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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16
1EUTSCH LOSES 4
HORSES and barn
CEMENT FACTORY ADJOINING G
BARN ALSO DAMAGED IN
SPECTACULAR FIRE TUESDAY
EVENING.

Eugene Teutsch, cement block man.
ufacturer, lost four valuable horses,
his barn and a quantity of feed in q
fire Tuesday evening at $3.50 o'clock
at the Corner of Sixth and Cooper
streets. The fire was presumably
caused by someone carelessly throw
ing down lighted cigarette or ashes
from a pipe. The fire was noticed
just as the drivers were leaving for
supper but could not be controlled
An alarm was sent in but as the
barn was located 800 feet west Of the
nearest hydrant, it required some
time for the fire laddies to stretch the
two. lines Of hose. They did excellent
work, however, and saved the factory
from burning, one end of the building
being slightly damaged.
One of the drivers risked his life
in trying to save his team. He rushed
into the smoke and led one Of the
horses to the door which closed just
before the animal could step out to
safety. The teams were among the
finest in the city, being valued at $500.
Mr.. Tuetsch carried $500 insurance
on the horses and the other property
was covered by insurance SO that his
actual loss will not be much over
$4OO, which includes the value OF the
harness.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16
MOUNTRAIL COUNTY DECISION,
Injunction Against Erection of q
Courthouse Is Dissolved.

Williston, N. D., Oct. 9.-Judge
Fisk has handed down an important
decision in the Stanley-Pa Palermo coun-
ty seat fight in which Palermo seeks
OF have the county seat moved from
Stanley to Palermo.
The decision dissolves the injunc-
ton restraining the building of the
courthouse at Stanley, but also stays
the commissioners from going ahead
with the erection of the structure un-
til appeal has been made to and acted
upon by the supreme court. The Pal,
ermo people have six days in which to
make the appeal.
Atty. Greene of the Minot law firm
of Palda, Aaker & Greene, who is
fighting to have the county seat To-
Gated at Palermo, declared that an ap-
peal will be filed.
The new courthouse will cost $780,
900, and Carl Bartleson, Minot con-
tractor, will do the work.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16
REV. OLSON RETURNED TO MI
NOT - CONFERENCE CLOSES
AT LISBON THIS WEEK.

The general Methodist state confer.
ence closed at Lisbon. We notice that
Rev. Geo. H. Quigley has been elect.
ed superintendent of the Grand Forks
district taking Rev. ]. G. Moore's
place, who has beef placed in charge
of the church at St. Thomas.
The following are the appointments
in the Minot district:
Jas. Asher, Dist. Supt.
Alexander, to be supplied; Balfour
Fred Wand; Bottineau, w. J. Walk.
er; Bowbells, A. H. Beer; Bremen
Axel Lindstrom; Buford, James L
Williams; Cando, H. S. Harris; Car.
rington, F. H. Farrand; Cathay, Ev'
erett Hall; Churchs Ferry and Maza
Benz. Babcock; Des Lacs, G. J. Steph
ems; Donnybrook Circuit, G. Cunning
ham; brady and Parcel, Robert J. Nc
Kelvey; Dunseith, Montague Bickel
Fillmore Circuit, to be supplied; Grace
City Circuit, G. A. Armstrong; Crane
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16
GERMAN LINER BURNS
IN MID-ATLANTIC.

) The German liner Volturno,
) bound for New York, was burned
in mid-ocean, resulting in loss
of 1856 lives. The fire started
> early Thursday morning from an
explosion in the forward hold Of
the Volturno. The Volturno sent
wireless messages for help and
the Carmania, 70 miles away,
heard the distress call, rushing
thru the raging seas at an aver
age rate of 20 knots an hour. The
psea was so rough that for hours
the liners that had come to the
; rescue were helpless. The wat
ers were quieted somewhat by
throwing oil on them and the
next morning life boats We're sent
to the doomed ship at great peril,
, rescuing many.
Three small boats containing
, 100 or more were launched be-
fore the arrival of the liners but
were lost.
The crew of the Volturno be-
haved in brutal manner to-
> wards women and children,
, crowding them back that they
might escape. Many of the crew
were lost. The Captain of the
, Volturno was the last to leave
; the ship.
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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16
DILL RESIGNS
AS SECRETARY
COAL DEALER MUST GIVE HIS
ENTIRE TIME TO HIS OWN
NESS-BARNEY THUERER
SUCCEEDS Mr.. DILL.

A. B. Dill has resigned as secretary
of the Commercial club in order to de-
vote his time exclusively to his coal
business. Mr.. Dill was induced to ac-
cept thes5position for the summer
months but promised to remain only
until his business demanded his entire
attention. He has made a good Sec
retary.
The directors have secured Barney
Thuerer as his successor, who began
his duties Monday. Mr.. Thuerer is
apt and will have no trouble in deliv-
ering the goods.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16
GERMANY WILL SEND
BATTLESHIP TO MEXICO.

Germany has decided to dis
patch a warship to Mexican wat
ers to protect her interests. This
information came to President
Wilson only by the press dis
patches.
Apparently the Washington
government was not displeased.
Sending a warship is in line with
the policy of other European
governments, which had vessels
cruising off the Mexican coasts
from time to time during the
critical moments Of Mexico's in
ternational strife. 1t indicated
that the country saw evidences of
Huerta's, inability to compose
the situation.
Latest advices are to the ef-
feet that the British government
is deply concerned over it and
their recognition of Huerta and
it is declared reliably that King
George and Queen Mary have
taken a personal interest in the
situation with view to measures
supporting the policy of the
United States.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16

The newly organized Greene Com
mercial club has elected the following
sf1cers: President, Herbert Runkins;i i
vice president, w. E. Grinnell, Jr.i
secretary, w. r. White; treasurer,
John l.. Johnson.
During the fall season the Minot
commercial clubs free employment bu4
reau, providing work for more than
I've hundred men, proving valuable
feature for the farmers in that. dis.
7trict. A display of grain grown in
the Minot district is to be made by
the Minot Commercial club, the ex-
hibit to be maintained at the depots
Of the Great Northern and the 500 in
that city.
Ramsey county IL considering the
question of securing an expert to di.
rect better farming work, and the
Devils Lake Commercial club has
called meeting to promote the sub
iect
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16
MOORE SECURES
FORD AGENCY
MINOT MAN SECURED WARD
COUNTY AND SOME ADDITION
AL TERRITORY FOR WELL
KNOWN MACHINE.

Chas. w. Moore has secured the gen.
eral agency for the Ford autos. Mr..
Moore will make Minot his headquar-
ters and his territory not only includes
all Of Ward county, but portion of
Renville and Mclean counties.
Mr.. Moore will have the exclusive
agency for the Ford in this terri
tory and will undoubtedly do a big
business.
The Ford car has given the very
best of satisfaction. For the price,
it is regarded as perhaps the greatest
machine on the market.
Mr.. Moore is hustler and the Ford
people could not have placed their
agency in better hands.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16
Two ARE Killed
BY LIGHTNING
ALFRED INGEBRETSON AND
LOUIS kHOKAGDAHL YILLED
IN THURSDAYS STORM-NINE
HORSES AND TWO COWS ALSO
KILLED.

Alfred, the sixteen-year-old son Of
John Engebretson, prominent farm
er residing three miles south of Berth
old, and Louis Khokagdahl, aged "a,
the hired man, were struck and in
stantly killed by lightning Thursday
night about 6 o'clock and John Enge-
bretson, father of the boy, was struck
by the bolt and rendered senseless.
The women rushed from the house
and dragged the bodies of the men
from the barn to the outside, and
then tried to save the stock. The
barn was soon mass of flames, how
ever, and nine horses, two cows, har-
ness, feed, ETC., were burned.
Mr.. Engebretson was soon revived
and was able to crawl from the barn.
The loss Of property amounts to
$500.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16

Miss Dina Hendrickson of Grafton
died at the age of IS years.
McHenry conuty issued 1903 hunt
ing licenses this year.
Luella Boyd, a ten-year-old Devils
Lake girl, died from eating the heads
from matches.
The Minot company that played
Browns Troubles" at Velva, played
to a crowd that saw the same play
given by local talent last spring nnlv
under different name.
The equipment for Velva's electric
light plant is being installed.
The Velva Journal will publish the
McHenry county delinquent tax list.
Mrs. ALA Zancker, wife of grain
buyer at Ransom City, N. D., was ar
rested charged with the theft of a
$40O diamond ring at Maryville, Mo-,
her former home
c. D. Hempel Of Grafton, employed
by the government secret service de-
partment, was robbed while on board
a vessel bound from Alaska to Seat
tie. Nine others were victims of clev-
er robbers, who secured several thous-
and dollars.
Alex Carl of Grand Forks shot
neighbor's pet dove which happened
to be the original dove of peace. The
neighbor landed heavily upon Carl,
who had his assailant arrested and
fined $12
Carl Hammerberg, a Webster har-
vest hand was found dead in the field.
He carried gun on the plow to kill
any chance game. The plow struck q
rock, exploding the gun.
Rev. Chas. F. Sewrey, pastor Of the
NJ. E. church at Wahpeton, has with
drawn from that denomination to take
up work in the Congregational field.
The pastor was sent to Wahpeton by
the NJ. E. conference and became the
minister in charge Of the consolidated
Methodist Congregational church of
that city. The Methodists did not like
the union and asked for q new pas
tor. Sewery will remain at Wahpeton
in charge Of the Congregational
church
Someone stole IL gallons Of gasoline
from Sherwood's fire engine.
The Citizens Committee is issuing
a daily this week dealing with the is
sues of Saturdays election.
b. L. Bentson, manager Of the JUL
ius Sgutt line of drug stores in the
state, is transacting business in Mi
not this week. The deal was closed
early this week whereby Sgutt be-
came the owner Of the ten drug stores
formerly owned by the Bentson Drug
Co.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16
Missouri Girl Is Coming.

Fred Raymond's famous comedy
t'The Missouri Girl" will be the at
traction at the Grand next Tuesday
October 21st.
The fact that this is the fifteenth
season for this play is conclusive
proof that good, clean, wholesome the
atrical poductions are always welcome
and generously patronized by the the,
atre-going public. The comedy is Sc
closely interviewer with bits of pathos
and such sentimental incidents as
would actually occur in the lives Of
such people as exist in "The Missouri
Girl" that the entirety is revelation
in simplicity and interest in play
building.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16
BOARD PLACES BAN
on SCHOOL DANCES
DISAPPROVES OF CLASS PLAYS
AND BANQUETs AS WELL, OW.
ING TO ADDED EXPENSE.

The school board Tuesday night
voted unanimously to place the stamp
of disapproval on all class banquets,
class plays and class or school balls
on the grounds that these tend to not
only interfere with the school work
in general, but because of the addi.
tional expense attached thru these
functions, hardship is worked on
many who cannot afford to keep up
the pace.
The board also voted on the prop
osition of the approval of competi-
tive games but the matter was not
settled. Two members voted to con-
tinue these games for the present
school year, two voted against it and
one was absent.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16
GUS k|RKEL|E FACES
A SERIOUS CHARGE
MINOT MAN MUST STAND TRIAL
FOR BOOTLEGGlNG-IS SAID
TO BE AN OLD OFFENDER
CRIME A FELONY.

Gus Kirkelie was bound over to dis
trict court on the charge Of bootleg
ging. He was arrested on the north
side by Deputy Dougherty Monday
night. 1t is claimed that Kirkelie
made his headquarters at the City
Cafe. He is said to be an ol offend
er and has escaped arrest umber
Of times by narrow margin.
If Kirkelie is convicted, he can be
sent to the penitentiary as bootleg
ging is felony.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16
COL. A. b. KERLIN OF
DEVILS LAKE DIES

Col. A. B. Kerlin, prominent Dew
lis Lake citizen, died Of apoplexy at
the Great Northern hotel in that city
His wife made the discovery the next
morning, when she took hold of his
hand to arouse him. Mr.. Kerlin was54
years of age. He gained considerable
notoriety last winter when he trav-
eled half way across the continent
while very i'll. to cast his ballot at
Bismarck as member of the elec.
'toral college of the state.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16
Football Game Saturday.

The Minot and Darlington high
school football teams will meet at Riv-
erside Park in this city Saturday af-
ternoon at 2:3O. Minot won the
game with Williston last Saturday by
a good margin. Minot has strong
team but Darlington claims just as
good an aggregation and there will be
a battle royal.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16

Paul V. Mccoy has returned from
la business trip to Montana.
j. C. Smallwood and Paul Fichte-
nau transacted business at Ryder to-
day.
Albert Bowen, an intoxicated
stranger from Racine, Wis, died in
cell in Bismarck.
w. d. Campbell, the grocer, is kill
ing ducks by the score out at Rice
F. j. Wells has returned from a
business trip to Montana. He was the
guest of his son, Verne.
Dan Kimball, desk sargeant, has
been i'll at his home for the past
month, but is improving.
Judge Murray married M. j. DuPaul
and Miss Mae Morrison of Donny-
brook Wednesday.
Dorr H. Carroll, chief Bull Mooser
of the state, has returned from Fargo
where he attended a Progressive meet
ing. @ i
Harold Nelson, court stenographer
for Judge Burr, has married Miss Ja-
icobson, whose father is prominent
Rugby merchant.
Come and refresh yourself IN the
wave Of meriment. "A two hours
plunge in the ocean Of hilarity. "The
Girl in the Taxi" at the Grand, Oct. Is.
Harden Bailey Of Granville is milk
ing twelve cows. The Herald says
that during the year each COW earned
him $47.3O in cream. His cream checks
during May and June averaged $50.
Since the first of the year he has sold
$543.1S worth Of cream, 1920 worth Of
cattle and has raised % hogs on milk.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16

Vernon Stenerson, formerly Of Mi
not, but now assistant states attor-
ney of Burke county at Bowbells, has
been appointed to a diplomatic secre-
taryship, subject to examination, at
salary of $1,000 to $4,000 year, by
Pres. Woodrow Wilson.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16

Pres. and Mrs. Crane entertained
the Normal faculty Wednesday after
noon with a pleasant auto ride in the
country, visiting Burlington. Three
autos carried the party, who returned
to the Crane residence to partake of
delightful luncheon and spend an
enjoyable evening. Besides the fac
ulty, the party included Secretary and
Mrs. ]. M. Devine and Mr.. and Mrs.
r. w. Duvall.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16
Arrested for Selling Cocaine.

VIM. Caldwell was arrested Mon
day charged with selling cocaine
without license. Judge Burke
bound him over to county court. The
prevalence of so many "snow BIRDS
on the streets of the city resulted in
diligent search by the police for the
parties guilty Of selling the drug.
Many arrested of late have been we'll
supplied with cocaine.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16
Berthold Raid Today.

Deputy Sheriff Dan Dougherty went
to Berthold this afternoon and arrest
ed Jack Gray, an alleged pigger. A
barrel and half of beer were found.
The joint was closed.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16
Marriage Licenses.

Julius Aamot and Selma Senness.
Per William Stromberg and Jose
phine Gurine Haugen.
Tony Panko and Nellie Grezenski.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16

Mrs. John Boles died at Granville
Friday. She was able to attend to
her work up to the day of her death,
but surgical operation became nee
essary.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16
FOR new
HOSPITAL STARTS
C. ]. SHEFFIELD AND ASSIST
ANTS ARRIVE FROM YOUNGS-
TOWN, O.-WILL RAISE $4,000
IN THREE WEEKS.

The big campaign for the new hos
pital is on. Chas. ]. Sheffield and as
sistants have arrived from Youngs-
town, O., and will have charge Of the
greatest work of the kind ever at
tempted in the state.
They propose, with the assistance
Of about thirty good live wires from
Minot, to complete the task Of raising
the $4,000 for the new hospital in
three weeks.
"This should be ample time," Mr..
Sheffield stated to a representative of
this paper. 1--WE never spend over
five weeks in such cities as Baltimore,
where we raised much larger sums Of
money.
1--WE are going to succeed in Minot.
We have never had failure and this
will be big success.
"Of course, we need help, but the
energetic people of Minot will coop
crate with US"
:, Mr.. Sheffield has been engaged in
! this work for years, visiting scores of
the more important cities. His meth
ods are very original and new. Or
ganization is what counts with him.
! There will be mems executive COM
mittee and similar committee COM
posed of women. Headquarters have
been established at the X. C. club
rooms.
This is to be a non-sectarian cam
paign. While the hospital is to be
built by the Sisters of St. Francis, it
| is to be strictly non-sectarian.
The Sisters have already bought the
site on the North side, one of the very
best in the city.
/ Mr.. Sheffield is a most convincing
speaker and in his profession stands
! at the head Of the class in the country.
He is man of very pleasing person
ality and has already made scores Of
friends in the city. Mr.. Sheffield is
accompanied by his wife and his sec
retary, Miss Helen J. Gillespie.
| A meeting of those interested in
the building Of the magnificent new
hospital was held at the Commercial
club rooms this evening and after Mr..
Sheffield had outlined his plan, it was
unanimously agreed to !. cooperate
with him and raise the funds. The
proposition is certain to be a big sue
cess.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-10-16

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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-22

breakdown, Fisher remains in his
cell at the station house. A hearing
before Justice Of the Peace Pickett
will be given him some time to-day,
but he expresses no fear of it, assert
ing that he is speaking the 'immac-
ulate truth"
There is strong belief in the minds
of the officers that Fisher will break
down and tell the real reason Of his
fanciful tale-whether it was the con
COction Of his own brain or plot.
Shirley's brothers. Russell and
Frank Shirley. are more bitter toward
Fisher than he is himself j. c.
Shirley is inclined to think that Fish
er is crazy The brothers believe
otherwise and will push the charges
which they have brought against
him.
Should Fisher he released it is quite
probable he will be sent back to Biz
mingham. Burke said that he prom
ised Fisher if he would come to At
lanta he would pay his fare back, and
he is ready 10 stand thiseXpense.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-22
Young Florida Woman Does Not
Know Her Name and Foster
Parents Won't Tell Her.

Chief of Police James l.. Beavers IL
taxing the energy and resources of the
police department to-day, trying to
aid Mrs. w. A Mills. of Palatka, Fla.
ir her quest for mother and a name
Il want to know who | am Mrs.
Mills writes in a pathetic letter. 81
want to find my mother | have been
told that she is dead-but | want to
know | don't know what my own
name is, and the people | live with
won't tell me-
The only Gle Mrs. Mills was able
to give the chief was the name of
two men, brothers of Samuel Hutch
ms OF No 525 Kirby street, Palatka,
with whom she has resided since
babyhood, and whom she thought was
her father until only few days ago
Then, she says. she learned they wera
only her -parents-not even
relatives-and that she had been
taken from her mother when baby.
Mrs Mills thinks she was born in
Atlanta. She remembers living here
thirteen years ago, when she was but
years old-she is only 10 now-and
that Mr.. Hutchins had a meat mar
tet on Mangun street. They took her
TO Savannah then, and later 10 Pa
Stka.
A sister OF Mrs. Hutchins, Mrs. Mills
says, a Mrs. Peak, of CoVington, Ga,
told her that while she was an infant
her mother died, and Mr.. Hutchins
y. l. l.. L.
Up More than that the sister would
not tell
She has despaired. she says, o fever
inducing her foster parents to t." her
Who she is. So she has appealed to
the Atlanta police to help her learn
her name or find her mother-and the
Lolice are doing all they can.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-22
Italian Convicted
In Courtship Feud
To Be Given Parole

The order which will make Aristide
Franzoni free man with the usual
restrictions provided under the parole
law was issued from the office OF the
State Prison Commission Wednesday
morning following action Of Governor
Slston late Tuesday.
Fra zoni, a marble worker, was
convicted of manslaughter in the fall
OF 1911 and sentenced to ten years.
He was assigned to the changing in
Cherokee County.
In connection with the parole of
Franzoni a pathetic story has come
to light. He has pretty daughter,
Laura. He opposed the attentions Of
man named Crochetti and decided
10 send the girl back to Italy. IT was
on the morning that the girl was
scheduled to leave that the trouble
which put Franzoni in the peniten-
tiary occurred. Crochetti started a
right in which man was killed. AL
though the evidence was not clear,
FTanzon was convicted of the crime.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-22
Fakes Like Fisher Haze
Kept AttOrneus HustLin0

Reuben Arnold, Of counsel for
t'rak, expressed his regret Wednesday
that so much had been made of Fish
er's charge
III that fellows story had not
reached the newspapers do you know
what would have happened?" he in
quired. why. Fisher would have
been broufht here quietly and his
story investigated by us just as hun
nreds of other crazy rumors and
stories have been investigated since
This murder occurred. When we
found out that there was nothing TO
1t and that he was crack Drained or
dope-fiend or a habitual drllnksrd
as the case might have been, We
simply would have turned him loose
and nobody would have heard any
thing about it.
we have investigated hundreds of
Just ouch stories, some OF which We're
even more startling than Fishers. As
soon as we found out that they We're
takes or the products of diseased
Hnaginations, we dropped them at
once and no one except ourselves WAS
The wiser.
Because this fellow went to the
chief of police in Birmingham the pa b
pers got hold of his story and there
was an immediate sensation that
startled people in two States When
II collapsed, is ii appears to have
done ] have no doubt that suspicious
people began at once to say that il
was simply a move by Franks friends.
rot realizing that we have punctured