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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Draxton Sentenced.

Late yesterday afternoon Bernard
Draxton was brought to the city and
received sentence by Judge Fisk for
violation of the liquor law at North
wood. He was convicted at the De-
cember term of court and sentence
was suspended pending the argument
of a motion for new trial on alleged
new evidence. Yesterday he received
sentence of 80 days in the county Jail
and fine of 5000, IN failure of the
payment of which he is to spend $50
days in Jail. Bail is being secured at
Northwood and Draxton will be at
liberty pending the postponed argu-
ment of the motion for new trial.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
After Draft Horses.

Senator ]. D.sBacon left this morn
ing for Sioux City, Des Moines and
other southern points on a business
trip and will be absent for some time.
He expects to pick up car of good
draft horses while absent and will
ship them to Grand Forks for market.
There is a strong demand for good
general purpose horses in this section,
and the senator knows where to locate
them as well as being good judge
OF horse flesh. He will visit his old
home at Des Moines while absent.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Joseph Bell DeRemer, architect.
J. W. Ross, the architect.
W. J. Edwards, the other architect
Large Attendance.

The presentation of Damon and Py-
thias by the Harold Nelson company
at the Metropolitan last night was wit
messed by large audience. The COM
pany sustained their high reputation
for dramatic and artistic excellence by
splendid staging of the old story of
Damon and Pythias. The members of
local lodge No. 1, Knights of Pythias,
under whose auspices the performance
was given, are much pleased with the
attendance last evening and the most
creditable way In which the play was
presented. The seat sale was large
and everybody pleased with the even
ing's entertainment
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
An Old Time Resldent,

James Mcdonald. one of the pros
porous farmers of Forest River, was
in the city yesterday attending the
meeting of the Northern Fire and Ma
rine company of which he is director.
Mr.. Mcdonald is one of the first set
tiers who crossed tho prairies and To-
Gated at Forest River-in 1879. He
is SO years old and most vigor-
our example of the healthy climate of
North Dakota
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
To Make Florida an Island.

A canal of great Importance which
requires construction is across the
northern part of the peninsula OF Flor
ida. Such canal would save 700
miles between New Orleans and New.
York, and about the same distance
between our other gulf and Atlantic
cities. Most vessels between these
ports now go two days out Of their
way and. WREN time is so important
and the cost Of sea transportation so
great, this cannot forever be endhred.i
Florida Is level. and so can be cut
Without much difficulty or expense;
and there are some streams which
couN be utilized for part of the route.
Technical World Magazine. Il
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Enjoyed Birthday.

Yesterday was the 45th anniversary
of Judge McLaughlin's birth. The
judge did not celebrate, but pursued
the even tenor of his way. Most men
are f1attered by their youthful appear
ance,but the judge has never received
any such compliments. The fact of
the matter is he looks SIS. To his ear
ly marriage, at the age of 10, he at
tributes his premature look of age.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
MAGNIFICENT Dog.

People about the Great Northern
station are amused mornings while
waiting for the belated trains by the
clever tricks of w. B. Woods magnifi-
cent specimen of the canine tribe,
Don" Don makes the trains as reg
ularly as Harry Simmons and takes
as much pride in seeing that things
come the way of the Hotel Dacotah.
His favorite amusement is hunting for
Harry's lost mittens. 1t makes no diff
ference where one of them may be hid
or lost, he ferrets it out and brings it
back to his master. Mr.. Wood recently
refused $3.50 for the dog.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Showing Today.

Beginning early this morning there
has been quite heavy fall of snow.
1t did not impede traffic to any great
extent, there being little wind. The
trains into the city from the south
were nearly an hour late this morn
ing. The snow continued to fall the
greater part OF the day and between
four and six inches has been added to
the snow on the level all the way from
st. Paul to Winnipeg.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Something Doing at Neche.

Mr.. Charles Folker, prominent
young business man at Neche, and
Miss Agnes O'Connor, handsome and
talented young lady of the same place,
were married at Pembina on the 18th
inst. At the same time and place
occurred the wedding of Mr.. VIM.
Weedin and Miss Nellie Folker, the
groom being employed as telegraph
operator by the Great Northern at
Neche, while the bride who is assistant
postmistress at the same place, being
vivacious and popular to an unusual
degree. The Evening Times extends
congratulations to the quartette of
Young home-huilders
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Foot Badly Hurt.

A. r. LaSuer, living in the vacinitX
of Grand Forks, arrived in the city
last evening. He had badly crushed
foot and came home for medical ex-
animation. His foot was hurt by
falling log in the Partridge Lake Lum-
Der company's camp near Bemidji. The
doctors at Bemidji wanted to ampu-
tate the member but LeSuer objected
and came to Grand Forks to get in
touch with physicians whom he knew.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Arrested at Perth.

According to the Perth Journal, a
man named Black is in trouble there
on a serious charge in which his step
daughter, aged 10, is the complaining
witness. Black has been arrested and
taken to Rolla 70 rtrial. The Journal
states:
William Black lived here before he
was married, holding down home
stead across the county line. About
three years ago he went to Grand Forks
widow with large family Of small
children. They commenced the new life
n neat eat cottage here IN town which
and there they lived until last spring,
when they moved to the farm"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Ballard Is Improving.

S. w. Ballard, the Iowa farmer who
was injured while riding a bucking
bronchO some two weeks ago at the
Murphy farm, is reported to be i'm
proved today and the chances for his
recovery now seem to be good. 1t was
at first thought that he would not sur
vive the injury, being an old man and
relatives in Iowa were sent for. Mr..
Ballard is we'll to do and recently sold
large farm in Iowa, coming here to
dispose of car of horses which he
had left after the sale.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Marble Here.

Late yesterday the first shipment of
the marble for the federal building
was received and is being hauled to
the building and the work of placing
it has begun. Red, green and white
marble will be used for wainscotting
the corridors and stairways. The
building will not be completed as the
contract calls for, on Feb. /.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
KENT REALTY s.
INVESTMENT co.
THE CITY IN BRIEF
Coming Events.

Yankee Doodle Girls" Metropoli-
tan, Jan. "a.
Elks' "Snow Ball" party, Jan. 20.
Elks' annual ball, Feb. 10.
Elks' masquerade ball, Feb. 20.
Athletic meet Y. M. c. A. VS.. State
University at Y. M. C.. A. gymnasium,
Saturday evening, Jan. 81.
Farmers Institute-Jan. 29-30-31.
Convention of State Undertakers
Association-January 31-Feb. 1-2.
State Bankers meeting, Grand Forks
January Goth.
Human Hearts - Metropolitan,
Thursday evening, Jan. IS.
Harold Nelson in Damon and Py-
thias-Metropolitan Tuesday evening,
Jan. 16; Quo Vadis, Wednesday even
ing, Jan. II.
Concert at New Christian Science
church, under auspices of Thursday
Musical club, Jan. 26-Mrs. Minnie
Fisk Griffin, soprano, OF Chicago.
Masons' Dancing Party-Thursday
evening, Jan. Is.
Irish-American Dalcing Party-Fri-
day evening, Jan. ~.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
To Take q Vacation.

This evening Owen Young will leave
for the west. Mr.. Young expected to
go Monday, but business matters kept
him in Grand Forks until today. This
evening he will leave for the south and
will go direct to Rhyolite, Nevada,
where he is interested in the banking
business. From there he will proceed
to California and spend few weeks.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Visited ut CrOOkston.

Manager Thomas Roycroft, of the
Grand Forks Gas & Electric Co., spent
yesterday in the city as the guest Of
Manager Peterson of the Crookston
Water Works, Power & Light Co. Mr..
Roycraft is one of the most competent
men in the business and at the same
time is one of the best fellows that
ever cast his lot in the Red River val
ley. He grew up with the Grand
Forks plant and it is said that he
knows the location of every jet in the
gas system there and every insulator
in connection with the electric light
ing STANDARDIZATION Times.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
InsDecting Books,

Ernest C. Kast of the Tri-State Tele-
phone company is in the city today in
specting the books of the company.
He finds that the local business has
greatly increased within the past few
months. The new long distance line
north aud to Thief River Falls will
add considerable business to the local
Office
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Name Is Satisfactory.

The name finally decided upon for
the cemetery, Memorial Park, seems
to meet with general public endorse
ment judging from the expressions
last evening after reading the same
in The Evening Times. 1t is consid-
cred very appropriate and the ladies
have made a wise selection.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Was Well Attended.

1t was large and representative
audience which attended the produc-
ton of Damon and Pythias at the Met
ropolitan last evening and the officers
of Grand Forks lodge No. /, under
whose auspices it was given, are we'll
pleased with the attendance. Harold
Nelson was all that could be expected
of him and the play was very enter
tanning one.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Masonic Party.

There will be an informal dancing
party at the Masonic Temple Thurs
day, Jan. IS, for all Masons and their
ladies. Dancing to commence prompt
ly at 9 o'clock. The privilege is ex-
tended to each Mason to invite one
gentleman and his ladies.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Emerado Growing.

A. A. Hood, the general merchant
from Emerald, was in, the city last
evening and transacted business. He
says that Emerald is growing and that
owing to it's metropolitan proclivities,
the Evening Times is much in demand.
He was very complimentary in his
judgment of the new daily as an all
around newspaper.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
On a Still Hunt.

Sheriff Turner was passenger west
this morning on still hunt for a
party for whom he has had a warrant
for some time. He had bunch that
the man he was after was located in
the western part of the state. Sheriff
Turner expected to go Monday, but
put off the trip on account of the
weather and struck a blizzard today.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
The Lincoln Quartette.

The Lincoln Quartette will appear
at the Baptist church next Monday
avening under the auspices of the Y.
M. C. A. entertainment committee.
This quartette comes very highly rec
commended and one of the members,
James c. Wardell, is from North Da-
kota. To holders of course tickets an
admission of 20 cents, and others so
cents will be charged.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
A General House Cleaning.

The Deaconess hospital is under
going thorough house cleaning and
redecorating and will be when COM
pleted about the neatest establishment
of the kind in the state. The walls
are being newly papered and the cell
ing frescoed and artistically decorated
adding much to the attractive appear
ance of the institution.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Station Crowded.

The jam at the Great Northern sta
ton at the present time, both morn
ing and evening, although it is said
to be the dull season in passenger
traffic, is something tremendous. 1t
is almost impossible to make your way
through the crowds of people going
and coming. 1t is safe guess that
no city of the size of Grand Forks in
the United States presents such a rush
of traffic.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Officers of Company II.

The militia company at jamestown
has been reorganized with a member
ship of sos, and elected Dana Wright
captain; John McElroy, first lieuten-
ant and James Gray, second lieuten-
ant. The armory has been secured
temporarily for one meeting a week.
"A report .embodying the above has
been sent to the adjutant generals of
flee, and the governor will In all
probability accept the company into
the state guard. 81
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Passed Examination.

The many friends of Thomas Larson
will be glad to know that he passed
a successful examination at the drug
gists' exam held at Fargo recently.
He is employe dat the Schlaberg &
Griffin pharmacy and is an efficient
and popular clerk.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
convention a Hummer.

D. H. Block, the Forest River den
tist passed through the city this morn
ing enroute home from Fargo, where
he. attended the meet of the State
Dentist association. He pronounced
it the best convention ever held by
the association since it organized.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
PERSONALS

E . Z. , ! . y f y
Ed Smith is putting up ice at Maple
Lake. b N. 4.
A. E. Kirkberg Of Fargo is in the
city on business matters.
w. J. Written. the Mountain mer-
chant, is in Grand Forks today. @
G. P. Easton of Crookston was an
overnight visitor in Grand Forks.
Attorney B. G. skulason was called
to Niagara today on legal business.
Chas. w. Prouty, representing Chi
cago millinery firm, is in the city to-
day. s
E. ]. Sander is at his Office today,
after slight ind'sposition from a
cold.
Geo. Kabala, with the Tibbs, Hutch
ms Co., of Minneapolis. is in the city
today.
A. A. Hood, prominent merchant
of Emerald, was business visitor
today.
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Holbrook of
Pleasant Lake are registered at the
Dacotah.
s. M. Lee of Grand Rapids, Michi-
gan. is visiting the city on business
matters.
M. NJ Gillen will leave tomorrow
morning for st. Paul on a brief bust
ness trip.
w. A. Stephenson, with the North
western Collection agency, is in the
city today.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M. Robbie of Dray-
ton were guests at the Hotel Dacotah
last night.
DR.. G. ]. SHETLAND, Jr., of the uni
versity is confined to his room suffer-
ing from poisoning his face.
Manager T. B. Wadsley of the Ed
wards-Wood Co., was at Grafton yes
fterday on business matters.
DR.. Taylor was passenger this
morning to Devils Lake, where he was
called on professional business.
w. w. Nichols of Fargo is among the
prominent men from the city up the
Red river in Grand Forks today.
]. w. Scott. the Gilby business man,
passed through the city last evening
enroute to Fargo on matters of bust
ness.
F. T. McCrea, with the Moline Plow
works, and with headquarters in Min
neapolis, lodged at the Dacotah last
night.
Chares M. English, we'll known
business man of Niagara and Geo.
Meichler of that place, registered in
last evening.
Bob Satterlee, with John G. Miller,
the Chicago clother, was among the
knights of the grip who tarried last
night in the city.
Deputy United States Marshal
Slant of Fargo passed through the
city this morning enroute west on pro-
fessional business.
K. j. Ike, the well-known music
dealer, formerly of Crookston, but
now of Grafton, was in the city last
evening on business.
Max Friedland was passenger to
CroOkston this morning, where he will
dispose of a few of the new Reming-
ton machines to customers. t
1uOAde T. Moouey OI feFSuS, North
Dakota, came in last evening and was
a guest at the Dacotah last night. He
is enjoying day of metropolitan life.
G. F. Lathrop, with the Gage Bros,
the Chicago milliners. called on the
trade in the city today. He is fitting
out his patrons with the latest bon
nets. etc, for the spring season.
]. K. Ike, who recently sold his
music store at Devils Lake, was Wis.,
itor in Grand Forks yesterday on mat
tiers of business. He left this morning
for the north to look after the trade.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
After Blind Pigeers.

This morning Assistant States At
torney B. G. Skulason left for Niagara,
where he will look after alleged vio-
lation of the liquor law. People of
that village claim that bind pigs -four
ish in that atmosphere and they have
called upon the states attorneys office
to look into the matter.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Basket Ball Games.

The university will meet the uni
versity team tonight ma return game
to be played at the gymnasium. The
game will be called at S:15. On Sat-
urday evening, Jan. 20 the Y. w. C. A.
will meet the Fosston girls team at
the Y. M. c. A. gymnasium.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Snuff Trade largo

Ray Dimmick, the Chicago snuff
man, is calling on the trade in Grand
Forks today. Mr.. Dimmick says that
it is surprising what large amount
of snuff is consumed in the United
States. The trade Of Grand Forks alone
aggregates surprisingly large
amount.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
VIII Go South.

first of the month for trip south.
He will visit the Hot Springs and from
there will go to other southern points.
ing town on account of the threatened
investigation of the coal trust.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Thriving at Winnipeg.

Frank Shelburn. formerly of this
city where he conducted the Prescott
restaurant, is enjoying good bust
ness at Winnipeg where he owns a
similar establishment. His many
friends here will be pleased to learn
of his success.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Handles Large Line.

Norris Fried, the New York notion
man, is calling on his trade in Grand
Forks today and is very compliment
tary relative to the progress and en-
terprise of the city. Ell covers a
large territory and does not hesitate
to pronounce Grand Forks one of the
very best towns of its population in
the country. Not only is it a good
business point, but it is progressive
and has excellent accommodations.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Boys of Y. M. C. A. to Enjoy Outing.

Last evening at meeting of the
boys department outing committee,
two outings were planned. On Jan.
q there will be boys skying party
On Feb. the big annual sleigh ride
and supper. Tickets to the latter will
be sold at Is cents each to defray the
expenses of the evenings entertain
ment.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Judgment By Default.

In the case of Milligan VS.. Ander-
son in Judge McLaughlin's court yes
terday, judgment was rendered by de-
fault, the defendant falling to put in
an appearance.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Case At Rugby.

On January %, Attorney Tracy R.
Bangs will go to Rugby to try. case
of some Importance, involving the title
to some $4,000 worth of real estate.
He will represent his old schoolmate,
F. A. Crook, in the case.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
In Grand Forks Hospital.

o. ]. Stearns, the popular postmas-
ter of Rugby, was committed to the
Grand Forks hospital a few days ago
for a minor operation. The. work was
successful and Mr.. Stearns will be
about again in a few days.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
A Bonanza Farmer.

Hon. John M. Scott, the bonanza
farmer OF Gilby who raises the finest
clover in North Dakota, arrived last
evening and Is shaking hands with his
friends today.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
On tor the East.

Sam ROsenthal Of the New York
Outlet store has left for an extended
trip to New York and other eastern
purchasing points and will place or
1ders for spring goods. He will be alb
sent for some time.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Big Game Expected.

The game of basket ball between the
Y. w. c. A. team of Grand Forks and
the girls team of Fosston will occur
in the Y. M. c. A. gymnasium on Sat-
urday evening. The price of admis-
sion will be rs cents.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Received PAYMENT.

Mrs. ]. R. Mckay has received a
draft for $1,000 in payment of the pol
icy held by her husband in the Modern,
Brotherhood Of America The death
occurred on the 9Th of January and
the payment was made on the 10th.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Collections.

Local collections Of all kinds made
on commission. Prompt service guar
anteed. We solicit your business. Box
II. Grand Forks. N. D.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Woodmen and Royal Neichbors.

Social session anc dance, after
short business meeting. Woodmen
bring your ladies to the social session
on the 18th. All Royal Neighbors are
cordially invited.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
Public Stenographer.

Miss Laura .Daubenberg. Room q,
Clifford Blk. Phones: 983 N. W.: Tri-
State, 292R. Residence, N. w. 613M.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-17
.kEL.SEY'S
COLUMN
|Z|
/ UNIVERSITY AVENUE LOTS

Yesterday, today and tomorrow.
We've been talking University Avenue
for the past year, are still talking 1t
and intend to keep on talking it, be-
cause we know what we're talking
about when we say that property In
that locality is, without question, the
best realty investment in the city to-
day, and developments during the past
few months have fully demonstrated
It. Our auto is running every day this
fine weather and we will be only too
glad to take you out and show you any
or all of these money making proper
ties. Prices are low and will surely
advance ere long. NOW is THE
TIME.
FOR sALE-1s LOTS IN BLOCK 2. B.
& e. srd. one block east Of Ball Park;
m s1S1 ea' sna go down and 30 per
ane lots in Block 20, B. & 3; sra,
no grading; sewer in alley in rear 81
SEE o' .i5e SO down Ss and per
month. Every one money maker.
FOR sALE-10 LOTS IN BLOCK 29. B.
srd lust off from Gnu uniyersitY
per month. Bargain.
FOR sALE-12 LOTS IN BLOCK SO. B.
& E. Bird, facing south, half block
from University avenue.
FOR SALES LOTS IN BLOCK IS ON
University avenue. Come In and see
us about these; can be had at bar
gain.
FOR RENT - ON NORTH SIXTH
street. eight room house in fine con-
dition; newly papered thrneeug gd
month.
FOR RENT-ON NORTH FOURTH
street, seven-room house, all modern;
good cellar with cement floor. $50
per month.
FOR SALE - ON NORTH FOURTH
street, two houses of five and eight
rooms respectively, on lot 50x140;
these houses rent for SO and SIS
per month. Price $4,000, on easy
terms.
FOR RENT-oN MINNESOTA AVE-
nue., new eight-room house. with city
water, gas and sewer. $25 per month.
FOR RENT = ON NORTH THIRD
street, eight-room house. all modern
but heat. Possession given at once.
SET SO per month.
WE WANT TO BUY A NEW FIVE OR
house, all new and in good condition
with good cellar, city water; must be
in north end of city.
FOR RENT - ON SOUTH THIRD
street. good sized store. s25 per
month.
FOR RENT-SIX-ROOM HOUSE IN
Riverside Park; city water and barn;
$40 per month. Possession given at
once.