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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-09-03
N'KN|CHTS WIN
IN LAND CASE
CASE IN FEDERAL COURT DE-
CIDED IN FAVOR OF DEFEND
ANTS BY JUDGE AMIDON-DE-
CISION HANDED DOWN Yrs
TERDAY IN NOTED CASE.

Fargo, N. D., Sept. 3.--Yesterday
Judge C. F. Amidon handed down .
decision in the case, in the federal
court, of c. w. Hookway as trustee in
bankruptcy for the Mcknight Land
Co., of Minot against E. v. Mcknight
The decision was in favor Of the de-
PENDANTS.
The case was up in the federal court
some time ago, the matter being taken
under advisement until yesterday when
the decision was handed down. 1t was
alleged in the petition to the court
that there had been transfer of lands
of the insolvent company to E. v. Nc
knight for the purpose Of defrauding
the creditors and asked the court to
set aside deeds that had been made.
The Mcknight Land Co., was organ
lied at Minot in 1907, among the
chief members and officers being John
and Roy Mcknight, sons of E. v. Nc
Knight. The company entered into
the business of buying school lands in
the northwestern part of North Dako-
ia, the money to make the first pay
ment was furnished by certain Gus
toners Of the company. The company
was prosperous until in 1911 and two
succeeding years when owing to the
crop failures of these years the coma
pany became insolvent and went into
bankruptcy, one of the chief creditors
being Senator McCumber, who had adj
vanced $4,000. At the time the COM
pany went into bankruptcy it had DIS
posed of most of its lands, either as
security or in the discharge Of obi
cations to those who had advanced
money.
The action just closed was institut-
ed by the trustee of the defunct COM
pany to recover twelve quarter Sec
tions of land turned over to E. v. Nc
Knight. The court held that the in
vestment in the stock Of the company
was not an investment but q loan and
that the turning over of the land i
payment of the loan was an entirely
valid transaction.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-09-03
ROBINSON HEARING
IS IN PROGRESS
MUCH TESTIMONY BEING HEARD
BY THE BOARD OF CITY COM
MIssIONERs IN SENSATIONAL
HEARING OF THE CHIEF OF
POLICE.

A large number of witnesses have
been heard to date in the hearing Of
Chief Of Police Ed Robinson, which is
being held at the city hall before the
city commissioners. Robinson is
charged by c. H. Rudd with incompe-
tency and drunkenness while on, duty.
Mr.. Rudd took the stand Wednesday
and was questioned most Of the day.
He charged that blind pigs, bawdy
houses and hold-up joints flourish in
the west end of the city and that time
and again complaints have been made
to Chief Robinson, to which he replied
that nothing could be done. Rudd,
who is president Of the city commits
sion, testified that he had seen Robin
son drunk while on duty more than
once.
Francis Murphy is appearing as at
torney for Robinson and Geo. MCGEE
is representing the city.
A sensation was sprung when two
young men, Earl johnson and Law
renee Travis testified that they had
been held up in q negro dive in the
western end of the city. Rudd testi-
fed that while Travis and johnson
were in the dive one asked to borrow
$40 from the other and as the money
was passing over, negroes knocked
them down and robbed them. Rudd
says he gave the men money later te
60 10 the dive to buy whiskey for ev'
idence, as Robinson ignored com
plants against the place and others
D. "A. Dinnie asked the police often
he says, to clean out the joints in thu
west end Of town and he said that DR.
Renner, w. N. Smart and others hat
complained.
WIN. Dunnell took the stand thil
morning and testified that when h
went to the city jan 70 ct .. police
man to make an arrest in July, Robin
son was intoxicated.
Numerous witnesses have been sum
moned to testify as to Robinson''
good behavior while on the force. Thu
city. hall is crowded.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-09-03
FRANK SPRACUE
REP REPUBLICAN CHAIRMAN
GRAFTON MAN INDUCED TO AC-
CEPT IMPORTANT POSITION
WILL RE-UNITE REPUBLICAN,
PARTY DEvINE IS sECRE-
f TARY.

At the meeting of the Republican
state central committee at Bismarck,
Frank Sprague Of Grafton was elected
chairman and Grand Forks was select
ed as headquarters for the campaign.
j. NJ. Devine Of this city was elected
secretary and r. s. Lewis treasurer.
A strong progressive platform, writ
ten by ]. N. Devine Of this city, was
adopted. Governor Hanna was en-
dorsed heartily. The sufragists and
anti-suffragists appeared before the
committee, Mrs. barrow speaking for
the former and Mrs. N. G. Young for
the latter.
Senator Gronna and Governor Han
Ina delivered addresses.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-09-03
lee /. PIPER
A BENEDICT
PROMINENT ZIMMERMAN WEEDS
MISS RUTH PERKINS WEDNES.
DAG EVENING-GO EAST ON
THEIR HONEYMOON.

Lee H. Piper, a prominent Minot
lumberman, and Miss Willie Ruth Per-
kins were united in marriage Wednes-
day evening at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
E. Perkins, in the presence of about
thirty relatives and close friends. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. P,
w. Erickson. The vows were ex-
changed in the back parlor of the
home under the chandelier draped in
tulle and smilax.
While the guests were arriving Miss
Pearle Smallwood played several pref.
ty piano selections. Miss Lula Small;
wood sang "The Bells of Twilight" anG
II Love You Truly" in her usual pleas.
ing manner. Miss Florence Champlin
played Lohengrin's wedding march az
Mr.. Piper entered the room with Rev
Erickson, Mr.. Piper taking his place
under the chandelier. Miss Perkins
followed on the arm of her father. The
ring service was used.
The bride wore a gown Of crepe me.
teor made entraine and trimmed in
real lace. Her only ornaments were
pearl earrings, the gift of the groom
She carried an arm bouquet of sun.
burst roses. The couple were unat.
tended. The brides most intimate
friend, Miss Helen Aurland, held the
roses during the service.
A dainty luncheon was served in the
dining room before Mr.. and Mrs. Piper
left for an extended eastern trip. They
will visit several points before return
ing and will be at home after Novem
Der first at 903 East Second street
Eastwood Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. Piper are among Mi
not's very best people and a host Of
friends extend their very best wishes
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-09-03
MINNESOTA WOMAN
DIES IN M|N0T
MRA. G. A. Galley OF PRINCETON,
MINI, WHO WAS VISITING AT
ANDERSON HOME, PASSED
AWAY TUESDAY NIGHT.

Mrs. Lulu Galley, aged SO years, wife
81 C. "A. Galley Of Princeton, Mimi,
passed away Tuesday evening at 2
O'Clock, ct one Of the rooms Of Wood
q Wood, Chiropractors, above the Or
pjheum Theatre.
'lIrs. Galley had been ailing for sew
eral years, it is understood. Several
weeks ago she accompanied her hus-
band here to visit st the home Of her
sister, Mrs. Gus. Anderson, three miles
west Of Minot. While here she took
several treatments from Wood &
Wood, and after they left for Mime
sota on their vacation, she was left in
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-09-03
EasthaRen il III.

"A. B. Easthagen has disposed of his
barber shop on account Of ill health
and will leave in few weeks for Col
orado, where there are hopes Of ben.
efitting his health. He will 60 to his
farm in Mountrail county to spend q
few weeks in the open. He has been
confined too close to his work and his
physician fears that his lungs may
have become affected. Mr.. Easthager
has q host Of friends who trust that he
will soon be restored to health.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-09-03
.M|N0T war
VETERAN DIES
AUSTIN FOY, VETERAN OF THE
CIVIL WAR, SUCCUMBs TO OLD
AGE-FUNERAL WILL BE HELD
TOMORROW.

Austin F. Foy, an old veteran Of the
Civil War, died at his home on the
north side yesterday afternoon Of old
age. The funeral will be held Friday
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock and all the
Minot members Of the Women's Relief
Corps and the members Of the Grand
Army Of the Republic are requested
to attend. The funeral will be held
from J. D. Van Fleets undertaking
establishment with Rev. Fudge Of tie
Baptist church officiating. II
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-09-03
C0RN|CE WORKER
COMMITTED SUICIDE
GEORGE OBERMEYER GROWS
TIRED OF LIFE AND TAKES
CARBOLIC ACID IN THE JUN
Giles NEAR MINOT.

George Obermeyer, aged ~ years, q
cornice worker employed until two
weeks ago by Oliver Bros. & Uleberg,
of this city, took his own life in the
jungles just west Of the city and north
of the 500 track by the carbolic acid
route. His body was found Tuesday
afternoon about four o'clock by ne
gro, who was looking for fire wood.
The negro gave the alarm and Coroner
Doe, accompanied by ]. D. Van Fleet,
the undertaken, secured the remains.
Near the body was found q four ounce
bottle that had contained the deadly
poison. The mans lips were burned,
Obermeyer had resided in this city
for two years. He was regarded very
highly by all who knew him. He made
his home at the Elmdorf hotel, Well
come and Second streets. He had act
ed in strange manner and seemed ia
be worrying. He told one Of his
friends Monday that he had walked
out into the country the night before
about 20 miles and slept in straw
stack. He was last seen at the hotel
at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon.
A sister and brother reside at
Duluth. The brother first wired ia
inter the remains, but later message
ordered them held until his arrival.
Obermeyer's clothing was searched
and about SO found.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-09-03
Householder's Ford Recovered.

DR.. F. l.. Householder's Ford that
was stolen Saturday night was located
at Garrison today, when the two
strangers who stole it broke down and
had the machine pulled into the gar
age for repairs. Sheriff Kelley and
Deputy Willis went to Garrison and
have returned with the men. They
claim they merely borrowed the car,
and intended going to the Missouri
river with view Of installing ferry.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-09-03
1850 Bushels Of Rye From 81 Acres

1850 Bushels of Rye From 81 Acres.
D. w. Bowker, prominent local
coal dealer, threshed 1850 bushels of
winter rye from 81 acres on his farm
north of Burlington, in Waterford
and St. Mary townships. He sowed
but 100 bushels of seed. He disposed
lie some of it at the farm for 70 cents
Ia bushel; while the market price at
the elevator that day was 70 cents,
Thirty bushels an acre isn't bad, con-
sidering the big price.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-09-03
Rev. I'M. Sutherland III.

The many friends Of Rev. ]. M
Sutherland, pastor Of the Congrega-
tional church at Cando, viii be sorry
to learn that he has been compelled ia
give up his pastorate owing to i'll
health, and be will seek relief in
change Of climate. Mr.. Sutherland
is an especially fine gentleman. He
had charge q the Minot Congrega-
tional church for several years.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-09-03
Lead Cow on Sidewalk.

A farmer from near the city created
a furore when he walked up the side
walk in the business district Tuesday,
followed by gentle old cow that he
was leading. He didn't appear to
think that he was doing anything un-
usua! and considered that old Brindle
had just as good right to the walk
as the two-legged pedestrians.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-09-03
Both Legs Broken.

"A young man from South Dakota,
who drove q team to the state to work
at threshing, sustained two broken
legs in . runaway near the 500 round
house just east Of the city. His team
became frightened at an auto and ran
away. ]. G. Smallwood rushed to the
scene Of the accident and carried the
unfortunate youth to the hospital.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-09-03

ing near the stove were blown by a
draft over the flame and the fire was
soon under way. Prompt action on
the part of the local fire department
prevented disastrous fire that might
have ruined one Of the finest buildings
in Minot. 4e
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-09-03
will Bury Remains Here.

"A sister Of Geo. Obermyer, the
young man who took his own life in
the jungles near the city, arrived from
Duluth and made arrangements to
have the remains buried here. The
funeral will be held Saturday from
the Catholic church. n
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-09-03
Turner Heads Progressives.

H. R. Turner of Fargo was elected
chairman of the Progressive party,
W. D. Sweet of Fargo, treasurer and
P. O.. Thoreson of Grand Forks, Sec
rotary, at the meeting of the central
committee at Bismarck.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-09-03
MinOt Men Land Socialist Jobs.

At the meeting of the state central
committee of the Socialist party held
at Bismarck, Henry S. Teigen of Mi
not was elected chairman; Grant S.
Youmans of this city was elected Sec
rotary and Eugene Teutsch, also of
Minot, was elected treasurer.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-09-03
FORCES
NEARING PARIS
SEAT OF GOVERNMENT HAS
BEEN MOVED TO BORDEAUX
FIRST AEROPLANE BATTLE IN
HISTORY FOUGHT.

Of Paris and pushing their right wing
onward. It is believed that great
decisive battle is in progress, altho no
news has been received from the front.
President Poincare and cabinet have
left Paris and the French seat of gov
eminent will be located at Bordeaux.
The Russians are pressing forward
in the Austrian province Of Galicia,
after having taken the strongly forti-
fed capital, Lemberg. The Germans
are admittedly victorious in east Prus-
STA.
The japanese are said to have occu-
pied several islands near Kaiho- Chow
and have landed many additional
troops within marching distance Of
that German stronghold in the face Of
protests by China.
AerOplane Battle.
Paris, Sept. ga fight in the all
occurred over Paris last night. Three
German aeroplanes lowered over the
capital and Immediately two French
machines were sent up to engage them
In the meanwhile rifles, machine guns
mounted on the roofs Of public build.
ings, kept up constant fire.
During this one of the German ma.
chimes became separated from the
others and the French aviators flew
swiftly in its direction. The Germans
opened fire to which the Frenchmer
replied vigorously. The engagement
soon turned to the disadvantage Of tn.
Germans, who mounted speedily to {
higher level where, holding their posi-
ton, they were saved from further at
tack. The third German machine fin
ally disappeared in q northwest direc
|tion over Fort Romanville, after Z vail
pursuit by French machines.
Horrible Brutalities Laid to Russians
Washington, Sept. 2.The Germal
embassy received a wireless from Der
lin announcing "the German and Aus
TRAN troops have occupied Lodz, TIL
largest manufacturing center in Rus
sian Poland, and that the battle north
ward from Lemberg is continuing.
"The report is confirmed that TIL
French abducted IA women and 2
children from q German frontier place
also a hospital doctor and assistan
from Lorchingen. Fate unknown.
"The papers are full Of Russian hor
rors in East Prussia. The Russian
cut of the breast Of mother and i'm
paled her five children on q fence.
"Four Cossacks ravished womal
while they handcuffed her husband
and forced him to be q witness"
Germans Killed Their Severely
Wounded.
London, Sept. The Ostend cor
respondent of The Express quote
Leon Hard, senator Of Hainault, q
testifying "that the Germans kille'
their own severely wounded, onl.
tending those who would soon recov
| Ter"
Washington, D. G., Sept. 1.-The de
feat by the Germans Of three Rus
sian army corps at Allenstein and tn
capture Of 10000 prisoners, including
two Russian commanding generals
according to wireless to the German
embassy, via Sayville, Z. I. The dis
patch says an official report Of til
Allenstein victory shows lit is eve1
greater than known before"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-09-03
Many Attend Clan Bake.

The eighth annual clam bake was
held ct the e. B. Talmadge ranch near
Towner Sunday, quite : delegation
from Minot attending. a splendid
dinner was served, consisting 81 CLAIMS,
spring chicken, sweet corn and other
delicacies.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-09-03
DR.. Shaw Sept. Is.

DR.. Anna Shaw, the famous suffra-
gist, will speak in this city the night
of Sept. 10. One Of the churches will
be engaged for her.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-09-03
500 WORTH OF CLOTHES BURN.

Fire in the Office Of G. G. Gordon,
insurance agent, on the second floor Of
the jacobson building at $50 o.
clock Tuesday night did damage am
ounting 70 between 375 and 500. Mrs.
Gordon had lighted IN alcohol stove
to heat some water and went away for
Is few moinutes. Some clothes hang
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-09-03
Arrest Opium Smokers

Arrest Oplum smokers.
Chief Of Police Robinson raided a
negro opium den in this city Sunday
night. He claims he found S. Deal and
his wife smoking opium. They were
arrested on a disorderly charge.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-09-03
Aged yelva Man DIED.

Mr.. Amoth, an aged velva man, died
at St. Joseph's hospital this evening.
The remains will be taken to Velva for
interment.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-24

As Slade turned from the fright
ened, insignificant figure of his fee
ing wife, he saw o woman OF perfect
poise and Queenly carriage, q woman
a trifie naughty and insolent In her
youth and beauty and assured com
mand OF all the intricacies of social
grace and charm. Her wide, full eyes
met his with an engaging, frank curl
osity to see this new factor In the po-
litical world. Her gown was tri-
umph Of soft, shimmering silk and
alluring chiffon--a gown that empha.
sized the charm OF her proud, statu.
esqus figure. She was the sort OF
woman that makes a man glow with
pride to present as his wife or daugh-
ter. She was all that Mary Slade was
not. ..
Siade stood looking at her, fasci-
mated, forgetting for the moment the
man she was with. remembering moth
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-24
FROM BODY or cATERPlLLAH
Australia Has Curious Plant which,
Develops From AetIen az Para.
site on Insect.

Nature Is curious force. There II
a caterpillar In Australia IL looks
for food under leaves and twigs ir tins
usual way. AZ II searches. i parasite
specially equipped by nature for tbs
purpose, drops on its meek and fastena
itself there.
In q week or two this little parasite
seed begins TO terminate. drawing Ill
nourishmenk from the very life blood
OF the insect. The latter. feeling sick
buries itself about two inches int
the ground,
Eventually pale green stalk, aboul
twelve inches high, at the summit b
which 10 o most extraordinary flower
somewhat resembling the top OF !,
bulrush when In seed, appears.
The poor caterpiliar's refuge In tn
ground Is of no avail, for it's whole In
terror has to make room for q mass
OF roots. Sucked as dry as bone
It 10 actually converted into n sticl
of wood.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-24

tile BRAIN smoiderec amnitfcns ~
great as his ambitions that she now
realized would never Do attained Nh
Iess she made some great, radical
change In her life.
She had pushed her father IN ssr
m the man wonld-~eould go. she
had outdistaneed every girl In har
circle She had reached high. bat shs
had triamphed. Now abe waa at the
end or her sether. II was q matter
OF making some one huge stroke or
sinking back into stupid obscarity. .
situation all the more bitter because
Of her previous snecegsee. Ths
thought or settling down into the ey.
eryday life OF tina western city where
she was born made her very soul
sauirm. Surely theirs was something
more In life for her. surely there
were bigger goals 10 be gained.
She had never realized how empty
the old home life was until now. when
she suddenly found herself d part ot
II again after the brilliant European
season and the stimulating, exciting
life in diplomatic circles at the capital,
The thought or remaining In tha West,
big frog lii n little puddle. had
grown positively hateful To her. Big
or little herself. she wanted q Bis
puddle. she was quite satisfied in her
own mind that no puddle would be %
big that she couldn't become n frog
on considerable aige In Ii.
Now. az her restless brain and soul
ciamored for higher goals and d wider
field, the thought or SHADES millions
SHADES dominating, forceful personal
ity, Shades reputation for sweeping
everything before him. SHADES prob
able governnrship, flashed through hal
mind like burning streak Of eieesris
fire With him. with his weapons
what o career lay before = womanl
Just az suddenly she foaad herself
wondering what sort OF ! woman has
been mate TO this man for No man,
years, she waa conscious or poign
ant pang OF envy Jealousy almost.
against this woman who had the 90
poTtunity which was denied her.
Well. what DO you think OF yopi
own country. now you're backyv sh,
heard SHADES voice saying, Seen
big 10 yons''
sTo IN CONTINUED,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-24

ing but the magnetic personality of
the woman whose reputation for do
ing big things In big way was al
ready known to him--a woman whose
eyes meeting his gave back fash for
fash and understanding for under"
standing.
Almost mechanically Slade found
himself acknowledging Senator Strick"
lands formal presentation of his
daughter. Hesitatingly he offered his
hand, which the girl. perfectly at
ease, grasped with cordial, sympa.
thetic pressure. Her eyes were look
ing critically into his. much as II she
were trying to read him through and
through and take his measure for fu.
ture use.
Her easy, graceful acceptance OF the
situation, her thoughtful inquiry for
Mrs. Shades health. prompted by well
bred sympathy rather than any curl
Gus interest, and the cultured modula.
ton Of her splendid voice. charmed
him az no woman had ever done be-
fore.
There was nothing of the shy. retir-
ing ingenue in Katherine Striekland's
makeup. She was woman OF spIen-
did physique and wonderful mental de-
velopment Her appeal to man was
that of a dominant intellect as much
az Of a lovely woman. She imnedi-
ately impressed Siads as being keen
wftted, Etrong-minded and clever. His
admiration displayed itself in his shin.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-09-24

Scandinavian sculptor residing In
Rome, assisted by sculptors, artists,
engineers, architects, and scientists,
and has for it's object the establish
ment of an ideal world city where all
international activities are to have
their home and inspiration. This pro-
posed international city "is 20 be a
city OF light, health. wide avenues,
parks, Fairgrounds, fountains, lagoons
and noble buildings. It is to be a
city without slums. a city Of efficiency,
convenience and beauty. Not only In
structure. plan and equipment Will II