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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-15
BOARD
MAKES REPORT
MANY INTERESTING FACTS ARE
BROUGHT OUT IN ANNUAL RE-
PORT Or THE PuSLlc LIBRARY
soAHn MADE TO THE BOARD
or EDUCATION.

The annual report for 1911 Of the
public library TO the board OF educa-
ton gtves some interesting data. facts
n the way Of circulation and number
o. volumes which show q strong Tan
denuy toward the upbuilding Of that
Institution. The report 10 signed bv
aA the members comprising Bishop
Mann and Hubert Harrington. presi-
dent and secretary respectively % the
board; Mrs. Frances T. Bolley. Mira.
Mary y. Grant and william ID. sweet
" 70 the purpose OF the library board
20 take steps to make tho library even
more accessible to the public during
the coming year than It has been An
me past This win necessarily involve
some additional expense Furthermore
II 10 the boards conviction that tha
appropriation for the purchase Of new
DOCKS should be considerably Increased
Inc report or tina forrror librarian.
1aarzaet ]. 1mhofc. states THAI Tor some
unknown reason the circulation last
summer was very small, which has
lowered the average Tor thfs year. but
al during the spring the circulation
was growing. There IN an Increase OF
clroulaaon In the adult department
amounting to 22.ese volumes. s.071 AZ
which were non fiction.
the reference department ia 4ha
Iost Important OF the library and last
winter saw the starting OF a collection
or pamphlets on the various i've o1,aa-
tons OF the day. especially along the
lines of city government ana na,snscl-
pad Improvement. All this material a.
UP to date.
The reading room Is the most pop
ular IN the library and is very gem
eraiiy used, Its patrons being largely
men. There are eighty three mag
a.xines and twelve weekly papers.
lne reading room is open Sunday aft
ernoon from until besides the reg
uiar weekly hours OF opening.
There have been added ss2 new bor-
roWers to the list OF patrons to the
library. making 6,S76 cards now A
use. Many visitors in Fargo make the
deposit Of 80 for temporary residents
In order to secure the privileges Of
the library while they are in the CITY.
There have been added sos new books
during the year, 765 purchased IA
added by binding magazines and o.
We're gifts.
Tne total circulation OF the chill
cren's books this year was 3,071 vol
umess AZ per cent of which was non
nct1on. Mrs A. g. Arvold has kindly
continued telling stories to the chill
dren on Saturday afternoons during |
the winter. DR.. Max Bait generously |
gave lecture to raise money to pur- |
chase pictures for the picture room.
The Woman's club donated SIS ea-
pecially for the purchase of books.
The treasurers report shows a bal |
ance OF $1,459.S5 On hand, which with
donations and miscellaneous funds |
makes a total OF s5,3Ss.O1. The board |
feels that much credit is due IL for
the management Of the institution |
during the past year and all the
friends OF the library share with its
members the same opinion.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-15
HUGH CHALMERS
HERE OCT. IS
GREAT AUTOMOBILE MANuFAc.
TuRER AND PUBLICITY EN-.
THusIAsT WILL BE IN FARGO
OCT. 10 TO ADDRESS coMMERc.
IAL CLUB AT BANQUET.

Hugh Chalmers, the great Detroit
automobile manufacturer and publicity
enthusiast will be in Fargo oct ls,
At that time he will address the mem
bers OF the Fargo commercial club
and their friends and other business
men in the city at the big booster ban
quet which has been planned for the
burying Of the Ratchet FESTIVITIES.
For some time Mr.. Chalmers has
been expected In the city but it has
been q great problem for the commit
tee in charge Of the boosters day pro-
gramme and the manufacturer to de-
eide upon dates. The frst date sci
for the banquet was Sept. lis. which
was later changed to Sept. 22 and
then 1t was learned that Mr.. ChaI-
mers had an engagement TO speak ii,
Pittsburg on the same evening.
The dates OF Oct. or Oct. 1S were
offered him. which he said he could
accept. sending word to the local COM
mittee through Joe Fields last week
when the two were on fishing trip
together. The COMMITTEES took the
matter I'D with Mr. Chalmers BY cor
respondence Immediately upon Mr..
Fields return to this city and word
was received from him Last night in
dicating that he would accept the in
vitation Of the Fargo commercial club
to address that body on the evening
OF Friday. Oct. 10.
This IL found to be perfectly agree
able to the members OF the local COM
mittee In charge OF the arrangements
for the banquet and the big booster
day for Fargo will take place Ut that
time. Everything win now bend tow
ard the big day In Fargo when the
city Will take on q new lease OF life
and strive for bigger and better things.
bury the hatchet and encourage the
growth and development OF the city.
the contiguous territory and the state.
While In the CITY Mr. Chalmers will
probably BIO the personal guest OF Mr..
Fields. head Of the Gate city Auto Co.
The two have been close friends for
many years, thsir associations dating
back 10 the time when both were With
the National Cash Register Co. of
Dayton.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-15
COL. WHITEHEAD
BOOSTS WILLISTON
EDITOR OF WILLIsToN STATE
GREW ELOQUENT IN SINGING
PRAISES OF HIS BELOVED CITY
OF oRPoRTuNITY-HE TELLS OF
IT'S GREAT ADVANTAGES.

Years ago James j. Hill looked ou
at the little sidetrack at Williston ant
decided to name the place after his best
ana closest friend, ID. Willis James
Inc empire builder said then. This il
going 10 be great city some day. II
mas the water, the coal and the soil
The other members of the party smiled
and the train pulled out for Fort Ben
ton.
That James ]. Hill has a personal
interest in Williston has been demon
strateo many times since then, and the
people have done their parts" says
GoL Ben q. Whitehead Of The Williston
State to a Forum reporter.
Every man in Williston is q. booster.
That Is the reason that the eyes Of the
people OF the northwest are turned M
on the city Of opportunity today. That
Is the reason that williams county
multiplied by ten in ten years. That Is
why Wnhston kept pace with the coun-
ty.
There Is room for you in Williston. %
he continued. 1T Is the city OF oppor-
tunity for all. You will find there ave-
nues TOR investment that you will not
see In other towns. 1t Is one town
where fortunes can be made in real
estate. Values are constantly going up.
The demand for residence lots is al
ways apparent. There are but six va
cant residence lots from one end to the
other Of Main street. New homes are
being built In every portion of the city
Great forces Of men are putting down
khA HfHANWn IEC
creased population.
The manufacturer can find cheap
fuel, cheaper than in any other section
Oh the country. The Missouri river af-
lords an abundance Of the purest water
AL that can be used by a nnanufac-
turing city Of half a million. Wool and
grain, cattle and horses, garden pro
ducts and potters clay are conspicuous
20 the man who looks over the wide
range OF possibilities.
Thousands OF acres OF irrigated
lands, as rich as the valley of the Mile
are awaiting a more intimate develop
ment. Eight hundred bushels OF onions
can be raised on an acre OF this land.
onions that win bring $3.50 a bushel.
Many men have raised 800 busheaa az
potatoes to the acre Alfalfa is a great
and dependable crop. The datrying
possibilities are remarkable.
Wlliiston 10 the passenger and
freight division of the Great Northern.
Il has the Great Northern shops and
roundhouse. The monthly pay ron runs
up into the thousands. The employees
are largely home owners and show
other evidence of thrift.
Five banks. three newspapers, a big
Touring mill. steamboats, carrying
goods TO and fro up and down the river,
. wholesale grocery and countless 9TH
or advantages are shown.
The man who wants to build for the
future, who wants to secure advant-
ages that are remarkable. can do no
better than 70 look Winston over. you
will ind her people az hospftabie al
they are enterprzsing.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-15
The Theatres
Fargo opsrahouss.
Sept. 2O-Bright Eyes.

One Of the distinct hits of the season
---Bright Eyes-Jos. M. Gates new
musical play by the authors OF Three
twins. win be seen at the Fargo opera
house on Wednesday evening.
The new play comes here after very
successful New York run and after
having been enthusiastically received
IN all the cities where 1t has been seen.
Mr. Gates has given the new play a
very elaborate scenic setting, three
large baggage cars being required to
transport the scenery and baggage.
Each OF the three acts of the play
shows masterpiece of the scenic
painters art. and the costuming is the
most elaborate and expensive ever de-
signed for a modern musical play.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-15
GERS s2soooo A YEAR.

J. r.. Morgan pays one OF his men
$3.50, 600 year Morgan says he il the
cheapest man he has Dakota Bust
ness College has former pupils who
make $4,000 q year they are very
young vet. Every day 1t is sending
pnpils to positions with big concerns
positions with big futures. II has calls
for more men than 1t can supply.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-15
WITH TRANSFER CO.

M@mAEsr Hatcher or the Union
1raas8w CO. phoned Dakota Business
College for another ONCE man. Peter
Lere, who was almost through the
course, was sent to the position. The
assistant manager Of this concern ID
also p. 3. G.. boy--took the course
II evening school
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-15
WINTER SPORT

In the bright. crisp days OF early
FALL In the clear cold days Of win4er.
your outdoor comfort depends on
your tailor. You want garments that
give free and easy action. Let us take
your measure now for one OF these per-
feet fitting garments. Bernier Bros.
Denis block, Al IT. r.. avenue. Hat
ters and tailors.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-15

b. Mark will be here saut. fB4 ana ID
with 300 choice western horses. which
Will be on sale at his yards on those
dates. These horses are above the
average and buyers should not miss
this aale.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-15

Makes suits to measure from all wool
fabrics. Dry clean and press clothes.
Clean ana reblock hats. Remember
the place. at II. =. Ave, with Oliver
Denis, the Furrier. Phone SIC.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-15
FAR SUPERIOR.

Being graduate of Aalxer's Bus
mess College. take pleasure in tell-
ing those desiring good business edu-
caticn that this school, Is Tar superior
to any one have attended FOR urar-
tical work. After graduating cue
ceeded, through the aid OF Professor
Aaker. Ia getting q position as teller
and bookkeeper IN a bank, which no.
sition have held since. due to IA
excellent training received ait the a.
2. q Respectfully yours
The Washington herald., 1911-10-07
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR.

To-morrow's meeting of the lexington
Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society
will be in charge Of the retiring prayer
meeting committee. Mr. E. C. Trum-
bower, chairman, will preside, and each
member of the committee will have a
part. Special music will be provided by
the music committee. The junior Chris
tian Endeavor Society of this church
held its first meeting last Sunday after
noon, and at the evening service the pas
tor installed the following recently elected
officers of the Young Peoples Society:
Mr.. Arthur Redheld. president; Miss
Clara Kemon, vice president; Miss Helen
Morrison. recording secretary; Miss Belle
Lane. corresponding secretary; Mr.. Mau-
ricel Bradley. treasures and Miss Helen
Mayors, pianist.
Luther Place Memorial Lutheran
Christian Endeavor Society will hold a
rally day service tomorrow evening at
II O'Clock. The president and members
Of the executive committee will lead the
meeting and there will be an address by
an officer OF the District union. The
efficiency campaign inaugurated by the
United Society of Christian Endeavor has
been taken up by this society, and each
chairman will outline the work planned
for his committee. Special music will be
feature Of the programme.
The Alpha Society of the Ninth Street
Christian Church will also hold a busi-
ness meeting on Tuesday evening at the
church. and the full executive committee
will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3
o'clock to plan the society's winter work
The Christian Endeavor Society Of the
Washington Heights Presbyterian Church
lreopened for It's winter work Sunday.
October l. Miss Margaret McCord, who
recently returned from Siam, will ad-
dress the society tomorrow.
The Berwyn Presbyterian Society will
celebrate Maryland Day tomorrow. using
the programme prepared by the Maryland
Christian Endeavor Union. At the an
nual business meeting held this week one
new member was received into the So
ciety, and the following officers were
chosen: President. Miss Alice NJ. Ride
out; vice president, Miss Louise Shipley;
recording secretary. Miss Amy BeaIl: cor
responding secretary. Miss Eunice Chase;
treasurer, Mr.. William Rock. and as
chairman Of committees: Prayer meeting
Mr.. John Hail: lookout, Miss Eunice
Chase; missionary, Mrs. A. ]. Schofeld;
social. Mrs. Elmore Power; Junior Miss
Hazel Brelsford; music. Miss Rose Slime;
The Washington herald., 1911-10-07
WRthnh

Rally week with revival services is be-
ing observed by Waugh Methodist Epis-
copal Church, Third and A streets north
east, beginning sunday. October s, and
continuing ten DAYS, excepting Saturdays.
Miss Ruth Harris, Of Ocean Grove, N. j.,
a gospel singer, win assist the pastor.
Services win begin each evening promptly
at 7:30 o'clock.
At Foundry NJ z. Church, on Sunday
morning, the Rev. W. r. wedderspoon.
D. D., pastor, win prNaeh on "All the
days" This service will be home gath
ering day,H when special provision win be
made to bring to the church service those
who cannot usually attend. The Sunday
school also, will observe rally day.
In the evening the pastors theme will
be '"The calf Of gold" being the fourth
sermon in the series on Brilliant scenes
in the art gallery OF God"
; At the monthly sacramental service Of
Metropolitan Methodist Church last Sum
day morning eighteen persons united with
the church. on probation and by letter.
Tomorrow rally day Is observed In the
Sunday school. Men and the religious
The Washington herald., 1911-10-07

teller, the efficient superintendent, was
reelected. The school is said to be one
of the best organized in the city, and is
one of the positive forces for Christ on
Capitol Hill. q,
Next Sunday morning George A. Miller,
pastor of the Ninth STREET Christian
Church, will continue his expository SER
mons on Epheslans.
At the business meeting of the congre-
cation of the Vermont Avenue Christian
Church Thursday evening the Rev. Earle
Wilfley was formally called to be the
pastor of the church for another year,
at a substantial increase in salary. The
call was unanimous. Emerson w. Mat
thews succeeded Scott c. Bone on the
board of trustees, and Edwin w. Davis
was made trustee to fill the vacancy
caused by the removal of M. Bone to
Seattle. In accepting the resignation of
Mr.. Bone recently. a special letter Of
appreciation WAS forwarded by the church
officers to Mr.. Bone.
Mrs. Ruth Thompson, Eurice Johnson,
Mrs. H. Page Maxwell. and Mrs. B. s.
Couch were made deacOnesses.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-07

The Hook-Hastings Company is doing
the work. The cost of the present con-
tract will be $500.
st. Johns Church, Lafayette square,
is to have a splendid new organ, the
gift OF Mrs. Laura Lowndes. Like the
organ built a couple of years ago for
st. Thomas Church, near Dupont circle,
the st. Johns organ will have q set
Of chimes which will be placed In the
rear Of the gallery. 1t is not expected
that the organ will be ready for use
before the middle of November 1t will
be memorial to Mr.. Lowndes, who for
many years was a vestryman of St.
Johns.
The Rev. p. Murphy, after two years
successful work as vicar Of Epiphany
Chapel. has been obliged to lay down
his ONCE and accept work in England,
where he will be able to educate his
children under more favorable conditions.
Mr.. Murphy sails from New York to-
day on the White Star liner Majestic.
A beautiful design for st. Adams par
ish guild hall has been submitted by
Messrs. Kendall & Heaton. The cost
OF the proposed building will be about
$4,000, of which over 5000 is already In
hand. DR.. Brantenahl recently stated
at a meeting of the church association
that he had reasdR to expect shortly a
material addition to this sum.
Inasmuch as the diocesan convention
has been Invited to hold its sessions In
St. Adams parish in May, 1912, II will
be necessary to begin work very soon
II the convention is to be accommo-
dated.
Monday evening next. at $50 o'clock.
Rev ]. Henning NeIms. rector OF AS
cension Church, will entertain several
The Washington herald., 1911-10-07
Dapttat

With special sermons by Pastor Briggs
at the morning and evening services the
Fifth Baptist Church will begin to-mor-
row its rally week" The Father Lights
meet on Monday night and the Ladies'
Missionary Society on Tuesday night. On
Wednesday night there will be the an
nual meeting and banquet of the mems
league, when an address will be delivered
by the Rev. r. J. Willingham, D. D.,
of Richmond, Va. The elimination of
rally week. will, occur Sunday, Octo-
have been arranged for both the church
and Sunday school.
Such attendance in Sunday school meet
ings has RARELY been known in the Dis
trict as that which characterized the
weeks sessions OF the Baptist Training
School at the Fifth Baptist Church, which
closed last night with the presentation
of certificates by the Rev. ]. NJ. Frost,
D. d. About Seventy students were in
regular attendance at the morning per-
iods; from 500 tc- 500 attended the after
noon and evening lectures. The meeting
last night was a fitting climax to the
week Representatives of all the Bap-
tist churches in Washington and vicinity
and many visitors, listened to a power
full address by DR.. Frost on "Thel wider
view" and saw him present certificates
to upward of l5O Sunday school workers
for faithful work done In the study
courses. Baptist pastors OF the city are
confident that the impetus received by
Sundaynschool officers and teachers from
the highly skilled specialists engaged as
lecturers in the school win mean the be-
ginning OF a new era for Baptist SUM-
day school work in Washington.
West Washington Church will unite,
In a special service for men tomorrow
at II o'clock. in a sermon by the pastor.
the Rev B. d. Cav. on the subjsct .Is
godilncss profitable for menr The pas
tor VIII preach in the evening on the sub.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-07

Schmitt last night in st. Joseph's Hall
was spontaneous and generous. The in
tense loyalty of the assistant pastor or
ST Joseph's toward his pastor has been
strikingly evidenced by the hearty man
ner in which Father Fealy urged every
plan during the last month to make the
entertainment of last night a success.
The members of St Martins congre-
CATION turned out in large numbers last
Sunday afternoon to witness the rosary
procession. which was given in honor
of the feast of the day. The procession
which was described in detail in The
Herald of Monday morning, was i'm
pressve and devotional, and reflected
credit upon the children of the parish
as well as upon the Sisters who were in
charge of the ceremonies.
The Catholic press has taken note of
the activities Of the Aloysius Truth So
ciety toward suppressing indecency in
theatrical exhibitions, and is warmly
commencing the work. The Standard and
Times, of Philadelphia; the Pilot, of Bos-
ton, and the Monitor, which is the Of
fetal organ of the San Francisco diocese,
are advocating an extension of the move
ment.
ne FdlIlCldI, d SplSHulu niue
zine published by permission of Mgr.
Russell in the interests of St. Patrick's S
parish, contains the following paragraph
concerning the demonstration to be given
in honor of Cardinal Gibbons:
The Patrican sends a message of af-
| feCtionate congratula tion to his emil
nence the cardinal on the occasion of
his tW ofold jubilee. The men of St Pat
! riCk'S will join the members of the other
congregations of Washington in the pill
! grimage to the cardinals home city TO
pay him their homage and offer him the
tribute OF their heartfelt devotion. 1t IS
: seldom, indeed, that Catholics must util-
iZe all their resources to compete with
the civic Commemoration OF events in the
life of an ecclesiastic. In the sponta-
neous and enthusiastic recognition OF
the services and virtues of her d'stin-
su!shed citizen, Baltimore has forgotten
! lines of religious separation, and has
united with the Catholics of the arch
diocese and the country to do honor to
our American cardinal
The forty hours devotion will
commence at the high mass in the
Church of the Immaculate Conception
to morrow morning.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-07
lnttgrPgattnnal

With the 1st Of October the Sunday
school or Mount Pleasant Congregational
Church opens its fall and winter season.
The two adult Bible classes. that fol
women led by Mrs. French ]. Goodwin,
wife Of the pastor. and that for men, led
by Rev Edwin NJ. Bliss, D. D.. take
up the study Of the Old Testament Mrs.
Goodwin's topic will be the development
of the Hebrew monarchy. carrying out
the same vivid method which made the
class so popular last spring. The men S
class will review the general problems
connected with Old Testament study. and
then take up as special topic the Hex
ateuch. In the opening sessions the
leader will present the reasons for study
ing the Old Testament, and outline the
scope OF the course. The sessions con-
tinue from 10 to 1850 every Sunday morn
ing.
Congregationalists in great numbers
are to be in and near Chicago at the
middle of this month. October 10 TO Il
occurs the annual meeting of the Ameri-
can Board in Milwaukee. with sermon
by Rev. DR.. Arthur H Smith, the vet
eran missary to China, and the home
coming of the boards senior secretary,
Rev. DR. G. H. Patton, who has been
around the world, visiting many fields.
among them the boards new African
one. Home missionary pastors of Wis
consin have had their expenses guaran-
teed to enable them 10 attend, thus again
crossing the lines of home and foreign
work as they would not formerly per-
NIT themselves to be crossed. In order
that greater missionary zeal be stirred
up at little cost OF time and mon-y.
board deputations and visiting mission
aries are 20 be heard on Sundays in
Detroit. Cleveland, Toledo, and before
the Congrega tional Club of Chicago.
Following the brotherhood convention
will be the annual meeting OF the Ameri-
can Missionary Association, one of the
two home mission societies OF Congrega-
tlonalists. This will take place in Chi
cago, October Il TO 19. The association s
year closed on September 30, too recent
at this writing 10 know the financial
outcome. 1t is expected. however that
a deficit will be reported, owing TO in
creased appropriations. The income will
show, 1t is thought an increase of $40, 900
over last year. The associations work
is among Indians. negroes. mountain
whites in the South, Hawaiians, and
other dependent peoples. and much en-
phasis is laid by it upon Industrial educa-
ton.