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Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-05-25
Miss Tucker to Graduate

Miss Elsie Tucker, the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Tucker, re-
ceives her diploma in piano and
public school music from Bethany
college, Lindsborg, this commence
ment. Miss Tucker is a graduate in
the 1914 class of the Abilene high
school and her work at Bethany
brought forth the highest words of
praise from her professors and in
structors. Her course in piano which
she completed in two years is equi-
valent to four years of work. Mr..
and Mrs. Tucker went to Lindsborg
for her recital which she gave on
Thursday evening. Miss Helen Dut-
ton plans to take summer work at
Lindsborg.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-05-25
Twenieth wedding Annirersarr

Mr.. and Mrs. George DeMoney
celebrated their goth wedding an
niversary at the home a mile south
OF Enterprise, Sunday. A dinner
was served to 25 relatives. Mr.. and
Mrs. DeMoney were the recipients
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-05-25

Mrs. Harry Bricker was hostess
to the D. NJ. c. club Thursday af-
ternoon, May II, and entertained
in her usual pleasant manner. Mrs.
Bricker served a delicious luncheon
of strawberries and cream and
cake, which was heartily enjoyed
by all present. There we're eight
members present and guests as fol-
lows: Mrs. Ralph Bricker of Sa-
lima. Mrs. Richard Waring, Mrs. T.
NJ. Jones and Mrs. C. S. Brewer of
Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-05-25
SOCIAL DO|NCS OF THE WEEK

of many beautiful present and re-
membranes. 1t was also the 72nd
birthday of John DeMoney, Mr.. D. s
father, who makes his home with
them and it was celebrated in con-
junction with the other function
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Johnson and
Miss Esther Johnson of Abilene were
among the guests. The DeMoneys
formerly lived here.
Reception at Herington
Herington Times: One of the
most charming and beautiful re-
ceptions in the social history Of
Herington took place last Friday
|evening when Mr.. and Mrs. L. H.
Riddle entertained one hundred and
fifty people at their new home on
South Broadway in honor of Mr..
and Mrs. Karl Riddle and Mr.. and
Mrs. Kenyon Riddle. The guests
were greeted at the door by Miss
Genevieve Mott while the receiving
party was made up of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. H. Riddle, Mr.. and Mrs.
Karl Riddle and Mr.. and Mrs. Ken
yon Riddle. Mrs. w. S. Phillips,
Mrs. w. A. Thompson and Miss
nellie Kerr assisted in the enter
tanning. The dining room was dec
Grated with snow balls and bridal
wreaths and a two course luncheon
was served throughout the entire
evening by Misses Irene Warner,
Maude Hawley, Irene Mott, Hazel
Greene and Julia Carman.
An All-SchooI Picnic
The all-school picnic at the Lin
coin building today was an innova-
tion for public school activities in
the city. Planned and promoted by
the Mothers club, a cafeteria pic
mic dinner was served to between
three and four hundred people, in
Guiding the parents, school officials
and pupils. The affair was undoubt-
edly the most successful of any
that have been planned to accom-
plish the great purposes get-togeth-
er. Parent, pupil and teacher,
together and became ac-
quainted. There was enough food |
for all and it was the treat of the
year to the pupils. The afternoon
was spent by the children at games,
but it was well passed before all
were served. The Mothers club |
with its officers, including Mrs.
Muench as president, and the teach
ers are to be commended for their
untiring efforts to make the par
ent- teacher spirit a move for the
good.
Sunshine Club
On Wednesday afternoon, May
II, the Sunshine club met with Mrs.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19
HIGHEST DEATH
RATE AMONG
THE FARMERS

Denver. Col, July 18.-Action Of
head officers in setting aside the "haz-
ardous rate" for insurance on mem
bers who are serving in the national
guard on the Mexican border or at
concentration camps, was approved at
yesterdays session Of the triennial
convention of the Woodmen Of the
World, Pacific jurisdiction.
The Pacific Jurisdiction has a pres
ent membership of $4,000 in 829
camps located in nine western states,
according to reports of officers pre-
sented today.
The report Of I. I. Boak, head con-
sul pointed out that there is now a
surplus of approximately $8,O0O,000.
The death claims for the last three
years numbered 2,945 for a total of S.
059, ,02O, according to the report Of C. B.
Benson, head clerk. 1t was shown that
the average payment was $1,716, the
average age q little more than 4S
years, and the average duration Of
membership more than eleven years.
The highest death rate was among
farmers and the lowest among minis
terS,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19
HUGHES PLANS
HIS CAMP AIGN

Bridgehampton, N. Y. July 19.-
Charles E. Hughes went to New York
today to formulate so far as possible
the details of his campaign. During his
two days stay in New York. the nomi-
ness expects to discuss with his cam
paign committee the program of his
western trip. to confer with commit
tee Of senators over the senatorial
elections next fall. to go over the sit
uation in the east with Charles Sum-
ner Bird of Massachusetts, and other
Progressive and Republican leaders,
and to hold a long conference with
Chairman Wilcox of the national COM
mittee over the work Of the past week
at Bridgehampton.
Mr.. Hughes expects later to confer
with a congressional committee with
respect to the election OF representa-
tives. He told callers today that he
intended to work for the election Of
a Republican majority in both the
senate and the house as he deemed "a
thorough victory" essential to the pro-
gram Of legislation he contemplates
for the party.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19
MILWAUKEE
STRIKE GROWS

Milwaukee, Wis, July 10. - The
strike Of machinists employed at Mil
waukee plants spread today, when an
other plant Of 200 workmen Of the
Nordberg Mfg. Co. works were called
out to join the men who yesterday left
work at the Allis Chalmers Co. and the
Pawling & Harnischfeger plant. Late
yesterday Is men, employed at the
Stroh Die Nodded Casting Company
works walked out.
According to Emmett A. Dams. di-
recting the strike, the men struck be-
cause a union man was discharged.
Union leaders say complete figures
will show more than 1000 are out. 1t
Is said that pattern makers may join
the machinists' demands on manufac-
turers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19

ties would not have made up a fair
sized crate.
The shipment came in three boxes,
each consigned to a member of the
show. Each box was plainly marked,
showing the contents and the num-
ber of bottles. 1t is said that suspicion
as to the use of the shipment was
aroused until the capacity of the bot
ties in the shipment was ascertained,
AT the hearing representatives Of
the show stated that it was customary
for the show to have liquor on hand.
not only for medicinal purposes, but
in cases where night moves were made
and the workmen were forced to set
tents in doWnpours of rain.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19
Crowds Lined Up
to Get Seats In the
Grandstand for Third
Day Of Exposition


Secretary Charles Nash of the North Dakota State
Fair association this afternoon announced that spec
ial feature had been arranged for Fargo Moorhead
Wild Bill Endcott, in his Sweeney Special and Miss
Ruth Law in her biplane. This afternoon both Wild
Bill and Miss Law agreed to make test of who could
go around the fair ground track the fastest on
height sufficient to clear all Instructions. This novel
speed contest will be pulled off tomorrow afternoon
after the races.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19
NOTICE TO
FORUM SUBSCRIBERS.

The Forum is glad to cooperate
with patrons in getting papers
delivered promptly and properly
and makes this announcement so
that all subscribers in the city
may know where and when to
cali to register complaints.
The Forum office closes at 9
o. m. ) However for the conven-
ience Of subscribers The Forum
keeps an empioye in the Office, for
the express purpose of receiving
complaints for one hour longer,
until Z p. m.
Patrons who wish to register a
complaint after z p. m. should
make the complaint the following
morning.
After .. m. The Forum switch
board operator leaves for the day
and the lines are plugged in To
register complaints after D. m.
or before 5 a. m. always call phone
1895.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19
Bitterness Develops
Between Factions In
Prohibition Party on
Selection of Nominee

July sThe convention of the National Prohibition
1920 o'clock this the audi
delegates from practically every state attending The arrival
candidate
ouburst of applause delegates
of
W preceded the
E. W. Chain a candidate
bitterness the Hanly Sulzer increased
the convention with tenn
Democratic
throughout the auditorium and
cheered Justify
Of
heated religious dis
at $500 this afternoon.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19
Ideal Weather Follows Rain-Big Crowd at Fair Today
NEGRO
ON TEAR

Chicago, July 19.-Another negro,
who, like Henry ]. Mcintyre, the in
sane slayer of four persons here yes
terday, worried about the sins Of the
cotored race, occupied the attention Of
the police today, though not violent.
He was George Flower a laborer.
who scantily attired, and his body
"annointed' with lard, was racing up
and down in front of his home trying
to drive the devil from the race"
when a policeman arrested him. De-
tectives are at work in the negro Sec
ton where Mcintyre lived, today, to
ascertain the homes where weapons
are kept.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19
Liquor Shipment to
Showmen Released
Shipment Within Law

At a hearing held before Assistant
States Attorney Green this morning,
members Of the wortham shows, now
at the fair grounds. to whom the three
cases of whiskey attached by Deputy
Sheriff Kraemer yesterday were con-
signed, established without a doubt
that the consignment was for the
personal use of the members of the
show. and the shipment was ordered
released.
The shipment, which was made from
Chicago liquor mouse, was com
posed of 720 bottles, each bottle con-
taln1ng one ounce of whiskey. The
entire shipment bottled in quart bot
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19
Justice of Adverse
Criticism Is Admitted

opportunity to submit his observa-
tlons thereon. The commission re-
ported that everything possible was
now being done.
Regarding the transport facilities.
Mr.. Asquith said, the necessity of at
tempting to relieve Kut-el- -Amara was
so urgent that it was thought right
to push on the troops in advance Of
their transport =
The Mesopotamian operations had
excited widespread and legitimate in
terest and anxiety, the premier con-
tinued. and incidents had occurred
which had aroused doubt whether the
best means had been adopted to bring
about the ends in view. Every step
had been taken on the advice of the
military authorities and the defects
in the medical and transport services
had been remedied.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19

Following a terrific rain and cleo
trical storm, which put the evening
show out Of business at the fair
grounds Iast night. but which cleared
the heat out of the atmosphere. the
weather was perfect today and this
has been by far the most satisfactory
day at the North Dakota state fair
from every point of view.
1t was an ideal North Dakota sum-
mer day and the snap and vim in the
refreshing atmosphere was reflected
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19

London, July 19.-Premier Asquith
intimated in the House of Commons
that there was some basis for the
adverse criticism of the conduct of
the British expedition in Mesopo-
tamia. After the battle of Ctesiphon
last November, he said, General Sir
John Nixon, who was then in COM
mand, telegraphed that the medical
arrangements were quite satisfactory
Thousands died." one of the mem
bers called.
Later, Mr.. Asquith continued. unof-
fetal reports were received which
seemed to point to a very different
state Of affairs and commission was
appointed to Investigate the whole
matter. A report of the commission
was received by the government of
India which was holding it until the
Indian commander-in- chief had an
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19
THURSDAYS PROGRAM

Monng-Opening on he
the
entri
Light Harness Entries
o'clock: 23O
Large Minneapolis;
O. of
Bowbels N, ALeman Sheldon
o m. Hart
Royal Hedgewood Boy
o. and S Of
b. m. O
b. Bowbels
ae r m, o
m.
by Smith W Hart af ClaaaE 1aitz
dahl Aquilona m
1880 hppodrome
as
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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19
TRAPPED
MINERS
RESCUED

Joplin, Mo, July 19.-F'our men i'm
prisoned alive in the Babcock mine,
near here, since 2 o'clock Monday
afternoon, were rescued alive at 7:15
this morning.
The release of the imprisoned min
ers followed a desperate struggle
through tons of dirt and rock by res
cue crews working in short relays.
Some rescuers remained continuously
in the shaft since the cave-in and ap-
peared more exhausted today than
those who were saved. The four are,
Morgan Wood, w. E. Bowers, Barron
and Howard Gideon.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19
King George Congratulates
Troops on Their Success

London 1s-King following
Genera British
Belgian front:
fills
wishes all ranks The
congratulations
upon they achieved.
- GEORGE, l.
Hag replied follows:
further
respectfully
graceful Acknowledgements the
for his majesys congratulations"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19
Despite Downpour RacingWas
Scheduled to Start at 81. m.
OF
LIFE IS
GROWING

Asheville, N. c., July 10. - Flood
waters Of the Carolinas and portions OF
adjoining states are rapidly receding
today, leaving a property loss variously
estimated at from twelve to fifteen
million dollars and the drowning list
steadily increasing since the waters
rose Sunday. The loss Of life now totais
thirty-four, with prospects Of further
increase
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19
TORNADO IN
SOUTH DAKOTA

tornado which struck here last night,
accompanied by rain and hail, heavily
damaged buildings and growing crops.
The storm was most severe in the ao-
joining valley. Meagre reports indicate
that three people were injured near
here.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19
GERMANS
CAPTURE
STEAMER

Stockholm, July 10, via London.-It
is reported here that the British steam
ship Adams, 2,223 tons gross, has been
captured by a German destroyer off
Anus, Sweden, while on voyage from
Finland.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19
MEDICAL MEN
FROM PHILIPPINES

Honolulu, July 19.-Nine officers OF
the United States army medical corps,
stationed here, have been ordered 10
the southern department for temporary
duty on the Mexican border, it was an
nounced today. They will depart for
San Francisco within a few days.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19
ITALIAN STEAMER
WAS TORPEDOED

London. July ia Lloyds dispatch
from Algiers says the Italian steam
ship Angelo was sunk by a submarine.
The crew was landed. The Greek
steamship Evungelistria is believed to
have been sunk.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19
North Dakota Guards
May Not Leave for Ten
Days or Two Weeks

bismarck N. d. July 49,
PoIaD % | not depart for the Mexican border for
tents and tables Most
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19

in the crowds which packed the main
gates for admittance to the grounds
Streetcars and automobiles entering
the grounds were packed with people
which at an early hour presaged a rec
ord attendance for the third day of
any fair in the history Of the associa-
ton. When the turnstiles to the
grandstand were unlocked at noon
there was a line of visitors a half
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19
Girls S Body Washed Ashore
First News of Drowning

D,
did become known that vobra Lee daughter c.
alone private portion of the beach while
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19
Epidemic Of Plague
and Death Rate Take
More Deadly Turn Today

New York, July 1s5oh deaths and of the nants
another today
York
15o both the mortality the Develop
ment o plague the last 4s hours.
THIRTY, FOUR CASES IN MINNESOTA
19-The
Minnesota today thirty nineteen in Minneapolis nine
St. Paul, scattered localities Of
according % at official here today.
OF the today OFF,
cias situation serious
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19
Iowa Republicans Strongly
In Favor of Prohibition

D Moines. July 1s-An uncompromisng declaration
publican convention by Burgess W.
ism
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19
British Lost Grounltu
to Germans on Somne--
French Made Small
Gains on Verdun Front

have the Carpahans and
Hungary, according
The Russians threat
Austrian advance
LetchitzI
which again 8 on after n interval of
GERMANS RETAKE GROUND FROM BRITISH.
19The portion DeVle
outskirts
war office today.
VERDUN.
19The French made night the
Feuy todays official Artillery actions continue
ieaIy in this
checked
by French fire. raid north of the Asne Pae Along
greater part of the night quiet
FRENCHMEN TAKE 113 PRISONERS.
1o-One striking of
the taking the field Raches, and the
soldiers. The had
bombardent attacks
checked by machine
officer discovered the terrible
vulnerable point Selecting
led
through the long
breach denses He reached the
without the loss of
ITALIANS MAKE NEW GAINS.
July 19, London-A advance the Italians
ons at corno coson today office
Italian lines Fasuho
repulsed
RUSSIAN ASSAULT ON RIGA FRONT FAILS.
Eondon)-The Russians, strongly reinforced,
heavily attacked Hnden
today taHed
with losses to the Russians,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19
THE WEATHER

Fair tonight and Thursday. Cooler
tonight. Rain last night 100.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-07-19

GERMANS RETAKE GROUND FROM BRITISH.
London 9-The portion DeVIe
footing the northern outskirts Of LoneueV,
Waro today.
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Continued on Page 81
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FRENCH GAIN AT VERDUN.

CONTINUED on Page So
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Alornng-Opening the Worham
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-09-08
A Garden Lille

Mrs. l.. L. Conright says that
while she has observed a strict
neutrality in the very heated con
troversy that has ragged for many
moons past between her husband
Levi L. Conright, and one w. w.
Mount, as to their respective PROV.
ess as fishermen, she claims that
the Conright family are entitled to
first premium in Horticulture, to
which the aforesaid Mount makes
some feeble pretensions. AS proof
of superiority she is exhibiting
this week Z beautiful easter lille
grown in her garden. She drop
ped the bulb in the ground last
spring without any expectation of
securing a bloom at this time of
the year out Of doors, and unless
Mr.. Mount can show something in
the floral line that a come into
competition with this September
easter lille she is going to forbid
Levi from hereafter associating
with said Mount on any more fish
ing excursions to the lake, furnish
ing him with angleworms or grubs,
or even accompanying him to the
dam on any pretext whatever.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-09-08
Was Flying Too High

Kites are made to fly. but Sol
Right, the all round bad man of
Big Stone lake was taken up to
Sisseton by Sheriff Minder last
week. Sol in former days used to
be up before the courts quite fire.
quently for illegal fishing, but this
time the Roberts county sheriff has
him on a charge Of liquor selling.
and the Ortonville Journal says
that illegal liquor selling was not
the worst feature of the joint
which he has been conducting on
the Island, as he has been gather
ing about him a bevy Of mermaids
that should make him liable for
prosecution under the Mann or
white slave law. 1t will be a good
thing if the Ruberts county au-
thorities can get the islands clean
ed up. as under present conditions
they are a menace to the decency
and safety of people who congregate
at the lake resorts for legitimate
enjoyment.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-09-08
GOES TO NORTH DAKOTA NORMAL

County Superintendent H. C.
Souder has received word Of his
appointment to a position on the
faculty Of the Normal school at
at Valley City, N. D., and has
rendered his resignation as county
superintendent, to take effect Sept.
goth, and the county commissioners
will be called upon to fill the office
by appointment until Jan. lst.
Prof. Souder has made a very
efficient and faitful county superin-
tendent, and his Grant county
friends will be pleased to learn
that he has been invited to a posi-
ton in normal work for which he
is particularly we'll qualified, and
in an institution with as fine a
standing and prestige as the North
Dakota Normal at Valley City.
He will be engaged as instructor in
the department of education.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-09-08
BROKE JAIL

While Sheriff Manley was in
Chicago last week the two prison
ers in the jail here under a charge
of burglary for breaking into a
farm house in the township Of
Pennington, and who were await
ing trial at the next term Of court,
made their getaway. They were
allowed the liberty Of the corridors
Of the Jail during the night. and
they improved the opportunity by
heating an iron poker in the stove
and burning out a piece of the
floor, and getting below the floor
pecked a hole in the brick wal
sufficiently large to get through
and secured their liberty.
w. w. Mount was sleeping il
the Jail at the time. being in care
Of the negro who was injured ii
the railroad snash-up a few weeks
ago, and who IS a county charge.
The description Of the fugitiyes
on the cards sent out by the sheriff
for their apprehension III as follows
Charles Conley, age % years,
height 5 it 4 in, light complexion,
ed, blue eyes, smooth shaved
George Bell, age %; height ST
9, dark complexioned, brown eyes
bald on fore part OF head. smooth
shaved.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-09-08
Tudor Owen Newspaper Manager

Word has been received in the
city to the effect that Tudor Owen.
formerly Of Grand Forks, and a
graduate Of the University of
North Dakota. has accepted the DO
sition of business manager on the
Minot Optic-Reporter and already
has entered upon his new duties.
While in Grand Forks, Mr.. Owen
was connected for a time with The
Herald. He reported both in the
city and at the university. Mr..
Owen besides being a graduate OF
the academic department, also holds
a degree in law and is admirably
fitted for the position he has accept.
ed. Grand Forks Herald.
Milbank people will be interest.
ed in the above item, as Tudor wa.
but a small boy when the famil,
lived in Milbank before going t
North Dakota.