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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22
MlNOT and VICINITY
r. E. Barron transacted business in
Grand Forks Monday.

r. E. Barron transacted business in
Grand Forks Monday.
X. T. Hagen is building five gar
ages in row on the west end of his
residence lot which will be leased to
auto owners living in that vicinity.
Ira Wight. manager of the Stone
OrdeanWells Minot house, has return
ed from meeting of the department.
managers at Grand Forks. He also
visited Duluth and the Twin Cities.
Rev. N. A. Larson, who was pastor
of the First Lutheran church in Mi
not for about ten years, is now Mis-
sionary located in Honan, China, the
center of the Lutheran missionary
field.
DR.. and Mrs. F. John Christie OIL
Deering were in the city Monday driv-
ing down from Burlington where the
Doctor had been called on professional
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. J. Shobe Of Devils
Lake will arrive in the city aSturday
to visit their daughter, Mrs. A. F. Sor-
enson and husband, residing at III
First Ave. 8. E.
William Woodbridge, an old time Mi
not electrician, who was with the A.
e. F. in France during the late un-
pleasantness. being connected with
the 42nd Division, returned home Mon
day.
ATTORNEY Coyle, who returned from
Illinois Saturday, says that the states
Of Iowa and Wisconsin are practically
an open sea as it has rained there
continuously since April LIST. He says
that Iowa farmers have been unable to
get their spring blowing done and
that the corn crop will undoubtedly
be short this season as q consequence
H. J. Thoesen Of st. Paul, represent
ing the M. A. Hanna Coal Co. Of Clev-
Gland, Ohio, was in the city the first
Of the week calling upon the local coal
dealers. In company with E. f. De-
vol Of the Wallace Mining Co., he vis-
tied the Ignite mines of Burlington
and was agreeably surprised at the
extent Of the mining industry in this
state.
Nj. and Mrs. J. H. Boedecker. Tenth
street~N. W.. are rejoicing in the ar
rival Of an II pound son. The young
gentleman arrived Thursday morning
and already II. ]. is making arrange
ments to teach him the less intricate
details Of the auto accessory game.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22

MIR. and Mrs. +. E. Ash on Sad Mission
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Ash returned
from Fargo Friday where they attend
cd the last sad rites connected with
the removal of the body of their
daughter, Mrs. Corrine Hoffman, from
the receiving vault of Riverside ceme-
terry and placing it in the family burial
plat at Riverside. Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff
ford Ash, who reside at Fargo, &C.
companied the bereaved parents on
their sad mission. Mrs. Hoffman's
death from influenza occurred last De-
cember.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22
John Leslie Now First Lieutenant.

Lieut.. John Leslie. one of the mem
bers of Co. D of this citv. returned
from France recentlv for a short visit
with relatives and friends prior to re-
turning to the service. Lieut.. Leslie
is product of our CITY schools and a
soldier of whom the city may well be
proud He won his spurs in active
service as a member Of the 16Oth De-
not Brioade. 10th Inf. and became so
enamoured of army life that he decid-
ed to stay in the service. John is now
"a First Lieutenant in the Regular
Army, having received his commission
while in foreign service.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22

If the Towner Educational Bill is
enacted by Congress, we may expect
to have better trained and better paid
teachers throughout the United
States. Teachers, even as they now
are, compare very favorably in eff
ficiency and fidelity with members Of
other professions, but their average
pay is ridiculously low. In a GER
tain Illinois town, for instance, the
average wages of Is farmers for a
month was $217, while the average
monthly salary Of Is teachers in the
same town was $55. In another town,
a miner, who, by the way, was an
enemy alien, drew more than $2,70O
last year, while the salary Of the high
school principal in the same town was
S765.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22
Minot Will Have Real HOnest.t0 Good
ness Ball Team.

After considerable talk between the
Minot fans and the local ball players,
it is now a certainty that Minot is 60
ing to have a real ball team, compos-
ed largely of local players.
The PLAYERS held their first practice
at the ball park yesterday afternoon.
The grounds have been scraped and
are in the best Of shape. Twelve or
fourteen players were out for. the
first practice. The team will be or
ganized within a dav or two
Leeds and Donnybrook have al
ready asked for games. Fargo, Grand
Forks and Devils Lake are already
playing ball and it NAV be possible to
get these teams here during the sum-
mer.
Arrangements are being made to
play several games in Minot during
the soldiers celebration July 3 and
q. II
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22

In the entire city of Minot, there
are only 26 adults who can neither
read nor write. One of them is said
to be employed as janitor at the post
office. He was probably selected so
that he could not waste time reading
the postcards and newspapers.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22
Ford Dealers to Secure Fairer Treat

Ford Dealers to Secure Fairer Treat
ment.
Charlie Moore Of the Moore Motor
Co.. returned from a convention Of
Ford dealers held at Fargo Monday
and Tuesday of this week. There were
dealers and agents present from five
states. Minnesota. North and South Da-
kota. Iowa and Montana. The con-
vention was called for the purpose Of
securing more equitable distribution
of Ford cars, the dealers claiming
with justice that the west had been un-
fairly dealt with in the matter Of sel
curing an equal quota of cars in the
past. J. E. Ryan Of Detroit. general
sales manager of the Ford Meteor Co.,
was present at the meeting and as
sured the dealers that their trouble
would be adjusted Immediately and
that the west would hereafter receive
their full quota of cars.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22

Great interest was also taken this
week in the attempted fight Of Harry
Hawker, the plucky British airman,
and Commander Mckenzie Grieve,
who started from New Foundland
in their Sopwith plane. Although
they have been missing for several
days. no trace of them has been
found and it is believed that they
have persisted. Their plane carried
gasoline enough to last for only 20
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22
DR.. Maria Sanford Addressed Large
Audience.

Au01enCe.
DR.. Maria l.. Sanford, Professor
Emeritus of the University Of Mime
sofa, gave one of the most enjoyable
addresses at the high school auditor
ium Sunday night that was ever heard
in this city A crowded house greet
ed this~~onderful woman, who despite
the fact that she is 81 years Of age,
possesses all of her faculties to won
derful degree. DR.. Sanford spoke for
more than an hour on "The Call Of the
Hour" 1t was a masterful address
and the speaker showed that she had
a keen insight into present day pol
tiles.
Following her address, DR.. Sanford
was presented huge bouquet Of roses
by members of the Minnesota Univer-
sitv alumni, the presentation speech
being made in a very happy manner
bv Miss Julia McDonough, member of
the Normal faculty. DR.. Sanford in
receiving the flowers. proved that she
was equal to the occasion by deliver
ing response that will never be for
gotten by those who heard her.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22

Red Cross Conference Starts Tonight.
Former Governor L. B. Hanna, Ma
ior C. C. Held, manager Of the North
ern division Of the Red Cross. Mrs.
Stewart Campbell and w. F. Grenell
arrived this afternoon for the big
Red Cross conference to be held in
this city this evening and Friday. Gov.
Hanna will be the main speaker at the
meeting at the high school auditorium
this evening.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22
DR.. Zell.Hunt at the Grand.

DR.. Zell.Hunt at the Grand.
DR.. Zell- Hunt continues to thrill his
audiences at the Grand theatre.
These entertainments are considered
the best of their kind ever given in
the city. -.. DR.. Hunt has q pleasing
personality and his exhibitions are
refined and instructive. In his hyp-
motto work he displays a wonderful
power and in the matter Of legerde-
main his acts are simply astounding.
It is to be regretted that entertain
ments so elevating, amusing and in
structive are not better patronized by
the public.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22

Plan ON Three Large blocks.
There are prospects Of three large
blocks being erected in Minot this year
and by next week. the Independent
may be in position to make some
definite statement concerning them.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22
Nonpartisans will Meet Here Dune Il

Nonpartisans Will Meet Here June 10.
A Nonpartisan league meeting will
be held in Riverside Park on the after
noon Of June 10 and an evening meet
ing will be held in the high school aud
ltorium the same evening under ar
rangements being completed by Grant
s. Y0umans. Anthony Walton and
Leon Durocher. Several prominent
league speakers have been invited to
attend. The celebration is being or
ganized by Messrs. Youmans, Walton
and Durocher and according to state.
ments made by them proves the falls.
ity of Townley's statement that they
are not loyal league supporters.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22
Autos Collide.

A couple of automobiles participated
in a mix-up at the crossing of Central
avenue East and Third street early
this evening. but outside of few
damaged tenders and punctured ra-
diators no damage was done. Fortu-
nately no one was injured.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22
New Type of Farm Lighting Plant

New Type Of Farm Lighting Plant,
The Northwestern Electric Co. have
received new type of lighting plant
which is now on exhibition in their
show windows. This plant differs
from the ordinary kind of portable
lighting plant in that it has dynamo
and engine which supplies the "juice''
direct, no storage batteries being used
except as on any gas engine, a small
battery for ignition purposes of course
is necessary. The new plant is a won
der and anyone interested in these
handy. contrivances should make q
special effort to inspect this new type
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22
Returns From Maccabee Conventio,

Returns From Maccabee Convention.
Ben Bitterness Of the Economy De-
partment store. delegate to the state
convention Of the Knights of the Mac.
cabees, returned from Fargo Friday.
Ben was the only delegate sent from
the Minot Camp and he reports an e.
cellent time, and saws that Devils Lake
will. in all probability be chosen by
the EXECUTIVE Committee for the meet.
ing next year as that city secured the
Endorsement Of majority Of the DEL
egates.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22

A limited number of horses or cat
tie will be taken for pasture for the
season on the Lillian Smith farm
southeast of Logan. Plenty Of good
water and shade. No bulls or breachy
stock wanted. j. w. Middleton, Logan,
N. D.. IT,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22

Knights of Pythias Favor Sailors and
Soldiers.
The Minot Knights of Pythias lodge
has made an offer to give the degrees
to all soldiers and sailors from now
until September for SIS instead of the
regular fee, $25.
Twenty-seven applications have al
ready been received and the lodge is
going out after a hundred new men,
bers. A large class will receive the
first degree on June 10.
Minot lodge now has $50 members,
which is the largest in the state, with
Valley City crowding this lodge close
ly.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22
Another Enthusiast Disappointed

Mrs. Hartman. wife Of Rev. Hart
man, pastor Of the German Lutheran
church, is visiting relatives in South
Dakota and during her absence the
worthy dominic is taking his meals
out, having given up the idea that he
can subsist on crackers-the first few
days having dispelled the idea that
pancakes such as he compounded were
no fit food for man or beast.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22
AurIand Flowing is Inches Deer.

Aurland Flowing 10 Inches DeeD.
C. Aurland, who is deep blowing
advocate. is having 80 acres on one Of
his farms plowed to a depth of 10
inches with Spalding deep tilling
machine. Mr.. Aurland plows on an
average Of IL inches practically every
year and says that it pays.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22

Minot Singers Visit forming Church.
A number Of singers from Minot
went out to the Lutheran church in
forming township Sunday and partici-
pated in the Young Peoples meeting.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22
Moved Back to Minot.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Mortensan Of
Westby, Montana, have moved back to
Minot after several years residence in
Montana, and will make this city
their home. Mr.. Mortensan is bro
Their Of Anton Mortensan of the Bar
gain Store, and both he and Mrs. Nor.
tensan have host of friends in tn
city.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22

TAKEN UP-At my home 10 miles
southeast of Minot, Sec. 5, Willis
township, three two-year-old colts,
all black, consisting of one mare
and two geldings. Ceilings each
have white spot in forehead.
Wedding & Nelson, Tel. Rural
1O517, Sawyer, N. d. $685.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22

Can take 40 head Of stock to pas
ture. Excellent grass and best Of
spring water. Bob Evans, 6 miles
southwest Of brady. t.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22

ESTRAYED-Two black geldings two
years old, on April 26. Finder please
notify Milo Kaufman, Surrey, N. D.
N5-22-t2
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22
X. r. Has Memorial Tablet With q
Names.

4 Memorial tablet in memory Of
the members who were called to ser
vice has been installed at the Castle
Hall of the Knights of Pythias lodge
Of this city. Twenty-eight members
Of the Minot lodge were in the service
and one of the number, Knute Olson of
Des Laos, met death in battle.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22

FOR SALE OR TRADE-Five pas
senger touring car, in first class
shape; new tires and battery. En-
quire Valley Meat Market. 5.22.t2
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-05-22

The newspapers of North Dakota
will be weighed in the balance by the
voters on June 26. House Bill 157,
the Infamous newspaper bill, is the
worst stroke of class legislation that
was ever perpetrated by any legislat-
ure anywhere, and measure that is
entirely unwarranted. 1t was de-
signed to build up one newspaper in
each county at the expense of all
the other newspapers. The opera
ton of the bill will not save the tax
payers any money for what little
money that can be saved, amounting
to a few cents to each taxpayer, by
having the county commissioners pro-
ceedings published in one paper in
stead of three, would be offset many
times by the added expense in the
price of the subscription for the paper
that may be designated as official.
The Independent for instance. has
no desire to 'hog" the legal business
of the county at the expense of the
other newspapers who have right
to exist and who are entitled to-their
fair share of the business. This is
not league measure in any sense of
the word. It was fathered by the
we'll known J. w. Brinton, who hopes
to become fabu]ously rich through a
chain of county seat newspapers which
he is establishing throughout the
state.
The State Highway Commission has
come in for some severe censuring
on the part of the county auditors Of
North Dakota who are in session in
Minot, for not making a better show
ing. This organization handles a
vast sum Of money during the year
which if expended intelligently would
make a good showing thruout the
state. Our highways are not in as
good condition as they were when
we had the old prairie trails for
roads. The auditors claim too, that
good roads can be made cheaper with
out the federal aid than they can with
+. it, for the reason that the federal
requirements are such that all hills
must be cut down to an exceedingly
low grade. The blue prints, it is
lclaimed, cost so much that large
part of the money secured thru fed
eral aid is absorbed, and when fed
eral highway is put in, not culvert
can be repaired by the county COM
misGoners without going through a
lot of red tape.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-10-03

Helena, Ark. Oct. 3.--The death
toll in the two days race war at
Elaine, near here, is now %. Five
Of the dead are whites and the re-
mainder are negroes. Soldiers yes
terday surrounded d large number
of negroes who were hiding in q
canebrake. Couriers were sent into
the brakes to demand the negroes
to surrender under threat of attack
by the troops. 1t was reported that
machine guns were mounted and the
troops were ready to attack the
brakes.
Coy. C, H. Brough and Col. Isaac
jerks. commanding the troops hers,
We're fired upon but neither was hit;
o. l.. Johnson, a white real estate
dealer at Helena. was shot three
times and probably fatally wounded /;
DR.. d. A. Johnson, a negro druggist
of Helena, and his three brothers
were all killed and two corporals
were seriously wounded in the re
newal of race trouble here shortly
before noon.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-10-03

The uproar from the vast crowd
which attended the game, the open
ing one of the series in Chicago, was
deafening from the beginning of the
game, but became indescriba bic when
Chicago put over two tallies in the
second and one in the fourth and
succeeded in maintaining that lead
throughout. Kerr, hurler for the
White SoN in today's game, is the
ldo} Of Chicago, having shutCut the
formidable Reds, who entered to-
days game with the confidence OF
two victories already slowed in their
belts.
AS the result Of Chicago's win to-
day, the hopes of the Chicago fans,
which We're at low ebb following the
Two successive victories OF the Reds,
We're raised to the zenith.
Kerr went into the box at the be-
ginning for the Sox and lasted
throughout. Fisher started the
game for the Reds, but i'll the last
half of the eighth, Luque was sub
stituted. Magee had been sent in
as a pinch hitter for Fisher in the
first half, and Laque was called on
to pitch only the half inning.
When the gates were opened at
$50 O'Clock this morning there was
a crowd of 10000 in line. The stands
were thinly covered with patient
walters inside of half hour. News
papers, doughnuts and peanuts oc-
cupied the bleacherites during the
long wait for the appearance of the
players.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-10-03
Master Printers and Slaves
Lock Horns In Nev York

New York, Oct. 3.--The combined
strike and lockout of over 5000
pressmen has resulted in the an
nouncement that all the popular
magazines which are published here,
would suspend until the labor situ-
alton is relieved. Many of the firms
will be unable to mail out their No
yeinber issues.
1t is estimated that 10000 men,
hers OF the local printing trades un-
ions who are employed N ESQ local
plants which publish virtually all of
the trade. journals and magazines
printed here, have been forced out of
work. by the refusal of the bosses to
grant the 44-hour week and $14 wage
increase on Oct. /.
The most important deveIopm ent
so far was the strike of $50 compost
tors. representing three large estab-
lishments, who walked out in SYM
nathy with the striking printers and
pressmen in defiance of the Interna-
tional Typographical union. which
along with the other International
bodies, denounced the strike and out
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-10-03
7wenty- 7wo Deaths Result
From Arkansas Race Riots

0. r, Lilly, member Of the city
council of Helena, was killed at
Hoop Spur.
Governor Brough, accompanied
by Colonel jerks, was on a road near
Elaine when they met four negroes.
The negroes fired at them and then
ran. Neither was struck. The cor
Eorals wounded were members OF
the Fourth infantry.
A posse headed by Mr.. Lilly
caught a band of negroes led by the
Helena negro druggist. They started
to take the four negroes, all broth
ers, 70 Helena. They had gone but
a short distance when Jphuson
jerked a revolver out of Mr.. Ljliy's
pocket and shot the Helena real
estate man through the body three
times.
Others In the posse turned their
guns on johnson and his three
brothers and killed them all. Two
negroes, Unidentified, were killed ON
the streets OF Millwood, near Elaine
last night.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-10-03
THOUSANDS WAIT UP ALL
NIGHT TO GET TICKETS
Especial United Press Wire.}

Especial United Press Wlre.)
Chicago, Oct. t.--Among those in
line for tickets for today's game
this morning was Mrs. L. Plummer.
who took her place shortly before
midnight. Her husband accom- panied
her
Numerous camp fires were started
ON the pavement to cheer the fans
and keep them warm.
There were 5000 people in line
for blaacher tickets at 6 o'clock this
morning. Some who had been there
all night mad bed clothes, camp
stools and umbrellas. Card games
were started early Many groups
did not wait to get inside to wager
on the game, but started rolling
craps.
When the box offices opened at
$50 o'clock this morning $4,000
reserved and box seats had been sold
and 1880 pavilion and bleacher
seats remained to be sold. There
was little doubt that all would be
taken.
Scalpers demanded exceptionally
high prices for seats early today.
They were asking from $50 to 500
each for reserved seats. Although
the officials at Comiskey's park de-
clared there We're but few tickets in
the hands of the scalpers. the scalp
ers themselves professed to have
plenty Of good seats,
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-10-03

Britain. As Il result Of the
strike 600. 600 men are idle,
besides the railroad employees.
Following Is II message from
Lloyd George, which was exhibited
last might on every motion picture
screen in London.
The government is not fighting
trades unions, which are a rec0s-
nzed factor Of the Industrial life of
the country, The government is
fighting TO prevent extremists OF any
industrial body from gaining their
ends BY attacking the life OF the com
munity and so bring untold misery
upon thousands Of innocent people. y
]. H. Thomas declared that the
other unions would resume their eff
forts at mediation and that mean
while the railway men would do
nothing to hinder mediation.
The authorities decided that par
lament will not be called together
in connection with the industrial sit
uation. i demand to this effect was
telegraphed to Premier Lloyd George
by William Adamson, chairman OF
the labor party, and leader OF the
opposition in the house of commons
YESTERDAY. but the government has
.~arrinue6 on Last para)