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The following news items and articles are all transcribed from the Hansboro News newspaper. The
items included in this file were published between June 21, 1918 and July 12, 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


June 21, 1918

NOTICE OF TIME & PLACE OF REGISTRATION

When the United States Marshal of any judicial district is informed by the Attorney General of
the days on which registration of German alien females is to take place in any city or nonurban
area, he shall immediately notify the chief registrar thereof. Thereupon the chief registrar of
a city shall request all daily or weekly newspapers published in said city to public (as a
matter of general news and in the performance of a patriotic duty) a notice stating that German
alien females are requested to be registered and the days on and the places at which
registration is to take place and to repeat the publication of such notice daily or weekly as
the case may be, in every such daily or weekly newspaper issues in such city up to and including
the last registration day, and to supplement such notice by any additional publication or
notification as may be deemed necessary or advisable. In nonurban areas the chief registrar
shall request all newspapers of general circulation in his nonurban area so to publish a similar
notice in all issues published or circulated between the time when he receives notice of the
date fixed for the registration and the date of the registration and to supplement such notice
by any additional publication or notification as may be deemed necessary or advisable.


PICTON NEWS

Miss Hazel O'Donnell and Lee Stapleton visited Sunday at the James Jarvis home.

The many friends of Mrs. Max Bower will regret to learn that she has suffered a relapse and is
now under the care of Dr. Feldjie of Rolla.

The Red Cross met at the home of Mrs. Alice Bower Thursday last. They will meet next with Mrs.
Guido Widmeyer.

James Maloney took his little son Warren to the General Hospital at Devils Lake on Tuesday.

Wm. White made a business trip to St. John Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Clatterbuck spent Sunday at the Max bower home.

Miss Alice Bower is on the sick list.

W. J. Galbraith left Saturday for his home at Rothiemay, Montana.

Mrs. Andrew McMaster who has been sick for some time is now able to be out again.

E. A. Markell of Rolla was a business visitor in this vicinity Monday.

John White made a business trip to Rolla Monday.

The Third Liberty Loan Honor flags for Sidney, Picton and Smith Townships arrived this week.


LIST OF MEN THAT LEAVE ON JUNE 24 FOR CAMP DODGE

Charles T. Patton, Cando
Peder Jacobsen, Bisbee
Robert James Drewry, Rolla
Ralph Pletcher, Egeland
Ole Thorson, Leeds
John Hill, Cando
Knute B. Berg, Leeds
Fred Wagner, Crocus
Elmer Lee, Leeds
John Karkas, Rolla
Albert Seaholm, Sarles
Fred P. Martin, Calvin
Andrew M. Gerrardd, Bisbee
Ole Andrew Tangen, Fosten, Minnesota
Albert Norman, Rock Lake
William A. Saltness, Bisbee
Chauncie O. Jenks, Rock Lake
Clarence Joseph Pettit, Sarles
Hans Hanson, Starkweather
Millard Witzel, Rock Lake
Palmer J. Lee, Leeds
Sam Qualien, Northfield, Minnesota
Berthold Blake, Egeland
Carl Oscar Anderson, Agate
John Rudolph Paulson, Perth
Arnold Poole, Perth
Henry Haustad, Cando
Culcie E. Boyd, Rock Lake
Erick Leonard Johnson, Bisbee
Hermnan Macherney, Maussing, Michigan
Leland Gall Tyler, Cando
Joseph Alick, Belcourt

Alternates:

John Kleman, Perth
Charlie Reidinger, Manly, Wisconsin
Olaf Hagen, Edmore


ROCK LAKE RIPPLES

Claude Elsberry now "Fords" it.

Claude Elsberry autoed to Egeland Sunday.

Alex Gall arrived Friday and is visiting at the Jack Gall home.

Mary Forrest came up from Cando for a brief visit here Saturday.

Ernest Garber and Miss Simar autoed to Cando last Friday.

Mrs. Claude Elsberry went to Egeland Friday.

Alfred Denham was a south bound passenger Friday.

Sheriff Taylor was an overnight guest in our village Monday.

Irvin Latham is the new salesman in the Hawkinson Hardware Store.

Mr. Watkins called in our village on his business tour Friday.

Mrs. Dodge was taken ill last week but is again able to be about, we are pleased to know.

A. H. Lean and family were visitors from the county seat at the Roy Lean home here Friday.

Gladys Mateer departed Friday for Fargo where she will take a course at the Interstate Business
College.

Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Elsberry attended the Chautauqua at Perth Tuesday.

The Lish Elsberry and Wagner families went fishing in Rock Lake, Canada Friday.

Jack McCune of Cando was in our village the first of the week buying horses to ship.

The Art Booth, Fred Lindsay, W. J. and Harry Lichty families were Rock Lake, Canada visitors
Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Cover autoed up from Cando Sunday for a visit with the latter's sister, Mrs. George
Brown.

Ruth Hunt having completed a year of high school studies at Egeland is at home for summer
vacation.

The Rock Lake Junior ball nine played the Finn school nine on the latter's diamond Tuesday. Our
boys won - the score 6-7.

Jack Gall and daughter, Tom Gall and sons and Galex Gill autoed to Newville Sunday where they
visited at the Bob Gall home.

The Rock Lake band boys accompanied by their leader, Mr. Goodyear, are making a tour today
(Wednesday) of various neighboring towns where a nonpartisan campaign is being conducted.

Jake Walder drove Prof. Dickerson to Cando Saturday from whence he departed that day for the
Agricultural College where he will take a two month training in electricity.

Alberta and Nellie Weeden came down from Hansboro Saturday, being the guests of the T. N.
Elsberry young folks. Alethea Weeden came over from her school near Calvin to attend the concert
and visit at the Elsberry home.

Our baseball nine autoed to Perth Monday where they played the nine there with a resulting score
of 6-9 in favor of Perth. Some of the fair sex accompanied our boys over remaining to the
evening session of the Chautauqua holding there.

Flag Day, June 14, was enthusiastically observed at Cando with music and speeches. Old Glory
being everywhere. A special feature of the celebration was the parade, in which many "War
Mothers" participated. Rock Lake being well represented therein. Several auto loads from this
vicinity attended.

Ernest Garber closed a successful term of school at Elsberry last Thursday. He departed for his
home at North Manchester, Indiana Wednesday morning where he will assist on his father's farm
until fall when he expects to be called to the colors. Ernest has made many friends during his
stay here who wish him good luck wherever his lot be cast.


ROCK LAKE BAND CONCERT BIG SUCCESS

The band concert given in the town hall Saturday evening was indeed a musical treat to all in
attendance. That our boys and their capable leader had labored hard to reach the degree of
efficiency necessary to entertain such an audience was shown by the masterful way in which they
executed every number. The brilliant piano renditions by Miss Byrne of Hansboro were
enthusiastically received as were also the violin and coronet solos by C. W. Goodyear and Curtis
Mateer, respectively.

The good work of the high school choruses added a pleasing variety to our first local talent
concert which netted in the neighborhood of $100.


Friends of Prof. Dickerson gathered at the town hall Thursday to tender him a farewell before
his departure for training in the engineering corps. An informal musical and literary program
was rendered at the conclusion of which a comfort bag was presented him from the Rebekahs and a
wrist watch from his friends. The high school also gave him a present as a token of appreciation
of his work as instructor for the past term. Prof. Dickerson will be missed in the school and
social circle and his numerous friends wish him God speed wherever he may be placed.

Wm. Arnold and family and Mrs. Tom O'Brien departed Friday for Minnesota.

Friends will be pleased to learn that Mrs. Briggs was united in marriage to Mr. James S.
Campbell at the bride's home in Starkweather on Wednesday of last week. Miss Briggs will be
remembered as saleslady who at one time held a position at the Chicago Store of this city.
Egeland Enterprise

A fifteen pound boy arrived at the Gilbert Smerer home Saturday.

Prof. Rygh arrived Monday to assume charge of the school work here as successor to C. R.
Dickerson.

Mrs. Lois Stout and baby departed Monday for Harvey to attend camp meeting there. Mr. and Mrs.
Barger also went on Tuesday.

Lucille Thorsen was a guest at the home of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Keeney last week.

Vera Young was a passenger to Devils Lake Saturday.

Mrs. Jake Cherry and little daughter returned last week from Canada where they visited her
parents.

The Harry Stout family visited at Wales Sunday.

A. J. Burnett on Friday received the sad news of the death of his mother at Harrisburg, South
Dakota and departed Saturday to attend the funeral.

Lela Briggs arrived home from Tolna Thursday having completed her first term of school there.

Mesdames John and Tom Call and little daughters went to Devils Lake Monday on medical business.


HANSBORO SCHOOL NOTES

Primary Room

Friday, June 21, will close our term of school. The enrollment for this year has been
twenty-five, seventeen boys and eight girls.

There were fourteen beginners this year making a total of 18 in the first grade, 7 in the
second. The second grade due to small number have taken both second and third grade work thus
completing two grades in one year.

The second grade have read nine books this year. Two primers, three first grade readers, three
second grade readers and one third grade reader.

Names of those who are promoted to the fourth grade having completed the second and third grades
in one year are: Lula Poyzer, Nora Lawler, Frank Walker, Eva Blackorby, Johnny Wilson, Ruth
Olson.

The first grade class have read five books, two primers and three first grade readers. Names of
those who have completed the first grade and are promoted to second grade: Grace Blackorby,
Price Blackorby (on condition), Edward Blackorby, Earl Brown, Clarence Chase, Oliver Geyer, Ruby
Johnson, Hugh Lymburn, George Lawrence, William Paetow, Lois Strawn, Willie Tipps, Truman,
Tipps, Edward Marschner, Earl Peckham.

Cosmo Smith and Henry Tipps have been absent from school for two weeks.

State final examination will be held in the eight grade and high school next week. This week
closes school for all the rooms except the high school room.

The Junior Red Cross will continue under the supervision of Mrs. Agarand, Mrs. Thomas and Mrs.
McAneney. The day may probably be changed however.

Any one having odds and ends of yarn or old linen would do well to give it to the Junior Red
Cross and they can make good use of it.

Cliff is back in his accustomed place at school again.

The Armourdale school and Hansboro school are to play a game of baseball on the school diamond
Friday at six-thirty p. m.

Eighth grade graduation exercises will be held on Friday, June 28.


STATE NEWS IN BRIEF

Minot - The Minot post office is displaying a service flag in the lobby of the building on which
are eight stars.

Fargo - Fighting for Uncle Sam are three sons of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Davis of this city all of
whom were born and educated in Fargo.

Washington - Senator Asle J. Gronna of North Dakota has left for his home at Lakota where he
will superintend spring wheat planting on his farm.

Fargo - Charged with using the mails to defraud, E. V. Boughton, was brought from Tacoma,
Washington to Fargo and committed in the Cass County jail in default of $5,000 bail.

Belfield - A calf donated to the Red Cross to be sold at public auction at the close of the farm
sale held by A. O. Skalbeck, netted $92 for the Belfield chapter treasury.

Bismarck - Word has been received in Bismarck of the death of St. Paul of Miss Elizabeth Murphy
for five years stenographer in the offices of the attorney general of North Dakota.

Killdeer - Miss Cora Christenson, assistant principal of the Killdeer high school, has announced
her candidacy for the post of county superintendent of schools in Dunn County.

Fargo - Orders issued by I. P. Baker, Federal Fuel Administrator for North Dakota are aimed to
encouraging the early purchase of coal for use during the next winter season being effective
immediately.

Bismarck - The State Board of University and School Lands ordered sales of lands in Kidder and
Nelson Counties. This will be the first sale held in Kidder County where there is a large amount
of university and school land, appraised from $10 to $45 per acre.

Devils Lake - A number of cottages of Chautauqua were broken into during the winter and from
some many articles were stolen. Chautauqua cottage owners are clubbing together for the purpose
of employing detectives to run down the guilty parties.

Marmarth - The First National Bank and F. O. Barber have let the contract for modern new
buildings, that are to be completed this summer. The first floor of the Barber block will be
occupied by A. A. Svendly, a merchant, who recently came from Rhame to Marmarth and the second
floor, as in the structure recently destroyed by Marmarth's big fire, will be devoted to a
public auditorium.

Fryburg - A wholesale beef butchery in which at least eleven animals belonging to Ed Jossuch,
Henry Frits and others, were slaughtered in the Badlands was discovered by riders who chanced on
two piles of hides and heads near Pleasant Flat. The brands had been cut out of the hides to
hinder identification. Deputy Sheriff Oster has arrested Andrew and Charles Miller on suspicion.
Each has given bonds in the sum of $1,500 for his appearance.

Fargo - Nels Emil Johnson, a registered man, was arrested here, charged with attempting to evade
the draft. When the board attempted to send him to Camp Dodge, he claimed to be an alien and not
subject to the draft. The board turned him over to the federal authorities who are holding him
in default of $1,000 bail.

Minot - The stage line between Minot, Makota, Plaza, Parshall and Van Nook has been resumed for
the season.

Lansford - Billy Nye, son of Editor Nye, is the proud possessor of a broken leg he having
disputed the right of way with a Ford.

Devils Lake - Word has been received here that Martin J. Kelly of this city has been
commissioned a second lieutenant in the aviation service by General Pershing.

Killdeer - Charles Palmer, one of the Slope's most promising young publishers, has gone to war
and the Killdeer Tribune has been taken over by C. J. Ranney of Dodge.

Cartwright - Knut Christianson of this place, who left last September as a member of Company E
of Williston, has been killed in action in France, according to advices from Washington to
relatives.

Bowman - E. H. Webber, a traveling salesman, was almost killed when the Ford he was riding in
overturned east of Bowman and pinned him under the car, where he was found an hour later. His
shoulder had been dislocated.

Fargo - A jury in the Cass County district court returned a verdict of $700 in favor of John
Moug of Ayr, in his suit for $1,000 against the St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Company for the
alleged loss of his crop which was destroyed by hail in the summer of 1916.

Alkabo - Swen Ristad of this place, one of the boys who left September 19 with the second
contingent, died recently at Camp Pike, Arkansas. The remains were brought to Alkabo where the
funeral was held. His parents reside in Norway while two brothers are located in North Dakota.

Glen Ullin - James Wilson, one of the well-known conductors of the Northern Pacific, died at the
railway company's hospital at Glendive, Montana after being in the service of the road for the
last twenty years. The funeral was held at his old home here under Masonic rites. A widow and
two sons survive.

Dickinson - John Eide, better known as "Shorty" who enlisted in the Dickinson Machine Gun
Company has practically lost his hearing according to the reports from France. The ear drum of
one ear has been rendered entirely useless, while that of the other is also effected. He is now
taking treatment at a military hospital.

Dickinson - Exhibiting a cleft in her chin made with a blow from a hammer, showing misshapen
humerous bones in both arms, resulting from mishandling and displaying punctures from some sharp
instrument in her back and shoulders, muscles which had been dug into with a pair of shears,
hands and feet frozen and inflamed and teeth knocked out, Tillie Jordan, 14 years old, told an
almost unbelievable tale of the persecutions which she has suffered at the hands of her
stepmother, Rose Jordan. Mrs. Jordan was arraigned on complaint of Judge Sterland, juvenile
officer, after neighbors had told of her treatment of her stepchild. Mrs. Jordan has been held
to the next term of district court under bonds of $500 and her victim has been taken to a good
home in Dickinson.


LOCAL NEWS

John Walker autoed to St. John Monday.

The Hansboro Garage now has a new electric sign.

Alfred Lentz was a caller in Rolla Monday.

J. H. Poyzer and family autoed to Gordon Lake Sunday.

The Epstein family autoed to Rock Lake, Canada Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Thomas spent Sunday at Fish Lake.

Orra Wills and family spent Sunday at the Amiss home.

Mrs. Antone Miller was a business caller in Hansboro Monday.

Miss Geraldine Byrne is visiting friends in Hansboro this week.

Jim O'Laughlin is erecting a new barn on his farm on his farm near Armourdale.

The Red Cross will meet this week at the home of Mrs. Harvey McLean.

Sheriff James Taylor was a business caller in Hansboro Tuesday afternoon.

Wm. Wilson and family were guests at the Bob Joliffe home Sunday.

F. H. Murdick and Geo. Wilson left for Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada via St. John.

Sam Robinson from across the line visited at the Geo. Walker home Sunday.

Mrs. Seymour Anderson is visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. O. R. Anderson.

John Matson is building a fine large barn on his farm south of Hansboro.

Ralph Olson autoed last week to Montivedo, Minnesota for a visit with relatives.

Several Hansboro people autoed to Cando last Friday to attend the Red Cross celebration.

Miss Matilda Anderson is the guest this week of her brothers, Oscar and John Anderson.

Mabel Declusion and Lillie Walker and John Walker were guests at the Tom Robinson home Sunday.

Percy Cowan and family and Joseph Agarand and family spent the day at W. E. Disher's Sunday.

Wm. Disher and family and W. E. Disher and family autoed to Cando Tuesday.

The Red Cross will meet next Friday, June 28 at the home of Mrs. August Miller.

L. P. McAneney is excavating a cellar preparatory to installing a furnace.

Hugh Lymburn and Mr. and Mrs. D. B. McDonald autoed to Cartwright Friday.

Archie McLean and wife, Robt. McFarland and Beatrice Brampton were at Fish Lake Sunday.

Everett Lawler and family and Emery Amiss and family were callers in Rolla Saturday evening.

Miss Mabel Landru was a guest of relatives at Crocus over Sunday.

The ladies having Red Cross sewing at their homes are kindly requested to turn it in by next
Wednesday.

Geo. McLean of Sarles, Harvey McLean and wife and D. B. McDonald and wife autoed to Fish Lake
Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tribble and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Leftwich were guests at the Wm. Disher home
Sunday.

The Antone Miller family has recently moved to Devils Lake where Mr. Miller is employed on the
section.

A barn dance is being held tonight at the Ed Lentz farm in honor of his brother, Alfred who is
leaving soon from military duties.

Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Fernyhough and Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson autoed to Churchs Ferry Sunday
returning home Monday.

Quite a number from Hansboro attended the band concert at Rock Lake last Saturday evening and
reported a very enjoyable time.

Mrs. Barnett and child and Mrs. Mess and child of Winnipeg arrived Monday for a visit at the
home of Mrs. Barnett's brother John Gretson near Armourdale.

Mrs. Earl and children arrived from Winnipeg Monday and is visiting at the home of her parents
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brown.

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wilson, Chris Orton and daughter Rosie and Mrs. B. Larson spent Sunday at the
Tinglestad home near St. John.

We failed to mention that Mrs. F. S. McNurlan and little son, left the week before for a visit
with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wilson at Sebeka, Minnesota.

The barn dance at the Leftwich farm last Friday night was well attended and a good time reported
by those present. The ladies of the Red Cross served supper.

A surprise party was given last week for Chris Orton of Manitoba, Canada in honor of his 95th
birthday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Swan Olson. Those present were Tom Rod and family,
Penny Orton and wife, Ole Peterson and family, Mrs. Chris Paetow, Mrs. B. Larson, Chris Orton
and daughter Rose. A very enjoyable time is reported. Mr. Orton certainly is a hearty man for
his age and his friends wish him many more such pleasant occasions.

Donna Lou McAneney while playing at the home of her grandparents was bitten by a dog on the face
Tuesday about noon. She was immediately taken to Cartwright to the doctor who dressed the wound
and recommended that the child be taken to Devils Lake. In the evening they autoed to Devils
Lake to consult a physician at that place.


June 28, 1918

PICTON NEWS

The majority of the Picton people spent Sunday at Gordon Lake.

Ed Lentz accompanied his brother Alfred to Devils Lake Monday.

H. Hoerer made a business trip to Cando Monday.

Wm. White and sister went to Devils Lake Tuesday to visit relatives.

Wm. White and sister visited Sunday at the Andrew McMaster home.

R. J. Locklin is now learning to handle the steering wheel of a Ford Roadster.

Jim O'Donnell and Clarence Rasmussen autoed to Rock Lake Monday to hear Congressman Baer talk.

Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McDougall autoed to Devils Lake Sunday where they visited with Mr. and Mrs.
L. P. McAneney and little daughter Donna Lou.

Miss Elizabeth Torger received the sad news Friday that her uncle had died, she left for her
home in Wisconsin Saturday. Grace Tribble will substitute in the school during Miss Torger's
absence.

Friday night last a farewell dance was given at the home of Edward Lentz in honor of his brother
Alfred and several other boys who left Monday for the training camp. The Picton Red Cross served
supper and took in $25.95. Prof. Rygh of Rock Lake was present and gave the boys a good talk
which was responded to by Alfred Lentz. From his remarks it was easily inferred he was 100
percent American to the core. And his statement that he was going over to help save the Stars
and Stripes made a deep impression on all present.

Andrew McMaster, Clarence Rasmussen, Jim and Mike O'Donnell autoed to Devils Lake Tuesday to
hear Congressman Baer and C. A. Lindberg of Minneapolis talk on behalf of the farmers
organization.

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hoff were callers at the Max Bower home.

Last Wednesday a large number of loyal Nonpartisan farmers and their wives accompanied by the
Rock Lake band, visited Hansboro, St. John, Fish Lake and then to Rolla. At Fish Lake picnic
dinners were enjoyed by the crowd and then good talks by Rev. Beed and C. P. Peterson. Now a
word for the band boys and their leader. They surely are worthy of great praise and Rock Lake
has a band that would be a credit to any city. The return trip was not so pleasant as the rain
put the roads in bad shape for travel and in making a short turn, Mr. O'Donnell's car turned
over. At first Billy Williams thought he was badly hurt but soon discovered he was only
frightened. Luckily no one was hurt and all are alive to tell the story.


LOCAL NEWS

The Red Cross meets this week with Mrs. August Miller and will meet next week with Mrs. Murdick.

Dr. Hamilton was a caller in town Wednesday.

Grandpa Wilson is on the sick list this week.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Disher left Tuesday for a few weeks visit with relatives in Indiana.

We are pleased to report that little Donna Lou McAneney is improving.

Bella Blackburn from Pilot Mound is spending the week at the Blackburn home.

We understand that Mr. and Mrs. Dillon, formerly of Hansboro have bought land near Fish Lake.

Mr. and Mrs. M. Lawler, Edith and Nora visited with relatives in Rolla from Saturday until
Sunday.

Mr. Robt. Blackburn and family of Pilot Mound called at the Blackburn home Sunday also A. M.
Blackburn from Winnipeg.

Lillie walker, Grace Tribble, Ethel and Lucy Lawler, Fred and Herman Lentz, Harry Tribble, Emil
Neilson and Ole Henle autoed to Gordon Lake Sunday.

Prof. Rygh of Egeland was an overnight visitor in our village Wednesday and was to have given a
talk at the church but owing to such a small crowd being present it was postponed until some
future time. Although Prof. Rygh gave a very interesting "Four Minute" talk at the hall we are
anxious to have him return and give us another talk.

The Richard Kent Co. played here Tuesday and Wednesday nights and was well attended and heartily
enjoyed by those present. Mr. Kent has been making Hansboro now for several seasons and is
always welcomed by the show goers as his plays have won a good reputation in this vicinity and
he is always welcomed back.


ROCK LAKE RIPPLES

Lineman Rusk autoed to Cando Friday.

Mrs. Geo. Price returned home Saturday.

The Tom Elsberry family visited Rock Lake, Canada Sunday.

The Jno. Hindman family autoed to Killarney Saturday.

Mrs. Barry and daughter, Joan went to Devils Lake and returned Monday.

J. B. Keeney went to Grand Forks Friday for medical treatment. He returned Monday.

Grace and Mabel Schaffer returned Thursday from an extended visit in Minnesota.

Lloyd Hawkinson arrived Friday to assist in the N. W. Hawkinson Dept. Store.

Harlan Price and family autoed to Rock Lake, Canada Monday tenting and fishing.

Claude Elsberry and wife, son and daughters drove to their cottage at Fish Lake Sunday.

The A. L. Kendig and family and Mrs. Fred Mellen were guests at the Jno. Hindman home Sunday.

The Robt. Elsberry family were overnight guests of Mrs. Fannie Elsberry in our village Tuesday.

A large number from this vicinity attended the Nonpartisan League picnic held at Cando Thursday.

Mrs. Fred Mellin returned Sunday to Sarles after a weeks visit at the home of her sister, Mrs.
A. L. Kendig.

E. H. Stubblefield who has been up from Cando buying cattle and hogs shipped a carload of them
Monday.

Miss Emma Johnson departed Saturday for Minnesota being called there by the ill health of her
mother.

John Lyons came up Saturday from Devils Lake for an over Sunday visit with old friends returning
Monday.

The new garage now being erected by A. L. Lean when completed will add very materially to the
looks of our mean street.

C. W. Goodyear went to Devils Lake Saturday to have his eye examined for some foreign particle
which seemed to have entered it.

Miss Lois Blankenship arrived from Devils Lake Thursday and is visiting at the home of her aunt
Mrs. Jas. Kennedy.

Miss Simar who has had charge of the Primary and also the music department of the Rock Lake
schools departed for her home at Cando Friday.

Another dance was held in the barn on the Lish Elsberry farm last Friday which was largely
attended. Supper was served by the Red Cross.

The D. I. Brindle family autoed to Gordon Lake Sunday for an outing. They brought back numerous
of the finny tribe leaving a goodly "mess" at the home of "ye Ripples scribe".

A Baccalaureate sermon was impressively delivered by Rev. Old Sunday evening. The high school
and eighth grade graduating exercise are to be held this Friday evening.

The Junior baseball nine met the Finn nine again on the latter's diamond last Saturday. The game
terminated in a score of 15-19, Rock Lake winning.

On account of the examination questions not arriving in time, the sophomore high drove to
Hansboro Monday and took a final with the students there.

Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Rimel (better known as "Grandpa and Grandma Rimel") who recently returned
from their son's in Montana both ill at their home here being confined to their beds. Their many
friends throughout the community hope to hear of their recovery.

The advent of summer vacation was greeted with much joy by the pupils of the lower grades upon
their dismissal Friday. The eighth grades and high classes have been busy with final
examinations this week.

The families of Andrew Kynoch, Perth; Robt. Gall, Newville; Jno. Gall and Wm. Scorgie, Rock Lake
were dinner guests at the Thomas Gall farm home Sunday.

Miss Griffith, teacher of the fifth and sixth grade and Miss Wagle of the third and fourth
grades of our school for the term past returned Saturday to their respective homes in Minnesota
and Valley City.

Mrs. Hall, national lecturer, delivered an interesting address at the church Sunday and at the
terminus of the meeting effected a W. C. T. U. organization with eleven members. The officers
are as follows: Pres., Mrs. Fuller; Vice Pres., Mrs. Mateer; Secretary, Mrs. Luther Rimel;
Treasurer, Mrs. Kreige.

A Red Cross organization was affected by M. C. Barry last Thursday at the school house where
Miss Opal Tribble has taught the past term. A program was rendered, at the conclusion of which a
basket social was given by Miss Tribble's school and an enjoyable evening spent. We failed to
learn the receipts.

Another farewell party was given in the town hall last Saturday in honor of four more boys who
were called to the colors, Albert Norman, Chauncie Jenks, Millard, Witzel and Culcie Boyd. The
band gave a short open air concert, after which the audience repaired to the hall where an
impressive program of music, recitations, four minute speeches, etc., was rendered. Mrs. Hall (a
temperance speaker of national fame) was present and gave a very affective was talk. As is the
custom at these memorable gatherings a wrist watch from the audience and comfort kit from the
Rebekah was presented each lad as a practical souvenir. The boys departed for Cando Sunday
leaving for Camp Dodge Monday. The best wishes of many friends accompany them.


STATE NEWS IN BRIEF

Hannah - Lightning struck the barn of the James Milne farm near here and completely destroyed
the building. All horses were removed.

Jamestown - John H. Reilly, escaped inmate from the state asylum for the insane here was killed
by a Northern Pacific train at Valley City.

Granville - Petitions have been circulated for the consolidation of the Granville school
district. It is expected an election will be held soon.

Williston - Rev. C. E. Stinson, pastor of the Methodist Church here was killed in a collision
between an automobile in which he was riding and a freight train.

Jamestown - Lightning struck the residence of Dr. Movius and caused considerable damage. The
quick work of the fire department saved the property from destruction.

Christine - Christine is to have a real farmer's elevator. Farmers have purchased the old Crown
elevator which is being set on a concrete foundation. Flour and feed will be handled at retail.

Fargo - An audience that filled the Fargo auditorium to capacity heard Corporal Smith one of
Pershing's returned soldiers, declare that the "boys in France" will stand by as long as the
folks back them up.

Grand Forks - Lewis P. Crawford, president of the Board of Regents, presided at the laying of
the cornerstone of the new chemistry building at the University of North Dakota. Governor Lynn
J. Frazier laid the stone.

Grand Forks - A vocational training camp for the United States army will be opened at the school
of mines of the University of North Dakota here July 1. The call is for 154 men for training in
mechanical branches.

Bismarck - School lands in Nelson County sold recently at an average price of $57 per acre, and
in Kidder County, where another sale was held, the price averaged $45 per acre. Only seven
descriptions of school lands are left in Nelson County.

Wahpeton - During the recent hail storm at Great Bend a strip two miles wide was completely
devastated, headed rye and growing wheat and gardens being leveled to the ground while
practically every window in the city was broken. The hail, one report said, lay six inches deep
in places.

Langdon - Ole and Olaf Sandahl of this city have been notified by the United States government
that each of them will be paid $28.75 per month for 20 years as beneficiaries of their brother
Carl Sandahl who died at Camp Lewis a few weeks ago. Carl had taken out a $10,000 policy.

Grand Forks - Dr. Thomas Franklin Kane was inducted into the office as President of the
University of North Dakota. The installation exercises being attended by hundreds of people from
this and other states. The installation address was given by L. F. Crawford, President of the
Board of Regents.

Fargo - Sales of War Savings and Thrift Stamps in North Dakota to June 1 amounted to $744,143.83
or $1.13 per capita. Griggs County is high with a per capita purchase of $2.24. It is estimated
that the state per capita purchase will be $20 by the end of 1918 as a result of the sales and
pledge campaign now in progress.

Selfridge - Jack Guyer and Charles Arndt were arrested on a charge of horse stealing. Guyer, who
is under $5,000 bail awaiting trial on a similar charge, was taken before Justice Lankbein and
unable to produce more bail was taken to the county jail at Carson. Arndt furnished bonds in the
sum of $2,000 and was released.

Grafton - W. H. Wayne must submit to a further amputation of his left leg to check blood poison,
which recently cost him the leg below the knee. Mr. Wayne is quite low and the second operation
is viewed with apprehension.

Northwood - C. W. Gordon of this place completely lost one of his ears the other day when he was
mixed up in a runaway. Otherwise he was almost uninjured.

Jamestown - The St. James Catholic Church has been given a beautiful set of hand painted
"Stations of the Cross" by a donor who prefers to remain unknown.

Dickinson - F. D. Lovelace, manager of the Occident Mill at Antelope was struck and killed by a
Northern Pacific train Sunday. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

Bismarck - An agreement by which poolrooms will close during the harvest season and the
employees give their time in helping the farmers was reached by officers of the North Dakota
Pool Association.

Bismarck - Weather conditions in North Dakota were never more favorable for the growing grain
crops and a most optimistic feeling regarding crop prospects prevails in all sections of the
state according to reports.

Mayville - From 4,000 to 5,000 people attended the Sons of Norway picnic here. An excellent
program was rendered in Island Park where Sever Serumgard of Devils Lake, John G. Halland, Fargo
and Rev. N. J. Lohre of this city delivered addresses.

Bismarck - The constitutionality of the motor vehicle act involving the collection and
distribution of $500,000 in auto fees, was upheld by the state supreme court except as to the
provision giving the Secretary of State unlimited authority to hire deputies which the court
ruled as an illegal delegation of power.

Grand Forks - Commencement exercises for graduates of the University of North Dakota were held
when the address was made by Chief Justice A. A. Bruce of the North Dakota supreme court. Dr.
Thomas F. Kane, president of the university conferred the degrees.

Shelton - Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Buss suffered severe cuts and bruises when their buggy was struck
by a high powered automobile drive by Ed Matthes, a young farmer residing north of Enderlin, a
baby being carried by Mrs. Buss escaping injury. The collision demolished the buggy and threw
the occupants into a plowed field.

Buchanan - Severt Steenson, 50, a bachelor farmer residing west of Buchanan, was gored to death
by a vicious bull while repairing a fence. Mr. Steenson broke a heavy hammer in defending
himself and in desperation stabbed the animal repeatedly with a small pocket knife. No one saw
the attack, his body being found some hours later.

Dickinson - Judge C. M. Cooley in district court here sustained local attorneys in the execution
of the will of James H. Caldwell, in a suit brought by Mrs. Mary L. Moran, a daughter, to set
aside an agreement to divide with attorneys any amount over $25 allowed here in the will and as
a result the estate worth $60,000 will be equally divided.

Bismarck - All the lignite coal operators of the state have been called into conference with the
state Council of Defense when the problem for providing some method for the distribution of
native coal for the coming winter will be threshed out. The council has organized a corporation
for the distribution of the fuel and the operators and dealers of North Dakota are being asked
to lend their aid in making it a success.

Minto - T. J. Babcock, manager of the Victoria elevator at Hazelton; Harry Armstrong, Hazelton
farmer and Louis Torkleson, Hazelton merchant were bound over to district court on a charge of
rioting following their preliminary hearing here. They are three of the fourteen men who are
alleged to have been connected with the mob whose search for W. W. Dougherty a week ago resulted
in the killing of Mrs. E. L. Perras, his mother-in-law.


LOCAL NEWS

For Sale - One seven horsepower twin excelsior motorcycle in first class repair, $125. Boyd
Sampson, Elsberry, North Dakota.

J. Wampler of Egeland was a business visitor in Hansboro last week.

Miss Margaret Risch left Monday morning for her home in Crookston.

B. L. Thomas and wife spent Saturday evening and Sunday at Fish Lake.

D. B. McDonald and C. F. Blackorby were business visitors in Rolla Thursday.

F. E. Lawrence is building an addition to his farm residence near Armourdale.

Miss Lona Rimel having closed her school left Friday evening for her home in Rock Lake.

Mrs. J. B. Blackorby and daughter Grace left Tuesday morning for a three week visit with
relatives at Foam Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada via Winnipeg.

R. S. McNurlin wired the J. E. Barker home near Sarles the first of the week for electric
lights.

Melvin Olson returned from university Saturday where he has been attending school for some time
past.

A number of Rock Lake scholars came up Monday to take the examinations Mr. Latham bringing them
up by auto.

Miss Ruth Disher is looking after things at her parents' home while they are visiting in
Indiana.

Mrs. T. J. Clifford of St. John was a guest Monday at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. A.
Blackorby.

Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Anderson, Misses Risch, Craig Anderson and Chas. Brown and Roy Lymburn spent
Sunday at Fish Lake.

The barn dance at W. J. Cunningham's last week for the benefit of the Red Cross was well
attended. Quite a number from Hansboro were in attendance.

Marcus and Roland Kessler autoed to Rock Lake Sunday.

Mrs. F. H. Murdick went to Devils Lake Monday.

Mrs. Robt. Lloyd and son visited at Devils Lake last week.

Miss Grace Tribble is teaching school at Picton this week.

Fred Wilkinson arrived home from Orr Wednesday and moved his family to that place in the near
future.

Everybody is invited to the Red Cross dance at Leftwich's Monday July 1.

Joe Davidson, Bob Burns and Marcus Kessler are building a new home for Ed Jennings.

Our school closed last Friday for all children except those having eighth grade and high school
examinations to take which were given this week.

Quite a number of Hansboro people attended the farewell dance at Ed Lentz's last Friday night in
honor of Alfred Lentz who left on Monday for military duties.

J. D. Leftwich, Hugh Lymburn, Jim Brown and their families and Chas. Tribble and wife autoed to
Rock Lake, Canada Saturday where they spent the day.

The Royal Neighbors have bills out announcing a barn dance for July 9 for the benefit of their
Liberty Bond Fund. A good time is guaranteed - don't forget the date.

Mr. and Mrs. Epstein and family autoed over from Sarles Sunday morning where they were joined by
Miss Dorothy and Alex and then went on to Gordon Lake where they spent the day.

A pleasant surprise party was given Minnie Paetow by several of her schoolmates Monday
afternoon. Miss Minnie received several remembrances and the day will be one of pleasant
thoughts when she gets to Astoria.

Mrs. C. A. Paetow and children departed Wednesday morning for Astoria, Oregon where Mr. Paetow
is engaged in a ship building yard. The Paetow's are old residents in Hansboro and will be
greatly missed. Their many friends wish them much success and prosperity in their new home.

Mrs. Geo. Walker returned home Sunday from Dandt where she has been visiting for the past two
weeks.

Mrs. Detman left Wednesday morning for a visit with her daughter Mrs. Goodman near Portland,
Oregon.

John Walker, Lynch Leftwich and Harvey McLean autoed to Rock Lake, Canada Monday afternoon and
caught a number of fish.

If each person who knows that his annual Red Cross membership fee is due will kindly hand same
to one of the Executive Board it will do away with the need of a soliciting committee. All are
cordially asked to help carry on the great work. The Executive Board is: Wm. Wilson, Mrs.
Margaret Brown, Mrs. C. F. Blackorby, Mrs. D. B. McDonald and Harvey McLean.

Uncle Ben Lawrence is reported as being seriously sick at a Devils Lake hospital where he went
Monday for medical aid. He was accompanied by his son Claude. On Wednesday morning Frank
Lawrence and Mrs. Claude Lawrence and children, Betty and George went down to see him.


July 5, 1918

ANSWERS LAST BUGLE CALL

George B. Lawrence passed away at Devils Lake hospital Saturday night, July 30 at 10 o'clock
after a short illness.

George B. Lawrence was born in Brook County, Virginia, July 18, 1839, he was married to Annie R.
Lawrence, November 14, 1866 in Pike County, Missouri. There were several children born to this
union, four only having reached maturity. Two of these are now, Frank and Claude, both of
Hansboro, being the only survivors.

Mr. Lawrence traces his ancestry back to his great, great grandfather who volunteered and served
under George Washington in the Revolutionary War enlisting in 1776 and served until 1783.

During the Civil War, Mr. Lawrence fought with the South, enlisting in 1861 and serving until
1865.

Like so many others he came out of the struggle to be a good citizen of the United States.

He followed closely the events transpiring in Europe and had recently expressed adhesive to live
to see it close. This the hand of Providence denied him, there are altogether among us few
followers of those events who among us will take his place and follow intelligently the boys
over there.

George B. Lawrence was one of the earliest settlers in North Dakota. Having reached Devils Lake
in 1886, in the fall of 1887 he moved with his family to his homestead west of Hansboro.

The soldier's earthly march is over. He has already been missed in Hansboro and will be for many
tomorrows.

"The fever called living is over at last."

Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Tuesday, July 2, Rev. Thomas Old,
officiating.

Interment being made at the cemetery west of town.


Miss Dorothy Epstein and Alex were Sarles visitors Sunday. On the return trip they were
accompanied by the grandparents of Fargo who spent a few hours in our village.


RED CROSS REPORT

The following is a list of articles shipped by Hansboro, Smith and Picton Red Cross branches to
Cando:

Hansboro, April Shipment

15 sweaters, 12 pairs of socks, 18 hospital bed shirts

Goods by Girls Knitting Club

8 pair of wristlets, 1 sweater donated and knit, 1 pair of wristlets knitted by man

May Shipment

10 hospital bed shirts, 20 pairs of socks, 22 sweaters, 10 operating caps

Girls Knitting Club

3 pairs of wristlets

Picton

5 hospital bed shirts, 1 hospital bed shirt held for June shipment

June shipment

Hansboro

20 hospital bed shirts, 58 operating caps, 1 convalescent gown, 1 operating gown, 3 pairs of
pajamas, 20 pairs of socks, 5 sweaters, 10 soldier kits

Picton

15 hospital bed shirts, 8 pairs of socks, 2 sweaters, 1 pair of wristlets, 6 caps

Smith

3 operating caps, 6 hospital bed shirts, 19 pairs of socks, 2 sweaters

Junior Red Cross meets Friday afternoons at the school house in charge of Mrs. L. c. Agarand,
Mrs. B. L. Thomas and Mrs. L. P. McAneney.

The recent allotment of work has been put in charge of the following ladies:

Mrs. Harvey McLean, Monday afternoon, pinafores

Mrs. M. Lawler, Tuesday, chemise

Mrs. Carter, Thursday, girls petticoats

Mrs. Chas. Tribble and Mrs. Wm. Wilson, Saturday, pajamas

The church parlor is the workroom and the help of every woman in the community for at least an
afternoon a week is earnestly requested.

In addition to the above, don't forget the regular Red Cross meeting at Mrs. Murdick's Friday.


A LETTER FROM "OVER THERE"

Somewhere in France, June 1, 1918

Dear Ones at Home:

Received our mail again today and I got some of your letters but the latest one I got was wrote
May 2 so I guess that it takes some time for you to get a letter from me and if there is as many
of your letters getting lost as there is mine you won't get many letters from me for I don't get
to write very often for paper is so scarce here (??-unable to read microfilm) the rye does not
grow this summer, you will be up against it right, with no help to be had. Wish I could be there
to help out, but guess I would have to work harder than I do here.

I got a letter from Mabel Mercell today she sent me a couple of snapshots of herself and a
couple taken in the street in front of their house. When writing to me hereafter my address is
Pvt. John E. Lawler, Co. E 327 Inf. American E. F. care of Postmaster New York, New York

I expect that you folks will think that I ought to tell you something in the line of ware news.
But we do not get as much news here as we did when we were in the states. About all I have heard
sine I came over here is an air raid or two and we don't know how successful they were. I guess
there is some news to the papers but if we got some of them we could not read it so you see all
we know is not very much.

I have not saw anyone that I know yet and don't know when I am likely to for it will just be a
chance of meeting anyone here.

I did not personally know any of the Rolla boys that you said were on the casualty list. I guess
that most of them have been on the firing line by this time for they have been here for quite a
while.

I did not get only the one box of candy after I left Camp Dodge, that was the one you sent to
Camp Gordon. I sure could enjoy a box tonight if I had it though but there is not any chance of
you sending anything now for it will not come through the post office in New York unless I send
a request signed by my Captain and then you would have to put that in the package so that when
it was opened at New York they would know it was alright to send it on.

If any of the folks say anything about me not writing, tell them to write to me anyway for there
is lots of the mail that gets lost. I will try and write to all of them as best I can get around
to it and if I can get envelopes and paper.

Well guess I will have to sign off for this time. With love to all, from John E. Lawler


ROCK LAKE RIPPLES

Mrs. Luther Rimel accompanied "Grandpa Rimel" to Devils Lake hospital Thursday."Grandma" Rimel
is much improved we are glad to report being no longer confined to her bed.

Our community was saddened by news of the death on Sunday of Grandpa Pratt the aged father of
Mrs. N. W. Hawkinson and Mrs. Langley of this village. Mr. and Mrs. Pratt came to Rock Lake last
winter to make their home with their daughter. In the spring Mr. Pratt contracted a severe cold
which, in spite of medical aid, his system was unequal to combat and he was compelled to submit
to its ravages on last Sunday. The remains were taken to Litchfield, Minnesota the former home
of the deceased on Monday accompanied by the bereaved widow and Mr. and Mrs. Hawkinson. The
sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereft ones. I. H. Pratt was born near the
Ontario border in Canada, eighty-three years ago. During his earlier manhood he had led a
strenuous life having resided in Minnesota during the time of the Indian uprising. He was
honored and respected by all who knew him and (??-unable to read microfilm)

The exercises at the town hall Friday proved of a very elevating nature. The forepart of the
evening was given over to W. S. S. discussions thereon. Then followed the eighth grade and high
school commencement exercises. There were eight pupils who had finished the grades and two,
Mabel Latham and Lorna Dodge the high school. The salutatory was given by Mabel Latham in which
she brought out the fact of her having the honor of being one of the first class to graduate
from Rock Lake High School. Two choruses were rendered by the high school and a duet by Bernice
and Ione Elsberry.

The address of the evening was delivered by Rev. Carlton of Starkweather. It was certainly an
inspiring one and was listened to with rapt attention. Lorna Dodge rendered the valedictory in
her usual happy manner. The eighth grade diplomas were presented by Miss Sorenson with a
befitting speech and those of the high school by chairman Lichty likewise. A few earnest,
closing remarks by Supt. Rygh and the signing of America terminated the program.

Lela Briggs is acting as saleslady in the N. W. Hawkinson Dept. Store.

Mrs. Claude Elsberry, little Fay and Lloyd are now at their Fish Lake cottage. Mr. Elsberry took
them up Sunday.

John Cannon came in from Minot on Tuesday's train for a visit with Grandma Elsberry and other
relatives. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cannon are also expected to arrive and will all
celebrate the 4th here.

Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Petitt and Mrs. Howard and little sons autoed to Crocus Sunday.

One of Jno. McCarthy's sons from Cando was in our village Friday.

Curtis Mateer was the guest of Aziel Elsberry Saturday.

The S. W. Stout residence is receiving a tasteful new coat of paint.

A. D. Plummer was up from Cando the first of the week with a line of books for which he is
agent.

Mrs. Art Booth went to Starkweather Tuesday to attend the funeral of a friend.


STATE NEWS IN BRIEF

Mandan - A new banking house for the newly organized Farmers' Equity Bank is being constructed
here. The structure will cost about $20,000.

Minot - The two express companies will unite their offices in Minot hereafter, it is announced.
Both offices will, however, be kept open.

Willow City - Superintendent Harry E. Polk of the Willow City schools has been called for
service and will report for duty at the end of this month.

Hettinger - Jack Norton brought here from Spokane on a charge of bigamy and convicted in
district court was sentenced to five years in prison.

Upham - Herbert Meyers, 21 and John, 18 sons of Carl Meyers residing near Kramer, were drowned
while bathing in the Mouse River on the John Goodman farm near Upham.

Mandan - Mrs. Mary Tischida, widow of Stephen Tischida, died in a Mandan hospital as the result
of burns suffered when she poured gasoline on a fire, thinking it was kerosene.

Hankinson - With his right leg broken in three places in a runaway, Joe Little, a farmer, lay on
the prairie for three hours before he was able to attract the attention of passersby.

Jamestown - John Mueller, convicted of second degree murder in 1916 and sentenced to 30 years in
the state penitentiary has just been transferred from the Stutsman County jail to the
penitentiary.

Valley City - More than 100 diplomas were awarded to the members of the senior class in the
closing program of the twenty-sixth annual commencement exercises at the state Normal School
here.

Fargo - North Dakota dentists are raising a fund for the purchase of a motor dental ambulance,
which will carry the name of North Dakota and if possible, will be manned by North Dakota
dentists.

Fargo - At least 45 additional men will be placed in the army vocational training school at the
North Dakota Agricultural School next month. Two hundred and ten men are no training at the
college.

Foreman - Hit by an automobile while crossing a street, W. E. Nelson, a pioneer resident of the
community is dead. He survived the injuries several weeks. The car driver was exonerated from
all blame.

Bismarck - One Glen Ullin man and one Richardton man were arraigned in Hebron before U. S.
Commissioner George L. Johnson and held to the Bismarck term of federal court on charges of
having made seditious utterances.

Bismarck - Under special orders from the North Dakota Council of Defense, no fireworks may be
sold in any North Dakota town this Fourth of July. The state council is acting under
instructions from the national council which has banned fireworks.

Edmore - Rev. J. O. Ensrud, pastor of the Lutheran Church, has been called as camp pastor to the
Great Lakes naval training station. The congregation extended him the necessary leave of
absence. Rev. S. M. Meisel of Garske will have temporary charge of the parish.

Robinson - C. F. Depke, lumber agent here, who, it is alleged, had made utterances derogatory to
the United States government and the American Red Cross, was undressed and his body covered with
yellow paint. Depke then resigned and swore out warrants for the arrest of several of the crowd,
who were fined $5 each.

Schafer - James H. McCutcheon is in the county jail here awaiting sentence for third degree
burglary, having confessed that he rifled the cash register in Newman and Gullickson's garage at
Watford City, taking $350 in currency. In breaking a window to enter he cut his hand, leaving a
telltale trail of blood which resulted in his prompt arrest.

Fargo - Henry G. Vick, Cavalier, was elected grand master, Amil P. Lenhart, deputy grand master,
Chas. E. Best, Liston, senior grand warden, Allen V. Haig, Devils Lake, junior grand warden of
the North Dakota grand lodge A. F. and A. M. at the annual meetings of the lodge in the Masonic
temple here. Clinton D. Lord, Park River, was re-elected grand-treasurer and Walter L.
Stockwell, Fargo, grand secretary.

Fargo - Laborers are refusing to go out on farms for $2.50 a day, preferring to wait until
harvest when must higher wages are in prospect.

Fort Yates - The American Army has enlisted another star Indian sentry. His name is Lawrence the
Elk. He is a Sioux brave and is in training at Camp Lewis.

McVille - The cornerstone for the new Norwegian Lutheran Church here was laid Sunday. There was
a big crowd in attendance and many noted speakers appeared on the program.

Sheldon - Rev. Charles Bridges, Randolph, Nebraska, who recently accepted a call from the
Presbyterian Church here, came from Nebraska by automobile, accompanied by his wife and child.

Tower City - The Tower City Home Guard has been organized. Rev. G. Atkinson is captain; S. F.
Sherman, First Lieutenant; C. M. Thompson, second lieutenant. Thirty men have already joined.

Crary - Friends of Lieutenant Berto Olson, formerly of Hillsboro and this place, who was
reported dead some months ago, are informed that he is located on the Italian front, facing the
Austrians.

Williston - A campaign to enlist every farmer in Williams County as a member of the Williams
County Farm Bureau was launched at a meeting of the bureau held here, attended by sixty members.

Grand Forks - Hog cholera is epidemic in certain parts of Grand Forks County. Quarantines have
been placed against several farms and the county farm agent has taken other measures to fight
the disease.

Cavalier - Max Short of Cavalier, draft soldier, lost both feet by the accidental explosion of a
bomb while in training at Camp Fremont, Palo Alto, California, according to advices received by
his father.

Portal - The Portal International has no pro-Germans on its subscription list. Two weeks ago the
paper published an editorial asking any pro-German to step into the office and stop the paper.
None came.

Fargo - Charles Amidon, son of Judge and Mrs. Charles F. Amidon, died at Los Angeles, California
of heart failure from which the young man had suffered several years. Judge Amidon, called to
his bedside, did not arrive until after death.

Bismarck - No North Dakota retail coal dealer is allowed to make a profit of more than $1.60 on
a 2,000 pound ton of anthracite coal for domestic use, under a special order issued by Isaac P.
baker, Federal Food Administrator for North Dakota.

Fargo - W. G. O'Brien, Fargo linotype operator, is notified that he has fallen heir to the
Lakeside Press, a printing establishment owned by his uncle, W. S. Phillips at Ross Point, New
York, and will leave soon to take charge of the plant. The concern prints law and text books.

Minot - Supt. Francis Bruce of the Minot schools has accepted the position as superintendent of
schools at Huron, South Dakota for the coming year. Mr. Bruce was elected to the position
without making an application. He had planned to join the forces of the agricultural college at
Ames, Iowa.

Bismarck - H. V. Wilmot, former district passenger agent of the Northern Pacific in Milwaukee
has been appointed to a similar position with headquarters here, covering all of the main line
and branches west from McKenzie to Glendive, Montana. Mr. Wilmot's territory includes the
Linton, Mott, Killdeer and Golden Valley branches.


LOCAL NEWS

Lucy Lawler was a St. John caller Sunday.

Richard Lymburn spent this week at Devils Lake.

Mrs. B. L. Thomas is visiting relatives at Cando this week.

Alberta Weeden was a Rock Lake visitor Monday.

R. S. and Ed McNurlin left Sunday morning by auto for Sebeka, Minnesota.

Grandpa Wilson is visiting friends out east of town this week.

E. Disher and wife, Orra Wills and Wm. Wilson autoed to St. John Tuesday evening.

D. A. Blackburn, Clifford and Gladys left for Roseglen Wednesday morning.

J. H. Poyzer and Chas. Tribble families spent Sunday at Rock Lake, Canada.

Ethel Lawler, Opal Tribble, Emma and Herman Lentz autoed to Sarles Sunday.

Mrs. Orra Wills is assisting at the drug store during Mr. Blackburn's absence.

Ralph Olson returned Monday evening from a visit in Minnesota.

E. Amiss, Everett Lawler and families were guests Sunday at the Orra Wills home.

Mina Richardson and sister visited relatives in Rolla the last of this week.

Mrs. T. J. Clifford and children of St. John were callers in Hansboro Tuesday.

J. E. Barker and family of Sarles were in town Tuesday to attend the funeral services of G. B.
Lawrence.

The Red Cross dance held at the Leftwich farm Monday night was well attended and about $50 was
taken in.

Tuesday afternoon O. R. and John Anderson received the sad news of the death of their father who
lived in Stanley, Wisconsin. John left Wednesday morning to attend the funeral.

Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Anderson, Miss Anderson and Ruth and Susie Brown autoed to Rolla Friday
evening for the graduation exercises.

C. Conroy of Sarles was a business visitor in Hansboro Monday.

The Hansboro Garage received a new coat of paint this week.

Sam Gagnon was a Perth visitor last Sunday.

Hazel and Dorcey Lawrence were Devils Lake visitors Saturday.

Miss Jeanette Craig left Tuesday morning for her home in St. Paul.

Chas. Kessler is painting the Stahl residence south of town this week.

Rev. and Mrs. Amundsen of Rolla visited the Emmett home Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Agarand, Lillie and John Walker autoed to St. John Sunday.

Mrs. H. L. Tassa returned Sunday evening from an extended visit with relatives.

Mr. and Mrs. T. Rod expect to leave today by auto to visit Mrs. Rod's parents at Grafton.

Miss Clara C. Hjerpe left Monday morning for her home after closing her school here last Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Miss Olson autoed to Fish Lake Saturday returning home Sunday. .

Velma Murdick spent the first of the week at Devils Lake with her sister, Mrs. L. P. McAneney.

Quite a number of Hansboroites attended the dance at Olson's near Sarles last Friday night and
reported a very enjoyable time.


PICTON NEWS

The Picton Red Cross met with Mrs. E. M. Fessenden Thursday last they will meet on Thursday,
July 11 with Mrs. Leon Allard.

Mr. Almass, Mrs. R. D. Harris and children, the Misses Maud and Olive Edwards all of Belmont,
Canada, visited with relatives and friends here Sunday.

Mrs. E. A. Davis arrived here Wednesday last from her home in Wisconsin and will visit on
sometime with her daughter Mrs. Max Bower.

Lynch Leftwich and Richard Converse accompanied by Miss Susie Brown and Miss Blanche Edwards, of
Belmont, Canada were callers in Picton Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gailfus left on Saturday for Lethbridge, Canada where they will visit for
three weeks with their daughter, Mrs. W. J. Maughan and family.

Sunday the following were entertained at the H. Hoerer home: Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Wilkinson
family, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Galloway and family, R. J. Locklin, Lehman Gailfus, Mr. Almass, Maud
and Olive Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kellogg and baby Jean, and Mrs. R. D. Harris and children.

M. Lawler, Ethel Lawler, Grandpa Wilson and Mrs. Geary autoed to St. John Monday on the return
trip they were accompanied by Miss Watson of Brandon who is visiting at the Lawler home.

Graduation exercises were held at the hall last Saturday evening the following class receiving
diplomas: Hazel Landru, Rose Orton, Alvin Wilson, Gertrude Cox and Dorcey Lawrence. A very
interest program was rendered consisting of vocal and instrumental selections. Prof. Wemmett of
Valley City, head of the History Department gave a very impressive address and Miss Mamie
Sorenson, County Superintendent of Schools, also gave a short address and present the class with
their diplomas.


CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the members of the Ladies Aid of Hansboro for the beautiful flowers sent to the
hospital during the sickness of our father, also many thanks to the friends and neighbors for
the lovely floral offerings after his death. Deeds that will always linger in our memory.  Claud
Lawrence and family; Frank Lawrence and family.


NOTICE FOR BIDS

The Picton School Board will receive sealed bids for drilling a well and furnishing casings and
pump pipe and rod, pump base and installing pump at the Picton School house. The drilling to be
done by contract. Bids will be received until Tuesday, July 9 at 1 o'clock. The Board reserves
the right to reject any or all bids. By order of Picton School Board. Wm. A. White, Clerk


July 12, 1918

LIST OF MEN TO BE SENT TO CAMP CUSTER, MICHIGAN, JULY 22, 1918

Gottlieb Fruck, Sarles; Alexander Watson, Cando; Walter M. Bowen, Cando; Robert William Holt,
Rock Lake; John Heldt, Rock Lake; Ray Rardon, Cando; Mathias Flaton, Starkweather; Arthur C.
Uhrhammer, Perth; Christ M. Stolee, Bisbee; Frank Gust Johnson, Maza; Joel Nelson, Egeland; Ray
H. Kreslow, Maza; Hilbert Hauschultz, Cando; Martin Anderson, Cando; Martin Anderson, Cando;
George Langness, Rock Lake; John S. Simpson, Cando; Harry Hileman, Egeland; Adolph Wendt, Perth;
Andrew Olson, Zion; Peter A. Peterson, Bisbee; William H Mond, Cando; Anthony Fricke, Cando;
Lawrence C. Cartwright, Zion; Stephen C. Malmedal, Bisbee; Andrew Conradson, Agate; Elmer R.
Nelson, Perth; Erik Wonnerberg, Bisbee; Frank Weeks, Sarles; Charlie I. Martin, Perth; Willie J.
Doe, Sarles; Joseph Peterson, Hansboro; Lars M. Lundberg, Bisbee; Oscar S. Swenson, Jarvas; John
Johnson, Cando; Jessie Kauble, Egeland; Claude E. Florey, Rock Lake; Boyd O. Hoff, Rock Lake;
Henry Larson, Cando; Willard W. Smeltzer, Cando; Aage Aageson, Leeds; Edward Martin, Perth;
Gilbert Anderson, Newville; Elmer E. Charles, Bisbee; Albin Paulson, Garske; Jess Shelly,
Egeland; Byron D. Martz, Sarles; Charlie Cross, Bisbee; Julius Drewlo, Cando; William Rardon,
Cando; George Bailey, Egeland; Walter Ashonfelter, Cando; Harry M. Florey, Perth; Harley A.
Latham, Rock Lake; Omer E. Henricks, Crocus

Alternates: Casper Christianson, Elsberry; Berthold Blake, Egeland


ROCK LAKE RIPPLES

Dr. Balfour is visiting at Hannah.

Cecil Armour returned home Friday.

Jack and Tom Gall autoed to Killarney Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Hoff drove up from Cando Sunday.

Grandpa Rimel returned from the Devils Lake hospital Friday.

Mrs. Best went to Devils Lake and returned Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Hawkinson returned from Litchfield, Minnesota Wednesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Alton Keeney arrived from Iowa Wednesday for a visit with relatives.

The Tribbles from Hansboro celebrated the Fourth with relatives in Rock Lake.

Mrs. Jack Gall and baby went to Devils Lake again and returned Monday.

Dr. Porter came over from Calvin last week and on Sunday took an outing at Rock Lake, Canada.

Henry Walder came in from Outlook, Montana Saturday for a visit at the Jake Walder home.

Misses Nellie and Alberta Weeden were guests of the T. M. Elsberry girls over the Fourth.

Quite a number from Sarles beside the orchestra members attended the bowery dance given July 4.

The Roy Santman family with other friends were dinner guests at the W. J. Lichty home July 4.

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cannon arrived from Minot last week and are visiting relatives hereabout.

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Thorson and children came over from Calvin on the Fourth to visit and
celebrate.

Carl Thorsett brought a piano over from Sarles Wednesday and remained over to celebrate the
Fourth here.

Paul Ishler returned from Devils Lake Saturday where he had been attending the Farm Boys
Encampment.

Averil Rardon went by train to Egeland Monday. From there she went to Cando to attend the County
Fair.

Mr. and Mrs. A. H. lean and daughter Helen, with a couple of friends were Cando visitors in our
village the Fourth.

Al Hvinden and Miss Olive Henle of Egeland took in the bowery dance here on the Fourth. Minor
Borgerson also attended it.

Dr. Verne and Forest Vaughn with their ladies autoed up from Cando on the Fourth, visiting at
the Andrew Foley home.

The Tom and Jack Gall families visited at Andrew Kynochs near Perth last Sunday. Little Jane
Gall remained over for a weeks visit at the Kynoch home.

Nick Sekulich on Friday moved his building (the old "Red, White & Blue" studio) from the rear of
the pool hall to lots in the south part of town.

Tom Elsberry autoed to Devils Lake to hear Hon. W. J. Bryan speak and returned with Aziel who
had been attending the Boys Encampment there.

A large number from this vicinity are attending the County Fair this week. The Rock Lake band
assisted with the music on the first day Patriotic Day.

Miss Lois Schaffer was taken suddenly ill at her parents home near here Sunday and is at present
very sick with Brights disease. A physician from Egeland is attending her.

Tom Gall was called home from Cando Monday where he was in attendance at the Fair in response to
a call that his eldest daughter had been taken ill. The physician from Calvin was summoned, Dr.
Balfour being away.


STATE NEWS IN BRIEF

Fargo - The combined Fargo public schools bought Liberty bonds and War Savings stamps for
$73,325.25.

Lisbon - The skeleton of a large-size Indian has been found here. The skeleton is considered to
be about 100 years old.

Harvey - Capt. George Crawford of this city is now a staff officer on Gen. Atterbury's staff who
is director general of transportation in France.

Calvin - The Calvin Masonic temple, destroyed by fire six months ago, will be rebuilt. The
contract has been awarded to Fjeldseth & Johnson, Devils Lake for $9,849.

Backoo - Backoo has a new independent rural telephone system owned by the farmers of the
district. The system is in fine working order and is connected with the long distance.

Sharon - The Sharon Elevator Company held its annual meeting last week. It was decided to pay
stockholders eight percent profit and to repay patrons five cents per bushel.

Devils Lake - Richard Burke, brother of John Burke, treasurer of the United States and a former
resident here, is dead at his home in Moscow, Idaho, as a result of blood poisoning, according
to a telegram received here.

Walcott - Thrown from an improvised scaffold in his barn to the concrete floor, twenty-six feet
below, Philip Anderson of Christine sustained breaks above the wrists on both arms, and may have
sustained internal injuries. His condition is critical.

Grand Forks - Classes for 154 draft men in the army vocational training school at the University
of North Dakota have been commenced under a staff of supervisors and assistants. Instruction is
along mechanical lines. The men are being quartered in the university gymnasium and are getting
their meals at the university commons.

Alexander - Loss in the fire which wiped out Alexander's business section including a number of
residences will be more than $100,000, half of which is covered by insurance. Twenty-two
buildings, not counting sheds or outbuildings, fourteen of which were businesses, were totally
destroyed. The damage to stock in the stores is heavy.

Hazelton - State's Attorney Scott Cameron and Attorney General William Langer have joined in a
petition filed with Judge Nuessle of the district court, asking that a grand jury be called to
inquire into the rioting that resulted in the killing of Mrs. E. L. Perras, for which E.
Pennington is accused of murder, and in connection with which several others are being held by
authorities for riot.

Williston - Three Williston men are under arrest for importing liquor into North Dakota. The
sheriff met them on the road from Montana in an automobile. The load looked rather peculiar, so
the sheriff investigate and found the following contraband: two kegs of whiskey, one barrel of
beer and a gallon of whiskey in a separate container. The men are now awaiting the action of the
Federal government.

Fargo - announcement is made by the Union Light, Heat & Power Company of an increase in rates
for electricity of 37 percent and an increase in rates for gas of 63 2/3 percent. The new rate
for electricity is 12 cents a kilowatt and the new rate on gas if $2 per 1,000 cubic feet. The
company supplies Fargo with electricity and gas and supplies Moorhead with gas. Members of the
city commission plan to appeal immediately to the North Dakota State Railroad Commission asking
that the rates not be permitted.

Jamestown - Diners in the Gladstone Hotel here cheered while Manager Ed Obrecht ejected a man
registering as F. W. Smith of St. Paul who had refused to stand while "The Star Spangled Banner"
was being played. As the other diners arose to honor the national anthem, Smith remained seated.
Manager Obrecht asked him to rise but Smith refused. He was ordered from the hotel, the manager
forcing him to take his baggage from his room, not permitting the bellboys to aid him.

Bismarck - One of the most appreciated contributions the Burleigh County Red Cross chapter has
yet received was $2 in pennies turned in by a group of little folks residing south of the tracks
as the proceeds of a dramatization of "Huckleberry Finn" which they gave this week in the loft
of a neighborhood barn.

Langdon - Damage estimated today as hundreds of thousands of dollars is the result of a cyclone
which swept Cavalier County. Wires were down everywhere, scores of buildings were leveled and
great damage has been done to the growing crops.

Milton - Some miscreant entered the Red Cross room at Milton and stole $3 from a pocketbook
belonging to one of the workers.

Granville - Prof. S. N. Erwin, superintendent of the Granville Schools for several years, has
accepted the superintendency of the city schools of Powell, Wyoming.

Fargo - Father J. G. George, associate priest at St. Mary's Cathedral, has been placed in charge
of the Catholic parish at Napoleon, North Dakota and left Fargo.

Max - Fire, believed to be incendiary, totally destroyed the coal sheds and machinery warehouse
of the Soo railway here. Sixty tons of coal went up in smoke and considerable machinery was
ruined.

Sherwood - A well has been struck 17 miles north of here with a flow so strong that it has got
beyond control and is flooding the entire country. The farm has been transformed into a lake
nine feet deep.

Grafton - James Ryba and Jerry Shereck of Perth Township, Walsh County, killed five wolf cubs
and after a forty-five mile drive to the county seat here were disappointed to find that no
bounty was forthcoming.

Bismarck - Mrs. Charles J. Lundquist of Sterling sustained a broken leg when a car in which she
was riding turned turtle on the Red Trail, near the penitentiary. She is slowly recovering in
the Bismarck hospital.

Milton - Gullick Olson suffered severe bruises when his automobile shot down a hill near here,
overturned and pinned him underneath. Hans Peterson, a companion, was thrown clear of the
machine and extricated Mr. Olson.

New Rockford - A New Rockford contractor, finding it impossible to hire men laborers, has
employed a crew of women laborers on a school house contract he is finishing. The fair sex have
donned overalls and have proven to be willing and steady laborers.

Grand Forks - Antone Evan Dulewitz, a Russian, who registered for military service in Grand
Forks, was drowned in the Mouse River at Burlington, North Dakota while swimming, according to
word received here. He is said to have been able to speak six languages.

Pembina - The Pembina Light and Power Company may invade Canada if present plans carry. Emerson,
on the Canadian side, needs electric lights and the Pembina Company is willing to string wires
across if a satisfactory agreement can be reached.

Devils Lake - Jesse Hoskins, Sioux Indian soldier, returned to his home on the Fort Totten
reservation near here, invalided home from Camp Greene, North Carolina, where, while engaged in
gas practice he accidentally dropped the mouthpiece of his gas mask and was severely gassed.

Hillsboro - Mrs. Gunhild Hanson, an aged woman, was the cause of considerable excitement the
other night when she wandered out on the prairie. Searching parties were organized but without
results. The next morning it was found she had arrived at the home of a farmer about 5 o'clock
in the morning, having spent the night walking around the prairies.

Fargo - Announcement has been made from the offices of the state fair that $200 in purses have
been offered by the management for special Ford races to be held on the opening day, July 15.
Entries will require a $5 fee and will be closed on the 13th. There will be two events, one of
four and one of five miles, and the contests are open to any Ford owner who is a North Dakotan
and over 21 years old.

Fargo - Reports reaching the state war Savings stamp campaign headquarters here indicate that
North Dakota is within $3,000,000 of its $13,000,000 quota it is announced. Thirty of 53
counties have reported a total of $5,300,000, twenty of which have reached or exceeded their
apportionments. All other counties are from 50 to 80 percent subscribed, which brings the total
to more than $10,000,000.

Grafton - The annual encampment for farm boys under the auspices of the Tri-County Farm
association will be held at Walhalla July 22 to 26, inclusive, according to an announcement by
F. C. Hathaway, Walsh County farm agent. The program includes lectures, stock judging contests,
methods in stock raising and care, tree culture and last, but not least, a good bill or sports,
including baseball and swimming.

Bismarck - In order to provide means of transporting hay from the Standing Rock reservation to
points in North Dakota where it is usually badly needed, the State Council of Defense has had
under discussion the advisability of building 30 miles of railway from Cannonball to Fort Yates
as a war measure. The project would be financed by floating bonds, according to plans laid
before the defense council.

Langdon - The eighteen-month-old son of Carl Domres, west of Langdon was almost instantly killed
by being run over by his father's automobile. Mr. Domres was backing the car out of the garage
and the young tot who was standing behind the car, fell under the car and the wheels passed over
the child's body. Death followed in a few minutes.


LOCAL NEWS

Dr. Davidson of Cartwright was a caller here Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Bradey of Cartwright were callers in town Tuesday.

Dr. Emert of Sarles was a professional caller in Hansboro Tuesday.

Stella McGregor of Cartwright is visiting Velma Murdick this week.

Several of our citizens attend the fair at Cando the first of the week.

Jas. Brown left the first of the week for a visit with relatives near Calholm, California.

Percy Cowan and wife of near Rolla attended the barn dance here Tuesday evening.

Miss Lonson of Thief River Falls is visiting her cousin Mrs. Harvey McLean this week.

Arthur Johnson autoed up from Devils Lake Tuesday and spent the evening with his brother Lloyd.

Michael Epstein of Sarles assisted his brother Alex in the store here Monday.

Nellis Watson, Ethel and Lucy Lawler and Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson and baby had supper at the
Tribble home Monday evening.

Mrs. J. L. Gibbons and Mrs. Geo. Smith autoed over from St. John Monday. They were accompanied
on the return trip by Zelma Wilson and Donelda Wills.

Stella McGregor and Velma Murdick autoed to Devils Lake Tuesday on the return trip they were
accompanied by Mrs. McAneney and Donna Lou.

Chas. Tribble, Joe Davidson and Opal Tribble went to Crocus Saturday evening to play for a
dance. They were accompanied by Harry Tribble.

A large crowd attended the R. N. A. barn dance Tuesday evening at Wm. Wilson and a general good
time was had by all. The amount cleared was $45.50.

Geo. Wilson received a letter, Tuesday from the Chaplin, "somewhere in France", stating that his
son Claire was still confined to his bed with rheumatic fever. The many friends of Claire hope
for his quick recovery. The letter had been 21 days in the mail.

The party who took the tire pump out of Hansboro Garage last Sunday is known - by returning it
may save some trouble. A Blackorby

Ed Gray of Bisbee spent Sunday with his brother east of town.

O. O. Wehrly and family returned last Wednesday from a trip to Montana.

Mrs. Carter was a Devils Lake visitor last Friday.

Hazel and Mabel Landru visited relatives at Crocus over Sunday.

Mrs. B. L. Thomas visited at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Olson in Cando last
week.

Quite a number of the citizens of Hansboro celebrated the Fourth at Rolla and Rock Lake.

The Red Cross will meet today at the home of Mrs. T. Old.  Next Friday, July 19, they will meet
next with Mrs. Geo. Olson.

Miss Ruth Brown left Monday from Calholm, Alberta, Canada, where she will visit her uncle Sam
Brown and her sister Theresa.

A. Price and family, C. York and family, O. O. Wehrly and family of Perth, Freeda Price and Mrs.
F. J. Oliver and baby spent Sunday at the Stahl home.

R. S. McNurlin wife and baby who have been visiting Mrs. McNurlin's parents near Sebeka,
Minnesota returned home Monday night. The trip being made by auto.

Howard Geary arrived Monday from Canada where he has been living for some time. He will visit
friends and relatives in this vicinity a few days before enlisting in the government service.

Don't forget the barn dance next Friday night, July 19 at the Herman Miller farm. The Picton Red
Cross will serve supper.


PICTON NEWS

The majority of the Picton people spent the Fourth at Rolla.

Mrs. E. A. Davis left for her home Tuesday at Omro, Wisconsin.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. White, Tuesday, July 2, 1918, a son.

Mrs. Alice Bower is very sick and now under the care of Dr. Feljie of Rolla.

The contract for drilling the well at the school has been let to C. A. Simpson of Bisbee.

Miss Julia Durocher was a guest Tuesday night at the Andrew McMaster home.

On Friday night, July 19 there will be a barn dance held at the Herman Miller farm.

Mr. Schwarz and Fred Ninke of Hansboro are building a barn on the James O'Laughlin place.

Mr. and Mrs. Max Bower, Mrs. E. A. Davis and Mrs. H. Hoerer were Cartwright visitors Monday.

Wm. White journeyed to Devils Lake Sunday where he spent the day with Mrs. White and new boy.

Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Elsberry of Rock Lake were guests at the Andrew McMaster home Sunday last.

Mrs. C. Rasmussen and the Misses Hazel O'Donnell and Blanche Jarvis went to the mountains
Saturday last to pick strawberries.

Miss Mary White accompanied by her niece and nephew Dwane and Doris White returned from Devils
Lake where they had been visiting the R. D. White home.

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Corson of Churchs Ferry autoed here Sunday and visited Mrs. Corson's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Fernyhough.

Mr. and Mrs. Max Bower and Mrs. E. A. Davis were entertained at supper at the H. Hoerer home on
Monday.

Word reached us too late for the News lat week of the marriage of John Reese, County Treasurer
and Mrs. Eura Gessner, Saturday, June 29 at Devils Lake. The News joins their many friends in
extending most cordial congratulations.

Steroptican views of out boys in France next Wednesday, July 17.

The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs. A. Blackorby, Wednesday, July 24.

The Junior Red Cross will meet at the church parlor Friday afternoon instead of at the school
house.

STRAYED - From my farm 8 miles southwest of Hansboro, 5 head of young stock with a metal tag in
left ear. Metal tag attached with hog ring. A suitable reward offered.  Hugo Gailfus