Towner County, ND, Hansboro News published between January 1, 1918 and February 28, 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 January 1, 1918 and February 28, 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 December, 2000 by: Mary Lindbo, mjlindbo@msn.com (c) 2001 Mary Lindbo January 4, 1918 ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Miss Lona Rimel was an arrival from Devils Lake on Monday's train. The local Rebekah's held an extra session at the lodge rooms Thursday. Mrs. Tom Elsberry and daughter, Mildred went to Devils Lake Thursday to have dental work done. Mrs. Fred Lindsay and little son are spending the holiday season with the former's parents in Canada. Mrs. N. W. Hawkinson's sister is visiting at her home here, having arrived in Rock Lake Wednesday. The little New Years was ushered in with a considerable bluster and very unusual weather for this neck of the woods. The several grade teachers of our school returned from their holiday vacation on Monday and school was resumed Wednesday. Mrs. Claude Elsberry and daughters, Kate and Ruth, Will Glanders and Glen Yahn of Egeland were passengers to Devils Lake Wednesday of last week returning Friday. Miss Vera Young departed last week for Perth where she has been engaged to teach a rural school near there, continuing the term for the former teacher who had been taken ill. A goodly number, of Red Cross ladies met at the Tom Best home, last Friday, where a satisfactory amount of work was accomplished. The chapter will meet at the Claude Elsberry home this (Friday) afternoon. Lineman Rusk returned to Cando Monday for a temporary visit. Mr. Rusk has been kept busy wiring several of our village domiciles for electric lights, etc., and has considerable more to accomplish. The Ripples regrets to announce that the stork appeared in our village unannounced on December 15, leaving a bouncing baby boy at the Harry Stout home and wish to extend belated, though very hearty congratulations. About a dozen young ladies enjoyed the hospitality of the Hronesh home Friday evening being the guest of the Misses Bessie and Marie. Progressive whist occupied most of the evening, a delightful time being experienced. Angus Barker and bride arrived in our village Tuesday where they visited at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Barker. They returned on Saturday to Arthur where Mr. Barker holds a position in the public school of that place. Among those of whom we learned who dined out on New Year's Day were the Tom Best and Tom Elsberry families who were the guests of Sam Kenneys; E. C. and Glen Lathams at Jno. Lindsays; and the Jno. Fielders and Jno. Hindmans at Jno. Galls. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Henle were passengers to Devils Lake Saturday of last week, where they were joined by their son Isadore, all returning to Rock Lake Monday. Isadore is enjoying a few days leave of absence from military training in wireless telegraphy in the naval service and is stationed on the Great Lakes. To say that his may friends here were glad to greet him is needless. He wears the regulation navy uniform and says that he enjoys his work and that Uncle Sam is good to work for. Adolph Walder departed Wednesday of last week to attend an automobile school at Fargo, North Dakota during the remainder of the winter. He will be missed among the young folks of our village who have received word that he is the roommate of Irvine Latham, another of our boys attending school at Fargo. Our three drafted boys leaving last week for training in Oregon have been heard from. Ed Walder and Mike Bozyk have pitched their tents and become accustomed to "mess" with about fifteen hundred comrades in the 2nd Prov. Co. C. A. N. A. at Fort Stevens, Oregon. Geo. Umpleby however is reported confined in the hospital with a slight illness. The boys enjoyed the trip, the scenery and the life, but report cold weather there and rain. Mrs. Peltsinger received word by telegram Wednesday of last week from her husband at the Rochester hospital requesting that she come. Consequently she departed Thursday accompanied by Miss Lottie Hindman who has been in poor health for some time and who will receive treatment there. Anxious friends in Rock Lake report Miss Lottie as already under the doctor's care but Mr. Peltsinger has not yet been able to secure the operation for which he has been waiting. Another of our villagers, Joe Solomon, is also awaiting medical attention there. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Ed Skjorhaug has made arrangements to establish a tannery at Bowman. Rev. G. Emil Moller of the Lutheran synod and family have left Milnor for Nelson, Wisconsin where they will make their future home. Rev. Erickson of Towner who also has had charge of a congregation at Berwick has accepted a call from the Norwegian Lutheran church at Upham. Thomas Hall, Secretary of State, was acquitted of the charge of embezzlement of state funds, the jury being out but 10 minutes. But two ballots were taken. The first stood 11 to 1 for acquittal and the second was unanimous. The funeral of Representative L. D. Wiley of St. Anthony, North Dakota who died at Mandan of typhoid fever was held in that city. Representative Wiley who was from the thirtieth legislative district had served three terms in the state legislature. The New Rockford Congregational Church has received the resignation of Rev. Samuel Hitchcock who asks that he be relieved by March 1 or earlier. Dr. Hitchcock has had the charge two and a half years and has been popular with all classes. It is understood that Williston has extended him a call. Lloyd Lillibridge, 9 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lillibridge of Croff was frozen to death while endeavoring to ride home from a neighboring farm during a blizzard. He left the Peterson farm about 5 in the evening just as the blizzard began to blow, when the mercury stood at thirty degrees below zero. When a trainload of soldiers passed through Dickinson a few days since, Postmaster Lish ordered a large flag displayed outside the building as a welcome to the boys. It had flown from the staff only a few minutes when a detachment of soldiers left the train and rushed to the post office. They did not take time to undo the flag, but jerked it down, tearing it a little. The soldiers carried it to the train and hung it outside the car. Postmaster Lish has reported the matter to the authorities in Washington. Samuel Jones, one of the pioneers of McHenry County a veteran and a member of the G. A. R. is dead at the age of 98 years. T. E. Sleight has sold the Drake electric light plant to the municipality, the price being $8,124. A 24-hour service will be maintained. Capt. A. A. Jones, former chief dispatcher at Bismarck for the Soo Line and one of the first two Bismarck men to receive commissions in the quartermaster's department lies in a French base hospital with both arms in a plaster case as a result of wounds sustained November 14. Harris Robinson, formerly mine inspector in the state engineer's office, has resumed that position, having spent a year in the employ of the McLean County highway commission as superintendent of highways, directing a large amount of excellent road building made possible by a liberal policy adopted by the county commissioners. News has been received at Grafton of the promotion of First Lieut. William K. Trumann of Company C. He has been appointed an aid on the staff of Brig. Gen. Edward Vollrath, brigade commander of the 82nd brigade, 41st division. The city of Bismarck has established a record for virtue in that not a single arrest was made inside its corporate limits during the first seventeen days of December. In the last three years from 14 to 21 arrest have been made during the same period. Chief Martineson and Police Magistrate Boeckreid are hoping that the entire month may pass without a black mark in which event they plan to give a party. New corporations in the Secretary of State's office include the St. Louis & Canadian Improvement Co. and the St. Louis & Vancouver R. R. Co. capitalized at $1,000.00, both Delaware corporations admitted to this state to sell stock under the blue sky act. The railway and construction company's' purpose is to build a line through central North Dakota from Keola, South Dakota to a point in Saskatchewan where connection is made with the Grand Trunk. After publishing the Jamestown Daily Capital for 19 years, Jesse B. Burgster, proprietor and editor, announces that he has sold his daily publication rights to the Jamestown Alert, the other afternoon daily. In the future, Mr. Burgster announces that he will publish only a weekly paper, which he has printed for 19 years under the name of the North Dakota Capital. L. V. Dahl, cashier of the First State Bank at Alkabo has left for Minneapolis and enlisted in the radio department of the United States Navy. LOCAL NEWS Jay Wills went to Cando Wednesday to take examination for enlisting as quartermaster. Robt. McCauley is reported on the sick list. The old year was ushered out by a light rainfall Monday night. D. B. McDonald was a Grand Forks visitor the first of the week. J. J. McCarty came over from Rolla to attend the New Years dance. Mrs. B. L. Thomas has been visiting relatives in Cando the past week. Miss Thursa Brown is assisting at the Post Office store this week. J. R. Wills is reported on the sick list this week. Michael Epstein and John Walker took in the New Years dance at Cartwright. Geo. Williams and Ruth Disher were guests at the Walker home for New Years dinner. Lucy and Ethel Lawler spent New Years eve and day with Grant and Opal Tribble. Mrs. D. B. McDonald returned from Winnipeg Saturday by the way of Cartwright. J. H. Poyzer and family were guests at the Claude Lawrence home New Years. Percy Cowen, wife and children spent New Years Day at the Jno. Agarand home. Miss Hazel Landru visited last week at Crocus from a Wednesday until Saturday. Fred Gray and family visited last week at Cando and Bisbee returning home Saturday. Hans Michaelson, Supt. of the Farmers Grain Co. was a business visitor in our village Monday. Robert Watts was visiting with relatives in Rock Lake Saturday and Sunday returning home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. E. Owend from across the line were visitors at the C. A. McLean home New Years Day. We understand that Herbert Blackorby is now in France. Mrs. Ruth Disher spent the first of the week in the country at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brown left Saturday for Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada to visit relatives, John Walker taking them to Cartwright to get the train. Mr. and Mrs. Emery Amiss and little daughter left Wednesday for a visit with Mr. Amiss' relatives in Iowa. They will also visit Mrs. Amiss' brother, John Lawler, who is at Camp Dodge. The news is in receipt of a letter received Monday from Hobart Richardson, stating that they had arrived at Fort Stevens and that they had a very enjoyable trip. All were pleased with the place. Mrs. King received word last week from her son, Fay, now in France, written after Thanksgiving. He states that he is well pleased and that they had a fine Thanksgiving dinner. Melvin Olson left Wednesday for Grand Forks to resume his school duties, Celia and Amy accompanied him as far as Devils Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Agarand and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Disher took New Years dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Disher. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Murdick, Velma, Mr. and Mrs. L. P. McAneney and little daughter and Leonard Converse were guests at the E. E. McDougall home for New Years dinner. January 11, 1918 ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Our school board held its regular meeting Tuesday. Frank Elsberry came in on Friday's train returning from a two week visit with relatives at Duluth. Jeff Rardon returned Wednesday from Fargo where he visited with his daughter Averill and other relatives. Will and Roy Yeager went to Devils Lake Wednesday for a few days recreation. They returned on Friday's train. The Red Cross dance was fairly attended Saturday and a splendid time had by all. Teorie's furnished the music. Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Elsberry left on Monday for Minot where they will visit with the family of the former's sister, Mrs. Cannon. Miss Mabel Bateson took her departure Wednesday for Rolla having spent a few days vacation with friends in this vicinity. Miss Edith Mills was a return passenger on Saturday's train having spent a pleasant vacation with her sister, Ruth at Kenmare. Mrs. Geo. Brown was conveyed to Perth Friday where she took the train to Cando for a visit with relatives. The little son and daughter of Fred Voegel returned on Wednesday to the Deaf and Dumb school at Devils Lake after their holiday vacation at home. Mrs. Pat Elsberry and Mrs. John Gall were passengers to Devils Lake Thursday where the latter was seeking medical aid. They returned Friday. Miss Rebecca Wagle, our second room teacher, returned from Westhope, where she visited a sister. Miss Lena Rimel substituted in her absence. Isadore Henle departed on Wednesday for his training school at Chicago after a few days visit with home folks here. A host of friends were at the depot to bid him adieu. Word was received here Wednesday morning of the death of Mrs. Robt. Gall at her home near Newville, of tuberculosis, from which she had suffered for many months. Word has been received by her parents, that Lottie Hindman has successfully undergone a surgical operation at the Rochester hospital and is doing nicely. Her many friends hope for a speedy recovery. Fred Lindsay returned Tuesday from Montana, stopping on the way for a visit with his brother Claude who is assistant cashier in the bank at Watford City. One of the happiest events which transpired in our vicinity recently was the arrival of a brand new baby boy at the Chilt Schaffer home last Saturday. Though his debut is rather tardy, six sisters having proceeded his advent, his coming was heartily welcomed and we wish to add our congratulations and best wishes for the young gentleman. ROCK LAKE SCHOOL NOTES Primary Department We have an Honor Roll on the blackboard. It shows the people that keep their teeth and hands clean. Each day that a pupil has clean hands and teeth a red cross is placed opposite his name. If the pupil is late he does not get a red cross whether his hands and teeth are clean or not. We have lately received three beautiful pictures for our room which were painted by Jessie Wilcox Smith. They are Jack and Jill, Little Miss Muffet and Hot Cross Buns. We have two new fair tale books, a Mother Goose book and one story book as a start for our library. Lower Intermediate Department After four weeks absence Gladys Bullock is back in school again. Those who have been neither absent nor tardy for the past month in the third and fourth grades are Alvid Booth, Jane Gall, William Mills, Irene Peltsinger, Beatrice Rimel and Frank Roberts. Upper Intermediate Miss Lulu Rimel visited school Wednesday. John Barry is absent from school because of illness. Those who have had perfect attendance in the fifth and sixth grades are Georgiana Brindle, Floyd Eller, Dorothy Hronesh, Mildred Mills, Alfred Peltsinger, Marjory Roberts. Grammar Grades Leslie Edington enrolled as a pupil in the eighth grade last week. Russell Briggs reentered school after several days illness. Those who were neither tardy nor absent during the past month are Walter Eller, Beatrice Elsberry, Agnes Peltsinger, Alois Peltsinger, Ruth Price and Louise Roberts. High School Basketball practice has been discontinued for the winter. We hope we may begin again in the spring. Mabel Bullock has returned to school after a prolonged absence, family having been quarantined for scarlet fever. Lorna Dodge gave a very interesting report the "The German Government". Loren Keeney will report next week on "The Progress of a Century". Curtis Mateer was absent from school Tuesday and Wednesday on account of sickness. Fred Bradley was absent from school last week. Mr. Garber was a high school visitor Friday afternoon. Our school closed Wednesday for a few days on account of furnace trouble. SCHOOL CHILDREN TAKE U. S. GOV. THRIFT CARDS The following pupils in the 5th and 6th grades have taken United States government thrift cards. Celia Olson, Robert Watt, Cissie Jennison, Richard Lymburn, Arthur Wilson, Bert Wilson, Donald Disher, Charles Brown, Olger Peterson, Gilbert Peterson, Minnie Paetow, Chrissie Paetow, Noel Stapleton and Sam Brown. HOTEL UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT AGAIN Fred Jeneson is now the new proprietor of our village hotel, having moved his family in the first of the week and is now ready to accommodate the public. We wish Mr. Jeneson success in his business venture and he should receive the support of the public. NORTH DAKOTA EVENTS OF THE WEEK Mrs. Gilbertson, a Lansford widow, has already contributed three sons to the United States Army. About thirty farmers have filed applications for seed with the secretary of the Watford City Commercial Club. Professor Carl Lukeman of the Lidgerwood High School faculty has resigned his position and gone to Washington, DC to enter the employ of the government. Miss Ruth Carroll of Minot has taken a position as assistant principal of the Powers Lake high school. She was graduated from the University of Minnesota last June. The annual harvest of ice has commenced for the Great Northern. J. H. Pifer of Larimore has started out his ice gangs along the entire road. Mr. Pifer employs 35 crews, a total of 1,100 men and fills up 250 ice houses with 600,000 tons of ice. Charged with violating a provision of the espionage act, H. C. Anderson, mayor of Dodge, was arrested and taken before J. A. Palmer, United States commissioner at Halliday. Anderson waived examination and was placed under $500 bond, which was furnished. After being idle for a number of seasons, the Hankinson creamery is to be reopened under new management. The plant has been leased to F. J. and C. A. Giese, who have already arrived. Mr. Geise is a practical buttermaker and has recently been employed at Moorhead. "I dislike to leave the many good people in Minot but I want to do my share to alleviate the suffering which is resulting from this war." This was the farewell statement made by Miss Ruth Weir, popular Minot girl, who has left for New York and will report for service as a nurse with the American expeditionary forces. L. H. Olson has purchased the Columbia Hotel at Willow City, including the furnishings. Burglars entered the Cash Market at Dickinson during the night and made away with $280. There is no clue. Wildrose is agitating the question of bonding the city for the purpose of liquidating its outstanding indebtedness. J. W. R. H. DeLa has again taken charge of the Balfour Messenger, after being away from McHenry County for over two years. Miss Helen Rushfeldt, principal of the Dickey schools has resigned to accept a position with the Industrial school at Ellendale. The new schoolhouse in the Wright district near Ryder has been completed and is open. The building cost $6,000. Four buses carry the children to and from school. The community Christmas tree held at Dunn Center came fully up to expectations and it was such a success that the citizens intend to hold another next year. Rudolph Gjelsness who was principal of the Adams schools last year and enlisted in the aviation corps, is dangerously ill at the Jefferson barracks, of spinal meningitis. Resolutions were adopted by the Woman's Relief corps of Fargo, asking Governor Lynn J. Frazier to take "immediate action" with a view of changing the name of the capital of North Dakota from Bismarck to a name of American or Anglo-Saxon derivation. The coal mines at Noonan are shipping out an average of about 20 cars a day at present. Medora old-timers were unable to recall a time when the water in the Little Missouri River was as low at that point as it is now. Lyle B. Rich, son of a prominent Willow City family is officially reported to have died of typhoid fever "somewhere in France". A savings certificate or thrift stamp in every home is the aim of C. E. Peterson of Halliday, recently appointed county chairman for the sale of war certificates. Lewis Stone, charged with enticing a Grand Forks high school graduate away from her home on promise of marriage; of inducing her to accept him as husband with book or bell, after he had her in his power at Larimore and oft afterwards introducing her into a life of shame and of living a gay life on the proceeds, was found guilty of white slaving by a jury at Bismarck that deliberated three hours on the case. Grover Barry, a former resident of Napoleon is reported to have been killed in the trenches "somewhere in France". SUFFERING GREAT IN NEW YORK New York, January 7 - Despite concentrated efforts to relieve the situation, the city has experienced its worst distress sine the extreme cold weather began a week ago. Aside from continued widespread suffering in the home of rich and poor alike, so serious was the coal shortage that many large office buildings may close, according to Reeve Schley, county fuel administrator, unless supplies reach the city at once. The greatest problem again is the freeing of coal-laden barges from the packed ice floes at tidewater points to get them across to Manhattan and Brooklyn shores. A fleet of government tugs battled all day to clear a passage to the ice-encrusted shores after numerous harbor tugs and been disabled in the work. LOCAL NEWS J. R. Wills was a passenger to Devils Lake last Friday, going down to receive medical aid. Jay Wills has been assisting in the Post Office Store for the past week. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. McAneney and little daughter, who have been visiting at the home of Mrs. McAneney's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Murdick left Saturday for their home in Minot. They were accompanied as far as Devils Lake by Velma Murdick who returned home Monday. Anton Miller and daughter Olga were business visitors in Devils Lake from Saturday until Monday. Miss Myrtle Weeden returned Saturday to take up her school duties after spending her vacation with her parents in Hansboro. C. A. Paetow left Wednesday of last week for the coast where he expects to get employment in some of the shipbuilding yards. Leonard Converse is again employed at the Lawler farm starting Monday. Miss Risch arrived Monday noon from her vacation to resume her school duties. Mrs. J. D. Leftwich who has been on the sick list is reported to be somewhat better. A dance is being given tonight at Grimes Hall for the benefit of the Army Y. M. C. A. The Red Cross will serve supper. Joseph Agarand left Monday for Devils Lake to resume his school duties at the Academy. D. F. McLauglin of Cando was a business visitor in Hansboro Tuesday. Mrs. Anton Miller was a visitor to Rugby returning home Monday. T. J. Clifford of St. John was a caller in our village last week. Our school began again Monday after a vacation of two weeks. Marcus Kessler is reported on the sick list this week. The Red Cross met last Friday at the home of Mrs. D. B. McDonald. J. L. Gibbons of St. John was a business visitor in Hansboro Thursday. Miss Clara Hjerpe returned Saturday from her vacation to begin school Monday. Miss Lulu Strawn left Saturday to attend school at University for the remainder of the winter. A. Dixon of Rolla was in Hansboro representing the Delco Lighting System. Mack Blackorby is acting as janitor of our public school during the sickness of Robt. McCauley. A. Blackorby left Saturday for the Hot Springs where expects to spend the rest of the winter. Miss Alethea Weeden who is teaching near Sarles returned to her school after a short visit with home folks. Mrs. Oscar R. Anderson who has been visiting her parents in Rolla for the past two weeks returned home Sunday. The Red Cross is being entertained at the home of Mrs. B. L. Thomas this afternoon (Friday). January 18, 1918 ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Chas. Jahnke was a Devils Lake business visitor Friday. The Red Cross will meet this Friday afternoon at the Harry Lichty home. Miss Lona Rimel spent a few days at the home of her parents last week. Mrs. Arthur Rimel departed for Devils Lake Wednesday to consult an optician there. Mrs. Geo. Brown and children returned Friday from a visit with Cando relatives. Mrs. Sam Keeney and son Loren and Mildred Elsberry were passengers to Devils Lake Thursday. Alex Gall returned Wednesday from a visit at the home of his uncle, Robt. Gall near Newville. Chas. Forrest came up from the county seat Tuesday to attend to business interests here. The Rebekah lodge held a rousing meeting in the hall Monday night followed by midnight lunch. The Ladies Aid held another of their successful food sales at the N. W. Hawkinson Department Store last Saturday. Our school house was thoroughly fumigated Saturday as a safeguard against the prevailing smallpox epidemic. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Latham were passengers to Elsberry Monday where they visited at the Tom Wildish home. Mrs. Ethel Latham went to Elsberry Wednesday where she visited until Thursday's return train at the home of her sister, Mrs. Tom Wildish. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Elphinstone returned Monday from the Egeland vicinity where they visited at the home of Mr. Elphinstone's brother. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gall, John Gall and Wm. Scorgie were passengers to Newville Thursday going down to attend the funeral of Mrs. Robt. Gall which was held Friday. They returned Saturday. The many friends of Miss Vernice Briggs were pleased to note her return to her former duties as clerk in the Hawkinson Department Store Tuesday of this week after several weeks quarantine at her home here for smallpox. Mrs. O. W. Moore returned Tuesday of this week from Fairdale, North Dakota having attended the funeral of her father, Mr. Haug, who died at his home there, following a paralytic stroke. Many Rock Lake friends mourn with her in her sad bereavement. The many friends of Mike Bozyk were pleasantly surprised by his returning to our midst last Friday. Mike was one of the three "soldier boys" who left with the last contingent for the west, but discharged because of a weak instep caused by a previous break. He reports the other lads as doing fine and being well satisfied with the treatment accorded them. Mrs. Geo. Petsinger and little child returned from the Rochester hospital where her husband recently underwent a serious, though successful, operation and is now on the road to speedy recovery. The many friends of the Petsingers are glad to hear this good news and hope for his return to Rock Lake soon. Despite the stormy weather a goodly number of Red Cross workers gathered in the weekly meeting last Friday at the Hronesh home and completed another consignment of work which they forwarded to Cando headquarters. It contained as follows: 3 pairs short socks, 3 pairs long socks, 10 nurses caps, 5 pajama suits, 1 knitted sweater, 1 pair wristlets, 4 pairs knitted socks. ROCK LAKE SCHOOL NOTES Loren Keeney gave a very interesting talk Monday morning on the "Progress of a Century". Mr. Watkins was a visitor of the school Tuesday. Joe Lichty, president of the school board, addressed the school Friday on the subject of thrift. Fred Bradley was absent from school the latter part of the week. The Agriculture class made a visit to the elevator Tuesday. NORTH DAKOTA EVENTS OF THE WEEK John W. Hensel, president of Fargo college, has resigned to take up war work. He has received three calls to enter Y. M. C. A. work. The Russell-Miller company's plant at Dickinson is still closed and no definite time has been given when it will be reopened. A changed is being made in the machinery for the production of different grades of flour in accordance with the government regulations. A. L. Leimbacher, proprietor of the Gardner hotel in Fargo, was elected president of the State Hotel Men's association at the annual convention in Jamestown. L. B. Molander of the Cooke Hotel, Harvey was named vice president and R. K. Keller of the Waldorf Hotel, Fargo, secretary-treasurer. J. P. Hardy, Fargo, federal state director of the U. S. public service reserve, is in receipt of a telegram, advising him that the U. S. wants 7,000 motor mechanics for immediate service in France. Men outside of the draft age, but who are of military age, wishing to join the service, should apply at the nearest army recruiting station. M. P. Morris, postmaster at Jamestown for the past several years, has been taken to Parkview Hospital for treatment. He is suffering from a severe attack of heart trouble. S. P. Grans, cooperative observer for the Little Missouri district at Marmath, reports that December 1917 was the driest in the history of his station. The rainfall for the month was .40 inches. Planning on future development of Bismarck, Bishop Wehrle has purchased 14 lots for the Catholic Church to provide a suitable site or a $250,000 cathedral as soon as the city increases in population. A. D. Cary of Kenmare has returned from Des Moines, Iowa, where he found himself, through the death of his father, Samuel K. Cary, who owned 400 acres of valuable land near Kenwick Iowa, one of four heirs to an estate of $150,000. Thorough investigation is being made by officials of the flour mill company whose plant was totally wrecked by fire which destroyed more than 1,800 bushels of wheat with a loss estimated at approximately $27,000 at Golden Valley, Mercer County. According to reports the fire spread rapidly as soon as discovered and this leads the officials to believe that it was incendiary. The finding of a man's body in a shipment of a car of coal from the Zenith mine to dealers at Dodge, this state, is reported in a telegram to the officials of the mine at Dickinson. Ice which is being cut from the James River at Jamestown is being shipped west this year, the drought having left a large part of the western portion of the state without any nearby ice supply. Ice in the James River is 20 inches thick. About 150 visitors, not including relatives, attended the golden wedding anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. James V. Smith of Buchanan, Stutsman County. The couple were married at Batavia, Iowa, 50 years ago and have been residents of Stutsman County for 35 years. A purse of $210.00 was presented. Falling backward into the open trap of the cellar door at her home, Mrs. John Jones of Wyndmere was picked up unconscious, suffering three broken ribs, besides other injuries to the body. She was taken to the hospital at Breckenridge, Minnesota. Charged with heartlessly permitting 12 to 15 horses which had been entrusted to his care for the winter, to die from starvation and exposure, A. L. Darling, Fortuna rancher was arraigned on a charge of cruelty to animals and released on bond to appear at the next term of court at Canby. 100,000 ATTACK CHICAGO DRIFTS Chicago, January 15 - An army of more than 100,000 workers including 60,000 schoolboys has resumed the attack on the great snow drifts which for 48 hours tied up railroad traffic and caused what the health authorities termed an alarming shortage of fuel and milk. Everyone of the 27 steam railroads has resumed limited service but officials said it would be at least two days before normal passenger schedules could be established and perhaps a week before freight trains could be run as usual. WEST STRUGGLES IN STORM'S GRIP Thousands Working to Rescue Chicago from Blanket of Drifted Snow Schools Close for Week; Children Work in Street Railroads Sunday Night Dispatched First Trains Since Storm Began - Resumption of Traffic is Slow Chicago, January 14 - Hundreds of thousands of volunteer workers in Chicago and thousands of laborers employed by the city and by railroads yesterday began the work of rescuing Chicago and the middle west from the terrific storm which swept over this section Friday and Saturday, tying up transportation facilities for 24 hours and threatening food and fuel shortages in many cities. Railroads entering Chicago last night dispatched their first outgoing trains since the storm began. Reports from Outlying territory indicate that a majority of the scores of trains stalled in the snow drifts Saturday gradually were proceeding toward their destination and that today with clear weather, all lines would be open. Several through trains from the east and a few from the west arrived yesterday, 24 to 36 hours late. The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy closed all local freight yards, so as to release the men for work in clearing tracks. The Chicago switch yards were opened and scores of freight stock strains blocked on the outskirts of the city were brought in during the day. Railroad officials announced that the usual number of trains could not be operated before tonight. The ones sent out last night were made up late in the afternoon and sent out whenever it was thought there was a chance for them to get through. Local Deliveries Delayed In Chicago the situation, although improving, is still foreboding. Despite the efforts of the thousands of men, women and children who worked from early morning until late last night, it still is impossible to make deliveries in many sections. The city has been practically without milk sine Saturday and dairies reported that only preferred deliveries to hospitals and to houses where there are children would be made today. Schools Closed - Children Help Schools will be closed this week until the streets are cleared, releasing some 60,000 children for work in shoveling snow. LOCAL NEWS Mrs. Bert Johnstone is reported on the sick list this week. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Blackorby left Saturday for Fargo. Miss Mabel Declusion has been visiting in Hansboro this week. Frank Jones of Devils Lake will be in Hansboro January 22 and 23 buying horses. Wm. Cunningham left Monday to attend a meeting of the Commissioners at Fargo. Geo. A. Olson was a business visitor to Starkweather Monday returning home Tuesday. Mrs. L. Geary left Monday for Devils Lake and Cando where she will visit friends. Archie McLean of Rolla was a business visitor in our village the first of the week. W. O. Shirley, insurance agent of Rolla, was a business caller in our village Wednesday. Stanley Gray left Saturday for a visit with friends and relatives at Cando and Crocus. McNurlin and Ellison have been busy wiring J. B. Smith's store this week for electric lights. Miss Byrne is assisting our village choir now. They met for practice at the parsonage Tuesday evening. The Bisbee, Gazette, Cando Herald and the Hansboro News was awarded the county printing for the coming year. Joe Davidson assisted by Wm. Carr has been placing plasterboard on the G. A. Olson Co. store this week. Our school was reopened again Monday morning after being closed since last Wednesday on account of furnace trouble. Word was received this week from Hobert Richardson who is at Fort Stevens, Oregon saying that the Hansboro boys were well and everything was fine. We notice by the papers that North Dakota is not the only place having bad weather. The whole of the United States seems to be storm swept. The Red Cross will meet today (Friday) at the home of Mrs. J. H. Poyzer. Next Friday, January 25, they will meet at the home of Mrs. T. Old. Thurvold Olson returned last Saturday from Camp Dodge, Iowa for a short visit with home folks. Thurvold reports being well pleased with the service. He returns to duty today. R. S. McNurlin was a passenger to Devils Lake Saturday to spend Sunday with his wife who is in the hospital at that place. Mr. McNurlin returned home Monday. J. R. Wills returned from Devils Lake hospital last Friday. January 25, 1918 RED CROSS ITEMS Contributors to the Red Cross A dance is being held tonight at Grimes Hall tonight to aid the Red Cross. Members of the organization will also serve lunch. Up to Thursday the following had contributed to the fund: Ed Jennings, W. T. Brooks, H. Tipps, Frank Murdick, Chas. Kessler, B. L. Thomas, Lee Stapleton, E. Garske, Chas. Tribble, J. H. Poyzer, Jim O'Donnell, Ben Keyes, E. Geyer, C. B. Wills, D. A. Blackburn, Harry Tribble, Alex Epstein, R. Converse, C. E. Blackorby, John Walker, Geo. Williams, "Dad" Wilson, Joe Davidson, Ralph Olson, J. B. Smith, Wm. Wilson, Wm. Carr, Mike O'Donnell, E. Nelson, O. R. Anderson, C. A. Weeden, E. Robinson, E. C. Jahnke, H. C. Tassa, Joe Walgamont, Wm. Disher, C. A. McLean, J. H. Brooks, L. L. Pound, Fred Kellogg, E. Clatterbuck, Claude Lawrence, Geo. Olson, John E. Knight, W. Schwartz, E. Dettman, Bob Knight HANSBORO SCHOOL NOTES Several girls are using their recesses for knitting. Physical Geography class are making weather maps. The fifth and sixth grade people are doing their best to fill up their thrift cards. All the seats have been put upon the slats. Primary and high school room have had the seats changed to secure better lighting. HOW TO DECIDE WHETHER YOU MUST MAKE A RETURN If you are a citizen or resident of the United States and your net income for 1917 equaled or exceeded $2,000 if you are married and live with your wife (or husband), or $1,000 if you are not married or do not live with your wife (or husband), you must make a return. If your net income plus the net income of your wife (or husband) and dependents had (if any) amounted to $2,000 or more, all such income must be reported on either one form or on separate forms. Income of wife (or husband) and children should be classified in the same manner as your own income. Income of dependent children must be included in their father's or mother's return unless such income was derived from a separate estate under control of a guardian, trustee or other fiduciary. Income of a minor or incompetent, derived from a separate estate must be reported by his legal representative. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Miss Kathleen Elsberry was an overnight guest of Mrs. Glen Latham at the Latham farm home Thursday. Jack Troutmiller departed Monday enroute for the Twin Cities with a car load of cattle shipped by Fred Lindsay. "Uncle" Will Glanders was a return passenger from the south Saturday. A small consignment of "black diamonds" arrived in our village Friday which was quickly disposed of to the earliest arrivals. Mr. Watkins who has spent a few days in our midst visiting his cousin Prof. Dickerson here, took his departure Monday. Chas. Altenbraum returned last Wednesday from Devils Lake where he has been under treatment for rheumatism at the hospital there. Rev. T. Old came down Saturday taking in the League meeting that evening and holding two services on Sunday. He returned Monday. Miss Lela Briggs returned Thursday to Egeland to resume her studies there after an enforced absence of several weeks because of illness in her home. The Misses Mabel and Elma Latham, Lorna Dodge and Gladys Mateer composed a jolly party of overnight guests at the Hazel Lindsay home Thursday. Mr. Berry will give a lecture on the Pyramids in the church this coming Sunday, which will be worth hearing. A very merry party was given by Yeoman Lodge at the Geo. L. Mateer home Tuesday night of this week in honor of one of their members. Crosby Mateer who is soon to leave as a volunteer for training on the Great Lakes in the service of his country. About two dozen Yeomen and friends were present enjoying a long evening immensely with progressive whist and music, a delicious midnight lunch, all wishing their Yeoman soldier boy the best of good luck on departure. A stag party was held at the Chas. Jahnke home last Tuesday, when about a dozen of Charlie's friends "dropped in" to assist him in celebrating his birthday anniversary. Whist was the main feature of the evening's entertainment, which combined with the dainty edibles furnished by the hostess, made a long to be remembered social episode. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Latham spent from Monday until Saturday of last week as the guests at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Tom Wildish at Elsberry. Miss Mina Lynn of the Hawkinson Department Store went out Saturday of last week for a few days visit at the country home of her sister, Mrs. Roy Santman. ROCK LAKE SCHOOL NOTES First and Second Grades We have been making a bird house with the help of Mr. Young and Mr. Hronesh. It is made of boards twenty inches long and ten inches wide. It has a height of twenty-two inches. It contains four rooms, two upstairs and two down. There is a door at each end and two windows on each side. We are going to put a porch on each end and paint this house white. In the spring we will nail it to a tall pole and site it up in the yard for birds to nest in. We hope that martins and wrens will make their homes in it. We have made a picture showing the story of the three bears. It shows how surprised the little wee bear is when he finds his porridge all gone. We have a housekeeper for every week who dusts the chairs, waters the plants and keeps the black boards clean. Lola Mooney is the housekeeper this week. Thursday afternoon we gave a birthday party for Fay Elsberry. We invited the third and fourth grades to the party. We had four kinds of cookies and peanuts. Afterwards we played games. We hope birthdays will come often. Miss Wagle's room and our room had a Temperance Program together Friday. Miss Wagle's people and some selections about temperance and then Miss Simar told us a story about "Our Friends the Foods". Miss Wagle's children played the story. High School Notes The high school have organized an editorial staff to have charge of the school notes for the rest of the month. The following officers were elected: Editor-in-Chief - Mabel Latham; Editor - Bessie Hronesk; Reporters - Lyle Elsberry and Lorna Dodge; Messenger, Curtis Mateer. On account of the storm Wednesday a number of pupils were absent from high school. A fine program was given in the high school assembly room on January 18. Although prepared on very short notice, everyone did their best and it proved a success in every way. Mr. Watkins gave a very instructive talk on Temperance. Monday morning Helen Latham gave an interesting report on "What I Would Do If I Were President Wilson". The report showed careful thought and study. Next Monday Mabel Latham will tell us "What I Will Do When I Teach School". Elmer Keeney returned to school Monday. Mabel Ballock was absent Monday on account of illness. Rev. Old visited high school Monday morning. Lyle Elsberry was absent Friday. The H. S. Agriculture class are working on their corn and wheat exhibit. It promises to be a fine one when completed. NORTH DAKOTA EVENTS OF THE WEEK The hearing in the case of Peter J. Trapp, prosperous Richland County farmer charged with failing to register and which was to have been held at Wahpeton January 17 has been continued until February 5. The Parkview Hospital in Jamestown has been named the Trinity Hospital; the change being made at the annual meeting of the hospital association because the Sisters of St. Joseph took over control of the institution about three months ago. News has been received at Fargo of the marriage in Switzerland of Miss Seil, daughter of Rev. Herman Seil, prominent as a supervisor of German churches in the northwest. In the summer of 1914 Miss Seil sailed for Europe with a view to entering Berlin University. She was in Switzerland when the United States declared war and was refused passports to America and also Germany. Her husband is a young Swiss pastor with whom she became acquainted while he was a student of theology in Berlin. Sixty-seven quarts of five-year-old whiskey, worth on the market as high as $670, was seized by Bismarck police authorities and Frank Kuntz, who is alleged to have been the owner of the valuable cargo, was thrown into jail to await the action of United States Attorney Melvin Hildreth. Ole Larson was instantly killed and his mangled body dragged several hundred feet when he was run down by Great Northern train No. 10 at Devils Lake. Larson, a section hand, was standing on the track in the path of No. 10, whose approach he failed to note because of the noise of the exhaust of an engine standing on the siding; while a cloud of steam obscured sight of the train. The deceased leaves a wife and several small children. In North Dakota the applications by farmers for loans from the Federal Farm Loan bank amounted to $15,576,500 of which $10,098,800 were approved and loans actually made amounting to $3,158,200. Representatives of the Great Northern railway and of the city of Minot met and agreed upon plans for covering the foot viaduct crossing the Great Northern yards. Petitioners had complained against the smoke encountered by pedestrians using the viaduct. The state board of regents has approved preliminary drawings for a $90,000 chemistry building at the State University and authorized the completion of the new working plans. NOTICE FOR BIDS The Picton school board will receive sealed bids until the 12th day of February at 1 o'clock of the following routes to haul the children to and from the Picton school for a term of 8 months beginning April 1, 1918. The drivers will be requested to furnish a $200 bond. Route No. 1 Starts at Bisbee farm to the J. O. Fernyhough, then to Dale farm, then to F. H. Fernyhough, then to H. B. Leslie then to Wilberg farm then to W. B. Underwood's, then to school house. Route No. 2 Starts at John White's, then Geo. Sutherland's, then Jahnke's, the G. Heckilla's, then L. Tourcotte's, then to school house. Route No. 3 Starts at Hector Gilbert's, then Leon Allard's, then Jas. Jarvis, then James Maloney's, then school house. Route No. 4 Starts at Sam Summerson's, then Andrew McMaster, then Hugo Gailfus, then Wm. James, then E. E. McDougall, then to school house. Route No. 5 Starts at James O'Donnell's, then Antella farm, then Jas. Atkinson, then Joe Agarand's, then Geo. Hoff, then Fred Thuner's, then school house. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. By order of Picton Consolidated School Board January 22, 1918. Wm. A. White, Clerk LOCAL NEWS Miss Lucy Lawler is visiting this week at the home of Mrs. Orra Wills. Miss Craig entertained a number of friends last Friday evening. Miss Velma Murdick visited over Saturday night and Sunday with her sister, Mrs. E. E. McDougall. Miss Ruth Fuller was the guest of Miss Mabel Declusion Saturday night and Sunday. Sol Hale and D. B. McDonald were Sarles business visitors Monday. All those wishing to secure Income Tax Blanks may get them at the Hansboro State Bank. A dance was given last Thursday night in honor of Thurvold Olson before he returned to the training camp. On and after the 1st day of February 1918, we put our business on cash basis. Do not embarrass yourself and us by asking for credit. Hansboro Meat Market Leland Pound, a former Hansboro boy arrived here Saturday from Calgary, Alberta, Canada for a visit with relatives and friends. Mike Epstein who has been assisting his brother, Alex, in the store here returned to Sarles Saturday. Alex accompanied him returning to Hansboro the same day. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Summerson of near Rolla were business visitors in our village Tuesday calling on the News and boosting their subscription another year. February 1, 1918 ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Elma Latham was a passenger to Elsberry and return Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Blaine McAneney returned home Saturday. Minor Borgerson of Egeland was a visitor between trains last Thursday. Mrs. F. I. Dayton was a visitor at the J. R. Dayton home here the latter part of last week. Adolph Walder returned Wednesday from Fargo where he has been learning auto repairing. Ernest Garber, teacher of the Elsberry school and Opal Tribble of the Tom Gall school were among those who attended the play here Thursday. Miss Lottie Hindman and Geo. Petsinger were arrivals from the Rochester hospital Monday. Their many friends wish them both a return of robust health. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wildish and children came down from Elsberry Thursday for a visit at the Latham homestead. They incidentally took in the home talent play here that night. Robt. Elsberry and family were passengers from Elsberry Thursday visiting relatives here. Miss Ione was a high school visitor that day enrolling the following Tuesday as a sophomore. News was received here last Wednesday of the death of H. C. Murphy (of this vicinity) at a Minneapolis hospital as a result of a recent operation performed there. Mrs. Murphy left Thursday to accompany the remains home. The funeral was held Saturday under the auspices of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. A wife and several children survive the deceased whose death will be mourned by a host of friends. ROCK LAKE SCHOOL NOTES We are glad to have Ione Elsberry back in school again. Evelyn Blankenship is absent from school being under quarantine. Joan Barry and Lillian Ausk have returned to school after two weeks absence. Mr. Dickerson was among those quarantined for small pox at the hotel. Mr. Lichty made a hurried visit to the school Monday to see if all the pupils were vaccinated. Lorna Dodge, Helen and Mabel Latham were absent from the high school room Monday on account of the storm. The bunch of Rock Lake young ladies attending school at Egeland were up passengers Saturday for an over Sunday visit with home folks. A quarantine was placed upon the Palace Hotel and its inmates Sunday as the result of the proprietor's son, Russell Kennedy being taken ill with smallpox. First and Second Grades We have been learning the song "Jack and Jill". Last week we sang it from notes and learned new words the little Italian children use - do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, do and this we learned another song from notes, "Laughing Water". The bird house that we have been making is finished but the painting. We added the ridgepole and porches and sawed off the eaves to make them even. We will be glad when spring comes so that we can put up the bird house and watch the birds make their homes in it. CELEBRATES 80TH BIRTHDAY John Wilson celebrated his 80th birthday Wednesday, January 23, at the home of his son, Wm. Wilson. The following were present and enjoyed a pleasant day as Mrs. Wilson's guests and partook of a bountiful birthday dinner served by Mrs. Wm. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Lawler and family, Mr. and Mrs. Orra Wills and little daughter, Leland Pound, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lawler and family, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wilson and baby, Mrs. Geary, Mr. Steve Williams and Rev. and Mrs. Thos. Old. We also wish Mr. Wilson to have many more such happy occasions. NOTICE TO GERMAN ALIENS All natives, citizens, denizens or subject of the German Empire of the Imperial German Government, being males of the age 14 years and upwards who are within the United States and not actually naturalized as American citizens are required to register as alien enemies at the Post Office in Hansboro between February 4 and 9. LOCAL NEWS Born to Mr. and Mrs. Archie McLean, Saturday, January 26, a girl. Mrs. B. L. Thomas is reported on the sick list. Roy White of St. John was visiting in our vicinity Sunday. Dr. N. Balfour was a professional visitor in our village last week. G. E. Geyer was a Devils Lake visitor last week. Mrs. L. Geary returned Friday from a visit with Cando friends. Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. F. Johnson, Tuesday, January 21, a girl. Mrs. Joseph Agarand is reported on the sick list. Dr. Verrett of Rolla was called Monday. Dr. Emert of Sarles was a professional caller in our village Saturday. Some of the school rigs failed to get in Monday on account of the bad weather. Herman Hoerer who was reported on the sick list is able to be about again. Conductor Robt. Lloyd was unable to attend to his work Tuesday on account of being sick. Miss Ethel Lawler and Miss Jennie Leslie are visiting friends at Rolla and St. John this week. Robt. McCauley is again back to duties as janitor at the school after an absence of several weeks. Claude Lawrence and family were guests at the home of Frank Lawrence near Armourdale. Mr. Leary returned Monday from down the line where he had been with his "movie show". Vic Rasmussen, traveling salesman of Grand Forks was calling on our merchants last Friday. Miss Irene Olson of Cando is the guest of her sister, Mrs. B. L. Thomas in Hansboro this week. Mrs. W. Schwartz is reported sick with the appendicitis was taken to a Devils Lake hospital for treatment Wednesday. Mrs. S. Epstein of Sarles and the mother of Alex Epstein of our village is reported sick at a Fargo hospital. Mr. Rusk, lineman, came up from Cando Friday remaining until Saturday. While here he wired D. A. Blackburn's house. G. A. Olson and daughter Amy were passengers to Devils Lake last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Olson were guests last week at the home of Mrs. Olson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nels Tinglestead of St. John. Miss Zelma Wilson was a passenger to Devils Lake Wednesday going down to meet her sister, Mrs. J. L. Gibbons of St. John. The Whist Club Wednesday night was well attended and in pleasant time reported. Mrs. D. B. McDonald, Mrs. Chas. Tribble and Miss Craig served. Mrs. Wm. Wilson and Mrs. F. H. Murdick will serve at the next meeting. Mrs. Howard and Mrs. Balfour who are opening a millinery store in Rock Lake were in Hansboro Thursday between trains making arrangements to bring their stock here. February 8, 1918 ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Mr. Buchholtz was a southbound passenger Thursday. Mrs. Blaine McAneney went to Cando last Tuesday for a visit with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Kreiger were passengers to Devils Lake last Thursday. Mrs. Andrew Foley and daughter are visiting with relatives at Westhope. Claude Lindsay was an arrival on Friday's train for a two week visit with relatives here. The quarantine has been removed from the hotel, Russell Kennedy being able to be about once more. Geo. Wilson was an overnight visitor in our village Wednesday being a guest at the Carl Whiting home. Edith Smoot and Bertha Vogel were passengers to Crocus Saturday for a brief visit with the latter's sister. Esau Belt returned home via Crocus Monday having been discharged from the army because of rheumatism. Tom Wiley took his oldest son Harry to Devils Lake Thursday for medical examination, the lad having been ailing for several weeks. Mrs. Tom Wildish and sons returned to their home at Elsberry Friday after a several days visit with relatives hereabouts. Gladys Mateer is assisting at the Henle school in the absence of Mr. Oakland who was among those held by quarantine at the hotel here. Miss Olive Henle departed for Egeland Tuesday of last week having accepted a position as saleslady in the Chicago store there. Mrs. Donald Leach departed on Monday's train from Crocus in answer to a telegram informing her of the death of her sister at Durand, Illinois. Crosby Mateer enjoyed the company supper Monday of a few young guests who came to spend the evening at his home previous to his departure for enlistment Tuesday. Miss Ida Jahnke accompanied by her brother Charles were arrivals in our village from Page Tuesday of last week. They are visiting at the home of their cousins Chas. and Selma Jahnke. Nearly all of our businesses and several homes were thoroughly fumigated within the past week as a precautionary measure against the prevailing epidemic in this vicinity. A bunch of Odd Fellows went to Devils Lake Monday to take in the "doin's" of that order there that evening. Jack Gall and Joe Hronesh remained over, the others returned Tuesday. Our school was closed Monday in order that the building could be thoroughly fumigated. It was resumed Wednesday with the full corps of teachers present. Little Katherine O'Brien is among those suffering from scarletina, a quarantine having been placed on her home in our village. There are several other cases reported from rural districts. Not having been apprised of the fact beforehand, we are late in announcing the arrival of a new assistant cashier for the State Bank bearing the name of Dougherty and also a striking resemblance to Jim. HANSBORO SCHOOL NOTES Hugh Lymburn who has been absent for a month returned to school Monday. We are very glad to welcome Hugh back again. Leale Poyzer has been absent for two days this week on account of illness. The primary room was busy this week decorating their room for St. Valentine's Day. They also made a patriotic sand table illustrating the life of Lincoln and Washington. Those who were neither tardy nor absent the month ending February 1 were: William Paetow, Edward Blackorby. That shows even if we are small, we're brave. MURPHY-ORTON Penny Orton and Miss Vera Murphy were married at Cando last Thursday, January 31. They were accompanied to Cando by Mr. Chris Orton, father of the groom and Mrs. Murphy, the mother of the bride. The young couple are well known here having lived near Hansboro from childhood. They will reside on the Orton farm east of town. Last Friday night a number of their friends met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Swan Olson's where they spent a pleasant evening in honor of the occasion. Their many friends wish them much happiness and prosperity in their married life. LOCAL ITEMS Marcus Kessler was a passenger to Devils Lake last Friday. Miss Opal Tribble was a guest at the Lawler home Tuesday night. Henry Tipps left Monday for the hospital at Rochester. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Leftwich were Rolla visitors Monday. The high school gave a party in the school house Friday night. Miss Mabel Brown visited at the Lawler home the first of the week. Bert Johnstone is again back in his barber shop again after an absence of several weeks. Miss Thurza Brown visited at the J. D. Leftwich and Hugh Lymburn homes this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. Walgamont were Devils Lake visitors last week returning home Saturday. Miss Ruth Fuller has been on the sick list this week but is reported better at this writing. Stanley Gray returned home last Friday from a visit with friends and relatives at Cando and Maza. Miss Dorothy Epstein who has been visiting relatives in Grand Forks and Fargo for the past month returned home Saturday. Miss Caroline Roth who has been staying with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. August Miller left last Friday to visit with her father near Winnipeg. Miss Lillie Walker and Miss Velma Murdick went to Devils Lake Monday to have dental work done. They returned home Wednesday. Miss Opal Tribble returned home the first of the week for a two week vacation, her school being closed on account of smallpox. A. C. Anderson took his son John to the hospital at Devils Lake to consult a physician. John has been ailing most of the winter. R. S. McNurlin was a passenger to Devils Lake Saturday to spend Sunday with his wife who is at the hospital. Mr. McNurlin returned Tuesday and reports Mrs. McNurlin much improved. Sunday evening Mrs. D. B. McDonald entertained the Misses Susie Brown and Velma Murdick and Leonard and Richard Converse at a five o'clock dinner. W. Schwartz was a passenger to Devils Lake Saturday going down to spend Sunday with his wife, Mrs. Schwartz, who was operated on at the Devils Lake hospital last week for appendicitis. Mr. Schwartz returned Monday reporting Mrs. Schwartz somewhat improved. Her many friends hope to see her at home again soon. Mrs. F. H. Murdick left Monday for Minot to visit her daughter, Mrs. L. P. McAneney and husband. Mr. McAneney being ill, is in the hospital. February 15, 1918 ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Mr. Opland resumed his school in the Henle neighborhood this week. Mr. Buchholz returned home Thursday. Little Katherine O'Brien is able to be about again after a siege of scarletina. Mrs. Foley and Emily returned home last week, Andrew going down to accompany them home. Miss Elma Latham departed last Thursday for Fargo where she will take a business course at one of the schools there. Master Spencer Lean is now having a tussle with the prevailing disease scarletina. His sister, Lucie, experienced a touch of it last spring. News was received Saturday to the effect that a little daughter had been born to Mr. and Mrs. T. Krieger at the Devils Lake hospital. Heartiest congratulations to the little miss and her proud parents. Elmer Barker and Albert Souder departed Monday for the Great Lakes training station, where they will enlist in their Uncle Sam's Navy. The best wishes of their many friends accompany them. At the recent session of the Sunday School the Misses Mabel Latham and Minnie Dayton were elected organist and secretary respectively, in the place of Miss Elma Latham whose absence will be keenly felt in the Sunday School work. Miss Gladys Mateer who substituted at the Henle school during Mr. Opland's enforced absence returned home Friday. She was accompanied by Miss Cora Dahl and Mr. Ernest Garber who remained as over Sunday guests at her home. The Misses Chloie Barker, Briggs and Elsberry returned from Egeland Saturday having completed their high school course. Misses Barker and Briggs departed on Monday for Linton and Tolna respectively, where they will conduct a summer term of school. The good wishes of their many friends accompany them. Little twin lassies took up their abode at the Dan Mooney home, last Wednesday morning to the delight of the entire household. But thorns appeared among the roses when a few days later the Mooney's were quarantined with scarlet fever, all but the twins and next oldest having the malady. The N. W. Hawkinson Co. have transferred a large part of their stock, including dry goods, groceries, shoes, notions, etc., to the former Chicago Store building where they will have better facilities for handling and displaying their goods. We understand they will handle about the same line of goods at the old stand as formerly - hardware, furniture, lumber, etc. Miss Ruth Elsberry has resumed her former place in the dry goods department. LOCAL NEWS B. L. Thomas made a shipment of horses to Canada the first of the week. Mrs. D. B. McDonald entertained the Misses Craig, Njerpe, Risch and Rimel and Messrs. F. Grimes, Roy Lymburn, Chas. Brown and Mack Blackorby Thursday evening at a St. Valentine dinner. The Royal Neighbors and their husbands and friends had a surprise party last Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Lawler in honor of Johnnie Lawler who was home on a furlough. STATE NEWS IN BRIEF Wildrose - A dispatch from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada says: W. Albert, Wildrose, North Dakota is presumed to have died according to the last casualty list. Mott - Fire of an unknown origin, but supposed to have had its start from the furnace did considerable damage to the Pioneer Press office. Bismarck - Senator F. T. Gronvold of Rugby who remained at the close of the special session to undergo a minor operation is recovering nicely in a local hospital. Fairview - Fire totally destroyed the Great Northern Hotel here and an adjoining building occupied by a bakery and restaurant. The fire started in the basement of the bakery. Minot - Harry Wing, an Oriental, caught in the raid on a gambling joint in the rear of the New York restaurant, pleaded guilty in the county court and was fined $25 and costs. Manfred - Losses aggregating approximately $8,000 were sustained from a fire which broke out in the second story of the Joe Blever machinery office and warehouse and spread to adjoining structures. New England - Mrs. George V. Bowers of this city was struck on the head and rendered unconscious for some time by a fence post which flew up and was being used to extricate an automobile from a snowdrift. The accident occurred between here and Bismarck. Dickinson - Three hundred applications have been received by farmers from Stark County who will need grain seed this year. The county commissioners will determine the amount of grain needed. Eighteen thousand bushels of oats, 7,000 bushels of barley and 16,000 bushels of feed have been requested. New England - A message has been received here of the death at Ogden, Utah of John Connolly, editor of the New England Herald, and one of the best know newspaper men in western North Dakota. A short time ago Mr. Connolly left for California for the benefit of his health. From the brief telegram it is inferred that he was taken rapidly worse and died en route. Jamestown - Word was received here that Fred Havelik, a Jamestown boy, received a military medal December 12 for bravery shown in the field. Valley City - Mrs. Lottie Saunders, severely burned when she poured kerosene oil on live coals in a stove at her home here, died at a local hospital later. Park River - Ex-Mayor S. A. Cameron, Mrs. Cameron and daughters, the Misses Ethel and Loreen, have gone to Santa Monica, California where they will make their future home. Bisbee - John Brennan and son, Fretta, were painfully burned by an explosion of a gasoline can, which threw burning fluid over their bodies. The explosion occurred when the boy used a torch to heat a gasoline engine. Fargo - Approximately 2,000 North Dakota men, including about 150 Cass County registrants who have been accepted as soldiers will make up the final increment of the first draft which has been ordered to report on February 23. Fargo - Alice Olwin, seven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Olwin of this city, the first young Liberty bond purchaser in the second drive, died at St. Paul following an operation for tuberculosis of the knee. She had been a sufferer for five years. Dickinson - Fire starting from an unknown cause destroyed the big Dickinson creamery including the home of N. C. Jensen, the owner. Eight occupants barely had time to escape in safety. Except for an insurance of $3,200, Mr. Jensen lost nearly everything, including the family's clothing. Calvin - The Masonic temple of the Corinthian lodge of Calvin burned down, the fire starting from an overheated furnace pipe. The building was of stone and wood and the stone wall, seven or eight feet high, is still standing. It was one of the most substantial buildings of its kind in any town of twice this size in the state. Bisbee - A school bus, loaded with tots on their way to their homes from the Rolla schools, escaped being run down by a margin of only a foot or two at the railroad crossing three miles north of Rolla as the driver failed to hear the oncoming freight train during a blizzard. LOCAL NEWS Fred Gray was a business visitor to Bisbee this week. Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson were Rolla visitors Friday. There was no school Tuesday, it being Lincoln's birthday. Miss Treca Pettit is dong sewing this week for Mrs. Fred Jeneson. Mrs. T. Old has been having an attack of the la grippe this week. Miss Julia Martin is doing the house work at the McNurlin home. Henry A. Wilberg of Nome was a business visitor in our village this week. Some of our young folks attended a dance Monday night at the home of August Buchholtz. Miss Ruth Disher visited at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Disher the first of the week. Johnnie Lawler returned to Camp Dodge Wednesday after a week's visit with home folks. Monday Mrs. M. Lawler served in honor of her son Johnnie to Wm. Wilson and family. Everett Lawler and family, Emery Amiss and family, Mrs. Geary and Steve Williams. Miss Genevieve Byrne visited at the home of her parents in St. John from Friday until Tuesday. Mrs. Oscar R. Anderson taught school in her place Monday. Mrs. Wm. Wilson entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of Johnnie Lawler. Those present were M. Lawler and family, Emery Amiss and family and Everett Lawler and family. The Red Cross met last Friday at the home of Mrs. A. Blackorby's. They are being entertained today at the home of Mrs. John Anderson and next Friday they will meet with Mrs. L. C. Agarand. Miss Mabel Declusion and Claire Wills were guests at dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orra Wills. Mrs. Geo. Wilson received a message Saturday stating that her mother, Mrs. Sullivan was seriously ill. Mrs. A. C. Anderson was a passenger to Devils Lake Wednesday to visit her son who is in the hospital for treatment. Mrs. F. H. Murdick returned Monday from a short visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. P. McAneney at Minot. The many friends of Mrs. R. S. McNurlin are glad to learn that she is able to be home again and hope she may soon recover her strength. Mrs. M. Brown, Mrs. Geo. Wilson, Ralph Olson and Mr. and Mrs. Lawler were passengers to Devils Lake Wednesday. The whist party held in Grimes Hall last Friday night was well attended and a very enjoyable time had. A neat little sum was made which was for the benefit of the Red Cross. Miss Dorothy Epstein and F. H. Murdick won first prizes. Miss Velma Murdick entertained at dinner Tuesday in honor of Johnnie Lawler at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Murdick. Those present were: Johnnie, Lucy and Ethel Lawler, John Crosby, Emil Nelson and Leonard Converse and Miss Opal Tribble. Leslie Strawn returned from at trip to Cando and Rolla this week. Frank Grimes was a Devils Lake visitor Wednesday. E. J. E. Barker of Sarles was a business caller in our village this week. Tom Clifford of St. John was an over Sunday visitor in Hansboro. February 22, 1918 IDEAL MILD-WEATHER FUEL Bismarck, North Dakota, February 13 - Lignite is an ideal mild-weather fuel. While North Dakota has not seen the last of winter, by any means there is approaching a long season of moderate temperatures when a slow, steady fire is all that will be required. A furnace filled with lignite in the morning, left for a half hour with drawing full force and checked with only a small draft left below, will furnish a moderate steady heat for a period of ten to fifteen hours, with very little attention. Because it contains very little sulphur or free gas, a lignite fire can be "throttled down" when similar treatment would be dangerous with bituminous. HANSBORO SCHOOL NOTES Mary Lou Watts is back at school after a long absence. Saturday evening the school will give a patriotic program for the benefit of the Red Cross. The bookkeeping class is busy trying to get their books finished for examinations. Part of the program Saturday night will be several selections on the "Giant" Victrola which you can't afford to miss. Mildred Gray is back at school. We are glad to see you back. Cologne King's seat is again occupied after a long period of disuse. Final examinations came next Thursday and Friday in both high school and eighth grade. Everyone is in a state of expectancy. The primary room gave a Valentine program which was very well attended. Mrs. Claude Lawrence visited the high school room for a little while Thursday. We always have room for visitors. The fifth and sixth grades have an Edison fund which is supported by the "gum chewers". One of them has already contributed forty-five cents as a fine for his folly. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Glen Yahn of Egeland, spent Sunday with Rock Lake friends. Miss Ruth Elsberry was a passenger to Devils Lake Friday. Mr. and Mrs. M. Hoff returned home Friday. Jno. Fielder was a south bound passenger Tuesday. Robt. Elsberry was a visitor in our village the first of the week. Miss Ione Elsberry spent over Sunday with her parents at Elsberry. Joe Hronesh returned Saturday from Devils Lake where he had dental work done. Mrs. Jas. Dougherty and infant son were arrivals from Devils Lake Tuesday. An abundance of fresh fish is the result of the arrival of a load from Calvin Monday. Leslie Eddington who has been assisting Geo. Brown and attending school here, returned to his home north of here Saturday. Miss Lois Schaffer went out to the A. E. Sibley home Tuesday where she will assist with the house work for a time. Claude Lindsay returned the latter part of last week to Watford City where he is Ass't. Cashier in the bank there. Miss Snarely came up from Devils Lake last week and resumed her music class after an absence of several weeks. Mrs. Mahlon Eller and Mr. Claude Elsberry departed Tuesday of last week for Rochester hospital to seek medical aid. Mr. Fer'd. Buchholtz went down Monday and accompanied his wife home from the hospital, returning Friday. Miss Lorna Dodge re-entered school Wednesday after an enforced absence caused by her brother, Percy, being ill with scarlet fever. Chilt Schaffer departed via Perth with a car of stock shipped to St. Paul to Jno. Pettit. Mr. Schaffer intended visiting in Iowa before returning. Miss Averil Rardon returned home from Fargo Saturday. Miss Averil has spent the past several months there recuperating and studying the piano. The small pox and scarletina epidemics under the care of our local physician, Dr. Balfour, seem to be reduced to subjection at last. We certainly hope it remains thus as the contagion has caused a great deal of inconvenience especially in school work, causing many absences. Our school board held their regular session Tuesday of last week when Luther Rimel was appointed to fill the vacancy for the remaining term, caused by the resignation of Director Wilder. Additional business necessitated a called meeting of the board the following Friday. The local Boy Scout organization has been recently revived under the leadership of F. B. McAneney who has consented to become Scoutmaster. The youthful Scouts are enthusiastically anticipating the basket social to be given under their auspices this (Friday) evening. The music furnished by our band boys will prove an additional drawing card. CONVENIENCES IN THE HOME The modern conveniences can today be had in the country and they do much to make the home more pleasant as well as more sanitary. A water system for instance that makes it possible to have water by merely turning a faucet, cuts out a lot of hard work and it also results in more water being used. The water supply makes possible the bathroom and indoor toilet. ROCK LAKE SCHOOL NOTES Ione Elsberry was absent Monday. Frances Price has been absent from school the past week. Elmer Kennedy returned to school Wednesday after several weeks absence. Lorna Dodge has been absent for several weeks, the family being quarantined for scarlet fever. STATE NEWS IN BRIEF Dickinson - Injunction has been placed on a pool hall on the south side, the charge being gambling. Ellendale - The Ellendale normal basketball team has returned from a trip to South Dakota upon with the team won three of four games played. Valley City - The International Harvester Company has opened a tractor school in this city. A full course of instructions that can be grasped in one week's time is being put on. Bismarck - Numerous complaints have been received by Secretary J. H. Calderhead of the railroad commission of the inability of the railroads to supply cars for the shipment of hay. Petersburg - Fire completely destroyed the store of A. R. Swendseid of this place, with a total loss of $20,000 and $8,000 insurance. An overheated furnace is believed to have caused the fire. It is likely that Mr. Swendseid will rebuild. Towner - Despondent because three of her sons had been called for the draft, Mrs. Charles Kriedeman, 47 years old, killed herself by firing a bullet through her heart. A husband, one daughter and four sons, three of whom are in the draft, survive. Grand Forks - The first case so far reported of a Grand Forks man trying to buy exemption from military service came to light when certain papers in connection with the incident were returned to the local draft board. He will be punished. Ray - Deputy United States Marshall Scott was here and took Joseph Shinagl into custody. Mr. Shinagl was arrested at Stanley on a charge of violating the selective conscription law in that he failed to register on June 5. Marshall Scott took him to Fargo where he will be tried in the federal court. Wilton - At a contract price of $48,000, W. D. Lovell of Minneapolis was awarded the contract for putting in the water system for the city. James Kennedy of Fargo was awarded the contract for the construction of the sewers at a bid of $19,000. The contracts call for the completion of the wells by April 15 and for the tower and tank on May 15. Wyndmere - The Commercial Club went on record as favoring continuous service from the Wind Electric Company which had asked to furnish the village with intermittent service owing to the increased cost of material used in the furnishing of electric power. The company proposed the curtailment of light and power for certain intervals each day for the next two months. Dickinson - The mangled body of a man about 25 years old, found in a coal car some time ago at Dodge and which has never been identified was murdered, according to the findings of a coroner's jury. The car was loaded at Zenith and unloaded at Dodge January 2. Miners at Zenith say they known nothing of the body of a man being in the car when they loaded it. Grafton - Not content with sending more than 100 of her sons into the service of the Army and Navy, Grafton has now commenced to enlist young women for active overseas service. Three young women from this city now serve the government under regular enlistments "for the duration of the war". One is Miss Mary Gagnon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Gagnon, who has enlisted as a telephone operator and French-English translator. She has gone to an Atlantic port and will said from there shortly for France. The Misses May Ross Dundas and Florence H. Desautel have enlisted in the American Nurses Corps and are both serving in the military hospitals at Camp Dodge. Devils Lake - The Ramsey County Red Cross has sent 50 big boxes of comforters to headquarters. Rolla - Miss Cordelia Doubay of Rolla has started for France to enter the government military service as a telephone operator. Jamestown - Fletcher Anderson, formerly of Jamestown, left for Fort Riley with five Cass County registered men, all to enter the medical division of the Army service. Towner - Traffic was temporarily delayed when a westbound freight left the track about a half mile west of Tunbridge station. The engine and seven cars loaded with coal were ditched. Wyndmere - Worry over the draft and the circumstances in which it would leave his father if all the boys were taken, is believed to have been the motive which prompted John Stajger, living 10 miles south of here, to end his life by shooting. Minot - A large number of Ward County farmers have filed applications for seed grain to be acted upon by the county commissioners. The county recently issued $250,000 in bonds to pay for the seed which is furnished the farmers whose crops failed last year. Dickinson - Fire broke out in the Gorham Cooperative Store at Belfield recently and before it was discovered had gained such headway as to preclude control. The building, stock and good will of the business was taken over not long ago by the Gorham Cooperative Mercantile Co. Dickinson - The Dickinson creamery which burned down recently will be rebuilt. The new building will be a two-story with basement brick structure and will be built on the site of the old creamery. Mr. Jensen, the proprietor, is promising Dickinson the finest creamery in the state. Langdon - With the arrest of Charles Hyatt in Connecticut, the last deserter from the draft in Cavalier County has been located. Hyatt had registered here but filed to report and left no address. Authorities have on file quite conclusive evidence that he was aided in moving from place to place and dodging the officers by relatives and friends. Minot - The case charging violation of the Sunday law by W. H. Shaw, president of the Minot City Commission was dismissed by Justice John Lynch. Shaw was arrested on orders from Attorney General William Langer for showing war pictures on Sunday, an alleged violation of the Sunday closing law. A picture was shown for the benefit of the Red Cross. Bismarck - Homesteaders in Uncle Sam's military service will not lose their rights through failure to make annual payments when due, announces the Commissioner of the General Land Office. Local land offices are instructed to make request for these payments but upon advice from the soldier or sailor that he is unable to meet them, an extension is to be granted. Fargo - The Great Northern, the Northern Pacific and the Farmers Line railroads, the latter operating a line from Devils Lake to Hansboro, North Dakota, have brought suit in federal court of North Dakota to enjoin all county treasurers of the counties in which they operate, from collecting that part of the 1917 taxes against the roads which the companies claim is excessive. Fargo - Letters received in North Dakota the last few days from the boys in France tell of the smashing of the First North Dakota, now known as the 164th U. S. Infantry. The Grafton, Minot, Bismarck, Dickinson and Fargo companies are divided and it is expected that the whole regiment will be split up, the units being assigned to the 16th and 18th regiments of the depot brigade. Minot - Ward and Tom McGrill, brothers, have been bound over in the district court on charges of arson. It is alleged that they set fire to a $7,000 residence and obtained the insurance. The firemen appeared on the scene before much damage was done and found holes cut in the walls plugged with rags and soaked in kerosene. Considerable insurance was carried on the building. New Salem - Schools, churches and other public meeting places are closed here by order of the public health board as a result of 17 cases of scarlet fever and all measures to stop a further spread of disease have been taken. LOCAL NEWS Elnora Ninke is reported on the sick list this week. C. Chase went to Devils Lake Thursday for medical aid. Geo. Walker was a business visitor to Cartwright Monday. J. L. Gibbons of St. John was a Hansboro visitor Saturday. The village board held a business meeting Tuesday evening. Carl Schroeder was a business caller from Elsberry Monday. R. T. Elsberry was a caller from Elsberry between train Tuesday. C. A. Martin of Devils Lake was a caller on the elevator men Saturday. Miss Ruth Disher is on the sick list this week with an attack of la grippe. F. E. Lawrence of Armourdale was a business visitor in our village Tuesday. R. S. McNurlin was on the sick list the latter part of last week having an attack of tonsillitis. Quite a number of people from this vicinity attended a whist party near St. John Friday evening. C. W. Carter expects to leave in the near future for the Hot Springs where he hopes to regain his health. Tuesday morning the government thermometer registered 28 below zero in Hansboro. Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson went to Penn last Saturday on business returning home the first of the week. It is rumored that some of our enlisted boys will be given a furlough to come home to help with the spring work. Fred Ninke is reported on the sick list this week, J. W. F. Johnson has been driving the school rig in his place. Lee Pound left last week for his home at Calgary after a month's visit with relatives and friends in our vicinity. A. S. Peckham of Starkweather was in Hansboro Tuesday looking for a location for harness and shoe repair shop. T. Owens who lives near the borderline was in our village Tuesday with a load of fish from Rock Lake, Canada. Miss Mabel Brown and Lee Leftwich are visiting this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Cowan near Rolla. Felix Pikkarainen of Armourdale has left for Fargo to attend Business College. This makes three of our young people attending school at Fargo. Mrs. L. P. McAneney and little daughter arrived in Hansboro last week for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Murdick while her husband has gone to the Hot Springs for medical treatment. Mr. Leary, the "movie man" states that Monday was his last night in the movie business. Having bought the light plant at Overby, Mr. Leary will make that his home in the future. The Lentz Bros. will have charge of the "movies" here in the future.