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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-08-19
Brainerd Man on
Eve Of Operation
e. a. Spohn Finds Relief Will,
First Dose Of Remarkable
Remedy for Stomach

E. A. Spohn of Brainerd, Mimi,
r. F. D. No. 2 was so dangerous
ly ill that his physician declared
he could not live unless he was
operated upon.
He feared an operation and in
seeking a way out he tried Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy. It succeeded.
After he had gained back his
strength he wrote:
II thought | would let you know
how was benefited by Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy. took it some
ago. 1t did all that you claimed it
would do. I was % bad that the
doctors told me | could not live
without any operation. but | did
not have one and l don't think
shall ever need ONE now. l have
felt no signs Of gall stones since
1 took your treatment
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy
gives permanent results for stom-
ach, liver and intestinal ailments.
Eat as much and whatever you
like. No more distress after eat
ing, pressure of gas in the stom-
ach and around the heart. Get
one bottle Of your druggist now
and try it on an absolute guaran-
tee-if not satisfactory money
will be returned.-Adv.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-08-19
NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that the
Board Of Education of Wahpeton,
N. d. will until the 2nd day of
September, 1915, at 1880 O'Clock
p. m. receive sealed bids for the
placing and construction of out
side steps and platforms for the
Grade School Building of Wahpe-
ton, N. D., in accordance with the
plans and specifications therefore
prepared by William f. kurke,
Architect and Ems meer of Fargo,
N. d., which are now on file with
the undersigned, clerk of the said
Board of Education, in his office
in Wahpeton, N. D., and which
can be seen and examined by any
person desiring to submit bid.
The said steps and platforms
| must be Of the size, character and
plans and specifications and must
Dimensions specified in the said
be composed of either concrete
or stone or partly of concrete
and partly Of stone as specified in
the aforesaid plans and speci-
cations and must be permanently
placed in position by the success
full bidder. Each bidder is re-
quested to specify in his bid his
prize for both kinds Of steps and
platforms. Each bid must be in
writing, enclosed in a sealed enve-
lope, addressed to the undersign-
ed and marked Bids for Steps"
and must reach and be delivered
t" the undersigned on or before
the date and hour above mention-
ed. Each bidder must enclose
with his bid his certified check
payable to the Board Of Educa-
ton Of the City OF Wahpeton of
the State of North Dakota. equal
to 5 per cent Of the amuont of his
bid and in case bids on each class
Of work are submitted then such
check must be equal to 5 per
cent of the amuont Of the highest
bid. The successful bidder will
be required to enter into a con-
tract to do the work of furnish
ing and placing the said steps
and platforms in compliance with
the aforesaid plans and specitica-
tions and will be required to
furnish bond with sufficient sur
cites conditions for the faithful
performance of the said contract;
and in case he shall fail or refuse
to make said contract or execute
such bond his aforesaid check
be forfeited to the said Board of
Education.
Dated this 18th day of August
1915.
By order of the Board of Educa-
ton:
M. PESCHEL,
| Clerk
! Aug. i9th-2t.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-08-19
On. PFlsrER, DENTIST
Over Dietz & Murray's
Phone 304

For first class watch repairing
go To Albert Schreiber.-tf
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. l.. Brusletten
returned Monday night from a
ten day trip in Montana.
Mrs. Falley returned last week
from their extended trip to the
Pacific coast and the Expositions
County Supt. of Schools and
MRS. Hanson are spending the
icre part of the week in the nor
thern part of the county.
+. G. Harper and family of Far
go who were visiting at the Cam
eron home the past week return
ed home Monday morning.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-08-19
DWIGHT

Herbert Johnson, who has been
home for some time looking after
the harvesting returned to the
lakes last Sunday.
The Lutheran Ladies' Aid So
ciey was entertained at the Joe
Larson home last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Sjoquist
autoed to Fargo last Sunday
morning. Mrs. Oscar Sjoquist of
Fargo who has spent some time
visiting in Dwight returned with
them to her home.
Mr.. Sivert of Great Bend was
visitor at the home Of his bro
r-in-law, Dr.. Durkee last Sun
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-08-19

During the Interstate Fair at
Fargo there was a rug being dem
onstrated on the fair grounds. In
lieu with this was chance to
guess the number of people that
would walk over this during the
fair. AS Mrs. w. B. Aspinwall
who was attending the sights no
ticed this rug and reward of a
vacuum cleaner for the closest
number walking across the rug,
Immediately got to guessing in
her mind and figuring about the
number of people there and what
per cent that was passing that
way, put in the guess of 25,OOJ.
Now according to her good judg-
ment and ability she is the win
ner and owner of this vacuum
cleaner.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-08-19
II IN DOUBT
As to whore to take your
eye troubles, come In and
US talk the matter over.
Registered 0ptometrist.
NEW JEWEIRY STORE

Root" GILES and Jim" Muir
ray are now at Clitheral and will
spend the remainder of the week
there and then come home and
settled down to hard work again
after enjoying a splendid trip of
two weeks.
There was a delightful party
for the little folks numbering
about 20 in all in honor Of Miss
M. Elaine Magnussen, niece OF
Mrs. Hausken at h1E beautiful
residence on 9Th street north. The
little folks were there from 3 to
6 and at the close of their good
time were served with delicious
refreshments suitable for the oc-
caSiOn
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-08-19
Why, sure, We have
Dollar Watches at tho
NEW JEWElRY STORE

Little Phillis Stall is visiting
her grand parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
o. Clifford this week.
Mrs. H. H. Oppenheimer and
son Jerome are expected to arrive
home this week.
Misses Helen Snyder, Lidia Won
Drashek and Genevieve Schrieber
returned Wednesday from week
outing at 10 mile lake.
Miss Helen Snyder of Fergus
Falls and Lydia Won Drashek ot
Duluth are visiting Miss Gene
We've Schrieber this week.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-08-19

The sheriff's office is busy and
has been busy for some time in
specting scales over the county.
The results made known that of
course some scales were in slight
error but on the whole were in
very good order.
The family of j. A. Rickert. r.
v. McMichael, w. b. Aspinwall,
o. N. Hanson autoed over to Sis
seton, S. D., Sunday and spent the
day visiting with the J. A. Rickert
and family of that place. Mr..
Rickert of Sisseston is a brother
Of j. A. Rickert of Wahpeton.
Mrs. Dave Purdon and Mrs. q.
Wherry gave delightful porch
party to about 35 or 20 lady
friends. last Thursday. A splendid
afternoon was spent by the visit
ing ladies and after enjoying the
social afternoon in various way,
delicious refreshments were SER
we'd.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. I. l.. Streeter re-
turned Monday from the lakes at
Clitheral after spending their
time since Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Douglass of
this city went to Waterloo, Wis,
Saturday night to visit with her
mother, Mrs. Mary Douglas. They
will be gone about two weeks.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-08-19
Personal Points

Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.. Worner
were among the visitors at lake
Elsie last Sunday.
Miss Ruth Babcock was a week
end visitor at the Judge Aliens
cottage at Camp Corliss.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-08-19

John Curran the Shoe Man was
over to Evansville the last part Of
hst week.
o. H. Sprung returned Saturday
evening from trip to James
town.
H. Lundquist of the Variety
Store went to the cities the first
of the week.
Erwin GILES went to the cities
Friday night and returned Mon
day morning.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-08-19

u $500 is your price
for a suit Of clothes, you
want to get the best you
can for that money, don't
you7 0ppie's Toggery
specialize at that price.
$500 no moro and no less
In roady-to-Wear suits for
mon and young mon. AL
sizes 80 to 48.
You should SEQ them.
"A Am
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-08-19

Location-Dr. Fitzgerald Dem
list. Stern Block. 11-i5tf
/. Deputy Marshal Cameron was
called to Fargo Tuesday.
For first class watch repairing
go to Albert Schreiber,-tf
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-08-19
GERMAN LUTHERAN
CHURCH

Service next Sunday at 1890
o'clock A. M. There will be NJ
English service in the evening.
Cor. 5th st. and Pembina Ave.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-08-19

FOUND-A mesh bag contain
ing money. Owner Ian have same
by proving property, and paying
for this ad. Inquire at 2O78J
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-08-19

The New JewsIry store has
q repair department watt
Ing to give you tho best
possible service In KEEPING
your time piece running
smooth and right.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-08-19

LOST-A roll containing side
curtains for a Richmond auto.
Finder please leave at Times Of
flee for reward. Ut
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-08-19

ROOMS FOR RENT-Furnished
and UNFINISHED rooms for rent,
Inquire of Mrs. Herman Boetcher.
621 1st st. North.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1915-08-19

FOR RENT-One finely furn-
ished front room heated. At 9t7
9TH St. N.-Mrs. o. C. Farms
worth.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-20
AUTO WORKER
AIDS IN SAFETY
FIRST CAMPAIGN

Mortimer J. Hammers, vicepresi-
dent and general manager OF the
Consolidated Car Co, makers OF
AbbOtt-Dctroit cars, has evolved a
new idea which he believes will be
OF great assistance in the efforts
now being made 20 increase safety
on Detroit streets and reduce the
numher of automobile accidents
Mr. Hammers contribution to the
Safety First" campaign consists Of
a good sized card in black and red
on which is printed advice, admoni
ton and instructions foe the benefit
of the car owner and one of these
cards will be attached to every au-
tomobile that is brought into an
Abbott-Detroit service station.
Mr. Hammers has not stopped
here. He has enlisted himself ac-
lively in the campaign for greater
safety and has requested Commits
siener Gillespie's perm 'ssion to be
sworn in as deputy so that he
may be empowered IN assist in the
enforcement OF all traffic regulations
and ordinances.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-20
"Flrestone" In Defined

There are hundreds Of people who
remember the question, what does
Firestone mean?" asked In the play,
at PAYS To Advertise Like many
other Aayings in the play. this ques-
ton carried great deal OF business
significance. The enthusiastic young
men OF the play, starting In bust
ness. knew that the word Fire
stone" would instantly bring 10 the
mind or their HnanCiaT hacker fts
fellow-word. tires True. they
were using II purely az a publicity
argument, but II will be g." noticed
that they selected for their argu-
ment on tires name that meant
tires" and nothing else. In other
words. they chose the tire built by
specialists.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-20
HIGHLAND PARK
HIGH IS OPENED

The Highland Park high school
was formally opened Thursday II
is regarded as one of the finest high
schools IN the state. being erected
at cost exceeding s45e, eee The
school is completely equipped 20
carry on any kind of academ.cal.
technical or commercial work
The exterior OF the school is OF
stone facing and there are fglr en-
frances on Glendale and Second
ayes. The school extends a full
block on each OF these streets.
The schooI has an enrolment i
close TO ! 900 students. II is diyid
ed into two sections. one being the
junior high school, containing sew
er:h. clgnth and ninth grades. and
the other. The tenth, eleventh and
twelfth grades
The work is being conducted on
what is known as the six and six
plan, meaning six years for gram
pa" school and six years fer high
school. instead OF eight years tor
the elementary school and four for
high school
The Detroit times., 1915-11-20
Goodyear Exhibit Attracts Attention

Such ali unusual reception was &c.
corded the GOODYEAR Tire & Rub
her Co.'S Brazilian jungle crude rub
her window display in the com.
pany's branches. that the window
has been ordered reinstalled for an
additional two weeks. Seldom has
window display OF any kind at
tracted as much interest as this
one. In many cities school teach
ers took their pupils to view It. as
an interesting and practical object
Lesson In geography. Dealers in
tires and kindred products, and
even merchants In lines foreign to
the automobile and tire business, re-
quested that they be permitted to
establish the exhibit In their own
windows when the company was
through with II. offering TO cover all
risks by special insurance, etc.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-20
FRISCO OFFERS
100000 TO GET
CONVENTION
BIZ UNITED PRESS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2O.-Two
hundred thousand dollars, the big
gest offer ever made. is the bait
hung NJ by San Francisco to cap
turo the 1916 national convention.
1t became known today. This bid is
double the largest thus far made by
amy other city. Democratic leaders
admit II is extremely tempting
When the Democratic national
committee meets here Dec it will
have before II 100000 offers from
Dallas, 81 Louis and probably Chi
cage, Chicago may boost its bid TO
compete with the California city
Omaha also Is said to be- in the
race Buffalo has dropped out. IL
was stated today n addition to the
money bids the various cities will
offer to defra, expenses and furnish
an auditorium
The Detroit times., 1915-11-20
REAL ESTATE
MEN TO MEET
IN NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans has been selected as
the scene of tie 1916 convention OF
the National Association Of Real Es.
tate exchanges, of which Walter e.
Piper, Of Detroit Is president. The
convention viii be held during the
week of March %, this date being
selected so that members OF the as.
sociation may attend the Mardi Gras
festival, and remain over for the
convention.
President Piper has conferred
during the week With The following
officers OF the association regarding
convention matters William NJ
Garland of Los Angeles. yice-presi
dent OF the National association
Alexander TAYLOR. Of Cleveland. past.
president; w w Hannah. of De
troit. past.president, Charles
IRuehlln. Cleveland. chairman of the
cdhYentinn committee -HIn
liam Allen, OF New Orleans, secre.
tary Of the convention bureau Of the
New Orleans Chamber OF Com.
merce; John Tigchon OF Detroit
member OF the convention commit.
tee; f A. Ioveley, Of Detroit
chairman OF finance committee, and
Judson Broadway OF Detroit. execu.
tive committeeman for the Detroit
Real Estate board
l.. D. Woodwork hns been ap-
pointed chairman OF the committee
on state taxation.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-20
FINDS MAN
IN CELLAR
Burglar Escapes After
Tussle With Ira
Jacobs

lea ID. Jacobs. of No 252 Med.
bury-ave., struggled with a man he
found In the basement OF his home.
at lao o'clock, Saturday morning
and the burglar escaped after ne
had attempted 10 rob Jacobs OF his
money and watch
Jacobs heard noise in the cellar
ana went down the stairs TO see a
man trying TO conceal himself be.
hind The partition or rUui- bitf7
WheA Tie burglar saw the occupant
of the house. he jumped from his
hiding place and demanded that ia
cobs turn over his watch and money
There was a struggle, and Jacobs
fought on his assailant, who fled W
the stairs and out side door, by
which he had gained entrance.
The door had been opened by the
use Of q false key. Nothing wa
missed from the house.
Thieves broke into the home OF
John j. Mueller. at No. l60 Then-
dore-st.. between 3 and 1870 O'Clock
Friday afternoon. and took $40 wort
OF je,yolry 4 false key was used
10 eftect all entrance. The house
was thoroughly ransacked, none OF
the family having been at home
IN the early hours OF Saturday
morning, lh, clothing store Of John
II Carmody at No SIS Fourteenth
ave. Was entered, and the thieves
took out S59C worth Of mems wear
lag apparel thetlt their opera leasA
being discovered by the police. a
rear window was broken open and
the stolen articles were taken out
through that opening Here's what
the thieves obtained Eight boxes
of SILK sE,rtSr-A-44 quantity OF silk -un
derwear six ovefcoats. silk gloves.
kid gloves. siN boxes of mufhers. az
amount Of neckW ear. watch chains
cum links ard stick pins, and two
dozen caps.
Riding f. a uortEtound Fourteenth
car on Hastingsst., between Napo-
Icon and Diyision-sts, at $50. Fri,
day RIGHT Barney Ablecop, OF No
81 Kirty.avc east. was robbed OF
SCI and n check for s.. He gave
the police a description OF the pick
pockc'. who ioSlled him in the car
The Detroit times., 1915-11-20

TO MAKE NEW CAR

The Consolidated Car Co, OF De
troit, makers OF the Abbott-Detroit
line, the model 'Elght-Eighty" of
which has been an outstanding fea-
ture Of the year, makes the an
nouncement that new AbbOtt-De-
troit model will soon be in the field
The new car 20 bear the famous
Abbott-Detroit nameplate will be
a six; and, 10 borrow the terms Of
the Official announcement, 1t will be
light in weight, abundant in pow
beautiful in design and finish,
elaborate in equipment and II will
sell at an amazingly low price 1t
will sell under 5000.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-20
MIDDIES TO HAVE
BIG LARK ON TRIP

ANNAPOLIS. Nd, Nov 20.-The
Navy football squad will witness the
Cornell-Pennsylvania game at Phila-
delphia on Thanksgiving day, &C
cording to an announcement made
this afternoon by the Naval academy
athletic authorities. The Middies
Will make the stop en- route 10 New
York for the Army game on the Sat.
urday following Thanksgiving.
This announcement. following that
made several days, ago, that strict
discipline will be cast aside after
The game on Saturday. Nov q, until
time for the return trip to Annapolis
on Sunday. means big holiday for
the mIdshfpmen.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-20
JAILED MAN is
ORDERED TO BRING
CHILD TO COURT

A writ OF habeas corpus was
served upon Jacob Schneider, Fri
day, ordering him TO produce nine.
year-old Viola Summers in Judge
Hosmer's court next Tuesday after
noon. AT $50 o'clock.
Schneider says ne is quite willing
10 obey this mandate OF the law.
but there is one great obstacle in
the fulfillment OF the order
Schneider is in Jail. and by the
terms OF sentence passed upon
him by the same Judge who is or.
dering him 20 bring the child into
court. he cannot get out until he
pays back alimony 60 his wife. Alma
Schneider, who Is suing him for d.
vorce. Unless special arrangements
are made with the court and Sheriff
Oakman. Schneider fears that he
will be unable To heed the stern
commands I'm the writ,
A mans fondness for the child of
his wife's first mate. Is at the bot
tom OF the habeas corpus proceed
ings. The Schneider divorce case
has been pending two years. Viola
Sumner was born TO Mrs. Schneider
before she married the man who Is
now in jail. Mrs. Schneider alleges
that her husband had her placed
under arrest on false charge. and
that while she was held, on Nov. 2.
he went IN Toledo. took possession
OF Viola. and made her n prisoner.
The woman declares she has been
unable to got any inkling OF the
place where the girl is being de.
tanned.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-20
ORDERS POUR IN
TO KING CONCER-

II the response in the way OF or
ders, new connections and retail
business is n criterion. then the pol
icy Of the King Motor Car Co. to
make is aHRoHHceme Ht OF models
in the fall or winter months has
proven Il success. Since announc-
Tag the improved ,iyepassenger.
eight-cylinder King. this company
has had an extra avalanche OF or
dors added 10 its business. has been
besieged with requests from dealers
inquiring about the line. and has
even been CONGRATULATED by auto
mobile owners for making its an
nouncements at this time
The Detroit times., 1915-11-20
Fulton May Get Bio Fiaht.

CHICAGO, Nov. 20.-Unless the
New York promoters gum things.
Fred Fulton. Gopher giant, will fight
Jess willard probably in March, for
the heavyweight championship and
that $50. 500 swag. New Orleans is
The place. The one small chance
in evidence in these parts today
AGAINST Fulton getting the fight was
that Tom Jones, Wizards manager.
NAV think Fulton too good.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-20

INCREASES
Weekly Report Show
Larger Volume Of
New Construction

The volume of new Constructs
coming from the offices OF the arch
tects during the past week shou
90 a decided increase over the pre-
vious week. according TO the rep0f9!
Of the Builders & Traders e1'
change.
Among the larger items were q
threestory brick and steel factory,
butiting. one'story steel and coz;
crete public garage; four.stcry
brick and steel TO-TamIIy apartmeuG
two three-story brick and stec4
apartment buildings. brick AM
stone church, as well as a numbe3
of smaller structures such d res($'
dences. garages, stores and fats.
The awards reached a fair total
housing structures predominating
The Detroit times., 1915-11-20
NEW APARTMENT
FOR ALFRED-ST.

Van I.eyen & Schilling have
awarded 70 VI. A. Mahoney the gen
eral contract for department
building to be erected for Walter
Lowry on the south side of Alfred
St, between John r. and BrlYh-sts.
All the refinements and conven-
fences of a first-class apartment
building will be embodied IN its con-
struction.
The same architects are prepar'
ing plans for a reinforced concrete
factory building so feet long and 65
feet vide. and four stories in height
The Detroit times., 1915-11-20

THE WOMAN shown in the ACCOMPANYING illustration is
Nine Ramonde Fernandez Look closely for She is
known the best dressed in Paris She is TIE wife
the former Mexican ambassador TO Paris and she has lust
arrived in this country with 100000 worth of the latest
French creations in hats and GOWNS They to be shown
play written for fete to he held at the Ritz Carlton ho
tel The proceeds will be used to build ophanage for
children of sewing whose husbands have been killed
at the front.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-20
FIVE FIRES IN
BETH .EHEM
STEEL PLANT

SOUTH BETHLEHEM, Pa. Nov.
20.--Five small fires have been dis.
covered within the past few days
in one OF the proiectile departments
OF the Bethlehem steel works. II be-
came known today. All were extln-
guished before any material damage
was caused
The Detroit times., 1915-11-20
PHILBRICKS GET
OUT IN FRONT

In the Builders a. Traders league
No ]. the Philbrick team went into
nrst place, but the Misch and Guthard
teams are only one game behind.
With three more series TO he rolled
ia the first half OF the season, " rs
still an open race for all tho teams,
The Galster team won the COrrick
buttons for the week. Several OF the
rrarTs were short-,,f- 'ft+.s,-.-lr4Hs ia
the Builders state convent .., ut Mus
keEon and the deer hunting season.
Schroeder and Al DiedriCh boWled
200 or better, but the rest OF the
scores were only fair.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-20

Here's chance FOR school editors contributing to The
Times to stock up their libraries Commencing next week
and continuing until Christmas Macaueys Book Store will
give prize each week of book retailing at 81 % the boy
and girl school editor submitting the most interesting and
best-writen article TO The Times The only condition
that contestants must have visited the boys and girls boo
department of the Macauey store This visit of
tails no obligation to make purchase
Prize winners will be announced The Times school
page Friday of each week beginning NOV %.