His hand was also
badly torn, necessitating a number of
stitches.
Mr. Estlick was brot to local hos
pital where he is doing nicely. 1t is
believed that he will in time recover
the full use of his arm.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-07
DES LACS WESTERN
OIL CO. PLEASED
WITH GOOD SHOWING
Oil and Gas Showing Up Stronger as
the Drill Goes Deeper, and Real
Strike Seems Close.

The officers of the Des Lacs West
ern Oil Company are feeling pretty
jubilant over the excellent showing of
gas and oil in their deep well on the
Blum ranch. On Tuesday of this week
when the drill reached 820 feet the
best showing of oil and gas thus far
obtained showed up when the we'll was
slushed out. The gas showed up par
ticularly strong at that time, and ever
since that time there has not been any
let-up in the signs.
There was also a strong showing of
gas and oil at depth of $50 feet, and
at other more shallow depths, but the
strike on Tuesday seems to be piling
up the evidence that the Des Lacs
Western Oil Company is on the right
track and that the geologists were
right in their statements after thor
ough examination Of the country
roundabout.
The drillers are still using 12-inch
casing in the we'll and hope to reach
1000 feet this week with this 12-inch
casing, when they will change to TO-
inch casing. Two shifts are being
worked and some record drilling is be-
ing done. The other day they went
down IS feet in six hours, although the
strata that they have been working
in is Of very cavey disposition. 1t is
expected that around 1000 feet that
the strata will harden and less trou-
BILE will be experienced in keeping the
we'll free from cave-ins.
Evidnce is surely and slowly piling
up that oil will be found in paying
quantities in the Minot region and it
would not be at all surprising if an oil
bearing sand would be struck at
around 1000 or 1900 feet. It will be
we'll to watch developments closely
from now on.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-07
FINES OF SPEEDERS
BUYeSOLDIER "SMOKES."

Battle Creek,ss Nich.-Towns Of
Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana and the
Dakotas that sent tIselective draft men
to Camp Custer are raising funds to
provide "the boys" with tobacco ra-
tions during their training periods.
In Detroit recently all the motor
speeders arraigned before a police
court judge paid their fines into to-
bacco fund, by direction of the magis-
trate, and total Of $1,082 was col
lected. In many towns regularly col
lected monthly subscriptions are paid.
Bazaars, church suppers and club
parties are held in other towns to fur
nish Smokes" for the boys in khaki.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-07
Mrs. Redmund Begins Action for $4,.
800 Against Her Attorney.

An action has been started by Mrs
Anna B. Redmund against Attorney
F. B. Lambert, the attorney who fig
ured in "The Widow Story" published
during the campaign for the judiciary
some years ago.
Mrs. Redmund in her complaint al
leges that she has $1,000 coming from,
Mr.. Lambert and she is suing for
three times this amount. The action
was started year and half ago but
the paers were served only month
ago. n q
Following the starting of this action
Mr.. Lambert started a>suit against the
woman's attorney, John c. Lowe for
$4,000 damages and against the Mes
senger for like amount, alleging
that Atty. Lowe caused the article to
be published in the Messenger.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-07
family conducted the hotel.

family conducted the hotel.
The funeral was held Wednesday,
Nov. 80, at Tagus, the minister from
the Moravian church of which the de-
ceased was a consistent member, hav-
ing charge of the services. Yeomen
services were also conducted at the
grave.
Mrs. Goebel was So years of age
She is survived by her husband and
two children, Miss Leona Goebel, a
resident of Minot, and Carlos Gaebel
She had resided in North Dakota for
twelve years and by her noble ways
had endeared herself to all who knew
her.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-07
Stredwick Hcme Near Logan Burned
Last Night

The Ernest Stredwick farm home
located on the old Stredwick home
stead in the valley two miles southeast
of Logan, caught fire in a mysterious
manner sometime during last night
and burned to the ground. Ernest had
been at the farm in the evening doing
the chores and had gone to Logan to
spend the night with his mother.
When he returned to the farm this
morning, he found the home in ruins.
The house with all the contents burn
ed, including hundred bushels of
choice potatoes in the cellar.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-07
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to take this means Of ex-
pressing our gratitude to the kind
friends who gave of their sympathx
and service during the illness and
death Of wife and mother in our home.
We appreciate the sympathy extend
ed thru the floral offerings given by
the Yeomen and other friends.
&C. H. Goebel and Daughter.
u. C. Goebel and Family.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-07
Tsftner Made a Good Showing.

l.. ". Toftner from Freedom town
ship was in the city this afternoon.
NJ. Toftner was candidate for coun-
81. commissioner for the Fifth dis.
Sries against Olaf Lokensgard and
whils he was defeated, he feels mighty
good ever the showing that he made
For instance, in his own township
Freedom, he received 46 out Of the
80 votes cast. He received big vote
IA the adjoining townships where he
was best known. On the other hand
Qr. Lokensgard received AZ out Of A
votes in his home township. This
was simply the case Of two good men
running for the same office and both
couldn't expect to be elected.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-07
> o o @ o o o o o q o @ @ @ o 9
, ARMISTICE NOT SIGNED
AT 9 O'CLOCK

o The Independent learns from
Q Fargo this evening that the AS
o sociated Press announces that up
g to nine o'clock this evening,
o Washington had not yet been no
q titled that the four German Off
. GERS had approached Gen. Foch's
. line, tho they are expected mo-
n mentarily. The Associated Press
o believes that the armistice will
. be signed shortly after the offic-
Q ers arrive at Foch's headquar- o.
3 ters.
q o o o o . o o o o +" @ 9 o. 9 o
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-07
Anton Fallet in the Trenche

forming friends have received word
from Anton Fallet, former resident
of that township who is now fighting
in France. Altho he left here only
last June, he is such a good soldier
that he has received his steel helmet
and was all ready to go to the front
line trenches when he wrote He told
of seeing thrilling air battle and he
will have some great stories to tell on
his return.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-07
Mrs. Jos. Jam Precariously Ill

Mrs. JOS. Jam is lying critically i'll
Of influenza at her home in this city
and doctors do not believe she can live
until morning. Lying at her side, is
her little seven-year-old son, precar-
iously i'll. Mrs. Jams two brothers
are just recovering from the disease
and her husband is just able to be up.
A sister who has been nursing Mrs.
Jam became i'll today and was taken
to the hospital.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-07

Des Laos Western Down $50 Feet
The Des Lacs Western Oil Co. are
not doing any boasting these days but
those who know say that the drills
are now down to depth of $50 feet
and that the prospects are ally be-
coming more favorable for strike in
that field one of these days which will
astonish the country.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-07
Deputy Waller is iii.

Deputy Clerk of the District Court
A. M. Waller is confined to his home
with the influenza. The report that
Mr.. Waller was overcome by the good
news of his election to the office of
county superintendent is without foun-
dation.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-07

Arthur Stewart Died in France.

Arthur Stewart, son of Mrs. Belle
Stewart of this city, passed away in
France, where he had gone as SOL
der. The sad news of the young
mans death was received today
Arthur was married short time
before he was inducted into the army.
He left Minot last July with a con-
tingent and after training for a short
period at Camp Dodge, was sent over
seas.
He was employed in the offices of
the Great Northern railroad company
in this city and he was model young
man in every way.
He is survived by his wife, mother
and four sisters, three living in Mi
not and one in Minneapolis.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-07
Frost Accepted for Government
Work.

R. T. Frost, Minot architect, has ap-
piled for position as superintendent
of construction with the war depart
ment. In his examination he averaged
SO per cent, whereas 70 per cent IS
necessary to pass. He has been placed
on the eligible list and may be called.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-07

Mrs. C. H. Goebel Dies at Tagus.
Mrs. C. H. Goebel of Tagus passed
to the Great Beyond on Monday, Oc-
tober %, after short illness from
pneumonia. She had resided at Tagus
for about two years, where the Goebel
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-07
Judge Severson Wins in MOuntrail
County

Judge John E. Severson was elect
ed county Judge of Mountrail county
with majority of about 200,' defeat
ing the nonpartisan league candidate
Forrest Rice of Blaisdell was elect
ed sheriff and the other nonpartisan
league candidates were all elected.
The county went nonpartisan two to
one. The amendments carried three
to one.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-07

Death Of Mrs. Frank Chandler.
Mrs. Frank Chandler, who lived on
First avenue northwest near. the farm
ers market, died Tuesday from the in
fluenza. The funeral will be held
from the home Saturday and the re-
mains will be inferred in this city.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-07
Mrs. Eaton's Brother Dies.

Mrs. Eaton's Brother Dies.
Mrs. C. F. Eaton, of Surrey, receiv-
ed telegram this afternoon that her
brother, James Mccullough, had died
at Bigger, Alta, yesterday from in
tiuenza. He was a we'll known con-
ductor on the c. P. H., and was very
popular. .
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-07
District Court Nov. Is.

District court will convene in this
city NovS25 and the jury has been
called to report on Nov. 26.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-07
Many M|NOT VICTIMS
CLAIMED BY Influenza
While There Are Signs of an Abate.
neaf ef the Disease, the List of
Deaths Increases

The influenza has taken heavy tol
e citizens in Minot and vicinity dur.
dhg tho past week. Apparently there
has not been much let-up, about forty
new cases day on the average being
reported in this city.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-06-20

Italians Monday regained several positions in the noun
tains.
Around Montello, just below where the battle line
reaches the Piave the Italians still hold their positions
waiting further efforts but the enemy has made no attacks
there so far The enemy command IS reorganizng the
units shattered in the attempt to the important
height.
Between Zenson and Fossalta distance of less than
three miles the Austrans succeeded in crossing the river
after having been defeated efforts to debouch north and
south of these points Zenson is east of Trevso and II
the piave line should break while the northern line holds
the Venetian plains would be opened to the invaders
Rome however in it's latest statement, reports that
all the Austrian efforts to enlarge the gains the western
between Zenson and Fossa have been checked by
attacks Prisoners taken by the Italians French
and British total 5000.
The latest Vienna report makes no claims of marked
gains except the capture Of Capo Se on the west oan
Of the Pave south of Fossaa The number of prisoners
lis now reported as 10000.
Activity on the western front i'll France continues OF
Ia minor character German efforts to drive the french
back northwest of Sossons epused by the frencn
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-06-20
AUS TRIANS CHECKED BY ITALIANS
Airnen Meet
Instant Death
at Clark sdale

Clarksdale, Miss, June II
dead air. superinduced
by the intense heat of the
last few days is the reason
assigned for the aeroplane
accident eight miles east of
here today in which Lieut..
Frederick W. Keller of Camp
Dick, Texas, and Sergeant
E. Chapman of Clarke Field,
Millington, Tenn, were kill
ed. Lieutenant Keller went
to Clarke Sunday night from
Dallas and went with Ser
geant Chapman early this
morning flying a specially
equipped machine designed
for wireless tests at Hatties-
burg, Miss, with signal corps
maneuvers to be conducted
this week at Camp Shelby.
They were followed at short
distance by another machine.
After taking gasoline at
Clarksdale the machine had
difficulty in attaining alti-
tude because of the heat
waves. About four miles
from here Lieutenant Kel-
ly's machine was making a
turn, went into a tail spin
and crashed, according to
the occupants of the second
machine who landed at once
but found both of their
friends were dead.
According to advices from
Jackson, Miss. Chapman's
home, the latter's mother
awaited the flyers Herewith
lunch prepared for them.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-06-20

to our soldiers and to our Allies.
Potatoes are extremely nutri-
tious, and we should eat pota-
toes every day in the week, and
every meal if possible.
The fall potato crop should al
so be considered, as this will
take care of some of the surplus
for awhile, and by producing a
good fall crop, the chances are
that the market for that time
will be somewhat better, and the
potatoes will not have to be
housed over such long period
of time.
1t is a little difficult to get
stand of fall potatoes. The soil
should be prepared month or
six weeks before time for plant
ing. Harrow frequently and
keep in the best shape possible.
The potatoes, in the meantime,
should be kept In a cool, dry
place until planting time.
Several days before planting,
take the potatoes, spread out on
a floor in the shade of tree,
cover them with old tow sacks
or half rotted leaves, and keep
wet with water until they begin
sprouting. After having thor
oughly prepared the soil ment-
ioned above, lay the rows off
good and deep and plant the po-
tatoes in this deep furrow,
which Is below the surface of
the ground Potatoes should be
covered Immediately 10 avoid
drying out OF the soil, and at the
same time, TO avoid injury from
the hot suns rays.
If. from time to time, we can
be OF any service to you in hand
ling the potato situation, feel
free at all times to call on your
County Agents.
W. B. TATE.
County Farm Demonstration
Agent,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-06-20
Pearl River
County Boys
Club School

We will hold the Boys Club
School this summer beginning
June oath to 28th. We have ar
ranged an unusually good and
interesting program for the boys
and we are urging mem bers to
attend this Club School. The
following will be with us: Mr..
]. E. Sides, Assistant in Club
work; Mr.. H. l.. Hopper, Lamb
Club Specialist for South Missis-
s!pri; Mr.. j. E. Ruff. District
Agent for South Mississippi.
and probably Mr.. P. K. Spinks,
Pig Club Specialist.
The board for the week will be
$3.50, which will be deposited
with Mr.. J. A. Huff when men,
bers enter.
All boys desiring our Club
School please write me in adj
advance, IN order that necessary
arrangements can be made for
YOU at the Agricultural High
School. ~
Yours, very truly,
w. B. TATE,
County Agent.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-06-20
[eutons Suffer Heavy Losses and
Fail to Pierce Advanced Positions
of Allies at Any Point; Severe Bat
tie Continues to Rage.

Ausra's offensive against the Italian front has been
checked for the moment if not brought to complete fail
ure Fighting has ceased in the mountains from Lake
Garda to the Piave whore the Allies broke up the first
enemy blows Along the Piave the Austrans have been
unable TO advance from the bank of the river.
Despite months of preparation aud stupendous pre-
mnary bombardment the Austrian attack in the north
the Asiago plateau and between the Brenta and the
Pave collapsed almost at it's inception before the stout
resistance of the French and Italians. Although their Of
fensive began Saturday. the Austrians Monday had
up least momentarily their efforts to reach the
Venetian plain to the south In counter thrusts the
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-06-20
THE SUMMER SCHOOL

The Pearl River County Sum-
mer School began with patriot
ic rally at Nicholson, Monday
June 10th. the speakers being
Messrs. Leopold Locke and J.
A. Huff The lectures and prac-
tical demonstrations were given
the following day by Misses
Eva Patton and Eliza beth Coburn
in Home Economics and by Mr..
Charles E. Thomas. and W. B.
Tate in Farm Mechanics and Ag-
riculture. respectively Mr.. Tate
was fortunate in securing the
services Of Mr.. E. r. Lloyd,
Jr.. Government Live Stock
Specialist, for Thursday and
Friday.
The Community Schools being
held one day in each locality are
a change from the former GUS
tom of conducting free sum-
mer course at the Agricultural
High School for the meu and
women of Pearl River County. 1t
is believed that larger number
of people will be reached and
benefited by the Community
School, and Mississippi educa-
tors are interested to know how
the new plan will succeed. The
audiences during the past week
have been large and both men
and women have shown interest
ia the work.
The communities visited last
week were those in the south
western part of the county. -Four
schools have been held in the fol-
lowing order. Nicholson. June
10th; Industrial, June 11th
Henleyheld, June 18th, Mil
ICreek, June 18th, The members
of the Model Force have planned
to conduct these schools IN SIX
l teen different communities II
Hhe county.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-06-20

who increased their captures to $40 prisoners.
Small raids have been carried out by the Germans in
Picardy and Flanders
American positions northwest of Chateau Therry
being bombarded heavily with gas shells and there
that the enemy may again try to drive the
Americans from Belleau wood and other territory recently
gained The emy artillery fire also has increased along
the Marne east of Chateau Thierry but there has been no
infantry activity On the Lunevile front enemy raiders
have captured few American prisoners while in the
Vosges IN Alsace American gunners broke up German
raid.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-06-20

1t is better to lose with conscience clean
Than win by a trick unfair;
DIT is better to fall and know you We been,
Whatever the prize was, square.
Than to.clam the JOY of a farof goal
And the cheers of the standers by
And to know deep down in your nmost soul
A cheat you must live and die.
And who wins by trick may take the prize.
And at first he may think 1t sweet,
But many day in the future lies
When he'll wish he had met defeat,
For the man who lost shall be glad at heart,
And walk with his head up high.
While his conqueror knows he must play the part
OF cheat and living lie.
The prize seems fair when the fight is on,
But save it is truly
You will hate the thing when the crowds are gone,
For it stands for false deed done,
And it's better you never should reach your goal,
Than ever to buy
At the price of knowing down in your soul
That your glory is all lie,
Edgar A Guest IN Detroit Free Press.