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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-25
SMOKERS CLOTHES
CAUGHT ON FIRE

Minot, N. D., Dec. 25.-Deputy
Sheriff Dan Dougherty narrowly es-
capped being badly burned while driv-
ing in an automobile near Ryder We'd
nesday, a spark from a lighted cigar
having ignited his coat infiicting pain
full burns before being extinguished.
Mr.. Dougherty was sitting alone in the
rear seat of the car which was being
driven by Deputy Sheriff Nelson with
Deputy Billion of Ryder at his side.
Mr.. Dougherty was enjoying smoke
when suddenly he began to feel hot
under the collar. His cries of fire,
fire. caused Mr.. Nelson to believe the
machine was ablaze and he came to a
sudden stop. Looking behind him he
saw Dougherty frantically trying to
put out small blaze in his coat col
lar. Just as the latter was about to
leap into snow drift. Deputy Billion
reached him and succeeded in extin-
gushing the blaze. but not before
Dougherty's neck had been painfully
scorched. The excitement was all over
in moment and the party proceeded
on to Ryder Mr.. Dougherty says they
were driving against high wind and
believes this was responsible for a
live spark from his cigar lodging in
the collar and setting 1t afire.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-25
DEAFNESS,
HEAD NOISES
Flew Book on New Method
How to Recover Hearing
Without Drugs or
Electric Devices
Message Of Hope and Joy to
All Afflicted Persons

There In hope Of wellbased kind
which should bring joy and ultimate
contentmant to multitudes OF persons
who have been troubled for years with
deafness or head-noises.
DIR. Coutant, an able specialist. has
evolved newly perfected method for
treating cases where the hearing is not
perfect or where the sufferer is harass-
ed by ringing, roaring, buzzing or other
disagreeable noises in the head. 1t APP
pears that about 05 out Of every hum
dred cases are from causes amenable
TO proper treatment.
DR.. Coutant does not advocate the
use OF drugs or electricity. He relies
chiefly upon cooperating with Nature
In bringing about speedy and enectu-
al cure OF morbid aural conditions. Re-
markable cures are reported, many OF
them being In the cases Of deafness
that had existed for about 20 to 40
years. with the description given In
bis newly published book. the learned
doctor provides long series OF letters,
written by, persons who had been given
up as hopeless, and who were speedily
cured ait home without loss OF time and
without inconvenience by DIR. Coutant's
natural home method.
Anyone who Is interested can write
to q dozen or hundred Of the persons
who. not long ago, we're victims OF
deafness or haad-noises (0r BOTH and
who are now delighted to proclaim
themselves as marvellously benefited
Or completely cured.
Or. Coutant is not one Of the ire
sponsible quacks, Of which there Il
such large number, but is 2 reput-
able, responsible, Iicentiate, practising
physicians with third of century =
active experience.
The doctor believes there are many
who are troubled with deafness. etc.
who might be permanently freed from
their inability to hear and from tin
nitus fnoises) IL they would DO % oth
ers have successfully done, merely foi
lowing the advice given.
The book, which any reader can Oh
tain from the author, Dr. George ~
Coutant, 900 ID. station ~, New York
II. r., has been declared BY many q
Sc worth its weightin gold. One needs
only 10 write Tor It and the treatis'
wfil rrexnpA7y coEae II plain wrapper
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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-25
NEWS NOTES FROM
THE STATE CAPITOL.

Bismarck, N D.. Dec. 25.--Arrange-
ments were completed In the Poole
case. the attorneys on each side con-
Stunning an hours time in presenting
the details and their view Of the law In
the matter. The question viii proba-
bly, not be decided by the court TIL
about the first of the year as the court
has taken holiday recess.
Among those over the state who re-
ceived a Christmas present from the
secretary Of states department In the
form OF a highly embellished notary
commission were Oscar Sawby or Ber-
gen, Jens M. Lund, jr. OF Powers
lake. M. L. Glarum of Plaza, r. Il.
Clausen of MELVILLE, James ". Brooks
az Cando, and J. l.. Bowers OF Man.
dan.
state Examiner Oliver Knudson has
gone to Michigan City to spend Christ
mas with his family; Deputy Score
tary OF State John Andrews goes to
Tidgerwood to spend the Yuletide with
his family. and Deputy Land Commits
sioner Thurston went to Hazelton TO
help out with his printing plant there
so his printers win have little spare
time for the holidays.
A. It. Christ. cashier Of the state
hank at Dickey,, and A. B. Hutchinson,
president of the First State bank OF
Adrian, were at the capitol Saturday
and had important business at the Of
fice Of the state bank examiner.
Hon. b. r. spalding, chief justice OF
the state, left Friday afternoon TO
spend Christmas with his family al
Fargo.
Commissioner w. G. Gi1breath was
at his desk Saturday after returning
from the st. Paul land show. Mr.. Gil
breath says he hopes to be able to
seek a little relief from land shows
and exposftions for the time being.
He has had one continual round OF y
since early last summer. when ne
commenced to prepare for the state
exposition held at Bismarck, and ne
would appreciate a short rest during
the holiday season at least.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-25
FOXY SQUAW HAD
KNIVES WITH Her
STARTLED SOME OF THE PAS
sENGERs AT THE DEPOT AT
DEVILS LAKE.

Devils Lake, N. D., Dec. 25.-Mrs.
,Adolph, heap-much-squaw, from the
reservation, was the source of attrac-
ton at the Great Northern passenger
depot when she attempted to do some
barber work.
Equipped with two long knives and
bent on having some fun she APP
preached a man with an exceptionally
long fnustache and with the help OF
some of his friends who held him
down she pretended to trim his val
ued fuzz from his upper lip.
After giving him good scare she
went her way, placed the knives back
in their holder and pushed her way
out of the door laughing gleefully
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-25
GIRL Was
KIDNAPPED
Canadian Girl Was Taken to
Minot-- Now in Wis.

Minot, N. D., Dec. kidnapped
by a married man and brought to
Minot and later taken east, Ruby
Palmer of Portage La Prairie. Canada.
was today located at Arcadia, Wis,
and her mother is on the way to get
her daughter.
The story of Ruby's disappearance
reads like romance. Mrs Palmer
ran a hotel at Souris, Canada, during
the last summer, and her 16-year-old
daughter, Ruby, worked and boarded
In town One day Mrs. Palmer went
to see her daughter and found that
she had mysteriously disappeared two
days before.
At first no clues could be secured
as to her whereabouts or explanation
OF her disappearance could be made.
Later it was learned that a married
man, who lived in the city, also dis
appeared about the same time.
Mrs. Palmer followed UP the various
clues, and finally learned that ner
daughter had been taken to Minot.
she came here last September and q
search was begun, which resulted to-
day in the discovery of the girl at Ar
cadia, Wis.
my daughter is, mere girl, and
her disappearance was most myster-
ious," said Mrs. Palmer, who is In
the city today on her way to Wiscon-
sin, to get her daughter. "She was
virtually kidnapped and taken from
home. We traced her from place TO
place. but on arriving at the various
points, always found that she had left
few days before.
81 gave the facts Of the case to Dan
Kimball of Minot, who Immediately
began an investigation. never
dreamed Mr.. Kimball would locate
the girl in Wisconsin. Mr.. Kimball
did not say much, but he was evident
ly working all the time.
II am on the way now to get Ruby.
She is a mere girl, and believe that
the authorities can make it warm for
the man who took her away. She is
working in Arcadia, and as far as
know is well. / will certainly be glad
to get her back. and am very grateful
for the assistance that / have receiv-
ed from the Minot police officials"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-25
STRAIGHT SALARY
FOR new SHERIFF

Wahpeton, N. d., Dec. 25.--since the
appointment Of Sheriff Robbins II has
been discovered that the new sheriff
will draw a straight salary instead OF
fees as the former sheriffs have done.
At the last session OF the legislature
law was passed placing the sherifs
office on a salary basis the same as
other offices but on account Of con-
stitutionaI provisions the law could
not take effect until the terms OF
sheriffs then in office expired and ex-
cept in cases of death or resignation
will not take effect anywhere in the
state until January, 1913. The law
will affect Sheriff Robbins. however,.
and he will draw a salary OF $4,000.
per year and turn over 20 the county
all fees he collects, making report
monthly. In only one other county
does the same condition exist as here.
the sheriff of Billings county having
died the same week as Sheriff Moody.
necessitating the appointment OF a
new man In his place. In this county
the fees have usually run over the
amount now to be paid In salary 80
the new law win be . benefit 70 the
county.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-25
FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS WAY
TO BETTER DAIRYING
Expert Assigned to the Red River ValeyAready Good Re-
suits Have Been Obtained in Walsh and Pcmbna
Counties--Bu Slos and Establish Herds

ers. Five concrete silos have been
built under his direction in accordance
with plans furnished by the govern
ment. eight patent silos have been
established in the city of Grafton, a
week lend school attended by between
fifty and seventy-fiv farmers has been
maintained in Mandt township, a
breeding association has been organ
lied, dairy herd records are being kept
by many farmers, three carloads Of
thoroughbred dairy cattle have been
shipped in and purchased by the farm
ers, and plans have been laid for a
winters campaign OF education which
will include every city and village In
the two counties.
The work is unique in its nature.
In the west the federal government
maintains four men who are doing
work similar to that carried on by Mr..
Merrill. being In the states Of Iowa,
Colorado, Idaho and North Dakota A
X. Riser of Colorado is the general
superintendent Of the work, and he will
make visit to the North Dakota ter
ritory In January for the purpose of
working with Mr. Merrill for a period.
The Dakota work is of different ma
ture from that in other states.
Three Series of Work.
Three lines of activity are worked
out under the direction Of Expert Mer-
rilI. These include the supervision Of
modern farm building work, the crea-
ton Of interest in establishment and
maintenance of dairy herds, and the
carrying on Of general educational
campaign as bearing upon such sub
jects as are closely related to the dairy
ing industry.
The government expert is strong in
his advocacy OF the concrete silo for
North Dakota. and this season 1--WE such
silos have been constructed under his
supervision. Plans and bills OF mater
ial are supplied by the government
| free OF all cost to the farmer and the
expert remains on the ground, WORKING
with the farmer, until the siio is COM
pleted, or until the work has advanced
to such point that the farmer car
complete IL himself
The silos OF this nature, built ii
| Walsh and Pembina counties during
| the past six months, cost from $275 L
| $3.50 each, have a capacity OF from 1Oi
to $50 tons OF ensilage. being sufFicien
to feed between thirty and thirty fivs
| head Of cattle through the winter
period The ensilage can be grown on
from eight to twelve acres.
Urge Concrete silos.
The reinforcement Of the concret,
ailos furnishes the biggest problem foI
the average farmer. The silo is mad,
perfect by q lining Of coal tar. abou
twenty gallons being applied, while i
cement was Ia used on the outside b
/ the structure.
4 During the period Expert Merrill has
been In the field in this state concret
siios have been erected BY Chas. Boom
Of Grafton, Charles SyaIor Of Legion
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-25
AUTO STRUCK
MAIL WAGON

cooperstown. N, D.. Dec. 25.-Mail
Carrier Martin Liebearg met with a
very unpleasant experience while
crossing q grade he met a sleigh load
OF people who persisted in keeping the
middle of the road and Martin had to
take the ditch. In the meantime an
automobile was coming from the rear
and the driver of the machine ran in
between the two and the machine
slowed onto the mail carriers team
causing them to run away, throwing
Liebearg out Of his rig and smashing
things up generally. Mr.. Liebearg was
left lying on the ground in a stunned
condition for long time but the driv-
err OF the auto did not stop long
enough to see IL he was in need OF
help. The runaway team was caught
in field after long chase.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-25


Uncle Sam has a genuine interest
in the welfare Of the farmers Of North
Dakota. and that interest is taking on
a very material form through work
in Walsh and Pembina counties.
" here land owners are being taught,
every day in the year, that they must
turn from the one-crop farming sys-
tenn to the diversified plan If they
wish to reap the greatest Dement'S.
The COW is the medium through
which success in the greatest measure
will be attained, says the federal gov
eminent and in order that the farm
ers may realize that fact an expert
has been assigned to duty in the two
counties, and he is the man who is
bringing to the tillers of the soil the
knowledge that greater things are in
store for those who adopt the diversi-
ned farming plan.
The plan Of action adopted by the
federal government is comprehensive
and it's results. it is believed. will be
noteworthy. Instruction in caring TOT
cattle in breeding dairy cattle, In
handling milk and cream, in raising
various crops and assistance In the
construction OF farm buildings, such
as modern and up to date barns and
silos. are few Of the activities being
carried on In the two counties by Fred
w. Merrill, the expert who Is In charge
of the North Dakota work.
Night and Week End Schools.
Night schools and weekend schools
for farmers, in which they are given
an opportunity OF studying modern
farming questions, are medium
through which the educational cam
paign is being carried on. In the con-
struction Of modern farm buildings,
the federal expert takes the place OF q
supervising architect, free Of all cost
IA the farmer. And in helping him care
for his stock, In teaching him how to
select and buy stock. records Of his
cattle and thus become thoroughly
conversant with the actual results
achieved through the establishment 81
the dairying industry as q farm Tea
ture. the federal expert devotes his time
and energy without compensation from
the man benefited. the federal govern
ment bearjng all such expense.
| Through the work which 1t is doine
| In Walsh and Pembina counties, the
| two farthest north counties OF the far
| famed Red river valley OF the north
] the federal government Is hopeful thai
farmers Of the entire state will be-
| come Interested in dairying operations
| and that they win become dairymer
1 On 4 large scale and will abandon. TO !
| certain extent, at least, their plan q
/ .4~.s...~ 49, f1sn e.vaaznrnxs farming 0y9.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-25

seed grain is not OF the best. The
Jamestown business men desire to see
next years crop one of the very best,
and for that reason will work with the
farmers
Already the Stutsman County Bet
ter Farming congress has taken up
the question, and has prosecuted an
inquiry into the situation. The men
in charge are collecting statistics on
the amount of seed grain on hand, the
amount needed, as well as inquiring
into the general condition of the seed
on hand. When the work Of gathering
such information is completed. the
better farming association and COM
mercial club will meet and consider a
plan of action out Of which will come
the good seed supply.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-25
HARVESTS CROP
in DECEMBER

Mckenzie County Journal: Gilbert
GLAND holds the record for late har-
vesting of crops in this state. He had
forty seven acres of flax standing
when the snow came and it began to
appear as thoguh 1t would remain
in that condition throughout the win
ter. This was not exactly agreeable
to Mr. GLAND so he set about devising
ways and means to gather the crop.
He called Ed Stedman to his assist
ance and between them they rugged up
a binder with snow plow attachment,
to clear the snow away where II was
too deep for the binder to get the heads,
and with this outfit they started about
the first of the month and had the
field cut in a week. Now Mr.. GLAND is
quite happy over four stacks of flax.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-25
MAINTAIN A SHOW.
Great Northern Proposes Exhibit Of
Products at Devils Lake.

ATGGk INOE@HGtff EE@PGSG1 %NWRSfN w
Products at Devils Lake.
Devils Lake, N. D.. Dec. 25.-That
the lake region delegation at the st.
Paul land show was ION the job" all
the time, and accomplishing things
has been evidenced during the past
few days.
While attending the exhibition Col.
Jos. M. Kelly called on Pres. Louis w.
Hill of the Great Northern, interesting
the father Of the land show is provid-
ing an exhibition building at the Great
Northern passenger depot in Devils
Lake for the benefit of travellers pas
sing through. A medium sized pavil-
ion, one side to be of glass, will be
constructed at the end Of the plat
form. In this can be arranged a hand
some display of grain, grasses and
vegetables to be maintained during
the entire year. The place will be
large enough to show the products of
the soil in an appropriate manner.
Besides the people who are going
and coming from Devils Lake, together
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-25

Devils Lake. N. D., Dec. 25.-Chas.
Branham, who has been connected
with The Inter Ocean, having leased
the plant with Mr.. Mclaughlin. has
severed his connection with the weekly
publication and will leave tonight for
his home, having assigned his inter-
ests to Mr.. Mclaughlin. Mr.. Bran
ham has made only a short stay IN
Devils Lake. but during the time he
has been here he has made many
friends.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-25

with those who stop varied lengths Of
time in making connections, there are
still more who viii be attracted. The
Oriental Limited stops long enough
here to afford the passengers going 10
and from the coast, time to get of.
take breath Of real fresh air and
@have look" This immense display
case will naturally attract their atten-
ton.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-25
GAVE LIFE TRYING
TO SAVE TOYS
STORY OF PiTIFuL 5ERGERsoN
KILLING, STORY OF HEROIC
FATHER.

Minot, N. d.. Dec. 25.-That the
killing of Ben Bergerson at Manitou
a few days ago when he was run over
by No. was an unavoidable accident
and that Engineer Roy Pierce and
Fireman Ray Wood of Minot were in
no way to blame is the verdict of the
coroner's jury which investigated the
wreck.
Although some Of the witnesses tes-
titled that the passenger men did not
blow the whistle at public crossing,
Engineer Pierce and Fireman Wood
stated to the contrary and their story
was so simple and convincing that the
jury decided that there was no GRIM
inal negligence on their part.
Mr.. Pierce testified that he blew the
whistle for the crossing ami that as
soon as the train went around the
curve and he saw the handcar which
Bergerson and his two assistants
We're trying to get off the track, he
whistled continuously. The two help
ers left the car but Bergerson remain
ed at the handcar, Juggling away TO
get it off the track. One of the help
ers started back to pull Bergerson
away. but he was too late, and before
he could rescue him, the engine OF No.
8, running at rate OF forty-five miles
an hour, struck the Elandcar and Ber-
gerson, hurting them eighty feet.
Ray Wood, the fireman. told prac-
tically the same story. He said he
and Mr.. Pierce did every thing pos
sible to save Bergerson's life, but it
was impossible to do so, as the engine
was only 800 feet from the handcar
when they first saw 1t.
Did Bergerson remain on the track
to save the Christmas presents which
he had bought for his wife and child
rem? Those who were near the scene
of the wreck believe that this was the
paramount thought in his mind as he
| tugged away at the handcar.
Bergerson worked for a rather
meagre salary, and 1t took him many
months to save enough out of his
earnings to get the presents for his
wife and babies! He had gone to Ross
to buy the gifts and was returning
| his handcar loaded with the evidence
| of his love for those dear to him
There was pretty little doll for his
girl, and real flying machine for his
boy. There We're nuts and candy ga
| lore. 1t was going to be joyful day
| in the Bergerson household. When
Bergerson heard the shrill whistle OF
No. 3, undoubtedly the coming Christ
mas celebration was in his mind. He
| could not lose the presents which he
had bought for his loved ones at sc
| great a sacrifice. Surely there was
time to get the handcar off the track
How disappointed his boys and girls
would be, not to get the expected visi
from Santa Claus. But Bergersor
| took too great chance, and Christ.
mas in the Bergerson household viii
be sad one.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-25
Car of Oil Burned.

Fingal Herald: There was consid-
cradle excitement in Fingal Tuesday
morning when 500 car containing
thirty-two barrels gasoline. kerosene
and lubricating oil went up in smoke.
1t seems that when the freight pulled
in here brakeman with lantern
entered the car and one Of the barrels
OF gasoline had been leaking and thus
the fire was started.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-25
GREAT RESULTS
FROM POTATO CROP.

Minot, N. D., Dec. 25.-North-
western North Dakota farmers are
making lots Of money from their
potatoes this year. The yields are
being reported from rs to 400
bushels to the acre, and the farm
ers are getting from so to so cents
In some instances, farmers have
received as high as $3.50 an acre
from potatoes. Several cars have
been shipped from Minot. and more
will be shipped during the winter.
A large acreage of potatoes viii
be planted next spring.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-25
"a NICE wRlTEUP."

Bowbells Bulletin: The Fargo Fo-
rum in it's issue Of last Monday gave
Bowbells and its citizens a page in
their valuable paper. 1t gave cuts OF
the leading business men and officials
of the county and a nice writeup of
Bowbells and vicinity.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-25
COGSWELL GIRL
TRIED SUICIDE

Cogswsll, N. d. Dec. z6r-Drfng =
fit OF temporary insanity, Huida nlig,
a daughter Of Herman mig Of Taylor
township, drank kerosene oil and a
liquid preparation used on the face
for complexion. in an attempt to COM
NIT suicide. A doctor from Cogswell
was called. The patient is now under
the care of a trained nurse and will
probably be taken to a sanitarium for
nervous treatment
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-25
chad Laka Newa.

Chase Lake. N. D.. Dec. 25.-To The
Forum: F. G. Olson and o. Lindman
made a trip to jamestown last week
with o. N. Olson on business matters.
Bonnie Jacobson returned home last
week from Leonard where he has been
visiting.
A party was given last Saturday
night at the F. o. Simle farm. All en-
joyed fine time.
B. o. westman made a short call on
Charley Peterson Tuesday.
Cor, c. J..