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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-02-07
PIONEER MAIL CARRIER PASSES
AWAY LAST TUESDAY

Ole Christofferson, a very highly re-
spected citizen of southeastern Ram
sey county, died at his home in Odessa
township on Tuesday, January 28th at
1885 p. m. At his bedside at the time
Of his death was nearly his entire fam
lily, besides friends. The deceased
came to North Dakota in 1888 and set
tied on his homestead, where he lived
up to- his death. In the early eighties
he carried the mail from what was
then tyJeHusaienI pugt office to- Devils
Lake, doing most of it afoot, carrying
the mail sack on his back winter and
summer, thus suffering hardships that
but few men could endure. He raised
q family of thirteen children, of which
nine are living, and all but one was
present when he was called away. His
children living are: Chris, Charles
and Albert sons, and Mrs. Sina
Brennan, all of Hamar, N. D.; Mrs.
Anna Smith of Bartlett, N. D.; Mrs.
Mary Andersen of Warwick, n. D.;
Mrs. Carrie Wallace of Odessa town.
ship, Ramsey county; Miss Olive, aged
19, and Miss Eva, aged Is years.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-02-07
LEGISLATURE RECOMMENDS !.
PASSAGE OF INITIATIVE
REFERENDUM AND recall.
FIRES IN Ignite MINES CAN BE
ExTINGUIsHED is OPINION "
J.. OF EXPERT

Z Bismarck, N. D., Feb. 7.-Hundreds
of thousands of tons of coal are being
consumed annually by the fires which
are burning. in the undeveloped mines
in the western part Of the state, and
it is probable that the legislature will
be asked to take steps to halt this
wanton destruction of the states nat
ural resources. ~ .; III " I I
This fact developed at a hearing in.
the offices of the state railway COM
mission, in which. the rapidly develop
ing industry Of Ignite mining in North
Dakota was factor taken into con.
sideration. ...a T.;
Discuss Ignite Fires
The conversation drifted into a dis
cussion of the states resources in the
shape of Ignite, and the possibilities
represented in the $4,000 square miles
of coal beds in North Dakota, with
an estimated tonnage of approximate
ly 5O0,O00,O0O,0O0
"Haye you ever seen a Ignite bed
afire?" was asked.
Most of those present had witnessed
the spectacle, AND the facts brought
out in the conversation that followed
proved that so far as natural resources
are concerned, North Dakota is facing
a greater conservation problem with
reference to her coal beds than Min
nesota has faced in her endeavor to
conserve her forests. ~ ,.t =.
J'.s Mentioned by Lewis and Clark
"The burning Bluffs along the Mis-
souri, river and over. the western
portion of the state are mentioned even
50 far back as in the reports of the
Lewis and Clark expedition, and the
Oldest, inhabitants will swear that
many of these burning bluffs" or
burning lignite beds, have sbeens:stead7
lily burning ever since they came to
the territory. a. y -r sess%
s Extravaeant Destruction. 4 {
One of the most extravagant in
stances of this wanton destruction of
the states natural resources is repre-
scented in a Ignite bed located Just
southwest of Sully Springs, where, it
is estimated, from $4,000 to $4,000 tons
|of Ignite coal are consumed annually
by the flames. When it is considered
that just such instances are scattered
broadcast over the western part Of the
Estate, the urgent need Of conservation
measures asserts itself. s$'$: 1T, 2
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-02-07
Sam KoIsko.

:ss': II Sam Kolsko.
Raleigh, N. D., Feb. Z The above
was the note left by Sam, Kolsko, Is
year old boy Of the Raleigh district
who committed suicide by hanging.
S. He had tied a slip moose around his
neck, the rope being tied to the rafter
above the bed. He then jumped from
the foot Of the bed. 5s. i5t
n AT the coroner's inquest Wednesday
no possible clue to the reason for the
mad act could be found It is believed
that he had had trouble with a young
lady presumably the one mentioned IN
his note. ;3s
I Second Tragic Death.
The death Of Sam Kolsko, followed
BY but eighty days the tragic death of
his mother, Mrs. Christian Dressler,
who was gored to death BY q madden.
ed bull on Tuesday, Nov. 1912,
Mrs. Dressler, it will be reme1nbe beTed,
was passing through the s,arnyard, ali,
tired iii q red dress. and the color tool
tie eve of the bull who attacked hei
land although she fought the animal
|off with i pitchfork she was unable
ttts eyksaY1 sssa Is
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-02-07
LEEDS BANKS CONSOLIDATE

Leeds, N. D., Feb. AT a meeting
of the stockholders of the Leeds State
bank on Jan. .2S, it was decided by a
unanimous vote to accept an offer
made by the Farmers & Merchants
banks to purchase the capital stock of
the Leeds, State bank for the purpose
of consolidating the two, thereby saw
ing the cost Of operating two banks
A transfer of the business of the
Leeds State bank to the Farmers 6
Merchants bank was made whereby
all of the business of the Leeds State
bank will be taken care Of.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-02-07
RAMSEY CO. !.
SCHOOLS. ARE:
PROGRESSIVE
A. ,sr H.! HH H@MBBH NR3RMB W b .
MARKED, RoGREss OF SCHOOLS
; " IS SHOWN IN ,MlD-wlNTER
+ 4: 3 !. FAIR EXHIBITS

That Ramsey county schools, under
the direction of Supt. j. A. Haig are
making rapid strides along progressive
ideas. was shown in the remarkable
exhibits shown at the recent Mid
Winter Fair ( =. ~ :.
The exhibits of the Devils Lake Pub
lie Schools and the rural schools Of
the county were handled by Supt.
Haig and Deputy Helen Haig. Prem:
ium ribbons being awarded to the stu
dents, and pictures for the school
room, for the collective exhibits.
The exhibit from the school for the
deaf was taken care of by Supt. Blatt-
ner, the st. Mary's Academy by the
Sisters Of Mercy and the Fort Totten
Indian School by supt. Ziebach.
.sS III all the exhibits from the many
schools Of the county. both public and
private, were wonderful and the
thanks Of the management was ex-
tended to all. Y. Y: Ii. ,.>, ..z s..
The complete list Of the schools of
the county making exhibits, and the
name of the Instructor is as follows:
Starkweather--supt., Minnie r. Ell
lott. II; & .S: NJ; ..S=5 5S@
Ii ebster----Supt., g. S.; Torvend.
Northtield Council (Hampden) -
|Supta, II. s. Treese. X. .:$.s$ j
Il a Eastview Council (Lawton) --Miss
Gussie Will. AS i1 9. :. +
Broeket Council supt., Andrew
Thrond dson. s5s3s .. NJ :. s: q 5S.f .f.aF
Churchs FerrySupt., O.. e. Harding,
PennSunt.. A. r. Frederickson.
Doyon-Mr. c. H. White.
Bay MO. Hilda Hanson. s5s
eGroat lima Rushfeldt.
observation-disclosures Baggott.
Grahan's s Island Minnie Thompson.
GroveJtllia Med
Irvine No. T. Mildred Wheeler.
Lake Consolidated Harriet McCor-
mick. ss5 s 5s$$3
81 MinneRaukan N 2-E Ethel M Shultz
NeWbre No. 2Ed Edith M. Searles $
ODESSA No. I'll lillian M IcFadden 81
VietOri Katie "a. Baker. d
yVileatland- Mrs. Kate S. Ryall.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-02-07
100 From the State.
STUDENTS TRAIN HERE the Iath


The agricultural college students
train which win tour the state this
month, will arrive in Devils Luke on
the afternoon Of the tenth and remain
here till noon the next day, allowing
the people Of Devils Lake and vicinity
an opportunity to visit the novel train
and become acquainted with what Iii
being accompl plished by the students at
the school. The train will be run
entirely BY students. under the dirsc.
ton of erienced train men. iie
Idea is a new one and again bringa
North Dakota III the front sin ia tic pro,
gressixe column IN school actip
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-02-07

Sunday morning a sleigh load of
people drove out to the T. T. Ander-
son farm to enjoy a good style coun-
try dinner, which was served by Mrs.
William T. Olson. The guests Of hon
or were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Anderson
of Mckenzie county, who came to
visit the Mid-Winter fair.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-02-07
LEADEH.sToRE ENLAReEsiS

& The new Leader Store has. during
tho past week eonsid derably enlarged
its home Tho removing from the
building of the selz shoe store has en-
abled Mr. Archer to- secure the much
needed room FOR his greatly Increased
business. Partitions have been torn
out and Mr. Archer expects to have
everything in trim for q cora-break.
ing Saturdays business
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-02-07

The Girls Friendly Society enter
tanned at the G. M. Fisher home Mon.
day evening for Mrs Joseph Foubert,
who with Mr.. Foubert and daughter
Dahpne. will leave soon for Minot,
where they will make their home. Mr..
Foubert will have charge Of the Great
Northern station restaura ant, owned by
the Shaver CO.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-02-07
g GOV. BURKE :. |.
SPECIAL" TO
WASHINGTON \ !, ] 0 |
LARGE, PARTY OF. NORTH DAKo-
IA, DEMOCRATS TO ATTEND II
INAUGURATION :. <. :.5:, II II

Fargo, N. D., Feb 1.-THE Cover
nor Burke Special" will carry large
party of North Dakota Democrats to
Washington to attend the ceremonies
incident to President Wilson's inaug-
uration.
The special train. will be run from
Minneapolis and st. Paul, over the
Burlington and Pennsylvania lines and
low round trip rates have been given
from all points in North Dakota. s@
Members of COMMITTEES .1s5z5 sE
W. H. McGraw, of Grand Forks, is
the chairman of the special committee
of Democrats who have undertaken to
furnish the special train. @3.{ I:
The other members are John Brueg-
ger, wv. Boenig, B. F.. BrokofR, and
William Collins. :sz@5 :s,.5 I !! @.s u
Train to be Complete :, s "
The Governor Burke Special" will
leave Minneapolis at 7:45 p. M, March
1, and will reach Washington at 8:26
"a. M, March 8, the day before the in.
auguration. ~ Z st ~ ;5:tg Is 81
The train will be electric lighted
throughout and will consist of all.steel,
high-class, up-to-date equipment, din.
ing Car service, and everything neces-
|sary to provide comfort for the trip.
The round trip fare from Devils Lake
will be $67. .65. & E 5' z i5s5:;.
ss..% 100 From the State. z;
It. is expected that a party Of at
least 100 North Dakota Democrats win
take advantage of this special train to
make the trip to Washington and to
attend the inauguration. n y.
u Governor Burke is expected to be IN
Washington during the time and the
North Dakota delegation will be CON
spicuous by reason Of the influence
which the delegates from this state
had upon the nomination Of Wilson.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-02-07

A. double wedding took place Mon
day at St Joseph's Catholic church.
Miss: Jennie Swenson was married to
Joseph Lauringer and Miss Amelia
Fisher was married to George speer.
The Rev. Father Leo performed the
ceremony, celebrating uptial high
mass. 5. .s sr:: - :. @ Y
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-02-07

N rs. Dudley Nash of Minot, who
was here on q business visitssfor afew
days. returned home Tuesday after
noon Mrs. Nash was formerly Mrs.
Victor Haslam and made her home
here for d number Of years !.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-02-07

y. Messrs. W. H. Horton: Joseph Kelly,
H. J. Kenner, and several other, local
business men left for Bismarck Tues.
day afternoon on delayed No. 4 to do
their share of boosting for the bill. A
special "good roads train" was run
from Fargo to Bismarck on Tuesday
evening to accommodate, the many
representatives Of commercial clubs
of the state. hi, Ill. =: u..<.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-02-07
ROADS | / | | | Bill: ! =.
~ UUg 49, tEV y V99a0 2 .
is / FAVORED 4
..",,. I'M 10, III NIL EHBE - H.
), HU g.. Il: H21 VI N 8.HHH III III
5IssEi t<Al'',uIfs-'
BY. S0LONS
GEN n ~. MAt -
II ID III t8cM8 0H II 8H NJ
COMMERCIAL. CLUE REPRESENT.
ATIvEs FIND LEGISLATORS
FAVORABLE TO ROAD BILL

Bismarck, NJ D., Feb. 7.-Repre-
sentatives of commercial clubs from
various parts of the state have gath.
cred in Bismarck in the interests of
good roads legislation and at
conference, which included the
commercial club. boosters and many
members of the. legislature, the matter
of good roads was thoroughly discuss
ed. The principal feature which the
commercial club representatives are
urging is the passage Of a bill provid-
ing for the cash payment of road taxes
which they contend will have ten
dency to provide better roads in
more sbusiness.like manner and at a
reduction in cost. H.,
Apparently the cash payment plan
is winning many friends. among the
Legislators, including both the city
and farmer members Of both branches
and general sentiment in favor of
uniformity. Of good roads throughout
the state is manifest. Il.
That the people generally are
deeply Interested in. the good roads
proposition is evident from the num-
ber of letters and telegrams that have
been received by members Of the leg.
islature, urging favorable considera-
tion of the measure and the cash pay
ment plan, which, 1t: was at first re-
ported, would meet with opposition
on the part Of the farmers: 1t appeals
to them in a surprising manner.
Apparently. the plan was misunder-
stood when it was f1rst,suggested and
as the possibilities for securing better
roads at less cost become more gener-
ally appreciated, the idea is. immedi-
ately, grasped and given favorable con
|slderation. eysns bN> tbsfsa AZ ho& earlier
in the session expressed skenticism.
Other features may be considered
later but at the. present time the eff.
forts Of the commercial club men and
all boosters for the good roads plan
are centered upon the possibilities of
the cash payment plan. . =.
Il .
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-02-07

IL " iss 4 lcina Jones has taken q posi-
ton IN the Lake Grocery Co.. during
the absance of Miss Laura Henley,
who lett Tor visit in Montana Mon.
day evening.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-02-07
FOUR LITiGANTs AND ONE At
ToRNEY REPORTED DECEASED
WHEN CALENDAR rs CALLED
iGNATz YoUNGWoRTH is SENT
ENcED TO TWO YEARS in
PENiTENTIARY N

When the Ramsey County District
Court, with Judge C. w. Bnttz presid-
ing, convened on Monday morning, it
was found, upon calling the calendar
of fifteen criminal and seventy-dve
civil cases, that four Of the litigants
and one attorney appearing upon the
calendar was dead. ,.aE 55is.S II
In one case. an action for divorce,
the plaintiff who had filed the suit had
answered the last call. VIM. Fifer, de-
fendant in a case brought by Lamb &
Hops Lumber Co., is also dead. At
torney John J. Sampson, who was in
terested in several cases on the calen-
dar died several months ago. Ashley
Mears is also said to be dead. as is
also another party to a suit being
brought against Garske G. Garske.
A great deal of interest is centered
on the case Of the State VS.. George
Taggart, colored, charged with murder
in the first degree. 'Taggart is charged
with having murdered Dic,, Haverly
white. In this city ON, October y al
the rear of a disrenutable i,int IN East
Third street. n: ss555:
tits the intention Of. the co,,rt ~ dis.
pose of all the inrv eases irst 1,ring- ,,
ing the least possible cost mon the
taxpayers Of Ramsey county,.
In the case Of the state ~. Issnat5z slt5:
Youneworth. charged with si,Iaaai liz
uor selling inssneviIs I,ake: Y,nn, 3.
worth was found guilty. On stwt, counts
and sentenced to Years III: tl,,e penii-
jtentiary. oungwortI, js a,,ss old a,f-
fender. he having asi1IreafIv seryas
years in the county iai1 for. tl,e Isa,,,ai
offense, ana also served time on d at,v. a,1.'
ernment charge for illegal liouor, ssll.- ssIl-
ing. When sentenced Yonngw gwortI,
gave his promise 10 .Juf,ge Ruttz that
when he was DISCHARGED from the nen
he would "be good,,. and abide Inv the
laws. His testimony on the witness
stand furnished #Yn,,c,, ,o,,semepnt for
the many spectators present S
In the case Of the STATE W bertha
Olson, the defendant was permitted
to withdraw her plea ana demurred to
the comnlaint the sf,ennrrar bs;ne, ,sns-
tanned by the court and the states at.
torney was granted erm,ission to file
a new complaint. The Gid complaint
was drawn by the Justice d the peace
several months ago
Mirth was Quite nIentifnI in the
court room Yesterday 81 afternoon dur.
ing the trial of James Hamr,ontIs col
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-02-07
VIA THE -.
HANCNAN'S MOOSE
RALEIGH YOUTH HANGS SELF AF-
TER BIDDING GOODBYE TO
SWEETHEART

Il %z To MY Best Girl: l beg to be buried
where my mother is buried. Bury me
there. Goodbye all my relatives for /
expect to die now. Good bye my
sweetheart, Maggie Kuosciski. s
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1913-02-07

$ IA 1. NJ. Bek won first prize iii the
Made in Devils Lake exhibit at the
Mid Winter fair on his pair af shoes
sewn entirely hy ANA
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-06-23
Kept the Boys Off.

Two Higlanders, being in Glasgow
for the first time, were taking a
walk through the city. They encoun-
tered, much to their astonishment, a
water cart wetting the street. Never
having seen anything of the kind be-
fore, James, under a mistaken idea
ran after the cart and cried out to
the driver:
Hey, mon-hey, mon, yer losin
a. yer water!'
His companion, annoyed at James
want of knowledge, ran after him
caught him by. the arm and said
rather testify:
James, mon, dinna be shown yel
ignorance. Dyer no see it's to keer
the, laddies off the back O. the cart?'
--Harper's Bazaar.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-06-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Roseburg, Oregon,
June 3, 1918.
Notice is hereby given that Collins
]. Perrine, of Ashland, Oregon, who
on August %, 1911, made home
stead entry No. O747S, for S. y N.
w. a Section IA, Township 40 S.,
Range east, Willamette Meridian,
has filed notice of intention to make
final commutation proof, to establish
claim to the land above described,
before the County Clerk of Jackson
county, Oregon, at Jacksonville, Ore
gon, on the 18th day of July, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Frank Hendricks of Ashland, Ore
gon.
Joe Hendricks of Ashland, Oregon.
L. D. Dollarhide of Siskiyou, Ore
gon.
Mrs. E. c. Dunlap of Ashland, Ore
gon.
B. F. JONES, Register.
First publication June 5, 1913.
3-12t
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-06-23
Death of Mrs. Palmer.

Mrs. Mary A. Palmer, formerly OF
Ashland, died in Stockton, Cal''
Thursday, June 19, 1913, aged "a
years, Z months and 19 days. Mrs.
Palmer had been residing with her
granddaughter, Mrs. William j. Vir-
gin, and Mr.. and Mrs. Virgin arrived
in Ashland Saturday evening with the
remains The funeral was held at
the Methodist Episcopal church IN
this city at O'Clock Sunday after
noons June %, followed by interment
in Hargadine cemetery. Roland Nc
Bride of Ashland is a grandson OF
the deceased
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-06-23
CHAUTAUQUA.

Twenty-first annual, Ashland, Ore,
July Z to 18 inclusive. Unusual at
tractiOns: Music, Illustrated Lee
lures, Schools, Fine Camping. Don't
fail to hear Jacob Riis, Col. Balm,
Walt HOlcOmb, Alpine YOdlers, Sier-
ra Quartette, Pamahaska and his
pets, Miss Willis and Miss Maude
Stearns, our story teller. Professor
LaTimore will have charge of the
boys and girls clubs. There will be
Grants Pass and Medford days. and
lots of other good things. Write.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-06-23
Tent Meeting.

Evangelist Harry Joseph Elliott
will conduct holiness evangelistic
meeting under a large tabernacle,
from June 27 to July 19, assisted by
couple of workers. This meeting
will be followed by number of 9TH
ers at different points in southern
Oregon, for the purpose of spreading
Bible holiness. Watch local papers
for further notices.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-06-23

Have you "The Standard Die
tionary of Facts? Who was our
youngest president? Who was our
oldest president and how long did
he serve?? Who did Woodrow Will
son marry? What does Methuselah
mean? 1t means driving away death.
He certainly drove it away a long
time. "The Standard Dictionary OF
Facts" a one-volume quick reference
work, should be in every home to
answer practical, everyday ques'
tions. There are practically ter
books in one volume of more thar
900 pages. Prices $3.50 to $4.9O
Five different bindings. There are
some things you can't afford ant
others you can't afford to be with
out. IL
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-06-23
New Use for the Hyphen. :

A teacher in a allower. grade was in
structing her pupils in the use of a
hyphen. Among the examples given
by the children was the word bird
cage"
That's right" encouragingly re-
marked the teacher. Now, Paul,
tell me why we put hyphen in bird
cage.
"It's for the bird to sit on" was
the startling rejoinder.-Continent.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-06-23
p A N C c R
SIG NAL s

The best sermons and incentive
for greater effort, thrift and frugal
ity are the true stories out ofNeVery-
day life.
They surround you on every slde
and should cause you worry anu
sleepless nights until you have at
least a few dollars in the bank. The
dependent old men, the suffering
families-the little children-the
want, sickness-the hopelessness OF
it all-everything points TO tne
straight and narrow path that leads
to the bank account.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-06-23
Lawnmower Sharpening.

1 have installed an Ideal lawn
mower grinder, the best machine of
it's kind made, and will do sharpen
ing at a reasonable price and do 1T
right. Call at my shop on First
street, near Elks building.
6-tf NJ. S. VAN LEER.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-06-23
Card of Thanks.

To all kind friends and neighbors
who have helped me so much in my
time of need, to the physicians and
nurses of Granite City Hospital, who
did all in their power, and for the
beautiful flowers, | wish to extend
my heartfelt gratitude.
MRS. w. H. JAMES.