Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-15

Joseph Stenson left this afternoon
for Grand Forks, where he will work
as mechanic for the Great Northern
He has been filing the same position
in this city.
Dan Maloney, who nine years age
was sentenced in the district court
here to serve the rest Of his life in the
state penitentiary at Bismarck was
pardoned yesterday by the board Of
pardons, together with seventeen Other
prisoners. He was sentenced for the
murder of Nick Noxheim.
/ Frank Honette of Webster was in
the city yesterday and enjoyed visi,
with his many friends. Frank came III
especially to attend the Masonic lodgs
the night before and remained over for
a short time. 49,.
The pony which E. W. Gilbertson is
to give away on Christmas eve has ar,
rived in the city and is on TIC stree,
today Being exhibited. The animal is
rrettl little fellow and with the fan
cy rihons on him shows of to great
advantage.
The fremen have changed the date
for their dance from Washington g
birthday to the 10th day Of March,
owing to the fact that the former date
comes in Lent. The boys are arrang-
ing for great occasion and will no
doubt be greeted by large crowd on
that date
The Twentieth Century club met
yesterday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. George Rhuberg. The meeting was
given over to farewell reception for
Mrs. Albert Roberts, who leaves next
week for Tacoma, where she will make
her future home. The guest Of honor
was presented with silver loving cup
and book by the ladies In memory
of the esteem in which she is held by
her many friends. The presentation
was made by Mrs. Hurst, president of
the club. Special musical numbers
were rendered by Mrs. NJ. J. Tenny
and Mrs. Simonstad. The afternoon
was very much enjoyed.
About fifty people went from this
city to the social last night at P-thany.
Tho night was delightful and every
manner of conveyance was uscl to
trarspor. the crowds to the country
church. Among those whose names we
are able to get who attended the func-
tion from this city were Rev. and Mrs.
Wallace, J. Q. Adams and wife, DR..
and Mrs. Hooking, Mr.. and Mrs. Al
bert Bell, Chas. smith and wife, viii
Nimmo, Mr.. and Mrs. Miller.
Rev. Burr, formerly of this city, who
has been pastor of thhe Presbyterian
church at Wolford, has accepted a call
to the Bisbee Congregation.
The recent publication of the bank
statements for the local institutions
has been matter of showing that
there is no immediate danger of Ram
sey county finances going wrong. There
never appeared to be time when the
banks were in better condition.
It is a fact that Devils Lake can be
proud of that the banks are all Of
them on a sound financial basis and
their reports, which are issued quar-.
terly, get better each time.
The Degree of Honor held their reg
ular yearly election Of officers last
night at their hall and owing to the
fact that dance was given in the hall
last night they adjourned Immediately
after without the usual entertain
ment.
The following officers were elected:
Mrs. E. G. olan, Chief of Honor; Mrs.
W. q. johnson, Lady of Honor; Mrs.
Holland, Recorder; Mrs. L. P. Dawson,
Recorder; Mrs. Jilek, Chief Usher;
Miss Anna Nelson, Inside Watch.
Crary Public Opinion: At the annu.
al meeting of the Farmers Loan and
Trust Co. Of Crary, held Monday night
the same directors were elected for
another year. L. M. Rutten was elect
I'd to succeed Morton Anderson
whose term became vacant on account
of removal to Warwick. Officers elect.
ed were Edgar Anderson, president and
W. NJ. Pitt, secretary.