Towner County, ND, Hansboro News published between May 1, 1917 and June 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 May 1, 1917 and June 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 May 4, 1917 ROCK LAKE RIPPLES According to the Egeland Enterprise, M. J. Borgerson now owns a Ford. Miss Edith Mills closed a successful term of school in the Boyd neighborhood Friday. Jas. Balfour autoed over from Hannah Tuesday for a visit at the Gray and Balfour homes here. Mrs. Harry Stanley and little daughters went to Devils Lake Tuesday of last week returning the following Thursday. Art Booth is the owner of another car. We wish him better luck than he experienced with his former one, which was destroyed by fire. Mr. and Mrs. Kendig "Forded" it to Sarles, Tuesday. Miss Mabel Medean accompanied than on returning and will visit at the Kendig home. Carpenters have recently erected an enclosure in the town hall for a movie machine and it is rumored that our little village will have frequent picture shows this coming season. Prof. Dickerson this week received a human brain from the State University for inspection of the psychology and physiology classes of our school. Miss Florence Hussey become so indisposed on Wednesday as to be unable to conduct the classes of her seventh and eighth grades. Consequently Miss Thatcher substituted in her place, the girls of the high school assisting in the latter's room. We are sorry to state that Jack Gall, one of our "village smithys" is again disabled from duty being confined to his home with a severe case of rheumatism. We understand he is somewhat improved and hope it will not be long before we shall again hear the merry ring of his anvil. Word was received last week of the death of Mrs. Mary Hagar on Wednesday at the home of her son David Habar, near Bisbee. It is with sorrow that we chronicle the news of her death. Mrs. Hagar was quite well known in this vicinity having lived on her homestead, adjoining that of her daughter's Mrs. Joe Solomon for several years. She will be missed. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved ones. LOCAL NEWS The Hansboro Garage opened for business this week. Miss Thursa Brown is assisting in the post office store this week. Miss Mollie Markell of Rolla is the guest this week of her sister, Miss Minnie Markell. C. C. Conroy of Sarles was a business caller in Hansboro Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. D. B. McDonald returned Monday from a short visit in Grand Forks. The family of Harry Owens is now living in the Farrell house just west of the Bank of Hansboro. Celia Olson was absent from school the first of the week on account of sickness. Several of the Rock Lake people autoed to Hansboro Thursday evening for the concert. E. T. Judd, county surveyor, arrived in Hansboro, Thursday from Cando and will survey our village. Many of the citizens of Hansboro have been busily engaged this week making garden and cleaning yard. Harry Burnham moved his family up from Devils Lake this week owing to the change in the train schedule. Among other railroad men who moved their families to Hansboro this week were M. Ordahl and W. H. Nicoli. Miss Aletha Weeden and C. A. Weeden, Jr. who are teaching at Calvin visited at the home of their parents Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Weeden this week. Robert Lloyd and family moved up from Devils Lake the first of the week. They now occupy the C. A. Weeden house recently vacated by J. H. Poyzer. Miss Genevieve Byrnes accompanied by Miss Caroline Roth drove to St. John Friday evening where they visited at the home of Miss Byrnes parents until Sunday. Mrs. L. Geary returned this week from Atlee, Alberta, Canada where she had been visiting her sister, Mrs. Wm. Howard who has been seriously ill. Mrs. Geary reports Mrs. Howard much improved when she left. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wills who have resided in Hansboro for several years left Thursday morning for Larimore where they will visit for some time at the home of Mrs. Wills' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Robert Lloyd. Later they will go to Casper, Wyoming where Mr. Wills has a position. Mr. Wills had been in the employment of the Gruber Co. for a number of years, but thought now he would like a change. To say that Mr. and Mrs. Wills will be missed in Hansboro does not express it, for they were always present and willing to help at all the social functions. A number of their friends went to the train Thursday morning to see them safely on their way. The News joins their many friends in wishing them prosperity in their new home. D. B. McDonald autoed to Devils Lake Wednesday returning home Thursday. Mrs. L. Agarand will entertain the Ladies Aid next Wednesday afternoon May 9. Miss Jennie Geary resigned her position as clerk in the post office store the first of the week. Geo. Brown of Rock Lake was a business caller in Hansboro last Friday. L. P. McAneney left Monday morning for Fargo. He was accompanied as far as Devils Lake by Mrs. McAneney. PICTON NEWS Harry Fernyhough and family visited at the Watts home last Sunday. Nina Blackorby has been staying in Rolla the past week at the Sutton home. Helen McMaster who is attending school at Rolla visited home folks from Saturday until Sunday afternoon. The Picton Social Club held a meeting at the McDougall home last Thursday with a large crowd in attendance. NO HOPE FOR MEN TRAPPED BY FLAME IN MOUNTAIN MINE Hastings, Colorado, April 30 - Eight more bodies, making a total of 15, were found by a rescue crew which came out of the Hastings mine of the Victor American Fuel Company late Saturday. As soon as the first rescuers emerged another crew entered the mine to bring out the bodies. Outside the mine scores of volunteers pressed forward, eager to go in. National guardsmen were stationed at the entrance of the mine. Four crews of expert helmetsmen worked in shifts, desperately striving to remove "falls". Trinidad, Colorado, April 30 - There is no escape for the 120 or more men caught behind the fire in the Hastings mine of the Victor American Fuel Company near Ludlow and it is feared that all have perished. Rescue crews reported they cannot reach all the entombed men because of the wreckage, the explosion having torn ceilings and walls of the main slope. Five bodies were found by the rescue squads is after they had penetrated 2,000 feet into the workings. "One hundred and eighteen men are behind the fire and there is little chance of reaching them", James Dalrymple, chief mining inspector, reported. Superintendent Cameron said he had little hope of saving any of the men who were in the mine when the explosion occurred. If the men still are alive behind the fire, it will be a miracle, he said. A list containing 119 names of mining men was given out by company officials. It included David Reese, mine inspector; David William, pit boss, H. J. Millard, fire boss; 25 company men and 91 miners. Virtually all of the miners listed are foreigners. The main workings extend 3,600 feet under the mountain where most of the men were believed to be imprisoned. The first indication of trouble was a cloud of black smoke which bellowed from the mouth of the slope. Superintendent Cameron hastily organized a rescue force of five men and entered the slope but the smoke and heat from the fire within was so intense that they soon were forced to retreat. Another rescue force was organized and equipped with oxygen helmets. These men, eight in number, again led by Mr. Cameron, again attempted to reach the entombed men May 11, 1917 ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Geo. Keeney arrived last week from Ft. Dodge, Iowa. Miss Ruth Mills was among those with measles last week. Forrest Vaughn of Cando was a visitor here Sunday. D. K. Brighbill came up from the county seat Friday to look after business matters here. Ed Hoff of Crocus was seen meandering our streets in his car Monday. Looks like old times. Beatrice Elsberry was detained from school a few days last week with measles. Robt. Elsberry and family of Elsberry spent Sunday with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. See of Webster autoed up Sunday being guests of the Jahnke home. Mrs. Briggs, Miss Lela and Master Russell visited friends at Hansboro the latter part of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Lichty, parents of one of our townsmen, arrived on Thursday from Idaho and will spend the summer here. Mrs. Roy Lean and children returned Saturday from Oberon whence she was called by the recent death of her father. Altie Kendig departed on Tuesday for Montana where he will visit relatives and spend a while prospecting. Jack Pettit, Sam Keeney and Isadore Henley are among the most additions to the already large number of auto owners in this vicinity. The old Brooks and Groves Livery and Feed Barn which has recently conducted by Geo. Brown is about to be converted into an auto garage. Mrs. Harry Hunt and mother, Mrs. Smerer, went to Devils Lake last Thursday the latter had accompanied her little niece from Sarles to the hospital there, where the little lady was to undergo an operation. A long felt want of the community has recently been supplied by the purchase of a tract of land from N. W. Hawkinson to be used for burial purposes. The site is a very desirable one, being located a short distance west of town, with good drainage and easy access. Shade trees are being planted thereon and the ground being made adaptable as far as possible for a cemetery. An epidemic of measles in a mild form seemed to strike our community last week, quite a number being indisposed by their "measley attack". "Janitor" Line was one of the victims but utterly refused to be downed by its encroaches, continuing on his round of duties as serenely as usual. The Geo. Shireman house sports a new coat of paint and the Claude Lindsay residence not to be outdone by the former is donning a fresh one also. Andrew Foley and family autoed down from Rock Lake on Wednesday. They were accompanied by Mrs. Wagley of Jamestown who took the train here for Adams where she will visit with relatives. LOCAL NEWS Miss Lulu Strawn went to Egeland Thursday morning to attend the Teacher's Convention. Oscar Anderson is now an agent for the Chevrolet Automobiles. Miss Ruth Disher was a passenger to Devils Lake Tuesday. The Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs. Leon Agarand Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Wm. Scorgie visited from Saturday until Tuesday at the Tribble home. Oscar Anderson was a business caller in St. John Saturday afternoon. Marcus Kessler was a business caller in Devils Lake between trains Tuesday. Eugene Geyer is improving his home by putting a fence around the yard. Bert Thomas accompanied Wm. Carr and Marcus Kessler autoed to Cando Wednesday returning home the same day. Percy Cowan and family who now reside near Rolla were guests at the J. D. Leftwich home Sunday. Mrs. F. H. Murdick entertained the teachers of the Hansboro school at dinner Tuesday evening. The pupils of Miss Byrnes room are busy practicing for an operetta to be given May 19. Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Wehrly and children of Perth visited Sunday at the home of Mr. W. H. Stahl, south of Hansboro. Marcus Kessler returned Thursday of last week from Chinook, Alberta, Canada where he had been on business. Everett Lawler and N. Bowers are now owners of new autos. J. L. Gibbons of St. John delivered them Saturday. Harry Owens moved his family from the Farrell house just west of the Bank of Hansboro to the one just vacated by Wm. Maughan. D. A. Blackburn and Leon Agarand left last Thursday for Plaza, North Dakota where Mr. Blackburn has a homestead. The trip was made by auto. The youngest girl of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Blackorby was kicked by a horse one day last week. Dr. W. l. Barbour was called in to dress the wound. At this writing little Grace is getting along nicely. Miss Mollie Markell returned home to Rolla Saturday after a visit of several days with her sister, Miss Minnie Markell. Miss Minnie Accompanied her home returning to Hansboro Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Maughan and family left Hansboro Saturday going to the home of Mrs. Maughan's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gailfus where they will visit a few days before leaving for Canada where Mr. Maughan expects to get employment. As yet they have not decided where they will locate. The News joins their many friends in wishing them success wherever they may go. PICTON NEWS Mrs. Roy White and baby came up from Devils Lake last Saturday and will make her home on the farm this summer. The Jarvis family visited at the Harry Fernyhough home last Sunday. Ruth Stapleton and Hazel O'Donnell called on Miss Blanche Jarvis Sunday afternoon. Emmett Watts and family, Max Bowers and Miss Ida May Davis took dinner at the Geo. Hoff home last Sunday. Walter Gailfus who drives one of the school rigs is now taking the children to school in his new auto. The rides are certainly enjoyed by the children. ARMOURDALE NEWS Mrs. Matt Kinunen and Mrs. Chas. Johnson were Devils Lake visitors last Monday. Lewis Hendrickson lost a fine milch cow last week. Herbert Armour was a caller at the Hendrickson place last Sunday morning. Mrs. Anna Mattson is keeping house a few weeks for her brother Edward east of Hansboro. Miss Edla Berg is visiting at the Tukkanen home this week. Willie Tukkanen visited at the I. W. Berg home last Sunday. Mrs. L. P. Olds of Elsberry arriving home last week after a week's visit with her parents at Zion, North Dakota. Mrs. Paul Parvey is quite sick at the present writing. Mrs. Henry Hendrickson transacted business in this vicinity last Thursday. Matt Tukkanen went to Elsberry last Thursday. Lewis Hendrickson and family autoed to Elsberry last Wednesday evening. John Mattson purchased an Overland car in Rolla last week. May 18, 1917 HANSBORO TO HAVE TOWN FLAG Hansboro is now to have a town flag. One day last week J. E. Seeley circulated a petition to buy a flag for our village and in a few hours had secured enough money to buy a large flag and a pole. The flag has been purchased and a pole will be placed on (??-unable to read microfilm) in the square just east of the banks. It is the intention to have the flag raised Decoration Day and have a special program to which all will be invited. Particulars will be announced later. Much credit and praise is due Mr. Seeley for taking this work in hand. LOCAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. August Miller autoed to St. John Wednesday. The seeding in this section of the country is now about completed. H. Wilberg is assisting in Anderson Hardware store. Mrs. C. Carter was a business caller in Devils Lake Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Agarand autoed to Cartwright Tuesday. D. D. Finley formerly of the News has purchased the pool room at Knox. L. P. McAneney has had a fence placed around their residence the past week. Mrs. Swan Olson has been spending the week on their farm east of Hansboro. Miss Jennie Geary is visiting this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orra Wills. W. H. Glassford was on the sick list last Saturday having an attach of acute indigestion. E. A. Markell of Rolla was a business caller in our village Wednesday afternoon. Alfred Olson has been taking the census in Hansboro this week preparing to incorporating. E. E. Robinson representing the Peyton Paper Co., of Duluth, Minnesota was a business caller in Hansboro Tuesday. Miss Lona Rimel and Miss Genevieve Byrnes spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of Miss Rimel's parents. D. A. Blackburn and L. C. Agarand returned Sunday morning from near Plaza where they had been on business. Word was received here last week of the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Finley who now reside at Knox. Andrew McMaster is now the owner of a new Chevrolet car having purchased one from our local agent, Oscar Anderson, Saturday. Miss Grace Schoonover of Larimore arrived in Hansboro, Tuesday evening and is now assisting Mrs. Chas Tribble at the hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Smith and Wayne and Miss Lee Baird of Mylo were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Murdick Sunday. Julia Martin came in to town Thursday and is fixing up the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Blackorby before Mrs. Blackorby's return. Miss Lillie Walker who has been clerking in Smith's Confectionary for some months past resigned her position this week. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gailfus and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Maughan and family autoed to Cando Saturday where they visited Sunday with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. L. P. McAneney and M. F. Grimes went to Grand Forks last week returning home Saturday evening. Bert Thomas and L. P. McAneney each driving home new Buick cars. Miss Vera Markell came up from Cando Saturday evening and spent Sunday with her sister Minnie. Miss Minnie Markell and Oscar Anderson taking her back to her school in Cando Sunday evening. John Anderson left Monday for Penn, North Dakota. He was accompanied as far as Churchs Ferry by Mrs. Anderson who will visit at that place. They expect to be gone about a week. The trip was made by auto. Mrs. W. J. Wills came up from Larimore Tuesday evening and visited friends and relatives until Thursday morning. Mrs. Wills leaves Larimore Friday morning for Greybull, Wyoming where Mr. Wills has located and reports he is well pleased with the place. J. H. Brooks has purchased a new Dodge car from Roy Lean at Rock Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McLean of Sarles were visitors in Hansboro Monday. Mr. Clifford and family of St. John spent Sunday with relatives in our village. D. B. McDonald and Harvey McLean were business visitors in Cartwright Wednesday. Mr. Helgeson of Bottineau and Mr. Dryden of Minneapolis were visitors in Hansboro on Sunday. E. Terbon, cashier of Rolette County Bank of St. John was a business visitor Tuesday night. Mrs. Chas. Brown left Thursday for Winnipeg where she expects to visit for a week. She will be accompanied on her return by her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Green who will visit for a month in Hansboro. PICTON NEWS Andrew McMaster is the owner of a new automobile. Andy says he can go to preaching now. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Fessenden visited at the White home Sunday afternoon. A. C. Anderson and family took supper at the Watts home Sunday. Helen McMaster visited home folks from Saturday until Sunday and attended the Mother's Day program and basket dinner. The Picton Social Club met at the Jas. O'Donnell home last Thursday. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Fernyhough's Thursday, May 24. May 25, 1917 ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Measles are still prevalent in our village. Carpenters are busy at work converting the Brown livery into a garage. Mrs. Jno. Fielder is quite ill at her home on the east side. Mrs. A. E. Sibley returned from the Devils Lake hospital Saturday. Sheriff Taylor was up hereabouts on business Wednesday of last week. Russell Kennedy returned Saturday from Fargo where he has been attending the I. B. C. The seventh and eighth grades of our school are busy writing on the much dreaded finals this week. An improvement was recently made in the Hawkinson department store to better facilitate the handling their supply of meats. W. J. Lichty, Lish Elsberry, Coy Eller, O. Kruse and Jno. Rodenbiker are among the recent purchasers of autos. H. B. Gray and D. Brindle were Devils Lake passengers Friday driving home Saturday with a new Victor car which they are demonstrating. A team belonging to Geo. Brown became frightened and ran away last Monday with the result that one dropped dead, supposedly from heart failure caused from the fright. Mrs. Jack Gall and children went to Devils Lake last Saturday to visit between trains with Mr. Gall who is confined to the hospital there. They were accompanied by Mr. Tom Gall and Mrs. Claude Elsberry the latter journeying on to Grand Forks for a visitor. LOCAL NEWS Geo. Brown was a business caller in Hansboro Tuesday afternoon. Born to Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Lawrence, Tuesday, May 22, a boy. Miss Jennie Geary left Wednesday for Atlee, Alberta, Canada where she expects to remain indefinitely. Her mother, Mrs. L. Geary accompanied her as far as Cartwright. Harry Tribble driving them over in the auto. Carpenters are busy erecting a building just south of Walker's blacksmith shop to be used by Mr. Lentz as an implement store. Miss Thursa Brown accompanied Rev. and Mrs. T. Old to Rock Lake Sunday morning form there they went to Perth where they attended the Sunday school convention returning home in the evening. Max Bower is now the owner of a fine new Maxwell car. The town flag pole was raised Monday evening. Mrs. Geo. Walker is reported on the sick list this week. Mr. and Mrs. D. B. McDonald autoed to Devils Lake Thursday. Miss Mamie Sorenson, County Superintendent was a caller in our village Monday. J. I. Reese of Cando was the guest at the Fred Gray home Sunday. Chas. Brown & Son have been having their hardware store painted this week. R. E. Rognas of Rolla was a business visitor in our village last Thursday. Wm. Wilson is now the owner of a new Mitchell car, having disposed of his Overland. Mrs. L. Osborne of Cando spent Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Gray. Wm. Dzambar is constructing a machine shed just south of the Imperial Lumber Co. D. A. Blackburn left Saturday for his claim in the western part of the state. He expects to be gone about a couple of weeks. Rev. and Mrs. James of Calvin visited Friday night at the home of Rev. and Mrs. T. Old, enroute to Devils Lake. Monday is stock train day so if you have any to ship be sure and plan for that day as it has been changed from Friday to Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney R. Bower and family of Morse, Saskatchewan, Canada visited a few days last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Bower of Picton. H. P. Landru our new John D. Gruber Co. 's man has rented the M. Lawler house and expects to move into it about June 15 when he expects his family up from Minneapolis. June 1, 1917 REGISTRATION FOR THE SELECTIVE DRAFT WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 5 In accordance with the proclamation of the President, the county board of registration has been organized as follows: Sheriff James Taylor as chairman, County Auditor F. F. Vaughan as clerk and County Physician Dr. F. J. Roberts. The following registrars who have volunteered their services free of charge have been appointed: Name of Precinct Registrar Coolin Ray Gibbens Maza D. S. Blair Atkins Leroy Pyle Springfield O. O. Underberg Bethel Harvey Mitchell Cando (township) Wm. Parker Olson E. F. Hanson Zion E. B. Lichty Victor D. J. Beisel Lewis W. J. McAneney Ideal J. W. Dungan New City C. P. Peterson Twin Hill O. E. Barnhart Crocus (township) E. A. Barker Johnson Geo. Gerrard Grainfield C. E. Ricks Teddy H. W. Heller Virginia A. A. Mauger Howell James Blezard Monroe Mel Bragg Lansing G. F. Heller Rock Lake E. A. Rimel Armourdale E. S. Sampson Mt. View Jas. S. Lewis Dash H. P. Poe Smith W. H. Smith Sidney D. B. McDonald Picton W. A. White City of Cando J. E. Hunter Harry Lord Village of Bisbee E. L. Nelson Village of Perth A. Landmark Village of Egeland G. F. Elsberry Village of Crocus Geo. Wood Village of Rock Lake Oscar Moore The registration place will be at the regular voting place in each precinct in the county. The county registration board is endeavoring to have the registration made in Towner County without expense and wish to thank all those who have volunteered their services free of charge either as registrars or in other ways. SEVEN POINTERS ON REGISTRATION TO BE REMEMBERED There are seven important points to remember about draft registration which the war department asks every eligible person to read and carefully study. Here they are: 1. There is only one day for registration and that is Tuesday, June 5, 1917. 2. Every male resident of the United States who has passed his 21st and not yet reached his 31st birthday must register with the exception of members of the army, navy and marines, members of the national guard or naval militia while in the federal service, men of the reserve corps while in active service, men of the national guard reserve, men of the coast guard, men of the naval reserve and marine corps reserve and members of the national naval volunteers. 3. Registration is distinct from draft and all must register, regardless of claims of exemption. 4. The penalty for failure to register is not a fine but imprisonment. 5. Sick persons should send at once for registration blanks and should fill these out and send them to the registrars of their home districts with self addressed stamped envelope for the return of the certificates. Blanks are supplied by county auditors. 6. Persons who expect to be absent from their voting precincts on registration day should apply at once to the county auditor wherever they may be stopping for registration blanks, fill them out and submit them to the county auditor who will record the answers and return the card which should be mailed promptly to the register of the absentees' home district. Self addressed stamped envelope should be enclosed to insure return of registration certificates. 7. Registration booths will be open from 7 a. m. to 9 p. m. June 5. County Registration Board, F. F. Vaughan, James Taylor, Clerk, Chairman ROCK LAKE RIPPLES The Tom Elsberry family were Fish Lake visitors Sunday. Geo. Petsinger was a Devils Lake visitor Thursday last. The Rock Lake Farmers Elevator sports a new coat of paint. Mahlon Eller returned from the Devils Lake hospital Monday. The new garage is ready for business having flung its sign to the breeze Wednesday. Elva Kendig was compelled to miss several days of last week because of measles. Dan Mooney, Sr., came up from Devils Lake Monday to visit with relatives here. Miss Kathleen Elsberry was a return passenger from Devils Lake Friday. Some of the tender garden stuff is reported touched by the recent frosty nights. The Claude Elsberry family autoed to Fish Lake Sunday and started preparations for their summer's sojourn there. Mrs. Claude Elsberry returned on Wednesday of last week from Rolla whence she had been called to attend a sick sister. Quite a number from Rock Lake attended the dance held in the new barn on the Frank Gosser farm near Egeland last Friday. Mrs. Lish Elsberry and daughter Beatrice went to Devils Lake Saturday where the latter received medical aid. They returned Monday. Mrs. Yeager, Sr., who seriously injured her back by a fall down cellar two weeks ago is reported as improving some from the effects of her accident. Robt. Gall, who is farming the Massure place near Starkweather was visiting relatives hereabouts. Mr. Gall had just returned from placing his wife in the Dunseith sanitarium she being a sufferer with tuberculosis. Carl Whiting, Tom Gall, Mrs. Scorgie and Mrs. Jack Gall and children went to the lake Saturday to visit Mr. Gall in the hospital there. They report his as progressing quite well with a probability of being up and about in another week. Robt. Carnahan has begun hauling lumber for a new barn which will soon be erected to replace the one destroyed by fire some two weeks ago. PICTON NEWS Herman Miller is preparing to build a new barn on his farm. Helen McMaster visited home folks Saturday. H. Leslie and family visited at the H. Fernyhough home Sunday evening. Johnny White purchased a five passenger Dodge last week. Wm. Galbraith and family and Walter Gailfus and family autoed to Dunseith Sunday. N. R. Bowers who has been suffering with rheumatism for some time is now confined to his bed. Mr. and Mrs. E. Watts visited at the home of the latter's sister, Mrs. Coy Eller near Rock Lake last Saturday. Harry Fernyhough is the owner of a seven passenger Paige auto. Harry says he can now take his neighbors out for a joy ride. ARMOURDALE NEWS Henry Koskie is the owner of a new Overland. Edward Hendrickson visited in this vicinity Monday. Henry Henderickson of Elsberry was in this vicinity last Tuesday.. Wm. Richardson transacted business in this vicinity Monday. Lewis Hendrickson and family were Rolla visitors last Thursday. H. P. Juntunen is the owner of a new Buick auto purchased in Rolla last week. Chas. Tukkanen is the owner of a new motorcycle having purchase one at Rolla last week. Chas. Johnson and wire and Mrs. I. W. Berg and Edward Martin start for a trip to South Dakota in their Ford last Monday. 30 DEAD IN KANSAS STORM Fifty Are Injured in Path Cut By Twisters Wichita, Kansas, May 28 - Thirty persons were killed, more than 50 received injuries from which it is said several will die, and property worth thousands of dollars was destroyed when a tornado swept through Sedgwick and Harvey Counties in the south central part of the state. Andale, a village of less than 300 inhabitants, bore the brunt of the toll, before the storm, which was accompanied by a blinding rain, bore on to the northwest. Five miles southwest of Newton three lives were lost. The country between Andale and Newton was cut by a path from a quarter to a half mile wide, where the twister ground everything before it either to death or destruction. Sedgwick, the largest town between Andale and Newton barely escaped, a few houses in one corner being the only loss. Telephone and telegraph lines were broken before word could be sent ahead of the impending danger and even before some of those leading it could escape to storm cellars and basements the storm burst with all its rage. A special train was hastily gathered and with the doctors and nurses was on the scene within an hour. First aid was given to the injured. The bodies of the victims were brought here. LOCAL NEWS Mrs. T. J. Clifford autoed over from St. John Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. Conroy autoed over from Sarles Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Barler of Sarles attended memorial services in Hansboro Wednesday. J. H. Poyzer and family autoed to Dunseith Wednesday. County Commissioner W. J. Cunningham was a visitor in our village Wednesday. Geo. McLean and wife of Sarles visited in Hansboro Tuesday having just returned from Minneapolis and Duluth. Chas. Kessler is now driving a Hudson Roadster. Hon. Jas. M. Kelly was in Hansboro Tuesday. Little Earl Wilson was on the sick list last week. Mrs. Everett Lawler's sister of Rolla is visiting her this week. G. A. Olson and family autoed to St. John Sunday. J. E. Seeley is busy building a porch on the parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. August Miller autoed to St. John last week. Miss Genevieve Byrnes was a visitor in St. John Monday. Mrs. H. McKee and children spent Sunday in Hansboro. Robt. McCauley went to Winnipeg Monday for a short visit. Mr. and Mrs. M. Lawler were callers at the Bower home Sunday. Jas. Brown and daughter Mabel autoed to Rolla Thursday. Mrs. M. Lawler went to Rolla Monday to have dental work attended to. Miss Lucy Lawler was over from St. John Sunday calling on relatives and friends. Father Tracey of Starkweather held services in the school house last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. Whiting of Rock Lake were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Lloyd Sunday. The young son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Richardson of Armourdale has been quite sick. County Treasurer John A. Reese attended the memorial exercises in Hansboro Wednesday. Miss Rimel, Risch and Byrne accompanied Mr. and Mrs. McDonald to Cartwright Wednesday. D. B. McDonald and J. D. Leftwich were business visitors at Rock Lake Wednesday forenoon. Word has been received from Cresco that Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Converse are the parents of a son. Wm. Dzambar who has been on the sick list the past week is again able to be around. Miss Ethel Lawler went to Winnipeg Monday where she expects to have her tonsils removed. Miss Grace Blackburn left Monday for Winnipeg where she will visit with relatives for a few days. C. E. Blackorby left Wednesday morning for Minneapolis and St. Paul, from St. Paul Mr. and Mrs. Blackorby expect to go to Cresco for a short visit and Mrs. Blackorby and children will then return to Hansboro with Mr. Blackorby. Geo. Wilson and Harry Fernyhough were business visitors to Devils Lake last Friday. The High School play and Eighth Grade graduation exercises will be given Saturday, June 9. Harry Tribble, Lee and Lynch Leftwich and Chas. Brown spent Sunday at Fish Lake. A petition has been circulated and sent in to the authorities asking that the mail clerk again be placed on the train. Miss Caroline Roth who has been visiting with her grandparents left Monday for Winnipeg where she will visit her father. Steve Williams has been improving the interior of his meat market by giving it a new coat of paint and kalsomine the past week. I desire to thank the citizens who so generously contributed to the Red Cross Fund on Decoration Day. Mrs. Ora Wills Mrs. Ora Wills was getting subscriptions for the Red Cross Fund Wednesday to which our citizens responded every generously. D. A. Blackburn returned from his claim Wednesday night having driven the entire distance of over two hundred miles in one day. The News is in receipt of a card from Mrs. J. R. Wills stating she had arrived in Greybull, Wyoming and was well pleased with the place. Mrs. L. F. Earl and children of Winnipeg are expected to arrive Saturday for a visit at the home of Mrs. Chas. Brown and Mrs. D. B. McDonald. The farmers in the vicinity of Armourdale have organized an Equity Elevator Company with stock subscribed at $6,000 and a capital stock of $15,000. The Picton Social Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Wm. James. Miss Newton of the Agricultural College will be present to give canning demonstrations. Everybody invited. Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson returned from Penn and Churchs Ferry last Saturday. They were accompanied by Mrs. Anderson's sister, Mrs. Corson, who will visit here. Sheriff Jas. A. Taylor and Cal Haplain were in town Friday. They were making a tour of the county distributing supplies and swearing in deputies for Registration Day, June 5. Mrs. Wm. Green of Victoria arrived in Hansboro Saturday to visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brown. Mrs. Brown returned home with her daughter from Winnipeg where she had been for the past week. Mrs. L. P. McAneney and Alfred Olson autoed to Devils Lake last Friday where they met Mr. McAneney who came home with them and spent Sunday in Hansboro. Mrs. McAneney and Mrs. F. H. Murdick took him to Leeds Monday. The Memorial exercised Wednesday were well attended, a large number coming in from the country. The flag was raised by Messrs. B. Lawrence and J. E. Seeley followed by the Flag Salute by the primary room, prayer by Rev. Old and appropriate songs by the school and audience, recitations by Russell and Alvin Wilson and Henry Knight, also a flag drill by the school children. F. C. Robeson delivered a very impressive address which was appreciated by all. A basket dinner was served on the school grounds at noon. June 8, 1917 GERALD RICHARDSON PASSES AWAY SUNDAY Gerald Richardson, the 10 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Richardson living south of Armourdale passed away at 9:00 p. m. Saturday evening. The little fellow had been sick scarcely over a week. Blood poison being the cause of his death having run a nail in his foot some time ago. Interment was made at the Rolla Cemetery Monday. The parents have the sympathy of the entire community. A PLEASANT SURPRISE A number of the friends of Miss Minnie Markell gave her a surprise shower at the Hotel Tuesday afternoon. The surprise was a complete success as Miss Markell had not the slightest idea what was going on. When she returned home from school she found the parlor full of friends awaiting her. Miss Byrne played the wedding march and little Ruth Olson acted as the bride, entered the room followed by Hughie Lymburn as the groom, drawing a little wagon filled with presents for the bride-to-be. After Miss Markell had opened the gifts a very dainty lunch was served. A very enjoyable afternoon was had and the guests departed wishing Miss Markell much joy and happiness. FAMOUS SINGER IN DIFFICULT SITUATION Mme. Ernestine Schumann-Heink, famous prima dona, faces grief in America's war with Germany such as confronts few persons in the current conflict. Mme. Schumann-Heink was born in Austria, reared in Germany and is a citizen of the United States. She has an 18 year-old son, George Washington Schumann, a student of the Culver Military Academy, Culver, Illinois, who may wear the uniform of the U. S. Army. Another son, Henry Schumann is a member of the U. S. Navy. A third son, Walter Schumann, is a member of the National Guard of New Jersey and a fourth, August Schumann is a member of the German Navy. Schumann-Heink several years ago became a citizen of this country. She is the mother of seven sons. "What can I say?" she pleaded. "What can any mother say? Oh, I love America. It is my home, my country. But I love Germany too. Oh, Germany is beautiful. And the German people love America and Americans. " The Fleet Review NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application will be made by petition to the Board of County Commissioners of Towner County, North Dakota at a meeting at the rooms of said board in the court house in the city of Cando in said county and state at two o'clock in the afternoon of the 2nd day of July 1917, or as soon thereafter as said board can receive and consider said application for an order that the territory hereinafter described by with the assent of the qualified voters of said territory incorporated a village by the name of Hansboro and directing a notice for a meeting of the qualified voters resident in said territory and proposed village at a convenient time and place therein to be by said board named, to determine whether such territory shall be an incorporated village, said territory being situated in Towner County, North Dakota and the boundaries thereof according to the survey of said territory being as follows: Commencing at SW corner SE 1/4 Sect. 7, Twp 163-67, North 14 degrees, 30 ft. east, 965 feet west at right angles, 300 N. R. A., 300 E. R. A., 300 N. R. A., 1413 feet to center of Sec. 7, E. R. A. 450 feet to the right of way of the Farmers R. R. NW 32 degrees 45 ft., 850 ft. E22, thence SE 850 ft., E 112 ft., SE 3150 to section line between Secs. 7 and 18, thence west 337 ft., thence NW 438 ft., thence west parallel with section line, 1039 ft. S at RA 345 ft. E. R. A. 300 ft. S. R. A. 400 ft. west R. A. 1020 ft. N. R. A. 400 ft. W. R. A. 100 to point of beginning. This survey enclosing R. R. R. of W town of Hansboro, original survey 3 blocks Brown's Addition and out lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 as shown on map herewith. That the survey, map and census of said described territory are on deposit in the United States Post Office in the town of Hansboro, within described territory for the examination and inspection by those having an interest in said petition. Dated this 26th day of May, 1917. C. E. Blackorby, Geo. S. Awes, S. G. Hale, F. H. Murdick, Geo. A. Olson, J. R. Wills, Alfred Olson, Geo. Wilson. Chas. Tribble, C. A. Weeden. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Lenore Harter was a Devils Lake passenger Saturday. Mrs. H. B. Gray is quite ill being confined to her bed sine Saturday. Kathleen Elsberry and Mrs. Kendig are the latest measles patients reported. The Brunnemeyer and Sibley families autoed to Devils Lake to attend the speaking and parade there. Etheral and Dora Elsberry visited with relatives at Devils Lake from Tuesday until Friday of last week. Our graduation exercises occur Thursday, too late for this issue, but a full account will be given in the next. Owen Roberts of Rolla was in our village Saturday trying to locate a stray colt. Misses Elma and Mabel Latham are in charge of household furniture, cooking utensils, etc., by auction with Marshall Linderman crying the sale. W. P. Mills on Thursday disposed of an assortment of household furniture, cooking utensils etc., by auction with Marshal Inderman crying the sale. Since undergoing an operation on her throat, at the Devils Lake hospital, recently, Beatrice Elsberry has been compelled to be absent from school. The A. L. Kendig family drove to Devils Lake and returned last Friday to consult a doctor to consult a doctor in regard to Mr. Kendig's health which is not the best of late. The W. P. Mills family are now comfortably domiciled in what was formerly the Latham residence, on the south side, having moved Monday of last week. Dance patrons had their preference of attending a barn hop at J. D. Leftwichs or one at Egeland last Friday. Those attending report an enjoyable time. Tom Wildish and family and sister Miss Cora accompanied by Irvine Latham composed a party who left last Thursday for an inspection of the Montana country. The remodeling of our church office was began last Thursday by removing the chimney. The material is on the grounds and the excavation for the basement now being made. Mrs. Harry Lichty and son Kenneth departed last Saturday for Thompson where they will visit Mrs. Lichty's parents. In the meantime Grandma and Grandpa Lichty will keep house for Harry. Distressing news was received last Friday of the burning of a large barn and nineteen head of mules and horses belonging to W. F. Yeagerline on his farm east of Rock Lake. Unfortunately there was little or no insurance. The Rock Lake junior baseball nine met the Perth junior nine in open combat on our local diamond here, Saturday with a resulting score of 7-8 in favor of Perth. The lads put up a very good game to a good sized audience, some fine plays being made. They will play again at Perth tomorrow (Saturday). LOCAL NEWS Sol Hale and Harry Tribble autoed to Sarles Tuesday. Rev. and Mrs. T. Old autoed to Rock Lake Tuesday. S. Olson was a business visitor to Cartwright Wednesday. Miss Reeda Price of Perth is the guest of Mrs. F. J. Oliver. Thirty-two young men registered in Hansboro Tuesday. Hjalmer Wilbert left Monday for his home to spend a few months. F. H. Murdick was elected on the school board at the election held Tuesday. The high school students are busy this week taking their final examinations. Walter Gilbert, J. R. Wills, Hugh Lymburn and D. B. McDonald autoed to Cando Wednesday. Miss Irene Olson of Cando was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Bert Thomas over Sunday. D. A. Blackburn autoed to his claim Monday and expect to return to Hansboro Saturday. Dakota Phillips went to Cartwright the first of the week to consult a doctor. A. Price and family and O. O. Wehrly and family of Perth were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Stahl, Sunday. Mrs. M. Brown returned to Hansboro this week after a visit of several months visit in Cando. Don't forget the high school play and eight grade graduation exercises at Grimes hall Saturday night, June 9. The infant child of Mr. A. C. Anderson has been quite sick this week but is reported as improving at this writing. H. A. Wilberg, Clarence Peterson and wife and Oscar Hogenson and family left for Nome by auto Monday. H. Strawn and J. E. Barker attended a non-partisan meeting at Devils Lake Tuesday returning by the way of Cando. Miss Ethel Lawler and Grace Blackburn returned Monday from Winnipeg, where they had been visiting for the past week. Quite a number of the Hansboro young people attended a dance at Cartwright Tuesday evening. The barn dance at the Leftwich farm last Friday night was well attended and all report having a grand time. Wm. Dzambar who has been on the sick list for the past week was taken to the Devils Lake hospital last Saturday morning for treatments. Roy White who is working on the main line visited his family west of Hansboro Tuesday evening returning to duty Wednesday morning. Misses Byrne, Craig Rimel and Risch have signed contracts to come back to Hansboro again this fall and engage again in the school work. Mrs. L. F. Earl and children arrived in Hansboro Wednesday from Winnipeg and are visiting at the home of Mrs. Earl's parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brown. D. B. McDonald and Jas. Brown were Cartwright visitors Monday. Miss Myrtle Weeden returned from Crocus Tuesday evening and is the guest of Miss Markell and while here attended the Sunday school convention. Mrs. Ira Corson is reported on the sick list this week. Miss Minnie Markell and Oscar Anderson visited in Rolla Sunday. Oscar Anderson was a business visitor in Grand Forks going there last Thursday morning. Miss Minnie Markell and Miss Genevieve Byrnes visited friends in Crocus Saturday. Ira Corson who received injuries while working on the train last Friday morning is reported as getting along nicely at this writing. Mr. Corson is expected in Hansboro this week. Miss Roberta Long of Perth was a caller in Hansboro Thursday evening. J. Mullett, Miss Edna Mullett and Mrs. Braggs autoed over from Perth Wednesday afternoon. Miss Mullett remaining for the Sunday school convention. C. A. Weeden, Jr. and sister Miss Lethea passed through Hansboro on the return trip from Minot where they spent Sunday. They were returning to Calvin where they both are teaching school. Miss Helen Anderson left Wednesday of last week for Covington, Indiana where she will spend the summer with her aunt. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Anderson received word this week that she had arrived there safely. June 15, 1917 HIGH SCHOOL PLAY WELL ATTENDED The high school play "Mr. Bob" given at Grimes Hall last Saturday evening was well attended and enjoyed by all. The young people played their parts well and showed much earnest work on their part. Miss Gladys Fernyhough who had been practicing for the part of "Mr. Bob" was unable to take her part on account of an attack of tonsillitis, the part was played by Miss Craig. After the play, County Superintendent, Miss Sorenson gave a very interesting talk and presented the eighth grade graduates with their diplomas. Miss Byrne also played a selection which was enjoyed very much. The evening's entertainment was closed by signing America. REPORT OF FLAG FUND The following is a report of the Hansboro Flag Fund. Amount collected by subscription was $37. 50. Paid Out: Cement $3. 00 Freight on Shovels 0. 50 Lumber 0. 95 Digging hole 2. 00 Flag 3. 00 Telephone message 0. 60 Wire 0. 10 School flags 0. 35 Speaker 2. 00 Pole 27. 00 Total $39. 50 Balance due $2. 00 I wish to thank the teacher of the Hansboro school and all those who so kindly aided in the work of securing a flag for Hansboro and the program rendered on Decoration Day. J. E. Seeley. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES ROCK LAKE YOUTH ENLISTS IN NAVY William Glen Cherry of Rock Lake, North Dakota was sent to the Grand Forks Recruiting Station June 12 by Marjorie J. Bloom, postmaster of Devils Lake for preliminary enlistment in the Navy and left the same evening for Minneapolis where he took the final examination. Cherry will either be sent to the Naval Training Station at Great Lakes, Illinois or be sent home on full pay to wait until the training station calls for another lot of apprentices. He is eighteen years old and enters the Navy as an apprentice seaman. Cherry is the 40th recruit to be sent to the Grand Forks station by Marjorie J. Bloom. Here's wishing Glen a pleasant and prosperous cruise with Uncle Sam. HANSBORO LOCALS Harvey McLean is on the sick list this week. Geo. Sutherland and family and Mr. and Mrs. C. A. McLean autoed to Rock Lake, Canada, Sund. Mrs. J. Wolgamont returned last Thursday from a visit of several weeks at Gardener, North Dakota. Dr. Arthur Verne of Cando has returned from his visit to Minneapolis and is now ready for business again. Miss Jennie Geary who left a short time ago for Atlee, Alberta, Canada is now employed in a drug store at that place. Mrs. C. E. Olson and daughter of Cando visited the first of the week with her daughter, Mrs. Bert Thomas, in Hansboro. The Hansboro school closed last Friday. Miss Lona Rimel returned to her home in Rock Lake Friday evening. Miss Byrne left Saturday evening for St. John. Alfred Olson and Claire Wills autoed to Rock Lake, Canada, Sunday. Miss Gladys Fernyhough is on the sick list this week having an attack of tonsillitis. Wm. Dzambar returned Saturday night from Devils Lake where he had been for treatment. Mrs. T. J. Clifford and Miss Dorothy Converse autoed over from St. John Tuesday. Mr. Terhan, St. John banker passed through our village Saturday on his way to Dresden. Mr. and Mrs. C. York of Perth were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stahl Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Cowen and family from near Rolla visited at the J. D. Leftwich home Sunday. A little daughter arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. gibbons Friday morning June 8. St. John Leader Miss Minnie Markell returned Sunday afternoon to her home in Rolla after a very successful term of school in our village. Miss Craig and Miss Risch left Monday for their homes in Rolla after a very successful term of school in our village. County Superintendent Miss Sorenson of Cando came up to Hansboro Saturday evening to attend the high school play and eighth grade graduation. Mr. and Mrs. S. Olson and Mr. and Mrs. Gus Olson autoed to St. John where they spent Sunday with Mrs. Gus Olson's parents. Miss Lola Briar soloist will assist in the tent meeting now being held on the Watts farm. Miss Briar is an accomplished musician whom all should hear. Mrs. Harry Hand and children of Grand Forks arrived in Hansboro Saturday evening and are visiting at the home of Mrs. Hand's brother Fred Gray east of Hansboro. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brown, Mrs. Wm. Green and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. McDonald and Jas. Brown and daughter Ruth autoed to Hilton, Manitoba Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lawler, Mrs. Geary, S. William and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilson and family and Mrs. Mary Laing and Mr. J. E. Seeley autoed to the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Dillon where they spent the day Sunday. ARMOURDALE NEWS Lewis and Edward Hendrickson left for Hayti, South Dakota last Wednesday for a week's stay taking with them the Edward Hendrickson family in his Overland car. Mrs. Iver Pykonen visited with her sister Mrs. L. Hendrickson last Monday. Mrs. Anna Matson is keeping house for Edward Hendrickson during his absence. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Parvey visited in this vicinity last Sunday. Matt Tukkanen has built a new machine shed. Robert Carnahan is building a new house to replace the one that was burned a few weeks ago. Matt Koskie is soliciting funds for the Red Cross, most everybody has responded with a neat sum. PICTON NEWS Mrs. Jas. O'Donnell and Hazel O'Donnell visiting at the Jas. Jarvis home Sunday. Services were held at N. Brower home Sunday by Rev. Kessler of Zion, a large crowd were in attendance. Rev. Wm. Hill of Fargo, North Dakota and Rev. Amundsen who are holding a revival service in this community are visiting among friends this week. Robert and Mary Lou Watts and Ethel McMaster visited Mrs. Coy Eller at Rock Lake last Saturday. Little Jenny and Curtis Eller returned home with them to spend a few days at the Watts home. The Picton Social Club met at the home of Wm. James Friday, June 8. Farm Agent Mr. Gray and Miss Henderson of Fargo were present. Mr. Gray gave a talk to the men folks and Miss Henderson gave a talk on canning demonstration and a talk on the preservation of the food products. The Club were fortunate in having the opportunity to hear Miss Henderson. Mrs. Mary Laing entertained the Ladies Aid Wednesday afternoon. Geo. Olson autoed to Starkweather Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Carter are now enjoying rides in their new roadster. L. P. McAneney was an over Sunday visitor with his family in Hansboro. John Anderson left Monday for Barker on business. Olive Kuntz was a Devils Lake visitor Monday. D. B. McDonald, J. H. Poyzer, Roland Kessler and Alfred Olson autoed at Cando Wednesday. Mrs. G. A. Olson and little daughter Ruth were visitors at Starkweather Monday. Jas. Taylor and son Roscoe autoed up from Cando Tuesday afternoon. T. J. Clifford of St. John was in our village on business Friday evening. G. A. McLean and D. A. McDonald were in Cartwright Saturday on business. W. Davis of Ohio and Mrs. A. O. Quick of Lansford, North Dakota are visiting this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stahl. (Too Late For Last Week) Blanche Jarvis visited the O'Donnell home from Friday until Monday. Miss Alice Bryan who is teaching at Island Lake visited the McMaster home from Friday until Sunday. There was a social and dance at Andrew McMaster last Friday night, was a large crowd and everyone reported a good time. Miss Jennie Leslie who is assistant superintendent and primary teacher of the Sunday School was appointed as a delegate to the County Convention. June 22, 1917 ROCK LAKE RIPPLES The Wildish party returned from their western tour last Wednesday. Miss Edith Henkel came up from Cando last week and is visiting at the W. P. Mills home. Landlord Kennedy is the owner of a Victor and Geo. Petsinger sports a new Ford. Miss Hazel and Shaddie Lindsay were visitors at the Latham rural home Monday. Howard Beeghley shipped a bunch of horses to Montana, Wednesday Ader Eller going with the car while Mr. Beeghly went via the passenger. Another social dance was enjoyed at the J. D. Leftwich farmstead in the commodious barn loft and a splendid time was reported. Miss Mary DeVore and Elma Latham departed Tuesday for Fargo to attend the Sunday School Convention. Jack Gall is recuperating at the farm home of his brother Tom this week having gone out there with his family Tuesday. Mrs. Lish Elsberry and Beatrice returned from Devils Lake Friday having had to consult the doctor again in regard to Beatrice's throat trouble. Mrs. D. I. Brindle and children went by train Monday to visit with family of the former's sister Mrs. Thomas near Egeland. They returned on Tuesday. Lloyd Hawkinson a nephew of N. W. Hawkinson, arrived recently from Minnesota and has entered the employ of the latter in his department store here. Miss Edith Smoot came up from Cando last week for a visit with the home folks. Miss Edith has been assisting with the housework of the Frank Shanley home there. Miss Clara Berg was an arrival on last Wednesday's train from Minnesota. Miss Berg assisted last year at the Webster farm home and is now helping Mrs. Sibley for a short time. Trippers of the light fantastic are anticipating the dance to be given in the huge barn loft on the Chas. P. Peterson farm near Bisbee, Friday, the presence of Tilly's orchestra being an added inducement. Our junior baseball nine autoed to Perth Saturday had crossed bats with the nine there, but were defeated in a score of 16-1. The boys will play again after Chautauqua with a chance to reverse the score. Stone masons began the laying of the new church basement, Tuesday. The excavators for the basement were handicapped by the obstruction of large stones, being compelled to leave one huge one which a goodly charge of dynamite failed to dislodge but luckily lay across one corner. We can truly say that our church is "built upon a rock" taking it in a literal sense as well as spiritual. (Too Late For Last Week) Mrs. Carvin Goodyear is reported ill with typhoid fever. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Elsberry returned home Saturday. Our village school board met in regular session last Tuesday. Miss Lela Briggs entered upon the duties as post office assistant Monday. Miss Shaddie Lindsay arrived recently from Canada for a visit with relatives here. A baby boy arrived at the Jno. Eller home is the most recent addition to our local census. Miss Ruth Hunt was the guest of Miss Gladys Mateer from Friday until Sunday last. Miss Bessie Hronish is assisting with the household duties of the Art Rimel farm home. The Claude Elsberry family went to Fish Lake, Sunday to take up their summer residence there. Among the new automobile purchasers we note Joseph Burkholder as possessor of a new Overland. At a meeting of the Sunday School June 3, Mrs. E. C. Latham was elected to succeed Miss Brand, retiring Superintendent with Blaine McAneney as Assistant Superintendent. The grading of our village streets is assisting the looks of our thoroughfares quite materially and will be appreciated later. The numerous friends of Jack Gall were glad to welcome him home from the hospital Saturday, he having returned with Mrs. Gall and children who went down to accompany him home. Master Percy Dodge was quite badly burned with a powder he discovered while rummaging in his father's blacksmith shop and which exploded, burning his face and hair. The high winds Saturday and Sunday which were almost the disparagement of our farmers were somewhat abated by a welcome showers Sunday night which considerably revived the crops. A farewell dance was given Friday night in honor of the teachers who departed for their various homes the following morning, except Miss Wagle who in company with Mrs. Andrew Foley and little daughter went to Westhope for a visit with a sister living there. Following is the corps of teachers secured to teach the coming 1917-1918 terms of Rock Lake school: C. R. Dickerson, retained as Principal; Eunice Hummel, retained as Assistant Principal; Victoria Hedlund, Embden, seventh and eighth; Marguerite Wycoff, Ellendale, fifth and sixth; Rebecca Wagle retained, third and fourth; Irene Thompson, Moorhead, first and second. The eighth grade graduation exercises of Rock Lake school held last Thursday in the town hall was witnessed by a large and appreciative audience. The class was composed of three girls and six boys, as follows: Beatrice Elsberry, Carl Burnett, Flossie Rice, Silbey Mateer, Loren Keeney, Lyle Elsberry, John DeVore, Calvin Lindsey and Paul Ishler. The class motto "Through Trials to Triumph" was artistically arched above the stage, which was made beautiful with a graceful arrangement of the class colors red and white and potted flowers. The participants which also included the seventh grade members, each wore a red rose, the class flower. It would be useless to attempt to comment upon the program as every number was splendidly rendered showing thorough preparation on the part of students and teachers. The several unique feature given kept the audience in attention while the chorus work rendered, would have done credit to a much larger school. Towards the close of the program an able address was given by Judge Burr. Also a short speech by W. J. Lichty, president of the school board who presented the diplomas in the absence of Superintendent Sorenson who was unable to be present. BOW OF BOAT STOVE IN BY BLOW DURING GALE AT WINONA - VICTOMS CONSIDERED STURDY SWIMMERS Winona, June 18 - Four persons returning at midnight from a visit to an island near here have been drowned in the Mississippi River when their launch collided with a submerged dam. The dead are: Agnes Mlympzak, 18; Frances Mlympzak, 23; Michael Stolda, 23 and Ludwig Stolpman, 19. Their bodies have not been recovered. A gale swept the river when the launch left the island and headed up stream. The bow of the boat was stove in when it struck the dam and the stern was forced under water. Both young men were sturdy swimmers, but found the attempt to rescue the girls in cold, choppy water far too much for them. LOCAL NEWS Mrs. C. W. Carter was a visitor in Rock Lake Wednesday. D. A. Blackburn returned from his claim in the western part of the state last Saturday. Chris Orton who has been in Montana for over a year returned to Hansboro Monday for a short visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Swan Olson. Chris expects to return to Montana next Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. D. B. McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Archie McLean, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Thomas, Ruth Disher, Lillie and John Walker, Mrs. Earl and C. E. Blackorby were among the Hansboro people who autoed to Fish Lake Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Taylor autoed up from Cando last Saturday afternoon and callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stahl. Mrs. C. Conroy of Sarles autoed to Hansboro Tuesday. M. P. Landru is moving his household goods into the M. Lawler house this week. Ed Hendrickson and family came up from South Dakota the first of the week. Wm. Wilson and family autoed to Gordon Lake Tuesday. D. B. McDonald was a business visitor to Grand Forks Tuesday. John Walker was a passenger to Devils Lake Wednesday. Walter Gilbert was a passenger to Devils Lake Tuesday where he will spend a few days. Mrs. D. A. Blackburn is reported on the sick list this week. J. H. Poyzer and family autoed to Rock Lake, Canada Sunday. The Ladies Aid will meet at the home of Mrs. Wm. Wilson next Wednesday, June 27. J. E. Seeley is busy this week erecting a new porch on the D. B. McDonald residence. A barn dance is to be given tonight in the new barn of Herman Miller. Miss Rogna Peterson visited with friends at Egeland the first of the week. O. O. Wehrly and family of Perth and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stahl spent Sunday in Hansboro the guest of Mrs. F. J. Oliver. The barn dance given last Friday night at J. D. Leftwich farm was well attended and a splendid time reported. Owen Fernyhough went to Devils Lake the first of the week to have dental work attended to returning home Wednesday. Mrs. L. P. McAneney and E. E. McDougall went to Park River last Saturday and on returning drove home a new car for Mrs. McAneney. Nels Tingelstad and two little daughters of St. John are visiting at the home of his daughter Mrs. Gus Olson east of Hansboro. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McLean and baby returned Wednesday from a visit with relatives in Sarles. We understand that parties from Sarles are going to open up a department store in the building formerly occupied by The People's Trading Co. about the first of July. News was received of the sudden death of Mrs. David Waldie of Cartwright, Thursday morning. We were unable to get the particulars for this issue. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Rod and Mrs. Swan Olson autoed to Grafton Sunday morning returning home Tuesday. On their return trip they were accompanied by Mrs. Olson's father, Chris Orton of Manitoba, who will visit with relatives here. Wm. Carr drove them to Grafton in his auto. Melvin Olson returned Monday evening from Grand Forks where he has been attending the University. He will spend his vacation in Hansboro with his parents Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Olson. The school will not begin until October on account of the war. TAKEN UP - Gray horse, weight about 1300 ob. Party claiming such animal can have same by proving property and paying costs of keeping and advertising. Otto Pikkarainen, Armourdale, North Dakota. PICTON NEWS Miss Davis is visiting at the H. Galbraith home this week. Miss Anna Ryan visited at the McMaster home last week. Rev. Hill and J. K. James and wife took supper at the H. Fernyhough home Sunday. Rev. A. C. Amundsen, Rev. Hill, Miss Brier and Mrs. Watts were guests at the A. C. Anderson home Tuesday. The Picton Social Club will not hold its usual meeting at Mrs. Clatterbuck's this week on account of the illness of N. Bower. Sam Keeney and wife called on Miss Brier who is visiting at the Watts home also attended services at the tent meeting Sunday afternoon. Picton Tent meetings are progressing on the Emmett Watts farm. Meetings every evening at 8:30, Sunday at 10:30 a. m., Sunday School at 2:00 p. m. Sermon at 3:00 p. m. and 8:30 p. m. Miss Lola Brier will sing at all the services. Basket dinner in the tent Sunday noon. Everybody welcome. Come and bring a well filled basket of lunch. June 29, 1917 SHOT FROM U. S. GUN HITS PERISCOPE AS SUBMARINE DIVES An Atlantic Port, June 25 - A fight between an American freighter and a German submarine, which took place June 6 one day out from Genoa, Italy and resulted in the navy gunners on the American vessel scoring at least one hit is reported by the captain of the steamer. The captain said the U-boat suddenly appeared at a distance of about 500 yards and launched a torpedo. Its wake was clearly discernible and it was possible to maneuver the vessel so that it missed the ship by about 20 feet. Fire was immediately opened on the U-boat from a stern gun and four shots were discharged as the submarine submerged. The second shot, the captain said, struck the periscope, throwing it high in the air and the last shot fired hit the water on the exact spot where the U-boat disappeared. The American vessel suffered no damage. This is the second encounter reported within two days in which an American ship successfully defended herself against submarine attach. Washington, June 25 - Confirmation of the sinking of a German submarine by the navy gunner crew of an armed American merchantman has been received by the Navy department in a report from Chief Boatswain's Mate O. J. Gullickson, commanding the gunners. "Apparently the submarine was either sunk or badly damaged," his report says, "as nothing further was seen of it. " WISCONSIN REPORTS FLOODS Milwaukee, June 25 - The heaviest rainfall in Milwaukee in the history of the weather bureau was experienced early Saturday when 5. 5 inches fell resulting in the flooding of many low lying parts of the city. All steam road traffic in the Menominee Valley has been suspended and all the manufacturing plants in that section of the city have been compelled to shut down. Eight square blocks of residences in Bayview, a suburb of Milwaukee were flooded. STATE BREVITIES Antelope which have not been seen in the vicinity of Binford since pioneer days are reported in the hills northwest of town by a rancher, Boyd Knapp. County Agent Borchert of Jamestown reports loans aggregating $150,000 have been secured to date by the farmers' loan organization of Stutsman County. Methodists from Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin are gathered here for the thirteenth annual camp meeting of the North Dakota Camp Meeting Association. The sessions will continue until July 2. Charge with threatening the life of the President, Frank Kramer and Albert Anderson, farmers of Bowbells were held to the United States Grand Jury at Minot under bond of $1,500 each when arraigned. Both men are professed Socialists. Corporal Reginald Beaken of Pembina, who went overseas with the Twenty-Seventh Battalion, Canadian contingent, is the first North Dakota soldier to be furloughed home. In the battle of Courcelette, September 5, 1916, shrapnel wounded him in the neck, leg, arm and elbow. Cities in northwestern North Dakota are joining with the Minot Association of Commerce in urging the establishment by the railroads of cheap labor rates to give honest harvest workers an opportunity to come to the state without molestation from the I. W. W. 's. The first murder trial in Kidder County is set for trial in the district court at Steele, July 10, when Olson Nash will be tried for the death of Clyde Hicks, who was killed in a lonely shack near Robinson last December. Following the killing, Nash fled in the teeth of a blinding blizzard and for days wandered on the open prairie. Dogs at Flaxton killed hogs at the slaughter house owned by Schultz & Nilsen valued at $150. The owners of the dogs are not known. The Commercial Club of Minot is trying to make arrangements with the railroad companies for cheap fares for farm laborers coming to the harvest fields of the state this season. Members of the State University band are making a tour of the state. Thirteen cities will be visited by the 25 men comprising the band which is under the leadership of Harold Wilcox. Tore Bruggard of Douglas was elected president at the tenth annual meeting of the Numedalslaget, held at Fargo, with 200 delegates present. Andrew Knudsen of Galesburg was elected treasurer. Mike Chamuck, alleged murderer of James Caldwell and his wife, near Dickinson, pleaded not guilty and his trial was postponed. Chamuck's mental condition is critical and may bar the murder trial. The drill team of the Fargo camp of Woodmen, competing against 25 of the best teams in the country at the grand encampment of the order in Chicago was awarded eighth prize for senior class teams. The Northwestern Caladonian Association held their first annual patriotic day celebration at Grand Forks with a monster parade as a feature. Over 2,000 people from all over the Northwest were in attendance. Neil Johnson, a prominent farmer at Elkmount, determined to prove that the North Dakota farmers were not slackers and on the last day of the Liberty Loan bond sale, he sold $3,000 worth of bonds to neighbors. The North Dakota Retail Merchants' Association at their annual convention at New Rockford elected the following officers: President: F. P. Mann, Devils Lake Vice President: L. E. Garnaas, Sheyenne Treasurer: C. J. Stickney, New Rockford Directors: C. H. Williams, Warwick; W. B. Garnaas, Oberon; J. C. F. Parker, Dickinson; J. E. Holman, Antler; N. W. Simons, Tioga; H. H. Wilson, Grand Forks; A. V. Haig, Devils Lake; Robert Lange, Kuhm; F. W. Pegle, Glenburn; C. H. Burch, Drake and A. W. Patterson, Leith. William A. Donnelly of Fargo was elected Secretary of the Association by the new Board of Directors. Although the annual gopher day held at Starkweather was not the success it was last year, a good crowd took part and 2,518 gopher tails were brought in. Arthur Erickstad won the first prize. Josie Zahnow second, George Peterson third and George Wass fourth. The day was closed with a big dance. Mrs. Elmer Rader of Fargo according to the police confessed that her husband planned the burning of their home here and set the fire in which four persons barely escaped with their lives. A charge of first degree arson has been placed against Rader. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES The Misses Gertrude garrison and Katie Haas autoed up from Michigan Saturday to take in the Chautauqua and renew old acquaintances. On Monday Miss Haas went to Hansboro with friends there. Our village brass band made their first appearance before the public Saturday evening and were greeted with much enthusiasm, a collection being taken up for a treat for the youthful musicians. They provided a drawing card again on Monday rendering several selections previous to the evening Chautauqua session. A handful of our citizens met in the hall, Tuesday evening for the purpose of organizing a patriotic society regardless of political, religious or secret organization in order to assist our boys who may be soon drafted in any way possible. As a means of financing the treasury to a small extent, it was to ship a carload of iron donations of which will be thankfully received. A meeting is called for Saturday, June 30 at 8 o'clock. Everybody, ladies and gentlemen, invited. Let's all turn out. The Meneley Chautauqua, which was held in our village June 23-25 was considering the fact that it is also being held in several of our nearby neighboring towns, well attended. The non-arrival of the large tent, which the company always uses as an auditorium was a considerable handicap. The Misses Schaffer were arrivals from the south Tuesday. Jack Pettit shipped a car of cattle to St. Paul Monday. Bert and T. Elsberry returned from their Montana trip Friday. Nick Thennis, who has been ailing for some time left for the hospital last week. Harry Lichty and W. B. Isher were callers in the Zion vicinity west of Cando Tuesday. Mrs. Luther Rimel spent from Wednesday to Saturday at the Geo. Stevens farm home. Miss Chloie Barker enjoyed the past week as a guest at the Orra Hendricks farm home. The Chas. Altenbrun family took in our Rock Lake Chautauqua being guests at the Dave Brindle home. Fred Mellin accompanied his wife (formerly Rosa Medean) to the Devils Lake hospital Tuesday. Mrs. Wilkins arrived from Thompson last Friday and is visiting at the home of her daughter Mrs. C. Jahnke. Albert Weeden of Hansboro was the guest of Bernice Elsberry during Chautauqua returning home Tuesday. John Dayton and sister, Miss Minnie and F. Dayton and wife composed a party who visited Rock Lake, Canada Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Thorson and family came over from Calvin last week to attend the Chautauqua and mingle with friends. Mrs. Claude Elsberry and children were among Chautauqua attendants having come down from Fish Lake to take in the "doings". The copious rain of Friday night has put a new aspect on conditions, not only reviving the crops but the spirits of every one as well. Mrs. Carter of Hansboro was in our village on a combined business and pleasure trip Saturday, collecting and taking subscriptions for the News and attending Chautauqua. Grandma Hoff who has been enjoying a visit with relatives in Grand Forks arrived last week for a short stay with the Abner Stone family in Brumbaugh. We are glad to note the Clyde Horner has dispensed with a considerable portion of the bands with which he has been bound for the past two weeks. Miss Ivah Grossnickle who finished a successful term of school at Brumbaugh a few weeks ago, departed Thursday for North Manchester, Indiana, the home of her parents. Nearly every pleasure seeking resident in the Ellison vicinity have enjoyed a few days outing and fishing at Rock Lake, Canada during the past week a number of autoes making the trip Wednesday while another crowd departed Friday. They reported fishing very fine but boats altogether too few. Those of our village who attended the dance at Chas. P. Peterson's last Friday reported a splendid time and a very large attendance some two hundred and fifty tickets having been sold. Mr. Dickey of Rolla happened along just in time to temporarily install an electric lighting system Monday evening which he was demonstrating and which proved a very great help to the entertainers. The Meneley Chautauqua Co. have a troupe of real artists in their respective lines and we believe those attending were well pleased. LOCAL NEWS Dr. W. L. Barbour and Mrs. M. Ogelsby left Tuesday for Minot. Sheriff James Taylor was a caller in our village Tuesday forenoon. W. H. Glassford is the owner of a new Chevrolet. Gladys Blackburn was a passenger to Devils Lake Tuesday. Claire Wills was reported on the sick list the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Olson visited at St. John the first of the week. Chris Orton went to St. John Monday to attend the celebration. Sol Hale went to Perth Monday to spend the week. Mrs. H. McKee of Devils Lake spent Sunday in Hansboro. Robt. McCauley was a St. John visitor Monday. Rev. and Mrs. T. Old attended the Sunday School convention at Fargo last week. C. E. Blackorby returned Wednesday from a trip to the Canadian northwest. J. H. Poyzer and family and Wm. Wilson and family and J. R. Wills autoed to St. John Monday. Wm. Dzambar went to Rugby Saturday to consult a doctor returning to Hansboro Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl and Mrs. D. B. McDonald spent Sunday at St. John. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Glassford and little daughter Alice took in the celebration at St. John Monday. Those attending the barn dance at Herman Miller last Friday night report a fine time. Don't forget the movies at Grimes' Hall next Friday, July 6, with electric machine and good pictures. Mrs. C. W. Carter and Mrs. M. Lawler were passengers to Rock Lake Saturday to attend the Chautauqua. Mr. Gores of the Bisbee Gazette was a pleasant caller at the News office Saturday enroute to Rock Lake, Canada. Miss Grace Tribble and Miss Velma Murdick returned from Mayville last week where they have been attending school. Mrs. J. D. Leftwich, Mrs. D. B. McDonald, Chas. Brown and Lee Leftwich autoed to Devils Lake Wednesday of last week. James Brown, Thurza and Ruth Brown, Mr. and Mrs. H. Lymburn, Mr. and Mrs. M. Lawler, Ethel, Lucy and Ralph Lawler, Mr. and Mrs. J. Brooks, Louise Keiser and Mrs. Heffernan attended the funeral of Mrs. David Wadle at Cartwright Sunday. Melvin Olson returned Monday evening from Grand Forks where he has been attending the University. He will spend his vacation in Hansboro with his parents Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Olson. The school will not begin until October on account of the war. J. D. Leftwich attended to business matters in Devils Lake Saturday. Wm. Joliffe of Rolla will be in Hansboro, July 6 with an electric moving picture show. D. A. Blackburn and son Clifford left Saturday by auto for Mr. Blackburn's claim in the western part of the state. Mrs. Chris Paetow received the sad news Thursday of last week of the death of Mr. Paetow's mother who lived in California. R. J. Gray, a cousin of J. Brooks, arrived in Hansboro from Missouri last week and expects to spend the summer in North Dakota. Lillie and John Walker, Grace, Opal and Harry Tribble and Mr. and Mrs. Leon Agarand attended the dance at Rock Lake Monday night. Henry Moilenen and brother of Norden, South Dakota arrived here Sunday and are visiting the brother, Wm. Moilenen near Armourdale. The trip was made by auto. A. Price and daughter Edna autoed up from Perth Tuesday morning. Miss Freeda returned home with them after an extended visit at the home of Mrs. F. J. Oliver. Carpenters are busy making extensive repairs on the building owned by J. Brooks and which will be used as a department store after July 1. Mrs. Heffernan of St. Louis, arrived in Hansboro last week and will visit with relatives in this vicinity this summer. Her aunt Mrs. J. Brooks, met her at Devils Lake. Mrs. L. Geary received a letter last week from her son Howard stating that he had bought the dray at Atlee, Alberta, Canada and is well pleased with the place and is getting along nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilson, Mrs. Mary Laing, Ruth Brown and Alfred Olson autoed to Sarles Tuesday afternoon to the Chautauqua. They report a fine time. Mr. and Mrs. Earl and children and Mrs. Green who have been visiting at the Chas. Brown home left Tuesday for Winnipeg. Mrs. Green will visit with Mrs. Earl for a short time before returning to her home in British Columbia. Geo. Wilson was a St. John visitor on Sunday. Jake and Alex Eckerdt are the proud possessors of a new Dodge. Miss Letha Weeden was a passenger to Devils Lake Saturday. G. A. Olson and family autoed to Rock Lake Tuesday evening. Dr. Balfour of Rock Lake was a caller in our village Wednesday. Steve Williams shipped a car of hogs Monday. Jim Pettit went with the car. Mr. Nelson of Starkweather shipped a car of cattle from Hansboro Monday. Harry Tribble and Claire Wills were Cartwright callers Tuesday evening. Mrs. Nickoli visited with friends at Devils Lake from Saturday until Monday. Dr. Davidson of Cartwright was a business visitor in Hansboro Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. McLean and Mrs. C. A. McLean spent a few days as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McLean at Sarles this week. Bert Thomas shipped a car of horses to Malta, Montana Wednesday. Thorwald Olson went with the car. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Thomas left Thursday morning for Montana going by the way of Cando. The trip will be made by auto. Some of the ladies of Hansboro are serving lunch in the Farrell building just west of the Bank of Hansboro in aid of the Red Cross. Be patriotic and aid the cause. PICTON NEWS The Revival Tent meeting closed Sunday night. There were eight conversions while there were so few in our community that took an interest in this revival we feel as though the good work will continue on. Andrew McMaster and wife and E. Watts and wife autoed to Rock Lake Monday. From there Andy and Emmitt went to Cando. Miss Lola Brier who assisted in the revival by solo singing returned to her home Monday morning at Sawyer, North Dakota going through by auto with the Sam Keeney family of Rock Lake who will visit at her home. Mrs. Coy Eller and two children visited with Mrs. Watts from Tuesday. Clyde R. Travis of Mayville visited at the Watts home from Saturday until Sunday. There was a Grange meeting at the school house Saturday night. Quite a number were there and joined the grange. Oscar R. Anderson, our prominent hardware merchant and Miss Minnie Markell of Rolla who was principal of our school last winter were married in Rolla Wednesday June 27. We were unable to get the particulars for this issue but the News joins their many friends in hearty congratulations and welcome Mrs. Anderson to our vicinity.