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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-06-26
Dressed to Kill in "sheII.cIoth."

Shell-cloth is the name of a new
fabric being manufactured in Eng
land. The stuff is fine serge and an
essential part Of projectiles.
And now that the war is over the
stuff is going into the making OF
clothes instead of shells, says the
Philadelphia North American. II
ought to make "staggeringly" good
looking clothes, don't you think? One
woman might say quite truly to an
other: "Oh, my dear, she was dressed
to kill, all in shellcloth."
Or, on the other hand, what clever
opportunity for the feminine cat to
say that her dear enemy has "shock-
ing taste in the matter of clothes !"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-06-26
WOMEN NEED SWAMP-ROOT

Thousands of women have kidney and
bladder trouble and never suspect it.
Womens' complaints often prove to be
nothing else but kidney trouble, or the
result of kidney or bladder disease.
If the kidneys are not in a healthy
condition. they may cause the other or
gans to become diseased.
Pain in the back, headache, loss of am
bition, nervousness, are often times symp-
toms of kidney trouble.
Don't delay starting treatment DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, a physicians pre-.
scription, obtained at any drug store, may
be just the remedy needed to overcome
such conditions.
Get medium or large size bottle i'm
mediately from any drug store.
However, IL you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton. N. Y, for q
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-06-26
His Way.

Have we quite learned his wayl
''Teach me thy way, o Lordw DC
we know how to lift broken limbsi
Do we know how to handle broken
lives2 Do we find more. delight In
denouncing sins than in helping sin.
nersl Are we more expert in abstract
analysis than in practical comforti
There is surely an almost crushing
need of gentleness In days like these.
Let us make no mistake about 1t
we are not less strong when we be.
come gentle. Real gentleness is not
weakened strength; It is strength dis
ciplined, purified, refined. Gentleness
is matured strength. 1t is the full
corn In the ear. Roughness has never
finished its training. 1t needs to 60
to school.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-06-26
Wise AGENT.

~Yes," said the agent, "your car has
t,oen ordered. But I'm afraid you'll
have to wait several weeks for 1t. I've
just received word from the factory
that they haven't sedan ready to
ship"
"A sedan? don't want a sedan. I
told you to order a roadster"
II know, but your wife said she pre-
ferred sedan, so I've got the order
in for one, and hope it'll be ready
by-"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-06-26
Lee three times but failed.

Lee three times but failed. BERRY,
after ceasing to be an executioner, set
up at Bradford as a phrenologist and
character reader" said Datas. His
card bore the words: "Heads eXam-
ined." He examined good many
heads In his time"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-06-26
Boys Bill Of Fare.

George Bailey, answering the In
quiry, "What is good for boy to eat?''
says:
AT this time Of the year, according
to the theories extant In North Caro-
lima In 1870, boy should have daily
plenty of green fruit, pine rosin, young
cucumbers, raw new potatoes, green
blackberries, doughnuts, branch water
and two hours in the swimming hole"
Atlanta Constitution.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-06-26
The Way Around.

Mrs. Wakeup-Whcre did Mrs. de
Style get her new hat?
Mrs. Blnse-That's problem. She
bought 1t with the money which her
husband borrowed from her uncle, who
had won 1t in a poker game from her
brother, to whom she had loaned 1t
shortly after her mother had taken II
from her fathers pockets and given It
to her for birthday personal---very.
York Globe.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-06-26
KIDNEYS WEAKENING?
BETTER LOOK OUT!

Kidney and bladder troubles don't
disappear Of themselves. They grow
upon you, slowly but steadily, under
mining your health with deadly GER
tainty, until you fall a victim to in
durable disease.
Stop your troubles while there. Is
time. Don't wait until little pains be-
come big aches. Don't trife with dis
ease. To avoid future suffering begin
treatment with GOLD MEDAL Haar-
lem Oil Capsules now. Take three or
four every day until you feel that you
are entirely free from pain.
This well-known preparation has been
one of the national remedies of Hol-
land for centuries. In 1896 the govern
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-06-26

ment of the Netherlands granted spe-
cial charter authorizing its sale.
The good housewife of Holland would
almost as soon be without food as with
out her "Real Dutch Drops" as she
quantity calls GOLD MEDAL HARLEM
Oil Capsules. Their use restores
strength and is responsible In a great
measure for the sturdy, robust health
Of the Hollanders.
Do not delay. Go to your druggist
box of GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil
Capsules. Take them as directed, and
if you are not satisfied with results your
druggist will gladly refund your money.
Look for the name GOLD MEDAL on
the box and accept no other. In sealed
boxes, three sizes.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-06-26
Buy . Farm Now.

Because land In cheaper than II will ever
be again The u. s. Railroad Administration
n prepared to furnish free information 70
homeseekers regarding farming opportuni-
tieR We have nothing to sell; no money to
lend; only information to give. Write me
fully with reference to your needs. Name
the state you want to learn about. j. L.
Edwards, Manager. Agricultural Section.
u. g. Railroad Administration, Room 20.
Washington. ID. C.-adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-06-26

fed, for this, ike
everything else In
the story Of the
eros has It's
meaning.
The w orl d
boasts of its wis
dom. At every
turn we are sum-
moned to hear
what it says and
to gaze upon its
prOgre SIS a n d
achievements. But
IL disappoints us.
1t has brought TO
peace TO earth
nor to our sor-
rowing h cart S,
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-06-26
Cuticura for PImpIy Faces.

CutIcura for PImpIy Faces.
To remove pimples and blackheads
smear them with Cuticura Ointment.
Wash Off in five minutes with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water. Once clear
keep your skin clear by using them for
daily toilet purposes. Don't fail to in
clude Cuticura Talcum.-Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-06-26
INDIGESTION
Caused by
Acid-Stonlach

Millions Of people-in fact about . out OF
1o-sufer more or less from indigestion,
acute or chronic. Nearly every case n
caused by Acid-Stomach.
There are other stomach disorders which
also are sure signs OF -Stomach-belch-
ing. heartburn. bloat after eating, food re-
peating. sour. gassy stomach. There are
many ailments which, while they do not
cause much distress In the stomach itself.
are. nevertheless, traceable to an acid
stomach. Among these are nervousness.
biliousness. cirrhosis of tho liver, rheuma-
tism, impoverished blood. weakness, insom-
MIA, melancholia and q long train Of phys
ical and mental miseries that keep the.
victims In miserable health year after year.
The right thing to do Is to attack these
ailments at their source-get rid Of the acid.
stomach. A wonderful modern remedy called
EATONIC now makes Il easy to do this.
One of hundreds OF thousands of grateful
users of EATONIC writes; IT have been
troubled with intestinal indigestion for about
nine years and have spent quite sum for
medicine. but without relief. After using
EATONIC for a few days the gas and pains
In my bowels disappeared. EAToNIC 10 just
the remedy needed"
We have thousands OF letters telling %
these marvellous benefits Try EATONIC ana
you, too. will be just az enthusiastic In tn
praise.
Your druggist has EAToNIc. Get q big
soc box from him today. He will refund
your money IL you not satisfied
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-06-26
Superfluous.

Victim-"But have you drilled any
wells YETI" Promoter-"We don't need
sem on our claim 1t rains oil"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-06-26

"Phwat's thot noise, Mrs. Mullalyr'
"Mary AIMS practlcin' tn scales"
"Begorra, she mustn't weigh tonF
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-06-26

The mere fact that a man doesn't
call you liar is no reason that he
doesn't think you are one.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-06-26

Mark Twain says that cauliflower
is only II cabbage with a college edu-
catiOn
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-06-26

Silence is more eloquent than words.
Carlyle.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-06-26

Daily Thought.
How many worthy men have we seen
survive their own experimentation
taigue.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-06-26
"The Place Of a
Skull"
BY REV. GEORGE GUILE
Extension Department. Moody Bible
Institute. Chicago

TExT-And when they were come unto
a place called Golgotha, that is to say,
place OF skull they crucified
him.-Matt. N:33-35.
The Spirit of God carefully marks
the place where the Lord was cruel
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-06-26
FRECKLES
New Is the Tine 10 Get Rid Of Thsss Ugly spsss

There's no longer the slightest need Of fssline
ashamed Of your freckles, Othine-double
Strengths guaranteed to remove these homsly
spots
Simply get an ounce Of Othine-doubls
strength-from your druggist, and apply little
OF II night and morning and you should soon see
that even the worst freckles have begun to ais
appear. while the lighter ones have vanished en-
tirev. II IL seldom that more than one ounce
Is needed to completely clear the skin and gain
q beautiful clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength 0tbine.
Is this 10 sold under guarantee of money baes
II II falls to remove freckles.-Adv.
And lots Of men make fools of them
selves by doing the fool things they
are invited to do.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-06-14

-, q,
LAURA = ''u.'S ''o'' ~ :.
''u'lSoi' '"" " Nv ~ A. - -
l''hn. more OF le,'' "pou' = NM 'o''
r,a ;I.r,,;nn :, 80,
t,iore,rc / wchb from Robe,, s.
.rt,,hn., and ,,;f. firm, CONTAINING
an a...a n,.,. al. ~. ., IN. nor,b
Ill. Of the road leading from TIE
SNOW Hin pocomoke state road to
Na,taponi Landing. in the Eighth
Election District. Consideration. $40.
Emma T. stevenson from loui, ].
Nog,l and wife. property on Iindcp
street. in pocomokr City Con ,i"l"-
ton. >2.3l7.3o.
To-. r. Holland from Frank r.
Holland and wife. part Of the "lho..
4. Lane FARM" containing - acres.
more or lc.-. in the Ninth Election
District. Con -idcla,ion $40.
u.,,, Merrill from .Ic,.c 4.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-06-14
Real Estate Transfers

Orlando Harrison and George 4.
Harrison from Cya> W Jarvis. j.
ami wife. house AM IL, containing
aboa, acre. IN or nea, the settlement
called "Gceman,oWu nca Berlin.
Consideration. $40. Sc
". q. Morris. j.. from John II.
lmwon, and wife. property in Bj-h-
81. tIc Con Iteration. >.ou9
Joshua !. >hockle5 from pa,cy Y.
Williams and husband. house and lot
on ,he wc~ ,.dr of stevenson Street.
n SNOW HGa cons Iteration. SO. &c.
Nfrol y. Gibbs AM Jennie +.
GTbhs. M fr. ftom Emerson Tingle
ana ,.f,. II II. "larrg" On tbc west
side of Naa >',co,. u EerHn. Con
-ldo.s.uou. s,1. 49,.
W8lku Matthew fpom William
laan-on Collins and W'r. 2a1 acres Of
'ana On the Conn, roai leading from
snou I'M 20 Wh.--a4rg. in the Sry-
on,h Election District ConsiI"ra-
,.on >lo. ctc.
Charlie, L. Watson from Martha ".
EI,. ana husband. real estate on the
Yves, side Of second Street, IN POGO
mokc City. Consideration. Sl.loo.
Mary +. Hudson from Charlie. +.
Hudson and wife. 81 al. IL acres OF
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-06-14
Cut This out and Take 1t With You.

\ man often forgets the exact name
Of the article he wishes to purchase.
and rs a last resort takes something
disc instead That is always dsap-
pointing and unsatisfactory. The safe
way is to cut this out and take It with
you 50 i, to make sure Of getting
Chambcrlan'S Tablets. You will find
nothing quite so satisfactory for CON
-tipation and indigestion.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-06-14


We guarantee Devoe Lead and
Zinc Paint to be absolutely pure.
When you paint with Devoe
you save paint-money-tewer
gallons to buy; you save labor
Observation-Disclosures spread;
you get a better looking paint
job-pure paint; ami it will be
a longer time before YOU need
another paintjo0.
Why have a shabby house any
longer? 1t will cost you more
10 pair, ucxt yea Paint with Drvoe me-
and insure your home against dc-ay Stop
in TO-DAY and l., as give youa Devoe color
card AMI practical booklet" Keep APP
pe4raaee, Up AM Expense, Down
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-06-14
THE WAY OF IT.

They say there is great differ
ancr between man, singing and hl-
speaking voice.
So there j.; when he talk, big he
Is apt to sing small.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-06-14
For the Relief of Rheumatic Pains.

When you have stiffness and sore
No., Of the muscles, aching joints and
find Il difficult 10 move without pain
my masSaging the affected part, Win
Chambcrlain'- lnimcnt. II Will re-
hove the pain and make rest AMI sleep
possible
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-06-14
FRANK J. CHENEY
TASK.

what do you think Of having liquor
At thi, banquet"
That i, a matter which requires
sober thought.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-06-14
ONE EXCEPTION.

Her manners are 50 simple. There
is nothing put on about her
Then you never saw her in the
morning without her complexion.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-06-14
Build Now !

Get started now and avoid the delays that
are sure to come later, when the big rush
starts.
Experts all agree that prices are now on
permanent settled level, and that changes are
just as likely to be upward down. In fact
conditions all indicate that prices in this
country are now on a basis which seems to be
permanent, and that any lower figures are in
the very distant future.
With these facts in mind, wise investors
will START NOW on any needed buildings.
They will build this year that New Home,
which has been needed for several years, and
enjoy the use of it while others are still wait
ing. They will BUILD NOW those Modern
Out buildings, to protect their machinery and
cars their valuable Stock and Products of all
kinds.
And then, those desiring the utmost value,
both in quality of materials and in efficient
service, will CONSULT US. We are ready and
willing to cooperate.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-09
&C. J. C0UcHL|N
HAD PRESENT.
MfNT OF DEATH
MinOt Businessman Took Out Large
Insurance Policy Which Was
Issued Only Three Days Be-
fore He Died-Company
Will Pay.

Mrs. G. J. Coughlin, who's. husband
a prominent Minot real estate
and insurance man, died in Chicago
on Dec. "a, from pneumonia, returned
from Bowbells this week, where the
remains were inferred. Mrs. Cough
lin will continue to make her home in
this city.
Mr.. Coughlin, who has always en-
joyed the best of health, had pre-
sentiment that he would have not long
to live, and on Thanksgiving day, had
an insurance policy issued for $4,000
in the Aetna Life Insurance Co. The
necessary papers were sent to the
company and the policy was issued
Dec. 81, altho it had not been placed
in Mr.. Coughlin's hands. Mr.. Cough
Inns check accompanying the applica-
ton had not been cashed and it looked
as tho complications might arise Mr..
Burns Of the Fargo office was in the
city Monday and he informs Mrs.
Coughlin that without doubt the
money will be paid to her. Mr.. Cough
lin held $4,000 insurance in other COM
panies as we'll.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-09

funeral services will be held later.
Mrs. King was born in Iowa and would
have been % years Of age had she
lived until JAM 10Th. She is survived
by her husband, mother. one sister,
Mrs. Hans Larsen, one brother, Fred,
Of Mason City, Iowa. Mrs. King had
resided in Ward and Mountrail coun-
ties for the past 20 years. She was
woman of many admirable qualities
and her death is exceedingly sad The
bereaved members of the family have
the heartfelt sympathy of all.
The Farmers Store are busy taking
their annual inventory and will pres
Xmas present in the form of cash
dividend, under the management of
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-09
RYDER.

Otto Lomen returned from his trip
to Minneapolis Friday. q
Miss Vera Officer returned to Van
Hook Saturday to resume teaching.
j. p Peterson and H. f. Mike were
Minot visitors Saturday
Mrs. Henry Griffen is in Minot re-
ceiving medical treatment.
Albert Richardson left for the uni
versity Tuesday to resume his studies.
Mrs. H. E. Mike entertained num-
Der of Sunday school children at a
party Saturday afternoon.
Miss Anna Graham returned to her
school work at jamestown Saturday.
Peter Benson returned from st.
Paul Saturday. Mrs. Benson will re-
main for longer visit with her
daughter, Mrs. Neukom.
Miss Campbell entertained her Sun
day school class Of IA boys New Years
eve.
Miss Margaret Campbell, who has
served as organist at the Presbyterian
church for several years, was present
ed Xmas eve with purse, by her
friends as slight indication of her
faithful services in the capacity OF
church organist.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-09

ners.
Out of town customers are hauling
coal per sled Slips along fine.
Rev. F. w. Christ has received word
that one Of the biggest religious gath
erings for Presbyterian ministers ever
held in the northwest is to be held
in Minneapolis, Mimi, January 14-l5.
He expects to be in attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Ouradnik are
the proud parents Of a "bran" new
boy. Came to stay, December 31st:
Chas. has been stepping lightly and
treating finely.
Everybody either taking inventory
or neglecting it. Not only business
men but everyone should stop to take
inventory, not only of worldly pos
sessions, but also of moral and spirit
ual holdings. There is life to be
made as we'll as living and we all
ought to know how for we have adj
vanced.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-09
OLAF LOKENSGARD
CHAIRMAN OF NEW BOARD
Com missioner From Fifth District
Chosen for Important Position
New Members on the Board.


The board of county commissioners
met Monday Olaf Lokensgard OF
Sawyer, commissioner of the" Fifth
district, was elected chairman Of the
board. Mr.. Lokensgard held this i'm.
portant office some years ago in q
very creditable manner.
The new members Of the board are
A. S. Spicher, prominent Dec Laos
farmer, who was elected from the
Fourth District, and August Krantz
one of the substantial farmers from
up in the Gooseneck, who was elected
from the Third district.
The retiring members are John NJ
Robe, from Kenmare and John Hen.
nessey from Berthold. Peter Vanden.
oever represents the First District and
M. NJ. Powell, the Second.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-09
SURREY,

SUKKEY.
School is progressing nicely even
though roads are bad.
Miss Gertrude Burns, primary
teacher, is ill at her home and Mrs.
Webster of Minot is substituting for
her.
Mr.. Henry Beitsch and mother, of
New York, are visiting Mrs. Mabel
Ronk, their sister and daughter.
On account Of the road conditions
Miss Shuttleworth is boarding in the
country.
Mr.. C. A. Haines, who was injured
by the breaking of his feed mill, is re-
ported up and around.
Mr.. Austin Kughn is not improving
as rapidly as he would like.
Mr.. Kelly, End trick man wants to
know, who said beans.
Master Favor Eaton is also suffer
ing from a severe cold necessitating
his absence from school.
Mr.. H. Davidson, 3rd trick man at
Defo is at Cando attending the fun
eral of his sister who lived in Mon
tana.
1t is reported that Mr.. Geo. Fox is
expected home from France soon.
Surrey fire department held it's
monthly business meeting Tuesday
night
H. Shuttleworth expects to attend
the annual directors meeting of the
Cox Emerson Lbr Co. in Minot Fri
day night.
Mr.. Paul Elber returned from deer
hunting trip, in Minnesota, but says
not a good season. tlEje
Mr. sDelos Brey is substituting fol-
H. Davidson.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Beitch Of New
vile are expected to return to Surrey
to make it their home until he ear
find employment.
Mr.. S. N. Yoder, had three teams to
go to Minot to get corn on Monday
3. M, and~had some time in getting
back, one load still on the waysat this
writing Severe wind.
The families of Messrs. VIM. Wray
and Jesse Wagner are improving
from an attack of the flu.
Mrs. Cook is surely deserving Of
much credit and her efforts should b
appreciated by patrons Of the K. =. D
as she is driving the route almost
every day, although she must take two
days for round trip.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-09
BURLINGTON LOCAL NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Don Davy took their
infant daughter, Joan, to the hospi-
tai in Minot Sunday, Mrs. Davy re-
naming with the child. At this writ
ing Mr.. Davy and son Merle are again
at Minot. We hope for speedy re-
covery.
Miss Nellie NJ Osmun and Mrs
Fred Christ went to Ninot Monday
Miss Osmun has been visiting in Bur
lington the past eight days.
The community sing was a good
success in its first attempt All were
invited to the public school for Thurs
day evening, 1880, and room full re-
sponded Miss Southland at the piano
Mr.. Victor Davy with the violin and
Mr.. Horace Davy with the cornet
made splendid orchestra. There are
other musicians who should come out
and the next chance is Friday evening,
1880, January 10. Everybody invited
At the school house.
The Ladies Aid have their>annual
election of officers this week at the
home of the president, Mrs. Hart
house.
The reds won last Sunday. Pretty
even contest. Are you in it vet?
Rev. Fred w. Christ was to give a
talk last Sunday afternoon at the
meeting of the Miners union, but ow-
ing to his illness it was postponed a
week.
Rev. Nellie M. Osmun supplied the
local pulpit both morning and evening
last Sunday.
The Midland Lyceum Bureau pre-
sents to Burlington next Saturday
night DR.. l. G. Herbert. He will lee
ture at the church auditorium at {
p. m. The school pupils have beer
selling the tickets. 50 cents each fo1
adults; .25 cents for children.
This is the first Of the course and
every one should attend. We under.
J stand that this enterprise is backed
| financially and morally by our bust.
hess men who have the upbuilding roi
the Community Life at heart. W.
surely owe It to the growing genera
ton to give them opportunities Of this
kind. e
There is contest on in the Sunday
school. Two sides have been chosen
with Martha Werner as captain on The
"Blue side and Howard Hills as cap.
tain Of the Red side The object j,
to increase the attendance. After
about eight weeks the losing side
must prepare b banquet for the win,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-01-09

Jack Shields.
James c. Goebel, the Temple, n D.,
merchant was transacting business in
Blaisdell, recently.
Mrs. Lee Morrison and children de-
parted for Minot, to join her husband,
where they will make their future
home. Mr.. Morrison is interested
with the Rumely Co.
Mr.. Jacob Strande, was a business
visitor in Minot, Monday and Tues
day.
Mrs. Margaret Walker made bus
mess trip to Minot, Monday.
l.. C. Bacon, Deputy Fire Marshal
was investigating the fire Of A. P.
Nelson recently. He was formerly
fire chief of Grand Forks.