Towner County, ND, Hansboro News published between December 1, 1919 and December 31, 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 December 1, 1919 and December 31, 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 December 5, 1919 MOST IMPORTANT NEWS OF THE WORLD A. D. Hall, first dean of Fargo, North Dakota college was burned to death at Three Forks, Montana. The explosion of a can of gasoline caused his death. Lars Brendsel, one of the best known of the pioneer residents of the Volga, South Dakota district dropped dead while on his way to attend religious services. Fire spreading from the basement of the warehouse of Stone-Ordean-Wells grocery company, caused a loss in the wholesale district of Butte of more than $250,000. George Beachwood, a farmer living near Stanley, Wisconsin, was shot in the abdomen while hunting near Ladysmith by members of his party. They mistook him for a deer. He is thought to be fatally injured. Mrs. Mary McCarthy, 80, was burned to death at Grand Forks, North Dakota. At the time of the fire Mrs. McCarthy was alone in the house. When her son, Daniel McCarthy came home from work he found the charred body of his mother lying on the kitchen floor. His high hopes of success crushed, Walter Sheridan, 22 years old Minneapolis student and veteran of the World War, is dead by his own hand. Lack of education, his friends believe, frustrated his ambition, born in France, to become a scientific farmer. A hard fight is being made for the life of Alfred Hanson, 14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hanson, who were killed at their home near Abernathy, Saskatchewan, Canada by J. R. Sullivan, grain buyer. He was a slight chance for recovery. Sullivan killed Mr. and Mrs. Hanson, shot Alfred through the neck, and killed himself. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Milnor - John J. Foley, a pioneer resident of this county, is dead at the ripe age of 91. Dickinson - Archie Pilot of Sully Springs was instantly killed by train No. 3 at a sharp curve at which he was doing section work. Bismarck - James Blacklock, steward of the state penitentiary and a pioneer of Pembina County is dead of pneumonia. Fargo - Mortimer Webster, 88, a local property owner who has resided in Fargo for the past 40 years, died at a hospital last week. Grand Forks - Sister M. Rinaldo Manahan, nurse of St. Michael's Hospital, was fatally injured through an accident in the elevator of the institution. Pembina - The early arrival of cold weather compelled suspension of work on the new school building so it will be impossible to complete it before spring. Fargo - Dr. E. M. Darrow's death, which occurred here a few days ago, removes one of the best known surgeons in the northwest. He was a resident of Fargo from its earliest days. Grand Forks - The head-on collision of a night runaway team and a cutter in which Dr. C. E. Hunt and Fred Raymond were riding, narrowly escaped inflicting fatal injuries on both. The doctor escaped uninjured, but his companion sustained the fracture of several bones. Sterling - George Manley, aged 55, of this city, was killed when the caboose of a work train ran over him at McKenzie. Bismarck - Results of the sale of the university and school lands of Towner County as announced by Land Commissioner A. J. Gunderson, show that 33,214.8 acres were disposed of for the total of $853,433.15. The average price per acre was $25.00, while the highest price paid was $59 per acre. Carson - The accidental killing of Paul Newman, 12 years old, occurred near here while the boy and an older brother were out hunting rabbits. Minot - Charles Kenyon who attacked his divorced wife with a knife at a rooming house in this city has pleaded guilty of attempted murder. Bismarck - Dr. W. McNeil, wanted for forgery and fraud in several North Dakota cities is reported to have fleeced Winnipeg merchants of over $10,000. Fargo - Guy Davis of Emerado, age 27, fell to his death in an elevator shaft at the Equity Cooperative Packing plant where he was employed. Velva - A formal charge of murder has been filed against Mr. and Mrs. Walter Zimmerman of Granville in connection with the death of little Margaret Kottke a few weeks ago. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Art Booth returned home Wednesday. Mildred Mills was able to venture out Tuesday after several weeks illness. The Andrew Knoch family spent Thanksgiving at the Jack Gall home in our village. W. J. Lichty disposed of his household goods, Monday by auction a large number attending the sale. Leonard Graetz was surprised Friday by a bunch of his young friends dropping in to assist him in spending a pleasant evening. Richard Graham loaded his household effects and with his wife expects to leave today (Wednesday) for Devils Lake to reside. He has sold his farm to his son-in-law Sam Johnson. LOCAL NEWS Elmer T. Judd of Cando was a business caller here the first of the week. Miss Mamie Sorenson, County Superintendent of Cando was here on business from Saturday until Tuesday. E. E. McDougall and Wm. White shipped stock to Minneapolis Monday. Miss White was on the sick list Monday. Mrs. Oscar R. Anderson taught in her place that day. Albert Gasche has recently purchased the residence of C. A. Weeden where O. R. Anderson live. Miss Briggs of Egeland has accepted the position as teacher of the sixth grade our school here. Gladys Blackburn who spent the Thanksgiving vacation with her parents returned Monday to resume her studies at Leeds. Mrs. Pownell and Mrs. Tyre came up from Starkweather Saturday to visit with Mrs. Pownell's daughter, Mrs. D. D. Finley and family. Mrs. August Miller was on the sick list last week, but we are glad to report that at this writing she is able to be about again. Mrs. A. O. Quick returned to her home at Lansford Monday after visiting the past week with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stahl and family. Mr. Stevens arrived here Monday from San Francisco, California to visit his daughter, Mrs. J. W. F. Johnson and family. Mrs. H. F. Swinbline of Tacoma, Washington arrived here Friday of last week for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jenning. PICTON NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Max bower returned Monday last from Minot. E. E. McDougall went to St. Paul Monday with a car of stock. Hobart Richardson was a guest of Robert Underwood Thanksgiving day. Miss Mae Moore of Cando visited Mrs. Emil Nelson several days last week. Marie O'Donnell visited from Wednesday until Sunday with home folks. Anna McMaster of Rolla visited several days last week with Alice O'Donnell. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Allard were entertained Thursday at the Geo. Hoff home. Helen McMaster of Rolla was a guest of Edna Hoerer from Friday until Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James Jarvis spent Thanksgiving day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Fernyhough. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Fessenden and children are visiting Mrs. Fessenden's parents at North Wood, this state. Melvin Baarstad and sisters went to Elsberry Thursday and visited for several days with their sister and the new baby. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Lawler and Mr. and Mrs. John Pound enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving dinner at the Emil Nelson home. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Murdick, Mrs. L. S. Converse and baby Fay and Mr. Frank Grimes of St. Paul were dinner guests Thursday of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McDougall. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Olson of Elsberry, North Dakota are rejoicing over the arrival of a little son at their home on Monday, November 14. Mrs. Olson was formerly Miss Della Baarstad. The box social given at the Picton school last Wednesday night by teachers and pupils was a huge success. The program was well rendered by the children and was enjoyed by the large crowd present. The sale of boxes amounted to $119.85. The money will be used to buy a Victrola for the new school. December 12, 1919 NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Ray - Cattle killed by a Great Northern train at a grade crossing near here included a prize registered animal valued at $500.00 Hannaford - Fire practically destroyed the plant of the Griggs County Cooperative Creamery Company at this place with its contents. Beach - Sheriff Mickelson's residence here was robbed of 200 quarts of whiskey which had been taken in a raid made by representatives of the attorney general's office some time ago. Cooperstown - Lighting a match in a closet in order to find needed articles of clothing came near costing the life of Mrs. C. O. Holmquist, residing southeast of this city. The injured woman assisted to save the home, although she was herself badly burned. Beach - Claude Vertz was killed in a coal mine by a cave-in north of Carlyle a few days ago. Grand Forks - Mrs. Mary McCarthy, aged 80 years, was burned to death in her home here. Minot - Heat from steam pipes laid by a local power company caused serious damage to street paving. Bisbee - Additional modern apparatus has been added to the equipment of Bisbee's public school playgrounds. Hatton - John Scow, former prominent resident of this city is reported dead at his home in Spokane, Washington. Rolla - A large portion of the business section of this city was wiped out by fire a few days ago. Business places destroyed included two restaurants, four general stores, one barber shop, two drug stores, one millinery shop, two law offices, two dental offices and one hardware store. Casselton - The little city of Amenia, several miles north, is without a city lighting system, following the wrecking of its acetylene plant by an explosion a few days ago in which, fortunately, no one was killed. A new electric plant had been in court of construction before the accident occurred but it is not yet ready for use. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES John Bradley departed on Tuesday via Perth for a visit to "Bonnie Scotland". Mrs. Emery Bullock was under the doctor's care last week but is very much improved at this writing. Jake Walder moved his family on Wednesday of last week into the W. J. Lichty residence which he purchased some time ago. Wm. Lehman vacated the former Bergerson cottage Thursday, ensconcing his family in the house just vacated by the Walders. Claude Lindsay and wife recently came over from Canada to take up their residence amongst us, Claude succeeding V. Young as manager of the R. L. (??-unable to read microfilm) Lumber Co. Mrs. Lynn and daughter Nina with Blanche and Doris Lichty departed for the west Wednesday of last week. They were accompanied to Devils Lake by W. J. Lichty who returned next day intending to leave today (Wednesday) for Eugene, Oregon. He will be joined enroute by the party and they will winter at least in Oregon. It is with deepest regret that our people note the departure of the above, who have been a part of our village since its birth and the sincerest of good wishes attended them in their new home. Mrs. V. Young and family expect to leave today (Wednesday) for Iowa, having turned over the hotel to George Price who will continue to serve the public wants. The Youngs have made many warm friends since coming here, who loathe to see them go, but who wish them success wherever they may locate. LOCAL NEWS Alex Epstein was a passenger to Devils Lake Monday. Sam Gagnon is reported on the sick list this week. The mercury went to 34 below zero both Monday and Tuesday mornings. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar R. Anderson were Rolla visitors the first of the week. Fred Walker was absent from school last week on account of sickness. D. D. Finley was a business visitor to Devils Lake the first of the week. Mrs. Myrtle Anderson and family expect to leave Saturday for Indiana to visit relatives. Laura Kellogg spent the latter part of last week with friends across the line. Mina Richardson spent from Saturday until Monday with her parents at Armourdale. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sidner of Lansford were guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stahl from Saturday until Monday. Our train schedule has been cut to three trains a week, Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, owing to the fuel shortage. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lymburn entertained Miss White, Ruth Brown, Alfred Olson and C. S. Erickson last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Anderson, of Elsberry were passengers to Devils Lake Wednesday. Mr. Anderson has charge of the Equity Elevator Company. Frank Grimes returned from a trip to Devils Lake Wednesday. PICTON NEWS Louis Turcotte visited Sunday with home folks. Melvin Baarstad is visiting friends at Devils Lake. E. E. McDougall returned home Monday from St. Paul. Miss Ada Baarstad visited Wednesday at the H. Hoerer home. Mrs. James Jarvis spent Tuesday with Mrs. E. E. McDougall. Mrs. James O'Donnell was an overnight guest Saturday of Mrs. Strawn. Mrs. E. E. McDougall and children were guests Sunday of Mrs. W. A. White. Miss Otillia Altstadt was a guest of Miss Lulu Strawn from Saturday until Sunday. Walter Gailfus and W. H. James left for St. Paul Friday with several cars of stock. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Allard visited several days last week with relatives near Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Fessenden and children returned home Saturday from their visit at Northwood. Ed. Lentz autoed to Hansboro Tuesday and back the same day. Ed says it was a fine day for joy riding. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lentz have moved onto the Henry Wilberg place. The people of this community extend a hearty welcome to this estimable couple. December 19, 1919 HANSBORO RED CROSS ROLL CALL FOR 1920 Armour, Herbert G. Anderson, Oscar R. Anderson, Evelyn M. Agarand, L. C. Brown, Ruth Brown, Chas. S. Blackburn, D. A. Blackorby, Clara C. Blackorby, Edward C. Blackorby, Ellen Blackorby, C. E. Blackorby, William McKinley Burns, Robt. Carr, Wm. Clatterbuck, E. L. Davidson, Joe Dettman, Ernest Erickson, C. S. Epstein, Alex Epstein, Dorothy Finley, D. D. Finley, Mrs. D. D. Gray, Stanley Gates, Hazel M. Geyer, G. E. Harden, A. C. Hale, S. G. Johnstone, Bert Johnson, Gus L. Knight, Bob A. Kessler, R. P. Lymburn, Roy Lymburn, Mrs. Roy Lindsely, Earl Leftwich, J. D. Leftwich, L. A. Lawler, M. Maddock, Mrs. Mary A. Maddock, Mrs. W. A. E. Maddock, W. A. E. Monson, M. McLean, Mrs. C. A. McLean, G. H. Olson, G. A. Olson, Alfred Olson, Melvin A. Oliver, F. J. Oliver, Edith E. Oliver, Frances Mae Poyzer, J. H. Peckham, A. S. Peterson, Joseph Smith, C. B. Stahl, W. H. Stahl, Lydia C. Thomas, B. L. Thomas, Mrs. B. L. Tribble, Chas. Tribble, Harry Thompson, Bessie Wangren, Freda White, Missouri Wilson, C. C. Williams, Geo. R. Williams, S. H. Ward, H. S. Wills, J. R. JUNIOR RED CROSS Watts, Mary Lou Olson, Amy Landru, Hazel Fernyhough, Ada Walker, Ethel Fernyhough, Florence Knight, Margaret Wilson, Irving Blackburn, Clifford MEMBERS OF HANSBORO POST NO. 31, AMERICAN LEGION Geo. Williams, Post Commander Howard Geary James McCarthy Alfred O. Olson Melvin A. Olson F. J. Oliver Clarence Wilson Manvel Rod Claire Wills Crit J. McNurlin Konrad Eckerdt Hobert Richardson John Lawler Charles King John Illman John Corson Roy Blackorby Thurvold Olson C. S. Erickson Arthur Baarstad V. C. Stapleton Fay King John Heldt Clancey Murphy W. Jay Wills MRS. FRED DICK DIES IN OHIO Robert Long received a telegram Thursday evening, informing of the serious illness of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Dick at Chillicothe, Ohio. A letter after the telegram confirmed the news of her critical condition. Her sister, Miss Roberta Long left for Ohio on Friday. Miss Long arrived at the Fred Dick home on Sunday and was with her sister until the time of her death Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Her father, Robert Long, received a telegram from Miss Long Monday afternoon informing him of Mrs. Dick's death. It is believed that heart trouble was the primary caused of death. In the immediate family circle there are left to mourn her loss: her father, Robert Long; sister, Miss Roberta Long; her husband, Fred Dick; two daughters, Catherine and Marie; and one son, Frederick. Deceased was about 40 years of age at the time of death. Our sincere sympathy is extended. Cando Herald NEWS OF AMERICA J. R. Campbell of the Montana Agricultural College discussing reports of the loss of stock in eastern Monday says lack of forage has precipitated a crisis and stock is dying of exposure and starvation. Butte, Montana is practically without coal. The most serious situation which has ever faced the city now obtains, and almost frantic efforts are being made to get assistance to relieve suffering. There is much suffering among families supported by men who are out of work because of the industrial shutdown. The fire which has been burning in the famous Homestead Mine in South Dakota, since September 25, has been extinguished by flooding. It was necessary to flood the mine only to the 600-foot level. It is estimated the fire loss is close to $1,000,000. The Homestake Mine has produced over $160,000,000 in gold. George McDonald, 8 years old, of Butte, Montana was shot and seriously wounded when the sister, aged four, picked up a rifle and pointed it at him in play, pulling the trigger. The bullet is believed to have penetrated his right lung. The body of Dr. Woodford L. Tilley, Denver dentist, was found in a sleeping car berth of an eastbound Santa Fe train when it reached Syracuse, Kansas, with the throat cut. According to Denver friends Tilley had been laboring under several mental strain. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Killdeer - Damage by fire which broke out in the local opera house amounted to $1,000. Willow City - The Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company is providing Willow City with a new local exchange system. Bisbee - Fire originating from a defective chimney destroyed four of Bisbee's leading business blocks with resultant damage estimated at $40,000. New England - Breaking through the ice into the cold waters of the Northern Pacific Railway Company's open reservoir near Midway, 50 head of cattle belonging to Booke & Olson, well-known ranchers, suffered severely from exposure, from which ten of the herd subsequently died. New Leipzig - W. W. Eastman, well known pioneer farmer and county commissioner of this vicinity is dead. Minot - Harry Roerick is in St. Luke's hospital suffering from a broken leg and other injuries sustained when he was clubbed into insensibility by robbers. Starkweather - John McLaughlin, 80-year-old farmer of Rolla vicinity, was found dead in his wagonbox, having expired on his way home from town. Killdeer - Fifty thousand dollars' worth of property went up in a night blaze in the business section of this city last Monday, the second fire in Killdeer within ten days. Several business places were destroyed and diligent work was required to prevent the fire spreading to the rest of the city. The earlier fire partly destroyed the city auditorium. Grand Forks - Dr. H. E. Simpson in charge of the university observation station, reports that November registered an average temperature of 12.1 degrees above zero, a record for November cold which will jolt the comparative recollections of the oldest inhabitant. The record for continuous high wind was also smashed, the professor reports, when on November 10 the wind attained a velocity of 63 miles an hour. Crosby - The recent death in Iowa of Mrs. Dennis Carey, mother of Mrs. Patrick Noonan, well known resident here, reveals a record of most unusual family and personal history. The dead woman was upward of 97 years of age and was the mother of 12 children from whom 70 grandchildren and 68 great-grandchildren had issued. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES and PICTON NEWS failed to get here this week. LOCAL NEWS Alex and Dorothy Epstein were visitors in Sarles Sunday. Miss Lois Kyes was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. L. Blackorby last week. Telephone lineman Joiner of Cando was an unofficial visitor from Saturday and Monday. Local news is scarce this week on account of the bad weather and train service. Frank Grimes who has been visiting here for the past two weeks left Wednesday. The Farmers Railroad went back to their regular schedule Thursday of this week, much to everyone's delight. Dougal Martin left Wednesday to spend Christmas with home folks. It is reported that Dougal will not return alone. John Walker and Delmar Farrell returned home Wednesday from Devils Lake where they have been working with the ice gang. Marcus Kessler is reported on the sick list this week, and was taken to the Devils Lake hospital Wednesday again, accompanied by his wife where he will receive medical treatment. Mr. and Mrs. D. B. McClements of Canada arrived here Wednesday from Devils Lake to visit Mrs. McClements' sister, Mrs. L. Blackorby. Rev. W. A. E. Maddock attended a meeting of the ministers at Devils Lake last week. Mrs. Roy Lymburn and Mrs. Harvey McLean were Devils Lake visitors the first of the week. Word was received recently of the birth of a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Tassa of Cooperstown, North Dakota. Mr. and Mrs. L. Blackorby and daughter Helen were guests at the Wm. Wilson home Sunday. Word was received here last week of the birth of a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilson of Callholm, Saskatchewan, Canada. Mrs. Wilson was formerly Miss Thersa Brown of this place. December 26, 1919 MR. AND MRS. OSCAR ANDERSON LEFT MONDAY FOR WISCONSIN Mr. and Mrs. Oscar R. Anderson left for Stanley, Wisconsin Monday to spend the holidays with Mr. Anderson's mother. In addition to their trip being a Christmas one, the Anderson's also term it their "delayed honeymoon", it being their first opportunity to make an extended trip together since their marriage in 1917. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson stopped at Grand Forks for a day while enroute, visiting at the home of Mrs. Anderson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Markell and at the home of Mrs. Seymour Anderson, Mrs. Oscar Anderson's sister. On the return trip Mr. Anderson will purchase the necessary furniture and equipment for their new store. He informs us that the plate glass for the front windows will cost in excess of $500.00. They will return home about January 15. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Eddie Altenbraun was a passenger to Devils Lake Tuesday. Crosby Mateer and Geo. Clouse returned from Devils Lake Tuesday. Miss Kate Elsberry who is one of the teachers near Calvin is at home for her Christmas vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Hindman departed Wednesday for a visit with relatives in Ohio. Miss Lorna Dodge arrived home from Mankato Normal, Saturday to spend her vacation with her parents. Miss Mabel Latham came over from her school at Brinsmade Saturday for a two week vacation at home. Miss Frances and Ruth Price arrived from Devils Lake where they are attending school for a visit with their parents. Miss Lela Briggs arrived on Saturday from Sherwood where she is teaching to spend the holidays with home folks. Miss Bessie Hronesh another of our school marms arrived from Renville Saturday to spend the holidays with home folks. Misses Gladys Mateer and Ruth Hunt came in from Armourdale Tuesday have closed their school with an interesting Christmas program, for a two week vacation. Miss Hunt departed on Wednesday for her home at Egeland. Vera Walker arrived home last week from Mayville to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Walker. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar R. Anderson entertained Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stahl and Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Oliver and baby Frances Mae at dinner Sunday. Hazel Lawrence and Grace Tribble came up from Egeland where they are attending school, Saturday to spent the holidays with home folks. Miss Myrtle Weeden, who is teaching at Perth and Miss Alethea Weeden, Deputy School Superintendent, arrived home Saturday to spend the Christmas holidays. Nobel Deardorff came up from Egeland on Saturday where he is attending school. Beatrice Elsberry was an up passenger from there also. Miss Mina Lynn departed on Monday for Wolf Point, Montana where she will spend Christmas with her brother's family, journeying on to Oregon later. Tom Elsberry went to Egeland on the Soo Sunday, returning home Monday. He was accompanied on the return by his brother George, who visited here between trains. Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Hoff returned from Devils Lake Monday having taken the young Price girl who is living with them to the hospital for medical aid for appendicitis. School was dismissed for a one week vacation on Friday. In time for the teachers to take the southbound train. Miss Solberg will spend her Christmas at Churchs Ferry; Miss Meyers at Cando; Miss Meyers at Cando; while Misses Bean and go to Minnesota we understand. MARTIN - OLAFSON Dougal Martin of this place and Miss Maud Olafson of Grand Forks were quietly married at Grand Forks Sunday. Mr. Martin is a well known farmer east of town. The young couple returned to Hansboro Monday and will make this their home. Their many friends with them much prosperity and happiness in their married life. MOST IMPORTANT NEWS OF THE WORLD The body of Harold M. Morrison, a United States forest ranger, missing in the Cache Forest, Utah, has been found, the report saying Morrison was frozen to death. J. Q. Adams, locater and founder of the city of Three Forks in Gallatin County, Montana, died in Chicago, aged 73. He sold the townsite to the Milwaukee Railroad. The First Methodist Church at Mandan, North Dakota was burned to the ground with all its contents in a fire which started from unknown origin. Plans are already being formulated for the erection of a $50,000 building to replace it. George Allery, 15 years old, farmhand, who shot and killed Newton Brown, his employer, after a quarrel last fall, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the first degree and was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary by Judge Coffey at Bismarck, North Dakota. Vivian, Hurde, Draper and Belvedere are out of coal and are using corncobs for fuel, according to dispatches. Conditions in other surrounding town are as bad, it is declared and there seems to be no immediate relief in sight. The jury in the case of Stephen Harris, tried for killing of George Hebrom at White Fish, Montana, last summer, returned a verdict of guilty and suggested as punishment a fine of one cent. Judge Thompson approved the verdict and remitted the fine. The shooting followed a quarrel over Harris' wife. Gold dust worth approximately $400,000 bought by dog teams over the winter trail from the Kuskokwin and Iditarod regions of Alaska is at Seward awaiting shipment to Seattle. Seventeen vessels, wrecked, missing or making port in a crippled condition were recorded by the marine authorities as victims of storms which swept the North Atlantic coast in the last few days. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Amidon - The general store and post office at Bierman, a rural point about 15 miles from here was destroyed by fire. Devils Lake - This vicinity had a unique incident in the marriage of a couple - the groom was 80 and the bride was 84 years of age. Towner - The trial of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Zimmerman, who are held here on a charge of child murder, has been postponed until December 29. Mandan - The Methodist Church of this city was destroyed by fire, with a loss of about $10,000, only one-fourth of which was covered by insurance. Jamestown - George Allery pleaded guilty to the charge of manslaughter in killing of Newton Brown. The defendant, who is but 15 years of age, was sentenced to serve ten years in the state penitentiary. Jamestown - An escaped inmate of the state asylum for the insane, who has been at large since the year 1912, was arrested here after returning to the city under an assumed name, armed with a razor, which he had evidently planned bodily harm to officials of the institution. Pembina - People of St. Vincent, across the river in Minnesota, played "good Samaritan" to Pembina when the local coal supply gave out to the last pound. Except for this timely action, some suffering would have been entailed. Fargo - Flying pool balls thrown by John Bradley, colored, in his efforts to "get" another negro who had just shot him through the stomach, nearly caused a riot in a Front Street pool room. Gus McLaren, his assailant, has been placed under arrest, and it is believed the wounded man will recover. LOCAL NEWS Frank South is loading a car of wheat this week. Gus Johnson was a Devils Lake visitor Monday. Mr. Sherwin of Saturday to spend Christmas with home folks. Mrs. L. Geary returned home Tuesday from a trip to Grand Forks. Marcus Cox, of Alberta, Canada, is the guest of his brother, T. B. Cox. Miss Elsie Peters was a guest of Miss Grace Tribble last Saturday. Chas. Brown and Lynch Leftwich were Cartwright visitors Monday. Delmar Farrell left Saturday for Idaho where he will spend the winter. Gladys Fernyhough arrived home Saturday to spent the Christmas holidays. John Kjellerson has been repairing the vault at the Hansboro State Bank. Miss Briggs, one of our teachers, left Friday noon for Egeland to spend the Christmas vacation with home folks. Misses White, Thompson and Gates remain in Hansboro. Miss Mabel Olson returned home from Grand Forks where she is attending the Union Commercial College, Tuesday to spend Christmas with home folks. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. McAneney and children arrived from Bismarck Wednesday and are spending the holidays with Mrs. McAneney's parent, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Murdick. Ed Gray came up from Bisbee to visit with his brother, Fred Gray Saturday. John Wampler, of Egeland was a caller in our village between trains Monday. Dr. Emert of Sarles was a professional visitor in our vicinity Wednesday. S. H. Williams was a business visitor in Grand Forks over Sunday returning home Tuesday. Alberta Weeden came home last Saturday to spend Christmas week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Weeden. Mrs. Marcus Kessler arrived home from Devils Lake Tuesday and reports her husband as being greatly improved since his operation. Miss Mabel Landru arrived here last Saturday from Minnesota for a visit with her father, H. P. Landru and sister, Hazel. Ed Jennings drove to Rolla Thursday to catch the train for Cando. He will leave Cando this week for Rochester, Minnesota.