Towner County, ND, Hansboro News published between February 1, 1919 and February 28, 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 February 1, 1919 and February 28, 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 February 7, 1919 NORTH DAKOTA NEWS IN BRIEF Devils Lake - C. L. Cerney, express agent of the Great Northern at this point, has left for parts unknown and is said to be short $400 in his accounts with the county. Williston - The body of Ray Williams, a McKenzie County rancher, was found partly encased in ice eight miles southwest of this city, where it had evidentially lain for several days. Mandan - "Dan Cupid" is reported as being engaged in an after-the-was revival of industry at this point, County Judge Shaw having a volume of applications for marriage licenses unprecedented for many months past. Pembina - Ice on the Red River at this point is said to be not over 20 inches in thickness anywhere, with various places where the water is not frozen over at all - a condition unprecedented at this season of the year within the memory of any of the local residents. Mandan - Local papers published items announcing the conviction of Theodore Deletzke for bootlegging and the serious if not fatal freezing of the infant child of Mrs. Theodore Deletzke which crawled out onto the doorstep unknown to the mother as she was leaving the house a few days ago. Casselton - Courtship gifts formed the basis of the lawsuit of a Cass County farmer against a young woman neighbor in this section. The court decided the plaintiff was entitled to $300 for gifts bestowed on the defendant in a courtship, which was terminated abruptly by the young lady's marriage to another man. Dickinson - Farmers in southwestern North Dakota who have watched the increase of grasshoppers for the past few seasons are hopeful that the warm weather of January may have helped eradicate the pests. Many of the hoppers are said to have hatched out during the warm spell and the chance of their being frozen to death in subsequent cold snaps it is hoped, will be extremely good. Williston - John Stupard, army deserter and all-around bad man, pleaded guilty to grand larceny here and was sentenced to the state penitentiary for five years. He robbed a store at Stanley last August and was engaged in various escapades including a jail delivery and the shooting of an officer and had been at large for some time before he was captured following his identification by an acquaintance who happened to meet him at Minot. Fargo - Thirty-five thoroughbred Shorthorn cattle sold here recently for $13,000, an average of $361 per head. Bowbells - Gust Anderson, the 19-year-old boy who shot and killed his father following an altercation at their home southwest of here, pleaded guilty to the offense and was sentenced to life imprisonment in the state penitentiary. Jamestown - Arthur Genzel, a farm hand employed near here, was found dead at the roadside between home and town, death having evidentially resulted from concussion of the brain caused by a fall from a load of coal. Grand Forks - Norwegian ski enthusiasts held a big tournament in this city last Sunday, using for the purpose a massive artificial slideway which has been erected in Lincoln Park. A number of valuable trophies were put up to be competed for. Bismarck - Governor Lynn J. Frazier has designated February 6 to be observed with appropriate memorial services in honor of former President Theodore Roosevelt, who is especially revered by many friends in this state because of personal acquaintances formed as a result of his former residence here. Jamestown - Clerk of Court Jesse M. Cran, who responded to a call to assist the American fighting forces a number of months ago by contributing the use of a valuable pair of binoculars, was pleased to receive the glasses back a few days ago with acknowledgment of their usefulness from Franklin D. Roosevelt, assistant Secretary of the Navy. An examination of the case shows the instruments to have seen considerable use. Fargo - North Dakota aliens who served with the American colors in the war, have the privilege, it is learned, of becoming citizens of the United States without the trouble of making preliminary declaration of intention. Information of this fact, which is true of aliens irrespective of their place of residence the United States, has just been brought here by word from Washington and it is also announced that the Home Service committee of the American Red Cross are prepared to assist such men in securing the necessary citizenship papers. LOCAL NEWS Miss Lulu Strawn is the guest of Miss Iva Barker this week. Miss Grace Tribble came up from Elsberry Saturday and spent Sunday with home folks. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stahl spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Heeter. Mrs. J. D. Leftwich and Lynch and Chas. Brown were guests at the Jim Brown home Sunday. Wm. Richardson attended a meeting of the school directors at Cando Wednesday of last week. Jake Brassard left Monday for Ontario, Canada, where he will visit relatives. Miss Dorothy Epstein who had been visiting home folks in Sarles returned home Monday. The Bible Study class met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Oscar R. Anderson. Melvin Olson, who has been in the military service for several months, returned home Monday. Mrs. F. H. Murdick returned the first of the week from Devils Lake, where she had been visiting her daughter, Mrs. L. P. McAneney. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brown left last Friday for Winnipeg where they will visit for sometime with their daughter, Mrs. Earl. Mr. and Mrs. D. B. McDonald, who have been visiting at the Chas. Brown home returned to Crocus Monday. Melvin Olson has accepted the position of assistant cashier at the Hansboro State Bank. The Red Cross will meet next Friday, February 14 at the home of Mrs. W. Swartz. Those wishing to go should meet at Olson's store where a way will be provided. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Lawrence and family spent Sunday at the Wm. Wilson home. A. Blackorby returned home Wednesday from a trip south where he has been for the past two or three months. PICTON NEWS Mrs. Arthur Galloway and children are visiting at Rolla this week. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McDougall and family visited Monday evening at the H. Hoerer home. Mrs. Andrew McMaster enjoyed several days visit at Rolla this week. Mrs. Guido Widmeyer and children of Rolla were over Sunday guests at the farm home. About 50 friends and neighbors gathered Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Alice Bower where they enjoyed a social evening of games and other amusements. Mrs. R. D. Harris and children returned to their home at Belmont. She was accompanied home by her little daughter, Hope, who has spent the past eight months at the H. Hoerer home. (Too Late For Last Week) Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Galloway and family, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gailfus and son Fred, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Olson, Mr. and Mrs. H. Hoerer and family, Mrs. R. D. Harris and children, Guido Widmeyer, Ruth, Edna, Olive, Melvin and Arthur Baarstad were delightfully entertained Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McMaster. Miss Blanche Jarvis is a guest this week of Miss Hazel O'Donnell. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. White and family visited Sunday at the E. E. McDougall home. The Red Cross met Thursday with Mrs. Walter Gailfus. Wm. White and A. McMaster transacted business at Cando Friday. James Maloney returned Tuesday from the Rochester Hospital where he had been taking treatment. While at Rochester he was very sick with influenza. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Miller entertained a number of friends Friday evening last all report a most enjoyable time. Mrs. R. D. Harris and children are spending the week with Mrs. Walter Gailfus. February 14, 1919 ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Dee Eakright and Elmer Odekirk were arrivals from Egeland Friday. Mrs. Geo. Elsberry returned to Egeland Thursday after a stay at the Claude Elsberry home. The Latham girls were weekend guests at the Fred Lindsay home last week. Miss Edith Mills went to Devils Lake Wednesday to take the teachers examination. Lyle Elsberry was able to resume school, Monday after an absence of several days because of illness. Mrs. Brunnemeyer came up from Egeland Monday to assist her sister, Mrs. Sibley, who is ill with a severe cold. News was received here of the death of Mr. Fuller of Crocus on Thursday. Will give particulars next week. Ted Van Luyan drove a load of young folks to Clyde, Friday, where they attended the dance given that night. They report a jolly time. The Ladies Aid met in active session at Mrs. Gray's Thursday of last week. They will meet with Mrs. Chas. Jahnke next Thursday. Fred Lindsay and Coy Eller drove to the Turtle Mountains Thursday returning with loads of sawdust to be used for packing ice. A masquerade dance was given at Perth last Thursday at which there was a large attendance, a number of our young folks going over. Our teachers and pupils are enjoying a holiday this Wednesday being granted a vacation in commemoration of the immortal Lincoln. A delightful card party was given at the Harry Roberts home Friday evening, a dainty lunch adding to the enjoyment. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Jake Walder and son, Mr. and Mrs. Kendig and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gall and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Will O'Brien and daughter, Mrs. Mills and daughter, Geo. Petsinger and children and Mrs. Sibley. Our villagers were gladdened Monday upon seeing seven husky lads, clad in khaki, alight from the train. They were returning from Camp Custer in splendid physical trim and expressed themselves as "glad to get back" - the warm handclasp of friends and relatives assuring them of a hearty welcome. We were unable to obtain all their names but will endeavor to learn them and print them next week. The following is a list of the Red Cross work done by Rock Lake Branch and Auxiliaries for the month of January 1919. January 3, 1919 This was work left over from 1918 and was done by Rock Lake Branch and Auxiliaries: 1 hospital short; 2 surgical gowns; 4 hospital caps; 23 work shirts; 1 pajama coat; 3 outing shirts; 9 hospital socks; 2 sweaters; 1 pair wristlets; 2 pair socks. Iowa Auxiliary 21 shirts, 2 sweaters, 9 pair knitted socks, 24 infant shirts Mt. Pleasant Auxiliary 5 sweaters, 4 pair socks, 5 convalescent robes, 12 Italian comfort kits Willing Workers 4 pair knitted socks, 5 sweaters, 5 convalescent robes, 25 Italian comfort kits Boyd Auxiliary 15 surgical gowns, 24 infant skirts, 8 pair knitted socks Rock Lake Branch 10 convalescent robes, 6 pair knitted socks, 4 sweaters, 2 surgical gowns, 6 shirts, 14 Italian comfort kits Mrs. J. A. Pettit, Secretary NORTH DAKOTA NEWS IN BRIEF Minot - Many applications for government seed loans are reported by County Agent W. A. Peck of this city. Grand Forks - A general shortage of rural school teachers is reported from many sections of the state, particularly in the western counties. Hope - Paul Roberts, a resident of this place, claims the distinction of having been the first white child born in Minneapolis. He was born on what is known as Minnesota Street, October 1, 1852, according to the records. Williston - The first wounded man of Williston's Company E to return home has arrived in the city. He is Fred Wilkinson, home on a 14-day furlough after a period in hospital suffering from wounds sustained in the great repulse of the Germans between Solssons and Chateau Thierry. Dickey - Private Erwin E. Larson of this place is reported as one of three North Dakota soldiers just returned to the American lines in France after a period of confinement in German military prisons. The two others reported released are Privates F. E. Hjelle of Lundbridge and Asa W. Sherritt of Blanchard. Minot - Julius H. Weinrebe, well-known furniture dealer and lodge man of this city, is among the recent victims of pneumonia following an attack of Spanish Influenza. Mr. Weinrebe had an unusually extensive personal acquaintance throughout the western portion of North Dakota both in business and fraternal circles. Plaza - George J. Smith, well-known newspaper publisher and politician of this city, died at his home here a few days ago from influenza. Mr. Smith owned a string of local newspapers in this section and had been more or less prominently identified with the so-called progressive wing of the Republican party and with the Equity farming interests. He was a candidate for nomination on the Republican ticket in 1916 for governor. Mandan - A local school superintendency tangle is said to have occurred at Hebron, due to the return of former Superintendent Robertson, who enlisted in the military service some time ago with the promise that he could again have the position on his discharge from the service. The school board in the meantime engaged another superintendent, with whom they made an unconditional contract that is still in force, according to the allegations. Bismarck - The First North Dakota band, expected home shortly from "somewhere in Germany", will tour the state, it is said, some time during the present spring. This band was selected by General Pershing to accompany the army of occupation and has been doing its bit by showing the inhabitants of Deutschland that they are not "uber alles" in first-class music making. North Dakota's second band which is "over there" with the American military forces, have also come in for many honors, having played in Paris on a number of distinguished occasions. Mapleton - The town hall and opera house owned by a local association was burned to the ground recently. Loss, $5,000; with only $2,000 covered by insurance. Regent - The Empire elevator at this place was recently destroyed by fire with 21,000 bushels of grain. The loss is said to be one of the heaviest ever sustained in a single fire in this section of the state, and will aggregate probably upward of $50,000. Minot - A movement has been set on foot by farmers between Minot, Roseglen and Elbowoods to establish an electric line over a route connecting these points. Both coal and grain are produced in large quantities at the inland points in this region and if the proposed line is feasible much good will result to the people of the country covered. A strong committee has been named to investigate the practicability of the undertaking. Mandan - B. A. Lawrence, formerly of this city, was scalded to death at Glendive a few days ago. He was a railroad locomotive fireman and the accident which caused his death was caused by the bursting of one of the main steam pipes in the engine cab in which he was working. A peculiar circumstance accompanying his death is that within 15 minutes of the time it occurred his father also died at his home at Streeter in this state. Medora - It is considered probable that a memorial will be raised here in honor of Theodore Roosevelt some time during the present year. Colonel Roosevelt's former residence here particularly endeared him to many of the older settlers of this section, as well as to others, who see western traits in the rough and ready manner in which he espoused any cause that appealed to him. Suitable memorial services were held here in his honor as suggested in the recent proclamation of Governor Frazier. Bismarck - Assistant Attorney General A. E. Sheets left here last week for Rugby, where he was called to assist in the prosecution of Olaf A. Olson, the wealthy Minot hotel owner, on charges brought against him as a result of Attorney General Langer's famous raid on the Magic City in 1917. Olson, who was charged with three felonies and one misdemeanor in connection with the alleged immoral operation of his hotel, took a change of venue from Ward County and then became ill, necessitating postponement of the hearing. Hebron - Mrs. Justina Hoersch, aged 75 years, was fatally injured and Andrew Hirning badly hurt by the overturning of Mr. Hirning's automobile in which they were coming into Hebron. Both are well known residents of the section south of this city and Mr. Hirning, having overtaken the elderly woman coming into town with a team, asked her to ride with him in the belief that it would be much more comfortable for her. The car overturned about five miles out of town and Mrs. Hoersch sustained injuries from which she survived only a few hours. LOCAL NEWS Frank Grimes was a visitor down the line last week. E. C. Jahnke left Monday for Fargo going down on business. Joseph Peterson arrived home from Camp Custer Monday. Mrs. Archie McLean is visiting friends across the line this week. Claire Wilson, one of our sailor boys, arrived home from camp, on Thursday. The Ladies Aid met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. F. H. Murdick. Rev. W. A. E. Maddock was a passenger to Devils Lake Monday returning Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. M. Lawler were callers Sunday afternoon at the Everett Lawler home. Miss Lulu Strawn returned home Monday and is now at work at the Bank of Hansboro again. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stahl were guests at Wm. Richardson home last Sunday. A brother of Mrs. J. B. Smith is visiting here this week on his way home from Camp Custer. Herman Lentz left Wednesday for Fergus Falls, Minnesota where he expects to go into the movie business. Wednesday was Lincoln's birthday but owing to so much time being lost in the fall our school did not take a holiday. Mack Blackorby had the misfortune of crushing one of his fingers Monday by getting it caught between some cogs at the garage. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McLean, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Long and Alex Epstein went to Sarles Saturday returning home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilson and family, Mrs. F. J. Oliver and baby and Miss Mina Richardson were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Seeley Sunday. Harry Tribble went to Devils Lake Monday to consult a doctor and word was received here that an operation was necessary. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tribble went down to near the first of the week. The Red Cross will not meet this week on account of the Ladies Aid supper and Elmer Clatterbuck's sale. They will meet next Friday, February 21 at the home of Mrs. W. Swartz. LENTZ BROS. SELLS OUT Lentz Bros. last week sold their Implement Store last week to Oscar R. Anderson. Mr. Anderson has been busy this week moving hardware, etc. to his store. They also closed a deal last week in which they sold their moving picture show here to Percy Cowen and Lynch Leftwich who will run the movies in the future. The Lentz' are leaving town. PICTON NEWS Herman Miller was a passenger to Devils Lake Saturday returning Monday. Arthur Jodwin was calling on friends at St. John Tuesday. Miss Hazel O'Donnell is visiting friends in Hansboro. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McDougall were guests of the Hugo Gailfus family Friday evening last. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McMaster attended the Odd Fellows banquet at Rolla Thursday last. Charles McMaster, a returned soldier is enjoying a visit at the Andrew McMaster home. Mr. and Mrs. James O'Donnell and Mrs. Andrew McMaster were entertained at the Charles Widmeyer home Thursday last. Arthur Galloway accompanied by Harold Porteous of Rolla, went to Rock Lake Tuesday where they visited at the Claude Elsberry home for several days. Some time Wednesday the granary and auto shed on the Andrew McMaster farm caught fire. The building and contents including a Chevrolet car were completely destroyed, we have not learned the cause of the fire or the amount of grain destroyed. But at any rate the loss will be keenly felt by Mr. McMaster. The coming event of the year 1919 will be held at the school house, Tuesday evening February 25. The Picton Grangers have decided to hold a box social and dance on that date. Good music will be furnished by first class musicians. A special invitation is extended to the public and a good time is assured all who attend, come and bring your best girl. February 21, 1919 ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Another social hop was held in the depot Saturday night. A new baby boy arrived at the Bob Carnahan home Monday of last week. Mahlon Eller who was lying in a critical condition at our writing a week ago is improving. Mrs. Carnahan and little Genevieve Kreiger went to Devils Lake Monday returning Tuesday. Mrs. Hronesh returned home from an over Sunday visit with Miss Bessie at Egeland. Irvine Latham arrived home Monday having finished his course at the Fargo I. B. C. Henry Walder returned from Devils Lake Thursday where he had dental work done. Roy Lean received a car load of autos Saturday which he has been busy unloading this week. Another card party was held at the A. L. Kendig farm home Friday and a splendid evening enjoyed. Miss Ruth Elsberry arrived from Fargo, Saturday being summoned by the critical condition of her mother. Henry Hendrickson went to Devils Lake Monday to accompany his wife home from the hospital. They returned Tuesday. Jas. Kennedy arrived on Tuesday's train. He spent several days circulating amongst his numerous friends here, departing on Saturday. Miss Edith Mills returned from Devils Lake Saturday. She was accompanied by her sister Miss Ruth who came up from Cando for a visit at home. We are only able to obtain the names of five of the seven soldier boys who returned from Camp Custer last week. They are as follows: Robt. Holt, Boyd Hoff, Jno. Held, Hilbert Housholz, Geo. Clouse. Joe Lingren of Starkweather is in our village this week. Mr. Lingren has given up his former position as station agent there and is writing insurance, visiting our burg in that interest, incidentally greeting many old friends. The new furnace was set up in the church last week and the community is indebted to D. I. Brindle, Harley and E. C. Latham for its installation. There was a noticeable increase in the congregation. Sunday which was doubtless due to the assurance of a comfortable church room. Loyd Forney of Rock Lake was a caller in our city Tuesday. Mr. Forney came down to get a casket for Ed Fuller who lived northwest of Crocus. Mr. Fuller died of heart trouble on last Tuesday morning. He was about sixty years of age at the time of his death. Internment was made in the Brumbaugh cemetery. Egeland Enterprise. A new business firm, composed of Messers. W. J. and Harry Lichty, N. W. Hawkinson and T. F. Kreiger launched forth in our village recent. The firm will be known as The Rock Lake Lumber Company, having purchased the stocks formerly owned by the N. W. Hawkinson and O. D. Gruber Co's. LOCAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Clatterbuck moved into the Frank Lawrence residence west of August Miller's last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. D. B. McDonald came up from Crocus last week and are visiting at the Chas. Brown home. The Ladies Aid supper and sale held at Grimes Hall last Friday night was well attended and we understand about $100 was taken in. Dr. Emert was called Monday to see Frances Cowan, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Cowan. She is reported as having an attack of appendicitis. Thos. Cox returned home Saturday from a trip to Illinois where he had been called on account of the death of his mother. Mr. Cox reports fine weather there. Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Heeter and son Ralph, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar R. Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Oliver and Frances Mae spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stahl. Mrs. F. J. Oliver and little daughter were passengers to Devils Lake last Friday, going down to meet Mr. Oliver who has been placed on the inactive list of the Fleet Naval Reserve after 12 months active duty. They returned home Saturday. He is again at work in the News office. Miss Mary Stapleton returned from Devils Lake. She had been away taking teacher's examinations. Rev. W. A. E. Maddock was in Devils Lake the latter part of last week attending a meeting of the ministers. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Cowen and family are now residents of our village, having moved into the house north of the church last week. Lee Leftwich returned home the first of the week after an absence of several months on the coast. Lee has been working on a passenger boat between Seattle and Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lymburn, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilson, Miss Ruth Brown, Roy Lymburn and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schwartz and family were guests at the Ninke home Sunday last. MRS. EVA ELSBERRY PASSES AWAY Mrs. Eva P. Elsberry passed away at about 8:00 a. m. Tuesday after a lingering illness from cancer. Though her death was unexpected and came as a blow to the many friends and dear ones who loved her so well. Funeral arrangements are pending the arrival of relatives today (Wednesday). NORTH DAKOTA NEWS IN BRIEF Werner - This city has added two chemical engines to its fire-fighting equipment. Dickinson - John Barth of Miles City has purchased the business of the St. Charles hotel here. Upham - Eating strychnine pills mistaken for candy cost the life of the infant daughter of August Frechtner here. Bismarck - Announcement is made of the birth of a baby daughter to Governor and Mrs. Lynn J. Frazier at the executive residence here a few days ago. Edgeley - Fire originating in the basement of a hardware store here totally destroyed three business buildings and entailing a loss of approximately $40,000. Mandan - Mrs. Joseph Dorn, Mandan's most aged resident, passed away at the home of her daughter in this city a few days ago at the advanced age of 95 years. Fargo - The salvage depot maintained by local Red Cross workers here during the past season netted a profit of $7,754.26 to the organization according to a detailed report which has just been made public. The average monthly receipts of the department were $1,547.16. Dunn Center - The city staged a great homecoming celebration for its returned soldiers, at which 25 of the fighting Yanks were assembled on the stage as guests of honor. The populace turned out en masse to pay their tribute to the county's men who helped in the world's war for democracy. Fargo - A bronze roll of honor has been unveiled by Fargo college in memory of former students of the institution who lost their lives in their country's service during the war. Golden plates are imposed upon the tablet bearing the names of five heroes who will be so remembered. Fargo - The serious illness of Lieutenant Colonel Gilbert C. Grafton has been reported from France. Colonel Grafton is a well-known Fargo man and has been for many years prominently identified with military and national guard matters, being a veteran of the country's military operations in the Philippine Islands. Bismarck - The proprietor of the Sanitary Café here was arrested, charged with grand larceny alleged to have been committed in a series of operations under which he was compelling local wholesale fruit and provision concerns to supply the wants of his trade. Settlement has been made for a considerable amount of these goods, it is said. Fargo - The major portion of North Dakota's volunteer fighting contingent comprising the old First and Second North Dakota regiments is understood to be in course of transport back from France for early demobilization. Troops ready for demobilization for this section are uniformly being sent to Camp Dodge. LOCAL NEWS Miss Mina Richardson spent Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Richardson near Armourdale. The auction sale of Elmer Clatterbuck's was not as well attended as would have been had the weather been better. John Hall of Sarles was a business caller in town last week. Dr. Emert of Sarles was a professional caller in town Monday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Converse, Friday, February 14, a daughter. Those who attended the dance last Friday night report a very enjoyable time. The Red Cross is meeting this afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. Swartz. F. C. Robeson of Cando came up Friday to auction Elmer Clatterbuck's sale. Marcus Kessler was a Devils Lake visitor last week returning home on Saturday. J. B. Smith left Monday for Grafton where he expects to spend a few days. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Smith is reported ill with pneumonia this week. Mrs. E. C. Jahnke left Saturday for Moorhead, Minnesota where she will visit with her father. We understand the Harry Tribble who underwent an operation at Devils Lake is getting along nicely. C. A. Weeden was a busy visitor to Devils Lake last Friday returning home Saturday. Sheriff Thomas Oakland of Cando was a caller in our village last Friday and Saturday. Myron Converse of Minneapolis was visiting relatives in Hansboro the first of the week. G. A. Olson received word Wednesday that his son Alfred had arrived safely from France. February 28, 1919 INCOME TAX MAN COMING Get ready for the Income Tax man. He will arrive here March 14, where he can be consulted free of charge. Bring in your problems, figures, doubts and questions is his invitation to you. Every unmarried person who had a net income of $1,000 or over during 1918 and every married person, who, together with his wife (or husband) and minor children had a net income of $2,000 has an income tax to pay. The advice and services of the Deputy Collector are entirely free and he will remain in town until the close of business on the above mentioned date. EVA P. ELSBERRY Died at her home in Rock Lake, Tuesday, February 18, 1919. Mrs. Eva P. Elsberry, wife of W. C. Elsberry, age 40 years. Eva Porteous was a native of Canada, moving with her parents to Rolla, when she was eleven years old. Following her marriage to Mr. Elsberry they moved to the Elsberry homestead, west of Rock Lake, later becoming residents of our village. Mrs. Elsberry was a woman of sterling character, possessed of unlimited patience. She had been a sufferer for years, but in spite of all that medical aid could do, was compelled to succumb to that dread disease, cancer. She was well known in our vicinity and beloved by all and because of her willingness and efficiency will indeed be missed by home and friends. The funeral services were held at the family residence on Thursday under the auspices of the Odd Fellow and Rebekah lodges and interment was made in the Odd Fellow Cemetery. Besides the husband, two sons and three daughters who mourn her loss, she leaves two sisters, two brothers, her parents and two sisters having preceded her. Those who attended the funeral from a distance were: Geo. Porteous and son; Harold from Saskatchewan; Mr. and Mrs. Salt, daughter and son; Mrs. Galloway and daughter; Mrs. Harry Galloway and Arthur Galloway from Rolla; Chas. Elsberry, St. John and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Elsberry, Egeland. The entire community extend their sympathy to the bereaved family. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Mrs. Tom Elsberry was a school visitor Friday. Ben Gleason arrived in our village Wednesday of last week. Miss Lois Schaffer returned home Monday from working near Sarles. Otto Bullock returned Thursday from a winter's sojourn in the East. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Krieger and son Robert left Saturday for a few days visit at Devils Lake. Mrs. "Pat" Elsberry and daughter Ethereal, are assisting at the Roy Price home for a few days. Orin Sanders, who assisted Mrs. Sibley as chore boy for several days, returned to the Forney home Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Hardel arrived Thursday from Minnesota and are guests at the home of the letters brother, Chas. Jahnke. Miss Ruth Mills went to Devils Lake Monday expecting to visit a few days there, before returning to her duties at Cando. The Misses Vera Young and Eunice Stevenson departed Wednesday for Devils Lake where they will have dental work done. Another step has been taken towards the comfort of our church, electric lights having been installed on Wednesday of last week, the fact of which we are very glad to note. Ed Walder went to Devils Lake Tuesday of this week to have dental work done. PICTON NEWS Frank Rosscup of Rolla, is a guest this week of Fred Gailfus. Lehman Gailfus of Rolla was an over Sunday visitor with home folks. H. Hoerer accompanied by David Edwards were callers in Rolla Friday. Mr. and Mrs. David Edwards of Belmont, Manitoba are visiting here with relatives and friends. Arthur Baarstad journeyed to Devils Lake Saturday where he will visit for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. David Edwards were dinner guests Saturday at this James O'Donnell home. Mrs. Underwood and son Fred spent several days this week at Devils Lake where Fred received medical treatment. Owing to the weatherman handing out such a parcel of weather Tuesday the box social and dance has been postponed until some time in the near future when it is to be hoped we will find a better night. Friday night last some forty-five friends and neighbors drove to the McDougall home, arriving there as the family was about to retire for the night and announced a surprise party. The crowd was invited in and soon had possession of the house and proceeded to indulge in games and other amusements until three o'clock in the morning when they departed for their homes, one and all voting Mr. and Mrs. McDougall royal entertainers. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS IN BRIEF Minot - L. T. Larson of Drady, south of here, brought two dressed hogs to the local market which netted him $100.51. One of the porkers weighed 275 pounds. Beach - Mrs. L. W. Richards has sold her famous "L. W." ranch north of this city for a consideration of little upward of $30,000. Peter Golliet of Fargo is the purchaser. Halliday - Paul, Nick and Tom Baer, three well known farm boys living south of here, all died within a week from influenza and its complications. The mother is also reported in a critical condition. Sheldon - Because he had changed his physical bearing, it took residents of the town of Sheldon several minutes to place a sailor boy who arrived in the city. The boy was Ray Fender, a son of Alex Fender and had been in the service of the Navy for two years. Drayton - Eight citations for conspicuous bravery is the record of Sergeant Peter A. Olson, son of Ole Olson, a farmer living near here. Olson was selected as guide for General Pershing during a certain action in the Toul sector and noticing a German rifle grenade which landed within a few feet of the General and his party, the doughty sergeant threw himself upon the shell with a view of saving the officers, but entirely ignoring his own danger. Fortunately, the grenade failed to explode. LOCAL NEWS G. A. Olson, upon receiving word of his mother's death at Montivideo, Minnesota left Wednesday for that place. The infant daughter of Mrs. A. C. Anderson is ill with pneumonia. J. M. Gibbons of Fargo, came up Saturday, returning Tuesday. Chas. Ayers of Sarles took the train here Monday for Devils Lake. Dr. Emert of Sarles was a professional caller in Hansboro Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Barker of Sarles were visitors in our village Monday. County Commissioner Cunningham returned to Sarles Monday from Cando. Mr. and Mrs. Wangerin left Tuesday for the west coast where they expect to locate. Ruth Lawler, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lawler is reported sick with pneumonia. Grace Tribble came up from Elsberry Saturday and spent over Sunday with her parents. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Archie McLean is reported very ill across the line. Mrs. Dingman of Sarles was a caller in town Monday taking the train from here to Devils Lake. Mrs. I. Perkins left last Saturday for a visit with friends and relatives in Fargo. Misses Hortense and Alice Bower were guests over Sunday of their sister, Mrs. Elmer Chatterbuck in Hansboro. Misses Lucy Lawler, Ruth Disher, Emil Nelson and Howard Geary were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orra Wills Sunday. B. L. Thomas left Monday for Devils Lake going down to meet Mrs. Thomas who is returning from a visit at Minneapolis. Miss Margaret Risch, who is teaching at Rock Lake was a guest of friends in Hansboro from Friday until Sunday. A large crowd attended the Red Cross meeting at Mrs. W. Schwarz last Friday. They are meeting today at the home of Mrs. C. E. Blackorby. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Maddock of Fargo are spending a week in Hansboro at the home of his parents, Rev. and Mrs. W. A. E. Maddock. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Wilson, of Callholm, Alberta, Canada were passengers to Devils Lake Saturday where they spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. McAneney. Frank Grimes left Tuesday for Devils Lake where he has prospects of locating. Mr. Grimes has been a resident of Hansboro for a number of years and will be missed by his many friends, who wish him prosperity in his new home. Mrs. D. D. Finley and little daughter Margaret, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pownell, at Starkweather the first of the week. Thirty-seven degrees below was the official government thermometer registration Tuesday. It registered thirty-four below Wednesday. PICTON NEWS (Too late for Last Week) Andrew and Charles McMaster are visiting friends at Roblin, Manitoba, Canada. Melvin Baarstad returned Wednesday last from Elsberry where he had been visiting for several days. Mrs. E. E. McDougall accompanied by Mrs. H. Hoerer were callers at the Frank Murdick home Saturday. Ed and Alfred Lentz went to Gronna Saturday returning Tuesday. Word received from Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Maughan of Lethbridge, Saskatchewan, Canada states that on February 12, the stork left a baby girl at their home. Mr. and Mrs. H. Hoerer and family and Mr. and Mrs. McDougall and family enjoyed Wednesday at the H. H. Baarstad home. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Galloway drove to Rock Lake Thursday where they attended the funeral of Mrs. Galloway's aunt, Mrs. Claude Elsberry. A social evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guido Widmeyer by about 50 of their friends and neighbors. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES H. B. Gray was an arrival on Saturday's train. Calvin Lindsay was a passenger to Devils Lake Tuesday. Miss Jane Gall was an overnight guest of Goldie Kendig Friday. Born - to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bughley in our village, February 4, a daughter. Ray Yeager returned last Wednesday from visiting relatives in Iowa. Miss Bess Hronesh came up from Egeland, Saturday for and over Sunday visit with home folks. Henry Walder took his departure last week, after visiting at the home of his brother, Jake in our village. Robt. Elsberry, wife and baby came down from Elsberry to attend the card party Friday and were guests at the Lish Elsberry home. The many friends of Harley Latham were pleased to learn of his return home Saturday. Though, like so many other lads, he never got to cross "over there" Camp Custer being his station - his friends were nevertheless as glad to welcome him as though he had borne the marks of war. The card party given by the Yeomen Lodge Friday night, proved a success socially and financially. Progressive whist took up the evening there being about fifteen tables. Mrs. Jno. Groves and Art Booth won the grand prizes and Mrs. Jas. Dougherty and Wilton Armour capturing the booby prizes. About $32.00 was taken in. Owing to lack of space we were unable to run the following Rock Lake Ripples last week. Messrs. N. W. Hawkinson and W. J. Lichty recently bought out the Rock Lake branch of the J. D. Gruber Co. Mrs. David Booth returned on Friday to her home at Kloten after visiting at the Art Booth home in our village. Robt. Gall returned to his home in Newville last week having spent several days visiting relatives in our vicinity. Chas. Langley arrived on Saturday from Minnesota for a visit at the home of his brother, E. J. Langley. Mesdames Salt and Galloway came down from Rolla Wednesday for a visit with their sister Mrs. Claude Elsberry. A brand new hardware merchant arrived in town Saturday and will make his permanent abode with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Lean. Congratulations. The B. A. Y. sent a message of cheer to little Alfred Solomon at the Rochester hospital last week in a pretty floral offering. Mrs. E. C. Latham went to Elsberry Friday where she visited between trains with the granddaughter which arrived at the Tom Wildish home on Wednesday, January 22. Milo Sampson is the latest addition to our Rock Lake band coming in with a piccolo. The boys were also pleased to welcome the return of their soloist, Isadore Henle. Chas. Jahnke went to Devils Lake Thursday, he returned on Friday accompanied by Mrs. Jahnke and little daughter who have been visiting relatives at Thompson since New Years. Miss Lulu Rimel was reported in a very critical condition at the home of her brother, Arthur, Saturday evening. Miss Bess Hronesh returned to Egeland Saturday to again resume her studies with the reopening of school there Monday.