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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-09-03
East Side
JOHN PETITE lett
DIED CANADA
Lived on Farm at Minnesota
Point For Twenty-six
Years.

Word was received this morning OF
the death of John Petite. a former
resident of East Grand Forks. who
died at his home at Arhorg, Mani
toba, last Thursday, August %, fol-
lowing a second stroke of paralysis.
For twenty-eight years he lived on his
farm at Minnesota Point, near East
Grand Forks, and six years ago moved
with his family to Arhorg, Manitoba.
In January Of this year he suffered
a, stroke Of paralysis, and was
thought to be recovering when he was
taken with another stroke on" August
rs. He remained unconscious for
forty-four hours before his death.
His funeral took place from the
home residence last Friday and two
daughters, Mrs. l.. st. Lawrence and
Mrs. j. Gerereaux, both of East
Grand Forks, attended the funeral,
returning home yesterday.
Mr.. Petite was born in F1emberry,
Ontario, sixty-nine years ago. In his
early years he, with his family, moved
to Michigan, and when twenty-six
years old moved to Brooks, MINI. He
later purchased a farm on Minnesota
Point, where he lived until six years
ago when he moved to Canada.
Among his survivors are his wife
and elevep children. Mrs. L. St.
Lawrence and Mrs. j.. Genereaux of
East Grand Forks; Mrs. Fl. Juneau
and Paul Petite of Grand Forks; Mrs.
J. Giroux of Beltrami; Mrs. z. Fou-
bert of Fisher Branch, Manitoba; AL
bert Petite of Montana and Michael,
Joseph, Valmer and Geneva living at
home, y
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-09-03
CITY TO CONSIDER
PAVING ESTIMATES
AT THURS. SESSION


Following the presentation OF a petit
ton to the city council at it's regular
meeting last night, to have water and
sewer connections installed between
Dudley street and Washington ave-
on Ramsey street, and general
discussions regarding the paving prop
osition. the meeting was adjourned
until Thursday evening, when the
paving estimate will be received.
After a discussion of the paving
project, J.. j, Smith, former city. en-
gineer at Grand Forks, was instructed
to prepare plans and specifications
for the proposed paving district north
of DeMers avenue and for Eouth
Third street. These will. be considered
at the adjourned meeting on Thurs
day.
City Clerk A. N. Briggs was in
,structed to arrange for the sale of GER
tificates regarding the extension Of
sewer and water mains for the two
blocks specified in the petition pre-
scented.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-09-03

Farm Supt. In City-John, Mcmahon,
superintendent of the county poor
farm, vas a business visitor in the
city Tuesday.
The FIgin Dairy Lunch, whore the
good food is served, solicits your pat.
ronage. Elks' Building. Fourth street.
ADV. !
Reynolds Farmer Here-Henry
Richsteig of Reynolds was In the city
yesterday attending to matters OF
business.
CollectionsrL. A. Chance, law and
collections. Telephone 725. once
over drug store, corer Third >and
DeMers.-Adv.
Contractor HERE. A. Jardin,
bridge contractor of Fargo. was in
the city Tuesday looking after bust
ness interests.
Woodruff Visiting-F. H. Woodruff
Of Thompson was in Grand Forks
last evening visiting friends and
t~ransacting business.
Dance-wednesday,, Sept. 3 at Rob-
ert school house. Three miles south
east and 2 miles south on the, Mime
sofa. Point. Everyone invited Good
music.-Adv.
Dance, Wednesday, Sept. 8, Rye
Hall, seven miles west and three miles
north of Grand Forks. Boese Or
chestra. Everybody come and have a
| good time.-Adv.
Local Men visit Fair-M. Norman,
M. O'Connor and Ralph Lynch are
among the Grand Forks people who
left yesterday to attend the Minnesota
state fair.
Librarian Visits Here-Alexander
o'Keefe. a member Of the STAFF Of the
Pitman stenographic library at Gin
friends in this city for the past few
days, left last night for Portland,
Ore, where he will spend-a few weeks
vacation before returning to his
duties.
Swimming Pool P~opular-It was es-
timated that over 10000 swimmers
at Riverside park this season, accord
ing to Park Superintendent John Nc
Donald. The pool was closed for
swimming on Labor day and will be
drained and cleaned for the winter.
Committee Awards Contract-The
contract for furnishing weather strips
for doors and windows at the Roose-
welt school was awarded by the build
ings. and grounds. committee Of the
school board to the W. A. Norton Co.
Of Minneapolis. The meeting Of the
school board scheduled for Tuesday
night was postponed for a week on
account Of the absence Of several
members from the city.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-09-03
Shown In
Fargo Golf Finals

Fargo, N. D.. Sept. a.-1nterest in
golf circles of. Fargo is centered to-
day On the outcome Of the match be-
tween Charles Bristol and S. L. Shell
don for the golf championship Of the
Fargo Country club. Both are the
winners of the semi-finals played
Labor day. ,
The women's championship lies be-
tween four women. namely: Mrs. E.
F. Briggs, Mrs. c. E. Bristol, Mrs. c..
E. Nugent and Mrs. J. Al Montgom-
cry. with Mrs. Briggs carded to play
Mrs. Bristol, and Mrs. Nugent carded
to play Mrs. Montgomery.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-09-03
The Town Today

The city appropriation ordinance
will 1hA nIaced on tn second reading
at :, meetinr Of the cityNcounctl next
.Iosenh q. DeRemer. well known
architect. will again make Grand
absence. US A'Ai'
st, Michael's parochial school will
her &.
-
w. H. .Nagel Of Chicago was today
Grand Forks =. M A. +
=
w. J. Hogan, who Is alleged to have
attempted to shoot up" the engineer
on the Great Northern local to Devils
Lake, is being held in the Grand Forks
One hundred and twenty hunting
licenses have been issued by County
Auditor Hans Anderson since Sep
Turkish COW puncher today enlisted
in the United States cavalry at the
L. e. o'Connor reports a yield OF
SO bushels Of wheat to the acre on his
farm south Of Grand Forks.
-
The Grand Forks park board will
probably make its annual tax levy at
Edgar Parker has been assigned
| for duty at the army recruiting office
in this city.
1.o,.s NJ p,,, - Ardoch a,ed this
rnornine ~ a Iocsi hnsnita after an
i1inass of a vaar
'ti,t .e' 80
Major a: =. Brown, cornmanaine
onlcer OF the heseIve oiuGels LII
ing corps az sta.e, uh.sslsi.y n q
aerlveo IN Graha rorks 10 az ci!aase
| tne WORK curing the cunning seni
ester.
j.. A; McGovern' MANAGE OF IN. aas
NoItn Ioakota MI alo Eisvat - s;t,,
soclatioh, Is reported 70 De Ill the 4i'S
To-Day.
.
Details received Q Wlnnipes
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-09-03
OF CITY
CLERK IS MOVED

The Office of city clerk has been
moved from the Hamm Excelso
building, where it has been situated
since the city hall burned; y, the Of
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-09-03

DR.. Mulligan has returned from his
vacation and will resume his practice.
Home for sale-on Reeves avenue,
mrs. c. F. %Templeton. Phone sos
Adv.
Joseph Kirby Here-Attorney Jos.
Kirby of Kirby, Kirby & Kirby, a
sioux Falls law firm, is in the city
: Dancing Instructor out Of town.
Agnes L. Rhodes will return in about
two weeks with the eeason's new
dances. Watch for announcement
Dance at Belmont, Tuesday and
friday evenings. Good music and
best floor in the state.-Adv.
DR.. Arneberg Has Returned and re-
sumed his practice. Once Northwest
ern National Bank Bldg.-Adv.
Tailor Made shirts-orders will
now be accepted for shirts made to
your order. Satisfaction guaranteed.
your patronage earnestly solicited.
Tfe Dakota CUSTOM Shirt Shop. 2O9
south Fourth street. second floor.
fopposite Deaconess Hospital.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-09-03

flee Of George Chambers, ST., or
North Second street, in the rear of
the First National Bank building, City
Clerk A. n. Briggs announced today.
The telephone number Of the ojce is
i342. -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-09-03

Fire girls met last evening at the
home of Miss Winifred Nelson, and
cite, the Red Cross work which the
band has undertaken to complete.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-09-03

Must Connect Sewers-Sewer con-
nections should be Immediately put
in by property owners in paving dis
tricts 10. 20 and 81, C. S. Giles. city
engineer, points out, as otherwise tho
work will be done by the city and the
cost assessed against the property.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-09-03

Floni Case. COMMUNICATIVE case Of
Arthur Flon, charged with having
liquor in his possession for sale, was
today continued until next Saturday
morning by Police Magistrate r. j.
Purcell.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-09-03

Reynolds Farmer Here-Henry
Richsteig Of Reynolds was In the city
yesterday attending to matters OF
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-09-03

The F;lgin Dairy Lunch, whore the
good food Is served. solicits your pat
ronage. Elks' Building. Fourth street.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-09-03

The city appropriation ordinance
will be placed on It's second reading
at a meeting Of the ityNcouncil next
Wednesday evening.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-09-03

Farm Snpt. In City-John Mcmahon,
superintendent of the county poor
farm, was a business visitor in the
city tuesday.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-09-03

Policewolnan Bnck-Miss Mary
Berg, city policewoman, has returned
from a vacation and has resumed her
duties.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-09-03

Gallagher in City-Edward Gal
lagher. Jr., prominent farmer Of
Americas township, Is a business Wis
itor in Grand Forks today.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-09-03

St.. Michael's parochial school. will
open Its regular fall term Septem-
Der g..
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-17
NEW DRYDOCk AND SHIP
BUILDING PLANT FOR NORFOLK

Norfolk, Va. July 15.-President j,
r. Morgan, of the Norfolk Hampton
Roads Dry Dock and Shipbuilding
company, said today that there was
nothing for publication in regard to
tie plans and prospects of the $1,000
-AAA- ship repair plant which is to be
established here He declined to dis
cnSs the matter beyond stating that
the affairs OF the company. which
promises much for Norfolk. were not
in shape for a definite announcement
rnd would not be for week or ten
DAYS.
New York advices are to the effect
that the company is being reorganized
with some changes in the personnel
Of the officers and the board of direc-
tors, and that the reorganization has
rot yet been completed. The New York
report states that when this reorgan AMI
zation is completed A. NJ Stewart, of
New York, Of the firm of James Stew =
2 TT and company, will be president. and
j. r. Morgan, OF Norfolk. ce-presi-
dent,
When the plans of the company have
be en- definitely settled an official an
nouncement will be made. Until that
time all reports lack confirmation.
There seems to be no doubt. however,
that the big plant will be established,
will be built by James Stewart and
company. OF New York. and when COM
pleted will be one ofsthe finest In the
world
Housing for employees is included
among the plans OF the corporation,
" hich has been able to include high
and low land in the site selected.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-17
MILLIONS
Suffer from
Acid.Sto1lach

III Qait0ns OF people eu1eE year alter year
ASrOD eiifuenN affecting practically every
sYAn Of the body. never dreaming that their
N hlelth can be traced directly to acid -storn.
xDe0. Here 70 the reason poor digestion
Sme4n1 poor nourishment al the different
Np4Bane ana tissues OF the body The blood ia
sNmpover1shed- becomes weak thin sluggish
A14ents Of many Finds spring from such
A8Q0dtoonA. biiiousnese. rheumatism I1rn.
1870, eciAtica. general weakness loss OF
sD0wef snd energy, headache. Insomnia
mental depression even more
soek10us ailments such SIS cAtafYh and Gamer
ID the stomach Intestinal Ulcers. cirrhoeis
~ tne liver. heart trouble ali OF these can
k3Ge0 Be trAccd directly 70 acid .xtnua ch
S Keep . sharp l0csoG, icrthe frsi symptoms
~ acid -sto m ie sstion. heartburn
5chtoG, tood repeating. thai awful painful
1eAe Alter eating. and sour gassy s,orns oh
A10GO. the wonderful modern remedy Tor
X09&ODAch. - guaranteed to bring Quick
tfoM sheec atom acn mise fies. Thousands
~ MI never DIRE asDed that ar ything could
4D9 such speedy feiief-a and m axe them feel
AQch better 10 ever way. Try EATONIC
Hoa. too. Will be Just - enthusiastic IN
utntee. Make your life worth living No
80 ~ paiDs-no blues or meiancholy-no
1[D ~ that tired, lstiess feeling. Be vel
NognnG$ Get back your physical ana men
rneAfHour vim. vigor aud VITALITY You
Nwap8 - weak and siling o long as Won
44slnQqscb. 30 get rid OF il now.
1UMkC Tebless-thcy taste good
- - NE . BIT OF candy Your drus.
4b(E 1poM him today and Ii yoo are moi
~ 0W refund your moUeY.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-17
WILL RESCUE LOST
CHILDREN OF URALS"

Washington, July 16,--By the estab-
llshment of childrcn's farm colony
al Lake Tnrgoyak, in western Siberia
the American Red Cross has taken a
step that promises the definite rescue
lot the lost children of the Trails -
These little ones who were sent into
the country when the sweep Of Boil
shevisn impended. were In many in
stances deserted by their teachers and
and guardians and as result ran wild
and starving through the countryside.
The Red Cross has now succeeded in
gathering together 1900 of them to
lie be cared for at the new colony, it
was announced at National Head
quarters today.
Lake Turgoyak Is situated between
Chelyahinsk and TIA, seven miles
from railroad and bordered by 8
! number of houses whose owners have
either died or fed Through the co.
operation of Russian authorities Tho
! site and houses have been secured 70,
the use OF the colony and the work OF
| feeding and clothing and introducing
discipline among the children is under
way Six Red Cross workers are al
ready on the scene with other person
incl on their way from the United
States
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-17

~. to distribute food and to study con-
ditions. the latter was spared him.
The state of affairs. being such as re-
CURED bur eyes and heart ana NOT
study.
Mr.. Norwich told his story with
that quiet reserve that comes to one
who has looked into the face OF death.
keeping his voice with perfect con-
troll and attuned to heart to heart
made his rendition most traeicaHy
affective. Only once his voice swelied
above the tone of well hammered con-
versation when he exclaimed IN
pitch that could be heard across the
street, despite OF noisy Broadway
Il am telling you ladies and gentle
men, l have seen people perishing OF
hunger. They lived on one plate OF
soup a day. as long as the soup lasted
and when that gave out. they died.
In February. I saw in Warsaw little
children barefooted and in shreads.
begging in snow bound streets for
piece OF bread One night, I went
out to verify whether the people who
have registered were really in need
of food hope shall never live
through another night like that and
many did not register. for they would
sooner die than make their want,
known"
He told Of the work in the Kitchens.
In which only soup Is served. The
soup consists OF potatoes and barley,
with ten pounds Of meat thrown into
the kettle for each thousand plates
and this is done, under what Is now
known to be-"normal conditions'-
and often only six pounds must sufice
He told of being haunted by eyes Of
little children he saw tormented by
hunger He showed TO those present
a piece Of bread, that only the more
fortunate are able to buy a piece OF
black smudge--heing the vilest inagi-
ma bic mixture OF potato peellng, etc
He concluded his remarks. for those
present could hear no more. by add
ing the hope that American Jewry's
response will be prompt and gener-
Gus. and that not community
throughout the cities and villages of
the United States and Canada will re-
main indifferent and they will from
now on give as they have never given
before and invoke the aid from every
source imaginable.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-17
INDUSTRIAL SERVICE
CENTER IN OPERATION

An industrial service center for the
use of girls and women employed in
the factories of Richmond is in
operation. The center was establish
ed by the War Work Council OF the
National Young Women's Christian
association and Richmond Is one OF
ten cities in the United States in
which the association Is demonstrate
ing this phase of its work. The girls
who are employed in the East Main
street section already appreciate the
pleasant and attractive club house
while Richmonders in general are ex-
pressing interest in its success.
AS under magic touch a build
ing which contained originally two
dusty stores and tenement. base
been transformed into an inviting
spot for socia bility Pleasing interior
decorations in buff and blue have
taken the place of dingy walls. At
noon each day young women from
the surrounding manufacturing places
assemble in the pretty tea room. which
is on the second floor, and partake
of luncheon daintily served at dainty
tables while in the evening when the
days work is at an end, recreation
in the club room with piano or vic
trola music is the attraction.
The fact that the center is, in the
business district of the city does not
prevent the young people from en-
joying out of door sports for a space
of land in back OF the building ha.
been converted into a small park
Here between rows OF flower bed
is a tennis court and basketball
grounds. 1t Is the intent Of the as
ISOLATION to give the girls of Rich
mond what they desire In the form
OF recreation and pleasant social sur
roundings.
officials OF the Richmond factorie.
and ministers We're entertained a
+, luncheon in the industrial center tea
room during the opening day. anc
partook of a repast consisting OF ONT
Of the menus served regularly to tn,
girls for twenty cents. On Friday thu
centef was the scene OF an afternoon
tea which was attended by the exec
utive board and committees OF I'll,
( Richmond Y. w. C. A., the South
Atlantic Field committee and the ex
ecutive staff and social service work
ers.
Similar centers have been opened
in New Orleans. Cincinnati. Mime
! apolis. St. Louis, Worcester ane
! Pittsburgh. Large cities have beer
! chosen as the locations to demon
strate this work by women in ordel
that the Industrial activities would
not duplicate the club work of tn,
city associations
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-17
RUSH
Of ALIENS CONTINUES

New York, July 15.-The homeward
rush of aliens continues Three steam
ships, Re dItalia, Giuseppi Verdi and
Caserta sailed today for Southern
European ports, carrying $500 of the
returning immigrants. each of whom.
ii Is estimated by government officials.
represents an average of $2,500 saved
while working in this country None
is permitted to take with him out of
the country more than $1,000 in let
ters OF credit bank books or bonds,
but it Is believed that the total amount
OF savings will be transferred out of
the country in one way or another.
All have to obtain passports and
show the government that they have
paid their income tax and are not TAX
| ing ANY with them any contraband
bank notes or coin. Most of the ap-
! phcants so far have been men. It
Is believed that many will not return
to this country and that many others
will remain abroad for at least FIVE or
six years
The majority OF the returning i'm
migrants are from Italy. Czecho-S lo,
vakia, the Balkan states. Greece and
Portugal. Nearly all of them have
and munition plants. Very few o
them served in either army or navy
during the war.
Some Of are going home to view the
damage done by war or to aid ant
gather together the scattered rem
nants of their families. Others art
reservists OF European armies on their
way to clear themselves of the impu-
tation OF being deserters and still
others are men who have come here te
make their fortunes, like the majority
LOT Immigrants from southern Europe
and who have found the wartime
, wages bonanza.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-17
H|RSHBERG SEEKS
PAtMER'S OPINION

State Labor Commissioner John
Hirschberg has written to A, Mitchell
Palmer. attorney general. at Wash
ingt n, asking IL some relief cannot be
rendered returned soldiers and sailors
ton preventing them from paricipat-
ing in the coming election by reason
of their not having paid their poll
taxes. Commissioner HirschberE di-
reefs the attention of the attorney
general to L. S. compiled statues,
1918. which deals with soldiers and
sailors civil relief His letter. in
part follows:
II note from reading the said
statute that it is applicable only to
real property We have in the state
of Virginia a clause in the constitu-
ton that requires that to become a
voter or to become qualified to vote.
your poll tax must he paid three
years in advance and six months
prior to general election.
Il have explained the constitutional
requirements and now ask il II be
possible for you to interpret the SOL
diers' and sailors civil relief bill un-
der the section above mentioned TO
cover the poll tax. as it is real hard
ship on our returning boys for them
to be in position of being a service
to the United States in time of war,
battling for democracy, and after re-
turning to their home state to be put
in the position of being denied their
right OF citizenship on account of
service to their country"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-17
.BARLEYCORN GIVES UP
|. TO THE SUMMER GIRLS

New York, July t4,--Verily times
lave changed Passers- on Park
Row about noon today were treated
TO the spectacle of half dozen girls in
summary dress, standing in front OF
the bar in Hams cafe. one OF the
raost ornate drink dispenssries in the
CITY The girls stood each with one
foot resting on the brass rail-. while
they munched scrambled eggs with
mushrooms. drank coffee or chocolate
and exchanged the latest office gossip.
one young lady took AIS beer with
hers.
In back of the bar, flitting to and
fro among the regular hartenders was
pretty waitress, serving the luncheon
guests with coffee. chocolate. pastry
and other. It'd bits.
The old time settings remained I'M
changed Diana, Venus. Lady Godiva
september morn and scantily- lad
beauties still looked down from their
frames as before July /. but John Bar
leycorn was conspicuously absent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-17

Mrs. w. W billiard, of the Hanover
arartment, who has been quite sick
for several days, is slightly improved
Mrs w l.. Austin, Of Barton
Heights. is spending some time at Nir-
GINA Beach, attending the Baptist
encampment,
Mrs y. Courtice Scott, will leave
next week. TO attend the Sunday
school convention. AZ Lake Junaluska.
Mr. and Mrs W. NJ Cosby, have re-
ccived a telegram. announcing the ar
rival Of their SON. Dudley A. Cosby,
In New York.
Or Aubrey a, Belcher. has return
ed 10 Rochester. Mimi. after visiting
relatives here.
Mrs w. 3 Porter. is on visit to
her mother. Mrs. Spruill, in Rocky
Mount y c.
Miss Mercer vaden, of West avenue
Is passing some time at Virginia
Beach.