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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-05
COOK CONVICTED
OF KILLING Wife
AND HER SISTER
Jury in Maud Case Returns a
Verdict Today,

SHAWNEE. Okla. oct s-(Spe
rlal)-Gcorgc Cook. farmer living near
Maud, was convicted hy a Jury early
thus morning of the murders of his
vic, Grace Cook, and his sister in law
Sallle Thomas OF July ~ The Jury
had delberated since early last night.
Cook was sentenced TO life mprson-
mcnt IN the state penitcnilary.
Pleaded Insanity.
Cool, had pleaded insanity, his at.
toneyS introducing testimony to show
that one oi his paternal uncles had
been insane. that his grandfather s
uncle was insane had a son who was
insane and another son who killed
himself; that his mother was one oi
seven children OF whom five died be
tore they were two months old and the
sixth was haliwtted, that an aunt OF
his mother and one OF his half sisters
KILLED themselves and that a brother
and a cousin were eqllepties.
Alienists testified that Cook va.
temporarily insane at the time Of the
killing Il was brought ont that Cook
wife left him last December bu, later
returned On July -, Sallle Thomas
went TO the Cook home to take her 81,
ter to town bu, Cook objected and when
Miss Thomas started to get the Cook
baby he killed both of them
Second Wife Nursed First.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-05
FR0ST.BnTEN RAIN
CEASES AT CHICAGO

CHICAGO, oct S--A rain so frost.
bitten that It looked very much like
snow. today broke over the stage set
for the first Of the worlds series game
here tomorrow. bu, the man in the
weather tower ignored 1t and said with
conviction Fair and cool tomorrow
Then he added There may be frost
This rain Is JUS, little nothing
To- it, tie had scarcely finished hl,
explanation when the gust Flcw ,tSeli
out Al the American league ground,
the sudden cessation oi the dowupour
brought sigh, OF relief The sod and
the base lines were uulmpaired and
interrupted batting practice was re.
>umed hy the White SnN
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-05
Catholic Leader in Oklahoma
Sends Check for $40 to
"0ur Boys in France To-
baCCO Fund

When cod shall have taken the per
iumc and the beauty from the rose and
shall have stripped the sky OF it, sunset
,plendor when the Pullman cat i,
abolished and the ,nly motor lsa truck
It will be time enough to say Thou
shalt not smoke. writes 1heuphilc
Mecrschacr, bishop OF the Catholic
church IN Oklahoma, IN letter in
which he cnclusc> $40 iur the "Our
Boy, IN France Tobacco Fund
lie suggests that everyone con
tribute Tor the consolation oi the boy,
IN KHAKI as an acknowledgment and
thank offering Tor the innocent plea,
ureS with which our heavenly Father
has filled or lives even here below"
The letter which va, accompanied
hy SlO for the tobacco luod follows.
Please accept the enclosed Slo a.,
my contribution to the Times tobacco
fund ior our soldiers Surely our va
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-05
MEXICAN OFFICIAL
IGNORES DRAFT CALL

NEW YORK. oct s Jesus Mar.
tlncl Mexican vice consul here. has
failed to answer final summons to
appear before a local draft exemption
board Member, of the board today
stated that the case had been placed IN
the hands OF the United States diS,ric.
attorney Mariners refusal to answer
the summons was advised by Juan T.
BURNS, the Mexican consul who main.
tainS Marines status aS a representa-.
tive ~ another country should cNemnt
him from the operation oi the drais
law The vice-con'ul has refused TO
hll out blanks which the board mem.
berS declared would exempt him ltoru
their further jurisdiction
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-05
PUBLIC WILL SHARE
IN WAR OIL PRICES

WASHINGTON. Od. S-Ol AMI
gasoline rctlncrN meeting here TODAY
with the federal trades commission wcr,
told that the government will insist that
the public share NJ the war prices which
are 10 be fixed The commission al
ready has submitted to President vii
son preliminary cost estimates on which
the governmen, will base prices for oil
and gasoline for war purposes. Today,
hearing was to give producers an oppor
tunlty to submit their case. There has
been ND decision yet az to whether the
government will place oil and gasoline
under control OF the fuel admni,,ra
tlon or whether it will enter into A
voluntary pr,ce agreement
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-05
CONVICTED BANKER
RAILROAD FLAGMAN

CHICAGO, oct William II
Paisley founder and head Of the de.
iunct banking firm oi " II Paisley
h Sons. which operated three private
banks ON Chicago'S no',l side, is now
crossing iragman lor the Chicago
North Shore 4 Milwaukee Electric
railroad Paisley and his two sons arr
under sentence TO the Joliet penitcn
tiaty, the father for one year and the
,ohS for two years each ior receiving
deposit, while rnSolyeni Their cases
have been appealed and they are all
at liberty on bond
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-05
CITY IN FLANDERS
IS HEAVILY FINED

llNNRE. oct ! \ Belg,an official
communication received today says
"/ccle. m eastern Flanders. has been
fined @roO marks for the giving oi
food and cigars to passing English en-
gincrrs Furthermore, all houses must
he shut up at o'clock in the evening.
after which nobody IS To be allowed
IN the streets
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-05
TURkESTAN Revolt
BREAKS OUT AGAIN

PEIROGRAD, De, 5-The govern.
mcut has declared a state oi war m
IurkcSlan where revolutionary move
mentS broke out early ,hl, week The
situation appeared to be- becoming nor
NAL when 1t suddenly flated up again
As protest against the sending oi a
punitive expedition the council oi
workmcn, and soldiers delegate, in
Iashkcnt the capital ha, proclaimed
a general strike
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-05
C0NFEREES AGREE
ON INSURANCE ACT

WASHINGTON, oct S.--The sol.
dierS and sailor, insurance bill, In,
last important measure pending before
congress, was placed m form for fual
action today when senate and housd
conlcrecN reached complete agreement,
including retention ol the senate
amendment restoring the grades IT
general and lieutenant general in tn,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-05
TROOPS IN FRANCE
VISITED BY SHARP
By the Associated Press.

AMERICAN RAINING AMP IN
FRANCE, OCT S-Thc American am
ha"ador TO france, William g Shatp
visited the American training camp YES
trfday he said ON leaving
as | watched our splendid young
soldiers a, their dull. cheerful ani
determined, could have no doubt oi
their victory with the united nation
behind them In the faces OF these
splendid soldiers saw the spin, OF res
dilute America"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-05
Foe Aviator Feared
None When Cuynemer
Fell, But He's Dead

AMSTERDAM OCT, S-Accord-
ing tn the Cologne Ga1ctt, It was
Flight Lieutenant WiSSemann who
since himself has been killed, who
shot down Captain Guyncmer the
French aviator In his last letter
TO his parents, WiSSemann, accord
ing to the newspaper, told them not
to be anxious for him for he never
would have more dangerous
enemy than Guynemcr.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-05
ACQUITTED OFFICER
RESUMES POSITION

LONDON, oct S.-licu,enan, Doug
las Malcolm. who recently was ac.
quilted OF the murder oi Anton Baum
berg. a pseudo count has been reap.
pointed to his position ON headquarters
staff in France According to the
Standard. a reconciliation between Nal.
colin and IN, wife has been effected.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-05
WOMEN PLANNING
CAM0UFLAGE WORK

MARSllElELD. Mass, oct { -
Mrs Clara lathrop Strong OF Marsh.
field Hills announced today the pre-
limlnary organization OF an aSSocia.
tlon OF women artists ior the purpose VI
offering their services tn the govern.
mcnt IN "camouilagc' work
Mrs Strong sad the plan had the un
Official approval oi the war depart.
mrml
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-05
LIEUTENANT FOUND
DEAD; THROAT CUT

Ell PASO, Texas, Oct s.--Wth his
throa, cut, First Lieut. John II Andres
OF the medical detachment, field artl-
lery, was found dead in his room at
local hotel early today He came here
from Camp Cody, Deming, n. NJ. yes
terday His home was given as Dulmh
MINI. A board OF officers has been
appointed to investigated his death.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-05
Sub Committee Ordered to Find Ont
If St. Paul Speech Was REASONABLE
First Step Taken on Flood Of
Petitions Asking Expulsion
Of Wisconsin Man for Dis
loyalty
TO REPORT IN DECEMBER
Elections Committee Find S
Charges Against Senator
Stone Are lJnt0unded,

WASHINGTON, OCT 5 4 formal
preliminary inquiry INTO the alleged
diSloyal speech OF Senator LaFoIlcuc
oi Wisconsin made bel rr the Non.
Partisan league at st Paul fortnight
ago wa ordered today by the senate
privileges and elections committee
Two Initial Objects.
Appointment oi sub committee Oi
five members was directed with authors
ty limited first. TO inquire intt the cor
rcctnesS OF Senator LaFollc,te's speech
and second into the correctness OF his
statements made therein.
The llmlkd scope of the inquiry was
regarded as temporary action upon III"
numerous petitions presented 10 the
Sckatc for 'r4e Wisconsin senator's cN.
pulSIon The sub committee. which
probably will be appointed during the
day and will he heard by Senator
Pomcrcnc of Ohio, was ordered to rr
port at the December session OF con.
greS
Stone Charges Rejected.
The senate committee took up pe,i.
ItlonS charging Senator Stone OF Mi,-
sour, chairman oi the senate foreign
relations committee. with disloyal state
lments and acts and decided that the
charges made did not warrant any IN.
ve.tigation OF the Missouri senator.
The senate committees decision was
reached after A two.hour session and
with 4 speech in the senate by Senator
Lafolle,te impending The sub com
'nitiec was authorized to request au.
'horl'y to employ Nenographcs and
make other ixee"ary expenditures, in.
dic,a'ng tha, iormal hearings may be
held with possible examination Of wit
nesscs at St Paul The resolution for
authority TO make thr sub committee
inquiry and for its general authority
was scheduled TO be brought before the
senate later today and many though, it
would he the basis OF a sharp debate
~ connection with the proposed speech
Of LaFolle,,c replying to hi, critics.
To Open Inquiry Next week.
The subcommittee expected 10 hold
preliminary meeting late today and
heRih l'N inquiry next week hr gen
eral expectation was that public hear.
ingS would bc held a, which Senator
LsFollcue would be given an oppor
tunlty To- he heard
Senator Pomercnc made It PLAIN that
the sub committees authority is limited
solely to the st Paul speech and doe,
not extend to any other actions or
charges agains, the Wisconsin senator
Action 10 Unanimous.
The committees action. both as Ia
Senator IaFolet,e and Senator Stone
was unanimous No record vote was
taken.
While the course OF prooedur. ha,
not been definitely outlined, the sub
committee proposes TO ask Senator la
Continued or Psos II, Column A.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-05
Hurricane of Death
Wrecks Five German
Divisions In Drive
Countless Thousands Of leu
ton Dead Cover Field; Ridge
Victory May Be Greatest Of
Three Years,
By the Associated Press

BRITISH FRONT IN FRANCE
AND BELGIUM. oct S.--Brltl,h
arms yesterday achieved one o
the greatest victories OF the war N
a tremendous assault begun at dawn
against the German positions east and
north OF Yprcs Indeed when the whole
story OF this battle has been told i,
may take its place as an uncqualcd
triumph OF three years OF conflict for
each successive report from the Seeth ,
ing caldron along this iron, adds TO
the Importance OF the success recorded.
2,5oo-Yard Gains.
From a point near the YpreS- Sladen
railroad on the north 10 the Ypres.
Menin highway on the south, the men
Of the British empire have Surged fore
ward with an irresistible force which
at some places carried them to a depth
OF $500 yards over still more OF the
German keystone positions IN the Pas
schcndacc- Gheluvelt ridge system OF
defense. On the northern wing OF the
advance the British have reached Poel-
cappelle and GravcnStatel and have
overrun most OF the GravcnStaiel tldg-
which Juts out to the west iron the
Passchendaele- Gheluvclt ridge. South
Of the Ypres Roulers railway the troop,
are reported to be overlooking the
eastern slopes Of the main ridge and IN
some places to have pushed on into the
valleys below
Not only have the British wrmched
away many vital strongholds, bnt they
have inflicted almost unprecedented
casualties on the enemy.
Germans Caught in Bsrrage.
As the attacking troops went out in
quest OF great adventure, over the
slopes, their vast protcc-
CONTINUED on Pace q Column 81
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-05
MORE U.BOATS SUNK
THAN EVER RECENTLY

LONDON, Oct S.--A high off
cial Of the admiralty said today that
more German submarine boats had
been sunk during the last three
months than any similar period.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-05
Fair and Cooler,
Says Weather Man

LOCAL roeECAsr-Falr weather 20.
NIGHT and Saturday Cooler tonight
Probably fair sunday and MONDAY
STATE FORE CAST orluht and Sat.
urdsy fair Cooler tonight, probably 'alt
sunday and Monday.
KANSAS Fair ana warmer
ARkANSA SAS--Fnlr and rooIer
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-05
STATES QUOTA
Of BOND ISSUE
|Ss34,9S0,0o0
Apportionment for Tenth Dis
triqt Announced
MASSM MEETING TONIGHT
Unique Plan of Advertising
Has Been Proposed,

The state OF Oklahoma is expected
to buy $Il, ,9S0 OOO worth OF the second
Liberty bond issue, according 70 an
nounccment today Oklahoma City'S
quota has not We, been determined,
Quota BY States.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-05
Quota BY States.

BY states IN The Ienlh dlStrlct nm
nnota or annoriionmcnt Is as follows
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-07-25

a Leghorn hat and carried a bou-
quet of yellow rose buds. Silver
slippers and stockings completed
her costume.
Mrs. Kirts. mother Of the bride,
wore a handsome gown of silver
cloth. with over drapery of beaded
black silk net. Her hat Of black
braid was trimmed with jet.
"Pink hydranges. pink phloX,
palms and ferns were used in the
beautiful decorations of the
church.
"A reception followed the cere-
mony at the home of the brides
parents. Here the floral decora-
tions were masses of pink rambler
roses and palms.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark spent a
honeymoon in the New England
States, stopping for a short visit
on their return with Mr.. Clark 5
parents in Newark. They will re-
side in Milton, Pa, where the
bridegroom is in business"
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-07-25

proceeded to the altar and the
lied.
THE bride appeared most at
tractive in a beautiful gown of
ivory satin and silver lace. The
skirt was draped with lace and
satin bands. The bodice of satin
and silver lace was fashioned with
Y neck and long tulle sleeves. A
train of satin fell from the waist.
Her tulle veil, a cap effect, fell to
the end of her train and was held
with sprays Of orange blossoms
and roses. The bride carried a
white prayer book and a shower of
lilies of the valley. She also wore
string of pearls which was worn
by her mother on her wedding
day.
The maid of honor's dress was
of Turquoise blue pussy willow
taffeta. The skirt was made of
the taffeta, over which were grace
fully arranged cascades of pink
Ge0rgette crepe. The waist of
blue was trimmed with pearls and
iridescent beads and had sleeves
Of pink Georgette. She wore a
large leghorn hat with crown of
pink roses interviewed with pink
velvet ribbon, which also formed
StreamerS. Her bouquet was Of
pink snap-dragOns, tied with pink
tulle.
Miss Marion Thomas wore a
lovely frock of Georgette crepe in
pastel shade of lavender. Cas-
cadeS of lavender tulle fell over
the skirt and the waist was trim
med with lavender satin and silver
lace. She wore a Leghorn hat
similar to that of the maid Of
honor, except that it had stream,
erS of black velvet. Her slippers
and stockings were of silver and
she carried a bouquet Of yellow
rose buds.
Miss Helen Thomas, the other
bridesmaid, was eXquisitely gown.
ed in a dress of silver cloth, ovel
which was draped corn-colored
and blue tulle. trimmed with
touches of silver lace. She wore
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-07-25
Clark kirtS

Among recent midsummer we'd
dings was that Of Miss Viola Pearl
KirtS, of Norristown. and Mr..
Frank Henry Clark, Of Newark,
>olemnized in All Saints Episco-
pal Church. Norristown, on We'd
nesday, July 18th, at five o'clock.
in the presence of many relatives
and friends. A Norristown paper
gives the following account of the
wedding:
"While the guests We're aSSemb-
ling Albert Nichklows, organist of
the church, rendered a musical
program. As a professional for
the wedding party Mr.. Nichklows
played the bridal chorus from
Lohengrin and as a occasional
Nendelssohn's Wedding March.
During the ceremony he played
the SeXtette from Lucia.
"The bridal party entered the
church led by the ushors, Elmer
Morrison and John Johnson, of
Newark. followed by the two
bridesmaids, Miss Marion Thomas
and Miss Helen Thomas, both
cousins of the bride. Then came
the maid of honor, Miss Nellie f.
Murdy and last was the bride with
her father who gave her in mar
rage. They were met at the chan
eel by the bridegroom and his best
man. Walter Powell, of Newark,
Del. After the betrothal VOWS
plighted. the bride and bridegroom
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-07-25

Parks. First Lieutenant and Ad-
jutant Thomas ". Miller, VIII
mington.
A Company-Captain Robert B.
kelton, First Lieutenant William
F. Cam, Wilmington.
c Company-Captain Charles K.
Jetfries, First Lieutenant Horace
\. Wilkinson, Second Lieutenant
Clifford J. Sawdon, Wilmington.
D Company-Captain Alfred s,
Hirzel, First Lieutenant Eli J,
Wells, Wilmington.
F Company-Captain William
Berl. Jr.. First Lieutenant Fred
erick L. Manion, Wilmington.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-07-25
OFFICERS ASSIGN
ED TO DUTY

Continued from Page A
LeFevre is in command Of the
First Battalion).
I Company-Captain H. NJ.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-07-25

Jones, First Lieutenant Robert D.
Simmonds, Second Lieutenant
Joseph c. Berger, Dover.
X Company-Captain Harry E.
Van Solver. First Lieutenant Ira
D. Townsend, Second Lieutenant
Edwin s. Valiant. Milford.
Second Battalion
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Ernest c.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-07-25
Second Battalion

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Ernest {
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-03-08
Carroll Martin was an arrival in
the city Monday evening on business.

Carroll Martin was an arrival in
the city Monday evening on business.
N. B. Arveson, the Carbury bank
er, transacted business in B~ottineau
Friday.
John O. Ness, who has been laid up
most of the winter with a fractured
leg, is now able to be up and around
on clutches.
A. P. Cumberland, liver and Ole
Thompson, a trio of prominent Roland
township farmers, were business Wis
itors in Bottineau Monday.
Representative Stair returned
Tuesday evening from his duties at
Bismarck. He stopped off a day at
Fargo enroute home.
List your farm or city property for
sale or exchange with Wilson &
Burghart.. Office Ertresvaag block,
Bottineau, N. D. If.
Dave Carlson was one of the or
ators at the annual Masonic banquet
given at Towner last week. He spoke
on "The Press and Patriotism"
We now have on hand demonstrate
ors of the Staude Auto Tractor, as
we'll as the Smith Form-a-Truck. We
would like to have you come in and
see these machines in actual opera
ton. Home Auto Co. 28tf.
John Mjoen is having bills printed
for an auction sale to be held on his
farm four miles west of Newburg on
Thursday, March %. A more detailed
announcement of the sale will appear
in next weeks Courant.
Horse Sale-On Saturday, March
18th, I am going to have an auction
sale Of my entire stock Of horses,
consisting of about t~hirty-fve head,
in the city of Westhope. S. A. Coli
ton, Westhope, N. Oak. ct
Lars Smedsrud and VIM. Murdoch
returned last Friday from Great Falls,
Mont. They found labor conditions
rather bad out west and decided to
return to Bottineau, for the time be-
ing at least.
Elmer Anderson of Newburg was a
business visitor in Botineau Friday.
He took the evening train for Sour
is, where he attended the annual meet
ing of the Farmers Mutual Telephone
company the following day.
Representative Hagan, who return
ed from Bismarck last Saturday,
came down from Westhope Tuesday
morning on business. Mr. Hagan says
the legislative session is the hardest
two months of work he ever put in
and he is glad it is over.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-03-08
NEWS.

Miss Tekla Gilman, who with the
family, were former residents north
west of here, but now of the Cana
dian northwest, has been visiting rela-
tives and friends around here. Miss
Gilman stated that her brother, Aug
ust, is still alive and is not dead, as
was reported sometime ago. How
ever he is with the Canadian troops
in France, but at present is doing Of
flee work.
H. V. Whitaker returned home last
week from a several weeks trip thru
Illinois and Iowa. He is loading a car
of potatoes this week to ship east but
does not know just how far he will
go with them.
Mrs. Dalen and children, who have
spent the last year in Minneapolis, re-
turned to Souris last week.
Trigvi Haugerud arrived in Souris
last week, after several years absence
from this vicinity. He has been in
the Canadian northwest most of the
time.
Knute Olson was a capitol city Wis
itor Monday, as was A. c. Miller the
same day.
H. L. Lillestrand of near Landa was
calling on friends in Souris
E. D. Condit and Ole Brenden ship
ped a car each of horses and settlers
effects to Iona, Mont, Wednesday.
Mr.. Brenden has a claim there which
he will work this summer and Mr..
Condit will sell his stock and machin-
cry as soon as he arrives.
Misses Scotland, Score and Orr OF
the teaching force were east bound
visitors on Saturday.
Mrs. Frank Williams was a passen-
ger to Bottineau Saturday, where she
remained until Tuesday evening.
Paul Sand and G. G. Nelson, two OF
our prosperous farmers north Of Roth,
transacted business in Bottineau Tues
day.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-03-08
Seen ana Heard

For Rent-Six room residence in
Bottineau. Enquire of A. Benson 8t1
N. P. Hansen of Willow City was
a business visitor in Bottineau Tues.
day.
F. M. Valentine, formerly a barber
at Maxbass, died recently in Minnea-
polls.
John D. Sherer of Willow CITY
transacted business at the county seat
yesterday.
Geo. E. Vosburg attended to tele-
phone business at Willow City on Sat-
urday and at Milo on Monday.
When looking for someone in town
you will likely find him eating a Csc
T-bone steak at Golden's. 22tf
"The Masonic Ring" is the title of a
home talent play to be presented by
Omemee thespians in the near future.
Maxbass had an "Old Maids Con-
vention" last week that was a bowling
success, both financially and other
wise.
B. F. Foster and Mrs. Flanery re-
turned last Friday from Nebraska,
where they have been spending most
of the winter.
Arthur Ramsted visited at the home
of his parents at Landa over Sunday,
returning Monday morning to resume
his school work.
MI. and Mrs. Amos Lund of Max
bass left last week for Bagley, MIMI,
being called there by the serious ILL
ness Of Mrs. Lund's mother.
The Mohall city council last week
opened bids for the construction of its
water plant. It is expected to have
the system in operation by Oct. 1.
Representative J. C. Miller was a
business visitor in Botineau yester-
day. Mr.. Miller's bill providing for
the reduction of the contract rate of
interest from ten to eight per cent,
was killed in the senate a few hours
before the close Of the session.