Towner County, ND, Hansboro News published between February 1, 1920 and February 28, 1920. ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. http://www.usgwarchives.net/nd/ndfiles.htm ************************************************************************ The following news items and articles are all transcribed from the Hansboro News newspaper. The items included in this file were published between February 1, 1920 and February 28, 1920. 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 June 2001 by: Mary Lindbo, mjlindbo@msn.com (C)2001 Mary Lindbo February 6, 1920 ROCK LAKE RIPPLES MRS. CHAS. BYERS DIED 24TH ULT. The death of Mrs. Chas. Byers on January 24 at her home in Egeland was received as a shock by those who knew her in our vicinity. Mrs. Byers was formerly Miss Forney and was highly esteemed by all. She leaves a new baby with two other children and her husband to mourn the absence of a devoted mother and wife. M. M. Roach made a business trip to Devils Lake Monday. Mrs. Mahlon Eller who has been on the sick list is convalescing. Harley Latham returned from Devils Lake Friday. Lineman Joiner departed on Monday on business down the line. MOST IMPORTANT NEWS OF THE WORLD At attack of influenza last fall affecting her mind is believed to have been responsible for the suicide of Mrs. Richard Langdale at Rapid City, South Dakota. Michael McKinney, 58, died at Rapid City, South Dakota. For 20 years he was foreman of the Corbin-Morse ranch and at one time was widely known as a "cowpuncher". The first death from sleeping sickness in Oregon has been reported at Klamath. Westley Garrison, 11 years old, died without awakening after a 20 days asleep. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Lisbon - The Redman brothers have purchased the Lisbon creamery. Beach - One death from flu has been reported to the city board of health. Beach - The Bowen murder case has been continued over to the June term of district court. Valley City - The Barnes County chapter of the American Red Cross has taken steps to combat the flu epidemic. Devils Lake - The State Automobile Company was destroyed by fire, the loss being estimated at $60,000. Forth-one automobiles, many of them belonging to private individuals, were destroyed. Jamestown - Owing to the rapid spread of flu, the city board has placed a ban on dancing and advise that all public meetings be postponed. Theaters are only allowed to sell tickets for two-thirds their seating capacity. Bismarck - "J. C. R. ", known as "the man of mystery" and who played a prominent part in the settlement of the J. Allen Caldwell estate near Taylor, has been identified as Leo Clapper, who disappeared from his home in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1892. This clears up one of the most baffling cases that has ever been tried in North Dakota courts. Regan - Burleigh County had a banner hay crop in 1919 and the farmers in this section are selling their hay for $22 a ton. S. O. Harris has shipped out 20 carloads to the western part of the state, the cars averaging about 15 tons. The demand for hay by farmers in the western part of the state is increasing as spring draws near and this community can supply many more carloads. Lawton - Forty cases of flu have been reported here. Fargo - Swan Goranson, a dishwasher in a local café, committed suicide. Valley City - Art Stern, charged with the sale of intoxicating liquors, was found not guilty. Ft. Yates - Dr. A. McGaffney Beede, pioneer Indian missionary, has purchased the Sioux County Pioneer. Hankinson - A. L. Schafer, state high school inspector, has declared the local school building unsafe. He states that until conditions are remedied he cannot recommend the school for recognition by colleges. Minot - The Minot Rotary Club has volunteered to check every home in the city to make sure that the census enumerators have listed every person. One Rotarian will be asked to cover each block. Bismarck - North Dakota women will have a voice March 16 in the selection of presidential electors who will cast North Dakota's five ballots for the winning nominee in the popular election. Southam - Fire believed to have originated from spontaneous combustion totally destroyed a grain elevator believed to have had about 9,000 bushels of wheat stored. The estimated loss is $40,000. Minot - Many complaints have been made to the city board over the distribution of sugar. It is claimed that many of the customers are allowed a half pound with every dollar's worth of groceries purchased. Fargo - Andrew Olson, arrested here by Fargo police while in the act of distilling liquor, entered a plea of guilty and was sentenced to four months in the Cass County jail. At the time of his arrest, Olson had a little over $5,000 worth of liquor on hand. Grafton - Word has reached Mrs. David Morden that her sister, Mrs. Geo. Douglas, died recently at her home in Seattle, Washington. The Douglas family were the first white settlers at Cavalier and their son George was the first white child born in Pembina County. Park River - Members of the Park River school board have made application for the revocation of the certificate held by Miss Roadhouse, because she failed to fill her contract and is teaching in the Crystal school. The board claims that the efficiency of the school has been seriously impaired. Dickinson - Petitions are being circulated for the erection of a new $80,000 school building. That the movement has met with the approval of the taxpayers is evident from the fact that twice the required number of signatures have already been secured. Grand Forks - William N. Husband, aged 71, pioneer resident of North Dakota, died at his home here. He was prominent in North Dakota politics being a member of the Republican party and represented Pembina County in the lower house of the state legislature in 1913 and 1915. Casselton - The Farmers' Elevator Company, which suffered the destruction of its plant a few weeks ago is planning on rebuilding. Insurance has been paid by various companies at 100 cents on the dollar. Bismarck - A company is being organized here for the commercial airplane field, known as the North Dakota Aero Company, started by Major Frank Baker and Lieutenant C. J. Cameron. The company plans to start a school of aerial instruction in the spring and lessons will be given to those who have grown tired of ground locomotion. LOCAL NEWS J. B. Smith has been on the sick list for a week. Delmar Farrel returned home last Saturday. Mrs. Oscar R. Anderson is reported on the sick list this week. Miss Mabel Landru was a passenger to Devils Lake Wednesday. Mrs. Fred Gasche returned home from Devils Lake Monday. Dr. Emert was in our village Wednesday on his way to the E. E. McDougall home. Gladys Blackburn visited a few days last week with Hazel Lawrence at Egeland. Our school opened again Monday after a week vacation, with Miss Hill as our new principal. Jas. Brown was elected precinct delegate at the League meeting Tuesday. Mrs. Geo. Williams was a passenger to Devils Lake Wednesday going down to visit her mother. Miss Susie Brown drove over to her school near St. John Sunday. Her brother, Alec taking her over. Geo. Walker went to Devils Lake the first of the week to visit Mrs. Walker who is in a hospital there. Mrs. L. Blackorby and daughter Helen and Cissey Jeneson were Devils Lake visitors from Monday until Wednesday. Mrs. Wm. Disher left Wednesday for a visit in Indiana. Mrs. John Walker will attend to the household duties during her mothers absence. Mrs. Chas. Tribble went to Egeland last Thursday to see her daughter, Grace, who was sick. Mrs. Tribble returned home Saturday reporting Grace improving. PICTON NEWS The Whist Club met Friday night last at the Louis Turcotte home. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fernyhough and family visited Sunday at the James Jarvis home. Miss Ruth Baarstad left Wednesday for Harvey, North Dakota where she will visit for several months with relatives. Dr. Verrett of Rolla was called here Tuesday to the Turcotte home to give medical aid to Mrs. Turcotte who is seriously ill. Frankie and Jessie McDougall are on the sick list, little Frankie is quite sick having symptoms of pneumonia. (Too Late for Last Week) Mr. and Mrs. Leon Allard spent Sunday at the E. E. McDougall home. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McDougall and family visited Tuesday at the Frank Murdick home in Hansboro. Wednesday morning about five o'clock E. E. McDougall was taken suddenly ill. Dr. Widmeyer of Rolla was at once summoned to the home but before the doctor had arrived the severe pain had vanished and he was resting nicely and now seems to be on the road to complete recovery. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Galloway accompanied by Mrs. Walter Gailfus attended the Yeoman installation at Rolla Friday night. A NEAR FATAL ACCIDENT What might have proved a fatal accident occurred Saturday at the Hoerer home, when Edna Hoerer, in some way got her clothing on fire. Cries for help, immediately brought her parents to her assistance, who discovered part of her dress in flames. In trying to extinguish the blaze, Mrs. Hoerer had her hands quite badly burned. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Mrs. H. PRICE PASSED AWAY WEDNESDAY As we go to press, we learn of the death of Mrs. Harlan Price, at her home northwest of town, Wednesday morning, February 11th, from pneumonia. A little babe was born to Mrs. Price Wednesday of last week but did not long survive. SCHOOL CLOSED Our village school was closed on Monday because of the flu epidemic and the reopening is pending upon subduing of the disease. Miss Elma Berg is ill at the hotel. Jay Hoover departed for the west Friday. Jno. Lines came up from Devils Lake Saturday. M. M. Roach returned home Saturday. Mr. Smith departed Saturday for Minneapolis. Andrew Kidder is reported on the "flu" list. Ed Clouse returned last Wednesday from a trip to Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. John Bernie were Sunday guests at the Jack Gall home. The Glen Latham family were visitors at the Ed Clouse home Sunday. A sister of Mrs. Cecil Armour arrived on Friday's train for a visit at the latter's home. Coy Eller returned on Tuesday from Eugene, Oregon, to where he went several weeks ago. Mrs. Ed Wells who has been ill with influenza at her home northwest of town is recovering. Miss Lela Arnold and Katheryn Schaffer were passengers to Elsberry Saturday returning Tuesday. James Maloney, living on the former Wangren place was an arrival on Saturday's local. Miss Irene Moore, assistant past mistress, who has been ill for the past week, is much improved. Misses Frances and Ruth Price came up from Devils Lake, where they are attending school Tuesday. Mrs. Jake Cherry returned on Monday from Devils Lake hospital where she had been for medical aid. On account of the prevailing epidemic all public gatherings of recent date in our village have been cancelled in order to prevent, as far as possible, further contagion of the disease. Miss Mabel Latham arrived home on Wednesday her school at Brinsmade being closed because of the flu. Frank Eldridge will hold an auction sale of farm and household goods, on Monday, the 16th and expects to leave our vicinity soon. Prof. Rygh was taken suddenly very ill on Saturday but had recovered sufficiently as to be able to be about at this writing. Misses Hunt and Dazelle came in from their school near Armourdale Saturday and were overnight guests in our village. Three of the Graetz girls, sisters of our station agent, are ill with the flu at their home in the depot apartment. A consignment of sugar received by our merchants Tuesday, broke the sugar famine prevailing in our village for several days. Miss Ruth Meyers, assistant Principal, is undergoing an attack of influenza at the Latham home. Irma Latham ill of it, but both are improving. "Grandma" Keeney is expected to arrive from Minnesota today (Wednesday) to assist in caring for the family of her son, Loyd, who are ill with influenza at their farm home. Mrs. Jim Britten came up from Egeland Saturday. Fred Lindsay and Geo. Petsinger are new flu victims of which we have learned. Wm. Arnold has been confined to his home by illness for the past several weeks. Mrs. Rardon is acting as substitute rural mail carrier on route one, pending the appointment of a permanent carrier. Mrs. Fannie Elsberry arrived last week from Minot, where she has been spending the winter with her daughter, for a brief visit hereabouts. Rudolph Walder is ill with the flu at his parents home in our village, while his brother John is down with the same malady at the farm home. The interior of the T. C. Wildish store is undergoing a transformation under the skillful wielding of the paint brush in the hands of Harley Latham. Vern Burkholder returned on Monday from a few weeks vacation spent at Minnesota points and has resumed his position in the T. C. Wildish store. Miss Kate Elsberry accompanied by Mr. Windmore arrived from Calvin, Friday, Miss Elsberry's school having been closed on account of the prevailing malady. Miss Solberg, of the fifth and sixth grades, left for Churchs Ferry Monday. Miss Naegel of the third and fourth grades, departed next day for Baker, North Dakota to visit during the suspension of our village schools. February 13, 1920 MRS. GEO. WALKER PASSED AWAY FEBRUARY 5 The entire community was shocked and grieved last Thursday evening when word came from Devils Lake that Mrs. Geo. H. Walker had passed away, following an operation that all felt certain would be successful. Just a few days previous to her death Mrs. Walker left our village for the hospital at Devils Lake to undergo an operation for ingrown goiter and was at that time and until the end, in the best of spirits. She died shortly after without fully recovering consciousness. Mrs. Walker had been a resident of Hansboro for a number of years and was an active member of the Ladies Aid and a charter member of the Royal Neighbors Auxiliary. The News joins the community in expressing sympathy to the bereaved family for the loss of one of our most highly esteemed citizens and a devoted mother and wife. A short obituary follows. Millie Mickle was born in Berlin, Germany, January 1, 1877 and emigrated to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in 1893. She was married to Geo. H. Walker at Killarney, Manitoba, Canada, November 24, 1896 and resided in Holmfield, Manitoba, Canada until 1908 when they moved to Hansboro, North Dakota where she resided until her death February 5, 1920. At the time of her death she was 43 years, 1 month and 5 days old. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, and the following children: John R. Walker, Lillian Beatrice Williams, Vera Evelyn, Ethel Margrette, Fred George, Frank Leslie and Reva Isabel Walker, also a grandson Harold Russell Walker. She was baptized in infancy and confirmed in the Lutheran Church of which she has been a member since childhood. NO TEACHER - NO HIGH SCHOOL Miss Hill, principal of our High School for four days last week resigned Friday afternoon and left Hansboro on Saturday's "southbound" for her home at Fergus Falls, Minnesota, hence no high school for the present. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the people of Hansboro and community for the help and kindness and the beautiful floral offerings given us during our bereavement of our beloved wife and mother. Geo. H. Walker and family. NAPOLEON LAMBERT DIED Word was received here Tuesday of the death of Napoleon Lambert of the New York Cash Store, Devils Lake from bronchial pneumonia. Mr. Lambert was at one time a resident of Hansboro and will be remembered by a large number of our citizens. Bert Thomas, the Hansboro banker, tells us that Hansboro elevators are taking in a tremendous volume of Canadian wheat owing to the better grades and high prices on this side of the border. The annual receipts amount to from 60,000 to 80,000 bushels. One of the biggest wheat checks that he issued last fall $84,000 was for Canadian wheat. Cando Record. Mrs. Claude Lawrence received a message Monday stating the death of her brother, Lewis Shoemaker, who was residing with his family in Missouri. Mr. Shoemaker has a host of friends in this vicinity who will be shocked to hear of his death caused by an attack of the flu. Bert Henkel returned to Grafton this Monday after a couple of weeks rest here visiting with his folks. Cando Herald. Mr. Henkel was editor of the Hansboro News several years ago. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Fargo - The influenza epidemic seems to have neared its end here but from reports received has spread to all points of the state. Williston - A two-horse team owned by a local party hauled a record load of coal from the Star Mine to the county courthouse. The coal weighed 11,010 pounds. Hankinson - A special election will be held in February for the purpose of voting on the proposed issuance of $75,000 in bonds for the construction of a new school. Devils Lake - With sugar selling at 25 cents per pound, merchants are selling $1.00 worth to city residents and $2.00 worth to country customers. A local wholesaler is quoting sugar at $23.50 a hundred weight. Bismarck - Miss Minnie J. Nielson, state superintendent of public instruction, underwent an operation in a Bismarck hospital for the removal of a tumor. Miss Nielson is reported to have withstood the shock of the operation and is progressing rapidly. Minot - Ward McCrill, who shot and killed Ernie Thompson while making his escape from the Ward County jail a few weeks ago was tried before Judge Leighton, pleaded guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment. The only comment made by Ward was "that's a long time to make twine. " Minot - Tom McCrill, brother of the slayer of Ernie Thompson was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Fisk of Williston, presiding in the local district court. McCrill furnished his brother the revolver with which he took the life of the jailer at the time he made his escape. Grand Forks - The state university has closed in order to halt the spread of influenza among the students. Hunter - Wilbur Shepherd of Hunter township was crushed under a load of lumber and instantly killed as he was turning into the yard of his home. Carrington - W. G. Root, linotype operator, received news that his son, Glenn, died of pneumonia while serving with the American troops in Siberia. Fargo - Delirious from influenza, H. K. Nichols, a traveling salesman, died last week in jail. The deceased had been taken from a local hospital where he had become unmanageable and taken to the jail for safe keeping. Watford City - A cattle disease scientifically known as bovine hemorrhagic septicemia, which is now running its course throughout the western states, is spreading rapidly in this county. The disease does not always prove fatal. Valley City - Mrs. Anna Nelson said to be the oldest citizen in Barnes County, passed away at the home of her son. Mrs. Barnes was 92 years old at the time of her death. She was a resident of Valley City for forty years. Wahpeton - Ethel K. Mertz, county superintendent of schools of Richland County, is arranging for consolidation of rural schools. An entire row of townships extending from this city to the county line and including Center, Morton, Barney, Denton and Wyndmere school districts will be the first to make the venture. Grand Forks - Mrs. Nellie Dowling, said to be of Mason City, Iowa, died at the county hospital at Arvilla last week. Before passing away the lady made a will disposing of an estate at Houston, Missouri. The chief beneficiary is superintendent McMahon of the hospital, who is to receive a sum of $100,000. The will also provides large sums for other members of the McMahon family. LOCAL NEWS Marie McLean is on the sick list. John Lawler is visiting in Brandon this week. Undertaker Mangen of Rolla was in town Monday. Mr. and Mrs. M. Griever are expected back Sunday. Mrs. Ed Jennings is reported quite ill with erysipelas. Jack Blackorby was a Perth visitor one day last week. Ruth Anderson is recovering from an attack of bronchial pneumonia. Dr. Emert was a professional caller in our midst Monday and Wednesday. Mrs. Holden of Dan, Manitoba, Canada arrived here last Saturday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Geo. Walker. Leslie Blackorby was a Sarles caller last Thursday taking over the household goods of C. A. McLean. J. W. F. Johnson received the sad news, Thursday of last week, of the death of his mother at her home in Virginia. Miss Lulu Strawn left Monday for an extended visit with relatives in California. She was accompanied as far as Devils Lake by her mother who will visit there for a few days. Harry Tribble left last week for Cando where he has accepted a position as clerk in one of the drug stores at that place. Mrs. Paul Olson and two children of Starkweather visited at the G. A. Olson home from Saturday until Wednesday. Mrs. Abrahamson and little son arrived here last Friday from their home at Carpio, North Dakota for visit with her sister, Miss Thompson. Nellis Weeden returned home from Rock Lake Monday, where she had been attending school. The school was closed on account of sickness. Miss Emma Anderson who arrived here last week to visit her brothers, Oscar and John is confined to her bed by an attack of the flu at the formers home. Miss Vera Walker who has been attending normal at Mayville was called home last week on account of the sickness and death of her mother, Mrs. Geo. Walker. Those reported on the sick list with the flu this week are Frank, Gene and Jessie McDougall, E. M. Fessenden, Wm. Wilson and the baby of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Olson. Mrs. Archie McLean and little daughter went to Sarles last Wednesday to join her husband, who has brought the dray at that place and where they will make their home in the future. February 20, 1920 MARSHAL'S STOCK NOTICE Anyone having stock running loose in the Village of Hansboro are hereby warned to take same up. Geo. Williams, Deputy Marshal Miss Mabel Landru and Mr. Newhouse who have been visiting at the H. P. Landru home, returned to Minnesota Tuesday. They were accompanied as far as Devils Lake by Miss Landru's father, her sister, Hazel and Mrs. Perkins. Last week, through an oversight, we failed to mention that Geo. Wilson was in the hospital at Devils Lake receiving treatment for a swollen leg. Also that Chas. Kessler was receiving dental attention at the Lake. Both have returned home. Ralph Olson, assistant bank cashier at Bowdon, North Dakota returned to duty today, after a weeks visit with his brothers and sisters in our village. Mr. and Mrs. M. Griver returned to Hansboro Sunday, after spending their honeymoon in Minneapolis, Fargo and other points. The Leap Year dance that was billed for last Friday night was postponed on account of sickness. A. H. Lean of Rock Lake was a business caller in our village between trains Saturday. Mrs. J. W. Pound has been on the sick list the past two weeks. Mrs. D. D. Finley was on the sick list last week. Miss Briggs was a weekend visitor at her home in Egeland. Chas. Tribble and J. E. Knight went to Cando on business Monday, going via Devils Lake. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Max Jahnke arrived from Minnesota Wednesday. Geo. Deardorff was a passenger on Tuesday's train to Egeland. Geo. Mateer went to Devils Lake on Tuesday to have dental work done. Sugar arrived Tuesday at the Wildish Cash Store which is selling at 15 cents per pound. Mrs. Geo. Mateer spent a few days this week at the Geo. Umpleby farm home. Miss Stevenson went to Devils Lake Thursday of last week, returning Saturday. Dee and Glen Eakright were visitors between trains in our village Friday. Miss Myers and Miss Nagel returned Friday of last week from a few days stay in Devils Lake. Prof. M. A. Rygh was a passenger to Egeland Wednesday last returning Thursday. Miss Solberg returned Friday last from a few days visit at her home in Churchs Ferry. Miss Kate and Ruth Elsberry were passengers to Devils Lake Friday last, returning Saturday. Walt McCarthy of near Egeland, was a visitor in our village Saturday of last week. Ruth Price has recently recovered from an attack of the flu at her home in our village. Kate and Lyle Elsberry went to Egeland Saturday of last week returning Monday. Ader Eller and u. B. Gray are the latest flu patients in our village, though neither are reported serious. Several of the Latham family spent Sunday last at the Fred Lindsay farm home. "Grandma" Elsberry returned to the home of her daughter at Minot on Tuesday last, after a weeks visit with friends in our village. Alfred Jahnke departed Saturday last for Minnesota where he will visit for a while at his home in Glencoe. Miss Irene Dazell, teacher in Armourdale School No. 3 went to Devils Lake Friday of last week where she visited with friends until Monday. Miss Ruth Hunt went to Egeland Friday of last week, where she visited at her home returning Monday to resume her duties as teacher in the consolidated school in the Armourdale district. Four of our school teachers, Misses Bean, Nagel, Solberg and Myers, departed on Tuesday's train for a visit with home folks, until our school shall be reopened again. The big auction sale on the Frank Eldridge farm took place Monday, February 16, attended by a large crowd. Mr. Eldridge expects to leave Rock Lake in the near future. "Grandma" Keeney was an arrival in our village last week and is visiting in the country at the home of her son Lloyd. Mrs. Jas. Burkholder, who has been ill for some time with the influenza at her home near Rock Lake is reported much better. The funeral of Mrs. Harlan Price, who passed away on Wednesday was held at the farmstead, northwest of town, on Thursday at two p. m. The interment was made in our Odd Fellow's Cemetery. The deceased was highly esteemed by all who knew her, and the deepest sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved mother, husband and seven children. A party of young folks spent an enjoyable evening at the Glen Latham home, Wednesday a runaway being one of the features to enliven the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gibbens drove to Cando Wednesday of last week where Mrs. Gibbens will spend a time with relatives. Lineman Joiner returned with Mr. Gibbens for a few days business stay in our village. Miss Nagel, teacher of grades 3 and 4 in our school was unable to attend her duties Monday of this week on account of an influenza attack. Miss Helen Latham substituted in her room. Miss Nagel was confined to her bed several days. Rock Lake school closed again Tuesday, February 17, for the remainder of the week, on account of the flu epidemic. As high school and eighth grade final examinations occur at this time they are being given, but otherwise there is no school. It is hoped that another shutdown will not be necessary. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Jamestown - The influenza ban has been lifted here. Minot - Two railroad men were fined and given 30-day jail sentences for stealing cigarettes from a boxcar. Edgeley - Local schools, churches and places of amusement have been ordered closed because of the influenza epidemic. Marmarth - H. O. Tate disposed of 4,500 acres of land south of this city to an eastern party. The deal involved $110,000. Hatton - members of St. John's Lutheran Church of this city are rejoicing over the installation of a fine new pipe organ. Williston - Erection of a state mill equipped to make paper out of wheat and flax straw is being agitated among local businessmen. Hazen - William Christman, one of the leading farmers of this vicinity has lost 18 head of cattle in a short period due to disease and accident. Gackle - In removing a shotgun from a wagon Mike Gumke, a young farmer living near here, was accidentally shot, shattering the left hand and wrist so badly that amputation was necessary. Binford - A double funeral was held here for mothers of two soldier boys who served in France. They were Mrs. Helland, other of Jonas Helland who died in France and for whom the local post of the American Legion was named and Mrs. Rasmus Johnson. Fargo - Neil and Carl Gire of Fosston, Minnesota, students at one of the automobile tractor schools, were killed by breathing the fumes of cyanide, a deadly gas being used for fumigating purposes. No one seems to know how the young men gained entrance to their room while the fumigating was in progress, as the proprietor states that all the rooms were carefully locked. Devils Lake - Contracts for the paving of forty city blocks has been let. New Rockford - Frederic O. Getchell, a member of the original "Custer Scouts" organization died here. Hazen - The electric light and power plant changing hands was one of the important events in this city last week. LaMoure - The two-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Arenkill of the Verona district was scalded to death when it fell into a tub of boiling water. Mohall - One of the best farm homes in the neighborhood, owned by Frank Bowen, was completely destroyed by fire. No insurance was carried. Fort Yates - William Halsey, a pioneer born in the Dakota Territory in 1834, is dead. Mr. Halsey was well known and a great friend of men who made Dakota Territorial history, having spent his life in the two Dakotas. Grandin - The local school building was destroyed by fire last week. Owing to the careful drilling of the pupils in the past, they were married out of the building without harm. The school board carried $4,700 worth of fire insurance on the building. Ray - Many children in this city, ranging in age from 8 to 12 years, were found forcing entrance to a local store where they were confiscating jackknives, watches, jewelry, flashlights, gum and candy. No punishment beyond a lecture was administered. LOCAL NEWS L. C. Agarand is reported on the sick list this week. Mr. Kram of Sarles was in our vicinity this week buying stock. Swen Olson was a Devils Lake visitor the latter part of last week. Mrs. O. R. Anderson is giving high school examinations this week. Mrs. Percy Cowan and Mrs. L. C. Agarand have been on the sick list for the past week. W. H. Allen of St. John was in our village Monday between trains looking after property. Frances Mae Oliver is reported on the sick list with pneumonia this week. Alex Epstein left for Grand Forks Wednesday. He expects to return Monday. Dr. Emert of Sarles was a professional caller in our village Monday evening. John Walker returned to Grafton Monday where he is working in a blacksmith shop. Miss Vera Walker returned to Mayville Monday to finish her studies at Normal. The Farmers Railroad ran several "snow hustlers" to keep the tracks clear the past week. Miss Emma Anderson, sister of O. R. Anderson, returned to her home at Heaton, this state, Wednesday. Mrs. Abrahamson, who has been visiting her sister, Miss Thompson, left Monday for her home at Carpio, this state. PICTON NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Leon Allard were St. John visitors Monday. Mrs. Ernest Jodoin is enjoying a visit with relatives and friends in Rolla. Andrew McMaster and Wm. White made a trip to Holmfield Tuesday. Arthur Baarstad spent several days at Rolla law week, having dental work done. Andrew McMaster and several of the children are spending a few days on the farm. Mrs. Elmer Clatterbuck, of Hansboro visited here several days this week with her mother Mrs. Alice Bowan. Too Late For Last Week The whist club met Friday with Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Galloway. Mrs. James O'Donnell and several of the children are reported on the sick list. Jim O'Donnell returned from Rochester and other Minnesota points Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Turcotte and family of St. John, visited Sunday at the Leon Allard home. Henry Ducette, of Rolla, is visiting this week at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ernest Jodoin. Mrs. Alice Bower was called to Rolla Wednesday last, owing to the serious illness of her daughter, Mrs. Will Glassford. The following sick people are reported as doing nicely. Mrs. Louis Tourcotte, Ernest Jodoin, John Locklin, Jean, Jessie and Frankie McDougall. February 27, 1920 LAWLER - BROTEN John Lawler, of our village and Miss Margaret Broten, of Bannerman, Manitoba, Canada were united in marriage, February 11, 1920 at Brandon, Manitoba. After the ceremony a wedding supper was served by the grooms sister, Mrs. A. P. Johns. They were also guests of a second wedding supper at the Stotten home, upon their arrival in St. John and returned to Hansboro last Saturday. The groom is an overseas war veteran and a popular member of Hansboro Post No. 31, American Legion and one of our most prosperous young farmers. The bride is quite well known in our vicinity, having visited here at various times and will be welcomed in our midst by all. The newlyweds will make their home on the M. Lawler farm north of Hansboro. The News join their many friends in wishing them happiness and prosperity. NEWHOUSE - LANDRU Clarence Newhouse, of Brandon, Minnesota and Miss Mabel Landru of Hansboro, North Dakota were married Wednesday, February 18 by Rev. S. E. S. Meisel at the parsonage in Devils Lake. They were accompanied to Devils Lake Tuesday by the bride's father, H. P. Landru and her sister, Hazel and Mrs. Rita Perkins. The party remained in Devils Lake until Thursday morning when the newlyweds left for Brandon where they will make their future home, stopping off at Fargo and other points along the way to visit with friends. Mrs. Newhouse is the oldest daughter of H. P. Landru of Hansboro and for several months past held a responsible position with a firm in Brandon, Minnesota. The News joins their many friends in wishing them much happiness and prosperity on their voyage on the sea of matrimony. Mrs. Myrtle Anderson and two little daughters returned Monday from Parr, Indiana, where they have been visiting for the past two months at Mrs. Anderson's old home. Miss Mabel Olson who has been attending business college in Grand Forks, returned home Monday accompanied by Miss Mabel Cristofferson of Manadosa, Manitoba, Canada who will visit relatives here this week. WEDDING BELLS - A COMPLETE SURPRISE The numerous friends of Miss Ruth Elsberry and Wm. Wagner were completely surprised last week by the announcement of their marriage at Devils Lake on New Years Day, the Rev. P. H. Case performing the ceremony. The bride is the second daughter of W. C. Elsberry and the groom the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wagner. Both have grown up in our midst and have a host of friends who sincerely hope that their voyage on the sea of matrimony will be as successful as was the ruse which they sprung upon their friends in setting forth upon it. YOUNG SON OF LOYD KEENEY DIES OF PNEUMONIA The family of Loyd Keeney have been ill with the flu for the past two weeks, the little three year old son being forced to succumb to it after the development of pneumonia last Tuesday. The little lad was laid away in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery on Wednesday amid the sympathy of many friends. Other members of the family are reported improving. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Frank Eldridge departed on Saturday for Montana. The T. S. Elsberry family are enrolled on the sick list. Mrs. Cliff Yeager and little Fern have been ill with influenza. A. L. Kendig left Monday on a business trip to the near West. Roy Lean received another car of autos - Buick 6's - last Friday. Several of the Bradley boys living west of town are on the sick list. The Chas. Keeney family who have been suffering as flu victims are reported improving. E. C. Latham and son Harley, who have been ill are much improved. Leonard Graetz, our genial station agent, departed for Fargo, Thursday returning Tuesday. Fred Lindsay, who was taken ill some two weeks ago is still confined to his home. Emory Bullock moved his family and his effects, on Monday to the Santman farm east of town. Our teachers returned Saturday to be ready for the reopening of school on Monday. Relatives of the Ader Eller family who have been visiting the latter, took their departure Monday. Jno. Hindman, wife and little son returned on Monday from an extended visit with relatives in Ohio. Claude Lindsay has been unable to attend to his duties at the R. L. Lumber Co. 's office, owing to a flu attack. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Ishler, their son Paul and daughter, Mrs. Chas. Schaffer and her baby returned last week from a visit with relatives in Pennsylvania. Leighton Joiner came up again Monday on telephone business, going to Devils Lake Tuesday to attend a telephone convention which is being held here. Gladys Mateer had charge of the third and fourth grades, Monday and Tuesday of this week in the absence of Miss Naegel who had been ill. She was able to resume her teaching Wednesday. Art Booth went to Devils Lake Monday to consult again with doctors there regarding his health. He returned home Thursday, Roy Price having charge of the tonsorial parlors during his absence. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Lisbon - F. L. Jones was named chief of the fire department for the coming year. McVille - The population of this town has increased to 99 since the last census was taken. McClusky - The local school is overcrowded and the board is trying to make more room by renting a vacant building. Carrington - There is a move on foot to have the new Odd Fellows Home, which will be erected in the state very soon, located here. Petersburg - The schools have all been closed for an indefinite period on account of the influenza. There are about 60 cases in the city. Grafton - Diedrich Krabbe, a prominent farmer of St. Andrews Township, Walsh County, died in Minneapolis while undergoing an operation for cancer. Carrington - More than 40 pupils were examined during the month of January, according to a report issued by Miss Sarah Zimmerman, County Superintendent of Foster County. Hazelton - Mrs. Joseph Woodland, who for the past year has suffered from a blood clot in her veins, had one of her lower limbs amputated recently. Grafton - What is believed to be the largest price ever paid for land in this vicinity was paid by John E. Brekke, who purchased the A. B. Thompson farm, consisting of 324 acres for $42,132 or $130 per acre. Harvey - Enrollment in the public schools has reached a point way above that of any period in the history of the city. The total enrollment at the end of the first semester was 515 with 12 on the "waiting list". Medora - Tom Mix, who rode the range in the Badlands before he entered the movie business, writes his old friend Con Short of the Terrymore Ranch that he and other movie stars are coming to the Badlands this summer to film a wild west picture. Bismarck - Several hundred 1920 auto vehicle tags have been issues by the motor registration department. This marks the beginning of the annual rush which will set the department turning out tags at the rate of 2,000 a day. Bismarck - Mrs. H. P. Knappen, wife of H. P. Knappen, first president of the Peoples Press Association and for a number of years a prominent officer in the North Dakota Press Association, died last week at the Mayo brothers hospital at Rochester, Minnesota. The remains will be sent to California where Mrs. Knappen has two sons attending school. Prior to her death, Mrs. Knappen managed a paper at Rosebud, Montana in which Mr. Knappen was interested. Fessenden - The work of drilling a new city well has been completed. New England - A large new machine warehouse will be erected here. Devils Lake - Contracts aggregating $366,000 have been let for the paving of 40 city blocks. Drake - Dr. A. B. Parmenter, who comes from Wisconsin, has opened dental parlors in this city. Fargo - Mike Foy of the police department was struck by a passing automobile and suffered a broken leg. Williston - The two moving picture houses in this city have been purchased by one party and will be combined. Munich - Plans are being made for a new combined hall and theater which will be erected during the coming summer. Cooperstown - Influenza has caused five deaths in the Elias Berge family. The father and two sons remaining are in a serious condition. Towner - Owing to a shortage of help the Drake News and the Mouse River Farmers Press have combined forces and are printing both papers here. Williston - Christ Anderson, a pioneer of Williams County, died here from heart failure. Mr. Anderson was owner of a large ranch near this city and was also a heavy stockholder in one of the local banks. Bismarck - John Stafford, father of Mrs. Lynn J. Frazier, wife of the governor of North Dakota, died in California, according to a telegram received by the governor's secretary. Mr. Stafford was a pioneer of Pembina County, North Dakota. Devils Lake - A party claiming to be a dry land farmer from Montana was arrested here last week having in his possession a considerable amount of intoxicating liquor, which he claims he was attempting to get through with to Fargo and had been offered $25 by a Minot bootlegger to act as a carrier of the goods. Bismarck - E. P. Crain, registrar in the automobile registration department states that 60 percent of the cars in North Dakota are owned by farmers. Valley City - Three citizens of Rogers lost their lives through a railway accident. The men had gone out on a speeder to do some work but on account of the storm were returning when they were struck by an engine and caboose coming from the opposite direction. Two of them were killed outright and the third died after he had arrived in the hospital in this city. LOCAL NEWS Wm. Wilson is reported on the sick list this week. The baby of Mr. and Mrs. Emery Amiss is reported on the sick list. Wm. Wilson and Charles Kessler were Cando visitors last week. Mrs. C. A. Weeden visited over Sunday with friends in Rock Lake. Two young ladies of Elsberry were in our village shopping between trains Tuesday. The Ladies Aid met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Emmett Watts. Mr. and Mrs. M. Lawler entertained Sunday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Lawler. W. J. Cunningham has returned from the County Commissioners meeting at Cando. Clarence Olson of Starkweather visited at the Geo. Olson home the first of the week. Gladys Blackburn and Gertrude Henderson are reported on the sick list this week. A fine horse belonging to A. C. Harden was injured from being kicked by another horse Saturday. Mr. Swinblime arrived here Monday to join his wife, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Ed Jennings for some time. The News is in receipt of a letter from J. P. Heeter and family, in which they state they are moving to their new home at Union City, Michigan. The R. N. A. will meet next Thursday, March 4, at the home of Mrs. Wm. Wilson. All wishing to attend should be at the G. A. Olson store at 2 p. m. J. H. Poyzer was elected to the office of clerk at the meeting of the Rosedale school board Monday, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation. Mrs. Gus Olson received a message from St. John that her grandmother was seriously ill and left Monday on the south bound train to be by her bedside. NOTICE FOR BIDS The School Board of Picton will receive bids for transporting the children to and from school during the term of 1920 until Thursday, March 18 at 3 o'clock p. m. for the following routes: Route No. 1: John White, Edd Hendrickson, J. O. Fernyhough, August Hendrickson, F. H. Fernyhough, W. B. Underwood, H. Hoerer, Wm. White Route No. 2: Geo. Sutherland, E. M. Fessenden, Arthur Jodoin, Gabriel Hekkilla, Louise Tourcotte Route No. 3: Leon Allard, H. Guilbert, Jas. Jarvis, Miller farm, Ernest Jodoin Route No. 4: Harvey James, Hugo Gailfus, Wm. James, E. E. McDougall Route No. 5: Andrew McMaster, Sam Sommerson, Jas. O'Donnell, Jas. O'Locklin farm, H. H. Baarstad Route No. 6: Jas. Atkinson, Matt Karvonen, A. Antella, Fred Thuner The drivers will be required to take all children that move on their respective routes. Parties taking contracts for routes will be required to give a satisfactory bond. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. By order of the School Board of Picton. Wm. A. White, Clerk