Towner County, ND, Hansboro, News published July 1, 1914 - August 31, 1914. ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ************************************************************************ The following news items and articles are all transcribed from the Hansboro News newspaper. The items included in this file were published between July 1, 1914 and August 31, 1914. 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. North Dakota State Historical Society microfilm numbers 09491 Transcribed August, 2000 by: Mary Lindbo, mjlindbo@msn.com (c) 2000 Mary Lindbo July 3, 1914 ARMOURDALE ASSERTIONS Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Berg drove to Perth last Monday. Mrs. Henry Hendrickson was on the sick list last week. Angus Armour is having a windmill put up on his place this week. Onnie Kakela of Rolla visited at L. Hendrickson's last Monday evening. Mrs. Iver Pykonen and children spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. L. Hendrickson. Eino Martin was kicked by a horse one day last week and is no under the doctor's care. Miss Fannie Jussola returned last week from Cando, where she had been staying for some time. There was a large attendance at the Finn church last Sunday. This church belongs to the Apostle Lutherans. Alex Kallio, the Finn champion wrestler and Edward Martin went to Crocus last Monday and met a man from Mylo and wrestled in connection to the moving picture show at that place. The celebration at the Finn hall on St. John's Day proved to be a failure for the reason of a misunderstanding of the program committee and to the fact that it was election day. We will do better hereafter. LOYALTY TO THE HOME TEAM The home baseball team. What memories it holds in the minds of the home crowd. True, there are those who knock the home team here as there are in every town, but these are few and the rest of the crowd soon know them for their true worth. It's a whole lot of satisfaction in being loyal to the home team whether they win or not. In your mind's eye you can see "Slim" standing on the pitcher's mound, with the scars of battle on his baseball pants, his left foot placed in front of him at right angles with his left foot, his gaze fixed on first base in a cunning effort to deceive the man at bat, in that favorite attitude of pitchers just before they get ready to swing their left leg and h'ist one over. What care we that Evers gets seven thousand a year (or is it a month?); or that Chicago's south side ball park seats thirty-five thousand (or is it a million?). Of what interest are such meager items compared with the knowledge that Corson, the catcher took Miss ______ to the moving picture show. What care we if the White Sox win or lose so long as we know that "Whitey", one of our star players goes with Miss ________, the girl in the fourth row in the grandstand with the blue dress and the red flower on her hat? When "Whitey" snatches a high one out of the firmament we yell with delight and even as we yell we turn sideways to look up and see how the girl in the blue dress is taking it. Her shining eyes are fixed on "Whitey" and he knows it, stoops to brush the dust off his dirt-begrimed baseball pants, takes an attitude of careless grace and misses the next play. What care we about the "standing of the clubs" so long as Duncan steals the base and Geary tags the man in a double. What care we if St. Paul is a tail-ender in the American league so long as "Canty" the new recruit, has found a girl? Most of us are interested in the home team and the girls even yell "pretty eye" and "give him a dark one" and admire every member of the home team even if the boys are not Adonises in their skull fitting caps and the foot or so of tan. Here's to the home team, may they always win - but if they don't we are with them just the same. It is Interesting to note that the average monthly salaries of school teachers in the United States in 1870 was $28. 54. It is now $61. 70. LOCAL NEWS John Littke has returned from Brandon. G. A. Olson and sons, Ralph and Carl, autoed to Rolla Tuesday. C. E. Blackorby has built a new sidewalk in front of his residence. Steve Williams shipped a car of fat stock to South St. Paul this morning. Prof. A. Roger Kratz was a Devils Lake visitor between trains last Saturday. Mrs. Hugh Lymburn went to Devils Lake Wednesday returning Thursday evening. George Wiseman and Miss Winnie Robinson of Cartwright were visitors in the city Sunday. C. A. Weeden returned the latter part of last week from a two week trip to Minneapolis. Mrs. J. S. Hamilton and children left Wednesday for a visit with relatives at Roland, Minnesota. A number of young folks attended the dance at the Chas. Tribble farm last Wednesday evening. Orie Arnold and Miss Rose Madene of Rock Lake were in the city Tuesday enroute to Fish Lake for a visit with friends. "Slim" Saunders has returned to Hansboro. The baseball team and fans hailed "Slim's" arrival with delight. Slim will pitch for Hansboro July 4. W. A. Stephens went to Devils Lake Sunday and Mrs. Stephens and children left Wednesday. They will live at Chautauqua where Mr. Stephens has employment. Mrs. Thomas Thompson and daughter, Miss Jennie Geary of Starkweather left the first of the week for Rochester, Minnesota where Mrs. Thompson who has been in poor health for some time will consult a physician. Misses Edith Sundt and Ruth and Jacquette Brown returned last Friday from Mayville where they had been attending the normal. Misses Aletha and Almeda Weeden also normal students remained to attend summer school. Devils Lake Journal: Ed Jones is back in command of the Farmers train after enjoying a vacation spent in southern Minnesota and Wisconsin points. Mr. Jones reports an excessive amount of rainfall in that section, sufficient to damage the crops. C. E. Blackorby and son, Edward, went to Devils Lake Wednesday morning to spend the weekend with Mrs. Blackorby and that new baby. Mr. Blackorby will also attend a meeting of the executive committee of the Lake Region Development Association now in session in Devils Lake and of which he is a member. Miss Hazel Strawn went to Devils Lake last Monday. The weather the past week has been excellent for crops. Mrs. John Brown returned from her trip to Mayville last Friday. Adelbert Weeden went to Mayville Tuesday to attend summer school. The Royal Neighbor lodge met with Mrs. Wm. Wilson yesterday afternoon. Misses Jacquette Brown and Edith Wilson were Cartwright visitors Wednesday. The Hansboro ball team defeated Rock Lake on the local diamond last Sunday afternoon. Carl Whiting played ball with the Rock Lake ball team against Egeland last Wednesday. Three ball games will be played here tomorrow, July 4, according to the latest information. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Kellogg and children were at Devils Lake between trains last Monday. C. E. Blackorby and C. A. Weeden and daughter, Miss Myrtle autoed to Dunseith last Wednesday. Wm. Moilanen and Edla Keranen of Armourdale were married at Cartwright last Wednesday. The News extends best wishes. Rev. and Mrs. Cooper went to Starkweather Monday and their joined Rev. A. Coomb and other friends in an auto party to Hampden and took part in the dedication of the Methodist Church at the place. The Hansboro ball team journeyed to Morrison Park, Canada, last Wednesday and won from the Crystal City team by a score of 3 to 1. The boys were defeated by the Clyde team in two games. They claim they got decidedly a "raw" deal at the homes of the Clyde team and their umpire. Devils Lake Journal: Mrs. Clinton Homan of Cass Lake, Michigan, who has been visiting her relatives in this vicinity, was down from Hansboro yesterday. Mrs. Homan visited her sister, Mrs. Robt. Lloyd in Hansboro and leaves shortly for Calgary, Canada where she will visit her mother, Mrs. D. B. McClement. Frank Grimes left this morning for a few days stay in St. Paul. Mesdames J. B. Smith and Wm. Tackie were Rolla visitors last Friday. Rev. Cooper spent a couple of days at the Methodist sub-district conference at Langdon. Mrs. Wm. Addison of Niagara how has been visiting Mrs. M. Phillips sine Saturday last, returned home this morning. Mr. and Mrs. D. Wampler went to Brumbaugh Saturday to attend a meeting of the Brethern. They returned home Wednesday. St. John Leader: Farmers east of town are interesting themselves in opening the road from St. John through to the Towner County line. If these remaining four miles are opened the Hansboro people agree to have the road opened to that place. CLOUD BURST FLOODS MANDAN Mandan - Mandan, located on the bed of what was once the channel of the Missouri River, was flooded Saturday, the east end of the principal business street of the city being waist deep in water the result of a cloudburst in the hills ten miles northwest of the city. With the great mass of water flowing down the old abandoned river bed; with the Heart River threatening to overflow, the city faced a desperate situation. Business men, clerks and shoppers who were in the downtown district when the flood of water rushed down the old river bed, were marooned there and were not able to reach their homes until the flood receded. Creeks in the district have been impassible, having been filed to the top of their banks. Basements of business houses on higher ground were filled with water. Residents of the flats on the south side of the city, close to the Heart River, have abandoned their homes temporarily. The greatest confusion prevailed because of the fear of a greater rush of water from the hills. Means of transportation within the city was abandoned. The Northern Pacific tracks, six miles east of Bismarck, were washed out and the Northern Pacific passenger trains stalled. FARGO CHOSEN FOR 1915 Albert Lea - The national reunion of the Sigdalslaget brought several hundred members to this city. It was decided to hold next year's reunion at Fargo. The following officers were elected: G. T. Braatelien, president, Rothsay, Minnesota; G. T. Hagen, secretary, Crookston; Ed Mobraaten, treasurer, Wendell, Minnesota; K. C. Kopseng, first vice president, Harvey, North Dakota; Anders Uggen, second vice president, Dundas, Minnesota; T. T. Flaglie, third vice president, Kenyon, Minnesota. July 10, 1914 HEAT MAY FOIL CUPID'S PLANS Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 7 - Deferred is the wedding of Michael B. O'Shea, 65 years old and Mrs. Katherine Trumble, 60 years old, which was to have taken place today, for the bride-groom-to-be is ill at a sanatorium after being overcome with heat on the even of the ceremony. Moreover, his son and daughter said they meant to use their efforts to prevent the marriage. The two are said to have met only two or three weeks ago. Together they repaired to the county clerk's office last Friday and secured a marriage license. No hint that nuptials were near had reached his family until the licenses were published. O'Shea has been living with his daughter, Mrs. Robert Davis and was overcome near the home last yesterday. "We shall use our influence to get father to change his mind about marrying," said Mrs. David. LOCAL NEWS C. W. Conroy of Sarles was in the city Monday. Mrs. M. Phillips spent Sunday with relatives at Lakota. Dr. J. S. Hamilton left this morning for Winnipeg for a short visit. Miss Amanda Widmeyer went to Fairview last Friday, returning Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. McAneney of Egeland were in the city last Saturday. The Royal Neighbors will meet with Mrs. Wm. Wilson next Wednesday afternoon. The Hansboro ball team left today for Pilot Mound to play ball with the team of that place. Mrs. C. E. Blackorby and little daughter, Ellen, came up from Devils Lake last Wednesday evening. Miss Edith Sundt, who has been visiting at the G. A. Olson home the past two weeks, returned to her home near Cartwright last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Cowan, Miss Angie Agarand and Ernest Disher autoed to Rolla last Saturday afternoon. They were accompanied home by Miss Betty Long who is visiting friends near town. A large number of rooters accompanied the Hansboro team to Killarney last Tuesday. The locals tied Crystal City in a seven inning game after supper and the game had to be called to allowed the City team to catch their train. A rather small crowd spent the Fourth in Hansboro. This was probably due to the lateness of the advertising sent out, many having made other plans before we decided to celebrate. Hansboro won from Egeland in both ball games. Yesterday was the hottest day of the year, the mercury climbing up to 95 in the shade. The hot weather of the past week was offset by a heavy rain late last night and early this morning. One half inch of rain fell and the crop outlook continues very good as a consequence. Crop conditions are uniformly good throughout the county. Fine rains have fallen in sufficient quantities and grain is growing rapidly with good root and a healthy color. Corn, is also doing well. Hay is going to be a fairly good crop. All kinds of garden truck is doing well never in the history of the county have the prospects looked better. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Gettys spent Saturday in Devils Lake. Miss Zelma Wilson returned from a visit at Rolla last Saturday. A number of the young folks enjoyed a picnic at the coulee west of town last Sunday. Alfred Olson, Roy Lymburn, Paul Jones and George Williams spent the Fourth at Devils Lake. Miss Arabelle Homan came up from Devils Lake last Friday for a visit at the Robt. Lloyd home. Misses Luella and Genevieve Evanson of Northwood are visiting their sister, Mrs. E. M. Fessenden. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan of Crystal City were visitors at the Geo. Wilson home Tuesday. They were enroute home from a visit at Rolla. Francis Brown arrived the latter part of last week from Mountlach, Saskatchewan, for a visit with his mother, Mrs. J. Brown and his sister, Miss Jacquette. The ladies aid society of the Methodist Church will not meet next week, but will meet in the church Wednesday, July 22 and expect to elect officers at this meeting. Mesdames Wm. Wilson, Geo. Walker and Mike Lawler will serve lunch. The Hansboro ball club will play the fast Clyde team on the local diamond next Tuesday afternoon and evening. Clyde has a fast team and has been winning from some good teams. The first game will be called at 3:00 p. m. and the second at 6:30 p. m. July 17, 1914 STORSTAD BLAMED FOR SHIP DISASTER Quebec, July 13 - The collier Storstad was held to blame in the findings reported following the investigation into the sinking of the steamship Empress of Ireland on the morning of May 29 with 1,032 lost their lives. The Empress of Ireland was rammed by the Storstad and sank almost immediately. The report found responsibility divided on some points. The board of inquiry in its report submitted by Lord Mersey found that the Storstad ported her helm and thus brought about the collision. The opinion is expressed that Captain Kendall's action in stopping his ship was good seamanship, but the suggestion is made that his failure to give a wider berth formed a contributory cause of the accident. The inquiry into the disaster was begun in Quebec, June 16, by a commission composed of Lord Mersey, formerly presiding justice of the British admiralty court; Sir Adolpho Routhier, of Quebec and Chief Justice McLeod of New Brunswick. The commissioners were assisted in their work by Commander F. W. Caborne of the British Royal Naval reserve. Professor John Welsh, of Newcastle, ng. , Captain Demers, of the dominion wreck commission and Engineer commander Howe of the Canadian Naval service. The colliers' third officer found responsible is Alfred Tuftenes. He was on the bridge when the crash occurred. "We regret," says the finding, "to have to impute the blame to anyone in connection with this lamentable disaster. We can, however, come to no other conclusion than that Mr. Tuftenes was wrong and negligent in altering his course in the fog as he undoubtedly did and that he was wrong and negligent in keeping the navigation of the vessel in his own hands and falling to call the captain when he saw the fog." LOCAL NEWS Miss Caroline Roth left yesterday for a visit at Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs. M. Lawler spent Sunday with friends at Cartwright. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Foley of Rock Lake were in the city yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Lloyd and Mrs. W. J. Wills spent Sunday at Fish Lake. St. John Leader: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Garrison, Friday, July 3, 1914, a son. Mr. and Mrs. M. E. VanOrder and daughter, Helen, spent Sunday and Monday at Fish Lake. Miss Alice Sundt, who has been teaching in the Penn schools the past term, returned home Monday. Misses Lulu Rennick and Velma Murdick went to Jarvis Lake last Friday and visited with friends until Monday. Among those who went to Clyde last Sunday were Mesdames Marie Phillips, Lillian Diggins, Carl Whiting and little daughter. Mrs. Tom Thompson of Starkweather underwent a successful operation at Rochester, Minnesota, the first of the week and is rapidly improving. Mrs. F. H. Murdick went to Devils Lake Monday and met Mrs. Deadman and Miss Marble of Chicago who visited here until Wednesday. The two ladies are on their way to Glacier Park. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Leftwich and the Misses Susie and Mabel Brown and Nora Disher autoed to Cando last Monday. Mr. Leftwich attended a meeting of the directors of the Farmers Telephone company, held in that city. Misses Luella and Genevieve Evanson, who had been visiting their sister, Mrs. E. M. Fessenden, returned to their home at Northwood last Saturday. Mrs. Fessenden and little daughter accompanied them home for a visit. Clifford Blackburn is visiting relatives in Pilot Mound this week. Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Cooper visited with friends in Rolla last Tuesday. Mrs. L. W. Boise and children of Rolla, were visitors in the city yesterday. The Royal Neighbor lodge will meet with Mrs. Marion King on Thursday, August 6. The local ball team lost two games to Clyde on the latter's diamond last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Galbraith's little daughter, Evelyn, was taken quite ill Wednesday. W. E. H. Porter and family spent a part of the past week at the Devils Lake Chautauqua. Mrs. Wm. Gould and children of Mayville spent a part of the past week visiting at the C. A. Weeden home here. Francis Brown returned to Mountlach, Saskatchewan last Saturday after a few days visit with relatives and friends here. Chas. Tribble and family and the Misses Mary Stapleton and Lillian walker went to Fish Lake last Saturday and returned yesterday. A few cases of reckless auto driving have been reported. Auto drivers should use every precaution to prevent accidents especially after ball games when crowds have colleted. Frank Flick an old-time Hansboro ball player, but now living at Pilot Mound, spent a part of the past week here. He caught two games for Hansboro against Clyde Tuesday and proved that he still has his old-time ability. On Friday, July 3, some one bereft of brains opened the faucet on the oil tank belonging to Leon Agarand and ran out about 75 gallons of oil. The tank was standing beside the road where Leon had been using his gas engine for road work and the running oil was noticed in time to save the biggest share of it. The questions of whether the drinking of beer in quantities by parties at a certain place makes that place a public nuisance and the keeper of the same a violator of the prohibition law was tried out in Steele County in a case which originated at Hope. The proprietor of a livery barn allowed beer parties in his barn; no beer was sold, but the participants "chipped in" and sometimes one of the party would treat the crowd to a case of beer and this was drunk at the barn. The proprietor was convicted of keeping a public nuisance and fined $300 and sentenced to 90 days in jail by Judge Pollock. A few of the young folks held a dance in Grimes hall last Tuesday evening. The Royal Neighbor lodge met with Mrs. Wm. Wilson yesterday afternoon. H. Strawn and family left this morning on a camping trip to Jarvis and Fish Lakes. A barn dance will be held at the L. Dingman farm about 10 miles east of Hansboro this evening. Mrs. David Anderson and little daughter Ruth of Mayville, arrived yesterday for a visit with Mrs. Anderson's sister, Mrs. Ernest Dillon. Some extensive improvements are being made to the road on the west end of Main Street. The Gruber Company's scales have been moved, the road graded up and teams are busy today hauling dirt with which to fill in and raise the grade. A camping party of young people left early this morning for Fish Lake to spend the weekend. The party was composed of Orie Wills, George Williams and Howard Geary and the Misses Lucy Lawler, Ruth Disher and Edith and Edna Wilson. Mrs. J. R. Wills accompanied the party. Clyde played two games of ball on the local diamond last Tuesday. The afternoon game was the best exhibition ever seen in Hansboro and after twelve innings the locals won by a score of 3 to 2. Hansboro secured two runs in the early part of the game and later a Clyde player secured a good hit that brought in two runs. Neither side scored again until the last half of the 12th inning when the Clyde pitcher walked Flick, who stole around to third base. "Slim" made an elegant bunt down the third base line and Flick came home and the game was over. In the second game Clyde won out easily. July 24, 1914 THAT FAIR AT CARTWRIGHT The Cartwright Far was held on Tuesday and Wednesday and was largely attended, about half the population of Hansboro going over the last day. There were some fair exhibits of live stock and a few exhibits of farm produce and home needlework. The Highland band was about the only entertainment given during the day in exchange for the admission fee. Besides the merry-go-round and "the fat lady" there was little legitimate entertainment but there were many and various "skin" games to separate man from his money. One side of the lot was lined with "win a cane", "win a pillow", "win a dollar". Rolla won the ball game from the Hansboro-Cartwright team on Tuesday evening and Crystal City won from the H-C's Wednesday evening. YOUNG MAN PASSES AWAY Ervine Franklin Cavance Dies at Rock Lake, Wednesday, July 15, 1914 Ervine Franklin Cavance, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cavance, died at Rock Lake on Wednesday, July 15, after a seven month illness from a stroke which completely paralyzed his left side. The funeral services were conducted on Friday last from the Church of the Brethren at Brumbaugh and interment made in the Brumbaugh cemetery. Rev. G. W. Cooper of this city preached the funeral sermon and was assisted in the service by Rev. Hoffman of the Church of the Brethren. Deceased was born in Mercer County, Ohio, 24 years ago. He leaves besides a number of relatives, a large circle of friends to mourn. LOCAL NEWS Ab. Blackorby was a Sarles visitor Thursday. Jack Carey returned Wednesday from a trip to Brandon. Mrs. Robt. Sullivan of Beaumont, Texas is visiting relatives here. Miss Edith Sundt returned from a visit at Winnipeg last Wednesday. Geo. Williams accompanied a car of fat stock to South St. Paul this morning. Mrs. W. A. Stephens and children have returned from the Devils Lake Chautauqua. Mr. and Mrs. M. Lawler and little daughter Nora autoed to Rock Lake last Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Hamilton and children returned last Tuesday from a visit at Winnipeg. Last Monday was the hottest day of the year, the mercury climbing up the tube to 99 degrees. The millinery store conducted by the Misses Ethel Bowers and Amanda Widmeyer has been closed Mrs. J. R. Blackorby who has been quite ill the past week, is reported much improved as we go to press. A number of rooters accompanied the ball team to Rolla last Sunday and saw the team of that place beat the locals 8 to 7. The Hansboro base ball team has disbanded for the season. Most of the players have secured employment on farms near town. Report reaches us that last night's rain, which gave the gardens in this city one-tenth of an inch of rain, was heavier north, east and west of town. Some of the late crops are reported as much in need of rain but early grain is still in good condition. A hail storm last Tuesday reported two or three miles wide swept from a point north of Antler to Berwick, a distance of a hundred miles. Over 100,000 acres of grain is partially or wholly destroyed, the storm being the most severe ever experienced in that district. The fishing party consisting of young folks from this city returned from Fish Lake last Sunday evening. The members of the party were George Williams, Orrie Wills and Howard Geary and the Misses Ruth Disher, Lucy Lawler and Edith and Edna Wilson and Mrs. J. R. Wills. Andrew Fyall of the Hansboro garage now has his vulcanizing plant in operation and has been busy of late repairing tubes that heretofore have been considered beyond repair. Andrew also carries all kinds of repairs and supplies. He recently received a large shipment of tubes and castings. Mrs. J. B. Smith spent Sunday with friends at Fish Like. Mrs. Hattie M. Anderson of Marmon was in the city Wednesday. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Anderson last Tuesday. W. B. Underwood has erected a new windmill on his farm west of town. Frank Grimes returned from his trip to Minneapolis last Wednesday evening. The Royal Neighbor lodge will meet with Mrs. Marion King on Thursday, August 6. Rev. G. W. Cooper went to Devils Lake Tuesday morning, returning Wednesday evening. The Royal Neighbor lodge will hold a food sale in the millinery store on Saturday, July 25. Paul Jones and Hugh Becket left this morning for Mylo where they expect to work at the carpenter trade. E. R. Bohan, who has played ball with the Hansboro team the past season, left this morning for Glentana, Montana. Mrs. O. Undermine and son arrived Tuesday from Idaho for a visit with Mrs. Gendarme's sister, Mrs. Chas. Tribble. The Cando Chautauqua begins tomorrow. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. McAneney autoed to Cando last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Homan are visiting at the Robert Lloyd home. Lee Gibbens, Alfred Olson and Roy Lymburn spent Sunday at Fish Lake. Dr. J. S. Hamilton's residence is being treated to a new coat of paint. Misses Lucy Chisholm and Jennie Johnson arrived Tuesday evening for a visit with friends. Shortly after dinner today a light shower visited the city. Much more rain fell north of town. Oscar R. Anderson received this week two cars of binders and twine in anticipation of the big crop. The school board is this week advertising for bids for coal and for rigs to carry the children to and from school. ARMOURDALE ASSERTIONS Frank Rushford had a windmill put up on his place last week. Jacob Juntunen has purchased a new Ford auto. The ladies aid will meet with Mrs. Pykonen next time. Gasper Pykonen went to the fair at Brandon last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Juntunen and Mr. and Mrs. L. Hendrickson autoed to Rock Lake last Sunday. The members of the play are practicing for a play to be given in the hall in the near future. Iver Pykonen is expected home next Friday from Loregurn, Saskatchewan, Canada, where he has been looking after his farms. Edward martin and Onnie Kakela wrestled last Saturday at the hall. Onnie threw Edward in 15 minutes. Mr. Kakela is a pretty good wrestler. Alex Kallio, the wrestler, will meet Wm. McMaster after harvest. Mr. Kallio has never been defeated and will wrestle any mad in his class. (Too late for Last Week) Gasper Pykonen has purchased a fine Ford car. L. Hendrickson has a new windmill up on his place. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eframson is reported quite ill. Axel Kallio wrestled at Perth last Saturday and threw his opponent in 16 minutes. Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Westerback of Brocket has been visiting friends here for the last few days. There was a large crowd at Rolla on the 4th. It is said that there were nearly 3,000 persons present. The town of Armourdale is growing. Mr. Pikkarainen is having a house built and Paul Johnson is also getting a house built. Axel Kallio, the Finn champion wrestler, wrestled at Rolla on the 4th with Edward Martin and Onni Kakela and threw them both in 35 minutes. A quiet wedding took place here last week when Miss Lempie Wilson and Matt Kangas were united in marriage in Cando. We extend our best wishes. July 31, 1914 LOCAL NEWS Steve Williams is on the sick list today. Frank Grimes went to St. Paul Tuesday. D. C. Baldwin of Webster spent Sunday in the city. Blaine McAneney of Egeland was a Sunday visitor in the city. Prof. A. Roger Kratz was a passenger for Devils Lake last Tuesday. Mrs. Wm. Nicholia and children of Devils Lake spent Sunday in the city. Miss Edna Wilson was a Devils Lake visitor between trains last Tuesday. Mrs. J. E. Knight and Miss Anna Wright spent a part of the past week at Fish Lake. Mr. and Mrs. A. Y. burley spent the first part of the week with friends in the Turtle Mountains. The M. E. ladies aid society met at the church last Wednesday afternoon. Mesdames Wm. Wilson, M. Lawler and Geo. Walker served lunch. Geo. Williams returned last Tuesday evening from So. St. Paul to which place he accompanied a car of fat stock. W. A. Stephens returned from Devils Lake last Monday evening. Mr. Stephens was employed at Chautauqua the past season. Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Bartheld and daughters, Mildred and Vella of Starkweather spent a part of the past week visiting at the G. A. Olson home. Rev. T. S. Brown of Hampden visited in town Wednesday and at Rock Lake Thursday and Friday. Rev. Brown was formerly a resident of Hansboro. Mrs. Robert Lloyd spent Tuesday and Wednesday at Devils Lake and Larimore. She was accompanied home from the latter city by Miss Echo Lloyd who will visit here. The Peoples Store has installed an elegant new sanitary counter. The counter is equipped with roller bearing drawers and display cases and is the last word in counter construction. We are informed that Harry Lichty of Rock Lake and Miss Brown of Thompson were united in marriage last Wednesday. The bride was a former school teacher in the Rock Lake schools. Last Sunday was the hottest day. According to the thermometer at the government station here the mercury climbed up to 107 in the shade on Sunday. The next day the mercury registered 102. We have surely had some hot weather the past week and the cook breeze today is quite a relief. Harry Nolan is making hay while the sun shines. J. P. Pettit of Rock Lake was in the city yesterday. Mrs. F. L. Gettys was a passenger for Devils Lake this morning. The Embroidery club met with Mrs. J. B. Smith yesterday afternoon. Rev. Father Gwyn of Starkweather conducted Catholic services here last Sunday. The Royal Neighbor lodge will meet with Mrs. Marion King next Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fyall and Mesdames Ernest Dillon and David Anderson were Cartwright visitors Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilkinson and children returned last Monday from a visit with relatives at Pelican Lake, Canada. A dance will be held in the Lichty hall at Rock Lake on August 7. The Joseph family orchestra will furnish the music. G. W. Carrol, who played ball with the Hansboro team the past season is now pitching for the Bantry, Canada team. Paul Jones and Hugh Becket who have been at Mylo a few days working at the carpenter trade returned home last night. Mr. and Mrs. Burton Burley and children of St. John spent Sunday with Mr. Burley's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Y. Burley in this city. Hugh Lymburn has purchased the Steve Williams meat market and has taken possession. George Williams has been retained by the new proprietor as manager. Mr. Williams will leave Hansboro as soon as he decides on a new location. N. A. Way, a special United States officer has made it interesting of late for those around St. John who have smuggled booze across the line from Canada. Way was invited to drink with one man who had smuggled four quarts of whiskey across the line. The man and his automobile were turned over to Uncle Sam. Ed Jones and J. B. Smith spent Sunday last at Fish Lake. G. A. Olson and sons Ralph and Carl autoed to Cando today. Mrs. J. B. Smith is spending the weekend with friends at Fish Lake. "Slim" Saunders went to Killarney Thursday and will remain a few days. Dr. Blakely of Minneapolis visited at the Dr. J. S. Hamilton home the first of the week. R. P. Kessler returned Tuesday evening from a two weeks visit with his brother, O. B. Kessler at Forreston, Minnesota. Mrs. J. B. Smith of this city received four first and seven second prizes for fancy work at the recent fair held at Cartwright. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McDougall and children and Mrs. F. H. Murdick and daughter, Miss Velma, attended the fair at Killarney yesterday. Among those from this city who attended the dance at W. J. Cunningham's farm Wednesday evening were Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wills, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Whiting, Misses Mary Lawler and Edith Wilson and Ed Jones. C. E. Blackorby autoed to Cando this morning in company with S. A. Converse and daughter, Miss Ruth, of Cresco, Iowa and Mrs. Ab. Blackorby and Miss Ruth Brown. Mr. Converse took the train from Cando for his home and Miss Converse returned with a party for a longer visit at the C. E. Blackorby home. Mr. Converse is president of the Hansboro State Bank. Some of the late grain in this vicinity is badly in need of rain. While many fields are suffering from lack of moisture others are in fine condition. Noticeable among the latter is a field of Blue Stem wheat on the W. B. Underwood farm. This is one of the finest fields we ever saw and it is bound to be a big yield. Mr. Underwood also has an exceptionally fine field of corn. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Three Miraculously Escape Minot - That the three sons of E. G. Warren, who is county superintendent of schools, were not killed outright when the automobile in which they were riding turned turtle three times in succession and plunged into the Mouse River at Eastwood Park is considered little short of miraculous. Two-year-old baby Dwayne is suffering from concussion of the brain. Gould Warren, aged 16, who was driving the car was painfully bruised and cut, and Manley, aged 5, was seriously bruised and battered. Gould was driving his father's seven passenger machine at a fair clip along the riverside drive when he looked back at his brothers. At that moment the machine swerved to the left, plunged over the steep embankment, rolling over three times, landing in the river. Russian Family That Wanted To Land In State of Michigan Taken to Michigan, North Dakota Grand Forks - Taken to Michigan, North Dakota, when they wanted to land some place in the State of Michigan, Alexander Bergolitz and family, of Russia are stranded in this city. Bergolitz who can scarcely speak English claims that he told the conductor on the train that he was going to the State of Michigan and in some way he was brought to this state. He denies that he was sent for by his brother-in-law in the Wolverine state. Bergolitz has a large family with him. He has two sons fully grown and six other children. The two older sons are married and their wives are also with the party. The youngest child is aged 10 years. It seems that Bergolitz had enough money to get back to Grand Forks from Michigan, but he is unable to go any further east owing to the lack of funds. He sent a telegram to his brother-in-law but the latter sent back word that he was financially embarrassed to himself and could send no aid. The answer seems to infer that the brother-in-law is not any too anxious to have his relatives go to him. August 7, 1914 NEW MANAGER ELECTED A surprise was sprung in business circles in Hansboro Monday when the announcement was made that the directors of the Peoples Trading Company had elected J. R. Wills manager of the company's store here. It is rumored that the election of Mr. Wills as manager of the Peoples Store means the consolidation of two of Hansboro's stores but no official announcement has yet been made. At a former meeting of the directors, C. A. Weeden was elected secretary and treasurer of the store. New capital has been added and a more complete stock will be carried. Mr. Wills is a thorough business man and understands the general merchandise business from A to Z. We predict success for the Peoples store under Mr. Wills' management. M. E. VanOrder, formerly connected with Peoples store, expects to locate in Montana. ARMOURDALE ASSERTIONS (Too Late for Last Week) Sam Tahey purchased a new Ford auto last week. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Juntunen autoed to Fish Lake last Sunday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Juntunen, a baby girl last week. Jacob and Peter Juntunen purchased a Peerless threshing outfit last week. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Parvey from near Perth visited at L. Hendrickson's last Sunday. Iver Pykonen returned from Glenside, Saskatchewan, Canada, last Thursday, where he has been looking after his land. L. Hendrickson commenced cutting barley last Tuesday. All crops are ripening fast on account of the hot weather. Some hail fell in this part of the country last Friday but not enough to do any harm. East of Ellsberry it has done considerable damage and some hail stones were as large as a small hen's egg. Miss Viola Laird closed a very successful term of school at Armourdale school number three recently. The school house is to be repaired and made a two room building. School will commence again in September. LOCAL NEWS A dance will be held at Rock Lake this evening. Mrs. F. L. Gettys was a Devils Lake visitor Wednesday. Mrs. Wm. Disher and Miss Angie Agarand were Devils Lake visitors Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. M. Lawler visited friends at Cartwright Tuesday. Miss Ruth Disher has severed her connection with the Peoples Store and Miss Ethel Bowers has taken her place. Mesdames J. B. Smith and Wm. Tackie will entertain the members of the Embroidery Club at the home of the former next Thursday. Wm. Howard and Wilmar Pound arrived Wednesday from Medicine Hat, Alberta, and will remain during the harvest and threshing season. Mr. and Mrs. Tollof Erickstad and Mrs. Iverson and daughters, Nellis and Inez of Starkweather spent a part of the past week visiting at the G. A. Olson home. Eugene Strawn arrived Wednesday evening from Durango, Colorado for a visit with his brother H. Strawn and family. It is the first time the brothers have met in 36 years. Next Tuesday is Weed Day. To properly observe this day every one should cut the weeds on their premises. An effort will be made to cut every weed on Main Street. Sharpen your tools. D. W. Beecher of Minneapolis was in the city yesterday looking after his farming interests in this vicinity. Mr. Beecher expressed himself as well pleased with the crop prospects. Mrs. E. M. Fessenden and little daughter, Marjorie, returned last Saturday evening from a visit with relatives at Northwood. They were accompanied home by Mrs. Fessenden's brother, Jerome Evanson, who will visit at the Fessenden home. Harry Nolan was an Egeland visitor Tuesday. Hugh Becket and Paul Jones went to Egeland last Monday to do some carpenter work. A school election will be held next Wednesday when the question of voting bonds to retire warrants will be voted upon. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Lloyd and son, Ransom, expect to leave tomorrow for a visit at Calgary, Canada. Mr. and Mrs. M. E. VanOrder and daughter, Helen and the editor and wife spent Sunday at the Chas. Tribble farm. C. E. Blackorby and Mrs. Blackorby's sister, Miss Ruth Converse and Miss Ruth Brown autoed to St. John yesterday afternoon. Mrs. David Anderson and little daughter who have been visiting at the Ernest Dillon home, returned to their home at Mayville last Saturday. D. A. Blackburn left Tuesday morning for Grand Forks to attend a convention of the North Dakota Druggist's Association. He expects to return home this evening. The Royal Neighbor lodge met with Mrs. Marion King Thursday afternoon. The meeting was turned into a surprise party for Mrs. Wm. Wilson, it being her birthday anniversary. Mrs. Ab. Blackorby returned from a visit at Cando yesterday. Miss Margaret Coleman of Egeland was a visitor at the Chas. Tribble farm home Sunday. Miss Dodge, who has been attending the State University returned home Monday evening. Prairie chickens are plentiful and hunting will be good when the season opens if the "sooners" leave the birds alone. Rev. and Mrs. Coomb of Starkweather came up Tuesday night and spent a day with Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Cooper. Mr. and Mrs. James Whalen and children of Rolla visited at the E. E. McDougall home last Sunday. They were accompanied by Mr. Whalen's brother, Frank Whalen of Wenatchee, Washington. Mrs. Laing was in from the farm yesterday calling on friends. Mrs. Laing made this officer a pleasant call and by her jovialness assisted in alleviating the strain of a busy day in a newspaper officer. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Autos Without Lights Liable Devils Lake - The decision of Judge Charles F. Amidon of the United States district court of North Dakota in which he holds that motorists who drive their automobiles at night without lights are criminally liable under the state law and at the same time unwarranted in endeavoring to collect damages for any accident which may occur by running into ungraded pits, has been sustained by the United States circuit court of appeals, according to information received days from St. Louis, Missouri. The case in question was that of Rebillard against the Soo Railway, which was the outgrowth of an accident which occurred on the outskirts of Devils Lake more than a year ago, in which Charles Rebillard of Doyon, North Dakota received permanent injury to the spine and Editor Chambers of Churchs Ferry was killed outright. With Sheriff Jack McLean of Devils Lake and Charles Doyon of Doyon, the men were driving in the Doyon car from Churchs Ferry to this city. The gas supply was exhausted some distance from here and an effort was made to reach the city, using only an ordinary lantern in front of the machine. When just in the city limits the road was lost and the car pitched over a twenty foot embankment into the Soo cut. The case was tried in the federal court sitting in Devils Lake when a verdict was directed by Judge Amidon. A motion for a new trial was denied by that jurist, following which it was appealed to the circuit court of appeals in which a decision sustaining the North Dakota court. Little Wheat Has Been Cut Grand Forks - The close of July saw little wheat cut in North Dakota, but harvesting operations will be under way everywhere in the state this week. Practically no wheat has been cut in the Williston and Minot districts, though most of the winter rye has been cut there and some farmers will start on the earliest of the wheat fields Monday. Williston reports crop conditions good, with beneficial rains within the last few days. Wheat cutting is general in Burleigh County and throughout the slope, reports from Bismarck, say. In that vicinity headers are being used in many instances. There have been good rains. Oats and winter rye are in the shock, as well as some barley. Rain has fallen almost everywhere in the state in the last three days, with an especially good fall today. The month of July broke and heat record in this state with a mean temperature of 71. 4 against a normal of 67. 2. Night Policeman Attacked Wahpeton - Night Policeman Theo. Newton of Hankinson discovered two men removing goods from the warehouse of the cash supply store of that city. On using his flashlight he recognized Ernest and Henry Brener who when they saw that they were known, attacked Newton and beat him badly about the head. Newton came to Wahpeton and made complaint to Sheriff Budack, who went to Hankinson and arrested Henry Brener at a farm south of town. Ernest Brener could not be found. Hearing was before Police Magistrate Linehan, who let Brener out under $1,000 bonds to appear for final hearing August 5. Henry Brener is a farm hand at present on the John R. Jones farm, while Ernest has been about that country for some time working at the carpenter trade. Ellendale Has Big Fire Ellendale - Fire, believed to have been caused by sparks from a locomotive, destroyed the Dakota Grain Company and Caldwell elevators at Merricourt. The residence of John Bacon, located close to one of the elevators and Salzer Coal sheds also were destroyed. The total loss is about $40,000. Well Known Attorney Dies Wahpeton - Aaron J. Bessie of Great Falls, Montana, formerly of Wahpeton and later of Williston, North Dakota, died in New York City of Hodgkins disease. His wife and three children were all present at the end. Mr. Bessie was buried in New York in the family plot where his father's and mother's remains were buried. Mr. Bessie was 40 years of age and came to Wahpeton in 1884, was educated in the city schools and at Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he graduated from the college of law. Wedding Week is Eventful Devils Lake - A thrilling elopement through two states, with a victory for cupid over an irate father-in-law-to-be, a hurried wedding at Medicine Lake, Montana, a grand wedding celebration and dance, an early morning arrest before the festivities had concluded or the guests departed - these are incidents which served to make his wedding week eventful for W. J. Champani. In the custody of Special Agent N. A. Way, of the Indian service, Champani arrived in Devils Lake and is now held in the Ramsey County jail on the charge of supplying the Indians of the Turtle Mountains with whiskey. A few days ago Champani was in the Turtle Mountains, where it is charged he is the head of a ring which has made trouble in Indian quarters. Just about the time Officer Way decided his arrest would better conditions among the Indians, Champani concluded it was time he married. With Marjorie Boneau the elopement was started at Bannerman, Canada which is just across the international line. All the time Way was hot on their trail. Every sheriff and police official en route was wired to hold the couple if they appeared and, as a result, one innocent couple was taken into custody in Montana. Way arrived at Medicine Lake six hours after the nuptial vows had been pronounced. The dancers were in the midst of the hesitation waltz when Way broke in on the scene. The girl wife, who is only 19 years old, remained in Montana. Playing; Boy Bites Tongue St. Paul - Word was received in St. Paul from Minot that Edward III, 6-year-old grandson of Mrs. Edward Hyland, nearly bit his tongue off while playing on a teeter-totter in that city. Several stitches were required to close the wound. The boy and his mother were visiting relatives in Minot while en route to the ranch of his father, Edward Hyland, Jr. , at Sidney, Montana. Mr. Hyland formerly lived at 962 East Sixth Street. Engineer's Neck Broken Valley City - Ernest Reed, Great Northern engineer, was killed in the Northern Pacific yards here. Reed was in his cab and failed to notice that a boxcar on the adjoining track was being shunted toward him. The car caught his head, dashing it back against his neck. Reed died en route to Brainerd hospital. Traveling Man to Prison Mandan - J. W. Morrison, well known traveling salesman, was sentenced here to a year in the state penitentiary on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Morrison was a salesman for a check protecting device and cashed several in Montana, returned with a fight and pleaded guilty. Heavy Losses by Lightning Hankinson - Lightning played havoc in the Barney neighborhood during the recent storm. Among the things struck were two horses killed for A. C. Kressin while they were standing in the barn; a hay stack belonging to Barney Heitkamp was burned, and Nels Langseth lost his granary and its contents. Among his losses by the fire that ensued were 1,100 pounds of binder twine and a lot of oats and ground feed. Progress in Murder Probe Jamestown - John Schroeder has received word from Omaha that the police are narrowing their search for the murderers of his two sons and the man Rapp. The corner's jury is still in session, as it has been for a week and taking evidence. Francis is still in a hospital and in a fair way to rapid recovery. The police hope to secure much valuable testimony from him in regard to the two missing men who shot him and who are believed to have had a grudge against Rapp. August 14, 1914 EARLY MORNING WEDDING Miss Angie Marie Agarand and Mr. William Ernest Disher were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Agarand, southwest of town at six o'clock Saturday morning, August 8, only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties being present. The impressive ring ceremony of the Catholic Church was used, Rev. Father Gwyn of Starkweather officiating. The bride wore a becoming gown of white crepe meteor trimmed with white chantilly and gold lace and carried a bouquet of white roses and carnations. After the wedding ceremony a wedding breakfast was served, after which the bride and groom departed on a few days trip to Fish Lake. The bride is a young lady of many accomplishments, has taught several terms of school in this locality with success and is highly esteemed by all who know her. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Disher and has grown to manhood in this vicinity. He is a young man of good habits and worthy the prize he has won. Mr. and Mrs. Disher will continue to make their home near Hansboro. The News joins in wishing the newlyweds all conceivable joy and prosperity. PILLS KILL YOUNG MAN John, the second son of Mrs. Daniel Stewart, of St. John, is dead at the home of his mother, it is supposed from the effect of taking an overdose of headache tablets, commonly known as Magic Headache Relief tablets. John and Duncan Stewart were working at Hurd, Bottineau County. John was suffering from a severe pain in the head and for relief purchased a box of these tablets. Each of these tablets contains 3 1/2 grains of acetanilide, 10 grains being sufficient to produce death. It appears that he took several of these tablets and became dangerously ill. A physician from Maxbass was called and advised Duncan to take his brother home as soon as he could. At Bisbee a physician was called and found him in a dying condition. He administered a heart stimulant to permit him to reach St. John alive. He died an hour after reaching his home. A physician was summoned, but death had preceded him to the home. SCHOOL OPENS AUGUST 31 Everything is in readiness for the fall and winter term of the Hansboro schools which open on Monday, August 31. An entire corps of teachers has been hired, a janitor has been secured and the drivers for the school wagons have been appointed. At the last meeting of the school board held Saturday afternoon bids for furnishing teams, drivers and conveyances to convey the children of the district to and from school were opened and contracts awarded as follows: Route No. 1, T. Stapleton; Route No. 2, Ole Peterson; Route No. 3, Chas. Tribble; Route No. 4, F. Ninke. The contract for route No. 5 was not closed at Saturday's meeting but the contract will be let before the opening day of school. Wm. Schwartz was appointed as janitor. At the election held Wednesday it was voted to issue bonds in the sum of $2,000 for the purpose of retiring outstanding warrants. The school board wishes to impress upon the minds of the parents of necessity of starting all children to school the first day. If this is done it will greatly facilitate the work of the teachers and be of much benefit to the scholars. Remember the opening day, August 31. LOCAL NEWS Glen Eaton of St. John was in the city last Sunday. Claire Wills spent a part of last week at Devils Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Bishop of Bisbee are the parents of twin babies. Wm. Redman and Tom Montgomery autoed up from Devils Lake Tuesday. Misses Ruth and Nora Disher and Mary Agarand spent Sunday at Fish Lake. Miss Caroline Roth returned last Monday from a visit with relatives at Winnipeg, Canada. L. C. Britton, independent candidate for sheriff of Towner County was in the city Monday. Manager P. S. Dunn of the Farmers Line was in the city on official business Monday evening. A crew of men are at work tearing down the old stockyards in this city and building new ones. Clarence Orton and Jack O'Rourke returned Wednesday evening from an extended trip to Carlstadt, Canada. Lewis Olson, who has been at Trinidad, Colorado, for several months is back on the Farmers Line as brakeman. Bisbee Gazette: Cal Seiple and C. F. Nelson were up Hansboro way last week and purchased some more high grade hogs. Miss Ruth Harpster of Rugby arrived Tuesday evening and visited with her sister, Mrs. R. G. Crowell, until Thursday morning. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Lloyd arrived yesterday from Winnipeg for a visit at the W. J. Wills home. Mr. Lloyd is a brother of Mrs. Wills. Miss Velma Murdick drove to Rolla Saturday. She was accompanied home by Miss Alta Noyes who visited here until Wednesday. Misses Doris, Muriel and Winifred Coomb of Starkweather came up on Tuesday's train to spend a few days visiting Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Cooper. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Foley and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert See of Rock Lake spent Monday evening with friends in this city, making the trip in Mr. Foley's auto. A balky gas light in the Peoples Store created quite a little excitement Saturday evening. M. E. VanOrder and Miss Ethel Bowers were in the store when the fire started and received some painful, though not serious burns on their hands in extinguishing the flames. Mrs. C. R. Whiting spent Thursday in Devils Lake. Ralph Krieger returned from an extended stay in Montana last Monday. G. A. Olson, D. A. Blackburn and M. E. VanOrder autoed to Rolla yesterday. The next meeting of the Embroidery Club will be held with Mrs. John Brown. Misses Opal and Grace Tribble returned Saturday last from a week's visit at Egeland. Miss Myrtle Weeden returned last Monday evening from a week's visit at Devils Lake. Miss Edna Wilson went to Devils Lake Tuesday morning returning home Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Barker and children were in the city from Sarles yesterday afternoon. Every train the past week has brought in a bunch of men for work in the harvest fields and farmers are well supplied with help. Mesdames J. B. Smith and Wm. Tackie entertained the ladies of the Embroidery Club at the home of the former Thursday afternoon. The little city of Carlstadt, Alberta, Canada, near which place several from here have located, was practically destroyed by fire last Monday. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey James of Picton fell on a bread knife on August 2 and received an ugly gash on the face. The cut is several inches long and reaches to the bone. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hoff and daughter Eva of Rock Lake and Mr. and Mrs. Bower of Brumbaugh and Miss Lois Sampson, a guest from Indiana, autoed through to Cartwright last Tuesday, spending some time here enroute visiting Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Cooper. A fire which is supposed to have started from a threshing rig on the N. R. Bowers farm about 8 miles west of Hansboro, last Sunday morning destroyed Mr. Bowers' granary and between 1300 and 1600 bushels of rye just threshed. Mr. Bowers was able to save only enough grain for seed. F. H. Murdick returned last Monday from an extended stay at Glentana, Montana. Mr. Murdick says that E. R. Bohan, who played ball with the Hansboro club the past season, is located at Glentana with his family and is manager of an elevator there. Mr. Murdick reports the crops around Glentana very good this year. Oscar Oakland and Miss Esther Meyer were married at Bisbee recently. D. A. Blackburn returned from his Grand Forks trip last Saturday evening. C. E. Blackorby, C. A. Weeden and Steve Williams autoed to Cando Monday. Hugh Lymburn and W. J. Wills are the new proprietors of the Hansboro meat market. Miss Jennie Geary came up from Starkweather Wednesday evening for a visit with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lloyd and son, Ransom, left Saturday morning for a visit at Calgary, Canada. Jerome Evanson returned to his home at Northwood last Saturday morning after a visit at the E. M. Fessenden home. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Cowan, Mrs. J. D. Leftwich and Miss Thurza Brown autoed to Cartwright Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Father Gwyn of Starkweather and well know here, is ill with appendicitis at the Mercy Hospital at Devils Lake. Rev. Gwyn was to have conducted Catholic services here on August 23. Freddie Walker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Walker, was taken to Devils Lake Tuesday morning for medical treatment. The lad is getting along nicely at this writing but will probably undergo an operation for adenoids before returning. Mrs. Thomas Clifford and two children of St. John are visiting relatives here. Mrs. John Crum and daughter, Miss Francis, of Wales, visited in the city Sunday enroute with friends on a trip to Fish Lake. C. A. Weeden and daughters, Misses Nellie and Alberta, went to Devils Lake Thursday morning to meet Adelbert and Miss Aletha Weeden, who have been attending the summer school at Mayville. A. M. Blackburn a brother of D. A. Blackburn of this city, has been notified to be ready to leave upon call with his company, the 90th regiment of Winnipeg, Canada to fight for England in the present war. Mr. Blackburn is a lieutenant. He has an envious reputation as a crack rifle shot. In 1909 he won all the principal events in the meet in London, England, in competition with crack shots of the world. Mr. Blackburn expects to be ordered to England at any moment. Strathcoma's Horse, the regular troop of red-coated cavalry at Winnipeg, 250 strong, left for England Wednesday. A crew of men under the employ of the United States government reached this city Wednesday evening in two special cars. The crew consists of ten men and they are taking the physical valuation of the Farmers Line. They expect to complete the work on this line the first of the week. The government is taking the physical valuation (an inventory) of every railroad in the United States and its foreign possessions and some idea of the magnitude of the work can be gained from the fact that it will take from 6 to 7 years to complete the task at an estimated cost of fifteen million dollars. The writer was shown through the two special cars now in the years here and was surprised at the luxury afforded these government employees. One car is composed of sleeping quarters and also contains offices for Chief T. H. Webb and his staff. The sleeping compartments are neat and clean and the office is supplied with all modern conveniences. The second car is used as a dining room and kitchen and is furnished in ship shape. The men had finished supper before we made our trip through the cars but from the remnants of fried chicken and escalloped potatoes, to say nothing of the rest of what constitutes a bounteous feast, we observed that Uncle Sam feeds his employees exceptionally well. North Dakota is in the Western district with headquarters in Kansas City, there being five districts with an average of about eight states to the district. To get at the actual value of the railroad property, every article belonging to it must be listed, which means that every rail and every tie must be counted. The men composing the crew here are a clean and gentlemanly lot and their work appeals to them because they are given an opportunity to see much of the country. They work in the northern part of the country during the summer and are sent south during the winter. The boys here are well pleased with what they have seen of North Dakota but are looking forward to their trip through Colorado with its ever varying scenes. There are at present five other crews in North Dakota and more are being added. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Grand Forks - Entering a local rooming house two masked robbers routed the proprietor and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kandlor, from bed, lined them up in the parlor and then commanded two roomers to line up alongside of them. Only $10 was obtained in the daring raid made in the heart of the business district. While the occupants of the house were standing with their hands up, one of the robbers ransacked the rooms. They made their escape in an automobile, after locking up their victims to prevent them giving the alarm. Mandan - C. L. Timmerman, fifty-four years old, an intimate friend of J. J. Hill, died here after a long illness. He was born in Germany and came to the United States in 1876. He was interested in a chain of banks in this state. Mr. Timmerman was instrumental in persuading the Northern Pacific railway to build its Western North Dakota line. Grand Forks - Thousands of dollars worth of jewelry were stolen from Max Rabinovitch's store by men who evidently had time to work at their leisure. The robbers picked only the best of everything, showing expert knowledge of jewelry in their selection. Imitation gold and gems were left. Two safes, containing diamonds, were unsuccessfully attacked. Bowman - Ray Olson of Drayton was injured and may die and S. J. Ardles of Cavalier received a broken nose and collar bone when an automobile driven by Robert Long of Cavalier went into a ditch. Long was uninjured. Olson is in a Drayton hospital suffering from internal injuries and a compound fracture of one leg. The autoists were attempting to make a sharp turn, when the car pitched into the ditch, turning over. Grand Forks - The close of July saw little wheat cut in North Dakota but harvesting operations will be under way everywhere in the state this week. Practically no wheat has been cut in the Williston and Minot districts, though most of the winter rye has been cut there and some farmers will start on the earliest of the wheat fields Monday. Williston reports crop conditions good, with beneficial rains within the last few days. Wheat cutting in general in Burleigh County and throughout the slope, reports from Bismarck say. In that vicinity headers are being used in many instances. There have been good rains. Oats and winter rye are in the stock, as well as some barley. Rain has fallen almost everywhere in the state in the last three days, with an especially good fall today. The month of July broke the heat record in this state with a mean temperature of 71. 4 against a normal of 67. 2. McVille - Roy Polis was awarded first prize for the best acre of corn in the contest started by the McVille Better Farming Club last spring. The judging committee made the final trip to the field last week. The winner will be presented with a pen of pure bred chickens. Michigan - James Shields, a young man about 17 years of age, was instantly killed by lightning while working at Lawrence Peterson's farm. Mr. Shield, the young man's father came to this city to take the body to his home at Brainerd, Minnesota for burial. August 21, 1914 THE SMASH-UP CAME The long expected smash-up at the railroad crossing on East Main Street came last Wednesday evening when the gasoline speeder used by the local section men collided with a grain truck. Jerry Blackorby was returning from one of the local elevators with an empty grain tank and the section men were returning on the speeder from their work and the two vehicles met at the crossing. The wagon was upset and Jerry was thrown to the ground with such force that his back was severely wrenched and he will probably be laid up for some time. The speeder was thrown from the track and the three section men were severely shaken up. The frightened horses were caught before any further damage was done but the speeder will have to be repaired. A large number of box cars have stood in the yards here for some time and it is impossible for drivers along the road to get a full view of the track. With one train a day, little precaution is taken at this crossing until train time. Even then the bell and whistle of the approaching train makes an accident here almost an impossibility. But the gasoline speeder creeps upon a passing team without notice. The section men are in the habit of speeding up their engine near town and "coasting" in the last lap of their journey home. They have been warned time and again that they would figure in an accident some day and eye witnesses say they were coming into town at their usual terrific speed when Wednesday evening's accident occurred. It is hoped that the attention of the railroad officials will be called to the accident and the speeding practice stopped. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Langdon - The Vang community was terribly shocked to learn that Edwin Ingdahl, in an apparent fit of despondence, had taken his own life. The young man had been employed for some time at the home of his grandfather, Martin Olson Voen, and when last seen seemed to be in the best of spirits. The young man was a stepson of Frank Ingdahl, who lives just across the road from the Voen home, and was between 17 and 18 years of age. He had not been in the best of health for some time, as the result of operations and this is the only possible cause known for his rash act. Wyndmere - A regular "bold bad man" stunt was enacted at the "jungles" near the Soo stock yards at the expense of the transients who happened to be registered there. Entering each car as he went along with a gun and a flash light a robber lined up the men, relieved them of their cash and anything of value which they had about them and then made his getaway, carefully locking the door after him so there would be no danger of interruption. Williston - George Peterson, a Great Northern engineer, had the two middle fingers and part of the index finger of his left hand cut off wile on a trip between here and Minot. While on one of the heavy grades Mr. Peterson discovered that the sand pipe was out of position, so he jumped off and ran alongside the engine endeavoring to push the pipe into position. While doing this his foot slipped. The large wheel passed over his fingers. McClusky - The farm home of Henry Schwartz, half a mile north of this city, burned to the ground with all contents. The four children were home alone, the parents having gone to the field. When the oldest, a boy of 8, discovered the fire, he ran out, leaving the three smallest sleeping in the bedroom. Luckily a woman on the Wagner farm, 40 rods distant, saw the flames shooting through the roof and ran to get the little tots to safety. Grand Forks - Mrs. H. H. Scarborough of Idaho City, Idaho, formerly of Cavalier, this state, shares the honor with Miss Grace L. Brown, of being California's champion woman walker. Mrs. Scarborough was in Grand Forks en route from Cavalier to her home, leaving the city at noon. A walk of 500 miles in 27 days was indulged in by Mrs. Scarborough, in company with Miss Brown, the two women walking the hike from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Fargo - Officer Swan Johnson had a run-in with a couple of toughs on North Broadway and is suffering from a broken jaw in consequence. John Horrigan, well known to the police and Joe Murphy, were drunk and disorderly and raising a disturbance on the street and the policeman put them under arrest. As they started for the station Horrigan, without warning, struck the officer in the jaw with such force that the bone was broken. LOCAL NEWS T. J. Clifford was a visitor in the city Monday. Claire Wills was a Devils Lake visitor Monday. Mule footed hogs for sale. Inquire of F. H. Murdick. Rev. T. S. Brown of Hampden arrived last night for a few days visit here. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Olson of Cando spent Saturday at the Thomas home. Howard Bateson and Miss Alta Noyes of Rolla spent Sunday with friends here. Ira Corson, who has spent several months on the Pacific coast, arrived in the city Tuesday evening. A new board walk has been built on the north side of Main Street between the Gruber lumber shed and the school house. Threshing is in full swing in this vicinity but so few have finished that little idea of the average yield can be gained. Mrs. C. R. Whiting and little daughter, Evelyn, left Thursday morning for a several weeks visit with relatives in Minnesota. Misses Muriel, Doris and Winifred Coomb returned to their home at Starkweather last Saturday after a few days visit with Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Cooper. At York when a leading farmer there lost his grain crop by hail, he purchased livestock and turned them onto the fields and insists he will keep them there after this and cut out the grain. Miss Matilda Anderson who has been attending summer school at Mayville since her school in the eastern part of the state closed, returned to Hansboro last Saturday. Miss Echo Lloyd returned to her home at Larimore last Monday after a several weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. W. J. Wills. C. W. Lloyd accompanied her as far as Devils Lake returning the same evening. Tracy R. Bangs, former United States district attorney for North Dakota was exonerated by a grand jury of the charges of bribery in connection with the acquittal two years ago of McLain Cooper who had been tried for murder. The grand jury's report also cleared others involved in the bribery charges. Prof. C. V. Taylor arrived Tuesday evening to get everything ready for the opening of school Monday, August 31. Miss Katherine Moore of Alpena, South Dakota, who had been secured to teach the grammar room, has resigned and it will be necessary to secure another teacher for this department. The vacancy will probably be filled in a day or two. All the teachers are expected to arrive the latter part of next week. Harvesting is now under way and although the bumper crop has been badly bumped, the yield will about come up to the average of late years. Each succeeding year impresses more forcibly on the mind of the farmer the fact that the day of exclusive grain crops has passed never to return and, in order to reap the greatest benefit from his toil, diversified farming and stock raising must be resorted to. The farmers who have already adopted modern methods are now well on the way to future prosperity and contentment. Be the season wet or dry there are no failures for the stock raiser and dairy man. Steve Williams shipped a car of fat stock to South St. Paul this morning. Mrs. G. A. Olson spent a part of the past week visiting relatives at Starkweather and Hampden. Miss Lulu Strawn returned last Saturday from Mayville where she attended summer school the past six weeks. Wm. Krisher, formerly proprietor of the Hansboro meet market, but now located at Dauntless, Alberta is in the city. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Blackorby and children, Mrs. T. J. Clifford and children and Miss Ruth Converse spent Sunday at Cando. Freight service will again be resumed on the Farmers Line the first of next week. The freight will arrive in the morning and depart in the afternoon. Freddie Walker, who underwent a delicate operation at Devils Lake last week, returned home Tuesday. He was accompanied home by his sisters, Lillian and Vera, who had been staying the Lake with him. It is reported that Paul Johnson of Armourdale and Miss Nina Knuthila of Brocket were married by Judge Griffin at Devils Lake last Saturday. Mr. Johnson is a grain buyer at Armourdale and he and his bride will make their home at that place. F. L. Gettys who has been station agent at this place for the Farmers Line for the past year, has resigned to accept a position with the Great Northern railway, where he believes there will be a better chance for advancement. As soon as a relief man can be secured Mr. and Mrs. Gettys will move to Minot where Mr. Gettys will be cashier of the G. N. station. Unmarried homesteaders will be interested in the provisions of the act of congress of April 8, 1914, which provides "that the marriage of a homestead entryman to a homestead entrywoman, after each have fulfilled the requirements of the homestead, law for one year proceeding such marriage, shall not impair the right of either patent." The husband shall elect on which of the two entries, the home shall be made and residence thereon by the husband and wife shall constitute a compliance with the residence requirements upon each entry. This law applies to all existing as well as future entries. Miss Braithwaite of Esmond is visiting at the C. A. Weeden home. The Royal Neighbor lodge met with Mrs. J. B. Smith yesterday afternoon. The Embroidery Club will meet with Mrs. John Brown next Thursday afternoon. Miss Jennie Geary returned to Starkweather last Monday after a visit with relatives here. ARMOURDALE ASSERTIONS Pykonen Bros. Have purchased a new engine. The Armourdale school No. 3 is being remodeled. Threshing is in full swing now in this neighborhood. Emil Lokkaren returned from Moosejaw, Canada, last week. Dr. Graff of Rolla made a call at L. Hendrickson's last Sunday. L. Hendrickson and Henry Juntunen autoed to Rolla last Sunday. The recent hot dry winds did considerable damage to standing grain. There are not as many men looking for work this fall as in the past few years. A very fine play was given at the hall last Saturday evening and was well attended. Rev. M. N. Westerback will preach in the Finn hall next Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23. Mr. Kallio, the wrestler will again meet all comers at the wrestling game after September 1. He is at present working in the harvest field. Mrs. John Kaskie, living hear Rolla, had the misfortune to burn her hands quite badly while attempting to start a fire with kerosene. STARTED WITH TWO COWS, SELLS 38 AND HAS 10 LEFT New England, North Dakota, August 19 - Seven years ago when Herman Muth settled on a half section of land in Hettinger County, eighteen miles south of New England, he started farming with two cows and a team of mares. From these cows and mares he has raised and sold thirty-eight head of cattle and six head of horses and has ten head of cattle and several of horses on the farm. The cattle sold for $1,977 and the ten head on the farm are probably worth over $500. Not a bad record for two cows. Mr. Muth has an interesting story to tell about the way he got into the stock raising business. He started with the two cows, raised one heifer and one steer calf, traded the 2-year-old steer for a cow and a heifer calf. The old cows, the new cow and heifers kept the calf crop increasing and he continued to trade steers for cows and heifers. The mares and colts increased and some horses were traded for steers. To sum the thing up at the end of seven years, the two cows and two mares and Mr. Muth's method of trading are responsible for the forty-eight head of cattle, the six horses sold and the horses needed on the farm. During this same time, Mr. Muth handled a brand of sheep. He paid $1,400 for the brand when sheep were high and sold for $1,600 when sheep were low. He made nothing on the sheep but was ahead three clips on the wool which amounted to $1,100. He also raised grain and brought and paid for all the machinery needed to farm a half section of land. If he put the money into cattle instead of sheep Mr. Muth says he would have been over $2,000 ahead. SIXTEEN TONS OF STEEL FALL Minneapolis, August 19 - Alfred Bengstrom, a wagon driver, with his horses, was crushed to death and an unknown laborer fatally injured; 25 passengers in a street car narrowly escaped death when 16 tons of steel dropped from the twentieth story of a new bank building here today. The motorman backed his car from under the slowly rising steel just before the cable of the derrick broke. CANADA BARRING FOREIGNERS Portal, North Dakota, August 19 - Orders have been received by Canadian customs and immigration officials stationed on the border to refuse admittance to natives of foreign countries now at war with Great Britain. Large numbers have already been turned back. The Northwest Mounted Police force will soon be increased and a patrol placed on the border to keep out aliens whose presence in Canadian territory is undesirable. So far, little difficulty has been experienced, but the I. W. W. population in this section is increasing and it is the purpose of the Canadian government to establish a guard before any number of this class gains entrance to the country. August 28, 1914 JOHN SCOTT - A TRAGIC STORY The following concerning a former Hansboro family is taken from an Argos, Indiana newspaper. A peculiarly sad story reached us last week from Thos. B. Scott, Moose Hill, Thunder Bay District. Word had just reached him that his brother John, had been missing from his home at Hansboro, North Dakota since sometime last December and the supposition is that he was killed in a railway accident that took place that month. He had left home purposing to visit his brother, Thomas. John Scott was born in Bentinck, south of Allan Park and moved with the rest of the family to South Glenleg, where his mother, sister and nephew still live. In 1890 he went to North Dakota and took up a half section. A few years later he got married and six children were born to them, three boys and three girls. In the spring of 1913, his oldest boy was bitten by a mad dog and since has been taking fits at intervals. The boy's mother in working over him also got infected and lost her reason and was taken to a home for the feeble minded and the son and the other children, now bereft of a father's care, have been sent to a children's home. The tragic story calls forth sympathy for the relatives, especially the aged mother. BEER PARTY ENDS IN FIGHT Starkweather, North Dakota, August 24 - Beer was the cause of a near tragedy at the home of James Griswold eight miles north of here. J. C. Stanchfield received injuries which are painful and will lay him up for some time when he was attacked by an infuriated man with a razor and the wonder is that he is alive today. Stanchfield with his brother, Pearl, his father-in-law Gus Steenerson and Harry Wickham his hired man went over to the farm of Griswold on Saturday evening for a visit. At the Griswold home was Griswold and his hired man, W. S. Addair. Griswold had a keg of beer and the sextet had a friendly meeting until near morning when Griswold going out to get some beer returned and reported that some one had taken it. Addair was outside at the time and Stanchfield ventured the remark that perhaps the "Arkansawer" had taken it. The remark was overhead by Addair and coming in he very suddenly drew a razor and showed fight. At this juncture Wickham tried to pacify the razor man, saying that there should be no trouble over the matter, when Addair struck at him with the razor slashing an ugly gash in Wickham's neck. This started a general fight and when the smoke cleared away Stanchfield had three ugly cuts across the forehead, one of the head one across the side the head which cut through the ear, one on the abdomen and one on the leg, and Pearl Stanchfield had a slash in the back. In the meantime the razor man had been laid low with a neck yoke in the hands of Steenerson. Dr. Fawcett was called and he sewed up the wounds of Stanchfield who is rapidly recovering. The sheriff's office was notified but Addair was not arrested at last accounts. MUST HAVE A LICENSE The news published an article last week about the coming hunting season. This article was taken from the valley City Times-Record and in looking up the game laws later we learn that about the only thing correct in last week's article was that the season opens on September 7. The season does open on September 7 but every hunter must have a hunting license with him in the field and a day's limit is only ten birds. That our readers may not suffer through our mistake we give below extracts from the 1914 Tame and Fish Laws of North Dakota as compiled and published by the State Game and Fish Board of Control. RESIDENT HUNTING LICENSE Every resident of this state is prohibited from hunting, taking or killing any game bird or game animal unless he shall have first procured, and have in his person a license therefore from the county auditor in the county in which he resides which said license shall not be transferable; provided, however, that this does not apply to any resident of this state from hunting on lands owned or cultivated by him, or any member of his family, residing permanently with him, during the open season. County Auditors shall issue such hunting license upon the payment of a license fee of one dollar and the application for such license shall be made in writing upon application blanks furnished by the game and fish board of control. Such license shall expire on the fifteenth day of December following its issuance. NON-RESIDENT LICENCE (A license to a person not a resident of this state costs twenty-five dollars. ) HUNTING WITHOUT A LICENSE Any person either a resident of non-resident of this state, who shall hunt, take or kill any of the game birds or animals in this state without having first procured a license therefore as provided in this chapter, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five nor more than one hundred dollars and costs of prosecution or by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than ten days nor more than thirty days for each and every offense. BAG LIMIT OF GAME BIRDS No person shall in any one day take, catch, kill or destroy to exceed ten each prairie chicken or grouse of any variety, turtle dove, crane or swan or ten of the same combined, or have in possession at any time to exceed twenty each or all of the same combined; nor more than twenty-five each wild duck of any variety, wild goose or brant of any variety, woodcock, snipe or plover of any variety; or twenty-five of the same combined; or have in possession at any time to exceed fifty each or all of the same combined. Any person violating any provision of this section shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine or not less than ten dollars, nor more than twenty-five dollars for each and every bird, and costs of prosecution, or by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than twenty days nor more than thirty days or by both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court for each and every bird so killed or destroyed or had in possession contrary to the provisions of this section. LOCAL NEWS School commences next Monday. Adelbert Weeden was a Devils Lake visitor Wednesday. Mrs. M. Phillips left Thursday morning for a visit with relatives at Niagara. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Elsberry and son, David, of Elsberry spent Sunday at the Wm. Disher home. Robt. Lloyd and family, who have been visiting at Calgary, Canada, returned home Monday evening. Steve Williams returned from South St. Paul last Tuesday evening to which place he accompanied a car of fat stock. Emerson Geary, an old time resident of Hansboro, came down from Canada Saturday and will spend some time here. Word received from Prof. A. Roger Kratz, former principal of the Hansboro schools, states that he expected to leave in a day or two for his home in Silverdale, Pennsylvania. Miss Emma Anderson who has been visiting friends at Stanley since her school in the eastern part of the state closed, returned to Hansboro last Friday evening. Devils Lake Journal: A daughter was born Sunday, August 23, to Mr. and Mrs. Howard McKee at the General Hospital. The McKees reside at Hansboro in the summer but in the winter are residents of this city. Mr. McKee is an engineer on the Farmers Line. G. A. Olson, L. P. McAneney, John Reese and W. J. Cunningham autoed to Cando Sunday afternoon. The two latter gentlemen are attending a meeting of the county commissioners and the two former were compelled to return to Hansboro by train on account of the rain. Mrs. F. L. Gettys was a Devils Lake visitor yesterday. Miss Myrtle Weeden has been on the sick list the past week. Alvin Wilson left last Saturday for Starkweather for a visit with relatives. Mrs. Geo. Wilson and her mother, Mrs. Robt. Sullivan, are visiting friends at Crystal City this week. Miss Florence Braithwaite, who has been visiting at the C. A. Weeden home, returned to her home at Esmond Wednesday morning. Wilmar Pound, Emery Amiss, John Lawler and the Misses Ethel Bowers and Mary and Ethel Lawler spent Sunday at the Bowers home west of town. C. E. Blackorby and son, Edward, Mrs. T. J. Clifford and little daughter and Miss Ruth Converse autoed to Cando Saturday last. Mrs. Clifford remained in Cando for a visit with her sister, Mrs. C. D. Carmichael. All the school teachers have been hired for the coming term and are expected to arrive tomorrow night. Miss Jennie Johnson, who taught the primary room last year and who has been engaged for another term is now visiting at Webster. A sister of Miss Mary Taylor, former teacher in the Rock Lake schools, is traveling in Europe and her relatives and friends fear for her safety. The last heard from the young lady was to the effect that she had just left Austria and gone to Italy. She is a daughter of the dean of Jamestown College. Rain the past week delayed those who were threshing and prevented others from starting. There are a large number of men in this neighborhood who are ready to do their share in putting away the crop but the weather today is threatening and it will be several days at best before threshing operations can be resumed. The Embroidery Club met with Mrs. John Brown yesterday afternoon. Paul Jones, who has been working at Egeland, returned to Hansboro last Friday. Prof. Travis and family of Mayville, who have been camping at Fish Lake autoed over to this city Friday afternoon. Wm. Schwartz, who has been secured as janitor of the Hansboro schools, has moved his family into the Geary home formerly occupied by C. R. Whiting. A young lad near Elsberry took his "bird" dog out in the field before the law allows and a deputy game warden confiscated the dog. Later the lad paid a fine and got the dog back again. The writer and wife were entertained at dinner at the Wm. Disher farm home last Sunday. Mrs. Disher had prepared a bounteous feast of fried chicken and all the good things that a hungry editor so often dreams of but so seldom gets. Besides the "springers" the other dishes that deserve "honorable mention" were homemade bread and freshly made butter, a fresh peach pie and homemade ice cream. That we did justice to the meal goes without saying with those who know something of our capabilities along this line. After dinner we looked over Mr. Disher's fine farm and noted with pleasure that he is an advocate of diversified farming. Mr. Disher raised his own cows, is now milking ten and has five yearling heifers and five spring calves. He has one sow which is the mother of 11 nice fat pigs two weeks old. Mr. Disher has gotten out of the "all wheat" rut and is on the road to prosperity as a consequence. Misses Anna and Grace Johnson of Rolla spent a part of the past week visiting Miss Mary Stapleton. A number of friends tendered Ernest Disher a surprise last Saturday evening. The party was in honor of Ernest's birthday anniversary. Those present report an enjoyable time. TO SCHOOL PATRONS To the Patrons of the Hansboro Consolidated Schools: Examination of the records of attendance for previous years reveals the fact that in early fall and late spring the attendance upon the Hansboro School, especially among the boys, has been very poor. As these seasons of the year are the times of greatest activity on the farm, it would seem that the boys are kept out to help pay taxes for a school they attend but part of the school year. If a student is to get as complete a knowledge as possible from the studies taken he must attend school for the whole time it is in session. Deprivation from study during the mind's greatest plasticity or when it is most capable of grasping knowledge and when the habits of the lifetime are being fixed, means stunted mental development. The Hansboro School is endeavoring to meet the requirements and classify as a first class consolidated school, thereby putting itself in position to receive the lump sum as state aid. The money when received will be spent in enriching the course of study and to better the school in many ways. One of the requirements is that the percentage of attendance must be at least 80. Not only will good attendance better the child but the school also. Further, and this is important to students doing high school work, the state high school examiner shall no accept examination manuscripts unless the "time the pupil has given to the preparation of the subject at least four-fifths of a semester for one-half unit, and four-fifths of two semesters for one unit." A semester is 18 weeks. With the hope of meeting the above conditions, I especially urge that all patrons who have the welfare of their children at hear, to start their children next Monday, August 31 and keep sending them without loss of time throughout the year. C. V. Taylor, Principal