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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1913-11-20
MISSIONARIES RETURNING
TO NORTH DAKOTA
Escape From Bandits in China, But
Wounded.

Grand Forks, Nov. 1S.-Rev. Geo.
Holm, Norwegian missionary, who,
with several others, was held pris-
oner by a band of Chinese brigands,
broken in health and still suffering
from sword wounds inflicted during
his capture and imprisonment, will
return to Grand Forks within few
weeks.
Relatives here received letters
from him today, in which he related
circumstances Of his capture and sub
sequent treatment at the hands Of
the bandits. -
Mrs. Holm, formerly of Miuneapo-
lis, and Miss Sather, also formerly Of
Minneapolis, where she was a. nurse,
will return with Mr.. Holm to Amer
lea, having been advised by physi-
clans to leave their work.
Mrs. Holm and Miss Sather both
are suffering; Mr.. Holm says, from
the nervous shock incident to their
trying experiences. -
Rev. Mr.. Fauske, another of the
band of missionaries, who was also
wounded, is recovering satisfactor-
lily. Messrs. Holm and Fauske al
most escaped capture by hiding in a
stack of straw, but the bandits found
them by jabbing swords into the
straw, and both men were injured.
Mr.. Holm says that the women Of
the party were we'll treated by the
bandits.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1913-11-20
FARGO CoLLEGE
PRESIDENT RESIGNS.

Fargo. Nov, l3.-Dr. G. G. Cree
gan, president Of Fargo college since
1909, has rendered his resignation
to take effect Jan. /, 1914. and it IL
asserted that the resignation will be
accepted in accordance with DR..
Creegan's desire. The resignation
lie q surprise to all, and general ex-
pressions of regret at his departure
were heard. DR.. Creegan's work in
betterng the college and its financial
standing has been very successful.
His future plans and the name Of his
successor have not been. made
public.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1913-11-20
PLAINTIFF SECURED VERDICT.


The case of the North Star Lum-
Der Co. VS.. T. B. Griffin and wife was
heard in Judge Hemmi's court today
and the plaintiff recovered a judg-
ment against the defendants in the
sum of $3.50. The defendants were
not present at the hearing in time for
same, and through their attorneys
filed a motion to reopen the case.
The defense it is understood, was
that both of the defendants did not
sign the note and that an alteration
had heen made in the rate OF inter
est. The court took. the motion un-
der advisement.. The defendants
formerly resided at Alfred.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1913-11-20
WILLISTON ELKS WILL
vIi as BUILD BUNGALOW HOME.

Williston, Nov. 17.-At meeting
of the local lodge of Elks held here
it was decided to build an Elks
Home. 1t is proposed to build an
attractive lodge on the bungalow
style with park effect, thus making
it attractive and in keeping with the
surroundings, as it will be located on
one of the principle residence ave-
nues of the city.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1913-11-20
MAJ. MURPHY, MINOT,
APPOINTED GEN. I'M. AGENT.

Major J. S. Murphy has been Sc
lected by the 500 Railway company
as general immigrant agent, the ap-
potntment to take effect Nov. 1.
The company secured the services
of Mr.. Murphy less than a year ago
as agricultural expert for western
North Dakota, and his work has prov
ed 80 satisfactory that the new ap-
pointment comes as an important
promotion. The major is capable
and there is no question but that he
will give an excellent account of him
self in his new capacity.-Minot In
dependent. -
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1913-11-20

John Olson Of streeter pied guilty
to the charge fled against him of an
indecent exposure, and paid fine of
$50 and left the city. a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
GARDEN CITY.

Garden City. Aug. 30-With the APP
proach Of September activities 10 Garden
CITY social life are increasing. Just now
golf IL eclipslng all other interests. The
United States amateur championship Will
he played OF all next week. beginning
with Monday. on the Garden CITY links.
The trophy offered by the American
Golfers Association Is a life size golf
stick OF silver. This Will be carried off
by the winner, TO be reclaimed by the club
he represents.
The Informal week end hops at the
Garden City Hotel have proved n boon to
the hostess In and around Garden City.
as they save her the trouble OF preparing
her own home for dancing for the week
end guests Last Saturdays hop was well
attended and several OF the hostesses
brought parties. Among those entertain
ing parties were Mrs. Charles Addison
and Mrs. Frank Fitzgerald. OF Hemp
stead; Mrs Mortimer Delano, of Garden
city: Mrs. Ballard Mccall, of Nassau
Boulevard. and Mrs W. II. McKenna, OF
Hampstead.
Miss Helen Floyd. who has been VISIT
ing at Intervale. n. j., has returned TO
her home here.
Miss Maude Wood, who has been the
guest OF DR. and Mrs. Bannister, at
Cragsmoor. n. Y, has returned to her
home. Hilton avenue and 9th street.
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SOUTHAMPTON.

southampton, n. Y, Aug. although
many OF those who entertain were away
part OF the week attending the national
tennis Tournament at Newport. there has
been much OF social nature going on In
the way Of dinners. luncheons and several
small dances. The week end has been
unusually taken up on account OF the
invitation tournament at the Shinnecock
Hills Golf Club. which began on Thurs
day and was finished this morning. An
other reason for so much festivity and
entertaining is the triple holiday. which
has brought a crowd OF visitors equal 10
that over the Fourth.
This round OF dinners and dances will
son here. as n few OF the cottages are
already closed and many more will leave
early In September. Not a few of those
stopping at the clubs and hotels Will
leave here on LaborDay.
Among those who attended the tennis
tournament at Newport were Mrs. Lyt-
Teton Fox, Mrs. i. A. Valentine, Mrs
Sydney s. Breese. Miss Sarah Remsen
Manice. Mrs. Edward Rosere Mathews.
William De Forest Manice Sheldon
Hoadley, Philip ID. Armour. Mr.. and Mrs.
W. l.. Hardness and Phoenix Ingraham.
The greens surrounding the clubhouse
OF the Shnnecock Hills Golf Club pre-
scented a gala sight the last few days.
The invitation tournament, which began
on Thursday. has attracted large gath
ering, and every day on the links could
be seen groups OF spectators following the
players over the course. For those who
did not care to make the rounds the broad
verandas Of the clubhouse provided an
excellent place from which to watch the
golfers and their galleries" OF specta-
tors.
Every afternoon tea was served on the
porches, calling to mind the oldtine
popularity OF the golf club as centre
for social gatherings. Among those seen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
EIIZABETHTOWN,

EliZabethtown, y. Y, Aug. 30.-Members
OF the Cobble Hill Golf Club have been
busy during the week preparing for the
annual minstrel show TO be given in the
village opera house this evening Lake
the show OF last year. at which $50 was
cleared. IL is for the purpose of raising
money for the improvement Of the golf
links. There has been big sale OF tick
cts. and the members OF the club are
much encouraged.
The street parade this afternoon was
filled with funny hits. and was even bet
ter than that OF last season. Ben Frank
lin, under whose direction the show will
be- given. Is assisted by a committee in
GLIDING Harry Mollenhauer. Otto Struse
and Hugh Miller. Among the burnt cork
artists are William S. kellogg. Benjamin
+. Stetson, Harry Mollenhauer, Henry
Siege. Otto Struse, Henry Struse. Ben
Franklin, l.. p. Evans. Hugh Miller.
Henry Davis. Hugh Drysdale. the Rev.
II. II. Pittman. Lee Thomas and Charles
Barnard
The winning of the Windsor Cup by
Rear Admiral a. Dunlap, u. S. n. Ge-
tired, was made the occasion OF a cele-
bration at the Windsor. The victor was
greeted by the orchestra playing "The
Star Spangled Banner" on his arrival at
the hotel after the match. and the air
was also played as he and Mrs. Dunlap
entered the dining room. all of the diners
rising. The admirals table was deco
rated with the national coors, the COW
eted trophy occupying a conspicuous
place.
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PORT KENT.

Port Kent, y. y. Aug. 90-Among the
most pleasing OF the numerous social
events are the afternoon teas At the club
house OF the Champlain Country Club.
For one given early In the week. which
was attended by a large number OF the
visitors at Trembleau Hall and the cot
tage people. Mrs. T.. ]. Fry poured. Mrs
Fry. who is spending the season at the
Hall was assisted by Mrs. Charles +.
Drake. also u visitor there.
Visitors at Trembleau Hall who have
their motor cars here have been employed
upon expeditions to points in the interior
OF the mountains. Or. and Mrs. +. J.
Ryan and Miss Evangeline Sullivan have
taken several such trips, and Mr.. and
Mrs. +. L. Martin and children. who arc
spending the summer at the Hail. early
In the week motored 10 Lake Placid.
Miss Serena Eyland. of Brooklyn. and
Miss Margaret Hall. OF New York, are
the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. William IL.
Sussdorff at Restawhlle.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS
Hotels Plan to Keep Open Until
October.

Saratoga Springs. n. Y. Aug. 30.-Gen-
orally speaking this week sees the end
of the season at the Spa, and by the
first of the week nearly all OF the butter
flies OF fashion will be returning to their
homes. While this applies strictly TO the
sporting element, It does not mean that
Saratoga will be a deserted village. Far
from 1t. as September is one of the most
delightful months here. and hundreds
make 1t a practice to come here for the
fall months who never visit the place
during July or August. These include
many OF those who have been summering
In the mountains and along the Adiron-
dack lakes. In fact. the United States
Hotel, one of the largest here, and many
Of the smaller boarding houses have many
reservations for September, and will not
think OF closing before October ]. About
the only hotel to close early in the month
will be the Grand Union, and there is a
bare possibility that this house will not
close until September u.
The last big social affair OF the sum-
mer. one which made a fttlng close of
the seasons festivities. was the charity
ball last evening at the Grand Union for
the benefit OF two local institutions. The
affair was in charge Of Mrs. Martin
Glynn, Of Albany; Mrs August Belmont,
Mrs r. r. Wilson and Mrs. George p.
Lawton, Of New York, together with
others equally recognized I'm the social
world. The ball took the nature OF a
fancy dress affair. and many novel cos
tunes were worn. Subsequent TO and
following the ball several informal din
ner parties were given in the grillroom
Of the hotel.
In honor OF the winning by his stable
on Wednesday. Captain f. r. Cassatt
and his charming wife entertained at
dinner that night at the Grand Union.
Covers were laid for fifty. and more
Jolly crowd never sat down to a feast Of
reason. The guests included many prof.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
PAUL SMITHS.

Paul Smiths, y. Y, Aug. N.-The last
DAYS Of August have been busy ones lot
visitors along the ST. Regis lakes, Win
numerous social functions and outdoor
sports provided by the ST Regis RIVER
Golf Club. The keen interest shown IN
baseball and sailing in former years has
given way TO interest in golf. with nu-
merous events scheduled for the finishing
DAYS Of the season. September is always
one Of the most beautiful months OF the
wear in the Adirondacks, and many or the
summer colony are remaining late thls
year.
Yesterday at the links OF the 81. Kegs
River Golf Club the caddies were gwen
their chance in caddies' tournament AZ
1880 a. m. The event was a hchers 10
hole medal play tournament arrahse'
by the tournament committee, WIN thtee
cash prizes Of s.. 50 and 81, reSpecu'eH'
On Monday afternoon at 4:0 the lsules
Of the club will demonstrate their aolIlt
Of a nuttine contest, for which the CLUB
will give cup.
Mr.. and Mrs. William w. McAlpin anu
their guests motored TO Bay Pona 'A''
week as guests of Mr. ana Mrs' MAJ
Rockefeller. Miss l.. c. Beard ana VI.
and Mrs. Frank. OF New York. are eues"
at Camp Wyndoyer. on Saturday ai'e'
noon following the annual motor uoo'
race of the st. Regis Yacht Cluo "''
McAlpin gave a tea at camp
DR.. and Mrs. Thomas X. french '.
Brooklyn, have AS their guests al amp
Miss Elizabeth Cutting. one OF the ea''''0
Of THE North American Review
Justus Hotchkiss entertains Roger oa'u,
win at camp. and f. c. Laid is a sus9'
at the Spithre Lake camp OF "'''"'
Rauch. of New York. =,
Mrs f. Ieverich and Miss Le'ericn,
New York. have been staying al raw,
Smiths for a few days while en- tour -
the Adlrondacks.
r. r. vinnedge. OF New York. Is speau
ing the week ends with Mrs. Nihne's'
and Miss Nadine Rutter at the ho'ei.
Mr.. and Mrs Adrian Iselin' "a Oh a.,
York. have taken apartments a.
Smiths casino.
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SARANAC lake
Flower Show Draws Big
Crowds from Society's Colony.

Saranac Lake, y. Y. Aug 3G-The an
nual Flower Show given under the au-
spices Of the Village Improvement Society
on Tuesday Afternoon at the Presbyterian
parish house on Church street was very
pretty in spite OF the inclement weather.
The display OF flowers was especially good
and that OF vegetables equally so. Large
crowds attended the show both afternoon
and evening. The society plans to hold
| fair I'm 1914 which will be even larger
| and better Chairmen Of the various CON-
| mittees included Mrs. l.. r. Baldwin,
Mrs. G. l.. Sheriff.. Mrs. G.. V. W. Dur
yee. Mrs G. VI. Palmer Mrs. Eugene
de la Mater. Mrs J. l.. Nichols. Mrs. C. +.
Wicker Mrs W p Howell. Miss Mussel-
man. Mrs. VI. H. Westhoff and others
Winners Of the Country Club mixed
doubles I'm tennis Monday were Mrs. Nil
ton G.. Work, OF the summer colony al
Saranac Inn, and Mr.. Adams. Cups were
given by Mrs. Otis l.. Williams and Mrs.
George X. Fischer and Mrs. A. Paige
Watson served a the club hostesses.
Mt and Mrs William b. Trowbridge. OF
the Highland Park colony. have returned
from a week spent on the Connecticut
shore with Mr.. James Trowbridge. Miss
Ruth Carroll entertains Miss Amy john
son, OF New York, at the Trowbridss
homestead.
Or. and Mrs Morton Mills. who are oc-
cupy!ng a camp on Lower Saranac Lake
have been entertaining ]. Wilnor Wild
man and Robert Powell. Of Trenton, y. ].
Miss Mildred Mills who spent the last two
months at camp. has returned 10 River
ton. y. J.
Among the social events OF the week
was a dinner and fancy dress ball at the
Country Club with Miss Ruth Carroll as
hostess. Miss Dorothy Hurd entertained
twenty OF the younger set with a dinner
and dance at the Country Club, and MISS
Caroline X. Lee entertained with din
ner at her Highland Park cottage on
Tuesday eening.
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BAR HARB0R
Society Fills the Week with
Dinners and Dances.

Bar Harbor. Ne. Aug. 30.-Many fes-
tivites marked the closing OF the sea-
sons gayeties here this week. The open
ing event was a subscription ball at the
Malvern, which brought out a brilliant
assemblage from the cottage colony and
hotels. At midnight the orchestra and a
number of the guests left the Malvern for
the Swimming Club, where dance OF
over an hour lasted and then wound up
at the cottage of Mr.. and Mrs. Megargee
Wright, at o'clock In the morning.
This opening dance was followed by
several others. including the weekly hops
at the Malvern. Louisburg and SWIMMING
Club, and the largest private dance Of the
season at the home Of Mrs. Warner Mif-
fin Leeds. These affairs were supple
mented by Mrs. Sheffield Phelps's party
for children, which took place in the barn
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Mansfield Patter-
son. About seventy-five OF the young
members Of society were present
Mrs. Marcus A. Hanna gave large re-
ception on Tuesday afternoon at Seal
Harbor which attracted many guests
from Bar Harbor. II is the custom If
Mrs. Hanna TO give one OF these events
during the season.
Mrs. Thomas Walsh was hostess at a
luncheon given at Briarcliffc and Mrs.
H. L. Lee entertained at bridge. Among
those giving dinners were Robert Endi-
colt, the Walter Gurnees and Mrs. NJ. b.
Carpenter. The hops at the Malvern and
the Swimming Gu will be the last Of
the season. The orchestra will conclude
it's engagement at the club for the season
at this event.
Miss Marion Stoddard will spend the
remainder Of the season at Newport. and
the Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Stoddard will ie-
main at the Malvern until the middle OF
September. when IL will close. Others
leaving were Mr.. and Mrs. Seey Bene-
dict. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Borden jr.,
Percy Pyne. jrp and Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Allen Townsend.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
THE ACKNOWLEDGES
Visit of Infantry Regiment
Rouses Much Interest.

Lake Placid. y. Y. Aug. 30.--It is doubt
ful IL any OF the events of the present
season have aroused as much interest as
the coming visit Of the 5th Regiment.
United States Infantry on a practice
hike" through the Adirondacks the regi-
ment. which will leave the Plattsburg
barracks on September ?, will arrive In
Lake Placid on September s, and after a
brief stay in camp here will take up the
return hike" The regiment paid visit
To this resort on the practice hike OF
1910. and the visit still fingers in the
memories OF the annual visitors here as
a very enjoyable occasion. Already plans
are being made at the hotels and on the
part OF some Of the campers and some OF
the cottage people for the entertainment
OF the officers OF the command during the
brief stay here.
Many of the members OF the summer
colony, including Associate Justice
Charles +. Hughes and other prominent
men. were present on Sunday at the SER
vice in the Adirondack Baptist Church.
when the Rev. DR.. Charles 4. Parkhurst
expressed himself vigorously on the sit
uation at Albany.
The final race Of the series for the ex-
press boats will take place under the au-
spices OF the Lake Placid Yacht Club on
Labor Day.
+. c. Jameson. OF New York, IL the
winner OF the challenge cup in the sailing
races. He was also the winner OF the
trophy In 1912.
Victor Herbert. who annually spends
the summer here. recently purchased one
Of the principal business blocks in the
village. Mr.. Herbert who went TO New
York early in the week. is expected back
tor September at Camp Joyland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
CEOARHURST.

Cedarhurst. Long Island. Aug. S0-Of
great interest to local firemen is the In
ternational Association of Fire Engineers,
the convention of which is to take place
I'm New York. September 5. The Lawrence
Cedarhurst fire department. led by Chief
Thomas McWhinney. will take part in the
meeting.
Miss Anna Gilman, OF Long Branch, is
guest at the homo OF Mrs. Charles Gill
man. Washington avenue. Cedarhurst.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Blumenthal have
sailed for Europe. where they will re-
main until November
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stewart have gone
on a ten days automobile trip through
Pennsylvania.
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nent in racing circles. as well as those I'm
the summer cottage colony. Following
the dinner adjournment was taken TO
the Casino. where dancing was enjoyed
until the wee sma' hours
The stewards OF the Jockey Club were
guests on Wednesday evening OF Mr.. and
Mrs w. c. Moriarta AT their Spring
street home where dinner was served 10
fourteen. including Andrew Miller. Philip
Dwyer, Schuyler Parsons. John Cava-
naugh. T.. G.. Murphy. Thomas Monahan.
Chief Lally, James Flemmlng. Il. w.
Koarney. Mars Cassidy, Frank Fogarty
and Or. ID. G.. Moriarta
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
WESTPoRT.ON.cHAMPLAiN.

westport-on-Lake-Ch amplain. n. Y.
Aug. 3O.-Miss Marie MarshalPs masquer-
ade. with turkey trotting. beneath cleo
trio lights on the lawn at Pine Ridge. the
summer place of her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Robertson Marshall, OF New York.
gave the week here its social impetus.
and there has been continued social ao-
tivlty since. The masquerade was in OBJ
servance OF Miss Marshalrs birthday and
brought together many merrymakers
from the ranks of the young people
u. NJ Morseman jr.. was the winner OF
the Labouisse Cup, the principal OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
LAW ENCE.

Lawrence. Long Island. Aug. So.-The
House Of st. Giles the Cripple. OF Garden
city. is the object OF benefit japanese
fair and lawn party. to be held by Hew-
lett children. at Rock Hall. Lawrence,
Thursday. September 4, from 3 to
o'clock. In the event OF stormy weather
1t has been planned to postpone the party
until tho next clear day.
The Merry Twelve will hold their second
annual reception at Fireman's Hail. Law
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31

the Lenox colony. and the annual handi-
cap tournament was played. During the
week the Lenox Tennis Association met
and elected: President. Miss Mary NJ.
Turnure; secretary, Ross T. Whistler;
treasurer. Miss Symphrosa Bristed; cap
tain, Arthur Walker; manager John
Rochester; executive committee. the Of
fcers and Miss Grace Bristed and Samuel
rockingham, r.
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renee. September g. The officers include:
Eugene Rogers, president, Charles Rass-
mussen. vice president; Frank Bassett.
secretary; Jack McCullen. treasurer;
Stephen McKenna, corresponding secre-
tary.
Miss Mildred Petit returned this week
from Cleveland, where she has been WIS.,
ting friends
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31

trophies offered at the invitation golf
tournament given on the Wesrport links
by II. r. Labouisse. The match between
Mr.. Morseman and c. W. Hunt. jr.. his
runner-up. was one of the best seen this
season at this resort. At the nineteenth
hole the players were all even. Mr. Morse
man winning only after playing the TWEEN
tieth hole. The Patureau Cup, which
was competed for by players In the sec
ond eight. was won by w. r. Buchanan.
who defeated w. II. Labouisse in The
finals. and g. The consolation cup,
open TO players in the third eight was
won by s. B. Platner, who defeated
Abram De Ronde. 3 and l. special
handicap for defeated players for a cup
offered by II. p. Smith was won by Percy
Buchanan.
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Among those leaving their cottages were
Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Sheehan, who re-
turned to New York: Mr.. and Mrs. Her
bert Lee Satterlee. who left for High
land Falls. and the Hon. and Mrs. Fran
els Burton Harrison. who. with their chill
dren. departed from Greenway Court on
Friday for the Philippines. where the
former has been named as Governor Cen
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UPPER SARANAC.

Upper saranac. n. Y, Aug o.
many other sports In the held tennis 20
remained the popular pastime at sarans.
Inn on Upper Saranac Lake snu sa
tennis championships have been Io''' -.
closely by the summer colony Inc oa.
come OF some OF the matches proved 'N