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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-22
SP0ONHEIM
! CASE, DRAWS
]. LARGE CROWD
.. Z. Campbell and Otto
Saugstad on Witness Stand
in SANDER Suit.
Defendant Characterized as
Man Who Wants to Speak
First and Then Think"

The mass Of evidence brought into,
the district court this morning on the
second day of the trial in the case Of
q. K. Spoonheim versus o. T. Peter
son, conferred around the continued
testimony given by D. L, Campbell.
and the testimony Of Otto Saugstad,
relative to the bankruptcy of the
Northwood Mill and Light company
and the implication of Mr.. Spoon
helm in the failure as president of h
company. Testimony was ais entered
by witnesses directly bearing on al
legged slanderous remarks made on
the character of Mr.. S%poonheim by
Dr. Peterson.
A crowded court room listened
with interest to the testimony of the
morning entered against DR.. Peterson
by the three witnesses for the plain
tiff who took the stand during the
morning session. The session opened
: with the cross-examination by the at
torney for the defendant. of D. L..
Campbell, who yesterday testified to
the effect that DR.. Peterson had made
slanderous and malicious remarks
against the character of Mr.. Spoo-
nheim in the presence of and in con-
versation with Mr.. Campbell. Upon
cross-examination, the, witness said
that relative to the charge of forgery
made by DR.. Peterson against Mr..
Spoonheim, he inferred that the for-
gerry referred to a certain guaranty
made to the John Miller company by
the directors of the Northwood Mill
and Light company, for payment of
accounts. DR.. Peterson. he said,
claimed not to have signed h guar
anty nor to have known of its exis-
tence. Concerning the repetition OF
remarks that he had heard made by
DR.. Peterson, Mr.. Campbell said that
he had repeated these to Mr.. Spoon
helm, and to several other people in
/ the locality. Mr.. Campbell said that
he had not believed the charges
against Mr.. Spoonheim. He also tes-
titled that DIR. Peterson was accus-
toned to ''spit out" words and exhibit
q temper, and that che was accus-
toned to speak first and then think"
Mr.. Saugstad on Stand.
Following the testimony of Mr..
Campbell, Otto Saugstad,' engaged in
the hardware and furniture retail
business in Northwood, took the stand
and testified to a long acquaintance
and friendship with the plaintiff. Mr..
Saugstad said that he was the first
president of the original organiza-
ton known as the Northwood Mill
and Light company and was a direc-
tor until 1913, and had been a stock
holder in the company during it's ex-
istence.
In regard to the loan which DR..
Peterson testified he had made to
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-22

Mr.. spoonhsim ON the strength Of an
Insurance policy, Mr.. Saugstad said
that DR.. Peterson had come into his
place OF business some time during
the fall Of 1917 in q conversation with
him on the matter. Mr.. Saugstaf
money from the defendant In the fall
Of 1917 and said that Spoonheim had
borrowed $4,000 from the defendant.
under Misrepresentation Of the value
Of an insured policy. Mr.. Saugstad
continued to testify that DR.. Peterson
had said that he would sue Mr..
Spoonheim as he had extended him
the loan on the basis of an insurance
policy. as security, which Mr.: Spoon
helm had represented as being VAL
ued at $4,000. when he later discov-
cred that it was in reality valued at
much less. When asked II these
charges against Mr.. Spoonheim had
lessened him in the estimation Of the
witness, Mr.. Saugstad said that they
had not.
Says Peterson Grabbed Spoonheim.
Upon examination Of the witness
relative to the incident which occur
red in the rea office of the Citizens
National bank, in July, 1917, Mr..
Saugstad, testified that during the dis
cussion DR.. Peterson grabbed Spoon
helm by the shoulders and forced him
onto a couch. He said that the COM
pany had gathered to draw up and
sign an affidavit to deny the execu-
ton Of the guaranty by Mr.. Spoon
helm. The affidavit was prepared
and signed by Mr.. Spoonheim at this
time.
When questioned about the notes
which Dr.. Peterson claims Mr.. Spoon
helm sent in tt the John Miller COM
pany without authority, the witness
testified that Peterson told him
Spoonheim sent in notes involving
thousands Of dollars. without author
ering, the account of the Northwood
Mill and Light company to that COM
pany, According to the testimony
of the witness, DR.. Peterson had told
Mr.. Saugstad that he had signed
these notes and left them with Mr.
Spoonheim, with the understanding
that they were to have the signatures
of Lowe and Glaserud before they
were sent in. DR.. Peterson said, the
witness continued, that these notes
were afterwards found in the possess
out the specified signatures. DR..
Peterson accused Mr.. Spoonheim of
negligence and guilty of mismanage-
ment Of the affairs of the company,
the witness said.
Mr.. >Tufte, assistant cashier of the
First National bank, who then took
the stand, testified that in his hear
ing DIR. Peterson while in the bank
had made the remark to H. F. John
son that it was too bad that such a
good citizen as Mr.. Weber. referring
to a man who had recently died,
should take carbolic acid. and that
Mr.. Spoonheim should take carbolic
acid or someone should give it to him.
Mr.. S%poonheim is trying to recover
damages from the defendant of $780,
900 for alleged abusive and SANDER
Gus remarks. The case opened yester-
daY.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-22
Former Resident
OF Grand Forks
Dies in Chicago
Mrs. Robert Peterson, Formerly Belle
Her Home in Chicago Last Night.

Word was received today by Mrs.
Bertha ThaTaldson of. this city OF the
death of her daughter, Mrs. Robert
night in Chicago. Mrs. Peterson was
formerly Belle HTharaldson of Grand
Forks. She was born here forty-two
years ago and %attended\ the local
schools, afte.ward leaving for Chi
cago, where she studied music. She
a married to Robert Peterson in
Chicago in 1905 and had made that
city her home eve since.
Besides by her husband, Mrs. Peter
son is survived by her mother and
four sisters, three Of whom are mar
ried, and one unmarried sister, Clair
Tharaldson, who attends the Univer
sfty of North Dakota;a No funeral al
rangements have .mean made as y. =.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-22

Unverifed rumors were circulated
last night and today to the effect
that Company NJ had landed in New
York.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-22

The death of Mrs. Robert Peterson,
formerly Belle Tharaldson of this
city, took. place in Chicago last night.
according to word received here to-
day.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-22

The eNorth Dakota Association OF
Builders and Traders exchanges to-
day opened its convention, in this. city.
James l.. Malone is reported to be
On, his way back to Grand Forks to
resume his position with the editorial
department. OF The Herald. Mr.. Ma
lone has been chief radio officer on
the U. 8, transport, Northern Pa
cific, ," for many months. Z
County school superintendent will
gather fora meeting at Fargo this
week, and M. Beatrice tombstone OF
this city will attend.
The Spoonheim-Peterson SANDER
ase is attracting a large crowd while
the testimony is being presented to a
jury in the district court.
+ Late today an inquest Is to. be held
over the remains of Michael Gass Of
Larimore who last night escaped
found dead in a waterhole on the Ice
of the Red river.
]. F.. Bacon. recently returned
from government service. today re-
sumed his old position as general
manager Of The Herald following a
meeting last night of the stockholders
and directors Of the Grand Forks
Herald Co. j. H. Pearson vas elect
ed assistant general manager and, ad-
vertising manager.
The death of Mrs. Robert Peterson,
formerly Belle Tharaldson of this
city, took. place in Chicago last night.
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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-22

attendance. P. j. Iverson OF, Lakota
and Lottie Jones Of Pembina will
leave Grand Forks with Miss john
stone. r.
The object Of the meeting al this
time is to formulate a. program for
the advancement of the rural school
education. to be worked out. After
the perfecting of these plans or pro-
gram, the school officers will all be
called together for their approval and
support. The county school officers
meeting will be held January % at
whatever. place is deemed most suit
able in each county. This is not an
official meeting but very importantssto.
the rural school interests. ss
Herald Wants Bring Results:
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-22
The To,yn Today.
january q, 1919.

The North Dakota Association Of
Builders and Traders exchanges to-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-22

County school superintendents will
gather for meeting at Fargo this
week. and M. Beatrice tombstone OF
this city will attend.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-22
Full Attendance Is ss@
Expected At Meeting
OF Superintendent

When the state county superintend-
ents of, schools meet at Fargo tomor-
row and Friday the meeting will be
received here. M. Beatrice john
stone, Grand Forks county superin-
tendent. leaves this evening to be in
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-22
ENGEL X URE

Dubuque, Iowa, Jan. 22.-Heine
Engel, middleweight wrestling cham
pion Of Iowa, upheld the stAte laurels
by defeating Charles Bartell of Kan
sas City, Mo-, here Tuesday in two
straight falls.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-22

The loss Of life due to the recent
influenza and pneumonia epidemic in
this county is comparatively small as
is seer by statistics gathered by insur-
ance companies from the rest Of the
country.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-22

Local citizens are again reminded
by the food administration hat it is
urgently necessary to conserve food
for the peoples of Europe.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-02
POLICE AND SOLDIERS
FIGHT WITH RIOTERS

BOSTON, May 2.-The Dudley ST.
section of the Roxbury district was
the scene Of riot Thursday and 800
policemen. aided by soldiers. sailors
and civilians fought with a crowd of
several hundred radicals who at
tempted a parade after a May day
meeting.
Three policemen and a civilian
were shot. another officer was stab
bed and "a number Of radicals were
badly beaten. Two men who were
arrested are in a hospital and others
were treated by physicians before
ueipE placed in cells. Early tonight
112 arrests had been made. 10 being
women. and the rolice were comb
iug the section for groups which
were said 20 be planning further
demonstrations
Following a meeting in the Dud-
ley St opera house. the radicals
fled into the street carrying red
tags. wearing red buttons and haunt-
ing radical literature. a number Of
women wore red dresses. Leaders
could not produce a .3raGe permit
and policeman ordered them To
disperse. lie was hooted and pushed
aside.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-02
DEMAND MOONEY
Be RELEASED
Radicals Hold Monster New
York Mass Meeting
Battle Police.

NEW YORK. May THE Gilman
or the May day Celebration in New
ork came last night with a mass
meeting at Madison Square Garden.
which adopted resolutions advocat-
ing four general strikes. three OF
five days duration. and a fourth Of
indefinite length. unless Thomas J.
Mooney and Warren X Billings are
released from prison or granted new
trials before July 4.
The meeting tonight was the only
one OF a dozen planned for today
which was not broken up ~ sol
diers and sailors. who demanded
that the American Flag and the
star Spangled Banner" be sung.
II was not the fault Of the service
men that they did not clean up"
the garden last night. They tried
hard enough, but were Overwhelm-
ed b., the police.
An army OF 1913 police, under
command OF Chief Inspector DAILY
guarded all approaches 10 the gar
den and held at bay more than 1000
men in uniform. recently returned
from France.
Soldiers Charge Police.
Led by a Scotch Canadian soldier
and a bugler VINO repeatedly sound
ed the assembly, the soldiers and
sailors charged the police lines
again and again. but only to be
beaten back. Back Of the officers on
foot with night sticks held ready,
were outposts OF mounted men.
They were reinforced by a strong
provost guard.
While the police and the service
men were battling in the rain out
side. the Mooney meeting was pro-
ceeding with great enthusiasm but
little disorder. Agents OF the de-
partment Of justice were scattered
through the huge hail, watching the
proceedings and now and then
taking notes.
The strike resolutions which were
adopted after reciting that every
legal recourse had been exhausted
without obtaining Justice or a new
trial" for Mooney or Billings. called
on organized workers TO act as fol-
lows:
Want MONEYS Release.
Unless new trials or freedom are
granted Mooney and Billings before
July 4, 1919, we viii go out on
general strike 10 take effect for five
days. namely July 4, .. g. and s.
Further, If justice is still denied
in spite OF first protest, we will join
a general strike to take effect again
for five days beginning Labor day
,-4 10 Ia aefocf Cent ar1 <
Again, If no relief is forthcom-
ing. we will go out on a third period
OF general strike for five days TO
take effect beginning Nov. 9, ami
versary of Moneys communication.
and be in effect Nov. 10, 20, p,
. and %.
Following third period, II Mooney
and Billings are still in Jail. we will
join a general strike for an indef-
mite period at n given date"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-02
CANT CUT OFF MY LEI"
SAYS RAILROAD ENGINEER

Il am a railroad engineer about 20
wears ago my leg was seriously injured
In an accident out West Upon my re-
1usiuE 90 allow the doctor 10 smputatr
it was told IL would De impossible 20
heal the wound I have tried al kinds
~ salves and had many doctors In the
past 20 years. hut % NO avail Finally !
resolved o. use pETERSON'S ONT
NENT on my leg You caunot imagine
my establishment when I found 10 WAS
doing what over 100 things had failed
20 do. NV leC is now completely cured "
tits Hauft. 7g9 Myrtle avenue. Brook
Iyu. y. Y
1t makes me feel proud 20 be able %
produce an ointment like that" says
Peterson o. Buffalo Not only do
guarantee Petersou's Ointment for old
sores and wounds. but for eczema. salt
rbeum ulcers. Itching skin and blind.
bleeding or itching piles, and / put up
"a big box for - cents. a price an can
AFFORD O. pay and money back from
your druggist II not satisfied" -Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-02
GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES
TRANSPORT SAILIN6S

WASHINGTON May o.-Trans-
port sailings were announced Thurs
day as follows.
The transport he d'Italia. due at
New York. May 10. has on board
the headquarters of the second field
army: companies a and @ and med
zeal detachment. S03rd field battal-
ION signal corps; 10 casual compan-
les and p casual officers.
The Hudson. due at New York
bout May 10. is bringing the head
quarters company, sanitary detach-
ment and "a detachment of company
so. 525th infantry SIND division.
four casual companies and detacn-
meuts OF companies a and *, 15Sth
infantry. fortieth division
The Edgar Luckenbach due at
Philadelphia May L has on board
headquarters. medical detachment.
machine gun and headquarters COM
pauies and companies A 70 + in
elusive of the 10th infantry. 2Sth
division. and company NJ, 109th in
fantry. also OF the eSth
The santa olivia viii arrive at
Philadelphia about May IS with
headquarters and medical detach-
meut OF end and 3rd battalions.
com panies T. 20 81 inclusive. 10th
infantry, and detachment or the
l0Sth machine gun battalion Of
enty-eighth division.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-02

The historic battle OF Waterloo
was begun and finished in eight
hours.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-11-21
The Conference.

The North Mississippi Conference
of the NJ. E. Church, South met in
this city. Wednesday. and is now in
session. The Conference is being
presided over by Bishop John C..
Kilgo, of Charlotte, n. c. The
advance contingent of the Confer
ence arrived in the city Monday.
This arm of the work consisted of
the examiners and the young men
in the undergraduate course at col
lege who are candidates for the
ministry.
The bishop and the main body of
the Conference arrived Tuesday.
and the Conference went into gen.
eral work on that day attending to
the many things. executive and
spiritual. that usually engage that
religious body. The resident citi-
zenry have thrown open their doors
In full hearted hospitality Tor the
entertainment of the preacher MEM
bers. their wives and the visiting
laymen.
Under the organization of an eff
cient board of stewards, an active
committee met all trains in auto
miles and transported the preachers
to the homes which had been pre-
viously assigned to them.
The Conference was opened Tues
day night with devotional service.
the sermon being preached by DR..
]. J. Brooks. golden discourse
commemorating the fiftieth ami
versary Of his eQtry into the minis
try. DR.. Brooks delivered strong
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-11-21

spiritual sermon characterized hE
mental and physical Yigor that
would have done credit to a man of
much younger years. The first Of
fetal Conference session was held
Wednesday, in which the various
boards made their reports, which
brought important matters before
the Conference for action.
1t has been customary with the
Conference to hold devotional exer-
clses at all the Protestant churches
Sunday at both the morning and
evening hours. Up to going TO
press Thursday We have not heea
furnished with the names of the VA
rious diyines who will conduct ger
vices at the different churches.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-11-21

The home Of DR.. and Mrs. Pres
ton Cornelius was the scene OF q
very happy party on last Saturday
afternoon between the hours Of three
and five O'Clock. the occasion being
tbs sixth birthday of their daughter.
little Miss Helen Honn Cornelius.
The house was tastefully decorated
the color scheme of pink and white
being used throughout every detail.
Games new and old were played
and enjoyed heartily by the little
ladies'. One very interesting feat
ure was the trial by each guest to
extingnish the candles on the birth
day cake. The table in the dining
room was prettily decorated and the
large white cake, with six lighted
pink candles made a beautiful CEN
terpiece. Miss Helen herself, cut
the cake. very much to the interest
and pleasure of her guests. The
hostess was the recipient of many
pretty gifts and all joined in wish
ing her many happy birthdays.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-11-21

Census Supervisor f. L. Kincan-
non for the First Congressional Dis
trict informs us that he is still IN
need of enumerators for Monroe
county. Another examination for
applicants will be held in the post
Office building in Aberdeen shortly.
If interested write Mr.. Kincannon
at Tupelo at once for full partieu-
lars.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-11-21
NJ. E. CONFERENCE.

Aberdeen opened its hearts and
homes this week to the members of
the North Mississippi Conference.
This is the fiftieth annual session
and there are $50 members present
with Bishop Jno. c. Kilgo. of Char
lotte, n. c., presiding. Aberdeen
ians are glad to have this noble
body of men in their midst and give
them a cordial welcome. and every
thing is being done for their COM
fort and convenience.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-11-21

Mr.. u. S. Wyatt, real estate
dealer, sold to Mr.. r. K. Swope. OF
Bryantsyille. KY, two magnificent
properties lying within six miles OF
Aberdeen. The splendid tract OF
prairie land near Binford, known as
the Judge E. o. Sykes plantation
brought $50 900. The tract con-
sisting of hammock, prairie and
post oak lands. was purchased from
DIR. Preston Cornelius. The price
paid for this tract was $57 800.
Both were walk out propositions
carrying farm equipment. stock. etc.
Possession of both farms will be
given January l, 1920.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-11-21
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Little Helen Cornelius was six
years old on Saturday last. and she
invited a number of little friends to
come and celebrate this happy oc-
casion with her. There was big
cake with six wee candles and ice
cream and bon-bons and each tiny
guest brought gift to the dark
haired birthday child who made
happy hearts because she thought
of others.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-11-21
11-7-tf
For Sale.


A fine farm of 444 acres. 100
in rich creek bottom, drained by
canal, most of remainder in cul-
tivation, Z tenant houses besides
large two-story frame residence.
Situated half way between Bald
wyn and GuntOwn, Lee county,
Miss, with a rock road running
acrossone end and along one side.
Will be sold Nov. Doth, 1919, on
the farm to the highest bidder to
settle an estate. A bargain for
some one. Address
w. S. COCHRAN,
Baldwin, Miss.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-11-21

The greatest of them all-Hc-
TOR RECORDS. VICTOR Ma
CHIMES. Make your selection
NOW 50 you won't be disappoint-
ed. .MAIER JEWELRY STORR,
Largest Dealers In North Miss.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-11-21
IN AND OF OUT TOWN.

Mr. and Mrs. Wynn, of Florida
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Franz
Johnson, on High st.
Mrs, n. L. Terrell has returned
from Macon.
Mr.. Neville returned Tuesday from
the delta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hal Perkins and
little son are at the Pickle hotel.
Mrs. Roberts and little daughter
of Nettlefon. were week end guests
of Mrs. Underwood on High ST.
Mrs. Thomas Crymes. of Mem.
phis. has been visiting her mother
Mrs. Lucian Wood.
Mr.. w. HI. Kidd left town Mon
day.
The Rev. DR.. Countess, president
of Grenada College. Is the guest OF
Mrs. Ellen Gillespie. on Franklin st.
Mr.. Caldwell. of Pontotoc county
was the recent guest of his kinsman
Mr.. Josh Brown, on Meridian st.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. III. Carlisle and
little daughter. spent several days
In Memphis this week.
Edmund Holmes was over from
the A. Il M. College last weekend,
Mrs. Tapscott, of Nettleton. was
the week END guest of Mrs. Under
wood. on High st.
Rev. Bailey. Of Gallatin. Tenn,
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-11-21

}~$ given by Mrs Geo Maynard
}xx Holmes in honor of her
}S house guests, Mrs. H. r
Brown of Birmingham. and Mrs.
Julia Stuart. of Greenyille, Ala. On
entering the guests were most cor
daily greeted by the charming host
ess who wore an attractive all black
toilette. In rhe living room where
the honorees, assisted by Mrs. Paine
McMillen and Mrs. Harrod Nichols,
received the guests. Yellow chrys-
anthemums were artistically used .
filling to overlooking baskets and
bowels. In the drawing room where
tempting salad course was served.
Mrs. Felix Lam and Mrs. Homer
Hansell presided at the tea table,
which was attractively adorned with
flowers, silver and cut glass. Mrs.
Brown was gowned in dark blue
charmeuse. Mrs Stuart wore a
black crepe; Mrs Harrod Nichols
was gowned In a shimmering dinner
dress of green charmeuse. Mrs
Paine Mcmillan wore a pretty tot
lette of blue crepe. Mrs. Hansell's
gown was of dark blue crepe, and
Mrs. Lam wore a dress of satin.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-11-21

Cotton ginned in Monroe county
from the crop OF 1919 to November
1st, 1919. amounted to 8. 248 bales.
as compared to 8, 1877 bales to same
date in 1918.
s. A. DALToN;
Census Agent.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-11-21
For Rent.

Sharpley plantation, about two
miles from Aberdeen. This planta-
ton an average year. at present
prices has the prospect of yielding
$50, 900 in agricultural products.
Will rent, one to five years.
H. S. GILLEYLEN,
Aberdeen, Miss.
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