Towner County, ND, Hansboro News published between May 17, 1918 and June 14, 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 May 17, 1918 and June 14, 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 May 17, 1918 ADOLPH HELDT PASSES AWAY Adolph Heldt, the 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Heldt, passed away at the hospital on Tuesday morning, May 14, where he had been taken the day before for treatment. His remains were brought to Hansboro Wednesday evening and funeral services were held at the M. E. Church this afternoon (Friday). Interment was made in the cemetery west of town. Adolph had been ailing for several months past and only last week went one day to school when he was compelled to remain at home again. The News join the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Heldt and family in extending their sympathy in this hour of sorrow. List of men for service to be sent to Camp Lewis on May 25: Cleveland W. Langness, Rock Lake, North Dakota Otto Henry Henning, Sarles, North Dakota Geo. H. Eidman, Cando, North Dakota John V. Johnson, Bisbee, North Dakota Sigvald Jahr, Egeland, North Dakota Harry Hayes, Bisbee, North Dakota Chas. Raymond Smoot, Rock Lake, North Dakota Iver John Aanes, Bisbee, North Dakota Vernon R. Burkholder, Egeland, North Dakota Joseph Gores, Bisbee, North Dakota Carl E. Emil Svenson, Cando, North Dakota Alois Brucher, Cando, North Dakota Wm. H. Riedel, Perth, North Dakota Fred Walter, Egeland, North Dakota Fred Oswold, Cando, North Dakota Frank Kelly, Bisbee, North Dakota Ben Edward Weiss, Bisbee, North Dakota Wilbert Geo. Matheny, Hansboro, North Dakota Billie B. Anderson, Cando, North Dakota Dallas M. Burkholder, Egeland, North Dakota Patrick M. Gores, Bisbee, North Dakota John Jacob Booth, Cando, North Dakota William Claude Lindsay, Rock Lake, North Dakota Alternates: Albert Svenson, Garske, North Dakota Riley S. Patton, Zion, North Dakota Geo. W. Moylan, Cando, North Dakota Last Friday evening what might have proved a serious accident but which seems a case of providence was when Marcus Kessler and Mr. and Mrs. D. B. McDonald started for Cando and had got about five miles south of town and were turning east on a grade the car turned over fastening them underneath. Mrs. McDonald escaped with only a few scratches, the two men being the worst hurt. Dr. Davidson was called from Cartwright and reported them not seriously hurt. At the present writing all are around again and doing nicely. Mrs. C. W. Dodge of Lawton is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Kellogg this week. Mr. Don McDonald of Grand Forks visited his son Bruce a few days this week. C. E. Blackorby left Thursday morning for the Twin Cities on business. PICTON NEWS Hortense Bower has been on the sick list the past week. Ed Lentz and sister, Miss Emma spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Marschner. Miss Blanche Jarvis is sick with inflammatory rheumatism. Those who attended the Grange dance report a good time. Even though a number of the boys had the lights removed from their cars, also the gasoline and one party had the tire taken from his car. They also report the Grange as taking in $50.00 for the dance and the Red Cross $30.00 for the supper and ice cream. Dr. Widemeyer was called to the Jarvis home on Monday to attend Lyle Jarvis who is very sick with scarletina. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McMaster were visitors Sunday evening at the Wm. White home. Mrs. Fred Kellogg and Mrs. F. E. Wilkinson of Hansboro visited last Thursday with Mrs. H. Hoerer and also attended Red Cross at Mrs. Hugo Gailfus. Miss Elizabeth Torger attended the teachers meeting at Bisbee. Those who attended church on Sunday enjoyed the Mother's Day program given by the Picton Sunday School also by the Hansboro choir. Rev. Old announced that next Sunday there would be a Sunday School Institute held in the Picton School and there would also be present some good speakers and singers. Everyone is invited to make a special effort to attend. Miss White of Caledonia, Michigan, arrived here on Saturday and will visit for some time at the home of her brother Wm. White. STATE NEWS IN BRIEF Hillsboro - The Hillsboro Boy Scouts subscribed over $1,300 in Liberty Bonds and War Savings certificates. Dawson - Dawson subscribed 51 percent more Liberty bonds of the third issue than the government called for. Crosby - W. H. Ware, former owner and editor of the Crosby Review is dead after nearly three years invalidism. Cooperstown - The Farmers and Merchants State Bank is the name of the new financial institution to be launched here. Minot - James Quitt, who entered a plea of guilty to grand larceny in a Burke County justice court was sentenced to two and one-half years in the state penitentiary by Judge K. E. Leighton. Valley City - Colonel Frank White, governor of North Dakota for two terms has arrived in France, to take his place among the allied officers. News of Colonel White's arrival has reached here. Tolley - A series of storms swept this section destroying several barns and small buildings. No one was hurt. An automobile party near Mohall was compelled to abandon the machine and lie in the road until the storm passed. Bismarck - The state tax commission is cooperating with Francis P. Garvau, director of the Bureau of Investigation, Alien Property Custodian, Washington, in a hunt for enemy money or property in North Dakota. Towner - George Kime, a pioneer of McHenry County and for 21 years a county justice of the peace, died here after a short illness. It is reported that Judge Kime, as he was familiarly called tried over 1,000 justice court cases. Devils Lake - Two hundred and fifty or more farm boys from Ramsey, Nelson, Benson and Towner Counties will join in an encampment on the Rock Island military reserve, adjoining the Devils Lake Chautauqua grounds the first week in July. Grafton - Ralph Givens for 11 years in charge of the mechanical department of the Grafton News and Times has left for Camp Dodge. Ralph is the fourth member of the family now in the army as three of his brothers have been in Europe for some time. Jamestown - The Northern Pacific Railway Company encourages the planting of war gardens again this spring, the same as last year and has given many patches of land along the right-of-way for the use of employees who desire to put in and cultivate gardens. Upham - Ed Urban, 33 years of age, a prominent and prosperous farmer living about 12 miles west of this place, committed suicide by the use of a shotgun. The act was done during a fit of despondency over continued illness, as he had been unwell for five years or more. Devils Lake - In a decision handed down District Judge C. W. Buttz upholds the right of school officials to enforce the vaccination law. The decision was in a case brought against the Devils Lake Board of Education by Dr. W. F. Rhea, seeking to compel the board to admit his son to school without vaccination. Minot - The Girls' Military Squad will erect a white marble monument in Riverside Park in memory of Minot's heroes in the great war. So far there have been seven Minot boys killed in action and three died of disease. The monument will be dedicated with appropriate services on Memorial Day, May 30. Minot - Arthur Buck, who pleaded guilty to killing Patrolman Pat Devaney and Special Officer Kersey Cowin here on the night of April 26, was sentenced to life imprisonment. Buck and three other men were stealing an automobile when the police found them. The shooting followed. Heaton - Heaton has given up all its unmarried men of draft age to the defense of the Stars and Stripes. Fourteen of the boys in the service were employed in town, the remainder coming from the country adjacent. This loss of every young man in a village of 200 is sorely felt. Portland - Prof. S. W. Siljan of the Portland public schools has enlisted in the hospital reserve corps and already left for camp. Lawton - Lawton will observe Memorial Day with the unveiling and dedication of a service flag to the boys from Lawton now in the army. Park River - Roger Allin, former governor of North Dakota and Miss Anna McKenzie of Flushing, Michigan were married here recently. Mr. Allin was governor in 1895 and 1896. Leonard - "Shad" Seger, Leonard pioneer took his own life when he hung himself in the basement of his new home. Despondency is given as the reason for the suicide. Bismarck - The Bismarck Elks will conduct a flag service on May 16, when they will float the Stars and Stripes from a 150-foot masthead which will be erected at the state capitol. Gwinner - The electric light plant here is to be housed in a new building this summer. Street lights have been discontinued owing to a disagreement between the city dads and the company. Belfield - Andrew A. Miller arrested several weeks ago on complaint of Ed Josucks, charging the illegal killing of cattle and acquitted in Justice Kenmark's court at Medora, has been rearrested on a similar charge. Ellendale - Carl Weis, Jr. and John Miller were seriously injured when an oxygen container with which they were working exploded. Mr. Weis lost his right leg and Mr. Miller sustained a broken leg. The men were taken to a hospital at Aberdeen for treatment. Snowden - Leo Biladeau of Bainville tried to board a freight train near here when he slipped and fell with the result that both legs were cut off. He lay beside the track for several hours before he was picked up by a crew from a passing train. He died before reaching the Williston hospital. Crosby - One of the most disastrous fires in the history of Crosby destroyed the building occupied by the Crosby Light and Power Company and the Crosby Auto Company, consumed 18 automobiles, wrecked the light plant and left the village in darkness. The Home Guard was at once called into action to patrol the city at night until the light system can be restored. Bismarck - Calling attention to the fact that a coal shortage next winter is inevitable and that unless the lignite mines of North Dakota are enabled to maintain their production to full capacity throughout the summer months, not only Minnesota and South Dakota may repeat their unpleasant experience of last winter but that the fuel famine may extend to North Dakota, the state railway commission and the state council of defense with the collaboration of the Bismarck Commercial Club have addressed to every commercial organization in Minnesota and South Dakota letters calling attention to the importance of stocking up with coal now. Napoleon - Deputy U. S. Marshall Scott of Ellendale was called to Napoleon to arrest Claus Schuchard, charged with making threats against the life of President Wilson. Schuchard was arraigned before U. S. Commissioner George A. Bryant who bound him over to the next federal grand jury. A peculiar fact in connection with the case is that the accused, who makes no defense of denials, it is said, served as a member of the last federal grand jury in February and helped indict others for the crime of which he now stands accused. HANSBORO SCHOOL NOTES Four minute speeches were given in the high school room Friday afternoon. The fifth and sixth grades were present. Two members of the sixth grade, Celia Olson and Arthur Wilson took part in the contest much to their credit. Mr. Tribble and Mr. Murdick acted as judges. The certificate of award was given to Hazel Landru. The following are the names of the contestants: Celia Olson, Arthur Wilson, Hazel Landru, Ellen Knight, Vera Walker. About seventy-five packages of seeds were distributed among the various rooms last Tuesday. The primary room celebrated Mother's Day last Friday by giving this program in their honor after which a demonstration of their work was given. Welcome - Ruby Johnson Opening Speech - Lula Poyzer Rec. What Mother Does For Me - Ruth Olson Talk Celebrating Mother's Day - Nora Lawler Song - Mother - Second Grade Rec. The Baby Creed - Grace Blackorby Dia. Grown-Up-Land - Frankie Walker and Olga Miller Mother (An Acrosbie) Dramatization - "Three Bears" Flag Song Rec. Good Manners - George, Hughie, Earl Price Only One Mother Rec. Dollies Lesson - Lois Strawn Rec. A Soldier Song - Going Over Rec. The Gallant Gentlemen - Nora Lawler Song - My Papa's All Dressed Up Today Rec. A Fellow's Mother - Johnnie Wilson Rec. The Family - Oliver Henry, Lois Dia. America for Me A Little Boys Troubles - George Lawrence Prayer for Soldiers and Sailors Little Shadow - Second Grade Song - America Flag Salute Good Night The following people attended the program: F. H. Murdick, Mabel brown, Susann Brown, Lillian Walker, Mrs. Geo. Walker, Mrs. J. H. Poyzer, Mrs. D. A. Blackburn, Mrs. C. Lawrence, Mrs. J. R. Blackorby, Mrs. A. Blackorby, Mrs. C. A. Paetow, Mrs. C. E. Blackorby, Mrs. A. S. Peckham, Mrs. Lawler, C. A. Tribble Robert Smith started school Monday in the sixth grade. We now have no less than three Roberts in one grade. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Mrs. Carnahan was a passenger to Devils Lake and return Friday. The Andrew Foley family autoed to Rolla Sunday where they visited with relatives. Miss Wagren is assisting with the housework of the N. W. Hawkinson home. Clarence Henkle and sister Edith were Cando visitors in our village Sunday. Lois Schaffer is helping in the Richard Graham household where Mr. Graham is reported as very poorly. Percy Dodge is the latest addition to our popular band, attending Tuesday practice for the first time with a new trombone. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Beeghly went to Devils Lake Friday where the latter had some dental work done. They returned Saturday. The L. P. and W. P. McAneney families of Hansboro and Egeland respectively visited at the Blaine McAneney home here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Latham and Mr. and Mrs. Wildish departed Tuesday for Fargo for a visit with Elma and Irvin Latham who are attending business school there. A lively bunch of young folks enjoyed the hospitality of the Jno. Lindsay home, for a few hours after church services, Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Coy Eller and Millard Wetzel departed for Devils Lake Tuesday where they had their auto repaired. They returned Friday. Beatrice and Frank Elsberry and Wm. Wagner autoed to Tolna Saturday, visiting with Lela Briggs and also attending the dance at that place. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Elsberry, Mark Groves, Mrs. Lamont, Misses Smoot and Virgil attended the "Birth of A Nation" given at Crocus Sunday. Flossie Rice who is assisting her mother as housekeeper on the Alex Currie farm east of Cando came up Saturday for a visit with her sister Mrs. Ben Robinson. Blaine McAneney was sufficiently recovered to leave the hospital Monday of last week arriving here that evening with Mrs. McAneney who went down Saturday to accompany him home. Cleo Barker was a weekend guest at her parents home here arriving in time to attend the farewell reception Thursday. Miss Mills was one of our out of town teachers who were present. J. T. Fike, Roy Santman, Carl Whiting, Earl McCord and Will Yeager were Rock Lake representatives in Cando Tuesday of last week where the two latter drafted boys went down to undergo medical examinations previous to their departure the following Friday. Aletha Weeden who teaches at the consolidated school near Calvin was a weekend visitor at the T. M. Elsberry home. Miss Weeden attended the Mother's Day program rendered here Sunday evening being one of those who so ably assisted with the music. LOCAL NEWS Miss Risch and Miss Rimel spent Saturday and Sunday at Rock Lake. Mrs. A. C. Anderson and little daughter returned home Saturday evening. The Mother's Day program rendered at the school Friday afternoon was reported as being very good and heartily enjoyed by all present. Word has been received that Jno. Lawler and Claire Wilson have sailed for France. Elmer Barker has a new Dodge. Ole Peterson purchased Elmer Barker's Ford. Robt. Lloyd sold his car to a party at Rock Lake. H. L. Tassa returned Tuesday from a trip to Minnesota. Jas. Dunphy and wife of Rolla were callers in town Sunday. Harry Tribble is assisting with the work at the Wm. White farm. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Johnstone visited at Sarles from Sunday until Tuesday. Hugh Lymburn took Wm. Williams to Cartwright Saturday to see a doctor. Mrs. G. A. Olson returned home Tuesday evening from a trip to Grand Forks. Carl and Ralph Olson autoed to Starkweather Sunday returning Monday. John Walker and Ruth Disher autoed to Rock Lake Wednesday afternoon. John and Lillie Walker, Clifford Blackburn and Ruth Disher autoed to Cartwright Monday night. R. E. McNurlin is making a garden this week on the vacant lot east of the garage. J. D. Leftwich is the possessor of a new Overland car purchased from Mr. Wampler of Egeland. Geo. McLean of Sarles visited the McLean boys Monday returning to Sarles in the evening. Wm. Wilson was a passenger to Devils Lake Saturday and drove his car back in the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Hacket of Sarles visited the Johnstone home Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Disher and son and Ethel Lawler were guests at the Tribble home Sunday evening for supper. May 24, 1918 NOTICE OF MILITARY REGISTRATION All male persons, citizens of the United States and all male persons residing in the United States who have since the 5th day of June, 1917 and on or before the day set for registration by the President's proclamation attained the age of 21 years must register. The only exceptions are persons in the military or naval service of the United States which includes all officers and enlisted men of the Regular Army, the Navy, the Marine Corps and the National Guard and Naval Militia, which in the service of the United States and officers in the Officers' Reserve Corps and enlisted men in the Enlisted Reserve Corps while in active service. Persons not subject to registration on account of being in the Military of Naval service of the United States become subjects to registration and are requested to register immediately upon leaving such military or naval service. An alien who enters the United States for the first time after the date set for registration by the President is not subject to registration unless he declares his intentions to become a citizen of the United States. Citizens of the United States or persons who have declared their intentions to become citizens of the United States who do not register on account of absence from the territorial limits of the United States are required to register within five days after their return to the United States. The places of registration in Towner County are: At the office of the local board in the courthouse in Cando. At the Towner County bank in Perth; Anton Landmark, registrar. At the post office in Rock Lake, Oscar Moore, registrar. Local board for Towner County F. F. Vaughan, Clerk James Taylor, Chairman OBITUARY A. C. Anderson of Hansboro who died in a hospital in Devils Lake on Sunday, April 21, 1918, from blood poisoning, was born in Denmark on January 4, 1862. He was married three times. His first wife was a Miss Clark by whom he had one daughter, who is married and resides in Montana. He married his second wife in Indiana about 1905 and was married to Mrs. Myrtle Anderson, April 2, 1914. Of this union two children have been born, Mildred Gladys, aged three and Ruth Eleanor, aged one year eleven months. The deceased has resided in North Dakota sine 1901. For a few months he made his home near St. John then moved to Mount Pleasant Township, Rolette County and had charge of the W. N. Steele farm. In 1907 he moved to a farm near Hansboro. At the time of his death he was the owner of four quarters of good land, with only a small encumbrance. He was an intelligent up-to-date farmer and successful in all his undertakings. The body was brought to Hansboro on Monday, April 22, and was taken to the home of a friend by the recommendation of the physician. Mrs. Anderson being in a critical condition. The funeral was held on Thursday, April 25. The services were held in the Methodist Church of Hansboro. Rev. A. C. Amundsen of Rolla officiating. Rolla Lodge No. 91, I. O. O. F. had charge of the funeral and conducted the ritualistic rites of the order at the close of the religious services. About twenty members of the Rolla lodge were in attendance. The deceased is survived by his wife and three children; three step children and one brother and two sisters. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Mrs. Frank Barker returned home Wednesday. Bessie Hronesh was a Sunday and Monday guest of Vera Young. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gall, Jack Gall and Wm. Scorgie autoed to Cando Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Blaine McAneney drove to Hansboro, Thursday for a visit returning Friday. J. S. Conyers and A. H. Riggs were Candoites who visited in our village Thursday. Messrs. Barry and Dickerson were Rock Lake attendants at the Picton Sunday School Institute held last Sunday. The final debate between the Egeland and Courtenay High School teams, held at Grand Forks last Friday was won by Egeland this giving them the State Championship. This certainly speaks well for the ability of our youthful neighbor orators and we wish to add our congratulations to the many already extended. Coleman Barry and Henry Nass of Inkster were recently guests at home of their uncle M. C. Barry of our village. They departed this week expecting to enlist in a short time in the U. S. Signal Corps at St. Louis. Mesdames Spencer and Earl, mother and sister-in-law of Mrs. Roy Lean are guests at the latter's home. Quite a representation from Rock Lake attended the dance at Cando Friday night. News was received here of the arrival last week of another little son at the C. D. Gambriel home at Finley this state. The recent rains of Saturday and Monday are surely appreciated by all and will prove a great factor in helping win the war. We neglected to mention the removal some two weeks ago of the Tom Wiley family to Wales, where Mr. Wiley has charge of an elevator. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Latham and Mr. and Mrs. M. Wildish returned on Saturday from their auto trip to Fargo where they visited Edna and Irvin. The treacherous sidewalk bordering the east side of the Young property has recently been repaired much to the relief of those who pass thereby. Mrs. Harvey Morris and children arrived from Cando Friday. Mr. Morris has them now comfortably domiciled in the Deardorff cottage on the lake bank. W. C. Lindsay (better known as Claude) arrived on Thursday for a visit with home folks previous to his answering the draft call on the twenty-fifth. A telegram was received here, Tuesday, stating that "Uncle" Glanders and Russell Kennedy had just arrived in France and will receive their training "over there". Edith and Chas. Smoot, Haze and Claude Lindsay and father and little Fern Yeager were dinner guests at the Fred Lindsay home Sunday. The basket social given at the Brunemeyer school house, last Friday was a splendid success, netting some $80. We understand half was donated to the Red Cross. W. T. Mosely was up from the county seat Wednesday shaking hands with his friends here and also doing a little political canvassing. Mr. Mosely is Republican aspirant for State's Attorney. A wedding was solemnized at Brumbaugh last Sunday by Rev. Hoffman the contracting parties being Mrs. Alice Beeghly Sebring and Edward Woodard with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Beeghly as best man and bridesmaid. The newlyweds departed Monday for Iowa where they will make their future home. Mr. and Mrs. Ader Eller on Monday opened up a restaurant in the former W. P. Mills restaurant building as our community has been without such an establishment for about a year, the above will doubtless prove a convenience to the public and here's wishing the Ellers a goodly share of the patronage. PICTON NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Clatterbuck visited Sunday with Mrs. Clatterbuck's mother, Mrs. Alice Bower. Harry Tribble was an over Sunday visitor with home folks. Those who have been on the sick list the past few days are Mrs. Alice Bower, Edna Hoerer, Mrs. Arthur Galloway and Frankie McDougall. Elmer Clatterbuck is the owner of a Buick Roadster. The illustrated lecture showing ruined churches of France to have been delivered in the school Tuesday evening by Rev. Thos. Old had to be postponed on account of the rain. On account of the heavy rain Saturday evening the Sunday School Institute was rather a disappointment. However, those present enjoyed talks by the following speakers, M. C. Barry and Prof. Dickerson of Rock Lake and Rev. Old and Grandpa Wilson of Hansboro. Miss Mamie Sorenson visited school on Monday and was also a guest of Mrs. E. E. McDougall. Next Sunday there will be no Sunday School or church services at the school house as a number from here plan on attending the County Sunday School Convention at Brumbaugh. The Red Cross met at the home of Mrs. H. Hoerer Thursday last, it was also in the form of a farewell party in honor of Mrs. F. E. Wilkinson of Hansboro who will soon leave for her new home at Orr, where Mr. Wilkinson has been for some time. The Red Cross Drive this week started on Monday with a Loyal American parade, which proved quite a success, consisting of the school children, decorated autos and vehicles. Immediately following the parade, F. C. Robinson of Cando rendered a very interesting talk on Red Cross work. In the evening Rev. Old gave an illustrated lecture on the ruined churches of France and Lentz Bros. furnished two reel pictures, both of which were very much enjoyed by those present. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS SIFTINGS Manfred - Yeggs secured $25 worth of postage stamps and a little small change when they robbed the post office here. Lisbon - Miss Helma Erickson was injured when the automobile in which she was riding turned over. The strong top of the machine saved the other six girls in the car. Hannaford - Two members of the local home guard will patrol the streets of the village each night during the summer. Particular attention is to be paid to protecting grain elevators from incendiaries. Bismarck - James Quitt, sentenced at Minot to 2 1/2 years imprisonment, was brought here to begin his sentence. The charge was stealing wheat from granaries and also with stealing an automobile used in moving the wheat. Fargo - Harry Shirley of this city while returning from a dance at Baker, seven miles from Barnesville, was thrown from an automobile and rendered unconscious. At a Fargo hospital it is stated that an injury to his spine has resulted rendering him unable to talk, walk or hear. Fargo - For selling flour without substitutes, as required by the federal food regulations and in larger quantities than the regulations allow, the license of the Atlantic Elevator Company's elevator at Gardina, North Dakota has been revoked by Federal Food Administrator Hoover, it is announced here. Bismarck - The North Dakota Council of Defense has ordered the Beach State Bank of Beach to appear before it and answer to complaint that it foreclosed on a chattel mortgage given by Adam Faris, a soldier of the United States Army stationed in France in violation of the state law providing for a moratorium on debts of soldiers. Fargo - Private Edgar Roy Chandler, son of Mrs. A. P. Chandler, the first Fargo boy to lose his life in action was killed in France, May 9, according to a telegram received here from the war department. Chandler, who was 23 years old, was a student of the State Agricultural College and a member of the cadets when he enlisted last July. His father is a Red River Valley pioneer. Fargo - Rev. N. P. Junker, taken into custody by a United States Marshall at Anamoose, North Dakota upon a warrant issued for failure to register as an enemy alien has been released from the Cass County jail where he had been held since March 2. The Department of Justice in ordering his release did so on his condition that he proceed to New Mellary Abbey and remain there for the duration of the war. New England - Missing from home for two days the bodies of Nick Nahn, aged 10 and Ludwig Hahn, aged 13, were discovered in an abandoned coal mine north of New England after a posse of sixty automobiles had scoured to countryside for hours. The old mine pit was filled with water. It is presumed that the boys while playing about the mouth of the abandoned shaft fell in and it is possible that one of the lads lost his life in an attempt to save the other. Reeder - George Francis Rose of Desart, who was one of the members of Slope County's contingent which left Bowman for Camp Dodge on Easter, died at that cantonment of pneumonia. The Reeder Home Guards escorted the remains to New England where interment took place. Hillsboro - The brickyards Hillsboro were raided and a large assortment of pipes, brass fittings and other articles taken. Fessenden - H. J. Beiseker, a carpenter, was killed when he was thrown from a buggy in an automobile accident, his head hitting a concrete curb. Jamestown - John Pearson, 78, for twenty-eight years a resident of Jamestown died here. Since receiving injuries last January in a fall, his health has been falling constantly. Fargo - Fargo lost another of its pioneer residents in the death of Robert McCulloch, 58, pioneer lumber dealer. Mr. McCulloch was a member of the W. H. White and McCulloch Lumber Company of Fargo. Stone - Mrs. Val Helbling of Stone, 26 years old, met with a tragic death when she fell into a well and was drowned. Her body was recovered a few minutes after but life was extinct when she was taken from the well. New England - Southwestern North Dakota last year sustained heavy losses from the grasshopper pest. At a meeting here recently steps were taken to maintain a poison campaign countywide in its nature and the same kind of a fight will be made by other counties in the district. Fargo - A large barn, including a quantity of hay, 20 horses and two cows, was burned in an early morning fire on a farm owned by J. P. Finch, Fargo, located five miles from Finley in Steele County, according to word reaching Fargo yesterday. The loss is approximately $10,000. Ray - Arthur Stevens of Epping, who enlisted in the aerial service of the Army and went into training at San Antonio, Texas, in August of last year and left overseas in December with the 637th Aerial Supply Squadron, died from scarlet fever, according to word reaching his parents. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Stevens. Memorial services were held in honor of the young man at the Stevens' home. Groton - Persons are warned to be on the lookout for a confidence man who is operating among the farmers of this section of the state. It is stated that the party, who claims to be a government foods inspector, secures accommodations at a farmer's house and then if it is found that what he calls the food regulations are not being lived up to, arrest is threatened. It has always been possible, however, for the arrest to be avoided by the payment of $25 "fine". Bismarck - Seventy thousand questionnaires returned to the office of the U. S. Farm Help Specialist John B. Brown, representing 70 percent of the farms of North Dakota show an increase of approximately 10 percent over the wheat acreage of 1917. On the basis of the bumper 159,000,000 wheat crop of 1915, this would mean an addition of 15,900,000 bushels of wheat and an increased money value of approximately $30,000,000. A forty percent increase in rye acreage is shown, while there is a slight decrease in flax. Fargo - Numerous cities in the state held celebrations in honor of Norway's independence but the old spirit of the day was set aside in favor of Americanism. The principal celebrations were held at Grand Forks, Minot, Devils Lake and Valley City. In many rural communities where the Norse people dominate, local celebrations were held, but the spirit of Americanism is always shown. Stanton - A Red Cross basket sale conducted by the Stanton home guard netted between $400 and $500 for the fund. Baskets sold as high as $18 and averaged $14 or better. LOCAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. R. S. McNurlin and little son were Devils Lake callers Wednesday. Claire Wills made a business trip to Grand Forks going down to see about enlistment in the Navy. Several of the store windows were very appropriately decorated this week for the Red Cross drive. The Red Cross meets this week at the home of Mrs. L. P. McAneney and next week they meet at the home of Mrs. D. B. McDonald. The heavy rainfall on Tuesday will undoubtedly be a great benefit to the crops with the aid of some warm days. C. Conroy of Sarles was a business caller in our village Friday afternoon. D. B. McDonald left Monday on a business trip to Grand Forks. Mrs. Epstein and son Michael of Sarles were callers in town Monday. Vic Rasmussen traveling salesman of Grand Forks was calling on our business men Monday evening. Wm. Williams left the first of the week for Devils Lake to consult a doctor. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Anderson autoed to Devils Lake Sunday returning home Wednesday evening. Annetta Schwartz was taken to Devils Lake where she underwent an operation for appendicitis the first of the week. At this writing she is reported as doing nicely. John Reese of Cando was a Hansboro caller Monday. H. L. Landru sold his car recently to Gus Olson. Mr. Chas. Brown is reported on the sick list. Grandpa Wilson is reported on the sick list. Ruth Lawler is recovering from a slight attack of pneumonia. D. A. Blackburn is expected to return home this week. Mabel Declusion is assisting at the post office store this week. Miss Mamie Sorenson is a visitor in our village this week. Mr. Van Dyne was a business visitor in Hansboro Friday evening. Fred Buchholz has purchased a Buick car from B. L. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. John Long have recently moved into the Lichty property. Everett Lawler has traded his Chevrolet in on a Buick to L. P. McAneney. Lois Strawn has been absent from school the past week on account of sickness. Mrs. C. E. Blackorby is assisting in the State Bank during D. B. McDonald's absence. Mr. McFarland and Miss Hampden of Cartwright spent a few days at the McLean home last week. Frank Grimes and Bert Thomas were Cartwright visitor Monday evening. The Murdick pump engine ran away and if it hadn't been stopped, the coulee would be running now. Mr. and Mrs. N. Cooper who were guests at the D. B. McDonald home returned to Fargo Monday morning. G. H. McLean of Sarles visited his son on Monday. He was accompanied home by Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McLean and daughter in the evening. G. J. Clifford, Mr. Dryder and McCanna of St. John were Hansboro visitors Tuesday evening after running out of gas with one car and running the wheel off another and finally ending the journey with a team. John Walker took them home in his car. Mrs. Margaret Brown returned Friday from Verdon, Manitoba, where she had been to attend the marriage of her son, Francis Brown to Miss Mary Olive Walker which took place Tuesday, May 14 at the English Church at that place. Francis is well known here as this was his home for several years. The News join his many friends in extending he and his wife hearty congratulations. Mrs. Howard of Rock Lake was in Hansboro Tuesday and Wednesday with a fine display of millinery. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted and extend their sympathy in the late loss of a husband and father. Mrs. Myrtle Anderson and children May 31, 1918 SOLDIERS AND SAILORS AND THEIR FAMILIES Congress passed an Act on March 8 known as the Civil Relief Act. Below is given a brief outline of the provisions of the Soldiers and Sailors Act. This act aims to protect soldiers and sailors from undue hardship due to their inability to bring or defend lawsuits and attend to their business obligations or property rights during their absence in military service. "A soldier or sailor may owe money on a note. Or he may have bought or leased land or tools or furniture on which an installment is yet due. Or he may have mortgaged his home and be liable to foreclosure for nonpayment. Or he may have started a homestead or mining claim and be unable to continue the necessary occupation in the required period of time. Or he may have carried life insurance for several years and now be unable to keep up the premium payments. Or he may have a money claim against someone and during his absence the lapse of time may raise a legal bar against suing for it when he returns. Or he may be sued on some claim during his absence and be unable to defend the suit effectively while absent. "In these and other ways he may suffer undue hardship. The object of the act is to give relief from such hardships." This law will be rigidly enforced. Please report all violations. This law sill be printed in small booklet for all soldiers and sailors families. Town chairmen will be given sufficient copies for distribution. Theodore Sharpe, Chairman, Towner County Council of Defense ROCK LAKE RIPPLES The Art Booth residence has been transformed by a fresh coat of paint. Mrs. Jake Cherry is visiting at her parent's home in Medicine Hat, Canada. Oswald Kruisk and Chas. Smoot autoed to Calvin Thursday. Senator Gibbens was a caller in our village Friday. Louis Stout was a Hansboro visitor Wednesday of last week. Miss Hazel Lindsay and brother Claude were dinner guests at the Glen Latham home Thursday. A very noticeable improvement was made last Friday by the leveling off of the lawn surrounding our church edifice. Hazel Lindsay was a passenger to Devils Lake Wednesday. Mesdames Spencer and Earl who have been visiting at the A. L. Lean home took their departure Friday. Misses Mildred and Kathleen Elsberry went to Devils Lake Wednesday to have dental work done. A Red Cross meeting and supper was held at Crocus Tuesday evening which was largely attended. A sister of Mrs. Art Rimel arrived recently and is visiting at the Rimel home. Irvin and Elma Latham returned on Tuesday from their studies at Fargo for a summer vacation at home. Mike Bozyk, foreman of the Forrest farm, departed on Wednesday for Canada, having been called there by the serious illness of his brother. Mrs. Thos. Shepherd of Cando and Mrs. Lincoln Siebert of Williston, arrived Monday and are guests at the home of their sister Mrs. A. L. Kendig. Miss Gladys Simar went to Cando Friday to spend the weeks end with home folks but was unable to get back Sunday. Gladys Mateer assumed charge of her room until Miss Simar returned by train Monday evening. Lineman Rusk who is busily engaged in wiring numerous residences in our village for electric lights autoed to Cando Saturday afternoon to spend Sunday with his family. The Towner County Sunday School Convention held at Brumbaugh last Saturday and Sunday was well attended considering the condition of the roads, there being a large representation from Rock Lake. Despite the many enforced absentees an interesting program was rendered. A splendid dinner was served at the low charge of twenty-five cents a plate netting some $40.00 which was applied to the Red Cross funds. PICTON SCHOOL NOTES Pupils present for the month ending May 24th: Sylvia Allard, Blanche Allard, Ruth Gailfus, Dora Guilbert, Charlotte Orton, Freida Thuner, Elsie Thuner, Alice Maloney, Leo Allard, George Allard, Marie Allard, Avan Allard, Jean McDougall, Wayne Fernyhough, Bernette O'Donnell, Wayne O'Donnell, Goldia Hendrickson, Merrianna Turcotte, Margaret Turcotte, Ovilla Turcotte, Helen Sommerson, Edna Sommerson, Dulcie Gailfus, Vivian Gailfus, Alma Guilbert Pupils who have joined the Junior Red Cross: Anna McMaster, Ethel McMaster, Merle McMaster, Harold McMaster, Ruth Gailfus, Vivian Gailfus, Charlotte Orton, Florence Fernyhough, Alice Maloney, Warren Maloney, Elsie Thuner, Freida Thuner, Alice O'Donnell, Bernetta O'Donnell, Lauretta O'Donnell, Jean McDougall, Jessie McDougall, Mamie Hendrickson, Goldia Hendrickson, Frederick Underwood, Floyd Underwood, Elinor Sommerson, Jack Sommerson, Edna Sommerson, Helen Sommerson, Dora Guilbert, Louis Guilbert, Sylvia Allard, Rosina Allard, Blanche Allard, Avan Allard, Annie Hekelia, Stella Turcotte, Lyle Jarvis, Neta James, John Antilla, Nora Antilla, Yorris Antilla The Junior members have made the following things: fifty quilt blocks, eighteen washcloths, seventeen six-inch Belgian squares. The Junior Red Cross is in need of more worsted pieces for their quilts. Anyone having any worsted pieces on hand kindly give them to the boys or girls of this school. We will gladly accept any size you may have. We have decided to dispense with the warm noon lunches for a few months. STATE NEWS IN BRIEF Arthur - A Red Cross auction sale at Arthur, Cass County, brought in over $6,200. Burlington - The German-American Bank of Burlington has changed its name to American State Bank. Wahpeton - The choir in the Methodist Church raised $110 for the Red Cross by the presentation of "The Holy City". Grenora - George Kitchen, a former resident of Grenora, has been sentenced to five years at Fort Leavenworth for desertion. Bismarck - A. D. Gaines, Minneapolis, was called before the North Dakota State Committee of Defense here charged with not having sown to crop his 30,000 acre farm near Sanger. Bismarck - Dr. R. A. Beard, pastor of the First Congregational Church of Fargo will deliver the commencement address on the evening of June 6 to the graduating class of Bismarck High School when thirty-six graduates will receive diplomas. Bismarck - Idleness is a crime in North Dakota under an act adopted by the State Council for Defense yesterday and which became operative today. Every male between 18 and 50 years old must do at least fifty-four hours of work each week. Minot - Architect Ira L. Rush has been awarded the contract for plans and specifications for a school building which will be erected south of Plaza. It will be a five room building and with teacherage on the upper floor and will cost about $12,000. Fargo - Dr. Wm. N. Stearns of Fargo college will sail soon for France to enter Y. M. C. A. army work. Dr. Stearns has been ordered to report in Chicago early in June for induction into the service. L. B. Hanna, former governor of North Dakota, who enlisted recently for foreign service with the Red Cross, has arrived in France, he cabled yesterday. Fargo - Farmers of this state are asked to make known as soon as possible to the county agent or to the government labor office here the amount of help that will be needed during the haying, harvesting and threshing, according to William English, the government local examiner. The government will establish branch offices at Bismarck, Grand Forks and Minot. Grand Forks - According to reports received here the 150 men who are in the selective service class will be sent to the University of North Dakota and will be given special training. This step was taken by the war department on the recommendation of a representative of the committee on education and special training of the department. Bismarck - Prospects for a bumper crop of wheat are better than they have been at any time in the last ten years. Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor Hagan advised the State Council of Defense in a formal report here. The spring wheat acreage now sown is 7,700,000 acres, an increase of 700,000 acres over 1917. The seeding is completed everywhere in the state and in most sections the wheat is already up. Hanover - Rushing to the assistance of her little daughter, who screamed for help, Mrs. Ferdinand Mathias, wife of Rev. Mathias, grabbed the oil stove, which had caught fire, only to be caught in the burst of flames which followed its explosion. She rushed to a barrel of water and thrust her head into it. She was found in this position by her husband and neighbors, death having quickly followed the explosion. She was 36 years old and the mother of five children. The home was burned to the ground. New England - A new 200 barrel flour mill fully equipped to manufacture high patent flour and a big new electric lighting plant with power furnished by a 250 horsepower steam engine, will be built here during the summer by local business men incorporated under the name of the Aaby Light and Power Co. Grand Forks - The final debate of the state high school debating league held here, was won by Egeland, taking the negative of the mail-order houses being detrimental to the best interests of the state. The affirmative was upheld by Courtenay. Neward - The opera house here was destroyed by fire. Williston - There will be 28 members of the graduating class in the Williston high school next month. Dunn Center - C. H. Gutmann, auditor of Dunn County has resigned to become affiliated with the State Land Department at Bismarck. Langdon - The class of 1918 is the largest in the history of the high school, consisting of five young men and sixteen young women. Fargo - John G. Pfeffer, senior member of the law firm of Pfeffer & Pfeffer, has been appointed United States commissioner by Judge Charles F. Amidon. Minot - The sheriff and the states attorney made a raid on the farm of Fred Her near this city and seized 115 plats of liquor. No arrests have been made as yet. Grand Forks - Few men of military age are left in Grand Forks and those that are there are now making arrangements to get into the service as soon as possible. Minot - The Sons and Daughters of Norway of Minot realized $275.50 for the Red Cross by their celebration of the 17th of May, at which Hon. Sever Serumgard of Devils Lake spoke. Dunseith - The Turtle Mountain department store was struck by lightning and completely destroyed by fire. Very little was saved and the lose is estimated at between $15,000 and $20,000. Hankinson - Every household is Hankinson has to make its own bread now. The only baker has closed his café and bakery for the duration of the war and enlisted in the navy. He is Charles Leroy Northrup. Minot - Grace Berkelo, 3-year-old daughter of a Minot hotel keeper, died of convulsions shortly after eating some candy which had been purchased at a local store. Physicians are of the opinion that the candy was poisoned. Fargo - J. W. Brinton of St. Paul, general manager of the Consumers United Stores Company, a Nonpartisan league enterprise, was enterprise, was placed under arrest here by United States Marshall Dayle charged with violation of the espionage act. Jamestown - Four sons in the service of the United States is the high tide of patriotism to which Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Hobart have been brought through the enlistment of their son, Clifford, who left home Saturday to enter the army. Grand Forks - At the state high school conference here President T. F. Kane of the university made a loyalty address in which he flayed the I. W. W. as a menace to the state. State Superintendent N. C. McDonald spoke on "A training Course in High Schools for Rural Teachers". Fargo - Adjudged guilty of selling flour without substitutes and of making bread and bakery products without the necessary amount of substitute. Gram Brothers, bakers of Minot will donate $200 to the Minot chapter of the Red Cross. The baker will be permitted to continue business only by reporting daily to a guardian to be named by the federal food administrator. Bismarck - Stating that he had overlooked the fact that her husband was in the National Army when he foreclosed a mortgage on the furnishings of a rooming house which Mrs. Henry Rademacher was running at Dickinson. Sylvane M. Ferris, president of the Dakota National Bank of Dickinson and chairman of the Stark County Red Cross chapter, appearing before the council of defense this afternoon agreed to restore the goods which are still in the bank's possession on any terms decreed by the defense council. Jamestown - The funeral of Mrs. R. M. Poindexter, which was held here was attended by one son who is a member of the United States Navy and another who is a soldier with an aero squadron. The former, Harlan, came from an Atlantic coast point to attend the funeral and the latter, David, journeyed from the Texas training camp. LOCAL NEWS D. A. Blackburn returned home Monday night. B. L. Thomas was a business visitor in Cartwright Monday. G. A. Olson was a Grand Forks visitor the first of the week. C. E. Blackorby was a business visitor to Devils Lake Monday. Ernest Garber of Elsberry was a visitor in our town the first of the week. Jas. O'Laughlin and son of Williston are here looking after land interests. The Red Cross is being entertained this week at the home of Mrs. D. B. McDonald. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Leftwich visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Cowan near Rolla Sunday. Herbert Armour of Elsberry was a caller in town Monday evening. Miss Julia Martin left the first of the week for a visit with her parents at Dunseith. D. A. Wampler of Crocus was a caller at the Gray farm home Tuesday. C. E. Blackorby was a business visitor to Perth Tuesday. Sheriff James Taylor of Cando was a business caller in our village Tuesday. Our village is the possessor of a fine new flag, which may be seen on a nice day floating from the flag pole. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wiseman of Cartwright were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Lawler for supper Monday. Tuesday afternoon a number of the Royal Neighbors gave Mrs. F. Wilkinson a pleasant surprise. The occasion being a farewell for her. Mrs. Wilkinson expects to leave in a short time for Orr to join her husband, who has been in charge of an elevator at that place for some time past. A very pleasant time is reported by those present. The lodge presented Mrs. Wilkinson with a set of spoons and a cold meat fork. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Anderson autoed to Rolla Sunday and spent the day at the home of Mrs. Anderson's parents. On the return trip they were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Anderson who visited with them until Monday evening. Three more of our boys have volunteered their service to Uncle Sam. Claire Wills, Geo. Williams and Clarcey Murphy who left Tuesday morning for Grand Forks to enlist in the Navy. Monday evening a large crowd gathered at Grimes hall where a very pleasant evening was spent with those boys as guests of honor. During the evening a very interesting program was rendered consisting of vocal and instrumental selections and selections by the orchestra. After the program, games were played and lunch served. The boys were presented with Comfort kits. Tuesday morning a large number of the friends gathered at the depot to wish the boys God speed. PICTON NEWS Dr. Miller of St. John was called to the Lewis Turcotte home to attend Mrs. Turcotte who has been dangerously ill. The Red Cross met at the home of Mrs. Walter Gailfus Thursday last. They will meet on Friday of this week with Mrs. Alice Bower. Mrs. Wm. White and children accompanied by her sister-in-law, Miss White, journeyed to Devils Lake Saturday where they will visit at the R. D. White home. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Clatterbuck, Mr. and Mrs. Max Bower and Mrs. Alice Bower and children went to Rolla Sunday to partake of the birthday dinner in honor of Miss Alice Glassford who was two years old. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Disher and Mr. and Mrs. Percy Cowan spent Sunday at home of Mrs. Disher's and Mrs. Cowan's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Agarand. Once again Picton Township has gone over the top in the Red Cross drive. Those who had planned on attending the Sunday School Convention at Brumbaugh had to remain at home on account of the heavy rains all week. Mrs. H. Hoerer and Master Floyd were callers at the Turcotte home Sunday evening. Saturday evening there were three cars stalled in the mud between the E. E. McDougall farm and Hansboro - rather a funny sight for people traveling with horses but not so funny for the drivers of the cars. June 7, 1918 PICTON NEWS Mrs. Will Glassford and little Miss Alice are spending the week at the home of Mrs. Glassford's mother, Mrs. Alice Bower. R. D. White of St. John was an over Sunday guest at the home of his brother Wm. White. Harry Tribble is helping Wm. White with the farm work. Louis Turcotte is now the owner of a new Overland. Mrs. Max Brower and Mrs. Andrew McMaster have been on the sick list the past week. H. Hoerer made a business trip to Cando Saturday last. R. D. And Wm. White were guests at dinner Sunday at the E. M. Fessenden home. W. G. and Albert Bower made a trip to Sarles Sunday. Lucy Wilkinson of Hansboro spent last week at the home of her aunt, Mrs. W. Gailfus. Last Tuesday night at a meeting of the Grange the Junior Red Cross served ice cream and cake. They took in $16.85 and felt well paid for their work. Wm. White made a trip to Devils Lake Monday. Next Sunday is Children's Day and a special program will be rendered by the Picton Sunday School at half past two. Everyone is invited to attend. R. J. Locklin, Mrs. Alice bower and Miss Hortense were guests Sunday evening at the H. Hoerer home. The following is a list of the money raised in Hansboro and neighboring townships during the second Red Cross Drive: Hansboro and Sidney Township, Wm. Wilson, Chairman - $1,233.00 Picton Township, Wm. White, Chairman - $317.00 Smith Township, Jas. Pettit, Chairman - $266.50 Dash Township, Wm. J. Cunningham, Chairman - $298.59 Total Subscribed - $2,115.00 Asked to Subscribe - $1,230.00 Oversubscribed - $885.00 Over 70 percent oversubscribed. Raised at supper dance, lecture, auction and picture show about $240.00. Mrs. Harry Owens and children left Tuesday morning for Devils Lake where they will remain for a while before going to Chicago. In the near future Miss Byrne and her music pupils will give a recital to which all their friends will be welcomed. Henry Wilberg returned from Nome the first of the week. O. O. Wehrly and family and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stahl, autoed to Perth Tuesday. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES W. P. Mills returned home Tuesday. Miss Ruth Mills arrived last week for a visit with home folks. Mrs. Carnahan went to Devils Lake and back Monday. Miss Simar is now rooming at the J. J. Lindsay residence. F. B. McAneney and wife returned home Monday. Miss Vera Henkel of Cando was a guest last week at the Mills home. Ernest Garber and Miss Simar autoed to Cando and returned Sunday evening. Mrs. W. P. Mills, son and daughters autoed to Cando for a visit with friends Sunday. A. H. Lean and daughter Helen drove up from Cando Thursday and visited at the Roy Lean home here. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jahnke and little daughter are visiting with "Charlies" parents at Glencoe, Montana. Tom Wildish and family and Harley Latham departed by auto for a visit with relatives in Michigan. Mesdames W. B. Elsberry and Jack Gall and daughters went to Devils Lake Monday returning the same day. Robt. Elsberry and family accompanied by Mrs. Fannie Elsberry and George Elsberry attended Memorial Day services at Rolla. Dave Haggar and sister Mrs. Solomon and children and Mrs. Will O'Brien and Mrs. Sibley autoed to Bisbee cemetery Memorial Day. Sheriff Taylor was a business caller in our village, Thursday Mrs. Taylor and children and Mrs. Salmons accompanied him for the ride. Miss Clara Berg arrived from her home in Minnesota Tuesday and is the guest of Mrs. Sibley. Miss Berg expects to soon begin employment in the N. W. Hawkinson household. Miss Addie Garrison of Michigan, came over Sunday from Sarles where she had been visiting to spend a few days with former friends here; before returning home. Miss Lottie Hindman has resumed her former place in the Hawkinson Department Store, taking the place of Miss Mina Lynn who expects to leave soon for Montana. Messrs. George, Art and Hugh Booth, Elmer Taylor and Master Alvin Booth composed a party who "went fishing" in Rock Lake, Canada, Sunday. They report good catches. Mesdames W. C. and T. M. Elsberry departed Tuesday for Grand Forks. The former went as a delegate to the State Sunday School Convention and the latter as delegate to the Rebekah conclave. As a result of the school election Tuesday, the Rock Lake school board is as follows: W. J. Lichty, 3 years; A. J. Burnett, 2 years; Geo. Petsinger, 2 years; Ole Oakland, 1 year; Mrs. Sibley, holding over for 1 year. Mrs. Fannie Elsberry entertained the following to supper on Memorial Day; Boyd Sampson and family and mother, Mrs. Coy and Mahlon Eller, Robt. Elsberry and family, Mrs. Currie and Miss Luckett. Mrs. Ed Shepherd, who has been visiting at the Kendig home, departed for her home at Cando the latter part of last week. Mrs. L. Seibert also a guest there, is now visiting her sister, Mrs. Fred Mellen at Sarles. The Sophomores of the Egeland High School rendered a very good farce here Saturday evening entitled "Billy's Bungalow" at which every attendant had a good humorous treat. Mr. Langley arrived in our village Friday to take up his duties at the First National Bank. Mrs. Langley and children will join him soon. The Langleys were former residents here and their many friends welcome their return. The baseball season was opened last Saturday with an interesting game between the Finn School nine and the Rock Lake Junior nine, in which the latter won. The Perth and Rock Lake nine crossed bats in two games Sunday afternoon and evening, Rock Lake winning the former and Perth the latter. Tuesday was a big day for our Egeland neighbors who fairly outdid themselves at their Red Cross Auction Sale. Our village band boys helped to furnish the music for the occasion and a goodly number from Rock Lake and vicinity attending the sale, program and dance. The receipts were $4,000.00 we understand. LOCAL NEWS D. A. Blackburn and family spent Sunday at Pilot Mound. Mrs. L. P. McAneney and little daughter visited at Egeland. O. O. Werhly and family are visiting at the W. H. Stahl home this week. There will be an eclipse of the sun on Saturday, June 8. Miss Bernice Elsberry stayed over until Monday visiting Alberta Weeden. Susie and Mabel Brown, Lynch Leftwich, Richard Converse and Alec Eckerdt autoed to Pilot Mound Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilson and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stahl, Mrs. F. J. Oliver and baby and Miss Freda Price were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Seeley on Decoration Day. L. P. McAneney went to Bismarck the first of the week on business. Ed. McNurlin went to Devils Lake Monday on business. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. McNurlin were Rock Lake callers last Friday. J. Turney returned from the mountains Friday. Mrs. M. Lawler is reported quite sick. Geo. Walker and family spent Sunday at Killarney. Ralph Olson and Miss Ruth Fuller were Sarles visitors on Sunday. Frank Lawrence is the possessor of a new Ford which he drove up from Perth. Marcus Kessler was a Cando visitor Sunday returning home Monday evening. Wm. Disher and family and W. E. Disher and family spent Sunday at Egeland. Joe Davidson and bob Burns are building a new garage for Frank Lawrence. Grandma Owens and Mrs. T. Owens of across the line took dinner with Mrs. L. Geary Monday. The Decoration Day services at the church last Thursday were well attended and enjoyed by all. Ruth Brown, Ruth Disher, Lillie, Vera and John Walker autoed to St. John last Thursday. Misses Risch and Rimel, Mrs. D. B. McDonald and Chas. Brown autoed to St. John Thursday. Geo. McLean of Sarles and Miss Lydia Eckerdt visited at the McLean home Sunday. Mr. Strawn has fenced the half section of the Pound place and now has the pasture filled with stock. Mrs. Chas. Hooral and family spent the evening and had supper with Mrs. Geary Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lawler and children visited relatives near Rolla Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gray and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Gray's brother Harvey Osborne near Crocus. Several car loads of men from Hansboro autoed to Devils Lake to attend the Lincoln club convention. Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Thomas, Miss Dorothy Epstein and Miss C. Hjerpe autoed to Fish Lake last Thursday. Mrs. Robt. Lloyd and son arrived in Hansboro Tuesday evening. The Lloyd's will reside in the residence vacated by the Owens this week. Ethel and Lucy Lawler and Harry Tribble went to Cando Friday after Grace Tribble. They returned by the way of Rock Lake and was joined by Miss Opal. Mrs. Tom Elsberry and children, Bernice, Mildred and Marion, Mrs. Best and the Misses Lodmell and Humel of Rock Lake were guests of Mrs. C. A. Weeden Sunday. Word has been received here that Geo. Williams who enlisted in the Navy was sent to the Puget Sound Navy Yard at Bremerton and Claire Wills has gone to St. Louis. A. Price and family of near Perth were Sunday visitors at the Stahl home, Mrs. F. J. Oliver and baby and Miss Freda Price also were visiting there the same day. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Blackorby and Mrs. Frank Lawrence were Rolla visitors Thursday. June 14, 1918 ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Jack McCune was a Cando representative in our village Friday. The section house has recently taken on a new coat of paint. Sibley Mateer was absent from school Monday on account of illness. Miss Clara Berg took up her duties in the N. W. Hawkinson household Monday. Miss Stevenson who is teaching the Brumbaugh school was a weekend guest of Miss Edith Smoot. Misses Hazel Lindsay and Rebecca Wagle were passengers to Devils Lake and returned Saturday. Miss Elma Latham departed for Fargo Saturday to resume her studies at the I. B. C. Miss Elma Latham was a dinner guest at the Lish Elsberry home Thursday. Miss Addie Garrison departed on Monday for her home in Michigan after a pleasant visit with Rock Lake friends. The Misses Addie Garrison and Elma Latham and Irvan Latham were supper guests of Miss Gladys Mateer Thursday. Mrs. Langley and children arrived on Monday's train to join Mr. Langley here where they will make their future home. "Old Sol" was the center of attraction Saturday, his luminous rays being partially obscured by the eclipse of the sun which occurred about 5:30 here. A large crowd from Rock Lake and the surrounding country attended the barn dance given in the Lish Elsberry barn Friday. Supper was served by the Red Cross they realized $33. Mrs. Lichty and Kenneth who have been visiting with Mrs. Lichty's parents at Thompson returned Friday. They were accompanied by Harry who went down to meet them. Mesdames W. C. and T. M. Elsberry returned from Grand Forks Saturday where they were sent as Sunday School and Rebekah delegates respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jahnke and little daughter returned last Wednesday from Glencoe, Minnesota where they had been to visit Charlie's people and attend the high school commencement exercises there. A brother, Alfred Jahnke, who was one of the graduates, came up with them and will assist in the store this summer. K. A. Rygh, principal of the Egeland schools whose term is just closing, arrived here Monday. Mr. Rygh will serve as principal the remainder of the term here as successor to C. R. Dickerson who has been our efficient instructor during the past term, but who has tendered his resignation having an opportunity to go as one of three from this county in response to the draft call as a member of the Engineering Corps. Mr. and Mrs. Blaine McAneney took their departure Thursday for Walker, Minnesota where Blaine has employment in a bank there. The McAneneys have endeared themselves to our people during their short residence here who wish them the best of success in their new home. W. J. Lichty returned home Monday. Geo. Elsberry was up from Egeland Monday. Mrs. Luther Rimel went to Devils Lake and returned Tuesday. Mrs. Yeager, mother of the Yeager Bros., arrived Tuesday and will spend the summer here. A farewell reception will be tendered Prof. Dickerson at the town hall this Friday evening. Everyone is cordially welcomed to attend. Misses Addie Garrison and Gladys Mateer spent Friday at the Latham farm home. Glen Latham and family were also guests here. Mrs. Helen Robinson and little daughter returned Thursday from visiting her mother and sister on the Currie farm east of Cando. Registration day June 5 showed the signature of fifteen lads who entreat their names on registration record in accordance with the draft act. The Misses Kate Elsberry and Chloie Barker arrived home Tuesday for their summer vacation both have successfully completed their first term of rural school. Harry Lichty, Tom Best and Oswald Kruse autoed to Rock Lake, Canada Sunday on a fishing tour returning Monday. They reported good catches bringing back numerous of the funny tribes as an attest. At a meeting of the businessmen held in Jack White's pool room Wednesday afternoon, it was decided to hold a Fourth of July celebration in Rock Lake. A pavilion will be erected north of Walder's garage and committees will provide for refreshment and other booths. The Rock Lake Band will furnish music. So plan to spend an enjoyable Fourth in Rock Lake. PICTON NEWS Mrs. Fred Kellogg and Mrs. F. E. Wilkinson of Hansboro spent Friday last at the home of Mrs. Walter Gailfus. Miss White who has spent the past two weeks at the R. D. White home in Devils Lake returned Friday last to the home of her brother Wm. White. At the school election held Tuesday Harry Fernyhough was elected school director. Sam Sommerson is now the happy possessor of a Ford car. W. J. Gailbraith of Rothiemay, Montana arrived here Saturday to spend a week or ten days visiting relatives and friends. Rev. and Mrs. Old were visitors Friday last at the H. Hoerer home. Miss Mamie Sorenson was a business visitor at the school Monday. Those who visited Sunday at the Walter Gailfus home were Mr. and Mrs. David Edwards and son, Frank of Belmond, Canada, Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Gailfus and family, Mrs. F. E. Wilkinson and family, Mr. and Mrs. H. Hoerer and family, W. J. Gailbraith of Rothiemay, Montana and R. J. Locklin. A large crowd gathered at the school house Sunday to enjoy the program given by the school and Sunday School children. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Fessenden spent Sunday evening at the E. E. McDougall home. Fred Thuner took his little daughter Freda to the General Hospital at Devils Lake Monday. The Picton Red Cross accompanied by several non-members made a trip to Cando Wednesday last. They enjoyed a picnic dinner at Snider Lake, then continued on their way to Cando where they visited the Red Cross rooms there. They received a hospitable welcome from the Red Cross ladies, also all patterns and information necessary for their work here. They left Cando at 5 o'clock but owing to bad roads and car troubles, did not arrive home until midnight. Nevertheless, everyone enjoyed the trip and hoped they might go again when the roads and weather are more favorable. STATE NEWS IN BRIEF Calvin - Grant Cameron of this place was injured when the Ford he was riding in tipped over. Fairview - The Fairview post office was robbed of a few pennies left in the till and some mail matter, mostly letters and packages. Jamestown - Jamestown high school graduated a class of thirty-four this year. Rev. G. W. Simon preached the baccalaureate sermon at the Presbyterian Church. Fargo - Mission work among Indian girls of the Standing Rock Indian reservation was given financial support by the North Dakota Episcopalian Auxiliary Guild, at the annual conference. Fargo - The Fargo high school graduated a class of fifty-eight this year. Dr. E. F. Ladd, president of the North Dakota Agricultural College was the commencement speaker and awarded the diplomas. Minot - Bert Van Hook was fined $5 and $15 costs in police court on a charge of speeding, being the first victim of the crusade against reckless drivers which has been inaugurated by the Minot Automobile Club. Minot - Three hundred and thirty-three stars are on the service flag presented to the city of Minot by the Girls Military squad. The girls have also erected a shaft in Riverside Park in honor of Minot's heroes in France. Bismarck - A. B. Welch, who left Bismarck as captain of a company in the Second North Dakota Regiment, which was later split up, is now a major in the national Army in France and has been recommended for a colonelcy. Devils Lake - Rev. T. T. Hansen, builder of the local Bethel Free Church and for seven years its pastor, has resigned to take a parish at Litchville, this state. He will be succeeded by Rev. John Killeli of Minneapolis, a newly ordained minister. Steele - Being shaken from the platform of an engine plow by the rough road, the nephew of George Galbreath, residing near Tuttle, narrowly escaped death when ground beneath a disc and soil packer attached to the plow, suffering severe cuts, several of which exposed the lungs. Mr. Galbreath, who was driving the engine, did not see his nephew fall. Fargo - The body of Mrs. Anna C. True, 79, once the teacher of Gen. John J. Pershing, who died at her home in Fargo, was cremated in Minneapolis and the ashes sent to Laclode, Missouri, her old home, for burial. It was while she was conducting a private school at Laclode that John Pershing was among her students and she often referred to the American commander of the overseas forces as "her boy Jack". Fargo - With more than 2,000 present when President H. G. Stub called the gathering to order, the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America opened its special convention. The convention, the first sine the three great Lutheran bodies, the United, the Synod and the Norwegian, joined hands a year ago, is expected to dispose of questions affecting the work of the denomination in the United States and Canada during the balance of the war. Bismarck - May 1918 was the wettest since May 1915, the year of the biggest crops in North Dakota's history, according to the monthly meteorological summary issued today by C. W. Roberts, Chief of the North Dakota Weather Bureau. The precipitation for May was 2.03 inches, .47 of an inch below the normal for this month since 1875, which is 2.50 inches, but vastly in excess of the .26 of an inch total for 1917 and well ahead of the 1.95 inches recorded in 1915. Edmunds - Lightning struck a barn belonging to E. M. Stucker, near here, burning it to the ground. Men attending a Red Cross auction sale in Edmunds succeeded in saving nearby buildings. The barn was one of the largest in the county. Hannah - Some unknown parties extracted $35 from the till in the office of the Lampert Lumber Company here. There are no clues. Fargo - J. B. Eaton, has given the State Game and Fish Commission the use of a 1,000 acre tract in McHenry County for the establishment of a game refuge. Sharon - The Trondenes Lutheran congregation here will build a new church to take the place of the old one burned to the ground two years after being struck by lightning. Valley City - Thieves entered the public library here during the night and made a clean getaway with $22.50, which was lying on a desk. Entrance was gained through a basement window. Fargo - Private John Murphy, 27, of this city, died at Camp Dodge, Iowa, of pneumonia. A sister is a Sister in Sacred Heart Academy here. His father, four brothers and three sisters reside in Ireland. Edmore - Edmore merchants have issued a notice to the public that hereafter their stores close a half hour earlier in order to permit employers and employees to plant war gardens and give the same proper care. Bismarck - The North Dakota railway commission will meet in New England to consider a location for New England's new flour mill which will be one of the largest institutions of its kind in North Dakota with a production of 200 barrels daily. Bismarck - North Dakota has been asked to contribute $800 for the purchase of athletic paraphernalia for the Sammies at Camp Dodge. Minnesota has proposed to donate $800 if North Dakota will do the same. It is proposed to raise the among by public subscription. Tappen - William Altman, 32, was instantly killed while plowing with a gas tractor near here. He was alone in the field at the time and is believed to have become entangled in the fly wheel. His head and jaw were broken, his right arm torn from his body and the body thrown 20 feet from the engine, where it was found by searchers hours later. His widow and young son survive. Napoleon - Charged with responsibility for the robbery of the Napoleon bank, March 27, when the assistant cashier, Henry Biersdorff was found dead beside the open door of the safe, from which $636.30 was missing. Sheridan Z. McElroy, printer, who came to the Napoleon Homestead last September from Grand Rapids, Wisconsin is held in the county jail under bonds of $3,000. The charge against McElroy does not connect McElroy with the death of Biersdorff. Medora - John Rawchuck, arrested on a charge of cattle stealing, broke jail here by tearing away the bars at the window and has not been captured. The crime occurred two years ago, when 27 head of cattle were stolen. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Mrs. Coy Eller and children of Rock Lake visited at the Watts home from Tuesday to Thursday of last week. The Red Cross will meet this week at the home of Mrs. Archie McLean next week they will meet with Mrs. Harvey McLean. Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Wehrly and family who have been visiting for the past week at the Stahl home south of town left the first of the week by auto for Plentywood, Montana where they will visit Mrs. Wehrly's mother, Mrs. Mary E. York. LOCAL NEWS H. L. Kalgrun was a visitor in our town last week. Bert Thomas and Frank Grimes were Cartwright visitors Tuesday. Miss Byrnes was a St. John visitor over Sunday. Henry Wilberg of Nome is here looking after his farming interests. Mr. and Mrs. Seeley visited across the line Sunday. Miss Sorenson was a business caller here Tuesday. Mrs. Smith's sister Barbara arrived here Monday for a visit. Mr. Williams has installed a new ice box in the meat market. Fred Lentz has received a notice to report for military duty June 24. Mr. and Mrs. Tribble were visitors at the Wm. Disher home Sunday. Mrs. L. P. McAneney is reported on the sick list. Joe Davidson and Robt. Burns are repairing the school house near Oscar Carter's. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Hackett visited at the Johnstone home Monday afternoon. Mr. Landru's daughter, Mabel, has arrived home after spending the winter in Minneapolis. Marcus Kessler, Lillie Walker and Mrs. Agarand autoed to Cartwright Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford and family and Jack Carey autoed over from St. John Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Burt Johnstone were visitors at the Jay Hackett home near Sarles Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Blackburn and daughter Grace autoed to their claim Friday. Ralph Olson, John Walker and Clifford Blackburn autoed to Cartwright Tuesday evening. There will be a dance at Cunningham farm Tuesday night for benefit of the Red Cross. Quite a number of the young people attended the dance at Lash Elsberry's Friday night. Miss Opal Tribble was a Sunday guests at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tribble. There will be a dance at Leftwich farm Friday night June 14 supper will be served by the Red Cross. Ralph Olson, Ruth Fuller, Velma Murdick and Leonard Converse autoed to Killarney, Canada Sunday. Jim Brown and family and Mr. and Mrs. Leftwich, Miss Rusch and Chas. Brown autoed to Rock Lake, Canada Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Walker and family autoed to Dandt, Canada Sunday visiting at the home of his sister, Mrs. Walker stayed over for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wilson autoed to Rolla and St. John Sunday calling at the Joliffe home in Rolla and at the Gibbens home in St. John. Mrs. S. L. Gleeson and daughter and son of Hannibal, Missouri arrived last Tuesday to spend the summer with her daughters, Mrs. Emmett Watts of this place and Mrs. Coy Eller of Rock Lake.