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The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-13

were business visitors at Devils Lake
Monday and Tuesday.
Master Thomas Rutten is ;n,prov-
ing from his illness of typhoid fever
and will soon be out again,
The Ladies Aid of the Lutheran
church met Thursday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. Ing. Dahl.
Mrs. William Anderson and daugh-
ter of Devils Lake, spent the week end
at Crazy as the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edgar Anderson.
Quite a large number of the people
of Crazy went to Devils Lake this
week to e the popular picture snow
entitled "The Birth of A Nation.
On account of the extreme cold
weather the trains have been behind
their schedule time nearly every day
this week. All the way from thirty
minutes to two hours late.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-13

Oscar Karinimi left Tuesday for
Rosseau, MIMI, where he has a home
stead.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-13

julius Raftshol returned to Con-
cordia college, Moorhead, on Monday,
where he enrolled as a student last
September.
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bers of the board.
Mrs. FIR. Stevens left Monday for
Grand Forks where she will visit a
few days with her sister Mrs. Abra-
hanson, she then goes to Ann Arbor,
Mich, for the winter. She viii! be
joined later by Mr.. Stevens. Don will
go to Grand Forks where he will at
tend school. ,n
Mid Winter fair twill be held in
Devils Lake the latter part of this
month,
The Ladies Aid of the C~ongrega-
tional church met Thursday after
noon at the home of Mrs. A, l.. ALL
brecht.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Rutten of
Devils Lake were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. F. M. Rutten Tuesday Ct
this week.
Nh. Cuthbert and Mr.. Smythe and
their families were guests New Years
day of DR.. Cuthbert.
Mrs. o. c. Sagmoen has been ill for
the past week with the grip.
H
Mr.. and Mrs. Myrtle c. Adams and
the baby ere here from Alexander
for a visit at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Lewis.
Floyd 1uros, 7lsest Anderson and
Raymond Nicholson have joined the
Elks club at Devils Lake and were up
Saturday night to take in the pro-
ceedings.
Ed Omland was here for a few days
this week from Aberdeen, S. d.
Raymond Nicholson left for Sask.,
Canada, this week to look after col
lections.
Reports come in from Ell Paso that
Tom Kelly is sinking rapidly and is
not expected to live but 4 few days.
Miss Rose Parker Of Orr, this state,
stopped 1t Crary enroute to Perth
where she teaches school. While here
she was the guest Of Mrs. A. E. South.
am.
Train No. 30 will stop at Crary on
Saturday night to let off passengers
who may want to attend The Birth Of
A Nation" at Devils Lake SATURDAY
afternoon.
LAYTON
uAWtn R~eD9bNoon1
Jan. 18th annual n. ". A. ball
Jan. e-Million Dollar Nystery-
moving picture serial.
Jan. 21-Blaine Aleln, concert IN,
dance.
Jan. 2s.-1st annual A. o. u. "
ball.
Thos. Connolly visited the count,
seat Tuesday.
Miss Aura Montieth after spen l:nl
the holidays among relatives here, re.
turned to Calvin Monday.
John Harstad, one Of the progress.
sive farmers west Of town translates
business at the county seat Friday.
Frank G. Zeman visited his OLD
neighbor G leo. Cote, now living nea,
Lakota, Friday, returning Monday.
DR.. Nicholson left here Saturday t
visit his old home at Bowesmont.
H. E. Williams, accompanied BY
Miss Ruth Gibbons, visited Mr.. Will
liams old home at Reynolds last Sat-
urday.
Frank Horysh, Of Lankin, and Miss
Rosie Matejeck Of near Brocket were
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Attorney V. WARDROBE Of Leeds
stopped off here between train Fri
day.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-13

Miss Helen Castel visitel with
friends in Penn for a few days the
past week and attended the New
Years dance,
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-13

The Mabel Spencer Co., played at
the opera house, Tuesday evening to
a small audience.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-13

Miss Gertrude Wavrunek visited her
friends at Edmore Monday returning
Tuesday morning.
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Mrs. FIR. Stevens left Monday for
Grand Forks where she will visit a
few days with her sister Mrs. Abra-
hanson, she then goes to Ann Arbor,
Mich, for the winter. She viii! he
joined later by Mr.. Stevens. Don will
go to Grand Forks where he will at
tend school.
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The Ladies Aid of the Congrega.
tional church met Thursday after.
noon at the home of Mrs. A. L. ALL.
brecht.
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Mid Winter fair twill be held in
Devils Lake the latter part of this
month,
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-13

visited here between trains Friday
enjoying a little outing which al.
postmasters experienced this year.
Dame rumor has it that ere another
issue of the Sun and Hustler is OF
the press, wedding bells will joyously
ring in this vicinity, and while We alb
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(. Oscar and Carl Hiaason left the first
of the week for Valley City to attend
the Normal. Oscar expects to finish
the two year course in June.
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Miss Eta Nichol went to Leeds last
Saturday for a few days visit with
friends.
Wilson McCahren spent a few days
in st. Paul last week on business.
Mrs. N. G. Nelson and sister Agnes,
spent New Years at the home of their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. N. ]. Nelson.
Paul Mcconnell returned to Grand
Forks Sunday evening after a ten day
vacation at his home.
Theodore Hansen, a prominent far
mer northwest of town, was among
the new members to join the Elks last
Saturday evening.
julius Raftshol returned to Con-
cordia college, Moorhead, on Monday,
where he enrolled as a student last
September.
Oscar and Carl Hiaason left the first
of the week for Valley City to attend
the Normal. Oscar expects to finish
the two year course in June.
Watch night services were we'll at
tended at the Zion church Friday ev-
ening. A fine program consisting of
a talk by Rev. Steen and music by the
choir was rendered. The ladies serv-
ed lunch. aag sXg
Nels Gilberg returned last week
from Tompkins, Sask., to spend the
winter at the home of his father, P.
N Gilberg. Mr.. Gilberg reports a
splendid crop in that section of Can
ada. Wheat yielded as high as 60
bushels per acre and brought as high
as a dollar per bushel.
Hartin Knutson attended to bust
ness matters at Devils Lake last Fri
day.
The dates set for the Mid Winter
fair to be held at Devils Lake are Jan.
Is, 26, ~. This promises to be one
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-13

Miss Marion Perkins of Devils Lake
is spending the week here with Miss
jamie Gum and Miss VERNE Nelson.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-13

Editor c E. Harding Of the Ferry
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-13

At the annual meeting ofthe stock
holders of the Farmers bank held on
Monday night the following directors
were elected for the ensuing year:
Edgar Anderson, A. E. Souths,.o, W.
N. Pitt, Floyd Luros, and Ernest An
derson, the latter two being new men,
bers of the board.
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The Misses Gloria Halvorson an
Mabel Patton left Tuesday for tn.
Mayville Normal school.
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by the County Judge at Lakota, the
ceremony taking place at the Nelson
county court house at 10 q. m. The
groom was attended by his brother
Joe and the bride by her sister Miss
Emma.
w. E. Gilbertson of Devils Lake
sold three carloads of pianos in Dec
ember. He attributes his large sales
Ito judicious advertising.
A number of young people visited
Edmore New Years night to take in
the movies, returning in the "wee
sma' hours"
Jens Jensen, one of the Republicans
old stand-bys, dropped in Friday and
advanced his subscription another
year.
A. j. Zeman left here Monday to
visit his parents at Fordville.
At a special meeting Of the board Of
supervisors of Lawton township, the
name of John Karlson was drawn 81
juryman.
Hellick Hellickson of Edmore an
Miss Jennie T. Staver Of Grafton,
were given a license to wed by Judge
Griffin at Devils Lake on Jan 8.
Rumor has it that a big wedding is
on the tapis at the Syrian settlement
in Walsh county this week. We did
not learn the names Of the contract
ing parties.
S. T. Scott visited Devils Lake last
Tuesday returning Wednesday.
The Misses Gloria Halvorson an
Mabel Patton left Tuesday for tn,
Mayville Normal school.
Miss Gertrude Wavrunek visited her
friends at Edmore Monday returning.
Tuesday morning.
Miss sigma Bratt left last Tuesday
morning for Mayville to resume her
studies after spending the holidays
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Bratt.
Oscar Karinimi left Tuesday for
Rosseau, MIMI, where he has a home,
stead.
Mr.. and Mrs. Toilet Moe residing
southeast of town left Wednesday for
Minnesota and Iowa points where they
will spend a month or more visiting
with friends and relatives.
PENN
Mrs. William Passow returned last
week from Devils Lake where she has
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Miss Adeline Engelhorn left here
last Friday for Bowman, N. D., to re-
sumo her work as teacher in the pub
lie schools of that city.
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Frank Horysh, of Lankin, and Miss
Rosie Matejeck Of near Brocket were
united in marriage Tuesday, Dec. 20,
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-13

Mr.. Cuthbert and Mr.. Smythe and
their families were guests New Years
day of DR.. Cuthbert.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-13

H. E. Williams, accompanied by
Miss Ruth Gibbons, visited MI. Will
liams old home at Reynolds last Sat-
urday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-13

Wilson McCahren, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. I. McCahren and Miss Mar
garet L. Miller of Altoona, Pa. we're
married on Thursday at Devils Lake.
The M. E. Ladies aid will meet with
with Mrs. Jake Brehem on Thursday
afternoon, Jan. 18th. All members
are requested to come early for bust
ness and work.
Mrs. Clarence Fleming who has
been visiting at the home of her par
ents in the eastern part of the state,
returned home last Friday. Her a;s-
ter Polly, returned home with her for
Ia short visit.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Rutten of
Devils Lake were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. F. M. Rutten Tuesday CT
this week.
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Miss Gertrude Odden of Northwood
a sister of Mrs. A. Bennes, came New
Years day for a two weeks visit.

The Misses Marguerite and Agnes
Moe invited to their home a few Of the
young people on New Years We.
Games were played and a delicious
lunch was served.
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DR.. Nicholson left here Saturday t.
visit his old home ut Bowesmont.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-01-13

Toffeff Erickson of Rochester, Min
nesota in renewing his subscription to
the Sun sends greetings to his many
friends here, which we take delight in
mentioning in our columns. He and
his family are enjoying the best of
health and a fine winter.
The Benson signal., 1916-09-23
Tombstone Runaway Match.

Quietly stealing away to Tucson
early yesterday morning, Mr..
Frank Sanders and Miss Elma V.
Ash, were joined in the holy bonds
of matrimony, the news of which
came as pleasant surprise to their
many young friends in this city.
The parents of the couple were
also unaware of their plans, as
they we're supposed to have motor
ed to Douglas with a party Of
friends to to spend the day.
q The bride is the daughter of Mr..
0. A. Ash, brakeman on the local
run, and is a popular young lady,
having many friends among the
younger set of tombstone.
The groom is young man of
sterling ability, and a native of
Tombstone, and holds a position in
the Wolcott department store. He
was reared in TOMBSTONE, and has
large circle of friends.
Upon arriving in Tucson the pair
were married and the first news of
the wedding was received in Tomb
stone in the shape of kilograms to
their parents,
The happy couple will, make
their home in Tombstone, and the
Prospector joins their many friends
IN wishing them a continuous round
of welded bliss. Tombstone Pros
pector.
The Benson signal., 1916-09-23
rIan Killed at GiIa Bend

ella Bend, Ariz., Sept. 21.-
Eugene Caruthers, was shot and
killed late today in f. c. Caruth.
ers store here after quarrel alleg-
ed to have been with Russell T.
Johnson. manager of the Gila
Land and Water company.
Johnson was taken into custody
shortly after the shooting and re-
moved to Phoenix as a matter of
precaution, it was stated.
Caruthers was a son of T.. c.
Caruthers, who is proprietor Of the
store here and president Of the
First National Bank of Yuma.
Caruthers had control of a large
cattle ranch adjoining the property
of the ella Land and Water com.
pany, east of here.
The Benson signal., 1916-09-23
OutdOC Advertising

One way to get a crowd out to a
meeting is the method of the old
time town-crier with flag and bell.
The same idea, modernized, was
tried out Wednesday afternoon
in Benson, Fire Chief w. J. Ben
nett, aided and abetted by E A.
Brown, with d banner, COW bell and
riot provoking automobile whistle,
made the rounds of the town with
the intention of notifying every
body and especially the "slackers''
that meeting of the fire depart
ment was to be held Wednesday
night. Result-a big attendance
at the meeting.
The Benson signal., 1916-09-23
S. P. BRAKEMAN KILLED
BY TRESSPASSFRS
MONDAY NIGHT

While going across an EN- PITY
coal car On an eastbound Southern
Pacific freight train between Ladim
and wilma, east of Deming, Brake
man &. q. Stevenson was shot in
the neck and instantly killed by
Mexican trespasser on the car Mon
day evening about 9 o'clock.
According to the story of the
killing by brakeman Wilson, he
and the murdered man were going
across the train in the dark, and on
coming to the coal car, were warn
ed by party of four Mexic ms
not to come any further. Paving
no heed to the demand of the four
trespassers to stop, Stevenson went
ahead. From the darkness ,me
the flash of a revolver shot aud
Stevenson dropped with cry
Wilson ran to get help and when
the train was stopped and the crew
arrived it was found that the Mex
leans had fled. Stevenson had been
killed instantly, it appeared, as the
bullet had struck him on the rieht
side of the neck
Officers from Deming were roti-
fed and two Mexicans who were
believed to be of the party were
soon captured. A party of thirty
soldiers from Deming was securing
the hills yesterday in hopes Of re-
curing the other two men. Steven
son lived in Ell Paso and had "a wife
there. H.
Jose Marillo, Romulo Martinez
and Paul Carrillo, were arres ed
Tuesday at Deming. and are now
coufned. in the Luna county jail AS
the suspected murderers of Stew
enson.
MarilIo and Martinez were cap
tured at, Gage, and Carrillo was
arrested at Separ The last nam7
ed speaks English perfectly and
answers brakeman Wilson's des-
cription as. the one man Of the
gang who took no part in the
attack, I.
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Fred A. TritIe Dead.

Phoenix. Ariz., Sept. 21.-The
funeral of Fred A. Tritle, who died
in Douglas last Saturday, was held
here. Burial was from the Trinity
cathedral. the service read by Dean
Scarlett. Fred Tritle was one of
the best known residents of Ari-
zona. Born in Nevada in 1866, he
came to Prescott in 1884, while his
father was territorial governor of
Arizona, He had served as recor-
der of Yavapai county, as register
of he Prescott land office, acd for
years was clerk of the territorial
supreme court. LatterlY, he had
been resident of Douglas.
Tom Campbell, the Republican
candidate for Governor of Arizona
is scheduled to speak in Benson, at
the Auditorium. on Tuesday OcLo-
Der 3rd.
The Benson signal., 1916-09-23
FIRE DEPARTMENT MET
AND RFORGANlzFD
WE'D. NIGHT

A meeting of the FIRE department
was held Monday night at the old
pool hall. The meeting was called
to order by Fire Chief w. J. Ben
nett, who stated the objects of the
meeting.
After some discussion, it seemed
to be the general sense of the
members assembled that reorgan-
izatlon upon somewhat different
lines would be desirable, where
upon, to give the meeting free
hand, the officers present rendered
their designations, which were ac-
cepted.
Mr.. H. w. Etz suggested that
q FIRE commission of three men,
bers be selected, to have full con-
troll of matters affecting the de.
partment. Accepting the plan in
principle, Mr.. A. G. Smith was in
favor of increasing the number of
commissioners to FIVE and on his
motion the question was put to a
vote and carried.
lhe FIVE commissioners elected
we're Messrs. A. G. Swith, III. w.
Etz, w. j. Bennett, J. w. Gull and
G.. L. Rucker. On a vote, Mr..
II. w. Etz was elected chairman
of the commissioners.
To this commission is entrusted
the entire control of the depart
ment, with power to complete the
org anization, enroll members, etc
The old officers were reelected
as follows:
w. J. Bennett, fire chief; c. L.
Rucker, secretary; A. G.. Smith,
treasurer.
Plans for trying out the new
chemical engine were discussed and
it was agreed that the test would
be made Monday afternoon at S
O'Clock on the vacant lots just
The Benson signal., 1916-09-23
High School Notes

Monday. DR.. John c. Muerman
of the National Bureau of Educa-
ton inspected the High School
building and grounds. He gave a
short but entertaining and instruc
tive talk before the assem- bly, upon
the educational conditions in
Alaska, the Philippines and Japan.
DR.. Muerman stated that be was
very favorably impressed in every
way with our institution, and gave
us his best wishes for continued
success.
A partition in the Manual Train
ing shop has been removed for the
purpose of making room for the
installation of new machinery.
This department is we'll equipped
and offers a bigger and better
course than ever before.
The storehouse in back of the
Manual Training building has been
converted into room for shower
bath and lockers. The boys will
probably put in a shower bath and
make other convenient arrange
ments next week. u
Saturday many Improvements
will be made on the school grounds
by the boys. Tennis and basket
ball courts will be laid off and the
weeds and mesquite bushes will be
dispensed With. Dinner will be
served by Miss Hughes and the
girls of the Domestic Science de-
partment.
The High School athletes have
abandoned the track, and are now
devoting their attention 10 the ma
tional game, baseball. Track work
will be resumed later on in the
season.
All school work is progressing
nicely, regardless of the fact that
some of the text books have not
yet arrived,
The enrolment is nearing the
fifty mark. New students are al
ways warmly welcomed and appre
Glazed.
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The Canning Factory.

The production Of tomatoes in
the surrounding districts is not
nearly proving adequate to supply
the demand Of the cannery. On
account of this deficiency in The
supply of raw material it is only
running part of the time, when-
ever sufficient supply warrants
going ahead with the work, and
this notwithstanding the increase in
price of tomatoes from So to $12
per ton.
The Benson signal., 1916-09-23
Curtis Items
Especial Corresponding

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfonso Christen-
son and. family have moved into
the Summers place.
Ray Gibson has returned to the
home of his uncle in Naco.
Mrs. G. A. Segur and Mrs. J.
N. Curtis, Jr., were visitors in
town Tuesday.
Mr.. Granger Segur, the popular
machinist. has been very busy
lately. He is working on Mr..
Moss's car at present.
Mrs. J. Smith was visitor at the
home of Mrs. G. A. Segur We'd
nesday.
A few Of the young folks from
this district attended an ice cream
social at the home of Will Cole, on
Mrs. Trent's place, last Saturday
evening. Every one had fine
time playing games and listening
to some good music.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Smith and sons
Carl, Charlie and Roy, have re-
turned home after spending week
at Thatcher, Graham county. They
went overland in their Ford road.
Ster.
Mrs. Alice Armstrong and sons
Robert and Cole have just moved
into the old Sherman place. Mrs.
Armstrong is the teacher in the
Curtis school.
The Benson signal., 1916-09-23
Large Registration at u of A.

With gain of seventy five stu
dents over the corresponding day
of last year, the Univer@ ity regular
registration closed at S O'Clock yes
terday afternoon with a total of
$50 students matriculated and
ready to begin their regular class
work today Many other students
are expected to arrive within the
next week. Tucson Star.
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north of the railroad tracks west
of the s. P. station. A big pile
of rubbish will be gathered and set
On fire for the purpose of making
the test.
After some further informal dis
cussion, the meeting adjourned,
subject to the call of Chairman
H. w. Etz.
The Benson signal., 1916-09-23
The Official Count.

The county supervisors, after an
official count, confirm the county
Democratic nominations as given
in the Signal last week except the
Representatives. The nominees are:
VIM. l.. Cook, Tom. G. Foster, G..
T. Francis, T. A. Hughes, M. E.
Jacks, Mrs. Rosa Mckay and D.
c. O'Neil.
The Benson signal., 1916-09-23
Presbyterian Church Services.

Usual services at the Presbyter--
ian church tomorrow. There will
be special music and singing by
Mrs. Doane Merrill. The evening
hour has been changed from 8 to
1890 O'Clock.
The Benson signal., 1916-09-23

Remember l can save you money
on gasoline, distillate and lubri-
eating oils, both wholesale and re-
tail. CT. Moss.
The Benson signal., 1916-09-23
New MexiCO'S Ancient Festival.

Our readers will find in this is
sue of the Signal special illus
trated article covering the ancient
harvest festival Of the pueblo In
dians of Taos, New Mexico, on
September goth. 1t is worth read
ing.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-12-28
\. SAM TRUE
Prominent Citizen Of Dover Dies al
the Norton Memorial InRrmary
az Louisville on Tuesday.

Mr.. II. Sam True, a prominent citi-
zen OF Dover in this county, uled at
the Norton Memorial Infirmary at
louisville. KY, on last Tuesday at
1890 O'Clock, after a three months
Illness Of Bright's disease. Mr.. True
had been in the infirmary for some
weeks before his death.
Henry Samuel True was born in
Dover in 1853 and was consequently
SO years of age. The early part Of his
life was spent in Dover. He later re
moved to Maysville and for a number
Of years was a member of the old
Maysville or Hauckes Band, playing a
solo alto in that organization. He
was regarded as one of the best men,
bers of the band. He was connected
with the tobacco business in this city
and also in Louisville, being a member
OF the firm Of True & La Compile In
that city at the time of his death. Al
the Democratic primary in 1915 in this
county he was a candidate for the
nomination as Circuit Court Clerk but
was defeated.
Mr.. True's wife preceded him to the
grave two years ago. He had no chill