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The Ward County independent., 1921-11-24
N. ID. UNIVERSITY PRESS
CLUB SERVICE

Harold Shaft of Minot was appoint
ed assistant feature editor on The
Dakota staff. The Dakota is the
University annual put out by the Ju-
nior class.
Orton Burbridge, former Minot
student has been made a captain in
the r. o. T. C. Mr.. Burbridge is a
senior in the school of Law.
Marion Wilder and Ernest Hurd, of
Grand Forks and Jalmer Mus of
White Earth have been announced
members of Phi Beta Kappa, honor
ary scholastic fraternity. The men,
bers of each graduating class having
the highest four-year average are
eligible for membership. Miss Valma
Webster Of Minot, who graduated two
years ago from North Dakota Univer-
sity, won Phi Beta Kappa key.
Miss Emily Martin Of Minot will be
initiated into Delta Gamma Sorority,
this coming week. Miss Martin was
made a pledg this fall.
Miss Maxine Stewart was initiated
into the 'Anti-Stage Fright club last
Sunday. The organization is a mu-
steal one whose aim is perfection in
public performances.
Thursday, November "a, is Il Uni
versity holiday. All classes will be
suspended until Friday.
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-24
GIRL RESRRYE NEWS

G. K. Corp number One Company
A have been working on a world fel-
lowship program, which they will give
at one Of the membership meetings
this winter. They will have a safe
the first part Of this month. Miss
June Anderson and Miss Alice Ander-
son are the leaders for this club.
Miss Marion Campofi; nfember of
the Nitcha Club, has the honor of
winning the first G. r. ring. She has
26O honor points.
Most Of the corps have plans for
Xmas boxes for needy children. Last
year they remembered children in the
following places: Crittenton Home,
Elbow Lake Indian School and the
Orphans Home at Fargo.
The Friendship Club will have a
regular meeting at the Y. w. rooms
Thursday evening. There will be a
short business meeting followed by a
social evening.
The Young Business Girls. Club
will have meeting Monday evening
at 1880 in the basement of st. Leo's
Church. \ special program has
been planned.
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-24
Behind the Dead Line

The editor Of an AMERICAN newspa.
per dropped in to a special Afternoon
service for the first time for many
years. He listened to the sermon for
a while and then rushed to his office.
"What are you fellows doing?" he
shouted. "How about the news from,
the seat Of war;"
What news"
why, all this about the Egyptial
army being drowned in the Red Sea
The minister up at the church knows
all about it, and you haven't got 8
single word Of it in our latest edition
Bustle round, you fellows, and get OUT
an extra special sharp" London Tit
Bits.
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-24
Longre Would Prove That Weling
Stole the Auto

Chas. yelling, murderer Of San
ders Nielsen, Kenmare policeman, who
was taken to Bismarck recently, will
probably soon be turned over to the
Iowa authorities. 1t is reported
that Jack Longre, in Jail charged with
stealing an auto at Kenmare, hopes
that yelling may be retained in the
state as a witness. It is believed
that Longre expects to secure state
ment from yelling that Yelling stole
the car although authorities say they
have evidence that Longre drove il
into Canada. yelling will be taken
to the Iowa state prison from which
he escaped, to complete a life SEN
tence for numbering the son of Sheriff
Maxwell at LeMars, Iowa.
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-24
Hundred Dollar Land

I Wm. Harbeck. 9 ye!ya farneg, who
resides on the r: ": Miller farm, IN IN:
tended summer following 80 acres of
land last summer, but Cook Robinson
induced him to plant the field to corn.
Mr.. Miller permitted him the use of
the 80 acres free for the purpose.
He. picked 1900. bushels of the finest
kind Of corn and will have more than
enough to last him for feed during
the coming season. He can sell
every. bushel he raised for. so cents
a bushel, whereas Illinois farmers
have to content themselves with SELL
ing their corn for 18 cents. Our
cheap North Dakota land thus pro-
duced $25.00 worth of corn per acre.
Who says our land isn't worth hund-
red dollars an acre? ..
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-24
SANITY COURT WILL
PASS ON "CROESUS''
"Overalls Millionaire" Who Stirred
Milaca Excites North Dakota
Farmers

l.. H. Martin, also known as Harry
Enright, the millionaire in overalls,' y
whose draft for $50O,0O0 threw Milaca
until it was rejected by a bank at
Portland, Ore, was to be arraigned in
a sanity court at Baldwin, N. d., late
today after making deal for the pur-
chase of 100000 acres of land near
Bismarck
The Dixie Wallingford' first ap-
peared in this section, asserting that
he had sold valuable oil interests in
Texas and announced he was prepared
to invest extensively in land near Mi
laca. To back up his boast, he wrote
a draft on bank at Portland for
$50O,O00 He wrote one check for
$47,000, which he proposed would be
cashed when the money arrived from
Portland. 1t failed to arrive and the
stranger disappeared.
According to dispatch from Bis
marck today, Harry Enright appeared
there few days ago, announcing he
had sold interests in Georgia and pro.
posed to invest in 100000 acres Of
land near Baldwin upon which to place
5000 cattle. A bank there, however,
refused to honor draft Of $3.50 on
a Georgia bank. This was discon-
certing to the farmers, who had
agreed to sell at reasonable terms"
One Of them had already arranged to
spend the winter in California. While
the farmers and the bank We're send
ing out wires to persons and banks
named by Enright, all Of which
brought responses that Enright was
unknown, Deputy Sheriff Robert
Phelps said he identified Enright as
the man who gave his name as Mar
tain in Minnesota.
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-24
The Newspaper Man

The following clipping taken iron,
an exchange gives one persons yer
sion Of a newspaper man. We very
blushingly submit same to our read
ers:
(Contributed) ~. !,
He seldom is handsome or .natty, :.
And has none of the charms Of the
dude;
Is more often abstracted than .chatty
And sometimes unbearably rude.
He courts US, then Sights us anc
grleves us,
As much as he possibly can;
He kisses us, loves us and leaves US
This pertidious newspaper man.
Our mothers won't have him. com
calling,
He's no earthly good as a catch:
His morals lthey say) are appalling,
His finances usually match.
He's rollicking, reckless, uncaring.
Living but for the hour, the day:
He's dangerous, dubious, daring,
Not tit foy a husband, they say
But somehow We girls are forgivine
Perhaps he but needs US the more
Because he goes wrong in the living
And knows the old world to the core
So we pass by the dude and the
schemer,
Who lead in sotiety's van;
And cherish the thinker and dreame!
Enshrined in the Newspaper Man.
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-24
Texas Woman Danced Jig When
NestOs Was Elected

Mrs. Beth G.. Howard, formerly Of
this city, who now resides at Lips
comb, Texas, writes the Independent:
81 was SO delighted over the returns
from the recent election that wanted
to wire congratulations to North Da-
kota in general and Governor Nestos
in particular but as l have been away
fifteen years, am naturally forgotten,
so contented myself with dancing a
jE all by my lonesome"
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-24
Farm Hand Charged With Forgery

Julius Rue, a prominent Burlington
farmer, was in Minot Saturday con
ferring with States Attorney Herig
stad, and sWore out warrant for the
arrest Of Albert West, farm hand,
on q charge of forgery West work
ed for him several weeks and was
given check for $23.00 for his servi-
ces. He claimed to have lost the
check in a pasture and Mr.. Rue gave
him another, failing to notify the
bank. The man cashed both checks
and is said to have forged third for
$14.0O which he cashed He did a
fairly good job at initiating Mr. Rue's
handwriting. West is ~ years of
age and said his wife lives at Kath-
rYn, n. D.
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-24
Harry McFall Ate Moustache

Harry McFall, local painter, who
did some good work for the Minot
Carnival, grew hungry Saturday
night and patronized the sandwich
stand. He had one of those cute lit
tie Charley Chaplin moustaches past
ed on his lip when he started eating
the sandwich, but didn't have any
when he was through. 81 thought
the sandwich tasted queer, but manag-
ed to chew it after fashion," he ex-
planned.
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-24
Blue Lodge Election

Star Of the West Lodge, "A. F. and
A. M. held their election of officers
Thursday night which resulted as fol-
lows: James J. Smallwood, Worship
full Master; Axel Nelson, Senior
Warden; DR.. Lang, Junior Warden;
Henry Ryorum, Treasurer; Martin
Engeseth, Secretary,
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-24
The Rainbow Girls With Harry Ike
Evans

Musical comedy fans are in for a
treat when Harry "Ike" Evans and
his Rainbow Girls open at the Grand
gagement, starting Monday November
twenty eight. The company consists
Of twelve people, namely six very cap
able and funny farceurs and sextet
of bewitching chorus beauties.
The company will present series Of
meritorious musical comedies running
an hour and fifteen minutes, and do
two performances each night, chang
ing their program every Monday and
Thursday with bargain matinee
every Saturday.
Every offering of the Rainbow Girls
will be a miniature musical comedy or
tabloid version Of the big New York
successful musical plays, with spec
ial scenery and lyrics.
All the bills are personally direct
ed by Harry "Ike" Evans and show
his inimitable handiwork and his in
finite craps on the audience require
ments of the miniature musical com.
edy.
The opening bill, apartment
comedy. with ten different musical in
terruptions, a harmony trio, a wooden
shoe dancing set, interpretive dane
ing, etc.
The cast includes Lillian Edbrooke,
Donna Lee, Walter Harmon, Glen Nc
Cord, Harry "Ike" Evans and chorus
Of six well matched and beautifully
gowned girls.
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-24

Eddie Hoffman, who has been head
salesman at the Hamre Furniture
store for several years, left for Min
neapolis this week where he will be
connected with one of the large furni-
ture stores. After the first of the
year, he expects to accept place on
the road as salesman. Mr.. Hoffman
is a very capable furniture man and
will make good wherever he goes.
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-24

The 3-year-old daughter Of Mr.. ant.
Mrs. H. D. Shepard of Bismarck, died
from burns she received when she fell
into a bucket Of boiling water which
her mother had prepared with which
to scrub the floor
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-24
Ye Editors Thankseiyipt, Gift

The editor received his usua.
Thanksgiving turkey from MI. and
Mrs. Lee Miller, who reside in the
famous turkey raising district north
Of Granville. For many years the
Millers have provided us with ou,
Thanksgiving turkey and we do MOI
even envy President Harding with
his 50-pound, five hundred dollar tur-
key, shipped from Mississippi for to
days festivities.
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-24
keystone 100 Per Cent American

Keystone 100 Per Cent American.
Lyle Thompson and Bill O. Leary
have opened their Keystone lunch
room in connection with their billiard
parlors in the Peter Ehr block on
First st. S. w. and already are receiv-
ing very liberal patronage. Those
who have visited the place say its
great place to get fine feed of
home cooking. The Keystone is 100
per cent American and 100 per cent
efficient.
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-24
Salvation Armv Services

Ensign and Mrs. Redgrove and
daughter Vera, Of Fargo, appeared at
the Salvation Army barracks today
for special Thanksgiving services,
conducted in the morning while in the
evening program was given, and
cake and coffee served.
The Corps Cadets, the Army
young folks, will hold special services
Sunday evening.
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-24
How J. F. Booth Practiced Fraud"
- / 4, Roofh &c Sa.ux.o,. ,..oc l., NJ:

1IOW y. u. DOOtn frdClICeU FFauu
J. F. Booth Of Sawyer, was in Mi
not Saturday. He is one of the
farmers accused of practicing fraud
in circulating recall petitions. He
states that at the Frank Templeman
farm, he found Miss Ida Templeman
and Mrs. Al Templeman, who signed
the petition. In publishing the list
the name of "Mrs. "A. L. Templeman''
was enormously given and this is all
there is to the fraud" story. Any
one who knows Mr.. Booth knows him
to be a man Of the strictest integrity.
The Ward County independent., 1921-11-24
LAST OF DAVIS CAPTORs DIES

New York-Lieutenant Colonel
Charles 7. Hudson, aged 83, who
claimed to be the last survivor of the
detail Of union soldiers that captured
Jefferson Davis, died at his home in
Brooklyn.
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1921-05-03

Squire MeWhorter has consented
10 90 ON record against the dogs. He
is the first statesman in the United
States who has had the courage TO do
so. He is willing 10 even 20 on rec
ord as favoring the extinction OF the
WALLER dog. he says they have killed
the sheep and the geese OF his neigh
borhood and are now going mad and
biting things. While Squire Nc
Whorter is dead against all varieties
OF dogs, he is, like all true statesmen.
ready TO admit something for the sake
OF compromise. that being the great
principle upon which all laws are
more or less made in this country.
Thus, while he was talking so steraly
about the dogs. dos owner from
New Salem stepped ~ and declared
that he kept four { and that he
newer would 80 for l-.. .aan or set oil
men who were against them. What
Kind of Cogs are yourss asked Esq.
MaWhorter. He was told that all
four were hound docs. Then. said
the Squire. 4 might except hounds.
but bird settlers, never"
Mr.. John H. Griffin adds a good
story TO our collection of toOth-pull-
ing incidents. Mr.. &. Griffin was ia
nous tooth puller in his day. In the
neighborhood there was well-known
negro by the name of Green Austin,
noted for his stinginess and general
unwillingness TO part with any money
that he got hold of. One day Austin
went TO Mr. Griffin TO get tooth
pulled He had been suffering great
deal and the jaw was badly swollen.
Mr.. Griffin went TO get his home
made plyers and got ready for the job.
But Green had TO know in advance
how much il was going 10 cost him.
twenty-five cents" replied Mr.. Crit
fin, "and If il doesn't hurt you | won
charge you anything.
The tooth was hooked and the tug
of war began. The tears rolled in
great streams down Green's face. but
he never grunted. The tweezers slip
ped and fresh hold had to be taken.
The tears ran faster than ever but
the patient never complained. After
mighty effort the tooth came out,
but brought big piece of jaw bone
with il. Green still hadn't grunted.
Come, give me quarter said
Mr.. Griffin, but Green dodn't hand it
over. Mr.. Griffin called for it again,
when Green said, why. Mr.. Griffin.
you didn't hurt; why couldn't hard
~ feel it,"
Mr.. Henry Myers. who has been
travelling some time throughout Geor-
gia and South Carolina. is home for a
few days visit.
Rev. George stevens. who is at
Princeton college. will return this
week and take charge of the Presby
terrain church al Marshville.
Mr.. Thomas McManus of Whining
ton, whose wife was killed in the Ca
tawba wreck IN September, 1904, was
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1921-05-03
MONROE FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
(From The Journal Of this date Is years ago1

last week awarded damages in York
county 10 the extent of $4,000. The
railroad company appealed.
Mr.. Stamey Helms was severely
hurt by falling from horse Friday.
A runaway that proved disastrous
TO one of the horses occurred here
last Tuesday. The team belonged TO
Mr.. ]. A. Polk of Vance township and
the wagon was loaded with lumber.
The horses began 10 run near the
Gloucester and followed the street by
the passenger depot and under the
railroad bridges. Reaching the iron
bridge across Bear Skin in safety. the
team at last met disaster. One of the
horses was caught on the bridge rail
ings and was disemboweled. One OF
lis legs was also broken in two places.
The old RUDE Weddington farm ha s
been purchased from the trustees OF
the Methodist church ny Mr.. Frank
McGfnuis. one OF the leading young
farmers es the county. the considcra-
ton be,ns close 10 $4,000. say the
Charlotte Observer. There are about
500 acres in the place.
Mr. Eube WeGd.ngtOn. who died
several Years ago, was one Of the most
interesting characters that ever lived
in the county. He was bachelor
who thought much OF his hounds. his
horses and his negroes. He would
stop a pillow any day to let negro
stir out rabbit in order that some
caller might see his dogs run.
Wellington academy. in Sandy
Ridge township. Union county, wa
built by him as a memorial to his pa
rents who are buried there. AT his
death. he left his property TO the
Methodist church and TO negroes who
had been with him. II is said of one
negro that he got farm one day and
that one of ChaIlotte's sharks sepa-
rated him from 1t the next morning.
The old home place and the farm
have fallen into good hands. Mr. Nc
Ginnis will make il a model farm.
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1921-05-03
When the Roof Fell In.

An amusing story is told of the
wonderful hitting power of Bob Fit
simmons. the famous boxer.
He met one man who had an idea
that Bob's punch was not such seri-
GUS affair as 1t was supposed to be
The optimist dashed in and hustled
about the ring for a round or two
Robert lodged around for while
and then. without the slightest warn
ing, banged his right across. They
carried the unconscious boxer from
the ring and on recovering he looked
around.
Were many injured?" he inquired
injured? What do you mean?"
asked his second.
The beaten man gazed at his friend
and said: why when the roof fell
in"
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1921-05-03
Tells How 20 Handle Injured Peach
frees

Severe injury to tie peach crop
throughout the state vas general with
the exception OF the sand Hill region
where little or no inj1ry i reported
but instead a crop o. over five hun
dred carloads which Will be the larg-
est ever harvested provided il is not
reduced before gathering time. Re
ports from other parts OF the state
TO the " C. division OF horticulture
indicate a loss ranging from fifty per
cent injury to total destruction.
Peach growers in injured sections
are advised by the extension service
TO make careful and painstaking In
spection of each variety in every part
OF the tree throughout the orchard
10 determine the exact amount OF
injury.
This information Is necessary for
the economical conduct 81 the or.
chard during the remainder Of thc
year. II requires only about twenty
to thirty per cont 81 the normal bloom
TO produce fun crca q peaches. l.
ten per cent cf the irnit is alive The
remainder OF the usual spraying
rhedrlc shaul1 b. -.Ven From pres
ynt Indications. n.isa t..tl be- sui.
iciently lieh To jnsJis. ths adoption
ii all available means vi protect.Ht
this portion of the cop ai"a SIT
remains.
"Whera the crop practically a
total loss. il win be advisable to re
prune the. trees severely. II is The
tendency of the peach tree 10 develop
its fruiting wood further from the
trunk each year, forming top heavy
growth not consistent with strength
OF tree and economical handling. De
horn" old trees to cause them TO pro
duce a vigorous new top and vigor-
GUS growth with an abundance oil
fruit buds for the next years crop.
In this connection il should he borne
in mind that with the peach severe
pruning tends TO produce vigorous
wood growth and that the fruit is al
ways borne on wood that grew the
previous season.
Remarkable results have been Sc
cured from severe pruning of peach
trees following crop injury. 1t Is
+ eSptCldll! iHpolldh WIN oiu pNoN'
trees that they be "dehorned Sc
verely. The main branches can be
+ cut back to stubs two TO three feet
in length with splendid results. Trees
from five to eight years of age can
be cut back into three year old wood
with profit. Experiments of the di-
vision of horticulture show that peach
trees can be dehorned as late as May
with satisfactory reults.
Trees that are severely repruned
or dehorned should receive both cul-
tivation and fertilization this season
TO assist them IN producing visor-
GUS growth An application of from
one-half to one and one-half pounds
per tree OF nitrate OF soda is adyis-
able"
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1921-05-03
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Having this day qualified as the
Executrix and the Executor. respect
lively. OF the estate of Henry A. Shute,
late of the county of Union and
State of North Carolina. notice is
hereby given to all persons holding
claims against said estate to produce
the same to the undersigned. duly
authenticated. on or before the 18th
day OF March. 1922, or this notice
will be plead in bar of their right Of
recovery.
All persons indebted to said estate
will please make prompt settlement.
This March 8, 1921.
Mrs) ELLIE WILSON.
EXecutrix,
II. II, WILSON, Executor of
the estate Of Hepry A. Shute, de-
ceased.
John G. Skies. Atty.
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1921-05-03
Headstrong Mary.

Jimmy. with the carving knife.
Took his sister Mary's life.
Nov you've done it," papa said,
Marry's skull has nicked the blade.
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1921-05-03
You Are
In Danger!

II you art in the habit of keeping money OF val
uahles en your person or about your house you are
certainly il danger
You are in danger, not only Of being robbed, but
Of having some worse fate befall you. There are,
SD to say these VINO would not hesitate to commit
mumur If necessary, to eXpidte robbery that they
have planned.
You will be safer and your money certainly viii.
if i is deposited in the bank We not only offer you
100 per cent safety but will add per cent interest to
your balance each year.
AS to your valuables YOU can rent safe deposit
boxin ON vault n which they too will be really safe.
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1921-05-03

The good time We bumo into Is a
good deal better than The one We
plan.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-02-19

Francis Kirmayer is back in the
regular lineup of the basketball team
Fran" was out awhile because of q
broken nose.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-02-19
First Fort Built In Ohio.

Fort Miami, the first fort built IN
Ohio, about 100, was constructed I'M
der the direction of Louis de Baude,
Frontenac, the greatest of the govern
ors of New France, as Canada was
called in his time. The French claims
extended down into the Mississippi
valley, and they were the Yankees OF
their time-keen to extend their trad
ing operations through all that extern
sive region. The Maumee river was
then called "The Miami Of the Lakes"
hence the name of the fort.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-02-19
MRS. BEckER's NEXT LECTURE

The subject of the next lecture of
the Cliffside Park lecture course given
by Mrs. May Lamberton Becker will be
review of Wells "Outlines of History
of the World Monday, February IS.
The lecture is at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Wallace J. Mcdonald on
Washington avenue, Grantwood, and
begins promptly at ten minutes past
O'Clock. The single admission is 80
cents, and everyone is welcome
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-02-19
Coming Events

Three of the main events to be held
at Epiphany Hall in the future are
the Inauguration Dance by the Trent
core Club on March 4, music by Happy
Rhones' Jazz Band The Millionaires'
Club is giving an April Fool dance on
April /, music by the Fan San Syn
copators. The Emeralde Club is giving
their annual April dance on the 20th
of that month.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-02-19

Mrs. George Vaughn, of Nelson ave-
nue., president of the Woman's Club
of Cliffside Park, who was i'll with
ptomaine poisoning during the past
week, is up again.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-02-19

Fred Fulton of Hudson, Mimi,
knocked out Battling McCreery of
Cambridge in the second round of their
scheduled ten round bout at Boston.
Both men are heavyweights.