The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-26

lock has been placed on the door Of
the postoffice at that place.
The annual ball Of the sanish fire.
men attracted a large crowd Of people,
the department securing 1852 as re-
suit Of the effort.
At Langdon everything is nicely
lined up for the big Mid-winter fair,
which will be held In the new audi
forum on February 27-2S. March Ia.
The tournament of song, which is
| being prepared under the direction of
the Langdon Woman's club will be
given in the auditorium at that place
on March z.
The house on the farm of Mrs. VIM.
Schroeder, one mile east Of Ryder,
burned to the ground together with
| the contents, which were owned by
her son. Oscar Hanson.
Rev. r. .Doyen, Of Glenwood City.
arrived in Garrison to take charge OF
the German Lutheran church In place
Of Rev. Roesch, who was transferred
to'Luccan. Mimi, in December. ;
DIR. Haugen has decided to leave
Kindred for an indefinite period in or
ical profession. His place will be TAX
en- here by DR.. B. Bottolfson, Of Min
neapolis.
Inkster debaters won in their de-
bate with Webster in the latter iowa
by to 1 decision. The question
debated was, Resolved, that the Swiss
military system be adopted by the
Wilfred Arneson, nine years Of age;
son of Martin Arneson of Wales, had
the misfortune Of breaking his leg
while at play during recess. Both
bones in the right leg just above the
ankle were broken.
In observance Of the National Week
Of Song splendid program was rem
dered by the Literary society Of the
Marvel public schools. The event was
celebration of che anniversary of
Washington's birthday.
At a meeting Of the Soldiers Aid
Of Grand Forks the proposition of
af1liating with the American Red
Cross society was discussed It IL
probable that the organization will
unite with the great national society.
Fire Chief Henry SIocum of the MI
not department, has a broken thumb.
At fire several weeks ago the chief
hurt his thumb but thought nothing Of
1t until the pain became uncomfortable
when he went to doctor who found a
fracture.
At Jamestown, Theodore Freitog
was placed under bonds amounting to
$500 to appear and answer to the
charge Of selling intoxicating liquors.
Freitog claims that the liquor found
in his possession was solely for his
own use.
@. Ross Fowler of the Efankinson
Gun club has received notice from the
Interstate association that July has
been fixed as the date for the 1917
shoot OF that club. This will be an
off1cia1 shoot under the auspices OF the
association.
The Neville Journal came out with
twelve pages last week, the issue be-
ing the work Of the students of the
Neville high school. The issue was a
very creditable one. the paper con-
tanning much Of interest relative to
the schools and the work.
Mandan Pioneer: Operator Beasan-
son, employed at the Northern Pacific
physicians found him suffering with
smallpox. The telegraph ONCE was i'm
mediately disinfected and all of the
employees Of the offices vaccinated.
What promises to be one of the
most enthusiastic and successful
farmers Institutes ever held in North
wood will take place in that town
March Is and 16. Already plans and
"a 81 Ia In
affair and farmers from all sections
will attend.
A fire in the basement of the
building occupied by the Golden Rule
store, the Gamble Robinson commits
sion firm and the Ole Simeson general
store at Valley City, caused damage
The fire Is believed to have started |
from the heating plant.
In honor Of the fifth anniversary off
the beginning Of the ministry of DR.. C. |
e. Coles, pastor of the Mendenhall |
Memorial Presbyterian church of |
Grand Forks, special services were |
held in the church on Sunday. DR..
Coles was missionary for the Pres !
byterian board in South Africa.
Five candidates were admitted to
the Delta Sigma society of the UNI
versity. Thirty eight members at
tended the session. which was greatly /
enjoyed. The Ave candidates admit
ted were: George Haynes. Lisbon:
Steve Monek, Jamestown; B. r. Ford, |
Brainerd; Carol Chidlins, Grand
Forks; Ray Wehe. Lakota. /
At Valley City, George Riedman, of
the North Dakota Motor Co. is per-
fecting the organization Of company
to be known as the Farmers Purchas-
ing G. Sales Co. The company will be
Incorporated at $4,000. The object |
Of the company is to handle all kinds
Of farm machinery, from threshing
machinery to garden tools. Irvine, oils,
ETC..
John Beck Of Hankinson had the
to lose the third finger OF
his left hand while working in the 500
coal shed at that place. He was work
ng under one Of the self dumping
cars and in some manner his left hand
was caught between the copper bot
,om and the end OF the car. II took
workers to release him. and then it
vas found that the third and fourth
fingers were badly mangied..
p. o. Thorson. owner OF The Pro-
gressive Observer. a weekly paper
published in Grand Forks. has an
that the publication has been
taking effect with the
latest issue of last week. In making
this announcement Mr.. Thorson states
that to continue publishing The Pro-
gressive Observer would interfere with
1ther business interests, and ne finds II
he cannot spare the time and atten-