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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-09
LOCAL CITIZENS
HONOR ERICSSON
Civil War Hero and Achieve
ment Remembered With
Program at Augustana.
BURR IS CHIEF SPEAKER
Arsenal Commandant Tells of Early
Life of Famous Builder-Na-
tional Salute Fired.

The 50th anniversary OF the great
naval battle OF the civil war between
the Monitor and the confederate ship
Merrimac was fittingly ushered in this
morning with the national salute OF
81 guns at Rock Island arsenal
The anniversary was appropri-
ateiy celebrated at Augustana
college last night and was
In the nature Of a memorial service
for the great inventor Of the Monitor,
Captain John Ericsson. with Lieuten-
ant Colonel George w. Burr, command
ant at the Rock Island arsenal, and
Z. w. Olson OF the book concern edl-
torial stan as the principal speakers
OF the evening. In addidon 10 the ad-
dresses two musical numbers were
given--a vocal solo by Yngve Joran-
son and two selections by the Angus
tana Male quartet, both OF which were
very much appreciated. DR.. z. F. Bar
tholomew acted as chairman for the
evening and also made a few intro
account OF this famous and epoch-mak-
ing battle.
Colonel Burr, as the chief speaker
OF the evening, In his pleasing and I'M
assuming way. gave an interesting and
instructive address on John Ericsson,
the inventor of the Monitor. He SAID
in part:
1T is, indeed, very fitting, that a
representative OF the United States
army should be present upon an occa-
sion such as this, and | consider 1t a
duty and q pleasure to be here with
you this evening. Most of our great
men have had humble beginning and
have come from the log cabin. So it
was with John Ericsson, who was the
son of a miner and grew up in very
humble surroundings among the hills
Of Varmland, Sweden. He was fortu-
nate in this. however, because the
character building circumstances OF
his nativity played a great part in hil
future life.
sTUDIOUS LAD.
Ericsson was always a studious
lad. At an early age he went over To
England, where. in competition with
the great English engineers, univer
sity men, he was acknowledged as
their superior. All this was accom-
plished through home study. He even
built better steam engine than Ste
phenson. Englands great inventor
All his Inventions were of a revolu
tionary character. With his screw
he abolished side-wheelers on large
ocean-going vessels. With his screw
propelled Princeton he showed the ad
vantage OF having the ships machin
cry below the water line. His famous
Monitor. however, rendered absolute
ly worthless the existing nayies Of th'
world Wooden hulks could no longe
be tolerated as war men. Yet none o
these things was the product OF i'm
pulse, but the elimination Of stud.
and thought. His plans for the Moni
tor we're not favoiably received b.
scientific men. who considered him
crank, but the great Lincoln favore,
the plans. Despite the many din
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-09
EVER IN ULAHf
Cambridge Chronicle. }

A gentleman passed through Utah
the other day and asked II they had
any picture postals Of the town. The
proprietor OF the general store at Utah
replied, Not yet-a fellow came to
town the other day TO take some views,
but there was freight car standing in
front Of the town. so he couldn't. We
had some taken Of the depot. but had
to have them sent away to be enlarg-
ed, SO people would be able to see it,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-09
WHERE THE MEN AMOUNT TO
SOMETHING.
(Stark County News.)

(Stark County News.)
More than thirty young hearts thrill
ed with the enjoyment of a leap year
party held at the home of Miss Atalie
Crum last Friday evening. OF course,
the gentlemen were addressed with
many lovesick "oh's" and "ah's" while
the occasion lasted, and no one could
accuse the ladies of being at all slow
in counting, for the men were shown all
possible attention, which was accepted
with becoming modesty and all kinds
of pleasure. But at the supreme mo-
ment, oh. where were the fair wooers?
Their pluck had deserted them, and
they could not bring themselves to the
point of popping the all important
question. But, happily, Colonel Eagle
ston was among the company, so the
meek creatures were auctioned off one
at a time, and as there is just now a
scarcity. of men eligible to marriage in
this neck-o'-the-woods, the ladies
showed themselves very active bid
ders, and most of the prospective hub
bys" brought handsome prices. After
the auction, the ladies escorted their
newly acquired property to the dining
room, where ice cream and cake were
enjoyed. Following an evening OF
games, music, etc. the company dis
persed, the ladies feeling very well
satisfied with the event, while the 9th
ers wore as happy countenances as
could be expected while laboring under
the heavy strain of the thought of be
ing kept under a woman's thumb the
rest of their days.-Castleton Core
spondence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-09
spondence.

New York-John Mcnamara, alias
4 australian Mack" who was arrested
here recently on a charge of robbing
the Bank of Montreal at New West
minister, B. c., of $241, 900, was re-
leased Friday by United States
commissioner because of lack of evil
dence. He was rearrested on another
charge connected with the same rob-
berry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-09
CHORDS AND DISCORDS

years ago, Of which II has been stated
brought tears to many eyes, but per-
haps it was the number Of verses-nine
in the song that was the cause of the
tears.-Le Claire Correspondence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-09
VOICE WITH THE KNOCKOUT.
CPort Byron Globe.l

NIIVVNsT
The lie Claire Eailes" met in regu-
lar biennial session last week at the
Outing club in the city Of Davenport.
Short talks were made by N G. Van
SAINT. Carl lie BUM, Captain Blaire.
J. A. DeArmand and B. F. Hall. S. A.
Wilson told how RUDE played the piano.
J. D. Barnes sang a solo entitled so
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-09
AN EXPERIENCED EDITOR.
New Holland. Ohio, Leader. }

~" IIOII"Ilu' OHIO1 I1cdUtI.J
Why is a newspaper like a pretty
woman? To be perfect, 1t must be the
embodiment OF many types. Its form
is made up; it is chased. though inclin-
ed to be giddy; it enjoys a good press,
the more rapid the better; talks great
deal; can stand some praise, and Is aw-
fully proud Of a new dress; it cannot
be kept in good humor without plenty
of cash"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-09
Hall Teacher Dies.

Sycamore, March S.-Miss Jeanne d.
Mansfield died yesterday at the city
hospital after an operation. She had
been a teacher of modern languages
at Waterman Hall for IS years. The
body will be taken to Needham. Mass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-09

March 8-Yesterday was the 46th ami
versary of the birth of Maj CIV. Halves,
and last evening he entertained num-
her of his gentlemen friends in honor
of the occasion. Mrs. Halves prepared
an excellent spread for the gentlemen.
and the evening was a very pleasant
one. Yesterdays anniversary was
much more agreeable than on March
q, 1862, the day Mr. Halves reached
his majority. On that occasion he was
participating in the terrible battle Of
Pea Ridge, and although many of his
comrades were moved down by the
leaden missiles, he escaped unscathed.
That was a birthday which Mr.. Halves
can ever forget.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-09

March THE judges and clerks Of
the spring election will be appointed
by the city council tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-09

March 9-About 3 a. m. today the ice
bridge broke, and there was a general
movement in front of the city, the rush
from the rapids causing the disturb
ance. The ice gorged at the islands
below the city. however, and all along
the shore huge cakes of ice were
pushed up on to the bank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-09

Most Of us are resigned to having
money talk, but when clothes are
noisy we raise a point of order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-09

the upper end Of the county, but now
Of Dallas, Texas, was in the city to-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-09
(From The Argus Files of 1879

(From The Argus Files or 1881
March 3-A well known young lady
in this city became suddenly fascinat-
ed with the stage last week and packed
up her trunk and decided to join the
female minstrel combination that Wis
tied Rock Island Thursday and Friday
evenings. She got as far as Daven-
port when, because of her tender years,
she was persuaded to return to the
parental abode.
Rumors were rife this morning that
a telegram had been received in the
city last evening from President Cable
of the Rock Island road, stating that
it had been decided to locate the shops
in Rock Island. There was no truth
in such rumors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-09
Quick Relief for Rheumatism.

George w. Rooms, Lawton, Mich,
says: "Dr. Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism has given my wife won
derful benefit for rheumatism. She
could not lift hand or foot; had to be
lifted for two months. She began the
use of the remedy and improved rap
idly. On Monday she could not move
and on Wednesday she got up. dressed
herself and walked out for breakfast. L"
Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second ave.
nue., Rock Island; Gust Schlegel &
Son, 220 West Second street, Daven.
port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-09

March 4-The states attorney has
made out his annual report, showing
that he has prosecuted in all 304 cases,
of which 159 were before justices; 67
were in the county court and rs were
in the circuit court. Fines collected
amount to $1,066; total fees earned
$1,95791. The fees are not sufficient
to pay the expenses of the Office, and
the county is still in debt to the states
attorney to the amount of $256.91. The
year is without precedent in the
amount of court business which has
passed through the states attorneys
hands. The criminal business in the
last term of the circuit court lasted
from Jan. 25 to March "a period OF
SO days-the longest time ever devoted
to criminal cases in one session ever
known in this county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-09

March 5-The river is rising rapidly,
having advanced four inches within a
few hours The rise is caused by the
backing of the water from below and
the rush from above, the channel be-
ing clear for considerable space near
Campbell's chain on the rapids.
Ship Silvis has entered Duncan and
Hawks Davenport Business college as
student.
C. B. Marshall, who for several
years prior TO 1888 was a resident of
The Bottineau courant., 1912-10-25
HERE | L FROM VEL |: |. VI
~. E. BysTly, President sf State Game
's Beard Here Today
VISITED AT LAKE mETlsosHE


5 T. ~ 7 "a 4 = 4
Hon. We. Byerly, president
of the North Dakota Game and
Fish board was a visitor in this
city on Thursday and Friday Of
this week on business in con-
nection with the securing Of an
ample supply Of the finny tribe
to stock Lake Metigoshe. Mr..
B. in company with DR.. G. a..
Leonard of this city, autoed up
to the lake on Thursday even
ing to look the matter up and
was very favorably impressed
with the situation, and express
ed himself as willing that this
lake should have all fish neces-
sary to fully stock it at any
time.
Mr.. Byerly was accompanied
on his journey by DR.. c. *.
Richie of Velva, one of the old
line republicans who is an
ardent supporter of Woodrow
Wilson, and ID. A. Kramar, a
game warden also Of Velva.
They left this morning via
auto.
The Bottineau courant., 1912-10-25
Central sshssl Msfss

Those who visited at the
Central school during the week
are Mrs. White and Mrs. Kirk.
Miss Mary Carey attended
theEducation association meet
ing at Grand Forks.
Enough money has already
been raised to pay for the new
organ.
The me mbers of the literary
society are very much pleased
with the way in which the
public show their appreciation
of the work of the society.
It will not be long before we
will have our new library
started.
The first grade pupils were
very sorry to say good
bye to Alice Schrimer on Tues
day, but we hope she will have
a pleasant time in her new
home.
DO not forget that the literary
program will be held October
so, instead of October 81.
! II
The Bottineau courant., 1912-10-25
MARRIED TUESDAY
Miss Viola Mere and George J. PspIn
JelRed In Wsdleek.
CEREMONY At CATHOLIC CHURCH
0aly Relatives and 4 Few Friends
Were Present Will Make
h0ms Ia This City

A very pretty church we'd
ding was solemnized at St.
Marks church on Tuesday
morning at nine o'clock, when
Miss Viola NJ. Nero, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Allan S. Nero,
became the bride of George j.
Pepin of this city. Rev. Father
Andrieux performed the cere-
nony in the presence of rela-
tives and a few friends of
the contracting parties. Miss
Elizabeth Haskett was maid of
honor and William C. Pepin, a
brother of the groom, was best
man. After the ceremony a
five-course wedding dinner was
served at the home of the
brides parents to about twenty
guests.
The newlyweds have gone to
housekeeping in their home on
Thompson street where they
will be at home to their many
friends after December l..
The Bottineau courant., 1912-10-25
GRAND ! IS OPENED
Doors Wsre Thrswn Open On Wsdass-
day Evening 10 4 Record Crowd
SHOWS WILL START PROMPTLY
Three Changes Each Week on
Pictures That Were Never
Before Equalled u

q Z 4 = n 81 Il +. f. II ~ ] u s
The Grand theatre was open
ed on Wednesday evening to- a
packed house, everything being
sold out to standing room only
Over one hundred people were
unable to gain entrance to the
building and were turned
away. si:3 h
This theatre is one of the best
equipped of it's kind in this
part of North Dakota, the pic
lures are of the highest grade
and the music which is under
the direction of Billy Trout
the famous singer and eccentric
pianist of Minneapolis, all COM
bined will make this one Of the
leading amusement houses this
side of the cities. s3s
A daylight curtain is being
installed to eliminate all flicker
and a front drop curtain will
arrive in about ten days.
The management intends to
start the first show at eight
O'Clock promptly and the second
at 8 O. clock sharp. The films
will be changed three times
each week, on Mondays, We'd
nesdays and Fridays.
The Bottineau courant., 1912-10-25

In meeting; teams and other
vehicles shall turn to the right
of the center of the travelled
road; any person who violates
this law is liable to fine of
not exceeding $25 and is also
liable in damages and to per-
son injured, il. person or prop
erty by reason of disobedience
of this law.
When two vehicles are going
in the same direction and the
one III the rear desires to pass
the one in advance, the rear
vehicle shall pass on the left of
the one in advance, the advance
vehicle shall turn to the right
of the center of the travelled
road to allow the rear vehicle
to pass.
The rate of speed shall never
be greater than is reasonable
and proper having due regard
to width. condition and use of
the particular highway, and
the general and usual rules of
the road, and never at such a
rate of speed as will endanger
property or the life or limb Of
any person and shall never be
faster than thirty miles per
hour at any time or place, and
upon approaching or crossing a
dam, bridge, sharp curve or
descent and upon approaching
a crossing or 1ntersecting road
where persons and vehicles are
not plainly seen, all motor
driven vehicles shall be kept
under perfect control and shall
not exceed in speed one mile in
eight minutes. Vehicles shall
not exceed ten miles per hour
in any city or village land shall
be driven at a lower rate Of
speed in cities and villages if
the ordinance Of said city or
village so provide ss
rs Any driver or operator in
lcharge of an automobile or
motor cycle outside Of any city
or village shall. upon meeting
any animal propelled vehicle
stop said automob bile or motor
cycle when signal1ed so to do
The Bottineau courant., 1912-10-25
SANFORD DODGE MERE
Held Boards At 0rslner's Opera heuse
I've Nlghts This Week

Theatre-goers Of Bottineau
and vicinity enjoyed aplendid
presentations of two strong
plays at Greiner's opera house
on Wednesday and Thursday
evening of this week by San
ford Dodge supported by a very
capable cast. e
On Wednesday evening ''Dr.
Jekyll Il and Mr.. Hyde was
given to a good sized audience
and on Thursday evening the
double bill, The OldhGuard,"
a story of the great Napoleon,
and the uproarious comedy by
Shakespeare, THE Tanning
of the Shrew' was presented.
Mr.. Dodge's plays are always
thoroughly enjoyed by the peo-
pie of this city.
The Bottineau courant., 1912-10-25
Real Estate Traasfsrs.

Alfred NJ. Irving and wife to
g. w. Barr, $1,000, lots Is and
Il block 5, Westhope,
Philip Halls and wife to F..
Hinck, $3.50, lot 4 block 10,
Overly.
David Coleman to Edward c..
Hanausky, $4,000, Sc 20 1892.
G. Gilbert and wife, p. E.
Berry and wife to G. @. JeHer-
son, G. D. Saxkett and r. j.
iMahaffy, 81, lots / and 2, block
10, Antler.
Daniel I. Philips and wife to
g. Deaver. 81, lots { and 8,
The Bottineau courant., 1912-10-25
kIisAsl TravsIs

s a convenient arrangement
of the kitchen can, be made to
reduce the work considerably.
Mrs. John A. Widtsoe Of the
Utah agricultural college has
done some figuring on this.
She estimated the distance
that had to be travelled in a
year in getting the meals in a
house that she moved into to
be 125 miles. Later she had a
kitchen which was arranged
after her own plan, and in get
ting the same number of meals
in this for a year. the distance
travelled was reduced to 81
miles. This is certainly quite
an item and deserves a good
deal Of study. The distances
that need to be considered are
those from stove to dining
table. from stove to sink, from
dish cupboard to dining table,
from sink to dining table, from
work table and pantry to stove,
from dish cupboard to stove
and dining table. If this is
given careful attention il will
often be found that without
very much re-arranqeme1lt
these distances can be cut
downa q great deal.
The Bottineau courant., 1912-10-25
FUNERAL Or llRs. FERauson
Large Numhes Attended Services 4
Bapilst Church on Sunday

The funeral services for the
late Mrs. p. r. Ferguson were
held from the Baptist church
in this. city on Sunday after
noon at 2: 80, Rev. E. A. Schla-
man officiating.
Members of the family at
tending the funeral were Mrs.
Gilbert Larson of Westhope;
Peter b. Ferguson Of this city;
James Ferguson of Russell and
John S. Ferguson Of Mohall.
Interment was made in Oak
Greek cemetery impediately
following the services.
The Bottineau courant., 1912-10-25

block 20, South Bottineau.
Martin Teigen and wife to
David Kelly; $1,000, lots 3 and
4 and sw NV 4-162-78.
Mary e. Wagner to William
II. Wagner. ST, sw 11-162-81. .
B L. p. LeMay and wife to
Philip LeMay, ST, lots l, 2. 8,
a, 5, block A, Whites End addi-
tion, South Bottineau.
L. 0. Tollefson and wife to
Daniel l. Philips, 81, VIE NV.
WIZ sw 2-163-76.
& N. B. Halldorson and wife to
p. Bork, 81, 900. w12sw 4, e12
3se 5-163-77.
William NJ. Palar and wife
TO Henry w. Helming and
Lewie Helming, $4,000, sw s.
1898. 4
The Bottineau courant., 1912-10-25

by the driver of said animal
propelled vehicle and shall re-
main stopped until said animal
proelled vehicle has passed
and if approaching said animal
propelled vehicle from the rear,
said driver or operator in
charge of said automobile or
motor cycle shall, when signal
led so to do by the driver of
said animal propelled vehicle,
stop a reasonable time for the
driver of said animal propelled
vehicle to get out of danger
and tnay then pass the animal
propelled vehicle.
Every automobile and motor
cycle shall be provided with
bell or horn and shall ring said
bell or blow said horn when
approaching any animal propel-
led vehicle. from the rear; also
all gasoline driven automobiles
or motor cycles shall have
muffler, and shall keep the
cutout' closed when driving
on the streets of any town or
village or when meeting or
passing any animal propelled
vehicle.
Automobiles shall have at
least two lights in front and
one in the rear and motor cycles
shall carry at least one light.
Any person operating any
automobile or motor cycle is
liable to a fine of not less than
ten dollars, nor more than fifty
dollars and may be imprisoned,
who fails or neglects to have a
bell or horn or muffler or lights
as above specified, or shall fail
to stop when signalled 80 to do
as stated above or who shall
disobey the speed law as above
set forth or who shall drive or
employ any person to drive any
coach or other vehicles upon
any public road or street, who
is addicted to the excessive use
of Intoxicating liquors or who
shall disobey any of the other
laws of the road.
No person shall leave any
vehicle with a horse or horses
hitched thereto when any pas
sengers remain in the vehicle,
without making said horse or
horses fast with sufficient
halter, strap, rope or chain ur-
less some competent person is
left to take charge and guidance
of said horse or horses to pre-
vent the same running away
and if any person violates this
rule he is liable to a fine of not
more than twenty dollars.
The Bottineau courant., 1912-10-25

Reid rs, at which time
they Wi up their resid-
euce at thagsblace.
I am sure 1 am voicing the
sentiment Of all their neighbors
when | say that it was with
regret that we saw Mr.. and
Mrs. Reid leave here. They
have at all times been ideal
neighbors and their life here
has been without stain. The
best we can do. and do most
earnestly is to wish them we'll
wish that the evening of their.
life may pass in peace aud
happiness. We have all ap-
preciated their stay among us,
and should at any time the
memory of North Dakota be
strong enough to call them
back here on a visit, all homes
will be opened in a united well
come. P. B. Peterson.
The Bottineau courant., 1912-10-25
Wsald Improve fhs Stssk

ssIx,ss'5 sBssse5 Farming Association Special
Grand Forks, October 22.
One of the most important fea-
lures of the Better Farming
association 8 work in the state
is the live stock demonstration
work. d Considerable has been
accomplished this year and
Secretary Cooper informs the
special service bureau at Ora nd
Forks, that even more atten-
ton will be paid to this feature
next year.
The association believes that
the development of production
of live shock products is one of
the most necessary features of
the agricultural situation i'm
the state. Until farmers gen
orally see the great possibilities
which lie in dairying, beef,
hog, sheep and poultry raising
and the relationship which
these various classes of live
stock bear to profitable farm
ing, little can be done to make
permanent t h e agricultural
prosperity Of the state. It is
planned to devote considera-
bic part of the experts time
next to assisting and instruct
ing individual farmers in the
careful selection and breeding
of livestock. Definite inform
alton and instruction is given
regarding the use Of feeds and
the making of q balanced ra-
ton. Often very marked re-
suits in grading their herd. for
greater production will find
that the association experts
can be Of assistance to them.
Often definite help is given
community in securing proper
sires or in obtaining foundation
stock.
The Bottineau courant., 1912-10-25
Dolnas N COUNTY COURT.

There y e e hearings on
several matters to-day as
follows:
Petition for letters of admin
istration in the estate of Matte
A. brown.
q Hearing on final accounting
in the matter Of the estate Of
Grover G. Riley.
Hearing on petition for proof
of will in the matter Of the
estate OF Doreatha Luelat.
Hearing on petition. for guar
dianship for Anna Dahl of Car
bury.
Hearing on petition for guar
dianship Of Marie Henway of
Westhope.
On Tuesday there was a
hearing on petition for sale of
personal property in the matter
of the estate of Robert ]. Follis.
Orderof sale was granted.
Marriage licenses were issu-
ed as follows: On October 18
to- Harry Hamilton and Miss
Eva Racine, both of this :ity,
and Edgar Due and Miss Rosie
Chabot. both Of Willow City;
on October Fl to George j.
Pepin and Miss Viola NJ. Nero,
both of this city. 5--s''.-'--. i 80 -