The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-24
Burlington

Miss Hazel Burke the efficient tele-
phone operator at our local exchange re-
turned Wednesday from Nebraska where
she was called by the serious illness OF
The Modern Woodmen held their in
stallation ceremonies Tuesday evening.
There was an attendance of about sixty
of the members and an excellent time
enjoyed. Lunch was served by the Royal
that line is taken into consideration the
absent members will realize what they
missed in not being among those pres
ent; The officers installed ia led were:
Consul--A. H. Dobson.
Advisor. F. Casteel.
Banker-Emil Wistrom.
Clerk--John H. Werner.
Escort-Harvey J. Johnson.
Watchman-Arthur Falzbot.
Sentry--George Houston.
Burlington Camp has an exceptionally
capable set of officers and we venture to
make the prediction that the year 1918
will be one of the utmost activity and
enthusiasm.
mine and f. A. Madsen were in Minot
on business Wednesday.
The coal situation is daily becoming
problem That would puzzle the ne
by the fuel administrator instead of
clarifying. the situation has added to the
complications. Mines which have the
advantages of railroad siding where
the coal may be dumped direct from the
tipple are required to sell for 80 cents
per ton under, the mines that have to
trict has one mine that comes under
this ruling as to trackage. We wonder
how much those having the fuel admin
istration of North Dakota really know
head of the county board at one time
stated that Ignite coal could be mined
for Is cents per ton, Which is prima
about coal mining. The operators Of
this district are complying with the gov
ernments rulings, Notwithstanding they
ate. This certainly speaks well for their
loyalty and devotion to Uncle Sam. When
the clouds have rolled away and the adj
ministration throws some Of our anti
quated politicians into the discard and
substitutes in their places men of ac-
knowledged ability we shall have a fair
er and more equitable arrangement of
that time comse
| The girls of the Red Cross will give an
entertainment at the opera house Fri
open at $50. The entertainment will
consist Of recitations. songs and three
let" Mrs. Charles Wistrom is the d.
rector. An admission charge Of SO cents
for for adults 1:15 and Is cents for school chill
years Of age admitted free. This prom
ises to be one of the events of the sea-
son and the cause is worthy one so
let everyone turn out.
One Of the most enjoyable dances Of
the season was given in the local opera
house Saturday evening under the aus
pices Of the Miners Union. There was
a large attendance. Another will be CIV
en- Saturday evening. February g. Quig-
ley's orchestra from Minot has been en-
gagged and good time is assured. Watch
for the hand-bills and be sure of the
date
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Wallace, Miss Ag-
mes Miller, John Perlichek, E. r. Devol
and J. F. Casteel were Minot visitors on
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mellon visited with
Minot relatives several days last week,
returning home Saturday.
Mrs: E. B., and Mrs. Alvin Wallace
were in Min0t on shopping expedition
Mrs. Oscar Simonson Of the local Red
Cross society is member of whom we
| may be proud SO far she has knit 10
pairs, Of sox, pairs of wristlets and 3
sweaters.
A. J. Volkman, J. F. Casteel and L.
D. Cotton were among the visieors to
Minor today
Mrs. VIM Volkman of Minot has
been engaged to manage the board
ing house at the j. F. Casteel mine
near Burlington.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. D. Graham were
Wonder City visitors several days this
week.
All the mines in this section report
that they are working with increased
forces and turning out an enormous
tonnage Of coal.
Coal is selling at the tipples for
$3.50 per ton. There is no excuse for