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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-26
PROSPER

Prosper, N. d., Feb. 26.-Mrs. Harold
Johnson delightfully."- entertained the
Prosper Needlework club Thursday aft
ernoon. The guest list numbered about
the Prosper schools, the Misses Kuhn
and Brainerd, and s. J. Severson. Cut
flowers enhanced the attractiveness of
the various rooms and other decora-
three-course lap lunch was served by
the hostess, assisted by the Misses YES
ia Steer and Julia Isensee, of the agri-
cultural college.
Equity club met Saturday afternoon in
the schoolhouse. Very fine music was
furnished by the Monson orchestra.
Several important business matters
which J.. v. Brainard told about his
trip to the convention in Bismarck.
The closing number on the program
was solo by Miss Florence Monsoon.
Coffee and cake were served by the
ladies.
The dance in Harwood was well at
tended by the young people of Prosper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Almer Benson enter
Wednesday evening. Music was fur
nished by Miss Peterson and Mr.. Sever
son. The hostess was assisted in serv-
ing a delicious lap luncheon by Mrs.
Albin Johnson, OF Canada.
Mrs. Olaf Kyllo was hostess to the
Norwegian Ladies' Aid Thursday after
noon. A large crowd attended. A sump-
tuous luncheon was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Hanson were en-
tertained at the Henry Hanson farm at
dinner Sunday.
Master Walter Monson, who has been
Ill for the past week., is again able to
be around.
v. Whisenand and son Ray were in
Fargo the first part of the past week.
Peter E. Johnson spent few days
In Fargo.
Mrs. J. A. Bonn and daughters. Mary
and Rose, were in Fargo to visit with
their son and brother Will, who is in
one of the hospitals there.
Miss Lucy Brownlee, of Page, is
house guest of Marian Brainard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Swan Monsoon were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Pete johnson
at dinner Sunday.
Miss Helen Monson was guest of Miss
Eleanor Pearson, of College street, Far
go, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Miss Luella Kuhn spent the weekend
at the Brainard home.
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COUNTY
Is AFTER THE
new ASYLUM

Rugby, n. d. Feb. 2e.-At a mass
meeting. which was q genuine demon
stration of the new community spir-
it, the cooperation between Ccuntry
and town, farmers and business men
of Pierce county united and Joined
hands in the genuine spirit of CO.
operation to secure the location of the
new insane asylum In Pierce county,
at Rugby. A committee consisting OF
business men and farmers was ap-
pointed for this work and fund quick
ly subscribed and raised for the COM
mittee's use. The meeting and the sue
cess of it's efforts demonstrated be-
yond question the value Of the new
spirit of cooperation between the
town and its territory. Realizing the
new community spirit and the mutu-
atty of interest between the town
and it's territory Rugby Is claiming
an increased population and is de-
manding q new census. The whole
community, country and town are
unanimous in their efforts to secure
is the opinion of all that this is the
only proper location for the institu-
ton. With one institution in the south
ern half of the state, Rugby is CEN
trally located in the other half. Rail-
road facilities are nrst-class. A gem
uine appreciation Of any one Of the
location, surroundings and conditions
existing in Pierce county cannot help
but convince that this IL the only
proper location for this institution.
We would like to have you publish
this article If possible.
Paul Campbell.
l.. r. Nostdal,
T.. S. Dale.
.... Committee.
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TOOK BAD SPILL
n. r. Beeman Is Knocked Unconscious
When Thrown From Sleigh.

Mott, N. D., Feb. 26.-H, F. Beeman
met with an accident which might
have proved fatal He in company
with Louie Auer started out for the
Schultz farm southwest Of Mott in
the formers prairie "snow schooner
Everything went along nicely until
they arrived where the road crosses
the Milwaukee track, south Of the
school house. The rig passed over the
first rail but when 1t hit the second
the story was different. The runner of
the rig in some manner caught on the
rail and as the team was going at
pretty good rate, the occupants were
thrown clear of the rig. In landing
Mr.. Beeman's head came in contact
with the hard rail. knocking him I'M
conscious Immediately. Mr.. Auer who
passed through the accident without
mishap, carried the unconscious man
to the rig and hurried him to his
home, where the injuries were treated.
Mr.. Beeman is now up and around
and is mighty glad that he is able to
tell the story. His face and head are
badly disfigured but aside from this
he is getting along nicely.
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CASSELTON

Casselton, N. D., Feb. 23.-To The
Forum: Mrs. VIM. Gallup delight
fully entertained Saturday at. 1880
o'clock luncheon, in honor of Mrs. r.
H. Corse. Covers were laid for nine.
Following the repast, the hostess as
signed stunts" for each guest, which
created no end of amusement.
L. A. Taubert spent Monday in Far
go on business.
The local high school basketball
quint defeated the jamestown high
Friday evening, by score of % to
rs.
The new fire whistle was tried out
and proved very satisfactory.
Mrs. Fred Port has been laid up
with severe case of grippe"
]. r. Callahan is twin city visitor
this week.
The dance and card party given by
the Ladies' Catholic Order of Forest
ers was well attended, and all had a
most excellent time. Ames orchestra
furnished the music for the dancers.
The Fargo high school basketball
girls defeated our team Saturday at
the Agassiz building after hard
fought battle.
The pupils Of Miss Emma Taubert
appeared in recital Saturday at which
they splendidly acquitted themselves.
A large company of invited guests
were present. The hostess served
dainty refreshments at the close of
the program.
The high wind Friday night, which
did much damage, started a car Of
coal in the Great Northern yards
which travelled as far as Colfax be-
fore it could be stopped. Luckily no
one was hurt although 1t is estimated
It was travelling at the rate OF about
fifty miles per hour.
John r. Martin and Fred Schossow,
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MAPLETON.

Mapleton, N. D.. Feb. 23.-Rev. q. B.
Galley OF Valley City will speak in the
Presbyterian church here Sunday
evening.
Despite the storm II members of
the Willing Workers and II visitors
attended the meeting at Mrs. Charles
IFooter's Thursday afternoon. A de-
lightful social afternoon was enjoyed
as were also the delicious ice cream
Pand other choice viands. Mrs. c. B.
Hay, who had been out of the state
the past year, was restored to mem
bership.
William Barry Of Havana, ILL.,. who
arrived last Sunday to look after his
interests in the Mcknight farm. re-
turns home today, leaving Henry Lang
in charge until he returns with his
family within the next two weeks.
Albert Lindsay will move with his
family to Prosper.
! I The game of basketball played last
evening between the Hendrum quint
and Mapleton's first, resulted in a
score of 81 to IL in favor of the Hen
tdrumites.
Ralph Gibson, the .lineman on the
Farmers line. hunted for a break in
the line until he traced IT. to the
switchboard Of the Fargo central We'd
nesday.
The entertainment for the school
given in the hall Friday evening as
announced in The Forum, was a fine
affair and much appreciated by the
large audience.
DIR. Samuel Mitchell. county coroner,
was called to Leonard to investigate
the case of Robert Frederick Schim-
ming, who committed suicide by
shooting himself through the head on
sMonday. Deceased was "a years old
and no cause except insomnia could be
given for the act. No inquest was held.
DIR. Mitchell returned home Wednes-
day morning.
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Glendale Normal.

Ellendale, N. D., Feb. 26.-March 16
has been chosen for the date of the an
Drum Major is full of action and spirit
ed music. and rehearsals indicate q
splendid performances.
The second term recital will be given
on Friday, March 8, in the assembly
room of Carnegie hall.
The new steel doors to the new vault
were installed on wednesday ana the
school now has a. f1reproof place to
keep. its records and account books. The
change has been made without materi-
ally Infringing upon the space OF the
school, ,r,
day of last week had its regular pro-
gram, which was followed by treat to
oyster stew by the society to all its
members.
Fields gave q very interesting and in
structive talk upon the Winter Sky,
Mr. Fields is something of an astron-
omer and not only gave very many IN
teresting facts about the heavenly bod
les but also showed where to find some
of the better known consultations.
3 on ST. Valentines day, the Y. M. and
Y. W. associations held joint meeting
in the chapelroom for the discussion r.. :. OF
ing they adjourned to the domestic
science Kitchen, where the young peo-
ple and their guests enjoyed together q
taffy pull The associations are royal
entertainers and those who had the
privileges of meeting with them expert
eneed q treat.
on FEB. Ia, Huron college basketball
team came up TO Ellendale for a game
Of BASKETBALL They are strong team
and beat the N. l. team when the N, l.
boys were down there just before the
long storm blockade. They were at
Ellendale to save their record, but, aft
er a very spirited game, the N. l. boys
gave them about the same sort of de-
feat that was administered to the ~ I.
team at Huron. On Wednesday of last
week the Mayville normal team was to
play at Glendale. but as the train did
game had to be cancelled. These two
teams will meet again when Ellendale
goes 10 Mayville next week. There are
several good games scheduled for the
local floor and some of the fastest bas-
IxetbalI games will probably be seen to-
wards the close of the season.
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ST.. both of Chaffee were business call
ers in town Tuesday.
Miss Bessie Collins, of Greeley,
Colo, arrived Tuesday for a visit with
her cousin, Mrs. r. T. Terrence.
DR.. and Mrs. Tony Lier Of Fargo,
spent Sunday with the formers broth
err DR.. E. H. Lier. and family.
Mrs. Chas. Peterson and Mrs. VIM.
Martin were guests at the Walker
home this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Q. Dalrymple
entertained about fifty-five guests at
a $3.50 o'clock dinner Tuesday evening.
The spacious rooms were handsomely
decorated in patriotic colors. Follow
ing the dinner, 500 was played from
thirteen tables.
Mrs. E. H. Lier was hostess to four
teen ladies' on Tuesday afternoon. The
afternoon was spent in needlework
and social chat. following which,
dainty refreshments were served.
Mrs. John Billiard suffered a stroke
of paralysis Wednesday afternoon and
is in critical condition. Her many
friends hope for speedy recovery.
Frank Newberry arrived Tuesday
evening for a few days visit with her
sister, Mrs. r. c. Hazard. on his way
back from Mercedes Texas, where he
has been with the jamestown COM
pany.
DIR. Glasgow, who has been In i'll
health lately, left Sunday evening for
Rochester. MINI. ..er-. f..
The marriage of Arthur Roden and
Miss Bessie Cruden occurred at St.
Leo's church, Tuesday morning. After
a short visit in eastern cities, they ex-
pect to return to their beautiful farm
east Of the city to make their future
hnrnn THAR rnanU friends ara wish
ing them all happiness.
Fire was destroyed early Thursday
evening in the basement of the H. r.
Stroehlow drug store. Quick action by
our we'll trained volunteer fire depart
ment saved the loss of the building
and contents and with very little
damage. .#
DR.. H. p. Cooper has been on the
sick list for the past week, but all
will be glad to know that he is able
to be about again and will be in his
usual place Sunday.
The Fargo high school basketball
team suffered defeat at the hands of
the local high school rural basketball
team to the tune of % to Is. Both
teams played an excellent game.
August Erbstoesser. of Chaffee, was
a Casselton visitor Wednesday, on his
return from st. Paul.
The funeral services of the late r.
Schimming, son of VIM. Schimming
near Chaffee, was held at Bethel,
Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Geo. H. Stanley has been on
our sick list for a few days, but is
slowly improving. Our Honorable
Mayor is now dieting on boiled eggs
as result of Mrs. Stanley's sick
ness.
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WOMEN TO AID
THE RED CROSS

Grand Forks, NJ D.. Feb. 26.-At a
meeting held in the public library by
the women interested in the Soldiers
Aid. it was decided that for the pres-
ent the organization would retain its
old name, and, while doing the Red
Cross work, it would not become af-
filiated with the national Red Cross
society.
The first work meeting under the
new ruling is to be held at the home
of Mrs. J. B. Wineman, IS Fourth ave-
nue.. on Tuesday afternoon, March s.,
at o'clock. 1t is desired that all
women interested in this work at
tend the meeting and that they bring
their sewing accessories with them.
The meeting will be given over to the
making of hospital supplies so that in
case of an emergency arising, the aid
would be ready to meet it.
After the business meeting several
informal discussions regarding the
new work were taken up, and 1t was
decided that as part Of the new
duties each member would do
what she could to create sentiment
of loyalty to our own country, and to
make every person. man, woman or
child. feel the necessity Of doing his
full share, IL the time comes when
this will be necessary.
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INCOME
! OF HIGH JUDGES
(R. H ID. PaulsnnN

I Bismarck. N. D.. Feb. 26-The con-
stitutionality of the bill by Repre-
sentative Rott, Jr., which cut off the
$500 expense account previously paid
Justices Of the supreme court, is
Questioned by Representative J. F. T.
O'Connor, of Grand Forks, in a COM
Snunication to the attorney generals
office.
! Mr.. O'Connor asks the attorney gen.
aral for an opinion on the right of the
legislature to cut such expense &C
count from the justices who are at
present serving, it being maintained
that the legislature is without power
to either increase or reduce the en-
oluments of any officer during the
term that he is serving at the same
such increase or decrease act may be
passed.
! The bill killing off the justices ex-
pense account reduces their income
from $500 a year to $4,000 a year. 1t
was signed by Governor Frazier.
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Jamestown College

jamestown, N. D., Feb. 26.-Great re-
joicing among students of jamestown
ANNOUNCED that President Kroeze, who
started east a week ago, had already
secured a gift of $4,000 from one per-
son for the purpose of erecting a chapel
and conservatory building for that in
stitution. The dispatch came from New
York, but 1t is not known whether the
gift. is from that city or some other
locality. Smaller gifts for other pur-
when the endowment OF $S50,0o0 was
completed in December, this campaign
for music building ana gymnasium
was announced, but such prompt and
Students and others are wondering now
whether the interchangeable and re
sourceful president will bring home a
gymnasium also in his vest pocket. The
erected as rapidly as possible and will
release space in other buildings badly
needed for other purposes. 1t will be
the eighth building on the campus.
J. H Worst, former president OF the
agricultural college, addressed the city
Young Mems Christian association sun
day afternoon. The college Y. M. Z. IL.
Joined with that OF the city and gave a
the Methodist church Saturday evening,
at which he made a very telling ad-
dress on The Coordination of College
Work and Culture.
petition mas p0Sn " -
faculty asking for the introduction or
military training as part OF the phys
zeal culture required by the college. 1t
was signed by nearly all the young
men. A few have made, in an Informal
way, a counter representation, on the
ground that it would develop milltar-
A preliminary tryout resulted in the
selection of the following men for the
debate, with Fargo college on the cues
ton of the adoption of the Swiss sys-
tern of military training and service by
the United States: Affirmative, Rob
ertson. Ericsson and Burr; negative,
Kale, Dale and probably Buck. The de-
hate is dual, occurring at both Fargo
and Jamestown the same evening. The
Affirmative team is the visiting team In
each case. The date will be about the
middle of March. There has been con-
siderable concern as to the action OF
congress before that time.
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MEDICINE BILL
IN SENATE TODAY
lRv II. d. Paulsonl

Bismarck. N. D. Feb. 26.-rHouse
bill 123, proposing state ban on pat
ent medicines, and providing for the
creation OF state commission to SUI
pervise the business. comes back to-
the senate today from the public
health committee without recommen-
dalton.
This action was determined on at
it's meeting Saturday evening.
Several opponents OF the measure,
appearing before the committee, pro-
tested the passage of the bill on the
theory that it would work an injustice
to honest manufacturers or patent
medicines, or preparations. H. w.
Gray, secretary OF the state RexalI
association. ana B. L. Bentson, Fargo,
were among those who appeared
against the measure.
Chairman Rowe contended that the
manufacturers of honest medicines
need have no fears under the bin as
drawn.
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WARRANTY BILL
STILL UNDECIDED
(RY H. D. Paulson.l

Bismarck. N. b.. Feb. 26.-The i'm
piled warranties bill. as related to the
sale of implements, considered at a
meeting of the judiciary committee of
the senate Saturday, still is an I'M
decided issue.
Representative Divet appeared before
the committee in support of the
measure as it passed the house, while
Attorney M. w. Murphy appeared in
opposition to the proposed act.
Mr.. Murphy maintained that the
passage Of the bill by the senate might
mean serious changes in the methods
that machine companies would employ
with respect to distribution, and that,
instead of distributing from Fargo, as
they now do. that their points Of dis
tribution might be removed to Min
neSota.
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mo STOMACH PAIN,
GAS, INDIGESTION
in FIVE MINUTES
HPAPE'S DIAPEPSIN" is THE BEST
rANTAcID AND STOMACH REG
ssa ULATOR KNOWN.

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most marvellous, and the joy is its
harmIessness.
A large ffty-cent case Of Pape's
Tiiapepsin is worth it's weight in gold
z to men and women who cant get their
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home-should always be kept handy in
case OF "a sick. sour, upset stomach
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quickest. surest antacid for the stom-
ach in the world.-Adv.
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LEONARD YOUNG
NAN KILLS SELF

Robert Schimming, "a years old, SON
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Schimming,
living northwest of Leonard, this
county, ended his own life, according
to word brought to this city. Ths
young man had been i'll for long
time and 1t is thought that the deed
was committed during\ a ut. Of
dependency.
The body of the young man was
found in his room at the home of his
parents, a rifle lying near it show
ing how the end had come.
Coroner Samuel Mitchell of Mapleton,
was called and returned the only
verdict possible. that OF suicide.
The young man and his parents are
we'll known in the western part OF the
county.
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Last year Costa Rica exported near
ly two million pounds of cacao beans
valued at $4,000. The beans are
grown by farmers on banana land
that does not produce fruit as well as
new land. The plant is easily grown
and the beans may be kept for a good
shipping price.
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WEEDS HIS sTEPMoTHER.

GaIliopolis, Ohio. Feb. 24.-Wil-
lard Houser was married recently
to Mrs. Stella Houser, his step
mother, who is the mother of three
children by Houser's father. Hou-
ser's father died three months ago.
The newlyweds reside at Chap
man, in Jackson county, near here.
BY Wizards marriage to his
stepmother he becomes stepfath-
er as we'll as half brother to his
wife's children.
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To Prevent the Grin.

J Colds cause Grip-Laxative Bromo
Quinine removes cause. There is only
one "Bromo Quinine." e. w. GROVES
signature on box. 25c.-Advt.
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The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-06-05
.GETER TO BECOME
.SCHURZ,SECRETARY
DANIELS DECLARES
ASSOCIATED Press BY U. s. Naval cOmmu
nication service)


WASHINGTON, June 5--The Ger.
man gunboat Geier, which was seized
by the federal authorities following the
declaration Of war against Germany,
and which is now at Pearl Harbor,
undergoing repairs, will be renamed
when she goes into service of the Unit
ed States. She will be called the
Schurz, after Carl Schurz, the cele-
brated German,American citizen who
won fame and honor for himself in the
Civil War. .,n...
A formal announcement to this effect
was made by Secretary Daniels yes
terday. The head of the navy depart
meut also stated that the government
intends to follow this plan with the
other German steamers seized and
would name them after famous Ger
man. Americans. s
1t was announced last night that the
government is considering the suspen'
sion of the coastwise shipping laws
during the war in order to allow for
eign shipping to trade coastwise " to
relieve the present congestion.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-06-05
Wireless Plants
For Spies Are
Found In Mex co
Shipped Bit BY Bit Into Southern
Republic But Plot Is FoiIed BY
Arrest Of German Conspirators
BY the Secret Service Agents
Of Uncle Sam
(Associated Press By o. s. Naval cOmmu-
nication Bervicel r-

AAAhVchhtoe EEebb ~ v, .. naval Commu-
nication serviceD M
NEW YORK, June 5-Evidence that
two wireless plants have been shippd
piecemeal into Mexico, supposedly for
the use Of spys has been unearthed by
the secret service. This development
came in connection with the arrest Of
three men here in the investigation Of
the leak to Berlin Of the news Of the
departure OF the Y. s. naval flotilla for
England and service in putting down
the undersea boat menace. M
The three men arrested are Irvine
Bonaparte, clerk, Henry Parasi an
employe of German electrical con.
cern and Axel Melchar, saIoonkeeper
who ran an establishment in Harlem.
The prisoners are accused of having
entered into q conspiracy to mail news
relative to the departure or intended
departure Of U. 5. naval vessels and
of large merchant ships as well as mill
.ary secrets TO Germany, using Nor
wegian sailors rs their Intermediates.
Il Is claimed that the conspirators op-
erated in both the United States and
In Mexico.