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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-20
MINUTES SAID TO HAVE
BEEN CHANGED.

!. c;s.lsunt of the board Of directors
/ and that after the loans had been
] made the minutes of the direc-
\ tors meetings were changed to
! make it appear that this consent
had been given.
! I, That on one occasion HI. j.
H Hagen, president of the Scandi-
= navian- American Bank improper
rly credited his own account with
i u draft OF $4,000 sept to the
i American bank and
that he, Brevig corrected this BY
4 debiting Hagen's account with an
y equal amount without asking
permission of the president to
THAT through an agreement
\ with a Duluth bank by which no
Y drafts were to be drawn against
4 notes sent to that bank for col
lection it was made to appear
4 that the reserve of the Scandi-
.,Isa.Vian : American Bank was
= above its legal minimum when
4 as q matter OF fact it was ma
N n-,'.:---- '-,'~-v, tt"t ,,,'n'p,um.
] Finally Mr.. Brcvig admitted
n ~ :. 4.ssi1er OF, the other trans
Il actions of the Scandinavian
Il American bank with other banks
Ssi 81 the state, concerning which
# details were not given at this
ss time were made with. view to
q DECEIVE the state bank examiner
q, aS to, tho condition of the bank.
n High Lights of Testimony.
ssss sss suoh s,~c,,o ~. ',;~h,ieh+s .ot; the
Testimony given Monday afternoon by
Mr.. Brevig under cross examination
,,SSs Conce, nlng che transaction with tht
Prosper bank, Elcvig admitted thai
IA he understood the matter. Presir
dent, Hagen and +. C. Heaton the
man now on trial, took to the Prosper
hank large amount. in notes giver
sSy purchasers of the new issue Of
aocK III Scandinavian American
Bank. fag "a
& Hagen who was also one OF tht
Chief owners Of the Prosper bani
Spersuaded the officers of that baul
81, accept the notes as security Tor.
sdraft with the understand 'ng that TIM
draft would never be used and ina
ssfhe Prosper bank would never haVe
IA pay IT. ~
sE II To Show Payment in Cash.
9 This was done, Breyig admitted: y
Xrder that the books. might show tina
;Nhe new stock had been paid IN casn
And the state banking board made =
believe that such was the fact, an.
spern1it the issuance Of the stock =
WAS 4 then reported to the bankin
board .that $4,000 had been paid y
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-20

Uncertainty Prevails
(By The Associated PresS.)
Dublin, Dec. 20.-The confidence
with which the supporters OF the
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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-20
Some Methods We're
U,ed In Scandinavian "a
american, Bank At Fargo
|For Tie Purpose OF De
y: 'ceiving i State Bank Exam
|lners; Minute, OF Meeting
Df Directors Reported
Changed.
YBy Staff Correspondent.

By Staff Correspondent
Fargo, N. D., Dec. 20. Trial
c. Heaton, former assistant
HI hier of the Scandinavian
american bank of Fargo was un-
Pectedly suspended today by
continuation of the case until
sikxt Tuesday, December ~.
M This action was ordered by the
court after an agreement had
been reached this morning by
sErancis J. Murphy, Heaton's at
tprney, and George Shafer, as
Instant attorney general. The rea-
Son for the continuance was the
Illness iof w. C. Green, states at
tprney, who has a severe attack
sof tonsilitis, and will be unable to
appear in court for several days.
Suspension of the trial came
after; several sensational disclos-
1Hures had been forced from M. ].
Rrevig, also a former assistant
ssashier of the defunct bank in his
seross- examination Monday after
Noon by Francis Murphy.
N These were:
Nh 81, That at the time Of the flota-
y ri ton OF now stock, issue Of the
Scandinavian s4- American Bank,
drafts amounting TO over $40, 1000
sA .reges Obtained fuln the Pnsper
III. ssstfe bank sWtN ting alfdCrs 4nd
ss ing that Payment on them
should never be asked but that
they were to be used merely to.
AZ make the state banking board be- Y
WI ltevc that cash had been paid for I.
ssssS the stock. ,f7
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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-04-21
Evangelical Lutheran Pastors Give
Fine Concert

The pastors of the Evangeliscal
Lutheran churches from this district
held a conference at Flaxton April 12
IA, which was one of the most success
full in the history Of the organization.
Among those from this section at
tending were Rev. F. E. Brauer of
Minot; Rev. A. H. Grumm, Garrison;
Rev. A. Schroeder, of Kongsberg, and
Rev. A. Pera of Stanley.
One Of the pleasing features of the
conference was the concert given by
the ministers, twelve singing in the
chorus. Rev. r. G. Messerli of Flax
ton, violinist of much ability, and
Rev. Schroeder of Kongsberg, one of
the most capable organists in the
west, contributed much to the con-
cert Plans are being made to hold
a concert in Minot next winter. Rev.
Mr.. Schroeder has toured the United
States as an organist where he has
won considerable fame.
Rev. A. Pera, Of Stanley, who was
born in Persia, and whose father has
been a missionary in that country,
gave an address, telling many inter-
esting things about the conditions of
that part Of the earth. His father
and family had to flee for their lives
recently, and sought refuge in the
land Of Georgia.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-04-21
STYLE SHOW GREAT SUCCESS:
AN INSTRUCTOR IS ASSURED

The Community Style Show, given
at the high school auditorium, We'd
nesday evening under the direction Of
the Y. w. c. A. was attended by a
very large crowd and a good sized
sum raised which will be used in fur
nishing Fairgrounds instructor for
the kiddies of Minot two months this
summer.
A large number Of little boys and
girls, older girls, young women and
Minot matrons appeared on the stage
in the very latest spring and summer
fashions, the garments being furnish
ed by the New York store, Fair Store,
Wiser & Co., J. C. Penney Store and
Leland Department store. The writ
er doesn't know very much about
styles, but we claim that Minot has a
finer looking lot of young girls (and
older girls as well) than any other
city for it's size in the country and
they appeared to excellent advantage
in the smart spring suits, gowns,
coats and hats, which they wore Wed
nesday night.
Miss Eulalie Church, of the exten-
sion department of the A. c., describ-
ed the styles and fabrics; explained
the benefit of wearing the low shoes
so many sensible women arc wearing
today. One of the interesting exhi-
bits was a group of dresses worn by
four Minot high school girls, gingham
creations, made on simple dress lines
by the sewing class of the Minot high
school. Quite large number Of men
accompanied their wives to the show
and while apparently enjoying it very
much, appeared uneasy at times, fear
full no doubt that they would be
touched" for the price Of new gowr
or two on the morrow.
A number of ancient gowns owned
by Minot people we're shown. The
antique creations added much to the
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-04-21
CITY APPOINTMENTS ARE MADE:
LARRY BRYNE CHIEF OF POLICE

sioner of Police Gross. President
Smart and Com. Shaft voted with
Gross. Com. Bratsberg presented the
name of the old chief, Geo. Mcdonald,
and Com. Bowker voted with him.
The chief Of police receives salary of
$2,50O.0O per year. Capt. Byrne is
an old time court reporter. He was
associated with Judge Leighton for
years before going to war and of late
had been court reporter with head
quarters at Napoleon, N. D. Capt.
Byrne has host of friends here who
predict that he vii make good.
Commissioner of Waterworks
Bratsberg presented the name of w.
w. Peterson for superintendent of
Waterworks, and Mr.. Peterson was
chosen by the board. His salary is
$4,000 month. Mr.. Peterson has
been assistant city engineer. He is
an electrical and civil engineer, a grad
uate Of the University Of Minnesota
and an ex-service man.
Commissioner Bratsberg states that
if he is given free hand, he will
save the city five or six thousand dol
lars year in his department.
Robert Gillespie has been named
waterworks auditor to take the place
of Soren Hagen. Com. Bratsberg ad-
vised against selecting a waterworks
auditor, as he had planned on having
this work done by the man who takes
the trouble calls, and hoped to save
the city $125.00 month here.
Somewhat of surprise was sprung
when VIM. F. Gettleman, assistant city
engineer, was named city engineer.
taking the place of Evan Thomas, who
has held this position for many years.
Mr.. Gettleman is graduate of the
University of Minnesota, a very cap
able man, we'll liked and an ex-service
man, having seen service in France.
His selection was unanimous on the
part of the board. His salary is
$25O0.00 a year.
Mrs. Ray Scofield was re-appointed
city treasurer without opposition.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-04-21

O. K. Roellig, Exalted Ruler of
Minot Lodge No. 1889, B. P. o. Elks,
passed away at 2 o'clock this morn
ing, April 21, at the home of his moth
er at La Crosse, Wis, after a long ILL.,
ness from heart trouble and dropsy.
Bro. Roellig left Minot shortly after
ment in a st. Paul hospital under a
specialist and while everything that
human hands could do for him was
done, he failed steadily until the end
During all of his sickness, his faithful
wife was at his bedside and he was un-
der the care of two nurses. His
many Minot friends awaited anxiously
for weeks word Of some hope to come
but must now gain comfort in the thor
that he was called by the Grand Ex-
alted Ruler Of the Universe, to that
Home not made with hands, eternal in
the heavens. Every member of Minot
Lodge No. 1889 will join with the hun
dreds Of other friends Of Bro. Roellig
in extending their sincerest sympathy
to the bereaved wife and other mem
bers of the family, in their irrepar-
able loss.
O. R. Roellig was born at La Crosse,
Wis.,, and was about thirty-five years
of age at the time of his death. When
but youth he came to Grand Forks
and was employed in the offices of a
large wholesale house. From there
he went to Williston where he was
employed as bookkeeper for the
Bruegger Mercantile Co., remaining
there two years. While living in
Williston he met Miss Mabel Hall of
Mondak, Mont, whom he married
Twelve years ago, he came to Minot,
and for six years was employed in
the offices of the ]. B. Reed Transfer
Co., since which time he was employed
as general sales manager Of the Minot
Auto Co., in which concern he became
interested financially. He was an
energetic, capable young businessman
and the city Of Minot loses one Of its
very best citizens. He was member
Of the Odd Fellows lodge, the knights
of Pythias Lodge and the Minot Lodge
No. 1889, B. P. o. E. of this city.
He had filled the stations in these
three lodges being elected Exalted
Ruler of the Minot Lodge of Elks at
the last election. He has taken
great interest in the work of the Elks
lodge and had done as much for ad-
vancing the interests Of Elkdom as
any other man in the lodge.
He is survived by his mother, four
brothers and four sisters, who reside
at La Crosse, Wis. He was taken
from the St. Paul hospital to La Crosse
Wis, that he might spend the few
days left on this earth with his dear
old mother. The funeral will be held
at La Crosse Saturday, April 23rd,
where the remains will be inferred.
Secretary O'Rourke of the Elks, has
notified the Elks lodge at La Crosse,
of the death Of Bro. Roellig and it is
expected that the La Crosse brothers
will be in charge Of the last sad rites
Mr.. O'Rourke, representing the Mi
not Elks and A. NJ. Compton, Chancel-
lor Commander Of the Minot K. P.
lodge, left this afternoon for La Crosse
to attend the funeral.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-04-21

show Mrs. S. j. Rasmussen was in
charge Of this section and did herself
proud. It is hard to give all Of the
people proper credit for the success
of the entertainment as this was
strictly community affair and scores
Of people worked hard and effectively
for it's success. Mrs. Rasmussen has
eight gowns in her own possession on
display, and three shawls, several be-
ing considered unusually rare. One
of the gowns was made by famous
Paris Modiste. One gown was dis
played which is more than $50 years
old. 1t is owned by Mrs. }. 3. Bro
kaw and was worn by her great, great,
great grandmother as girl, back in
Geo. Washington's time. 1t is of
cross-bar sprigged muslin material
trimmed in net lace and has the little
hard black enamel buttons found on
gowns only of that period. 1t has
the first leg of mutton sleeves. A
miniature locket, a present from her
grandmother to her grandmother 80
years ago, was worn with the gown.
A white shawl from Mrs. Rasmus-
sens collection, has story with quite
a romance. A young man was en-
gagged to a young women who died
Before she died she gave the beautiful
crepe shawl to sister of her fiance
Mrs. Rasmussen's mother. This was
80 years ago. A Persian shawl from
Mrs. Rasmussen's collection, was bot
in Europe by her uncle, about the time
Of the Civil war.
Musical numbers were contributed
by the Boys and Girls Glee Clubs
directed by Miss Grace Kramer, with
Grace Boyer at the piano; a violin
solo by Miss Emily Martin with Mrs
J. f. Howard at the piano; a piano
solo by Maurice Johnson, high school
student, who displays rare ability.
Miss Croker, Y. w. C. A. secrc.
tary, reports $4,000 net receipts.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-04-21

Many teachers have arrived today
for. the annual convention of the
Northwestern N, D. Education Asso-
citation, to be held here this evening,
Friday and Saturday. 1t is estimat-
ed that 700 teachers will attned, tho
the; attendance will be cut down some
by the rainy weather. The .Associa-
ton of Commerce rooms are being us
ed as headquarters and the visitors
are being placed in various homes
about the city, to relieve the conges-
ton Of the hotels. Minot Boy Scouts
are on the job to assist in directing
the visitors.
The opening session was held this
evening in the high school auditor
ium. The high school orchestra un-
der the direction of Prof. John How
ard gave fine entertainment Of half
an hour. Prof. Smiley of Rugby,
president of the association, deliver
ed his address, which was followed
by an address by Prof. M. V. O'Shea
Of the University Of Wisconsin. A
reception for the visitors was held
later by the instructors from the Mi
not schools and the Minot Normal.
The sessions Friday morning and
afternoon will be held at the Minot
Normal. State Supt. Minnie ]. Mel
son speaks Friday afternoon. Dr..
JOS. Kennedy Of the N. D. State Uni
versity and Prof. O'Shea will deliver
addresses at the H. s. Auditorium
Friday evening.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-04-21

The city commission met at 1880
o'clock this evening and made the
various appointments of city employees
as follows:
City Attorney-John J. Coyle.
City Auditor-Mrs. Kara A. Dickin-
son.
Chief of Police-Capt. Larry Byrne.
Supt. of Waterworks-W. w. Peter
Waterworks Auditor - Robert Gil
lespie.
City Engineer-Wm. f. Gettleman.
City Treasurer-Mrs. Scofield.
Most of the appointments went ac-
cording to schedule, but in the case Of
city auditor, the appointment was q
complete surprise to practically all Of
the citizens Of Minot as Mrs. Dickin-
sons name had not been considered by
the commissioners until this morning.
Mrs. Dickinson's name was presented
by Com. Gross and seconded by Com.
Shaft. President Smart voted with
the above. Com. Bratsberg had pre-
sented the name of Clair Tompkins
and Com. Bowker had presented the
lLS&lHS VI ~ IL 14oSCuoICIIl, 4OI leap.
pointment, but these were voted down.
Mrs. Dickinson. is one of Minot's
most prominent women, and we might
say one Of our most popular citizens.
She has taken very active part in
club, church and political work in the
city, is an able speaker and ought to
make a very good capable city auditor.
She intends to begin upon her duties
May /. >Her salary will be $175.00
per month.
Atty. John J. Coyle, the newly ap-
pointed city attorney, is one Of the
pioneer lawyers of Minot. He's cap
able and will undoubtedly fill the posi-
tion in very creditable manner. His
salary is S125.O0 per month. He re-
ceived the unanimous vote of the COM
mission.
Capt. Larry Byrne, the new chief
of police, was presented by Commits
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-04-21
Guernsey Calf Club to Meet at Per.
sons Stock Farm ADril 23

It has been decided that meeting
of the Ward County Boys and Girls
Guernsey Calf club will be held at
Major Persons farm, two miles west
Of Minot on the Burlington road, Sat-
urday, April 23rd at TOO P. NJ.
The purpose of the meeting is to
hold dairy stock judging contest
with the aim Of forming a judging
team which shall consist of three
members, to represent the local club.
There will be several rings of cattle
Judged and the members will be chos-
en- on their placings with oral rea-
sons.
The team will have their expenses
paid to the State Fair at Fargo where
they will compete with other teams.
Prizes will be awarded by the Fair as
sociation and the American Guernsey
Cattle club will send the winning team
to the National Dairy show.
It is important that all members
be present and make an earnest effort
to become member of the team.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-04-21
0. R. R0ELLlC, EXALTED RULER
MlN0T ELKS, DIED AT LA CROSSE
President Of City Commission is Cap
able Musician

President Of City Commission is Cap.
able Musician
w. NJ. Smart, president Of the Minot
City commission, is an accomplished
pianist, tho he seldom "works at it"
in public. Pres. Smart is one Of
Minot's busiest men. In addition
to managing the Northwestern Sup
ply Co., dealers in paints, auto tires,
ETC., Mr.. Smart looks after twenty or
thirty residences which he rents in
this city, besides the Virginia Flats,
the three-story Smart block, the Flat
iron building and the old Smart block
on West Central avenue. When he
runs out Of work, he hikes out into
the country where he owns numerous
farms. He moves around so lively,
that the Independent predicts that
if anyone wants to confer with him
relative to the city affairs, he'll have
to get him on the wing. Mr.. Smart
finds time to attend all of the Rotary
luncheons, the Town Criers meetings
and the Association of Commerce af-
fairs and is never too busy to go out
with committees and sell tickets or
circulate subscription lists for some
worthy cause. He no doubt found
time dragging on his hands when he
decided to make the race for presi-
dent of the city commission. He at
tends church regularly and spends his
evenings at home, mostly, with his
wife and six splendid children. He
finds time to do a good deal of read
ing, after most folks go to bed and
the neighbors say he can be heard play
ing Wagner and Mozart productions
most any morning around two o'clock.
He's up with the chickens and at his
office at 500. Mr.. Smart is an old
time newspaper man and perhaps
there is where he learned to love hard
work. The Independent suggests
that should any friction occur at any
Of the meetings of the commission,
the president might install piano
and sooth the other city fathers with
a lullaby or two.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-04-21
MIR. and Mrs. NJ. o. Hall Return to
.. MiuOt

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. .. Hall have re-
turned from Washington, D. c., where
Mr.. Hall interested himself in securing
the $2,OOO,0OO loan for the needy far
mers of North Dakota, Montana, Ida
no and Washington, with which to
buy seed. Mrs. Hall has been of
much benefit to her husband in his
business successes. She is steno-
grapher Of ability and frequently
spends sixteen hours day at the
typewriter Mr.. and Mrs. Hall are
to be found at Room l67 Of the Leland
Hotel and Mr.. Hall states that they
are apt to remain in Minot and vicin-
ity all summer. Their home has
been in California for a number of
years. Mr.. Hall was one Of the pio-
neers Of Renville county, establishing
the townsite of Mohall where for sew
eral years he published the Mohall
News and conducted a real estate and
loan business. He has always work.
ed most energetically for the success
of Northwestern North Dakota.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-04-21
SYDNEY ZERO, PROMINENT CT. NOR
THERN OFFICIAL, DIED AT SIOUX CITY

Eighteen Great Northern railway
men from Minot and many from other
points in the state attended the fur
eral Of Sydney Zero, Master Mechanic
of the Sioux City division, which was
held at Grand Forks Thursday. Mr.
Zero passed away at Sioux City from
pneumonia. He was severely injur-
ed two or three years ago and had
never fully recovered. The funeral
was held from the Masonic Temple
in Grand Forks and a very large num-
ber of friends Of this popular old time
Great Northern official attended. The
remains were itnerred in Grand Forks
where Mr.. Zero and family had made
their home for several years. Among
those who attended the funeral were
several prominent officials Of the
Great Northern from ST. Paul, includ-
ing NJ. J. Flannigan, General Mas
ter Mechanic.
Mr.. Zero was AT years of age and
is survived by his wife, and two chill
dren. Chas. Zero of Minot, a Great
Northern engineer, is brother of the
deceased.
Mr.. Zero resided in Minot for q
number OF years and until five years
ago was travelling engineer out Of
Minot. He was one of the Great.
Northern's most valuable employees
Among those from Minot attending
the funeral were Fred Almy, VIM.
Hines, Herman Mechler, j. Green
halgh, Ed English and Geo. Else.
Chas. Schumacher and Bud Bruegger
of Williston represented that city at
the funeral.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-04-21
Printers May Strike for 44-Hour
VVooL

There is apt to be big strike
among the printers Of the United
States on May 1, unless the employ
ers accede to their demands for Al
hour week, permitting them to have
Saturday afternoons off. The strike
will not affect Minot, the employers
having already signed the 44-hour a
week scale. It is understood that the
Grand Forks and Fargo printers are
to walk out. The 44-hour week does
not effect daily newspapers, but only
job printing plants, weekly newspa-
pers and magazine publishers.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-04-21
TEACHERS MEET OPENED IN AUDITOR
IUM THIS EVE.-PR0GRAd, RECEPTION

allows no bugs on the potatoes and
keeps the ground we'll loosened in the
patch. He has used his own pota-
toes for seed for five years and has
never had scabby or diseased potatoes.
Potatoes he declares make an ideal
food for a horse. Feed the potatoes
to them raw, cut up and with little
salt. The horses relish them, and
soon become as sleek as a mole. They
make hogs fat and are good for cows,
though too many will make the milk
bitter. And then some people like
them. "What one kind Of food is
more relished by man, cows, hogs and
horses than the lowly potato?" he
asks.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-04-21
Abe Gordon Leases John Ehr's Build
ing-T0 Open Fine Store

Abe Gordon, proprietor OF the Cor
don Clothing Co., leased the John Ehr
building on South Main street Satur-
day, which for many years was oc-
cupied by the Boyer Clothing Co. Mr..
Boyer decided not to release the
building but has not made public his
plans for the future.
The building is being remodeled and
a brand new modern front is being put
in. The building will be much better
than before the recent fire. Mr.. Cor
don states that he will place an entire
new stock Of clothing in the store,
with new fixtures and expects to have
one of the very best clothing stores
in the west. He will probably con-
tinue to operate his present store as
we'll.