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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18
STORES HAVE
BUSY WEEK
Shops Open All Week to Ac-
%commodate Visitors From
Out Of the City.

Fair week has been a busy one for
Grand Forks merchants according to
statements made this morning by To-
cal dealers. Visitors from all over the
state, have done a considerable
amount Of shopping at local stores
which have remained open all of the
time to accommodate out of town
people.
Business during the present week,
according to rough estimates drawn
by proprietors, has been better than
past. The mornings especially have
been busy as the majority of people
are on the fair grounds during the aft
ernoon.
Although the stores have remained
open all week, all of the employees
have been given the opportunity to
spend a day at the fair, according to
the plan voted on at the last session
of the Merchants Credit association.
Nortllwood Visitor-E. spoonheim
of Northwood was a fair visitor in the
city Thursday.
Here From Voas-w. F. Kniprath
of Voss was in the city yesterday and
transacted business.
Killdcer Visitor-Thomas G. john
son, prominent attorney of Killdeer, a
graduate Of the university, and his
brother, Lieutenant Johnson, are Wis
iting in the city during fair week.
johnson to Bismarck - Attorney
Sveinbjorn Johnson left this noon for
Bismarck, where he will transact le-
gal business.
O'Connor in nltnois-M. M. O'Con-
nor Of the O'Connor Bros. Land COM
pany, is in Illinois on an extended
business interests and investigating
new land offers.
st. Thomas Visitors-Dan and
Archie O'Connor of St. Thomas ar
rived in the city last evening and are
visiting with friends while at the fair.
Fisher Merchants Here-George
Larson and Myron Krostue, merchants
from Fisher, were in the city yester-
day on business and took in the state
fair.
Back From Bismarck-O. S. Han
son returned last night from Bis
marck. where he attended a meeting
of bankers. On his return trip he Wis
tied at Garrison, N. D. Mr.. Hanson
said this morning that the crops
around Bismarck have suffered on ac-
count Of the heat and drouth.
Former 'U' Men Here-Lieutenant
McLain johnson of Hillsboro, only re-
| Gently returned from service, Is spend
ing part of the week here taking In
the state fair. His brother, Attorney
Tom johnson of Killdeer, Is also here.
Both men are former university men,
and Attorney Johnson was former
university postmaster.
The Security Mutual IAfo T%nsuranoc
Company of Lincoln. Neb.. has been
licensed to do business in this state,
This company was organized IN 1894,
and is well established. It has done
a conservative business, has a com
Portable surplus and It's reserve and
surplus r we'll invested In western
securities. Its policies are plain and
up-to-date. The company desires tc
make arrangements with on ,reiia'
BILE and experienced life insurance mer
to represent 1t as general OF district
agents. Write to the company FOL
further particulars.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18
HUNDREDS WILL
ATTEND PICNIC
Advance Reports Indicate
Immense Attendance
July "a.

Advance reports from practically all
sections of Polk county seem to indi-
cate that many hundreds of farmers
will attend the community picnic
which will be held in the city park IN
July "a. The various committees ar
ranging details Of the program are
busy adding new features. and it is
said that a number of innovations will
be seen at the picnic. particularly in
connection with the program Of
sports.
\ number of farmers who came to
the city today, as we'll as yesterday.
report that they and their neighbors
are preparing to take a day off next
Thursday so as to make it possible
for them to be present at what prom
Uses to be the biggest affair Of it's kind
seen in this county, /and there is
much sentiment in favor of forming a
permanent organization which will ar
range for such community affairs each
ear
under the auspices of the local Com
of farmers clubs throughout the
county. Speeches and music will
form interesting features of a, pro-
gram which promises to be unusually
elaborate, and the sports events, Of
which there will he a profusion. are
SO numerous. that the attention of the
picnickers will be riveted upon them
nearly all day.
A policy of keeping mum on some
details has been adopted because
some of the committees want to effect
q genuine surprise when they make
their final announcement.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

Mr.. Int Mrs. f. G.. Homme Of Fer
tile, Mimi. were visitors here today,
They also attended the North Dakota
State Fair.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

O'Oonnel Returns-T. P. O'Con-
nell who attended the convention of
the B. P. O. Z. in Atlantic City, as
order has returned to Grand Forks.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

Maher In Town-Howard Maher of
Devils Lake is spending few days here
attending the state fair.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

New Cafeteria Opened-For quick
service .patronize the new cafeteria at
Hotel Frederick. Opened especially
for fair visitors.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

Complete reports have not yet been
given out by the committee on sub
scriptions for the Fergus Falls cyclone
relief fund. hut it appears that dona-
tions are still coming in from various
parts of the county. and it may be
some days before the accounts are
definitely closed.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

Miss Margaret Lee has now opened
dressmaking parlors yer China Hall.
ADV,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18
E%X-KAISER'S PAPER
DECLARES HE WILL
BE GIVEN UP SOON

Paris, July 1S.-(Havas.)-The
Nor Deutsche Allgemeine zeitung of
Berlin: the mouth. piece of the gov
under the imperial regime,
declares 1t a information that Hol-
land will consent to the extradition of
former Emperor William, according
to a Berlin dispatch to Paris newspa-'
pers. The formal handing over of the
former emperor to the Allies, it adds,
Will take place at The Hague.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18
EAST SIDE BRIEFS

A son was born to Mrs. j. Berglund
in st. Paul Wednesday of this week.
Mrs. Berglund is a sister of Mrs. T.
S. Harig of South Fourth street.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

Dance at Belmont, Tuesday and
Friday evenings. Good music and
best floor in the state. Dancing from
9 to l2-Ady.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

An automobile carrying six pas
sengers on an overland tour from
Alameda, Cal, ran into a ditch just
north of the city this morning. After
some minor repairs had been made.
the car proceeded to this city under
it's WI power" and will leave later in
the day for Minneapolis. DR.. F.
Hermes is the owner of the auto
mobile, and with him are Mrs.
Hermes and a party of friends.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

NJ. T. Berger of Edinburg. n. D..
who has been ill while visiting Mr..
and Mrs. T. Olson on South Fifth
street. returned to his home last
night. During his visit here Mr..
Berger was taken seriously ill and
spent some time in. a Grand Forks
hospital: a. few days ago he was able
to- return to the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Olson,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

Miss Sadie Longmans of st. Paul,
who has been visiting friends here
since early in the week, returned to-
day to her home.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

q. S. WEATHER BUREAU.
200 A. M. Observations.
Temperature, II.
Maximum, IL hours, 80.
Minimum, "a hours, 6s.
Wind, calm. ,
Barometer, reduced, 1919.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

Stock Owner al Fair-Peter Olson
of Barton, N. D., owner of a large
stock farm visited the North Dakota
State Fair.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

City Briefs
-
80
For - society OF .ex. items. Gan =; -:
Using. Circulation, Stationery, JOB
2 19otkseping Department, eau
Either Phone 900.
Help Wanted Red River Valley
Brick Corporation.
Don't Fail tossee Canadian exhibit at
los North Third street.-Adv.
Don't Fail to see Canadian exhibit
at los North Third street-Adv.
Maher In Town-Howard Maher of
Devils Lake is spending few days here
attending the state fair.
Miss Margaret Lee has now opened
d~ressmaking parlors over China Hall.
ADV.
New Cafeteria opened-For quick
service patronize the new cafeteria at
for fair visitors.-Adv.
O'Oonnen Returns-T. P. O'Con-
nell who attended the convention OF
the B.. P. O.. Z. in Atlantic City, as
delegate from the local lodge of the
order has returned to Grand Forks.
1--- D-N---A =
Friday evenings. Good music and
best floor in the state. Dancing from
3 to 12.-Adv.
Stock Owner at Fair-Peter Olson
of Barton, N. D., owner of a large
stock farm visited the North Dakota
State Fair.
Christy's Famous Dance Orchestra,
Headquarters, Larimore, No. Dak.-
Let the Christy's pull a crowd for you.
Reserve your dates early and they
will do the rest.-Adv.
.Larimore Farmer Hereditary
Eastgate of Larirnore spent Thursday
at the North Dakota State. Fair look
ing over. the cattle exhibits particu-
larly.
Notice j. N. Blacks New White De.
livery Gar in the Fuller Motor COM
pany window. The finishing and let
tering were done at Roat's Paint
Store.-Adv.
Boys Band to Meet-All members
OF the boys band are requested to
meet in front of the Grand Stand at
one o'clock this afternoon. e. A.
Moses.-Adv.
Cornet Players-1f you are a good
musician and want a steady engage
nent with good salary, phone for par
ticulars. I have a good proposition
but you need to be a musician. Other
musicians write. Box PIG, Grand
Forks, n. D.-Adv.
When You Come TO Grand Forks
to attend the fair, if you are troubled
with your eyes, be sure to consult
Eyesignt Specialist r. C.. McAllen.
who is located over the Dacotah Phar-
macy, corner Third and DeMers. Eyes
examined. Glasses ground to fit the
eyes.-Adv. u
r. C. Mc!AIen. VINO is a registered
optometrist and is we'll :, known
throughout the state as a reliable and
efficient eye sight specialist, has rent
macy. corner Third and DeMers. Mr..
throughout the state of North Da-
cient and reliable specialist INC has
prescribed glasses for thousands of
prominent people throughout the
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

Christy's Famous Dance Orchestra,
Headquarters, Larimore, No. Oak
Let the Christy's pull a crowd for you.
Reserve your dates early and they
will do the rest.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

Help Wanted y Red River. Valley
Corporation.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18
Don't Fail to- see Canadian exhibit at
los North Third street.-Adv.

Don't Fail to see Canadian exhibit
at los North Third street-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

.Larimore Farmer .Here-Harry
Eastgate of Larimore spent Thursday
at the North Dakota State. Fair look
ing over the cattle exhibits particu-
larly.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

OConnor in nltnois-M. M. O'Con-
nor Of the O'Connor Bros. Land COM
pany, is in Illinois on an extended
business trip. He is looking after
business interests and investigating
new land offers.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

Notice j. N. Black's New White De.
livery Car in the Fuller Motor COM
pany window. The finishing and let
tering were done at Roat's Paint
Store.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

st. Thomas Visitors-Dan and
Archie O'Connor of St. Thomas ar
rived in the city last evening and are
visiting with friends while at the fair.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

Killdcer Visitor-Thomas G.. John
son, prominent attorney Of Killdeer, a
graduate of the university, and his
brother, Lieutenant Johnson, are Wis
iting in the city during fair week.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

Boys Band to Meet-All members
Of the boys band are requested to
meet in front of the Grand. Stand at
one o'clock this afternoon. E. A.
Moses.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

Gold Medal Bias Tape. extra fine white lawn, II yards
to a bolt, size /, 2, 8. A very special offer.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

Former 'sU'' Men Here-Lieutenant
McLain Johnson of Hillsboro, only re-
Gently returned from service, Is spend
ing part of the week here taking in
the state fair. His brother, Attorney
Tom Johnson of Killdeer, Is also here.
Both men are former university men,
and Attorney johnson was former
university postmaster.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

johnson to Bismarck - Attorney
Sveinbjorn Johnson left this noon for
Bismarck, where he will transact le-
gal business.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

Fisher Merchants Here-George
Larson and Myron Krostue, merchants
from Fisher, were in the city yester-
day on business and took in the state
fair.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18
H GRANDE
SKIRT GAUGE, 29c

The Home Dress makers friend. Marks the skirt even
fly all around. Bright nickle finish, easily adjusted to any
gauge. 4.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

Here From Voss-W. F. Kniprath
of Voss was in the city yesterday and
transacted business.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

When You CONF TO Grand Forks
to attend the fair, if you are troubled
with your eyes. be sure to consult
Eyesignt Specialist r. c.. McAllen.
who is located over the Dacotah Phar-
macy, corner Third and DeMers. Eyes
examined. Glasses ground to fit the
eves Adv
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18
City Briefs

For Society or News Items, Cali u. ".
100 or $50; Tri-Htate $50. For Adver-
Using. Circulation, Stationery, Q
Either Phone 500,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-18

Back From Bismarck-O. S. Han
son returned last night from Bis
marck. where he attended a meeting
Of bankers. On his return trip he Wis
tied at Garrison, N. D. Mr.. Hanson
said this morning that the crops
around Bismarck have suffered on ac-
count Of the heat and drouth.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-25
IN AID OF CHRISTIANS.
Bishops Of r. T.. Church Unite IN
Petition 10 the Peace Conference.

b y Associated Press to Every Evening
New ork. Jan - Fifty=fonr Bishops
Of the Protestant Episcopal Church In
thus country and fourteen In Csnady
have cablcd To the Archbishops Of Car
terfur} and Yerk . petition 70 use their
Influence To obtain recognition by the
Peace Conference OF an AssYrIan dele
CATION TO present the claims of the
Christians Of Alesopotama, kurdlstan
and Persia for protection and rehabll-
itation.
Professor W " Rockwell OF Union
Theological Seminary declared that the
project had the approval also Of the
American committee fol relief IN the
Near East, and financial assistance 70
the extent Of ST 900 set aside by Fheo-
dorc Roosevelt shortly before his death
from the Nobel Peace Prize lsf 1905
Professor Rockwell also made public
\ cablegram on behalf Of 20 900 Assyyian
Christian refugees from Persia, begging
that the Peace Conference grant their
demands for repatriation, protection
indemnity and The return cf prisoners
cf war. They have dceignated as dele
gate 10 Versailles Rev Isaac oman Of
Inmia, with Paul Shimmon Of New
York City rs alternate
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-25
PETIT RORS DRAWN.
Panel For Service Beginning February
Selected and Announced.

For seUIcc bcgnrlng February 3 the
following petit Jurors have been drawn
First distinct Fred II Stcmle. John T.
Mcdaniel Vim. +. Goodman. Joseph
: MammelC
second Geo " Young, Geo W
Butt Jr jas Gagan, Clarence Deakyne
Third Jas B Owen How ard L. PYLE
Joe Kitchen Cha~ II FDulk
Fourth James Staais Bvard Moore,
Harry Dale Arthur Jelicrie
Fifth Oscar @. Gouer1, il Edw
! HaElon. David DangeI, Geo G.
Harrington
Sixth Henry NJ Barlow H Paul
seventh Henry Mccullough Bcnoni
G3lr,T Tigbth Jacob 4. WEIGH Lows Al
Ninth Chas. q Hubert Cleo C;4sho
Tenth Geo Poole. Alfred G Sterling
Eleventh Geo Deputy. VIM II.
Twelfth Trank : Jester Edward !.
CLARK
Thirteenth Nm lee Pennington. p.
Larl Plcasantnn.
Fourteenth james lee Nnl Il.
MONEY
Fifteenth Geo scott, Jos. 4 Budd.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-25
FIVE FLU" DEATHS
IN CITY THIS WEEK
There Were II Also That Were
Attributed 70 Broncho Pneu
nonia. Out Of Total Of o.

II Is too murh ia claim that tho present
outbreak ot influenza Is under control
hy the CITY and State authorities. hut
what Is true Is that these official bodies
are IL position 81 readiness @ cope
with the situation which Is very different
from that which prevailed last tall, and
u hich was one 81 the contributing causes
to the large toll ot live, thcn taken
The weekly report al tie tIiy Health
Board issued At noon today by James
J CahIl secretary. shows only five
deaths which are directly attributed to
influenza. although l. eases If broncho-
pneumonia aud II eases of lohar pneu
monia are also recorded ihe,r two items
trr pf course above the average, fud may
be due IN some degree 20 complications
with influenza Al the outset Agam.
seems not unlikely IN retrospect, that
The epidemic last year got tho dl~rred't
oi more fatalities than would have been
the case md less pan'eb> conditions.
While Tho ,sccl total ul deaths from
all causes Is ~, dcdueflon II 9 nnn-
residents leave tha riivS share n y,
which compare with the CORRESPONDING
week wear ago, whlrh showed 81 deaths
An increase IN the prevalence Of illness,
and rise in the pcrcontagc ef respiratory
maladies. and of fatal examinations at
this time is clearl Indicated Of course
but nothing 10 cmssc unnecessary alarm,
in the opinion Of Tic Health Board and
It's advisers.
Health officer Wells. Of the Defense
Council organization, who Is IN touch
with the lower counties Of the State,
said this morning that there was nothing
10 add 10 The statement he made day
or two since. that the resources Of the
State bodie~ had not been called upou
to any extent, outside of al advisory
capacity That i, 10 hurry calls ior
outside physicIans Or nurses Tor scpar-
ate communities had been received rs
was the case last fall although OF course
many special eases Of whole families
being afflicted and having TO be cared for
bv ncighbors, had been noted but the
point is. that adequate arrangements
had been in such cases made BY the com
munities themselves Ol consc the pbysl-
cians available have been and are over
worked at times, but this Is i condition
that will adjust itself.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-25
RUSSIANS PRESS PROTEST
AGAINST RED CONFERENCE {
Associated Press - Every Escnins

b. Associated rress y Every E,enins
PARIS. Jan p The council of
the national and democratic Bloc
o. Russian political organizations abroad
has sent strong protest Il Premier
Clemenceln aealnsi tn te, sion II the
Supreme Council IL call confcrea,c
Of the Russian faction.
We would IL men uitho4, honor
and eouraee il VT capted tor single
moment truce such is proposed 10 Us
while All that art dear are ii danger u
death violent death bY execution or
assassination or slow death through
hunger, the protest 7ay9 IL part
The interest u humanity Ill general
snd democracy Ii particular, the pro-
test adds. requires the establishment
III Russia II a regime based On the SOW
ereignty Of the people freely expressed.
An improvised meeting at the Princes
Sands cannot he an expression Of this
sort Russia has long clamored for the
free election Of constituent assembly.
The attempt was stihed by the Bolshe-
wiki by force d arms, aud they are today
asked 70 make the voice CT Russia heard.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-25
ACTUAL COST OF
PRODUCING TON
OF COAL IS S3.71
Official Testimony TO This Effect
Given Before Senate Com
mittee, Today.
CONTENTS OF COAL FIELDS
..ciafc.1 Proa. - ErerY Evenlne

81 Associated Pres. - Every Evening
PotfsviIle. Pa. ian 25-5 y. War
rinoT rhicf engineer ~ tho LehiEh Coal
and Navigation %, M the final session
Of hc bearings being held hero by the
senatorial subcommittee, furnished the
Senate committee with q surprise whcn
he took the stand and informed the com
mitfec that he was prepared ~ furnish
them with the actual cost nf the pro
ductiou of . ton If coal as figured on thc
culture holdings 0f his company one of
the largest operating concerns N the
anthracite field
He fxrd thc cost of 4 ton of coal for the
fiscal year of 1918. III the valley operated
Nv bis conpanv. ~ ~ n labor, involving
- 20 If that amount and other cnsfs ~
RI ~ IN November ~ 1918 the cost was
sf lS. wifh labor charges ~ 1851 and IN
December II was ~ IS, with labor
charges IF s27f HI figured the margin
81 III company at 8 and $1,000 cents
Ier fon II eoa.
ir Warmer, in addition ~ furnishing
the above statement furnished d report
showing that the company, despite the
Increased costs of coal IN the open market
was obliged to stand net decrease ~
revenue of s6O7, ,674 81
HG report NHpNFI hH1A fff kSARt'b5
amounted 10 sli 600 900, a total earning
of 81 4f04 per ton Of production for the
employees.
A. W. Shesfer, head of the Sheafer
estate. son of r. w. Sheafer, who was one
of the most widely~known mining men in
the world, stated that he was prepared
10 give to the committee copies of the
surveys made by his father Of the aBthra-
cite field, fixing the coal contents at
approximately 2606DO1.0s 900 tons
The Sbeafer estimate was made IN 1888
Nr Warmer said that ~ produce
100 tons q day from below water level
would take llvc year and cost ncariv
s2OO0000
" j Richards. head u he Philadelphia
4. Reading Coal and Iron CO., trough
Mr Wilhelm announced that the com
panr vas prepared 10 turn over 20 the
committee table IF ac company hold
Ings