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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-08
New Regulations for Auto owners
and Garages.

The new government order concern
ing work done at garages went into
effect Sunday. From that date until
Sept. Is, all service is discontinued at
six o'clock evenings on Mondays,
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and
after ten o'clock on Wednesdays and
Saturdays. No work is to be done on
Sundays and holidays. No gasoline
or anything else is to be sold after
those hours and after Sept. Is, all
such work is to be cut out after 6 o.
clock. Exceptions are made only for
doctors and undertakers. Should one
break down. on the road, he can be
pulled in, but no work is to be done
on the car after the hours designated.
This regulation has been made in or
der to release mechanics for war
work. Auto owners are asked to do
what work they can on their cars, all
free service being discontinued.
Exceptions to the above are made
for work on farm tractors, farm I'M
plements and trucks.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-08
NCAD00 ADDRESSED u
PEOPLE Of N|NOT
Secretary of the Treasury and Diree.
tor General of Railroads Gave Pat.
riOtic Address Monday After
noon.

VIM. G. McAdoo, secretary of the
treasury, accompanied by members OF
his party, passed thru Minot Monday
afternoon, enroute to Washington, D.
c., from Glacier Park, where he had
spent several weeks recuperating.
Mrs McAdoo accompanied her hus-
band.
A crowd of nearly five thousand
people gathered at the station to well
come the distinguished gentleman.
Upon the arrival Of the train, Mr.. and
Mrs. McAdoo were placed in an auto
which had been driven up to the plat
form by E. A Long, president of the
barron, president Of the Second Nat
ional Bank, and q. d. Mcdaniel, chair
man Of the Ward County Red Cross
Chapter. The car was driven to the
little park near the station where the
Secretary spoke for eight minutes.
Altho his time was limited, he crowded
many salient points into his speech,
which was received with great ap-
plause.
The Secretary, in introducing Mrs.
McAdoo to the crowd, said that he
knew who they came to see. 1t was
not himself, but Mrs. McAdoo. The
latter holding large bouquet of
roses presented by the City Of Minot,
arose and with gracius smiles, ac-
knowledged the hearty western well
come extended to herself and her dis
tingui he'd husband.
Mr.. McAdoo was introduced by
President Long.
Because some gutter, some cheap
skate, the fellow who isn't a patriot,
goes into Wall Street and sells his
Liberty Bond at 95 or below par, does
that make your investment worth
less? No, my friends, Uncle Sans
bond is still at par, and the American
people are willing to buy all the bonds
Uncle Sam wants to sell at par to
make the world and humanity free"
Minot railroad men walked from
the shops in a body and formed a
guard of honor around the director
general while he spoke. The Minot
Union Musicians band was also pres
ent, having marched to the depot
headed by a large banner bearing the
words: "Minot Labor is With You"
and "No Compromise. Victory or
Death"
Turning to the railroad men who
were present Secretary McAdoo said:
81 am glad to see you railroad men.
l am proud to be one Of you. ! am
not the complete show for | couldn't
run the railroads five minutes without
YOU helping me. We must not be con-
tent to give 100 per cent service. We
should be ashamed of ourselves it we
cannot give 200 per cent, yes, l,0OO
per cent. We must give the Kaiser
such walloping that he will never be
able to see again.
During his remarks Secretary Nc
Adoo urged the farmers to do their
share ALSO to produce to the utmost
to help support the men sent to
France. "If we sent 100000 men to
France they are not worth anything,
unless we support them," he said.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-08
Picnic at MatsOn Farm.

An enjoyable picnic was held Sunday
at Chas. Matson's grove IL miles
northeast of Minot. Among those
who attended were Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Hoover, H. R. Brewster and family
and Mr.. and Mrs. Neukom from MI
not; Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis and family
from Sawyer; Carl Matson and fam
ily, Fred Mann and family, Otto L .ng-
hans and family, the Haldai and An,
derson boys and others. A splendid
picnic dinner was served on tables un-
der the trees. A little bird tells the
Independent reporter that one section
of the table broke down under the
load of "eats" and huge platter OF
chicken, quart of cream and some
olives were deposited on Mother
Earth. The chicken was all recover
ed however, and the pleasure OF tn the
feast was not marred in the least. Inc
afternoon was enjoyed with some
choice music furnished by the Matson
sisters. Mr.. Hoover reports go,od
crops in that vicinity. This is the
scene of his early homesteadlng days
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-08
SERGEANT HANLEY TO GIVE
WAR LECTURE IN MlNOT
Survivor of ''Princess Pats" VIII Tell
of Experiences in France.

Sergeant G.. V. Hanlcy, one of the
13 survivors of the famous original
Princess Pat Canadian regiment, who
served % months in the trenches in
France and Belgium, will give Il vivid
portrayal Of his experiences on the bat
tlcfelds of France, which will be il
lustratcd by a sensational war film
which he has just received from
France.
He will appear here at the Grand
theatre as benefit for the Ward
County War Relief Association, Mon
day, August II.
Sergeant Hanley went to France
with his regiment in December, 1914
which was Immediately thrown into
the front lines trenches. Out of the
original 1850 men there are only IL
left.
His lecture includes his thrilling
experiences, descriptions of many OF
the most important battles of the
war, uses of gas, liquid fire and tanks,
German methods of fighting, Hur
frightfulness, conditions on the west
ern front, both past and present. The
latest German drives, their objective
and it's outcome and by means of com.
parison will show "why the allies will
win"
Lecture Illustrated by War Film.
Sergeant Hanley's lecture is illus,
trated by one of the most sensational
war films ever taken, which he has
lust received from France.
The film shows every phase OF the
war as it is now being fought on the
western front, the German anc
French trenches 40 feet apart with 6
terrific battle in progress. The French
going cover the Top" charging across
"No Mans Land" under terrible shell
fire and bringing back German prls-
oners, British infantry charging thru
the barbed wire entanglements and
bombing the German front line
trenches, all the guns on the western
front in action. German methods OF
fighting and one of the most remark,
able aeroplane battles ever filmed
showing an actual battle between a
German and French aeroplane lO,COI
feet in the air in which the trench
pilot after a sensational fight aided by
the anti-aircraft guns bring down the
German machine, which is dashed te
pieces. The film shows more actua
warfare than any film previously
shown and IS explained in detail pS
Sergeant Hanley.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-08
RAYMOND STAKE GAVE
LIFE FOR COUNTRY
Brave Surrey Soldier Lad Experiences
the Great Adventure in the Land
of Shot and Shell.

The sad news reached Minot Friday
that Raymond Stake, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jacob Stake Of Surrey, had been
killed in action on the western front
in France July 10. The family has
received no further word concerning
the death of their beloved soldier Lad,
but more particulars will undoubtedly
be received within a short time. Ray
mond has been buried with military
honors in France.
Raymond enlisted in the service last
winter and departed on Washlngton'a
birthday with five others from this Vi
cinity, going at once to Camp Greene.
He was given rapid training and 6e-
came 50 proficient as soldier that ne
was ready to be sent across to France,
arriving there May 8.
Raymond first went into the front
line trenches about June 30 and must
have done some mighty efficient work
He wrote some intensely interest,
ing letters from the front, several OF
them being received in Surrey and MI
not onlv this week. The Independent
hopes to publish some OF them either
this week or next.
Raymond was born near Chambers
burg, Pa, 20 years ago and came with
his parents to Surrey in 1907. He at
tended the Surrey schools and for
some time before enlisting followed
the trade of carpenter, in which ne
was very proficient for a man OF his
years. Raymond was one Of the finest
lads we have ever met, being of g
sunny disposition. He was a young
man of the very highest ideals and
thoroly reliable in every way. ne
was of very even temperament but
when he once set himself to task, he
would not give up until it was finish
ed. One can imagine him pursuing
the Hun with the relentlessness which
characterizes the American soldier.
Raymond is survived by his parents
and two brothers, David and George
the latter being the we'll known man
ager of the Scofeld Implement GO.
A brother, Clarence, died three years
ago. He is also survived by two SIS
ters, Gertrude and Mabel. -,
A host of friends sympathlze with
the family but are proud OF the TACT
that they have known the brave young
man who gave up his life that we
might continue to enjoy the comforts
Of our homes, far away from the
danger.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-08
WARD COUNTY THRESH-
ERS S + T p X Z Il 5
About 200 Threshers and Farmers Met
in Minot Monday and Adopt Scale
of Prices-ResclutiOns
Passed.

About 200 threshers and farmers
from Ward. county met IN this city
Monday afternoon and adopted the
following resolutions and prices:
Whereas, the necessity for the con-
serving of all grain is of vital i'm
portance in the present National crls-
is, and
Whereas, we feel that it is our pri-
vilege as we'll as our duty to express
our patriotism in actions, more than
by words,
Be It Resolved, that we will indi-
vidually and collectively follow the
suggestions of the Food Administra'
tion and use every effort to get others
to do the same, as follows:
1st. We will properly inspect our
engines and separators and have all
possible repairs made we'll in ad-
vance of the seasons run.
End. We will arrange for the Sc
curing of fuel at once in order that
there NAV be no delay in threshing.
3rd. We will use tight bottom
racks and will use canvas under the
feeder for the purpose of saving as
much grain as possible.
4th. We will thresh onl y when the
grain is in proper condition for the
efficient operation of the machines
5th. We will make every effort
to have at all times the uniform pow
er necessary for the even running OF
the separator and will compel even
and uniform feeding to the separator
9Th. We will prevent as much
grain from going through the blower
/ o>o1x v1ccih1o
7th, We will use every effort to
have the farmers rake the shock rows
where this is deemed necessary, the
rakings to be utilized by the farmers
as feed if it is not suitable for thresh-
ing.
9Th. We will make every effort to
have every bundle fed to the separat-
or head first.
Be It Further Resolved, that we
agree to adhere to a uniform scale
of prices when crew and board are
furnished by the threshermen to be
as follows: An outfit consisting of
ID bundle teams, spike-pitchers,
$4,000 per hour while on the land
when threshing, or moving between
settings, and when less than IA teams,
that prices be deducted from the above
at the rate of $3.50 per hour for each
team and same rate to hold good
to spike-pitchers.
When thresher furnishes machine,
fuel, engineer, fireman, tank-team and
driver, the following prices are to be
charged: }iw1I L..
36 inch cylinder and larger, $500
per hour. Machines from 81 to 36
inch cylinder $1,000 per hour. Ma
chimes from 26 inch and smaller cyl
inder $1,000 per hour.
Whereas, the crops in Ward Coun-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-08
CHAMPLIN BACK FROM Ma
TIONAL DEMONSTRATION
Minot's Representative Says That
This City Has Fair Chance of
Getting Next Years National
Demonstration if One is Held.

O. M. Champlin, who represented
the city Of Minot ats the National
Tractor Demonstration at Salina,
Kan, last week, is home and he brings
back glowing reports of the meet. Sa-
lima is a city the size Of Minot and
10000 people were entertained there
during the demonstration. 1t is estl-
mated that the visitors spent mil
lion dollars in Sa,ina. Mr. Champlin
attempted to secure the national DEM
onstration for Minot for next year,
and received good deal of encourage
ment, but the board is not certain
that another demonstration will be
held until the close of the war. Mr..
Champlin assured the board that Mi
not could care for the crowd, told
them about the immense high school
auditorium that is practically COM
pleted and pointed out that there is
plenty of good virgin soil for such
demonstration. Salina furnished
tract of about 5000 acres. Salina has
made a bid for the meet next year and
so has Wichita and Hutchinson, Kan,
and Freemond, Neb.
"You cannot use language too
strong to describe the demonstration"
Mr.. Champln said. "Henry Ford and
son, Mccormick of the l. H. C. and
many other notables were there.
There were Representatives. from
Russia, France, Italy, Cuba, the agri-
cultural college Of California, bankers
from New York City, and many others
present"
Mr.. Champlin said that he never
wants to go to hotter place than Sa-
lima, however, the thermometer reg
istering from 100 to 116 degrees all
the time he was there.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-08
GEORGE GASSMAN DIES FROM
GUN SHOT WOUND
Twenty-one Year Old Son of H. c..
Gassman Mortally Wounded While
Hunting Rabbits and Died
Sunday.

George Gassman, aged 21 years,
son of H. G. Gassman, one of Ward
county's highly respected pioneers
was mortally wounded last Friday ev-
ening, while hunting jack rabbits four
or five miles west of the city, dying at
local hospital Sunday. George was
out alone and while he was too weak
when found to say much about the ac-
cident, it is believed that the gun was
accidentally discharged while he was
pulling it thru a fence. The full
charge of the gun entered his body
under the left arm, tearing away the
muscles and shattering the shoulder
blade and ribs on that side. Some of
the shot entered the lung and the rest
of the muscles of the back, none of
the shot coming out. George was close
to the road and hailed two autos as
they passed, but they evidently thot
he was fooling for they paid no at
tention to him. He finally attracted
the attention of the third auto driver
and was brot to the city where the
wound was dressed. He was so weak,
however, from the loss Of blood, that
he could not survive.
George was fine manly fellow and
leaves a host of friends who sincerely
sympathize with his father, mother
and other members of the family.
The funeral was held from the Pres
byterian church Tuesday and the re-
mains inferred in Rose Hill cemetery.
The services were in charge of Rev.
w. C. Hunter and the funeral was di-
rected by J. D. Van Fleet & Co.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-08
EXCITED AS FANS,
N. ID. SOLDIER SAYS
Glitter of Bayonets and Advance of
Men Thrills Mandan Boy at
the Front.

Mandan, N. D., Aug. ga vivid de-
scription of battle scene in France
In which Americans participated, is
contained n a letter received by hs
father from Private Ralph Cartwright,
of Mandan.
Private Cartwright declares in his
letter that he held a point of vantage
overlooking the field of battle when
the Americans moved forward to at
tack.
THE glitter of the bayonets and
steady advance of the troops march
ing as though on parade, was the most
wonderful sight that have ever wit
nessed," writes Cartwright.
Smoke Obscures View.
"Tanks slowly crawled up out of
The valley and moved on with the men.
A smoke screen obscured part of the
field just as the troops disappeared
into the woods and over the crest of
a hill. At one place the men began
TO encircle a point of woods and sever
al tanks moved up and in all probab-
ility cleaned out machine gun nest.
After an interval that seemed like
ages line of men began coming back
in Indian file over the crest. My first
thought was that our men had been
defeated, and that these were the de-
featcd soldiers passing back. After
studying several Of the groups l no.
ticed that there was only an OCCASION
al CLINT of steel, and came to the cor
rect conclusion that they were from
the enemy lines, men who had learned
the word 'kamerad.'
"Stretcher bearers began to come
and go, and little pairs of men began
80 move slowly back, carrying wound
ed soldiers.
Excited as Ball Fans.
"Just ahead in the foreground were
some troops in support and at times
they appeared to be tense with eX,
citement, looking for all the world
Hike baseball fans with the score tied,
two out and the pinch hitter at bat
in the last of the ninth.
"A shell would strike near them and
not a soldier would be in sight. Five
minutes later the entire parapet
would be again lined with spectators.
In other words, you can't keep cur
ious man down.
During the entire attack the air
planes encircled the field constantly.
Once an enemy machine, disguised as
a French fier, slipped through the
allied aerial defense, but ne was
quickly recognized and downed.
"The Yankees are certainly worry
ing the Heinies, for to him we are an
unknown quantity and don't play the
game according to the German book
Of Hoyle."
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-08
HARRY WALKER DIED
Well Known Salesman Passed Away
Monday Following Injuries Re-
ceived in Auto Accident
on July II

Harry Walker, we11 known salesman
for the Gamble Robinson Co., passed
away at local hospital Monday after
noon at o'clock as a result of in
juries received in an automobile ac-
cident on July II. Mr.. Walker was
returning from Velva at that time,
when he met an auto load of joy
riders who were returning from q
dance and they were in such a con-
dition that he decided to give them
the road. In getting back onto the
road, his auto overturned and the
muscles of his knee were cut by the
windshield. The accident took place
near the Shilling farm three miles
east of Sawyer and Mr.. Walker was
compelled to walk about a mile to a
farm house for help. He was brot to
the hospital in Minot and it was found
that his knee was in bad shape. The
knee pan was exposed. Drainage
tubes were put in and he was able to
be out within a short time, but infec-
ton set in and he was compelled to
return to the hospital. The leg was
amputated Monday afternoon, but ow-
ing to his weakened condition, he
passed away without regaining con-
sciousness.
The funeral was held from the Pres
byterian church Tuesday afternoon,
hundreds of friends paying their
tribute of love and respect. Mr..
Walker was member of Minot Lodge
No. 1898 B. P. o. Elks, and the Mi
not Council U. c. T. A large num-
ber Of members of these orders at
tended. The members of the w. R
C.. were also out in body. A very
comforting sermon was preached by
Rev. VIM. C. Hunter and trio con-
sisting of Mesdames Grimmer, Nc
Lean and Bemis sang appropriate
numbers. The remains were inferred
in Rose Hill cemetery.
Mr.. Walker would have been 81
years Of age in September. He. was
called for the August draft and would
have left for the cantonment within
a short time. He was born at Wah-
peton, N. D. and came to Minot about
twelve years ago. He is survived
by his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. H
Walker, one sister, Eva and two broth
ers, George the we'll known Minot
florist, and Clarence. He is also sur
vi, ed ly his wife, wno;, mother, Mrs
Annie Walker Of Dogi-r N. D. was
here to- attend the funeral.
The death of Mr.. Walker is "a sac
blow to the members Of the family
and to his many friends. He was a
model young man in every respect
and his departure has left void
that can not be filled.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-08

ty vary in localities, it would be i'm
possible for this body to set fair
price by the bushel.
Therefore the hour system is the
only system that will be fair to all
concerned.
1t is agreed that should any thresh-
er break the foregoing rules that for
each offense, such thresher shall pay
$4,000 to the Ward County Red
Cross.
The following wages to be paid;
For harvest $3.50 per day; for thresh.
ing $3.50 per day; bundle teams and
wagon $3.50 per day.
Be it further resolved that these
resolutions be published in State and
County papers of North Dakota, and
that copy of same be posted on
side of separator.
All state and count papers, please
copy.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-08
Lieut.. Pence Ready to Sail

Lieut.. J. R. Pence, brother Of Dr..
R. w. Pence, is now located at Allen,
town, Pa, Base Hospital No: 80, and
his company is entraining for over
seas duty. Undoubtedly he will go
across within a few days. Mrs.
Pence will remain with him until he
leaves. Lieut.. Pence is in the Me-
dical Corps and has specialized on X
Ray work.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-08

Miss Anna Cantwell of the Novelty
Shop left. Thursday of last week for
the east to purchase her fall and win
ter stocks of merchandise for this
popular store. Miss Cantwell expects
to be gone for possibly 80 days: :,
Marvin Solien Of the New York
Department Store left Sunday for the
eastern markets. He will visit the
Twin Cities and Chicago and may go
on to New York if necessary in or
der to secure some lines.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-08
John A. Shea Passed Away.

John A. Shea, aged II years, died
Thursday night at the home Of his
son, l.. B. Shea, two miles east OF
Burlington. The funeral was held
Saturday afternoon at the chapel Of
the J. 3. Van Fleet & Co. undertak-
ing parlors, Rev. VIM. c. Hunter
preaching most comforting sermon
The remains were inferred in Rose
Hill cemetery.
Mr.. Shea came to Ward county
about Is years ago and homesteaded
12 miles south of Minot. He fought
thru the Civil war and covered him
self with glory. He was an especially
fine old gentleman and hundreds OF
friends sincerely mourn.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-08
F,em ming:Watson Nuptials.

Antonia Flemming, daughter Oh
Mrs. Frank Flemming of Foxholm,
and Willard Watson Of Clarion, Ia,
were united in marriage at St. Leo's
church this morning at 10 o'clock,
Row Father Viau officiating. MISS
Martha Flemming, sister OF the
bride was her attendant, while Alva
Watkins was best man.. Inc gloosnl
expects to be called in the next dra1t
and the happy couple have made ar
rangements to spend few weeks VS.
;tine relatives in the city and at Fox
holm. and then will go to Iowa, where
the proom's parents reside.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-08
OF for the Grand G. A. II. EIncamp-
ment

Minot G. A. r. and w. R. c. men,
bers and their families have either
departed for Portland, Ore, for the
Grand Encampment, or will leave the
first of the week. Those scheduled to
attend up to today are: E. Ellison,
Jasper Baker, Mrs. Bragg, Rev. and
Mrs. w. C. Hunter, Sarah l.. Thomas,
Mrs. Minnie E. Oesch, Mrs. c. +.
Truax and son Raymond, Matthias
Harrison and Mr.. and Mrs. G. d. COL
cord.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-08

auto which was at the farm that night
and thru the Secretary Of State, it was
learned that the car belongs to d.
Larson, of Velva. He will be summon
ed to appear as a witness. The next
day pitcher half full of whiskey
was found in the barn and case Of
whiskey in the weeds near the house.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-08-08
Annual Burns Picnic

The annual picnic of the Minot
Burns Club will;be held at Wildwood
Park on Friday, August 16, 1918, at
2 o'clock p. m. All members are cor
daily invited to be present. The pic
mic will be basket picnic and ladies
are, requested to bring knives, forks,
spoons and plates. An impromptu
program will be given.
w. HETHERTON, President.
B. E. STEWART, Secretary.