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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-18
Masonic poines,

John j. Hull OF Wahpetons grand.
master A. F.. & A. M. of North Da-
kota left Wednesday night to attend
a conference of grand masters at AL
exandria, Va, Feb. %. The purpose
of this meeting is to consider among
other things plans for a Masonic
memorial to George Washington.
The grand lodge officers Of Michi-
gan are to exemplify the Master Ma
sons degree. On his trip east Grand
Master Hull will attend the celebra-
ton of the Tooth anniversary of the
organization of the grand lodge Of the
District of Columbia at Washington.
Walter L. Williamson of Lisbon.
Junior grand warden will represent the
grand master at the dedication of the
new Masonic temple at Dickinson,
Wednesday, Feb. %. On this same
trip Mr.. Williamson, who is grand
high priest of the Grand Chapter r.
A. M. will visit the chapters at Dick
inson, Mandan and jamestown.
KEN Temple of the Mystic Shrine
gave circus four days this week for
the purpose of raising funds with
which to take their patrol to Roches-
ter, N. Y. to the imperial council.
Shiloh lodge No. l A f. & A M.
has arranged for ladies' night next
Wednesday, Feb. %. An elaborate
programme is being arranged. Full
notice will be given later.
The Masonic library has been greatly
improved lately. A new cork carpet
has been laid, new cases added and
new books are being added. The IL.
brary force will be busy for the next
few weeks accessioning, classifying
and cataloging these books.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-18
MINI. and N. D.
LAWS CONFLICT
DIVORCE LAWS IN THIS STATE
CONFLICT WITH THOSE OF MIN
NEsoTA-FoRMER FARGO MAN
is PRINCIPAL IN AN INTEREST
ING CASE.

An interesting case has Just been de-
cided by the supreme court of Mime
sofa which goes on record to show
that the divorce laws of North Dakota
and the gopher state are very con-
fiicting. In making the decision, for
mer Fargo man was the principal in
the case, and although entirely inno-
cent in this state, he was found guilty
of bigamy in Minnesota.
The Minnesota supreme court hand
ed down the decision that because a
marriage contract could be declared
void. it was no excuse for contracting
another marriage until the decree had
been obtained.
The st. Paul Dispatch says: TIE
case involved Claude t. Yoder of De-
troit, Mimi, who was married in North
Dakota in 1908. and later got a di-
vorce. The North Dakota law says
divorced persons may not marry until
after three months, and the Mime
sofa law makes it six months. About
five months after the divorce Mr.. and
Mrs. Yoder came to Detroit, Mimi. and
remarked
Then they separated again without
obtaining a divorce. Shortly after
ward Mr.. Yoder married Miss Hull of
Detroit and was arrested for bigamy
based on the second marriage with his
first wife. He set up the claim that
that marriage was of no legal effect
because contracted within the six
months prohibited period. The SUI
preme court holds that the marriage
may be declared void, but that until
some court so vitiates it Mr. Yoder is
a bigamist. Justice Brown handed
down the decision, which follows:
/. A marriage contract is nullity
alb initio only where expressly so de-
clared by statute. In such a case it
is absolutely void, requiring no judicial
decree for it's dissolution.
2. A voidable marriage contract
arises where, though prohibited by
law, it may be ratified or confirmed by
the subsequent cohabitation and con-
duct of the parties, and is valid until
dissolved by judicial decree.
3. A voidable marriage is sufficient
upon which to base a prosecution for
bigamy, and the fact that the contract
is voidable constitutes no defense.
4. A remarriage of divorced persons
within six months from the date of
their divorce, though prohibited by
section 1854, r. L. 1905, is valid until
dissolved by judicial decree.
Order affirmed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-18
POLITICAL NOTES.

There were political activities in
every corner of Moorhead today, and
it is not surprising when it is recalled
that the election for mayor and city
officers is only forty-eight hours away.
Little is being heard from either side,
but friends of the different candidates
are alert for every point of advantage
which can be gained, "over the other
fellow"
z Little talk is being heard as to can
didates. only the one of mayor, and old
politicians say that the situation as
to the election Of chief executive is
a puzzler. The daily newspaper work
is all one-sided and is strictly par
tisan and is exclusively devoted to
favoring the present incumbent. The
only publicity given Mr.. Huntoon is
in the shape of a circular. the caption
of which, in bold type, is For Mayor.
Lew A. Huntoon, A Bigger and Better
Moorhead," and included in the circu-
lar is a reprint of the letter of ac-
ceptance Mr.. Huntoon sent to the COM
mittee which waited on him in person
and presented petition asking him to
allow his name to be used as a candi-
A0NO Iva AA0S w. ACNtCL was Altdtl
ed day or two ago to every voter in
the city and a great many people seem
to like the tenor of the contents and
they believe it hits the nail squareIy
on the head. and is big boost for "A
Bigger and Better Moorhead."
A Voter: Refer to section SO. chap.
ter of the city charter. Why lumber
UP the latter with such a provision
when it absolutely conflicts with the
state constitution? If the charter pro-
vision is valid there are two candi-
dates for aldermen who could not
qualify IL they were elected.
Many comments are being heard or
the streets about one humorous fea
ture Of the city campaign, "the pre-.
tended -partizanship Of the Moor
head police department"
1t is said that the silk stocking fel
lows of the Fourth ward have begur
to appreciate the delicacy of the sit.
uation.
A prominent barber offered $25 tina
So and-so would be elected mayor, bu
the bet has not been covered.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-18
Queer Life Ended

A queer character about town passed
to the great beyond at an early hour
this morning, r. L. McBain, who for
long time has been a charge on the
city. Work he could not and means
that ne once had, We're exhausted years
ago and he has been picking up a liv-
ing as best he could. He Is survived
oy his wife from whom he was sep
arated years ago and she has been
earning her own living as janitress for
one of the local institutions and resided
In a small home she built for herself
In the south part of town. Mr.. McBain
was upwards Of SO years of age and
by some people was called Uncle Sam
on account of his close resemblance to
the caricatures of the familiar emblem
of the United States
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-18
no BATTERY FOR
NORTH DAKOTA
BATTERY A WILL BE MUSTERED
OUT AND TURNED INTO A HOS
PiTAL coRPs-HAs BEEN DOING
EFFECTIVE WORK FOR TWENTY.
FIVE YEARS-WILL BE BIG LOSS.

Maj. T. c. Patterson of Lisbon passed
through Fargo last evening en- route
to Bismarck, where he will confer with
the adjutant general of the North Da-
kota National Guard regarding the
breaking up of the only battery in the
state.
There is a plan on foot to muster
out the members of Battery A, the
only company of big gun experts in the
state, and re-enlist them into a hospi-
tai corps The reason for the disband-
ment is that the battery cannot sue
cessfully exist under the new laws gov
erning such organizations.
Battery A is located at Lisbon and
has been in existence for twenty-fiv
years. During this time its officers
and members have been one of the
best organized group OF gunners in the
entire national guard. However, re-
Gently laws have been passed govern
ing the batteries making it impossible
Ior the officers of the cunning troou
TO comply with these and take care of
their regular business. The cost has
been increased and the work has de-
manded so much time that the North
Dakota officials have decided that II
was best to muster out the company.
! The members of the company who
desire to do so may re-enlist in a
hospital corps which will be organized
There is at present no hospital corps
In the state, and such an organization
VIII fit in well with the regiment and
work most successfully with the troops
A number of the national guard Of
hcers in Fargo stated today that they
sincerely regretted to learn of the mus.
tering out of Battery A. Nevertheless
they realized that the state could not
anord to support the artillerymen, MOI
could the officers give their time to the
work under such stringent laws as
have been passed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-18
$4,000 FOR Pure
FOOD INSPECTION
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT
$4,000 BE APPROPRIATED FOR
PURE FOOD INSPECTION AND
FEES WILL BE TURNED INTO
STATE TREASURY.

Prof. e. f. Ladd, the pure food
commissioner. returned home this
morning from Bismarck where he has
been for few days in the interest
of the pure food inspection laws. Az
result of his trip it is probable that
his department will receive an apnro-
priation Of $4,000 annua:.y 10 carry
on it's work.
In talking with representative ~
The Forum today Professor T,add
stated that heretofore the pure FOOD
department received in money onlv
the fees that it got out OF prosecn.
lions, and as only the number Of pros-
ecutions We're swelled, would the fund
be enlarged.
BY the new system a da6n,+a
amount will be set aside for the sani-
tary inspection law and the danart-
ment will have this stipulated s,,n,
for its work. Heretofore the an,ou,,t
TO pc allowed for the pushing Of the
work was not known until the end
OF the year, when the fees would ha
| totaled. ~
While at Bismarck, the purA ,oos
commissioners explained to tha go,
mittee the workings of the daSs-t
ment and what was being accors
plished. The committee agreed ~ -
port favorably on the anpronr,a4,e,
and there is little doubt but what 49, ~.
amount win be set aside.
II " =
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-18
oUIeLEY's ADDRESS.
Discussed Community of School In
terests Before School Boards.

terests Before School Boards.
A speaker in the school board Sec
ton at the educational meeting at
Fergus Falls yesterday, was Professor
Quigley of the state university, for
merly of the Moorhead normal. Those
who heard him, say his remarks were
decidedly practical and helpful. His
theme was Community of School In
terests and in his address he showed
how closely each community is bound
together, and also proved conclusively
that one part of the community cannot
be Indifferent 10 the health and well
fare of their neighbors without suffer
ing serious consequences. He showed
the importance of individual drinking
cups as one child afflicted with tuber-
culosis or with tonsilitis or other dis
eases may communicate them to many
others. He also made a great many
valuable suggestions relative to keep
ing the school rooms clean and showed
hoW ordinary sweeping raises dust
and this in turn spreads disease. Damp
sawdust or something of this sort
should be used in sweeping, and the
children should be taught the import
ance of keeping the school room clean.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-18
Death Of Frank o. Anderson.

Frank o. Anderson, in business at
800 First avenue south, passed away
at an early hour this morning, after a
brief illness. He succumbed to an at
tack OF pneumonia. In another month
ne would have reached his 45th birth
day anniversary. He had been a resi-
dent OF the city about sixteen years,
He is survived by a daughter, who
has been living at Bowbells, N. D.. for
some time; sister, Mrs. Swanson of
saltwater, Mimi, both of whom are at
the bereaved home, awaiting the ar
rival of Mr.. Anderson's brother who
is a clergyman located at Chicago. and
who is expected to arrive in the citv
tomorrow morning. The funeral ar
rangements are in progress and will
be completed tomorrow. It is thought
that the body may be taken to StjlI-
water for interment.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-18
CASE CONTINUED.
Case Set in the District Court for
Today Was Continued.

The case of w. E. Hunt VS.. County
Of Cass Of the State of North Dakota
which was set for today, was continued
because of the fact that Judge Enge-
rud, one of the attorneys in the action,
was unable to be present. Mr.. Engerud
is now at Bismarck on legal business.
Barnett & Richardson and Engerud,
Holt & Frame are representing the
plaintiff, and A. w. Fowler is acting
for the county in the case
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-18
MARKET COMMENT OF THE DAY.
Grain Letter.

Chicago. ILL.,, Feb. 1s.--Wheat-The
market opened about steady and aver
aged higher than yesterdays closing
prices. Rest of the session principally
buying by local professional shorts.
There was further precipitation in the
southwest, with a good fall of snow
reported in Kansas. Southwestern
markets showed the effect of the wea-
Their and were weaker than our own.
Today's rally was largely in the ma
ture of an evening up process over
Sunday, there being absolutely moth
ing in sight on which to buy or bull
we believe that on all strong spots
short sales should be made.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-18
Initiation at Minot.

The Minot lodge of the knights OF
Columbus are preparing for the initia /,
ton of a big class of candidates at
the magic city to be held Feb. 26.
The officers of the local lodge will
make a trip to Minot on that day
and will confer all three Of the de-
grees upon the candidates. The work
while given under the auspices of the
Fargo council officers, viii be under
the direct supervision of J. E. Nc
Koane of Minot the state deputy Of
the knights Of Columbus.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-18
ELLEFSEN IS TO MOVE

Ellefsen's cash grocery will move
into the store vacated by the Economy
Drug Co., near the corner OF Second
avenue north some time next week,
the store having been thoroughly re-
fitted for Mr.. Ellefsens occupancy.
Some years ago Mr. EIlefsen was To-
Gated in the operahouse block, just
one block west Of his new location;
outgrowing that stand, he moved to his
persent store on Second avenue, and
now increasing business compels him
to seek still larger quarters The new
store will be one Of the best located
in the city.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-18
ITINERARY or
GRAND LECTURER

Itinerary of Grand Lecturer Paul
H. Jeardeau, for the week end
ing Feb 20:
Lebanon lodge No. "a. Langdon
Monday afternoon and evening,
Feb. 20, and Tuesday morning,
Feb. 81.
Milton lodge No. As, Milton
Tuesday evening, Feb. 81, Wednes-
morning and afternoon, Feb. %.
Golden Valley lodge No. 26, Park
River-Wednesday evening, Feb.
%, Thursday, Feb. g.
Forest River lodge No. %, Ink
ster-Thursday evening, Feb. %,
Friday, Feb. "a.
Acacia lodge No. A. Grand Forks
Friday evening, Feb. "a, Satur-
day, Feb. rs.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-18
Mote to eet paiIx rain.

Mott Pioneer Press: we are in
formed upon the authority of the
master Of mechanic at jamestown
who has the handling of all trains
from jamestown west over this line.
that the N. p. will inaugurate a daily
passenger train on April /, 1911. This
train will be run daily between tho
twin cities and Mott, will carry mail
and express, and will consist of bag
gage, express. day coach and sleepes
This is gratifying news indeed and viii
be much appreciated by the travelling
public and the citizens Of Mott.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-18
rae A. o. U. w. Zodiac.

Fargo Lodge No. A. o. u. w. will
hold it's regular meeting Saturday
evening, Feb. 25, at which time several
applicants will be admitted to member
ship. The beautiful hall which is
owned by the order is sub-rented to
other orders and is occupied each
night in the month.
Grand Recorder Moore has just COM
pleted compiling his annual report to
the insurance department of the state,
and from such report We extract the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-18
SAPP TO TOUR STATE

DR.. F. B. Sapp has gone to Bismarck,
beginning tour of the state, and win
visit the mission points in the inter-
est OF the Christian church. AS well
as being minister of the local Christian
church, Rev. Mr.. Sapp is state super
intendent of missions. While away his
pulpit will be filed by Prof. A. F..
Hunsaker of the state university. and
services will be held as usual. The
trip will probably last for several
weeks.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-18
Live Stock Receipts.

Chicago. Feb. 1S.-Hogs. 10000; cat
tie, 200; sheep, 1000; left over hogs,
2,31s; prospects steady. Cattle, steady;
sheep, dull and weak.
Hogs, light, 7.20 to 1855; mixed, 7.Oo
to $50; heavy, sos to 7.40; rough,
sos to 7.15.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-18
DIED AT MAYvlLlE.
Undertaken Wasem Called to Care for
Body.

Undertaken Wasem returned yester-
day from Mayville, where he was
called by the death Of Mrs. Elizabeth
Watson, mother of Miss Lake G..
Watson, who has been a teacher at
the Normal for number OF years.
Mrs. Watson has spent the past four
years with her daughter and her
death was caused by old age. The
remains were shipped to Richmond,
Ind, for burial Mrs Watson's death
occurred Feb. is at 2 O'Clock p. m.
Some difficulty was experienced in
preparing the body for shipment and
delay was necessary until Under
taker Wasem could be sent for, on ac-
count Of the lack Of nearby licensed
undertaken, al MayviIle.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-18
Live Stock NAws.

st. Paul, Feb. 1S-Cattle, COWS and
heifers, $3.50 to $5.25.
Steers, stockers, 1925 to $3.50; feed
ers $3.50 to S5.25.
Hogs, 2,1O0, steady. range 700 to
725; bulk 40 to 7.2O; cattle 400;
steady; sheep. 900, steady.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-18

Claude F. Yoder was formerly a
Fargo man and was connected with
the Ideal theatre. He is at the pres
ent time travelling out of Minneapolis
for Farmer Bros, which firm handles
hosiery and knitted goods.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-18
DELEGATES ARE NAMED.
Modern Woodmen of America Name
Their REPRESENTATIVES.

ahSh stNSPiSSSHhaRlNSS'
At meeting of the Modern Wood.
men Of America held this week, the
lodge named their delegates to the
county convention as follows:
]. B. Driscoll, L. c. Johnson, H.
Corrigan, J. oliver, c. H. Chapman,
Q. M Strate, M Lawrence, t. H.
McEnroe, K. M. Hagen, o. ]. Her
reid, E.. c. Gearey, jr., j. p Johnson,
F Sullivan, L. Guenther, H. NJ. Tai
bot, o. Loraas, N. G. Hansen, G.. Wat
ters, P. d. Bart, F. L. Watkins, j. l..
Nelson, Oscar Lee, F, A. Buck, r. C.
Severance, j. Knutson, N. L. Nelson.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-18
MAccAsEEs OF THE WORLD.
The Ladies Of the Lodge.

Every hive in the Ladies of the Mac
cabees of the state is working under
the gold and silver contest, the mem
bers wearing gold or silver diamonds
or stars, and are watching to see the
stars and diamonds pasted on the score
board meeting night. Fargo hive ex-
poets to add fifty to its membership
before the convention.
Speaking of convention it is whis-
pered that the ladies of Fargo expect
to entertain the Ladies of the Macca-
bees from all over this state and from
the surrounding states, when the X.
o. 7. has it's convention June s. You
will hear the hum of the hive and the
bees will be swarming from now un-
til June.
There have meen many successful
parties throughout the state recently.
The card party at Casselton was a
society event in Casselton, a dance
at Chaffee grew crowds from many
miles. The Dickinson annual mas
querade has become a looked for
Mrs. Welch, district deputy, installed
officers for Cakes hive, assisted by Mrs.
S. Nevada Hereford, state commander
was public and a large enthusiastic
audience witnessed the impressive
ceremony and listened eagerly to Mrs.
WEIGH talk on, The Ways in Which
Women Are Selfish.
Mrs. LaRue, state commander, leaves
Monday for Beach to initiate class
secured through the efforts of the dis
trict deputy for that section, Mrs
Lizzie Dow, and will probably visit
Mandan and Dickinson the same trip
The recent dinner given by the state
commander in honor of the birthday
of her mother, Mrs. WEIGH, was a very
pretty affair. The three commanders
and record keeper of Fargo hive were
the guests. The centerpiece was a
bunch of red carnations in circle
of red hearts, the favors large red
candy hearts and the place cards hand
painted bees the corner of the cards
being tied with the black, red and
white, the Maccabee colors. The din
ner was one of the perfectly served
Gardner dinners and the guests pre-
sented Mrs Welch with a February
souvenir spoon.
The Knights of, the Lodge.
SIdI6 NOIu IT. II. LdTNu6 says IHdL
the knights of Fargo tent are getting
to be like the knights of old. They,
like the knights Of old, are counting
the admiration of the ladies and are
going to organize a uniform rank and
be real knights So girls do not be
surprized if you see the boys out in
the full regalla of the uniform rank.
At the meeting Monday night the
lodge initiated twelve new candidates
into the mysteries of knighthood, the
new team putting on the dramatic
work The new team consists en-
tirely of new members taken in since
the advent of the illustrious State
Commander LaRue, who tells us that
the boys are waking up throughout
the state and that on the occasion
of our state convention to be held
here in Fargo on June 5 he expects to
see at least two other companies Of
the uniform rank here to compete in
drill and also a large delegation from
all the tents throughout the state.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-18
GRAIN MARKETS.

Chss. e. Lewis & Co., Grain and Stock
Brokers, Morton Block,
Fargo, N. D.
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