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ELECTED TO LEGISLATURE.
E. A johnson, First Colored Man to
Serve In New York.

New York, Nov. For the first time
in the history of New York State there
will be a eolored member of the Legis-
lature, Edward A. Jackson, having been
elected thereto from the Nineteenth AS
sembly District Tuesday. johnson ran
in the Harlem District where there are
thousands of eolored voters, defeating
his Democratic rival by 1913 votes.
James C. Thomas, Jr., who ran for
the Board of Aldermen from the Goth
District, was defeated. Both of the
men were enthusiastically backed by
the Negro Civic League, of which John
NJ. Royal is president.
Mr.. johnson is a lawyer, and for
merly resided in Raleigh, n. C. He
served as a member of the City Coun-
ell in Raleigh. He also served as dean
of the law school at Shaw University.
Mr.. johnson is the author of a school
history of the Negro race in America.
He is also the author of q very interest
ing work entitled "The History of the
Colored Soldiers in the Spanish-Amer-
lean War. ''-[Editor.l
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Mr.. Baldwin, and if so state where I
may find the law, which states that seq
regation may be praeticed in Illinois,
or that there is any defined place where
COlored people may not live, or by any
law of the United States. Counsel 8
feet were well tangled by this time,
and he reluctantly admitted that he
could not cite such law or case. The
Court then very CURLY requested of
Mr.. Baldwin that he refrain from tax
ing up the time of the Honorable Court
with that line of argument. 1t was a
death blow and counsel never recov-
cred from his shock. The Judge then
dissolved the infamous injunction, by
dismissing the Morgan Park Business
Mems Cross-Bil for want of equity,
thereby ending the injunction.
Now comes the Supreme Court Of the
United States in decision as broad as
it could be framed or uttered, deeid-
ing that even where such o law has been
enacted, ordinance or statute, that the
same is illegal and void and in contra
vention Of the Constitution of the Unit
ed States. In another decision the
Supreme Court of our country has done
more to end unlawful discrimination
against the Negro, than all the Civil
Rights bills attempted to be framed
and knocked out" by the Supreme
Court of the United States with its ma
jority Overwhelmingly Republican, some
years ago.
And let il be noted that the Supreme
Court of the United States is now five
to three, Democrats and the Chief JUS
tice is from Louisiana, too.
The Democrats were in the majority,
too, when the Colored Knights Of Pyth-
las won their contention and right to
continue doing business and to exist,
against the avowed will Of the white or
der of the same name.
1t is, however, gratifying to note that
this epoehal decision was forestalled in
Cook County in the case tried by Hon.
J. Gray Lucas, in which a Cook County
Judge, Foell, had the unhesitating man
hood and judicial quality to render that
decision in the face of the combined
wealth, society and influence of that
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Less than two months since, the first
segregation Case" so-called, ever
brought in Cook County, it is believed
and for that matter-in Illinois, was
waged by the Morgan Park Business
Mems Association and some of its
other white citizens of that erstwhile
village, now a part of the City Of Chi
cago.
The case was an injunction suit in
which these people sought to keep a
certain portion of the "Park" white,
as they admitted, more particularly the
large apartment building located there,
known as the Cormac Block.
The white people interested secured
a brother of Judge Baldwin, former
Chief Justice Of the Circuit Court of
Cook County, as their attorney, while
Manns and Refakes were represented
by ]. Gray Lucas, Esq.
The case was first heard by Judge
SABBATH, who left on his summer vaca-
ton before he entered promised order
restraining the citizens of the "Park !"
from interfering with or intimidating
the prospective Colored tenants of the
"Cormae Block"
It was then that the "Morgan Park
Business Men Is Association" asked and
obtained an unjust and illegal injune-
ton against the use Of the Colored
people who proposed to move in the
building opposite the depot there. 1t
was granted by Judge John ]. Sullivan.
When Judge Foell returned from his
vacation, late in September, Mr.. Lucas
applied to him for the dissolution Of
Judge Sullivan's injunction, together
with Seymour stedman, Esq. 1t will
be a long time before the Morgan Park
Business Mems Association and its
other sponsors, Of which the court was
crowded from Morgan Park, together
with its several counsel then joined
in the case, forget the mild hammered
but scsthing rebuke uttered to Attor-
ney Baldwin by his honor Judge Foell,
while arguing the alleged right of the
Morgan Park White people to keep
"Black people" out of their apart 4"
of Morgan Park. He asked Baldwin
"point blank" edo you understand,
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TEEN AGE GIRLS ORGANIZED.

The Teen age girls of Bethel Sunds7
School have been organized by Mrs
Irene MeCoy-Gaines to supply the 50.
diers stationed at Rockford, H., ami
Houston, Tex, with Sunday SehOo
literature. This organization will ais
remember the boys at Christmas Wit
individual gifts. Their first undertak
ing will be a contest, arranged for tn
second Sunday in December, in the aud
torium of Bethel Church. Subject
"Woman and the War" Diamonj
prizes have been donated by C. J. Jack
son, Colored jeweler, and are now o.
exhibition, 3242 State street. All Sun
day Schools are invited to enter III
contest.
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GRAND THEATER DONATED FOR
BENEFIT TO EIGHTH REGIMENT
BOYS. exit AND COMFORT
CLUB" ARRANGEs PROGRAM.

Through the efforts Of Alderman
Louis B. Anderson, the management Of
the Grand Theater has donated the
theater to the exit and Comfort Club +"
for a monster benefit to be given under
their auspices on Friday, November %,
p. m, at that theater.
This Club is the outgrowth Of the de-
parture Of the regiment and the needs
and requirements Of the men, which are
not ordinarily furnished by the Govern
ment. Authority for such an organiza-
tion was especially designated by Col.
F. A. Denison in letter given Mrs.
W. A. Buckner. The Club has q mem
bership of approximately 200 members
and they are working day and night
making kits for the men of the Eighth.
1t is pointed out that while these COM
forts ordinarily come through the Red
Cross activities, that the Eighth Regi-
ment has not been the beneficiary of
the Red Cross thus far.
- The ladies of this Club feel that the
public, through them, ought to make our
boys as comfortable as possible and to
that end have arranged this Benefit.
The proceeds will 60 to purchase wool,
khaki cloth and toilet articles for the
kits.
The 200 members are making sleeve
less sweaters, wrist bands, socks, and
helmets for our boys. Wool to supply
the army of knitters is the need of the
hour and it is to raise money for this
purpose that this Benefit is given. If
our boys are to hear the ringing of the
Christmas bells, it must be done now
through the Exit and Comfort Club. 1"
-"MD
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FRIEND OF RACE DIES.

Washington, D. C.-Word has been
received here of the death at Cumbria,
Va, of Rev. G. NJ. P. King, formerly
president of Wayland Seminary, of
Richmond, Va. DR.. King was attend
ing the fftieth anniversary of the
church of one of his pupils. He had
been in i'll health for many months.
DR.. King had been identified with edu-
eational work for Colored people for
more than fifty years.
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aristocratie suburb Of Morgan Park,
in which case some other judges failed
to measure up to that judicial standard.
1t is presumed that hereafter, no
judge will have the effrontery, If q
lawyer can be found that is unfair
enough to ask it, to attempt to say that
Colored persons, under whatsoever
guise it be uttered, may not live wher-
ever they can purchase property, or pay
rent.
Long live the Supreme Court Of the
United States, and in the language Of
the U. s. Marshal, when he "eries" the
opening of that august tribunal: "God
save the United States Of America, and
this Honorable Court"
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CHICAGO LEAGUE ON URBAN CON-
DITIoNs AMONG NEGROES HELD
AN INTERESTING MEETING ON
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

Yesterday afternoon at O'Clock, the
Chicago League on Urban Conditions
Among Negroes held its annual meeting
at the City Club of Chicago, at 315
Plymouth Court.
The meeting was well attended and
able addresses were delivered on the
following subjects: "The League in
Its Relation to Social Agencies in Chi
eago," Mr.. Joel d. Hunter, Chief Pro
baton Officer of the Juvenile Court
"Some Remedial Maladjustments,' 81
Miss Edna L. Foley, Supt. of the Visit
ing Nurse Association of Chicago
Chow the League Works." Mr.. For.
roster B. Washington, Executive Sec.
rotary, Detroit Urban League. "The
Executive Boards Vision, Z" Mr.. Horace
]. Bridges, Leader of the Chicago
Ethical Society. A brief summary of
the years work was given by the
executive secretary.
ROBERT E. PARK, Pres.
ALBERT B. GEORGE, See.
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CHILD OF NEGRO FATHER SENT
TO AN INSTITUTION.

Herbert Holiday, 9 years old, turned
out by his mother because she discov-
cred that the father had Negro blood
in his veins, was sent to the Louise
Manual Training School Wednesday by
Judge Arnold Of the Juvenile Court.
Mrs. Grace Holiday, of s727 Winston
avenue, said that she married the
ehild's father, q Chicago policeman,
believing him to be q spaniard.
Only after the birth Of the second
child, now with its grandmother in
Atlanta, did she learn the truth. The
discovery broke up the family. Both
boys were sent to Negro relatives in
Atlanta, but the older boy would not
stay, because "white boys wouldn Z
play with him"
he made his way back to Chicago
and was found wandering the strests
Mrs. Holiday said: zen has cost NE
everything to give up the children, and
has torn my heart, but I think Il p best
I ean't live with Negroes. The. boys
must"
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SUNSHINE RESCUE MISSION.

Phone Calumet 5915 1880 So. State St
H. Franklin Bray, supt.
Services every night at s p. N.
A most beautiful sight was the COZ
version of Mr.. Homer Hillman, whic.
took place Wednesday evening upon tn
sidewalk in front of the Mission.
Scores of spirit-baptized souls re
joiced at the Sunday night service, whsH
two souls were happily converted.
The President of Bethel, Allen c. Z
League, Mr.. j. P. Faulkner, with band
of Bethel workers, will have charge Of
the service Sunday at 8 p. m. A great
meeting is assured.-"C."
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THE UNIvERsTTY SOCIETY.

The following interesting program
was heard at the University Climb parlors
on last Sunday: Instrumental solo by
Miss Miller; sketch Of the life end
works Of Edward wilmot Blyden, by
Miss Sophia Boaz; instrumental solo
by Miss strayhorn; sketch Of the life
and works Of George W. Williams, BY
Miss Lenors Curtia Two new members,
Mr.. and Mrs.. Jordan, were present and
made extenpo talka
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The first of this week Attorney Leo.
pold Saltiel, Of the law firm Of Saltiel
& Rossen, Suite 1o44, Unity building
125 North Dearborn street, sent out
cards to his numerous Colored friends
thanking them for the loyal support
which they rendered him in his late race
for Judge Of the Superior Court.
Mr.. saltiel, as it goes without say
ing, has always been friendly to the
Colored people and he may be induced
to make the race for one Of the judge.
Of the Municipal Court in 1918.
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THE RED CAP MEN AT THE 12TH
STREET STATION OF THE
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
RAILROAD.
(By Juan Wyatte Bell

(By Juan Wyatte Belly
Mr.. John Duncan and Walter NJ.
Hall are spending a weeks stay in
Memphis, Tenn.
Mrs. Inez, wife of Sergeant John
Ferguson, is a patient in st. Luke s
Hospital. Sudden illness neeessitated
an operation and at this writing her
many friends we know will be glad to
learn that she is improving and expects
to be in her home early next week.
Mr.. Howard Morton left for st. Louis
Tuesday evening.
Our friend, Mr.. Black, is missed by
many Of the travellers between this city
and Omaha, Neb. He sends word that
he is faring fine and likes the training
at Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill
Mr.. James Robinson is willing to
leave Samuel White select five ushers
to decide their debate. Mr.. Robinson
says that in the present worlds crisis,
if an armistice had been granted Rus
STA it would have benefited her and the
Allies. Mr.. White sees the opposite.
The judges and the date for the debate
have not as yet been agreed upon.
Illness of her nephew caused Mr.. and
Mrs. George W. Trice, go East Twenty
eighth street, to postpone their matri-
monial anniversary last Tuesday even
ing. At this writing Phillip is improv-
ing and we hope that he will soon be
entirely well.
Miss Clara Smith, of Memphis, has
taken residence with her cousin, Rev.
William Y. Bell, in Evanston, Ill. Miss
Smith is an excellent seamstress and
tailOress and will do good in our cul-
tured suburb.
Capt. William Clifton has not been
feeling well for several days, but he
keeps on the job. Several weeks rest
is what he most needs.
Chief Usher Sandy W. Trice, Messrs.
Chester Wilkins, James Robinson and
]. W. Bell as solicitors are daily striv-
ing to do their bit for the Provident
Hospital fund. They hope to make a
ereditable showing Nov. 18th.
o.
A change of plans oceasioned Mr..
Joseph Taylor, who had decided to leave
today to reside in New York City, to re-
main a while longer with us. We are
glad. "The Count" has many friends
here who would like to have him re-
main in this city.
DIR. NJ. A. Majors viii address Bethel
Literary next Sunday afternoon at four
O'Clock. He promises a very live and
important subject. All ushers who are
of and all friends of the society are in
vited. Mrs. Mamie Mitehem will fur
nish good music. Admission free.
Mrs. Charles Collins is again in good
health and Charles has dismissed his
worry.
Messrs. Jesse Waters and Eugene
Bowman are reporting on the night shift
and Capt. Clifton is glad to have them.
We expect to have James Robinson's
comics in the next issue Of this paper.
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Attorney Leopold saltisl Extends His
Thanks to His Many Colored Friends
for Their Loyal Support In his Recent
Race for Superior Court Judge.
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Miss Clara Smith, of Memphis, has
taken residence with her cousin, Rev.
William Y. Bell, in Evanston, Ill. Miss
Smith is an excellent seamstress and
tailOress and will do good in our eul,
tured suburb.
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Capt. William Clifton has not been
feeling well for several days, but he
keeps on the job. Several weeks rest
is what he most needs.
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DIR. NJ. A. Majors viii address Bethel
Literary next Sunday afternoon at four
O'Clock. He promises a very live and
important subject. All ushers who are
of and all friends Of the society are in
vited. Mrs. Mamie Mitehem will fur
nish good music. Admission free.
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Illness of her nephew caused Mr.. and
Mrs. George W. Trice, 60 East Twenty
eighth street, to postpone their matri-
monial anniversary last Tuesday even
ing. At this writing Phillip is improv-
ing and we hope that he win soon be
entirely well.
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|. S.AVlAT0RS i
FIRST UNIT AT I
FRENCH FRONT
Government to Give Flyers Off
cial Status as Military
Organization.

Washington. April e-Ths drst Of
fetal Representatives Of tho American
government on the battle line in Eur.
p in the war with Germany will be
h American aviators who r mem
bers of the Lafayette Escadrille, now
serving with tho French army along
the Disc.
Plans arc now being formed - Q
result Of which It 10 practically oer.
tain that the American members o3
this Franco-Amsrioan aviation squad.
ron will be given an of1cial American
military unit in the war In Europe.
These plans embrace the idea Of hav>
ing the American naval attAohe ct Pa.
ris. Liuetenant Commander W. n.
sayles, swear these American avaaAofs
into the service Of the Unitsd States
and constitute them an American
military unit at the 'front.'
Some months ago the state depart
ment was asked to approve the tiss Of
the name American Esoadrille for
this Franco-Amerlcan aviation oQuaAs
on. The administration ob3ect6A to
use Of the word American" On he
ground that the United States govorn.
ment was neutral, 90 the name Of Ia.
fayette Escadrille vas adopted. oinoo
tho United States Ia no longer neutral
and will soon be q full nsdged bslligs
erent opposing Germany. It II pla1.
ned to give the unit the nam4 pS
American Esoadrille. The plans for
Its use 40 an American unit, hoWeveR,
go much further, ana involve the
actual service Of this squadron at the
front as an Official aviation unit>o&stho
United States government.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-06
MEXICAN SOLDIERS ,
ADVANCING TOWARDS
THE AMERICAN LINE

,r1 e 's N e ~: :s... so 4 s s.s:s
Leon, Coal1uila aud chihuahua,
have begun . moveme0t TO.
ard tho American border, aocoEd.
ing to highly reliable tn1ok0A3o0
received hero tonight
The movement I'm these thzoo
border states has bean odlciAlly
reported to Washington and II
being watched closely.
In chihuahua q movement is
being made in q nesthwestesay
direction by General Murguia's
troops. tho reason given by Car
rama ofic1als being that 1t 10 an
offensive campaign against Vula.
Reports already have been Re.
ceived hero that Villas forces arc
much closer to the border than
had been thought A courier who
arrived today nom tho 0e1d with
Information f0R villa pa9dsana
here, refused 10 reveal tho loce-
ton Of the main villa commaad.
and denied that any Germans azo
With villa. JuaRe1 was said 10 b
Villas objective.
No Report
Warrington. ApsN B-Th2 ~
departmemrG comprehensive Dor
der reports show no ind1cAao0
OF . general nofthWard mQv4s
memtJ OF Mexican troops a0d Oh
caals have no fear OF an Atfeunp1s
ed invasion,
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LEGAL NOTICE
$4,000
30U~

Sealed bids viii b. rsos4yod ~. ~ -.
dersisned until : o'clock 4 N. .A8gd II
1917. for the erection and eomp3sften e
q town hall Bidder to furnish Ill 0ae
tsrial; also separate bids fpr the sFoq.
ton. township to furnish mA1Ge1Al
Plans and spsclhcations Oh qlQ 81 4erk0
office alse In the Office q {rs!ana f.n-
serves the right to reject any ana al
bids. BY order Board 81 0~upeevf1 q
Blooming Tovn. a!R qsp, Hosss& uss%.
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LEGAL OTI

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, County
Of Grand Forks. ssh County Court
In the Matter Of the Estate Of Carl A.
Ness, Deceased.
NOTICE 10 CREDITORS.
Notice IL hereby given by Northwest
ern Trust Company, a corporation, Ad-
ministrator of the estate Of Carl A.
Ness, deceased, to the creditors Of and
ali persons having claims against said
deceased to present them with the neces-
sary vouchers, to the said Northwestern
Trust Company. at Grand Forks, North
nrst publication of this notice,
Dated this 18th day Of March, 1s1T.
NORTHWESTERN TRUST co.
BY Bangs, Hamilton 4 Bangs,
Its Attorneys.
First Publication March 18th, 1917,
March 16-2s-3o. April s.
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Something in do 111,ue

do you know you oaa tsfl . pansv.
disposition by hfS teethe" as1so6 khS,
girl who believes In signR, b1nopo 0Ra
palm reading.
"How interost1ns!" 0ad hs5 ooz~k
panion. who did not bS9isvo In AayA,
thing. Then Jack must have kx0os1e,
en- dispoStiony'
After forty yeass q naRsaD4 ma
I've made up me mind 4 9en3 @As&,
ter how often Q man an hi We3osAaoe
know it.-Harpsr's Bal.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-06

"The law Of supply and demand"
said the economist, "is al memorable
as the law of gravitation."
"You can't always enforce either Of
them. The law Of g%ravitation doesn't
air these days."-Washington Star.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-06
FARM LANDS

I HAVE AN ATTRACTIVE, NEW PLAN
by which the real farmer who wishes
to own his own farm and home can
buy an improved or unimproved farm
ments at a low rate of Interest. I own
improved n unimproved farms of
large or small acreage. all located
from n to ten miles from market.
II you are figuring on buying a farm,
let me explain my plan. The pur-
chase price is paid OF in easy payments
and a be made of the land. The
land Is in the famous Devils Lake
Region Of North Dakota. Write me
for plan and prices. John W. Maher,
Devils Lake, N. d.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-06

1t is said women voters in full suf-
frage states never bet hats on the re-
suit of an election.
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OFFICES FOR RENT.

FOR RENr-GooD SUITE OF OFFICE
: rooms over China Hall; especially suit
Abls for doctors or dentists; rent roa.
( sonabls. Apply st China Hall,
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wANTED-MEN TO BUY HIDES,
wool and junk for us. Special atten-
Hide and Fur Co., Thief River Falls.
MINI.
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SHOE REPAIRING

'n shoe shop in drsnsd Fcr sac' parcel p pest
paid n way; repairing while you
wait. j. Solland. Basement. ia DeMero
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YOUNG MEN wANTT-GOvERN.
ment railway. mail clerks: t?76 month:
Franklin Institute. Dept. s29 D. Roch-
ester, N. Y.
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ONE SECOND HAND BAKERY WAC
on for sale, 1000 loaf capacity, new
with pulley drive. q snap. The H. K.
Geist Co., Grand Forks, N. d.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-06

OAK FENCE POSTS FOR SALE IN
car lots. Write George Lilo. Lengby.
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STORE FIXTURES AND SODA FOUN.
tain for sale. Will sell all to one per.
son or by piece. Call at 101 Cotton.
wood.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-06

FOR sALE%A NUMBER OF GOOD
LOT. In different parts Of the city. The
u. Bendeke Co.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-06

wANTED-A GOOD ALL AROUND
carpenter for season; state wages
wanted board furnished while on the
JOB. Write A. jacobson, Contractor,
Knox, N. Oak.
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North Dakota's Greatest
Classified Section
-N47F@N ."Fr
WANTED

wANTED-woRK ON A FARM WITH
English family. Thoroughly compe-
tent. Good habits. Willing to work.
Twenty-Five years old. Desire COM
Portable accommodations. Call at Y.
N q A. II q
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zoo TONS OF HAY IN STACK FOR
sale: 3 miles north, 1 mile west Of
Schurmeir. c. H. Nelson. lis Chest
nut. Grand Forks.
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FOR sALE-1o BY 100 FIT. CORNER
lot. International Ave. and Fourth st.
with two stx-room houses. Mail bids
to Daniel Dow, Administrator, Grand
Forks. by April 10th.