Towner County, ND, Hansboro News published between April 1, 1919 and April 30, 1919. ************************************************************************ 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 April 1, 1919 and April 30, 1919. 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 09493 Transcribed February, 2001 by: Mary Lindbo, mjlindbo@msn.com (C)2001 Mary Lindbo April 4, 1919 ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Oscar Moore went to Cando Friday. Jas. Kennedy returned home Wednesday. Chas. Brown of Hansboro spent Sunday in our village. A special meeting of our school board was held Saturday. Dr. Balfour's ice house was completed with the addition of a new "lid" Tuesday. Miss Lois Schaffer assisted Mrs. Moore, Friday, during the absence of Mr. Moore. Martin Michaelson arrived from Iowa Thursday to take employment with Tom Gall. Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Kidder went to Devils Lake Tuesday to have dental work done. The Ausk family on Tuesday moved from the Mark Grove cottage to the Lamont residence. Mrs. D. I. Brindle and daughter returned Monday from Egeland where they visited relatives. The Sam Kennedy and Reid families were dinner guests at the A. Kendig farm home Sunday. Miss Ruth Elsberry returned to Fargo Wednesday where she expects to complete a course at the I. B. C. A bunch of young folks "speeded" it to Egeland Tuesday to witness "The Return of Tarzan" shown there. Walter McCarthy was a caller in our village Sunday coming down from Fish Lake vicinity where he is teaching school. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Cherry went to Egeland Friday to take in the basketball games and dance given that evening. They returned Saturday. The return of the birds - robins, crows and meadowlarks - and the northern flight of the geese is an almost infallible sign that spring has come, after a never-to-be-forgotten winter. Miss Kate Elsberry gave a pleasant party Thursday evening at the "Finn" school in honor of her larger boy pupils who were about to leave school to assist with the spring work. Graphophone music and a palatable lunch afforded an enjoyable time for all present. The many friends of Will Yeager were pleased to greet him Wednesday upon his return to Rock Lake. Willie had been discharged some time ago from a camp in Virginia and has been visiting since with relatives in Iowa, but could no longer resist the lure of our little burg. We are indeed glad to have safely back again. At a recent meeting held in our village a transaction occurred wherein the newly organized Rock Lake Farmers Lumber and Implement Co. purchased the yard and entire stock of the Gruber Lumber Co. thereby consolidating the two lumber yards and implement depots into one. The officers are as follows: President, Fred Lindsay; Secretary and Treasurer, W. C. Elsberry; Manager, V. Young; Directors: Fred Lindsay, George Petsinger, W. C. Elsberry, G. W. Goodyear, A. W. Rimel. We hope the new business venture proves a success. Mr. and Mrs. Green of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada arrived here Wednesday and are visiting at the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brown. We understand they expect to make this their home. John Walker returned home Thursday after working for several months in the west. PICTON NEWS Andrew McMaster arrived home Friday from Cando. Sylvia and Blanche Allard arrived home Monday from Fargo. Mrs. Elmer Clatterbuck is visiting here with her mother, Mrs. Alice Bower. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Galloway and family visited with friends in Rolla Saturday. Mr. Frank Jodyin returned home Wednesday from the Mercy Hospital at Devils Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Olson accompanied by Ruth Baarstad were callers on friends at Rolla Thursday. R. J. Locklin was a dinner guest Sunday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Walter Gailfus. The school play has been postponed from tonight until next Wednesday night, April 9, on account of the roads. Mr. and Mrs. Max Bower returned home Saturday from the General Hospital at Devils Lake where Mrs. Bower has been under the care of doctors for several weeks. Having spent the past six weeks in the hospital at Rochester, Minnesota, where he received medical treatment, Jim Maloney returned home Monday greatly improved in health. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McDougall entertained Thursday evening in honor of Hobert Richardson, a returned soldier. A delicious lunch was served and a most pleasant evening enjoyed by all. Hobe did not have the Kaiser's scalp to show the Picton boys but he showed them how to wear a gas mask. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS IN BRIEF Killdeer - A new fireproof hotel is to be erected to replace one destroyed by fire last summer. Fargo - Lieutenant Donald Hall and Sergeant Garth Howland, Fargo young men in overseas service have been awarded scholarships in European universities. Edgeley - The 164th Infantry (former First North Dakota) Regiment band has been received with veritable ovations during its "victory tour" through this section of the state. Mott - A monster reception was held here in honor of Hettinger County's returned soldiers, Judge Hanley of Mandan, himself a returned military officer, giving the principal address of the day. Valley City - Company B armory in this city was destroyed by fire which originated from an explosion occurring while local ladies were preparing a banquet for returned soldiers. The loss is estimated at $15,000. Minot - With the Minneapolis Symphony orchestra scheduled to play here on April 18 and Sousa's band asking for a date in the near future northwestern North Dakota music lovers will have the opportunity to enjoy their favorite pastime. Pembina - A wolf pelt measuring six feet in length and well proportioned was brought into town by B. A. Humphrey, a farmer living a few miles west of here, who had killed the animal. The skin is believed to be the largest of the kind ever taken in this section. Devils Lake - The late William J. Morgridge, pioneer merchant of Grand Harbor, a small village in this county, left an estate valued at $80,000, which he sought to dispose of by a will. Two disinherited nephews in the east, it is said, will contest the will; and in the event of their being successful, would inherit the entire property. Fargo - The following have been announced as winners in various boys and girls club contests held in the state: Glenn Eikenberry, Wells County, potatoes; Mabel Lundy, Barnes County, pigs; Arthur Gralund, Sargent County, corn; Rosa Burda, Stark County, gardening; Marva Johnson, Sargent County, canning; Pearl Bignall, Barnes County, sewing; Ruth Youngquist, Dickey County, baking; John Cronan, Grand Forks County, sheep. Miss Burda, the winner in the garden contest, it is said, sold produce last season, netting her $212. Bismarck - North Dakota enjoys the distinction of being the first state to close the work of all its local draft and registration boards, according to the Adjutant General Fraser, who announces that all books and records of the North Dakota boards have been closed up and shipped to Washington, where they will be placed on file. The North Dakota boards have handled a total of 166,072 cases in the approximately twenty months during which they were acting. The number of registrants classified technically as "deserters" will be less than 1 percent. LOCAL NEWS Mrs. Stevens, of Devils Lake was the gust of Mrs. Emmett Watts the past week. Mrs. D. B. McDonald left Monday for Winnipeg for a visit with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Olson were passengers to Devils Lake Wednesday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Poyzer, Wednesday, April 2, 1919, a daughter. John Kjellerson moved with his family into the house north of C. A. Weeden's Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Lenz of Perth were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Miller the first of the week. The Armourdale school started Monday with Miss Peters of Wolford as teacher. Miss Gates and Miss Thompson were guests of the Misses Ruth and Susie Brown Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Thomas were passengers to Cando Friday via Devils Lake returning home Tuesday. Miss Richardson went to Devils Lake Friday to visit with her mother who returned from California Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Blackorby and children were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stahl at Grain Valley Farm. Herbert, Wilson and Cecil Armour of Armourdale took in the entertainment and dance in Hansboro Friday night. Miss Grace Tribble came up from Elsberry Friday to attend the R. N. A. dance and visit a few days with her parents. The school children are giving a program at Clatterbucks Hall Wednesday night which promises to be very interesting. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Wangren are back from a six week trip to Washington, British Columbia and other western points. The trip was made with intentions of finding a location but they report not finding anything that suited them better than here. April 11, 1919 WEDDING BELLS WILLS-DECLUSION Two more of our younger set sailed on the Sea of Matrimony when Claire Wills and Mabel Declusion were united in marriage at Cartwright, Manitoba, Canada, Tuesday, April 8, 1919. They were accompanied on the trip from Hansboro by Alfred Olson and Miss Ruth Brown. Both parties have been residents of this vicinity for a number of years and are popular in our younger set. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Declusion of Hannah, North Dakota but has made Hansboro her home for the past several years, being employed in the Post Office Store. The groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wills and is of the firm of J. R. Wills & Son, proprietors of the Post Office Store. He recently returned from military service, holding the rank of Sargent Major at the time of his discharge. The News, with their many friends wish them much happiness on their "voyage". WALKER-DISHER John Walker and Ruth Disher were quietly united in marriage at Cartwright, Manitoba, Canada, Thursday, April 10, 1919. They were accompanied from Hansboro there by the groom's sister, Miss Lillian Walker and Geo. Williams. Both parties are well know here, having grown to manhood and womanhood in this vicinity. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Disher, prominent farmers southeast of town and has been employed at the D. A. Blackburn Co. drug store for a number of years. The groom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Walker and one of Hansboro's most popular young men. The News joins their many friends in wishing them much success and happiness in their married life. NELSON-LAWLER Wedding bells are still ringing. The third knot of the week was tied today when Emanuel Nelson and Miss Lucy Lawler were united in marriage in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. Mr. Nelson is a native of Europe but has made this vicinity his home for the past several years and is one of our most prominent and popular young farmers, while the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Lawler of this village and pioneer settlers of Towner County. We join their many friends in wishing them much happiness and prosperity in their married life. PICTON NEWS W. A. White was a Cando visitor Tuesday. Will James was a passenger to Devils Lake Tuesday. Edna Hoerer was an over Sunday guest at the C. A. Galloway home. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gailfus spent several days in Rolla last week visiting friends. The Picton Grangers held a very pleasant and interesting meeting Tuesday evening. Arthur Baarstad will assist his brother-in-law, Pete Olson, with his spring work. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Olson moved Thursday to their home at Elsberry. They have made many friends here who regret their departure. The Picton school will start Monday with Miss Alstead of Minnesota as principal and Miss Freeman of Lisbon, North Dakota will teach the primary room. After spending the past six weeks here visiting relatives and friends, Boise Underwood and sister, Miss Roxie, department Monday for their home at Newell, South Dakota. STATE NEWS IN BRIEF Leonard - Ten thousand dollars of bonds were voted for an addition to the Leonard high school building. Towner - A verdict of not guilty was rendered in favor of Mrs. Addie Obedear of this county, charged with the murder of her husband last fall. Egeland - Application has been made to the State Railway Commission for a union station for Egeland and Olmstead, a nearby point on the Soo "wheat line". Dickinson - Death from burns sustained from an explosion following an attempt to refill a lighted lamp was the fate of Mrs. Anton Pribl, living near Davis Butte. Fargo - Twenty-four building permits were issued in Fargo in March. The total value of proposed construction fell considerably below that for which permits were issued during the corresponding month of 1918. Fargo - By a verdict directed by Federal Judge Charles F. Amidon, Dr. Walter Thomas Mills was declared not guilty of seditious utterances alleged to have been made in an address at Island Park in the city this fall. Fargo - Probably the first woman member of a city administration to have been elected in North Dakota since the granting of limited woman sufferage in the state is Mrs. F. H. Wilder, just elected a member of the city commission here. Devils Lake - A municipally owned community building 100 x 150 feet with facilities for handling livestock sales, automobile shows and the like is being canvassed as a possibility by the Devils Lake Commercial Club. A Ramsey County fair association is also one of the city's recent plans. Mandan - Earl H. Tostevin, North Dakota soldier-journalist who was until recently connected with the "Stars and Stripes", has returned to his home in this city. Mr. Tostevin reached this country on February 25 but has but recently been discharged from the service at Camp Dodge. Fargo - Charles Fischer, a local restaurant porter, is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound sustained when he found himself no longer able to escape pursuit after he had shot Miss Theda deClaire, a theatrical woman of whom he was enamored and who refused to accept his attentions. The woman is expected to recover. Velva - Petitions are being circulated in McHenry County both for and against a movement to have the county commissioners again engage a county farming agent. The county agent idea was tried out in this vicinity a few years ago, but was discontinued as some of the farmers were dissatisfied with the results that were being obtained. LaMoure - After surviving the heavy fighting at Chateau Thierry and the Argonne forest, through which he passed unscathed, Private Christ Olson of the Twelfth field artillery brigade of the Second Division, enlisted from this county, is dead from bronchial pneumonia, according to advices just received by his mother near the village of Berlin. Minot - A rousing reception was given to the North Dakota "First Regiment" band on its appearance here in concert tour. The organization is composed entirely of musicians recruited in this state, but after being inducted into service it was designated as the 164th infantry band, following the reorganization under which the state's First Regiment itself was given that number. Towner - A verdict of acquittal was the result in the first case tried in this state under the provisions of the "blue sky law". The case was that of J. F. Callopy, of Bismarck, a representative of Home Lumber Company, who was arrested for selling shares without a license and whose case was tried here before Judge Burr under a change of venue. The court ruled that it was not shown that the securities offered by the defendant's company were of a speculative character. Carrington - Sheriff Theron Cole of Foster County died here a few days ago. He was one of the state's pioneers. Minot - Local Elks have voted to throw open their clubrooms for the use of returned soldiers, sailors and marines. Fargo - Local electors voted $150,000 bonds for a municipal electric light plant at the city election here a few days ago. Mandan - Bids are soon to be opened for a new boys' dormitory to be erected in connection with the government Indian school. Bismarck - Sargent John A. Flow, North Dakota's oldest volunteer enlisted man in the world war, has arrived back in the state. Inkster - A heavy renewal of the influenza epidemic, which occurred here recently, is again subsiding, according to physicians, although about seventy cases were still under professional care a few days ago. Crosby - "Hungry" thieves broke into the store room of a local hotel and got away with a quantity of beef and bacon. All thieves exhibiting a fed-up appearance will now be under the suspicion of the police. Jamestown - Thieves who entered the home of County Auditor Andrew Blewett in this city took $250 of Liberty bonds, part of which were registered and non-negotiable, while over looking $2,000 in drafts and money orders and $200 in thrift stamps. Kensal - A fireproof operating booth in a local moving picture theater prevented fatalities when fire broke out in the booth during the show a few nights ago. A serious panic was narrowly averted, notwithstanding the safety arrangement which prevented the flames from spreading to the auditorium. Ambrose - Sailor Clarence P. Pickner, in naval service from this place and serving on the transport Scranton, was drowned, it is reported, due to the capsizing of one of the ship's boats in which he with other seamen were endeavoring to get a line to the transport El Sol, when the Scranton was disabled by rudder trouble 900 miles off Sandy Hook a few days ago. Bismarck - Governor Frazier has appointed Attorney L. J. Wehe of Devils Lake and S. S. McDonald of Grand Forks, president of the North Dakota Federation of Labor, members of the workmen's compensation commission created by House Bill 56. A secretary will also be engaged, who, it is believed, will be John B. Brown, now secretary of the State Council of Defense. LOCAL NEWS A number of little friends of Nora Lawler gave her a pleasant surprise at the home of her parents Tuesday evening in honor of her birthday. Games were played and a general good time had by the young folks. The married ladies of Hansboro gave Miss Lucy Lawler a shower at the home of her parents Wednesday afternoon. The guest of honor was the recipient of many useful and beautiful gifts. A delicious lunch was served and a general good time had. The departing guests wished the bride-to-be much happiness and prosperity. Our school started on the new time Monday. C. E. Blackorby was a business visitor to Cando Monday. Tom Wildish of Elsberry was a caller in our village Monday. Fay King was up from Elsberry Tuesday calling on friends. Rev. Maddock was an overnight visitor at Devils Lake Tuesday. Miss Ethel Lawler went to Brandon Thursday. Mrs. J. R. Wills is reported on the sick list this week. Herbert Armour came up from Rock Lake to attend the "Heaven's Twins" Wednesday evening. Mildred Gray is staying at the home of Mrs. Bert Johnstone this week. Mrs. Fred Gray is visiting friends and relatives in Cando and Maza this week. Mrs. Bradley, of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada was the guest of Mrs. M. Lawler a few days last week. Mrs. Ethel Lawler visited last week with Miss Grace Tribble of Elsberry. Henry Wilberg, of Nome came up last week to look after business interests and put in his crop. Miss Ronda Peterson has been assisting with the household duties at the Poyzer home the past week. Mrs. Oscar R. Anderson left Friday for a two week visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Markell at Grand Forks. Fay King, another of our boys who has seen service in France, returned home last week. Fay's many friends are glad to welcome him home again. The Epworth League held another one of its popular monthly social meetings at the school house Friday night. While the crowd was not as large as usual those present report a very enjoyable time. Mrs. Ida Perkins, who has been visiting at Fargo for the past several weeks returned home Friday, accompanied by her daughter, who will visit here for a short time. The many friends of Mrs. Swan Olson will be glad to know that she returned from the hospital at Devils Lake last week after an illness of several weeks. Roland Kessler, who was called to Foreston, Minnesota two weeks ago on account of the illness of his brother, L. R. Kessler and his family, returned home Saturday, reporting Lonzo improved but Mrs. Kessler still quite ill. Mrs. L. S. Converse and Miss Lucy Lawler gave a miscellaneous shower Thursday evening of last week in honor of Miss Mabel Declusion, who was the recipient of many beautiful and useful gifts. The evening was spent in games of various kinds and music. Lunch was served. The guests departed at a late hours, all declaring they had spent a very enjoyable evening and wishing the guest of honor much happiness. Miss Lucy Lawler and Miss Ruth Disher were guests of honor at a shower given them at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tribble, Tuesday evening. The evening was a very enjoyable affair and the guests of honor received many useful and attractive presents. MRS. J. B. SMITH IS ACCIDENT VICTIM Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. J. B. Smith was the victim of a painful accident to her hand and arm, having caught it in the wringer of a power washing machine while wringing clothes, her hand and part of her arm passing between the wringers. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES M. J. Borgerson was up from Egeland Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Kidder returned from Devils Lake Wednesday. Sheriff Oakland was in our vicinity on business Wednesday. E. C. Latham was a passenger to Elsberry Saturday returning Monday. Mrs. Davidson has been ill the past few weeks at her home on Main Street. W. F. Tompkins was up from Egeland transacting business in our village recently. Mrs. O. P. Briggs departed Friday for Sherwood to visit Miss Lela, who is teaching school there. Mrs. T. M. Elsberry and Miss Kathleen Elsberry returned from Devils Lake Friday. Mesdames Sibley, Kendig, Mellin and baby were guests at the W. P. Mills home, in our village Thursday. Rev. Fr. Field came up from Starkweather Monday and held services at the Jas. Dougherty home. Pete Thorson and family are guests at the Barney Kennedy home, preparatory to moving to Minnesota soon. Messrs. Chilt and Chet Yeager, Walter Mitchell, Henry Bullock and Monroe Hoff went to Cando via Perth Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Meyers arrived from Michigan Thursday. Messers Meyers and Stout will engage in well drilling this coming season. W. J. Lichty departed this week for Waterloo, Iowa to attend the funeral of his niece who recently died at Zion and whose remains were to be interred at Waterloo. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Nelson, who have lived for some time on the N. W. Hawkinson farm west of the lake, moved to a farm near Perth Wednesday. Mr. Laymen on Thursday moved his family from the restaurant building where they were temporarily residing to the former M. J. Borgerson cottage. Mr. Gray and Leighton Joiner, who have been mixing gopher poison for farmers throughout the county were in our village Thursday supplying Rock Lake farmers with their quota of poison. Bills are out announcing a special school election, Tuesday, April 15 to vote on the question of bonding the district for the purpose of enlarging our school building. A. Taylor has torn down the north partition of his store room, thus enlarging it and making a more commodious space in which to care for his fast increasing trade. He will arrange more dwelling room to the rear of his store. A complete surprise was sprung on Mrs. Altie Kendig Tuesday evening, April 1, by the unannounced arrival at her country home of a number of her friends. They had assumed advantage of the occasion of Mrs. Kendig's birthday to use a little trickery and had taken her wholly unawares. After recovering her equilibrium, however, the hostess proved equal to the occasion by entertaining her guests in her usual hospitable manner. Music, cards and a dainty lunch (supplied by the guests) lent to the making of a long remembered occasion at which the departing guests wished their hostess "many happy returns of the day". April 18, 1919 NORTH DAKOTA NEWS IN BRIEF Bismarck - The Bank of North Dakota is expected to be open for business by May 10. Hamilton - John Hewitt, pioneer resident of this vicinity, died here a few days ago at the advanced age of 100 years, 2 months and 6 days. Sheldon - Julius, son of August Konts, residing near here, was found dead in a straw stack where he is believed to have fallen in a fit and been smothered in the straw. Starkweather - S. Gudmondson, former agent of the Atlas Lumber Company here, has been arrested at Calgary, Canada, charged with the embezzlement of $11,000 of the company's funds. Fessenden - Leo Leiske, a young farmer of the Heaton district, is dead as a result of the explosion which followed the examination of a jug of gasoline with a lighted match in a school house near his home. Noonan - Curiosity and suspicion on the part of a local pastor resulted in an investigation of the contents of five sample trunks unloaded at Burlington a few days ago, with the result that they were found to be loaded with a large quantity of booze. Williston - Mrs. Harold M. George, 22-year-old bride of a year's standing, the wife of a well known newspaper man employed here and previously at Bismarck and Fargo is dead. Mrs. George was herself a trained newspaper worker and had been employed on daily papers at Fargo and Duluth. Bismarck - Unusual building activity is expected in the capitol city this year through the combination of circumstances which insures the expenditure of $200,000 of state funds on the new memorial-historical building and $40,000 improvements on the state-owned state car line, besides work in prospect on a new grade school building to cost $40,000 and a theater building valued at $25,000. Work on a temporary home for the Bank of North Dakota is also expected to be done at an early date. Richardton - Mike Gahard, alias Mike Meyers, was arrested here, charged with attempted swindling on a large scale. McVille - July 1 to 5 are the dates fixed for a summer Chautauqua assembly to be held here. Grand Forks - The state university has opened for the second semester with 550 students enrolled. Maddock - Mr. and Mrs. David A. Hill of this city celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage on March 30. Minot - A company is being organized here to establish a rural truck service into many parts of the country surrounding Minot. Jamestown - High water in the James River at this point submerged 11 city blocks and forced about 75 people from their homes. Jamestown - A record price for Stutsman County farm land was established by the sale of the Roberts farm near Eldridge, at $82.50 an acre. Marmarth - This city has been made the terminal of railway mail clerks runs for points east and west of here on the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul line. Dickinson - Frank Lish, postmaster and pioneer business man of this city has resigned his official commission and announced his retirement from active business. Carrington - Just two days after his honorable discharge from the army, James Stewart of this city was killed in an automobile accident at Sacramento, California. Starkweather - Sixteen thousand dollars of $25,000 required have already been subscribed to provide for the building of a community church here, to have a seating capacity of about 315 people. Ellendale - The 162nd Ambulance Corps, or former Company K of the Second North Dakota which is made up entirely of Dickey County boys, has left France and is expected to reach North Dakota by about May 1. Bismarck - The residence of Bishop Wehrle of the Bismarck diocese of the Catholic Church was destroyed by fire with a loss of from $12,000 to $15,000. The bishop was not awakened until disturbed by the noise of plaster falling from the ceiling of his room. Kensal - Oscar Helfeth of Balfour was drowned near this point when the spring wagon in which he was driving was swept off the grade by the strong current of Arrowwood Lake floods. Another occupant of the vehicle almost miraculously escaped death. Fargo - Mrs. Kate Richards O'Hare arrived in this city a few days ago, accompanied by her husband, Frank P. O'Hare of St. Louis and reported to the United States court to being her five year penal sentence for seditious utterances which she was convicted of having made in an address at Bowman during America's participation in the war. Bismarck - Dr. John H. Worst for 22 years president of the North Dakota Agricultural College in Fargo, has been elected president emeritus of that institution by the Board of Regents in session here. As president emeritus, Dr. Worst will occupy the position of student counselor and college lecturer. The appointment becomes effective July 1. He will get a salary of $1,800.00 per year. Bismarck - Word has been received here from Spokane, Washington announcing the death of Mrs. Anna Shortridge, widow of the late Governor Eli P. Shortridge of this state, who served in the executive capacity during the years of 1893 and 1894. The family resided for many years at Devils Lake but since Mr. Shortridge's death his wife had made her home with a daughter in the west. Dickinson - Final action of the Supreme Court in throwing out the claim of the famous "J. C. R. " as an heir to the valuable Caldwell ranch property near here is believed to effectively dispose of this claim, which has been pending in the courts for several years. The claimant, whose action has been fostered by other interested parties, is best remembered by many as the man who was found in Chicago, Speechless, unknown and perhaps mentally incapacitated a number of years ago. He was later claimed as a long-lost brother by a daughter of the elder Mr. Caldwell and subsequently, with her assistance, became a claimant to a share or the estate. A tragic detail of the case was the death of the father at the hands of a ranch employee some time after he had refused to recognize the unknown as his long-lost son. 1,000 ALIENS LEAVING DAILY New York, April 12 - Enriched by war work, aliens are leaving this country at the rate of more than 1,000 a day, according to custom officials, who expressed fear that with the possibility that congress may limit immigration for the next four years, the United States will face a serious labor shortage instead of a condition of unemployment. Since November, 76,221 passports have been vized at the custom house and since December 33,000 aliens have sailed. Customs officials estimate that an enormous sum has been taken out of the country. Each alien it is said carries with him from $1,000 to $7,000. LOCAL NEWS W. J. Wills is moving to the farm this week. Harry Tribble is the new drug store clerk. Orra Wills is reported sick with tonsillitis this week. A. Blackorby made a business trip to St. John Monday. Ethel Lawler is assisting with the work at the Orra wills home this week. Peter Filskow of Egeland was a caller in our village the first of the week. Wm. Green is moving with his family into the D. B. McDonald cottage this week. C. E. Blackorby was a business visitor to Devils Lake Monday returning Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Claire Wills moved this week into the L. P. McAneney residence. Mrs. J. B. Smith and daughter spent Tuesday at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tacke. R. S. McNurlin made a trip to Hector Gilbert's farm Monday to do repair work on an auto. Geo. Johnson, hardware merchant of Crocus was a caller in our village between trains Saturday. J. D. Leftwich was a passenger to Devils Lake Friday returning home Saturday. Mrs. Fred Gray and two sons returned last Friday from a visit to Cando, Maza and Bisbee. Miss Lulu Strawn is again at work in the Bank of Hansboro after a weeks absence on account of sickness. L. S. Converse moved his household goods to the farm last Friday where he and his family will live this summer. Albert Wilson of Sebeka, Minnesota arrived in town Wednesday and is the guest of his sister, Mrs. R. S. McNurlin. Gertrude Rod returned home Tuesday from Grand Forks where she has been attending business college. Miss Miriam Diehl of Devils Lake was the guest of Miss May Kennedy last week, returning home Monday. Konrad Eckerdt, Fred Bucholz and Oscar Carter were passengers to Devils Lake Tuesday going down to have dental work done. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McLean and daughter were passengers to Devils Lake Thursday returning home Saturday. Mrs. Orra Wills and little daughter were Devils Lake visitors last week, returning home Saturday, Mrs. Wills taking the baby down to consult the doctor. John Ileman of Montana lately of the U. S. Navy arrived here Saturday and visited with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Blackorby. He expects to remain here during the summer months. The Mesdames Wm. Wilson, Harvey McLean and D. A. Blackburn entertained a number of the ladies Tuesday evening at a miscellaneous shower in honor of Mrs. John Walker. The evening was spent in hemming towels and pleasant conversation. The guest of honor received many useful and beautiful gifts. Lunch was served during the evening. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES The Misses Berg returned home Friday. Jake Cherry's moved to the farm Thursday. Ed Hoff was an arrival in our village Tuesday. Cliff Yeager went to Elsberry Wednesday. Mrs. Sibley went to Devils Lake Tuesday returning Thursday. Miss Nina Lynn was a passenger to Devils Lake Wednesday. Lee Arnold and family returned from Wisconsin Saturday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hunt, April 11, a daughter. Jno. Hindman was a visitor at the county seat Friday. Goldie Kendig is quite ill at her parents home north of town. Carl Wicks returned from his home near Dunseith Friday. A. Foley had a small garage erected on his lots last week. Miss Florence Ross was a Sunday guests at the Tom gall farm home. There was a large attendance of our young people at the Egeland dance Friday. Frank Brunnemeyer and Glen Eakright were callers in our burg Saturday. Geo. Mateer visited the Devils Lake dentist Thursday, returning Saturday. Miss Leota Gibbens was a weekend guest of Miss Kate Elsberry at her home here. Richard Graham returned from Devils Lake Thursday where he had dental work done. Mrs. Fred Woodrow recently underwent a successful operation at the Devils Lake hospital. Fred Lindsay left Thursday with a load of potatoes billed for Grand Forks. He returned Saturday. Mrs. Dr. Howard assisted as saleslady during the Saturday "rush" in the N. W. Hawkinson store. Supt. Rygh came up from Egeland Saturday and conferred with out school board between trains. Mrs. Chas. Byer, of Egeland came up to consult the doctor Monday returning the same day. The Mesdames Sands, Johnson and came up from Crocus, Saturday to do shopping between trains. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Keeney and sons, Mrs. Sibley and Miss Ruth Hunt were Sunday dinner guests at the Reid farm home. F. J. Oliver of the Hansboro News was a business visitor in our village Friday returning on Saturday's northbound. Our "village smithy" Jack Gall has been confined to the house for a few days with an attack of sore throat. Miss Bess Hronesh came up from Egeland Saturday accompanied by Miss Fern Forney who visited over Sunday at the Hronesh home. Miss Ruth Hunt of Egeland was an over Sunday visitor in our village, being the guest of Gladys Mateer. She returned on Monday. Arthur Shively was an arrival from Egeland Saturday going out to Ellison, where he conducted Brethren services Sunday. Geo. Umpleby surprised his many friends by returning from overseas Thursday. George arrived in France last August being in the coast artillery and since his arrival home has been busy answering numerous questions. He is another one of our boys whom the community is indeed glad to welcome safely back. Mrs. Ader Eller was called to Crocus Monday by the illness in the family of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Fleming. The new church organ arrived Friday being duly installed, ready for the Sunday services when its melody greatly assisted therein. Jahnke Bros. have recently added an artistic finish to their ice cream and confectionery parlor, making a very cool looking, inviting place in which to treat your "best girl". And still they come - Earl McCord, being another soldier boy to arrive from one of the training camps Thursday. Tis needless to say he was heartily welcomed. Art Booth was taken very suddenly ill Thursday but had become able, by Monday to be removed to Devils Lake hospital where an operation is contemplated. He was accompanied by his brother, Leslie who returned Monday. T. Kreiger departed for his new field of work Monday. His family will join him after the school term is finished. We will indeed be sorry to loose this estimable family from our midst. PICTON NEWS Jean McDougall spent several days in Hansboro last week visiting with Nora Lawler. H. Hoerer attended the assessors meeting at Cando Friday. Fred Thuner was a passenger to Cando Friday going down to take out his first citizenship papers. Thursday last Mrs. Walter Gailfus entertained a bevy of girls at a quilting party. Five quilts were tied and a most enjoyable day was spent by the young quilters. EDNA HIKKILA DROWNED IN COULEE The drowning of little Edna Hikkila on Monday afternoon in the coulee is one of the saddest events which has ever taken place in this vicinity. She left home in the morning for school full of health and happiness and in a few short hours the water had claimed her as a victim. Although the pupils had been given instructions not to leave the school grounds several, including Edna, went down west of the school during the afternoon recess. Edna ventured too near and fell in. There being a strong current at that point she was at once swept out into deep water. The teachers were informed of the accident and at once hastened to the spot, also summoning help from nearby neighbors. E. E. McDougall, W. A. White and Hobert Richardson were the first to arrive. Richardson at once plunged into the water in an attempt to rescue the child. During this time McDougall and White hastily constructed a raft. Others having arrived every available means was applied to recover the body which was finally located by C. A. Galloway who, with the assistance of White brought it to the surface. Attempts were made to resuscitate the body but all efforts were fruitless. Dr. Widmeyer, who had been summoned, arrived shortly after the body had been recovered and upon examination pronounced life extinct. The accident occurred about 2:45 p. m. and the body was recovered at 5 p. m. Wednesday morning the remains were brought to the Picton School where a short funeral service was held by Rev. Maddock. From here the body was conveyed to the Finnish Lutheran Church where services were conducted by Rev. Koski and then the remains laid to rest in the cemetery adjoining the church. Edna Vivian Hikkila was 8 years, 5 months and 7 days old. She was a bright and loveable child and will be sincerely grieved for by relatives and schoolmates. It is a tragedy that will not be forgotten and should be a warning to parents to ever warn their children of the danger of water. April 25, 1919 MANVEL ROD, U. S. N. IS HOME Manvel Rod, U. S. N. returned to our village Wednesday after an absence of over four years, all of which was spent in serving Uncle Sam on the briny deep. Manvel was in the naval service when the war was declared and was serving on a battleship at that time. Later he was transferred to the mine sweeping division where he saw exciting and dangerous service. Needless to say we all welcome him home. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Mrs. Ader Eller returned from Crocus Saturday. Fred Lindsay shipped another car of potatoes Tuesday. Charles Brown of Hansboro visited in our village Sunday. Mrs. Sibley returned from a shopping trip to Devils Lake Thursday. The Misses Mina and Nina Lynn returned from Devils Lake Friday. The J. R. Dayton family moved out to their farm Saturday. Our school began on the new time schedule this week. Geo. L. Mateer was a passenger to Devils Lake Thursday returning Friday. Master Lyle Elsberry has accepted a position in the drug store, assisting after school and during vacation. D. I. Brindle moved his family to the farm Saturday. The Tom Wildish family of Elsberry and G. C. Latham were Easter guests at the parental home of E. C. Latham. Miss Lottie Hindman assisted in the Hawkinson store a few days last week in the absence of Miss Nina Lynn. Claude Lindsay came over from Calvin to spend Easter Sunday with home folks. He returned by auto that evening. Mrs. T. G. Burrin arrived from Advance, Indiana recently and will visit at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Eller. A little lassie arrived at the Gus Swantz home last Wednesday, one at the Lud Berg home Thursday and another at the Tom O'Brien home Friday. The Rock Lake Farmers Lumber Machine Co. have been exceedingly busy lately receiving and setting up the large consignment of farm machinery. Little Goldie Kendig had recovered sufficiently to be able to come to town Saturday and her many friends wish her a return of complete health. A telegram received by Mr. and Mrs. Hindman Saturday stating the safe arrival in Boston of their son, Byron, from service overseas occasioned a joyous Easter in the Hindman home. We have the pleasure of publishing the safe return to our village on Tuesday of Clarence Rice from active duty overseas. Clarence was one of the first of our lads to volunteer and has experienced the real thing "over there", being spared to relate a tragedy of the recent war. It is indeed impressive to see our boys returning one by one - having braved so much in our defense - and we with their many friends extend the welcome hand. A public reception was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Sam Keeney and sons at the church Tuesday evening, being given as a very small token of esteem in which these people are held in our community. The Keeney's, in company with the Pete Thorson family expect to leave this week for their new home at Black Duck, Minnesota. It is with regret that we see them depart, but wish them all success in their new homes. Tom Longley of Rolette, arrived in our village Saturday. Tom and been a pal of Vincent Elsberry for a considerable time after they joined the colors but had later become separated from him and finally discharged and returned home. Thinking Vincent had also arrived home he came here to visit him but was disappointed in learning that he was yet in France. He, however, is remaining a few days as the guest of Vincent's people. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS IN BRIEF Jamestown - A new men's ward, 150 x 150 feet, will be erected at the state hospital for the insane. Sheldon - Fire originating in a pool hall from an unknown cause destroyed property to the value of $20,000 recently. Carrington - A ton of old clothes were recently sent from this community to destitute people in France and Belgium. Minot - A reinforced concrete bridge, the first of its kind in this section of the state, will be built over the Mouse River at this point. The cost will be $20,000. Devils Lake - The west approach of the Grand Harbor bridge across Devils Lake bay was washed out by high water and extensive repairs will be necessary. Bismarck - Governor Lynn J. Frazier who has been receiving treatment for rheumatism in a sanitarium at Thermopolis, Wyoming writes that he is improving. Jamestown - Local businessmen have undertaken the task of clearing off the last of the debt remaining against Company H's armory. About $16,000 will be required for the purpose. Devils Lake - A step in the prevention of juvenile delinquencies has been taken by the local high school by the provision of wholesale "movies" under school management for the entertainment of the pupils. Fargo - Lieutenant Leigh Monson of this city returned home after his discharge from the service, to find himself the father of a child whom he had not yet seen and the possessor of a new municipal "job" which had been provided for him by friendly voters during his absence. He was elected city police magistrate shortly before being mustered out of the service. Bismarck - Brothers residing on the opposite coasts of the United States and who had not seen each other for many years, unexpectedly met in the dining room of a local hotel a few days ago. They were A. E. and J. l. Beale, both of whom came here as young men in 1872, the former afterwards returning to Maine and the latter moving on the San Francisco, where they have since resided. It had been 40 years since they had last seen each other. Velva - An attempt to return to the old arrangement as to the calculation of time gained such headway here that it seemed likely to be generally accepted until it was found that the law required school to be opened at 9 o'clock a. m. which must be calculated upon the present legally accepted basis. This necessity finally governed the entire situation and the "daylight saving" time schedule continues in force here as elsewhere. Mandan - Ice has cleared from the Missouri River so completely as to permit the renewal of ferry service. Fargo - The nine-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Francis was killed by falling three stories down an elevator shaft in the Equity building. Montpelier - One thousand Russian goats, it is said, will be put on a place recently leased by two local farmers who wish to try out this variety of stock. Devils Lake - A roster of pioneer settlers of the Lake region is being compiled here for transmission to the State Historical Society. Three of the men whose names appear on the list settled here as early as the latter '60's. Fargo - Police of Fargo and Minot are looking for Miss Agnes Manning, a fair young forger, who has left a trail of worthless checks behind her here and it is believed, at the Magic City as well. The young woman is but 25 years of age. Bloom - Amateur safe "crackers" at this point so mutilated the safe of a local elevator that neither they nor the agent has since been able to get it open. After mussing up their chances of a haul from that quarter the intruders made off with $5.00 from an outside cash drawer and a couple of automobile tires. Bismarck - Silas Edberg, a 14-year-old Bismarck boy, is missing for several days past. He was last seen leaving the Johnson farm near Wilton where he was working, with a gun on his shoulder. The youth was of a quiet and matter-of-fact temperament, and his relatives are at a loss to account for his absence, as he is believed to be a boy who would not entertain ideas of going out in search of adventure and romance. Bismarck - North Dakota leads the United States in the number of banks per capita of population, it is divulged by statistics just compiled from government sources. From the figures given, the 858 banks in the state aggregate one for every 938 of the population. South Dakota, which is next in the order of prominence, has 642 banks, or one for every 1,174 persons, while Nebraska comes next, Iowa fourth and Montana fifth in the showing. Minot - Booze saved a Minot man's life a few days ago, it is argued, although others may insist that it was booze that first endangered it. Fortunately for temperance statistics, it may be stated that the life saved was not that of the man who drank the booze. The thing happened when Mike Cunningham, drunk, fired four shots from a revolver in an attempt to "get" F. A. Fiala, who had discharged him from a railroad section crew. Cunningham was within fifteen feet of Fiala when he began firing, but though he discharged four shots, all went wild and he was unable even to wing his intended victim. A bystander pinioned his arm before the fifth shot could be fired and the would-be murderer is now in jail. Too much drink not only saved the life of Fiala, but also saved his assailant from having to face a charge of murder. Minnewaukan - W. E. Paulson, for fifteen years auditor of Benson County has resigned. LOCAL NEWS L. P. McAneney has been promoted from field bank examiner to Chief Deputy Examiner. His brother, Blaine McAneney is his successor. D. D. Finley went to Grand Forks Monday to attend the serial circus. Miss Dorothy and Alex Epstein spent Sunday with their parents in Sarles. Wm. Martin and Miss Anna Matson were married Monday in Cartwright. Dr. J. O. Einerson of Rolla, assistant State Veterinarian was a caller in our village Wednesday afternoon. The tennis players are organizing again and getting the courts ready to use this week. Farmers are now busy with the spring work. They report winter rye looking very good. Miss Opal Tribble came home last Friday from Crocus for a few days visit with home folks. Mrs. Emmett Watts was a passenger to Rock Lake Saturday where she spent Easter with her sister. Alta Strawn was a passenger to Devils Lake Saturday going down to visit a few days with Mrs. Ole Markuson. Elmer Clatterbuck is making improvements on his hall this week, four windows being put in which is a big improvement. Mrs. O. R. Anderson is reported on the sick list this week. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. McAneney and children came up Saturday from Devils Lake to spend Easter at the Murdick home. Mrs. August Miller spent Easter Sunday at the home of her son, Antone Miller's at Devils Lake returning Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stahl, John Gretson, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Oliver and daughter were guests at the Wm. Richardson farm home Sunday. Mrs. Clint Holman and Mrs. Arthur Melhouse, of Devils Lake were guests last week of Mrs. I. Blackorby returning home Saturday. Mrs. O. R. Anderson who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Markell at Grand Forks returned home Saturday, Mr. Anderson going as far as Devils Lake to meet her. J. H. Poyzer, C. E. Blackorby, P. S. McNurlin and F. J. Oliver autoed to Perth Monday morning. Poyzer and Blackorby driving new Fords on the return trip, having purchased them through A. Blackorby, local agent. PICTON NEWS Miss Hortence Bower is reported on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Leslie were Rolla visitors Saturday. Frank Crosby of Rolla is assisting with spring work at the Walter Gailfus farm. Frank Murdick has improved the appearances of his farm this week by erecting a stable on same. H. H. Baarstad and children drove to Elsberry Sunday and spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Pete Olson. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Allard entertained as their Easter Sunday guests Mr. and Mrs. James Jarvis and family. Mr. and Mrs. Max Bower, W. G. Albert and Miss Alice Bower spent Sunday in Hansboro at the Elmer Clatterbuck home. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. White and little son, Kenneth drove over from St. John Saturday evening and visited until Sunday afternoon with the W. A. White family. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Disher and children and Mr. and Mrs. Percy Cowan and children were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Agarand. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. McAneney and children, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Murdick, Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Converse and baby Fay were entertained Sunday at the E. E. McDougall home. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the neighborhood for sharing with us the sorrow which was caused by the drowning of our dear child Edna and especially Mr. and Mrs. Hoerer and the teachers Miss Freeman and Miss Alstead, who dressed and prepared the child's earthly remains for its final resting place. Gabriel Hekkila and family.