Towner County, ND, Hansboro News published between June 1, 1919 and June 30, 1919. ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. http://www.usgwarchives.net/nd/ndfiles.htm ************************************************************************ The following news items and articles are all transcribed from the Hansboro News newspaper. The items included in this file were published between June 1, 1919 and June 30, 1919. Note: when searching for names in this text, I recommend using various spellings of a surname. I noticed during the transcription that some names were not spelled the same throughout. Since many of the names were not familiar to me, I typed them exactly as they were published. North Dakota State Historical Society microfilm numbers 09493 Transcribed February, 2001 by: Mary Lindbo, mjlindbo@msn.com (C)2001 Mary Lindbo June 6, 1919 TWO MORE OVERSEAS MEN RETURN HOME Last week folks of Hansboro were privileged to welcome home two more of our overseas men, both coming almost directly from France. John Lawler, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Lawler arrived in Hansboro Friday after an absence since September 1917,l having been one of the first to enter the National Army from this vicinity and the first to "go across". He was in three infantry battles and fought without being seriously wounded until a few weeks before the signing of the armistice when he was overcome with the Huns most hideous war weapon, mustard gas which kept him in the hospital until after hostilities had ceased. John has many thrilling experiences to tell, among them he relates being buried three times in a single night, the result of enemy shell explosions. We regret that we have been unable to interview Carl Stapleton, the other soldier that we welcome home who arrived in our midst Saturday. However, we understand he too, has many experiences of worthy mention. To these two heroes The News and the community heartily welcome you in our midst again and want you to feel that we appreciate the sacrifice you have made for us. A. B. CONVERSE IS DEAD On Thursday night of last week, May 29, at Cresco, Iowa occurred the death of A. B. Converse, age 76 years. Mr. Converse, while not a resident of this vicinity, was well known here, being the father of Mrs. C. E. Blackorby and the grandfather of Leonard Converse, both of our midst. He was president of the Hansboro State Bank, a business concern that is truly a credit to our village. Mr. Converse's last visit with kin folks here was in the fall of 1918 and at that time he was enjoying perfect health and it is said that he was even driving his automobile only a few days before his death. All who knew Mr. Converse will be grieved to learn of his sudden death for he was a man respected and loved by all. LOCAL NEWS Mrs. C. W. Carter, who has been looking after business interests in Hansboro for the past week left Tuesday for Topeka, Kansas. The many friends of the Carter's wish them success in their new home. Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson autoed to Churchs Ferry last Friday to attend the graduation exercises. Miss Gladys Fernyhough, a sister of Mrs. Anderson being one of the graduating class. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Blackorby and daughter, Ellen, left last Friday for Cresco, Iowa in response to a telegram stating the death of A. B. Converse, father of Mrs. Blackorby. Mr. Blackorby returned Tuesday. Among those who attended the dance in St. John Monday evening were the Misses Ethel Lawler, Ruth Brown, Thompson and Gates and John Corson, Melvin Olson, Alec Brown, Lynch Leftwich, James McCarthy, Harry Tribble and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McLean. Miss Emma Anderson of near Devils Lake visited at the home of her brother, Oscar Anderson from Thursday until Monday. HANSBORO ENTERS LEAGUE (Southern Manitoba Review) At a meeting of the executives of the baseball league held in Cartwright on Thursday evening it was decided that Hansboro should be taken into the league. The league will now be known as the International baseball League. Schedule of games yet to be played follows: Cartwright at Neelin, June 9; Holmfield at Hansboro, June 12; Neelin at Mather, June 13; Hansboro at Cartwright, June 16; Holmfield at Mather, June 17; Neelin at Cartwright, June 19; Hansboro at Holmfield, June 20; Mather at Hansboro, June 23; Holmfield at Neelin, June 25; Cartwright at Mather, June 26; Hansboro at Neelin, June 27; Cartwright at Holmfield, June 30. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jahnke autoed to Cando Tuesday. Mrs. Brunnemeyer and daughters were overnight guests of Mrs. Sibley Thursday. Little Miss Weeden of Hansboro was the guest of the Tom Elsberry children last week. Mrs. Sibley and Smerer autoed to Egeland to take in the play "Farm Folks" Friday. Mrs. Kendig went to Sarles Monday to spend a few days with her sister, Mrs. Fred Mellin. Iva Smoot and Helen Latham visited with Hazel Lindsay at the Lindsay farm home last Sunday. Forrest Vaughan was up from the county seat attending to official business Wednesday of last week. Miss Ruth Hunt came up from Egeland Thursday and was an overnight guest of Gladys Mateer, returning home Friday. Beverley Elsberry drove up from Egeland Monday to meet his father, Geo. Elsberry, who with Claude had spent Sunday at Fish Lake. J. J. McCanna and S. J. Atkins were Candoites who attended Memorial Services here, they having autoed up with attorney Kehoe. The May fete given by the primary room on the school house lawn was a very pretty affair being thoroughly enjoyed by all in attendance. The high wind prevailing made the enactment of the drills rather difficult but both teachers and pupils did themselves credit. The service flag, which was displayed at the Memorial service, showed forty-nine blue stars and one gold star, meaning that fifty boys had been drafted and enlisted for service from Rock Lake post office. Surely we have been well represented and exceedingly fortunate in so large a percent being spared to return. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS IN BRIEF McVille - The organization of a municipal band is under way here. Casselton - The 4th of July celebration here this year will be in the nature of a homecoming for the soldiers, sailors and marines. Washburn - Hugh Johnson, McLean County young man who recently received his appointment as a candidate for West Point, has successfully passed the examination. Parshall - Two robberies at Simcoe within a month and one at Karlsrhue near here on the same night indicate that an organized gang is operating in this section. Officials to date have found no clues. Devils Lake - The inquiry of an airplane transportation company for a suitable landing place at this point has started plans on foot for establishing suitable grounds for this purpose if they should be required. Fort Yates - The Indians of the Standing Rock Reservation have made arrangements to stage a victory celebration on July 4. War dances will feature and a special memorial will be held for the boys who died overseas. Williston - Regardless of weather conditions 82 farmers of this locality will be assured a crop this year through the completion of the irrigation project. The ditches and pumps are ready and the water will be turned on June 1. Crosby - Hastily drinking a portion of the contents of a jug containing a mixture of formaldehyde which was beside a water jug, George W. Jones, a farmer, narrowly escaped death. The label on the former jug had been washed off by the rain. Dickinson - An explosion of kerosene while attempting to kindle a fire in a kitchen range caused the death of Mrs. Wood, wife of A. M. Wood of this place and their three children. Another son, in his efforts to save the children had his hands so badly burned that his recovery is doubtful. Hatton - An engine and two freight cars passed over the little 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Norby while the child was playing on the railroad track. When found the baby was lying between the rails, having been hit in such a way that with the exception of a few bruises, she was unhurt. Fargo - The cornerstone for Fargo's new combination grade and high school which, with complete equipment, will cost $450,000, was laid last week. Minot - An expenditure of $700,000 if plans now under way are carried out, will be used in the paving of from 12 to 20 miles of Minot streets this summer. Bismarck - This city's newly formed organization of the American Legion has been named after Lloyd A. Spetz, the first Bismarck boy to fall in the cause of world freedom. Fargo - Recent warm weather and a good rain have had splendid effects upon small grains in this section, although the acreage has been somewhat reduced below last year. Lakota - The Lakota Fire Department has received a gift of a tract of land 475 x 400 feet valued at $600 as a reward for their efforts in trying to same some farm buildings adjacent to the city, seven years ago. Garrison - Almost instant death in an auto accident caused by the blowing out of a tire and a broken steering gear was the fate of Miss Lillian Newton of the Raub community. She sustained a fracture at the base of her skull. Medora - The discovery of a large vein of coal reported to be 29 feet thick by 154 feet broad and said to be superior to any in the state, is causing a constant increase of prospectors. The most modern mining equipment is also being installed. Mayville - Governor Lynn J. Frazier will present the diplomas to the members of the class graduating from the Normal this year and the exercises will be held on Tuesday, June 19. Governor Frazier was a graduate of the class of 1895, the first to complete the course at this school. LOCAL NEWS Mrs. Bert Johnstone has been on the sick list for the past week. T. Stapleton left Sunday for Dunseith Sanatorium for treatment. D. A. Blackburn autoed to Cartwright Wednesday morning. Mrs. J. Wolgamont was a passenger to Devils Lake Tuesday. H. L. Lentz of Cando was a business visitor in our village last week. Claude Lawrence purchased a Studebaker car of Mrs. Carter last week. Miss Margaret Risch, of Rock Lake was calling on friends here Saturday. John Herman visited the first of the week with his aunt, Mrs. T. J. Clifford in St. John. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Robeson of Cando were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Seeley Sunday. Miss Peters of Armourdale visited last Friday with Miss Grace Tribble. Mrs. Wm. Schwartz left last Thursday for Devils Lake hospital to receive medical treatment. Robt. McCauley left Tuesday for a visit with relatives in Ontario, Canada. He will also visit in Chicago. Little Marie McLean visited from Monday until Wednesday with her grandparents in Sarles. Misses Opal and Grace Tribble spent a few days last week with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tribble. A large crowd autoed to Mather last Friday evening to attend the ball game between that village and Hansboro. Mrs. A. C. Anderson and family and Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Oliver were guests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stahl. F. A. Markell of Grand Forks visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Anderson Monday and Tuesday. Robert Blackburn and family and Mr. Blackburn of Pilot Mound, Manitoba, Canada, visited from Sunday until Tuesday at the D. A. Blackburn home. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Weeden, Nellie Weeden, Miss Thompson and Miss Hjerpe attended the commencement exercises at Egeland Tuesday evening. PICTON NEWS E. E. McDougall was a business caller at Rolla Tuesday evening. County Auditor, F. F. Vaughan was a caller in this vicinity Wednesday last. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McMaster autoed to Roblin, Manitoba, Canada last Friday to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Agarand returned Thursday last from Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. H. Hoerer and family were entertained Sunday at the home of Mrs. Alice Bower. Miss Ottilia Altstadt went to Devils Lake Friday where she visited with relatives until Tuesday. Miss Blanche Freeman enjoyed a visit with friends at Fargo from Friday last until Tuesday of this week. Ed Lentz accompanied by his grandmother autoed to Cando Thursday for a visit with his parents returning home Friday. C. A. Simpson and men of Bisbee have been here this week putting down a well on the Swanson & Nelson farm. A number of little girls entertained at the James O'Donnell home Tuesday evening last in honor of Miss Loretta's birthday. The little ladies report a most delightful time. Tuesday, June 10 will be the next regular Grange meeting. All members are asked to make a special effort to attend and the ladies to bring cakes and ice cream and the gentlemen their pocket books. Last Thursday a number of ladies and several gentlemen went to the school where they were entertained by a fine program and picnic dinner given by teachers and pupils. There was an abundance of good things to eat and a jolly good time was enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Fernyhough went to Churchs Ferry last Thursday to attend the graduation exercises, their daughter, Gladys being in the graduation class. Mr. Fernyhough and daughters Florence and Gladys returned home Friday while Mrs. Fernyhough remained for a visit at the Ira Corson home. June 13, 1919 HANSBORO ORGANIZED POST OF AMERICAN LEGION Tuesday evening in the office of the Hansboro State Bank assembled thirteen returned service men of this vicinity who overwhelmingly voted to organize a local post of the American Legion. Melvin A. Olson was elected secretary and immediately drew up an application for charter and collected enough funds to secure the same. Two other members are necessary to make the necessary fifteen and it is requested that any ex-servicemen desiring to join the local post sign up with the secretary as soon as possible so that the organization can be completed. OUCH!!! (from the Southern Manitoba Review) The Neelin baseball aggregation put it over Hansboro on Tuesday evening in a decidedly one-sided exhibition of ball. Hansboro scored three runs in the first innings but never had a look in from that time forward. Neelin boys did not play a strong game but were much stronger than their opponents. Hoffman was in the box for Neelin and pitched a nice steady game all the time, very few hits being made. On the other hand Hansboro tried out three pitchers and they were all pounded more or less. The score was 11-5 in favor of Neelin. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Gene Rimel returned home from Fargo Saturday. E. J. Langley returned home Friday. Geo. Umpleby was a passenger to Devils Lake Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson went to Devils Lake Thursday returning Saturday. Geo. L. Mateer went to Devils Lake Tuesday to have dental work done. A little daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Art Rimel at the Devils Lake hospital Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Weeden, of Hansboro were among those who attended the concert Friday. Several of our villagers attended the county Sunday School convention at Cando, Saturday and Sunday. Miss Hazel Lindsay and her nephew, baby Curtis departed for Canada Friday for an extended visit with relatives. Mrs. Chas. Jahnke and daughter Charlotte departed on Monday for Thompson where they will visit with relatives. Mrs. H. B. Gray from Fargo Friday have attended the conclave there as a representative of our local Rebekah Lodge. Miss Eunice Stevenson returned from Devils Lake Wednesday accompanied by her sister, Miss DeWolf who will visit with the former. Miss Mabel Bullock had charge of the third and fourth grades last Wednesday afternoon in the absence of Miss Risch who was indisposed. Miss Barker and daughter, Chloie returned from Indiana Friday whether they went some months ago for the benefit of the latter's health. Another sailor boy, Byron Barker returned home from Key West, Florida, Monday and was warmly welcomed by friends and home folks. Miss Edith Hoffman who has been doing extension work in Towner and Ramsey Counties gave an interesting talk on Home Conveniences to the ladies at the church Thursday. Miss Bess Hronesh returned from Egeland Monday having completed her high school course at that place, being one of the graduating class of 1919. She is now assisting in the Rock Lake post office. The excavation for the new hall was begun Monday with a goodly crew of workmen, who are also doing some much needed grading and filling in of our streets. New crossings and walk improvements are a noticeable addition. It's getting to be the fashion to spend Saturday evening in Rock Lake trading with our accommodating merchants and taking in the free band concert on the streets every other Saturday night. Mrs. H. G. Dodge went to Devils Lake Friday to meet her daughter, Lorna, who was returning home from the Mankato Normal, where she completed a course of study. They both arrived here on Saturday's train. (Continued from Last Week) The school election Tuesday resulted in the re-election of Ole Oakland for a term of three years, the other vote being a tie between E. J. Langley and E. C. Latham. As Mr. Langley is away at present, it is as yet unsettled. PICTON NEWS Melvin Baarstad and sister Miss Ruth spent Sunday evening at the H. Hoerer home. Mr. and Mrs. H. Fernyhough and family were visitors Tuesday at the James Jarvis home. A number of our citizens autoed to Bisbee Monday to hear a speech delivered by A. C. Townley. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. James autoed to Killarney Monday to attend the Chautauqua now being held there. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Galloway had as their guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. James Jolliffe and family of Rolla. County Superintendent Miss Mamie Sorenson visited the school here Tuesday was also a guests of Mrs. E. E. McDougall. Mr. and Mrs. Max Bower were passengers to Devils Lake Thursday, Mrs. Bower going down to have dental work done. Lee Stapleton accompanied by the Misses Hazel O'Donnell and Blanche Jarvis attended a dance near Sarles Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McDougall and family, the Misses Altstadt and Freeman and Hobert Richardson enjoyed an outing at Killarney Lake, Manitoba, Canada on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. White enjoyed a visit from their brother and sister Mr. and Mrs. R. D. White and little son from Saturday until Sunday. Owing to the serious illness of son Muriel, Mr. and Mrs. A. McMaster were called home from their visit at Roblin, Manitoba, Canada. Mr. McMaster accompanied his son to the hospital to the hospital at Devils Lake Monday where he underwent an operation for appendicitis. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS IN BRIEF Beach - Mosher is the name of the new post office recently established in this county with mail to be delivered via Sentinel Butte. Bismarck - Youthful miscreants who tapped the safe of a local pool room were quickly rounded up a few days ago by the Bismarck police. Rolla - United States Treasurer John Burke is scheduled to give a patriotic address on July 5 in this city which was his former home. Minot - A recent sale of unclaimed packages here brought a local newspaper man the gruesome surprise of finding a human skeleton in the box which he purchased "sight, unseen". Fargo - An unusually large class has been graduated from the Fargo high schools this year, 78 members having completed the course with successful markings and received their diplomas for the work. Fargo - One hundred and fifty arrests was the local police record for the month of May which is said to have been one of the busiest months in police circles that has been experienced within the last year. Fargo - Charles H. Mitchell retires this week by voluntary resignation from the office of city treasurer which he has occupied continuously for the past 19 years. The retiring treasurer is one of the city's pioneers. Aneta - The sudden disappearance of little Dale Severson, 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Severson, on the evening of June 1, is believed to be due to the work of kidnappers and a most energetic search has been commenced. Bismarck - North Dakota motor vehicle licenses issued to date number upward of 57,000 according to a recent report. A total revenue of $415,000 has been derived from this source and many more registrants may be expected within the next few months. Carson - Through a decision of District Court Judge Nuessle, handed down a few days ago, it is believed that Carson has now secured final and permanent recognition as the official seat for Grant County. The question has been under litigation constantly since the county was organized a few years ago. Lehigh - A sharp outbreak of smoldering fires in a local mine seriously endangered shafts and all working property of the mine owners on whose premises the blaze appeared. The fire was finally put out in the principal vein but continues to smolder in adjoining premises, as it has done for many years. Grand Forks - Aviation as a commercial enterprise may be introduced here within a very few weeks, it is believed, as a result of negotiations being carried on by Albert Forseth and Myron Bacon, two retired Grand Forks boys from the U. S. aviation service. The boys are projecting a program of activities which include both the carrying of passengers and exhibition work. Bismarck - An unusually sensational scene ensued here when the local fire department was called out to subdue a blaze with which Lee Perras had sought to end his life on a funeral pyre composed of the burning garments of a woman, which he had ignited with suicidal intent. The young man is a son of the woman, Mrs. Perras, who was shot to death at the hands of a mob at Hazelton last year. Mandan - Charles O. Welch, well-known Beach photographer, formerly a resident here, is dead from accidental burns. Mr. Welch at one time operated a moving picture machine in this section of the state. Enderlin - Lieutenant Ed Axberg, returned military aviator, of this city, has a new Curtiss biplane ordered and aerial taxi accommodations in and out of Enderlin may be a development of the next few weeks. Forest River - Memorial Day was unfittingly observed by yeggmen who employed the occasion to burglarize the First State Bank of $5,000 is cash and $50,000 in Liberty Bonds. No trace of the men has yet been secured. Devils Lake - Alleged auto thieves, said to have stolen a Ford car from this city a short time ago, were apprehended in the western part of the state after they had repainted and disfigured the car to avoid identification. Hatton - The 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Norby of this city was run down by a passing freight train, but fell in such a way that though the engine and cars passed over her body the child was not killed or seriously hurt. Fargo - The arrival at Newport News, a few days ago, of the transport Canonicus brings back to American soil, a large number of North Dakota's men who were members of the 88th division. Units on board the transport included the first battalion of the 352nd infantry and the 313th supply train. Minot - One of the oddest life-saving events of recent years occurred here when a team drawing a load of unclaimed and unlicensed dogs ran away, overturning the wagon and releasing the dogs, which were being taken out to be killed. It is not related that any overt acts were responsible for the fractiousness of the team. LOCAL NEWS Mrs. B. L. Thomas visited relatives in Cando last week. J. P. Heeter and family autoed to Rolla last Thursday. Mrs. W. H. Stahl is reported on the sick list this week. J. R. Blackorby is having an addition built to his farm residence. F. E. Lawrence is having a new barn erected on his farm near Armourdale. Painters came up from Mylo this week to paint the buildings on J. P. Heeter's Grand View farm. Mrs. T. J. Clifford and children of St. John spent Sunday with relatives in our village. Carl Olson and sisters, of Cando spent Sunday at the home of their sister, Mrs. B. L. Thomas. C. E. Blackorby and son, Edward were guests at the L. S. Converse home Monday evening. R. S. McNurlin had the interior of his residence remodeled last week J. E. Seeley doing the work. Mr. and Mrs. Conroy of Sarles were business callers in Hansboro last Thursday. Chas. Evensizer, Watkins agent of Cando was canvassing this section of the county last week. Frank Shanley, D. F. McLaughlin, and J. J. McCanna of Cando were callers in Hansboro last Saturday. Miss Lulu Strawn has resigned her position as clerk in the Bank of Hansboro and expects to leave soon for a trip to Montana. G. A. Olson is having a porch built on the south side of his residence. Work has commenced on Anderson's new hardware store. Wm. Wilson and his two sons, Irving and Bert and Arthur Johnson are on the sick list with the mumps. June 20, 1919 ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Geo. Umpleby returned home from Devils Lake Saturday. Walt McCarthy was a visitor in our village the first of the week. Miss Inez Thatcher a former teacher here arrived Tuesday for a visit with Rock Lake friends. Mr. and Mrs. Garret Marks and Mrs. Dr. Roberts were Candoites who visited our village Saturday. A number of our Rock Lake people enjoyed Sunday outings at the Turtle Mountains and Canadian lakes. Fred Lindsay and crew are at present erecting a large barn on the Frank Rom farm northeast of our village. The parents of Mrs. John Hindman arrived on Friday's train for a visit with their daughter and family. Prof. C. R. Dickerson and brother drove into our village Friday for a brief visit with friends. They departed the following Monday. Mrs. Henry Wagner was taken very ill with appendicitis Sunday afternoon when she was hurried to the Devils Lake hospital. Mrs. Dr. Howard departed Monday for Camp Dodge to meet her husband who recently arrived there from service over seas. Mrs. Ed Rimel went to Devils Lake Thursday where she visited with Mrs. Art Rimel and little daughter, at the hospital there. Barney Keeney arrived from Minnesota Tuesday. He reports everyone of the party who recently moved there from Rock Lake as being well satisfied and doing fine. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gall and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gall and baby autoed to the county seat Monday where Jack took out his citizenship papers, thereby becoming a full fledged son of Uncle Sam. Miss Lela Briggs returned to her home at Rock Lake Saturday. Miss Lela recently closed a term of school at Sherwood and visited with her sister Venice (who is employed in a bank at Van Hook) enroute home. The rural mail route was opened Monday with John Hindman as temporary carrier. It will prove a very great convenience to farmers residing northwest of Rock Lake. The local Rebekah and Odd Fellow lodges held an impressive memorial service at the church Sunday afternoon. The program consisted of an appropriate reading and several well rendered musical selections, the memorial sermon being preached by Rev. Geo. B. Dennison of Cando. While swimming in Fish Lake last Sunday Ed and Henry Walder came in contact with some glass fragments which had been dumped into the water. Ed received a severe cut on the hand, while Henry sustained an ugly gash about the toes, both having to secure medical attention at St. John. Others in the party narrowly escaped with slight cuts. PICTON NEWS Mrs. Leon Allard was calling on friends at Rolla Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lentz of Gronna were visitors at the Ed Lentz home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Gailfus and family were Sunday visitors at the Herman Miller home. The Misses Ruth, Edna and Olive Baarstad are spending the week at the H. Hoerer home. Mrs. James O'Donnell went to Minneapolis Thursday to visit her daughter Marie and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McMaster autoed to Devils Lake Saturday to visit their son Muriel. They report him as doing nicely. The next regular Grange meeting will be held June 26. There will be a class of fifteen to initiate and the Grange Ladies are asked to bring plenty of good eats with them. E. E. McDougall and H. Hoerer autoed to Minot Tuesday to attend the state Grange convention, Mr. Hoerer going as a delegate from Picton Grange, Mr. McDougall being one of the state officers. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. White and family departed Thursday last for their old home at Michigan where they will visit their parents and other relatives. They were joined at Devils Lake by Mrs. R. D. White and son Kenneth of St. John. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McDougall and family, Misses Freeman and Alstad and Hobart Richardson autoed to the Elmer Barker home Saturday where they visited Miss Alstad's sister. From there they went to Rock Lake, Canada and enjoyed several hours fishing. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS IN BRIEF Michigan - A $50,000 cooperative store organized under local management will be opened for business here this week. Fargo - Ada, daughter of Bishop and Mrs. J. Poyntz Tyler of this city was seriously injured in an automobile collision in Chicago a few days ago. Bisbee - Police captured at Minot a man believed to have been the perpetrator of a recent robbery of the union depot here, when $150 worth of transportation was stolen. Jamestown - The promise of a regular passenger service on the Pingree-Wilton branch of the Northern Pacific after June 23 is hailed with pleasure by the towns along that line. Park River - Arthur Gullickson, former student of the state university and well known in athletic circles of the northwest, died as the result of injuries received here in an automobile race. Devils Lake - A class of six graduated from the state school for the deaf, all the members returning to their homes prepared with suitable vocational training for a place in the world's work. Enderlin - Rev. Robert H. Craig, one of North Dakota's Methodist's best known clergymen, died suddenly of heart trouble at his home in this city. He had been pastor at Lisbon, Bismarck and Dickinson, before being assigned to the pastorage of this place. He was at one time a missionary to India. Minot - The famous still on the Peter Her farm north of Minot, one of the most elaborate underground distillery systems that has ever been invented and which has an exceptional record for the reason that it has baffled all detectives, police officials and state authorities, was destroyed last week under an order issued by District Judge K. E. Leighton, who decided it a common nuisance. The outfit is known on court records as "the still without an operator". Devils Lake - Joseph J. Donahue of this city has been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for meritorious conduct in the war. The award has just been announced. Clifford - Torger O. Kraabel, son of former Lieutenant Governor A. T. Kraabel of this city has been made a special courier of the peace commission in France, according to word which has just been received by his parents and friends here. LOCAL NEWS Caroline Roth of Moose Horn, Canada arrived here last Friday for a visit with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. August Miller. Crops are looking better since the shower Tuesday. C. E. Blackorby went to Rolla Wednesday. Miss Laura Kellogg visited over Sunday with friends across the line. The residence of John Anderson is receiving a fresh coat of paint this week. Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Anderson autoed to Cando on business last Friday. Miss Lona Rimel of Rock Lake was calling on friends here Saturday. Miss Hunt of Egeland visited a few days with Miss Kennedy last week. Five loads of posts were brought in from the Turtle Mountains by Indians Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Jolliffe and family of Rolla spent Sunday at the M. Lawler home. Mr. and Mrs. F. Declusion of Hannah were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. C. Wills. Miss Margaret Risch of Rock Lake spent the weekend with friends in our village. Geo. Walker and family autoed to Rock Lake, Canada Saturday evening returning home Sunday. E. E. McDougall and family and Misses Freeman and Alstad spent Sunday at Rock Lake, Canada. Alberta Weeden returned home last week from Egeland where she had been attending school. Quite a number of the young folks autoed to Rock Lake, Canada Sunday where they spent the day. The Ladies Aid meets next Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Geo. Walker. Miss Kate Mitchell and brother Fletcher of Rolla were guests at the Strawn home last Thursday. Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Hamilton of Hannah were visiting friends in Hansboro the first of the week. Miss Margaret and Ralph Beede of Rolla were guests at the Oscar R. Anderson home Sunday evening. Miss Kennedy of Egeland visited a few days last week with her sister Miss Mae Kennedy in our village. Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor and family of Cando were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stahl over Sunday. Miss Fessenden of Stanwood arrived in our village Wednesday for a visit with her brother E. M. Fessenden. We are glad to chronicle the fact that Mrs. W. H. Stahl, who has been seriously ill for the past two weeks is greatly improved. Misses Opal and Grace Tribble having completed the terms of school returned home the first of the week. Jim Gleason and family of the Turtle Mountains, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Seeley and Ab Blackorby were Sunday dinner guests at the Emmett Watts home. Leftwich and Johnson have recently purchased a registered Red Pool bull from Tabor and Krum of Sarles. Mrs. O. R. Anderson went to Rock Lake last Friday to attend a shower given in honor of Miss Lona Rimel. Geo. Johnson and family of Crocus were guests Sunday at the H. P. Landru home. During the afternoon the little two year old daughter wandered off causing quite a bit of excitement. After a half hour search she was found at the D. A. Blackburn Drug Store. HANSBORO TAKES TWO GAMES In a fast game of baseball played here between Rolla and Hansboro Sunday afternoon the local team came out victorious, the final score being 5 to 4. The second victory of the week for our local team was won from Cartwright in a league game played in the Canadian city Monday evening the score being 5 to 3. Hansboro plays Rock Lake at that village next Sunday and those that are not there will, no doubt, miss a good game of ball. June 27, 1919 INTERNATIONAL FLYERS AT TOWNER COUNTY FAIR Cando, North Dakota, July 2, 3 and 4 Lieutenants bacon and Forseth have been with the British and American Air Forces respectively, for the last two years, instruction in aerial gunnery, "stunts" and aerial acrobatics and in active service on the British and American fronts. Lieutenants Bacon and Forseth will fly each afternoon and evening during the fair in a program consisting of one flight of fancy flying and aerial stunts, consisting of spirals, nose-dives, loops, immelman turns, half rolls, barrel rolls, vertical spirals, nose and tail spins, upside-down flying and another flight consisting of an aerial combat between two machines, comprising all the maneuvers in an actual air battle. An especially attractive program of horse racing has been arranged for the last two days. Special Free Attractions, featuring Alexander Bros. & Co., combination of attractions. On the Midway will be seen a first class carnival company, tent shows, merry-go-round, monkey speedway and ferris wheel. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Mrs. Art Rimel and infant daughter returned from the Devils Lake hospital Monday. Fred Lindsay transacted business in Devils Lake Monday returning on Tuesday. Miss Florence Hussey (one of our former teachers) is a guest of the Tom Elsberry home this week. Russel Young is suffering with a badly burned face which he recently sustained. Walter Mitchell and Harry Florey went to Rochester, Minnesota, Monday. Mr. Mitchell going for medical aid. We failed to announce last week the arrival of a brand new baby at the Harry Stout home, in our village, Sunday, June 15. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson left for Minneapolis Tuesday and Mrs. Davidson expecting to visit relatives in Northfield before their return. Miss Inez Thatcher returned to her home Monday after a few days visit with friends here, being the guest of the Tom Elsberry home. Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Briggs returned Monday from Rock Lake, Canada where they enjoyed a few days outing and fishing. Byron Barker returned to his work in the aviation corps, Monday. He is stationed at Key West, Florida and had been home on a ten day furlough. Geo. L. Mateer accompanied his son Curtis to the Devils Lake hospital Saturday where the latter was operated on for appendicitis the next day. A large number from Rock Lake and vicinity attended the "Million Dollar Band" concert given at Cando, Friday and report it worth several times the admission price. Mrs. Henry Wagner who recently underwent an operation at the Devils Lake hospital is reported as progressing rather slowly. Mr. Wagner and son are frequent visitors at her bedside. Carl Jensen arrived in our village Tuesday to participate as one of the chief actors in an important drama which is to be enacted here this week, an account of which will be given later. Mrs. Yeager and daughter, Mrs. Hunthies and three boys and Miss Willie May arrived from Muscatine, Iowa, Friday. Mrs. Yeager will spend the summer with her sons here, the others accompanying her for a few weeks visit. E. C. Latham drove to Brinsmade Saturday to meet Mrs. Latham and their two daughters, Mabel and Elma. Mrs. Latham was returning from the State Sunday School Convention at Mandan, Miss Mabel from completing a course of study at Valley City Normal, while Elma was coming from Fargo (where she has a clerical position) for a few weeks vacation. The arrival of two more of our Rock Lake boys from overseas service was heralded with gladness when Chas. Smoot and Ernest Yeager alighted from the train Friday. They were visiting at Danville, Indiana since returning to "the good old USA" about the middle of May. Ernest had seen considerable active service but Charlie was so unfortunate as to be confined in a hospital a greater part of the time. Miss Marie Hronesh and bland Elsberry sprung a surprise on their friends Thursday by driving to Cando in company with Mr. and Mrs. Glen Latham, where they were quietly married by Judge Brooks. A reception was given them on Saturday evening at the W. E. Rimel home, some twenty-five guests attending. The heartiest of wishes is tendered them by their large circle of friends. A pretty wedding was solemnized at the P. G. Barker home at 3 p. m. Sunday when their youngest daughter Cleo, was joined in holy wedlock to Marshall Linderman. Geo. Stevens officiated, Miss Lela Briggs acting as bridesmaid and Frank Elsberry as best man. A reception was tendered them in the evening following which the bridal pair took their departure for a trip, visiting relatives at points in Iowa, Indiana and Pennsylvania. The best wishes of a host of friends accompany them. PICTON NEWS James O'Donnell was a Devils Lake visitor from Saturday until Monday. E. M. Fessenden was a business visitor at Rolla for several days last week. Gust Sveson of Nome has been a guest at the Emil Nelson home the past week. Mrs. Minnule and daughters Jean and Maddie of Rolla were visitors Friday of Mrs. Guido Widmeyer. Mrs. Max Bower and Miss Hortense Bower went to Devils Lake Wednesday last. Mrs. Bower will receive medical treatment. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. McAneney and little daughters, Donna Lou and Maxine, spent several days last week at the E. E. McDougall home. Mr. and Mrs. H. Fernyhough accompanied by Mrs. J. Jarvis and Elsie Thuner autoed to Rolla Wednesday and spent the day shopping. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Olson and children accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. H. Hagen autoed up from Nome Saturday and are spending the week at the H. H. Baarstad home, Mrs. Olson is a daughter of Mr. Baarstad. E. E. McDougall and H. Hoerer returned Saturday from Minot, they report a most excellent Grange convention and enjoyable time. Both gentlemen were elected on the state executive committee. Mr. McDougall for a term of 3 years and Mr. Hoerer for 1 year. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS IN BRIEF Bismarck - The loss of 16 head of cattle by a rancher near Magnus without visible clue to their whereabouts is held to point to the probable operation of cattle rustlers. Minot - This city has developed elaborate plans for a memorial to the late Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, which will include the dedication of a suitable statue, memorial entrance, etc., at the local zoological park. Fargo - N. Boila, charged with abduction of 17-year-old Antoinette Shirley in a case brought before Judge A. B. Guptill of this city produced a sensation when he exhibited a marriage certificate showing that the young woman was his wife. The girl's mother, who had brought the action decided that it would be best to have the complaint withdrawn. LOCAL NEWS Mr. Rush left last Friday for Mississippi to meet his family. Miss Ethel Lawler is clerking in the drug store this week. Claude Lawrence and family autoed to St. John Tuesday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jeneson Tuesday, June 23, a daughter. Roy Lymburn and A. Blackorby autoed to Perth on business Wednesday. John Kiem of Perth called on the News Wednesday enroute to Cartwright. The lower grades having finished their school work are enjoying a picnic today. The Commencement Exercises are being held tonight (Friday) at Clatterbuck's Hall. Miss Margaret Risch visited with friends in our village before returning to her home in Crookston. Mr. and Mrs. L. Osborne of Cando visited last week with their daughter Mrs. Fred Gray and family. Our school scholars have been busy this week taking final examinations. Today being the last day. Quite a number of Hansborites autoed to Holmfield Thursday of last week to attend the ball game. Lillian Esterson, from Sarles, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. Stapleton from Friday until Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Agarand and Mr. and Mrs. Henderson and little son, Clifford, autoed to Cartwright Monday afternoon. Owing to the heavy rains of Saturday and Sunday our orchestra was unable to fill their appointment with the Rex Theater at Cando. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tribble spent from Friday until Sunday camping at Rock Lake, Canada. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. McAneney and family of Bismarck visited over Sunday at the Murdick home. They left Monday for Egeland and will return to Hansboro the last of this week. Mr. and Mrs. H. Lymburn, son Roy and Miss Susie Brown left Wednesday for Fargo. Wm. Williams was a passenger to Devils Lake Tuesday, going down for medical treatment. Mrs. Wm. Schwartz who underwent an operation at the Devils Lake hospital returned home last Saturday. Mons Monson has rented the residence north of C. A. Weeden's. His family arrived in Hansboro Wednesday. Ralph Olson who has been attending business college at Mankato, Minnesota for the past seven months is expected home Monday on a visit. Ira Corson is in town on business. Ira is in the Grand Forks Herald automobile contest and has good prospects of winning out. Tuesday evening while a bunch of young folks were sailing in a Ford with Roy Lymburn as pilot of the craft, upset. No one was hurt. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Anderson autoed to Rock Lake, Wednesday where they attended the wedding of Miss Lona Rimel. Miss Rimel was a former teacher here and her many friends wish her much prosperity and happiness in her married life.