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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
BIDS. GIVE A
WIDE VARIETY Of
FIGURES
-
Cost Runs From 27,21o.eo
to $47,les.4o According
to Tenders

Bids for the paving Of DeMers ave.
nue. from the bridge across the Red
river to the Northern Pacific tracks
and considered by members of the
council as being low, were this morn-
ing opened in the city hall.
The bidders were the Grand Forks
Concrete company. the General Con-
tracing company of Minneapolis and
Warren Bros. of Boston. Each of the
competitive concerns had q represent.
tative on hand when the bids were
opened.
Blome paving was offered by tho
Grand Forks Concrete company for
two cents lower than it cos in. Grand
Forks. Bitulithic paving was offered
by Warren Bros, relatively cheaper
than 1t was purchased OF the west
side.
At noon a adjournment Of the
council was taken until $3.50 o'clock
held In h Commercial club with the
members Of the special committee Of
property owners present to discuss the
kinds of material offered in the bids,
Representatives of the paving com.
Panfes interested In the proposition
were at the meeting this afternoon and
spoke of the various kinds of paving
to be considered by the property own.
ers.
Price Of Paving
The following bids opened BY
the council this morning:
Grand Forks Concrete company
Blome. sass per yard; total $685.
Warren Bros-Bitulithic., per yard
$3.50; total $~39,110.0O.
General Contracting company-cre.
osote blocks. per yard 1886; total
yard, total s27.210.s0. Brick, CO.
ment filler. per yard 1914; total S44..
$500. Brick asphalt filler, e ward
$3.2S; total $45,942.90. Stone on con-
crete. $3.50 per yard; total ~$47,lSS.4O.
Stone on sand $2.9s per yard; total
$42,597.9O. -, 'N.1': 80.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
; q 4 \ Z 4 1
, PERSONALS

\ u X + 4
John Bena Of IAnkin is in the city.
r. f. Herseth OF Drayton is in the
city.
C.. F. Moody is in town from Devils
Lake.
Bill Burns Of Mimic is here on bust
T. johnson of Minot is at one of the
hotels.
r. S. Eastman of Johnstown is here
on business.
Miss Emma Fay of Crystal is q hotel
guest in the city.
p. r. Tower of Fargo Is at n of
T. G. Theodorson Of Fargo is regis
tered in the city.
II. j., Meyhers and son Earle of
Edmore are spending the day in
Grand Forks.
Joseph Craft of Denbigh. was regis
tered In the city Friday.
E. A. Bryn Of Devils Lake is here
on business.
the city Friday night.
George Tanning of I.arimore is here
on business.
F. NJ. Middleton Of Marvel 4. regis
tered In the city.
Fl. l.. Smith OF Devils Lake is here
on business.
John Mclean Of Niagara fas a
visitor In Grand Forks Friday.
John L. Bomstad of Larimore was
registered in the city Friday.
Mrs. f. G. Jones and daughter of
kempton are hotel guests in the city.
Jas. LAWN of st, Thomas is here
on business.
George f. johnson of Mavville is
cooking after business in Grand Forks.
W. W. Wilcox and w. R. Cummings
Of kempton are registered in the city
D, studsman and family of Kemp
ton are at n of the hotels.
Walter 4. Snow. state secretary of
h North Dakota Sunday School as
ISOLATION. M wife were registered AT
a Grand Forks hotel Friday night.
c. a. Simonson of Devils Lake was
registered in the city Friday night.
John S. kyle of McCanna is here
for a day or two.
Christ C~hristianson of Niagara is a
visitor in Grand Forks.
S. Z. Wedwick of Osnabrork is reg
lsfered at one OF the hotels.
James Whaley and j. B. Mattoson
OF lnkster are week enc visitors i'm
Grand Forks.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
A Woman's Appeal

To all knowing sufferers OF rheuma-
tisno, whether muscular or Of the
joints. sciatica. lumbagos. b%ackache,
pains, to write to her for a home
treatment which has repeatedly cur
ed all Of these tortures. She feels II
her duty to send 1t to all sufferers
FREE. You cure yourself at home
as thousands will t~estify--no change
OF climate being necessary. This sim
pie discovery banishes uric acid from
the blood. loosens the stiffened joints,
purifies the blood. and brightens the
eyes. giving elasticity and tone to the
whole system. II the above interests
you. for proof address Mrs. NJ. Sum
mers. Box r. South Bend. Ind.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02

G. A. Glossner. "a Ontario St, Roch-
ester N. Y. has ecovered from a
long and severe attack of kidney trol-
Die, his cure being due to Foley Kid
ney Pills. After detailing his case he
says: Il am only sorry | did not learn
sooner Of Foley Kidney Pills. In n
few days time my ~backache complete
~ left me and ] felt greatly improved.
My kidneys became stronger. dizzy,
spells left me and ! was no longer
at night. ! feel 100 per cent
peter since using Foley Kidney Pills"
McCfrath'S pharo,ocv
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
X a 4 4 * x i: i: X i: e ). $: i:
* Political Announcements 81
Y X H. X X i X y X * 5. ). $: y
TO THE VOTERS OF NORTH
IL

hereby my candidacy
for the office of Delegate to the Ma
tional Democratic convention. subject
to the will of the Democratic voters To
be expressed in the presidential prim-
airy election on the 18th day of
March.
AS a Democrat. ! have ALWAYS be-
lieved in and heartily supported to
the best Of my ability the PRINCIPLES
OF the Democratic party as enunci
ated by the Hon. William j. Eryan.
and ! solicit the votes of the Demo
cratic voters of the state that NAV
lend active support to those
sive principles in the formation Of the
next Democratic platform and in the
selection of candidates.
Believing tina the Democratic vot-
tiers in the State of North Dakota are
progressive and that they desire both
A progressive platform and a ogr
sive candidate. if elected, 1 will cheer
fully abide by my ath of office to the
end that the wishes of the voters Of
the Democratic party shall be real
lied. Respectfully,
j NELSON KELLY.
Grand Forks, N. ID.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
CONSIDERED PITNT,Y CASE

Washington. March 2.-The sub
committee on the senate committee
on the judiciary. to which was refer
red protests against confirmation of
the nomination of Chancellor Mahlon
Pitney Of New Jersey, to the supreme
court In succession to the late Assoc
ciate Justice Harlan. met today and
considered some of the papers filed
cellor Pitney has been opposed for
some OF his labor decisions. 1t was
said today that his nomination prob
ably would be favorably reported on
Monday.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
Candidates.

Send your orders for p%etitiona ia
US. We nave petitions for president
n vice presidential elector. u. e.
senator. national committeeman. dels.
gates to national convention, state ies.
islature and county officers, Judges Of
the district court-31.00 per dozen.
Special prices quoted in 200 lots or
over. Itmes-EIerald Publishing Com.
Pany. Grand Fork. N. D.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
LIMB A~MPUrATED.

albbine. March Mrs. John
Backa, the Lavalle township woman.
Who was shot through both knees
ABOUT two weeks ago.. then alleging
the shooting was done by her hus-
and underwent an operation today.
is reported as having rallied. The
husband is in jail at Duluth, await.
ING trial. He alleges the shooting was
accidental. ""
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02

Partly by driving blood from the
surface and congcsting the kidneys.
and partly by throwing too much
work upon them. Foley Kidney pills
strengthen the kidneys. give tone to
normal action of the bladder. They
are tonic in action, quick in results.
Try them. Mc(;rath's Pharmacy.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
CROSSED THE DECAY

Washington. March 2.--Adrift from
its mornings on the American coast
a conical iron buoy belonging to the
United States lighthouse service has
just been found off Cape Clear, Ire
land. A similar derelict buoy foated
from the United States coast to the
shore of County Clare, Ireland. four
years ago.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
Case Dismissed.

Because of lack of evidence the
case OF the state against Fred Miller
was dismissed in municipal court Fri
day afternoon. Miller was charged
with stealing $50 and a watch from
me ASH register In the saloon Of
Louis Boreen. while the bartender was
upstairs taking care Of the nronr,a'
tor who was III.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
in Town,

A. j. k~avanaugh, proprietor OF the
Grand theater. arrived from Mime
apolis Friday night. The recent fire
in Minneapolis which destroyed the
Gem theater resulted in a heavy. loss
FOR Mr.. K%aranaugh and he saws he
will not open another house. in that
city. His loss was about s12,0 0 Nj.
kavanaugh ays that his house in
Billings, Mont. is proving a great
success.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
4 Cold. LaGrippe, Then Pneumon

\ Cold. LaGrippe, Then Pneumonia
Is too often the fatal sequence. and
coughs that hang on weaker the sys-
tenn and lower the vital resistance.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is
a reliable medicine that stops the
couGh promptly by healing the cause,
Soothes the in1amed air passages. and
checks the cold. Keep always on hand.
Refuse substitutes. McGrath's Phar-
macy.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
AR. W. MORGAN SHUsrER
AND HIS EAlNIIN.

That England was equally to blame
with Russia for the present conditions
In Persia. and that she had allied her.
self with Russia through fear Of Ger.
many, was asserted by W. Morgan
Shuster, who went to Persia less than
q year ago to reorganize the country's
finances and was dismissed from his
post Of treasurer general after Russia
had insisted on his withdrawal IN an
ultimssum and had sent a body Of
troops into Persia to enforce her de-
mand.
Mr.. shuster with his family has Just
returned to this country. He left TIE.
heran early in January aud spent three
weeks in London.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
Candidates.

Send your orders for petittone Ia
US. We have petitions for president
and vice presidential %elector, U. s.
senator, national committeeman. dele
gates to national convention, state leg
fslature and county officers, judges of
the district court-$l.O0 Der dozen.
Special prices quoted IN 200 lots or
over. Tin1es-Herald Publishing Com
peny. Grand Forks. n. D.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
EVERYTHING QUIET
Wholesalers Not Attempting to Do
Business For Few Days

So far as the police. can learn. there
y no wholesaling Of liquor being con.
Quoted here today. The saloons are
we'll supplied. 1t 10 said, and no new
week at least, when certain wholesale
agents are reported to have said they
will test the validity Of the new city
ordinance.
The new ordinance which requires
persons engaged in selling liquor in
wholesale lots to take. out a city license
and pay 9 license fee Of $1,000. went
into effectsFriday. -. =.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
SAYS Thincs arc Roo,n,nc.

T. D.. Casey of Dickinson was in the
city Friday afternoon on business.
He says Dickinson is forging to the
front in splendid sha pc and that there
Is every indication to believe that the
coming Year will be a good one in
that section Of the state.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
MINERS MAY STRIKE

Springfield. Ill. March 1.-That they
would strike Immediately after Aprii.
unless an agreement with the oper-
ators is reported by thai date, is the
stand taken by delegates to the con-
vention of the United Mine Workers
or llllnois, Just preceding adjourn
ment here tonight.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
SHOW PIdEA1EG.
High school Enfestsinnsent .Slstes Hi
on tho Eas6 etdos.s|aa

. = -fEFf - = --~. % 49, Sd 49,
Sweet southern Observation-Disclosures
kind-and sotnS prAtteA6anelar wers
features OF ansexcalleat esiterfllnmenf
given IN the high school Suditorium
Triday fnsshtsby the. Nth .sehooi cleo
Mis- Amy whitson directed the r..
hearsals and the. rnraked success OF
the show was largely due to her of.
The burlesaue orchestra ana :
Jack o,lantern number ELECTED h
greatest applause. The entire nro.
Gram wal a happy selection OF pie1s.
ing ~
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
Backarhc Almost Unbearab,e

is an almost certain result of kidney
trouble. D. Toomey. sO3 E. Olive ST.,
Bloomington, ILL.,. says: "I suffered
with backache and pains in nv hid
neys which were almost u%nbearable.
gave Foley Kidney Pills a good trial.
and they done wonders for me. To.
day can do a hard days work and
not feel the effects" McGrath's Phar-
macy. %
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
Baby Dies,

Cara q. S%orenson. one year old,
daughter of MIR. and Mrs. S. Sorcnson
OF 626 Third Venue died after a
short illness Friday morning. The
nodE is being prepared for burial at
Ashley's undertaking rooms.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
Seriuo. tl,n cit,

G.. p. johnson. CITY auditor OF
Northwood. n O.. V. Sagen, "A bonan-
"a farmer of that district. arc spend
ing the day in Grand Forks. They
We're here Friday to attend the better
Farming meeting.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
New Pastor Arrives.

Or. G. e. Coles will preach mornin.
and evening Sunday in the punt ~
the Mendenhall Memorial Presbyterian
church, of which he is the new pastor.
Or: Coles arrived In East Grand Forks
Friday night.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
Public is Invited.

The officers of the First Presbyteri-
an church desire to announce that the
public Is invited to all of the services
which will be held Sunday in marking
the dedication Of the church.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
j. q. Anson. Chiropodist.

Corns extracted without pain. In
growing nails removed. Bunions
treated. Rooms 5 and 6, Clifford an
mex. Grand Forks. N. D. N. w. phone
1850.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
Bartenders WIN Meet.

There will be a meeting of tho bar
tenders union Sunday evening. The
session starts at s o'clock and there In
business Of Importance to be consid-
cred.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02

Edward Hines, the wealthy lumber
1ealer whose membership in the
Union League Club Of Chicago was
cancelled, has brought suit against
Clarence 8. Funk fer 5000 600 in the
Circuit Court
Mr.. Funk, who b general manager
Of tho International Harvester Com
pany, testified before the Senatorial
committee IN the Lerimer inquiry that
Hines told him he had put Lo1mer
over" aud had requested that the Har.
vester Company contribute $4,000 to
the expenses Of the election Of the
Senator.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
HARMON

Chicago, March 2.-Chtcago Demo-
Gratis who favor .Judson Harmon Of
Ohio as /, presidential candidate to-
day formed a committee and ANNOUNCE
ed that Harmon Headquarters for Chi
cago and northern Illinois would be
opened at a downtown hotel on Mon
day.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
Simpson Speaks at Grafton.

Prof. Howard f. Simpson OF the
university will go to Grafton Sunday
where he will speak on the Men and
Religion Forward Movement. He
speaks at the Methodist church in that
city.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
February 20. 1912.

County Superintendent OF Schools.
I hereby my candidacy for
the Office Of county superintendent of
schools for Grand Forks county, ask
Ing for a place on the Republican
ticket. NJ. Beatrice tombstone.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02

Walter Quigley. who has been
spending the winter in the west, is in
Salt Lake City at the present time.
He spent considerable time at Cali
fornia points. Mr.. Quigley is enroute
home.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02

Mrs. D.. ]. Laxdall has arrived in
the city from Cavalier on account Of
the illness of her husband. who is a
patient at st. Michael's hospital.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02

r. G. Collins. Postmaster. Barne-
gat. n. j.. was troubled with a sever
Ia grippe cough. He says: Il would
he completely exhausted after each
At of violent coughing. bought a
bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound and before / had taken it all
the coughing spells had entirely ceas-
ed. 1t AMI be beat" McGrath's
Pharmacy
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02

r. Il. Griffith goes to Larimore
next Tuesday where he will deliver an
address or the Men and Religion For
ward Movement.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
Ou,rIov In Salt yaLe c,.r

Cooking apples $1.o0 per bushel. o.
]. Barnes g. Co.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
sunday school Council Meeting.

The Sunday school council of the
Presbyterian church will hold a meet
ing Monday evening at the home Of
Willis A. Joy. The question under
discussion will be 1.-The Use of the
New Sunday School Plant" Geo.
Rich and Miss Kathryn Whitley will
be the speakers.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR SAI.E-Thoroughbred fox terrier
pups. 621 South Fourth street.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
Hard Time Dance.

There will be a dance Monday even
ing. March 4. at K. p. hall. Good
music. Everybody come. Fifty cents
a couple Ladies' free.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02

Miss Helen PrindeVille who has
filled the office of county superintend-
ent of schools for the past six years
will not be a candidate for reelection.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
Serie.
Jacks Dance.

For reliable messenger service call
1921 either phone.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
Dr. Cook Arrives Next Week.

Or. Homer f. Cook. the pastor
elect of the First Baptist church.. will
reach Grand Forks on Saturday,
March .. and will Immediately take UP
hts work in this city.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
Fred Wilson Here.

Fred NJ. Willson. former advertis-
ing manager on the Herald, arrived
this morning from st. Pau and will
visit over Sunday as the guest Of his
brother. II. J.. Wilson.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
The "child's welfare" moven

The ''Child's Welfare" movement
has challenged the attention Of
Thoughtful people everywhere. Mother.
are natural supporters, and will find
in Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
a most valuable aid. Coughs and
colds that unchecked lead to Group,
bronchitis and pneumonia yield quick
ly to the healing and soothing quail
ties of Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound. McGrath's Pharmacy.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
II You Want Information

Cooking apples 800 per bushel. o
J. Barnes & Co.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02

After March : you will not be able
to have you name appear in the
telephone book until midsummer.
Northwestern Telephone Exchange
company.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02

There VIII be a dance SATURDAY.
night in the K. P. hall over Redving
4 Ellestad on South Third. Tickets
Soc. Ladies' free.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
Mrs. LAxdall Here.

About the r. NJ. F.. ask the nan
who runs one. Dakota Auto Co.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02

Fresh Nowers
1t Johnson Floral company.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
GrttIth VIII Vial, r,or,p,ore.

Every Saturday night. Dancir
from $50 to IL O'Clock.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
Roller skating.

Every evening from 3 to $3.50 al
Roller Rink.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
Not II Candidate

Cooking apples 800 per bushel, O
J. Barnes & Co.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
A symphony Of smoke

A symphony OF smoke joy-the
Originator" cigar. Harmonizes with
your highest deals Of perfect smok-
ing. Costs 10c and up. Sumatra
wrapper, Havana fller-mild and
mellow. r. NJ. Schwarz e. Co.. maxi
ers, New York.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
Fresh Flowers
1t johnson Floral company.
Ra~ Wanted

Clean rags wanted at the Times
Herald ONCE.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
Dance

Cooking apples 800 Per bushel. o.
J. Barnes & Co.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-02
THE CITY IN BRIEF

MARCH 3.
Observation at q. m.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-07-11
A WORD OF THANKS

want to say just a word of thanks
in behalf of the home folks for the
generous contribution of the Brook
ings Odd Fellows and Rebekahs,
whereby We we're given a sumptuous
feast on the Glorious Fourth" and
large chunks of fun were handed out
to the Riddles" in the shape Of fire.
works, flags, candies, fruit, etc. To
say that they were pleased don't give
you the first letter of the first word
of quite a thick history.
At first it seemed as though there
was no one to give "Old Glory" to the
breeze, as one has to go out upon the
roof of the Home in order to adjust
the flag. But these are the days of
equal rights. A counsel of war was
held, and with a little assistance from
another young lady whose name
escapes me, Miss Lima WEIGH as the
Goddess Of Liberty" appeared upon
the dome Of the citadel and Flung
the Starry Banner out" Miss Lima
is a very quiet, modest little patriot.
But she has the courage of her an
cesters of '76 and wished to see her
first Fourth in the Home should be
properly celebrated. Miss Welch has
our thanks and we hope she will be
saiuted with the college yell" when
she comes to Brookings.
Yours, in F. L. and T.,
E. A. Brown,
Odd Fellows Home, Dell Rapids. s. d.
July Sth, 1912.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-07-11
PIONEER PASSES AWAY

This week we are called upon to
record the passing Of another pioneer
of Brookings county, Alf Olson, who
passed away at the home Of his son,
John A. Olson, of this city, last Satur-
day, after a months illness. The
funeral was held from the home on
Monday afternoon and intement
was made in the Lutheran cemetery.
Rev. Hoffman had charge Of the ser.
vices at the house and Rev. Fossnes
conducted the service at the grave.
Ny. Olson vas n OF the early
pioneers Of Bookings county, having
came here and located a homestead
in 1877. This homestead was located
In the present city limits. although
Brookings was not in existence at the
time, and il what 10 known az the
Henry Weise farm, south of the city,
Mr.. Olson was born In Bergen, Nor.
way In 1928 and came to America and
settled in Illinois about sixty years
ago. He was married and made his
home there until coming to Brookinga
county. MIRA Olson died In this city