Man at Devils Lake Fails To Go To Jail
Devils Lake, N. D., Oct. 18.—A man, thought to be demented, attempted to go to jail in this city, but was refused admittance to the cells of the bastile by the authorities. It seems that the fellow came from Doyon on request of the authorities there who gave him a ticket to this city and told him that they thought good cold weather quarters could be obtained from the sheriff of Ramsey county. Failing with the sheriff, the man next sought free board and lodging in the city bastile, but was again disappointed in his efforts to secure a home.
An effort to buy the man a ticket and ship him to Grand Forks failed, as the fellow disappeared before train time. He is being cared for by the Salvation Army and his mental condition may be investigated.
Grand Forks Herald, 10/18/1919
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ACCIDENTALLY SHOT WHILE CHICKEN HUNTING.
Velva, Oct. 30.—Ed. Young, aged 35, single, was accidentally shot in the back this afternoon by George Havlen, aged 17, three miles south of here while shooting chickens, and died within one mile of the city while being rushed here for medical treatment.
Havlen is not known very well here, as he arrived but a few days ago to be Young's guest. They went out into the fields to hunt, and about noon were strolling along, Young in the lead and Havlen following. Without warning Havlen's gun was discharged, the charge striking Young full in the back. When Havlen saw what happened he immediately gave the alarm at a neighboring farm house. Young was placed in a wagon for the purpose of bringing him to town for medical attention. He died, however, before those in charge could reach the city.
Jamestown Weekly Alert, 11/6/1913
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BOY DRAGGED TO DEATH NEAR REGENT
Mott, N. D., Oct. 15.—Caught in the reins and dragged to death was the untoward fate of Leland Stebner, the twelve-year-old nephew of Mrs. A. W. Elliott, who lives four miles north of Regent. The Stebners make their home with the Elliotts and the pony was grazing in the yard saddled and bridled when the little fellow went up to it. The pony started to run, the dragging bridle reins caught the lad's foot, entangling more and more as the animal's speed increased. The aunt in the excitement ran across the field but was unable to catch the animal. When the boy was finally taken from the entangled bridle reins he was still living but his head was so severely battered that death followed.
Bowbells Tribune, 10/16/1914
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McClusky—When Shaker Nassif went into his home and told the women folks how to save food, he was told his advice was not needed. He immediately became abusive and called them all the vile names he could think of, which action resulted in his paying a fine of $5 and cost, amounting to $30, before the police judge.
Grand Forks Herald, 10/19/1917
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DISAPPOINTED IN LOVE ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
PRETTY DAUGHTER OF DRAKE RESIDENT DRINKS POISON IN MINOT.
Minot, N. D., Oct. 1.—Martha Martwick, aged 23 years, daughter of highly respected residents of Drake, attempted to commit suicide at a room in the Great Northern hotel Wednesday afternoon by drinking carbolic acid. A love affair was the cause of the rash deed. After the young woman drank the acid, she called the hotel clerk and a doctor was summoned immediately. The girl was taken to the hospital where she remained over night, recovering sufficiently to be able to be about today. She was arrested charged with attempted suicide, an offense punishable by a term in the penitentiary. Assistant State's Attorney Carroll states that the girl is penitent, and the case may not be pushed. Miss Martwick's mouth and face were burned by the acid, but she did not drink enough of it to cause any serious consequences.
Miss Martwick, who is good looking, was in love with Charles Trenethan, a local barber, who spurned her. This was learned from a note left by the girl for Trenethan. The barber has been arrested and is being held under bonds as a witness. He was released from the city jail late Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Martwick has been working in the city. She caused the arrest of a young man the other day, charging him with keeping her ring, which she loaned him. At the hearing before Judge Lynch, the man returned the ring and was released.
Bowbells Tribune, 10/3/1913
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A warrant has been issued by Justice R. M. Church of
Diana, for the arrest of Ed Preston of Western,
Miner county, on a charge of rape committed upon the person of Miss Sadie Marlow, daughter of Thomas Marlow of
Sanborn county.
The Bad Lands Cow Boy, 10/23/1884
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