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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-08
Mrs. Geo. Gessner Died Following
Birth of Babe

Mrs. Geo. Gessner, whose husband is
employed by the Western Union, pass
ed away at her home, 808 Ninth Ave.
N. E. this evening at 6:1O o'clock fol-
lowing the birth of a babe three
hours earlier. The babe did not sur
vive.
Mass will be held at St. Leo's
Catholic church Friday morning.
Mr.. Gessner is awaiting the arrival
Of his wife's sister, Mrs. Illebraun, of
Mt. Carmel, N. D. before making ar
rangements for the funeral. 1t is pos
sible that the remains will be taken
to the place Of her birth, Cross Hill,
Ont, where her parents reside. Be-
sides her parents, Mrs. Gessner leaves
six sisters and three brothers. :
She was 81 years of age and prior
to her marriage three years ago was
employed for several years at the
Fair store and by the Brownstein Co.
CT this city. A host of friends extend
sympathy to the surviving members
Of the family.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-08
Concert by Schumann Club Successful

The first annual concert of the
Schumann Club, given at the audi
forum Friday evening, marking the
close of their seasons activities prov
ed a rare treat to the music lovers
of the city. Under the capable lead
ership of Miss Martha Reishus, the
Schumann Club has attained a most
enviable rank among the various or
CARNATIONS of Minot. This was
amply demonstrated by the excep-
tional quality Of the numbers render
ed upon this OCCASION. The solo parts
taken by Miss Emma Martineau, Mrs.
J. r. Pence and Mrs. J. w. Howe
added quite measurably to the eff
fectiveness of several Of the numbers.
Miss Eva Thompson, pianist, Miss
Bertha Gilbertson at the organ and
Mrs. Preston Hallman on the violin
played the accomplishments with
pleasing effect! The concert number RS
proper, were supplemented most eff
fectiveiy by Mrs. Lula Gimme.
Wisnacs, pianist and Miss Heller
Brrns, reader. 4.
This was the first opportunity Mi
not people have, had to hear this
telented artist whose interpre
tation of the masterpieces of List
Grieg, Chopin and other old masters
showed ability of the highest ranl
! and aroused the audience to fervors
# ecstacy.
Miss Burns in her work displayed
a charm and naivette that captivatee
her audience and brot repeated en-
cores. In this connection, the indie
: pendent takes pleasure to announce
that Miss Burns is soon to open (
, studio in the city. The splendid worl
, of the Schumann Club in it's initia
, concert assured the organization O.
an enviable position in the musica
circles Of the city.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-08
Howard Resigns as
Director of Band

John E. Howard, director Of the
Community Band, rendered his resig-
nation at a meeting Of the board Of
directors Of the band held Wednes-
day.
DR.. Anderson was offered the d.
rectorship and he accepted.
Mr.. Howard explained that he
would be unable to continue with the
work on account of his ever increas-
ing duties in the Minot schools as
director Of music in that institution.
He finds it necessary to be out of
the city during the summer vacation
and will leave Saturday for Wynd-
mere, N. D., where his mother re-
sides and will spend some time look
ing after business matters for her.
Mr.. Towards brother has been SER
iously ill following his service during
the war and Mr.. Howard will have
to be with him much of the time dur
ing the summer. .---
.dr. Howard has been director of
the Community bnad for the past 10
months and has donated his services
to that organization without remun-
Grafton in order that our community
might have a band of which they
might feel proud. He has built up an
organization of forty members that
stands very high musically in the
state and leaves the band in excellent
condition.
DR.. Anderson directed the band
last summer during Mr.. Towards alb
sence from the city and he is certain
to receive the same hearty co-opera-
ton that has been given Mr.. Howard.
The benefit ball held recently I'M
der the auspices Of the Association of
Commerce, Melted more than 5000 and
this will be used for the purchase of
white duck trousers and white caps
for the band members to be used in
the summer months. The regulation
uniforms are to be purchased later
The band plans to play at least one
concert each week during the sum-
mer.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-08
Commissioner Olsness Tells of Minot
In The Early Days

Mr.. Olsness, Commissioner of In
sorance, and State Auditor Poindex-
ter and Mr.. and Mrs. Renbach were
in the city during the noon hour We'd
nesday enroute to Carpio to attend a
political meeting.
81 first visited Minot in 1897, as a
railroad laborer," Mr.. Olsness said
to representative of The Indepen-
dent. Il had come across from Nor
way shortly before then and got a
job with construction crew on the
Great Northern which had been built
only as far as Minot up to that time.
I worked for Bob Fox of Towner,
who had been given grading job and
we spent six weeks making cut in
the hills at point east Of where Tioga
As now located.
"Minot was wild burg in those
days, let me tell you. There were
saloons, roulette wheels and every
thing else that went with a well reg
ulated western village. l recollect
that l stood right on the street and
watched the shell games in operation as
I saw the cappers rake in the money,
l was sorely tempted to try my
hand"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-08
Many Towns Join in
18th of July Celebration

A big Fourth of July. celebration
will be held at Rice Lake, "a miles
southwest of 'Minot, under the auspic-
es of the Federated Luther League of
the Harvey Circuit, and sponsored by
the League Of Northwestern North
Dakota.
G5v. H. L. Anderson of Douglas
Rev. r. S. Stockdal of Makoti and
Banker Odegard of Douglas were in
Minot Tuesday making arrangements
for the affair.
A baseball game will be played by
Star Tri-County League.
A horseshoe tournament will be
held by Douglas VS.. Challengers.
A tug-of-war in water is to be
pulled off by Ryder VS.. Makoti. There
will be potato races, swimming races
diving contests and the usual Fourth
of July athletic sports.
Three bands are to furnish the mu
sic for the day, Douglas, Ryder anc
Plaza.
The Model Luther League program
will be presented by the Minot church.
es. Addresses will be given by Rev
T. F. Gullixon of Minot and Rev. A
o. Fonkalsrud, ePh. D., OF Fargo
There will be a splendid display Of
fireworks in the evening. Refresh
ments and lunches will be served or
the ground.
The Minot Gun Club will install 6
trap for clay pigeon shooting ane
will have sufficient guns and ammun
ition on the grounds. Valuable prizes
will be given for beginners only, althe
professionals are welcome to shoot
but not for prizes.
A large number of towns in North
western North Dakota have joined il
this celebration and it is believed il
the weather is fair, there will be {
crowd of 10000 people.
Some good orator will be engaged
to deliver patriotic address.
Rice Lake is the most beautiful
summer resort in this section of the
state. There are excellent facilitie!
for boating, bathing and fishing.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-08
Superintendent of Recreation Arrives
Swimming Pool Opens Wednesday

Oral Bridgford, superintendent OF
recreation for the Minot Parks, arriv-
ed today to begin his duties. He is
from Indianapolis, Ind, and is grad
uate from the Normal Gymnasium
Union of that city, He is fine ap-
pearing young man Of "a years and
comes we'll equipped for his work.
He will have general charge of the
play grounds, bathing house and pool,
etc.
He will be available to those who
come to the park to hold good sized
picnics, in taking charge Of the sports
for children and grown-ups. His
services will be free to such.
,Supt. Doolittle announces that the
new swimming pool will be open next
Wednesday. Mr.. Doolittle plans to
have the pool open at o'clock morn
ings if sufficient number of residents
desire to avail themselves of an early
morning plunge. '.>
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-08
Deluge of Children Swamps Director

Deluge of Children Swamps Director
Mothers in Hollywood, CAL, who
enjoy earning a little extra spending
money in appearing in movies, found
an ideal way during the production
of "Too Much Business, which will
be shown at the Orpheum Theater on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday next
week.
Several of the sequences show the
interior of a day nursery at which
business mothers left their children
for the day. During the making of
the picture the Jess Robbins studio
became day nursery. AS fast as a
mother heard that children were
wanted, these business women, who
had been in the habit of leaving their
children in ;. a day nursery brought
them to the studio for safe keeping.
In addition to having their children
we'll cared for, these mothers receiv-
ed a compensation for their children's
work in the picture. e..
1t became necessary after a time
to check business, as the day nursery
idea grew by leaps and bounds, and
enc morning over five hundred
mothers and children appeared at the
studio door applying for admission.
cts no use talking" said Jess Rob.
tbins, II have too much business. The
| picture is well named and will be the
death of me if this business of look.
ing after. kids keeps up"
A score of trained nurses were en-.
gagged to care for the children anG
amuse them when they were not al
work,
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Sinkler Chairman Warehouse Com
~ miftoo y sa. r~7 sst3!3 :.

E. R. Sinkler was appointed chair
man of the potato warehouse commit
tee at meeting of the board of dir
ectors Of the Association of Com
merce held during the luncheon hour
today.
E. A. Shirley, former chairman, felt
it necessary to resign on account Of
being out of the city. Mr.. Sinkler
is expected to take hold of the finan-
cling Of the warehouse building at once
and believes that he can raise suffi-
cient capital within a few days to
guarantee it's being built to care for
the fall crop. Mr.. Sinkler himself has
1875 acres Of potatoes.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-08
Former Treasurer is Ordered to Pay
Funds e-

Bismarck, June 6 - The supreme
court of North Dakota has affirmed
the writ of mandamus issued by Dis
trict Judge Lowe, directing Lawrence
Larson, former treasurer of Burke
county, and of the First National bank
of Bowbells, to pay to the incoming
treasurer money which had been plac-
ed on time deposit by Larson shortly
before he went out Of office, May /,
1921. Justice Bronson, writing the
opinion, held that Larson was without
authority in depositing money on time
deposits and that moneys placed on
time deposit really were demand de-
posits. Treasurer Larson had de-
posted 100000 in various banks of
the county and the decision in this
case was to apply to all instances.
Most of the money has since been re-
paid through time deposits becoming
due.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-08
Hileman-Parke Nuptials

The marriage OF MISS Kathryne
Georgia Hileman, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Curt Hileman, to Albert James
Parke was solemnized at the Catholic
parsonage Thursday, June l, Rey.
Jos. Raith performing the ceremony.
The couple will reside at James,
town, N. D., where Mr.. Parke is en-
gagged in the jewelry business. He
was formerly connected with the Hart
Swalstead jewelry store in this city.
Mrs. Parke has been employed at the
Minot postoffice for several years and
is very highly regarded by all who
know her. ..-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-08
w. C. T. u. Held District Meeting al
H.-, Portal e@,s

The Fourth District Women's Chris
tan Temperance Union met in annual
convention at Portal, N. D. June IL.
It convened in the form of an EN-
forcement Institute, the slogan for
this district being "Help to Safeguard
the Future. A good delegation was
in attendance and enjoyed to the ut
most the generous hospitality of the
Portal ladies and the very interesting
addresses and numbers on the pro-
gram. Mrs. Necia E. Buck, State Or
ganizer, favored the session with
splendid addresses on Claw Enforce
ment" and "The Expanded Program
of the w. C. T. u" Mr.. F. C. Upton,
who had just returned from the State
Enforcement Conference at Fargo,
rendered a very instructive address
on the different phases of the Enforce
ment Laws of the 18th Amendment
and the very evident decline in the
consumption of home brew throughout
the land the past two years
Rev. S. A. Kennedy, pastor of the
Presbyterian church at Portal, very
forcibly showed how the church men,
bers of today can assist the enforce
I ment Of Prohibition laws.
A delicious luncheon was served in
! the church for the delegates and out
! of town visitors. At the business
session gratifying reports We're given
by the District Superintendent Of De-
er officers were reelected for the COM
ing year.
The convention accepted the invita-
ton of the Douglas Union to meet
there in 1923.
The following resolutions were
adopted by the convention:
] FIRST. Be it resolved that the
delegates at the annual convention of
the 18th Dist. w. C. T. U. at Portal
gratefully acknowledge the Divine
Guidance of our Heavenly Father and
again pledge Him our loyalty and
service and ask His help in working
out the ideas set forth in the Golden
Rule.
SECOND. That we do all in our
power. to encourage total abstinence
and purity of life as expressed in, the
Single Standard Of Morals for both
men and women.
THIRD. That the ballot is priv
lege and it is our sacred duty to exer-
else it intelligently and at all times
for the enforcement of law and the
uplift Of mankind; and further that
we go on record as being in fayo,
Of Sabbath observance and enforce.
ment of the laws already on our stat
!; ute books for the keeping of the Sab
bath. go 49, g :: --.-"'|
FOURTH. That this convention &c
on record as supporting ex-Secretary
Hayes in his efforts as head of the
Film Corporation in cleaning up the
Moving Picture Business.
FIFTH. That we commend Gov
Nestos for his courageous stand in the
. attitude he has taken against ire
ligious teachings in our colleges ant
. university.
| SIXTH. That we express ou1
!, thanks and appreciation to the mem
bers of the Portal Union and theil
{ friends who have so royalty enter
tanned us. We extend our hearty
thanks to our field worker, Mrs. Bucl
who has proven such an inspira tiol
, during this convention, and to Mr.. F
C. Upton, our Federal Prohibition Of
, fcer, for the information and encour
agement given US, to Rev. Kennedy
Mrs. Baldwin, and the young peopl,
.. of Portal who have given of thei
, time and effort to make the convention
success
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-08

The Ward County Farm Bureau
Picnic will be held at Burlington on
the Old Settlers Picnic Grounds on
June 21st. An all day meeting will
be held. Bring your dinner, good
place to eat. Lots Of shade. fet'a
get together for good old fashion.
ed time.
Good speakers with lots of pep. A
sports program is being arranged af-
ter the speaking. There will be some
bands that will make your feet tickle
and red lemonade on every corner.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-08
Price Farm Hand Commits Suicide
After Attack on EMPLOYERS Wife


Mandan, N. D., June drought to
bay by posse of deputy sheriffs,
townsmen and farmers from Morton
and Oliver counties who had con-
Quoted a three day hunt for him, Mike
Ulick, former convict, who escaped
Sunday night from an Oliver county
officer, last night shot and killed him.
self.
Ulick, in the opinion of Coroner
John w. Kennedy of Morton county,
was enroute to the Bert Mills farm
Ito kill Mills.
Ulick was sent to the penitentiary
from Devils Lake some years ago for
rape. For two years since his dis
charge he worked at the Bert Mills
farm near Price, N. D., IS miles north
of here. Thursday evening he at
tempted an assault upon Mrs. Mills.
She beat him off and her husband,
returning had Ulick arrested.
Saturday he was arraigned at Cen
ter and held to district court for trial
Sunday night he stepped away from
a deputy sheriff and disappeared in
the darkness. Monday evening at
dusk he appeared at the Mills farm
after successfully GLIDING officers
Mills warned him away, but Ulick con.
tinued towards him. Fearing attack
Mills fired at him with shotgun, anc
Ulick Disappeared.
Last evening Ulick was seen cross
ing a field in the river bottoms below
Harmon, and to enter a patch o.
brush near where Mills watered hi.
stock. Phone messages brought tn,
sheriff and five possemen who sur
rounded the place. They were aug
n1ented shortly after by 40 more mel
armed with every conceivable sort o!
weapons.
Uiick called to Claude White, Of
fering to deed to him all his live
stock if White would go his bond. H,
was ordered to surrender. Severa
shots were fired. Ulick was seen t,
raise his gun, shot sounded. Afte1
AN hour, search was started and Ulicl
was found dead, bullet through hi
head fired from the revolver still
;gripped tightly in his hand.
Investigation today proved he ha.
purchased the gun in Mandan yes
terday morning and had bought foo,
that was found beside him. In tn
opinion of the coroner, Ulick had re
turned to the place where he was sur
rounded to be in position to kill Mills
his former employer
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-08
Mrs. Parker and Daughter Return
From California

Mrs. w. H. Parker, accompanied by
her daughter, Mrs. Dahlquist, return
ed from California Thursday where
they have sojourned since December
for the benefit of the formers health.
Enroute back they stopped at Excel
sior Springs, Mo-, and spent a couple
Of weeks at the baths there. Both
express their delight at the invigor-
ating climate of California and are
enthusiastic regarding San Diego
where they spent the greater part OF
their time while in the Sunshine state
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-08

Jacobson to Fly at Sawyer Picnic
Chef Jacobson has been engaged to
fly at the annual Sawyer picnic June
%. The committees are working up
a good program. There will be bali
games, horse races, good program
of speeches and music with a bowery
dance in the evening. Sawyer can
always be depended upon to deliver
the goods.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-08
Rasmussens Return from the West

Rasmussens Return from the West
Mr.. and Mrs. S. j. Rasmussen and
daughter, Miss Mary, returned Sun
day from four months visit in Cali
fornia. They spent three months in
San Diego and a month in Los Ange-
les. Mr.. Rasmussen states that Los
Angeles is growing at the rate of
100000 annually and the folks out
west claim that some day they will
have the largest city on the continent.
They, returned over the C. P.s R.,
spending a few days at Banff, Alta.
Mr.. Rasmussen states that while he
saw many beautiful sights in the west
none was prettier than the view of the
crops in North Dakota.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-08
A. Enterprising Merchant at Makoti

A. Enterprising Merchant at Makoti
Carl Mason, Clyde Nelson and John
Huseby made so mile auto trip to
Makoti, expecting to deliver addresses
a. market day celebration which had
been extensively advertised. Upon
heir arrival there, they found that the
affair had been staged by an enter
prising merchant, who did big bust
ness during the day. Nothing daunt-
ed, Mr.. Mason rolled up his sleeves
and gave the address of his life to a
small but. appreciative audience.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-08
L. w. TOFTNER
Candidate for County Commissioner

ErA; 5th District
I have held this office for the last
year. and half and I realize that this
office is one Of the most important in
the county. If reelected l will con-
scientiously endeavor to give the peo-
pie Of the 9Th District and the County
as a whole as economical an admin
istration as possible.
Your vote and support solicited and
will be appreciated.
(Pol. Advt.) 6-8-t3
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-08
Minot Men Attend Irrigation State
,n Meeting

The following Minot men are among
those participating in the irrigation
meeting at Bismarck, which opened
Wednesday: John Burke, represent
ing the Association of Commerce; r.
r. Barron, H. M. Wilson and M. F.
Mulroy from the Rotary, John Kas-
sens, Howard Elliott, E. J. McGrath,
and Lawrence Eby, the latter from
the Kiwanis., Nearly every locality
sent delegates. A large number from
Sanish were included.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-08
Donnybrook Represented at Conven-
tiOn

The board of trustees of the village
of Donnybrook was represented at the
supervisors annual meeting today by
the presence of Mesdames Jos. John
son, w. A. Larson and P. A. johnson
who took deep interest in the DELHI
erations. All are enthusiastic in the
discharge of their official duties and
are keen to learn all the intricate de.
tails pertaining to their office. They
informed a representative of the In
dependent that while their town has
not reached a satisfactory state OF
perfection, as yet, they are hopeful
that with a few more years of ex-
perience they may be able to make it
the only "spotless' town along the
western reaches of the 500 line.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-08

George State informs US that he
mas arranged to sell at auction all I'M
sold lots in Falkland Addition. Look
for announcement in next weeks In
dependent. tt
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-08

Auction on all unsold lots in Lee &
Jacobson Falkland Addition will be
announced in next issue; of this paper.
Take notice. There will be some
bargains. Il
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-08
Dallas Shriners in Minot

A special train carrying Shriners
from Dallas Tex, passed through
Minot Saturday morning. The train
came in blowing a siren. Altho no
announcement had been made of their
coming, a number Of local Shriners
and others got out to welcome the
party.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-08
Attend I, O. O. F. Encampment

Attend l. o. o. F. Encampment
Thos. Hecker is in Grand Forks this
week, as a delegate to the Grand 1.
0. O. F. Camp. Chas. Lighthall
went as lodge representative. These
men have extended an invitation from
Minot to entertain the grand lodge
next year.
Mr.. Hecker will visit his son, Ray,
at Twin Valley, Mimi, before return
ing.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-08
L. w. TOftner Candidate for
Reelection

L. W. Toftner, county commissioner
from the Fifth district, is candidate
for reelection. Mr.. Toftner has serv-
ed his district in a very capable man
ner and the experience he has already
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-08

Horses, Cattle and lot of new
farming implements will be sold at
Nick Schilling's Auction Sale at Bert
hold, June 18th.
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:. Telegram from Johnny Jones

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I. Telegram from Johnny Jones
). Minneapolis, MINI, June Z.
!. H. E. Wheeler:
;: Letter from McCurren receiv-
+ ed. Rotary can have elephants,
!. band, and anything else that l
:. have that they can use, horses,
! wagons, etc. Kindest regards.
\ Johnny j. Jones.
!.
i These are to be used for the
!. reception of Ralph Cummings,
!. First Vice President of Interna-
!. tional Rotary, who with his party
+ of Rotarians from Lancaster, Pa.
< Baltimore, Washington, D. c.,
+ and Pittsburgh, will spend three
! hours in Minot on the afternoon
= of June 20.
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