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The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09
TO OBSERVE FLAG DAY;
HOLD MASS MEETING IN
ELKS' HALL ON. JUNE IA

Flag day will be observed in Dick
inson on June IA, when a big mass
meeting will be held in Elks' hall in
the evening. Dickinson lodge, No.
1137, B. P. O. Elks, at the regular
meeting held Tuesday evening ap-
pointed a committee to arrange for
observance. Those named to have
charge Of the matter We're R. v. Boul-
ger, ]. p. Cain and H. j. Blanchard.
At the meeting of the Red Cross
advisory board Wednesday night, it
was decided to hold meeting jointly
with the Elks. DIR. r. A.. Beard Of
address at the meeting. Dr.. Beard
spoke here at the 1916 Memorial day
celebration, and is a splendid orator.
He is state representative of the ma
tional Red Cross, and has recently
been in close conference with the pres
ident and eastern Red Cross notables,
so that he is exceedingly we'll inform
ed on Red Cross work.
The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09
AMlD0N BUMPED BY
new ENGLAND, rs

New England's crack diamond ag-
creation, with Dickinson complexion,
put the bee on the Amidon ball tos-
sers for the second time in a row last
Sunday, the winners coping the COM
bat by 7-3 count. Fuss was holly con-
tested, the score standing 3-all for
several chanters, but the New Eng
landers forged to the front in the
closing frames and snatched the
bacon.
Northrup and Dougherty worked for
New England, and Amidon presented
Hume and Connolly. Both fingers
were in better form than in the game
the week previous and held the slug,
gers at bay. Quint Roberts cavorted
in center for the winners and Pippin
was at short. Both the local athletes
slapped the pill hard, Pip getting a
pair of blows and Roberts a double
and a single. Kronschnabel was, u1l-
able to play, owing to other business
"A A crowd which packed the park
Witnessed the clash, a large delega-
ton from this city attending the
game. &. a sss3. 3. II =,
s New England is slated to mix with
the crack Leith team in the latter
town Saturday and Sunday. Littig
and Northrup will do the slab work
for the Englanders. "a special train
viii be run on Sunday to carry the
rooters to Leith.
The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09
COMMERCIAL CLUB
CONSIDERS NORMAL
and POSTAL ROUTE

Appeal to the government to con-
tinue the Manning mail route was
formulated at the meeting of the
Dickinson Commercial Club Wednes-
day night. There has been rumor Of
late that service over the route from
here to the Dunn county town would
be discontinued, but it is believed
that Improvement of the road and in
creased patronage by residents who
are benefited by the service will result
in it's being retained.
Matter Of a Is per cent increase in
freight rates was referred to a com
mittce, with instructions to report
back to the club. The railways have
appealed to different commercial
bodies to take the matter up with the
interstate commerce commission and
the state railway commission, and the
local committee will begin investiga-
ton at once.
Decision was reached by the normal
committee with regard to the 300
acres Of land purchased for the insti-
tuition. 1t was announced that co
acres would be kept for the school
buildings and grounds, and that the
remaining tract of 24O acres would be
placed on sale by a company which
will be organized. Partition into lots
and five-acre plots for gardening and
other purposes is planned, and it is
desire that local people take advant
age OF the opportunity to purchase
tracts, which are certain to prove
good investments.
The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09
wynn PLANS
Big BUILDING

John Wynn, trainmaster of the N.
F., located at Dickinson, and F. S.
Hudson of Mandan, Thursday adver-
tised for bids for $4,000 business
block which they will erect in Man.
dan. The structure will be modern
two-s story building, 50x110 feet, fin
ished in the most up-to-date style, and
will front on Main street.
The Hudson confectionery store will
occupy the first floor, and second floor
of the building will be finished as a
lodge hall for the Elks lodge. Struc-
ture will be called the Elks' building
and will carry the inscription B. P.
o. p. at top of the front wall.
Mr.: Wynn, when seen yesterday, de-
clared that he and Mr.. Hudson were
certain to build, but that they must
secure reasonable bids, or they would
have to put off the work for time.
However, he said, if prices did not
prove prohibitive, they would prob
ably finish the building this year.
The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09
Y Girl, IN CASE. PROVES OBSTINATE WITNESS

Adolph Lehman, slayer of Matthias
Wetzstein, was bound over to the dis
trict court to answer to a charge of
first degree murder, after preliminary
hearing held in justice court OF A. r.
Folsom Monday morning. He will be
arraigned on June 18 before Judge
Crawford.
Three witnesses were called by the
state, Mrs. Dora Darling, mother-in-
law of the slain man; A. D. Davis,
coroner of Stark county, and Charles
C. Hill of Richardton. The defense
offered no evidence. H. A. Burgeson,
states attorney, appeared for the
state, and Attorneys Simpson and
Rigler for the defense. :.
Testimony of Mrs. Darling, who re-
manned on the stand for about half
hour, was substantially the same as
given by her at the coroner's inquest
A few details not presented hereto
fore were included in her testimony.
That Lehman had appeared at her
home on the evening before the shoot
ing Saturday was brought out. he
had asked, els that man here who
wants to kill me?" Being told that
there was no man there, he had con-
versed with her for few moments
and then left.
She declared that Wetzstein was
bitter against Lehman, but that she
had never heard him make violent
threats against his slayer, saying only
that if he was ever molested by Leh-
mann that he would not use a gun,
but would rely on his fists. 1t was
also brought out, according to her
testimony, that Lehman had said
that if Wetzstein bothered him that
he would never get to lay hand on
him.
She said that she had known both
the principals to the murder for
about five years, and that both had
treated her in civil manner, never
making any trouble in her presence
before. She asserted that Lehman
had not discontinued his attentions to
her daughter, even after the latter's
marriage, and had appeared jealous.
A repetition of her testimony, given
at the inquest was also presented by
Mrs, Darling, and she admitted that
she was present while only two shots
were fired, and that she heard no
shot fired at the fleeing man while
Wetzstein and Lehman were racing
for the house. Testimony given by
Hill and Davis brought out no new
facts in the case.
Lehman sat like craven image at
the hearing, only sign of emotion dis
played by the prisoner being when ne
was greeted by his father and sister
upon entering the court room. Both
chung to him, weeping and strove to
comfort him. >.
The Lehman family is a house di-
vided against itself. Father, sister
and one brother are standing by the
slayer, while two of his brothers have
expressed themselves as being lndlt-
ferent to his fate. One of his broth
ers, it is declared, even stated that ne
would buy rope to hang him. The
case has aroused intense bitterness,
especially in the Richardton vicinity,
and partisans of both sides are out
spoken in their opinions:
: It is possible that neither the Lei-
mann nor the Chumick case will be
tried in this county, as changes OF
venue will probably be asked in both
actions.
The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09
TROOPERS GETTING
SETTLED AT FORT

Terms of enlistment of four mem
bers of Company K have expired, and
two of the boys have made application
to continue in active service, while
the other two have been granted a
furlough to the reserve. p. M. Erb
and G. D. Hollenbeck will remain with
the company at Fort Lincoln, first
taking two-week furlough, and S.
Grubb and L. F. Hatzenbuhler have
been furloughed to the reserve. They
arrived here last week, and will be
subject to call when the reserve is
summoned for service.
Company K is getting nicely set
tied at Fort Lincoln, after strenuous
efforts to get things shipshape. Local
troopers occupy the east barracks and
officers Of the company occupy the
east portion Of officers row.
4. Barracks at Lincoln are in good re-
pair, but the accumulation Of dirt Of
The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09
DICKINSON FlREMEN'
GO TO VALLEY CITY

Dickinson fire fighters held a well,
attended meeting in the city hall
Wednesday evening, when delegates
to the convention Of the North Da-
kota Volunteer Firemen's Association
were named. The organization will
meet in Valley City June II, l3, IA.
H. J. Gruschus, chief, and D. A: Cut,
nav, assistant chief, will attend, and
other delegates selected are Valentine
Koch, William Littlehales and Ellis
Hoist. A social session was enjoyed.
A good time is planned for the
visitors to the convention, but there
will be serious side to the sessions
also. The program which is being
worked out constitutes firemen,s in
stitute, and approved methods of fire
fighting and demonstrations OF mod
ern fire equipment will be shown.
A talk on "Co-operation Between
Firemen and City Officials" will be
given by Alexander Carr Of James
town, and demonstration OF we'll
known fire extinguisher will be given,
with an illustrated address. Harry
Wilbur Of Fargo will also give an ad-
dress. :,
There will be the usual tournament
features and carnival attractions to
provide amusement.
The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09
MONEY
IS DEMANDED

Sheriff T. N. Hartung left Dickin-
son Thursday morning for Detroit,
Minn., for the purpose Of returning
Mrs. C. Hage of this city and Mrs.
Robert Bridges of Detroit here to
answer charge of extortion. Com
plainant in the case is L. A. Sewell,
brakeman living here and employed
by the Northern Pacific.
An alleged effort to blackmail
Sewell led to the warrant for the ar
rest Of the women, who are sisters.
Mr.. Sewell was married a short time
ago. A few days after the wedding he
received letter, signed Mrs. Robert
Bridges, demanding that he remit $50
by registered mail, the writer declar-
ing that she would expose him and
his wife and have them arrested if he
did not comply Immediately.
Sewell was astounded at receipt of
the communication, but at once noti-
fled the states attorneys office, and
preparations were made to effect the
writer's capture.
A registered letter was sent to De-
troit, to Mrs. Robert Bridges, con-
tanning, not the money demanded, but
refusal to pay. Mrs. Hage, it is
alleged, called for the letter, but was
told that it would be necessary for
her to present an order, the mail not
being addressed to her, but to Mrs.
Bridges. A short time afterward, an
order was received at the postoffice,
signed Mrs. Bridges, instructing post
office officials to give the letter to
Mrs. Hage.
After thorough Investigation by
States Attorney Burgeson the sheriff
left for the Minnesota city and was
expected to return tonight (Friday)
with the prisoners. Charge of extor-
ton will be lodged against both if
facts in the case warrant, and the
case will be pushed vigorously, de-
clares Mr.. Burgeson.
The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09
OPENING OF CLUB HOUSE
CELEBRATED WITH BALL

Dickinson Town and Country clubs
fine new home was opened Thursday
evening, when more than $50 trod the
mazes .on the splendid new floor of
the structure.
Program of classic dancing and
vocal selections which had been plan
ned in connection with the ball was
not given, and the entire evening was
spent in dancing. Opening had been
scheduled for Tuesday evening, but
circumstances arising after plans had
been completed for the earlier open
ing made the postponement necessary.
Refreshments were served late in
the evening. Thursday night balls will
be regular events during the summer,
the next one to be held June ID.
The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09
DICKINSON BATTLES
TAYLOR ON FOURTH

Queen city ball tossers will perform
at Taylor July 4, in a battle with the
Taylor aggregation which will be one
of the features Of the big celebration
planned for that hustlings town On the
nations birthday anniversary. The
clash will be for blood and some real
dough, announcement having been
made that fat purse will be put up
for the diamond fuss.
Sheriff Ted Hartung is busily en-
gagged in rounding up some snifty
playing talent to represent Dickinson,
and says that he will have a mighty
outfit to trot out on the field on the
day of the scrap.
The game will probably be played
for a stake Of about $3.50, and it is
thought that it will be played on a
basis Of winner take all.
A number of local athletes put in
their first practice at the park here
last Sunday, getting the kinks out Of
stiffehed joints. The grounds are in
fair condition, and a days work will
put the old ball orchard in shape for
a game.
The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09
Here's Fishin' Queen
Diminutive Girl Angler Hooks
Carp Two Feet Long and
Weighing Six Pounds.

Dickinson fishermen who have
been boasting long and loud of their
big catches this spring may now re-
tire to the rear of the stage and
let an honest-to-gosh fisherman bask
IN the spotlight. The champion
fisherman of this city is fisher
woman, by the way, little Blanche
vranna, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Domlnick Vranna, being entitled to
the crown: Last Sunday Blanche, with
a playmate, went fishing to Green
river. Nothing remarkable happend
for time, until Blanche felt mighty
pull on the line. Calling her friend to
her assistance, they fought for several
minutes and finally landed their prize.
1t was carp, two feet long, 141a
inches around, and weighed six pounds
and three ounces.
The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09
GENTLEMAN OF COLOR
TOTES CANNON; DRAWS
TEN BONES AND COSTS

Pete Dehoney, a sable-colored gen.
tleman, seeped into our peaceful city
this week from nowhere in particular.
Pete, however, evidently was not of
the opinion that peace reigns su-
preme here, for he brought with him
a large frearm, of the Krupp model,
which he toted about on his hip. The
cannon bulged prominently, and
proved Pete's downfall when discov-
cred by local officers. He was ar
rested on a charge of disorderly con-
duct, for indulging in little ill-timed
harmony, in addition to toting his
arsenal, and was arraigned before Po-
lice Magistrate Sterland Thursday
morning.
"A fine of $40 and costs was drawn
by the sunlist one, and he was told
to be on his way, being given orders
to get out Of the city at once. So
Peter and his artillery are weaving
their way to some brighter land where
guns are considered more in fashion
and the dove Of peace is once MORE
on her perch. I
The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09
S5 and. Costs for
Mr.. Tobias; Guilty
Plea Before Mack

A fine of SIS and costs was assessed
Louis Tobias, Dickinson cigar man,
by Justice Jacob Mack last Saturday
Tobias was arrested by
Motorcycle Officer Graf last week on
a charge of speeding, and at first an
nounced his intention of fighting the
case. Change of venue was taken
from the court of Police Magistrate
Sterland, Justice Folsom refused to
hear the case, and then action was
brought before Justice Mack. A plea
of guilty was entered in Mack's court.
Fine and costs totaled about $25.
H. J. Blanchard was taken Friday
evening on a charge of speeding and
drew a fine of $40 before Magistrate
Sterland. He, also, was taken by
Graf.
The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09
NUTH BOUND OVER
TO DISTRICT COURT;
DESERTION CHARGE

Constantine j. Muth was bound over
to the district court to answer charge
of wife desertion and non-support
after preliminary hearing held be-
fore Justice A. P. Folsom Thursday
morning. Muth returned from st.
Paul Monday morning and shortly
after was placed under arrest by
members of the sheriff's force.
Mrs. Muth was taken to the James,
town sanatorium some months ago
and recently was released from the in
stitution and returned to the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Kuntz, near this city. The couple
have two children, the oldest about
3 years of age. The elder has been
taken care of by the Kuntz family,
and about three weeks ago the baby,
which had been under care OF the
husbands parents, was also secured
by the mother, after stormy scene
at the home of the senior Muths,
which terminated in a row at the
Justice court room. 1t was decided at
first to file a charge Of kidnapping
against the Muths, but later the mat
ter was dropped.
Young Muth testified at the trial
that ne was willing to care for the
children if they were taken to the
home of his father, but would not
take back his wife until she had
been pronounced of sound mind. He
admitted that he had contributed moth
ing to her support since the time she
was taken to Jamestown and had paid
none of her bills.
Joseph Kuntz, father of Mrs. Muth,
Jr., testified that he had been lnstru-,
mental in having the woman removed
from the sanatorium to his home, as
he thought she would improve faster:
He declared that he had supported
her since her arrival here, and had
Continued on page four
The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09
JACK FOSTER DISPOSES
OF INTEREST IN GARAGE;
GLADSTONE MAN BUYER

Matt Bayer of Gladstone Thursday
purchased the interest of Jack Foster
in the Blood & Foster garage on Vii
lard street. Mr.. Bayer is connected
with the Bayer & Lob Co. of Glad
stone, dealers in farm machinery,
grain and lumber. Mr.. Foster will
probably remain at the garage for a
time and look after repair work, as
ne is one of the best machinists in
this locality. The firm, in addition to
conducting the garage, has the agency
for Dodge and Chalmers cars and
Smith Form-a-Trucks.
The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09
Telephones have been installed.

Telephones have been installed.
Major Wright took his quarters at
the camp last Saturday.
-Four mules, shipped from Fort
Bliss, Texas, have been in daily use
of late, being employed in hauling ties
to the camp for fuel. The ties were
donated by railroads entering Bis
marck and the boys have been hard at
work getting them to the post.
several years was on the floors when
the boys arrived. DR.. v. H. Stickney
visited the boys last week while in
Bismarck.
"The lads have the barracks hoed
out" he says, "but they still have a
large contract of scrubbing on hand.'
Army cots are used now, and mess
kits have been distributed. There was
a shortage of the kits and number
Of the boys have been using paper
pilates when the call for chuck came
The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09
LOCAL MEN PLAN EARLY
DRIVE FOR ARMY FUNDS

Work Of raising the local allotment
of the Army Y fund is progressing
slowly, and committee is not yet ready
to make it's report as to success Of
the project here. Reports from sur
rounding towns to which letters have
been sent, asking cooperation, are
gratifying, and it is believed that the
fund will be oversubscribed in this
locality. s5
Members of the committee announce
that the drive will be pushed at once
here, and they believe that the re-
sponse will be hearty. Press Of reg
istration, Red Cross and Liberty loan
work has resulted in the slight delay.
The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09
CONFER 3 DEGREES
ON 46 CANDIDATES
AT K. c. SESSIONS

Dickinson council No. 1915, K. c.,
conferred three degrees on a class of
40 candidates at the big initiatory
session held in Elks' hall, this city,
Sunday afternoon and evening. Rep
resentatives from nearly every coun-
Gil IN the state were present, and ap-
proximately 500 sat at the banquet
tables in the evening, one of the larg-
est assemblies ever gathered at a
festal board in the city.
Members of the council, candidates
and visitors met at the St. Charles
hotel in the morning, and marched in
a body to St. Patrick's church, where
high mass was celebrated by the Rev.
FIR. Hiltner of Bismarck. Registra-
tion of members and candidates took
place before and after the. services.
At 1 o'clock initiatory work was
begun, exemplifed by the Dickinson
until 7. At o'clock, the banquet was
served in the armory. J: P. Cain was
toastmaster, and a number Of splen-
did speeches wer given. Among those
who participated in the banquet
speaking. were T. F. Murtha, T. D.
Casey, the Rev. FIR. Florian Frank
and the Rev. FIR. John Dignam of this
city, and M. J. Hyland Of Fargo and
G: V. Cunningham, state deputy, of
Bismarck.
Duties of the K. G.. order to the
country in this time of stress, patriot
ism among the members and efforts
toward promoting good. of the order
were emphasized by the speakers. A
orchestra also gave musical
selections during the banquet.
Of the 46 candidates who received
the work, about one-haf were from
this city. Remainder were from Rich
ardton, Gladstone, Beach, Belfield and
New England.
The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09
ARRA|cN SLAYERS
HERE ON JUNE 18

CHUMICK AND LEHMANN ORDERED BOUND OVER TO
DISTRICT COURT AT PRELIMINARY HEARING
i HELD BEFORE JUSTICE A. P. FOLSOM
ELLA CROY GIRL IN CASE PROVES OBSTINATE WITNESS
with Slayer Before he At
HomeTouching Scene
When Lehman Appears.
The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09
CITY ENR0LLS 421;;
1882 FOR COUNTY
fEGlSTRATION' DAY PASSES OFF QUIETLY IN D1CK1N-
SON. WITH NO REPORTS OF VIOLATIONS
OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS.


Government Ruses Preparations for Next Big spDraft Will Be Con-
quoted with Absolute of
to
The Dickinson press., 1917-06-09

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La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-01-09
PIDE Fl DIIP|IJTADO Kahn QUE Sc ENTE
FL ENYI0 De PROYECTIIES 4 MEXICO
Dice que conocidas firmas americans estan ha-
ciendo envlos de municiones pesar
del embargo del Presidente

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p"rn r"IIISIninSc a proporc!Onar las
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viado, para cl cfecto, m tren cspe-
cial cnnvcnientcmcnte cscoltado por
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c;stas que Sc trasIadaron 4 esta ciu-
dad por n misma causa que 10 hizo
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tinlan reS;diendo aqui Y parece que
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men que vuelya a cmpeorar Ia situa-
ci6n en- Coahuila.
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Compre usted sus libros en- espanol
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We guarantee LA PRENsA has larger
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paper in the United Itates.
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The Berrv-Dewey Case.

Judge Ruppenthal arrived here
Wednesday, to hear one of the Berry
Dewey trials Attorney Colby and
Roy Berry were here awaiting him, as
was Attorney James II. Harkless, rep
resenting the defendant. MIR. Dewey
sent telegram asking for a continU-
ance on account of illness of one Of
his children, but the motion was de
MED Thursday forenoon, and the
Judge ordered that one hundred jur-
ors be summoned at once and as we
go to press the sheriff is serving sub
poenas and the case viii go TO trial as
soon as the jury is chosen.-Good-
land Republic.