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The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1913-04-24
GOLD MEDAL.
Presented Boy OF Girl tor Best Com
position on Good Roads.

1ISSSuLcu oOy VI 0AAA 1O1 bcSL VUm.
position on Good Roads.
A gold medal to the school boy or
girl between the ages of 10 and Is who
writes the best composition, not to ex-
ceed 300 words, on the repair and main
tenance of earth roads, is to be
awarded by Logan Waller Page, Di-
rector, Office of Public Roads, United
States Department of Agriculture,
Washington, D. c. All compositions
must be submitted to Mr.. Page before
May 5th, 1918, and the medal will be
awarded as soon thereafter as the COM
positions can be graded. The compo-
sition may be based on knowledge
gained from books or other sources,
but no quotations should be made.
After many years experience in
dealing with the public road situation
of the country, it is Mr.. Pages belief
that ignorance on the subject and re-
pair and maintenance of roads is as
much the cause of their bad condition
as any other one factor. 1t is expected
that the competition will bring about a
better understanding of the subject of
repair and maintenance in the rural
districts.
Many children living in the rural dis
tricts have experienced the disadvan-
tages of roads made impossible through
lack of proper maintenance and it is
expected that their interest in the com.
petition will stimulate greater interest
among the parents. Bad roads have
prevented many children from obtain
ing a proper education and have ever
prevented doctors from reaching the
side of rural patients in time to save
their lives.
ANY child between the ages men
toned, attending u country school ma,
compete. Only one side of the papel
must be written on; each page shoult
be numbered; the name, age, and ad
dress of the writer, and the name ant
location of the school which he or sh'
is attending must be plainly written a
the top of the first page. The an
nouncement Of the competition ha
been sent to the superintendents o
schools in the rural districts. NJ
further information can be obtaine'
from the Office of Public Roads. Thi
announcement should be plain to every
one, and all children will thus start OF
basis of equality.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1913-04-24
Death of Simon Haw.

Simon Haw was born in Dishforth,
Yorkshire, England, on Dec. 18, 1910,
and died at his home in Canton, S. D.,
March 2, 1918, at the age of seventy
two years, two months, nineteen days.
His parents, John and Mary Haw,
came to this country and settled in
Wisconsin where the father served the
Methodist Episcopal church for many
years as local preacher.
Simon Haw was Christian from his
youth and had given many years of
most faithful service to the church of
his choice.
Most of the time from the days of
his young manhood he has been con-
nected with the official board Of the
church where his residence has been.
Since his residence in Canton he has
been part Of this church serving in
various official capacities.
/ He was married to Mrs. Sarah Jane
Hazel and to them was born eight chill
dren two of whom died in infancy.
Mary died at the age of fourteen and
five remain who with two brothers,
Rev. John Haw, of Rockland, Wis.,,
and Mr.. Christ Haw of Ottumwa, Ia,
and a sister, Mrs. Mary Smith of Su.
perior, Wisconsin, mourn his loss.
The children remaining are, Mr.. S. S.
Haw, Mrs. Carrie Kenison, Mrs. Eva
Frary, Minneapolis; Mrs. Addie Dab.
leen, Rinard, Iowa, and Mrs. Jessie
Brereton with whom he has made
his home for the past dozen years OF
more.
He responded to the call of his coun-
try by enrolling in Company K, Wis
consin Volunteers, January lst, 1864,
where he served for more than two
years, being honorably discharged at
Brownsville, Texas, on March 18th,
1866.
He moved to Dakota over thirty
years ago settling on a claim near
Oakes. N. D., where with his mother
less children he faced such problems as
only early settlers of the prairies can
know, and through all that came to
him he most courageously, calmly,
steadfastly kept the even tenor of his
way most plainly revealing the fact
that "He had been with Jesus and
learned of Him."
Only those who have known him best
can fully appreciate his sterling quail
ties of industry, faith, patience and
hope which kept him young in spirit so
that it may we'll be SAID of him that he
"died seventy two years young. Cam
ton, Is. d. Farmer-Leader.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1913-04-24
FORD MAKES RECORD
MAIL COLLECTION TRIP
Gives Government Strong Demonstra-
ton of Value of Motor Col
lection of Mail.

In the four test trips recently made
by the Omaha postoffice officials, to
try out the efficiency of the motor
trucks, the Ford car driven by w. H.
Schmelzel made the four trips, an ag-
gregate of 10.7 miles, with l54 stops
for mail collection in total time of
87.5 minutes. which was twenty-one
minutes less than the next car, says
the Omaha World-Herald in his issue
of April 18th. The performance, made
under the same weather conditions with
the same time keeper and the same
collection mail carrier, was a marvel to
the postal authorities and will be a
strong argument in favor of the install
lation of motor equipment to displace
the present horse drawn vehicles used
in the mail collie ction service.
The first trip was 3.8 miles, with fif-
ty-seven stops. The Ford made this
trip in twenty eight minutes, five min
utes less than the next car. The Sec
ond trip of SO miles, with thirty-nine
stops, was made by the Ford in nine
teen minutes, six minutes better than
the next car.
The third trip of Ia miles, with
twenty eight stops, was completed by
the Ford in 215 minutes, three and half
minutes better than the next car. The
last trip of 2.3 miles, with thirty stops,
was finished by the Ford in nineteen
minutes, two and half minutes better
than the next car. The Ford lowered
the record made by the nearest compet-
ltor in every trip, and completed the
entire four trips in less than three
fourths of the time consumed by the
next car.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1913-04-24
Farewell Reception.

A farewell reception was rendered
Rev. and Mrs. jackson at the fine res
idence of H. C. Mccartney on Tuesday
evening. The home was crowded with
people all evening, and social merri-
ment held forth for several hours.
The ladies served delightful luncheon.
Mr.. Mccartney spoke nicely, at least
all the ladies' said so, as on behalf of
the congregation and friends of the
church he presented Mr.. and Mrs.
Jackson with a purse containing $65.
Mr.. Mccartney emphasized especially
the good that has been done our young
people by the retiring pastor. MIR.
Jackson feelingly responded, and
thanked all cordially for their interest
and good will.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1913-04-24
ANNOUNCEMENT OF
CAMP MEETING.
A Great Meeting is Expected June 90
80, l913-Many Noted Preachers.

"A O1CdI AScLAuS 10 CApOStSO y uA0 SO~
80, l913-Many Noted Preachers.
Some of the worlds best preachers
will be there. DR.. H. c. Morrison
D. D. of Wilmore, KY. DR.. B. Cara
dine D. d. of St. Louis. Bishop N. Luc-
cock of Helena, Mont, DR.. Harvey
Calkins and wife returned missionaries
from India and Rey. C. F. Weigele,
of Miami, Florida, are the evangelists
and workers..
These men are editors, writer's, evan
gelists and soul-winners of the first
rank. They are worth going across
the continent to hear.
The association owns over $4,000
worth of property. known as Bailey
Fuller Park, and beautifully located
near jamestown, N. D. A large elec-
trio lighted tabernacle seating over a
thousand people, and other buildings
are already constructed and others
planned. Three hundred trees are be-
ing planted and high woven wire
fence is being built around the river
bank.
This is to be a permanent annual
meeting. The association is incorpor-
ated. Some of the best ministers and
citizens of the state are back of this
association.
People of all denominations are well
come and are invited to attend.
Those intending to attend the camp
meeting should write at once for sup
plies and information to the manager,
Rev. w. H. Tullis, Hettinger, N. D.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1913-04-24
Married.,

David A. Tosh and Miss Betsy A.
Hemquist were married Tuesday after
noon at 4:3O at the residence of the
BRIDES brother, Godfrey lIemquist,
whose home is in this county and who
lives four miles northwest of Crete.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
S. B. Doty and was witnessed by nice
company of their friends. Dinner was
served at $50 to those present. The
newly married couple will reside in
Crete, the groom having charge of the
pool room at that place.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1913-04-24
HAMPLE CREAMERY
TO OPERATE AGAIN,

Otto Schmidt, of Germantown, Neb-
raska, has rented the Hample Cream
cry and will open it for business on
May lst. Mr.. Schmidt is practical
butter maker, comes well recommended
and is a hustler from all appearances.
He intends to run the creamery as
nearly on the cooperative plan as is
possible and will, for the benefit of all.
make settlements twice a month. If
more convenient, cream may be left at
Rooney's store, one-half nile east of
Oakes as Mr. Schmidt has made ar
rangements to call there FOR it. Re-
member the opening win be on May lst.
Northern grown seed corn for sale at
Elmer & Johnson's.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1913-04-24
Mothers Study Club.

The Mothers Study Club meets Fri.
day afternoon with Mrs. Guy.
Topic-Social Life.
Roll Gala social duty mother
owes her children.
Motto-The boy without amusements
is father to man without a job.
Music -Instrumental-M Mrs. C. S.
Brown.
Talk k-Literature for Young People
Miss Kaufman.
Pape--Amusements ts-Mrs. Brastad.
Dicussion led by Mrs. Tyrrell.
Vocal Solo-Mrs. w. Brown.
Paper-Social Life in the Home for
Our Young People-Mrs. Ferber.
Discussion led by Mrs. R. 0. Smith.
Vocal Solo-Mrs. Dady.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1913-04-24
KNIGHTS OF PYTH1As.
Followers of Damon and Pythlas Will
Institute Lodge Here on May 2nd.

~.SeO >~~NJ
A knights of Pythias lodge will be
instituted in Oakes on Friday, May End.
Thirty-eight have already signifed
their willingness to come in as charter
members, and more than that may be
added to the roll before time for insti-
tuition.
Chas. S. Ego was in the city Thurs
day and will be here with thirty-fve
members from Lisbon to put on the
work. Lisbon has live team, and
will exemplify the work in splendid
shape. The meeting will begin at two
O'Clock in the afternoon at Bittman 8
Hall, and it is expected the first two
degrees will be out of the way by sup
per time, and the third degree will oc-
cupy the time after seven o'clock.
R. P. Huffman, who belongs back in
Ohio, has taken the leading part in get
ting lodge instituted in this city.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1913-04-24
Dissolution of Partnership.

The Public is hereby notified that the
concern conducted under the firm name
of Drs. Maercklein Brothers, of Oakes,
N. D., has this day april l, 1913,)
been dissolved, DR.. l. R. withdrawing
to open Offices for himself, and DR..
Fred continuing the business as hereto
fore. DR.. Fred will assume outstand-
ing accounts contracted by said firm
and will also collect accounts due.
F. w. Maercklein.
Il. R. Maercklein.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1913-04-24
Lost Their Baby Boy.

William Frederick, the infant son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Malchow, born
Thursday evening, April 18th, died
Monday evening, April 2lst. from what
seemed to be a kinked or telescoped
bowel. Saturday night it showed signs
of illness and although everything pos
sible was done to save its little life it
passed away. Father Baker baptized
the babe and the little one was buried
Tuesday afternoon after short fune-
raj service at the house.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1913-04-24
County Corn Contest.

The Corn Contest for Dickey County
School Children closes May 1st. Any
children wishing to enter, who have
not already sent in their names, should
report to the County Superintendent
before that date. Bulletins will be
sent all and seed if desired.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1913-04-24
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES
Swedish Lutheran.

Next Sunday there will be Confirma-
tion and Communion services in the
Swedish language at 1890 a. m., and
Confirmation and Communion services
in the English language at 2:15 p. m.
All are most cordially invited.
j. Edor Larson, Pastor.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1913-04-24
Union Services.

Union services of the Presbyterian
and Methodist congregations will be
held next Sunday. Services will be
held in the Presbyterian church in the
morning and in the Methodist church
the evening. Mr.. Jackson will
preach his farewell sermon in the even.
ing.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1913-04-24
Christian Science.

Christian Science services will be
held in the Guild Hall every Sunday at
II am. A cordial invitation is extend
ed to the public.
Subject: probation Unto Death"
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1913-04-24
United Lutheran.

Service in Clement April 9th, at II
o'clock and at Anton Barsten's at 3
O'Clock. You are cordially invited.
j. H. Lindland. Pastor
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1913-04-24
Card of Thanks.

Card of Thanks.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Malchow wish to
thank the Royal Neighbors and their
many friends for their kindness and
flowers during the sickness and death
of their little son.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1913-04-24

THE oAkEs TIMES $1.25 A YEAR
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-05-28
SHELBY GOT THE HORSE.
Californian Tells How He Lost Valu
able Animal.

| Californian Tells How He Lost Valu-
able Animal.
II was very anxious to see General
Joe Shelby during my stay in Kansas
City and regret that be is away" said
Charles &. Allen of Los Angeles
MY first knowledge of Shelby was
during the war and was down in the
southern portion of Missouri. Shelby
was in command of force of Confed-
crate soldiers who were galloping over
the country and making it very hot for
any small bodies of Federa,s they
overlook. A Union regiment. in which
| was an officer, was very short of
provisions one day. decided to ride
on ahead of the command and see il
might possibly find something to eat.
| was accompanied by our body serv-
ant, a faithful negro, who on that trip
pride of my heart. We were both
very tired. and soon nodded my
head and dozed as | was riding. and
while | was thus Oblivious of my sur
roundings the negro went on ahead a
short distance. Without warning we
rode directly into strong force of
Confederate cavalry. commanded by
Shelby. | was aroused from my doze
by the commands to the negro to halt.
81 cast one hurried glance in front,
saw the ConfederateS in force, wheel
ed my horse and fed up the road at
the best gait possible and with enough
bullets whiStling around me to load a
small wagon. 1t was race that was
run in earnest. The stake was human
liberty, and you bet | gave that horse
all the encouragement | knew how
and finally was able to get back to a
place of safety. Bnt that horse! He
was a fine fellow, and | lost him and
the negro Since the war | learned
that after the capture the horse be-
came the property of General Shelby
and was ridden by him for many
months during the hardest service he
saw."-K Kansas City Journal.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-05-28

ner for my party, and we will pay for
it. or we will take everything in sight,
cook our own dinner and pay you moth
ing. You may do as you please
Under sech circumstances" said the
,one woman, I'D be a fool to go broke"
When the dinner was concluded and
the horses had been cared for and
they were all ready to depart General
Grant said:
Now, madam, you have fed US, and
we are ready to pay you. 1t is very
plain to all of us that you are Con.
federate through and through. I have
here in my hand bunch OF Confeder-
ate money and in nay other hand
plenty of Yankee money. You can have
your pay in either kind of money"
The money of the Confederacy
wasn't worth dollar barrel at that
time. The woman knew it. Her eyes
filled for moment. but she wiped
them with her apron and proudly said:
Il will take the money of my own
country, sir of course"
Then Grant counted out $3.50 in the
money of the United States, laid it on
the able beside that stout hearted wo-
man and, placing his hand upon her
shoulder, said:
Madam. | am proud Of you. see
in you the true spirit Of American wo-
manhood. 1t is no, wonder that Amer
lean soldiers, south and north, make
the best soldiers in the world. You
have shown to us the spirit of the
American womanhood of the Revolu-
ton, the spirit of the mothers at home
that made stout the hearts of Wash
ingtOns soldiers at Valley Forge and
in all of their campaigns. You are not
overpaid God bless you, madam, and
bless your soldier husband and sons
also"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-05-28
GENERAL GRANT HAD
MARVELLOUS MEMORY.

General Grants retentive memory
was simply marvellous, more especially
TO those most closely associated with
him from day to day. In the midst of
absorbing thought and with apparent
ly unobservant manner his quick ear
and eye seemed to hear and notice ev-
erything. and two weeks or months
later the slightest details had not es-
capped his attention or memory. This
power was Enthusiastically demonstrate
ed in a game of whist with his guest,
Major General Doyle of the British
army, between Baltimore and Fortress
Monroe. Two staff officers completed
the players. With General Doyle at
his right it was simply amazing to no
tice Grants ability to discover strate-
gic points. He never failed to remem-
Der every card that had fallen. whence
1t came and who was to deliver to him
all remaining, which he scooped in as
a matter of course. although he never
seemed I'm the least absorbed in the
game. He was indeed an enigmatic
composition i'm this as well as in other
respects. tional Magazine.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-05-28
THE REGIMENTAl COLORS.
How a Tot Saved In Battle Led the
Reulment Back to Town.

Regiment Back to Town.
At the bombardment of Frederiks-
burg. Va, during the civi war Con
Sederate soldier was taking sight Tor a
shot at an enemy across the street
Just as his fingers trembled on the
trigger a little three year-old. fair
haired baby girl toddled out of an al
ley. accompanied by big Newfound-
land dog. and gave chase to shell
that was rolling lazily down the pave
ment.
The soldiers hand dropped from the
trigger. There was the baby, amid
the torrent of shot and shell, and on
came the enemy. A moment and he
had grounded his gun. dashed out into
the storm. swept his right arm around
the child. gained cover again and. with
the baby clasped to his breast and the
musket trailed in his left hand. was
trotting after the boys up to Marye's
heights.
DShiuu tlldt ulStUflC StOue wall al
those hours and days OF terror that
baby was tenderly cared for. Our boys
secured the countryside for milk and
conjured up their best skill to prepare
dainty viands for her little ladyship.
When the struggle was over and the
enemy had withdrawn the Twenty
first Mississippi. having held the post
of danger in the rear, was assigned to
the post of honor in the van and led
the column. There was long halt,
the brigade and regimental staff bur-
rying to and fro. The. regimental col
Ors could not be found.
Buck Denman stood about the mid
die of the regiment, baby in arms.
Suddenly be sprang to the front,
swung her aloft above his head, her
little garments fluttering like the folds
of a banner, and shouted, Forward,
Twenty first - here are your colors!"
and without further order off started
the brigade toward the town. Buck
himself describes the last scene in the
drama:
81 was holding the baby high. adju-
tant. with both arms, when above all
the racket | heard woman's scream.
The next thing | knew | was covered
with calico. and the woman tainted on
my breast | caught her before she
Tell and. laying her down gently, put
ME baby in her arms"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-05-28
An Incident of the War.

The pickets of the Second Massa-
chusetts and Third Wisconsin made ar
rangements with the "rebs" one hot
hours Things went along charmingly
for more than an hour, when a young
officer appeared on the Confederate line
and ordered the men to go to firing.
1--WE can't do it. SIR" said the SER
geant. I'VE have agreed with the Yam
KEGS to quit shooting for two hours.
The time is only half up"
Sergeant, order the picket to begin
firing at once"
81 can't break my word with the
Yankees, sir"
"Theu will. Begin firing. every
man of you"
Not a man touched his gun or start
ed for the pits.
The young officer seized a gun and
shot at the Union pickets. That was
the signal for our line to open fire.
The balance of that day the Confed-
crate pickets in front of those two
regiments didn't shoot to kill. Those
who didn't shoot in the air separated
the chunk of lead from their cartridges
-blanked them.
That night a dozen or more of the
pickets left their pits and crept into
the Union lines. giving as their excuse
the conduct of the young officer. Their
haversacks were filled the next morn
ing by the Massachusetts and WiscOn-
sin boys as they started on their jour-
ney north Chicago Times Herald.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-05-28

claimed the girl, when I'm not dt (
tie your shoes, you're so patient and
NO dignity and SO easily veXed. Don
speak that way. please, | came I
bring you these flowers and to tell yo
that tomorrow will be Memorial day
All, you knew 1t, dear heart. And IN
going to the cemetery to decorate you
plot. I'll come first and show you tn,
wreaths and the baskets, and yon shall
tell me first what to do with each an(
where to put them. I'll do 1t exact!
MS you'd do 1t for your own self II you
could go"
"Thank you, my darling" said Aunty
MacGregor. with n catch in her voice
The Lord bless thee and keep thee
The Lord reward thee for thy good
ness. The Lord lift up his counte
nance upon thee and give thee peace
"Aunty." said the girl pausing at the
loor and returning. you haven't ask
rd me to sing for you and for this lady
but I'm going to do it nevertheless.
1.-THE day may be long and late, love,
But the evening time draws on.
There is rest for the worn and weary
And love for the lonely one.
"And the Fathers house is waiting.
It's doors will wide unfold
For the pilgrim who comes with a timld
knock
To the beautiful gates of gold"
She sang like Il bird and then with
a swift, birdlike motion she was away.
"Puir lassie' said Auntie MacGreg'
or, standing by the aid of her clutches
for the wee bit of view Of her favorite.
which the window afforded "She has
her ain troubles-a stepmither and Il
fause lover-but she'll win through
And, aye, | tell her that she mauna
marry any man she Gamma Iuve with
all her heart and that the right man'll
surely come"
SIS she in love. aunty?" asked.
~ am not permitted to say" replied
aunty. with reserve. "hnt from what
I've seen think she'll he happy yet,
her, she'll not let my brave laddies
miss the flowers on Memorial day.
It's JOY to me. they lying there
asleep. with their work all done, that
when Il May time comes the kind hand
o friendship strews the cover lid above
them with the fairest flowers. They
do rest from their labors.'"
/ left Aunty MacGregor. feeling that
much of heaven was compressed into
The wee bit view which was all she
would in this life have from her win
dow After ALL it is the spirit we
BRING to our daily experiences which
makes earthly life blessed or baneful. |
Memorial day with its flowers may |
'Ome oftener than once year to those |
Drave soldiers of either sex of whom |
t shall one day be said. They have ,
ought the good fight: they have fin
shed their course: henceforth there is !
aid up for them crown of glory
hat fadetb not away."-Margaret e.
'angster in Christian Herald.