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The Wahpeton times., 1918-10-31
MINNIE J. NELSON
MISS RUTH BABCOCK BECOMES

Sunday evening at $3.50 o'clock at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward S.
Babcock, 723 Fourteenth Street south
their elder daughter, Ruth, was mar
rfed to Lieut.. F. P. Allen, of Lisbon.
DR.. r. A. Beard, of the First Congre-
gational church officiated, and only
the immediate members of the two
families were present.
Simplicity was the keynote through
out. The bride wore a simple frock
of blue georgette crepe. Both she
and her sister, Miss Muriel Babcock,
who was maid of honor, carried Colo
NAL bouquet1, Ferdinand GoodfeI-
low, Mott, N. D., brother -in-law of
the bridegroom, acted as the best
man.
American and allied flags formed
the decorations in the living room
where the ceremony took place, with
a large American nag as a fitting
background. On either side Of this
flag were standards holding the AL
lied flags. Bowls of yellow chrysan
themums gave charming effect in
the dining room, where lunch was
served.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Allen left Sunday
night for Des Moines, where they
will make their home for the present
The bride has made her home for the
last three years in Chicago, where
she was head of the collection depart
ment of the Woodstock Typewriter
company. She has large circle Of
friends in both Fargo and Wahpeton,
the latter having formerly been the
Babcock home. She returned to
Fargo a week ago. The bridegroom,
former student at the University,
Grand Forks, was stationed at Fort
Sam Houston, Texas, last year, in
command of the headquarters garage
detachment of that post. He was re-
Gently transferred to Camp Dodge,
where he is in charge of the organic
alton of the motor transport train of
the 10Th division, a newly created
branch of the service.
Out-of-town guests were Judge and
Mrs. F. P. Allen and daughter, Miss
Katherine Allen, Lisbon: Mr.. and Mrs
Ferdinand Goodfellow, the latter q
sister of the bridegroom, Mott, N. D
Judge Allen was host Sunday noon
at the Gardner hotel, at a prenuptial
dinner party, which also celebrated
the birthday anniversary of Lieuten.
ant Allen. The members of the two
families we're guests. Pink roses
were the floral decorations. Flags
were suspended above the table. ant
the place cards were in flag design
Fargo Forum.
The Wahpeton times., 1918-10-31
Teachers Institute Recalled

Wahpeton, N. D., Oct. %, 1918.
A letter from The Superintendent of
Public Instruction, N. G. Mcdonald,
cancelling the dates for the teachers
institute and school officers meetings
because of the epidemic of influenza
has been received at the Office of the
County Superintendent.
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Mrs. Selma Catherine Nellem

Mrs. Selma Catherine, wife of Rob
ert Mellem, passed away at her home
on Sixth Street Thursday morning.
The immediate cause was the influen-
"a. She had been in poor health for
some time and fell an easy victim to
the disease.
hnterment was at New York Mills.
MINI. She leaves besides her fus-
band little four years old son.
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THE PEOPLES CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENT IN BARNES COUNTY, WHOSE EDUCA
TI0NAL AFFAIRS HAVE TWELVE YEARS BEEN CON.
QUOTED
MISS MINNIE J, NELSON

Village consolidated schools are
maintained at Dazey, Leal, Rogers.
Pillsbury. Oriska, Fingal, Lucca,
Nome. Kathryn, Litchville, Hastings,
Eckelson and Sanborn. The organic
alton and successful management of
this great system is ample evidence
Of patient, wfse-visioned leadership
in dealing with rural school problems.
In Everything That Makes For
PROGRESS IN RURAL SCHOOL ED.
UCATION
Barnes County under Miss Nelson has
Led
Miss Nelson was encouraging, de-
veloping, and consolidating rural
schools in Barnes County when her
opponent was trying to persuade the
people that system of High Schools
was the only worthwhile phase OF
American education.
Does not this record prove that
Missj Nelson has the qualification
for the Office for which she solicits
the suffrage of her fellow citizens?
A PROFESSIONAL RECORD TO BE
PROUD OF
A successful teacher in the rural
schools.
A teacher for ten years in various
grades fothe elementary grades Of
the schools at Valley City.
Taught in the High School at VAL
ley City for three years in the s,icnce
subjects.
Elected County Superintendent in
1907 and reelected every two years
since.
l. person worth while who is able
to serve one community for 81 years
with every mark of col"riote approx
al? iShe will make good in the St.:tc
Superintendency.
HER EDUCATION
Completed the grades and High
School at Valley City.
Two years University of North
Dakota.
One year University of Michigan.
Registered student University of
Chicago.
Constant travel and independent
study.
SHE CAN QUALIFY
Three points only are named in the
laws under the qualifications of State
Superintendent: Age, Citizenship,
and "the holders of a teachers Ger.
tificate of the highest grade issued in
this state" Miss Nelson has them
all. Then add, Rural school exper-
fence, ability, enthusiasm, refinement
leadership, prophetic vision, inspira-
tion, ability to meet people, and W.
have a rare combination of qualifica'
tion, assuring strong successful worl
for the state.
i A lawyer and educator makes tho
following voluntary statement:
Bismarck, IN. D., October 81, 1915
i This is to certify that Miss Mimi;
J. Nelson holds at the present time
and has held since 1902. a Life Profes
sional Certificate. This is the highes
, grade of certificate issued in our state
and authorizes her to teach in the pull
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TeacherG Examination

Unless announcement Is made to
the contrary the teachers examination
will be held in Wahpeton and Hankin-
son, November 14th and 18th. More
detailetl information will be given
next week.
County Superintendent Of Schools.
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FOss M. f. CHURCH

Services next Sunday as usual.
Sunday School at 9:45.
Preaching at II o'clock.
Epworth League at $50.
Evening services at 7:30.
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lie schools of this state during her e,
e. J. TAYLOR,

lie schools of this state during her en-.
tire life.
(Signed) E. J. TAYLOR,
Superintendent of Public Instruction
You will honor yourself and pro
mote education in North Dakota if
you put an X in the square after her
name when you mark your ballot on
November 5th, thus
The Wahpeton times., 1918-10-31
THREE INFLUENZA VICTIMS
During the past week there have
been three deaths in the two towns
from this dreadful scourge.
Charles Conklin

Charles, the one year old son of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. V. Conklin, died Monday
afternoon after short illness of the
influenza, which developed into pneu.
monia. The burial was Tuesday at
ternoon.
The Wahpeton times., 1918-10-31

Rural school administrative ability
Of q high order is shown in directing
the schools in an area of a. townships,
for population of 10000, sending
$500 children to schools, 70 per cent
OF them enjoying the privileges Of ru-
raj or urban graded schools and en-
ploying 200 teachers.
Miss Mellon founded and since
1907 conducted an annual play day
TOR the county which long since be-
came nationally famous. Every year
It assemblies in honor Of education
and childhood Q larger concourse Of
people than any event Of the year
and secures the cooperation Of the
churches and schools. business and
fraternal organizations.
Her interests in boys and girls on
the farms Is shown in a splendid or
ganization Of industrial clubs which
the Government has recognized re-
Gently by appointing for Barnes Coun-
ty special agent for this work.
The health program initiated under
her auspices has been a pace-setter
In the movement for medical inspec-
ton and nursing service now being
adopted throughout the state.
She inaugurated and carried out a
system of travelling art galleries for
the rural schools of the county. "No-
thing too good for my boys and girls
in the country" she says.
She has organized dozens of COM
munity centers at one room and con
solidated schools bringing pleasant
social life to the people of the farms.
Her country life conferences have
been notable for awakening an inter
est in farm life, the rural schools
and other rural agencies.
Many of the rural schools have ac
cepted her idea of lyceum course,
594 school entertainments and 27 ru-
raj school lyceum courses were con-
Quoted in Barnes Copnty last year.
A system of industrial fairs in vari-
GUS sections of the county, culminat
ing in a mid-winter fair at the county
seat aroused interest in farm products
and club contests.
But Miss Nelson's most notable ac'
chievement is the BARNES County
Consolidated School" Read the re-
cord:
There are seven open-country con
solidated schools each serving town
ship, all built under Miss Nelson's d.
rection. Most of these schools have a
fine stable for shelter Of horses and
cars, and a small farm in connection
Each building contains four class
rooms, special departments for domes.
tic science and manual training, q
splendid gymnasium, and two class
rooms combined to form an auditor.
fumi The buildings have drinking
fountains. light systems, and all mod.
ern equipment. These schools have
competent instructional forces, and
are graduating pupils from the htgl
school. They furnish very desirable
social center for the township.
In all there are 1S open countr!
consolidated schools serving as q rul,
about township.
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Mrs. John Williams

Mrs. John Williams
Mrs. Catherine, wife Of John Will
lfams Of Breckenridge, passed away
Wednesday. She leaevs seven chill
dren besides her husband to mourn
her loss.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-09-12
From Luke Earle

The following letter was received bv
Mrs. w. f. Findley of Pickens from
her brother who is now in France:
Somewhere in France,
July 10th, 1918.
Dear Sister: Have been planning to
write to you for some time, for know
you are wondering what has become of
me.
Have had quite number Of exciting
experiences since writing you last.
otaid at Allentown, Pa, where / wrote
you the last card, for about two
months where worked in civil hos
pltal most of the time. That was one
OF the prettiest and cleanest towns I've
eeen IN Its population consists mainly
nf Dutch, and rs you know they are a
very cleanly kind of people.
While in the north / had the pleasure
OF taking several pleasant trips, one
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by flower gardens. statues, little lakes
with white swans gliding over them,
, and avenues Of stately poplars and ce-
dars, giving the whole an air of luxury.
Have not seen any ruins of old cas-
ties yet, but they say there are great
many in France. In respect to the peo-
pie of France think they are very
affable in their manner, especially to-
ward the American boys.
My greatest trouble in this country
is the language it seems futile for me
to learn it know the meaning of
about two thousand words, but using
them dramatically with the right pro-
nunciation is difficult problem.
The fauna and flora of this country is
somewhat different from ours, especi-
ally the fauna. An interesting little
creature is the porcupine, one Of which
was caught in our camp by one of the
boys. The sky-larks, cuckoos. and
nightingales are very numerous. There
is thicket near the camp that tie
borys call "the menagerie" because
the birds, etc, make such a racket cv-
cry morning at daybreak.
The sergeant has just come in and
called for volunteers to go out and pick
cherries for mess. 1t is needless to say
he got them without trouble. There
are a great many cherry trees here
and they have been very prolific this
season, SO you can guess that raiding
them has been q pleasant pastime for
the boys. have had one good bait Of
cherries since have been here, but |
had the owners consent.
One Of my greatest pleasures is in
taking strolls around to the different
villages, stopping in at the little cafes
and buying milk, ETC. We get a good
quality of sweet milk and it only costs
eight cents quart. The cafes do q
rushing business selling wine, cham
for myself have been an abstainer,
not having taken any since have been
over here.
The French for milk is ''lait' and
pain" is for bread. So my usual Ques
ton on entering cafe is, "Avez vous
du lait ct pain?" meaning Have you
any milk and bread?' 1t is seldom |
get the bread, for the government con
trolls and restricts its consumption.
/ Have saved the greatest part of my
pay in the army and have the distinction
among the boys of being the only one
having any money on hand.
Excuse pencil, as could not get any
ink. Write soon
Your brother,
| LUClUS l.. EARLE,
Evacuating Hospital No. 5,
| American Expeditionary Forces,
| Via New Yorl
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-09-12

Newton. who is grandson OF Mrs. NJ.
w. Newton Of Pickens, WAS received
by his sister, Miss Annie Newton, Il
teacher in Martin school:
July 18th 1915
Somewhere in France
Ny Dear Annie: II has been Il good
while since have written you but have
been just so could not write. wrote
you letter last week but understand
that it has been lost or some one des-
troycdit.
have had some real exciting expert
] wont have to ever 90 thro such things
again, no, never in my life Guess
you have read about it all by this time.
| was in that drive that the Germans
started on the night Of July 18th. This
day was the big celebration day Of the
French, YOU know. The Huns thought
they would catch the Frenchman hav-
ing good time on this night, but Fritz
was very much surprised all around.
Fritz began his bombardment at II y.
NJ, July Nth 1t lasted for three
hours, that is, the heaviest part. Then
the Huns startad over the top, but our
shell fire kept them from coming sor |
was in the heaviest part Of the shelling.
My! but fellow does feel queer, and
all other kinds Of ways do not know
how to tell you Just how | did feel
al IL,
almost: was not one bit afraid though.
1t will take too long to tell YOU all
about my different experiences, SO |
wont mention them Just here.
Your two nice fat letters came today
My! how glad was to hear again from
you; have just got back from tn,
trenches. was UP there two weeks
ct seven letters all at the same time
had plenty of timo to read all of their
one was fnom Gene Yes, she ha
been real good about ,ritlng to m,
We have been getting on lust fine a
the while.
While was up on the front | sa
many acroplanrs come down in nam,
of fire. also saw several balloons burr
ed up. The front il pretty sight a
night with all the many different kind
Of flares, lights and signals; you would
Mt think that there Is anything prett,
about war but there is. Just the same
saw two German officers who wcr,
brought down in an air battle, one
captain. the other lieutenant; | saw
them fall; neither one Of them was hur
bad. An Italian air man brought thes
two Huns to the ground The HUI
plane was twice the siZe Of the Italian
plane. assure you that this was
very interesting sight to see wash
so, though, for the two Hun officers,
am quite sure. The ftaliun driver wa
wounded before he fell, but brought hi
machine down with great skill. Wit
few repairs we can have good plan
out Of this Boche machine.
Am 50 glad you are having such
grand time out in the country, wish s.
much that | could be out there with yo,
and help eat some Of those good thing
you spoke about in your letter can
mail your letter yet, but am having i
ready when the time comes. surel,
enjoyed your two letters; if you wer.
over here you could know just how
much letter is appreciated They al
came just when needed them most.
Am glad you have gotten school sc
close to aunt Mary's; hope you will like
1t line. Please excuse haste and this
awful writing. Give all the folks nv
love. With oceans Of love. az ever.
your bud, ROBERT j. NEWTON,
Co. "B" ll7th Eng. Reg. az Div lst
Bat, u. S. p. D. No. 7l5, A. f. Il
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-09-12

iNof " y .ht|h. W. Nv .'''Is
tame 1t ls quite an interesting place;
most of the old houses are still stand
ing, also the earth works, cannons. etc.
The place Is situated on the Susquehan-
nah river and surrounded by small
mountains. 1T is very picturesque in
deed.
also went down to Philadelphia,
where took part in grand parade.
Saw more people there than ever saw
IN one place in my life.
Certainly enjoyed the trip across the
ocean; didn't get sea sick like great
many of the boys, nor find the voyage
monotonous. 1t was real cool the first
few days after we started. but when
we struck the gulf stream it was more
like being in the tropics. One of my
greatest pleasures was watching the
beautiful sunri 'es and sunsets for
which the ocean il noted
We have had cool weather since
have been IL France, and am sleeping
under three blankets and still wearing
my winter clothes.
France is an exceptionally beautiful
country as far as its natural scenery
and cultivation are concerned. The
topography of the country consists
mainly Of rolling hills enclosing broad,
level valleys. Most of the land is in
a high state of cultivation, there being
very few forests. The patches and
meadows covered with an abundance of
wild flowers. gives varied hue to the
landscape.
France has tn" finest roads have
ever seen, all of which are macadam-
lied and bordered on each side with
rows of stately poplar trees.
The people live mainly in little viii
lagos which are quite numerous and a
few miles apart. From slight emf.
nence one can see at least eight or ten
of these little villages with their red
topped houses and tal-steepled cathe
drals. The villages with their narrow
streets and the ent-looking houses
reminds one Of the medieval age. as
history describes it. suppose it is
somewhat mcdinval, as quite number
of the houses are several hundred years
old, especially the old cathedral nearest
us. All the houses, with possibly a
few exceptions, are built of stone or
like material, there hcirg few wooden
ones, owing to the scarcity Of lumber.
The houses Of the peasants are real
curiosities, being a queer combination
OF dwelling. barn, and outhouses, all
under the same roof. with only one en-
trance. Some Of these houses are GOV.
cred with thatch, while others have
thin slabs Of rock which are put on like
shingles. The geology of the land fur
n'Shes preponderance of rocks, which
are mostly the stratiied form. which i:
peculiarly adapted to this purpose.
The middle classes Of people are bet
ter of than the peasants. having com
| Portable homes with pretty little cour
yards filed with sweet-sccntcd flowers
, and surrounded by Il rock wall. Th
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LUClUS l.. EARLE,
Evacuating Hospital No. 5,
American Expeditionary Forces,
Via New York
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Styles That Sparkle
Patterns That Strike
YOUR FANCY, FABRICS THAT REALLY TAILORING
ENDURES.
In Our Hart Schdfner & Marx Clothes

Here are suits and overcoats
for men and young men that are
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points in Belgium. Trains viii begin
running next Tuesday. when the gov
eminent departmets and members Of
the diplomatic corps awill return. II
Is expected that parliament will be
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of tho month.
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DAVIS IS NEW AMBASSADOR.

WASHINGTON. NOV. 1s.-President
Wilson today nominated John W. Da-
Yis, ambassador 10 Britain, and Alex-
nndeF King, Of Atlanta, 90 be solicitor
f1pfraif srcerel'ng navil.
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Spanish influenza epidemic were made
To-day by vote OF the city council
Health Commissioner In. Powers
has authorized 10 carry out the order
according to Interpretation Of the state
laws by the city attorney
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TIP. PURE FOOD SHOP

In Our Model Sanitary Basement.
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Artichokes, whole and hearts Csc, 85c
Pomegranites, fresh, 3 for -. Csc
Persimmons, for .......... 25c
Chill Sauce, Snyder's, bottle, each 4Oc
Cranberries, per pound zoe
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Pumpkins and Squash, h.. ..... &c
Asparagus, salad points, can. 25c
Kraut and Sausage, can 49,. 35c
Olives, Green and Ripe. 1Oc to S1.OO
Kitchen Bouquet, for flavoring. 35c
Spinach, fresh and crisp, lb. -. &c
Parsnips, pound .......4.... 4c
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LOS ANGELES ADOPTS
DRASTIC PRECAUTI0Ns

Los ANGELES, Nov. 1s.-Recom-
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iishments in Los Angeles, excepting
drug meat and sroeeY stores, he
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srRusE ~ SWITZERLAND
Es REPORTED AT ENT

WASHINGTON. Nov. 1s.-The gem
cfal strike in Switzerland has been
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FRANCo-BEI4GIAN RAIL
SERVICE RE-EsTABLIsnED

HAVRE. Nov. -Arrangements
are being made for a resumption Of
train service batween Hatre ami
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NOW GIVE FOR THE BOYS WHO
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Give with all your heart from the bot
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In the making of Carter's
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The one standard to which
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Carter's Knit Underwear
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All the materials used in
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All are correctly priced, /
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We want to lay particular
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