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The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09
Avery Road Main.
tainer Demonstrated

A demonstration of the Avery one
man road maintainer will be given in
this city Saturday and it is expected
that an unusually large crowd will
witness the work of this wonderful
machine.
Jacob Raub, who is in charge of the
Minot block, comprising all the ter
ritory between Towner, N. D., and
Havre, Mont, with the branch lines
north to the Canadian line, is here ar
ranging for the demonstration. The
Farmers Implement & Supply Co.,
who handle the Avery line here, are
associated with Mr.. Raub in the dem
onstration. 4
An Independent representative Wis
tied the northern section of the city
Wednesday where this machine was
at work and watched it operating. The
machine is operated easily by one man
who can see at all times just what he
is doing. 1t is fast running and an
entire city block can be graded
smoothly in seven minutes. The ma
chine that 'makes rough roads
smooth" performed it's part perfectly.
Mr.. Raub has invited in many from
out Of the city, including township Of
ficers and farmers to witness the
demonstration. Those desiring to see
the demonstration, should call at the
office of the Farmers Implement &
Supply Co., Saturday morning and
they will be directed to the street
where the machine will work.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09

New Mexico. Since that time a daugh-
ter, Agnes Hill. has made her home with
the PAGES until a year ago when she
went to live with her sister, Mrs. Leaf
fie Pearson at Tucuincari, N. N.
Mr.. Pace was recently granted Vaca-
tion of two weeks by the Northern
States Power company, because Of poor
health. He dressed as usual, Monday
morning when at about o'clock he
was suddenly called into the Great Be-
yond.
ternoon at 3 o'clock from the Methodist
church, the pastor. DR.. C. l.. Clifford
officiating. The n. p. lodge will have
| charge of the services at Rose Hill
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09
Miss Hammer TO Be
Rotary Guest Monday

Miss Sofie Hammer, noted Grand
Opera singer, who will arrive in Minot
Sunday to be the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Aksel Bratsberg, will be the
guest of the Minot Rotary Monday at
noon, where she has kindly consented
to sing one or two numbers.
Miss Hammer, who is a member Of
the Metropolitan Opera Co., of New
York City, has been singing at Tacoma
and other western cities and is en-
route to the east. She is friend Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Bratsberg, having at
tended college in Norway. with Mr..
Bratsberg.
Monday will be Ladies Day at the
Minot Rotary, the wives of the Ro-
tarians to accompany their husbands
to the luncheon. Colonel Boyden,
good roads expert, will deliver his ad-
dress on cement and concrete that
day.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09

Seven new members of the Board
Of Directors Of the Association Of
Commerce were elected at the annual
dinner held at the Association rooms
Tuesday evening. The new directors
are:
Lee Piper, President Piper-Howo
Lumber Co.
Max johnson, Mgr. Max Johnson
Coal Co.
S. s. Morgan, Mgr. Minot Grocery
Co.
Ray Miller, Mgr. Minot Auto Co.
w. J. Gerding, Cashier First In
ternational Bank.
A. B. Lee, Mgr. Ward Fruit Co.
G. ID. Colcord, Editor of The Inde-.
pendent.
The holdovers are:
John F. Mcclure, Mgr Northern
States Power Co.
K. A. Nestos, Asst. States Atty
Carl f Danelson, Prop. Grand
Hotel.
Frank Muskovitch, with Great
Northern Railway.
f. A. Shirley rendered his resigna-
tion due to the pressure of his own
business, after serving the Association
very faithfully and efficiently for sew.
eral years.
The retiring directors, besides Mr..
Shirley, are Robert NJ. Graham, DR..
A. D. McCannel, Mike F. Mulroy,
Chas. H. Zehringer, Norman Ellison
and Henry NJ. Wilson
Henry Wilson, the retiring presi-
dent, was in charge of the meeting
and gave a report showing that the
old board during the past year had
reduced the Indebtedness from more
than $4,000 to about $1,000 and con-
sidering the value of the equipment,
the Association can be considered to
be free from debt or better.
DR.. l.. H. Beeler, president of the
Minot Normal, delivered strong ad-
dress pertaining to our duties towards
the community.
The retiring members of the board
were given vote of thanks for their
excellent service and the assembIage
gave John f. Howard a vote Of
thanks for the entertainment he has
furnished the Association on numer-
Gus occasions. Mr.. Howard was pres
ent, favoring the assemblage with
several enjoyable violin selections.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09
Home Grown Tobacco

John Maloney, who owns consider
able real estate adjoining the city, is
an enthusiastic agriculturalist and is
ever on the alert for new ideas along
that line. He recently showed the
writer sevefal pounds of tobacco
grown in the eastern part of the city
last season by Chas. Stafford. The
sample showed very high grade leaf,
good color and flavor, we'll shaped and
smooth. The probability is that it
would be good crop for enthusiasts
to experiment with for if it can be
grown successfully it would prove a
valuable side line for the small farmer.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09
PyfhiauS to Meet
Here June 1915

The Grand Lodge, knights of Pyth-
las, will convene in Minot June Is and
16. About Is delegates from all parts
of the state. besides delegates to the
Pythian Sisters convention to be held
on the same dates, will attend A
joint meeting will be held at the Elks
Home on the morning of the 18TH. at
which time. w. NJ. Smart, president of
the city commission. will welcome the
delegates. In the afternoon an auto
mobile ride will be given at the X. +.
Castle Hall for the Grand Lodge repre-
sentatives and the Pythan Sister dele
gates
Dokey ceremony will take place at
the Elks Home on the evening of June
l5 and at noon there will be big
Dokey parade. The new FeZZes have
arrived for the members
The Town Criers are in charge of
decorating the city for the convention
and the visitors will be given a hearty
welcome
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09
Auditors Attend WahpetOn
Convention

r. W. kennard, Ward county audi
tor and G. E. Colcord, county auditor
from Renville county, returned Mon
day from Wahpeton, where they at
tended the state convention of audi
tors. The officials were given a fine
time by the people of Wahpeton who
took them to Battle Lake, Mimi, in
autos Saturday night where they
spent couple Of days fishing. Thirty
five auditors attended the convention
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09
Rotary Club Elects
Ne1, Directors

A meeting of the directors OF the
Minot Rotary. club was held Saturday
ed Presidents. d. COlcord.
First Vice President = Winfield M
Smart.
Second Vice President-Ray Miller.
Sergeant-at-Arms-JO Mcclure.
Secretary-Burt T.. Stewart.
The other directors are Aksel Brats-
berg, Peter Fugelso. George Kemper and
Henry Wilson.
The following committees have been
Survey-Geo. kemper, chairman; Evan
Thomas, Geo. Walker. Fred Upton.
Resolutions = Bill Smart, chairman
Hal Davies: Francis Murphy, Mike Null
Boys Work-Henry Wilson, Chairman:
Leslie White, Archie McCannel. Dick
Mills, Roy Pence. Herold Ross.
BYLAWS Ray Miller, chairman, Fran
tos, Bill Smart.
Entertainment - Ray Miller. chair
man, Otto Ellison. Herbert Cotton, Lafe
Flaten, John Howard. Soren Rasmussen.
Carl Danielson.
Fellowship-Pete Fugelso, chairman;
Bob Barron. Norm Ellison. Bert Cor
man, Bill Borene.
Publicity-Hal Davies, Glenn colcord.
AttendancsMJohn McGuire' Mcclure Gnarm maH n,
Vail, Norman Hardaway, Roy McCand-
less, John Morrell. Clarence See, Jim
Smallwood, Marvin Solien. Frank Taylor
and Harry Winters.
Education-Bill Smart, chairman; Bill
Clar, r. A. Nestos. Peter Erickson, Les
lie White.
Program-Aksel Bratsberg, chairman,
Edward Person, Archie MCDANIEL, Hen
ry Wilson.
At Mondays meeting there were short
addresses by the new president. and
the outgoing president. DR.. Archie D.
MCDANIEL. Walter Bond gave a short
address explaining the proposed laws
to be referred. Thorstein Skorning, a
world master of the accordion, favor
ed the Rotary with number Of selec-
tions He is whole band in himself
and is simply marvellous. He was the
guest Of Carl DanielOon.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09
Baccalaureata Services

The Baccalaureate s9.'Viccs OF The
graduating class Of the Minot high
school were held at the auditorium
Sunday evening. The high school or
chestra played the professional as the
siXty-three graduates entered the room.
Rev. D. J. Gallagher delivered the in
vocation and Rev. c. l.. Clifford gave the
scripture reading. Rev. P w. Erickson
delivered most appropriate address on
Chasing the Rainbow" The high
school chorus sang more Love to Thee.
o Christ. The chorus was directed
by Miss Eldrice Nelson. who is in
charge of the vocal music in the city
schools and rendered this beautiful
number most effectively. The Faculty
Ladies' Sextette sang ANGELS Seren-
ade" with violin obligato by John E..
Howard. Every seat in the large aud
itOrium was filled.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09
Jailor's Hand Bitten Trying to Take
Weber's Picture

The man who calls himself George
Weber, one of the Martin robbers cap.
tured east of Minot recently, was
taken from the hospital to the county
Jail Thursday, having recovered suf-
ficiently from the bullet wound in his
right leg.
Jailor Mccartney endeavored to
take Webers picture Thursday as it
is believed that this is man wanted
elsewhere for very serious offense,
but Weber fought like tiger, biting
and scratching the jailor's hand. Mr.
Mccartney says he viii! get a good
picture Of the man eventually, catch
ing him unawares.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09
TIE aaAssHoPP1n CAMPAIGN

Along with the warm weather. re-
ports of grasshoppers become more nu-
merous. So far the reports have been
from scattered areas. but almost all
communities are now reporting grass
hoppers in numbers.
At present. sub-stations for the dis
tributon of poison have been establish
ed at Kenmare. Hartland, DonnybrOok,
Foxholm, Berthold. Des Lacs and Ed.
Durbins' near Burlington. The Minot
station, in the Roth-LentOn barn. has
distributed to date about five tons Of
poison.
Most Of the places reporting the hop
pers as numerous state that they are
very small but that they want to get"
them while they are small. The poison
does not have to be spread over such
large area. nor in the fields if the
mash is put out while the hoppers are
young.
kenmare reports that they expect to
put out between 25 and 30 tons of poi
son. There have been no reports from
the recent rains there have held the
hoppers in check to some extent
{ 1t cannot be too firmly impressed on
the farm bureau members that the
county agent expects to hear from them
as to the development of danger from
hoppers. Care should be taken to look
closely for the small hoppers which are
no larger than an ant.
determined effort is being made
the poison out on the ground early and
farmers should cooperate in this eff
fort. Please keep in mind the follow
ing points: Look closely for young
hoppers; report Immediately; apply for
poison; scatter as soon as possible.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09
Rixh school Picnic

Prof. A. J. Spacht and wife and Miss
Howery chaperoned the Sawyer high
school senior class Thursday TOR pic
mic at Riverside park. The Sawyer
school baseball team was included. The
class and team were photographed at
the Hart Studio.
The Sawyer boys won six out of ten
games played this year.
During the summer Prof Spacht will
live in Sawyer and preach at the Car
rison, N. d. congregational church and
at Highland, south Of Minot.
Miss Howery and Miss Blanding will
spend the summer in the Minot Nor
NAL. All will teach again in Sawyer.
Miss Mildred Hage will teach the
intermediate room.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09
Evanyelists at Des Laos

Mr.. Wells, the evangelist, and H. A.
Backemeyer, the tenor soloist sup
porting him, began series of meet
ings at Des Lacs Sunday. They are
using tent 40xS0 feet with seating
capacity of 500 and in spite of the
rain Sunday a crowd Of 300 attended
the first service. The meetings will
be continued to June 26. Services will
be held each night except Monday
nights. Mr.. Backemeyer is organic
ing children's booster chorus and
they are rehearsing for special pro,
gram to be given Saturday evening,
June 49,.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09
urr.rrA,e pAon o1rruA1Y

William Pace was born IN 1858 In Cass
county, Iowa. His father. James Pace
was a native Of Illinois. His mother
was an Iowan. and died when William
was four years old. There was one
other child, Quinn Pace. and Of this
brother. William has not heard from
again married and to this union two
children were born. Frank Pace Of VII
now living near Glasgow, Montana.
Mr.. Pace came to Minot about thirty
years ago, having been one Of the hrst
firemen on the Great Northern railroad.
Following wreck on the railroad. be-
cause Of shattered nerves, he gave up
railroading and took up the plumbing
business which he followed until ac-
cepting position with the. Northern
States Power company as boiler maker,
about three years ago. Mr.. Pace was
married about thirty years ago to Miss
ida Milton. Two children were born to
them, Mrs. Lula Kronick at Washburn,
N. D.. and Emma Hilton at Fallon, Me-
Four years ago Mr.. Pace was mar
ried to Mrs. Fannie Hill Of Tucuincari,
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09
Marie Wick Murdered
by Degenerate in Fargo

The body Of Miss Marie Wick,
beautiful eighteen-year-old girl, who
occupied Room 30 of the Prescott
Hotel in Fargo, was found at z
o'clock Tuesday morning, in her
room. One of the most horrible mur-
ders in the annals Of North Dakota
history had been committed by some
degenerate.
She had been gagged and each Of
her hands had been tied to bed post
with pillow slips taken from blood
stained pillows. Her nose was brok-
en-. There was deep cut on the left
of her head and another on the right,
made by some blunt instrument. At
first it was believed that the murderer
had used a hammer, but later the
nozzle of the fire hose was found in
the hall, with blood stains on it. The
nozzle had been partially screwed back
into the hose. The murderer no doubt
was familiar with the hotel and had
been deliberate with his horrible work.
1t is believed that the murder was
committed at about 2 a. m., tho dis
covery was not made until the clerk
went to call the young woman at Z
in the morning. She was enroute to
feLLlDOIle, ~. ~, w SlSlI d oAoCCI oAiu
had left call.
Blood spots on the walls and on her
body indicated she had fought her
assailant, who evidently attacked her
after she had retired for the night.
It is believed that the murderer es-
capped by way of the door, locking it
after him.
A physician examined the body and
declares that the woman was assaulted
thus furnishing motive for the hor-
rible crime.
The Cass county commissioners Of
fer reward for the capture Of the
murderer and the city commission Of
Fargo offer like reward.
Miss Wick's parents are Mr.. and
Mrs. Hans Wick of Grygla, Mimi,
near Thief River Falls. She had been
employed the past year in the farmers
cooperative store at Grygla. She
was a member of the Royal Neighbors.
None Of the occupants Of the rooms
heard any noise in her room. II. D..
Hagen, former president of the
Scandinavian-Americ Bank Of Far
60, occupied room next to the girls
room. He has asked the Cass county
authorities to take his finger prints
and examine his body for bruises or
scratches. There is door between
Hagen's and the girls room which
was nailed. Hagen says he retired
at 80 a. m. The bloody finger
prints of the murderer do not CORE
spond with Hagsn's prints.
1t has been learned that enroute to
Fargo, the young woman met mid
I1o orod man IN tho train who had
the "newsy" toss her some peanuts,
engaging in conversation With her in
that way. Later he sat in seat with
Miss Wick and played cards with her
and another young woman riding
with her. Authorities are looking for
the man who got off the train in
Fargo.
In her right hand she clutched some
gray hair, furnishing the~only tangi-
Bile evidence.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09

Lynn Christensen, 15-year-old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Christensen, who
reside on Seventh Ave. N. w. passed
received while he was attempting to
save neighbor. Mrs. P. A. Stein, from
burning to death when her gasoline
stove exploded. The remains were in
tered in the Norwegian Lutheran Gem
etery Monday afternoon, the funeral be-
ing held from the Lutheran church.
Rev. T. F. Gullixson, officiating. He
is survived by his parents and broth
er, Roy. The father is an insurance
man. The deceased attended the Mo-
del school Of the Normal and was to
have graduated this month. He was
in command Of one of the Boy Scout
troops and was splendid young man.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09
CIerk-Carrier Examinations

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an exam
ination for Clerk Carrier, Post Office
Service, for vacancies at Minot, N. D.
This examination is for male appli-
cants only. Date of examination,
June IS, 1921.
Also an examination is to be held
July 9th, 1921 for rural carrier to
fill vacancy at Burlington, N. Oak.
Application blanks and information
may be secured from R. D. Potter,
local secretary, postoffice, Minot, N. D.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09
work starts on Community Hail

The work of building the Community
Hall by the South Prairie Community
Club started this week. the basement
already being completed. The hall
will be 30X6O feet and will have valua-
ton of 100000. The members are
expected to donate $4,000 in work
at the rate of $25 for each member. The
store is located IL miles south of Mnot.
Officers of the club were elected us
follows: J. F. kavanaugh, president;
E. F. Cline. vice president; &. c. With
am. secretary treasurer; e. r. Smith.
r. o. Anderson. VIM. c. Walker, Mrs.
J. p. Mccarthy and Mrs. T. NJ. Larson.
directors.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09
6aWysr's Annual Picnic 'Tussday
lima Al

The twenty-first annual picnic will be
held at Corey's Grove at Sawyer, Tues
day, June 2l. An address will be Civ
en- at IL A. NJ. by some able speaker
from the Farm Bureau. Dinner will
be spread under the beautiful trees at
noon and at one o'clock the horse races
will take place. A number of oca
horses have been entered. A ball game
will take place at o'clock. There
will be a program Of sports including
fat mems races, women's races and
jumping contests for which prizes will
be offered. In the evening bowery
dance will be held.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09

Mrs. Yodngman, Mrs. James Johnson,
Mrs. Pearl Bragg. Mrs. VIM. Hunter,
Mrs. Dennis and Mrs. J. D. White are
at Valley City this week. j. D. White
and Rev. Mr.. Mergel are attending the
w. r. c. Encampment at Valley City.
Chief Leas, Walter Smallwood, A. G..
Torgerson Justin Vandenoever, John
Strommen, James Dougherty, and Geo.
Balch are in Williston attending the
state firemen's convention.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09
Taylor ana 3yorum on school hoard

Taylor ana Dyorum on school Board
Frank Taylor was reelected member
cial School District and Henry E. Byor-
um was elected member Of the board
to fill the vacancy Of Francis Murphy,
whose term expires.
G. H. Zehringer and Leon Ellithorpe
ran on stickers, their friends bringing
them out the evening before. The vote
was Taylor, 492; Byorum 392; Zehring-
er, 299 Ellithorpe, SO.
The old members Of the board are
Peter Fugelso. John Lynch and Burt
E. Stewart.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09
Arrests

Eva Gardner was arrested by Mrs.
John Campbell. police matron, charged
with immortality and taken to the coun-
ty jail.
Tom Garhartt was arrested June and
held as witness in the Parks case.
Hattie Parks. colored female, was
arrested June s.
John W. Campbell was fined $500 for
parking his car wrong.
Frank Cox was arrested June for
dfsorderly conduct.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09
Lone Tree Graduation

The commencement exercises Of the
Lone Tree school were held Saturday
night. Nellie Etter, Miss Benedict and
Mr.. Erdahl were the graduates. Mr..
Crawford is the superintendent. The
address was given by Supt. McFar-
land of the Williston schools and II. A.
Backemeyer, tenor soloist, sang.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09
1cnot 0hautauoua Jun, as.yuly

A chautaqua will be held at Wildwood
Park, Minot. under the auspices Of the
city schools. from June 20 to July s.
The American Legion will act as the
sales agency. John z. Howard, who is
familiar with the various Chautauqua
that these are all first class attrac-
tions. The following companies will
appear: Henry & Co, magicians; The
Parnells, The Crawford-Adams Co.; Gay
Zenola MacLaren, The Mallory Players,
and the Davies Light Opera CO.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09
Mrs. u. Q. Windel Of Waluston Died
In 10n0t

Mrs. H. c. Windell of Williston pass
ed away at local hospital Tuesday
at 2 p. m. following an operation. Mrs
Windell resided at Williston, during the
prominent physician She was we'll
known in Minot, being a sister-in law
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Bell She is
survived by her husband and one child.
Henry IA. The funeral will be held
from the Presbyterian church in Minot
Friday at o'clock p. m. Rev. P. w.
Erickson officiating and the remains
will be inferred in Rose Hill cemetery.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09
xiwanis Recommends City Improvement
The kiWaniS club hold ~ <l,z

IIe NIWdEIS CIuU HeIu 1tS Weekly
luncheon at the Episcopal dining hall
Wednesday noon with Thos Murphy
in charge. Members handed in slips
with suggestions for the improvements
to be recommended for the city Of Minot
and these will be considered by commit
tees and reported on at the next meet
ing. The remodeling Of the bridge at
the north entrance to Eastwood Park,
and the south hill paving were included
in the recommendations. Miss Emily
Martin played violin solo.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09
70 Divide Yavinr oontraat

The board Of city commissioners will
decide at their next meeting, p. m.
June 13. the question Of completing the
entire Hanlon & Oakes paving contract
About 80 Interested property owners
have been asked to attend the meeting
This project includes paving the south
end Of Main street.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09
VIII Deal Blov to John 8ari.ycoru

DR.. Geo w Morrow, noted anti-saloon
speaker from Michigan. will speak at
the high school auditorium Sunday even
ing, June IL at 8 o'clock The churches
Of the city will join in this meeting.
The lecture will be free He is a
forceful, effective speaker
DR.. Morrow comes here to take the
place of John G. Woolley, prohibition
candidate for president, who could not
fill his Minot engagement.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-09
Wilbur. Lab0rer.
Thought Poisoned

A laborer named Wilbur who lives
with his son northeast Of the Normal
school, became very i'll Monday even
ing while eating supper and believes
that an attempt was made by some-
one to poison him. He hurried to a
doctor who administered emetics and
he has now practically recovered
Once before he became i'll in this
fashion and thinks he was poisoned
at that time. Both times he gave
evidence Of having been poisoned with
strychnine.
Mr.. Wilbur has no positive evidence
which would connect anyone with the
crime. A man suspected of knowing
something about it has been locked
up. His name is Jack Brown. SO far
he has given no evidence that is con-
sidered of value.
Wilbur is not living with his wife,
who has moved out of the city. SO
far as he knows, he has not an enc
my in the world.
The police secured his coffee pot,
can of cream, sugar and portion Of
the bread and butter he was eating,
and these have been sent to the pub
lie health laboratory for examination.