Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-06-21
CONTINUATION
GRANTED in
MURDER CASE
Hearing Of Gunner, Fargo
Murder Suspect, Now
Set For June %.

preliminary examination in the case
OF the state against William Cum
mer, night clerk at the Prescott hotel
charged with the murder of Miss
Marie Wick Of Grygla, Mimi, Tues
day, June Z, was today continued by
Justice ]. G. Bingham until 10 a. m.
Tuesday, June %.
The motion for continuance was
made by William c. Green, states at
torney and was not opposed by coun-
sci for defendant, who is represented
by Judge w. H. Barnett and Clair f.
Brickner. 1t was also ANNOUNCED in
court that Judge H. W. Swenson Of
Devils Lake would be associated with
the defense.
Upon the fling Of the stipulation
between counsel for prosecution and
defense 1t was announced that the
preliminary examination will be held
In the Cass county courthouse. The
scheduled hearing today was to have
been In the Offices of Justice Bing-
ham, but rather than have the prison
er taken through the streets of the
city and lack of space In the Justices
omce, 1t was deemed more conveni-
ent to call the hearing in the district
court room.
More than $50 spectators jammed
the court room, taking possession Of
the place fully 80 minutes before the
prisoner was brought into court by
Sheriff Fred Kraemer.
There was cranning Of necks and
general rising in seats as the crowd
sought to view the prisoner. 1t being
his first appearance in public since he
was arrested by the state authorities
at 2 p. m. last "Wednesday.
Twice 1t was necessary for Justice
Bingham to. announce that the near
ing had been continued until one
week from today before the crowd
made any attempt to- leave the crowd
ed building and corridors.
In front Of the court house were
more than rs automobiles. Women
predominated in the crowd Of specta-
tors. To the rear $of the building a
crowd gathered to see the sheriff re-
turn the prisoner to the Jail.
I; William Gunner. the accused o.
year-old night clerk. appeared very
pale, but gave no signs of nervousness
when he entered. -.
( Hist cheeks were sunken in and his
face was almost. ghostly white. He
lacked the brightness of expression
which characterized his actions about
the hotel during the investigation of
the murder by the authorities and on
the different times when he was call
ed to the sheriff's office and question
ed.
Upon entering the court room. the
accused met the eyes Of his relatives
who occupied seats near the railing.
They were Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Gum
mer, father and nsother, Goodman
GUNNER, brother Of the prisoner and
Mrs. o. J. Hanson, a niece, all of
Mayville.
Mrs. GUNNER was dressed very
plainly, wore brown waist. black skirt
and black hat. Both she and Mrs.
Hanson showed that tears had flowed
before they entered the room! Sew
eral times during the formalities in
connection with the continuing of the
hearing. they wiped their eyes with
their handkerchiefs. Mr.. GUNNER
appeared to be in deep worry. Only
once or twice did he turn his head to-
ward the counsel table. Throughout
the formalities he seemed deep in
thought. II.
When William GUNNER entered the
court room, the accused attempted
to take the vacant seat beside his ia
ther, but the sheriff motioned for him
to be seated behind his counsel.
The prisoner maintained a grave
appearance during the early part of
the formalities. Judge W. H. Barnett
stepped over toward him and spoke a
few words and the prisoner smiled at
his counsel. This smile extended to-
ward the parents and other kin.