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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1914-08-18
MOORHEAD LIBRARY
REPORT FOR YEAR

Statistical report Of the Moorhead
free public library for the year ending
June 80, 1914.
Book Account
Five hundred thirty-four books by
purchase, twelve gifts have been add
ed to the library during the year,
making the total number of acce ssions
STAT Volumes
Our object has been not to put upon
our shelves the largest number of
books our money could buy, but to Sc
leCt so carefully and push so strenu-
Ously as to raise the standard Of taste
in the community, and to make of this
institution center Of culture.
Registration.
During the year, the borrowers have
been re-registered and the total mum =,
ber Of cards in force at date is 1889.
This number does not include the,
many borrowers Of the substatiOns es-
tablished through the county. Every
possible privilege is granted residents
and transient patrons. There are few
rules, and no red tape" in our regime
Circulation.
This phase of the work has been
marked not so much by quantity as by
quality. A marked Improvement in
the kind of reading done is noticed
The circulation of non-fiction has in
creased from II per cent in 1911 to 40
per cent in 1913. OF the non fiction
circulation, a noticeable growth in the
sociology and useful arts is recorded.
Thirteen thousand eight volumes were
circulated from the central library.
The circulation from the county sta
tiOns was 1000 volumes, making a to-
tai circulation of 150O8 Volumes, an
increase of 3,643 volumes over the pre-
ViOuS year Over 40 per cent of this
circulation was nOn-fiction. But sta
tistiCs show only a fraction Of results.
They can give no measure of under
standing of the benefit of the library
to the individual.
Reading and Reference.
There are now on file in the reading
room three periodicals ard fourteen
newspapers. The carefully estimated
figures show an attendance Of nearly
$4,000. Many times during the busy
school year the seating capacity of the
reading rooms has been insufficient to
accommodate al 1.-The workers.
ChiIdren's Room.
The work in this important depart
ment of the library continues to grow.
A story hour held once every week,
during the winter months, has given
pleasure to many little folks, and has,
we trust. done something towards Gre
ating a taste for best things. Thanks
ared ue to Miss Julia Sharp, Mrs. Nor
man Brophy, and Miss Harriet Hunt
and Miss Katherine Hunt, for their
assistance in conducting the story
| hour
Two hundred twenty-seven books
were added to this department DURING
the year. Three thousand six hundred
fifty -four volumes were lent for home
use to the 448 borrowers. The schools
are making better use of the library
than ever before, and many more
books are needed to supply the de-
mand.
Jessie Whitman,
librarian
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1914-08-18
GET THIRTY DAYS
IN THE COUNTY JAIL

Late yesterday afternoon the hear
ing of Jake Leninger, a stranger in
Moorhead, charged with bootlegging,
was found guilty in Jude Wade's s
court, and was given the choice of pay
ing $25 fine or going to the county
Jail for thirty days. There was no
choice in Leninger's case as he was
unable to produce the amount and
will board with the genial sheriff OF
Clay county for a month.
Leninger was arrested as a drunk
on Saturday evening and turned loose
Sunday morning after appearing be-
fore the court. Later information was
obtained which pointed to the fact
that the man had sold beer to another
party without a license, and he was
again taken into custody. The hearing
started yesterday morning but was
continued to afternoon.
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STARTED CRAWLING
The STATE ROAD

Work started this morning on
graveling state road No. 2, which runs
south OF of Moorhead to the Richard
son county line and from there con-
tinued to the state line on the south.
A carload of gravel arrived and men
were at once put to work hauling this
spreading it over the road. Other cars
will arrive rapidly from now on and 1t
is expected that the work will be
pushed along as fast as the material
comes to hand.
1t is hoped to gravel the entire road
to the county line before winter.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1914-08-18
ARGUSVILLE WOMAN DEAD
Mrs. Margaret Muhs Died at Her
Home Leaving Thirteen Chill
dren and Husband

Mrs Margaret Muhs, living On a
farm near Argusvtlle, died at her
home yesterday and leaves a husband
and thirteen children, among whom is
an infant that came into the world at
the time of her death.
The deceased was 46 years of age
and was the mother of fifteen chill
oren. She is well known in and
around Argusville and her sudden
death came as a great shock to a wide
circle of friends.
The funeral was held this afternoon
from the farm home and interment
was made in the ArgusvilIe cemetery
under the direction of Funeral Direc-
tor Ben Wasem of Fargo.
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Robert Drouet Found Dead.

New York, Aug. 1S.Robert Drouet.
actor and playwright. was found dead
in his bed in an uptown hotel Heart
disease caused his death.
Drouet, who was 44 years old. had
played leading parts In Broadway
productions for nearly twenty -six
years, one of the latest productions in
which he appeared being Madame x
He first appeared with Effi ElIsler
when he was Is years old. Among the
plays he wrote were Montana, Tonor Z
row. and A Bit of Acting.
Mildred Loring. his wife, now in
Chicago, was notified by the local po-
lice Of his death.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1914-08-18
SUSPECTS MUST
FACE GRAND JURY

Today, two men held in the county
Jail as suspects in the theft of the
horse and buggy from Chris Schram
some time ago, were bound over to
the grand jury by Judge Torson. en-
ough evidence being produced to war
rant holding the two until the grand
jury term Of court, which opens in
December.
These two men are Archie Brazzeit
and Walter Bodenner. BraZzeit was
arrested yesterday near the south
bridge by Officer Ben Elstad of the
Moorhead police force. The two men
held answer to the description of the
thieves who stole the horse and buggy
in question and admit they are the
/ men wanted.
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LITTLE GIRL DIED TODAY
Little Child OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. /
Dodson Succumbed to ALL
nnents Today.

This morning at o'clock wilma,
+ha little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs W.
r., Dodson Of 353 Eighth avenue
south. died at the home of her parents.
The funeral will be held from the
home tomorrow at 10: 80 O'Clock and
jnterment will be made in Riverside
cemetery under the direction of TN
dertaker Dougherty Of the Luger Fur
niture ca
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new BARBERSHOP MANAGER

William Watts becomes the new
manager of the Gardner barbershop
from Paul Martin, proprietor of the
Waldorf barber shop who holds the
lease.
Mr.. Watts is a we'll known barber in
the city and has a big acquaintance.
He succeeds Walter Merris.--Advt.
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two FUNERALS TODAY
Burial of Two Women Who Died at
County Hospital Took Place
This Afternoon.

This afternoon two funerals were
held from the undertaking parlors Of
Ben Wasem.
These were the funerals of Mrs.
Carlson and Mrs. Boyd, both of whom
died at the county hospital. Mrs. Carl
son was IS years of age and succumb-
ed to general debility due to old age.
Mrs. Boyd was So years old and died
as the result Of an operation, she be-
ing unable to withstand the shock.
1t could not be learned if either of the
deceased women have any living rela-
tives as little is known of them here.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1914-08-18
COURT TAKES CASE
UNDER AMUSEMENT

The divorce case of MTs. Tawlitschek
against her husband, Frank TaWlits-
chek, which started in the district
court here yesterday, was completed
in the court today with the exception
Of a decree being rendered. The court
took the case under advisement for q
couple of days.
Owing to the large number Of wit
nesses to be examined, the hearing
was not finished until about 1880
o'clock this forenoon.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1914-08-18

Chicago, Aug. 1S.-Wheat: Traders
said yesterday the advance of more
than 2 cents after decline of 10 to II
cents in a week was only natural The
bulls saw a ray of hope in the large
clearances and reports tnat winter
wheat farmers are more disposed to
hold. Increasing cash premiums also
were taken showing a better tone to
the cash trade Bears attributed the
advance to the trade having the habit
of bulling the market as one of the
leaders expressed it: They saw moth
ing in the situation to mark an ad-
vance. Corn bulls We're fortified with
many reports from the west and
southwest that the crop had been
damaged seriously by hot dry weather.
Iowa sent reports of hot winds In CEN
| trail sections. Traders said the advance
! was due more olgiht offerings than
| to any other factor.
Cash markets: st. Louis reports a
good demand for car lot offers and
values were up 1 to Nc Omaha was
| unchanged to 1 cent higher, while Mil
waukee was 2k to Sc lower. Kansas
! City was unchanged to &c lower early
but regained the loss. A large increase
! in offerings in local cash corn trade
! caused a break Of 1 cent early but the
finish was the same as on Saturday.
Herald.
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Brazil Demands Punishment.

Rio Janeiro, Aug. 18.--The Brazilian
minister of foreign affairs, DR.. Lauro
Muller, has instructed the Brazilian
minister at Berlin to demand from the
German government explanations and
the punishment of those responsible
for the attack by German soldiers on
Bernardino Campos, former president
of the state of Sac Paulo.
According to reports received here
Senior Campos was assaulted and rob-
bed while making his way across the
Swiss frontier
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Grain Opinions,

Lamson Bros: That the export sit
uation is materially better is provided
by liberal clearances from Atlantic
and gulf ports. 1t is probable that
betterment from now on will be rapid
Bartlett Frazier: We think the raj
ly of yesterday can run a little further
Ware & Leland: We favor sales of
wheat on a fair upturn.
Harris Winthrop G. Co.: Some i'm
provement was reported in expert sit
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1914-08-18
LATE LOCALS

Four of the lamp globes on the or
namental lamp post in front of the
Roberts street entrance to the Gardner
hotel, broke this afternoon. People
say that it was due to the jarring eff
fects Of the latest Courier News extra.
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BroomhaII's Report.

bFooFnnduS s rSPoTCs
Liverpool, Aug. 1S.-United Kingdom
Harvesting is making fair progress
with weather splendid. High crop
promise Is maintained.
France-In low countries weather
very fine and it is believed that har-
vest results are making fair progress.
Germany--Many advices are receiV-
ed here that harvesting is finished.
India-Crop outlook less favorable,
efforts are being made by leading
merchants looking to resumption of
business.
Observation-Disclosures seasonable, ex-
portation light.
European visible this week amounts
to 57,656,000 against 59,504,000 last
week, thus showing decrease of 1,84S,-
900 bushels Oats-British government
is a good buyer in London market.
Canadian af1oat sold at 81 shillings
and New Zealand landed yesterday
sold at "a shillings, both for 800
pounds. Plate sorts realized &c shil
lings cd to 30s for 304 pounds. Cana
dian reports are unfavorabe and all
foreign crops are under last year.
Argentine-Our agent cables wealth
er wintry, which is favorable for
wheat and corn.
BrOOmhal
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FURNITURE SALE

w. S. Stambaugh's household fur
niture to be sold Wednesday and
Thursday. 1926 Third avenue south
Adyt,
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Livestock Receipts.

@IVOoNOVN TNSNOIPIS,
Chicago, Aug. 18.-Hogs $4,000; left
ever 5,109; steady to sc lower; light
$8.25@9.15; mixed $850@91O; rough
9S.25@S.40; heavy $S.25@9.OO. Cattle
3,500, slow and steady. Sheep, $4,000
weak.
Omaha, Aug. 1S.-Hogs 5000; cattle
1900; sheep $4,000.
Kansas City, Aug. 1S-Hogs 10000;
cattle $4,000; sheep 5000.
rr Finley Barre!l &, Co.
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uation. The Improvement, however, 10
nothing to get enthusiastic over as We
see.
Finley Barrell & Co.
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THE MARKETS
MARKET QUOTATIONS,


Chas. e. Lewis & Co., Grain and stock
Brokers, Morton Block, Fargo.
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Hide auotations by Bolles g Rogers

Oct 23, 1915 No. No. 2
q. s. cured hides. .....$ IA 5 .13
C. S. cured bull hides. 12 III
Green and frozen hides. &c less than
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Southwest weather,
Clear and warm all over in south.
west.
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CABLE TRAFFIC

Continued From Page One.
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Local Quotations.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01

sundown Tuesday until the same time Wednesday for Tom Kippur. Religious services and day of fasting were the rule, and all orthodox Jews refrained from work during the day.
 Charged With Theft of Wheel.
 Percy BrooIlcs, a former resident of this city, was placed under arrest We'd nesday and locked up on the charge Of the theft of @ bicycle from Ward Rosebrooks of South street, which is stated to have taken place on the 14th of this month Brookes has been work ing at Chestnut Hill recently and it is claimed that he sold the wheel to a man in AmSton. The case will be heard in the police court this morning.
 Delay in Starting Mills
 A notice has been posted on the door of the Quidnick-Windham company to the effect that owing to a change in management there will be further de- lay in starting the mills. It is hoped. however, that things may be in shape some time next week so that work may be resumed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01

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 Stuart's Calcium Waters contain Calcium Sulphide, and a mild altera- i tive-every doctor prescribes them a i hundred times a year. They are the
 most effective blood -cleansers known | to man.
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 stock. Price soc. A small sample
 package will be mailed free to any
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
CIVIC FEDERATION
Te Begin Its New Season Friday
 Splendid Work Accomplished puf-

..The Civic Federation is to hold it. first meeting of the new fiica1 year with Mrs. A. H. Huntingdon. at her home tomorrow (F'riday) afternoon al 5 o'clock As the federation begin, it's activities this fall a review of the work 1t has accomplished in the year of its existence is interesting
 It has maintained a visiting nurse
 whose work is too well known to need explanation. It supported during last winter a choral union for 8 nom iaal fee. thereby giving to all who de- sired an opportunity for vocal train ing under a most skillful leader, Pro- lessor c. D. Geer of Norwich Twice
 it has organized and carried out a cleanup campaign. This work wa& chase of @ dozen rubbish cans that
 have been located at suitable places
 on Main street and at Davis park.
 With the choral union the fedora
 ton rendered valuable service in mak-
 ing the first community Christmas part of the ye&r it organized junior federation which by a tag day, con-
 tributed s100 to the visiting nurse
 fund. This much has been done; as
 much more can be done during the
 coming year and all interested are being invited to lend hand.
 Halpin Unable to Race.
 A oeSpdlcn rom BOStOn says: Tom Halpin, captain of the Boston Ath- letic association track team, is sick in his home in Hyde Park. For a time it was thought he was suffering with typhoid fever, but it has been diagnosed as a heavy cold. Halpin will not compete at the Brockton fair games on Thursday and is forced to call off his special 500 yards match
 race with Homer Baker Of New York A. C., at the Knights of Columbus games in Springfield. October F. Halpin has been very anxious to
 measure strides with the wearer ot the winged foot emblem, who is. the English and American half mile cham pion, as he believed he would not only have been able to win but to also beat the record for 500 yards, held by Melvin W. Sheppard
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
Willimantic, Danielson and Putnam

from the Scotland town line to the Windham borough line.
 AImshouee.
 The town farm building has been placed in condition that will render any expensive outlay unnecessary for many years. A complete system of steam radia ton has been installed throughout the building at a cost Of S499.21.
 The affairs of the institution have been ably conducted by Henry w. Chamberlin, who with the assistance of his wife has managed the property and cared for the inmates with marked zeal and intelligence.
 TubsrouIosis Patients.
 During the past year the town has provided for the care of 15 patients af- fticted with tuberculosis at an expense of $1,512.69. an increase of about 50 per cent. over the previous year. The cost of treatment to the town is si per week, of which amount the patient. if able. pays one-half-
 Outside Poor.
 The expense of this department amounts to s4,191.63.
 Insane ldiotic.
 The number of insane patients as- sisted by the town is 47. four less than last year. The number of pa
 
 or no change in the number from the year previous.
 The expense of assessing and collect ing taxes amounts to $2,323.7S. The slight increase in this item is due to the increased salary of assessors from S275 to $500. For the first time in many years the town has paid a state tax amounting to s14,047.19. Under the n will Inc levied Inc ot, . suing year. The town also paid to the state S2,2S2.63 for the support of the National guard.
 Town Building.
 The increased expense of maintain ing the town building is due in part to it's occupancy by pupils of the high school and in part by necessary changes and repairs.
 School Bonds.
 The Natchaug and high school bonds issued by the town were disposed of to A. D. Leach & Co. of New York for the sum of $151, 1,54S.75. or an increase over the face thereof of $1,54S.75
 The town thus far has paid out on account of the construction of the Natchaug and high school buildings the sum of $153, 94.70, leaving as the unexpended amount of the original ap- propriation the sum of 71.T05.30. To meet IIllS uneApenQoO apDrODr1aClOn there is a. sum of $75,000 received by the town as a. fire loss on the former Windham High school building
 Bridges.
 A new bridge has been constructed across the Natcfaug river on the North Windham road at a cost of $7,00o. The bridge across the Shetucket river at South Windham has been placed in fair condition by replanking the floor at an expense of $647.s3. The bridge across the Willimantic river known as the Columbia bridge is now in process of replanking The footpath on the stone arch bridge on the Windham road has been replanked
 The report is signed by R. E. Mitch ell, G. H. Backus and A. L. Gelinas, selectmen of the town of Windham. Pleased at Charles A. Gates Nomina-
 ton.
 The news of the choice of State Gen. tra1 Committeeman Charles A. Gates of this city for the nomination for sheriff of Windham county was re- ceived in this city Wednesday and was the source of much pleasure to his many friends here.
 Observed Day of Atonement. All the places of business run by Hebrews in this city were closed from
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
BIG SALE OF MILEAGE BOOKS.
Stations Along the New Haven Road Had Many Customers "Wednesday.

The Bulletins item calling atten- tion to the advance in the cost of mileages by a quarter of cent mile, beginning today. stirred up some
 mileage business in towns along the Norwich branch Wednesday Hun dreds of dollars poured into the tick Putnam and other stations Wednes- day to pay for the books that have been described as one of the best in vestments to be had at this time. The way people paid in their money and, in many cases, clamored for books in lots of three; five and over indi- oates no lack of confidence in the road. but just the reverse They evidently exnect it to survive the hurricane of investigations and typhoon Of rough stuff that has been it's lot for the past two or three years Men who bought
 nileages would willingly have taken a. dozen if they could be had. but the agents were not in the wholesale bus mess. Supplies of the books were
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
Personals

John Fitzgerald spent Wednesday in Andover.
 Samuel Johnson was Norwich wis., itor Wednesday.
 John McQuillan Is spending the week in Boston.
 Miss Rose L. Hickey is in Mantle for brief visit.
 Mrs. PhiIo Atwood of Bolivia street is in Mantle with friends.
 H. D. Stone, of Worcester, Mass, spent Wednesday in this city
 Burton Melvin is the guest of his grandmother in Hampton.
 Mrs. w E. OIdershaw is the guest of her mother in South Wilmington.
 Mrs. Mary Lincoln. who has been visiting in Springfield. returned We'd nesday.
 Henri Bostwick of New Haven was in this city Wednesday, the guest of relatives.
 Mrs H. T. Bostwick of New Haven spent Wednesday with relatives in this city.
 guest of friends here. has returned to New York.
 Mrs. Martha Potter is visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs. Ellen Welch of Chaplin.
 Mrs. J. Evans of Andover is enter taining her daughter, Miss Emma Evans, of this city.
 Mrs Susan Weir of Newtington is the guest of her niece, Mrs. Frank Melvin Of Main street.
 Mrs. Lucy Byles Wilson, who has been visiting local friends for the past few days, returned Wednesday to her home in Wethersheld.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Comstock and daughter Leona have returned to Nor wich after a visit with Mrs. Com stocks father, Pierre Mathieu, of Union street
 William Ahearn. who has been the guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs. William Ahearn. of Coventry Road fo rthe summer months. returned Wednesday to Worcester. where he is student at Holy Cross college. MT. and Mrs John McDonough of Jackson street have had as their guests for the past week. MT. and Mrs. Thomas McI0onouGh, of Dor chester. Mrs. McDonough is a sister to Mrs. J. P. Carey of Prospect street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-01
GIVEN RECEPTION.
Normal School Students and Pupils were Guests at Congregational Church,

The new church house of the First Congregational church was the scene Of pleasant social gathering We'd nesday night on the occasion of the reception given by the members of the Grex Club and the So6alitas, to the faculty and students of the Normal school. The hall was attractively decorated ith autumn foliage and showed to splendid advantage The reception committee for this affair consisted of Mrs. William A. King, Miss Florence Bughee, F. O. Summer, Donald French, Rev. William S. Beard. There were about POO present and the evening was spent in games and a general social time. Several cornet solos by Jack Leonard and piano se- lections by Miss Egbert were greatly enjoyed. The committee in charge of the affair were as follows: From the Sodalitas, Nora Young, Francis Leon- ard, Florence Bugbee, and from Grex club, Pomeroy Everett, Donald Crane, Roy Downer.