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The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Reports come from Fort Totem
that that place was recently visited
by a very distinguished guest, in no
less a person than Col. Bloom, and
that elaborated preparations were
made for his reception. The manage
ment had things greatly decorated.
The large pictures Of President Wilson
and Cato Sells were brought to the
front and displayed in a large recep-
ton room and that a large American
flag yards in length, besides much
bunting was used for the occasion.
Plans were laid for a grand recep-
ton by Supt. Goodall, who wanted to
show his appreciation Of how he loves
Sells, Wilson and the rest Of the fel-
lows, to whom he owes his job. Tt
was. an deliberately arranged affair
but before the end had come things
"petered OUT, and now those who
were smiling spectators are wondering
who the joke is on, Col. Bloom or Ma
jor Goodall.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Minot stands an excellent chance of
getting the 1918 meeting Of the North
Dakota Dairy1nen's association, &C.
cording to nfetnbArs Sf the board OF
directors named at the close of the
twentieth annual convention at Man.
dan. The directors will choose the
convention city. Officers elected are:
President, Peter Miller Of Ninot; vice
president, U.J. Downey Of New sa-
lem; treasurer, w. F. Siege Of Me-
dina; secretary. R. s. Osterhaus Of
Peter Olafson, nineteen
years old, Of Edinburg, won. the pure
bred heifer, worth 500, offered as .
prize by Sam serabbe Of Fargo to the
North pakota. boy or girl writing the
best 50o-word essay on "The Dairy
Cow
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Captain C. j. Atkins is. dead at Can.
do at the age of eighty years. He
was born in Waterbury, VT, and came
to the West to seek his fortune when
q lad of eighteen. From 1861 to 1865
he was a pilot on the Missouri river
between st. Louis and Fort Benton,
Mont. He moved to Louisiana, Mo-,
in 1871 and resided there until 1884,
when he came t North Dakota. He
was twice married and is survived by
six sons and five daughters. He was
q thirty-second degree Mason and q
shriner and the commandery ct Cando
was named In his honor. He was q
past grand commander Of the com.
manderies- Of Missouri and North Da.
'kota. II
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15
FIRE LOSS IS
INVESTIGATED

Langdon, Feb. 12.-since Fire Mar
shall Runge arrived in the city he has
been busy investigating the fire at
Olga on October Z, that destroyed the
farm buildings on the Oliver Chaput
farm. MI. Chaput is Of the opinion
that the buildings were set on fire, as
he had previously been warned that
something might happen to him. The
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Theo. Bolstad, who works pm the
Davidson farm near. Lawton,
had the misfortune to fracture his leg
badly Monday while engaged II I'M
loading hay in the, barn. In SOME nan-
ner the rope. Of the hay sings broke,
and Mr. Bolstad was caught, fractur-
ing his leg. He was removed to the
hospital at Grand Forks, where he is
getting along nicely.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15
IT. Is reported that Il. ). MINUS, VII,

+ It is reported that II. J. Nyhus, who,
fol. many years, has been engaged in
the banking business at Edmore, will
leave that village and move with his
10 Grand Forks, where be will
take up the life insurance business.
The Nyhus family have been identified.
with tie best Of all that has been dome
ia Ednore for many, years, and their
leaving there VIII be aedecided loss to
that thrifty little village.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

The North Dakota National Guary'
have been mustered out and have:
reached the state today. The boys
from this city, who have been serving
at the Mexican border are expected to
arrive in the city this afternoon. on
the train bearing the Minot and WI
liston companies home.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

A Sons of Norway lodge has recent
ly been instituted at Starkweather,
and several from this city went up to
see that it was started off right. There
are nearly fort charter members and
it will be known as Helm lodge. The
following officers were elected for the
coming year: President, Ollie Olohi1s;;
Sec. Olas Svedal; Judge, Alfred .Jen-
sen; financial secretary; ]. Erickstad.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

FOR SALE. One team Of farm work
horses eight and nine years old.
One Nj Cormick binder 8 foot cut.
One Keystone single disc drill.
One Mccormick mower.
One hay rake.
One wide tired wagon.
Inquire at Ole Timboe's, Ramsey, N.
Oak. TIT
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

! Tuesday afternoon the Eastern Star
were entertained at the Temple, being
the guests Of Mesdames F. I; .Cuth-
bert, r. v. Bice, w. r. Bryant and W.
C. Fallett. There were a large num-
Der present and a most enjoyable time
was had.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Dr.. G. ]. McGurren expects to 60 to-
Grand Forks Q where he will c.on-
duct the examination for. embalmers,
which will follow the embalmers
school school which is nov in session
at the state University. u
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Mr and Mrs. John B. Foster and lit
tie sonaafrStarkwe2ther were in the
Monday, On their way to Morris
and other points in Minnesota where.
they will spend some time. visiting.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Mrs. H.>A. Moore Of Gallo recently
underwent a very serious operation at
the General hospital in this city. Mrs.
Moorew was formerly Miss Sparks and
is the daughter OFF. =. Sparks well
known people of this county.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

FOR SALE. One Six-room and two
Five-room houses. Bargains for
quick sale. E. o. Greenleaf.
Tilt Phone 10.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

MI. and Mrs. H. G. Klingel, former
" residents of this county, but now
living near Havre, Mont, are the
guests Of friends in the city. They
will remain and visit for several days
before returning to their Montana
home.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

tie Skurdahl and Ashley Cutler, Roger
Smith, Harry Redman, Herbert Ryan,
j. v. Harrison, William Doheny, Roy
Cutler, Warren Smith, Llye Doheny
and Teddy Rombeau. I.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Ted Taylor, a young printer whose
home is at Hampden this county, was
in the city yesterday enroute to Fin
ley, where he viii work on the. Beacon,
which is run BY, dad" Montieth. He
il; a fine young, man and makes friends
wherever he goes.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

WANTED: To rent a farm with stock
and machinery on it. Will buy the
stock and machinery. Enquire at
the World office. 7-4t
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Just drop in and let US show You
samples Of counter sales books and
the prices for the same. Why send
away for them when you can get them
cheaper at home.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

| Phelps 1ngersoll is back at his duties
at the offices Of the Bovey-Shute Lum-
Der Co., after spending a couple Of
weeks at his home in 1t. Paul, where
he was recovering from his recent ILL
ness. His many Devils Lake friends
are pleased to know that he has fully
recovered.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15
MILITIAMEN ARE GUARDING
u. S. LOCKS AT KEOKUK

Keokuk, Iowa, Feb. 14.-Militiamen
are guarding the United States gov
ernment's locks here and the Missis-
sippi River Power company's plant to-
night. X
Only employees are allowed on the
premises Of either concern without q
special permit.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

N. Noonan, who left some time ago
for California, writes home that he is
having a good time. The last letter
he wrote he stated that he was about
to take a trip into Mexico. Better
look out for those Mexicans Mike.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

H.N.tN.~ yrT0TfNg -. $3.50 .FE| L.T,E..g
Mrs. Hattie Odds, an elderly lady
who has made her home with her,
brother, +. r, Olds, near Crazy, passed
away Saturday. and the funeral was
held il Crary.the first Of the week.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

After spending several days as the
guest Of Mrs. G. W. Buttz at this place
Mrs. ]. W. Warren has returned to he
home at Leeds.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

twill be pleasing news to the many
friends Of Dr.. w. II. Cuthbert Of Crazy
that he is recovering after q severe at
tack Of pneumonia.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

The case Of the Sigbert-Awes Co..
VS.. T. A. Haslam has been decided by
u supreme court in favor Of Mr..
Haslam. The opinion Of Judge Robin
son appears in this issue and is well
worth reading, both from a serse of
and also Of good logic.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Rev. 6. +. stimson filled the pulpit
in the Methodist church at Cando, and
Rev. John Dingle took his place in the
Methodist church in this city Sunday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

G. G. McCracken, representing the
National Lead Co., Of st. Louis, was
a business caller in the city TIE latter
part Of the week.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15
City ii i. Brief

John r. Haslsm, the IT. Totem mer--.
chant, was attending to business mat
tiers here Saturday, returning home on
Sunday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Sidney Baker, who is attending the
at Fargo, spent a
few days with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. "A. Baker.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Mrs. James Cockburn Of Webster,
has been sick at the General hospital
for some time, but is improving.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ. Zeibach and fam
lily have moved from Fort Totten to
this city, and will make their home
here for the present.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Mrs. Henry Hale is at Grand Forks
and Dayton, where she is visiting the
Rebekah lodges Of those cities.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Let the World figure with you. on
that next job Il printing. We believe
that we can save you money.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Attorney r. .Goer was at Havre,
Montana, this week where he was en-
gagged in the trial Of q land case for a.
client.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Frank Seward is a patient at the
Mercy hospital, where he has been
to have a toe amputated on
account Of al injury to it recently. y
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Hon Norman Morrison. of Webster,
was transacting business in. the city
Tuesday and yesterday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Banker Chas. G. Honey Of Edmore,
was5in the city yesterday on his way
home from MinneskPpsolis, where he at
tended the auto show.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Miss ,Syhil Baker came home and
spent afew days, returning to the I'm
iversity the.aast1ofsthesweek ,
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

MI. and Mrs. Charles Rebillard Of
Doyon were the guest Of friends and
relatives in the city the latter part Of
the week.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Misses Grace and Vivian Burt, who
are attending the city schools spent
Saturday and Sunday with their par
ents, Nh. and Mrs. Ben Burt Of South
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Albert Egger, one Of the thrifty
farmers of the Webster district was ],
attending 10 business matters in the
city yesterday. 4.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Mrs. Gems Svee is visiting at the
home Of Hon. g. I. Elken Of Mayville.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Chas. E. Taylor came up from Fargo
and spent Sunday with his family
here. sss
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Sam Fisher, Tho has been attending
the university came home to spend a
few days.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

John Cowat, Jr., returned to Grand
Forks University, after spending ev-
eral days with his parents and friends
here.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Judge Buttz and court stenographer
Stevens left this week for New Rock
ford, where they are holding a term Of
court. 'ss4sas ST
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Fred Mann, Jr., has returned to his
studies at the University, after spend
ing several days withir his parents here,
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Don't fail to attend "a Pair Of
Skies" at the Grand. Opera house to-
morrow evening. It is going to be a
hummer"
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

i Rock Island
Oscar Kuckuk, who has benn ill for
several days is recovering.
William Doheny was a. week end
guest at the M. A. Doheny home.
MI. and Mrs. Andrew Soderlund
were visitors at the G. E. Thompson
home Sunday.
A party of young people spent Sun
day afternoon with Miss Olga Kuckuk
at the military grounds
Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Barr entertained
at dinner Sunday. Their guests were:
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Smith and family.
.-HHF-L - 80 - ~ 'Es
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Paris and Wahneta
were guests at the home of Joseph
Ryan Sunday. x
-..------. ~
Lyle Doheny is spending the week
at Grahams Island, the guest Of his
uncle and family.
Teddy Rombeau spent the first Of
the week in Devils Lake with his sis
ter, Mrs. Earl Mercer.
Miss Emily Smith spent last week
in Devils Lake with Miss Minnie Red
man.
Misses Cecile O'Brien and Nettie
Skurdahl were guests Of Miss Eva
Barr Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Thompson were
guests at a sleighride party given by
Mr.. and, Mrs. Andrew Soderlund at the
Pitcher farm Friday evening.
Miss Marie Palmer and her pupils
spent a part of the afternoon We'd
nesday, very pleasantly by the open
ing of a Valentine box
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Ryan attended
a card party Friday evening given at
the home of the formers brother, Jas.
Ryan, who lives northeast of Devils
Lake.
News from Mrs. John Rock, who left
for Minneapolis t omeet her husband,
Sergeant John Rock at Fl. Smelling, is
to the effect that she has been ill since
her arrival at the Fort. If her health
improves sufficiently the will be in De-
wills Lake by the last of the week.
Miss Eva Barr and Donald entertain
ed very pleasantly at the Barr home
Saturday evening by giving a Valen-
tine party. AS the guests arrived they
were met by Don Cupid, who was inn
personated by Master George Barr,
who was dressed in white and carried
q bow and arrow which he used skill
fully during the evening. Each guest
was tagged with a heart as he or she
entered the living room. During the
$3.50 - A.. -..>-A- Az ~. ,.>A
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

satisfactory as motor fuels.
Chemists in America are giving
sanuch attention to the solution Of the
problem offered by the fuel shortage,
and the department Of chemistry of
the University Of North Dakota is
making a special study Of the subject.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Remember the "Pair Of Sixes' at
the Grand Opera house tomorrow ev-
ening.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

! Man and wife wants work on farm.
Man to be foreman and wife cook.
Enquire at: World Office. 7-4t
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

C. D. Haley is home sagain aftersRt-
tending the big auto show at Mime
apolis. s
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Miss Emily Smith spent last week
in Devils Lake with Miss Minnie Red
man.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Misses Cecile O'Brien and Netti,
Skurdahl were guests Of Miss Ev.
Barr Saturday and Sunday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Editor Scott Of the Lawton Repub-
lican, spent Tuesday in the city.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15
Rock Island

Oscar Kuckuk, who has benn ill TO,
several days is recovering.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. George Thompson were
guests at a sleighride party given by
MI. and Mrs. Andrew Soderlund at the
Pitcher farm Friday evening.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Lyle Doheny is spending the week
at Grahams Island, the guest Of his
uncle and family.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

News from Mrs. John Rock, who left
for Minneapolis t omeet her husband,
Sergeant John Rock at Fl. Smelling, is
to the effect that she has been ill since
her arrival at the Fort. If her health
improves sufficiently the will be in De-
wills Lake by the last of the week.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Teddy Rombeau spent the first Of
the week in Devils Lake with his sis
ter, Mrs. Earl Mercer.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

William Doheny was a, week end
guest at the M. A. Doheny home.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

MI. and Mrs. Andrew Soderlund
visitors at the G. E. Thompson
home Sunday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Miss Marie Palmer and her pupils
spent a part of the afternoon We'd
nesday, very pleasantly by the open
ing of a Valentine box
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

A party of young people spent Sum
day afternoon with Miss Olga Kuckuk
at the military grounds.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. c. Paris and Wahneta
were guests at the home of Joseph
Ryan Sunday. q
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Ryan attended
a card party Friday evening given at
the home of the formers brother, Jas.
Ryan, who lives northeast of Devils
Lake.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-14
WOMAN ARRESTED
FORFRAUD ON THE
Eve OF MARRIAGE
Accused by Federal Authori-
ties of Using Mails to De
fraud in Correspondence
Relative to Marriage.

Nav HGstes6 was arrested by the
sheEaISss cfflce On warrant charging
asr with using the gn&4ls 10 S4eIsal q.
She Was indicted last month by shs
federal grand jIry Al Columbus, q,
sliegnEs that in November. 1914, she
snssg9ssa advertisements IN different
easte1n papers setting fora that she
l~ssEs am unmarried woman ana wished
u correspond with men having MAJ
s4ncrsy Iar their oAlecf,
II : Tglr1ller alleged tllsJ AFTER Sc
sns ia communication w5sh scSersl
: IN. Size tod 4llela JhaE She had coa-
xaderah4e props ~, bal thai SHE Ms
somewhat IL deht. ana sfat hcr cred
! sars were hs.saSsing her Tor their
aacTley and ii she coala marry some
Z soa mlaEl mhp p0oald assist her IN
a.aSlzfg har indebtedness he coald
SHARE a1eF property
X u Ta1Tsser alleged IN the in6ict-
ssRsnl rha1 Jehn IA. t-ll5Ss q. tsoala-
astan and 4, } 2sarS lns wfre GclraGa-
60, LEST Thursday Y. Apisz, Who is
Sssl9 known hCrc, precng'ed = MAJ
fstase RceaSc sss5 lta ANA May lluSteaa
isvere ue have hecn q1gsts,ris,l. hat he-
. ere sslc Knot was s5ea, The glpstea il
A0ora&n usss arrested ana HE lccasc
NsslS gggTct Standpoint News.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-14
ksRl olvoRcE REvsvEn
Suis Brought by Attorney Against
Sss5rSitf Fer sSNlee Gwen
70 Defendant.

The kell divorce csc was REVIVED
kgsln Whoa tsaston T 5l,zhuch, al
kssosatos = Mesnl lis, Tenn. flc6 s.lt
$ cainSt Thomas r, htT5, &c slaintf
enG tH'aSs-,seis94aant ia the action sa
sshilh Mrs lSat,oi kegl NaS granted
ls1sneoas n SashepN Mr. F1szhaea
sskS SaaN With interest," FROM N&rsA
. 1aaa, sor serNltas damned rendered an
2 ts-al .s2aise se M9s. Kerr Nhlte $50
was R5Sitlas AN l4er mother in Men
asNlS in aawuarg- lSa6.
The SAN ~ directed against Mr, kv-3
a. ARC a2tss1,a reason thas he ws~
hsass ef tlae 1a1n3ly at Than 1lrsr ANA rs
ssp0nsl hle 1er The aelsts cantraetea faS
asr> wife a u alSa rI4sll1td that "
3Ntra fencea Mrs N.14 IL scck 4eca3
.raN5se ty Ng> alacea asteapi ~ ~,
Deer azse9a9ca laSsae sna riated 81 i
Sanna7aNra TIE plaintzff ais Ia5S
Claim Y 3eeS For Brnelans sy5Gen
stF lHc sr.a4 in Ag.half q Ms kcrl.
Gear ,7' Als7l, FrssSs.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-14
COURT OBJECTED
TOLANCUACE AND
ASSESSED A FINE
Character Witness Too EN-
phatic in Opinion of Judge
and He Is Punished for
Contempt.

Vale. Jan. zS-Circuit court with
Judge Dalton Biggs on the bench. had
rs proceedings considerably enlivened
Thursday during the trial of the case
Of The State of Oregon versus Frank
Hanna, who WAS indicted on the charge
OF assault and battery, as the result
Of a desperate fight ar westfall with
young man named Kimhan.
Among the character witnesses put
on the witness stand was James Beck
er Of Westtall, son of Charles Becker,
who is reputed to be one or the rich
est mon in Nallaeur county. When the
attorney asked Becker what he knew
Of the defendant as TO his reputation
for truth and Veracity, Becker unhesi-
tatinclS answered; He Is a h Of a
d-a lar" JudSe Becker promptly
fined Becker So. which Becker paid IN
llsc form II a cheek when excused
IraIa the witness stand. IL is said that
Becker. when writing the check, in
serted these words in the lower lett
ravaers For telling the truth"
The nary brought in a verdict of ac
auittal for Hanna.
In Tn, sheep replevin suit et \. J.
verdict Vas ia favor of Wallace.
FOR STEALING GRAIN.
Ii the cSSe 81 the state If OreSon
versus Harvey Bjce, who IS charged
with steaiiaS six sacks Of grain, the
5ary stcssi II Tor conviction and one
for accaittal. The case viii he tried
ever asaia.
tSrcat interest is centercd in the case
81 the state Of oregon versus h. IL.
Soawocd, who WAS Indicted on tho
charge Of stealing five head Of cattle
froyu William Jones, the widely known
s7ocSraan, banker and merchant q
n >stfall and Juntura- The SeSwooas
arr among the best known families in
Nalhcur county. The trial of this ease
}ass been going on since Thursday,
#'r5day afternoon n juror took sick ana
i rcccSS WIS taken until yesterday,
Wien me trial again proceeded Each
SidC GaS numerous Witnesses
so
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-14
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

THE annual meeting ~ the stock
holders ~ the HawkcSe Lumber com
pSny Wil te held az the office y the
company IN Roise. Idaho, On Monday,
san. =, 1877. Al tie hcnr Of o'clock
=, pa Ter The purpose q cloetins \
lizard ~ directors and Ter the trans
ac1ior of Sach other business as may
properly Gene before he meeting.
\, f. TRNEER,