Celebrating History: Long George on the lamb

EMILY MAYER

It seems Long George didn’t like the verdict handed down to him by a jury of his peers last week. The Havre Plaindealer in its March 9, 1918 edition carried the following:

FRENCH LEAVE TAKEN BY GEORGE FRANCIS

Failed to Appear in District Court for Sentence

George Francis, who was convicted by a jury in district court last week of horse stealing, is now a fugitive of justice.

Following the report of the jury, Francis was given until Monday to attend to business affairs, and for that purpose was released under bond of $2,000. He was to appear Monday for sentence, but this ti...