The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-03
-'----A--A----s-s--aps--s-s--
VAN HOOK.

Van Hook, N. D., March 1.-The
Max Sanish branch is now open for
travel after some eighteen days Dur
ing this time mail came to Van Hook
twice overland. People of the village
feel as If the outside world had
been heard from.
On the morning of February 4, at
an early hour and during one of the
worst storms of the season, the home
of Chas. Powelson was burned. The
women on the second floor were
awakened by Mrs. Powelson, who dis
covered the fire. All escaped, some
clad only in night robes to face stiff
''northwester" to shelter. There was
little insurance on either building or
contents. The fire originated in an
oyerheated furnace.
John Rust returned Saturday from
an extended visit with friends at Mar
tin, N. d.
Mrs. Fred Albrecht returned from
Staples where she has been visiting
with the parents Of Mr.. Albrecht.
Tuesday noon when most people
the Cry OF fire was again heard. The
Opera theatre was on fire,the fire
coming from the upper story. The
lower sfioor was occupied by Chas.
Wales and family and Lloyd Young
who conducted a confectionery. AS a
strong wind was blowing flames soon
spread to the building occupied by John
Stephenson, who had a tailor shop
in the front, and who resided in the
rear. BY the heroic work of citizens
a partly constructed building next to
Stephenson's was removed. By this
time the chemical engines were in
place and by their aid Larson &
Quam's pool hall was saved. The
household furniture of the three FAM
tiles was saved. Wales carried $1,000
insurance on property valued at $1,000.
Stephenson's building was covered by
$500 insurance.
A bell has been placed on the
town hall and will be used to give the
alarm in case the fire demon decides
to again visit Van Hook.
The home talent play. In Plum VAL
ley, which was to have been given at
Opera theatre was given at Larson &
Quam's pool hall. Though given un-
der difficulties the company exhibited
much ability and was much appre-
ciated by the large audience. A good
ly< sum was Melted for the baseball
boys.
Thursday evening, a reception and
banquet was rendered Asa d. Wilson,
member of Company ID, who just re-
turned from the Mexican border. A
four course dinner was served to fifty
guests at the Star hotel. Mr.. Holman
acted as POSTMASTER and the fol-
lowing responded: c. N. Cottingham,
J. E. Hanold. Amos Nabseth. A. Ny
strom, Ted Engdahl and DIR. Blather-
nick Arter's Dreamland orchestra
furnished the music.
e. G. Ranum and family have re-
turned from the twin cities after a
three weeks visit with relatives in
South Dakota. .... ...
Miss Gertrude Kemps, employed by
the Midland Lyceum bureau, is here
for the purpose Of making arrange
ments to secure another course of en-
tertainment for Van Hook for next
year. We are much pleased with the
three numbers that have been sent to
us and are looking forward to Osselo
Pooler and Joice Dilti, entertainers,
who are billed for March 6.
Mr.. ando Mrs. Godfrey Johnson left
Tuesday for Rochester, Mimi, to con-
suit the Mayo brothers with regard to
Mrs. Johnson's health.
The Ladies Civic league has been
doing the work Of associated chari-
ties in providing clothing for the fire
sufferers,