The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-09-11
N0RTHDAkOTA

SurTcN.-fi Ire, IrpDlDl! surfing lrOIil
engine sparks. destroyed the Great
Northern depot and contents here, with
loss approXimatiny $4,000.
Observation-Disclosures are making
good progress in the laying of new
bitulithic paving on Eighth street here.
here.
Observation-Disclosures conditions in
this section of the state are generally
reported good. Notwithstanding the UNI
favorable condition OF the present sea-
sons crops.
Fargo.-The value of rust-affected
straw for feeding purposes is being
called to the attention of North Da-
kota farmers by members of the agri-
cultural college faculty here.
Hankinson.-This vicinity claims
record-breaking farm land values for
North Dakota since two resident farm
erS recently refused offers of SITS per
ucre for their farms.
Fargo.-Granu Master 3. C. Marks
Of the North Dakota a. o. U. W., form
erly OF Bismarck, has taken up his
residence here and will devote his en-
tire time to the work of the order.
Bismarck.-Great preparations have
been made here for the accommodate
ton of visitors wishing to hear Presi-
dent Wilson on his speaking date,
September 10.
Notwithstanding the barn in the
dark, Reuben Beatty, foreman ON the
o. J. Nordlie farm, was kicked and
trampled by horses. resulting in his
death.
Dogden.-Dynamite placed in Il
wheat shock by unknown parties badly
wrecked a threshing machine operat-
ing near this place, and narrowly
missed injuring or killing several men.
Ray.-The Ko-Tana Medical associ-
alton, comprising practicing physicians
of this section and adjoining Montana
counties, held its annual convention
here September =.
Observation-Disclosures Of this sec
ton are going into the sheep business
quite heavily, LOO head being pur-
chased by residents in the Lostwood
neighborhood, it is said.
Dickinson.-The arrival of four fam
lilies of Norwegian immigrants is noted
here as being probably the first immi-
grant arrivals to reach this state from
the Scandinavian countries for several
years.
Fargo.-E. II. Stranahan, president
OF the Fargo Bridge and Iron company,
and for many years Il we'll known bust
ness man of the state, died recently at
Oakland. Calf. Mr.. Stranahan had
BEEN an Invalid for several years.
Jalnestown.-NOrth Dakota corn
crops. now generally reaching matur-
ity. mark this as the banner corn year
in the history Of the state. Farmers
in many localities are laying away
specially selected seed ears to meet
the needs Of years to come.
BiSmarck.-A local man who won a
commission overseas has returned
home with an unusual trophy-a Ger
mar police pup. which he is said to
have Struggled out Of the late enemy
country %unbeknown to it's original Gus
tOdians. the German police.
Minot.-NIrs. ]. S. Murphy, widow
Of Major Murphy. formerly a well
known public official here, is dead.
Mrs. Murphy was postmistress at this
point for u period Of three years, pre-
ceding the family's remova to Mill
neapolis Il few years ago.
Garrison.-The memory of Hugh r.
Minehan, n Of the Garrison boys to
fall in the service of his country in
France, was honored by the use Of his
name as the designation for the new
post of the American Legion Just Or
ganiZed here.
Observation-Disclosures is received
from United States land offices that
homeHteaders who are compelled to
leave their claims to seek employment
on account Of drouth conditions this
year will be granted leave of absence
without imperiling the validity of their
claims.
Grand FOrks.-The selection of DR..
]. G. Evjen of Augsburg seminary as
Mayville state normal head deprives
this city of a prominent religious edu-
Gator, Prof. L. Li1lehei, who has for
the past eleven years held the chair in
theology in the Lutheran Bible school.
Prof. Lillehei will succeed DR.. Evjen
in that position at the Augsburg school.
Bismarck.-Myron Skeels, Il local
young man, narrowly escaped death
when his runabout turned completely
over, throwing him a considerable dis.
lance, after the sudden breaking Of a
real wheel. The accident occurred
near the place where IL %skilding car
caused the death of Ben Lcnhurt Il few
days before.
Bismarck~C. D. Dawson of Sen.
tinel Butte has been appointed states
attorney for Golden Valley county
pending the result of a final hearing
on the cast of Il. II. Gallagher, who
has been temporarily suspended by
Governor Frazier. Should the hearing
result unfavorably It the former
states attorney his suspension an(
the appointment of Mr.. Dawson would
be made permanent. Sheriff picrZin;
vas also suspended, both officials hav