davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Ward County independent., 1922-02-23
JACK L0NCRE AND TWO OTHER
C0NVICTS' ESCAPE FRUSTRATED

An effort to escape was made by
three inmates of the state penitent-
ary, early Thursday morning, but was
thwarted by the vigilance of the
guards.
Three convicts, John Longre, se,-y-
ing 20 years from Ward county for
robbery, Joe Bells and Ed Wilson
each serving NJ years for robbery
near Devils Lake, got out into the
main yard Of the Jail by saving off
bars from the dining room window
They had not succeeded in scaling the
wall however, before they were die-
covered by Oe Hanson, a guard. A
shot was fired by the deputy but no
one was injured. A fourth prisoner
Clarence Orton, Iifer, planned to
escape, but got "cod feet.
The warden, l.. l.. Stair, is trying
to learn where the men got their
saws. Longre is known to be des-
perate man. He caused the Ward
county jailor no end of trouble and
just before being taken to the pen
itentiary, the jailor ascertained that
he had sawed a bar to his cell in two
places and planned on getting out.
Longre was sent up for 20 years for
robbing band of threshers at Ken
mare last fall.
The Ward County independent., 1922-02-23
Receive Applications fer Temple
Stock

Applications for the purchase OF
100000 worth of stock in the Ma
sonic Temple Building ASso: a..oi
are now being received by Janl, s
johnson, who heads the committee
The Capitalization of the companH
will be increased to S75,O00.00 frcN
S25 100000 in the near future, legal
notice of which is now being publ. .sh-
ed. Only $15,O0O.OO worth of the
stock will be sold at this time, or just
enough to take up all outstanding in
'debtedness. The additional capitaliz-
alton will permit the Association to
enlarge its property when it becomes
necessary to do so.
The Ward County independent., 1922-02-23
kiwanis Weekly Luncheon

While the meeting yesterday open
ed in regular order we could not help
but notice that there was something
obscure about the affair, and A. A.
Robinson, president of the Minot Curl
ing Club, and j. c. Smallwood were
special guests and both from tn r.
tary Club in the interests of the Re-
tary VS.. Kiwanis match played yeste,-
day did not help to clear matters
whatsoever. President Cox in in
PRODUCING them said that no one was
to talk to these gentlemen, and i
they were asked any questions they
need not answer them unless they
desired to do so. Well we say THAI
fxin' some. A. G. Burton, Minneap-
oils was visitor. The weekly at
tendance prize was donated by V. Z.
Sandberg, and awarded to E. II.
Schrepel. F. L. Blume, chairman Of
the program committee introduced d
two new songs. W. B. Cooper was
chairman of the meeting. Arrange
ments are beirg made to send large
delegation fl ON Minot Kiwanis 10
Grand Forks District convention next
June. each member is to be equipped
with ukelele and many of the songs
sung on the trip are to be written by
Minot kiWanians, a gold prize is be-
ing offered to the members bringing
in the best production. The result
of the Curling match was as follows:
kiwanis Rotary
Britten team, 6 Mulroy team. l6
Cox team, Smallwood team. II
Pence team, l6 Pence team, 8
The Rotary club is to be con graf
ulated on their success, but FOR The
benefit of the public, it might be well
to give word Of explanation in CON
nection with this, the Rotarians are
much our senior, and when we have
had the years of practice they have
had things will be different. How
ever, the game was fair and square
and on the level, and we rejoice with
you in your victory, except that we
fail to understand the purpose and
actions Of our two special agents.
The Ward County independent., 1922-02-23
Institutes for N. w, N. ID,

Joseph A. Kitchen, commissioners
of agriculture and labor, has author
lied the holding of farmers Institutes
ern North Dakota: Selz, Rugby, Bar
at the following places in northwest
ton, Willow City, Bottineau, West
hope, Antler, Newburg, Lansford, Mo-
hall, Sherwood, Bantry, Towner, Gran
vile, Velva, Dogden, Raub, Ryder,
Minot, Carpio, Kenmare, Van Hook,
Plaza, Stanley, Bowbells, Portal, Col
umbus, Noonan, Crosby, Fortuna,
Tioga, Ray, Williston, Alexander and
Watford City. The Minot Associa-
tion of Commerce is cooperating with
r. G. Catron deputy commissioner of
agriculture and labor, in asking bust
ness men and farmers to get together
and make these Institutes successes.
All phases of diversified farming will
be taken up and H. l.. Finke, director
of the corps, will feature potatoes.
Local units of the Northwest North
Dakota Potato association will be or
ganized the same day the Institutes
are held The dates Of these insti-
tutes will be announced in a few days.
The director Of this county of the
newly organized potato association
is f. A. Madsen of Burlington.
The Ward County independent., 1922-02-23
Film Monte Carlo in Camille" Scene

Film Monte Carlo in Camille" Scene
Probably no spot Of worldwide in
terest ever has been more faithfully
reproduced for film purposes than has
the interior Of the famous Casino at
Monte Carlo for Nazimova's produc-
tion of "Camille", Metro picture
to be shown at the Orpheum Theatre.
In addition to the construction of
the complete Casino on one of the big
enclosed stages at Metros Hollywood
studios, the entire movie colony was
combed for the picturesque types to
be seen in the action depicted within
it's walls. For this purpose more
than five hundred men and women,
some Of whom never before had work
ed before a camera, were selected by
Nazimova and her director, Ray
Smallwood.
The army of tourists who inhabit
Los Angeles during the winter months,
the movie colony and the wealthy
residents of the resort towns about
Los Angeles were called upon to fur
nish their contribution to the lists
Of those who participated in the pro-
duction.
Not only the glamor Of the famous
gaming HOuSc, Dut tIle tIdSeuleo VI IIo
frequenters, the sidelights of comedy
among the attendants, and the fas-
cinating flashes that characterize all
of the gifted Nazimova's productions,
are seen in this phase of the story Of
"Camille".
Natacha Rambova, the young ar
tist, who designed the unique features
of the Camille" boudoir, also design
ed the Casino sets. Miss Rambova
made use of Photographic reproduc-
tions of the interior and exterior Of
the temple Of chance for the max
ing Of the picture, overlooking no de-
tail that would add realism to the
picture. Ray c. Smallwood was dir
ector, Rudolph J. Berquist, photo
grapher and Joseph Calder, technical
director. June Mathis made the
adaptation.
The Ward County independent., 1922-02-23
Ten MinOt Farmers to Secure Federal
Farm Loans

Martin O. Ofsthum returned Friday
from Bismarck where he attended the
annual meeting Of the Federal Farm
Loan Associations of North Dakota.
There was an excellent attendance,
ninety-eight delegates attending the
convention Mr.. Ofsthum represent
ed the Minot Farmers National Farm
Loan association.
Mr.. Ofsthum brings back some en-
couraging news. He states that re-
Gently ,000,0O0.00 worth of the
bonds were sold and the St. Paul
district, of which this territory is a
part will receive $10,O00,0 100000 Of
this amount Farmers are to secure
farm loans at 6 per cent thru this
concern. The Minot Association is
to secure ten loans at an early date
and more a little later. Another sale
of bonds will take place in June, when
it is hoped that 100000, 100000 worth
of the bonds will be sold
Mr.. Ofsthum called on Governor
Nestos and found him busy and do
ing very effective work for the good
of the state. The return trip over
the Siberian route was tiresome, it
requiring "a hours to make the trip
from Bismarck to Minot.
The Ward County independent., 1922-02-23
Clarence ID. See Attends Funeral of
Father in Rochester. n. Y

De Witt Clinton See, father of G..
d. See, manager of the Minot Sash
& Door Co., passed away at his home
in Rochester, N. Y, Saturday morn
ing from heart trouble, following the
flu. Mr.. See was in Minneapolis
last week on business when he re-
ceived a telegram stating that his
father was very i'll and left at once
for Rochester, arriving two days be-
fore his death occurred The funeral
was held Sunday afternoon. Mr.. See
is expected to return to Minot today.
The deceased was 63 years Of age.
He was born in New York City and
spent his entire life in the east. He
was engaged in the retail shoe bust
ness for years and at the time Of his
death was salesman. He visited
Minot some years ago and was plan
ming on coming to Minot for a visit
the coming summer. He is survived
by his wife, and two sons, Arthur of
Rochester and Clarence D. See of this
city. Mr.. Sees many friends ex-
tend their sincerest sympathy over
the death of his father.
The Ward County independent., 1922-02-23
Criers Honor Washington's Memory

>
The Town Criers' program and din
ner at the Episcopal church last ev-
ening was well attended and an un-
usually good time enjoyed. The re-
port of the secretary showing a COM
result of the recent vaudeville show
was most gratifying news to the MEM
bership inasmuch as the Club will now
be in a position to finance project
to equip drum corps and still have
the nucleus of fund to provide for
the entertainment of the State Asso-
citation of Town Criers when the con-
vention is held here this year. Or
bonn, whose work as black face come
dian at the recent vaudeville show
was so effective did clever mono
logue act and J. H. Lewis and Roy
Nyre staged an act typifying the
scene enacted when George Wash
ington was detected in the act of
chopping the cherry tree. In this
act however, it appears George pur-
chased his hatchet of Shears & Saw
buck and the admonition he recei yer
from his doting parent provoked
screams of merriment on the part of
the Criers. Rev. Erickson, pastor of
the First Presbyterian Church, de-
livered a splendid address on Wash
ington, his remarks being both in
structive and eloquent, giving his
hearers an incentive to higher ideals
along the line Of patriosm and duty
we'll done.
John Howard and his orchestra
discoursed pleasing variety of num-
bers throughout the program.
The Ward County independent., 1922-02-23
Death of Donnybrook Young Man

Death of Donnybrook Young Man
Oliver Vanerstrom, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. D. A. Vanerstrom of White Ash
township, who was taken sick with
pneumonia last week, passed away at
Z O'Clock yesterday morning, Feb. 10.
Oliver was one of the senior students
in the Donnybrook high school. His
death took place at the. Fred Koes-
ter home where he was rooming. A
trained nurse was caring for the sick
boy and good hopes had been enter
tanned for his recovery, SO the fatal
ending was a great shock to all.
The young man was nineteen years
of age. Besides his parents, he
leaves to mourn his departure one
brother and three sisters, all younger
than himself. He was known as a
studious and industrious lad of ex-
cellent character and with promls-
ing future before him. To his fam
lily his early passing away is sad
bereavement and their sorrow is
shared by all in this community, and
especially by the large number of
friends the departed had gained in
local school circles.
Funeral services are being made
and we understand funeral services
will be held in the church at Carpio
at o'clock Saturday, and burial made
in the cemetery at that place.-Don-
nybrook Courier.
The Ward County independent., 1922-02-23

A very pleasant evening was spent
Sunday when a group of friends gath
cred at the Aug. Butenschoen home
and quietly surprised Miss Frances
Butenschoen in honor of her 18th
birthday. The evening was spent in
playing games and chat.
At the close of the evening supper
was served. Those present included
the Misses Lillian Ehr, Jennie Arer-
son, Hilda and Mabel Bjorn, Edna
Bailey, Ella and Frances Butenschoen
and the Messrs Albert Butenschone,
Harry Peterson, 7. K. Thorsdahl, Ed
gar Boethke, Leo and Raymond Post.
The Ward County independent., 1922-02-23
Says TOwnley Was Owner Of "Sisal
Trust"

The United States Sisal Trust was
entirely the enterprise of A. c. Town
ley, president of the National Non
partisan league according to the
declaration made by J. J. Hastings
at the extradition hearing before the
Governor of California, according to
a report submitted by Assistant At
torney-General George Shafer to the
department here by letter. EXtradi-
tion of Hastings to Fargo, N. D. to
face charge OF cmbezzlement involv
ing a Sisal Trust loan made when
Hastings was vice-president of the
Scandinavian-American National bank
has been ordered.
'He gave a long explanation Of his
connection with the Sisal Trust" said
SAafer of Hastings testimony, "dis-
claiming any ownership or personal
interest in it, asserting that it was en-
tirely Townley's enterprise-claimed
trust was actually organized in Oct
ober" 1918, in Minneapolis, not in April
1919, and said he had authority to
borrow money in it's behalf, claimed
that collateral security in the form OF
Nonpartisan League notes and checks
were put up to cover these Sisal
notes and that Townley financed the
trust largely upon league funds
claimed that Townley had become his
enemy in 1919, but that they both
were victims of persecution in North
Dakota now."
The ownership Of the Sisal Trust
has often been matter of debate.
A receiver now holds Florida land OF
the Sisal Trust. 1t has often been
charged that Townley was the real
owner of the corporation.
Hastings has been engaged in the
brokerage business in the west for
couple of years, it is understood. He
was dressed in height of fashion at
his extradition hearing, according to
the reports, and told the Governor Of
California he was afraid he could not
get fair trial in North Dakota "be-
cause feeling against league leaders
is so intense that juries are forced to
convict leaguers and always do
Hastings lawyer did not question
the sufficiency of the North Dakota
petition, it is stated in the report of
Mr.. Shafer, but relied on his allega-
ton Of political persecution to avoid
having to return to North Dakota.
Hastings on Way Back
The governor of California honored
the requisition late yesterday and
word was received that Hastings gave
up his proposal application for writ
Of habeas corpus, and is on his way
back in custody of deputy sheriff of
Cass' County and Assistant Attorney.
General George Shafer. :
The Ward County independent., 1922-02-23
Governor May Bring Custer Proceed
ings Against Muir

Custer proceedings may be Started
against Robert T. Muir, chairman of
the state board of administration, by
Gov. Nestos. The same charges may
be brot against Muir as We're filed by
the governor against two other men,
bers of the board, ]. I. Cahill and
Geo. Totten, that of incompetency and
malfeasance in office, the latter charge
including the accepting of contracts
at higher than the lowest prices sub
mitted. Totten resigned Friday and
the Governor has already discussed
with Muir the matter of resigning.
Cahill says he will fight the charges,
altho there are rumors that he intends
to resign.
The Ward County independent., 1922-02-23
Death of Mrs. Rachel Ripson

Mrs. Rachel RipsOn, aged % years
passed away at 4O4 First St. S. w
Thursday morning from scarlet fever
A private funeral was he'd Monday
and intermcnt was made in Rose til.
cemetery.
The deceased is survived by her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Irwin and
one brother and sister. She leaves
four little children. ,
The death of Mrs. Ripson is exceed
ingly sad and the surviving relatives
have the sincerest sympathy of all.
Mrs. Ripson had spent nearly her
entire life in Minot.
The Ward County independent., 1922-02-23
Death of Albert J. Collins

Albert J. Collins, aged II years, 8
months and 10 days, who had resided
with his daughter, Mrs. Albert Dinger
in this city for the past two years,
died Feb 10 of hemmorhage of the
brain. The funeral was conducted
from Rowan's undertaking parlors
Tuesday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock,
Rev. G. LIE Roy White, pastor Of the
NJ. E. church officiating and the re-
mains were inferred in Rose Hill GEM
etery beside those of his wife who
passed away Oct. 3, 1919.
The Ward County independent., 1922-02-23
The Sunday Music Hour

The program for the Sunday Music
Hour to be held at the Auditorium
next Sunday, February 26, will be
given by Mr.. Verne Kelsey and Mrs.
John E. Howard, pianists of this
city. Mr.. Kelsey is pianist of ex-
ceptional ability and is member of
the Orchestra at the Strand Theater.
Mrs. Howard is well-known as an ac-
companist and has appeared on many
programs in the city. An attractive
program has been arranged for next
Sunday, consisting Of four-hand num-
bers for piano and solos as we'll. Mr..
John Howard, violinist, will be on the
program for several selections. The
public is cordially invited to attend
this program.
The Ward County independent., 1922-02-23
Harry Ike" Evans and Rainbow Girls
Leave MinOt

Harry like" Evans and his COM
pany Of Rainbow Girls, leave this
week for Grand Forks where Mr..
Evans has leased the Apola Theatre.
This company has shown nightly
at the Grand for several months, play
ing large part of the time to crowd
ed houses. The attraction is clean
and entertaining and Mr.. Evans and
his excellent company made host OF
friends in Minot.
The Grand Forks theatre will have
a five-reel picture, first run, Unlve rsal
service for each show followed by a
5O-minute vaudeville act.
The Ward County independent., 1922-02-23
Des Lacs Potato Growers Organic

A successful potato growers asso-
ciation was organized at Des Lacs
late last week. A. S. Spicher was
chairman of the meeting and about
rs growers attended. Des Lacs will
have an acreage of about 1000 acres
in potatoes this season and proposes
to build 10000 bushel warehouse at
cost of about $4,000. Einar Mad
son of Burlington was the principal
speaker at the meeting. The fol-
lowing board of directors was elect
ed: Fred Becker, John Soltis, Gus
Larson, J. w. Hussey and A. S. Spi-
cher.
The Ward County independent., 1922-02-23
Verdict of S1.OO

A verdict of 81 with interest at
six per cent from Aug. 16, 1920, was
awarded in the case of Louis Balder
against Mrs. w. F. Myers. The case
was tried in county court. The
plaintiff was suing for $25OO.OO dam
ages for alleged slander, in which the
defendant is alleged to have stated
that the plaintiff stole window.
The Ward County independent., 1922-02-23
Minot Hardware in New Quarter

1IIe 4IIIUI IIdIIW3IV NUIII pan. =
moved their stock of general hayu-
ware into the McJannet block, hav-
ing leased the entire block for a
will give the firm ample space for en-
largement as the requirements Of the
business demand. The Minot Har.'-
ware Co. are arranging a series of
special sales to be inaugurated soon,
which will be of interest to the public
generally and housewives particular
w
The Ward County independent., 1922-02-23
Licensed to Wed

Alfred P. Ness 26, Kenmare and
Hannah Erickson, 26, Of Carpio, Feb.
18.
Jesse w. Good "a, and Harriet A.
Putney, 18, Sawyer.
James J. Doyle 20, and Ada Bon
holzer %. Married by Father
Schneider Feb. 16.
The Ward County independent., 1922-02-23
De.th of Carpio Woman

Death of Carpio Woman
Mrs. Gilbertson Of Carpio, mother
of the wife of the barber located in
the Grams block, passed away Sat
urday. The daughter is reported
seriously i'll in St. Joseph's hospital.
The Ward County independent., 1922-02-23
DR.. Beeler Leaves for Chicago

DIR. L. H. Beeler, president of the
Minot Normal, left Wednesday even
ing for Chicago, to attend national
meeting of Normal school presidents.
DR.. Beeler has place on the pro-
gram.
The Ward County independent., 1922-02-23
Returned from Daughters wedai

L. Harris of Williston was in Mi
not Saturday enroute home from Fort
Dodge, Ia, where he attended the
wedding Of his daughter, Miss Sophie
Harris, who became the bride of Har-
ry Schulkin.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-20

..eis Joseph Stroehle, aged SO
-. ] resident in Rock island z
~ nassed away 1t tbs O'Clock
~. .orning in the family home,
~ 9Th avenue. ! He had been
|s.saa i've days. Acute pneumo-
~ eeused his death.
II, atroehle WAS born in the
saee Of Tyrol, Austria, Aug s
when he was 10 years old
h. .afents came to, the United
y 49, and settled in Rock Island
r Gsoehle was educated in the
~ schools Of this city. He wal
.sI n marriage with Miss Auns
| ss'sisna in 1869. Mr.. Stroehle wal
/ .suI1er by trade and had also
| 800 d a timer later In his life
| a retifkd several years ago.
- Stfoehle was a charter mem.
-, az the musicians union. HI
- 1 member Of St. Mary's Cath
aljc church.
Il perfect health until five day
/ an when he was stricken wit,
rseunonia, news Of his dealt
| r,ne Is great shock to a wide cir
cle Of his friends.
surviving are the widow, Mrs
ara Stroehle. and daughter
1ipa, at home; two sons, Ceorg,
! 81 1psepli. Rock Island; brothsS
| Johnk atkinson. and four grand
children in Davenport. \
4 Funeral services will be held II
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-20

the Hodgson & Hoban funeral par
lors Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
Rev. p. H. Durkin, pastor of. st.
Joseph's Catholic church, will con-
duct the services. Burial will be in
Calvary cemetery
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-20
TWO CoNvICTS
SHOT TO DEATH
Tennessee Mob Takes Pair From
Jail, Executes Them 800 Yards
From Building.

Nashville, Tenn, Oct. 20. = Ed
Hartley, and his son, George Hart
ley. recently convicted Of man.
slaughter in connection with the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-20

Al he Nsvs-Ail - TiAs-IAp
u - d
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-10-20

I'm the Wool Goods and Silk Section, thou
sands of yards of fine fabrics for apparel
I'm the Knit Underwear, famous standard
brands present qualities unusual, garments
for men, women, children; wide assortment.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-09-25
USES HAMMER WHILE
BOUND HAND AND FOOT:
SEE "THE SILENT VOW

In making one of the scenes for
The Silent Vow" which is being
repeated for the last time at the
Lyric theater today, William Dun
can was required while bound
hand and foot To use a hammeG
and q red hot soldering iron. This
task seemed impossible at the
start but Duncan, ever resourceful
and used to making movie thrills
and doing marvellous stunts, found
ii easy.
He half squirmed, half hoped to
where the hammer was lying, and
picking it up in his mouth, he held
it tight with his firm teeth and
used it with the case and grace Of
z carpenter Next he hoped over
TO the place where an electric
soldering iron was placed, and
with his hands tied behind his
back he moved close to the iron
80 that the cords which bound him
might be burned. This was a more
difficult task than that OF using
the hammer, as Duncan could not
see what was going on behind him.
and on several occasions his flesh
eame in contact with the solder
ing iron and caused him TO vince.
Before the film was completed
he had received severe burns about
the wrist, but this did not prevent
Mr.. Duncan from finishing the pic
ture, and while the scene was TAX
en- early in the morning, it was late
IN evening before the star direc-
tor got time to have his wounds
dressed at the first aid station on
the Vitagraph lot.
Edith johnson. Mr. Duncan's fair
cc-star has an exceptionally pleas
Ing role In his production