Towner County, ND, Hansboro News Newpaper published January 1, 1910 - February 28, 1910 ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ************************************************************************ The following news items and articles are all transcribed from the Hansboro News newspaper. The items included in this file were published between January 1, 1910 and February 28, 1910. North Dakota State Historical Society microfilm numbers 09491 Transcribed May, 2000 by: Mary Lindbo, mjlindbo@msn.com Note: when searching for names in this text, I recommend using various spellings of a surname. I noticed during the transcription that some names were not spelled the same throughout. Since many of the names were not familiar to me, I typed them exactly as they were published. (c) 2000 Mary Lindbo January 6, 1910 BAND DANCE A SUCCESS "They danced all night, 'til broad daylight and went home in a blizzard in the morning." At an early hour Friday evening, the band boys assembled in the hall and entertained the guests as they arrived, with excellent selections. The evening was an ideal one and soon the hall was filled with guests, many coming in from the country. At about the hour of nine, Floor Manager Crum in stentorian tones announced the first two-step and the merriment began. About eleven o'clock a light rain began falling, which shortly changed to snow and by midnight a well developed blizzard was in process. This meant all night for those from the country, as no one who is acquainted with the character of North Dakota weather would venture out on such a night who had any distance to go and so what else could they do but occupy their time by dancing which they did. After lunch, which was served at Wills' restaurant and at Smith's, the band was again assembled and rendered several selections, much to the delight of the assembled guests. The band cleaned up about $25 which will be used to purchase some much needed equipment and in the future will be in much better shape. We congratulate the boys on the success of this social event and trust that it is only a preface to others in the future. HANSBORO PEOPLE WED It is reported that Mr. A.J. Prewitt and Miss Phebe Rose were joined in marriage at Cando on Tuesday of this week. Mr. Prewitt has until recently been employed in the R.E. Rognas general store and during his residence here has proven himself a thorough gentleman. Miss Rose was our popular primary teacher in the public schools and resided with her parents here. The happy pair expect to go to California and after spending a short time there will probably settle in Texas. The News joins with their many friends in wishing them a long and prosperous wedded life. On New Years' morning at the personage, Rev. Turtellotte joined in wedlock Mr. W.J. Galbraith and Miss Ethel Locklin. Mr. Galbraith, up until recently has taught school in Picton township and is well and favorably known in this section. Miss Locklin is a young woman of many accomplishments and having resided with her parents here sine childhood is well known and highly esteemed. After the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. Fred Wilkinson, where a sumptuous wedding dinner awaited them. The happy couple expect to begin their wedded life on a farm in Picton township. The News join with their many friends in wishing them a happy and prosperous wedded life. LOCAL NEWS John Gretson returned Monday from his holiday vacation. Dave Farrell expects to begin the erection of his new feed and sale stable the first of the week. A.E. Anderson, agent of the Northland Elevator Co. at Armourdale, returned Monday from a visit with his parents in Minnesota. Commissioners Cunningham and Reese went to the county seat Monday to attend a session of the commissioners. They expected an extra long session this time. Miss Maggie Robinson is back again at her duties in Wills' restaurant after having spent the holidays with relatives near St. John. Anker Rasmussen returned Saturday from Devils Lake, where he has been visiting with his brother for the past five or six weeks. A dancing party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Svan Olson Tuesday evening at which time a goodly number of young folks enjoyed a pleasant evening at the terpsichorean art. The quarantine on Mr. Paetow's family was raised Monday and Chris was permitted to go home and get acquainted with his wife and babies. So skillfully has Dr. Hamilton handled this case of diphtheria that none of those who were quarantined in the house contracted the disease. New Years Day at the Pound residence gathered a happy group of friends and relatives to spend the day in happy reunion. At dinner it was found that the party numbered fifty-one. Of this number 48 were relatives. This is the largest gathering of the kind so far reported except the one of a similar nature at the Mike Lawler home on Christmas Day, at which time, we are informed about 50 guests were present, a large percentage of whom were relatives. Z.T. Kreiger from east of town was in on business yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Black visited with Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Barker this week. C.E. Blackorby made a business trip to Cando Friday returning Monday. A.C. Hardin returned from his trip to Florida last Thursday. He says he found the country and land all that is claimed for it and more. Miss Villia Murdick has accepted a position as teacher in the primary department of the Rock Lake School. Owing to the fact that the evenings next week are pretty well occupied with other entertainment, the Whist Club will not meet until the Tuesday evening following January 18. Chris Orton sold his shack and lot in the north part of town this week and will as soon as weather conditions will permit begin the erection of a more convenient one on his lots north of the hotel. Miss Margaret Sande has resigned her position as stenographer in the Hansboro State Bank and will in all probability accept a similar position in the Union National Bank of Grand Forks. Miss Sande is very proficient in her profession and thoroughly trustworthy and will be a valuable addition to the force of the Union National. A deal was perfected the first of this week whereby Geo. Lang became the possessor of the R.C. McKee residence. Mr. Lang will probably move the building to a more convenient locality after seeding and use it for a winter home. Mr. McKee has purchased lots near the school house and will erect a more pretentious residence in the spring. Mr. and Mrs. D.A. Blackburn, Mr. and Mrs. James Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lymburn composed a part who went to Winnipeg on Friday, returning Tuesday. They report a very pleasant trip. M. Blackburn's father, Mr. John Blackburn of Pilot Mound, Manitoba who has been visiting his son here returned to his home with the party. Advertisement Post Office, Restaurant, Confectionery and Fruit Stand Fine Line of Fresh Fruit, Confectionery, Cigars, Tobacco, Nuts and Stationery Always on Hand J.R. Wills, Prop. - Hansboro, North Dakota SCHOOL NOTES Janitor Geary is busy this week cleaning the school house and getting things in ship shape for the scholars and teachers when they resume their work Monday morning. Don't forget that school starts on the 19th. Come on time and come every day and let us make the remainder of this term a record breaker in point of attendance and scholarship as well. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS NOTES Carrington - Plans are being perfected for a new hospital in this city. Minot - The North Dakota Educational Association held a very successful session in this city. Valley City - The annual meeting of the State Game Board held in this city with a good attendance. Park River - At the funeral of Thos. Code his widow was unable to attend on account of having appendicitis. Casselton - The first annual banquet for the fire department was held at the Occidental Hotel in this city. Fargo - The vaults at the chemical building which was recently burned saved the records contained therein. Marstonmoor - Fire destroyed the general store and post office at this place with a loss of $5,000 or $6,000. Fairdale - Local parties are getting good prices for their potatoes selling them at forty and fifty cents a bushel. Fargo - The second annual banquet of the Fargo jobbers was held at the Gardner Hotel with two hundred in attendance. Devils Lake - Fire in the basement on a Front Street building kept the firemen busy from seven to one o'clock one evening. Bismarck - Fully two hundred jobbers, salesmen and credit men attended the banquet given in their honor at the Gardner. Bismarck - John Dolan, an escaped convict from the penitentiary of this place was gathered in by the officers of Staples, Minnesota. Casselton - During the recent storm three stores in this town were visited by a burglar or burglars. The result of his work was small. Fargo - Information from various parts of the state indicates that about one third the crop of 1909 is still in the hands of the farmers. Washburn - While they were visiting friends in this city the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. McMasters in Oliver County was destroyed by fire. Grand Forks - D.J. Forsness, whose back was broken last July died at this place. He showed great endurance but finally succumbed to his injury. Stantion - States attorney E.D. Case would have all citizens turn over a new leaf the first of the year and have a county that all may be proud of. Fargo - Word was received here that the New York police have arrested a man supposed to be the one that swindled Chaffee with the gold brick recently. Kenmare - H.J. Barlow, a prominent farmer residing near here has been arrested on a charge of grand larceny, the theft of a set of harness being alleged. Grafton - Miss Mary Puchinsky of Hoople holds the record as being the first lady to get a marriage license without the assistance of some gentleman. Grand Forks - The arrest of a well known Greek leader on the charge of obtaining railroad passes and selling them has caused some surprise in this town. Dickinson - Much interest is manifested in the action of Daniel Blake Russell, who recently knocked down two detectives that disturbed his Christmas dinner. Linton - The three year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Christianson partly swallowed a staple that stuck in his throat. Only prompt action by his parents saved its life. Rugby - Friends of Andy Jones laugh at the idea that he will plead guilty to the charges preferred against him in the federal court. They say that he will put up a game fight. Valley City - A young lady of this town attempted suicide after a quarrel with her lover by drinking a large quantity of wood alcohol. A physician was summoned and the young lady revived. Grand Forks - This city is obtaining its annual supply of sand. There is no sand in this vicinity and what is used is taken from the river by dredges in the winter time and stored for future use. Dickinson - The city council is engaged in the work of making this a clean town and is giving attention to the pool halls, Sunday baseball and other matters. It appears as if the town would have some strict laws. Cooperstown - Horse thieves were foiled in their work near here at the farm of Thomas Riley by a good watch dog that raised a disturbance. Five horses were found tied together that the thieves were obliged to abandon. Bismarck - A statewide spelling match has been arranged for April. Representatives from every county are supposed to be in attendance. The preliminaries will be held earlier in the month in the schools of the various counties. Dickinson - There seems to be little light on the affairs of the county auditor's office. Ex-auditor J.S. White is still in the county jail being unable to give bonds and it will take an expert to determine the true condition of the office. Grand Forks - An interesting case is on in the district court. Arthur Wright, an adopted son, sues his foster mother for a piece of land that formerly belonged to his father and which was sold at tax sale and afterward redeemed by her. Steele - The manager of the Mulberry farm north of town has 2,200 bushels of flax to sell. He was sick when he went to market with the crop and when he was well enough to attend to it the price was going up. He went home and sat around the fire and let it climb. January 13, 1910 NORTH DAKOTA NEWS NEW ORDER OF THINGS The Advent of the New C.O.D. Law Works Many Changes for Agents and Public Have you noticed the difference in the appearances of the waiting room of the depot the past week? It presents a much different appearance than it has for some time. It has been entirely cleared of beer cases and barrels, nicely cleaned and is a much more inviting place for ladies and children to wait for trains. The doing away with C.O.D. orders for liquor will be a boon to the depot agents. Heretofore the depots have been kept loaded with C.O.D. orders, many of them addressed to fictitious names. Anyone could go and pay the charges and get the goods. As this fruit is perishable stuff, it must be kept in a place where it will not freeze and consequently was kept in the waiting rooms until called for. This was a great inconvenience to agents and travelers. The new law, which took effect the first of the year will be a potent factor in the better enforcement of the prohibition law in North Dakota. Under the old system the express companies were to all intents and purposes the agents of the breweries. It is now 20 years since the establishment of prohibition in this state and while it has been impossible to entirely stop the liquor traffic because of the many loopholes in the law and the construction of the interstate commerce law, yet, each succeeding year has brought forth new facilities for the suppression of the traffic if not the absolute enforcement of the law. The supreme court recently handed down a decision affirming the decision of the Cass County district court in the case of the State of North Dakota vs the Fargo Bottling Works in the lower court a fine was imposed on the defendant for the sale of "Purity Malt". They admitting the drink contained one and 75-100 percent alcohol by volume and one and 41-100 percent by weight. This, the court decides is intoxicating liquor. In the case against the American Bottling association the decision of the lower court was also affirmed, the opinion in the former case covering all points in the American case. It would appear from the above that it is only a question of time when the moose joints will be put out of commission. Garrison - the new opera house was opened with a big ball. Lisbon - the new fire engine house is practically completed. Omemee - an epidemic of scarlet fever is prevailing here. Sharon - an effort is being made to organize a commercial club. Napoleon - the building of a new school house is being discussed. Rudser - a state bank will be established here in the near future. Minot - Albert W. Warren committed suicide by drinking chloroform. Grand Forks - Street cars now run to the college, a distance of four miles. Carrington - a company of businessmen will tour Mexico during the winter. Mandan - eight blind piggers were rounded up one night recently in this city. Park River - it is proposed to organize a cooperative creamery at this place. Fargo - the city council has nailed the lid on pool halls and gambling places. Hillsboro - this city has added a chemical engine to its fire fighting apparatus. Beach - the new opera house at this place was dedicated in an appropriate manner. Fargo - the trial of Andy Jones of Rugby is on in the federal court at this place. Kermit - the new hotel at this place will soon be opened with appropriate ceremonies. Stanley - at a recent election the people of this town voted to incorporate as a city. Wilton - this city has a diphtheria scare and the schools and the churches have been closed. Minot - the editors of Ward and Mountail Counties recently held a meeting in this city. Fargo - there is a movement on foot to place organs in the primary rooms of the different schools. Pingree - some of the rural schools in this vicinity have been closed on account of the heavy snows. Antler - Wm. Bubay attempted suicide by poison but a physician was called in time to save his life. Mandan - Fred Rober was killed between two cars while passing over. He was literally ground to pieces. Jamestown - Dairy Commissioner Flint has called a dairymen's convention at the place for February 24 and 25. Mott - Hettinger County expects some rapid strides in railroad building when warm weather comes again. Grafton - John Mike, a Bohemian living north of town is held on the charge of murdering his wife and son. Bismarck - the Great Northern railroad as filed plans for a line from Ayr in Cass County to Surrey in Ward County. Mandan - the assailant of Isaac Bratton has yet been discovered. The party held for the act was able to prove a complete alibi. Fargo - from statistics at hand it is found that three thousand four hundred sixty-four North Dakotans took up homesteads in Canada last year. Fargo - this city will have another bond election in which the citizens will be given a chance to vote on water works and a municipal lighting plant. Carrington - Chas. Strong of Deer Lake was found dead in a room at the Kirkwood Hotel. His death is supposed to have been due to heart failure. Devils Lake - the Great Northern train of this place welcomed the new year with all the noise that twenty-five locomotive whistles can produce. Medina - James Grimsley a farmer living twelve miles north of town met his death by a Northern Pacific passenger train striking him as he was driving across the track. Bismarck - the State Bank of Bowemont was closed by order of the state bank examiner. Three successive crop failures is given as the reason. The depositors will suffer but a small loss. Churchs Ferry - while punishing a youngster in the school the principal accidentally struck the youngster's head against the radiator, causing an injury that necessitated treatment by a physician. Fargo - the following are changes of postmasters for: Bluegrass, Morton County, E.H. Conitz, vice, O.H. Gaeber, resigned; Crete, Sargent County, O.A. Orn, vice, E.W. Spencer, removed. Devils Lake - Carl Densbury is under arrest on a charge of cruelty to animals. It is claimed that he tortured a horse by partially pulling out the animal's tongue. Densbury claims it was an accident. Rugby - Ed Schmutsler was taken by the authorities on an insanity charge after driving his wife away from home, beating up his mother-in-law and injuring his child. He has been insane at a previous time. Williston - the final chapter in the operations of horse thieves was closed when Jud Miller and Patrick Cannon each received ten year in the penitentiary. Slim Bac who turned state's evidence, was given an indeterminate judge. Dogden - a Russian farmer living near here found a man lying in a haystack more dead than alive from the cold. He took him to the house and revived him. He will lose his hands and feet as the result of the exposure. TWO REALLY GOOD PICKLES Green Tomatoes the Foundation on One - Mustard Pickle to Serve with Cold Meat One gallon sliced tomatoes, the greener the better. Salt them in layers and let them stand over night. Drain them well. Slice four large onions Put a layer of tomatoes in the vessel, then a few slices of onion; proceed this way until they are all put in. Cut a green pepper very fine and spread over the top. Take one tablespoonful black pepper, one tablespoonful black pepper, one tablespoonful allspice, two tablespoonfuls cinnamon, four tablespoonfuls mustard, one tablespoonful cloves, two tablespoonfuls ginger; put in a bag, put bag on top of pickles, pour boiling vinegar on - enough to cover them - then cover the vessel tightly and let it stand three weeks without opening. Mustard Pickles One quart large cucumbers sliced, one pint small onions, one cauliflower, three green peppers sliced, one quart green tomatoes sliced. Salt them over night, drain, put in a jar. To one quart of vinegar which has come to a boil, add one cup brown sugar. Moisten quarter pound mustard and one tablespoonful flour, add to boiling vinegar, boil until thickens, pour over pickles. Speck of allspice if desired. Stuffing for Turkey or Chicken For one medium sized turkey take about one dozen soda biscuits or crackers, heat them in a hot oven, but don't let them brown; this will make them roll fine much quicker and give them a most delicious taste. Take one quart of oysters, half a cupful of melted butter, pepper and salt, fill the fowl with this. White Paint One of the least known, though one of the most effective, cements for mending china is white oil color, which is sold in tubes and used for painting. Paint the broken parts with the oil, press them in position and the operation is complete. Put aside for six weeks to dry and neither heat nor cold nor moisture will affect it. Two Kinds of Flour Always keep two kinds of flour, using hard wheat for bread and spring wheat for all kinds of pastry. Spring wheat requires less shortening and is especially fine for pies - makes a short, flaky crust. Dried Fruit To get the best results from dried fruits of any kind, put to soak in warm water to which a generous pinch of sale has been added. This idea was given me by a chef. I have found in an advantage so pass it on. Irish Crochet To wash Irish crochet collar, wash in hot soapy water, rinse thoroughly. Put it through thin cold starch. Place on a pillow or any object to which it may be firmly pinned. Then stretch each scallop or point and pin. Remove when dry and it will look like new. LOCAL NEWS Dr. Hamilton reports business very dull in his line. The Whist Club will hold a session Tuesday. Chris Orton is spending the week in Grand Forks. The past week has been fine weather. Mrs. B.L. Thomas is visiting at her home in Cando this week. J.H. Layborne of Elsberry transacted business in town today. Hon. John Pound returned from his visit to the sunny south the last of the week. Blackburn & Worsley's new ice house was completed his week by contractor Mahn and his crew. C.E. Blackorby returned today from Grand Forks where he went the first of the week to attend a meeting of the stockholders of his institution. Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Millhouse of Alexander, North Dakota visited with Mr. Millhouse's sister, Mrs. F. Kellogg the last of the week, returning on Monday. Robert McCauley was surprised Friday evening when a number of his friends marched in and reminded him that it was his 40th birthday. A most enjoyable evening was spent. The band boys are preparing to give a concert and basket social on St. Valentine's Day, February 14. The band has lately added a valuable member in the person of Mr. Joe Davidson, who will play the snare drum. Since his first introduction to the band Joe has been obliged to give several private exhibitions of his skill and the way he handles the sticks is not slow. Percy Cowan returned to the A.C. Friday after spending his vacation at home. Mrs. Joe Gavlin left Tuesday for her home in Red Deer, Alberta. Joe informs us that her visit there will be a protracted one. Dave Farrell's new barn is being rapidly pushed to completion by a large force of mechanics under the directions of contractor McKee. Verna Ward, a sweet singer with the Sights captivated the audience at the opera house during their engagement here. Geo. Grimes, who has been visiting with his brother Frank the past month, returned to his home in Bryant, Q.D. today. A. colored lecturer for the W.C.T.U. held a meeting in the church Friday evening. As it was not advertised until in the afternoon of that day the attendance was small. Last Thursday a party of young people gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Brown to bid adieu to Miss Thurza who returned to the A.C. Friday. The evening was spent in dancing and games. Dainty refreshments were served and the guests departed, all declaring the Browns royal entertainers. SCHOOL NOTES School opened Monday with a good attendance. Miss Youngquist, the primary teacher did not arrive until Tuesday, having failed to make railway connections at Wahpeton. She took charge of her room that afternoon. The high school will take some semester examinations next week. The half year subjects will be physical geography, bookkeeping, civics, penmanship and spelling. Manvel Rod has gone to live with an uncle at Grafton. He was a member of the 9th grade and we are sorry to lose him. Theodore Orten is a new pupil in the fifth grade. Every seat is now taken in Miss Weeden's room. The school rigs have been punctual this week. Keep it up. Alice Sundt returned on Wednesday. Her sister will be back soon. Miss Youngquest will relieve Miss Steenson of the Geography class of the sixth grade. MANITOBANS ARE DEAD Many Perish In Last Severe Blizzard Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas and Part of Mississippi Covered With Snow - Cold Record Broken Winnipeg, Manitoba, January 6 - The blizzard of the last few days claimed many victims, particularly along the Soo line. Among those dead or missing for several days are: Sheriff Whitehead, Weyburn Jos. Clark, Lang John Hill born, a homesteader, south of Releau Lawrence Temble, Estevan Andrew Coleman, employed in Darwin wood camp Clem Bradley, employed in Darwin wood camp Little boy found frozen to death in a haystack south of Yellow Grass beside his two sisters, who were living and whom he kept warm and saved. Richmond, Virginia, January 6 - A sleet storm is causing havoc here. The streets, trees and buildings are shrouded in ice. The public schools are closed, dozens of persons have fallen and several have suffered broken limbs. The stores refuse to deliver goods. Many telephone and telegraph wires are down and trolley wires broken. Kansas City, January 6 - Eighteen degrees below zero was recorded unofficially in Kansas today, the lowest temperature in this part of the southwest in twelve years. Intense cold covered Missouri and reached into Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas. St. Joseph, Missouri, January 6 - It was 13 degrees below zero here at 7 o'clock this morning, the coldest of the winter. Much suffering of livestock is reported. This is the coldest since 1899. January 20, 1910 A PAINFUL ACCIDENT In Which Joe Davidson is The Unfortunate One, Occurred at the Depot Monday Monday, as the train left the depot an accident happened which resulted in Joe Davidson having his left foot and ankle badly crushed. As near as we have been able to ascertain, the accident happened in this way: Mr. Davidson, familiarly known as "Joe", in company with some friends, had been imbibing rather freely during the morning and some of the party decided to take the train for Rock Lake. Joe joined the party and went to the depot. Friends, knowing that his services were needed by Contractor McKee, tried to persuade him not to go and partly by force, detained him on the platform until the train was in motion, when he succeeded in freeing himself and attempted to board the moving train, when one of the party who was standing on the car steps pushed him back and he fell is such a manner that the rear trucks passed over his foot. At first it was not thought that he was seriously hurt and the train proceeded on its way. Joe was carried to the barber shop and Dr. Hamilton summoned. The doctor, upon examining the limb immediately decided that Joe would need care which the doctor's limited facilities would not admit of and accordingly a message was sent to Rock Lake requesting the train to return and get him, which they did, arriving back here just as the doctor had finished dressing the injured limb. Messrs. Frank Murdick and Bob McKee accompanied him to Devils Lake where he was taken to Mercy Hospital. The blame for the accident is hard to place, but those who were implicated should learn a lesson from this and be more careful in the future. THE M.B.A. BALL Owing to the inclemency of the weather last Friday evening the M.B.A. ball was very poorly attended. Those who did attend, however enjoyed a very pleasant evening. At midnight refreshments were served in the hall, John Brown acting as head chef, assisted by Ed Lakeman and others. The committee in charge of the affair informs us that the receipts were only sufficient to pay the expenses. OFF FOR FLORIDA On another page of this issue will be found an advertisement of A.C. Harden's farm sale. If you are in need of anything in the list this is a good opportunity to purchase, as Mr. Harden has a good outfit of stock and machinery. It will be remembered that Mr. Harden made a trip to Florida the early part of the winter for the purpose of investigating a land proposition in the Everglades near Miami. So favorably was he impressed with the conditions and future prospects there that he decided to dispose of his property here and take up his residence in the land of orange blossoms and dusky damsels. ANDY JONES SENTENCED Rugby bank Wrecker Must Pay the Penalty of His Crime by Serving 10 Years in Prison At two o'clock Monday afternoon Judge Amadon's court was crowded with people to hear the sentence passed upon Andy Jones. After informing the prisoner that he had been indicted, tried and convicted, the Judge proceeded to score Andy in the following language: "If we knew of all the facts leading up to a crime of this kind, there is usually some circumstances that might incite mercy," said the judge. "The country in which your bank was located enjoyed prosperity; that prosperity being general over the country. I know of no misfortune such as often sweep business enterprises. You were not enticed by big promises. The cause of the failure was you own personal profligacy and mismanagement. There is no community which could support such management as you gave that bank. You have reached the end of your road. So far as I can see you have expressed no regret or repentance. You assume the same arrogant and defiant attitude you have during the entire trial in defiance of the law." The judge then pronounced the following sentence on the prisoner: "The judgment of the court is, that you, A.H. Jones, be confined in the federal penitentiary at Leavenworth, Kansas, for a period of ten years for each count, the penalty to run concurrently, not consecutively, however." The general sentiment in this matter is that Jones got only what he deserved and will only reap the harvest of his own sowing. FACE FUEL FAMINE Chicago Industries Paralyzed by Lack of Coal - No Relief in Sight Chicago, January 14 - Weather conditions have produced a condition in the railroad transportation business in Chicago that is akin to calamity. The coal trade is paralyzed and traffic in general on the steam roads is so demoralized that passenger schedules have been smashed and the movement of freight regarded as almost a minus quantity. Chicago, which for weeks has suffered from a scarcity of coal, is threatened with one of the worst fuel famines in years, according to expert observers. To make matters worse the weather forecaster declares that a cold spell is at hand, which means that thousands of freight-laden cars in the various railroad yards, which are now deep in the snow and slush will become ice bound on the tracks. Nothing but an unusual rise in temperature, it is asserted, can then release them from their frozen anchorage. The tie-up is so complete that shipments milk and coal are stalled miles from here. The shortage of milk is so great that the big dairy companies are said to be facing a grave problem of how to take care of the thousands of babies in the city. Telegraph companies are in bad shape, especially to the north and south. There is only one wire working between here and Minneapolis and St. Paul, according to telegraph officials. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS NOTES Stanley - district court is in session, Judge Goss presiding. Beach - plans are being made for a new Northern Pacific depot in the spring. Portal - the citizens of this town have organized a Burn's club. Lidgerwood - the fireman's dance was a great success in every way. Cooperstown - the Odd Fellows of this town have organized a club. Fargo - the building and trade association will be banqueted on February 1. Park River - this city is kicking on the train service afforded by the Great Northern. Westhope - Miss Jennie Jenson, a teacher in the public schools was robbed of $40.00. Lansford - the old school building has been remodeled and converted into a hospital. Dickinson - the U.S. land office at this place shows a falling off in business as compared with 1908. New Rockford - a petition has been circulated and largely signed asking for the incorporation of this town as a city. Brinsmade - D.F. Keyton, a former resident of this town was shot and killed by a saloon keeper in Newton, Montana. Kenmare - the local society of Equity purchased a car load of dried fruit for distribution among its membership. Buffalo Springs - Otto Staffrud of this place recently lost $12.00 in a confidence game played on him in LaCrosse. New Rockford - some of our businessmen have opened a new bank at Bremen on the proposed line of the Great Northern cutoff. Souris - a bad explosion occurred in the theater of this place when the generator for the moving picture machine blew up. Washburn - the flour mill has shut down on account of the strike delaying a shipment of a carload of flour sacks ordered some time ago. Hettinger - three Bulgarians were killed in a collision between a work train and an extra freight, three miles east of here on the Milwaukee. Minot - the Northern Pacific has paid Mr. Torgrimson $4,000 for the loss of all of the toes on one foot in an accident at Columbus, Montana. Bowman - Anton Slatten died on the prairie with only a friend with him. He became sick while walking to his home and his companion was unable to carry him. Towner - McHenry County officials think they have the party that put rocks and iron in bundles for the threshing crews to run through the machines last fall. Minot - Elks of this city had one of their candidates, a Kenmare banker, stewing in jail for a couple of hours to which place he went on the strength of a bogus telegram. Devils Lake - Miss Mary Ulsted was found frozen near her home. It is thought she started to go to a neighbors during the recent storm and succumbed to the cold. Williston - nine hundred cords of willow wood will be used in riprapping the bank of the Missouri in this place. The citizens will furnish the willows and the government the stone. Fargo - On account of delays in getting some of the needed blanks completed the time for applications for positions as census enumerators has been extended to January 31. Bismarck - at a public meeting held in this city the citizens decided by a unanimous expression in favor of issuing bonds for the erection of a $50,000 city hall and fire station. Bottineau - over three hundred people gathered to do honor to William Stewart, one of the four early settlers that came here in 1883. He was presented with a gold headed cane. Lisbon - if an extension of the Milwaukee road is made to valley City it will cross Ransom County. In that event this town will use its utmost endeavors to have the line run through here. Englevale - Carey Benson who is on the trail of Daniel Gant was found near Ft. Sully, South Dakota, more dead than alive with the cold. He was taken to Ft. Sully, South Dakota where he was revived. He claimed to be only a short way behind Gant. Lidgerwood - Assistant Attorney General Zuger has made quite a cleaning up of blind pigs at Lidgerwood. Four of them were arraigned in district court, three of whom pleaded guilty and the fourth demanded a trail and was convicted. Bismarck - Commissioner of Agriculture Gilbreath, A.M. Baldwin of Cooperstown and others leave some time next week for an extended trip around the world. They will visit China, Japan and the different countries of Europe and will be gone about six months. The party will go west and take a steamer from San Francisco. Fargo - the trial of Andy Jones, the Rugby banker, in the federal court for embezzlement has closed and the jury found Jr. Jones guilty on fourteen counts of the indictment. The jury was out only four hours. The trial was closely followed by a large number of people and much interesting testimony was adduced. Some of it was to the effect that he knowingly took worthless notes and issued certificates of deposit which were afterward sold. LOCAL NEWS Mrs. Rank Barnes of Rock Lake is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Geo. Wilson. Mrs. Dave Farrell went to Rock Lake Monday to have her little girl's picture taken. Frank Murdick this week secured a fine English Pit pup through the agency of Tom Clifford. Wm. Haas went to Minneapolis Friday on business connected with the Gruber company. Supt. Conroy of the Gruber Co. came up Thursday on business returning Friday. William Maughan left today for points in Alberta. He intends to take up land either there or in Montana if he finds anything to suit, if not he intends to go on to the coast. The Whist Club held its regular session Tuesday evening and a most enjoyable evening was spent. Mrs. Tackey captured the lady's prize, a beautiful hat pin, which Mr. Derrig won the gentleman's prize, which was a unique tobacco receptacle. Miss Margaret Sande left Monday for Munich, where she has accepted a position with U.L. Burdick as stenographer. Miss Sande will be missed by a host of friends here. Rev. T.S. Brown of Rock Lake was calling on Rev. Tourtellotte the first of the week relative to circuit business. While here the pair of Rev. gentlemen paid The News office a pleasant call. Rev. Brown is a veteran at the art of manipulating the leaded messengers of thought that enlighten the world, which made his call all the more interesting. Mrs. Phillips and two sons visited in Rock Lake from Saturday until Monday. John Diggins can make that old suit look like new. Mr. Peter Nelson of Fargo was in town a few days this week on business connected with the Hansboro Mercantile and Investment Co. Mrs. Gilmore and the three little ones are off for a week's visit with friends near Rock Lake. In the mean time the editor, together with the two eldest children is keeping bachelor hall. SCHOOL NOTES Thursday. There is only half a school present due to the fact that diphtheria has entered town. Johnnie Walker and (??-unable to read microfilm) Weeden are down with it and the two families are quarantined. The school house was thoroughly fumigated Wednesday evening and all precaution is being taken to prevent the spread of the disease. Claire Wills has been absent from school the past week and he is reported ill. The high school examinations are over and the work of the second semester begun. Clara Olson took charge of Miss Weeden's room during her absence Wednesday afternoon. Seven children who have been absent from the primary room have recently returned. Deborah Sundt is back at school having spent her vacation at home. One of the school rigs upset a few mornings ago but no one was hurt. Mr. and Mrs. Prewitt have arrived at San Diego, California. ROCK LAKE NEWS L.W. Eikenbury had business in Cando the latter part of last week. Wm. and Mrs. Lawler were in Devils Lake from Saturday to Monday last for the purpose of consulting the doctor. Luther and Mrs. Rimel are spending a few days in Devils Lake. Rev. J.G. Moore, district superintendent will lecture on "Personal Experience in the Lahador", at the Lichty hall. Dr. Moore's ability as a lecturer should bring a large audience as well as the object of the lecture. Editor S.U Treadwell was a business visitor to Devils Lake Tuesday. Dr. Belfour had business in Cando on Tuesday. Sympathy is felt for Joe Davidson in his bad accident in our town. He is known here. Mr. J. Fielder is in Egeland attending her daughter who is ill at that place. DOINGS PAST AND PRESENT IN BRYAN TOWNSHIP Misses Lydia and Wilhelmina Geyer departed Monday, January 10 for Fargo where they will again resume their school work. Report says that they will be missed by more than the members of the family. Mrs. John Eckert is on the sick list. Buford Ayres is reported as laid up for the winter with rheumatism. Guy Bailey is visiting home folks in Indiana. The acreage in flax this year was small and very little has been sold. That in the bin is not for sale. Two dollars is no temptation. The flax in this township grades No. 1. John Eckerdt has some especially fine see flax - it was grown on the lots he purchased at the head of the lake and is free of all weed seed and wild oats. Mr. Peter Geyer departed January 10 for a trip into Arkansas, Nebraska and Colorado. Mrs. Jacob Eckerdt and sons Jacob and Conrad were callers at the home of John Eckerdt Tuesday. Carl Schootz and his phonograph are in demand these evenings. Carl is handy with the accordion at the dances and his services are always rendered in a very pleasant manner. New Years Eve there was a box supper and watch party at the schoolhouse - fifteen boxes brought $30.90. A little social dancing was indulged in during the evening. Most of the crowd at the school house New Years eve were obliged to remain there until noon the next day. Winter school at No. 1 is progressing nicely. The attendance is far better than was anticipated. The new Manuel Smith heating plant has proven successful so far; no sleepy children with this plant operated right. BIDS WANTED The board of Picton school district will receive sealed bids until noon February 14, 1910 for the transportation of children to and from Picton school, as follows: Route 1 - H. Halone, W.B. Underwood, C. Bisbee, G. Dale, J.O. Fernyhough, H. Hoever. Route 2 - A. J'Albert, T. J'Albert, H. Guilbert, L. Allard, J. Jarvis, W.L. Maxwell. Route 3 - A. McMaster, W. Gailfus, L. Turcotte, F. Jodoin. Route 4 - J. O'Donnell, M. Karvonen, J. Atkinson, J. Agarand, A. Pelto. Bids will be opened February 15th. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Successful bidders will be required to give a bond as required by law. By order of the board, Geo. Dale, Acting Clerk January 27, 1910 FATHER KENNEY DEAD After Brief Illness Father Kenney of Sacred Heart Church at Cando Passes Away News was received here Tuesday morning of the death of Father Edward Kenney, rector of the Sacred Heart Church at Cando, where for the past four years his congenial disposition and sympathetic nature endeared him not only to those to whom he ministered as a spiritual adviser, but to all with whom he became associated. His death came as a surprise to his congregation and friends. Only since Thursday had he been ill and Sunday morning he was much improved. During the afternoon, however, he was taken suddenly worse, and Monday night at 10:30 expired. He was one of the most prominent priests in North Dakota, having been connected with the church for nearly twenty-five years and was a close friend of the late Bishop Shanley. Father Kenney was born and raised in Waterford County, Ireland and received his education in Waterford College and prior to his removal to America, spent several years as a missionary in Australia. In 1885 he was assigned to the rectory of the church of St. John of Evangelist, at Grafton, which parish he presided over for about twenty years. He was nearly 58 years old at his death. The remains were taken to Chicago, where he has a sister, living for burial. LOCAL NEWS J.H. Quain of Cando is spending this week in town. Mr. Ashford and Miss Annie Cool came up from Rock Lake Saturday. If you have a house, barn, store, building or any other building you wish moved, see Frank Murdick. He'll do it without jack screws. Tom Parslow, who has been in Devils Lake for the past month undergoing medical treatment, returned Tuesday. Dr. Hamilton went to Rock Lake Friday night to attend Mrs. Elsberry who was taken suddenly ill while Dr. Balfour was absent. The Bank of Hansboro this week installed a new L.C. Smith typewriter and Frank Derrig has been wearing a pleasant smile ever since. Postmaster Wills this week received an additional section of combination lock boxes, which will add materially to his own convenience as well as the patrons of the office. Mrs. John Grove and daughter Madge, who have been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Smith, for the past month, returned to Minnesota Saturday, where they will prove up timber claims. Mrs. Grove is Mrs. Smith's mother. The public sale held by Mr. Harden Wednesday afternoon was well until Mr. Harden surmised that something was wrong and he placed reserve bids on the horses, which he later sold to Mr. Farrell. The other articles fully met the expectations of Mr. Harden. Las Monday, while Mr. Underwood, who is putting up ice for J.R. Wills, was coming into town with a heavy load of ice, the sleds sloughed sideways and Mr. Underwood, thinking it was about to upset, attempted to jump, but in doing so his foot became entangled in the lines and he was thrown on his face, bruising it badly. For the past week Haley's comet has been plainly visible in the western skies. A.W. VanOrder of Stevens Point, Wisconsin is visiting this week with his son, M.E. and family. F.D. Caineran of Grand Forks transacted business in town Tuesday afternoon and returned on Wednesday's train. Judge Mahood and E.H. Williams came up to attend the Woodmen meeting this evening. There is a large class to be initiated and a rousing meeting is anticipated. Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Orsborne of Cando are visiting this week with their daughter, Mrs. Fred Gray and family. They were also the guests of ye editor and wife for dinner today. Frank Robeson, the popular auctioneer was a caller at this office. Frank is one of those congenial fellows whom we are always glad to meet. He says he had a very good sale at Harden's place yesterday. Commissioner Reese was transacting business in town yesterday and called at this office. After looking over the plant he expressed the idea that it was the most complete in the county. This week Mr. Grimes placed in the hall four dozen new chairs, making 135 chairs in all. This will make it more comfortable for those who patronize the hall. Mr. Grimes intends to not only make his patrons as comfortable as possible, but is taking particular pains to secure the best grade of theatricals possible. Another thing he insists on in the hall during a performance, is perfect order. He will not tolerate any roudism. ADVERTISEMENT WILLS' DRAY LINE Light and Heavy Draying Phone 22 - Hansboro, North Dakota Mrs. Robert Lloyd came up from Devils Lake today to take in the masquerade ball tomorrow evening. Mrs. Johnson and Irma arrived from Michigan today and will take charge of Mr. Wills' restaurant soon. Wheat hauling is in line - many have hauled off most of their crop, while others are holding it until spring, when they expect to get $1.25 a bushel. Eugene McDougall is getting to be quite an expert photographer. Last summer while sojourning amid the Canadian Rockies, he secured a large number of views and as an experiment sent a film to the Eastman company to be enlarged. He received the enlarged picture this week and it's a beauty - 11x14, done in deep sepia brown and triple mounted. He is so well pleased with this one that he intends to have several others of the most interesting and picturesque spots in that part of the Rockies enlarged. ROCK LAKE NEWS Dr. Balfour had business in Munich on Friday last. Mrs. J. Fielder returned home Monday from Egeland. Cliff Shireman and Mrs. Shireman returned from Hope the latter part of the week. Mrs. A. Stearns visited in the neighborhood of Hansboro from Saturday until Monday. Mrs. Thompson and son are visiting at the home of Assistant Cashier H.R. Thompson of the National Bank. Mrs. Elsberry is very sick, it being feared that she will have to undergo an operation. She was taken to Devils Lake on Monday, begin accompanied by her husband. Mr. Carl Lapham received young bald headed eagle from the taxidermist on Friday which was shot in this district last fall. It is a beautiful specimen and mounted to the best advantage. The bank may soon look like a natural history museum if more specimens are added to the two unusual specimens already there. Harley Latham left for Grand Forks on Tuesday for the purpose of bringing his sister, Miss Verna, home while she is convalescing after her operation. Ed Huff's grandmother met with a painful accident last Friday, occasioned by falling on a snow bank. The injury received was to the back. Dr. Balfour was called in and expects the patient will soon be around again. Mr. Janke returned from Montana last week and is loud in his praise of the state. Max is not content to be well fixed in the matter of land himself. Having such ideas in his mind, he is making every effort court toward getting a contingent from this neighborhood to visit Great Falls, Montana. He seems to aspire to what might be called Rock Lake II. Good luck to ye Max. The Rev. J.G. Moore visited Rock Lake on one of his usual itineraries. On Saturday afternoon he met the official board and found matters from a business point of view in a satisfactory condition. In the evening he gave the lecture advertised to a very good audience. He discoursed on "Personal Experience in Labrador" for almost an hour and twenty minutes. He gave many incidents and experiences which are not read in books and these kind of things are calculated to enlarge one's mind and add to the stock of information. He also preached in the church on Sunday morning to an excellent audience, the church being almost filled. His discourse was upon "The Bible" being listened to with marked interest by all present. After the administration of the sacrament in which rite he was assisted by the local pastor. The service was greatly enjoyed by all present. Rev. Moore left for Hansboro in the afternoon being met on the road by Rev. O.E. Tourtellotte. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Adams - the commercial club is to be reorganized. Bismarck - the state high school examination for 1910 begins this week. Williston - a new bank has opened for business making five in all the town. Fairdale - steel fire escapes have been added to the equipment of the consolidated school. Valley City - the North Dakota congregational brotherhood will meet in this city February 15. Marmarth - this town is on the new survey for the proposed Northern Pacific cutoff through the badlands. Medford - the school in this place has been closed on account of the prevalence of scarlet fever. Casselton - the Casselton Creamery company has increased its capital stock from $6,000 to $10,000. Mandan - the commercial club is making an effort to secure the establishment of a woolen mill. Ruso - it is reported that the Johnson Land Company has purchased seventeen townsites along the Soo lines. Kermit - this town has a building boom on this winter and masons, carpenters and other mechanics are very busy. Fargo - the commercial clubs of this city and Duluth are discussing the question of an air lien to connect the two towns. Bathgate - large numbers of wolves are reported in this vicinity and parties of hunters are having great sport killing them. Williston - the Great Northern railroad company will erect a building here to display the products of the soil raised in this vicinity. Bismarck - Gov. Burke being in Washington and Lieut. Gov. Lewis in California, Secretary of State Blaisdell is governor pro tem. Bismarck - the city commission has ordered an election to vote on the proposition of issuing $50,000 of bonds for municipal improvements. Valley City - the merchants of this city organized a protective league and will compile a rating of the buyers of the town for their mutual protection. Devils Lake - in a contest case the department of the interior decided that a postmaster did not actually have to live on the land to secure a patent. Grafton - the disease that will be made by the attorneys of Frank Miki, charged with murdering his wife and son will be insanity. This might explain his actions. Forman - The Sargent County commissioners will call a special election for March 22 to vote on a proposition for bonding the county for $50,000 to build a new court house. Towner - the blacksmiths of the town met in combat and one hit the other over the head with the cells from a dry battery. The sheriff helped to straighten out the matter. Fargo - Ex-Governor E.Y. Sarles says the railroad accommodations from this town to Duluth are fierce and that it is a case where the railroad is giving Duluth the short end of the deal. Grand Forks - a young man who sole a diamond stick pin just as a joke got out of the matter by paying $25 fine and by the hoser not wanting to say long enough to prosecute the case. Grand Forks - a good many of the grain elevators over the state are full up as a result of the strenuosity of the farmers in hauling grain during the mild weather and the inability of the railroads to haul grain out as fast as it is hauled in. Edgely - a crew of Northern Pacific surveyors are now quartered in this town. The survey on the extension runs due west until Linton is reached when it turns to the north and crosses the Missouri at a point not yet named. Devils Lake - now that this city has secured a fine Carnegie library the ladies library club of that city will be made the Twentieth Century club and its energies which have been devoted to securing the library will be directed in other channels. Fargo - representative Hanna and Gronna had a hearing before the rivers and harbors committee Wednesday on the provision directing a survey of the Red River of the North with a view to relieving flood conditions. It looks as though the survey might be authorized. Fargo - just as Mike H. Zaber, a pool room proprietor was about to enter a plea of guilty to assault and battery before Judge Ryan his alleged victim being Robert Hallis. The latter astonished the court by exclaiming "he isn't the man who struck me at all". Then Mr. Zaher concluded that maybe he was mistaken and did not his Hallis with a billiard cue at all. The case was dismissed. SCHOOL NOTES Superintendent Gang visited all of the rooms today (Thursday) afternoon. A great many children are still absent. The diphtheria scare seems to be over and we trust that all of the absentees will return soon. Aletha Weeden is reported quite well and Johnnie Walker has been seen out of doors. Pupils of the high school had a short Robert Burns program on Tuesday morning. We asked the parents to aid the teachers in securing a more regular attendance. The following news items and articles are all transcribed from the Hansboro News newspaper. The items included in this file were published between February 1, 1910 and February 28, 1910. North Dakota State Historical Society microfilm numbers 09491 Transcribed May, 2000 by: Mary Lindbo, mjlindbo@msn.com Note: when searching for names in this text, I recommend using various spellings of a surname. I noticed during the transcription that some names were not spelled the same throughout. Since many of the names were not familiar to me, I typed them exactly as they were published. February 3, 1910 WHIST Tuesday evening the Whist Club held their regular session and a good representation was present. It is not customary for a country editor to miss an opportunity to eat and after putting in the evening in his sanctum sanctorum strolled up to the hall just in time to get in on those dainty refreshments which were served by Miss Edna Murdick and Mrs. Crum, the committee, and to take Mr. Crum's hand at the head table long enough to lose the game that rendered Miss Sorenson the winner of the ladies prize and Mr. Chas. Blackorby a tie with Mr. McDougall and Mr. Blackburn. These three gentlemen cut the cards and Mr. Blackorby won the prize which was a neat bronzed ink well. Miss Sorenson's prize was a box of bon bons. The entertainment committee for the next meeting are Mrs. Worsley and Mrs. Gilmore. The prizes will be for the winning lady, a life sized bottle of Palmers Perfumes which are the best on earth and for sale by Blackburn & Worsley and for the winning gentleman a life subscription to the News which is the best paper in North Dakota. Refreshments will consist of sauerkraut and wienerwurst, Limburger cheese and onions with crabapple cider for a wash. LOCAL NEWS Jack Lindner was in town from Rock Lake Tuesday. S.F. Ray of Perth was seen on our streets this morning. Dave Blackburn is taking in the auto show at Grand Forks this week. Yesterday was ground hog's day and he certainly saw his shadow, as the sun shone bright most all day. Messrs. Jas. Blackorby and Hugh Lymburn are in the twin cities on business this week. W.H. Cauthers and family visited with Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Dawson near Rolla, Sunday. J.O. Fernyhough is in Valley City making arrangements to bring his daughter, Miss Laura, who is ill home. Mrs. N.J. Johnson took charge of the post office café last Saturday. Mr. Johnson will arrive from Michigan in about a month. Mr. and Mrs. B.L. Thomas departed Tuesday, Mr. Thomas to Borup, Minnesota for a weeks' visit with friends and Mrs. Thomas to Cando to visit with friends and relatives. Friends of Joe Davidson, who is in the hospital at Devils Lake, this week subscribed about $60 to assist in paying his hospital bill. Mr. Murdick went to the Lake Tuesday with the money. He reports that Joe is getting along nicely. Peter Nelson of the Hansboro Mercantile and Investment Co., who has been here for the past week or so went to Grand Forks Monday to meet a brother there and together they will go to Fargo where Mr. Nelson's home is. Relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson remembered them on Saturday evening with a pleasant surprise party, the occasion being Mr. Wilson's 73rd birthday and the 47th anniversary of their wedding day. The party was what might be termed a family party even though it was a surprise. Those outside of the family present were Rev. and Mrs. Tourtellotte and Mr. and Mrs. Blackburn. A very pleasant time was spent by all present. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson received several tokens of remembrance on the occasion. Miss M.E. Locke of Webster came up Friday for the Masquerade and visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Farrell until Tuesday. Rev. and Mrs. Tourtellotte entertained Mrs. A. Blackorby, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford and Mr. W.G. Blackorby and wife Tuesday evening. Frank Sullivan who was employed by Contractor McKee here last summer was killed in the lumber woods of Minnesota recently. The Ladies of the M.E. Church are contemplating putting a bell in the belfry in the near future. Mrs. Robt. Lloyd, who has been visiting with her mother, Mrs. N.J. Johnson this week has been quite ill with tonsillitis. Roger Gruber who has been taking a vacation of ten days in the cities is expected home Monday. The masquerade given by the R.N.A. Lodge last Friday evening was largely attended, some 60 tickets being sold. At an early hour the merry makers began to arrive and by ten o'clock the hall was filled to its capacity with masked dancers and spectators. When the masks were removed it was found the Billy Byrne had won the first prize for the best impersonation of character and Miss Josaphine Robinson of Cartwright first ladies character prize. Miss Robinson represented an Indian maiden and Mr. Bryne his satanic majesty. Mr. harry Asplin received the prize for the most comic character, which was that of a typical Dutchman. The affair netted the lodge about $25.00. DOINGS PAST AND PRESENT IN BRYAN TOWNSHIP Walter and Kenneth Krom and father were callers on Buforn Ayres Friday evening. Pauline, Frances and Adella Ayres were out of school the past week suffering with sore throats. Within a few days Mr. Murphy's gasoline outfit will be in first class working order again. There will be a social dance at John Eckert Sr.'s Tuesday evening, February 1. Jacob Eckert and wife and Albert Buchholz were callers at the John Eckert home Sunday. Buford Ayers remains about the same, the rheumatism is causing him a great deal of pain especially in his neck. There is a dance scheduled for Will Martin's place on Monday night, February 7. You may be assured of a good time at Will's place. J.P. Pettit, wife and family, J.O. Carter, wife and family, Cleve Sheron, wife and daughter, Misses Amelia and Pauline Eckert, Fred Crossland and J.E. Weinberg were callers on Buford Ayres Sunday. SCHOOL NOTES Mary Lawler is sick with a cold. Irma Johnson is again enrolled in the sixth grade. Marie Boise is absent being away on a visit with her mamma. This week ends the fifth month of school. The monthly tests will be part of the program. The children's report cards should be carefully noted by parents and if the work of the pupil is unsatisfactory, it would be well for the parents to consult with the teacher and try to remedy the deficient work. Sometimes a frank talk with a child's teacher will explain and clear up a number of difficulties. All the children are back at school this week, some having been out nearly two weeks on account of diphtheria. This is the month of birthdays, holidays and programs. It is one of the busiest of the school year. Ruth Disher is expected back in the near future and will take up her school duties again. ROCK LAKE NEWS Mr. D.W. Boyd left town on a visit Wednesday. Mrs. W. Lawler is in Devils Lake for medical treatment. Tom Elsberry had business in Cando Monday, returning Wednesday. Clarence Smith of Hansboro was in Rock Lake the latter part of the week. Otto Johnson left Rock Lake on Monday last on a business trip to Canada. Mr. Stone, the new R.F.D. No. 1 man commenced his duties on February 2nd. Tom Best returned home the latter part of last week from his trip west. Verna Latham returned home from Grand Forks on Saturday last. She is improving rapidly we are glad to state. Her brother Harley accompanied her. Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Huff and Eva returned home from Indiana on Monday of this week. While away both Mr. Huff and Eva were treated for catarrh. Both are better. All enjoyed their visit to North Manchester. On Monday, January 31, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Huff returned to Rock Lake. While away Mrs. Huff underwent an operation at Ann Arbor. She is getting over the effects of this very nicely. With the exception of the operation they had a very pleasant time while away. ADVERTISEMENT THE NEW STORE Fine Line of Fresh Fruit, Confectionery, Cigars, Tobacco, Nuts and Stationery Always On Hand J.R. Wills, Prop. - Hansboro, North Dakota February 10, 1910 MISS SORENSON FOR SUPERINTENDENT Principal of the Hansboro Schools Is A Candidate for County Superintendent of Schools We take great pleasure in announcing to our readers the candidacy of Miss Mamie Sorenson, principal of the Hansboro schools, for the office of County Superintendent. While Miss Sorenson has been urged for some time by her friends to make the run, it was not until the first of this week that she made up her mind to do so. During her three years work in this county she has not only shown herself to be an educator of rare ability, but a lady possessed of a strong personality and an enviable character. Miss Sorenson is of Norwegian parentage, her parents; however were also born and raised in this country. She was born in St. Ansgar, Iowa in 1881 and when a mere child her parents moved to Buxton, North Dakota where the family have since resided. She is thoroughly acquainted the needs and system of educational work in the state having been educated in the country schools and the State Normal School at Mayville, North Dakota. Her experience as an educator covers rural, graded and high school work. After her experience in the rural schools of Traill County, she took her normal course at Mayville, graduating in June 1903. The next fall she went to Lidgerwood, North Dakota as assistant principal in the high school which is one of the first-class high schools of the state. The next year she taught the third grade of the Larimore schools, followed by a year's work in the eighth grade. She has now served three years as principal of the Hansboro schools. Miss Sorenson has a life certificate valid in this state. Such certificates are only issued after the applicant has taught three successful years after receiving a normal diploma. DEVILS LAKE MAN SUICIDES At about 8 o'clock Tuesday morning, Thomas Thorson, Ramsey County's Clerk of Court, entered his barn and after removing his collar, necktie, coat and hat and carefully laying them in the manger, with a razor succeeded after several attempts in cutting his own throat. His body was discovered about 5 o'clock in the afternoon by Sheriff Belford, J.F. McLean and J.H. Rutten. Friends of Mr. Thorson had noticed for several days that he was acting queerly, and when he left his home in the morning and failed to return at noon, a search was immediately instituted with the above results. Mr. Thorson was about 50 years of age and for some time had been in poor health and it is thought this temporarily turned his mind. He leaves a wife, who is now in California for her health and two daughters, one of whom is with her mother, the other at home. CUPID BUSY AT ROCK LAKE Three Rock Lake Couples Fall Victims of His Unerring Archery Last Week. Cupid has been busy of late in our burg. Three weddings in one week is a fairly good record. We do not mean to say that all took place here - what we mean is all the contracting parties have had to do with our village life in one capacity or another. The popular cashier of the Farmers State Bank, Mr. H.B. Gray and Miss Balfour of Hannah, were the first couple to fall under the spell of the little fellow, Cupid. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's parents at Hannah. After the ceremony the happy couple left on a honeymoon trip to the home of the bridegroom in Pennsylvania. We wish them all happiness. Another couple to launch out upon the matrimonial sea were James Arid and Miss Beekly. Mr. Aird has been driving the mail wagon until recently, but now he and his wife are running the restaurant in the village. The ceremony took place in Cando. We wish these young people a happy life. Friday, the 4th saw a third wedding of the week and this took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Elsberry. The contracting parties were Frank L. Palmer and Vernie L. Cavinee. The ceremony took place in the evening and a large number of friends were present. Mr. Elsberry gave the bride away, the ring ceremony being used. At the conclusion of the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Palmer were congratulated by the friends and bidden God-speed their married left. Miss Mahood, Cando played the wedding march as well as playing appropriate music throughout the ceremony. This was a pleasing innovation. An excellent supper was served by Mr. and Mrs. Elsberry who were host and hostess. The table was appropriately decorated, each guest having a cupid arrow to carry home with them as a memento of the pleasant and auspicious gathering. We wish them every happiness in life. ROCK LAKE NEWS Verna Lathen has returned to Grand Forks to continue her studies in the music school. Prices ruled high at the C.E. Wells sale on Tuesday. One might have imagined when over $60 was paid for cows, that it was for horses rather than for animals of the bovine order. Fred Lindsay secured the contract to lay the plank on the bricks at the north end of town and has completed the work. We understand that John Fielder resigned from the school board on Tuesday. We are sorry, John. HAMMERLY FOR CLERK OF COURT Is One of the Latest Political Announcements to be Added to Our Growing List. Among our political announcements this week will be found that of Henry Hammerly for the office of Clerk of Court to succeed himself. Having a personal acquaintance with Mr. Hammerly and his family, and also having made several visits to the office of the Clerk of Court, we are in a position to know something of his character and also of his ability to conduct the affairs of his office in a thorough and businesslike manner and we have no hesitancy in making the assertion that it would be hard to pick a candidate for that office possessing the ability and integrity of the present incumbent. Mr. Hammerly asks for a second term on the merits of his first and invites the most thorough investigation of his office to prove his claims. During his present term he has given his undivided attention to the affairs of the office, and if you had business to transact in his office, you would always find him there during office hours and your interests properly looked after. Mr. Hammerly needs the office not from a financial standpoint, for his capabilities render him able to make as much money in other lines, but it is hard for him to find a position that offers him the opportunity to give his invalid wife the care she needs that his present position offers. MRS. LYMAN FOR SUPERINTENDENT. This week we publish the announcement of Mrs. Frankie Lyman for County Superintendent. Mrs. Lyman is a woman of ability and possesses a host of friends in her home town and especially among the fraternal societies to which she belongs. She will undoubtedly make a strong race. LOCAL NEWS Chris Orton has a man at work digging the cellar for his new house. M.E. VanOrder is confined to his home with an attach of rheumatism. Roger Gruber returned yesterday. He says he had a swell time in the cities. Miss Edna Wilson is taking a vacation from the telephone office this week and visiting in the country. Mrs. Mary Wells and son from South Dakota are visiting with her sister, Mrs. L.W. Boise. Theses two sisters had not met for eighteen years until last week, when Mrs. Boise learned that her sister was visiting relatives near St. John, went to see her. George Sutherland returned Monday from a week's trip to Fargo and Grand Forks, where he went to attend the auto shows. Contractor McKee and his crew are busy constructing an addition of four sleeping rooms to the Murdick Hotel. Jon Brown and Harry Knight left Monday for Mr. Knight's cattle ranch up in Canada. John expects to prospect a little for a location. Chris Olson finished filling Blackburn & Worsley's ice house Tuesday. He put in about 40 tons and did an excellent job of packing. J.R. Wills purchased that bum light plant of Chris Orton's and has installed it in connection with his own and now has the finest lights in town. Chris is getting a new system for his pool room. The Hansboro Hardware and Implement Co. are making preparations for a large shipment of implements which are expected to arrive about the 20th. They have let the contract for a large machine shed. The new firm start out in a promising way and if energy and push count for anything they will do a flourishing business. CAN'T GET BODIES From Cherry Mine - Blockaded Runway Hinders Work of Rescuers Cherry, Illinois - February 3 - After three days of incessant labor, only 400 feet of the many miles of underground passages of the St. Paul mine are open and it is problematical as to when the 167 bodies can be brought to the surface. Every effort is being made to clear the runway from the main shaft to the air pit. This object may be accomplished by tonight and then a search for the bodies can be made and the corpses discovered yesterday can be removed. An inspection of the cleared portion of the second level today showed that from the bottom of the main shaft, 3350 feet westward for 250 feet, the principal road is in good shape. Some of the heavy timbers near the shaft are charred but are solid. The chief passage to the east is walled up. Behind this wall is a smoldering fire. In back of the fire lie about 100 dead miners as they fell on November 13, when the flames started. WIPES OUT FAMILY Father Sick and Helpless With Typhoid Fever Pittsburg, February 4 - An entire family was practically exterminated early today when a kerosene lamp exploded, wrecking the home of Andrew Pacie in Walls, a suburb. Pacie, 28 years old, was lying in bed with typhoid fever while his wife was in another room with a four-day old baby. A lamp in the mother's room burned too low and exploded. The scattered oil ignited the furnishings of the room. In her frantic efforts to rescue the child and helpless husband, Mrs. Pacie was fatally burned. The child received the full force of the explosion, the flaming oil making the tiny baby a mass of burns. The infant will die. Pacie, unable to rise from his sick bed, watched the flames approach and was not rescued until the bed clothes had caught fire. He cannot live, as his condition was dangerous even before the explosion. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Belfield - a company of farmers will erect an elevator. Devils Lake - the hospital at this place is taxed to its limit. Lakota - the suspended Peoples Bank may not be reopened. Newburg - the new town hall was opened with a play and a dance. Williston - a movement is on foot for the organization of a Y.M.C.A. Lankin - the Presbyterians will erect a temple to cost $10,000 to $15,000. Beach - this town is now in the classified list of high schools of the state. Noonan - the new Travelers Hotel was duly opened with the customary feast. Lidgerwood - the boys of this town will organize a brass band of twenty pieces. Rugby - Frank A. Moline who poisoned his father has made a full confession. Grano - A dog poisoner is active and many owners of canines would be glad to find him. Fargo - the fire department has purchased an aerial truck for use in fighting fires. Stanley - the first election Stanley has held. There was a warm fight over the town offices. Williston - another special election has been called to vote on a proposed issue of $50,000 bonds. Minnewaukan - G.C. Christianson, president of the bank at this place died of Bright's disease. Rugby - the Flickertail Linen Co. has ordered machinery and will begin the manufacture of linen. Grand Forks - a stand pipe of the Great Northern broke recently and flooded some of the streets. Mott - the baseball players have organized for the coming season with the best ball team on the slope. Bowman - Thomas J. Hill, living near Black Butte, was killed by gas while engaged in digging a well. Jamestown - W.R. Black, state humane officer, will try and organize humane societies in various cities. Harvey - spinal meningitis has claimed two victims and there are a number of other cases reported. Carrington - the first load of corn ever weighed for sale in this county was recently brought into a local company. Grand Forks - the first automobile show was a grand success and more than realized the expectations of the promoters. Devils Lake - a new wholesale piano house has been opened this city and is making a strong bid for business in the state. Drayton - while conversing with her cousin, Mrs. Jane Crowder of this place was suddenly taken ill and died. She was 80 years old. Fargo - attorney Purchase of Beach was taken before the insanity commission while in town. He was left in the care of a physician. Dickinson - Rev. J.W. Brown recently resigned the pastorate of the First Congregational Church to engage in the laundry business. Minot - coasting is now a favorite pastime in this city. The half mile trip down the big hill near town is made in forty seven seconds. Lisbon - a couple of boys with box kites made a sensation in town over the appearance of supposed airships until the string was discovered. Souris - the farmers cooperative company will build or buy an elevator and establish a lumber yard and perhaps other lines of business. Fargo - Andy Jones, the convicted bank wrecker, left for the federal prison in charge of U.S. Marshalls. He could not perfect an appeal bond. Walhalla - the Methodist Church burned to the ground. The fire was discovered by two girls who were on their was to Sunday School. It is thought to have caught fire from an overheated stove. Minot - coal dealers of this city will petition the council to put a license on the sale of coal, designed to cover the farmers who bring the same to town for sale. The dealers want to keep a uniform price. Carpio - this town had a bad fire and lot one of its general stores with a loss of $10,000 and insurance to the amount of $5,000. It was with difficulty that the fire was kept from spreading to other buildings. Bismarck - George Miller, a convict at the penitentiary, committed suicide by hanging while in solitary confinement. He had given the prison authorities much trouble and was incarcerated for manslaughter. Carrington - the meteor that recently fell on the Mowery farm near here may prove a valuable piece of property judging from the offers that have been made for it. It fell with such force that it buried itself seven feet in the ground. Minot - a writ of mandamus was sworn out before Judge Goss by state's attorney Linde of Mountrail County compelling the Ward County commissioners to show cause why settlement should not be made between the two counties over the points now in dispute. Max - Deputy Sheriff, a deputy sheriff from McLean County, was arrested, charged with assault on Mrs. Mary Sanbor, a Russian woman living near here. It is claimed that when the officer when to the Sanbor farm to serve a paper he knocked the woman down. SCHOOL NOTES The drawing classes are making valentines. Most of the children have had colds and coughs. Francis Browne was absent Monday and Tuesday. Rita Gilmore is absent and is reported sick. Penny Orton has been ill for a few days but is getting better. The high school is to have a period for current events on Friday morning. The English III class is now studying Scott's Ivanhoe, Alice Sundt, the class artist, sketched "The Castle of Torquilstone". Like all of her work, it is very good. Miss Steenson's room is very much interested in spelling. Ruth Brown still leads the class, her mark for the month being 99. She missed one work during the whole month. These neither absent or tardy for January are as follows: Mabel Olson, Lempi Maki, Hattie Pound, Elderedge Farrell, Lynch Leftwich, Adelbert Weeden, Myrtle Weeden, Clara Olson, Linus Sande, Leland Pound, Reuel Sande and Grace Tribble. DOINGS PAST AND PRESENT IN BRYAN TOWNSHIP The Geyer children are again in school. Quite a little grain is on the road to market these days. Albert Buchholz was visiting Jacob Eckert's Sunday. Mr. Stone, the new rural carrier is slow, but we have hopes he will make good. The social gathering and dance at John Eckert Sr.'s was well attended and enjoyed. Jos. Kronesh, Albert Buchholz, J. E. Weinberg, were business callers in Rock Lake Saturday. Wm. Rombach is laid up with rheumatism. He is reported as doing as well as could be expected. A social gathering was enjoyed by quite a number of our good people at the school house Friday night. Some of the patrons of school No. 2 would like to have it opened earlier than usual. The school board hope to have competent teachers in charge of the schools this season. February 18, 1910 THE BAND CONCERT Concert and Basket Social Monday Evening was not a Howling Financial Success Although the affair had been thoroughly advertised, the concert, basket social and dance given by the Hansboro Concert Band Monday evening was very poorly attended and from a financial standpoint did not turn out as well as it should have done. This was probably due to the fact that the day had been bitterly cold with a disagreeable wind blowing and promised to be a severe night. This kept a great many of the country people who had intended to from coming. However, those who did attend were not disappointed and had the pleasure of listening to some fine selections by the band, following which the baskets, some twenty or more excellent ones were sold at auction and brought good prices. After the contents of the baskets had been investigated the lovers of the terpsichorean art were given an opportunity to enjoy themselves for a few hours, the band orchestra furnishing excellent music the while. At two o'clock the company dispersed feeling that the evening had been pleasantly and profitably spent, and that the members of the band are doing more than their share toward maintaining a good musical organization for the town. This is the second time since the band has been reorganized that they have attempted to give a public entertainment to raise some much needed funds, and both times the receipts have been very small. The New Years ball netted about $25, while the gross receipts Monday was only about $35. Of this amount the major portion came out of the pockets of the band boys. This has had a tendency to discourage some of the boys and many of them feel that the citizens do not properly appreciate their efforts. It certainly would have created a better feeling if the town people would have come out and encouraged the boys with their presence. Few towns the size of Hansboro can boast of as good a bunch of musical talent and all that is needed is a little encouragement to have a band that will be a credit to the town - so the next time they give a public entertainment make it your point to boost. It is your duty to do so - it is to your interest to do so - it is to the interest of the town for you to do so. LOCAL NEWS J.H. Brooks left the first of the week for a visit to the old home in Missouri. Mrs. Tourtellotte is having a siege of rheumatism this week. Trouble never comes single-handed. C.E. Blackorby made a business trip to Cando Monday, returning Wednesday. Bob Long returned today from a visit of a couple of months in his home state of Missouri. Dr. Hamilton was called Monday to the home of Tom Cox to attend their infant son, who was threatened with bronchial pneumonia. Wm. Hoffstead, traveling representative of the Grand Forks Evening Times made us a pleasant call today. Frank Graybill sold his farm near Perth to C.E. Blackorby and purchased the Frank Ray half-section south of town. His many friends here will be glad to hear that Frank is coming back to this vicinity. Tom Moore sold his farm the last of the week to C.E. Blackorby and will have a public sale of his personal property about the fifth of March. After his business is settled up he will take up his abode in his home state of Virginia. He will have a large amount of stock and machinery to dispose of and if you are need of anything in that line watch for his bills and ad in The News. The school board is considering the matter of putting fire escapes on the school house and it is likely that something will be done at once. This is a step in the right direction. Heretofore the school house has not complied with the requirements of law in this respect. Commissioners Cunningham and Reese returned Monday from Grand Forks whither they went to attend the annual meeting of the State Association of Commissioners. They report an interesting meeting and a large attendance. Miss Edna Wilson was the victim of a painful accident last Friday. While visiting at the country home of Robt. McCauley she attempted to ride a fractious horse with the result that the animal became unmanageable when about a mile from the barn and made a run for it. Edna hung to the horse until it was about to enter the barn, when she attempted to dismount while the horse was running. She was thrown violently to the ground in such a manner that the flesh of her left wrist was torn from the bones. At this writing, however, Miss Edna is again able to be about again, and next week her familiar "hello" will be heard at the central office. SCHOOL NOTES Miss Youngquist's room has some pretty new decorations. Several children are still sick with colds and are absent from school. The school is to enjoy a holiday next Tuesday it being George Washington's birthday. Miss Steenson and Miss Weeden will give a Washington program in Miss Steenson's room on Monday afternoon. Miss Weeden entertained the other teachers last Monday after school. She served a "valentine" luncheon and they all spent a merry hour chatting. It was an innovation in the "teachers' meeting". NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Minot - Chief of Police Hyland has resigned. Lostwood - this enterprising town will have a bank. Beach - fire protection for this town is being urged. Adams - this city is securing its ice supply from Duluth. Jud - John Smith had a narrow escape from asphyxiation in a well he was drilling. Cleveland - the new public school building was dedicated with appropriate exercise. Dickinson - one of the largest automobile garages in the state will be opened here. Edinburg - the Walsh County law and order league has been organized at this place. Bismarck - the commercial club is agitating a meeting for the "dry farmers" of the state. Fargo - the North Dakota Editorial association had a most successful meeting in this city. Jamestown - a new building will be erected at the hospital for the use of tuberculosis patients. Lidgerwood - the flour mill is asking an electric light franchise and promise a continuous service. Grafton - Archie Cameron, a farmer, dropped dead while attending an auction sale at Auburn. Leavenworth - Andy Jones, the Rugby band wrecker has drawn chambermaid's work in a hotel. Lostwood - the Mountrail County State Bank has been started here with a capitalization of $10,000. Milton - the gasoline street lighting plant has been taken out. It was put in on a guaranty last fall. Ryder - this town is congratulating itself that it is on the line of the proposed Ayr-Williston extension. Binford - baseball enthusiasts have subscribed money enough to insure a ball team for the coming season. Edgeley - two farmers' elevator companies have organized in this county, one in town and the other in Medberry. Dickinson - the Horse Sales Company bought a bunch of 400 horses from one of the ranches near here for $50,000. Sarles - the citizens of this town are offering a reward of $300 for the arrest and conviction of a dog poisoner. Fargo - a drunken woman set fire to the city jail and but for the prompt discovery, woman and jail alike would have burned. Driscoll - the Metcalf Multiplane Company has been organized at this place for the purpose of manufacturing airships. Fargo - ten of the striking switchmen have returned to work. Forty-two went out at this city, Moorhead and Dilworth. Grand Forks - the county commissioners of the state held their annual meeting in this city. Over 200 were in attendance. Bismarck - Myron W. Kent will not sign a petition for his pardon, saying he is innocent of the crime for which he is imprisoned. Westhope - the gas company has struck another gas well on the Link farm near town that has a larger flow than the first well. Bismarck - the attorney general has given an opinion that the school and university lands that contain coal cannot be leased by the state. Bismarck - the 4 year old son of Barney Burbage, a drayman, met his death by falling off a wagon and the wheels running over him. Jamestown - this city may enjoy a sermon by "Billy" Surday on his way to the coast where he goes to conduct a series of revival meetings. Williston - plans have been perfected for the beautiful James Memorial Library and work will commence in the spring. It will cost $25,000. Leipzig - Samuel Brunsch, a homesteader near here has ten thousand forest trees and hundreds of plum and walnut trees growing on his claim. Fargo - the state W.C.T.U. will observe the week of February 17 as membership week in honor of Frances Willard whose birth was on that date. Lincoln - there was a mass meeting of the farmers at this place to discuss a permanent county seat for Sheridan. Lincoln seems to be favored. Valley City - a fourteen foot coasting sled jumped the track and bumped a telephone pole. Eight young men were stunned, but not seriously injured. Bismarck - a decision was handed down by the Supreme Court by which Robert H. Noah, the self confessed murderer from Ward County gets a new trial. Washington - Ormsby McHarg has been appointed to a position where he represents the five tribes of the Choctaw nation at a salary of $12,000 a year and expenses. Milton - the special election was a quiet affair. All propositions received a favorable vote and now bonds will be issued for the much needed municipal improvements. Carrington - Ralph Miller has purchased the meteor that recently fell near here and has put the same on exhibition. He is yet undecided as to its final disposition. Westhope - the price of natural gas has been fixed at 5 cents for the winter months and 50 cents for the summer months by the gas company and there is a large patronage. NORTH DAKOTA EDITOR MISSING Maxbass - Editor W.A. Myers, of the Russell Sentinel, has been missing from his home since January 7. He has last seen in this city and supposedly left here for Russell. It has been learned, however, that he continued on to Towner and from there no trace of him can be found, although every effort by friends and relatives has been made to locate him. He had considerable money on his person when last seen. He is a man about 5 feet 8 inches in height, weighs 195 pounds, is dark complexioned, carried a cane at all times and has a decided limp. ROCK LAKE NEWS D.Foley made a trip to Cando on Thursday of last week, spending some time with his sister, who resides there. He is back again at the old stand, having returned Monday morning. C.E. Wells left for Keenan, California the latter part of last week, after the sale of Tuesday, the 8th. Kennan is the point he will make first, but is not quite certain he will locate there at present. Fred H. Lindsay left for Ridgeville, Canada on Monday last, for the purpose of constructing a house at that point. He took a crew of men with him, going by way of the Soo from Egeland. George Metcalf, John Lines and Harley Latham were his crew for the present. The Yeager Bros. had a pleasant surprise sprung on them the last of the week, when their mother made them a visit. She came from near Muscatine, Iowa. Mr. Mikkelson, of the Farmers Grain Co. was in town Monday looking after the business interests of the firm. Mr. and Mrs. J. Lindsay entertained Prof. H.O. Brenseth, Miss Lennon, Miss Shiveley and Miss Murdick on Thursday evening of last week. Word has been received here that the sister of Will Rutt, on account of whose indifferent health, he went home, has died. We are sorry. February 25, 1910 GARAGE FOR HANSBORO A.Blackorby Will Erect New One in the Spring - Has Car Load of Autos on the Way. A.Blackorby returned from his visit with relatives and friends at Elsberry, Missouri and other points south Tuesday. He reports having spent a pleasant winter and is in the pink of condition for the big season's work which he has planned. Mr. Blackorby intends to erect a large automobile garage on the lots just west of Dr. Hamilton's office as soon as weather conditions will permit. The building will be 30x60 feet and perhaps larger if a satisfactory understanding can be reached with the lodges, a hall will be constructed above the garage. He has a car load of Ford automobiles on the way which will arrive sometime in March. BUSINESS CHANGE The R.E. Rognas General Store Sold This Week to George Olson of Starkweather While the deal is not yet fully completed, we are informed from a reliable source that R.E. Rognas has disposed of his large general store here to Mr. George Olson of Starkweather. Mr. Rognas has done a nice business here and is not selling because he is not satisfied with his investment, but his interests at Rolla occupy about all of his time and his manager here, Mr. Lambert, is anxious to be nearer home, and after the deal is completed will return to Rolla and assist Mr. Rognas in the management of his store there. During his stay here as manager of the Rognas store, Mr. Lambert has made many warm friends who will be sorry to know that he is soon to leave us. He is a young man of excellent character and is a thoroughly competent manager and has won the confidence of his patrons by strict integrity and honest business methods. The best wishes of his friends will follow him. Mr. Olson is at present interest with the Sather Company at Starkweather. He will move his family here as soon as suitable quarters can be obtained. LOCAL NEWS L.W. Boise is in Winnipeg this week on business. Jack Blackorby transacted business in Rolla yesterday. Cecil Armour was a business caller at our office today. Henry Halone from near Perth was a business visitor Monday. C.E. Blackorby made a business trip to Cando the first of the week. Frank Graybill of Perth was in town on business yesterday. R.E. Rognas has spent the better part of this week in Hansboro on business. Auditor Thompson of the Imperial Co. was in town on business the first of this week. Mrs. Walter Gailfus of Picton, visited with her sister, Mrs. Wilkinson a few days this week. Joe Davidson is expected back from the hospital at Devils Lake next week. The Ladies Aid will give an "At Home" entertainment in the church Monday evening. Proceeds to be added to the bell fund. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lawrence and family of Armourdale, visited at the J.R. Blackorby home near Elsberry last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. M. Lawler and Rev. and Mrs. Tourtellotte took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Laing on Thursday. Tom Rod is quite sick with pneumonia but is reported doing as well as could be expected. Miss Locke, a trained nurse from Devils Lake is taking care of him. At last evening's meeting of the M.W.A. it was determined to give a poverty ball on the evening of March 17. The committee on rules and regulations have not yet reported, but the rules and penalties will be published later. Other important matters were discussed. Messrs. Chas. Tribble. Wm. Wilson, Claude Lawrence and their families braved the cold last Sunday to attend the surprise given for Mrs. C.E. Shoemaker at Elsberry, the occasion in honor of her 48th birthday. All report a most pleasant time and wished Mrs. Shoemaker many happy returns of the day. Billy Byrne is much interested over the condition of Tom Rod's health, judging from the frequency of his calls at the Svan Olson home where Mr. Rod lies sick with pneumonia. Miss - ah, um well, everybody knows she's there. This week we publish the announcement of Fred Marknardt of Bisbee for the office of Sheriff of Towner County. Mr. Marknardt is a candidate for the democratic nomination. We have not the honor of an acquaintance with the gentleman, but from what information we have been able to gain, he is a most congenial fellow and will, if he wins out at the primaries make the republican nominee know he has been in a race at the general election next fall. SCHOOL NOTES One hundred and eighteen pupils have been enrolled up to the present date. Mr. Brenseth, principal of the Rock Lake schools, visited all of the rooms Monday morning. The Rock Lake school had its holiday on Monday instead of on Tuesday. The intermediate and grammar grades gave the following program in Miss Steenson's room Monday afternoon: America - School Recitation - Lillie Walker Recitation - Harry Tribble Recitation - Nina Tribble Reading - Rita Gilmore Boston Boys - 6th, 7th, 8th grade boys Song - 6th, 7th and 8th grades Recitation - Hattie Pound Recitation - Rose Gilmore Song - 3rd, 4th and 5th grades A Patriotic Exercise - both rooms Song - School The visitors for the program were: Messrs. Weeden and Tourtellotte, and Mesdames Weeden, Lawler, Weeden, Crum, Tourtellotte, Tribble, Farrell, Lymburn, Haas, Barber and Jennie Ghery. Rev. and Mrs. Tourtellotte, Mrs. Farrell, Mrs. Barber and Miss Youngquist visited two classes in the high school also. BRYAN TOWNSHIP Wm. Rombach is reported worse. Buford Ayres remains about the same. I.Grauff and family spent Sunday with his father-in-law, Peter Geyer. The guests at the home of Elmer Barker and wife Friday night were royally entertained and departed about daylight Saturday morning. The grippe is going the rounds. Those who are being entertained by it are Wm. Cunningham, Elmer Barker, Wm. Martin and family, Wm. Friske and a few others. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Berthold - a commercial club has been organized. Hamilton - a number of cases of scarlet fever are reported. Carrington - a farmers' institute will be held at this place March 12. Upham - a brass band of sixty-five pieces has been organized in this town. Medora - the Congregationalists have raised funds for a church edifice. Maxbass - no tidings have been received from W.A. Myers the missing editor. Moonan - the hotel at this place burned to the ground with the loss of one life. Fargo - the Manchester Biscuit Co. will erect a factory in this city in the near future. Northwood - the city fathers have planned the erection of a city hall at a cost of $6,000. Fargo - Colonel Plummer, an old time pioneer of this state, recently died in Maine. Lisbon - A.O. Paulson, the flying machine man promises to make good with his invention. Rugby - the new hospital had four cases of appendicitis as soon as its doors were opened. Rugby - five parties recently received sentences for the illegal sale of intoxicating liquor. Hebron - the output of the Hebron creamery for 1909 was 67,037 pounds of butter that sold for $11,452. Dickinson - this city will vote on the commission form of government at the coming spring election. Forman - the people of Sargent County will vote on a proposition to issue $50,000 bonds for courthouse purposes March 21. Ambrose - this town is now a busy one, being the nearest railroad station to the recently opened Rocky Boy lands in Montana. Fargo - the increase in the business of the post office for the past year was $1,000 per month in excess of the business of a year ago. Bowbells - this city has been rejoicing since it was declared that Burke County could organize. This town expects the county seat. Bowesmont - the sensation in the failure of the bank at this place is the arrest of Ralph C. Sowle, the cashier of the closed institution. Bismarck - the United States land office did a busy business during the recent storm. There were many cases of making proofs set for that period. Kenmare - the chicken industry promises well in this city, one merchant has sold forty thousand pounds of oyster shells for chicken feed. Cavalier - four persons were hurt by being thrown from a toboggan. Two young ladies were knocked unconscious and a young man had one of his limbs broken. Bismarck - the inventorying of the property of the penitentiary is proving a large job and it will be some time before the new warden is installed. Minot - four hundred forty-four teachers were engaged in teaching in Ward County and ten thousand pupils were in attendance at school this last quarter. Jamestown - an old law on the state book that has never been repealed, makes the teaching of humane care of animals obligatory in the public schools. Ellendale - the county commissioners purchased eleven lots in this town for a courthouse site. The building will be erected in the spring at a cost of $100,000. Washington - Representative Gronna's bill to allow a second homestead entry in certain cases, has been favorably reported for passage by the committee. Minot - the jury in the case of Kid Trailer, the Williams County man charged with horse stealing, brought in a verdict of guilty after being out fourteen hours. Sawyer - John Hayes, one of the Sawyer bank robbers, now in the penitentiary, is writing asking friends to help him get a pardon. He professes to be a reformed man. Westhope - the town has over 100 people paying an average of $4.35 for gas for cooking and heating. The capacity of the wells is several million cubic feet per day. Valley City - a local company has been formed to build an electric line from town to the new Northern Pacific station on the hill. The town will then try and have the through trains stopped there. Driscoll - the Metcalf Multiplane seems to be making good. The inventor claims it is superior to the Wright machine and that it will carry a number of passengers at the rate of 100 miles an hour. Fargo - John Doyle, a negro, was tried in district court for breaking into a Great Northern car. He told a straightforward story and the jury not only acquitted him but took up a collection for his benefit. Grand Forks - Mrs. Evanson of Michigan City had a narrow escape from being held up. A young man snatched her purse from her hand and started to run. She retained her grip on part of it and it came open and the money and draft dropped out. She gathered it up and called for help.