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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-26
'.BAD MEN" STEAL
BELL FROM TOWER OF
COUNTRY CHURCH

Davenport, N. D., June 1s.-The
bell did not ring on sunday morn
ing in the tower Of the Norwegian
church near this city and It M tho
hFst Sunday I'm II years on which
this has happened.
With something like 1900 pounds
OF copper, steel and nickel I'm its
composition, the bell looked like Q
mint to some real "bad" men who
evidently knew how this metal was
soaring in price in these war times.
They climbed to the belfry and
worked 1t loose from the rafters.
There was q terrific thud ~ IL
struck and buried itself through the
flooring and the earth.
Stealing a trailer at Kindred, the
men rode to the church and placed
their loot on 1t. They got 1t as far
as the railroad yards at Davenport
and there stopped to melt the bell
by kindling a fire under q huge pile
OF railroad ties which they gath.
cred.
The Job was evidently q tedious
one for the bell did not melt as fast
as they expected. Daylight came
on and they abandoned the Job and
tho loot.
The bell was purchased in 1905
at q cost Of $500 and was little
damaged by Its experience.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-26
CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN
THORSON SHOWS UP
LEMKE'S PALACES

June rs. 1917.
To Republican Precinct Committee
men:
My attention has Just been called
to Mr.. Lemke's circular Of the 22nd
inst, apparently sent to republican
precinct committeeman throughout
the First congressional district, calling
for a referendum vote to decide whom
the republicans want as their candi-
date for congress in such district.
The charge 10 made in such circular
that "a few d~isgruntled politicians are
attempting to use certain power and
the authority belonging to the repub-
ltcan party and send some one to con-
gress who will not interfere with the
grain and food gamblers. and this
they are attempting to do through the
old corrupt caucus system and .politic-
al manipulation"
Mr.. Lemke apparently refers to the
convention held at Grand Forks,
when Olger B.Burtnesso of Grand Forks
was chosen as its nominee for this po-
sitlon. MI. Lemke overlooks the fact
that the republican voters of every
portunity to, and did generally, par
ticipate in the selection Of delegates
to the county conventions: that such
county conventions in turn selected
delegates to the district convention:
that every county. with the exception
Of Ransom, was fully represented in
the conventions; that there were 1875
delegates present and voted; that a
large majority Of such delegates were
farmers of the district.
Mr.. Lemke refers to the recon
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-26
VIM. Lemke, DESTROYS Of
Getting resentment" of
Republicans, Tells All
To Recommend j. N. Baer

you claim to be a Republican, let me
say to you that o should get into
game at once and help to elect the
Of the Republican district
held at Grand Forks, N.
D.. June %. 1917, when by q unani-
nous vote Of the delegates Of the Re-
publican party of this congressional
not only adopted q platform of prin-
ciples that should appeal to every
Republican in the district. but also
nominated for congress hat splendid
type of American manhood, character
and ability, the Hon. o. B. Burtness,
than whom no better representative Of
the Republican party can be found
snywhere-a man who has always
been identified with the ideals of good
government, a man who has always
stood and fought for the full e%nforce-
ment Of law, q mar who has always
advocated and stood for progress in
politics. = man who was born and
raised on a farm in North Dakota and
when he reached young manhood's
estate showed the good stuff
ing his way through the higher insti-
autions OF learning. a man who has
done more real farm work and has
forgotten more. about farming than
John M. Baere ver knew. A man who
can draw word pictures that will
shine in characters Of living light long
after the mental meanderings Of the
Cartoonist Baer have been forgotten.
A man who is in every respect fitted
mentally, morally, physically and fl
nancially to represent the people Of
this congressional district at Washing
ton. and II you claim to be a Repub-
ltcan and cannot support such a can
dtdate, then in heavens name be man
enough to resign as chairman of the
Republican state central COMMITTEES.
Yours for decent politics,
]. r. STEVENS,
Lawton. N. d.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-26
SIGNALS LACET
MEETS AT MINOT

Minot. N. d.. June 26.-Over 200
attended the convention Of Signals
Laget. representing three districts Of
Norway. held at Minot yesterday.
Several prominent speakers ad-
dressed the meetings. r. A. Nestos
Of this city welcomed the visitors to
Mfnot. Officers elected at the closing
session last evening follow:
Chairman, g. T. B%raatelien, Roth
say. Mimi; vice chairmen, Knute
Nelson, Winfred, NJ, D.; Pete Moyhre.
Rolla, N. D.; Senator F. T. Gronvold,
Rugby, N. D.; secretary. K. c. Kop-
sing, Manfred, N. D.; treasurer, Ed.
Mobraaten, Wendall. Mimi; revision
committee. q. T. Pagen. Crookston,
MINI; Rasmus Aasen, Hatton. N. D.;
Ole Haagenson. Palermo, N. d.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-26
North Dakota News

ment Of the new prohibition laws
which go into effect July /.
the meeting was the story Of the Mi
not raid by c. W. Finwell, assistant
superintendent Of the Enforcement
league. Another interesting address
was delivered by Henry Quanbeck Of
Neville, who spoke on coalition and
patriotism. Music was furnished by
the Hatton Male chorus.
The Total Abstinence society elect
ed the following officers Saturday:
Oscar M. Menus, Fessenden. presi-
dent; O.. 8. Aaker, vice president; b.
Olson of Harlow, secretary, and 7.
Fudlestad Of Cooperstown. treasurer.
The meeting was brought to q close
Sunday night after church services
were held in different churches Of the
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-26
MANY WILL ATTEND
METHODIST MEET

Jamestown. N. D., June 2e.-Over
200 tents have been erected here to
accommodate the annual camp meet
ing of the Minnesota-North Dakota
Methodist Camp Meeting association.
Conservative estimator place the
number of people on the grounds at
1900.
At the close Of the nrst days ses-
sion Of the eighth annual convention
Of the Bismarck district Of the Ep-
worth league held at Beulah yester-
day, $50 delegates had registered.
Bishop Homer c. Stutx, resident
bishop Of South America, during the
1912-1916 quardrenium, was the prin-
cipal speaker.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-26
OF RAMSEY
COUNTY ORGANIZE

Devils Lake, N. D., June 26.-As q
means Of promoting greater crop pro-
duction in Ramsey county, tho RAM
sey County Better Farming associa-
ton vas launched at a meeting held
here. o. p. N. Anderson being elect
ed president: j. 8. Kirk, vice presi-
dent, and Arthur Powell. secretary.
Ia experiment station. addressed the
meeting. and explained the plan Of
cooperation established by the fed
eral and state governments.
Tho county soon will have . regular
county agent.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-26
ALLEGED "SLACKER"
DENIES ATTEMPT TO
EVADE CONSUMPTION

Fargo, N. D.. June &C. Fuller
Of Dwight. Richland county. was ar
rested by United States Deputy Mar
shall Cameron on . warrant charging
Noncompliance with the registration
law and was arraigned before United
States Commissioner W. C. Green of
Fargo. He waived examination and
was bound over to tho federal grand
jury on $500 bonds.
The defendant claims that he 10 ov-
or the age, stating that he will be 81
years old in August. Aside from this
he claims that he made application
for enlistment two years ago. but was
rejected because of poor sight. He
maintains that he did not try to evade
conservation.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-26
Tighten the house

Keeping by serving a
ready-c cooked, ready-to-eat
food that contains the max
inum of nutriment at low
est cost, and with the least
tax on the digestion. Shred.
ded Wheat Biscuit Is the
real autocrat of the break
fast table-the one cereal
food that holds it's own
against all corners, with
increasing sales every year.
It is a boon to the busy
housewife, a welcome relief,
to the jaded stomach that
has wrestled with meat
and other heavy Winter
foods. Try it for breakfast
with milk or cream; for
luncheon or dinner with ber-'
ries or other fruits. Made
at Niagara Falls, N. Y. -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-26
BAD CULVERT CAUSES
SERIES OF ACCIDENTS

sanish, N. D., June ga bad Gull
vert on the road east of Parshall re-
suited in q series Of accidents Sunday.
Drusilla Billion and Clyde Abbott,
riding with Mr.. J. H. Billion, were
thrown out OF hitting the spot, Dru-
slila sustaining a broken collar-bone
and Clyde Abbott a broken wrist.
G. A. Aafedt was tho second driver
to crash into the bad place. John
Bowman, riding with Aafedt, was
thrown against the top Of the ma
chine, suffering bad scratches on his
face.
B. A. Dickinson. travelling at a fair
rate Of speed, dived into the culvert,
and stripped the gears on his ma
chine,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-26
PoRTAn MAKES IMPROVEMENTS.
(Herald Special servtce.l

SRSSA~A wv VASOsI
Portal, N. D., June 2e.-More inn
provements are being made in Portal
this spring that in any year previous.
A crew of men and teams have
been engaged the past two weeks in
grading and filling all streets in the
city and several new crossings and
drains have been put in. The 500
Line has q number Of scrapers and
men dwelling of It's property and NIL
ing in the slough. It Is the Intention
to make this half block into a park.
Several new buildings are also be-
ing erected. D.. A. Macarthur IL build
ing a bungalow on his lot and H. g.
Jewell is also erecting a bungalow on
his property in tho north end of tho
city. James Gamble has completed
q bungalow and ]. A. Dodds is con-
structing a two story house. A new
building to be used for immigration
ONCE and detention house will be
erected this summer on the 500 Line
right Of way and the customs omce
will also be remodsllsd and ENLARGED.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-26
MUSEUM PROPOSED
w.. FOR STATE A. e.

Fargo. N. D., June 26.-Plans for a
state memorial museum were formu-
committee Of the Old Settlers asso-
citation and 1t was decided that the
building to be erected on the campus
Of the North Dakota agricultural col
lege would furnish a home for the
treasured relics Of the state and its
history.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-26
CATHOLIC SCHOOL OF
DEVILS LAKE v
EXCELLENT PROGRAM

Devils Lake, N. D., June 26.-One
of the best commencement programs
ever given by a school in this city was
given by the st. Mary's academy when
a number Of students graduated from
the institution.
The class Of 1917 has had a fine
record, many of the high school stu
dents having completed the course in
three years.
Musical numbers took up the great
er part Of the exercises and the mu-
steal play midsummer Eve'' was the
feature Of the entire program.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-26
TO ERECT NEW mEyAroR

Pettibone, N. D., June 3e.-9tock-
holders of the Farmers Union Ble-
vator company. mst in eeehaver hall.
reported cleArinW for the yer
amounting TO el3.0o0 and decided 70
officers ars a. r. Denies.on. nrs.s s
dent; G. A. Ryder. secretary; q. p.
Worley. treasurer: O. b. Horenson.
manager: board Of directors: n. n.
Danielson. DIV. Scott, August 8ts6-
ine. l. H..NcVey, Peter Flommsr, a.
A.WoEley and Bs1ook -oos1a0A
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-26
MANY ATTEND TOTAL
ABSTINENCE MEET

Hatton. N. D.. June 2e.-Three
hundred delegates. from all parts of
North Dakota attended the meeting
of the Total Abstinence society and
formally appealed to the officials of
the state and express and freight
agents to assist Ill the strict enforce
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-26
Kills TEN GREY WOLVES.

schafer, N. D., June 2s.-scott
Gore, q prominent rAncher in the
southwestern part Of this county, shot
ten gray wolves In one week near his
ranch. He brought the hides here
and collected the county bounty and
state bounty amounting ia 3107. An
other trapper recently brought in IS
coyote hides,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-26
FIRE DESTROYS ELEVATOR.

Wimbledon, N. D., June 26.-Fire
completely destroyed. the Royal Ele-
vator in this city, with all the grain in
1t and a cal of grain standing on the
track. The loss is estimated at about
$4,000. It was fully covered by in
surance. A new elevator will be
erected as soon as the burned matert-
al can be carried away.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-26

The unlimited nerve and the I'M
gall of William Lemke,
of the Republican state
central committee by grace of politi-
cal thievery. in endeavoring to foist
the chalk-talking Baer upon the
party nominee in the First congress
saonal district on the strength Of the
votes OF three members Of the execu-
committee. was given q dose Of
needed d~tsinfecting denunciation by
Hon. j. e. Stevens Of LAwton. who
torrid reply to a letter re-
cetved from Lemke. The two letters
follow:
Lemke's Weak Statement.
Fargo, N. D., June ~.
j. e. Stevens, Lawton, N. d.
Dear Sir: The Republican execu-
tive committee decide that a refer
epdum vote be taken of the Republi-
can precinct committeeman of the
First congressional district, to decide
who the Republicans want al their
candidate for congressman in the
First district. This action was taken
becaus a few disgruntled politicians
are attempting to usurp power and
h authority belonging to the Re-
publican party and send some one to
congress who will not Interfere with
the grain and food gamblers. : This
they are attempting to do through
the old corrupt caucus system and
political manipulation.
Your executive committee feel that
in this crisis all parties should unite
soltdly behind sons man who will
represent the people and not en-
trenched wealth. and for this reason
we recommend to you John NJ. Baer
as the man who will serve the best
interests Of this nation. II you agree
with us kindly mark an x after Mr..
Baer's name. IL not, write in some
other am and mark an x after 1t.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-26

. . . . . . .
Return this letter by return mail.
Very truly yours.
BY William Lemke.
Chairman.
Uncle Jerry Stevens STIRRED.
Hon. VIM. Lemke, Fargo, N. D.
Dear Sir: Yours Of the 22d inst.
n I note what you say
about the executive committee having
decided to ask for a referdum vote Of
precinct committeeman on the uues-
ton OF q congressional candidate, ETC..
otc. In reply I desire to say that at
the city Of Grand Forks, on June ~.
1917. the Republican party of the
First congressional district Of North
Dakota. through its duly and legally
elected and accredited representa-
most emphatically that the Republic
an voters Of this congressional dis
trict want the Hon. o. b. Burtness of
Grand Forks. N. D., to represent. them
in the halls of the American congress.
and I want to say to Vol that I had
the honor to be q delegate to that
convention from Ramsey county, N.
D., and that SO far as l know there
was not a "disgruntled politician in
siastic and earnest body of Republic
ans trying to do what they believed
to be for the best interests Of the
greatest number Of the people of our
country.
I agree with you. however. that 'rn
this crisis all factions should unite
solidly behind some man who will
represent the people," I do not, how
ever. understand that the term the
people," necessarily means one. A. c.
Townley, and the dangerous doctrines
that he has been preaching up and
down the state Of late. and who is not
even a resident Of the state. And
cannot agree with you as to. the en-
dorsement of one ]. M. Baer, and If
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-26
Burledgh in Line.

Bismarck. N. D., June 26-Burleigh
county has more than doubled its al
lotment in the Red. Cross subscrip-
ton, and claims a record for tho state.
The quota assigned to the county was
$4,000, and the total raised was 382,-
n0A.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-26
BURLEICH COUNTY
CLAIMS RECORD FOR
RED CROSS FUNDS

Devils Lake. N. D.. June 2s.-The
city Of Devils Lake has subscribed
$4,000 to the Red Cross funds, while
returns from the country districts
show a total of $17,500 subscribed up
to date by Ramsey county.
returns are received it will be found
that the subscriptions in the county
amount to at least 1000. The allot-
ment for the county was $4,000.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-26
WIMBL EDON GOOD
ROAD DAY TODAY

Wimbledon. N. D.. June 2e.-war
has been declared on the stones on
the road leading to spiritwood
from this place, and at an early hour
this morning a large number of men,
armed with crowbars, picks and
shovels advanced along the southern
roads and dug out and removed every
visible stone and rock.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-26
DOUGHTY HEARING THURSDAY.

Fargo, June 26.-Judge A. T. Cole
Of the district court. leaves for Bis
mark Thursday to sit in the disbar-
ment proceedings brought by the
North Dakota Bar association against
Attorney H. B. Doughty Of Wilton.
Charges of drunkenness and misap-
preparations are to be Investigated 1t
is said. Judge Cole will sit as q ref
cree in place of Judge Nuessle Of Bis
mark. His findings will be reported
to the state supreme court for its final
judgment.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-26
John M. Baer


Return this letter by return mail.
Very truly yours,
BY William Lemke.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-30
WILSON CALLS MANHOOD
TO PATRIOTIC SERVICE

resident, Issuing Proclamation Of June as ReNstra
t'sn Day, Points Out That il is Occasion for Solemn
teaffiTMaon OF Each Affected Individuals Alsc-
glance 60 His Country.-.Not Conscrpton but SeIec-
ton Of Mcn FOR Taeks in Army and For Tasks at
Home.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-30


lore the day here named arc required
10 register, excepting only officers and
enlisted men Of tho regular army, the
navy, the marine corps and the Nation
al Guard and naval militia while in the
service OF the United States and Off
GERS in the officers reserve corps and
enlisted men in the enlisted reserve
corps while in active service. In the
territories Of Alaska. Hawaii and Pucr-
TO Rico day for registration will be
named in later proclamation
And ! do charge those who through
sickness Shall be unable to present
themselves for registration that thcy
apply on or before the day of rcgistra-
ton TO the county clerk where they
may lie for instructions as to how they
may be registered by agents. Those
who expect to he absent on the day
named from the counties III which
they have their permanent homes may
register by mail. but their mailed reg
iStltation cards must reach the place
in which thcv have their permanent
homes by the day named herein.
Apply for Instructions.
They should apply as soon as prac-
ticablc to the county clerk of the coua-
ty wherein they may be for instruc-
tons as TO how they may accomplish
such pcrsons nc thron~h .ic,,mn.s m s",r r
absence. may Inn ma lilo 20 mrosont
themselves ncrsonnilv Far rc.is,ro,in,,
snail be soiourning in cities of over
'3o,0Oo population they shall apply 10
the city clcrk of the city wherein
they NAV be soiourning rntbo,. thnn
TO the clerk of tho comfy Tho c,nrl;"
of the counties ana of citics or nvcr 20
600 population in which numhcrs nr M
plications from tho sick and from non
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-30
TO Cure a Cold In One Dav

Take LAXATIVE BROMO ouinine. IT s,ons the
Cough and Headache and works of the Cold
Dtuggiss refund money II Il fails 10 cure
Is. w. GROVES signature on each box. csc.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-30
1t Can't Be Done.
If you stay VI. nights, you can't keep
UP daytimcs.-Judge

Stitches In Shoe.
There are nearly 1000 stitches in
Il pair Of hand -sewed shoes.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-30

Rgy B- NHY-R n I s Evn
Will cure Rheumatism, Neu-
ralgia, Headaches, Cramps, Collie
Sprains, Bruises, Cuts, Burns, Old
Sores, letter, Ring-Worm, .Ec-
zema, etc. Antiseptic Anodyne,
used internally or externally. Csc
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-23
MISHAWAKA NEWS
Neu-Times Office 120 Way HomeP 49,

as were those Of the c. A. c.. were
opened only 10 members of the
club.
In 1912 the first ladies' team was
organized in the city and bowled at
the Ellsasser alleys. Since then
they have patrOnized the alleys
regularly. and weekly bowling par
ties were held among the women
one night each week. The move
ment has not been merely local. for
proprietors all over the country
now cater TO the women and the
game is growing in popularity.
Among the men Of the city the
sport is. naturally, more in favor.
The city has produced some gen
timely unusual players and real
records have been made. The war
has taken many Of the best bowlers,
but there are others fast worked up
into good material at the Ellsas-
ser alleys. There are now q teams.
each of which is doing good work
in preparation for the coming in
ternational tournament. They have
already completed the first half Of
their schedule for the year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-23
OBSERVES 9TH
BIRTHDAY TODAY

James 3. Loshbough, 121 +.
Eighth St, today celebrates his S7th
birthday anniversary. A dinner will
be given in honor at the home of
his son, J. W LoshbOugh. Ill ).
Hill ST.
In 1894, when only four years old,
Mr.. Loshbough came 10 81. Joseph
county with his parents by wagon
roate. from Pennsylvania, spending
the first night. about three miles
north of Mishawaka and improvised
shelter being furnished by stretch
ing tents about the trunk of trees.
In 1884 he was married 10 Miss
Louise Chearhart. who died in 1894.
Eight children were born 10 this
union. six of whom are living. This
venerable gentleman boasts OF Il
grandchildren and four great-grand-
children.
Enjoying vigorous health. Mr..
Loshbough is a daily visitor 10 the
business center and can relate
many interesting experiences OF his
pioneer days.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-23
THE ENTERPRISE PAYS
NEWS-TIMES TRIBUTE

The Enterprise in its last issue
had this 10 say Of last Sundays
Mishawaka section of the News
Times:
Last Sundays edition Of the
South Bend News-Times was a no
table one from the standpoint that
it contained an entire eight-pagc
section devoted TO its AIishawaka de
partment Included in the interest
ing local news presented were near
~ 40 columns of Christmas adver-
Using furnished by some 80 Of
Mishawaka's discerning merchants.
The News-Times and the local
manager, w. +. Wallach-'The Man
i'm the Street'-are to be cOngratU-
lated upon the success achieved"