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The Ward County Independent in Minot, North Dakota

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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1921

Page

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MURDER TRIAL BEGINS FOR Wm Gummer ARGO HOTEL CLERK

Wm Gummer a 22 year old Argo Hotel clerk in Fargo is held to the ore court hour bail charged with first degree murder in the Marie Wick case. The trial transcript shows Gummer admitting to lies and detailing his actions before Wick was found in Room 30. He testified about phone calls, room entry, and attempting to influence Fritz, Brown, and others as investigators pressed for answers.

Wm. Gummer Prescott Fargo Gummer Marie Wick Grygla Minn Eratia Thoas Frits Fritz Lawrence Raj Orang Sieig Ealei

Humphreys Family Travels Through Mud and Gumbo in Montana

A letter from Malta Montana by Guy Humphreys describes a July 6 arrival with family, rough muddy Montana roads, gumbo near Culbertson widening to a sticky mess. A planned visit to Hinsdale is mentioned along with a hotel room reserved and a nearby explosion that burned a structure.

Humphreys Rolds Malta Mont Guy Humphreys Montana Culbertson Wolf “Palm N. Elliott Rae Mill Hinsdale

Warehouse and Storage Meet Distributes in Minnesota

A morning event in Minnesota centers on warehouse and storage services. The met distribution includes a service team and notes a focus on storage solutions, shipments, and logistics.

Minnesota Saitor

Minot Fourth of July Celebration Draws Big Crowd

Minot’s safe and sane Fourth of July celebration drew one of the city’s largest crowds. The parade, led by Major Person and Lieut Gettlemann, featured a 40-piece Community Band, Boy Scouts, Civil War veterans, and many floats. Activities at Riverside Park included a flag raising, concerts, an air show by Jacobson and Roberts, and a lively watermelon eating contest with numerous prize winners across junior and senior divisions.

Minot Ivea Gettleman Dr. Anderson John E. Howard Main Street Soldier Boys Gross Rice Lake Red Cross Woman's Auxiliary American Legion Arecreat War Veterans W.C.T. U Riverside Park Boy Scouts Community Band Tritt Carl Daniel Beara Bewrs Riagee L. H. Ler Eapcne Minot Normal Chet Jacobson Roberte Jason Field Neas 8 Wildwood Fewreda Mt At Ted Geo. Caviness Minneapolis Yo W. C. A Krig Neil Olson Leland Drug Co John Warchow Leland Drug Store Pauline Kruner Veronica Hage Fair Store Jack Faulds Allan Burris Kay Hunter Roy Kidder Harold Ward Dan Norris Kenneth Pepko Jacobson & Fugelso Albert Robbins Wilbur Dunnel William Wagner New York Alvin Bowley Theo Gilbert William Renz J. C.penney Co Paul Nichols George Rasmussen R. Davies Benno Drug A. D. McCan Nel Eee A. Sandstrom Max’ Johnson Fuel Co David Campbell

Miss Rose Ahearn Drowned in Mouse River

Miss Rose Ahearn nineteen year old student nurse drowned while bathing with two companions on Fourth Avenue Northwest in Minot. Orpha Frank and Marie Volk aided, with Frank nearly drowning. Miss Ahearn recovered at hospital, but efforts to revive failed. Event followed heavy rains raising river levels and dangerous holes.

Mias Ros Ahearn St. Joseph's Hospital Mouse River Orpha Frank Marie Volk Miss Frank Miss Ahearn Fourth Avenue N. W Frani Irs Purdy Fourth Ave. N. W Mra Miss Alwarn Miss Volk Hel Miss Volf Clarence Johnson Fourth Ave D. Root Berthold Minot Bernice Ahearn Truining Johanna Ahearn Johnny Ahearn Wiscorey Kenmare

Dempsey Knocks Carpentier Out In Fourth Round

World heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey defeated Georges Carpentier in the fourth round at Jersey City arena. More than 90,000 fans attended, paying about a million and a half dollars. Dempsey earned 300,000, Carpentier 200,000, as Carpentier staggered him with right hands and Dempsey wore him down with body jabs before the finish.

Dempsey Carpentier Jack Dempsey Georges Carpentier Jersey City

Local team dominates four game stand against Grand Forks

Local fans endured an ugly four game series against a Grand Forks squad over the Fourth weekend. Local management faced a weak visitor lineup, yet attendance was low and profits suffered. Despite losses, the crowds enjoyed playful antics by visitors. Fargo arrives for three home games this weekend, with Mind’s team noted as the only squad to have beaten them. Pierce remains to catch, with an extra top pitcher to aid the locals in attempting to even the score. The home slate continues through August with more opponents scheduled.

Grand Forks Fargo Pierce

Kieth Bros Drillers Strike 16-Foot Coal Vein

The Keith brothers coal drillers found a 16 foot vein 12 miles southwest of Berthald in section 3 156 88, proving a sizable seam southwest of Bertheld.

Bertheld Kieth Bros Berthald

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