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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-03-10
Former Convict Lands in Jail on
Charge Of Theft

Harry Eustis, Grinnell, Williams
county, who number of years ago
was convicted and sentenced to the
state penitentiary on charge Of
stealing cattle in the Grinnell terri
tory, was placed under arrest Sat-
urday at Ray on charge of attempt
to steal wheat from one of his neigh
bors. The party from whom it is al
legged he tried to steal the wheat re-
sided across the line in Mountrail
county, so his case will have to be
tried in that county. The sheriff
from Stanley took him in charge and
he is now in Jail at Stanley awaiting
trial. Chin Northrup, pal who was
with him at the time escaped, but was
arrested in Minot Saturday night and
taken to Stanley.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-03-10
McHENRY COUNTY WILL GET
$4,000 IN TAX FROM ESTATE


Towner, N. D., March Heirs Of
the Harold Thorson, North Dakota
banker and former resident of Drake,
who died in st. Paul, Feb. 18, 1920,
will pay inheritance taxes amounting
to approximately $4,000 to McHenry
county, according to Atty. Horace
Bagley, one Of the attorneys for the
estate. The Thorson estate is val
ued at $1,230,215.55 and of that
amount, 1851 ,298.69 is invested in Nc
Henry county property. The will, it
is revealed, occasioned an interest
ing litigation between the heirs and
organizations the late Harold Thorson
favored The case was settled with
% persons and organizations dividing
the estate. st. Olaf's college at
Mortified, Mimi, receives 1927 ,322.69.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-03-10
Farm Bureau Meetings ut Carpio and
FOxhOlm

Farm Bureau meetings were held
at Carpio, March 9TH and at Foxholm,
on March 9Th. At both these meet
ings DR.. Don McMahan, Extension
Veterinarian discussed livestock dis
eases taking up the diseases that are
prevalent at this time of the year and
prescribed home remedies, giving the
farmers an idea how to prevent car
suit of carless fe eding and too little
care.
N. D. German explained the plan
of the Committee of Seventeen and
discussed Farm Bureau work.
Mr.. p. o. Hall of Carpio was elect
ed to represent the Carpio community
on the Farm Bureau Board Of Direct
ors.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-03-10

Mr.. Wetmur was born in the state
of New York April 20, 1854. Since
coming to Minot he made many
friends both in the city and in this
section of the state.
Surviving are his wife, three, daugh-
ters, Mrs. Mary Otery Of Bindett, Can
ada, Mrs. Myrtle Misner, of Los An
geles, and Lillian Wetmur, Of Minot;
one sister, Mrs. Jane Stevens Of Nor
gan Park, CAL, and two brothers,
Amos H. Wetmur Of Frazee, MIMI,
and William Wetmur Of Gilroy, Cal.
The funeral was held Tuesday with
services at the home at 2 p. m.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-03-10
NOTICE. OF EXPIRATION OF TIME
OF 1BOBA1310N
Office Of County Auditor

DdKUtT, T-OUHTy
Ward. IS.
Minot, N. D.. March 9th, 1921.
To l.. M Summerville. the person in
whose name certain Real Estate situate
in Ward County, North Daota. and here
matter described now appears of record
in the office of the Register of Deeds
of Ward County, and which said Real
Estate was assessed in the year 1916 as
follows: Southwest Quarter (SW4)
Section Twenty two (22) Township One
Hundred Sixty $50 Range Eighty nine
$50. Said Real Estate being assessed
in 1916 to l.. NJ. Summerville.
You are hereby notified that said above
described real estate was sold as pro-
vided by law. at the annual sale Of lands
upon which taxes had become delin,
quent after advertisement thereof, as
provided by law, which sale was made
at the Auditors office at the Court
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-03-10

holder of the Certificate so issued has
presented the same to the undersigned
manded y deed for said nropsrty "a" AS pro-
vided by law; and said Certificate being
and remaining unredeemed and there be-
ing One Hundred Ninety and 22/100
ing subsequent taxes for the years 1917,
1918 and 1919. penalties and interest,
and there appearing no legal objection
why a tax deed should not be issued
as demanded You are therefore mott
fed that One Hundred Ninety and 22/100
Dollars; exclusive Of accruing costs and
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-03-10

House in the City of Minot, County of
Ward, State Of North Dakota, on the
aay 81 The e
the property aforesaid at the date of
sale was Twenty-eight and $4,000 Dol
lars; including penalties, costs and in
terest, to make which amount the said
vided by law for Twenty-eight and
$4,000 Dollars. and a Certificate Of said
sale was issued to the purchaser there
Of under the hand the seal Of the Audit
or Of said Ward County, and you are
further notified that the owner and
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-03-10

interest Is necessary to redeem said
property from said sale. and that unless
the said amount, interest and the costs
of this proceeding are paid on or within
ninety days after the service OF this
notice upon you tax deed VIII DO Is
sued therefore AS provided by law.
Period OF redemption expires ninety
days after the date Of the service OF
this notice.
Given under my hand and official seal
this 9th day Of March, 1921.
II. w. kENNARD.
Auditor Of Ward County,
3/l0-3, North Dakota.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-03-10
Death of Charles A. Wetmur

Charles A. Wetmur, we'll known Mi
not resident, died Sunday night at the
Wetmur home, 913 Second street
northeast after an illness of several
months. He had been engaged in
farming and we'll drilling in this Sec
ton since coming to Minot in 1900.
Last fall he was taken i'll with rheu-
matism which developed into paraly-
sis, death resulting.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-03-10

FOR SALE-At bargain for cash
lots 10 and 20, Block so, Brooklyn
addition to the city of Minot. Title
clear, taxes paid to date. With
shack insured and rented. All for
$4,000. See w. c. Hunter, 2O9 LIST
St. S. W. It,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-03-10
Fred Dale Suffers Painful Accident
Fred " Dale suffarod a nainf,,1 IN

Fred V. Dale suffered a painful in
jury Friday when his car collided
with the city Black Maria. Mr.. Dale
was holding to the steering wheel so
tightly that when it was turned by
the other car his thumb was thrown
out Of joint. Thirty-six hours later,
Mr.. Dale visited doctor and the
joint was replaced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
SCHOOLS MEET IN BASKETBALL GAMES
Robinson School Teams Cap ture Three Contests From
 Kennedy QuintetS

Basketball That's the thing that drew n bunch of hearty fans yester- day afternoon to Kennedy school. Three games were played, and Robin son school Is happy over the fact that 1t came out winner every time against the Kennedy boys.
 Seniors in basketball juniors and midgets competed with matching teams on the Kennedy school side. Despite the fact that the scores were pretty heavy against Kennedy, all the games were exciting and interest ing. -s
 The seniors of Robinson school were winners in a score of 30-I2; the junior team was winner by 26-3 and tho midget team by 26-1l Tho stars playing. in the senior group were Clyde Pitts and Edward Feen- ker; star for the juniors was Harris Brauner, and stars among the midgets were Capt, Howard Sharp and Harvey Rollings Senior weigh over 100, juniors 100 pounds or less and midgets boys weigh abount S5 pounds.
 The games were not regular city league conflicts. They came as pre- liminaries to these, in order to give the children chance to- practice and get in shape for the winters pro- gyammc. T. D, Moor, principal ot Robinson school, accompanied his pupils on the trip. He wants to have his teams in shape to capture a num- Der of the league games this winter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
HISTORIC POINTS
 OF CITY FEATURED
Special Committee to Feature Landmark for Semi
 Centennial E

All the points of historic interest in Birmingham and euvirons are to be marked with Inscription cards or ban ners in preparation for the semi-cen- tenni.l crowds. according to action taken yesterday by q special commit tee appointed by President Hugh A. Locke of the Civic Association for the purpose, The committee is under the leadership of Chairman John II. Adams. with whom are associated Frank Feltus. B. w. Lacey. Rogers Bite, sra c. Bond and Bert Quinn.
 The Committee began immediately to study the history of Birmingham during its brief fifty years of life and Co place the locations of the differ- ent landmarks of Birmingham in the '7os. Mir, Adams, however, has al ready indicated several points that t will bear inscriptions. Among these are the Lvnn's Folly corner where Birmingham's first bank was built, now the corner on which the Brown Marx building is situated; the first house in the village of Birming ham, being the corner on which the Steiner Brothers bank Is situated; the first furnace in the district, and many others.
 The committee will meet again Thursday afternoon and will then have made up the list of historic points to be marked and a special map of the city will be drawn show ing the locations and to be printed in the official programme and guide of the Semi Centennial association
 One of the relics to appear in the art museum at the exposition will be lent by Mir. Adams and is a small can non made of the first run of steel that Birmingham ever made. The first iron bar will also be placed in the museum by Mir. Adams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
ID DARKEN HAIR
 APPLY SAGE TEA
Look Young! Bring Back Its Natural Color, Gloss and
 Attractiveness

Common garden sage brewed into q heavy tea, with sulphur added, will turn gray, streaked and faded hair beautifully dark and luxuriant. Just q few applications will ptove~a reve- lation if your hair is fading, streaked or gray. Mixing the Sage Tea and Sulphur recipe at home. though is troublesome. An easier way is to set d b9ttle of Wyethss Sage and Saiphur Compound at any drug store, all ready for use, This is the old time recipe improved by the addition of other ingredients
 While wispy, gray, faded hair is not sinful we all desire to retain our youthful appearance and attractive ress. By darkening your hair with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com pound, no one can tell. because it does it so naturally. so evenly. You just dampep a sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair. taking one small strand at a time: by morning. all gray hairs have disappeared, and after another appli- cation or two your hair becomes beautifully dark, glossy. soft and luxurious--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12

begin to realize and confess their sins and unJustness to God and them selves and repent in earnestness and humility these conditions will exist, he said. Justice Is tho keystone to happy life, better civilization, and all must strive to be living example of the life we 90 much admire and long for. Ire declared
 The Importance of the day, the .e- sponsihility of everyone to observe 1t and attend every service was pointed out. With tho ending of the day O., atcnement each member should enter into the new year with solemn res olrtion toward the betterment of self church and nation, pr Newfield said
 Tho 'Yom Kippur" day service will be held today at Temple Emanu-Gl at 1o:S0 o'clock, the young peoples service atA 2:S0 and the memorial service at l4 9'cloG; this afternoon. The memorial servlce will be a com mernoration of the members of the church who have died within the last year and of men and women who have contributed to the welfare of hu. manity irrespective of creed in the older days of history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
STATE DIRECTOR MOVES OFFICE HERE
Prohibition Enforcement De- partment Moves From
 TalIadega

The office of the state director of the federal prohibition enforcement agents was moved yesterday from Talladega to the new federal build- ing here, with C. NJ Sartain of Jas per, the new state prohibition direct or in charge. The office equipment was moved from Talladegac by truck and arrived in the city late yesterday afternoon.
 It was announced at that office that w. E. Ford of Hamilton had been recommended for the position of assistant state director of prolibi- ton enforcement agents. It was eS>, .plained that when the federal probi- bition enforcement department was reorganized several months ago the position of assistant director was ere ated.
 MT. Sartain also stated that Ire had recommended reorganization of the federal prohibition field agent de-. partment so as to have three chief field agents who would be in ..om- nand of the remaining IT agents. At present there are 20 field agents un- der charge of the state director.
 These recommendations were made to Prohibition Commissioner Blair, and if they are accepted will be put into effect at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
JEWS OBSERVE YOM
 KIPPUR SERVICES AT TEMPLE TODAY
Dr. >NewfieId Preached Last Night on "The ThreeAtone- ment"-StoreS to Be
 Closed Today

With the spirit Of repentance and holy worship, Birmingham Jews en- tered upon the day of atonement, "Yom Kippur." yesterday evening. The period of atonement began at sunset and will continue until sun set today. All establishments owned and conducted by Jews will be closed today in observance of tho occasion.
 At special services held at Temple Emanu-El last night at o'clock, Dr. Morris Newfield preached to thy largest audience that has been Tres ent since the dedication of the rem. ple. The text of his sermon was "The True Atonement" A musical pro- Eramme, especially prepared for the occasioin, added to the services.
 Unjust dealings with our fellow men, Dr. Newfield declared, are re- sponsible for practically every liffi- culty that arises In tho life of na- tions. Moral uncleanliness, unjust dealings and commercial dishonesty are probably responsible for the labor troubles, strikes vand business diff culties, he pointed out. Until people
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12

/, come here as the guest of the wom-
 ems temples of Greater Birmingham and the temples of the state. l Among the Pythian Sisters organi-
 zations are these Fidelity temple No. l ,, which was organized in 1913, and ! which is the largest one in Greater Birmingham; Ensley Wylam, Pratt City, Docena, Montgomery, Mobile | Anniston, Castleberry and F1omaton. | The watchwords of the Pythian
 Sisters order are Love, Equality, | Fidelity and Purity"
 l Their organization says that with 1 love must go friendship. They em- 1 phasize this spirit in their temples and in their everyday life;
 we shall be ready to help Nothers | to overcome trouble and sorrow which all must meet
 They believe in kind words. and particularly stress in their organi- zation that their sweetest thoughts shall be spoken to one another in stead of ready words which might not be quite so kind,
 I've are all sisters working for one great cause" declares Mrs. I. F. Carle, a past chief "Our motto, Equality teaches us that we are all sisters, none high, low. rich nor poor, but all equal"
 They stress that any member IS us much needed as an officer; that 1t IS of very great importance whether each member attends the club con- claves No true progress, they em' phasize, can be obtained without such oneness.
 Living for others Is also 2 founda- tion stone of the Tythian- Sisters This they hold as their duty, urging that not only does 1t make oneself happy but the world a merrier place in which to live.
 Concerning purity they emphaslze' I've are examples to those about us. We are looked upon by the whole world and We must bear In mind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
FUNERAL OF PIONEER
 BIRMINGHAM CITIZEN

Funeral services for Henry Behrens, pioneer Birmingham citizen, who died Sunday night at Miami, Fla, will be held this afternoon at 3:3Q o'clock at the Lige Loy chapel the Rev. S. A. Ebinger officiating. In- terment will follow at Elmwood cemetery.
 MT. Behrens is survived by three sons. Charles. Emil and Lewis Behrens, and four daughters, Mrs. k. J. Arthur and Mrs. H. H. Strickland, of Miami, Fla; Mrs. W. E. Goodman, of Jacksonville, Fla, and Miss Lena Behrens, of Birmingham.
 Honorary pallbearers at tho fu- neral will be the following members of Jefferson alley lodge Knights of Pythias. of which he was a member: Nelson W. Procter, A. F. Elliott, Will liam Reckling, Charles C. Fleming Sr., George H. Bodeker and John |. Yancey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
By nIIGNoN HALL

One of these days big, brand new Pythian home will be built. The location has not yet been decided upon. But within it's walls will be taken care of men and women who must look to the organization fo- refuge when they are no longer able to provide for themselves. Just where this home will bo established is not known, but it wll be some where in Alabama
 It is.known that when this strue- ture is built Birmingham will no plans have not yet been completed Pythians 7n the city. it is said. will be ready to offer site in Blrmlng- ham for its location.
 Behind the work there nre two active groups of people, The first is, of course, the great state body of the Knights of Pythias. The sec ond and the one with which our story will deal. is the order of Pyth- ian Sisters, which has several chap ters--called "temples"--in Greater Birmingham and over the state.
 These groups of women are de- young tnemSelNeS ncart ana soul to- ward the raising of money which IS to be used to assist the Knights of Pythias in building the home. Their entire energies outside of current needs, are devoted to this purpose, In the state there are eleven tenn pics. which the women have organ ized, the last one at Castleberry. It's organization made sure the fact that very soon a state organization must be effected.
 For this purpose Mrs. Emma Bunt- Ing will come to Birmingham.
 She is supreme chief of the Pythian Sisters of the United States. and has visited Birmingham before. She will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
MONTEVALLO COLLEGE

Montevallo, October 1.--(Special.) ) Recognition service flor the new members of the Young Women's Christian association at Alabama Technical Institute and College for Women was held Sunday night in the assembly hall at the dormitory, when every new girl in college became publicly affiliated with the associa- tion. Miss Annie Laurie Robertson, Clayton, led the service.
 The. procession of old members, all dressed in white. was led by Miss Evelyn Scott. Verbena. president. followed by other members of the Young Women's Christian association cabinet bearing lighted candles. The new girls, also dressed in white, formed procession while their can dies were lighted as symbol of the light of '. W. C. A. activity they will carry forward. Miss Lillie Burkes, Wadley. accepted the respon- on behalf of the new girls.
 A violin' solo, ''Traumerei," by Schumann, was played by Miss Mary McConaughy. Montevallo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
CONTRACT AWARDED
 FOR WILLIAM PAVING

J. L. Mullarkey was awarded a contract for the paving of Thirty fourth street and Avenue D, Vivian, part of the East and West highway, at the city commission meeting yes terday afternoon. The amount of the contract was s25,Sso.
 The city's contract for steam heat, from November to April 30, will be signed by President Barrett, under authority given yesterday by the commission.
 Julian Kehdrick. city engineer, will attend the meeting of the American Society of Municipal En- gineers at Boston next month at city expense. Streets and sewers will be discussed. The money was voted at the board meeting yesterday
 The commission meetings yesterday were unusually quiet, only matters of routine coming up for attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
ASK FAIRGROUNDS
 ID ENTER TEAMS
Games to Be Played During Semi-Centennial Between
 Rival Sections

Better be quick if you're going to get into the playground games that win be played while President and Mrs Harding. are here!
 T. D. Moor, superintendent, wants all playgrounds represented, and is asking that the Eauowing named piaygrounds enter boys and girls teams in either voileyball, dodge ball, tennis or football: Fairview, East Park. West Park. Ensley, Wylam, East Birmingham, Pratt CityA and any other playgrounds.
 Now that the playground season is over, the children themselves can enter their teams by teiephoning MT Moor and communities are urged 70 see that. they are represented.
 The semi7centennial committee is laying great stress on the games, which will be played at Avondale, Woodlawn and at the Munger field in West End, probably. The tennis tournament will probably be played on the Country club grounds.
 An additional entry to the foot ball games was made yesterday, and already the following playgrounds have registered to play in various contests: Avondale, Woodlawn, East Lake, Lakeview. Acipco, Shady Side, West End, South Highlands, North Birmingham and Jordan.
 Says MT. Moor: If possible I want to close the schedule the middle or the latter part of the week. Ine,the ai1fnior Football games no bDy weigh . ing over 116 pounds can be regis tered. This time, there is to be no average weight for the juniors. No boy can be- entered ill senior foot ball who weighs over 150 pounds The team must not average more than 135 pounds.
 We're expecting a good time, and it will be too bad if all playgrounds dn mt cnter fhp contests n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-12
WARRANTY DEEDS
 FILED IN COURT

List of warranty deeds filed in the judge of probate's office yesterday as follows:
 J. l.. Garrett and wife to James w. Johnson and R. c. Johnson. Lot 22. block l, Union CityTs1o0,
 Maggie Brucker and husband to Jennie Higgins. Lots and 6. block r2, Woodlawn Heights-s26o. { II. l.. Shropshire & Son Commits sion company to Paul S Hughes. Lot 6, Highland Terrace-s3.000.
 A. B. Outlaw to $, c. King. Lots 5 and 4, block 21 Haskell x Blake's second addition to Ensley-s1 and considerations.
 Robert E. Sellers and wife to J. R. Keith. 1l0o acres in the NV cor ner of SW1s and 223 acres in the NV corner of the SWh of Sec. 16, Tp. Is, Range 1 west-sS.o0O.
 J. C. C. Watson and wife to Bryant She'll. Lot ls and the Sla of lot IA. block A. Oakridge- Park survey--sI5,
 Hiram II. Cotton to c. r. Ham, mond Lot :, block B, West End ss00 and considerations.
 Magic City Land company to T. N. Doster. The NE of lot Il block L., South ighlands--s50.
 Joseph Fromhold to Katie Mae Fromhold. Half interest in lots 25 and 26, block 6i. West End--s5 and considerations
 J. F. Brendel. ct al. to Joseph Fromhold. Lots 20 and 26, block 64, West End-s1.15o.
 c. w. Kaley and wife tc Sebie Kaley A lot on Third avenue and Main street. Warrior-s50.
 ]. F. Ramsey and wife to H. A, Martin and Mildred Martin. Lot ., a
 l. F. Haley and wife Go Belle D. Clay. Lots F and ls. Block 55, Ensley Highlanas.--s1. 500.
 c. w. Clapp and wife to A. ". Vaughn and wife. l4o; l6. Block 12, Miners addition 10 WoodlawnA st.750.
 Edwin A. Robertson and wife to ". w. Williams. Half interest In Lots and 10. Block 6. East Birmingham. -$5 and conscientious.
 w. w. Williams to Edwin A. Rob ertson A lot in block I'll. Bir- minghan. -s5 and considerations. Florence N. Cox tQ Evelyn Meadow A lot in Block ss6. Birmingham Crescent avenue.--S 5000. J. l.. Robinson and wife to R. F Craig. Part of Lot l. Block 2s. sur vey of James A. Wares estate, Fir minsham se 000.
 George F. Cross and wife to W. D Kinbrough Lot a1. Block 7s Bir- mingham Ensiey. 2,5oo. 1 R. F. Chadwick and wife and $ c King and wife, to Alphonse Schmitt Lot ?. Block 9, subdivision block g | Fairfield.-s1 and considerations.
 J. w. and Lawrence Finck to Hes I ter Oden. Lots to ;. inclusive Block 10-C. East Isake.--$350
 NJ. A. Andrew and wife to Abt i Oden. Lots IS, l9. and 20. Block i l0-C. IIas. Lakc.--si.251 ! E. r. and c. L. Proctor to N. B Smith. Lot | In J. D. KiriSpatrick' survey of the property on Eror Ridge mingham.-s25o
 Isaiah Watts to N. B. smith, 1.ots 1 l and 2 Block ,, Birmingham s4oo
 r, l.. Clayton and wife {,