Towner County, ND, Hansboro News published between December 6, 1918 and December 31, 1918 ************************************************************************ 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 December 6, 1918 and December 31, 1918. 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) 2001 Mary Lindbo December 6, 1918 ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Will Gulholz went to Grand Forks Wednesday of last week. A. Taylor departed on a business trip to the Twin Cities Monday. Mrs. W. B. Elsberry returned Friday from nursing at the Vogel home. Miss Nina Lynn is assisting in the grocery department of the N. W. Hawkinson Store. Chilt Shaffer on Saturday moved his family into the Brook's house for the winter. Lela Arnold, Agnes Pettsinger, Fred Bradley and Aloies Pettsinger entered school Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gall and children visited the Andrew Kynonen home near Perth, Sunday. Jno. Eller, wife and child departed for Black Duck, Minnesota Monday where they will spend the winter. Mrs. Fannie Elsberry and son Robert and family enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner at the Lisa Elsberry home. The Harry Copeley, A. L. Kendig and Jack Gall families were guests at the John Hindman home on Thanksgiving day, partaking of a delicious turkey dinner and lunch. Geo. Elsberry and family from Egeland and Tom Elsberry and family were dinner guests on Thanksgiving at the Claude Elsberry home here. Mrs. Coy Eller returned Friday from Hansboro having been at the home of her sister, Mrs. Watts, who was very ill with influenza. Little Kenneth Lichty accompanied by his aunt, Miss Emma Brown, came up from Thompson, Wednesday of last week. The families of E. C. and Glen Latham were guests at the Tom Wildish home at Elsberry during Thanksgiving festivities. Mrs. Wm. Fleming and child came up on Friday's train for a visit at the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ader Eller. The Thanksgiving program given by the primary room under the supervision of their teacher, Miss Lona Rimel, Wednesday afternoon was well attended and enjoyed. The following mothers and patrons being present: Mrs. Coy and Mahlon Eller, Mrs. Roberts, Solomon, Howard, Pettit, Price, Gray, Lean, Oak and Tom O'Brien, Claude Elsberry and Joyce Elsberry. A pleasant social gathering in the form of a surprise party was held at the Armour home Wednesday evening. Herbert Armour who left on Friday for a winter term at a school in Detroit, Michigan, was the guest of honor. It is needless to say that a splendid time was enjoyed. AMANDA V. PRICE Death again entered our vicinity on Monday and took from the Milt Price home the beloved wife and mother. Mrs. Price, formerly Amanda Vogel had been suffering with influenza but was thought to be recovering when she took a relapse departing Monday night. She leaves besides her husband, three little children, a father, two sisters and a brother to mourn her decease. She is the fourth one of the Vogel family to be removed by death within a few weeks, and the deepest possibly sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones. Interment was made on Wednesday in the Odd Fellows cemetery. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Dickinson - Thor Thorson, widower, aged 67, was found dead at his home here. Valley City - Phillip Krogh, eight years old, was accidentally killed by the explosion of a shell jammed in a shotgun. New England - A number of Bismarck young women are here helping attend to patients who are ill with the influenza. Jamestown - A Stutsman County jury rendered a verdict of 11 cents damage in a stock trespassing case tried here. Bismarck - Forty-four dollars a ton has been paid here recently for hay and a sufficient supply is difficult to get at any price. Grand Forks - Deposits of 22 Grand Forks County banks aggregated practically twelve million dollars at the close of business November 1. Bismarck - North Dakota lignite miners desiring rail trackage must hereafter apply to the railroads instead of to the fuel administrator it is said. Lisbon - Only three criminal cases were docketed for attention at the December term of the district court for Ransom County which convened December 3. Bottineau - Returns just canvassed here show that Bottineau County gave a majority for the application of the open herd law, which will allow stock to run at large from fall until spring. Bismarck - One of the heaviest calendars ever brought before the district court here was up for attention at the term convened Tuesday. The criminal calendar will include a number of riot cases from Emmons County. Jamestown - With both legs broken, two wounds in one hip, a badly damaged back and shrapnel holes in his neck, George Altringer writes from France to his parents here that "they sure filled me full of holes, but I am getting along fine and dandy." Fargo - Kate Richards O'Hare, sentenced to five years in the federal penitentiary for alleged seditious utterances during a political address at Bowman now has until January 28 in which to surrender herself to the authorities to being her sentence. Granville - Elmer Stokke, a boy living four miles west of here, was accidentally killed by the discharge of a shotgun which he was using to kill a badger which he had caught in a trap. Stokke was on a trapping trip with another young man around Buffalo Lodge Lake but was alone when the accident occurred. Fargo - Ten deaths among the S. A. T. C. men of the present contingent at the state agricultural college had been reported up to a date late last week. A large number have been ill with the influenza and its attendant complications, but the best of care has been given and no new cases are developing at the present time, it is said. Dickinson - "J. C. R." who was heralded about the state of North Dakota as a man of mystery and as the long lost son of the late J. H. Caldwell, a wealthy ranchman who resided here, is in Seattle, where he is said to be subsisting on charity. An effort was made in "J. C. R. 's" behalf to have him adjudged one of the Caldwell heirs, but the court decided him an imposter. Bismarck - Intermittent "vacations" in local public school work, due to the "flu" epidemic this fall, have made vacation time so popular with the youngsters that it has been necessary to resort to special means of reminding them of the importance of their work. A new truant officer, who was appointed a few weeks ago, and a new school bell are among the methods adopted; and pending the arrival of the bell the fire house bell is being used. Omemee - Preparations are under way for the consolidation of the depots of the Great Northern and Soo lines at this point. Grand Forks - The state university which has been closed on account of sickness since October 8, will not be opened until the first of the year. Bismarck - Captain "Jack" W. Murphy, well known for 25 years as a leader in North Dakota National Guard activities, died at his home in this city last week. Blanchard - Thomas Harrison, well known pioneer contractor of this section, is reported dead at Golden Valley, Montana. Mr. Harrison, superintendent the erection of the original unit of the Fargo Masonic Temple, a number of years ago. For several years he was president of the Mayville Normal School board. Mandan - Mr. and Mrs. H. I. Ingraham of Sentinel Butte, lost their young daughter, Grace, through the accidental overturning of their "prairie schooner" when their team became frightened on the road. The little girl's death resulted from burns received from a small heating stove they were using in the wagon. Two younger children were also badly burned. Stanley - Fire which started in the basement of the court house here was discovered in time to avoid serious damage. Grand Forks - Lieut. Roscoe Fawcett, American flying corps officer from this city, is in an English hospital recovering from wounds sustained when his pilot ran their machine into a tree during a dense fog. The lieutenant's condition is favorably reported upon by the lady on whose estate the stricken machine and its occupants were found. The unfortunate pilot was killed by the accident. LOCAL NEWS Miss Gates returned Tuesday from a short visit at Lakota. Mrs. Swan Olson is reported on the sick list in Hansboro. FOR SALE - Riverside baseburner. See F. H. Murdick. L. P. McAneney and family moved to Devils Lake last week. Krum & Tabor shipped a car of stock from here Monday. Miss Weeden left Monday to resume her school at Perth. Mack Blackorby was up from Elsberry between trains Monday. Hazel Landru who has been sick with the influenza is about again. Frank Grimes came home Monday from a trip down the line. John Gretson is reported on the sick list this week. L. S. Converse is now our new drayman, having taken charge last week. D. B. McDonald was a business visitor in Hansboro the first of the week. D. A. Blackburn was a business visitor to Devils Lake Monday returning home Tuesday. Albert Gashe moved his family into the residence recently vacated by Steve Williams. Miss Brightbill returned Friday after spending Thanksgiving day with relatives at Cando. Carl Olson was a passenger to Devils Lake last Friday returning home Tuesday. R. S. McNurlin purchased the residence this week where he lives from Mrs. L. Blackorby. H. L. Lentz left last week for the hospital at Rugby, having not fully recovered from an attack of the influenza. Wm. Shirley of Devils Lake was a business caller in Hansboro the first of the week. Wm. Wilson returned from the Devils Lake hospital Thursday of last week where he underwent an operation. H. F. Randel having sold his dray left Monday for Bemidji, Minnesota accompanied by his wife and baby. A. C. Jahnke and family moved the first of the week into the residence recently purchased of D. B. McDonald. The Declusion family who for a number of years have lived east of Hansboro moved Thursday to Bemidji, Minnesota. Mrs. E. E. McDougall returned from Devils Lake after helping her sister, Mrs. L. P. McAneney get straightened in their new home. Mabel Declusion resigned her position in the post office store last Saturday, going with her parents to Bemidji, Minnesota. J. Brassard who has been visiting Mrs. Geary left Tuesday for Rolla where he will visit a short time before returning to his home at Atlee, Alberta, Canada. CARD OF THANKS We wish to tank our friends and neighbors for their many deeds of kindness and death of our brother and son, Leslie F. Strawn. Harrison Strawn and family December 13, 1918 ROCK LAKE RIPPLES The Ladies Aid met at the Chas. Jahnke home Thursday. Dave Hagar left on Wednesday for Iowa to spend the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Rohn departed for Devils Lake Tuesday. Ray Yeager left on Tuesday for a winter sojourn with folks in Iowa. Billy Fike departed last week for Iowa. Job Barker departed on Tuesday for a visit back east. W. P. Massure came up from Newville on business Friday. W. J. Lichty departed on a business trip to Devils Lake Tuesday. Dee Eakright came up from Egeland for a visit between trains Wednesday. Rev. Maddock of Hansboro held services both morning and evening here Sunday. Miss Elma Latham went to Elsberry Wednesday for a few weeks stay at the Tom Wildish home. Mrs. Fannie Elsberry is spending the week at the home of her son, Robert, at Elsberry. Miss Ella Brunnemeyer cam in on Thursday's train from a few days visit at the Geo. Stevens farm home. Miss Bessie Hronesh went to Egeland to resume her studies with the reopening of the Egeland high school Monday. The Egeland Enterprise reports Blaine McAneney ill in the hospital at Walker, Minnesota. His many friends hope to hear of his recovery. Chas. Wells returned on Wednesday from Iowa where he has been assisting in gathering the golden corn. Misses Edith Smoot and Averil Rardon left on Wednesday. The former going to Indiana for a visit relatives and the latter to Minnesota. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Kennedy departed Tuesday for Bartlett where they will spend some time with Mrs. Kennedy's mother, before settling elsewhere. The Kennedys, former host and hostess of the Palace Hotel, have been residents of our village for several years and made many friends who will miss them. Lish Elsberry moved his family into the Fannie Elsberry house for the winter, it being the intention of the latter to spend the next several month at the home of her daughter, Mrs. cannon at Minot. Miss Lois Shaffer returned to her parents home in our village Wednesday. She had been staying with Mrs. Chas. Wells during the absence of Mr. Wells. Mr. Wilkins and daughter Fern, father and sister of Mrs. Chas. Jahnke arrived from Thompson, Wednesday for a visit at the Jahnke home. Mr. Wilkins returned the following Tuesday leaving Miss Fern to prolong her visit a while. V. Young moved his family into the Palace Hotel the first of the week where he will cater to the wants of the public. Sine the closing of the above by Landlord Kennedy during the "flu" epidemic, the need of hotel accommodations has keenly been felt and the reopening will be welcomed by many. BOYS RETURN FROM CAMPS The return of our soldier boys was begun by the arrival on Monday of Claude Lindsay from Camp Lewis, Washington and Isadore Henle, on Tuesday from White Plains, New York. To say their many friends are rejoiced to herald their return right side up is expressing it mildly. PICTON NEWS Arthur Baarstad returned from Camp Lewis Monday. Miss Hortense Bower is reported on the sick list. Dr. Widmeyer was a professional caller in this vicinity Friday last. W. H. James shipped a carload of cattle and hogs to St. Paul Monday. Mrs. George Galloway of Rolla is staying at the home of her son, caring for the sick. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Fessenden are the proud parents of a baby boy born Thursday, December 5, 1918. Four new cases of flue have developed in this community the past week. They are H. Hoerer, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Galloway and Miss Olive Galloway of Rolla. Friday afternoon about one o'clock while F. A. Kellogg was filling a car with grain he slipped in some way falling and fracturing his skull from which his death was caused. Mr. H. Strawn, who happened to be at the elevator at the time of the accident summoned help and Mr. Kellogg was removed to his home at once. A doctor was called and all that was possibly was done but he never regained consciousness and quietly passed away about 5:30 p. m. the same day. Funeral services were held Tuesday forenoon at the home of the deceased, conducted by the Woodmen lodge and Rev. W. F. A. Maddock. The remains were shipped to Fordville, North Dakota for interment. The accident is heart rendering and the widow and children have the sympathy of the entire community in their hour of trouble. Mr. Kellogg was a kind and loving husband and father and was highly honored by all his friends and neighbors and will be greatly missed in our community. An obituary will appear in the News next week. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Grand Forks - John Sullivan, well known local police captain of many years service, died a few days ago of heart disease. Jamestown - City Alderman, J. E. Halstad of this place is dead from injuries sustained when a switch engine ran into his automobile on a local thoroughfare a few days ago. New England - The chance visit of Sam Lewis to a lignite coal mine near here saved the life of J. T. Hillstad, who had been partly buried in a coal slide a few minutes before. Casselton - Wm. F. Kittel, the younger of two brothers serving time at Fort Leavenworth for irregularities in the conduct of their banking business here, has been pardoned by President Wilson. Valley City - Claire Meade, the first man drafted from Barnes County and well known here, is among those named in late casualty lists as having been killed in action in France before the cessation of hostilities. Fargo - Nine hundred and eighty-four Christmas packages were sent to members of the American expeditionary forces by friends and relatives in Cass County, passing through the hands of the Red Cross organization. Fargo - The past week's death roll in this city included Messrs. J. B. Bergstrom, B. J. Miller, Dr. J. E. Frenette and Mesdames M. N. Hatcher and P. W. Satory, all well known residents here. The total deaths in the city for November are reported as 63. Nortonville - Businessmen of this place whose property was razed by a $40,000 fire are planning to erect new buildings and restock their shelves at the earliest possible date. The fire which destroyed their business places resulted from a defective flue in the post office, it is alleged. Fargo - H. J. Hagen, a member of the State Historical Society proposes the erection of a memorial building in honor of North Dakota's soldiers who have given up their lives in the world war. He proposes that the building be arranged in such a way as to provide a repository for some of the valuable historical relics of the state. Rolette - The Great Northern and Soo lines have united for the maintenance of a union depot at this point. Fargo - Cass County produced 6,267,977 bushels of wheat this season according to threshers reports just tabulated. Fargo - Lieutenant A. E. Comrie of this city, who had been reported missing in action has written his parents that he was absent on sick leave. Park River - Alex Ford, a well known grain buyer, was caught in a revolving pulley and sustained bodily injuries which left him in a most critical condition. Williston - Register of Deeds, O. E. Ingwaldson of this county, a pioneer North Dakotan is dead. He was for many years a resident of Traill County before moving to this section of the state in 1905. Minot - Burglars entering a local clothing and furnishing goods store a few nights ago provided themselves with a considerable quantity of articles of personal adornment and escaped without leaving any clues. Kenmare - Charles Lavitzkie of Cambri, Saskatchewan, Canada was killed by a Soo line passenger train in the local yards. No one saw the accident but it is believed he stepped off the train a moment and was killed in trying to get on again. Fairmount - William Terrill, reported missing in action just a few days after his brother Vernon Terrill had been reported dead of wounds, is safe, his parents receiving a cablegram announcing that he was made prisoner by the Germans. He has been liberated and is once more in the American lines. Hettinger - Local public school teachers joined in a strike to compel payment of salaries for the period during which schools were closed on account of the influenza. School patrons, it is said, influenced the board to rescind its action denying payment for the lost time, and school work was allowed to proceed. LOCAL NEWS C. E. Blackorby was a passenger down the line Monday. Dr. Emert made a professional trip to Devils Lake Monday. C. A. Weeden returned Tuesday from a trip down the line. Miss Vera Walker left Saturday for Egeland where she will attend school. Miss Opal Tribble came up from Crocus Friday returning on Saturday. Ralph Olson left Monday for Mankato, Minnesota where he will enter a business school. Miss Grace Tribble who is teaching school at Elsberry spent Sunday with home folks. Miss Alberta Weeden was a passenger to Egeland Monday going there to enter high school. Mr. Vern Kellogg arrived here Monday to attend his brother, Fred. A. Kellogg's funeral. Mrs. J. Long returned home Tuesday from caring for her home folks who have been sick with influenza. Miss Clara C. Hjerpe and Miss Gates left Monday for their home where they will spend Christmas. Mrs. D. A. Blackburn and son Clifford went to Devils Lake Wednesday to have dental work done. E. Lawler and family and Orra Wills and family were guests at Wm. Wilson home Sunday. Chas. Carmichael of Cando and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Barker were guests of Mrs. A. Blackorby Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Disher were passengers to Devils Lake Tuesday. Mrs. Gibbons and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Dodge of Lawton arrived Saturday to attend the funeral of F. A. Kellogg. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. McNurlin and little son and Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Lawrence and family spent Sunday at the W. H. Stahl home. Mac Blackorby returned Monday evening from Elsberry where he had been caring for influenza patients. He reports them all getting along nicely. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Murdick were passengers to Devils Lake Wednesday. D. D. Finley was a business caller in town Thursday. CARD OF CONDOLENCE We the members of the village council deeply regret the loss of our fellow member, F. A. Kellogg, on the 6th inst. May God comfort and protect the widow and children in their hour distress. December 20, 1918 ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Milt Eller departed on Monday for Havre, Montana where he has a position. Mrs. Rice who has been assisting at the W. B. Ishler farm home departed south Wednesday. Mr. Schroeder, of the N. W. Hawkinson store, moved his family into the cottage recently vacated by the Young family last week. News has also been received of the death of Mr. Shock, formerly living southwest of Rock Lake. He was a victim to influenza. We were misinformed as to Dave Hagger's departure last week. Instead of going to Iowa, as stated, he went to Rochester, Minnesota, taking his nephew, Alfred Solomon, with him where the little lad will receive treatment at the hospital. Our neighboring town, Cando, is undergoing a siege of the influenza epidemic, similar to that through we have lately passed, awakening the sympathy of all. Among those recently removed by it, is Mrs. Judd, wife of Elmer Judd, known to many in our community being connected with the telephone service here. The home of Dr. Clarence McPike (also well known here) has been robbed of a wife and mother also. The many friends of Milt Eller were pleased to welcome his arrival Wednesday on his return from Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, where he has been in training. A family dinner was given in his honor Sunday at the Mahlon Eller home here and a pleasant time enjoyed, before his departure for the west. Word was received here Thursday of the death of Chauncey Jenks, son of Mason Jenks, residing near Rock Lake and was removed as a result of influenza. The entire community extend their sympathy to the bereaved. CARD OF THANKS Dear Friends and Woodmen, We, the wife and children of the late Fred A. Kellogg wish to extend our most sincere thanks to all for the sympathy and kindness shown us in our bereavement. To the Modern Woodmen, the Village of Hansboro, the Ladies Aid, Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Thomas and all others who contributed the beautiful flowers, we thank you. Your many deeds of kindness were appreciated by each of us and shall never be forgotten. Signed, Mrs. F. A. Kellogg and family. LOCAL NEWS J. A. Brassard is spending the week in Hansboro. Mrs. A. S. Peckam and son are reported on the sick list. Harry Tribble who had a relapse from the influenza has recovered. Wm. Wilson, who has been sick for some time is again able to be about. Oscar R. Anderson was a business visitor in Devils Lake from Friday until Monday. Mrs. B. L. Thomas returned Monday from Cando where she had been visiting home folks. Charlie Strawn who has been at a Naval Station in Key West, Florida returned home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Long moved the first of the week to the Lareau farm where they will make their home. J. D. Leftwich was a passenger to Devils Lake Saturday returned home Monday. V. Kellogg came up from Lawton Saturday coming up to look after business for Mrs. F. A. Kellogg. The auction sale of the late F. A. Kellogg held Tuesday was well attended, things selling very good. Clifford Blackburn visited at the Wm. Disher home the first of the week. Jas. Pettit and Mrs. Murphy were married in Minneapolis recently returning to Hansboro Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Blackburn left Monday for Plaza, North Dakota in response to a telegram stating the serious illness of Roy Worsley. T. J. Clifford of St. John left last week to accept the position of train dispatcher at Wolf Point, Montana. Cando Record Frank Derrig, who was employed for several years in banks at Egeland, Hansboro and Munich is reported to be among the soldiers killed in action in France. Cando Record. D. D. Finley, former editor of the Hansboro News is now in charge of the depot here. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Carter will take a six week vacation, going south for Mrs. Carter's health. Mrs. Ward and children arrived here last week, to join Mr. Ward, who has charge of the Imperial Lumber Yard, We welcome the Ward family to our community. E. A. Markell, of Grand Forks, was a business visitor here the latter part of last week, leaving on Monday for Egeland, while here he visited at the home of his daughter, Mrs. O. R. Anderson. OBITUARY Fred A. Kellogg was born in Olmstead County, Minnesota, July 12, 186(??-unable to read microfilm) came to Dakota in 1881 and was married to Delia Dodge, November 10, 1989. Four children were born to them, of whom three and his wife survive him besides his father, two sisters and two brothers. Mr. Kellogg had bought grain in Hansboro for (??-unable to read microfilm) years. PICTON NEWS Mr. and Mrs. R. D. White and little son Kenneth drove over from St. John Sunday and spent the day at the Wm. White home. Mrs. Herman Lentz returned to her home at Gronna Sunday having visited here for several days with their children. Fred Gailfus returned home Wednesday last from Fargo where he had been in training at the Agricultural College. Mrs. George Galloway returned to her home at Rolla Tuesday. Miss Helen McMaster has been staying at the Arthur Galloway home for several days helping care for the sick. Dr. Emert of Sarles, was called here Saturday to attend to Mrs. E. E. McDougall, who is still suffering from the effects of the flu, while here he also called on the H. Hoerer and H. H. Baarstad homes. Miss Olive Galloway was taken to her home at Rolla Sunday, she is just recovering from an attack of influenza. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Murdick spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. E. E. McDougall. Mrs. L. S. Converse visited Tuesday with her sister, Mrs. E. E. McDougall. December 27, 1918 PICTON NEWS Edna Hoerer is recovering from an attack of influenza. Wm. White transacted business at St. John last Friday. Emil Nelson and Victor Swanson visited Sunday at the H. H. Baarstad home. Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Gailfus and family were dinner guests Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thuner. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. White and children enjoyed Christmas day as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McMaster. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McDougall and family spent Christmas day in Hansboro at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Murdick. Pete Olson and Miss Delia Baarstad left Monday for Nome, North Dakota where they will visit for several weeks with their brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Olson. On Wednesday evening last, Mr. and Mrs. Max Bower entertained a number of friends in honor of Miss Hortense Cower, games and other amusements were indulged in until twelve o'clock when a delicious lunch was served after which the guests departed for their homes, all report a most enjoyable time. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gailfus entertained the following friends at Christmas dinner: Mr. and Mrs. Guido Widmeyer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Galloway and family, Mr. and Mrs. H. Hoerer and family, Mr. H. H. Baarstad and children, Arthur, Ruth, Olive and Edna and R. J. Locklin. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Mr. and Mrs. Celia Beachler returned home Thursday. Lish Elsberry was a passenger up the line Thursday. Isadore Henle returned on Monday from Egeland. Fred Lindsay shipped out a lot of baled hay from here Thursday. Ethereal Elsberry is confined to her bed with an attack of erysipelas. A sister of Mrs. W. P. Mills arrived Tuesday for a visit at the Mills home. Miss Hummel departed on Saturday for Dundas, Minnesota where she will spend her vacation. Miss Ruth Elsberry returned from Fargo Monday to spend her vacation at home. Miss Mabel Schaffer is at present assisting with the housework at the Coy Eller farm. Mrs. Sam Keeney is assisting in the Hawkinson Department Store during the Christmas rush. Mabel and Irvine Latham arrived from Fargo Saturday and will spend their Christmas vacation with home folks. Grandma Elsberry left for Minot Monday where she will spend the winter at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sam Cannon. A. Taylor has recently added a choice line of groceries to his stock of meats, which he invites the public to sample. Mabel Latham went to Elsberry Monday. She and her Elma, accompanied by the Tom Wildish family came down next day to spend Christmas at the Latham home in our village. Mrs. Tom Wildish came down from Elsberry Wednesday to do her Christmas shopping, visiting meanwhile at the home of her parents and returning home Thursday. A farewell party in honor of Flossie Rice was given at the Ben Robinson home, Friday and a splendid time enjoyed by the young folks. Flossie departed the following day for Cando. Dorothy Hronesh went to Egeland Saturday for a brief visit with her sister Bessie, who is attending high school there. They both returned home Tuesday to spend Christmas vacation. Mr. Aird, brother of James Aird, arrived from Canada, Friday for a visit at the home of the latter. Mr. Aird has seen active service overseas, having enlisted with the Canadian forces, some years ago, and has many thrilling adventures to relate. The sad news of the death of Grandma Hoff, aged mother of our Messers. Monroe and Ed Hoff, reached our village recently. The remains were expected to arrive this week from Washington, where Grandma had moved with her daughter's family, the Lowrys. Interment will be made in the Brumbaugh cemetery. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved. Work done in 1918 by Rock Lake Branch and Auxiliaries of the Red Cross: 67 bandage foot socks, 172 pajama suits, 84 nurses caps, 57 hospital gowns, 237 knitted socks, 31 bed socks, 41 short socks, 102 long socks, 58 sweaters, 22 pairs wristlets, 43 surgical gowns, 7 bath robes, 57 bed jackets, 1 pair mittens, 5 hospital shirts, 5 scarves, 4 convalescent gowns, 79 boys suits (14 years), 132 boys suits (6 years), 34 infant petticoats, 47 boys shirts, 6 hospital leggings, 12 chemises, 5 caps, 89 mens shirts, 3 refugee shirts, 1 muffler, 37 foot socks, 1 afghan, 1 book. 419 members in all which includes two $25 members and 66 magazine members. Mrs. Jno. Pettit, Secretary. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS IN BRIEF Casselton - Dr. A. A. Walker, pioneer veterinarian of this city, is dead. Fargo - Influenza cases are again growing notably less here and in various parts of the state. Pettibone - "Dad" Brown, a well known pioneer resident here, suicided by shooting a few days ago. Fargo - A dragnet set for petty liquor dispensing offenders brought in a dozen alleged infractors of the law. Grand Forks - Local officials threatened to arrest autoists who being driving their cars after January 1 without the new license tags affixed. Fargo - The case of Mrs. Kate Richards O'Hare, under conviction for alleged seditious utterances made at Bowman, is to be appealed to the United States Supreme Court. Mandan - A stock selling campaign is to be launched, it is said, for the promotion of a Manning, Mandan and Freda railroad, connecting points north and south of the Northern Pacific main line. Jamestown - A cameo ring, stolen from him 32 years ago, has just been returned anonymously to Frank Brown, a pioneer of this city, with a typewritten note reading, "God bless those who forgive." Fargo - A. A. Trovaten, a former Fargoan, is obtaining attention in Minnesota to a proposition to require gasoline dealers everywhere to register autos by factory and engine number as a means of detecting stolen machines. Bismarck - The arrest of F. C. Turner, a prominent ranchman of Sioux County, on the charge of cattle rustling, brings up reminiscences of the frontier days to those who remember the various real and alleged activities of those times. Fargo - Wild Rice, a small village in this county, was said to have had 540 memberships to the Red Cross paid up for 1919 early in the drive last week. There are just 540 men, women and children in the Wild Rice district, making a 100 percent efficient campaign. Fargo - A clever burglar made away with $1,381 of diamond rings, wrist watches and other jewelry by breaking the show window of a local store at an early morning hour, just as a passing train deadened the noise made by his method of gaining access to the coveted wares. New England - Joe Arnold, who, with his wife and three children, was recently found dead from influenza in their home in the outskirts of Buffalo, New York, was a former resident here where he gained considerable notoriety through the charge of having burned soldiers pictures left with him for framing. Valley City - Private George Holzman of this city was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in action at Gesnes, France, a month before the close of war. His bravery was shown in carrying messages repeatedly through a heavily shelled area in which eight other soldiers were wounded or killed. Jamestown - Mike Wear, out on bail pending the time for his hearing on a charge of attempted manslaughter, failed to appear in district court and a bench warrant has been issued for his arrest. It is alleged that Wear, because of an old enmity, gained entrance to the state hospital for the insane for the purpose of killing an inmate there, firing upon the man point blank from a pistol concealed within a bouquet of flowers. Jamestown - An epidemic of hog cholera, which has broken out in Stutsman County, is taking a heavy toll on the pork production in this section. Mayville - The State Normal School here, which kept up its sessions for many weeks under quarantine, has closed its fall term and will not reopen until January 6. McKenzie - This village was the first Burleigh County unit to go "over the top" in the Red Cross Christmas roll call drive. A 100 percent report was returned in early last week. Mandan - Dominic Cursao, alleged gunman who is charged with the shooting of a fellow railway workman in a recent quarrel, was apprehended recently at Judson, a few miles west of here. Fargo - names of North Dakotans continue to appear upon belated casualty lists from overseas; some of the published lists of North Dakotans killed or wounded running up between 20 and 30 a day. Rolla - I. M. Ingebretson, former county treasurer of Rolette, was made defendant on a charge for alleged embezzlement of funds. The case was taken to Minot on a change of venue from the district court here. Hankinson - Two well known local men narrowly escaped death in their auto when it was shunted along the track for some distance before being utterly wrecked by a railroad train which struck it on a grade crossing. Fargo - Secretaries of county draft boards have received requests for transcripts of some of the odd and humorous incidents met with in their handling of registration and draft work, which may be useful in the compilation of a history of the work. Stanley - While driving his Ford car along a public highway in this county, the mayor of a nearby village was attacked by a vicious bull, which succeeded in overturning the car, with the occupant beneath it in a ditch at the roadside. The presence of snow in the ditch, it is said, enabled the driver to dig his way out from beneath the vehicle without serious harm. Forman - It is now claimed that Norman Sabenne, the man who was found dead in a boxcar at Dodge a few weeks ago, was formerly cashier of a bank in this city but left here about a year ago for parts unknown when it was revealed that there was a shortage in his accounts. It is believed that he was en route back to Forman to join his family and take the consequences of his banking irregularities when he was murdered. LOCAL NEWS Clifford Blackburn had an attack of tonsillitis last week. Emery Amiss went to Devils Lake last week to have dental work done. John Gretson took dinner at the Wm. James home Christmas day. Mac Blackorby spent Christmas with home folks at Elsberry. Mrs. Orra Wills and Donelda were passengers to Devils Lake Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Seeley entertained Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilson at dinner Christmas. Born - To Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fernyhough, Monday, December 16, a boy. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Blackburn returned home Christmas day from Plaza, North Dakota. Mrs. T. Stapleton left Friday for Kansas City, Missouri where she will visit form some time. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McLean entertained Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Anderson at dinner Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tribble and family went to Rock Lake Wednesday to spend Christmas with the Briggs family. Word was received here Monday of the save arrival of Claire Wilson from Queenstown, Ireland to New York. The R. N. Lodge met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Chas. Tribble, Jennie Leslie assisted her in serving. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. McAneney and little daughter, Donna Lou, came up from Devils Lake to spend Christmas with home folks. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilson of Alberta, Canada arrived here Saturday to spend the holidays home folks. Ellen and Robert Knight returned last Friday. Robert has been in Chicago and vicinity and Ellen is attending school in Devils Lake. John Walker, who has been Stillwater, Minnesota for some time, returned home on Thursday to spend the holidays. Misses Opal and Grace Tribble are spending the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tribble in Hansboro. Misses Alberta Weeden and Vera Walker came home Saturday from Egeland to spend Christmas with home folks. Miss Alethea Weeden came up from Cando and is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Weeden. Misses Mabel Olson and Gertrude Rod returned home from Grand Forks Saturday, where they have been attending business college. Ben Keise, who is in the military service, came home Monday on a ten days furlough and will spend the holidays with home folks. G. E. Geyer and son were passengers to Devils Lake Thursday returning home Friday. They went down to have dental work done. Word was received here the first of the week of the death of Roy Worsley at Plaza. Mr. Worsley at one time lived here and the people of this community extend their sympathy to the bereaved family. Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Converse moved the first of the week into the L. P. McAneney. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Orra Wills, Thursday, December 26, a daughter. Having taken over the livery barn for the winter months, I am prepared now to give prompt service to the public. A. C. Jahnke. Sheriff Jas. Taylor of Cando was a business caller in town Thursday returning home via Rolla. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Corson came up from Churchs Ferry the first of the week to spend the holidays with home folks. Miss Caroline Roth is spending holidays with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. August Miller.