Towner County, ND, Hansboro News published between July 19, 1918 and July 31, 1918 ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. http://www.usgwarchives.net/nd/ndfiles.htm ************************************************************************ The following news items and articles are all transcribed from the Hansboro News newspaper. The items included in this file were published between July 19, 1918 and July 31, 1918. Note: when searching for names in this text, I recommend using various spellings of a surname. I noticed during the transcription that some names were not spelled the same throughout. Since many of the names were not familiar to me, I typed them exactly as they were published. North Dakota State Historical Society microfilm numbers 09492 Transcribed October, 2000 by: Mary Lindbo, mjlindbo@msn.com (c) 2001 Mary Lindbo July 19, 1918 ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Miss Edith Mills is assisting in the Post Office. Miss Averil Rardon returned home Monday. Mrs. Fuller and son returned last week from a trip to Fargo. Chas. Altenbrum arrived home from the hospital Saturday. Barney Keeney returned from Devils Lake Saturday. G. W. Rimel returned home from Devils Lake Saturday. The welcome rain revived the crops and the spirit of everyone as well. Miss Vernice Briggs departed this morning for Grand Forks to attend the Fair. Roy Ellis and wife of Starkweather were visitors in our village Tuesday. Mr. Clapp, the Standard Oil representative transacted business here this week. Frank Barker, wife and son went by auto to Cando, Tuesday returning the same day. Mrs. D. I. Brindle and children departed Wednesday for Fargo where they will visit relatives. Fred Linsday has recently had an excavation for a cellar made and a chimney added to his town residence. Miss Lois Schaffer who has been seriously ill at her parents home near here is reported as somewhat better. Jack Gall "Dad" Fielder, John Hindman and Harry Copeley went on a fishing jaunt to Killarney Monday, returning with a goodly catch the next day. Clyde Horner, Adolph Walder and Ray Yeager are three more of our lads who were examined at the county seat Monday prior to joining our country's service. There will be a farewell gathering held in the town hall this Saturday in honor of the boys who must answer the draft call Monday, July 22. Everyone is invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Goodyear, A. E. Sibley, Miss Cleo and Cloie Barker, Job Barker, J. B. Keeney, Lyle Elsberry were among those whom we learned attended the circus at Devils Lake Saturday. Adolph Walker and Misses Kathleen Elsberry and Lela Briggs accompanied Frank Elsberry to Fargo Tuesday and will probably take in the Fair before returning. Mrs. Lynn and daughters departed Wednesday for Glasgow, Montana after an extended visit here at the W. J. Lichty home. Little Misses Blanche and Doris accompanied them as far as Devils Lake. The Red Cross has secured the rooms formerly occupied as a millinery store which they have opened up as work rooms and where anyone, so desiring, may drop in any afternoon and assist. A farewell dance was given at the town hall Monday as tribute to Frank Elsberry, who so nobly volunteered his service to his country. A large number of his friends were in attendance to spend the few parting hours with Frank and a memorable time experienced. He departed the following morning for Fargo where he will take a course training in mechanics at the A. C. previous to being assigned elsewhere. The most heartily wishes of a host of friends go with him. The Ladies Aid meet Thursday at Mrs. Chas. Jahnke's to sew more stars on the service flag. With so many lads leaving, a second flag will soon be a necessity. Mrs. G. F. Elsberry was called to Decorah, Iowa last week by the serious illness of her daughter, Joyce, who has been visiting relatives there. Egeland Enterprise. Several of our citizens combined in shipping a car of cattle to the St. Paul markets Monday. Jack Petitt also shipped a car of hogs the same day. Mrs. Ader Eller returned Friday from Egeland where she assisted in the serving of meals to the large number in attendance at the Brethren district meeting recently held there. Andrew Kynoch, wife and baby autoed over from their home near Perth Sunday bringing home June Gall who has spent the past week at the Kynoch home. T. F. Kreiger's father and nephew arrived from Devils Lake Saturday and next day they, in company with Tom and son Master Robert, hied to Canada on a fishing trip and outing. Royal Clouse and Herbert Armour autoed to Cando Sunday to undergo medical examination previous to joining the colors. Charlie Clouse and Curtis Mateer accompanied them all returning home Monday. Mrs. Roy Lean and children are visiting at the home of Mrs. Lean's mother at Oberon. The W. C. T. U. with Mrs. Fuller presiding held their first meeting in the church on Tuesday. Sam Cannon returned Friday to Minot, Mrs. Cannon and John lingering a while longer on their visit with relatives there. Misses Ruth and Edith Mills returned on Tuesday from Cando where they have been visiting. Mr. and Mrs. Kendig went to Cando last Friday where one of the daughters underwent an operation for throat trouble. A tennis court is being developed on the west side. Mrs. Jack Gall and baby went to Devils Lake and back Saturday. Mrs. Hronesh is spending a few days at the country home of her daughter, Mrs. Eugene Rimel. Mr. Keegan and brother James Keegan, Sr. arrived on Saturday's train. Chilt Shaffer made a business trip to Devils Lake and returned Saturday. Dr. Balfour returned the fore part of last week from visiting his parents at Hannah. Miss Lucille Maxwell came up Monday and will assist Mrs. Lindsey on the farm. PICTON NEWS Rev. Quigley will preach in the school house Sunday. W. B. Underwood made a business trip to Cando Monday. Herman Lentz, Herman Miller, H. Hoerer autoed to Cando Monday. Mrs. F. E. Wilkinson and Mrs. H. Hoerer were St. John visitors Tuesday. Miss Elizabeth Torger returned Saturday from her home in Wisconsin. Mrs. Wm. White and baby accompanied by Mrs. R. D. White and Kenneth returned from Devils Lake Wednesday. The community was shocked Monday when the sad news reached here that Dr. Feldjie of Rolla had died suddenly from hemorrhage of the brain. Mr. and Mrs. H. Hoerer and Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Wilkinson were entertained Sunday at the Fred Kellogg home in Hansboro. Lehman Gailfus who has been assisting W. J. Hoskins of Rolla at the printing office for the past 10 days returned home Saturday. The many friends of Mrs. Alice Bower will be pleased to learn she is doing nicely. A farewell party was given Tuesday evening at the Peterson home east of town in honor of Joseph Peterson and Casper Christensen who leave the first of next week for government service. The boys were each given a wrist watch by their friends who wish them good luck. A very pleasant evening was spent. Wm. Wilson was a Cando visitor Wednesday. STATE NEWS IN BRIEF Bismarck - Bismarck will be made an additional delivery point for alleged draft evaders, according to official information received here from Washington. LaMoure - Robert Fleming of this city has been awarded the Croix de Guerre, the highest honor the French government can bestow on a soldier for gallantry in action. Williston - The population of Williston has decreased 82 in two years from 5,301 in 1916 to 5,218 according to a recent census taken by the publisher of the new city directory. Bismarck - The month just passed was by far the driest June in the history of the Bismarck weather bureau which was established in 1875. The precipitation for the entire month was .59 of an inch. Lisbon - A band of gypsies shot a valuable young sheep belonging to Ed Thompson, a farmer residing near Oswego, and were about to cook it when apprehended by Mr. Thompson, who ordered them to move on. Kindred - Mr. and Mrs. Toloff Hanson, pioneer residents, celebrated the golden anniversary of their wedding with a large number of friends and relatives present. The couple came to Kindred 35 years ago. LaMoure - Daniel McLeod, residing six miles north of this city, had several ribs broken and suffered internal injuries when he attempted to stop a runaway team belonging to W. I. Struble, a neighbor farmer. Jamestown - Stutsman County is confronted with the problem of providing fifty-one more men for the July draft call by the process of reclassification. Only 102 men are left in Class 1 and the July call asks for 153 men. Minot - Fred Renn, 28 years of age, of Epping, was killed in action June 29, according to information received here by his sisters, Mrs. Henry Scherdegger and Miss Alta Renn. He was a machinist at Epping and enlisted with Company E at Williston, where his parents reside. Grand Forks - Gladys Allen, a teacher near Merrifield, is running a 28 by 36 tractor on G. W. Asbury's field these days. Miss Allen started in as a "regular" farmer the day after the beginning of the school vacation and has been at it ever since, working from early until late in the regulation woman's farming outfit. Tower City - Harold Beltmann, 20 of Tower City, was killed in action with the United States Marine Corps in France, according to a cablegram received by his parents from another son, Albert Beltmann, in France. Beltmann is the second Tower City man to be killed in three days, Sergeant George Stine being the first. Oakes - Richard Washdal, a prominent farmer residing near here, is under arrest, charged with sedition. United States Deputy Marshall Scott of Fargo made the arrest, the accused being taken before United States Commissioner Perry of Ellendale. He furnished bonds and his case will be tried at the fall term of the Federal court in Fargo. Bismarck - Rains which fell in amounts varying from one-tenth to an inch over central North Dakota have revived scorched wheat fields, brightened up corn, potatoes, oats and barley and have saved thousands of acres of flax which was slow in germinating or which would not have germinated at all but for this timely rain."The rain in itself is not sufficient to save the crop, but it will tide it over for a few days until we get more rain and it is of inestimable value to North Dakota" said Weather Observer O. W. Roberts. Grafton - O. H. Field, proprietor of a feed mill here, has placed his order for a flour mill with a capacity of twenty-five barrels a day and will be grinding wheat early in November. Drake - J. W. R. H. DeLa, pioneer newspaper publisher of North Dakota has purchased the Drake News from E. J. Garton. Fargo - Thrown down by a team of mad horses, George Curron, 35 was trampled to death on a farm near Mapleton, this county. The man's relatives reside in Saskatchewan, Canada but have not been located. Langdon - Two car loads of wool were shipped from Langdon, the clip of Cavalier County sheep breeders for this season. About 35,000 pounds were sent east and will return about $20,000 to the owners. Fargo - Over half of the fund required for the purchase of a dental motor ambulance, to be the gift of the North Dakota Dental Association for service in France, has been raised. The movement was launched at the recent meeting in Grand Forks of the state association. Amidon - Eight hundred and fifty pounds of arsenic have arrived in Amidon and twenty barrels of molasses and ten tons of bran are en route in preparation for the Slope County drive on grasshoppers. The three ingredients will be mixed into a sweet mash and distributed to farmers. Fargo - The North Dakota crop of winter rye, which recently gave promise of being exceptionally good, has fallen off materially, with the result that the yield will be far lower than expected. In many sections, late frost blighted the grain, while in other regions, the dry weather last fall reduced germination. Jamestown - When the congregation of the German Lutheran Church at Streeter divided into two camps, division of the property holdings of the church by lot was resorted to, the drawing taking place in the district court here. As a result, one faction gets the church building and land, while the other gets the church parsonage, barns, fences, communion set and the Bible. Bismarck - An order preparing for the seizure of all the 2,200 grain elevators of North Dakota has been issued by the State Council of Defense. The council's order provides that owners of seized elevators be paid a rental of 7 percent a year upon the actual physical valuation of their property. It also provides that the elevators may be bought outright on the basis of physical valuation. Fargo - Lindley H. Patten, director of the United States Labor Employment Service for North Dakota has issued notice that United States employment offices have been opened at Fargo, Grand Forks, Devils Lake, Jamestown, Oakes, Bismarck and Minot. After August 1 all labor will be cleared through United States employment offices and the support of farmers and laboring men is expected to make this service one of the foremost institutions of the government. Farmers desiring harvest labor are urged to communicate with the nearest of the above named offices and secure application blanks. The service is rendered without charge. Minot - Mr. and Mrs. John Artquist are parents of probably the smallest child born in North Dakota. The baby weighed one and one-half pounds and its head was the size of an ordinary watch. It is believed the infant will live. Bismarck - Deposits in state banks and trust companies are approximately $4,300,000 less than a year ago, indicating a heavy withdrawal of funds by individuals for the purchase of Liberty Loan bonds and War Savings stamps and donation to patriotic funds, according to figures announced here by J. R. Waters, state bank examiner. LOCAL NEWS D. A. Blackburn autoed to Bisbee, Rolla and Cando Tuesday. Mrs. McAneney and Donna Lou were Devils Lake visitors Saturday. Susie Brown and Blanche Edwards were guests of Lillie walker Friday evening. Michael Epstein of Sarles was a caller in our village Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Wiseman of Cartwright were guests Sunday of Mr. Geary. Miss Dorothy Epstein left Monday evening for a short visit at Grand Forks. Mrs. Andrew Fyall and daughter of Ryder is visiting at the Lawler home. Nellie Watson returned home to Brandon Monday accompanied by Ethel Lawler. Melvin, Ralph, Celia and Andy Olson and Howard Geary autoed to Cando Monday morning. D. A. Blackburn left Thursday for his farm in the west part of the state. Mrs. J. R. Blackorby and daughter returned home Tuesday from a visit with relatives in Canada. Last Friday this vicinity received one of the hardest rains that we have had for many years. Mrs. Harry Burnham and children and Mrs. Robt. Lloyd and son were Devils Lake visitors Friday. Miss Laura Declusion arrived in Hansboro Tuesday evening for a visit with her parents east of town. Mrs. Weeden and Miss Weeden arrived here last week and are visiting at the C. A. Weeden home. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wiseman of Cartwright visited from Wednesday until Monday at the Lawler home. A ball game was held here Tuesday evening between Hansboro and Cartwright 6-5 in favor of Hansboro. Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Thomas autoed to Devils Lake Wednesday to attend the funeral services of Jack Nimmo. Ethel and Lucy Lawler and Miss Watson and Howard Geary were guests of Mrs. Geary Friday evening. The Red Cross meets this week at the home of Mrs. Geo. Olson and next week they will meet with Mrs. F. J. Oliver. Mrs. Dumphy and little daughter arrived in town Monday evening and are visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. E. H. Porter. Don't forget the barn dance next Friday night July 19 at the Herman Miller farm. The Picton Red Cross will serve supper. W. H. Glassford of Rolla was a caller in our village Tuesday and Mrs. Glassford was a caller at the home of her sister Mrs. Clatterbuck. Jas. Taylor and family of Cando, Andrew Johnson and family of Williston and Mrs. W. O. Quick of Lansford were guests at the W. H. Stahl home Sunday. M. Lawler, E. Lawler, Wm. Wilson and wives and Grandpa Wilson and Geo. Wilson attended the funeral services of Freman Joliffe at Rolla, Monday afternoon. Mrs. McAneney and Velma Murdick autoed to Cartwright Monday afternoon. They were accompanied by Stella McGregor who has been visiting here for the past week. Lillie Walker is clerking in Epstein's store this week. C. E. Blackorby autoed to Devils Lake Saturday. D. A. Blackburn was a Cartwright caller Monday afternoon. Melvin Olson was a Devils Lake visitor Tuesday. H. Lymburn and wife and Chas. Brown and wife autoed to Canada Friday. The Browns will visit relatives for some time while the former returned home Sunday evening. July 26, 1918 L. C. Agarand was a Devils Lake visitor Wednesday. The Royal Neighbors will meet next Thursday August 1. all members are requested to attend as the lodge is only having one meeting a month now. Wm. Wilson, Chas. Tribble, J. H. Poyzer and Sam Gagnon autoed to Brandon Thursday to attend the fair. Raymond Markell of Rolla is assisting in Anderson Hardware store. Last Friday evening a large number of our citizens gathered at Grimes Hall to spend a few hours with Howard Geary and Joseph Peterson before they departed for Camp Custer, Michigan. A very pleasant time was reported. The boys were presented with comfort kits. Monday the boys went to Cando where they joined about 70 other boys from Cando, Rolla and St. John. Here the boys were given a supper dance and free show tickets. A large crowd was present to see the boys off. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES The Andrew Foley residence sports a new chimney. Rev. Quigley conducted the services here last Sunday morning. Mrs. Roy Lean and children returned from a visit with relatives at Oberon Saturday. Messers. Goodyear, Clouse and Pettsinger were business visitors at the county seat Wednesday. Jack Pettit shipped a car of cattle Monday escorting them as far as Devils Lake and returning Tuesday. Miss Agnes Pettsinger is now sales lady in the dry goods department of the N. W. Hawkinson store. Misses Kathleen Elsberry and Lela Briggs and Adolph Walder returned from Fargo Friday. Miss Jane Gall returned last week from Newville where she has been visiting at the Robt. Gall home. Customs officer Weeden and daughters and Rev. and Mrs. Old were callers from Hansboro Thursday. Mrs. Chas. Jahnke and little daughter departed Saturday for Thompson where they will visit Mrs. Jahnke's parents. Miss Olive Henle and Elmer Hvinden of Egeland who were over Sunday visitor at the Henle home returned home by train Monday. Al Jahn of Egeland was one of those who took in the soldiers farewell here Saturday evening continuing his visit a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Stout returned from Devils Lake Wednesday where Mrs. Stout has been in the hospital for some time. The foundation walls of the Chicago Store are being repaired and strengthened thus insuring safety for future gatherings in the town hall above. News reaches here that Mr. and Mrs. Blaine McAneney of Walker, Minnesota are the proud parents of a ten pound boy, born to them on the 11th inst. Joseph Burkholder and family who have made their home at Egeland for the past two years have moved to their farm east of Rock Lake. Mrs. Sam Cannon departed Saturday via Perth for her home at Minot after an enjoyable visit with numerous relatives here. Master John also returned home the following Monday. Mrs. W. J. Lichty drove out to C. W. Goodyear's Monday and assisted the ladies of the Rock Lake Township auxiliary in getting started on their Red Cross sewing. A family dinner was given at the Glen Latham home last Wednesday in honor of Harley Latham. Members of the Lindsay, Latham and Wildish families were the guests. Mr. E. J. Langley has generously consented to act as chairman of the Red Cross being appointed by M. C. Barry as his successor. We understand Mrs. Jno. Pettit is the new secretary. Another soaking rain Tuesday night which with the moisture afforded the rain some ten days ago ought to suffice until the grain is mature. Therefore for these timely downpours, let us give thanks! Mr. and Mrs. Fielder of Rock Lake were among those who attended a farewell party given at the Hendrick home near Crocus last Friday in honor of young Hendricks who was called in the last draft. Our community will greatly miss the M. C. Barry family who leave our village for their new home at Berlin, this state, Thursday. Sine coming here last fall, the Barrys have endeared themselves to many. As chairman of the Red Cross, Mr. Barry has achieved wonderful results. Mrs. Barry very ably assisting as Red Cross secretary. We wish them the best of success in their new home. Saturday last witnessed the largest assembly of any as on previous occasions in our village, to do honor to our departing soldier boys. Because of the town hall undergoing repairs it was impossible to collect there, so the idea of an outdoor meeting was conceived, which proved a very happy one. Consequently, plank seats were placed immediately in front of the hotel the piano was moved upon the veranda and as the audience assembled those coming in autoes, drew up in the rear with their cars, thus furnishing ample room and seating capacity for all. The program was opened by the rendering of several selections by the Rock Lake bank. Following were readings by Mrs. Mateer, Miss Edith Mills and Mrs. Lamont, interspersed with a vocal solo by Mrs. Luther Rimel and an instrumental solo by Mrs. Harry Stout, chairman M. C. Barry then presented F. C. Robeson. Who delivered the address of the evening abounding in pith, pathos and patriotism. Comfort kits from the Rebekah Lodge and wrist watches (or a five dollar gold piece for those for whom watches could not be obtained) from the community were presented the ten stalwart young men ranged on the platform, by Miss Ruth Mills and Mrs. Edley Rimel, respectively. At the adjournment of the meeting friends of the boys pressed forward to give them a last hand clasp and wish them God speed. Just previous to the adjournment a vote of thanks from the audience was accorded M. C. Barry, who has so efficiently acted as chairman of the Red Cross for the past several months. The soldier lads departed for Cando accompanied by several from here, where they were banqueted by the Rebekahs and entertained by the Cando people. They left on Tuesday for Camp Custer. Following are their names: Albert Dinham, Harley Latham, Claude Florey, Harry Florey, George Clouse, Boyd Hoff, Frank Cloud, Geo. Heldt, Hilbert Housholtz, John Heldt. The Red Cross workers please take notice: The Red Cross rooms one door west of the hotel will be open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons of each week where any one wishing to assist will be welcome. The making of children's garments is the allotment at present. Miss Lois Schaffer was removed on Monday from her parents home to that of the A. E. Sibley home where she will remain under the care of Mrs. Sibley who has been nursing her since the beginning of her serious illness. The many friends of Miss Lois hope for a complete recovery in the near future. PICTON NEWS Mrs. H. Hoerer and Vera visited Monday with Mrs. Alice Bower. Wm. White made a business trip to St. John Monday. The heavy rain Tuesday night prevented the Granger's from holding their meeting. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McDougall were callers at the Wm. White home Sunday evening. A. Egeland of Bisbee was a business caller in this vicinity Friday last. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. White and baby Kenneth returned to their home at St. John after a visit at the Wm. White home. Mrs. Alice Bower has sent in her resignation as president of the Red Cross in favor of Mrs. E. E. McDougall. The Red Cross met with Mrs. E. M. Fessenden Thursday and on August 1 they will meet with Mrs. E. E. McDougall, August 8 at the home of Mrs. Hugo Gailfus. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kyes, of Sarles visited from Saturday until Monday at the Elmer Clatterbuck home. STATE NEWS IN BRIEF Lakota - John Hennessey, one of the early pioneers of Nelson County and former county auditor is dead at his home here. Bismarck - The Standard Oil Company has purchased all the bulk stations in the state owned by the Marshall Oil Company. Hamilton - Fire here destroyed the Paxman store and machinery hall and the Independent printing office. The loss is estimated at $85,000. Killdeer - Nearly every business man in Kildeer has signed up for work during the harvest. The total will aggregate a large number of days. Fessenden - The city is now without a dentist. Dr. H. Holliday having left to join the army at Fort Sheridan. Dr. Lynn W. Radke left last week for army service also. Devils Lake - It took nothing less than a circus to bring a crop-saving rain to this vicinity. The farmers rode cheerfully through the rain and the Hagen-Wallace circus showed to a record crowd. Alexander - The McKenzie County Chronicle, which was burned out in the recent fire, which destroyed about 20 residences and business houses, will be housed in a brick building, building operations being under way. New Leipzig - The Northern Pacific is putting in a half-mile siding at this place and will connect up with the Milwaukee road. This will be the only connection between the Northern Pacific and the Milwaukee on the branch. Shields - A cattle and land deal of considerable importance was consummated when Major Belden of Shields and F. J. Giegold, of Ft. Yates, bought the Q. E. Burge reservation lease and some 400 odd head of cattle. The price paid was in the neighborhood of $34,000. Bismarck - Bennie Simons, 19 was drowned near here while swimming in the Missouri River. Four other young men were swimming at the time, but none noticed Simons' condition until the swift current had carried him down the river. Bismarck - Oral Davis, Leslie Kenan and Glennie McGowan, Bismarck boys, were taken in custody by the police on a charge of smearing yellow paint on "Bismarck" signs in the business district. The boys admitted guilt it is said, but declared their motives were purely patriotic. They have not been prosecuted. Bismarck - Between July 29 and August 11 North Dakota will be expected to furnish 370 volunteer nurses for war work. Uncle Sam has issued a call fro 25,000 student nurses. The women's committee of the National Council of Defense has been asked to assume the task of enlisting these nurses. Pembina - The heroism of Marion W. Wilkinson of Pembina saved the life of his comrade, Max Short of Cavalier, at camp Freemont, near San Francisco, when Wilkinson carried Short out of a trench of exploding dynamite after the latter's fee had been blown off by a premature explosion. The charges exploded after Wilkinson entered the trench. Minot - Mrs. F. W. Strange of this city may be the first American woman to join the Russian railway service corps in Manchuria. Her husband who left the Twin Cities November 11, 1917, has cabled her to join him. Mr. Strange was a Great Northern train dispatcher at Minot, before enlisting in the railroad division. He and five other Americans are in a party stationed west of Harbin. Fargo - Three women were injured when an automobile, driven by John MacLean of Argusville, North Dakota went off the grade near Dale, Minnesota, turning completely over. The victims are Miss Beatrice McTaggart, Fargo; Miss Alena MacLean, Fargo and Mrs. Orla Pinnneck, Embden, North Dakota. The women are now in a Fargo hospital, all recovering satisfactorily. Williston - S. L. Sinclair of this city has received a commission as captain in the U. S. Engineers Reserve corps. Grand Forks - A service flag carrying 1,250 stars, one for each Grand Forks County man in the service, will be dedicated here Sunday, August 4. Drake - Rev. C. M. Christenson of this place, who recently volunteered for Y. M. C. A. work abroad, has received orders to report in New York August 12. Tower City - Six of nine Tower City boys, who enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at one time a years ago, have been killed or seriously wounded in action in France. Grand Forks - Eighty rural school girls will form a Girls' encampment at the Grand Forks fair, July 23 to 27. Home economics and home building will be the special studies for the week. Grand Forks - Joseph Poole of Grand Forks, formerly a lineman employed by a Grand Forks telephone exchange won mention for bravery under fire in France recently, according to word received here. Fargo - A fatality in connection with the state fair held here was the accidental killing of Cora Stensland, 11, who stepped in front of a big automobile, a bus being used to transport passengers to and from the fair grounds and was crushed. Williston - More than two miles of road leading north from Williston were graded and graveled by volunteer labor during a three-day good roads campaign. The campaign was backed by Williston business men, who either donated teams, men or money. Fargo - Seven hundred and eighty North Dakota have been trained in the army of food conservation and will conduct canning and drying demonstrations in their own localities, going into the kitchen of their neighbors for that purpose. Fargo - Sixteen North Dakota men who participated in the United States Marine Corps attack on the Germans in Bailleul wood, in Chateau Thierry region in France, fell before Hun guns and gas, four of them dead, four seriously wounded and eight have simmered back to the state from the battle front. Fargo - North Dakota ranks ninth in point of efficiency in the work of its Four Minute men, according to word received by H. H. Wooledge of Fargo, state chairman, from the committee of public information. Mr. Wooledge announced today that 128 Four Minute chairmen have been commissioned and that 217 units have been organized. Ray - Two hundred and forty head of cattle were shipped from Ray in one day to market in St. Paul. Those cattle are expected to bring a premium on the market as they have been fed on Williams County alfalfa. Large herds are expected to be shipped from that district this summer and fall on account of the shortage of feed crop. Bismarck - A call for 200 men qualified for general military service to leave August 5 for Jefferson Barracks, Missouri to complete the state's quota there, was received by Adjutant General Fraser. Registrants of the 1918 class may be voluntarily inducted for this service or in the event that all of the physically qualified Class 1 men of 1917 have been inducted, the 1918 Class 1 men may be involuntarily inducted. Fargo - Inquiry into the new gas and electric light rates recently ordered by the Union Light, Heat & Power Company of Fargo will be made by the state railroad commission, beginning August 17. A preliminary inquiry provided by law has been dispensed with, the company officials waiving that formality. The city commission of Fargo has complained against the rates, insisting they are excessive. Bismarck - The west of 50 years ago is to be filmed on the Standing Rock reservation. Arrangements for the pictures were made by C. F. Burnstad, a cattle man from Logan County. The pictures are expected to be an elaborate record of passing Indian life, sports and customs and it is expected 2,000 Sioux Indians will contribute the company. Burnstad has promised to provide the Indiana with several steers for a barbecue after they put on their act. Mandan - Indians of the Standing Rock and Fort Berthold reservations in North Dakota have been very liberal with the American Red Cross. More than $2,000 in cash and stock conations was given by Sioux on the Standing Rock reservation at a celebration. In addition to a cash contribution of $486 for the Sioux County chapter. McVille - E. P. Lippert made the trip from McVille to Minneapolis by automobile in 12 hours actual running time. With stop-overs at different places along the route the trip took 16 hours and ten minutes. LOCAL NEWS Gertrude Rod's cousin of Grafton is visiting here. Celia Olson went to Starkweather Sunday. Mr. A. Blackorby is having a new addition built to his garage. Leonard Converse left Monday morning for Minneapolis. Geo. Wilson has purchased a new auto truck for delivery work. B. L. Thomas and wife autoed to Cartwright Monday evening. Leslie Strawn was a Langdon visitor Friday. Nina Johnson is visiting relatives at Cando. Phillip Chase purchased a new Overland from the Lentz Bros. Chas. Blackorby is a business caller in Grand Forks this week. Thresa McGee of Cando is visiting this week with Grace Tribble. Frank Grimes went to Grand Forks Monday to attend the fair. Mrs. M. Lawler visited at St. John from Friday until Saturday evening. Mrs. T. J. Clifford of St. John was a caller in our village Saturday evening. Mary Dick of Cando is visiting at the home of Mabel and Susie Brown this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Joliffe, son and daughter of Rolla spent Sunday at the M. Lawler home. Quite a number of Hansboro people attended the Cartwright fair Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Thomas autoed to Grand Forks Tuesday to attend the fair. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Gibbons of St. John were callers in our village Friday evening. Grandpa Wilson and Mrs. Geary accompanied Howard Geary to Cando Monday. Mr. and Mrs. McNurlin autoed to Cartwright Tuesday to consult the physician. Melvin Olson returned home Sunday after a short visit with relatives and friends at Starkweather. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. McNurlin and baby visited at the J. R. Blackorby farm home Sunday. Mildred Gray returned home Tuesday after spending a week with relatives in Maza and Cando. Lynch Leftwich and Mr. and Mrs. Percy Cowan autoed to Brandon and attended the fair at that place. Quite a number of Hansboro people attended the dance at St. John Monday evening. Mrs. Weeden who has been visiting at the home of C. A. Weeden in our village returned home Friday. The Junior Red Cross meets every Friday afternoon in the church parlor. Be sure to be there at 2:30. Paul B. Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Olson and families of Starkweather visited at the Geo. Olson home Sunday. A number of Hansboroites autoed to the W. J. Cunningham barn dance Tuesday evening. All reported a good time. Wm. Disher and wife returned home Tuesday evening after spending a few weeks visiting relatives in Indiana. A lady will be in Hansboro to demonstrate canning next Monday at the school house at 2 o'clock. This should be of great interest to the ladies of this vicinity and all should make an effort to be present.