Towner County, ND, Hansboro News Newspaper published October 1, 1910 - December 31, 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 October 1, 1910 and December 31, 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 October 7, 1910 DILLON - PETERSON A pretty wedding took place at the home of John Wilson on Saturday evening, October 1, when Bertha Peterson and Ernest Dillon were united in the bonds of holy matrimony. The Rev. O.E. Tourtellotte conducted the ceremony and read the words which united them as husband and wife. Mary Lawler acted as bridesmaid and Ernest Lawler as the bridegroom's man. After the ceremony an excellent repast was enjoyed by the happy couple and the invited guests. There was quite a number of presents and several have been received, since the ceremony took place. The happy couple commence their new life in the village. We wish them every happiness and prosperity. LONG - CATO Miss Cato and George R. Long were married at Rolla on Wednesday, October 5. Miss Cato came from Elsberry, Missouri and taught school at Armourdale, near here., while G.R. Long was brought in this county. The happy couple have the best wishes of all. WE NOTICE: That for highway robbery, by the committal of which the thief became possessed of 61 cents, the thief was given fifteen years imprisonment, the judge, J.D. Smith, in passing sentence, commented thus: "No one who holds up people at night with a revolver can expect leniency from this court". That for stealing chickens at Mason City, Iowa, LeRoy Billings, 28 years of age, was given one of the stiffest sentences ever passed on a person for a minor offense. The sentence was ten years in the penitentiary. Judge Fellows passed sentence. That blind pigs were raided in Nelson County this week. These blind pigs seem as good natured as their porcine relatives. But why blind? We understand a pig must be laid upon its back before it is possible to look up. LOCAL NEWS Rev. O.E. Tourtellotte left on Monday morning for Bismarck for the purpose of attending the conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in this state. Del and myrtle Weeden left on Monday in order to take up their studies at the Normal School, Mayville. C.A. Weeden, their father, accompanied them to Mayville. Edith Wilson visited relatives at Rock Lake this week. C.E. Blackorby returned from his business trip to Grand Forks on Friday evening. Mrs. Hugh Lymburn was taken to the Winnipeg hospital on Monday last, her husband, Hugh Lymburn, accompanied her to Winnipeg but he returned home on Wednesday. C.R. Worsley and family returned home this week, after a very pleasant visit with the home folks in Ohio. The dance at the William Martin place on October 6 was well attended. All report a good time. Mrs. Carmichael, of Cando returned to her home today after visiting with friends for about a week. We learn that the nephew of Mrs. C.A. Weeden, while making preparation for this departure from home to take up a homestead in Montana recently was robbed of something near a hundred dollars. It is bad enough to rob those who have cash in plenty, but when the despicable cur who makes a business of robbery steals from the widow and orphan our contempt for such an one beggars description. DEATH OF AN OLD SETTLER Oliver Durocher, an old settler in the neighborhood, died in Quebec, Canada, recently. The body of the deceased was shipped back to St. John, North Dakota where it was buried in the family grave. The deceased proved up on a homestead west of this town and was the father of Alphonse Durocher, who is in business at St. John, North Dakota. October 14, 1910 ROLETTE - ROLLA Judge C.F. Templeton Sustains Action of the Commissioners in Argument Over County Seat Judge C.F. Templeton of the District Court has sustained the commissioners in the Rolette County case, and has decreed that the matter of changing the county seat from Rolla to Rolette shall be submitted to the voters of the county. Some time ago the residents of Rolette petitioned the commissioners to call an election to decide the matter and objection was raised at Rolla resulting in the hearing before Judge Templeton. According to the decision just handed down by the court, the election will be held. PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES The following were neither absent nor tardy during the month ending September 30: High School Ruth Brown, Roy Lymburn, Reuel Sande Grammar Grades: Ben Diggins, Claire Wills, John Lawler, Lee Leftwich, Ethel Lawler, Mabel Brown, Opal Tribble, Grace Tribble, Clara Pound, Lucy Lawler Intermediate Grades: Mary Antilla, Harold Pound, Cologne King, Mabel Olson, Vera Walker, Hattie Pound, Claud Stephens, Alex Brown, Donald Gilmore, James Kyes, Carl Olson, Pennie Orton, Lily Walker, Susie Brown, Lynch Leftwich Primary Grades: Cora Anderson, Pearl Blackorby, Henry Knight, Laura Krisher, Clifford Blackorby, Annie Dumphy, Thelma Gilmore, Ellen Knight, Charlotte Orton, Fred Pound, Viola Smith, Richard Lymburn, Hazel Lawrence, Ralph Lawler, Robert McKee, Viola Pelto, Harry Smith, Ethel Walker The drivers of the school wagons deserve credit. Not a single case of tardiness since school opened. Several new pupils enrolled at the beginning of the second month. The High School is especially pleased to have two of these - Linus Sande and Percy Cowan. There are still a number of vacant seats, however. We are pleased to record the following visitors for the last two weeks: Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Cauthers, Mrs. Knight, Mr. and Mrs. Porter. Three of our students entered quite late on Monday morning as a result of a balky auto. Moral: always come in the school rig. The school is laying in its winter supply of coal. The work of the upper grades is handicapped by the lack of suitable reference books. We are hoping the school board will see that we have a good encyclopedia before long. At present we have the use of a ten volume encyclopedia loaned by Alfred Olson. The current events bulletin board in the grammar room is never empty. The Third and Fourth Grade spelling classes have been combined and recite with Miss MacLaren. The Fifth Grade has joined Miss Weeden's Sixth Grade spelling. The Spanish Gazette is the name of the newspaper published by the Seventh Grade for Columbus Day. C.L. Slindee, Principal. HENRY CLARAGE JEPHCOTT The following is an obituary of a relative of one of our citizens. It was read at the Conference at Bismarck last Sunday. The preachers thus remember their deceased fellow worker and we thus participate in the honor: Henry Clarage Jephcott was one of the early preachers of Methodism in North Dakota for he came to the State during territorial days before the organization of the North Dakota conference. He was not what might be called an old man, but we join the sorrowing ones in that grief stricken home that one in his prime ahs been stricken with disease and gone on before to the to the reward which is his. He was born January 2, 1959, at Bishopitchington, Warwickshire, England and came to the United States when he was ten years old, spending the years intervening between that time and his coming to North Dakota in the city of Chicago. He was converted in the fall of 1876 and united with the Fulton Street Methodist Episcopal Church and was licensed to preach by Dr. Luke Hitchcock in September 1881. He was a student at Garrett Biblical Institute but yielded to the persuasions of an energetic district superintendent and came to the attractive fields of North Dakota before he had graduated and was appointed to Minto and Forest River. He did very acceptable work and came to be recognized as a preacher of marked ability. He was ordained a local deacon in 1887 by Bishop Foss and admitted to full connexion in 1889 being ordained elder in 1891 by Bishop Merrill. He was a diligent student as well as a strong preacher and cared for all the interests of the church. During the pastorate at Hunter the church was built there. He enjoyed the experience of a great revival while stationed at Thompson and had the distinction of serving the full term of five years at Bathgate where he was both loved and admired. He was pastor of Epworth Church, Valley City, after which he was appointed to Pembina. At the latter place he may have felt the premonitions of coming weakness for he asked for a supernumerary relation and for a few years he was not engaged in the active work of the ministry. At the conference of 1908 he again took up the active work of the active work of the ministry, being appointed to Leeds. During the winter it became evident that he needed medical council and it was found that Bright's disease had seriously impaired his health and last January he went to Texas to the home of his brother for change of climate. A sudden attack of apoplexy on Monday morning February 21, 1910 was the immediate cause of death. Mrs. Jephcott, with son and daughter was with him at the end, and ministered to his wants in every way possible. The remains were laid to rest in West Hill Cemetery, Texas, services being conducted by the Revs. J.R. Atchley and R.N. Brown. MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS There were very few changes of the preachers in the North Dakota Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Hansboro has not appeared in any list printed as yet. We give it, for the Rev. O.E. Tourtellotte has again been assigned to Hansboro. This news will be received with pleasure. The following are the appointments on the Grand District and a few of the Minot District: Aneta - C.H. Byers Bathgate and Neche - C.E. Ensign Bowesmont - A. Birchenough Cavalier - G.W. Cooper Crystal - Thomas Dyer Drayton - W.W. Liston Devils Lake - C.L. Wallace Edmore - E.L. Mudge Emerado - Francis Boone Forest River - W.C. Chew Finley - Alfred E. Coombs Grafton - C.E. Stinson Grand Forks - Francis M. McCoy Grace - C.H. Howard Hamilton - Samuel Newlove Hannah - William Burns Hansboro - O.E. Tourtellotte Hope - S.S. Wyand Hunter - J.A. Kahl Inkster - Edwin Burling Lakota - F.M. Stephenson Langdon - D.A. Seadeng Larimore - Ross W. Adair Milton - G.H. Richarson Mayville - S.E. Halfyard Osnabrock - C.A. Armstrong Park River - A.W. Brown Petersburg - B.F. Donovan Rock Lake - T.S. Brown St. Thomas - James Opie Starkweather - A.J. Pitman Sarles - Thomas Burden Thompson and Reynolds - R. Hicks The following are the preachers near to us but on the Minot District: Cando - George H. Quigley Churchs Ferry and Maza - Morton D. Wickard Dunseith and Thorne - M. Bickle Perth - T.B. Cave Rolla - Z. James LOCAL NEWS Dave Farrell returned home last Saturday. Mrs. Blackburn was in Cartwright this week. G.B. Dennison was in town this week. C.D. Carmichael was in town this week. James V. Brooke was in town over Sunday. D.A. Blackburn had business in Hannah this week. The Rev. Beede, of Rolla, was in town today (Friday). The Rev. O.E. Tourtellotte will preach on Sunday next. W.N. Steele of Rolla was in town on business today (Friday). C.A. Weeden was in St. John at the beginning of the week. Wm. Krisher and Roy had business in Egeland Tuesday. J.F. Callahan of Casselton, North Dakota will speak at Cando next week on Thursday evening. We regret that we made Mr. Worsley and family return from Ohio in our last issue instead of from Iowa. Hugh Lymburn is making an addition to his barn on the farm and otherwise improving things. Fred Olson of Rolla, brother to G.A. Olson has moved into the Marion King home in this village. The Rev. O.E. Tourtellotte has returned to Hansboro for another year's work. We hope it will be as successful as last year. Fred Wilkinson has been suffering for several days from quinsy. It being so painful, Dr. Hamilton lanced it twice. The patient is about again. The latest information in regard to Mrs. Hugh Lymburn is to the effect that she is on the way to renewed health that is to say she is much better. A good company of townsfolk went for here on Monday evening by the excursion on the Farmers road for the purpose of attending the lecture given by Eugene Debs at Devils Lake. All who heard the lecture say it was a masterly effort. Mrs. O.E. Tourtellotte returned home on Tuesday evening from her trip to the East, where she had a splendid vacation, visiting homefolks and friends. She completed her trip by attending the conference at Bismarck, from whence she came home with her husband. A goodly company of friends were at the station to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Tourtellotte home. We understand that while Mrs. Tourtellotte was away - almost as soon as she arrived at her destination, Boston - she had the misfortune to lose her handbag, which contained among other valuables, per purse and railroad ticket. This was an unfortunate loss and we regret it. This is another indication of what one has to put up with from the thief and such like. We are inclined to think that not all thieves are thieves from choice, but in some cases from necessity. We will concede that. However the case may be, the crook who will live in a house and presume to be respectable with but one object, that of robbery, as his final move, is a mean, despicable cur and should suffer the penalty of his act. October 21, 1910 PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES The Gilmore family are leaving town this week, taking four pupils from school. Roxy Underwood entered school this week. John Lawler and Ruth Disher are absent this week on account of illness. Rev. T.S. Brown visited the Grammar Grades last week to see the Spanish Gazette. Twenty-five cents was found by the Principal. Owner can have the same by proving property. If not claimed within ten days it will be placed in the High School Fund. In the Intermediate Department this week the two best essays, "Benjamin Franklin and his Whistle" were written by Rose Gilmore and Claud Stevens. Through the kindness of Alfred Olson the High School is furnished with a reading table. The High School is regularly supplied with several good papers and magazines. Some of them are: The Independent, World's Chronicle, Minneapolis Journal and the Youth's Companion. We would appreciate the loan of others. Let us know what you have; the pupils will call for and also return them. Three plants were given to the High School by Mrs. Hamilton. We appreciate them very much. Miss Weeden also has brought a number of plants, which decorate the hall window. The pupils of the Primary Room have a short program every Friday afternoon. Six boys of the fifth grade have formed a glee club. They are: Claud Stevens, Lynch Leftwich, Harry Tribble, Carl Olson, Robert Knight, Donald Gilmore. LOCAL NEWS Ruth Disher is ill. Forrest Vaughan was in town on Tuesday. We understand that John Lawler is ill. Geo. W. Shiveley was in town on Tuesday. James A. Mahood was in town on Wednesday. C.A. Weeden had business in St. John this week. Alfred Olson is clerking in the G.A. Olson store. T.J. Clifford had business in Rolla on Wednesday. Harley Latham of Rock Lake is in town today (Friday). Olive Olson visited at the B.L. Thomas home this week. Mrs. L.O. Gilmore and family left for Grand Forks on Thursday morning. Otto Johnson of Rock Lake was transacting business here on Tuesday last. Hugh Lymburn and James Blackorby were in Rock Lake on Saturday. John Wallace of Cartwright was in town on business Thursday of this week. G.A. Olson made a business trip to Rolla on Wednesday, returning the same day. Dan Stewart was here on business Tuesday evening and partook of the chicken pie supper. Arthur Lloyd and Daisy Lloyd, brother and sister of Bob Lloyd are visiting at the Lloyd home. C.E. Blackorby left for Chicago and other eastern points on Monday last. He was on business bent. Mrs. John E. Brown, of Rolla was in town this week. She was accompanied by May Gailfus, also of Rolla. Miss Lock, of Devils Lake, visited at the Farrell home this week, returning to the lake on Wednesday morning. T.J. Clifford and S.F. Wilson made a trip to Rock Lake on Saturday and took the Rev. T.S. Brown home at the same time. Hugh Lymburn went to Winnipeg on Thursday. We hope that Mrs. Lymburn will be in such a state of health that she will be able to return with him. Amy Brightbill and Grace Brighbill of Egeland spent from Saturday to Monday at the home of C.E. Blackorby departing to Egeland Monday. Roland Crum who is home on a visit to his parents at St. John, was in town Monday and Tuesday last, visiting with Clarence Crum. He returned to St. John on Wednesday last. Frank Meuwissen of the State Bank of Rolla was in town today (Friday) making the trip in his automobile. William Swanson, who has been clerking in the G.A. Olson store for some time, left for his home the latter part of the last week. His home is hear Stillwater, Minnesota. If persistence, pertinacity, pluck, push, perseverance, patience ought to be rewarded, then the Ladies Aid Society of the church should be rewarded. That such was the case is evident - even though it be small - by the way matters turned out at the chicken pie supper on Tuesday night. We understand the receipts were about $30. This in spite of the stormy night. Better success to ye next time, ladies! The Rev. J.G. Moore, superintendent of the district, was in town on business in connection with the first quarterly conference, which was held on Tuesday evening. The business was satisfactorily accomplished, after which the Rev. J.G. Moore gave his popular lecture on "Personal Experiences in Labrador", an interesting and instructive lecture. These experiences took place some few years ago and at a time when the work was more difficult than at present. He gave a good account of his work, telling of its difficulties and triumphs. It was greatly enjoyed. October 28, 1910 G.W. Powe, of Rolla, was in town Wednesday. George Mateer had business in town Wednesday. A party of Hansboro young folks attended the dance at Sarles last Friday night. J.H. Brooks left for Rock Lake today (Friday) but he will return we hope. Mrs. J.E. Brown and Mrs. Gailfus both of Rolla, visited with Mrs. F. Wilkinson this week. Our depot agent and his wife took in the festivities at Devils Lake on Wednesday last. Robert Long and J.D. Leftwich were in Devils Lake on Wednesday. They heard Bryan speak. N.W. Hawkinson, republican nominee for representatives was in town on business this week. Mrs. Geo. Wilson spent from Saturday to Monday with her sister, Mrs. F. Barnes at Rock Lake. C.E. Blackorby returned home on Tuesday evening, after being away on business for more than a week. The work of improving the Hugh Lymburn farm property is finished. R.C. McKee had the work in hand. A horse belonging to W.E.H. Porter fell into a well about a week ago. It was a valuable one but it died. There was a band practice on Tuesday night and a meeting of the band is to be held on Sunday next. Vaughan Eikenberry and C.A. Goodyear were in town Tuesday evening for the purpose of attending band practice. Potatoes are a scarce article. I expect a carload of potatoes either Saturday or Monday. J. Wills, Post Office Store. J.W.F. Johnson was called home to Dayton, Virginia, on Wednesday last. It was on account of the death of his grandmother. Nettie Mohler, of Cando, who has been staying at the home of George Brown for some time, returned to her home this week. Mr. McDougall, of Seattle, Washington, father of E.E. McDougall of this village, visited his son on Tuesday of this week. B.L. Thomas and Mrs. Thomas took the trip to Devils Lake this week as did also L.P. McAneney, J. Wills and several others. Hugh Lymburn made a business trip to Grand Forks on Tuesday. He returned Wednesday after taking in the speech of Bryan. We are pleased to be able to state that Mrs. Hugh Lymburn is at home again and well. Her sojourn in the hospital was of great benefit to her. Mrs. Lymburn returned home from Winnipeg on Saturday last, accompanied by her husband. We understand that John Lawler is somewhat better. The first snow of the season fell on Wednesday afternoon and evening of this week, during the very heavy wind storm then prevailing. Edith Wilson who is staying with Mrs. F. Barnes, at Rock Lake was at home from Saturday to Tuesday, when she returned again to Rock Lake. Alberta Weeden reached the age of seven on Wednesday last. To celebrate the event Alberta and Nellis took supper with Grandma Weeden. There was not any school on Friday (today) on account of the teachers being in attendance at the meeting of the Towner County Teachers' Association. E.G. Van Horn of Minnewaukon, North Dakota, an old friend of F.A. Kellogg, whom he had not seen for fourteen years, visited at the Kellogg home this week. The girls of Miss Weeden's Sunday School class, eleven in number, surprised her on Wednesday evening. After playing several games, ate lunch and departed for home about ten o'clock. Mrs. N.J. Johnson was in Devils Lake on Wednesday, going on the morning train but she returned on the excursion. Mrs. Robert Lloyd and Daisy Lloyd were also at Devils Lake at the same time. Rev. O.E. Tourtellotte and Mrs. Tourtellotte made a trip over land to Rolla on Wednesday and from thence to Cando, where they visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard until Friday, when they returned home. Mrs. C.A. Weeden was in Devils Lake on Wednesday. She heard the speech of the Hon. William J. Bryan and, what is more, secured the autograph of the illustrious commoner. Mrs. Weeden is quite an autograph collector, having obtained Eugene V. Debs when he was at Devils Lake. All the day school teachers of Hansboro, Miss Slindee, Miss Weeden, Miss McLaren, Miss Duggan attended the teachers' association meeting at Cando this week. They journeyed overland in Hugh Lymburn's automobile. Roy Lymburn being the chauffeur. Archie Sibley of Rock Lake had business in the village on Wednesday last. He called upon the News for a few moments. Mr. Sibley is the son of the late Ed F. Sibley, the proprietor of the first newspaper printed and published in the county, and we believe he is also a direct descendant of the woman who made the first stars and stripes. A.S. Gibbens, the Republican nominee for the State Senate was in town on Wednesday. He called on the News. November 4, 1910 LOCAL NEWS George Mateer was in town this week. R.C. McKee attended the sale at Rock Lake last Friday. G.A. Olson made a business trip to Starkweather today (Friday). Robert McAulay was in Rock Lake on Sunday last visiting friends. Mrs. Robert Lloyd and Mrs. NJ. Johnson were in Devils Lake today (Friday). C.E. Blackorby, Dave Farrell and Hugh Lymburn were in Rock Lake on Friday last, attending the sale there. We understand the Mrs. A. Blackorby narrowly escaped falling down the cellar in her house the other day. S.Ranier made a business trip to St. John and Rolla from Hansboro this week. He went thither with T.J. Clifford. We are sorry to state we cannot print the School Notes this week. We hope to print them next week. Eighth Grade. C.A. Weeden made a business trip to St. John and Rolla as did T.J. Clifford who also had business at those places. George Wilson made a trip to Rock Lake on Monday, bringing his automobile back. The Rev. T.S. Brown came along with him. Otto Johnson and Harley Latham returned to Rock Lake on Saturday last, having completed the plastering on Dr. Hamilton's house the previous day. C.E. Blackorby and wife made a business trip to Devils Lake today (Friday). They also meet Mrs. Koop of Shafer, this state, at Devils Lake. Mrs. Kopp accompanied them back to Hansboro. E.E. McDougall, whose father was with him last week, took the latter to Devils Lake in his automobile on his way home to Seattle, Washington. The Misses Murdick accompanied them. The trip was an enjoyable one. The Ladies Aid met on Wednesday of last week at the home of Mrs. John Wilson and a good company was present. Lunch was served and many partook thereof. On Wednesday of this week the ladies met at the home of Mrs. A. Blackorby when there was also a good number present. The takings for the luncheon served at each home amounted to over $4.00 - $2.00 from each., A sad messenger arrived at the Pound home on Sunday evening last, when the infant daughter of John and Mary Pound was taken away be death. Little Mildred was only about five months old but had suffered considerably. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. O.E. Tourtellotte who preached a sympathetic sermon and afterward conducted the service at the graveside. There were many relatives and friends present. Mrs. O.E. Tourtellotte and Rev. T.S. Brown sang and Miss Thurza Brown was the accompanist. We extend our sympathy. The funeral took place on Tuesday, at two o'clock, four lads act as pallbearers. ADVERTISED LETTERS The following letters remain unclaimed in the Hansboro Post Office November 1, 1910: Paul Parvey Chas. Winn Mr. Antan Hill Mrs. C. Jenson J.W. Fick When calling for the above, please say advertised. John R. Wills, Postmaster JAMES V. BROOKE AND HIS TRADUCERS TO THE VOTERS OF TOWNER COUNTY: The story in circulation that I have been picked up on the road unconscious, sick or something else, like others that I am in bad health, are born of a fertile and malignant imagination. I have been at the homes of the people all over the county - and hope a welcome guest - and I appeal to them with absolute confidence to say if there has been a single accident in my tour around the county that reflected in the slightest on my sobriety, health or physical endurance. The possible effect that these falsehoods may have on my success in this election is a small matter compared with my knowledge of their bitter injustice. All that I ask is fair play and a square deal; and I believe that the good people of the county will see that I get it. I have tried to lead a blameless life for years and these attacks on my character should be rebuked. Respectfully, JAS. V. BROOKE November 11, 1910 Leland Pound has begun school again. We notice John Lawler is about again. Joseph Peterson has begun to attend school. Napoleon Lambert was a business visitor here this week. T.J. Clifford was a little under the weather last week. Robert Lloyd and wife are about to more to Devils Lake. J.D. Leftwich had business at Devils Lake the latter part of this week. T.J. Clifford made a business trip to Cartwright on Thursday of this week. George Metcalf of Rock Lake is at work finishing Dr. Hamilton's house. Jennie Braaton went to Starkweather recently on a visit to her friends. Aletha Weeden spent Tuesday last at the Tribble home and had an enjoyable time. Mrs. Kellogg and Mrs. Lawler went to Rock Lake on business this (Friday) morning. Grace Tribble spent a few days last week and this week with Aletha Weeden. C.E. Blackorby and wife left for Cando this (Friday) morning. They had business there. W.N. Steele, of Rolla, had business in Hansboro Thursday and Friday of this week. Joe Davidson's foot is giving him a good deal of trouble just now. It is due to dead bone. Last Tuesday being election day, the Hansboro banks were closed as was also the public school. Mrs. N.J. Johnson has accepted a position in the telephone office at Rock Lake and has taken up her duties there. Clarence Crum is assisting at the Hansboro State Bank having but recently resigned from the VanOrder store. The election officers at Hansboro were O.L. Sande, W. Wilson, Claud Lawrence, E.E. McDougall and R. McCauley. Dr. Hamilton and family have taken possession of their new home, having moved into it quite recently. John Pound, who shipped a car load of cattle last Monday and accompanied them to St. Paul was expected home yesterday. The Port of Hansboro is busy these days on account of the grain being shipped into the United States through this port of entry. The Hansboro Band was one of the many bands in attendance at the Democratic Rally at Devils Lake on Monday last. They did good work. August Miller has moved into the house recently vacated by Dr. Hamilton. August bought it early in the fall soon, after his return from Wisconsin. Rev. O.E. and Mrs. Tourtellotte entertained the teachers of the Hansboro school on Saturday evening last and also the teachers of the Picton School. Fred Olson who was accompanied by Mrs. Olson and C.H. Hoyt, made a trip to Rolla on Tuesday for the purpose of recording their votes. Geo. Wilson acted as chauffeur. C.Paetow started on a trip to Cartwright on Wednesday but the automobile broke down. It remained for Hugh Lymburn to take him there, who found him working at his car. Hugh Lymburn and Mrs. Lymburn attended the funeral of Victor Wright at Cartwright on Wednesday last. Victor died on Tuesday. The deceased was well known in Hansboro and the bereaved relatives will have many sympathizers in Hansboro in consequence. John Wilson and Mrs. Wilson are enjoying a much needed vacation. They are spending it at Cando at the home of William Howard. They went overland in E.E. McDougall's automobile. E.E. McDougall was the special messenger for here with the election returns and they journeyed with him. We wish them a pleasant time. November 18, 1910 LOCAL NEWS E.E. McDougall made a trip to Rolla this week. The young folks are enjoying themselves these days. The ice is fine. Mrs. Frank Barnes and children are visiting with relatives today (Friday). Pearl Joliffe, who was visiting at the Michael Lawler home last week, returned to her home at Rolla early in this week. Mrs. C.E. Blackorby returned from Cando on Monday last. Mrs. Koop accompanied her. Mrs. Orchard and child of Garske are visiting at the home of Fred Olson. Mrs. Orchard is a sister of Mrs. Fred Olson. C.E. Blackorby made a visit to Cando early in the week, going from there to Grand Forks from whence he returned on Tuesday. Napoleon Lambert and R.S. Rognas were here on business at beginning of the week. They returned to Rolla the same day. Mr. and Mrs. Worsley and child made a trip to Rolla today. They expect to go beyond Rolla and will not be back again for several days. Edna Wilson returned to Hansboro from Rock Lake to Monday last. Edna took charge of central there while Mrs. N.J. Johnson was in Devils Lake. Mr. Dixon, one of the Fargo Forum's genial field agents called upon this week. Business was not too good, but the subscribers were increasing. Rev. O.E. Tourtellotte has requested us to announce that the subject upon which he will speak on Sunday morning next will be thanksgiving. E.A. Garry, who left for a place near Valley City, North Dakota on the evening of the 7th inst., for the purpose of visiting his son, returned to town at the beginning of the week, bringing his son with him. Mr. and Mrs. A. Blackorby started on their journey to Missouri today (Friday). They expect to spend a good part of the winter visiting with relatives. We wish them bon voyage and a good rest. On Monday evening last about twelve of Hansboro's young people assembled at the John Pound home for an evening enjoyment, and this they had, for they were there until almost midnight. They are good hosts there. Mrs. N.J. Johnson went to Devils Lake the latter end of the week for the purpose of helping Mrs. Robert Lloyd to get settled. Mrs. Johnson moved some of her furniture to Rock Lake this week, where she is employed in the telephone office. Irma Johnson has also gone to Rock Lake. Mrs. Conderman who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Tribble for sometime past, returned to her home near Sand Point, Idaho this week. PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES John Lawler returned to school on Monday after a four week illness. Clara Olson was absent on Friday on account of home duties. The new pupils were enrolled this week, making our total enrollment 104. Clarence Wilson was returned to school on Tuesday after a two week absence. Illness prevented Eva Pound from being with us the fore part of the week The primary room is preparing a Thanksgiving program. Ask the members of the Sixth Grade why each is so anxious to be the first arrival mornings. Last week the grammar grades began studying for the County Spelling Contest which takes place annually about April first, and so be allowed to compete in the State Contest. Therefore we ask that parents cooperate with us in this matter. Urge the seventh and eighth grade boys and girls to their best effort; see that they study spelling at home evening and there is no reason why one of our number may not win. We are happy to record seven callers this week. However, only one of these, Mrs. Pelto, came while school was in session. How many mothers and fathers make it a point to visit school at least once a year? Perhaps you do not realize how much it means to your child that you show this interest. If so, there is no time like the present to try it and find out whether it is worth while. Do it now. The library season has certainly opened. Seventy books have been drawn from the library since November first. The majority of these have been taken by the intermediate grade, and, unfortunately, we have less than twenty books that they are able to read. When you are making out your Christmas shopping list remember the School Library with a book. It would be money put to good use. The High School pupils have read most of the one hundred books in the library, so have started a little circulating library of their own. We have this week ten books brought by different pupils, among them such as The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come, Sandy and Black Rock. December 2, 1910 NORTH DAKOTA NEWS FUND VERY SMALL November Apportionment of School Fund is Only 14 Cents Each Bismarck - The November apportionment of the state school funds has been made and shows a per capita apportionment of only fourteen cents. The November apportionment is always the smallest of the year and while the 1910 figure is small, it is not the smallest that has ever been made, as in 1904 only ten cents was the percapita apportionment and in 1901 there was no apportionment made in November at all. The total apportionment to this period was $21,849.94 and the total enumeration was 156,071. The apportionment in November has in years past run as high as seventy-eight cents. The figures are low this year on account of the slow collections and the next apportionment will probably be larger for the reason that many of the deferred payments ill have been made at that time. BALLINGER FAVORS HOMESTEADER Dickinson - A decision has been handed down in the C.F. Merry homestead contest wherein the Secretary of Interior reverses the local landoffice and the claimant gets his land, two miles from Dickinson. The contest was based on the act that C.F. Merry had resided in the city during the five years of the homestead period. He had cultivated the land and had made some improvements but the claim house at the time the contest was instituted was not suitable for winter habitation. However, after the contest was instituted, the family moved upon their claim, abandoning their house in the city and with their own hands broke up nearly the entire quarter. Their appeal set up the claim that they lived in Dickinson for the purpose of schooling their children, and that they had made all the improvements required, and this appears to be what the department wanted most. THREE TOWNS WANT COUNTY SEAT Crosby - the fight for the county seat honors in Divide County is taking on definite form with Crosby, Ambrose and Kermit in the field. Governor Burke has the power of naming the commissioners who will fix the location of the temporary county seat but two years hence the matter will come to a vote of the people for the permanent location. MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE Langdon - The mysterious disappearance of Gustav Guberud from his home at Elkwood, this county, the latter part of October, is accusing considerable anxiety there as in spite of vigorous search of the surrounding country and inquiry at neighboring towns, absolutely no trace of his whereabouts can be found and his friends are at a loss to account for his sudden disappearance. There could be no possible reason for his skipping out as he was in comfortable circumstances and lived on a claim in the neighborhood, on which he expected to make a seven year proof next spring. Besides his own place he rented a farm from Peter Olson in the same neighborhood. GIRL FALLS FROM BARN LOFT Rolla - Alice Bower, aged 9 years, may die from the effects of injuries received from a fall from the loft of her father's barn. In her rapid descent she struck the side of a manger. Her condition is critical. GETS A VERDICT Party Sues Road Commissioners for Damages to Automobile Grand Forks - The case of Oscar Anderson and Ed Curry vs. the Board of Supervisors of Michigan Township and Peter Nymoen, in which plaintiffs were suing for $1,000 for damages to their automobiles, was heard in the district court. The jury brought in a verdict for the plaintiffs, assessing their damages at $500. The case involved an interesting point of law as to whether the board of supervisors of a township can be held liable for damages resulting from poor workmanship in the construction of bridges, culverts, etc., when the work is done under the direction of one of their number. The court held that the board as a board cannot be held liable, but that the liability falls on the members who gave the direction as well as on the workman responsible for the damage. The suite was the outcome of an accident, which occurred in Michigan Township some time ago. Peter Nymoen, one of the defendants, who is a stone mason by trade, had the contract for the stone work in an excavation for a culvert and the work was ordered done by Nels Sarbo. In the complaint it was alleged that the culvert was left uncovered and the plaintiffs, in driving over the highway, were precipitated into the ditch, damaging their auto considerably. When the concluding arguments were made Judge Templeton dismissed the action against all the supervisors with the exception of Sarbo. Consequently the verdict of the jury falls on Sarbo and Nymoen, they being the only defendants according to law. DUMPING GROUND FOR THE INSANE Jamestown - An insane made was found wandering about at Spiritwood last week. He is a stranger in the county and is badly demented, knowing little about his own condition, being unable to furnish the authorities any information as to his former residence. He gives his name as Charley Swanson and says that he has been mining in several places. He will eat nothing but bread and drink nothing but water. This is another case of insane persons being found near Spiritwood. It appears that they are shipped in from some other locality and dropped off there to be picked up by the county authorities. The sanity board will consider the case and endeavor to learn the man's legal residence. AUTO TURNED TURTLE Enderlin - Julius Manske, a young farmer 27 years old, was found dead near here Friday morning with his neck broken. His farm is a few miles from town. Thursday he was here to visit his father, H. Manske and started home about 10 o'clock in his automobile. He had no lights and in the darkness ran off a high grade. The machine turned turtle, causing his death. In addition to his broken neck, the dead man had received other injuries of a serious nature in the fall. DEATH FROM FALL Rolla - Instant death was meted out to Mr. Gray, aged 22 years, when he fell from a wagon of grain that he was hauling near Thorne. The young man had stood up on his load to put on his overcoat when the wagon struck a rock in the road. The jar threw him from the wagon and he fell in such a manner as to break his neck, causing instantaneous death. KICKED BY COW Mott - A frightful accident occurred at the home of Manley Haskins. Mr. Haskins while engaged in stabling his stock, was kicked by one of the animals, receiving a scalp wound just above the right eye, which fractured his skull. The unfortunate man was rendered unconscious for several hours. INDIAN POLICE CHIEF DEAD Devils Lake - Advises from Fort Totten state that Simon Court the Chief of Police of the Devils Lake Indian Reservation died there on the afternoon of Thanksgiving Day at 4:30 o'clock. The cause of the death is at present unknown. LOCAL NEWS James Dumphy visited his son Andrew Dumphy. Mrs. Farrell spent a few days in Rock Lake this week. Eldridge and Delma Farrell spent Friday and Saturday at home. James Taylor, county sheriff had business in our town on Wednesday last. T.J. Clifford made a business trip to Rolla on Wednesday of this week. Mrs. R. Elsberry had business in Hansboro between trains on Friday last. Mrs. Butler returned to the home of Claud Lawrence, after a visit to Ellsberry, North Dakota. Rumor has it that R.E. Rognas of Rolla has purchased the New York store, Devils Lake. Miss Duggan, one of our teachers, spent part of Thanksgiving vacation with friends in Devils Lake. Father Lee will hold Catholic services in the Hooser Hall, December 3, 1910 at 9:30 a.m. Ralph Kreiger left Hansboro for Salt Lake City, Utah this week. He has secured a position there for the winter. An effort is being made to further improve the musical part of the service at the church. To this end a choir is being formed. Jay Wills is considerably under the weather nowadays. He has not been well for over a week, though he endeavors to fight the illness. Miss McLaren, one of the teachers in our day school, made a trip to Rock Lake on Friday last, where she was the guest of Miss Keeley. She also attended the Thanksgiving supper held in the Rock Lake schoolhouse. Miss McLaren returned home Saturday. Mr. P. Cantlan and Miss Cora Cantlan, of Cartwright, Manitoba, Canada were in town on Tuesday, enroute for California on account of the health of Miss Cantlan. Henry Knight of the Canadian Northwest, visited his son, John E. Knight for a few days this week. He left on Thursday for the southland - Louisiana. The Ladies Aid Society was to have met at the parsonage on Wednesday of this week, but on account of the inclemency of the weather very few were in attendance. Mrs. McAneney of Cando visited with her son, L.P. McAneney who is assistant cashier at the Bank of Hansboro, from Saturday to Monday when she returned home. C.E. and Mrs. Blackorby left for eastern points on Monday last. The former had business in Minneapolis wile the latter was on her way to her former home in Iowa, where she will remain sometime, probably until after Christmas. DISTRICT COURT The Clerk of the District Court (Henry Hammerly) notifies us that the regular December term of the District Court for Towner County, North Dakota will convene at the Courthouse in the City of Cando, North Dakota on the 8th day of December, A.D., 1910, at 10 o'clock a.m. Mr. Hammerly also informs us that the jury drawn for the regular December term, 1910 is as follows: Albert Harvey, Thomas, Oakland, Adolph Kelbaum, Andrew Holmquist, W.J. Cavanaugh, John McDrach, August Jalbert, Thomas Noakes, Arthur Church, N.O. Johnson, Geo. Copeland, Pat Gallagher, C.C. Reinert, Erns. Quackenbush, Henry Hoover, John Gaskins, C.F. Nelson, Adolph Baerwald, W.B. Isaler, D.C. Martz, Paul Higgins, William Lines, W.H. Smith, S.A. Ransler, Chas. Johnson, John Christianson, Sayles Johnston, R.D. Eveasizer, Theo. Grojean, Samuel Farley PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES Attendance report for month ending November 25, 1910: Primary Grades: Number enrolled - 41 Percent of attendance - 99 Perfect in attendance - 25 Gladys Blackburn, Clifford Blackburn, Charles Brown, Marie Boise, Marion Kyes, Maynard King, Ellen Knight, Henry Knight, Laura Krisher, Richard Lymburn, Hazel Lawrence, Annie Dumphy, Charlotte Orton, Dakota Phillips, harry Smith, Viola Smith, Zelma Wilson, Alvin Wilson, Alberta Weeden, Ethel Walker, Amy Olson, Abe Blackorby, Gerald Sande, May Scott, Robert McKee. Intermediate Grades: Number enrolled - 36 Percent of attendance - 95 Perfect in attendance - 16 Mabel Olson, Carl Olson, James Kyes, Pennie Orton, Lily Walker, Susie Brown, Nina Blackorby, Ragna Peterson, Lynch Leftwich, Alex Brown, Rose Orton, Ole Peterson, Irma Wilkinson, Gertie Rod, Robert Knight, Claud Stephens Grammar Grades: Number enrolled - 22 Percent of attendance - 94.2 Perfect in attendance - 8 Ben Diggins, Claire Wills, Ralph Olson, Lucy Lawler, Melvin Olson, Lois Kyes, Ethel Lawler, Lee Leftwich High School Number enrolled - 11 Percent of attendance - 94.5 Perfect in attendance - 4 Ruth Brown, Reuel Sande, Linus Sande, Manvel Rod The grades have begun work on a Christmas program. Are you planning to hear it? There were several absentees this week on account of the cold weather. The work of bookkeeping was not begun this week as planned. However, the materials are now on their way here and we hope they may arrive so that we may begin work in two weeks. On account of bad roads this week our school rigs have failed to keep their good punctuality record. Percy Cowan's rig upset Wednesday morning. No one was hurt. Writing is the center of interest in our school at present. Those who use pen and ink, Grades III to XI inclusive, are trying hard to win the prize offered to the one who makes the most improvement in the next five months. The School Board will give an excellent fountain pen as a prize and all are anxious to win. Come and see us work. December 9, 1910 LOCAL NEWS Frank Grimes is in Cando this week. George Wilson has business at Cando this week. Mrs. John Wilson was a visitor at the M. Lawler home. James Whalen is in Cando this week having special business at the court. Mrs. G. Flewell of Grandin, North Dakota is visiting at the home of her son east of Hansboro. C.E. Blackorby made a business trip to Cando at the beginning of the week but returned on Tuesday. O.L. Sande and Hugh Lymburn are in Cando this week they have business in connection with the court. T.J. Clifford is in Cando this week, he having business at the District Court which is in session at Cando. Charlie Kester was in Rock Lake on Wednesday last. Claude Wright had business out of town this week. M.E. VanOrder was a business visitor to Rock Lake on Friday of last week. Mrs. Worsley went to Devils Lake on Monday. She returned on Wednesday. Bob Elsberry had business in Hansboro between trains on Thursday of this week. The prize of a load of coal, offered by the Imperial Lumber Co., has been awarded. The successful one was O.L. Sande. The Ladies' Aid was to have met at the parsonage this week. The ladies are too busy to attend the meetings nowadays. M. Lawler called at the office on Thursday to settle for the advertisement for the stray yearling taken up by Mr. Underwood. The yearling was M. Lawler's. Mrs. D. Farrell went to Rock Lake on Thursday of this week. She has bone to take charge of the telephone office, Mrs. N.J. Johnson having gone to Devils Lake on account of the illness of Mrs. Robert Lloyd. Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson entertained a large number of friends on Sunday last. They consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Tribble and family; Mr. and Mrs. Disher and family; Mr. and Mrs. Claude Lawrence and family. That the weather is cold none will deny. But when we begin to write about snow then is the time we may be disagreed with. We incline to the view that the amount of snow which has fallen in the neighborhood would amount to about nine inches on the level. Of course, this is conjecture, but we believe that is the depth. The birthdays of several of our townsfolk fell upon Monday last, we understand. Those we hear of were C.E. Blackorby, Lucy Lawler, O.E. Tourtellotte, Elvin Wilson and George Wilson. We wish them many similar days. C.E. Blackorby ate dinner at the parsonage on Monday in honor of the event. Ed Donaldson met with an accident on Tuesday last week. It appears he was attending to the horses at M. Lawler's farm when some strange horse ran into the stable. While Everett Lawler and Ed were engaged in getting the strange horse out of the stable one of the Lawler horses, in kicking at the horses, in kicking at the horses, kicked Donaldson instead, injuring one of his legs. He will be about again in a few days. December 16, 1910 REV. J.G. MOORE'S SISTER DIED SUDDENLY A message received Sunday announced the sudden death at Shelly, Montana of Mrs. M.B. Osmond, wife of the Rev. M.B. Osmond, and formerly Miss Flora Moore, a sister of District Superintendent J.G. Moore of this city (Grand Forks). The sad news will be the cause of grief wherever it is heard, for few women were better known in this section of the state, or more beloved than she. The deceased has been in poor health for the past several months and only at the last Methodist conference was the Rev. M.B. Osmond given a charge at Shelly in the hope that the milder climate would prove a benefit to his wife. He went there immediately, prepared a cozy home and only two weeks ago was joined by Mrs. Osmond and their only child, a little daughter, three and a half years old. No word was received of any illness, the message stating that death following a severe hemorrhage. The funeral was undoubtedly held at Shelly, the Rev. J.G. Moore who was at Bathgate on Sunday could not be present at the funeral. The Rev. Dr. Powell, formerly of Minot, but now pastor at Caldwell, Idaho officiated at her funeral. During her maiden days the deceased made her home with the Rev. and Mrs. J.G. Moore during their residence at Forest River and Minot and was married at their home in the latter city. Since then her husband has had charges at Bowbells, Balfour and Bottineau and the many friends she made in those cities will extend deepest sympathy to the bereaved husband and motherless little daughter. LOCAL NEWS J.H. Brooks was a Rock Lake visitor last week. Mrs. D. Farrell returned home on Thursday of this week. J.H. Brooks made a business trip to Matha, Manitoba, Canada last week. Clarence Crum made a business trip to Rolla on Friday of last week. He returned Saturday. We are sorry to record the fact that Mrs. Dale is ill. Mrs. Wampler and grandchild returned home on Monday. Mr. Withers, of Cartwright, was a business caller in Hansboro, this week. Irma Johnson was in town both on Monday and Thursday of this week. There was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Howard of Cando a son at the beginning of the week. John Wilson had another of his bad spells this week. He was in bed about two days but is getting about again. T.J. Clifford returned from Cando last Friday where he had business of a personal character, the outcome of which was very satisfactory. He had two very reliable witnesses, Hugh Lymburn and O.L. Sande. The former returned home Friday and the latter on Tuesday of this week. Mrs. Robert Lloyd, we understand is better. She suffered with an attack of tonsillitis. T.H. Olson, of Olston, brother of G.A. and Fred Olson visited his brothers this week., He returned home on Wednesday. Mrs. Emmitt Watts, of Ellsberry, North Dakota was visiting at the home of James Blackorby on Monday last and also transacted business. She returned home Tuesday. A son and daughter accompanied her. The Local Camp of Modern Woodmen met in annual meeting and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: V.C., D.A. Blackburn; W.A., W. Wilson; Bunker, F. Kellogg; Watchman, R.C. McKee; Sentry, Fred Wilkinson; Escort, J. O'Rourke; Clerk,, L. McAneney The meeting took place on Thursday of last week. The Modern Brotherhood of America held its annual meeting on Wednesday last, and elected the following officers: President, C.M. Crum; Vice-President, C.A. Paetow; Secretary, C.A. Weeden; Treasurer, C.E. Blackorby; Chaplain, Dr. Hamilton; Conductor, Hugh Lymburn; Watchman, Charles Kesler; Sentry, O.B. Kelsel; Local Examiner, Dr. Hamilton W.H. James and wife of Picton were in town on business Wednesday of this week. O.L. Sande made a trip to Cando on some business in connection with the District Court now in session. December 23, 1910 T.J. Clifford had business in Rolla this week. R. Wampler made a trip to Newville this week. Irma Johnson returned to Rock Lake on Monday. C.H. Hoyt made a business trip to Rolla this week. Mrs. Geo. Dale is improving we are pleased to state. Hugo Gailfus of Picton was in town on Tuesday last. Harry Asplin made a visit to Devils Lake this week. M.Lawler made a business trip to Devils Lake on Tuesday. Archie Sibley of Rock Lake was a business caller this week. District Court adjourned Tuesday and began business at Rolla. Robert Elsberry was in town between trains on Friday last. W.R. Robinson of Cartwright, Manitoba was in town this week. F.M. Van House, of Cartwright, Manitoba had business in Hansboro this week. Barney Keeney of Rock Lake was in town between trains Monday. W.G. Rowe of Cartwright, Manitoba was a business visitor here this week. Peter Nelson returned from his visit to Fargo on Wednesday of this week. George Wilson returned from Cando where he had business in connection with District Court on Tuesday last. C.R. Fallis, of Cartwright, Manitoba was a business caller in Hansboro this week. There was a jolly party at the home of John Pound on Wednesday evening last. Mrs. R. Lloyd was in town on Wednesday last, as was also Mrs. N.J. Johnson. There were Christmas exercises at the day school on Thursday afternoon of this week. T.C. Owens and Bob MacFarland, both of Cartwright, Manitoba were in town on business Monday. Mrs. R. Elsberry, of Ellsberry, North Dakota was in town between trains on Wednesday of this week. Mrs. T.J. Clifford journeyed to Cando on Thursday. She will spend Christmas there with relatives. Bennie Diggins visited his father in Rock Lake on Tuesday. He reported that his father was better. For stealing grain, Frank Richert and Frank Strebel were sentenced to one year each in the penitentiary. C.E. Blackorby left for Cresco, Iowa where he and his wife will spend Christmas at the home of Mrs. Blackorby. R.McCauley left for Minneapolis on Monday last. Edith Wilson who has also gone to Minneapolis left at the same time. J.W.F. Johnson returned from Virginia where he went in consequence of the death of a relative this week. He was accompanied by a young man named Click who is making his first visit to North Dakota. December 30, 1910 Mr. and Mrs. M. Lawler visited at Fred Kellogg's on Tuesday. Grandma and Miss Weeden took dinner at C.A. Weeden's on December 25. Clarence Crum visited the home folks at St. John Saturday and Sunday last. W. Mills of Rock Lake was in town Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Mr. and Mrs. W. Wilson made a business trip to Rolla the latter end of last week. W.A. Stephens and family spent Wednesday last at the home of George Smith. Miss Haas, of Rock Lake visited in Hansboro Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lymburn and family spent December 25 at the home of J.D. Leftwich. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lymburn and family visited at the home of J.E. Knight on Monday. Frank Derrig of Egeland visited Hansboro between trains on Monday of this week. T.J. Clifford was in St. John on business on Saturday last. He returned the 25th. Margreta Sande came home for the Christmas holidays from Grand Forks on Saturday last. Mr. and Mrs. Butler of Elsberry, North Dakota are spending the holidays at the home of Claude Lawrence. Howard Garry and Ora Wills visited Devils Lake on Friday last. They returned home the next day. Eldridge and Delmer Farrell returned home from school on Thursday last, for the Christmas vacation. Rev. O.E. and Mrs. Tourtellotte took dinner at the home of Claude Lawrence on Wednesday last. J.B. Blackorby and family and George Smith and family spent December 25 at the home of W.A. Stephens. L.McAneney left for Cando on Saturday. He spent Christmas with the home folks and returned to Hansboro on Tuesday. A.C. Weeden, Jr. and Myrtle Weeden returned from Mayville for the purpose of spending the Christmas vacation at home. C.E.. and Mrs. Blackorby returned from their visit to Cresco, Iowa where they spent the Christmas holidays with relatives. Mrs. Fred Olson and daughter Redella, left here Saturday last for the purpose of spending the holidays at her home in Churchs Ferry. Mrs. Brooks, Ernie Dillon's mother spent the Christmas holiday with Ernie and Mrs. Dillon. We understand that Mrs. Brooks has been ill for a few days. The Hansboro Woodman Band are advertising a dance for next Monday evening at eight o'clock. Are you going? The place the Hooser Hall. Mrs. G. Flewell, of Grandin, North Dakota who has been visiting her son, Pem Flewell and Mrs. w. Cauthers who is a daughter, returned to her home south of Grandin on Tuesday last. Mr. and Mrs. Kellogg and family, Mr. and Mrs. M.E. VanOrder and family, Mr. and Mrs. R.C. McKee and family and Stanley Hubley spent December 25 at the home of Luther Phillips. On Friday last the Hansboro School directors held a special meeting and the matter that was specially considered was in connection with the building fire escapes at the school house. We understand that Robert Wampler is very ill. Hugh Lymburn took the train to crossing on Wednesday. Chris Paetow is under the weather and it is caused by muscular rheumatism. Mrs. D. Farrell is convalescing she having been ill for several days past. J.D. Leftwich is convalescing he having been under the weather for some time. Oswald Kruish, of Brumbaugh, visited his sister Lizeta Kruish in Hansboro this week. Wm. Cauthers' family have moved into town, in order that the children may enjoy the privilege of attending day school. There was a large gathering of relatives at the home of Mother Locklin of Picton on Christmas Day December 25. A young people's party was held at the home of O.L. Sande on Thursday of this week, in honor of Margreta Sande. A young folks party took place at the home of John Pound among those present were Margreta Sande, Myrtle Weeden and C. Adelbert Weeden. Dr. Hamilton made a trip to Cartwright for the purpose of taking Mrs. Hamilton and Isabelle to Cartwright, from whence they journeyed to Bathgate, where they visited the home of Mrs. Hamilton's uncle, who is very feeble. M.Lawler and Mrs. Lawler entertained a large number of relatives for dinner on Monday last. The company numbered 46, including the members of the family. The relatives included Grandpa John and Mrs. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wilson and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. Wilson and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. Pound and family and Miss Pound, Rev. O.E. and Mrs. Tourtellotte, and Mrs. and Miss Weeden. The company had an enjoyable time. Rumor has it that Armourdale is to become a formidable antagonist from the point of view of a trading center. It is reported that the Finns, who reside west and southwest of that place, have subscribed among themselves money to the amount of $5,000 toward the establishment of a store at Armourdale. More than this, these progressive gentlemen have been endeavoring to persuade an enterprising man to put cash into the project. We do not know whether any credence can be given to the rumor but a further rumor is current to the effect that President J.M. Kelly of the Farmers Railroad has promised to give $900 toward the project if the store is located in Hansboro. The Christmas exercises were held at the church on Saturday evening last, in spite of the storm which raged that evening. There was a large number present at the exercises which were very creditably performed by the young people and reflected great credit on those who had trained them. The visit of Santa Claus was greatly appreciated by the young people. The distribution of the gifts was also a time of gladness. Each child received a stocking full of candies and such like. There passed hence, on Sunday night last, at the home of Corwin Goodyear, southeast of Hansboro, Grandpa Goodyear, at a ripe old age. The deceased was in his usual health on Saturday, when Mr. and Mrs. Corwin Goodyear left home for the purpose of taking part in the Christmas exercises at Rock Lake, but on their return home they discovered that he was ill. The end came suddenly. The funeral service took place on Wednesday, at L.W. Eikenberry's, the Rev. John Deal, an old friend of the deceased conducting it. The remains were taken to Indiana for interment. ROCK LAKE EDITOR UNABLE TO GIVE BONDS Editor Treadwell of the Rock Lake Ripples who was taken to jail at Cando for shooting and possibly mortally wounding two men in a pool room at Rock lake a week ago tonight, has been unable to furnish bonds so far, although the amount has been fixed by the judge of the district court at only $1,000 in each case. It seems that the people of Rock lake are afraid of the editor, and as he has made threats on different occasions and is believed to be insane at times, the citizens are afraid that if released he will return to Rock Lake and do more damage. For this reason, doubtless, it is said that a petition has been prepared and forwarded to the judge of the district court of Towner County, the prayer of which is that the amount of the bonds be increased. Attorney James V. Brooke, one of the ablest lawyers in Towner County, has been retained to defend Mr. Treadwell and is preparing to make a hard fight for his client. Devils Lake Journal