Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1919-02-06
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Killdeer.-This city will vote on
the question Of incorporating as

NASN AHA newly OF8uulZeU fuT-
ents' league" ut this point commenced
operations by recommending an 8.
o'clock curfew ordinance.
Jamestown.-Arthur Genzel, q farm
hand employed near here, was found
dead Mt the roadside between home
and town, death having evidently re-
suited from cOncussiOn of the brain
caused by fall from load Of coal.
Acknowledgements for construction
work in Mandan in 1919 are Of the
brightest, according to Nick Ressler,
local architect. who has at least ten
buildings listed as practically certain
for erection contracts, with number
of others in early prospect.
Grand Forks.-Norwegia ski en-
thusiasts held a big tournament in this
city last Sunday, using for the pur-
pose massive artificial slldeway
which has been erected in Lincoln
park. A number of valuable trophies
were put up to be competed for.
misunderstanding Abbott, assist
ant state dairy commissioner for the
past two years, has resigned his posi-
ton and gone to Washington to as
sumo his duties as assistant in the bu-
reau of markets of the United States
department of agriculture. .-
Sanish.-The local fire department
has just elected new officers and be-
gun n new years work with q strong
organization. The department has
some resources besides it's fire fight
Ing equipment, including $500 Lib
erty bond among it's valuable cash
papers. ia-..
Bismarck.-Capt. I. P. Baker, fed
eral fuel administrator, says fuel con.
ditions throughout the state are now
In very satisfactory condition, North
DakOtas entire winter allotment of
anthracite coal having now been de-
livered as far as the docks ut the
head of the lakes.
Mandan.-A1ax Morgan is the new
county farming agent secured by the
Agricultural college extension depart
ment for service in Morton county.
Mr.. Morgan is graduate of the Iewa
Agricultural college and has since
been actively engaged in practical
farming in the northwest.
Grand Forks.-Advices from New
York report the landing of Battery A
and detachment of the 339th artil-
lery men, including number of North
Dakotans, Mt that port, en- route home
from France. Many of the overseas
men from this section are being sent
n a
Bssmarck.-Governor Lynn j. Fra
Tier has designated February 9th to
be observed with appropriate men,
Orial services in honor of former Presi-
dent Theodore Roosevelt, who is es-
pecially fevered by many friends in
this state because of personal ac-
quaintances formed as result of his
former residence here.
Minnewaukan.-Bens county has
q $1,000 bill against the government
for the care Of Indians before the gov
eminent took over the care of the Fort
Totten reds, and County Auditor Paul
son has gone to Washington to try
to induce the Indian affairs committee
OF the house to include the item in
the Indians appropriation bill.
Bismarck.-North Dakota weather.
which has been cooperating with the
fuel administration in conserving coal
this winter, has played the farmers
Of the Missouri river neighborhoods
bad trick by leaving the ice on the
river so thin that it is exceedingly
dangerous to attempt crossing it with
teams.
Devils Lake.-Local police officials
are still busy ferreting out the list
of accomplices and a number of mys-
FERROUS details connected with the
passing of number of forged checks
ut this point, which was brought to
light short time ago. A. A. Rohn.
alleged to be one OF the participants
In the transactions, was being held
In the Towner county Jail ut Cando,
according to report here.
Jamestown.-Clerk of Court Jesse
NJ. Gran, who responded to a call to
assist the American fighting forces q
number Of months ago by contributing
the use of u valuable pair of binocu-
lars, was pleased to receive the glasses
back few days ago with acknowl-
edgement of their usefulness from
Franklin D. Roosevelt, assistant Sec
retary of the navy. An examination
of the case shows the instruments to
have seen considerable use.
Grand FOrks.-"The largest and
greatest live stock sale ever held in
the northwest" is the prediction being
made by local enthusiasts for q sale
to be held in this city on March 6
and z, according to plans recently an
nounced. The North Dakota Live
Stock Breeders association will hold
its annual meeting and banquet at
that time, together with a sale of
blooded cattle, hogs and draft horses.
Three sales of Shorthorn cattle and
Poland China hogs will also be held
at Fargo on March and 5.
Fargo.-North Dakota aliens who
served with the American colors in
the war have the privilege, It is
learned, of becoming citizens Of the