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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-23
Herman GOrdon's Son Had
Narrow Escape From Drowning

Narrow Escape From Drowning
As George Beck of Sawyer and F.
A. Bauer Of Max, both jurors at the
present session Of county court were
strolling along the road near the en-
trance to Eastwood Park they heard
cries Of distress from the river which
parallels the road at this point and
and upon investigation discovered that
the little 9-year-old son of Herman
Gordon had fallen into the river and
two small companions after pulling
him out were trying to get the half
frozen youth up the bank but We're
not big and strong enough for the un-
lertaking. The little fellows cloth
ing was frozen stiff. The jurors help
ed the lads up the bank and then as
sisted the lad to his home where his
mother soon made him comfortable
and 1t is probable that no serious
results will follew.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-23
Husbands Death Follows
Close Upon Wife's Demise

Benz. Schroeder received a Telegram
today notifying him that his brother
in-law, Edw. Lehman died today al
Alma, Wis, from Influenza and pneu-
monia. Mr.. Schroeder had just re-
turned from Alma, where he went to
attend his sisters funeral, but left
his brother-in-law feeling much bet
ter. The case is an exceedingly sst!
one, inasmuch as a small son, eight
years Of age, is bereft Of both fathe,
and mother in less than week.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-23
Licensed to Wed.

Licensed to Wed.
Lewis A. Mcleod, 10; Opal Shrivel
10.
Earl E. Goodwin, q; Murial Alice
Is.
!, Walter McGray, SO; Malinda craw'
Ray Nichols, 25; Dora Hoyle, 25.
Y Edward Booth, Sawyer, 26;Mabel 3
Moxness, Bergen, 21.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-23
Influenza Cases at Normal.

Several cases Of influenza have de-
veloped at the Minot Normal school,
tho none of them is serious. The
third story of the dormitory has been
fitted up as hospital with competent
graduate nurses in charge.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-23

Marvin Solein Addresses Rotary Club.
The Minot Rotary club met Monday,
the speaker Of the day being Marvlr.
Solein, manager of the New York De-
partment store. Mr.. Solein read an
interesting paper concerning the aims
of department stores. The Indepen-
dent hopes to publish it in full in an
early issue.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-23
Porter Placed Under Arrest.

VIVeI = I8CeV UttG1SI INIT6SS.
A Smoked lrishman," employed as
porter on q G. N. train, was arrested
Tuesday night just as the train ar
rived. He had in his possession eleven
quarts Of whiskey. He is boarding
with Sheriff Scofeh, awaiting the ar
rival Of the federal authorities from
Fargo.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-23
Melvin Christensen

Back from France
Melvin Christensen, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Christensen from south
west Of Minot, has returned from
overseas Melvin was in the thick
Of the fighting and tells interesting
tales Of his experiences in going over
the top.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-23

lSummer Term for the Afinot Normal.
Pres. Clarke Of the Minot Normal
School, announces that the summer
term, will begin June 3. and last until
Aug. s.. Twelve weeks work will be
offered in addition. This is . fine op-
portunity for students and q campaign
will be made for membership Of 900
for the term.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-23

District Court to Convene Feb. 10.
Clerk Of Court Thos. Henderson will
draw . jury Friday for term of dis
trict court to begin Feb 10. The
jury is to report at 10 o'clock on Feb.
Is.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-23
Mrs. Bertel Jacobson very III.

MS Bertel Jacobson was taken sud
denly i'll az eleven o'clock Wednesday
night aud her condition is very alarm
ing at present. "a doctor and trainea
nurse were called At once and today
Mrs, Jaeo6sm was removed TO Sc.
Joseph's hospital A host Of friends
anxiousg await news Of her irnprove-
ment.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-23


Crab Meat Cocktail
Mixed Pickles Safted Almonds
Esss ttafueans Olives ,.ss3tl i III
Psttage aofsi Chicken a3larrReine ).
Georgia Trout Lemon Butter. 4:
Shoestring Potatoes Is g.oIsi
Roast Young Pig, Parker Farm, /.
Apple Sauce
,.s.f Frozen Tom and Jerry
Roast Young Turkey, Dressing,
.4sAY Cranberry Sauce
.@ Baked Sweet Potatoes
Lama Beans Head Lettuce,
French Dressing
Pineapple Salad
Home Made Apple Pie.
Whipped Cream
Ice Cream Assorted Cake
Camembert Cheese
Bents Toasted Waters
George Won Media, assistant gen
eral manager, acted as teastmaster
and his selections of speakers was ex-
ceNent. The various addresses were
not only of general interest, but they
teemed with information of the ut
most Importance to the dealers anu
will prove Of great value to them
in carrying out their plans for
the 1919 campaign for business.
Up. w. Miller, of Grand Forks, pres.
ident Of the Minot Auto Co, was the
first speaker. He stated that there
is, no question as to the future pros
perity for the dealers. They have
gone thru two or three years of poor
crops and he complimented them o.,
the way they have handled their busi-
ness, displaying unusual grit and re-
sourcefulness. Many of the dealers
who started with the Minot Auto Co.
when they first engaged in business
in 1911 are still with them, proving
that their interests are mutual.
C. NJ. La Rue, of Minneapolis, dis
trict manager of the WHY'S Overland
CO., delivered the main address of the
evening. He referred to The Model 80
Overland which has won so many
friends for the company. The Tol-
edo plant is manufacturing 1900 cars
daily and will be able to take care OF
all demands.
II don't believe that there is a
motor that will equal a knight" Mr.,
4 La Rue declared. He referred to the
two-ton knight motor truck that will
be ready for fall delivery. While the
Overland factory had been turned over
\ TO the government for war purposes,
the management has not been asleep
and has gone right ahead with its
designs.
The sneaker said that North Dakota
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-23
Gulso Writes About Wyoming Oil

Gulso Writes About Wyoming Oil.
C. N. Gulso, former Blaisdell, N. D..
rancher, writes from Thermopois
Wyom., as follows:
The winter here is ideal. and hope
the people of North Dakota are en-
joying little of the fine weather.
Had four inches Of snow, but it has
gone and the streets are muddy.
met A. X. Kiteman this morning
and he was called to Minot by his
mothers sickness. He is running q
sewer and water machine here now,
doing ditch work. Also met J. ].
O'Brien, who has brother, T. w
O'Brien in the employ of the G. N.
at Minot.
The oil busines is about the best
going in Wyoming. The hot springs
are hare and bring in number Of
people from all parts Of the west.
One Of the best buildings on the
grounds was destroyed by FIRE last
week, a building erected last year at
cost Of $4,000.
Understand there are number 0i
ranches out in the mountains, soma
for cattle and some for sheep, but
have not been out in the country yst,
as I am going to the springs every
day. It costs 1 lot to live IN Wyon-
ing as they claim the freight is high
and the graft still higher. You can
see that I think just little Of this
lay out.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-23
.nlNOT AUTO CO.
DEALERS CONVENTION
.Plaas Laid for Big 1919 Business in
4 Both Autos and Tractors-En-
joyable Banquet at the
Leland.

The annual convention Of dealers
connected with the Minot Auto Co
was held in this city Sunday, Monday
and Tuesday.
The dealers include a large nunbe,
of the most prominent automobile
dealers from the territory supplied by
the Minot Auto Co. in the states Of
North Dakota and Montana and the
attendance was large.
The Minot Auto Co. is planning on
& record breaking bushes in their sale
of Overland and Willys-Knight cars
and Plowman tractors and the dealers
were called in to sign up their annual
contracts for cars and tractors. That
the dealers are confident. of doing a
good business the coming season was
evidenced by the fact that they placed
orders literally.
The company issued very attrac-
tive booklet especially for this occa-
sion, which was full of optimistic
statements, such as:
I'VE are just entering a period OF
prosperity that will make the Minot
Auto Co. the strongest and most sue
cessful institution in the Northwest.
The Minot Auto Co. has successfully
passed thru the closed season, which
has existed in our territory for over
two years. Our own organization, and
excellent credit standing, have been
maintained, and we have been Of con-
siderable help to our dealers. The
war issover. Pestilence has run it's
course. Crops will be better. All
troHbfes are behind US; ahead the road
isatliuminated with promise Of enor-
,nc.6s business"
INC crowning feature of the conven-
tion MAS the banquet given at the Le-
lan3 sshctl Monday evening at nine
O'Clock. Z Covers were laid for nearly
a hundred and huge booquets of ear
nations, and ferns adOmed the tables.
Qui9i9y,s orchsstra gave IN enjoyable
proRfam during sthe evening and The
menu, which follows, was uns,lrpass-
ahle.f MI X .
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-03
Substituted "Jdzz"
For Classic Music

Dear Miss Grey: am in sore
need Of help. as am in disgrace
with the family.
The other day my mother had the
Reverend and his wife out to din.
ner
Neither of them approves Of dane
ing. dance music or anything OF the
sort.
Both Of them like violin pieces and
wished 10 hear some Of ours. was
summoned 10 play them and first
thing I did was 10 rattle off the
name Of a violin piece. but instead
brought out jazz piece which I
played full blast.
Then / ran quickly from the room.
As soon as our guests were gone my
mother called me. ! am 10 go TO the
minister and his wife and apologies.
but I do not know what to say, or
whether I should write II.
really didn't mean any harm.
but did IL only In fun.
Please tell me how TO apologize
l.. W. Y.
Sincerity should be the key
note Of your apology, and since
TO apologize in person. rather
than write the note. viii be most
sincere. you should do IT that
way. Call on the minister and
his wife and explain that your
rude conduct was impulsiye and.
since you have thought IL over.
you are very sorry and ask their
forgiveness.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-03
Take Plenty of Fresh Air, Says Girl Who
Measures Up to Venus; She Gives Advice
ny MARTHA TIIROOP

Beauty and perfect health are
two gifts within reach OF any
woman who really wants themi
make that bold statement be-
cause ! have changed my own body
from that OF fl thin. weak. scrawny
child at ~ 10 perfect health. and
proportions that artists tell me are
practically the same as those OF
the famous Venus de Milol
They say that Venus was the
IDEAL OF wohan'A physical perfcc-
tion.
do not claim 10 be beautiful.
but l know that my weight. height
and general measurements are
practically the same an hers. and
DO know that any average wom-
an could have the same physical
development by athletics and physi-
cal training.
Venus was 6 feet inches tall,
and weighed $50 pounds. the artist
and archcologists have decided.
am 6 feet "a inches tall and weigh
1870 pounds.
when ! was 10 was thin and
weak. began To take vocal les
sons and my teachers taught me
how 20 breathe. gained strength.
weight and color no fast. I decided
there must be "A good deal OF value
in exercise and athletica--and 10
went In for exercise strong.
My brother Dick. who has been
In the navy four years. helped me.
He taught me all sorts Of setting
up exercises. and also taught me
how TO box and row.
but the first and most important
lesson for the girl who seeks beau
~ by the sure road OF exercise IN
BREATHING.
ON proper breathing depends all
the first steps toward beauty and
strength.
Take breathing exercise for 10
minutes every morning until you
have established the habit Of cor
rect breathing.
Fifteen minutes on any one
physical exercise h enough. Don't
overdo IL.
DO your breathing exercises IN
the open air or at an open window.
Don't wear any clothing that VIII
restrict you.
Hold your arms In the position
shown In the picture. You VIII
notice the shoulders ARE raised
Always lift your shoulders before
you start 10 inhale. Lift your
shoulderE. then inhaie. LIT your
with air. Then exhaie quickly and
repeat
This sort Of thing develops the
arms and shoulders as well as
gives you n bigger chest expan-
sion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-03
Earling-Gazzam
Weddinq

The wedding OF Miss Mary Louise
Gazzam to Mr.. Roy Brown Earring
was solemnized at o'clock yester.
day afternoon at the home Of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. T..
Canaan, 1T Crystal Springs. in the
presence OF the immediate relatives
Of the bride and groom. The service
was read by Rev. II. H. Gowen.
The brides only attendant was
her sister. Miss Ruth Gazzan. Mr..
Earrings brother. Mr.. Everett Earl.
ing. acted as his best man. Attic
very quiet, the wedding Is OF great
interest because of the prominence
Of both families and their hosts OF
friends. Mrs. Earring is a graduate
Of Smith college and one OF the
most delightful young women In the
city. Mr.. Earring Is a graduate OF
the Michigan College Of Mines. and
II engaged In mining in Arizona.
where, following the wedding trip. he
will take his bride 10 live. Since his
arrival in the city Monday. Mr.. Earl
ing has been the guest of his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. III. u. Earring. at
the Hotel Sorrento.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-03
TOGetStrong and
Put on Flesh

People who have tried II say that
one OF the quickest and surest ways
IN which those who are weak, thin.
nervous and run down can grow
strong and put on pounds OF solid
stay there flesh. IL 20 take n b-grain
tablet OF Blood Iron Phosphate with
ench meal. This Is doubtless due to
the well known fact that Blood-Iron
Phosphate quickly builds up de-
pleted nervous energy and at the
same time supplies the iron neces-
snry to make rich. red. strength
building blood. II you are weak
thin, nervous. or are lacking in tho
old time vigor. endurance and opti-
mism. go To Swift Drug Co, or any
other good druggist and get enough
Blood-lron Phosphate to last three
weeks and take ms directed. III AT
tho end OF three weeks you don't
feel one hundred per cent better
and aren't In every way satisfied
you can have your money back for
the asking. Fair, isn't 1t? Better
try II today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-03

knew OF old that swift. firm
step. knew that the man was
moved By some purpose which hc
deemed important. and that he would
put u abruptly. in condensed and
abbreviated form.
Hut I expected Bob 60 say al
most anything except. "Wlil you
marry ncTf
on the other hand. I had certain.
~ never expected to refuse my hus.
bands second proposal But did
shook my head. and answered.
NE" In tho same buminesa-like tone
In which the question had been
put
'Slt down. Bob naId and very
mcckiy ! dropped on my end OF the
bench and Bob took the other end.
while Bahs chased n tame bunny. n
lazy bunny. that hoped only fast
enough and far enough TO escape her
tiny fingers
II suppose ought 10 consider the
affair concluded" Naid Bob. but II
interests me nightly TO know why
I am refused. without an instant's
reflection"
And me--to know--why am ask.
cd" stRmmered. 'Lct's--lct's cx.
change w.what informa,ion-we--
have"
Then looked at Bob and smiled.
and he looked at me and smiled.
Very we'll" he nodded. But you
won't understand. I'm afraid. You
see. since my head was hurt In
France I've not had much use for
sentiment. Girls usually bore me.
He stopped there. gucss he re.
mcmbercd, as did. the time he had
wasted on Katherine Miller.
IAN girls. alwaya7" inquired.
though rather hated myself for be.
lng smart"
Every one OF them. eventually"
he asserted. You're the only girl
can put up with for any length
OF time. You know how TO keep
still"
Sometimes" interrupted. and
then | turned my face. as II to see
what Babs was doing. but realiy TO
conceal my vast delight from Bob.
I've often wondered why you were
In my fathers house--so much more
to father than an cmploye and al.
most as much In mothers confidence
as n daughter could bet
''oh Ia. Ia" was my inward com.
mcnt. And we've all been mourn.
Ing because the boy wasn't interested
in the family lifeF'
II never learned why you were, In
such peculiar way. one OF us. until
the night OF the party for Jim"
"And-and them" I gaspcd.
why. OF course. I kept away from
you after found out. I've always
hated the mother OF Benjie's baby. I
hated her because she denied her
child. Denying the child. not keep.
ing II as her own-that was her su.
preme sin. 20 my mind. But the day
that Babs was hurt--and more than
once since--you've called her my
baby And you've hung over her. and
mothered her, and held her TO you ms
your own. II has all made me think
OF Benjie's last letter-the one he
mailed TO me the morning he was
killed"
so Bcnjie had written two letters
that last morning OF his life. and
the one to Bob had been mailed!
Go BE Continued
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-03

Inc Othcf ~, thht ffHialH mere
do not believe myself worthy Of
my young Indy friend on account Of
my physical condition. DO you be
lieve / would be doing her tusuceY
Any good American girl Is worthy
OF the best.
would go North because ] love
that part Of the country better than
any other. and would remain there
and try TO forget
fully understand the letter brit-
ten by the lame girl. who signs her
self "E." II she is patient and tries
10 follow your Instructions and waits
patiently. I believe her dreams viii
some day be a reality. JAMES.
why not talk the matter over
with your girl friendy Don't you
think she is entitled 10 some con
sideration7 You knew OF your
physical condition at the time
you cultivated her friendship.
and II this friendship has de
yeioped into something deeper
do not think II would be fair 10
either Of you should you make
puch n decision alone.
You should consult reliable
physician. too. and get his view
point
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-03
Confessions of a Bride
Copyrighted 1919 Newspaper En,srpris. Association
BOB ASKS WILL YOU MARRY ME?" AND |
REPLY mo"
lvslne..lay. seplemler |,

Wednesday September /,
l had doxed of 10 sleep wonder
Ing what Hob would say to me next
day.
What he aaid. when he came TO
me. was: -Wni you marry mef
The astounding sgddennees 81 that
wonderful question lett me white. 1
had heard the Same words spoken
20 me BY the same man once. long
before. yet they came now aA a glor.
lous. binding shock.
Rabs and I had been playing In
the park. when first saw my hus-
band Etriding rapidly toward US.
across the lawn. while my heart be.
gan beating more swiftly than IL
should. and my color mounted most
cmbarraAsinEiy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-03
Wilson Is Asked to
Make r. r. Speech

The Railwaymen's Welfare league
has dispatched n request to Presi.
dent Wilson that he reserve his
speech on the railroads for either
the Seattle or the Tacoma meeting
The request that the speech be de.
livored here was made that the rail.
way workers of the Northwest may
arrange, II possible. to hear tho
president discuss the railway ques.
ton. The request was signed by
Forest l.. Hudson, president, and II.
Alvin Moore. secretary OF the league.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-03
Urges America to
Trade With China

Or. Tehi Hsieh. representative OF
the Chinese government. who is a
visitor in Seattle. In an address
Tuesday at the 100 Per Cent Ell.
ficient club in the Masonic club
rooms. invited American business
men to trade direct with China dnd
thereby aid in the development OF the
young republic.
DR.. Hsieh likened the Chinese re.
public to a huge warehouse with a
people too weak to turn the key
which opens the door. He declared
they needed outside help and suggest.
ed the United States as being the
most desirable country to enter the
field
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-03
Miss Chase Honored

In compliment to Miss Helen
Chase. who leaves soon for Manila
TO marry Major Kramer Thomas
Miss Isabel Martin was hostess to a
dozen OF her intimate friends at
luncheon yesterday a, her home
A color scheme OF pink was carried
out with a lovely ccntsrpiece OF
sweet peas and corsagc- nj tn.
place OF each guest. After the
luncheon the bride received many
dainty gifts.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-03
Engagement Announced

Announcement Is made OF the en-
gaEemcnt OF Mrs Helen V. Denny "
this city to pr. Leonard James
Wyeth OF Washington. u. c. The
marriage will be quietly solemnixcd
saturday evening. September Is. at
the homo OF Mrs. George Butler
Lamning. Mrs. Dcnny's niece. In the
presence OF immediate relatives only.
Mrs. Lamping viii attend Mrs,
Denny as matron of honor. Or.
wyeths brother. Mai. Julian Wilcox.
q. $. Marine Corps. who win arrive
with the Pacific fleet. viii be hts bost
man.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-03
Via Agency
for Motrimony

Dear Miss Grey: have been in
fiuenced thru friend to get mar.
ried thru a California matrimonial
club. Up TO the present have ex-
changed photos with distant mem
bcr OF the club. rated 20 have con.
siderable wealth. and other good
qualities.
DO you think II II possible 10 ge,
married thia way 80 as To obtain
both a wealthy and good woman.
or IL all this impossible?
PROSPECTIVE WEALTHY
GROOM
do not believe a happy. con-
genial marriage Is possible when
enacted thru the aid of a matri-
moniai agency. for the simple
reason that an eligible candidate
for marriage will find a mate
either thru his or her social con.
nscuonx. or In their daily walks
OF life.
The contents OF your letter
and your nom de plume don't e1-
actly hitch. inasmuch as wealth
enables man TO use every
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-03

means at his command TO WOO
and win "A bride.
or course. II you are rs or 40
years old, and are seeking 10 buy
a wife Of IS or 20, then you AZ.
serve to get "stung." .
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-03
Luncheon at
Tennis Club

In compliment TO Mrs. Arthur
Crenshaw, wife of Capt. Arthur
Crenshaw. who Is coming with the
Pacific fleet, Mrs. William Crawford
win entertain twelve OF Mrs. cren-
shaw's most intimate friends with a
luncheon at the Seattle Tennis club
Tuesday. September ..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-03
WeddimQ Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. y. III. Steele announce
the marriage Of their daughter.
Helen, to Mr.. Charles O. Mullen. The
ceremony was performed Monday
evening at the home Of the bride In
the presence Of immediate relatives
only. Mr.. and Mrs. Mullen will make
their home In Seattle, following their
trim
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-03
Pythian Sisters Past Chiefs
Associafiou

The .Pytbian Sisters Past Chiefs
association will hold their opening
meeting Of tho year at the home OF
Mrs. Eta Drummer, near Bellevue.
across Lake Washington. The boat
leaves Lesehi park at 1890 o'clock.
connecting with the stage at Belle.
vue.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-09-03
Baptist Women's Society Holds First
Meeting

The Women's Society OF the First
Baptist church will hold the first
meeting OF the season beginning at
10 O'Clock In the morning. Basket
lunches will he opened at 1890
o'clock. followed by mission study
class at O'Clock and the monthly
business meeting at 2.