Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-05-06

Fargo.-The annual convention of
the North Dakota academy Of science,
which is composed Of men and women
in all parts Of the state engaged in
scientific work, was held at the agri-
cultural college last week.
Fargo.-A meeting of the North
Dakota Library association will be
held in this city on May 8. At this
meeting an organization will be per-
fected to carry on 'books for every
body" campaign over the state.
Dicllinson.-H. Il. Sakuge, who has
been connected with one Of the banks
at Taylor, N. d., for many years, has
resigned to accept the position of
cashier with the Dakota National
bank of this city.
Devils Lake.-The Workers Coon
erative laundry is about ready to open
for business. A complete equipment
of machinery is being installed. The
new laundry is the outgrowth of the
laundry workers strike about two
months ago.
Grand FOrks.-The fifteenth annual
meeting of the North Dakota Dental
association will be held in this city
followed from May 10 to 10 by the
second annual meeting Of the North
Dakota Post Graduate association.
Wyndmere.-By the timely arrival
Of the chemical engine of the fire de-
partment, the Equity elevator Of this
city was saved from complete de-
struction. A large concrete exhaust
box in the elevator exploded and fire
shot half way to the top of the eleva-
tor.
Valley City.-At a meeting called to
form Il permanent organization Of the
Epworth league in the state, Rev. w.
II. Peterson of Mandan was elected
president. Officers of the organiM,-
ton, who form the state cabinet, were
instructed to arrange for a state con-
| ference to be held some time this year.
Grand FOrks.-Mrs. Agnes Rex, city
social service commissioner, Is maxi
ing plans to send many children to
farms during the summer months.
The plan was carried out in this city
last year to great advantage when
between 20 and 80 children were
placed on farms.
Valley City.-According to an an
nouncement made by Secretary I. Il.
Moe Of the Valley City Chautauqua
dissertation, he has contracts with Will
liam J. Bryan and ex-President Taft
for their appearance here during the
coming Chautauqua season. Mr.. Bryan
will speak during the afternoon of
June 10, and ex-President Taft on
fully T..
McC1usky.-At mass meeting
slcalled by the school board, public
sentiment was very much in favor of
Ira new school building. The old build
ing Is inadequate and state officials
have threatened to condemn 1t. Peti-
lions will be circulated Immediately
requesting the school board to call a
i special election. 'S!a
Wahpeton. Slow progress is being
made toward the reorganization OF
Company 1. Solar only 80 men have
signified their readiness to join, while
1t is necessary to have 100 priyates
and three officers. The business men
Of the city have pledged themselves to
back the company and help to secure
an armory, providing the proper inter
est is taken by those eligible to become
kmembers.
Devils Lake.-William e. Nieman
former assistant postmaster in this
city, has been arrested by p. Fl. Fow
Ter, United States deputy marshal, or
a warrant charging him with violation
Of section 225 of the penal code. Me
man was recently suspended because
of shortage Of 500 in money order,
and postal savings accounts. It /,
, claimed that the shortage has beef
covered.