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The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-05-24

When you go down to Bellingham
on visit, friend, don't forget to take
your piano or parlor organ along. Ii
you don't. you will be conspicuous, so
an article by Madame Davenport
Engberg in the May Etude asserts.
Here is the quotation that brought
a lot of sunshine into our dismal life:
Twelve years ago." writes Nine.
Engberg, when | returned from Eur
ope, there were not more than fifteen
people in our homo city who played
anything. Now music students, es-
pecially violin. are so numerous in
Bellingham that Mr.. Carl Faelten,
well known Boston piano teacher,
who spends his summers with us. re-
marked that anyone was conspicuous
on the streets here if they did not
carry a musical instrument
900
Herman Elenbaas should have had
a place in the front row of the roll
of the Lucky Dawg's Association pub
lished in The Gimlet last week. He
lust broke over the cOnscriDtien lin
it of thirty-one recently.
1000
1000
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-05-24
Shoes
That Are Built For SERVICE

The price of leather is advancing every day but
the price of our shoes is the same price that 1t was
year ago, for we had them bought then, and we
do not believe in advancing the price just because
we have an excuse.
These prices will prove it:
Ladies Gun Metal Button 212 to g. S2.l5
Ladies Patent Leather, lace or BUTTON $500
Ladies' Kid Lace. $3.50
Big Girls Gun Metal Button, Szlo
Children's Gun Metal, lace or BUTTON S1.9O
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-16
Vital Statistics
MARRIAGE licsr,..


Walter Long " years old. Oklahoma
tlu, and kchccca Noder. % years old
Oklahoma CITY
Hen l.. Swircsynskl. 2s wears old. Okla
homn tiiN, and Nora May Roberts iq
wears old Oklahoma city
Ralph 9. ogden, - Years old. Oklahoma
CITY. and Nolna Mcklnsey, % years old.
oklahoma city
A Carver Murray, % years old okla
home city. aud Elsie Mouk % years old.
Oklahoma City
Adam " Thomas, % years old. Pine
Grove, W Va, and Allie Hancock. 70
years old, oklahoma City
Oscar \ Green, " Years old. Oklahoma
GUY and Mrs Elizabeth Hayes. % wears.
old, lAwton. okla.
Births.
Mr. aud Mrs charles = FOLEY. iit
West Second street girl
Mr. and Mrs J NJ Hail. ila Lin.
wood avenue hoy
MIR and Mrs Nick rhlnIr. 20. West
Locust street. hoy
MIR aud Mrs. Tony Bootnll-. 2Oi Eas,
SECOND street, hoy
Richard G. Murphy, 700 East reari
street, hoy
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-16
SUPPLY ROOM TO
BE OPENED FOR
RED CROSS WORK
Continued from Page One.


composed Of some OF the best inanciers
Of the nation, has been appointed by
the president
Help Refused.
At mcctlg at ! 80 o'clock Yesterday
afternoon OF all workers after the first
days canvass the startling fact tha,
Oklahoma City was asleep to the pres
ent national crisis was disclosed They
reported tha, practically everybody re
fused polnt-blank to subscribe to the
fund and that the greatest ignorance
possible regarding the mission of the
Red Cross society was manifested.
The local chapter wishes il distinc.
" understood that all relief work for
American troops that will fight in the
baltleiieldS OF Europe or on board
Uncle Sans ships, mus, be done
through the Red Cross. This was def
lnltely decided by the president and by
the war council which has been ap-
pointed.
Room to Be Opened.
Walter Lybrand. president OF the
local chapter, and Mr.. Braniff, secre-
tary, announced this morning that 4
room IN the Chamber of Commerce
building would be opened Thursday at
noon where all wishing To make sup
plies ior the soldiers could work
Although many members were Sc
cured Yesterday, MIR Librand and Mr..
Rraniii declared this morning tha,
much greater results mus, be shown II
Oklahoma City is to come up to the
expectation OF the national Society
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-16
bulIdInu permI,s

y. A. Gross, ~? West Second street
one story brick. warehouse, o. OOO
W ~. West, 70i1 West Eleventh street
onc-stnry frame dwelling 1850
A " Maidt, 32o West Grand avenue
concrete picture booth. $3.50
t'lfHrrr rNtNnHnN 'oT Etr' rsutssrtN
street. twu-Btoty yvueei dwelling. ~. o01
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-16

but was rejected when he admitted
that he had not yet been granted a
divorce from his wife who lived in
Sherman, A Judge had however,
promised TO grant this divorce in case
Creason would sign an application in
dicating that he wished to Join the
army. Crea,on signed the application
and later returned to the recruiting
station saying he had secured the di-
vorce. lie was rejected, however. be-
cause OF physical defects, and was ar
rested that afternoon.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-16
Business in Mexico
Is Much Improved

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nav 10
Indications of improved business con.
dltlons IN the Guadalaiara district oi
Mexico arc being furnished bv the
presence OF buyers now visiting Texas
and placing large orders for merchan-
disc. One Gaudalajata buyer here an.
nounced his intention oi purchasing A
locomotive and twenty freight cars, du.
plicatlng an order placed only a few
weeks ago, lie stated that larger
business concerns in Mexico are now
huylng their own rolling stock as the
Mexican government ha, been unable
20 furnish enough to take care OF in.
creased business.
The cost OF feeding a horse in Eng
land has doubled since the beginning
OF the war.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-16
German Girl
Brings Down
Three Planes
Woman Whose Fiance Was
Killed in Air Now Flyer,

GENEVA May l6.-A German girl
aviator, belonging to a rich family at
Constance, whose iiancec was a mem
ber OF the living corps and who was
killed IN France during an aerial raid
last November has taken up his work
as aviator and aerial scout. Frculen
l., who is p years old, has the rank
ot lieutenant in the army, dresses like
an officer and few know her secret.
According TO the Konstanze Zeitung,
she has brought down three enemy ma
chimes in the VosgeS and on the Belfort
front
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-16
VENEZUELA May
YET BREAK WITH
GERMAN NATION
Friendship for i, S, May
Cause Republic to Act,

WASHINGTON, May l6.-Venc1ue
las neutrality is to be supplemented BY
a close scrutiny OF developments in the
light OF her traditional friendship with
the United States In addresses to the
venezuelan commissioners, recently, the
president Of the republic said:
Until now we have not found our.
selves involved in the complications
that have forced the United States TO
go to war against the German empire.
Venezuela follows the course of events
with solcitous regard growing ont Of
the principles in the defense of which
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-16
STATE HAS ONLY TWO
AGENTS FOR OIL WORK

The resignation OF Usher Carson
conservation officer for the state cor
poration commission, leaves the oil and
gas bureau with only two agents -
cover the entire state, pending the ap
polntment of additional agents as pro.
vlded by the Sixth Legislature.
lie will enter the employ OF an oil
cnmnanY I'm this Stalr
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-16
RECRUITING IS
HURT BY DELAY
TO PASS BILL
Applicants Waiting on Con-
greSS to Act on Measure,

The delay in passage Of the new arm,
bill which is now before congress i,
not only having its effects in retardinl
recruiting for the army and the navy in
the Oklahoma district, but effects ar,
prevailing all over the country.
Applicants waiting.
The people who are eligible for en-
listment cannot be wholly responsible
Tor the lethargy regarding the urgent
necessity Tor men in the army and the
navy" said Capt Robert Whitfield OF
the army recruiting station this morn
ing, Applicants are only waiting to
swamp the recruiting stations as soon
as this period OF uncertainty is over.
len Oklahoma men were accented
and enlisted at the local army and navy
stations this morning. Thirty.iour
passed the examining officials ycster
day, twelve signing up at the navy and
twenty-five at the army
Army Recruits.
Recruits since yesterday noon follow
Army Martin Beck, Bache: Lawrence
Garter Lindsay; Johnnie James, We.
!eetka. Joel Lillard. Chickasha: William
Lucas. Shawnee; Leslie Mendcnhan Mn
tual; Orion Miller, Hickory, Pa: Charles
stewart. Anodarko; julius Victor, Lind
say Joe voorhees,. McAlestcr; Everett
webb, Guthrie Tracy Williamson. Ann
darko; James McIjlroy. ST Louis Mo
John Snced. Muskogre: Henry Cooper.
Henryetta; Lewis Carter Wan: James
Graham. Muskogec, and John W. era
ham. Lisbon, Ark
Navy-John G. Morris. ChIckasha, IA
3; Campston, Tulsa; IIurbcrt Martin nnd
Alvin Adams, oklahoma city: Jesse
Minor aud Harry scott. Muskogec; Paul
hershon. Chickasha
:. National Guard Ralph Bayless, VIII
liam Carroll. Jack Herman. Ross \.
Glare. John n Reed Burt l.. Conn. Rcy-
mold Crosby, T.. H. Lorlng. Charles Ro,r-
ner. William |. Richardson. Ray II
Stewart, Abe Mills aud William Wilds. all
OF Oklahoma city
Gau,emala's demand for small tools
has been supplied by the United States
since the beginning OF the war.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-16
Gen. Victinghoff
Killed in Battle

AMSTERDAM, May l6-The death
at the front Of General Won Victinshofi.
former governor OF Strassburg, is re
ported in dispatch from Berlin. Cen
eral Won Vic,inghofi died from wounds
received in the recent fighting near
Scissors.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-16
Ch0ATE FUNERAL
SERVICES TO Be
HELD TOMORROW
Burial viii Be at StoCkbridge,
Mass,

NEW YORK, May lo.-Funeral scry-
ices for Joseph II Choate, former am.
bassador to England, will be held at 9
O'Clock tomorrow morning at Saint
Bariholcmews Protestant Episcopal
church Burial will be at Stockbridge.
Mass, where Mr. Choate had his sum
mer home for many years.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-16

Gau,emala's demand for small tools
has been supplied by the United States
since the beginning OF the war.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-16

To insure Victor quality. slways
look ior the famous trademark.
His Masters Voice" II Is on
oil genuine products OF the Victor
Talking Machine Company.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-16
Justice Reserves
Final Decision
Jesse Creason Case

Jesse Creason, who was arrested
May 9 on charge of bigamy, was
tried in O. l.. Prices court this morn
ing After the trial Crtason was re-
turned TO the county jail to await a
final decision on the case.
It is alleged ,ha, Creason married
Grace Desn in Gainesville, Texas, be
fore having been granted divorce
from his wife whom he says live, in
Sherman, Texas
CrcaSon applied fof enlistment At the
.ytdl army recruiting station May y
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-16
BEN LESTER HELD FOR
TRIAL IN U. S. COURT

Ben Lester, who is under arrest on !,
charge OF illegally selling narcotics
was tried this morning before Ernes,
Chambers, United States commissions.
and was held for trial in the United
States district court The bond was
fixed at $1,000
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-06

House to Rent, Five Room House
Apply to +. /. Donovan.
Try Ignite coal in your range. The
Langdon WOOD Yard sells it.
D.. A. Fischer returned Saturday
from a trip Of a week during which
he was giving business matters atten-
ton in Grand Forks and the Twin
Cities
DR.. Tom Smith and wife were down
the line as Thanksgiving Day guests
at the home of Mrs. Smiths parents,
Banker and Mrs. B. Prom of Milton.
Mrs. George A. Williams and the
family were Thanksgiving Day visi
tors here from Dresden at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Mckenzie.
Your Christmas box to the soldier
is not complete without your photo
graph. The Opie Studio.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-06

F: SCHULTZ BLOCK Langdon, N. D. :
Complete cirkut picture of Com
pany E., forty inches long. For
sale at the Opie studio.
Mrs. Charles Diebel aud the family
went down to their former home at
Milton on Thanksgiving Day and spent
a part of the week there with friends.
Miss Emily Bostik re turned on Sat
urday's train from a visit during the
Thanksgiving holiday with relatives
of the family at Osnabrock.
Mrs. Mitchell was areturning pas.
senger last Saturday to her home in
Minnesota. having been a visitor at
the home Of her daughter, Mrs. Alp
stag for several weeks.
Talk with T. E. Burke for all kinds
of surety bonds. Agent for the
American Surety company, of New
York.
TIL. H. Kristjansen, one of the
county agents engaged in practical
farming demonstrations under the
direction of the better farming move
ment was here early in the week in
consultation with his colleague, j. W..
Haw.
Eugene Lebrun went to Grafton on
Saturdays train being accompanied
by two of his children and a younger
son and daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Fred
Newbern. The little folks will enroll
as pupils at the lakewood academy,
where quite anumber of children from
this county have gone to with salts
factory results.
Robert Robertson, who is at the
head of the management of the West
Hope township stock shipping asso
citation returned Saturday from a trip
to the South st. Paul market. The
Stilwell live stock association was a
shipper Of two Ears Of cattle and hogs
out Of Langdon on Tuesdays early
morning stock train. The shipment
was in charge Of Malcolm Darling
and Archie Mcdonald.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-06

Walter Laidlaw, Jr., who is with
the State Bank at Hanna, is here for
a stay of part. of the week.
Judge Cooley of Grand Forks was
here during the week arranging mat
tiers for the term of district court
which is to be held in this county
during the coming week.
The guild ladies of the Presbyterian
church announce that they will hold a
bakery sale on Saturday afternoon of
this week in the grocery department
at the Schulke store.
Thanksgiving eve is noted as being
the date of the granting of a license
to wed over at Lakota in which the
contracting parties were Gordon C..
Wakeford, of Osnabrock and Miss
Gertrude Violet Keitzman of Lakota.
L%angdon's latest industrial project,
the Midget flour mill, is now having
its equipment of machinery installed
and according to the head miller, who
has been in charge since the compile.
ton of the mill, it will be in readiness
for operation within the next two
weeks.
Langdon friends were able to ap-
p%reciate the news which reached here
during the week from Fort Reilly,
Kansas, that DR.. Judd H. Kirkham,
who left his Langdon practice about
three months ago to enlist in the
medical corps of the army service.
had been given promotion from the
rank of first lieutenant to. that of
Captain.
With Thanksgiving day now a week
behind us and only about three weeks
to the advent of Christmas and Santa
Clauz, the home merchant is resur-
l%rscting the old adage in his holiday
advertising of "Do your Christmas
shopping early There are only
fifteen more shopping days before
Christmas.
A day or two ago it was noted, in
the columns of the daily papers that
Senator LaFo)lette had announced
that he had been seriously I'LL for
several weeks. Looks as if with the
assembling of congress he has been
laying the foundation for a plea Of
insanity as the defense of his unpa-
triotic attitude as a statesman.
The announcement has been, made
during the past week Of the wedding
at Tabor. Sask., on Wednesday next,
the 18th inst, Of Mr.. Cecil Mahon.
the only son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Mahon Of this city. both Of whom
will be in attendance on this mo.
mentous occasion. The groom to be has
for some years past been at the head
of the Mahon. Robinson interests In
Western Canada and bis bride IL thu
daughter Of one Of the prominent bus.
mess men OF Tabor, and who has
served ~ mayor Of that city for
several years past,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-06

Postmaster John II. Mclean was
in Langdon from Hannah yesterday
busy between trains with several
matters connected with his office.
Miss Ellenora, Koehmstedt arrived
on Monday s train. returning from a
Thanksgiving visit with Twin City
friends and made a stop over returning
in Grand Forks for a short visit with
her brother.
Joseph J. Fischer of Wales. went
south on Mondays train to Bismarck,
where he had been %subpoened for ser
vice on the jury at the term of U. S.
federal court which convened in the
capitol city of the state this week.
Attorney w. A. Mcintyre came in
on Saturdays train from Grand Forks,
to arrange several cases he will have
on the calendar, at the December term
of court, which has now been given a
p%ostponement until Tuesday of next
week.
Clerk Of Court Robertson received
official notice on SATURDAYS mail from
Judge Kneeshaw ordering the post
ponement Of the December term of
district court, to have been convened
on Tuesday OF this week until next
Tuesday, the 18th inst.
DR.. Kuhnes, Superintendent of the
city schools returned Monday from
Mason City, Iowa, where he spent
the Thanksgiving vacation at the bed.
I, side of his mother who has heen there
receiving hospital treatment since an
operation she underwent about a month
ago.
The management of the Electric
theatre has a special holiday attraction
billed for Friday the 18th inst. The
bill for that date will be "Intoler.
ance' Matinee and evening perform.
ances will be given Of this latest film
feature of nation wide prominence
throughout the United States.
1t is noted that in all the larger
cities of the east there is talk of the
closing Of the public schools for three
months after the holidays in the
interests of the conservation of fuel.
1t is hardly likely that the towns Of
smaller population will be affected by
this move as the coal consumption is
small comparatively with that Of the
large educational centers Of the east.
Fred Kennedy got a letter from
his son, Will, who is with the Smash.
ing Second at Camp Mills. in which
the writer tells Of the preparations
that are going steadily ahead for the
trip across the water to France. His
son tells Of having taken out $40. 600
insurance In addition TO subscribing
for . Liberty Bond. They were look.
ing forward to Thanksgiving Day az
on that occasion they were to be the
guests OF one Of the large clubs In
New York City.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-06
Farm of three quarter sections
ent. Enquire of E, 1. Donovan.

rent. Enquire of E, I. Donovan.
M Eabenovitz went north to Wales
last Saturday after spending the week
with friends in town.
Mrs. Thos. Heating was an over
Sunday visitor here with FRIENDS from
her home at Easily.
M. Liebeler was a returning pas
senger Saturday from a trip to the
Twin City stock market.
Miss Mary Winner was a return
ing passenger Monday from a visit
over Thanksgiving with friends in
jamestown and Fargo.
Mrs. Jno. W. Towey returned on
Saturdays train from Grand Forks
where she visited during the week with
friends.
Mrs. l. Dawson was down the line
a couple of days the end of the week
from Dresden for a visit with friends
and do some shopping.
Mrs. Pinkerson went north to ORES.
den the end of the week, expecting to
remain there until she goes east for
a visit of the balance of the winter.
Miss Violet Irwin went to Fargo
on Saturdays train where she will
make a holiday visit at the home Of
her sister, Mrs. w. A. Veil.
Attorney ] M Snowtield, was a north
bound traveller on Thanksgiving day
to Hannah to eat turkey at the Byron
township home of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Magnus Snowield.
Mrs. Jane Stewart and daughter,
were north bound passengers or
Thanksgiving eve, going to Sarles for
a visit and to attend the wedding
at the Bassingthwaite home.
Sewing machines, A. O. Void Co.,
has them at the right price. You that
need a sewing machine should see the
line stocked by A. o. Void Go.
W. B. Gordon is among those who
are confined indoors this week with
an attack of lagrippe, as the result
of the changeable weather that is
being experienced this winter.
John B. Mooney and Father O'Brieu
were returning passengers Monday,
having visited with Fargo friends since
I.p L. N = 81 Y. . M 49,. q. LE tL .LL
attending the big Knights Of Columbus
gathering at the Forks last week.
The appearance Of 1.-THE Birth OF
a Nation. here this year gained for
itself the reputation of being a breeder
of bad weather. But that didn't seen
to hinder there being a record break
ing crowd in ATTENDANCE
Rev. Reynolds Of Chatfeld. MINI,
who Allied the pulpit of the Presby
terian church In this city last Sunday,
has been extending his Langdon sta,
through the week aod will ba In charge
OF the services for the coming Sunday,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-06
Today's wheat-$2. O3.

Aoudy 3 Wledt-pl.Oo
Only 10 more days to Christmas.
The old year of 1917 is now on its
last lap.
Plenty Of Ignite coal at the Lang
don Wood Yard. Phone As.
Boy Wanted-To learn the printing
trade. Apply at this Office.
Don't be a slacker-pay your sub.
scription TO the Democrat.
Autos are still on the job, though
every once, in a while n is hauled
into town OF a tow line
On Tuesday afternoon Of next week
the Langdon woman's club will meet
at the home of Mrs. George M. Price.
Miss Elvina Engebretson was here
from Hillsboro making a Thanksgiv-
ing visit with her sister, one of the
teachers of the city schools.
Arthur Fjelstad, of Stilwell, went
north yesterday for a visit of the
balance of the week at the Dresden
home of Mr.. and Mrs. August Moritz.
Talk with T. E. Burke for sickne So
and accident insurance. Agent for
the National Casualty Company, of
Retriot, Mich.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-06
Send the Democrat to your boy
who is at Camp Dodge.

Send the Democrat to your boy
who is at Camp Dodge.
Get Ignite coal at the Langdon
Wood Yard-save half your fuel bill.
DR.. E l. Donovan was at Wales
and Mowbray giving his business and
farming interests attention Monday.
G. Brecke was a Monday visitor
from Milton. giving matters ofSbusi.
ness at the court house his attention.
Ignite coal is the solution to the
fuel problem, Satisfactory and a
money saver. Langdon Wood Yard.
Have you seer the White Electric
Sewing Machines at A. O. Void Co.
If not it is worth your while doing so.
Talk with T. E. Burke, district
agent for the reliable Union Central
Life Insurance Company, of Cincin-
natti, Ohio.
Mrs. Alex. Reid was a passenger
Tuesday, returning to her home at
Hannah from a short visit with
friends.
Simon Schefter spent a day or two
the early part of the week giving
attention to his Milton business in
terests.
Miss Mary Hamilton accompanied
Miss Elizabeth Delvo to her home at
Milton as a guest over Thanksgiving.
Farm contract blanks-the kline
that you need to hold when making ar
application for a federal farm loan
for sale at this office. .
j. Kyncl, Jr. left Tuesday on a triE
to points in Montana, where he will
look over land and make a homestead
filing if suited.
j.. j. Kohnen, a veteran in the life
insurance business and with quite a
reputation as an ~auctioneer, wa!
here Monday from Park River.