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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-11-04
DcnnyDrook School Building Nears
COmDletiOn

Sven Olson, Minot contractor, is
making excellent progress with the
brick addition to the Denny brook high
school. The new school will cost
$52 100000 and will give Donnybrook
school building 7Ox12O feet, one of
the very finest in northwestern North
Dakota.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-11-04
HARNESS

2 sets breeching harness; One set
driving harness, double; One set single
harness. ts'. .asf
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
One kitchen cabinet; One Butterfly
cream separator; One Clark Jewell oil
stove; Other articles too numerous to
mention.
Sale to Start At 10 O'clock
The Washington herald., 1920-08-22
BANDIT CHARGE
DROPPED AGAIN
Negro Set Free Second Time
When Court Hears
Evidence.

John Henry Collins, coIored. al.
Of % Jackson street northwest
who has been twice arrested OF
suspicion that he was the lone ban
dit who knocked Max Chernikon.
a grocer at IS Fenton street north-
west on the head with a coupling
pin and robbed his cash register OF
$40 on February :. yesterday was
again released from custody. there
not being sufficient proof that he
was guilty Of the crime.
Collins was freed IN Police Court
by Judge Aukam after the case had
been continued from the day before
to enable the police 10 find the
coupling pin which. It was said,
had been mislaid at headquarters.
Shortly after the robbery Collins
was arrested and confronted with
Mrs. ChernikoT. who failed to iden-
tify him sufficiently 70 warrant
him being held.
He was again arrested a few days
ago after Chernikon had told the
police he was sure that Collins
was the man who attacked him and
then locked him in the ice box.
leaving him unconscious.
The coupling pin. which was
thought TO have Collins finger
prints on IL. proved 10 have been
handled so much since the robbery
that it was useless as evidence, so
far as identifying Collins was con-
ceTned.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-22
ITALIAN RIOTS
ON THE WANE
Unrest Dying Out Declares
Noted Manufacturer in
Milan.
washington HernId-PubIic Ledger
service. Special Cable Dispatch.D


Milan, Aug. 81. ITALY will pass
safely through the present social
and economic crisis. Though it may
be much more than a year, the ma
ton will right itself despite foolish
government at Rome. IndustrialIy
there is already an Improvement,
and in the face of great Internal
disorder, it can be said the condition
is serious but not critical"
This analysis was made today by
a manufacturer who employs 10000
skilled workers.
You may think I'm a hopeless op-
tlmlst'' Pirelli said, but Italy is not
organized for revolution. There will
be many more strikes many scatter
ed riots, lives will be lost, even
bombs may be thrown as they have
been in the past. but it will settle
down to production. The one big
question is grain which is bread
a loaf or bread in Italy costs three
lire (normally SO cents), which is
imposebl for the Italian worker.
Hence the government has subsidized
bread, paying the difference. To get
this money the Rome government
has enacted laws which are impos-
sible to enforce. such as the high
tax on industries, already taxed to
the limit.
Copyright. 1870. by Public Ledger Co..
The Washington herald., 1920-08-22
REWARD PROPOSED
FOR HOUND OWNER

Lynchburg. Va, Aug. 21.-When
The two branches of the city coun-
Gil meet in called sessions next
week they will have before them a
recommendation from Mayor Jester
that the city pay F. T. Fortune,
owner of a bloodhound kennel here
$500 for his success in running down
Robert Williams, the negro who
has since confessed to criminal as
sault.
that Williams is not in the Jail here.
but it is universally admitted THAI
II would be unwisc to return him
here for trial without military pro-
lection
The Washington herald., 1920-08-22
Dlmpled Knee Owners Still Shou ,em
AtBabylonian Bathing Beach on Canal
But Pastor aNMad, Vous HeUStop IT

Titusviile, Pa, Aug. 2I.--Bunsa-
leers." beware
The crusading pastor. Dr.. Fred
erick Kopfman, is ready to put on
the gloves with the fend that>pcs-
sesses the souls of the people of
Washingtons Crossing. To cave their
souls he will battle Beelzebub until
the demon is hanging on the ropes
Il have a soul TO lose and a body
to Kick. you may tell my foes" said
the battling preacher. But black
eyes shall not prevent me from saw
ing the .womanhood of Washing
tons Crossing. L shall finish this
job I started. The public will soon
see me in real action, perhaps with
gloves on. At present I am merely
marking time until my hearing by
the township committee"
The Washington herald., 1920-08-22
Transients in Arcady BY Q. HENRY

good to me. and I wanted to tell
you before l went.
I've been saving up out Of my
wages for a year just for this va
cation. l wanted to spend one
week like a lady if never do
another one. l wanted to get up
when l pleased instead of having
to crawl out at I every morning:
and l wanted to live on the best
and be waited on and ring bells
for things just like rich folks do
Now I've done it, and I've had
the happiest time | ever expect
to nave in my life. I'm going
back to my work and my little
hall bedroom satisfied for another
year. I wanted to tell you about
1t. Mr.. harrington. because Il
thought you kind of liked me. and
II liked you. But. oh, I couldn't
help deceiving you up till now.
for it was all just like a fairy tale
to me. So I talked about Europe
and the things I've read about in
other countries, and made you
think l was a great lady
This dress I've got on-it's the
only one I have that's fit 10 wear
= bought from O'Dowd & Levin
sky on the instalment plan.
SeVenty-tlve dollars is the
price. and it was made to measure.
l paid $40 down and they're to
collect 81 a week till it's paid for.
Thatll De about all | have to say,
Mr.. Harrington, except that nv
name is Mamie Siviter instead Of
Madame Beaumont. and I thank
you for your alterations. This dol
lar Will pay the instaIment due on
the dress tomorrow. l guess I'll
go up to my room now"
Harold harrington listened 10
the recital OF the Lotus loveIicst
guest with an impassive counte-
nance. When she had concluded
he drew a small book like !.
checkbook from his coat pocket.
He wrote upon blank form in
this with a stub Of pencil. tore
out the leaf, tossed it over TO mis-
COMPANION and took up the paper
dollar.
I've got to go to work, too. in
the morning" he said, "and
might as well begin now. There's
receipt for the dollar install .
ment. I've been a collector for
ODowd & Levinsky for three
years. Funny, amt it, that you
and me had the same idea about
spending our vacation? I've AL
ways wanted to put up at a swell
motel, and l saved up out Of my
twenty per. and did it. Say.
Name. how about a trip to Coney .
Saturday night on the boat
what?
The face Of the pseudo Madame .
Heloise Darcy Beaumont beamed. |
oh. you bet I'll go, Mr.. Far
rington. The store closes at 12
on Saturdays. I guess ConeylI
be all right even IL we did spend
a week with the swens."
Below the balcony the swerter-
ing city growled and buzzed in
the July night. Inside the Hotel
Lotus the tempered. cool shadows
reigned, and the soliCitous wait
er single-footed near the low
windows, ready at a nod to serve
Madame and her escort.
At the door of the elevator
harrington took his leave, and
Madame Beaumont made her last l
ascent. But before they reached 4
the noiseless cage he said: Just
forget that Harold harrington. \
will you?-McManus is the name
James McManus. Some call me
Jimmy"
Goodnight, Jimmy. said Ma
dame.
Opyright 1920, by Wheeler Syndicate, Inc.)
The Washington herald., 1920-08-22

Indignation still froths among TIE
"bungaleers,"" and on Monday night
the pastor will be invited to give
public proof Of his charges Of
"Bsbylonian iniquity," scarlet vice"
and too free display OF dimpled
knees.
No blight has fallen on the
breezy bathing suits Of washinE-
tons Crossing, which blasted the
eyes Of the Rev. Mr.. Eopfnan.
Beauties worthy Of Mack Sennetts
corps still play ssyly around the
canal. Jim Hsllinser. recently ap-
pointed bathing suit inspector, sits
on the postofice steps and chews
his cat plug philosophically. Jim
says that be isn't going TO poster
around the canal unless there is
something special requiring his Of
hcial inspection.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-22
SALVATION ARMY
WORKER TRANSFERRED

Winchester, Va. Aug. -21.-Capt
Leonard Van Egmond, who has been
in charge Of the Salvation Army
work here since the local branch
was established about two years
ago. has been transferred to Wash
ingt0n, ID. c. effective September I.
Many citizens who have supported
and encouraged the officer and his
wife in their work here have indI-
Gated their intention Of holding
series Of farewell services in honor
of Capt. and Mrs. Van EgmOnd.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-22
ROCK SAVES AUTO
FROM WILD PLUNGE

Winchester, Va, Aug. 21.-John 1.
Sloat, cashier of the Commercial
and Savings Bank, and his wife,
this city, and Mrs. J. W. Pease, %
Wardensville, w. Va, narrowly es-
capped plunging down an embsnk-
ment into the raging waters Of Ca
pom River yesterday afternoon, hen
an automobile in which they were
going from Wardensville TO Lost
City, w. Va, got beyond control OF
the chauffeur on Sand Mountain.
The car dashed down the mountain
gaining momentum rapidly, until II
was making ffty-fve miles an hour.
when ii ran into a bank
The car rebounded and struck =
large projecting rock, upon which
II was suspended.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-22
COWS GIVE RECORD
AMOUNTS OF MILK

Hagerstown, Md, Aug 21.-As a
result of the first monthly test made
by Frank L. Fitzsimmons. supervis-
or for the Washington County Cow
Testing Association. ten COWS own
ed by dairymen and farmers near
this city produced more than a
thousand pounds of milk during a
period of thirty days
The herd Of Charles B. Nigh had
four record Cows, the production of
one being 1927 pounds of milk test
ing 3.3 per cent butter fat
A COW owned by Milton Rems-
berg led the butter fat class with
1852 pounds and having a milk pro-
duction of 1896 pounds.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-22
Veteran Mail Carriers
Honored on Retirement

Frederick. Nd, Aug. 2ls-wilsoa
H. Martz. So. and Edward F. Mob
erly, 70, rural and city mail carriers,
respectively, who retire from active
service today. were banqUeted at the
home Of Postmaster J. AIIeine Will
hanson.
Every employe Of the local post
office was present. Since being in
the service Mr.. Martz has driven
approximately 1882 miles. Mr.
Moberly has carried mail in this city
more than so years.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-22
AGED GREY VETERAN
ANSWERS LAST CALL

Winchester, Va, Aug. 21.-James
l.. E. Van Meter, SO years old a
member of the family of that name
which came from New York and
settled in Virginia in 1885, died near
Berryville a few days ago.
He was a Confederate Veteran.
having served during the civil war
in Company c of a Virginia cavalry
regiment under General Rosser. He
spent some time as a prisoner of
war in Fort Delaware.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-22
WINCHESTER GIRL
TO BE MISSIONARY

Winchester. Va, Aug 2I.-Miss
Mary Jacquclin Smith, daughter OF
Mr- and Mrs. Richard Smith, of
Wickliffc. Clarke County, has left
for Shanghai. China, where she will
engage in mission work for the
Protestant Episcopal Church.
Services md prayers for her sue
cess were held in the church at
Wickliffe a few days ago by the
Rev. VI. S Taylor. BerryviIle; the
Rev 3. y. Chambers. MiUwOod, Va,
and the Rev. r. c. COwung. Annap-
oils, Nd. Miss Smith is a niece of
the Rev. Dr. W D. Smith. rector Of
81. Marks Church. Richmond. Va.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-22
FAMILIES CONDUCT
ANNUAL REUNIONS

Cumberland. Md, Aug. 21.-A
number of family reunions were
held in Bedford County, in the vi
cinity of Bedford, today.
The annual Diehl reunion was
held in the William L. Fyan grove.
The eighth annual reunion of the
lmler family was held at Imler.
The eighth annual Miller reunion
took place in the Elmer Bowser
grove, near New Paris.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-22
FILTER PLANT
REPAIRSLATED
Engineers Prepare Plans for
Installation of New
Pump.

Specifications are being drawn up
by army engineers for installation
Of a new pump at the filtration
plant.
When the plans are completed
bids will be invited from outside
concerns. This, however, does not
mean that the work must necessar-
lily be done by outside builders, as
it is the intention Of the engineers
to do the work themselves. it is
stated. if the bids are not suff-
Cicntly low.
Under the last District apprOpria-
tion bill an expenditure of $4,000
was allowed for such improvements
at the filtration plant.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-22
USES TABLESPOON
TO PICK JAIL LOCK

LynchburS. Va, Aug. 21.-Ed
Griftth, one OF the negroes charged
with wholesale highway robberies
in Campbell County, was detected a
day or two ago in an effort to pick
his way out OF the county Jail at
Rustberg.
The negro was using a tin table
spoon which had been left him with
a meal. He had not made much
hcadway before he was found.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-22
Ex-Sherifs Organize
In Frederick County

Frederick. Nd, Aug. 21-Former
shcriffs Of this county have formed
here the 'Ex- -Sheriffs' Association of
Frederick County" While it was
stated the organization is non-po-
lticaI. it will be the purpose, how
ever. to TAX on active interest in
legislation of vital Importance
Ohcers eIeCted-Presid ident. John
Sweadner; vice president, John D.
Conard; secretary and treasurer,
William c. ROderiCk.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-22
PARENTS TO CLAIM
DEAD MAJORS BODY

Winchester, Va, Aug. 21.-The
body Of Mai. Lloyd w. williams,
United States Marine Corps. who
was mortslly wounded in the battle
Of BelleaU Wood. is to be brought
to Bcrryville and inferred in Green
Hill Cemetery.
His parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Good
win Williams, will sail September (
for France TO arrange for the re
moVal Of the body from the ceme-
terry near Chateau Thierry.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-22
SOCIETY WEDDING
ATTRACTS INTEREST

Lynchburg, Va, Aug. 21.-A we'd
ding of much interest in Virginia
and Tennessee was celebrated
wednesday evening at o'clock at
the Rivermont Presbyterian Church,
when Miss Mary Elizabeth Harris
became the bride OF Orville Brad
ley Bynur1. of Rogersville. Tenn.
7. Gibson Hobbs was best man
ana the brides only attendant was
her sister, Miss Elberta Harris.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-22
EUROPEFACING
COALSHORTAGE
May Have to Depend on U.
S. for Supply if Brit
ish Miners Strike.
NO EXCESS IN OUTPUT.
England Will Need All of Its
Own Fuel for Domestic
Purposes.
NO EXCESS IN OUTPUT
Herald-PubIic Ledger
serTice-SpeciaI Gable Dispatch.)

Nc
serTice-SpeciaI Gable Dispateho
London. Aug. Elm view OF the
threatened coal strike in England
next month, continental Europe may
have to depend upon the United
States for coal next winter. F. A.
Gibson, secretary of the Monmouth
and South Wales Coal Owners As
sociation. reviewing present produc-
ton and the possible grave outcome
Of a national strike, virtually con-
cedes that the strike will prevent
this country from sending any coal
to France, Italy or any continental
country.
A Few Statistics.
The present production is at the
rate Of 5O,OOO.OOO tons or less an
nually. That. combined with the in
creased inland demand over prswar
years, has reduced the surplus for
export, not only to the full extent
Of diminished output, but also to
the extent Of an increased inland de-
mand. Consumption in Great Brit
ain for household, gas and eIectrici-
" purposes is now estimated at So
100000 tons annually. half OF which
is for household use. \ two weeks
strike would represent a weekly re-
uuctlon of $4,000 tons in the supply
for household coal.
No Hope for Expansion.
Past records do not Justify the
nope that production would expand
att0r the strike. as the output has
been practically stationary. Nor
would It be practicable for the gov
ernment to conserve all the supplies
for inland purposes. because the
transport facilities are not ADEQUATE
Tor such purposes. Although coal
would be strictly ratiOned, il would
NOT compensate for production lost
by strike and would result in seri-
ously reducing supplies for both ex-
port and inland consumption.
Copyright. 1920 by Public Ledger Coz
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-21
MESDAMES SANDL|N AND
DOLMAN APPOINTED ON
CHRISTMAS SEAL SALES
FOR CT RTER COUNTY

Mrs. Ed Sandlin n Mrs. l.. s.
Dolman, both prominent women of
this city. have been appointed to have
charge of the sale of the tuberca-
losis seals in Carter county.
The sale of the seals in the county
will begin December LIST, n con-
tinue for n period Of is days. This
year., Garter county will receive 80
per cent of the proceeds Of the sales,
all Of which money will be expended
for the benefit of residents of this
county. OF the remaining so per
cent, 40 will go to the state board and
10 to national headquarters.
An innovation in this years cam
paign, is the issuing of a certificate
or pond with each IS worth of stamps
sold. These bonds are a beautiful
piece of workmanship, and when
framed. make a very presentable
appearance.
Seals will be mailed out by Secre-
tary Barron of the Ardmore Public
Health Association, to all the proni'
nent residents of this city accom-
panied by the bonds. In this nan
ner, these people will be given the
opportunity TO contribute to the
worthy organization at an opportune
time.
Teams, composed of young women
of this city. will visit the various
business houses, etc, in this city,
for the purpose of selling the seals.
School children will also take an
active part in their sale. Booths will
be erected in all public buildings
so as TO permit those who are not
approached TO purchase the seals.
People are urged to purchase the
seals and use them on their Christ
mas packages.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-21

Berlin. Nov. l9.-Appeals to Am
orleans 10 send food drafts Immediate
~ to German friends and relatives,
have been issued by the American
relief organization here. II is pointed
u that II the drafts are sent at
once. the organization can issue food
packages for Christmas presents.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-21
COMMISSIONER SHORES.
A HAPPY MAN. HICKORY.
CREEK WATER CLEAR AND
THERE'S PLENTY OF II.

Water Commissioner V. Roy Shores.
was smiling broadly yesterday upon
his return from the city lake. He
says the bottom OF the settling basin
can be seen through u feet Of wa
ter. So clear is the Hickory creek
water hat fills the basin that the
basin does not appear to be more than
four feet deep while as u fact it is
L. feet.
For many months the water in the
city lake has carried a great deal Of
mud and there were times when The
water was not fit for use at all.
During those days 1t looked very dis
c~ouraglng TO the muddy water in
the settling basin. The name set.
ting basin" was n misnomer in those
days because II all the mud had set
tied there would have been nothing
left.
But It is quite different today.
Hickory creek is providing more wa
ter than the city has equipment 10
convey to the pump station. The
water is clear and Of a very fine
quality.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-21
UNDUE PREJUDICE OF PUBLIC
URGED IN APPEAL OF MEN
SENTENCED TO THE CHAIR

Muskogee, Okla, Nov. 2O.-Iurors
who sentenced John Ledbetter TO the
electric chair for murder of Robert
a%foreland, were prcjudiced against the
defendant because OF an alleged crime
wave. according to a petition Ledbet-
ter filed today asking for a new trial.
II is also charged that Mrs. Dora
Darrow. a star witness for the state,
was concealed so that Ledbetter could
not see. II is alleged by the state
that Ledbetter and Moreland were
rivals. for the woman's hand.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-02-08
A. B. LAWRENCE is
CITY SECRETARY
Succeeds Mr.. W. A. Dealc Who Re-
signed--Assumes Duties in Few
Days.

Mr.. A. B. Lawrence, popular mem
ber of the personnel Of the First
State Bank. was unanimously select
ed secretary of the city council Tues
day evening at the regular meeting
the council. This action on the part
of the councilmen is very popular
one as Mr.. Lawrence is thoroughly
qualified to efficiently take care of
the important duties Of the office
which he will assume within a few
days,
The above step was brought about
by the resignation Of Mr.. w. A,
Dealc, secretary and manager of the
local office Of the Bell Telephone Co.,
who has accepted position in Meri-
dian which he will assume as soon as
he can complete some work here.
The resignation was presented Tues
day evening and accepted by the coun-
Gil. The appointment Of Mr. Law
renee is until Jan lst 1921, that being
the date Mr. Dealcs term would have
expired.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-02-08
NEGRO GETS HEAVY FINE.

Walter Whitfield, colored, was fined
fifty dollars or 80 days in Jail in
Police Court yesterday morning on
the charge of having in his posses
sion some perfectly good but unlaw-
full booze.
The police suspected Whitfield OF
selling liquor so Friday morning
Chief Cook and officer Robinson raid
ed his home at the foot Of the hill be-
low Franklin school on Market street
and found hidden in the house two
gallon jug about half full and quart
bottle entirely full of good old mellow
corn liquor. Both liquor and owner
were arrested and locked up at the
city hall and the citys part Of the
case was disposed of with above re-
suit. The state still has fling com
ing so Walter will probably find il
rather expensive to invest in strong
drink by the time authorities have
finished with him.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-02-08
BICYCLE THIEVES CAUGHT.

Renting a couple Of bicycles for a
short ride Monday afternoon, William
Finch and Willie Fowler, negro
youths, kept riding and didn't stop un-
til they landed in Police Court Friday
morning and now will have to work
many days to pay the $4,000 each
that the escapade cost them.
The vehicles were owned by Will
Shackleford and Weaver and Harring-
ton and were being ridden by their
porters on errands. Stopping at
Rabb's market Finch and Fowler
rented the wheels to ride short dis
tance and didn' return. Search
was made and Mr. Ellis Hardin, who
operates a saw mill pear here Thurs
day afternoon came driving into town
with two bicycles and one of the ne
gro boys, the other being apprehend-
cd later. First they said they had
bought the bicycles but later came
through with the admission that they
had stolen them.
Mr.. Hardin paid damages, fine and
costs for them and now William and
Willie haven't any bicycles and are
laboring in saw mill.