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Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12

lll-naturcd ones. and more people
with enough pep and vigor to stir
about and spread q little cheer than
there are persons too indolent and
weary to respond to good impulse.
We hope You will help lis win our
pct DS Offering your money and your
services today to the Associated
Charities.
Warm Clothing Needed.
Mrs. Il. NJ. Pierce, city overseer of
poor and secretary of the Associated
Charities, states that there is q steady
demand for warm clothing for the
little ones as well as for adults and
that donations will be gladly received
ut her office in the city hall.
All cash contributions to the Christ
mas fund for the poor should be sent
to Mrs. Pierce or to w. l.. Fuller and
thosc giving to the good work are
assured that the very best use Of the
same Will be made, in order that
those who arc unable to provide their
families with some of tho physical
blessings of the holiday time, the
comforts. aye, even bare necessities
during the cold mouths Of winter,
may De assisted in doing SO.
Childrcn's Dinner.
1t is now anticipated that $50 chill
drcn will be given the Christmas din
nor provided by the management of
the Hotel Frederick, and that over
60 families will he sent nice, we'll
filled Christmas baskets.
In addition. toys, money. warm
clothing and cash are needed and the
opportunity lies at the door of every
resident Of the city to do his or her
part. There is no doubt of the
answer: Grand Forks always does
things promptly and with the right
spirit. ~
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12

The Associated Charities is doing
splendid work in their efforts to make
the Yuletide joyful for the poor chill
dren OF the city. You can help, we
can all help and the Herald GLADLY
lends its aid to the work.
The Christmas tree. to be the fea-
ture of Wednesday afternoons enter
tainment for the children at the pub
lie library. while it will be sally dec
GRATED and i sight to gladden. the
hearts of the little ones. will not be
laden with presents. although nuts
and sweets will be given out and the
afternoon made most joyous for them
In listening to Christmas stories,
SINGING carols of the Yuletide and
romping at games with their fellows.
1t has been decided that the plan
OF distributing Christmas toys and
presents with the family dinner has
kets is much more satisfactory and
all who desire to aid in the feature
of the work are invited to send their
contributions Of toys and presents of
that nature to the basement of the
First BAPTIST church on Thursday
morning, December -. The basement
Will be open on the Alpha avenue side
and young ladies there to receive the
toys.
Miss Vivian Dinne also will receive
consignments of toys for distribution
to the city's poor. and the toys, old or
new. can he sent to the Dinnie resi-
dence. North Fourth street. where it
will be handled for general distribu-
tion. under the supervision of the AS.
sociated Charities.
While funds are beginning to come
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12
MILO AND PARTNER
IN STATE PRISON
Condemned Murderer and
Fellow in Double Crime
Reach Bismarck.

Bismarck. n. d., Dec. 12.-Joc Mi
10. condemned to die by hanging on
Friday, August 13, for the murder Of
j. n. karst, near Lansford on Octo-
ber 8. and John Miller. Milo's part
ner In crime. who was sentenced to
serve the rest Of his natural life in
the penitentiary for numbering AL
bert Sisel at the same time that Karsr
was killed. were brought to the state
penitentiary yesterday by Sheriff l..
p. Sanstrum, Clerk of Court Matt
Johnson and two guards from Botti-
ncau.
Milo was Immediately placed under
the death watch in the condemned
prisoners cell. He entered the peni-
tentiary Office smiling and Joking
with the guards and those about him.
Miller. OH the other hand, was very
much depressed and took his medicine
hard.
Milo's real name is said to be Gura
Makorum. He is Servian. NIiller's
real name is said to be Janko Gazuta.
He Is also II Scrvian. The two men
stoned their victims to death and
robbed them.
Milo and Miller each had about $S5
in their pockets when searched at
the penitentiary. Milo has had a con-
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12

i'll for the Christmas dinners, the
amount needed, estimated ut S45, has
not begun to be realized. There is
no doubt but that Grand Forks people
Will respond, some already have, but
Just the same, u little more help
would not be amiss. There are still
more than n few who could help and
who have thus far shown IL little re-
luctance. This is perhaps not so
much from an unwillinsness to make
others happy as it il, mere Incidence
OF thoughtlessness.
People who would show distinct an
noNance should their generosity lie
brought in question, seem not ut all
disturbed when neglect on carelcssncss
is imputed to them. These latter
somehow seem mildcr failings. But
they are Just as apt to make sorrow
Christmas morning
Childrcn's Disappointment.
The grief and disappointment of a
small child is as IMPORTANT u thing as
greater sorrow in Il grownup. The
grief may be smaller. but 50 is the
child'S capacity to deal with it,
In asking help Of its many readers
at this season, the Herald puts one per
cent OF it's faith in its own cloquence
and about ninety mine per cent in the
sympathy and generosity of most
people.
The Herald feels that if most of it's
readers are shown the need Of
Christmas gifts among the children of
the poor, that most of them will
cheerilN pitch in and make tho ap-
preaching Yuletidc au unusually
happy one.
\ Snfc Wager.
In Il word, we are willing to wager
, that there are, more generous people
than selfish people, more good than
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12
THE GRAND FORKS

Ono Drunk Today-A single In
ebriate was gathered in last night by
the local police department. He paid
his fine when arraigned in police court
this morning.
ltorke's Orchestra plays all the
latest hits all the time at the Fred.
erick cafeteria.-Adv.
U. C. u. Mecting-A meeting of
Grand Forks council. U. G. r., will
be held at Empire hall at 8 o'clock
this evening.
Frederick Cafctcria-Plan to eat
here and get the best ut popular
prices. Music by Rorke orchestra
Adv.
To Hold Exllibttion--Mrs. G. Y.
Schmidt will hold an exhibition of
hand painted china, eat, at the Odell
store next week.
Program at Scllool-A basket So
cial and program will he held this
evening at district school No. 6.
WAlle township. OF which Miss Alice
TrHdahl is teacher.
Your Sunday Evening will he en-
1oyed II you dine here. Special din
ner served from 5 to 8. Hough's
Dairy Lunch. Stratford block, De-
Mers avenue.-Adv.
Brooks in Town-James Brooks.
formerly of this city, now of Cando'
recently elected county Judge of Tow
ner county, was a business visitor in
this city today.
.AnnOunccment-We wish to an
nounce that VIC have taken over tho
confectionery business Of Henry War
burton at 404 DeMcrs avenue. We
solicit the trade OF all old customers
as we'll as new.-Bry Bros.-Adv.
Lyncl, Slightly Hurt--Patrolman NJ.
Lynch, who was slightly injured last
night when an automobile in which
he was driving turned turtle near the
Minnesota Point bridge is practically
recovered today.
Harold Wilcox, Cornet sololst at
Frederick. Hear Harold Wilcox play
! "On the Wings Of Song by Mendel-
ssohn. Frederick cafeteria Sunday
evening.-Adv.
Lakota Physician Operated On
tient at a local hospital, recovering
from an operation for appendicitis
performed early this week.
Cafc Departmcnt-Trr our cafe
next time you dine down town. You
will find our menu complete and pre-
pared by slsillful chefs. Everything
just better than the rest. Rorke or
chestra every Sunday evening from
6 to 8 p. n.-Adv.
Two IIiccnSes-Two marriage liz
ccnses were issued today by County
Judge t. *. Hassell The happy cou-
pies We're Nicol Davidson of FIatton
and Miss Bertha Wold OF Washington
township, and r. c. Schneider Of
Gonvick. Mimi. and Miss Marie Pet
crson of this city.
Picture Framing-We frame pic
lures as they should be. Bring pic
lures to be framed to us or select from
our stock. There is nothing more ac-
ceptable for Gifts than picture.
Western Art Supply Shop. 400. De-
Mers Ave.-Adv.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12
The City In Brief

bendeke to FargO-H. Bendcke OF
this city was in Fargo Friday. where
ne attended a ceremonial session az
III Zagel Temple of the Mystic shrine
Let's Go skatins-Racing, hockey
end rocker skates, SO cents to SIS;
skating shoes, 50 to $3.50; skis. to,
boggans and sleds. Expert skate
grinding. Lyons & Co.-Adv.
dau Insurance Discussed-"North
Dakota's Hail Insurance Law" was the
topic OF the paper read by John Gra-
nam at the meeting Of the Civics club
OF the state university Friday night.
Piano Tuning and Rcpstrinp-An
Work guaranteed. John S. Kerr. O.
foungs piano store, 131 South Third
street. Both phones 110-Adv.,
Robertson to Ray-Dr. f.. p. Rob-
ertson, president of Wesley college,
left this morning for Ray. n. b.,
wnere he will spend several days
lege.
Dr. roster, Dcntist-Over Northern
State bank, opposite Dacotah. Low
cash prices. Phones: n. W. 217: Tri.
State. 251.-Adv.
Fortniehtly Club Municipal
chemistry will be discussed at the
regular meeting of the Fortnightly
club to be held next Monday evening
at the public library. The speakers
will be DR.. q. A. Abbott, DR.. Alfred
Dean and L. F.. Pisket.
Farm Mortgage Loans at a low rate
OK interest. See Sullivan Bros, 3os
DeMers. East Grand Forks.-Adv.
Essay Subject Announccd--"Points
OF Emphasis in Modern Religious
Thought is the subject for this years
essay competition for the Hiilborn
prizes. open to students in the school
OF religion at Wesley college. A first
prize of $45. and a second prize Of s25
will be awarded.
collections. Open evenings. 1880 to
and 21s. Widlund bldg.4Adv.
Free Pictures Just right for
Christmas gifts. A picture given free
with every cash purchase OF $1.00. OR
more. We do picture framing. Roat's
Faint and Paper .Store.-Adv.
tomorrow night Of the Trinity Luth-
eran church. a special collection will
be taken for the benefit Of the Bel
gian relief fund.
The Best Place to dine and enjoy
yourself. Special dinner served from
> to 8. Iough's Dairy Lunch, STRAIT
ford block. DeMers avcnue.-Adv.
Robert Reeves Very III---Word
has core from Wenatchce, Wash.
of the very serious illness of Robert
Reeves. who was Il resident Of this
city some years ago. Mr.. Reeves has
great many friends here who will
regret to hear this news and hope
for speedy recovery. Mrs. Reeves
is d daughter Of the late George A.
Wheeler OF this city.
Burtness' Office Moved--I have re-
Gently moved my law office to the
states attorneys suite In the new
court house where I will continue to
conduct n general law practice. Olger
II. Burtness.-Adv
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12
GIRL UNHURT BY
OIL EXPLOSION
Servant at the Wolfe Home
Pours Gasoline on the
Kitchen Fire.

Despite the fact that she was the
central figure in gasoline explosion.
Ellen johnson, Il servant at the III. L.
Wolfe home. CO., Dover avenue, WAS
unburned or uninjuled. This morn
ing she got hold Of the gasoline can
instead of the kerosene and poured
it on the fire in the kitchen stove.
There was an immediate explosion,
and, when Mr.. and Mrs Wolfe, who
We're upstairs. reached the scene, they
found the floor. walnscoting anu
shelves near the sto"c on fire. Tho
top OF the gasoline can was blown on.
Miss Johnson was discovered stand
ing in front of the stove, unburned
or unharmed. Her clothes had not
even caught fire: The fact that there
was only Il eupful of gasoline In the
can at the time undoubtedly saved
her from serious burns.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12
koch TO GIVE Annual READING
Will Give Two Interpretations OF
Dickens ~ Christmas Carol
COLLECTION for Belg;nnS

Tomorrow afternoon, in the Metro
politan theater, Prof. Fredel "a a.
Koch Of tho department OF English.
will give his tenth annual reading of
Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol"
The reading will he repeated tomor-
row night. The latter Interpretation
will be given in the gymnasium Of the
university and is for the students on
ly. -
At the metropolitan theater a COL
lection will be taken. This will he dl-
vided equally. part Of it going to the
Belgian relief fund and the remaind-
er to the university mission.
At each reading, the Girls Glee club
Will sing Christmas carols,
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12
AT THE HOTELS

NoRTHERN-Mrs. G. klonan, Far
MIR. and Mrs. II. J. Dahl, Osnabrock,
; Col:UMBIA-J. e. Sigurdson. Mil
ton; Louis Foss. McCanna; L. pekkon.
Crary: Mrs. J. Mcmahon. Niagara !;
Gilbert H.. Sando, Fargo; r. \. Toilet
son, St. Thomas.
1MpERIAL--W. Rice, Minot; $.
VIM. Iverson, Portland; Annie J. Bur-
bridge.
DACOTAH-M. +. McNulty, Fargo;
L. +. Vollmen, Minot James Cald-
well, Marvel; r. II. Howe, Devils
Lake;G. J. Smith, Plaza; j. w. Max
well, Grafton: l.. Il. Walski, Fargo:
Edgar Olson, 1nkster; II. L. Scouton,
lnkSter.
ERE! rREDER1cK Ias Tsna. M Theo 1s9 Thompson.
Granger, Valley City; Charles viii
'iams, Arvilla; Hugh Williams, EN-
,rado; F. A. Baker, Devils Lake; A..
". Putnam. Valley City: w. A. Day.
@argo; William Macarthur, Drayton.
All Cnsold Articles from congreea-
tional bazaar, including fancy bags,
nut baskets. sewing cases. aprons, etc.
are for sale at the parsonage, 213
North Fifth street.--Adv.
AT the Dacotah--Plan to take sun
day dinner AT Hotel Dacotah. See the
menu on anothcr mage i'll this paper.
Music by the metropolitan orchestra.
ADV.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12

tribution box hung up lin the Botti-
neau jaiI and took iipt:a; collection TO
figured would amount to about $50.
Miller, being life prisoner, has
been put under special watch for the
present. He does not need to work
at the penitentiary but it is said that
he has volunteered to work, the same
as other prisoners
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12

The ladies in charge of the Christ
mas sale and supper held i'm Menden-
hall church on Wednesday wish to
thank ell those who attended and
helped make the affair Il success. The
sum of S113 was cleared aside from
the proceeds of the girls booth
Joe Alarsill of Northland township
spent yesterday in the city visiting
his cousin. Mrs. c. E. Keller, and at
tending to business matters.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12
BABE OF MYSTERY IS \
SLIGHTLY BETTER But
CONDITION IS SERIOUS

Slight Improvement was ro-
ported ut noon today in the CON.
dition of the babe of mystery,
found several weeks ago ON the
steps of II local residence, and
which is now in critical condi.
ton from an attack Of. pneu-
monia.
The child's condition is still
critical, however. and 1t is Thought
that the chances Of Its recovery
arc doubtful. .,.if,, 81
G. j. Smith Of Plaza arrived
in this city Friday intending to
adopt the little boy. but this plan
is rendered impossible for tho
present, at least. by the critical
condition of the child.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12
ROSS funeral NEXT monday
services for Prominent Deceased
Architect to he Held at st. Nil
chael's Pro-Cathcdral.


Architect to he Held at st. Nil
chael's Pro-Cathcdral.
Funeral services for J. w. Ross,
aged 66, who died Friday afternoon at
the home Of his daughter, Mrs. A. Nc
e1ahpn. 17la University avenue, will
be held at ? o'clock next Monday
morning At ST. Michael's Catholic pro-
cathedral.
The members of Grand Forks Coun-
cil. knights Of Columbus, will attend
the services In body, 1nterment will
be in Calvary cemetery.
Heart disease WAS the immediate
cause Of Mr.. Ross's death. He had
been i'll with bladder trouble and
pneumonia for some time previously,
and was successfully operated upon a
month ago.
He Is survived by his widow, two
daughters and one son, all of this city
who survive him. he had been a resi-
lent of Grand Forks since 1850, be-
nng one of the prominent architects Of
he city ~.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12

Skates Sharpencd Have your
Your skates hollow ground at the Ed
Hansen, garagc.--Adv.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12

"On the Wings OF Song it at
the Frederick cafeteria Sunday even
Ing Played by Harold Wilcox, the
cOrnet soloist.--Adv.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12

Is Seriously Ill-The wife of Or.
Ralston who had been seriously iii for
two weeks past is reported improv-
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. Pifer of Larimore
parents of Mrs. Ralston, were both
called here on account of the illness
of their daughter.-Cavalier Chron-
icle.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12

Sunday Dinner---Iear the Metro
roIitan orchestra play all the latest
hits at tho Hotel Dacotah, 6 to $50.
----Auy.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12

CUMMINGS WOMEN CoNTRIBUTt.
The women Of Cummings, N. D..
have just contributed $43 to the North
Dakota fund for the relief Of the Bel
gians.
The money was raised by basket
social. They have Il. social in the
Woodmen hall at Cu-ilmings, and the
affair Was attended by a large number
Of people residing in that place ana
neighbors.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12

Mrs. Charles Schroeder will enter
tain the members Of the Ladies' Aid
of the English Lutheran church
Thursday afternoon at her home in
kheinhart township.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12

Gets Aid for His Fair--A. B. Muir
president of the fair association of the
Fifth commissioner district, tells US
that his recent trip to Grand Forks
was productive of good results. He
talked with several business men OF
that city and with commissioner Had
dow of this district and received the
promise Of much material help. Two
more cups will be donated as prizes
and other help offered. The associa-
ton plans on having their fair some
time late in June but the exact date
will not be known until after the reg
ular meeting in January.-Inkster
Enterprise.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12

Miss Mariette LeaIos of Mallory is
spending the week end in the city vls-
iting her many friends.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12
* East Grand Forks y
{. G. F. SOCIAL news

Mrs. G.. A. Bydal Of Winnipeg who
has been visiting relatives here and
at Northwood, y. d.. for the past
three weeks, left today on the noon
train for Crookston where she Will
visit at the home of her brother, Guy
Audal for some time.
Mrs. George Downham gave pleas
urc this afternoon to u small COM
pany OF ladies at her home on North
Second street. The afternoon was
spent in social chat. visiting and cards.
and was concluded With h service of
dainty refreshments. The ladies who
attended the pleasure were Mrs. +. a.
Bydal. Mrs. J. Dangerfield. Mrs. L..
Hanson and Mrs. W. l.. Lund.
Mrs. i. w. Kolars will be hostess
on Tuesday ut her home on North
Second street, to the members of the
WOmen's Study club. Mrs. w. G. Will
son will talk on illustrators Of To-
day" The different points to be dis
cussed will be: The School of Charles
Gibson, magazine covers and their ar
fists. popular illustrators. develop
ment of magazine illustrating within
the past fifty years.
Misses Alma Thurcen and Helen
Turnquist of this city visited at their
homes In Northland the first Of the
week. They were also guests at the
Johnson Erickson wedding on We'd
nesday..
Miss Winnifred Nelson will be hos
tess this evening when she entertains
the members of her Sunday school
class at her home on North First
street in honor Of Miss Fern Stark
weather Of Grand Forks. who leaves
soon for her new home at Kalamazoo.
Mich. The hours will be from until
8 and the evening will be spent In
music and games.
Miss Eva Gillette, primary teacher
at Lincoln school. has been absent
from her duties during the past few
days Oh account of illness. Her place
has been taken by Misses Irene Wurtz-
hacker and Maude Pender.
Mrs. John Moberg will be hostess
on Wednesday afternoon when she
entertains the members OF the swed-
ish Lutheran Ladies' Aid society in
the church parlors in Grand Forks.
Mrs. Charles Schroeder will enter
tain the members Of the Ladies' Aid
of the English Lutheran church
Thursday afternoon at her home in
Hheinhart township.
Miss Mariette Lealos of Mallory is
spending the week end in the city vls-
iting her many friends.
Mrs. Peter Sorenson of this city will
entertain as her guest during the holi-
days her daughter, Miss Edith Sorcn-
nf Sc1ff1n
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12

Mrs. Peter Sorenson of this city will
entertain as her guest during the holi-
days her daughter, Miss Edith Soren-
son Of Seattle, Wash
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12

Farm Mortagage Loans.
At a low rate Of interest. See Sui
Ivan Bros. 300 DeMers avenue. East
Grand Forks.-Ady.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12

Hear the Metropolitan Orchestra at
the Hotel Dacotah Sunday evening
dinner, from to S:30--Adv.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12
On Sick List

0Jn SICK list.
Ed. Zeidlik was confined to his
home for u few days with an attack
Of la grippe
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12

Order your Coal from tile East
Grand Forks Fuel company and ger
city scale weights. 1000 lbs. to the
ton. the coal that is all heat Special
price on all kinds OF wood. T-S. It'll.
N. w. 657L.-Adv.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12

Skates Sharpcncd - Have your
your skates hollow ground at the Ed.
Hansen garage--Adv.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12

Mrs. John Moberg will be hostess
on Wednesday afternoon when she
entertains the members OF the Swed-
ish Lutheran Ladies' Aid society in
the church parlors in Grand Forks.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12
Homc From the Hosn;,,I

Homc From the Hospital.
Frank LaBodie. who has been con-
fined in ST. Michaers hospital, Grand
Forks. with an attack of pleurisy, will
be able to return home Sunday.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12

Miss Eva Gillette, primary teacher
at Lincoln school. has been absent
from her duties during the past few
days Oh account of illness. Her place
has been taken by Misses Irene Wurtz-
hacker and Maude Pender
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-12

Burtncss' Office Moved have re-
Gently moved my law office to the
states attorneys suite In the new
court house where will continue to
conduct a general law practice. Olger
II. Burtness.- ADV.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-03-27
CRUSADE IN BAKER is
BEGUN AGAINST SALOONS

BAKER. Ore, March 27.-Sheriff
Rand went to Whitney on crusade
directed against the saloons of that
place. Reports from Whitney and
Austin reached the district attorney
that saloons at those places have been
kept open on Sundays and have been
selling liquor.
A company of loggers from the
camp of the Baker White Pine COM
pany went to Austin Sunday and, 1t is
charged, procured liquor in large
quantities, returning with it to the
camp. where they raised an uproar
with fights and shouting causing
grave apprehension among White Pine
authorities.
A like contingent from the Stoddard
camps Is said to have visited Whit.
ney Sunday and enacted a similar role
on return to camp, with the result that
little or no work was accomplished
Monday at either camp.
District Attorney Goodwin directed
Sheriff Rand to go to Whitney to in
vestigate. Austin is in Grant county
and is without the jurisdiction of the
Baker authorities.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-03-27
WORK OF REM0DELING HOTEL
PENDLETON READY TO START

With "a hours having elapsed since
the bids for the proposed new Pen
dleton Hotel were opened and consid,
cred, it is now practically certain that
the venture will be pushed to early
fulfillment. John S. Winters, the
Portland contractor who secured the
main contract, arrived this morning
from Portland and is ready to COM
mence operations with the least pos
sible delay. Architect Tourtelotte has
been figuring most of the day upon
the other contracts with the result
that they, too. have now been let. Ap.
ping & Griggs of Tacoma the same
firm that put in the plumbing at the
Eastern Oregon state hospital, secured
the plumbing contract. Their bid
was approximately $500. G.. II.
Sutherland of Walla Walla was award
ed the contract for installing the heat
ing plant, his bid being s1349. The
Otis Elevator Co. of Portland was the
lowest bidder upon the contract for
installing elevators but, inasmuch as
the exact type of elevator mas not yet
been selected. the figures are not
available at this time.