Towner County, ND, Hansboro News published between September 1, 1919 and September 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 September 1, 1919 and September 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 September 5, 1919 MAHLON ELLER PASSED AWAY SUNDAY The death of Mahlon Ellsworth Eller, which occurred at about 8:30 pm Friday, August 20, came as a shock to those of our village, though his demise had been apprehended for some time. Mr. Eller had been summering for several years previous to his death, but in spite of the best medical aid, was forced to succumb to the grim reaper. He was about fifty-seven years of age, the youngest of eleven children, two of whom - a brother at Upham, Indiana and a sister at Converse, Indiana - survive him. Being one of the pioneers of our vicinity he was well known and respected by a large circle of friends. The funeral was held at the Methodist Church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Geo. Stevens officiating. The beautiful floral tributes and the large concourse of friends attending gave witness to the esteem in which he was held. He was a member of the IOOF, who, with the Rebekahs, attended in a body. He leaves, besides his widow, one son Coy Eller, Mrs. Neunschwander of Perth and Mrs. Blown of Advent, Indiana to mourn his decease, to whom the sympathy of the community is extended. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES M. J. Borgerson was up from Egeland Monday. Mrs. Maud Cracker departed Monday for her home in Iowa. Mrs. Mullett was a visitor at the Art Booth home Sunday. Mrs. Joe Solomon is having her town residence newly painted. Mrs. Jennie Balfour returned home from Devils Lake Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Groves and infant son arrived in Rock Lake Monday. Jno. Bernie is having a substantial addition built to the barn of his farm - the old Burkhart place. Mrs. Sibley returned home Tuesday accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Brooks. They came through by auto. Jno Forrest was a caller in our village last week, coming over from Langdon where he is employed in a bank. Mrs. Oscar Ishler returned from the general hospital at Devils Lake Monday, having recently under gone an operation there. Miss Grace Schaffer came over from near Hannah, where she is employed Sunday. Miss Grace was with Vernon Myrah, when he became the fatal victim of the recent auto accident, and besides receiving a very severe nervous shock, sustained some bad bruises. Mrs. Redi's mother, arrived on Wednesday from Chicago for a visit with her daughter. She was accompanied by Mrs. Reid who went down to meet her. Miss Lona Dodge departed on Monday for Mankato, Minnesota to resume her Normal studies, after spending her summers vacation with her parents living south of Rock Lake. Mrs. C. A. Weeden, of Hansboro, was a guest at the Tom Elsberry home Sunday. She returned home Monday, accompanied by Miss Bernice Elsberry who will visit there a few days. PICTON NEWS Mrs. Geo. Wilson is a guest this week of her niece, Mrs. Emil Nelson. E. M. Fessenden is enjoying a visit from his mother of Cresco, Iowa. Mrs. F. E. Wilkinson and children, Ethel and George, left Tuesday for their home at Orr, this state. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lentz autoed to Perth Sunday and visited with Mrs. Lentz' parents. Mrs. Donaldson of South Dakota was a guest of her niece, Mrs. E. E. McDougall last week. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Dixon of Rolla were entertained Sunday at the Walter Gailfus home. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Galloway and children, accompanied by Mrs. Vaughan and children enjoyed an outing Sunday at Fish Lake. Dr. Verrett of Rolla was called here Monday to the Frank Jodvin home to attend Mr. Jodvin who was quite ill. Leon Allard, having decided he had been driving in the ditch long enough, went to Rolla last week and purchased a new Chevrolet car. Adolph Lentz and sister, Miss Emma, autoed to Morden, Manitoba, Canada Saturday, where they visited relatives and friends returning home Sunday. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Minot - Potato yields in this section are reported fair and of a high quality. Devils Lake - Robbers secured $750 worth of loot in a local jewelry store burglarized last week. Gackle - Clint Hoke, a farmer, was cremated in a fire which destroyed his home here a few nights ago. Bismarck - A local printer caught a 40-pound sturgeon in the Missouri River the other day and is using it to help his family decrease the high cost of living. Rugby - Their sixtieth anniversary of married life has recently been celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Gremsgard of this place. Valley City - Heart failure attacked H. Greenup of New York while bathing in the Sheyenne River, incapacitating him to such an extent that he drowned. Ryder - More than 200 friends helped celebrate the seventy-fifth birthday of "Grandma" Klonden, a pioneer resident here. Twenty-one grandchildren were in the group. Valley City - E. K. Myhre, pioneer resident and business man of this city, passed away on Sunday morning of last week. He was a resident of state and territory since the very early eighties. Marmarth - N. O. Tate of Wichita, Kansas, has purchased four large ranches in this vicinity with an aggregate area of 3,610 acres. Fifty thousand dollars is said to have been the total price paid. Marmarth - News comes from Thermopolis, Wyoming of the assassination of Sam VanSchuvver, a once well-known character of this locality, who had a reputation as gun man in the "wild and woolly" days of this section of the northwest. LaMoure - Christian Stark Diesem, pioneer business man of this city and at one time a member of the North Dakota state railway commission, passed away last week. Mr. Diesem had also been a member of the state legislature, and had resided in the state or territory since 1871. Ellendale - Nine men held in the county jail here for alleged complicity in the wholesale holdup of harvest hands used nicked case knives in an effort to saw their way to liberty. Jail guards frustrated the attempt after giving the men a scare with a fusillade of bullets fired into the ground near where they were working at the bars. The prisoners are being held to the district court on charges of highway robbery. Towner - The immense hay crop harvested in this section is being baled and sold as high as $25 a ton. Mandan - Captain Hugo Renden, popular national guard officer of this city and commander of the local American Legion post is dead. Williston - Miss Martha Tatem of this county has been appointed by State Superintendent Minnie J. Neilson as inspector of rural, consolidated and graded schools. Edinburg - The State Bank of Edinburg was looted a few nights ago and the vault rifled of contents amounting to between $400 and $500 worth of cash and Liberty bonds. Alexander - Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Williams, pioneer farmers near here, were killed in the collapse of the roof of their root cellar, while endeavoring to support it by the use of props from within. Ray - A 21-mile graded road in course of construction between this city and Wildrose is now nearly completed and is expected to prove one of the best roads in the western part of the state. Hankinson - A bandit shot while endeavoring to rob working men last week died without divulging his name, which he is said to have wished to keep secret to avoid sorrow to members of his family residing in England. Bismarck - The sudden slewing and overturn of a light runabout resulted in severe injuries to three young Bismarck men and the death of one, Ben Lenhart, a local business man, who survived the accident only about two hours. Jamestown - Nineteen arrests resulted from a raid on alleged Stutsman County lawbreakers last week under orders from the office of Attorney General Langer. Offenses charged run all the way from the sale of cigarettes to the unlawful manufacture of booze. Fargo - Bert Burson of Hillsboro was fined $200 by Judge A. T. Cole of the district court here for manslaughter in causing the death of Miss Maline Ashen in an automobile accident near Buxton. The young man's offense is alleged to have been in unlawful driving and does not imply any intentional responsibility for the young woman's death. Her parents are said to have opposed the prosecution which accounts in part for the light sentence imposed, in view of the serious nature of the charge. Fargo - Details of the systematic theft of a dozen automobiles have been brought out by the confession of members of a gang of four men, who acknowledge implication in a wide-spread movement for the stealing and disposition of cars. The men arrested include a deputy sheriff from Scranton, North Dakota. Two members of the alleged gang, J. C. Bishop, aged 23 and Donald L. Bobeau, aged 19, are locked up in the Cass County jail where they were placed by Sheriff Ross after being taken in custody at Casselton with a car said to be the property of A. C. Black of Aberdeen, South Dakota. LOCAL NEWS Mrs. C. A. Weeden was an over Sunday visitor in Rock Lake. Miss Myrtle Weeden visited friends in Rock Lake last week. Mrs. Ida Corson of Churchs Ferry is visiting relatives here. John Corson was a passenger to Devils Lake Friday. Mr. Benson and family moved on the Stahl farm the first of the week. Prof. Travis of Mayville was looking after business interests here last week. L. F. Roman, mother and sister of St. John were callers in town Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Christofferson and family were callers in town Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lentz of Cando were callers at the Chas. Tribble home Tuesday. Adelene Byrnes of St. John is employed at the Geo. Sutherland home during threshing. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stahl, having sold their farm, moved into Hansboro the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Ulrich of Peoria, Illinois, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Heeter the first of the week. Miss Bernice Elsberry of Rock Lake was a guest of Miss Alberta Weeden from Monday until Wednesday. Ed Wiseman and family and Harry Bradley and family of Cartwright were callers at the Lawler home Monday. Miss Minnie Spangler passed through town Tuesday on her way home. She had been visiting her sister, Mrs. M. Price of Rock Lake. Bills are out announcing the following sales: Herman Miller, September 13; Phillip Chase, September 16 and J. P. Heeter, September 24. Mrs. E. A. Markell and son, Raymond of Grand Forks and Mrs. D. Brownell of Brandon were guests of Mrs. Oscar Anderson last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor and family of Cando, Mrs. Edna Wilson of Minot, J. W. Davis of Ohio and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stahl were guests Sunday at the Oliver home. Mrs. Swan Solson left Saturday for a visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Axel Nelson at Lake Park, Minnesota. She was accompanied as far as Grand Forks by her daughter, Mabel, who returned home Monday. Frank C. Robeson suffered a very painful accident at the F. H. Henkel farm northwest of Cando on Tuesday afternoon. In climbing out of a grain tank while holding on to the top of the tank with his left hand, a signet ring caught on an obstruction as he dropped to the ground, tearing off all the flesh and end knuckle joint. He came to town at once, where Dr. MacDonald amputated the rest of the finger and dressed the wound. Cando Herald September 12, 1919 PICTON NEWS Born - To Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McMaster, Friday, September 5, twins, a boy and a girl. The mother passed away Saturday at three o'clock. An obituary will appear in our next issue. Relatives that arrived here Monday to attend the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Andrew McMaster, were Alex and Bert Avery of Winnipeg; Miss Pearl Avery of Brandon, Manitoba; Mrs. Whitlan of Minneapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Avery of Perth; Mrs. George Gardner and Mrs. Cevvons of Roblan, Manitoba. Mrs. Will Glassford and little daughter of Rolla were guests Thursday last of Mrs. Alice Bower. Mrs. W. J. Maughan and children returned to their home at Lethbridge, Saskatchewan, Canada Saturday, they having spent the summer here with relatives and friends. Considerable damage was done here early Sunday morning during the severe electric storm which raged for several hours. Miss Blanch Freeman has resigned her position as principal of Picton School and departed Friday for her home at Verona, this state. During her stay here, Miss Freeman has made many friends who will regret her departure. The School Board has been very fortunate in securing Miss Lulu Strawn as principal to finish the school term. STORM DOES DAMAGE The storm of Saturday night and early Sunday morning seems to have done more damage than was at first thought. The first report of damage reaching the News office was to the farm house of Emmett Watts. The chimney of the house was blown down and some minor damage done to the building. Three cook cars were blown some fifty feet, upset and partly wrecked. The garage of Robert McCauley was completely demolished, the barn of C. F. Brown met the same fate and the barn of J. W. F. Johnson was damaged to the extent of about $100.00, eighteen heavy rafters on the north side of the building having been broken by the wind. Practically every hay and straw stack in this vicinity was more or less damaged, some of them being completely blown away. BABY FLORENCE CHASE INJURED Last week while little Florence Chase was watching the older girls wash at her father's farm, north of town, she got her hand caught between the wringers of a power washing machine, crushing the hand and arm up to the elbow. She was hurried to the doctor at Rolla where an examination was made but owing to the swollen condition of her hand and arm it was impossible to determine the amount of injuries done. It is thought though, that no bones were broken. Mabel Olson was a passenger to Grand Forks Saturday, going down to visit her mother, Mrs. Swan Olson who is receiving treatment at a hospital there. AUCTION SALE DATES Herman Miller, six miles west of Hansboro, 1:00 pm, Saturday, September 13 Phillip Chase, two miles north and one mile west of Hansboro, 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 16 J. P. Heeter, "Grand View Farm", five and one-half miles southwest of Hansboro, 10:00 am, Wednesday, September 24 ROCK LAKE RIPPLES D. I. Brindle has sold his bungalow to Art Rumel. Chas. Forrest was up from the county seat last Wednesday. Geo. Umpley went to Devils Lake Friday, returning the next day. Mr. Clapp, of the Standard Oil Co., transacted business here Tuesday. Rev. Quigley will preach in Rock Lake next Sunday evening, September 14. W. E. Tompkins was up from Egeland transacting business hereabouts last week. Curtis Mateer entertained a few of his young friends at a birthday party Sunday. Several of our young people attended the "harvester's ball" given at Hansboro Thursday evening. Fred Lindsay was the successful bidder on the school house contract and the work on the building was begun Monday. Mrs. W. W. Bailey, who has been visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Art Rimel left for her home in Iowa Tuesday. Tom Wildish is moving his family from Elsberry into the Dayton cottage. We shall be glad to welcome the Wildish's into our midst. Mrs. Wilkins left for her home at Thompson Tuesday of last week, going by auto with Harry Lichty who was also enroute there. Mr. Wickey and son, Ralph departed for Muscatine, Iowa, Thursday in response to a telegram that Mrs. Wickey was ill. Miss Eunice Stevenson departed Friday for her home in Minnesota, Miss Eunice expects to enter the Mankato Business College this fall. Senator A. S. Gibbens was taken with a stroke of paralysis last Thursday and is lying in a critical condition at the farm home east of Cando. The Roy Santman auction sale was held Tuesday despite the unfavorable weather, fairly good bids being made. The Santman's expect to winter in Idaho we are informed. Miss Hazel Lindsay and brothers, Calvin and Claude left for Valley City Monday evening to be present at an event in which the last named will play a prominent part. Further particulars later. Ralph Schwant recently purchased the Frank Barger residence on the east side. Mr. Barger is holding an auction sale today (Wednesday) after which he and Mrs. Barger expect to depart for Ohio to spend the winter months. Mrs. Brunnemeyer and daughter, Ruth, who has been visiting relatives in Iowa, also came back with E. E. Brooks and Mrs. Sibley on their return from Iowa last week. Mrs. Brooks did not accompany them as stated, her health being too delicate to withstand the journey. Miss Dorothy Brand, our popular primary teacher of three years ago, arrived here on Saturday for a few days visit with her many friends, being a guest at the Roy Lean home. She returned on Wednesday to here home at New Rockford, where she has charge of the primary department of the school. LOCAL NEWS Fred Gray was a business caller in Rock Lake Tuesday. C. A. Weeden is substituting as custom officer at Portal. Mrs. Emmett Watts returned home from Missouri last week. L. S. Converse left last week for Minneapolis on business. The Ladies Aid met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Harvey McLean. Miss Kennedy, one of our teachers, was a caller in Hansboro between trains Wednesday. Miss Ada Fernyhough left this week for Churchs Ferry where she will attend school. Mack Blackorby has been assisting with the work at the Hansboro Light Plant this week. Howard Geary was reported on the sick list Wednesday, Dr. Emert being summoned from Sarles. Miss Margaret Beede and Mollie Markell visited the first of the week with Mrs. Oscar R. Anderson. Gladys Blackburn was a passenger to Devils Lake Thursday, going down to have dental work done. J. W. Davis, of Ohio who has been visiting at the Oliver and Stahl homes for the past week left Wednesday for Cando via Rolla. Mrs. Earl and children of Winnipeg are visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brown. Mr. Elmer Clatterbuck returned home Tuesday from the hospital at Devils Lake, very much improved in health. Mr. and Mrs. M. Lawler and Robt. McCauley attended the funeral of John Wallace of Cartwright, Manitoba, Canada. Miss Alexina Meunir, of Rolla was in our village the latter part of last week with a fine display of millinery. Mrs. L. P. McAneney and children arrived here last Thursday from Bismarck and will visit for some time with home folks. Mrs. Swan Olson and Miss Swanson returned home from Grand Forks Wednesday where Mrs. Olson had been receiving medical treatment. Marcus Kessler has purchased the Lawrence farm west of town and vows he won't "batch" - says he's got to get to work soon too. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Surrey - Fire, probably starting from engine sparks, destroyed the Great Northern depot and contents here with loss approximating $6,000. Hankinson - This vicinity claims record-breaking farm land values for North Dakota since two resident farmers recently refused offers of $175 per acre for their farms. Fairdale - Entering the barn in the dark, Reuben Beaty, foreman on the O. J. Nordlie farm, was kicked and trampled by horses, resulting in his death. Dogden - Dynamite placed in a wheat shock by unknown parties badly wrecked a threshing machine operating near, this place, and narrowly missed injuring or killing several men. Dickinson - The arrival of four families of Norwegian immigrants is noted here as being probably the first immigrant arrivals to reach this state from the Scandinavian countries for several years. Fargo - E. H. Stranahan, president of the Fargo Bridge and Iron Company and for many years a well known business man of the state, died recently at Oakland, California. Mr. Stranahan had been an invalid for several years. Bismarck - A local man who won a commission overseas has returned home with an unusual trophy - a German police pup, which he is said to have smuggled out of the late enemy country unbeknown to its original custodians, the German police. Minot - Mrs. J. S. Murphy, widow of Major Murphy, formerly a well known public official here, is dead. Mrs. Murphy was postmistress at this point for a period of three years, preceding the family's removal to Minneapolis a few years ago. Garrison - The memory of Hugh P. Minehan, one of the Garrison boys to fall in the service of his country in France, was honored by the use of his name as the designation for the new post of the American Legion just organized here. Bismarck - Information is received from the United States land offices that homesteaders who are compelled to leave their claims to seek employment on account of drought conditions this year will be granted leave of absence without imperiling the validity of their claims. Bismarck - Myron Skeels, a local young man, narrowly escaped death when his runabout turned completely over, throwing him a considerable distance, after the sudden breaking of a real wheel. The accident occurred near the place where a skidding car caused the death of Ben Lenhart a few days before. Starkweather - Postmaster P. F. McHarry has resigned after 14 years of continuous service here. Anamoose - Fire destroyed the electric light plant here, valued at $25,000. N. J. Walper is owner and the plant is said to have been fairly well insured. Bottineau - Fire breaking out in the Bottineau cooperative store caused a loss of approximately $5,000. The blaze had gained considerable headway when it was discovered at noon. Ray - Burglars who entered the general store of J. Charlson in this city discriminatingly selected only the finest silks, georgettes and crepe de chine for their loot. Harvey - A flying pulley in the local flour mill struck and caused the death of John Werlinger, who was employed there. He was the father of a family of six children, who, with his wife, survive him. Fargo - Local public school attendance registered on the opening day of the fall term aggregated 3,217, according to enrollment figures. Which are the heaviest ever shown here on the opening day of the school year. Sheldon - Glaring headlights caused one of their usual results, an automobile collision and smashup, near here a few days ago. Fortunately none of the occupants of either car was seriously hurt. Driscoll - H. P. Hanson of this city is in a Bismarck hospital recovering from bruises sustained when he saved his life by jumping from his auto on a crossing here just in time to avoid being crushed by an oncoming train. The vehicle was entirely destroyed. Kenmare - Hilmer Walstad, a local resident, sustained an unusual car cranking accident when he suffered the fracture of a leg by attempting to start a refractory engine by spinning the rear wheel of his car with his foot. Devils Lake - In a fight with an unidentified man, William Trimmer, a local home guard man, was badly slashed across the face. Trimmer is said to have attacked the man as a result of derogatory remarks made regarding the home guard. Fargo - Many arrests were made by members of Attorney General Langer's "flying squadron" in this city a few nights ago. A sensational result of the raid was the closing of the Webster Hotel and the arrest of its proprietor and numerous "inmates" as the result of immoral conduct alleged to have been commonly permitted there. September 19, 1919 IN MEMORIUM OF MRS. ANDREW McMASTER The people of this community, as elsewhere, were profoundly shocked when the appalling word was passed from one to another that Mrs. Andrew McMaster, beloved by all, had passed into eternal sleep on Saturday, September 6, 1919. For some time the deceased had been in a very delicate condition. Friday evening Dr. Widmeyer was summoned and on his arrival to the home he at once called Dr. Barton of Belcourt to assist him. At ten o'clock Friday night the mother gave birth to twin babies, she then seemed to rally and friends and loved ones waited with hushed voices to hear the word mother was better, but despite all that loving care and medical skill could bestow, the vital forces gradually weakened until the final rest came on Saturday at three p. m. The direct cause of death was from heart weakness. Ida Mae Avery was born March 7, 1881 at Shabot Lake, Ontario and was the third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Avery. When a little child her parents moved to Good Land, Manitoba, Canada, then in the year 1895 the family moved to Rolla where they have since resided. On November 27, 1901 she was united in marriage to Andrew McMaster, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira McMaster of Rolla. To this union eight children were born. They are Helen, Ethel, Anna, Muriel, Harold, Lawrence and the babies. In the spring of 1902, Mr. and Mrs. McMaster moved to Picton where they have since made their home, cheerfully facing life's trials and the ups and downs of this world and together working for the comfortable home that has now been made desolate by the grim reaper, death. Possessed of a cheerful nature, sickness and trouble alike never dimmed the friendly sparkle of her eyes and her cheerful smile of welcome, which, like the windows of her soul, ever greeted the visitor or friend with a benign radiance. Her interest in life did not end in the home but broadened out over the whole community. She never tired of doing for others and was always ready with the outstretched hand to help anyone in need. During the year 1918, when so many of our boys were called to the front she proved herself a faithful friend and true patriot, doing her bit, and ever willing to make any sacrifice for the boys serving their country. Funeral services were conducted from the home Wednesday at 2 p. m. by the Rev. J. S. Miller of Cando. The following sections, "Sometime we'll understand - The better land. Asleep in Jesus and The Christians good night" were rendered by Mrs. W. Gailfus, Mr. and Mrs. H. Hoerer, Wm. Wilson, Mrs. O. R. Anderson and Misses Susie Brown and Margaret Beede. The pall bearers, friends of the deceased were: Messrs. E. M. Fessenden, C. A. Galloway, W. A. White, H. Hoerer, Charles Widmeyer and Harvey James. After the services the casket was opened in order that her many friends might have a last look at the features of one of the noblest women who ever lived here. The beautiful white casket was literally embowered by the many beautiful floral tributes, tokens of love for the one who was gone. Among the beautiful tributes were several handsome wreaths from the Union Sunday School of Rolla, the Picton Grange, the I. O. O. F., the Grange Aid and one from the husband bearing the word "Mother". The death of Mrs. McMaster is one of sad incidents in life that baffle human wisdom, just when the mother is needed so much, the sweet, sweet voice is hushed and the willing hands lie motionless. Her death has caused a void in the hearts of friends tried and true, just when the hour seems darkest a light breaks through and we seem to see the Spirit of Mother in love and sweetness watching over her loved ones here below. The sympathy of the community is extended to the husband and children, also the aged parents and brothers and sister in their hour of sorrow. PICTON NEWS Mrs. Frank Jodvin is ill with typhoid fever. Pearl Avery returned to her duties at Brandon Monday. Mrs. McDougall and children were Cartwright visitors Monday. Dr. Einerson, V. S., of Rolla made several professional trips to this vicinity the past week. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McDougall and Mrs. H. Hoerer were callers at the Andrew McMaster home Saturday. T. M. Elsberry of Rock Lake attended the funeral of his schoolmate Mrs. Andrew McMaster. R. D. White, wife and son Kenneth of St. John visited from Saturday until Sunday at the W. A. White home. Mrs. C. R. Gailfus of Modesto, California is visiting here this week at the home of her sister, Mrs. Guido Widmeyer. Grandma McMaster returned to her home at Rolla Friday last taking with her the twins and also their sister Anna who will assist with the care of the babies. Paul Higgins has quit farming and will sell all his personal property at auction October 1 at his home on the D. W. McCanna farm. Frank Jodvin, a highly respected citizen of this community, died Monday in the Mercy Hospital in Devils Lake. The funeral will be held Saturday at St. John. An obituary will appear in our next issue. KESSLER-DAVIS M. J. Kessler of Hansboro and Miss Alberta Claudine Davis of Paduka, Kentucky were united in marriage in the M. E. Church at Devils Lake, North Dakota on Sunday, September 14, 1919 at two o'clock p. m. Mr. Kessler is one of our foremost citizens and while his bride is a Kentuckian, she is by no means a stranger to the northwest, having been a resident of this state for the past three years. Mr. and Mrs. Kessler are, at present, residing at the Roland Kessler home but will move on his recently purchased farm west of town as soon as the residents now on the place get a new location. The News joins the community in welcoming the bride into our midst and wish them happiness and prosperity in their married life. LOCAL NEWS C. A. Weeden returned from Portal Saturday. Miss Ethel Lawler is assisting in the drug store this week. D. A. Blackburn was a business visitor to St. John Monday. Gladys Blackburn left Sunday for Leeds where she will attend school this winter. Leslie Blackorby moved with his family into the McNurlin residence the first of the week. Mrs. L. P. McAneney, Mrs. L. S. Converse and Miss Donaldson autoed to Egeland Tuesday. J. E. Seeley is having his acreage south of his residence broke. Fred Jeneson is doing the work. Stock and machinery at the Herman Miller sale last Saturday brought satisfactory prices. S. A. DeNoyes of Starkweather was a guest the first of the week at the G. A. Olson home. B. L. Thomas and Claude Lawrence were business visitors to Cando the first of the week. Miss Ellen Knight was a passenger to Devils Lake last week where she had dental work done. O. O. Wehrly and family and Mrs. Mary E. York, of Perth, were guests at the Oliver home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lentz of Cando were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tribble the first of the week. Mrs. Oscar R. Anderson and Mrs. E. A. Markell were guests of Mrs. Wallie near Cartwright Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lawler were Rolla visitors Sunday going over to see Mrs. Lawler's sister, who is very sick. Alberta Weeden, Hazel Lawrence and Grace Tribble left last week for Egeland where they will attend school. Mrs. Mabelle E. Chard and Mrs. A. R. Beardsley of Rolla were guests of Mrs. O. A. Anderson on Monday. Miss Mollie Markell and Margaret Beede autoed to Devils Lake where Miss Markell took the train to Grand Forks. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Markell of Grand Forks were guests at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Oscar R. Anderson this week. Mrs. Harvey McLean and little daughter Marie left Thursday for Thief River Falls, Minnesota where she will visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. F. Johnson autoed to Cando the first of the week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Johnson's uncle, A. S. Gibbens. Mr. and Mrs. M. Lawler, C. E. Blackorby and Mrs. A. Blackorby attended the funeral services of A. S. Gibbens at Cando Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Glassford and little daughter Alice, of Rolla, and Mrs. Alice Bower were guests Sunday at the Elmer Clatterbuck home. Mr. and Mrs. R. s. McNurlin and little son and Mr. McNurlin's father of St. John were callers in Hansboro Sunday evening. State Senator W. S. Gibbens of Cando died at his home there Friday morning, September 12, the result of a paralytic stroke. Miss Hazel Landru returned home Monday from an extended visit with her sister Mabel and other relatives and friends in Minnesota. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Miller moved to Cando the first of the week where they will make their home, having purchased property there. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stahl and F. J. Oliver, wife and daughter were callers at the McNurlin home in St. John Monday evening. Mrs. T. Stapleton left Wednesday morning in response to an urgent call from the hospital at Dunseith where Mr. Stapleton has been taking treatment several months past. Mrs. Geo. Wilson left for the hospital at Devils Lake Monday to undergo an operation. No word had been received from her Thursday morning. Miss Amy Olson and Mrs. O. R. Anderson entertained sixteen of the younger set at the home of Mrs. G. A. Olson Wednesday evening in honor of the Misses Grace Tribble, Gladys Blackburn, hazel Lawrence, Vera Walker and Alberta Weeden who are going away to school. Games and contests and songs in honor of the guests were the principal amusements of the evening. A delicious lunch was served at the close of the evening. A centerpiece of gentians and coricopsis with gold and lavender ribbons leading to the place cards formed the table decorations. Miss Mollie Markell of Grand Forks assisted the hostesses. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Lyle Elsberry went to Devils Lake Wednesday, returning Thursday. We are informed that Chilt Schaffer has purchased the Luther Rimel cottage. Emory Bullock, being convinced that he "ought to" have an auto, recently purchased the Art Rimel car and can now keep pace with the best of them. W. C. Elsberry and son Lloyd went to Devils Lake Saturday. George Keeney has returned was the glad news which was received by his host of friends Saturday. George in company with two other of our village lads, departed over a year ago to enter the service and was early sent across where we understand he has followed his vocation, railroading. We believe he is the last of our boys in our immediate vicinity to be safely returned and we with the rest of his friends extend a hearty welcome home. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Loraine - The building on the farm of Sid Eldred burned to the ground recently, the origin being unknown. Grand Forks - F. S. Sargent of Spokane, Washington, formerly of Grand Forks, is visiting old friends for a few days. Towner - A good hay crop is reported from this vicinity and is being shipped to Montana at $25 a ton. Rugby - Becoming tangled in the machinery of a grain separator, Arthur Else is suffering severe injuries. Devils Lake - Fred Gill, who has served nearly two years in France, died in the Northern Pacific Hospital at Glendive, Montana. Sterling - the first accident of the season took place here when Edgar Johnson was accidentally shot by a friend. Velva - Herman Walhowe lost his grain crop by a fire last week when sparks from the threshing machine ignited the stack. Valley City - Geo. Holzman, Northern Pacific ticket agent here, received the Croix de Guerre from the French government for bravery in action. Leeds - The city officials were compelled to swear in thirty deputies in order to maintain the dignity of the village while transients were passing through. Minot - Drilling at the Des Lacs Western Oil company's well has been held up this week waiting for 5 3/16 inch casing. The well is now down 2,080 feet. Balfour - Two children burned to death when a double house north of Denbigh was burned to the ground. The house was occupied by the Rosencrans and Wagar families and one child fro each family was burned. Minot - Three Lutheran churches were struck by lightning during a recent storm. Two of the churches are located in the city and one about 15 miles from town. No great damage was done. Carrington - I. H. Daly was compelled to resort to firearms in order to defend himself from an attack made by an I. W. W. because he refused to take a red card offered him by his assailant. Bismarck - H. P. Hanson of Discoll narrowly escaped death several days ago, when he jumped just before his automobile was struck and destroyed by No. 1 on the Northern Pacific. Mr. Hanson has been in the Bismarck hospital suffering from bruises about the head and body. Surrey - Fire destroyed the Great Northern depot here. Havana - Willie Cox was badly burned by an explosion of gunpowder. Ray - Edward Warwick was seriously injured while attempting to stop a runaway team on Main Street. Rugby - Mr. and Mrs. George B. Hittle recently entertained 75 relatives at a family reunion. Grand Forks - Rev. J. F. Nix, formerly of Grand Forks died at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Churchs Ferry - William Hollman returned home Saturday after 18 months' service in the Navy. Wildrose - The first carload of lignite to reach Wildrose this fall came in last week. It is selling at $4.75 a ton. Deering - A barn belonging to Edward Fischer was struck by lightning and destroyed during a heavy electrical storm which swept this district. Dickinson - Patrick B. Carbett died here after an illness of more than a year. Mr. Corbett was chief of police in Dickinson for a period of 17 years. Lisbon - O. R. E. Beammes departed from Lisbon recently to open up a brokerage office in Cleveland, dealing mostly in North Dakota flour. Jamestown - During a quarrel over wages, George Aulery, 15 year old farm hand, shot Newton Brown, pioneer farmer of Stutsman County, through the heart, killing him instantly. Ellendale - Charles Heckelsmiller, employed in the United States aerological station here, was killed by lightning while taking observations during a storm. Grand Forks - Word has been received here from Washington, DC of the death of Geo. Schutt, who has been one of Washington's prominent hotel men, but came formerly from Grand Forks. Devils Lake - Owing to a shortage of teachers in Ramsey County, nine schools remained unopened at the beginning of the present term. Each school has an overage attendance of 100 pupils. Cando - The drainage of Crow, Little Garbet, Gravel and No. 35 lakes into Fish Lake in order to restore the water level of Fish Lake has been ordered by J. M. Hansen, assistant state engineer. Cavalier - Miss Charlotte Jones, County Superintendent of Schools, was presented with an apple measuring eleven inches in circumference by S. Urland of Leroy. The apple was a product of the Urland farm. Bismarck - The first steps were taken in the erection of the new $1,000,000 bridge which will span the Missouri River, when the sinking of test holes on the west bank of the river were made to determine the foundation for the piles. Fort Ransom - Residents of this place are worried considerably because Albert Johnson, insane, broke out of the Jamestown asylum. The insane man killed his brother before being taken and has promised to return and "get others". Valley City - Local dealers are compelled to order sweet cider in smaller quantities in the future, owing to the fact that large kegs cannot be consumed before they develop a kick, making the sale a violation of the state bone dry law. Lakota - A large new hotel, just completed, will be opened here in the near future under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Earl W. Byer of Bemidji, Minnesota. Measurements have been taken of the rooms and the equipment will be shipped in from the east, costing in the neighborhood of $15,000. The new building is 72 X 78 feet, three stories high. September 26, 1919 ELEVATOR MAN IS ARRESTED Cando, September 20 - Assistant Attorney General Albert E. Sheets Friday night caused the arrest of M. Roach, agent of the Occident Elevator Company at Rock Lake. Roach is charged with unfair discrimination in grain prices by paying a higher price for grain at Rock Lake than was paid for the same grain at other stations on the same day for the alleged purpose of crushing the Farmers' Elevator at Rock Lake. Roach was arranged before Judge McIntosh and held to the district court under a bond of $1,000. RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY WHEREAS our heavenly father in his infinite wisdom has seen fit to remove from this life our esteemed sister, Mrs. Ida McMaster, who has crossed the dark river from whence none return. RESOLUVED that the P of H of Grange, sustained an imparable loss but our loss is her eternal gain. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the Picton Grange No. 42 extend to her bereaved family their heartfelt sympathy in this, their great hour of sorrow. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, one copy be published in The Hansboro News and one copy be spread on the minutes of the Grange and that the charter be draped for sixty days. Dated this 23rd day of September 1919. Signed by the committee, Mrs. J. C. Jarvis, Mrs. W. Gailfus, W. A. White LOCAL NEWS School starts Monday. Jerry Blackorby was a Devils Lake passenger Tuesday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Walker, Friday, September 19, a son. Mrs. L. Geary returned Saturday from a trip to Rolla, Cando and Devils Lake. An extra train came up from Devils Lake Monday hauling grain, etc. C. E. Blackorby and son were passengers to Grand Forks Wednesday. Misses Olive and Ella Lewis of Ingersoll, Ontario are visiting at the M. Lawler home this week. Three prospective settlers from Enderlin, this state are in our vicinity giving it the "once over". Mrs. G. A. Olson and daughters, Celia and Ruth were passengers to Devils Lake Tuesday. Our County Superintendent, Miss Mamie Sorenson, of Cando, was the guest of Mrs. F. H. Murdick Tuesday evening. Mrs. F. J. Oliver returned from Devils Lake Thursday where she spent the past week having dental work done. Mrs. D. D. Finley with her children spent from Wednesday until Saturday of last week visiting her parents in Starkweather. Claude Lawrence and family and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tribble were callers on Grace Tribble and hazel Lawrence at Egeland Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. M. Lawler, John and Ethel Lawler and Oliver and Lilla Lewis were guests at the Bradley home in Cartwright Wednesday evening. Mrs. L. P. McAneney left for her home in Bismarck Friday after visiting for the past week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Murdick. Her sister, Mrs. L. S. Converse accompanied her on the return trip returning home Monday. G. C. Barker has quit farming and will sell his horses, cattle, hogs and machinery at his farm, 2 miles north and 8 miles west of Sarles, 2 miles north and 9 miles east of Hansboro on Thursday, October 9. Free lunch will be served at noon. George and Wm. Wilson autoed to Devils Lake Saturday to visit the formers wife who is in one of the hospitals there. They returned Sunday reporting Mrs. Wilson somewhat improved. Mrs. M. Lawler accompanied them. RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY WHEREAS our heavenly father in his infinite wisdom has seen fit to remove from this life our esteemed sister, Mrs. Ida McMaster, who has crossed the dark river from whence none return. RESOLVED that the P. of H. of Grange, sustained an imparable loss, but our loss is her eternal gain. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the Picton Grange No. 42 extend to her bereaved family their heartfelt sympathy in this, their great hour of sorrow. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, one copy be published in The Hansboro News and one copy be spread on the minutes of the Grange, and that the charter be draped for sixty days. Dated this 23rd day of September 1919. Signed by the committee Mrs. J. C. Jarvis, Mrs. W. Gailfus, W. A. White ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Rock Lake school opens Monday, September 29. Our band boys resumed their regular practice Saturday. Geo. Petsinger and family autoed to Devils Lake and back Wednesday. E. E. Brooks and Mrs. Sibley departed for Iowa by auto Thursday. C. H. Canfield, the plumber, came up from Cando and returned Thursday. Geo. Price held a sale of cattle and hogs at the livery barn Saturday. Mrs. Roy Santman returned on Wednesday from a visit with friends at Crocus. Mrs. Kendig returned from Rochester where she went for medical aid Wednesday. Fred Lindsay returned from Minneapolis Thursday. Coy Eller and mother made a business trip to the county seat Wednesday. Mrs. Katherine McGinnis went to Devils Lake Saturday returning Tuesday. Miss Mabel Bullock is teaching the rural school in the Tom Gall vicinity. The Tom Wiley sale of household goods held Thursday was well attended and good prices realized. Mrs. James Dougherty and son Charles returned recently from an extended visit with Iowa relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Kendig autoed to Calvin Friday, their daughter, Goldie, meanwhile, being the guest of Jane Gall, in our village. A. Krivosh has returned to Devils Lake after spending several busy days, cleaning, pressing and renovating garments at his temporary headquarters, the old restaurant building. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Weeden and daughter, Nellie were Devils Lake passengers Friday of last week. From Devils Lake Mr. Weeden proceeded to Grand Forks. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Pettibone - The large general store of L. H. Dethloff was destroyed by fire resulting from a bolt of lightning. Leonard - Four-year-old Raymond Scilley was drowned in a water tank on his father's farm near here. Devils Lake - The state school for the deaf is crowded to capacity since its opening last week. Fargo - Nine hundred and forty-six hunting licenses had been issued for Cass County on the night before the opening of the season. Devils Lake - Band music has been established as a part of the regular instruction in the Devils Lake public schools. Oakes - The dead body of an unidentified man was found on top of a haystack west of this city. Shoes and coat had been removed and the body bore no marks indicating foul play. Fargo - James Dunn, aged 46, received an eight year sentence from Judge Cole, after prompt conviction of participation in a holdup of roomers in a local hotel. Churchs Ferry - The fall term of the public school here had to be opened without teachers for the fifth and sixth grades, owing to nonreceipt of applications. Hillsboro - Former Traill County resident "Bill" Seaver may return here to make his residence it is reported. Mr. Seaver has recently sold his farm in Cass County at $143 an acre. Fargo - Ed Hartwick, night clerk in the Prescott Hotel, disappeared with over $1,000 worth of money, checks and valuables which had been entrusted to his care. Amidon - Six more men alleged to be members of a cattle rustling gang operating out of Belfield have been arrested upon information given by an admitted member of the gang who was previously taken into custody. Wahpeton - The manufacture of "moonshine" whiskey somewhere in this vicinity, either on the North Dakota or Minnesota side of the river, is believed to be indicated by the quality of a bootleg product said to have appeared here. It is intimated that one drink of the new libation would provide kick enough to enable the holder to span the Bois de Sioux at a single leap. Devils Lake - Twelve blocks of paving will probably be installed here early next spring. Edgeley - Coal shortage seriously interfered with the progress of threshing operations in some portions of this county. Williston - Ernest Ross, enlisted in the naval service from this point is reported to have been drowned off the coast of Cuba about September 1. Courtenay - Nearly $600 worth of merchandise was taken by thieves who entered a local department store one night recently. New Rockford - The 14-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Stokes is dead from kerosene burns accidentally sustained while lighting a fire in the kitchen range. Minot - Forty gamblers arrested here forfeited a total of $1,000 in bail money by their failure to appear in police court after being arrested in a raid here. The gambling room was locked up by the officials and all paraphernalia confiscated. Fargo - Four men, alleged leaders of two auto stealing gangs, drew penitentiary sentences in district court here last week. They are Verne Rich of Oberon, Merle Cook of Fargo, J. C. Bishop of Salt Lake City and Donald Bobean of New Salem. Three of the group were sentenced to four years each.