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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-19
Twice a Victim of Attempted Abduction, Cora
Bjornton Reveals Story; Screams Bring Help
AS Man, Reaching Through Window, Grabs Her

Two attempts have been made dur
Ing the last month to abduct Miss
Cora Bjornton, Ill South Fourth
street. according to a story revealed
by the girl for the first time this
morning.
Miss Bjornton says that the first at
tempt occurred shortly before the
state fair. She was asleep in her
room on the first floor Of the house in
which she lives with her grandmother,
when h wal aroused by a fash of
light in her face.
She awoke just in time to zee the
shadow of a man stealing softly out
OF the room. She could hear his foot
steps on the floor as he hurried out
of the front door.
The next morning it was found that
the door had been left unlocked dur
ing the night.
The second, and more serious at
tempt occurred some two weeks later.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-19

Miss Bjornton's bed Is located close to
the window, and as 1t was a hot night
she had left the inner window open.
A screen on the outside had been left
closed as usual however.
Grasped by Foot and Hand.
The girl was awakened by being
grasped by the foot and wrist. Some
one outside Of the house was apapr-
emily trying to pull her through the
window.
Looking out she coul dsee a man,
dressed in dark clothes, and wearing
a straw hat. He had removed the
screen from the window, and reach
ing in had grasped her, and was at
tempting to force her out of the win.
dow.
Screams Bring Help.
The girl screamed, and several
dodgers living in the house came hur-
rying down from the second story.
The would-be abductor, hearing their
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-19
WILL Soon FILL VACANCY
congregational Church to Take Steps
About September 1 Towards
Naming New Pastor. q.

Steps to secure a new pastor will
probably be taken by the members Of
the Plymouth Congregational church
soon after September /.
Rev. c. G.. Warner. former pastor
OF the church. has accepted a call
to Mobridge, S. D., and will leave dur
Ing the next two weeks or so. An eff
fort will be made to have a new min
lister here to fill his place shortly after
his departure.
Up to the present time no candidates
for the place have appeared but it is
believed there will be no difficulty in
securing a number of desirable appli-
cants as soon as the vacancy becomes
generally known.
A meeting IF the congregation tc
consider the matter will be held early
in September.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-19
new W0O[ENS
COMPANY HERE
National Mills Lease Store
and Open Tailoring Es-
Enlistment August 20.

The National Wooden Mills have
leased the store room in the Times
Herald building and will open a large
tailoring establishment about Au-
gust 20.
The National Wooden Mills is a large
organization, having stores in all parts
Of the United States. The goods come
direct from their mill. and the clothes
are all made by their own tailors.
They will open with the largest
stock OF goods ever seen in Grand
Forks. All their goods on display will
he. in full suit lengths cut from their
large bolts Of goods.
The is being arranged for their
occupancy.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-19

approach. released the struggling girl,
and took to his heels.
Not Wishing to alarm her grand
mother, who had heard nothing Of the
matter, Miss Bjornton made no COM
plant to the police, and since the Sec
ond attempt at abduction has been
unmolested.
Short and Heavy Built.
The girl says hat she has no idea
as to the identity of her would-be alb
ductor. On both occasions that she
saw him it has been dark, and the
only description which she is able to
give is that tho man was short and
heavily built.
She says that she knows of no rea-
son for any attempt at abduction, and
that 80 far as she knows there is no
one who would be apt to attempt it.
The police know nothing of the at
fair, and car throw no light on the
situation.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-19
CONTEMPLATE few CHANGES
New Management Of Golden Grain
Biscuit Company Expects to
Keep Present Staff.

/. Few changes are contemplated by
the Manchester Biscuit company at
the plant of the Golden Grain Biscuit
company in this city, recently taken
owe by the former concern.
r. p. Cone, local manager, who has
taken charge Of the plant. in place
OF G. H. Wilder, the former head.
said today that the sales force would
remain practically intact.
y las soon as the present stock is ex-
hausted the labels Of the Manchester
Biscuit company will be used in place
Of the Golden Grain labels. and a few
minor changes will he made in the
equipment and system of operating
the plant.
In the main. however, no changes
will be made.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-19
AuDSON'S LANGUAGE ABUSIVE
Tri-state Telephone Operator Ac-
cuses Married Man of Using Poor
Taste in Handling Language.

George Hudson. married, arrested
Monday night charged with using
obscene language. was given a hear
ing at 4. o'clock. this afternoon befo, o
J.. r. Church., police magistrate.
The case was scheduled to come
up this morning before Judge Phil
was taken by the defendant.
Hudson is said to have used ahu-
sive language to Miss Elizabeth Red
big. employed at the Tri-State Tele-
phone .companN's exchange: \
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-19
Was DELAYED

Milk Depot Will Not be Ready for
Business for About Ten Days
Installing Equipment.
Owing to the fact that some Of the
machinery has been delayed. the
new Grand Forks milk depot will
not be open for business for about
ten days. The was expected
to be ready to take care Of trade
by August Is, but the unavoidable
delay has changed the plans consid-
erably. H. c. Davis Of the Davis
Manufacturing company Of Cincin-
natl. Ohio, is in the city today and
is helping the workmen put the ma
chinery in order. The Davis COM
pany is supplying all the machines
for the depot.
w. T. Henderson, who is to be in
charge Of the station. has been in
the city for several weeks and has
been directing the work. He has
had a great deal Of experience as
manager of milk depots and says he
Is sure hat the one here will meet
with great success. The price Of milk
will be the same as at present.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-19
MONTANA farm MAN HERE
F. S. Cooley, Superintendent of In
stitutes in Western State, Study
ing Local Methods.

F. S. Cooley. superintendent of
Montana farmers institutes, with
Headquarters at Bozeman. Mont. ar
rived in the city this morning and
is spending the day here as the guest
of o. D. Center. He intended to
make a trip through Grand Forks
county this morning with Mr.. Center,
but on account=of, the rain they did
not go. Mr. Cooley expects to leave
the city this evening.
From here Mr.. Cooley will go to
Jamestown where he will spend a
short time comforting with Edwin
Maryland, district supervisor of he
better farming work in that section.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-19
HUSBAND MURDERS Wife
and Then KILLS SELF
West virginia Man is Frantic Because
OF Unfoundcd Reports Reject
ing on Her Character.

wheeling. w. Va. Aug. 19.-Fran-
tice because he heard unfounded re-
ports rejecting on his ytfe's charac-
ter, John Marshall this morning fired
fivS bullets into her body as they sat
at the breakfast table in their homo
At Martins Ferry. Chief OF Police
Edward Hyland, WIFI lives next door.
heard the shots and forced the door
osfthe Marshall house. Marshall Ned
"a tho attic sand Hyland summoned
other policemen. Finding escape shut
on, Marshall blew out his own brains.
Mrs.. Marshall wa killed In the pres-
QcA az four Of her str childfen.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-19
HOLD MEETING TO-DAY.
Bankers Probably VIII Get Together
This Afternoon.

The, meeting of the bankers Of the
city to discuss the sending of a dele
gate to the conference to be held Fri
day in Chicago to discuss the Glass
currency bill, which was scheduled
for Monday, will be held today pro-
viding a sufficient number. of local
bankers can attend.
Several of the bankers were put of
town Monday which made necessary
the changing of the time originally
planned. AS the conference is to be
held Friday, there is little time left
in which to discuss the matter.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-19
JOSEPH BREMNER
IS TRAFFIC MAN
Omaha Expert of Sixteen
Years Experience Joins
Commercial Club Work.
COMMISSIONER IS
ENROUTE TO CITY
Spending Today in St. Paul
Getting Acquainted With
Railroad Officials.

Joseph NJ. Bremner of Omaha,
Neb., appointed traffic commissioner
OF the Grand Forks Commercial club,
Will arrive in Grand Forks either to-
morrow or Thursday, and will at once
take charge Of the work that has been
planned for him by the directors of
the local organization.
Today, according to a telegram re-
ceived by Secretary G. w. Graves of
the Commercial club, Mr.. Bremner
Is In st. Paul where he is becoming
acquainted with the Great Northern,
Northern Pacific and 500 railroad Of
hcials with whom he will have to deal
on assuming the Grand Forks work.
I o Benefit Shippers.
Mr.. Bremner. under the prelim-
mary plans outlined, vii! make a
complete study of Grand Forks traf-
fc conditions. covering freight and
express rates both to the city and
o the city to points within its
trade territory.
Benefits from this movement are
expected to accrue, not only to the
business men of Grand Forks, but to
the shippers Of the entire Grand
Forks district.
Is Well Qualified.
Mr.. Bremner is well qualified 70,
the work that he takes up in Grand
Forks. He has been sixteen years
as a member Of the rate making de-
partment Of the Union Pacific rail.
road at Omaha, and has a thorough
insight int the rate work.
Omaha is situated much the same
as is Grand Forks, so that conditions
here will not be entirely new to Mr..
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-19
ANDY JONES IS
UNDER PAROLE
Former Rugby National
Bank Head Freed From
Leavenworth Prison.
SERVES FOUR OF
TERM
Spectacular Career Brought
to an End When He
!. Was Arrested.

Andy Jones, former Rugby banker,
Is free after serving four years of the
ten year sentence imposed when he
was declared guilty of criminal acts
IN connection with the failure Of the
Rugby bank with which he was for
merly connected,
He was released from the Leaven-
worth p~enitentiary yesterday under
parole.
Jones. the principal in one Of the
most notorious bankink, failures
brought to light in the northwest. had
a spectacular career that was brought
to a stop when the national bank off,
clals took charge of his affairs at
Rugby.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-19
PIONEER IS DEAD

Andreas Alsen. Who Settled in Grand
Forks County in 1880, Victim Of
Typhoid Fever.
The funeral Of Andreas Alsen. Of
Mekinock. who died at his home Of
typhoid fever Sunday evening. was
at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
The services were conducted by Rev.
Ness. A large number of Mr.. Alsen's
friends and neishbors we're present.
Mr.. Alsen settled near Mekinock in
1880. His farm, three miles south of
Mekinock. is now one of the most
beautiful along the Turtle river.
He is survived by his widow, m
SON., Ole Alsen Of Zahl. three daugh-
tiers, Mrs. A.. Rasmussen. Thief River
Falls, Mimi, Mrs. Emil Omagn Of
Honeyford. N. D.. and Mrs. Theodore
Thompson, Clear Lake, Mont, and al
So his aged father in Norway.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-19
Visiting Friends Here

James A. May of Winnipeg arrived
in Grand Forks last evening and will
visit with friends here for several
days. He is contemplating making the
trip with the Grand Forks tourists
next week and in the event he does
will most likely stop at Neche and
take the train from that place to Win
nipeg.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-19
Is Well Quali6ed.

~sTARKWEATHER MAN KILLED.
Devils Lake. n. D.. Frank Babcock,
a farmer of Starkweather, was in
stantly killed last night while at
tempting to start a gasoline engine.
He was drawn into the machine and
was horribly mangled.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-19
INSPECTION OF RAILROAD.
Sanitary Arrangements and Safe
guards Are to Be Looked Into
by Federal Authorities,

Washington, Aug. 19.-Inspection Of
sanitary arrangements and safeguards
in railroad stations and trains has
been ordered on a sweeping scale by
Acting Secretary Of the Treasury Al
len. The investigation is to be made
by the inspectors of public buildings
under orders from the supervising
architect of the treasury, and their
reports turned over to the public
health service.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-19

Calling Hon. Mulhall a liar may be
an exact statement Of facts, but the
peevish proletariat will demand
stronger evidence in rebutta1.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-19

STORE DYNAMITED.
Mckenzie. N. D.. Aug. 1s.-The
Call store here was b~urglarized last
night. yeggmen blowing the safe and
getting about $3.50.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-08-19
SEEK STUDENT IN DEATH PLOT.
Egyptian, Once at Oxford. Said to
Plan Murder OF Kitchener.

FIdH Mufuer OF ltCneno
London, Aug. 19.-According to the
Daily Express Scotland Yard is in
quiring about a former Egyptian stu
dent at Oxford in connection with a
plot to kill Lord Kitchener. It Is al
legged he has avowed his intention of
accomplishing Lord Kitchener's as
sassination through the medium Of an
Egyptian nationalist secret society.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-05-27

Mrs. Ella JONES was hostess at a
delightful morning and afternoon
party Wednesday. The house was
beautifully decorated throughout
with cut flowers. In the hall hydran-
geas and oleanders were used in
vases and jardiniers with pleasing eff
feet. and the punch bowl was banked
with sweet peas. In the parlor sweet
peas were also used, while in the sit
ting room nasturtiums We're used, the
bright colors making the room unuS-
ually attractive In the morning
bridge was played Misses Ida
Christie and Gena Anthony served
punch. In the afternoon Mrs. w. H,
Howl and Mrs. John Seay served
punch. Forty-two was played. A
salad course was served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-05-27
PRETTY CHURCH WEDDING
DIR. O'Neal OF Brentwood and Miss
Leila Williams Are United in Mar
riage at West Point.

GREENWOOD, CA wedding of
wide interest was that of Miss Leila
Williams of West Point and Dr.. Il.
S. O'NeaI Of Bronwood at the First
Baptist church in West Point on the
evening of Thursday May 22nd. The
church was beautifully decorated in
ferns, palms, pot plants and an
abundance of cut flowers. A pretty
musical program was rendered prior
to the wedding march, which was
played by Miss Sadie Harris. First
entered Dr.. Thos. J. CAN'T, Mr.. Ora
dy Webb and Miss Ruth Traylor of
Lagrange and Miss Lizzie Morgan.
Following them was the bride with
her sister. Mrs. Grady Webb, who
was matron of honor. Meeting them
at the altar was DR.. O'Neal with his
best man, DR.. S. J Hargrove of Bron-
wood. Rev. Graham Forester Off
ciated.
The bride was lovely in a gown of
chiffon cloth over charmeuse with ell
egant trimmings of seed pearls and
real lace. She wore a wreath of Or
ange blossoms in her hair and car
ried a shower bouquet of brides
roses and valley lilies. Mrs. Grady
Webb wore a beautiful creation of
white satin draped in chiffon with
pearl trimmings and carried pink
roses. The bridesmaids wore dainty
lingerie gowns with pink draperies,
and carried pink sweet peas.
On Wednesday evening Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Hart, uncle and aunt of
the bride, entertained the bridal par
ty at an elegant six o'clock dinner.
DR.. and Mrs. O'Neal left immedi-
ately after the wedding for Bron-
wood, where they will make their
home. Mrs. O'Neal, as Miss Will
liams, was one of the most popular
and accomplished young women of
West Point. and will be quite an adj
dition to the young married set of
Bronwood. DR.. O'Neal, during his
residence here. has won numerous
friends, and is very popular as ply
sician. Their host of friends wish
them much happiness and welcome
the bride here. They are at home on
Geise street.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-05-27
CHILDRENS' DAY OBSERVED
PROGRAM AT THE.
METHODIST CHURCH.
The Baraca Class Has Membership
of Sixty Men and Philathea Glass
Eiohty-FiVe Women.

EIgbty-fIVe W omen.
The development OF Sunday school
work in Dawson is proof Of what can
be accomplished when earnest, en-
thusiastic effort is put forth.
The Children's Day exercises at
the Methodist church Sunday even
ing. under the direction of Mrs. c. a.
Harris, was a fine demonstration Of
the progress that has been made in
this particular school, and it goes
without saying that the large audi
ence was highly pleased with the en-
tertainment provided. The children
were Of course the center of interest,
but the grown-ups, who form an i'm
portant part of the school, came in
for a good share of attention.
The Baraca class, composed OF
many of the leading business and
professional men of the city, was no
doubt a revelation to the audience.
Forty-four were present OF the sixty
active members enrolled, and as their
number on the program was called
they made the welkin ring as they
heartily joined in the song, Sweet
Bye and Bye"
Forty Phnatheas filled the pews
reserved for this large class, made
up of busy housekeepers and others
of the elder members of the school.
Since its organization this class has
enrolled eighty-five. The activities
of these two adult classes are varied,
and in addition to the regular Bible
study each is always ready to re-
spond to local needs. They each have
assumed the support and education
Of girl at Vashti and orphans box
es are regularly sent.
Besides these mentioned seventeen
other classes no less active in good
works and who are blessed with
teachers whose interest never flags
make up a. live organization.
The superintendent. Mr.. w. p.
Hornady, and his assistant, Mr.. w.
A Baldwin, are wide awake to the
| great Sunday school movement, and
with the faithful teachers are con-
stantly seeking to enlarge their Dor
ders They will be satisfied with
nothing less than the entire mem
bership of the church enlisted and at
work in this great cause that so vi
! tally touches and helps to mould the
young life of the community.
The little folks in their splendid
| entertainments always are compli-
mented with full house, and sun
day nights program, admirably
planned and we'll executed, gave al
hour Of real pleasure and benefit.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-05-27
Miss Locke Entertains.

Miss Mamie Locke was hostess at
a pretty evening party for Misses
Emma Bradley of Columbus, Helen
Barnes of Macon and O'Daniels of
Barnesville. The entire lower floor
was thrown together and beautifully
decorated with cut flowers. In the
hall, where punch was served by
Misses Ida Christie and Villa Hatch
er, nasturtiums and lilies were used,
their bright colors combining prettily
with the dark green of ferns, which
, were used all about. In the other
rooms hydrangeas and oleanders
we're used. There were eight tables
Bridge was played. No prize was
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-05-27
For DIR. and Mrs. O'NeaI.

On their arrival in Bronwood Fri
day Mrs. w. e. Henry entertained de-
at dinner and reception
for DR.. and Mrs. O'Neal Those in
vited to meet the bride we're Messrs.
Oscar Pruitt, Henry Williams, NJ. G,
Wells, ]. L. Miller, Jr. Ed Massey,
Arthur Patton, Hadley Stapleton,
Chappell Gammage and Drs. R. E.
Bowman and S. J. Hargroye, Misses
Undine and Onie Glass, Clara Patton,
Freddie Bryan, Katie Lou Gammage.
Hunter Berry and Lizzie Lamar.
Misses Theo Williamson and Pauline
Martin served punch on the spacious
porch. which was beautifully deco
rated
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-05-27
THE SOCIAL REALM
BY MAY CLARK

The first picnic of the season at
divers mill was the barbecue given
by the young men Wednesday to the
visiting young ladies. The honor
guests were Miss O'Daniel of Barnes
vile. Miss Golden of Columbus, Miss
Stevens of Atlanta and Miss Barnes
OF Macon. There were about forty
guests present, Fishing, boating and
dancing were enjoyed and the occa-
sion was a most delightful one for
all The chaperones were Mr.. and
Mrs. G. G. Riley, Mr.. and Mrs. J. D.
Weaver and Mrs. r L, Gunnels Of
Bronwood
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-05-27
If You Eat You Need DigeStit
The New Relief for Indigestion

1t has been stated that more than
eighty million people in the United
States are victims of some form of
indigestion. The American people do
not take time enough to eat. The
result is stomach distress, gas,
belching, indigestion and dyspepsia.
Digestit is the new relief-it has
been found a certain, quick and per-
manent remedy. Thousands of peo-
pie have found relief from its use.
Thair nu-n statements on file in nur
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-05-27

office are proof. You can try it for
yourself without any risk-if it fails
to give you absolute satisfaction
your money Will be returned. Browns
Difestit is a little tablet easy to swal-
low and absolutely harmless. 1t re-
lieves indigestion amost instantly,
stops food fermentation, prevents
distress after eating and cures dys-
pepsia You need it, even though
you are not sick-it aids digestion
and gives you all the nourshment.
DAWSON DRUG co
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-05-27

treasurer; Mrs. c. NJ. Courfc, regis
trar; Mrs. N. II. Harper, chaplain.
A committee appointed for the pur-
pose reported that arrangements had
been made for a basket luncheon at
Jones mill on the 27th of June for
the chapter members and their
friends. Guests of the chapter were
Mrs. Mckenzie and Mrs Lipsey of
Cordele, who have been guests of
Mrs. c. A. Jackson. Mrs. G. R. Can
non and Mrs. c. w. Curry and Miss
Ella Stevens of Atlanta and little
Misses Lou Ella and Florence Mas
worthy assisted in entertaining.
Cream and cake were served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-05-27

Two delightful affairs of the week
were those at which Mrs. T. b.
Raines entertained Wednesday al
ternoon and Thursday morning. The
house was prettily decorated with
quantities of sweet peas. The lovely
flowers in vases and bowls filled the
rooms with beauty and fragrance.
On Wednesday afternoon there were
two tables Bridge was played. No
prize was given. On Thursday morn
ing at a bridge luncheon the honor
guests we're Misses Barnes, Bradley
and Golden Mrs. c. NJ. Couric as
sisted in entertaining.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-05-27

A delightful compliment to Miss
Helen Barnes, who is the guest of
Mrs j. D. Weaver, was the bridge
party at which Mrs F.. NJ, McNulty
entertained Tuesday afternoon. 1t
was informal. but thoroughly enjoy
able The decorations were cut flow
ers, sweet peas being used entirely
There were two tables. No prize was
given. 4 salad course was served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1913-05-27
FINE STALK OF COTTON.

Was Fourteen Inches High and Had
Nine Squares.
Mr.. J. A. Deese. superintendent of
Mr.. J. W. Gurr's farm on the line
of Terrell and Dougherty counties.
brought to The News Office Saturday
fine stalk of cotton which he says
is an average of a hundred-acre field.
This stalk was fourteen inches high,
and contained nine squares.
There is a good deal of promising
cotton in this section, but on the 9th
er hand much cotton, due to the re-
cent extended drouth, has not yet
come up, and some farmers think
they will have to plant it again.