Towner County, ND, Hansboro News published between January 1, 1919 and January 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 January 1, 1919 and January 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 January 3, 1919 PICTON NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gailfus and sons and R. J. Locklin visited Sunday at the Arthur Galloway home. Jake Eckerdt was a guest New Years evening at the home of Mrs. Alice Bower. Mrs. E. M. Fessenden and children returned home Wednesday from Northwood, North Dakota having visited for six weeks at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. H. Hoerer visited Sunday at the E. E. McDougall home. E. M. Fessenden was a dinner guest Sunday at the Wm. White home. R. J. Locklin, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Galloway and family and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gailfus and sons, Fred and Lehman were royally entertained New Years day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guido Widmeyer. J. K. James and family had an experience Sunday night, which they will not soon forget, the family attended church services at Rolla to the evening and on the return trip home they became lost in the fog and after wandering around on the prairie for several hours decided to turn the horses loose and spend the night where they were, which they did. When morning came they discovered they were several miles northeast of Rolla and just a few rods from a farm house. They were in the school rig and did not suffer much from the cold. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS IN BRIEF Williston - Hugh Eratinger, residing near Hanks in this county, killed himself by shooting, while insane. LaMoure - About $2,000 worth of raw furs have been shipped out from this point by trappers this fall. Grafton - A new bank with a proposed capital of $50,000 is being organized by Nonpartisan interests here. Cooperstown - Ten quarter sections of land near Jessie in this county were sold for $83,000, an average of $55 an acre. Mott - D. M. Stegenga, superintendent of schools here, was seriously injured by being hurled from an overturning load of hay. Bismarck - Burleigh County farmers are organizing for an effort to have the proposed state-owned elevator and flour mills located here. Fargo - The Fargo post office's stamp sales during the week before Christmas threatened to exceed the corresponding week's sales of any previous year. Lakota - Every adult person of Nelson County is a member of the Red Cross and fully paid up for the year 1919 as a result of the Christmas roll call drive. Cooperstown - Robert Johnson, long reported as missing from the American lines in France, has written his father here that he has just been released from a German prison. Towner - Following a quarrel, Frank Oberder, a local farmer, was shot and killed by his wife, it is alleged, on Sunday morning of last week. Mrs. Oberder has been arraigned before Judge Ellis, charged with murder in the first degree. Washburn - The death of little Katie Holzuk at Wilton from a gunshot wound a few days ago is said to have resulted accidentally from the discharge of a weapon in the hands of Mike Snober, an Austrian, who, it is alleged, had started out to shoot a neighbor who had incurred his enmity. The man was held to appear before the district court, a cash bond of $1,000 being secured. Bismarck - Chief Old Dog of the Gros Ventres is here from the Berthold reservation, with Mrs. Old Dog for medical treatment. The old chief is a magnificent specimen of rugged manhood, nearly seven feet in height and is one of the wealthiest and most progressive Indians in the country with thousands of acres of good land and several thousand head of cattle in his possession. His fine physique has made him the subject of unusual attention here. Agricultural College - The S. A. T. C. and vocational army camp barracks which were constructed here, capable of housing 320 men, are to be converted to other uses needed in connection with the operation of the school. The mess hall, 70 x 80 feet, will be used for a stock judging pavilion; one wing will be used for a farm machinery laboratory and the building provided for auto and tractor instruction to the vocational army men will be continued for similar use by the mechanical departments of the school. Fargo - Fargo finished its Christmas roll call for the Red Cross with a membership of 7,264. Valley City - A fine county road building program is being planned under auspices of the local commercial club. Christine - Dr. L. U. Iverson of this place committed suicide by shooting himself with a revolver, the muzzle of which he placed in his mouth. Jamestown - Every member of the James W. Smith family, eleven in all, were ill at once with the influenza last week, one death occurring up to the date of last report. Fargo - Two hundred tons of meat it is claimed, have been saved monthly by the food conservation program which has been carried out in this state under the direction of the federal food administration. Langdon - An organized gang of grain thieves is believed to be operating in the southwestern part of Cavalier County and farmers are still losing grain, notwithstanding the fact that several arrests have been made. Jamestown - Stutsman County, it is claimed, furnished at least 1,200 men for the county's military and naval service during the war, a large number having volunteered, besides 922 registrants who were inducted into the service through the operation of the draft. Mandan - The tangible assets of Stanislaw Wiktroski, late of this county, were visibly increased when Administrator Iverson, exhibiting a kitchen range belonging to the estate, found in the hot water reservoir a purse containing a considerable amount in currency and a receipt for the purchase of a Liberty bond. The deceased had been a recent victim of the flue. Bismarck - Auto license tags may now be had for 1919, it is announced by the Secretary of State. Owing to the heavy pressure of orders at the first of the year, and to the fact that in many localities auto owners will not be allowed to drive after New Years without the new tags, it is recommended that those wishing to continue uninterrupted winter use of their machines should place their orders at the earliest possible date. Washburn - While wandering about on the ice covering the Missouri River, searching for his team, which he had lost in a fog, Nels Nelson, a prosperous farmer of Conkling, a few miles west of Washburn, fell through an air hole Friday evening and was swept away by the swift current before two neighbors who were with him could rescue him. There is little hope that the body ever will be recovered. A son of Thomas Thompson, who, with Henry Dahl, was with Nelson at the time of the tragedy, fell into the same hole, but one foot clung to the safe ice long enough to permit his father to seize it and drag the boy to safety. Fargo - To be saved from death through the deflection of a rifle bullet by his feather pillow was the experience of Corporal Allen R. Welsh, formerly of a local newspaper's advertising staff but now in barracks at Camp Custer, Michigan. Corporate Welsh had just turned into his bunk when the rifle of a soldier who had just come off guard duty was accidentally discharged, penetrating the pillow in direct line with his head. A slight deflection resulted in his sustaining only a slight surface flesh wound. LOCAL NEWS Orra Wills was a passenger to Devils Lake last Friday. Robt. McCauley was a passenger to Devils Lake Wednesday. Miss Ethel Lawler left Thursday for Rolla where she will visit with Miss Lewis for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lawler spent a few days with relatives near Rolla last week. Miss Grace Tribble came up from Elsberry Wednesday returning the same day. John Walker returned to Stillwater, Minnesota after spending a few days with home folks. Ethel Walker and Grace Blackburn were passengers to Devils Lake Wednesday. The Hansboro State Bank has a new "Mysterious Clock" which you should call in and see. Ben Keise, who has been visiting friends and relatives for the past ten days returned to camp Monday. The Red Cross is meeting today at the home of Mrs. C. A. Weeden. Next Friday afternoon they will meet at the home of Mrs. Geo. Wilson. A large number of friends and relatives were entertained at a New Years dinner Wednesday at the home of Jas. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stahl and Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Oliver and Frances Mae spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lawrence. Mr. M. Geiber, who spent the past week as the guest of Dorothy and Alex Epstein left last Friday for Grand Forks. We had our first real storm of the season Sunday evening and Monday and the thermometer has been registering around 30 below zero this week. Miss Fast, who has been nursing Mrs. Swan Olson returned to Sarles Tuesday. The many friends of Mrs. Olson will be glad to learn she is able to be about again. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Lawrence and family, Oscar Carter and family and J. R. Blackorby and family and Mrs. Armour and sons spent Christmas at the F. E. Lawrence home. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Carter left Wednesday for (??-unable to read microfilm) Kansas where they will visit with Mrs. carter's sister before going to Hot Springs, Arkansas. The sad news of the death of "Grandma" Wright on Christmas Day was a shock although she had been ailing for the past year or two. She was an old settler here and at the time of her death was 85 years old. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. A. E. Maddock at the church Friday afternoon. Interment was made in the cemetery west of town. The community extend their sympathy to the bereaved relatives. January 10, 1919 ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Miss Hazel Lindsay is again clerking in the Roy Lean hardware store. A number of our young folks attended the hop given on New Years Eve at Crocus. Miss Kate Elsberry went to Devils Lake last Wednesday, returning Friday. Miss Marie Hronesh is assisting with the housework of the Jno. Lindsay home. Jno. Lindsay departed last week for Emerson, Canada to attend the funeral of his brothers wife. Miss Lottie Hindman is staying with Mrs. Roy Lean, during Mr. Lean's absence in Minneapolis. Miss Alberta Weeden returned to Hansboro, Tuesday after a pleasant visit at the Tom Elsberry home here. Miss Lela Briggs departed for Sherwood Friday where she has accepted a position as teacher in one of the rural schools. Glen Eakright and Frank Brunnemeyer of Egeland were visitors in our villages the first of the week. Miss Cleo Barker and pupils of the Brunnemeyer school gave a basket social at the school house New Years eve. Miss Bessie Hronesh returned home from Egeland where she has been attending high school, the school being closed there because of the "flu". Miss Rachael Boyd and brother Robt. Went to Fargo last week, the former has entered the I. B. C. while Robert will take an engineer course in a school there. Miss Beatrice Lindsay returned from her home at Pembina on Monday's train. Miss Lindsay was detained by illness from arriving on scheduled time so Gladys Mateer substituted as teacher in room 3 Monday morning. Miss Kate Elsberry resumed her school in the Finn neighborhood Monday with Bessie Hronesh as temporary assistant in place of Lela Briggs who recently resigned. News was received last week of the death of Roy Fielder at his home in California. Roy was the son of our "Dad Fielder and was the last of Mr. Fielder's three sons who were removed by death from influenza without about two months. Besides his father, the deceased leaves a wife and several children to mourn his death. The deepest sympathy of our community is extended the bereaved. The return of another of our soldier boys was welcomed, last Friday by the arrival of Ernest Hoyme, from a Texas camp. Though given a cold reception by the weather man, here's hoping the hearty hand clasp of many friends counteracted the chilliness. (Too Late For Last Week) Miss Olive Henle and Al Hvinden came up from Egeland, Christmas to participate in the festivities at the Henle home near here. Miss Beatrice Lindsay is spending the holidays at her parents home in Pembina. Mr. and Mrs. H. B Gray and children visited a few days at the home of Mrs. Gray's parents at Grand Forks where the latter are spending the winter months. They returned home Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. F. Elsberry came up Friday from Egeland. Misses Grace and Mabel Schaffer went to Devils Lake Thursday returning Saturday. Miss Berg, who has been visiting her sister here, took her departure Friday. Ruth Elsberry returned to Fargo Monday of this week to resume her studies at the Interstate Business College after spending the holidays at her home in Rock Lake. The sad news of the serious illness of Mrs. Ed Sheperd of Cando, sister of Mrs. E. Kendig of Cando, was received by the Kendig family Monday. Mrs. Sheperd is suffering from an attack of influenza and her condition was reported to be very low. Mrs. Kendig left for Cando Tuesday. Lyle Elsberry returned Monday from a few days visit at the home of his Uncle Geo. Elsberry at Egeland. The Misses Mabel and Elma Latham spent Saturday and Sunday at the Glen Latham farm home. Mrs. Claude Elsberry was reported quite ill last week owing to an attack of pleurisy. Irvin Latham departed Saturday last for Fargo, to resume his work at the Interstate Business College which opened December 30 after a week's vacation at his home in our village. Mildred Elsberry went to Hansboro Saturday for a visit with friends at the Weeden home. Mrs. Salt and Galloway, both of Rolla, have been visiting a few days at the home of their sister, Mrs. Claude Elsberry at Rock Lake. Lela Briggs, Frank Elsberry and William Wagner departed for Fargo Thursday to spend a few days with Vernice Briggs who is attending the Interstate Business College. They returned Monday. Harry Lichty and son Kenneth and Emma Brown left last week for Thompson after spending the holidays at the Brown home. Harry returned to Rock Lake Saturday. Andrew Foley departed last week for Valley City, where he visited at the Wogle home returning Monday. He reports the twins and Emily doing nicely. Fred Lindsay and Roy Lean departed for Minneapolis Monday. The A. L. Kendig and John Hindman families spent Christmas day at the Jack Gall home in our village. The Lish Elsberry family were Christmas guests at the home of the Bob Elsberry home at Elsberry. Will Oberon returned Friday from Canada where he had spent the last two months with relatives. Clyde Herner departed for Fargo some time ago and is taking a course at Fargo Auto School. Louise Shaffer departed last week to assist with the housework on a farm near Sarles. The ladies of the Rock Lake Red Cross met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Hornesh, where a pleasant and profitable afternoon was spent in sewing for this organization. Elma and Mabel Latham were guests at the Mateer home for supper. They were also guests of Hazel Lindsay for dinner Wednesday both departing on the day to resume their school work, after spending the holidays at their home here, Elma at the Interstate Business College at Fargo and Mabel at the Valley City Normal School. Our village received a very pleasant surprised Saturday when Ed Walder, another of our soldier boys, returned home. He had been in the service just a year, spending most of the time in camps in the state of Washington but shortly before the war ended was transferred to a Virginia camp, preparatory to sailing. The armistice being signed while he was there, he was returned to Camp Dodge for release. Though not having been able to go overseas has been from coast to coast of the U. S. A., his many friends in Rock Lake are glad to welcome him home. PICTON NEWS Lehman Gailfus entered the Rolla High School on Monday. Helen McMaster is attending school at Rolla. Mrs. Walter Gailfus visited with friends in Rolla Monday. Baby Donald White has been on the sick list for several days. Abner Widmeyer left for California where he will spend a year improving his farm. Mr. H. H. Baarstad and children spent the evening at the Arthur Galloway home. Mrs. Guido Widmeyer and children left on Wednesday for Rolla where they will spend the remainder of the winter. Melvin Baarstad returned Thursday from Elsberry, where he has been for some time helping care for a friend who was sick with influenza. On Friday last, while washing clothes, Mrs. H. Hoerer had one of her fingers badly crushed in the wringer of a power washer, it became so painful that on Monday she was taken to Rolla and had the finger treated by Dr. Widmeyer. Word received here states that on December 2, 1918, Miss Delta Baarstad and Mr. Pete Olson were quietly married at Cando and after several weeks visit with friends at Nome and Harvey, North Dakota, they will return to the home of the bride's father where they will remain until spring, when they will make their home at Elsberry where the groom is a prosperous farmer. The bride has made her home here for several years and has a host of friends who will join in wishing bride and groom a long and happy wedded life. January 10, 1919 EX-PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT DIED SUNDAY NIGHT Oyster Bay, New York, January 6 - Colonel Theodore Roosevelt died in his sleep early today at his home on Sagamore Hill. The colonel suffered a severe attack of rheumatism and sciatica on New Years Day, but none believed his illness would likely prove fatal. The former president sat up most of Sunday and retired at 11 o'clock last night. About 4 a. m. Mrs. Roosevelt who was the only other member of the family at Oyster Bay, went to her husband's room and found that he had died during the night. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS IN BRIEF Valley City - Rose Lawry of Rogers in this county has been missing since December 26 and her whereabouts is unknown. Bismarck - Over 200,000 North Dakotans signed up on the Red Cross roll call for 1919, according to reports now available. Fargo - Alfred L. Loomis, a former well known resident and one time postmaster of this city, is dead at his home at Medford, Oregon. Mandan - Seventy-five percent of the Indians on the Standing Rock Reservation responded to the appeal for enrollment as members of the Red Cross. Marmarth - Wayne File, a well known Marmarth young man, was accidentally killed by falling from the running board of an automobile near Baker, Montana. Towner - Self defense is alleged in behalf of the act of Mrs. Frank Oberdear, who is charged with the killing of her husband at their home near here a short time ago. Rolla - Sergeant George Bass has been mustered out of the military service at Camp Lee, Virginia to accept the position of manual training instructor in the Rolla public schools. Grand Forks - North Dakota curlers from Grafton, Drayton, Crystal, Hensel, St. Thomas and Bowesmont accepted invitations from Grand Forks devotees of the game for a tournament here. Fargo - Ten thousand cases of influenza altogether is the estimate for Fargo to date since the epidemic began this fall. A total of 102 deaths have occurred, or about 1 percent of those who became ill. Minot - One hundred thousand bushels of wheat were burned in a fire which destroyed two elevators belonging to a local milling company the other day. Sparks from a passing locomotive are believed to have started the blaze. Devils Lake - Reminder of a shocking tragedy formerly enacted here comes in the death, a few days ago, of Mrs. Ray Martin, wife of the man who shot and killed Hank Gilbertson some time ago, over insults alleged to have been made to Mrs. Martin by the murdered man. Martin was convicted of the offense and sent to the state penitentiary from which his wife made strenuous efforts for a number of months of secure his release. All members of the state pardon board but one are said to have been favorable to the petition. She is now dead from the "flu". Fargo - Over 350 students registered at the Agricultural College on the opening day of the winter term. Williston - P. C. Hamre, a local undertaker, who was charged with "profiteering" in the care of two funerals, was found not guilty of the offense. Lakota - Nelson County's feat in making its Red Cross enrollment unanimous for 1919 established its position as the banner Red Cross county of the state. Grand Forks - The state university reopened on January 2, after being closed since October on account of the "flu". More than 300 students enrolled on the opening day. Bismarck - The trustees of the state teachers' retirement fund held a recent meeting to pass upon applications for annuities under the terms of the North Dakota teachers' pension act. Agricultural College - The new $65,000 Y. M. C. A. building in process of erection for the use of college young men is now ready for partial occupancy and will be completed about April 1. Grand Forks - Proprietors of the Cottonwood meat market here are glad we have begun another year. Their place of business was robbed three times during the closing months of 1918. Bismarck - More than 300 Burleigh County people were inoculated with anti-flu serum at the Red Cross clinic maintained at the federal building in this city during the latter part of the past month. Lisbon - The recent death of Tom Curtis of this city removes one of North Dakota's oldest and best known members of the legal profession, a former state's attorney and one time mayor here. Minot - Lignite coal miners in the Burlington, Minot and Noonan districts threaten a strike on January 15 if they are not given a 20 percent raise. So far, the government has taken no action in the matter. Woodworth - William A. Sunday, a nephew of the famous evangelist of that name, died recently in Colorado, where he was receiving treatment for tuberculosis. The young man was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sunday of this place. Bismarck - The excellent financial condition of North Dakota is again reflected in the report of the condition of all state banks and trust companies on November 30, as just issued by State Bank Examiner, J. R. Waters in the 90-day period closing November 30 there was just $26,594,586.40 more business done by the 704 state banks and trust companies than in the preceding quarter. Carbury - Albert B. Drawling of this place was awarded the distinguished service cross when exposed to machine gun and artillery firing he supervised the search for and removal of wounded for 48 hours without rest. His achievement is considered noteworthy either from the standpoint of personal bravery or that of the actual physical endurance required to stand so severe and continuous a strain. Williston - The office of the Williston Graphic was seriously damaged by fire. LOCAL NEWS Roy Lymburn returned Saturday from a visit at Taylor, North Dakota. Mrs. Orra Wills and little daughter returned home Monday. Charley Brown was a Rock Lake visitor Sunday. Mrs. F. H. Murdick was a passenger to Devils Lake Monday. The Village Board held a business meeting Monday evening. Oscar Anderson was a Cando visitor Saturday returning Tuesday via Devils Lake. C. A. Weeden is attending to the Gruber Lumber Yard during H. Landru's absence. A number of the Hansboro young people attended the dance at Elsberry Friday night. The Hansboro Grain Co. held their regular business meeting Monday afternoon. We understand that the Cando Record expects to print on their own press again this week. Jas. Maloney left last Friday for Rochester, Minnesota where he goes for medical treatment. Miss Gates returned Monday from her home in Wisconsin to resume her school work. Misses Hjerpe, Thompson, Kennedy and Richardson returned to Hansboro Saturday. Mrs. D. B. McDonald of Crocus was a caller in Hansboro between trains Monday. Mrs. E. E. Ladebauche and little daughter Dorothy of Grand Forks are visiting at the home of Mrs. F. J. Oliver. Miss Vera Walker left Monday for Devils Lake where she expects to spend sometime at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. McAneney. Rev. W. A. E. Maddock was a passenger to Rock Lake Saturday going down to hold services there on Sunday. Through an oversight we failed to announce the birth of a little daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cox, Sunday, December 22, 1918. L. P. Landru left for Alexandria, Minnesota Friday where he will spend a week visiting relatives and friends. Miss Gertrude Rod returned Saturday to Grand Forks to resume her school work after spending the holidays with home folks. Miss Mabel Brown left Saturday for Fargo where she expects to attend business school. She was accompanied by her sister Ruth who returned home Tuesday. Our school started again Monday after being closed for several months on account of the influenza epidemic. A good attendance is reported. Mrs. D. D. Finley and two little daughters arrived in Hansboro Saturday from Starkweather to join Mr. Finley who has charge of the depot here. Word was received here the first of the week that F. J. Oliver, C. Q. M., U. S. Navy, sailed for Brest, France, aboard the U. S. S. Martha Washington. Since April 1917, Oliver has enlisted, drilled and paid off navy men and now he will be bringing them home. He expects to be back to the states by the first of February. Chris Orton left Friday on a short vacation, he expects to visit at Bismarck, Jamestown and Minneapolis before returning to Hansboro. January 17, 1919 ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Fred Fleming returned from down the line Tuesday. Our village school board met in regular session Tuesday. Dr. Balfour is having an ice house erected on the rear of his business lots. Jack Gall returned from Devils Lake Wednesday. Mr. Stork visited in our midst last week and left a brand new baby with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fleming at the Ader Eller home. Miss Mabel Bullock had charge of the primary room Tuesday in the absence of Miss Rimel who was indisposed. Olive Henle has returned home having resigned her position as sale lady in the Chicago Store at Egeland. Our band boys were unable to resume their regular practice Saturday. Owing to the illness of their bandleader C. W. Goodyear and family they were unable to meet for several weeks. Henry Walder arrived last Saturday from Plentywood, Montana and is visiting at the home of his brother Jake Walder. Will Gulholz arrived home on Thursday's train, after a several week visit with friends in Fargo, Minneapolis, etc. Mrs. Emma Hoyt, who has been a guest at the home of her sister, Mrs. Mills, returned to her home at Devils Lake Tuesday of last week. Mrs. Will O'Brien and daughter, Catherine, returned recently from Oshkosh, Wisconsin where they had been visiting relatives. Soldiers and sailors who wish to receive their home paper should apply to the Red Cross for a card to fill out and send it to a Red Cross representatives in your home town. Alex Gall returned home Monday from Devils Lake and his uncle Bob's at Newville. He was accompanied by his cousin one of the latter's boys who will visit at Alex's home. Mrs. Kendig, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Lincoln Seibert, husband and baby returned home Tuesday. Mrs. Kendig had been at Cando caring for another sister (Mrs. Mabel Sheppard) who was ill with pneumonia but is convalescing. A number of scholars have recently been detained at home because of illness in the family, there being a number of mild cases of influenza hereabouts. A recent issue of the Grand Forks Herald contains an interesting letter from Russell Kennedy, giving a sketch of his experience since landing "over there". He was in the ammunition train, being among the Yanks who took Hill 400 or Dead Man's Hill, and was wounded while in the Argonne Forest battle, but soon recovered. He expressed himself as well and hoped to get back to good old North Dakota soon. PICTON NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Pete Olson returned home Wednesday last from Nome. Arthur Galloway spent several days last week at Rolla visiting with his folks. Mr. and Mrs. H. Miller accompanied by Alfred Lentz spent Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Alice Bower. H. Hoerer and Walter Gailfus were visitors at Holmfield, Manitoba, Canada, Friday last they were accompanied home by Mrs. R. D. Harris and children of Belmont who will visit here for sometime at the Hoerer home. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McDougall and family drove to Hansboro Friday to enjoy the day with Mrs. McDougall's parents. The Picton Red Cross has resumed their meetings after several months rest and met on Thursday with Mrs. Wm. White. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McDougall and family, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Galloway and family, Mr. H. H. Baarstad and children sprung a surprise on Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gailfus and son Fred Monday evening. Games and other amusements were enjoyed for several hours and then the dainty eats were passed which made the guests wish they might spend more such evenings e're winter had passed. Elmer Clatterbuck closed a deal on Monday with Frank Grimes when he was made the owner of the Hansboro pool hall after February 12 will make this their permanent home. Mr. and Mrs. Clatterbuck will be missed greatly in this community having been residents here for a number of years. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS IN BRIEF Dickinson - This city is planning to make substantial contributions to fund for the improvement of the Red Trail. Fargo - The local Red Cross was assigned a quota of 1,000 garments to be made for refugee relief work during January. Jamestown - Local officials will probably let a contract for paving the principal streets of the city during the coming summer. Fargo - North Dakota bakers have formed a permanent state organization, of which H. K. Geist of Grand Forks is president. Grand Forks - The enrollment at the state university a few days ago had reached 500 students, a considerable number more than at the corresponding date a year ago. Bismarck - Bobsleds were being used to facilitate travel to and from the capitol building at the opening of the legislative session because of the state-owned street car being temporarily out of commission. Fargo - the local office of the United States employment bureau has placed approximately 12,000 men in positions since its organization last March according to an announcement made by William English, examiner in charge. Bismarck - The local weather bureau reports that December just past was one of the warmest twelfth months in the history of the station which extends back to 1874. The mean temperature for the month was 22 degrees above zero, which is 6.6 percent higher than the average for the 44 years December records. Flasher - Godfrey Elrich was accidentally shot in the abdomen during the celebration of New Year's day by himself and a brother near Shields. A 38 caliber revolver was being used with blank cartridges it was supposed. The young man was rushed to the hospital here for treatment and at last account was believed to have a good chance for recovery. New Salem - Members of the New Salem Holstein Breeders' Association are beginning to reap satisfactory profits from the care and labor they have exercised in bringing their livestock to a high degree of perfection. Total sales from the association's circuit since April 1 last year amount to more than $10,000. Sales to a single breeder, purchasing heifers for shipment to Oregon, averaged $258 each for eight of the best animals and $187 each for a herd of 26. Fargo - Many North Dakota cities are looking forward expectantly to the return of the contingents of the state's original volunteer fighting organizations now serving in France in the 164th division. Word has been recently received that this division was listed for early demobilization and it is figured that a good share of the old First and Second North Dakota regiment members will be released by this movement from further participation in the war in which they have seen unusually active service. Bismarck - Thirty-five wounded Yanks, every one of them characterized by the lieutenant in charge as a hero, en route to the base hospital at Camp Lewis, Washington, in a special car attached to the Northern Pacific train No. 3, were furnished hospital and canteen service by the Burleigh County Red Cross canteen committee. Practically all of the men had leg or arm wounds. They were a cheerful, good natured lot, grateful for the attention which they received from the Red Cross and not inclined to complain over the injuries which war had brought them. Mandan - Mrs. Frank Wilder, wife of the former deputy secretary of State died a few days ago at the home of her daughter near here. Jamestown - Seventy-four less marriage licenses were issued in Stutsman County in 1918 than during the year previous, the smaller number being generally attributed to the war. Minot - Policeman Edward Robison of this city has been acquitted of responsibility for the death of G. M. Fallness, who was shot while attempting to escape from arrest in a raid of alleged thieves here some time ago. Fargo - State Field Agent A. J. Surratt of the United States Department of Agriculture reports that the total cultivated acreage in North Dakota the past year was approximately 16,000,000 acres or 1,365,000 more than the previous year. Dickinson - Local officials took Theodore Deletzke at his word and searched him after he had boasted that he sold two gallons of liquid Christmas cheer for $125. He still had two suitcases of fiery fluid in his possession which would have made him independently rich if the opportunity and demand had held out. Drake - This city has recently resold to a local electric company the city lighting plant which had been purchased some time previously for municipal operation. The city did not find the operation of the plant a satisfactory undertaking and has turned it back to the previous owners with renewal of their franchise privileges. LOCAL NEWS Oscar Anderson was a business visitor to Devils Lake Monday. G. A. Olson made a business trip to Devils Lake Monday. Sam Gagnon and Joe Davidson were Rolla visitors Monday. Dougal Martin is reported on the sick list this week. Mrs. F. H. Murdick returned Friday from Devils Lake. The Misses Grace and Opal Tribble spent Sunday at their home. D. J. Deisel of Newville was a caller in our village Tuesday. Frank Grimes returned Friday from Minneapolis and other points. Herman Lentz and D. A. Blackburn were St. John visitors last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. James Pettit of Rock Lake were business callers in Hansboro Tuesday. Mrs. E. E. Oliver was a guest at the Oscar Anderson home Sunday for dinner. Mrs. Swan Olson who has been sick with influenza and pneumonia is up and around again. Word was received last week that Cartwright was quarantined for influenza. Mr. and Mrs. H. Strawn left Monday for Rolla where they will visit with friends. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. A. Maddock left Monday for Devils Lake to have dental work done. Miss Kennedy of Egeland was a Sunday visitor with her sister who is teaching school at this place. Mrs. D. B. McDonald of Crocus is visiting at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brown. The Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs. O. Anderson Wednesday. Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Blackburn serving. The Misses Thompson, Kennedy and Gates were guests at the Oscar Anderson home for dinner Monday evening. Harry Tribble left Tuesday for Crocus to substitute as teacher for Donald Coy who is sick with influenza. Mr. and Mrs. J. Long moved back to Hansboro Saturday after staying the past two months out on the Wilberg farm west of town. The dance given last Friday night was well attended and those present reported a fine time. Bills are out for another one to be given Friday, January 24. Miss Grace Brightbill left last Saturday for Washington, DC where she has accepted a government position. January 24, 1919 ORTON-MARKUSON Miss Rose Orton and Ole Markuson were quietly married at Cartwright, Saturday evening, January 18, 1919. Miss Orton, the oldest daughter of Chris Orton, is well known here, having grown to womanhood in this vicinity. The groom is also well known here as he has worked for the Farmers Grain and Shipping Co. for a number of years. The News joins their many friends in wishing them much happiness and prosperity in their married life. Mr. and Mrs. Markuson left Monday for Devils Lake where they will make their home in the future. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Mr. Forbes, of Perth was a business visitor here last week. Glen Biesel and Frank Brunnemeyer of Egeland were in our village Friday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Langley at the Devils Lake hospital January 12, a daughter. Robt. Gall, son and daughter came up from Newville, Saturday for a visit with relatives here. Royal Clouse has rented the Chilt Schaffer land which he will farm the coming season. E. J. Langley went to Devils Lake Thursday to visit with Mrs. Langley and the young miss recently arrived there. Rev. Maddock came down from Hansboro Saturday and held the regular church services here Sunday returning home Monday. Carl Wicks arrived from Dunseith last week and is attending school here. He is staying at the home of his sister, Mrs. Schroeder, meanwhile. The wonderfully mild, balmy weather experienced this winter has caused some of our citizens to seriously (?) contemplate the starting of a banana grove. Miss Leota Gibbens arrived from Cando, Saturday. She will succeed Miss Lela Briggs as teacher of one of the rooms at the "Finn" school in the Henle neighborhood. A birthday surprise party was given Miss Vera Young by numerous of her friends at her home Saturday evening when a jolly time was experienced. Mrs. Eakright and granddaughter Miss Beulah Keeney returned to Egeland, Thursday after a few days visit at the J. B. Keeney farm home near here. Walt McCarthy of Cando spent last weekend in our village. He returned home Sunday expecting on Monday to begin his work as a teacher of a rural school near Egeland. Miss Hazel Lindsay accompanied by her father and little Curtis, moved to the Fred Lindsay farm this week, where Fred is engaged in finishing his remodeled residence. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS IN BRIEF Marmarth - Arthur Lobdell of this place is dead from burns received in a fire believed to have been started from a cigarette. Hillsboro - Up to December 31, according to tabulated reports, Traill County had 2,040 cases of influenza, resulting in 80 deaths. Langdon - The new waterworks plant erected here has resulted in a material reduction of insurance rates. Marmarth - Arthur Lobdell of this place is dead from burns received in a fire believed to have been started from a cigarette. Hillsboro - Up to December 31, according to tabulated reports, Traill County had 2,040 cases of influenza, resulting in 80 deaths. Mandan - The damming of the Missouri River between Mandan and Bismarck is being agitated here as a suitable method of generating electrical current sufficient to operate extensive industries likely to be organized under plans now being proposed. Bowbells - Gus Anderson, aged 19, living 20 miles southwest of here, shot and killed his father, K. A. Anderson, and seriously if not fatally wounded Oscar Kallberg, a neighbor who rushed into the house on hearing the shots. The young man is believed to be mentally deranged. Wahpeton - A hemp factory may be located here as the result of local interest aroused on the showing of a representative of the International Harvestor company, who outlined plans for a plant large enough to handle two carloads of raw material per day, producing one carload daily of prepared fiber. Mandan - Trapping is in full swing west of the Missouri River according to State Game Warden Reko, who says there has never been so great a demand for licenses. Trappers are securing about $2.00 for muskrat skins and from $12 to $24 for beaver, the latter being unusually plentiful after several years protection in this state. Fargo - Forty-five blooded animals were placed on sale by members of the Shorthorn Breeders' Association at its sale of blooded stock here during the Tri-State Grain Growers meeting last week. Fancy prices were paid in many instances, the first animal sold being an 18 month old Shorthorn bull belonging to Pius Stroh of Buffalo, which brought $375. Bismarck - Anticipating early corrective legislation in reference to registration of motor vehicles, Secretary of State Thomas Hall has written to auto owners suggesting a slight delay in forwarding their license applications. An entire revision of the registration laws and the manner of handling them is under consideration by the legislature at the suggestion of Governor Frazier. Jamestown - A mysterious explosion which occurred in a railway coach in the local yards caused the death of Jacob Leicht who was cleaning the car. Minnewaukan - The public schools of this city recently reopened after a ten week vacation required by officials on account of the prevalence of the flu. Killdeer - Dan Gately is dead and John Swanson suffering from pneumonia as the result of exposure endured in a fireless shack during a drinking bout. LaMoure - A farmer in this county is reported to have sold $158.57 worth of cream last month, the product of eight pure bred Holstein cows. The amount represents an average of nearly $20 per animal. Fargo - Names of four North Dakotans have been reported by the war department as among American soldiers recently returned from German prisons. They are Axel Sannis of Forman, T. B. McCullough of Milton, John Coombes of Killdeer and Fred K. Morgan of Omemee. Grand Forks - The famous northern sport of "curling" is becoming so popular here and at several points in northeastern North Dakota that a good representation of the state's devotees of the game is participating in the northwestern states tournament being held at Duluth this week. Grand Forks - Sergeant Ross O. Zollinger, well-known North Dakota newspaper man and musician, whose death in action in the Argonne forest was reported to have occurred on November 8 is claimed to have been seen alive on November 25. The earlier report may be erroneous. Fargo - Many male teachers and school superintendents are in demand, according to reports from the United States employment bureau here, where it is said that many positions are now available in these lines. Structural enterprises are also showing many openings, according to the report. Fargo - $10,000.00 was paid by Chesbro Smith of the Edgewood farm near here for Royal Cut, champion imported Shorthorn bull which he purchased at the Shorthorn Congress in session at South St. Paul last week. The animal was declared the grand champion of Scotland in 1917. Fargo - North Dakota's war savings stamp purchases for 1918 amounted to $7,372,619, according to a tentative report given out by the State Director George H. Hollister a few days ago. When total footings are compiled it is believed the amount will be very close to seven and one-half million. The per capita purchases for the state amount to $11.60. Bismarck - Former State Treasurer John Steen, who said he was glad to go "back to the farm" upon the completion of his term of office here, is generally taken at his word in the remark that there was no place like home for him. Mr. Steen's farm in Pierce County was the original from which the North Dakota "model farm" was taken for exhibition in miniature at the San Francisco exposition a few years ago. Williston - With no clothing on and both feet badly frozen, Swan Anderson, a farmer living two miles east of here, was found out in the deep snow in a serious condition a few days ago. The man is about 25 years of age and is believed to be demented. LOCAL NEWS Gus Olson was a St. John caller last Friday. D. A. Blackburn was a business visitor to Devils Lake Tuesday. Mrs. F. H. Murdick was a passenger to Devils Lake Tuesday. Alice and Loretta O'Donnell are visiting at the Strawn home this week. The Ladies Aid met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. M. Lawler. Jack Brooks left Thursday for Missouri where he will visit relatives for some time. The infant child of Mrs. A. C. Anderson was reported on the sick list the first of the week. Oscar Carter was a passenger to Devils Lake Wednesday going down to have dental work done. The Directors of the Bank of Hansboro held their annual meeting last Wednesday. Miss Mabel Declusion left last Wednesday for Hannah where her parents are now located. Miss Charlotte Orton spent Sunday in Hansboro with her sister, Mrs. Ole Markuson. Lynch Leftwich was a caller in Rolla Monday, going over to have dental work done. Rev. and Mrs. W. A. E. Maddock were passengers to Rock Lake Saturday returning home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Watts and family were callers at the H. Strawn home Sunday afternoon. Sol Hale, Chris Orton, Ole Markuson, Rose and Charlotte Orton drove to Cartwright Saturday afternoon. A social evening was enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Penny by their neighbors last Friday. Jay Wills, who has been in the military service for several months past returned home last Thursday. Miss M. Richardson of Armourdale is staying at the Oliver home in Hansboro and attending school. D. B. McDonald came up from Crocus last Saturday and is reported as now being sick with the influenza at the Chas. Brown home. Lillie Walker entertained a number of the young folks at the home of her parents Thursday evening. Henry Wilberg who has been looking after business interests in this vicinity for some time past, left this day for his home at Nome, North Dakota. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilson and Alex Brown and Rolla visitors Monday. Mrs. Wilson going over to have dental work done. Mr. and Mrs. Ole Markuson, Clarence Barker, Sol Hale, Charlotte Orton, Mina Richardson and Mrs. F. J. Oliver were guests at the Strawn home Sunday evening for dinner. Quite a number of the ladies took advantage of the fine weather and attended Red Cross at Mrs. Wm. Wilson's last Friday. They are meeting today at the home of Mrs. Emmett Watts. Those who have been attending the Whist Club report having had a splendid social evening. The Misses Ruth Brown, Dorothy Epstein and Lillie Walker served last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. W. Wilson, Lawrence Leftwich, Cowan and Mrs. Tribble were entertained at a Whist party Tuesday at the W. E. Disher home. Word was received the first of the week from Geo. William that he was ill with the flu in a Seattle hospital but was improving. January 31, 1919 NOTICE The Picton School Board will receive sealed bids until 1 o'clock p. m. February 11, 1919 for drivers to haul the children on the following routes to and from the Picton school for the school year of either 8 or 9 months subject to the decision of the school board. School to start Monday March 31, 1919. Route No. 1: W. B. Underwood, H. Leslie, F. H. Fernyhough, Ed Hendrickson, August Hendrickson, J. O. Fernyhough, Ed Lentz, H. Hoerer, then to school house. Route No. 2: John White, Geo. Sutherland, Gabriel Heckella, Lewis Turcotte, then to school house. Route No. 3: Hector Guilbert, Leon Allard, Jas. Jarvis, Jas. Maloney, then to school house. Route No. 4: Andrew McMaster, Hugo Gailfus, Wm. James, E. E. McDougall, then to school house. Route No. 5: Jas. O'Donnell, Antellass, Jas. Atkinson, Hill farm, Joe Agarand, Geo. Hos, Fred Thuner, then to school house. All drivers will be required to furnish a satisfactory bond of $200. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of the school board of Picton. Wm. A. White, Clerk. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES "Dad" Fielder took the southbound on Saturday. W. J. Lichty returned from down the line Thursday. Miss Bess Hronesh was a high school visitor Wednesday. Jas. Taylor visited our burg on business Thursday. Minor Borgenson was up from Egeland last Wednesday. Our merchants have been busy recently taking inventory. Mr. McMillan, father of Prof. Was an arrival on Friday's train. Will Gulholz was a passenger to Devils Lake Thursday returning Saturday. The young folks about town enjoyed a social hop at the depot Saturday evening. Miss Florence Ross arrived Saturday to assume the household duties Saturday evening. Miss Chloie Barker and Mrs. John Bindman and little son returned from Devils Lake last Wednesday where they had dental work done. Miss Mary Deardorff arrived from Egeland Thursday to spend a few days with friends hereabouts. Jno. Lines arrived from Devils Lake Thursday and has been kept busy since shaking hands with his many friends. Mrs. Bill Brunnemeyer and son, Willie, returned to their home in Egeland Thursday after spending a few days with the formers sister, Mrs. Sibley. Mrs. E. J. Langley and infant daughter arrived from Devils Lake Friday. They were accompanied by Mr. Langley who went down to escort them home. A "wire" was received last week stating that Culsie Boyd had arrived in New York, on his way home, as Culsie was wounded some time ago, his many friends join his folks in rejoicing over the news of his safe return and hope to greet him soon. Miss Vera Young went to Devils Lake Wednesday returning Friday. ADVERTISEMENT: FORD The policy of the Ford Motor Company to sell its cars for the lowest possible price, consistent with dependable quality, is too well known to require comment. Therefore, because of present conditions, there can be no change in the prices of Ford cars. Runabouts - $500.00 Touring Car - $525.00 Couples - $650.00 Sedan - $750.00 Truck Chassis - $550.00 (These prices F. O. B. Detroit, Michigan) C. J. BERG, Perth, North Dakota NORTH DAKOTA NEWS IN BRIEF Fargo - Mrs. Harrie Rupert has been named as a full time food inspector for this city at a salary of $75 a month. Grand Forks - The newly organized North Dakota Curling Association is preparing to hold a great "bonspiel" here the week beginning February 10. Grenora - Henry K. Larson has been acquitted of the charge of arson brought against him as the result of fires discovered in his meat market here. Rugby - A fine new highway from Rugby to the southern part of the county is in prospect under plans in which the government is to bear a part of the expense. A total outlay of about $36,000 will be required. Bismarck - Considerable interest is being manifested throughout the state in impending legislation which may do away with compulsory vaccination. Senator Wenstrom has introduced the bill, which is known as Senate Bill No. 31. Grand Forks - Michael Gass, a prominent merchant and former mayor of Larimore, was found dead in a water hole near a local hospital in this city, at which he was receiving treatment. A coroner's jury brought a verdict of accidental death. Bismarck - Henry F. Bechtold, has been deposed from office as chief of police of Glen Ullin, North Dakota by a commission headed by Governor Frazier, after examination of charges of incompetency preferred against him last fall. Bechtold was at one time sheriff of Morton County. Fairmount - The citizens of Fairmount gave a reception and benefit to Charles Burvee, a returned soldier who "went across" from here and returned blinded from gas after having made a splendid record in the service. A purse of $231 was presented to the hero as a token of the appreciation of his friends. Bismarck - This city and Mandan find a little saving in the new schedule of telephone rates, so far as conversations between the two towns are concerned. With conversations permitted at a flat rate of 5 cents a minute, a lot of inter-town visiting over the wire is to be expected, on the general principle that at that rate, talk is cheap enough to be indulged in at will. Grand Forks - Figures given out by Ninth District Liberty Loan Chairman, A. R. Rogers, at Minneapolis a few days ago show that North Dakota savings banks deposits increased 279.1 percent per capita during the war period from August 1914 to November 1918. States in the ninth district taken collectively showed a gain of 110.35 percent per capita but the increase in North Dakota is reported to have been the most remarkable of any state in the district, and except for Arizona, was the largest percent increase shown in the United States. Grenora - A string of box cars accidentally derailed at this point while switching, ran clear through a grain elevator. Velva - Adolph Aamodt had his skull crushed by the explosion of a coal blast in a local mine but may recover from the wound. Lehr - Daniel Wurselenko of this place is seeking information as to the whereabouts of his son, Metro Wurselenko, aged 16, who has not been seen since November 25. Devils Lake - $32,000.00 will be appropriated by the county, state and national governments for improvements to be made during the present year in Ramsey County roads. Velva - Ralph D. Fuller, a local boy who was captured by the Germans while serving on the western front, has been returned to the American lines in France, according to a report sent by the war department to his relatives here. Bismarck - The North Dakota railroad commission has wired Washington its endorsement of a merger proposed in the telegraph and telephone systems of the United States as provided for in the Moon bill now pending before congress. Bismarck - Statistics given out here show that North Dakota sent out 22,783 registered men under the operation of the selective service law. In addition to that number 3,749 enlisted national guardsmen and 504 guard officers went into the field. Mandan - Dominic Cursao was acquitted in district court here of the charge of murdering Thomas Dicossimo, whom he shot in self defense, he alleges, on December 10, after a quarrel as a result of which Dicossimo had repeatedly threatened his life. Minot - C. A. Martinson, formerly convicted of misappropriating bank funds in this county, has just been given an indeterminate sentence at Duluth, Minnesota, for a like offense. He pleaded guilty to the embezzlement of $16,662 from the Mesada State bank of Proctor, Minnesota. LOCAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. M. Lawler were Rolla visitors Tuesday. D. Emert of Sarles was a professional caller in our village. Mrs. Walgomont is reported on the sick list. G. A. Olson, who was on the sick list last week is able to be about again. Miss Gates was a guest at the Jim Brown home from Friday night until Sunday. Alex Epstein was a passenger to Devils Lake Friday returning home Monday. Bills are out announcing the sale at the Elmer Clatterbuck farm Friday, February 14. Miss Mabel Olson left Thursday for Grand Forks to resume her school work. Howard Geary returned home Thursday having received his discharge. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Anderson and Miss Gates spent Sunday afternoon at the Waldie home across the line. The telephone operators held a meeting at Cando Monday. Miss Ruth Disher going down from here. Mr. and Mrs. H. Strawn and Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Watts were guests Sunday of Mrs. F. A. Kellogg. Miss Lulu and Charlie Strawn, Iva Barker and Clarence Barker spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Blackorby. Miss Charlotte Orton is now enrolled in our school, having started Monday. She is staying at the Wolgamont at home. Word was received here last week of the birth of a little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. McAneney last Thursday at Devils Lake. Mrs. Swan Olson, who has been ill for some time at their town home, returned to her country home east of town last week. H. Strawn drove to Rolla Wednesday on business. He was accompanied by Harry Kellogg who went over to have dental work done. Marcus Kessler returned the latter part of last week from an extended visit in Minnesota and Grand Forks. Miss Mabel Declusion returned from Hannah Monday where she had been visiting at the home of her parents. She is again back to duty in the Post Office Store. Miss Iva Barker and Clarence Barker of Sarles, took in the Red Cross dance here last Friday and visited friends and relatives here until Monday. The Red Cross dance supper and sale last Friday night was well attended, quite a number coming from surrounding towns. About $170 was taken in during the evening. Mr. Kennedy, of Egeland, came up last Friday for the Red Cross dance and visited a few days with his sister, Miss Mae, who is a teacher in our school. PICTON NEWS (Too Late for Last Week) Doreen Harris is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Arthur Galloway. Mrs. Walter Gailfus attended the Yeoman Banquet at Rolla Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Galloway and family, Mr. and Mrs. H. Hoerer and family, Mrs. R. D. Harris and children and R. J. Locklin were Sunday visitors at the Walter Gailfus home. A merry crowd of young folks with dainty filled lunch baskets drove to the Lentz home Tuesday evening and took Ed by surprise, but he soon recovered from the shock and proved himself a royal entertainer. The Picton Grangers have lifted the ban and held a meeting last Tuesday evening, a large crowd was in attendance and a delicious lunch was served by the ladies, which was enjoyed by all after the business meeting. The Grangers elected the following officers for the year 1919: Master, H. Hoerer; Overseer, Wm. White; Chaplain, Mrs. Alice Bower; Steward, Arthur Galloway; Ass't Stewart, Albert Bower; Lecturer, Mrs. Ida Bower; Lady Ass't. Stewart, Hazel O'Donnell; Court Ladies, Mrs. Mae Galloway, Mrs. Ida McMaster and Mrs. Beulah Clatterbuck; Gatekeeper, Ed Lentz.