Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1919-04-17

FObL6T county uleU mere lew DAYS
agO. He was one Of the states piO-
neers.
Mi.ot.-Local Elks have voted to
throw open their clubroorns for the
use Of returned soldiers, sailors and
marines.
Fargo.--Local electors voted $780,
600 bonds for municipal electric light
plant Mt the city election here few
days ago.
Mandan.-Bids are soon to be opened
for new boys dormitOry to he erected
in connection with the government In
dian school.
New Rockford.-By n vote of two
to one New Rockford electors decided
to adopt the commission form of city
government.
DickinsOn.-The Dickinson Santa
rum, capitalized ut $4,000, has been
granted corporation papers by Secre-
tary Of State Hall.
Williston.-The Missouri Livestock
association will build a 1OOx14O IT.
sales pavilion on spur of the Great
Northern railway here.
Blsmnrck.-Sergean John A. Flow,
North Dakota's Oldest volunteer en-
listed man in the world war, has ar
rived back in the state.
1nkster-A heavy renewal of the in
fluenza epidemic, which occurred here
recently. is again subsiding, according
to physicians, although about seventy
cases were still under professional
care few days ago.
Hungry" thieves broke
into the store room Of local hotel
and got away with quantity % beef
and bacon. All thieves exhibiting n
fed-up appearance will now be under
the suspicion Of the police.
Williston.-A horticultural society
may be organized here with view Of
developing interest in fruits and shrub
berry in the city and adjacent country
districts. Among the propositions be-
ing considered is the arrangement for
an autumn flower show here.
bismarck. e. Secretary of State
Thomas Hall is receiving inquiries
from county auditors as to the status
Of women voters In the referendum
elections to take place this year. The
question has been referred to Attorney
General LANCER for an opinion.
Jamestown.-Thieves who entered
the home of County Auditor Andrew
Blewett in this city took $3.50 Of Lib
erty bonds, part Of which were regis
tered and non-negotiable, while over
looking $1,000 In drafts and money
orders and $500 in thrift stamps.
Bismarck.-Bids are being adver-
tised for for the printing Of the North
Dakota "Blue Book" or legislative
manual, which was issued from the
Office Of the secretary of state for
each biennial period up to 1913. and
is now being resumed by direction of
the recent session of the legislature.
kensal.-A fireproof operating booth
In local moving picture theatre pre-
vented fatalities when fire broke out
in the booth during the show few
nights ago. A serious panic was mar
rOwly averted, Notwithstanding the
safety arrangement which prevented
the flames from spreading to the au-
ditOrium.
Ambrose.-Sailor Clarence P. Pick
ner, In naval service from this place
and serving on the transport Scranton,
was drowned, 1t is reported, due to the
capsizing Of one Of the ships boats in
which he with other seamen were en-
deavOring to get line to the trans
port Ell Sol, when the Scranton was
disabled by rudder trouble 900 miles
off Sandy Hook few days ago.
Observation-Disclosures Frazier has mp
pointed Attorney L. ]. Wehe Of Devils
Lake, and S. S. Mcdonald of Grand
Forks, president Of the North Dakota
Federation of Labor, members Of the
workmen's compensation commission
created by House Bill So. A secretary
will also be engaged, who, it is be-
lieved, will be John B. Brown, now
secretary Of the state council of de-
tense.
Grand Forks.-King Gustav of Swe-
den has conferred upon A. /. Widlund,
Of Grand Forks, for twelve years vice
consul to the Swedish government the
/ AsouoA VI hAA6hlhOO0 III Lie 4AOydi
Order Of vasa, according to message
received here. The distinction comes
as a recognition Of services during
the twelve years he has represented
the government. The Order of Vasa
was instituted In 1772 and knighthood
in this order may be conferred upon
those who have distinguished them
selves in any public service.
Bismarck.-The Bank Of North Da-
kota was established here on Friday.
with State Examiner ]. II. Waters as
manager. by appointment Of the state
industrial commission at session
held for the purpose Of getting the
bank under way. The designation Of
Bismarck as the home Of the bank Is
said to be for the period Of Its form
alton and organization, thus leaving
the question Of Its ultimate location
still subject to further action Of the
commission. Under the terms Of the
act establishing the bank 1t is required