Towner County, ND, Hansboro News published between March 1, 1917 and April 30, 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 March 1, 1917 and April 30, 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 March 2, 1917 MRS. CARMICHAEL PASSES AWAY After an illness of several months, Mrs. Carmichael passed away Thursday morning, February 22 at 7 o'clock at her home in Cando. The news of Mrs. Carmichael's death, while not unexpected, was a shock to the entire community. Mrs. Nona B. Carmichael was born August 29, 1875 at Elsberry, Missouri and moved with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Blackorby to North Dakota in 1886 where she has made her home ever since. She was married to Mr. Charles Carmichael in November 1894 and to them was born one child, Van Allen, now 19 years of age. Mrs. Carmichael is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Blackorby, five brothers and three sisters, her husband and son. To say Mrs. Carmichael will be missed will not adequately express the true condition. She always had a sunny disposition which cheered the pathway of her associates, always being able to look on the bright side of life and to make the best of every condition. Prayer was held at the house Sunday and Rev. Dennison had charge of the services at the Congregational Church. The Eastern Star was present in a body as Mrs. Carmichael was a member of that organization. The News joins the many friends of the bereaved family in extending their sympathy. DAKOTA When the sunshine warms the prairies And the hills are fair and blue When the meadow lark is calling To the heart that still beats true When the soft breeze stirs the grasses Bends the flowers gray and fair Then Dakota, my Dakota Hot I long to be out there. When the sunshine browns the prairies And the nights are growing long When the haze of Indian summer Veils the hills so high and strong When the chilling winds are whistling Round the little sodded shack Then Dakota, my Dakota Ho I long then to be back. When the sunshine lights the prairies, Glistening on the silvery snow When the singing creeks are silenced And neath icy covers flow When the coyote's weirdly calling Across the prairies wide and bare Then Dakota, my Dakota How I long to be there. Sarah Beth Maynard COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Some time ago all the states attorneys in this state were notified to enforce all the laws of the state strictly and among them I want you to know that I deem none of greater importance than that which compels the attendance of children of school age in our public schools. Under the law it is your duty to make a complaint before the states attorney of all children of school age who are not in school. Will you immediately upon receipt of this letter look over the reports sent in to you by your teachers and make a complete list of all school children who are not in school and who should be there, and submit the same to the state's attorney of your county. As soon after that time, I wish you would have a personal talk with the states attorney and make arrangements whereby you can find out why children who are not in school are out of school and if for any of the reasons allowed by law. It is my wish and I believe that of every states attorney in the state of North Dakota that all children who are out of school without a legal excuse should be immediately sent to school, they should be arrested and severely dealt with. I will appreciate your views on the subject by return mail. It is the duty of the states attorney and myself to see that the laws are enforced and I consider it as much your duty to notify us when any of these children are delinquent as it is for us men who have charge of the enforcement of the law to require it. Very truly yours, William Langer, Attorney General BIRTHDAY DINNER IN HONOR OF E. DETTMAN The friends and relatives of Mr. Ernest Dettman, Sr. gathered at the home of his son, Ernest Dettman, Jr., Sunday in honor of his 70th birthday, where a dinner was served in honor of the occasion. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ninke and daughter Eleanor, Mr. and Mrs. Schwartz and family, Will Tacke, J. B. Smith, Wm. Williams, John Gretson, Ernest Dettman, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Dettman, Sr. The guests departed at a late hour, wishing him many more such happy occasions. ARMOURDALE NEWS Chas. Tuhkanen visited at the home of I. W. Berg last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Parvey of Perth were over Sunday visitors at the home of L. Hendrickson. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hendrickson of Elsberry were visiting in this vicinity last Sunday. John Aho of Duluth, Minnesota arrived at Elsberry last Sunday. Hans Tuhkanen is reported quite sick. Peter Juntunen transacted business at Armourdale last Tuesday. Mrs. Anna Matson is on the sick list this week. Matt and Chas. Tuhkanen transacted business at Rolla on Tuesday. JURORS FOR MARCH TERM OF DISTRICT COURT Cando, North Dakota, February 26, 1917 Petit jurors drawn to appear for duty March 20 at 10 o'clock a. m. at the regular March term of the district court of Towner County, North Dakota which will convene at the court house in the city of Cando, North Dakota, March 19, 1917 at 4 o'clock p. m. Frank Holland, Bisbee Nathan Stone, Sarles J. F. Thomas, Egeland Fred Baerwald, Egeland Monroe Hoff, Rock Lake P. L. Klier, Perth George Downey, Cando E. B. Schrock, Rock Lake W. H. Varty, Egeland Eugene Geyer, Hansboro K. A. Kvalevog, Bisbee Abner Stone, Olmstead William Wilson, Hansboro Carl E. Olson, Cando W. F. Yeagerline, Cando F. L. Banner, Bisbee Henry Koester, Bisbee L. L. Jackson, Egeland B. W. Lemke, Cando Godfrey Anderson, Leeds George Heller, Calvin C. C. Reinert, Cando John Schumacker, Sr., Egeland T. E. Clouse, Rock Lake J. F. Miller, Calvin J. F. Good, Cando Ole G. Olson, Garske Harry Febland, Egeland Peter Weltin, Bisbee Andrew Jackson, Egeland Harry Lord, Cando Jacob Gaub, Egeland George Gerrard, Bisbee Jas. O'Donnell, Hansboro Thomas Solheim, Leeds H. P. Juntunen, Rolla Reinhart Baerwald, Cando Henry L. Miller ROCK LAKE RIPPLES The John Hyndman family were Sunday guests at the Milt Price home. Mrs. Blaine McAneney has recently been visiting with relatives at Cando. Elma Latham was an overnight guest of Hazel Lindsay, Thursday and Monday night respectively. Miss Mollie See, sister of our former station agent now at Webster took in the dance here Thursday. A new boy arrived to swell the list of our indispensable grangers, at the Mile Price home, February 13. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Elsberry and children were guests at the Charles Jahnke home Sunday last. The infant child at the Tattle home is seriously ill and Mrs. Rice is assisting the mother with the housework. Miss Emma Johnson who has resided with her sister, Mrs. A. P. Booth of our village, departed Thursday last for her home in Minnesota. A three year old baby boy was recently adopted from the Children's Home at Minot into the home of Henry Kenepp just east of Brumbaugh. Mrs. Harter and little Fay arrived home Monday from a several months sojourn in California therefore Mr. Harter and children are rejoicing. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wildish and children of Elsberry and Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Latham farm home several days last week. The Kendig family accompanied by Miss Brand surprised Mrs. Sibley at her country home Saturday of last week showering her with best birthday wishes and enjoying a very merry time. But for the timely procurement of hard coal, hauled by a team from Crocus last week, numerous of our residents would have been greatly inconvenienced there being a dearth of that article in our local markets. A. L. Kendig was taken suddenly ill late Saturday night with what seemed to be acute rheumatism and at this writing there has been little improvement in this condition. Byron Hyndman is acting as chore boy at present. The many friends of "Altie" hope to soon hear of a turn for the better. Mrs. Katie Gibbons left, via the Farmers Line on Thursday for her home in Cando after having spent several days visiting at the home of her son Harry living several miles north of Rock Lake and getting acquainted with the cunning grandchild arrived there this winter. Mrs. Gibbons also made a short visit with her old friends, the Mateers. And now it's "grandpa" and "grandma" Hronesh, said titles being created by the arrival of a little son at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Eugene Rimel, February 21. Consequently Mrs. Hronesh has been spending the past week at the Rimel home, seeing that the young personage is properly cared for. (Too late for last week) A new microscope was recently added to the high school paraphernalia. Vincent Elsberry left on Monday for the Bob Elsberry farm, having engaged employment there. Claude Elsberry and daughter Miss Kate, were arrivals on the northbound Saturday. "Chet" Yeager returned on Monday from a several months sojourn at his mother's home in Fruitland, Iowa. Friends of Mrs. Sibley are pleased to note that she was recovered sufficiently from a recent illness to be about again. Our daily train was delayed some three hours behind schedule time, Tuesday, owing to a derailment occurring near Starkweather. Geo. Brown was the successful applicant for rural mail route and will make his first trip in that capacity on March 1. Mrs. Kennedy, our popular hotel hostess, journey to Devils Lake Friday, remaining until the following Monday. Fred Lindsay has been busy the past few weeks with buying and caring for a bunch of horses which he contemplates shipping to an eastern market about March 1. Mrs. Katie Gibbens arrived from Cando on Saturday's passenger and is spending a few days visiting with the family of her son, Harry Gibbens, who reside some six miles south of our village. The blizzard of last Friday was fully equal to the old timers which our pioneers were forced to endure, in settling up this western country and was accompanied with numerous fatalities throughout its scope. While traversing a snowdrift Monday evening, Gladys Mateer had the misfortune to fall, thereby sustaining a badly sprained ankle which doubtless will afford her several weeks for rest and contemplation. Master Lloyd Elsberry, while playing with a group of his playmates on Saturday in attempting to jump, fell in such a manner as to badly sprain his left arm. It was necessary to consult the doctor and as a consequence Master Lloyd is compelled to have the injured member confined in a plaster cast. The startling news of the death by freezing of Andrew Fruck reached our village after the abatement of last Friday's blizzard. As nearly as we can learn the details, Mr. Fruck had been moving and had been overtaken by the storm with his load of livestock. He apparently lost his way and in attempting to find it again had become separated from the stock, as his frozen remains were discovered some distance from where the lifeless animals were found. Mr. Fruck was quite well known in our vicinity having formerly lived near Sarles, but moving later towards Pembina and the community at large feels the sympathy that so distressing a case is bound to arouse. LOCAL NEWS Geo. Wilson went to St. John on business Tuesday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. E. Medeforde, Sunday, February 25, 1917, a boy. There was no school this week as repairs had to be made to the furnace. Carl Thorsett of Rock Lake was a business visitor in our town Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Blaine McAneney were callers in Hansboro between trains Saturday. Vic Rasmussen of Grand Forks was a visitor in our village between trains Tuesday. Miss Rimel and Miss Markell went to Rock Lake Tuesday where they will visit at the home of Miss Rimel's parents. Marcus Kessler returned to Hansboro last week from the Canadian northwest where he has been looking after business interests. Miss Lucy Lawler went to St. John Tuesday morning to stay with her cousin, Mrs. J. L. Gibbons of that place who is reported on the sick list. Mrs. D. A. Blackburn received word the other day that her mother, Mrs. Manning, of Cartwright, had the misfortune to get her wrist broken. Sheriff James Taylor and Chas. Blackorby went to St. John Friday and from that place took the train for Cando. Sol Hall drove them there returning Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Olson and little daughter returned Monday from Hot Springs, where they have been for the part month. They report having had a very pleasant trip. Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Night entertained the Ladies Aid at the home of Mrs. Wood, Wednesday afternoon. They will meet again next Wednesday the place will be announced later. Mrs. Jay Wills entertained a number of friends Tuesday evening. Chas., Jack and James Blackorby went to Cando to attend the funeral of their sister, Mrs. C. D. Carmichael. Geo. Williams returned from Wenatchee, Wisconsin Thursday where he has been for some time. Mrs. A. Blackorby went to Cando Saturday to attend the funeral of her daughter, Mrs. C. D. Carmichael, returning home Monday. Wm. Dzambar while working in a lumber camp had the misfortune to get his foot crushed and now has to walk with the aid of crutches. He returned to Hansboro last week. MRS. ORDAHL PASSES AWAY Word was received here the first of the week of the death of Mrs. Matt Ordahl at Devils Lake. Mrs. Ordahl will be remembered here as they resided in Hansboro last summer. She was highly spoken of by all who knew her. The entire community shares the sorrow of her loss with her husband and children. The following article was taken from the Devils Lake Journal. Funeral services for Mrs. Matt Ordahl who died Saturday morning was held at the Bethel Free church on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. T. T. Hansen officiating. Mrs. Ordahl died suddenly Saturday morning, having been sick only a few hours. She is survived by her husband and three children, two daughters and a son the eldest five years old and the youngest two years of age. Her parents live in Norway and she has a brother in America. Mrs. Ordahl was twenty-six years of age and a native of Norway. NORTH DAKOTA HAS 81,185 FARM HOMES Grand Forks, March 2 - Compilation of figures on the growth and development of North Dakota, of which the North Dakota Development League Press Bureau of Grand Forks has been busily engaged since the first of the year, shows a startling increase in the number of homes in the state during the last ten year period. Especially emphatic are the figures showing the agricultural development of the state. Approximately 130,960 homes exist in the state, while in 1905 the number was 64,690 compared with 38,973 homes in 1890. Sixty-two percent or 81,135 of the North Dakota homes are farm homes compared with 69 percent in 1900 and 73 percent in 1890. The number of homes in the state free of encumbrance at the present time is 61,364, while 40,430 are encumbered and 29,166 are rented. Seventy percent or 58,764 of the farmers of North Dakota employ hired help and their annual expenditure for this item is approximately $31,740,000. Ten years ago the yearly expenditure for labor by farmers of the state amounted to $10,207,000. Seventy-nine percent of the amount paid for labor by North Dakota farmers is cash. These figures are an excellent index of the growth and development enjoyed by the state and amply verify the inference that the future has great things in store for North Dakota. March 9, 1917 SURPRISE PARTY FOR MISS JENNIE GEARY On Friday night about forty of he young people of Hansboro gathered at Grimes Hall where they had a very pleasant evening. The occasion being Miss Jennie Geary's birthday and was planned by her mother. To say it was a surprise would hardly express it, for Miss Jennie thought it was just a few going up to dance a while as they often do. The evening was spent in playing progressive whist and dancing. Mrs. Wm. Wilson and Geo. Williams won the first prize and John Lawler was awarded the booby prize. Miss Geary was presented with a lovely cut glass bowl, five big boxes of candy and a bottle of perfume by her many friends. Refreshments were served during the evening. They departed at a late hour wishing her many more such occasions. SCHOOL NOTES Maynard King is back in school after a week's illness. Ruth Olson is back again after two months vacation. We are glad to say that little Clarence Chase is again in school after an absence of three months on account of sickness. The First and Second Grades are again complete with an attendance of twenty-two. Walter Johnson has been absent because of illness. LOCAL NEWS The Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs. M. Lawler Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. Lawler, Mrs. Wm. Wilson and Mrs. H. Hoerer served. They will meet March 21 at the home of Mrs. G. A. Olson. J. B. Smith is suffering this week with blood poison in his hand. Sam S. Haislet of the Western Newspaper Union made the News a very pleasant call Thursday. A number of the friends of Mrs. H. Leslie took her by surprise last Wednesday. The occasion being her 60th birthday. A very pleasant day was spent and her friends wish her many more such occasions. The Whist Club met at Grimes' hall Wednesday evening. Quite a large attendance is reported. Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Geary and Miss Rimel served and Mrs. Wm. Wilson and Jeff Leftwich won the prizes, Mrs. Claude Lawrence was awarded the booby prize. We failed to mention the club last week. Mrs. Chas. Tribble and Mrs. D. B. McDonald served and the prizes were won by Miss Jennie Geary and Claire Wilson. March 9, 1917 ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Mrs. Julia Sibley was a school visitor last Tuesday. Aziel Elsberry was the guest of Curtis Mateer last Saturday and Sunday. T. E. Clouse returned Monday from a winter's sojourn in Iowa. Miss Vernice Briggs went to Hansboro Friday for a few days visit with acquaintances there. Geo. Brown is now serving the patrons on No. 1 Rural Mail Route having commenced on his daily rounds March 1. Chas. Jennison left for Devils Lake February 28, with the expectation of having to undergo an operation at the hospital there. Mrs. E. C. Latham has been assisting in the capacity of great aunt at the Fred Lindsay home since the arrival of Master Curtis there. Miss Kate Walder departed last Thursday for Canada after having made a several month's visit at the home of her uncle Jake Walder. A sister of E. A. Benson who resides in the Ellison neighborhood with her infant child arrived on Saturday's train for a visit at the Benson home. Little Miss Tattle is the latest addition to our steadily increasing population having arrived in the wee small hours of Wednesday morning, March 7. George Umpleby has succeeded Byron Hyndman in attending to the Kendig chores, Bryon having been found indispensable at home. Miss Ruth Hunt, who is attending high school, spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of her parents near here returning to her school duties on Monday. Communications received from Prof. Jennings by several of his former pupils state that he is at present enjoying a short visit with friends in Iowa. After being confined to the home with rheumatism for several weeks, "Cap" Briggs celebrated his release by visiting Hansboro relatives last week returning on Thursday. F. I. Dayton and family Sundayed at the home of John Dayton in our village being compelled to remain overnight because of the blizzard which sprung up during the day. A. L. Kendig was taken to the Devils Lake hospital last Thursday accompanied by Chas. DeVore. Mr. Kendig is reported as considerably improved since his arrival there. Mrs. Tom Wildish returned to Elsberry on Thursday last after enjoying a visit with the home folk at the Latham farmstead. Miss Elma accompanied here to assist with the "little Wildish" coming back on the return train. The house formerly occupied by the Joe Hronesh family is being made ready for the occupancy of Mrs. Yeager and sons, Willie and Ray who recently arrived from Iowa to make their home here. Bill Tompkins was shaking hands with Rock Lake friends Saturday. He, with his family, arrived at Egeland a few days before having spent the winter in a warmer clime. Mr. Tompkins coming here to attend to business. Gentle spring was not the only arrival borne in upon us by blustery March. It blew Mr. Stork into the midst of the Fred Lindsay home, leaving a bouncing young carpenter there. Consequently in his meanderings, Fred only hits the high places. An auction sale of all household goods will be held at the Carl Thorsett residence Saturday, March 10. We regret to announce also that the family will leave our village after the sale. Mrs. Thorsett and the four little ones to spend the remainder of the winter at her parents home in Minnesota while Mr. Thorsett will sojourn to Montana in search of a suitable location for his family. It is superfluous to say that they carry with them the best wishes of everyone in Rock Lake for luck and prosperity wherever they may settle, as Mr. Thorsett has the sympathy and respect of our entire community. The progressive whist party given by the Rebekah's Friday night was a rather unique and altogether enjoyable an affair. A large gathering attended, twenty tables being supplied. The grand and booby prizes were awarded Bob Elsberry and Ray Yeager respectfully. Aside from the splendid social time, the Rebekah treasury was increased to the amount of about $35. 00. Our local lodges are doing noteworthy work this winter, in brightening the tedious hours of their sick members, both at home and abroad, with occasional mementoes of cut flowers, postcards, etc., remembrances which will be long cherished by the recipients. LOCAL NEWS J. R. Wills left for Devils Lake Tuesday. Wm. Dzambar left Tuesday for Egeland where he expects to work. Mrs. Chas. Tribble went to Rock Lake Friday returning home Saturday. School started again Monday after a week's vacation on account of furnace trouble. Two sleigh loads of young folks enjoyed the fine weather Monday evening. C. A. Weedin went to St. John Tuesday on business Sol Halel drive him over. The Misses Briggs of Rock Lake visited friends and relatives in Hansboro this week. John Corson left Tuesday for the Canadian northwest. Geo. Wilson drove him to Cartwright. Edwin Pound arrived the first of the week from Atlee, Alberta, Canada for a visit with friends and relatives in Hansboro. Mrs. Wm. Maughan who has been staying at the home of G. A. Olson moved back to her home the first of the week. Mrs. T. J. Clifford and Miss Converse came down from St. John Saturday to visit friends and relatives returning home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lymburn and son returned home Saturday from the Hot Springs where they have been the past few weeks. They reported having had a very pleasant time. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Dettman and daughter Mabel of Milwaukee arrived in Hansboro Tuesday. They will work for Mr. Dettman's brother, Ernest Dettman, south of Hansboro this summer. L. P. McAneney spent last Tuesday night in Egeland. Miss Ruth Brown was reported on the sick list this week. C. A. Simpson came up from Bisbee on business Tuesday. Ralph Bacon was in Hansboro on business Tuesday and Wednesday. J. E. Barker was a caller in our village Tuesday. M. F. Grimes was a passenger to Devils Lake Tuesday returning Wednesday. F. H. Murdick went to Devils Lake on business Monday returning home Wednesday. Wm. Maughan returned Wednesday from Rochester where he has been for the past few weeks. Mrs. C. E. Blackorby and children accompanied by Mrs. W. L. Converse left Thursday for St. Paul. M. Lawler is loading a car of grain consisting of wheat and rye which he is going to ship this week. C. E. Blackorby was a passenger on the Farmers Line to Devils Lake Monday returning home Tuesday. W. J. Cunningham of Sarles left Tuesday via Devils Lake for Cando to attend the county commissioners meeting. Mrs. Bert Thomas left Tuesday via Devils Lake for Cando where she will visit for some time with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brown who have been visiting their daughter in Winnipeg for several months are expected home this week. Mr. Marquis of Provident Life Insurance Co. was a business visitor in our village Tuesday and Wednesday. James McCarthy who left Hansboro last fall returned Wednesday. He was accompanied by Mr. Rodgers who expects to remain in our vicinity for some time. Miss Barbara Kozel of Pisek, North Dakota and Miss Jessie Kozel of Forest River arrived Saturday to visit at the home of their sister, Mrs. J. B. Smith. Miss Craig with her Sunday school class of about twelve boys went out to the home of Mrs. Wm. Wilson last Saturday evening. Games were played and refreshments served during the evening and the young people reported having had a very pleasant time. C. J. Berg, the Perth automobile man, unloaded a carload of Dodge cars on March 1 and invites prospective buyers to come and look them over before buying some other make of car. He says they will stand close inspection and will sell for the same price as last year. Randolph Manning went to Devils Lake Friday and will remain until Tuesday. John Pound who has been visiting at Grand Forks returned to Hansboro Thursday. Randolph Manning and Mrs. D. A. Blackburn drove to Cartwright one day last week to visit with their mother, Mrs. Manning. March 16, 1917 FARWELL PARTY Miss Ethel Lawler entertained about twenty-two of the young folks of Hansboro Monday evening in honor of her cousins, Edwin and John Pound who left Tuesday for their home in Atlee, Alberta, Canada. The evening was spent in playing progressive whist. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess during the evening. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lawler, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wills, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Oliver, the Misses Thursa, Ruth, Susie and Mabel Brown, Jennie Geary, Minnie Markell, Jennie Leslie and the Messrs. Oscar Anderson, Edwin and John Pound, Alec Brown and Johnnie and Ralph Lawler. The guests departed at a late hour, expressing themselves as having had a delightful time. PICTON NEWS (too late for last week) The oyster supper given by the men folks at the school house Friday evening was quite a success. There was a large crowd in attendance. Besides oysters, there was an abundance of everything in the line of edibles. A good social time was enjoyed by all present. Blanche Jarvis and Nina Blackorby visited at the Bower home from Saturday until Monday. Mary Lou Watts is visiting at the McMaster home this week. The Picton Social Club met at the home of Mrs. N. Bower Thursday, March 1. Helen McMaster who is attending school at Rolla, visited home folks and attended the oyster supper returning to Rolla Monday. Mrs. James was a St. John visitor Tuesday. Mr. James Jarvis lost a valuable milk cow last Sunday. The Picton Social Club will hold its next meeting with Mr. Will White March 29. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Mrs. Geo. Stevens went to Egeland last Friday for a short visit with relatives. N. W. Hawkinson last week completed his ice house which he filled with a goodly supply of ice the past month. The Carl Thorsett sale held last Saturday was largely attended most of the effects bringing a good price. The two pianos auctioned were purchased by Harvey Hunt and Jake Cherry. Mrs. Thorsett and children departed on Sunday for Sarles, Mr. Thorsett joining them the following day. Altie Kendig surprised his many friends by returning from the Devils Lake hospital on Thursday of last week. In response to their hearty greetings he assured them that he was much better than when he left here and it is the sincere wish of all that restoration to his former health may be complete. The eldest daughter of Chas. Tattle who has been in a very critical condition is reported as having passed the crisis for the better Saturday. With the advent young Master Arnold Tuesday, March 6, "Daddy Ora" was so preoccupied that he failed to inform us of the fact in time for last week's publication. We hope, however that so late an announcement of the arrival will be no handicap to his young majesty and extend him our best wishes for a long and useful life. The sad news of the death of Ed Foxwell at the Devils Lake hospital Wednesday, March 8 was received as a shock to our citizens. While being not wholly unexpected, Mr. Foxwell's condition being generally known as serious, it seemed hard to realize that one who was so well known and had been moving amongst us only so short a time before, could be no more. The remains were taken charge of and interred by the Masonic order of Devils Lake, the deceased having been a Mason of long standing. Ed Foxwell was born at Chantilly, Missouri sixty-two years ago. He is survived by three sisters. He was laid in his final resting place on March 11 and will be missed by many who had learned to esteem him. LOCAL NEWS F. H. Murdick is erecting an ice house south of his residence. Swan Olson is reported on the sick list this week. Joe Walgamont went to Devils Lake on business Thursday of last week. Miss Ruth Brown was a passenger on the Farmers Line Tuesday to have dental work attended. Walter Gilbert is expected home this week from the Agricultural College to resume his duties at the drug store. Lee Leftwich returned home from Fargo Monday where he has been attending the Agricultural College. Mr. and Mrs. Archie McLean moved Tuesday into the Pound house in the east part of town. Lynch Leftwich went to Devils Lake Saturday to meet his brother Lee, who has been away to school. Edwin and John Pound who have been visiting friends and relatives for some time, left Tuesday for their home at Atlee, Alberta, Canada. John White is reported to have had the misfortune to get a couple of his ribs broken when his sled upset last week. He was dragged about forty feet. Mrs. Fred Grey and children and Miss Jean Vodime left Saturday for Cando where they will visit at the home of Mrs. Grey's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Osborne. Word was received from the J. R. Orum family at Beverly, Saskatchewan, Canada last week. They say they are getting along nicely in Canada. It will be remembered there were rumors in February that Mr. Crum had gotten lost in a storm and froze. This, no doubt had gotten confused with the death of Mr. Crum's father at Dunseith which occurred at that time. Mrs. W. J. Wills visited last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Brooks in the country. Mr. Wills went out Saturday and stayed until Monday when they both returned home. Mrs. F. H. Murdick and daughter, Miss Velma returned home Friday of last week from Rochester where Miss Velma had been for treatment. Her many friends were glad to see her back again and looking so well. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brown returned home this week from Winnipeg where they have been visiting for some months past. Hobe Richardson returned Monday from the Agricultural College where he has been taking a course. Word was received that a baby boy had arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy White of Devils Lake. Mrs. Underwood is reported on the sick list this week. Dr. Davidson of Cartwright was over Wednesday to attend her. The Whist Club was well attended Wednesday night, the prizes were won by Mrs. W. J. Wills and James McCarthy. Refreshments were served by M. F. Grimes, Wm. Wilson and Claude Lawrence. March 23, 1917 FRANK GRAYBILL PASSES AWAY Frank Graybill who resided with his family near Perth, passed away in Rolla, Monday, March 19, 1917 where he has been sine about Christmas time under the doctor's care. He has about forty years of age. Mr. Graybill leaves a wife and eight children to mourn his loss. His remains was brought from Rolla and interment made in their cemetery west of Hansboro. Mr. Graybill was well known in this vicinity at one time he resided on a farm north of Hansboro, later moving near Perth. He was a member of the Yeomen and Modern Woodman lodges. The family has the sympathy of the entire community in the great loss. McDOUGALL'S ENTERTAIN Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McDougall entertained a number of their friends Tuesday evening. The evening was spent in playing cards and supper was served by the hostess. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Murdick and Miss Velma, Mr. and Mrs. L. P. McAneney, Miss Thursa Brown, J. McCarthy and M. F. Grimes. A very pleasant time is reported by those present and they report having had a fine sleigh ride which will soon be a thing of the past this winter. Chris Paetow, Swan Olson, Jr., Claire Wilson, John E. Knight and Chris Orton left Tuesday for the Canadian northwest, Fred Wilkinson driving them to Cartwright. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Albert Glanders "blew in" from the west last week, where he has spent the greater part of the winter. Will Gilholz was a passenger to Starkweather Saturday, spending a few days at the home of Roy Ellis there and returning on Tuesday. Our county superintendent, Miss Sorenson, visited our school on Wednesday and Thursday of last week. Mrs. Claude Elsberry returned to her home here Friday last, after having visiting with friends and relatives at Rolla for some time. Monroe Hoff, T. E. Clouse and E. B. Schrock are the jurors from Rock Lake who are "courting" at Cando this week, the session opening March 20. An equity representative with his wife arrived on Monday and are spending a few days in our village, having rooms at Mrs. Fannie Elsberry's. Miss Averil Rardon returned Tuesday to her home on the Lindsay and Yeager farm north of town from a visit of over a month with friends near Cando. Mr. and Mrs. Schulick, accompanied by Miss Viola, went to Devils Lake, Thursday where the latter received medical treatment. They returned Saturday. A meeting of Rock Lake citizens was held in the town hall Tuesday evening for the purpose of discussing a plan for illuminating our up-to-date little city. Prof. Dickerson arrived on the train Tuesday of this week to take charge of our high school. Classes were organized and high school work resumed on Wednesday morning. J. J. Beeghley spoke in the hall Saturday afternoon of last week on the raising of horses, with which he has had considerable experience. A good sized audience of those interested were in attendance. Wm. Brunnemeyer and E. B. Schrock journeyed to Devils Lake, Saturday both in search of medical aid. The former intended to remain for several days, while the latter proceeded to our county seat on Monday where he had been summoned as juror for the present term of district court. Joe Lichty arrived on the Farmers Line Tuesday after a winter sojourn with his family in California looking very fit and somewhat brown, from the tanning effect of the winter's sun. Mrs. Lichty and children accompanied him to Montana where they remained for a short visit at the home of her mother, Mrs. Lynn, near Glasgow. The Penny Social and dance in the hall Friday evening under the auspices of the Yeoman Ladies Aid was pronounced a very pleasant and successful entertainment by those in attendance. The earlier part of the evening was given over to dancing with a delicious penny luncheon of coffee, sandwiches, pickles, pie, etc. served at midnight. Many compliments were exchanged as to the splendid music which we are proud to announce was entirely home talent the orchestra consisting of Ben Gleanson, Art Booth, Cecil Armour, Edward Hronis and Joe Davidson. $14. 00 was retained after expenses had been paid as a first deposit in the Yeoman Aid treasury. M. J. Borgerson spent last Sunday at Rock Lake. Geo. Deardorff returned this week from a short business trip to Kenmare. Miss Sorenson was a guest at the McAneney home for supper Wednesday evening. Gusta Birkman of Egeland central visited her sister here Friday, returning Saturday. Chas. Forrest of Cando, shook hands with numerous friends and acquaintances in Rock Lake, while attending to business in our vicinity Wednesday last. Our school board met in almost continuous session Tuesday and Wednesday of last week owing to the large number of applications for teachers for the coming year which were under consideration. Emery Bullock surprised his many friends by stepping from the train last Friday, accompanied by one of the fair sex whom he introduced as "Mrs. Bullock", they having been wedded back in good old Michigan. Mrs. Harry Bullock and children also returned the same day from their winter sojourn in the east. Mrs. Ella Eckright is confined to her bed this week as a result of a fall in which she twisted and sprained her ankle on Tuesday evening. She had started out of doors for something and the step being slippery she slipped and fell injuring her ankle badly. Egeland Enterprise J. K. Edelman returned from the east after being absent over two weeks buying goods for the Chicago Store. Mr. Edelman is going to engage in manufacturing overalls and mackinaws with an established concern at Minneapolis and will move with his family to their former home the latter part of this month. M. J. Borgerson will move with his family in the house now occupied by Mr. Edelman and will have full charge of the Chicago Store. Egeland Enterprise. LOCAL NEWS Mrs. D. B. McDonald entertained the teacher of the Hansboro school Saturday, March 17 at a St. Patrick's Day dinner at 6 o'clock p. m. Gus Wilsons gave a dance last Saturday night to a number of their friends. A fine time is reported by those who attended. Mrs. D. L. Blackorby and Victor Geyer furnished the music. Lunch was served during the evening. The Whist Club met at Grimes Hall Wednesday evening. Mrs. L. P. McAneney and Chas. Tribble won the first prizes. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Wm. Wilson, Mrs. Claude Lawrence, Mrs. L. P. McAneney, Mrs. D. A. Blackburn and Miss Thursa Brown. W. J. Cunningham of Sarles was in town last Thursday. G. A. Olson was at Cando on business this week. S. L. Phillips is in Cando this week attending court. C. A. Weeden went to Cando Wednesday on business. Geo. Stureman of Rock Lake was a visitor in our village Saturday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McLean, Friday, March 16, a girl. Dr. Emmett of Sarles made a professional call in Hansboro Monday. John Anderson went to Cando via Devils Lake Tuesday on business. Quite a number of our citizens are attending court in Cando this week. The show and dance at Grimes' hall last Friday night was well attended. Mrs. Carter was a passenger on the Farmers Line to Devils Lake Monday. Mrs. D. B. McDonald visited at the Fessenden home in the country the first part of the week. August Miller is in charge of the Anderson Hardware Store while the Anderson brothers are away. Mrs. Bert Thomas returned Thursday of last week from Cando where she had been visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. W. J. Wills left Friday for Larimore where she expects to visit for some time at the home of her parents. Oscar Anderson went to Devils Lake on business, Saturday and from there to Cando to be present at court. Wm. Wilson, Eugene Geyer and Mike O'Donnell went to Cando Monday to act as jurors during this session of court. Miss Hazel O'Donnell left Thursday for the hospital at Devils Lake. Bert Thomas went to St. John on business last week. Mike Lawler and family were moving to their farm north of town this week. J. R. Wills went to Cando on business Monday, returning home Thursday. Geo. McLean of Sarles was visiting at the home of his son, Harvey McLean Monday. Miss Thursa Brown and Genevieve Byrnes spent Saturday night and Sunday at the J. D. Leftwich home. Leon Agarand was among the passengers enroute for Cando Wednesday. The Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs. G. A. Olson Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Hugh Lymburn and Mrs. G. A. Olson served lunch. They will meet at Mrs. A. Blackorby's on April 4. J. Wilson returned Thursday of last week from a visit of two months with old friends and relatives in Illinois. Mr. Wilson states that when he left the east they were planting potatoes and some grain. B. Lawrence returned from Missouri Wednesday where he has been visiting for some months past. Mr. Lawrence looks as if though the trip did him good and his many friends are glad to have him in our midst again. The Picton Social Club hereby announce that they will hold their next meeting at the home of Wm. White Thursday, March 29 and will also hold a meeting at the home of Wm. Galbraith Thursday, April 12. Everybody is invited to both meetings. The News is in receipt of a letter received this week from D. D. Finley. Mr. Finley states that he has secured the position of district manager of the Brotherhood of American Yeoman, for the northern half of North Dakota. He also states that Mrs. Finley and baby are getting along nicely. They are now located at Knox. March 30, 1917 LIFE OF SEVENTY YEARS AGO Samuel Smith of Petersburg this state, says the Springfield, Missouri, Register, has a copy of a sale bill printed in Pike County, Missouri, seventy years ago. Nothing can show the rapid change made in morals and material things more than the reading of this bill: "State of Missouri, County of Pike, to whom it may concern: The undersigned will sell at public outcry for cash on the premises where the Cook Creek crosses the Old Missouri Road, the following chattels: Six oxen with yokes and chains, two wagons with beds, three nigger wenches, four buck niggers, three nigger boys, two prairie plows, twenty-five steel traps, one barrel of pickled cabbage, one hogshead of tobacco, one lot nigger shoes, one spinning wheel; one loom, mink and skunk skins and a lot of other articles. Am gwine to California. Free headcheese, apples and hard cider. " ROCK LAKE RIPPLES E. C. Latham was a passenger to Elsberry Monday. Mrs. Cliff Yeager is reported on the sick list. Mrs. Ed Hoff of Crocus was calling on friends between trains here Thursday. W. P. Mills returned on Wednesday of last week from his duties at the state capitol. The Rebekah's held their regular meeting in the hall Monday evening of this week. Blaine McAneney moved on Monday into their new home north of Andrew Foley's. Mrs. Max Jahnke and little daughters arrived from Montana last week for a visit with relatives here Thursday. Our "local" was several hours late Wednesday, the delay being caused by the distribution of new railroad ties along the route. The band instruments arrived last week and were assigned to the various members and the first regular practice will be held this Saturday. Alex Walder is staying at the Lindsay home this week on account of the present condition of the roads making daily travel to and from school impossible. A recent report has reached us of the sudden death of Mrs. Elizabeth Sink, a former resident of this neighborhood. We cannot confirm it however, being unable to learn further particulars. Our farmers are busily engaged these days, in cleaning seed grain, overhauling harnesses, etc., in anticipation of the spring rush, which will doubtless be on before the advent of another moon. E. C. Latham spent several days last week doing interior decorating at the D. I Brindle home. Mrs. Jas. Kennedy and Miss Vernice Briggs departed for Fargo last Friday where they spent a few days as the guests of Russell Kennedy who is attending the I. B. C. there. They returned on Tuesday. Mrs. W. J. Lichty and daughters returned on Saturday from their winter sojourn in sunny California having made a brief visit enroute with the Lynns in Montana. While having had a delightful visit, they express delight at being home again. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jahnke, Mrs. Max Jahnke and two little girls with Albert Glanders as chaperone and nurse girl, departed Tuesday of this week for their homes near Carter, Montana after having visited at the Chas. Jahnke home in our village for the past week. They were accompanied as far as Devils Lake by Mrs. Chas. Jahnke and Miss Selma who returned home Thursday stopping for a short visit at the H. C. See home at Webster. Altie Kendig, who has been moving various buildings, stock, etc. and preparing to change his residence from town onto his farm home one mile north, moved his family and his household goods the first part of the week. With the addition of the large house moved onto their farm last fall, the Kendig family are now very comfortably established at their country home. George Umpleby assisted with the moving and will remain on the Kendig farm during the coming season. William Johnson and family are the latest addition to the steadily increasing population of our little town, having moved last week from the N. W. Hawkinson farm home across the lake into the Lish Elsberry residence north of the school house, previously occupied as bachelor quarters by Frank Lewko. Fred Jahnke surprised his Rock Lake friends last Thursday by arriving in our midst accompanied by a buxom young lady whom he introduced as his wife. Upon investigation we learned that on Thursday, March 15, at the home of the bride's parents at Hamberg, Minnesota, Miss Marie Bennike was joined in holy wedlock to Fred Jahnke in the presence of a large number of relatives and immediate friends. Fred has been a transient resident among us for several years and has many warm friends who join in congratulations and best wishes for years to come. Mr. and Mrs. Jahnke left on Tuesday for their Montana where they will make their future home. Marshal Linderman returned this week to the home of his uncle, Harvey Weller and his many friends are glad to welcome him back to the land of the Granger, after his winter sojourn at him home in Myersdale, Pennsylvania. LOCAL NEWS Miss Rosie Underwood arrived in Hansboro Saturday from Lead, South Dakota and returned the same day with her mother, Mrs. W. B. Underwood, to Devils Lake. Mrs. Underwood going there for treatment. Dr. McPike of Cando was in our village this week. Steve Williams was on the sick list last week. The pupils of the Hansboro school are busy this week taking examinations. Vic Rasmussen of Grand Forks was in Hansboro on business this week. Percy Cowan and family are moving this week to the Flynn farm east of Rolla. Miss Opal Tribble spent Sunday in Hansboro at the home of her parents. G. A. Olson Co. is having some new shelves installed in his store. Wm. Maughan is overseeing the job. At the township meeting the 20 inst., S. L. Phillips was elected supervisor for a term of three years. Oscar Anderson returned home Saturday from Cando, where he had been fro several days attending court. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. McAneney of Egeland were the guests at the home of their son, L. P. McAneney over Sunday. Walter Gilbert returned Monday from the A. C. and is now back at his duties with the D. A. Blackburn Co. Marcus Kessler was a passenger on the Farmers Line to Devils Lake Monday returning home Wednesday. Geo. Walker returned from the northwest Thursday of last week where he had been for several weeks. J. Wilson went to Rock Lake last Saturday where he spent Sunday visiting friends returning home on Monday. Mrs. Mary E. Laing and Mrs. Wm. Wilson entertained a few of the small boys last Friday afternoon in honor of Best Wilson's tenth birthday. The boys had a very pleasant time and during the afternoon a dainty lunch was served. Bert Thomas shipped a carload of horses to Saco, Montana Wednesday. Thorwald Olson accompanied it, Mr. Thomas also went to Saco to look after business. Olaf Tonder, formerly of Hansboro was visiting here for a couple of days this week, leaving Wednesday for Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada. Mrs. W. J. Wills returned Tuesday from Larimore where she has been visiting the past week with her parents. Mrs. Geo. McLean who has been visiting at the home of her son, Harvey McLean, returned home to Sarles this week. J. R. Crum, formerly of Hansboro but now of Beverly, Saskatchewan, Canada is moving this week to Success, Saskatchewan. Miss Opal Tribble, Miss Craig and Miss Grace Tribble took turns teaching the first of the week in Miss Byrnes grades during her absence. W. H. Smith and A. H. Davis, of Sarles were in town Friday attending the Nonpartisan meeting. They also made the News a very pleasant call. Miss Grace Tribble who is attending Normal at Mayville, arrived home Saturday for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tribble during the Easter vacation. The News is in receipt of a letter from J. E. Seeley who is spending the winter in Florida. At this writing Mr. Seeley was in Tampa, he expects to visit St. Petersburg, Jacksonville and many other places of interest in the south. He states he is having a grand time and it is a fine place to spend the winter. He takes this means of sending his regards to his many friends in this vicinity. James Keyes returned from the Agricultural College Saturday. Mrs. Walter Gailfus drove down from Picton Thursday and spent the day with her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Maughan and attended the R. N. A. play in the evening. L. L. Peavey of Egeland is in Hansboro this week buying a car of horses to ship to Montana. OBITUARY Frank Henry Graybill was born November 23, 1878 at Brughs Mills, Botetut Co., Virginia and died in Rolla, Rolette County, North Dakota on Monday, March 19, 1917. He moved to North Dakota march 30, 1897 and was married to Miss Myrtle Albertson of Indiana in 1900. They resided for some time near Hansboro later moving near Perth. To them were born eleven children, eight of which are still living. April 6, 1917 ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Mr. John Deal was a south bound passenger from Rock Lake Tuesday. Andrew Foley and H. B. Grey returned Monday of this week from a short business trip down the line. Jno. Eller and wife are the new tenants on the N. W. Hawkinson farm to succeed the Wilbur Johnson family recently vacated. "Cap" Briggs and daughter Vernice drove Sunday to Perth where Miss Vernice will take up her duties as clerk in Haskin's General Store commencing April 12. Miss Iva Smoot spent the last week in our village at the home of her sister, Mrs. Cliff Yeager, who is on the sick list, having been confined to her bed for some time. The March finals were held at our school last week those coming to Rock Lake from the rural schools for exams being as follows: Ruby Doty, Ernest Deal, Wm. Kenepp, Elmer Barker and Erwin Barkin. Mrs. Ed Hoff came up from Crocus last Thursday to attend the Aid and church service that evening. She remained until Saturday being the guest of Mrs. Harry Lichty renewing many old time acquaintances meanwhile. Miss Ruth Hunt came up from Egeland last Saturday for an over-Sunday visit with her parents returning on Monday. Miss Ruth report the Egeland schools as flourishing there being over seventy in attendance at high school there. Our school faculty and pupils have been enjoying to the utmost, the Easter vacation granted them this week. The weatherman has been very gracious in his bestowal of such balmy weather enabling all to partake of the free, out-of-door life. Miss Eunice Hummel, high school assistant, left on Saturday for Grand Forks to spend her Easter vacation with friends thee. The rest of our teachers remained here to recreate the distance to their respective homes being so great as to consume most of their week in going and returning. Miss Dora Elsberry returned to her home in our village from Devils Lake Wednesday of last week having stayed at the home of her aunt, Mrs. C. W. Green and attended school there for the past few years. Mr. Green having recently disposed of his drug store, the family expect to move from Devils Lake in the near future and Miss "Dod" will enter our school for the remainder of the term. Mrs. A. L. Kendig was very unceremoniously surprised at her recently acquired new country home north of town, Saturday evening of last week, by a merry company consisting of the Joe Hronesh, Archie Sibley and Will O'Brien families with our school marm, Miss Brand as chaperone, the occasion being her birthday. An enjoyable evening was spent with games and music and light refreshments. Ed Hoff of Crocus and Miss Ivah Grossnickle of the Brumbaugh school greeted their many friends in our village Tuesday. Miss Ivah though having performed her duties as teacher for the past three months is suffering still from the serious effects of her broken ankle of some six months ago and is able to use her foot only with the aid of an ankle brace. Her friends here sincerely hope for a complete recovery soon. HUGO GAILFUS' ENTERTAIN Last Friday night Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gailfus entertained a number of their friends. The evening was spent very pleasantly in visiting, dancing and playing cards. The guests report having had a splendid time. PICTON NEWS The Picton school began April 2 with 30 pupils registered in the upper room and 26 in the primary. Miss Ida May Davis of Omro, Wisconsin arrived Friday to take up her duties as principal of the Picton school. Miss Mabel Brown is teaching as substitute in the primary room because Miss Buchley is unable to get here until next Monday. Mr. Jarvis lost another milk cow last week. There was a social and dance given at the Hugo Gailfus home last Friday evening. A large crowd was in attendance and everyone reported having had a good time. Wm. White went to Devils Lake the first of this week to take treatment for rheumatism. The Picton Sunday school will begin Sunday, April 8 at 2:30 p. m. Everybody is invited. LOCAL NEWS Cecil Armour of Elsberry was a caller in Hansboro Tuesday. The young girls of the Hansboro school met at the hotel Tuesday evening and organized a sewing class with Miss Markell as instructor. Chas. Conroy of the J. D. Gruber of Sarles was in Hansboro Wednesday. Harvey McLean returned to Sarles with him where he will spend a few days. Miss Genevieve Byrnes expects to go to St. John this evening to spend Easter with her parents. Joe Walgomont went to Rock Lake Monday. Chris Orton returned last week from the Canadian northwest. C. E. Blackorby went to Cartwright Wednesday on business. Henry Wilburg returned Tuesday from Nome, North Dakota where he had spent the winter. Miss Ruth Disher is spending the week at the home of her brother, Ernest Disher. A. Blackorby returned home Friday via St. John from Missouri where he had spent the winter. S. Hale and D. Phillips went to Rolla Thursday where they will send a few days. Claire Wills is spending a few days in the country with his brother, Ora Wills, this week. Miss Marie Wegner who has been working at the hotel for some time left Saturday for Minot. Wm. White is reported on the sick list this week. Mr. White is suffering from rheumatism. L. Peavey of Egeland shipped a carload of horses from Hansboro Tuesday to Point Sound, Montana. Jim Pettit of Rock Lake paid the News a pleasant call Wednesday and boosted his subscription for another year. Due to an oversight last week we failed to mention the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Disher on March 26. Alfred Olson went to Grand Forks the first of the week to visit with his brother Melvin, who is attending the University at that place. The sale of I. J. Reese last Friday was well attended and things brought a good price. Cattle especially going very high. Mrs. W. J. Wills received word Monday that her brother in Larimore was sick. She left Tuesday to be at his bed side. C. F. Robeson came up from Cando last Friday and auctioned the sale of I. J. Reese and in the meantime called on many of his Hansboro friends. Eugene Geyer returned Tuesday from Cando where he has been attending court. Wm. Wilson and Mike O'Donnell returned home last Friday. Miss Grace Tribble and Miss Velma Murdick returned to Mayville Monday where they are attending Normal. They were accompanied as far as Devils Lake by Miss Opal Tribble and Harry Tribble. Miss Catherine Roth who has been visiting her father at Moose Horn, Canada returned to Hansboro Tuesday. Her grandfather August Miller meeting her at Cartwright. F. H. Murdick is having some remodeling done to his dwelling this week. Mrs. Ora Wills and baby and Miss Zelma Wilson were passengers on the Farmers Line to Devils Lake Wednesday. Mrs. Harvey McLean and little daughter and sister left Wednesday for Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Mrs. McLean expects to visit there for some time. Mrs. A. Blackorby entertained the Ladies Aid Wednesday afternoon. Their next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. F. H. Murdick on Wednesday, April 18. Mrs. W. B. Underwood returned home Thursday from the hospital at Devils Lake. She is feeling some better. Miss Minnie Markell and Miss G. Byrnes spent Wednesday evening at the J. Brown home in the country. ARMOURDALE NEWS L. Hendrickson was an Armourdale caller last Tuesday. Chas. and Willie Tukkanen were callers at the Berg home last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Johnson were out visiting in this vicinity last Thursday. Rev. M. N. Westerbuck spoke to a large audience at the Finn hall last Sunday. Gasper Pykonen returned home last week from an extended visit at the Pacific coast. Henry Hendrickson of Elsberry transacted business in this vicinity last Tuesday. Edward Hendrickson from north of Hansboro spent Sunday with his brother Lewis. Edward Erola arrived from Deer River, Minnesota last Friday and at present is staying with the Hendrickson family. Edward Hendrickson, a brother of Lewis and Henry Hendrickson arrived with a car of stock and machinery and household goods from Hayti, South Dakota last Friday at Hansboro and will live on his farm two miles northeast of Hansboro which he purchased from Mr. Thomas last fall. April 13, 1917 ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Mrs. Latham and daughter, Miss Elma were Egeland visitors last Thursday. Wilbur Johnson moved last week to the Fred Lindsay farm recently vacated by the Rardon family. Mrs. Wagle arrived last Saturday for a short stay at the home of her daughter Mrs. Andrew Foley. Miss Lulu Rimel was a passenger up the line, Friday, visiting with her sister, Miss Lona, of the Hansboro school. Miss Violet Parks, departed last Friday for her home in Ridgeville, Manitoba, Canada after having spent several months at the home of her sister, Mrs. Fred Lindsay. The families of Geo. Petsinger, Milt Price, Jno. Hyndman and Joe Solomon surprised Adrian Kidder at his farm home, Friday evening April 6 the occasion being Mr. Kidder's birthday anniversary. A delightful time is reported. LOCAL NEWS D. A. Blackburn drove Dr. Balfour to Rock Lake Tuesday. John Anderson was a business visitor to Devils Lake Monday. Chas. Blackorby went to Winnipeg on business the first of the week. Arthur Dixon of Rolla came over by auto to Hansboro Tuesday on business. Farmers are getting very busy now with spring work. Some are already seeding. L. P. McAneney was a passenger on the Farmers Line to Egeland Wednesday returning Thursday. Miss Lulu Rimel of Rock Lake returned home Monday after a visit of a few days with her sister Miss Lona Rimel in Hansboro. Jack Brooks was a passenger to Newville Thursday. Miss Byrnes spent Easter at St. John with her parents. L. P. McAneney was a business visitor to Devils Lake last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. H. Porter were passengers to Devils Lake Monday. Gus Olson and Mrs. Swan Olson drove to Cartwright on business Saturday. Carl Olson went to Devils Lake Monday where he had dental work attended to. The Ladies Aid will met next Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. F. H. Murdick. G. A. Olson Co. had a new front of plate glass put in their store this week, also put up a new awning. Elmer Barker of Sarles was in our village on business the first of the week. Mr. Barker has moved with his family from Sarles back to the farm. M. J. Kessler was a passenger on the Farmers Line to Devils Lake Monday returning to Hansboro Wednesday. Wm. White who went to the Devils Lake hospital for treatments last week is reported to be improving nicely. N. Bowers accompanied by his son Albert went to Devils Lake for treatment last Saturday. Albert returned home Wednesday. Geo. Smith arrived Wednesday from Missouri where he now lives. Mr. Smith expects to spend the summer in this vicinity. F. J. Oliver of the News left Monday for Grand Forks. He was accompanied by Mrs. F. J. Oliver who returned home Wednesday. Congressman Helgeson who died suddenly Tuesday will be remembered by many people of this vicinity as he spoke here last summer. J. E. Seeley returned Saturday from Florida where he had spent the winter. Mr. Seeley states that Florida is a fine place to winter. Miss Minnie Markell and Oscar Anderson drove to Rolla Saturday where they spent Easter at the home of Miss Markell's parents. Mrs. W. M. Wills returned Wednesday where she had been called on account of the sickness of her brother whom she reports improving. Miss Edith Sundt of Canada spent Sunday at the G. A. Olson home, leaving on Monday for Egeland where she will visit with a sister who is teaching school at that place. Mrs. J. Walgomont left Tuesday for Fargo where she will visit for some time at the home of her sister. It is Mrs. Walgomont's intentions to visit the west coast before returning to Hansboro. PICTON NEWS The Picton Social Club will hold a meeting at the home of Mrs. E. E. McDougall Thursday afternoon April 26. There will also be election of new officers. Everybody is invited. Nina Blackorby, Secretary Mr. and Mrs. Turcotte were Rolla visitors Monday. School is progressing nicely under the management of Miss Davis. Mr. Atkinson and children and Sid Brooks and family visited at the Wm. James home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. Miller went to Rolla Monday to have some dental work done for Mrs. Miller. Mrs. E. Watts visited at the Bowers home Monday and Mrs. Jarvis was a visitor on Tuesday. Rev. A. C. Amundsen of Rolla will hold services at the Picton school house Sunday at 4 p. m. Mr. Wm. James discovered one of his fine milk cows dead when he went to the barn Sunday morning. The cause is unknown. Miss Buckley arrived last Saturday to take up her duty as primary teacher Monday. Her friends were glad to welcome her back. N. Bowers who has been suffering with rheumatism for the past six months, was taken to the General Hospital for treatment. He was accompanied by his son Ab. Who will remain a few days with him. His many friends hope for a speedy recovery. April 27, 1917 HANSBORO TO INCORPORATE The citizens of Hansboro held a meeting at Grimes Hall Monday evening April 23 to determine whether they should incorporate. A good attendance is reported and it was unanimously carried that Hansboro should be incorporated. J. R. Wills acted as chairman and G. E. Geyer, secretary. The following committee were appointed to make all arrangements for incorporating: L. P. McAneney, G. E. Geyer, F. H. Murdick, M. F. Grimes and C. E. Blackorby. This movement is certainly one of great importance and should be encouraged by all the citizens of Hansboro. DR. BARBOUR ARRIVED MONDAY Dr. Barbour arrived Monday from Ludlow, Colorado and will open up his offices in the building just east of the post office. SCHOOL NOTES The girls of the Sewing Club were entertained at the home of Gladys Blackburn Tuesday afternoon. The aprons, caps and cuffs were completed and the patching and darning lessons were begun. Many of the children who live in the country were tardy Wednesday morning owing to the bad roads. Miss Byrnes' pupils are practicing for an operetta. The pupils of the eighth and ninth grades are practicing for a contest that will take place either May 4. Miss Mabel Brown taught the primary room Monday because of Miss Rimel's absence. Anitz Schwartz is now attending school. Richard Lymburn, John Anderson and Charles Brown are absent from school on account of the spring work. Gilbert Peterson is absent because of sickness. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES M. J. Borgerson was up from Egeland Monday. Mrs. Yeager, Sr. is reported on the sick list. Miss Ruth Mills is assisting in the N. W. Hawkinson department store this week. Mrs. Art Booth who has recently been on the sick list is able to be about again. Another young recruit was enrolled on the birth register of the Lloyd Keeney home Tuesday, April 17. Congratulations. The W. P. Mills restaurant discontinued business last Monday. Mr. Mills will move his family into the Rutherford house we understand. Miss Elma Latham has been visiting at the Lish Elsberry home, meanwhile assisting Mrs. Elsberry with the housework, the latter having been indisposed for some time. Frank Lewko moved his household belongings Monday into the house recently vacated by the Kendig family where he will establish bachelor quarters. Through a recent business transaction, N. W. Hawkinson has become the proprietor of the building formerly occupied by the Chicago Cash Store. Mr. Hawkinson is undecided yet, as to its future use. Our little village has quite recovered from the shock of the April blizzard Tuesday and is now proceeding on its leisurely course as complacently as ever, amongst snowdrifts busting buds and nestling birds. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lean and children left, via auto, last Saturday, for Oberon, in response to a telegram to the effect that Mrs. Lean's father was very low. We learn that he passed away that night. The sympathy of her many friends is extended to Mrs. Lean in this dark hour. LOCAL NEWS E. M. Fessenden and family visited friends in Hansboro Sunday. Harvey McLean and family returned Friday from a visit at Sarles and Thief River. J. H. Newman and family of Cartwright were business callers in Hansboro Monday. Chas. Barker said his auto to Art Davis last week. It is rumored that the Hansboro garage will be opened soon. Archie McLean and D. B. McDonald autoed to Sarles Monday on business. Carl Whiting of Rock Lake was a visitor in Hansboro Friday. Miss Lona Rimel spent Saturday and Sunday in Devils Lake. Chas. King leaves today for Big Sandy, Montana. Mrs. J. R. Wills is reported on the sick list this week. L. P. McAneney left Wednesday for Fargo on business. Bob Elsberry of Elsberry was in town between trains Wednesday. Miss Reta Rader of Cando has been visiting friends in Hansboro this week. Miss Ruth Disher is again back on duty at the drug store after a month's vacation. J. R. Wills spent the latter part of last week at the home of his son, Ora Wills, in the country. Wm. White returned from the hospital at Devils Lake Friday looking very much improved. Walter Johnson has been compelled to be absent from school the past week on account of sickness. Mr. and Mrs. D. B. McDonald left Wednesday for Grand Forks where they will visit for a few days with relatives. Miss Genevieve Byrne went to St. John Saturday where she spent Sunday visiting relatives returning to Hansboro Sunday evening. Miss Minnie Markell and Oscar Anderson autoed to Rolla Sunday and from there to St. John where they spent the afternoon with friends. Rev. R. W. Lee of the M. E. Church at Rolla has resigned and has offered his services to the U. S. Government as chaplain in the army or secretary of the Y. M. C. A. N. Bowers returned Saturday from the Devils Lake hospital where he had been for treatment for the rheumatism. He was accompanied by Mrs. Bowers who had been to visit him. CARD OF THANKS I desire to express my sincere appreciation to the members of the Royal Neighbors also to those of the Ladies Aid for the remembrances presented to me by them, before my departure from Hansboro. Mrs. W. J. Wills Chas. Schroter of Elsberry was a caller in Hansboro between trains Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McDougall and children were visiting in Hansboro Saturday. Miss Oglesby a trained nurse arrived in Hansboro Tuesday and is now stopping at the hotel. Wm. Carr bought Conrad Eckert's auto the other day and Mr. Eckert then invested in a new Buick. Mr. and Mrs. Blaine McAneney of Rock Lake spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. McAneney. Miss Hettie Phillips who has been seriously sick with bronchitis is somewhat improved at this writing. Dr. Davidson was called on Saturday. ARMOURDALE NEWS Mrs. Henry Mattson of east of Hansboro visited with Mrs. L. Hendrickson last Sunday. Edward Hendrickson of Hansboro transacted business in this vicinity last Sunday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Houvinen of Elsberry a boy last week. Matt Tukkanen and W. M. Berg transacted business at Rock Lake last week. Matt Koskie has purchased a new Ford car from C. Berg of Perth. Peter Juntunen and family visited at John Carlson's last Sunday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Axel Johnson of Perth, a boy. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Parvey of Perth visited at the home of their daughter Mrs. L. Hendrickson Sunday. Mrs. Anna Matson was on the sick list a few days last week. PICTON NEWS Blanche Jarvis visited at the Jas. O'Donnell home from Friday until Sunday. Miss Alice Bowers returned from Devils Lake last Friday, her brother Max went to the lake the same day to accompany his father and mother home Saturday, his father being confined at the hospital for treatment. Wm. White returned from Devils Lake last Friday from the hospital where he has been taking treatment for rheumatism.