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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-16
federal COURT IN
SESSION IN M|N0T
Judge Woodrough of Omaha is Pre-
siding-Several Plead Guilty
to Charges

United States District Court open
ed at the Federal building Tuesday,
Judge J. w. Woodrough presiding, in
the absence of Judge Amidon, who 10
i'll at his home in Fargo. J. A. Mont
gomery, clerk of the court, United
States Marshal Doyle, District Attor-
ney Hildreth and his assistant John
Carmody, together with other attaches
of the Fargo Office were in attend
ance. The civil docket is unusually
cases awaiting disposition at this
term of the court. Local attorneys
representing several alleged violators
of the liquor laws, whose cases are
on the docket argued that the indict-
ments returned against their clients
by the grand jury should be ruled out
as they did not state specifically whe-
Their the liquor brot into the state was
for sacramental, scientific or medicin-
al purposes as provided by law. Judge
Woodrough overruled the demurrers
and held that the indictments stand.
John F. Hunter of Benson county,
entered plea Of guilty to bringing
liquor into Indian territory and was
sentenced to 60 days in Jail together
with a fine of 500. Oscar Erickson
of Williston plead guilty to bringing
liquor into bone dry state and drew
a fine of 500. Leroy Wolfe of Will
liston entered a plea Of guilty for
failure to register owing to ignor-
ance of the law and was sentenced to
one day in jail, the minimum SEN
tence.
George Rolfe entered a plea of gull
ty to sending obscene literature thru
the mails to women in Minot and was
fined $25.
Victor J. Hanson of Newburg was
fined S25 for a violation Of the pure
food law in shipping eggs contrary to
law.
The next case tried was the one
against Fred. Harris of Lone Tree,
who is charged with threatening the
life of President Wilson. The jury
composing the panel that sat in the
Harris case were S. E. Markell, H.
H. James, W. C. Francis, Geo. M. Rob-
inson, liver K Jensen, James Austin,
C. o. Putnam, w. G. Warner and B.
L. Nelson. Messrs. Palda & Aaker
are representing Harris. The jury
, returned verdict acquitting the ac-
cused of the charge.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-16
Establish Branch at Williston.

The c. H. Withers Co. Of this city
have established branch house at
Williston where they will handle the
Buick automobile Mr.. Strehmel of
Parshall, who is associated with c. H.
Withers at Parshall, will be in charge
of the Williston branch, the firm name
being Withers & Strehmel. This firm
now has a territory consisting of two
counties in which they represent the
Buick car and already this season they
have sold large number of these
popular cars and have many orders
booked for future delivery.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-16
Christ Demopoulos Was Arrested.

Christ DemopOuIos, propIIetor, OF
the Valet Cleaning and Dying plant
on Third street N. E. will be given a
preliminary hearing on Monday, Oct.
20, before Judge Lynch, on charge
of burglary. The complainant IS o.
NJ. Cree, who resides on Sth street N.
w. Cree alleges that he rented some
rooms in his residence to Demopoulos.
reserving two rooms in which he had
stored various articles of furniture
He claims that Demopoulos broke into
these reserved r5oms and used the
furniture.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-16

Chorus of IS to Sing for the State
Teachers

Mrs. Amy Simpson. director Q,
music at the Minot Normal school
will direct mixed Community Choir
US which will render the Hallelujah
chorus from the Messiah, the Sextette
from Lucia Di Lammermoor and one
number from Donizetti, on Wednesday
evening, November 5 at the opening
session Of the State Teachers Associa-
ton. The entertainment will be given
at the Normal School. The chorus
will comprise IS members and work
of training the voices has already be-
gun.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-16

Messrs. Chamberlain and Briggs,
representing the Dodge brothers of
Detroit, Mich, have spent several
days this week in the city in confer
ence with the Fuller Motor CO. Mr..
Briggs, who is district representative
for the Northwest territory states
that conditions at the factory are
gradually getting back to pre-war
basis and with the coming season the
added facilities will make it possible
to fill all orders promptly.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-16
Auto Backs Thru Front of City
Tailors Block.

w. D. Campbell, driving Jourgen
Olson's big car, backed the machine
away from the place where it had
been parked on West Central tSa avenue "h;ue
did not function perfectly. It kept
right on backing and went up onto
the sidewalk and backed thru the
plate glass window Of the City Tail
ors' establishment, not stopping IN
til it struck big iron post support
ing the building. The rear OF the ma
chine was damaged
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-16
Murdered Chicago Man Well Known in
MinOt

E. H Purcell. the wealthy song
writer. who was mysteriously murder
ed in his home recently, was well
known in Minot, where the Purcell
orchestra, of which he was the man
ager, gave concerts a number OF
times. Mr.. Purcell was found dying
in his chair. from the effects of a
mysterious poison. He was tied to
his chair and a table had been set
in the room, covers being laid for
three, but the meal was untouched.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-16
II. T. Sands, Kenmare Banker, Given
Five Year Sentence and ParOled

H. T. Sands, Of Kenmare, formerly
vice president Of the Farmers and
Merchants bank of that city, pleaded
guilty to the charge of accepting de-
posts after he knew that the institu-
tion. was insolvent and was sentenced
by Judge Leighton in district court tc
a term of five years. The Judge sus.
pended the sentence and admitted
Sands to parole. Sands has shown E
disposition to right the wrong by
turning over all his property TOWARD
the liquidation of the accounts to the
defunct bank and at this time is EN-
ployed by lumber company, where
he is making good.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-16
Not MANY Sheep Sold Tuesday

The W. j. Carroll sheep sale at the
G. N. stock yards Tuesday was not
we'll attended and only small per-
centa pc of the 1000 sheep brot in
from Montana by Mr.. Carroll were
sold. Mr.. Carroll announces that these
sheep will be kept here for a short
time and those not sold will be ship
ped to South St. Paul. These sheep
are good ones and it will pay the
farmers of this section of the state
to investigate, as they can be bought
at the right price and on good terms.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-16
Williston Girl Forged s1s5 Check.

Williston Girl Forged S1S5 Check.
ida, handsome young miss, who
gives Williston as her permanent ad-
dress, walked demurely into the Minot
Cloak & Suit store one day this week
and making a few purchases, tender
ed a check of s185 in payment Pock.
citing the change she passed out of
the store and returned to a local
rooming house where she was later
found by the police and confronted
with the evidence that the check she
had given the above named concern
was forgery, as it was signed with
the name Of prominent Logan farm
or, recently deceased. She immediate
~ accompanied the officers to the
store where she returned the money
saying she understood that the farm
err was a rich man and would probably
not miss the money. The proprietor
refused to swear out warrant anc
the matter was dropped.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-16
Henry Jacobson Markets 80 Head of
Fat Cattle.

Henry Jacobson, one Of the big
ranchers from Sweet Grass, Mont, is
in the citv today on his way home
from Chicago, where he marketed 80
head Of fat cattle from his ranch. He
struck fair market, the cattle aver
aging $3.50 per cwt. This is the
second "train load' the big fellow
has shipped from his ranch this year.
Mr.. jacobson is visiting his father,
C. T. Jacobson, and brothers, Bertel
and D. R. Jacobson while in the city
and will leave this afternoon for Cros-
by to visit with his brother Carl
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-16
Night School in Religion.

For The third year Vincent Wetho-
dist Episcopal church will conduct a
night school in religion. The school
will open Wednesday night, Oct. %.
A pet-luck supper will be served at
$50 p. M. and after this the courses
will be outlined and opportunity given
for enrolment in the classes. Six
courses will be given under the leader
shrip of capable faculty. Mrs, J. B.
Perkett is the director. Anyone in
the community may enroll.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-16
.. f. Larson Opens Repair Shop

o. E. Larson, one of the most eff
fcient and capable machinists in the
city, has opened an auto repair shop
on East Central avenue, next door to
Charlebios blacksmith shop. 0. b..
for years has been employed in ~
pair shops about the city and his
work has always spoken for itself.
He is conscientious in his work and
these facts will contribute materially
to his success now that he has engag-
ed !. in business for himself.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-16
When John Opheim Shot Judge
Murrav's Dog.

The visit of John Opheim, Of Spo-
kane, Wash, to this city last week,
recalls an incidents of the early days
in Minot. John was storekeeper for
the Great Northern railroad at this
point. He wanted to go hunting and
borrowed a valuable bird dog belong
ing to Judge Murray. John accident
ally shot the dog which died next day
The Judge caused his arrest and he
was fined two barrels of beer.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-16
Bruce Duvall Visiting With Parents.

Bruce Duvall, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
R. w. Duvall, who has been spending
several weeks visiting friends and rel
atives in Minot, will leave Sunday for
his home in Manteca, Calf, where he
operates lumber yard and lumber
mill Mr.. Duvall is located in the
heart Of the tomato growing country
in California Three tomato canneries
are located in Manteca and the grow
ers aremow receiving about $50 a ton
for their product, field run. Labor is
high IN California. Carpenters in
some localities receive as high as SIC
a day.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-16
Burlington Calf Sells for $3.50.

n. J. Yuly, one Of the leading ranch
ers in the Burlington territory, sold a
bull calf to Gruber Brothers of Fox
holm this week, the purchase price
being reported as $3.50. The calf was
a Hereford and comes from a distin-
guished line. Mr.. Yuly is the leading
Hereford breeder in this section Of
the state and has one of the finest
herds of Herefords in the Northwest
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-16
Potatoes Damaged by Cold Snap.

Potatoes Damaged by Cold Snap.
The cold snap did considerable dam
age to the potato crop in northwestern
North Dakota. The harvesting OF the
crop is progressing as rapidly % pos
sibfe. The potatoes within two inches
of the surface were frosted and much
care has to be exercised in sorting
them.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-16
Chris Bowman Under Arrest.

Chris. Bowman, Newman town.
ship farmer, was arrested charged
with assault with dangerous wea-
pom, the complaint being made by his
neighbor, Anton Rismoen. His hear
ing will be held before Justice c. B.
Davis,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-16
Licensed tn Wed.

Henry J. Meyer, Berthold, and Mrs.
Merton F. Melius.
Ole Lysla, Plaza, and Helen Abra-
hanson.
Clarence P. Hultin, Renville coun-
ty. and Edith f. Johnson, Ward coun-
ty.
Ernest w. Jensen and Agnes r.
Nelson, Kenmare.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-16

Mrs. Simpson Secretary of Music Club
Mrs. Amy Simpson, director Of mu-
sic at the Minot Normal school, was
elected secretary of the Wednesday
Musical Club at its meeting Wednes-
day evening. The club voted to limit
it's membership.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-16
Cnrlers win Eat Chicken.

At meeting Of the board OF direc-
tors of the Minot Curling Association
held today at noon, it was decided to
hold chicken dinner ct the Elks club,
Tuesday evening, Oct. 81, at $3.50, to-
which the stockholders are invited.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-10-16
MINoT GRAIN MARKET.

MINOT GRAIN MARKET.
mo. l Amber Durum, $2.05.
No. l Northern Spring, $3.50.
No. 2 Dark Northern, $3.50.
No. 2 Rye, $1.14.
Barley, CSC.
Flax, 1888.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-04

naval force began with the
close Of the Spanish-American war.
1t was urged that the Philippines and
other Pacific islands possessed by the
United States should be protected.
Governors, congressional representa-
tives and other officials made strong
representations in the months follow
ing that war for increased naval
strength on the Pacific.
After the building Of the Panama
canal many men in public life asserted
that, in case of attack from the Pacific
and destruction of the canal the larg-
est part of the country's naval force
would be kept away from the Pacific
for a long>period during which the
Pacific states would be open to inva-
sion.
Public men and newspapers of the
Pacific Coast were practically a unit
t,for naval expansion and ultimate sta
ton of a large force here. Plans for
c%urtailing naval expansion with the
signing of the armistice in some quar-
ters were countered by many insistent
demands from this coast that the full
building program be adhered to.
The announcement Of Secretary
Daniels that the navy was to be divid-
ed and approximately 200 ships sta
toned in the Pacific was hailed with
delight.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-04
lS70-l9l9
tFrom Manitoba Free Press)

(From Manitoba Free Press)
Partisan newspapers are by no
unanimously Of the opinion
that German has been treated with
sufficient severity in the terms ac-
corded her, and they are sensitive on
in response to the cries Of pity. LIE
Temps, indeed. satirical in dis
cussing these. Instituting comparisons
between what Germany did to France
in 1871 and what the Allies are doing
to Germany in 1919. this important
organ of French opinion makes it suf-
ficiently clear that in its opinion the
Teuton is not being treated over
harshly.
But 90 days were allowed to elapse
between the signing of peace at Yer
s%ailles, on May 10. 1871. and the ini-
tial payment by France OF 100000, 900
francs. as against her indemnity OF
five billions. A month later she@had
paid over 125 millions: two years and
four months after the signing Of peace
France had paid to her ~conquerers not
only the original demand Of five bill
lions. but an additional ais millions.
In those days the population Of
France was $4,000. 00o-that of Ger
many is now just about twice as great.
Moreover, France had been invaded.
pillaged, sacked and overrun. while
Liz Su SO1l III ll1S t dt11Ct1dt!N,
with the exception Of a trifling area
along the Rhine, has not been pressed
by the foo of a soldier of the Allies:
her factories are intact. and her wealth
Infinitely greater than is that OF
France. When the armistice between
the French and Germans was signed
in November, 1870. France had only
a million francs in her national bank
the nation was thus nearly bank
rupt. but on November IL, 1918, how
many billions had Germany to her
CT edit in her national bank? Germany
always exacted her indemnities in gold
and silver, and would not consent. as
have the Allies, to be paid mostly in
goods and in raw material. Nor did
this huge indemnity represent all that
France as a people had to pay, for
so wide had been the destruction
Though it was a bagatelle to what the
same Germany did this time) she had
to face a loss~of a billion and a half
in ruined industries.
In the earlier war the foe persist,
ed in penetrating to Paris, and forced
a contribution Of 200 millions from
the unfortunate city. In lie Temps
view, Berlin should have been mulct.
seeing it was well within the power Of
the Allied commander to march upon
and take possession Of the German
capital.
has become poorer foria war which
was none Of her seeking, while Ger
many, by comparisons, a suffered
little. Undue Constellation fsto5sTeu-
tonic pleadings would be a sign OF
such a fatal weakness that the war
| might be considered by the Germans
as a drawn battle.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-04
Pure, Careful Living
Receipt Fer 100 Per
Cent Physical Shape

Bloomington, Ind, Aug. Eat
plain wholesome food; sleep at least
eight hours each night; don't use to-
bacco in any form, and take some
form Of physical exercise every 'day.
being careful not to over-exert oneself
at the start such is the receipt for
100 per cent perfect physical condi-
ton, outlined by John W Kyle, In
diana, university football player. who
recently was described as 100 per
cent perfect physically in an arnay
medical examination. Kyle, whose
home is in Gary, Ind, is he most
perfectly developed mar in the uni
versity, according to records in the
Office OF the gymnastic instructor.
To show that he believes in his own
receipt, Kyle asserts he never has
smoked a cigarette. For his daily ex-
ercise he is swinging a sledge hammer
in q Gary steel, mill. He weighs 1870
pounds and is five feet eleven inches
In height. <
Kyle is expected to be q star on
this years varsity eleven and prob
ably will do most Of the kicking, as
he punted SO yards consistently in
spring practice. He is also a basket
ball star, having beenSpicked for a
position on the all-state team when in
high school.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-04
Sports !
VISITORS WERE
NOTBONAFIDE
LEEDS OUTFIT
Transforming Aggregation
Not Original Leeds Mine
I W. 49,.
Says Manager Rife.

Manager Rife Of the Leeds Base
ball club, this morning dented any
connection with the baseball team
that played in Grand Forks Friday
and Saturday and quit before the
game scheduled for Sunday. The
team that played here was merely a
transforming outfit comprising mem
bers Of several clubs, according to Mr..
Rife.
The visiting aggregation playing
under the name Of the Leeds ball
team, defeated the Grand Forks indie
pendents 8 to 4 in a fairly good game
Friday evening. Saturday the visitors
played a listless game and lost to the
Grand Forks team ~ to g..
The games were being played on the
$3.50 percentage basis and as little
interest vas shown in the games the
visitors reigned and blew the town
Saturday night with no notice to their
local manager, only -four Of the team
remaining for the sunday game which
was necessarily called of.
The bona fide Leeds Baseball Team
closed It's season after winning the
championship series from Grafton, ac-
cording to Manager Rife, the men
were paid off but four Of them prom
ised to play with the team against
Grand Forks.
The visiting aggregation was com
prised of four players from the orig
inal Leeds nine, three from Grafton,
one from Rolette and n from Brin]
made, the Leeds manager says.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-04
SPORTLETS

-Ghicaeo-Charley White, Chicago.
who Is getting into shape for a tour
among the lightweights, starting with
Harry Pierce Of Philadelphia ! Au-
gust and winding up, as he hopes,
with a champion match with Benny
Leonard. has hit upon . novel train
ing plan.
white has established a training
camp on a northside beach here.
where he has put up q punching bag
stand and such other equipment as
IRE obtainable indoors, White obtained
his camp on the Lake Michigan pro-.
,perty, and is giving exhibitions on how
to train the women and children every
day. There are no charges to witness
the boxing and training stunts.
wichita, Kas.-A new worlds
record for consecutive hitting has been
made BY Joe without, center fielder
on the Wichita club, in h Western
He has hit safely In 46sconsac-
utive games. Jack Ness, Okland club
OF the Pacific Coast league. In 1915
set the record by hitting consecuhysly
Of the New York Giants last season.
Il LAFAYETTE Ind.-Purdue Univerelty
expects to be able to- announce the
selection OF a new athletic director TO
succeed Oliver F. Cults, who resigned.
Dir. Thomas F.. Moran, faculty athletic
advisor and chairman Of the commit
tee 20 recommend q man for director.
was8 ia Chicago recently comforting
with Purda6 alumni on = number of
aDplicAnts.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-04

Brookline Country club links, where
caddied Ouimet to "a champion
ship. Lowery equalled the amateur
record by going around the course in.
u. He is just sixteen years old.
Lowery must have been inspired
by Ouimet's remarkable rise. Francis
a caddy before he decided to
enter the game as a player. Besides
startling the golf world with his play
in the championship meet Ouimet
broke into fame by beating Warden
and Ray, Star English golfers. in an
exhibition match.
Experts who saw Lowery In action
a he has good form and a keen
eye. His driving was spectacular. He
has not attained his growth yet.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-04

Anderson. Ind.-Louie Lavell, "a
local boxer, who claims the feather
weight championship Of Indiana and
Ohio, is planning a boxing campaign
through the south and as the first
match of the trip he is trying to ar
range for q fight with Sandow, the
Cincinnati featherweight., In sub
SANITATION Of his claim for the Indi-
anA-Ohio featherweight championship,
Lavell points to his record Of 20 fights,
20sof which he claims to have won by
konckouts, and one on ia decision
while the other bout went to q draw.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-04
SPORT NOTES.

st. Louis, Mo.-Carl weilman, pitch
er Of the st. Louis Browns, who
ranked with the best southpaws in the
league in 1915, has Comeback, his
record indicates. After an absence
from the game for. two years, during
which time he underwent a major
operation, for the removal of one of
his kidneys, Weillnan is showing his
old time form.
st. Louis, Mo.-The Washington
University football eleven, Missouri
Valley Conference. s. A. T. c., champ
ions, will begin practice August IL,
Coach Dick Rutherford announced.
About half the men, who probably
will be on this years Tram, are ex-
pected to assemble for the preliminary
workouts.
I'VE are starting, early to prepare
ourselves to capture this years champ
tonship." Rutherford said.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-04
AMERICAN ASSN.
St. Paul Wins Twice.

Kansas City, Aug. AFTER taking
the first game Of a double header, 4
to 3. st. Paul went into the second
game here Sunday for twenty-five
City pitchers. taking the game 20 to l..
Becker of the local team gotta home
run in the first game and H%argrave
one for. the visitors in h second.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-04
ADEQUATE NAVAL
PROTECTION

San Francisco. Aug. 4.-Division Of
the United States navy and dispatch
to this coast of the Pacific feet marks
the enc Of a long campaign thai has
been waged by officials and citizens of
Pacific states for what they termed
adequate naval protection"
The Pacific coast attitude had been
that great possibility of attack men
aced the Pacific states unless the ma
ton sen westward a large fleet.
Active campaign for a big Pacific