The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-04-20
Wimbledon Ne,vs.

Wimbledon, N. D., April 1S.-To TIL
Forum; Old Boreas with his chillin,
blasts for the past three DAVIS ha
rudely dispelled our dream that ~,
were living In the banana belt" bu
as the rain, sleet and snow furnish
much needed moisture he is forgiven
The noted evangelist, Rev. Robt
Jones, with his singer, MIR. Burch
spent Sunday here. Union service,
We're held in the Presbyterian church
with large audiences, in spite Of tn,
blizzard. Rev. Jones was here fiv,
years ago and conducted series 81
| meetings and has many warm friends
VINO were glad to greet him again
DR.. and Mrs. Wanner left on Friday
for western trip and win be absent
several weeks.
=. w. Stein returned from Adams
on Tuesday after closing up his bust
ness interests there and shipping the
balsnce of his goods here. He will
now run a harness store in connection
with his hardware and has engaged
Andrew Skare. who had charge of that
department in Adams, to conduct II
here.
More Bros. received several car
loads OF automobiles again last week.
Anton Fried two car loads. d. r.
Berlin and e. w. stein also handle
them. The number sold here this
spring indicates a prosperous people.
More Bros. alone sold twelve in one
week in this village.
Mrs. Hewson of Edgeley and Mrs
Langeness of Sherwood were welcome
visitors among their old friends here
last week
Mrs. Trip of Enderlin spent a few
days with Mrs. A. Y. More last week
Miss Montgomery came in from her
school beyond Valley City to spend
Sunday with her parents.
Miss Coney spent Sunday last at
home.
Mr.. Halverson returned from his So
journ in Hot Springs. Ark, in renewed
health.
Mason's Jubilee Singers were here
the past week and have many en-
thusiastic admirers.
Four members OF the Woman's club
had planned to go by anto on Friday
morning to Sanborn to attend the
district federation but the storm pre-
vented
The last number Of the lecture
course was given by the pupils of the
high school on Friday evening to a
crowded house. An amusing comedy,
Charley's Aunt, was presented re-
markedly well for amateurs and won
much enthusiastic applause. Although
some distinguished lecturers had an
peared in the course the management
again faced deficit, but thanks to
Professor Kuhnes and his pupils there
is now considerable balance in their
favor.
The last club party for the season
was held in the home Of Dr. and Mrs.
Wanner on Tuesday evening with Mrs
Peterson and Miss Grisen assisting.
Some extra guests were present and
ten tables were played. The guests
were conducted to the dining rooms
by two charming Japanese maids-ap-
In reality the little
daughters of the house in Japanese
costume. The Japanese effect was
carried out throughout the evening
and was quaint and delightful. Re-
freshments were delicious and every
one seemed in their gayest mood. Mrs.
NJ. r. Coleman won first prize-a Jap
anese book--and George Lockett the
consolation.
On April / Mr.. and Mrs. A. Y. More
assisted by DIR. and Mrs. Simmons and |
Miss Bascom, gave delightful club |
party. A number Of guests were pres |
snt and the number of tables increased |
to ten. The jokes incident to the date
zept q wave Of merriment Ia circula-
lion which was Increased when re-
,reshments were served-but the
chicken croquettes were appreciated
thoroughly though served in cream
ouffs. In some cases the stuffed olives
lid not taste as good as they looked
,ut afforded much fun. The first prize
vas won by Mr.. Johnson and Mr.. Ber-
In carried off the consolation prize-a
'ox Of confectionery which he gener-
'usly ~ divided.
Nicholas Flaglor left Saturday even
ng to spend a few days with his fam
w in Minneapolis Cor. w.