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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-20
TWO THOUSAND
DELEGATES ARE
EXPECTED HERE
Preparations for Sunday
School Convention are
Progressing.

1t was learned today that tapproxi-
matelX-two thousand delegates are ex-
pected at the .twenty-ninth annual
convention of the North Dakota sun
day School association which will be
held in this city from June 4 to June
Z. inclusive, according to State Super
lntendent James e. Garrison.
The many convention speakers and
institute instructors slated to appear
on n program are recognized spe-
cialists Of international reputation.
The list includes the names Of w. e.
Pearce of Chicago. Mrs. Mary Foster
Bryner of Chicago, Frank l.. Brown
of New York, Professor Walter S.
Athearn OF Boston, Professor NJ. A.
Honline of Dayton, and Professor II.
Augustine Smith of Boston.
The institute proved to he the
most helpful feature of last years
convention declared superintendent
,fected and developed for this years
gathering. This will provide Sunday
school workers with the most practi-
cal n helpful treatment" ?
The convention at Grand Forks will
occupy five churches and the audi.
torium. providing a total seating. ca.
pacity Of $500. The main convention
sessions will be held in the Presby-
terrain church and the auditorium
The program provides not only nine
class convention sessions, but an in
statute with ~ periods, on Wednesda,
morning. Thursday afternoon ant
Friday morning.
The music will be an especial fea.
ture and will be under the direction
of Professor X. "A. Smith of l'oston
perhaps n Of the most successful
music leaders and directors of com.
munity singing in America. lie will
not only lead the convention in sons
but will contribute to the program ir
lecture and institute work. He will
also direct a patriotic pageant o,
Friday night.
Each county association in the state
fs expected to send official delegates
and as many may come from the loca
Sunday schools as care to attend
Fully 1000 delegates are expected
Lodging will be furnished to all tn,
delegates but registration should b.
made early. according to Superintend
ent Garrison. to insure good accom-
modations.
The Grand Forks convention com
mittee in charge of making the con
ivention a success consists OF the fol
lowing: .
General chairman. r. IS. Griffith
transportation. +. l.. Montgomery; en-
tertainment. George Rich: registrator
w. A.. McIntyre; music. William A
Rogers: finances. S. Torgerson; re
ception. J.. L. Coad; building. G.. r
Garvin; banquets. H. II. futile; ush
ers, Ole II. Bridston; exhibits. Mrs. s
+. johnson, and comforts, Mrs. n. G
Benner.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-20
9.YEAR-OLD BLIND
GIRL SAVES LIVES
OF is CHILDREN

New York, April 2o.-Rosa Cohen.
9 years old and blind, saved the lives
of sixteen other blind children at the
Blind Babies Sunshine home in
BROOKLYN early today.
Awakened by smoke the girl CROPPED
her way through the DON on the
second floor. aroused each sleeping
child and quietly marshaled them
into , courtyard in the rear Of the
house.
Ohhcials Of the home were not
awakened until the children were
passing out Of the blasting building.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-20
LUKKASON HOME ON A
TEN DAY FURLOUGH

Reuben Lukkason- of the Great
Lakes training station arrived in the
city this morning to spend ten days
with his wife and parents in this city.
MFR. Lukkason enlisted in the navy
along with about fourteen other
prominent East Grand Forks men
early last fall. This is his second
furlough. When interviewed today
he stated that most of the others who
went at the time have zone to sea.
Joseph MCGOWAN is the only one who
is still down at the training station.
Mr.. Lukkason expects to go to sea as
soon. as he returns.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-20
Women TO Make
Great Peace Move

Bernie. Switzerland. April 2o.-The
international conferences OF women
comprising for the. most part women
resident in Switzerland, has decided
to address to the women OF all the
countries Of the world . request for
collective action for peace, the free
dom and Independence Of all nations,
international concord and woman suf-
fraEe. g,f
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CONTINUED from Page ~
ing continued very active between
La siEny and Layon. +
During the night French detach-
ments carried out a number Of raids
at various points along the front, es-
pecially northwest and east Of
Rheims. in the Champagne. in the
sector Of J%uvincourt and near the
heights of the Mouse. The French
took a number of prisoners. The
Germans made several Of these at
tempts west Of Butte Du Mesnil and
in the Woevre. Auwere repulsed.
Everywhere else the night wat
calm"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-20
Fine Showing" Is The
Statement Stephens
Gives To Committee.

One Of the members of the COM
mittee which had charge of the Lib
erty Loan campaign is in receipt Of a
letter from A. D. Stephens, district
manager of the Liberty loan company,
in which Mr.. Stephens warmly praises
the work done by the local commit
tees. In the letter he states:
$4,000 is a magnificent sum for
East Grand Forks"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-20
: --8uy . Liberty Bond
BOILING REPORTED KILLED.

:. NV 1GEJt VI V10
Philadelphia. April l?.--Wori was
received at the William Penn Charter
school here today that Colonel Ray
nal G.. Boiling. reported in OFFICIAL dis
patches several days ago as missing.
had been killed in action in France.
The school authorities have no de-
tails. EtI
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-20
Dance in the Maccabee Temple
Cover Grand theater) Saturday night.
New plan; 10 cents q dance.-Adv.

\ ~ SASO &AoSNSOYV AOAtAPhO
Cover Grand theater) Saturday night.
New plan: 10 cents q dance.-Adv.
Visitor From Reynolds-Mayor w.
+. Hennessy Of Reynolds was q bust
S visitor in the city yesterday,
Good Service Is one of our strong.
est stands In making a bid for pop4-
lar favor for u cafe. Take Sunday
dinner at Hotel Dacotah.--Adv.
Returns Homc-Prof. r. w. Cooley
returned today from st. Paul where
he, has been engaged for the past two
weeks in the College Of Law of the
University Of Minnesota.
Nice Box Elder shade trees tor al,
Minnesota FONT. East Grand Forks
Adv. Il
Flag for Post Oflcc--A nve starred
service nag Is hung in the lobby o1
the federal building, denoting ths
number Of employees who have left
for military service from tho loca
post office.
Goes On VISIT, J.. Peterson lef
last night for St. Paul and othel
points in Minnesota where he vii
: visit friends and relatives prior to hi.
leaving for Camp Dodge on April 20
from this city. :
Tie White Clover Dairy Farm i
now ready to deliver milk and cream
to anyone on the South Side. w
offer a pure article produced undo
"A nftarv conditions. Telephone YOU
order to Ed. Douglas. Tri-State 1921
ADV.
, ..- L
Card of Thanks-We wish to thanl
Jul friends and neiEhbors for tn,
beautiful floral offerings and maj
acts Of kindness shown us at the tim,
OF the death Of our husband and IA
Their. Mathies C.. Peterson. We wisl
also to ahank Rev. Stoeve for hi
kindness to US. Mrs. NJ. Peterson an
Sons. -.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-20
--Buy . Li1sFty 1ond-
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

thereby myself a. candi-
date for the republican nomination
for the office of county treasurer.
the primary election to be held in
June. If nominated and elected I
shall give to the duties of the position
full and faithful service, and I will
appreciate any support that may be
given me. ~
-po1itira1 Advertising
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-20

The casualties reported for this
week are approximately half as large
again as those reported in the proceed
ing week. Although heavy fighting
has now been in progress a month,
! however, the, lists have not begun to
approach in size those of last year in
the months Of active operations when
, There is no means Of determining how
far the casualties now being reported
represent losses in the fighting since
the German offensive was started.
----4uy q Liberty 8ond--
! Visiting Friend-O. j. Knudson Of
Arvilla was visiting friends In the
city last night.
J Sheriff to Minncapolis-sherin A.
II. Turner left last night for Minne-
apolis where he will attend to bust
ness matters.
Autoed From Winnipcg-B. Scar
raft, Charles Browning. Ed. zeriff
and J.. Wadlay autoed to the city
from Winnipeg. this morning.
Here OH Business-Paul i. Lewis
field representative of the Portland
Concrete company. spent yesterday
on business in this city.
Going 10 Mass.-Dean Crouch OF
the university will leave tomorrow
morning for Holyoke, Mass, to take
up his new duties. Last night the uni
versity faculty honored him with a
farewell reception and presented him
with a watch charm.
Commissioners Mect-A meeting OF
the county commissioners was held at
the court house this morning for the
purpose Of loaning the sinking fund OF
court. house money amounting to
$4,000 and 5000 interest fund a
different rates, for a period OF one
year
Lecture on Roads-On Monday
April go. at 4 o'clock In the after
noon in Woodwork auditorium, l.. a
Pettibone Of Minneapolis will give al
illustrated lecture on Concrete
Roads" This lecture is especially fol
engineering students but the univers
ity has issued an invitation to all en-
gineers. architects, contractors, ce
ment dealers and all others interested
in the use of cement to attend thu
lecture. 49,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-20

Don Mcdonald left last evening for
minneapolis. where he will attend to
business.
Helps Draft Board-1da s.. Gul.
llckson has volunteered her services
at the Office Of the local war oficY
today.
Gable. Not Carie-The name that
appeared in the Grand Forks honor
roll as J. p. Carlo among the third
Liberty Loan bond purchasers, should
Begin Now to enjoy yourselves by
taxing your Sunday dinner at Hotel
|Dacotah. We cater to the tastes of
all.-Adv.
win Give Dance-rhe ladies' aux
Hilary OF. the b. r. Il. will give a dance
on Tuesday evening, April %, in the
h. p. hall for members and invifcd
friends.
Nonland Arrived safe-Grand
Forks and Buxton friends Of Ruben
Nomland, who enlisted in the avia-
ton service last January, will be in
terested to hear hat a card has been
received from him to the effect thut
ne has arrived safely ''over there
Conc to Niagara-John L. Nc
Neill, 623 North Fourth street, left
this morning for a visit with friends
n relatives at Niagara. Mr.. Me-
Neill has enlisted in the aviation
corps, and expects to leave in a short
time for a training camp.
Union Evening Servicc-The var
ious churches, Congregational. Epis-
copal, Presbyterian and Methodist
Will unite, as usual, In the evening
service at the Methodist church,
Worship begins at 1880. Rev. w. H
Elfring will have for his subjec,
Status Quo Anti
Makes Great Change-The work OF
the children In cleaning UP the vacan,
lots and alleys of the city yesterday
made Il decided improvement in the
appearance Of the streets and what Ii
better. the good work is to be kept VI
ull summer. -M r
cover Thcre"-Mr. and Mrs. VIM
Ball of 40 North Fourth street have
received word from their son, Ralph
who enlisted in the 3Sth infantry
last fall and has been stationed a
Camp Merritt, to the effect that he
has arrived safely ovcrsea-'
Coming Home-Ieon H. Brown
who left last fall with Company NJ
has been in a hospital in France FOL
the last six weeks. is to be sent home
soon. according to a report from thu
young man to his father, VIM. H
Brown Of this city.
---s-
Bangs Goes East-Attorney Geo
A. Bangs left last evening for Indian
apolis. Ind. where he will attend ;
Injecting Of the insurance department
Iof the knights of Pythias who arr
contemplating the raising of half
million dollars for their members VIII.
are in the service. MIR. Bangs vii
visit various cities in New York
Massachusetts, and Maine before re
turning home. and expects to be gon
about two weeks.
Not a Dcscrtcr-Peter Paul Mike
a. registrant of Grand Forks county
now with the 164th infantry i!
France. had his name publishe'
some time ago with others classed a
deserters for not returning thet
questonnaires. ]. b. Winenan. q
the soldiers relief committee ha
taken up the matter, with the loca
draft board as the name should nc
appear in the list of dclinquents.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-20

Rack From Valley City-Dr. Thorn.
assF. Kane. Of the university, return.
Cd this morning from Valley City;
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-20

The Best Sunday Dinner will be
served at Hotel Dacotah, OF course.
we serve the best every day.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-20

On Bnsiness-Flegister of Deeds
Don Mcdonald left last evening for
Minneapolis. where he will attend to
business. >N@
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-20
Spain To Celebrate
Discovery OF Amsric,

Madrid, April 2o.-The Spanish
government has decided to make Oc-
rtober IL, the date of the discovery Of
America by Columbus in 1892, a ma
tional holiday hereafter. This action
is taken It the request Of the Spanish.
American republics.
-Buya 1dbsrsy 1ead-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-20
~ Q Iib0y11 Hon

u League members and friends Of
good government, says the Bowman
Farmers Leader. Some combination.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-20
BRITISH. LIST
PERSONALITIES
MUCH LOWER
Approximately Half as large
as Last Week-2,2l4
Killed.

London, April 2o.-British casual.
ties reported during the week ending
today totalled 12,ass, divided as fol.
lows:
Killed or died of wounds: Officers
SIS; men, 1858.
Wounded or missing: ofhcers, q,
173; men, 1881.
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Visitor From Reynolds-Mayor w
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-20

Helps Draft Board-1da 8. Gul.
dickson has volunteered her services
at the Office Of the local war ofics
today.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-20

Ieeutz Of Hebron Here-Exsenator
ferd. Leutz is q visitor in the city
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-20

Good Service is one of our strong
est stands In making a bid for pop1-
lar favor for u cafe. Take Sunday
dinner at Hotel Dacotah.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-20

Cable. Not Carie-The name that
appeared in the Grand Forks honor
OIL as J. p. Carlo among the third
Liberty Loan bond purchasers should
be j. p. Cable.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-20

Political Adver Using.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-20
NEW GERMAN
THRUSTS EXPECTED

,conunued from Page I,
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Returns Homc-Prof. r. w. Cooley
returned today from st. Paul where
he has been engaged for the past two
weeks in the College of Law .s1nf the
University Of Minnesota, @S'
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-20

sheriff to Minncnpolis-sherins A.
r. Turner left last night for Minne-
apolis where he will attend to BUSH
ness matters.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-04-20

Visiting Friends-O. j. Knudson Of
was visiting friends In the
city last night.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-07-10
NEWSY NOTES FROM
Jacksonville

Services will be held at IL A. NJ. at
All Hallow's Church next Sunday; at
the Chapel. Davidsonville, at 8 p. NJ,
and at st. Andrews, Mayo, at s p. NJ.
The meeting of the Womans Club of
Davidsonville on Wednesday last prov
ed to be most enjoyable one. 1t was
an informal sociable gathering. A
good many members were present and
quite a number of guests. Mrs B. r.
Davidson brought as her guests Mrs.
Perrie, Miss Margaret Hall and Mrs
Thomas John Hall, 3rd Mr.. and Mrs.
John Henry Sellman, Miss Constance
Sellman and Miss Prisilla Sellman, of
Boston, were there as the guests of
the Misses Sellman, of Clifton. There
were other guests from nearer home.
Tables were set on the Rctory lawn
and all kinds of sandwiches, ice tea,
cakes and ice cream were served.
Mr. and Mrs J. Henry Sellman and
two daughters, and the Misses Sell
man, of Clifton, motored to Washing
ton on Wednesday last and spent part
of the day sightseeing.
The picnic on July 4th at Hodges
Landing was a great success. There
was a good party collected on the
shore and some had great time in the
water.
Mr. and Mrs. Beale Worthington en-
tertained the party from Clifton on
Friday afternoon
Mrs. Joseph S. Bigelow, Jr.. spent
the Fourth with Mr. Bigelow at Hamp-
ton, Va
Miss Mamie Mackall is visiting Miss
Ella Lee Hodges at Mulberry Hill
Miss Mamie Ditty and Mr.. Percy
Ditty, while driving home from Anna
polls on the night of July 1st, were
run into by big truck filled with
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-07-10
At THE REPUBLIC TONIGHT

Harold Lockwood has d most con
genial role as the hero in Metros
production of THE Landloper," q
screen story adapted from Holman
Days novel of the same name 10 be
shown at the Republic Theatre to-
night
'The Landloper" is colorful ro-
mantle drama with Mr.. Lockwood en-
acting the role of the picturesque
hero, Walker Farr Farr is the as
sumed name of a wealthy young man,
who, on wager 10 prove his theory
that any man can find the full measure
OF Joy in life, no matter what his sta
ton, becomes a knight Of he high
way:
His three months have about e1-
pired when he reaches the town of
Marion. There he finds romance ana
adventure. He meets Kate Kilgour
She, makes vivid impression upon
hin, but misunderstands his position
because of his association with a lit
tie girl. The child dies OF typhoid
brought on my impure water supplied
by Marion,s political rnler Col. Dodd
Farr begins a Ggh. 20 compel Col
Oodd TO furnish pure water and back
ed by the people defeats him.
Eventually Fairs relation as god
father TO the girl becomes known 10
Kate When the situation seems clear
ed Farr discloses his identity Kate
believes the disparity in their stations
is too great, but Farr, supporting his
theory, shows her that position does
not mean happiness.
Fairs fight upon Col. Dodd FUR
nishes the picture with many big dra-
matte scenes, while the love element
between Farr and Kate is charmingly
developed
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-07-10
At COLONIAL TOMORROW

Marguerite Clark ia a danghtlul
perturbation OF her greatest stage
success "Prunella" and Ben Chaplin,
in The Son OF Democracy" called,
My First Jury" will be the exceed
insiy pleasing attractions at the Col
onial tomorrow evening.
New York surged to the doors of
the theatre in an unbroken line when
Marguerite Clark appeared on the
stage in "Prunella,' now with pictor-
ial effects and with a splendor that
the screen alone can portray, the pie
turized version is to be marveled at
This is one OF the rare kind of pic
lures that you can't afford to-miss. On
the stage it held New York enthrall-
ed: on the screen it will startle and
delight you "Prunella" is truly the
little star at her greatest.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-07-10

young people and both were thrown
from the buggy. Mr. Ditty was not in
jured, but Miss Dirty was badly bruis-
ed and shaken up and had three bones
broken in her hand. The buggy is a
wreck and the horse was entirely set
loose from the buggy. A passing au-
tomobile picked them up and took
hem into town where DIR. Walton Hop
kins dressed the wounds and bruises
Miss Dirty was taken to her home in
the county the next day and she has
been confined to her bed ever since.
The truck was run by Young Meredith,
of Annapolis.
Mr. and Mrs. F. c. F. Shears are
spending their vacation with Mrs. Hall
in the village. Mr. Shears was for
mer Rector here of All Hallows Par
ish, and all are glad to welcome him
home once more.
Mr.. Philip Barber, of New York,
brother of Mr.. st. George Barber, has
recently purchased a waterfront farm
on South River, the home of Mr..
Adams
Very little swimming has been en-
joyed as yet, it having been so cold
all of the time
Miss Mary E. Mackall and Miss Ella
L. Hodges spent Friday at West River.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-07-10
AT THE COLONIAL FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY

The United States Government
through George Creers Committee on
Public Information, Division of Films,
is Offering to the public the first of it's
official war films, "Pershing's Cru
saders," which will be presented at
the Colonial, Friday and Saturday,
There are eight reels of this film
which graphically shows how every
abie-bodled American is helping to
win the war.
These pictures, which show the
grim earuestness Of the United States
Government in its war aims and its
determination to stamp out Kaiser
ism. were taken by U. s Signal Corps
and Navy Photographers and camera
men of the French General. Staff at
home and abroad. In addition to this
"Pershing's Crusaders" will show in
teresting scenes photographed by the
cameramen of the Allies. Each week,
as important events happen over
there" they will be shown as a sort
of curtain-raiser to the big feature
In this comprehensive picture, one
will see Uncle Sans soldiers in the
making: the work at the environments,
the activities of the great war chart
ties, the Red Cross, Knights of Column
bus. MasOns and Y w. c. A; how the
farmers in the fields are doing their
part and workingmen in factories,
each and all giving his best effort for
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-07-10

casion was Prof. Washburn, who
spoke on Red Cross work, Thrift and
War Stamps. There was other speech
making, and dancing was a feature of
the day. Many left on the late cars,
but the most stayed over the week
end
There are many army mems fami-
lies staying at the Forest and the men
in khaki come and go, visitig their
parents and friends.
Mrs. Watkins, OF "Edgehill," Sher-
wood Forest, has been attending the
lectures at St. Johns College this past
week and enjoyed them very much
Among a few of those who have ar
rived at the Forest are Lieut. Donald
Keeble. of Washington, d. c.; Mrs.
Branch, of Washington; Miss Louise
Loring, also of Washington; Mr.. and
Mrs. Hayes and family, Mr.. VIM. Malt
bic make weekend trips.
MIR and Mrs. Walter Garland have
opened their bungalow Their son,
Lieut. Robert Garland is stationed at
Camp Meade
There is a great demand for more
knitters. Why not stop crocheting and
knit? The service men need the gar
ments, and it is the duty of every
patriotic woman to knit. If she doesn't
know, she should learn.
Mr. and Mrs. Julian Morton and
niece and nephew, who have been
spending the week at their bungalow,
on Little Round Bay, have returned to
their home in Washington.
Mr. Leonard Mather and friends,
spent the weekend with his sister,
Mrs. Julian Morton
Mr. Rulon Mansfield and friend, Miss
Connolly, of Baltimore, spent the
weekend with Mrs ]. A. Ward, of the
Vineyard" aunt of Mr.. Mansfield.
Mr. and Mrs Pagan, of Washing
ton, spent few days at Little Round
Bay.
Mrs. Richard Ward and Miss