Towner County, ND, Hansboro, News published May 1, 1911 and August 31, 1911

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The following news items and articles are all transcribed from the Hansboro News newspaper. The
items included in this file were published between May 1, 1911 and August 31, 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


May 5, 1911

THE FIRE AT HANSBORO

In our hurry to get to press last week we did not have time to chronicle all the facts
connected therewith nor all the dangers of even so small a fire.

Writing of the rescue of the horse belonging to R. C. McKee on Friday when all the facts are
know, it was nothing short of providential that his son, Robert, got out of the barn in safety
himself. The boy was interrogated by his father as to how he released the horse from the stall.
The boy said when he went into the barn it was full of smoke, it being impossible to see where
he was going. However, he was not deterred from his purpose - that of rescuing the horse. In so
doing he had to depend on the sense of touch. He first caught hold of the rope with which the
horse was tied to the manger and then passed his hand up the rope until he found the snap with
which it was fastened to the halter. This he quickly unsnapped. When this was done he turned
the horse's head toward the door and had to urge the animal to go out and this was done under
difficulties. Then the little fellow effected his own escape. It was a brave act.

Another danger averted was in connection with the elevators on the east side of the railroad
track. During the progress of the fire Roy Lymburn took the precaution to walk over to and
along the tracks near the elevators in order to watch for signs of fire. It was a good thing he
did so, for he discovered that sparks had been carried to one of them - the Farmers. He
promptly put out the small fire, thus, doubtless, averting a fire which might have done great
damage to property in that neighborhood.


ROCK LAKE NEWS

ARBOR DAY

Arbor day was observed at Rock Lake on Friday inst. The work did not consist in merely planting
one tree for the front part of the school yard presented a busy scene for the whole of the
school children had a part and a lot in the matter, whether it be singly or collectively.

Each of the four rooms made a garden plot and planted them with both seeds and plants and
though the beauty thereof may not yet be apparent, there will, undoubtedly, be a time of
charming loveliness in the near future. There were also several individual plots.

Each of the gardeners had their own method of making identification possible to him or her. One
had a piece of chalk stuck in the middle of the plot; another a fair sized stone stood on end;
one had laterals running east and west as well as north and south, probably as an illustration
of irrigation methods; one had a string fence; while yet another had three letters worked in
small stones and so on.

We commend the work of these young gardeners as well as the work of the teachers in their
endeavors to encourage the scholars to greater interest in floriculture.

One incident is worth recording. Some of the smaller children were busy planting seeds near the
east of the school fence and when they had finished doing so, they passed by one of the plots
made by the older scholars, who had planted some pansy roots. They were observant youngsters
and noticed there were plants in the garden at which they explained, "your seeds have come up
already. "


Mrs. and Mrs. Balfour of Hannah, North Dakota were in Rock Lake this week visiting with Dr.
Balfour and Mrs. H. B. Gray. The latter returned home with them in their new automobile on
Wednesday.

Mrs. Gleason and son and daughter visited with Mrs. Emmett Watts at Ellsberry, North Dakota the
latter part of last week and the beginning of this week.

Mary Sink is very ill, she having an attack of lung fever.

Mrs. Wm. Rice continued dangerously ill, while Mr. Kinney seems worse and Henry Ensley has an
attach of the grippe.

The Misses Garske visited with Lauretta Wagner over Sunday.

T. S. Smith of Elsberry, Missouri, who is visiting at the home of his daughter in Hansboro,
North Dakota, visited old friends in Rock Lake on Monday last. It is rumored that he had
business to talk with Mr. Keeney.

Mr. and Mrs. Mateer and Gladys visited Cando Sunday and Monday last.

Mrs. O. Fielder and children of Devils Lake are visiting with relatives and friends in Rock
Lake this week.

Mrs. Anna Thoreson, of Aberdeen, South Dakota is visiting with friends and relatives in Rock
Lake this week.

W. W. Bills have moved in the former J. J. Lindsay home, which they have purchased.

The Ladies Aid Society met last week with Mrs. Krieger who entertained them well. A good deal
of business was done.

A member of the Salvation Army was in Rock Lake on Tuesday last. Her object was the collection
of money toward the Self Denial Fund of the Salvation Army.


SCHOOL NOTES

The children are enjoying an added pleasure these days in the form of swings, which were added
to the athletic equipment this week though used last Saturday for the first time.

The Primary Grades are testing different grains. We have tested corn, barley, wheat, oats and
flax. This is done along the line of nature study.

There are enough girls to make two basket ball teams. The girls from the country plat at noon
and the girls living in town play after supper. We are in hopes of having a match game between
the two teams very soon.

Calvin Lindsay was ill for two days this week. We are glad he is back at school again.

May baskets were very numerous on May 1.


May 5, 1911

LOCAL NEWS

T. S. Smith, who is visiting with his daughter, Mrs. Stephens, made a business trip to Rock
Lake on Saturday last. While there he renewed the acquaintance of former friends, whom he knew
in his home town, Elsberry, Missouri.

Mrs. Emmett Watts, of Ellsberry was in town Friday evening of last week.

Mrs. Ninke and daughter journeyed to Devils Lake on Saturday last. They visited Mrs. Tacke, who
is in the hospital there. Mrs. Ninke reported her sister as resting easily, but an operation
had not been performed.

Dr. J. S. Hamilton conducted the services at the church on Sunday last. It was what is known as
Tuberculosis Sunday so called because the endeavors after eradication of that disease are
encouraged through the pulpit.

C. A. Weeden had business in Devils Lake on Monday.

The Rev. O. E. Tourtellotte and wife entertained Fred and Mrs. Wilkinson and family and C. A.
and Mrs. Weeden on Wednesday.

B. L. Thomas had business in Cando this week. He journeyed overland by auto.

Towner County Teachers' Association will meet at Bisbee on May 11, 12 and 13, 1911.

A representative of the Salvation Army called upon us last Monday. She was collecting funds for
Self Denial Week.

C. E. Blackorby, C. A. Weeden and T. S. Brown journeyed to Rolla and St. John this week.

The High School play was good.

Joseph Agarand will be in town every Saturday with his Belgian Grade Stallion. Prices for
service are reasonable. Geo. Wilson Livery Barn.

Fred Kellogg left for a visit to Fordville, North Dakota this week.

Mrs. John Wilson visited her daughter in Cando this week. She made the trip there and back in
the Geo. Wilson auto, George being the chauffeur.

Dr. J. S. Hamilton left for a short visit to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on Wednesday last.

D. A. Blackburn was a delegate to the M. W. A. Convention at Oakes, North Dakota this week. He
returned Thursday.

We are informed that the St. John Creamery Co. , of St. John, North Dakota will make its first
cream collecting trip next Tuesday. Bring the cream to your usual dealer and receive highest
price the market can afford.

C. E. Blackorby and G. A. Olson had business in Cartwright on Tuesday.

Mrs. Diggins left for Francis, Saskatchewan, Canada on Monday last. She expects to be gone all
summer. Hugh Lymburn was the chauffeur.

Jake Cherry and wife moved into town on Thursday. They are occupying Mrs. Larson's house.

Seeding is still being rushed in order that the 10th may not find wheat unplanted.

The Rev. O. E. Tourtellotte conducted services at Loma on Sunday last.

A. Lloyd is visiting at the home of his brother Bob.

B. L. Thomas, Jay Wills and A. Lloyd were Cartwright visitors on Thursday.

Philip Heldt who was suffering with an acute attack of appendicitis was taken to Devils Lake on
Saturday last, where he will undergo an operation.

William M. Evarts, when asked by a lady if he did not think that woman was the best judge of
women, replied, "not only the best judge, madam, but the best executioner".

An accident of a somewhat serious nature happened to little Robert McKee on Thursday afternoon
of this week. While he and another boy were playing near the town pump, one of them took hold
of the handle and began to pump. Bobbie says he did not notice what was being done and placed
his finger under the handle, with the result that the little fellow's middle finger was badly
smashed. He was brought into the print shop for first aid and when all was done that was
possible to do, after this he was taken to the drug store by Edna Wilson, who treated him with
great kindness. Thence Hugh Lymburn took him to Cartwright where he was attended by the doctor
there. R. C. McKee, his father accompanied them.

Mrs. King and daughter, with Lula Arnold, were in town this week.


May 12, 1911

ROCK LAKE NEWS

Mrs. Gleason and Miss McKlister visited at the home of Mrs. W. A. Stephens and Mrs. A.
Blackorby last Friday and Saturday.

Mrs. W. Rice is on the road to recovery we are glad to state.

Ella and Lizzie Schwant were in town this week.

Ladies Aid Society did not meet on Thursday last on account of the storm which raged all day
Thursday. But what a benefit it was - we mean the storm of course.

Mr. Z. T. Krieger, of Hansboro was in town on consult Dr. Balfour, he having met with an
accident, by falling off a seeder. He fractured three ribs.

The Town Marshall is very busy these days, on account of the number of dogs for which the taxes
have not been paid. If you must keep your dog then insure his life by paying the tax.

Pat Forest was in town on business this week.

E. C. Latham is suffering from a poisoned hand, caused, it is thought by a bruise. The hand
became so painful on Saturday the doctor was called in to lance it, and this was done under the
influence of an anesthetic.

Mrs. B. Keeney and Mrs. Anna Thoreson visited at the home of J. J. Eikenberry this week.

Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Elsberry were in town this week. We were glad to see them.

Mrs. Hall, of Elgin, Illinois, a W. C. T. U. organizer, gave an address at the church on Sunday
morning last. She spoke at Egeland at night.

Only one school hack faced the storm on Thursday.

There was no school on Friday of this week, in consequence of the Teachers' Institute at
Bisbee. Prof. R. L. Colvin was expected to read a paper on "Vital Points in Teaching. "

Claude Elsberry and family drove over from Rock Lake last Thursday (the 4th) in their
automobile. They were accompanied by Andrew Foley, who visited his brothers, F. A. and L. M. ,
while Claude went to St. John to make arrangements for building a cottage at Fish Lake. Claude
and his brother George have purchased the Dr. Widmeyer lots in Birchwood Park, adjoining Robert
Raser's cottage. Turtle Mountain Star

Lloyd Elsberry, son of Claude Elsberry, met with an accident on Saturday while playing near a
hole which was intended for a basement. He must have slipped and then fell upon a large stone
which cut the little fellow's face and severely strained the ligaments of his left knee.

Henry Bullock met with a very serious accident on Saturday last. As far as we can determine the
facts are, Mr. Bullock was doing some heavy work, which necessitated great strain upon the
evener, and when at the utmost of the teams strength the evener broke, and the force with which
it parted, for Mr. Bullock was near to it, splintered the bones of his leg and forced the
pieces through the skin. Dr. Balfour has charge of the case.

Mrs. T. E. Clouse returned from the hospital at Devils Lake Monday. She is much better.

Mrs. W. B. Elsberry left for treatment at Devils Lake General Hospital on Saturday last. Mrs.
Elsberry accompanied her.

F. Lindsay and wife, with Hazel Lindsay, left on Saturday for a trip to Ridgeville, Manitoba,
Canada. They traveled by automobile and returned Monday.

N. W. Hawkinson and F. Lindsay were in Hansboro on business last Friday.

The Rev. J. G. Moore, district superintendent, conducted the service at the church on Sunday
evening. He preached an excellent sermon to a large audience, which was greatly edified.
Communion was administered and a business meeting held at the close of the service.


SCHOOL notes

Leona Rice was absent on account of her mother's illness.

Warren Bonsack has been staying home on account of work at home.

Mrs. Anna Thoreson visited Room 3 this week.

Kathleen Elsberry was absent from school Thursday and Friday of last week on account of her
mother's illness.

The Legislative Assembly of the Rock Lake school held its regular meeting Friday last and
elected officers. Room 3 was annexed by this government by act of the assembly.

The Eighth Grade are busily planning for commencement exercises.

Hazel Lindsay crossed the line into Canada Saturday and did not return until Monday evening,
being absent from a school Monday.

Edith Mills was detained at home on account of a bad tooth last week.


LOCAL NEWS

Fran Derrig of Egeland was in town over Sunday.

Miss Villia Murdick is at home enjoying her vacation after a good winter's work.

The Rev. J. G. Moore, district superintendent, met the officials of the church in quarterly
conference on Saturday evening last and found business in a satisfactory condition. The
reverend gentlemen conducted the service on Sunday morning and gave an excellent address upon
his work in connection with the General Committee of the Church. There was a good attendance.
Mr. Moore journeyed to Rock lake during the afternoon by automobile, thanks to the kindness of
Hugh Lymburn. Several others also made the trip.

Walter Gailfus and wife and Mrs. J. E. Brown of Rolla were in town on business the first of the
week.

Herman Hoerer, of Picton, was in town this week.

We are glad to be able to state that Mrs. R. T. Elsberry is better after her long spell of
illness.

Mrs. Gleason and Miss McKlister visited with Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. A.
Blackorby Friday and returned to Rock Lake Saturday morning.

Miss McKlister visited at the home of W. A. Stephens on Monday of this week, coming up from
Rock Lake that day.

Mrs. O. E. Tourtellotte left for a visit with friends at Hunter and Arthur, North Dakota,
Tuesday morning.

W. Wilson met with an accident this week. He was seeding and in reversing one of the levers, it
failed to catch and flew back and struck him on the side of the head cutting deeply into the
flesh.

Miss Slindee and Miss Weeden left for Bisbee this morning, where they will attend the teachers'
institute. Miss Slindee opens the discussion on "Penmanship Through the Grades. "

J. W. Littke, painter, decorator and paper hanger is the agent (6687) for Arthur Peats
Wallpaper Company, Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Littke is a good workman.

Fred A. Kellogg of Hansboro, North Dakota and Mrs. Ed Adler of Buford, North Dakota were
arrivals last week, guests at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Kellogg. The former
returned to Hansboro on Monday, while Mrs. Adler will stay to assist in the care of her mother
to assist in the care of her mother, who is feeble from a long siege of illness. Fordville
Correspondence of Grand Forks Herald

Pearl Bergerson of Egeland visited with Ruth Diehl over Sunday.

Villia Murdick is visiting in Cando this week. She went there Tuesday last, J. R. Wills and
Mrs. Wills also journeyed there at the same time, L. P. McAneney being the chauffeur for the
trip was made by automobile.

R. C. McKee made a business trip to Rolla today (Friday). Bobbie accompanied him.

There was no school today on account of the Teachers' Institute at Bisbee.


PENMANSHIP COMPETITION

This competition was instituted last fall - in the month of November. The results cannot be
tabulated even though the competition is over.

Some may disagree with what we say. We are glad for them to have views of their own, but we
would point out that once a child's ambition has been arouse, it is impossible to determine
what achievements they may have.

Thus we point out the "aspiration and achievement" go hand in hand, but results are beyond our
ken. If the scholars of our school have thus been given an impetus to achieve, surely some good
has been accomplished.

The competition was open to every grade in the school - save the primary room.

It had for its object the greatest improvement during the time specified, from November to May
1 and this did not mean only the most approved penmanship, but the greatest improvement in this
very necessary acquirement.

At the close of the competition the papers of the contestants were handed to the clerk of the
school board. T. J. Clifford who, with Dr. J. S. Hamilton and the Rev. O. E. Tourtellotte
formed the committee whose duty it was to determine which of the scholars had been successful
in winning the prize offered by the school board.

The work of the committee was not easy, yet it was done with great pleasure and not a vestige
of bias, for, with one exception, not a name appeared on the face of the papers submitted.

The work of the committee lasted for close upon three hours and in the end they awarded the
much sought after prize to Roxy Underwood, because the committee were convinced that the
improvement in Roxy's work justified them in their decision. There was only one prize offered
but the committee felt that a second should be awarded. Not only so, they provided one among
themselves and awarded it to Opal Tribble.

Both prizes consisted of fountain pens, the one offered by the board being valued at $2. 50 and
the special one at a little less.

The board are to be commended for their action and so also are the teachers for their efforts
on behalf of the scholars. Those who have received the most benefit are the young people who
endeavored.

A storm, the benefit of which it is impossible to determine visited Hansboro on Thursday. The
snow fell the greater part of the day - wet as it well could be. The smile one sees is one of
pleasure and, we expect, gratitude.


May 19, 1911

NORTH DAKOTA NEWS

Fargo - W. J. Courtenay of Page, the attorney in the case of Jennie Falkenberg vs. Herban
Norby, et al, which was tried at the last term of the Hillsboro district court, is going to
appeal the peculiar case to the supreme court. It will probably be appealed on the basis of
determining to what extent people are liable for damages in cases of fright.

The case is one of the most peculiar ones in history. It is alleged that Norby and others
dressed in their festive costumes of Norway, their native country, entered the home of the
Falkenbergs Christmas night and celebrated the holiday in their native fashion.

Their dances and music so frightened Mrs. Falkenberg that she became insane, it is alleged, as
a direct result of the scare she received from the party that had intruded into her home. The
event occurred the Christmas of 1909 and from February to September of the next year she was
continued in the insane hospital and is not supposed to have fully recovered from the shock
yet.

When the case was tried before the jury in the district court, Mrs. Falkenberg was given
damages to the amount of $1,000 but her attorney believes that she should have a larger amount.
She sued for $25,000.

LEE MILLER DECLARED SANE

Carrington - That Lee Miller, accused of murder, is sane at the present time, was the verdict
of the jury that was impaneled to decide whether or not the young man should go to trial in the
Foster county district court on the charge filed against him.

The jury was impaneled solely to determine Miller's present condition. Witnesses were examined,
but no arguments were made to the jury by the attorneys on either side. After a deliberation of
two hours a verdict was returned that found Miller sane at the present time.

WILL REBUILD PHONE SYSTEM

Jamestown - manager Hamilton of the Northwestern Telephone company has been notified that a
construction crew will begin work in Jamestown soon and that the local system will be
practically rebuilt. Three years ago the company made numerous improvements and it was supposed
at that time they would be sufficient for several years, but the demand for phone service has
so far exceeded the facilities that another and more extensive set of improvements will be
made. The estimated cost of the work is $15,000.

LIVERY BARN IS BURNED

Tagus - Thirteen horses and a large amount of property, including harness, wagons, carriage and
vehicles of various descriptions, were destroyed in a big fire, when the Tagus livery barn
burned up.

The total loss is estimated at $3,000 with $800 insurance on the barn. There was no insurance
on the horses or contents of the barn.

It is thought that the fire started from a spark from a Great Northern freight engine.

SECOND GUN ACCIDENT

Webster - The second shooting among boys resulting in a hospital case from handling a
supposedly empty firearm happened when Alexander Anderson, the 17 year old son of Ed Anderson
was shot below the ankle from a revolver he and John Daisch, aged 14 were cleaning.

Daisch was snapping the hammer of the weapon which he deemed unloaded. It wasn't and the bullet
hit Anderson in the leg, winding in its course clear around the bone.

Anderson is in the city hospital and will be all right shortly unless blood poison should
threaten.


G. A. R. ENCAMPMENT

Will Be Held in Grand Forks, June 14 and 15 - Relics to be Shown

Grand Forks - State Commander Roberts, of the G. A. R. , Adjutant Duell of Devils Lake and
Messrs. O'Neal, Pierce and Winship of the Willis A. Gorman post, met recently and fixed June 14
and 15 as the dates of the annual G. A. R. encampment to be held in Grand Forks.

The encampment this year will be one of the best ever held in North Dakota. Practically every
member in the state who can possibly do so will be on hand to spend several days with their old
comrades and talk over the days of '61, when exciting scenes were the order of the day.

Adjutant Pierce of this city who has charge of the relic collection, reports that members are
responding liberally with offers to contribute to this collection. Dr. Grassick of this city,
has at least a dozen relics of priceless value and has written Adjutant Pierce that he will
gladly put these in the collection. Numerous other letters have been received and from present
appearances an elegant collection will be gathered here. Room has been provided at the republic
library to exhibit these and it is quite probable the relics will also be exhibited at the
state fare the week of July 25.

The program and general orders for the encampment will be issued in the near future. The
program will be unusually good and some events of considerable importance and interest to the
veterans will be scheduled.


GIRL WAS LASSOED

Williston - Miss Victoria Freeman was badly injured at the Freeman ranch near Marmon. Her
brother, Tom, was roping a horse in the corral and she sat on the fence watching him. Mr.
Freeman threw the rope when the horse was directly in front of the lady and overthrowing a
trifle, the noose settling over Miss Freeman and pulling her head-first from the fence. She
fell almost under the horse, her head being badly bruised, either from being kicked by the
horse or striking the ground. When picked up, she was unconscious and so remained for several
days.


LOCAL NEWS

On Sunday next, May 21, at five o'clock p. m. , there will be service in connection with the
German Lutheran Church at Hansboro public school. The service will be held in the German
language. On Sunday, June 11, there be another service which will be in English.

Mrs. W. Tacke came home from the hospital on Friday evening last. She is somewhat better, but
not yet perfectly well.

Joe Davidson and Roy Boise are working at J. E. Knights.

W. N. Steele of Rolla was in town on business Monday.

A. Foley of Rolla, was in town on Monday.

Miss Burge of Devils Lake is at the home of C. E. Blackorby. She arrived on Tuesday.

W. N. Steele of Rolla had business in the town and also drove out to his farm east of town and
also drove out to his farm east of town. While he was here R. C. McKee of Hansboro signed
contracts with him to build three barns and two houses.

The final examinations of the Eighth Grade were held Thursday and Friday of this week.

John Wilson was unwell this week, but he is about again.

G. A. Olson Co. 's store is being enlarged. The forms of the foundation were put in Thursday.
R. C. McKee is doing the work.

Jos. M. Kelly, president of the Farmers' R. R. was in town on business Wednesday.

Dan Stewart of Devils Lake was in town this week.

J. H. Brooks, of Bryan was in town this week discussing prospects.

C. A. Weeden had business in St. John Thursday. Peter Nelson accompanied him.

The R. N. of A. have planned an entertainment and sale for May 26.

The Hansboro Band are engaged to play at Holmfield, Manitoba on May 24, the celebration of the
year.

The school board met on Tuesday last.

A. K. Madeford township assessor is very busy these days.

Engineer John Ford has gone to Council Bluffs, Iowa for a vacation and his place at the
throttle is being taken by Engineer Keene.


TEACHERS' INSTITUTE

A very successful teachers' association met at Bisbee last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The
number of teachers present was not large, but they made up for this lack by the enthusiasm in
the work.

In connection with the association the county spelling contest was held on Friday evening. It
seems unfortunate that only four contestants could be gotten to represent the various districts
of the county. However, some splendid work was done. After spelling five hundred and forty
words, May Kennedy of Egeland with a grade of 99. 4 was awarded the first prize of $12 and the
representative of Bisbee with an average of 99. 2 received the second prize of $8.

The winner of the first prize is entitled to compete at Bismarck for state honors.

Among other business transacted a resolution was passed, after a spirited discussion and is to
be presented to the State Superintendent, asking that civics be removed from the seventh and
eighth grades and made a nigh school subject.

A number of excellent papers were given as well as addresses on various school subjects were
given. These alone made the association meetings worth while. President J. H. Worst of the
Agricultural College lectured on Thursday evening and addressed the convention on Friday
morning; C. P. Peterson, president of Bisbee School Board, spoke on the duties of parents to
the school and in the discussion, other members of the board took part, as well as parents. The
Boy Scouts were discussed by the Rev. R. A. Garrison of Egeland.

The meeting adjourned on Saturday morning after accepting an invitation from Bisbee to hold the
regular fall meeting there.


ROCK LAKE NEWS

Thomas Beamish is spending a few days in Rock Lake.

Mrs. W. B. Elsberry returned on Tuesday from the hospital at Devils Lake.

The Lichty Mercantile Co are improving the appearance of their store.

Mr. R. L. Colvin will conduct the service at Rock Lake Sunday evening. There will be no service
in the morning, but the Sunday School will meet at the usual hour, 11:30 a. m.

Lauretta Wagner dined Sunday with Cloe and Cleo Barker.

The farmers seem to be in good humor on account of the rain last week and this.

Mrs. Chilt Shafer and children were visitors in town Saturday.

Mrs. Anna Thoreson left for her home, Aberdeen, South Dakota on Saturday last. Pete Thoreson
was expected but he could not get away.

Claude Lindsay was unwell the beginning of the week.

Mr. Foxwell lost some valuable articles this week.

E. C. Latham's hand is better.

The Eighth Grade at the school is preparing for commencement.

Ross Eakright visited with friends in Rock Lake this week.


SCHOOL NOTES

Claude Lindsay was absent from school a short time Monday afternoon, while having a tooth
pulled. It is the first time he has missed school this term.

Edith Mills was absent from school Thursday and Friday of last week.

The Eighth and High School Grades studiously prepared for final examinations up to Thursday,
when the examinations began.

Ruth Mills has been ill, being unable to attend school last week and the beginning of this.

Leona Rice is still detained at home in consequence of the illness of her mother, but she hopes
to be able to be in her place at school again.

Miss Haas reports that the Civics class which is taught by her, is intending to make a good
standing in their final examinations.

Hattie Eller was the only absentee from Room 3 last week and the week before.

Helen Anson's brother, Nichol, visited in the Primary Room last Friday.

Mrs. Thoreson was a visitor at school last Friday.

Last Friday the two lower grade rooms were invited up to Miss Haas room to a program. The
following program was given:

Song - Miss Haas' room
Song - Miss Fladeland's room
Song - Miss Ewen's room
Recitation - Eva Huff
Recitation - Helen Anson
Song - Misses Lein
Story - Eva Smoot
Recitation - Christine Colvin
Song - Miss Fladeland's room
Recitation - Nicol Anson
Song - Miss Ewen's room
Song - Miss Haas' room

Mr. Colvin attended the teacher's institute at Bisbee Friday and Saturday.

The Primary Room children are testing grain and finding which seeds will germinate most rapidly
and under what conditions they will germinate move favorable.


May 26, 1911

WHITE SLAVERY IN NORTH DAKOTA?

Devils Lake, North Dakota, May 23 - An alarming case of kidnapping which occurred not in the
congested streets of some large city, but in the day coach of the Great Northern between here
and the twin cities has come to light and a little more publicity may raise the question as to
whether or not the white slave trade is carried on in this state.

A Norwegian girl of about 18 years, unable to speak English and with a ticket from her native
land to Webster, North Dakota allowed herself to be carried through Devils Lake when she should
have changed cars, because some man she met on the train persuaded her that he knew the people
she was going to and would accompany her. What her destination would have been is hard to say
had not some kind Norwegian minister who happened to be on the train learned by chance of the
proceedings and rescued her.

The girl was going to Webster to apply for a position with a prominent farmer there, who had
been recommended to her by friends as highly respectable people of her nationality. The
minister talked and questioned the girl and learning as he surmised that she was being misled,
explained to the surprised girl the danger. She got off at Leeds with the minister and
fortunately a Webster resident and his wife were in town and he placed the girl under their
charge and they took her to Webster. The girl could not talk to them and they learned little
about her but she impressed them favorably. The lady who took charge of her said the poor girl
walked the floor all night sobbing and praying and she seemed to have learned through her hard
experience a bitter lesson.

Her dress was dark and simple, made according to the peasant style of Norway. There was nothing
"loud" or bold looking about her, but on the contrary her whole appearance would prepossess an
observer in her favor. Probably she has left for the first time the shelter of her home and has
yet to learn that there are people who cannot be trusted. Especially favored in being rescued
and taken into a good family, she has every chance to learn now of the better people of her
adopted country. Forum


LOCAL NEWS

Frank Derrig of Egeland was in town over Sunday.

W. M. White of Minneapolis the special agent of New York Underwriters was in town on Monday.

Ruth Diehl was at home over Sunday.

Bessie Bangs of Egeland visited with Ruth Diehl Monday.

The contract for the new school house in Bryan township was awarded to R. C. McKee.

Mrs. Millhouse, of Alexander, North Dakota, visited at the home of Fred Kellogg the latter end
of last week.

Miss Tobler of Picton was in town on Wednesday last. She was on her way to Cando, via Devils
Lake.

A good number of residents went to Holmfield, Manitoba on Wednesday last. The rain did not
delay the celebration. On the home stretch the mud was thick.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. N. Fritsch, a daughter on Friday, May 19.

E. E. McDougall was a Cando visitor on Monday.

Do not forget the meeting Monday evening for the purpose of deciding whether Hansboro will
celebrate on July 4. The meeting is at the Hooser Hall at eight o'clock.

Miss Edna Murdick had business in Cando Monday. Frank Derrig took her there in an auto from
Olmstead.

There was a surprise party on Mrs. Tourtellotte, Wednesday afternoon last. It was her birthday.
Presents were given and ice cream and cake were served. The approaching storm broke up the
party.

The Ladies Aid Society had its annual election of officers at the parsonage Wednesday when the
following were elected:

President - Mrs. A. Blackorby
Vice-President - Mrs. Tourtellotte
Assistant-Secretary - Mrs. Jas. Brown
Treasurer - Mrs. D. A. Blackburn

Chris Paetow left Wednesday for his farm in Canada.

Recently Mrs. F. Olson's mother spent a few days with her.


June 2, 1911

ROCK LAKE NEWS

COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

The first commencement exercises held since Rock Lake became a school district took place on
Thursday evening, May 25 and great credit is due to Principal R. L. Colvin and his staff of
teachers for their success. The platform was appropriately decorated, the colors of each
company of graduates being noticeable.

There were twelve graduates, the names of whom we give below and we congratulate them on the
success they have achieved thus far in their scholastic career. Their success must have meant
to them work and always work and now they know what "Blessed by drudgery" must mean.

The mottoes of both Pleasant Hill and Rock Lake are work notice and so also are the colors of
each. We wonder whether one was chosen with the thought "The golden seems unattainable without
the Green" or "The black is an indication of the determination we have to attain the golden" or
is it the old truth, "And the gold of that land is good".

The work of the graduates showed some fear, but we expect that under the circumstances.
Nevertheless, the program was well-rendered and praise is due to all the teachers for their
work in training the scholars.

Prof. C. R. Travis of Mayville Normal School, gave an excellent address. After greeting the
patrons and young people, he spoke upon the topic of "A call for him who can". The address was
full of the kind of thoughts calculated to be of great benefit to all who hear such suggestions
as were given and especially the graduates. He closed with a fitting quotation, "Be ashamed to
die until you have made your community better for having lived there".

Mr. Colvin introduced the graduates to Miss Sorenson and in doing so urged the parents not to
allow the school work to stop at the eighth grade.

Miss Sorenson in a well chosen address presented the diplomas:

PLEASANT HILL

Olive Henley, Florence Henley, Marie Ruthaford

Motto: At the Foothills: The Mountains Yet to Climb
Colors: Green and Gold
Flower: Red Rose

ROCK LAKE

Chloie Barker, Carrie Clouse, Kathlene Elsberry, Adelaide Garrison, Gertrude Garrison, Elma
Latham, Hazel Lindsay, Edith Mills, Adolph Walder

Motto: Climb Though the Rocks Be Rugged
Colors: Gold and Black
Flower: Red Rose


Maggie Bell is ill this week.

Mrs. W. Price is ill.

Henry Bullock was in town on Tuesday.

Mr. E. C. Latham, Elma and Glenn attended the commencement exercises at Cando.

Mrs. Roy Lean and Mrs. T. Best are visiting in Cando this week.

Mrs. Gleason and daughter were in Ellsberry over Sunday.

Roy Price left Tuesday last for Montana.

Miss Ewen left for her home near Mayville on Saturday last.

Miss Fladeland left for her home at Portland on Monday.

Miss Haas visited with Villia Murdick Wednesday.

Several of Rock Lake people attended the ball game at Crocus.

Mrs. Moen has discontinued her music class.

The school picnic was a time of jubilation.

A quiet wedding took place at the home of the bride, A. Eller, in Rock Lake on Saturday evening
last, when W. Henry Ensley and Ethel C. Cavenee were united in holy matrimony, the Rev. T. S.
Brown reading the words which made them one. Mr. and Mrs. F. Palmer were their attendants.
There were other friends present.

Mrs. Garrison visited Mrs. N. J. Johnson at Hansboro Wednesday.


LOCAL NEWS

Mrs. Kyes entertained the Misses Duggan and MacLaren last week.

Mr. Woodmeyer of Picton passed hence on Sunday last and was buried on Tuesday last.

Miss Huntley of Putnamville, Ontario, Canada, visited at the home of John Wilson last week.

Mrs. Fred Lewis of St. John, North Dakota visited at the home of John Wilson last week.

Walter and Mrs. Gailfus of Rolla were in town several days this week on account of the illness
of Thomas Cowan.

Mrs. Laughlin of Picton is with her brother, Thomas Cowan, this week.

Mrs. Laughlin of Picton is with her brother, Thomas Cowan this week.

Herman and Mrs. Hoerer and Mr. and Mrs. Galbraith are in town this week in consequence of the
illness of a relative.

Miss Holden of Napinka, Manitoba, Canada is visiting at the home of George Walker this week.

E. E. McDougall made a business trip to Lakota on Monday. He returned Tuesday.

Dr. J. Widmeyer of Rolla was in town on Wednesday in consultation with Dr. J. S. Hamilton.

Rev. O. E. and Mrs. Tourtellotte entertained the Misses Duggan, MacLaren, Slindee and Weeden on
Friday last.

The Fourth of July will be a day of jubilation in Hansboro. The meeting of last Monday evening
so decided and appointed the various committees.

Dr. and Mrs. Hamilton entertained the Misses Duggan, MacLaren, Slindee and Weeden on Saturday
evening, while Mrs. Weeden entertained them on Sunday.

A. C. Warner of Dixon, Illinois was in town this week looking after his farm interests this
week.

Thomas Cowan is very ill at the home of Fred Wilkinson. His condition is very critical and his
many relatives are solicitous for his welfare.

Mr. and Mrs. David Edwards and son of Belmont, Manitoba, Canada are in town this week, called
here because of the illness of Thomas Cowan.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Blackorby on Tuesday, May 30, a son. Both mother and son are doing
well.

Born to the Rev. Edwin and Mrs. Burling, a son, at Inkster, North Dakota. The boy's name is
Edwin Godfrey. Mr. Burling was formerly pastor here.

Miss Ethel Sundt, who has just finished her teaching duties in the neighborhood is visiting at
the G. A. Olson home.

Harry Thomas met with a slight accident to his hand recently and also required medical
attention to one of his eyes.

The work of the school year was brought to a conclusion on Thursday afternoon of this week,
when the teachers, patrons and scholars picnicked together in the school grounds. There were
also several friends present. The day was such that helps one to enjoy a picnic to the fullest,
a nice breeze and little strong sunshine. After dinner ice cream was provided and the young
folks went by the office in troops to partake of the dainty. Games helped to make the day more
enjoyable.

Mrs. Garrison is visiting Mrs. N. J. Johnson.

Edna and Edith Wilson and another young lady are visiting in Rolla.

T. J. and Mrs. Clifford and son with Mrs. Blackorby, spent Memorial Day at Elmer Barkers.


June 9, 1911

Aug. Samson left for Starkweather Saturday.

Francis Brown, of Francis, Saskatchewan, Canada is spending his vacation in Hansboro with
relatives.

Paul Higgins of Sarles had business in Hansboro Wednesday in connection with the Higgins Horse
Co.

Carl Nelson, proprietor of the Democrat, Cando, paid us a very pleasant visit on Tuesday
evening of this week. We talked shop and we found Bro. Nelson genial in every way. We wish him
well in his work at Bismarck. While here he renewed several acquaintances and made arrangements
for the Hansboro Band to play at the Woodman picnic at Cando, June 24. There are to be good
times that day, with good speakers and so on.

At the school board election on Tuesday, Mr. J. R. Wills was elected to the chairmanship.

R. Boise, J. Davidson and E. Geary are working near Rolla.

Miss Pound and lady friend were Rolla visitors Tuesday.

Mrs. Knight and Miss Knight of Louisiana, Missouri, mother and sister of J. E. Knight, visited
at the home of the latter this week. They are on their way to Red Deer, Alberta, Canada.

Monday's windstorm caused some damage and the electrical storm on Thursday morning also did
considerable damage to telephone apparatus.

James Brown and J. D. Leftwich left Monday for an extended trip west to Portland, Oregon,
Seattle and Spokane, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia.

A. Blackorby was in Devils Lake on Saturday.

Misses Duggan, MacLaren and Slindee left for their respective homes, Friday last, school having
closed the day before.

Mrs. Eccles returned to her home from Ellsberry, North Dakota, where she visited at R.
Elsberry's home.

R. Elsberry is home from his trip to Florida.

Percy Cowan left for the A. C. in Fargo on Monday. He will study engineering.

J. H. Brooks left for the A. C. in Fargo on Tuesday. He will study engineering.

Jim Kyes had Collie photographed this week.

W. E. H. and Mrs. Porter and son spent a couple of days in Devils Lake this week.

Mrs. B. L. Thomas was a Cando visitor this week and returned on Wednesday. Miss Irene Olson and
her sister, Esther, accompanied her. They cam home in the auto, L. P. McAneney who also spent a
day at home in Cando, being the chauffeur.

Mr. W. McAneney spent two days in Hansboro this week.

Mr. Masseure of Egeland, North Dakota was in town on business Tuesday.

Peter Geyer and daughter were Devils Lake visitors Wednesday.

Miriam Diehl, of Egeland is visiting her sister Ruth Diehl.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. R. C. McKee, a son, on Thursday, June 8.

The Hansboro baseball team played Chesterville (Manitoba) on Thursday evening, when the home
team won 18-2.

Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Clifford and son visited Cartwright, Manitoba on Tuesday.

R. Worlsey left this (Friday) morning for Ray, North Dakota.

An automobile accident happened near Cartwright, Manitoba on Saturday when J. Johnson was
pinned under the machine. He was helped by the section men, who found him in a semi-conscious
condition. His neck was bruised and his right ear badly torn.

The Rev. O. E. Tourtellotte had business in Devils Lake today.


SCHOOL ELECTION

Tuesday last was school board election and we suppose it was a normal election day, so far as
the school board was concerned.

We often ponder over the paucity of votes on such occasions, for it scarcely seems possible
that such matters as the education of the rising generation is being considered and this
sparcity seems to have in it the thought, "Let the other person do it. " We would not have
believed it possible that only twelve votes were cast but such is the record and it shows in
black and white the supineness shown in such matters.


McDOUGALL-MURDICK

Early on Monday morning last, June 5, a quiet wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Murdick, the Murdick Hotel, Hansboro, North Dakota, when their oldest daughter, Villia
Mary was united in the bonds of holy matrimony to Eugene E. McDougall.

The bride was accompanied by her sister, Miss Edna Murdick, and the bridegroom by Mr. Frank
Derrig.

Dr. J. S. Hamilton read the ceremony which made the happy couple husband and wife.

The bride wore a pretty cream foile dress and carried a beautiful bouquet of white carnations;
a bouquet of lovely peonies were given to her. The bride is one of Hansboro's popular young
ladies, and is esteemed highly, not only in the village, but also in other places, and these
many friends wish her and her husband bon voyage. Mr. E. E. McDougall is one of Hansboro's
prosperous young men.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, the happy couple journeyed to Cartwright, Manitoba, Canada,
from whence they journeyed to Winnipeg, en route for Vancouver, British Columbia and Seattle,
Washington, where they will spend some time at the home of the groom's father, who resides in
that city.

The honeymoon trip, we understand will extend over two months, the young people expecting to
return to Hansboro the latter part of August.

The News tenders its good wishes to them and hopes that prosperity will attend them.


ROCK LAKE NEWS

"More fun than a picnic," was one of the expressions heard at the baseball game, Married vs.
Single, on Saturday evening last. The game was fairly even, for the young men had a hard time
"putting it over" the married men. The score we believe was 7 to 9.

Friday morning of last week was a busy morning. The business men and many others formed a stone
digging party, and the number of stones dug up by the party were not by any means small - in
size of number. The workers are to be commended for the good work done upon the road.

Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Hawkinson left for Minneapolis Saturday morning. Mr. Hawkinson returned on
Tuesday.

Andrew Foley left on a vacation Friday of last week.

Miss Mary K. Haas left for her home at Ellendale, North Dakota on Monday last.

Millard Price left for Montana the latter part of last week.

Irma Johnson and Lois Keyes had business in Rock Lake Saturday.

Mr. Colvin returned from Warwick on Monday and will return to that place with his family during
vacation.

Sanford Lichty left on a business trip to St. Paul on Tuesday.

The school board election took place on Tuesday last, when the following were elected: Messrs.
Claude Elsberry, Tom Elsberry and Harter.

Mrs. Roy Fielder and family are visiting with her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. D. W. Boyd this week.

Claude Elsberry, Tom Elsberry and Jacob Walders are losers through the wind storm of Monday
last.

Some of the flax was damaged on Monday and other grain also, it is feared.

Mrs. Frank Eldridge is visiting with her mother, Mrs. E. T. Bulloch, this week.

Mr. John Lindsay is recovering from a poisoned hand.

Tom O'Brien and W. Ishler are still inquiring for calves lost during the blizzard last spring.


DEATH OF THOMAS COWAN

Thomas Cowan died on Friday morning last, June 2, after a brief illness, at the age of 61
years. He passed away at the home of Fred Wilkinson in Hansboro, North Dakota, the immediate
cause of death being a complication of diseases. He was born in Ontario, Canada and came to the
U. S. many years ago, finally settling at Picton, North Dakota where his farm was.

The funeral service - the first part of it - was held at the Methodist Episcopal Church, on
Saturday last, at one o'clock p. m. and was conducted by the Rev. O. E. Tourtellotte, the
pastor who preached an impressive sermon from Ps. 17, v. 15: "I shall be satisfied when I awake
in His likeness. "

The interment took place in the Rolla cemetery, the same day and the latter of the service was
also conducted by the Rev. O. E. Tourtellotte.

Mrs. Laughlin of Picton who is a sister to the diseased, was the chief mourner, was the chief
mourner and there were also many other relatives present. There were two brothers unable to be
present.

Appropriate hymns were sung, and the church was beautified by flowers, etc.


June 16, 1911

BASEBALL NEWS

Hansboro had an easy victory when they held Chesterville down to 2 runs while 17 was the total
for the locals.

Chesterville started off by making their only 2 scores of the game in the first inning. After
the first inning our boys settled down and played a shut out game for the remainder of the
innings. Many costly errors were made on both sides. Another game with Chesterville will be
played in the near future.

Perhaps the game which aroused the most interest was played Saturday night when the singles
crossed bats with the married men.

Most of the married men were members of the old Sidney Ball Team years ago, but they still
showed some of their ginger and snap in ball playing as in younger days, and sprung a great
surprise on the single boys, when they defeated them in a fast game of 3 to 2. The game was
called at the end of the 5th inning on account of darkness. It is expected that several games
between these teams will be pulled off this summer.

On Tuesday night the Sarles ball team came over and met our team on the home diamond and after
a hard fought game, won by a score of 10 to 6. Our team put up a good game considering the
practice they have had, but lost the game through a couple of costly errors. It looked for a
while as though the local boys were going to win, when in the sixth inning the first score was
made and five more during the following three innings. After the game the Sarles team were
given supper at the hotel and went home fully satisfied with the treatment they had received
while in Hansboro.

They are a fine bunch of ball players and gentlemen in every respect and we hope we may have
them over again and other teams here of the same nature.

A good crowd was in attendance at every game and a great deal of interest is being displayed by
all. We believe a good ball team is a good advertisement for a town and should be supported.
The team has ordered suits and believe that we have as good material for a team as any town of
this size in the country, so let's boost it along.

And now comes the best game of the week, when the local team defeated the fast Egeland team,
Thursday night by a score of 13 to 10.

Egeland started out with 3 runs in the first and things looked bad for the local for a few
innings. Then the boys settled down to business and pounded out a victory. Borgenson pitched
for Egeland and our boys found him for a lot of good hits. Hoyt for the locals pitched a fine
game and was given good support.

A large crowd was present and everybody enjoyed the game. Mr. Johnson is there with bells on
when it comes to rooting.


There is a story, which has gained considerable currency in town, that some of the single men
in the baseball game Saturday have resolved to get married soon, on account of the bad defeat
they received that day.

Mr. J. A. Johnson, automobile expert, who has been working in the Hansboro Garage, has started
a repair shop across the street from Geo. Wilson's livery barn. We understand that Mr. Johnson
is a first class workman in either steam or gasoline repairing.


SOME HEAVY RAINS LATELY

We have ceased to specify the days on which the rain falls now, for we find it easier to keep
track of the days when it don't. But there certainly was some precipitation last Friday
afternoon - old timers say that their best recollection fails to conjure up another such hail
storm as that since Dakota became a state. It was the hardest right in town, extending only a
few miles in any direction in the country. In town it broke a good many windows; smashed the
budding gardens, and riddled a few tarpapered roofs. It does not appear that the hail did any
considerable damage to the crops. A few days later the dust was tearing along at forty miles an
hour, this and the terrific wind which it was driving it did some harm and some farmers will
re-sow a portion of their crops, especially the flax. The storms seem to be local at this
season when one section gets it hard, there will be little or nothing elsewhere, only a few
miles away. Devils Lake country was hard hit by hail a few days ago. Somebody has been praying
like the old southern preacher - not for the "gentle pitter-patter, but for a real old
fashioned sod-soaker and gully-washer"; and the prayer seems to be getting answered. It is
about as a gentleman said to us the other day: we can't have all the blessings of life without
a few of its troubles and hardships. Cando Herald


LOCAL NEWS

Aug. Miller was in Rolla on business on last Monday.

R. A. Rognas of Rolla was in town on business last Monday.

John Anderson and J. W. Littke were in Rolla on business Monday.

R. C. McKee and his crew of men are working on the Bryan township school house this week.

There will be a Woodman picnic at Cando on June 24. The Hansboro Band is engaged for the day.

Miss Mamie Sorenson, county superintendent of schools, was in Hansboro this week in connection
with her official duties.

Several of the men in the neighborhood have decided to look over land in Montana and have went
by the way of Cartwright.

Miss Schiller who visited at the Harry Fernyhough home several days last week, returned to her
home near Wahpeton Saturday.

Mrs. Emmett Watts, of Elsberry visited in Rock Lake over Sunday, at the home of her mother,
Mrs. Gleason. Her son and daughter accompanied her.

Mrs. C. E. Blackorby underwent a critical operation on last Friday evening. The operation was
performed by Dr. Sihler of Devils Lake assisted by Dr. Hamilton.

The base ball game on last Saturday evening - married vs. single, was a very interesting game
from start to finish. There were many good plays on both sides, but the singles had no show at
all. Southpaw Dick can certainly put them over the pan. The score in five innings was 4 and 3
in favor of the married men.


ROCK LAKE NEWS

Mrs. E. C. Latham is on the sick list.

Sanford Lichty returned from the twin cities Monday last.

Clifford Headlings spent Sunday with the Will Ishler family.

Ed Hoff and family spent Tuesday night with his father at Elsberry.

James Keegan, Jr. returned home for a visit with his friends and parents.

Mrs. Fred Lindsey returned from her visit with friends and relatives in Canada.

Mr. Daniels of the Turtle Mountains was a visitor in Rock Lake last Saturday and Sunday.

Hulda Volgel returned from the Deaf and Dumb School at Devils Lake on Tuesday last.

Cal. Lapham of Cando recently of Rock Lake had business in Rock Lake Tuesday and Wednesday of
this week.

Mrs. Julia Watts of Elsberry visited with her mother, Mrs. Gleason on the latter part of last
week, returning home Monday.

Claude Elsberry and family journeyed to Rolla Sunday last and returning Sunday leaving the
children to visit with their grandmother.

A party was held at the home of Elmer Latham in honor of the birthday of his daughter Mabel
last Saturday. A goodly number were present and appropriate presents were presented.

Claude Elsberry, wife and sons journeyed to Rolla where Mrs. Elsberry and children will spend
their summer vacation on Wednesday last. Mr. Elsberry will return in about a week.


June 23, 1911

WILLS - LLOYD

A very happy wedding occurred at Larimore North Dakota on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p. m. when
Miss Daisy Lloyd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lloyd were united in marriage to Mr. W. J.
Wills of Hansboro, North Dakota. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Booth, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church and the attendants were Miss Lula Cartier as bridesmaid and Clarence Lloyd
a brother of the bride as best man. A very fine reception and dance was tendered the bride and
groom following the ceremony.

The bride and groom arrived at Hansboro on Wednesday evening and were greeted at the train by
hosts of friends who used the rice shower freely.

A sumpious supper was tendered the bride and groom on their arrival in the city by Mr. and Mrs.
J. R. Wills, parents of the groom. One of the novel features in connection with the feast was
the serving of raspberries that were canned by the groom's grandmother some twenty-five years
ago, the year of the groom's birth.

Among the presents received was a very fine old quilt which was worked by the groom's
grandmother 55 years ago.

Mr. Wills is one of our local businessmen, being engaged in the lumber business in this city.
The young couple will go to housekeeping as soon as their house which is in the process of
erection is completed.

The News joins with hosts of other friends in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Wills a long a prosperous
wedded life.


LOCAL NEWS

Sheriff Geo. Shively was in town Tuesday.

George Orton is in town from Grafton.

Walter Gailfus of Rolla was in town Sunday.

B. L. Thomas and wife were visitors at Fish Lake.

Miss Ruth Diehl left for her home in Egeland Tuesday.

A. Blackorby made a business trip to Devils Lake Saturday.

The American Boundary Surveyors were in town Sunday.

Robt. Long is spending a few days visit with his daughter in Cando.

W. H. Lynch of Birchwood, North Dakota was in town on business Monday.

Frank Grimes returned the latter part of last week from a few days visit in Winnipeg.

A dance will be given on Friday, June 30, in the Hoosier Hall by the Royal Neighbors.

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Anderson are the proud parents of a bouncing baby boy born Monday.

A. B. Converse of Cresco, Iowa is in town for a visit at the home of his sister, Mrs. C. A.
Blackorby.

A sister of John Wilson's who has been spending a visit in this city, left Wednesday for her
home in Michigan.

The Farrell boys are home for the summer vacation after spending the past school year at the
Convent in Devils Lake.

Conductor Jones is taking a week's layoff and is visiting in St. Paul. During his absence, Tom
Montgomery has charge of the train.

Mrs. L. W. Boise and children drove to Belcourt one day last week and will be with Mr. Boise
who has building contracts there which will keep him there most of the summer.

Dick Long, William Williams and Thos. Phillips returned from Lethbridge, Alberta, Wednesday
where they went last week with a view of filing on land if they found anything satisfactory.

The Hansboro Woodman Band as well as a umber of others are in attendance at the Towner County
Woodman Picnic which is held at Cando today (Friday). The band furnishes music for the day and
they left in automobiles early this morning.

R. C. McKee has a crew of carpenters at work at present at R. J. Locklins. He has just
completed an addition to G. A. Olson's store building and also erected a new barn on A.
Blackorby's farm. A great deal of building will be done through the country this summer.


ROCK LAKE NEWS

Rev. Brown is taking his vacation this week.

Natt. Stanley is a visitor in Rock Lake this week.

Harry Lichty visited his brother at Zion Tuesday.

Miss Mary Barger returned home for her vacation.

Miss Sorenson was in Rock Lake on business last week.

Pete Thorenson was in Rock Lake recently on business.

Ed Hoff, Mrs. Hoff and Eva were visitors at Rolla recently.

Joe Lichty and family were at Zion visiting his brother.

Claude and Thos. Elsberry are visitors at Fish Lake this week.

Geo. Spitzer who has been dangerously ill shows no improvement.

Harry Lichty has traded his auto to Jay McDevitt for a fine team of horses.

Andrew Foley returned from his visit with friends and relatives in Missouri.

Mr. and Mrs. Hard accompanied by Miss Mullett were visitors in Rock Lake.

Mr. and Mrs. Harter, Natt Stanley and Mrs. T. C. Brindle were in Cando on business recently.

Mrs. Lynn returned to Rock Lake from Montana where she has been holding down her claim.

Mrs. Price and daughter are visiting with relatives in the vicinity of Rock Lake. At present
they are the guests of Mrs. Price's daughter, Mrs. Rushaw.


BOY WAS DROWNED

Rolla, North Dakota, June 16 - Hans Hansel, age 12, was drowned in a coulee near this city. He
had been in swimming only a few minutes when he gave a call for help and went beneath the
surface. Some time later the body was recovered, but left had already departed. A companion had
gone to the coulee with him, but had not gone in swimming.


June 30, 1911

ROCK LAKE VS HANSBORO

The ball team accompanied by about 50 enthusiastic rooters went down to Rock Lake Wednesday
evening on a special train and met the Rock Lake team in the third and deciding game. Each team
having won one prior to this time. We expected a close hard game and the score 4 to 2 in favor
of Hansboro is evidence of the fact.

The game was full of real ball playing from the very start and it was hard to tell who was the
winner until the last man was out. Our team succeeded in getting 4 runs the first inning and
were unable to squeeze in more during the balance of the game. A safe hit and an error in the
third and fourth gave Rock Lake their two scores and aside from this the game was as fast ball
playing as can be seen anywhere. The Rock Lake boys are all good fellows and we like to play
ball with them.

Battery for Hansboro was Widemeyer and Lloyd while Whiting and Eller did the work for Rock
Lake.

Although our team had a serious defeat on Monday night at Sarles, last night's game proved that
we have a fine team, having lost but 3 out of 8 games this season and we might offer excuses
for these like one team we know of does if we wanted to.

We were accused at Editor Long's writing in the Enterprise of the Egeland-Hansboro ball game
here last week. He states that Egeland would have undoubtedly won only darkness interfered and
caused them several errors at a time when each one was costly. It must be that (??-unable to
read microfilm) forgotten that Hansboro was (??-unable to read microfilm) the last of the ninth
when if darkness had made such a difference Hansboro would not have been able to throw them out
in almost one, two and three order. Egeland had the last bats and we must say that while it was
too dark for good ball playing it did not seem to make any difference in the final score. Come
out of it Long and do not raise such a thin excuse again. We get beat fairly occasionally and
do not try to lay our defeat to anything so ridiculous. ,


CONVERSE - BRIGHTBILL

Miss Amy Brightbill of Cando, North Dakota and Mr. A. B. Converse of Cresco, Iowa were united
in holy matrimony, Wednesday, June 28 at the home of the bride's parents, at 11 a. m. Rev.
Lester Warford performed the ceremony. Miss Brightbill was formerly a teacher in the Hansboro
schools and Mr. Converse was assistant cashier of the Hansboro State Bank. They are both
estimable young people and have a host of friends in this community. Immediately after dinner,
they left for Leeds to take the train for their future home at Cresco, Iowa. The News joins
their many friends in wishing them a happy married life.


Grand Forks, June 30 - The prospects for a splendid crop of fodder in North Dakota probably
never have been better than they are at the present time. The condition with reference thereto
being practically the same in every section of the state. Many districts report the growth of
wild hay fully three to four weeks ahead of the average conditions.

The fact that too many of the farmers have turned fodder corn and to the raising of tame hay is
another feature that will add materially to the general crop of fodder in the state.

All kinds of grains, except in a few localities are in excellent condition at the present time
and in some places it is believed that wheat will be headed out by the Fourth of July bringing
harvest on by August 1.

Oats are reported at 1:525,000 acres with the prospects at ninety-five percent, the average
being ninety-fur percent.


The Hansboro Woodman band attended the first annual Towner County Woodman Picnic, held at Cando
on Friday and furnished the music for the day. The picnic and all sports as advertised on the
program passed off in fine shape even better than expected. A very large crowd was present and
everyone seemed to thoroughly enjoy the event. The band boys declare they were treated royally
by the Cando people and each report they had a good time while there. We hope that this will
not be the last Woodman Picnic in Towner County.

Rev. Lee of Starkweather came up Tuesday and held Catholic services Wednesday morning.

E. Foley, assistant cashier of the First National Bank of Rolla was in town on business
Tuesday. He was accompanied by Dr. Widmeyer.


BIRTHDAY SURPRISE PARTY

A delightful surprise birthday party was tendered Messrs. Ninke and Tacke at the Fred Ninke
home last Friday evening. Supper was served by Mesdames Ninke and Tacke at 7:30 p. m. to a
large party of friends who assembled for the occasion. The supper was a very fine repast and
was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Messrs. Ninke and Tacke were presented with two very fine
rockers in honor of their respective birthday. After administering a good thrashing to Fred and
Will their friends departed for home wishing them many happy returns of the day.


Mr. S. A. Converse and daughter Ruth from Cresco, Iowa arrived here Friday evening, June 23,
for a short visit with his daughter, Mrs. C. E. Blackorby. This is Mr. Converse's first visit
to the immediate vicinity of Hansboro and he expresses himself as being very much surprised and
pleased with the quality of the soil throughout this part of the country. He has lived in
Northern Iowa some 50 odd years and has been an extensive importer of pure bred stock and is at
present owner of one of the finest stock farms in Northern Iowa. He is also interested in the
banking business in Iowa and recently purchased an interest in the Hansboro State Bank of this
place. While here he went through the country quite thoroughly, and took in the wedding at the
Brightbill farm west of Cando, Wednesday, June 28, where his son Arthur was married to Miss Amy
Brightbill. He and his daughter Ruth left Thursday morning for Schafer, North Dakota for a
short visit with his son Charley. They expect to return about the middle of next week, when
Miss Ruth expects to make an extended visit with her sister Mrs. Blackorby.


LOCAL NEWS

Nick Fritch has left for a short visit in Iowa.

Bob Mediford of Rock Lake was in town Tuesday.

Miss Goodie Olson is visiting with her sister Mrs. B. L. Thomas.

Myrtle and Adelbert Weeden returned home from Mayville Friday last.

Mrs. Jno. Brown and daughter of Rolla were visitors at the Disher home.

Miss Roberta Long of Cando is visiting relatives and friends to Hansboro.

J. R. Wills made a business trip to Devils Lake Tuesday, returning the same day.

A. Blackorby and J. R. Wills went to Fargo Wednesday. They expect to drive home with the
automobile won by T. J. Clifford.

A neighborhood picnic will be given at Hansboro on July 4. There will be lots of amusements for
the children so come and bring your basket.

Miss Margaret Duggan one of our teachers last term and her sister spent Monday night in
Hansboro enroute from a few days outing at Fish Lake to their home in Grand Forks.

T. J. Clifford received a telegram Monday stating that he was a winner of the Stoddard Dayton
touring car given as a second prize in the recent Fargo Daily Courier News contest. We offer
him heartiest congratulations.

Charles Elsberry and Elmer Phillaubeaum of St. John were in town Sunday in the former's auto
and had the misfortune to break down and were forced to hire a livery home, leaving their car
in the garage for repairs.

The Rock Lake ball team came up on the train last Thursday night accompanied by about 50
rooters. With the defeat of Tuesday of Tuesday night at Rock Lake fresh in their memories our
boys played fast ball and won the game by a score of 10 to 3. By special arrangements the train
returned to Rock Lake after the game.

Ed Jones came up on Friday night from the visit to Grand Forks where he attended the Elks
Convention and drive to Fish Lake the same evening. Harry Asplin accompanied him and they spent
Saturday and Sunday at the popular resort. They say they were not lonesome while there. Ask
them?



ROCK LAKE NEWS

Dr. Balfour was a visitor at New Rockford Sunday last.

Hazel Seibert is visiting with friends in Rock Lake this week.

John Fielder was in Devils Lake on business Tuesday last.

Ross Eakright is visiting with friends in Rock Lake this week.

The sermon preached by the Rev. Brubaker last Sabbath was a decided success.

Mrs. Barker, Miss Barker and Miss Wagner were Perth visitors Saturday last.

Mrs. W. J. Lichty and daughter Blanch, and Mrs. Lynn and daughters left for a visit with
friends and relatives in Michigan.

Rock Lake vicinity was visited by a heavy frost for this time of the year on Monday night which
did considerable damage.


July 7, 1911

EARTH IS SHAKEN

California and Nevada Experience Shock - Little Damage Done

San Francisco, California, July 3 - Two earthquake shocks, the heaviest since the big shake of
1906 and separated by only a few seconds, jarred the central portion of California and western
Nevada today. The first sharp shock, experienced at 2:01 o'clock was followed within a few
seconds by one of similar intensity each lasting about five seconds.

Only trivial damage has been reported from any section, but in San Francisco and other cities
in the affected area, panic seized upon crowds in the stores and restaurants and there was a
pell mell exodus from large buildings. One particular feature of the earthquake was that it did
not appear to follow the old "fault" in the earth's crust, which has been the playgrounds of
tremblers in the past, but extended from the sea coast eastward to the Sierras, including the
hitherto exempt mountain areas. It was felt to the northward of Sacramento in the Sacramento
Valley, southward as far as Fresno and the east to Reno and Carson City, Nevada, the latter
place experiencing the heaviest shock in its history.

Some slight damage was done to buildings in San Francisco. Heavy stones in the cornice of the
Mechanics Bank building were moved slightly out of alignment, superficial cracks were made in
several large office buildings; cornices of the new post office building were disarranged and
minor damages was done to the interior walls of a number of other buildings.

Within a few seconds after the first shock many downtown buildings were depopulated in the rush
to the streets. Telephone and telegraph service was suspended by operators deserting their
posts. Herbert Hadley a lodging house inmate fell dead of fright and some cases of hysteria, of
cuts and bruises suffered in the semi-panic were treated at the hospitals.

A deep, booming reverberation, which usually marks disturbances of widespread character
accompanied the first tremor. In San Francisco, the groaning and creaking of steel structures
played a larger part in frightening the people than did the tremors.


LOCAL NEWS

Percy Cowan returned home from Fargo Saturday.

Jack Brooks returned home from Fargo Wednesday.

Lee Coughtry of Cartwright, Manitoba is visiting at the D. A. Blackburn home.

Geo. A. Blose and Ford Coulee of Cando were in Hansboro on business Saturday.

Mrs. A. D. Henry and brother Arthur Lloyd visited at the Robt. Lloyd home Tuesday.

Robt. McKee and crew started to work on the W. Jay Wills residence Wednesday morning.

Mrs. W. Jay Wills went to Devils Lake this morning and will return with her sister Mrs. A. D.
Henry.

The fastest game of ball ever played in Hansboro was pulled off on Friday night when the local
team were defeated by the fast Garske team by a score of 5 to 3. Every inning was hotly
contested and only a very few errors were made on either side. About the middle of the game
Willmar Pound was quite badly injured with a sprained ankle and was forced to retire from the
game which weakened the outfield considerably. The Garske boys remained overnight and proved
themselves gentlemen. The Hansboro team went to Starkweather to play a return game with them
today.

Quite a number of Hansboro people spent the 4th at Rolla.

T. S. Smith moved into the Clifford house last week.


July 14, 1911

BABY STRAYS FROM HOME

Devils Lake - July 1

"Are you goin' to take me to my mama?"

Creeping along in an outfield, over half a mile from the Rock Island farm, east of Chautauqua,
the above was the query of little 2-year-old Alice Nelson, when picked up at 1:30 this morning
by Private R. T. Reynolds of Company F, Mandan, North Dakota, after six and a half hours of
searching during which time Devils Lake, Chautauqua and finally the North Dakota National Guard
and regulars in camp at Rock Island military reservation had been called on by frantic parents,
to assist in searching for their little baby, who had strayed from the farm early in the
evening.

For hours the woods along Devils Lake and the grain fields bordering it were scoured, and when
at last the little tot was located by the systematic work of the militia, and placed in its
mother's arms by the private, an emotional scene was enacted, which alone could characterize
such a happy event.

Little Alice Nelson, with her parents of Crary, North Dakota, are guests of J. T. Kelley and
wife who reside on the Rock Island farm, Mrs. Kelley and Mrs. Nelson being sisters.

The first alarm was sounded at 8 o'clock when Mrs. Nelson drove into Devils Lake in quest of
assistance. The farm had been hunted over by relatives, but to no avail, and first thought was
that the child might have been picked up and brought to the city. At the Redmond stable C. H.
Doyon heard the story of the frantic woman and the alarm was soon spread. Parties were
organized in Devils Lake and again at Chautauqua and a search was started, every nook and
corner being scanned.

When the news reached Dr. Sihler of Devils Lake, surgeon of the North Dakota regiment, in
charge of hospital corps at Camp Burke, a call was made on the militia. On account of the fact
that bivouac orders had been issued but a small percent of the militia members were in camp.
However, those who were present, as well as the regulars from Fort Lincoln, responded to a man.
Led by Captain Sihler, Gearey, Murphy and Wells, Colonel Bitching, Major Patterson, Captain
McDonald, Major Robert and other officers, the men started out at 10:30 p. m.

By this time some had given up all hope of finding the child alive. The squads divided the
territory and after three hours work, their efforts were rewarded.

It is estimated that there were at least 250 persons engaged in the hunt. Long bangs were
formed by joining hands in the grain fields, treading over every yard. Dr. Pierce is reported
to have reached the scene first from Devils Lake.

Automobiles were pressed into service and for a time the search was conducted without lights.
At last H. E. Maher of Devils Lake drove to the city and secured a number of lanterns which
were used to excellent advantage.

The sight of the little girl, as she nestled in her mother's arms, after hours of wandering in
the grain fields was sufficient reward for those who had responded to the call. Private
Reynolds was the hero of the occasion, but he modestly declared it was only an accident that he
happened to find the child.  Devils Lake Journal


AUTOS COLLIDE

Devils Lake, North Dakota - July 11

Two autos on their way from Chautauqua grounds collided. Both cars were damaged. The occupants
were thrown out and a boy named Garske, living near Webster was badly injured. He was taken to
the hospital here. About 6,000 people were at Chautauqua from the city and surrounding town to
witness the aviation exhibition.


DO YOU KNOW?

Do you know that there are only 8. 2 persons to the square mile in North Dakota? Rhode Island
has 503. 5 to the square mile and Massachusetts has 418. 8, New Jersey 377. 7, New York, 191.
2, Illinois, 100. 7 and Ohio 117.

Statistics show that North Dakota has nearly doubled in population between each census. Values
in this great state are rapidly increasing. In the past ten years the state made wonderful
growth, increasing in population over 80 percent. Another ten years growth like the past ten
and we will have a million people in North Dakota. We will grow faster in the next ten years
however. Our increase from 1890 to 1900 was 67 percent; from 1900 to 1910 was 80. 8 percent and
from 1910 to 1920 according to the above figures it should be over 100 percent increase. North
Dakota has grown fast, but there is still plenty of room to grow as the population per square
mile is yet low compared with older eastern states.

Think for a moment of the opportunity to build name and fortune in this great state which is
only just beginning to develop. Build a happy home healthful home in sunny North Dakota. There
is no better country on earth for safe sure investment with liberal returns upon capital and
energy.


Mrs. Maud Gray and son came down from Hansboro on Wednesday and visited in town with friends
between trains going west on the Soo to Arndt, where she was met by relatives.  Egeland
Enterprise


CROWD HAVE GOOD TIME

The baseball team gave a dance in the new store of the G. A. Olson Co. , on Tuesday night for
the benefit of the team and was a huge success in every way. The spacious new building recently
completed by Mr. McKee made an ideal place for dancing and we doubt if there was ever a better
crowd or a more enjoyable dance held in Hansboro. A good supper was served in the building at
midnight and everything passed off without a hitch. After paying the music and other expenses
the boys realized about $24. 00. Mr. Olson kindly donated the use of the building for which the
team is very grateful.


On Wednesday evening the Hansboro team met the St. John team on the home diamond, which ended
in a victory for Hansboro. Everything went nicely until about the sixth inning when St. John
undertook to hand a few pointers about the rules of the game to the umpire and the result was
that when they failed to do so, they bundled up their paraphernalia and took for home. The
score at this time was 5 to 2 in favor of Hansboro. The game was a good one while it lasted and
we regret it was not finished.

We truly believe that the umpiring was strictly impartial and fair, the trouble being caused by
the St. John boys being a year or so behind on the rules of the game. Sanders for the locals
pitched a fine game, striking out 13 men during the six innings.


JUDGE COWAN HERE

Cando, North Dakota - July 6

Judge John F. Cowan came in on Wednesday's train and disposed of a few matters that were
pending. The application of Herman Saukkala for naturalization was dismissed. The petition of
Luke O'Reily of Bisbee for druggist permit was heard and said permit granted for a period of
one year. The judge left the same evening, returning to Devils Lake.  Cando Herald


LOCAL NEWS

C. E. Blackorby made a business trip to Cando Wednesday.

Miss Ruth Converse of Cresco, Iowa is visiting with her sister, Mrs. C. E. Blackorby.

Mrs. Sullivan and Mrs. Van Dyke started on a visiting trip to Crystal City, Manitoba Thursday.

Mrs. Melvin O. Long of Egeland who has been visiting at the Wm. Krisher home the past few days
returned home Thursday.

The relatives of Mrs. Wm. Howard gave a party in honor of her birthday at Pound's grove. An
elaborate lunch was served, and after a social time, they all wished her many happy returns of
the same and returning to their homes counting it an ideal time.


ROCK LAKE NEWS

Mr. Foley returned this week from his vacation trip.

Mrs. Gleason visited with friends at Devils Lake Sunday.

Elma Lapham is visiting with friends at Cando this week.

Milford Eller returned Sunday evening from Delphi, Indiana.

Mrs. Nels Hawkinson returned from her visit with friends and relatives in Minneapolis.

Rock Lake not celebrating the Fourth, the many patrons of Rock Lake went to Perth and Rolla.

Pat Elsberry made good use of the excursion rates Sunday when he went to Devils Lake and had
his finger lanced for a felon.


July 21, 1911

SARLES VS. HANSBORO

One Of The Fastest Ball Games Played This Season.

Owing to the large attendance and the extraordinary rooting at the Sarles-Hansboro game last
night our reporter was unable to keep a complete score of both sides, but being a Hansboro man,
he naturally kept tab on the home team. As far as Hansboro is concerned the game by innings was
as follows.

FIRST INNING

McAneney fanned, L. Pound hit to pitcher and was retired at first. Lloyd ht a high foul to
first base. No hits, no runs. Sarles no hits, one run.

SECOND INNING

Sanders made a safe single to right field, advanced to second on Miller's sacrifice. Flick hit
to the pitcher but he threw wide at first making Flick safe and advancing Sanders to third,
Flick stole second. A nice single by W. Pound scored Sanders and Flick. Anderson followed with
a safe clout sending Pound to third, Anderson stole second and both scored on a clean single by
E. Pound. McAneney fanned, Pound went to second on a pass ball, coaxed a throw to second by a
long lead, but the throw was wild and Pound went to third. L. Pound hit a dinky roller to
second but was fumbled getting safe at first and scoring E. Pound. Lloyd flew to the pitcher.
Four hits, five runs. Sarles one hit, two runs.

THIRD INNING

Sanders hit to pitcher and was thrown out at first, Miller hit to short and met the fate of the
preceding batter. Flick landed for a nice two bagger and only for the weeds in center field,
would have been a home run. W. Pound flew to second. One hit, no runs. Sarles no hits, no runs.

FOURTH INNING

Anderson fanned, E. Pound hit to short and was retired at first, McAneney hit to pitcher. No
hits, no runs. Sarles returned without a run.

FIFTH INNING

L. Pound made a nice single to left field, advanced to second on an error by catcher, Lloyd
fanned, Sanders connected for a safe one to right field scoring Pound, Miller fanned, Sanders
tried to steal third but was thrown out by catcher. One hit, one run. Sarles no hits, no runs.

SIXTH INNING

Flick fanned, W. Pound hit to second but was fumbled, getting safe at first, stole second and
went to third on pass ball, Anderson fanned. E. Pound send a dinky roller to short but the
short turned juggler at that stage and E. Pound landed safe at the initial sack scoring W.
Pound, McAneney fanned. No hits, one run. Sarles one hit, no runs.

SEVENTH INNING

L. Pound hit a high fly to center. Lloyd reached first on a poorly handled fly at right field,
Sanders hit to pitcher and was out at first, Miller hit to second and was thrown out at first.
One hit, no runs. Sarles no hits, no runs.

Battery for Hansboro: Sanders and Flick, for Sarles: George and Hutton. Struck out by Sanders
9; by George 9. Umpire Murdick. Time 1 hour and 20 minutes.


CAVALIER IS COUNTY SEAT

The County Seat Has Been at Pembina Many Years

Bismarck, North Dakota - July 20.

This afternoon the supreme court handed down its decision in the famous Pembina County seat
case awarding the county seat to Cavalier. The county seat has been a Pembina for many years
and the change was made by a popular vote at the last election. The result of the election was
contested and carried to the courts.


Ray Fielder and wife were in Rock Lake visiting friends and relatives recently.


FIND YOUNG MAN DEAD ON PRAIRIE

On last Thursday morning the dead body of a young man was found on the prairie about one mile
southeast of Elsberry, North Dakota by Elisha Elsberry's boys who were starting to cut hay. The
body was in a bad state of decomposition, having apparently been dead some weeks. The Sheriff
and County Coroner were immediately notified and came to the scene in an automobile. Upon
examination the body proved to be that of Clayton Madeford the 16 year old son of Robt.
Madeford of Elsberry, North Dakota who had left home some two weeks before, without the
knowledge of his parents, who believed him to be at Fish Lake on a fishing trip.

The deceased boy carried with him a 22 caliber rifle, which was found under the body, the rifle
contained a discharged cartridge and upon examination of the dead body it was found that the
bullet penetrated the temple causing instant death.

An inquest was held and the jury returned a verdict of accidental death by shooting.


The Hansboro barber shop has been painted and arranged in such a way that it looks considerably
better. Duffy seems to be swelled up a little over his improvement and says that he is ready to
do anything in the barber line.


ROCK LAKE NEWS

M. A. Hoff of Elsberry was a business visitor here Tuesday.

Nels Hawkinson returned home Monday from a business trip.

Mrs. Pete Mooney returned from her vacation trip on last Monday.

Mrs. Price returned home from her visit with friends and relatives here.

Rev. T. S. Brown returned home Friday from his visit with friends in Canada.

Mr. and Mrs. Cal Lapham of Cando made a short visit in Rock Lake Sunday.

The German Baptists held meetings in the Lichty Hall Friday and Saturday last.

Mrs. Kruger, son and a friend returned home from their vacation trip Monday.

E. C. Eapham, Joe Limgren, Chas. Jahnke and H. B. Grey were Bisbee visitors Tuesday.

Several Rock Lake people were in Starkweather last Friday attending the celebration on that
day.

Several Rock Lake people attended the Old Settler's Picnic at the Eikenberry farm, on Saturday
last.

Mrs. Kendrig and children and her sister returned home Friday last from their visit with
friends and relatives in Devils Lake.

Angus Barker was in Bisbee Saturday and Sunday attending the Sunday School Convention being a
delegate from the Rock Lake Sunday School.


BLACKBURN & COMPANY

A. M. BLACKBURN BUYS OUT C. R. WORSLEY OF THIS CITY

We failed to mention last week the change in the firm of Blackburn & Worsley. A change was
consummated whereby A. M. Blackburn of Winnipeg purchased the interests of C. R. Worsley and
the firm will hereafter be known as D. A. Blackburn & Co.

The new member is a brother of D. A. Blackburn of this city and holds the responsible position
of manager of the Grain Growers Grain Co. , in the city of Winnipeg. We might state further
that Mr. Blackburn won the Prince of Wales prize and others in 1909 as champion rifle shot of
the entire British Empire, which indeed is no small honor and he is at present in the vicinity
of London, England defending his titles in marksmanship, and reports from Winnipeg states he
stands in the front ranks this year.

Mr. Worsley has accepted a good position in Ray, North Dakota where he has charge of a drug
store. Mrs. Worsley and little son left for that place last week. Their many friends regret to
lose them but wish them success in their new home.


July 13th the fast Sarles team came over for another game. Our boys played fast ball with the
exception of one inning when 3 bad errors gave the visitors three scores. Hansboro scored one
the first inning and got three more later. Sarles was only entitled to one score if our boys
had played ball all the time. The game was called the end of the 7th inning on account of
darkness with the score a tie 4 to 4. Sanders and Lloyd were the battery for Hansboro and did
fine work. With the game that our team usually puts up this would have been an easy victory for
Hansboro.


NORTH DAKOTA NEWS

WANT RAILROADS

Shafer - The fact that McKenzie is without railroad facilities will cost the homesteaders in
round numbers approximately $500,000 to $750,000 this year, that cost being the amount that
they will be required to expend in hauling their products to market and the estimate is based
upon a thorough canvass of the situation as it has existed in former years and the further fact
that this county, according to the present prospects, appears likely to harvest a crop of
between 3,500,000 and 5,000,000 bushels of grain.

From some sections of this county, a thorough study of the situation existing indicates that
the cost of transporting grain from the farm to the market runs as high as 25 cents. That, of
course, is the exceptional case, but it is generally estimated that the average cost of
marketing all grain in the county is about 15 cents a bushel because of the fact that in some
districts the roads are not of the very best; steep hills make big loads on some roads
impossible, while there also are various other conditions to contend with.

Citizens of McKenzie County - a county comprising over 1,600,000 acres - are anxious that
railroad facilities shall be afforded them and look to the Great Northern and the Northern
Pacific as likely entrants, with the former entering from Williston and the latter continuing
its Mandan to Stanton line into the county.

Although the cost of transportation will be high this year, it is not as great as it has been
in former years, the heavier population being responsible for marked improvement in the general
road conditions.

PROHIBITION LAW FAULTY

Lakota - North Dakota's law, prohibiting brewery agents and representatives from soliciting for
liquor orders, was declared by Judge C. F. Templeton of the district court, as faulty. The
decision was made on the motion of the defendant for a dismissal of the charge lodged against
him under the provisions of the measure. Minnesota's brewing companies have taken a deep
interest in the proceedings with a view to testing the constitutionality of the law and in
order that such an action may be brought about, an appeal will be taken by the prosecution.

GAS FRANCHISE FOR WILLISTON

Williston - An ordinance granting a franchise to Col. John Brueggar, Paul George and Walter
Leonhardy to build and operate a gas plant in Williston has passed its first reading before the
council and is being given much consideration by the citizens. The men asking the franchise are
all residents of this city and the license is to run twenty years, the maximum price to be
charged for gas to be one dollar per thousand feet. The establishment of the plant will be a
step toward making Williston a real up-to-date city.

BANK NOT APPRECIATED

Carrington - Not one penny has yet been deposited in Uncle Sam's postal savings bank which
opened in this city for business June 27 and as a result Carrington people are not very much
enthused over the new establishment. The reason given is that the citizens are well satisfied
with the banking facilities already afforded and are not over anxious to deposit money with the
government at two percent when the local banks pay two and three times that amount on savings.

FIRE AT GWINNER

Gwinner - Fire destroyed five buildings here Saturday, causing a loss of $15,000 which was
about half insured. The flames started in the office and residence of Dr. Williams about 9
o'clock and quickly spread. Help was send from both Cogswell and Milnor, but the fire was under
control before the arrival of the visitors. Children playing with matches are supposed to have
started the fire.

PAPER MILL FOR DEVILS LAKE

Devils Lake - The paper factory proposition that has been up to Devils Lake for the last few
months has now taken definite shape and that city will get a valuable addition to its
manufacturing plants. The Commercial Club here has decided to take up the proposition offered
by the Guyler manufacturing company of Boston.

TRANSIENTS KILLED BY TRAIN

Michigan - Two men, Kelly and Craft, transients, were killed at Michigan by the Oriental
Limited train. Both men apparently were seated on the edge of the ties along the track and for
some reason failed to notice the approaching train.

MARRIED IN JAIL

Carrington - Christ Hague, who was arraigned for trial on the charge of assault with intent to
kill at the term of district court, was quietly married one afternoon recently to Miss Ellen
Lima, a young lady of Cooperstown vicinity. The ceremony was performed by Judge C. S. Campbell
in his parlors at the court house. Miss Lima came to Carrington this week for the purpose of
being married to Hague and the officials deemed it best that the marriage be performed before
the trial was started.

GOVERNMENT SUCCESSFUL

Bureau of Mines Reports Briquettes Are Commercially Possible

Fargo - The Bureau of Mines of the United States has just issued a bulletin dealing with the
experiments conducted by it for the briquetting of lignite coal at the Pittsburg testing
station. It believes it has developed a fuel supply for this portion of the country that will
be of immense value. It has succeeded in making briquettes without the use of a binding
material from North Dakota lignite and that from other states. The difficulty heretofore has
been the cost of the pitch that was thought necessary to make the binder.

North Dakota has thousands of acres underlaid with lignite coal and the geological survey of
the United States has estimated the tonnage at the enormous total of 500,000,000,000 tons. Its
use has been greatly restricted on account of its tendency to slacken and turn to dust after it
was mined and brought to the surface. It was also difficult to burn it under boilers and in
stoves on account of the moisture it contained. The Bureau of Mines some time ago conducted
experiments at the Williston pumping station of the reclamation service and succeeded in
developing a furnace that would properly burn lignite, but this did not solve the problem of
transportation and so the bureau sent to Germany where the briquetting of lignite is much
further advanced and obtained a powerful briquetting machine. The experiments have gone far
enough to indicate that lignite can be satisfactorily briquetted at a cost that makes the
manufacture of briquettes commercially possible.

The approximate cost of briquettes loaded on a car in North Dakota is given as $3. 53 per ton.
This applies to briquetting the run-of-mine coal to improve its heating value and weather
resisting properties rather than the briquetting of waste coal and slack which can be
briquetted at considerably less cost.

CLAIMED A REWARD

Bisbee - The clanging of the fire bell Friday evening brought the population of the village out
in double quick time. A traveling tourist had exerted himself sufficiently to come running into
town from the vicinity of the Anchor elevator and informed bystanders that there was a
smoldering fire underneath the said elevator. Within a few minutes after the alarm the fire
department was at work and smothered what might have resulted in the most destructive fire in
the history of the town.

The fire laddies found a sure enough fire smoldering underneath the building and had the
discovery not been made in time there is but little doubt that every elevator, ten or fifteen
box cars, the depot and perhaps other buildings would have gone up in smoke.

Saturday morning the tourist whom Providence had selected to discover the smoldering blaze,
presented himself to Mayor Devick and stated that inasmuch as his timely notice had undoubtedly
saved the town from a serious conflagration, he ought to be entitled to some compensation
therefore. After some extended palaver concerning the matter, the tourist seemed willing to
compromise for the price of a breakfast, a dinner, haircut and shave and Mr. Devick gladly gave
the plaintiff a free pass to the entire show.

CORN WILL BE THE CROP

Mandan - Corn will be a great crop in Morton County this year and a tour over the agricultural
district indicates quite clearly that the farmers are beginning to appreciate the value of that
grain as a factor in crop rotation in districts where the wheat crop has suffered by reason of
excessive heat, the corn appears to be weathering in fine shape. It is hardy and has grown
rapidly.

Flax, too, is showing a very good growth throughout the county. It retains an excellent color
and the indications at the present time point to a very large yield. Corn and flax, both,
growing side by side with wheat, give evidence of having better staying qualities under the
conditions, which have prevailed.

UNEMPLOYED TAKE POSSESSION

Jamestown - The Valley City freight train reached here one night with over 100 men on and in
the cars beating their way. The train crew was powerless to get them off. Some seventy-five men
boarded the train at Oakes while more got on at LaMoure and wherever the train stopped.

One of the men said there were 300 idle men at one time in Oakes and at Aberdeen 150 a day are
being chased out of town. Crops are very poor in South Dakota, they say and labor is not in
demand at any price.

Some negroes and an Indian or two were among the motley crew that rode without the permission
of the railroad.

NOT PARTICULARLY SUCCESSFUL

Grafton - The postal savings bank has now been in operation in Grafton for a half a month. That
this feature does not particularly appeal to the average patron of the office will be shown by
the fact that there is only $40 on deposit to the credit of one depositor. These postal savings
are more popular in the places where there are a large number of foreign day laborers, some of
whom have a prejudice against banks.

FIRES AT REEDER

Reeder - The Dakota Hotel in this city, together with the Frank Monroe hardware store, were
destroyed by fire. The blaze gained its start through some unknown origin.

HOMESTEAD SHACK FOR CENTRAL

Ambrose - A homestead shack is the headquarters that has been selected by the Divide County
Farmers' Telephone Co. in which to do business, and in so doing the progress of the telephone
in the newer sections of North Dakota is quite aptly demonstrated. The company, which is laying
plans for the construction of a telephone system that will cover up almost every section of the
county is made up almost entirely of homesteaders and the homestead residence of one of the
stockholders has been selected as the permanent headquarters for the concern.


LOCAL NEWS

John Littke and son Louis went to Rolla Friday.

Glen Boise made a business trip to Rolla Friday.

Rev. T. S. Brown was in Hansboro Monday overnight.

John E. Knight returned home this week from Winnipeg.

Attorney Wm. Bates of Rolla was a visitor in our city this week.

Mrs. Robt. Lloyd of Larimore is visiting at the Wills home this week.

C. E. Blackorby left for Minneapolis Tuesday on a business mission.

Fred Olson and family attended the celebration at Starkweather last week.

Ruth Disher has been visiting with Mrs. John Brown at Rolla about a week.

Mr. and Mrs. Lymburn and Mr. and Mrs. Wills autoed to Hannah Sunday to see how their sons Orra
and Roy were getting along.

T. J. Clifford and wife and also Mrs. A. Blackorby autoed to Cando Sunday returning Monday.

The Cando Herald's machine operator left last week without giving the editor notice and Mr.
Dennison not being a practical printer had a hard time getting the paper out.


July 28, 1911

NEWS OF THE DIAMOND

The Hansboro Ball Tossers Pull Off Another Fast Game

The Hansboro ball tossers pulled off another of those fast games last Wednesday night when they
won from the fast Egeland team by a score of 2 to 6.

The score was tied until the fifth inning, each team having one run. In the first half of the
fifth Egeland got one run, but in the last half of the same inning with the bases full Flick
for the locals hit a clean two bagger scoring three men. Flick's hit is what the crowd was
waiting for and it came at an opportune time. The game by innings was as follows:

FIRST INNING

Egeland - Iverson struck out, Peavy hit to Lloyd, Cool struck out. No hits, no runs.

Hansboro - McAneney flew to Peavy, L. Pound flew to Peavy, Lloyd hit to Peavy but was fumbled
letting Lloyd safe, Miller hit to Larson and Larson juggled making Miller safe. Flick struck
out. No hits, no runs.

SECOND INNING

Egeland - Derrig hit safe to left field, stole second, Larson fanned. Koester hit to Lloyd but
Lloyd failed to handle it scoring Derrig. Barnhart flew to Miller and Koester was thrown out at
first. One hit, one run.

Hansboro - Sanders drew a pass, W. Pound hit safe advancing Sanders to second, Anderson flew to
Cook, E. Pound hit to Peavy scoring Sanders, McAneney hit to Cool. No hits, one run.

THIRD INNING

Egeland - Wilburn hit to Miller, Phoenix hit to Miller, Iverson hit to Miller. No hits, no
runs.

Hansboro - L. Pound hit to Phoenix, Lloyd flew to Koester, Miller struck out. No hits, no runs.


FOURTH INNING

Egeland - Peavy struck out, Cool hit to McAneney, Derrig hit to Miller. No hits, no runs.

Hansboro - Flick hit to Barnhart, Sanders struck out, W. Pound hit to Cool. No hits, no runs.

FIFTH INNING

Egeland - Larson made a short bunt and was thrown out by Flick, Koester struck out, Barnhart
hit safe to right field and stole second. Wilburn hit safe scoring Barnhart, Wilburn stole
second and tried the same stunt at third but was thrown out by Flick. Two hits, one run.

Hansboro - Anderson hit to Cool, W. Pound hit to Derrig, McAneney drew a pass and stole second
drawing a throw which went wild letting McAneney score. L. Pound hit safe to left field, Lloyd
hit to Cool but Cool fumbled advancing L. Pound to third, Lloyd stole second, Miller accepted a
pass and filled the bases, Flick hit a beautiful two bagger, scoring Pound, Lloyd and Miller,
turned thief and went to third and scored on a pass ball. Sanders struck out. Two hits, five
runs.

SIXTH INNING

Egeland - Phoenix flew to McAneney, Iverson hit to Lloyd and Lloyd fumbled but L. Pound
retrieved the ball and threw wild to first Iverson to second, Peavy struck out, Cool struck
out. No hits, no runs.

The game was called on account of darkness.

Batteries - Egeland: Phoenix and Wilburn. Hansboro: Sanders and Flick. Struck out by Sanders 7,
by Phoenix 4. Left on bases, Hansboro 3, Egeland 3. Bases on balls off Phoenix 3, off Sanders
0. Umpire Murdick. Time 1 hour and 5 minutes.


Geo. Sutherland is now the happiest man in Towner County since the arrival of Geo. Sutherland,
Jr. on Friday night. Geo. Says that he thinks the "kid" will be able to take charge of the farm
next season.

Miss Jacquette Brown of Rolla came over Tuesday evening and returned home next morning.

Mrs. Martin Vagstag of devils Lake came up to Hansboro Wednesday.


ROCK LAKE NEWS

Geo. Price is on the sick list this week.

Jess Grove returned recently from Montana.

Roy Lean was a State Fair visitor this week.

Thos. Wiley and family moved to Elsberry lately.

Dr. Balfour Jr. of Hannah is visiting with his son.

Julius Bert was a business visitor at Cando Monday.

Kathleen Elsberry spent Sunday last at Fish Lake.

Frank Gleason and wife are visiting with relatives here.

Alex Currie of Cando was in Rock Lake recently, having come up to look after his interests near
here.

Carrie Crisler of Rolla was a Rock Lake visitor Monday last.

Dr. Roberts of Cando, was in Rock Lake on business last week.

Henry Hawkinson of Crocus was a Rock Lake visitor Tuesday.

John Lindsley and son Calvin are visiting at Redgeville, Canada this week.

Willard Greene of Devils Lake is visiting with relatives here this week.

Rev. Brown accompanied Chas. Jahnke on a business trip to Cando.

Mrs. Watts of Elsberry visited with relatives here last week.

Mrs. Henrietta Jarvis of Portland, Oregon is visiting with her brother here.

Mr. and Mrs. Stone and Mrs. Stone's son and family are spending their week's vacation at Fish
Lake.

Mrs. R. E. Krieger who has been visiting her sister Mrs. T. F. Krieger of this city returned to
her home at Ray, North Dakota.

Rock Lake had a refreshing rain this week which revived the crops and also the looks on the
faces of some businessmen here.

Mrs. Gleason, Frank Gleason and wife, Ben Gleason and the younger children of Mrs. Gleason
visited with Mrs. Watts at Elsberry recently.

Rev. T. S. Brown is the proud possessor of a family heirloom, that is a watch which has been in
the Brown family one hundred and fifty years and is running.

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Thorenson have returned to Rock Lake where they will reside. Mr. Thorenson
has accepted a position with the Hawkinson Lumber Co.


LOCAL NEWS

J. A. Johnson autoed to Crocus Thursday.

Frank Grimes took in the fair at Brandon this week.

B. L. Thomas autoed to Brandon Thursday to take in the fair.

Mrs. M. Weeden returned home Wednesday from Haskett, Manitoba.

Mrs. O. L. Sande and sons returned home Thursday from Grand Forks.

Mrs. Wm. Howard and children who have been visiting with relatives the past week, Geo. Wilson
taking them to Rolla from there they will take the train to Cando.

Mrs. D. A. Blackburn and children left Tuesday morning for Darling Ford where they will visit
with her brother, they will then go to visit with Mr. Blackburn's father at Pilot Mound, they
intend to be away about two weeks.


NORTH DAKOTA NEWS

RELEASED SUSPECTS AT RUSO

Bismarck - The four men arrested at Ruso Saturday afternoon, suspected of being the parties who
held up the Northern Pacific passenger train at Buffalo a few nights ago, proved to be the
wrong parties. The affair, however, created a great deal of excitement in the northern part of
the state.

Four men with plenty of guns and ammunition and with a camping outfit attached to their
automobile, were seen early in the morning at Turtle Lake, going through the town and suspicion
immediately attached to them. Word was sent over the country of their appearance and the chase
was started. When they arrived at Ruso a reception committee of about 50 received them with
open arms and shotguns.

The party in the automobile surrendered without resistance and were held until the arrival of
the sheriff and the state's attorney from Washburn, when a hearing was held and the men
released. The men showed beyond doubt that they were not the robbers and that they were on
their way from a point in South Dakota to Draper, North Dakota.

The guns they carried were one small bore shotgun and two rifles.

WORKED ON HIGHWAYS

Williston - Autoists of this city were determined that the Minnesota Automobile Club should
find the best of roads in this section and during the past week they have been busily engaged
in fixing up the roads. There is hardly an automobile owner in the city but what he has raised
blisters in handling a pick and shovel, removing stones and leveling the road here and there.
The plan of campaign extends over a goodly number of miles in Williams County.

AUTO TAGS GOING FAST

Bismarck - The Office of the Secretary of State is receiving applications for state automobile
licenses and tags at the rate of 75 per day and are sending out tags at the rate of 300 each
day. At the present time there have been 3,800 tags sent out to auto owners and there are still
1,500 applications which have to be answered. In addition to these there are the applications
which continue to be received.

POSSE HUNTS FUGITIVE

Russell - A posse of Russell citizens including the mayor and marshal have just completed a
search of the entire surrounding country for Russell Sizemore, a man wanted for felony in South
Dakota, but he has not been apprehended. The posse was formed on receipt of information that he
was hiding in this vicinity. It is supposed he has reached the Canadian border by this time.

KILLED BY THE CARS

Epping - Karl Knutson was killed by the cars near here. He was struck by a freight train. The
dead man was 35 years of age and is supposed to have come from Montana.

DR. REILLY OUT ON BONDS

Langdon - Dr. J. J. Reilly of Milton, convicted in the district court of murder in the second
degree and sentenced to the state penitentiary for ten years, has been released under a bond of
$10,000 and immediate steps will be taken to present an application for a new trial. Failure in
this will send the case directly to the supreme court where a bitter fight to keep the accused
physician from prison will be made. Dr. Reilly is silent on the case and refused to make any
statement with reference to his conviction.

CORNERSTONE IS LAID

Bismarck Masons Actively at Work on Magnificent New Temple

Bismarck - Wednesday afternoon with the simple yet impressive rites of the Masonic lodge, the
most worshipful grand master Mason, Robert Morrison of Pembina, of the grand lodge of North
Dakota, laid the cornerstone of the new Masonic temple which is being erected in the capital
city. Grand Master Morrison was the only member of the grand lodge officers who was present at
the ceremony.

At 2 o'clock in the afternoon Grand Master Morrison opened the grand lodge in the Masonic lodge
rooms. The Masons then formed in a body and marched to the site of the new temple on Third
Street between Main and Broadway. They were headed by a brass band and there were many visiting
members of the order in attendance.

After reaching the temple the regular Masonic ceremony of the laying of a corner stone was
followed, the grand master scattering corn, wine and oil, emblematic of plenty, happiness and
peace, over the stone. Hon. Joseph Hare then delivered the address of the afternoon, speaking
on affairs of interest to all the Masons who were gathered there. There were many persons
assembled to witness the ceremony. After the service was ended the Masons marched back to their
lodge room and adjourned the grand lodge meeting.

The Masonic Temple, which is being rushed to completion at this time, will be one of the
handsomest buildings of its kind in the state. It is an imposing structure and will be a
fitting home for the large and prosperous body of Masons who reside in the capital city.

NEW GAS GUSHER AT MOHALL

Mohall - This town continues to hold its title of being in the center of the famous gas region.
There are of course a great number of skeptical people outside the state who think everything
about North Dakota has to be taken with a grain of salt but a look at the Powell gas well is
enough to convince anyone that there is underneath the ground a tremendous power which when
harnessed will furnish heat and light to this city even though much larger than it is at
present for a length of time which no man can compute.

This past week, about forty rods away from "Old Faithful" another has been sunk to a depth of
286 feet. Shortly after gas was struck a gauge was placed on the pipe and showed an pressure of
70 pounds. About an hour later, it had risen to 80 pounds and is still rising right along.

The well is nearly dry and gives promise of being as strong as the old well struck last fall.

INJURED WOMAN SEEKS DAMAGES

Fargo - As a result of the escape of a big baboon at the fair grounds and the assault of the
animal upon the person of Mrs. Louise Campbell, daughter of A. N. Hathaway, a suit is now
pending against Joe Edwards the owner of the animal show with the Parker shows at the
Interstate fair.

Monday night when the baboon escaped it attacked Mrs. Douglas and not only frightened her
terribly but is alleged to have injured her person, scratching and tearing away the flesh on
her hip. She has been confined to her room and bed as the result of the accident and her nerves
are in a very serious condition. Physicians dressed the wounds which are doing nicely.

MUCH PROPERTY INVOLVED

Minot - A case of unusual interest will be argued in the supreme court soon, involving about
$47,000 worth of taxable property in the city of Minot. The case will be argued by George McGee
for the city and State'' Attorney Nash for the county.

The case involves the right of the county commissioners to reduce valuations fixed by the city
board of equalization. Valuations were reduced to the extent of about $47,000 and an appeal was
taken from the action of the commissioners to the district court which decided in favor of the
county. The city then took an appeal to the supreme court.

STEP-CHILDREN UNITED IN MARRIAGE

Dickinson - A double wedding was held at St. Joseph's Church here recently which marked the
culmination of an unusual romance. On this occasion John Klein and Barbara Ehli and Jochim Ehli
and Magdalena Klein were united in marriage, Rev. Fr. Fisher officiating. The contracting
couples are step-brothers and step-sisters. Three years ago another step-brother married
another step-sister. This makes the family of six step-children all united in marriage.

70,000,000 BUSHELS OF WHEAT

Fargo - An expert crop reporter from the Twin Cities was recently through this town and says
that he estimates the yield of wheat in the state at 70,000,000 bushels. Since the government
report for July he estimates that there has been a falling off of 20 percent in the condition
of the state. The state taken as a whole is nearly up to the normal, but South Dakota, he ways
will scarcely have ten million bushels this year.

FOUL PLAY IS FEARED

McKenzie - Western North Dakota is being searched in vain for Peter McCurdy, aged 19, the son
of a prominent Schafer farmer who has been missing since the night of July 4th. Within the last
three days the search, first of a local nature, has been extended over a wide section of the
western part of the state and over eastern Montana.

The last seen of the young man was at a bowery dance about midnight and from that time
absolutely no trace of him has been secured. Foul play is feared.


LOCAL NEWS

C. E. Blackorby returned from Minneapolis Monday.

Mrs. J. W. F. Johnson returned home from Starkweather last Saturday.

Pete Blackorby took in the dance at Jerry Blackorby's place last Friday night.

Miss Ruth Diehl of Egeland came up to Hansboro Saturday last for a visit with her friends.

A. Arhart, formerly expert accountant for the Hansboro Merc and Investment Co. , but now of
Lisbon, was a pleasant caller in our town Friday last.

It is round-about that Harry Asplin expects to leave Hansboro to make his home in Grand Forks,
this may be wrong but the man that informed us carries a license.

B. L. Thomas, Harry Asplin, Ed Jones and Roy White autoed across country to Sarles on Sunday.


ROBBERY ON N. P.

Passengers Relieved of $500 and Valuables Near Buffalo, North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota - No. 2, eastbound "North Coast Limited" of the Northern Pacific
railroad was held up by three masked robbers near Buffalo, North Dakota and about $500 in cash
taken from the passengers.

Engineer S. P. Olson of Fargo was shot twice because he refused to stop the train. The robbers
escaped in an automobile they had awaiting them near the scene of the robbery.

The hold-up was one of the most daring ever perpetrated in this part of the country and showed
that the men were no amateurs. When the train stopped at the high bridge at Valley City three
men boarded it and went into the day coach.

Heavily armed and shooting recklessly in order to intimidate the passengers, they first lined
the train crew up in one end of the car and proceeded to search the passengers in the day
coach, one by one. In all, they secured about $500 in the coach.

After searching the occupants of the berths, the robbers clambered out of the diner over the
baggage and express cars to the engine.

Then the sleeping car was entered and in order to awaken the occupants of the berths a shot was
fired down the center of the aisle, narrowly missing the head of one of the passengers and
imbedding itself in the woodwork.

When near Buffalo, they ordered Engineer Olson to stop the train. He refused and two shots were
fired directly at him, one glancing off his watch and another striking him on a rib, injuring
him slightly.

Seeing that the men were desperate, the engineer stopped the train and the three men who were
all masked with polka-dot handkerchiefs, jumped from the train and ran into the darkness.

Engineer Olson, one of the oldest engine pilots on the system was taken to Fargo with the train
and is resting easily at his home there. After leaving the train the robbers went to an
automobile, which they had waiting nearby and escaped into the darkness. The train was run into
Fargo, where the sheriff, every available deputy and three deputy United States marshals
hurried back on a special train. Posses also started out of Buffalo 15 minutes after the news
of the robbery was received and every surrounding town and city in the Northwest was phoned or
notified by telegraph to be on the lookout.

A peculiar part of the robbery is the fact that the express and mail cars were not molested by
the men. It is not known what amount the cars contained but usually the North Coast Limited
carried rich hauls and it is thought the men took longer in going through the day coaches than
they had planned on or they would have tried to blow the express safe and rifle the registered
mail pouches. Grand Forks police are watching closely to see whether or not the robbers are
coming this way.

Melrose, Minnesota - Three men suspected of robbing the North Coast Limited, were arrested here
and a fourth man escaped.

The four men came in on the Great Northern train No. 2 and alighted apparently from the blind
baggage when the train reached the coal sheds. They were immediately arrested. Each man carried
firearms. The total amount of money on the three amounted to $42.

The prisoners fit the descriptions of the robbers with the possible exception of the fact that
each man wore a hat. The robbers at the time of the train holdup wore caps. Their names, which
are regarded as fictitious are: Dan Harrison, Tom Whalen and Joe Kemper, ages, respectively,
about 23, 25 and 30.


REUNION AT BULL RUN

Souvenirs of First Battle of the Civil War

Manassas, Virginia - The blood-stained sward of Bull Run was again peopled with those who with
bitter hatred and feverish anxiety awaited the break of dawn 50 years ago to commence the first
battle of the Civil War. But instead of mingled curses and prayers; instead of the nervous
tread of sentries, the fevered restlessness of foreboding, the rival camps of the blue and gray
caine men bowed with years, whose only thought was that of peace and brotherhood.

Elaborate preparations had been made for this unique gathering. The President of the United
States and the Governor of Virginia were present to deliver addresses, with commanders-in-chief
of the Grand Army of the Republic and the United Confederate Veterans, and distinguished
soldiers and statesmen from every part of the United States. The town was decked with
Confederate and Federal flags, and the streets swarmed with visitors. The old Henry farm house
with its shot-riddled walls was gay with bunting.

On Henry Hill the most impressive sight of the day was witnessed. The time-shattered remnants
of the Federal and Confederate ranks, at 12 o'clock, issued forth from camps, pitched in the
same positions occupied by the opposing armies 50 years ago, and slowly trod the once
blood-stained, bullet-plowed turf till they met, with mutual hand clasps and well-wishes
instead of the singing bullets and wild curses of 50 years ago. After this ceremonial the
veterans partook of a love feast and were entertained with a series of motion pictures showing
stirring battle scenes and peaceful pictures of later days.

At 2 p. m. the veterans returned to this city and at 3 o'clock, 48 young ladies, representing
the states of the Union, clasped hands and sang the Manassas National Jubilee Anthem,
especially written for the occasion. At 4 o'clock the veterans were addressed by President Taft
and the Governor of Virginia. This evening Manassas and surrounding towns will open their
houses to visitors and veterans alike in the largest public reception ever held in a state
famed for its hospitality.


August 4, 1911

EMERSON - MECHLIN

A happy event took place at the home of F. Barger, east of Rock Lake, on last Wednesday
afternoon, when W. M. Emerson of Crocus and Miss Modjesta Mechlin of Crocus were united in the
bonds of holy matrimony. Rev. T. S. Brown, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Rock Lake,
read the ceremony which made the happy couple man and wife.

The bride is the niece of Mrs. Bargen, while the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Emerson of Sarles. There were many friends and relatives present to witness the ceremony.

An excellent dinner was partaken of at the close of the ceremony.

The News extends its congratulations.


NEWS OF THE BALL DIAMOND

Hansboro again proved their ability in playing the national game when our Canadian friends from
Cartwright came across for our scalps Friday night. The game was fast from start to finish and
hard fought throughout, but our team proved too strong for the visiting team and won by a score
of 4 to 3. Cartwright has been playing some of the strongest team in that section of Manitoba
and have lost but two games this season before coming here. Miller pitched a wonderful game for
Hansboro and but for several errors on the part of the infield would have held the visitors
down to one run. The feature of the game was the fielding of Anderson who made several
sensational catches in deep center. Cartwright was well represented with rooters and everyone
enjoyed the game.


The local ball team journeyed overland to St. John on Thursday evening and met the team of that
place. The game was not called until after eight o'clock owing to the fact that the St. John
team were not all present. Only four innings were played on account of the late start and could
hardly be called a game of ball. Bacon of Cando was on the pitching line for St. John and our
boys found him for a number of good hits. The score was 4 to 2 in favor of Hansboro till the
last of the 4th when St. John ran in 4 scores by moonlight and the ball was lost. Hansboro had
the opposing team outclassed at every stage of the game in daylight but our boys say they are
not accustomed to night base ball.


LOCAL NEWS

Ruth Diehl came up from Egeland Tuesday night.

Rev. T. S. Brown of Rock Lake was in town Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McDougall returned Monday night.

N. W. Hawkinson of Rock Lake was a business caller Monday.

T. J. Clifford sold his new Stoddard Dayton car to Hugh Lymburn.

J. A. Johnson returned home Tuesday evening from Grand Forks.

Mrs. Robt. Sullivan and Mrs. Van Dyke left Monday for Rock Lake.

Nels Johnson returned to Hansboro Tuesday night from Michigan.

Ab. Blackorby, Pete Blackorby and the editor made a pleasure trip to Cando Saturday.

Duffy Hoyt left Monday for Grand Forks where he will attend the Barbers Convention.

D. A. Blackburn left Monday for Grand Forks where he will attend the Druggists Convention.

Miss Irma Johnson arrived home Saturday from Devils Lake where she has been visiting with
friends.

Miss Margreta Sande, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Sande arrived home Saturday evening from
Grand Forks.

J. R. Wills left Wednesday morning for Grand Forks, there he will attend the Postmasters
Convention.

Hazel Barnes came up from Rock Lake Saturday evening and visited a few days with Zelma Wilson
returned home Monday morning.

Jas B. Blackorby was in Hansboro Monday with his steam tractor after a supply of twine to bind
the crop on his big farm south of town.


ROCK LAKE NEWS

Cleo Barker is visiting at Perth this week.

Cleo Barker returned from her visit at Perth.

Fred Rother of Perth was a business visitor Friday.

Monroe Hoff was a Devils Lake visitor on Saturday last.

N. W. Hawkinson was in Hansboro on business on Monday.

Frank Gleason and wife are visiting with Mrs. Watts at Elsberry.

Born - To Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bullock on July 28, a baby boy.

Mrs. Sutherland is visiting her daughter Mrs. Frank Barkes of this city.

A number of farmers around Rock Lake are cutting their wheat for feed.

Banker Gurgdan of Perth was a business visitor in Rock Lake Friday last.

Mrs. L. O. Best and Mrs. Peter Mooney were visitors at the Clouse farm Monday.

Mrs. McLester and her daughter Gussie are visiting with Mrs. Gleason and family.


August 11, 1911

LOCAL NEWS

Jos. Wilson left Canada Saturday.

Nels Johnson left Monday for Devils Lake.

Mr. Theison left Monday for Devils Lake.

Clarence Crum arrived here Saturday evening.

Rev. T. S. Brown was in town on business Monday evening.

Jno. Reese and W. J. Cunningham autoed to Rolla Monday.

J. A. Johnson made a business trip to Elsberry Monday.

Fifty dollars worth of soap to be given away at the Post Office store.

T. J. Clifford, C. A. Weeden and daughter autoed to St. John Monday.

You will have to hurry if you want to get the free soap deal at the Post Office store.

Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Thomas autoed to Cando Monday, returning Tuesday.

Mrs. D. Muir of Roland, Manitoba is visiting with her sister, Mrs. J. S. Hamilton.

Ralph Olson came up from Starkweather and visited over Sunday with his parents.

Miss Francis Crum of St. John came over Sunday to visit a few days with friends.

Mrs. W. Jay Wills left Monday for Larimore where she expects to visit for about a week.

Duffy Hoyt returned Friday last from Grand Forks where he attended the Barbers Convention.

Mrs. F. H. Murdick and daughters Velma and Edna left Wednesday for South Dakota where they will
visit relatives.

Misses Goodie Olson and Hazel Shively came over from St. John Sunday to visit a few days at the
B. L. Thomas home.

J. R. Wills returned Saturday from Grand Forks where he has been attending the Postmasters
Convention.

D. A. Blackburn returned Saturday from Grand Forks where he has been attending the Druggists
Convention.

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Blackorby, Miss Ruth Converse and Harry Brightbill autoed from Cando
Saturday, where Mrs. Blackorby and Miss Ruth Converse have been visiting.


ROCK LAKE NEWS

Rev. Brown was in Hansboro over night on Tuesday last.

Mrs. W. W. Bills went to Devils Lake on business on Thursday last.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gleason returned to their home in Missouri on Tuesday.

Will Lines made a trip to Devils Lake on Thursday last on account of his eye.

W. J. H. M. and S. L. Lichty were guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Elsberry on Sunday last.

One of the little children of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stanley accidentally took a dose of poison of
some kind or other on Monday. But immediate action saved its life.

The Rev. J. G. Moore preached at Rock Lake and conducted the fourth Quarterly Conference. An
excellent congregation listened attentively to a good sermon. After service, business was
proceeded with and matters were found to be in a satisfactory condition. Arrangements for the
completion of the years work as well as in regards to the work of next year were made.


HANSBORO VS. CARTWRIGHT

Hansboro Added Two More Games To Their List

Hansboro added two more games to their list of victories this week when they defeated the
Cartwright and Neelin Manitoba teams. Our team autoed to Cartwright on Monday of last week for
a return game and played an errorless game and shut out the opposing team. Sanders for Hansboro
struck out 13 men and was given excellent support. Only one Cartwright man was able to reach
third base. The final score was 11 to 0 in favor of Hansboro.

Our team was called on to play at the 29 annual fair held at Cartwright on Saturday and was
matched against the fast Neelin team composed chiefly breeds from that section. That game was
fast from start to finish and although there were a few bad errors it was a good exhibition of
baseball all the way through and our team copped the money. Hansboro had the best of the game
with the exception of one inning when things looked rather dark. With the score 2 to 1 against
us, Neelin had three men on bases and one out, Sanders for Hansboro pitched himself out of the
mire and retired the side without a run. He struck out 11 men while the Neelin twirler had but
7 strikeouts to his credit. Out team did a wonderful stroke of batting and in short had the
breeds outclassed. The final score showed 5 to 3 for Hansboro. The feature of the game was
Miller's long drive to left field for a three bagger scoring two men.

A large crowd from town and vicinity drove over to see the game and take in the livestock
exhibition at the fair - all report a good time.

Owing to the busy season of the year no more games have been scheduled for the present. We
believe Hansboro has the reputation of having one of the best teams in North Dakota for any
town its size and we are sure that no team can show a better percentage of games. They have won
the last seven games played and out of the seasons total of 20 games have lost 5 and tied one
leaving a balance of 14 winners.

The management wish to thank the people of Hansboro and vicinity for the good support given the
team, both financially and their presence at the games. The boys appreciate this and have tried
hard to put on good clean ball and we believe they have succeeded in this respect.


August 18, 1911

BIG CYCLONE KILLED TWO

Damage Done to Barns in The Country - Many Stock Killed

Crosby, North Dakota, August 15 - A cyclone struck Divide County at 7 o'clock this morning and
during the twenty minutes that it lasted, did a great deal of damage. No loss of life occurred
in Crosby, though several persons were slightly injured. The property damaged unchecked, many
large barns have been blown down, and considerable stock killed. A great many people in the
country have been injured. It will be late today before all received medical attention and
until this is completed it will be impossible to tell the full results of the damage, as all
telephone wires in the devastated region are down and all communication with the territory is
impossible.

At Noonan two men were killed outright and one is so badly injured that he cannot live. The
dead men are Paul Thuin and one Prezeick, the former being killed on the Truax farm and the
other one being killed on the Melgard farm. The man who was fatally injured was on the Truax
farm but his name could not be ascertained.

Near Ambrose, the homestead residence of Theodore Johnson was completely wrecked and the
husband, wife and child are so badly injured that it is not believed that any of them can
recover.

In Crosby Chris Halvorson, a boy had his arm broken by flying debris.


LOCAL  NEWS

Postmaster Wills has taken out the partition in his store, put up new shelving and it looks
considerably better. Mr. Wills expects to put in a full line of groceries and he tells us that
his prices are going to be right.

Earl Crawford went to Killarney on Sunday to visit his parents and returned Wednesday.

Miss Margreta Sande returned to Grand Forks Saturday.

Ruby Olson from Rolla is visiting at the B. L. Thomas home.

Mrs. Robt. Sullivan and Mrs. Van Dyke arrived home from Rock Lake Saturday.

Esther Olson from Cando came up to visit a few days with her sister Mrs. B. L. Thomas.

Miss Edith Wilson went to Cando Saturday for a few days visit returning Wednesday.

Mrs. D. A. Blackburn and children returned Thursday from Pilot Mound where they have been
visiting.

Clarence Crum who has been visiting the past week with friends in Hansboro, left Wednesday for
Calvin.

Harry Asplin, Frank Grimes and Hugh Lymburn autoed to Rolla Thursday morning, returning the
same day.

Miss Midford who has been visiting the past week at the R. C. McKee home, left Wednesday for
her home in Killarney.

William White has resigned his position with Mr. Lymburn and expects to take a position as
brakeman on the F. G. & S. Co. 's freight train.

The baseball game Saturday August 5 between Hansboro and Neelin turned out to be an interesting
event and was watched by a large crowd of spectators. Both teams were in good form and played
good ball throughout the game. The Neelin boys had a couple of good chances to win the game,
having three men on bases and only one gone. A little hit is all that was necessary, but the
long, lean man that performed on the slab for Hansboro served out the kind of goods that is
hard to hit safe and the score ended 5-3 in favor of Hansboro. Cartwright Review

"Shad" McAneney and Fred Olson left on Saturday with Jim Duncan for Churchs Ferry enroute to
Minot to register in the Fort Berthold reserve drawing, we hope they will both be lucky as
either one of them could become 'right smart' farmers in time.


ROCK LAKE NEWS

Willard Green returned to Devils Lake on Thursday.

The Misses Bowman are visiting with Miss Flossie Ishler.

Rev. G. H. Quigley of Cando was a Rock Lake visitor on Friday.

Miss Lizzie Swantzt has returned from her trip through the eastern states.

W. A. Loriman and Mr. Dawson of Chicago were in Rock Lake on business last week.

Deacon Watts was in Rock Lake on business Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Latham, Mrs. J. D. Bonsack and Mrs. Latham were in Cando on Monday.

Mrs. A. Rimel left on a visit to her home in Iowa on Monday, Mrs. L. Rimel accompanied her to
Devils Lake.

Miss E. Price left for her home on Monday after having spent her vacation with friends and
relatives in Rock Lake.

Mr. B. Sampson left for Minot on Monday where he expects to register in the Berthold
Reservation land drawing.

Miss Maggie Bell died at her home on Saturday evening. The funeral was held at the Ellison
Church on Monday afternoon.

Mrs. B. Sampson, son and daughter, left for their home in Penn, Indiana on Tuesday after
spending a several weeks vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Stone.


NORTH DAKOTA NEWS

Grafton - Government aid in the matter of supervision in the construction of silos is being
extended to the farmers of northeastern North Dakota in accordance with a general plan recently
adopted by the Department of Agriculture and the benefits of which are now being reaped by the
Dakota tillers of the soil anxious to diversify their interests. A. K. Risser of Colorado
Springs, a federal expert, has reached Grafton and is engaged in the supervision of the
construction work on several farms.

Concrete silos are being given all extensive tryout in this section and that fact has resulted
in special interest from the dairy commissioner's office. E. H. Pierce, assistant dairy
commissioner has already arrived in Grafton and Commissioner R. F. Flint will arrive in a few
days to witness the carrying on of this comparatively new work.

Relative to the construction of the concrete silos, it is pointed out that the government men
do not urge the construction of any particular kind of a silo to the exclusion of any other,
but they do point out the best construction plan as judged from the local building conditions.
In this district, with plenty of gravel available, the concrete silo has been looked upon
favorably.

PLATTED INDIAN MOUNDS

Pingree - Curator H. C. Fish of the State Historical Society has returned from a trip on the
upper Sheyenne River where he went to secure historical data in regard to the Indian tribes of
North Dakota.

While on the Sheyenne, he platted a number of Indian mounds among which was an effigy mound,
the first one that has been found in the state. This mound is 163 feet long and 195 feet wide
at its broadest part. It is in the form of a bird, the head and body connected by a long mound.
Wisconsin has many of these mounds and the State historical Society have looked for them out
here and not until last summer, when the Sheyenne was explored by Secretary O. G. Libby have
they found anything which looked like one. The Society is anxious to secure all data possible
on these (??-unable to read microfilm)  mounds.

MET WITH PAINFUL ACCIDENT

Cogswell - John Stout met with a painful accident in a runaway while cutting grain on his farm
in Brampton Township. A colt that had never been hitched to a binder before became frightened
when the machine was put in action and started the trouble by rearing and kicking. Then the
horses broke into a run through the field with the binder in gear. Stout lost his seat and in
falling caught his right hand in the elevator gearing and it passed between the chain and the
cog wheel. He managed to stop the team. He came to Cogswell where the doctor dressed the
injured member. The hand was badly smashed but was swollen so it was impossible to tell just
how serious the injury is.

SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS WILL MEET

Grand Forks - J. H. Ferris of Valley City has called a district meeting of the American Sunday
School Union workers, to be held in this city, September 16 to 20. At this meeting it is
expected that about forty or fifty field workers of North Dakota and Minnesota will be in
attendance.

The object of the union is the establishment of new Sunday Schools throughout the state and the
district and this is the annual meeting of the district organization. It is probable that South
Dakota will also send a number of field workers here to attend the meeting.

NEGRO HAD RIGHTS

Minot - It took the jury ten minutes to agree on a verdict of not guilty in the case of the
State vs. Gust McLarn at Towner. McLarn, who is a negro was charged with assault with a
dangerous weapon on one of the brakemen on a Soo passenger train. The cutting was established
and was admitted by the defendant, and the brakeman had sustained a severe wound, but the jury
found that he had the right to use the knife to prevent his being ejected from the moving train
and were satisfied that McLarn acted in self defense.

NEW BRICK BUILDINGS

Gwinner - Substantial brick or cement block buildings will replace those recently destroyed in
this city by the fire which worked such heavy damage. It has already been decided by the board
of directors of the Gwinner bank that a brick building shall be erected and several other
business institutions of the city suffering losses in that fire will take a similar course.

SENTENCED TO FIFTEEN YEARS

Towner - Walter Rockford, the tramp whose fiendish assaults on a North Dakota school teacher at
Plaza several months ago stirred the entire northwestern portion of North Dakota to a pitch not
before attained and who would have been lynched had he been caught at the time indignation ran
highest, was convicted in the district court of this county and sentenced to fifteen years in
North Dakota penitentiary. He was found guilty of first degree offense.

MACHINE COMPANIES PETITION STATE RAILWAY COMMISSION FOR FORMER RATES

Bismarck - There was a time when the railways made a half rate on freight charges to residents
of North Dakota who desired to ship farm machinery to the factories where it was made for
repairs. After obtaining for some years this rate was suspended on the motion of the carriers
themselves and full charges exacted.

At a recent meeting the state railway commission considered a petition of the Minneapolis
Threshing Machine Co. of Fargo and Grand Forks, North Dakota and applications of other shippers
to have the one-half freight rate restored. All the railway companies doing business in North
Dakota are parties to the action.

A hearing is set by the commission for Fargo, September 8, when all parties to the action will
be heard. The railway commissions of Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Missouri and a number
of other states have had the matter up and in each instance have ordered the one-half rate
reinstated.

This case is considered of much importance by the people of North Dakota and the hearing in
Fargo will likely attract much attention.

Representatives of all the railways will be present to urge a justification of their action in
arbitrarily suspending the half rate. Shippers of the state will be on hand to present their
showing.

There is a similar case now pending before the interstate commerce commission of the United
States but the railway commissioners of all the states adjoining North Dakota have not waited
for a decision of the national body but have acted independent of it.

WILL TEST SUNDAY LAW

Sheldon - As a result of a ball game held here on Sunday, a friendly suit will open in a few
days to decide whether the law prohibiting Sunday sports can be enforced. Those who are opposed
to Sunday ball games say they will carry the case to the supreme court, while the other faction
says they will "stay with them". The outcome of this case will be awaited with great interest
by the fans of surrounding towns.

HAD NARROW ESCAPE

Fargo - District Superintendent, Dr. J. G. Moore of the Methodist Church had a decidedly narrow
escape from death at Munich when he fell between the platform and a moving train. Only Dr.
Moore's presence of mind saved him from being fatally injured. As it was he only suffered minor
bruises from the fall, although the flange of one of the wheels scraped his right leg from the
ankle to the knee.

HORSE WAS DROWNED

Valley City - While a party was attempting to cross the Sheyenne River at the Chilberg farm
north of the city on the ferry, the horse became frightened and together with the buggy backed
off the ferry and into the stream. All efforts to rescue the animal proved futile as the weight
of the vehicle dragged the animal down. The horse and buggy was the property of the Northwest
Nursery Co.

CHANCES FOR RECOVERY

Kenmare - According to information received by friends here, Mrs. A. Stewart, who was shot by
her husband at their new home near Swift Current, Saskatchewan and who formerly lived here, is
still living. One of the bullets struck her in the back, followed a rib and lodged in her
breast. Another bullet is lodged somewhere in the back.

AN EXPENSIVE RIDE

Carrington - The pleasure of an automobile ride with two girl school teachers cost Henry
Bruening of this city $8900, a verdict for that amount being obtained against him by John
Massier, alleging that Bruening's carelessness while making the drive in question resulted in
his team running away and giving him permanent injuries. He asked $3,200 damages, but the jury
cut that amount down.

A HISTORICAL RELIC

Bismarck - Charles H. Stanley of Steele, Kidder County, has loaned to the State Historical
Society a valuable relic in a copy of the first paper ever published in Kidder County. It is a
copy of The Steele Weekly Herlad and was published by J. E. Britton, since deceased. There are
many interesting items in the paper and many names of old timers appear in the columns.

TICKET AGENT SHORT

Grand Forks - With a warrant charging embezzlement sworn out, Harold G. Johnston, city ticket
agent of the Northern Pacific since last June is missing. He is accused of being short about
$1,200. 00 in his accounts. Johnston came from Valley City where he was employed by the company
previously.

CANDIDATES FOR TAX COMMISSIONERS

Forman - A. O. Stockstad of Milnor, W. C. Forman of Forman and T. J. Bell of Cogswell are
candidates for the office of State Tax Commissioner, which was created at the last session of
the State Legislature. Governor Burke has the naming of the commission, at a salary of $3,000
for each of three members. Sargent County has the assurance of one member.

MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL

Grand Forks - That there exists sufficient grounds for the motion of a new trial to make most
certain the setting aside of proceedings already had is the belief entertained by counsel for
G.L. Bickford, the former treasurer of North Dakota, convicted recently at Washburn for
embezzlement. August 31 is the date fixed by Judge Crawford for the hearing of the new trial
motion, but the present indications are that it will be some time later before the case is
heard.


August 25, 1911

HENRY WINS THE REO

Henry Hammerly has been receiving the congratulations of his friends here - and they are legion
- upon his success in landing the fine 30-horse power Reo automobile which the Farm Stock and
Home presented to him as the successful contestant in the subscription contest inaugurated by
them. Henry feels quite proud of his success, and he has a perfect right to that feeling when
the fact is taken into consideration that contestants from thirteen states participated in the
event. Here's hoping that Henry may have many joy-rides in his new Reo. Towner County Democrat.


Miss Edith Wilson left for Cando Saturday, where she has accepted a position as "hello girl" in
the Cando Telephone Exchange.


ROCK LAKE NEWS

P.G. Barker is on the sick list.

Mrs. Francis Elsberry is ill this week.

Monroe Hoff received his new separator this week.

Oscar and Flossie Ishler were Perth visitors Sunday.

The Misses Lulu and Lona Rimel returned from Montana.

W.J. Lichty and Chas. Garrison made a trip to Fish Lake Sunday.

T.J. Clifford and Wm. Krisher of Hansboro were in Rock Lake Monday.

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Altenbrun died on Sunday night.

Mrs. P. G. Barker and daughter Cloe were Perth visitors on Thursday last.

Mrs. Wm. Greene and son Willard are visiting with friends and relatives in Rock Lake.

Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Hawkinson, Miss Elma Lapham accompanied Elmer Lapham to Fish Lake on Sunday.

C. D. Carmichael of Cando was in Rock Lake on his return trip from Hansboro where he purchased
an auto.


T. J. CLIFFORD HAS RESIGNED

Accepts the Cashiership of Rolette County Bank

Thos. J. Clifford has resigned his position as Assistant Cashier of the Hansboro State Bank to
accept the Cashiership of the Rolette County Bank of St. John, North Dakota.

Mr. Clifford has been with the Hansboro State Bank for some years and has made good here; his
many friends regret his departure, but congratulate him upon the advance in position. He will
enter upon his new duties about September 1st.


LOCAL NEWS

Thos. Clifford autoed to St. John Tuesday.

J. A. Johnson left Wednesday for Egeland.

Chas. Elsberry autoed over from St. John Tuesday, returning the same evening.

Mrs. John Brown and Mrs. Walter Gailfus came over from Rolla Friday to visit with friends.

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Blackorby and Miss Ruth Converse left Wednesday for Cresco, Iowa, where they
expect to visit with relatives.

Harry Thomas came up from Egeland Monday night, returning home Tuesday. We are always glad to
see Harry and hope that he may come again.

R. D. White, railway mail clerk, spent his vacation of four days in Hansboro and proved to the
boys that he was or is yet, some base ball "getter".

We wish to say right here that we do not believe the story that is being circulated in regards
to "Shad" McAneney getting married, for in the first place he is too young to get married and
in the second place, we don't think he has the nerve to propose to a girl and in the third
place we don't believe he has a girl in the first place.


LOCAL NEWS

Mrs. J. B. Smith returned home Wednesday.

Miss Mamie Sorenson came up from Cando Wednesday.

Mrs. G. H. Wilson and Mrs. Van Dyke left for Pilot Mound Friday.

L. W. Boise and family returned home from Belcourt Wednesday.

It is reported that Jack Frost has made several frosty visits in the state.

W. T. Mosely of Cando was in Hansboro on business Monday and returned home Wednesday.

It is rumored that "Duffy" has sold his barber shop to Earl Crawford and will, we presume, soon
leave Hansboro.

Harry Asplin, James Brown, C. H. Hoyt and Hugh Lymburn made a trip to Rolla on Wednesday in Mr.
Lymburn's auto.

Miss Edith Wilson left for Cando Saturday, where she has accepted a position as "hello girl" in
the Cando Telephone Exchange.

Mr. Elton Fessenden of North Takima, Washington, will arrive here September first to take up
the work of Assistant Cashier in the Hansboro State Bank. Mr. Fessenden comes highly
recommended for the place.

The following notice was found tacked on the wall of a deserted shanty on a homestead in the
wild region of Canada: "Four miles from a neighbor, sixteen miles from a post office, twenty
miles from a railroad, fourteen miles from a school house, forty miles from a church, one
hundred and eighty miles from a Democrat, one-half a mile from Hell and the same distance from
a Republican. Gone to God's country to get a fresh start. "