Towner County, ND, Hansboro News published between January 1, 1917 and February 28, 1917 ************************************************************************ 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 January 1, 1917 and February 28, 1917. 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 January 5, 1917 NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Fargo - The prizes have just been awarded the winners in the fifth annual North Dakota Boys' Acre Yield Corn contest conducted by the Extension Department of the North Dakota Agricultural College. Arthur Granlund of De Lamere wins the sweepstakes prize of $50 on a yield of 103 1/3 bushels of mature corn on an acre. Last year he stood second. The state was divided into two sections. In the northern section Clarence Knudson of Manvel secured a yield of 74 bushels, which brings him the first prize of $35. A study of the methods used by the prize winners shows that they used well selected and tested home-grown seed corn or seed from a nearby county, that they planted it early - the average date was May 23 - on well prepared land and gave it good cultivation. Most of the boys manured the land. Arthur Granlund manured his land the year before and then top dressed it with well rotted manure. The boys have demonstrated the corn growing possibilities of the state and more than that they have demonstrated how good yields of corn can be produced. Langdon - State Senator Henry McLean of Cavalier County will introduce a bill in the coming session of the state legislature, proposing the compulsory rotation of farm crops. After January 1, 1919, under the proposed law, it would be made unlawful to plant the same grain on a piece of land more than two years successively. It also provides that once in every six years, the land owner must plant some crop that requires constant tilling, such as corn, or use the land for pasturage. The senator proposes to assess 10 cents an acre against the farmer who violates the law. Mandan - By the division of Morton County and the creation of the new county of Grant, Morton has only 140 schools, 131 schools being in the new county of Grant. Consolidation of rural schools, County Superintendent E. Lorin says, will find great favor during the coming year and he expects many rural districts to join hands in the construction and maintenance of a single centralized school Steele - Half starved and with both feet and his face frozen, Leon Mash, wanted for shooting and killing Clarence Hicks in the latter's cabin 14 miles northwest of Robinson, surrendered to sheriff A. T. Price of Steele. He had been traveling at night and sleeping in straw stacks during the days and had wandered as far east as Carrington. FORTY-SIX WOMEN DIE AS CANADIAN ASYLUM IS BURNED Montreal, January 2 - Forty-six women were burned to death in a fire that destroyed St. Ferdinand de Halifax asylum at St. Ferdinand de Halifax, Megantic County, Quebec, according to a report received here. Patients of the asylum, of whom there were 180, were all women. St. Ferdinand de Halifax is in an almost inaccessible section of the province and communications are poor. Meager reports obtained from available sources give no intimation of the cause of the fire which started while the inmates were asleep and apparently spread rapidly. Reports described the scenes attending the fire as horrifying. The inmates of the asylum were uncontrollable and many of them were said to have leaped from high windows. Others in bewilderment crouched in terror near the windows until the flames caught them. One of the sisters met death in an effort to rescue several of the unfortunate girls who were trapped by the flames. Owing to the intensely cold weather the mercury registering 20 below zero, the water in the hydrants about the building was frozen and little could be done to stay the progress of the flames. According to advices received here many of the girls who fled from the scene were located by villagers who took them to their homes. Thirty girls who were students at a convent adjoining the asylum, which also was burned, are said to have had narrow escapes. The property damages is estimated at $200,000. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Dr. Balfour was passenger to Devils Lake Monday. Ed Hoff came up from Crocus Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Elphinstone returned Wednesday from a visit with relatives at Cando. A jolly sleigh-load of young folks spent a pleasant time at the Sibley home Sunday afternoon. The O. P. Briggs family are now domiciled in the house recently vacated by Edleo Rimel. Grandpa Blankenship returned to Devils Lake Friday having spent the holidays at the Kennedy home. Dora Elsberry arrived from Devils Lake last Thursday and is spending her vacation with the home folks. The Misses Grace and Mabel Shaffer have been spending the past two weeks in our village. Miss Velma Murdick came down from Hansboro Friday to take in the dance being a guest at the McAneney home. Mrs. D. I. Brindle went to Egeland Monday to attend a "butchering bee" given at the home of her sister Mrs. Thomas. Joe Hronesh moved his family into the Robinson house last Friday which was moved to town some time ago. The Misses Edith, Ruth and Mildred Mills returned Wednesday from Cando where they spent several days visiting friends. The auto garage belonging to Edley Rimel was skidded out to the farm of the above-named Wednesday. E. F. Elsberry accompanied his daughter Beatrice to Devils Lake where the latter received treatment for nasal trouble. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jahnke returned Wednesday from Thompson where they spent a few days at the home of Mrs. Jahnke's parents. A number of boys and girls spent a pleasant evening at the home of the Misses Nellie and Flossie Rice Wednesday. Cards have been received from Mr. Jennings by his pupils here informing them that he has reached his home at Austin, Minnesota and hoping that the prosperous and happy New Year which had had ordered for them all reached them safely. A very pleasant evening was enjoyed by all attending the dance in the Rock Lake hall Friday last. Mr. Joseph and Miss Maurer of the Joseph orchestra accompanied by Mr. Tribble of Hansboro furnished the music. Though the crowd was rather small the dancers were never the less merry. Supper was served at the mills' restaurant. A surprise party was given at the Jake Walder farm home Wednesday evening in honor of the birthday of Miss Katie Walder who arrived some time ago from Montana and is visiting at the home of her uncle. A merry sleigh load of about 15 young folks from Rock Lake were the guests, and the evening was spent very pleasantly with games and refreshments. LOCAL NEWS Carl Olson went to Devils Lake Wednesday where he is having dental work done. R. P. Kessler returned from Minnesota points where he visited with friends and relatives, last Thursday. His brother, M. J. who accompanied him is expected home tomorrow. John E. Knight returned yesterday from the Canadian Northwest where he has been for the past several months. John says it's fine but a "thunder of a big country. " Miss Lulu Strawn went to Devils Lake Thursday to have dental work done. The Misses Alberta and Nellie Weeden were among the passengers to Devils Lake last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McLean returned from their holiday visit in Minnesota and Wisconsin last Saturday. The Misses Gladys Blackburn and Laura Kellogg went to Devils Lake Tuesday where they had dental work attended. Mrs. M. Lawler, son and daughter Johnnie and Nora returned from Atlee, Alberta, Canada, Monday where they spent a short time visiting with friends and relatives. The M. E. Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs. Herman Hoerer last Wednesday and a very pleasant meeting was held. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Old next Wednesday. Jennie Garey returned from Devils Lake last Monday where she had accompanied her mother who was taken to the hospital at that place, at this writing we are glad to report that Mrs. Garey is somewhat improved. Mrs. Wm. Maughan spent a few days last week visiting with her parents near Rolla. Mrs. E. E. McDougall spent last Friday and Saturday at Devils Lake. Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Thomas returned from Cando last Thursday where they spent the holidays. D. B. McDonald went to Cando yesterday to attend business matters. He is expected home tomorrow. Geo. Williams returned home from Devils Lake last Wednesday and expects to leave for Spokane in the near future. Miss Anderson, sister of the Anderson Bros. of this place, is spending her holiday vacation visiting here. Miss Myrtle Weeden returned to Carpio last Tuesday where she holds a position in the Carpio schools. She spent her holiday vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Weeden of this place. J. J. McCanna and D. F. McLaughlin of Cando came up last Wednesday and attended a meeting of the directors of the Bank of Hansboro. They drove from here to Sarles where they attended other business matters. The regular meeting of the Whist Club was held at the Grimes Hall last Wednesday evening and the prizes were won by Miss Jennie Garey and Oscar Anderson. The next meeting will be held Wednesday evening January 17. Chas. Tribble went to Rock Lake last Friday where he assisted with the Josephs' orchestra which furnished music for a dance at that place. The Misses Velma Murdick and Grace Tribble returned to the Mayville Normal last Tuesday after spending the holidays with their parents at this place. Melvin Olson returned to Grand Forks last Tuesday where he is attending the State University, after spending his holiday vacation with his parents at this place. Clinton McDougall arrived from Seattle last Monday and is visiting at the home of his brother, E. E. McDougall of this place. Mr. McDougall is enroute to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania where he has accepted a position with the Westinghouse Company. January 12, 1917 NORTH DAKOTA NEWS New Salem - John Clow, aged 43 of this place, died in one of Bismarck's hospitals from a fracture of the neck. Mr. Clow was digging a well and was down several feet in the ground when a calf jumped into the hole, landing on his neck. He was taken to the hospital and every effort was made to save his life. Other members of the family were driving a bunch of calves into the barn when one broke away and landed in the well. Dawson - N. Lewis, owner and operator of the Dawson creamery was terribly mangled and instantly killed by a Northern Pacific train about four miles west of Dawson. Lewis, who was deaf, stepped off the track, then back again immediately, in the path of the speeding train. He was well known in Kidder County. Valley City - Victor Snyder, charged with the murder of William Larsman near Kathryn last November, was found not guilty by a jury in the district court after eight hours' deliberation. FIRE PANIC IS PREVENTED BY COOL-HEADED RECTOR Racine, January 9 - A $20,000 to $25,000 fire loss resulted when the Bethania Danish Lutheran church was totally destroyed by flames that broke out in the boiler room. The Rev. K. C. Bodholt was in the midst of his sermon when smoke began to come through the floor. Owing to the presence of mind of the rector there were no injuries sustained by any of the members of the congregation, there being only about 200 present. Shortly after the building had been cleared of the congregation it became a mass of flames. BUFFALO BILL'S END IS NEAR Denver, January 9 - Colonel William F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) continues in a serious condition, his physician, Dr. J. H. East, announces. The colonel made the railroad journey from Glenwood Springs better than had been expected but later developments brought nothing to give Colonel Cody's relatives hope of recovery. The colonel's wife and daughter are hurrying here from the family home in Cody, Wyoming. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Dave Brindle was a passenger to Olmstead Monday last. Joe Solomon was a passenger from Devils Lake Friday. E. F. Elsberry and daughter Beatrice returned from Devils Lake Friday. Several townsmen from Hansboro attended the Chicago Store auction in our village Wednesday. Dr. Balfour spent a few days at Devils Lake last week, returning by team from Perth Saturday night. Miss Bertha Birkman was a passenger to Devils Lake Thursday being joined at Egeland by her sister, Miss Gusta. Russell Kennedy and Crosby Mateer left Monday for Fargo where they will enter the Inter-State Business College. Mrs. Jeff Rardon and daughter Averil returned Monday from a several weeks visit with relatives in Minnesota. Miss Lona Rimel returned to her duties at Hansboro Saturday after having spent a delightful vacation with her parents and relatives here. Miss Iva Grossnickle resumed her position as teacher of Brumbaugh school Monday after having been laid up for several weeks with a broken ankle. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Stevens left Tuesday, Mrs. Stevens stopping with her parents at Egeland, while Mr. Stevens went on to consult a specialist in regard to his hearing which seems to be seriously affected. We hope he will find relief. Some very creditable work has recently been turned out by Photographer Thorsett in the views taken by him of the faculty (janitor Lines of course included), high school and seventh and eighth grades. They will make pleasing souvenirs in the years to come. Every lover of nature will be glad to know that at last the greatest of the California big trees are safe at least from the ax and probably fire. By the gift of $20,000 the National Geographic Society has enabled the government to take over the Giant Forest, a table-land about two miles in diameter in the heart of the Sequoia National Park. The tract includes the largest trees in the world one of them 36 1/2 feet through at the base and 279 feet high. The Herman and Walter Rimel families and the several relatives accompanying them, left last week for their homes in Montana after participating in the celebration of the Golden Wedding anniversary at the G. W. Rimel home in our village and also enjoying the holidays with their host of kinfolk here. They take with them pleasant memories as this was a never to be forgotten event among the Rimels present especially to the honored parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Rimel. School was resumed Monday after a holiday vacation of two weeks which we hope has been beneficial to both teachers and pupils. Prof. Duffy, of Minnesota is the new principal who succeeds Mr. Jennings the latter being forced to resign because of ill health. Miss Hummel of Minnesota is high school assistant and Miss Hussey of this state has taken charge of the seventh grade. We trust there will be hearty cooperation between teachers, pupils and patrons and that the remaining months may prove profitable ones. LOCAL NEWS Geo. Brown of Rock Lake was a professional caller in this city Wednesday. Geo. Wilson was a business visitor at Rock Lake Wednesday and Thursday. Carl Thorsett of Rock Lake was in this city the latter part of this week attending business matters. T. J. Clifford of St. John drove over last Saturday evening and attended business matters in this city. J. L. Gibbons of St. John drove over last Tuesday and attended business matters here, returning home Wednesday morning. Miss Della Baarstad returned from Nome yesterday where she spent the holidays with her parents at that place. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lymburn left Wednesday for Devils Lake where they will be joined by Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Olson and from there they will go to the Hot Springs for a month. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Olson and daughter Ruth left yesterday for Hot Springs, Arkansas where they will spend the next month or six week. We must say that we sure envy Mr. and Mrs. Olson this vacation. Miss Jennette Myers of the Devils Lake General Hospital arrived yesterday to care for Mrs. C. E. Blackorby who is quite ill at this writing. We trust that with the good care of Miss Myers, Mrs. Blackorby will soon be able to be out and fully recovered. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Coon, of Monticello, Iowa, January 2, 1917, a baby boy. Mrs. Coon will be remembered as Miss Ruth Converse and who has spent two summer visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. C. E. Blackorby and has a number of friends here and at Cando. Last week while a Mr. Taylor from across the border was driving home from a visit in this city on business matters, when a short ways past the John E. Knight farm one of the horses dropped dead in the road and it was necessary for him to borrow another horse from A. C. Anderson in order to continue his trip homeward. What caused the animals death is unknown to Mr. Taylor as it showed no symptoms whatever. The County Commissioners ended a very important session Wednesday. Among the important business that came before the Board was the designation of the official papers and the Bisbee Gazette, Hansboro News and Cando Herald were selected to print all county proceedings. We thank the Board for the selection of the News and will do our best to give value received. With this issue of the News, we pass another year and with the next issue begin upon the eighth year. While the management of the news will soon be turned over to other hands we hope that our patrons will show as loyal support as has been shown us during the past two years we have had charge. Last Wednesday night the I. O. O. F. Lodge at Rock Lake admitted three new members, Chas. Jahnke, Mark Grove and the writer being among the three. District Deputy Grand Master Helgren of Devils Lake was in attendance and a large number of the members turned out to assist in the initiatory work. Mr. Helgren gave a very interesting address to the Lodge and said that Rock Lake has the best lodge in his district and is second largest in membership, there being 81 members. This speaks well for the little city of Rock Lake and it is expected that the membership will soon reach the 100 mark. MARRIED A quiet wedding occurred on New Years day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Smith, 7005-30 Ave. S. E., Portland, Oregon when Boyd S. Sampson of Elsberry, North Dakota and Miss Helia Week of this city were united in marriage, the Rev. Herbert F. White of the Third United Brethren Church officiating. Only a few of the immediate family and relatives were present. Mr. Sampson has been on the coast for about a year employed as a gasoline engineer. Miss Week has taught school in Oregon for the past three years. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served by the hostess, Mrs. Smith, who is an aunt of the groom. The happy couple departed on the evening train for an extended wedding journey and will be at home in Elsberry, North Dakota after March 1. January 19, 1917 NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Fargo - Because John Armstrong left no heirs and died without leaving a will, his estate has reverted to the state. This, which consisted of $8,209 in cash, several shares of stock, a watch, two rings and an Elk tooth has been turned over to the state treasury. Armstrong died about three years ago. He conducted the first dairy lunch in Fargo. When he died it was found that he had no relatives and he left no will. The final act of the probating of his estate was turning it over to the state. This is said to be the first time in the history of the state that personal property has been received from an estate. Kenneth Wood of Arvilla produced a litter of 12 pigs that in 208 days weighed 2,673 pounds. This gives him first place in the Pork Production contest and the $50 prize. Last year Kenneth stood second. The feeds that he used to produce this gain in so short a time were principally barley, skim milk and pasture with a little corn and screenings. Miss Edith Penno of Grafton used the same feeds, except that she used 310 pounds of shorts in place of the corn. The litter she fed in this way won second place, total weight, 2,078 pounds, 229 days old. The feeds used can be produced on any North Dakota farm. Skim mile and pasture were used by all of the contestants with the best records. They also fed some grain which was in most cases barley, oats, corn or screenings. The contest closed November 20, when the pigs were weighed by a county agent or some representative of the experiment station of the State Agricultural College. Most of the pigs were farrowed in April. Fargo - There is a strange coincidence in the trend of events which mark the "passing of the West" in the fact that the death of buffalo Bill and the breaking up of the famous Dalrymple "bonanza" farm in North Dakota should be announced almost on the same day. William Dalrymple, Minneapolis grain dealer and son of the late Oliver Dalrymple, who was the original owner of the farm, said the old ranch would be cut in small farms next summer and placed on the market probably as a colonization project. The famous farm was bought by the elder Dalrymple in 1875. He conceived the idea there were great possibilities in North Dakota, where it was believed at that time wheat growing was impossible. His investigation led him to think otherwise and he succeeded in interesting Eastern capital with the result that about 70,000 acres were bought in Cass and Traill Counties. Thirty thousand acres were kept under the plow and in the early days sowed entirely to wheat. Harvests were so large the farm had its own elevators and the Dalrymple "bonanza" ranch became known throughout the world. Later the partnership was split and the Dalrymples retained 22,000 acres as their share of the holdings. This is the land which is to be disposed of next summer. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES A social "hop" was enjoyed by the young folks at the Leonard home last Saturday evening. Auctioneer Gordon who had charge of the auction sale at the Chicago Store having completed his work with the final sale Tuesday night, departed for his home in Minneapolis Wednesday. We were in error in stating in a recent issue that "Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jahnke had returned". Chas. returned alone last week leaving Mrs. Jahnke to visit a while longer. She returned Monday accompanied by Miss Mollie See of Webster, who came up for Tuesday night's dance. The sounding of the fire alarm aroused our citizens Wednesday morning when the auto garage south of the depot was discovered to be in flames. The fire was caused by the explosion of a gasoline torch, which scattered the flames so that by the time the alarm could be given resistance was useless. Two automobiles belonging to Dave Brindle and another belonging to Art Booth were completely consumed by the fire, while that of Jack White was damaged to considerable extent. The car belonging to Geo. Shireman was the only one saved out of the five. A new composition, mineral ice, is becoming very popular for skating rinks and for games played on ice. It has been thoroughly tested and declared good by professional skaters. It has been received with special interest with special interest in California. It comes as a liquid and is poured over the surface and dries in 24 hours. It then resembles natural ice in smoothness; the exception that it is not cold, does not melt nor will it cut under sharp skates. It is cheap to install and costs almost nothing to maintain. It is said that it can be laid over floors without injuring them and can be easily removed. LOCAL NEWS M. J. Kessler was a passenger to Devils Lake Friday. We are glad to report that Mrs. C. E. Blackorby is greatly improved from her recent illness. Dad Wilson and Mr. Celley left last Tuesday for eastern points, Dad going to Illinois and Mr. Celley to Florida. J. H. Brooks and daughter, Louise, went to Fargo last Monday where Miss Louis will attend the Dakota Business College. Mr. Brooks returned home today. Mrs. Anton Miller returned from Rugby Thursday where she has been confined at the hospital. We are glad to report vast improvement in her health. W. H. Glassford left last Tuesday for Detroit, Michigan where he will spend the next two months visiting with his parents at that place. During his absence Al Crouse has charge of the barber shop. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brown left Wednesday for Winnipeg where they will visit for a short time with friends and relatives. Mrs. Herman Miller went to Rugby last Monday for medical treatment for a chronic ailment. She returned home yesterday. D. A. Blackburn returned today from his claim in the western part of the state where he has spent the last three weeks. Walter Gilbert who has been employed by the D. A. Blackburn Co. for the past several months left last Saturday to take a course in pharmacy at Fargo. Mr. and Mrs. Emery Amiss were passengers to Devils Lake Tuesday where Mrs. Amiss had dental work attended. They returned home Thursday. Geo. Williams left Monday last for Devils Lake where he will join the Great Northern ice gang and go to Spokane where the outfit will put up ice. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Percy Cowan on Monday, January 15, 1917, a girl. NOTICE FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the School Board of Picton School District No. 6, Towner County, North Dakota will receive bids up to 1 o'clock p. m., Tuesday, February 6, 1917 for the furnishing of teams and drivers to convey the children of the following named residents, or known as such places or farms since occupied by former owners, to and from the Picton school for the school year of 1917 and beginning April 2, 1917. Route No. 1: Joseph Agarand, Geo. Hoff, R. P. Kessler, W. B. Underwood, H. Lenz, Herman Hoerer, then to school house. Route No. 2: H. B. Leslie, Harry Fernyhough, August Hendrickson, J. O. Fernyhough, G. Hikkila, Louis Tourcotte, and then to school house. Route No. 3: George Southerland, Hector Gilbert, Leon Allard, James Jarveth, Emmit Watts, then to school house. Route No. 4: Samuel Sommerson, Andrew McMaster, Hugo Gailfus, W. H. James, James Maloney, then to school house. Route No. 5: James O'Donnell, Mr. Antilla, James Atkinson, Jacob Hill Farm, Wm. J. Galbraith, then to school house. Drivers will be required to carry any additional children coming into their respective routes. Drivers will be required to furnish bonds in the sum of $200. 00 for the faithful fulfillment of their contracts. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. By order of the School Board of Picton School District No. 6. Wm. White, Clerk Dated at Picton, North Dakota, this 12th day of January, 1917. January 26, 1917 ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Geo. Brown was a business visitor between trains in Hansboro Wednesday. Fred Lindsay shipped a mixed car of hogs and cattle Friday. Chilt Shaffer accompanied it. Mrs. M. J. Borgerson will entertain the Ladies Aid at her home Thursday afternoon of next week. Sheriff Jas. Taylor of Cando was a passenger on the Farmers Line through our village Wednesday, enroute to Hansboro. Mrs. Latham went to Elsberry Friday returning Saturday visiting in the meantime with the family of her daughter Mrs. Tom Wildish. Max Jahnke arrived from Carter, Montana, Tuesday for a short visit in our village,, reporting having left two "accomplished" little daughters back home. The afternoon session of the public school was dismissed Tuesday, enabling the children to attend the funeral services of their little school mate Vern Hyndman. Mrs. Roy Lean and children departed last week for Oberon to be present at the bedside of her father who is not expected to recover from a lingering illness. The Borgerson family expect to leave in the near future for their new home at Egeland where Mr. Borgerson has accepted a position as manager of the Chicago Store. Friends of Mr. Foxwell are glad to see him again able to be about our streets, having returned Monday from the Devils Lake hospital where he had been receiving treatment for his ailing condition of health. Harry Copley of Orr, North Dakota greeted former friends in our village this week, having arrived Monday to help share with his sister, Mrs. Hyndman, in her grief over the death of her little son, Vern. He remained for the funeral Tuesday, departing on the train that afternoon for his home. A bevy of local Rebekahs comprised of Mesdames Gray, Horner, T. Elsberry, DeVore, G. Latham and the Misses Bertha Birkman and Kathleen Elsberry attended a district meeting of the above named order at Devils Lake Monday. Mesdames Gray, Horner and DeVore returned Tuesday, the others remaining over until Wednesday. Mrs. Jack Quaife and three little sons of Chester, Montana surprised friends and relatives in our village by arriving Saturday for a short visit at the home of her sister, Mrs. A. L. Kendig. Mrs. Quaife will be remembered by many as Miss Gertie Medean, having resided in our vicinity several years ago and a host of friends welcome her short return to Rock Lake. VERN HYNDMAN PASSES AWAY A telegram received Saturday morning by the Hyndman family stating that their son Vern had died at the Devils Lake hospital only a few hours after an operation for appendicitis had been performed, suddenly plunged our little village into the deepest mourning. Vern had been attending school only about a week prior to his death but complained of a slight illness for some time though apparently in no wise serious. He was finally removed, Friday of last week accompanied by his father, to the Devils Lake hospital where his system was found to be in terrible condition from the effects of the disease. A hurried operation followed and soon after, his death. Mr. Hyndman returned to the bereaved ones at home Saturday and the little corps arrived Monday. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Old an the Rock Lake M. E. Church at 11:30 o'clock Tuesday and interment made at the Ellison cemetery. Beautiful floral offerings were contributed by the local lodges and the attendance was very large. Vern will be remembered and missed by the host of play fellows and school mates and we join with the many friends in extending the sincerest sympathy to the bereaved ones. LOCAL NEWS Clare Wills went to Devils Lake last Monday returning home Thursday. Thorwald Olson went to Grand Forks last Monday where he spent a few days. Born to Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Fernyhough, Sunday, January 21, 1917 a girl. H. B. Gray of Rock Lake was a business visitor between trains in this city Wednesday last. Geo. Brown of Rock Lake was a professional caller in Hansboro Wednesday last. L. P. McAneney went to Egeland last Monday on business matters. He returned home Tuesday. Mrs. Rader of Cando came up last Tuesday and is visiting with Mrs. T. Thompson. Miss Irene Olson of Cando, sister of Mrs. B. L. Thomas came up last Tuesday and is spending a few weeks visiting here. Mrs. F. H. Murdick went to Mayville Tuesday where she was called on account of the illness of her daughter, Velma. Mrs. Joe Walgomont is quite ill at this writing. Dr. Balfour was called from Rock Lake yesterday to prescribe for her and we hope that she will soon be fully recovered. Steve Williams is on the sick list this week. Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Poyzer, Thursday, January 25, 1917, a girl. M. J. Kessler left today for Alberta after a month's visit with his brothers at this place. Mr. and Mrs. Chase left last Tuesday for Minnesota where they will visit for some time with friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McLean of Sarles arrived last Saturday and are visiting at the home of their sons Archie and Harvey. Sheriff James Taylor came up from Cando Wednesday and took into custody Albert Lake who was wanted for the disposal of mortgaged property. Ralph Olson returned Wednesday from Grand Forks where he has been having dental work done and visiting with his brother Melvin. TWO FREEZE TO DEATH Last Saturday night about five o'clock Wm. Regan and "Doc" Corey left to go to the farm of B. L. Thomas about three miles south of this city where they were in charge of Mr. Thomas' stock. >From the information we are able to obtain they stopped at the home of S. L. Phillips where they had supper. Having in their possession considerable whiskey they proceeded to make a "night of it". At about twenty minutes to four Sunday morning they hitched up their team and started to continue their journey home. Driving a team of colts and from indications they got off the road, got stuck in a snow bank and were unable to get the rig out. As indications show Regan unhitched the team and started home, leaving the sleigh and Corey. Regan reached the house, but was unable to enter as the house had been locked with a padlock, which he was unable to unlock on account of the cold. He then broke one of the windows endeavoring to gain entrance. Whether he slipped and fell from the step will never be known as he was found frozen and laying on the ground near the step Tuesday evening. Whether Corey was dead when Regan left him will also remain a mystery. Corey was found laying on his face in the sleigh. Both the men are well known in this vicinity as they have been here a number of years and have worked on several different farms during that time. They were also known to be friends of the "flowing bowl" which they often tipped. Corey was a man about 55 years of age and Regan a man of about 35 years. Corey's relatives, who reside in Ohio were notified and instructions received to prepare him for burial and ship the remains to them. Regan's relatives who reside in Minneapolis were also notified and the same instructions were issued. Very little is known about either of the men's family or relatives as they were men who never had a great deal to say about their family affairs. Coroner Gores of Bisbee arrived on the scene Wednesday and the inquest was held in the afternoon of that day and a verdict reached as follows: "Death being caused from exposure and freezing. " Undertaker Mangan of Rolla arrived yesterday evening and prepared the bodies for shipment. WE DEPART Some two years ago we arrived in this little city of Hansboro to chronicle the events through the columns of the Hansboro News and now the time has arrived when we depart and turn the reins over to other hands. We have nothing to say as to the cause of this departure, only that we expect to better ourselves financially. We have done our best, under the conditions, in the past to publish a paper that was worthy of the support extended to it and we wish to assure our readers that their support has been appreciated to the fullest extent. We regret that we leave this city, for during our residence here we have made many friends. We came here strangers, we were at once shown friendship and were accepted at social functions, this we shall always remember and there will always be a warm spot in our hearts for the people of Hansboro. After this issue the News will be in charge of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Oliver who we trust will do even better than we have done in giving you a paper that you will appreciate - that you will support them as well or even better than us. Not only have our friendly relations been most pleasant to us in Hansboro - but our business relations as well, We no doubt have not pleased some - others we have, and we have as yet to see the person who can please all, be he either editor, merchant or banker. We have done our best to please as many as possible, we can do no more and we trust that we leave this little city with none or at least few enemies. February 9, 1917 KING'S HOUSE BURNS EARLY RIDAY A. M. At about 5:45 a. m. the farm house of Marion King, located about five miles southeast of Hansboro, caught fire from some unknown cause and was totally destroyed. It seems as though it started in a room where the heater was located. The men, who drive school rigs had arose early and were eating breakfast when the fire was discovered. The women had not yet arisen and as the fire made such headway they barely escaped. Being scantly clad they went over to Jack Blackorby's for protection from the severe cold. They were unable to save anything to speak of, and are now fixing up another building that is located in the year to live in until spring when they expect to build. TRIBBLE'S ENTERTAIN AT DINNER Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tribble entertained a number of their old friends and neighbors at dinner Saturday. Whist was playing during the day and music was very much enjoyed. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Claude Lawrence and family. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilson and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Leftwich and Lynch and Mrs. Mary Laing. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES The Misses Vernice and Lela Briggs and Edith Mills went to Devils Lake Wednesday, Miss Vernice returned Thursday, while the two latter remained for teachers examination. Ed Foxwell was compelled to return to the Devils Lake hospital again, Wednesday, having become quite ill sine leaving there a few weeks ago. Mr. Foxwell has been confined to his room at the hotel where his numerous friends have done what they could to relieve him and we hope to hear of a betterment of his condition. Mesdames Price and Balfour returned recently from Devils Lake whence they had been summoned to be with their father, Dan Mooney, Sr., while the latter underwent a surgical operation at the hospital there. Mr. Mooney was reported as resting easier and his many friends hope for a complete recovery. J. M. Borgerson and family accompanied by Elmer Hvinden departed on Wednesday of last week for Egeland where Mr. Borgerson will assume charge of the Edleman store at that place with Mr. Hvinden as chief assistant. We are sorry to see these people leave our midst, as they have been residents for a number of years and will be greatly missed from the business and social life of our village. Our village wedding bells, on Wednesday, blithely announced the marriage of Miss Cecilia Pettit and Victor Geyer at the home of the bride's uncle, John Pettit, in Rock Lake. Mrs. Geyer is the eldest daughter of one of our prominent farmers, James Pettit, near Sarles, and has many friends in Rock Lake, having at one time attended our village school. The groom is a promising and highly respected landowner and has farmed in vicinity for several years. The numerous friends of both parties wish them a long wedded life and much happiness. A delightful wedding was solemnized at the Wm. Brunnemeyer farm home Sunday, February 4, when Miss Florence Hoyme and Harvey Hunt were united in marriage. The ceremony took place at 6 o'clock, performed by Mr. Brunnemeyer, Justice of the Peace and stepfather of the groom with a number of intimate friends and relatives in attendance. Owing to the unfavorable weather conditions, the worst blizzard of the season having taken possession of the day, Rev. Geo. Stevens who had been engaged for the occasion, was unable to be present and the elaborate festivities which had been provided for were postponed until the following day. The bride was dressed in white silk and lace, with Miss Ruth Hunt as bridesmaid, who was also beautifully gowned. The bridegroom was attended by Ernest Hoyme, brother of the bride. The young couple are well known in our village and in wishing them much happiness and success we hope that they will have no storms to encounter on their voyage over the sea of matrimony such as assailed them on the day of their embarkment. LOCAL NEWS Miss Genevieve Byrnes is reported on the sick list this week. Miss Clara Peterson of Rock Lake is the guest of Miss Lillian Walker. Percy Cowan is reported on the sick list this week. P. H. Flewell, of Canada was here last week looking after his farm. Clare Wills went to Devils Lake Saturday, returning home Tuesday. Miss Opal Tribble spent Sunday and Monday at home. The Ladies Aid will meet at Mrs. D. A. Blackburn's Wednesday, February 14. Isaac Berg of Elsberry was a caller in our town between trains Tuesday. We are glad to note that Mrs. Carmichael of Cando is steadily improving. Arthur Albertson of Elsberry, was a visitor in our town between trains Tuesday. W. J. Stureman is in town enroute from Rock Lake to the Canadian N. W. Mr. Johns of Brandon arrived Saturday and is visiting at the Lawler farm. Geo. Sutherland delivered four dressed hogs at Mrs. Larson's restaurant Tuesday. The storm of Saturday and Sunday was considered the worst in many years by the old settlers. Miss Celia Pettit, who has been working at the J. B. Smith home, left Tuesday for Rock Lake. L. Karstens, of Starkweather, was in town Wednesday distributing bills for the City Harness Shop at Starkweather. Mrs. A. Blackorby returned home from Cando last Saturday where she had been visiting at her daughter's, Mrs. Carmichael. A dance was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Declusion last Friday night, but owing to the bad weather, a small attendance is reported. J. L. Gibbens of St. John drove to Hansboro on business Monday evening returning home Tuesday. He was accompanied by Mr. Hesketh. The mail failed to get here Monday on account of the main line being blockaded. The snow plow came up from the lake to clear off the track. D. D. Finley left Tuesday for Starkweather where he and his family will visit for some time. At this writing he has not decided as to where he will locate. Some of our young folks gathered at Grimes Hall Saturday night to spend the evening dancing but owing to the bad weather didn't remain long. Joe Walgamont went to Devils Lake Tuesday to visit his wife who is in the hospital at that place. He returned Wednesday and reports Mrs. Walgamont doing very nicely. He expects her home in a week or two. Chas. Blackorby was among the passengers on the Farmers Line Saturday. He was going to Devils Lake to spend Sunday with his wife. Mr. Blackorby returned Tuesday and reports Mrs. Blackorby getting along as nicely as can be expected. Mrs. M. Lawler received a letter from Mrs. F. H. Murdick this week stating that Miss Velma has had her final examination and an operation will be necessary but as yet they did not know when it would take place as the hospital is so crowded. The News joins the many friends of Miss Velma in wishing her a speedy recovery. S. F. Brown, for some time cashier at the Bank of Hamilton here, returned to Brownlee yesterday. This time he will fill the position of manager. Mr. Brown has just come from Cayley, Alberta, Canada. We welcome him back to Brownlee. We are all glad to see him back and everyone will be glad to hear of his promotion. Sidney Francis is a Hansboro boy having always lived there, educated at Hansboro school; leaving there August 1910 at the age of 18 and now at the age of 24 is manager. The above article was contributed by Mrs. Margaret Brown of Francis, Saskatchewan, Canada. Mrs. Harvey McLean entertained several of our young ladies Friday evening, January 26. The evening was spent in playing cards and having music and during the evening dainty refreshments were served. Those present were the Misses Ruth Disher, Ruth Brown, Thursa Brown, Minnie Markell, Jeanette Craig, Genevieve Byrnes, Marguerete Risch and Lona Rimel. They report have a splendid time. February 10, 1917 Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilson entertained a number of their friends Monday evening in honor of Ed Donaldson who left Tuesday for Atlee, Alberta, Canada. The evening was spent in playing progressive whist. During the evening a dainty luncheon was served by the hostess. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Jay Wills, Mr. and Mrs. Emery Amiss, Misses Jennie Geary, Lucy and Ethel Lawler, and the Messrs. Bert Johns, Johnnie Lawler, Everett Lawler, John Pound, C. Wilson, Ed Donaldson and Claire Wills. Those attending report having spent a very pleasant evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Wills entertained a number of friends in honor of Bert Johns Tuesday evening. Progressive whist was played during the evening and covers were laid for twelve. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilson, the Misses Jennie Geary, Ethel and Lucy Lawler and Bert Johns. Those attending say they spent a very pleasant evening. The prizes were won by Mrs. Wm. Wilson and Claire Wills. The booby prize was awarded to Miss Lucy Lawler. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Jas. Burkholder was a visitor from Egeland Saturday. The Misses Lela Briggs and Edith Mills returned Saturday from Devils Lake where they had been to undergo teachers examination. Miss Elma Latham was a passenger from Elsberry Saturday having spent a couple of weeks visiting at Wildish home there. Milt Eller greeted his many friends in our village between trains Wednesday enroute to Minot in charge of his mail clerk duties. The Don Mooney family changed their street address last Monday by moving into the recently remodeled house one door east of Claude Elsberry's. Rev. and Mrs. Old were passengers to Hansboro and back Monday returning to enable them to take in some of our "church doings" the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Whiting went to Hansboro Friday when they attended the dance and renewed old acquaintances there, the Whitings having been former Hansborites. Mrs. Roy Lean and children returned last Saturday from Oberon, where they had been called because of the illness of Mrs. Lean's father. We are glad to learn that the latter's conditions has considerably improved. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Elsberry and daughters, Miss Kate and Faye were passengers to Devils Lake Wednesday of this week from whence Kate and Fay proceed to Rolla, where little Fay will visit at the home of relatives for a short time. About a dozen and a half of the boy and girl friends apprised Miss Cleo Barker of the fact that Friday was her birthday by falling in unexpectedly upon the young lady at her country home, southwest of our village that evening. As is needless to say, Miss Barker proved herself adequate to the occasion by setting about to entertain her guests serving refreshments, etc., the hour of departure came before they were aware. Before bidding their hostess adieu, the party presented her with a dainty gift, which will long be cherished by Miss Barker as a loving birthday memento. MANY MISSING IN HOTEL FIRE Minneapolis, February 13 - The lives of about 100 persons were imperiled, one woman was killed in a leap from the third floor, twelve injured were treated at the city hospital and from a dozen to a score may have lost their lives in a fire that destroyed the interior of the Kenwood Hotel, Hennepin Avenue and Twelfth Street. Mrs. Ernest Stalker, wife of the proprietor who was saved by fireman was unable to state how many were in the building. There were 60 rooms, all of them occupied. She was of the opinion that there were at least 100 occupants but was not sure all of them were in the building. Fifty persons have been accounted for and a dozen or more are known to have been away from the building when the fire started. Mrs. Lucille Squire, who jumped from a third story window and missed a firemen's net, died soon after being taken to the city hospital. There is no definite explanation how the fire started, but the firemen were of the opinion that it may have been from a defective furnace. An explosion of gasoline is said to have taken place in a delicatessen shop in the basement just before the fire was discovered. Emergency measures adopted by pedestrians saved many lives. The flames seemed to have swept from the basement up the wooden stairway to the building, which was filled with smoke and fire within a few minutes. Almost immediately every window in the building was filled with screaming half-clad men and women. It was with difficulty that they were restrained from jumping. LOCAL NEWS Mrs. Chas. Tribble is reported on the sick list this week. Mrs. Ora Wills is reported on the sick list this week. Mrs. Mary Laing is recovering from an attack of la grippe. Geo. Brown of Rock Lake was a business caller in our city Saturday. Miss Jennie Geary was among the passengers to Devils Lake Wednesday. Miss Lona Rimel visited at the home of her parents in Rock Lake over Sunday. The G. A. Olson Co. this week received a large shipment of spring goods. Miss Genevieve Byrnes visited over Sunday with relatives in St. John. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lawler, Saturday, February 10, 1917, a boy. As it was Lincoln's birthday Monday, the children of Hansboro enjoyed a holiday. Chas. Blackorby and children spent Sunday with Mrs. Blackorby at Devils Lake. Miss Ruth Disher spent Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Disher. Miss Ruth Brown was absent from the store a few days last week on account of a bad cold. Dr. A. M. Thorson of Devils Lake was in our city Monday and Tuesday on business. Geo. Aas was among the passengers to Devils Lake Saturday returning to Hansboro Monday. Miss Minnie Markell went to Crocus Saturday to visit with friends. She returned home Monday noon. Mr. Krouse was a passenger on the Farmers Line to Devils Lake Monday returning home Wednesday. Ed Jennings of Hannah was a visitor in our town Wednesday. Mr. Jennings expects to move here about the last of this month. Quite a number of our citizens displayed their patriotism Monday by decorating their places of business with flags in honor of Lincoln's birthday. Ed Donaldson and Geo. Walker left Tuesday morning for Atlee, Alberta, Canada. Mr. Walker expects to be gone about a month, while Mr. Donaldson will make that his home. Oscar Anderson with to Grand Forks Tuesday on business. Chas. Blackorby was a passenger on the Farmers Line to Devils Lake Thursday. L. P. McAneney returned home Thursday after an absence of about three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Geyer of Rock Lake was visiting the family of Eugene Geyer Wednesday. Mrs. D. A. Blackburn and Mrs. Geo. Wilson entertained the Ladies Aid Wednesday afternoon. Frank Lawrence has had five two-year old colts running out all winter. Last week when he went to look after them two were dead and one could not be found. Miss Velma Murdick was operated on Tuesday at the hospital in Rochester and is reported doing nicely. The News joins her many friends in wishing her a steady recovery. Quite a large crowd attended the whist club Wednesday night and report having spent a very enjoyable evening. The prizes were won by Miss Ruth Brown and Chas. Tribble. Lunch was served by Mrs. Bert Thomas and Miss Genevieve Byrnes. According to reports, other places have been struck with a cold wave as well as North Dakota. A cold wave hit central Florida about a week ago, killing all the gardens, strawberries and freezing the oranges and grapefruit. It will take the oranges and grapefruit about five years to recover from this freeze, it being the worst known sine 1895. Owing to being misinformed, we stated last week that the women folk were not up when the fire was discovered that destroyed the Marion King residence, which was not correct as Mrs. McPherson was up, had prepared and was eating breakfast. Mrs. King was sick in bed and asleep at the time. They are living in a house in the yard that has been fixed up for temporary use. Joe Walgamont goes to Devils Lake today to accompany his wife home tomorrow. The many friends of Mrs. Walgomont will be glad to see her return from the hospital where she has been for treatment. February 23, 1917 Andrew Fruck, while driving between Hannah and Wales, became lost in the blizzard last Friday and he and his horses froze. Mr. Fruck was at one time a resident of this vicinity. He leaves a wife and family of seven or eight children. Mr. Fruck was about 60 years of age. TWO MEN FREEZE TO DEATH Grand Forks, North Dakota, February 17 - Two men were frozen to death and several others frost-bitten in the storm which raged over the Red River Valley Friday night and early this morning. M. Kolenaar, farmer, living 25 miles northwest of Grand Forks became lost in the storm, while driving home, and on abandoning his team in an effort to locate the road was unable to find his way back to the horses. His body was found this morning by the farm hand who remained with the wagon. The body of Frank Anglesburg, farmer of Thompson, North Dakota was found froze within 100 yards of his home. He attempted to go to the main road to place a lantern for some expected visitors and became lost in the flying snow. Two East Grand Forks farmers who were caught by the blizzard while driving while driving to town were badly frost bitten. One of their horses froze to death. At Key West, Minnesota 80 members of a farm club were compelled to remain all night in a hall where they had held a meeting early in the evening. Arthur O. Graham and Miss Matilda Hendrickson of Rolla were quietly married in the parlors of the Great Northern hotel at Devils Lake on Sunday, February 4 and left Monday for a wedding trip to Minneapolis and other eastern points. This happy event was not a great surprise to their friends who have been expecting for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Graham are so well known and highly esteemed by those who know them that to eulogize them seems unnecessary. They have a beautiful home a Rolla and we join with their host of friends in wishing them a happy married life. St. John Leader. The bed of lignite coal underlying the basement of the new $25,000 schools house recently completed in Dunn Center, North Dakota took fire and it was feared for a time that the building would be completely destroyed. The building was placed directly over a solid bed of lignite and a coating of concrete makes the floor of the basement. The intensely cold weather of the past few days has required that the heating plant be operated to its utmost capacity and it is thought that the heat of the fire has started a smoldering blaze in the lignite. Lignite coal fires are extremely hard to handle and every effort was made to get at the fire. A tunnel was dug under the school house and water was poured on the fire in that manner. BROCKET GIRL STORM VICTIM Brocket, North Dakota, February 20 - A 15 year old daughter of Mrs. Arvolla, a widow who owns and operates a farm five and a half miles northeast of Brocket was frozen to death in the blizzard of Friday night. The girl started out from home for a walk about half past five that evening and was lost in the storm which gathered rapidly. It was not until Saturday afternoon that she was found frozen to death, three miles northeast of Brocket and a little over two miles from her home. The family has lived in this vicinity for many years. Grand Forks Herald LOCAL NEWS The Picton Social Club will meet March 1, 1917 at the home of Mrs. N. R. Bower. John Pound went to Grand Forks last week where he expects to visit for some time. Elbert Crouse who has been working here for the past month and a half left Wednesday for Devils Lake. The Ladies Aid will meet next Wednesday, February 28 at the home of Mrs. Wm. Wood. Word was received from Wm. Howard at Atlee, Alberta, Canada that Mrs. Howard was seriously ill. Mrs. D. B. McDonald entertained at dinner Sunday the Misses Markell, Byrnes and Rimel. C. E. Blackorby spent several days last week on a business trip to Devils Lake and Grand Forks. W. J. Cunningham of Sarles was in our city Wednesday and Thursday. He was returning from a visit in Missouri. Mrs. Clara Eddington and son returned Wednesday from Illinois where she had been visiting her parents. Wm. Glassford who has been visiting at Detroit, returned home last Saturday. He reports the weather very disagreeable in that section of the country. Mrs. Wm. Glassford who has been visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bowers in the country during Mr. Glassford's absence returned home this week. Word was received here this week that Jack Carey and Miss Bessie Gallenger both of St. John were married Friday, February 16. Mr. Carey is well known in this vicinity and the News joins their many friends in wishing them a long and happy married life. Carl Schroeter of Elsberry spent Thursday and Friday in Hansboro. Sheriff James Taylor of Cando is in town today on business. Attorney H. D. Skinner of Cando was a business visitor in our town Thursday. Blaine McAneney of Rock Lake visited Thursday and Friday with his brother L. P. McAneney. The children of Hansboro enjoyed a holiday Thursday. It being Geo. Washington's birthday. Miss Wagner came up from Crocus yesterday to visit her sister. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Fessenden and two children drove in Tuesday and spent the day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. B. McDonald. We are in receipt of a letter from C. J. Berg of Perth, one of our advertisers, stating that he has already taken 22 orders for Ford cars for spring delivery up to the present. Word was received yesterday morning of the death of Mrs. Carmichael. Mrs. Carmichael passed away at 7 o'clock a. m. We are unable to give full particulars this edition but will have them for next week. Frank Derrig, formerly assistant cashier of the Bank of Hansboro and late cashier of the Farmers bank of Glentana, Montana has recently assumed the management of the Farmers State Bank of Opeim, Montana. Mrs. Wm. Wilson entertained a number of friends Tuesday at dinner. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Claude Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tribble, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Leftwich, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Disher and Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Blackburn.