davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-17
North J
tOakesY Young Lady In.
Omaha investigating
! Murder OF Sweetheart

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 17.-Miss Hilda
Johnson OF Cakes, N. d., fiances Of
Thomas Thompson. shot to death in
his South Side home three weeks ago.
is in. Omaha armed with his love let
tersFto prove that he was murdered
claim with County Attorney Mackey
for her sweetheart's house and lot.
She carried her precious letters
from the murdered man in a small
shoe box under her arm. She says
that they We're to have been married
in September, but that she was sick
from OverWork and could not come to
Omaha,
IT promised him I would come
down when l got well. In the mean
time he was murdered" she said. ~ !
would not shoot himself just! before
were going to be married. Here
Is the letter he wrote me-" n
She selected a bulky envelopes from
her collection. The letter vas dated
Junes22s and said: Dear and Dear
est: I would like to come UP and see
you. ,buttI can't get away. swift's
need all their men. but II you will
come down I think I can get a half
If you. don't come and If I have to GO
|to-,war, I will make out papers and
leave the house and lot for you. For
you are the only girl L love. I; am
dreaming ofGyou always"
Miss johnson says she does not be-
lieve Thompson hadsany relatives. He
owned the house and lot in South
Omaha and a shoe shop in Verona, N,
d.. II thought maybe that If there
were any relatives that they would
give the property to me because we
were going to be married" she said.
Miss johnson is a Swedish girl who
came to America four years 6 from
Halmstad, Swedn. She w. she me
Thompson at LaMoure. N. D., while
he was running a shoe shop at We.
roma.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-17
new INVENTION
DERIVES POWER
FROM Fl OXYGEN
Park River Boys Invention
Pronounced Satisfactory
by US: Government.

Park River. N. B., Dec. lift the
motor invented by Henry Lohse, son
OF John Lohse. proves to be the sue
cess, it now seems to promise. it will
revqlutioniEe the entire gasoline en-
CINE. traction, automobile. submarine
and aviation business Of the world.
Henry iLohse, who is q recent gradu-
ate Of the. Park River high school.
has inventor d motor, which 1T is
claimed. derives its power from the
oxygen In the air, the exact process
being q secret.
= Young Lohee constructed axsmall
motor, which successfully ran his
mothers washing machine, and kept
running without Interruption. for
many weeks. He applied for and re-
ceived a patent from the u. g.. patent
SsssHHis invention, as soon as patented,
created intense excitement among
eastern manufacturers Of motors, and
he Immediately received agnumber 81
flattering offers for his patent, but he
declined them all. His invention will
do away with the necessity Gf carry
ing fuel in am automobile or aero
means a complete revolution, as In
aviation the matters of weight is the
greatest problem or factor inventors
must deal with. as
A short time ago. Mr.. Lobse, receiv.
ed an Invitation from the. United
States government TO come to Wash
ington, ID. c., and while there. HI
demonstrated his machine before
Secretary N. D. Baker. and a commit.
TED Of experts. The trialatests. proved
to. be entirely satisfactory to the gov
eminent officials, and the war depart
ment has now undertaken the con,
struction Of a largessmodel which viii
develop about so horse power to b'
used for further tests. When this II
completed Mr.: Lohse expects to maxi
. second trip to Washington, from
which he returned on Friday.
While at the capital city he spen
about two hours with Thomas A. Ed
ison, who complimented the younl
man very highly on his ingenuity
This invention will. make Park Rive
4 famous.
e. 800 10 YrP--k = o-S--" n >r.Ns
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-17
Dickey Co. Farmer.
Will Meet At Oakes
December 10 And 20

Cakes, N. D., Dec. 1.-THE annual
meeting of the stockholders and Of
acers Of the Dickey county farm bu-
reau;' which will be held at Cakes
10 and 90, promise to be- one Of the
big affairs here this winter. All ar,
rangements have practically be4n
and the committee IN
charge have good grounds for hop
ing that this WIN be the greatest
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-17
'4hur.aay, Dsc. o, 800 2. II.

fhsssday. Dec.s 20. 800 r. II.
The use OF Concrete On the Farm
BY g. W. Porter. concfete special
list, Minneapolis MINI.
Crop Rotation Methods for North
Dakota and Grassesy-By J.. p. East
gate, farmer, Lartmore, N. D.
Encouraging and Development Of
Community spirit-A. e. Chamber
lain, Aberdeen. S. D.,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-17
} =
} F~LICKERTALES.

FIICkERTALES. =
ssss
Buxton-All the old officers and
directors. of the Red River Valley
Telephone company were reelected
at the annual meeting here. The COM
pany done a very satisfactory bust
ness the last yea
Hillsboro-The local Sons of Nor
way lodge elected the following Of
,ficers for the ensuing year at the an
nual meeting here: Paul Steen, presi-
dent; Hans Klette, vice president;
Carl S. Anderson, Judge: o. A. Hong,
regent; Nels o. Lindaas, secretary;
Andrew Kaldor, financial secretary;
j. H.. Hanson, treasurer; Paul s,
Myren. marshal; Amt Thompson, in
ner guard: Ludwig Thorstad, outer
guard; John F.. Bagstad, historian;
DR.. Syver Vinje, medical officer, and
Oluf Serum, trustee.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-17

masu,sas held here, tori ssaaySral years.
The following program has been
The Washington herald., 1917-03-03

ing. As guest Of the bishop, the Rev.
Ezra Squires Tipple, president Of Drew
Theological Seminary at Madison. N. J..
will preach on Sunday night.
Rev. DIR. Carl q. Grammer, who will
speak at the midday services at Epiphany
next week, daily except Monday, is, the
son of the late Rev. DIR. Julius Grammer,
, who made the pulpit of st. Peters
Church. Baltimore, notable by his elo-
quence and oratorical power. DR.. Carl
Grammer was formerly professor in the
Alexandria Theological Seminary and has
been for many years rector Of St. Steph-
ems Church, Philadelphia.
The Lenten speakers in Epiphany
Church next week are as follows:
Monday noon, omitted On account OF
Inauguration: Tuesday. Wednesday
Thursday and Friday noon. Rev. Carl E.
Grxmmer, D. d.
At 4:45 p. m. Monday-Rev. T. A. John
stone; Tuesday. Rev. p. F. Hall; Wed
I nesday. organ recital by Mr.. Lewis At.
! water: Thursday. Rev. c. s. Abbott. jr.;
Friday. Rev. DR.. McKim; Saturday. Rev
L. II. Ingle.
Every Wednesday afternoon there is ar
organ recital. following a brief service al
4:45 p. m.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-03
RELIGION VS.. MOVIES
TO Be Y. ". c. A. TOPIC
Mrs. M. c. Stevens Also to Answer
Questions of Girls.

What should be our attitude toward
the movies" is one of the questions which
Mrs Mary c. Stevens is to discuss at
the vesper service OF the Young Women $
Christian Association tomorrow. Mrs.
Stevens, who is the religious work sec
retary of the association, has selected 4
number of questions from those asked
Of her during the month. and will talk
about them at the o'clock service.
Some of the queries which have come
from the girls are: What and where is
God?' What are we TO do to be ha appy?''
why do some girls have to struggle for
existence, while some others have an
easy life?"
The association building is to be open all
Gay Sunday to accommodate the in
augural visitors. The usual Sunday serv-
ice will be held in the afternoon includ-
ing the Bible class at 4, and "the ac-
quaintance hour at >.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-03
BUTTS INTO GARBAGE.

Garbage. gasoline, and laundry mixed
yesterday morning in the vicinity Of
Sherman avenue and Euclid street north
west The laundry wagon driven by
Max Thompson. "a years old. 522 sixth
street northeast. coIlided with an auto
mobile. which at the same time upset q
garbage wagon. Max was slightly
bruised. The police say that Morton
Iverson. Of Carroll and Flowers avenues
was operating the automobile Iverson.
together with Edward Smith, colored.
who was conducting the garbage wagon.
escaped injury.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-03

the Christian Endeavor Union tomorrow
afternoon at 2:45 p. m. on the Eleventh
street side Of the Postoffice Building.
The Paul Brown meeting at the ver-
mont Avenue Christian Church last We'd
nesday evening was we'll attended. and the
endeavorers of the District gained much
practical information regarding interme-
diate work. Secretary Brown reported
that hundreds of endeavorers of high
school age throughout California and the
West were becoming Life Work Re-
cruits."
The registrations for the international
c. Z. convention at New York are being
taken at c. e. Union headquarters. Ar
rangements are being made to have a
special c. f. train and a special New
York hotel will be designated for the
District Endeavorers.
The c. f. Union Evangelistic Club will
also conduct an evangelistic service this
evening at II street and Pennsylvania
avenue.
Miss Minnie Nicholson, superintendent
OF the missionary department, is arrang-
ing to conduct missionary study classes
at the union headquarters. The course
will comprise four sessions. The dates
" III uc announced later.
A. G. Grinnell. chairman of the pub
licity committee, will be the principal
speaker at the evening service of the
Christian Endeavor Society of the Park
Road NJ. p. Church tomorrow.
Representative James T. Lloyd, of
Missouri, will deliver an address at the
mems meeting at the Terminal r. r. Y.
row afternoon at 4:15. Preceding the ad-
dress, and beginning at $3.50 O'Clock, a
musical program will be rendered includ-
ing vocal selections by the Terminal r.
X. Y. NJ. c. A. Quartet-Messrs. J. c.
kester. c. w. Quest, S. W. Hull and j.
w. Reynolds. and instrumental numbers
by the Terminal r. r. Y NJ C. A. Or
chestra. Mr.. c. W. Guest, director. All
railroad men and men connected with af-
hliated companies are cordially invited
The Liberal Religious Union of All
Souls Church will be addressed tomor-
row evening at O'Clock by Mrs, Ida
Hustled Harper. Mrs. Harper will speak
on the subject, THE Present Status of
Woman Suffrage"
At the Fifth Baptist Church tomor-
row evening. the subject will be
"Christianity and War" patriotic
sermon by Rev John f. Briggs. the
pastor There will be special music
and the church will be appropriately
decorated with flags. The morning
subject will be THE Dying Thoughts
Of the Apostle Paul"
"A Rope in the Room" is the sub
jcct of f. Hez Swem's sermon story
Sunday night, Centennial Baptist
Church. The morning subject is "A
Living Production"
big peace meeting will be held at
Shiloh Baptist Church, "Strangers'
Home" at o'clock tomorrow night
Gen. Sherwood. of Ohio. and other
peace Representatives. will address
the meeting. Rev. DR.. Waldron will
preside at the meeting and the choir
will render special music
DR.. Bishop William s. Mcdowell will
deliver the morning sermon at the Met
rOpOlitan NJ. F.. Church tomorrow morn
The Washington herald., 1917-03-03
TO PUT old PICTURES
IN UP.TO-DATE FRAMES
Rev. W. E. Burnett Begins Novel Series
at Foundry M, E. Church.

In the series Of special Sunday night
sermons entitled "Old Pictures in New
Frames" which the Rev. Walter Ev-
erett Burnett commences at Foundry
Methodist Episcopal Church tomorrow
evening, six great personalities Of Old
Testament history will be treated To-
morrow nights sermon will be on Dan
lei: q Hero of Conscience"
Other themes in this series will be
Moses: or the Secrets of Moral Leader
ship" Esther: or Intelligent Woman
hood in Public Life" Joseph. or the
Permanent Principles Of Success" Ruth
the Ideal Domestic Woman" and saul;
the Laws of Mental and Moral Hygiene %
The pastor announces that these sell
mons will treat the most vital living
The Washington herald., 1917-03-03
CHURCH NOTES.

Communion services will not be held
at the Calvary Methodist Church Sunday
morning. owing to the fact that 1t is
Inaugural Sunday, and the services OF
the day will be in keeping with the
thought of the people and nation. In the
morning at IL o'clock DR.. James Shera
Montgomery will speak on the subject,
Has Christianity Failed?" In the even
ing at s o'clock DR.. Montgomery will
give, by request, his lecture on The
Greater Americanism." Free seats to the
people. Doors open at tbs.
Patriotic services appropriate with the
inaugural season will be held at First
Presbyterian Church. John Marshall
place. tomorrow. the Rev. DR.. John Brit
tan Clark directing. His sermon at the
The Washington herald., 1917-03-03

issues of the day freshly and FRANKLY.
and that these old characters WIN prove
10 be % thoroughly modern In the trs-
mendous essentials of sound living that
they might have stepped IN today from
on Massachusetts, avenue
Each sermon will be prefaced by q
brief sparkling pulpit editorial upon some
current issue Nth religions bearings. To-
morrow evenings editorial viii be en-
titled ''Re-making the Mans world"
The Washington herald., 1917-03-03
NEW HAT SHOP OPENS.
Peter Rabbit StOre begins Opera
tions at 927 Pennsylvania Ave.

The Peter Rabbit Hat Shop opened an
other store in it's chain of seventy-two
hat stores scattered throughout the
United States yesterday morning. 1t is
at 921 Pennsylvania avenue.
Mr.. Blum is in charge of the Local
store. which has been completely re-
modelled for the new concern.
Peter Rabbit Hat Shop is the largest
manufacturer of 80 hats in the country
and is said to be the only concern manu-
featuring the $50 hat and retailing it.
handling all of the processes from the
raw materials to the finished head dress
A large array of new designs now is
on display.
Organized tewelry workers at Cleveland
(Ohio) have secured an eight-hour day.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-03
DIVINE SERVICES
AND
RELIGIOUS MEETINGS
Christian Churches.
For Sunday, March 4, 1917.

VERMONT AVENUE Garfield
MemoriaD, Vermont avenue,
north of N n. w. Earle Whitley.
NINTH STREET, Ninth and D
N. Z. George A. Miller.
H STREET, Sixth and H S. w.
Preston A. Cave.
WHITNEY AVENUE, Park
road, near Georgia avenue
northwest. Walter +. Smith.
MT. RAINIER, Harry L. Ice.
FIFTEENTH STREET, Fiji
teenth and D S. L. Leslie L.
Bowers.
TUXEDO
LANDOVER
J. Edgar Smith.
BENNING, w. S. Harsell.
MARYLAND PARK,
CAPITOL HEIGHTS
Jared Hayden.
BALLSTON, A. F. Smith.
MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
(colored), S. F. Richardson.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, Park
road, west of Fourteenth. E.
B. Bagby.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-03
NOTICE

Articles and advertising for
Church Page must be received
in this office on Friday of each
week by p. M. and not. any later
than p. m, if impossible to get
IN by 8 p. m.
Advertising should be ad-
dressed Religious Advertising
Manager" while news should be
addressed Church Editor"
The Washington herald., 1917-03-03
Dumbarton Ave. M. E. RThH14F RTnBARToN

Between 3lst street and Wisconsin avenue
REV. d. H. MARTIN, d. D.. Pastor
sunday school. 80 q. m. II e. m, Communion
and short sermon By pastor. Subject, The Ma
tons Need Of God p. m, Epworth League.
D. m, Address b. the pastor; subject, True
Amenanism." All welcome.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-03
IETHODJsT EPISCOPAL.
CALVARY

On Columbia road between 18th and 18TH va NV
JAMES SHERA MONTGOMERY, Minister
Bible school at 80 Public worship at II
O'Clock. with sermon By the minister on HAS
CHRISTIANITY FAILEDP' Epworth Ieaaue A.
:. At O'Clock DR.. Montgomery will give his lee
ture on THE GREATER AMERICANIsM'' (by
reques). Special music and free seats to the reo-
pie.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-03
OTHER SERVICES.
Associated Bible Students

At OLD MASONIC TEMPLE, 9Th and E sts.
NV. p. m. lecture BY a good speaker.
20 D. m. class meeting Tor Bible Study. An
welcome. No collection.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-03
Gypsy Smith, Jr.,

"ECHO MEETINGo
Westminster Memorial Church. 7th st. sw., near Z.
SUNDAY, MARCH 4. I9I7 ATsP. NJ
Mr.. JOHN W. REYNOLDS, who trained the
Tabernacle Choir. will lead the singing. Ad-
dresses BY Judge Barley, Of Alexandria and W. B.
Waters Of Rockville
The Washington herald., 1917-03-03

The "Rebirth of Christianity is to be
the subject of a public lecture in the New
Masonic Temple tomorrow afternoon at
$50 o'clock by Prof. William F. Wunsch,
OF Boston. who Is a deep student of Chris
The Washington herald., 1917-03-03
PRESBYTERIAN.
N. 7. Ave. Presbyterian Church,
N Y. Ave, Thirteenth and H Streets.

DIR. WALLACE RADCLIFFE. Pastor.
Music led by Quartet Choir.
Il 20 a. m--Inauguration sermon.
500 D. ma Model Cabinet"
80 4. m.-Bibls school.
sg45 A. m.-Adult Bible classes,
7Nep m-Christian Endeavor Society.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-03

IL o'clock service will be THE Raising OF
the Flag. Miss Elizabeth Leckie will
sing patriotic songs. The singing of
THE Battle Hymn of the Republic" by
the congregation will close the services.
At evening service the Rev. DR.. Clark
will preach the second of his lenten SER
mons on THE Six Signal Victories
The Washington herald., 1917-03-03
EPISCOPAL.
Church of the Epiphany e: G1H HE1 =

- = "
REV. RANDOLPH Fl. MckIM, D. D.. Rector.
sa m.-Holy Communion.
Il a. m.-Holv Communion. with sermon BY Or.
DR.. McKim.
y. m.-SCryiCe and address.
2. m.-EvennG service with sermon By the
Rev. William VI. Washington Ph. D..
Of Ohio.
Organ recital 20 7. m.
Midday services daily except Monday and Satur-
day. with address hy Rev. Carl l. Grammer.
u. D.. of ThiIadel hia
Service daily. 4:45 p. m.
Holy Communion. Thursday. ILLS a. m.
Organ recital Wednesday AS p. m. By Mr..
Lewis AtwateT.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-03
The Nativity vt ltTH a.; ANP
Church of the Ascension HHSs; HHS ;o:A!i AYE.
PATRIOTIC SERVICES AT THE
NATIONAL CATHEDRAL,

'"iHer "AC'HS'h anu Ma~HdChuSettS avenues nv"
SUNDAY, MARCH 4.
II a. m.-Holy Communion. Preacher Rev Will
liam ". Washington, Ph. D., OF the Diocese Of
Ohio.
p m.-FestiVsl eTensong Preacher. Rev. Will
liam Montague Gcer, D. D.. vicar Of st. Paul's,
New York City.
Other services at 80 and 10 a. m. Daily ser
vices at p m. The services held in the Beth
lehem Chapel. The CntTanc, is at the south side
of the great Cathedral Sanctuary now building,
about one city block east Of ST. AIban's Gate
Take Georgetown and Somerset cars.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-03
Tkr,.k sf al T.s-.k CONN. AVE.


CHARLES WOOD, Minister
CHARLES O. TEVIS, MInister-in- charge
Of Peck Chapel
80 q m.-sunday school
uoo . m--Morning services. Sermon By Dr.
Wood.
n00 q m.-serrcs With sermon By Or. wansr
IN the Chapel.
$50 p mL-Mudc rendered By Ttple ouartet
Service with sermon b DR.. Wood.
SIS p m--ChristiAn Endeayor meeting
500 D. m.-Music rendered by Evening Choir Of
100 VoiceA Sydney Lloyd wnghtsou director:
Harvey Murray, organist. Service with sermon by
Dr. Wood
500 .. m. Thursiay-Midweek service
The Washington herald., 1917-03-03
Y. W. C. A.

Building open, . q. m. to D. m.
BIBLE CLASS, 4. VESPER TALK, $50.
Speaker. MRS. sTEYENA
The Washington herald., 1917-03-03
Washington Secular League

IAN Open Fofum.)
THE MODERN. SCIENTIFIC VIEW OF AICo-
HOL" Address by Miss Edith Willis Pythi.n
Temple Sunday, 5 D. M
The Washington herald., 1917-03-03
Church of Christ

MASONIC TEMPLE
Eighth and + sts. ne.-Second floor.
Bible study 10 a. m. Worship and ConmunioD
service, II a. m. All are invited and welcome,
The Washington herald., 1917-03-03

Tomorrow morning in New York Ave-
nue. Church DR.. Radcliffe viii preach his
usual inaugural sermon in recognition oi
the distinctive occasion of the inaugura- =
ton of the President and in the evening
will discuss AN Old-time Cabinet" in ap-
plication to present conditions. The choir
of the church will sing appropriate music
The Washington herald., 1917-03-03

At revival services at Whitney Avenue
Christian Church, Evangelist ]. E. Smith
will preach at morning service on "The
Gain of Sacrifice" tomorrow, and in the
evening The Price You Pay"
Hon. Champ Clark. Speaker of the
House of Representatives, will deliver
the principal address at the evangelistic
service to be held under the auspices of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-27
MADISON
Supper and Wedding Reception
at Methodist Church Proves
Delightful Affair--Four Min
ute Talks-F. 3. Ladies Give
Chicken Pie Supper Thursday

\ delightful social event Thursday
evening was the supper and wedding
reception given by the Methodist par
ish to four newly married couples In
the dining room and chapel in the
Methodist Episcopal church basement
The festivities opened with a cold
meat supper at 7 o'clock. A little after
s O'Clock the company was called %
order for the program which opened
with baritone solo by Frank Merrill
which was much appreciated and TO
which Mr.. Merrill responded with an
encore After this receiving line
was formed and beside Rev. and Mrs.
Wood there were in the line the four
couples as follows: Mr.. and Mrs Harry
Gray. Mr., and Mrs. Frank Smith, Mr..
and Mrs. Evan Tinkham and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Dyer Mr.. Wood in behalf
Of the parish presented each of the
couples with small token expressing
the good will of the people. Next came
. vocal solo by Mrs. Bertha Herd, who
also responded with an encore At this
time DR.. W. H. Kenison stepped to the
front and in a few words expressing
I the appreciation of the work of Rev.
! William Wood for the church also Of
his answering patriotism for all Of
the great national needs, presented Mr..
Wood with a Liberty bond button cx-
planning that the friends desired to
present him with a Liberty bond Mr..
Wood responded briefly expressing his
surprise and appropriations Of the gift.
Next cam" an illustrated talk. the
81 hject Of which was ".Iinding Your
P's and O." The program closed with
all singing The Star Span&led Ban
ner." There We're about 100 people pres
ent and the evening was much en-
loved by all
special feature AT the Pastime
Moving picture theatre Thursday eve
nlH2 were four minute talks hv Rev.
"i''nm Clements on the Liberty
lrrdS
Mr.. George Williams. who has been
TIE cuHst Of relatives and friends in
Madison for the past week, returned
Friday morning to her home in Bos-
ten
Tf'r" was large attendance at the
"nnua chicken pie supper given Thurs
daN 'N"ning under the auspices. Of the
Ladies Aid of the F. p. church in the
church dining room. and n good sum Of
money was Melted for the society.
Mrs, Nancy Morrill, went Friday to
Ruo + pert whore she will visit rela-
tives and friends at ner old home for
? few days
meeting Of Margaret COTE Moore
Chapter o. a. r., was held Thursday
AFTERNOON at III" residence Of Mrs
Hattie johnson. Following the routine
business came program on Red
ross work under the direction Of Mrs
"pcrded 10 The roll call with an item
or Fed Cross work and this was fol-
lowed ~ reading several articles. A
short talk on conservation and
readin~ by Mis-. ra''~r CARPENTER com
ploteG the nro~r~r7 TIL chapter has
new fac ~-hicl, .N~'. voted 70 present
To the Madirr,, rrt-''- Hhr2fv