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The Ward County independent., 1921-11-10
SCOTTISH RITE MAS0NS HOLD
BIG REUNION IN CITY THIS WEEK

very important work Tor the coming
men of Minot and vicinity.
! Tuesday evening, the 18th degree,
knight Of the Rose Croix was given
under the direction of l.. F. Vollmer,
X. C. C. H., which was followed by
short talks from the brethren.
The Plumbline Council Knights ka-
dosh gave the philosophical and CHI
valric degrees, 10Th to 30th, Wednes-
day. The work was in charge of Otto
G. Ellison, preceptor, assisted by the
Fargo team.
Today, the judicial and ceremonial
degrees, 81 and 80, We're given by the
Minot Consistory No. 4, of which C.
W.. Mason, is the Master Of Kadosh.
The work was in charge of the Fargo
brethren, with A. G. Arvold, Master
of the Kadosh, Fargo consistory
directing the work.
At $50 o'clock, a banquet was Civ
en- in the dining hall Of the Episcopal
church, c. w. Mason acting as toast
master. Remarks were made by a
number of the brethren and it was
predicted freely that it would not be
long before Minot would see one of
the finest Scottish Rite cathedrals in
the state, which is very much need
ed, now that all of the Scottish Rite
degrees are hereafter to be conferred
in Minot. Nv
Frank Hall, who has been superin-
tendent of the Children's Home at
Fargo for the past twenty years, at
tended the banquet and delivered a
fine address. He stated that during
the 20 years, he has had 1,700 chill
dren in the Home, placing them in
good homes thruout the northwest.
Twenty-nine of the his wards partici-
pated in the world war and three Of
them did not return. A new home
costing $246,OOO.OO is to be built soon,
and this will house 96 children. The
school children of North Dakota will
buy the 100000 brick necessary to
build the home, each brick to cost
five cents. Each child is asked to
buy three bricks and these will all
be paid for within month. Mr..
Hall stated that the average number
of days children are now kept at the
Home before finding private homes
is SO days, the average time formerly
being &C days.
Members of the Boys Order of De
Molay attended the banquet, a short
talk being given by Kenneth Falconer,
the Senior Counselor, who stated the
boys appreciated the interest the Scot
tish Rite Masons were taking in them.
Following the banquet, an entertain
ment was given in the Grand Opera
house. Musical numbers were rem
dered by the High School orchestra.
Miss Martha Reishus sang two num-
bers and Miss Agnes O'Connor gave
reading. Miss Helen Wilson de-
lighted ali with her Scotch dances and
members of the high school put on an
interesting playlet. Governor-elect
r. A. Nestos gave very pleasing
address and was given splendid
ovation. The entertainment was fol-
lowed by ball for all Blue Lodge
Masons, music being furnished by
rlaten's orchestra.
The class receiving the degrees at
the Reunion numbered 63. The next
Reunion will be held in March or in
May.
The class organized with DR.. A. j.
MCDANIEL as president and Martin
Engeseth as secretary. They formed
fund which will be used as a me-
mortal for the Scottish Rite bodies,
a committee being appointed to con-
fer with the officers in making the
selection.
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-10
Minot Cooperative Store is Open

The Minot Cooperative Co.'s store
in the Sons Of Norway block has open
ed with an exceptionally choice assort-
ment of high class groceries, the stock
being selected in the main from the
we'll known brands handled by the
Stone -Ordean-W Wells Co. The store is
under the management of H. Harokl-
son, formerly with the Cooperative
Mercantile Company OF" Bowdoin, Mon
tana. 1t presents a neat and tasteful
appearance. The new manager has
surrounded himself with a corps Of
courteous and affable assistants which
makes shopping there pleasure.
The Minot Cooperative Co. starts
business under the most favorable
auspices, the stock being held prin-
cipally by railroad men and farm
ers. R. Callahan is their president,
and Ralph Hubbard, well-known G.
N. clerk is the secretary.
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-10
"Dago Frank" Rose Removes From
MinOt

"Dago Frank" Rose has shaken the
dust Of Minot from his feet and it is
said that he is very apt never to re-
turn. While serving a term in the
county Jail on an old liquor charge,
he secured permission to go to Chi
cago to see his daughter, who was
supposed to undergo an operation.
He was to return in ten days but he
has now been gone for about three
weeks and as he took about all Of his
worldly possessions with him, he may
forget the way back. A federal
charge hangs over him, but the auth
critics would willingly forget all
about it, il he would only stay away.
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-10
Authorities Locate Inhuman Parents

Authorities Locate Inhuman Parents
The two little lads, 6 and years of
age, who were deserted in Minot by
their inhuman parents, members of a
snake charming show, are to be sent
to their parents this week, the
authorities finally locating them.
The little fellows have been given the
very best Of care by Supt. and Mrs.
J.. A. Sorensen at the County demon
stration farm, but naturally they
have mourned for their parents and
for time were almost unconsolable.
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-10
Bratsberg is Finance Commissioned

Bratsberg is Finance Commissioner
Aksel Bratsberg, city commissioner
and commissioner of waterworks and
sewers, has handed in his resignation
to the city commission and recon-
mended the appointment of E. J.
Thomas, elected to the commission at
the special election of Oct. %, to fill
the vacancy. The city commission
accepted the resignation and follow
ing out Mr.. Bratsberg's rccommen-
dation, appointed Mr.. Thomas the
new commissioner of waterworks and
sewer. Mr.. Bratsherg has been
named finance commissioner on the
commission.
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-10
MAN DIES JUST AFTER
INHERlTING $4,000

New England, N. D., Nov. 10.-A
few days after receiving notice that he
had inherited $4,000 from q relative
in Pennsylvania, Jacob Holzer, aged
resident Of New England, died. He
leaves his wife and one son.
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-10
CASHIER IS SENTENCED
TO STATE PENITENTIARY

Mapdan, N. D., Nov. 10.-C. N.
Jansen, cashier Of the First State
bank at Hazen, who pleaded guilty
last week 70 embezzlement, late yer.
terdsy afternoon was sentenced 70
a ia years in the state penitentary.
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-10
Patriotic Prorram at Normal

Patriotic Program at Normal
An interesting patriotic program
was rendered at the Minot Normal as
sembly this morning. Thos. Murphy
and Mrs. Kara A. Dickinson were the
speakers and their efforts were we'll
received. s. J. Rasmussen sang
"America, My Country.
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-10
No Public Dances for Minot School
Children

School children Of Minot who are
attending public dances will be out of
luck as far as tripping the light fan
tastic goes, following the action Of
the city commission, which instructed
the police commissioner to see that
the ordinance regarding school child
rem attending dances is strictly en-
forced.
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-10
Shirley Eauips Rest Room for Ladies

Shirley Equips Rest Room for Ladies
E. A. Shirley Of the Western Gro
cery has equipped a fine rest room in
the basement Of the Shirley grocery
block, which will be at the disposal
Of the ladies and children at all times.
The room is fitted with easy leather
upholstered setees and there is a
table which may be used for writing.
Bundles may be left at this place and
ladies' wash room is further con-
venience.
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-10
Christensen Manages Meat Market

Pete Christianson, old time butcher
and for years proprietor of meat
market on Franklin avenue, is now in
charge of the meat department Of the
Minot Cooperative Co.'s store in the
Sons Of Norway block. Many Of
the old timers will recollect that Pete
used to be a mighty good judge of a
steak and perhaps he hasn't lost his
old time cunning in choosing choice
cuts, in any event he would welcome
q visit from his old friends at the
new market.
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-10

Andrew Bengston, prominent Rem
vile county farmer residing near
Greene was a business visitor to the
city Monday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-07-16
Negro Shot And Killed
AT Stockton Saturday Night
Had Threatened To Take Life Of Man Who Saw
Him First and Made Away With Him.
Slayer Not Yet Captured

AIonza Manuel, of near Stockton,
w9S\ shot by Chauncey Wilson, of
Stockton, in front of Whalton's store
last SatlSday night, about IL o'clock.
His condition was so serious that he
was sent to the Salisbury Hospital,
where he died Sunday morning.
Sheriff Onley was notified of the
shooting Sunday night, and early
Monday morning went to look for
Wilson. At his home, il was said
he had gone away, but would return.
1t is not denied that Wilson shot
Manuel, but it is claimed that he
did so in self defense, a Manuel had
threatened his life, and only that
day said he would kill him before
night.
Wilson knew this, and, it is claim
ed, went prepared to defend himself.
1t is alleged that while Wilson was
in one of the stores Saturday night
Manuel went in the store, and called
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-07-16
Democrats Will Name
New State Chairman
State Committee of Democratic Party Will Meet
in Baltimore Next Week to Get
Ready For Fall Campaign

stop them. There is really no reason
for any trouble here in Baltimore
over any of the nominations this year.
There is no principle involved in the
matter-only certain old political
grudgeS, which the public cares
nothing about. and the leaders of
party opinion are determined that
nothing shall take place here which
might jeopardise Democratic success
in November. The factional quarrelS
of the city leaders have caused no
little trouble to the Democratic Party
for many years, and the three or
four men who are at the head of the
rival crowds, appear to be weary of
the turmoil in which their followers
have been engaged for the past sew
for peace and harmony once more.
With the election of wise and di
plomatic Chairman of the State Com
mittee next Thursday, a man whose
position and character are such as to
command the esteem and confidence
of all, the party will be able to go
into the fall campaign with the bate
half won at the start.
Reports that come to town from the
counties. Indicate that the Democrats
are selecting superior class of men
for the General Assembly. The
nomination of such men for the Sen
ate as Orlando Harrison. in Worces-
ter, Dir. Jones, in Montgomery, John
Mcdaniel, in Talbot. Col. Tydings. or
Mr.. Cobourn, in Hartford, together
with others of the same sort in the
several counties for the House make
il certain that the next Legislature
will have in both Houses more than
The usual number of able and pa
triotic MarylanderS. ready to look
out for the hes; interests of the pub
lie, and ready to carry out any rea-
sonable and feasable plan which will
reduce the public expenditure, and
make more efficient and economical
the government of the counties, and
the State at Large.
PAUL WINCHESTER.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-07-16

him o':t. As soon as they got out
side they had bitter words, and Man
uel is said to have told Wilson he
was going to kill him, at the same
time drawing, or attempting to draw,
his pistol. Wilson being warned,
fired point blank, and Manuel dropped
in his tracks, fatally wounded just
below his heart.
1t was only last year that another
negro was killed near Stockton unde"
somewhat similar circumstances. Il
seems that the law against carrying
concealed weapons is a dead letter
among the colored people of that
section. and there are many walking
arsenals. If pistol "toting" can be
broken up there will be less shooting
and the colored population will be
better protected
1t is claimed that Manuel was l
desperate character, and the Sheriff
had writ for his arrest when he was
shot by Wilson.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-07-16
Throwing Dirt
Nearly Sky High
Farmers Will Be Given A Ditch
Blowing Demonstration By
Mr.. f. |. Oswald

In order to acquaint the farmers
of Snow Hill vicinity with the most
up-to-date methods of digging drain
age bitches, two demonstrations have
been arranged by the County Agent,
cooperating with the Maryland En-
tension and the explosive manufac-
lures.
These demonstrations will be con-
Quoted for the purpose of showing
how dynamite can be effectively used
and for the purpose of determining
the costs incident to this work. The
work will be in charge of Mr.. S. X.
Evans, Mr.. Gravenor and Mr.. Paul
Northam and will be conducted on the
farm of Mr.. J. II. Hall on the state
road between Snow Hill and Cir
dletree on Monday morning, July
18th. at $50 A. N. The work will be
done on the ditch just back of Mr..
Halls residence.
At 230 in the afternoon a second
demonstration will be held on Mr..
Elmer Godfrey's farm in Indiantown.
The ditch in front of Mr.. Godfrey's
residence will be used for the demon
stration.
Everybody is invited to attend
these two demonstrations and become
familiar with the use of explosives
for such work.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-07-16
The Snom Hill Boys oAre Playing
Fast and Winning The Games !
THE SNOW HILL CLUB
WALLOPS CRISFIELD

In a game that had the spectators
on their toes from start to finish
Snow Hill defeated Crisfeld on We'd
ncsday by ! to score, The wet
grounds made good fielding difficult,
but both sides pulled Off some bril-
liant plays.
Crisfield was the first to score,
Nuth led off in the second with a
single to center, and got to third on
a wild pitch and Ruark'S sacrifice,
crossing the pan when Purnell was
called safe at first. Snow Hill scored
two in the last of the second when
SharrettS, the first batter, singled,
kilduH was hit, Keen sacrificed both
men to third. and Robins and Glad
man singled. bringing SharrettS and
Kilduif across. Crisfeld added one
more in the third.
Neither team scored again until the
last half of the ninth. Gladman
walked. letting four bad ones go by
after having two strikes on him.
Sailer laid down neat bunt along
the first base line, sacrificing Glad
man to center. Then RousSey, who
had previously doubled, stepped to
the plate and crashed the pill to the
houses well back of the center field
fence for Il "homer."
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-07-16
CRISFIELD

Sharretts and Drury gobbled up all
the flies that came their way in the
outfield, Wednesday. making the hard
ones look easy. Robins played a
stellar game at third, Snow Hills in
field looking better with each game.
Gladman looks like real find, the
rare combination of a batting pitcher.
Sailer and Kilduff worked well with
men on bases, pulling out number
of tight situations. Carman, Crisield's
center fielder. robbed Armstrong of
an extra base blow when he took his
screamer TO center with his back to
the fence.
Gladman, who played right field
for Snow Hill, figured in double
play, when he caught a fly, an"
Off a runner at the plate attf
to score from third.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-07-16
A Worcester Woman
Receives Bravery Medal
Ocean City Telephone Operator Stuck To Her
Post For Is Hours, When Storm Ragged About
Her And Threatened Destruction.

Miss Naomi Workman. of Ocean
City, telephone operator, has been
awarded the Theodore y. Vail Dis
tinguished Service Medal. Miss
Workman, who is a. cripple and can
walk only with the aid of crutches,
remained on duty in tire telephone
Office at Ocean City on February 4th,
1920, for Is hours during the worst
storm experienced there in many
years. In spite Of the fact that the
house in which the telephone eX-
change was located was in danger of
being washed away, Miss Workman
continued to operate her switchboard
and completed many emergency calls
for help.
Two other Maryland operators
have been awarded the me lal; Miss
Mae ?. Seibert, Baltimore. and Miss
Helen 3. Adams, Cambridge.
Miss Seibert was private branch
exchange operator at Mcun; Holly
Inn, and was on duty last December
End, the night the hotel burned down.
Her citation tells how size remained
at the switchboard, continuing to
notify the guests in the various
rooms of the fire, until the service
was put out of order. Miss Seibert
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-07-16
SNOW HILL TEAM SIZED
UP BY SPORTING WRITER

The sporting writer CT the Balti-
more Evening News commented as
follows on the Snow Hill baseball
team in its edition OF Monday, July
llth:
Herb Armstrong, baseball coach at
John Hopkins University, and present
manager of the Snow Hill, Md, ball
tOSSerS, was in town yesterday after
new meteral. In six starts 10 date
the Snow Hill clan hes won three
games, including = victory over New
ark, Md, which has won Is of its 30
starts to date.
"The Snow Hill fans are behind
Armstrong; outfit to a man. Herb
has reconstructed his team within the
past few days, and it is going to take
mighty nifty squad to garner a
win from now on.
"Those representing Snow Hill are:
Keene of John Hopkins, first base;
Herb Armstrong, second base; Ike
Roussey, the well-known sand lotter of
this city, shortstop; Robins, Washing
ton College, captain. third base;
Sharret,S of John Hopkins. left field;
Cutter brewery, the hard-hitting lad
from Waverly. centerfeld; Sailer of
Frederick. Blue Ridge League Club,
right field; Red kilduff, formerly of
Hampden, catcher; Eddie kress, for
merly of the Markhams, and Hick-
man, pitchers.
"Sailor also takes a turn on the
mound, but Boss Armstrong is en-
deavoring to sign another right-hand-
er to bolster his finger corps
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-07-16
KILLED HIS WIFE
THEN HIMSELF +!
Former Snow Hill Boy Despondent Over Poor
Health Shot and Killed His Wife
Then Killed Himself

James p Richardson, 80 years OF
age, NATIVE of Snow Hill, and who
moved /hom this town with his
mother Mn. Mary Pontz, eighteen
yeaE~ ago, tOSS his life and that of his
wife in fit of despondency caused by
what he believed was his hopeless
physical condition, in Springfield,
Mass. on Tuesday night of last week.
He had been afflicted with tubercu-
losis for several years. and was
really improving, but he could not be
persuaded that such was the case, so
he decided to end it all.
The remains of Mrs. Richardson
were buried in Springfield. and his
remains were brought to Snow Hill
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-07-16
NEWARK PLAYS SAILS
BURY SIXTEEN INNING TIE

One of the prettieSt games of base
ball ever staged in this part of the
county was played at Newark Mon
day afternoon, when the strong new
ly organized Salisbury team went to
Newark to play the first of series
of games.
Each team tried new pitcher
Hayes being on the mound for the
visitors. while knaedler, Newark 5
new southpaw pitcher, was on the
firing line for the home team.
The visitors scored two runs in the
first inning on three hits, and things
looked decidedly blue for the home
team. Salisbury added another in
the third inning, and Newark scored
their first run in their half of the same
inning. There was no more scoring
until the eighth inning, when Sails
bury increased their lead by another
tally. Newark staged a grand rally
in their half of the ninth inning, by
punching five hits. The rally was
started by Mumford. who was put
in aS pinch hitter. Before the
smoke cleared away three runs had
crossed the plate. and the score was
tie. From then on it was a pitch
er'S battle until the sixteenth inning,
when the game was called on account
of darkness.
The home team was robbed of sew
eral hits by lightning-like fielding
by the visitors infield. Wright made
sensational one-hand catch of a
line drive from Boston'S bat. Sails
bury played sixteen innings of error
less ball.
Everyone went home saying il was
one of the greatest games ever
played here-abouts.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-07-16

and inferred in the Richardson fam
lily burial lot in the Presbyterian
Churchyard Sunday morning.
Mr.. Richardson is survived by his
mother, Mrs. Mary Pontz, and his
step-father, Mr.. Andrew J. Pontz.
and by four sisters and three BROTH
ers. These are: Mrs. c. b. Sexton,
California;; Mrs. John Ward, War
ren, Pa; Miss Elizabeth Pontz, Miss
Dorothy Pontz, Springfield, Mass;
and Mr.. Rodney Richardson. Omaha;
Mr. William Richardson, Hollywood.
Calf; and Mr.. Frank Richardson, Of
Springfield. The latter and his
mother accompanied the remains to
Snow Hill.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-07-16
Baltimore. July llth, -:

bdlliiiuiC' JuiN lfttI, lJ-A A'
The Democratic State Committee
VIII meet here next Thursday, July
:. The object of the meeting is
d to be to select Chairman in
place of DR.. J. Hubert Wade, who de-
sires to resign, and also to take into
consideration other matters of inn
portance to the party, in connection
with the campaign which will begin
in September
The general impression is that J.
Enos Ray, of Princess Georges
County will succeed Dr. Wade as
Chairman. Mr.. Ray is one of the best
known public men in the State. He
has been Speaker of the House of
Representatives, Chairman of the
House Ways and Means Committee,
State Auditor. and is now Chairman
of the State Tax Commission, in all
of which positions of homer and re-
sponsibility, he has made good, and
given general satisfaction. He may
not want to add any more work to
what he has now on his hands, and
at the last analysis of the sitution,
somebody else may be chosen in DR..
Wade's place, but the impression pre-
walls now, that Mr.. Ray will be the
next Chairman of the State Com
mittee. He is an old time, uncom-
promising, regular Democrat, and of
his efficiency and loyalty to the party,
there never has been the slightest
doubt, with the right sort of man
at the head of the State Committee,
the Democrats will go into the cam
paign with more than the usual vigor.
A Chairman who is no more than Il
mere routine tigure-head, acts as a
wet blanket on the whole party, and
il is hard TO get up any enthusiasm
in q contest, when the general in
command is moribund character
who has no life, and who can impart
no encouragement or inspiration is
his lieutenants in the State There
are other and more important things
in q State fight, such as we shall
have in Maryland this year, than the
ordinary campaign routine, and il is
the hope of every real Democrat that
the new Chairman, whoever he may
be, will take hold of party affairs
ith zeal and vigor at the start, and
AXE things fairly hum from one end
the State to the other, from the
.ountains TO the sea.
The stand Governor Ritchie. Sen
tor Smith. Mr.. John NJ. Dennis,
Iajor Brooke Lee, and Mr.. Emory
). Coblentz, who are now looked upon
S the most influential of the State
:aders. have taken with regard to a
rimary contest, is having a most
lolesome effect on the situation here
Baltimore. and the probability now
rat there will be no primary fights
ny movement here in September.
Governor realizes that he holds
of the situation, and that his
certain proposed contest will
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-07-16
INSTITUTE
WILL NOT BE HELD

At meeting of the Board of
Education this week il was definitely
decided not to hold a Teachers In
stitute this year. The action of the
Board was taken at the suggestion
of Albert $. Cook. State Superin-
tendent of Schools. The Teachers
Institutes have been held at Ocean
City, Worcester, Wicomico and Som
erset Counties joining in Tri-
County meeting.
Instead of the Institute it is pro-
posed to devote several days during
the scholastic year to meetings of
the teachers, notice of which will be
given later.