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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-23
ALBERT NELrON'S ARM
TORN IN MACHINE
Flesh Ground From Left Arm When
Member Became Caught in Belt
Tightener-May Amputate.

Albert Nelson, while operating his
own threshing outfit on the George
Hecker farm four miles west of Mi
not, was horribly injured yesterday
afternoon at three o'clock when his
left arm became caught between the
belt tightener and the pulley of the
machine. Nelson stood for four min
utes while the gradually tightening
of the apparatus tore away his coat
then his shirt, finally eating into the
flesh, tearing the flesh away from
the bones of his forearm, from wrist
to elbow, exposing the bones and
cords. The engine was finally stop
ped and the injured man was brot to
the city by VIM. Ehr and taken to a
local hospital. Doctors are trying to
save the arm, but inasmuch as much
dirt was ground into the torn flesh,
it is doubtful if blood poisoning can
be averted and if this develops the
arm will most certainly have to be
amputated. Mr.. Nelson was very
weak from the loss of blood but stood
the ordeal in nervy manner.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-23
LEAGUE MEMBERS WILL
FINANCE FARGO BANK
Hundreds Come to Rescue of Institu-
ton Closed by State Banking
Board-Plan to Reopen Bank

A large number of members Of the
Nonpartisan League attended big
state rally at Fargo Tuesday, the
principal object of the meeting being
to finance the Scandinavian American
Bank of Fargo, which was recently
closed by order Of the state bank
ing board.
A great many of the farmers bot
stock in the institution, at 500 a
share, planking down the money, re-
ceiving receipt for it, and the stock
to be turned over to them as soon as
the bank is re-opened. An attempt
is being made to finance the bank on
100000 basis and regardless of
what may have been the financial con-
dition of the institution at the time Il
was closed, it is now certain that it
will be we'll financed in the future.
The meeting was attended by Gov.
ernor Frazier and many others from
Bismarck, a special train being run
to Fargo from that point. President
5Townley of the League, ]. W. Brinton
and many other prominent league
men attended the meeting and ad-
dressed the gathering.
Inc cry OIL podru IHe SoSei Iiol
special was:
"On to Fargo, Sons of Toll
And boil the traitors in hot oil.
The TRAITORS" referred to were At.
torney General LANCER, Secretary d
State Tom Hall and Auditor Kositzky
OF course, no attempt was made e
burn anybody in hot oil, but the
leaguers were speaking only hgurat.
lively, meaning hot political oil, ne
doubt.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-23
COLBURN is IRA D.
WIGHT'S SUCCESSOR
Duluth Man Arrives From Parent
House to Accept Management of
Min0t Branch of Stone Ordean-
Wells Company.

S. G. Colburn, who has been con-
nected with the Stone Ordean- Wells
parent house at Duluth for the past
ten years, arrived the first of the week
and is now in charge of the Minot
branch Of this we'll known concern
taking the pla,e of Ira D. Wight, who
leaves this week for Grand Forks, af-
ter ten years residence in Minot, to
accept the management Of the Grand
Forks Overland Co.
Mr.. Colburn is a young man of very
pleasing personality and he is regard.
ed as one Of the very best men avail.
able for the position. His family will
arrive as soon as Mr.. Colburn Sc.
cures suitable living quarters.
Arthur r. Rosenkrans, from the
parent house at Duluth, has arrived t.
accept the position of credit manag
err Of the Minot branch, the manager
now being relieved Of this important
feature OF the business. Mr.. Colburr
and Mr.. Rosenkrans will be valuable
additions to the business life of ou1
city.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-23
ROBINSON REELECTED PRESI-.
DENT OF CURLING ASSOCIATION
Arrangements Made for Big Bonspiel
in January for Entertainment Of
Canadian Curriers'.

At meeting Of the stockholders Of
Tie Minot Curling and Skating Asso-
citation, held at the Elks Home Tues
DAY evening, A. A. Robinson was re-
elected president and Robert M. Ora
ham, secretary. Four directors for a
two-year term were elected as fol-
lows: DR.. j. r. Pence, DR.. A. D. Nc
Camel, r. M. Graham and B. H.
bradford.
The annual meeting was one of the
most enjoyable affairs in the story
of the association. There are sixty
five members of the curling associa-
ton and nearly every member was
present to enjoy the excellent chicken
dinner provided by Custodian o..
past, Rev. P. w. Erickson was chosen
chairman, but after presiding short
time, announced that he had urgent
business elsewhere and tie meeting
was turned over to DR.. A. n. McCan-
mel.
Reports were read by Secretary
Stenersen and Treasurer Frank
Roach, showing that the club
was in very fair financial condition,
but owing to the continued high cost
of doing business, it was decided to
increase The dues to $3.50 a year.
New members will be required to in
vest in one share of stock at sos and
pay SIS additional for the year. 1t was
decided to charge $500 per family for
skating privileges or $500 for the
season for any one member
President Robinson announced that
the stock in the association is worth
70 per cent more than it cost
A perm anent ice committee was Sc
! lected as follows: J. C. Snnallwood
M. F. Mulrov and A. M Thompson
whose duty it was to arrange the
games ana see that the ice is in con-
dition early in the season.
The following skips have been Sc
lected, who will pick their own Kinks
one condition being that at least one
green player be placed on each rink:
A. D. MCDANIEL L. H. Kermott. A. B
Dill, Ben Bradford, A. A. Robinson
c. B. Davis. Fred Ernst, A. J. McCan-
mel, Geo. MCGEE. Mike Mulroy, j. R
Pence, J. F. Smallwood, Bob Barron
Ira Jones, c. A. Edblom and A. H
Kurth. Il,
The ball was started rolling for en-.
tertaining the. Canadian curriers' or
Jan. l, 2Rnd g. Curriers' will be in
vited from Regina, Mooseiaw, Wey
burn, Milestone and North Portal
Sask A cup will be offered for tn.
winners of the Bonspiel.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-23
MANY HERE FOR
Grand Matr0n Clara Warmer Of
Grand Forks Arrived to Assist in
Sch0O1-Many Out.Of-tOwn
Visitors.

The Eastern Star school O. ns.ruc-
ton held in this city on Tuesday ev-
ening brought good many visitors
from the outlying towns. Granville
was represented by Mesdames Hunter
Burr and johnson; Kenmare by Mes
DANES Merit and Clark, the latter
being district deputy up there, and
down here to see how it is done. Der
thold had large delegation, Mes
danes Walther, Shurr, Wisen an
others. Bowbells sent Mrs. Knowlton
Towner sent Mrs. WIKI and Mrs. Jean
McNaughton Stevens.
Grand Matron Clara Warmer
came from Grand Forks to assist the
local district deputy, Mrs. Matte
Truax.
There were two Past Grand Matrons
president, both resident of Minot
Mrs. Aurland and Mrs. Palda.
The Worthy Matrons present were
invited to come up and help put on
the work.
I delightful dinner was served a
$50 p. m. by the members of Venu
Chapter, and the beauty of the ia
bles was only equalled by the bright
faces and pretty dresses of the hand
some young matrons and the sweet
faces of the old friends on whom the
discipline of life has set it's seal.
Venus Chapter exemplified most Of
the work, as the onset Of winter wea-
ther hindered full teams from coming
from the outlying Chapters. But
Berthold put on some of the symbolic
ceremonies in fine fashion, inspiring
the onlookers.
The Grand Matron's address was a
noble tribute to the sacrifice and SER
vice that the Eastern Star owes to tn
communities in which it lives, ant
Mrs. WARMERS life is in itself no
BILE example.
The address of welcome made by
Mrs. Hunter Of Minot was a model
brevity and beauty. The response 0
Mrs. Stevens, Grand Chaplain, an
representing Sylvan Chapter Of Town
err, was full of reminiscent humor.
The instructions that followed tn
work were 50 deep and heartfelt tina
they will surely sink into all hearts
Mrs. Hoover had sick spell tina
alarmed us all, and she had to be
helped out. Two doctors were there
to aid her, and we are glad to hea
she is some better this morning.
The beautiful Temple is credit t
the Masonic brethren of Minot and
Joy to all who use it.
Mrs. Truax, deputy for this eleventh
district, is to be congratulated on tn
success of this school of instruction
and the members Of the school ar
grateful for her admirable executiv
ability.
Nor do we want to forget the beau
tiful basket of Chrysanthemuns pre-
sented to the Grand Matron by Mrs
Carlson, Past Worthy Matron, ant
presently Associate Matron. Mrs
Pence, Worthy Matron of Venus
made delightfully."- quiet, easy, rest
full hostess.
Mrs. Jean McNaughton Stevens
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-23
VALUABLE PRIZES FOR
C0RN.P0TAf0 SHOW
$3.50 in Prizes Offered for Big Show
to Be Held Nov. Is, IA and Is, for
Products Grown in Northwest
ern North Dakota.

The committee on the Corn and Po-
tato Show to be held in Minot Novem-
Der 18th, 14th and 18th, met in the
Association Of Commerce rooms Tues
day and completed the arrangements
Of the coming show.
Five hundred and sixty dollars in
prizes are offered for the best ex-
hibits of all varieties of corn and po-
tatoes grown in this section of the
state.
One of the features of the show will
be a cash prize of 500 offered for
the three best community exhibits.
Fifty dollars for the first, $50 for the
second and 500 for the third. There
has been considerable rivalry already
manifested between the different
communities and indications are that
there will be some strong competition
for the community prize.
Entertainment will be provided for
the visiting farmers and in the after
Moons of the 18th and 18th, several
speakers from the state Extension de-
partment will talk on corn and pota-
toes.
Another feature which will interest
the housewives are some labor saving
devices for the home which will be
on exhibition.
The following premium list was an
nounced:
Best Community Exhibits of Corn
and Potatoes-frst, $50; second $50,
third $40.
Grand Championship open to any
Golden or Yellow Dent-frst $40,
second Sc, third 81.
Northwestern Dent-frst $40, Sec
ond Sc, third 81.
Minnesota 13-first $40, second Sc,
third 81
Minnesota 23-frst $40, second Sc,
third 81.
Rustlers White Dent-frst $40, Sec
ond Sc, third 81.
Dakota White or any other White
Flints first $40, second S., third 81.
Gehu or Yellow Flint-first $40,
second Sc, third 81.
Sweet Corn-any variety--tirst $40,
second Sc, third 81.
Pop Corn-frst $40, second Sc,
third 81
Potatoes-One Peck.
Grand Championship open to any
variety for 10 largest potatoes-frst
SO, second Sc, third 81.
Irish Coblers-first $40, second Sc,
third 81
Early Ohio-first $40, second Sc,
third $4
Early Triumph first $40, second
S., third 81.
Round White Potatoes first SO,
second Sc, third 81.
Long White Potatoes -frst $40,
second S. third ST.
All Other Varieties-frst $40, Sec
ond Sc, third 50.
Special Prize-The Second Nation
al Bank offers a fifty dollar Liberty
Loan bond for the best bushel of po-
tatoes Of any variety.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-23
SAFRIff A.P.SCOFIE[D
GETS An AUTO THIEF
D. of the Trio Who Stole Graham's
NJ Car is in Minot Jail-Recently
Sy Escaped from Huron, s. ID.
Jail and is Bad Man

va 8heriff A. P. Scofield returned from
ttal this afternoon with Robert En-
1T, alias Thos. r. Dillon, alias Art
tdan, one of the three men who
Dle r. M. Graham's new Buick tour
- car Sunday morning. Enhart is
bad man and admitted to the sher-
that he is one of four men who
raped from the county Jail at Huron
Oak. on October IA, after having
IN confined there since June 3 for
ltomobile stealing. He had inform
the sheriff that he was a deputy
eriff from Huron, S. D. but Mr.. Sco-
I'd received only this morning a cir
liar from the Huron sheriff, describ-
e the four men. The description of
80 tailed with that of Enhart per-
city. He has admitted that he
rs in Jail at Huron. One of the other
zen who escaped from the Huron Jail
Homer Parsley, aged %, one Of the
zen who stole the Graham car and
Z1Ao is now somewhere in Canada with
(fe car.
The man Scofeld brot back, was
escribed by the Huron sheriff as a
typical thief, who would steal any
ling from a saddle to an automobile.
II Sheriff ScofieM says that the Can
dian officers and officers from Burke
bounty are hot on the trail of the
ther two thieves who are apt to be
Aught at any time. They were locat-
"a 8 miles from Portal. yesterday
norning, q farmer seeing Buick car
nth front and rear bumpers passing
Dis place. The men had been away
rom Portal five hours, and had evil
ently become bewildered.
4 Enhart informed the sheriff that
lie had nothing to do with the theft
e the Minot car. He said he wanted
% get into Canada and accepted an
Invitation to ride with the other men.
A robe which the thieves stole from
farmers auto in Minot, was located
1t Portal where the thieves had sold
Il for $3.50. Sheriff Scofield brot it
back. It is a fine fur robe with a
horse head picture on the inside.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-23
Plans to Beautify the City.

A. Fraser, Minot architect, who IS
chairman of the city identifying COM
mittee, reported the progress of the
work the committee has done at Mon
DAVIS meeting of the Rotary
A plot Of the city will be made and
suggestions laid out on the map. One
plan is to construct a twenty two
mile boulevard around the entire city
Beautifying Mouse river is one of the
plans.
A Community House for soldiers of
the recent war is another project in
mind. A playground covering and en-
tire block Immediately south Of the
high school building is one of the
recommendations
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-23
Double Surprise.

! A double surprise was held Tues
day evening for Mrs. H. M. Taylor
and little neighbor, Master Johnny
Byrne at the formers apartments in
the Tompkins block to commemorate
the birthday of each. The evening
was spent with music and social inter-
course and the guests presented each
with liberal collection.
Mrs. Taylor's cake was provided
with 25 candles while that Of Master
John had but two.
The guests present were Messrs.
and Mesdames F. J. Trumble, 81. R.
Brewster, Chas. Bartell, and b. L.
Byrne; Mrs. Wennef Of Sawyer, Mrs.
s. Lewis and family, Mrs. Geo. Fos-
ter, Miss Julia Larson, Miss Bessie
Cover. Oscar Rufley fnd G. n. Cor
many.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-23
About Ready for Roosevelt Memorial
Drive.

This is Roosevelt Memorial week
but little work is being done in Ward
county on account of the printers
strike in New York city tying up
much of the printed matter. Litera-
ture must be distributed among the
$500 school children of Ward county
and the drive will soon commence.
Next Monday is the birthday of the
late Col. Roosevelt and the Rotary
club will celebrate it in fitting man
ner at their MONDAY luncheon.
Walter Bond, chairman of the Me.
mortal drive for Ward county, has
been called to Havre, Mont, on bust
ness where he will be compelled t.
remain two weeks, consequently hi
has asked to be relieved
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-23
Miss Eva Taplin Marries Geo. A.
Stevens Of MINNEAPOLIS

The Presbyterian MaDse was the
scene of very pretty marriage when
Miss Eva L. Taplin became the bride
of Mr. Geo, a. Stevens, Rev. P. w.
Erickson officiating. The impressive
ring ceremony being used
The bride was attired in her travel
ing suit of blue tricotine and wore a
large brimmed brown beaver hat with
ostrich trimmings. The bride has
lived in Minot for several years and
by her friendliness and pleasant man
ners has made many friends. She has
been very active in church, Sunday
School and Y. w. C. A. work, serving
as member Of the Board of Direct
ors. and also held positions with the
500 Railway and Globe Gazette Print
ing Co.
Those who attended the ceremony
were Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Taplin, par
ents of the bride, Miss Taplin, SIS
ter, Miss Sandstrom and Mrs. P. W.
Erickson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stevens left on No.
106 and will visit in several eastern
points and also at Weyrhouser, Wis,
the home of the groom's parents.
They will be at home to their many
friends after November 1st, in Mime
apolis, MINI.
The best wishes of a host of friends
go with them.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-23
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs BURN
MORTGAGE ON HOME
IJourgen, Olson, Who Gave Lot for
Home, Made Life Member-Vet-
I eran's Jewel for Treasurer
81 John Ehr

On Tuesday evening, October 21st,
1919, Minot Lodge No 6, Knights of
Pythias held celebration at which
the principal event was the burning of
the mortgage on it's home on South
Main Street. Jourgen Olson, who
more than any one man made the
building of the home possible through
his donation of the lot on which the
building stands, was presented with a
Life Membership certificate, and John
Ehr, who has been treasurer of the
Minot Pythian Home Association
since it's organization and who through
his excellent handling of the finances,
was responsible for the paying off
Of the mortgage, was presented with
Veterans Jewel. an honor which
may only be obtained after twenty
five years of continuous membership
in the order.
Attorney C. B. Bach presided at the
lodge meeting at which the rank of
knight~was conferred on five candi-
dates. After the rank work the
members repaired to the dining room
where banquet of roast turkey with
all the accessories had been prepared
for them. Two hundred members
were present and took part in the fes-
tivities.
Il. After the banquet, the members
again retired to the lodge room where
the ceremonies of burning the mort
gage and the presentation of the hon
I ors took place. Attorney John H.
Lewis presided at this meeting and
filled the position with his customary
ability. c.. B. Bach was introduced
and after giving brief history Of
! ,the events leading up to the prin-
cipal event of the evening proceeded
to burn the mortgage John H. Lew
HI is, with well chosen remarks, then
presented the Life Membership certi-
II fcate to Bro. Jourgen Olson, who apt
" responded. Attorney L. j. Palda
Jr., was then introduced and proceed
ed in his able manner to present Bro
John Ehr with Veterans Jewel, Bro
/ Ehr responding in his inimitable way
Grand Chancellor G. w. Wolbert Of
Williston was then called on for an
address and spoke on the duties Of
n Pythian to the lodge and to his
country as outlined in the ritual.
w. T. Sprake, G.. K. r. S., of Gas.
selton, was presented and after a few
CONGRATULATIONS remarks proceeded tt
present P. G. c., c. B. Bach with q
Past Chancellor's jewel from thu
Grand Lodge. Past G. c., K. N
Wylie Of Williston, who was Crane
Chancellor at the time the building
was erected, was then called on and
very aptly responded. Congratul9,
tory kilograms from sister lodges
were then read after which Bro. E. D
Kelly made an informal talk on <th'
early history Of the lodge as DID Bro
Il John Lynch and Bro. L. D. McGahan
\ Bro. j. j. Walton Of Darlington wa!
then called on and extended congratu
lations on behalf Of that lodge, aftel
which the meeting adjourned.
This celebration marked an epoch II
rythian history In Minot and was ont
vof the greatest celebrations ever HEX
By the local lodge. From 9 lodge o
! .1S1 members and no financial stand
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-23
Billion Will Omen Real Estate Office
in MinOt

J. H. Billion, who has been a resi-
dent of Ryder since 1906 has located
in Minot and will establish real
estate office in the Smart block soon.
H. E. Johnson. Ryder attorney, who is
also locating here. will occupy offices
with Mr.. Billion.
Mr.. Billion will conduct a real es-
tate business, looking after his Ryder
affairs from, the Minot Office Mr.
Billion is highly regarded and men
Of his calibre will find welcome in
Minot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-23
Mrs. Nash Sells Is Foot Building for
So, 900.

Mrs. Nash has disposed Of a 25-foot
South Main street business block oc-
cupied BY the Wardrobe Clothing
Store, to Alex. Stearns, Of Fargo, con-
sideration 100000. The deal wa
closed this afternoon. The building
which is one Of the oldest brick struc-
lures in the city, will either be re.
modelled or rebuilt. Il Is reported
that eventually the block is to be oc-
cupied by the Minot Drug Co.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-23
Burlington Miner Charged With Ser
ious Offense Under Arrest.

John Bobak, Burlington coal miner,
who is charged with serious offense
against fourteen-year-old Burling-
ton girl, returned from Minneapolis
Saturday morning where he had been
in hiding since he got into his diff
Guilty, and has been placed under ar
rest. The warrant was sworn out or
complaint of the girls mother, Mrs
Chinchuck, who operates a boarding
house at mine. Bobak is in the
county Jail, awaiting his hearing.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-23
Miss Blanche Kells Dies in Oregon

Miss Blanche Kells Dies in Oregon
The many friends of Miss Blanche
Kells, daughter of John Kells. prom
inent farmer living north of Burling-
ton, will be panied to learn of her
death which occurred last week at
Portland, Ore, after a lingering i'll
ness from tuberculosis. Miss Kells
left Burlington in July hoping that
the west would prove Of benefit to her
health.
Deceased was most lovable young
woman. She is survived by her faith
err and brother, Henry, who has been
in Colorado for his health for several
months.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-23
Mrs. John Perlicheck Arrested.
4 L

mis-. JOH7T ErIICIIECh, GHF -IIVUTCeU
wife of BURLINGTON miner, who has
been living in Minot, was arrested on
two charges of SANDER. 1t is alleged
that she made statements derogatory
to the character Of two we'll known
women who reside in this city. Mrs.
Parlicheck is in the county jail await
ing hearing. It is believed that she
is insane, inasrnuch as she has made
serious charges before, entirely with
out foundation.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-23
Mamie e. Roberts Becomes Bride Of
Charles A. Army.

The wedding OF Mamie y. Roberts
and Charles A. Amy took place at
1870 .. m. Wednesday at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Balfour, 1T Thir j
street s. W., Rev. P. w. Erickson, pas
tor Of the First Presbyterian church,
using the beautiful and impressive
ring service, performed the ceremony.
The bridal couple were attended by
Flossie McKone and Ben Bitterness.
The bride wore a charming gown Of
blue Georgette and carried bridal
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-23

ing, at the time the building was de-
cided on, it has grown to member
ship of nearly 400 and ranks first in
this domain in size and wealth.; surely
a record of which the members may
be proud and Of which the burning of
the mortgage was it's just reward
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-23
Sky Pilot Wins Air Race

Lieut.. Maynard won the greatest
air race in history when he landed
at Mineola Field, after having twice
crossed the continent in 81 hours and
two minutes, flying time. The total
elapsed time from Mineola Field to
San Francisop was 47S hours and 40
minutes and on the return trip, he
spent SO hours and 81 minutes.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-23
WIN. McDermid Yery nl.

VIM. McDermid, an old time resi-
dent Of the county, is reported very
i'll from heart trouble at his farm
near Logan. Judge Murray was call
ed to his home Saturday night to exc
cute transfer Of all Of his personal
and real property to his wife. In
looking up the records, it was found
that his homestead patent had never
been recorded, altho it was issued in
1906.