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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-26
MINOT and VICINITY

Theo. Miller from near Granville,
has gone to the Pacific coast where he
expects to engage in business.
A. B. Lee, manager of the Ward
Fruit Co., was called to Veroka, Wis,
last week by the death of his brother
in-law.
Mrs. P. w. Myers will leave about
the first of the year for Los Angeles,
for visit. Mr.. Myers will join her a
little later.
Judge Murray Marries Five Couples.
Judge William Murray presided at
the marriage of five couples during
the past week.
Christian Nelson, aged 30, and
Miss Maude Emerson, aged 26, both
of Minot, were married by Mr.. Muir
ray on Dec. IL.
The Eastern Star will give dance
at the Masonic Temple on New Years
night, to which all Masons and their
ladies are invited.
Gustav j. Hansen of kenmare
writes the Independent from, Long
Beach. Cal. He invites the editor out
to pick oranges with him.
Frank Kirkie Of Donnybrook was
in the city Saturday to call on his
brother, Thor Kirklie, Of Tasker, who
is ill at local hospital.
Otto w. Might of Douglas, aged 26,
was married to Miss Valencia Kerr of
that place, the knot being tied secure
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-26
BUY rHrn.| W y .: S BUY THEM
UNFAIR FREIGHT RATES

UNI AIN hElNAll NAL Ed
Minot's commercial life faces ruin
thru a proposed general freight rate
increase that carries with it discrim-
nations that have as their object
the further building up of commercial
interests Of Minneapolis, St. Paul. Du-
luth, Chicago and the big eastern cit
les at the expense of the middle west.
These proposed rates if permitted to
become effective, viii nullify all eff
forts for further immigration to
North Dakota. They will be a great
blow to Minot's jobbing houses, for
they will permit the eastern whole
sale houses to ship merchandise to
western dealers at a less figure than
those at which they can be supplied by
the wholesale houses located in the
west. This of course, is not fair
All that our wholesale houses ask, is
an even break with the eastern con-
Germs and they are certainly entitled
to that. 1t looks to the Independent
as if the eastern houses had brot to
bear some influence on those who are
in charge of freight rates. The Twin
City papers have had not a word to
say about the proposed changes, the
wholesale houses of The east evidently
having seen that the matter be given
no undue publicity. Mtnot and other
western centers are Cup nj the air"
ever the proposed discrimination and
the whole thing is going to be given
. good airing at mass meeting call
cd at the Association Of Commerce
rooms for this evening.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-26
Fred Rush Back From Officers Train.
ing Camn.

Fred Rush is back at his desk at the
Ward Fruit Co., after several months
experience in the U. S. army. Mr..
Rush is perfect physically from his
training and has gained about 20
pounds. When he left Minot, he went
to Camp Lewis, where he was trained
in the machine gun section. Later he
was transferred to the officers train
ing camp at Camp Hancock, Ga. He
has had fine experience and has
seen much of the country, but he has
no hankering to visit Georgia in the
near future. II would not give one
township in Ward equity for what
saw in the whole state Of Georgia." he
says.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-26

A great many men are enjoying
better health this winter as the direct
result of having done considerable
hard work last summer. There was
great shortage Of labor. This coun-
try was at war and any able bodied
man was shamed to remain idle when
the country needed his services so
badly. To wear old working clothes
was considered a badge of honor and
the man who had worn callouses on
his hands while working in the har-
vest fields, proudly displayed the eff
feet of his loyal work. It is to be
hoped that those hands will not be
permitted to again become soft, now
that the war has ended. The man
who keeps busily employed at some
useful task, is all the better citizen
There's going to be plenty of work
for all of us to do the coming year
and the INDECENT man is apt to have a
mighty uncomfortable time, if he at
tempts to shift all of the work off onto
the shoulders Of the willing worker.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-26

The first case of Spanish influenza,
known in North Dakota, developed at
New Rockford, where a marine, who
presumably had not fully recovered
from the disease, visited a few days
before the original epidemic broke out.
The disease became epidemic in less
than three weeks, in all parts of the
state, and to date approximately
seven thousand lives have been lost
from its cause in North Dakota. In
some localities, the disease has abat-
ed, but in other places, it is at it's
worst right now and it will be weeks
before the last of the germs will have
been stamped out. The disease start
ed in China and worked its way to
Europe, attacking the German army,
afterward causing many deaths in the
armies Of the Allies. It finally found
its way to Spain, hence was called the
Spanish influenza. The proper name
for it would probably be the Chinese
influenza. The disease was brot across
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-26
Y hv Mr.. Murray on Dec IL

ly by Mr.. Murray on Dec. IA.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C. Smallwood ant
son Vaughn, and S. w. Bond, arrived
in Los Angeles, CAL, last week, where
they will remain until spring.
Otto R. Casperson, aged 20, was
married to Bertha T. Padlar, aged
81, the ceremony being performed al
Burlington Monday evening, by the
Judge.
Halger Nelson, aged "a, of Ken.
Peterson, IS, of Norma, N. D. They
We're married by the Judge in this
city Dec. 20.
Mrs. Louis Muhs submitted to a
very serious operation at st. Joseph's
hospital Monday morning and at this
writing her condition is said to be
quite satisfactory.
Forest Rice, sheriff elect of Noun
trail county, is in Minot today enroute
home from Bowbells where he was
called by the illness of his son, VINO
became i'll while visiting at his aunt's
home.
c. C. C. Willis, formerly of Ward
county, writes the Independent from
Bassingham, Lincoln, England, where
he is now living with a sister. Char
lie sends us eight shillings for the In
dependent.
Robert Rowan, of Cut Bank, Mont,
spent Christmas with his mother,
Mrs. Jane Rowan, and with his chill
dren who are living with her. Bob is
one Of the pioneer Ward county boys
and has a host of friends here.
H. o. Jorgenson, who conducted the
Gem Meat market at Berthold for
about a year, died at his home in
Starbuck, Mimi, from meningitis fol-
lowing the influenza. His wife is a
sister of Mrs. John Severson of Des
Laos.
Lowell, son of Mr.. and Mrs. F. E.
Holmes, north Of the city, who has
been in, the military service for long
time, did not get an opportunity to go
to France, on account of an accident
which he sustained last March while
training in Philadelphia. He will
never be strong again.
Miss Blanche Lynch, after spending
several weeks with her parents, Judge
and Mrs. John Lynch, will return to
Grand Forks Monday. Miss Lynch has
been employed on the reportorial staff
of the Grand Forks Herald for several
years. She is one of the very best
paper women in the state.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-26
HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES.

The sale given by the Minot High
school girls last Friday afternoon
proved big success. 1t was started
in the assembly room by auctioning a
large basket of candy, which was do
mated by one Of the girls and which
sold for $3.50. There were several
booths on the first floor, consisting
of beautiful hand work, and others
with different kinds of candy. The
girls had no difficulty in selling the
articles, as everything was disposed
Of in few minutes. The total sales
amounted to $51.4 The money will
go to the Athletic association to be
used as they think best.
A large number of the girls turned
out last night to the basketball prac-
tice and showed great deal Of spir-
it in their playing and very promis-
ing team is expected this year.
A High school dance was given last
Friday evening at the Sons of Norway
hall. About twenty couples were pres
ent and everyone enjoyed a very
pleasant evening.
A large mass meeting was held in
the new auditorium last Tuesday.
Christmas songs were sung and
speeches were made by Supt. White,
Roy. Bowker and Edward McGahan.
Supt. White gave an interesting talk
on Christmas Spirit and the New High
School. Roy Bowker, who has just
returned from England, gave an ac-
count of his experiences there and of
his trips over and back. Edward Nc
Gahan took the school annual, The
Searchlight, for his subject After
the songs and speeches, yells We're
given and the meeting was closed by
short talk from Mr.. Newcomer, our
principal.
Next Friday evening the High
school basketball team will play the
Alumni in the Central School gym.
An admission of Is cents will be
charged and the public is cordially
invited to attend.
After the game social affair is
planned for the High School students
but it will not be announced for GER
tain until a later date.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-26
sECOND SUMMONS
State of North Dakota.

County of Ward
IN JUSTICE COURT,
Before A. B. Dill, Justice Of
the Peace.
l.. II. Kermott, Plaintiff,
Chester H. Crandell, Defendant.
Second Summons"
The State of North Dakota to the above
named Defendant:
BY this second summons herein, you
are hereby summoned and required to
appear before me at my Office, in the
City Of Minot, in said County on the
10th day OF January. 1919. at ten o'clock
A. M. to answer the complaint of the
plaintiff against you who claims that
you are indebted to him in the sum of
$4,000, balance due on rental contract
and demanding certain personal prop
erty disclosed and being in the hands
Of the garnishee J. B. Reed, be applied
to- the payment Of said debt;
And you are hereby notified that If
you fail to appear or answer as above
required, plaintiff will take judgment
against you accordingly.
Given under my hand this 21st day
of December, 1918.
A. b. DILL,
Justice of the Peace.
c.. b. Davis,
Attorney for Plaintiff
Office and Postoffice Address,
MinOt, N. Oak. 12-26-3t
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-26
Minot Marine Tells of Battle With
German Subm arine.

Edward Hoffman, who has been in
the Marines for more than a year, re-
turned to Minot for his Christmas
furlough with old friends. He will re-
turn to Quantico, Va, soon, but hopes
to get his discharge from the service.
he expects to return to Minot to re-
sumo his old position at the Vein
rebe furniture store.
Mr.. Hoffman, while not being sent
across to France, had some very in
teresting experiences. He was sta
toned for seven months on board the
New Hampshire and frequently went
half way across the Atlantic, hunting
for German submarines and acting as
protector to keep the ocean lanes free
of subs for the transports. When the
German UIboats visited the Atlantic
coast, the American "battle-wagons"
were sent out into the Atlantic to
watch for them. Once two or three of
the submarines were sighted and CIV
en- battle. A seven-inch shell fired
from one of the New Hampshire's
guns, was misdirected an went thru a
portfolio Of the Louisiana, killing a
marine who was in the sick bay of
that vessel. The older warships were
considered not as fast as the newer
types and it was thot that the New
Hampshire could show speed Of only
fourteen knots an hour. However,
during the submarine battle, the old
battle wagon showed a speed of %
knots per hour, surprising everybody.
Mr.. Hoffman is disappointed be-
cause he was not sent to France. He
went to the commanding officer and
asked to be sent across. The officer
nearly threw him out of his office and
the next day gave orders that so
many requests were coming from men
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-26

Just as soon as the government took
off the price restrictions for feed, the
price of middlings advanced from
around S27 ton to $48 ton. Minot
dairymen and farmers who have been
buying this feed, could not possibly
protect themselves, for they were per-
mitted to buy ahead for only certain
period, sixty days, we believe and then
they did not dare to feed any of it to
horses. Milk dealers declare that
the price of milk and cream must be
advanced right away or they will be
compelled to go out of business.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-26

who asked to be sent across that no
more such requests were to be made.
The war department simply could not
comply with all Of the requests at
once.
A marine, Mr.. Hoffman says, is
taught many things. For instance,
he has to be proficient in the infantry,
anti-air craft service, sea service, ma
chine gunnery and artillery. He is
one of the best rounded out soldiers.
Mr.. Hoffman looks fine from his ex-
perience in the army but wants to get
back to civil life, now that the war is
over
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-26

The poor old ex-kaiser is said to be
having fearful time. He has cpl
leptic fits, a chronic ear trouble and
is suffering from a nervous collapse.
He's pretty apt to collapse entirely
before the Allies get an opportunity
to adjust the hemp around his neck.
While the remedy might be trif1e
drastic, it would be sure cure for
all of Mr.. Hohenzollern's ills.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-26

the Atlantic, breaking out along the
eastern coast. No attempt was made
to curb the disease at first and the
early patients were placed in hospital
wards. Others soon contracted the
disease and it took only a little while
to convey it to all parts Of the United
States. 1t has taken toll Of more
than 100000.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-26
Firemen Will Give Dance.

The Minot fire department will give
its annual ball at the Anderson block
on the night Of Dec. 81. This is al
ways one Of the city's most enjoyable
social functions. Fifteen of the Mi
net firenen are in the military service
and the public appreciates the good
work Of the organization in general
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-26
Officers Never Lost Noah's Trail.

Pat Heenan, state transportation
officer, was in Minot Thursday.
Speaking of the capture of D. M. Noah
the Ward county murderer, who was
located at Brownsville, Tex, Mr.. Hee-
nan states that after the officers once
got onto his trail they never lost it.
Noah was travelling some and came
very nearly reaching the Mexican
border.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-26

with him in the day coach. Some fell
low, who may or may not have been
detective, guessed what was in the
sack and coming along, walked off
with it. The stockman saw him do it
but was powerless to interfere as he
was afraid of being arrested
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-26
Took Ward County Mans christmas
Tknn~

A Ward county man who recently
took car load of cattle to St. Paul,
stocked up with about SO pints of the
best whiskey he could secure. He put
it in sack and was bringing it back
The Irish standard., 1918-06-08

war until Prussianism is crushed, and
l am not in favor of entering into dis
putes with our President, but believe
we should drop party lines during the
period of the War, and stand A
UNITED NATION.
I favor sound Americanism which
shall give to every citizen living with
in the law, and irrespective of class or
social distinctions, that guaranty of
protection afforded by the constitu-
tion.
When peace does come it must be
based on such principles as will as
sure its permanency. No peace can
be permanent until every individual
affected shall rise to that high stand
ard of patriotism which places the
common good above self interest, and
to this development of pure Democ-
racy pledge myself without reserva-
ton.
Anything that you can conscien-
tiously say for me to your neighbors
and friends will be greatly appre-
ciated.
Very respectfully,
WILLIAM A. CAMPBELL.
Author of the Widows Pension Law,
The Two Platoon Act for the Min.
neapolis Firemen, State Department
for Women and Children and The Alb
sent Voters Law.
Prepared by VIM. A. Campbell, 1917
Plymouth building.
The Irish standard., 1918-06-08

loyal spirit which actuates all of these welfare
projects He active promoter the Kaiser
would like to happen in Americaclass hatred antag
onism to the Government discomfort industrial circles
hampering of activities and general Bolsheviksm His
book the most blasting and most convincing evidence
of his stupidity and dsloyalty Like enne and Trotsky
he does not know what he and does forth
any intelligent Or coherent policy for the alleged
ills which he tries persuade himself others that
the body polite is afflicted with 1t the psychological
moment for the citizens of this deliver mighty
swat upon this motebank and all that he
stands for.
With Burnqust and Wheaton the candidates of the
two great parties of State gubernatoral situation
will be satisfactory and the election will afford posi-
bilities of chagrin disappointment.
The Irish standard., 1918-06-08
Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale.

Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale.
formance of the terms of that certain
Deli ana Pea %adSe a aRh hia w Mife waa as
msnt sit, Realty Company, as mortgagee,
day of March, A. D: 1918, and was filed
for record in the office Of the Register
of Deeds in and fol. the County of Hen
P. NJ, and was duly recorded therein,
in Book 1901 of Mortgages, on page
together with the debt secured tRere:
by, was duly. assigned by said United
States Installment Realty Company,
to IN writing Ry%6esGn BY date
the 9Th day of April. 1918, and recorded
in the office Of said Register of Deeds
o!o,ths on the 18th day Of y May, 1918, at $3.50
cages, on page AL thereof; and
Whereas, me SAID mortgagors have
failed to pay the taxes assessed against
said mortgaged premises as agreed in
said mortgage, the. undersigned has
eaused ca elt11 the sa same to be paid, in the sum
part Of the indebtedness secured " by '
said mortgages; and
-, Whereas, The undersigned A. G.
PlymptOn, assignee of mortgagee, has
elected to and has declared the balance
! unpaid upon said mortgage and the
note secured thereby at once due and
she is authorized to do, at her option,
without notice, upon such default in the
Whereas, There is claimed to be due
| hereof. by reason Of such default, upon
said mortgage and the debt secured
taxes. as aforesaid, the sum Of One
SS/100 Dollars, ($1765:ss), and no ac-
l or OF 1orv hoe 1,1o ~,
stituted to recover said debt or any
Now, therefore, Notice is hereby CIV
in said mortgage contained, which, by
reason of the facts as aforesaid has be-
come operative, and pursuant to the
ed, the said mortgage will be fore
closed and the premises described there
in and covered thereby. and which are
State Of Minnesota. and are described
as follows, to-wit: Lot Ten (10). Block
Two (2), French's Addition to Mime
Register Of Deeds in and for said Hen
n,esepiae county; so'5 will be sold by the sher-
the highest biddsri e FOR pe9S cash, sate at the he
in the City of Minneapolis, in said Hen
the 2srd day Of July, 1918, at eleven
o'clock in the forenoon of said day, to
pay said Indebtedness, together. with
the costs and expenses of said sale and
the sum Of seventy-five Dollars ($75.00l
attorneys fees, as stipulated in said
closure thereof. Said sale will be so
made subject to redemption within one
year from the date of sale, as provided
by law.
~.-'~...''-.-..'-. A. G. PLYMPTON,
T. Assignee Of MortgaEeene ~
Attorney for Assignee of Mortgage, {;
217 Plymouth Building,
June 8-15-22-29. July 6-13.
The Irish standard., 1918-06-08

with the proverbial grain of salt witness
wfuy suppresses part of the truth may be guilty
Of perjury who tesfes falsely This principle
applies even cogently presents facts to
the press which deal with public matter which
Whole community is Interested It is fairly presumed that
such writer Will deal impartally and fairly with the
situation This duty he to the press and the pub
lie as we'll as to his conscience. When as in
instance the subject is of national concern
unpaotic to msrepresent by silence suppression
what purports be fair presentation of the case the
news and enterprises of the knights of Columbus who
stand on an equal official footing with Y. NJ. C. A?
MI Els as every student of history knows,
far wide OF the mark in asserting that Y NJ c. A.
THE" agency named by the Government to take care
OF the recreaonal interests the soldiers On the
contrary, the X of Q. is similar equally official
mission, and we are at loss to account for Mr. Ellis
grossly inaccurate and unfair matter
His letter bears the date April 20, While back as
January there at least K. c. welfare
ings in full operation The locations given on
account of the censorship Christmas was cee-
brated in of them by Rev. G. C. Van Goethen who
writes that he sat nine and onehalf hours in
fessiona Christmas and Christmas morning Surely
this excellent priest must be deceivng himself
public because the Reverend Ellis found trace of such
buildings in his panoramic survey of the terrain.
nothing but Y. NJ G. A. huts although informed that
the sign Cali Are Welcome is conspicuous red white
and blue each of the K of c. Possibly they
were camouhaged to the vision of the religious rambler
who ought to provide himself with accommodating
and larger lens when he another survey
of the religious welfare work.
Rev. Ellis "story" is but many similar newspaper
Stories that daily printed from "over there" that
will not bear the test of careful consideration analysis
Let not swallow them whole, without inspection
and scrutiny.
The Irish standard., 1918-06-08
TENTH DISTRICT CONGRESSMAN.

Fred D. Mcilen is of the Republican candidates for
Congressman in the Tenth District includes large
section of the City of Minneapolis is native son of
Minnesota and graduate in the law department the
State University Since his graduation he has been
praccng lawyer in Hennepin county and other counties
of the State He holds high position profession
in which he has achieved distinction success while
brothers we'll the high regard of District and
Supreme Court Judiciary the bar is without
blemish and his relations with his clientele with the
general public have been highly satisfactory Though he is
now seeking public office for the first time Mr. has
participated in many community enterprises and activities
and has always been responsive to the duties obga.
tions of American citizenship. No worthy movement
whether of peace has lacked his hearty senti.
mental and substantial support.
In announcing his candidacy Mr. McMiep has we'll said:
Over and above all else consider the welfare
of nation, first last and mes This is the plat.
form on which he stands in his to the his
party for their Endorsement and support Though having
full confidence in the loyalty of his party he regards the
national welfare paramount to the interests and
all parties 1t is gratifying to note the entry of
the type of Mr. McMlen the political field for it at
fords the electorate of the district opportunity insure
faithful intelligent and conscientious representation of
their ideals and judgments regarding the policies
and plans 1t is time when the national call for service
should be needed by all patriotic citizens and it is with
this consideration that Mr. McMen offered himself
as the candidate of his party the solicitation of thou.
sands OF friends and acquantances The District will
be creditaby and competenty at
If the party choice shall fall upon of his sterling
character, probity, and patriotism.