Towner County, ND, Hansboro News published between October 1, 1920 and October 31, 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 October 1, 1920 and October 31, 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 October 1, 1920 TWO SALES IN NEAR FUTURE The News has just recently printed sale bills for Ernest Disher and Peter Geyer, two of our most prominent farmers. Mr. Disher's sale will take place on Saturday, October 9, while Mr. Geyer's sale will be held on Tuesday, October 12. Mr. Geyer is one of the old settlers of this vicinity and has been farming in the neighborhood for the past 23 years and has decided that he has put in (??-unable to read microfilm) and will sell out and look for a location where the winters are not quite so severe. Mr. Disher it will be remembered, bought out the blacksmith business from Geo. Walker last spring and in order that he will be able to look after his business in the village to better advantage, he is selling out and will move into the city. L. D. Trent and son of Bottineau drove through Rolla last Thursday evening with two big loads of household goods which they were conveying to Hansboro where Mr. Trent will act as principal of the public schools during the present year. His daughter, Miss Lois Trent, will have charge of the intermediate department. The school began Monday. Turtle Mountain Star DOUBLE MURDER NEAR ARMOURDALE Between one and two o'clock Monday afternoon, September 20, a double murder occurred near the school house in Mount View Township which is located about two miles west of Armourdale. The Turtle Mountain Star gives the story as follows: Between one and two o'clock Monday afternoon a report reached Rolla that the bodies of two murdered men were discovered near the Peter Johnson schoolhouse nine miles east of Rolla in Mount View Township, Towner County. The news spread rapidly and citizens from all directions hurried to the scene of the tragedy. During the afternoon hundreds of people viewed the remains of the victims of one of the most dastardly crimes ever committed in the northern part of the state. The bodies were first seen by Henry Carlson, a young man about eighteen years of age, who lives about half a mile from the school house. One body was lying a few rods north of the school house in a stubble field. he was lying face downward, his feet about two feet apart, his coat pulled up over his back and with one of his hip pockets turned inside out. His head showed signs of heavy blows with a blunt instrument and his hair was matted with blood. A few feet away there was a spot about three feet long and eight inches wide stained with blood. Two caps were lying about two rods away, one made of checkered cloth, and the other of green material. Near the caps was a leather holster and a few rods away an automobile hammer with the rounded head covered with blood. The other body was lying near the trail of a slightly traveled highway, about 200 yards north of the other body. The man was flat on his back, the back of the head showing wounds from a blunt instrument and his sweater having two bloodstains on the breast. He was neatly dressed. Both men were clean shaven and had recent haircuts and both wore tan shoes with English soles. The smaller man, lying near the schoolhouse had a small black moustache. There were fresh automobile tracks in the stubble where the larger was lying. About 4:30 p. m., County Coroner M. Gores and Dr. Swenson of Bisbee, State's Attorney, H. T. Mosely and Deputy Sheriff George Moylan, of Cando arrived. The coroner immediately impaneled a jury consisting of F. E. Lawrence, Joseph Carlson, and A. Haapala. Dr. J. P. Widmeyer, of Rolla, who was present, was called in to assist Dr. Swenson in making the autopsy. After the bodies had been examined by the physicians an adjournment was taken to 1 p. m. Tuesday at Bisbee. The examination disclosed the fact that the smaller man had been shot twice, once through the right cheek, the ball coming out behind the ear. The wound was superficial and not necessarily fatal. He was also shot through the aorta of the heart causing instant death. The other man was shot through the back, the ball passing out through the upper lobe of the left lung. This round was sufficient to cause death from hemorrhage but would permit the victim to run a short distance. The supposition is that he attempted to get away and was followed by his assailant who struck him down with a blow on the back of the head, fracturing the skull. This blow would be fatal. In accordance with the above findings, the jury decided that the men met their death by violence from a person or persons unknown. The men were strangers here but were known to have been a Rolla on Saturday and had haircuts, shaves and bathes at the barber shop. They are also known to have spent Saturday night at the Munro garage in their car which was an old Ford with an Iowa or Minnesota tag. They were photographed at Bisbee, then buried in the cemetery of that town. At this writing we understand that the murderer, one Wm. Bass, was picked up at Minnewaukan and is now in jail waiting a hearing. The two murdered men have been identified as Archie and Earl Fletcher who came from Iowa to work in the harvest fields and they brought with them the murderer, Wm. Bass and Sheriff Oakland on investigation met a young man from Calvin who was shown the photographs of the murdered men and at once recognized them, and that the three men above mentioned had left Calvin for Belcourt and from there they expected to return to their home in Iowa. In talking with Sheriff Oakland regarding the murder he stated that the murderer was a tough character and claims to have committed the crimes in self defense but from indications it looks as though the murder had been committed for the young men's money, as it is stated that they had considerable in their possession. SCHOOL NOTES Three more pupils enrolled in the eighth grade this week. A class in psychology has been organized in the high school. A new Beacons' Reading chart has been ordered for the primary grade. Other material also is coming for this grade. More supplementary readers are needed for all the grades. Reading is, without a doubt, the most important subject taught in school. The faculty have contributed the following periodicals for the use of the pupils: The Survey, The Independent, The Outlook, The Literary Digest, Leslies, Primary Education and The Normal Instructor. The school is practically assured a basketball gymnasium. The new garage recently erected by Anderson Brothers will be fitted out for games. It will be necessary to lay a temporary floor of lumber, install baskets and other needed equipment. This will require a considerable outlay of money in the beginning. The owners of the garage have generously donated the use of the building for the winter. Several others have already signified their willingness to assist in this enterprise. An opportunity will probably be given to all who are interested to contribute in a financial way to the cause of athletics for the young people. Pages might be written concerning the benefits derived from basketball but actual demonstrations will bring the truth much more vividly before the public than any other means. Mr. Coy has already sent an order for a standard basketball of one of the best manufactured. There will be teams organized among the girls as well as among the boys. ROCK LAKE COUPLE WED The marriage of Mr. Ray Yeager and Miss Alma Berg was solemnized at Devils Lake last Wednesday September 22, the Presbyterian minister of that city officiating. Mr. Ernest Yeager, brother of the groom, attended as best man and Miss Lois Schaffer was bride's maid. Both parties are well known in this vicinity, the groom being one of the "Yeager Bros. " while the bride is the sister of Mrs. Floyd Groves and both have many warm friends who join in extending them the very best wishes for a happy, prosperous future. The "newlyweds" are now at home on the Chilt Schaffer farm, recently vacated by Mike Bozyk. LOCAL NEWS The Ladies Aid met on Wednesday of last week at the Strawn home east of town and last Wednesday at the church parlor where they enjoyed a few hours tying comforters. Mrs. John Kraus of Calio arrived here Monday for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Fernyhough. The Wm. Richardson children have secured the little Lawrence house on the north part of town for the winter and have moved in to take advantage of the school at this place the coming year. Born: To Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lawler on Tuesday of last week, a daughter. F. H. Gray received word that his father who lives at Bisbee is seriously ill and has spent a few days the past week at his bedside. Ruth Brown was a passenger to Devils Lake Tuesday afternoon. Velma Converse has been secured as relief for Mrs. John Walker at the telephone office and will be on duty about four hours each day. The Misses Mabel Olson and Gertie Rod and Thurvold Olson were passengers to Devils Lake Saturday of last week. Sheriff Tom Oakland was up from Cando Saturday attending business matters. Mrs. Bert Johnstone who has been visiting her parents at Cando a few days returned home the last of the week. Wm. Tacke living east of town is driving a new Buick six, which he recently purchased through Dr. Emert of Sarles. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. McAneney and two children autoed up from Bismarck Saturday for a short visit with Mrs. McAneney's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Murdick. Mr. McAneney was a passenger to Olmstead on Tuesday where he will visit with his parents. Mrs. Geo. Williams and baby returned last Saturday from Park River, North Dakota where she visited with her father a few weeks. Rev. Nelding came up from Egeland on the speeder Sunday last and held services at the school house in the afternoon. Jennie Anderson of Cartwright visited a few days the past week at the Tom Robison farm home north of town. F. E. Lawrence was a business caller in Cando last Saturday. Mr. Cunningham of Devils Lake and a telephone inspector were going over the phone line between here and Devils Lake putting them in repair before the cold weather. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Col. A. Lapham, one of the pioneer residents of Rock Lake but not residing in Minneapolis was a caller in our village last week. Miss Lela Briggs departed last Friday for Sherwood being employed as teacher in a consolidated rural school near there. T. E. Clouse left last Monday via Cando for Wisconsin where he expects to locate. A young Finn farmer and wife are now living on the former Clouse place. Chas. Forrest was up from the county seat on business last week. J. C. Forney disposed of his farm machinery, stock, etc., by auction last Tuesday, and on Friday took his departure, accompanied by his family, for Winona, Minnesota where they will make their future home. MOST IMPORTANT NEWS OF THE WORLD St. Louis - "Babe" Ruth shattered another American league record in the New York-St. Louis game, when, in the 11th inning he scored his 148th run of the season. Ty Cobb has held this season scoring record since 1911 when he marked up 147 tallies. Sacramento, California - A warehouse of the California Packing Corporation in the river front district of Sacramento was destroyed by fire. Company officials estimated the loss at about $1,500,000. Omaha - Fire in the smoking department of the Swift Packing Company here caused $200,000 damage. Chicago - Traces of dust upon the warehouse floor revealed whiskey burglars second attempt within a month to get at Major Dalrymple's private stock of contraband. Omaha - Charles L. Thomas, news editor of the Omaha bee, died from a paralytic stroke. LaCrosse, Wisconsin - Fire destroyed the four story store and stock of the W. Tausche Hardware Company at a loss of $100,000. Sheboygan, Wisconsin - Herman R. Osthoff, 42 years old, cashier of the Elkhart bank shot himself, dying instantly. He had been in ill health. Stevens Point, Wisconsin - Iron ore and crude oil have been discovered on a Portage County farm by Michael Hoppa and mining engineers from Bessemer, Michigan are coming here this week to investigate. Marshalltown, Iowa - With two sticks of dynamite in his pockets, together with a quantity of fuse and caps, George West, 26, a paroled convict from the Anamosa reformatory was arrested by the police. Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Damage estimated at $60,000 was caused by a fire which swept through a downtown business block here. Damage to the building was estimated at $20,000 and the loss suffered by six tenant firms $40,000. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada - According to figures issued by the license branch of the Manitoba government, about one in every 16 people in the province own an automobile. The number of automobile licenses issued for the first six months of the year total 35,117 and motorcycles 1,057. The revenue collected amounted to $396,505.50. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Sanish - Nine feet four inches is the height reached by Rainbow Flint corn here. Wimbledon - Ninety-three candles burned on the birthday cake of Grandpa Martin Joos. Dunseith, Rev. Wellington Salt, missionary in the Turtle Mountains region since 1885 is dead. Van Hook - Skunk farming on a large scale is the unusual activity of W. C. Sammons. He has 35 animals. Washburn - Charles Sheldon dropped dead from a tank of water he was hauling and the wheels passed over the body. Spiritwood - Earl Gordon, 15, was instantly killed when his clothing caught on a revolving shaft at the Spiritwood Equity elevator. St. Anthony - After a brave struggle for his life, 13 year old Martin Knoll died of injuries sustained when he fell from a disc and was laid open by the knives. Donnybrook - The button on his cap was shattered when Kenneth Larson was struck by lightning. He and his father on a load of hay were stunned but quickly recovered. Cayuga - A neighbor was talking to Charles Kiefer and holding a loaded shotgun when a small Kiefer boy pulled the trigger and shot his four year old brother dead. Melville - One thousand dollars reward is offered for information regarding the whereabouts of Peter P. Zink, who disappeared August 14 when on a trip to Carrington. Sterling - John L. Baker 70, died as a result of a broken back and other injuries sustained when his team ran away with a tank wagon he was driving for a threshing outfit. Kensal - The biggest silo in the state is being filled on the Nels Holm farm. It is 20 feet in diameter and 54 feet high and the biggest silo filler made is being employed. Mr. Holm raises beef cattle. Alexander - Mike Anderson 13, was shot through the neck with a rifle in the hands of a small playmate. The bullet came out through his mouth taking a tooth. He will live, physicians believe. Carrington - Two mail sacks addressed to Sanish and Courtenay were rifled. Sanish - The Soo road will rebuild the stockyards washed away last spring. Cooperstown - Their golden wedding was recently celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Cooper. Alexander - When his horse leaped from a 25 foot bank Wallace Ross sustained a dislocated shoulder. Auburn - Edward Lykeen, 31, died as a result of being crushed between the belt and the flywheel of a threshing outfit. Fargo - The heavy rainfalls of late have damaged grain and delayed the harvest throughout the eastern part of the state. Williston - A farmer found two dead deer with locked horns in the Missouri bottomlands. There was evidence of a terrific struggle. Forman - An Aberdeen-Angus bull valued at $20,000 was killed by lightning on the farm of Livy Johnson. The animal was insured for $2,000. Rhame - Jennie Oakland, eight, was shot and killed when the trigger of a shotgun her brother was carrying caught in his clothes and the weapon was discharged. Grand Forks - Enrollment at the state university will approximate 1,300. Among several new additions to the faculty is Clarence Perkins, A. M., Ph. D., who heads the newly created Department of European History. Grafton - Farmed without a rest from 1878 to 1919 and then cultivated intensively for the purpose of killing sow thistle, a 30 acre tract of land here produced this year a flax yield of 932 bushels or 31 bushels to the acre. Bismarck - One telephone is in use in North Dakota for every ten persons. There are 1,083 telephone companies with 72,755 subscribers. More than a million and a half miles of wire are strung on 27,700 miles of pole line to accommodate these phone users. Rolla - The theft of an auto is thought to have been the motive for the murder of two men, about 30 years old, in a field near here. Later: Sylvester Snyder, alias William Bass, of Sioux City, Iowa, ahs confessed to the murder of Earl and Archie Fletcher, having been arrested at Minnewaukan after a gun was found in his Ford auto. Snyder said trouble over a half-breed Indian girl led to the killing. October 8, 1920 NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Selfridge - Cattle rustlers still are operating in this part of the state. Williston - Burns from a 2300 volt wire resulted fatally to H. B. Wehrkamp, city electrician. Watford City - A new road leads 18 miles through the badlands from the Little Missouri crossing to this point. Starkweather - Three hundred gallons of gasoline was the unusual loot of burglars at the Standard Oil offices here. Valley City - Backfiring of his gun blew a piece of shell into the eye of R. E. Stee and he may lose the sight of one eye. Langdon - Cavalier County's last log school house will be preserved on the county fair grounds as a memento of pioneer days. Sterling - Raymond Chappell, 3, was fatally injured when his six-year-old brother found a revolver in a trunk and discharged it. Sanborn - Shocked at the news of the accidental death of his son in Washington, Elmer E. Elliott, aged hardware merchant died suddenly. Logan - A white pelican measuring six feet from tip to tip was captured by hand in the road near here and has been presented to the Minot zoo. Sentinel Butte - Franzo H. Crawford of this city and Gjems Fraser of Crary were the successful North Dakota contestants for the Rhodes scholarship. Williston - A half mile stretch of telephone wire will be carried across the Missouri near here from a 95 foot pole on the north side to a 75 foot one on the south side. Rugby - Sticking to his post before an onrushing auto, a horse belonging to George Brundage was killed while two little tots in the buggy escaped practically unhurt. Pembina - The day before his resignation was to take effect after 30 years of service in the federal treasury department, Robert Morrison died. He was in the customs house and had planned on moving to California this fall. Mapleton - Night plowing is an unusual agricultural feature here which is enabling farmers to get maximum good out of their machinery and in a measure helps to solve the labor problem. Lawrence Rodin, a pioneer in the movement, plows 22 acres a day with his tractor and one hired man, one taking the day shift and the other the night shift. The cost for kerosene which is the fuel burned, is $10 per day and Mr. Rodin figures labor at $12 per day, making the plowing cost about $1 per acre. Minot - Thomas Frye, colored, was shot to death in a quarrel over a crap game. Amidon - Lightning killed the cow Thorvald Olstad was milking and he escaped without injury. Litchville - Harry A. Olson is the last man back from the service, having served since the armistice as a guard in Germany. Center - Indecision exists between a simple monument or a memorial hospital in memory of hazel Miner, the little storm heroine. Drayton - Thomas H. Patterson, service man, died in a government school in Minneapolis as the result of being gassed early in 1918. Pisek - When the boards on the top of the separator broke John Malafa went through into the machinery and suffered the loss of a leg. Fargo - The federal census bureau announces the population of North Dakota at 645,730, an increase in ten years of 68,874 or 11.9 percent. Embden - Lightning struck and killed three horses hitched to a plow just a moment after the driver had dismounted to go on an errand. LOCAL NEWS Alberta Weeden left last Monday via Rolla and Churchs Ferry for Minot where she will attend normal the coming year. She was accompanied by Jean McLean of Rolla who will also attend school there. Henry Wilberg of Nome was a business caller in our city last week. Mrs. M. S. Griver visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Epstein at Sarles a few days last week. Mrs. F. H. Murdick, Mrs. Maddock, Velma Converse and Sammie Robinson autoed to Perth Thursday afternoon to do some shopping. Mr. Ostrander and McMaster of Sarles were business callers in our city last Wednesday afternoon. Alfred Olson autoed to St. John Thursday evening to meet Ruth Brown who returned from Devils Lake via St. John. Ellen Knight attended the Teachers Institute held in Cando last week, returning home Friday evening with Bob Knight and Carl Olson who went to Cando to attend the dance there that evening. G. A. Olson had a car load of flour on the track the last of the week and from indications the farmers and townfolk alike are now well supplied. Miss Mabel Olson was in attendance at the Rod-Olson nuptial which occurred at Grand Forks last Monday, September 27. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Blackburn autoed to Leeds Tuesday morning. The city was without lights Sunday and Monday evenings, some parts of the engine having gone on a strike. We are glad to mention at this time that a new engine arrived on Saturday and is at present being installed which will insure better lights in the future. Edie May Robinson left on Monday for Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada where she will visit relatives a short time and will then enter business college for the winter. D. D. Finley was a business caller at Cando Monday last. A few of Sarles' younger set attended the dance at the Hall Saturday evening after the movies. John Wampler of Egeland was a business caller in our city Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Glassford and daughter Alice of Rolla were over Sunday callers in this vicinity. Vida and Vera Thompson who are teaching the Picton School were in attendance at the Teachers' Institute held in Cando last week. Bob Armstrong who has been training a bunch of dogs near Holmfield left on Tuesday for Barber, North Carolina. Mr. Armstrong will spend the winter in Scotland and will return to Hansboro in the summer. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES E. S. Sampson moved his family last week into the Harry Lichty residence which he purchased some time ago. Ole Henle is attending a mechanic school in Minneapolis. Messrs. Royal Clause, Herbert Armour and Frank Elsberry joined the ranks of the "Odd Fellows" last evening. Mrs. Jennie Balfour has resumed her position as sales lady in the T. C. Wildish dry goods department. Little Lyman Copley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Copley, had the misfortune to fracture a bone just above his wrist last Thursday. It seems the lad had climbed upon the frame of a swing which had been set in cement on the school grounds, but which had not become hardened, and which fell, striking him on the arm with the above result. Mrs. E. C. Latham departed for Fargo Monday to visit her daughter, Helen, who is attending college there. Henry Walder left on Monday of last week for Priest River, Idaho. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Balfour, parents of Dr. Balfour and Mrs. Grey were guests of the latter last week. Harry Lichty departed for Eugene, Oregon last Monday after a several week stay in Rock Lake. Miss Grace Schaffer went to Elsberry Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Lindsay, Calvin, Hazel and little Curtis autoed to Canada Monday for a visit with relatives. E. F. Elsberry and son Frank, departed on Monday for Spokane, Washington, where they expect to locate. Mrs. Elsberry will go by rail and join them later. The Elsberry's are old, successful pioneers of this region who feel that they would be benefited by a change of climate. They were accompanied by Chas. and Royal Clouse who will spend the winter there. One of the prettiest events of the season was the unique shower given Wednesday evening September 29, by the Mesdames Jahnke, Lehman, Lindsay and Miss Hazel Lindsay for Miss Elma Latham in honor of her approaching marriage to Mr. Adolph Walder. Some thirty invited guests assembled at the Jahnke home, which was tastefully decorated in rose and white. Almost immediately upon their arrival a mock marriage ceremony was performed in an archway above which was hung a "camouflaged" bell, which upon being sounded later was revealed to be a sack of rice with which the "contracting parties' were completely deluged. The makeup of the above "parties" and their attendants was so ridiculous in every detail as to afford unbounded amusement. Wafers and fruit punch were next proffered, the guests drinking to the health of the bride. It was there announced that the bride and groom were about to depart on their honeymoon and requested the guests to accompany them to the "depot". So, after donning their wraps, the guests were marched by a very round about route to the "station", viz, the Lehman residence. Here they were met by an usher who furnished each one with a ticket. These tickets went in pairs and when properly matched, furnished partners for the rhyme contest which followed and also for a chafing dish luncheon of creamed chicken on toast. The color scheme here was yellow and white and another "camouflaged" bell contained old shoes with which the unwary "bride" was showered. The guests were then invited to another outing, where they were ushered to the Lindsay home, where red and white were the colors, hearts being much in evidence. A shower of beautiful gifts was there presented to the bride by little Charlotte Jahnke who bore them to her in an artistically decorated doll carriage. The final course of ice cream, cake and wafers followed after which the guests took their departure, extending their best wishes to the bride-elect and carrying with them the memory of a very enjoyable occasion. MOST IMPORTANT NEWS OF THE WORLD New York - Gimbel Brothers, a large New York department store, will be tried on a charge of profiteering December 1. The indictment charges sales price in some stances was fixed as high as 275 percent above cost. Chicago - Confession of Joseph Counselbaum disclosed that $20,000 had been obtained from coin boxes of the Chicago Telephone Company within the last six weeks. Thefts were finally stopped by a burglar alarm. Harrisburg, Pa. - F. A. Robinson of Hazelhurst field, pilot of a mail plane, was killed when his machine was wrecked near Millersburg. It is thought Robinson struck a cable suspended over the Susquehanna River. New York - The death toll from the Wall Street explosion September 16, was increased to 38 last night when Alfred G. Phipps, a New York broker, died as a result of burns, internal injuries and fractures of both legs. El Paso, Texas - Chief of Police J. R. Montgomery was arrested by federal officers here on indictment returned by the federal grand jury charging him with buying, selling and transporting from one state to another a stolen automobile. Sioux City - Thousands of dollars worth of damage was done to glass fronts of business houses by a hailstorm at Bloomfield, Nebraska. The stones were large, some nearly two inches in diameter and were driven by a high southwest wind. Winnipeg - "Pop" Walters, former staff sergeant in the Royal Northwest Mounted Police and known from coast to coast as one of the best horsemen in the country, is dead. He was 74 years old. The body was buried with military honors, a detachment from the Winnipeg garrison assisting. Butte, Montana - Engineer A. E. Mutz was killed; Joe Gormley, brakeman, seriously injured, five unidentified men killed and three other unidentified persons injured at Piedmont when 40 empty cars of an eastbound Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul freight train on a mountain grade broke away from the main train and smashed into a gravel train standing at the Piedmont station. October 15, 1920 HANSBORO HIGH SCHOOL NOTES The High School enrollment was increased this week by the addition of two new members. A general assembly of the upper grades and high school is held each Friday morning. Last Friday a special song was very well sung by the following pupils of the sixth grade: Bessie Lawrence, Ruth Olson, Nora Lawler and Leila Poyzer. There is evidence of much musical ability among the pupils. A piano is greatly needed. Every person who is in his right mind enjoys music yet music is altogether too much neglected in most of the schools of the country. Word on the gymnasium is progressing. A good smooth floor is being laid. The space for games will be 24 feet wide and 60 feet long. There will be a place at each end of the room for seats. This will make a play room equal to those found in many large high schools. Throughout the country school property is being used increasingly for community purposes. This gymnasium should be used to the fullest extent for all good purposes that may add to the social life of the populace. There are other games besides basketball, such as indoor baseball that may be played during the winter. CUSTOM OFFICER WEEDEN NABS ONE Last Saturday evening Custom Officer C. R. Weeden saw an auto that looked rather suspicious and upon investigation discovered that the party in charge of the car had a quantity of "booze" stored away in the car. Mr. Weeden immediately took charge of the car and the booze and we understand that the car will be sold at auction in the near future. The car belonged to Wm. McCullum and as to what other action will be taken against him we have been unable to learn at this writing. POPULAR YOUNG COUPLE MARRIED AT GRAND FORKS The marriage of Thurvold Olson and Miss Gertrud Rod, both of this vicinity, which occurred at Grand Forks in Monday, September 28, was an occurrence of considerable prominence as they are both well known young people who have resided here for a number of years in fact they have spent the most of their lives in the vicinity of Hansboro. Mr. Olson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sven Olson, one of our most prominent farmers while the bride is a young lady who has made her home with her Uncle T. A. Rod since childhood and is well and favorably known in this vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Rod are also among the prominent farmers of the Hansboro vicinity. The marriage took place at the home of the Rev. David Steeve pastor of the Bethany Lutheran Congregation and were attended by Miss Mabel Olson, sister of the groom and Elmer Rod, brother of the bride. After their marriage they returned to Hansboro where they will make their home. On Sunday last a wedding dinner in honor of the event was given at the home of the bride's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Rod, where they entertained a large number of friends and relatives and at that time the bride was presented with numerous gifts, both beautiful and useful. The News joins with the many friends in extending congratulations to the young couple and with best wishes and success through life. CITY LIGHT PLANT WILL START SOON Last week a new twenty-five horse power Fairbanks-Morse (??-unable to read microfilm) type gas engine arrived for the city light plant which was recently purchased by the city from A. Blackorby and is being installed in the Gagnon garage and it is expected that we will have the new light plant-running in a very short time. With the addition of the new engine Hansboro will no doubt have a light plant that will give service and one that we may be well proud of as we understand that there will be numerous street lights added as well as other improvements which are greatly needed and which will light up our little city and make it look like a real town. At first there was some opposition as to the city purchasing the plant but we believe that after the plant is running that the opposition will see the benefit of good lights and service and will join with the city in making the light plant a success. The plant will be in charge of Sam Gagnon and we feel sure that Sam will take great price in the new engine and give real service. LOCAL NEWS Chris Orton was a passenger down the line last week on business. Fred Wangerin left on last Monday for Eugene, Oregon where he will join his parents. Mrs. John Mattson left on Wednesday morning for Henning, Minnesota where she will attend business matters. Mrs. Howard Geary was reported on the sick list last week. Hob Richardson was a Rolla caller Tuesday evening. D. D. Finley autoed to Devils Lake Saturday evening returning Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McLean were Sarles callers Sunday. Several items were omitted from our locals last issue owing to the fact that the linotype man at Devils Lake overlooked them, but same will appear among the items this issue. The marriage of Lynch Leftwich and Miss Thompson, a former teacher in the local school occurred last week in Carpio, North Dakota. At this writing we are unable to learn any of the particulars. They arrived in Hansboro Friday and are at present living at the J. D. Leftwich farm. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Blackorby and family visited at the T. J. Clifford home at St. John Sunday last. Born: To Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Griver on Tuesday, October 11, a boy, both mother and baby doing fine. Rock Lake, Cartwright, Sarles and Rolla were represented at the dance given in the hall last Saturday evening. Velma Converse and Miss Vie were over Sunday guests of Miss Peterson at her home near Bisbee. Mr. Peterson, father of the latter, coming up after them Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Disher are moving into the house just back of the M. E. Church. D. F. McLaughlin and son, Daniel and Miss Thomas of Cando, Miss Elizabeth McLaughlin of Austin, Minnesota, Mrs. Schubert of Minneapolis and A. P. McLaughlin of Starkweather were callers at the Thomas home in this city Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Finley and family visited friends near Sarles a few hours Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Cowan and family left on Wednesday for Washburn, Wisconsin where they expect to locate. Their many friends in that vicinity are sorry to see them leave but wish them success in their new location. Susie Brown is assisting with the work at the Epstein store this week. Mrs. H. C. McPherson was a caller at Rock Lake last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. E. Maddock returned Tuesday from New Rockford where they attended conference. We understand that they will leave very soon for Hamilton, North Dakota where Mr. Maddock will fill the pastorate the coming year. Mrs. Seymour Anderson and her two children arrived at Rolla Saturday for an extended visit with her aunt, Mrs. D. C. Boyd and her sister, Mrs. Oscar Anderson of Hansboro. Turtle Mountain Star Mrs. Oscar Anderson of Hansboro arrived here Saturday from Grand Forks where she had been visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Markell and her sister, Mrs. Seymour Anderson. Mrs. Oscar Anderson returned to Hansboro Sunday. Turtle Mountain Star Mrs. Howard Geary is visiting friends at Sarles this week. Carl E. Olson of Cando was a caller at the B. L. Thomas home Sunday evening. Elmer Rod autoed up from Grafton Saturday for a short visit with relatives and friends returning home on Tuesday afternoon. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Mrs. E. C. Latham returned home via Leeds, Saturday having visited with her daughter, Helen, at Fargo College and also attended conference at New Rockford as a delegate. O. P. Briggs on Friday moved his family up to the Fred Lindsay farm. The D. I. Brindle family will occupy the cottage just vacated by the Briggs the coming winter. Mrs. Corbett arrived last Thursday from Fargo for a two week visit at the Latham home. The teachers entertained the members of the Ladies Aid, besides many others, at a delicious and very daintily appointed luncheon in the high school auditorium last Saturday afternoon. Little Ruth Langley who has been quite ill, is improving. Rev. Smith and Wm. Lehman autoed to New Rock Lake and returned Sunday the former attending conference matters there. John Lindsay and daughter, Miss Hazel and grandson, Curtis and Mrs. E. F. Elsberry departed for the west Monday. The Lindsay's will spend the winter at Portland, Oregon while the latter will join her husband and son at Spokane. News of the death of Wm. Arnold on Monday morning at his home in our village came as a shock to us all despite the knowledge that he had been suffering with poor health for many months past. Mr. Arnold was one of Rock Lake's pioneers who will be missed from our midst. The funeral will be held today (Wednesday), several of the children coming from a distance to attend. The sympathy of our community is extended to the bereaved. Harry Gibbens and family, and Tracey Gibbens moved recently to Cando vicinity the former onto the Wm. Noyes farm and the latter to the E. H. Pile place which they will farm the coming season. MOST IMPORTANT NEWS OF THE WORLD New York - Cleveland players meeting voted unanimously to give a full share of players' division of the world series money to the widow of Ray Chapman, their teammate who was killed during the last season. Harmon, New York - J. Barleycorn is dead all right. Constables found the evidence when they stopped a hearse here. Six cases. Smiths Valley, Indiana - Bodies of three men were found beneath an overturned automobile near here. The automobile apparently struck a hole in the road. Chicago - Lieut. Sidney Pedott of Chicago, a naval reserve officer, was drowned when a naval seaplane which he was flying, plunged into Lake Michigan, two miles off Lake Forest. Saginaw, Michigan - Three armed bandits robbed the state bank of Frankenmuth, escaping in an automobile with $8,000 in currency. Eau Claire, Wisconsin - Dan Davis of Eau Claire is in a local hospital with his skull torn off, with little hope for his recovery, as the result of a shot fired by his companion, Howard Stafford, while the two were out hunting in a rowboat. Eau Claire, Wisconsin - Charles Cooper who was retired from the postal service under the law at the age of 71, had traveled more than 2,000,000 miles in 44 years as a railway mail clerk, without seeing anything like a wreck or once missing a train. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Beach - Backfiring by a tractor ignited the oil-soaked clothing of Tony Mitzig and he was seriously burned. Dickinson - Running the blade of a knife into his eye probably will not destroy the sight of Peter Remlong, 10. Fargo - Two deaths from bad whiskey are reported for one week, one near Portal and the other in this city. Dunseith - The new infirmary at the state tuberculosis sanitarium will be completed at a total cost of nearly $90,000. Barton - Charles Rettinghouse died as a result of injuries sustained when he broke through the boards on the top of a separator. Fargo - Early enrollment at the A. C. reached 420. It is predicted the end of the first six weeks will find 750 students at their books. Leith - Getting too close to the lion's case at the Grant County fair, a nine-year-old Middinger boy of Heil, suffered a badly lacerated leg. Lisbon - Dropping a gun muzzle upwards cost the left hand and part of the left arm of Willis Truesdale, 7, who was going target shooting with some friends. Drady - Picking the shot from his leg with a jackknife, Robert Evans was only slightly hurt when the charge of the shotgun rebounded from a rock and entered his knee. Wimbledon - For shooting at wild geese from his airplane, Vernon L. Roberts, Fargo aviator, was arrested and fined $30. This is the first instance of the kind in North Dakota courts and probably one of the first in the nation. Washburn - A citation for bravery rather late in coming was that from General Summerall to Corporal Archie Fahlgren. It was in recognition of the carrying of an important message under shell fire and through gas during the campaigns of 1918. Fonda - Albert Benson is the new postmaster. Leith - Clair Cornell, 35, was instantly killed when he fell down a 40 foot mine shaft. Flaxton - Nick Kohn was found dead in bed after a trip to Canada on which he is said to have purchased some Canadian whiskey. Hannaford - Joseph Bagley, I. W. W., was shot by F. W. Nolan, Great Northern detective, when he refused to get off a freight train. Sherwood - It is alleged by government agents that scores of men draw as high as $250 a week for risking their lives as whiskey runners. Fargo - North Dakota has 77,693 farms as compared with 74,360 in 1910, according to census returns. South Dakota decreased from 77,644 to 74,564 and Minnesota increased from 156,137 to 178,588. Fargo - North Dakota has passed South Dakota in population, the 1920 figures giving this state 645,730 persons and South Dakota only 635,839, which leaves them 9,891 behind. The gain in North Dakota during the past decade was 11.9 percent as compared with a nationwide gain of 14.3 percent, leaving the Flickertail state 2.4 percent behind the rest of the United States in rate of growth. The increase from 1910 to 1920 was 68,674, while during the preceding ten years the state went from about 300,000 to 577,056 or nearly doubled. Cass County leads by a wide margin with a population of 41,477 or 6.5 percent of the state's people. Ward County crowds Grand Forks County out of the second place held in 1910 by just 26, the population of Ward being 28,811 as compared with 28,785 in Grand Forks. Stutsman County is fourth with a population of 24,575 and Richland County is next with 20,887. Each of the first four counties contains one of the larges cities in the state, Cass having Fargo, Ward containing Minot, Grand Forks the city of the same name and Stutsman County including Jamestown. October 22, 1920 HANSBORO HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Attendance is still increasing. Four students enrolled in the high school this week and two more pupils entered the primary department and two others in the intermediate grades. There are now twenty-five students attending high school. A real school spirit is developing. Interest in school life is manifested by the young people and the prospects for a successful school year are very good. At the general assembly Friday morning an athletic association was formed. The following officers were elected: President, Miss Gladys Blackburn; Secretary, Joe Trent; Treasurer, Miss Amy Olson. This association will have charge of the athletic activities of the school. By a vote of the high school students, purple and gold have been chosen for high school colors. The different classes will meet Friday and select their class colors. The floor of the new gymnasium is finished, baskets are located and practice with the ball has already begun. We have material in the school for several good teams. The school is practicing some "yells" to inspire the players and judging from the volume of sound there will be no lack of inspiration. The upper classes will entertain the freshmen in the assembly room on Friday evening. A very interesting program has been arranged. There will be stunts of various kinds by the different classes and both instrumental and vocal music. Luncheon and games will follow the formal program. The school board has voted to have a telephone installed in the school building. This will be a great convenience for the community as well as for the faculty. There have been several cases of tardiness during the past few weeks. All tardiness and absences lower the standing of a school. Will not everyone concerned about school matters do his best to raise our standards by promoting to the best of his ability our school attendance. The Misses Peterson, Trent and vie were entertained at the home of Mr. Nord, northeast of town on Thursday evening. It is expected that a large share of our school notes for next week will be written by students of the high school. TOWNER COUNTY HIRES AGRICULTURAL AGENT At a meeting of the county commissioners of Towner County the services of A. H. Neumann were secured to take up the work as county agent beginning October 16. Mr. Neumann is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and for a year following his graduation was an assistant in soils work at that institution. He was county agent in Stark County, North Dakota for a year making a success of the work there. His salary was set at $2,700 per year and he will be supplied with a stenographer and other clerical help. Farm Information Service, North Dakota Agricultural College KESSLER-BROOKS On September 30, Judge Brooke issued the papers that gave authority to wed to Mr. Charles B. Kessler and Margaret A. Brooks, both of Hansboro and on the same day at the parochial residence Father John M. Garland pronounced the enchanting words that made the smiling couple man and wife, and to love and cherish each other through life. Cando Record MOST IMPORTANT NEWS OF THE WORLD Cleveland - The Cleveland Indians, pennant winners of the American League, are the word's champions. They won their fifth game from the Brooklyn National team by 3 to 0 here, making the world series of 1920 five games to two. Milwaukee - More than a score of persons were injured in a streetcar collision here. Eleven were taken to hospitals. The accident occurred when one car struck the rear end of another. Greenville, Alabama - Select Reid, a Negro, was lynched by a mob near Greenville after an alleged attack by him on A. H. Arrington, superintendent of the Southern Cotton Oil Company plant, who had discharged Reid. Chicago - The police have been asked to search for a $50,000 pearl necklace which mysteriously disappeared from the dressing table of Mrs. James Simpson, wife of the vice president of the Marshall Field and Company, in their summer home in Glencoe. Glendora, California - Five persons were killed when the Santa Fe Limited crashed into an automobile at a railroad crossing near here. Among the dead is S. Williams, Dodge Center, Minnesota. Madison, Wisconsin - The telegraph companies of the state will pay $81,972.50 in taxes during the coming year. Ashland, Wisconsin - Smoke from forest fires is seriously interfering with vessel movements on Lake Superior. Kenosha, Wisconsin - Wireless compass stations, to aid ships lost in a fog, are to be installed along the Great Lakes. Winnett, Montana - Part of the skeleton of a dinosaur was discovered here by Irvin Walker and C. E. Stone, geologists. The animal was declared to have been 30 feet long. Rhinelander, Wisconsin - The Wisconsin River is now at a lower stage than it has been in many years, virtually all big paper mills on the river, except those with emergency steam plans, running part capacity. Minneapolis - More than 500,000,000 bushels of grain, valued at fully a half billion dollars, are being held on the farms of Minnesota, North and South Dakota and Montana by farmers who are anticipating higher prices, according to figures compiled by Chamber of Commerce firms. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Minot - This city claims the stat's prize radish. It weighs six and a half pounds. Washburn - An old school building may be remodeled into a community gymnasium. Alamo - Pinned under an auto which turned over in a ditch, the little son of Ole Evanson was drowned. Arnold - Two automobiles, trying to dodge the flames of a sweeping prairie fire, collided and one was demolished. Blaisdell - Her arm and several ribs were broken when Mrs. Pat Murphy was bored and trampled by an enraged steer. Cooperstown - A black snake six feet long and six inches around was killed near here. This species is not native to North Dakota. Nome - A garage elevator falling on Henry M. Johnson, rural mail carrier, fractured his spine and otherwise seriously injured him. Mandan - The record of 7 minutes 52 seconds for the five mile auto race on the local half mile track has been lowered by John Lee of Fargo, in an Elgin, to 7 minutes, 14 seconds. Harvey - Fumes from an open barrel of gasoline were ignited when Dan Kroll entered his garage with a lantern. The garage, auto and adjacent haystacks were destroyed and Mr. Kroll was badly burned. Nome - Nine buildings were destroyed in a midnight fire with a loss of $25,000. Langdon - A barn door fell upon the five year old son of Emil Spurling and killed him. Valley City - John Carlson, 58, was killed by the kick of a horse he was unharnessing. Hillsboro - The two year old daughter of Alex Jacobsen was near death when she fell into a tub of hot water. Webster - Fifteen thousand bushels of grain, an elevator, a barn and two colts were burned in a fire on the former Wolf farm near here. The loss will amount to about $50,000. Minot - Arthur E. Dorcey shot himself to death as a result of worry over his crop failure. His wife sustained a bullet wound in the hand trying to wrest the gun from her husband. Wahpeton - When a local bachelor went to Chicago to claim a bride advertised as "wealthy, fair and 20", he found a widow with nine children waiting. His would-be honeymoon trip wound up as a long sightseeing tour. LOCAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Ole Peterson and family autoed to Grafton, North Dakota Saturday for a short visit with relatives, returning home Sunday. Fred Gray was at Bisbee over Sunday where he visited his father who is seriously ill. Carl Olson was a passenger to Devils Lake Friday last where he had dental work done, returning home Saturday. Claire Wilson was a passenger to Devils Lake Friday. Mrs. F. A. Kellogg and family returned to Hansboro Friday. Mrs. Kellogg and Jean having spent the summer at Lawton, North Dakota while Laura and Harry have been at Cartwright. John Wampler of Egeland was a business caller in our city Thursday and Friday. Lineman Joiner was up from Cando Friday looking after his work in this vicinity and also helped in connecting up the wires of the light plant which was moved to its new location in the Gagnon Garage. Velma Converse was a caller at Rolla Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Peterson of Bisbee visited with his sister, Miss Helen Peterson of this city Sunday last. Conductor Lloyd has been enjoying a vacation from his duties on the Farmers Line the past two weeks, Mr. Niclai acting conductor in his absence. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Poyzer and family spent Sunday with relatives at Mylo. Born to Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Blackorby on Wednesday, October 20, a boy. Both mother and baby reported doing nicely. Joseph Agarand shipped a car of horses to Washburn, Wisconsin Tuesday where they will be sold, his son Leon going along with the car as attendant. Joseph Agarand left Tuesday for Washburn, Wisconsin for a visit with relatives and also to look after some business interests at that place. Mrs. Oscar Skahl and baby arrived here Saturday from Garske for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Cox. J. R. Wills and son are busy these days handling potatoes, a car load having come in Monday, another car is expected to arrive the last of the week or first of next. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES The funeral of Wm. Arnold, who passed away at his home in our village last Monday was held at the church on Wednesday, Rev. Stevens officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, a large number of sympathizing friends being in attendance to pay their last respects to the deceased. Two of the children, Mrs. Bartle and (??-unable to read microfilm) Arnold were unable to come from a distance, the remaining five sons and two daughters being in attendance. W. E. Rimel disposed of his household effects, etc., by auction, Saturday and on Tuesday departed with his family for Huntington Beach, California, where they will make their future home. "Gene is the last of the several Rimels - who were Rock Lake pioneers - to leave our community and while they will be greatly missed, we hope that our loss will prove their gain. LOYD McCORD DIES SUDDENLY The very sudden death of Loyd McCord at his bachelor home several miles northeast of our village occurred last Monday, casting a gloom over our community. The young man was "baching it" on the Herman Gibbens' place, which he had farmed the past season and was in apparent good health. On Monday morning some workmen who were working on a barn on the place were attracted to the house by sounds and found young McCord in intense suffering. They hastened to the Brindle farm and summoned Dr. Balfour by phone but before he could arrive the young man was dead. because of the extreme suddenness of his death an inquest was thought necessary, so the coroner was summoned, and after impaneling a jury, the verdict was rendered natural death, that perhaps to have been brought on by acute indigestion, heart failure or etc. Undertaker Whalen and Mangan took charge of the remains removing them to the old Lichty hall, until communication can be received from relatives regarding their interment. The deceased had made his home in our midst for several years, being well respected and has many friends who are grieved to learn of his untimely removal. The marriage of Miss Maud Eakright to Miles S. Fuller occurred last Tuesday, October 12. The ceremony was performed at Cando at the Methodist parsonage, the minister of that church officiating. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Bessire acted as best man and bride's maid. A wedding supper followed at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Lipp. Both parties are well know in this vicinity and the congratulations of their many friends is extended them. The remains of the late Grandma Rimel were taken to Huntington Beach, California, Tuesday upon the departure of the W. E. Rimels for that place. Mr. and Mrs. Sims, parents of Mrs. Rygh, autoed up from South Dakota for a brief visit at the Rygh home. Miss Alice Maloney is staying at the Lehman home and attending high school. Mr. Mackey took charge of the pool hall Sunday as successor to the Haggars and will occupy the rooms above it. October 29, 1920 HANSBORO HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Contributed by Gladys Blackburn, Amy Olson, Joe Trent and Harry Tribble Friday night the freshmen were entertained at an initiation party by the upperclassmen. A program of stunts had been arranged for the evening. Initiation began as each freshman presented himself at the door with paddling a feature of the evening. Mr. Trent gave an excellent short talk on good sportsmanship. It applied to the upperclassmen as well as the freshmen. Each and everyone caught the spirit of his talk and the program passed off smoothly. Extemporaneous speeches, songs and music furnished amusement for all. A few of the most interesting numbers were: "Solo Dance", Celia Olson, accompanied with the ukulele; a musical selection by "The Louisiana Jazz - Boys", and a "Non-Partisan Wedding" by several students. The high school gymnasium is near completion. One section of the seats from the ball grounds was placed in the south end last Saturday for the use of spectators. The window lights were put in the first of the week and the place will soon be all enclosed. Stoves will be put in Saturday. Coach Cog has been testing the boys this week in order to find those best qualified for the first team. A game has been scheduled with Sarles High School on Friday night at Sarles. The school house now has a phone. It was installed by lineman Joiner, Saturday last. The seniors held a meeting last Monday and elected class officers as follows: President, Hazel Lawrence; Secretary and Treasurer, Zelina Wilson. The decided on lilac and white for class colors. Those receiving certificates this month for being neither absent or tardy are: seventh grade: Bessie Geyer, Rex Blackorby, Lillian Ward; eighth grade: Ethel Poyzer and Eleanor Ninke. There are now ten pupils in the eighth grade and fourteen in the seventh grade. There is a large number of boys and girls in the district that should be present. The girls' basketball team decided on blue serge bloomers and white middies. They had their first scrimmage on the floor Tuesday night and it cannot be said that they are lacking in either interest or pep. They are going to play boys' rules. LOCAL NEWS the Finley family and John Wampler were callers in St. John Friday evening. Mr. J. A. McDougall, who has been visiting at the home of his son, E. E. McDougall west of town, left Thursday for his home at Seattle, Washington. Conductor Lloyd is back on the job again after a few weeks outing which was spent hunting. Word was received here Sunday of the death of Fred Gray's father which occurred at Bisbee that forenoon, the deceased had been suffering the past year, having been left an invalid from an attack of influenza. The remains were taken to Nebraska for burial accompanied by Fred Gray of this place, his son and Mrs. Gillogly of Fargo, his daughter. Earl Medeford received word last Tuesday that his father who lives at St. John was not expected to live. He left immediately for that place, but we are glad to report that he is now on the road to recovery. Edwin Gray of Bisbee, arrived in this vicinity and will visit at the home of his brother, Fred Gray, east of town for an indefinite time. Hob Richardson was a caller at Rolla over Sunday. H. E. Krom of Sarles is in this vicinity buying cattle which he intends to ship next Monday, November 8. C. A. Weeder was a business caller down the line Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. E. Maddock left on Friday last by auto for Hamilton, North Dakota where they will reside. Sheriff Tom Oakland of Cando was a caller in our city Tuesday delivering ballots for the coming election. Mr. Sampson of Rock Lake was a business caller in our city Tuesday. D. D. Finley was a business caller at Egeland and Cando Tuesday returning home Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. McNurlin of St. John were callers in our city in few hours Sunday evening. Mr. Griver of Grand Forks, North Dakota, father of M. E. Griver of this city, visited at the latter's home here the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Thurwold Olson left on Wednesday for Fargo and other eastern points where they will visit friends and relatives. Monday evening several of the young married folks journeyed to the J. D. Leftwich farm with well filled baskets and took possession of the house it being a well planned surprise on Mr. and Mrs. Lynch Leftwich, bride and groom of a few weeks. The evening was spent in vocal and instrumental music after which a fine lunch was served. The happy couple were the recipients of many beautiful and useful gifts. Those present were the Messrs. and Mesdames Oscar Anderson, Roy Lymburn, George Williams, Herman Lentz, D. D. Finley, John Walker, Ernest Disher, Ruth, Susie, Alex and Charles Brown and Melvine and Alfred Olson. The guests departed at a late hour, wishing the newlyweds a long and prosperous married life. Mrs. Wm. Schwartz and daughter went to Grand Forks last Tuesday where the latter will receive treatment for her eyes. Her many friends in Cando will be pleased to know that Mrs. May Clifford is now nicely recovering from a paralytic stroke which she suffered at her home in St. John in the early part of September. She had just returned from a pleasant vacation trip to enter her children in school, when she was taken with the stroke which affected her entire left side. She was taken care of during her illness by her mother, Mrs. A. Blackorby, who came from Hansboro. Cando Herald Lewis Tourcott who has resided in this vicinity for a number of years has recently moved his family to their new home near Rolla which he purchased some time ago. The marriage of Miss Ruth Baarstad and Freddie Gailfus took place at Cando one day last week. The young people were accompanied by a sister and brother of the bride. We understand they will make their home on one of the O'Laughlin farms which Mr. Gailfus recently leased. Miss Fast of Sarles visited at the E. E. McDougall farm home last Saturday. Word was received here last week announcing the arrival of a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Robinson of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada. Mr. Robinson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Robinson north of town while Mrs. Robinson had resided in this community for some time before her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Robinson and sons, Elgen and Sam, returned home this week from points in Saskatchewan, Canada where they visited relatives. They report about one foot of snow in that part of Canada and were much surprised when they returned home and found the weather still nice. Donald Keller and Bob Peterson of Bisbee were over Sunday callers in this city. Helen Peterson, Velma Converse, Bob Peterson and Donald Keller autoed to Killarney Sunday. ROCK LAKE RIPPLES Miss Sorenson, County Superintendent, was an overnight guest in our village Thursday night. Royal and Charlie Clouse who went west with the Lish Elsberry party some few weeks ago, returned to Rock Lake last week. They report work very scarce being unable to find employment. Mrs. Harry Roberts returned last week from Calvin where she had been for several days receiving medical treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jahnke and little daughters and Miss Selma returned last Thursday from a motor trip to Thompson where they visited relatives. Alex Currie and Perry Parker were visitors here from the county seat Sunday. D. R. Brightbill of Cando was attending to business matters in our vicinity Thursday. Ralph Mateer of Mt. Auburn, Illinois arrived in our village Monday for a few days visit with relatives here. Mr. Mateer has spent the past three months among Montana relations and is returning home via North Dakota. Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Walder autoed to Devils Lake Thursday accompanied by Mrs. Glen Latham and babies and brother Charlie Clouse who will visit with their father, T. E. Clouse in Wisconsin. Mrs. Corbett who has been a guest of the Latham home, was also coming the party she was going on to her home at Fargo. A very pretty home wedding took place in our village last Wednesday, October 20, at six o'clock, when Miss Elma Latham and Mr. Adolph Walder were united in holy wedlock, Rev. C. D. Gambriel of Rugby officiating. The bride was tastefully attired in a gown of white silk and georgette and was attended by her sister, Miss Mabel Latham, who was dressed in dainty light blue. The groom wore the conventional dark and was attended by his brother, Rudolph Walder, as best man. The ring ceremony was used. A bountiful dinner immediately followed the conclusion of the wedding nuptials, covers for thirty-seven guests which included immediate relatives and close friends, being laid. The contracting parties need no introduction as both have grown up in our midst and have a host of friends who extend them the sincerest of wishes for a happy, prosperous future. Mr. and Mrs. Walder have purchased the former Harry Stout bungalow, where they will be at home to their friends November 1. Rev. C. D. Gambriel, wife and baby who came up on Wednesday to attend the Latham-Walder wedding nuptials, returned to their home at Rugby Thursday. Mrs. Geo. Price returned on Tuesday from Devils Lake where she has been receiving medial treatments. Earl McCord, brother of the deceased Loyd McCord, arrived last week and advised that his brother's remains be interred here. The funeral services were held from the church Saturday afternoon, Rev. Smith officiating and were laid to rest in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery. Many friends attending to pay their final tribute to the deceased. The sincere sympathy of the community is extended the bereaved brother and other relatives. Miss Fern Wilbeins, sister of Mrs. Chas. Jahnke, came up from Michigan where she is teaching school for a short visit with the latter returning Sunday. NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Gaylord - Leo Wells, 77, pioneer, died as a result of a fall. Columbus - Central time has replaced mountain time here. Finley - When he failed to stop at Sheriff Sparrow's command, J. T. Carlson was shot through the leg. Niagara - This point, St. John and Oriska were made money order offices by a recent order of the postal department. Mandan - The loss of an eye resulted when Sidney Clark, three, was struck by a stone thrown by older boys in play. Bottineau - A coroner's jury exonerated Sheriff Thomas Hennessy and his deputies of the shooting and killing of a whiskey runner. Minot - Fines ranging from $1,000 down to $5 were imposed upon 12 persons who pleaded guilty to violation of the prohibition law. Bowbells - Falling in front of a tractor, the two-year-old son of John Koch was instantly killed. His father and mother saw the accident. Tower City - Elizabeth and Mary Klinger, sisters and Harry and John Pommerer, brothers, were the principals in a double wedding. Amidon - Unconscious for two days, Cleo Nebergall, 31, died as a result of a fractured skull sustained when a steer dismounted him from his horse. Bluegrass - Arthur C. Conitz has been commissioned postmaster. Other postmasters recently named in the state are: Erik Rossing, Bergen; Minnie Pusch, Shields; Roland Strong, Weaver. Simcoe - Fire destroyed 70 acres of grain. Grafton - Bernard Faille, 73 died after 43 years of residence in this vicinity. Cooperstown - The baby daughter of Joseph Kalvik drowned in a bathtub of water. Grafton - Head downward in a rain barrel, the baby son of Emil Egland was found drowned. Sanger - Thrown from his wagon which passed over him, C. W. Holquist was instantly killed. Sheyenne - Filling an auto tank with gasoline by lantern light cost Ole Berglund his machine. Hillsboro - Little Mercedes Jacobson died as a result of scalds sustained when she fell into a tub of boiling water. Hazen - A spring in a threshing machine recoiled and struck Gottfried Goetz in the face, causing the loss of an eye. Christine - A gold watch and chain was presented to both Mr. and Mrs. John Alem in honor of their golden wedding. Williston - Caught between two cars in making a coupling, Anthony Heinen, Great Northern switchman, was crushed to death. Youngtown - Herman Kroeger, 80, member of the first Missouri Slope colony and pioneer in diversified farming in North Dakota, died suddenly. Eckelson - Extricated from the tangled ruins of his machine by two farm women, an aviator named Hamilton who suffered a mishap near here, was saved from burning to death. The machine was destroyed. Fargo - A 20 year old boy enrolled in Fargo college is a native of Armenia who saw service with the Turkish army throughout the war, having been forced to don the Turk uniform. Sentinel Butte - His faithful dog standing watch over him, Roland Holmes, 13, was found unconscious in the bad lands where he had been herding cattle and had evidently been thrown from his horse. The lad died two days later, never regaining consciousness. TOWN TRAVELS THREE MILS Billings, Montana - The town of Pompey's Pillar is going to move. Within the next few weeks all buildings will travel three miles across the prairie to a more advantageous position on the main line of the Northern Pacific railroad. Articles of agreement were signed here by the business men of the village. Pompey's Pillar is east of Billings on the Huntley reclamation project. t The new town will be but half a mile distant from the rock pillar which lends the name, where Pompey, the negro servant of Captain Clark, was buried when a section of the Lewis and Clark expedition passed the spot.