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The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Miss Eta Nichol of Fargo arrived
on No. / Saturday evening and spent
Sunday at home, returning to Fargo
Monday.
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August Heglund was a passenger to
the Lake this morning where he was
called to take the examination for the
army by the local board.
F. H. Reiger. at one time on the
News staff in Medicine Hat, was ar
rested in Tulsa, Okla, on the charge
of bigamy. It appears that while in
the Hat he ran away with another
mans wife while his own wife was
visiting in 1ngersoll,> Ont.-Redclif,
Alberta, Review.
Mr.. Reiger is well known in this sec.
ton having been for some time edi-
tor Of the old Hampden Guardian.
Mike Thompson is having a biz sale.
at his farm north Of Weaver on the
23rd.
Mrs. H. C. johnson motored to this
city last Saturday afternoon from
Bowesmont, spending a few hours
here. She was accompanied on her
return by her husband who spent
Sunday at Drayton and Bowesmont.
7. S. Anderson is hauling lumber
for the new house he expects to
build on his farm west of town. He
expects to erect an all modern home,
we understand.
Martin Stevens is installing a new
lighting plant, bought from o. M.
Shipley.
Misses Olive Bendelow and Eliza
beth and Florence Eagleson and
Messrs J. Aekrs and Ben Eagleson all
Of Milton, were here Sunday the
guests Of Mr. and Mrs. J. J.. Litcher.
Miss Elizabeth Eagleson remained and
will spend the week with the Litcher
family.
Mrs. Mae Thompson and family mo-
tored to Fairdale Friday evening and
will spend the vacation there with re-
latives.
Alex Kolhei, cashier Of the Cotton
wood, Mimi, state bank, was a visitor
in the village last Wednesday.
T. D. Mcdonald and Miss Olga Sch
neekloth motored to Dresden and
Langdon Sunday, where they visited
with friends.
E. R. Swarthout motored to Grand
Forks last Tuesday, returning Satur-
day.
Odin Norum and EMS Swarthout
returned Thursday from Grand Forks.
the school there having been closed.
Miss Sara Webster is spending the
vacation at her home in Devils Ialne.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Miss Summerfeldt, seventh grade
teacher has returned to Mayville. She
has resigned her position here to en-
list as a Red Cross nurse.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23
The Record

o STATE SUPERINTENDENT n. {. C-DONALD-RE 1T
n DECIDE WITHOUT N THOUGHT OF POLITICS
OFFICE AS HEAD OF THE SCHOOL SYSTEM OF NORTH
DAKOTA.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

The Ivan King family are moving
this week onto the Babcock farm, re-
Gently vacated by w. s. Abel. Nick
1verson will operate the Haig farm
which MI. King left.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

On account of a number of cases of
influenza among the teachers and pu-
pills, the local schools closed. Tuesday
and will remain closed until the cpl
demic is abated.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Miss Agnes Moe. who is teaching in
the Velva public schools returned
home last Saturday. The schools are
closed on account of Influenza. Miss
Lula Steen who is teaching at Fargo
is also home.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Peter Hamm sof Alsen was in the
city looking after business affairs on
Friday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Vic Ve1Vd pubic SCnOO TeCOTne1
home last Saturday. The schools are
closed on account of Influenza. Miss
Lula Steen who is teaching at Fargo
is also home.
During the week ending Sept. goth
the Thrift Stamp and War Savings
stamp sales in Churchs Ferry schools
amounted to $142.75..a The first and
second grades won the banner with a
total Of $50. A large percentage of
the pupils own Liberty bonds.
Mrs. George Thorbeck and children
left last week for Minneapolis where
they will make their future home.
They made the trip with her brother
Dave Erie, who came up in his auto.
Mrs. Thorbeck's many friends here
wish her success in her new home.
Leonard Opheim left Tuesday for
Concordia College.
o. b. Lineburg returned Wednes-
day from a trip to different points in
Wisconsin and Minnesota.
J. G. Jacobson recently installed a
Delco lighting plant in his farm res
idence.
Leo c. Studness has finally been
successful in passing the physical ex-
animation that lets him into active
service.
Rev: Roe visited the schools Monday
Oct. 9TH, and gave a stirring address
on the necessity Of buying bonds.
A. A. Svein was called to Devils
Lake, Monday for physical examine
ton. He has been ~reclassifed by the
district board and placed in Class /.
The Bennes family have moved into
the A. A. Anderson residence on E.
4th St, the residence formerly owned
by II. G. Hanson,
Threshing is a thing of the past in
this part Of the state and the farm
ers are busy now blowing. A num-
Der Of farmers have purchased trac-
tors and are making quick work Of
the job.
Carl Hiaasen at Camp Dodge and
Almer Anderson have both been made
sergeants. Neither of these boys
have been in the service longer than
thre months.
Since the editor is prohibited from
sending out free copies of the Sun,
many of the boys will no doubt be dis
appointed in not getting the paper un-
less relatives and friends will see that
the paper is sent to them. The boys
in uniform who r getting the paper
regularity are: Leo C. Studness, Ansel
A. Moe, Arvid Nord, Olaf Blegen,
Walter and Irwin C. Enger, Irwin
Sorlie, Clarence Hanson. Orvin Sor-
lie, Orvin Castel, Erwin Severson,
Willie Nelson, Carl Hiaasen, and Joe
Soberg.
Mrs. A. J.. Branes of Madison.
Mimi, in sending her renewal sub
scription to the Sun, states that they
had a bumper crop this year at Madi.
son, and that she has decided that
Lac Qui Parle Co., MINI. is not bad
place for one of Churches Ferry's
girls to live.
j. G. Nichol sold his residence pro-
perty m Orvis Avenue last. week to
p. N. Gilberg who will move his fam.
lily into it as oon as Mr.. Nichol dis
poses of his furniture. This is one
Of the largest residences in Churchs
Ferry and will make a very pleasant
home for the Gilbergs.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Anton Thorson left on Friday fol
Columbia Falls, Mont, after spending
the fall weeks here LOOKING after his
farming interests.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

S. M. Sanders who has rented the
J. G. Nichol farm north of town is
getting nicely settled.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Leo Knoke and son Lawrence o.
Derrick, were Edmore business caller:
Tuesday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

In u article last week concerning
the death of Robert Karsten, the
Times stated that he was a son of Mr.
and Mrs. Kit Karsten. This was an
error. He was the son of MI. and
Mrs. Louis Karsten.
Mr.. and Mrs. George R~ollofson.
Freeman and Miss Laura Rollefson
returned the first of the week from
Fergus Falls, MIMI, where they we're
called by the death of their sister,
Mrs. Ida Fossteson.
With the exception of last Saturday
when the wind blew a terrific gale. the
weather this month has been ideal be-
yond description. It would seem that
Providence is on the side of the North
Dakota farmer in his battle to supply
the world with food. Good growing
weather during the summer gave him
q good crop, ideal harvest and thresh-
ing weather helped him to save this
crop and now the excellent weather
Of the past two weeks has been a
mighty factor in helping him to pre-
pare for the next crop.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Word has been received here to the
effect that Kenneth McGinnis, who
enlisted last winter is now in France.
Kenneth has received a much merited
reward for excellent service in the
army and is now a Corporal.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Miss Sara Webster is spending the
vacation at her home in Devils Ialra.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

days in town last week visiting with
fiends.
Mrs. A. Larson left Wednesday for
Clyde, where she will visit her parents
Leo Knoke and son Lawrence of
Derrick, were Edmore business callers
Tuesday.
Joy Foster came from Grand Forks
Tuesday where he visited with friends
for a few days.
C. C. Honey and family of Devils
Lake were guests Friday at the G. E.
Currier home.
The Misses Maggie Mcdonnell, Sell
ma Weirmuller and Mr.. Obert Wig
autoed to the county seat Sunday.
Anna Jacobson, who has been en-
ployed at Doyle's left Thursday for
her home in Fergus Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Wright, Del
phine and Anna Lovgren autoed to
Devils Lake Wednesday, returning the
same day:
NJ. NJ. VanOsdel and June Melby
autoed up from the Forks Sunday.
June will remain here for a while Wis
iting friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Hammer autoed
to Lakota Friday evening and from
there going by rail to Grand Forks to
see their daughter Gunda who was
taken seriously ill with influenza. MI.
Hammer returned Sunday, Mrs. Ham
mer remaining until Wednesday dur
ing which time her daughters condi-
ton was much improved.
Edward A. Erickson, a pion eer of
Ramsey county, having come to Ed
more about nineteen years ago. will
hold a public sale at his farm north
west of Edmore Oct. %.
MI. and Mrs. E. Engesather and
Mrs. DR.. Jelstrup Of Petersburg and
Mrs. E. Engesather Of Brocket visited
at the Ole Stendal home Monday.
The Mesdames Ole Stevens, Harry
Smith and daughter Margaret and
Henry Stevens autoed to Devils Lake
Friday at which time Henry enlisted
in the military service.
The Edmore public schools closed
Wednesday noon for an indefinite per-
iod owing = the epidemic of influenza
there being several cases in and
around the village.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23
THE DEVILS LAKE WoRID-MTER-ocEAN.

Nh, and Mrs. Walter Lucas left for
Cresco. IL, after spending the summer
here.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Mrs. A. Larson left Wednesday for
Clyde, where she will visit her parents
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Melvin Woldy and family Of Edmorr
were here Sunday, guests at the Craig
home.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Joy Foster came from Grand Forks
Tuesday where he visited with friends
for a few days.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Odin Norum and EMS Swarthout
returned Thursday from Grand Forks
the school there having been closed.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

days in town last week visiting with
fiends.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Nh. and Mrs. Y. A. Nelson motor
ed to Fordville Sunday, spending the
day there with relatives: They were
accompanied as far a. Lawton by Ed
itor and Mrs. Williams.
William McDougall returned from
the University Saturday, that institu-
ton having been closed on account Of
influenza.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. William Wright, Del
phine and Anna Lovgren autoed to
Devils Lake Wednesday. returning the
same day.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Anna Jacobson, who has been en-
ployed at Doyle's left Thursday for
her home in Fergus Falls.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

The Misses Maggie Mcdonnell, Sci
ma Weirmuller and Mr.. Obert Wig
autoed to the county seat Sunday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

c. c. Honey and family of Devils
Lake were guests Friday at the G. E.
Currier home.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Miss Mabel Laxdal spent q few
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

E. r. Swarthout motored to Grand
Forks last Tuesday, returning Satur-
day.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

During the week ending Sept. goth
the Thrift Stamp and War Savings
stamp sales in Churchs Ferry schools
amounted to $142.75 .-a The first and
second grades won the banner with a
total Of $50. A large percentage of
the pupils W Liberty bonds.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Misses Emma and Minnie Stardip
left Monday for Crookston, MINI.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Quite a number Of the young people
motored to Webster to attend the 18th
Liberty Loan program at the school
taught by Miss Hilda Norum. They
report q very enjoyable trip and q
fine entertainment.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

The Edmore public schools closed
Wednesday noon for an indefinite per-
iod owing q the epidemic of influenza
there being several cases in and
around the village.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Misses Mae Carroll and Evelyn.
Crary returned Saturday from Grand
Forks to spend their enforced vaca-
ton on account Of the epidemic Of in
fuenza in that city.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

NJ. NJ. VanOsdel and June Melb,
autoed up from the Forks Sunday
June will remain here for a while Wis
iting friends.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Mr. and. Mrs. o. K. Titus left We'd
nesday for Spokane, Wash.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

]. G. Nichol sold his residence pro-
perty ON Orvis Avenue last. week to
p. N. Gilberg who will move his fam
lily into it as soon as Mr.. Nichol dis
poses of his furniture. This is n
Of the largest residences in Churchs
Ferry and will make a very pleasant
home for the Gilbergs.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

T. D. Mcdonald and Miss Olga Sch
neekloth motored to Dresden and
Langdon Sunday, where they visited
with friends.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

7. W. Morrissey was a business WIS.,
itor at 1awton Saturday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Carl Hiaasen at Camp Dodge and
Almer Anderson have both been made
sergeants. Neither of these boys
have been in the service longer than
tire months.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

The Mesdames Ole Stevens, Harr,
Smith and daughter Margaret AM
Henry Stevens autoed to Devils LAX,
Friday at which time Henry enlistet
in the military service.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Mrs. A. ]. Branes of Madison,
Mimi, in sending her renewal SUBJ
scription to the Sun, states that they
had a bumper crop this year at Madi-
son, and that she has decided that
Lac Qui Parle Co., MINI. is not a bad
place for n Of Churches Ferry's
girls to live.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. A. o. Myron wer
Lake callers Tuesday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Palmer Malmin went to Devils Lake
for physical. examination.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23
His Professional Record.

His Professional Record.
Il One term in each of the rural schools taught.
2. Onetyear in the Mayvile Normal School.
8. One term county superintendent Of schools Caval
A. Oneyear superintendent at Mandan.
5. year trying to be principal of the schools at
e Saws, x,oorc Of 7 :1no.u,ooI oo cvnor;n%o,lon%
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Martin Stevens is installing a new
lighting plant, bought from o. M.
Shipley.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

T. S. Anderson is hauling lumbe,
for the new house he expects tt
build on his farm west of town. HI
expects to erect an all modern home
we understand.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Leonard Opheim left Tuesday for
Concordia College.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

T~hreshing is a thing Of the past in
this part Of the state and the farm
ers are busy now blowing. A num-
Der Of farmers have purchased trac-
tors and r making quick work Of
the job.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Mrs. J. Graham came Tuesday from
Devils Lake, where she has been Wis
iting at the Herzog home.
It. o. Fjalstad was a passenger to
Grand Forks Monday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-10-23

Mrs. Vogler left on Saturday for
Minneapolis.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-26

before it is killed BY frost, the wealth
er having been too cool for rapid
growth ever since the plants were
revived by rains in early September.
Grain SorghumS are maturing slow
ly. The bulk OF these crops has
matured, but there is still good
deal OF kaiir, milo maize and feteri-
Ia in danger OF frost. The rains OF
the past week will greatly benefit the
wheat, especially in the southwest
ern portion. Satisfactory progress
was made in seeding wheat and the
acreage will be considerably increaS-
ed in all parts OF the state. Early
sown wheat is generally Il good
stand and in good to excellent con-
dition, except that it has been great
" damaged by graSShoppers in many
localities in the northwestern por-
ton. In some sections the reports
indicate that whole fields have been
destroyed by grasshoppers. Pastures
are still green and generally fair to
good. Sweet potatoes and peanuts
have practically all been harvested,
and yields are practically all report
ed unsatisfactory. Late gardens and
truck crops made satisfactory prog
ress and are mostly fair to good. a
short apple crop has been harvested
and is being marketed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-26
Alaskan Steamer On Rocks.

Victoria. +. C.. oct. 25.--WireleS~
messages received from the north said
the Canadian Pacific Railway Com
panys steamer Princess Sophia
bound south from Skagway, Alas
ka, went ashore yesterday ON Van
derbilt Reel, Lynn canal. near Skag-
way. It was believed here the So
phia carried 4 capacity load OF pas
sengers.
Seattle, Wash, oct 25.-Over 20r
passengers were aboard the Sophia
when she grounded, it was learned
here. Most OF them were outbound
Alaskans who have been waiting at
Skagway several days for south
bound boat.
As the boats OF Lynn Canal are
well protected, no loss OF loie is
feared, steamship men said.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-26
Weather And Crop
Conditions in Oklahoma For
Week Ending October q

Moderate temperatures prevailed
throughout the week. The weather
was generally fair until near the
close OF the week. when general
rains fell over practically the whole
state. The rainfall was moderate
to heavy throughout the dry sec
tions in the southwestern portion
The weather was favorable for pick
ing cotton and harvesting late crops
Cotton has nearly all been picked
except such little late top crop as
may mature before frost. Ginning is
farther advanced than usual at this
date. Cotton is still blooming and
fruiting in most sections. but the
top crop is so late that there is lit
tie prospect OF much OF it maturing
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-26
In Jeopardy of Explosion.

Washington, Oct. 25.-Investiga-
ton by the military committee OF
the explosion at the shell-loading
plant at Morgan, n. .. on October 4
was authorized today by the senate.
Senator Frelinghuysen OF New er-
sey. urging his resolution for the in
qury, declared a reign OF terror eX-
lists among the residents for from
five to forty miles around the muni-
tions plant because OF fear of an
other disaster. II the plants at Nor
gan were struck by lightning and
fire should occur, it would destroy
half the city OF New York. Senator
Freinkhuysen said.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-26
HUNDRED YEARS AGO
INFLUENZA SWEPT SOUTH

Dallas, Ten, oct. Records Of
a disease similar to Spanish iniluen-
"a which swept the South more than
a century ago have been found here
in old family letters in possion OF
W. +. Ellison. "The influenza still
prevails here and numbers have
caught it and are dangerously i'll.
wrote Captain George Cross of
Charlestan, $. C., to Mrs. Eliza
Thompson, Mr.. Illlison's grand
mother, on Oct. y, 1880. The
letter gave names OF members OF
the family and friends who were
victims OF the disease Captain
Cross was a soldier in the revolu-
tionary army.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-26
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

The firm of NanDenberg & Kem-
Bile, having disposed of their lum-
Der business and desiring to col
lect all our outstanding accounts
and notes due us, have this day ap-
pointed ]. D. Rea to collect same,
and all those knowing themselves
indebted to us in any way, will find
their accounts in his possession.
We have given him full power to
act for us and any settlements he
may make will be approved by us.
(Signed)
c. =. VAN DENBERG.
II. A. KEMBLE. lS-l0t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-26
QUAKE SOMEWHERE.

Washington, Oct. 23.-An earth
vuakc of moderate intensity and last
ing almost an hour occurred during
the night at some locality about
1900 miles from Washington Seis-
mographs OF Georgetown University
this morning showed the shocks be-
gan at | ~ p. m. and continued un-
til l2:45 O'Clock a. h. 1t was thought
by Francis ]. Tondorf, director OF
the observatory, that the center of
the disturbance was to the south
ward of Washington and probably
in the West Indies or Central Amer
ica.