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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-11-15
TOWNSHIP.

Theological student Peder
Nordsletten of the Norwegian
Lutheran church Sem. of Mime
apolis conducted services in the
Leslie church Sunday afternoon.
Emil Olson and family and
Miss Emelia Botten were visit
ors at the S. Stene home Sunday.
Rev. j. Redal, Fl. S. Haugen,
Mrs. r. Dalen, Mrs. Ole Haugen,
r T. Sperre and families and
Messrs. Olav Redahl, John Nest
DO and Ole Rice were the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Knute Olson
Sunday after services.
The Ladies Aid of the Swed-
ish Lutheran church will hold
their annual bazaar dinner Nov.
%, beginning at 10 o'clock a. M,
at the West church. Rev. N.
2. Tullen of Sheyenne, N. Oak,
will be there and deliver a ser
mon, after which dinner will be
served. Al are welcome.
A pretty wedding occurred in
Leslie church last Saturday when,
Harold Nordsletten and Miss
Gurie Brenden were united in
marriage. The pastor Of the
church, Rev. Redahl. officiated.
The bridesmaids were the Misses
Marie Byenden and Gusta Sveen.
and the.bridegroom was accom-
panied by Messl's. Peder Nord-
fsletten and Ole Brenden. These
young people are well and fav-
orably known in this neighbor-
hood, the parents are of the
most prominent citizens of this
locality. We are glad to relate
that Nj. and. Mrs. Harold Nord-
sletten will make their home in
this neighborhood. We extend
our heaftiest congratulations.
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CORDELIA NEWS.

A basket social for the bene-
fit of the Red Cross was held in
the Jelleberg school house and
over $4,000 was raised.
A. Gunderson has gone to Mo-
hall for a few days visit.
Mabel Sonsteby is suffering
from an attack of scarlet fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Jelleberg and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ekre were Sunday
callers at the A. Vikan home.
Mr.. Ekre expects to leave for
Montana soon.
Confirmation services were
held in the Vinje church last
Sunday. Those confirmed were
Lydia Amundson, Flora Kofoid,
Willie Aasness, Knut Hagen and
Gilbert Rude.
The Bjornlie family have
moved to the Vikan farm, COM
ing all the way from southern
Minnesota ina Ford.
Two mistakes occurred in the
last Cordelia news. One was
calling Miss Anna Jelleberg for
Mr.. and Mrs. and the other that
Obert Peterson was sick, where
as he seems to be enjoying the
best of health and spirits.
Melvin l.. Larson is building
a first class chicken coop.
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x B

Mrs. Theo. Gran Of Glasgow,
Mont. arrived Tuesday of last
week for a visit with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. August Wall.
Miss Annette Kornkven re-
turned last week from Cotton
wood Lake. N. D., where she
has spent the last year.
Miss Minnie Kornkven left
last Thursday for Elmo, N. D.,
where she will spend some time
visiting relatives and friends.
Dan Lundgren and family
spent Sunday at the home of
Jos. Crowder.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. B. Arveson
spent Sunday in Bottineau.
A birthday party was given
for Messrs. Oscar Berge and
Gustav Kornkven at the Berge
home last Sunday.
Ben C. Wall returned Monday
from Minot, where he has spent
several days.
Miss Palma lessen is a guest
at the j. j. Olson home this
week.
Mrs. Victor Moody came down
rom Antler Saturday morning
and will spend a few days at the
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-11-15
Miss Emma Knudson return

Miss Emma Knudson return
ed Saturday from Montana,
where she has been for the past
two or three days attending to
business matters.
It is reported that Mr.. Hamb-
lin found the horse he lost in
the mountains some time ago.
Anton Johnson and Sigurd
Mortenson called at the home of
Mr.. Hamblln last Sunday.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-11-15

Clifford, John and Anton John
son are overhauling the new
Ford car which Anton bought
q few weeks ago.
John Hamblin autoed to Bot
tineau on business the last of the
week.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-11-15

ing for Grand Forks, where he
will enter the Union Commercial.
College.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-11-15
A Testimonial
Col. A. Berthiaume,

Col a. Berthaume, T"-
District Manager Bankers Casulty Co. of Mpls.
Dear Sir:
I desire to thank you for your Company's draft for
$44. 90 as payment in full for my recent accident. I am
well pleased with this settlements. [ think, for $500 a
year, there is no better policy for a farmer to carry.
w. r. Williams
Bottineau, N. D.
11-6--17
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home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lars Olson.
Einar Holt left Tuesday morn
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-12-14
ROMAN BANkCASHIF,R
MOVES TO MISSOULA

r. j. White. cashier of the First
National Bank Of Roman. has resig-
ned that position and is making ar
rangcments to move to Missoula,
where he has accepted the cashier
ship Of the Scandinavian-Americ
Bank of Missoula. which position Is
now held by John Dahlgren. Mr..
Dahlgrcn's health is such that a
another climate is recommended
and for that reason the change is
made.
F.. J. White has been cashier GA the
First National Bank of Roman for
the past five years and during that
time has made many close business
friends and has increased the pres
tige of the bank until it is now one
of the strongest banking institutions
on the reservation. Reservation peo-
pie regret to see Mr.. White leave
will extend their best wishes for his
success and prosperity in his new
position. Earl r. Hughes. for the
past two years assistant cashier. has
been promoted to the position vacated
by Mr.. White. Mr.. Hughes has
shown himself to be very capable
man and it is with no misgiyings
that ne has been appointed by the
to fill the position.
Mr.. and Mrs. White expect to
leave Monday next for their new
home.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-12-14
OPEN
AT WEST POINT

A competitive examination to fill
emy at West Point, which Senator
Walsh has been asked to fill, will be
held at the following places in Mon
tana, on January 8, 1918:
Anaconda, Billings, Bozeman, Dill
lon. Butte, Glasgow, Glendive. Great
Falls. Hamilton, Havre. Helena. Kali
ispel, Lewistown, Livingston, Miles
City. Missoula and Roundup.
The applicant who passes the high
est at this examination will be NAM
ed as principal and the next two
highest will be named respectively
first and second alternate.
The final examination for adnis-
sion to the Academy will be held ON
the third Tuesday in March. when
those who have been named as prin-
cipal and alternates will report for
the regular examination for admis-
sion before the board convened ut the
place nearest or most convenient to
his home or school, at which he is in
regular attendance at the time OF his
appointment. Is
The examination which will be
held january 9. will be open to every
young man in the state. who desires
to participate, and who Is between
the age of seventeen and twenty-five
years and will be conducted by the
secretary of the Civil Service Board
at the post office in the several cit
les and will begin at 8 Il. n.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-12-14
BRITISH CAPTURE
BIBLICAL CITY

London, Dec. 10.-Andrew Bonas
Law, chancellor of the exchequer, an.
nounced today that Jerusalem, after
being surrounded on all sides by Brit.
sh troops, had surrendered.
The capture of Jerusalem by the
British forces marks the end, with
two brief interludes. of more than
200 years possession of the seat of
the Christian religion by the Moham..
medans. For 673 years the
holy city has been in undisputed own.
ership of the Turks, the last Chris
tian ruler of Jerusalem being Fred
erick H.. whose short lived domina
tion lasted from 1892 to 1894. Apart
from it's connection with the cam.
paign being waged against Turkey BY
the British in Mesopotamia, the fall
of Jerusalem was Il definite collapse
of long -protracted efforts of the Turks
to capture the Suez canal and in
wade Egypt Almost the first move
made by Turkey after the entrance
into the war was a campaign against
Egypt across the great desert of the
q Turkish army variously estimated
Ut ITOIll JDVVV W 1ou,VVV lANII
marched from the Suez canal and sue
ceeded in reaching within striking
distance of the great artificial water
way at several points. For several
months bitter fighting took place. the
canal being defended by an Anglo
Egyptian army aided by Australians
and New Zealanders and French and
British forces.
A lull occurred here for six months
and in June. 1916, the Turks again
advanced as far as katies. Here they
were defeated. During December the
invaders were driven out of Egypt
and the British forces crossed the
border into Palestine. Since then
they pursued the Turks relentlessly
inflicting casualties estimated at 10.-
900. BY November %. 1917. they had
pushed within five miles Of 1erusa'
lem and on December 7th General Al
lcnby announced that he had def
mite possession Of Hebron. Ne
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-12-14
0UEST|ONA|RES
MAILED TOMORROW

Questionaires will be mailed from
the offices of the Missoula county
draft board tomorrow to all regis
tered men who have not been called
into service. Postal officials have
been notified to give the draft busi-
ness right of way over all other mail
matter after December 18th, and also
place at the hands of the board all
changes Of addresses. While every
precaution will be taken to assure the
questionaire reaching the registrant.
the failure of the registrant to re-
ceive the form will be at his own
risk. According to the time allow
ance of the draft law, the question
aire mailed tomorrow must be back
in the hands of the draft board,prop
erly filled out. on December oath.
They must not in any case be sent to
Washington.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-12-14
ENLISTMENTS BREAK
ING ALL RECORDS

The number of enlstments the
past few days has broken all records.
Tuesday being the last day allowed
for enlistments i'm the western dis
tricts, hundreds of men presented
themselves at the recruiting offices
to offer their services. Two coaches
were added to No. l Saturday night
to accommodate 12O volunteers en-
route to Fort Wright. WASH, which
represented Saturdays enlistments
in Butte and Missoula. Eighty-four
came from Butte and the others from
Missouta and nearby towns. This is
the largest delegation sent out from
Missoula in any single day since the
war begun. In Great Falls the records
show that for the past two weeks an
average of one enlistment every fif-
teen minutes, on basis of ten-hour
day. has taken place. with scores
coming in from neighboring towns
Wednesday to get in before the clos
ing. A Washington dispatch states
that Montana led all states in high
mark enlistments for Saturday and
Sunday with 291 men accepted. The
total war volunteer enlistment is now
SS7.2Ol,
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-12-14
SOLDIERS WELCOME
KNITTED SWEATERS

Sweaters are welcome addition to
every soldiers equipment according
to a statement made by Secretary of
War Baker and issued to every Red
Cross division headquarters in the
country. A fortnight Mr.. Baker was
quoted as saying that sweaters were
unnecessary. In order to correct the
impression created by that article. Mr..
Baker said:
IAN apparent misunderstanding has
arisen in some quarters regarding the
attitude OF the war department in the
our soldiers. The department has in
no sense discouraged the furnishing
Of such garments through the Ameri-
can Red Cross and is appreciative OF
the spirit which prompts American
women in their knitting for the
troops.
ut is true that q sweater is not
included in the regular equipment OF
the army and it is not regarded as an
absolutely essential garment. How
ever a knitted sweater is a garment
of great serviceability and is a well
come addition to soldiers equip
ment. particularly where the soldier
is on duty in the rigorous winter eli
mate of France.
while the department itself has
not called upon any organization to
supply sweaters, certain divisions OF
the army have made such acquisitions
and have been srattied that the sup
ply was available. The work of the
American women who desire TO add
this comfortable article to the cloth
ing supplied the soldier by the war
department is worthy of encourage
ment,"
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-12-14
jim WRIGHT SERIOUSLY ILL

Friends OF Jim Wright will be
sorry to hear that he Is seriously i'll
IN the Willard Parker hospital in
New York. Mrs. Wright received u
telegram Wednesday from Camp Mills
giving her this information and she
Immediately wired back for more de-
tails. Thursday morning she re-
celved message saying that MIR.
Wright seemed Il little better, was
getting the best of medical atten-
tion and although still in danger
Gus condition, he had fair chance
for recovery. The message did not
state the nature of his illness, but it
is supposed he has contracted one
of the many camp epidemics. Stan
ley Scearce also wired DR.. j. r. Fuh-
rer. who is in New York. to call at
the hospital to make sure that moth
ing would be left undone for his
comfort or to aid his recovery. All
await anxiously for further reports
with a hope that change for the
better has taken place.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-12-14
CHARIOT is THE '''
NAME OF TOWN

Hereafter when referring to the
much-named new town (fomeriy
Tabor) on the new N. p. line. 1t will
answer only to "Charlot". as it is
said the railroad company has agreed
to that name and the popular opin-
ion of the residents living in that
community is favorable to the orig
inal selection. With this obstacle
overcome, steps will no doubt be i'm
mediately taken to secure a post
office for that point and in all prob
ability the application will be grant
ed shortly. which will be a great ac
commodaton to those living in that
us at the present time
their mail is delivered at st. Igna-
thus and the Roman rural routes.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-12-14
FIRST THRIFT STAMP
SALE IN ROMAN

&. M. Callahan, who is manager of
The Montana Central Elevator a,
Ian, is the first purchaser of Thrift
lamps. which are now on 81.
the postoffice.
War Saving Stamps are "iitt,e
,''aby bonds" Like Liberty Bonds.
hey have behind them the resources
~ the government and the people of
he United States. They are issued
IA two denominations, the 25 cent
lamp and the $500 stamp. Those
Yho prefer may buy a $500 stamp
outright for $4.12, in which case it
.; attached to folder or cel,,
2earing the name of the purchaser
and can be cashed only by that per-
son. except in case of death or CTS,
9bility. The certificate contains 90
s.naces. If these are filled with
stamps before Jan. 81, 1918, the cost
government will pay the owner $500.
&. net profit to the holder of $3.50.
If we are to win the war, we must
yin it as a united people and there
agre the savings Of every man. wo-
soan and child are necessary to the
1;ctorious ending. When the young
toen of our country were called upon
20 take UP arms in her defense. you
lid not hear an Individual soldier
ssfuse to serve because his indiyid-
,al service would not win the war.
Zach man was ready to do his part.
,sAe great army thus formed is going
:rrward to face the IRE of battle and
"a risk everything for the existence
~ our country.
These are the men for whom you
u,c asked to save and lend your dol
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-12-14
AMERICAN PATROL
BOAT IS SUNK

The American destroyer Jacob
Jones. one OF the newest and largest
aubmarine hunters of her class, was
sunk December in the war zone and
nnly A out of the crew of 10 was
saved. The attack was delivered by
% torpedo at eight o'clock at night
n the rolling icy waters of the North
Atlantic where the submarine had
:lenty of opportunity to time her
shot. That the destroyer went down
'aickly is evidenced by the fact that
"othing was said of the survivors
Getting out the life boats.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-12-14
ADDITIONAL LOCALS

Max Loewenstein Of Leon is in re-
,,ipt of a letter from Vernon Stiles
no attended the Leon school for sew
,,ral years and resided with his aunt.
lAiss Caroline Rich. postmarked Fort
shelby, Miss. He enlisted in the reg
Ylar army as member of the field ar
:, ,lery. While relating many inter
;.ting bits of camp life, he made
s.,ecia mention of the sumptuous
Inner served on Thanksgiving day to
1900 men and stated more sood
7N.inss were set before them than
hey could possibly consume. 30'ooo
~,sunds of turkey, pound to each
IAN. sweet potatoes, Irish potatoes.
..;parayus tips on toast. mihce anu
nnlc nie and ice cream, occupying a
continent place on the banquet
.,,ard. All of which is good e'l-
,lrnce that Uucle Sam isn't cutting
,.own on the food rations yet.
Mrs. J. f. Fuhrer came back Wed
oesday night from a two weeks SlsN
!, Missoula. She will be in Roman
u'atil sunday closing up their busi-
less affairs when she will return to
,1issoula and on Tuesday OF next
week she and little daughter. Grace
;san to leave for her old home IN
r,ontiac. H. Or. Fuhrcr. who is no"
Acuse surgeon in St. Johns hospital
-. New York City. will have COM
,,.cted his work there by the first OF
t.,c year and expects to Join Mrs.
F.yhrer at Pontiac about New Years.
10Th have many friends in and about
Fsonan who hope they will decide to
return to this section and locate per-
rsnnently.
Erred Simmons received word Sun
~ of the serious illness of his
fa-her. S. Simmons, at Pendleton.
oregon. He and Mrs. Simmons left
Immediately. but owing to the trains
-1nning Late. they were delayed on
TIE road and upon their arrival
learned that he had passed away
several houre before. 1t is thought
y. was a victim of acute appendi-
cStis. Funeral services were held
yesterday. Mr.. Simmons has the
heartfelt sympathy Of the entire COM
r-,pity in his loss. ......
George Glandon and J. A. McGeorge
wsnt to Missoula last Saturday. re-
t...rning Sunday. 4 few miles out
.oy Missoula the REQ car they we're
,s-7vins went on a strike and they
were forced to resort to tow rope
v, finish the trip. They drove the
home. however.
The Spencer pool hall at Chariot
hss been completed and vas opened
by a free dance last Saturday night.
4 large crowd was In attendance
f-nno all parts Of the valley and a
s.Srd time enjoyed by all.
!1avid Mentor. who lives north.
vest OF Roman. has purchased the A.
F.. Piedafue eighty adjoining town
-: the east. The consideration was
vet made public but it is said to
Rave been nigh figure. E.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-12-14
BATES DUVALL

Miss Pearl Bates and Earl Duvali,
both of Dixon. We're married We'd
nesday afternoon at 9 o'clock at the
Methodist parsonage. Rev. Charles
ID. Crouch. d. D.. performed the cere
mony in the presence OF Mr.. and Mrs.
r. b. Bates. parents of the bride. and
Miss Bates. her sister. Mr.. and Mrs.
Duvall went on a honeymoon Journey
to Illinois. expecting to return to
live At Dixon. where Mr.. Duvalh is
employed In the United States recia-
nation service.--Sunday Missoulian.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-12-14
INTERESTING NEWS
IN ROMAN SCHOOLS

The Basket Bali game played in
Roman last Friday evening resulted
In another victory for the home
team. the score being 80 to 13. After
the game the-spcctators enjoyed them
selves by dancing and at midnight
partook of a refreshing lunch served
by the sophmorc girls.
Miss Sara Leaphart arrived in
Roman last week and took up her
duties in the Roman high school Mon
day morning. Miss LeAphart is we'll
known in Roman having taught in the
Round Butte school last year. She is
IA graduate of the University of Mis-
souri,.
Supt. S. II. Logan, DR.. Becker and
Miss Azalic Savage were the dele
gates chosen to represent District 2S
at the State Teachers Convention
held at Butte last week Miss Say
age opened a discussion on the use of
current literature in the English
classes. Mr.. Logan was chairman
the resolution committee. The con-
vention lasted from Monday morning
until Wednesday evening.
l. V. Graham. a we'll known carpen-
ter OF Roman, with have charge Of the
manua! training work in the high
eoH ts~
Mr.. Graham for this position as he
Is a thoroughly practical and compc-
tent carpenter
Bccaus of the numerous false ru-
nors being circulated concerning con-
Iagious diseases many school children
are being kept at home. If no mem
Professor Coleman of the State Uni
versity. visited the high school Tues
lay and gave a short talk for the
benefit of the older students. He
urged students to attend to their
school work. especially the graduat-
ing class. They win do more for
heir country here than over in Eur
,pc. He said to the Seniors: "Go to
college. don't care whether you
20 to the state university or not. but
20 soNcw here"
An Underwood typewriter has been
for the benefit of the school.
Il Is hoped that by next year we will
,e able to do some commercial work.
A supply Of coal has been brought
n for use In various heating plants
II the school buildings. Coal proves
more satisfactory than wood.
Owing to the epidemic Of measles
n Roman and vicinity. the attend
lnce has diminished to two-thirds
FORMAL. We hope those who have
'een absent during the past few
weeks will soon be back.
On account OF the cold weather
md short days. the school schedule
las been changed. The morning ses-
ion hegins at 9:20 instead Of 800.
'he afternoon session begins at 1900
instead Of 1916. Hereafter the assem-
~ room will not be dismissed untii !,
100 O'Clock.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-12-14

ROMAN BOYS IN THE EAST

Following are excerpts from let
ter received by John p Swee from
Steve koupal, who was in the employ
OF the U. 5. r. s., a member of the
Roman baseball team,and was also il
member of the first contingent which
left for Camp Lewis in September.
Mr.. Darnell will be remembered also,
and Judging from the letter. he is al
ready on his hazardous Journey
across the water:
Camp Mills, Hampstead.
Long Island, New Jersey,
Col. 1863. U. S. In.
December 8, 1917.
II was going to get transferred in
to the 18th Aero Squadron with Dar-
nell, but missed it by about two
hours. They left this afternoon for
the boat and we are due to leave
most any time now. He is surely
getting along fine, is a first class
sergeant now in the supply end of
it.but is lined up for a flying SER
geant. He thinks he will have the
job in about another three months,
which pays $4,000 per month. He
has been up several times AMI one
time went up 5000 feet and did the
loop-the-loopand the spiral dive. Says
it is sure great sport. am crazy to
fly one of those birds and if nothing
happens will get into one of the
aero squadrons "over across as ]
have a good recommendation. | have
not had pay day since l have been
in the army, three months now.
CHOW are things in Roman? | sup
pose the trains are running through
pretty regular. Best regards to you
and "hello" to all.
"STEVE KOUPAI.."