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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-12-18
BURKE FOR TREASURY
Move is Started to Send Him to Post
Vacated by Carter Glass.
Washington Herald, Dec. 13.)

Washington Herald, Dec. l3.)
Friends Of John Burke, United
States Treasurer, have started cam
paign to have him appointed Secretary
of the Treasury. Mr.. Burke halls
from North Dakota and it is said that
the Democrats Of the Northwest are
solidly for him.
Coincident with the Communications
from the Northwest also came pro-
tests aginst the selection Of R. c. Lef-
fngwell, Of New York, now assistant
secretary. Mr.. Lefingwell has been
rated as an independent in politics and
consequently opposition has developed
from old line Democrats. There is no
personal criticism of Mr.. Leffingwell
as his record has been considered ex-
cellent.
Mr.. Burke has also made an envia-
bic record in his own department. A
decision will have to be reached by
President Wilson before New Years,
as Secretary Glass resignation takes
effect January l.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-12-18
MRS. 7. c. CONKL|N
CLAIMED BY DEATH
Beloved Minot Woman Died Friday
After Long Illness-Had Resided
Here for Seventeen Years.

The funeral services for the late
Mrs. 7. G. Conklin were held from the
home of her daughter, Mrs. E. M.
Eisele at COS Third street Northwest,
Monday afternoon. Her maiden name
was Hattie Hackett and she was born
in Ohio, at Mariette, October 18, 1851.
Later the Hackett family moved to
Viroque, Wis, where Miss Hattie was
united in marriage with Mr.. n. G.
Conklin, October 18th, 1867. Seventeen
to Minot, which has since been their
home. Mrs. Conklin had been in poor
health for the past three years and
for number of months has been con-
fined to her bed much of the time. She
passed away last Friday night.
There were present at the funeral
the bereaved husband, four children,
Mrs. E. M. Eisele, Harry Conklin, and
Mrs. Hattie Hackett, all Of Minot, and
Charles Conklin of Mohall. Seven
grandchildren attended the funeral
services and many friends and neigh
bors. Miss Desty Hackett, Of the In
dependent force, is a granddaughter
of the deceased. A mixed quartette
rendered three selections which had
been favorite hymns of Mrs. Conklin,
She was lover of music.
The pastor of the Methodist church,
Rev. G. l.. Clifford, spoke comforting
ly from the text found in Second Cor
inthians, the fifth chapter and the first
verse. He emphasized that this body
is only our temporary dwelling place,
that God has provided spiritual body
beyond death, which we may occupy
forever. Christianity reveals this fact
and faith makes it a reality in Chris
tian experience. Mrs. Conklin became
a Christian while living in Viroque and
united with the Methodist Episcopal
church. The closing days of her sick
ness were characterized by the sus-
tanning of an unfaltering faith.
The body was laid to rest in Rose
Hill cemetery. The influence of he1
gentle, helpful spirit will 60 on bless.
ing other lives through the coming
years.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-12-18
Train Service Resumed Wednesday,
Night,

The old train schedule on the Great
Northern and the 500, which was cur:
tailed recently on account of the eoaF
strike, was resumed at midnight We'd
nesday night. About seventy trains
had been taken off from the Great
Northern, along it's entire system. Mi
not felt the curtailment keenly, as.
many people who had been in the hab-7
it of coming to this city to trade, re-
mained at home, because the branchs
lines had train service but three times
a week and this meant an overnight
stop in Minot. With the old service
resumed, business ought to pick up in
good shape.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-12-18
MRS. c.. E. SMITH DIED
SUDDENLY WEDNESDAY Y
Prominent North Prairie Resident for
Seventeen Years is Victim of
Heart Attack-Leaves Husband
and Nine Children.

Mrs. G. E. Smith, aged IA years, 6
months and days, passed away at her
home, six and one-half miles northeast
of Minot, at s o'clock Wednesday
morning from heart failure. Mrs.
Smith suffered heart attack three
years ago, but had been enjoying un.
usually good health this winter, ap-
parently. She remarked to her chill
dren only the night before that she
was so thankful that she was blessed
with such good health and the morn
ing Of her death she arose, enjoyed a
good breakfast and walked into her
bedroom, preparing to do her usual
work. She fell over onto the bed and
called to the wife of her son, Harry,
who hurried to her side. Her son was
summoned in from out of doors, his
mother regaining consciousness. She
remarked that she would probably be
better in a short time but within a
m;nute had passed to the Great Be-
yond.
The funeral will probably be held
Sunday, depending upon the arrival of
the children, who have been notified by
wire.
Mrs. Smith was born in Pennsyl-
vania, and when a girl moved to llli-
nois, where she was married to Mr..
Smith. They moved to Iowa, living
for years in Dallas and Ida counties,
later moving to Jackson county, MINI.
About seventeen years ago she accom-
panied her husband and family to
Ward county, settling on the farm
north Of Minot where she resided up
to the time Of her death.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith were married
54 years ago and to their union, ten
children were born, nine of whom arc
living, as follows: Mrs. VIM. Estlick,
Mrs. H. J. Hecht and Mrs. Howard
Myers, of Minot; Mrs. John Kalb, Hol-
stein, Ia; Mrs. Chas. Kalb, Sioux City,
Ia; Mrs. O. w. Johnson Alberta, Can:
Elmer of Canda; Frank, who resides
on the home place; Otto Of Ohio, AID
Frank, who lives north of Minot. The
husband has been visiting with his
daughtrs in Iowa and he is now en-
route with his daughters to this city
Mrs. Smith was wonderful mother
and had the satisfaction Of seeing her
large family growing to maturity aAd
occupying places Of honor and respect
! in their communities She was con-
sistent Christian woman, being mem
Der of the Church of God. A host OF
friends regret the departure of this
noble woman and extend their SINGER,
est sympathy to the bereaved mem
bers of the family.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-12-18
Thor k|RkEL|E, ward
CO. PIONEER, IS DEAD
One of California's Gold Miners of the
SOS Dies at His Home in Minot
at the Age of IS.

Thor Kirkelie, a resident of Ward
county for twenty-four years, passed
away at his home in this city, Ia Sixth
Ave. N. E., at $50 o'clock Monday
evening after a long illness. About a
year ago he submitted to an operation
for inflammation of the bladder, from
which he never entirely recovered. He
was S5 years of age.
The funeral will be held from the
First Lutheran church in this city Fri
day afternoon at l o'clock, the de-
ceased having been member OF this
church for many years. The sermon
will be preached by Rev. T: F. Gulllx-
son and the remains will be inferred
in Rose Hill cemetery. Gus kirkelle,
a son, who lives at Spokane, Wash,
has arrived for the funeral.
Mr.. Kirkelie was born in Norway In
1885 and came to America in 1916,
settling near Madison, Wis. Later he
moved to Harmony, Fillmore county,
MINI. In 1856 he joined band and
Travelled in prairie schooner to Cali
fornia, where he was engaged IN gold
mining for fourteen years. He often
told thrilling tales of his trip back
across the mountains, driving span
of mules the entire distance.
In 1879 he came to North Dakota,
living at Grand Forks. He came to
Ward county "a years ago and operat-
ed a ranch west of Tagus, later moving
to farm northwest of Tasker.
He is survived by wife and four
children: Halvor, of Minot; Charles,
O. Tasker; William, of Foxholm, and
Gus of Spokane. Frank Kirkele of
Donnybrook is brother. Four sons
and two daughters Of Mr.. and Mrs.
! Thor Kirkelie are dead
! Mr.. Kirkelie was a fine old gentle
man and leaves host of friends.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-12-18
The Canadian Curriers'
Will Be Entertained
Committees Appointed to Take Care
of Entertainment of Fifty Visitors
for BOnspiel Jan. l and 2.

The committee in charge of the pre-
liminary ARRANGEMENTS for the enter
tainment of the fifty Canadian curriers'
from Moosejaw, Regina and Weyburn,
Sask., who will participate in Bon.
spiel in this city on Jan. l and 2, held
a meeting at the Leland Wednesday
during the luncheon hour.
: The following committees have been
selected:
President Robinson and Archie Nc
Cannal, general chairren.
Reception-W. S. Shaw, chairman;
r. E. Barron, C. Aurland, R. W. Pence,
C. F. Sweet, E. S. Person A. Fraser,
Mr.. Mills, Ira Jones, F. B. Lambert,
F. j. Murphy, A. Novak, F. J. Hartl,
A. B. Dill, c. B. Bach, Frank Roach,
Joe Belanger and R. NJ. Graham:
Banquet-M. F. Mulroy, H. M. Will
son and F. P. Taylor.
Transportation-J. R. Pence, Pres
ton Hallman, Harry Winters and Lee
Piper.
Rocks-E. C. Brittin M. R. Porter,
and Gus Huss.
Ice and Arrangement Of Games
Ben Bradford, Jim Smallwood, Ben
Shimansky and Art Thompson.
Printing-Glenn Colcord, Aleck Nc
Camel, Louis Kermott and Otto
Gross.
Publicity-Jim Milloy, Bill Smart,
Fred Truax and l.. D. McGahan.
Credentials-Bob Barron, Mike Null
roy, Pete McKone, John Mcclure, Jim
johnson, Frank Taylor, J. L. Devine
and Geo. McGee.
Decorating-Aksel Bratsberg, Hill
dor Ellison, Edwin Perry, Axel Roise
and Guy Amy.
The Minot curriers' have raised ample
funds among themselves to defray the
expense of the entertainment of the
guests. The third floor of the Parker
hotel has been leased for the visitors
during their stay in Minot. A big
banquet will be given at the Leland
hotel at 10:30 New Years night, with
orchestra music during the evening.
A vaudeville entertainment by local
artists will be given under the direc-
tion of Orrin Pierce. A stage will be
erected in the main dining room.
Canadian money is worth only IS cents
on the dollar in the States and during
the two days, it is going to drop to
zero. Seven rinks of ice will be played
during the two days, giving the IL
Canadian rinks an opportunity to play
two games each day, pitting them
against the % Minot rinks.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-12-18
Soldier Who Fought With Two Coun-
tries to Wed DOgden Maiden.

Shae Ber Sgutt, prominent mer-
chant Of Dogden, N. D., annouces the
engagement of his daughter, Miss
Fanny Miriem Sgutt, to Mr.. Paus
Gordon, brother of Herman and Abe
Gordon, well known Minot clothing
merchants. AS is the Jewish custom,
engagements are usually somewhat in
advance of the happy ceremony.
Miss Sgutt is charming young wo-
man and she is we'll acquainted among
Jewish circles in this city, having fire.
quently visited here:
Mr.. Gordon has resided in Minot for
the past three years, and has made a
record of which any young man might
we'll be proud. When the great world
war broke out, he was living in Russia,
the land of his birth, and he became a
soldier in the Russian army, fighting
for that country with the Allies dur
ing the early part of the war. He had
always wanted to come to America to
be with his brothers, so arrived here
shortly before America got into the
war. He attended night school in Mi
not, and having received a liberal ed.
ucation, in Russia, he very soon learn
ed English, which he speaks very read
uy. ne soon became lmOueO WITH
American patriotism and when this
country entered the war, he enlisted,
altho it would not have been necessary
for him to do so. He was sent to
France with the Goth division, which
division saw some Of the hardest fight
ing during the entire war. Mr.. Cor
don returned to America at the close
Of the war and received his honorable
discharge, being one Of the very few
American soldiers who fought with two
separate countries during the same
war. He is now to be rewarded by
one of the finest little Jewish maidens
in this land Of the free.
Mr.. Gordon is connected with his
brother, Herman, at the Boston cloth
ing store.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-12-18
Douglas Man WEEDS Ryder Young
Woman.

The Methodist parsonage was the
scene Of q pretty wedding ceremony
Tuesday afternoon, December 18th.
+. NJ. Cordes Of Douglas and Dorothy
A. Trueblood, Of Ryder. They were
attended by Miss Erna Raeder, .
school chum Of the bride, from Doug
las, and Mr.. August Cordes, a brother
Of the groom. Rev. G. Z. Clifford was
the officiating clergyman.
The bride wore . gown Of ivory
white satin and georgette crepe and
the bridesmaid wore gown Of pale
green crepe de chine. The groom and
best man wore the conventional black.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cordes will establish
their home in Douglas Z few miles
from which community Mr.. Cordes has
extensive farm interests. They are
both we'll and favorably known and
many friends unite IN wishing them
bon voyage on the - o1 He.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-12-18
Normal School Faculty Club Entertain

The first meeting Of the Normal
school faculty club, held Friday even
ing, was a most pleasant affair. At
that time the faculty took OCCASION to
welcome home President and Mrs.
Crane, and to express their apprecia-
ton Of Mr.. w. F. Clarke's leadership
as Acting President during the past
year and half. A pleasingly appetiz-
ing dinner was prepared and served by
the girls of the Home Economics de-
Bryson. The dormitory cafeteria in
which it was given was made festive
by Christmas candles and greenery.
At the conclusion of the dinner, Mr..
Davis, acting as toastmaster, first in
troduced Miss Rud, who responded in
her characteristically clever manner,
to the toast, "Our New Members" In
responding to this toast, Mrs. May
spoke very feelingly Of the pleasure
the new members had in joining the
faculty group. In happily brilliant
vein, Mrs. ]. G.. Webster spoke on the
"In-laws" and proved their inestimable
value to hte faculty. The next toast,
Keeping the Step," was responded to
by Mr.. Clarke, who recalled many OF
the amusing incidents of the past year
and half, along with some of the ser
ious problems which had to be met. He
handled the subject with his usual dry
humor which the faculty alwaN en-
joy. In responding to the toast,
"Gatching the Step" President Crane
said that making speech before the
faculty was like making speech'be-
fore his own family. He spoke in
praise of the progress of the school
during his absence, and expressed him
self most optimistically for it's future.
At the conclusion Of this number, Mr..
Davis announced that one Of the mem
bers had concern" which she wish
ed to talk about. Whereupon, Miss Nc
Donough on behalf of the faculty pre-.
sented to Mr.. Clarke handsome brief
case, as slight token Of their apprec-
iation and regard. On the whole, it
was delightful evening, due not only
to the committee in charge, but in no
small measure to the toast program
which was 50 well arranged and pre-
sented.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-12-18
DR.. Clarke Invited to Indiana as Guest
nf Honor

DR.. VIM. F. Clarke, of the Minot
Normal, has been invited to attend the
emi-centennial celebration of the
Terre Haute, Ind, Normal school, of
which he is a graduate. DR.. Clarke
will be guest Of honor and will de.
liver an address at this gathering.
Prof. and Mrs. ]. L. Cotton will
leave for Woodson, Ind, Mr.. Colton's
former home, where they will spend
the holidays.
Mrs. May, preceptress at the Minot
Normal, leaves the last Of the week
for Seattle, Wash, to spend the holi-
days with her father.
The two Christian associations at
the Minot Normal. the Catholic Stu
dents and the Y. w. C. A., will give a
Christmas party this evening. The
program will consist of Christmas
numbers, including selections from
Dickens Christmas Carol.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-12-18
LUCY GATES ONE OF
AMERICAS GREATEST SINGERS
Audience Thoroly Enjoyed the Work
of the Highest Class Singer Who
Has Ever Appeared in Minot.

The Lucy Gates concert at the high
school auditorium last Friday night,
given under the auspices Of the Minot
high school, was the very finest enter
tainment Of its kind ever heard in this
city. The writer isn't going to at
tempt to go into lengthy description
of the entertainment, for we would be
exposing our lack of knowledge about
music to our friends who know thing
or two about the art, but will say that
the public thoroly enjoyed the singing
of this wonderful American young wo-
man.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-12-18
Licensed to Wed.

VIM. A. Bortz Coal Harbor, N. D.,
and Cora Danks, Minot, married BY
Judge Murray.
Ross Tromblee 81, and Blanche III
McNall, 21.
Edgar I. Holley, II, and Amra B.
Lantz, 21.
Robert G. Moore, 80, and Clara Rup
pelius "a.
Frank Swanson, Balfour, a., and
Leona Brown, "a.
Otto Rasmussen, 80, and Sarah
Paulson, 35.
Mike Edenhoefer, 80, and EldriR
Aalberg, 35.
VIM. F. Cordes Douglas, %, ani3
Dorothy Trueblood, Ryder, 1s. I.s
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-12-18
". A. Speakers Held Meeting in
MinOt,

The I. v. A. held two interesting
meetings at the Grand theatre Friday
afternoon and evening. Talks were
given by 'Two-Bit" Nelson, the secre-
tary; Edgar Richter, former president
Of the North Dakota Press Associa-
ton; Geo. Il. Murray, Berthold farmer,
and others. The meeting was largely
attended by farmers from various
parts Of the county, anxious to study
the tax and industrial questions. A
question box was opened and some in
teresting questions asked. The speak
ers are holding a series Of meetings
around the state and plan on the mali
Injecting at Fargo later.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-12-18
Curriers' Take Great Interest

Curriers' Take Great Interest.
More interest than ever before Is
being taken in curling. Four or five
sheets Of ice are being used each even
ing and all will be used Is soon % they
are in good shape. The ice committee
is having little trouble in getting
smooth ice, owing to the fact that sof.
water is required in making a perfect
sheet. The Mike Mulroy rink stands q
good chance Of winning the cup in the
first schedule, as it has not been de.
feated this season.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-12-18

Herman Schuessler, manager q -
C. H. Parker farm. has demonst11 1e
that he is about as good hunter
he is farmer. He returned ftuln I
visit to the Carl Tainter farm rear ~.
koti, where he shot one coyote and r.
jackrabbits. He accompanied sSpoc1
bill" Carl out to his home for visatE
and farmers in that vicinity ~ tNSS
if Schuessler would only rerna3n -
the winter, he would rid that dlsasSse
of jackrabbits.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-12-18

Alamo Couple Married in Minot.
Mr.. Otto Rasmussen and Miss Sarah
Pulson, both Of Alamo, N. Oak, were
united in marriage at the Methodist
Monday evening, December
18th. Rev. c. L. Clifford, pastor Of
the Methodist church, read the we'd
ding services. They were unattended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rasmussen will estab-
lish their home at Alamo where host
Of friends unite in extending to them
all good wishes.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-12-18
Many Will Build Next Year.

Many VIII Build Next ear.
Quite a number of residences will be
built in Minot the coming spring.
Chris Sandland, the contractor, will
build house or two to rent, in north
western Minot.
M. Hagen will build six first class
bungalows that will rent for $35 or $40
a month. The population of the city
is growing so rapidly that one can
rent cottages at high enough figures
to justify him to build, even under the
increased cost of construction.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-12-18
Minot Parents Took World Ending
Seriously.

A Minot father and mother living on
Valley street, whose daughter was at
tending school in Seattle, WASH, took
so much stock in the report published
in some Of the newspapers that the
world was coming to an end on Dec.
II, that they sent for their daughter
to return home, 50 that they could all
be together at the last day. The young
woman arrived the night of the 10th,
but of course nothing unusual happen
ed. It is strange how many really
treated the yarn seriously.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-12-18
Announce Engagement Of Young
Couple.

Rev. /. Diamond, rabbi at the Jewish
Synagogue in this city, announces the
engagement Of his brother, Herman
Diamond, one Of the proprietors Of the
Chain Grocery store Of this city, to
Miss Sophie. Goldblett, a charming
young woman from st. Paul. Herman
Diamond has resided in Minot for the
past three years and bears an envia-
BE reputation.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-12-18
Eastern Star Installs Officers.

1uSt1hS ohlNC1Ss .
The Eastern Star held meeeine
Tuesday night, initiating five candi
dates. The work was followed by {
luncheon. The following newly elect
ed officers were installed:
w. M.-Ella Pence.
w. P.-Wm. Hunter.
A. M.-Rosalie Hurd.
Cond.-Marie Olson.
Asst Cond.- Myrtle Knapp.
Sentinel-Ben Lyons.
Warden-Martha Stewart.
Chaplain-He Hunter.
Sec.-Lulu Thompson.
Evelyn Kemper.
Marshal Clara Henderson.
Ada-Selma Stenersen.
Ruth Hazel McCulloch.
Esther-Grace Kenanrd.
Martha-Reba Rush.
Electa-Leona Taylor.
= Organist- Person.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-12-18
Minot Men Study Astronomy.

MinOt Men Study Astronomy.
A good many Of the Minot folks
were looking for the spots on the sun
Wednesday. Pete Vandenoever look
ed thru . glass and thot that he OBJ
served something rather unusual. John
Ehr didn't have Z glass handy, but
vandenoever says that John looked
thru q bottle and actually saw more
than one sun. He also counted noeJ
than six planets in close proximity to
the sun.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-12-18
Minot Masons Attend FsrrD c.

E. B. McCutcheon, L. vollmsf. 4 n;
Hagenstein and Prof. Newcomer. Y.s,ss
resenting the Scottish Rite bo1Ie,.
for Fargo Wednesday aftsliIIG 4 u
consider the new plan Of wei |II II
started by the Supreme q u
, Washington, D. c. Il
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-12-18
Railroads Must Build Sheds for Car
Repairers.

According to a senate measure in
troduced BY Senator Mostad Of Minot,
and passed by the special legislative
session, the railroads Of North Dakota
will be compelled to build sheds at oil
division points under which car re-
pairers may work, during inclement
weather. In the past, these men have
often been compelled to work out in
the rain.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-12-18
Pres. Crane to Visit Washington ant
New York.

Pres. Crane OF the Mln0t Normal
will spend his holiday vacation in
Washington, D. c., finishing up some
work which he started while in charge
of the reconstruction educational work
among the military hospitals Of the
u. s. during the war. He will also
visit Columbia University, where he
spent a year recently doing special
work.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-12-18

The n. c. L. has even hit the Minot
curriers'. Curling rocks that have been
received by some Of the members cost
nearly $4,000, or about double the old
price.