Towner County, ND, Hansboro, News published January 1, 1911 and April 30, 1911 ************************************************************************ 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, 1911 and April 30, 1911. North Dakota State Historical Society microfilm numbers 09491 Transcribed August, 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, 1911 LOCAL NEWS We understand Mrs. Dale is worse again. Emmett Watts lost a horse on Sunday last. Mrs. J. S. Hamilton and Isabelle have returned home. Frank Murdick was in Rock Lake on Thursday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Olson left on a business trip to Minneapolis on Monday last. Miss Weeden entertained her Sunday School class the latter end of last week. Mrs. Manning visited at the parsonage on Tuesday last and partook of supper also. Mrs. Fred Olson and Redella returned home from Churchs Ferry on Monday last. Miss Weeden entertained Myrtle Weeden on Friday of last week. It was Myrtle's birthday. There was born to Mr. and Mrs. Krisher of Hansboro on Thursday, December 26, 1910 a daughter. School will open on Monday next when studies will be resumed after the Christmas vacation. George Shoemaker of Ellsberry, North Dakota was a business caller between trains on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kellogg and family took dinner on New Year's Day with Mr. and Mrs. McKee. Ed Pound left for Cando on Friday last. He expects to work there for the rest of the winter. Rev. O. E. and Mrs. Tourtellotte took dinner with John and Mrs. Wilson on New Year's Day. Bert Manning left for Fargo on Monday last. He will study pharmacy at the Agricultural College. Miss Weeden entertained Mary Lawler, Margreta Sande, Myrtle and Adelbert Weeden the latter end of last week. Roy Worsley left for Fargo on Monday last. He will attend the Agricultural College where he will study pharmacy. Miss Villia Murdick returned to her school duties on Monday last. She was accompanied by Velma who went to Rock Lake. Mrs. Klever of Hansboro, was called to her home in Iowa on Wednesday last by telegraph, on account of the illness of her mother, who was seized with a stroke of apoplexy. W. J. Maughan, Sweet Grass, Montana, a former resident of Hansboro, was in town on Monday and Tuesday last. He reports that Billie Bryne is well, as is also the Wynn family. Bessie Brown who has been on a visit to relatives in and around Hansboro, left for her home at Vancouver, British Columbia. Hugh Lymburn drove her to Cartwright, from whence she took the train to the west on Monday. Will all the members of the M. B. A. please attend lodge meeting on Monday evening next. There will be installation of officers, after which there will be a social time. The president urges all to bring lunch baskets, packed with toothsome delicacies and enjoy the social time after business is over. One piece of news we regret we omitted last week had to do with the day school. The occasion was the Friday before Christmas and the entertaining parties were the upper classes and their teachers. The entertainment took the form of a surprise to the lower classes and part of it was a Christmas tree. All entertained and entertained and had a good time. Miss Margreta Sande returned to Grand Forks on Monday last, after spending Christmas and New Year's Day at home. C. A. Weeden and Myrtle Weeden returned to Mayville Normal School on Monday last where they will continue their studies. This part of North Dakota was in the grip of a blizzard on Tuesday night last. The storm came up quite suddenly. At supper time the wind was in the southeast but between six o'clock and 7:30 it veered to the northwest at which time began one of the severest blizzards of recent years which continued with unabated violence until daylight. We have not heard of any disaster resulting there from, though several Hansboro residents had considerable trouble in reaching their homes in safety, while some spent the night in town in consequence of the severity of the storm that night. ROCK LAKE NEWS Mr. Foley has left the employ of the N. W. Hawkinson Lumber Co. and after visiting his sons at Rolla and another town in North Dakota he expects to go to Missouri where he will remain until spring. The banks were closed on Monday last, that day being a legal holiday. Mrs. E. Keith of Egeland visited friends in Rock Lake from Saturday until Monday last. The Rev. T. S. Brown partook of dinner New Year's Day at the home of Ed Huff. Mr. and Mrs. S. Stone enjoyed the bounty of the C. E. Huff home on New Year's Day. Miss Fladger who is the new teacher in Rock Lake village school, came here last Saturday. She was entertained at the home of Principal Colvin parts of Saturday and Sunday and took up her school duties on Monday. Mr. Mikkelson of the Farmers R. R. , had business in town on Monday last. Mr. Parkes of Ridgeville, Manitoba, Canada who has been spending several days at the home of Fred Lindsay who is his brother-in-law, expected to return home last Tuesday. January 13, 1911 LOCAL NEWS Mrs. Richard Long is ill. Ed Pound returned from Cando last week. Clarence Crum left for St. John on Wednesday. We were in error last week - Mrs. Dale is better. Miss Slinde returned from her vacation on Monday. Ladies Aid Society met at the parsonage this week. Mrs. T. J. Clifford returned from her visit with friends in Cando. The Woodman Camp officers were installed on Thursday night of this week. Elmer Barker and his daughter, Iva, left for Cando on Monday of this week. There was born the Mr. and Mrs. James Brown a son on Friday of last week. School assembled for study, after the Christmas vacation on Monday morning last. C. E. Blackorby returned from a business trip to Minneapolis and Grand Forks on Monday last. The M. B. A. business meeting and social did not materialize on account of the stormy night. Mrs. R. Cauthers of Deering, North Dakota and Miss Cauthers visited at the home of W. Cauthers this week. G. A. and Mrs. Olson returned on Thursday of this week from their visit to friends in the Twin Cities. J. H. Brooks left for Cando on Thursday of this week where he will visit at the home of Senator Gibbens. Mrs. O. E. Tourtellotte requests us to announce that the L. A. Society will meet at the parsonage next Wednesday at the usual hour. The choir of the church are invited to the home of W. R. Wilson for their weekly practice this (Friday) evening. It is hoped all will be present. The Rev. O. E. Tourtellotte will exchange pulpits on Sunday next with the preacher at Rock Lake, the Rev. T. S. Brown. Services at the usual hours. Miss Weeden entertained the choir of the church at her home on Saturday evening last. The invitations asked that those invited come prepared to represent some song. This was done with the following result: "The Maple Leaf Forever", Mrs. Tourtellotte; "Tramp, Tramp, the Boys Are Marching", Rev. O. E. Tourtellotte; "The Star Spangled Banner", Miss Lawler; "The Cowboy Song". Ed Davidson; "The Clown Song"; Everett Lawler; and a Russian song, represented by Lizet Kruish, who was attired in the quaint Russian style. Miss Kruish also sang songs in Russian. There were other pleasant items. Miss McLaren and Miss Duggan were also present. Nearly the whole of this week and the latter portion of last the town and neighborhood of Hansboro has been in the grip of weather called blizzardy. Not only has the loose snow been blown about pretty freely but there has also fallen a considerable quantity of snow and in such quantities that many (most) of the roads are almost impassable. In consequence of the bad weather the work of the school has been almost at a standstill so far as the country portion of the pupils is concerned. They have been unable to attend because of the condition of the roads. The weather has also been severe, the thermometer having registered between 20 and 40 degrees below zero. HANSBORO STATE BANK ANNUAL MEETING The Board of Directors of the above bank held its annual meeting on Tuesday last, January 10, 1911. The condition of the bank from the point of view of business done, showed it to be in an eminently satisfactory condition as the transfer of 25 percent to the surplus fund would indicate. Not only so, but it would also indicate the increasing confidence in the bank in the town of Hansboro and its immediate vicinity. The first item of business that came before the Board of Directors was the resignation of Mr. D. H. Beecher, who has been the president of the bank from the time of its organization five years ago. The resignation of Mr. Beecher was accepted. The following officers were elected: President - S. A. Converse Vice President - E. J. Thomas Cashier - C. E. Blackorby Assistant-Cashier - T. J. Clifford A further idea of the bank's sound condition is seen in the fact that the bank checked up in full, as well as the transfer of the 25 percent or an amount of at least $2,500. This is not a bad financial condition at all, all things considered. The new president and vice-president, S. A. Converse and E. J. Thomas, are both experienced bankers, each of them having been in the banking business for many year. Mr. Converse is the president of the First National Bank and the Citizens Savings Bank both of Cresco, Iowa and his experience in the banking business of that city extends over a long period, he having been president of the First National Bank for 20 years. Mr. Thomas has had an experience almost as long as that of Mr. Converse and is at present cashier in the First National Bank of Cresco. With the banks future in the hands of men of experience such as these men have the bank should continue to forge ahead from the business point of view and with the public confidence more firmly rooted in the bank's possibilities, the bank should do even more business in the future that it has done in the past. January 20, 1911 LOCAL NEWS Jim Blackorby lost a horse this week. John Locklin lost two horses last week. Edna Murdick was a Rolla visitor this week. John Locklin is confined to his bed with rheumatism. Harry Asplin was in Rolla from Tuesday to Thursday of this week. The Ladies Aid Society met at the parsonage on Wednesday of this week. Jeanie Braaton left on a visit to Starkweather on Thursday of this week. J. H. Brooks returned from his visit to Cando yesterday (Thursday). Mr. and Mrs. T. Parslow and family left for Devils Lake on Thursday. J. W. Leftwich is confined to his bed. He is suffering from an attack of rheumatism. C. E. Blackorby was a business visitor to Rolla on Tuesday of this week. He returned Wednesday. C. E. and Mrs. Weeden entertained T. J. and Mrs. Clifford and Master Clifford on Tuesday of this week. Mr. Click, who has been staying at the home of J. W. J. Johnson left for New Rockford, North Dakota on Thursday. Wm. Krisher's sister of Belfield, North Dakota, who was accompanied by little niece, visited her brother on Friday and Saturday last. Messrs. W. Maughan and Whalen were visitors to Rolla on Saturday last. The latter returned the same day. L. McAneney was also a Rolla visitor, though he passed through that town on his way home to Cando, where he spent Sunday, returning to Hansboro Monday. Ernie and Mrs. Dillon have taken up their residence in the house formerly occupied by Chris Orton, of whom they have purchased the property. Miss Amy Brightbill of Egeland, visited at the home of C. E. Blackorby from Saturday to Monday last, when she returned to Egeland. The Rev. O. E. Tourtellotte conducted the services at Rock Lake on Sunday last in an exchange of pulpits, the Rev. T. S. Brown conducting the services here. Mrs. N. J. Johnson and Mrs. R. Lloyd visited in Hansboro on Monday and Tuesday of this week. Mrs. Lloyd also visited in Rock Lake from Saturday to Monday. A. B. Converse had business in Hansboro the latter end of last week and the beginning of this. He returned to his home in Cresco, Iowa on the noon train on Tuesday. W. Maughan was married on Wednesday last to Vella Gailfus at Rolla. We have not the details up to the time of going to press but we will publish them next week if possible. Messrs. Cunningham and Reese were in town on Wednesday last. They were passing through from Cando, where they had been on business in connection with their office of county commissioners. January 27, 1911 LOCAL NEWS W. J. Maughan and wife drove over from Rolla on Monday last and have been visiting friends in town the last few days. Elmer Barker and his daughter, Iva, returned from their two weeks visit to Cando on Monday last. C. E. Blackorby left for the capital on Monday last on the business trip. Miss Slindee entertained her Sunday School class on Saturday evening last. The church choir met for practice at the parsonage on Friday evening last. After practice Mrs. Tourtellotte served refreshments. Mary Lawler is staying at the home of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson. The Ladies Aid Society met at the home of W. R. Wilson on Wednesday afternoon last, when quite a large number were present. A good deal of business was done, after which Mrs. Wilson served refreshments. Several from town were present. The Ladies Aid Society have decided to hold a pie social on Saturday, February 4. Every conceivable kind of pie is promised for the occasion. The social will be held all the afternoon and evening of that day when pie, cake, sandwiches, pickles and coffee will be served. You will enjoy it. Better attend it. W. Martin was in town on Wednesday last. F. Lawrence of Armourdale was in town on Wednesday. Edith Wilson returned from her trip to Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday last. The Ladies Aid Society will meet at the parsonage on Wednesday next. Lunch will be served after business. Emmett Watts of Ellsberry, North Dakota was in Hansboro between trains on Wednesday. Miss M. Sorenson of Cando the new County Superintendent of Schools made her first official visit to the Hansboro School on Wednesday last. February 3, 1911 LOCAL NEWS The Ladies Aid Society have decided to hold a pie social on Saturday, February 4. Every conceivable kind of pie is promised for the occasion. The social will be held all the afternoon and evening of that day, when pie, cake, sandwiches, pickles and coffee will be served. You will enjoy it. Leon Agarand won the first prize, a fifteen dollar watch, at the Fiddlers' Contest at Rock Lake last Friday. The other prizes went to Sam Keeney and Roy Price as indicated. Dan Stewart of Devils Lake had business in town this week. Several inhabitants are under the weather - Mrs. Sande, Mrs. Wilkinson, W. R. Wilson, etc. February 10, 1911 C. A. Paetow left for Devils Lake early in the week where he had business of importance. Peter Nelson was a business visitor to Devils Lake the latter part of last week. G. H. Walker returned from his extended trip to Ontario recently. He was away some three or four weeks, and while away spent a very pleasant time visiting friends and renewing acquaintances with former townsfolk. There was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. Littke a girl, a few days ago. The Ladies Aid Society is a busy company these days. On Wednesday last week they were to have met at the home of the Rev. O. E. and Mrs. Tourtellotte where lunch was to have been served, but the weather was too stormy. The next day, however was a feast day, for the lunch provided by Mrs. Tourtellotte was partaken of by a good many men as well as women and by the time night came very little of the food provided was left. The Ladies Aid met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Pound last Wednesday. A good deal of business was done, not only in the matter of finance but also in connection with needlework. After the routine kind of business was over the ladies (and gentlemen) present partook of the excellent lunch provided by Mrs. Pound. There were over twenty-four present. Hugh Lymburn made a business visit to Devils Lake recently. James Blackorby was a business caller at Ellsberry, North Dakota recently. Geo. Shoemaker was in Hansboro between trains this week. The Ladies Aid society held the pie sale on Saturday last. It was a success in every way, whether from the point of view of the number of pies made and sole, or the amount of cash taken in on that occasion. There was an abundance of all kinds of edibles and all who partook thereof were satisfied. Capt. Ford was under the weather for several days last week. We are glad to say he is able to be at the throttle again. Sheriff G. W. Shively was in town on business on Wednesday last. Lizeta Kruish left for her home on Saturday last. She will be the helper of her mother. Mrs. John Wilson has been suffering with the grip for the last few days. The next service in connection with the Catholic Church will be held on Wednesday, February 22. The young folks are enjoying the coasting on these fine bright moonlit nights. Frank Grimes was in Rock Lake from Saturday to Monday when he returned to Hansboro. F. Troutmiller was in town on business the first of the week in connection with his work. His special business seems to be taking out the telephones. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gailfus of Rolla, have been visiting in Hansboro since Monday last. They spent a pleasant time visiting friends and returned to their home on Thursday of this week. Mrs. W. Wilson is in the grip of la grippe. Mr. and Mrs. W. Maughan are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gailfus at Rolla. The Rev. O. E. Tourtellotte desires us to announce that he will preach on Sunday morning next on "Lincoln and his Religion"; and in the evening of the same day on "Two World Emancipators". These will be interesting topics. A Sunday School teachers' training class has been organized in connection with the church. The first meeting was held on Wednesday evening, when there were six present. The meetings are held weekly and the meeting next week will be at the home of Dr. Hamilton. Mrs. T. Elsberry of Rock Lake, North Dakota is visiting at the home of Mrs. Eccles. J. R. Wills made a trip to Devils Lake this week and expects to return tomorrow. C. H. Hoyt was a Devils Lake visitor on Thursday. John H. Brooks and Mrs. Kyes visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Weeden the early part of the week. ROCK LAKE NEWS Job Harrison has disposed of his furniture and left for Devils Lake. Mrs. Clouse is very ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. P. Mooney. James Aird is going on to his father-in-law's farm the first of next month and H. Stanley is going to take his place on the mail route. The Literary Society is doing good work in regard to its programs. Mrs. E. C. Huff is convalescing from an attack of tonsillitis; and so also is Ed Huff's grandmother, from an attack of pneumonia. Dr. Balfour made a professional visit to Hansboro last week. The Lakes Aid Society met at the home of Roy Lean. In spite of the bad weather there was a good attendance. We believe the Ladies Aid Society will meet at the home of Mr. C. A. Lapham. The Society will meet at the usual hour. SCHOOL NOTES Ruth and Edith Mills are back in school, after a two-weeks' combat with la grippe. The pupils of the school are preparing a program for the celebration of the birthdays of Lincoln and Washington. It promises to be a very good program. These special exercises bring to our minds the virtues of these national heroes and ought to help us to be better citizens. The pleurisy held Ray Isenbarger in the house for two weeks. We are all glad to see him back to work. It seems too bad to be compelled to lose time that is so valuable but as it cannot be avoided, we should try and make the best of it. The English II class is now working on the "Merchant of Venice". Ora Arnold was a visitor in Room 4, Wednesday morning. The young people are always welcome to our school, as well as the older ones. But we would like to see the young people here for business. The Fifth and Sixth Grades are studying about Lincoln and Washington this week. Bertha Vogel of the Fifth Grade is on the sick list. The pupils of Room No. 3 are taking great interest in their music and drawing lessons. Preparations are being made for a Lincoln and Washington program in Room 3. Room No. 1 is doing fine work. The primer class has finished the two primer books and are starting on the First Reader. They are also preparing a program for Lincoln's and Washington's birthdays in that room. FERNYHOUGH - SCHULTZ Very recently there occurred an auspicious event in the city of Wahpeton, North Dakota at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Schultz. The hour was seven o'clock in the evening. The occasion was the marriage of the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Schultz, Clara Josephine to one of Picton's prosperous young farmers, F. H. Fernyhough. The Rev. Gallagher, the Congregational minister of Wahpeton, read the ceremony which made them man and wife, after which a very dainty repast was partaken of. Mrs. Fernyhough, prior to her marriage taught school at Picton for several months, while Mr. F. H. Fernyhough is also well known both at Picton and Hansboro, he having lived in the neighborhood for many years. He is also the clerk of the School Board at Picton. The News offers its congratulations and best wishes. February 17, 1911 LOCAL NEWS Devils Lake Journal says: Mr. Nelson of the Hansboro Mercantile and Investment Company, Hansboro's hardware man, has sold his store at that point to the Anderson boys who ran a hardware store at Penn some time ago. Mr. Nelson will leave for Canada where he will farm until he gets the desire to go back to the old business. John Wilson is around again, after an attack of illness on Sunday last. Mrs. F. Barnes of Rock Lake, visited the home of Geo Wilson Tuesday to Thursday. Mrs. Barnes also attended the meeting of the L. A. Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Hamilton entertained the Rev. O. E. and Mrs. Tourtellotte and the Rev. T. S. Brown on Thursday evening of this week. An enjoyable evening was spent. John W. Pound and C. E. Blackorby attended the Masonic banquet at Rolla on Wednesday evening as did also Dr. J. S. Hamilton and D. A. Blackburn. Mrs. Scott, daughter of Svan Olson, who has been ill for some time past, passed hence on Wednesday evening. The funeral will take place today (Friday) at two o'clock at the church. J. D. Leftwich was around town on Wednesday afternoon last. We are glad to record this fact, for J. D. has a hard siege of rheumatism. Commissioners J. A. Reese and W. Cunningham left Monday for Minot where they went for the purpose of attending the Commissioners' State Convention. Harry Asplin made a trip to Devils Lake on Wednesday last. Clinton H. Hoyt, our tonsorial artist, attended the Barber's Convention at Devils Lake Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. W. J. Arnold, temperance lecturer, visited Hansboro last Friday evening when he delivered one of his lectures to a good audience. The lecture was packed full of point, pathos and patriotism. It was enjoyed by all present. Mrs. T. Elsberry returned home from her visit with Mrs. Eccles on Saturday last. Rob Elsberry was in Hansboro between trains on Saturday last. Dan Rickard, of Ellsberry, North Dakota was in town between trains on Saturday last. The Rev. O. E. Tourtellotte preached excellent sermons on Sunday last. There were good congregations. Mrs. Watts, we understand, is very ill. The Ladies Aid Society will meet at the home of Mrs. J. E. Knight on Wednesday next, at two o'clock. After business lunch will be served by Mrs. Knight and Mrs. Fred Ninke. Emmett Watts, of Ellsberry, North Dakota was in town one day this week. The Ladies Aid Society met at the home of Mrs. John Wilson this week and transacted quite a good deal of business and Mrs. Wilson served an excellent lunch. B. L. Thomas had business out of town on Thursday. C. A. Paetow returned from his trip to the Canadian Northwest on Friday of last week. Peter Nelson returned from his business trip on Friday last. O. L. Sande left on a business trip on Thursday. Herman Hoerer of Picton had business in town on Wednesday last. Pem Flewell was in town on Wednesday. Mr. Lewis and Mr. Drewry of near Rolla were in town on business on Tuesday last. Mr. and Mrs. Weeden entertained C. E. and Mrs. Blackorby on Tuesday evening. Little Nellie Weeden was again an interested caller on Tuesday evening. The Royal Neighbors met in business session on Thursday evening of this week. Rob Lloyd had his foot injured on Tuesday last, while on the home run and had to lay off a day or two. ROCK LAKE NEWS Mr. Clouse still continues ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. P. Mooney. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Lindsay went to Calvin, North Dakota for a few days this week where Mr. Lindsay is attending to business. Mr. S. Lichty left Tuesday for Grand Forks. Mrs. J. Lichty and Miss Little also left Tuesday for Devils Lake. Charlie Jahnke returned from his month trip into Minnesota where he visited the home folks and other friends. Ross Eakright was in town over Sunday. Mrs. F. Barnes was in Hansboro from Tuesday to Thursday of this week. She visited her sister, Mrs. G. Wilson and attended the meeting of the Ladies Aid Society. Mr. and Mrs. H. Stanley spent a day or two at the home of Mr. O'Brien, ease of here recently. The Children's Choir will sing at the church on Sunday evening next. You know they are able to sing. Why not hear them? SCHOOL NOTES The School Board held its regular meeting at the school house on Tuesday afternoon. Only the regular routine business came before them. The pupils of the school are preparing for Lincoln and Washington program to be given the last part of next week. Hazel Eikenberry, Elma Latham and Kathleen Elsberry spent Sunday at the Eikenberry home. Erma Johnson missed school on Wednesday on account of a cold. The hack drivers are enjoying the very fine weather. They have not had serious difficulties for some time. The pupils of Room 3 enjoyed having a valentine box Tuesday. The attendance has been excellent this month, owing to the fine weather. The music classes are practicing patriotic songs this month. Rooms 1 and 2 enjoyed having a valentine box on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Harter visited Room 1 one afternoon this week. The Literary Society had a good program last Saturday evening, consisting of a debate, some dialogues and recitations. The people of Armourdale added to the enjoyment of the evening by giving two dialogues. February 24, 1911 FUNERAL OF MRS. SCOTT In our last week's issue we chronicled the death of Mrs. Scott, the daughter of Svan and Christina Olson of Hansboro, North Dakota. Mrs. Scott was born in Canada, at a place called Scandinavia, about 30 miles north of Minnedosa, Manitoba. She died on Wednesday, February 15, 1911, at the home of her parents, at the age of 22 years. She was married about four years and there are two children as the result of the marriage. Besides the mother and father, there are two sisters and four brothers who mourn the loss of a sister. After a brief service at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Olson, the body was bourne to the Methodist Episcopal Church, where the service was conducted by the Rev. O. E. Tourtellotte. The rev. gentleman read the appropriate sermon which was listened to with marked attention. The church choir very materially helped in the musical part of the service. Miss Pound presided at the organ. There were many sympathizers present, the church being more than full of neighbors and friends. LETTER OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. Svan Olson and family wish to thank their friends and neighbors for the great kindness shown them in their recent bereavement. Svan Olson and Family LOCAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Shoemaker and daughters, Mary and Gayle also Miss Lettie Butler spent Sunday at the home of Mr. Claud Lawrence. Auctioneer Hyland of Devils Lake, North Dakota has plenty of open dates. Mr. and Mrs. W. Wilson and family and Miss Edna Wilson spent Sunday evening with Claud Lawrence and H. W. Butler. The Ladies Aid Society have asked us to announce that they will hold a food sale in the Messer Building tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon and evening. The Ladies Aid Society met this week at the home of Mrs. J. E. Knight when the members of the society conducted some routine business, which will entail yet further work in the near future. More than this they also entered into needlework with zest. There was a program rendered, a patriotic one. After work and program they partook of the excellent luncheon provided by Mrs. Knight and Mrs. Ninke. The lunch was served up as a patriotic one the decorations being largely commemorative. Harry Asplin left on Tuesday for the purpose of attending the Lumbermen's Convention at Devils Lake. He returned Thursday. Bob Elsberry was in town between trains both on Saturday last and Tuesday of this week. Leon Agarand was in Egeland on Tuesday on this week. ROCK LAKE NEWS Mr. and Mrs. George Price are the proud parents of a baby girl. The Ladies Aid Society we understand will meet next Thursday at the T. O. Best home on Main Street. The time of meeting is two o'clock p. m. Edith Wilson and Eva Pound spent from Saturday to Monday at the home of Frank Barnes. George Mateer slipped down on Sunday evening and sprained one of his shoulders. The choir of young people which was trained by Misses Haas and Fladeland, sang very nicely at the church Sunday evening. We look forward to yet more pleasure in listening to their excellent singing. There will be an excellent program given by the school children on Friday evening. SCHOOL NOTES Jessie Smoot has quit her school work to accept a position as chief operator in the telephone central office. The switchboard has been removed to the rear of the post office where it will be in very commodious quarters. Edith Mills missed school Tuesday being compelled to remain at home to nurse an invalid tooth. Erma Johnson has changed school. She goes to Hansboro, Mrs. Johnson having resigned as keeper of the central telephone station. Mrs. Eikenberry spent Tuesday afternoon in Room 4. Mrs. Eikenberry has just returned from a two months visit in Indiana. She reports North Dakota's weather far better than anything she has seen while away. A petition, signed by the pupils of Room 4, was presented to the School Board, asking that a rope be placed upon the flag staff, in order that the flag may be hoisted. Room 4 are a very patriotic class and believe in showing it. The class of young ladies drilled by Miss Ryan made a splendid showing at the Literary Society last Saturday night. If things continue as they have been going we shall, no doubt, be able to acquit ourselves better in the future than in the past, good though it may have been. March 3, 1911 LOCAL NEWS Miss Kessler visited at the parsonage on Thursday of this week. B. L. Thomas left for Minneapolis on Thursday where he was called on account of the death of his father. The call home seems all the more sudden because Mr. Thomas' father has been in excellent health until within a few weeks ago when he was taken ill. Mr. Thomas, Sr. spent several weeks in the village at the home of his son last fall. We extend our sympathy to Mr. B. L. Thomas and Mrs. Thomas. Our townsman, Dave Farrell steps high these days. The reason? Dave has recently received a very useful diploma, one which will pace him in the forefront as a doctor of veterinary dentistry. We congratulate Dave on having attained such distinction and wish him all the success in this sphere of usefulness. The primary grade rendered a Washington birthday program to which the other grades were invited and attended but there was not one parent present. Mrs. N. J. Johnson left for Devils Lake on Friday last. O. L. Sande returned from Bismarck on Friday last where he had been in connection with business of the state. Dan Rickard was in town between trains on Saturday last. Mrs. Ninke called at the office on Monday for the purpose of renewing the subscription to the News. J. E. Knight called at the office and left some literature in reference to land in Louisiana. Peter Nelson returned from his business trip to Cando on Monday last. One of the Anderson Bros. was on the train Monday returning from Devils Lake. Dr. Hamilton was called to the home of Svan Olson to attend little Rosie Orton who was very ill. C. H. Hoyt, F. Murdick and J. Whalen were visits to Rolla on Wednesday last, each of them having business to transact. J. Whalen having decided to enter into business in that town, he will begin as early as next Monday we understand. W. J. Cunningham left for Cando on Tuesday where he will attend to county business. ROCK LAKE NEWS WASHINGTON-LINCOLN BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION On Friday evening last the young people of the day school rendered an excellent program at the Lichty Hall, Rock Lake, North Dakota and it reflected great credit on both teachers and young people. Not only so, it was also a tribute to the patience exercised by the instructors of the young people. Each teacher must have worked hard to bring about such results. Prof. Colvin acted as director; Miss Fladeland had charge of the music; Miss Haas was prompter; and Miss Ryan had charge of those parts where makeup was necessary. Each of these carried out their part well. Miss Keeley's work was also manifest in the way the "choppers chopped". We hardly dare to particularize so far as individual effort is concerned, or collective, but some of the items were so well carried out that we will mention some of them. The recitation by Howard Bonsack was good; the drill, "Noted Choppers", was exceedingly well done, the seven young folks who took part in it giving themselves up to the work of chopping with an energy and delight that brought forth the applause they deserved. Of the work of the Grammar Grade, their flag drill was well done. We do not say it was perfect, but it was well done and deserved the credit afforded them in the applause they received. Other items deserving of mention are the duet by Christine Colvin and Helen Anson, "A Knot of Blue and Grey"; the drill "Colonial Dames' Tea Party", consisting of seven dames who conducted themselves with proper Colonial propriety, whether it be in the stateliness of their marches, the way they drank tea to the health of those whom they loved or the profoundness of their bowing to their hostess; the flag drill, "Union and Liberty", by the Second Intermediate was well done and the intonation of the reciting which accompanied the drill was also good. Both the farce and the pantomime were well carried out. A lineal descendent of the original Betsy Ross gave the recitation "Betsy Ross" and his name is Curtis Mateer. One matter we omitted to mention and this was the excellence of the choruses rendered by the young people. There was a very appreciative audience. The usual weekly meeting of the Literary Society was postponed on account of the Washington-Lincoln program rendered by the young people on Friday. Mrs. Elisha Elsberry spent Saturday and Sunday with her children in town. She was also attended the Washington-Lincoln celebration. Mrs. Emmett Watts and son and daughter visited Mrs. Gleason from Friday to Monday and attended the Washington-Lincoln entertainment. Roy Lean and Mrs. Lean returned on Monday. Mrs. E. C. Huff and Eva were in Ellsberry, North Dakota between trains. They visited Grandma Michael who is well over her recent illness and Mose and Mrs. Huff. W. W. Bills had business at Hansboro between trains on Thursday of this week. The telephone central, formerly in the Lean building has been removed to the post office with J. W. Smoot, the postmaster in charge. Chas. Keeney and wife and baby were back in Rock Lake for a vacation. Charles has been away at school, where he was finishing his course of study. Hotel Keeney has received a shipment of ice from Sweetwater, North Dakota. Residents in the village have done likewise on account of the dryness of our former lake. The Rock Lake Sunday School is progressing very nicely, the attendance being excellent. A few more would come if they knew what the Sunday School stood for. The Sunday School is a training ground for the future citizen. Young and old should attend, for all are welcome. Herman Hoerer and wife and family were in town on Wednesday. The village was stirred to its depths on Saturday last when work came that Judge Cowan had been whitewashed. On Monday morning action was taken in this part of the district which showed how the inhabitants felt in the matter. They were not in favor of whitewashing but the clearing by the lawful way of doing it, which cannot be through gangism or bossism. Lorimer may be whitewashed by a practically effete Senate, but North Dakota's Senate should show a better example, where possible. SCHOOL NOTES The entertainment in honor of both Washington and Lincoln was largely attended by interested parents. The program was well rendered. (See report above) Room 1 entertained the parents who visited that room on Thursday of last week. The little folks did fine and it would be a benefit if the larger ones would do as well. Among those who enjoyed the program were Mesdames Latham, Lindsay, Elsberry, Petsinger, Harter and the misses Mooney and Vogel. Edith Mills has been absent from Room 4 on account of illness. We hope it will be only for this week. Gertrude Garrison has been absent from Room 4 on account of illness at home. We hope she will be with us again soon. Room 4 is putting forth a strenuous effort with the final examinations in view; they are to be held this month. Mesdames Latham and Lindsay visited Room 4 on Thursday of last week. We are glad the parents are getting interested in the school work. Mrs. Walder was a visitor of Rooms 1 and 2 on Tuesday last. February was the banner month for attendance so far this year. Fourteen were perfect in attendance in Room 4; eight perfect in Room 3; eight in Room 2 and 15 in Room 1. LOCAL NEWS J. A. Reese left today to attend to his duties of county commissioner at Cando. L. (Pete) Blackorby is in town, having returned from Montana where he has resided for over a year. W. W. Bills of Rock Lake was in town between trains on Thursday, he having business here. Bob Elsberry was in town between trains on Thursday of this week. W. J. Maughan and wife drove over from Rolla on Tuesday to spend a few days. The Ladies Aid Society met at the Murdick home and a hustling time was spent. The lunch served was a substantial one and proved to be the means of an addition to the funds of the society. March 10, 1911 WHERE IS TOWNER COUNTY? You think we jest. We do not. We wonder whether it is in the moon, in the planet Mars or behind the international line, north of us. We believe we have found the answer to our question. It is at Cando - the ancient, dust beclouded city of that name, where the dust of political jobbery blots out the rest of the country. Do you wish to know where it is? It is situate, we believe about forty miles southeast of us. Why do we so speak? Let us explain. Very recently we read a telegram from that illustrious and ancient city which purported to come from the people of Towner County. It read thus - "The people of Towner County protest against your supporting any measure having to do with opening up of the Judge Cowan matter and ask that you work and vote against such measure. " This historic telegram was signed by only 47 people in Towner County. These signers were residents of Cando, therefore Towner County. We aver there was not one signature of a resident outside of this ancient and illustrious city and county. We thought we were living in North Dakota. Possibly it might be Greece - ancient Greece, when each city was a state. Possibly we made a mistake just now when we called the above communication a telegram; it was a letter, a night letter. Why the necessity of a night letter? Is not Towner County rich enough, for it was from Towner County, was not the county right enough to forward a telegram by day? Perhaps it was necessary to send it under cover of night, because the deeds of these, the only residents in Towner County, were evil and unable to bear the light of day. Consistency is a jewel. We notice one of the voters or residents in the county who signed the night letter is the editor of The Cando Herald. He has preached civic righteousness and thus told what ought to be done. We find him in strange company and he seems to resemble the chameleon politically. He says something one week and seemingly changes his views. In the last issue he sincerely hopes that Judge Cowan will get fair play. Of course, he will get fair play. Not if the standpatters of Towner County have their way, if the night letter may be termed a way of attempting to stop justice's action. The Editor asks that justice be done. All the people back of the impeachment proceedings ask the same. The "friends" of the one impeached do not wish it so. The Editor infers he is dreaming. It is time to awaken. What is the difference between the Editor as an editor and a private citizen. Do his views undergo such a remarkable change when he leaves his office, that enables him to help send a night letter which practically calls for hush proceedings to be carried on and thus forestall those who are endeavoring to obtain just and honorable treatment of what appears to be a very serious matter. When he speaks from the editorial chair, it must be ex cathedra, but it loses its weight as soon as it reaches the stick or typesetting machine. What chemical change takes place so that the fair jewel of consistency is thus transformed into one of the lesser jewels. A few hours before, presumably, this night letter was forwarded there were other people who presumed they lived in Towner County, were preparing to send a message to the Representatives of Towner County at Bismarck and they were open enough to send their messages by day, cost money though they did. They also gathered about eighty names, and these eighty people dared to believe they lived in Towner County, which were forwarded by mail. They were fair and above board, daylight residents presumably, of Towner County, who also desired that justice be not bound, because they believe that fair play is a jewel. They do not run with the hare and follow with the hounds. They did not ask for the Representatives to vote against nor work against the opening up of a certain matter. These folks love fair play. Another place we know, which also presumes to be within the bounds of Towner County, at least, they pay taxes to Towner County and from this place also there proceeded telegrams to the Representatives and the number of them was nearly as large as that from "the people of Towner County" who forwarded the night letter. This last number were not in the gang. We believe gang proceedings to be those where an attempt to gag is made and when an attempt is made to do away with the course of true justice. THE OLD MAIDS' CONVENTION To say that it was a success is to put it mildly, for the characterization of those who took part in the affair was all that could be desired. There were three items rendered before the Convention began and these were given by Dr. J. S. Hamilton, who gave an excellent reading; Miss Pound, who rendered a pretty pianoforte solo; and the Rev. T. S. Brown who also gave a reading. During the rendering of these items the audience gave good attention but yet there was a spirit of expectation over them all as to when the convention would meet. Their expectations were gratified as soon as the third item was finished, for the Rev. O. E. Tourtellotte made the announcement of the meeting of the Convention and what appertained thereto. To the audience the "get-up" of the Old Maids was astonishing for the styles in dress ranges from the old-fashioned crinoline (or hoop skirt) to the up-to-date "hobble" skirt and many styles there were. The various representations were variously greeted. The stately person was largely absent and nearly all seemed to be "built" on the slim order with a good clothes effect which befitted them all. The calling of the roll of membership brought forth bursts of applause from the audience because of the various apt quotations the Old Maids used and thus showed the anxiety each of them had to obtain "a Man". They were nearly all of one mine in the matter, but there was one "insurgent" and she braved the contumely of her fellow Old Maids, even though the rules encouraged the seeking "a Man". She would not marry. So the fun proceeded, for funny it was from beginning to end. Next came the report of the work of the "Look Out" Committee (whose work it was to look out for eligible bachelors). The details of the report of this Committee showed how thorough was their work. The report pleased the audience immensely, because of the local application in connection with it. While this was in progress a certain "professor" made his appearance among the ladies and began the work of the rejuvenation of the Old Maids through his various elixirs and electrical appliances, connected with the "transformer", a patent of great value. Several of the Old Maids submitted themselves to the transformation operation and the results proved eminently satisfactory in every way until one of them put a poser before the professor, with her wish to be transformed into a man. This seemed to non-plus the professor and however he reasoned with her, she was strong in her determination to be thus changed. This capped the climax for the curtain fell at this point. The affair was in the hands of the Ladies Aid Society and proved a great success in every way. The ladies are to be congratulated on the way they brought about so successful a termination to their endeavors on behalf of the society. A PUBLIC NECESSITY We are the only civilized country in the world without a parcel post, for the simple reason that we are the only country in the world with great million, almost if not billion dollar, express companies, who have lobbies strong enough to keep us from getting one. Without their interference along with that of a few misguided middlemen, we would have had a liberal post of this kind years and years ago. Most of our merchants begin to see that it is and was, a mistake for them to oppose so great a public need and necessity, just as they are rightly ashamed now that they ever opposed rural delivery on the same selfish ground. Rural delivery in spite of all the opposition, came and never will it be taken from the farmer and his family just to compel him to "come to town oftener to get his mail". No man will admit today that he was ever so small and selfish as to do this and a few years from now it will be just as hard to find a man who will admit that he ever joined the express company in compelling the people to do without a parcel post. There is not and never was a measure upon which so many are agreed as this one. Village people and country people alike with the exception of the very few directly benefited or who think they would be by its defeat, are united in favor of a liberal parcels post. It must come, it will come and woe betide those so foolish as well as selfish as to get in the way of its coming. As Henry Wallace says: "The negotiations into which the United States has entered with foreign countries makes the present position so ridiculous that for shame's sake alone, congress will, if the people keep on asking, give them at least a part of what they want. To show how absurd the present situation is, we may state that the domestic service of the United States limits the weight to four pounds, that the rates Is one cent an ounce or sixteen cents a pound, and that if we wish to send eleven pounds of merchandise by post we will have to do it up in three packages and pay $1. 76 postage on them even if sent only to the next town. In contrast to this, England, post parcels to the United States at the following rates: Three pounds for 60 cents, seven pounds for 84 cents, eleven pounds for $1. 08 and the express company transports these packages from New York City at a common rate for the whole country of 24 cents a package. The express company meanwhile taxes domestic merchandise of the same eights from 25 cents to $3. 20, according to distance, while congress taxes the public for a similar service on a package of three pounds, 48 cents; on seven pounds, in two parcels $1. 12; and on eleven pounds in three parcels $1. 76. We have similar postal arrangements with other foreign countries. "Somebody is furnishing the money for a campaign, the object of which is to terrify congressmen and prevent them from voting for a bill which in its substance has been adopted by every civilized country on the face of the globe except ours. Even our neighbor, Canada, stretching from ocean to ocean, and with a more scattered population, has a parcels post and by no possibility could it be repealed. In fact, parcels post in civilized countries has come to stay. "If the farmers, who are really the main beneficiaries of this act, will each spend two cents and a little time in writing to their congressmen, insisting on the passage of the best bill offered it will be done, only they must hear from you. " The Dakota Farmer. LOCAL NEWS We regret to say, in our account of the Old Maids Convention we omitted to say that Leland Pound rendered a pianoforte solo as the opening number of the program. We were printing the page on which the account appears when we discovered our error. The Ladies Aid Society met at the home of James Brown on Wednesday last. There was a fairy good attendance of members and a good deal of business was gone through. Every one enjoyed the delicious lunch provided by the hostess for the day. The Rev. O. E. and Mrs. Tourtellotte entertained a number of guests on Wednesday evening last and these comprised Mr. C. A. Weeden and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson, Miss Slindee and Miss Weeden. C. E. and Mrs. Blackorby entertained the C. A. Weeden family on Tuesday last. T. J. Clifford and Mrs. Clifford entertained the C. A. Weeden family on Thursday last. Miss Villia Murdick spent Saturday to Monday at home. Miss Haas and Miss Fladeland of Rock Lake, North Dakota spent a pleasant hour between trains on Saturday last at the home of Miss Villia Murdick. Frank Grabill of Perth was in town on business Saturday last. Chris Paetow started on a business trip on Saturday last. The objective point was supposed to be Valley City, North Dakota. R. Long returned home on Friday from Cando where he had been on business. Walter Daniels and wife and family and Miss Laura Gilmour, have taken up their residence in the George Laing house. They reached town on Monday last. Mr. Daniels is the watchman at the roundhouse of the Farmers' G. & S. R. R. This may indicate a change of time in the schedule. Mr. Daniels subscribed for the News. C. E. Blackorby had business in Cando last Friday. He returned next day. Mr. and Mrs. W. Schwartz and family reached Hansboro, North Dakota at the beginning of the week and are staying at the Fred Ninke home. They came from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. B. L. Thomas returned from his sad trip to Minneapolis, Minnesota on Tuesday afternoon last. His mother felt the loss very keenly, having been the companion of Mr. Thomas, Sr. for the past 59 years. E. Detman went to Devils Lake on Saturday for the purpose of meeting his sister, Mrs. W. Schwartz. W. Withers, of Cartwright, Manitoba, Canada was in town on business on Tuesday last. Hugo Gailfus of Picton was in town on Tuesday last. Steve Watts, of Bryan Township, was in town on Wednesday last. E. Geyer, of Bryan Township was in town on Tuesday last. Roy Murdick, of South Dakota, came to visit at the Murdick home on Monday. Roy is a nephew of Frank Murdick. W. H. Cauthers and W. J. Wolgamot are publishing their auction sale, which will take place on Friday, March 24. There are some good horses listed, one of them being the pure bred Percheron stallion, "Orange Lad", which is so well known in the neighborhood. The sale begins at 10 a. m. Lunch will be served. Bob Elsberry was in town between trains Saturday. Dan Rickard, of Ellsberry, North Dakota, was in town between trains on Thursday. ROCK LAKE NEWS Mrs. Lindgren spent from Saturday to Tuesday with the home folks at Newville, North Dakota. Max Jahnke was under the weather at the beginning of the week. Did you work too hard, Max, on the beautifying of the store? Miss Haas and Miss Fladeland were in Hansboro, North Dakota between trains on Saturday. Miss Augusta Vogel has returned after a visit with relatives and friends, to resume her position in the Jahnke Bros. store. Our representative, Mr. N. W. Hawkinson, arrived home on Wednesday, after a very busy time at the legislature. Mrs. Hawkinson accompanied him. Clifford Shireman and wife are visiting with friends in this vicinity. Rock Lake Literary had a good program last Saturday night, but a much better one is expected for tomorrow (Saturday) evening. Everybody is welcome and should attend for their own benefit as well the public. The Ladies Aid Society met at the Colvin home last week. There was a record attendance and a good time was had by all present. The Society will meet at the home of Mrs. T. O. Best next Thursday, March 16 at 2:00 p. m. Dr. Balfour has had the drug store redecorated. Thomas Beamish, a veteran of the Civil War left for the Soldiers' Home last week. H. B Gray returned from Bismarck on Monday last, after finishing his work at the state capital. Mrs. Gray accompanied him. W. B. Elsberry made a round trip to Ellsberry, North Dakota at the beginning of the week. The looks of Hotel Keeney have been improved so far as the dining room is concerned. As a last sleigh ride of the season Misses Ryan and Smoot gave such a ride to the school girls of all sizes. We hope it was enjoyed to the fullest extent. SCHOOL NOTES Jessie Smoot has returned to school again. We are glad to see her with us. Grace Rushaw has been absent a few days this week. Gertrude Garrison is with us again after a prolonged illness. Lauretta Wagner has been absent a few day son account of la grippe. A few of the country boys have been absent this week on account of preparations for spring work. The A Class in Latin have been criticizing some of the Latin mythology this week. They think the Latins built too many air castles - like some of the people today. March 17, 1911 LOCAL NEWS Jno. A. Reese and W. Cunningham returned from Cando on Friday last where they had been on business in connection with seed grain and feed proposition by the county. Don't fail to attend the Farmer's institute at Rock Lake on Tuesday, March 28. Bob and Mrs. Elsberry were in town on business between trains on Monday. Mrs. McAneney of Cando, visited her son, L. McAneney on Tuesday and Wednesday as did also Mrs. Harvey Menser and soy Lyall of Egeland. They returned home on Thursday. Mrs. Shoemaker of Elsberry was a visitor at the home of Claud Lawrence on Monday. Representative N. W. Hawkinson of Rock Lake was in town on business between trains Monday. There was born to Mr. and Mrs. Claud Lawrence, a son on Monday last. Geo. Brown who is studying at Fargo, was at the home place for a few days recently. He returned to Fargo Monday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Boise a daughter on Tuesday last. Mrs. C. A. Weeden, who recently journeyed to Grand Forks for this purpose of undergoing treatment in St. Michael's Hospital at that place is greatly improved in consequence of the treatment so far we are glad to say. Chris Paetow returned from his business trip on Monday last. Roy Murdick returned to his home at Bryant, South Dakota on Monday last. Linus Sande, who drives the Anderson school rig met with an accident on Tuesday last, as he was returning home after school. The terrific wind which was blowing at the time upset the rig, and the team broke away. The damage done consisted of some bruises and a wrecked running gear. Mr. O. L. Sande was also in the rig. Emmett Watts of Elsberry was in town between trains on Wednesday last. School was closed from Wednesday last until Wednesday next. Some necessary examinations took place during the vacation. T. Owens of Cartwright, Manitoba was in town on business on Monday last. The bids opened at the meeting of the Picton School Board were awarded as follows: Mrs. W. B. Underwood, Andrew McMaster (2), and Mrs. L. W. Maxwell. The school sessions open on April 3. Mr. and Mrs. Hoerer of Picton entertained the Rev. O. E. and Mrs. Tourtellotte on Wednesday. The Rev. O. E. and Mrs. Tourtellotte entertained D. A. and Mrs. Blackburn and family Thursday. Miss D. Lloyd and Miss Cartier are spending St. Patrick's Day at J. R. Wills home. John Wilson is around again. He had an attack of illness this week. Dr. Hamilton had a mishap this week. He was driving and because of the bad shape of the roads his rig upset and he had a ducking. N. Fritsch our station agent and his wife left on a vacation this week. They journeyed to Peosta, Iowa. We hope they will have a pleasant time. Arthur Mooney is in charge as relief agent. Mr. Stromberg of Eagle Bend, Minnesota was in town on Monday in connection with land business. ROCK LAKE NEWS Mrs. C. E. Moen of Starkweather is giving music lessons here at present. She has quite a class we understand. The death of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Eller's baby caused much sorrow to the family and friends. The funeral took place at Brumbaugh on Sunday last. The Rock Lake Sunday School is progressing rapidly. It lacks a good bible class. Every person is invited to attend whether comparatively young or a little older. The church services are also well attended. Miss Heard of Perth is visiting with her aunt at Rock Lake this week. Miss Heard visited Hansboro also. Mrs. T. E. Clouse who has been ill for the past few weeks is a little worse, we understand. The Farmers' State Bank bought out the National Bank and will move into the First National Bank premises shortly. Col. A. and Mrs. Lapham we understand will leave Rock Lake shortly in consequence of the consolidation of the Rock Lake banks. We are sorry they are leaving. Rep. N. W. Hawkinson had business in Hansboro between trains on Monday last. SCHOOL NOTES Mesdames Hawkinson and F. H. Lindsay visited all the rooms last Wednesday. Some schools have artists and some do not, but the school here possesses one who does not lose an opportunity to prove his ability to the visitors when he presents them with their picture. The climax was reached when Mrs. barker and her niece, Miss Heard visited Room 4 on Friday last. The pictures were all right, but the Principal has the pictures. Room 3 has not an artist; therefore it had very good behavior when the persons mentioned visited that room. March 24, 1911 LOCAL NEWS Edna Murdick journeyed to Egeland on Friday last and returned the next day. Miss Slindee, our school principal had business in Devils Lake Monday last. Harry Asplin entertained Miss Lula Cartier and Miss D. Lloyd and Jay Wills to supper on Saturday evening last. Mrs. and Miss Weeden made a trip to Devils Lake on Tuesday of this week. G. A. Olson left for Starkweather on Saturday, where he had business. He was to have gone to Devils Lake on Monday, but the business which he expected to transact there did not materialize. He returned home Monday. John burns, of Cartwright, Manitoba was in town on Tuesday of this week. Mrs. N. J. Johnson returned to town on Friday last. Mrs. A. Blackorby returned from Missouri on Tuesday evening last. We are glad to see her in our midst again. The Ladies Aid Society met at the home of Mrs. F. Wilkinson on Wednesday last. A considerable amount of business was done. An excellent lunch was served after the business was over. Zelma Wilson is spending a few days at the home of Mrs. Frank Barnes of Rock Lake. Mrs. Kyes and Mrs. Wallace went to Devils Lake Tuesday. Peter Nelson is occupying part of the Browne building as an office, where he may be seen on business any day. The town seems to wear its usual aspect now that Bob Lloyd has returned to live here while the train time is changed. Mrs. Lloyd and himself are living in the Browne building and the place does not seem quite so deserted as it has been for some time. Chris Paetow left to prepare his new home in Saskatchewan on Tuesday last. He was accompanied by Chris Olson. Mrs. Herman Hoerer had a runaway on Wednesday night, the rig was slightly damaged but the occupants escaped injury. Roy Worsley returned home from Fargo Thursday evening. School work was resumed on Wednesday after a weeks vacation. Misses MacLaren and Duggan returned on Tuesday last. Bert Manning arrived on Thursday and will spend a few days visiting here. Frank Robeson is in town attending to business. He has two sales here this week. George Brown returned home from Fargo on Thursday evening. He has been studying veterinary in that city. Mr. C. Manning of Cartwright has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. D. Blackburn, for a few days this week. The choir met at the home of Mr. John Wilson on Tuesday night for the purpose of practicing the Easter anthems. Mr. Lampman arrived on Wednesday evening to take up his position as cook for Chris Orton who has opened a restaurant in connection with his other business. Mrs. Weeden returned home on Wednesday last. Daisy Lloyd and Miss Cartier left for home on Wednesday. W. Butler left for Ellsberry on Monday to commence work preparing for seeding. Mr. Wayne of Bismarck was in town on business on Tuesday evening last. ROCK LAKE NEWS John Beres returned from Devils Lake for a few days on business. Ader Eller will move into the Beres house this week. Sam Keeney has rented the Gleason farm and will move there in the near future. The Literary adjourned last Saturday evening and will have a debate followed by a basket social tomorrow (Saturday) evening. Gladys Mateer is ill this week. Gilbert Smerer, one of Rock Lake's prosperous farmers, will move to Jess Moore's farm, he have rented it. Farmers may be seen standing on street corners, talking of the prospects of crops and other topics of interest. Last week it was the township election. Now it is who will be the next ex-bachelor at Rock Lake, but they don't seem to catch on. There is considerable water in the lake this season, but unless more comes from above it will go dry just in time to plant barley and flax. Happy are the farmers who own a part of the lake bottom. Mrs. Frank Barnes visited Egeland between trains Tuesday last. Selma Wilson of Hansboro is visiting with her aunt, Mrs. Barnes. Rock Lake has broken its record for selling grain in the spring. Four carloads of corn and three carloads of oats were sold during the past week. The best wishes of her friends accompanied Mrs. Clouse to the hospital at Devils Lake where she is to undergo an operation. SCHOOL NOTES Harold Mooney has quite school on account of school work. Gladys Mateer has been absent this week on account of illness at home. Edith Mills has returned to school after a prolonged absence, first on account of illness and then because of bad roads. Helen Anson is absent from Room 1 this week on account of illness. Mrs. J. T. Evans and niece, Miss Kriemelmeyer were visitors in Room 1 Friday of last week. Alois Petsinger and Bernice Elsberry have been absent on account of illness from Room 1. The Second Grade have finished their second year book and have started the third book. Mrs. A. E. Eller and Mrs. W. Rice visited Room 2 on Friday last. Selma Wilson was a visitor in Room 2 on Tuesday last. March 31, 1911 Senator A. S. Gibbons, of Cando was in town on Friday last, looking after his farming interests. Mr. Stacey, of Holmfield was in town on Saturday last. M. Lawler was in Cartwright on Wednesday last where he attended the Wiseman sale. Bert Manning is a fully qualified pharmacist. Clarence and Elmer Barker were in Devils Lake on business on Monday last. W. J. Cunningham and W. G. Ginther made a business trip to Devils Lake Monday. Gasoline engine repairing in all its branches. Satisfaction guaranteed. Write or phone H. Stanley, Rock Lake, North Dakota. T. J. Clifford, O. L. Sande, Jas. Brown, Jas. Blackorby, W. Stephens and others left for Bismarck on Monday last. Miss Jennie Geary came to Hansboro on a visit Monday last. N. A. Fritsch returned to his duties Tuesday from Iowa. Mrs. Fritsch remains for some time. Ben Diggins left for Saskatchewan the latter end of last week. He will work for his uncle. Mr. Stromberg of Eagle Bend, Minnesota had business in town last week, staying over Sunday. Carl Shultz buried his father on Wednesday of this week. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved. Mrs. Emmett Watts and son and daughter visited at Rock Lake on Thursday of last week. Mrs. J. E. Brown visited in town Thursday. Walter Gailfus and wife of Rolla, were in town Thursday and Mrs. Gailfus attended the R. N. of A. social at the home of Dr. Hamilton. Mrs. Dr. Hamilton, Mrs. O. E. Tourtellotte and Mrs. D. Blackburn entertained the members of the R. N. of A. on Thursday of this week. The social function took place at the home of Mrs. Dr. Hamilton and was held in connection with the departure of Mrs. C. Paetow (who expects to leave for Saskatchewan in the near future). A very pleasant and enjoyable time was spent in social enjoyment. During the affair Mrs. Paetow was presented with a token of esteem. Born to Mr. and Mrs. E. Dillon a daughter on Wednesday, March 29. The Ladies Aid Society will meet at the home of M. Lawler on Wednesday next and lunch will be served. Frank Derrig of Egeland, was in town over Sunday and returned home on Monday morning's train. C. H. Hoyt made a business trip to Killarney on Thursday of this week. The Rev. O. E. and Mrs. Tourtellotte entertained Mr. and Mrs. R. C. McKee on Monday last. J. R. Wills made a business trip to Devils Lake Tuesday last. Thursa Brown is visiting friends in Cartwright, Manitoba. A goodly number of farmers and others attended the farmers' institute at Rock Lake on Tuesday. A very enjoyable as well as instructive time was spent. Adelbert and Myrtle Weeden returned home from Mayville Normal School for the vacation on Friday last. Mr. Weeden and their sisters met them at Devils Lake. Mrs. C. A. Weeden is improving we are glad to say. Mrs. Laughlin of Picton is ill, a cold being the cause. Miss Keeley of Rock Lake spent a pleasant time Wednesday evening with Misses MacLaren and Duggan. PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES Our seventh and eighth grades are planning a debate for Friday, April 7. The question is resolved: that Whittier did more for his country than Webster. The question arose in connection with the study of Whittier's "Ichabod". John and Clara Anderson have moved away from this district this week. William Geary has left school. He has gone to his former home. It is unfortunate that so many pupils are leaving school now on account of farm work. The last two months are very important and without the review and drill of this period a number of pupils will fail to make their grades. Physiology work was discontinued in all grades last week. The Seventh Grade completed their work in this subject at the state examinations given during vacation. The Eighth Grade is doing very successful work in algebra and are getting a great deal of enjoyment from the work. Two new sets of supplementary readers have just been ordered for the Primary Grades. We think they deserve the new material, for they have completed five primers and first readers during the year. The Second Grade are at present reading their fifth second reader. The writing contest is still in progress. There are reports of parents offering extra prizes to their children should the win the fountain pen. The High School pupils are busy preparing a play to be given in the near future. At the March meeting of the school board it was decided that our school would have no class for beginners opened this spring. Our records show that those who spend just nine months in the first grade have done fully as strong work as those who entered in the spring and thus gave eleven months to the same work. This being true it seemed unwise to overcrowd the room by admitting a class that can just as easily finish their grade in the nine months of next year. The primary room is already full, every seat occupied. ROCK LAKE NEWS WILDISH - LATHAM On Wednesday evening last a wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Latham, Rock Lake, North Dakota, in the presence of a goodly number of relatives and friends. The contracting parties were Miss Latham, the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Latham and one of Rock Lake's popular young ladies and Thomas C. Wildish, one of Rock Lake's enterprising young men. The bride was accompanied by Miss Rader of Cando and the groom by Harley Latham, brother of the bride. The Rev. T. S. Brown, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, impressively read the words which made them man and wife, the ring ceremony being used. After the ceremony the guests sat down to a sumptuous wedding dinner. The young couple received several useful presents. Mr. and Mrs. Wildish left for the home of the groom, which is in Michigan, where they will keep house for the present, the groom having to look after the home farm. The News tenders its best wishes. Thomas C. Wildish and Glenn Latham made a trip to Cando on Monday last. They had business with the county judge. We hear out town will lose two more bachelors in the near future. What will become of our town? John Beeres is helping John Hindman this week. Miss Keeley was a visitor in Hansboro Wednesday and Thursday. Lincoln Siebert of Cando is visiting friends in Rock Lake this week. Max Jahnke left for Carter, Montana last week. He was accompanied by Julius Zeigenhagen of Glencoe, Minnesota. They shipped a carload of horses. Fred Jahnke of Glencoe, Minnesota is visiting his brother and sister. Leo Jahnke of Fargo visited with the Jahnke's over Sunday. Jess Grove left for Montana on Monday. Thomas Wylie left for Wisconsin on Monday. His brother-in-law left at the same time. Wm. Glander returned to Rock Lake last week. John Grove and Lloyd Grove returned to Rock Lake this week. The election results, thought late, are as follows: Trustees, Claude Elsberry, W. Groves, Roy Lean; treasurer, H. G. Gray; assessor, Andrew Foley; clerk, T. O. Best; justice of the peace, Frank Barnes. SCHOOL NOTES Mr. C. A. Weeden of Hansboro and Rev. T. S. Brown visited Room 4 Tuesday last. Mr. O. C. Gregg visited Room 4 Tuesday afternoon. He spoke to the pupils on Happiness and Heads and Nubs. These homely addresses were greatly enjoyed. Mr. J. J. Eikenberry was also present. Hazel Eikenberry has left school on account of distance. Glenn Latham was absent from Room 4 this week. Ernest Yeager has left school on account of spring work. Hugh and Charles Smoot were absent a part of this week on account of spring work. Lincoln Siebert was a visitor in Room 4 Tuesday last. The juniors have great hopes for a successful baseball season. We wish them the best luck. Those neither absent nor tardy in Room 2 for the last month were Eva Huff, Helen Latham, Clarence Rice, Curtis Mateer, Mabel and Otto Bullock, Lucille Colvin, Byron Hindman, Winford and Hazel Barnes. Lenore Harter and Frances Price were absent from Room 2 because of illness. The drawing classes under the leadership of Miss Fladeland have been sketching flowers. The music classes under her leadership are learning a spring song. Praise is due Miss Fladeland. The pupils who were neither absent nor tardy for the month ending March 24 are as follows: Mina and Nina Lynn, Leona Rice, Florence Hoyme, Kate and Ruth Elsberry, Mabel Latham, Lottie Hindman and Helen Rice. John Eller has quit school. The girls of Room 4 gave a reception Friday evening in honor of the boys leaving school. April 7, 1911 ROCK LAKE NEWS Will Arnold has been harrowing this week. Principal R. L. Colvin and family are visiting with friends and relatives at Portland, North Dakota. The spring vacation of the day school occurred this week, most of spending some portion of the vacation out of town. Miss Ryan, having finished her term of teaching left for her home in Minnesota on Tuesday. Miss Keeley left for her home, having resigned her position as teacher of Room 1. Mark Groves had an accident last week while going home from town. Nels W. Hawkinson moved into his fine house last Saturday. Cal A. Lapham and wife left here recently for Cando. He has gone to Minneapolis for a rest, which he feels he needs. We wish both Mrs. Lapham and himself every success wherever they may settle. Mr. and Mrs. Wagner and family visited with friends at Garske from Saturday to Monday. A surprise party was held in honor of Mrs. Aldus Kendig's birthday (25th) at her home by friends. Gifts were presented, even though the party was a few days late. The county seed grain arrived last week, but we are sorry to say that at the time this paragraph was written, nobody had arrived to deal the grain out. Mrs. Ader Eller and Mrs. William Rice visited with Mr. and Mrs. MacAfee during the illness of their son. Angus Barker is clerking in the Lichty Mercantile Co. 's store. Mina and Nina Lynn visited at the Barger home during the present week. The Sunday School was improved last Sunday by the presence of a goodly number of elder folks. Every little bit counts. Keep coming. Mr. Smoot is beautifying the post office, as far as painting is concerned. J. W. Lichty is busy this week selling seed grain, shipping meat, clerking, working in the bank and other things too numerous to mention. Miss Fladeland is visiting at home this week. Mrs. T. E. Clouse is slowly improving at the General Hospital, Devils Lake, we are glad to state. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Huff and Eva visited with the home folks at Ellsberry from Saturday to Monday. Dr. Balfour was taking an auto ride with a friend the other day but the gasoline gave out. A funeral took place on Thursday of last week at Ellison. The sad office was in connection with the death of the oldest daughter of Mr. Fike. She was burned to death in a St. Paul hotel. We are sorry. Mrs. W. Lawler of Brumbaugh, visited her father and mother at Ellsberry this week. John T. Evans of Ellison was the only delegate to the anti-reciprocity convention this week. LOCAL NEWS Irma Johnson spent Saturday to Monday at the C. Garrison home, Rock Lake. Winford Barnes of Rock Lake is visiting at the home of Geo. Wilson this week. Adelaide and Gertrude Garrison spent several days in Hansboro this week as the guest of Irma Johnson. They returned home Friday. Mrs. R. C. Decker and daughter from Oldham, South Dakota are visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Frank Murdick. T. J. Clifford, Jas. Brown and W. A. Stephens returned from Bismarck on Monday. They were at Bismarck in connection with the Cowan impeachment proceedings. O. L. Sande returned home from Bismarck on Tuesday. He was there as a witness in the Cowan case. Miss Villia Murdick is at home enjoying a vacation this week. M. C. Cox returned from his home in Missouri where he had been on account of the illness of his mother. She was not expected to live, but is improving we understand. On his way back he visited in Illinois. C. A. Weeden, Jr. and Myrtle Weeden who are studying at the Mayville Normal returned to their studies on Monday after the spring break. Jas. B. Blackorby returned home from Bismarck on Wednesday evening. He was a witness in the Cowan trial. Miss Weeden was a business visitor to Devils Lake on Saturday last. Jay Wills is an out of town visitor these days. John T. Evans of Ellison seemed to be the only delegate from the northern part of Towner County at the recent anti-reciprocity gathering at Grand Forks. Ralph Kreiger returned home on Tuesday evening last. Miss Tobler who is one of the teachers at the Picton school, reached town on Saturday last. School duties began on Monday of this week. Miss Haas, of Rock Lake spent a few days with Miss Villia Murdick. Not only so but she has also been renewing former friendships. Frank Derrig of Egeland was in town over Sunday. M. Kelly of Devils Lake was in town on Thursday evening in connection with the visit of the St. Paul Symphony Orchestra concert to that place. He sold several tickets here. Mr. Samson of Menomenee, Wisconsin is visiting his sister, Mrs. C. Paetow. He came here by way of Mayville. Geo. Wilson and Dave Blackburn made a trip to Egeland Wednesday. We call special attention to the fact that on Wednesday next, April 12, 1911, the leasing of School Lands will take place at the Court House, Cando, North Dakota, commencing at 10 o'clock a. m. Do not forget the date for it may be of great importance to you. A snowfall of more than three inches fell early this week. It should mean a good deal for the neighborhood. The Ladies Aid Society met at the M. Lawler home on Wednesday last. In spite of the strong wind a goodly number were present. New members were added to the Society and other business was carried on. After business session an excellent lunch was served by Mrs. Lawler. April 14, 1911 C. E. Blackorby left for Minneapolis on Saturday last and returned Tuesday evening. Miss Amy Brightbill visited at the home of C. E. Blackorby Friday of last week, and left for her home on Saturday morning. Miss Villia Murdick returned to her school duties on Monday last, after vacation. J. W. Wolgamot left for Des Moines, Iowa where he expects to spend the better part of ten days when he expects to return to North Dakota. Peter Nelson and J. E. Knight left for Devils Lake on Saturday for the purpose of purchasing a gasoline tractor, with the object of using it for breaking this summer. They returned Monday. There was a scarcity of scholars at the school yesterday on account of the storm. W. J. Wills returned from his trip on Monday evening's train. Mrs. R. C. Decker and daughter of Oldham, South Dakota returned to their home on Tuesday last. Mrs. F. Murdick made the trip as far as Devils Lake with them. Mr. Shireman of Tyvan, Saskatchewan, Canada was in town on business on Tuesday on his way to Rock Lake, North Dakota where he has business in connection with his farm. Grace Brightbill visited at the home of C. E. Blackorby Friday of last week and returned Saturday. L. McAneney made a trip to Egeland on Tuesday of this week. J. R. Wills and Geo. Wilson made a trip to Cartwright, Manitoba on Tuesday of this week. They had business in that neighborhood. J. McCanna of Cando was in town Thursday of this week in connection with the business of the Bank of Hansboro. Frank Derrig of Egeland was in town over Sunday. D. Ross of Cando had business in Hansboro for two days this week. He was looking up land for rent. M. E. VanOrder left for Grand Forks on Wednesday last. He had business there in connection with the store. John Wilson had a somewhat severe attack of his old complaint on Wednesday last. We are pleased to see him about again this (Friday) morning. The train did not return to Hansboro on Thursday evening on account of the severity of the storm which prevailed that day. Mrs. Ed Adler and Miss Bertha Croy of Buford, North Dakota are visiting at the home of F. Kellogg this week. Jno. A. Reese and W. J. Cunningham returned home on Tuesday evening after completing their work as commissioners at Cando for this time. Born to Mr. and Mrs. W. Daniels, a son, on April 3. The weather does not usually concern us in our columns but this week we have had some true North Dakota weather - Tuesday, rain (and it seemed to be needed); Tuesday evening, thunderstorm and more rain, following a warm day; Wednesday evening, rain, which turned to snow and it snowed most of the night and the next day. The morning of Thursday was ushered in with one of the worst blizzards of the season, the wind blowing with a force of about forty miles an hour. Snow drifted very high, almost as high as in the depth of winter. Only one school rig came to town Thursday and it did not leave again that day. Baby (Ralph) Johnson, son of J. W. F. Johnson, passed hence on Thursday morning. The little one suffered for a few days from what appeared to be only an infantile malady, but he passed away as if going to sleep. Such it proved, so far as this life is concerned. The funeral will take place this afternoon at the home at three o'clock, the Rev. O. E. Tourtellotte conducting the service. The News tenders its sympathy to the bereaved ones. ROCK LAKE NEWS Victor Rushaw improved the looks of his field this week by hauling off some of the rocks. Spring has come in a simplified form. Most of the farmers were in the fields for the purpose of seeing how much good could be gotten out of such a refreshing rain that we had on Tuesday last. The blizzard of Thursday visited Rock Lake and left considerable snow in the streets of the town. Rock Lake was favored with the visit of a dentist last week. Those who were treated by him are well pleased. Principal Colvin and Mrs. Colvin and Foster and Donald returned home from Starkweather, where they spent the vacation on Friday of last week. Mr. Colvin spent part of the time at Warwick, North Dakota and returned by way of Cando. Miss Fladeland returned from her home at Portland, North Dakota. Lucile and Christine Colvin returned with her they having spent their vacation at Portland. Miss Lulia Ewen of Mayville, North Dakota who has taken charge of Room 4 reached here Saturday evening. T. E. Clouse was in Devils Lake the first of the week for the purpose of being present during the operation which his wife underwent at the General Hospital. The Rock Lake fire department met in the Lichty Hall on Saturday night for the purpose of reorganization. There was a good attendance of men present. The meeting was called to order by Former Chief C. Garrison. After the reading of the minutes, various matters relative to reorganization were discussed and following officers elected: Chief, F. H. Lindsay; Secretary, J. Lindgren; Captain No. 1 Co. , H. Stanley; Captain No. 2 Co. , M. Grove; Captain Hook and Ladder Co. , Chester Yeager. Robert Elsberry is ill and also Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Elsberry as well as the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lang. The ladies Aid Society was to have met at the home of the president Mrs. E. C. Latham but the blizzard prevailed. SCHOOL NOTES School resumed its studies after the vacation on Monday. There was a fair attendance though the boys were conspicuous by their absence on account of spring work. Miss Lulia Ewen of Mayville, North Dakota is filling the vacancy caused by the resignation of Miss Kelley. The 7th Grade was transferred from Room 4 to Room 3 on Monday last. William Wagner was absent on Tuesday on account of illness at home. Frank Elsberry was promoted from the 4th Grade to the 5th Grade Monday last. April 21, 1911 DEATH OF MRS. T. MOORE A sad death occurred on Monday noon at "Hill Crest", Waynesboro, Virginia, when Mrs. Thomas Moore, the mother of four young children passed away. Mrs. Moore had been ill for several weeks and her death resulted from blood poison. She is survived by her husband also. The family came here some two years ago from North Dakota and built a home on Hill Crest in the Fishburne addition. The funeral and interment took place Wednesday at Middle River Church. The bereaved husband and children have the sympathy of the community. EASTER AT THE CHURCH The service on Easter Sunday morning was an excellent one and reflected great credit on all who participated therein, as well as showing the latent possibilities in choir that rendered the musical portion of the program. The service consisted of the cantata entitled "Story and Song" the object of which was to portray what Easter signifies to its inner teaching as well as its benefit to the human family. The Rev. O. E. Tourtellotte read the story and the choir answered with the song. The choir acquitted themselves well and the principal parts were also well rendered. Miss Pound and R. C. McKee (a duet), Edith Wilson and Miss Weeden (solo and duet), Mesdames Tourtellotte and Paetow and R. C. McKee and Aug. Samson. Miss Pound ably presided at the organ. The church was well decorated some of the flowers being donated by four young men - H. McKee, Roy White, L. P. McAneney and Harry Asplin. The evening service was conducted by the Rev. O. E. Tourtellotte. ROCK LAKE NEWS Harry Lichty returned from his visit with relatives and friends in Idaho and Montana on Friday last. Lauretta and Willie Wagner visited with friends at Garske over Sunday. Mrs. W. J. Smoot spent Easter at Devils Lake. Mrs. W. B. Elsberry made a trip to Devils Lake on Saturday. Mrs. W. C. Elsberry and Mrs. F. Lindsay accompanied Mrs. W. B. Elsberry to the General Hospital at Devils Lake on Monday last. Mrs. Rodenbiker died at her home near Brumbaugh Wednesday last and the funeral took place on Saturday. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Macaffe died at their home in Ellsberry on Saturday last. The funeral took place on Monday morning last, at Brumbaugh, the Rev. John Deal conducting the service. The News extends its sympathy in both cases. John Hindman and family spent Easter with Mr. and Mrs. Harter and family. Mr. and Mrs. Colvin and family, Miss Haas and Rev. T. S. Brown spent Easter with Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Barker and family. Roy Lean and wife journeyed to Cando on Monday last on business. Dan Fielder and Mr. Shireman are blowing hot air at one another these days. Mrs. Eakright visited in Rock Lake on Monday and Tuesday. E. C. and Mrs. Huff and Eva spent Easter with Monroe and Mrs. Huff. Easter services were held at both Brumbaugh and Ellison on Sunday last. Some Rock Lake residents attended the concert at Devils Lake on Tuesday last. An evening of excellent music was enjoyed by all who were present. Seeding is in full blast these days, great progress being made. State Senator A. S. Gibben was in Rock Lake on business on Monday last. SCHOOL NOTES There are 34 pupils enrolled in the primary grades. Emma Oakland and Arthur Hogue are new pupils just entering school this week. The primary grade made Easter eggs to resemble a northern explorer. The primary grades are watching for the arrival of all birds and making a study of birds. LOCAL NEWS Frank Derrig of Egeland was in town over Sunday. T. S. Smith of Elsberry, Missouri is visiting his daughter, Mrs. W. A. Stephens. He called at the News office recently and we enjoyed a pleasant call. He like this country in the summer. His health is on the mend. B. L. Thomas is busy digging stone on the farm these days. Mrs. W. Tacke is ill, suffering from an abscess. The Rev. O. E. and Mrs. Tourtellotte entertained Mr. , Mrs. and Miss Leslie on Thursday evening. Mr. Leslie's mother was to have been present but was prevented. Mr. Murdick, Snr. , had a fainting spell on the street last week. He is around today (Friday). Ed Routier of Devils Lake was in town on business Thursday. Farm machinery is on the move nowadays. C. E. Blackorby had business in Cando today (Friday). C. A. Weeden had business in St. John Thursday. Seeding is in full blast and the farmers are happy. Z. T. Kreiger was in Rock Lake and Devils Lake this week. The farmers in the neighborhood are more fortunate than in the neighborhood of Starkweather and south of there. They are unable to work in the fields on account of the moisture on the land. Chris Paetow returned to town from Canada on Tuesday last. He is busy packing up these days and expects to leave for Saskatchewan next Tuesday. State Hotel Inspector Gorman had business in town on Wednesday evening for the purpose of inspecting the hotel. After a very thorough inspection, he gave the hotel a clean bill of health; that is to say, the hotel is satisfactory in every way. Mr. Gormon had inspected forty hotels recently and has only granted certificates to six of them, and one of these is the Murdick Hotel. Born to Hugh and Mrs. Lymburn, a son, on April 16 - Easter Sunday. Born to Thomas and Mrs. Jalbert, a daughter, on April 21 - this (Friday) morning. Mrs. Claud Lawrence and family were out of town visitors Tuesday. W. Krisher and son and daughter visited relatives at Egeland Tuesday of this week. News reached the town recently regarding the death of Mrs. T. Moore, who formerly resided in the neighborhood. We are sorry to record the fact, and extend our sympathy to the bereaved. Mrs. Crum and daughter of St. John, visited friends in Hansboro from Friday last until Tuesday when they returned home. J. W. Wolgamot returned from his visit to the home folks in Iowa on Monday last. Joe reports a good time. He is very busy now. Why not have a cleaning up? How much nicer our town would appear if all the rubbish were cleared away. Some have done this. The School Board met recently with O. L. Sande (president) in the chair, Jas. Brown, W. Dumphy and T. J. Clifford, clerk. Considerable business was transacted. After the ordinary meeting of the R. N. and A. Thursday evening, a farewell reception was given in honor of Mrs. Diggins who expects to leave for Francis, Saskatchewan, Canada in the near future. An excellent lunch was served. E. E. McDougall was a Devils Lake visitor on Tuesday morning's train. Fred Kellogg's sister returned to her home Wednesday. April 28, 1910 FIRE A fire, the origin of which it seems hard to determine, occurred in Hansboro this (Friday) afternoon. The place where the conflagration occurred was at the back of the house occupied by Hugh Lymburn and family. The property destroyed was the stable and lean-to connected with the house occupied by Hugh Lymburn, a valuable set of harness, a quantity of hay and other horse feed. R. C. McKee was renting the stable, while the lean-to was used as an automobile shed by Mr. Lymburn. Richard Lymburn and Robert McKee, two little sons of the persons named were the first to notice the fire, which was on the outside of the buildings. R. Lymburn ran and informed his mother, while R. McKee ran into the stable and unsnapped the halter by which the horse owned by his father was tied in the stall. But for the little fellow's promptitude the horse might have been burned to death, for it was not many seconds before the building was a mass of flame. Willing hands were ready to help but it was impossible to save anything after the horse was out of the stable. Mrs. McKee tried to extinguish the fire at the outset but the strong flames frustrated her efforts. LOCAL NEWS Frank Derrig of Egeland was in town over Sunday. We have been asked to announce that there will be a meeting at the church on Friday evening next in connection with the work of the W. C. T. U. A good speaker is expected. The Ladies Aid Society met on Wednesday of this week at the home of the president, Mrs. A. Blackorby. B. L. Thomas and Mrs. Thomas and C. H. Hoyt and Howard Geary made a business trip to Rolla this week. They journeyed by auto. Mrs. Tacke, whose illness we mentioned last week, seems to be a little worse. Mrs. Tacke was taken to the General Hospital, Devils Lake on Tuesday, where it is expected she will undergo an operation. Mr. Tacke accompanied her as far as Devils Lake. J. R. Wills returned home from his trip on Monday evening's train. We understand that Mrs. Ninke is ill. Mrs. D. Farrell is ill. She has been obliged to remain in bed for several days. The automobile is abroad in the land. On Sunday next Dr. Hamilton is expected to conduct the services at the church - morning and evening. The Rev. J. G. Moore, District Superintendent of Grand Forks Districts, will conduct the services at the church on Sunday morning, May 7, 1911 at eleven o'clock. You will be welcome. Business meeting Saturday. Seeding is going on at a very great rate and some have finished we believe. Of course, you are expected to attend the school entertainment tonight. Carl Olson of Cando had business in town on Saturday evening last. C. and E. Barker, W. J. Cunningham and W. G. Ginther were in Cando Sunday last. While B. L. and Mrs. Thomas, L. P. McAneney and Paul Hagens were journeying to Cando on Sunday last they met with a mishap in the village of Rock Lake. After blocking up the spring they continued on their journey. Erma Johnson was visiting at Rock Lake over Sunday. Villia Murdick spent the weekend with the home folks. ROCK LAKE NEWS The Rev. J. G. Moore, District Superintendent Grand Forks District, is expected to preach in Rock Lake on Sunday evening, May 7 at eight o'clock. Born to Mr. and Mrs. McAffe, a girl, Friday, April 20. Mr. Brotherton of Ellison died at Cando hospital Sunday last. Walter Keith of Egeland visited with friends in Rock Lake the latter part of the week. Mrs. Wm. Rice who has been dangerously ill is convalescing. Mr. Kinney of Ellison, is ill but though the illness has been extensive we are glad to state he is on the mend thanks to the care of our doctor N. Balfour. Dr. Kyle is preparing for a trip to Canada, where he expects to take a claim. Misses Rosa and Mabel Madeen are visiting their sister Mrs. Aldus Kendig. Erma Johnson visited with friends in Rock Lake over Sunday. Dr. Winders, of Egeland was in Rock Lake in consultation with Dr. Balfour this week. Mr. M. Long, of Egeland, was in Rock Lake on business this week. Misses Lucile and Christine Colvin visited with friends at Starkweather on Saturday. Mrs. Roy Lean visited with friends and relatives at Cando last week, returning Sunday last. Mrs. C. E. Huff is suffering from an attack of rheumatism. The farmers are getting well on with the seeding of wheat. The Ellison district does not seem to be quite so far forward as the neighborhood. SCHOOL NOTES The classes in the Primary Grades made dolls last week out of pins. The Primary Grades are going to make a flower garden next Friday. The girls are using the basket ball equipment to a good advantage this week, while the boys are almost as assiduous in the practice of baseball. Adolph Walders was absent a part of this week on account of work at home. Leona Rice was absent a few days this week from Room 3 owing to the illness of her mother. Room 3 enjoyed a short program last Friday afternoon. Lela Arnold entered school Monday in the primary grade.