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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-05-17

signed by Jane oaker playing Mar.
earet Davis in "Lightnin'." 1t is OF
flame colored Fan-Ta-Si, with banding
Of red brown mohair and sash of still
darker brown velvet.
The second sweater is silk and
wool knitted affair that was designed
and made by one of the very prettiest
of the Ziegfeld Girls Of 1920. The
cuffs and collar of the sweater are OF
velour with the loose stitches OF silk
done over 1t in banding form.
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CONFESSIONS OF A BRIDE
Cam .. Neglect the Value Of tho Home.
lcopyright, 1870, by the N. 3. az

To do the man justice, he had offer.
ed to provide for her. He had been
somewhere in Texas when the war
broke out and had begun to buy mules,
In small way, and resell them 70 tne
government. And so he had made a
fortune, after a process which distlnct.
ly had nothing to do with art! he Of
fered to settle liberal allowance on
Mrs. Best but she would have none
of 1t. There was good deal t. admire
about Mrs. Best.
But Mother Lorimer was undoubted'
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for the pormanence Of our happiness in

for the permanence Of our happiness IN
marriage.
This is what he replied: !
81 admit that | am supposed to take
care Of my health, I'm supposed to look
out for my business, and the upkeep
of my house. Ill play with fire, may
burn down my house. If | philander, |
may destroy my marriage. If own q
car or cat, l must look out for their
care. Only in love and In matrimony
do we leave everything to chance.
That's ridiculous, my darling, admit.
I'm not going to shirk my share Of re-
sponsibility for the success Of our mar
riapnn
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ADNE IS OE y d Ys
1BS ON Isobdh Bnisa)
ne Fairy Queen Hears Che News.
sB1 l1lis obers B@to

.n Nick the got to the Fairy queens
pacs S great hurry left Jack Frost pnchg the ts s
Green SHOES couio 30
electric engine shin tin
nan ycu heard which Jack Frost
was SeSayn G she was my oh N.Y. she s
e. aTe rye been coored for the
and getting him his aa u rI
the snng and soaring fairies who are 70 put me ouu
s. ne E inute" while she tapped her wand though!
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When tho Fairy dgaoetu way IN winch JACK r0's
was behaving she put 0 Ut ABOUT IL
fully presently she said I'm haven't power over JACK
Frost ana ne Mushroom vho had thought w
time to saw something afraid OF Mr. SUM- ne declared
fan yer hing Fairy Then suddenly her face
~ haven't seen nm lot
week hours and eleven MINUTES ont Of
yellow paint can't make any mo 70 uni MI Gun e NV
1t with $50 ,,,,,o,s what
GRAND about they explained N upaduo sen US io SUM- ~
so he spring flowers ,,a ,, 10 voa found
tomorrow What M q1u neh Nc ""e A0
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Many Suicides In China.

Z China has more suicides than any
other country In the world. In single
year as many as half million cases
Of self.destruction have been 70.
sarded-
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HELEN HELP,

Lady of the House-Have you a let
ter from your last mistress?
Applicant-Well, mum; we was
friendly when we parted, but We
haven't been carrying on no CORE.
snondence. mum.--Cornell Widow.
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SOME ONE OUGHT TO DIE,
Permit me to die at your feet" he
cried desperately.
She shivered. ~ see no objection to
that" she answered. Cali that papa
said was that you shouldn't Hang
around here" Columbia Jester.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-01-30

weather has settled down now to nice
cold winter weather averaging from
ten to twenty below zero every day.
There is some talk of having a Win
ter Carnival in Culbertson about the
middle of February. Ice sports, ski
slides and jumps, a masked marligras
festival with confetti in the evening,
about three days of fun and fyoic.
How about it"
Manager Petersen of the Culbertson
Creamery is filing his big ice house
this week and hopes to have enough to
last the season oc 1920. Last year
business was so brisk that ice ran
short. Our creamery is giving the
community excellent service.
The Altar Society of St. Anthony's
church held a card party in the New
Evans Hotel dining room on Thursday
night Of last week. There were IL
tables and the game was Norwegian
Whist. Mrs. I. l.. Brooks secured the
ladies' prize, hand-painted plate.
Knute Brujord was the winner of the
gents prize, deck Of cards in leath-
er case. Mrs. Phelps Of the Tanner
& Best store received a consolation
prize as did Frank Tyson, travelling
man, who took part in the games. A
delicious lunch was served and all had
q splendid time.
Mrs. Fred Anderson and son Cliff
ford have returned from Williston, N.
D., where they have been visiting
with friends for the past two weeks.
Mr.. Anderson spent Saturday and
Sunday at Williston.
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BAINVuLE

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. H.
A. McCracken at their home in this
city Monday.
Tom Aloud transacted business at
points up the Scobey branch the lat
ter part of last week.
Miss Miller, 4 nurse, arrived from
Scobey the first Of the week and is
nursing at the Crisman home.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Crisman arc
rejoicing over the arrival at their
home Of a robust little daughter on
Monday Of this week.
Prof. and Mrs. V. T. Carmichael are
the proud parents Of pretty little
girl that arrived to brighten their
home on Saturday of last week.
Mrs. Harry Clipperton arrived
from her home in North Dakota last
Saturday and is visiting at the home
of her brother, Joel Detienne and 9th
er relatives in this vicinity.
A letter from Geo. Zimmerman
states that he ana his wife are now
comfortably settled for the winter at
Los Angeles and they ask to be re-
membered to their Bainville friends.
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CUI.BERTSON

Dan Walters spent most of the
week in Culbertson.
E. Gormley of Medicine Lake was
in town Tuesday.
Forest Goodman of Plentywood was
here Tuesday.
Herman Dethman Of McCabe visit
ed Culbertson Tuesday.
D. B. Tuttle Of the Rumely Oil Pull,
was in town yesterday.
Attorney Grant Blackwell of Balm
vile was in town yesterday.
A baby girl was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Larsen of McCabe on
Wednesday, Jan. Ii, 1920.
Louis Peterson and Sid Blair went
to Wolf Point yesterday to attend the
Farmer Elevator Convention.
G. A. James finished putting up a
big crop of ice last week for the sea-
sons supply. The ice is exceptionally
clear this winter.
l.. ]. Rodman Of Williston was here
last week as u guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. h. Dick He is one of the di-
rectors in the State Bank of Cuibert-
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Holt Of Mona,
Richland county, are the proud par
ents Of baby girl, which arrived at
their home Thursday, Jan. IS, 1920.
Sunday and Monday this vicinity
was visited BY snow storm that
somewhat resembled a blizzard. The
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-01-30

Company shipped out carload of flax
this week. :,
Nellie B. Saxton attended the
Leap Year Dance here from Medicine
Lake last Friday night.
C.. u. Lobdel of the Coalridge coun-
try was transacting business mere
Mrs. P. NJ. MadSen has been in
town for the past week under the care
of DR.. Hunter.
Miss A. Hansen, who has been
working for Mrs. Fred Richardson,
left for Reserve yesterday morning.
Henry Mclaughlin returned from
Minneapolis Wednesday. Henry has
been in the Cities doctoring for the
past six weeks.
Olaf Walter, who left for Portland
and Seattle two weeks ago, returned
yesterday. Miss Clarissa, his daugh-
ter, who has been visiting at the
coast since last August also returned
with Mr.. Waller.
Waiter J. Nielsen, who formerly
was the proprietor Of the Nielsen
Mercantile Co. of this city, was here
as the representative Of Merril-Chat-
man & Greer, Wholesale Crockery Of
Minneapolis, calling on the local mer-
chants and greeting old acquaintances.
Arthur Anderson, . prominent
farmer living northeast Of town, VAS
transacting business here Wednesday.
Nels Nelson returned from Lost
wood, N. D., on Monday. Nels has
been down In Dakota, where he p0r-
chased ten carloads Of hay 70 be ship
ped here at eece for sale
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E.AXVuL.E

Roy Dunn and family visited rela-
tives and friends in Whitehall SUM-
day.
Mrs. Galloway, who has been i'll for
the past three weeks is able to be up
again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Modem took in
the basket supper and dance at White
tail Friday evening.
o. r. Aslakson of the Flaxville
Mercantile Co., went to Plentywood
this morning, where he will spend a
few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Dunn and little
daughter went Wednesday to White
tail to attend to business and visit
relatives and friends.
Miss Ellen Wilson, superintendent
of Sheridan county schools, was a
visitor of the Flaxville school last
Tuesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Vail, of White
tail, were attending to business and
visiting friends in Flaxvlle Friday
afternoon.
Miss McCaclin, one OF the teachers
in the Navajo school, and Miss Lien,
also of Navajo, spent last Wednesday
evening in Flaxville.
Mrs. Carroll Spurrier entertained
several Of the young ladies' of FLAX
vile Tuesday evening in honor Of her
guest, Miss Catherine Robertson.
Miss Catherine Robertson came last
Friday to spend a few days visiting
at the home Of her friend, Mrs. Car
roll Spurrier.
On last Thursday evening Miss Es-
Their DOWNRIGHT gave birthday din
ner at the Grill cafe to some of her
friends. A "big feed" and social ev-
ening made it an occasion long to be
Remembered.
o. r. Aslakson was business WIS.,
itor to Redstone Thursday morning
on the freight. He returned on the
passenger in the afternoon.
A. P. Smerud, cashier Of the Flax
vile State Bank. left Wednesday
morning for the east on business. Mr..
Smerud expects to be gone about two
weeks.
John Haroldson from south of
town was a business visitor in Flax
vile Friday.
Dr.: D: B. Healy left Monday morn
ing for Boston, Mas, to visit his par
ents. having received . telegram that
his father was very i'll. DR.. Hunter
Of Antelope will look after patients in
DR.. Healy's absence, as he expects to
be gone about two months. Miss
Adams, Flaxvilles efficient nurse, has
charge of DR.. Healy's Office.
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WESLEY


The N09nI00 ko0t&oS S00o1ye0
with Cou,ectosxn Eeaa4tves-
John Borg Of Crosby waG In town
between trains yesterday.
Miss Margaret Johnson left Mon
day for Crosby to accept q position
in the Ingwadson department store.
H. J. Stemhjen,, cashier Of the
Sheridan County State Bank, was in
the city couple Of days this week.
NJ. G. Sateren was over from Com
ertown Tuesday evening to attend
choir practice at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. c. N. Rostad.
Miss Matilda johnson has been on
the sick list this week and Mrs. Wal
ter King has been helping at the tele-
phone exchange.
Attorney Bentley went to Plenty
wood, Thursday on business.
Mr.. Helgeson, Piper-Howe Co. au-
ditor, was in the city Wednesday.
Mr.. Miller, representing calendar
company, Sundayed here.
A. S. Anderson left Tuesday for
Minneapolis, where he will make ar
rangements to go in the real estate
business this year.
Herscl,ell Timbrell is reported very
sick with Influenza On Wednesday
pneumonia had developed and his
relatives in Plentywood were advised
Of the fact.
Miss Thora Sorenson has been ap-
pointed deputy school superintendent
of Roosevelt county. Her many West
by friends send congratulations.
Harald Kampetin and Herald Grun-
Ike finished packing the goods at the
Grina Bros. store last week and ship
ped them to Fergus Falls.
The Saturday night whist party
at Joseph Wirtzberger's drew a good
crowd. Eight tables were played and
a fine lunch served. The proceeds
were donated to St. Elizabeth ladies'
aid.
Saturday evening, Jan 81, st. Eli
zabeth's aid will entertain At the Or
pheu1n at basket social. There will
be dancing and whist. Ladies are re-
quested to bring baskets. Everybody
invited.
A. ]. johnson Of Granite Fails,
MIMI, and president Of the Farmers
State bank. arrived Monday On one
of his regular trips to the Montana
and Dakota banks in which he is in
terested.
Howard Kemp has bought an in
terest in a job printing business ct
Minot.
The leap year party at the Orphe-
UNI Saturday evening was a very
jolly one.
II. E. Grunke, who is doing tailor
work at Grina Bros. store at Ambrose
since the closing of the store here,
was an over Sunday visitor at home,
and took advantage of the visit to
pack up a bunch Of blankets for use
in Ambrose. Mrs. Grunke and chill
dren will remain in Westby for a
month.
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COMERTOWN

A dance was given by Mr.. and Mrs.
w. Carter Friday evening, and ac-
cording to all reports a large crowd
was present, and everybody had a fine
time.
Mr.. August Nelson from Fargo, N.
D., and Miss Hilda Nelson Of Reserve,
Mont, made an over Sunday visit
with their brother John, both return
ing Monday to Fargo.
Bob Brockley made a daring drive
to Dooley Sunday evening through a
severe storm.
Mrs: Bruce King left for her old
home in Minnesota, being called there
by the severe illness of her mother.
Miss Ferdell left for Minot, N. D.,
where she will visit her aunt.
Mrs. Mckay arrived home from
Ambrose, where she has been visiting
her sister.
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MADOC

The wedding of Joseph Paradis and
Rose Bounelle took place Thursday,
January 18th, at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Brunette. The bride
wore dress Of beaded white geor-
gette over white satin and was at
tended by Miss Lilly Hanson. The
groom was attended by Baptist Bour-
ASA. Rev. Father Dillon oficiated.
After the ceremony the newly
welded couple and q large number Of
friends and relatives sat down to q
bountiful dinner. Dancing was en-
joyed in the afternoon and at night a
second banquet was prepared.
After supper the entire community
gathered for an evening of dancing,
and to offer its best wishes for the
happiness Of the young couple.
Mrs. Ben Rudd arrived home We'd
nesday evening after an extended Wis
it with relatives in Minnesota
Last Saturday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Bloss entertained a few at
cards. At the close of an excellent
supper the guests spent most enjoy
able session trying each to Guido the
other at story telling.
Mrs. George Lane is enjoying a
visit with her mother, Mrs. DEM of
St. Paul.
Mr.. and Mrs. Helgeson and Kermit
returned Monday after several days
at Plentywood. Kermit is once more
feeling fit.
Winter seems to have gotten it's
second wind-a good cold one too.
A surprise party was given Haurele
Lauzon on his fourteenth birthday,
last Saturday evening.
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RESERVE

Sam Sampson visited his sister at
t'roid Wednesday.
Mrs. Fairchild and Hazel Mead
were callers at Plentywood Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Iockert Of Dagmar
are guests at the Rice home this
week
Miss Crohie came down from Plen-
tywood Thursday and is visiting at
the home of Mrs. E. Sherman.
Miss Hilda Nelson, who has been
staying with her brother for some
time, left Friday for Fargo, N. D.
Mrs. Robert Crookshanks and
daughters left for Willjston Saturday,
after an extended visit at the Frank
Carpenter home.
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| MIR. and Mrs. John A. Peterson. re-
| siding out north OF town, are rejoicing
| over the arrival of an S-pound son at
! their home on Thursday of last week.
| Mother and son are getting along
! nicely.
John Powers arrived in the city the
latter part of last week from his
home at Havana, N. d., and is spend
ing the week here and at Medicine
Lake visiting with relatives and look
ing after his banking interests.
VIM. Powers, cashier of the Farm
ers State Bank of this city, and
John Powers, president of the same
institution, attended directors meet
ing of the First State Bank of Medi-
cine Lake, in which institution both
are interested.
Miss Thora Sorensen has been APP
pointed deputy superintendent of
schools and is now on the job, having
returned from Bozeman with Mrs.
McFarlan, where they had been at
tending meeting Of the county sup
erintendents of the state.
Bert kirch has secured the services
of first-class barber in the person
of Elmer Torgerson who arrived the
latter part of last week from McIn-
tosh, MINI.
NJ. D. Sicily arrived in the city the
latter part of last week from Wolf
Point and is spending a short time
visiting with his old friend, ]. c.
Mcguire at the Home Hotel. "Skell'
is convalescing from long siege Of
pneumonia and while he looks some
what peaked he is still very much
alive and hopes to be able to get back
to his work again in a short time.
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DOOL.EY

II. t. Burnham was at Outlook be-
tween trains Monday.
kclS l.cmme was 4 PientyHood Wis
itor Friday, returning Saturday.
Miss Lucinda B,ockley spent over
Sunday at her home at Comertown.
W. X. Nezina and family We're Sun
day visitors at the w. w. Conner home
at Comertown.
Adry Nelson left Tuesday for a ten
days visit at the Fremont. Nelson
home at Plentywood.
Peder Bruvold and Nils Kronen of
&C mertown were business visitors
here Monday.
Miss Rose Reed returned to the
Marvin Scatf home near Raymond
Sunday, after a months visit at the
D. Burke home.
A heavy snowfall and blizzardy
weather Sunday and Monday made
sleighing better and geenral conditions
more like winter.
Victor Layer was at Westby We'd
nesday afternoon.
Miss Vera Hunter has resigned her
position at the Ehrhardt e. Stenseth
|store.
w. J. Bretzke Of Browns Valley.
Mimi, arrived Tuesday for a visit
with his brother H. A. Bretzke.
G. r. Petty Of Plentywood spent
several days here the latter part Of
last week, returning to Plentywood
Monday.
Mrs. H. N. Stenseth is again work.
ing at the Ehrhardt & Stenseth store
after an extended absence.
Miss Bessie hoffman returned to
Williston yesterday after spending
several weeks at the ]. c. Epler home,
where she has been engaged as nurse.
Blaine Van Pelt was here Wednes-
day on his way to Comertown from
Poplar, Mont, where he proved up on
his homestead near that place.
G. C. Epler returned yesterday
from ten days trip to the Cities and
Hannaford, N. u.
D. O'Laughlin and family and Miss
Rose Schmidt returned from Loretto,
MIMI, Wednesday, where they have
been visiting Mrs. OLaughlin's par
ents, and where Mrs. O'Laughlin has
been taking medical treatment.
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ton Of which he is one of the direc-
tors.
Fred Brunei of tile Citizens State
Bank has purchased a complete line
of household goods this week, also a
tine lizzie. What's the idea, Fritz?
l.. D. Boyd was at the county seat
Friday of last week.
Bob Humbert was caller in Scobey
on Monday.
Fanny Schwebs of Antelope has
been spending few days in this city.
Roger Burke, r. J. Coughlin and
William Rawson were at Pientywood
last Friday.
Mrs. E. r. Dodds returned from
North Dakota points Saturday last.
Mrs. I. NJ. Grey and little son, ac-
companied by Mrs. Frank Barnard,
left this week for Osakis, Minnesota,
where they will visit their parents for
some time.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Humbert,
Monday, boy.
Nose Tingley was in from the
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Manternach re-
turned Tuesday from Dakota, where
they have been visiting with relatives
gnu AAACANS 1VA SO1llC t1InVs
Andrew Fadness returned to the
big end town Friday after spending
several weeks with his mother in
Grand Forks and visiting friends in
the Twin Cities.
Reverend Father John Hemessy Of
Plentywood was the guest Of Esther
Dillon Of this city Tuesday and We'd
nesday of this week.
Selmer Nelson returned Monday
from a two weeks visit to Grand
Forks.
B. L. Lear, manager Of the Golden
Rule store of this city, has been
spending the past few weeks in the
eastern markets purchasing the
spring and summer stock for his e.
Establishment. Mr.. Lear was expected
to return home during the present
week.
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MEDICINE LAKE


diana last week, where he was called
on account Of the serious illness Of his
father:
Martin Saturan left for Westby
Tuesday, where he has organized q
choir Of about twenty members. It is
reported that he is splendid teacher
in this line.
Miss Peterson, the local teacher, has
returned, and is hard at work teach
ing the youngsters.
Clayton Conner arrived home, Fri
day, the 18th, to spend his twenty-first
birthday with his folks. He claims
there is nothing like being your own
, boss.
Schilling and Olson left for Broom
head, Canada Friday.
Henry Zelleman arrived Tuesday
from Moose Jaw, Canada, where he
has been working for an ice contrac-
tor.
Frank .Ahern made a business trip
to Froid this week.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Griggs, a
daughter on Wednesday, Jan. 2lst.
Miss Porter of Antelope was hay
ing detail work done here this week.
Mrs. SaXton went to Antelope Fri
day and took in the Leap Year dance
Mrs. c. f. Conner is calling on her
many friends here this week.
Art jackson, who lives near the
Dakota line, was in the city on bust
ness the first of the week.
Edw. S. Powers, cashier of the First
State Bank, made business trip to
Bainville Tuesday.
John S. Gregg, assistant cashier at
the Security State bank, was up to
Plentywood on business Wednesday.
Mrs. Stevens returned to her home
in Antelope after a pleasant visit with
her daughter, Mrs. Saxton.
Mrs. l.. f. Rue and son, of Plenty
wood, visited at the E. L. johnson
home Saturday and Sunday, return
ing home Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Borley left
Monday for Bonners Ferry, Idaho, in
answer to a telegram, stating that
Mrs. Borley's mother was very i'll.
About twenty-five members Of the
degree team Of the Odd Fellows Lodge
Of this city, assisted their brother
lodge at froid, Thursday evening in
the installation of large class.
Emmett Gormely, representative
of the Farmers Elevator Company Of
this city, left Tuesday morning on a
business trip in the interest Of the
company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Sparkling left
Tuesday morning for the Arkansas,
Hot Springs, where Mr.. Spariing will
take treatment for rheumatism.
The directors Of the Farmers State
Bank held a meeting in this city Mon
day. The same officers were reelected
for the ensuing wear
d. Ray Gregg, president Of the Sc
curly State Bank, attended a meet
ing Of the directors Of the bank in
this city last week. The same Of
ficers were reelected for the ensuing
year.
Alfred NORM returned Monday
from Williston, where he has been
taking treatment.