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The Dickinson press., 1916-11-04
NORTON ELECTION
ABSOLUTELY SURE

On November 7th, the voters of the
P. D. Norton to another term in
congress. This is generally accepted
as an assured fact. Mr.. Norton's
work in that body has been so emf
nently satisfactory that no concerted
effort is being made to displace him.
The democrats went through the for
mality of naming a candidate against
him, as they rid against the republi-
can congressman of the other two
districts, but this was done with a
view to filling their ticket rather than
with any idea that their candidate
would be successful. And this was
especially true as to the third dis
trict which is a republican strong
hold and where Congressman Nor
toms popularity u him the solid
republican support as well as the
support of people Of every party, or
no party, who believe that Mr.. Nor
ton stands for all the better and
more progressive things in the way
of legislation. The people Of this
district realize that Mr.. Norton has
served them we'll. He has looked
after the interests of his district and
has never cast a vote on any impor-
tant national question that the people
of his district would have him change.
He has shown the ability to take
care of himself in every situation and
he has worked diligently, intelligently
and aggressively since the day he
entered congress. He is respected by
his fellow members and has risen to
a position Of influence. The coming
session he will be advanced to some
of the most important committees and
committee chairmanships. These
are a few of the reasons why the
people of the district have no inten-
tion of sending a new and inexperi-
enced mar to Congress in Mr.. Nor
toms stead.-Adams County Record.
The Dickinson press., 1916-11-04
new ENGLAND
PIONEER DEAD

Judge John Van Bergen, a promi-
.!ent citizen of New England, died re-
Gently following a lingering illness
caused by Bright's disease.
In the early summer he left for
Detroit, Mimi, to sper.d several
months at that pleasure resort. At
that time he appeared to be enjoying
very good health-at least, 20 one
ever heard him complain. However,
in the middle of the summer he went
to Minneapolis to visit his brother,
W. S. Van Bergen, and later went to
St. Barnabas hospital for treatment
for Bright's disease. Soon after en-
te:ing the hospital h: called his at
torney and attended to all his bust
less affairs, as he vas fully awsre of
his COZ .dition and freely admitted that
he knew Lis days were numbered.
Mr.. Van Bergen vas born in New
York and spent his boyhood and much
of his early life in the cities of New
York and Brooklyn, and 1T a summer
home at Lynne, Connecticut. He was
a college graduate and for years was
an expert accountant for firms that
operated in Wall Street. He married
when quite young and after his mar
rage spent many years abroad, in
Paris and London. His wife had poor
health for years but not for a day
did she lack the tender care of her
faithful husband who ungrudgingly
gave the very best of his life for her
happiness and comfort.
MI. Van Bergen came to North
Dakota in 1905, making his home for
two years with his brother, w. S. Van
Bergen, at Grandin in the eastern
part Of the state. In 1907 he came
to Hettinger county and filed on a
homestead about four miles southwest
of New England. He took his chance
in the farming game and, although
he had to hire the most of his work
done, he made a success at grain
growing.
In public life he took his part in
the affairs Of state, county and town.
ship, holding office as deputy state
game warden, and justice of the
peace for both Hettinger county and
the township of New England. He
was at one time a director of the
First National bank of New England
and held a similar office in the Farm
ers Equity Exchange. His integrity
and good judgment were recognized
by the citizens of both town and
county and he served them faithfully.
The Dickinson press., 1916-11-04
on improvements on farm

valuation on improvements on farm
lands.
On all city and town lots there is
a decrease Of approximately $780,
600, and on improvements on these
lots the owner is assessed $1,200,O00
les. The cut in railroad assessments
is $5,600,O00, approximately, while
personal property is sliced one and a
half millions. The assessment on
telegraph lines is increased, as is that
on telephone lines. There is a slight
decrease on express companies, while
street railways and Pullman property
remains stationery.
The actual decrease in revenue re-
sulting from the boards cction will
be $121, 77O.41, exactly two thirds of
which will remain in the pockets of
North Dakota farmers.
The Dickinson press., 1916-11-04
WHAT OTHERS A

~ am in favor of the establishment
of a state Normal School at Dickinson
because am for a greater North Da-
kota, that is, a better educated, more
prosperous and contentcd people.
= *** The greatest need is for
better trained teachers, particularly
in the Slope. They now find it i'm
possible to secure a sufficient number
Of well trained teachers for their
rural schools. This Normal will be
so organized and conducted that the
rural schools will get their fair share
Of the products."-N. C. Macdonald,
State Inspector of Schools, Valley
City.
The Dickinson press., 1916-11-04

satisfied politicians in the county
who want to give Mr.. Koch all the
trouble they al and pursuaded 4
certain young man from Richardton
to run in opposition to him. While
there is no doubt but what the voters
of the county will stand by their
choice, it is not fair to use another
man as a tool to cause Mr.. Koch
trouble in getting the office to which
he is rightfully entitled. By voting
for the present Incumbent Of the Of
flee the voters of the county can rest
assured that the affairs of this office
will be conducted right.
The Dickinson press., 1916-11-04

eve will be pleased to assist you
as much as possible to attain success.
You may feel free to call upon us
at any time" At a meeting of the
Mandan Commercial Club last evening
a Resolution was passed unanimously
offering to Dickinson. the united sup
port of this Commercial Club in their
efforts to secure a Normal School
~there."-Mandan Commercial Club, J.
H. Newton, President.
The Dickinson press., 1916-11-04

"We most heartily recommend to
the voters of the state the adoption
Of the amendment to the Constitu-
ton providing for the establishment
Of a new Normal School at Dickinson.
Each member of the Board expressed
himself as very enthusiastic in favor
thereof."-State Board of Regents.
The Dickinson press., 1916-11-04
FARMERS ARE
BENEFITED BY
CUT IN TAXES
I TOTAL DROP IN ASSESSED VAL
UATION OF FARM LANDS
ARE $2O,666,952.
Tillers of the Soil in This State Will
Pay $82,666.36 Less This Year
Than Last.

A table showing a total drop in the
assessed valuation of North Dakota
of $30,442,6 03, and a decrease of $780,
666,592 upon farm lands alone, as a
result of the recent action of the
state board of equalization, has been
prepared by State Auditor Carl O..
Jorgenson, secretary of the board.
MI. ~Jorgenson's table reveals the
further interesting fact that 495,187
acres more farm land are on the as
sessment rolls of the state this year
than last.
The schedule follows, showing as
sessed valuation of all property as
left by the state board Of equaliza-
ton:
The Dickinson press., 1916-11-04
TOTALS $3S4,938,7O0 $354,496,O97

Average
assessed $39,0S9,O99 S ~39,5S4,286
Averaged assessed
r., value per ache
for state 5.45 5.45
Increase in acreage
assessed over 1915 495,187
Farmer Biggest Beneficiary
The farmer is the biggest benefic-
larry through the recent cut. In act
ual taxes he will pay $82,666.36 less
than he did one year ago, although
he owns almost a half-million more
acres of assessable land. He also is
related almost a million in assessed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22
0BERH0FFER'S FAMOUS PIANIS-
SIMO.

Emil Oberhoffer, director of the
Minneapolis Symphony orchestra,
! which appears in three concerts at the
| Tri-City Musical association festival,
/ May HIP, has achieved fame for his
pianissimo in contrast to some conduc-
tors who have become noted for the
grandeur of their climaXes, some for
the lofty thought expressed in their in
terpretations.
Mr. Oberhoffer has reduced to a dis
tinct art, the magic of the vanishing
tone. The tenderness, witchery and
palpitant beauty of his pianissimo tone
is a marvel to critics and one of the
chief destinations o. his orchestral
work
How does he get it," asked an east
ern conductor, hearing OberhCifer in
Mozart symphony. Later the same con-
ductOr heard Mr. Oberhofer at r.
hearsal and remarked that ne believed
he had learned how he got that bal
fling pianissimo. 1T is his peculiar
ability Of imparting to his players his
own enthusiasm for beauty and deli
cacy," said the easterner. 1T is the
same in any tone quality he wants to
secure He hears it mentally, wildly,
and, with face and voice alive with his
own ideal, he goes before his men, tell
ing them in the fewest, but most color
full words, what it is he wants at this
and that stage of the performance. |
do not wonder he has a great orches
fra "
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22

SALADS,

Macaroni Ring Salad Boil maca-
ROM until tender and rinse free from
all adhering starch in cold water
chill thoroughly and cut in half-inch
rings. Boil carrots until tender and
cut in small dice. Mix two ingredi-
ents carefully, and serve on a bed OF
lettuce with mayonnaise or boiled
cream dressing.
Water Lilies-Remove yolks from
one dozen hard-boiled eggs. Press
through sieve and add salt, pepper
and mustard, with small piece of
butter and enough vinegar to make
mix smooth. Let this form the yell
low center for the water lily. Cut
whites and place entire way around
this to form petals. You can use
this as your centerpiece on your
table or serve individually. Use
glass dish to represent the water; in
this place lettuce to form the leaves
of your water lily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22
LENTEN MISSION SERVICE.

Mrs. &. ID. Reynolds, 4315 Eighth
avenue. opened her home yesterday for
the lenten meeting of the Woman's
Home Missionary society of Spencer
Memorial Methodist church, Is mem
bers and eight visitors attending. The
hostess had trimmed her home most
attractively with ionquils and made
her guests very welcome The feature
.ol the program was a dialogue Under
the Search Light conducted by the
president and officers and members of
the society which was a discussion of
the church mission offerings In which
the fact was brought out that the
members are willing to do more than
ever before for the cause of missions
Lenten envelopes distributed early in
the season were collected Yesterday
The next regular meeting of the So
ciety will be held May II in the home
OF Mrs. Margaret Purcell on Forty
fourth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22
PLAN BETHANY HOME BENEFIT
TEi-DANCE,

The educational committee of Beth
any home. which has in charge the
kindergarten work at the. home, pay
ing the teachers salary and sup
plying flowers for the year. is putting
forth every effort to make the tea
dance May l3, at the Moline CONNER
cial club a big success. The hours will
be from TO o'clock and light re-
freshments will be served. Mrs. G.
A. Stephens is chairman of the gen.
eral comittee; Mrs. Charles Skinner
heads the committee on rooms; Mrs.
Richard HosfoTd is chairman of the
committee on music; Mrs. Wander
WORT in charge of the committee on
refreshments, Miss Goldie Mowry
chairman of tickets committee and
publicity committee is Miss Mowry
and Mrs NJ. c. Rice
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22
MARRIED ID YEARS.

| Yesterday was the 55th wedding an
niversary of Mr.. and Mrs. Gustav Nick
| ley of 1922 West Fifth street, Daven-
port. and the SSth birthday anniversary
Of Mr.. Miekley's older brother, Albert
Mickey. of 721 Harrison street, and
the families had birthday dinner and
wedding supper in celebration.
The dinner at noon was at the AL
bert Mickey home and the wedding
supper at 6 o'clock was given by Mr..
and Mrs. Mickey. Flowers of the
spring season and little gifts Of re
membrance from the family commence
rated both anniversaries.
Mr.. and Mrs Mickey we're married
in Berlin 80 years ago. They came to
America a few years later bringing
with them their little son, E. G. S.
Mickey, now of Philadelphia, Pa, and
daughter, now Mrs. Nicholas Keller
man, of Rock Island. Three other
daughters were born in Davenport, Mrs.
Alfred Plambeck OF West Third street,
Mrs. Jake Koehler Of 1924 West Sixth
street and Mrs. Vivian Shellene OF
746 Esplanade avenue, Davenport. The
family circle has grown with the years
and there are now 20 grandchildren
and five grandchildren who
joined with their elders in offering
good wishes and congratulations to
grandfather and grandmother.
Five years ago their son and his
wife, Mr.. and Mrs>E G. S. Mickey, Of
Philadelphia, came TO Davenport for
the golden wedding celebration of Mr..
Miekley's parents, and they at the same
time celebrated their own silver ami
versary.
The family home has been in Daven-
port for almost half century, and
for years Mr. Mickey was one of the
city's contractors and builders until
his retirement about 10 years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22
SOUTH PARK MISSION SOCIETY.

The April meeting OF the Woman s
Missionary society of South Park
Presbyterian church was held yester-
day, Mrs. Roy Marshall. 1881 Twenty
ninth street, acting as the hostess. The
devotional services were conducted by
Mrs. Sudlow and the program of the
afternoon was devoted to reports of
the presbyterial convention held re
Gently in Aledo, Mrs. Berger and Mrs.
K. L. Baird giving accounts of the
meetings. The foreign topic on India
was discussed by Mrs c. A. Boehme
and each member read a short item on
special subject assigned TO her. max
ing the meeting particularly inter-
esting one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22
BETA GAMMA PLANS PLAY.

At a meeting of the Beta Gamma
club OF the Cleland Presbyterian
church last evening held in the home
of Miss Anetta Dunavin, SIS Fifteenth
street, plans were made for a play,
The Girls Secret to be given May
Il at the Cleland church. Miss Kath-
crime Burton acted as the assisting
hostess last evening and following the
business session an informal program
was given with vocal numbers by Miss
Alice McBurney. The house was deco
rated with Easter novelties and in
Easter colors and a delightful lunch
was served. The club will be enter
tanned in two weeks by Miss Ella
Heidemann OF Aiken street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22
PARTIES FOR MISS R0THsCHILD

Miss Fanny Rothschild, whose mar
rage to Maurice Block of this city is
an event Of Tuesday evening, April 20.
will be hOnored at luncheon Tuesdav
noon by Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Deutsch
of 2116 Main street, Davenport. Mr..
and Mrs. A. RothschiId of Davenport.
will entertain at prenuptial party
for Miss Rothschild and Mr.. Block.
Monday at the Commercial club and
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Rothscild, of 1909
Iowa street, will entertain at a family
dinner Monday evening for their
daughter and members of the bridal
party.
The marriage of Miss Rothschild
and Mr.. Block will be celebrated al
the Davenport Outing club, Rabbi A. L
L. Weinstein of Fort Wayne, Ind, for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22
MRS. BECK SOCIAL SENTET HOS.
TESS,

Mrs. Y. G. Beck, $40 F0rty-fourth
street, was hostess to members of the
Social SeXtet yesterday entertaining
at an Easter party, having trimmed
her house in Easter novelties and col
ors. The ladies spent the afternoon
with their fancy work and in visiting
and their hostess served an appetizing
lunch. The club will be entertained
Next Thursday by Mrs. Fred Dyce,
2519 Fifteenth avenue, Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22
BAPTIST LADIES' COFFEE PARTY.

Thirty-fiye ladies enjoyed the April
coffee party of the Ladies' Aid society
Of the First Baptist church, held yes
terday afternoon in the home of Mrs
W. r. Monigold, 1903 Twenty-eighth
street, Mesdames A. ". Sandberg, D..
". Sandberg, Edward Brien and Lu-
cius Eye acting as the assisting host
esses. The serving table was trimmed
in hyacinths, lunch being served in
the dining room. Needlework was the
afternoon pastime, the ladies enjoying
delightful time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22
SOCIAL EVENTS

Forty-fourth street, this city. The
ceremony was performed in the par
sonage of Grace Lutheran church,
Rev. l. O. Nothstein officiating at the
service. The bridal couple was I'M
attended. This evening a wedding din
ner will be served in the home of the
brides mother in Davenport with rel
atives and few close friends as the
guests. Mr.. and Mrs. Fletcher viii
leave later on an automobile. trip to
Chicago and returning will reside for
the present with the brides mother.
MIR. Fletcher is in the wholesale candy
business in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22
PRESENT COMRADE WITH FLAG.

Barbara F'rietChie tent, Daughters of
Veterans, met in Memorial hall last
evening with a goodly number of
members. comrades and Sons Of Vet
Grams in attendance The presiding
officer, Miss Ethel Archer, was pre-
vented by illness from attending and
in her stead the senior vice commander
was in charge of the meeting. During
| the course of the evening COmrade j.
! G. Stanton was called to the platform
! and Miss Ruth Cralle in behalf Of the
| tent presented him with beautiful
| birthday flag Mr. Stanton thanked the
| members for the gift and the token of
| appreciation of loyalty towards the old
soldiers Since the last regular meet
ing of the tent six flags have been given
to veterans and since the first of the
year IS have been distributed. Three
additional delegates to those already
chosen: Miss Ethel Archer and Mrs.
Gertrude Wynn, to represent the tent
at the department convention in De-
catur in May, were chosen: Mrs. Lucy
Morris, Miss Lillian Cox and Mrs. Gym
thia Bedford Miss Ruth Cralle is the
alternate
A number Of comrades were report
ed i'll and unable to attend last even
ing Final plans for the parcel post
sale Friday evening, April %, will be
made by the entertainment committee
at a meeting to be held Monday even
ing in the home of Mrs. Lizzie Rob
bins, 81 Fourteenth and a-half street.
Mr.. Hauberg's drum and fife corps has
promised to be present Friday even
ing, there will be beautiful flag drill
by six little girls, vocal and instru-
mental music, speaking and readings,
and treat is assured. The public is
welcome and its patronage is solic-
tied
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22
SHERRARD

George Lee and family were Rock
Island shoppers Tuesday
Mrs. Allen Roberts and daughter
Grace, and son were tri-city shoppers
Saturday.
Miss Edna Engle has returned from
Presumption where she had been visit
ing.
Mrs. 0. P. Beals has returned to
her home in Silvis after a weeks visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
OMelia.
James Neave has gone to Montana
where he will join his father and
brother, Henry, who are engaged in
farming. Mrs. Neave will follow in
about months time.
Mrs. Robert Haddick and sons.
Philip and Dean, were tri-city shop
pers Saturday.
Mrs. John O'Melia has returned
home from Matherville after a few
days stay with her sister, Mrs. George
DOWSett
Alfred Johnson is seriously i'll at
his home here. His sons, Henry and
William were called home from Math-
eryille last week.
Mrs. Vance Sherrard and daughter
Mabel were in Rock Island Friday.
Mrs Ernest Sherrard is visiting in
Matherville for a week.
Edith Powell, the only child of Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Powell, is i'll with
diphtheria
Robert Lee returned home Monday
from Peoria where he had attended a
of the scale committee of the
operators and United Mine Workers.
Mrs William Miller and children
visited from Saturday until Monday
with her mother, Mrs Hannah Neave,
her sister, Mrs. John Russell and
brother Edward Neave, at Mather
vile.
Miss, Sarah Davis is visiting with
her sister, Mrs. William Allen in
Viola.
John OMelia has returned from the
miners convention at Peoria where
he went as delegate.
Mrs. Clarence Wilmerton and
daughters of Iowa City are visiting
with her sisters, Mrs. Arthur johnson
and Edith Pritchard She also visited I
at George Hardin's home in Rural |
from Saturday till Monday She will |
make an extended visit with friends |
IN Reynolds, Moline, Silvis and DAY.
EXPORT before her return home.
Charles Hinsey was in Aledo We'd
lesday to attend the meeting Of the
BOARD of supervisors.
Mrs. Erickson of Abba, Iowa. re-
ufned to her home last week after
several days visit at the Sincox and
5ayers homes.
Miss Tressie Wolfe of keitbsburg
'isited at H. e. Hyde's home last
week.
Mrs. David Beveridge and children
'eturned home Saturday from Coal
Ialley.
Mrs. R. E. Lee left Thursday for
1reston, Iowa, to make a two weeks
'islt with her brother.
Earl Ogden of Peoria is visiting His
ather, who is suffering from broken
eg.
William Kelly returned to NokomIs
H., after months visit with his wife
nd family.
Miss Mary Aldine of Moline visited
/ tile c. +, Carlson home last week
Gust Thor was in Moline Satur
ay.
Miss Henrietta Sherrard of Rey-
Iolds visited with her niece. Mrs.
'harles Clark, last week.
John Schroeder, ll-months-old son
l MI and Mrs. f. Schroeder. died
iohday afternoon, April II, of pneu-
lohia' The funeral was held al 2:3o
lev Mr.. Myers of Sherrard OBLIGATED
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22
INTERMEDIATES EASTER PARTY.

Twenty members of the Intermed-
late Baptist Young Peoples Union of
the First Baptist church enjoyed a
merry Easter party last evening in the
home of MIR. and Mrs R. H. Hoffman,
1912 Twenty-ninth street. There were
egg rolling, egg walking and rooster
growing contests and other games to-
gether with victrola music and songs
by the young people, Refreshments
were served, the affair being very sue
cessfully carried out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22
TO CAN RHUBARB,

Take nice, fresh rhubarb, wash and
cut up without peeling) in inch
lengths; pack in fruit jars that have
been sterilized in boiling water. Then
fill cans full of boiling water, let stand
five minutes, pour off all water, put
on new rubber, refill and seal. Let
stand three days; look at cans occa-
sionally; if at end of three days the
liquid remains clear, wrap cans in pa
per and place in cool, dry place. The
fruit will come from the can in per-
feet condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22
CENTRAL BIBLE CLASSES Social
SESSION.

Members of the ladies' and mems
bible classes of Central PRESBYTERIAN
church to the number of $50 gathered
for joint social session last evening
IN the church parlors. A feature of
the evenings entertainment was a
mock trial which furnished much
amusement. Mrs. w. G. Murphy gave
reading that pleased, and nice lunch
was served. Mrs. Wies who has
served the ladies' class as secretary,
resigned, and in her places Mrs.
Charles Martin was chosen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22

merly of Temple Emanuel, Davenport.
to ofiiciate at the service. The bride
Will be attended by her sister, Miss
Hanna Rothschild, as bridesmaid and
David Block will serve his brother as
best man. The bride has chosen pink
is her wedding color and will use
roses and spring flowers in decora-
tons. Mr. Block and his bride will
be at home after June l in a new home
at 1903 Fourteenth avenue. Moline.
Mr.. Block has been connected with
the offices Of Deere & Co. for a num-
Der of years. making Rock Island his
residence for the last 10 years.