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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-08-28
Crosby Young Man Charged With Is
suing Bad Checks

A warrant has been issued for the
arrest of Melvin Johnson, an alleged
Crosby check artist, who is charged
with issuing two fve-dollar and one
six-dollar worthless checks in favor os
the Grand hotel at Minot. Sheriff SEQ
field left Wednesday for Crosby for
the young man.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-08-28
independent Editor Sfanc'orel

IndeDendent EditOr Siandnrei
Donnybrook Courier: As far as we
know Editor Colcord of the Ward
County Independent is the first Ward
county editor to take ride in an acr-
oplane He tells in last weeks paper
of a trim he took with Aviator Jacob
son. What puzzles us is bow the, ma.
chine could manage to rise from the
ground after Colcord got into it.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-08-28
Colored Woman is Found Guilty.

Rena Manning, colored, whose joint
in the western part Of the city was re-
Gently raided by Deputy Sheriff Van
.denoever and large quantity of poor
liquor found under the floor, was
found guilty Of running a common nui-
sance in county court. She must spend
80 days in the county Jail and paw a
fine Of 5000 and $40 costs. The prem
ises will be locked
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-08-28
Wheat Averaged 2olz Bushels.

Walter Lacto, a farmer residing
near Rice Lake, % miles southwest of
Minot, threshed wheat that averaged
20h bushels per acre the best report
ed this year. The threshing was done
by Peter Zethrin.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-08-28
No Mirot Celebration Sept. /.

tEV ~. sER0N N.-F'-E7L q I'E'4L K7SP1' I.
The labor unions will hold no cele-
braiton in Minot on Labor Day, Sept.
l, inasmuch as practically every Mi
not Union viii send three delegates to
Fargo that day where an attempt will
be made to launch the new labor par
tV in North Dakota.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-08-28

Minot next Monday, Sept. /, in the,
avening and will remain here all day
Tuesday giving demonstrations. The
rderendent learns that very large
crowd of farmers will come - the city
that day to see the demonstration
which pertains largely to the work of
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-08-28

Ill From Heaving Heavy Spit Balls.
DAD Powell was confined to his
bed Wednesday, the result of over ex-
ertion at the time he pitched an in
ming in Sundays ball game, according
to information given out at the coun-
ty judges Office
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-08-28

III. B. Valentine Will Hold Farm Sale.
H. B. Valentine from near Des Lacs
was in the city Tuesday making ar
rangements to hold closing out farm
sale on Sept. 12. Mr.. Valentines
health is not good and he is compelled
to quit farm work. Complete sale no.
tice will appear in next weeks issue of
the Independent.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-08-28
90 A RID ORD e r E d
TO SHOW eau S e.

Bismarck, N. D., Aug. 27.-The su-
preme court this morning issued an or
der prohibiting Judge j. M. Hanley
from conducting hearing on behalf of
Kositzky and Attorney General Lang
er on an order to show cause why an
audit Of the workmen's compensation
bureau accounts and books should not
be made. The supreme court issued
new orders to show cause when Judge
Hanley has jurisdiction.
Bismarck, N. D., Aug. 27.-Judge
J. NJ. Hanley, of the Sixth judicial
district, acting for Judge w. L. Nues-
sic Of the Fourth, who is out of town,
issued on petition of State Auditor
Kositzky an order directing the work.
mems compensation commission to
show cause why it's books should not
be opened to the state auditor for in
spection. The order is returnable this
morning, when arguments will be
made before Judge Hanley sitting in
chambers here.
State Auditor Kositzky contends
that the North Dakota statutes make
it his duty to examine the books of
every department of the state gov
ernment which collects or disburses
moneys. The compensation commits
sion has the collection and disburse-
ment of the workmen's insurance
fund, now in the neighborhood of a
half-million. Commissioner Wehe
some time ago served notice on Ko-
sticky that he would not be permitted
to examine the books Of the board.
Kositzky made formal demand Mon
day, and was refused.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-08-28
Atty. Stenersen TO Open Offices in
New Jacobson Block.

Attorney Y. z. Stenersen and john
E. Greene have dissolved partnership
by mutual consent and Br. Stenersen
will open law offices in Room Of the
new jacobson Block the first of Sep
tember.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-08-28

"A heavy rain fell in the vicinity Of
Glenburn today and light showers fell
this afternoon in Minot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-08-28

visit This City
Witness the
ration.
ISs Of various
will arri~t in
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10
WINTER HAVEN TO HAVE
NEW sl5ODOO HOSTFLRY

Winter Haven, May 9 .-Winter Ha-
ven will soon begin work on the new
S150,00O hotel TO be erected On the
corner of Sixth street and Grand
avenue. A meeting was held Tuesday
evening in the board Of trade room1
and a subscription Of over $4,000
was made, the largest indiyidua'
subscription being given by w. F.
Boyd, the sum of $4,000. Others pres
ent subscribed $1,000 and $4,000. En-
thusiasm filled the air and every man
present agreed it was the first thing
the city needs to keep abreast Of the
times. other hotels are also plan
ming to make improvements this sum
mer to accommodate the tourists next
season.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10

1t was just fifteen minutes from the
time the business houses of the city
closed up at 1900 O'clock today un-
Ill the fire whistle sounded the tidings
that Lakeland had again responded
fully to the call of patriotism by
meeting her quota for the Victory
loan. 1t had been decided that bust
ness should be entirely suspended at
noon until Lakeland had gone over"
and in consequence the patriotic mer-
chants and business men closed their
establishments; but they had hardly
gotten their doors closed when the
triumphant blasts of the whistle gave
them permission to reopen.
Last evening about $4,000 remained
to be raised, and Rotarians met for
the purpose Of making grand effort
to raise this amount today. These and
others have been working like beav.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10
Lakeland Went over Top
Within IS Minutes After
Stores We're Closed

crs all day, and by noon 1t was ap.
parent that when all the returns were
in the full quota would be subscribed
At 1915 it was considered the goal
had been reached, and the whistle was
sounded accordingly.
Chairman E. N. Good is much
gratified over the happy elimination
Of the campaign, and he was given
Loyal and patriotic assistance ty nu
merous public-spirited gentlemen,
who have given much time and eff
fort to the campaign. The ladies al
so did nobly In the matter, under the
leadership of Mrs, Edwin R. Schur-
man, who was local women's chair
man. The ladies raised about $4,000
which is very fine showing for
them.
1t is hoped this is the last Liberty
loan but if there must be more Lake
land will cheerfully respond with hel
part.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10
LEWIS LANG MOUNTS
SKIN OF LARGE BEAR

Lewis Lang, the taxidermist. has
Just received the skin OF big black
bear killed by E. c. Hancock near
his place.
The skin measures full six feet ant
the animal that inhabited 1t must
have weighed some $50 pounds, ac-
cording to Mr.. Lang.
Black bear are common In this
section, Mr.. Lang says. and have
been seen no further away from Kis
since than Shingle Creek He has
mounted a number of skins that
measure eight feet--Kissimmee Co
zette.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10
An Appeal to Methodists

The great Centenary Campaign VIII
reach the date Of elimination May To-
when $35,OOO,OOO will be subscribed
by our church for the reconstruction
and evangelization of the world
We have only one more week Ill
which to complete our organi"atioh
and receive instruction for the WORK
Of the Big Drive. We appeal 10 eV-
cry member of the First Methodist
church to attend both services for the
hext two Sundays, Matters pertain
ing to this campaign of vital import
ance will be presented at these serV'
ices and every member and attendan
upon this church should be present
Be sure to attend both services Ma!
IL and May 1S.
l.. D. LOWE, Pastor.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10
.InSociety
Marriage of A. C. Hooks
To Miss Nell White
SOlemnized Tuesday Evening

A wedding of cordial interest to the
many friends of the contracting par
ties was that of Mr.. A. C. Hooks,
of Lakeland, and Miss Nell White,
of this city, which was solemnizcd a.
9 o'clock Tuesday evening at the resi-
dence Of the brides uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. White, on
Haines street, west. Only the rela-
tives of the bride and a few friends
were present to witness the ceremony
which was performed by Rev, W. G.
Norton, pastor of the First Methodist
church.
The bride is one of Plant City's
most highly esteemed young women,
and favorite among a large circle of
acquaintance. For some time she
was identified with the Plant City
i Mercantile Company, also other mer-
camille establishments here, and her
pleasing personality and charming
manner have earned for her the sin
cere esteem of large circle of &C.
quaintances, all of whom will unite
in wishing for her all the happiness
that she deserves.
Mr.. Hooks has for some years beer
in the employ of the Atlantic Coas
Line railroad, and recently hal
earned his promotion as conductor
His run has, for some time, been be
tween Lakeland and Tampa, and HI
has a host of friends here and else
where who will be interested to lear
Of his marriage and will extend con
gratulations and best wishes, Mr.
Hooks is delegate to the convention
OF the Brotherhood of Railway Train
men which meats at Columbus. Ohio
and the couple left at 9;45 o'cloc
I Tuesday evening, via the Atlanti
! Coast Line, for that city They wi
also visit Cincinnati and other points
9 and upon their return, about mont
: hence, will make their home in Lake
land PLANT City Courier.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10
H. R. Woerz Died
Today After
Long Illness

Mr., H. R. Woerz, originally from
Canton, South Dakota, but for the
past ten years resident of florida,
died about noon today at the Lake
View Sanatarium aged 76 years, af-
ter an illness covering a period of
about two years,
Mr. Woerz owned nice farm az
Winston, and spent much Of his time
pleasantly engaged thereon For the
past year or more he had boarded at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs G, j. Will
liams on West Lemon street, He
leaves to mourn his loss besides nu
merous friends, a devoted son. Mr.. H.
r. Woerz, Jr., president Of the Still
water National Bank, of saltwater,
Mimi. The latter surrounded him
with every comfort and care, the best
medical attention. including trained
nurse, giving him every attention for
the past several months since he has
been in an enfeebled state,
The body is being prepared for
shipment to his old home In South
Dakota, where the deceased will be
placed to rest by the side Of his wife
The sympathy of his Lakeland friends
goes out to the son in this hour d
sad bereavement
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10

Sd u s. OFFICIAL WAR FEATURE FILMED THE SIGNAL
CORPS FOR THE GOVERNMENT
All scenes Taken by cameramen Some of Whom Were Killed
ton Order to Give America These Wonderful History Pictures
Thousands of Troops Fighting
Authentic Official War; Which Give You
Entire New Conception Of Overwhelming Magnitude
FRONT" SEAT IN THE THEATRE OF WAR;"
See Foch and Perchng historic Versailles
See the Yankee fier bring down a German Plane!
See the fighters at ChateauThierry and on Pave
See Destroyers drop on Uboas somewhere
in the Alantc
See the teale o proclaims the execution of sub
marnel
You will want the impressive pictures of Yankee bows
action!
You are permitted TO follow them the time thew
ooard the transport for "a the zero bou whom
they go over the top at four in the morning!
the signal Corps photographers thrilling scenes at
brilliant victories of the one command
You them hurting hndgrenades moppng IN the erman
Of German literally clog the roads
far you
You see these nmb destroy Under Four Flags onn;r
depth bombs lurking Uboas terrific explosion sends the
" s"oo'hs sSInsn. Observation-Disclosures
water shooting skyhgh mighty fountain You see the most n
markabe smoke screen which bs ships from view and makes
detection to impossible
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10

The Baptists closed the tent meet
ing last night which has been In
progress on North street and Lincoln
avenue. There were eighteen who
united with the church The tent
has been moved back on the lot near
the church where Mr. Entzminger
will speak to men only at IL o'clock
tomorrow.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10
Polk Co Wants
Her Share OF
Road Monies
Barlow, Fla, May s, 1919,

Editor Telegram: The following is
q copy of resolution which was
adopted by the Board of County Com
missioners at their meeting here last
Tuesday at the suggestion Of Barlow
Board of Trade.
The passage of this resolution is
asked because Polk county is paying
to the state in automobile licenses
$4,000 to $4,000 per year and this
money is being spent in other coun-
ties and not in Polk We are ad
vised at the Office of the county com
missioners that only $4,40352 has
come back to Polk out of the entire
license money paid in last year and
this year, and this was gotten only
by the County Commissioners agree
ing TO put with 1t an equal amount
towards construction of the road from
Frost Proof to the DeSoto county
line. The chairman of the State
Highways Commission lives in De
Soto county.
This is manifestly unjust and w
take II that you are just as interested
as we are in having PoIk's none,
kept in Polk county for use In tn,
maintenance OF her own roads or TO
the building of more roads Won
you therefore join with us, editcriall,
and otherwise, in calling on the Leg
stature TO pass such an act. anl es
recially on our representation to urg
! The passage of such an act?
We are going further than tn
County Commissioners and calling OF
our delegation TO have passed reso
luton calling on the State Highwa'
Commission for an accounting Of TIL
money received from automobile Ii
censes showing first the amount o
automobile. license money collected
from each county in the state: sec
end. showing the amount of r,oney
expended in each county from thi'
fund; third, showing the amount O
money remaining in this fund. avail
able, to the credit of each county.
| BARLOW BOARD OF TRADE,
j. Forrest Caldwell, Secretary
The resolution follows:
Whereas, In view of the fact tina;
Polk county has spent about two mil.
lion dollars ($2.OOO,OOQOO) for the
construction of asphalt roads, and has
received only four thousand four
hundred three and 52-100 dollars
( tS44O3.52) in return for building and
4 maintaining her system of roads. this
i amount being spent on roads in the
extreme southeast portion OF the
county leading to DeSoto county. and
in order TO get this amount tho coun-
ty had to spend an equal amount:
! Now, therefore. be It resolved
That we. the County Commissioner
of Polk county, do hereby request
cur senators and representatives in
the present session of the state iegis
iature to introduce and diligently
work for the passage OF such an act as
will allow Polk county to collect and
retain her own automobile licenses.
+ On roll call those voting in the af-
irmative were; Flanagan, Robinson
Durranee, Mann and Sloan.
Those voting in the negative we're
None. All present.
need to put up with small openingr.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10

AT Dunnellon a couple of days ago
pr, Baskin and Mr.. d. B. Kibler
We're struck by lightning, but very
fortunately were not severely in
!ured. They were sitting in shed
IN melon patch, and suddenly out
OF perfectly clear sky bot Of
lightning struck the shed. DIR. Baskin
was struck on the forehead and Mr..
hlbler on the back OF the neck and
ooth were momentarily stunned but
they suffered no great inconvenience
rom their exciting experience, which
might so easily have resulted disas-
rously.-0cala Banner.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10

Captain E. L. Bouchard and son.
Mr Marion Bouchard, left today, the
|brmer for Washington, d. c., and
|he latter for New York City. Cap
hahn Bouchard has been or leave OF
absence of month with his family
here, and Marion goes to New York
10 accept a position with an electrical
establishment.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10

The Woman's Missionary Society oil
the First Methodist church wishes
to thank Mr.. l.. G. DeMilley, man
ager of the Lakeland Ice Co., for Ice
delivered free of cost to the Miscion-
airy Conference each day, and to Mr.
Mckay, OF the Mckay Furniture Co.
for furniture placed in the Mems
class room for the reception.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10
In Sunday School
Mothers Day: 1000

The First Baptist church plans
great day tomorrow and at
Sunday school expects 1000 IN at"
tendance. There will be special
program in honor of mother and the
baby. Special decorations, musical
program and sermon by Mr.. Entz-
minger.
All mothers invited to come and
bring the baby.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10

Mr. O. n. Downing and wife Of
ort Orange, Fla, friends Of Mr..
md Mrs, Cecil r. Scott, are here on
honeymoon tour which they are
leasantly spending at Mr.. Scott s
ome on Lake Morton Drive.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10

\. 6 F. Smith drove over to In
!, Rocks this afternoon to spend
!, weekend with Mrs. Smith and
4 Frederick, who have been there
week and who remain over for the
ming week,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10

Mr. Elmer c.. F. Baker left Mon
day night for New York, after a very
pleasant visit with his mother, Mrs.
VIM. A. Phillips of North Tennessee
avenue. Mr.. Baker is serving Uncle
Sam in the navy on the .. S. S.
George Washington, on which ship he
has made fifteen trips across the
seas to and from France for nearly
two years.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10
Senior r. Y. p. U. Program

Snbiect-S Sarah the Mother Of the
Children of Promise.
Scripture Reading --l2:l-5'
into Canaan and the Thrilling E3-
periences in Egypt-Frances Straw
Piano solo-Marguerite Owens
Troubles in the Home-D. H. Sloan
The Offering OF an Only Son--Carry
Smith
The First Recorded Funeral-Lottie
Bryant.
A Tribute to Mother-Lester Logan
solo-"My Mothers Prayer BY
Hlanch Johnson.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10

/. p. Murdaugh has been
!. Il, for several weeks but her
! friends will be delighted to
! ,bat she is improving and is
- he up again. Barlow Record
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10

need to put up with small openings.
and little people find It impossible to
fll big ones. II you are growing all
the time, and fitting yourself for the
larger chances, vou need not WORRY
for fear they win fail TO present
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10

\, woman's Auxiliary will meet
=. Presbyterian church on Mon
|. ,f,4rnoon at 4 o'clock. The de.
,ional exercises will be led BY Mrs.
L. Collins.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10

The opportunity that is bigger than
YOU are cannot help you, no matter
how close it comes. To be worth
ANYTHING. a chance must At. Instead
ct slmp'v waiting for your orpo-tun-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10

FOR RENT - Groom uniurhlshe"
house, suitable for two apartments
to party without children. Apply
Miss Emma Robinson, at the Palms
Phone 1856 Green. o'a"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10

COUPLE, no children, want rooms
Prefer rooms for light housekeep'
ing. Satisfactory references Ad-
dress W. B.O., Telegram. $500
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10

LacOnics

" !. Perkins and family are
4 ,,s some time very pleasantly
|r,pen Springs.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10

FOR RENT--6-room well-furmshec
home; modern conveniences. "ia
Fast Orange. Phone 426-BlacK'
seas
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10

FOR sALE-5-room modern bunga-
low, garage and six big bearing or
ange trees. Good location. Price
1000 Easy terms. We have oth-
ers. MARLER & HURN. 500
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10

sTRAYED-Young Brindle bull dog.
bob-tailed and ears clipped. Peward
IL returned to $40 South Iowa
1864
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-10
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Additional
Classified Advertising

FOR SALE OR TO RENT for sou
monthly, fine 7-room furnished bun
galow on South Florida Ave Null
len, Box 419, Lakeland, Fla.
''A sss7
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-27
TODAY

continued from First Page
whether it will keep its ships or
sell them for less than they cost,
it would be interesting, indeed,
if anybody representing the tax
payers should seriously suggest
taking over at an cXtravagant
price, now that times are mot
so good" the privately owned in
ternatiOnal merchant marine ships
that have already paid their
owners more than one hundred
per cent of their cost in high
priced war freights.
Congressman or any other pub
lie official would have to be pref
ty bold to make himself response
bic for this kind of graft at this
particular period.
The people of Newark are cir
culating a petition urging the re
call" that is to say the discharge
from Office, of their mayor.
The mayor Of Newark may be
the most amiable, efficient person
in the world, although some of the
citizens apparently don't think so.
But is there any good reason, in
"a country where any man can dis
charge his office boy or his super
intendent, why the inhabitants of
a great city should not ,be allowed
TO discharge their mayor. or why
the inhabitants Of a State or ma
tion should not be allowed to re-
call their judges, if they are not
satisfied with services rendered?
If you trust an employee to hire
assistants, you trust him to dis
charge them.
If the people are sufficiently
qualified TO hire public officials,
why cannot they be trusted to dis
charge them when dissatisfied?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-27

seas viii be served free to the sol
diers.
CoIored troops will be entertained
at the Minor Normal. Garnet, Dunbar.
Birney. and Phillips schools.
The League OF American PenwOmen
offers refreshments and dancing At
1928 II street northwest from to 6
o'clock this afternoon
The Y. W. g. a. building is open
until 1890 o'clock tonight Young
women with escorts will be welcome
Soldiers are invited TO the central y.
NJ c. \. 1876 G. street.
Three hundred free tickets for the
ShubeTt- GarricG Theater are available to
the soldiers at the War Camp Commun-
ity Service headquarters.
Fifty seats for the soldiers at Gran
dalTs and Loew's theaters also are avail
able at the War Camp Community Ser
vice headquarters.
Volunteers to take the wounded men
back to Walter Reed Hospital should
cali Mrs. Dowell or Mrs. Mayer. Col.
S227.