Towner County, ND, Hansboro News published between June 1, 1916 and July 31, 1916 ************************************************************************ 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. http://www.usgwarchives.net/nd/ndfiles.htm ************************************************************************ The following news items and articles are all transcribed from the Hansboro News newspaper. The items included in this file were published between June 1, 1916 and July 31, 1916. 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 09492 Transcribed October, 2000 by: Mary Lindbo, mjlindbo@msn.com (c)2000 Mary Lindbo June 16, 1916 NORTH DAKOTA NEWS The Merchant's National Bank of Dickinson is offering to furnish money free of interest to all farmers who want to borrow for the purpose of erecting silos. Louis D. Deichert, aged forty-six, is dead at Grand Forks. Mr. Deichert was a well known traveling man and had resided in Grand Forks for more than twenty-years. Searching for their father, the children of Henry Nelson, fifty-seven years old, a farmer near Carson, found his body in the barnyard. Nelson had been gored to death by a bull. Anamoose will continue electric power service beginning about August 1. N. J. Walper, proprietor of the plant is having it enlarged and making arrangements for the larger service. Christ Toscas, proprietor of a cigar and confectionery store at Grand Forks, arrested on a charge of violation of the state law prohibiting the sale of cigarettes in North Dakota was fined $30 and costs. No clue has been found to the identity of the body of an infant child secretly buried in a Devils Lake cemetery, the discovery of which started an investigation by officials. An investigation of the birth and death record fails to throw any light on the situation. Chris Rufus, well known at Ray and who made his home there until recently, hanged himself at Saco, Montana. Rufus has just opened a tailor shop and was apparently doing a good business, but for some time prior to his suicide he had hinted several times that he was tired of his life. Midland Continental officials have completed the purchase of property along East Main Street at Jamestown wanted for their new entrance into the heart of the city and have begun building a temporary track. It is understood the company intends to build a handsome station as close to the business district as possible. Maurice C. Williams of St. Paul was indicted at Fargo charged with violating the white slave act, and Horace Randall of Berthold was accused of breaking into the Great Northern depot at Berthold and stealing goods in transit. The offense charged to Williams is alleged transportation of Stella Ebert from St. Paul to Minot. T. H. Druen of Mohall attempted to slay his wife and children with a revolver. He fired four times when the mechanism failed. He had killed his four-year-old, Hattie and beat his wife severely before help arrived. He was arrested and confessed. He was taken to Minot for sentence. Maurice Williams of St. Paul, found guilty by a federal court jury at Fargo of violating the Mann Act, was sentenced by Judge C. F. Amidon to fifteen years in federal prison. Transportation of Lucille Elberts from St. Paul to Minot at the same time, formed the basis for the charges. Rev. W. H. Gimblett, former pastor of the Plymouth Congregational Church at Fargo, is dead at a St. Paul hospital. Rev. Gimblett was a pioneer of North Dakota, residing near Cooperstown. For twenty-five years he farmed, leaving that occupation to enter the Chicago Theological seminary. After his graduation he took up the Gospel work in the northwest. During his residence in Fargo, Rev. Gimblett was active in church and college affairs. Dennis Coles was burned to death in a fire which destroyed the hotel at Max. Harry Smith of Grand Forks, the confessed murderer of Mrs. Mary Cain, entered a plea of first degree murder and was sentenced to life imprisonment. In a signed statement to State's Attorney O. H. Burtness, Smith admitted everything in connection with the crime. He said he told Mrs. Cain if he ever found her with Harry White, of whom he was jealous, he would kill her and that he went to the woman's house with the intention of killing her. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Ione Elsberry returned from a pleasant visit at Perth, Monday. Mrs. Hronesh is visiting her daughter Mrs. Rimel this week. Leona Eller returned Monday from Webster where she has been visiting her sister Miss Irene. Mrs. Harry Lichty and son departed last Friday for Thompson where they will visit with relatives. Miss Brand, our primary teacher, left for her home at Sheyenne Saturday. We shall be pleased to welcome her back in the fall. Ed Hoff and daughter Eva left last Thursday for Minden, North Dakota. Mr. Hoff has charge of an elevator there and Miss Eva will act as housekeeper. Miss Wilkins, former high school assistant and Miss Selma Jahnke departed Monday, the former going to her home at Thompson, while Miss Jahnke goes to Glencoe, Minnesota for a few weeks visit with relatives. The weatherman apparently not favoring Sunday ball games caused the clouds to lower Sunday consequently the game scheduled for then was changed until Wednesday. Miss Iva Grossnickle and Arthur Shiveley went to Egeland Monday where they were joined by a party chaperoned by Mrs. Shiveley on their way to the State Sunday School Convention at Devils Lake. The county commissioners have granted the necessary funds to repair the grade across the lake and numerous teams are at work trying to replace what the high waters undid. Mrs. John Thomas and children were guests of the Brindle family Monday. Cliff Yeager went to Churchs Ferry Wednesday intending to return with a safe for the new bank. Frances Price returned Tuesday from visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mooney near Devils Lake. John Hyndman and family and Mrs. A. L. Kendig autoed to Rolla Wednesday to consult the physician. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tribble, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilson and Mr. Lawrence of Hansboro were Rock Lake callers Tuesday. Mesdames Sibley, Rimel and Latham left Tuesday as Rock Lake delegates to the State Sunday School Convention at Devils Lake. Our youthful baseball nine were compelled to call their game off Saturday because of the scarcity of their pitcher. Miss Edith Mills completed a very successful term as teacher of the Boyd school, Friday June 16 returning to her home here for the summer. Blaine McAneney of Egeland has accepted the position of assistant cashier of the First National Bank filling the vacancy caused by H. B. Gray's withdrawal. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Best, Vernice Briggs, Miss Thatcher, Russel Kennedy and Prof. Kern spent Sunday at Fish Lake and report a very enjoyable time despite the rainy weather. School closed last Friday with a picnic on the school grounds for the lower grade pupils. A generous amount of ice cream and cake was served to the entire satisfaction of the little folks. During the day the eighth grade graduates were "took" by Miss Wilkinson in various poses. These snapshots will make valued souvenirs for the class members who are also the proud possessors of 1916 class pins. Blaine McAneney spent Sunday with friends in Hansboro. Mrs. Claude Elsberry was able to return from the hospital Tuesday. Miss Helen Smith of Knapp, Wisconsin is visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Wagner. Hazel Lindsay and Bertha and Gusta Birkman autoed in Cando Tuesday. Landlord Kennedy believes in keeping things up to date as the newly painted hotel walls will attest. Realizing the need of more voters at our neighboring village north of us, the stork last week left another youthful citizen at the Tom Wildish home. The boys are all a little Wildish but Tom remains as serene as of yore. Mr. and Mrs. McClarnon and children from near Fillmore, North Dakota autoed across country and are spending a few days with the Moore family, Mr. Moore and Mrs. McClarnon being cousins. Mrs. Lindsay left Tuesday for a visit at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Parks near Emerson, Manitoba, Canada. Fred with a company of carpenters also went with the intention of erecting a fine new barn on the Parks farm. Barn dance, Tuesday, June 20, in Jake Cherry's big new barn, 3 miles east and one mile north of Rock Lake. Music by the Joseph Orchestra. Everybody welcome. Don't forget the date. Cards were received last week announcing the marriage of Miss Lulu Pikkarainen to John R. Grove, at the home of the bride's parents at Armourdale, June 7. The contracting parties are well known, the bride having been one of our talented school marms while the groom is one of the popular Grove Bros. Both have a host of friends who join in wishing them every happiness. Carl Whiting formerly of the Hansboro depot has become established here as agent and commenced operations Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Whiting and two children are welcomed again to our village having been residents for a short time some years ago. Mrs. Richard Graham left Wednesday for Jamestown to join her husband and attend the Advent convention expecting to be absent until June 26. Miss Maude Taylor and Orra Arnold accompanied by Mrs. Taylor slipped slyly off to Cartwright Wednesday where they were married. They left immediately for the Graham farm where they will reside for a short time. Our good wishes accompany them. LOCAL NEWS Born to Mr. and Mrs. George Hoff, Friday, June 9, a boy. Geo. Brown of Rock Lake was a professional caller in this city today. A large number of the farmers of this vicinity attended the Non-Partisan League Picnic. Chas. Tribble is the owner of a new Overland auto recently purchased from Roy Lean of Rock Lake. Miss Ruth Disher has resumed her duties as clerk at the D. A. Blackburn drug store after an absence of several weeks. The window and door casings of the Hansboro State Bank have received a coat of paint from the hands of artist Littke, which adds greatly to its appearance. The residents of F. H. Murdick, Geo. Wilson and C. E. Blackorby have recently received a fresh coat of paint and the next is quite pronounced. Robt. Lloyd had the misfortune to disable his auto today while coming in from the country. In turning out for a stone in the road the steering gear broke and turned the axle of the car. This is quite an expensive accident and it will be some time before Bob will have the use of the car. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Garrison, Thursday, June 15, 1916, a girl. J. J. Sharp of Fargo is in this vicinity in the interest of the International Harvester Co. T. E. McMillen came up from Fillmore last evening and will visit over Sunday with friends. The Misses Velma Murdick and Ethel Lawler attended the Sunday School Convention at Devils Lake which convened this week. C. E. Blackorby and ye editor autoed to Cando last Saturday afternoon on business matters, returning in the evening. Blaine McAneney came up from Rock Lake last Saturday and spent Sunday at the home of his brother L. P. of this place. County Commissioner Sampson and County Engineer Funderhide are in this vicinity in the interest of the county roads and it is hoped that this year will mark quite an improvement in the roads to Hansboro. Gladys Blackburn went to Devils Lake last Saturday to have dental work done. She returned the same evening. Mrs. Chas. Barnstable and children of Knox visited a few days this week with her sister, Mrs. D. D. Finley. She will go to Starkweather tomorrow where she will spend a short time at the home of her parents at that place. Henry Wilberg went to Nome last week and returned today with a number of land buyers from that place. Mr. Wilberg is doing considerable business in land and is an instigator of several new residents for Hansboro this last spring. The Post Office has been moved from the Peoples Trading Co. 's store across the street to the building which it formerly occupied. This makes the office in a better location and the building is considerable for such an institution. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brown and daughter Stella and C. E. Blackorby autoed to Hilton, Manitoba, Canada where they looked after Mr. Brown's land interests at that place. They returned Wednesday and reported rather difficult roads over the Pembina Mountains. Mr. Baarstad came up from Nome today and will visit with his two sons who are farming at this place. Mr. Baarstad reports the crops in the vicinity of Nome about the same as here. He is well pleased with the outlook of things in this section and believes that North Dakota is going to have another good crop this year. We hope he is right in his prophecy. June 30, 1916 NORTH DAKOTA NEWS The three-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Steinvendt, residing near Ambrose, was drowned in a slough. Reves and Smith's large garage at Steele was destroyed with three autos and a large repair stock and supplies. The loss is $2,000. Miss Jennie M. Crow, who has been teaching in the public schools of Grand Forks for the past twenty-five years, has retired from active service and left for Minneapolis to visit relatives. A Great Northern fast freight train dashed into the derailing rail of an interlocking switch at Hannaford and was wrecked. The engine and five cars went into the ditch. The crew jumped and escaped with only slight injuries. More than 2,000 persons attended the formal dedication of the new bridge at Marmarth. The dedication ceremonies were opened in the morning by little Miss Vandervoort, who broke a bottle of artesian water over the steel work. A barbeque took place in the evening after which the crowd danced on the bridge. Forty-two graduates and former students of the North Dakota School for the Deaf held their first annual reunion with former faculty members at Devils Lake including former Superintendent D. F. Bangs, now of Faribault, Minnesota. A feature of the program was a heart to heart talk by Mr. Bangs for years at the head of the institution. While the Fessenden Boy Scouts were in swimming in the Sheyenne River west of Heimdal, where they were keeping camp, Rev. E. W. Savage of the Fessenden Congregational Church who is scout master, came near to losing his life after he had made a successful attempt in rescuing one of the boys, who had gotten beyond his depth while swimming. A loss of from $12,000 to $15,000 was sustained when fire destroyed the Lillian Fairchild place located in the woods south of Bismarck. The fire, which may have been of incendiary origin, created the impression at first that some one was burning a straw stack the other side of the Heart River. As the place had not been occupied for many months there was no one on the ground to give the alarm. A disastrous freight wreck occurred a mile from Valley City on the High Bridge cutoff when a heavily loaded train pulled by two big hill climbing engines and going twenty-five miles an hour, struck a short flag about 300 feet from a strip of soft roadbed that was being repaired. The rails on the new track had not been spiked. The emergency brakes were set but the train was too heavy to be stopped in such a short space. The crews of both engines jumped to save themselves and the engines went over, plowing up and half burying themselves in the bank. The first half dozen cars were reduced to kindling wood. Miss Viola Stringer, daughter of State Representative H. J. Stringer of near Haynes, was operating a gasoline clothes ringer when her hair caught between the rollers of the machine and was drawn into the machinery. The motor was not stopped until the hair was drawn in to the scalp and most of it was torn from her head. Outside the loss of her hair and a very sore scalp, Miss Stringer escaped unhurt. While W. D. Shaw was in Fairmount, a son Joe, fifteen years of age, found a dynamite shell and not knowing the danger or perhaps what it was bored into it with a wire. It exploded taking the thumb and first finger off and otherwise lacerating one hand. He was taken to Fairmount and the injured member was dressed by Dr. Steele. The peculiar part of the accident was that the thumb or finger could not be found, although a thorough search was made. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Blaine McAneney visited our county seat Sunday. Mrs. Ora Arnold returned from the Graham farm Tuesday. Prof. Kern left for his home at Portland Saturday. Mrs. Geo. Price returned Saturday from Devils Lake after spending a few days there. Douglas McLeod, P. H. Reedy and Alex Currie were some of the Candoites seen on our streets Tuesday. Miss Gusta Birkman went to Egeland last Thursday to take charge of the central office at that place. Mrs. Hazel Mooney returned from Devils Lake Saturday where she had been visiting at the Dan Mooney home. Joe Solomon returned from Devils Lake Tuesday where he had taken his little son to consult the doctor in regard to his throat. There was a large representation from Rock Lake and vicinity at the Hansboro celebration Tuesday and an enjoyable time is reported. Mr. and Mrs. Graham returned recently from Jamestown where they had been in attendance at the Advent State Camp Meeting. The Misses Lillian and Myrtle Breager of Oshkosh, Wisconsin arrived Friday for a visit at the Will O'Brien home. The young ladies are old time friends of Mrs. O'Brien. Postmaster Wills came down from Hansboro Monday and in company with Postmaster Moore went to Brumbaugh where they purchased a number of mail boxes from Mr. Deal which they have added to their respective offices. Mrs. Dodge left Monday for a new weeks visit with relatives in Minnesota. Mr. and Mrs. Kendig and Mrs. Burke autoed to Rolla Wednesday. Miss Hazel Lindsay was a passenger to Devils Lake Tuesday. Mrs. Julia Sibley was a dinner guest at the Hronesh home Sunday. Fred Lindsay with his crew of carpenters returned from Canada Sunday. Pat Brindle returned Tuesday from the Altenbrandt farm where he had spent several days visiting. Miss Lorene Dayton has been visiting at the home of her uncle John Dayton the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Sekulich arrived home Tuesday from Devils Lake where Mr. Sekulich has been in the hospital. Mrs. Andrew Foley and daughter accompanied by Miss Wagle left last week for Valley City where they will visit at the parental home. Locomotion has been rather irksome for Elmer Taylor of late, as he has had to go about on crutches, owning to a badly sprained ankle. The furniture and fixings for the new pool hall which will be opened up in the E. L. Bullock building arrived Tuesday. The pool hall will be conducted by Nick Sekulich. Jess Groves came back to North Dakota last week after having spent some time in the south. He reports having wintered in Texas but could no longer resist the west. Mrs. Lincoln Seibert of Cando visited at the Kendig home the first of the week, leaving Tuesday for Sarles where she will visit at the home of her sister, Mrs. Fred Mellin. Aziel Elsberry returned home last Thursday from Egeland where he had been visiting at the Geo. Elsberry home. Miss Joyce Beverly accompanied him home for a visit with her cousins here. Mrs. Claude and Miss Kate Elsberry in company with Geo. Elsberry of Egeland autoed to Fish Lake Tuesday. The remainder of the family will join them later. H. B. Gray recently purchased the residence property of S. H. Stone. Mr. and Mrs. Stone desiring a less strenuous climate will leave in the early fall and expect to spend the winter in California. LOCAL NEWS B. L. Thomas and Wm. Wilson autoed to Rolla on business matters Thursday. Miss Alto Noyes of Rolla was the guest of Miss Velma Murdick a few days the fore part of this week. Abe Blackorby went to Devils Lake Wednesday on business matters. He returned last evening. The Picton Social Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Jas. Jarvis on Thursday, July 6. Everybody invited. F. H. Murdick is now the owner of a big Velie automobile having purchased it recently. Irene and Goodie Olson of Cando spent a few days visiting at the home of their sister Mrs. B. L. Thomas this week. The Misses Amy and Celia Olson went to Starkweather this morning where they will visit with friends and relatives for a short time. Mrs. A. W. McDougall of Seattle arrived last Tuesday evening and will visit a week or ten days at the home of her brother-in-law, E. E. McDougall of this place. From here she will go to St. Paul, Minnesota and from there to points in South Dakota where she will visit with friends and relatives. Miss Fannie Haviland of Cando came up last Sunday evening and was a guest at the Murdick home until Wednesday. T. E. McMillen came up from Fillmore Monday to attend the celebration and visit with friends. He returned home Wednesday morning. Mrs. C. R. Whiting was among the Rock Lake visitors who came up to take in the celebration last Tuesday. She returned home Thursday morning. F. H. Murdick and Jerry Blackorby went to Glentana, Montana with a car of horses Thursday morning. They expect to be gone about two weeks. Mrs. J. L. Gibbons of St. John was over to take in the celebration last Tuesday. She returned home the same evening and departed for Cresco, Iowa where she will visit for a month or six weeks. Miss Aletha Weeden returned home last Friday from Mayville where she has been attending the Normal School. She was accompanied by her mother who went to visit her shortly before and attend the commencement exercises, Miss Aletha being one of the graduates. C. E. Blackorby made a business trip to Cartwright last Tuesday. D. B. McDonald autoed to St. John Wednesday last. We understand that there will be a large number from here go to Rolla to spend the glorious Fourth. D. B. McDonald received a message from his father today stating that he had been nominated for Register of Deeds of Grand Forks County. Mrs. D. D. Finley and baby went to Starkweather last Monday to attend the annual Starkweather day at that place. She returned the same evening. H. H. Baarstad and son Arthur went to Nome yesterday morning, Mr. Baarstad returning after a short visit with his boys here, Arthur will visit with his parents for a short time before returning. Mrs. Mary E. York of Plentywood, Montana and Ike York of Credighton, Missouri arrived Thursday and are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stahl. Mrs. York is a sister of Mrs. Stahl. L. P. McAneney expects to go to Grand Forks next Thursday to bring home a Buick Six and one of the new Buick 4's. Mr. McAneney has been very fortunate in securing the agency for this famous car but has been unable to secure any cars. He has been informed that they will receive a number of cars at Grand Forks and will be in position to furnish him with a few. A number of the friends of Mrs. D. A. Blackburn congregated at her home last Monday evening while she was out in the country, on her return she found the house full and was taken greatly by surprise. The occasion being a farewell party. Mr. and Mrs. Blackburn and family will leave in the near future for Plaza where Mr. Blackburn has taken up a homestead and they will spend the summer at that place. Mr. Blackburn will make frequent trips to Hansboro. The many friends will miss Mr. and Mrs. Blackburn greatly during the summer months. Vic Geyer bought a new Elcar from the agent at Sarles last week and is now among the high fliers. He had hard luck with his car Tuesday while coming to town for the celebration, an axle broke and the car is now out of commission but he will have it repaired in the near future. The many friends of Harry Asplin a former resident of Hansboro, will be surprised to learn that announcements have been received announcing his marriage last Wednesday to Miss Jennie Mundy of Rolla, a popular young lady of that place. Mr. Asplin is well known in this city having been at one time the agent for the Imperial Lumber Co. Miss Mundy is also quite well known in this vicinity. We along with the many friends wish the happy couple life long happiness. July 7, 1916 NORTH DAKOTA NEWS A dull jackknife prevented Adolph Peterson of Mona from taking his own life. The would-be suicide is fifty years old and has a large family. Auto bandits robbed a hardware store, jewelry store and the office of a general store in New Salem. They obtained approximately $500. Beginning July 3 merchants of Valley City started a consolidated delivery system. There will be but two deliveries a day. Motor trucks will be used. Excitement at a baseball game killed H. M. Squier of Hazelton who while "rooting" for the home club, was stricken with heart disease and died almost instantly. Squier arrived at Hazelton a few months ago from Minneapolis. He was a painter. Strong intimations that Fort William's Northern League team will be transferred to Grand Forks are being wafted around the circuit. At Grand Forks it was stated that, so far as can be learned, no definite proposition has been made, but it is intimated the matter has been considered. Fire broke out in the Stanton Auto and Supply Company's garage at Stanton and destroyed the building and contents. The fire started in the office and is thought to have been caused by spontaneous combustion in a bunch of oily overalls. All of the autos except one were saved. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Several of our patriots celebrated the Fourth in Rolla and Perth. Eddie Altenbrun is a visitor at the Brindle home this week. Editor Finley of Hansboro was transacting business in our midst Monday. The Best and Tom Elsberry families with Miss Kathleen went to Fish Lake Saturday. Mr. Tuttle arrived recently and will be the agent for the Farmers Elevator. Those who have recently purchased new cars in this vicinity are A. L. Kendig, Jake Cherry and Henry Bullock. The house belonging to Mrs. Seckulich was moved Wednesday from the lake bank to the rear of the pool room which was recently opened. Messers Al Hvinden and Russell Kennedy and Misses Olive Henle and Vernice Briggs went down to Cando Tuesday to take in the fair. Now for the haying season! Owing to the excessive amount of water there will be many meadows that will remain uncut this summer. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Leonard and Randy left last week in their auto for a trip to Minnesota. Mr. and Mrs. John Eller will have charge of things in their absence. Lowell Hahn and wife have made a pleasant addition to our community by taking up their residence in the parsonage. Mr. Hahn is a brother of Mrs. A. E. Eller. Velma Eller who has until recently been employed at the Geo. Heller home is suffering with an injured finger while making her home for a short time with the Ader Eller family in this village. Owing to the bad roads, which were the result of the very heavy rain Monday night many of our citizens were compelled to give up their plans for celebrating the glorious Fourth abroad and remain at home. The roads dried up sufficiently however by Tuesday evening to be navigable when several autoed to Cando to take in the fair, a number going down Wednesday morning. Those whom attended the county fair from this vicinity are as follows: D. I. Brindle, Lish Elsberry, T. M. Best, Geo. Heller, W. J. Lichty, T. E. Clouse, Roy Lean, A. Kynoch, Jas. Aird and families, Mrs. Jim Kennedy, Mrs. O. P. Briggs and son, Messrs Foley, C. Lindsay, C. Mateer, B. McAneney, D. Mooney and H. G. Dodge many others doubtless attended whose names we did not learn. Out new bank the Rock Lake State Bank having opened its doors to the public on July 1 is worthy of comment as to its fixtures and furnishings, a complete new outfit of desks, counters, windows and all up-to-date bank fixings having been installed. We are proud of this new addition to our business district and advise those who doubt our judgment in such matters to call and inspect the new institution for themselves. Indiana, the Hoosier State, has begun a six month celebration of the hundredth anniversary of its coming into the Union. Next year Mississippi will observe her hundredth anniversary; in 1918 Illinois; 1919 Alabama; 1920 Maine; and in 1921 Missouri. In 1920 moreover will come the three hundredth anniversary of the event that overtops and enfolds all others; the landing of the pilgrims at Plymouth. LOCAL NEWS Several from this city and vicinity spent the Fourth at Rolla. W. P. Massure of Newville was a business caller in our village this week. Selma Wilson visited with friends and relatives at Rolla the past two weeks. Mrs. T. Thompson and Dad Wilson are visiting relatives in Rolla this week. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Blackburn autoed to Rolla Monday returning in the evening. Ed Gray visited with friends and relatives at Bisbee the past week. Mrs. M. Lawler has been on the sick list a few days the past week. D. B. McDonald went to Grand Forks Monday where he visited with his father and spent the Fourth. D. A. Blackburn improved the appearance of his drug store Wednesday by the addition of a new awning. Quite a number from this city took in the barn dance at the W. J. Cunningham farm last Friday evening and report a most enjoyable time. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Orsborn and family of Mayville arrived Thursday and will visit at the home of Mr. Orsborns' sister, Mrs. Fred Gray. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brown left last week for Winnipeg where Mrs. Brown will consult the doctors in regards to her health. They returned home Thursday accompanied by their daughter Mrs. Earl and two little children who will visit here for some time. Mrs. Madeford and Mrs. Kenny drove to Egeland Saturday last where they visited at the D. Wampler home until Thursday. The L. P. McAneney and E. E. McDougall families started for Egeland Sunday but owing to the difficulty with their car they had to abandon their trip after going as far as Snyder Lake. Mrs. F. H. Murdick and daughter Velma, E. E. McDougall, Melvin Olson and D. D. Finley autoed to Cando Wednesday morning to attend the last day of the fair. They returned home the same evening. J. O. Carter and son Roy were passengers to Devils Lake Saturday where they went to consult physicians in regard to the latter's health. They returned Monday. Those who attended the Towner County fair last Wednesday report it a decided success and with every indication of being a bigger and better fair next year. Others who attended the fair at Cando Wednesday were the Messers and Mesdames Wm. Wilson, Claude Lawrence, Chas. Tribble, Ernest Disher and Mr. G. B. Lawrence. They returned the same evening. Contractor Maughan having finished the new house and barn on the M. Lawler farm recently went with his crew of men to the Eugene Geyer farm where he will erect a fine new barn. With two and a quarter inches of rain fall Monday night we have got a good crop clinched providing no unforeseen thing happens pioneer farmers in this section report that they have never seen better prospects. L. P. McAneney was decided disappointed when he received word that he would be unable to get the Buick automobiles he had planned on going to Grand Forks for but has the promise of two or more cars next week. A number of our citizens went to Perth last evening to witness the ballgame between the team and the All Nations but owing to rain during the day the game was called off and those who went returned home rather disappointed. Ed Jennings reports that he had considerable trouble in getting over the grade east of this place yesterday with several loads of grain, the recent rains having made the road almost impassable. Ed says we can figure out his opinion of the road. About thirty of the friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gray gathered at their home last Tuesday to celebrate the Fourth. Well filled baskets were brought by the attendants and both dinner and supper served. A most enjoyable time was had by all. John Corson returned from California last Tuesday evening where he has been the past few months. Reports were circulated a short time ago that John had entered the holy bonds of matrimony but on being offered congratulations said nothing doing. July 21, 1916 NORTH DAKOTA NEWS William Danforth a St. Paul contractor has begun the construction of a $20,000 sewer at Jamestown. Elmer Simonson, garage owner, was drowned while swimming in the Mouse River near Norma. Heart disease is blamed. Dr. E. B. Craighead, former president of the University of Montana, has been chosen first commissioner of education of North Dakota. John Williams, forty years old, was swimming in a small stream near Garrison, demonstrating swimming strokes, when he suddenly was seized by heart failure and died before aid could reach him. After a year of continuous service in the French trenches Fred Merriam of Park River was killed June 14. Mrs. John A. Harris was advised of her brother's death by the war department at Ottawa, Canada. With a bullet hole through his body, John Stluhka, a bachelor living a short distance from Wahpeton, was removed to a hospital. For five days he had been unattended at his home, unable to call for held or aid himself. Stluhka declares someone shot him. While her mother was engaged with household duties, Emma Hanson, eleven months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hanson of Kenmare, toddled away in play. Late in the evening Mrs. Hanson found her daughter's body in a small slough near their home. John Rowland, a Mountrail County farmer was found guilty of murder in the second degree at Williston for the slaying of Harry Walcott, twenty-year-old son of a neighboring farmer. Judge Fisk sentenced Rowland to twenty years imprisonment. The killing of Walcott was the culmination of a long-standing feud. Because he attempted to enforce the payment of a $1 debt with a loaded revolver, Rasmus Lesseth of Carpio was placed in jail. The charges were made by Marion Miller, also of Carpio who declared that Lesseth threatened him with death the first time he came from the house unless payment of the debt was forthcoming. Merit Kimball, former Fargo high school student, who was made a lieutenant in the Canadian army recently for personal bravery under fire, was killed June 7 "somewhere in France", according to word received at Fargo by his father, Porter Kimball. Lieutenant Kimball was a football and track star during his high school days. Grand Forks bank deposits increased 50 percent in a year, according to a statement prepared by local banks in compliance with the national call and made public. Deposits, the statement shows, total $5,48,024 as compared with $3,404,485 a year ago. In the same period the resources of the bank have increased from $4,619,002 to $6,572,520. Harry Busian, eighteen years old, drowned in a reservoir near Belfield when seized with cramps while bathing. His body was taken to Eyota, Minnesota for burial. One case of infantile paralysis has been reported near Mandan. The three-year-old son of John Campbell, a farmer living south of that city, succumbed to the disease a few days ago, it has just become known. While swimming in the Fargo college stadium with several companions John George, eighteen years old, got into deep water and was drowned. Barney Leonartz, Abercrombie was seized by cramps and drowned and his companion, Edward Bontieth, almost met a similar fate in attempting a rescue. Detectives employed by the Great Northern railroad admit responsibility for two shots fired at Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Komolke who were driving in their automobile near Minot. One shot hit the automobile. The detectives declare they believed the couple to be men for whom they were searching for robbery. Mr. and Mrs. Komolke are prominent Minot residents. LIGHTNING Lightning cannot be prevented from striking, but the damage done by its striking can be reduced. Within the last couple of weeks several farm buildings have been hit and several people killed by lightning. A man near Ross was killed as he was entering the door of his house. A house was struck near Ashley and destroyed. Near Drake another house was struck and all the occupants, while not injured seriously, were given a severe shaking up. At Bismarck lightning hit a depot. It killed a man near Glen Ullin while he was in a house. Numerous other places have been more or less damaged by it. A good many of these accidents could have been avoided if the buildings had been properly protected. The old style lightning rods were of little use but the kind that is now in use will not altogether cut out the danger but will greatly reduce it. Several farm buildings near Grand Forks have been equipped with these and have never been damaged while other buildings around have been destroyed. Every summer many cattle and horses are killed by lightning while in fenced pastures. Frequently a single flash of lightning has destroyed a whole herd of valuable animals. This also may be avoided as a rule. During a storm animals in a pasture will usually crowd into a corner near the fence. If lightning strikes the fence at any point the entire fence becomes charged with the deadly current and an animal standing near a wire furnishes a convenient means of establishing connection with the earth. The spark jumps across the short distance and the animal is killed. Buildings may be given very satisfactory protection by means of suitable rods properly fastened and extending well above the highest points and buried in the earth far enough to insure perfect contact under all conditions with moist earth. A good connection is made by extending a conductor of suitable size to the bottom of a well. Fences should be connected with moist earth by having at intervals of a few rods, stout wires twisted tightly to each fence wire and sunk deeply in the earth. When this is done the fence may be struck without danger to animals nearby as the current will follow the direct connection to the earth and there will be no tendency to jump. A few dollars spent in this way may save hundreds of dollars worth of valuable stock in a single storm. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Miss Selma Jahnke was a southbound passenger Tuesday. Mrs. Carl Thorsett went to Sarles last week for a visit with friends. Mrs. Dodge returned Wednesday from a visit with relatives in Minnesota. Chas. Jahnke left Monday enroute south and Dame Rumor says he will not return alone. Cliff Yeager and family left Tuesday for a sojourn among friends and relatives in Iowa. Miss Edith Mills arrived home Tuesday from an enjoyable visit with Cando friends. Will Guhlholz came home Tuesday after spending several days at Devils Lake Chautauqua. Mrs. Moore and daughter left Wednesday for a visit with the folks at Fairdale, her former home. The Kendig, Brindle, Lish and Tom Elsberry families were among those from Rock Lake who spent Sunday at Fish Lake. John Hyndman and family returned from their auto trip. They report good roads and a fine time. Rev. A. P. Plough, of Waterloo, Iowa is conducting special meetings at Ellison church this week with a large number in attendance. Bert Northrup and family left Thursday evening by auto for Bartlett, North Dakota, their former home. They expect to return again to Rock Lake about November 1. Miss Mabel Madean arrived Saturday for a visit at the Kendig home. The Shaffer sisters, Mabel, Grace, Louis, Dicky and Vivian left Thursday for a few days outing at Fish Lake where their father will join them later. Milt Eller departed Friday to resume his duties as mail clerk after having spent a few pleasant days with Rock Lake relatives. Aziel Elsberry went to Egeland Wednesday to take in the circus. He was accompanied by Beverly Berry who has been visiting here. The L. J. Berg family left Friday by auto for Devils Lake visiting with friends until Sunday and also taking in the "Birth of a Nation" movie. News was received here Wednesday of the marriage of Chas. Jahnke of this place and Miss Mary Wilkins of Thompson. We were unable to obtain the particulars but hope to have them next week. Rev. Beagarie and two little ones were Thursday visitors in our city. While here he announced that a meeting is to be held after church Sunday evening for the purpose of organizing a Farmers Club. Therefore all farmers are invited to attend. The various school boards of the county met in a sort of convention at Cando, last Wednesday to discuss ways, means, finances, etc., pertaining to their duties. Our district board were present and report gleaning many helpful pointers. Word has been received of the serious condition of Miss Lulu Rimel at the Devils Lake hospital, where she went last week for medical aid. Much sympathy is expressed by her many friends here. Mrs. Arthur Rimel is at her bedside. Members of the Chas. Devore household were very much alarmed last Tuesday on discovering that baby Evelyn had swallowed the contents of a bottle of turpentine which had accidentally been left within her reach, while some painting was being done. The doctor was immediately summoned and by administering an antidote succeeded in relieving the little one. We understand the baby is able to be about her play again, but it was a close call for her. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC - BIG SALE Owing to my failing health I am compelled to cut down my farming interests and am going to sell off my stock and machinery and rent my farm if I can find a suitable renter. I have a bunch of good young horses and cattle and would like to give the farmers of Towner County the benefit of good stock. I will sell: 25 head of horses and colts and 20 head of cows and young cattle and a lot of farm machinery, etc. This is a straight sale and my loss is your gain. Everything is going to be sold and I want you to come and take advantage of it. The crop prospect is good and now is the time to invest in stock. I have had a chance to sell this off in a lump but I would rather sell it at auction and give my farmer friends a chance to buy it. Don't forget the date, Saturday, July 29, 1916 at my farm one-half mile south of Olmstead and one-half mile east and one-half mile south of Egeland, commending at 11 o'clock. Hans Johnson, Owner S. E. Brittian, Auctioneer H. M. Disher, Clerk LOCAL NEWS P. P. Kessler was among those who went to Brandon to attend the fair. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tribble autoed to Rolla Wednesday last, returning the same day. Miss Ethel Lawler went to Brandon last Friday where she will visit with friends and relatives for some time. Mr. and Mrs. M. Lawler and daughter Nora went to Brandon Wednesday where they will attend the fair at that place. Mr. and Mrs. Barker and Mrs. Manning of Cartwright were evening guests at the D. A. Blackburn home last Saturday evening. Dad Wilson went to Dunseith the for part of the week where he will visit for some time at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Dillon. Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson were among the passengers to Devils Lake yesterday. Robt. McCauley went to Brandon Wednesday where he attended the fair at that place. Ye editor and wife took advantage of the excursion Sunday and spent the day in Devils Lake. Mrs. Harry Owens went to Devils Lake Thursday where she visited with friends during the day. Roxie Underwood came home from Devils Lake where she has been employed for some time. Father Tracy of Starkweather will conduct mass in Hansboro on Sunday, July 30 at 10:30 a. m. Barber Glassford is now the owner of a Metz run-about auto having purchased it at Rolla recently. Geo. Williams returned from St. Paul Wednesday evening from where he had accompanied a car of stock. Chris Paetow returned from Glentana, Montana Wednesday evening where he has been for the past month. The Royal Neighbors met at the home of Mrs. Walter Gailfus Thursday, the members making the trip by auto. Miss Mary Dick of Cando came up Wednesday evening and is a guest at the Jas. Brown farm home. A number from this place went to Devils Lake last Sunday on the excursion train and spent the day at the Chautauqua. Wm. Wilson is building an addition to his house on the farm and when completed will have a more desirable abode. Do not forget that Clarence Oland, the famous violinist will appear at Grimes' Hall Saturday night, July 22. Be sure and hear him. A number of the citizens from this place autoed to Perth Wednesday evening to witness the ball game between the All Nations and the Perth teams. The editor enjoyed a very pleasant visit from his aunt, Mrs. W. A. Pitts of Towner, North Dakota this week. She departed for her home Thursday morning. G. A. Olson took advantage of the excursion on the Farmers Line last Sunday and visited at Starkweather, returning home Monday evening. The Misses Amy and Celia Olson returned home from Starkweather Wednesday evening after a short visit with friends and relatives. A. M. Blackburn and wife autoed over from Winnipeg last Saturday and made a short visit at the D. A. Blackburn home at this place. They returned to Winnipeg Sunday. Prof. Horricks reports that he will put on another concert the last of September or the first of October as yet he is undecided as to the exact date, but announcements will appear in due time. F. H. Murdick returned Wednesday evening from Glentana, Montana where he had shipped a car of horses some time ago. Frank reports the crops in that section most promising. Clarence W. Oland, Violinist, Cartoonist and Swiss Bell Ringer will appear at Grimes' Hall next Saturday, July 22 under the auspices of the M. E. Ladies Aid. From eastern press reports the ladies are very fortunate in securing Mr. Oland to entertain at this place. The Swiss Bell Ringing is something out of the ordinary and we do not hear them often and everyone who is a lover of music should not fail to attend. The price of admission will be 25 and 15 cents. Come out and hear him, you will not regret it. Jas. Blackorby was a business visitor at Rolla last Monday. About half of the population of Hansboro were at Fish Lake last Sunday enjoying the trees and water. J. D. Leftwich and Miss Stella Brown autoed to Cando Tuesday evening returning Wednesday evening. Mrs. Robt. Lloyd and son Ransom went to Devils Lake Tuesday morning where they visited with friends and relatives. The Misses Margaret Higgins and Lucy Cochburn of Webster were the guests of Miss Thurza Brown Tuesday evening. They were enroute to Sarles. D. B. McDonald, Chas. Brown and J. R. Wills autoed to Cando on business matters Wednesday returning via Perth and attending the ball game between the All Nations and the Perth teams. G. B. Lawrence celebrated his 79th birthday last Tuesday. Mr. Lawrence is one of the pioneers of this section having come here over thirty years ago. He is also a veteran of the Civil War. We are glad to state that he is enjoying the best of health at this time and also hope that it will continue for years to come. Newspapers all over the country are full of accounts of the spread of infantile paralysis. Actually the number of cases is small, but they are distributed over the entire continent and no community is exempt from the danger. The true nature of the disease is only imperfectly understood and methods of dealing with it are still in the experimental stage. The one thing on which all authorities are agreed is that good sanitation and the observance of the ordinary rules of health affords the best possible protection. Whatever other measures are adopted we should clean up and keep clean. This is always good practice and with the very real danger that every community faces just now it becomes imperative. Waste matter should not be allowed to accumulate anywhere. Weeds should be kept down, manure should be removed, and kitchen refuse should be disposed of immediately in order that there may be no place for the propagation of disease germs or for the breeding of flies which carry them from place to place. The observance of these and similar precaution may prevent an epidemic in our community. In any event it will pay, because it will improve the general health. It is always worth while, and never more so than during this present summer. Conductor E. Brown, aged fifty-four, a quarter century employed by the Northern Pacific was murdered between Glendive and Billings, Montana. He was in charge of Northern Pacific train No. 4 and a drunken man picked a fight when Brown collected the tickets. Later the man walked up behind Brown as he was seated checking up receipts and struck him a terrific blow on the head. The conductor sank to the floor and died instantly. The slayer was seized by passenger and delivered to officers at Glendive. Brown's body was brought to Mandan and burial took place from the home of his only daughter, Mrs. Hurley Malone. Mrs. Martha Olson died at the age of ninety years at the E. C. Wangred farm in Black Loam Township, near Litchville, where she had made her home since 1889, when she came to this country. Deceased was born in Solor, Norway. Her husband died before he came to this country. She was the mother of ten children, of whom five are living. July 28, 1916 NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Before Volbra Lee's body was washed ashore at Devils Lake relatives did not know she had been drowned. The girl lost her life five days previously while bathing on the beach near the cottage of her relatives where she was visiting. They believed she had returned to her home. Before many frightened spectators J. Garnet Campbell of West Concord, Minnesota was severely injured when attacked by a mad bull at the state fairgrounds in Fargo. Campbell was working in the swine pavilion when the animal rushed on him. Bystanders went to the rescue and finally beat off the animal. John S. Johnson and Hugh Henry were killed and James Anderson was stunned when lightning struck the barn in which they had taken refuge from a severe electrical and rain storm near Kensal. All three were prominent in that section. Johnson was a candidate for sheriff of Foster County and Henry was a farmer. Worried by stories he believed were being circulated by neighbors, Gilbert Hefta, twenty-two years old, shot and killed himself at his home near Portland. Declaring he has always been fearful of the number "seven" W. H. Williams filed suit for divorce in district court at Grand Forks. Williams declares he married his wife with the knowledge that she had been married once before. Later, however, he found he was husband number seven, he says. Fifteen thousand bushels of grain was destroyed by fire that leveled the Minnekosa elevator at Karlsruhe, northwest of New Rockford. The elevator, owned by H. T. Manning, was hit by lightning and burned to the ground. It had a capacity of 25,000 bushels and there were 15,000 bushels of grain in it at the time. Leaving a steep grade between Reeder and Gascoyne on the Yellowstone trail, an automobile driven by A. S. Vaughn, his wife and one daughter beneath. Two younger daughters brought a relief party, which rescued the others. None was injured seriously. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS ALICE NELSON PAGE DIES AT GRAND FORKS Grand Forks, North Dakota, July 22 - Mrs. Alice Nelson Page, age 39, died at 2:15 o'clock this morning at her home, 417 South Sixth Street. Hemorrhage of the brain was the cause of her death. She was taken sick Friday afternoon and grew steadily worse, death coming during the early hours of the morning. Her only son, Cyril Page, a member of the machine gun company, First North Dakota Infantry, has been notified. Whether or not he will be able to attend the funeral services is uncertain as the regiment is leaving today for the Mexican border. No arrangements for the funeral will be made until it is found whether or not he will be able to be present. Mrs. Page was among the most prominent women in this section of the state. She was born at Larimore and the Red River Valley had always been her home. For several years she was society editor of the Grand Forks Herald and later she established the Page Printerie. Her sudden illness and death will come as a great shock to her many friends, as up to Friday she had apparently been in excellent health. Besides her son, her father, John Nelson resided with her in this city. She is also survived by four brothers. NORTH DAKOTA MILITIA TO BORDER Bismarck, July 22 - Orders to entrain for Mercedes, Texas, were received today at Camp Lincoln. No definite time was set, Colonel Fraine and Adjutant General Tharalson being given discretion. Plans were to move the first two battalions Saturday and the Third Saturday night or Sunday. The latter battalion will remain to police the camp and see that it is left in good condition. The case of measles will be left at home. All danger of spread of the disease is past. Orders to entrain came unexpectedly. Arrangements had been completed for moving the regiment on July 26, although the orders did not urge haste, it is evident, declare regimental officers, that the boys are needed down at the border. The camp of the First North Dakota will be within six miles of the Rio Grande and 65 miles from San Antonio, Texas. All the boys were in jubilant mood. The published report in the morning that departure was only a matter of a few days put them in a happy frame of mind. Yesterday noon they had received a shock when a rumor was circulated that the Pullman porters had been sent home on No. 4 and the cars would follow soon empty. But the cup of joy was filled to overflowing when the news was passed around that orders had been received to entrain and that the time of leaving was a matter only for the national guard officials to decide. The soldiers have not been saving much but the fear that they would not be ordered south has been almost universal during the last five days. The published explanation of the departure having been delayed by the measles was the first intimation that orders had been received but had been held in abeyance until the danger of a measles epidemic had passed. No definite decision has been reached regarding the recruiting of a new regiment to be stationed at Fort Lincoln. If the equipment can be secured from the war department it will doubtless he reached at once. North Dakota under the militia bill must raise three regiments but she has five years within which to do so. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Miss Selma Jahnke returned home Thursday. T. F. Kreiger left last week for a vacation at Bemidji, Minnesota. Jack Brooks of Hansboro was a Rock Lake caller Tuesday. Alvin Booth spent last Friday at the farm home of Percy Dodge. Florence Koschnick is visiting with her cousins, the Hronesh girls. The Brindle family enjoyed an outing at Gordon Lake last Thursday. Mrs. Hronesh and two children are visiting at the Koschnick home near Rolla. Jas. Dougherty arrived last week to act as assistant cashier in the new State Bank. Miss Opal Tribble came down from Hansboro last Saturday for a visit with relatives here. The frequent arrival of the weed and grass burner gives our little burg quite a lively tone. The L. W. Meyers family have moved into the house recently vacated by Northrups. Miss Lois Blankenship spent from Saturday until Monday last at her home in Devils Lake. Harry Lichty no longer ranks with the bachelors. Mrs. Lichty having returned last week. Miss Lona Rimel is home again after spending a pleasant week with friends at Devils Lake. There was another dance given at Jake Cherry's Tuesday night with the usual crowd in attendance. Mrs. Jake Cherry and Jack White met with an auto collision while enroute to Fish Lake last Sunday in which both machines were damaged. A band of gypsy horse traders and fortune tellers were encamped on the outskirts of our town Thursday night. Mrs. A. W. Rimel and Miss Lulu returned Saturday from the Devils Lake hospital where they went for medical aid. The State Fair opened at Grand Forks, July 25. Among those in attendance from here are Claude and Fred Lindsay and Dan Mooney. Mrs. Hazel Mooney and children left Monday for their home at Hugenden, Alberta, Canada, after several weeks visit with relatives here. Several "bunches" of Rock Lakers spent last Sunday at Fish Lake. The waters of the lake are not reported as enjoyable this year as other years, however because of so many fish having died therein. Rev. Beagarie led his Boy Scouts on a hike last Friday, when they pitched their tents, true Scout fashion and remained in camp overnight. They returned the next morning reporting a fine time. Roy Brandenburg, living east of Rock Lake, accompanied his wife to her parents home in Illinois leaving last Thursday. Mrs. Brandenberg's health is very poor and it is hoped a visit to the old home may better it. LOCAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Blackburn and family will leave tomorrow for Plaza where they will hold down their claim which Mr. Blackburn drew on the Berthold reservation. Mr. Blackburn will make frequent trips to Hansboro during their residence at that place. They will be missed greatly from our midst. G. H. McLean and wife arrived from Sarles last Monday and have taken up their residence in the John Pound house which Mr. McLean purchased some time ago. Mr. McLean will have charge of the McLean Grain Co. elevator at this point which has recently been organized. Mr. and Mrs. McLean are what we might call "newlyweds" they having been married recently and are a very popular young couple of Sarles. Mrs. McLean was formerly one of the school teachers at that place. We extend a very cordial welcome to this young couple to our city and trust that their residence here will be most enjoyable. Mrs. F. J. Oliver is assisting in the News office this week. C. W. Conroy of Sarles was a business visitor in this city Thursday evening. Geo. Brown of Rock Lake was among the callers in this city Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Gibbons of St. John were callers in our city a few hours Sunday. Mrs. T. Thompson and Steve Williams spent a few days at Fish Lake this week. T. E. McMillen came up from Fillmore Saturday evening and visited with friends until Monday. Percy Cowan went to Brandon last week where he is visiting with his brother James of that place. Blaine McAneney of Rock Lake was a caller in this city last Saturday evening. M. F. Grimes went to Grand Forks Monday where he will take in the fair at that place. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hammerly of Cando were in our city Sunday returning home in the evening. C. E. Blackorby and son Edward were passengers of Devils Lake Monday returning Tuesday evening. The Picton Social Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Andrew McMaster Thursday afternoon august 3. Mrs. G. A. Olson returned from Starkweather Saturday after a short visit with friends and relatives. Miss Lela Briggs of Rock Lake was a guest of the Misses Opal and Grace Tribble a few days the past week. Mrs. Jackson and children of Grand Forks are expected to arrive tonight for a short visit at the home of Mrs. Robt. Lloyd. The Misses Ruth Disher and Gladys Blackburn were among the passengers to Devils Lake Monday. They returned the same evening. Mrs. Ray Holman of Devils Lake arrived Tuesday evening and is visiting at the home of her sister Mrs. Clint Holman of this place. Jas. Brown was among the passengers to Devils Lake Monday, attending business matters and returning home Tuesday evening. Parnell Evenson arrived from Northwood, North Dakota last week and is visiting at the home of his sister Mrs. E. M. Fessenden of this place. Miss Karoline Roth arrived from Moosehorn, Manitoba, Canada Wednesday and is visiting at the home of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. August Miller. Mrs. Laing is having her residence improved by raising the roof on the west wing and other parts which will add greatly to its appearance. The Misses Jennie Garey and Lucy Lawler returned home from Brandon, Manitoba, Canada where they have been visiting friends and relatives for the past two months. Frances Brown who has been visiting at the home of his mother Mrs. John Brown of this place returned to Pilot Mound Wednesday where he is employed in a bank. C. J. Berg was over from Perth delivering a new Ford run-about to John Reese Monday. Mr. Berg states that he has sold in the neighborhood of forty-five in this county this season. A number of the farmers in this vicinity report considerable black rust in the wheat. It is expected that with the weather conditions favorable the rust will not do a great deal of damage. Mrs. Jennie C. Koop and Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Converse of Shaffer, North Dakota arrived last Tuesday evening and are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Blackorby. Mrs. Blackorby's father, Mr. S. A. Converse arrived Wednesday evening from Cresco, Iowa and will visit for some time. The parties from Schaffer made the trip by auto and report a very pleasant trip. Ross Tribble, nephew of Chas. Tribble, arrived from Berzil, Indiana last Friday and will remain for some time. Miss Opal Tribble went to Rock Lake last Saturday where she spent several days visiting with friends. She returned home Wednesday evening. Will McKee brother to engineer McKee of the Farmers Line, came up from Devils Lake last Saturday and spent Sunday in this city and at Fish Lake. He returned home Monday morning. Photographer Klier will be in Hansboro tomorrow with a big tent prepared to take photos of all kinds. If you want a good picture of yourself or family do not fail to give him a call. All work guaranteed. G. A. Oldson and L. P. McAneney went to Grand Forks last Monday to attend the fair and endeavor to get two or three Buick automobiles. Mr. McAneney also went to points in Minnesota where he attended to business matters. Miss Mary Dick who has been visiting at the home of the Brown girls for the past two weeks returned to her home at Cando Wednesday. Chas. and Stella Brown and Mrs. Earl accompanied her, making the trip by auto. Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Wehrly and family and Mrs. York came over from Perth last Sunday and visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stahl. Mr. and Mrs. Wehrly returned home the same day. Mrs. York remaining, she being a sister of Mrs. Stahl. Mrs. Sam McMillen of Hull, Quebec, Canada and Mrs. Warren Robinson of Edgar, Nebraska arrived last Friday and visited at the home of their brother Wm. James of this place. During their stay Mr. James took them in his auto to several points in Canada. The A. B. C. Girls held a very entertaining meeting at the Jas. Brown home last Tuesday in honor of Miss Mary Dick who has been visiting here for some time. Ice cream and cake was served and those who attended report a very enjoyable time. Miss Harbaugh of Perth, came over last Saturday and got her piano which she had brought here during the term of school at this place. Miss Harbaugh states that she has accepted a position in the Carter, Montana schools and will leave for there in the near future.