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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
WAS CONVICTED
Former Bismarck Resident Must Go
IN prasnn

Former Bismarck Resident Must Go
to Prison
Bismarck, N. D., Dec. ETH. w.
(Docl Butterfeld has just been con-
victed in the federal court at Sioux
Falls for being implicated in the land
fraud cases and has been sentenced
to serve one year and day in the
federal ~penitentiary.
Butter1eld lived in Bismarck for
a number of years and was engaged
in real estate transactions. Some
three years ago he filed on a claim
in the Lennon land district near
Morristown. close to the state line. Re-
Gently 1t has been discovered that he
had been engaged in filing on claims
in the names of old soldiers back east.
getting them to sell their relinquish-
ments and then disposing Of the land.
Government inspectors took a hand
in the case and a few weeks ago at
Aberdeen he was indicted and con-
victed Saturday at Sioux Falls. He
had many friends in Bismarck who,
when they first learned, of his trouble
hoped he would be able to clear him.
self Of any fraud charges.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
TO FACE COURT
Fargo Knife Wielders Will Have
Chance to ExDlain

Fargo Knife Wielders Will Have q
Chance to Explain
Fargo, Dec. 27-The hearing in the
cases of Beatrice Smith, Jess Smart
and Park Adams, all colored, and Will
liam Kruger and Ella Earn, white,
who were mixed up in the row on
Front street in which the white wo-
man was stabbed in the back, will take
place this afternoon before Police
Magistrate Miller.
The quintet appeared before his hon.
or yesterday afternoon and as the
cases of Kruger, Mrs. Earn and Smart
we're not ready for hearing they were
continued. 1t is probable that Smart
will be held under a state charge of
assault with a deadly weapon with in
tent to do bodily harm.
Beatrice Smith entered a plea of
guilty and was assessed the sum of
$50 or sixteen days in Jail and Adams
in whose house the row started, was
given the same sentence. Kruger and
Mrs. Earn were each held for the
hearing in the sum of 500 which
they failed to furnish, were remanded
to the cells again, was as the case of
Smart, who was not arraigned, as the
states attorney must first pass on the
question of the issuance of a warrant.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
SOCIETY TO FEED
Big Banquet Will Take Place in Faro
Tonight.

AOAsA6AASs
Fargo. N. D.. Dec. 27.-Christmas
week will be full of banquets Of large
organizations in the city. Tonight the
Ohio society will give its first annual
banquet at $3.50 o'clock at the Gardner
hotel and big preparations are being
made for that event.
AN excellent program has been pre-
pared for this occasion by the com
mittee in charge Of arrangements.
President J. H. Worst, president of the
society will preside as POSTMASTER.
Alfred N. Colby, branch manager Of
the Bradstreet Office. will respond to
a toast on THE Governorship of Ohio
a Stepping Stone to the White House,"
Smith Stimmel. candidate for the Re-
publican nomination for governor of
North Dakota. will be heard on 1.-THE
Pre-emtnence Of the Buckeye" and
Prof. Earl B. Putt Of the A. c. will
tell OF What the Buckeyes Have Done
for North Dakota" w. S. Stambaugh.
assistant states attorney, will close the
evening with a talk on What North
Dakota Has Done for the Buckeyes"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
TWO ACCIDENTS
Baby Put Mouth Over Tea Kettle
Spout and Was Burned.

Granville. n. D.. Dec. 27.-The g.
year-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Goodman, who reside northwest of
own met with a serious mishap. The
little fellow noticed the steam cominr
ron the tea kettle and in a spirit OF
playfulness placed his lips over the
spout. He was badly scalded about
the mouth and throat and suffered
considerably
Harold King met with an accident
ina may cause him to be laid up for
several weeks. He was riding hnrse.
back when the horse stumbled and
fell. In some manner his foot was
caught under the animal. The in
jury. while painful. did not cause him
to come to town to consult the doctor
until the next day. At that time the
ioot was so badly swollen that it will
be impossible to tell whether It is inst
a sprained ankle until he can submit
to an X-ray examination.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
DENNIS TO RUN
GLAZED That Hannafin Will Get H
Name ON Ballot Again

N0Ille OH 11MAlOt iA&SAlA
Bismarck, N. D., Dec. 27-Dennie
Hannafin. one Of the old timers OF
North Dakota and we'll known
throughout the state. is said to be out
for the congressional nomination in
The Second Congressional district. and
it Is understood will make the race for
the primaries.
Dennie is ono of the far-famed
characters Of the capital city and has
many friends throughout North Da-
kota. In tho 1910 primary campaign
he al for the nomination for the long
term Of United States senator against
Senator P. j. McCumber and Thomas
Marshall and others who were in the
race. He received over 5000 votes ut
the primary election.
In that campaign. Hannafin made
the boast Of spending only $l2 from
the day of his announcement until
election day and walked a number of
miles to make the opening speech Of
his campaign. He is e 20 years Of
age.
The Informal announcement of
Dennie for congress in the Second dis
trict has caused considerable comment
in the hotel hobbies in Bismarck.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
SENT TO STATE INSTITUTE.

BOttlncau, N. d., Dec. .1.-MTs.
Jane Seegers. formerly Mrs. Robert.
is now an inmate of the institution
for the feeble minded at Grafton. Her
case is a sad N in many ways When
she resided in Omemee she was labor
ing under the impression that she
a being robbed of her property and
she never seemed to have a moments
peace. She was declared incompetent
by the county court and Henry Ruelle
of Bottineau vas appointed her guar
dian. He took her to Bottineau in
order that she might be more properly
under his care. Last summer she
met Il Belgian named Seegers and
married him. Being an incompetent
she could not tc married here. so they
Went to Canada. where they met with
no objections. a few weeks ago her
husband left her and since then she
has been growing worse. Her land
was sold by her guardian last year
and she has more than $4,000 left
after paying debts and expenses. so
her troubles are mostly imaginary
nDaS
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
PIONEER LIFE BANQUET

Fargo, N. D., Dec. 27-The banquet
this evening at the Commercial club
Of the Pioneer Life Insurance COM
pany will be one Of the most important
that has been held during the present
season. for there will be $50 business
men from all over the state in attend
ance and Governor Burke will be the
principal speaker. The banquet has
been arranged principally to let the
people of the state know just what the
Pioneer Life is doing.
Governor Burke will give a brief his
tory Of the organization. Other
speeches will be made by Senator Wes-
ley Mcdowell Of Marion, j. p. Hardy
of the Fargo Commercial club, John
Bathrick Of this city and there will
be other short addresses also given.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
FELL FROM HORSE

Underwood. N. D., Dec. 27.-Whtle
returning from Mannhaven, Robert
Tower experienced a terrible accident
which could well have cost him his
life. In some way the horse which
he was riding stumbled and fell,
throwing him against a sharp object
which struck him in the forehead,
rendering him unconscious.
1t was found that the horse had
made many efforts to get up but on
account Of Towers coat. which had
caught in the saddle as he fell. the
horse was pulled down each time.
Had the horse regained his feet the
result could have been fatal as the
pony was a broncho and an outlaw.
Tower was found by Parks a short
way from the house of a neighbor
with whom he had been talking short.
ly before.
A physician was called and Tower
was found to be in a critical condition.
having ~concussi.n Of the brain. Late
reports are. he is getting along as
we'll as can be expected.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
PIONEER DIED OF PARALYSIS,

lldgerWood, n. d.. Dec. 27.-Chas.
Wagner. n of the old residents of
this city. is dead. He had been quite
feeble for several months and about
four weeks ago suffered a stroke of
PARALYSIS. He then anneared to rally
and his condition improved for sew
eral days. During the last ten days
he gradually failed.
h deceased was born at Corn
wall. Ont. May %, 1925 and was a
little more than 81 years at the time
OF his death. He went to Australia
In his younger days n spent several
years there ut the time of the gold
excitement. Later he returned to
Canada. II lived there until about 20
years OF age, when he and his family
moved to this city. His wife died here
about sixteen years ago. He is sur
vived by three children, j. Il. Wagner
and Mrs. j. n. Movius of his city and
Mrs: Mary Wagner Of New York city.
the remains were taken to Morris
burg, ont, Tor burial at his cid home.
where his wife is also buried.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
HAD A COLLISION.

Sykeston, N. D., Dec. 27.-The mo-
tor car used on the section collided
with Nick Winandy's buggy at the
railroad crossing on Main street, spill
ing Mr.. winandy and the four chill
dren with him out onto the ground.
The children escaped injury, but Mr..
Winandy was picked up unconscious
and carried to the drug store. He
came to almost Immediately there and
seemed as good as ever.
Mr.. Thole and son, Leo, who were
on the car were both bruised up more
or less. The car. too, was put out Of
commission.
The back part Of Mr.. winandy's
buggy was smashed, and the team ran
away. The motor car struck the hind
wheel Of the buggy. It was coming
from the east at a good rate Of speed.
Owing to the slippery rails 1t was inn
possible to stop. Mr.. Winandy saw
the car coming, but thought he would
have time to cross ahead Of 1t.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
DICKINSON DATES
North Dakota Rifle Experts Will Shoe
Against Big Teams.

North Dakota Rifle Experts Will Shoot
Against Big Teams.
Dickinson. n. D., Dec. 27.-The
Dickinson dates in the indoor rifle
shooting league dates have just been
announced in this city. the next match
in which the local crack shots will
against st. Paul. The matches are of
the t%elegraphic sort and during the
year Dickinson will shoot as follows:
January 6. Adrian. Mich; January 10,
Bisbee. Ariz.; Janua)y 20. Butte; jan
uary ~. Tacoma; February 3, Helena;
February 10, Los Angeles; February
II. Madison; February IA, Milwaukee
Badger Rifle club: March 2, Milwau-
kee Rifle and Pistol club.
The Dickinson shots have made un-
usually good records during the past
few years and are out for to repeat
those successes this season.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
CIGAR DANGEROUS
Minot Deputy Had Narrow Escape
From Fire Started lY Shark.

Minot, n. d.. Dec. 27.-Deputy Sher-
if Dan Dougherty narrowly escaped
being badly burned while driving in an
automobile near Ryder, q spark from
a lighted cigar having ignited his coat
collar infiicting painful burns before
being extinguished. Mr.. Dougherty
was sitting alone in the real seat Of
the EAR which was being driven by
Deputy Sheriff Nelson with Deputy
Billion of Ryder at his side. Mr..
Dougherty was enjoying a smoke when
suddenly he began to feel hot under
the collar. His cries Of fire, Are"
caused Mr.. Nelson to believe the ma
chine was ablaze, and he came to a
sudden stop. Looking behind him he
saw Dougherty frantically trying to
put out a small blaze in his coat COL
lar. Just as the latter was about to
leap into a snowdrift. Deputy Billion
reached him and succeeded in extin-
gushing the blaze, but not before
D~ougherty's neck had been painfully
ScOrched.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
IN TOLLS or LAW.

Towner. y. d.. Dec. 27.-Deputy L.
S. Marshal a. L. Mckay arrested j.
d. Porter in Towner for selling beer
at Cpham last September without
first having paid the internal revenue
tax. Porter was taken to Rugby and
arranged before l.. S. Commissioner
Seldom Crockett where he waived eX-
animation. Bond was liked at $500.
which he was unable to furnish. From
Rugby Porter was taken to Devils
Lake where he was committed to Jail
in default of the bond.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
BURIED IN COAL
Underwood Miner Nearly Lost Life by
q Cavein

Underwood. n. D., Dec. 27-Carl
Sayler had a narrow escape from
death while mining coal on the school
section southeast Of town. Sayler to-
gether with five other men were work
ing underground near the entrance
when they We're warned of a huge
mass Of coal hat was about to fall.
In making their escape up a ladder
one of the workmen fell back against
Sayler. causing them both to fall just
as ten ton of coal came down bury
ing n to the hips and Sayler to the
shoulders. One hour and a half of
from his burden, it taking Ave men
with crobars to lift the last chunk
which pinned him down. No sooner
had he been drawn to safety than
twice the amount which had fallen
came down in the same place and It
would OF been impossible to have
saved him from smothering.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
GIRL DIES FROM BURNS

Hebron, N. D., Dec. 27-Mr. and
Mrs. Albert Winkler. residing about
twenty miles north Of here. lost their
daughter through a terrible accident.
While Mr.. Winkler was busy hitch
ing up the horses and Mrs. Winkler
was milking. their little daughter
house. her clothing In flames and
the little one screaming fearfuly. The
parents at ono extinguished the fire
but 1t was too late. The girl died
after three days Of terrible suffering.
The child got hold Of matches while
in the house alone and set fire to her
clothing in some way. Toe little one
wat over 4 years old.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
APLEY IS GUILTY
Jury Returns Verdict After Seventy.
Two HOurs-To ApDeal Case

Jamestown. n. D., Dec. 27.-After a
PERIOD Of s~eventy-two hours. the jury
IN the case Of the state against John
Apley, a Stutsman county farmer.
FOUND the defendant guilty of criminal
assault upon his 15-year-old daugh-
ter. Lillian Apley. Sentence will be
passed Thursday. Counsel for the de-
Tense made a motion for a new trial
this afternoon and q stay Of ninety
days was granted in which to make an
peal to the supreme court.
The history Of the case is we'll
known as Aplcy went to the Pacific
coast to bring home his young daugh-
ter, Lillian. who had been visiting out
there. Complaint was made by the
girl to a school teacher who reported
to the authorities which started the
investigation and trial.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
FELONY CHARGED
Rc.arrcstcd Convict May Go Back to
the Pcnitcntiary Again.

s~
Bismarck. n. D., Dec. 27.-Willson
d. kell. the pardoned convict who
was arrested in this city less than a
week after he had been released from
the state ~penitentiary, may again be
placed behind the bars Of the state
prison. as a result of a second charge
which has been lodged against him.
Originally kell was only charged with
a mtsdemeanor but he is now accused
Of committing q felony. with Atlak
Berven as the complaining witness.
The preliminary hearing Of Kell
will not be held until such a time as
Mrs. Atlak. who is i'll in a local hospi-
tai. Is able to appear in court against
him. 1t is understood that she has
consented to testify. and on her evil
dence will depend the outcome Of the
prosecutions case.
In the meantime Judge Winchester
is delaying sentence on the original
charge on which Keli was arrested,
and under which. he entered a plea
Of guilty. Only a jail sentence is
possible under the first charge.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
HENRY WILL u
Another Close Poll for Secretary o,
State Office is Probable.

state Office Is Probable.
Valley City. n. D., Dec. 27.-With
the active campaign only a few
weeks away. prospects are that the
close fight for secretary of state of
two years age will be repeated, with
Frank s. Henry. Of Valley City, and
F.. D. Norton, the incumbent. the
principal opposing candidates as be-
fore.
Two years ago, a third factor in the
race was William House Of Wynd-
mere. who's candidacy, it is said, was
fatal to Henry at the primaries in
Henry's vote was split by
Houses candidacy, but in spite Of it.
the contest between Norton and Henry
was the closest on the ticket.
From the announcement CAPTAIN
Henry has received the past two
months. 1t is believed his chances for
winning are excellent.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
DOG IS AFTER FORCE.

Minot. N. d.. Dec. 27.-Special Tax
Collector Joe Hunt had a narrow es-
cape from serious injury in a combat
with a dog. which seems to have it in
for members Of Sheriff Keiley's force.
It is said that the same dog has on
different occasions tackled all of the
members of Ed. Kelley's force.
Mr.. Hunt was collecting taxes when
the dog approached him and proceed
ed to tie up to Hunts trousers.
Whether the dog intended to get part
Of Hunts leg is not certain, but he
got a good share Of the lower part OF
he trousers.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
BURNED TO DEATH
Suffered Pains for Three Days
Matches We're Responsible.

Hebron. Dec. 27.-Mr. and Mrs. AL
bert Winkler, residing about twenty
miles north of here, lost their daugh-
ter through q terrible accident. While
Mr.. Winkler was busy hitching up the
horses and Mrs. Winkler was milking.
their little daughter suddenly came
running out OF the house. her clothing
in flames and the little II real
ing fearfully. The parents at once eX-
tinguished the flames but it was TOO
late. The girl died after three days
of terrible suffering. The child got
hold of matches while in the house
alone and set fire to her clothing in
some way. The little one was over 4
wears old.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
TO BUY GRAIN
Hettingcr Commissioners Will Pur-
chase $4,000 Bushels of Wheat.


thousand bushels Of wheat will be
purchased by the board Of commits
sioners Of Hettinger county to be used
for seed purposes in 1912. decision to
hat effect having been made by the
board following thorough investiga-
ton into the conditions throughout
the county. In addition to the wheat
the commissioners also will purchase
a large quantity Of flax and oats to
be used for seed purposes.
The Hettinger board has also de-
cided to bond the county for the pur-
chase Of such seed. about $4,000 be-
ing required to swing the deal. Under
the state law the farmer obtaining
seed grain in this manner gives the
county a lien on his crop. n special
measures have been adopted here to
prevent loss through failure to pay.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
FLoYD's TRIAL THURSDAY

Jamestown, N. d.. Dec. 27-The jury
in the district court is expected to re-
III Thursday and h first ase to be
tried will be from Foster county. the
case Of the state against Bud Floyd,
charged with robbery. Judge Burr
the week for Judge Coffey to hear
several cases in which Judge Coffey
is disqualified, having had former par
ficipation in the cases.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
HUGGER
Aneta Authorities Arrest Man Accused
of Attemnting Embraces.

OI ElllOt8CeS.
Aneta, N. D., Dec. 27.-"Jack, the
hugger," in the person Of George Will
son. was captured in this city follow
ing a series of events in which several
prominent ONE and young girls of
Aneta participated as victims.
The first complaint against Wilson
came from a school girl Of IL who
had been attending q program at the
local school. She was passing q dark
place when the man suddenly appear
ed in front Of her. Several other SINH
lar cases we're reported.
Authorities are undecided as to what
steps they will take in connection with
prosecuting the offender, and no speci-
fc charges have been filed against him
yet.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
COGsWELL GIRL TRIES SUICIDE

CO(iSW EI4I1 GIRL TRIES SUICIDE.
Cogswell. n. D.. Dec. 27.-During q
fit of temporary insanity. Hulda Illig,
a daughter of Herman 1llig Of Tay-
lor township, drank kerosene oil and
q liquid preparation used on the face
for complexion. in an attempt to COM
nit suicide. a doctor from Cogswell
was called. The patient is now under
the care Of 4 trained nurse. and prob
ably will be taken to u sanitarium for
nervous treatment.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
MAYOR RESIGNED
Park River Chief Executive Ouits III
Position.

OH1IOH DACCOOV0 VUIO8 Inc
Position.
Park River. N. d.. Dec. 27.-Joel
Myers, mayo Of Park River. has re-
signed n position and J w. Motz
was elected last night BY the PAY
River board of aldermen as his sue
cessor. In resigning. Mayor Myers
declared that for the remainder of
the term to which he has been elect
ed he would be absent from the city
so much that he would not be able
to give the office proper attention.
In filling the vacancy the council
chose one of it's own members. and
Will cave that position vacant until
the regular city election in March.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27

PILES CURED IN 8 TO ID DAYS
Your druggist will refund money IL
'AZO OINTMENT fails to cure
:ase Of Itching. Blind. Bleeding or
?rotruding Piles in 6 to IA days. soc.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
Visible Supply.

New York. Dec. 27.-The visible
supply Of grain In the United States
Saturday. December % as compiled by
the New York produce exchange was
as follows:
Wheat 1865 900 bushels decrease
20, 900.
Corn 4.965.oO0 bushels. increase
882, 900.
Oats 19.494.000 bushels. increase
$4,000.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
ri MARKET

When a mother names a boy baby,
n ought to consider the boy some.
what as we'll as her W preferences,
and shun the sissy cognomen.
Furthermore, except for the recciv.
ing end Of the box office. there isn't
much benefit in a benefit perform.
ance.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-27
Rye 1,442,000 bushels, increase 49,
900.
Barley 3,9S2,000 bushels, decrease
$4,000.
y a 4 4 y u y u x x y
Market Quotations
X * 4 X X = y X + 4 +

nncrwnrn xvur.r,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-19
FIVE ARE HURT
IN B. & 0. WRECK
Broken Rail Causes Passenger Train
TO Leave Tracks Near
Lore City, o.

Special Dispatch 20 the Int~ilirencer
LORE CITY. o. Oct. IS.--A broken
rail caused B. a .. passenger train
No. iO6. from Cincinnati 20 Pittsburg.
10 leave the tracks here and i've per
sons were injured. They were.
n. !. eeebout, Of Loudenvillo. O.. cut
by glass
Claude mecarty. Of GAINESVILLE. O..
cut by glass
}. eressrt, Of Cincinnati. o.. cut by
glass
3. y. Copper. OF Columbus. district
Passenger agent OF b. a. o. ribs
fractured
John Doyle. OF Newark. o. conduct
or. cut by glass.
Train No. 100 was running a. a
good rate Of speed when Il hit the
broken rail The baggage car and
two coaches were deralicd and the
sleeper turned over on its side The
wreck was soon cleared. and al pas.
sengers were able TO continue on
their way
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-19
Butter. Cheese and EGGS.

NEW YORK. oct lS.-Butter-
Steady. unchanged. receipts. S.4sl
Cheese-lrreEular. receipts. 2.43S
state whole milk. specials. i4Ic. do
coiored. average fancy. l4c. do white
average fancy. l4A.c; do lower grades
l2H l3Nc. state whole milk daisies.
best. l41 Gl4Ac. skins. 2Gl2hc.
Eggs-Ne receipts. 9.S2s: re
trigcrator firsts. seasons charges
paid. goa Gle; DO seconds. i9alSLs
state. Pennsylvania and nearby hen
merry white. fancy. large. new laid. IS
q 45c: do fair 10 good. 3Sg42c. DO
gathered white. 3Od42c; western
gathered white, 26G33c.