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Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

Peter Tollefson of Barron, Wis, and
until a year ago, a farmer near this
town, arrived last Thursday on bust
poce
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29
CRARY

(Crary Public Opinion)
Mrs. R. B. Nicholson spent the
week end in town.
Miss Nellie Mullen left for Devils
Lake Monday.
w. E. Downs was q business visit.
or at the Lake Thursday.
W. +. Orr left Tuesday noon for
Crosby, N. D., to attend to matters
of business.
Miss Beatrice LeDuc Of Devils Lake
spent the weekend here as a guest
of Miss Pearl Forslof.
Several Citizens Of Buxton, N. D.,
friends of O. B. nson spent a few
days here the first Of the week hunt
ing ducks.
W. J. Deck, of Crosby, N. D., has
bought several head Of horses and
cattle in this locality, enough for a
carload and shipped same to Crosby.
MIR. and Mrs. John Laurie enter
tanned an auto party from Osnabrock
last Sunday. In the party Of eight,
were their cousins Mr.. and Mrs. Thom-
son and Mr. and Mrs. Campbell.
W. R. Huff, Harvey struthers, and
Albert Caswell drove to Harlow Sat-
urday and spent few days hunting,
returning Monday night
b. M. Edwards and family have
moved their household goods from
Devils Lake and are now located In
rooms over McGurren's drug store.
Frank LeDuc with the international
Harvester Co. has decided to change
his residence from Fargo to Crary.
ne VIII occupy his own residence on
the north side Of the track.
The weather the past few weeks
mas been very fine, warm and sunny
Jays have prevailed, roads arc excel,
lent for auto travel and I've steck
have a free range Of stubble fields md
doing well. No needyet for hard coal
burners although Nov. 1 Is At hand.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

SAAAAoy w F1o1C ILLS 4aG11CT dIlU
mother. He returned Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. Larson and little
girl went to Hatton Monday to visit
a daughter and old friends. They ex-
pect to be gone for a week.
MI. and Mrs. P. J. Whelan visited
Mimic, Voss and other points in the
Valley Saturday, returning Sunday,
accompanied by Mrs. Callahan, moth
er Of Mrs. Whelan.
c. G. Williamson, principal of the
Calvin school, was a business visitor
in town last Saturday. Calvin school
employs six teachers and is one of the
best consolidated school in Cavalier
county.
Henry Wittkopf, in his new Stude-
baker car, carried a number of Law
ton youn gladies Friday to attend a
dance in Southam. All report a joy
Gus time.
]. W. Wright, republican candidate
for county commissioner in the second
district of Ramsey county, is report
ed making good progress in his race
for commissioner. Mr.. Wright is a
big farmer in Cato township and is
looked up to and respected by all who
know him. Mark your ballot In favor
Of Mr.. Wright election day.
Louis Olsen left last Friday for
Berthold, N. D., to take a position in
a Berthold pharmacy. Louis is one
Of most popular young men and
we hate to e him leave town, as he
was M Of the boys who helped to
make it lively. However, we will just
have to grin and bear it. All wish
Louis success in his new field Of Ia
Dor.
Mrs. Nudd Of Williston, who was
visiting Lawton friends last week and
looking after property interests here
returned to Williston Saturday.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

Hans Blegen and wife returned
home Monday after a weeks visit at
Manson, N. D.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29
LAYTON
(Lawton Republican,

Ed. H~erbranson and sister visited
Grand Forks Monday returning Tues
day.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

]. F. Ellis of Hampden, father of
Mrs. Alex Parke, is visiting the fam
lily this week.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

Mrs. M. A. Miller and son Stephen
spent the weekend at Hannah and
Nekoma they autoed across with z.
H. McGurren and returned Monday.
evening.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

The high school party at the opera
house last Friday night was we'll at
tended and a good time enjoyed by
the young folks. Games and dancing
were the amusements.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

Rev. and Mrs. T%ourtellotte were
guests at the Rygh home on Monday
evening. They spent the night here
on their way home from the M. E
conference at Darlington.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

ment there they will proceed to st.
Paul.
The Crary band held a well attend
ed, enthusiastic rehearsal Tuesday eve
ming in the band rooms. Plans are
under way to make the band the cen
ter of interest for the young men this
winter, and a special effort must be
made by all band men, to reserve each
Tuesday evening for band night, If
the present plans for the winter are
to be carried out.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Medelman and
Miss Katherine motored to Devils
Lake Tuesday. Miss Katherine was
on her way to Neville to meet her mu
sic class and was accompanied by Mrs.
Maxson who will visit a daughter
there before returning to her home
in Wheatland.
The high school party at the opera
house last Friday night was we'll at
tended and a good time enjoyed by
the young folks. Games and dancing
were the amusements.
Gene Wright now drives a Ford
purchased at the Thomson sale.
S. j. Dean will ship another carload
of cattle and hogs to st. Paul Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Mann were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Kavanaugh
Sunday.
Walter Wilhelm of Hamar, N. D.,
was a business visitor in Crazy Mon
day.
Reinart Rasmussen of Devils Lake
was a Crary visitor Saturday.
Miss Della Miller visited at Devils
Lake Thursday and Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Southam and
Mrs. Kelly motored to Doyon Sunday.
j. 81. Smith and Mr.. and Mrs. A.
P. Forslof motored to Devils Lake last
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Oakley of Ed
more were visitors at Crazy Sunday,
guests of relatives.
J. E. Gull sold his residence on
Kelly avenue to J. E. Thorson for the
consideration of $4,000.
Mrs. Frank Ryan and sons of Michi
gan were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
E. Southam a few days this week.
Stanley Swenson is enjoying a visit
with his brother c. T. Swenson at SEQ
hey, Mont.
Miss Edna Lux of Devils Lake spent
Sunday here with her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Mike Lux.
Horace Parker who has been visit
ing his son several weeks returned to
Belfast, N. Y, this week.
Ed. Neibauer received the sad news
Friday Of the serious illness of his
mother. and left that night for Mel
rose Mimi, to be with her.
Michael Mullen and MI. Holmes.
both Of the university came out to
spend the weekend and attend the
high school party in the opera house.
Mrs. F. W. Southam and Mrs. Ford
were Devils Lake visitors Monday. DR..
Harry Hooking drove them back in.
the evening in his new six cylinder
Buick.
Mrs. Frank Ryall and sons Of Mich
igan were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
E. southam a few days this week.
John De Lance Of Devils Lake was
a guest several days this week at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Rutten.
Mrs. NJ. A. Miller and son Stephen
spent the weekend at Hannah and
Nekoma they autoed across with Ri
H. McGurren and returned MondayI
evening.
Mrs. T. Swenson entertained q!
Of ladies Thursday after-A
noon in honor Of Mrs. liver Madsonlo1a
N. d., who Is visiting her1
dan0hfor Mra Haornnon
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29
CHURCHS FERRY
(Churchs Ferry SUM

P. B. Rognlie, candidate for state
senator from Benson county was in
town on Monday.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

John De Lance Of Devils Lake was
a guest several days this week at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. N. Rutten.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

Gene Wright now drives a Ford
purchased at the Thomson sale.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

Considerable work has been done
the past week on our streets in the
way of grading, making it possible
for the water to escape during the
spring thaws. A very good idea.
We are fortunate in having a town
board who not only like to see the
streets kept in good condition but are
J.. G. Nichol went to Perth Monday
on business.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

DR.. Nicholson motored to Bowes-
mont Sunday to visit his father and
mother. He returned Monday.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

Art Husie returned from York Sat-
urday.
]. M. Morgan and wife were Devils
Lake visitors Friday.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

The scales which were located in
the street in front Of the A. E. Sylves-
ter and Co.'s implement house were
removed last week. This little piece
OF work makes quite an Improvement
to the appearance of main street.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

Mrs. T. Swenson entertained q
gathering Of ladies Thursday after
noon in honor Of Mrs. liver MadsonS0S
Wheatland, N. D., who Is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. sagmoen.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29
Rev. Bennett of Lansford will
preach here both morning and evening
in the M. E. church. Rev. Babcock
will fill the pulpit at Rolla, N. D.

If modern improvements are any
indication Of a mans progressiveness
we will have to place A. E. Sylvester
in the forefront among Churchs Fer
RVS citizens. He has made consider
able improvements during the summer
in his residence property. A full size
basement and heating and water sys-
tenn was completed some time ago and
now an electric light plant is being in
stalled which when completed will
make the Sylvester home the most
modern and up to date in the city.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

j. W. Cavers and Erick Lysne went
to Minneapolis Wednesday where they
will spend a few days on business.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Medelman entertained
Saturday at 8 o'clock dinner
Smith, Mrs. Madison and Mr.. andsIlRs;
Sagrnoea and son Clarence.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

S. J. Dean will ship another carload
of cattle and hogs to st. Paul Satur-
day.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

energetic enough to roll up their
sleeves and help do the work. We
noticed that during the extremely hot
days of last week the mayor, A. n.
Noltimier and J. G. Nichol were do
ing the work of about five men,
while DIR. Wicklund, the third member
Of the board was standing close by
with his medicine case in his hand
and occasionally stopping the former
two gentlemen just long enough to
take their temperatures.
Toilet Erickson, who has been at
tending to business matters here for
the past month left for his home at
Rochester, Mimi, last Saturday,.
Mrs. Matthias Engelson is visiting
at the home of her parents at Lans-
ford.
J. W. Cavers and Erick Lysne went
to Minneapolis Wednesday where they
..-Si1
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

Mrs. Frank Ryall and sons Of Mich
igan were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
E. Southam a few days this week.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

Mr.. and Mrs. P. Larson and little
girl went to Hatton Monday to visit
a daughter and old friends. They ex-
pect to be gone for a week.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Mann were the
guests Of MI. and Mrs. Kavanaugh
Sunday.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

Frank LeDuc with the International
Harvester Co. has decided to change
his residence from Fargo to Crary.
ne Will occupy his own residence on
the north side Of the track.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

h. M. Edwards and family have
moved their household goods from
Devils Lake and are now located In
rooms over McGurren's drug store.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

W. J. Deck, Of Crosby, N. D., has
bought several head Of horses and
cattle In this locality, enough for a
carload and shipped same to Crosby.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

v. Bolton who spent the harvest
season In North Dakota left Monday
for his home "a Texas.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

Mr.. and Mrs. John Laurie enter
tanned an auto party from Osnabrock
last Sunday. In the party Of eight,
were their cousins Mr.. and Mr., Thom-
son and Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

Walter Wilhelm of Hamar, N. D.,
was a business visitor in Crazy Mon
day.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

W. R. Huff, Harvey struthers, and
Albert caswell drove to Harlow Sat-
urday and spent a few days hunting,
returning Monday night
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

Reinart Rasmussen of Devils Lake
was a Crary visitor Saturday.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-10-29

Mrs. F. w. Southam and Mrs. Ford
were Devils Lake visitors Monday. Dr..
Harry Hooking drove them back in
the evening in his new six cylinder
Buick.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-02
The Last Wild Goose.

For great many years it was fancy
of the late Henry Shepherd, owner OF
Wild Goose Farm, near ShepherdStown,
to keep on the place a number OF wild
geese. The estate was called Wild Goose
Farm because the Shepherds lived in
New Orleans in the winter and at Shep-
herdstown during the summer, and about
the time the wild geese flew north Mr..
Shepherd and his family would come,
returning to the south when the birds
winged their way in that direction. On
a big pond on the Wild Goose Farm Mr..
Shepherd kept small flock OF wild geese,
one Joint OF their wings being cut oil to
prevent them from flying away when
their free companions flew above them
and honked for them TO come too. These
geese reared their young here, but after
Mr.. Shepherds death number OF years
ago the flock began to dwindle. When
Mr.. r. ID. Shepherd sold Wild Goose
Farm TO Mr.. Edwin s. Jarrett about five
wears ago there were but two OF the
geese left. These he gave to Ross
Louttan, son of MIR. VIM. X. Louthan,
who had bought a part of the estate.
Four years ago one of the pair died and
last Monday the solitary old goose that
was the last survivor also gave up ghost
Mr.. Louthan says that she was about 81
years old, as near as>he could estimate
Mr.. Louthan's family took good care oil
her, but she finally succumbed to the
infirmities of old age.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-02
Fatal Shooting ARRAY at Keller.

AS result of an attempt to drink all
the whiskey in Harper's Ferry before the
bars finally closed, there was fatal
shooting ARRAY at Keller, this county, on
Monday night. A gang OF colored men
and women from Keller went 10 Harper's
Ferry Monday evening onthe I O'Clock
train and came back some time in the
night, loaded inside and out with liquor.
They went to the home OF Edward Hen
derSon, who was at the time at work at
Bakerton, and here they continued the
spree. A fight was started, and in the
melee woman named Mary Ellen Robin
son shot Seaton Adams in the knee with
a gun. A irightiul wound was inflicted,
severing the large blood vessels, and the
man bled to death in a short time.
Whennews the killing became known
next morning. the authorities made an
investigation. Deputy Sheriff c. B.
Wentzell, OF Harper's Ferry, arrested the
woman, and Prosecuting Attorney George
D. Moore ordered an inquest which was
conducted by Magistrate d. H. Nichols,
acting as coroner. A jury OF inquest,
composed OF D. r. HouSer. foreman, A.
NJ. Best, NJ. S. r. Moler, Frank Cole and
T. W. Beard, heard the evidence, and
rendered verdict charging the Robinson
woman with involuntary manslaughter.
She was taken to the jail in Charles
Town, where she will he held TO await
the action OF the grand jury unless she
furnishes bail.
The Robinson woman'S story was that
one OF the men in the party threw a
bottle at her and tried 10 assault her.
She ran into another room and got gun
with which to defend herself, when
Adams, who was one OF her best friends,
attempted to take the weapon from her,
so as to pervent her from shooting the
other man. In the struggle the gun was
discharged and the load entered Adams's
leg at short range, causing atatal wound.
One ofthe prominent residents OF Keller
writes us that the house where the trag-
edy occurred bears very bad name, and
has recently been the scene OF number
of drunken brawls. The people OF the
community are very much worked up
over The scandaIous performances, and
will try TO have the Joint cleaned out.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-02
The Death Record.

Mrs. Mary Price, wife of w. Baker
Price, died last week at her home in
Wamego, Kansas, aged 81 years. The
deceased, who, was native Of Berkeley
county, was daughter OF the late Robert
Lemen, who for many years owned and
operated The ferry between the Berkeley
county shore and Williamsport. She
married and went TO Kansas in 1870. She
is survived by her husband, one son and
one daughter. She is also survived by
three brothers p. L. Lemen, of Williams
FORT; Jacob F. Lemen, Of HagerStown,
and William Lemen, in the West.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Lloyd, wife OF
John T. Lloyd, died last Thursday at her
home in Martinsburg, after long illness
of cancer of the stomach. aged e. years.
The deceased, whose maiden name was
Nicholson, was native of Harper's Fer
ry, but had lived in Berkeley county for
many years. She is survived by her
husband, a son and three daughters.
James O'Connor, who lived in Shep-
herdstown number OF years ago, died
last Thursday at his home in Harper'S
Ferry, after long illness from cancer of
the stomach, aged Is years. His body
was taken TO Martinsburg for burial. Mr..
O'Counor is survived by his wife and
three stepchildren.
Robert L. Bowers, well-known resi-
dent of Charles Town, died at his home
in that place last Saturday after a brief
illness from typhoid fever, aged AZ years.
He is survived by his wife and three
children.
William H. Socks, former well-known
newspaper man, died at his home in Ha-
gerstown on Monday, aged 10 years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-02
The "Money Tree" Almost Gone.

The famous old money tree" along
the turnpike mile or two south OF Shep-
herdstown, was almost entirely demolish-
ed by the storm last Saturday. Every
remaining limb, save one, was broken
off, leaving lone branch springng from
the rotting trunk OF what was once
mighty oak that had stood the storms,
doubtless, OF couple OF hundred years.
This giant oak has been landmark in
this section ever since the valley was
first settled, probably. During the Civil
War a paymaster OF the Union Army hid
his money chest in a hole he had dug
under the tree, and then reported athead-
quarters that the money had been cap
tured by the ConiederateS. His story
was doubted, and court-martisl con-
victed him OF stealing the treasure. He
refused 10 give any other account as to
what had become OF the money, and took
his sentence OF five years in prison With
out divulging the truth. He served his
time, and when he had paid the full
penalty OF the law he came back TO Shep-
herdstown by night, went straight TO the
old oak, dug up the box that he had
buried, and carried off the treasure
500, OO0in gold and silver and papermoney.
The great oak had been notable before
this incident made II historic, and for
nearly half century it has been known
as the "money tree" Some twelve or
fifteen years ago fierce storm twisted
the top off and left but fragment OF the
mighty monarch; but it did not die, and
in spite OF being so badly rent il put forth
new branches and kept green. even if ifs
head was no longer held so high. Decay
has been sapping its vitality, however,
and last Saturday when the strong winds
gathered about il the grand oldtree yielded
TO the elements and gave up nearly all
ifs life. How we shall regret its passing
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-02
Lively Storms.

Lively Storms.
One Of the most lively storms that has
ever passed over this section swept out
OF the west last Saturday afternoon.
Black clouds formed in an unbroken semi
circle and mounted quickly into the heay-
ems. Flying just ahead with race-horse
speed were low-hanging grey clouds that
looked most threatening, and with them
came strong wind-and then deluge
OF rain. The flash of the lightning and
the rattle and roar OF the thunder was al
most incessant. There was tremendous
amount of electricity in The air, and some
persons aver that balls OF fire played
around them with the utmost freedom.
A great many bolts Of lightning found
marks in this neighborhood. The dwell
ing-house OF William Louthan, north Of
town, was struck, the lightning also leap
ing 10 the smoke-hcuse, ard though the
family was greatly terrified, no one was
injured nor were the buildings set aiire.
The barn on w. Manning Lemen's farm,
or Rocky Marsh, was struck and DAM
aged, but fortunately escaped destruction.
Several trees were struck in the grove al
Bellevue, at Inc edge Of town. A stroke
Of lightning consumed shock CT wheat
in field on Vim. n. Msrtiu's farm, north
OF town, and If is reported that shocks
were struck on other farms in this Sec
ton. A curious thing happened at the
Billmyer farm, tenanted BY J. L. jenkins,
east of town. Mr.. jenkins msil-box is
fastened to biz ok tree. Lightning
struck il, opened the nIaiI-box and Tore
into shreds a postcard that was inside.
A heavy rain accompanied this storm,
but did not last very Ioug.
Sunday afternoon there was another
storm in Shepherdstown. Though ap-
parendy we were just on the edge OF the
cloud, rain fell in torrents for about a
half hour, and there was some hail mixed
with IT, The storm was very narrow in
its track, but east OF this section it gather
ed force and was very destructive.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-07-02
In the County Court.

In the proceedings of the Jefferson
County Court last week the sheriff was
credited with delinquent taxes on per-
sonaI property for 1913 as follows: Har-
per's Ferry district, ST., 100 valuation !;
Shepherdstown, S4,l3O valuation; Mid
dleway, $3.50; Charles Town. So, 300 /;
and Kabletown, S7,7SS.
By an order entered, assessors are re-
quired, when listing town lots for tax
alton, TO note the number OF each LOT and
also the number of the block in which
every lot is located. The information
about lot and block numbers is TO be got
ten from the transfer book furnished every
year to the assessor by the county clerk.
An application for license TO operate
pool room at Shenandoah junction,
Oscar KioIer being the applicant, created
great deal OF interest. The Junction
has never had a pool room, and as
doubt was entertained oy some members
of the court as to the desiraoility of such
place of amusement, the license was
refused. KlbIer is said to have been so
confident of getting the license that he had
rented a room and had paid months
rent in advance.